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BekkyBoo   2

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Jamaica
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After 5 months, 1 week, and 2 days, I finally got the email:

Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity


On July 9, 2013, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

My case was originally received by the Vermont Service Center on January 31st, then transferred to Texas on June 21st. Like everyone else, I was so incredibly anxious after hitting the 5 month mark, but I refrained from calling until earlier today (July 9th) around noon. I spoke with a representative who put in a service request regarding my case and told me to call back after 2 weeks. Around midnight, while chatting with the love of my life, I check my email not expecting to see this wonderful surprise in my inbox!!! This was sent around 8pm, but I didn't receive a text. We were just about ready to get off the phone and go to bed before I saw this message!!! Now I'm wide awake!!! We were just overjoyed on the phone!

I just want to thank all my VJers for the positive vibes, support, guidance, encouragement...just thank you! I love this forum! I love that I can rant and rave about the ridiculous processing times, then share the upside of this long process. Don't lose hope guys!!! Continue to share your frustrations! I will be there for support just as you've been there for me!

Now...what do we do from here?!?!?! lolgoofy.gif

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TBoneTX   45,299

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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*** Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to the Case Progress subforum. ***

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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davenella   21

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Peru
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After 5 months, 1 week, and 2 days, I finally got the email:

Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity

On July 9, 2013, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

My case was originally received by the Vermont Service Center on January 31st, then transferred to Texas on June 21st. Like everyone else, I was so incredibly anxious after hitting the 5 month mark, but I refrained from calling until earlier today (July 9th) around noon. I spoke with a representative who put in a service request regarding my case and told me to call back after 2 weeks. Around midnight, while chatting with the love of my life, I check my email not expecting to see this wonderful surprise in my inbox!!! This was sent around 8pm, but I didn't receive a text. We were just about ready to get off the phone and go to bed before I saw this message!!! Now I'm wide awake!!! We were just overjoyed on the phone!

I just want to thank all my VJers for the positive vibes, support, guidance, encouragement...just thank you! I love this forum! I love that I can rant and rave about the ridiculous processing times, then share the upside of this long process. Don't lose hope guys!!! Continue to share your frustrations! I will be there for support just as you've been there for me!

Now...what do we do from here?!?!?! lolgoofy.gif

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

January 13, 2012 - Start talking
June 20, 2012 - Visit 1
September 21, 2012 - Visit 2
December 31, 2012 - Visit 3
February 20, 2013 - Visit 4 (proposal the 24th)
April 15, 2013 - Package sent
April 18, 2013 - NOA1
May 30, 2013 - Visit 5
August 22, 2013 - Visit 6
August 29, 2013 - RFE
October 4, 2013 - NOA2 (after 5 months 2 weeks 2 days)
October 9, 2013 - NOA2 Hard Copy
November 8, 2013 - NVC case number (after 5 weeks)
November 15, 2013 - Embassy in Lima received the case
November 29, 2013 - Visit 7
January 3, 2014 - Visit 8
January 6, 2014 - INTERVIEW APPROVEDJanuary 11, 2014 - Visa in hand
May 1, 2014 - Visit 9
May 4, 2014 - POE
June 24, 2014 - MARRIED :star:
July 29, 2014 - Sent AOS
August 6, 2014 - NOA1
September 4, 2014 - Biometrics

October 17, 2014 - Travel&Work permit Approved

December 3, 2014 - AOS INTERVIEW - APPROVED

December 11, 2014 - Green Card in hand

September 7, 2016 - ROC sent

September 12, 2016 - NOA1
October 18, 2016 - Biometrics

October 17, 2019 - I-797C received

November 15, 2019 - Biometrics 

October 6, 2020 - Interview

November 18, 2020 - Naturalization ceremony
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cazzers   83

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Romania
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Congrats!!! star_smile.gif

I'm the Beneficiary
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rohandlulu   22

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Jamaica
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Omg yayyyyy bekky! Congrats Gurl!!

09/27/2012 Engaged in Jamaica

12/4/2012 Texas Service Center received paperwork USPS delivery conf

12/5/2012 Touched

12/7/2012 Check cashed

12/7/2012 NOA1 sent email and SMS text..forwarded to California Service Center

12/11/2012 Website updated initial review

12/13/2012 NOA1 hardcopy received

04/16/2013 Website updated*** APPROVED!!

