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Saylin   1,605

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hi everyone!

My husband sent in an expedite request a couple weeks ago. He spoke to a few Tier 2 NVC IOs who said we have a strong case and our case would probably be granted an expedite. It never hurt to try so we decided we would. He included a letter from his commanding officer (CO) (he's military) and explained our reason for expedite (i'd be too pregnant to fly and we fear there'd be some complications with the baby since it's our first one.) We also included a doctor's note.

I've read on VJ that pregnancy is not considered reason enough to grant an expedite but we thought we'd just try since our packet got lost for about a month between USCIS-NVC ranting33va.gif and that threw our timeline off.

My husband also reached out to his congressman and senator and was then contacted by the senator's assistant who asked for some info. I don't know if that helped but a few days ago, we were told our expedite request was granted! dancin5hr.gifdancin5hr.gifdancin5hr.gif

Our packet is on its way to the KL Embassy, and hopefully we'd be able to get it expedited as well.

So if you feel you want to try and get your case expedited, send an email with supporting documents and wait. Maybe you'll get it, maybe you won't, but to me, it's important that we try because if not we'd still be asking if we could get it!

Looking forward to getting this whole immigration process done. not terribly impressed with the American bureaucracy at this point! I used to work with the government of my country, so I'm very well aware of how fast/slow the government can work!

Good luck to everyone, I understand how you feel especially since we applied in August 2012, and thought we'd be done by May! Pffft.

Congrats on the embassy expedite! Call DOS to find out when the embassy receives the case, then contact the embassy on the next steps. Good luck, hope you get an interview date soon :)

Our AOS and IV packets were delivered to NVC this morning. Sent on 06/19.

Saylin, feel free to update the spreadsheet.

Nice to start the new month with all our papers at NVC! This will be my 4th month on these NVC Filers threads. You get to learn a lot when spending time on this forum for that long!

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Welcome to another monthly thread for NVC! In this first post, you'll find useful links as well as phone numbers/email addresses. In the second post I've compiled a FAQ and at the end summarized the N

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Upon suggestion of a VJ member (thanks foobaz123), I have decided to create a FAQ of the most common questions I see here on VJ concerning the NVC process. If you know of a common question that isn't

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I am hoping to move to August interview thread this month!! Hoping for some good news this week! Happytobe! All his struggles will be worth it when he gets the visa!!

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Does anyone know what the latest dates being reviewed are for the new I-864, first time sending? I'm just wondering how much they have caught up!! Thanks :D

Also, super happy because my Ds3032 was finally accepted this morning, YAY!!

Hopefully invoiced soon! It seems the IV invoicing(based on scouting people's signatures) happens about 1 day after they accept the DS3032? Is this what has happened to most others? :D The hubs had yet to give me the AOS tracking number but hopefully it got there this morning :)

01-12-2008 - Met at University in Scotland

01-09-2009 - Moved in together

10-10-2012 - Married in South Africa

05-02-2013 - I-130 Sent

08-02-2013 - I-130 NOA1 email

11-02-2013 - Online case status change - Initial Review

14-02-2013 - I-130 NOA1 hard copy I-797

14-05-2013 - I-130 APPROVED ONLINE!!

10-06-2013 - NVC received case

21-06-2013 - Case number

21-06-2013 - DS3032 emailed, Supervisor review 27-01-2013

27-06-2013 - AOS invoiced

27-06-2013 - AOS paid

29-06-2013 - AOS sent

01-07-2013 - DS3032 approved

02-07-2013 - IV invoiced

02-07-2013 - IV paid

03-07-2013 - IV sent

24-07-2013 - AOS approved

29-07-2013 - IV approved

26-07-2013 - Case complete

25/07/2013: Medical Test

08/08/2013: Package sent to embassy

12/08/2013: Package received by embassy(In the UK on 10/08/2013, but embassy not open Saturday)

10/09/2013: Interview Date

13/09/2013: Passport in hand

16/09/2013: Ticket to USA

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Updated the spreadsheet good.gif

And thanks for catching that typo on the date! Packets were sent on 6/28, not 6/19!

That's what happens when I try to multitask on Monday mornings! :)

USCIS (106 days) US Consulate/Medical

12/18/12- NOA1 08/22/13- Medical

04/03/13- NOA2 09/16/13- Interview (Approved!)

