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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Romania
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Home at last :) IR1 visa activated :dance: :dance: :dance: wife and I are so happy :dance: :dance: :dance:

07.19.2010 - NOA1

05.23.2011 - POE - LAX

06.01.2011 - Welcome letter arrived :)

06.04.2011 - 10 year GC received by mail :)

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Home at last :) IR1 visa activated :dance: :dance: :dance: wife and I are so happy :dance: :dance: :dance:

Grats! kicking.gifkicking.gif Oh, and you got an IR-1, nice! You don't have to worry about removing conditions and filing the I-751 in two years ;)

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

Approved for my visa!

03/08/2010: Wedding

03/26/2010: I-130 Mailed

04/16/2010: NOA1 via email

09/21/2010: NOA2 via email

10/27/2010: NVC Case number

11/28/2010: AOS fee paid

03/15/2011: AOS packet sent

11/28/2010: IV fee paid

02/15/2011: IV packet sent

04/01/2011: Case Complete at NVC

04/13/2011: Interview Date Assigned

XX/XX/2011: Package sent to Embassy

05/11/2011: Medical Completed

05/24/2011: Interview Date APPROVED!!!

XX/XX/2011: Visa Received

XX/XX/2011: POE

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May 2

A_J (Canada - January 30)...........APPROVED

ezzeswife (Tunisia - July 15).........APPROVED

ceyhunihal (Turkey - August 11)......APPROVED

May 3

J e n n y (Paraguay - July 14).........APPROVED

minted7 (Canada - April 29).............APPROVED

sarah et luc (France - July 28)...........APPROVED

Saylin (Canada - August 21)..............APPROVED

tena13 (Jamaica - March 18).........APPROVED

Womblina1 (United Kingdom - September 3)......APPROVED

May 4

aviatorbill (Indonesia - July 26).......APPROVED

Bob g (China - April 1)................APPROVED

chrswbwn (Canada - September 23)*........APPROVED

May 9

LARAREYES (Dominican Republic - June 29).......APPROVED

May 10

skynaut (Lithuania - July 30).......APPROVED

May 11

DanTes (Philippines - July 12)......APPROVED

RommelandApril (Philippines - July 6).......APPROVED

Twodice (United Kingdom - September 9)......APPROVED

May 12

Geordie (United Kingdom - August 26)*..........APPROVED

May 13

Purple Turtle (Philippines - February 22, 2011)..........APPROVED

May 16

EGUZI (Albania - August 25)

May 17

hindustani24 (India - July 11)..........APPROVED

Never_lose_hope (Romania - July 6).........APPROVED

May 18

h&F (Pakistan - October 14).......APPROVED

May 23

DR AM (United Arab Emirates - August 13)

May 24

Ashley&John (Canada - March 26)......APPROVED

Disha (India - August 24)

May 26

babaa (India - August 2)

Foreverandever (Pakistan - July 16)

May 31

jennie ann (United Kingdom - August 3)

The Heub's (United Kingdom - October 8)

*NOA1 date

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Home at last :) IR1 visa activated :dance: :dance: :dance: wife and I are so happy :dance: :dance: :dance:

Approved for my visa!

Congratulations!

One more week till my husband's interview. The days seem to go by especially slowly now because there is a solid end date that we are waiting for, and we can do nothing but wait for time to pass until then. But it will all be over soon!

USCIS171 days
08.03.2010: Sent I-130 (Received at Chicago Lockbox on 08.05.2010 – Priority Date)
08.24.2010: NOA1 – Notice Date (Case transferred from CSC to TSC on 11.02.2010 and back to CSC on 02.07.2011)
02.11.2011: NOA2 – Approved! (hard copy received on 02.17.2011)

NVC46 days
02.26.2011: Got NVC case number from AVR (entered on 02.24.2011)
02.28.2011: Called operator to give email addresses and get IIN; emailed beneficiary's change of address and DS-3032; received instruction emails from NVC; AOS fee bill invoiced and paid
03.01.2011: AOS fee shown as "paid"
03.03.2011: DS-3032 accepted; beneficiary's address updated by NVC; IV fee bill invoiced and paid
03.07.2011: IV fee shown as "paid"; AOS and IV packets sent out together via USPS Priority Mail (delivered on 03.09.2011)
03.22.2011: AVR and operator tells us we will receive an RFE
03.26.2011: Received RFE checklist via email (asking for PCCs from China and Taiwan)
03.28.2011: Sent checklist response via USPS Priority Mail (explaining/demonstrating that PCC should not be required)
04.10.2011: AVR message says that checklist response was received on 04.08.2011; sign in failed
04.11.2011: Case completed at NVC!
04.13.2011: Interview date assigned, received Packet 4 via email
04.25.2011: NVC sent case to embassy in London