04/19/2013 NOA2 Hardcopy recieved

05/30/2013 medical appt

06/13/2013 interview day!! ---APPROVED!!!!

Ceac website: two weeks in "ready "

Ceac website: one week in "AP"

Ceac website: one week back in "ready"

07/10/2013 ceac website -visa:issued..no airbill number

07/15/2013 still no visa kng embassy is ran by incompetent baboons

07/17/2013 notified visa w/dhl

07/18/2013 fiance picked up visa

08/04/2013 POE

08/08/2013 Wedding Day

08/26/2013 mailed AOS,EAD,AP paperwork

08/28/2013 tracking conf papers delivered

09/04/2013 3 txt msgs recvd with cases #s

09/06/2013 check cashed

09/09/2013 recvd all (3) Noa1 hardcopies

10/01/2013 Biometrics appt (hoping to do a walk in)--successful walk in done 9-16

10/31/2013 EAD/AP approved

11/09/2013 EAD/AP in hand!

01/27/2013 Green Card in production!!

01/31/2013 Received a "welcome to America "letter

02/05/2014 GREEN CARD IN HAND!!

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BekkyBoo   2

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Jamaica
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Yay!!!!! I know you were sooooo anxious! Our NOA1 dates are the same so I am praying mine is right around the corner smile.png

Yes I was Super Anxious!!! LOL I think they are finally putting in work at these service centers, so it won't be too long!!! I'm sending positive vibes your way dear!

Omg yayyyyy bekky! Congrats Gurl!!

Thank you!!! Although we have not met beyond this monitor, you've been supportive through this process and I'm really rooting for you! Thanks for all the kind words! After this step...what's next? Do I just wait for NVC or do I start calling DOS? I'm kinda confused...

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BLAKCAJUN   25

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Jamaica
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congrats!!!

Jeanne Robertson-Stewart

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Igor's list

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/monthly_filers.php?form=1&visa=1&scenter=2&option=3&sortby=2

I am the petitioner

  • July 21, 2011 Met at Margaritaville in MoBay
  • February 14, 2013 Engaged
  • 5/15/13 I-129F notice from post office
  • 5/16/13 Received date
  • 5/20/13 NOA1
  • 5/23/13 I-797C, NOA
  • 5/28/13 your Alien Registration Number was changed relating to your I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E).
  • 8/8/13 STILL WAITING mad.gif
  • 9/4/13 Petition transferred (to TX I'm guessing)
  • 9/19/13 NOA2
  • 9/21/13 received NOA2 hardcopy
  • 9/23/13 shipped this approved or re-affirmed case to the Department of State for visa processing
  • 10/1/13 NVC received
  • 10/2/13 left NVC
  • 11/25/2013 Received 221g requesting DNA testing on 2 of the 3 kids
  • 01/28/2014 DNA testing complete
  • 01/31/2014 DNA results in (he is the daddy...lol)
  • 02/04/2014 Letter mailed requesting passports to continue process
  • 02/11/2014 sent passports via DHL
  • 02/12/2014 Passports received by embassy
AOS

April 8, 2015....Application received

May 8, 2015....Biometric complete

May 27, 2015..Request for EAD expedite

June 3, 2015 ..Faxed expedite proof....waiting response....fingers crossed

June 4, 2015, your request to have your case expedited, referral number xxxxxxxxx, was assigned to an officer for response.

June 18, 2015 EAD CARD APPROVED AWAITING DELIVERY!!!

June 24,2015 EAD/AP combo card picked up by USPS

June 25, 2015 EAD/AP card received

October 6, 2015 email stating greencards in production!!!

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rohandlulu   22

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Jamaica
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Yes I was Super Anxious!!! LOL I think they are finally putting in work at these service centers, so it won't be too long!!! I'm sending positive vibes your way dear!

Thank you!!! Although we have not met beyond this monitor, you've been supportive through this process and I'm really rooting for you! Thanks for all the kind words! After this step...what's next? Do I just wait for NVC or do I start calling DOS? I'm kinda confused...

