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WaitingforOregon   10

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For those of you wondering about your I-130 and why it isn't approved yet, it's because the Vermont SC is currently delayed. I called today to check the status of our I-130 form and the rep told me they are behind, the last case they have completed is from May 14th.....now, when I called 3 weeks ago it was also May 14th, so the guy said check back in the next couple of weeks it should have moved. He also mentioned they update their files once a month. Still, so discouraging to hear the same date!

It's hard to see others approved in less than the average time and you are still waiting! Happy for those who are approved, just hard to wait on the "unknown" - especially since we are expecing our second baby and need to make plans!

Our NOA1 was on June 4th....so almost 6 months. Still within "normal" processing time I guess, but I had hoped it would have gone a little faster, seeing as we both live abroad.

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NOA1 - June 4th, 2012

NOA2 - January 11th, 2013

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For those of you wondering about your I-130 and why it isn't approved yet, it's because the Vermont SC is currently delayed. I called today to check the status of our I-130 form and the rep told me they are behind, the last case they have completed is from May 14th.....now, when I called 3 weeks ago it was also May 14th, so the guy said check back in the next couple of weeks it should have moved. He also mentioned they update their files once a month. Still, so discouraging to hear the same date!

It's hard to see others approved in less than the average time and you are still waiting! Happy for those who are approved, just hard to wait on the "unknown" - especially since we are expecing our second baby and need to make plans!

Our NOA1 was on June 4th....so almost 6 months. Still within "normal" processing time I guess, but I had hoped it would have gone a little faster, seeing as we both live abroad.

Did they happen to say what was causing the delay? Or did they just get bombarded like it seems in the National Volumes and Trend charts found here?

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IR-1 Visa Timeline (Service Center: Vermont)

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N-400 Timeline (Field Office: Orlando, FL) & Voter Registration (Online)

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Passport Timeline (Submitted at USPS, Standard Processing, Standard Delivery, Locator number: 51) & SSA Update & Naturalization Certificate Receipt

 

03/23/2022: Application for passport submitted at USPS facility under standard processing.

04/04/2022: Status changed to “The U.S. Department of State has received your application for your passport book on 04/04/2022. We're now reviewing your application and supporting documents...Your application locator number is 51*******.”

04/04/2022: Check for passport cashed.

05/03/2022: Status changed to "The U.S. Department of State approved your application for your passport book. We're now printing your passport book and preparing to give it to you. You should receive your passport book on or around 05/09/2022."

05/05/2022: Passport Received.

05/09/2022: SSA Citizenship Status Updated.

05/25/2022: Naturalization Certificate received in mail.

 

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so that means they are done processing MARCH FILERS.. my husband files March 26, 2012.. but they said its with the adjudicator now and we will hear something on or before Dec 10.. fingers crossed!!! To God be the glory!

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Did they happen to say what was causing the delay? Or did they just get bombarded like it seems in the National Volumes and Trend charts found here?

No, they didn't say why. :(

so that means they are done processing MARCH FILERS.. my husband files March 26, 2012.. but they said its with the adjudicator now and we will hear something on or before Dec 10.. fingers crossed!!! To God be the glory!

You filed in March and haven't heard back yet?! Oh my, that stinks! I hope you get approved soon.

NOA1 - June 4th, 2012

NOA2 - January 11th, 2013

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I called today (it has been almost exactly 6 months since our NOA1) and the operator was all set to put in a service request, but could not, because "even though it's outside normal processing time, it's just because VSC is running a little behind schedule." She could tell me that they are currently processing May submissions, and that if I have not gotten the NOA2 by next week I should call back again.

As for why VSC is running behind schedule, I would guess it's because they work for the government. :)

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Moved from Process & Procedures to Progress Reports.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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Hi.I called uscis on 10/31.2012 and they told me they processing may 14 2012.I cannot believe they still on that date as of today.I will call Monday to see

No way! Please update if you hear anything. They should be updating soon then, since they are supposed to update the records once a month. With American Thanksgiving, and the hurricane who knows how long they are delayed. Stinks since the ones right before us seemed to get approved within the 5 months.

NOA1 - June 4th, 2012

NOA2 - January 11th, 2013

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bsd058   296

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Ya. A few people from VJ in May were approved. That gives me a little hope.

 

IR-1 Visa Timeline (Service Center: Vermont)

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N-400 Timeline (Field Office: Orlando, FL) & Voter Registration (Online)

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Passport Timeline (Submitted at USPS, Standard Processing, Standard Delivery, Locator number: 51) & SSA Update & Naturalization Certificate Receipt

 

03/23/2022: Application for passport submitted at USPS facility under standard processing.

04/04/2022: Status changed to “The U.S. Department of State has received your application for your passport book on 04/04/2022. We're now reviewing your application and supporting documents...Your application locator number is 51*******.”

04/04/2022: Check for passport cashed.

05/03/2022: Status changed to "The U.S. Department of State approved your application for your passport book. We're now printing your passport book and preparing to give it to you. You should receive your passport book on or around 05/09/2022."

05/05/2022: Passport Received.

05/09/2022: SSA Citizenship Status Updated.

05/25/2022: Naturalization Certificate received in mail.

 

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I called today (it has been almost exactly 6 months since our NOA1) and the operator was all set to put in a service request, but could not, because "even though it's outside normal processing time, it's just because VSC is running a little behind schedule." She could tell me that they are currently processing May submissions, and that if I have not gotten the NOA2 by next week I should call back again.

As for why VSC is running behind schedule, I would guess it's because they work for the government. :)

We have the same date for NOA1 (june 4th), and we are still waiting....my husband will call in this week to see what's going on.

Good luck to everybody!

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Wedding: April 19th 2012

USCIS (226 days)

NOA1: June 4th 2012

NOA2: January 16th 2013 (226 days after NOA1)

NOA2 hardcopy: January 19th 2013

NVC

Case received 01/21/2013

Case number,IIN and Beneficiary ID 02/05/2013

Case complete 03/20/2013

Medical exam 05/09/2013

Interview 05/13/2013-APPROVED

Received passport with visa 05/16/2013
POE 05/22/2013
ROC

I-751 sent 02/27/2015

NOA 03/03/2015
Biometrics 04/10/2015

Approval: 09/17/2015

GC in mail: 09/26/2015

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I called yesterday and did an E-request. Today they send me an email stating:

The status of this service request is:

Your case is currently under review. You should receive a decision or notice of other action within 60 days of the date of this letter.

If you have any further questions, please call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.

What am i supposed to do wait another 60 days :angry: Anybody else had similar email ?Any idea how long do i have to wait for an answer?

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tony1234, how did you manage to do an E-Request? I've tried it on the USCIS website, and it keeps telling me that I'm still within "normal processing times", even though my date is May 17th and they're claiming 5 months for Vermont.

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I called yesterday and did an E-request. Today they send me an email stating:

The status of this service request is:

Your case is currently under review. You should receive a decision or notice of other action within 60 days of the date of this letter.

If you have any further questions, please call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.

What am i supposed to do wait another 60 days :angry: Anybody else had similar email ?Any idea how long do i have to wait for an answer?

I did a E-request on 11/29 and this is what I got: "Your case is currently under review. You should receive a decision or notice of other action within 90 days of the date of this letter.

If you have any further questions, please call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283."

It is identical to yours, except mine says 90 days!! And this after last week my congressman's office told me VSC has told her I should hear something within 30 days!

Is there any rhyme or reason to their work? I think not!

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