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April Filers please don't forget to update the spreadsheet I made for us with your information as your immigration process unfurls!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?authkey=CMmNmsQL&key=0Ar4XbpnWRBNodHMzLUVFZ1BwbTAwZ0lRenlBMWNNSUE&hl=en_US&authkey=CMmNmsQL#gid=0

USCIS- (77 Days)
I-130 Sent : 04-05-2011
I-130 NOA1 : 04-08-2011
I-130 NOA2 : 06-24-2011

NVC- (29 Days)
NVC Received : 07-25-2011

NVC Case Closed: 08-23-2011
Medical/VFS/Interview
Interview Date Recieved: 09-02-2011
Medical Completed: 09-16-2011
VFS Fees Paid and Documents Submitted: 10-21-2011
Interview: 11-10-2011

Interview Status: Approved
Visa In Hand: 11-10-2011

USA

P.O.E- Chicago, IL: 12-16-11
Recieved Welcome Letter: 01-03-2012
Received Green Card: 01-19-2012
Re-applied for SSN: 01-23-2012
Received SSN: 01-27-2012

Apply for Removal of Conditions: 09-17-13

ROC- (112 Days)

I-751 Sent (CSC): 11-22-13

Check Cashed: 11-27-13

I-751 NOA1: 11-30-13

Biometrics: 12-23-13
Case Status: Approved
Green Card Issued: 3-14-14

Green Card In Hand: 3-20-14

CITIZENSHIP

Apply For N-400: 1-28-15

Check Cashed: 02-5-15

NOA: 02-11-15

Biometrics: 03-2-15

In Line Interview: 06-10-15

Interview: 07-20-15

Interview Status: Approved

Oath Ceremony: 08-20-15

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Still waiting for our NOA2, wont lie I'm a little worried :(

Edited by Anas & Ayesha

Your I-130 was approved in 293 Days
04/18/2011 Sent in I-130
04/28/2011 NOA 1 Received in the Mail
11/10/2011 Received a REF **Must prove Bona Fide Marital Relationship**
01/03/2012 Sent REF documentation to California Service Center 2079 pages sent to USCIS
01/05/2012 UPDATED CASE STATUS...On January 5, 2012, we received your response to our request for evidence.
02/07/2012 NOA2 I-130 APPROVED

Embassy
06/27/2012 Interview Date
05/12/2012 Medical done in Lahore
06/272012 DENIED AT THE INTERVIEW 212(A)(5a) ***this code is incorrect*** We have no idea why they denied the visa!

APPEAL PROCESS
08/29/2012 File received back at NVC Embassy and forwarded to CSC
09/10/2012 Received a NOA 1 & Text Message that file was sent to California Service Center where they will make a decision on our case.

05/29/2013 Reaffirmed by USCIS without any appeal process

Embassy

07/02/2013 The Embassy called my husband for packet 3.

07/11/2013 My husband sent in packed 3

07/17/2013 Embassy refused our case yet again without an Interview and set our file back to NVC

07/20/2013 NVC returned out file to USCIS

09/29/2013 To date USCIS has not entered our case back into the system and no one knows where it is!



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Still waiting for our NOA2, wont lie I'm a little worried :(

Hang in there.

I understand that it's difficult to see all of us other April filers get approved and move on. But, just remember that it does take 5 months at minimum. You have to start thinking this way.

Once it's past 5 months...start panicking.

USCIS- (77 Days)
I-130 Sent : 04-05-2011
I-130 NOA1 : 04-08-2011
I-130 NOA2 : 06-24-2011

NVC- (29 Days)
NVC Received : 07-25-2011

NVC Case Closed: 08-23-2011
Medical/VFS/Interview
Interview Date Recieved: 09-02-2011
Medical Completed: 09-16-2011
VFS Fees Paid and Documents Submitted: 10-21-2011
Interview: 11-10-2011

Interview Status: Approved
Visa In Hand: 11-10-2011

USA

P.O.E- Chicago, IL: 12-16-11
Recieved Welcome Letter: 01-03-2012
Received Green Card: 01-19-2012
Re-applied for SSN: 01-23-2012
Received SSN: 01-27-2012

Apply for Removal of Conditions: 09-17-13

ROC- (112 Days)

I-751 Sent (CSC): 11-22-13

Check Cashed: 11-27-13

I-751 NOA1: 11-30-13

Biometrics: 12-23-13
Case Status: Approved
Green Card Issued: 3-14-14

Green Card In Hand: 3-20-14

CITIZENSHIP

Apply For N-400: 1-28-15

Check Cashed: 02-5-15

NOA: 02-11-15

Biometrics: 03-2-15

In Line Interview: 06-10-15

Interview: 07-20-15

Interview Status: Approved

Oath Ceremony: 08-20-15

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Hang in there.