Embassy – London, United Kingdom
05.23.2011: Medical at Knightsbridge Doctors
05.31.2011: Interview - APPROVED! (301 days from filing)
06.02.2011: Visa in hand
06.07.2011: POE at SFO

Removal of Conditions

04.16.2013: Sent I-751 packet to Vermont Service Center

04.18.2013: I-751 packet received at VSC (check cleared on 05.03)

05.04.2013: Received NOA1 (dated 04.19)

05.11.2013: Received biometrics appointment notice for 06.05.2013 (notice dated 05.08)

05.13.2013: Completed biometrics as a walk-in (would have been out of town for scheduled appointment)

08.21.2013: APPROVED! (Received email update that USCIS has ordered production of new card)

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One more week till my husband's interview. The days seem to go by especially slowly now because there is a solid end date that we are waiting for, and we can do nothing but wait for time to pass until then. But it will all be over soon!

I felt the same way. Each day till my interview felt like an eternity. But like you said, soon it will all be over.

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I felt the same way. Each day till my interview felt like an eternity. But like you said, soon it will all be over.

Thanks, Saylin! After all we've been through – not just the waiting, but all of the uncertainty as well (especially during the whole CSC-TSC-CSC nightmare, bogus RFEs at NVC, etc.) – this should be the easy part!

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USCIS171 days
08.03.2010: Sent I-130 (Received at Chicago Lockbox on 08.05.2010 – Priority Date)
08.24.2010: NOA1 – Notice Date (Case transferred from CSC to TSC on 11.02.2010 and back to CSC on 02.07.2011)
02.11.2011: NOA2 – Approved! (hard copy received on 02.17.2011)

NVC46 days
02.26.2011: Got NVC case number from AVR (entered on 02.24.2011)
02.28.2011: Called operator to give email addresses and get IIN; emailed beneficiary's change of address and DS-3032; received instruction emails from NVC; AOS fee bill invoiced and paid
03.01.2011: AOS fee shown as "paid"
03.03.2011: DS-3032 accepted; beneficiary's address updated by NVC; IV fee bill invoiced and paid
03.07.2011: IV fee shown as "paid"; AOS and IV packets sent out together via USPS Priority Mail (delivered on 03.09.2011)
03.22.2011: AVR and operator tells us we will receive an RFE
03.26.2011: Received RFE checklist via email (asking for PCCs from China and Taiwan)
03.28.2011: Sent checklist response via USPS Priority Mail (explaining/demonstrating that PCC should not be required)
04.10.2011: AVR message says that checklist response was received on 04.08.2011; sign in failed
04.11.2011: Case completed at NVC!
04.13.2011: Interview date assigned, received Packet 4 via email
04.25.2011: NVC sent case to embassy in London

Embassy – London, United Kingdom
05.23.2011: Medical at Knightsbridge Doctors
05.31.2011: Interview - APPROVED! (301 days from filing)
06.02.2011: Visa in hand
06.07.2011: POE at SFO

Removal of Conditions

04.16.2013: Sent I-751 packet to Vermont Service Center

04.18.2013: I-751 packet received at VSC (check cleared on 05.03)

05.04.2013: Received NOA1 (dated 04.19)

05.11.2013: Received biometrics appointment notice for 06.05.2013 (notice dated 05.08)

05.13.2013: Completed biometrics as a walk-in (would have been out of town for scheduled appointment)

08.21.2013: APPROVED! (Received email update that USCIS has ordered production of new card)

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
Timeline

Approved for my visa!

kicking.gifCongratulations.

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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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
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:dance::dance: My husband's visa is approved!!! Yay!! :D:D He was in the consulate for 1 hour and 15 minutes, and it was all over! Thanks to Saylin and others for your guidance and tips which made the process go smoother.

