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That's depressing :(. I think I'm just going to wait for the e-mail rather than riding the NVC emotional roller coaster by calling each day.

When I got my case complete I decided to take a week break from calling and try to relax a bit. I think it wasn't a bad idea, and the interview letter came as a surprise before the week break was over :)

At this point, calling daily is not gonna make anything go any faster but knowing the NVC operators from hell, it might very well drive you crazy!

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USCIS STAGE: 16 days No expedite request but USC residing abroad
NVC STAGE: 19 days from case # to case complete
03/27/12: interview at Paris embassy - APPROVED
04/12/12: POE San Diego

ROC
01/15/14: sent I-751 application

05/14/14: received card production notification by e-mail, approval date 05/13

Naturalization

02/01/24: N-400 submitted online; Biometrics reuse notice received immediately online; "case being actively reviewed" after a couple hours

02/09/24: received NOA1 by mail

02/10/24: received biometrics reuse notice by mail

04/08/24: interview scheduled for 05/14. Received "We have taken an action in your case" email.

05/14/24: approved at interview, same-day oath ceremony in San Francisco 🥳 🇺🇸

 

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06/10/24: application submitted at post office for passport book and card, paid for expedited processing and shipping

06/24/24: received email notification that passport was approved, then shipped with tracking number

06/25/24: passport received

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Upon suggestion of a VJ member (thanks foobaz123), I have decided to create a FAQ of the most common questions I see here on VJ concerning the NVC process. If you know of a common question that isn't

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****UPDATE**** INTERVIEW SCHEDULED: 17APRIL2012 AT 1230 :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: ****END UPDATE****

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I understand everyone is frustrated and tired of this waiting process. However it seems like you come here seeking validation of what you believe to be the right course of action and then when people

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You can either send in the AOS or IV package first, doesn't matter which one. NVC will review whatever they receive. Or you can send them together. As long as NVC gets them, they don't care.

And as for who sends the IV package, again, up to you, either the petitioner or beneficiary. NVC will accept it either way.

If you don't have a tax transcript for 2011, that's fine. Just make sure you send ALL of the following: tax return (1040 and all schedules) and W2s.

talked to nvc and they said to send in 2010, 2009 and 2008 tax transcripts and not to worry about 2011 since it's not april 17th yet, which is their cut off, however they did say that you should send a tax transcript to your spouse for 2011 to bring to the interview

question: on the tax transcript, it says account transcript, is this correct? also, do we use the adjusted gross taxable income or the regular income (which is greater than the adjusted)??

Thanks!

Started Talking: December 14, 2006
Met in Person: December 27, 2008
Got married : April 30, 2011
USCIS: (160 Days)
08/23/11 - I-130 Application filed and sent
08/25/11 - I-130 NOA1 Received
02/22/12 - I-130 NOA2 Received
NVC (77 days)
03/06/2012 - AOS Invoice Received with Choice Agent Form Sent
03/12/2012 - AOS Invoice: PAID and Choice Agent Form sent
03/19/2012 - AOS Package Sent
03/20/2012 - AOS Package Received by NVC
03/20/2012 - IV Invoice Received & Paid
3/23/2012 - AOS Checklist for Proof of Assets
3/24/2012 - Resent Checklist and AOS form
03/27/2012 - IV Package Sent
03/29/2012 - AOS approved
04/03/2012 - CASE COMPLETED!!! WOOHOOO - Waiting for Interview from Madrid
04/05/2012 - Interview date assigned -May 17, 2012 at 12:30 pm
U.S Embassy (28 days)
04/26/2012 - Medical checkup
05/17/2012 - Interview; Result:APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
05/23/2012 - Visa received
United States
07/19/2012 - Port of entry: Washington Dulles
07/27/2012 - SSN applied
08/07/2012 - SSN card received & Greencard Received

Removing Conditional Residency (294 days)

4/24/2014 - I-751 SENT

4/26/2014 - I-751 RECEIVED (Proof of Signature)

4/30/2014 - THREE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!!

5/08/2014 - Check cashed

5/09/2014 - NO1 (One Year Extension Letter) Received

5/15/2014 - Bio letter received

6/05/2014 - Bio appointment date - COMPLETED

11/14/2014 - RFE Received

01/09/2015 - Response to RFE with 70 pages of proof :)

01/26/2015 - APPROVED FINALLY!!!!

02/11/2015 - 10 Year Card IN HAND! Woohoooooooooooooooooooooooo

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Neela & Jitu   79

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I went to the IRS office in my city and they were handed to me the same day. I also requested my father's and they sent them to our adress (we have the same address) and they arrived the next day.

wow i didnt Know that.Thanks for the info. :star:

06/03/11-Got Married!!

