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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Haiti
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I need an interview lol, Nvc I have not finished with you yet

Married---07/30/2011

USCIS Stage

11/07/2011-----I-130 Sent

11/10/2011---- NOA1 email received

11/14/2011---- Touched

1/4/2012 ------ RFE ( Request for Evidence ) email received

1/13/2012------ RFE document mailed to USCIS

1/25/2012------ NOA2 APPROVED ( Yahoooooooo )

NVC Stage

1/31/2012-------Case received at NVC

2/08/2012------- Case number received, IIN, both petitionner and benificiary email given

2/08/2012------- DS 3032 ( choice of agent ) emailed to NVC

2/10/2012------- AOS fee bill paid ( status: in progress)

2/13/2012--------DS 3032 accepted

2/14/2012-------- AOS fee bill shows " PAID" and IV fee bill invoiced

2/16/2012-------- IV fee bill shows " PAID"

2/17/2012-------- IV package sent via USPS

2/24/2012-------- IV package reviewed and accepted

3/27/2012-------- AOS checklist express mailed via USPS

3/28/2012-------- AOS Checklist received by NVC

3/30/2012-------- Case Complete ( Thank you Lord )

Medical / Consulate / POE

5/11/2012-------- Medical Exam

6/12/2012-------- Interview date / APPROVED

6/21/2012 -------- POE Newark, NJ

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Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Jamaica
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Happy Sunday to you too! Just got home from church....found out that Friday's going to be busy! My worship team is on Friday AND Sunday...and the Good Friday service ends just at the same time I need to go pick up Travis from the airport. Hooray! :D What instruments do you play?

Yup, Easter is a busy time for church musicians and singers!

I sing primarily, and play keyboard (a bit). Hubby plays keyboards, bass, cornet...

06-04-2011 GOT MARRIED!

09-06-2011 Mailed I-130 to Chicago Lockbox

09-16-2011 Official NOA1 in the mail

03-09-2012 Official NOA2 in the mail

03-24-2012 Received NVC Case # & IIN; Emailed DS-3032

04-06-2012 AOS filing ACCEPTED

05-01-2012 Interview Date Received: JUNE 21, 2012

05-21-2012 Medical completed - Andrews Memorial Hospital, Kingston, Jamaica

06-21-2012 INTERVIEW. Joint sponsor needed

06-26-2012 Embassy schedules follow-up appointment - Wednesday, June 27, 9:00 am

06-27-2012 VISA APPROVED & RECEIVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

06-28-2012 POE - FLL-Hollywood Int'l Airport, Florida

07-09-2012 Social Security Card received in the mail

REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS ON RESIDENCE (ROC)

05-28-2014 Mailed I-751 to Vermont Service Center via USPS Priority Mail (delivered 05/31)

06-04-2014 Received NOA1: Receipt date 06-02-2014

06-13-2014 Received ASC Appointment Notice - Biometrics appointment 07-01-2014

12-01-2014 Case transferred to California Service Center

01-12-2015 Case status updated: CARD/DOCUMENT PRODUCTION!!!!!!!

01-16-2015 Card mailed. I have a tracking #!

01-17-2015 Permanent Green Card received in the mail.

NATURALIZATION

04-18-2016 Mailed N-400 Application via FedEx 2-day

04-20-2016 Package delivered @ 10:16 am!

04-22-2016 Acceptance text & email

04-25-2016 Check cashed

05-17-2016 Biometrics appointment

07-26-2016 Interview scheduled

09-08-2016 INTERVIEW - APPROVED!

09-15-2016 Oath notice received in the mail: 9/29/2016!

09-29-2016 SWORN IN AS A NEW USA CITIZEN!!! Submitted voter registration

10-01-2016 Applied for USA passport

10-24-2016 Received passport & voter information card in the mail.

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
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Yup, Easter is a busy time for church musicians and singers!

I sing primarily, and play keyboard (a bit). Hubby plays keyboards, bass, cornet...

