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Yep, that is an approvaldancin5hr.gif Congratts!!

NOA1 - Sep 26,2013

NOA2 - March 27,2014

Case not reached NVC.Runaround between USCIS and NVC :ranting: .

Case finally located at USCIS with help from NY senator's office, SCOPSSCATA at USCIS.DHS.GOV,NVCRESEARCH and one very helpful tier 2 uscis rep.

NVC received - 5/20/2014

NVC case # assigned - June 11

AOS paid - June 26

AOS sent - June 28

AOS scanned in - July 7

IV fee paid - July 15

IV scan date - July 21

Unknown package scanned in - August 13!

AOS Reviewed - August 18

Case Completed!! - September 10

Interview Date : November 26th -Approved!! :dancing::dancing:

Visa Received : December 1st

POE : December 14th @ JFK

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Hi everyone, A few weeks back I told you all about how my husband had written to his Senator's, copying the New York Times. Well, after both of us being interviewed Julia Preston, the NYT Immigratio

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APPROVED POST DECISION ACTIVITY MARCH 3!!!!!!!! I can't even believe this is happening -- freaking out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AJMUK
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Well its just a crazy process, in my humble opinion. Way too much red tape, way too much nonsense, and its because of all that red tape and nonsense that we all have to wait 704 years just to get some

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Blueberry Pancake invited me to the party....our I-130 was received 9/9/2013, and our NOA was 9/25/2013. About 2 weeks ago, we got a notice that we were transferred to the Nebraska Service Center.

Just checked our case and we have this message:

Post Decision Activity

On March 17, 2014, we shipped this approved or re-affirmed case to the Department of State for visa processing. For more information, please contact them directly.

Does this mean we're approved? What the heck? I thought it was going to take eons.

((I'll go back and check up on the last 50+ pages of this thread that I haven't read....I just thought I'd post our news in case that helps anyone))

Edited to add that my husband is Mexican, I'm a US CItizen, and we live in a third country. I was under the impression that our overseas residency would give us priority in the process, but I recently heard that it only helps if you work for the government (i.e. military, consulate). I don't.

Yay, congrats :)

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When two people are meant for each other, no time is too long, no distance is too far, no one can ever tear them apart.

USCIS: NVC:

6/21/2013 -Married in Stockholm, Sweden 4/16/2014- Case received at NVC

9/6/2013 -Priority Date 5/13 /2014- Case number and IIN assigned

2/25/2014 -Transferred to NSC 5/20/2014- DS-261 completed

3/31/2014 -Approved 5/21/2014- AOS fee invoiced and paid

5/22/2014- AOS package overnighted to NVC

5/28/2014- AOS scanned into the system

6/20/2014- IV invoice email (but fee still locked on CEAC )

6/23/2014- IV fee finally unlocked and paid.

IV package overnighted to NVC

6/30/2014- IV scanned in. DS260 completed.

7/1/2014- AOS accepted

7/2/2014- False checklist (AOS reviewed)

8/1/2014 False checklist (attorney's G28 reviewed)

8/2/2014 False checklist (NVC not sure why it was generated)

I am the beneficiary. 8/12/2014 CASE COMPLETE!

8/26/2014 Medical

9/2/2014 Interview... APPROVED!!!

9/5/2014 Visa in hand

Removal Of Conditions:

10/29- Package sent to VSC

11/1 - NOA1

11/17- Received biometrics appointment letter

11/30- Biometrics appointment

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Couple things here. #1 Never ever ever ever ever trust the processing times USCIS gives as they're way off. #2 When a permanent resident applies to bring an immediate family member to the US, there are only a limited number of visas available (whereas immediate relatives of USCs don't have a cap). The F2A priority date became current around Sept 2013, if I'm not mistaken.

