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Filed: IR-5 Country: India
Timeline
Posted

I will be sure to check that once I get home this evening, thanks for all your concern Loto. You are great ! good.gif

No problem, malvika.

Even manual tax filing is easy. There are various computations and calculations involved based on filing status, AGI etc. I have a customized spreadsheet tailored for my need for Federal and NY state (I recently made one for NJ too. I have one for CT too). It may not be suitable to all - 100%. But I know most items will be common to all. If anybody needs it, I can provide it, by removing my numbers.

Loto

I think we SHOULD provoke your to write like that. Who's with me? From now on, Loto should respond in speech/script form. That was great. :P

:P :P :P

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

Posted

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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

HEY EVERYBODY WATCH THIS LINK http://english.aljazeera.net/watch_now/?foo=bar.

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

sure, sometimes it just takes couple of days and sometimes a week. You can actually find it out by asking NVC operator.

aww man i should probably call them then as it has been 2 weeks since interview was assigned! Will try tomorrow.

Married: 02-15-2010

USCIS:

04-16-2010 I-130 Sent

05-04-2010 I-130 NOA1

10-02-2010 I-130 Approved/NOA2

Total Days at USCIS: 152 days

NVC:

10-06-2010 - NVC Received Case

10-15-2010 - Assigned case#

10-18-2010 - Sent DS-3032 by email

10-29-2010 - AOS bill received

10-30-2010 - Paid I-864 Bill/IV Bill

10-30-2010 - Sent IV package to NVC from UK

11-06-2010 - Hubby returned I-864 forms

11-19-2010 - NVC entered IV onto system

11-22-2010 - NVC enter AOS onto system

12-01-2010 - RFE received for AOS - missing W2 and joint sponser citizenship proof

12-07-2010 - RFE docs sent to NVC via express mail

12-09-2010 - NVC receives in mailroom

12-15-2010 - RFE entered on system YIPPEEE according to operator advice!

12-20-2010 - Checklist received date changes to 20th Dec according to AVRS

01-05-2011 - AVRS changes to missing docs - spoke to NVC who said it was false RFE. I hope so!

01-10-2011 - SIF!!!!!!

01-10-2011 - Case Complete

01-14-2011 - Interview Date Assigned

Total time at NVC - 97 long days

Consulate

01-19-2011 - Visa Medical in London

02-14-2011 - INTERVIEW!!! APPROVED!!

02-15-2011 - Our First Wedding Anniversary!

02-17-2011 - Courier delivered my VISA docs to me!! YAAAAY!

03-28-2011 - POE Seattle, WA

04-06-2011 - SSN card arrived

I-130 Mailing to Visa Approval - 304 days

Filed: Country: India
Timeline
Posted

Just want to cry out loud :crying: :crying: NO SIF yet...

Spoke to the operator he said it could take 2 more weeks to review. wats up with NVC now a days :bonk: :bonk: :bonk:

They are becoming like USCIS now.

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

Just want to cry out loud :crying: :crying: NO SIF yet...

Spoke to the operator he said it could take 2 more weeks to review. wats up with NVC now a days :bonk: :bonk: :bonk:

They are becoming like USCIS now.

binny,

What I see is your IV package delivered on 1/11/11. I don't think they will enter it into their system in 2 days in normal path. Entry will take around 10 days and SIF ,CC another 10 days normally from the package delivery date. This is what I have seen so far.

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: Morocco
Timeline
Posted

So our case is on another review...need to wait another two weeks to see what they say....just to be safe, my husband is getting both police records again.... That way if there is a problem, I will just mail them out again....####### I am sick of this

Never give up on anything God has told you to believe for; never quit doing anything He has clearly shown you to do. Your diligence will pay off with a blessing from God." -Joyce Meyers

K1 Journey

-Filed August 2009

-Approved October 2009

-Interview in Casablanca January 2010

-Results DENIED

CR1 Journey

-Married March 2010

-Filed June 2010

-Approved October 2010

-NVC Journey 13 Weeks

-Interview in Casablanca March 2011

-Results DENIED

-USCIS received May 10, 2011

-NOIR received January 30, 2012

-NOIR sent February 21, 2012

-NOIR received by USCIS February 22, 2012

-NOIR response February 28, 2012--REAFFIRMED!

-NVC received petition March 19, 2012

-Petition sent to Casa March 20, 2012

-Consulate called husband to set interview March 26, 2012

-Interview set for April 2, 2012 at 3pm!!

-Interview results--APPROVED!

-Civil documents in--April 5, 2012

-Consulate called April 6, 2012 to pick up visa following Monday

-IR1 received--April 9, 2012

-POE--May 9, 2012

-Applied SS card--May 23, 2012

-Received SS card--May 26, 2012

-Received Welcome Letter--May 29, 2012

-GC mailed--June 1, 2012

-Received 10 year GC--June 4, 2012

-Applied for citizenship--February/March 2015

-Request for more proof/evidence--July 2015

-Approved--July 2015

-Citizenship Ceremony-- August 2015

NO MORE IMMIGRATION!!????

