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AlissaCarly   44

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There's a light at the end of the tunnel!!

Just had confirmation we are out of security checks....after two months of them!

217 days....hopefully we can all stop counting soon.

Yay! Have my fingers crossed for you, exciting! :D

Our journey so far:

27 Mar '09: Met at work in Holland and started dating.

30 Nov '13: Got engaged in Scotland!

10 Jan '14: Sent I-129F package to Dallas Lockbox.

22 Jan '14: NOA1 received.

29 Jun '14: Congressman Lobiondo inquired at TSC about our case.

16 Jul '14: Senator Menendez inquired at TSC about our case.

21 Jul '14: NOA2 approved!! (180 days)

23 Jul '14: Case sent to NVC.

01 Aug '14: Received NVC case number.

07 Aug '14: Case sent to Dutch consulate.

13 Aug '14: Packet 3 received, completed the DS-160 form.

15 Aug '14: Sent Packet 3 back to the consulate.

21 Aug '14: Packet 4 received with interview date.

02 Sep '14: Medical examination.

16 Sep '14: Interview --> APPROVED!!

20 Sep '14: Passport with visa returned.

12 Oct '14: POE, entered the USA!

14 Nov '14: Married! <3

24 Dec '14: Filed AOS/EAD.

31 Dec '14: AOS/EAD NOA1's received.

29 Jan '15: AOS RFE received for 2014 tax return.

23 Feb '15: AOS RFE response sent.

13 Mar '15: EAD RFE received for legal married name affidavit.

17 Mar '15: EAD RFE response sent.

29 Apr '15: Filed InfoPass to find out why I still didn't get biometrics appt.

06 May '15: Biometrics appointment.

14 May '15: Received EAD (finally!)

22 July '15: Interview waived.

08 Sep '15: Got my Green Card!

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I. CAN'T. BREATHE.

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I feel like I'm going through the 5 stages of grief... 1. Denial and Isolation: Is this really going to take long? La la la la la lala not listening, thinking happy and positive thoughts, this won't

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After waiting for 245 days, doing my routine case check on the USCIS website, I am estatic to say USCIS has approved our case and we should be received the NOA 2 in the mail soon. still in shock and t

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Wait4ever?   50

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There's a light at the end of the tunnel!!

Just had confirmation we are out of security checks....after two months of them!

217 days....hopefully we can all stop counting soon.

great news!!! very happy for you...shouldn't be long now for NOA2. maybe tonight is the night :)

01/14/14 I -129F Petition sent
01/17/14 Petition received
01/22/14 NOA1 - TSC
06/23/14 Service Request created after congressional inquiry
07/03/14 Email from USCIS - our case is on processing hold due to pending security checks
08/04/14 No update from USCIS. Filed a case with CIS Ombudsman
08/05/14 Senators/Congresswoman cannot help with my case because security checks are pending
08/05/14 Another Service Request created by Tier 2 since no response from TSC.
08/18/14 Email from USCIS in response to second service request - still on processing hold due to pending security checks
08/21/14 NOA2 (finally after 7 months)

08/25/14 Email from USCIS - approved case shipped to NVC on 8/22/14

09/02/14 Case received by NVC

09/04/14 Case # assigned by NVC

09/05/14 In transit to the Embassy

09/09/14 Case received by Tbilisi Embassy - ready for interview

09/17/14 Interview!!! - APPROVED!!!!
09/24/14 POE :D

10/31/14 Married :devil:

11/05/14 Filed for Adjustment of Status

11/13/14 NOA1

12/04/14 Biometrics

01/21/15 AP/EAD approved

01/26/15 Card mailed

01/29/15 Combo card arrived in the mail

02/25/15 Notice of Potential Interview Waiver received in the mail

07/09/15 Green Card approved on USCIS site

07/13/15 Notice received in the mail

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Yay!! Great news :D Can't be much longer :)

There's a light at the end of the tunnel!!

Just had confirmation we are out of security checks....after two months of them!

