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How long after you sent AOS & IV package before you got feedback?

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kj6fk   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Netherlands
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So, we sent our AOS package and IV package together two weeks ago. Now, I'm trying to figure out if NVC received it.

When we call NVC, the automated response says "A packet of information has been generated...". When we talk to the human, one human said wait two weeks and call again. Another human said, "it takes a few days after NVC receives it before it goes into processing. At that time, they will know whether they have it". I can continue to sign in to the payment portal.

The problem is that we had sent it from Europe, and the mail provider here does not have tracking once it leaves Europe. Otherwise, I wouldn't have lost sleep on this for the last week. It has been two weeks now since we mailed the package.

From your experience, how long after your mailed it, before you got some feedback that they got it?

- did the automated response change in a week?

- did the human give you a different status - like "we have received your packet". or "we are processing your packet"

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Amsterdam, The Netherlands

I-130 Sent : 2011-12-16

I-130 NOA1 : 2011-12-19

I-130 NOA2 : 2011-01-04

NVC Case # : 2012-01-19

Invoice Number : 2012-01-24

AOS Paid : 2012-01-27

DS-3032 Accepted : 2012-01-27

IV Paid : 2012-01-31

AOS/IV Mailed : 2012-02-01

Interview Assigned: 2012-02-21

Interview Date : 2012-04-02

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kj6fk   0

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Based on my experience, once it is delivered, then it may take 3-4 days to track in NVC system, and if everything is all right, then it will take few more days to complete the case.

That means if the NVC human does not confirm that they have received it by end of this week, I am in deep ####. I've started the process to get the mail provider here to start an investigation on the package.

Let this be a warning to everyone else who is mailing their IV package - always, always use a service that has tracking and delivery confirmation. Otherwise, you will be in a situation like mine. In limbo faced with the possibility that the package with all originals is lost.

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Amsterdam, The Netherlands

I-130 Sent : 2011-12-16

I-130 NOA1 : 2011-12-19

I-130 NOA2 : 2011-01-04

NVC Case # : 2012-01-19

Invoice Number : 2012-01-24

AOS Paid : 2012-01-27

DS-3032 Accepted : 2012-01-27

IV Paid : 2012-01-31

AOS/IV Mailed : 2012-02-01

Interview Assigned: 2012-02-21

Interview Date : 2012-04-02

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HannaB   3

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Whenever I send larger packages to the US it takes almost two weeks for them to reach the recipient. Regular small letters go a lot faster (generally 3-4 days). I wouldnt worry, I'm sure they will receive your package. Remember to also give them around a week to process the package after they receive it. I would start to worry if they say after a month from when you sent it that they still didnt receive it. Good luck!

PD: 6/1/2010

tuvaty Enthusiast

tuvaty   3

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I got it within a week. But it's been slow lately.

reg.ula.tion.me.ooow.2011 // tomcat.fight

to do list:
file i-130, petition for alien relative
get immigrant visa
get ssn card and green card
get employment authorization - not required
file I-751, petition to remove the conditions of residence (before 2nd year expires upon entry)
become a US citizen


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kj6fk Rookie

kj6fk   0

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:-) Finally, they got it. Well, I don't know when they got it. But they sent me a Case Complete and a Checklist yesterday!

If they had told me when they received it, I could've slept better at night. But since it is good news, I won't complain. The automated service and the ability to talk to a real human to get status updates (even if they are not fully accurate) is really cool, compared to other government services you get, both in the US and in other parts of the world.

Two lessons for others in similar situation:

1. Don't send originals in non-traceable packages.

2. Don't worry if NVC says they haven't gotten it. In my case, they never told me they got it. They told me only once they had finished processing it.

