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DearJohn   28

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Colombia
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Yes...cant wait to see my son.....here is a pic of him with his best friend our neighbor......

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You're one proud daddy!! Your son is adorably cute and so does his neighbor :luv:

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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Welcome to another monthly thread for those going through NVC! Before posting questions, please read the wiki I wrote on the NVC process here. Once you're done, read it one or two more times to

Kaylara
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Ok, here goes: Lexi - Days - Very nice Kerry - Days - Good Reese - Days - Meh Waldo - Days - Very nice Todd - Days - Awesome Sauce Joy - Days - Not well named Lisa - Nights - Okay (And funny)

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BOS_LHR

Apparently NVC was just waiting for me to lose all hope, sit back and get comfortable before throwing us for a loop. Yesterday evening we received an email notification for a May 19 interview in Londo

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I had no idea what was inside me....when the NVC operator told me Case Complete the tears did not stop flowing for 10 minutes.......

Congrats! I haven't called yet. I'm sure I'll hear the same thing I have been hearing everyday "it will take 30business days to review your ds260"... :( I'm getting disappointed because of all the case completes, cause I don't have mine yet.. Happy for those that do.

NOA 1- March 25, 2013

NOA 2- Dec 23, 2013

Dec 27, 2013 Case shipped from NSC to NVC

Case in NVC building-Jan 13,2013

National Visa Center Processing

Case # and IIN- 02/14/2014

DS-261 completed: 2/19/2014

AOS Invoiced and shows IN PROGRESS: 2/20/2014

AOS shows PAID: 2/24/2014 AOS- packet added to the case: 3/17/2014

DS 261 Accepted: 03/20/2014IV fee yellow triangle with exclamation mark seen on CEAC- 03/18/2014

IV fee available to pay and shows IN PROGRESS: 3/20/2014

IV packet received by NVC 03/7/2014

IV packet FALSE checklist-(Checklist shows: I need to complete the DS 261 form): 03/17/2014

IV Packet FALSE checklist (Checklist shows: pay IV fee): 3/20/2014

IV fee shows PAID 3/24/2014IV packet accepted 3/24/2014 (all civil documents reviewed per NVC rep 4/1, currently waiting on DS 260 to be reviewed)

DS-260 - SUBMITTED 3/25/2014

Checklist for Court record and Indian PCC- April

Submitted Court Record document and NVC scanned into system- 4/23
NVC received Indian PCC at their door on 5/9/2014
PCC scanned into system- 5/12/2014
Mysterious Second Package scanned into system- 5/16/2014
Case complete- 06/11/2014
interview Date: 07/08/2014 changed from 7/15/14
delivery of Child #1- 6/11/2014
Medical Completed 4/4/2014 at knightsbridge doctors

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Case Complete!!!

Thank you God.

Thank you VJ family.

Wow!!! Congrats!!! ?

08/17/2013 got married

02/04/2014 I-130 sent

02/05/2014 Priority date

02/10/2014 NOA 1 received by mail

03/05/2014 I-130 approved/ NOA 2

03/12/2014 NVC Received

04/15/2014 case # & IIN # assigned

04/15/2014 received DS-261/ I-864 bill invoice

04/16/2014 pay I-864

04/16/2014 filled up and submitted DS-261

04/21/2014 I-864 fee shows PAID

04/22/2014 received IV bill invoice thru e-mail but not ready to pay yet

04/24/2014 sent AOS package

04/24/2014 payed IV fee..Finally :dancing: :joy:[/color] :dancing:

04/25/2014 IV fee debited from my account

04/28/2014 AOS received ny NVC

04/30/2014 send IV packet thru USPS express mail..

05/06/2014 AOS & IV package being reviewed

05/07/2014 IV fee shows PAID

05/07/2014 DS-260 filled up & submitted

05/21/2014 received checklist for AOS financial evidence proof of employment

05/23/2014 sent proof of employment via USPS

05/29/2014 received checklist AGAiN for financial evidence which I already sent. Called NVC and asked, they said they havn't received any mail yet.

