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I can't say how much this site (and this particular thread) has helped me feel less stressed and more supported! My fiance and I are quite lucky, as we are only about a 6.5 hour drive from one another (he lives in New Hampshire and I live in Ottawa Canada), so we visit at least once a month. Regardless, this is still stressful because I feel like my life is split in two! I hope we all have a positive experience with our i-129F petitions. My most recent notice on the USCIS site is May 20th, saying my alien registration number has been changed. Fingers crossed, for all of us! <3

01/24/2015: Green Card / 2 Year Permanent Resident Card received.

12/05/2016: Filed I-751 Removal of Conditions.

12/24/2016: NOA1 received. 

01/09/2017: Biometrics Appointment.

11/10/2017: I-751 approval letter received (No Interview Required)!!

11/30/2017: 10yr Green Card produced & mailed.

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We are early May filers, and I checked the site and we were approved for NOA2 as of yesterday! Just waiting for instructions in the mail! Soooo excited

Nurseling
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Yes only one rfe as per Igors list. Probably something minor left out of application. No may filers approved as yet but we are getting close since march and April are being approved now. Plus the tran

Lux44
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I did some tiresome work on the USCIS site by changing the last 3 digits and there are a number of May filers who have been given RFEs between May 8th and May 16th. I think 3 or 4. More May filers a

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Vanitas   310

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On the topic of transfers to TSC.. I'm of two minds. Yes, it means the petition may get approved faster. But then if their recent actions (judging by some of the threads in the Service Centers forum) are anything to go by, they'll keep the bloody thing back or send it back to VSC, who then send it back to TSC before going to NVC at a snail's pace. Not to mention the fact that on June 13th all those RFEs from TSC were overruled by someone higher up the chain of command and switched to approvals.. yeah. Not too sure about all of it!

But we'll just have to wait and see. I have other things to do like plan a 6-week trip to see Amy for Thanksgiving and the Holidays.. plan the wedding (which is coming along nicely) and recover from this blasted surgery.

"What's yours is mine!"

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IntoTheLight   5

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Got some bad news recently. :( We might have to cancel our petition. My mom might have cancer. We're currently waiting on further testing and to learn about options, but I'm not sure I could take the 4 months or whatever away from Canada that the K1 requires. So sad and stressed, unsure what will happen.

It was suggested in another thread to cancel and get married, then refile for CR-1, but I am so reluctant with CSC getting close to May filers now. It would be months until we could get married, then we'd have to wait like 10 more for the other visa to be approved... :\

~ I am the Beneficiary ~

K1 Visa/Relationship Timeline:

Jan 3, 2012 - Met in a random Google+ hangout

May 23 - May 27, 2012 - Met in person for the first time

Nov 30 - Dec 10, 2012 - Second visit, my first trip to the US!

Apr 13 - Apr 30, 2013 - Third visit and now officially engaged

May 1st, 2013 - I-129F package sent

May 7th, 2013 - NOA1 email notice received

May 13th, 2013 - Hardcopy NOA1 received

Jun 29 - Jul 7, 2013 - Visited me in Canada for my birthday

Aug 1st, 2013 - NOA2! (Email & Text)

Dec 11th, 2013 - Interview in Montreal: APPROVED!

Dec 18th, 2013 - CEAC status changed from AP to Issued

Dec 12nd, 2013 - Email from Loomis that Visa was picked up at consulate

Dec 27th, 2013 - Visa in hand!

Dec 29th, 2013 - POE together <3

Jan 3rd, 2014 - Married!

K1 Visa total time: 241 days from mailing i-129F to visa in hand.

AOS Timeline:

Apr 26th, 2014 - I-485 Package sent to Chicago Lockbox, including EAD and AP applications

May 1st, 2014 - NOA1 received for I-485, EAD, and AP

May 27th, 2014 - Biometrics appointment

Aug 12th, 2014 - Interview & Approval

AOS total time: 109 days from mailing I-485 to approval.

