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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Jamaica
Timeline
Posted

Keeping my fingers crossed for you guys.

Petitioning for Mother - FB-1 Visa

Service Center : Vermont Service Center

Consulate : Jamaica

USCIS Journey

March 31, 2011: I-130 Sent

April 6, 2011: I-130 NOA1

April 29, 2011: I-130 NO2 - Approved (WOW - 23 Days!!!)

NVC Journey

May 5, 2011: NVC Number Created

May 9, 2011: Retrieved NVC #, Updated Contact Info

May 10, 2011: Rec'd AOS Bill and DS3032 Form. Sent DS3032 via email

May 11, 2011: Rec'd Receipt of DS3032, Paid AOS Bill (payment status: "processing")

May 13, 2011: AOS Bill - payment status: PAID -- Paid IV Bill (payment status: "processing")

May 16, 2011: Mailed AOS. IV BIll - payment status: PAID

May 26, 2011: AOS Approved - confirmed by NVC Rep via phone call which I made

June 01, 2011: Mailed IV Package

June 23, 2011: Incomplete Application - request via email for addtional supporting document (marriage certificate and petitioner's birth certificate)

July 1, 2011: Sent missing documents to NVC

July 15, 2011: Case completed waiting for interview date. They said there are no openings for August, call back 3rd week of August to see about Sept. :-(

Aug 18, 2011: Rec'd interview date of 9/22

Kingston Embassy

Sept 22, 2011: Interview at Consulate. Need addtional supporting document (proof of D-I-L's citizenship)

Sept 22, 2011: Obtained proof, emailed consulate for INFO WINDOW appointment as instructed. Waiting for appt.

Filed: F-2A Visa Country: Jamaica
Timeline
Posted

Keeping my fingers crossed for you guys.

She texted my phone at about 5:15pm cst.. she was approved.

Interview was this morning.

Current cut off date F2A - Current 

Brother's Journey (F2A) - PD Dec 30, 2010


Dec 30 2010 - Notice of Action 1 (NOA1)
May 12 2011 - Notice of Action 2 (NOA2)
May 23 2011 - NVC case # Assigned
Nov 17 2011 - COA / I-864 received
Nov 18 2011 - Sent COA
Apr 30 2012 - Pay AOS fee

Oct 15 2012 - Pay IV fee
Oct 25 2012 - Sent AOS/IV Package

Oct 29 2012 - Pkg Delivered
Dec 24 2012 - Case Complete

May 17 2013 - Interview-Approved

July 19 2013 - Enter the USA

"... Answer when you are called..."

Filed: IR-5 Country: Jamaica
Timeline
Posted (edited)

Keeping my fingers crossed for you guys.

Thanks a lot Kerr_Wife!

And thanks Ricardo lol.

My mom called me after the interview was over. She said it was a short process. They just asked her for the medical package and her passport, then told her to take a seat and wait to be called.

When she went back to the window they said everything was in order and asked her to raise her right hand and say some oath and they gave her back one of the passport-sized pictures. Stamped her Visitor Visa (Cancelled Without Prejudice) and had her pay the mailing fee for the package they will send to her.

I was surprised at the ease of the whole situation actually. I kept asking her what did they ask her - she said they didn't ask her anything. Just asked her for the medical package and passport. I was like Wow...

I'm proud of how calm she appeared to be. I understand there's not much worry for a parent when all the paperwork is in order, but still the anxiety can affect some people. When I spoke to her last night and this morning she sounded real calm. :)

So now just looking forward to receiving that entry package and scheduling her flight. I think I'm more excited than she is haha.

I will update on more developments to follow. :)

Edited by Chenielle

Petitioning for Mom

USCIS Journey

2010-12-23 I-130 Sent

2010-12-31 Check cashed

2011-01-03 I-130 NOA1 - Received I-797C

2011-02-07 I-130 Approved - (35 days!!)

Your I-130 was approved in 35 days from your NOA1 date.

