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BabyFaceWife   11

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Technology is a beautiful thing. :)

I emailed the consulate this morning at 11:30 to ask if they could email me our packet 4 so we could start making our arrangements instead of waiting for the snail mail in the DR. By 2:30 I had a response with our packet! Counting down the days now until December 5th!!

If you're waiting on your packet 4 email them! So much better than sorting through the appointment list and feeling anxious!

K1

3/13/13: Filed K1 Application

3/20/13: NOA1

7/12/13: RFE

8/5/13: RFE Reply

8/26/13: NVC Received

9/4/13: Packet 4 received via email

9/23/13: Fiancee received his hard Packet 4

12/5/13: Interview, Visa Aprobada!

12/12/13: Visa Received

12/13/13: Entry into US

AOS

1/15/14: Filed AOS

1/22/14: NOA

2/13/14: Biometrics Appointment

3/25/14: EAD and AP Approved

3/31/14: EAD/AP Combo Card Received

4/28/14: Received Interview Waiver Letter

10/8/14: Called USCIS and was allowed to file a Service Request since we're outside of normal processing times for our local office. Should have a response in 15-30 days.

10/29/14: Received letter (dated 10/27/14, exactly 1 day before the 6 month mark) stating that our case would be transferred to the Houston field office for processing.

11/28/14: Received letter (dated 11/20/14) stating that our case had been received at the Sacremento office and would be processed there and if we don't hear from them in 60 days to contact NVC.

12/9/14: Card is in production

12/16/14: 2 year card in hand!

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TBoneTX   45,309

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*** Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to the Embassy/Consulate forum -- topic involves that phase. ***

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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janet&adonis   57

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Good thing. What email did you send to?

 

8/22/15 Received notice of interview "call in letter" for September 1st 8am

9/01/15 AOS Interview Houston-APPROVED!

9/01/15 Card in production, Welcome notice has been mailed

9/05/15 Welcome Notice Received

9/08/15 Greencard was mailed

9/10/15 GREENCARD RECEIVED!!!!!!!!

 

ROC

6/2/17 mailed I-751 to csc priority mail

7/1/17 I-751 returned rejected (multiple items)

7/3/17 I-751 mailed again with signature confirmation

7/6/17 second I-751 delivered and signed for by Daniel Manchaca

7/10/17  Check Cashed

7/10/17  NOA

7/22/17  Biometrics letter for 8/2/17

8/02/17 Biometrics appointment DONE

3/05/18 case moved to local office

8/25/18 Extension letter (18 months)

9/29/18 service request submitted

10/06/18 response to service request

10/11/18  approved. No RFE, no interview

10/16/18  approval letter received in the mail

10/19/18 greencard received

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Lis&Adrian   1

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Technology is a beautiful thing. :)

I emailed the consulate this morning at 11:30 to ask if they could email me our packet 4 so we could start making our arrangements instead of waiting for the snail mail in the DR. By 2:30 I had a response with our packet! Counting down the days now until December 5th!!

If you're waiting on your packet 4 email them! So much better than sorting through the appointment list and feeling anxious!

When did the consulate receive your case?

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BabyFaceWife   11

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You guys are just a couple days ahead of me so email them! I called and got the case # on the 26th and got the hard copy in the mail on the 29th.

The email I sent it to was santodomingovisas@state.gov

K1

3/13/13: Filed K1 Application

3/20/13: NOA1

7/12/13: RFE

8/5/13: RFE Reply

8/26/13: NVC Received

9/4/13: Packet 4 received via email

9/23/13: Fiancee received his hard Packet 4

12/5/13: Interview, Visa Aprobada!

12/12/13: Visa Received

12/13/13: Entry into US

AOS

1/15/14: Filed AOS

1/22/14: NOA

2/13/14: Biometrics Appointment

3/25/14: EAD and AP Approved

3/31/14: EAD/AP Combo Card Received

4/28/14: Received Interview Waiver Letter

10/8/14: Called USCIS and was allowed to file a Service Request since we're outside of normal processing times for our local office. Should have a response in 15-30 days.

10/29/14: Received letter (dated 10/27/14, exactly 1 day before the 6 month mark) stating that our case would be transferred to the Houston field office for processing.

