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TOTOEMY   2

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Morocco
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Hello all VJ..I just wanted to give insight on my husband and myself experience thru the visa process...We met online thru Facebook July 2011..eyes met..hearts beating fast for each other..and just fell in love..After many months online and countless hours on skype and facebook..flew to Morocco to meet face to face..we got married April 2012..stayed three months and were blessed to be pregnant..sadly I had to return back alone June 2012..Oct 2012 started the Visa process..I130 sent Oct..waiting..waiting..submited a expeditie request due to pregnancy..per USCIS was lost and then they admited was never submitted..contacted local congressman..to no avail..still waited..Nov 2012 our daughter was born early but healthy hamdolilah..still no expeditie granted...Feb 2013 flew back to Morocco to see my hubby and have him meet our daughter for the first time...waiting for NOA2..waiting...April 10th 2013 NOA2..happy day..Flew back to Texas May 2013..then more stress.. after Tier 2 at USCIS..contacting senators and congressmen..took us 2 months to have our case sent to NVC..was June 20th 2013 recieved case number..then the NVC process..send and wait..send and wait..knocked back with three checklist for careless mistakes from the NVC...finally case complete Oct 2nd 2013..another surprise recieved interview letter Oct 3rd for date of Nov 13 2013..hamdolilah..Interview went well but got AP..waiting again to have documets arrive and then finally Visa Issued Dec 3rd 2013...Hubby is flying tomorrow Dec 7th 2013..My daughter and I have not seen him since May 2013..All in all I just want to say to those going thru this to keep strong..it will test you..you will get mad..and stressed and go thru all..but in the end it is all worth it..and those of you that are with your loved ones hold them tight and thank God that you are finally together..Best of luck to everyone.. :)

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TBoneTX   46,010

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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*** Thread moved from Off Topic forum to the CR-1 Case Progress subforum -- message is not off-topic. ***

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(!).

Tayri n Tudert Collaborator

Tayri n Tudert   11

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Congratulations and alhamdulillah!!! I'm so happy that you guys will finally be reunited :) definitely keep us all updated




{OUR PROCESS}

*SENT PACKAGE DECEMBER 5TH 2012*

- Dec 9, 2012: Petition received by USCIS via USPS signature confirmation delivery

- Dec 13, 2012: Cleared check & NOA1 later in day

- Dec 18, 2012: NOA1 (hard copy) received in the mail dated the 12th Dec

- February 26, 2013: Petition is being transferred to another office

-February 28, 2013: Petition was received by unspecified office and alien registration number was changed.

-March 04, 2013: Called USCIS & found out our file was transferred to California Service Center.

-June 4, 2013 NOA2

-June 6, 2013: NVC Received petition

-June 19, 2013 : Petition left NVC

-July 3, 2013: Packet 3 Received (via email)

- Aug 13 2013: Interview Date : (Rescheduled for a later date)

- September 25, 2013: New interview date, initially approved but put into AP for insufficient co-sponsor.

- Sept. 25- Nov. 20th 2013: In AP due to insufficient co-sponsor

- Nov 21, 2013: CEAC website says visa is Issued :) YAY!

- Nov 26, 2013: Visa in hand dancin5hr.gif

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MIBEN   83

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Morocco
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Congrats to your family, make sure you bring him a jacket, Texas weather is not very inviting today....Happy for you feel free to PM if you have any questions during his transition Tarik and I live in New Braunfels...

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Boy&Bell   1

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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Hello all VJ..I just wanted to give insight on my husband and myself experience thru the visa process...We met online thru Facebook July 2011..eyes met..hearts beating fast for each other..and just fell in love..After many months online and countless hours on skype and facebook..flew to Morocco to meet face to face..we got married April 2012..stayed three months and were blessed to be pregnant..sadly I had to return back alone June 2012..Oct 2012 started the Visa process..I130 sent Oct..waiting..waiting..submited a expeditie request due to pregnancy..per USCIS was lost and then they admited was never submitted..contacted local congressman..to no avail..still waited..Nov 2012 our daughter was born early but healthy hamdolilah..still no expeditie granted...Feb 2013 flew back to Morocco to see my hubby and have him meet our daughter for the first time...waiting for NOA2..waiting...April 10th 2013 NOA2..happy day..Flew back to Texas May 2013..then more stress.. after Tier 2 at USCIS..contacting senators and congressmen..took us 2 months to have our case sent to NVC..was June 20th 2013 recieved case number..then the NVC process..send and wait..send and wait..knocked back with three checklist for careless mistakes from the NVC...finally case complete Oct 2nd 2013..another surprise recieved interview letter Oct 3rd for date of Nov 13 2013..hamdolilah..Interview went well but got AP..waiting again to have documets arrive and then finally Visa Issued Dec 3rd 2013...Hubby is flying tomorrow Dec 7th 2013..My daughter and I have not seen him since May 2013..All in all I just want to say to those going thru this to keep strong..it will test you..you will get mad..and stressed and go thru all..but in the end it is all worth it..and those of you that are with your loved ones hold them tight and thank God that you are finally together..Best of luck to everyone.. :)

God is great! He unites family ♥♥♥

Happy to hear you're together now and made it through the exhausting process.

Stay intact!

