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TexasHoldEm   0

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Crazy, I got a text yesterday stating that my item is on its way to me and will be delivered on July 4th 2013.... And my interview only was on Monday!! (July 1st).

Crazy Fast London Embassy, keep it up!

When I filled out the courier form after the interview the lady and I joked around about how long it is going to take to get the visa in the mail and she said she heard rumors that somebody got their passport back within 4 days and we both laughed :D Especially considering independence day the courier said they proably won't deliver in the next 2 weeks.

So what a nice independence day surprise! Could have booked my flight sooner after all, but oh well!

Oh and the "sealed package" is more like a giant parcel, I have no idea where I should carry that as my carry on luggage is not big enough to accommodate that thing.

the journey is finally over it seems.... From NOA1 to getting my visa in hand barely 3 months. Wow! Let the packing begin!!

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lost_at_sea   995

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2 weeks seems super long - I think most folks get it back within 7 days. Joanna on the K1 thread got hers in 4 days (last person I followed), so maybe the delivery last was just being pessimistic to not get your hopes up knowing they have a US public holiday coming?

Anyway, glad it came so fast! Yay! Flights booked?

* I-130/CR-1 visa by Direct Consular Filing in London
3rd May 2013 - Married in London
7th May 2013 - I-130 filed
4th June 2013 - NOA2 (approved)
16th July 2013 - Interview (approved)
30th July 2013 - POE San Francisco
29th August 2013 - 2 year green card arrived

 

* How? Read my DCF London I-130 for CR1/IR1 Spouse Guide

* Removal of Conditions (RoC) via California Service Centre
1st May 2015 - 90 day RoC window opened
6th May 2015 - I-751 filed (delivered 8th May, cheque cashed 18th May)
7th August 2015 - Approved / GC production
27th August 2015 - 10 year green card arrived

* Naturalisation (Citizenship) via Phoenix Lockbox

* San Francisco Field Office:
1st May 2016 - N-400 window opened
20th August 2016 - N-400 filed
26th August 2016 - NOA1
13th September 2016 - Biometrics

12th January 2017 - Biometrics (again)
30th May 2017 - Interview (approved)
7th June 2017 - Oath

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Ryan H   3,812

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Moved from Process & Procedures to Progress Reports.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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rascalflatt   6

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You are soooo so so lucky to have had your interview on Monday and not Tuesday (like I did!)

I took one look at the calendar once I got the date confirmed, noticed that Independence Day was 2 days after my interview, and my heart sank...I KNEW it would mean a delay...alas here we are and the visa hasn't yet been issued. That means it won't be issued until (hopefully) Friday, won't be handed to the courier until Monday and I won't be able to travel until Tuesday...and that's if all goes to plan with it!!

Depressing, but I'm really pleased for you.....!

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TexasHoldEm   0

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The visa said printed on July 1st and when I got home from the interview and checked my case status it already said that the visa had been printed (about 2 hours after my interview).

Speedy Speedy! I guess the background checks didnt take too long, my name is quite unique and according to the interview lady they have never had a person from my country applying for a visa at the London embassy....

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rascalflatt   6

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Cool for you! I think another reason it was so quick is you were first up Monday morning, meaning they don't have any from the previous day to process first....crossing my fingers I hear about mine tomorrow!

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Angela256z   30

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Texas and Lost - How did you guys get your I-130s approved so fast? It seems like your cases only took like three months.

* 21 APR 2016 - 90 Days before husbands conditional green card expires

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vegasbound   83

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Congrats! The sooner, the better!

And I was going to ask the same question as Angela256z, your I-130 got approved within a month, Texas! How did that happen? Is your US citizen spouse in the military and stationed abroad?

Thanks.

Timeline after visa approval

Immigrant fee paid on ELIS - Jan 24th

POE - Jan 25th

Update on GC and SSN

(as of March 14th, 2014)

ELIS status - Closed (Card produced)

USCIS case check with receipt number (starts with IOE) - Card delivered in the mail

SSN - Received (Went to SSA location to apply for one)

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N-400 Naturalization Process

N-400 package mailed in - Nov 7th

Payment posted on cc account - Nov 10th

NOA (hard copy) - Nov 14th

Biometrics - Dec 7th

In Line - Dec 27th

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TexasHoldEm   0

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I went through the DCF route and I think Lost did so too - that usually is much quicker than the standard NVC route but obviously only works when the spouse has been living abroad for a while as well.