ROC Timeline:

May 24th, 2016 - I-751 Package sent to CSC

May 26th, 2016 - NOA1 receipt date

June 3rd, 2016 - NOA1 received in mail

July 28th, 2016 - Biometrics letter received, appointment for Aug 12th

July 29th, 2016 - Biometrics completed after walking-in early

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El Burro   11

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Got some bad news recently. sad.png We might have to cancel our petition. My mom might have cancer. We're currently waiting on further testing and to learn about options, but I'm not sure I could take the 4 months or whatever away from Canada that the K1 requires. So sad and stressed, unsure what will happen.

It was suggested in another thread to cancel and get married, then refile for CR-1, but I am so reluctant with CSC getting close to May filers now. It would be months until we could get married, then we'd have to wait like 10 more for the other visa to be approved... :\

So sorry to hear about your mom. It must be very difficult not knowing for sure and my heart goes out to you. My fiancee had cancer years ago but after 2 years of chemo and radiation she's been cancer free for 20 years. Try to remain positive and not think the worst.

Our NOA1 date is just 1 day after yours and our petition is at CSC also. I've estimated that we could start seeing approvals in the next month or two and then another few weeks to make it's way to the embassy - I think there are ways to delay things (for a few weeks anyway) after it gets to the embassy and then you could wait as long as 6 months until you actually use the visa. Would hate to see you guys have to wait almost a year again if you go the other route. My prayers for you and your family.

05-02-13 I-129F Sent05-06-13 Delivery Confirmation at Dallas Lockbox

05-08-13 NOA1

05-10-13 Touched

05-13-13 NOA1 I-797C Hardcopy Received

08-05-13 Request For Evidence

10-16-13 NOA2

10-21-13 NOA2 Hardcopy Received

11-19-13 NVC Received

11-26-13 Consulate Received

12-04-13 Case transferred from Moscow to Kyiv

01-31-14 I-129F Approval Extended For 4 Additional Months By Consulate At My Request

03-06-14 Interview

05-23-14 ISSUED

05-28-14 Visa Received

08-19-14 POE Chicago

08-22-14 MARRIED!

09-04-14 Received SSN

02-06-15 Filed AOS 

01-20-16 AOS Approved

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ROC Filed 1-18-18

1-18-18 NOA1

5-11-18 Biometrics Appointment Letter Received

5-24-18 Biometrics Processed

8-18-18 I-797 18 Month Extension Letter Received

1-30-19 ROC Approved

2-5-19 Green Card Received 

4-26-19  N-400 Submitted

9-11-19  N-400 Interview (Approved!)

11-08-19 CITIZENSHIP!!!

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Lux44   15

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After changing the last digits on the USCIS case status tool to get a feeling of where we are at, I noticed that a May filer who is in the same batch as those who received their A# on May 15th was approved yesterday, July 14th.

I'm a May 16th A# so.....we'll see...

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BLAKCAJUN   25

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How do u check if ur A# has been changed?

go to www.uscis.gov/ and create an account and sign up for email or text notifications.

Jeanne Robertson-Stewart

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Igor's list

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/monthly_filers.php?form=1&visa=1&scenter=2&option=3&sortby=2

I am the petitioner

  • July 21, 2011 Met at Margaritaville in MoBay
  • February 14, 2013 Engaged
  • 5/15/13 I-129F notice from post office
  • 5/16/13 Received date
  • 5/20/13 NOA1
  • 5/23/13 I-797C, NOA
  • 5/28/13 your Alien Registration Number was changed relating to your I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E).
  • 8/8/13 STILL WAITING mad.gif
  • 9/4/13 Petition transferred (to TX I'm guessing)
  • 9/19/13 NOA2
  • 9/21/13 received NOA2 hardcopy
  • 9/23/13 shipped this approved or re-affirmed case to the Department of State for visa processing
  • 10/1/13 NVC received
  • 10/2/13 left NVC
  • 11/25/2013 Received 221g requesting DNA testing on 2 of the 3 kids
  • 01/28/2014 DNA testing complete
  • 01/31/2014 DNA results in (he is the daddy...lol)
  • 02/04/2014 Letter mailed requesting passports to continue process
  • 02/11/2014 sent passports via DHL
  • 02/12/2014 Passports received by embassy
AOS

April 8, 2015....Application received

May 8, 2015....Biometric complete

May 27, 2015..Request for EAD expedite

June 3, 2015 ..Faxed expedite proof....waiting response....fingers crossed

June 4, 2015, your request to have your case expedited, referral number xxxxxxxxx, was assigned to an officer for response.

