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We should know in a couple of hours!!

03/27/2009: Engaged in Ithaca, New York.
08/17/2009: Wedding in Calcutta, India.
09/29/2009: I-130 NOA1
01/25/2010: I-130 NOA2
03/23/2010: Case completed.
05/12/2010: CR-1 interview at Mumbai, India.
05/20/2010: US Entry, Chicago.
03/01/2012: ROC NOA1.
03/26/2012: Biometrics completed.
12/07/2012: 10 year card production ordered.

09/25/2013: N-400 NOA1

10/16/2013: Biometrics completed

12/03/2013: Interview

12/20/2013: Oath ceremony

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TheBears   9

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Thailand
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Eeek! I'm so anxious to hear from BB, Tharnsur, and Vivek!

USCIS : 104 Days

10-30-2009 : I-130 and Documents Sent

11-06-2009 : NOA1

02-18-2010 : NOA2

NVC : 66 Days

02-24-2010 : Case Number Assigned

02-25-2010 : E-Mails Given to NVC Operator

02-26-2010 : DS-3032 Sent by E-Mail

03-02-2010 : Received DS-3032 and AOS Bill

03-02-2010 : DS-3032 Accepted

03-02-2010 : Pay AOS and IV Bill Online

03-04-2010 : AOS Shows PAID

03-08-2010 : IV Bill Shows PAID

03-09-2010 : AOS and Documents Sent

03-09-2010 : Receive IV Bill

03-19-2010 : DS-230 and Documents Sent

03-24-2010 : False RFE for DS-230; Confirmed AOS Reviewed and No Missing Information Found

04-02-2010 : Sign-In Failed. Thank you, Lord!

04-05-2010 : Case Completed at NVC

04-15-2010 : Majorly Unhappy with NVC

04-30-2010 : Interview Date Assigned

Embassy :

05-06-2010 : Medical Exam

06-08-2010 : Interview Date -- Approved! Experience and Review

06-18-2010 : Visa Received

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estrellademiel   7

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Dominican Republic
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Oh god I cannot waittttttt for the news

USCIS-NVC Journey

09-01-2009 I 130 filled under LPR Category

09-08-2009 NOA1

11-20-2009 Upgraded status

01-27-2010 NOA2

02-05-10......Case # Assigned

03-31-10........AVR inputted Case Complete

04-29-2010...Interview date assigned via Operator & email received...

06-02-2010...Medical Exam @consultorio de visas,Sto Dgo.

06-16-2010....Interview @ Santo Domingo 7.30 A.M. APPROVED

08-06-2010..... POE date @ Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta.. connecting flight to Washington DC

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Thailand
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*passes around ice cream*

Enjoy. Get cozy. The good news is coming!!

USCIS : 104 Days

10-30-2009 : I-130 and Documents Sent

11-06-2009 : NOA1

02-18-2010 : NOA2

NVC : 66 Days

02-24-2010 : Case Number Assigned

02-25-2010 : E-Mails Given to NVC Operator

02-26-2010 : DS-3032 Sent by E-Mail

03-02-2010 : Received DS-3032 and AOS Bill

03-02-2010 : DS-3032 Accepted

03-02-2010 : Pay AOS and IV Bill Online

03-04-2010 : AOS Shows PAID

03-08-2010 : IV Bill Shows PAID

03-09-2010 : AOS and Documents Sent

03-09-2010 : Receive IV Bill

03-19-2010 : DS-230 and Documents Sent

03-24-2010 : False RFE for DS-230; Confirmed AOS Reviewed and No Missing Information Found

04-02-2010 : Sign-In Failed. Thank you, Lord!

04-05-2010 : Case Completed at NVC

04-15-2010 : Majorly Unhappy with NVC

04-30-2010 : Interview Date Assigned

Embassy :

05-06-2010 : Medical Exam

06-08-2010 : Interview Date -- Approved! Experience and Review

06-18-2010 : Visa Received

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
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Me too! It's 12:36am in Brazil.... don't know if I go to sleep or wait for the good news!! lol

I am too waiting for some great news from someone!

