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Kazulie Proficient

Kazulie   132

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Probably 3 weeks

I agree. Im going with 3 weeks, too.

HUSBAND'S CASE

9/17/2011 - sent I-13

09/19/2011 - noa1 received

3/16/2012 - case sent to my local USCIS office for additional processing

4/21/2012 - AP. If we haven't heard from them in SIX MONTHS (omg) we can feel free to call them!!! Thanks!

9/20/2012 - Interview scheduled - October 3!!!!

10/3/2012 - Interview went well but she must look at his A-file more before decision.

10/12/2012 - I-130 APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED!

KIDS' CASES

04/20/2012: NOA107/20/2012: instead of an approval, we got thrown into AP. sigh

11/01/2012: Boys' I-130 interview set for November 28, 2012.

11/28/2012: I-130s APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED!

NVC

12/14/2012: NVC Received

12/31/2012: Case number/IIN

12/31/2012: DS-3032 sent

01/08/2013: DS-3032 accepted

01/02/2013: AOS bill0

1/03/2013: AOS bill shows PAID

01/04/2013: AOS package sent

01/09/2013: IV bill

01/10/2013: IV bill shows PAID

01/11/2013: IV package sent

01/23/2013: Case complete

02/01/2013: Interview scheduled

US Embassy Lagos

02/22/2013: Embassy received

03/01/2013: Medical

03/20/2013: Interview - was told the boys would have been approved on the spot if they had pics! Errrr :-(

04/15/2013: DNA test

05/15/2013: Emailed embassy BEGGING them to let boys drop off passports for visa insertion. IT WORKED!!!

05/31/2013: Visa in hand

06/02/2013: POE JFK!!!!!!

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kmulenga2012   7

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I'm not sure we can really say its VCS that's super slow. I've seen others on here who are preparing for interviews this month and they applied in February. Perhaps it's all down to the actual agent doing the paperwork and digging into our personal lives. When I applied for my Passport several years back, it took two weeks. But a friend of mine applied a week after me and it took a couple months. I feel it's all down to the load each specific agent has to deal with. But of course VCS won't rat out a slower/more detailed worker.

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Ken&Ruzana   4

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FYI to all who are waiting. We applied last august CSC and it took over 6 months for our NOA2, when they state 5 months that is just a marker it doesnt mean you will get a approval by then. I dont think calling in or contacting a congressman is going to help much unless you are reaching 6 or more months. It really sucks to wait as I was the same as all of you, But it was worth the wait and once you receive NOA2 it goes very quickly. I would be concentrating on getting all documents etc in order for the interview so once you receive your NOA2 you are ready. Good luck to all who are waiting

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OMG!!! So if I received my NOA1 April 17th when I'll have some new about my NOA2??? :help:

When we started the K1 process We were informed that the whole process may take 5 months.

And now you guys are talking about 5 months just for the NOA2???

What's going on???

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Ken&Ruzana   4

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OMG!!! So if I received my NOA1 April 17th when I'll have some new about my NOA2??? :help:

When we started the K1 process We were informed that the whole process may take 5 months.

And now you guys are talking about 5 months just for the NOA2???

What's going on???

5 months is the approximate from NOA1 to NOA2, Our whole process from NOA1 until my bride enter the USA was 10 months almost to the day, and she came to the USA 3 days after she received her visa from the embassy. Granted we did have one RFE that delayed our process by about 3 weeks.

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I don't understand why when people aren't even at the 5 month mark since NOA1 they get upset. It is obvious that they are approving cases by other members here, and the members are a very small percentage of people who have actually applied. When we all started this process we all knew it would be an AVERAGE of 5 months, That could mean more, that could mean less. Hundreds of thousands are applying for family based visas at any given time. Getting a congressman or senator involved the day after a case hits 5 months isn;t going to do anyone any good. I would start worrying after 6 months. And calling day after day isn't going to make it move any faster either. You can't judge your case by others. Each case is different, each country is different, each service center is different, each consulate is different. It is what it is. Although I know it's difficult, you need to try to be patient. I am sure the people adjudicating these cases is doing the best he/she can do with the resources they have.