That it is - thankfully! :) I play a bit of keyboard too but not in church, used to play guitar (but am pretty bad at it now lol, and sold my guitar for the last of the visa fees). Trav plays piano well, and he's got plans to teach me when I get down there. He also plays trumpet...kind of cool lol...

I need an interview lol, Nvc I have not finished with you yet

LOL!!!! That sounds so ominous :D

USCIS (192 days, August 24 2011 to March 2 2012. No RFE's).
NVC (30 days, March 12 to April 11. Case expedited due to NVC errors).

Montreal US Consulate, awaiting interview date (14 days, April 12 to April 26).

05/09/2012 - medical in Toronto - passed!
05/22/2012 - interview - passed!
05/25/2012 - visa in hand!!! biggrin.png
06/09/2012 - POE @ YWG (Winnipeg Int'l Airport)

Removal of Conditions submitted March 24, 2014, received March 26, 2014

"RFE" for page 3 of application received, date March 27, 2014. Package re-submitted with all papers re-attached.

04/07/2014 - NOA1 Date

05/07/2014 - Biometrics in Charlotte, NC

11/05/2014 - APPROVED! Citizenship in 5 months!

11/10/2014 - NOA2 in hand.

11/20/2014 - 10 yr GC in hand! :D

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Haiti
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That it is - thankfully! :) I play a bit of keyboard too but not in church, used to play guitar (but am pretty bad at it now lol, and sold my guitar for the last of the visa fees). Trav plays piano well, and he's got plans to teach me when I get down there. He also plays trumpet...kind of cool lol...

LOL!!!! That sounds so ominous :D

Nvc just don t know what is waiting for me in june and july. I have babyshower in june and my wife delivery in july...

Married---07/30/2011

USCIS Stage

11/07/2011-----I-130 Sent

11/10/2011---- NOA1 email received

11/14/2011---- Touched

1/4/2012 ------ RFE ( Request for Evidence ) email received

1/13/2012------ RFE document mailed to USCIS

1/25/2012------ NOA2 APPROVED ( Yahoooooooo )

NVC Stage

1/31/2012-------Case received at NVC

2/08/2012------- Case number received, IIN, both petitionner and benificiary email given

2/08/2012------- DS 3032 ( choice of agent ) emailed to NVC

2/10/2012------- AOS fee bill paid ( status: in progress)

2/13/2012--------DS 3032 accepted

2/14/2012-------- AOS fee bill shows " PAID" and IV fee bill invoiced

2/16/2012-------- IV fee bill shows " PAID"

2/17/2012-------- IV package sent via USPS

2/24/2012-------- IV package reviewed and accepted

3/27/2012-------- AOS checklist express mailed via USPS

3/28/2012-------- AOS Checklist received by NVC

3/30/2012-------- Case Complete ( Thank you Lord )

Medical / Consulate / POE

5/11/2012-------- Medical Exam

6/12/2012-------- Interview date / APPROVED

6/21/2012 -------- POE Newark, NJ

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
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Nvc just don t know what is waiting for me in june and july. I have babyshower in june and my wife delivery in july...

NVC doesn't know and sadly, is impartial. To them, we're all pieces of paper waiting to get into the country. However, we care. :(

USCIS (192 days, August 24 2011 to March 2 2012. No RFE's).
NVC (30 days, March 12 to April 11. Case expedited due to NVC errors).

Montreal US Consulate, awaiting interview date (14 days, April 12 to April 26).

05/09/2012 - medical in Toronto - passed!
05/22/2012 - interview - passed!
05/25/2012 - visa in hand!!! biggrin.png
06/09/2012 - POE @ YWG (Winnipeg Int'l Airport)

Removal of Conditions submitted March 24, 2014, received March 26, 2014

"RFE" for page 3 of application received, date March 27, 2014. Package re-submitted with all papers re-attached.

