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so....my fiancee and I have waited THIS long, only to have our case transferred to another jurisdiction.

Such BS! ranting33va.gif

Doesn't look like we'll be together until 2014

4/1/2013 Mailed I-129F to Dallas
4/3/2013 Application received in Dallas
4/8/2013 NOA1 approved/mailed back to fiancee in US
4/13/2013 NOA1 in hand

9/04/2013 Case transferred to TSC

9/18/2013 NOA2 Approvedkicking.gif

9/23/2013 Case transferred to NVCdancin5hr.gif

10/01/2013 Case sent to Mumbai Consulate

10/04/2013 Case arrived at Mumbai Consulatestar_smile.gif

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whoa. o.o I will honestly say that while I understand how frustrating the wait is, and how stressful on relationships it can be -- we all have our trials and tribulations and we all decided to take t

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I think we should be the first group to try and not complain about the rate both centers are moving at! We all know we have to wait. It's so discouraging coming on here and half the posts are people

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so....my fiancee and I have waited THIS long, only to have our case transferred to another jurisdiction.

Such BS! ranting33va.gif

Doesn't look like we'll be together until 2014

It is BS! Is it getting transferred to Texas? Hopefully it won't be a longer wait then it already has been :( When mine got transferred, it took about 3 weeks to get the approval. I'm still waiting for my "local" embassy to receive my file. (that has been a month and I'm still waiting on that)

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It is BS! Is it getting transferred to Texas? Hopefully it won't be a longer wait then it already has been sad.png When mine got transferred, it took about 3 weeks to get the approval. I'm still waiting for my "local" embassy to receive my file. (that has been a month and I'm still waiting on that)

Mine got transferred to TSC almost 8 weeks ago. So there's absolutely no way of knowing

AOS (from K1)

03/06/2014 AOS Package mailed

03/07/2014 AOS package delivered

03/10/2014 AOS package received
03/12/2014 NOA date

03/17/2014 Bio appt notice received
04/07/2014 Bio appt

06/27/2014 Notice of Potential Interview Waiver Case received

07/16/2014 Address changed

Service center: MSC

Local office: San Antonio TX I-485 processing Timeframe: March 20, 2013 (as of july 31, 2014)



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so....my fiancee and I have waited THIS long, only to have our case transferred to another jurisdiction.

Such BS! ranting33va.gif

Doesn't look like we'll be together until 2014

I've linked several disgruntled people to this thread, so if I've already done so with you my apologies.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/441796-faq-case-transfers-to-another-service-center/

But the TSC transfer is not a bad thing, as much as people would think it is. Most cases which are transferred are adjudicated much faster than they would be if they remained at VSC. You do not go at the bottom of the pile, you will not lose your place "in line" and your case will be picked up and should be adjudicated within the 5 month time-frame of your initial filing. Have some patience the process is frustrating for everyone. I haven't seen my man since January. :C

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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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I've linked several disgruntled people to this thread, so if I've already done so with you my apologies.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/441796-faq-case-transfers-to-another-service-center/

But the TSC transfer is not a bad thing, as much as people would think it is. Most cases which are transferred are adjudicated much faster than they would be if they remained at VSC. You do not go at the bottom of the pile, you will not lose your place "in line" and your case will be picked up and should be adjudicated within the 5 month time-frame of your initial filing. Have some patience the process is frustrating for everyone. I haven't seen my man since January. :C

my 5 month time-frame from initial filing comes up in 4 days >.<

I've linked several disgruntled people to this thread, so if I've already done so with you my apologies.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/441796-faq-case-transfers-to-another-service-center/

But the TSC transfer is not a bad thing, as much as people would think it is. Most cases which are transferred are adjudicated much faster than they would be if they remained at VSC. You do not go at the bottom of the pile, you will not lose your place "in line" and your case will be picked up and should be adjudicated within the 5 month time-frame of your initial filing. Have some patience the process is frustrating for everyone. I haven't seen my man since January. :C

my 5 month time-frame from initial filing comes up in 4 days >.<

4/1/2013 Mailed I-129F to Dallas
4/3/2013 Application received in Dallas
4/8/2013 NOA1 approved/mailed back to fiancee in US
4/13/2013 NOA1 in hand

9/04/2013 Case transferred to TSC

9/18/2013 NOA2 Approvedkicking.gif

9/23/2013 Case transferred to NVCdancin5hr.gif

10/01/2013 Case sent to Mumbai Consulate

10/04/2013 Case arrived at Mumbai Consulatestar_smile.gif

Almost there!heart.gif heart.gif heart.gif

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It is BS! Is it getting transferred to Texas? Hopefully it won't be a longer wait then it already has been sad.png When mine got transferred, it took about 3 weeks to get the approval. I'm still waiting for my "local" embassy to receive my file. (that has been a month and I'm still waiting on that)

I don't know if it's getting transferred to TX, I just got an email saying my case has been passed out to another jurisdiction. I'm assuming its texas. God knows how long it will them to "adjudicate" our file at texas. My fiancee is thinking of reaching out to the senator, if we don't hear back by next week.

how long does it take from the point you're approved - to the file going to the NVC - to the file reaching the local office in foreign country? Is there a general timeframe?

