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Please anyone with interview date from yesterday got appointment letter in the email box yet?

USCIS:

2011 / 1/24 - Married

2011/12/13 - I-130 sent

2011/12/13 - NOA1 Received

2011/04/30 - NOA2 (U.S.C.I.S Approved)

NVC:

2012/05/15- Received case #, IIN, gave e-mail addresses, sent DS-3032 through email

2012/05/16 -AOS Bill Invoiced $ Paid

2012/05/16 - AOS Bill Paid

2012/05/17 - AOS bill appears as Paid and I-864 package sent through E.M.S

2012/05/18 -IV bill invoiced & paid( IV Package sent)

2012/05/30 - Case Complete at NVC

2012/06/11- Interview date received(Packet 4 receive)

Interview Date 2012/07/10 Approve on 2012/07/16

Medical/US Consulate/POE:

2012/07/09 - Medical Report

2012/07/10 - Interview - Asked to bring a document(police report in maiden name)

2012/07/16 - Approved!!!

2012/08/24 - Visa received!!!

2012/08/29 - POE (Atlanta Airport)!!!

2012/09/10 - received Welcome Letter and Receipt Notice !!!

2012/09/15- received Green Card !!!

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Enter your wife's email adress where it says and put you email in the agent section.You will get the emails if she appoint you as agent.

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VisaJourney2011   14

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Woohoo! got the SS Card yesterday, exactly 8 days after POE ! :dance:

Now waiting for GC!

Q's for Citizenship, do we apply after 3 years after POE? do we initiate the process or do "They" (who?) initiate it 3 years after our POE?

If you checked off 'yes' on the DS-230 for the SSA to assign a SSN, then yes, it should arrive in the mail. But it's not guaranteed. It's suggested here on VJ that after three weeks, if the SSN hasn't arrived, then go apply in person at a local SSA office. This is what I had to do. My SSN never arrived in the mail, so after 3 weeks from me POE date, I went to local SSA office here in town (was pleasantly surprised to know there was one in my town). Took only 10-15 minutes to apply, and 10 days later, my SSN was in the mail :)

You can only get a US passport if you're a US citizen. The naturalization process can only happen after 3 years from POE (if still married to the same person).

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sheeshkabelle   153

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Quick note cause Mr. Sheeshka is getting antsy and wants to go out...

We were APPROVED!! Reveiw here --> Montreal Review

I'll be back later if the internet holds out!

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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Yah.. might be different for me.. right now.. my husband is trying to get me an appointment online.. they said it's way better and easy to schedule it online.. thank you so much again.

You're welcome! Yeah, from what I understood, when they told me to schedule my own interview date - that's what they wanted me to do and they WOULDN'T schedule me one. It was up to me after that point. you know? Good luck!!! :)

Quick note cause Mr. Sheeshka is getting antsy and wants to go out...

We were APPROVED!! Reveiw here --> Montreal Review

I'll be back later if the internet holds out!

Woo hoo! Read the review - congrats :D:dance::dance::dance:

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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Saylin   1,605

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Please anyone with interview date from yesterday got appointment letter in the email box yet?

Remember, it could take a few hours to a few days to receive the email.

I got my interview sometime early afternoon on a Friday (could have been scheduled earlier that day, I don't know) and got my email the next day at 6am.

Woohoo! got the SS Card yesterday, exactly 8 days after POE ! :dance:

Now waiting for GC!

Q's for Citizenship, do we apply after 3 years after POE? do we initiate the process or do "They" (who?) initiate it 3 years after our POE?

Wow, grats on getting the SSN so fast!! No need to go to the SSA office now ;)

Yes, after 3 years from POE and if still married to the same person, you can apply for US citizenship. They (USCIS) will NOT initiate anything as you do NOT need to apply for naturalization, it's a completely optional process.

Quick note cause Mr. Sheeshka is getting antsy and wants to go out...

We were APPROVED!! Reveiw here --> Montreal Review

I'll be back later if the internet holds out!

Grats again! kicking.gif

Hehe, I'm mentioned in someone's review ^_^

And wow, you slept till 5:30pm? No wonder you didn't reply right away about my text to you in the early afternoon laughing.gif

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IR-1/CR-1 Flowchart

Montreal Consulate Pictures/Maps

Wiki for Canadian Spouses for NVC (electronic processing and online forms)

Wiki on NVC Process

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meno-is-mine   37

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Quick note cause Mr. Sheeshka is getting antsy and wants to go out...

