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That Wikipedia article was interesting concerning FBI "Name Checks." Seems like that it is another log jam that causes extended waiting and there has been criticism even from the courts related to the delays it causes us. Yet USCIS argues that it is necessary to the national security and public safety. Whatevs. I submitted an email FOIA request as described by the FBI. Hope i get some info!

DVman,

Can you keep us posted whenever you get a response for your FOIA request? I received the same standard response from the congressman's office today before stumbling across this thread. I want to make a FOIA request and thought I'd ask for your experience first.

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WELL I have been waiting so long to post this message....10:15 pm Post Decision Activity On March 18, 2014, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, F

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Sad.wasi   32

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hi guys at 6th Feb they sent us a mail about RFE .. so yesterday we got hard copy .. they have asked for My Wife divorce papers .. :) thats all

Interview Date is november 18, 2014 :dancing: :goofy: :idea:

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I just received a reply to my inquiry to TSC on DEc 31st... ( yea DECEMBER 31st)

Based on your inquiry, we researched the status of this case. We are actively processing this case. However, we have had to perform additional review on this case and this has caused a delay in processing time. If you do not receive a decision or other notice of action from us within 6 months, please call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

XM1264

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USCIS Texas Service Center

6 MONTHS ??????? REALLY????????

Kaylara, I'm sure you're reading this; is there any way to get this further illustration of the pi$$ poor handling USCs are subject to by USCIS to the folks at the NYT?

A lot of the responses I've heard from USCIS have made me roll my eyes, but this makes my blood boil...

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hi guys at 6th Feb they sent us a mail about RFE .. so yesterday we got hard copy .. they have asked for My Wife divorce papers .. smile.png thats all

Well make sure you get a certified judgement of divorce decree from the court. They will not accept copy.

USCIS Step:
04/19/2013: NOA1 for both parents
04/17/2013: PD
11/26/2013: Transferred to California Service Center

01/14/2014: Reply to RFE Received by CSC

01/28/2014: Email Update/Txt Received for Approval

02/01/2014: Approval Notice received in Mail

****** Both I-130s approved in about 9.5 months ******

NVC Step:

02/07/2014: Case Received by NVC

03/17/2014: Received Case/Invoice Number

03/18/2014: Submitted DS261

03/19/2014: Paid AOS online (one payment for both cases)

03/22/2014: Sent AOS Packages to NVC (separately for each parent)

03/24/2014: AOS Packages delivered to NVC (as per the USPS Tracking)

03/27/2014: IV Fees Available and Paid Online

04/05/2014: IV Documents sent to NVC

04/06/2014: DS260 submitted online

04/07/2014: IV Documents delivered to NVC

05/01/2014: AOS Approved

05/29/2014: Case Complete !!!

06/11/2014: Interview Letter Received via email

****** Took about 4 months at this NVC stage ******

06/18/2014: Medical/Physical Exam Completed

07/03/2014: Interview Completed

07/09/2014: Visas Issued :dancing:

********** Entire process took 14 Months 2 weeks and 6 days *************

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Sad.wasi   32

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Well make sure you get a certified judgement of divorce decree from the court. They will not accept copy.

Bro are you talking about the orignal divorce decree ?

Interview Date is november 18, 2014 :dancing: :goofy: :idea:

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I just received a reply to my inquiry to TSC on DEc 31st... ( yea DECEMBER 31st)

Based on your inquiry, we researched the status of this case. We are actively processing this case. However, we have had to perform additional review on this case and this has caused a delay in processing time. If you do not receive a decision or other notice of action from us within 6 months, please call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

XM1264

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USCIS – Texas Service Center

6 MONTHS ??????? REALLY????????

That is a sad sorry ### of a reply from a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. You should get a hold of the NYT reporter for a follow up story to expose the incompetence and deception of a government agency working for you. I looked into this thread just to check on your status. Wish you best of luck

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Bro are you talking about the orignal divorce decree ?

Yes but even if you dont have the original one, call the district county clerk and ask for one. As long as you have the case number or the names of the people involved, they should be able to send one to you.

USCIS Step:
04/19/2013: NOA1 for both parents
04/17/2013: PD
11/26/2013: Transferred to California Service Center

01/14/2014: Reply to RFE Received by CSC

01/28/2014: Email Update/Txt Received for Approval

02/01/2014: Approval Notice received in Mail

****** Both I-130s approved in about 9.5 months ******

NVC Step:

02/07/2014: Case Received by NVC

03/17/2014: Received Case/Invoice Number

03/18/2014: Submitted DS261

03/19/2014: Paid AOS online (one payment for both cases)

03/22/2014: Sent AOS Packages to NVC (separately for each parent)

03/24/2014: AOS Packages delivered to NVC (as per the USPS Tracking)

03/27/2014: IV Fees Available and Paid Online

04/05/2014: IV Documents sent to NVC

04/06/2014: DS260 submitted online

04/07/2014: IV Documents delivered to NVC

05/01/2014: AOS Approved

05/29/2014: Case Complete !!!