I understand that it's difficult to see all of us other April filers get approved and move on. But, just remember that it does take 5 months at minimum. You have to start thinking this way.

Once it's past 5 months...start panicking.

Yes, I'm trying.......

It looks like a great possibility for you guys who are moving along that you may be together by years end :)) That's wonderful.

Your I-130 was approved in 293 Days
04/18/2011 Sent in I-130
04/28/2011 NOA 1 Received in the Mail
11/10/2011 Received a REF **Must prove Bona Fide Marital Relationship**
01/03/2012 Sent REF documentation to California Service Center 2079 pages sent to USCIS
01/05/2012 UPDATED CASE STATUS...On January 5, 2012, we received your response to our request for evidence.
02/07/2012 NOA2 I-130 APPROVED

Embassy
06/27/2012 Interview Date
05/12/2012 Medical done in Lahore
06/272012 DENIED AT THE INTERVIEW 212(A)(5a) ***this code is incorrect*** We have no idea why they denied the visa!

APPEAL PROCESS
08/29/2012 File received back at NVC Embassy and forwarded to CSC
09/10/2012 Received a NOA 1 & Text Message that file was sent to California Service Center where they will make a decision on our case.

05/29/2013 Reaffirmed by USCIS without any appeal process

Embassy

07/02/2013 The Embassy called my husband for packet 3.

07/11/2013 My husband sent in packed 3

07/17/2013 Embassy refused our case yet again without an Interview and set our file back to NVC

07/20/2013 NVC returned out file to USCIS

09/29/2013 To date USCIS has not entered our case back into the system and no one knows where it is!



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Yes, I'm trying.......

It looks like a great possibility for you guys who are moving along that you may be together by years end :)) That's wonderful.

I hope so. :)

If it makes you feel any better...I know a person on here that has been waiting for NOA2 since late October...

USCIS- (77 Days)
I-130 Sent : 04-05-2011
I-130 NOA1 : 04-08-2011
I-130 NOA2 : 06-24-2011

NVC- (29 Days)
NVC Received : 07-25-2011

NVC Case Closed: 08-23-2011
Medical/VFS/Interview
Interview Date Recieved: 09-02-2011
Medical Completed: 09-16-2011
VFS Fees Paid and Documents Submitted: 10-21-2011
Interview: 11-10-2011

Interview Status: Approved
Visa In Hand: 11-10-2011

USA

P.O.E- Chicago, IL: 12-16-11
Recieved Welcome Letter: 01-03-2012
Received Green Card: 01-19-2012
Re-applied for SSN: 01-23-2012
Received SSN: 01-27-2012

Apply for Removal of Conditions: 09-17-13

ROC- (112 Days)

I-751 Sent (CSC): 11-22-13

Check Cashed: 11-27-13

I-751 NOA1: 11-30-13

Biometrics: 12-23-13
Case Status: Approved
Green Card Issued: 3-14-14

Green Card In Hand: 3-20-14

CITIZENSHIP

Apply For N-400: 1-28-15

Check Cashed: 02-5-15

NOA: 02-11-15

Biometrics: 03-2-15

In Line Interview: 06-10-15

Interview: 07-20-15

Interview Status: Approved

Oath Ceremony: 08-20-15

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I hope so. :)

If it makes you feel any better...I know a person on here that has been waiting for NOA2 since late October...

I hope so also :)

October 2010 :(( Oh that is so very sad....no doesn't make me feel any better. Just puts me in my place that I have no room to complain.

Your I-130 was approved in 293 Days
04/18/2011 Sent in I-130
04/28/2011 NOA 1 Received in the Mail
11/10/2011 Received a REF **Must prove Bona Fide Marital Relationship**
01/03/2012 Sent REF documentation to California Service Center 2079 pages sent to USCIS
01/05/2012 UPDATED CASE STATUS...On January 5, 2012, we received your response to our request for evidence.
02/07/2012 NOA2 I-130 APPROVED

Embassy
06/27/2012 Interview Date
05/12/2012 Medical done in Lahore
06/272012 DENIED AT THE INTERVIEW 212(A)(5a) ***this code is incorrect*** We have no idea why they denied the visa!