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Mumbai, India

04.20.09: Marriage

05.02.09: Hubby left to India :(

08.21.09: Our pride & joy was born (a girl)

09.22.09: I-130 Sent

10.05.09: I-130 NOA1

02.22.10: Touched :)

02.23.10: Touched :)

02.27.10: I-130 NOA2 :)))))))))))))))

03.02.10: Called & got my case # & confirmed email address

03.02.10: Paid AOS/IV bills Online

03.04.10: AOS shows paid

03.08.10: IV shows paid

03.15.10: AOS & DS230 packages sent to NVC

03.17.10: AOS & DS230 packages delivered @ 11:05am

03.22.10: Packages received according to AVR

03.30.10: RFE per AVR - J1 Visa Waiver

03.31.10: Overnighted the waiver to NVC

04.01.10: RFE delivered @ 9:14am signed by J. Desmond

04.05.10: I SIF!!!!!!!! GOD IS GOOD & FULL OF MIRACLES!!!!!

04.06.10: Case Completed per AVR

05.25.10: Hubby's interview @ 7:30am. Thank you LORD!!!!

05.25.10: Visa approved & picket up @ VFS - THANK YOU GOD!

05.27.10: Hubby's home sweet home

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TatyanaR   6

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
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*passes around ice cream*

Enjoy. Get cozy. The good news is coming!!

:thumbs: I am going to go make me some hot tea & get "cozy"

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Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Mumbai, India

04.20.09: Marriage

05.02.09: Hubby left to India :(

08.21.09: Our pride & joy was born (a girl)

09.22.09: I-130 Sent

10.05.09: I-130 NOA1

02.22.10: Touched :)

02.23.10: Touched :)

02.27.10: I-130 NOA2 :)))))))))))))))

03.02.10: Called & got my case # & confirmed email address

03.02.10: Paid AOS/IV bills Online

03.04.10: AOS shows paid

03.08.10: IV shows paid

03.15.10: AOS & DS230 packages sent to NVC

03.17.10: AOS & DS230 packages delivered @ 11:05am

03.22.10: Packages received according to AVR

03.30.10: RFE per AVR - J1 Visa Waiver

03.31.10: Overnighted the waiver to NVC

04.01.10: RFE delivered @ 9:14am signed by J. Desmond

04.05.10: I SIF!!!!!!!! GOD IS GOOD & FULL OF MIRACLES!!!!!

04.06.10: Case Completed per AVR

05.25.10: Hubby's interview @ 7:30am. Thank you LORD!!!!

05.25.10: Visa approved & picket up @ VFS - THANK YOU GOD!

05.27.10: Hubby's home sweet home

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Kraj.d   1

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Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: India
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Hi Guys,

Just now got up...Any news from anyone.....Eagerly waiting for the good news from VJers who have their interview's today.....Vivek any news from ur wifey.....May Interviews started to roll....

Raj

USCIS / NVC Journey

I130 Sent - 11/23/2009
NOA1 - 12/01/2009
NOA2 - 03/02/2010
Case Completed at NVC - 03/31/2010
Interview Date Assigned - 04/12/2010
Case Forwarded to Chennai Embassy - 04/13/2010

EMBASSY Journey

Interview (Approved) - 05/24/2010
Visa Received - 05/26/2010

US Journey

POE (Washington DC) - 06/03/2010
Green Card Received - 07/30/2010

I 751

Package sent - 3/16/2012
NOA date - 3/22/2012
Biometrics - 5/7/2012
Approval Note - 11/30/2012
Card Received - 12/05/2012

N-400

Package sent - 11/04/2013

NOA date - 11/07/2013

Biometrics - 12/09/2013

In-Line for interview - 12/11/2013

Interview - 02/21/2014

Oath - 03/06/2014

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Well if it'll help, everyone on the list for the April interview was approved. The only person missing was Lashbanda, I think she's on her way to the U.S. as we speak or maybe too busy packing.

I posted details of my 3 minute interview here.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/243248-april-interviews/page__st__210__gopid__3909128&

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**** filed K3/CR1 concurrently. My wife and I both work/live overseas. The following timeline continues from the approval of the K3 VISA.


