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rshree   16

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Thank you!

I called this morning and at noon. Then I called at 3:00 based on the advice of another VJer and they had it. Be prepared to give them your birthdays and that jazz. My lady asked for Tichi's email too whcih was great!

I just checked CEAC website.. Hurray.. It is already "IN TRANSIT" ..We are very thrilled..

Is yours in transit as well, Tichi&Rachel?

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USCIS - 50days

I-129F Application mailed: 10-July-2013; NOA1 (hard copy): 22-July-2013; NOA2: 29-Aug-2013 (text/email)

NVC: 52 days

NVC received: 15-Oct-2013; Got case #: 16-Oct-2013(phone); In Transit: 17-Oct-2013(CEAC website)

Consulate ~ Medical - POE: 139(+) days

Consulate received: 21-Oct-2013; Packet3 forms sent to Consulate: 29-Oct-2013; Packet4 received: 04-Nov-2013

Medicals completed on 28-Jan-2014; Interview on 10-March-2014; Visa in hand: 24-Apr-2014

GC: 114 days

POE:17-May-2014; Marriage: 19-May-2014 (Got marriage certificate on the same day at Sacramento, CA); I-693 on 20-May-2014

AOS/EAD/AP sent: 22-May-2014; Reached USCIS: 26-May-2014; NOA1: 02-June-2014

Received Biometrics notice: 07-June-2014 for Biometrics on 23-June-2014, 12:00 noon; Early Walk-in Biometrics successfully completed: 12-June-2014

USCIS website AoS status changed to "testing & Interview" : 30-June-2014; EAD/AP Status "Card in production": 04-Aug-2014; USCIS website updated with interview date as 8-Sep-2014 on: 6-Aug-2014.

Received EAD/AP Combo card in mail: 11-Aug-2014

AoS Interview: 8-Sep-2014; Result: APPROVED; USCIS status changed to "card in production"; Received GC by mail: 16-Sep-2014

RoC:

Applied I-751: 14-June-16; NoA: 17-June-16; Letter received on: 22-June-16

Biometrics notice received on 30-Jun-16 ; Biometrics: 12-July-16;

Received RFE dated 04-Aug-17 on 09-Aug-2017; asked house lease or deed, utility bills if applicable, birth cert of children born to this marriage;

Responded on 15-Aug-2017; USCIS received response on 16:Aug-17; Approved: 13-Sep-17; Case Status to "New Card is mailed": 18-Sep-17; Card received in mail: 21-Sep-2017

N-400

Applied online: 12-Nov-2017; Biometrics: 06-Dec-2017; Received interview letter on 09-Oct-18; Interview at SFO: 06-Nov-2018; Approved; Oath Scheduled on 05-Dec-2018; postponed to 16-Jan2019 because of Former President Sr. Bush's funeral; Oath completed on 16-Jan-2019; Applied for US Passport (expedited) on 18-Jan-2019; received Passport : 29-Jan-2019; received NC:01-Feb-2019

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Tichi&Rachel   7

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I just checked CEAC website.. Hurray.. It is already "IN TRANSIT" ..We are very thrilled..

Is yours in transit as well, Tichi&Rachel?

Awesome! Still "At NVC" for us. By the timelines for Germany it is normally 2-4 days on average before they were sent out so hopefully not too much longer. :D

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ggsacks   82

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There are about 28 July filers who haven't received NOA2s according to Igor's list. So much of this immigration process seems to be based on luck and it's anyone's guess why they process some cases quicker than others. :( It will all be worth it once you're together though. Keeping my fingers crossed that you'll get yours soon - we are rooting for you!

Thank you!

At least half of those 28 haven't logged in to the site for quote some time (yes, I check, haha!) so I imagine that's why they're still on the list as unapproved.

At least before we had a date to look forward to (VJ's estimated date of adjudication) and so it was easy to forget about it and be patient. But now that those dates are way in the past, and I have literally no idea of when to expect anything, it's much harder. I don't know if it'll be next week, next month, or next year! I've been wondering if we can cancel our petition and file another.

My contract at work is up at the end of the year, and going by the initial estimates I thought the timing would work out perfectly for my departure, but now it's looking like I'll have to start looking for something else. Considering it took me 8 months to get my current job due to the current market, I'm terrified of the prospect. My USC partner is here in NZ with me until early next year, and I didn't ever think we would have to do the distance again.

Oh, USCIS - this is one tough process. And after enduring DOMA, I thought everything else would be easier.