217 days....hopefully we can all stop counting soon.

 

 

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There's a light at the end of the tunnel!!

Just had confirmation we are out of security checks....after two months of them!

217 days....hopefully we can all stop counting soon.

Congrats guys, how did you get that confirmation? I would like to use the same route to get an update about that. I have been in checks for more than two months. ITs exciting you are out. Keep us all posted with your progress. Yayi!

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January 15th, 2014 - Submitted I-129f

January 22nd, 2014 - NOA 1 approved - Case shows up online

January 24th, 2014 - Received NOA 1 hard copy in mail

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LONG ### WAIT!

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May 21st - Joined this forum to find some hope...

Sep 12th, 2014 - NOA2 approved, case shows up online

Sep 15th, 2014 - Checked USCIS to find out that we were approved on the 12th, no txts or email although we were signed up.

Sep 15th, 2014 - Case shipped to NVC

Sep 25th, 2014 - Case arrived at NVC

Sep 26th, 2014 - Called and received case # from NVC.

Sep 29th,2014 - Case in transit to New Delhi

Sep 30th,2014 - Case shows "ready" online

Oct 2nd, 2014 - Submitted DS-160 online.

Oct 16th, 2014 - Police Certificate in hand.

Oct 20th, 2014 - Will have medical Report in hand

Oct 21st, 2014 - Scheduled fingerprinting

Oct 22nd, 2014 - INTERVIEW ......

Nov 12th, 2014 - Passport in hand with Approved VISA

Nov 27th, 2014- Arrived in the USA via Miami

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GREEN CARD PROCESS STARTS

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Dec 4th, 2014 - Married

Dec 11th, 2014 - Submitted I485, I765

Dec19th, 2014- Received several I797C - one for 485, 765 and one more (cant remember)

Jan 12th, 2015 - Biometrics.

Feb 5th, 2015 - Written Drivers test - PASSED

Feb 12th, 2015 - Road Test...... fingers crossed....PASSED... mailed the card. Said would get it for a year

Feb 13th, 2015 - EAD card in production... waiting to get it in hand

Feb 20th, 2015 - EAD card produced and mailed... now should be waiting to get it in hand...expecting it in a day or so.

Feb 24th, 2015 - EAD Card in hand with new married name!!!

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There's a light at the end of the tunnel!!

Just had confirmation we are out of security checks....after two months of them!

217 days....hopefully we can all stop counting soon.

Fingers crossed.

Best

Rich

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Hi I have my interview net wednesday. I just want to confirm something. My fiancee filed her tax returns late and the IRS transcripts are not available yet. This is what I will bring to the interview : W-2, form 1099 and and a photocopy of the tax returns ( form 1040EZ), letter from the bank and letter from the employer. Is this everything I need?

January 8th, 2014: I-129f petition sent to Lewisville, TX lockbox
January 16th, 2014: NOA1
July 21st, 2014: NOA2

August 5th: NVC left

August 7th: Consulate in Naples received

August 12th: Packet 3 received

September 2nd: Packet 3 sent

September 5th: Packet4 received

September 17th: interview approved

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APPROVED! Visa in hand!

We filed January 31st, have the interview on March 26th, got 221g'd for something that took a LONG TIME to acquire, but it all worked out. She's catching a flight soon.

Best of luck to anyone still waiting, maybe we'll all be approved, and POE'd soon.

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APPROVED! Visa in hand!

We filed January 31st, have the interview on March 26th, got 221g'd for something that took a LONG TIME to acquire, but it all worked out. She's catching a flight soon.

Best of luck to anyone still waiting, maybe we'll all be approved, and POE'd soon.

. Congrats. Those last months must have been difficult for you guys.
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Yay! Have my fingers crossed for you, exciting! :D

great news!!! very happy for you...shouldn't be long now for NOA2. maybe tonight is the night :)

Yay!! Great news :D Can't be much longer :)

Congrats guys, how did you get that confirmation? I would like to use the same route to get an update about that. I have been in checks for more than two months. ITs exciting you are out. Keep us all posted with your progress. Yayi!