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Ken&Ruzana   4

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I don't understand why when people aren't even at the 5 month mark since NOA1 they get upset. It is obvious that they are approving cases by other members here, and the members are a very small percentage of people who have actually applied. When we all started this process we all knew it would be an AVERAGE of 5 months, That could mean more, that could mean less. Hundreds of thousands are applying for family based visas at any given time. Getting a congressman or senator involved the day after a case hits 5 months isn;t going to do anyone any good. I would start worrying after 6 months. And calling day after day isn't going to make it move any faster either. You can't judge your case by others. Each case is different, each country is different, each service center is different, each consulate is different. It is what it is. Although I know it's difficult, you need to try to be patient. I am sure the people adjudicating these cases is doing the best he/she can do with the resources they have.

I couldnt have said it better than that. A big thumbs up, We all have been there and we have all waited, But believe me it is worth the wait. :thumbs:

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MERIC061609   15

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I don't understand why when people aren't even at the 5 month mark since NOA1 they get upset. It is obvious that they are approving cases by other members here, and the members are a very small percentage of people who have actually applied. When we all started this process we all knew it would be an AVERAGE of 5 months, That could mean more, that could mean less. Hundreds of thousands are applying for family based visas at any given time. Getting a congressman or senator involved the day after a case hits 5 months isn;t going to do anyone any good. I would start worrying after 6 months. And calling day after day isn't going to make it move any faster either. You can't judge your case by others. Each case is different, each country is different, each service center is different, each consulate is different. It is what it is. Although I know it's difficult, you need to try to be patient. I am sure the people adjudicating these cases is doing the best he/she can do with the resources they have.

Exactly, well said!

We waited more than 5 months and when we started our K-1 journey, we were aware of the 5 months more or less time from NOA1 to NOA2. What sucked was that at that time december 2011 VSC was moving really fast while CSC was not. We were happy to be at VSC because the average was 4 months at that time. Then, around april that changed and VSC began to slow down and with that all approvals. We were not ok but we were not desperate either. We decided to wait the 5 months and contact USCIS to put in a service request after we hit 5 months and 2 weeks. We did not see a sense of freaking out because we did not get approved right at 5 months or less. My fiance and I knew that it was anytime now. After we put our service request, we got approved 2 weeks after. I was preparing to e-mail my senator if we did not get news by our sixth month. So urge all the couples to be patience. Immigration is a long process and before you and your honey begin this journey, you guys SHOULD get familiar with it and understand that it is gonna be a long, impatient, frustrating and annoying ride. However, the love for each other should compensate for the rest.

K1 VISA PROCESS ROC PROCESS

12/06/11: I129F sent 05/01/15: ROC pack sent via Fedex
12/13/11: text received with receipt number 05/04/15: ROC delivered to VSC
12/16/11: NOA1 received
12/21/11: Touched!!!
06/06/12: NOA2 text and e-mail
06/18/12: NVC received our file (12 days since NOA2 e-mail)
06/19/12: file sent to the embassy in Lima
06/21/12: NOA2 hard copy. Finally!!! (15 days since approval e-mail)
06/21/12: Case at the embassy in Lima
07/09/12: Packet 4 received
07/23/12: Medical
08/08/12: Interview at the Embassy in Lima: APPROVED!!!!
08/15/12: Visa in hand
08/19/12: POE Atlanta (took 15 minutes)
08/20/12: Applied for marriage license
08/25/12: Official engagement party with my parents
08/28/12: MARRIAGE!!!

AOS PROCESS

09/04/12: SSN Application
09/11/12: SSN card received
09/14/12: AOS Combo pack sent via Fedex
09/17/12: AOS package received and signed by L. Martinez
09/19/12: E-mail notification with 3 receipt numbers of AOS Combo pack
09/24/12: NOA1 for GC,EAD,AP received
10/24/12: Biometrics appointment
11/28/12: EAD and AP card on production
12/07/12: EAD and AP card received

07/29/13: Green Card/document production (10 months and 12 days)


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Pitaya   2,577

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VSC SUCKS!!!!!!!!!! They're slowwwwwwwwww! Everyone should call and write the Dept. of State and the head of VSC so something can be done! This is ridiculous!

Uh, ...... :wacko:VSC is a part of USCIS, which is a part of the Depertment of Homeland Security, NOT the Department of State.

Good luck on your visa journey.

Completed: K1/K2 (271 days) - AOS/EAD/AP (134 days) - ROC (279 days)

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