Our journey
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=115855

NVC rec'd 130/ assigned case# 5-15-08
Called to request online payment ID# 5-18-08
Rec'd ds 3032/AOS bill by USPS 5-19-08
Rec'd email Online ID# for payment of AOS and DS3032 5-21-08
Returned ds 3032 by USPS during wife visit to U.S. on K3--5-29-09
Paid AOS online: 7-05-09 ( While in Cambodia )
Rec'd email to pay IV bill 7-7-09
Paid IV bill online 7-08-09
Mailed I-864 2-16-10
I- 864 delivered 2-18-10
Mailed DS 230 2-22-10
Ds 230 delivered 2-24-10
AVR says "NVC is awaiting biographic info from petitioner" 2-24-10
AVR says, "NVC has received the info checklist requested." NVC HAS ENTERED DS-230 INTO COMPUTER 3-01-10
SIF: 3-08-10
AVR Case Complete: 3-09-10
Rec'd interview email/date: 3-15-10
Medical: 4-09-10
INTERVIEW( less than 5 minutes ): 4-26-10 APPROVED
Pickup Visa: 4-30-10
POE: LAX 5/31/10
Overnight REENTRY Permit app: 6/01/10
Rec'd SS: 6-10-10
Rec'd Welcome to USA Letter + Green Card Tracking #: 6-14-10
Rec'd NOA1 letter + receipt # for reentry permit: 6-14-10
Rec'd 10 Yr. GC: 6-21-10
Rec'd Bio appt for reentry permit 7-18-10 but changed to 6-28-10 thru INFOpass: 6-25-10
REentry touches: 9-6-10, 9-29-10, 10-4-10
Rec'd email Reentry mailed 10-07-10
Rec'd reentry permit 10-09-10 ( 4 mths 1 wk )

Naturalized 04/2016

Received US Passport 05/2016

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Aruba
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Well if it'll help, everyone on the list for the April interview was approved. The only person missing was Lashbanda, I think she's on her way to the U.S. as we speak or maybe too busy packing.

I posted details of my 3 minute interview here.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/243248-april-interviews/page__st__210__gopid__3909128&

that's good. I am getting nervous and excited for everyone. I am compiling evidence as we speak. I have spent thousands in phone bills which should be evidence enough.

sent I-130 11-18-2009

NOA1 11-24-2009

touched 03-03-2010 (recv'd text)

NOA2 03-02-2010

NVC

case number assigned 03-05-2010

emailed DS3032 03-06-2010

gave email addresses to operator 03-08-2010

recv'd/paid AOS invoice 03-09-2010

emailed (again) DS3032 03-09-2010

recv'd/paid IV invoice 03-10-2010

both payments in process (so far, so good)

AOS shows paid/printed cover sheet 03-12-2010 (will be heading to fedex 1st thing tomorrow)

IV shows paid/printed cover sheet (now waiting for PCC's from spouse)

mailed AOS pkg via Fedex 03-13-2010

pkg delivered 03-15-2010 signed by J. Desmond

NVC verified AOS pkg under review 03-18-2010

still waiting on PCC's from spouse..........

DS-230 pkg delivered 03-24-2010, signed by K. St Laurent

confirmed AOS pkg accepted 03-26-2010 now the wait for the DS-230

AVR confirms receipt of DS-230 pkg 03-29-2010

waiting for CC...............

Sign in Failed 04-06-2010 YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AVR confirmed case completed as of 04-06-2010 whew!

CONSULATE

interview 05-12-2010 7:45a.m.

APPROVED!!!!

visa issued 05-12-2010 yes!!!!

POE Aruba 05-15-2010

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Well if it'll help, everyone on the list for the April interview was approved. The only person missing was Lashbanda, I think she's on her way to the U.S. as we speak or maybe too busy packing.

I posted details of my 3 minute interview here.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/243248-april-interviews/page__st__210__gopid__3909128&

Thats good to hear!