4/1/2013 Mailed I-129F to Dallas
4/3/2013 Application received in Dallas
4/8/2013 NOA1 approved/mailed back to fiancee in US
4/13/2013 NOA1 in hand

9/04/2013 Case transferred to TSC

9/18/2013 NOA2 Approvedkicking.gif

9/23/2013 Case transferred to NVCdancin5hr.gif

10/01/2013 Case sent to Mumbai Consulate

10/04/2013 Case arrived at Mumbai Consulatestar_smile.gif

Almost there!heart.gif heart.gif heart.gif

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JULY 10 TRANSFER FROM VSC TO TSC

JULY 28 APPROVAL ( NOA 2 SENT IN MAIL)

30 DAYS LATER, STILL NO NOA2 IN MAILBOX

USCIS REQUESTS NOA2 TO BE RESENT ( DUE BY SEPT 6 )

AUG 13 CASE SHIPPED TO NVC (NO NOTIFICATION, TOLD FROM TIER2 USCIS OFFICER)

NO NOTIFICATIONS SINCE APPROVAL ON JULY 28

SEPT 4, DOS SAYS IT TAKES 30 DAYS FROM SHIP DATE FOR NVC TO RECEIVE

STILL NO NOA2 IN MAILBOX

STILL NO CASE NUMBER

BOTTOM LINE: TEXAS IS A MESS !

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Received an email from NVC again this morning stating:

The National Visa Center (NVC) has not yet received this petition from

U.S. Citizenship Immigration Service (USCIS). Please allow at least

eight weeks from the date that your petition was approved, for your

petition to be received at the NVC.

*sigh* it's our 3rd week now grrrrr!

Feb. 2013 - First conversation ( we met through a friend )
Mar 26, 2013 - First meeting in person, Manila
April 06, 2013 - He went back to US
April 15, 2013 - I-129F sent to USCIS
April 17, 2013 - I-129F delivered
April 19, 2013 - NOA1
April 23, 2013 - Alien Registration Number was changed
June 17, 2013 - Second Visit
July 31,2013 - RFE
August 06, 2013 - Return to US
August 08, 2013 - RFE reply sent. ( next day delivery service)
August 09, 2013 - RFE response received
August 13, 2013- APPROVED!
12nn - Received an email from Representative Staff that our petition is approved already. ( w/ email from USCIS officer )
8pm - Received email confirmation about the approval & Online Status Updated.
August 14,2013- got my BC & Cenomar ( waited 5mins for BC & almost 1 1/2hr for Cenomar)
August 15, 2013 - got my NBI ( total processing time from step 1 to releasing 1 1/2hrs)
August 23,2013 - CFO Attended, Got GCC. Sticker to follow.
Sep 18, 2013 - Got MNL Case # via Phone & Paid Visa Fee @ BPI
Sept 23, 2013 - Medical PASSED - 1 Day Only

Sep 24, 2013 - Case status " READY"
Oct 07, 2013 - Interview - APPROVED
Oct 08,2013 - Status changed AP then ISSUED

Oct 10, 2013 - Status @ 2go site - HOLD for Pick up

Oct. 16, 2013 - US Entry @ LAX

Oct. 18, 2013 - Printed I-94

Oct. 29,2013 - Applied Marriage License & SSN
Nov. 25, 2013 - Wedding @ San Diego

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I don't know if it's getting transferred to TX, I just got an email saying my case has been passed out to another jurisdiction. I'm assuming its texas. God knows how long it will them to "adjudicate" our file at texas. My fiancee is thinking of reaching out to the senator, if we don't hear back by next week.

how long does it take from the point you're approved - to the file going to the NVC - to the file reaching the local office in foreign country? Is there a general timeframe?

Your fiance(e) is from India, which if I recall correctly, India is a "high fraud risk" country. Unfortunately, this adds some processing time to your petition regardless of the service center.

Keeping that in mind, the TSC usually adjudicates a case within 4-8 weeks of a transfer, but I am not 100% sure, but you can change your Service Center to Texas for your timeline to get a rough estimate. Keep in mind the data for the TSC is extremely variable right now as it is very new. I remember I would check mine every day and it was always changing. I was approved within 3 weeks of my transfer.

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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.

Useful Links:
Igor's List | Advanced Search Tool | Q&A With a Former USCIS Adjudicator
Visa Status Checker (Once you get a Case # from NVC) | Offical USCIS Reasons for a K1 Denial

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I am vibrating right now,

The consulate e-mailed me back, and will send my Packet 4 letter to me today. I booked my medical, so all I need is that letter and I am on the road to Vancouver on Monday. My Medical is Tuesday and my interview on Thursday. For once, jumping the gun didn't backfire on me.

I wish you all this much speed and good fortune.

Hannah, ''I am seeing alot of backlog at Montreal. I am praying it moves quickly for you soon.

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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On September 4, 2013, we shipped this approved or re-affirmed case to the Department of State for visa processing. For more information, please contact them directly.