2013 7/15 I-129F sent, 7/18 received Dallas lockbox, 7/22 NOA1, 10/22 NOA2, 11/15 NVC Case Created, 11/20 NVC Shipped, 11/25 Consulate received, 11/28 Packet 3 received/returned, 11/29 Medical, 12/9 Packet 4 received

2014 1/9 Interview - Approved, 1/15 CEAC - Issued, 1/17 Visa in hand, 2/5 POE: LAX, 4/4 Married!, 4/8 AOS/EAD/AP filed, 4/14 NOA1, 5/7 Walk-in biometrics, 5/19 EAD/AP approved (expedited), 5/22 EAD/AP mailed, 5/23 EAD/AP received, 7/29 Interview waiver letter

2015 4/13 AOS approved (no interview), 4/22 Green card received

2017 1/17 I-751 ROC filed (VSC), 1/23 NOA, 2/28 Biometrics

2018 1/31 ROC approved

2020 1/14 N400 filed

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WE GOT OUR CASE NUMBER EVERYONE!! Called at 3:00 EST and they had it. YIPPPPPEEE!

dancin5hr.gif YAAAYY!!!! dancin5hr.gif I'm so happy for you guys!!

California Service Center

K1 Visa

15-07-2013 - I-129F Sent

17-07-2013 - NOA1

03-09-2013 - RFE email rec'd

06-09-2013 - RFE Hardcopy with reason rec'd

10-09-2013 - Mailed RFE reply

13-09-2013 - Email & text rec'd at USCIS

24-09-2013 - NOA2 (69 days)

31-10-2013 - Sent to NVC from CSC (took 37 days)

14-11-2013 - Sent to US Jamaican Embassy from NVC

18-11-2013 - Received at US Jamaican Embassy

NEVER - Packet 3 received. Fellow VJ'r shared what she received

19-12-2013 - Medical

12-12-2013 - Packet 4 received

10-01-2014- Interview rec'd 221g for missing items

27-02-2014- 2nd Interview - APPROVED!!!

13-03-2014- Visa ISSUED

19-03-2014- Visa in-hand

30-04-2014 - POE Fort Lauderdale, FL

14-6-2014- Wedding (tentatively)

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Did you call today i saw one with noa2 sept 9 incsc that got their case number... they might have yours too or maybetomorrow... good luck... =)

That's awesome news! I'll try calling tomorrow morning. :)

Flying to Seattle on 6 May 2014!

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That's awesome news! I'll try calling tomorrow morning. :)

Call now coz someone with the same noa2 got their case number today... good luck... =)

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brazilANDamerica   0

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That's awesome news! I'll try calling tomorrow morning. smile.png

Call now coz someone with the same noa2 got their case number today... good luck... =)

Would someone confirm NVC telephone number, please? My fiance tried calling today many times, but all he got was a busy line....

Btw, my NOA2 is the same date of yours, kitthekat :)

K1 Visa:

Service Center: California
Consulate: Rio de Janeiro
2013-07-01: I-129F Sent
2013-07-08: Email acceptance
2013-07-15: NOA1 - hardcopy

2013-07-05: Date of NOA1

2013-09-10: Date of NOA2 (67 days from NOA1)

2013-09-14: NOA2 - hardcopy

2013-10-22: NVC Casa Number (42 days after my NOA2)

2013-10-25: NVC Left

2013-10-28: Consulate Received

2013-11-27: Interview Date - Approved!

Adjustment of Status - AOS K1 Visa:

2014-07-19: Date Filed

2014-07-27: NOA Date

2014-08-15: RFE

2014-10-30: RFE Response

2014-10-31: RFE Received

2014-11-20: Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview

2015-04-05: Interview Schedule

2015-05-11: Interview - Approved!

2015-05-20: Card was delivered to me by the post office... Green Card in hands! :)

Employment Authorization Document – EAD

2014-07-19: Date Filed

2014-07-27: NOA Date

2014-11-21: Approved Date

2014-11-24: Card Was Ordered To Be Produced

2014-12-01: Card Was Mailed To Me

2014-12-03: Card Was Delivered To Me By The Post Office

Advance Parole – AP

2014-07-19: Date Filed

2014-07-27: NOA Date

2014-11-21: Case Was Approved

2014-11-25: Advance parole Document Was Produced

2014-11-30: Advance Parole Received by mail (only for my both kids, not for me (?)

2014-12-03: Card Was Delivered To Me By The Post Office

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Would someone confirm NVC telephone number, please? My fiance tried calling today many times, but all he got was a busy line....

Btw, my NOA2 is the same date of yours, kitthekat smile.png

The number we called is 603-334-0700 - they'll tell you to have the petitioner and beneficiary's name and date of birth and I was asked for my notice date the last couple of times I called. I'm at work so I can't call now. sad.png

Hope you get through and fingers crossed you get your case number! Waiting with bated breath... ;)

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Flying to Seattle on 6 May 2014!

