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DSP   7

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: United Kingdom
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I've heard the term "touches" in relation to activity with files. July filer here, and our file hasn't been touched since the day after our NOA1. Is that unusual? Is there a flurry of activity right before adjudication? I've been very patient until we hit the six month mark and now I'm just a bundle of nerves (very out of character). It feels like our petition has fallen into a black hole somewhere. I'm interested to hear other couples' experiences. Was there activity with your files leading up to NOA2 or were you simply notified. Thanks for sharing your stories.

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chippo   2

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Vietnam
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I've heard the term "touches" in relation to activity with files. July filer here, and our file hasn't been touched since the day after our NOA1. Is that unusual? Is there a flurry of activity right before adjudication? I've been very patient until we hit the six month mark and now I'm just a bundle of nerves (very out of character). It feels like our petition has fallen into a black hole somewhere. I'm interested to hear other couples' experiences. Was there activity with your files leading up to NOA2 or were you simply notified. Thanks for sharing your stories.

waiting with ya

good luck

CHarvey80 Collaborator

CHarvey80   72

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Argentina
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A lot of people won't get any touches until they find out they are approved. That's what happened with us.

We waited just under 7 months before we were approved.

Edited by CHarvey80

Relationship and I-130 Process

Sometime in October, 2011: We met online talking about Argentina.
Later in October: Met in person in Philadelphia and became good friends.
March 4, 2012: Became girlfriend and boyfriend, officially.
March 21: Gloria leaves the US at the end of her J-1 Visa.
April 9: Got engaged!
May 12-26: Chris visits Buenos Aires.
May 18: Got married in Argentina :) Happy day!!
May 29: Sent out I-130
June 4: NOA1 received.
August 17-20: Chris visits again.
September 22-29: Chris 3rd visit, Gloria's birthday!
November 11-January 5: Chris stays in Argentina almost 2 months, Gloria is happy!
December 28: NOA2 YAY!!!
December 31: Package received at NVC.
January 18, 2013: Got case # and IIN.
February 6: Case complete!!
February 11: Interview assigned.
February 25: Package received at Embassy in Buenos Aires.
March 18: Interview Approved!!
March 28: Visa received.
March 29: Houston POE

April 11: received greencard!!!!!!!

January 9, 2015: sent out form I-751

Saylin Grand Master

Saylin   1,605

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Canada
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I've heard the term "touches" in relation to activity with files. July filer here, and our file hasn't been touched since the day after our NOA1. Is that unusual? Is there a flurry of activity right before adjudication? I've been very patient until we hit the six month mark and now I'm just a bundle of nerves (very out of character). It feels like our petition has fallen into a black hole somewhere. I'm interested to hear other couples' experiences. Was there activity with your files leading up to NOA2 or were you simply notified. Thanks for sharing your stories.

No touches is definitely not unusual. My case only had one "touch", the day after our NOA1 date. That was it. Nothing happened for nearly 5 months when I got my NOA2.

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)

 

timeline2_zps6bd54626.jpg

Azsara Proficient

Azsara   110

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: United Kingdom
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Thanks so very much! One less thing to fret about! At this point, that's huge! Much appreciated :)

Good luck to you the end is near :)

Our Story AoS
[March 2012] Met online on Christian Mingle [November 27th 2013] AoS sent
[June 25th 2012] Met in Person in London!
[August 2012] Steve visits me again in the Uk for our second meeting for just one weekend! [March 6th 2014] AoS Interview - Passed
[september 2012] My first trip to America to visit the love of my life
[November 2012] I travel to America for my first ever thanksgiving with Steves family!
[December 2012] Steve comes to the Uk to spend xmas with my family!
( heart.gif February 15th 2013 heart.gif ) He pops the question in Kensington, London...and I say yes!


K1
[January 15th 2013) I-129f SENT!
[January 24th 2013] NOA1
[July 08th 2013]- NOA2 (approved 165 Days)
[July 18th 2013] Case forwarded to NVC
[July 26th 2013] We call DoS and are finally given our case # - I book medical immediatly

[July 29th 2013] Case forwarded to US Embassy, London
[August 8th 2013] Packet 3 sent (before received)

[August 9th 2013] Packet 3 received
[August 13th 2013] Medical

[August 16th 2013] CEAC updates - London logs my medical results

[August 20th 2013] - CEAC update - London logs my packet 3

[August 23rd 2013] I call DoS and they tell me my interview date, (2 weeks since I sent ds-2001)

[August 27th 2013 CEAC update - London dispatches packet 4]

[August 29th 2013] Packet 4 received
[september 24th 2013] Interview - Refused due to passport and birth certificate condition

[september 26th 2013] Emergency appt at HM Passport Office London - New Passport and Birth Certificate in hand
[september 30th 2013] DX collects passport and birth certificate

[October 3rd] - Docs delivered to Embassy

[October 10th] - London Approves and Issues our Visa!!

[October 16th 2013] 4.00pm - Visa in my hand, 11pm POE -Newark

[October 27th 2013] Wedding wub.png

CHarvey80 Collaborator

CHarvey80   72

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Argentina
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WOW! Just got our approval notification! The universe is smiling :)

Congrats!!