We were APPROVED!! Reveiw here --> Montreal Review

I'll be back later if the internet holds out!

CONGRATS!!! read the review too... cool that u and saylin hooked up...

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 note cause Mr. Sheeshka is getting antsy and wants to go out...

We were APPROVED!! Reveiw here --> Montreal Review

I'll be back later if the internet holds out!

:dance: :dance: :dance: Yaaaaay!!! So happy for you two!! :dance: :dance: :dance:

USCIS:(164 days)
10/07/11 - I-130 Sent
10/09/11 - Delivery Confirmation - Chicago
10/13/11 - NOA1 Confirmation by e-mail & text
10/17/11 - NOA1 Hard copy received (Priority date October 11)
03/23/12 - NOA2 (e-mail notification on 3/23, Hard copy received on 3/30)
NVC: (48 days)
04/16/12 - Case arrived at NVC
04/25/12 - Received case #, IIN, and BIN, gave e-mail addresses, sent optin e-mail
04/26/12 - Submitted DS-261 online (Resubmit on 5/10)
04/27/12 - Received info package and AOS bill e-mails from NVC
05/01/12 - Re-sent Optin e-mail (accepted 5/01)
05/02/12 - AOS bill invoiced & paid
05/03/12 - AOS bill appears as PAID
05/14/12 - E-mailed I-864 package
05/18/12 - AOS/I-864 accepted
05/23/12 - IV bill invoiced & paid
05/24/12 - IV bill appears as PAID, submitted DS-260, e-mailed IV package
06/04/12 - Case Complete
06/14/12 - Interview date & interview package received by e-mail!!!

Medical/US Consulate/POE:
06/26/12 - Medical
07/16/12 - Interview - APPROVED!!!!
07/23/12 - Visa received
07/24/12 - POE (Ambassador Bridge-Windsor, ON/Detroit, MI)

Our immigration journey took 9 months, 1 week and 5 days

ROC:
04/25/14 - Eligible to apply for Removal of Conditions

05/05/14 - Mailed I-751 to VSC via Priority Mail

05/07/14 - Package delivered to VSC

05/14/14 - Check cleared bank account - pending date 05/13

05/15/14 - Received NOA (Receipt date 5/08)

05/19/14 - Biometrics letter received, Notice date 05/16 (appointment scheduled for 06/11)
06/11/14 - Biometrics appointment

12/17/14 - APPROVED!

12/27/14 - 10 year Green Card arrived!

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Neela & Jitu   79

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Woohoo! got the SS Card yesterday, exactly 8 days after POE ! :dance:

Now waiting for GC!

Q's for Citizenship, do we apply after 3 years after POE? do we initiate the process or do "They" (who?) initiate it 3 years after our POE?

You and me did our POE same day and get our SSN same day!wow! Hopefully we will get our green Card on same day :D

Quick note cause Mr. Sheeshka is getting antsy and wants to go out...

We were APPROVED!! Reveiw here --> Montreal Review

I'll be back later if the internet holds out!

Yay! Congrats to you :luv: :luv:

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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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VisaJourney2011   14

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Thank you !

Hope to get the GC soon now !!!

Thanks you all ! :thumbs:

Wow, grats on getting the SSN so fast!! No need to go to the SSA office now ;)

Yes, after 3 years from POE and if still married to the same person, you can apply for US citizenship. They (USCIS) will NOT initiate anything as you do NOT need to apply for naturalization, it's a completely optional process.

You and me did our POE same day and get our SSN same day!wow! Hopefully we will get our green Card on same day :D

Yay! Congrats to you :luv: :luv:

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Just got email from NVC ( P4 FOR NEOPOST DS-1200). Please i'm thinking of sending this letter to the embassy tomorrow to get my package for the medical. Please is this what I should do?

USCIS:

2011 / 1/24 - Married

2011/12/13 - I-130 sent

2011/12/13 - NOA1 Received

2011/04/30 - NOA2 (U.S.C.I.S Approved)

NVC:

2012/05/15- Received case #, IIN, gave e-mail addresses, sent DS-3032 through email

2012/05/16 -AOS Bill Invoiced $ Paid

2012/05/16 - AOS Bill Paid

2012/05/17 - AOS bill appears as Paid and I-864 package sent through E.M.S

2012/05/18 -IV bill invoiced & paid( IV Package sent)

2012/05/30 - Case Complete at NVC

2012/06/11- Interview date received(Packet 4 receive)

Interview Date 2012/07/10 Approve on 2012/07/16

Medical/US Consulate/POE:

2012/07/09 - Medical Report

2012/07/10 - Interview - Asked to bring a document(police report in maiden name)

2012/07/16 - Approved!!!