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The number we called is 603-334-0700 - they'll tell you to have the petitioner and beneficiary's name and date of birth and I was asked for my notice date the last couple of times I called. I'm at work so I can't call now. sad.png

Hope you get through and fingers crossed you get your case number! Waiting with bated breath... wink.png

Thank you very much for your reply. Yep, it is the number we have. He will try tomorrow morning again :)

Good Luck for all July Fillers!!!!! :) Let's get our case number!!!! :)

K1 Visa:

Service Center: California
Consulate: Rio de Janeiro
2013-07-01: I-129F Sent
2013-07-08: Email acceptance
2013-07-15: NOA1 - hardcopy

2013-07-05: Date of NOA1

2013-09-10: Date of NOA2 (67 days from NOA1)

2013-09-14: NOA2 - hardcopy

2013-10-22: NVC Casa Number (42 days after my NOA2)

2013-10-25: NVC Left

2013-10-28: Consulate Received

2013-11-27: Interview Date - Approved!

Adjustment of Status - AOS K1 Visa:

2014-07-19: Date Filed

2014-07-27: NOA Date

2014-08-15: RFE

2014-10-30: RFE Response

2014-10-31: RFE Received

2014-11-20: Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview

2015-04-05: Interview Schedule

2015-05-11: Interview - Approved!

2015-05-20: Card was delivered to me by the post office... Green Card in hands! :)

Employment Authorization Document – EAD

2014-07-19: Date Filed

2014-07-27: NOA Date

2014-11-21: Approved Date

2014-11-24: Card Was Ordered To Be Produced

2014-12-01: Card Was Mailed To Me

2014-12-03: Card Was Delivered To Me By The Post Office

Advance Parole – AP

2014-07-19: Date Filed

2014-07-27: NOA Date

2014-11-21: Case Was Approved

2014-11-25: Advance parole Document Was Produced

2014-11-30: Advance Parole Received by mail (only for my both kids, not for me (?)

2014-12-03: Card Was Delivered To Me By The Post Office

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Thank you very much for your reply. Yep, it is the number we have. He will try tomorrow morning again :)

Good Luck for all July Fillers!!!!! :) Let's get our case number!!!! :)

If you could wait call before they close... they close at 12am eastern time... good luck... keep us updated... =)

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Ok, so I couldn't wait and got J to call tongue.png Unfortunately, no case number yet. He had to wait 45 minutes on hold. Geez.

BrazilANDAmerica, you might want to try calling between 7-8 a.m. EST. The past couple of times I've called at that time, there was a 2-3 minute wait at most, if at all.

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Flying to Seattle on 6 May 2014!

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Ok, so I couldn't wait and got J to call tongue.png Unfortunately, no case number yet. He had to wait 45 minutes on hold. Geez.

BrazilANDAmerica, you might want to try calling between 7-8 a.m. EST. The past couple of times I've called at that time, there was a 2-3 minute wait at most, if at all.

I'm sorry to hear that... maybe tomorrow you'll have your luck... =)

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Hey guys! July filer here, have gotten the NA02 and I have our case # ... Anyway; so I received a letter on OCT 2nd stating that our case will be shipped to the consulate within a week. It's been over 2 weeks now. I've called the manila embassy and they don't have it yet. Is it normal for it to take so long on being shipped?

Call NVC and ask them when it was sent out. They will give you the date.

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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Hello everyone. I am really glad for everybody that the process started moving fast after noa2s. We are also a july filers and our papers is already in a Warsaw US Embassy. Yesterday I recieved a letter from NVC which said that they have sent our petition to the embassy and it also stated that "In meanwhile, please have your fiance(e) and his or her children visit ceac.state.gov and complete form DS-160 to apply for K visa." I am confused now about onlne DS-160 form, because Before I read that for those who apply for K-1 visa it is not nessecerely to fill it out, but recently i found that info -

"Visa applicants must submit a completed DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application for all nonimmigrant visa categories, including applicants applying for K visas.

NOTE: For K visa cases in process at a U.S. embassy or consulate, the DS-160 is not required when, prior to October 7th, 2013, one of the following situations exist:

The K visa applicant is already scheduled for an interview.

The K visa applicant has already been interviewed and has been requested to submit additional documentation or is pending administrative processing.

The K visa applicant has already submitted a valid, signed, unexpired DS-156, DS-156K and/or DS-230 or received instructions to do so. "

This is from travel.state.gov website. Please anybody new about it or that is only me who was surprised about it. Back in 3-4 month when I sent our petition to USCIS I remember reading about that for k-1 visa aplicants this form is not needed. But I see that they renew something recently.

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