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Question:What info DS-261 does contain?

Since my husband works a lot, I want to help him with what I can, so I want to fill out DS-261 myself and I want to make sure that I have all info.

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12/21/2001 - Got married (L)

USCIS: (IR1)

07/15/2013 - I-130 Sent

07/18/2013 - NOA1

01/23/2014 - NOA2 approved

02/06/2014 - I-130 Sent to NVC

NVC:

02/19/2014 - NVC received

03/25/2014 - I-130 case # assigned :dancing: :dance:

Waiting for new case number :clock: (wrong embassy code assigned)

04/02/2014 - requested to change embassy at NVC Inquiry@state.gov

04/12/2014 - sent an expedite request along with request to change embassy NVCExpedite@state.gov

04/18/2014 - denied to change the embassy (luck of Supervisor's attention, :( I think he didn't see an attachment in the letter. So we sent another request again)

04/22/2014 - received a new case # and a note that expedite request is under review for me and our daughter :clock:

04/24/2014 - DS-261 completed

05/02/2014 - Paid AOS and Packet IV fees

05/07/2014 - Sent Package IV from Ukraine

05/08/2014 - Sent AOS Package

05/08/2014 - All Bills shoved paid ( DS-260 available)

05/09/2014 - DS-260 completed

05/13/2014 - AOS Package received (scanned)

05/16/2014 - Packet IV recieved

05/23/2014 - Check list for birth certificate (didn't like daughters US birth certificate, wanted to see Ukrainian) :wow:

06/06/2014 - Case still under review, this expedite approval is BS (sorry don't have other words for it) :cry:

06/17/2014 - Check list for AOS ( missed one spote, did't put check mark )

06/20/2014 - Sent AOS responce.

07/01/2014 - AOS Package scanned.

07/18/2014 - Medical exam done.

08/12/2014 - CASE COMPLETE :goofy::goofy::dancing::luv::dance::dance:SOOOO HAPPY!!!!!

08/15/2014 - Case in transit.

08/21/2014 - INTERVIEW, APPROVED :dancing: :luv: :dance: :dance: :dance: :D

08/22/2014 - Visa issued

08/26/2014 - Visa in hand

09/08/2014 - US Entry

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Hey guys just a quick question... When uscis shipped the case to NVC .. Does the status changed in the uscis website or not?

It does for some (I think it was happening with people who were transferred to NSC). I did not get a notification. NVC received my case last week (I found out by calling). :)

5/21/2016: Mailed I-751 packet to CSC

5/23/2016: NOA1

7/29/2016: Biometrics Appointment

11/22/2016: I-751 Approved!

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Hey guys just a quick question... When uscis shipped the case to NVC .. Does the status changed in the uscis website or not?

It will say "shipped to DOS" but that will not include a date as to when they actually ship it. Just keep tracking it from USCIS to NVC.

I-130 for both parents

March 28th 2013 - Priority date/ NOA 1
November 14th 2013 - Transferred to Nebraska Service Center

January 7th 2014 - Case changed online to approved for both

January 8th 2014 - case changed to shipped to NVC

January 9th 2014 - case changed to NOA 2 mailed

January 10th 2014 - Received the hardcopy of the NOA 2 stating that NVC would issue a case number in 30 days approx.

January 21st 2014 - Case Received at NVC

February 26th 2014 - Case numbers and IIN number received - Wrong embassy code assigned...now waiting for new case numbers.

March 3rd 2014 - Filled in DS-261 for both parents

March 5th 2014- AOS available, paid and submitted AOS packet.

March 6th 2014 - USPS shows packet was delivered at NVC

March 10th 2014 - AOS shows as paid in the CEAC portal/AOS logged into system as being received by NVC.

March 11th 2014 - New case number assigned for my Dad.

March 20th 2014 - Paid IV fee for my Mum.

March 25th 2014 - AOS accepted by NVC with no checklist.

March 26th 2014 - Filled in and submitted DS-260 for my Mum

March 31st 2014 - AOS found in my Mum's file for my Dad - accepted and placed into his file/IV fee available for my Dad and Paid.

April 1st - Mailed all civil documents to NVC for both parents.

April 3rd: IV fee shows as paid in portal/submitted DS-260 for my Dad.

April 22nd: checklist issued for civil documents - NVC error ...

