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newbie_00   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Nepal
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I noticed lots of touches on some of the VJ'ers time-line here. Does this indicate that approval is right around the corner? I haven't had any touches since my NOA1 and i am beginning to worry if my case is collecting dust somewhere. :(:help::bonk:

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USCIS

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I-130 Sent : 2010-04-06

I-130 NOA1 : 2010-04-14

I-130 RFE: 2010-10-19

I-130 RFE Sent: 2010-11-08

I-130 NOA2 : 2010-11-17

I-130 Approved :2010-11-17

217 Days in USCIS

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NVC

====

NVC Case# Assigned : 2010-11-26

DS-3032 : Emailed 2010-11-29

IIN# Received: 2010-11-29

AOS fee Paid (IN Process): 2010-11-29

AOS fee Paid (Cleared): 2010-12-01

AOS Package Mailed: 2010-12-01

AOS package delivered: 2010-12-02

DS-3032: Emailed again: 2010-12-02 (didn't receive confirmation for the first one)

DS-3032: Mailed hard copy 2010-12-07

DS-3032: Received email confirmation from NVC 2010-12-08

IV Fee Bill: Available Online 2010-12-09

IV Fee Bill: Paid 2010-12-10 (In-Process)

IV Fee Bill: Paid 2010-14-10 (Paid)

DS-230 : Mailed 2010-12-15

DS-230: RFE on birth Certificate 2011-01-12

DS-230: Express mailed B.Certificate 2011-01-13

So far 40 Days in NVC, still nothing

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LotofPatience   65

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I noticed lots of touches on some of the VJ'ers time-line here. Does this indicate that approval is right around the corner? I haven't had any touches since my NOA1 and i am beginning to worry if my case collecting dust somewhere.

Without touches many have received approvals.

Touch gives us some peace of mind :star:

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

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nope, touches dont really indicate much unless you try to request expedited processing or there's an error. I've seen some people on their timelines not get a touch and get approved...if you're over the 5 month mark..then call them...it appears you are.

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newbie_00   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Nepal
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Without touches many have received approvals.

Touch gives us some peace of mind :star:

Loto

Thank you lotto, I am worried sick, it's been a long wait.

USCIS

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I-130 Sent : 2010-04-06

I-130 NOA1 : 2010-04-14

I-130 RFE: 2010-10-19

I-130 RFE Sent: 2010-11-08

I-130 NOA2 : 2010-11-17

I-130 Approved :2010-11-17

217 Days in USCIS

--------------------

NVC

====

NVC Case# Assigned : 2010-11-26

DS-3032 : Emailed 2010-11-29

IIN# Received: 2010-11-29

AOS fee Paid (IN Process): 2010-11-29

AOS fee Paid (Cleared): 2010-12-01

AOS Package Mailed: 2010-12-01

AOS package delivered: 2010-12-02

DS-3032: Emailed again: 2010-12-02 (didn't receive confirmation for the first one)

DS-3032: Mailed hard copy 2010-12-07

DS-3032: Received email confirmation from NVC 2010-12-08

IV Fee Bill: Available Online 2010-12-09

IV Fee Bill: Paid 2010-12-10 (In-Process)

IV Fee Bill: Paid 2010-14-10 (Paid)

DS-230 : Mailed 2010-12-15

DS-230: RFE on birth Certificate 2011-01-12

DS-230: Express mailed B.Certificate 2011-01-13

So far 40 Days in NVC, still nothing

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LotofPatience   65

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Thank you lotto, I am worried sick, it's been a long wait.

Oct 6 is your 6 months mark.

If you haven't tried your congressional enquiry, it is the right time to do it. Waiting after 180 days is pointless.

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

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newbie_00   0

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nope, touches dont really indicate much unless you try to request expedited processing or there's an error. I've seen some people on their timelines not get a touch and get approved...if you're over the 5 month mark..then call them...it appears you are.

I did called twice, but i was told to wait and check back if i don't hear anything in 6 mos. I think i am hitting that mark soon... :unsure:

Oct 6 is your 6 months mark.

If you haven't tried your congressional enquiry, it is the right time to do it. Waiting after 180 days is pointless.

Loto

How do i do the congressional inquiry? can you explain?