04/07/2014 - NOA1 Date

05/07/2014 - Biometrics in Charlotte, NC

11/05/2014 - APPROVED! Citizenship in 5 months!

11/10/2014 - NOA2 in hand.

11/20/2014 - 10 yr GC in hand! :D

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
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I was asking if your native language is other than English how would you write you name on DS 260 form.

If you have software capable of typing in another alphabet, you can use that, or you could try google translate and cut and paste.

USCIS- 260 Days

6/8/11~ Mailed I-130 Application, withdrew Canadian PR application
6/16/11~ NOA1 email and text message Case routed to CSC (Priority Date)
7/12/11~ The 'Money Order' Incident/Returned to Tennessee
8/03/11~ TOUCHED!
3/2/12~ APPROVED! NOA2!

NVC Electronic Processing- Montreal- 19 Days

3/21/12~ Received case number & IIN 20 Days after NOA2
3/21/12~ Sent in opt-in email
3/22/12~ Opt-in accepted
3/23/12~ DS-261 Submitted, never accepted
3/29/12~ AOS bill invoiced and paid
3/30/12~ AOS shows PAID- AOS Package emailed/received, DS-3032 emailed/accepted
4/2/12~ IV bill invoiced and paid
4/3/12~ AOS Checklist documents emailed(first time)
4/4/12~ IV shows PAID- DS-260 submitted/ IV Package emailed/received
4/4/12~ AOS Checklist documents sent again for CYA (second time)
4/5/12~ IV package accepted! No Checklists!
4/6/12~ AOS Checklist emailed(third time)
4/9/12~ AOS packet accepted (finally)
CASE COMPLETE!!

Interview 354 days from NOA1/ 362 days from initial filing date
5/29/12~ Medical@ Medisys, Montreal
6/4/12~ Interview APPROVED!!!
08/07/2012~ POE Emerson, MB/Pembina, ND by land
08/09/2012~ HOME!! 424 days from initial filing date!
08/14/2012~ SSN Received
09/10/2012~ Received Green Card

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If you have software capable of typing in another alphabet, you can use that, or you could try google translate and cut and paste.

Thanks for ur reply.I dont know any software what can write another alphabet.Im Filling in the form tomorrow.I will try google translator but im not sure i can copy& paste something on that form. :wacko:

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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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: China
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you have to have 'font support' for 'that form' .

if this is a gov pdf form, 9 times out of 10 the fonts are locked.

To unlock them and add yer own, you MUST use Adobe Acrobat Professional or Adobe Distiller.

Launch the form, add in the fonts, then add the 'text' you want.

Unsure about any other method.

Thanks for ur reply.I dont know any software what can write another alphabet.

Well, for example-

WORD can write in another alphabet,

IF

you have FONT SUPPORT installed with the OS and

LANGUAGE SUPPORT installed with the OS.

if you not have that, sorry, yer stuck until you install it.

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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.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

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you have to have 'font support' for 'that form' .

if this is a gov pdf form, 9 times out of 10 the fonts are locked.

To unlock them and add yer own, you MUST use Adobe Acrobat Professional or Adobe Distiller.

Launch the form, add in the fonts, then add the 'text' you want.

Unsure about any other method.

Well, for example-

WORD can write in another alphabet,

IF

you have FONT SUPPORT installed with the OS and

LANGUAGE SUPPORT installed with the OS.

if you not have that, sorry, yer stuck until you install it.

I have Adobe Acrobat Professional.Thanks for ur reply

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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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
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Hello all,

Upon reviewing my dude's tax info, we will be needing a joint sponsor. His parents are more than willing to do this because his dad sponsored his mom via CR1 from England (the men in his family like us commonwealth girls I guess). So I just want to make sure I have everything straight.

-He will fill out the I-864, and provide me (and NVC of course) with past 3 years of tax transcripts. He is self employed so no letter of employment etc. is available.

-His Father (or Mother) will also fill out I-864 and provide tax transcripts, the other fills out the I-864a, as they file jointly. Do I need the past 3 years transcripts from them or is one ok?