NVC Journey

2011-02-10 NVC Case Number Assigned

2011-02-11 Called NVC / Updated Email Addresses

2011-02-14 Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill (Email)

2011-02-15 Emailed DS-3032 to NVC / Paid I-864 Bill

2011-02-17 I-864 Bill shows Paid / Printed I-864 Cover Sheet

2011-02-18 NVC Received DS-3032 & I-864 Fee (Email)

2011-02-23 Received IV Bill (Email) / Paid IV Bill

2011-02-25 IV Bill shows Paid / Printed IV Cover Sheet

2011-03-26 Mailed AOS Package (I-864EZ)

2011-04-07 NVC Received I-864EZ Package /Requested IV Package (Email)

2011-04-29 Mailed IV Package (DS-230)

2011-05-14 NVC requested Biographic Data Page of mom's Passport (Email)

2011-05-17 Mailed photocopy of Biographic Data Page of mom's Passport

2011-05-26 Sign In Failed / Case Complete (NVC Automated response)

2011-05-27 Case forwarded to Consulate - Packet 4 received (Email)

2011-06-27 Medical Exam - Complete

2011-07-12 IV Interview - Approved

Your interview took 190 days from your I-130 NOA1 date.

2011-07-16 Visa Received

2011-09-21 POE - New York

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Jamaica
Timeline
Posted

Woohooo!!! So happy for you guys. I even put her interview in my planner just so I would remember to send out postive thoughts. My mother-in-law will be happy to know all went so smoothly.

We haven't gotten an interview yet because I forgot to send 2 documents, so I have to wait another 3 weeks or so to hear back from them. But overall, things are moving along nicely.

J-

Thanks a lot Kerr_Wife!

And thanks Ricardo lol.

My mom called me after the interview was over. She said it was a short process. They just asked her for the medical package and her passport, then told her to take a seat and wait to be called.

When she went back to the window they said everything was in order and asked her to raise her right hand and say some oath and they gave her back one of the passport-sized pictures. Stamped her Visitor Visa (Cancelled Without Prejudice) and had her pay the mailing fee for the package they will send to her.

I was surprised at the ease of the whole situation actually. I kept asking her what did they ask her - she said they didn't ask her anything. Just asked her for the medical package and passport. I was like Wow...

I'm proud of how calm she appeared to be. I understand there's not much worry for a parent when all the paperwork is in order, but still the anxiety can affect some people. When I spoke to her last night and this morning she sounded real calm. :)

So now just looking forward to receiving that entry package and scheduling her flight. I think I'm more excited than she is haha.

I will update on more developments to follow. :)

Petitioning for Mother - FB-1 Visa

Service Center : Vermont Service Center

Consulate : Jamaica

USCIS Journey

March 31, 2011: I-130 Sent

April 6, 2011: I-130 NOA1

April 29, 2011: I-130 NO2 - Approved (WOW - 23 Days!!!)

NVC Journey

May 5, 2011: NVC Number Created

May 9, 2011: Retrieved NVC #, Updated Contact Info

May 10, 2011: Rec'd AOS Bill and DS3032 Form. Sent DS3032 via email

May 11, 2011: Rec'd Receipt of DS3032, Paid AOS Bill (payment status: "processing")

May 13, 2011: AOS Bill - payment status: PAID -- Paid IV Bill (payment status: "processing")

May 16, 2011: Mailed AOS. IV BIll - payment status: PAID

May 26, 2011: AOS Approved - confirmed by NVC Rep via phone call which I made

June 01, 2011: Mailed IV Package

June 23, 2011: Incomplete Application - request via email for addtional supporting document (marriage certificate and petitioner's birth certificate)

July 1, 2011: Sent missing documents to NVC

July 15, 2011: Case completed waiting for interview date. They said there are no openings for August, call back 3rd week of August to see about Sept. :-(

Aug 18, 2011: Rec'd interview date of 9/22

Kingston Embassy

Sept 22, 2011: Interview at Consulate. Need addtional supporting document (proof of D-I-L's citizenship)

Sept 22, 2011: Obtained proof, emailed consulate for INFO WINDOW appointment as instructed. Waiting for appt.

Filed: IR-5 Country: United Kingdom
Timeline
Posted

Woohooo!!! So happy for you guys. I even put her interview in my planner just so I would remember to send out postive thoughts. My mother-in-law will be happy to know all went so smoothly.

We haven't gotten an interview yet because I forgot to send 2 documents, so I have to wait another 3 weeks or so to hear back from them. But overall, things are moving along nicely.

J-

First of all a Super Congrats to Chenielle on her mother successful interview!! I would like to ask any of you guys if age is a factor for a easier interview...Very soon my son will file for me and I will be here asking you guys for help!!

