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Linasaur Apprentice

Linasaur   0

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So my fiance had his interview in Montreal on September 23rd, but couldn't get his police certificate in time. He returned on the 28th to give it in person, was told that everything is approved and he should expect the visa in the mail early the following week. I know it's "only" been 8 business days since then (and curse you, Thanksgiving!) but we are in such agonizing panic that it's hard to concentrate on anything. Please reassure me that this is okay :P

(I was on hold with DoS for 2.5 hours this morning trying to get information - unfortunately I had to get to work before anyone answered. Arrrrgh.)

  • 02/16/2010 - i129F sent
  • 02/22/2010 - NOA1
  • 04/20/2010 - NOA2 (hardcopy on 4/22)
  • 09/23/2010 - Interview
  • 09/28/2010 - Returned with police cert
  • 10/14/2010 - Went back to consulate to redo fingerprints
  • 10/18/2010 - Received visa! POE same day
  • 10/22/2010 - Wedding <3
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Linasaur Apprentice

Linasaur   0

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I wasn't aware that they kept their phone lines ringing during closed business hours, with the whole "Someone will be with you in a bit" thing going on. You're kidding. This is the cruelest thing in the world.

  • 02/16/2010 - i129F sent
  • 02/22/2010 - NOA1
  • 04/20/2010 - NOA2 (hardcopy on 4/22)
  • 09/23/2010 - Interview
  • 09/28/2010 - Returned with police cert
  • 10/14/2010 - Went back to consulate to redo fingerprints
  • 10/18/2010 - Received visa! POE same day
  • 10/22/2010 - Wedding <3
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Linasaur Apprentice

Linasaur   0

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9 days today since all the documents were submitted. DoS says the visa is approved to be issued, but not issued yet. Argh! What is the motherflipping hold up :(

  • 02/16/2010 - i129F sent
  • 02/22/2010 - NOA1
  • 04/20/2010 - NOA2 (hardcopy on 4/22)
  • 09/23/2010 - Interview
  • 09/28/2010 - Returned with police cert
  • 10/14/2010 - Went back to consulate to redo fingerprints
  • 10/18/2010 - Received visa! POE same day
  • 10/22/2010 - Wedding <3
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Canadiandggal Proficient

Canadiandggal   49

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9 days today since all the documents were submitted. DoS says the visa is approved to be issued, but not issued yet. Argh! What is the motherflipping hold up :(

They tend to do what they want WHEN they want, Its sucks and I am sorry that you are just sitting waiting but they don't tend to do things "quickly". :)

~~~Marriage : 2009-07-10~~~

~~~I-130 Sent : 2009-11-24~~~

~~~ Medical : 2010-09-28~~~ ~~~ MTL Interview : 2010-10-20~~~ ~~~ APPROVED~~~

~~~POE Date :2010-10-31~~~ ~~~Received SSN's 2010-11-08~~

~~~Welcome Letter/Notice Receipt :2010-11-30~~~ ~~~Received Our Green Cards 2010-12-06~~~

~~~ ROC :2012-08-20~~~ ~~~NOA1 :2012-08-28~~~ ~~~BIO :2012-09-25~~~~

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Udella&Wiz Mentor

Udella&Wiz   325

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You're right - it's been 9 possible business days. However - nothing guarantees they bring the mail upstairs more then one a day :) Mabel, Ethel and Fred probably take long lunches on Fridays and leave early on Fridays too.

I know you're anxious - but honestly it hasn't been too long (it included a holiday weekend) and you're talking about a government office -when have you seen them act swiftly before? :)

Patience

Wiz(USC) and Udella(Cdn & USC!)

Naturalization

02/22/11 - Filed

02/28/11 - NOA

03/28/11 - FP

06/17/11 - status change - scheduled for interview

06/20?/11 - received physical interview letter

07/13/11 - Interview in Fairfax,VA - easiest 10 minutes of my life

07/19/11 - Oath ceremony in Fairfax, VA

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Removal of Conditions

12/1/09 - received at VSC

12/2/09 - NOA's for self and daughter

01/12/10 - Biometrics completed

03/15/10 - 10 Green Card Received - self and daughter

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Linasaur Apprentice

Linasaur   0

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You're right, I haven't - their work has been completely unreliable from day 1 :P

At what point can the wait be considered too long for an approved visa? When is it realistic to start being concerned?

  • 02/16/2010 - i129F sent
  • 02/22/2010 - NOA1
  • 04/20/2010 - NOA2 (hardcopy on 4/22)
  • 09/23/2010 - Interview
  • 09/28/2010 - Returned with police cert
  • 10/14/2010 - Went back to consulate to redo fingerprints
  • 10/18/2010 - Received visa! POE same day
  • 10/22/2010 - Wedding <3
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LeslienScott   6

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My interview was Sept. 24th & I still haven't received my visa yet. They just issued it late Fri. (10 business days)

OUR TIMELINE AND K1 JOURNEY

Sept 4, 2009...We meet in Toronto, Canada at a Kid Rock concert
Feb 19, 2010...NOA1 recieved in mail
May 19, 2010...NOA2 (92 days)
Sept 24, 2010...Interview! APPROVED! smile.png
Oct 29, 2010...POE--Buffalo, NY
Nov 10, 2010...Courthouse wedding in NY state
Dec 11, 2010...Beach wedding in Hawaii

Dec 09, 2010...NOA for AOS, EAD, AP
Feb 11, 2011...AOS & EAD approved smile.png
Feb 12, 2011...AP approved smile.png
Feb 18, 2011...Received GREEN CARD smile.png
Feb 18, 2011...Received AP
Feb 22, 2011...Received EAD

Nov 09, 2012...Sent in I-751, Removal of Conditions
Nov 14, 2011...NOA1
Dec 18, 2012...Biometrics

May 03, 2013...10 year GREEN CARD approved! yes.gif

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Linasaur Apprentice

Linasaur   0

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Thanks LeslienScott :) It's nice hearing that this isn't something to panic about just yet.

  • 02/16/2010 - i129F sent
  • 02/22/2010 - NOA1
  • 04/20/2010 - NOA2 (hardcopy on 4/22)
  • 09/23/2010 - Interview
  • 09/28/2010 - Returned with police cert
  • 10/14/2010 - Went back to consulate to redo fingerprints
  • 10/18/2010 - Received visa! POE same day
  • 10/22/2010 - Wedding <3
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