2012/08/24 - Visa received!!!

2012/08/29 - POE (Atlanta Airport)!!!

2012/09/10 - received Welcome Letter and Receipt Notice !!!

2012/09/15- received Green Card !!!

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... still no interview...... waiting is such a pain.... :whistle:

Wedding... 07-02-2011
NOA 1... 10-11-2011
Touched... 10-19-2011

... Tik... Tok....

NOA 2 ... 3-26-2012 167 Days


NVC Received :4-18-2012
Case # Assigned: 4-27-2012
Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill: 4-30-2012

Pay I-864 Bill: 5-2-2012
I-864 bill shows as paid: 5-3-2012
I-864 packet mailed: 5-3-2012

AOS package delivered: 5-7-2012
DS-3032 accepted: 05-08-2012
AOS Packet Approved:05-09-2012

Receive IV Bill: 05-09-2012
Pay IV Bill: 05-09-2012
IV packet mailed: 05-10-2012

Case Complete: 05-17-2012

Medical / US Consulate / POE:

Medical Appointment: 06/20/12
Interview Date: 07/02/12
POE: SFO 07/12/12

I-751 Sent: 06/18/2014

NOA 1: 6/20/14 (Rec'd letter 6/26)

Biometrics: 07/16/14

Approval of I-751: 07/24/2014 (Rec'd 7/29)

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Just got email from NVC ( P4 FOR NEOPOST DS-1200). Please i'm thinking of sending this letter to the embassy tomorrow to get my package for the medical. Please is this what I should do?

I don't know how it is with the US Embassy in Ghana, but I think the appointment letter is enough to book your appointment for the medical on your own.

Good luck.

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Bulgaria
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Hey guys,hello!

One quick question...how would i know the consulate has my case...last night we received an e-mail,that our case has been completed and forwarded to Bulgaria ,there's also the interview date and stuff...but ,am i gonna get any more instructions after the consulate receives my petition?

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Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Bulgaria

I-130 Sent :.................................. 2011-10-10

I-130 NOA1 :.................................2011-10-14

I-130 NOA2:..................................2012-03-30

NVC Received :............................2012-05-03

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2012-05-03

Pay I-864 Bill................................ 2012-05-07

Receive I-864 Package :............2012-05-08

Return Completed I-864 :...........2012-05-10

Return Completed DS-3032 :....2012-05-04

Receive IV Bill :............................2012-05-11

Pay IV Bill :................................... 2012-05-11

Package IV sent :........................2012-05-17

Package IV received:.................2012-05-21

Interview date:.............................2012-06-27

APPROVED!

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Saylin   1,605

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Hey guys,hello!

One quick question...how would i know the consulate has my case...last night we received an e-mail,that our case has been completed and forwarded to Bulgaria ,there's also the interview date and stuff...but ,am i gonna get any more instructions after the consulate receives my petition?

After you get the interview letter from NVC, NVC then sends your case to the consulate/embassy. Once your case is received though, you do NOT get any correspondence from the consulate/embassy. If you want to confirm the case has arrived safely, you can call up DOS.

My Personal Blog - Journey Through Immigration

IR-1/CR-1 Flowchart

Montreal Consulate Pictures/Maps

Wiki for Canadian Spouses for NVC (electronic processing and online forms)

Wiki on NVC Process

Immigration Timeline (Click "Show" to see full immigration timeline)

 

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ok,sweet! :) i called today...i'll try to move up my date,they set my appointment for july 26 th!:blink:...which i think is crazy!

So once it gets here,i'll call and reschedule,if its possible...which i am hoping to be

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Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Bulgaria

I-130 Sent :.................................. 2011-10-10

I-130 NOA1 :.................................2011-10-14

I-130 NOA2:..................................2012-03-30

NVC Received :............................2012-05-03

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2012-05-03

Pay I-864 Bill................................ 2012-05-07

Receive I-864 Package :............2012-05-08

Return Completed I-864 :...........2012-05-10

Return Completed DS-3032 :....2012-05-04

Receive IV Bill :............................2012-05-11

Pay IV Bill :................................... 2012-05-11

Package IV sent :........................2012-05-17

Package IV received:.................2012-05-21

Interview date:.............................2012-06-27

APPROVED!

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