Thanks in advance and Again Congrats Chenielle.

I-130 SENT 2012/01/20

I-130 NOA1 2012/01/24

I-130 NOA2 2012/06/12

NVC receiv 2012/07/02

NVC case # 2012/07/13

DS-3032 emailed 2012/07/13

AOS paid 2012/07/20

AOS sent 2012/07/23

DS-3032 Accepted 2012/07/24

IV paid 2012/07/25

IV/DS-230 sent 2012/07/26

RFE missing pay stubs 2012/08/03

Case completed 2012/08/16

Inteview Date 2012/10/16

221g (new co-sponsor and proof of domicile for my son) crazy stuff!

Filed: F-2A Visa Country: Jamaica
Timeline
Posted

First of all a Super Congrats to Chenielle on her mother successful interview!! I would like to ask any of you guys if age is a factor for a easier interview...Very soon my son will file for me and I will be here asking you guys for help!!

Thanks in advance and Again Congrats Chenielle.

naaaw... but might raise concern on the potential immigrate being a public charge

Current cut off date F2A - Current 

Brother's Journey (F2A) - PD Dec 30, 2010


Dec 30 2010 - Notice of Action 1 (NOA1)
May 12 2011 - Notice of Action 2 (NOA2)
May 23 2011 - NVC case # Assigned
Nov 17 2011 - COA / I-864 received
Nov 18 2011 - Sent COA
Apr 30 2012 - Pay AOS fee

Oct 15 2012 - Pay IV fee
Oct 25 2012 - Sent AOS/IV Package

Oct 29 2012 - Pkg Delivered
Dec 24 2012 - Case Complete

May 17 2013 - Interview-Approved

July 19 2013 - Enter the USA

"... Answer when you are called..."

Filed: IR-5 Country: United Kingdom
Timeline
Posted

naaaw... but might raise concern on the potential immigrate being a public charge

Well I'm 42..

I-130 SENT 2012/01/20

I-130 NOA1 2012/01/24

I-130 NOA2 2012/06/12

NVC receiv 2012/07/02

NVC case # 2012/07/13

DS-3032 emailed 2012/07/13

AOS paid 2012/07/20

AOS sent 2012/07/23

DS-3032 Accepted 2012/07/24

IV paid 2012/07/25

IV/DS-230 sent 2012/07/26

RFE missing pay stubs 2012/08/03

Case completed 2012/08/16

Inteview Date 2012/10/16

221g (new co-sponsor and proof of domicile for my son) crazy stuff!

Filed: F-2A Visa Country: Jamaica
Timeline
Posted

Well I'm 42..

Please... 42 is young... My parents are 50 they got approved dec 2010.... I was thinking 75 upwards and with health concerns

Current cut off date F2A - Current 

Brother's Journey (F2A) - PD Dec 30, 2010


Dec 30 2010 - Notice of Action 1 (NOA1)
May 12 2011 - Notice of Action 2 (NOA2)
May 23 2011 - NVC case # Assigned
Nov 17 2011 - COA / I-864 received
Nov 18 2011 - Sent COA
Apr 30 2012 - Pay AOS fee

Oct 15 2012 - Pay IV fee
Oct 25 2012 - Sent AOS/IV Package

Oct 29 2012 - Pkg Delivered
Dec 24 2012 - Case Complete

May 17 2013 - Interview-Approved

July 19 2013 - Enter the USA

"... Answer when you are called..."

Filed: IR-5 Country: United Kingdom
Timeline
Posted

Please... 42 is young... My parents are 50 they got approved dec 2010.... I was thinking 75 upwards and with health concerns

Thanks for the young quote!! Questions wise on the day of the interview do you have any feedback to share please Ricardo?/

I-130 SENT 2012/01/20

I-130 NOA1 2012/01/24

I-130 NOA2 2012/06/12

NVC receiv 2012/07/02

NVC case # 2012/07/13

DS-3032 emailed 2012/07/13

AOS paid 2012/07/20

AOS sent 2012/07/23

DS-3032 Accepted 2012/07/24

IV paid 2012/07/25

IV/DS-230 sent 2012/07/26

RFE missing pay stubs 2012/08/03

Case completed 2012/08/16

Inteview Date 2012/10/16

221g (new co-sponsor and proof of domicile for my son) crazy stuff!