05/29/2014 IV docs approved no checklist (thank you)

06/02/14 NVC NVC scanned checklist for AOS

07/07/14 CASE COMPLETE!!!! Wooohoooo!!! :)

07/10/14 received interview e-mail letter

08/07/14 INTERVIEW DATE (to be rescheduled after two months for sputum culture)

07/14/14 medical at st. Lukes but need to do sputum test on July 30,31, & Aug 1.

07/30/14 1st day sputum test

07/31/14 2nd day sputum

08/01/14 3rd day sputum

10/01/14 called St. lukes Hosp. For sputum results.... ? praise GOD NEGATIVE

10/01/14 called US Embassy manila to schedule an interview (10/21/14 interview date)

10/21/14 INTERVIEW DATE..... APPROVED!!!

11/09/14 ARRIVAL in the USA!!!! Yoohooo!!!???

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I'm with Soloenta! I hope all you case completes stick around this thread for a bit to help us newbies out when we are lost in the NVC darkness. :P

Texas Service Centre

Consulate: Montreal, Canada

02/14/13: Got Married

USCIS

10/16/13: i-130 Sent

10/25/13: NOA1

03/05/14: NOA2

NVC

03/11/14: NVC Received Case

04/10/14: Case Number and IIN Assigned

04/15/14: 4:07 PM: Received email from NVC that AOS Fee was ready to be paid

04/15/14: 4:28 PM: Received email from NVC containing Case number and IIN

04/15/14: DS-261 Available and Completed

04/15/14: AOS Fee Available and Paid

04/18/14: AOS Fee Shows PAID

04/18/14: EP ENROLL Email Sent (Received AutoReply)

04/21/14: IV Fee Invoiced

04/22/14: 4:23 PM: Received email from NVC that IV Fee was ready to be paid

04/24/14: IV Fee Available and Paid

04/25/14: IV Fee Withdrawn From Bank Account

05/02/14: IV Fee still "In Process" called NVC for supervisor to fix it

05/07/14: IV Fee Shows PAID

05/07/14: DS-260 Available and Completed

05/21/14: 10:29 AM: EP ENROLL Acceptance Email Received

05/28/14: AOS Package Emailed to NVC (Received AutoReply)

xx/xx/14: IV Package Emailed to NVC

xx/xx/14: Case Complete

xx/xx/14: Interview Scheduled

xx/xx/14: Schedule Medical

xx/xx/14: NVC Shipped Case to Consulate

xx/xx/14: Medical Complete

xx/xx/14: Interview at Consulate

xx/xx/14: Visa in Hand

xx/xx/14: POE

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YAY!!!!! Congrats!!!!! Who's going to make us laugh now? It takes a good sense of humor to get through this process. :). So happy for you!

That is exactly what I said/thought :)

I 130 for parents March 18, 2013 NOA 1 November 1, 2013 Transfer to TSC December 10, 2013 NOA 2 December 31, 2013 shipped to NVC January 8, 2014 Case received by NVC February 10,2014 Case Number received

(Mother) February 13.2014 DS 261 submitted

February 14, 2014 paid AOS

February 19, 2014 AOS shows paid

March 5, 2014 mailed AOS

March 11 ,2014 AOS received by NVC

March 10, 2014 IV invoiced and paid

March 14, 2014 IV shows paid

March 15, 2014 Mailed IV packet

March 17,2014 DS-260 submitted

March 25.2014 AOS Check list (received by NVC on March 31st)

April 7, 2014 DS260 accepted & IV accepted AOS Checklist under review

April 10 2014: Case Complete

(Father) February 13.2014 DS 261 submitted

March 3,2014 Accidently resubmitted DS 261

February 14, 2014 paid AOS ( mother's payment covered both files)

February 19, 2014 AOS shows paid

March 5, 2014 mailed AOS (had to call NVC for father's cover sheet)

March 11 ,2014 AOS received by NVC

March 18, 2014 IV invoiced and paid

March 19, 2014 Mailed IV packet

March 21, 2014 IV shows paid

March 23,2014 DS-260 submitted

March 25.2014 AOS Check list (received by NVC on March 31st)

