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I-130 APPLICATION APPROVED IN 13 DAYS!!! ^___^

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EarlyMorningHours   4

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We sent our I-130 on the same day (I think) and definitely have the same NOA1 priority date from Nebraska. Perhaps it is with false hopes, but as soon as I hit the post button I'm packing up my things at the office and going home to check the mail.

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Kaylara
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See, but that's what I'm saying. I'm from March, transferred on Nov. 7th. My husband is from the Netherlands, and our case has been collecting more dust since transfer. I really think it's because you

thedude6752000
thedude6752000

Congrats, but be ready for some heat from people who are still waiting......

Exocet
Exocet

While I am extremely happy for you getting your NOA2, as a January 2013 filer I can't help but be a little ticked off at the system. I am still waiting for my NOA2. Congrats, guys!

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r060106   109

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Poland
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I know right?? Haha. I think we all knew they "could" do it...but it is interesting to see them actually do it.

Like I said before. It's really quite hilarious and shocking how they can be fast when they want to.

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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c12h22oh   11

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devil.gif well is not you or your case is IMMIGRATIONS someone arrived to the offices and want to work... you are the lucky one

Now let see what happen with NVC and the Embassy ... you have 140 days under your sleeve for burn in case....

Good luck and play New York lottery you may completed your luck dancin5hr.gif

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Congrats to you. That is very mixed news for a lot of VJers..especially those who have been waiting for months. My husband will be filing in January so we haven't joined the pool yet. But I have to wonder; why can't USCIS and NVC just process the applications as they come in? Why is it that someone who ask for an expedition of the case, (not singling out you Marie) gets propelled over the backlog. What if all applicants were to get expedited? wouldn't that be great...but then that would again cause a bottle-neck at the expedition que.

It pains my heart when I read the sad stories of families that are separated for months - even years - only to know that those responsible for handling the applications CAN do better.sleep.png


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April 2, 2014: I-130 Filed with Chicago Lockbox

April 7, 2014: Packaged received by USCIS

April 8, 2014: Received NOA 1

Sept. 17, 2014: Received NOA 2. Case APPROVED with no RFEs

Oct. 17, 2014: Case # Assigned by NVC (Same day case was received, according to Julian # calculation)

Oct. 21, 2014: Received letter from NVC

Oct. 22, 2014: DS-261 completed and submitted to NVC

Oct. 31, 2014: Paid AOS invoice


Dec 08, 2014: Sent in IV & AoS packages

Dec 11, 2014: Package received by NVC

Dec 12, 2014: Received email from NVC acknowledging receipt. I assume this is our scan date

Dec 25, 2014: Paid IV bill

Dec 29, 2014: Funds deducted from bank account. DS-260 became available, and was completed

Dec 30, 2014: Submitted DS-260

Feb. 12, 2015: Case Complete with NO checklist! whoot, whoot!

Mar. 25, 2015: Received P4. Interview

April 29,2015: Completed medical examination

May 13, 2015: Interview Date APPROVED :dancing:

May 19, 2015: Received Package

Oct. 22, 2015: Travelled to my new home :) (In order to get IR-1 Green Card) Expiration date on IR-1/CR-1 Visa - Oct. 29, 2015

Nov 10, 2015: Received Social Security Card

Jan 4, 2016: LPR Green Card arrived.

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Congratulations on your very quick approval.

My wife is from the Philippines and our approval came Nov.4th 9.5 months after filing

it also took me going to 2 info passes in Atlanta to get my wife approved. I sent in an

expedite request to the NVC because my wife was in the 7.2 earthquake and the typhoon

that they had and my expedite for the NVC was approved so now we are at the embassy

stage. By the time we are finished with the whole process it will be a year since we have

seen each other. If your wife lives in the area where the typhoon and earthquake happened

you can request for and expedite of the NVC stage and if approved they will send your file

directly to the embassy in manila.

Here is where you send your expedite request

nvcexpedite@state.gov

Best of luck on the rest of your journey

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David & Diana R   1,005

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Congrats to you. That is very mixed news for a lot of VJers..especially those who have been waiting for months. My husband will be filing in January so we haven't joined the pool yet. But I have to wonder; why can't USCIS and NVC just process the applications as they come in? Why is it that someone who ask for an expedition of the case, (not singling out you Marie) gets propelled over the backlog. What if all applicants were to get expedited? wouldn't that be great...but then that would again cause a bottle-neck at the expedition que.

It pains my heart when I read the sad stories of families that are separated for months - even years - only to know that those responsible for handling the applications CAN do better.sleep.png

Virtuous45,

Are you kidding me? The "reason" some people get expedited is because they deserve it. Marie comes from a place in the Philippines that has been devastated by a super typhoon. Thousands are dead and tens of thousands are homeless. I think Marie deserves a little compassion in her case. It doesn't bother me that she is getting expedited. I hope she gets to be with her husband very soon.

Marie and Curt,

Don't let anyone that is posting this jealous talk upset you. You deserve a break.

God Bless you Marie and Curt. I wish you only the best.

Merry Christmas!!

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Oh my goodness....based on what I have read, this does seem like a record! Congratulations to you both. My husband an I just received our NOA1 today (received by USCIS Chicago on 12/5/13). He is Canadian and I am a US citizen living in Pittsburgh. It was sent to Vermont, so praying for a quick transfer and/or quick action. I know they are trying to get current by May 2014, but thats still 5+ months away from now.

