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Waiting234   18

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Dominican Republic
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I am beside myself. I cannot stand to be alone like this without any word from USCIS. I can see my baby boy on Skype and my beloved fiance can enjoy him. I cannot enjoy either of them. I submitted an expedite request in April to avoid this situation, even though I was supposed to be approved on August 19, 2012 (and my son to be born in October). After the expedite was denied, I contacted my congressman and they have been no help. NCSC is also no help at all. They thank me for calling them and tell me not to hesitate to call them back, so the call center folks have all the time in the world to talk to me, but the investigators are swamped? Now it is October and things are so difficult to bear and, I think I have been more than patient. What can I do? I wish I had an answer, positive or negative, or a new estimated date of response. I cannot believe that immigration is so harsh on upstanding citizens who are truly productive in society. They are making me want to forget working and just live. Can my fiance visit me with my baby? NO. I am a very productive citizen who just wants to follow the rules. But, how is it that USCIS cannot understand the pain and suffering they can cause the regular "Joe"? Do they know they make grown men cry to sleep as their fiance hopelessly lives 3,000 miles away? That their family is growing without regards to immigration timelines? We only have one life to live and we want to live it to the fullest...

I am the USC.

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Permanent Resident since December 23, 2013

Filed N-400, February 8, 2017

ca_babe Community Regular

ca_babe   129

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Filed: IR-5 Country: Philippines
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Looking at your timeline, it took you 10 months to file the papers and you're blaming USCIS because you've been waiting 6.5 months since you filed.:whistle:

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2008-08-16 Sent N-400

2008-08-18 Application Received

2008-08-19 Check Cashed

2008-09-18 Biometrics

2008-12-09 Interview

2009-01-XX Oath (Yay! I'm a citizen)

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07/19 - NOA2 approval

08/20 - Case received at NVC

08/23 - emailed DS-3022

08/25 - mailed AOS

08/27 - received AOS

08/31 - AOS Accepted

09/04 - Received confirmation of DS-3022

09/05 - Received IV invoice

09/05 - Pay IV bill

09/06 - IV showed as paid

09/06 - Send DS-230 packet

09/10 - Received DS-230 packet by NVC

09/17 - DS-230 Accepted/Case Complete

09/28 - Transfer to Manila Embassy

10/02 - Medical Exam at St. Luke's

10/08- 10/10 - Sputum Test

10/09 - Received by Manila Embassy

10/12 - Result of Sputum Test (Need to repeat)

10/16-10/18 - Repeat Sputum Test (Negative)

12/13 - Sputum Final Result (Negative)

12/21 - Interview at Embassy (Approved)

12/28 - Visa Picked Up from 2GO

12/28 - CFO

12/30 - POE (LAX)

QueenE Community Regular

QueenE   174

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Nigeria
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Its frustrating you just have to wait. Im having our baby thursday and my fiance wont make it. I tried expediating but it was denied. I was so upset & depressed for my baby & fiance, but after we accepted this is just the hand we were dealt, it has made it easier. Fighting it and dwelling on it just makes the situation more frustrating. I completely understand how your feeling. The baby makes it worst. Hang in there & be strong for your family.

Waiting234 Explorer

Waiting234   18

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Dominican Republic
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I did file CRBA (Consular Report of Birth Abroad). Thanks for asking :)

Thanks for the words of encouragement. They are desperately needed.

As for why I waited 10 months before filing her K-1... Her divorce took much longer than anticipated.

I am the USC.

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Permanent Resident since December 23, 2013

Filed N-400, February 8, 2017

Waiting234 Explorer

Waiting234   18

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Dominican Republic
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QueenE, I wish you as much happiness with your baby as I feel with mine. My fiance had hers in an emergency c-section because of preclampsia. Still not a reason to expedite and an enormously stressful time for us to have to be apart. I hope all goes well on Thursday and that you are not in an emergency situation like we were. Still, my baby is the most beautiful gift my fiance could have given me and I'm sure your fiance feels the same. Wish you the best!

I am the USC.

