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Adil Khan   0

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Filed: K-3 Visa Country: Pakistan
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Congratulations to you guys! You guys are really lucky! :thumbs:

My I-130 was approved 14th of July, but I heard it takes really long after it is approved.

I only received the NOA2 so far, and my spouse has received nothing.

We're waiting for the DS-320(Choice of Attorney Form)

I'd rather go with the I-129F(K3) after it is approved, since I heard it takes less time.

I just want to get my spouse here asap. I am tired of waiting.

We filed for the I-130 in the beginning of April, and we filed for the I-129F in the beginning of June.

I think the exact dates of the notices were April 12th,(for the I-130) and June 5th (for the I-129F, K3).

The I-130 was sent to CA, while the I-129F was sent to Chicago.

I can't wait until the I-129F is approved.

How long does it normally take for the spouse to receive the K3 visa after the I-129F is approved?

What are these RFE(s) you guys talk about? And what do you guys mean by "touched?"

I-130 (CR1) Form:

  • Received NAO1 on April 14, 2006
  • Approved on July 14, 2006
  • Received DS-3032 & Fee for Affidavit on August 07, 2006
  • Waiting for my wife to receive the DS-3032; Mailed out Affidavit Fee on August 09, 2006
  • Mailed out immigration fee on September 25, 2006
  • Overnighted I-864 Affidavit on October 2, 2006
  • Spouse mailed DS230 part I & copy of biographic page from Pakistan on October 23, 2006 (Pakistan date)
  • DS230 part I & copy of biographic page arrives to the NVC on November 06, 2006
  • Case Completed at NVC on November 30, 2006.
  • CR-1 forwarded December 07, 2007, and arrived at Islamabad Embassy on December 12, 2006.
  • Wife picks up packet for CR-1 on January 10, 2007.

I-129F (K3) Form:

  • NOA1 received on June 08, 2006
  • Stamped and mailed a RFAE notice on November 14, 2006 to Homeland Security. Sent next day but too late for K3...
  • USCIS receives my RFAE on November 21, 2006, and case is now at the Missouri Service Center.
  • I-129F approved on November 28, 2006.
  • I-129F forwarded to Islamabad embassy on December 06, 2006.
  • Packet for K3 sent on January 08, 2007 and INTERVIEW DATE is assigned for January 30, 2007.
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hafiz Proficient

hafiz   1

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Pakistan
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janab you can use also use the pakistan embass forum

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=79

k3 visa takes about 2 months after approval at MSC.

RFE is request for further evidence. Touched is when your case gets updated on uscis website, after you create a account with them

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Aapki Nazroan Ne Samjha, Pyaar Ke Kabil Mujhe

Dil Ki Ai Dharkan Thaher Ja, Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe

I-130 Process

01-29-2006 | Marriage

02-13-2006 | Mailed to NSC

02-27-2006 | NOA1

06-15-2006 | I-130 Approved

I-129F Process

03-08-2006 | Mailed to CHICAGO LOCKBOX

03-13-2006 | NOA1

07-31-2006 | I-129F Approved

09-01-2006 | K3 Interview, Visa Approved

09-14-2006 | Passport recieved from Consulate

01-23-2007 | POE at Chicago

AOS process

07-25-2007 | Mailed to CHICAGO LOCKBOX

08-30-2007 | NOA1

09-07-2007 | Biometrics Appointment

01-28-2008 | AOS interview-More evidence requested

02-07-2008 | AOS approved

02-19-2008 | Recieved Green Card in mail

Adil Khan Contributor

Adil Khan   0

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Filed: K-3 Visa Country: Pakistan
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janab you can use also use the pakistan embass forum

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=79

k3 visa takes about 2 months after approval at MSC.

RFE is request for further evidence. Touched is when your case gets updated on uscis website, after you create a account with them

So I-130 AND I-129F take about the same time? That sucks!

I see your I-129F got approved four months after the first notice. That is a long time for the I-129F.

Is that how long they normally take?

Also, two months of time after it is approved is a lot for the K3 visa.

My I-130 took 3 months to get approved. I don't know how long the time it takes after it is approved.

So far they have only sent me the notice of action 2. The I-130 was approved July 14th.

