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beancare   2

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I just sent my DS-230 package and I didn't have a cover letter on it. Will that cause the delay of our case? And also I didn't put my birth date on my photo. Will that be a problem? We are trying very hard for me to come in US before Christmas.

September 2007 - We started chatting

January 11, 2008 - He visited me here in Philippines

January 18,2008 - Our engagement ceremony

July 14,2008 - his 2nd time here in Philippines

August 08,2008 - Our WEDDING

August 2008- December 15 2009 - We lived together here in Philippines.

December 15, 2009 - He went back in Colorado ( my saddest moment)

March 27, 2010 - I-130 sent

April 09, 2010 - NOA1 received

September 18, 2010 - NOA2 received ( major major happiness )

October 04, 2010 - NVC received / case number assigned

October 08, 2010 - Received AOS bill

October 11, 2010 - AOS bill paid

October 15, 2010 - AOS status "paid"

October 22, 2010 - IV- bill received

October 23, 2010 - IV bill paid

October 27, 2010 - IV bill status "paid" DS-230 packet sent

December 01 - 02, 2010 - Medical exam ( passed)

December 17, 2010 - NVC case complete! -)

February 01, 2010 - Interview ( 8:30 AM)

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LotofPatience   65

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I just sent my DS-230 package and I didn't have a cover letter on it. Will that cause the delay of our case? And also I didn't put my birth date on my photo. Will that be a problem? We are trying very hard for me to come in US before Christmas.

Those are not the requirements, but are "nice to have" things.

It won't delay the process.

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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beancare   2

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Thank you soooooo much for being so cooperative and informative. Do you think I can make it before Christmas based on my timeline?

September 2007 - We started chatting

January 11, 2008 - He visited me here in Philippines

January 18,2008 - Our engagement ceremony

July 14,2008 - his 2nd time here in Philippines

August 08,2008 - Our WEDDING

August 2008- December 15 2009 - We lived together here in Philippines.

December 15, 2009 - He went back in Colorado ( my saddest moment)

March 27, 2010 - I-130 sent

April 09, 2010 - NOA1 received

September 18, 2010 - NOA2 received ( major major happiness )

October 04, 2010 - NVC received / case number assigned

October 08, 2010 - Received AOS bill

October 11, 2010 - AOS bill paid

October 15, 2010 - AOS status "paid"

October 22, 2010 - IV- bill received

October 23, 2010 - IV bill paid

October 27, 2010 - IV bill status "paid" DS-230 packet sent

December 01 - 02, 2010 - Medical exam ( passed)

December 17, 2010 - NVC case complete! -)

February 01, 2010 - Interview ( 8:30 AM)

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LotofPatience   65

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Thank you soooooo much for being so cooperative and informative. Do you think I can make it before Christmas based on my timeline?

Chances are still there for a late Dec interview if NVC completes before middle of November. I don't know how busy is Manila Consulate.

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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Henykat   16

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I just sent my DS-230 package and I didn't have a cover letter on it. Will that cause the delay of our case? And also I didn't put my birth date on my photo. Will that be a problem? We are trying very hard for me to come in US before Christmas.

In the instructions, it told you to make a cover letter and put your birth date on your photo. How will they be able to know what you sent or the age of the person in the photo without these things?

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In the instructions, it told you to make a cover letter and put your birth date on your photo. How will they be able to know what you sent or the age of the person in the photo without these things?

What instructions? It didn't tell anything in the travel state website plus I called the NVC and the woman I spoke with didn't tell about it. I agree to Loto. Not so important but it would be nice to have those so it is just easy for them to check the list of the documents I sent. About my age, they can take a look at my DS-230 form. Hahaha.... I think what important is the cover sheet. Anyways I appreciate your opinion!

September 2007 - We started chatting

January 11, 2008 - He visited me here in Philippines

January 18,2008 - Our engagement ceremony

July 14,2008 - his 2nd time here in Philippines

August 08,2008 - Our WEDDING

August 2008- December 15 2009 - We lived together here in Philippines.