HettyandSaid Collaborator

HettyandSaid   18

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Morocco
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star_smile.gif you have truly been tested with this whole process!! so glad to see your happy beginning (not ending..for this is just the beginning of your life together). Thank you for sharing this! wishing a wonderful and happy life for your beautiful family! He is finally home with you where he belongs! And I am sure that beautiful baby is happy as well!! star_smile.gif

Story of Us: NVC:
November 5, 2011 we met online March 5, 2014 Nvc received case
November 9, 2011 became a couple April 7, 2014 Receive I 864bill/pay I864 bill Complete DS261 online
February 6, 2012 met in person in Morocco April 9, 2014 Receive/pay IV bill
June 22, 2012 second trip to Morocco April 14, 2014 Complete DS260 online
July 13, 2012 Wedding in Morocco May 8, 2014 Receive checklist from NVC in email
March 6, 2013 Third trip to Morocco May 8, 2014 Mail completed packet to NVC
November 4,2013 Fourth trip to Morocco <3 May 12, 2014 NVC receives packet (now we wait.)
USCIS: June 10, 2014 RFE checklist for I864. June 11 call to NVC.. fixed errors.
May 1, 2013 Mail packet to USCIS to start K3 June 12, 2014 Resend packet to NVC
May 3, 2013 UPS delivery confirmation June 16, 2014 NVC receives corrected papers. (now we wait...again.. )
May 6, 2013 Email Confirmation Case Accepted and routed to USCIS for processing July 10, 2014 Called NVC. due to backlog I have to wait until 8/1 to call
May 10,2013 Check Cashed by DHS July 28, 2014 Called NVC. I was told they still have not reviewed my case.
May 10, 2013 Form I-797c NOA received by mail August 1, 2014 Called NVC due to checklist. was told my black ink was "navy". have to
May 13, 2013 Mail packet to USCIS for I - 129f reprint, resign, resend, and wait 60 days now. in NVC hell!!
May 14, 2013 Confirmed delivery of Packet for I - 129f August 2, 2014 Resend papers to NVC overnight. Due at NVC on 8/4/2014
May 21, 2013 NOA1 for I - 129f text and email August 4, 2014 NVC signs/receives papers (now the long wait begins
May 25, 2013 Form I-797c NOA received by mail August 22,2014 Receive letter from NVC that hubbys email is undeliverable
May 31, 2013 Alien Registration Number changed August 22, 2014 Called NVC to verify information..all was correct?! Not sure why?
July 12, 2013 Case updated with change of address on uscis September 22, 2014 Called NVC to check on things. 2 more weeks of backlog left.
December 4, 2013 Text and email and updated uscis website: case moved to another office for processing When they verify my black ink signature, I should have CC!
December 6, 2013 Text and email and updated uscis website saying case moved to A uscis office September 29, 2014 CASE COMPLETE!!!!
December 10, 2013 Received Hard copy by mail that it was transferred to Nebraska.
January 28, 2014 Called USCIS for update. Told I have to wait 180 days from date of transfer to call about my case. EMBASSY in Casablanca Morocco:
February 16, 2014 Service Request per USCIS website. Was told I should have an answer by March 10 on my request. Medical: October 28, 2014
February 18, 2014 Text and email and updated uscis that alien registration number changed (again) Interview: November 7, 2014 (APPROVED!!)
February 19, 2014 Text and email and update uscis NOA2 for I 130 .. k3 is now a CR1 Visa in hand: November 13, 2014
February 19, 2014 Text email and update uscis Case is shipped to nvc!! POE: JFK November 21 2014 (home at last!)
February 22, 2014 NOA2 Hardcopy received by mail Green card in hand January 2, 2015
February 28, 2014 Follow up email responding to service request confirming case shipped to NVC on February 25, 2014 Social security card in hand January 9, 2015
Living happily ever after <3

Happytobe Proficient

Happytobe   164

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Morocco
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I'm so happy he made it safely. It will take some time to adjust, but he will do fine. I'm just so ecstatic that this first part of your journey has come to a happy ending. dancin5hr.gifdancin5hr.gifdancin5hr.gif

01/28/2013 I-130 package sent

01/31/2013 Notice of Action Date After POE
02/01/2013 Received e-mail and text notification of acceptance 11/26/2013 Applied for SS#
02/04/2013 Received hard copy NOA1 (case not found in on-line system) 12/02/2013 ELIS site still states "accepted"
03/12/2013 Transferred to the local office 12/27/2013 received green card
04/10/2013 Case still not found in on-line system
04/15/2013 INFO-PASS appointment

05/01/2013 NOA2 sent petition approved

NVC Stage...of course it has to be complicatedreading.gifrolleyes.gif

05/09/2013 Case received by NVC

05/23/2013 Received case #'s from NVC

05/23/2013 DS-3032 sent from husband's e-mail

06/03/2013 First day I can not access payment portal

06/04/2013 AOS Fee invoiced and payment made

06/04/2013 DS-3032 resent with Supervisor Review

06/05/2013 DS-3032 acceptance e-mail

06/05/2013 AOS Fee shows "PAID"

06/06/2013 AOS package express mailed

06/07/2013 IV bill invoiced and payment made (still waiting on documents from Hubby)

06/08/2013 IV package express mailed

06/25/2013 IV reviewed - Checklist (2 errors, Birth document & date on DS-230)

06/26/2013 Requested supervisor review by e-mail & verbal request for birth document (fingers crossed)

06/27/2013 AOS accepted

06/28/2013 Checklist response sent for corrected DS-230 (I had my husband sign extra's just in-case)

08/02/2013 NVC requested a supervisor review on the checklist item over 20 business day window

08/05/2013 Case Complete!!! kicking.gif

08/27/2013 Interview Assigned

10/30/2013 Interview

11/04/2013 Pick up Passport

11/12/2013 POE @ JFK

 
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