11/28/14: Received letter (dated 11/20/14) stating that our case had been received at the Sacremento office and would be processed there and if we don't hear from them in 60 days to contact NVC.

12/9/14: Card is in production

12/16/14: 2 year card in hand!

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MrTee12   64

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Technology is a beautiful thing. smile.png

I emailed the consulate this morning at 11:30 to ask if they could email me our packet 4 so we could start making our arrangements instead of waiting for the snail mail in the DR. By 2:30 I had a response with our packet! Counting down the days now until December 5th!!

If you're waiting on your packet 4 email them! So much better than sorting through the appointment list and feeling anxious!

Great! Thanks for the news. By any chance did the "Medical Appointment Letter" come in that email? You will need this in order to take your medical prior to the interview.

K1 Visa Process -> 12/09-06/10 Married -> 09/10/10 AOS Process -> 09/10-12/10 Removal of Conditions-> 09/12-07/13

U.S. Naturalization -> 7/8/20

***What To Do After NOA2 (The Dominican Way) Wiki Page:

https://www.visajourney.com/wiki/dominican_republic_after_receiving_the_noa2/***

 

 

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Technology is a beautiful thing. smile.png

I emailed the consulate this morning at 11:30 to ask if they could email me our packet 4 so we could start making our arrangements instead of waiting for the snail mail in the DR. By 2:30 I had a response with our packet! Counting down the days now until December 5th!!

If you're waiting on your packet 4 email them! So much better than sorting through the appointment list and feeling anxious!

I did the samething yesterday and was emailed our packet for the interview !!! Good luck on your interview..

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BabyFaceWife   11

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I did the samething yesterday and was emailed our packet for the interview !!! Good luck on your interview..

Thank you, you too!!

Great! Thanks for the news. By any chance did the "Medical Appointment Letter" come in that email? You will need this in order to take your medical prior to the interview.

I'm going to attach the letter, is this the Medical Appointment Letter? Or are we waiting on something else?

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K1

3/13/13: Filed K1 Application

3/20/13: NOA1

7/12/13: RFE

8/5/13: RFE Reply

8/26/13: NVC Received

9/4/13: Packet 4 received via email

9/23/13: Fiancee received his hard Packet 4

12/5/13: Interview, Visa Aprobada!

12/12/13: Visa Received

12/13/13: Entry into US

AOS

1/15/14: Filed AOS

1/22/14: NOA

2/13/14: Biometrics Appointment

3/25/14: EAD and AP Approved

3/31/14: EAD/AP Combo Card Received

4/28/14: Received Interview Waiver Letter

10/8/14: Called USCIS and was allowed to file a Service Request since we're outside of normal processing times for our local office. Should have a response in 15-30 days.

10/29/14: Received letter (dated 10/27/14, exactly 1 day before the 6 month mark) stating that our case would be transferred to the Houston field office for processing.

11/28/14: Received letter (dated 11/20/14) stating that our case had been received at the Sacremento office and would be processed there and if we don't hear from them in 60 days to contact NVC.

12/9/14: Card is in production

12/16/14: 2 year card in hand!

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Thank you, you too!!

I'm going to attach the letter, is this the Medical Appointment Letter? Or are we waiting on something else?

I have the same question regarding the medical appointment letter.. it's confusing

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MrTee12   64

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Thank you, you too!!

I'm going to attach the letter, is this the Medical Appointment Letter? Or are we waiting on something else?

Thanks for the letter. That's not the medical letter though. It's the cover page of Packet 4. The medical letter is usually blue. You still need it for the exam.

I have the same question regarding the medical appointment letter.. it's confusing

You will still need to have the blue Medical Appointment letter in hand to have your medical exam taken.

K1 Visa Process -> 12/09-06/10 Married -> 09/10/10 AOS Process -> 09/10-12/10 Removal of Conditions-> 09/12-07/13

U.S. Naturalization -> 7/8/20

***What To Do After NOA2 (The Dominican Way) Wiki Page:

https://www.visajourney.com/wiki/dominican_republic_after_receiving_the_noa2/***

 

 

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jalvarez320   8

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Thanks for the letter. That's not the medical letter though. It's the cover page of Packet 4. The medical letter is usually blue. You still need it for the exam.