Filed: F-2A Visa Country: Jamaica
Timeline
Posted

Thanks for the young quote!! Questions wise on the day of the interview do you have any feedback to share please Ricardo?/

Information taken from a review i wrote for my parent;s interview in Kingston, Jamaica.. hope it helped.

about 11:58a Mom/Dad was called to the Counter Together .. They were asked 3 questions seen below - 1045a My mom was called with #A154 she was asked the following questions:

1. Who Filed For You - Son

2. Where Do You work - Name of Place

3. Longer travel to America - 2 weeks

4. What type of work do you do - given

5. Who filled out the Application (occupation was incorrectly spelled) - Son

6. IS your husband here? - Yes.

1050a My dad was called he was asked all the questions above except 2,4,5. he was also asked if there were anyone else "here" who needs to be interviewed? No.

1. Who Petitioned for you.

2. How Did your Son Get to The US

3. Did He Marry An American

4. Where does your Son LIve

5. Do YOU have a Visa ( dad had his mom dad (Blue Slipped)

6. Are you travelling to the US together?

Current cut off date F2A - Current 

Brother's Journey (F2A) - PD Dec 30, 2010


Dec 30 2010 - Notice of Action 1 (NOA1)
May 12 2011 - Notice of Action 2 (NOA2)
May 23 2011 - NVC case # Assigned
Nov 17 2011 - COA / I-864 received
Nov 18 2011 - Sent COA
Apr 30 2012 - Pay AOS fee

Oct 15 2012 - Pay IV fee
Oct 25 2012 - Sent AOS/IV Package

Oct 29 2012 - Pkg Delivered
Dec 24 2012 - Case Complete

May 17 2013 - Interview-Approved

July 19 2013 - Enter the USA

"... Answer when you are called..."

Filed: IR-5 Country: United Kingdom
Timeline
Posted

Information taken from a review i wrote for my parent;s interview in Kingston, Jamaica.. hope it helped.

about 11:58a Mom/Dad was called to the Counter Together .. They were asked 3 questions seen below - 1045a My mom was called with #A154 she was asked the following questions:

1. Who Filed For You - Son

2. Where Do You work - Name of Place

3. Longer travel to America - 2 weeks

4. What type of work do you do - given

5. Who filled out the Application (occupation was incorrectly spelled) - Son

6. IS your husband here? - Yes.

1050a My dad was called he was asked all the questions above except 2,4,5. he was also asked if there were anyone else "here" who needs to be interviewed? No.

1. Who Petitioned for you.

2. How Did your Son Get to The US

3. Did He Marry An American

4. Where does your Son LIve

5. Do YOU have a Visa ( dad had his mom dad (Blue Slipped)

6. Are you travelling to the US together?

Thanks a lot for your post...looking forward for you help in a few months!!

I-130 SENT 2012/01/20

I-130 NOA1 2012/01/24

I-130 NOA2 2012/06/12

NVC receiv 2012/07/02

NVC case # 2012/07/13

DS-3032 emailed 2012/07/13

AOS paid 2012/07/20

AOS sent 2012/07/23

DS-3032 Accepted 2012/07/24

IV paid 2012/07/25

IV/DS-230 sent 2012/07/26

RFE missing pay stubs 2012/08/03

Case completed 2012/08/16

Inteview Date 2012/10/16

221g (new co-sponsor and proof of domicile for my son) crazy stuff!

Filed: IR-5 Country: Jamaica
Timeline
Posted

Information taken from a review i wrote for my parent;s interview in Kingston, Jamaica.. hope it helped.

about 11:58a Mom/Dad was called to the Counter Together .. They were asked 3 questions seen below - 1045a My mom was called with #A154 she was asked the following questions:

1. Who Filed For You - Son

2. Where Do You work - Name of Place

3. Longer travel to America - 2 weeks

4. What type of work do you do - given

5. Who filled out the Application (occupation was incorrectly spelled) - Son

6. IS your husband here? - Yes.

1050a My dad was called he was asked all the questions above except 2,4,5. he was also asked if there were anyone else "here" who needs to be interviewed? No.

1. Who Petitioned for you.

2. How Did your Son Get to The US

3. Did He Marry An American

4. Where does your Son LIve

5. Do YOU have a Visa ( dad had his mom dad (Blue Slipped)

6. Are you travelling to the US together?

Thanks for the interview report. About to file I-130 for my mum.

