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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
Timeline
Posted

Good luck to your wife Indigo!

Met in 2004 at a Dave Matthews Band concert, started dating November 2005, engaged February 2009 and married November 14, 2009. Together in the US on March 19th 2011

CR-1 journey

USCIS: (170 days)

2010-03-27: I-130 sent

2010-09-23: NOA2

NVC: (93 days)

2010-10-06: NVC Case Number assigned

2011-01-05: SIF and Case Completion!

2011-02-15: Medical in Toronto

2011-03-07: Interview approved (335 days from NOA1)

2011-03-10: Passport received

2011-03-19: POE - Buffalo, NY

2011-03-28: SSN received

2011-03-31: USCIS Welcome

2011-04-05: Conditional Green Card received

2012-11-30: Notice to file I-751 received

2012-12-12: I-751 (Remove of Conditions) sent

2013-08-16: Conditions removed. 10 year Permanent Resident Card received

Posted

Less than 10 hours. I gave my wife one final primer and told her to go sleep. She's going to be fine, God willing. I'm not too anxious or worried. By tonight's end, I hope to be posting back a good news. :)

N400 CITIZENSHIP STAGE

23-DEC-2016 -:- N400 form mailed to Dallas, TX Lockbox (USPS EXPRESS)

27-DEC-2016 -:- N400 form delivered/picked up by USCIS

01-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form fee check cashed by USCIS

04-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form received per NOA1

09-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form NOA1 notice date

14-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form NOA1 on hand through USPS

30-JAN-2017 -:- N400 fingerprint taken

01-FEB-2017 -:- N400 interview schedule process started

26-JUL-2017 -:- N400 interview date set (01SEP2017)

29-JUL-2017 -:- N400 interview letter on hand

01-SEP-2017 -:- N400 interview date - Interview passed

10-OCT-2017-:- N400 oath ceremony letter on hand (oath on 26OCT2017)

Posted

Less than 10 hours. I gave my wife one final primer and told her to go sleep. She's going to be fine, God willing. I'm not too anxious or worried. By tonight's end, I hope to be posting back a good news. :)

Inshallah, You're wife will get approve :thumbs:

US CITIZENSHIP

12-20-2012: SENT N-400 APPLICATION

12-21-2012: RECEIVED N-400 APPLICATION

12-27-2012: CHECK CASHED

12-28-2012: NOA RECEIVED

01-08-2013: BIO-METRIC COMPLETED

01-14-2013: INTERVIEW IN LINE FOR SCHEDULED

04-10-2013: INTERVIEW SCHEDULE AT 7:30 AM, TAMPA OFFICE...APPROVED:)))

04-23-2013: OATH CEREMONY AT TAMPA 1 PM...FINALLY USC.....

Posted

Less than 8 hours. :)

N400 CITIZENSHIP STAGE

23-DEC-2016 -:- N400 form mailed to Dallas, TX Lockbox (USPS EXPRESS)

27-DEC-2016 -:- N400 form delivered/picked up by USCIS

01-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form fee check cashed by USCIS

04-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form received per NOA1

09-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form NOA1 notice date

14-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form NOA1 on hand through USPS

30-JAN-2017 -:- N400 fingerprint taken

01-FEB-2017 -:- N400 interview schedule process started

26-JUL-2017 -:- N400 interview date set (01SEP2017)

29-JUL-2017 -:- N400 interview letter on hand

01-SEP-2017 -:- N400 interview date - Interview passed

10-OCT-2017-:- N400 oath ceremony letter on hand (oath on 26OCT2017)

Filed: IR-5 Country: India
Timeline
Posted

Yeah...I'm leaving 2 weeks from tomorrow! Unfortunately, I can only stay one week due to my work schedule.

God willing, he gets approved but since it will take a week for his passport to be ready with the visa, I won't be able to return with him.

Good luck on your move to N.J. It's very exciting! You have a new job, a new home and now have your wife and daughter to enjoy it with you. All good stuff!

Yeah Debby, one week will be very short to collect visa, arrange tickets, pack and come back together. But hope, visa will be in hand in few days after interview.

Good luck to the upcoming interview and an exciting trip :thumbs:

Loto

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Turkey
Timeline
Posted

KdRjN,

Petitioner's Affidavit of Support - it is I-864. Make sure they have received it.

They might issue false RFE as well.

Loto

Thnaks Loto..

we sent Ds 230 and I-864 together. how come they did not have received the I-864.i have no idea

ROC

03/12/2013 - I-751 Package Mailed

03/14/2013 - Received NOA1

04/16/2013 - Biometrics App. Scheduled

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Turkey
Timeline
Posted

KdRjN,

Yes, it is hard to get the NVC human. But you have to do it. Re-dial the number as many times to get the human. And get the feedback from at least 2 operators.