USCIS(199)Days ROC

08/12/11-I-130 Sent 04/15/14-I-751 Sent
08/15/11-(NOA1) Hard copy received(08/17/2011) 04/17/14-I-751 Delivered

02/21/12-Expedite Request sent 05/05/14-Check cashed & NOA received (receipt date 4/18)
02/28/12-Supporting Documents Sent 05/12/14-Biometrics letter received (scheduled for 6/4)
03/01/12-Receive USCIS letter(expedite request is under review) 05/16/14-Early walk-in Biometrics
03/01/12-(NOA2) Approved!!Received via email & sms. 11/07/14-Approval letter received dated (11/04/14)

NVC(21)Days 11/15/14-GC received
03/05/12-NVC Received (3 days after NOA2 approval)
03/20/12-Receive Case #,IIN&BIN # from NVC & give email addresses.

03/21/12-Submit DS-261 & sent in Optin email
03/22/12-Optin acceptance email received & AOS bill invoiced & paid
03/23/12-AOS bill appears as PAID.
03/26/12-Emailed I-864 Package.
03/30/12-IV bill invoiced & paid.
03/30/12-AOS package has been reviewd & accepted as per operator
04/04/12-IV bill appears as PAID,submitted DS-260,emailed IV pckge
04/06/12-IV checklist as per Operator & RESEND PCC.
04/09/12-Receive IV Checklist in Email
04/10/12-CC (received CASE COMPLETE!!! email)
05/03/12-Interview date assigned for June 11 (Reschedule 4 May 22)
Medical/US Consulate/POE
05/15/12-Medical at Toronto
05/22/12-Interview--APPROVED!!!
05/25/12-Visa Received/ In Hand!
05/27/12-POE at Queenston Bridge (Lewiston,NY)

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When I got my case complete I decided to take a week break from calling and try to relax a bit. I think it wasn't a bad idea, and the interview letter came as a surprise before the week break was over :)

At this point, calling daily is not gonna make anything go any faster but knowing the NVC operators from hell, it might very well drive you crazy!

I am planning the same approach. After I hear them say my case is complete, I vow to stop calling. I'm as tired of them as they are of me. :rofl:

01/01/2008 - Met
04/27/2010 - Engaged
08/23/2011 - Married
USCIS
10/03/2011 - I-130 Sent (USPS priority w/ delivery confirmation)
10/05/2011 - Package arrived at chicago lockbox
10/06/2011 - NOA1
11/09/2011 - NOA2 (no RFE's)
NVC
11/14/2011 - Petition received by NVC/ Received NOA2 by mail
11/21/2011 - NVC case # received by email/ Got AOS fee by email/ Called NVC to provide beneficiary email
11/27/2011 - Choice of agent (DS-3023) sent to NVC by email
.....took a break from process to delay interview....
01/26/2012 - Payed IV fee
01/27/2012 - IV fee status shown as PAID
02/07/2012 - Payed AOS fee
02/08/2012 - AOS fee status shown as PAID
02/09/ 2012 - DS-230 package sent to NVC (priority mail)
03/06/2012 - AOS package sent to NVC (priority mail)
03/12/2012 - Called NVC and found out about checklist. Sent revision to NVC that same day.
03/16/2012 - CASE COMPLETE!
04/11/2012 - Informed of interview via phone by DOS/ Got P4 email from NVC a few hours later that same day (May 4th)
SANTO DOMINGO CONSULATE
04/19/2012 - Medical
05/04/2012 - Interview (APPROVED)
05/10/2012 - Visa ready and picked up at domex
05/15/2012 - POE in Boston (together)
U. S. A
05/29/2012 - Went to SS office to apply for SS card
06/01/2012 - Welcome letter arrived (Received about 3 of these)
06/05/2012 - Green card arrived
06/15/2012- Back to SS office with green card to reapply and inquire about delay
06/18/2012 - Picked up SSN at SSA office
06/22/2012 - SS card arrived by mail

04/24/14 - Sent I-751 to remove conditions

06/09/14 - Biometrics

11/2014 - RFE from USCIS requesting more evidence before approval

Late Jan - Sent further evidence of marriage

03/05/2015 - Got letter of approval for removal of conditions

03/15/2015 - Permanent 10 yr green card received via mail

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14March2021, 1522CDT. No Interview date set. :(

Well poo - are you asking about final review status? You should, you know ;)

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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What is the difference in the TIMELINE between "Instruction Package, Packet 3, and Packet 4"?

Just want to know so I know when to enter the respective dates. Thanks!

Citizenship

6/24/2016: Mailed N-400 package via USPS from Naval Base Yokosuka, Japan

7/11/2016: Received NOA1 dated 7/5/2016

11/3/2016: Received email from USCIS-Seoul Office with Naturalization appt set for 11/30/2016

11/30/2016: Naturalization Interview on Naval Base Yokosuka, Japan. N-400 Approved

12/1/2016: Naturalization Ceremony

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hi guys its me again!!!!! lol my husband is doin the I-864, we wanted to know if he has to send the original documents??

