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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Canada
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Well it's been 10 days since our NOA2, so I called DOS to see if its been shipped & just not updated on the site. Nope, TSC hasn't forwarded it to NVC yet. I'm really hoping they start shipping in a timely manner...

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K-1 Visa

2013-04-15: mailed I-129f

2013-07-19: NOA2 received date (88 days)
2013-08-15: Received at NVC (7 days)
2013-08-27: Received at Vancouver
2013-11-21: Medical
2013-11-25: Interview
2013-11-28: Visa in hand!
2014-01-03: POE

 

2014-02-23: Vegas wedding - Elvis style!

 

Adjustment of Status
2014-03-28: Mailed AOS, EAD, AP
2014-06-16: EAD/AP approved
2015-02-20: AOS approved

 

Removal of Conditions

2016-12-05: Mailed I-751

2016-12-07: NOA

2018-05-19: Approved

 

I'm the American, he's the Canuck.

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Argentina
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I had a discussion a week or so ago about the TSC process with a Tier 2 Immigration Officer.

TSC ships the case back to VSC after they approve it, and VSC then processes it how it needs to and ships it over to NVC.

The TSC doesn't typically adjudicate I-129F petitions, so this is likely why it takes 3-4 weeks before NVC gets an approved TSC K1, since TSC has to ship it back to VSC, who then makes sure everything is in order and then ships it over to NVC.

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K1 Visa Journey [April 11, 2013 - August 31, 2014]
[2014-09-20] !!! WEDDING !!!
[2014-09-22] Applied for SSN
[2014-09-26] Marriage License in Snail Mail
[2014-10-22] Notification of SSC in mail, will arrive "within 2 weeks"
[2014-10-27] SSC Arrived!

2015-04-30] Mailed AOS Package!
[2015-06-16] EAD Approved!
[2015-06-16] AP Approved!
[2015-06-23] EAD/AP Card Received!

[2015-10-02] AOS Approved (No Interview)!

[2015-10-07] Greencard Mailed

[2015-10-09] Approval Notice Recieved

[2015-10-09] Greencard Recieved!

I used RapidVisa for my petition; a paperwork service. A K1 is $375.00 to use their hassle-free online application system.

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Our case left NVC today!!! I'm shocked and sooo delighted at how fast this process has been!!!

Met in 2006 through a pen pal website for school-aged kids when we were 15!
Kept in touch a bit for 4.5 years
02-2011 -Started talking about how to make a relationship work
06-06-2011- Met in Chicago and became a couple, finally!
07-18-2011- I flew back with him to England to meet his family
11-23-2011- He stays with my family and me for three months!
05-16-2012- I flew to England to be with him for a month.
07-15-2012- He flies back to me for another 3 months
12-17-2012- I fly over to England to be with him for 5 months
04-05-2013- We took a trip to Rome, and he asks me to marry him in St. Peter's Square!!!
04-25-2013- I-129F Sent to Dallas Lockbox
05-09-2013- He comes back to visit me for nearly 2 months
07-03-2013- I go back ONE last time, while our I-129F is processing
07-17-2013- Our petition is approved only 79 days later!! kicking.gif
07-25-2013- I fly home, and we are now apart for an indefinite amount of time. cray5ol.gif
08-09-2013- Packet 3 received
08-13-2013- Packet 3 sent back
08-15-2013- Medical Exam
09-24-2013- Jake's mom flies me to England by surprise AND short notice
09-26-2013- Packet 4 Arrives
10-02-2013- Interview- Approved!! dancin5hr.gif
10-11-2013- Visa arrives
11-04-2013- POE Chicago O'Hare
11-27-2013- Wedding day!!!
01-25-2014- Filed AOS

02-25-2014- Biometrics Appointment

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: United Kingdom
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Yeah, it's really 'fair' that people get approved in 3 months and done with NVC and the rest of us who filed earlier have to wait.

Agreed!!

My whole career is on hold now since march and my team mates are having bouts and 1 is being touted now as a title prospect but I have to wait thanks to the 'fair' USCIS way of doing things!