Posted

Ok, This is very simple! After having 3 kids, take him for a grand honeymoon to Mauritius (of course without 3 kids!) for 4 weeks. Since it is special one, you need to treat him very well with lovely conversation :star: Every man has the weakpoint in lady's pat :star: Would you dare this, lady?

Loto

Sure after 3kids will need a grand honeymoon but will prefer an exotic island.

Citizenship next step!

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

Just want to cry out loud :crying: :crying: NO SIF yet...

Spoke to the operator he said it could take 2 more weeks to review. wats up with NVC now a days :bonk: :bonk: :bonk:

They are becoming like USCIS now.

I agree with what Loto have said below. But there's nothing to worry as you'll be all set in few days to catch the March interview. Good Luck

My NVC Journey

10/12/10 –NVC received the file

10/15/10 -NVC case # generated

10/18/10 -Called NVC and gave both beneficiary and petitioner email addresses

10/19/10 - Beneficiary emailed DS-3032 to NVC and also mailed the hard copy

10/26/10 - Called NVC and got the IIN

10/26/10 - Paid AOS fee $ 88.00

10/27/10 - AOS fee status shows "PAID"

10/27/10 - AOS package expressed mailed (next day delivery)

10/30/10 - IV fee bill generated and paid immediately

10/30/10 - Received AOS fee bill and DS-3032 kit and also received the confirmation of receipt of DS-3032

11/04/10 - IV fee bill status shown as "paid"

11/04/10 - Sent IV package (next day delivery)

11/06/10 - Received IV instructions packet (packet 3) via email

11/08/10 - AOS entered into NVC system

11/16/10 - AOS was reviewed and OK'ed

11/18/10 - IV entered into NVC system

11/24/10 - IV package was reviewed and generated artificial RFE for missing photographs (which was actually submitted with the package)

11/26/10 - RFE response mailed out

11/29/10 - RFE response delivered to NVC

12/08/10 - RFE response entered into NVC system

12/15/10 - SIF :)

12/15/10 - Case Complete :)

01/03/11 - Interview date assigned for Feb 15 @ 1:30 PM

01/17/11 - Medical done ! Passed

01/25/11 - Re-scheduled the interview for Feb 1 @ 1:00 PM

02/01/11 - Interview @ 1:00 PM - Approved :)

02/03/11 - Visa picked up from USEM

02/12/11 - POE @ JFK

Posted

Picked up hubby at the airport yesterday drove to the poconos made it there safely thank God.

POE was quick.

He joined the GC line the line was long. He got fingerprinted and they took his photo at the booth. His package was collected and opened. The immigration officer gathered everything together and then directed him to another room where his index finger was taken and he signed a paper.

Next step ROC in Oct 2012.

Citizenship next step!

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

Malvika,

I wanted to mention one more thing in your tax return.

There is an $800 credit (free money) as Working Pay Credit for MFJ people this year. Since you are going to use ITIN of your wife, probably they might pay you only $400 your portion. You can get another $400 next year tax filing with your wife's SSN. Please check it out. I think similar thing happened to me some time back with my wife's ITIN filing.

These credits are introduced for the last few years to boost the U.S economy and it can vanish in the future.

Loto

Loto, I just checked the scheduled M from my last year tax return. I have claimed $800 as 'Making work pay' even using my wife's ITIN. So I think I will qualify for it this year too with ITIN. Thanks a bunch !

Picked up hubby at the airport yesterday drove to the poconos made it there safely thank God.

POE was quick.

He joined the GC line the line was long. He got fingerprinted and they took his photo at the booth. His package was collected and opened. The immigration officer gathered everything together and then directed him to another room where his index finger was taken and he signed a paper.

Next step ROC in Oct 2012.

Congrats Layd, you must have having good time with your hubby and thanks for sharing the info. :D

My NVC Journey

10/12/10 –NVC received the file

10/15/10 -NVC case # generated

10/18/10 -Called NVC and gave both beneficiary and petitioner email addresses

10/19/10 - Beneficiary emailed DS-3032 to NVC and also mailed the hard copy

10/26/10 - Called NVC and got the IIN

10/26/10 - Paid AOS fee $ 88.00

10/27/10 - AOS fee status shows "PAID"

10/27/10 - AOS package expressed mailed (next day delivery)

10/30/10 - IV fee bill generated and paid immediately

10/30/10 - Received AOS fee bill and DS-3032 kit and also received the confirmation of receipt of DS-3032

11/04/10 - IV fee bill status shown as "paid"

11/04/10 - Sent IV package (next day delivery)