USCIS: (5 months, 18 days)

8/24/10 - filed for I-130

11/3/10 - Case transfered from CSC to TSC

2/14/11 - I-130 approved

NVC: (31 days)

2/28/11 - NVC case number assigned

3/1/11 - Called NVC and gave email addresses to be added to case

3/3/11 - DS-3032 (COA) form received via email; Sent completed DS-3032 to NVC

3/3/11 - Paid AOS fees online

3/4/11 - AOS fees shows as Paid; Sent AOS pacakge via Fedex;

3/8/11 - DS-230 Package IV fee payment option available; paid $404

3/10/11 - Package IV fees shows as Paid. Mailed Package IV documents

3/25/11 - Package IV scanned into the system

3/31/11 - SIF!!

4/1/11 - CC as per operator; AVR updated with CC information.

4/12/11 - Interview date assigned

4/14/11 - Received Interview package via email

4/27/11 - Package left NVC

EMBASSY

4/30/11 - Medical completed

5/24/11 - Interview! --- APPROVED!!!

US

6/19/2011 - POE Chicago

8/9/2011 - Welcome Letter and Receipt Notice received

NO GREEN CARD YET

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has anyone had an update from Val&Gary ? I know Garys interview was about a week or so ago, all has been quiet. Anyone?

USCIS California Service Center - Expedited

09-SEP-2010 : Mailed I130 Petition to Chicago Lockbox.

16-SEP-2010 : Received NOA1.

24-SEP-2010 : Expedite: service request

05-OCT-2010 : Supporting documents sent to CSC.

16-OCT-2010 : RFE received.

19-OCT-2010 : RFE response received at CSC.

22-OCT-2010 : I130 Petition APPROVED.

30-OCT-2010 : NOA2 Received in Mail

NVC - Expedited

27-OCT-2010 : Case Number Assigned

02-NOV-2010 : Expedite request emailed to NVC

10-NOV-2010 : Expedite approved - Case forwarded to Consulate

12-NOV-2010 : Medical

US Embassy - Expedited

18-NOV-2010 : Packet 3 email received.

19-NOV-2010 : Emailed DS230, DS2001

30-NOV-2010 : Interview - 9am Denied: 3 year bar (overstay) - i601 Waiver filed with expedite request

01-DEC-2010 : MP requests assistance from US Ambassador

03-DEC-2010 : Waiver transferred from USCIS to DHS

11-DEC-2010 : Waiver Receipt notification dated 07-DEC-2010

20-DEC-2010 : VISA/Waiver Approved

22-DEC-2010 : Approval letter received

24-DEC-2010 : Passport collected by courier

10-JAN-2011 : CR1 Visa Issued by IVU London

11-JAN-2011 : Passport / Visa delivered.

18-JAN-2011 : POE: EWR (Newark, New Jersey)

17-FEB-2011 : Welcome Letter Arrived

19-FEB-2011 : Green Card I-551 Arrived

I-130 Mailing to Approval (incl. waiver): 102 Days

OCT 2012 : Applied for Removal of Conditions

DEC 2012 : Received NOA1 (GC extention letter)

18-JAN-2013 : Biometrics walk in approved and completed

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has anyone had an update from Val&Gary ? I know Garys interview was about a week or so ago, all has been quiet. Anyone?

A couple of people have dropped off the radar. Val and Gary / Matt and Evieve. They used to post quite a bit, but nothing now in quite a while. Hope all is well with both couples. As for us, my wife will be here on Thursday, 26th. There is a Tropical Storm threatening the Philippines right now though. Hope she can get out of there before they ground the flights.

NATURALIZATION

02/25/2014 - Eligibility date.

03/03/2014 - N-400 package mailed.

03/11/2014 - Check cashed.

03/14/2014 - NOA received.

04/09/2014 - Biometrics.

04/28/2014 - In-Line for Interview - 6 hours later Interview Scheduled!!

05/02/2014 - Interview Letter received. (Mailed on 29 April)

05/26/2014 - 3 year anniversary.

06/02/2014 - Interview. PASSED!

09/11/2014 - Oath Ceremony.

09/16/2014 - Updated driver licence and registered to vote.

