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jdsherm   3

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I've been waiting for 6.5 weeks to hear from the NVC. Is this normal? Can anyone help me? Who should I call. I'm so frustrated!!!

try and call NVC

NOA1 January 30, 2013

Transferred from VSC to TSC June 21, 2013

Change of address July 3, 2013

NOA2 July 12, 2013

NOA2 hard copy July 19, 2013

Sent to DOS July 26, 2013

Waiting for our MNL# from NVC

Got MNL# July 31, 2013

In transit to Manila August 2, 2013

Case Ready for interview August 5, 2013

August 14, 15,Medical at St. Luke- PASSED

Interview at U.S Embassy August 22,2013-cancelled due to flood

Interview at U.S Embassy August 28, 2013- PASSED

useful information for Fiances/Petitioners for k1 in manila:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/261031-some-useful-links/page-4#entry6396116






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QueenOfBlades
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Just got our case number today. At least it shows they're assigning case numbers within a day or two of recieving them.

QueenOfBlades
QueenOfBlades

We're still waiting as well. So is everyone from TSC as far as I know.

QueenOfBlades
QueenOfBlades

We just got off the phone to the Department of State. They told us it's still a bit early, and generally it takes 30-60 days, although the average at the moment is around 30 days and to call back next

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Bridget ~ Steven   3

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Don't be surprised when NVC tells you to wait 8 weeks. NOA2 on July 9th and ours hasn't shipped yet. NVC quotes 8 week wait. DoS is unable to help. DoS suggested calling NVC again on Monday and then USCIS and contacting a senator.

I think the timeline should be updated to show that NVC is saying 8 weeks. It's maddening to hear over and over on here that it's a 1-2 week process when for quite a few of us it isn't.

1/31/13 - 129F Sent
2/7/13 - NOA1
** transferred with 2nd group from VSC to TSC in late June
7/9/13 - NOA2 (5 months)
8/16/13 - Shipped from TSC
9/11/13 - Packet 3
9/19/13 - Forms sent in.
9/24/13 - Medical Done
9/27/13 - CEAC Status Update
10/02/13 - DS-260 mailed in
10/15/13 - CEAC Status Update (DoS couldn't say what triggered it, did say no interview assigned, but all docs are in)
10/23/13 - Embassy email states they do not have our documents. Poor Steven does 160 again.
10/23/13 - DoS says our case is still "processing" and not "qualified" (interview ready) and to do newest forms.
11/05/13 - CEAC Update. DoS says case is "eligible for interview" and we're waiting on next interview date.
11/08/13 - Another call to DoS (Chris is a nice guy!) and no interview scheduled yet.
11/12/13 - Another call to DoS and no interview scheduled yet.
11/13/13 - Email from Embassy to Steven informing him that his interview is TOMORROW.
Hurray for Patron Saint of Immigrants - Mother Cabrini's Feast Day!
11/14/13 - INTERVIEW --- APPROVED!!!!!
11/19 & 11/20 - CEAC date update, but still at "Ready".
11/21 - CEAC Creation Date & Notice Changed.
11/22 - CEAC AP
11/25 - CEAC ISSUED -- yay!!
11/27 - DoS Shipment Notice (email) in AM. Pickup ready email sent in PM.
11/28 - Steven picks up docs from Bridgend - Happy Thanksgiving!
12/15/13 - Arrival in US. POE: JFK. (Heathrow - JKF - Richmond, VA by evening)
Getting Married in January with small ceremony.
Dream Beach Wedding with both families June 21, 2014

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Brent and Vika   3

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Don't be surprised when NVC tells you to wait 8 weeks. NOA2 on July 9th and ours hasn't shipped yet. NVC quotes 8 week wait. DoS is unable to help. DoS suggested calling NVC again on Monday and then USCIS and contacting a senator.

I think the timeline should be updated to show that NVC is saying 8 weeks. It's maddening to hear over and over on here that it's a 1-2 week process when for quite a few of us it isn't.

It's crazy. We got noa2 on July 25th so I'm not expecting anything soon. I've been reading timelines of individuals who got shipped to NVC and some has noa2 dates as recent as July 22. I have an opinion, and it's only an opinion, that some caseworkers come in time to time to get files to process at work from home situations. I think the quick turnarounds (for TSC anyway) are employees at the TSC and the longer waiting ones are those who process cases from home. I know they have caseworkers in VSC who work from home so I assume they do at TSC as well.

Who knows the real reason. If the above statement about VSC no longer processing I-129f's then TSC better get its act together.

Here is to hope and prayers!

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PalmTrees   34

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Hello,

We are almost ready to send off our I-129F petition to the Dallas Lockbox (thinking of sending it to the Lewisville one by courier but not sure about that). Am I right in thinking that all new petitions are sent either to CSC or TSC, as VSC is backed up too much?