April 23rd: sent another certified copy of my marriage certificate

April 24th: Case complete! :)

April 30th 2014 - Medical scheduled for parents at Knightsbridge in London

June 11th: Interview at London Embassy - Approved :)

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Is it reasonable to have anxiety about handing over your civil documents to the United States postal service? Some of those documents are 30- nearly 40 years old and I am going to be uneasy until I know that they are received at the NVC. :unsure:

I-130 for both parents

March 28th 2013 - Priority date/ NOA 1
November 14th 2013 - Transferred to Nebraska Service Center

January 7th 2014 - Case changed online to approved for both

January 8th 2014 - case changed to shipped to NVC

January 9th 2014 - case changed to NOA 2 mailed

January 10th 2014 - Received the hardcopy of the NOA 2 stating that NVC would issue a case number in 30 days approx.

January 21st 2014 - Case Received at NVC

February 26th 2014 - Case numbers and IIN number received - Wrong embassy code assigned...now waiting for new case numbers.

March 3rd 2014 - Filled in DS-261 for both parents

March 5th 2014- AOS available, paid and submitted AOS packet.

March 6th 2014 - USPS shows packet was delivered at NVC

March 10th 2014 - AOS shows as paid in the CEAC portal/AOS logged into system as being received by NVC.

March 11th 2014 - New case number assigned for my Dad.

March 20th 2014 - Paid IV fee for my Mum.

March 25th 2014 - AOS accepted by NVC with no checklist.

March 26th 2014 - Filled in and submitted DS-260 for my Mum

March 31st 2014 - AOS found in my Mum's file for my Dad - accepted and placed into his file/IV fee available for my Dad and Paid.

April 1st - Mailed all civil documents to NVC for both parents.

April 3rd: IV fee shows as paid in portal/submitted DS-260 for my Dad.

April 22nd: checklist issued for civil documents - NVC error ...

April 23rd: sent another certified copy of my marriage certificate

April 24th: Case complete! :)

April 30th 2014 - Medical scheduled for parents at Knightsbridge in London

June 11th: Interview at London Embassy - Approved :)

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Is it reasonable to have anxiety about handing over your civil documents to the United States postal service? Some of those documents are 30- nearly 40 years old and I am going to be uneasy until I know that they are received at the NVC. :unsure:

Totally reasonable, but make sure you send the package with tracking and delivery confirmation.

I'm in a worse situation, having to trust our local Postal Service here in Poland to send the documents across an ocean.

I decided to pony up the extra money and ship them out express with either DHL or UPS.

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01/21/2014: NVC received case


02/26/2014: Case # & Invoice ID # Assigned


03/04/2014: DS-261 Available & Filled Out


03/06/2014: AOS Invoice Available & Paid


03/10/2014: AOS Shows "PAID"


03/13/2014: AOS Packet Delivered


03/20/2014: IV Invoice Available & Paid


03/24/2014: IV Packet Delivered


03/24/2014: IV Invoice Shows "PAID"


03/24/2014: DS-260 Submitted


04/02/2014: Received Checklist for AOS (I-864)


04/02/2014: Received False Checklist for IV


04/02/2014: Sent Corrected I-864


04/04/2014: Corrected I-864 Delivered


04/15/2014: Case Complete (as told by operator when calling on the 23rd of April)


04/24/2014: Real Case Complete (when inquiring why I hadn't gotten my confirmation e-mail)


06/10/2014: Interview Scheduled

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Hey guys just a quick question... When uscis shipped the case to NVC .. Does the status changed in the uscis website or not?

Usually does and also you should get letter in a mail from USCIS NOA 2

This is what my status from USCIS says:

On February 6, 2014, we shipped this approved or re-affirmed case to the Department of State for visa processing. For more information, please contact them directly.

12/21/2001 - Got married (L)

USCIS: (IR1)

07/15/2013 - I-130 Sent

07/18/2013 - NOA1

01/23/2014 - NOA2 approved

02/06/2014 - I-130 Sent to NVC

NVC:

02/19/2014 - NVC received

03/25/2014 - I-130 case # assigned :dancing: :dance:

Waiting for new case number :clock: (wrong embassy code assigned)

04/02/2014 - requested to change embassy at NVC Inquiry@state.gov

04/12/2014 - sent an expedite request along with request to change embassy NVCExpedite@state.gov

04/18/2014 - denied to change the embassy (luck of Supervisor's attention, :( I think he didn't see an attachment in the letter. So we sent another request again)

04/22/2014 - received a new case # and a note that expedite request is under review for me and our daughter :clock:

04/24/2014 - DS-261 completed

05/02/2014 - Paid AOS and Packet IV fees

05/07/2014 - Sent Package IV from Ukraine

05/08/2014 - Sent AOS Package

05/08/2014 - All Bills shoved paid ( DS-260 available)

05/09/2014 - DS-260 completed

05/13/2014 - AOS Package received (scanned)

05/16/2014 - Packet IV recieved

05/23/2014 - Check list for birth certificate (didn't like daughters US birth certificate, wanted to see Ukrainian) :wow:

06/06/2014 - Case still under review, this expedite approval is BS (sorry don't have other words for it) :cry:

06/17/2014 - Check list for AOS ( missed one spote, did't put check mark )

06/20/2014 - Sent AOS responce.

07/01/2014 - AOS Package scanned.

07/18/2014 - Medical exam done.

08/12/2014 - CASE COMPLETE :goofy::goofy::dancing::luv::dance::dance:SOOOO HAPPY!!!!!

08/15/2014 - Case in transit.

08/21/2014 - INTERVIEW, APPROVED :dancing: :luv: :dance: :dance: :dance: :D

08/22/2014 - Visa issued

08/26/2014 - Visa in hand

09/08/2014 - US Entry

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Usually does and also you should get letter in a mail from USCIS NOA 2

This is what my status from USCIS says:

On February 6, 2014, we shipped this approved or re-affirmed case to the Department of State for visa processing. For more information, please contact them directly.

Yea, I have received letter from USCIS NOA2... but my case status is not showing of shipping my case to NVC... Should I call them?

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Yea, I have received letter from USCIS NOA2... but my case status is not showing of shipping my case to NVC... Should I call them?

When did you get approved? It took them 2 weeks to send my docs to NVC after approval

12/21/2001 - Got married (L)

USCIS: (IR1)

07/15/2013 - I-130 Sent

07/18/2013 - NOA1

01/23/2014 - NOA2 approved

02/06/2014 - I-130 Sent to NVC

NVC:

02/19/2014 - NVC received

03/25/2014 - I-130 case # assigned :dancing: :dance:

Waiting for new case number :clock: (wrong embassy code assigned)

04/02/2014 - requested to change embassy at NVC Inquiry@state.gov

04/12/2014 - sent an expedite request along with request to change embassy NVCExpedite@state.gov

04/18/2014 - denied to change the embassy (luck of Supervisor's attention, :( I think he didn't see an attachment in the letter. So we sent another request again)

04/22/2014 - received a new case # and a note that expedite request is under review for me and our daughter :clock:

04/24/2014 - DS-261 completed

05/02/2014 - Paid AOS and Packet IV fees

05/07/2014 - Sent Package IV from Ukraine

05/08/2014 - Sent AOS Package

05/08/2014 - All Bills shoved paid ( DS-260 available)

05/09/2014 - DS-260 completed

05/13/2014 - AOS Package received (scanned)

05/16/2014 - Packet IV recieved

05/23/2014 - Check list for birth certificate (didn't like daughters US birth certificate, wanted to see Ukrainian) :wow:

06/06/2014 - Case still under review, this expedite approval is BS (sorry don't have other words for it) :cry:

06/17/2014 - Check list for AOS ( missed one spote, did't put check mark )

06/20/2014 - Sent AOS responce.

07/01/2014 - AOS Package scanned.

07/18/2014 - Medical exam done.

08/12/2014 - CASE COMPLETE :goofy::goofy::dancing::luv::dance::dance:SOOOO HAPPY!!!!!

08/15/2014 - Case in transit.

08/21/2014 - INTERVIEW, APPROVED :dancing: :luv: :dance: :dance: :dance: :D

08/22/2014 - Visa issued

08/26/2014 - Visa in hand

09/08/2014 - US Entry

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I got an email from NVC 30 mins ago. False IV checklist, so, I went to call NVC (I was on hold for only 5 mins!) and was told the email was for us to submit the civil documents, which we sent today... I asked for our AOS and she said it was Accepted!! Yay! :dancing:

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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As of today, all of our fees have been paid, both packets have been submitted via EP, and the DS-260 has been taken care of, as well. :) We decided to send them in without receiving the confirmation of the enrolment email, as we figured the worst possible case scenario would be that we'd have to resubmit them at a later date.