APPEAL PROCESS
08/29/2012 File received back at NVC Embassy and forwarded to CSC
09/10/2012 Received a NOA 1 & Text Message that file was sent to California Service Center where they will make a decision on our case.

05/29/2013 Reaffirmed by USCIS without any appeal process

Embassy

07/02/2013 The Embassy called my husband for packet 3.

07/11/2013 My husband sent in packed 3

07/17/2013 Embassy refused our case yet again without an Interview and set our file back to NVC

07/20/2013 NVC returned out file to USCIS

09/29/2013 To date USCIS has not entered our case back into the system and no one knows where it is!



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Friends

I finally got my case number today from NVC. It starts wth HNK. I am guessing that somehow signifies HongKong consulate which should be the one since beneficiary is in HongKong as a resident. Now, am I ready to send DS-3032 or do I need to wait for NVC to send me something first ? From this forum, I figured that we can email DS-3032 directly to NVC. But if I print the DS-3032 form online, do I need to worry about any specific barcodes sent by NVC ? Or am I thinking too much here ?


USCIS (80 days for approval)

April 15, 2011: I-130 sent

April 19, 2011: NOA1

July 8, 2011: Case approved (checked USCIS case status)

July 14, 2011: NOA2 hard copy received

USCIS--> NVC case transfer: 30 days

NVC (40 days to case completion)

August 10, 2011: NVC operator confirms they received the case package

August 16,2011: Case number assigned

August 16,2011: DS-3032 email sent to NVC

August 19,2011: DS-3032 email accepted by NVC

August 19,2011: AOS bill of $88 sent by NVC through email

August 19,2011: AOS bill paid online

August 22,2011: IV bill of $404 received through email

August 22,2011: IV bill paid online

August 23,2011: AOS bill shows PAID status

August 23,2011: Mailed I-864 packet to NVC

August 24,2011: IV bill shows PAID status

September 2,2011: Received IV checklist email from NVC

September 6,2011: Mailed DS-230 package

September 20,2011: Case complete as per NVC operator

Consulate/interview

September 30,2011: Interview date confirmed for Nov 3,2011

October 8,2011; Medical exam

November 3,2011: Interview date: APPROVED!!

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Friends

I finally got my case number today from NVC. It starts wth HNK. I am guessing that somehow signifies HongKong consulate which should be the one since beneficiary is in HongKong as a resident. Now, am I ready to send DS-3032 or do I need to wait for NVC to send me something first ? From this forum, I figured that we can email DS-3032 directly to NVC. But if I print the DS-3032 form online, do I need to worry about any specific barcodes sent by NVC ? Or am I thinking too much here ?

Send the DS-3032 via e-mail ASAP. No need for barcodes or anything of that nature.

October 2010 :(( Oh that is so very sad....no doesn't make me feel any better. Just puts me in my place that I have no room to complain.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/user/104727-dumbdumber/page__f__80

USCIS- (77 Days)
I-130 Sent : 04-05-2011
I-130 NOA1 : 04-08-2011
I-130 NOA2 : 06-24-2011

NVC- (29 Days)
NVC Received : 07-25-2011

NVC Case Closed: 08-23-2011
Medical/VFS/Interview
Interview Date Recieved: 09-02-2011
Medical Completed: 09-16-2011
VFS Fees Paid and Documents Submitted: 10-21-2011
Interview: 11-10-2011

Interview Status: Approved
Visa In Hand: 11-10-2011

USA

P.O.E- Chicago, IL: 12-16-11
Recieved Welcome Letter: 01-03-2012
Received Green Card: 01-19-2012
Re-applied for SSN: 01-23-2012
Received SSN: 01-27-2012

Apply for Removal of Conditions: 09-17-13

ROC- (112 Days)

I-751 Sent (CSC): 11-22-13

Check Cashed: 11-27-13

I-751 NOA1: 11-30-13

Biometrics: 12-23-13
Case Status: Approved
Green Card Issued: 3-14-14

Green Card In Hand: 3-20-14

CITIZENSHIP

Apply For N-400: 1-28-15

Check Cashed: 02-5-15

NOA: 02-11-15

Biometrics: 03-2-15

In Line Interview: 06-10-15

Interview: 07-20-15

Interview Status: Approved

Oath Ceremony: 08-20-15

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
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Friends