I-130 (CR1) Form:

  • Received NAO1 on April 14, 2006
  • Approved on July 14, 2006
  • Received DS-3032 & Fee for Affidavit on August 07, 2006
  • Waiting for my wife to receive the DS-3032; Mailed out Affidavit Fee on August 09, 2006
  • Mailed out immigration fee on September 25, 2006
  • Overnighted I-864 Affidavit on October 2, 2006
  • Spouse mailed DS230 part I & copy of biographic page from Pakistan on October 23, 2006 (Pakistan date)
  • DS230 part I & copy of biographic page arrives to the NVC on November 06, 2006
  • Case Completed at NVC on November 30, 2006.
  • CR-1 forwarded December 07, 2007, and arrived at Islamabad Embassy on December 12, 2006.
  • Wife picks up packet for CR-1 on January 10, 2007.

I-129F (K3) Form:

  • NOA1 received on June 08, 2006
  • Stamped and mailed a RFAE notice on November 14, 2006 to Homeland Security. Sent next day but too late for K3...
  • USCIS receives my RFAE on November 21, 2006, and case is now at the Missouri Service Center.
  • I-129F approved on November 28, 2006.
  • I-129F forwarded to Islamabad embassy on December 06, 2006.
  • Packet for K3 sent on January 08, 2007 and INTERVIEW DATE is assigned for January 30, 2007.
hafiz Proficient

hafiz   1

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Pakistan
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So I-130 AND I-129F take about the same time? That sucks!

I see your I-129F got approved four months after the first notice. That is a long time for the I-129F.

Is that how long they normally take?

Also, two months of time after it is approved is a lot for the K3 visa.

My I-130 took 3 months to get approved. I don't know how long the time it takes after it is approved.

So far they have only sent me the notice of action 2. The I-130 was approved July 14th.

dont worry buddy just pursue both cr1 and k3 and see which one gets to embassy first. At this point i would go ahead and start sending documents one by one for cr1. You can use the james shortcuts link. Its at the top in nvc forum.

And if your k3 gets approved before you can decide which option you want to choose.

you can pm me if you have any questions. and i will glady answer them.

Aapki Nazroan Ne Samjha, Pyaar Ke Kabil Mujhe

Dil Ki Ai Dharkan Thaher Ja, Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe

I-130 Process

01-29-2006 | Marriage

02-13-2006 | Mailed to NSC

02-27-2006 | NOA1

06-15-2006 | I-130 Approved

I-129F Process

03-08-2006 | Mailed to CHICAGO LOCKBOX

03-13-2006 | NOA1

07-31-2006 | I-129F Approved

09-01-2006 | K3 Interview, Visa Approved

09-14-2006 | Passport recieved from Consulate

01-23-2007 | POE at Chicago

AOS process

07-25-2007 | Mailed to CHICAGO LOCKBOX

08-30-2007 | NOA1

09-07-2007 | Biometrics Appointment

01-28-2008 | AOS interview-More evidence requested

02-07-2008 | AOS approved

02-19-2008 | Recieved Green Card in mail

hafiz Proficient

hafiz   1

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Pakistan
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you can pm me if you have any questions. and i will glady answer them.

5 bucks a pop

please more like 10 now :hehe:

Aapki Nazroan Ne Samjha, Pyaar Ke Kabil Mujhe

Dil Ki Ai Dharkan Thaher Ja, Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe

I-130 Process

01-29-2006 | Marriage

02-13-2006 | Mailed to NSC

02-27-2006 | NOA1

06-15-2006 | I-130 Approved

I-129F Process

03-08-2006 | Mailed to CHICAGO LOCKBOX

03-13-2006 | NOA1

07-31-2006 | I-129F Approved

09-01-2006 | K3 Interview, Visa Approved

09-14-2006 | Passport recieved from Consulate

01-23-2007 | POE at Chicago

AOS process

07-25-2007 | Mailed to CHICAGO LOCKBOX

08-30-2007 | NOA1

09-07-2007 | Biometrics Appointment

01-28-2008 | AOS interview-More evidence requested

02-07-2008 | AOS approved

02-19-2008 | Recieved Green Card in mail

Rob and Melinda Rising Star

Rob and Melinda   0

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Filed: K-3 Visa Country: Philippines
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Awesome news!!!