USCIS

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I-130 Sent : 2010-04-06

I-130 NOA1 : 2010-04-14

I-130 RFE: 2010-10-19

I-130 RFE Sent: 2010-11-08

I-130 NOA2 : 2010-11-17

I-130 Approved :2010-11-17

217 Days in USCIS

--------------------

NVC

====

NVC Case# Assigned : 2010-11-26

DS-3032 : Emailed 2010-11-29

IIN# Received: 2010-11-29

AOS fee Paid (IN Process): 2010-11-29

AOS fee Paid (Cleared): 2010-12-01

AOS Package Mailed: 2010-12-01

AOS package delivered: 2010-12-02

DS-3032: Emailed again: 2010-12-02 (didn't receive confirmation for the first one)

DS-3032: Mailed hard copy 2010-12-07

DS-3032: Received email confirmation from NVC 2010-12-08

IV Fee Bill: Available Online 2010-12-09

IV Fee Bill: Paid 2010-12-10 (In-Process)

IV Fee Bill: Paid 2010-14-10 (Paid)

DS-230 : Mailed 2010-12-15

DS-230: RFE on birth Certificate 2011-01-12

DS-230: Express mailed B.Certificate 2011-01-13

So far 40 Days in NVC, still nothing

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LotofPatience   65

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I did called twice, but i was told to wait and check back if i don't hear anything in 6 mos. I think i am hitting that mark soon... :unsure:

How do i do the congressional inquiry? can you explain?

Just provide me your zip code, I will give you the details.

Ok wait. Don't give it to me. One sec!

Loto

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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

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Just provide me your zip code, I will give you the details.

Ok wait. Don't give it to me. One sec!

Loto

ok

USCIS

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I-130 Sent : 2010-04-06

I-130 NOA1 : 2010-04-14

I-130 RFE: 2010-10-19

I-130 RFE Sent: 2010-11-08

I-130 NOA2 : 2010-11-17

I-130 Approved :2010-11-17

217 Days in USCIS

--------------------

NVC

====

NVC Case# Assigned : 2010-11-26

DS-3032 : Emailed 2010-11-29

IIN# Received: 2010-11-29

AOS fee Paid (IN Process): 2010-11-29

AOS fee Paid (Cleared): 2010-12-01

AOS Package Mailed: 2010-12-01

AOS package delivered: 2010-12-02

DS-3032: Emailed again: 2010-12-02 (didn't receive confirmation for the first one)

DS-3032: Mailed hard copy 2010-12-07

DS-3032: Received email confirmation from NVC 2010-12-08

IV Fee Bill: Available Online 2010-12-09

IV Fee Bill: Paid 2010-12-10 (In-Process)

IV Fee Bill: Paid 2010-14-10 (Paid)

DS-230 : Mailed 2010-12-15

DS-230: RFE on birth Certificate 2011-01-12

DS-230: Express mailed B.Certificate 2011-01-13

So far 40 Days in NVC, still nothing

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LotofPatience   65

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https://writerep.house.gov/writerep/welcome.shtml

Enter your state and zip there. Your congress person will show up.

Send an email to them with all your details. Include the Service Center, Receipt#, A#, Petitioner's and Beneficiary's full name, DOB etc. Explain the situation with the initial filing date.

You will receive a response in few days to a week's time from them. They cannot speed up the things, but will provide you the "exact status".

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

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Nepal
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https://writerep.house.gov/writerep/welcome.shtml

Enter your state and zip there. Your congress person will show up.

Send an email to them with all your details. Include the Service Center, Receipt#, A#, Petitioner's and Beneficiary's full name, DOB etc. Explain the situation with the initial filing date.

You will receive a response in few days to a week's time from them. They cannot speed up the things, but will provide you the "exact status".

Loto

Thanks a lot! i will start working on it now

USCIS

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I-130 Sent : 2010-04-06

I-130 NOA1 : 2010-04-14

I-130 RFE: 2010-10-19

I-130 RFE Sent: 2010-11-08

I-130 NOA2 : 2010-11-17

I-130 Approved :2010-11-17

217 Days in USCIS

--------------------

NVC

====

NVC Case# Assigned : 2010-11-26

DS-3032 : Emailed 2010-11-29

IIN# Received: 2010-11-29

AOS fee Paid (IN Process): 2010-11-29

AOS fee Paid (Cleared): 2010-12-01

AOS Package Mailed: 2010-12-01

AOS package delivered: 2010-12-02

DS-3032: Emailed again: 2010-12-02 (didn't receive confirmation for the first one)

DS-3032: Mailed hard copy 2010-12-07

DS-3032: Received email confirmation from NVC 2010-12-08

IV Fee Bill: Available Online 2010-12-09

IV Fee Bill: Paid 2010-12-10 (In-Process)

IV Fee Bill: Paid 2010-14-10 (Paid)

DS-230 : Mailed 2010-12-15

DS-230: RFE on birth Certificate 2011-01-12

DS-230: Express mailed B.Certificate 2011-01-13

So far 40 Days in NVC, still nothing

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newbie_00   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Nepal
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https://writerep.house.gov/writerep/welcome.shtml

Enter your state and zip there. Your congress person will show up.