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Mumbai, India

04.20.09: Marriage

05.02.09: Hubby left to India :(

08.21.09: Our pride & joy was born (a girl)

09.22.09: I-130 Sent

10.05.09: I-130 NOA1

02.22.10: Touched :)

02.23.10: Touched :)

02.27.10: I-130 NOA2 :)))))))))))))))

03.02.10: Called & got my case # & confirmed email address

03.02.10: Paid AOS/IV bills Online

03.04.10: AOS shows paid

03.08.10: IV shows paid

03.15.10: AOS & DS230 packages sent to NVC

03.17.10: AOS & DS230 packages delivered @ 11:05am

03.22.10: Packages received according to AVR

03.30.10: RFE per AVR - J1 Visa Waiver

03.31.10: Overnighted the waiver to NVC

04.01.10: RFE delivered @ 9:14am signed by J. Desmond

04.05.10: I SIF!!!!!!!! GOD IS GOOD & FULL OF MIRACLES!!!!!

04.06.10: Case Completed per AVR

05.25.10: Hubby's interview @ 7:30am. Thank you LORD!!!!

05.25.10: Visa approved & picket up @ VFS - THANK YOU GOD!

05.27.10: Hubby's home sweet home

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TatyanaR   6

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I am retiring my post. Can't wait to log in & read all the great news tomorrow morning. Night ya'll!

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Mumbai, India

04.20.09: Marriage

05.02.09: Hubby left to India :(

08.21.09: Our pride & joy was born (a girl)

09.22.09: I-130 Sent

10.05.09: I-130 NOA1

02.22.10: Touched :)

02.23.10: Touched :)

02.27.10: I-130 NOA2 :)))))))))))))))

03.02.10: Called & got my case # & confirmed email address

03.02.10: Paid AOS/IV bills Online

03.04.10: AOS shows paid

03.08.10: IV shows paid

03.15.10: AOS & DS230 packages sent to NVC

03.17.10: AOS & DS230 packages delivered @ 11:05am

03.22.10: Packages received according to AVR

03.30.10: RFE per AVR - J1 Visa Waiver

03.31.10: Overnighted the waiver to NVC

04.01.10: RFE delivered @ 9:14am signed by J. Desmond

04.05.10: I SIF!!!!!!!! GOD IS GOOD & FULL OF MIRACLES!!!!!

04.06.10: Case Completed per AVR

05.25.10: Hubby's interview @ 7:30am. Thank you LORD!!!!

05.25.10: Visa approved & picket up @ VFS - THANK YOU GOD!

05.27.10: Hubby's home sweet home

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tokyo.lovers   6

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Japan
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3 minute interview!!! wow!!

it all depends on the person you get. some people won't ask anything, some will ask A LOT!!

USCIS JOURNEY

12-08-09 - I-130 Delivered to Chicago Lockbox

12-11-09 - Notice of Action (NOA1)

02-25-10 - Notice of Action 2 (NOA2) ~CA service center~

03-23-10 - PCC Applied - GET 04/01

Your I-130 was approved in 76 days from your NOA1 date

NVC JOURNEY

03-03-10 - NVC Case Number Assigned

03-05-10 - Email give

03-09-10 - AOS bill; Agent Email Get

03-10-10 - Paid AOS Bill; Email/Mail DS-3032

03-12-10 - AOS Bill Status: PAID

03-15-10 - IV Bill Email Get; Pay IV Bill

03-16-10 - IV Bill Status: PAID; AOS @ NVC

04-07-10 - IV Pack @ NVC

04-12-10 - IV Pack Enters AVR

04-20-10 - Log-in Fail

04-21-10 - Case Complete

04-30-10 - Interview Date Assigned

05-07-10 - NVC Forwards Case to Embassy, Tokyo

Your case was complete in 50 days at NVC

EMBASSY JOURNEY

04-16-10 - Medical Exam ($400) - PASSED

05-10-10 - Embassy Receives Case from NVC

06-28-10 - INTERVIEW - Moved

06-21-10 - INTERVIEW - APPROVED!