It was worth the wait...now your almost hone

Hope the rest of your processing goes fast and smooth

Rob and Melinda

I-129F

Filed New I-129F form with IMBRA June 19, 2006

NOA 1 June 26, 2006

Touched July 3, 2006

I-129F Approved by E mail August 21, 2006, Just 63 Days

NOA 2 for I-129F Received in the Mail August 26th, 2006

I-129F at NVC

Case Number assigned at NVC August 29, 2006 MNL2006XXXXXXXXX

NVC sends the I-129F to the Manila Embassy August 29th, 2006

Embassy in Manila Receives I-129F August 31st, 2006

Packet 4 Received by Melinda from Manila Embassy October 1, 2006

Interview at Us Embassy Manila, October 18, 2006

Visa Approved! Interview Completed.

Visa Delivered by DELBROS October 28th, 2006

October 30, 2006 Arrived back in LAX with Melinda, were going to Disneyland!!!

November 6th, 2006, Melinda and I are back home in Winslow Arizona loving Life!

Sabr con baraye Azize delam Apprentice

Sabr con baraye Azize delam   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Iran
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:D Congratulations...Hopefully we're all right behind you.

My dream begins...2006-04-16

I-130 Sent (Nebraska): 2006-04-25

I-130 NOA1: 2006-05-08

*touched*: 2006-05-10

transferred to CSC: 2006-05-10

*touched*: 2006-08-15

APPROVED: 2006-08-21 WOOOOHOOOO......... :o)

Case sent to NVC: 2006-08-22

NVC

2006-09-11 : Case # assigned, DS3032/AOS fee bill sent

2006-09-12 : DS3032 sent via next day air to NVC

2006-09-13 : IVR confirms DS3032 received

2006-09-18 : DS3032 entered, IV fee bill generated

2006-09-20 : Received AOS/DS3032 by mail

2006-09-21 : AOS fee bill overnight to NVC

2006-10-02 : AOS / IV fee bill processed

2006-10-02 : Operator says I-864 / DS-230 mailing out this week

2006-10-10 : Received I-864

2006-10-12 : Sent I-864 overnight to NVC

2006-10-14 : Received DS-230

2006-10-16 : Sent DS-230 overnight to NVC

2006-10-18 : I-864 entered

2006-10-25 : Received Checklist but doesn't ask for any paperwork

2006-10-26 : Case complete Alhamdullilahi Rabil Al-Ameen....:o)

I-129F Sent: 2006-05-13

I-129F NOA1: 2006-05-15

IMBRA RFE: 2006-07-01

IMBRA RFE sent: 2006-07-05

IMBRA RFE received: 2006-07-10

*touched*: 2006-07-10

2nd IMBRA RFE: 2006-07-13

2nd IMBRA RFE sent: 2006-07-20 (snail mail)

2nd IMBRA RFE received: 2006-07-29

*touched*: 2006-09-19

*touched*: 2006-09-20

*touched*: 2006-09-26

*touched*: 2006-10-09

*touched*: 2006-10-21

hankster Rookie

hankster   0

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: China
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I received my NOA2 for K3 in the mail yesterday.

I haven't received any emails nor has the USCIS website been updated for my case since

July 3, when they notified by email and website update that they had sent the first IMBRA RFE.

No touches, no updates..................but in the mailbox yesterday, an I-797 (NOA2) for K3 approval date of July 28 :dance:

UPDATE: I received 3 identical emails from USCIS yesterday AUGUST 9 informing of K3 approval. USCIS Website also updated to inform of K3 approval.

K3/K4 Timeline

04-14-06 - Mailed I-130 for wife and son

04-25-06 - NOA 1 for I-130

05-03-06 - Mailed I-129F for K3/K4 to Chicago PO Box

05-09-06 - NOA 1

07-28-06 - NOA 2

08-04-06 - NVC receives and assigns GUZ #

09-07-06 - NVC Out to GUZ

12-03-06 - P3 received

12-04-06 - P3 mailed back to GUZ

01-06-07 - Received P4........Interview is Feb. 28

02-23-07 - Attended ACH

02-28-07 - Interview - PASSED! - Pink Slip!