Also didn't have any RFEs and could send my application directly to the embassy to deal with.

However, the downside of DCF is that you are going to run into trouble when it comes to filing your affidavit of support (which you take to the interview and can't file beforehand) as non-US sourced income does not count.

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lost_at_sea   995

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Texas and Lost - How did you guys get your I-130s approved so fast? It seems like your cases only took like three months.

DCF.

* I-130/CR-1 visa by Direct Consular Filing in London
3rd May 2013 - Married in London
7th May 2013 - I-130 filed
4th June 2013 - NOA2 (approved)
16th July 2013 - Interview (approved)
30th July 2013 - POE San Francisco
29th August 2013 - 2 year green card arrived

 

* How? Read my DCF London I-130 for CR1/IR1 Spouse Guide

* Removal of Conditions (RoC) via California Service Centre
1st May 2015 - 90 day RoC window opened
6th May 2015 - I-751 filed (delivered 8th May, cheque cashed 18th May)
7th August 2015 - Approved / GC production
27th August 2015 - 10 year green card arrived

* Naturalisation (Citizenship) via Phoenix Lockbox

* San Francisco Field Office:
1st May 2016 - N-400 window opened
20th August 2016 - N-400 filed
26th August 2016 - NOA1
13th September 2016 - Biometrics

12th January 2017 - Biometrics (again)
30th May 2017 - Interview (approved)
7th June 2017 - Oath

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Etta&James   0

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Sorry to get into this forum out of nowhere! but, rascalflatt, I was there on July 2nd as well and haven't received my visa either :(

I am kinda relieved that's not just me, but this last stint of the "waiting game" is so annoying!!

Anyways, would you let me know when you get yours? I'll do the same :)

Good Luck!

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lost_at_sea   995

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Sorry to get into this forum out of nowhere! but, rascalflatt, I was there on July 2nd as well and haven't received my visa either sad.png

I am kinda relieved that's not just me, but this last stint of the "waiting game" is so annoying!!

Anyways, would you let me know when you get yours? I'll do the same smile.png

Good Luck!

rascalflatt is State-side! Think it arrived on the 10th.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/440442-wheres-my-passport-london/?p=6357285

* I-130/CR-1 visa by Direct Consular Filing in London
3rd May 2013 - Married in London
7th May 2013 - I-130 filed
4th June 2013 - NOA2 (approved)
16th July 2013 - Interview (approved)
30th July 2013 - POE San Francisco
29th August 2013 - 2 year green card arrived

 

* How? Read my DCF London I-130 for CR1/IR1 Spouse Guide

* Removal of Conditions (RoC) via California Service Centre
1st May 2015 - 90 day RoC window opened
6th May 2015 - I-751 filed (delivered 8th May, cheque cashed 18th May)
7th August 2015 - Approved / GC production
27th August 2015 - 10 year green card arrived

* Naturalisation (Citizenship) via Phoenix Lockbox

* San Francisco Field Office:
1st May 2016 - N-400 window opened
20th August 2016 - N-400 filed
26th August 2016 - NOA1
13th September 2016 - Biometrics

12th January 2017 - Biometrics (again)
30th May 2017 - Interview (approved)
7th June 2017 - Oath

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lost_at_sea   995

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oh, nice!! oh well, I'll try no to be too stressed out about it..hopefully it will show up this week!

I think you're the most patient person on the forum sans-visa. I'm extremely impressed. :)

* I-130/CR-1 visa by Direct Consular Filing in London
3rd May 2013 - Married in London
7th May 2013 - I-130 filed
4th June 2013 - NOA2 (approved)
16th July 2013 - Interview (approved)
30th July 2013 - POE San Francisco
29th August 2013 - 2 year green card arrived

 

* How? Read my DCF London I-130 for CR1/IR1 Spouse Guide

* Removal of Conditions (RoC) via California Service Centre
1st May 2015 - 90 day RoC window opened
6th May 2015 - I-751 filed (delivered 8th May, cheque cashed 18th May)
7th August 2015 - Approved / GC production
27th August 2015 - 10 year green card arrived

* Naturalisation (Citizenship) via Phoenix Lockbox

* San Francisco Field Office:
1st May 2016 - N-400 window opened
20th August 2016 - N-400 filed
26th August 2016 - NOA1
13th September 2016 - Biometrics

12th January 2017 - Biometrics (again)
30th May 2017 - Interview (approved)
7th June 2017 - Oath

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