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Permanent Resident since December 23, 2013

Filed N-400, February 8, 2017

StephanieM Proficient

StephanieM   60

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Dominican Republic
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We all go through this very depressing time where we feel desesperado and hopeless. I am here to say this too shall pass. I know it's hard. I recently was able to bring my husband in May, so I know how you feel. Unfortunately there is nothing we can do but wait. It's the sad truth. There are people with far worse situations than you and I that thankfully are able to get expedites, although we all feel like we all deserve it. It's not fair to be separated from those we love, but it will soon be over.

Try to stay busy doing things you enjoy, I know it's easier said than done but the storm is almost over. Hang in there. :star:

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

ca_babe Community Regular

ca_babe   129

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As for why I waited 10 months before filing her K-1... Her divorce took much longer than anticipated.

Sorry for my stupid comment. ca_babe <-- :bonk:

It looks like Vermont is processing I-129F from February 27, 2012. Maybe you'll get your approval in the next week or so. I'll try requesting expediting at the US Embassy level. They're different from USCIS. Maybe you'll get an approval this time.

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2008-08-16 Sent N-400

2008-08-18 Application Received

2008-08-19 Check Cashed

2008-09-18 Biometrics

2008-12-09 Interview

2009-01-XX Oath (Yay! I'm a citizen)

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07/19 - NOA2 approval

08/20 - Case received at NVC

08/23 - emailed DS-3022

08/25 - mailed AOS

08/27 - received AOS

08/31 - AOS Accepted

09/04 - Received confirmation of DS-3022

09/05 - Received IV invoice

09/05 - Pay IV bill

09/06 - IV showed as paid

09/06 - Send DS-230 packet

09/10 - Received DS-230 packet by NVC

09/17 - DS-230 Accepted/Case Complete

09/28 - Transfer to Manila Embassy

10/02 - Medical Exam at St. Luke's

10/08- 10/10 - Sputum Test

10/09 - Received by Manila Embassy

10/12 - Result of Sputum Test (Need to repeat)

10/16-10/18 - Repeat Sputum Test (Negative)

12/13 - Sputum Final Result (Negative)

12/21 - Interview at Embassy (Approved)

12/28 - Visa Picked Up from 2GO

12/28 - CFO

12/30 - POE (LAX)

TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   46,276

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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This is a mighty tough time, si man. :(

Try to visit, if you can.

Be SURE to be there for the embassy interview, when it's scheduled.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

res4688 Enthusiast

res4688   18

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it is truly depressing to wait a endless time with no light at the end of the tunnel. I have tried everything from service request to a congressional inquiry with no resolve. All I keep getting told is awaiting backgrounds. its amazing how some people get approved so fast while others are left in the black hole which is truly unfair.

Waiting234 Explorer

Waiting234   18

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Dominican Republic
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What is an Embassy-level expedite? Can I do that before USCIS finishes with their process? Or before the NVC sends the information? When can I do such a process?

And thank you everyone for being on the same page as me. It feels better knowing that I'm not the only one :)

I am the USC.

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Permanent Resident since December 23, 2013

Filed N-400, February 8, 2017

Moomin Proficient

Moomin   292

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Denmark
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What is an Embassy-level expedite? Can I do that before USCIS finishes with their process? Or before the NVC sends the information? When can I do such a process?

And thank you everyone for being on the same page as me. It feels better knowing that I'm not the only one :)

The I129f/K1 is a multi stage process. When it's expedited at the service center, it doesn't mean it'll continue through NVC and the embassy that way. So it's basically the same kind of process in order to expedite at embassy as the way it was done at the service center.

K1 process, October 2010 > POE, July 2011

I-129F approved in 180 days from NOA1 date. (195 days from filing to NOA2 in hand)

Interview took 224 days from I-129F NOA1 date. (241 days from filing petition until visa in hand)

From filing I-129F petition until POE: 285 days

Click timeline or "about me" for all details.

AOS process, December 2011 > July 2012

EAD/AP Approval took 51 days from NOA1 date to email update. (77 days from filing until EAD/AP in hand)

AOS Approval took 206 days from NOA1 date to email update. (231 days from filing until greencard in hand)

From filing I-129F petition until greencard in hand: 655 days

Click timeline or "about me" for all details.

Pitaya Grand Master

Pitaya   2,577

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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Hang in there!

You are certainly not the first one to have these feelings, and most certainly won't be the last!

Good luck on your visa journey.

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

"Si vis amari, ama" - Seneca

 

 

 

 
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