03-03-07 - Received Visa at Guangzhou Post Office

03-07-07 - Entered USA at Chicago POE

AOS Timeline

07-20-07 - Mailed (2) I-485's for AOS to Chicago PO Box

08-10-07 - Received biometrics letter.

08-25-07 - Attended Biometrics Appointment in Nashville

08-25-07 - Received AOS interview letter

08-30-07 - Received NOA1 for AOS.

09-25-07 - AOS Interview Passed in Memphis

10-04-07 - Green Cards arrived in mail

sowens Community Regular

sowens   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Ireland
 Timeline
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Congrats!!!!

Sherry

I-130

03/29/06-Mailed to TSC

04/03/06-Recieved I-130 @TSC forwarded to CSC

04/05/06-NOA1

04/11/06-Recieved NOA1

07/18/06-NOA-2- Approved

02/09/07-CASE COMPLETED!!!!!!

02/13/07-Case forwarded to Dublin Embassy!!!

04/26/07-Interveiw!!

04/26/07- VISA in Hand!!!!

July-2007-Niall finishes work & comes home!!!

We had delays in our journey that were not part of the immigration process, please do not use our "timeline" as an accurate guide!

Sabr con baraye Azize delam Apprentice

Sabr con baraye Azize delam   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Iran
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:thumbs: Congratulations !!! You, almost every day, I check the uscis website praying for a positive update, :reading: but everyday is the same. But it really makes me feel so much better, knowing that immidiately after I check the site, I come here, and someone else has good news posted. :dancing:

Keep'em coming guys :D

My dream begins...2006-04-16

I-130 Sent (Nebraska): 2006-04-25

I-130 NOA1: 2006-05-08

*touched*: 2006-05-10

transferred to CSC: 2006-05-10

*touched*: 2006-08-15

APPROVED: 2006-08-21 WOOOOHOOOO......... :o)

Case sent to NVC: 2006-08-22

NVC

2006-09-11 : Case # assigned, DS3032/AOS fee bill sent

2006-09-12 : DS3032 sent via next day air to NVC

2006-09-13 : IVR confirms DS3032 received

2006-09-18 : DS3032 entered, IV fee bill generated

2006-09-20 : Received AOS/DS3032 by mail

2006-09-21 : AOS fee bill overnight to NVC

2006-10-02 : AOS / IV fee bill processed

2006-10-02 : Operator says I-864 / DS-230 mailing out this week

2006-10-10 : Received I-864

2006-10-12 : Sent I-864 overnight to NVC

2006-10-14 : Received DS-230

2006-10-16 : Sent DS-230 overnight to NVC

2006-10-18 : I-864 entered

2006-10-25 : Received Checklist but doesn't ask for any paperwork

2006-10-26 : Case complete Alhamdullilahi Rabil Al-Ameen....:o)

I-129F Sent: 2006-05-13

I-129F NOA1: 2006-05-15

IMBRA RFE: 2006-07-01

IMBRA RFE sent: 2006-07-05

IMBRA RFE received: 2006-07-10

*touched*: 2006-07-10

2nd IMBRA RFE: 2006-07-13

2nd IMBRA RFE sent: 2006-07-20 (snail mail)

2nd IMBRA RFE received: 2006-07-29

*touched*: 2006-09-19

*touched*: 2006-09-20

*touched*: 2006-09-26

*touched*: 2006-10-09

*touched*: 2006-10-21

louise30 Newbie

louise30   0

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Filed: K-3 Visa Timeline
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I received my NOA2 for K3 in the mail yesterday.

I haven't received any emails nor has the USCIS website been updated for my case since

July 3, when they notified by email and website update that they had sent the first IMBRA RFE.

No touches, no updates..................but in the mailbox yesterday, an I-797 (NOA2) for K3 approval date of July 28 :dance:

hi there, am so worried, my petition I-129F was filed on March 13th, received RFE, sent back. But since July 3rd we haven't been touched. Not even to say that they have received it. What should we do. I feel like our case is lost somewhere or forgotten.Thanks

 
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