06-22-10 - Visa Received

Your interview took 192 days from your I-130 NOA1 date

USA JOURNEY

07-05-10 - US Entry

07-26-10 - Request SSC @ SS office

07-28-10 - Welcome Letter (2nd on 8/9)

08-02-10 - SSC GET

08-12-10 - Green Card GET -38 days

04-05-2012 - File I-751: APPROVED 10/17

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Alright folks..............Lets get this party started for May....... My girl is Approved kicking.gifkicking.gifkicking.gifkicking.gif . Details to follow. Didn't really get a chance to get all the info. But stay tuned. Finally our journey is over and VJ'ers you guys are a rare bunch and thankyou all for the support. I am going to savor the moment and check back soon. biggrin.gif

02-09-2007 : Marriage

I-130 Stage (Filed while I was on Green card)

California Service Center

06-11-2007 : I-130 Sent

08-04-2009 : I-130 Approved

NVC Stage

09-04-2009 : NVC Received

09-08-2009 : NVC case# assigned (Waiting game begins to Upgrade my case to IR-1)

01-22-2010 : Became U.S. citizen (Sent request to upgrade petition from F2A to IR-1 catagory)

02-17-2010 : Case finally upgraded to IR-1

03-20-2010 : Case complete

04-12-2010 : Receiced interview notice.

Chennai Consulate Stage

05-01-2010: Medical

05-04-2010: Interview Approved!!!!!!

05-21-2010: POE at San Francisco

06-21-2010: Received GC in mail

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Kraj.d   1

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Alright folks..............Lets get this party started for May....... My girl is Approved kicking.gifkicking.gifkicking.gifkicking.gif . Details to follow. Didn't really get a chance to get all the info. But stay tuned. Finally our journey is over and VJ'ers you guys are a rare bunch and thankyou all for the support. I am going to savor the moment and check back soon. biggrin.gif

Gr8 Man....Congrats....Keep us posted the details of the interview....

Raj

USCIS / NVC Journey

I130 Sent - 11/23/2009
NOA1 - 12/01/2009
NOA2 - 03/02/2010
Case Completed at NVC - 03/31/2010
Interview Date Assigned - 04/12/2010
Case Forwarded to Chennai Embassy - 04/13/2010

EMBASSY Journey

Interview (Approved) - 05/24/2010
Visa Received - 05/26/2010

US Journey

POE (Washington DC) - 06/03/2010
Green Card Received - 07/30/2010

I 751

Package sent - 3/16/2012
NOA date - 3/22/2012
Biometrics - 5/7/2012
Approval Note - 11/30/2012
Card Received - 12/05/2012

N-400

Package sent - 11/04/2013

NOA date - 11/07/2013

Biometrics - 12/09/2013

In-Line for interview - 12/11/2013

Interview - 02/21/2014

Oath - 03/06/2014

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JohnAnwesha   4

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Alright folks..............Lets get this party started for May....... My girl is Approved kicking.gifkicking.gifkicking.gifkicking.gif . Details to follow. Didn't really get a chance to get all the info. But stay tuned. Finally our journey is over and VJ'ers you guys are a rare bunch and thankyou all for the support. I am going to savor the moment and check back soon. biggrin.gif

Congratulations vivekjay :dance:

Awesome news! And did they at all focus on the fact that you had filed for an extension?

Well you can just celebrate now :) !yayy

K-1 Visa

11/03/09:I-129F sent to VSC

11/06/09:NOA1

03/02/10:NOA2 !!!

05/24/10:Interview!!-Approved!

POE: 28th June

AOS

07/20/2010: AOS sent

07/21/2010: Received at Chicago Lockbox

07/27/2010:text and email notifications received,cheque cashed!

07/30/2010:NOA1 received for EAD

08/02/2010:NOA1s for AOS/AP received

08/11/2010: AP touched

08/18/2010:I-485 transferred to CSC

08/19/2010:I-485 touched, 08/24: I-485 physically in CSC now,08/25 :I-485 touched

08/27/2010:put in service request with USCIS for Biometrics letter

09/08/2010:AP approved and EAD touched

09/11/2010:AP and EAD touched

09/14/2010:Biometrics walk-in successful (10/01/2010:Original biometrics appt)

09/13/2010:AP last touched

09/14/2010:EAD card production ordered and AOS touched

09/15/2010:EAD and AOS touched

09/20/2010:Received AP in the mail

09/24/2010:EAD in mail

10/13/2010:GC card production ordered

10/14 and 10/15: AOS touched

10/20/2010: GC received- Done with USCIS till June,2012

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http://songbird24.wordpress.com/

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