Transit (68 days) 09/19/13- Visa in hand

NVC (59 days) 09/19/13- USCIS Immigrant Fee paid, ELIS: Circle: Accepted, Status: Case Received

06/10/13- Case Received ELIS/GC Production (63 days)

06/19/13- Case # and IIN Received 12/14/13- POE Houston

06/19/13- DS-3032 emailed 12/23/13- SSN card arrived in the mail

06/21/13- AOS bill paid 02/06/14- ELIS: Circle: Optimized, Status: In Process

06/25/13- DS-3032 accepted 02/07/14- USCIS status: Initial Review

06/26/13- IV bill paid 02/10/14- USCIS status: Card Production

06/28/13- AOS and IV packages sent 02/13/14- ELIS Circle: Closed, Status: Card Produced

07/23/13- IV accepted 02/15/14- card arrived in the mail

07/26/13- AOS accepted

07/26/13- Case complete

07/30/13- Interview scheduled (for 09/16/13)

08/08/13- Case left NVC For my FULL timeline, see my "About Me" page.

Saylin Grand Master

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And thanks for catching that typo on the date! Packets were sent on 6/28, not 6/19!

That's what happens when I try to multitask on Monday mornings! smile.png

I was wondering about the 6/19 dates you gave me. I thought to myself that took a mighty long time to get to NVC, but then I looked at your signature and saw they were actually sent out 6/28, a much more reasonable date laughing.gif

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Thanks for all your help, Saylin!

Submitted the DS3032 online about a week and a half ago, waiting on the confirmation now and the IV bill invoice.

Hoping to finish everything up by the middle of the month and get an interview date in Montreal for August or early September!

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Thanks for all your help, Saylin!

Submitted the DS3032 online about a week and a half ago, waiting on the confirmation now and the IV bill invoice.

Hoping to finish everything up by the middle of the month and get an interview date in Montreal for August or early September!

So you did the DS-261?

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Just finish talking to NVC operator sandy the AOS checklist still not been reviewed operator told me another 2 weeks. the police clearance wait for 20 working days. usually I call every monday and Friday. just try my luck again this Friday.

When did sent the AOS checklist?

USCIS - (221 Days)

09/08/2012 - Married

09/29/2012 – I-130 Package sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/01/2012 – I-130 Package delivered to Chicago Lockbox

10/01/2012 - NOA1 - NBC
11/27/2012 - Transfer to local office (Atlanta)
04/15/2013 – Contacted Congressman and both Senators for help with my case
05/10/2013 – APPROVED!! - NOA2 (Approved 221 days from NOA1)

NVC (129 Days from NOA2)

05/13/2013 - NVC Received

05/17/2013 - NVC logged file as Received

05/29/2013 - Case & IIN # Received

05/30/2013 - DS3032 sent

06/07/2013 – AOS Invoiced

06/10/2013 – DS 3032 Accepted

06/10/2013 – AOS Paid

06/11/2013 – IV Invoiced & Paid

06/12/2013 – AOS & IV Packages expressed mailed

06/13/2013 – AOS & IV Packages delivered to NVC

07/03/2013 - AOS checklists received (AOS checklist response already delivered to NVC on 6/21/2013)

07/03/2013 - IV Checklist received (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
07/05/2013 - IV checklist sent

07/08/2013 - IV checklist delivered to NVC

07/12/2013 - AOS Accepted

07/30/2013 - IV accepted

07/30/2013 - Case Complete

08/12/2013 - Interview date received

Embassy: Accra, Ghana

08/17/2013 - Medical Exam (Holy Trinity)

09/16/2013 - Interview - APPROVED!!! (350 Days fron NOA1)

09/20/2013 - Visa in Hand & Paid USCIS Immigrant Visa Fee

09/22/2013 - POE (Atlanta)

09/23/2013 - Applied for SSN

09/27/2013 - Received SSN in mail (5 days after applying)

10/17/2013 - Received GREEN CARD in the mail (25 days from POE)

Darnell Grand Master

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Hiya !

Hey There, Hi There, Ho There !

Welcome to the July 2013 Monthly NVC Thread !!! Yay !!!

