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Lucky MSC people, please check this new poll so we can understand this new trend better!

CR-1 Spouse Visa, Filled abroad (I am the Beneficiary / Applicant)

2012 USCIS (MSC)

October 15: I-130 NOA1

December 15: NOA2

2013 NVC (BRS) Case number received 5 weeks after NOA2 - DS-3032
February 25: AOS and IV delivered to NVC

March 13: Case complete
April 3: Interview - Visa approved - USCIS Immigrant Fee paid

May: POE (Dallas Fort Worth Airport)

2015 REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS

February 18: NOA I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence

March 18: Biometrics appointment

August 17: approved

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Hi Folks ! Please participate in this MSC poll ? -> http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/397750-national-benefits-center-poll/

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http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/monthly_filers.php?form=2&visa=3&scenter=4&option=3&sortby=2 If you scroll down you can see it month by month.

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The DCF petitions are treated very differently. From all indications those of us residing in non-DCF countries are remaining at NBC to be processed.

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Our NOA1 was 9th October I can now see Initial Review, Good luck all. I have voted in the 'new' poll

USCIS
Service Center : National Benefits Center
Consulate : Sydney, Australia
Marriage : 2012-09-15
I-130 Sent : 2012-10-02
I-130 NOA1 : 2012-10-09
I-130 RFE : NONE
I-130 Approved : 2012-12-14
NVC
NVC Received : 2013-01-04
Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2013-01-19
Pay I-864 Bill : 2013-01-27
Receive I-864 Package : 2013-01-19
Return Completed I-864 : 2013-02-21
Return Completed DS-3032 : 2013-01-26
Receive IV Bill : 2013-02-07
Pay IV Bill : 2013-02-08
Case Completed at NVC : 2013-02-28
Email Confirmation of case closed 2013-03-06
NVC Left :2013-03-06
EMBASSY
Interview Date :Scheduled for April 30th 2013; Actual date 2013-04-16 (due to early interview request) - Visa Approved

Visa processed and sent 2013-04-17

Visa in hand 2013-04-19
POE

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Latest updates on my case: I just spoke with an ISO regarding my father I-130 petition. After being transfered & put on hold for like 45 minutes from CSR, I got finally able to speak to an ISO regarding my case. It was transfered to the USCIS local office for a possible interview. A possible interview!! Is that a standard procedure?

USCIS: I-130 Petition (Mother)
- 03/21/12: I-130 Sent via FedExpress
- 03/30/12: NOA1 Recv'd via mail
- 11/21/12: APPROVED (NOA2 mailed)
- 11/27/12: NOA2 Recv'd.

NVC (Mother)
- 11/27/12: NVC Recv'd file
- 11/29/12: NVC Case no. & IIN assigned.
- 11/30/12: AOS Bill PAID/DS 3032 emailed
- 12/04/12: AOS Package sent
- 12/07/12: DS-3032 Accepted, IV Bill PAID
- 12/11/12: IV Bill online status: "PAID".
- 12/15/12: IV Package sent.
- 12/17/12: IV Package delivered.
- 02/19/13: Missing civil documents sent
- 02/28/13: Case Complete
- 03/05/13: Per Email, Int.Date 04/10/13

U.S. EMBASSY (Mother)

- 04/02/13: Medical done & PASSED 4/8/13

- 04/10/13: Interview (AP - 221g blue: Missing docs & Medical Report

- 05/09/13: VISA ISSUED
- 06/26/13: POE - JFK NYC

USCIS: I-130 Petition (Father)
- 10/10/12: I-130 Sent-USPS Express
- 10/11/12: I-130 Delivered
- 10/16/12: Rec'd email (NOA1 mailed & File routed to NBC)
- 12/12/12: Per ISO, File routed to the Local Office (Nov 28)

- 02/07/13: RFE Letter was mailed to me this date, requesting proof of father/son relationship. (Unfortunately, I DID NOT RECEIVE A RFE LETTER)

- 03/28/13: Received NOID (Notice of Intent to Deny)

- 04/02/13: Made appointment to speak with the IO at my local office.
- 04/03/13: APPROVED (NOA2 mailed)

NVC (Father)
- 04/12/13: NVC recvd file
- 04/22/13: NVC Case no.& IIN Assigned

- 04/26/13: AOS Bill Invoced & Paid /AOS Package Sent / DS-3032 Email-Format sent

- 05/08/13: DS-3032 Accepted & IV fee Billed & Invoice Paid.

