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Ladie of the Bees Apprentice

Ladie of the Bees   0

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Good news people, seems like a lot of cases are being looked at now! I was just wondering... I had my approval notification back on the 22nd of August and I haven't heard anything else, no notification of my case being sent off. Although it does say on the notification... Post decision activity may include sending notification of the approved case to the nvc or dos. Should I still be getting another notification before it gets sent off?? Thanks!!

I got an email alert two days after the approval message saying our case had been shipped to NVC and that for any other queries I should contact the Department of State. I don't know whether this is normal or not though!

-Rhi

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05/02/2002 : Met John in High School smile.png

11/14/2002: Officially started dating

05/23/2008 : Moved back to UK after University

05/03/2010 : First Visit to John in two years!

10/28/2011 : Visit John in US for his Birthday

05/02/2012 : TEN YEARS!

11/17/2012 : Visit John in US for Thanksgiving

06/22/2013 : Visit John in US for July 4th

06/23/2013 : Engaged!

07/06/2013 : I-129F Submitted

07/11/2013 : I-129F Recevied

07/15/2013 : NOA1

07/19/2013 : Alien Registration # Changed - Moved to Initial Review

08/06/2013 : Notification of Petition transferred to Texas Service Centre

08/09/2013 : Petition Received by Texas Service Centre

08/26/2013 : NOA2 Approved!

08/28/2013 : E-mail notification that case forwarded to NVC

08/31/2013 : NOA2 Hardcopy Received

09/05/2013 : NVC Rec'd

09/10/2013 : NVC Sent

09/16/2013 : Consulate Rec'd

09/18/2013 : "Packet 3" Rec'd

09/30/2013: "Packet 3" Returned

10/01/2013: "Packet 3" Rec'd by Consulate (signed for: David Stern)

10/02/2013: Forms logged

10/07/2013 : Medical Exam

10/10/2013: Medical Logged

10/23/2013: E-mail from embassy saying should have interview assigned by October 30th...

11/14/2013 : Interview

11/14/2013 : Visa Approved

11/21/2013 : Passport + K-1 Received

11/12/2013: Belongings Shipping

13/12/2013 : POE

28/01/2014 : Belongings Arrive!

02/20/2014 : Get married!

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clairegie   265

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Hi everyone! Got our approval at 10pm on Sept 4th!!!! Hoping everyone is getting quick replys - we were at only 30 days!! Yippee!!

Congratulations! Im still waiting for my turn but I am very hopeful that I'll get my NOA2 soon :)

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I got an email alert two days after the approval message saying our case had been shipped to NVC and that for any other queries I should contact the Department of State. I don't know whether this is normal or not though!

-Rhi

Ah ok, It's been over 2 weeks so I thought it would have at least been sent off. I didn't know whether I would get another status update or not!

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Ladie of the Bees   0

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Ah ok, It's been over 2 weeks so I thought it would have at least been sent off. I didn't know whether I would get another status update or not!

To be honest from everything I'd read on VJ I didn't expect to get an e-mail notification about this, so I don't know if this is standard or not. Hopefully some of the others on this thread with NOA2s can chime in and say whether or not they got a similar message. If it's been a couple of weeks though, perhaps trying calling USCIS and the DOS to see if either side can tell you what the status is?

-Rhi

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05/02/2002 : Met John in High School smile.png

11/14/2002: Officially started dating

05/23/2008 : Moved back to UK after University

05/03/2010 : First Visit to John in two years!

10/28/2011 : Visit John in US for his Birthday

05/02/2012 : TEN YEARS!

11/17/2012 : Visit John in US for Thanksgiving

06/22/2013 : Visit John in US for July 4th

06/23/2013 : Engaged!

07/06/2013 : I-129F Submitted

07/11/2013 : I-129F Recevied

07/15/2013 : NOA1

07/19/2013 : Alien Registration # Changed - Moved to Initial Review

08/06/2013 : Notification of Petition transferred to Texas Service Centre

08/09/2013 : Petition Received by Texas Service Centre

08/26/2013 : NOA2 Approved!

08/28/2013 : E-mail notification that case forwarded to NVC

08/31/2013 : NOA2 Hardcopy Received

09/05/2013 : NVC Rec'd

09/10/2013 : NVC Sent

09/16/2013 : Consulate Rec'd

09/18/2013 : "Packet 3" Rec'd

09/30/2013: "Packet 3" Returned

10/01/2013: "Packet 3" Rec'd by Consulate (signed for: David Stern)

10/02/2013: Forms logged

10/07/2013 : Medical Exam

10/10/2013: Medical Logged

10/23/2013: E-mail from embassy saying should have interview assigned by October 30th...

11/14/2013 : Interview

11/14/2013 : Visa Approved

11/21/2013 : Passport + K-1 Received

11/12/2013: Belongings Shipping

13/12/2013 : POE

28/01/2014 : Belongings Arrive!