That is so true, you can NEVER trust what USCIS says regarding the processing times. I think we all learned that the hard way. Also, the limited number of visas available to residents sucks for them, I know that. It is still ridiculous that we(citizens) have to wait for such a long time in order to get approved by USCIS. Not to mention the other waiting period we have to go through when we get sent to the NVC protest6wz.gifranting33va.gif

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That is so true, you can NEVER trust what USCIS says regarding the processing times. I think we all learned that the hard way. Also, the limited number of visas available to residents sucks for them, I know that. It is still ridiculous that we(citizens) have to wait for such a long time in order to get approved by USCIS. Not to mention the other waiting period we have to go through when we get sent to the NVC protest6wz.gifranting33va.gif

The NVC waiting period is nothing like the USCIS waiting period (which can feel like a black hole). NVC could have prepared for this sudden surge of approved petitions being sent to their office, but that's the US government for you. Once the case # is issued, the rest of this process moves rather quickly. Any delays are either on the applicants or depending on the beneficiary's country, the interview time could take a while.

Once you get the USCIS approval, the rest will feel like smooth sailing!

The process has taught me more than I've ever wanted to know about immigration. I can't wait for this nightmare to end so we can all move on with our lives. Hang in there, everyone. There IS a light at the end of the tunnel!

5/21/2016: Mailed I-751 packet to CSC

5/23/2016: NOA1

7/29/2016: Biometrics Appointment

11/22/2016: I-751 Approved!

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Umm.. I just received a message.. I'm scared to open it ..... going to the website.. OMG ..


I"M APPPPPRRRRROOOOOOVVVVVEEEEEEDDDDDDDD... I'm telling you guys before I tell my hubby... Yeiiiiiiiiii

(ok going to call him now!!) wohoooooo!!!

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Umm.. I just received a message.. I'm scared to open it ..... going to the website.. OMG ..

I"M APPPPPRRRRROOOOOOVVVVVEEEEEEDDDDDDDD... I'm telling you guys before I tell my hubby... Yeiiiiiiiiii

(ok going to call him now!!) wohoooooo!!!

OMG! Congrats!!!

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When two people are meant for each other, no time is too long, no distance is too far, no one can ever tear them apart.

USCIS: NVC:

6/21/2013 -Married in Stockholm, Sweden 4/16/2014- Case received at NVC

9/6/2013 -Priority Date 5/13 /2014- Case number and IIN assigned

2/25/2014 -Transferred to NSC 5/20/2014- DS-261 completed

3/31/2014 -Approved 5/21/2014- AOS fee invoiced and paid

5/22/2014- AOS package overnighted to NVC

5/28/2014- AOS scanned into the system

6/20/2014- IV invoice email (but fee still locked on CEAC )

6/23/2014- IV fee finally unlocked and paid.

IV package overnighted to NVC

6/30/2014- IV scanned in. DS260 completed.

7/1/2014- AOS accepted

7/2/2014- False checklist (AOS reviewed)

8/1/2014 False checklist (attorney's G28 reviewed)

8/2/2014 False checklist (NVC not sure why it was generated)

I am the beneficiary. 8/12/2014 CASE COMPLETE!

8/26/2014 Medical

9/2/2014 Interview... APPROVED!!!

9/5/2014 Visa in hand

Removal Of Conditions:

10/29- Package sent to VSC

11/1 - NOA1

11/17- Received biometrics appointment letter

11/30- Biometrics appointment

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Umm.. I just received a message.. I'm scared to open it ..... going to the website.. OMG ..

I"M APPPPPRRRRROOOOOOVVVVVEEEEEEDDDDDDDD... I'm telling you guys before I tell my hubby... Yeiiiiiiiiii

(ok going to call him now!!) wohoooooo!!!

Blueberry Pancake invited me to the party....our I-130 was received 9/9/2013, and our NOA was 9/25/2013. About 2 weeks ago, we got a notice that we were transferred to the Nebraska Service Center.

Just checked our case and we have this message:

Post Decision Activity

On March 17, 2014, we shipped this approved or re-affirmed case to the Department of State for visa processing. For more information, please contact them directly.

Does this mean we're approved? What the heck? I thought it was going to take eons.

((I'll go back and check up on the last 50+ pages of this thread that I haven't read....I just thought I'd post our news in case that helps anyone))

Edited to add that my husband is Mexican, I'm a US CItizen, and we live in a third country. I was under the impression that our overseas residency would give us priority in the process, but I recently heard that it only helps if you work for the government (i.e. military, consulate). I don't.