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Nobody said anything about this process being fair. It's always good to be happy for one another, though. Knowing how much it sucks to be waiting always makes me hope for the best for everyone else. Ah well, though- that's just my opinion. Good luck to you!

Met in 2006 through a pen pal website for school-aged kids when we were 15!
Kept in touch a bit for 4.5 years
02-2011 -Started talking about how to make a relationship work
06-06-2011- Met in Chicago and became a couple, finally!
07-18-2011- I flew back with him to England to meet his family
11-23-2011- He stays with my family and me for three months!
05-16-2012- I flew to England to be with him for a month.
07-15-2012- He flies back to me for another 3 months
12-17-2012- I fly over to England to be with him for 5 months
04-05-2013- We took a trip to Rome, and he asks me to marry him in St. Peter's Square!!!
04-25-2013- I-129F Sent to Dallas Lockbox
05-09-2013- He comes back to visit me for nearly 2 months
07-03-2013- I go back ONE last time, while our I-129F is processing
07-17-2013- Our petition is approved only 79 days later!! kicking.gif
07-25-2013- I fly home, and we are now apart for an indefinite amount of time. cray5ol.gif
08-09-2013- Packet 3 received
08-13-2013- Packet 3 sent back
08-15-2013- Medical Exam
09-24-2013- Jake's mom flies me to England by surprise AND short notice
09-26-2013- Packet 4 Arrives
10-02-2013- Interview- Approved!! dancin5hr.gif
10-11-2013- Visa arrives
11-04-2013- POE Chicago O'Hare
11-27-2013- Wedding day!!!
01-25-2014- Filed AOS

02-25-2014- Biometrics Appointment

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: United Kingdom
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I'm not having a pop at you mate I'm having a pop at the USCIS. I wish u all the best. This process has put so much pressure on my relationship it just makes me so angry sometimes.

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Sorry, I wasn't having a go at you, either!! Didn't mean for it to sound that way!! I really hope everyone else can get through quickly. Just remember, every day is one day closer to being with our loves!

Met in 2006 through a pen pal website for school-aged kids when we were 15!
Kept in touch a bit for 4.5 years
02-2011 -Started talking about how to make a relationship work
06-06-2011- Met in Chicago and became a couple, finally!
07-18-2011- I flew back with him to England to meet his family
11-23-2011- He stays with my family and me for three months!
05-16-2012- I flew to England to be with him for a month.
07-15-2012- He flies back to me for another 3 months
12-17-2012- I fly over to England to be with him for 5 months
04-05-2013- We took a trip to Rome, and he asks me to marry him in St. Peter's Square!!!
04-25-2013- I-129F Sent to Dallas Lockbox
05-09-2013- He comes back to visit me for nearly 2 months
07-03-2013- I go back ONE last time, while our I-129F is processing
07-17-2013- Our petition is approved only 79 days later!! kicking.gif
07-25-2013- I fly home, and we are now apart for an indefinite amount of time. cray5ol.gif
08-09-2013- Packet 3 received
08-13-2013- Packet 3 sent back
08-15-2013- Medical Exam
09-24-2013- Jake's mom flies me to England by surprise AND short notice
09-26-2013- Packet 4 Arrives
10-02-2013- Interview- Approved!! dancin5hr.gif
10-11-2013- Visa arrives
11-04-2013- POE Chicago O'Hare
11-27-2013- Wedding day!!!
01-25-2014- Filed AOS

02-25-2014- Biometrics Appointment

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Canada
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Coming from the guy that has only waited 3 months...of course, he's upbeat There's people still waiting from December and earlier. I'll be congratulating them when they're approved. What they are going through is so unfair. USCIS is unfair. I don't care right now if this insults you, You'd be disappointed too every time you saw files filed AFTER yours getting approved but I guess you'll never know that feeling. But I'm one day closer to my love...if you think that helps the situation, it doesn't. Anyone who has seen my posts will see I've remained positive but at least up til now the CSC approvals haven't been rubbing it in our faces that they've gotten approved because they know it's hard for the Vermont filers as we know we have to waits months longer than you. It's bulls&^% and we all know it.

