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NEW ZEALANDers heading to the US and their USC spouses - POST HERE! (Part II)

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TBoneTX   45,569

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This is the continuation of the original thread, which is being closed because of its size and age.

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01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.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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NinjaCookie Rookie

NinjaCookie   1

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: New Zealand
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I've only just found this part of the forums. Wow.

Anyway, I'm a Kiwi and will be moving to the USA with my husband.

And I also got a police clearance checklist, which took about 55 days to get processed from when I sent it to them. Longest 55 days of my life, but totally worth it when I got the case complete letter!

freshairprince Rookie

freshairprince   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: New Zealand
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It has been an interesting year so far! All our documents are with the NVC as of last week, so hopefully in 60 days or so we will have some progress. The I130 languished in Nebraska for 4 months and 2 weeks, was transferred to California and we were confirmed with 2 weeks, frustrating to know that they can do things quickly when they want to.

The worst thing was getting an email confirming receipt of our documents, and then, three hours later, receiving an email with a checklist saying that we had not submitted several documents including birth cert, passport photo copy or AOS. Essentially the checklist was a list of everything we had submitted. After 45 waiting on the form they said that actually our package had not been opened, and the email was erroneous! Unbelievable, or perhaps not!

NinjaCookie Rookie

NinjaCookie   1

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: New Zealand
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Sadly, getting the checklist like that is quite common. Frustrating, but common! I would have preferred that though. I waited the 60 days for my case to be processed at NVC, only to get a checklist for a police certificate for which I had to wait another 60 days for it to process!

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MikeNZ1984 Explorer

MikeNZ1984   44

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: New Zealand
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Already here - adjusting status, had one package returned asking for two forms that were included with original package, and a RFE asking for information included with original package, both of which have delayed my EAD/AP. Assuming that these are all pretty common.

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2014-11-14 (Day 00) Filed for AOS, EAD and AP
2014-11-17 (Day 03) Status Expired / AOS, EAD and AP Received
2014-11-19 (Day 05) Rejection Notice as two pages misplaced by DHS in I-130
2014-11-21 (Day 07) Resubmitted Application
2014-11-28 (Day 14) Resubmitted Application for AOS, EAD and AP Received
2014-12-03 (Day 19) NOA for AOS, EAD and AP (I-131 was sent to wrong address)
2014-12-12 (Day 28) NOA confirming biometrics appointment (I never received this, only attorney did - presume lost in mail)
2014-12-20 (Day 36) Request for Initial Evidence for I-485
2014-12-31 (Day 47) Biometrics Appointment
2015-01-04 (Day 53) Replied to Request for Initial Evidence for I-485
2015-01-30 (Day 77) Offered a Job, submitted request to expedite EAD and AP, infopass meeting scheduled Feb 11
2015-02-10 (Day 88) EAD Approved online.
2015-05-29 (Day 196) Green Card Interview - APPROVED!
2015-06-05 (Day 203) Green Card Arrived

 

 
Removal of Conditions:
 
2017-03-07 (Day 00)  I-751 Package Mailed (CSC)
2017-03-09 (Day 02) I-751 Package delivered (CSC)
2017-03-13 (Day 06)  Checks cashed
2017-03-13 (Day 06) NOA Received 
2017-XX-XX (Day XX) Biometrics Letter 
 
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Cielle.Cielle Apprentice

Cielle.Cielle   4

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Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: New Zealand
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Another one who is already in the US, in Texas. Arrived on K1 and am now awaiting adjustment of status. We have been selected as a potential interview waiver case for my I-485, which sounded great at first but it's just delayed the whole process.... we were supposed to have heard back by December 2014 but they're still catching up.

Happy to help with any questions on the K1 process other Kiwis may have, chat about life in the USA etc. My main advice is to always use a cover letter that details what your package includes (helpful for you to check off you haven't missed anything as well), make sure you always have a complete copy of what you've mailed (things get lost, easily) and be prepared to be VERY patient! :)

Claire

 
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