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sophielas   2

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: New Zealand
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Um, so, I got an email when I woke up this morning telling me that our I-130 petition has been approved on the 31 January.

They received it on 3 January. That's 28 days from receipt to approval. What the... I practically choked on my coffee in disbelief.

SO I would suggest (as we made it quite clear on our packet that the USC is residing in NZ here with me) that the mysterious 'auto expedite' for USC living abroad is still happening at NBC. That, are I just got the world's most efficient staffer on our case.

Either way, I am very thankful, bemused, and have my faith restored in this part of the system. I am sure we will be stuck at NVC forever, as we need co-sponsor and to prove US domicile, but that's another post.

Today is a happy day for us.

I am the Kiwi :)

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bsd058   296

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
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Um, so, I got an email when I woke up this morning telling me that our I-130 petition has been approved on the 31 January.

They received it on 3 January. That's 28 days from receipt to approval. What the... I practically choked on my coffee in disbelief.

SO I would suggest (as we made it quite clear on our packet that the USC is residing in NZ here with me) that the mysterious 'auto expedite' for USC living abroad is still happening at NBC. That, are I just got the world's most efficient staffer on our case.

Either way, I am very thankful, bemused, and have my faith restored in this part of the system. I am sure we will be stuck at NVC forever, as we need co-sponsor and to prove US domicile, but that's another post.

Today is a happy day for us.

Unbelievable! :) Congrats! Good luck with the rest of your journey! :dance:

 

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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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sherryandyashpal   7

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: India
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wow... thats insanely fast! congratulations!!!

Met 10/2009Married 9/13/2012 in indiaFiled I-130 12/4/2012Assigned MSC case # 12/6/20122/14/2013 called uscis and on 1/30/2013 case moved from MSC to Chicago local office.4/17/2013 letter from senator durbin's office that a inquiry will be made on my case and to allow 30-60 days6/7/2013 NOA2 !!!!! while I am visiting my baby!!!!7/12/2013 letter from senator and copy of USCIS email to them stated our case heading to NVC 7/23/2013 NVC # assigned!!!!!!7/25/2013 called for Invoice identification number and had them add yash's email( Yash sent DS3032 via email nex day)7/29/2013 rec'd email from NVC with DS3032 and AOS invoice, paid today $88 mailed hardcopy of DS 30328/1/2013 AOS pkg mail via fed ex8/6/2013 AOS rec'd @NVC8/12/2013 DS3032 accepted IV invoiced8/15/2013 IV fed ex'd9/9/13 dreaded checklist asking for DS260 b/c DS230 obsolete<p>9/11/13 electronic submission of DS260 accepted
9/17/2013 called NVC case was completed as of today

10/1/2013 rec'd interview letter and date!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11/4/2013 INTERVIEW

RESULT....APPROVED!!!

11/12/2013 email to pick up visa!!!

09/09/15-12/2016 ROC +interview= appproved in over a year

12/21/2016 fedex'd N-400 application and per fedex was rec'd

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Darnell   8,478

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: China
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Congratulations ! Whatcha cooking, to celebrate?

Some administrivia -

please change yer petition type over at http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=143375

knocking off the DCF designation.

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Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

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loveydovey   2

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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WOW! That's some great news! :wow::thumbs:

i-130 for spouse

USCIS (85 days)

August 23, 2012 - Sent I-130

August 28, 2012 - NOA1 via email

September 25, 2012 - NOA1 hardcopy received

November 21, 2012 - NOA2 via email

NVC

November 29, 2012 - NVC case received (Case # not ready)

December 3, 2012 - NVC case number and IIn received

December 3, 2012 - Choice of Agent e-mail sent (DS 3032)

December 5, 2012 - AOS Bill Invoiced and Paid

December 11, 2012 - AOS Packet sent

December 12, 2012 - DS 3032 accepted

December 13, 2012 - IV Bill Invoiced

December 31, 2012 - Checklist for AOS (forgot to put N/A on part 6)

January 16, 2013 - AOS packet accepted (they are waiting for IV Fee payment)

January 25, 2013 - IV Bill paid

January 28, 2013 - IV Bill shows PAID - IV Packet sent

February 7, 2013 - IV return checklist incomplete dates on DS230

February 8, 2013 - sent checklist

February 15, 2013 - CASE COMPLETE!!