- 06/27/13: IV package sent

- 07/23/13: Case complete

- 09/09/13: Interview Date

- 11/08/13: Visa Issued

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I can now see my status. Initial review!

But it says on December 12th, my address was changed...what the hell does that mean?

When I look at my profile, it still shows my address that I used,which was Japan...hmm

9/29/06 - Started dating my husband (LDR For 5 years after 6/07)
8/22/12 - Married in Japan
10/10/12 - I-130 Sent (Japan Post)
10/12/12 - Received at Chicago Lock Box
10/15/12 - NOA1(no email, had to call and find out and recieved the hard copy 10/22/12) case at NBC
12/14/12 - NOA2(no email once again,randomly checked it online)
01/07/13 - NVC Case Received
01/25/13 - Case Number assigned and AOS fee billed(somehow NVC didn't write down the proper emails for my husband and I )
3/06/13 - AOS invoice paid!(more like the 4th,when they withdrew the money!)
3/04/13 - DS-3032 email sent
3/13/13 - DS-3032 replied to
3/14/13 - IV invoice billed
3/16/13 - IV invoice bill paid
3/19/13 - NVC withdrew my money(waiting for the PAID STATUS)
3/24/13 - IV invoice officially paid
4/03/13 - Sent AOS and IV (without PCC....doh!) package via next day mail
4/04/13 - AOS & IV Package received
4/16/13 - AOS accepted(found out by phone april 17th)
4/17/13 - NVC wants PCC(found out via phone)CHECKLIST!
4/18/13 - Sent PCC with checklist (cover letter, etc) next day mail
4/19/13 - PCC delivered
4/30/13 - Case Complete(Lord, PLEASE!!! LET ME GET IT BY THE END OF APRIL!!) #### YEAH!
5/13/13- Interview date assigned & received Packet 4
5/16/13- Package left NVC for Tokyo(I assume it will get there in 3days)
5/20/13- Package delivered to Tokyo embassy
5/21/13- Medical
6/10/13- Interview at Tokyo embassytuzki-emoticon-030.gif APPROVED!!
6/x/13- Visa received
7/9/13- MY Hubby is coming to good ole Houston, TX

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coltoasty   14

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just called USCIS now and of course the first lady gave me the generic answer of my case being at NBC and processing time as per service center is still May...I soflty but adamantly requested to speak to second level officer and I was transferred. After a wait of abt 20 something minutes this very pleasant speaking lady comes on and takes my info then puts me on hold to review my file. She then apologizes for the delay in updating their case status system and assures me they have my case and it is pending( of course i did not mention that I can see the status online). Just as she was abt to end to end the call, I ask " so where exactly is my file now"? she said "well it shows here that it was sent to a field office on Nov 27th and that is a good sign that there is some progress so hopefully you will hear from them soon...good luck on your case and do feel free to call us again with any more questions".:whistle:

So I continue to wait.......hmmm NY field office. I just hope they are up to date with their knowledge of I130 requirements and just approve my case without any issues.

I hope so too, my case is in the NY Field office as well, lets hope we both get a nice letter with good news this month. :)

The worst part of it is not knowing if it'll take 5 months or 2 months, it's difficult for a new marriage, just wish it was more streamlined and not a new process. sad.gif

08/24/2012 - Married

USCIS:
10/01/2012 - Mailed/Filed for I-130 via USPS Express Mail
10/05/2012 - E-Notification NOA1
10/10/2012 - Paper NOA1
11/28/2012 - Transferred from NBC to NYC Office
02/13/2013 - USCIS Case Status NOA2
02/20/2013 - Paper NOA2