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Canada
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Can I make a suggestion? Only because I know my case is still showing as Initial process. Check all of them, like 100 around you. If there are any that have been approved, Call and ask. It seems the TSC isn't updating the website nor are they sending things to NVC in a timely manner. I feel for all of you, and yes I know it is unfair. I was pissed as well seeing cases filed weeks after me approved. It should be done in order and if I had a say, I would demand those cases before mine are processed first. my prayers are with all of you as I know how much of a strain this puts on everyone. I haven't seen my fiance since christmas and every day apart is painful.

K1 - Complete
05/01/2011 - Met online
09/15/2011 - Met in person
11/12/2011 - Became engaged
07/09/2012 - Finally got to put His Ring on my finger
02/04/2013 - Mailed off my documents to my fiance
02/13/2013 - Fiance received my documents
03/30/2013 - I-129F sent
04/05/2013 - NOA 1
07/10/2013 - File Transferred to Texas
07/24/2013 - NOA 2
08/23/2013 - USCIS-NVC - Case number received
08/27/2013 - NVC-Consulate
09/03/2013 - Packet 3
09/04/2013 - Packet 4
09/10/2013 - Medical (Passed)
09/12/2013 - Interview (Approved)
09/17/2013 - Visa in hand
11/02/2013 - Border crossing at Sweetgrass completed
11/05/2013 - Arrived in San Antonio
11/16/2013 - Married in San Antonio

Adjustment of Status

04/25/2014 - AOS packaged mailed to Chicago Lock Box.

05/15/2014 - NoA1 received for Aos and EA. AP rejected.

06/16/2014 - Biometrics appointment

07/07/2014 - EA card now in production.

07/10/2014 - EA Card received. YAY JOB HUNTING

08/13/2014 - Letter received staging possible interview waiver and no action for antoher 6 months

03/03/2015 - Apparently we are still within normal processing times and need to wait 87 days

04/27/2015 - RFE - Renew medical, Send some other documents

05/04/2015 - Medical redone

05/07/2015 - RFE request sent back to USCIS

05/08/2015 - RFE request received at USCIS

05/11/2015 - Green card IN PRODUCTION!!!!

05/11/2015 - Welcome letter Mailed!

05/14/2015 - Welcome Letter Received

05/18/2015 - Green Card Received!! FINALLY!!!!

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Coming from the guy that has only waited 3 months...of course, he's upbeat There's people still waiting from December and earlier. I'll be congratulating them when they're approved. What they are going through is so unfair. USCIS is unfair. I don't care right now if this insults you, You'd be disappointed too every time you saw files filed AFTER yours getting approved but I guess you'll never know that feeling. But I'm one day closer to my love...if you think that helps the situation, it doesn't. Anyone who has seen my posts will see I've remained positive but at least up til now the CSC approvals haven't been rubbing it in our faces that they've gotten approved because they know it's hard for the Vermont filers as we know we have to waits months longer than you. It's bulls&^% and we all know it.

Chill out. I seriously doubt anyone is rubbing anything in your face. In case you missed it, this is basically a visa update site for those who wish to join it. By people telling you that they're approved they're giving you the only hint of where USCIS is at.

And anyways, you're a Canadian-American couple, right? That's easy compared to other relationships. So go relax somewhere and come back with a level head.

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Coming from the guy that has only waited 3 months...of course, he's upbeat There's people still waiting from December and earlier. I'll be congratulating them when they're approved. What they are going through is so unfair. USCIS is unfair. I don't care right now if this insults you, You'd be disappointed too every time you saw files filed AFTER yours getting approved but I guess you'll never know that feeling. But I'm one day closer to my love...if you think that helps the situation, it doesn't. Anyone who has seen my posts will see I've remained positive but at least up til now the CSC approvals haven't been rubbing it in our faces that they've gotten approved because they know it's hard for the Vermont filers as we know we have to waits months longer than you. It's bulls&^% and we all know it.