Thank u Gurl! I appreciate that!! Anything u need let me know! Wait about 10 to 15 business days and call DOS to see if u have been assigned a kng number. Once u have it, email kingstonivappointments@state.gov with your signed( by ur boo) ds-230, stating you would like and interview date scheduled

09/27/2012 Engaged in Jamaica

12/4/2012 Texas Service Center received paperwork USPS delivery conf

12/5/2012 Touched

12/7/2012 Check cashed

12/7/2012 NOA1 sent email and SMS text..forwarded to California Service Center

12/11/2012 Website updated initial review

12/13/2012 NOA1 hardcopy received

04/16/2013 Website updated*** APPROVED!!

04/19/2013 NOA2 Hardcopy recieved

05/30/2013 medical appt

06/13/2013 interview day!! ---APPROVED!!!!

Ceac website: two weeks in "ready "

Ceac website: one week in "AP"

Ceac website: one week back in "ready"

07/10/2013 ceac website -visa:issued..no airbill number

07/15/2013 still no visa kng embassy is ran by incompetent baboons

07/17/2013 notified visa w/dhl

07/18/2013 fiance picked up visa

08/04/2013 POE

08/08/2013 Wedding Day

08/26/2013 mailed AOS,EAD,AP paperwork

08/28/2013 tracking conf papers delivered

09/04/2013 3 txt msgs recvd with cases #s

09/06/2013 check cashed

09/09/2013 recvd all (3) Noa1 hardcopies

10/01/2013 Biometrics appt (hoping to do a walk in)--successful walk in done 9-16

10/31/2013 EAD/AP approved

11/09/2013 EAD/AP in hand!

01/27/2013 Green Card in production!!

01/31/2013 Received a "welcome to America "letter

02/05/2014 GREEN CARD IN HAND!!

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Our Destiny   11

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Jamaica
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Right behind you Becky. Received my NOA2 last night. Now i have a partner in crime lolkicking.gif

01/05/2013 - Sent duplicate I-129F packet

07/10/2013 - Received NOA2 email

07/22/2013 - NVC assigned number

08/12/2013 - Received Interview Date

09/13/2013 - Inteview Date (APPROVED)

10/30/2013 - US Arrival

11/29/2013 - Married

01/25/2014 - Filed I-485, I-131 & I-765

02/25/2014 - Biometrics

04/02/2014 - Received approval text for EAD/AP

04/10/2014 - Received EAD/AP card

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BekkyBoo   2

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Jamaica
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Right behind you Becky. Received my NOA2 last night. Now i have a partner in crime lolkicking.gif

YAY!!! I think someone leaked our complaints because I've seen a few approvals from JA the past couple of days! Now we gotta get our fiances prepped for the 2nd half then home-run to the states!!!

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Our Destiny   11

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YAY!!! I think someone leaked our complaints because I've seen a few approvals from JA the past couple of days! Now we gotta get our fiances prepped for the 2nd half then home-run to the states!!!

Yes i think they did. Consequently after speaking to ombudsman office and calling back my congressman earlier in the day. I received my approval in the night. I was shocked and caught off-guard when i saw it. My congressman told me, he will call me in the morning and was sure that he will get a response about my case from VSC. And the rep at the Ombudsman office told me i still have within 60 days (which would be Aug 20) before hearing a response. But I am happy and grateful that my persistance and efforts did not fall on deaf ears. Because I surely was becoming weary of this whole process. Seeing those approved around my NOA1 date and way after, made me have mixed emotions.

I agree.Moving on and forward to the next phase in this visa journey. Looking forward to having my honey home soon

01/05/2013 - Sent duplicate I-129F packet

07/10/2013 - Received NOA2 email

07/22/2013 - NVC assigned number

08/12/2013 - Received Interview Date

09/13/2013 - Inteview Date (APPROVED)

10/30/2013 - US Arrival

11/29/2013 - Married

01/25/2014 - Filed I-485, I-131 & I-765

02/25/2014 - Biometrics

04/02/2014 - Received approval text for EAD/AP

04/10/2014 - Received EAD/AP card

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Pitaya   2,577

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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Congrats !!! :dancing:

Completed: K1/K2 (271 days) - AOS/EAD/AP (134 days) - ROC (279 days)

"Si vis amari, ama" - Seneca

 

 

 

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