Now I know - you haven't sent the original marriage certificate. They want to see the original marriage certificate (though it is NOT in English) and the translation. You need to send the original, but make sure to include the IV package's barcoded sheet (it has case# and proper NVC address) again with it. Otherwise, the chances to miss it is very high.

Loto

yes i did not sent the orginal marriage certificate as u mention of it bec i m afraid of lose it.

Our marriage certificate is also international marriage certificate but i also got a translation too and sent them but i think i missed a stamp with the papers that i sent bec the police certificate was having this stamp on it and i was not having problem with it...

Yes i told my wife to speak to an operator then lets see whats going on for sure..If its even false RFE do you think they will email both of us ?

thanks Loto..

ROC

03/12/2013 - I-751 Package Mailed

03/14/2013 - Received NOA1

04/16/2013 - Biometrics App. Scheduled

Filed: Country: India
Timeline
Posted

Hey guyz please take time to read this:

I recieved missing and incomplete letter from the NVC

-----Correspondence Instruction-------------

When responding to the NVC, please include the bar code sheet that came with this letter. Failure to include the bar code sheet may cause a delay in the processing of your case. The bar code sheet should be placed on top of all documents being submitted for this case and mailed to the address provided.

_______Immigrant Visa Application________________

The NVC has received the requested I864 package for this case. However, we are still waiting for the DS-230 and corresponding civil documents for each traveling applicant to be returned to NVC for review. You will find the DS-230 form along with complete instruction for submitting the civil documentation required for this case at www.immigrantvisas.state.gov under the Application document processing link.

We urge you to send in the DS-230 form(s) and required civil documentation for each travelling family member in the one package to the NVC. Sending the information in separately may cause delays in the processing of the case.

Please inculude a copy of this letter with your correspondence and write your case number clearly (exactly as it appears below)on the upper right-hand corner of all documents.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

This is what I will be sending with in IV package"

1) Barcode sheet (the 1 came with missing and incomplete document)

2) Cover letter stating stating what is in this package (I'll be sending without Ahmedabad PCC)

3) Copy of the missing and incomplete checklist letter of the NVC

4) DS-230 package part I (signed) and II

5) 2 passport size photo of the beneficiary

6) Beneficiary Birth Certificate (Original) along with two affidavits from the (his )parents stating no name on the Birth Certificate.

7) Certified copy of our marriage Certificate

8) Notarized copy of Local police clearance because we will need original copy at the RPO to obtain the passport clearance. (will explain this in cover letter)

9) Notarized biographic page of the beneficiary's passport.

10)Petitioner Original Birth Certificate

11)Copy of Biographic page of the Passport - Petitioner

Am I missing anything?

USCIS

05/28/2010 Received hard copy of NAO1

10/20/2010 Received hard copy of NAO2

NVC

11/01/2010 Called NVC got NVC case#

11/07/2010 Paid $88 AOS Fees

11/14/2010 Paid $404 IV Fees

11/17/2010 Package of information generated PSU3

12/07/2010 Mailed AOS Packet

12/16/2010 AOS Package entered into the system

12/29/2010 AOS package reviewed and Okay as per the operator (big relief)

12/24/2010 DS-230 package mailed form India (Stuck into the Customs from 29th Dec )

01/08/2011 Received DS-230 package from India

01/10/2011 IV (DS-230) package sent to the NVC via express mail

01/11/2011 IV package delivered at NVC @ 11:01 AM

01/13/2011 IV package entered into the system

01/31/2011 SIF!!!

01/31/2011 Case Completed as per the operator.

02/01/2011 Wedding Anniversary

02/01/2011 CC as per AVR

02/10/2011 Interview date assigned

02/14/2011 Package left to the Consulate

Consulate

02/28/2011 Medical done

03/10/2011 Interview @ 7:30 am APPROVED

Filed: IR-5 Country: India
Timeline
Posted

Hey guyz please take time to read this:

I recieved missing and incomplete letter from the NVC

-----Correspondence Instruction-------------

When responding to the NVC, please include the bar code sheet that came with this letter. Failure to include the bar code sheet may cause a delay in the processing of your case. The bar code sheet should be placed on top of all documents being submitted for this case and mailed to the address provided.

_______Immigrant Visa Application________________

The NVC has received the requested I864 package for this case. However, we are still waiting for the DS-230 and corresponding civil documents for each traveling applicant to be returned to NVC for review. You will find the DS-230 form along with complete instruction for submitting the civil documentation required for this case at www.immigrantvisas.state.gov under the Application document processing link.

We urge you to send in the DS-230 form(s) and required civil documentation for each travelling family member in the one package to the NVC. Sending the information in separately may cause delays in the processing of the case.

