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Hi, I am planning on switching jobs in the coming months so just wanted to know whether that would effect the visa processing (cause delays or any other problems during the coming phases etc). I am the beneficiary and we are still waiting for the NOA-2. If anyone has any information on this, it would be of great help. Thanks!

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Hi, I am planning on switching jobs in the coming months so just wanted to know whether that would effect the visa processing (cause delays or any other problems during the coming phases etc). I am the beneficiary and we are still waiting for the NOA-2. If anyone has any information on this, it would be of great help. Thanks!

I remember seeing some responses to this same question before (as I am in a similar position) and as the beneficiary it doesn't make a huge difference if you change job. It's more of a problem if you're the petitioner as they are the ones who's finances are used at NVC.

USCIS (239 days):

04.18.2013 - NOA1

12.13.2013 - NOA2 via email; I-130 approved. Shipped to NVC

NVC (274 days):

12.30.2013 - Arrived at NVC

01.27.2014 - Received case no. & IIN

02.07.2014 - Completed & submitted DS-261 form online

02.13.2014 - Paid AOS bill

02.18.2014 - AOS showing as 'paid'

03.18.2014 - Invoiced for IV bill (finally!)

03.19.2014 - Made payment for IV bill

03.21.2014 - IV bill showing PAID

03.24.2014 - Completed DS-260 online

03.29.2014 - Mailed IV Packet

04.26.2014 - IV packet all approved, false checklist from NVC for AOS packet

05.07.2014 - AOS packet sent

06.12.2014 - AOS packet scanned in (took them THAT LONG to do it)

07.29.2014 - Received checklist via email

07.30.2014 - Sent re-filled AOS form, as per checklist instructions

09.24.2014 - Case Complete (FINALLY)

09.30.2014 - Case leaves NVC

Embassy:

10.29.2014 - Medical

11.04.2014 - Interview in London - APPROVED

11.05.2014 - CEAC - Issued

11.07.2014 - Courier email

11.10.2014 - Passport and visa received via DX courier

In the USA:

12.02.2014 - POE (Denver)

12.24.2014 - ELIS changed to "In Process"

01.05.2015 - Greencard received in mail

ROC:
10.05.2016 - NOA1

12.13.2016 - Biometrics

11.13.2017 - Infopass Appt.

03.30.2018 - Approval

04.05.2018 - Greencard Arrived

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Guys! Remember- TOMORROW is the day we try to GET THIS FIXED!!!

Check out this thread with a pre-written letter and emails/fax numbers to send to- http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/464330-letter-to-house-judiciary-committee-on-delays-of-i-130/page-6

Get everyone you know to send an email or fax TOMORROW! It might be too late for us, but we can at least bring attention to the matter and help a family down the road.

N-400 May 2017 Google Doc

Full timeline- 

 

Filed from abroad- Costa Rica

NOA1- NOA2: 316 days

Jan 12, 2013: Married!!
Mar 19, 2013: NOA1

Jan 28, 2014: I-130 approved

NVC- Green Card in Hand: 189 days

Feb 3, 2014: TSC sends case to NVC
April 14: Real checklist for AOS (saying tax number was incorrect when it wasn't)
April 30: Another AOS checklist, for proof of employment (which was already sent)
May 1: Checklist for IV- certified marriage certificate (even though I sent a certified one originally)
July 1: INTERVIEW!!! - APPROVED!
July 16: POE through Miami
July 22: SSN card in the mail
August 30, 2014: Green card arrives in the mail!!!
 
ROC: 366 days
April 27, 2016: Sent 300 page ROC packet to VSC via overnight mail
May 16: Check shown as charged online, received NOA 1 dated April 29
June 20, 2016- Biometrics
April 28, 2017: Approval
May 4, 2017: Approval letter arrived
May 15, 2017: GC arrives in mail
 
N-400: 190 days
May 8: Sent packet to Dallas Lockbox
May 12: NOA 1, Credit card charged
June 7: Biometrics
June 16: "In line"
Oct 2: Interview letter arrives (online status still says ''in line'')
Oct 31: Interview- Approved!
Nov 13: Oath ceremony!  Applied for passport & registered to vote on site.
Nov 22: Passport arrives (paid for expedited service and overnight delivery)
 
Journey complete! A total of 1701 days or 4 years, 7 months and 26 days.
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I remember seeing some responses to this same question before (as I am in a similar position) and as the beneficiary it doesn't make a huge difference if you change job. It's more of a problem if you're the petitioner as they are the ones who's finances are used at NVC.

Thanks katieflossom :)

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Today's a chance to shine a spotlight on USCIS' actions. Please visit this thread and consider speaking up on behalf of everyone suffering through this process. With a coordinated effort by many individuals on one day, we stand a chance at getting some attention.

ROC Timeline

04/06/2016 - Mailed I-751

04/07/2016 - NOA1

04/13/2016 - Check cashed

04/14/2016 - NOA1 hardcopy

05/04/2016 - Received biometric notice

05/16/2016 - Biometrics appointment

05/17/2017 - Approved

05/22/2017 - Card in Production

05/25/2017 - Card Mailed

05/30/2017 - Card Received

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Mr. Blueberry spoke on the phone with Frank Wolf's office today and asked them to track down our petition.