-We will send copies of their citizenship/birth certificates - Do I need to have their originals for my Interview in Montreal?

If we don't have all of their paperwork by the time we have our MTL#, IIN . . . should we just send in his I-864 and wait for an RFE while gathering their info? Will it go through NVC without the joint sponsor? Can I just be prepared to provide joint sponsor info at interview?

I haven't even called NVC yet for the numbers because waiting for the NOA2 and constantly checking the USCIS website only to see the same thing day after day was really depressing, until it wasn't. I figured I'd give them a couple of weeks and make sure we had everything ready on our end, now I want to make sure our IV bill is issued after the price is reduced.

Also, since the electronic processing is still optional (I think) What does everyone think about it? Looking at Saylin's spreadsheet it doesn't really seem to be lightening fast in comparison to the regular processing. I know the spreadsheet has all countries on it but it seems like the fastest case completes are not using EP.

Thank you, thank you, thank you VJers (especially Saylin) I can finally see the end of this long(distance) tunnel and all of the info and support on these forums has kept me sane this past year.

08/13/2010 - Matt found my profile on okcupid

08/16/2010 - I introduced him to skype

12/28/2010 - We met in 3D for the first time

05/27/2011 - We got Married!

09/20/2011 - I-130 sent

09/26/2011 - text received from uscis

09/29/2011 - NOA1 hardcopy received

03/16/2012 - NOA2 from uscis website, no text or email ever recieved

04/17/2012 - received NVC case # IIN & BID in the mail

04/18/2012 - optin email sent, AOS invoiced

04/19/2012 - optin accepted, choice of agent completed online

04/23/2012 - AOS paid, waiting for receipt

04/26/2012 - AOS sent

05/02/2012 - AOS checklist received, also false checklist for ds-261

05/03/2012 - IV invoice email received

05/04/2012 - IV invoice available online

05/07/2012 - IV invoice paid

05/09/2012 - IV appears paid on portal

05/13/2012 - IV package sent

05/16-2012 - AOS checklist response sent

05/18/2012 - Case complete, no email recieved

05/29/2012 - called NVC to find out case had been completed on the 18th

06/06/2012 - interview assigned (July 9th!) (rescheduled to June 26th)

06/07/2012 - interview email received

06/20/2012 - medical

06/26/2012 - interview! APPROVED!!!!!!!

06/26/2012 - email from Loomis, they picked up my passport

POE Friday the 13th! Montreal airport

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Embassies and Consulates will close on national holidays of the country they are located in as well as American federal holidays.

The NVC will be operating as normal, national holidays in other countries do not affect their operations as they will already have access to the calender dates that are open for interviews.

Ahh good to know! I'm just glad NVC will be open the entire week. I really think this is my week to find out!

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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Thank you, thank you, thank you VJers (especially Saylin) I can finally see the end of this long(distance) tunnel and all of the info and support on these forums has kept me sane this past year.

Totally agree with this! When I started the I-130 process I was asking questions at a UK-specific immigration forum with people who were absolutely rude and unfeeling. A lot of the responses were, "Google it." or "Nobody cares.", which is such a horrible thing to hear when you're in such a messy, slow, and hugely emotional process. I truly appreciate the positive, supportive community vibes on this forum. You've saved me a lot of tears! :blush:

USCIS (221 days)
07-13-2011 -- I-130 sent
07-15-2011 -- I-130 NOA1 received in the mail
02-21-2012 -- I-130 NOA2 approved

NVC (26 days)
02-24-2012 -- NVC receives application
03-21-2012 -- Case completed at NVC

Consulate (50 days)
04-05-2012 -- Interview date assigned
05-01-2012 -- Medical
05-21-2012 -- Interview - Approved
05-25-2012 -- Received visa

06-03-2012 -- POE!