Please inculude a copy of this letter with your correspondence and write your case number clearly (exactly as it appears below)on the upper right-hand corner of all documents.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

This is what I will be sending with in IV package"

1) Barcode sheet (the 1 came with missing and incomplete document)

2) Cover letter stating stating what is in this package (I'll be sending without Ahmedabad PCC)

3) Copy of the missing and incomplete checklist letter of the NVC

4) DS-230 package part I (signed) and II

5) 2 passport size photo of the beneficiary

6) Beneficiary Birth Certificate (Original) along with two affidavits from the (his )parents stating no name on the Birth Certificate.

7) Certified copy of our marriage Certificate

8) Notarized copy of Local police clearance because we will need original copy at the RPO to obtain the passport clearance. (will explain this in cover letter)

9) Notarized biographic page of the beneficiary's passport.

10)Petitioner Original Birth Certificate

11)Copy of Biographic page of the Passport - Petitioner

Am I missing anything?

binny,

Everything looks good.

1) Include 1 set photocopy of all the above civil documents

2) Write NVC Case#, Beneficiary full name and DOB at the back of the PP size photos

3) Explain clearly that you are from Gujrat state of India and it will NOT provide PP office PCC, so it will be produced at the interview time. Therefore, please do not issue any RFE on this.

Good luck!

Loto

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

Filed: IR-5 Country: India
Timeline
Posted

yes i did not sent the orginal marriage certificate as u mention of it bec i m afraid of lose it.

Our marriage certificate is also international marriage certificate but i also got a translation too and sent them but i think i missed a stamp with the papers that i sent bec the police certificate was having this stamp on it and i was not having problem with it...

Yes i told my wife to speak to an operator then lets see whats going on for sure..If its even false RFE do you think they will email both of us ?

thanks Loto..

KdRjN,

Re: Marriage certificate - probably you will need to send the original, but try to convince NVC operator to produce the same at interview. If not, you need to send it.

Re: AOS - You will need to talk to them.

Loto

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

Filed: Country: India
Timeline
Posted

binny,

Everything looks good.

1) Include 1 set photocopy of all the above civil documents

2) Write NVC Case#, Beneficiary full name and DOB at the back of the PP size photos

3) Explain clearly that you are from Gujrat state of India and it will NOT provide PP office PCC, so it will be produced at the interview time. Therefore, please do not issue any RFE on this.

Good luck!

Loto

Dear Sir/Madam,

Hereby, please find DS-230 application and supporting documents for (Beneficiary) xxxxxx to acquire immigrant visa (ICR-1).

Please note that, at this time we were unable to obtain PASSPORT CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE from Ahmedabad Passport Office, India. According to the Passport Office, they would require either a missing document checklist letter’ or ‘Interview Appointment Letter’ from NVC for verification purpose to issue certificate. So, for now we have attached a notarized copy of local police clearance certificate with this application (Original police clearance certificate is required to submit with the application for PASSPORT CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE).

Since we are unable to obtain Passport clearance certificate at this time from Ahmedabad,Gujarat,India because of the above reasons and it will NOT provide PP office PCC in this package, so it will be produced at the interview time. Therefore, please do not issue any RFE.

USCIS

05/28/2010 Received hard copy of NAO1

10/20/2010 Received hard copy of NAO2

NVC

11/01/2010 Called NVC got NVC case#

11/07/2010 Paid $88 AOS Fees

11/14/2010 Paid $404 IV Fees

11/17/2010 Package of information generated PSU3

12/07/2010 Mailed AOS Packet

12/16/2010 AOS Package entered into the system

12/29/2010 AOS package reviewed and Okay as per the operator (big relief)

12/24/2010 DS-230 package mailed form India (Stuck into the Customs from 29th Dec )

01/08/2011 Received DS-230 package from India

01/10/2011 IV (DS-230) package sent to the NVC via express mail

01/11/2011 IV package delivered at NVC @ 11:01 AM

01/13/2011 IV package entered into the system

01/31/2011 SIF!!!

01/31/2011 Case Completed as per the operator.

02/01/2011 Wedding Anniversary

02/01/2011 CC as per AVR

02/10/2011 Interview date assigned

02/14/2011 Package left to the Consulate

Consulate

02/28/2011 Medical done

03/10/2011 Interview @ 7:30 am APPROVED

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
Timeline
Posted (edited)

Hey guyz please take time to read this:

I recieved missing and incomplete letter from the NVC

-----Correspondence Instruction-------------

When responding to the NVC, please include the bar code sheet that came with this letter. Failure to include the bar code sheet may cause a delay in the processing of your case. The bar code sheet should be placed on top of all documents being submitted for this case and mailed to the address provided.