I finally got my case number today from NVC. It starts wth HNK. I am guessing that somehow signifies HongKong consulate which should be the one since beneficiary is in HongKong as a resident. Now, am I ready to send DS-3032 or do I need to wait for NVC to send me something first ? From this forum, I figured that we can email DS-3032 directly to NVC. But if I print the DS-3032 form online, do I need to worry about any specific barcodes sent by NVC ? Or am I thinking too much here ?

congrats

39th day after NOA2.. STILL NO CASE NUMBER ...(

USCIS

3-23-2011- I-130 Application Mailed to Chicago Lockbox

3-28-2011- Package Received

07-08-2011- NOA2 Status Update(Priority Date)

07-11-2011- NOA2 Hard Copy Received

NVC

8-01-2011- NVC Received

8-22-2011- NVC Case# & IIN Received by email from NVC & E-mails Exchanged (After44 Days)

8-22-2011- DS-3032 Email sent

8-24-2011- DS-3032 mail accepted

8-25-2011- Received Bill & Paid for I-864

8-28-2011- Received Bill & Paid for DS-230

8-29-2011- Paid status for I-864

8-30-2011- Paid status for DS-230

9-02-2011- I-864 Delivered At NVC

9-06-2011- DS-230 Mailed

9-08-2011- I-864 Approved

9-08-2011- DS-230 delivered at NVC

9-13-2011- DS-230 Approved & Case completed

11-10-2011-Interview date!!!!!!!!!12-13-2011

11-23-2011- Medical completed

12-13-2011- Interview date....Approved today...........:)

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Laos
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Hello every one,

Just got an “REF” on my son AOS. I have already corrected my mistakes and prepared a new AOS for my son. My question is should I go ahead and submit the new AOS without having to wait for the letter in the mail??? Also, is this where I send my AOS in reference to “AOS REF”??? Need advise please. Thanks.

National Visa Center

Attn. CMR AOS

31 Rochester Avenue Suite 100

Portsmouth, NH 03801-2914

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
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congrats

39th day after NOA2.. STILL NO CASE NUMBER ...(

Did you call NVC ? They might have received your case package but take a few days to assign the case number. Overall, their operators are helpful and can give you good information.


USCIS (80 days for approval)

April 15, 2011: I-130 sent

April 19, 2011: NOA1

July 8, 2011: Case approved (checked USCIS case status)

July 14, 2011: NOA2 hard copy received

USCIS--> NVC case transfer: 30 days

NVC (40 days to case completion)

August 10, 2011: NVC operator confirms they received the case package

August 16,2011: Case number assigned

August 16,2011: DS-3032 email sent to NVC

August 19,2011: DS-3032 email accepted by NVC

August 19,2011: AOS bill of $88 sent by NVC through email

August 19,2011: AOS bill paid online

August 22,2011: IV bill of $404 received through email

August 22,2011: IV bill paid online

August 23,2011: AOS bill shows PAID status

August 23,2011: Mailed I-864 packet to NVC

August 24,2011: IV bill shows PAID status

September 2,2011: Received IV checklist email from NVC

September 6,2011: Mailed DS-230 package

September 20,2011: Case complete as per NVC operator

Consulate/interview

September 30,2011: Interview date confirmed for Nov 3,2011

October 8,2011; Medical exam

November 3,2011: Interview date: APPROVED!!

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Did you call NVC ? They might have received your case package but take a few days to assign the case number. Overall, their operators are helpful and can give you good information.

they receive my package on 1st Aug

I just called operator, they said it is not updated in system

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USCIS

3-23-2011- I-130 Application Mailed to Chicago Lockbox

3-28-2011- Package Received

07-08-2011- NOA2 Status Update(Priority Date)

07-11-2011- NOA2 Hard Copy Received

NVC

8-01-2011- NVC Received

8-22-2011- NVC Case# & IIN Received by email from NVC & E-mails Exchanged (After44 Days)

8-22-2011- DS-3032 Email sent

8-24-2011- DS-3032 mail accepted

8-25-2011- Received Bill & Paid for I-864

8-28-2011- Received Bill & Paid for DS-230

8-29-2011- Paid status for I-864

8-30-2011- Paid status for DS-230

9-02-2011- I-864 Delivered At NVC

9-06-2011- DS-230 Mailed

9-08-2011- I-864 Approved

9-08-2011- DS-230 delivered at NVC

9-13-2011- DS-230 Approved & Case completed

11-10-2011-Interview date!!!!!!!!!12-13-2011

11-23-2011- Medical completed

12-13-2011- Interview date....Approved today...........:)

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Send the DS-3032 via e-mail ASAP. No need for barcodes or anything of that nature.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/user/104727-dumbdumber/page__f__80

Thanks a lot. I want to confirm one thing. Do I fill out the DS-3032 PDF form and then attach to the email to NVC OR I just send a plain text email to NVC saying that the agent is blah blah.