December 15, 2009 - He went back in Colorado ( my saddest moment)

March 27, 2010 - I-130 sent

April 09, 2010 - NOA1 received

September 18, 2010 - NOA2 received ( major major happiness )

October 04, 2010 - NVC received / case number assigned

October 08, 2010 - Received AOS bill

October 11, 2010 - AOS bill paid

October 15, 2010 - AOS status "paid"

October 22, 2010 - IV- bill received

October 23, 2010 - IV bill paid

October 27, 2010 - IV bill status "paid" DS-230 packet sent

December 01 - 02, 2010 - Medical exam ( passed)

December 17, 2010 - NVC case complete! -)

February 01, 2010 - Interview ( 8:30 AM)

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Henykat   16

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What instructions? It didn't tell anything in the travel state website plus I called the NVC and the woman I spoke with didn't tell about it. I agree to Loto. Not so important but it would be nice to have those so it is just easy for them to check the list of the documents I sent. About my age, they can take a look at my DS-230 form. Hahaha.... I think what important is the cover sheet. Anyways I appreciate your opinion!

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OBX   51

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Those are not the requirements, but are "nice to have" things.

It won't delay the process.

Loto

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USCIS

NOA1 08/19/08

NOA2 01/20/09

NVC

Received 01/26/09

Completed 02/13/09 (19 Days)

Interview Assigned 03/27/09 (6 weeks after NVC completion)

Medical

04/14/09 (Toronto)

Interview

Montreal 05/12/09 (88 days after NVC completion) **APPROVED**

POE

06/16/09 Buffalo

07/02/09 Welcome Letter Received

07/07/09 Applied for SSN

07/10/09 "Card production ordered" email received

07/13/09 SSN received

07/14/09 "Approval notice sent" email received

07/17/09 GREEN CARD received

Removal of Conditions

03/21/11 I-751 mailed to VSC

03/23/11 I-751 received at VSC

03/29/11 Cheque Cashed

03/30/11 NOA1 received (3/24/11)

04/11/11 Biometrics appointment notice received

05/05/11 Biometric appointment

12/13/11 **Approval date** (5 days short of 9 months!)

12/19/11 Approval letter and green card received

Naturalization

05/16/2019 Filed online (estimated completion February 2020)

05/18/2019 Biometrics scheduled

05/21/2019 Receipt notice and biometrics notices posted to online account.05/23/2019 Hard copy of NOA1 received

05/24/2019 Hard copy of biometrics appointment received

06/07/2019 Biometrics appointment (estimated completion January 2020)

12/31/2019 Email received "Interview scheduled"

01/01/2020 Interview date notice posted to online account (02/19/2020)

01/05/2019 Hard copy of interview appointment received

02/19/2020 Interview (**Approved**) and same day Oath Ceremony. 

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lady_bug   1

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I just sent my DS-230 package and I didn't have a cover letter on it. Will that cause the delay of our case? And also I didn't put my birth date on my photo. Will that be a problem? We are trying very hard for me to come in US before Christmas.

we dont include cover letter just the barcoded letter...=)

IR1...JOURNEY TO NVC...

10/04/2010: Case# received, Both email id provided

10/05/2010: DS-3032 COA emailed to NVC

10/11/2010: IIN received

10/11/2010: I-864 AOS review fee ($88) online payment

10/13/2010: I-864 AOS status 'PAID'

10/16/2010: AOS package mailed out

10/16/2010: ds3032 accepted

10/17/2010: DS-230 IV fee ($404)...online payment..-in process

10/18/2010: I-864 AOS package delivery

10/21/2010: I-864 AOS package completion

10/19/2010: DS-230 IV status 'PAID',

10/20/2010: DS-230 IV package mailed out

10/22/2010: DS-230 IV package delivery

10/26/2010: AOS and ds230 enter to their system and under review

10/28/2010: NBI reciv at NVC mailing room.. track and confirmed by USPS

11/02/2010: NVC recieved my NBI and enter to their system/ operator said allow 2-4 weeks for the review

11/05/2010: RFE- AOS 2009 IRS tax...missing...(even if we included d 2007,2008,2009 irs tax) careless NVC,

11/13/2010: ds230 accepted no RFE..tnx GOD..

11/14/2010: checklist letter recieved

11/15/2010: RFE sent to NVC

11/16/2010: NVC recieved our RFE

11/30/2010: RFE enter to their system

12/02/2010: SIF

12/03/2010: case complete

12/07/2010: MEDICAL @ st.lukes PASSED!!!!

01/06/2010: interview date 6;30 am

01/12/2010: VISA ON HAND...

01/19/2010: flight POE ( DETROIT )

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IndigoSkies   168

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Cover letters aren't a requirement. People include them if they have an especially complex case that they believe will need further enlightening. If you didn't include it, don't worry about it. It's not a show stopper. Manila consulate is a busy one. So you're pushing it by hoping a December interview. Might might happen if you're lucky. But I'm going to predict that it'll be in January. But I wish you best of luck.

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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