02/20/2014 : Get married!

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Tichi&Rachel   7

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Another July Filer had posted that they called DOS directly and by their timeline it appears it was about two weeks after they received their NOA2. This is what they said basically:

Call DOS public inquires at 202-485-7600 (new number as of September 6th) press 1 then 0.

When they answer mention that all you're looking for is a case number for a recent transferred K1 Petition. They won't be able to give you case specifics but they will give you a case number if there has been one assigned.

This might be easier than calling NVC direct and getting a confused operator.

Use this as you will, but we intend on calling in a couple weeks for our number and sitting tight until the German Consulate receives.

Congrats to all September approvals! And those of you who haven't yet it's coming soon!

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Question! How many days/months were you issued an RFE before you actually knew about it/got notified about it? I have a strong feeling I got an RFE.

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Does it matter where the beneficiary lives in determining when the NOA2 arrives? I am looking at all the recent NOA2's and it seems none are from Russia, which is a little worrisome. Is it possible that because my fiancee is from Russia that it will take longer? The VJ timeline gives me an estimate of October - November. I thought for others it was giving people September estimates? I'm starting to get worried because there have been some problems which have caused her to have to leave her job at the end of October, so it would be nice to get an approval sooner than later!

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Tichi&Rachel   7

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Does it matter where the beneficiary lives in determining when the NOA2 arrives? I am looking at all the recent NOA2's and it seems none are from Russia, which is a little worrisome. Is it possible that because my fiancee is from Russia that it will take longer? The VJ timeline gives me an estimate of October - November. I thought for others it was giving people September estimates? I'm starting to get worried because there have been some problems which have caused her to have to leave her job at the end of October, so it would be nice to get an approval sooner than later!

This part of process should have nothing to do with the country of the beneficiary. It has to do with the luck of the draw in most cases and how organized your petition was. Other than that unless you are a country that is on the protected status 5 months is the national average for processing I129F petitions currently. Some are less and some are more.

Sorry it's not more precise but, I have read nothing that has given an explanation on why some are processed sooner than others.

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altonbebe   48

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This is the number you call (603) 334-0700

press 1 for english

press 5 and hold on the the wait.

You will have to call many times as it will ring busy. Just keep calling and you will finally get through.

Please keep in mind that some dates are only known after receipt of another document.
For example, the USPS Form 3811. The stamped receiving date was not know until the original Form 3811 was received on 07/13/2013 1:30 p/m CST.

07/05/2013 3:07 p/m CST I-129F pouch tendered to United States Postal Service in Houston, TX
07/09/2013 UNKNWN USPS Form 3811 / Signiture Receipt Card / Stamped and Received at USCIS Dallas Lockbox *
07/09/2013 UNKNWN USCIS / WEB SITE / receives petition and mails notice
07/12/2013 UNKNWN I-129F Check Presented to bank for payment
07/12/2013 2:51 p/m CST Text Message Received / G-1145 / I-129F Form / VSC - Documents sent to VSC
07/12/2013 2:51 p/m CST Email Received Received / G-1145 / I-129F Form / VSC - Documents sent to VSC
07/12/2013 UNKNWN I-129F Check coverted to ACH Payment to USCIS DALLAS PAYMENT
07/13/2013 1:30 p/m CST USPS Form 3811 / Signiture Receipt (GREEN) Card received from USCIS Dallas Lockbox *
07/13/2013 4:24 p/m CST USCIS / WEB SITE / Set up user account to track case status / https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/logon.do
07/15/2013 4:24 p/m CST USCIS / WEB SITE / Indicates "ACCEPTANCE"
07/16/2013 7:30 p/m CST USCIS / WEB SITE / Log in to check site / Indicates "INITIAL REVIEW"
07/17/2013 UNKNWN I-797C, Notice of Action (NOA1) / Received in mail today. (Notice Date : 07/11/2013, VSC) (Stamp date on envelope : 07/15/13)

* Advising case has been opened.
07/18/2013 8:31 p/m CST Email Received / USCIS / Advising Alien Registration Number has been changed
07/18/2013 8:35 p/m CST Text Message Received / USCIS / Advising "My Case Status" has been updated at www.uscis.gov
07/18/2013 8:31 p/m CST Email Received / USCIS / Advising Alien Registration Number has been changed
07/18/2013 8:35 p/m CST Text Message Received / USCIS / Advising "My Case Status" has been updated at www.uscis.gov

08/07/2013 6:45 p/m CST Text Message Received / USCIS / Advising "My Case Status" has been updated at www.uscis.gov

08/07/2013 6:47 p/m CST Text Message Received / USCIS / Advising "My Case Status" has been updated at www.uscis.gov

08/07/2013 7:00 p/m CST Text Message Received / USCIS / Advising "My Case Status" has been updated at www.uscis.gov

08/09/2013 6:30 p/m CST Email Received / USCIS / Case has been transfered from VSC

08/09/2013 UNKNWN I-797C, Notice of Action (NOAT) / Rcv'd in mail (Notice Date : 08/06/2013, VSC) (Stamp date on envelope : 08/07/2013)**

** Advising that the case has been transfered from VSC to TSC

08/09/2013 7:30 p/m CST USCIS / WEB STIE / Logged in to check site / Indicatted "INITIAL REVIEW

08/26/2013 8:45 p/m CST Email Recieved / USCIS / On 08/26/13, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E).