Send an email to them with all your details. Include the Service Center, Receipt#, A#, Petitioner's and Beneficiary's full name, DOB etc. Explain the situation with the initial filing date.

You will receive a response in few days to a week's time from them. They cannot speed up the things, but will provide you the "exact status".

Loto

loto i send my I-130 to chicago lockbox but i received NOA1 from California, does this mean my service center is California?

USCIS

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I-130 Sent : 2010-04-06

I-130 NOA1 : 2010-04-14

I-130 RFE: 2010-10-19

I-130 RFE Sent: 2010-11-08

I-130 NOA2 : 2010-11-17

I-130 Approved :2010-11-17

217 Days in USCIS

--------------------

NVC

====

NVC Case# Assigned : 2010-11-26

DS-3032 : Emailed 2010-11-29

IIN# Received: 2010-11-29

AOS fee Paid (IN Process): 2010-11-29

AOS fee Paid (Cleared): 2010-12-01

AOS Package Mailed: 2010-12-01

AOS package delivered: 2010-12-02

DS-3032: Emailed again: 2010-12-02 (didn't receive confirmation for the first one)

DS-3032: Mailed hard copy 2010-12-07

DS-3032: Received email confirmation from NVC 2010-12-08

IV Fee Bill: Available Online 2010-12-09

IV Fee Bill: Paid 2010-12-10 (In-Process)

IV Fee Bill: Paid 2010-14-10 (Paid)

DS-230 : Mailed 2010-12-15

DS-230: RFE on birth Certificate 2011-01-12

DS-230: Express mailed B.Certificate 2011-01-13

So far 40 Days in NVC, still nothing

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LotofPatience   65

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loto i send my I-130 to chicago lockbox but i received NOA1 from California, does this mean my service center is California?

Yes, your service center is California.

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

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newbie_00   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Nepal
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Yes, your service center is California.

Loto

Thanks loto, and very happy for you finally the wait is over for you and reunion is right around the corner,, i wish you all the best and speedy process from here on...

USCIS

======

I-130 Sent : 2010-04-06

I-130 NOA1 : 2010-04-14

I-130 RFE: 2010-10-19

I-130 RFE Sent: 2010-11-08

I-130 NOA2 : 2010-11-17

I-130 Approved :2010-11-17

217 Days in USCIS

--------------------

NVC

====

NVC Case# Assigned : 2010-11-26

DS-3032 : Emailed 2010-11-29

IIN# Received: 2010-11-29

AOS fee Paid (IN Process): 2010-11-29

AOS fee Paid (Cleared): 2010-12-01

AOS Package Mailed: 2010-12-01

AOS package delivered: 2010-12-02

DS-3032: Emailed again: 2010-12-02 (didn't receive confirmation for the first one)

DS-3032: Mailed hard copy 2010-12-07

DS-3032: Received email confirmation from NVC 2010-12-08

IV Fee Bill: Available Online 2010-12-09

IV Fee Bill: Paid 2010-12-10 (In-Process)

IV Fee Bill: Paid 2010-14-10 (Paid)

DS-230 : Mailed 2010-12-15

DS-230: RFE on birth Certificate 2011-01-12

DS-230: Express mailed B.Certificate 2011-01-13

So far 40 Days in NVC, still nothing

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LotofPatience   65

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Thanks loto, and very happy for you finally the wait is over for you and reunion is right around the corner,, i wish you all the best and speedy process from here on...

Thanks newbie! Good luck to you too and your NOA2 is due! Should arrive at any time soon!

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

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IndigoSkies   168

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Touches don't really mean much in grand scheme of all. But I'd wager that a lot of touches means the person looking over the case is indecisive and is having a hard time deciding what to do. Perhaps they'll send request for more evidence. One or two touches are normal. Also many, many people get their approvals without any touches. The best thing you can do is look over Igor's List and get a feel for what is the current average time for approval. That usually will tell you when you can expect your approvals. Like I keep checking Igor's List and figuring out that the average days between NOA1 and NOA2 is 161 days. Lo and behold, I got my NOA2 in exactly 160 days.

You're up for your NOA2 any days now. Contact your Senator's office if you want to since 5 months has already passed for you.

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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)

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