NVC:
02/22/2013 - Case Received by NVC
03/11/2013 - Case Number, IIN, BIN Assigned, DS-3032 Email Sent
03/13/2013 - AOS Invoice Received and Paid and DS-3032 Generated
03/14/2013 - AOS Invoice Shows as Paid, AOS Packet Mailed via USPS Express Mail, DS-3032 Re-sent with Supervisor Review
03/15/2013 - AOS Packet Received by NVC, DS-3032 Supervisor Review Accepted
03/18/2013 - IV Invoice Received and Paid
03/21/2013 - IV Packet Mailed via USPS Express Mail
03/23/2013 - IV Invoice Shows as Paid
03/27/2013 - AOS Packet Accepted
04/03/2013 - IV Packet Reviewed
04/04/2013 - IV Checklist Received
04/15/2013 - IV Checklist Arrived at NVC
04/24/2013 - IV Checklist Reviewed - Case Complete
05/01/2013 - Interview Date Assigned
05/03/2013 - Case Shipped to Embassy

Embassy:
05/06/2013 - Case Received from NVC
05/18/2013 - Medical
06/17/2013 - Interview Date - Result: AP

09/20/2013 - CEAC Status Changed to Visa Issued

10/01/2013 - Visa Ready for Pickup/Picked Up (Delayed due to being sent to incorrect City initially)

10/09/2013 - POE - New York City - JFK
11/xx/2013 - Greencard Received
11/xx/2013 - Social Security number Received
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coltoasty   14

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so at 830 they just cut the lines and did not try to finish helping the calls on hold? WOW :bonk:

I think it might just be a problem with cell service or phone service, or just a mistake. I once called at 7:45pm and was on hold for like 1 hour and 20 minutes before I spoke to someone for about 5 minutes, I always only call near the end, as i'm at work the other times.

08/24/2012 - Married

USCIS:
10/01/2012 - Mailed/Filed for I-130 via USPS Express Mail
10/05/2012 - E-Notification NOA1
10/10/2012 - Paper NOA1
11/28/2012 - Transferred from NBC to NYC Office
02/13/2013 - USCIS Case Status NOA2
02/20/2013 - Paper NOA2

NVC:
02/22/2013 - Case Received by NVC
03/11/2013 - Case Number, IIN, BIN Assigned, DS-3032 Email Sent
03/13/2013 - AOS Invoice Received and Paid and DS-3032 Generated
03/14/2013 - AOS Invoice Shows as Paid, AOS Packet Mailed via USPS Express Mail, DS-3032 Re-sent with Supervisor Review
03/15/2013 - AOS Packet Received by NVC, DS-3032 Supervisor Review Accepted
03/18/2013 - IV Invoice Received and Paid
03/21/2013 - IV Packet Mailed via USPS Express Mail
03/23/2013 - IV Invoice Shows as Paid
03/27/2013 - AOS Packet Accepted
04/03/2013 - IV Packet Reviewed
04/04/2013 - IV Checklist Received
04/15/2013 - IV Checklist Arrived at NVC
04/24/2013 - IV Checklist Reviewed - Case Complete
05/01/2013 - Interview Date Assigned
05/03/2013 - Case Shipped to Embassy

Embassy:
05/06/2013 - Case Received from NVC
05/18/2013 - Medical
06/17/2013 - Interview Date - Result: AP

09/20/2013 - CEAC Status Changed to Visa Issued

10/01/2013 - Visa Ready for Pickup/Picked Up (Delayed due to being sent to incorrect City initially)

10/09/2013 - POE - New York City - JFK
11/xx/2013 - Greencard Received
11/xx/2013 - Social Security number Received
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coltoasty   14

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It SEEMS like people with Oct 1-10th NOA1s are getting to see their cases online. Hopefully they keep moving down that list!

I have an Oct 5th NOA1, can't view mine... sad.gif

08/24/2012 - Married

USCIS:
10/01/2012 - Mailed/Filed for I-130 via USPS Express Mail
10/05/2012 - E-Notification NOA1
10/10/2012 - Paper NOA1
11/28/2012 - Transferred from NBC to NYC Office
02/13/2013 - USCIS Case Status NOA2
02/20/2013 - Paper NOA2

