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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Barbados
Timeline
Posted

I'm finally here....can't wait for this nightmare to be over....going to try to fly through here as quickly as possible. This distance is stress. How long does it take to complete NVC if you are on the ball with everything and how long do they take to schedule an interview after case is closed? I already spent 248 days at USCIS and 18 days waiting on a case number. Here's to hoping everyone has a speedy NVC journey! :)

My Husband's naturalization timeline:
08/25/10: My Husband finally posts his naturalization application
09/01/10: Text message & e-mail notification acknowledging receipt of application. Forwarded to NBC
09/04/10: I-797 Received in the mail. Priority Date: August 30th 2010
02/02/11: Naturalization Interview (Postponed due to weather and probably backlogged)
03/11/11: Naturalization Interview..........PASSED!!!!!!!!
04/20/11: Oath Ceremony

02/04/11: Civil Marriage Ceremony in New York
02/05/12: Religious Marriage Ceremony in Barbados

USCIS
05/09/12: I-130 Sent
05/14/12: I-130 NOA1
01/17/13: I-130 NOA2

NVC
02/04/13: NVC Received
02/21/13: Case number assigned
02/22/13: Called and got case number & gave e-mail addresses
02/24/13: Emailed DS3032
02/25/13: AOS bill generated and paid
03/06/13: DS3032 Accepted
03/06/13: AOS appears as "PAID"
03/07/13: IV bill generated and paid
03/08/13: IV bill shows as "PAID"
03/11/13: Mailed AOS & IV Packets
03/13/13: NVC Received AOS & IV Packets
03/26/13: Case Complete!!!!!!!!!! Yay!!


04/10/13: Medical Exam
05/08/13: Interview



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Our AOS package was signed for at NVC yesterday, hoping they will soon accept my DS3032 and invoice us for the IV bill. They don't seem to have taken any action to correct my surname, since my husband rang and emailed them, for some reason they started using my previous name, even though NOA1 and NOA2 have my new married name on them. I wish I had more patience :innocent:

05/11: Met online, began exchanging emails, texts, and Skype
10/01/11: First meeting
10/06/11: He proposed
07/17/12: Married in Irving
08/21/12: Mailed I-130 to Phoenix, AZ Lockbox
08/28/12: NOA 1, Priority Date, Routed to CSC
09/02/12: transferred to NBC
09/05/12: transferred to local office, Dallas Field Office
01/12/13: NOA 2


01.24.13: NVC Received
02.12.13: Case/IIN Received
02.12.13: AOS bill invoiced
02.19.13: Pay AOS bill
02.22.13: AOS bill shows PAID
02.25.13: AOS package sent
02.19.13: DS-3032 sent
03.01.13: DS-3032 re-sent for Supervisor Review
03.01.13: DS-3032 accepted
03.08.13: IV bill invoiced
03.11.13: Pay IV bill
03.11.13: AOS package accepted
03.15.13: IV bill shows PAID
03.15.13: IV package sent
03.27.13: Case complete
04.22.13 Medical
05.14.13 INTERVIEW - APPROVED!!!!!

04.15.15 I751 sent off

04.20.15 NOA

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
Timeline
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Got a response from NVC Research saying that my file was approved just recently and told me to wait. I called the NVC and told them about the email and it being outside the 30 day window. I was told and I quote "what are you complaining about, be thankful you were approved" I wanted to go through the phone and punch her teeth out. I ended the call by saying I hope you're furloughed with that attitude. This whole process is making me be on the edge at all times. I snap so quickly now. One month and I don't know where my file is. NVC hasn't received it, USCIS said they mailed to Delhi, but now I'm told "we can't see those details."

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USCIS
11/15/2012- Filed I-130 through USPS
11/17/2012- USPS confirmed delivery
11/19/2012- USCIS text for receiving form (priority date 11/19/2012) to NBC
11/22/2012- NOA1 Hardcopy Received from NBC
12/18/2012 - Touched
12/18/2012 - Case status finally visible
02/01/2013 - NOA 2: APPROVED text received (74 days)
02/07/2013 - Hard copy NOA2

NVC
04/02/2013 - NVC Received
04/03/2013 - Received IIN & NVC Case Number (Congressman requested expedite due to USCIS & NVC Snafu)
04/03/2013 - Send DS-3032 Email
04/04/2013 - Received I-864 Bill
04/04/2013 - Pay I-864 Bill
04/05/2013 - Shipped Completed I-864
04/08/2013 - DS-3032 accepted
04/08/2013 - AOS Delivered
04/09/2013 - Receive IV Bill
04/09/2013 - IV Bill PAID
04/10/2013 - IV Package shipped
04/11/2013 - IV Package delivered
04/18/2013 - AOS Accepted - False IV Checklist received
04/23/2013 - Case Completed at NVC (16 Business Days or 22 Calendar Days)

Embassy
05/23/2013 - Medical
05/13/2013 - Embassy Received
06/12/2013 - Interview Date
APPROVED - Interview Result
XX/XX/XXXX-Visa
07/06/2013 - POE Newark

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
Timeline
Posted

Just got our case no. at NVC - all ready to send out DS 3032. :dance:

Thanks for the guidelines Saylin - it has really helped me understand the whole NVC process

Congrats. Hopefully my files location is found this year.