March 6, 2013 - Packet 4 received

April 1, 2013 - Interview at the USEM MANILA-APPROVED :)

Minor Daughter's I-130

January 28, 2013 - I-130 Sent

January 30, 2013 - I-130 received Phoenix, AZ

February 8, 2013 - hardcopy NOA1

April 18, 2013 - NOA2 :)

NVC

May 9, 2013 - NVC received

May 23, 2013 - Case number and IIN received

May 23, 2013 - emailed DS3032 (choice of agent)

May 28, 2013 - AOS invoiced and paid

June 5, 2013 - Ds3032 accepted

June 6, 2013 - IV FEE invoiced, Paid

June 8, 2013 - IV packet sent

June 14, 2013 - Case sent the the Embassy

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Boggy1974   124

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Um, so, I got an email when I woke up this morning telling me that our I-130 petition has been approved on the 31 January.

They received it on 3 January. That's 28 days from receipt to approval. What the... I practically choked on my coffee in disbelief.

SO I would suggest (as we made it quite clear on our packet that the USC is residing in NZ here with me) that the mysterious 'auto expedite' for USC living abroad is still happening at NBC. That, are I just got the world's most efficient staffer on our case.

Either way, I am very thankful, bemused, and have my faith restored in this part of the system. I am sure we will be stuck at NVC forever, as we need co-sponsor and to prove US domicile, but that's another post.

Today is a happy day for us.

Wow...ConGraTuLaTions! :dance: :dance: :dance:

28days must be the record I guess...Very happy for you! You control the pace somewhat at NVC so it shouldn't too long of a wait!

Good luck moving forward!

Iron Sharpen Iron!

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sophielas Apprentice

sophielas   2

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: New Zealand
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Congratulations ! Whatcha cooking, to celebrate?

Some administrivia -

please change yer petition type over at http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=143375

knocking off the DCF designation.

Whoops. Done, thanks for that.

Gosh, still in shock here... I think no matter what I cook it's going to taste AMAZING tonight. :)

I am the Kiwi :)

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Roosha   51

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Qatar
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Well damn, someone beat my score! :rofl:

I'm just kidding, a million billion congrats, v happy for you!! :D

USC married to Palestinian lived in Doha, Qatar for seven years, in the USA since July 2013 with an eight year old and a two year old smile.png

USCIS - 37 days
12.13.12: Sent I-130 from abroad
12.16.12: Delivered to Chicago Lock Box
12.19.12: NOA1 - E-mail, MSC number
12.21.12: Case showed up online
01.25.13: NOA2
01.30.13: Email from USCIS - Post Decision Activity - Case sent to NVC
NVC - 28 Days
02.05.13: NVC Received
02.22.13: Case/IIN Received
AOS Track
02.26.13: AOS bill invoiced
02.27.13: Pay AOS bill
03.06.13: AOS bill shows PAID
03.07.13: AOS package sent
IV Track
02.23.13: DS-3032 sent
03.03.13: DS-3032 re-sent for Supervisor Review
03.04.13: DS-3032 accepted
03.06.13: First DS-3032 accepted!
03.05.13: IV bill invoiced
03.06.13: Pay IV bill
03.07.13: IV bill shows PAID
03.07.13: IV package sent
03.11.13: AOS and IV Packages delivered to NVC
03.20.13: IV Package Accepted
03.22.13: Case complete
03.29.13: Interview scheduled - Email
04.02.13: Case left NVC
Consulate
04.04.13: Case received
04.08.13 - Medical
04.28.13 - Interview - Approved
05.02.13 - Visa In Hand
07.21.13 - POE (Washington D.C.)

Gearing up to apply for Naturalization in April 2016!

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sophielas   2

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Thanks all! Ridiculous, really. I know why it happened too... It's because I just cancelled all my plans to be in the US by October, figuring all this visa stuff was going to take forever. Hehe. Good times...

I am the Kiwi :)

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Japan
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Great news! Congrats!

01/04/2013 - Married in Tokyo

USCIS
01/24/2013 - Mailed I-130
01/30/2013 - NOA1

03/14/2013 - Case transferred to Newark field office

05/16/2013 - NOA2

NVC

06/20/2013 - NVC received file

06/27/2013 - Case Number and IIN assigned

06/28/2013 - DS-3032 email sent

07/02/2013 - Received DS-3032 and I-864 bill

07/02/2013 - Submitted AOS bill payment

07/05/2013 - AOS bill status PAID

07/06/2013 - Mailed AOS package

07/08/2013 - AOS delivered

07/09/2013 - DS-3032 accepted

07/10/2013 - Received IV bill

07/11/2013 - Submitted IV bill payment

07/13/2013 - IV bill status PAID

07/16/2013 - Mailed IV package

07/17/2013 - IV package delivered

08/01/2013 - AOS approved

08/12/2013 - IV approved & Case Complete

Embassy & POE

08/21/2013 - Casefile confirmed at Tokyo Embassy

09/03/2013 - Interview - APPROVED!

09/16/2013 - Paid Immigrant Fee

10/06/2013 - POE via Toronto

01/07/2014 - Green card received

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