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Amsterdam, The Netherlands

I-130 Sent : 2011-12-16

I-130 NOA1 : 2011-12-19

I-130 NOA2 : 2011-01-04

NVC Case # : 2012-01-19

Invoice Number : 2012-01-24

AOS Paid : 2012-01-27

DS-3032 Accepted : 2012-01-27

IV Paid : 2012-01-31

AOS/IV Mailed : 2012-02-01

Interview Assigned: 2012-02-21

Interview Date : 2012-04-02

ndu26 Proficient

ndu26   114

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Nigeria
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Good for you cos losing dem originals? :no: not a good thing.

My case was completed two days after NVC received it.

GOD has been WONDERFUL!!!
CR-1 (for Husband):
09/15/2012: Got Married
09/26/2012: Mailed I-130 from Nigeria( delayed by customs)
USCIS stage ( 66 days)
10/12/2012: NOA 1
12/17/2012: NOA 2 (case was transferred to NYC office 11/27/12)
NVC stage ( 20 days)
01/08/2013: Case # and IIN assigned ( file arrived NVC mail room 12/20/12)
01/09/2013: AOS invoiced and paid, DS-3032 emailed and mailed.
01/16/2013: IV invoiced &paid. AOS & IV mailed in one package(arrived 01/18).
01/28/2013: Case complete!!!
04/19/2013: Interview; APPROVED!!!!!
05/13/2013: POE; JFK

N-400: (3 months and 12 days)
Filed N-400 : 2011-06-17
Interview: 2011-09-27
Oath Ceremony: 2011-09-30

IR-5 for Mom Entire process took 5 months exactly
USCIS (22days)
mailed I-130 : 2011-09-30
NOA 1: 2011-10-03 (text & email)
NOA 2: 2011-10-25 (text and email)
NVC: (19 days)
Case entered and # assigned: 2011-11-18
NVC Case COMPLETED: 2011-12-07 ( 43 days from NOA 2 and 65 days from NOA 1)
Interview Date(Lagos): 2012-01- 23 Mom was late for interview
New Interview date: 2012-02-29 : VISA APPROVED

Gambialove Enthusiast

Gambialove   2

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Gambia
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What red in the checklist?! Congrats you are almost home bound

6/16/03 -Met

6/20/11- Married my Soulmate

USCIS: 161 Days NOA1 to NOA2

9/1/11 - I130 Mailed (USPS Priority)

9/2/11 - Arrived in Chicago Lockbox

9/6/11 - NOA1 via text/email (rerouted to California Service Center)

9/9/11 - NOA1 Hardcopy in mail

9/9/11 - Check cashed .... and the wait Begin

2/10/12 - NOA2...no whammies, pleaase, email only, no txt

2/12/12 - mother in law past.... She was an angel

2/12/12 - NOA2 Hardcopy in mail

2/13/12 - NVC rec' case ! No expedite, but I worked a few nervIes...

NVC STAGE: .......days from case # to case complete

2/13/12: NVC received case (information only given on 02/13)

2/23/12: case number and IIN assigned - gave email info to operator

2/24/12 :Paid AOS fee and DS3032 sent by email (auto response received immediately)

2/27/12: AOS fee PAID on payment portal, Fee was withdrawn from Bank Account. So,is PAID :-)

2/27/12: mailed AOS (USPS Express mail) & was told the NVC accepted the Choice of Agent but havent heard or saw anything different

2/27/12: Choice of agent accepted

2/28/12: IV fee invoice received by email

2/28/12: Paid IV fee

2/29/12: IV fee PAID on payment portal

2/29/12: IV package sent

3/12/12: IV package reviewed and accepted. AOS package not Recv'd

3/14/12: Case complete!

4/06/12 : Interview Date Scheduled for 05/31/12!

4/09/12: Case file sent to Dakar

5/18/12: medical

5/31/12: interview , ap asking for joint sponsor

6/12/12: APPROVED!!!!

6/14/12 : pick up visa!!!

Currently : waiting to pick up visa

P.O.E. :

6/15/12:JFK to ATL

6/16/12 : MEM to ME !!!

 
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