08/26/2013 8:47 p/m CST Text Message Received / USCIS / Advising "My Case Status" has been updated at www.uscis.gov

08/26/2013 8:48 p/m CST USCIS / WEB STIE / Logged in to check site / Indicatted "POST DECISION ACTIVITY"

08/27/2013 7:15 a/m CST Text Message Received / USCIS / Advising "My Case Status" has been updated at www.uscis.gov

08/27/2013 7:15 a/m CST Email Received / USCIS / On August 27, 2013, we shipped this approved or re-affirmed case to the Department of State for visa processing.

08/29/2013 UNKNWN I-797C, Notice of Action (NOA2) / Rcv'd in mail. (Notice Date : 08/26/2013) (Stamp date on env. : 08/27/18) / Advising i-129F has been APPROVED.

09/05/2013 UNKNWN Phone Call to NVC / Petition received and MNL Number issued

09/06/2013 15:58 EST Documents shipped out via DHL AWB 8774193982 ( http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/302190-dhl-tracking-from-nvc-to-us-embassy/ ) EXCELLANT

09/09/2013 10:45 MNL Documents rcvd at Embassy signed for L Bernardion

Summary : Date mailed : 07/05; Docs rcv'd USCIS : 07/09; NOA1 issued : 07/11; NOA2 issued : 08/26, NOA2 rcv'd in mail : 08/29; NVC Rcv'd : 09/05/; MNL Emby rcv'd docs : 09/09

Total Number of Days : 67 days (Mailing date of I-129F at U.S. Post Office to Receipt of documents in Manila Embassy)

Projected Dates (Not Actual Dates) : Based on research on VJ Website, other members statements, and documents going to VSC Service Center
07/18/13 : Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between December 11, 2013 and December 24, 2013

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clairegie   265

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This is the number you call (603) 334-0700

press 1 for english

press 5 and hold on the the wait.

You will have to call many times as it will ring busy. Just keep calling and you will finally get through.

this is the number for what?

My timeline: http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?cfl=0&id=163489

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altonbebe   48

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National Visa Center ph: (603) 334-0700

To check to see if your petition has been received.

Please keep in mind that some dates are only known after receipt of another document.
For example, the USPS Form 3811. The stamped receiving date was not know until the original Form 3811 was received on 07/13/2013 1:30 p/m CST.

07/05/2013 3:07 p/m CST I-129F pouch tendered to United States Postal Service in Houston, TX
07/09/2013 UNKNWN USPS Form 3811 / Signiture Receipt Card / Stamped and Received at USCIS Dallas Lockbox *
07/09/2013 UNKNWN USCIS / WEB SITE / receives petition and mails notice
07/12/2013 UNKNWN I-129F Check Presented to bank for payment
07/12/2013 2:51 p/m CST Text Message Received / G-1145 / I-129F Form / VSC - Documents sent to VSC
07/12/2013 2:51 p/m CST Email Received Received / G-1145 / I-129F Form / VSC - Documents sent to VSC
07/12/2013 UNKNWN I-129F Check coverted to ACH Payment to USCIS DALLAS PAYMENT
07/13/2013 1:30 p/m CST USPS Form 3811 / Signiture Receipt (GREEN) Card received from USCIS Dallas Lockbox *
07/13/2013 4:24 p/m CST USCIS / WEB SITE / Set up user account to track case status / https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/logon.do
07/15/2013 4:24 p/m CST USCIS / WEB SITE / Indicates "ACCEPTANCE"
07/16/2013 7:30 p/m CST USCIS / WEB SITE / Log in to check site / Indicates "INITIAL REVIEW"
07/17/2013 UNKNWN I-797C, Notice of Action (NOA1) / Received in mail today. (Notice Date : 07/11/2013, VSC) (Stamp date on envelope : 07/15/13)

* Advising case has been opened.
07/18/2013 8:31 p/m CST Email Received / USCIS / Advising Alien Registration Number has been changed
07/18/2013 8:35 p/m CST Text Message Received / USCIS / Advising "My Case Status" has been updated at www.uscis.gov
07/18/2013 8:31 p/m CST Email Received / USCIS / Advising Alien Registration Number has been changed
07/18/2013 8:35 p/m CST Text Message Received / USCIS / Advising "My Case Status" has been updated at www.uscis.gov