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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I just submitted Police Certificate Clearance and updated Passport Biographic page. I am praying and hopeful that Hubby will be interviewed in July and will set foot in USA in July itself!!!!!

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SANJOG - Marriage Made in Heaven
09/28/2012: Married the love of my life in a traditional Hindu ceremony - Saat Phere
10/01/2012: Court Marriage

USCIS
10/22/2012: Submitted I-130
10/24/2012: USCIS Notice of Action Received Date
10/24/2012: USCIS Notice of Action Priority Date
10/25/2012: I-797C, Notice of Action Notice Date
10/26/2012: USCIS texted/emailed me that they received I-130
02/25/2013: USCIS website says I-130 is approved

NVC
03/15/2013: Received NVC Case Number
03/15/2013: Received Affidavit of Support (AOS) Processing Fee Bill Invoice
03/29/2013: Mailed Choice of Address and Agent to NVC
03/29/2013: Made $88 AOS fee payment
04/11/2013: AOS fee status "PAID"
04/13/2013: Made $230 IV fee payment
04/14/2013: FedEX'd the AOS package
04/19/2013: IV fee status "PAID"

05/08/2013: FedEX'd the IV package (said lots of prayers while preparing the documentation!!!)

05/22/2013: NVC gave checklist to send Indian Police Certificate

06/23/2013: FedED'd the IV package with Indian Police Certificate and Updated Passport Page (I was added as Spouse)

07/25/2013: Case Complete

Embassy

07/31/2013: Received Interview Date for 09/19/2013

09/10/2013: Husband did Medical

09/19/2013: Interview Date for US Embassy in New Delhi - OM SAI RAM - ***APPROVED***

09/26/2013: Husband received Passport with US Visa in postal mail

***USA***

10/10/2013: Flight Departs New Delhi

10/11/2013: Flight Arrives USA

10/24/2013: Husband received Social Security Card

11/13/2013: Paid $165 Immigration Fee

12/09/2013: Husband received Green Card

Darnell Grand Master

Darnell   8,478

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well, ceac.state.gov gives me no new news.. grrrr.

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Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

BIZ Explorer

BIZ   5

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Just finish talking to NVC operator sandy the AOS checklist still not been reviewed operator told me another 2 weeks. the police clearance wait for 20 working days. usually I call every monday and Friday. just try my luck again this Friday.

Just curious, why do u call on Mondays again, after calling on Fridays? In other words, does NVC review cases during weekends?

USCIS - (221 Days)

09/08/2012 - Married

09/29/2012 – I-130 Package sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/01/2012 – I-130 Package delivered to Chicago Lockbox

10/01/2012 - NOA1 - NBC
11/27/2012 - Transfer to local office (Atlanta)
04/15/2013 – Contacted Congressman and both Senators for help with my case
05/10/2013 – APPROVED!! - NOA2 (Approved 221 days from NOA1)

NVC (129 Days from NOA2)

05/13/2013 - NVC Received

05/17/2013 - NVC logged file as Received

05/29/2013 - Case & IIN # Received

05/30/2013 - DS3032 sent

06/07/2013 – AOS Invoiced

06/10/2013 – DS 3032 Accepted

06/10/2013 – AOS Paid

06/11/2013 – IV Invoiced & Paid

06/12/2013 – AOS & IV Packages expressed mailed

06/13/2013 – AOS & IV Packages delivered to NVC

07/03/2013 - AOS checklists received (AOS checklist response already delivered to NVC on 6/21/2013)

07/03/2013 - IV Checklist received (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
07/05/2013 - IV checklist sent

07/08/2013 - IV checklist delivered to NVC

07/12/2013 - AOS Accepted

07/30/2013 - IV accepted

07/30/2013 - Case Complete

08/12/2013 - Interview date received

Embassy: Accra, Ghana

08/17/2013 - Medical Exam (Holy Trinity)

09/16/2013 - Interview - APPROVED!!! (350 Days fron NOA1)

09/20/2013 - Visa in Hand & Paid USCIS Immigrant Visa Fee

09/22/2013 - POE (Atlanta)

09/23/2013 - Applied for SSN

09/27/2013 - Received SSN in mail (5 days after applying)

10/17/2013 - Received GREEN CARD in the mail (25 days from POE)

 
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