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Totally agree with this! When I started the I-130 process I was asking questions at a UK-specific immigration forum with people who were absolutely rude and unfeeling. A lot of the responses were, "Google it." or "Nobody cares.", which is such a horrible thing to hear when you're in such a messy, slow, and hugely emotional process. I truly appreciate the positive, supportive community vibes on this forum. You've saved me a lot of tears! :blush:

Yes you are right.All the credit goes to Saylin.She worked really hard for this thread. :yes:

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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Hello all,

Upon reviewing my dude's tax info, we will be needing a joint sponsor. His parents are more than willing to do this because his dad sponsored his mom via CR1 from England (the men in his family like us commonwealth girls I guess). So I just want to make sure I have everything straight.

-He will fill out the I-864, and provide me (and NVC of course) with past 3 years of tax transcripts. He is self employed so no letter of employment etc. is available.

-His Father (or Mother) will also fill out I-864 and provide tax transcripts, the other fills out the I-864a, as they file jointly. Do I need the past 3 years transcripts from them or is one ok?

-We will send copies of their citizenship/birth certificates - Do I need to have their originals for my Interview in Montreal?

...

Also, since the electronic processing is still optional (I think) What does everyone think about it? Looking at Saylin's spreadsheet it doesn't really seem to be lightening fast in comparison to the regular processing. I know the spreadsheet has all countries on it but it seems like the fastest case completes are not using EP.

From my experience, his mother only needs to fill out the I-864a if his father's salary is not enough to sponsor you (with his household size also including his wife and any dependents). My mom and stepdad file taxes jointly, but only my mom was our joint sponsor. I used three years of transcripts for her, but Montreal never looked at the originals that I brought with me, nor did they ask for her original passport (which I hadn't brought with me anyway), but I suppose it is always possible that they will.

Not 100% sure on the getting through NVC with/without a joint sponsor, so I'll let someone else take a go at those.

In my opinion, USE ELECTRONIC PROCESSING!! Ours was only 13 days from case number to case complete. You'd probably lose that much time on just mailing packages if you do it the old fashioned way (unless you're willing to shell out for express shipping, but email is FREE). Plus, with EP, you get to keep your original documents in your hands until the interview, rather than potentially sending them into a black hole, and you can quickly rectify any errors in your packages.

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
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Hey thanks for the input, I think we will do the EP - you are right about keeping all the originals in hand and some extra $$$.

His dad is retired but is getting a lovely pension from the Navy, his mom is also collecting a pension and is working too now so I guess we will just have one of them fill out the I-864, I thought they would both have to file since they filed jointly, but this will be easier.

08/13/2010 - Matt found my profile on okcupid

08/16/2010 - I introduced him to skype

12/28/2010 - We met in 3D for the first time

05/27/2011 - We got Married!

09/20/2011 - I-130 sent

09/26/2011 - text received from uscis

09/29/2011 - NOA1 hardcopy received

03/16/2012 - NOA2 from uscis website, no text or email ever recieved

04/17/2012 - received NVC case # IIN & BID in the mail

04/18/2012 - optin email sent, AOS invoiced

04/19/2012 - optin accepted, choice of agent completed online

04/23/2012 - AOS paid, waiting for receipt

04/26/2012 - AOS sent

05/02/2012 - AOS checklist received, also false checklist for ds-261

05/03/2012 - IV invoice email received

05/04/2012 - IV invoice available online

05/07/2012 - IV invoice paid

05/09/2012 - IV appears paid on portal

05/13/2012 - IV package sent

05/16-2012 - AOS checklist response sent

05/18/2012 - Case complete, no email recieved

05/29/2012 - called NVC to find out case had been completed on the 18th

06/06/2012 - interview assigned (July 9th!) (rescheduled to June 26th)

06/07/2012 - interview email received

06/20/2012 - medical

06/26/2012 - interview! APPROVED!!!!!!!

06/26/2012 - email from Loomis, they picked up my passport

POE Friday the 13th! Montreal airport

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