08/07/2013 6:45 p/m CST Text Message Received / USCIS / Advising "My Case Status" has been updated at www.uscis.gov

08/07/2013 6:47 p/m CST Text Message Received / USCIS / Advising "My Case Status" has been updated at www.uscis.gov

08/07/2013 7:00 p/m CST Text Message Received / USCIS / Advising "My Case Status" has been updated at www.uscis.gov

08/09/2013 6:30 p/m CST Email Received / USCIS / Case has been transfered from VSC

08/09/2013 UNKNWN I-797C, Notice of Action (NOAT) / Rcv'd in mail (Notice Date : 08/06/2013, VSC) (Stamp date on envelope : 08/07/2013)**

** Advising that the case has been transfered from VSC to TSC

08/09/2013 7:30 p/m CST USCIS / WEB STIE / Logged in to check site / Indicatted "INITIAL REVIEW

08/26/2013 8:45 p/m CST Email Recieved / USCIS / On 08/26/13, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E).

08/26/2013 8:47 p/m CST Text Message Received / USCIS / Advising "My Case Status" has been updated at www.uscis.gov

08/26/2013 8:48 p/m CST USCIS / WEB STIE / Logged in to check site / Indicatted "POST DECISION ACTIVITY"

08/27/2013 7:15 a/m CST Text Message Received / USCIS / Advising "My Case Status" has been updated at www.uscis.gov

08/27/2013 7:15 a/m CST Email Received / USCIS / On August 27, 2013, we shipped this approved or re-affirmed case to the Department of State for visa processing.

08/29/2013 UNKNWN I-797C, Notice of Action (NOA2) / Rcv'd in mail. (Notice Date : 08/26/2013) (Stamp date on env. : 08/27/18) / Advising i-129F has been APPROVED.

09/05/2013 UNKNWN Phone Call to NVC / Petition received and MNL Number issued

09/06/2013 15:58 EST Documents shipped out via DHL AWB 8774193982 ( http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/302190-dhl-tracking-from-nvc-to-us-embassy/ ) EXCELLANT

09/09/2013 10:45 MNL Documents rcvd at Embassy signed for L Bernardion

Summary : Date mailed : 07/05; Docs rcv'd USCIS : 07/09; NOA1 issued : 07/11; NOA2 issued : 08/26, NOA2 rcv'd in mail : 08/29; NVC Rcv'd : 09/05/; MNL Emby rcv'd docs : 09/09

Total Number of Days : 67 days (Mailing date of I-129F at U.S. Post Office to Receipt of documents in Manila Embassy)

Projected Dates (Not Actual Dates) : Based on research on VJ Website, other members statements, and documents going to VSC Service Center
07/18/13 : Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between December 11, 2013 and December 24, 2013

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Ah the dreaded weekend when nothing happens for visas or petitions :(

Lol, you got that right! One of the few times in life when I want weekend to go by quickly - how sad is that?! ;-)

K-1

I-129f sent: 5 Jul 2013

NOA1: 11 Jul 2013

NOA2: 10 Sep 2013

NVC: 18 Oct 2013

Consulate: 28 Oct 2013

Packet 3 Received: 30 Oct 2013

Packet 4 Received: 22 Nov 2013

Interview (Sydney): 10 Dec 2013

Admin Review, pending NZ Police Certif

K-1 Approved: 30 Dec 2013

K-1 Received: 2 Jan 2014

Entry (LAX): 20 Jan 2014

Marriage: 25 Jan 2014

AOS

Sent: 3 Mar 2014

NOA1: 10 Mar 2014

RFE (updated Tax Transcript for 2013): 24 Mar 2014 - received 27 Mar 2014, mailed same day

Updated to RFE Response Review: 2 Apr 2014

Biometrics: 1 Apr 2014

Testing and Interview Notice: 21 Apr 2014

Notice of Appointment Letter: 6 May 2014 - received 9 May 2014

EAD/AP Production: 20 May 2014

EAD/AP Received: 24 May 2014

Interview Date: 11 Jun 2014 - APPROVED!!!

GC received: 19 Jun 2014

ROC

Sent: 14 Mar 2016

NOA1: 16 Mar 2016

Biometrics: 8 Apr 2016

RFE 18 Oct 2016 - response received 19 Nov 2016

Card produced - 24 Jan 2017, Mailed 27 Jan 2017

Card received 1 Feb 2017!

N-400

Sent:  7 Mar 2017

NOA:  14 Mar 2017

Biometrics 10 Apr 2017

Interview:  17 Jan 2018

Oath:

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Ah the dreaded weekend when nothing happens for visas or petitions sad.png

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clairegie   265

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Does anyone have any idea what k1 application dates California is working on now?

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