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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: India
Timeline
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I just spoke with Department of State follwed by NVC and still no luck. Not sure why there is so much delay scheduling interview.

Navyk, any update from your end on interview date?

No updates - our best bet is this Friday.

USA

01/08/13 - Approved and GC is order for production on 1/8/14

09/12/13 - Case transferred to CSC. NOA2 received on 09/18/13

08/30/13 - Biometrics Done - No walk ins allowed at this LSC (received on 8/16/13).

08/05/13 - NOA1 (received on 08/10/13)

08/01/13 - Mailed I-751 (received on 8/2/13 - check cashed on 8/5/13)

12/28/11 - Received SSN (applied on 12/20/11, as we didn't get based on DS-230 options)
11/28/11 - Received Green Card (Expires on 10/30/13) - Welcome Letter on 11/17/11
10/30/11 - POE - Houston, TX

Chennai Consulate (40 days)
10/28/11 - Received Visa papers and Passport at VFS
10/25/11 - Interview Cleared Successfully (Spouse was not allowed in)

NVC: (90 days from NOA2 to Consulate)
08/31/11 - Case Completed (Interview 10/25/11) - Received at Chennai on 09/19/11
07/22/11 - NVC Case Number

USCIS: (92 days)

6/21/11 - NOA2 (NOA1 on 3/25/11) - took a month to get to NVC
3/21/11 - I-130 sent to USCIS Lockbox, Chicago.

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: India
Timeline
Posted

One of my friends though he is not a member of Visa Journey got his interview date with Chennai Embassy on Nov15. His case got completed on August 26th.

One thing I noticed is that case complete dates and interview dates do not always go in the same order - sometimes those are jumbled and there is logic or reason for that.

But the interview dates are given out based on the CC date order - so expect yours in a day or two. I don't see much Chennai guys in the forum - probably there are lot out there and hence we are looking at November - I still want to keep my October hope.

USA

01/08/13 - Approved and GC is order for production on 1/8/14

09/12/13 - Case transferred to CSC. NOA2 received on 09/18/13

08/30/13 - Biometrics Done - No walk ins allowed at this LSC (received on 8/16/13).

08/05/13 - NOA1 (received on 08/10/13)

08/01/13 - Mailed I-751 (received on 8/2/13 - check cashed on 8/5/13)

12/28/11 - Received SSN (applied on 12/20/11, as we didn't get based on DS-230 options)
11/28/11 - Received Green Card (Expires on 10/30/13) - Welcome Letter on 11/17/11
10/30/11 - POE - Houston, TX

Chennai Consulate (40 days)
10/28/11 - Received Visa papers and Passport at VFS
10/25/11 - Interview Cleared Successfully (Spouse was not allowed in)

NVC: (90 days from NOA2 to Consulate)
08/31/11 - Case Completed (Interview 10/25/11) - Received at Chennai on 09/19/11
07/22/11 - NVC Case Number

USCIS: (92 days)

6/21/11 - NOA2 (NOA1 on 3/25/11) - took a month to get to NVC
3/21/11 - I-130 sent to USCIS Lockbox, Chicago.

Filed: Timeline
Posted

I just spoke with Department of State follwed by NVC and still no luck. Not sure why there is so much delay scheduling interview.

Navyk, any update from your end on interview date?

appears like Chennai is quite busy, they don't even have the Sept interview schedule posted to their site yet although we are well marching past September. Looks like they are very busy.

http://chennai.usconsulate.gov/appointment_schedule.html

Filed: Timeline
Posted

No updates - our best bet is this Friday.

Good luck, hope you get October.

you might get lucky if you can get in November, looks like the Chennai consulate is very busy lately with the USCIS approving the petitions faster than usual lately. Chennai consulate does not even have a list of Sept interviews yet. Strange.

http://chennai.usconsulate.gov/appointment_schedule.html

Filed: Timeline
Posted

Hi Navywk,

Everyday I am checking atleast 2 times(mid morning and after 9PM) with NVC operators about interview date. As soon as I hear something, I will post it on the board. So that way it will be helpful for others in the board as well who is eagerly waiting to hear interview dates with Chennai Embassy in the month of November. It is due to bizzare process at NVC(case re-opened for no reason) that my case got a second closing date on 08/30.

Not sure if NVC can bump you up the queue and assign a earlier date but be nice to the operator, explain how much you are missing your wife, and request request and more request to see if they can push you up the queue. not likely but you can ask and try.

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: India
Timeline
Posted

Good luck, hope you get October.

you might get lucky if you can get in November, looks like the Chennai consulate is very busy lately with the USCIS approving the petitions faster than usual lately. Chennai consulate does not even have a list of Sept interviews yet. Strange.

http://chennai.uscon...t_schedule.html

Thanks Raj1975 for your good wishes. I see that your wait is around 70 days from CC to Interview (7/18 to 9/28) - looks like Chennai have been busy.

All the very best with your interview. Please keep us posted with all details after 9/28.

USA

01/08/13 - Approved and GC is order for production on 1/8/14

09/12/13 - Case transferred to CSC. NOA2 received on 09/18/13

08/30/13 - Biometrics Done - No walk ins allowed at this LSC (received on 8/16/13).