NVC:
02/22/2013 - Case Received by NVC
03/11/2013 - Case Number, IIN, BIN Assigned, DS-3032 Email Sent
03/13/2013 - AOS Invoice Received and Paid and DS-3032 Generated
03/14/2013 - AOS Invoice Shows as Paid, AOS Packet Mailed via USPS Express Mail, DS-3032 Re-sent with Supervisor Review
03/15/2013 - AOS Packet Received by NVC, DS-3032 Supervisor Review Accepted
03/18/2013 - IV Invoice Received and Paid
03/21/2013 - IV Packet Mailed via USPS Express Mail
03/23/2013 - IV Invoice Shows as Paid
03/27/2013 - AOS Packet Accepted
04/03/2013 - IV Packet Reviewed
04/04/2013 - IV Checklist Received
04/15/2013 - IV Checklist Arrived at NVC
04/24/2013 - IV Checklist Reviewed - Case Complete
05/01/2013 - Interview Date Assigned
05/03/2013 - Case Shipped to Embassy

Embassy:
05/06/2013 - Case Received from NVC
05/18/2013 - Medical
06/17/2013 - Interview Date - Result: AP

09/20/2013 - CEAC Status Changed to Visa Issued

10/01/2013 - Visa Ready for Pickup/Picked Up (Delayed due to being sent to incorrect City initially)

10/09/2013 - POE - New York City - JFK
11/xx/2013 - Greencard Received
11/xx/2013 - Social Security number Received
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N-o-l-a   7,167

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I can now see my status. Initial review!

But it says on December 12th, my address was changed...what the hell does that mean?

When I look at my profile, it still shows my address that I used,which was Japan...hmm

The profile is whatever you set it up to be when you created the account, it doesn't change. Mine is the same it was for my I-129F petition, even though I've added the I-130 and there has been an address change.

3/2/18  E-filed N-400 under 5 year rule

3/26/18 Biometrics

7/2019-12/2019 (Yes, 16- 21 months) Estimated time to interview MSP office.

 

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stuinzuri   0

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Does anyone know what kind of additional delay we can expect with the holidays coming up? Just a few days? A solid 2-3 weeks? Does the entire processing bureaucracy shut down for half December? Or do just a few people take a few days off?

With some of the early October filers starting to see progress (meaning they can see their case online), my I-130 petition should be visible soon. Unless there is a holiday period delay. Sigh...the lack of transparency into this process is really frustrating. It's been six weeks since the NOA1 and my gut says we won't see anything until well after the new year.

The little details:

  • ~15 October: Posted I-130 from Switzerland to Chicago Lockbox
  • 29 October: I-130 NOA1 with MSC receipt number
  • early November Posted I-129f from Switzerland to Texas Lockbox
  • 15 November I-129f NOA1 with MSC receipt number
  • 23 November I-130 "your Alien Registration Number was changed"
  • 15 December I-130 MSC# finally online, in "Initial Review"
  • 27 December I-130 NOA2

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N-o-l-a   7,167

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Does anyone know what kind of additional delay we can expect with the holidays coming up? Just a few days? A solid 2-3 weeks? Does the entire processing bureaucracy shut down for half December? Or do just a few people take a few days off?

With some of the early October filers starting to see progress (meaning they can see their case online), my I-130 petition should be visible soon. Unless there is a holiday period delay. Sigh...the lack of transparency into this process is really frustrating. It's been six weeks since the NOA1 and my gut says we won't see anything until well after the new year.

Did you file for a K3? I think that is going to delay your case a little from what I've heard.

3/2/18  E-filed N-400 under 5 year rule

3/26/18 Biometrics

7/2019-12/2019 (Yes, 16- 21 months) Estimated time to interview MSP office.

 

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Did you file for a K3? I think that is going to delay your case a little from what I've heard.

Yes. (I think. Already married, filed a I-129f.) But my question is about the holidays and what impact they have on processing times, regardless. It's something that very will may impact us all.

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The little details:

  • ~15 October: Posted I-130 from Switzerland to Chicago Lockbox
  • 29 October: I-130 NOA1 with MSC receipt number
  • early November Posted I-129f from Switzerland to Texas Lockbox
  • 15 November I-129f NOA1 with MSC receipt number
  • 23 November I-130 "your Alien Registration Number was changed"
  • 15 December I-130 MSC# finally online, in "Initial Review"
  • 27 December I-130 NOA2

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N-o-l-a   7,167

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Yes. (I think. Already married, filed a I-129f.) But my question is about the holidays and what impact they have on processing times, regardless. It's something that very will may impact us all.