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USCIS
11/15/2012- Filed I-130 through USPS
11/17/2012- USPS confirmed delivery
11/19/2012- USCIS text for receiving form (priority date 11/19/2012) to NBC
11/22/2012- NOA1 Hardcopy Received from NBC
12/18/2012 - Touched
12/18/2012 - Case status finally visible
02/01/2013 - NOA 2: APPROVED text received (74 days)
02/07/2013 - Hard copy NOA2

NVC
04/02/2013 - NVC Received
04/03/2013 - Received IIN & NVC Case Number (Congressman requested expedite due to USCIS & NVC Snafu)
04/03/2013 - Send DS-3032 Email
04/04/2013 - Received I-864 Bill
04/04/2013 - Pay I-864 Bill
04/05/2013 - Shipped Completed I-864
04/08/2013 - DS-3032 accepted
04/08/2013 - AOS Delivered
04/09/2013 - Receive IV Bill
04/09/2013 - IV Bill PAID
04/10/2013 - IV Package shipped
04/11/2013 - IV Package delivered
04/18/2013 - AOS Accepted - False IV Checklist received
04/23/2013 - Case Completed at NVC (16 Business Days or 22 Calendar Days)

Embassy
05/23/2013 - Medical
05/13/2013 - Embassy Received
06/12/2013 - Interview Date
APPROVED - Interview Result
XX/XX/XXXX-Visa
07/06/2013 - POE Newark

Posted

Papers have been delivered to the NVC via FEDEX. good.gif

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USCIS (78 Days)
11/06/2012- Filed I-130 through Congressman
11/08/2012- USCIS Received date/ Priority date
11/14/2012- NOA1 Hardcopy sent
01/25/2013- NOA 2: APPROVED Letter sent(on-line verified)

02/01/2013- Hard copy NOA2 received@1406 hrs

NVC (30 Days)
02/04/2013- NVC Received
02/21/2013- NVC Case Number (MNL2013-xx-xxxx)
02/21/2013- Sent DS-3032 emailed
02/25/2013- Received/Paid I-864 Bill
02/26/2013- I-864 Showing
PAID
02/28/2013-Return Completed I-864 and DS-230
03/01/2013- Confirmation of Completed DS-3032
03/01/2013-Received IV Bill

03/06/2013-IV BILL Paid correctly
03/06/2013-CASE COMPLETED AT NVC
03/07/2013-IV BILL SHOWING PAID!
03/12/2013 Completed case sent to US Embassy Manila

Embassy (28 Days)

03/14/2013-Embassy Received
03/19/2013-Medical Completed
04/03/2013-Interview & Result, PASSED!
04/04/2012-CFO
04/10/2013-Visa Issued
04/11/2013-VIsa/Passport picked up@MOA/CFO Sticker/Flight
04/11/2013-POE-Hawaii and HOME!

04/30/2013- Green Card arrived

05/05/2013-State ID issued

4/18/2016 N-400 mailed

Posted

When updating our timelines, when is it consider that our case is NVC recieved? I have been calling NVC, they now say our case is in the building but not entered into the system.

If your case is in the building, then it's been received at NVC ;) Use the date they tell you when it landed there for the date on your timeline.

I'm finally here....can't wait for this nightmare to be over....going to try to fly through here as quickly as possible. This distance is stress. How long does it take to complete NVC if you are on the ball with everything and how long do they take to schedule an interview after case is closed? I already spent 248 days at USCIS and 18 days waiting on a case number. Here's to hoping everyone has a speedy NVC journey! :)

If you're on the ball (packages are ready to go, bills are paid right away, no errors/nothing missing), then you could be done with NVC in about 2-3 weeks after a case number is assigned.

As for scheduling interviews, this varies by embassy/consulate.

Just got our case no. at NVC - all ready to send out DS 3032. :dance:

Thanks for the guidelines Saylin - it has really helped me understand the whole NVC process

Woohoo, grats! kicking.gif

And glad it helped! :D

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
Timeline
Posted (edited)

Hi Saylin - I'm putting together the cover letter for the I-864 for my husband. Could you take a look and see if I'm missing anything? Also, the tax transcripts show "total income" as $0 because of foreign income adjustments (all income from Canada), do I put $0 and an explantory note on the form, or just put the figure from income earned from wages/salaries (which is what I have down now)? Thanks!