The email address is : NVCINQUIRY@state.gov


USCIS (80 days for approval)

April 15, 2011: I-130 sent

April 19, 2011: NOA1

July 8, 2011: Case approved (checked USCIS case status)

July 14, 2011: NOA2 hard copy received

USCIS--> NVC case transfer: 30 days

NVC (40 days to case completion)

August 10, 2011: NVC operator confirms they received the case package

August 16,2011: Case number assigned

August 16,2011: DS-3032 email sent to NVC

August 19,2011: DS-3032 email accepted by NVC

August 19,2011: AOS bill of $88 sent by NVC through email

August 19,2011: AOS bill paid online

August 22,2011: IV bill of $404 received through email

August 22,2011: IV bill paid online

August 23,2011: AOS bill shows PAID status

August 23,2011: Mailed I-864 packet to NVC

August 24,2011: IV bill shows PAID status

September 2,2011: Received IV checklist email from NVC

September 6,2011: Mailed DS-230 package

September 20,2011: Case complete as per NVC operator

Consulate/interview

September 30,2011: Interview date confirmed for Nov 3,2011

October 8,2011; Medical exam

November 3,2011: Interview date: APPROVED!!

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Thanks a lot. I want to confirm one thing. Do I fill out the DS-3032 PDF form and then attach to the email to NVC OR I just send a plain text email to NVC saying that the agent is blah blah.

The email address is : NVCINQUIRY@state.gov

Plain text email.

USCIS- (77 Days)
I-130 Sent : 04-05-2011
I-130 NOA1 : 04-08-2011
I-130 NOA2 : 06-24-2011

NVC- (29 Days)
NVC Received : 07-25-2011

NVC Case Closed: 08-23-2011
Medical/VFS/Interview
Interview Date Recieved: 09-02-2011
Medical Completed: 09-16-2011
VFS Fees Paid and Documents Submitted: 10-21-2011
Interview: 11-10-2011

Interview Status: Approved
Visa In Hand: 11-10-2011

USA

P.O.E- Chicago, IL: 12-16-11
Recieved Welcome Letter: 01-03-2012
Received Green Card: 01-19-2012
Re-applied for SSN: 01-23-2012
Received SSN: 01-27-2012

Apply for Removal of Conditions: 09-17-13

ROC- (112 Days)

I-751 Sent (CSC): 11-22-13

Check Cashed: 11-27-13

I-751 NOA1: 11-30-13

Biometrics: 12-23-13
Case Status: Approved
Green Card Issued: 3-14-14

Green Card In Hand: 3-20-14

CITIZENSHIP

Apply For N-400: 1-28-15

Check Cashed: 02-5-15

NOA: 02-11-15

Biometrics: 03-2-15

In Line Interview: 06-10-15

Interview: 07-20-15

Interview Status: Approved

Oath Ceremony: 08-20-15

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
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Overall, their operators are helpful and can give you good information.

Bah to that! Sorry, but frustration is talking here.

Every day I've called, and every day the operators give me a different estimate with different excuses as to why I should be waiting this long. They are clueless! They read from scripts, and some of them are so rude.

USC attempting to obtain GC for Canadian husband


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Apr 11, 2011: I-130 filed
Jul 11, 2011: I-130 approved
Aug 18, 2011: NVC process begins
Oct 6, 2011: NVC process completed
Nov 4, 2011: Interview date assigned
Dec 2, 2011: Interview at Consulate (Result: AP - No reason given on 221g)
Feb 7, 2012: Passport requested by Consulate
(...Husband needed passport for personal reasons during this time...)
Apr 9, 2012: Passport mailed to Consulate
Apr 25, 2012: Visa issued
May 1, 2012: Visa in hand
May 31, 2012: POE at Montreal's Trudeau Airport
Early July: Physical Green Card received in mail. Yes, it's green!

March 13, 2014: ROC filed (went to VSC)

March 17, 2014: NOA

April 22, 2014: Biometrics appointment

December 9, 2014: Case inquiry initiated

December 11, 2014: Response: "The processing of your case has been delayed. A check of our records establishes that your case is not yet ready for decision, as the required security checks remain pending."

March 14, 2014: Received NOA that approval had been given on March 10; expect new GC within 60 days.

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