June 18, 2015 EAD CARD APPROVED AWAITING DELIVERY!!!

June 24,2015 EAD/AP combo card picked up by USPS

June 25, 2015 EAD/AP card received

October 6, 2015 email stating greencards in production!!!

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Vanitas   310

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After changing the last digits on the USCIS case status tool to get a feeling of where we are at, I noticed that a May filer who is in the same batch as those who received their A# on May 15th was approved yesterday, July 14th.

I'm a May 16th A# so.....we'll see...

Were they also at Vermont though? If so, then keep your fingers crossed that this may be a good sign of something to come.

"What's yours is mine!"

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Lux44   15

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Unfortunately there is no way to see if they were at VSC or CSC. And considering the majority of people who apply aren't on VJ, Igor's List may not be useful to see which service center the petition was at.

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Nurseling   34

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Yes. Lets face it there's no order so it could be anyone's file getting approved at this point.

The rfe I saw i

On someone's file is still sitting there even though the person has sent a reply back.

After changing the last digits on the USCIS case status tool to get a feeling of where we are at, I noticed that a May filer who is in the same batch as those who received their A# on May 15th was approved yesterday, July 14th.

I'm a May 16th A# so.....we'll see...

That person was probably from Haiti. Seems they approve quicker from certain country's.

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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IntoTheLight   5

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So sorry to hear about your mom. It must be very difficult not knowing for sure and my heart goes out to you. My fiancee had cancer years ago but after 2 years of chemo and radiation she's been cancer free for 20 years. Try to remain positive and not think the worst.

Our NOA1 date is just 1 day after yours and our petition is at CSC also. I've estimated that we could start seeing approvals in the next month or two and then another few weeks to make it's way to the embassy - I think there are ways to delay things (for a few weeks anyway) after it gets to the embassy and then you could wait as long as 6 months until you actually use the visa. Would hate to see you guys have to wait almost a year again if you go the other route. My prayers for you and your family.

Thank you. We appreciate your prayers and kind words. Hopefully my mom's story can end up as amazing as your fiancee's!

That's exactly what I've been thinking. It seems sooo close. We probably would have the NOA2 before we would even be able to get married, let alone refile with the CR-1. It also seems to make the whole idea of facing my mom's possible cancer battle seem so much harder if I have to be apart from my fiance for that much longer. We all know how sad and stressful the distance is on it's own...

I wish you and your fiancee the best and, hopefully, a quick approval. :)

~ I am the Beneficiary ~

K1 Visa/Relationship Timeline:

Jan 3, 2012 - Met in a random Google+ hangout

May 23 - May 27, 2012 - Met in person for the first time

Nov 30 - Dec 10, 2012 - Second visit, my first trip to the US!

Apr 13 - Apr 30, 2013 - Third visit and now officially engaged

May 1st, 2013 - I-129F package sent

May 7th, 2013 - NOA1 email notice received

May 13th, 2013 - Hardcopy NOA1 received

Jun 29 - Jul 7, 2013 - Visited me in Canada for my birthday

Aug 1st, 2013 - NOA2! (Email & Text)

Dec 11th, 2013 - Interview in Montreal: APPROVED!

Dec 18th, 2013 - CEAC status changed from AP to Issued

Dec 12nd, 2013 - Email from Loomis that Visa was picked up at consulate

Dec 27th, 2013 - Visa in hand!

Dec 29th, 2013 - POE together <3

Jan 3rd, 2014 - Married!

K1 Visa total time: 241 days from mailing i-129F to visa in hand.

AOS Timeline:

Apr 26th, 2014 - I-485 Package sent to Chicago Lockbox, including EAD and AP applications

May 1st, 2014 - NOA1 received for I-485, EAD, and AP

May 27th, 2014 - Biometrics appointment

Aug 12th, 2014 - Interview & Approval

AOS total time: 109 days from mailing I-485 to approval.

ROC Timeline:

May 24th, 2016 - I-751 Package sent to CSC

May 26th, 2016 - NOA1 receipt date

June 3rd, 2016 - NOA1 received in mail

July 28th, 2016 - Biometrics letter received, appointment for Aug 12th

July 29th, 2016 - Biometrics completed after walking-in early

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