Dear Sir/Madam:

Please find enclosed the Form I-864, Affidavit of Support for my spouse, Jennifer, and supporting documents as follows:

- I-864 Coversheet (with barcode)

- Form 1-864 (signed and dated)

- 2011 Tax Transcript

- 2010 Tax Transcript

- 2009 Tax Transcript

- Letter of Employment

- Most recent pay stub from current employer in the United States (showing income earned to date)

- Last pay stub from previous Canadian employer (showing total income earned in 2013)

- 2012 T4 from previous Canadian employer (equivalent to W2) (showing income earned in 2013)

Edited by NYCbound

USCIS
2009-08-03 - Marriage
2012-12-19 - I-130 Sent
2012-12-20 - NOA1
2013-01-25 - NOA2 - email(36 days from NOA1 date)
2013-01-29 - Email saying NOA2 was mailed to me on Jan 28
2013-02-04 - Email saying case sent to NVC
2013-02-08 - Received hardcopy of NOA2 (Notice Date Jan. 28, 2013).

NVC
2013-02-11 - NVC Received
2013-02-28 - Case Number, IIN, BIN assigned, OPTIN email sent
2013-03-01 - Completed DS-261 online(DS-3032), resent OPTIN email
2013-03-04 - Received/Paid AOS I-864 Bill
2013-03-05 - OPTIN accepted
2013-03-06 - AOS I-864 Bill Appears as PAID, AOS I-864 Package sent by email
2013-03-12 - Email from NVC that AOS I-864 Package Received
2013-03-12 - AOS Reviewed and Approved (per NVC operator)
2013-03-15 - False Checklist Received(AOS Approved)
2013-03-18 - DS-261 Accepted
2013-03-20 - Receive/Pay IV Bill
2013-03-22 - IV Bill Appears as PAID
2013-03-22 - Submit DS-260 online, emailed supporting documents
2013-04-01 - Supporting IV Documents Received (email)
2013-04-02 - CASE COMPLETE
2013-04-04 - Received false checklist for passport photos (email); received hardcopy false checklist for DS-261
2013-04-10 - Recieved case complete confirmation email

2013-04-29 - Medical in Toronto

2013-05-15 - Interview in Montreal - APPROVED!!

2013-05-21 - Picked up VISA from Loomis

2013-05-27 - POE

Posted

Hi Saylin - I'm putting together the cover letter for the I-864 for my husband. Could you take a look and see if I'm missing anything? Also, the tax transcripts show "total income" as $0 because of foreign income adjustments (all income from Canada), do I put $0 and an explantory note on the form, or just put the figure from income earned from wages/salaries (which is what I have down now)? Thanks!

Dear Sir/Madam:

Please find enclosed the Form I-864, Affidavit of Support for my spouse, Jennifer, and supporting documents as follows:

- I-864 Coversheet (with barcode)

- Form 1-864 (signed and dated)

- 2011 Tax Transcript

- 2010 Tax Transcript

- 2009 Tax Transcript

- Letter of Employment

- Most recent pay stub from current employer in the United States (showing income earned to date)

- Last pay stub from previous Canadian employer (showing total income earned in 2013)

- 2012 T4 from previous Canadian employer (equivalent to W2) (showing income earned in 2013)

Is the USC currently living in Canada or have they already moved back to the US? Cause, if they're still in Canada, then you'll need to include proof of domicile. If not though, then it looks good good.gif

I'm not quite sure about the income question you have though. You might want to call up a few operators at NVC today and ask, and take the majority answer.

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
Timeline
Posted

Is the USC currently living in Canada or have they already moved back to the US? Cause, if they're still in Canada, then you'll need to include proof of domicile. If not though, then it looks good good.gif

I'm not quite sure about the income question you have though. You might want to call up a few operators at NVC today and ask, and take the majority answer.

He has moved to the US now (started his new job in January). I will call NVC regarding the income question - I tried looking on VJ, but have read conflicting answers :wacko:

USCIS
2009-08-03 - Marriage
2012-12-19 - I-130 Sent
2012-12-20 - NOA1
2013-01-25 - NOA2 - email(36 days from NOA1 date)
2013-01-29 - Email saying NOA2 was mailed to me on Jan 28
2013-02-04 - Email saying case sent to NVC
2013-02-08 - Received hardcopy of NOA2 (Notice Date Jan. 28, 2013).