11/06/10 - Received IV instructions packet (packet 3) via email

11/08/10 - AOS entered into NVC system

11/16/10 - AOS was reviewed and OK'ed

11/18/10 - IV entered into NVC system

11/24/10 - IV package was reviewed and generated artificial RFE for missing photographs (which was actually submitted with the package)

11/26/10 - RFE response mailed out

11/29/10 - RFE response delivered to NVC

12/08/10 - RFE response entered into NVC system

12/15/10 - SIF :)

12/15/10 - Case Complete :)

01/03/11 - Interview date assigned for Feb 15 @ 1:30 PM

01/17/11 - Medical done ! Passed

01/25/11 - Re-scheduled the interview for Feb 1 @ 1:00 PM

02/01/11 - Interview @ 1:00 PM - Approved :)

02/03/11 - Visa picked up from USEM

02/12/11 - POE @ JFK

Filed: Country: India
Timeline
Posted

binny,

What I see is your IV package delivered on 1/11/11. I don't think they will enter it into their system in 2 days in normal path. Entry will take around 10 days and SIF ,CC another 10 days normally from the package delivery date. This is what I have seen so far.

Loto

Well I was surprised 2, When I called NVC and AVR was saying NVC has received checklist response on January 13 2011 please allow 6-8 weeks 4 the review. I also spoke with the operator and said they have received some kind of mail on the 13th. please allow 20 business days for the review.

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

So our case is on another review...need to wait another two weeks to see what they say....just to be safe, my husband is getting both police records again.... That way if there is a problem, I will just mail them out again....####### I am sick of this

Wait is really boring, Tany :angry:

Loto

Sure after 3kids will need a grand honeymoon but will prefer an exotic island.

:)

Loto

Picked up hubby at the airport yesterday drove to the poconos made it there safely thank God.

POE was quick.

He joined the GC line the line was long. He got fingerprinted and they took his photo at the booth. His package was collected and opened. The immigration officer gathered everything together and then directed him to another room where his index finger was taken and he signed a paper.

Next step ROC in Oct 2012.

Grand :dance:

LD, Happy wishes to both of you again, enjoy :thumbs:

Loto

Loto, I just checked the scheduled M from my last year tax return. I have claimed $800 as 'Making work pay' even using my wife's ITIN. So I think I will qualify for it this year too with ITIN. Thanks a bunch !

Then no worries, Malvika :thumbs:

Loto

Well I was surprised 2, When I called NVC and AVR was saying NVC has received checklist response on January 13 2011 please allow 6-8 weeks 4 the review. I also spoke with the operator and said they have received some kind of mail on the 13th. please allow 20 business days for the review.

Good luck binny :thumbs: You should be done by the end of next week or early following week :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-5 Country: India
Timeline
Posted

Now update from our side :star:

Today signed all loan paper work for the little condo, locked the rate at 3.5% for 5/1 ARM. Given all 5% deposit to the realtor. Closing will be bit aggressive and it will be on 2/28. Appraisal will be ordered on Mon or Tue.

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: Morocco
Timeline
Posted

congrats to you Loto! :thumbs:

Now I have another concern...I just noticed that the police record we sent with our ds 230 expired on january 19, 2011....when they are reviewing our file again...will they request another one? I figured we would have to get updated ones for the interview, but now worried that the expired one will be a problem since our case is still at nvc...the casier judiciare they are stating is wrong doesn't expire til march...

Never give up on anything God has told you to believe for; never quit doing anything He has clearly shown you to do. Your diligence will pay off with a blessing from God." -Joyce Meyers

K1 Journey

-Filed August 2009

-Approved October 2009

-Interview in Casablanca January 2010

-Results DENIED

CR1 Journey

-Married March 2010

-Filed June 2010

-Approved October 2010

-NVC Journey 13 Weeks

-Interview in Casablanca March 2011

-Results DENIED

-USCIS received May 10, 2011

-NOIR received January 30, 2012

-NOIR sent February 21, 2012

-NOIR received by USCIS February 22, 2012

-NOIR response February 28, 2012--REAFFIRMED!

-NVC received petition March 19, 2012

-Petition sent to Casa March 20, 2012

-Consulate called husband to set interview March 26, 2012

-Interview set for April 2, 2012 at 3pm!!

-Interview results--APPROVED!

-Civil documents in--April 5, 2012

-Consulate called April 6, 2012 to pick up visa following Monday

-IR1 received--April 9, 2012

-POE--May 9, 2012

-Applied SS card--May 23, 2012

-Received SS card--May 26, 2012

-Received Welcome Letter--May 29, 2012

-GC mailed--June 1, 2012

-Received 10 year GC--June 4, 2012

-Applied for citizenship--February/March 2015

-Request for more proof/evidence--July 2015

-Approved--July 2015

-Citizenship Ceremony-- August 2015

NO MORE IMMIGRATION!!????

 
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