See, no worries!

Go here and read the first post in the thread for general NVC info and then sign in bud!

Relationship and I-130 Process

Sometime in October, 2011: We met online talking about Argentina.
Later in October: Met in person in Philadelphia and became good friends.
March 4, 2012: Became girlfriend and boyfriend, officially.
March 21: Gloria leaves the US at the end of her J-1 Visa.
April 9: Got engaged!
May 12-26: Chris visits Buenos Aires.
May 18: Got married in Argentina :) Happy day!!
May 29: Sent out I-130
June 4: NOA1 received.
August 17-20: Chris visits again.
September 22-29: Chris 3rd visit, Gloria's birthday!
November 11-January 5: Chris stays in Argentina almost 2 months, Gloria is happy!
December 28: NOA2 YAY!!!
December 31: Package received at NVC.
January 18, 2013: Got case # and IIN.
February 6: Case complete!!
February 11: Interview assigned.
February 25: Package received at Embassy in Buenos Aires.
March 18: Interview Approved!!
March 28: Visa received.
March 29: Houston POE

April 11: received greencard!!!!!!!

January 9, 2015: sent out form I-751

BekkyBoo Contributor

BekkyBoo   2

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Jamaica
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WOW! Just got our approval notification! The universe is smiling :)

Congratulations!!! :dance: How funny a day after asking the VJ members about the wait and some words of encouragement, BOOM, NOA2 at your doorstep/mailbox. Must be the positive vibes!

We just sent the I-129F application on January 24th...more like a binder/book of evidence (organized of course). I haven't received a text or anything yet, but I've been tracking it and it has been delivered. I don't know if I'm patient enough to wait as long as you did :unsure: . I just can't wait for this process to be over with, all I want is just the NOA2!!! Then I can breathe easy...until the next phase of course. I know I'd be totally lost without this website, forum, members, and of course my true (L) . Can't wait for him to get here

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CHarvey80 Collaborator

CHarvey80   72

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Argentina
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Thank you so much, Charvey80!!! But ours is a K-1 visa (fiance).... does this apply to us?

You are still getting forwarded to the NVC now that you have received your NOA2.

Review the guide here.

Relationship and I-130 Process

Sometime in October, 2011: We met online talking about Argentina.
Later in October: Met in person in Philadelphia and became good friends.
March 4, 2012: Became girlfriend and boyfriend, officially.
March 21: Gloria leaves the US at the end of her J-1 Visa.
April 9: Got engaged!
May 12-26: Chris visits Buenos Aires.
May 18: Got married in Argentina :) Happy day!!
May 29: Sent out I-130
June 4: NOA1 received.
August 17-20: Chris visits again.
September 22-29: Chris 3rd visit, Gloria's birthday!
November 11-January 5: Chris stays in Argentina almost 2 months, Gloria is happy!
December 28: NOA2 YAY!!!
December 31: Package received at NVC.
January 18, 2013: Got case # and IIN.
February 6: Case complete!!
February 11: Interview assigned.
February 25: Package received at Embassy in Buenos Aires.
March 18: Interview Approved!!
March 28: Visa received.
March 29: Houston POE

April 11: received greencard!!!!!!!

January 9, 2015: sent out form I-751

Saylin Grand Master

Saylin   1,605

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Canada
 Timeline
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WOW! Just got our approval notification! The universe is smiling :)

Haha, grats! kicking.gif

Thank you so much, Charvey80!!! But ours is a K-1 visa (fiance).... does this apply to us?

That forum wouldn't apply to you as it's for IR-1/CR-1 applicants. But follow the link to the guide that CHarvey mentioned.

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)

 

timeline2_zps6bd54626.jpg

CHarvey80 Collaborator

CHarvey80   72

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Argentina
 Timeline
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Thank you for the clarification Saylin :)

Relationship and I-130 Process

Sometime in October, 2011: We met online talking about Argentina.
Later in October: Met in person in Philadelphia and became good friends.
March 4, 2012: Became girlfriend and boyfriend, officially.
March 21: Gloria leaves the US at the end of her J-1 Visa.
April 9: Got engaged!
May 12-26: Chris visits Buenos Aires.
May 18: Got married in Argentina :) Happy day!!
May 29: Sent out I-130
June 4: NOA1 received.
August 17-20: Chris visits again.
September 22-29: Chris 3rd visit, Gloria's birthday!
November 11-January 5: Chris stays in Argentina almost 2 months, Gloria is happy!
December 28: NOA2 YAY!!!
December 31: Package received at NVC.
January 18, 2013: Got case # and IIN.
February 6: Case complete!!
February 11: Interview assigned.
February 25: Package received at Embassy in Buenos Aires.
March 18: Interview Approved!!
March 28: Visa received.
March 29: Houston POE

April 11: received greencard!!!!!!!

January 9, 2015: sent out form I-751

Freyja1208 Enthusiast

Freyja1208   2

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Philippines
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WOW! Just got our approval notification! The universe is smiling :)

Congratulations!!! :star: :star: :star:

"The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more,
that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds.
And that's what you've given me. That's what I'd hoped to give you forever."
- Nicholas Sparks, The Notebook

 
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