Which documents are you talking about specifically?

thanks, and how do you get your tax transcripts? online? howlong does it take?

You order either online, by phone, or through one of their offices. Obviously, if you go in person to an office, you'll get them the same day right then and there. If you do it online or by phone, then they'll be mailed to you which can take anywhere from a few days to 2 weeks or so, depending where you live and how busy the IRS is. When my husband requested his 2010 tax transcripts last year in April, it took exactly one week to receive them.

NVC got my husband's birth certificate copy earlier this week. He called them today and they told us our case was complete and would be on its way to London. So glad that fannying around for a month and getting a checklist hasn't caused a delay - you could well be right Saylin. Now I need to look into getting my medical. I'm actually going down to London next week for a month...

I'd suggest getting the medical done while you're in London yes.gif

Hi Everyone,

Saylin - thanks so much for an informative post. Please add me to the spreadsheet.

I sent in my I-130 form that was recieved at USCIS on Monday 12th March, and then my husband USC residing with me in Australia, recieved this email (below) today. Pardon my ignorance, but is this my NOA1?

Dear Applicant/Petitioner:

Your USCIS application/petition has been received and routed to the California Service Center for processing. Within 7-10 days by standard mail you will receive your official Receipt Notice (Form I-797) with your Receipt Number WAC129*******. With the official Receipt Notice (Form I-797) you may visit www.uscis.gov where you can check the status of your application using My Case Status. We suggest you wait until you have received your Form I-797 before checking My Case Status.

This confirmation provides notification of the date USCIS received your application/petition. This notice does NOT grant any immigration status or benefit. You MAY NOT present this notice as evidence that you have been granted any immigration status or benefit. Further, this notice does NOT constitute evidence that your application remains pending with USCIS. The current status of your application/petition must be verified with USCIS.

PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE

Now do I just sit and wait for the NOA2?

Thanks

I'd love to add you to my spreadsheet, but it's only for NVC filers. Which is what this thread is for. This is the wrong place. You want to find the March USCIS filers thread. You can obviously stay and learn about the next step, but you can't track your progress here as you've got about a 5-month wait ahead of you.

And yes, that's the NOA1. Now, you just sit and wait. Around 4 months though or so, I'd suggest getting the AOS and IV packages ready to go and make sure you have all necessary documents.

talked to nvc and they said to send in 2010, 2009 and 2008 tax transcripts and not to worry about 2011 since it's not april 17th yet, which is their cut off, however they did say that you should send a tax transcript to your spouse for 2011 to bring to the interview

question: on the tax transcript, it says account transcript, is this correct? also, do we use the adjusted gross taxable income or the regular income (which is greater than the adjusted)??

Thanks!

No, those are the wrong transcripts. You need to get the tax RETURN transcripts. As for which income to use, it depends if you filed the 1040 or the 1040EZ. Please, re-read the question on the form again. It specifically states which one to use.

What is the difference in the TIMELINE between "Instruction Package, Packet 3, and Packet 4"?

Just want to know so I know when to enter the respective dates. Thanks!

Instruction package = DS-230/IV package instructions

Packet 3 = doesn't apply to IR-1/CR-1 applicants, this is received by K1 applicants, sort of a combination of AOS and IV packages

Packet 4 = interview letter

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meno-is-mine   37

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Hi everyone!!! Just got my NOA2 yesterday... I'm ready for NVC... Just wanted to post so this forum can appear in my 'My Content' list... LOL

USCIS

Sept. 22, 2011 - NOA1

March 13, 2012 - NOA2 (via text/email)

NVC

March 19, 2012 - Case received at NVC (in building)

April 02, 2012 - Received case #, IIN, submitted email addresses

April 03, 2012 - AOS bill invoiced & paid; 'IN PROCESS'

April 03, 2012 - emailed DS-3032

April 04, 2012 - AOS fee cleared from bank account

April 06, 2012 - DS-3032 acceptance email received

April 10, 2012 - AOS payment 'PAID'; AOS package sent

April 16, 2012 - AOS accepted/completed

April 25, 2012 - IV bill invoiced & paid; 'IN PROCESS'

April 27, 2012 - IV payment 'PAID'; IV package sent

May 01, 2012 - NVC case complete!!!