08/05/13 - NOA1 (received on 08/10/13)

08/01/13 - Mailed I-751 (received on 8/2/13 - check cashed on 8/5/13)

12/28/11 - Received SSN (applied on 12/20/11, as we didn't get based on DS-230 options)
11/28/11 - Received Green Card (Expires on 10/30/13) - Welcome Letter on 11/17/11
10/30/11 - POE - Houston, TX

Chennai Consulate (40 days)
10/28/11 - Received Visa papers and Passport at VFS
10/25/11 - Interview Cleared Successfully (Spouse was not allowed in)

NVC: (90 days from NOA2 to Consulate)
08/31/11 - Case Completed (Interview 10/25/11) - Received at Chennai on 09/19/11
07/22/11 - NVC Case Number

USCIS: (92 days)

6/21/11 - NOA2 (NOA1 on 3/25/11) - took a month to get to NVC
3/21/11 - I-130 sent to USCIS Lockbox, Chicago.

Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: India
Timeline
Posted

NVC assigns the intial interview. After that you have to deal with the consulate if you are wanting to try to get an earlier interview date.

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

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: India
Timeline
Posted

NVC assigns the intial interview. After that you have to deal with the consulate if you are wanting to try to get an earlier interview date.

We are waiting for the NVC interview email, so that wife can quickly get the medical done, submit the VFS requirements and be ready for any available slots, before seeking prephonement of interview date.

USA

01/08/13 - Approved and GC is order for production on 1/8/14

09/12/13 - Case transferred to CSC. NOA2 received on 09/18/13

08/30/13 - Biometrics Done - No walk ins allowed at this LSC (received on 8/16/13).

08/05/13 - NOA1 (received on 08/10/13)

08/01/13 - Mailed I-751 (received on 8/2/13 - check cashed on 8/5/13)

12/28/11 - Received SSN (applied on 12/20/11, as we didn't get based on DS-230 options)
11/28/11 - Received Green Card (Expires on 10/30/13) - Welcome Letter on 11/17/11
10/30/11 - POE - Houston, TX

Chennai Consulate (40 days)
10/28/11 - Received Visa papers and Passport at VFS
10/25/11 - Interview Cleared Successfully (Spouse was not allowed in)

NVC: (90 days from NOA2 to Consulate)
08/31/11 - Case Completed (Interview 10/25/11) - Received at Chennai on 09/19/11
07/22/11 - NVC Case Number

USCIS: (92 days)

6/21/11 - NOA2 (NOA1 on 3/25/11) - took a month to get to NVC
3/21/11 - I-130 sent to USCIS Lockbox, Chicago.

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: India
Timeline
Posted

Just called again NVC to find out if there is an interview scheduled. As expected I heard routine dialougue, " We schedule interviews 2nd week of each month e.t.c" I hope to hear the interview date atleast so that give me a relief and I can plan other things.

Hopefully something tomorrow for you and may be a day after that for me.

USA

01/08/13 - Approved and GC is order for production on 1/8/14

09/12/13 - Case transferred to CSC. NOA2 received on 09/18/13

08/30/13 - Biometrics Done - No walk ins allowed at this LSC (received on 8/16/13).

08/05/13 - NOA1 (received on 08/10/13)

08/01/13 - Mailed I-751 (received on 8/2/13 - check cashed on 8/5/13)

12/28/11 - Received SSN (applied on 12/20/11, as we didn't get based on DS-230 options)
11/28/11 - Received Green Card (Expires on 10/30/13) - Welcome Letter on 11/17/11
10/30/11 - POE - Houston, TX

Chennai Consulate (40 days)
10/28/11 - Received Visa papers and Passport at VFS
10/25/11 - Interview Cleared Successfully (Spouse was not allowed in)

NVC: (90 days from NOA2 to Consulate)
08/31/11 - Case Completed (Interview 10/25/11) - Received at Chennai on 09/19/11
07/22/11 - NVC Case Number

USCIS: (92 days)

6/21/11 - NOA2 (NOA1 on 3/25/11) - took a month to get to NVC
3/21/11 - I-130 sent to USCIS Lockbox, Chicago.

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
Timeline
Posted

Thank you Navyk for your support. To be honest I wish you to have a schedule in October itself because you really deserved it. It was just because of bizzare process of NVC, your case got delayed. Otherwise your case should have been completed by Aug15th itself. From my end, I will keep you posted for any updates that I hear from NVC.

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Peru
Timeline
Posted

I hope everyone gets their interview dates this week. Do you think they are based mostly on embassy ??

I see 2 month wait for some and one month for others. 1.5 would work great for us :)

USCIS

3-16,-2011: I-130 mailed

3-17-2011: I-130 delivered and signed

3-17-2011: NOA 1 Priority date

3-22-2011: I-130 received

3-23-2011: Touched

3-26- 2011: I-797 C hardcopy received NOA

6-17-2011: NOA 2

6-24- 2011: NOA 2 I-797 hardcopy

NVC

7-20-2011: NVC case # assigned

7-25-2011: DS-261 (choice of agent) submitted

7-25-2011: AOS invoice and paid

7-26-2011: AOS billed

7-27-2011: Choice of agent accepted DS-3032

7-28-2011: IV invoice received and paid

7-29-2011: IV Billed

8-12-2011: DS-260 complete

8-19-2011: IV packet delivered

8-22-2011: AOS packet delivered

8-24-2011: DS-260 and IV packet processed

9-06-2011: Case COMPLETE! (per operator)

10-31-2011: interview! approved

POE: 11-20-11

 
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