I got approved today ..... Im so happy!!!

I got approved today ..... Im so happy!!!. Praise the Lord !!!

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! dancin5hr.gifdancin5hr.gifdancin5hr.gifdancin5hr.gif

5/21/2016: Mailed I-751 packet to CSC

5/23/2016: NOA1

7/29/2016: Biometrics Appointment

11/22/2016: I-751 Approved!

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Blueberry get ready.. you're next!!!

Oh I am sooo ready! :D

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When two people are meant for each other, no time is too long, no distance is too far, no one can ever tear them apart.

USCIS: NVC:

6/21/2013 -Married in Stockholm, Sweden 4/16/2014- Case received at NVC

9/6/2013 -Priority Date 5/13 /2014- Case number and IIN assigned

2/25/2014 -Transferred to NSC 5/20/2014- DS-261 completed

3/31/2014 -Approved 5/21/2014- AOS fee invoiced and paid

5/22/2014- AOS package overnighted to NVC

5/28/2014- AOS scanned into the system

6/20/2014- IV invoice email (but fee still locked on CEAC )

6/23/2014- IV fee finally unlocked and paid.

IV package overnighted to NVC

6/30/2014- IV scanned in. DS260 completed.

7/1/2014- AOS accepted

7/2/2014- False checklist (AOS reviewed)

8/1/2014 False checklist (attorney's G28 reviewed)

8/2/2014 False checklist (NVC not sure why it was generated)

I am the beneficiary. 8/12/2014 CASE COMPLETE!

8/26/2014 Medical

9/2/2014 Interview... APPROVED!!!

9/5/2014 Visa in hand

Removal Of Conditions:

10/29- Package sent to VSC

11/1 - NOA1

11/17- Received biometrics appointment letter

11/30- Biometrics appointment

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Umm.. I just received a message.. I'm scared to open it ..... going to the website.. OMG ..

I"M APPPPPRRRRROOOOOOVVVVVEEEEEEDDDDDDDD... I'm telling you guys before I tell my hubby... Yeiiiiiiiiii

(ok going to call him now!!) wohoooooo!!!

Many congrats!!!!!!!! dancin5hr.gifdancin5hr.gifdancin5hr.gif

Filed : 09/04/2013

NOA1:09/09/2013

Service Center : NBC Overland Park KS

Transferred to NSC on Feb 25

NOA2: 03/28/2014

NVC Received: 04/21/2014

Case Assigned: 05/15/2014

DS261 Completed: 05/24/2014

AOS Paid: 05/23/2014

AOS Sent: 05/27/2014

AOS Scanned: 06/02/2014

IV Invoiced: 06/25/2014

IV Paid:06/25/2014

IV Documents Sent to NVC: 06/26/2014

IV Documents delivered at NVC: 06/27/2014

IV Documents scanned:07/03/2014

DS260 Completed: 06/29/2014

AOS Accepted: 07/10/2014

IV Accepted: 08/14/2014

Case Complete: 08/14/2014

Interview: 10/01/2014 :dancing::dance:

Interview Result: Approved! :) :) :)

Online Status changed to Issued: 10/08/2014

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Blueberry Pancake invited me to the party....our I-130 was received 9/9/2013, and our NOA was 9/25/2013. About 2 weeks ago, we got a notice that we were transferred to the Nebraska Service Center.

Just checked our case and we have this message:

Post Decision Activity

On March 17, 2014, we shipped this approved or re-affirmed case to the Department of State for visa processing. For more information, please contact them directly.

Does this mean we're approved? What the heck? I thought it was going to take eons.

((I'll go back and check up on the last 50+ pages of this thread that I haven't read....I just thought I'd post our news in case that helps anyone))

Edited to add that my husband is Mexican, I'm a US CItizen, and we live in a third country. I was under the impression that our overseas residency would give us priority in the process, but I recently heard that it only helps if you work for the government (i.e. military, consulate). I don't.

Umm.. I just received a message.. I'm scared to open it ..... going to the website.. OMG ..

I"M APPPPPRRRRROOOOOOVVVVVEEEEEEDDDDDDDD... I'm telling you guys before I tell my hubby... Yeiiiiiiiiii

(ok going to call him now!!) wohoooooo!!!