I'm sorry you've waited longer than most April approvals, but none of us can control it an we have every right to be excited when things go well for us. I agree, the system is unfair, although I am thankful that I did not get the brunt of it. You should be happier, you got an RFE, so at least your case is being worked on.. And those of us who have gotten approvals are not rubbing it in anyone's face. You'd be ecstatic too, if you were approved this early.

Met in 2006 through a pen pal website for school-aged kids when we were 15!
Kept in touch a bit for 4.5 years
02-2011 -Started talking about how to make a relationship work
06-06-2011- Met in Chicago and became a couple, finally!
07-18-2011- I flew back with him to England to meet his family
11-23-2011- He stays with my family and me for three months!
05-16-2012- I flew to England to be with him for a month.
07-15-2012- He flies back to me for another 3 months
12-17-2012- I fly over to England to be with him for 5 months
04-05-2013- We took a trip to Rome, and he asks me to marry him in St. Peter's Square!!!
04-25-2013- I-129F Sent to Dallas Lockbox
05-09-2013- He comes back to visit me for nearly 2 months
07-03-2013- I go back ONE last time, while our I-129F is processing
07-17-2013- Our petition is approved only 79 days later!! kicking.gif
07-25-2013- I fly home, and we are now apart for an indefinite amount of time. cray5ol.gif
08-09-2013- Packet 3 received
08-13-2013- Packet 3 sent back
08-15-2013- Medical Exam
09-24-2013- Jake's mom flies me to England by surprise AND short notice
09-26-2013- Packet 4 Arrives
10-02-2013- Interview- Approved!! dancin5hr.gif
10-11-2013- Visa arrives
11-04-2013- POE Chicago O'Hare
11-27-2013- Wedding day!!!
01-25-2014- Filed AOS

02-25-2014- Biometrics Appointment

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I'm not even going to apologize for this- I am allowed to tell people that my case has been transferred.

(edited to remove personal comment)

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Met in 2006 through a pen pal website for school-aged kids when we were 15!
Kept in touch a bit for 4.5 years
02-2011 -Started talking about how to make a relationship work
06-06-2011- Met in Chicago and became a couple, finally!
07-18-2011- I flew back with him to England to meet his family
11-23-2011- He stays with my family and me for three months!
05-16-2012- I flew to England to be with him for a month.
07-15-2012- He flies back to me for another 3 months
12-17-2012- I fly over to England to be with him for 5 months
04-05-2013- We took a trip to Rome, and he asks me to marry him in St. Peter's Square!!!
04-25-2013- I-129F Sent to Dallas Lockbox
05-09-2013- He comes back to visit me for nearly 2 months
07-03-2013- I go back ONE last time, while our I-129F is processing
07-17-2013- Our petition is approved only 79 days later!! kicking.gif
07-25-2013- I fly home, and we are now apart for an indefinite amount of time. cray5ol.gif
08-09-2013- Packet 3 received
08-13-2013- Packet 3 sent back
08-15-2013- Medical Exam
09-24-2013- Jake's mom flies me to England by surprise AND short notice
09-26-2013- Packet 4 Arrives
10-02-2013- Interview- Approved!! dancin5hr.gif
10-11-2013- Visa arrives
11-04-2013- POE Chicago O'Hare
11-27-2013- Wedding day!!!
01-25-2014- Filed AOS

02-25-2014- Biometrics Appointment

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Canada
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Can I make a suggestion? Only because I know my case is still showing as Initial process. Check all of them, like 100 around you. If there are any that have been approved, Call and ask. It seems the TSC isn't updating the website nor are they sending things to NVC in a timely manner. I feel for all of you, and yes I know it is unfair. I was pissed as well seeing cases filed weeks after me approved. It should be done in order and if I had a say, I would demand those cases before mine are processed first. my prayers are with all of you as I know how much of a strain this puts on everyone. I haven't seen my fiance since christmas and every day apart is painful.

I've looked at 100 before and about 200 after. There are only 5 approved before mine, 8 RFE's before and AFTER (I went about 150 files after mine) there are: 16 approved, 10 RFE's, 11 transferred. I know I'm close. Just don't appreciate certain comments in here.

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