If you did a forum search you'd see that they are closed on December 25th and January 1 http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/389403-when-does-the-uscis-close-for-christmas-break/

I'm sure it will delay it slightly between that and some people taking holiday breaks, but it shouldn't push it back more than a few days.

3/2/18  E-filed N-400 under 5 year rule

3/26/18 Biometrics

7/2019-12/2019 (Yes, 16- 21 months) Estimated time to interview MSP office.

 

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I hope so too, my case is in the NY Field office as well, lets hope we both get a nice letter with good news this month. :)

The worst part of it is not knowing if it'll take 5 months or 2 months, it's difficult for a new marriage, just wish it was more streamlined and not a new process. sad.gif

I see we are close to each other on process dates. did they tell you when your file was sent to the field office ?....maybe one progress may give the other a heads up. it is difficult on a new marriage indeed. my hubby is itching for me to go back but i am trying to wait out january with hope that our interview will be closer then once we get approved in Dec :yes: .we are expecting so the extra money saved from my trip could solve some things.

Lets see what next week brings from USCIS-NY...

GOD has been WONDERFUL!!!
CR-1 (for Husband):
09/15/2012: Got Married
09/26/2012: Mailed I-130 from Nigeria( delayed by customs)
USCIS stage ( 66 days)
10/12/2012: NOA 1
12/17/2012: NOA 2 (case was transferred to NYC office 11/27/12)
NVC stage ( 20 days)
01/08/2013: Case # and IIN assigned ( file arrived NVC mail room 12/20/12)
01/09/2013: AOS invoiced and paid, DS-3032 emailed and mailed.
01/16/2013: IV invoiced &paid. AOS & IV mailed in one package(arrived 01/18).
01/28/2013: Case complete!!!
04/19/2013: Interview; APPROVED!!!!!
05/13/2013: POE; JFK

N-400: (3 months and 12 days)
Filed N-400 : 2011-06-17
Interview: 2011-09-27
Oath Ceremony: 2011-09-30

IR-5 for Mom Entire process took 5 months exactly
USCIS (22days)
mailed I-130 : 2011-09-30
NOA 1: 2011-10-03 (text & email)
NOA 2: 2011-10-25 (text and email)
NVC: (19 days)
Case entered and # assigned: 2011-11-18
NVC Case COMPLETED: 2011-12-07 ( 43 days from NOA 2 and 65 days from NOA 1)
Interview Date(Lagos): 2012-01- 23 Mom was late for interview
New Interview date: 2012-02-29 : VISA APPROVED

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I have an Oct 10 NoA1 and able to see mine now/today for 1st time; 'initial review'. I have called twice and pushed for info + sent an expedite request. Like everyone else here, I am suffering from the 'no info' syndrome and sort of wonder why all this 'secrecy'?? I am a spouse of UC (17 yrs) and father of three UC all born in the US....and previous GC holder, but had to abandon due 8 yrs out of country. We live overseas, but wife and kids moving back home (TX) shortly.

When calling USCIS we are being told 5 to 9 months for I130 - but guessing more like 3 months from various comments here. Seems like the processing time is slowly being extended as we move into 2nd half September filers....

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I have an Oct 10 NoA1 and able to see mine now/today for 1st time; 'initial review'. I have called twice and pushed for info + sent an expedite request. Like everyone else here, I am suffering from the 'no info' syndrome and sort of wonder why all this 'secrecy'?? I am a spouse of UC (17 yrs) and father of three UC all born in the US....and previous GC holder, but had to abandon due 8 yrs out of country. We live overseas, but wife and kids moving back home (TX) shortly.

When calling USCIS we are being told 5 to 9 months for I130 - but guessing more like 3 months from various comments here. Seems like the processing time is slowly being extended as we move into 2nd half September filers....

Yes to lots of what you said above.

I say No to 5-9 months.

Sure, you could end up with 3-5 months I guess, but over 5 months I think is highly unlikely for you.

Also, :time:

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