_______Immigrant Visa Application________________

The NVC has received the requested I864 package for this case. However, we are still waiting for the DS-230 and corresponding civil documents for each traveling applicant to be returned to NVC for review. You will find the DS-230 form along with complete instruction for submitting the civil documentation required for this case at www.immigrantvisas.state.gov under the Application document processing link.

We urge you to send in the DS-230 form(s) and required civil documentation for each travelling family member in the one package to the NVC. Sending the information in separately may cause delays in the processing of the case.

Please inculude a copy of this letter with your correspondence and write your case number clearly (exactly as it appears below)on the upper right-hand corner of all documents.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

This is what I will be sending with in IV package"

1) Barcode sheet (the 1 came with missing and incomplete document)

2) Cover letter stating stating what is in this package (I'll be sending without Ahmedabad PCC)

3) Copy of the missing and incomplete checklist letter of the NVC

4) DS-230 package part I (signed) and II

5) 2 passport size photo of the beneficiary

6) Beneficiary Birth Certificate (Original) along with two affidavits from the (his )parents stating no name on the Birth Certificate.

7) Certified copy of our marriage Certificate

8) Notarized copy of Local police clearance because we will need original copy at the RPO to obtain the passport clearance. (will explain this in cover letter)

9) Notarized biographic page of the beneficiary's passport.

10)Petitioner Original Birth Certificate

11)Copy of Biographic page of the Passport - Petitioner

Am I missing anything?

Hi binny just got your message. Your list sounds good like Loto said please include photocopy of everything and in pencil put nvc case # beneficiary's name on each photocopy and also behind 2 passport size photos. This should suffice.

GOOD LUCK. :thumbs:

Edited by 786india
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
Timeline
Posted

Dear Sir/Madam,

Hereby, please find DS-230 application and supporting documents for (Beneficiary) xxxxxx to acquire immigrant visa (ICR-1).

Please note that, at this time we were unable to obtain PASSPORT CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE from Ahmedabad Passport Office, India. According to the Passport Office, they would require either a missing document checklist letter’ or ‘Interview Appointment Letter’ from NVC for verification purpose to issue certificate. So, for now we have attached a notarized copy of local police clearance certificate with this application (Original police clearance certificate is required to submit with the application for PASSPORT CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE).

Since we are unable to obtain Passport clearance certificate at this time from Ahmedabad,Gujarat,India because of the above reasons and it will NOT provide PP office PCC in this package, so it will be produced at the interview time. Therefore, please do not issue any RFE.

Sounds good may be you can change wording of last sentence. Not sure if they understand RFE. You could say "Therefore, please complete our case." :thumbs:

Filed: Country: India
Timeline
Posted
:wow: thank you

USCIS

05/28/2010 Received hard copy of NAO1

10/20/2010 Received hard copy of NAO2

NVC

11/01/2010 Called NVC got NVC case#

11/07/2010 Paid $88 AOS Fees

11/14/2010 Paid $404 IV Fees

11/17/2010 Package of information generated PSU3

12/07/2010 Mailed AOS Packet

12/16/2010 AOS Package entered into the system

12/29/2010 AOS package reviewed and Okay as per the operator (big relief)

12/24/2010 DS-230 package mailed form India (Stuck into the Customs from 29th Dec )

01/08/2011 Received DS-230 package from India

01/10/2011 IV (DS-230) package sent to the NVC via express mail

01/11/2011 IV package delivered at NVC @ 11:01 AM

01/13/2011 IV package entered into the system

01/31/2011 SIF!!!

01/31/2011 Case Completed as per the operator.

02/01/2011 Wedding Anniversary

02/01/2011 CC as per AVR

02/10/2011 Interview date assigned

02/14/2011 Package left to the Consulate

Consulate

02/28/2011 Medical done

03/10/2011 Interview @ 7:30 am APPROVED

Posted

1 hour and 7 minutes to go 'till interview. I'm sure my wife is queuing now in cold. :( I didn't tell her to take a jacket. I hope she did take one on her own. I'm sure she did.

N400 CITIZENSHIP STAGE

23-DEC-2016 -:- N400 form mailed to Dallas, TX Lockbox (USPS EXPRESS)

27-DEC-2016 -:- N400 form delivered/picked up by USCIS

01-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form fee check cashed by USCIS

04-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form received per NOA1

09-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form NOA1 notice date

14-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form NOA1 on hand through USPS

30-JAN-2017 -:- N400 fingerprint taken

01-FEB-2017 -:- N400 interview schedule process started

26-JUL-2017 -:- N400 interview date set (01SEP2017)

29-JUL-2017 -:- N400 interview letter on hand

01-SEP-2017 -:- N400 interview date - Interview passed

10-OCT-2017-:- N400 oath ceremony letter on hand (oath on 26OCT2017)

 
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