IR5 - Parent of US Citizen

========================================

I-130 CSC

07/26/11 NO1 received

02/13/12 RFE Delayed Registration of Birth

02/28/12 Mailed RFE Response

03/02/12 I130 Approved!!

NVC

03/12/12 NVC Receives Case

03/21/12 Receive Case Number and emailed DS-3032

03/23/12 AOS Bill Received

03/26/12 AOS Bill shows as paid

03/27/12 Mailed AOS APP and Documents

03/28/12 DS-3032 Email Accepted

03/29/12 IV Bill Received

03/30/12 IV Bill Paid and AOS reviewed and Accepted

04/05/12 Mailed IV Packet Sent

04/12/12 Case Completed!!

Kingston Embassy

05/01/2012 Interview Date Scheduled(06/28/12)

06/28/2012 Visa Approved!!

Filed: F-2A Visa Country: Jamaica
Timeline
Posted

Thanks a lot for your post...looking forward for you help in a few months!!

ok.. i'm here whenever you need..

Thanks for the interview report. About to file I-130 for my mum.

i'm here in Jamaica with my mother..

Thanks for the interview report. About to file I-130 for my mum.

yes!!! you're welcome

Current cut off date F2A - Current 

Brother's Journey (F2A) - PD Dec 30, 2010


Dec 30 2010 - Notice of Action 1 (NOA1)
May 12 2011 - Notice of Action 2 (NOA2)
May 23 2011 - NVC case # Assigned
Nov 17 2011 - COA / I-864 received
Nov 18 2011 - Sent COA
Apr 30 2012 - Pay AOS fee

Oct 15 2012 - Pay IV fee
Oct 25 2012 - Sent AOS/IV Package

Oct 29 2012 - Pkg Delivered
Dec 24 2012 - Case Complete

May 17 2013 - Interview-Approved

July 19 2013 - Enter the USA

"... Answer when you are called..."

Filed: IR-5 Country: Jamaica
Timeline
Posted

Thanks for all the kind words everyone!

---- @ Kerr, I had forgotten to send the photos when I sent in the IV package and I just printed the cover letter again sent the photos along with that the next day. That only delayed about 3 days I think. Then they requested the copy of passport biographic data page and the delay after i mailed it in was about 7 business days.

---- Ooo also guys I forgot to update. My mom got the Visa package from the consulate very soon after her interview. She did the interview on Tuesday 14th, and Courier delivered the package to her on Thursday, 16th! We were both shocked at the speed.

Everyone has been saying throughout my whole process how quickly things are getting completed. Remember Ricardo? I hope this is a good sign of improvement in speed and service for all future cases. Good luck everyone! :)

Petitioning for Mom

USCIS Journey

2010-12-23 I-130 Sent

2010-12-31 Check cashed

2011-01-03 I-130 NOA1 - Received I-797C

2011-02-07 I-130 Approved - (35 days!!)

Your I-130 was approved in 35 days from your NOA1 date.

NVC Journey

2011-02-10 NVC Case Number Assigned

2011-02-11 Called NVC / Updated Email Addresses

2011-02-14 Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill (Email)

2011-02-15 Emailed DS-3032 to NVC / Paid I-864 Bill

2011-02-17 I-864 Bill shows Paid / Printed I-864 Cover Sheet

2011-02-18 NVC Received DS-3032 & I-864 Fee (Email)

2011-02-23 Received IV Bill (Email) / Paid IV Bill

2011-02-25 IV Bill shows Paid / Printed IV Cover Sheet

2011-03-26 Mailed AOS Package (I-864EZ)

2011-04-07 NVC Received I-864EZ Package /Requested IV Package (Email)

2011-04-29 Mailed IV Package (DS-230)

2011-05-14 NVC requested Biographic Data Page of mom's Passport (Email)

2011-05-17 Mailed photocopy of Biographic Data Page of mom's Passport

2011-05-26 Sign In Failed / Case Complete (NVC Automated response)

2011-05-27 Case forwarded to Consulate - Packet 4 received (Email)

2011-06-27 Medical Exam - Complete

2011-07-12 IV Interview - Approved

Your interview took 190 days from your I-130 NOA1 date.

2011-07-16 Visa Received

2011-09-21 POE - New York

 
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