The whole process just seems DEPRESSING and HOPELESS, but great things are possible!

All the best as you begin your new lives together.

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Micheal_Jessel Apprentice

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My fiancée is from Tacloban City, Philippines. The devastation there was unimaginable. I asked for an expedited service also. We have a 12 month old and she is staying with family and friends for now. I am so happy she made it through this ok but she also needs to be safe. Congrats to you for getting your approval so fast and hope the rest goes as smooth. I can only hope we can get the same treatment.

heart.gif!!! Our journey Has Begun !!!!heart.gif

K-1 Visa

OUR TIMELINE:

11/27/2013 I-129F Sent
12/02/2013 Package was received at TSC
12/05/2013 E-mail from USCIS I-129F received
12/05/2013 I-129F transferred to CSC
12/05/2013 Email from USCIS NOA1
12/09/2013 Called USCIS, Requested Expedited Service.
12/09/2013 E-mail from USCIS granting Expedited Service
12/10/2013 Touched
12/10/2013 Alien # Changed
12/12/2013 Email from USCIS NOA2
12/16/2013 Received hard copy NOA1
12/20/2013 Received hard copy NOA2
12/30/2013 NVC received I-129
12/31/2013 Received MNL#
01/13/2014 Passed Medical
01/16/2014 Received CENOMAR
01/27/2014 NVC sends file to Manila, Philippines

01/29/2014 Package received at US Embassy
01/27/2014 Scheduled Interview 02/4/2014 dancin5hr.gifdancin5hr.gif

02/14/2014 Visa Issued

02/20/2014 Picked up Visa from 2go

02/20/2014 Visa stamped by CFO

02/21/2014 Flight to United States/ POE: San Francisco

02/21/2014 Arrived in St. Louis, Home at last..........

04/18/2014 Wedding

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Congratulations on your very quick approval.

My wife is from the Philippines and our approval came Nov.4th 9.5 months after filing

it also took me going to 2 info passes in Atlanta to get my wife approved. I sent in an

expedite request to the NVC because my wife was in the 7.2 earthquake and the typhoon

that they had and my expedite for the NVC was approved so now we are at the embassy

stage. By the time we are finished with the whole process it will be a year since we have

seen each other. If your wife lives in the area where the typhoon and earthquake happened

you can request for and expedite of the NVC stage and if approved they will send your file

directly to the embassy in manila.

Here is where you send your expedite request

nvcexpedite@state.gov

Best of luck on the rest of your journey

Do you send a request once the application has reached the NVC or before. Thank you for the info.

heart.gif!!! Our journey Has Begun !!!!heart.gif

K-1 Visa

OUR TIMELINE:

11/27/2013 I-129F Sent
12/02/2013 Package was received at TSC
12/05/2013 E-mail from USCIS I-129F received
12/05/2013 I-129F transferred to CSC
12/05/2013 Email from USCIS NOA1
12/09/2013 Called USCIS, Requested Expedited Service.
12/09/2013 E-mail from USCIS granting Expedited Service
12/10/2013 Touched
12/10/2013 Alien # Changed
12/12/2013 Email from USCIS NOA2
12/16/2013 Received hard copy NOA1
12/20/2013 Received hard copy NOA2
12/30/2013 NVC received I-129
12/31/2013 Received MNL#
01/13/2014 Passed Medical
01/16/2014 Received CENOMAR
01/27/2014 NVC sends file to Manila, Philippines

01/29/2014 Package received at US Embassy
01/27/2014 Scheduled Interview 02/4/2014 dancin5hr.gifdancin5hr.gif

02/14/2014 Visa Issued

02/20/2014 Picked up Visa from 2go

02/20/2014 Visa stamped by CFO

02/21/2014 Flight to United States/ POE: San Francisco

02/21/2014 Arrived in St. Louis, Home at last..........

04/18/2014 Wedding

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Congratulations! You look so cute together, very nice couple goofy.gif

USCIS



04-29-2013: Sent I-130 packet


05-06-2013: I-130 NOA1


05-16-2013: Sent I-129F packet


05-20-2013: I-129F NOA1


06-06-2013: I-129F Alien registration number changed


11-20-2013: Submitted I-129F e-Request


12-11-2013: I-130 and I-129F Transfer to Nebraska Service Center


01-03-2014 Submitted second I-129F e-Request


01-14-2014: I-130 Alien registration number changed


01-14-2014: I-130 and I-129F Approved


01-16-2014: I-130 shipped to DoS email


01-17-2014: I-129F shipped to DoS email



NVC



01-29-2014: NVC received case


03-07-2014: Case Number and Invoice ID Number assigned


03-08-2014: DS-261 Available and submitted to NVC


03-10-2014: AOS invoice available and paid


03-13-2014: AOS packet express mailed to NVC


03-14-2014: AOS packet delivered to NVC


03-14-2014: AOS shows "PAID"


03-18-2014: AOS Packet entered to the system


03-19-2014 DS-261 Accepted


03-31-2014: IV invoice available and paid


04-01-2014: IV packet express mailed to NVC


04-01-2014: AOS Accepted


04-02-2014: IV packet delivered to NVC


04-04-2014: IV shows "PAID"


04-04-2014: DS-260 submitted


04-04-2014: IV packet entered to the system


23-04-2014: Case Complete - No Checklists!!


30-04-2014: Interview scheduled



CONSULATE



10-06-2014: Interview :dancing:

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