NVC
2013-02-11 - NVC Received
2013-02-28 - Case Number, IIN, BIN assigned, OPTIN email sent
2013-03-01 - Completed DS-261 online(DS-3032), resent OPTIN email
2013-03-04 - Received/Paid AOS I-864 Bill
2013-03-05 - OPTIN accepted
2013-03-06 - AOS I-864 Bill Appears as PAID, AOS I-864 Package sent by email
2013-03-12 - Email from NVC that AOS I-864 Package Received
2013-03-12 - AOS Reviewed and Approved (per NVC operator)
2013-03-15 - False Checklist Received(AOS Approved)
2013-03-18 - DS-261 Accepted
2013-03-20 - Receive/Pay IV Bill
2013-03-22 - IV Bill Appears as PAID
2013-03-22 - Submit DS-260 online, emailed supporting documents
2013-04-01 - Supporting IV Documents Received (email)
2013-04-02 - CASE COMPLETE
2013-04-04 - Received false checklist for passport photos (email); received hardcopy false checklist for DS-261
2013-04-10 - Recieved case complete confirmation email

2013-04-29 - Medical in Toronto

2013-05-15 - Interview in Montreal - APPROVED!!

2013-05-21 - Picked up VISA from Loomis

2013-05-27 - POE

Posted

He has moved to the US now (started his new job in January). I will call NVC regarding the income question - I tried looking on VJ, but have read conflicting answers :wacko:

Ok, good about him moving back to the US already. It's made your process easier.

And good luck with calling NVC. Hopefully all the operators are consistent and give the same answer...

Posted

Called this AM told them that G. Peters signed for the FEDEX.

Our papers(I-862/DS-230) will be reviewed by PI Supervisor, and forwarded to United States Embassy, Manila.

Then the United States Embassy, Manila, will complete the process.

I hope my wife and I are HERE in the USA before the 21st of March.kicking.gif

See what happens when the right people are involved good.gif

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USCIS (78 Days)
11/06/2012- Filed I-130 through Congressman
11/08/2012- USCIS Received date/ Priority date
11/14/2012- NOA1 Hardcopy sent
01/25/2013- NOA 2: APPROVED Letter sent(on-line verified)

02/01/2013- Hard copy NOA2 received@1406 hrs

NVC (30 Days)
02/04/2013- NVC Received
02/21/2013- NVC Case Number (MNL2013-xx-xxxx)
02/21/2013- Sent DS-3032 emailed
02/25/2013- Received/Paid I-864 Bill
02/26/2013- I-864 Showing
PAID
02/28/2013-Return Completed I-864 and DS-230
03/01/2013- Confirmation of Completed DS-3032
03/01/2013-Received IV Bill

03/06/2013-IV BILL Paid correctly
03/06/2013-CASE COMPLETED AT NVC
03/07/2013-IV BILL SHOWING PAID!
03/12/2013 Completed case sent to US Embassy Manila

Embassy (28 Days)

03/14/2013-Embassy Received
03/19/2013-Medical Completed
04/03/2013-Interview & Result, PASSED!
04/04/2012-CFO
04/10/2013-Visa Issued
04/11/2013-VIsa/Passport picked up@MOA/CFO Sticker/Flight
04/11/2013-POE-Hawaii and HOME!

04/30/2013- Green Card arrived

05/05/2013-State ID issued

4/18/2016 N-400 mailed

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
Timeline
Posted

Hallelujah!!!! Congressman liason tracked the file down currently sitting in New Delhi. She found out yesterday but was updated by the consulate today due to time difference. The consulate shipped it to NVC and the liason is waiting for a tracking number. She said she will follow up next week with the NVC to ensure they don't get confused. If you're in Pennsylvania and are having trouble, contact Senator Toomeys office. Great and quick response.

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USCIS
11/15/2012- Filed I-130 through USPS
11/17/2012- USPS confirmed delivery
11/19/2012- USCIS text for receiving form (priority date 11/19/2012) to NBC
11/22/2012- NOA1 Hardcopy Received from NBC
12/18/2012 - Touched
12/18/2012 - Case status finally visible
02/01/2013 - NOA 2: APPROVED text received (74 days)
02/07/2013 - Hard copy NOA2

NVC
04/02/2013 - NVC Received
04/03/2013 - Received IIN & NVC Case Number (Congressman requested expedite due to USCIS & NVC Snafu)
04/03/2013 - Send DS-3032 Email
04/04/2013 - Received I-864 Bill
04/04/2013 - Pay I-864 Bill
04/05/2013 - Shipped Completed I-864
04/08/2013 - DS-3032 accepted
04/08/2013 - AOS Delivered
04/09/2013 - Receive IV Bill
04/09/2013 - IV Bill PAID
04/10/2013 - IV Package shipped
04/11/2013 - IV Package delivered
04/18/2013 - AOS Accepted - False IV Checklist received
04/23/2013 - Case Completed at NVC (16 Business Days or 22 Calendar Days)

Embassy
05/23/2013 - Medical
05/13/2013 - Embassy Received
06/12/2013 - Interview Date
APPROVED - Interview Result
XX/XX/XXXX-Visa
07/06/2013 - POE Newark

 
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