About Damned time!

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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.

Useful Links:
Igor's List | Advanced Search Tool | Q&A With a Former USCIS Adjudicator
Visa Status Checker (Once you get a Case # from NVC) | Offical USCIS Reasons for a K1 Denial

The advice offered by this user is not legal advice. You should contact an attorney to obtain legal advice.

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On September 4, 2013, we shipped this approved or re-affirmed case to the Department of State for visa processing. For more information, please contact them directly.

About Damned time!

At last thank god!!

05/02/2013 I-129f sent via USPS express

05/03/2013 received by Dallas-lock box

05/07/2013 NOA1 hard copy

05/13/2013 Alien number change a email from USCIS

07/29/2013 NOA2 Approval email from USCIS

08/03/2013 NOA2 Hard Copy Recieved

08/16/2013 file sent to NVC

08/19/2013 Called DOS told NVC received file case number given.

08/21/2013 file in transit to London embassy as stated on CEAC website also spoke to DOS to confirm

08/28/2013 file ready according to CEAC website

08/30/2013 packet 3 sent with DS-2001

O9/05/2015 medical appointment

09/06/2013 packet 3 arrived in the mail.

09/10/2013 CEAC update medical result received by embassy

10/04/2013 CEAC update dos says waiting to give interview date

10/11/2013 packet 4 interview letter arrived

10/22/2013 interview at London embassy

10/22/2013 Approved the visa

10/29/2013 visa delivered

12/02/2013 POE In Atlanta Georgia

AOS

1/25/2014 AOS forms mailed

1/27/2014 arrived at PO Box Chicago lock box waiting to be picked up

1/27/2014 (day1)AOS received by USCIS according to USPS online mail tracker signed for by R MERCADO

2/2/2014. (day7) text message and email from USCIS for acceptance of all forms.

1/31/2014 I-485 accepted receipt number and hard copy has been sent. Processed at National Benefits Centre.

1/28/2014 I-131 application for travel documents in initial review receipt number given and hard copy has been sent

1/28/2014 I-765 application for employment authorization in initial review receipt number given and hard copy has been sent.

2/7/2014 (day11) noa1 hard copy arrived in the mail for I-485 I-131 I-765

2/14/2014 (day18) biometric appt letter arrived in the mail. Appt schedualled for 2/26/2014 11.00am.

2/18/2014 (day 22) biometrics successful walkin.

4/01/2014 faxed expedite supporting documents to number on letter sent to me. Waiting waiting waiting

4/03/2014 (68 days) EAD and AP approved text message sent status post decision. Hooray !!!

4/7/2014 (72 days ) status change to card in production for EAD.

4/10/2014 ( 75 days) status changed after calling uscis regarding urgency of EAD. Also usps tracking number at 20.580pm

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I know, right? Only took like, 5 or 6 weeks. .__.

I just emailed the USCIS HQ's this morning because the TSC never responded to my email within the 3 week timeframe, so I'm guessing that's why.

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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.

Useful Links:
Igor's List | Advanced Search Tool | Q&A With a Former USCIS Adjudicator
Visa Status Checker (Once you get a Case # from NVC) | Offical USCIS Reasons for a K1 Denial

The advice offered by this user is not legal advice. You should contact an attorney to obtain legal advice.

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Received an email from NVC again this morning stating:

The National Visa Center (NVC) has not yet received this petition from

U.S. Citizenship Immigration Service (USCIS). Please allow at least

eight weeks from the date that your petition was approved, for your

petition to be received at the NVC.

*sigh* it's our 3rd week now grrrrr!

We were approved NOA2 Aug 14th so 1 day later than you. I too emailed NVC 10 days later with all correct info in email and received an email reply from NVC last week with exact same message. This morning I resent the email as Hank's guide states this reply from NVC could be very useful once we finally get the MNL#. I hear I should also be looking back at the USCIS site with our WAC# to change from Approval to SENT to NVC so I'm also doing that. If you have any other ways for us to get our MNL# or find if our file is moving? please let me know.

Thanks so much!

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11/01/2012 - Met online
04/01/2012 - Met in person
04/02/2012 - Became engaged
04/19/2013 - I-129F sent
04/24/2013 - NOA 1
08/14/2013 - NOA 2
00/00/2013 - Packet 3
00/00/2013 - Packet 4
00/00/2013 - Medical
00/00/2013 - Interview
00/00/2013 - Visa in hand
00/00/2013 - CFO Completed
00/00/2013 - Arrived in Minnesota
00/00/2013 - Married in Minnesota

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Hello everyone! How many of us here are still waiting for the NOA2 in the mail since July?

I have bad news... I called USCIS and all they told me this time was that there was no need for a service request... blah blah blah, and that they will transfer me to a tier 2, for which I am still waiting a call back.

Also that I need to go ahead and file the form

I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition

This form has a cost of $405 dollars!!!! protest6wz.gifranting33va.gif

Can you guys believe this?! This fee is even more money than the I129F itself!

Any ideas of this?

I am totally amazed! I can't understand all of this BS!!!!

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