We shall see what they find out for us..

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Also- they got The Letter as well!

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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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Mr. Blueberry spoke on the phone with Frank Wolf's office today and asked them to track down our petition.

We shall see what they find out for us..

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Also- they got The Letter as well!

Good job, Mr. Blueberry! Seriously glad he did! I also contacted my Senator today to complain about NVC. Guess we're all on the same bandwagon. It's ridiculous, this whole process. You know...on the end of waiting for the NOA2 is bad enough...but here I am with an APPROVAL since 9/24 and NVC still hasn't even reviewed our documents. TWO months later!!! They are telling me 30 business days...which means as late as December 20th. In other words, 3 months from NOA2. RIDICULOUS! Unacceptable. AND...we're PAYING for this.

So, I've made my feelings known to one of our 2 senators. I think that I'll be contacting the other one tomorrow. I don't care if they all bombard NVC. Maybe it'll help shine a light on that part of the process too. Waiting 3 months from date of approval just for "CASE COMPLETE" and the paperwork to be SENT to the other country is ridiculous. It means that it will take 4 months (at least) for our interview. How is that acceptable in anyone's mind?

Just my vent. I know you're all still waiting on NOA2. But, I'm going to keep making noise about NVC. Hopefully when you all get there, it will help you move through this nonsense faster than we are. It's bloody ridiculous.

APPROVED 2/13/2014! dancin5hr.gif Day before heart.gif day. rose.gif

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Good job, Mr. Blueberry! Seriously glad he did! I also contacted my Senator today to complain about NVC. Guess we're all on the same bandwagon. It's ridiculous, this whole process. You know...on the end of waiting for the NOA2 is bad enough...but here I am with an APPROVAL since 9/24 and NVC still hasn't even reviewed our documents. TWO months later!!! They are telling me 30 business days...which means as late as December 20th. In other words, 3 months from NOA2. RIDICULOUS! Unacceptable. AND...we're PAYING for this.

So, I've made my feelings known to one of our 2 senators. I think that I'll be contacting the other one tomorrow. I don't care if they all bombard NVC. Maybe it'll help shine a light on that part of the process too. Waiting 3 months from date of approval just for "CASE COMPLETE" and the paperwork to be SENT to the other country is ridiculous. It means that it will take 4 months (at least) for our interview. How is that acceptable in anyone's mind?

Just my vent. I know you're all still waiting on NOA2. But, I'm going to keep making noise about NVC. Hopefully when you all get there, it will help you move through this nonsense faster than we are. It's bloody ridiculous.

I'm really not holding my breath about it... I am pretty sure they will come back with the standard "lack of resources, backlog, million more months" #######.. :(

Ughhh, sorry to hear that... :( But, yes- you should keep making noise and contact anyone you possibly can to bring attention to this.

I wonder if NVC slowed down because of DACA too? Hmn..

Gosh, it was yet another sleepless night for moi. I'm so exhausted.

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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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Yay, they updated the USCIS website again. Now it says 7 months as of Sept 30th.

USCIS:

09/06/13: Married

09/28/13: Filed I-130 and sent to Chicago Lockbox

09/30/13: Delivered

10/03/13: NOA 1 (I-130)

10/25/13: Filed I-129F

10/31/13: NOA 1 (I-129F)

03/21/14: I1-30 Approval

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According to vj reports, theyve started transferring May and June cases.. So after that is July..then August.. Then September! Yayyy!!! *positive thinking* :)

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08.24.2013 - got married in the Philippines!

09.25.2013 - NOA1 via email

11.18.2013 - requested expedite due to typhoon

12.02.2013 - CFO seminar

12.12.2013 - I-130 approved, NOA2 via email (never transferred); shipped to NVC

12.30.2013 - NVC received the case

01.06.2014 - requested expedite due to typhoon and PCS

01.08.2014 - Case # and IIN; submitted DS-261; NVC asked for 2 contact #s of beneficiary

01.09.2014 - AOS fee billed

01.14.2014 - AOS fee showed paid

01.15.2014 - IV fee billed; expedite approved

01.18.2014 - sent AOS package

01.22.2014 - IV fee showed paid; AOS arrived at NVC as per UPS (10:18am by FNU)

01.24.2014 - sent IV package

01.27.2014 - submitted DS-260; IV docs delivered to NVC as per DHL (10:52am by PETERS G)

01.29.2014 - CASE COMPLETE (via phonecall)

01.30.2014 - received checklist for Dutch Police Record (VOG) via email

01.31.2014 - left NVC, sent to embassy

02.04.2014 - received at embassy, READY as per CEAC

02.10-11.2014 - medical done, passed!

02.24.2014 - interview: APPROVED!!

02.27.2014 - Received SMS from 2Go, ready for pick up

02.28.2014 - visa on hand; CFO sticker

03.01.2014 - paid ELIS

03.06.2014 - POE Hawaii...Aloooohaaa! :)

04.10.2014 - 2yr green card received

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According to vj reports, theyve started transferring May and June cases.. So after that is August..then July.. Then September! Yayyy!!! *positive thinking* smile.png

Corrections: I think July comes before August, if I'm not mistaking....