May 09, 2012 - Received interview notification email

May 10, 2012 - Case was sent to embassy

May 16, 2012 - Medical Appointment

June 04, 2012 - Approved

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GoingCrazy2012   16

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Instruction package = DS-230/IV package instructions

Packet 3 = doesn't apply to IR-1/CR-1 applicants, this is received by K1 applicants, sort of a combination of AOS and IV packages

Packet 4 = interview letter

Thank you Saylin! Have a great Evening :thumbs:

Citizenship

6/24/2016: Mailed N-400 package via USPS from Naval Base Yokosuka, Japan

7/11/2016: Received NOA1 dated 7/5/2016

11/3/2016: Received email from USCIS-Seoul Office with Naturalization appt set for 11/30/2016

11/30/2016: Naturalization Interview on Naval Base Yokosuka, Japan. N-400 Approved

12/1/2016: Naturalization Ceremony

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Saylin   1,605

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Hi everyone!!! Just got my NOA2 yesterday... I'm ready for NVC... Just wanted to post so this forum can appear in my 'My Content' list... LOL

Welcome! And grats on your NOA2 :)

Thank you Saylin! Have a great Evening :thumbs:

You're welcome :) And you too.

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Quick Update Before Heading to Sleep: Just got off the phone with NVC and our AOS Package was reviewed and accepted! NO RFEs! Wooohooo! And Thank you to Saylin and to all of you for all the training during these past weeks ... :dance:

Citizenship

6/24/2016: Mailed N-400 package via USPS from Naval Base Yokosuka, Japan

7/11/2016: Received NOA1 dated 7/5/2016

11/3/2016: Received email from USCIS-Seoul Office with Naturalization appt set for 11/30/2016

11/30/2016: Naturalization Interview on Naval Base Yokosuka, Japan. N-400 Approved

12/1/2016: Naturalization Ceremony

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meno-is-mine   37

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Welcome! And grats on your NOA2 :)

Saylin!!! Thank you. I feel like I'm in the company of a superstar. B-):star: LMAO

USCIS

Sept. 22, 2011 - NOA1

March 13, 2012 - NOA2 (via text/email)

NVC

March 19, 2012 - Case received at NVC (in building)

April 02, 2012 - Received case #, IIN, submitted email addresses

April 03, 2012 - AOS bill invoiced & paid; 'IN PROCESS'

April 03, 2012 - emailed DS-3032

April 04, 2012 - AOS fee cleared from bank account

April 06, 2012 - DS-3032 acceptance email received

April 10, 2012 - AOS payment 'PAID'; AOS package sent

April 16, 2012 - AOS accepted/completed

April 25, 2012 - IV bill invoiced & paid; 'IN PROCESS'

April 27, 2012 - IV payment 'PAID'; IV package sent

May 01, 2012 - NVC case complete!!!

May 09, 2012 - Received interview notification email

May 10, 2012 - Case was sent to embassy

May 16, 2012 - Medical Appointment

June 04, 2012 - Approved

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Quick Update Before Heading to Sleep: Just got off the phone with NVC and our AOS Package was reviewed and accepted! NO RFEs! Wooohooo! And Thank you to Saylin and to all of you for all the training during these past weeks ... :dance:

Grats on the AOS being accepted! kicking.gif

Saylin!!! Thank you. I feel like I'm in the company of a superstar. B-):star: LMAO

Hehe blush.gif I didn't know I was a celebrity or something :P

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Hey! I was approved today, and I just wanted to join your group!!!

Thanks for all the support!

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USCIS (189 days)

08/30/2011 Filed I-130

09/07/2011 Priority date/received date

09/08/2011 NOA1 Receipt date

09/13/2011 Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail

03/14/2012 NOA2 – Approved via USCIS' site (no text)

NVC (28 days)

03/19/2012 NVC received my case!

03/20/2012 Got case number! (I called)

03/21/2012 DS-3023 sent & AOS bill paid online

03/22/2012 AOS bill shows PAID

03/23/2012 Instructions for I-864 accessed & emailed DS-3023 AGAIN!

03/24/2012 I-864 sent to NVC

03/27/2012 NVC received I-864 packet

03/28/2012 DS-3023 FINALLY received by NVC

03/29/2012 IV bill received and paid online

03/30/2012 IV bill shows PAID & NVC sent checklist for I-864

04/03/2012 DS-230 packet sent & I-864 checklist sent to NVC

04/04/2012 DS-230 delivered to NVC

04/05/2012 I-864 checklist delivered to NVC

04/05/2012 Called NVC – was told to give them 2-3 weeks

04/09/2012 DS-230 reviewed; Checklist sent

04/09/2012 DS-230 checklist sent via email

04/10/2012 DS-864 checklist requirements accepted

04/12/2012 DS-230 checklist sent via FedEx

04/16/2012 Case complete!!! Thank you Jesus!

US CONSULATE JOURNEY

05/03/2012 Packet 4 received with Interview date.

Case forwarded to Trinidad.

06/04/2012 Interview date! APPROVED!

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Saylin   1,605

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Hey! I was approved today, and I just wanted to join your group!!!

Thanks for all the support!

Grats! kicking.gif And welcome!

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