My fiance lives in Florida so I assume it would go to TSC? And will it go straight there from the lockbox or do they send it to VSC first who then pass it on?

Sorry for all the questions but it seems a bit confusing and I'm trying to get a rough estimate of how long NOA1 and NOA2 will take at this new location.

Thanks in advance!

K-1 Process:

09/03/13 - NOA1

10/22/13 - NOA2

02/25/14 - Visa Interview - Approved!

03/03/14 - Visa Received

04/08/14 - US Entry

06/05/14 - Wedding

AOS Process:

07/02/14 - NOA1s received for I-485, I-765 and I-131

07/23/14 - Early walk-in for Biometrics

09/04/14 - EAD Card Approved!

09/11/14 - EAD Card Received

02/27/15 - Greencard Approved!
03/12/15 - Greencard Received!
ROC Process:
02/07/2017 - NOA1
03/09/2017 - Biometrics
02/15/2018 - Extension Stamp in Passport at Local Office
...currently waiting...
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vazpayne19   24

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Hello,

We are almost ready to send off our I-129F petition to the Dallas Lockbox (thinking of sending it to the Lewisville one by courier but not sure about that). Am I right in thinking that all new petitions are sent either to CSC or TSC, as VSC is backed up too much?

My fiance lives in Florida so I assume it would go to TSC? And will it go straight there from the lockbox or do they send it to VSC first who then pass it on?

Sorry for all the questions but it seems a bit confusing and I'm trying to get a rough estimate of how long NOA1 and NOA2 will take at this new location.

Thanks in advance!

hello! my fiance lives in Florida too. ours was sent to the Lockbox first then to Vermont Service Center but unfortunately due to large backlogs at VSC, we were transferred to Texas Service Center. CSC and VSC are the only processing centers for I129F. goodluck on your journey! ;)

AOS/EAD/AP

10/03/13 - package sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/07/13 - package received by S. Rodriguez

10/10/13 - Email Notification for AOS/EAD/AP

10/19/13 - NOA1 EAD

11/07/13 - BIOMETRICS APPOINTMENT

11/16/13 - USCIS Status for I-485: Testing and Interview

12/03/13 - USCIS Status for I-131 AP - Approved / USCIS Status for I-485 - Card/ Document Production

01/07/14 - INTERVIEW @ 1:00pm, USCIS Hagatna Guam -APPROVED

01/08/14 - Card Production Ordered

01/09/14 - Register Permanent Status

01/14/14 - For Delivery with USPS Tracking No.

1/24/14/ - GC on hand

ROC I-751

10/09/15 - Eligible for ROC

10/21/15 - I-751 Packet mailed via USPS (2 day Priority Mail)

10/23/15 - Delivered to USCIS California Service Center

10/27/15 - $590 charged to account.

10/29/15 - received NOA dated 10/23/15

11/06/15 - Biometrics received for 11/18/15 appointment

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del-11-03-13-3   11

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hello! my fiance lives in Florida too. ours was sent to the Lockbox first then to Vermont Service Center but unfortunately due to large backlogs at VSC, we were transferred to Texas Service Center. CSC and VSC are the only processing centers for I129F. goodluck on your journey! ;)

CSC and VSC have been the only service centers for I129F but the USCIS just released a statement that all cases that would have went to VSC will go to TSC. VSC is not doing I129F anymore.

Ref: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=405247ce85e50410VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=e7801c2c9be44210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

"Redirecting Form I-129F

Starting the week of July 29, 2013, USCIS began redirecting all newly filed Forms I-129F from the VSC to the TSC. The receipt notice will bear a TSC receipt number beginning with SRC. The case will be processed by the TSC. The CSC will continue receiving Forms I-129F."

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Noa1 jan25. VSC to TSC transfer June 24. NOA2 July3. Released to NVC july24. Got case number July 31. Case sent to Ukraine embassy Aug3. Case ready at Embassy Aug8. Had medical today 8-12, Embassy interview Friday 8-16. Hope to fly her here next Friday.

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CSC and VSC have been the only service centers for I129F but the USCIS just released a statement that all cases that would have went to VSC will go to TSC. VSC is not doing I129F anymore.

Ref: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=405247ce85e50410VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=e7801c2c9be44210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

"Redirecting Form I-129F

Starting the week of July 29, 2013, USCIS began redirecting all newly filed Forms I-129F from the VSC to the TSC. The receipt notice will bear a TSC receipt number beginning with SRC. The case will be processed by the TSC. The CSC will continue receiving Forms I-129F."