OMG 2 approvals yay! Congrats guys :D Fingers crossed for everyone else, it's about time now!!!

Click below to see our Timeline

2013-09-07 Married!

USCIS

2013-09-16 - Sent i-130

2013-09-18 - Priority date

2013-09-20 - NOA1

2014-03-03 - Transferred to CSC

2014-03-07 - NOA2 - APPROVED

NVC

2014-03-18 - NVC received

2014-04-17 - NVC case number/IIN assigned

2014-04-25 - Completed DS-261 online

2014-04-25- DS-261 accepted

2014-04-28 - I-864(AOS) Bill Generated and paid

2014-04-29 - Sent I-864(AOS) Package

2014-04-30- IV bill invoiced and paid

2014-04-30 - IV packets sent

2014-05-06 - DS-260 completed online

2014-05-23 - Checklist for AOS

2014-05-24 - AOS Checklist response submitted

2014-05-28 - IV and DS-260 approved!

2014-06-02 - AOS Checklist scanned

2014-07-08 - CASE COMPLETE!!

2014-07-10 - Interview scheduled (letter arrived 2014-07-11)

CONSULATE

2014-08-18 - Medical (completed)

2014-09-02 - Interview (APPROVED!!)

2014-09-08 - Visa in hand

2014-09-25 - POE

REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS - I751

2016-07-28 - I751 Mailed

2016-07-29 - Package Received

2016-08-02 - Check Cashed

STILL NO NOA1 !!!!

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USCIS is gonna give me gray hair before I turn 25 ranting33va.gif

05/18/2013 - Married in Tallinn, Estonia
09/04/2013 - I-130 Sent
09/16/2013 - NOA1
03/04/2014 - Transfer to CSC
03/13/2014 - RFE
04/02/2014 - RFE Reply
04/10/2014 - NOA2

04/21/2014 - Case Received at NVC
05/16/2014 - Case Number Assigned
05/22/2014 - Received & Submitted DS-261
05/22/2014 - Received AOS Bill
05/22/2014 - Expedite Request Sent
05/24/2014 - AOS Bill Paid
05/27/2014 - AOS Package Sent
06/11/2014 - Expedite Request Approved
06/13/2014 - Visa Packet Sent to Embassy
06/13/2014 - DS-260 Available to Fill Out
06/14/2014 - DS-260 Completed
06/26/2014 - Medical
07/10/2014 - Interview !!APPROVED!!
07/14/2014 - CR1 Visa Received
XX/XX/2014 - POE

I am the beneficiary.
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USCIS is gonna give me gray hair before I turn 25 ranting33va.gif

haha I'm 28 and already have a good amount. :/ Everyone tells me that it looks good but I disagree.

USCIS

9/23/2013: Sent I-130 petition to Chicago Lockbox through UPS
9/25/2013: I-130 delivered by UPS (Priority Date)

9/26/2013: NOA1

3/04/2014: Transferred to NSC

4/17/2014: NOA2

4/23/2014: Case shipped to NVC

NVC

5/05/2014: Case arrived at NVC

5/29/2014: Case number and IIN received

6/06/2014: DS-261 available and completed

6/09/2014: AOS fee invoiced and paid

6/10/2014: AOS fee shows as "paid"

6/16/2014: Date NVC is going by for DS-261 because I "re-opened" it

6/24/2014: AOS package sent

7/02/2014: AOS package scanned in

8/14/2014: AOS package approved (false checklist email for DS-261)
8/19/2014: DS-261 accepted

8/21/2014: IV fee invoiced and paid

8/22/2014: DS-260 available

8/25/2014: DS-260 submitted

8/25/2014: IV package sent

8/28/2014: IV package scanned

10/23/2014: CASE COMPLETE

CONSULATE
11/03/2014: Interview scheduled

12/01/2014: Medical and biometrics appointments

12/02/2014: Interview
12/02/2014: APPROVED!!!

I-751

11/21/2016: I-751 package sent to CSC

11/28/2016: NOA I-797

12/02/2016: Biometrics appointment issued

12/22/2016: Biometrics appointment

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