06/11/2014: Interview Letter Received via email

****** Took about 4 months at this NVC stage ******

06/18/2014: Medical/Physical Exam Completed

07/03/2014: Interview Completed

07/09/2014: Visas Issued :dancing:

********** Entire process took 14 Months 2 weeks and 6 days *************

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amveam: Have you received the case # from NVC?

CR-1 Timeline (USCIS)
NOA-1 (PD): 05/16/2013

NOA-2: 02/03/2014

CR-1 Timeline (NVC)

NVC Received: 02/14/2014

Case# and IIN# assigned: 03/20/2014

Case Completed: 05/15/2014

CR-1 Timeline (ISL Consulate)

Interview Scheduled: 05/28/2014

Day of Interview: 07/22/2014

Interview result: Approved

Visa Received 08/07/2014 :dancing:

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I just read a friends post on Facebook. Icey nasty roads in the Dallas area.... How cool for all of us waiting so long to TSC to issue an approval. They probably have a snow day today! Also, I read a post on the spreadsheet thread about a July filer who got transferred to TSC on Jan 30th and just got approved yesterday. ####### is that? The post read " I can't believe I got approved in only 11 days" I almost threw upranting33va.gif

What the hell is going on ??? I guess the USCIS was instructed to process the recent transfers to fix their numbers. It just gets better and better everyday !!

Sorry, but I can't be positive about this. cray5ol.gif

What can I say other than I continue to watch all the monthly threads, and it breaks my heart to see you guys held up in limbo like this. I'm sorry my post caused you griefcray5ol.gif

At one point, everyone around me was being transferred and we were the last, or one of the last from July to get a transfer, and that was so depressing.... and then to get the approval quickly left me dumbfounded! My joy was never without thought of all earlier applicants such as yourself, and how unfair and messed up this process currently is. I check this forum every day just hoping to see your approval come through, along with the others who still wait!

I'm rooting for you and my heart truly goes out to each of youheart.gif

"If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you."

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Beneficiary - Applying for CR1/IR1 (but also played the K3 card prior to understanding it may be phased out.)

2013: July 20: I-130 sent (Chicago lockbox)

July 24: I-130 NOA1

July 24: I-129F sent (Dallas Lockbox)

Aug 2: I-129F NOA1

Aug 12: Alien Registration Number was changed, I-129F.

2014: Jan 28/29/30: - 3 transfer notices for I-130 and I-129F.

Feb 3 - Hard copy arrived -Notice of transfer to Texas stating Jan 29th.

Feb 10 - NOA2

Feb 27 - email stating I-130 being sent to NVC from TSC.

March 6 -NVC received our case.

April 7 - CASE NUMBER yay! IIN and BIN obtained and email given.

April 9 - DS261 available and filled in online.

April 9 - AOS not yet payable but visible.

April 10 - email regarding NVC case number and access to DS261 received/ email regarding AOS received and paid.

April 11 - AOS sent by snail mail.

April 14 - AOS arrived per mail tracking.

April 15 - IV bill received via email, IV bill paid/ in process, IV package sent.

April 18 - IV bill showing paid/ DS-260 available and done!

- AOS scanned into their system.

April 21 - IV package arrived per mail tracking.

April 24 - IV scanned into their system.

May 2 - False checklist for IV documents= AOS approval.

May 13 - NVC rep reported ? missing Police certificate via my phone call.

- Supervisor review initiated.

May 14 - Checklist for Police certificate came via email.

- Sent checklisted documentation priority post!

May 15 - Package delivered per mail tracking.

May 19 - Case COMPLETE!! Police certificate found by NVC:)

May 28 - Case complete email arrived.

May 30 - Assigned Interview date!

June 2 - Interview letter arrived via email.

June 11- Medical appointment Surrey, BC

July 8 - Interview in Montreal!! APPROVED!!!!!!!! July 10 - Visa package and passport in hand!! July 23 - POE!!

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amveam: Have you received the case # from NVC?

No, I have not received it yet. I called today and the petition was received on 02/03/2014. they told me to wait from 10 to 20 business day.

USCIS

04/22/2013—Sent I-130

04/25/2013—I-130 NOA

11/27/2013—I-130 Transferred to NSC

01/21/2014—I-130 Approved

01/22/2014—I -130 shipped to NVC

NVC

02/03/2014—NVC Received file

03/11/2014—Case Number Assigned

03/12/2014—IIN BIN Provided

03/14/2014—DS-261 Submitted

03/14/2014—AOS invoice available and paid

03/17/2014—AOS cleared bank

03/18/2014—AOS shows Paid

03/21/2014—AOS Package sent to NVC overnight

03/24/2014—AOS Package delivered at NVC

03/24/2014—DS-261 Accepted

03/24/2014—IV Invoice available

03/25/2014—IV fee paid

03/26/2014—IV Package sent to NVC overnight

03/26/2014—AOS entered in the system

03/27/2014—IV Delivered at NVC

03/27/2014—DS-260 submitted

03/31/2014—IV entered in the system

04/01/2014—Corrected I-864 sent (I found out that I have put the wrong address in part 2)

04/04/2014—Corrected I-864 delivered

04/08/2014— Corrected I-864 entered in the system.

