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r060106   109

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r060...it's not a great timeframe. Here's what it looks like. They take about 3 weeks from NOA2 to giving you a case #. Things then speed up a bit. About one week or sometimes two weeks later, you can log in and access your AOS and IV bills. Call that a month. It takes about a week between submitting your DS-261. 5 weeks. Then, it takes them about 1-2 weeks to accept all of that. Now you're at 7 weeks. Then, you can submit all of your paperwork (you just have to wait for them to release the DS-260 to do the IV, but you can do the AOS pretty quickly.) They are currently taking 6 weeks to review that. Now you have 13 weeks. (Over 3 months.) Then, you hope not to get a checklist. Most people have gotten one, but, you could be lucky and not get one. We got one. Add 6 more weeks if you do. 4.5 months. Takes between 1-2 months for the interview. Add 4 weeks. 5-months or more. We're right now at 3 months since NOA2. Looks like we're hoping for a case complete end of Dec/early January (hopefully no more problems/checklist.) I doubt we'll be faster than 5 months. It sucks. I can't lie to you.

I debated whether or not to answer it so honestly...I don't want to depress you guys waiting for NOA2's. But, I guess it's better to know. Sorry. It sucks. It really sucks.

Wow, just wow...I've lost all faith in this process. I might miss out on my child's first steps at the rate this is all going. And they haven't even been born yet....:(

So in total: 9 months for NOA2 and 5-6 months to the interview. January 2015 it is. :(

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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Wow, just wow...I've lost all faith in this process. I might miss out on my child's first steps at the rate this is all going. And they haven't even been born yet....sad.png

So in total: 9 months for NOA2 and 5-6 months to the interview. January 2015 it is. sad.png

*hugs* I'm sorry.

3/25/2006 - Got Married

3/20/2013 - I130 Priority Date
11/6/2013 - Transferred to Nebraska
1/3/2014 - NOA2
1/6/2014 - Petition shipped to NVC
1/21/2014 - NVC Received
2/24/2014 - Case # & IIN
3/3/2014 - DS-261 Available and Submitted
3/4/2014 - AOS Fee Available and Submitted
3/5/2014 - AOS Fee Paid
3/6/2014 - Received AOS Coversheet and Payment Receipt
3/7/2014 - AOS Package Sent
3/10/2014 - NVC Receives AOS package
3/12/2014 - NVC Acknowledges receipt of AOS package
3/21/2014 - Triangle of Doom appears for IV package
3/24/2014 - IV Fee Available and Submitted
3/25/2014 - IV package overnighted to the NVC
3/26/2014 - IV Fee shows PAID
3/26/2014 - DS260 available & submitted
3/26/2014 - IV package delivered to NVC
3/26/2014 - False checklist for IV fee.
3/26/2014 - AOS documents accepted w/no checklists!
3/28/2014 - IV & DS260 logged into NVC System
4/10/2014 - Case Complete!

Interview Date: June 17, 2014

Approved at Interview!

POE Newark on 6/28/2014! He's finally home!

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r060106   109

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*hugs* I'm sorry.

Thanks. But I feel your situation is much more dire and hope you'll get a resolution soon. :/

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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Wow, just wow...I've lost all faith in this process. I might miss out on my child's first steps at the rate this is all going. And they haven't even been born yet....sad.png

So in total: 9 months for NOA2 and 5-6 months to the interview. January 2015 it is. sad.png

Sorry to be the bearer of that bad news....I really didn't want to tell you, but, maybe you can get through faster. I really hope so. This "space" is awful. Anyway, Merry Christmas! Are you at least going to see your wife for Christmas?

Blueberry, you asked me about POE - just to let you know - it was really really nice!!!! They were actually friendly and only asked him the usual, basic POE questions. They were more concerned at customs, about how much stuff he brought and what it was worth. LOL! Go figure...after our worrying. Merry Christmas!!!

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

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Blueberry Pancake   311

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Sorry to be the bearer of that bad news....I really didn't want to tell you, but, maybe you can get through faster. I really hope so. This "space" is awful. Anyway, Merry Christmas! Are you at least going to see your wife for Christmas?

Blueberry, you asked me about POE - just to let you know - it was really really nice!!!! They were actually friendly and only asked him the usual, basic POE questions. They were more concerned at customs, about how much stuff he brought and what it was worth. LOL! Go figure...after our worrying. Merry Christmas!!!

Yay! Merry Christmas to you too! :)

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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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Blueberry Pancake   311

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I'm gonna see my husband in exactly 24 hours!!! WOOHOO!!!!! :)heart.gif:)

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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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Blueberry Pancake   311

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Wooohooooo!! I'm going to see my hubby in exactly 48 hrs sooo I'm excited as you are.. and nervous biggrin.png

I am so nervous too! Having some brandy now to calm down a bit :D

Have a great time with your hubby, Yulieth! :)

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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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kn8807a   1

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Wow, just wow...I've lost all faith in this process. I might miss out on my child's first steps at the rate this is all going. And they haven't even been born yet....sad.png

So in total: 9 months for NOA2 and 5-6 months to the interview. January 2015 it is. sad.png

I totally know your pain. My husband missed the birth of our first child and soon her 1 st birthday. I am just thankful that technology have increased A LOT, so I try to have my husband and daughter interact as much as possible. Just stay possible, sometimes, the unexpected things might happen and it will come sooner

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thedude6752000   360

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Wow, just wow...I've lost all faith in this process. I might miss out on my child's first steps at the rate this is all going. And they haven't even been born yet....sad.png

So in total: 9 months for NOA2 and 5-6 months to the interview. January 2015 it is. sad.png

It's probably not going to be 9 months for you , some people in July are getting NOA2's. Also just be think of yourself as lucky that you're not staring down the gun barrel of unlimited AP after the interview is done like I am because my wife is a Muslim with a common Muslim name (and I am not).