10/08/2014 - Updated Social Security

10/14/2014 - Applied for U.S. Passport

10/27/2014 - U.S. Passport arrived in mail (13 days - DID NOT expedite)

10/30/2014 - Naturalization Certificate arrived in mail (was not folded)

MY IMMIGRATION JOURNEY IS OFFICIALLY FINISHED!!

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thats great news for you, fingers crossed, and a safe flight! i last spoke with gary afew days before his interview, but not heard of his outcome.

USCIS California Service Center - Expedited

09-SEP-2010 : Mailed I130 Petition to Chicago Lockbox.

16-SEP-2010 : Received NOA1.

24-SEP-2010 : Expedite: service request

05-OCT-2010 : Supporting documents sent to CSC.

16-OCT-2010 : RFE received.

19-OCT-2010 : RFE response received at CSC.

22-OCT-2010 : I130 Petition APPROVED.

30-OCT-2010 : NOA2 Received in Mail

NVC - Expedited

27-OCT-2010 : Case Number Assigned

02-NOV-2010 : Expedite request emailed to NVC

10-NOV-2010 : Expedite approved - Case forwarded to Consulate

12-NOV-2010 : Medical

US Embassy - Expedited

18-NOV-2010 : Packet 3 email received.

19-NOV-2010 : Emailed DS230, DS2001

30-NOV-2010 : Interview - 9am Denied: 3 year bar (overstay) - i601 Waiver filed with expedite request

01-DEC-2010 : MP requests assistance from US Ambassador

03-DEC-2010 : Waiver transferred from USCIS to DHS

11-DEC-2010 : Waiver Receipt notification dated 07-DEC-2010

20-DEC-2010 : VISA/Waiver Approved

22-DEC-2010 : Approval letter received

24-DEC-2010 : Passport collected by courier

10-JAN-2011 : CR1 Visa Issued by IVU London

11-JAN-2011 : Passport / Visa delivered.

18-JAN-2011 : POE: EWR (Newark, New Jersey)

17-FEB-2011 : Welcome Letter Arrived

19-FEB-2011 : Green Card I-551 Arrived

I-130 Mailing to Approval (incl. waiver): 102 Days

OCT 2012 : Applied for Removal of Conditions

DEC 2012 : Received NOA1 (GC extention letter)

18-JAN-2013 : Biometrics walk in approved and completed

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May 2

A_J (Canada - January 30)...........APPROVED

ezzeswife (Tunisia - July 15).........APPROVED

ceyhunihal (Turkey - August 11)......APPROVED

May 3

J e n n y (Paraguay - July 14).........APPROVED

minted7 (Canada - April 29).............APPROVED

sarah et luc (France - July 28)...........APPROVED

Saylin (Canada - August 21)..............APPROVED

tena13 (Jamaica - March 18).........APPROVED

Womblina1 (United Kingdom - September 3)......APPROVED

May 4

aviatorbill (Indonesia - July 26).......APPROVED

Bob g (China - April 1)................APPROVED

chrswbwn (Canada - September 23)*........APPROVED

May 9

LARAREYES (Dominican Republic - June 29).......APPROVED

May 10

skynaut (Lithuania - July 30).......APPROVED

May 11

DanTes (Philippines - July 12)......APPROVED

RommelandApril (Philippines - July 6).......APPROVED

Twodice (United Kingdom - September 9)......APPROVED

May 12

Geordie (United Kingdom - August 26)*..........APPROVED

May 13

Purple Turtle (Philippines - February 22, 2011)..........APPROVED

May 16

EGUZI (Albania - August 25)

May 17

hindustani24 (India - July 11)..........APPROVED

Never_lose_hope (Romania - July 6).........APPROVED

May 18

h&F (Pakistan - October 14).......APPROVED

May 23

DR AM (United Arab Emirates - August 13)

May 24

Ashley&John (Canada - March 26)......APPROVED

Disha (India - August 24)........APPROVED

May 26

babaa (India - August 2)

Foreverandever (Pakistan - July 16)

May 31

jennie ann (United Kingdom - August 3)

The Heub's (United Kingdom - October 8)

*NOA1 date

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
Timeline

:dance::dance: My husband's visa is approved!!! Yay!! :D:D He was in the consulate for 1 hour and 15 minutes, and it was all over! Thanks to Saylin and others for your guidance and tips which made the process go smoother.

Congratulations! star_smile.gif

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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