You will still need to have the blue Medical Appointment letter in hand to have your medical exam taken.

ok so that is what is mailed to my fiance then. Question how long should he wait to see if he gets it before going to pick one up at the consulate? he lives in a campo in bani so who knows it if will even make it there.

Thanks

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BabyFaceWife   11

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Thanks MrTee12 for always being so helpful!! We will keep waiting for the packet! Since he's in Puerto Plata I'm hoping that it will actually come and won't get lost in never never land.

Can he go pay the Banco Popular fee with the letter that we currently have?

K1

3/13/13: Filed K1 Application

3/20/13: NOA1

7/12/13: RFE

8/5/13: RFE Reply

8/26/13: NVC Received

9/4/13: Packet 4 received via email

9/23/13: Fiancee received his hard Packet 4

12/5/13: Interview, Visa Aprobada!

12/12/13: Visa Received

12/13/13: Entry into US

AOS

1/15/14: Filed AOS

1/22/14: NOA

2/13/14: Biometrics Appointment

3/25/14: EAD and AP Approved

3/31/14: EAD/AP Combo Card Received

4/28/14: Received Interview Waiver Letter

10/8/14: Called USCIS and was allowed to file a Service Request since we're outside of normal processing times for our local office. Should have a response in 15-30 days.

10/29/14: Received letter (dated 10/27/14, exactly 1 day before the 6 month mark) stating that our case would be transferred to the Houston field office for processing.

11/28/14: Received letter (dated 11/20/14) stating that our case had been received at the Sacremento office and would be processed there and if we don't hear from them in 60 days to contact NVC.

12/9/14: Card is in production

12/16/14: 2 year card in hand!

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MrTee12   64

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ok so that is what is mailed to my fiance then. Question how long should he wait to see if he gets it before going to pick one up at the consulate? he lives in a campo in bani so who knows it if will even make it there.

Thanks

Yes. Unfortunately, the mail system is bad in Dom Rep so he may never get it. So he will need to be "proactive". Both of you really. You can keep calling the NVC number and checking the case status online. He can stop by the nearest post office to see if there is any packet sitting there undelivered. He can also call the the Embassy (within 2 wks of the interview, to pick up a duplicate packet with the medical letter inside.- that is of course the last option).

Thanks MrTee12 for always being so helpful!! We will keep waiting for the packet! Since he's in Puerto Plata I'm hoping that it will actually come and won't get lost in never never land.

Can he go pay the Banco Popular fee with the letter that we currently have?

No problem. You can pay it whenever, but I would pay Banco Popular fee within 30 days of the interview. You don't want to lose the 2 receipts. You need them for the interview.

K1 Visa Process -> 12/09-06/10 Married -> 09/10/10 AOS Process -> 09/10-12/10 Removal of Conditions-> 09/12-07/13

U.S. Naturalization -> 7/8/20

***What To Do After NOA2 (The Dominican Way) Wiki Page:

https://www.visajourney.com/wiki/dominican_republic_after_receiving_the_noa2/***

 

 

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Ilovemyman   147

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Technology is a beautiful thing. :)

I emailed the consulate this morning at 11:30 to ask if they could email me our packet 4 so we could start making our arrangements instead of waiting for the snail mail in the DR. By 2:30 I had a response with our packet! Counting down the days now until December 5th!!

If you're waiting on your packet 4 email them! So much better than sorting through the appointment list and feeling anxious!

Hello I want to know if you realky got your packet 4 by e-mail or did you have to wait that the packet arrive bi mail?

Technology is a beautiful thing. :)

I emailed the consulate this morning at 11:30 to ask if they could email me our packet 4 so we could start making our arrangements instead of waiting for the snail mail in the DR. By 2:30 I had a response with our packet! Counting down the days now until December 5th!!

If you're waiting on your packet 4 email them! So much better than sorting through the appointment list and feeling anxious!

Hello I want to know if you realky got your packet 4 by e-mail or did you have to wait that the packet arrive bi mail?

I am waiting my packet and I want to know what is going to happen just in case that never arrive

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