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07/30/05 - Met online via LiveJournal, and instantly become best friends, 03/23/06 - Met in person in Seattle, WA for the first time, 11/03/07 - Officially become a couple

09/03/09 - Move to Boulder, CO to attend school, 05/06/11 - Become engaaaaged, 05/21/11 - Unhappily return to Canada after expiration of F-1
06/26/13 - Finally DOMA Section 3 falls ♡, 07/05/13 - Married in Victoria, BC
07/24/13 - I-130 package sent to wife for final signatures
07/28/13 - I-130 mailed!
08/05/13 - NOA1, routed to NBC

01/21/14 - Petition transferred to CSC

02/05/14 - I-130 approved (187 days from NOA1)

02/18/14 - NVC received case file

03/21/14 - Case # assigned

03/25/14 - Received case/invoice number, gave emails, sent OPTIN email for EP

03/26/14 - AOS bill invoiced, and paid

03/28/14 - AOS bill shown as paid, IV bill invoiced, and paid

03/29/14 - Emailed AOS package

03/31/14 - IV bill shown as paid

04/01/14 - DS260 available and submitted, emailed IV package

04/07/14 - Resent OPTIN email by NVC operator advisory, but still no autoreply

04/15/14 - Received email confirmation of EP enrollment, resent IV/AOS packages via email just to be certain

04/22/14 - DS-260 reviewed, false checklist for AOS/IV documents going to be sent out

04/23/14 - Checklist received via email, discarded

04/25/14 - Call to NVC dictates IV package under review, advised to resend AOS package, emails it once more (recieved autoreply), literally moments after hitting send an email is received responding to the original 3/29th email that the AOS package is under review

04/28/14 - AOS approved, false checklist asking for IV package

05/01/14 - IV under review email received, CASE COMPLETE! :]

05/07/14 - Received email confirming case complete

05/16/14 - Received P4 letter with interview date

06/16/14 - Medical exam in Surrey, BC

06/23/14 - Interview date! Approved! CEAC status changes to "Issued!"

06/26/14 - Visa received

07/08/14 - POE at Peace Arch Crossing in Blaine, WA, and a 25 hour road trip home to Colorado!

06/13/16 - Mailed the I-175 to CA!

06/16/16 - Received notification that the package was delivered successfully

06/21/16 - NOA1 (on wifey's birthday~)

06/25/16 - NOA for biometrics appointment

07/14/16 - Biometrics date

Process from start to finish (before ROC):

10 months, 3 weeks, 5 days!

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Our case was sent to NVC on March 26th. I hope they receive it soon.

As I understood, we should call and ask if they received it yet. They will communicate with the beneficiary as well, right?

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I think I speak for all of us when I say...I'M SO HAPPY TO BE OUT OF USCIS

USCIS

04-06-2013 // Married!

05-02-2013 // I-130 Mailed

05-06-2013 // NOA1

12-05-2013 // Transfer to Nebraska Service Center

02-11-2014 // NOA2 Approved!

NVC

02-24-2014 // NVC Received Case

03-31-2014 // Received Case #, IIN# and BIN#

03-31-2014 // AOS Fee Paid

03-31-2014 // DS-261 Completed

04-02-2014 // IV Fee Paid

04-03-2014 // AOS Packet Sent

04-08-2014 // AOS Packet Scanned Into System

04-08-2014 // DS-260 Completed

04-15-2014 // IV Package Sent

04-22-2014 // IV Package Scanned Into System

04-23-2014 // False Checklist for IV Docs

05-07-2014 // Case Complete!!!!!! :dancing:

05-14-2014 // CC Email from NVC

05-28-2014 // Medical in London

06-10-2014 // APPROVED AT INTERVIEW!! :dance:

06-16-2014 // Visa in Hand

06-17-2014 // POE: Boston :goofy:

ROC

04-01-2016 // I-751 Delivered

04-06-2016 // Check Cashed

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Our case was sent to NVC on March 26th. I hope they receive it soon.

As I understood, we should call and ask if they received it yet. They will communicate with the beneficiary as well, right?

Yes they will. Good luck!

ROC Timeline

04/06/2016 - Mailed I-751

04/07/2016 - NOA1

04/13/2016 - Check cashed

04/14/2016 - NOA1 hardcopy

05/04/2016 - Received biometric notice

05/16/2016 - Biometrics appointment

05/17/2017 - Approved

05/22/2017 - Card in Production

05/25/2017 - Card Mailed

05/30/2017 - Card Received

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