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I-130 Sent: 11 November 2013

I-130 1st i-797(NOA-1): 12 November 2013, Vermont (Dis-)Service Center (1 day in transit)

I-130 2nd i-797(NOA-2): 30 May 2014, Vermont (Total Dis-)Service Center (199 days in USCIS hell)

I-30 Received at NVC: 11 June 2014 (11 days in transit)

NVC Case # Assigned: 27 June 2014 (15 days to case number assigned)

DS-261 Completed: 15 July 2014 (18 days to DS-261 available)

AOS Fee Bill Paid: 17 July 2014

AOS Fee Bill Shows "Paid": 22 July 2014

AOS Package Sent Out:23 July 2014

AOS Package Recieved: 28 July 2014

DS-260 Completed: ?

IV Fee Bill Paid: ?

November 2014 USCIS Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aqgp_fafY_R6dFI3cDREc2tNWV9qV09mMzN3WXR2dEE&usp=sharing#gid=3

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Blueberry Pancake   311

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You too enjoy your visit Mrs. Blueberry. So jealous!

Thank you, O'Lisa! Haven't seen him since our wedding in JUNE! Hope you get to see your hubby soon as well....

It's probably not going to be 9 months for you , some people in July are getting NOA2's. Also just be think of yourself as lucky that you're not staring down the gun barrel of unlimited AP after the interview is done like I am because my wife is a Muslim with a common Muslim name (and I am not).

Ah, I don't want to get my hopes up... The July approvals don't seem like a trend just yet, so ... Sigh.

So sorry, thedude... I really hope you won't end up in AP. ***in my prayers***

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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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Petar&Wendy   30

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Does anyone know how many of us September filers have been transferred? It seems like a lot of cases are getting transferred in general, so I'm wondering if I need to call. Our case hasn't been touched. I keep having this terrible day dream that our folder is sitting completely lost and collecting dust. It's an awful feeling.

USCIS
09/03/2013 - Sent I-130
09/13/2013 - NOA1

04/23/2014 - I-130 Approval/NOA2

NVC

06/02/2014 - DS -261 & AOS invoice Available

06/03/2014 - AOS invoice paid & DS-261 completed
06/04/2014 - DS-261 received by NVC

06/10/2014 - AOS Package sent
​06/16/2014 - AOS received/scanned by NVC
08/01/2014 - AOS checklist via email*
08/04/2014 - AOS checklist packet sent
08/06/2014 - IV Package sent with AOS barcode coversheet
08/07/2014 - DS-261 reviewed by NVC

08/09/2014 - IV Bill invoiced

08/11/2014 - IV Bill paid
08/12/2014 - AOS checklist scanned at NVC

08/13/2014 - DS-260 Completed online

08/13/2014 - IV Package scanned at NVC

09/09/2014 - AOS checklist hard-copy*

09/11/2014 - "Real" AOS checklist packet sent*

09/15/2014 - "Real" AOS checklist scanned at NVC

10/03/2014 - NVC received emailed expedite request, forwarded to Belgrade Embassy (financial)

10/09/2014 - Belgrade Embassy denied expedite (financial)

10/16/2014 - Emailed expedite request to NVC, forwarded to Belgrade Embassy (NVC error)

10/17/2014 - Expedite ACCEPTED!!! (NVC error)

10/23/2014 - NVC shipped case to BLG

11/07/2014 - Called BLG, inquired about case and received interview date, interview packet was mailed 11/6/14, never received any email
11/13/2014 - Received interview packet, postmarked 11/10/14 even though BLG said sent on 11/6/14

Embassy
11/13/2014 - Medical
11/19/2014 - Interview- APPROVED!!

11/21/2014 - BLG posted visa packet through DHL to Čačak (has tracking number)
11/24/2014 - Visa in hand (picked up in Čačak at DHL)
11/28/2014 - Goodbye Serbia!
11/29/2014 - POE in Seattle

*On 08/01/14 I received a checklist via email and responded right away. Over a month later, on 09/09/14, I received the hard-copy in the mail. Upon reading the hard-copy, I found that NVC made a mistake and emailed me the wrong checklist. I contacted a supervisor at NVC and she instructed me to write a letter of explanation to accompany my "real" checklist response. She also told me this may not help me and that we may be back in line. Lord help us!

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It's probably not going to be 9 months for you , some people in July are getting NOA2's. Also just be think of yourself as lucky that you're not staring down the gun barrel of unlimited AP after the interview is done like I am because my wife is a Muslim with a common Muslim name (and I am not).

So sorry, the dude. That sucks. I hope and pray that they approve her quickly and can work past this. I hope you're contacting your congressman/woman, senators etc. If you haven't, please, please do. I entirely believe they help. Just my 2 cents and hope it can help you along your journey. I have Muslim extended family members and understand the troubles they get put through sometimes. Good luck to you both!

Thank you, O'Lisa! Haven't seen him since our wedding in JUNE! Hope you get to see your hubby soon as well....

Ah, I don't want to get my hopes up... The July approvals don't seem like a trend just yet, so ... Sigh.

So sorry, thedude... I really hope you won't end up in AP. ***in my prayers***

Blueberry, I hope you are having a WONDERFUL time with your hubby!!!! My poor hubby caught the flu for NYE and he's really really sick. But....guess what we got TONIGHT? We got....

CASE COMPLETE!!!! That's right. C A S E C O M P L E T E!!!! AMEN!!!!!!!!

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

 
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