04/09/2014— Received a false check list for the IV documents

04/10/2014— Case Complete (L)

04/30/2014— Interview scheduled

05/01/2014-- Interview email received

05/27/2014— Medical

06/09/2014— Interview/AP Joint sponsor required

07/18/2014-- Visa Issued

07/22/2014-- Visa on hand

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So here it is

Today is 10 months since our NOA1

I was told 6 months when I first sat down and completed the package with my lawyer.

There is a HUGE Snow storm coming tonight into the Philadelphia area.. I'll be at home tomorrow for sure. I hope Texas has clear skies and all the employees are working at the TSC.

Monday is a Holiday. All that means to me is another day lost for processing.

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Married March 9, 2013
NOA1 I-130 April 12, 2013
Transferred to TSC Nov 27, 2013
APPROVED March 18, 2014 FINALLY ! ! ! !! 11 MONTHS & 6 LONG DAYS FOR MY NOA2
Case shipped from TSC to NVC March 21, 2014
Rec'd NOA2 hard copy March 22, 2014
Case rec'd & Case Number assigned April 1, 2014 AMAZING !!!
PAID IV and AOS fees online April 5, 2014
Fees show paid/DS 260 avail. /DS260 submitted/AOS&IV pkg sent April 9, 2014
FEDEX delivered @ NVC April 11, 2014
Revised AOS pkg delivered April 15, 2014
AOS & IV rec'd& scanned in @ NVC April 15, 2014
Revised AOS scanned April 18, 2014
AOS checklist for income and IV pkg April 30, 2014 (checklist expected due to Lawyers mistakes)
DS260 accepted April 30, 2014
Checklist for Birth cert/police cert May 1, 2014
AOS accepted May 5, 2014
Birth cert scanned MAY 8, 2014

CASE COMPLETE JUNE 4, 2014 CC letter received via email June 11, 2014

INTERVIEW JULY 15, 2014

Waiver finally FedEx'd to Phoenix Lockbox August 21, 2014

WAIVER APPROVED December 17, 2014

Received Instruction Letter via email December 23, 2014

Final Embassy Appointment January 5, 2015 YAY !

Visa ISSUED January 12, 2015

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So here it is

Today is 10 months since our NOA1

I was told 6 months when I first sat down and completed the package with my lawyer.

There is a HUGE Snow storm coming tonight into the Philadelphia area.. I'll be at home tomorrow for sure. I hope Texas has clear skies and all the employees are working at the TSC.

Monday is a Holiday. All that means to me is another day lost for processing.

Everytime I see your name as teh last entry in this thread I open it hoping to see the good news and believe me, it breaks my heart when I read otherwise!

Good luck LoveMyTico!

11/17/2016: Got engaged
11/28/2016: I-130 sent to Chicago IL lock box
01/12/2016: NOA1

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So here it is

Today is 10 months since our NOA1

I was told 6 months when I first sat down and completed the package with my lawyer.

There is a HUGE Snow storm coming tonight into the Philadelphia area.. I'll be at home tomorrow for sure. I hope Texas has clear skies and all the employees are working at the TSC.

Monday is a Holiday. All that means to me is another day lost for processing.

Sending positive vibes from Macau, LMT... Stay strong.

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Sending you some Good Luck wishes from Ireland LoveMyTico . Xx I'm checking here every day too hoping to see good news from you! Keep your spirits up pet and all who are waiting. X

Married 2013/05/24

.i130 sent. 2013/05/25.

NOAI rec'd. 2013/06/12.

Transferred to TSC. 2013/12/27.

NOA2 rec'd. 2014/01/27

NVC Rec'd 2014/02/11

IIN &case no. rec'd 2014/03/19

DS261submitted 2014/03/21

AOS invoice ready 2014/03/24

Ds260submitted. 2014/04/09

I130 in transit to embassy as per CEAC 2014/04/09

I130 rec'd in embassy 2014/04/11

Email with interview date 2014/04/11

letter with interview date and instructions 2014/04/15

Interview scheduled for 2014/04/29

VISA APPROVED!!! 2014/04/29.

Visa issued. 2014/05/02

Flight to Seattle. 2014/05/14!!!!

I129 sent. 2013/06/17NOA 1 rec'd. 2013/06/29NOA 2 rec'd. 2014/02/10NVC rec'd. 2014/02/11Rec'd by embassy. 2014/02/27Email from embassy with case no. and telling me how to proceed 2014/03/01Ds160 submitted online 2014/03/01medical scheduled for 2014/03/28Medical report received by embassy 2014/04/02Ceac status updated to ' READY' 2014/04/03 ( waiting for interview to be scheduled)Ceac status updated again!! 2014/04/08I129 will be closed and i130 being processed, 2014/04/09

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