11/17/2016: Got engaged
11/28/2016: I-130 sent to Chicago IL lock box
01/12/2016: NOA1

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Corrections: I think July comes before August, if I'm not mistaking....

LOLOLOL ooops sorry! Just got too excited ha! Yep JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER. geez where was i when my kindergarten teacher was discussing about the months in a year. -_-

08.24.2013 - got married in the Philippines!

09.25.2013 - NOA1 via email

11.18.2013 - requested expedite due to typhoon

12.02.2013 - CFO seminar

12.12.2013 - I-130 approved, NOA2 via email (never transferred); shipped to NVC

12.30.2013 - NVC received the case

01.06.2014 - requested expedite due to typhoon and PCS

01.08.2014 - Case # and IIN; submitted DS-261; NVC asked for 2 contact #s of beneficiary

01.09.2014 - AOS fee billed

01.14.2014 - AOS fee showed paid

01.15.2014 - IV fee billed; expedite approved

01.18.2014 - sent AOS package

01.22.2014 - IV fee showed paid; AOS arrived at NVC as per UPS (10:18am by FNU)

01.24.2014 - sent IV package

01.27.2014 - submitted DS-260; IV docs delivered to NVC as per DHL (10:52am by PETERS G)

01.29.2014 - CASE COMPLETE (via phonecall)

01.30.2014 - received checklist for Dutch Police Record (VOG) via email

01.31.2014 - left NVC, sent to embassy

02.04.2014 - received at embassy, READY as per CEAC

02.10-11.2014 - medical done, passed!

02.24.2014 - interview: APPROVED!!

02.27.2014 - Received SMS from 2Go, ready for pick up

02.28.2014 - visa on hand; CFO sticker

03.01.2014 - paid ELIS

03.06.2014 - POE Hawaii...Aloooohaaa! :)

04.10.2014 - 2yr green card received

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LOLOLOL ooops sorry! Just got too excited ha! Yep JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER. geez where was i when my kindergarten teacher was discussing about the months in a year. sleep.png

we are all getting excited! I don't blame you

11/17/2016: Got engaged
11/28/2016: I-130 sent to Chicago IL lock box
01/12/2016: NOA1

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Yay, they updated the USCIS website again. Now it says 7 months as of Sept 30th.

I'll believe it when I see it.

Married in Edinburgh, Scotland: 07-06-2013

I-130 Package Sent to Chicago Lockbox: 09-04-2013

NOA1 from the National Benefits Center: 09-05-2013

I-130 Package Transferred to California Service Center: 02-25-2014

NOA2: 03-05-2014

NVC Received: 03-17-2014

Case # and IIN Assigned: 04-18-2014

DS-261 Generated and Completed: 04-26-2014

AOS Fee Invoiced and Paid: 04-29-2014

IV Fee Invoiced and Paid: 05-01-2014

AOS Fee Shows as Paid: 05-01-2014

IV Fee Shows as Paid: 05-05-2014

AOS and IV Packages Sent via UPS: 05-08-2014

AOS and IV Packages Received: 05-12-2014

AOS and IV Packages Input Into System: 05-14-2014

DS-260 Completed: 05-16-2014

Case Complete: 06-11-2014

Medical Exam: 07-08-2014

Interview in Warsaw, Poland: 08-28-2014 @ 8:30AM - APPROVED!

Visa Package Received: 09-01-2014

POE at Chicago O'Hare International Airport: 09-23-2014

I-751 Package Received: 07-11-2016

NOA1: 07-16-2016

I-751 Biometrics Apointment: 08-01-2016

ROC Approval (during citizenship interview): 12-20-2017

10-Year Green Card Received: N/A due to approved N-400

N-400 Filed Online: 08-28-2017

N-400 NOA1 Date: 08-29-2017

N-400 Biometrics Appointment: 09-22-2017

Status Changed to Interview Scheduled: 09-22-2017

Status Change to Interview Scheduled, read the letter we mailed: 11-15-2017

N-400 Interview: 12-20-2017 - APPROVED!

Oath of Allegiance Scheduled: 12-29-2017

Oath of Allegiance: 01-18-2018 

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I'm really not holding my breath about it... I am pretty sure they will come back with the standard "lack of resources, backlog, million more months" #######.. sad.png

Ughhh, sorry to hear that... sad.png But, yes- you should keep making noise and contact anyone you possibly can to bring attention to this.

I wonder if NVC slowed down because of DACA too? Hmn..

Gosh, it was yet another sleepless night for moi. I'm so exhausted.

I had a bad night's sleep, too. It just sucks to wait another half a year when you have an approval. I will definitely keep making noise. This is ridiculous. My hubby thinks I'm being a bit over the top. He asked me if I've contacted the president yet. I guess he still has some stuff to learn about his wife. Because, he's on the "to write to" list....even if he won't read it. I'm contacting EVERYONE.

Remind me..what's DACA? I'm so tired. Think it's really bed time. I hope you got a good night's rest, Blueberry!

APPROVED 2/13/2014! dancin5hr.gif Day before heart.gif day. rose.gif

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