Wow thanks for the new info. :) i am not aware of that. I hope everything will fall into places specially to those starting their journey :)

AOS/EAD/AP

10/03/13 - package sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/07/13 - package received by S. Rodriguez

10/10/13 - Email Notification for AOS/EAD/AP

10/19/13 - NOA1 EAD

11/07/13 - BIOMETRICS APPOINTMENT

11/16/13 - USCIS Status for I-485: Testing and Interview

12/03/13 - USCIS Status for I-131 AP - Approved / USCIS Status for I-485 - Card/ Document Production

01/07/14 - INTERVIEW @ 1:00pm, USCIS Hagatna Guam -APPROVED

01/08/14 - Card Production Ordered

01/09/14 - Register Permanent Status

01/14/14 - For Delivery with USPS Tracking No.

1/24/14/ - GC on hand

ROC I-751

10/09/15 - Eligible for ROC

10/21/15 - I-751 Packet mailed via USPS (2 day Priority Mail)

10/23/15 - Delivered to USCIS California Service Center

10/27/15 - $590 charged to account.

10/29/15 - received NOA dated 10/23/15

11/06/15 - Biometrics received for 11/18/15 appointment

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NOA1 Feb 21. Transfered VSC to TSC June 21. NOA2 July 12. We haven't got case number yet. NVC hasn't received our file. They don't know where our file is or where our file is transfered. USCIS said my fiance call to Consolate, no need to call to NVC :D. She said many mistakes in our system hahahah.

My fiance sent emails, mailed to NVC, USCIS, and sent email to senator. What happening then, we have to wait and see :)

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I've been waiting for 6.5 weeks to hear from the NVC. Is this normal? Can anyone help me? Who should I call. I'm so frustrated!!!

I've been waiting for 6.5 weeks to hear from the NVC. Is this normal? Can anyone help me? Who should I call. I'm so frustrated!!!

I call the NVC every two days and we are at week 7.

try and call NVC

I call every two days and we are at week 7. Any more tips? My congressman liaison also calls every two days. You would think they want to get rid of us!

4.2.2011 - met in italy - lived together all of 2011
2.22.2012 - p moves to US for three months
12.25.2012 - we decide to start the paperwork
1.15.2013 - sent I129f to Dallas Lockbox
1.22.2013 - NOA1
1.25.2013 - Alien number changed

5.29.2013 - Transferred to TSC

6.26.2013 - NOA2

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h_m   12

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How long has it taken for most people from the shipping notice to NVC receiving it? I'm seeing around a week? I'm already at 11 days (or maybe 7, since I got another notice that it shipped 4 days after the first shipped notice...) and the NVC says they don't have it yet!

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How long has it taken for most people from the shipping notice to NVC receiving it? I'm seeing around a week? I'm already at 11 days (or maybe 7, since I got another notice that it shipped 4 days after the first shipped notice...) and the NVC says they don't have it yet!

Took 8 days for me. Got notification that it was sent on Thursday and then next Friday they said they had it and gave me case number.

1/4/13 - I129-F Sent | 1/8/13 - Received by USCIS
1/10/13 - NOA1 to VSC | 1/11/13 - Text/Email | 1/17/13 - Hard Copy Received
1/16/13 - Alien Registration Number changed
5/24/13 or 5/29/13 - Case Transferred to TSC
7/2/13 - NOA2 from TSC! (173 days from NOA1) | 7/6/13 - Hard Copy Received
7/18/13 - Shipped to NVC | 7/26/13 - Received at NVC and case number assigned
7/29/13 - In transit to consulate | 7/31/13 - Received by consulate
8/20/13 - Medical - Passed | 8/21/13 - Interview - Approved!
8/28/13 - Passport with visa ready to pickup from courier
10/17/13 - POE - JFK
10/28/13 - Applied for SSN and marriage license | 11/2/13 - SS card received
11/21/13 - Wedding


12/30/13 - I485/I765/I131 Sent | 1/2/14 - Received by USCIS
1/3/14 - NOA1 to NBC | 1/16/14 - Hard Copy Received
2/4/14 - Biometrics
3/7/14 - AP and EAD approved!
3/11/14 - AP/EAD card mailed | 3/14/14 - Received
4/10/14 - Interview Waiver letter
6/16/14 - Approved! | 6/21/14 - GC Received


5/2/16 - I-751 Sent | 5/5/16 - Received by USCIS
5/6/16 - NOA1 to VSC
6/14/16 - Biometrics

4/19/17 - Approved! | 4/22/17 - Letter received | 5/4/17 - GC Received

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h_m   12

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Took 8 days for me. Got notification that it was sent on Thursday and then next Friday they said they had it and gave me case number.

Thanks. Maybe if it did get shipped on the 8/6 instead of 8/2 they'll have it tomorrow. But if it did get shipped on 8/2, count me worried again...

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Mike&Maryann   5

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Just called NVC and received our Case number . It took 2 weeks . It was sent to the embassy yesterday . Woot!

I'm hand carrying the paperwork tomorrow . Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

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