Fingers crossed.

Best

Rich

Thank you all so much!!!!! Nothing yet, but hoping to hear very very soon, will be such a relief!!

Masenko, we have been in touch with our senator almost every week. His assistant has been on the case trying to get updates from USCIS, I am forever grateful to them, she's called everyday since my future grandfather in law was rushed to hospital. I don't know whether you can keep trying to reach out to your local senator/congress office? Maybe even drop in, in person? You might get more of a response than you have previously. It doesn't make sense that some are more responsive than others, so definitely explain your situation and the kinds of effects it has had on you and your relationship. It's very easy for people like congress/senators/assistants to become so detached from it when they don't experiece the kinds of things we're going through - I guess you have to be detached, but I would hope they can empathise and help!

12.31.2013 - Got engaged!

01.27.2014 - I-129f sent

01.31.2014 - I-129f received

02.04.2014 - NOA1

04.09.2014 - Alien Reg changed

07.10.2014 - Contacted Senator

07.18.2014 - Case with an officer, security checks begin!

08.08.2014 - Update on case, processing hold w/security checks :-(

09.09.2014 - Update on case, SECURITY CHECKS COMPLETE!! case routed to an officer again.

09.12.2014 - NOA2 (221 DAYS FROM NOA1- Shocking USCIS!)

09.17.2014 - Case sent to NVC

09.25.2014 - Case arrived at NVC

09.26.2014 - Case forwarded to London embassy

10.06.2014 - Case arrived at London embassy, status "Ready"

10.06.2014 - Applicant readiness form submitted and DS-160

10.08.2014 - Medical appointment

11.12.2014 - Interview - APPROVED!

11.18.2014 - Visa Issued

11.20.2014 - DX courier emailed for delivery on 11.21.2014

11.29.2014 - POE

12.27.2014 - Civil Ceremony

05.24.2015 - The big fancy wedding with a church blessing!!

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Hi

yes I am now somewhere in the 230 days plus area. Yes this is by far the highest height of frustration. I have no response from anyone so far. Same message as above. Can you fill your timeline and also which state is your fiancé in? Mine is in Punjab.

Hello, Can you please let me know what message you got from the USCIS regarding your case.

I got "Pending Adjudication". Is it exactly similar something you got or anything different.

Please let me know.

Thanks!

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Don't worry about your case until you need to worry about your case, there is a high (probably 98%) chance you'll be approved within normal processing time (6 months). I understand your concerns, but it's not worth worrying about. It's nothing to do with red flag countries, in that case the UK is also a red flag country. We have been on security checks for 2 months now, and I have no affiliations with any other country apart from the UK, and the US (brother is a US citizen).

There is literally no way to explain additional processing or these long delays for certain people, it is completely random, and probably only 2% of applications are in this situation, we can just live in hope that I, Masenko and MadhaviSri, and a few others hear something soon! Thinking of you guys!

Thank you so much for your kind words. I just saw your recent update. A huge congratulations!!

Our status is "Pending Adjudication". Does that mean a case officer is not assigned yet? Can you please let me know what was your status when they were doing security checks?

Thanks!!

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Will be 8 months in two weeks, 233 days ....I can't tell what i feel. I haven't had enough sleep since June, thought the approved process would take 5 months, then 6 months, then 7 months, and now heading to 8 months. Additional review how long you need take TSC? Is it just a standard reply or what ? Feel so helpless.

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Sorry to hear some of you are still waiting. My fiance has his plane ticket and I will finally see him again in 2 days. I'll be sticking around to help anyone else who needs it.

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Removal of Conditions 

4/10/17 - i751 sent

4/13/17 - i751 received

5/3/17 - Check Cashed

5/5/17 - NOA 1 (dated 4/13)

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OMG My fiancée just got the text at 8:06 and he checked status we got APPROVED!!!!!!!!! It feels liks a dream come true. I was just feel so sad two hours ago. :((((

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