April 7, 2014 DS260 accepted & IV accepted AOS Checklist under review

April 10 2014: Case Complete

May 6. 2014 VAC

May 15.2014 Medical

June 2, 2014 Interview scheduled, Mumbai Embassy @ 7:30 (Excited & Nervous)

June 10, 2014 Visa Issued!!!! (was on hold for additional AOS)

June 25,2014 POE :rolleyes:

July 1, 2014 Pay fees for the Green Card

August 10, 2014 Green card arriver on August 10th

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Correct it at interview.

Wouldn't correcting it at the interview be a little too late if they have to mail me anything in Canada? Or is the only thing they mail me my completed passport with visa?

Texas Service Centre

Consulate: Montreal, Canada

02/14/13: Got Married

USCIS

10/16/13: i-130 Sent

10/25/13: NOA1

03/05/14: NOA2

NVC

03/11/14: NVC Received Case

04/10/14: Case Number and IIN Assigned

04/15/14: 4:07 PM: Received email from NVC that AOS Fee was ready to be paid

04/15/14: 4:28 PM: Received email from NVC containing Case number and IIN

04/15/14: DS-261 Available and Completed

04/15/14: AOS Fee Available and Paid

04/18/14: AOS Fee Shows PAID

04/18/14: EP ENROLL Email Sent (Received AutoReply)

04/21/14: IV Fee Invoiced

04/22/14: 4:23 PM: Received email from NVC that IV Fee was ready to be paid

04/24/14: IV Fee Available and Paid

04/25/14: IV Fee Withdrawn From Bank Account

05/02/14: IV Fee still "In Process" called NVC for supervisor to fix it

05/07/14: IV Fee Shows PAID

05/07/14: DS-260 Available and Completed

05/21/14: 10:29 AM: EP ENROLL Acceptance Email Received

05/28/14: AOS Package Emailed to NVC (Received AutoReply)

xx/xx/14: IV Package Emailed to NVC

xx/xx/14: Case Complete

xx/xx/14: Interview Scheduled

xx/xx/14: Schedule Medical

xx/xx/14: NVC Shipped Case to Consulate

xx/xx/14: Medical Complete

xx/xx/14: Interview at Consulate

xx/xx/14: Visa in Hand

xx/xx/14: POE

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Thailand
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Congrats! I haven't called yet. I'm sure I'll hear the same thing I have been hearing everyday "it will take 30business days to review your ds260"... :( I'm getting disappointed because of all the case completes, cause I don't have mine yet.. Happy for those that do.

Keep hope alive...you know the propaganda of NVC is the product of a broken system...

.....we have a voice within that speaks of a better day..... its your day..keep pressing in...

USCIS
2013-07-25 - Sent i-130 Before Posting Please Read Saylin's NVC Guide
2013-07-29 - NOA1
2014-01-13 - Transferred to CSC http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process
2014-01-21 - NOA2
NVC
2014-02-06 - NVC received
2014-03-13 - NVC case number assigned
2014-03-17 - DS-261 Online Completed
2014-03-18 - I-864 (AOS) Bill Generated and Paid
2014-03-20 - I-864 (AOS) Bill Shows Paid
2014-03-21 - DS-261 Accepted
2014-03-25 - I-864 (AOS) Package Sent
2014-03-26 - I-864 (AOS) Package Recieved (signed: B. Standish)
2014-03-27 - IV Bill invoiced and Paid
2014-03-27 - IV Packet Sent
2014-03-28 - IV Packet Received (signed: G. Peters)
2014-03-31 - DS-260 Available and Completed online
2014-04-10 - I-864 (AOS) Accepted
2014-04-11 - Received False Checklist
2014-04-14 - Case Complete
2014-04-21 - Received Email Confirmation Case Complete
2014-04-30 - Interview Scheduled for June 3
2014-05-02 - Interview Confirmation Email ( P4) Received
Consulate
2014-05-05 - Case " In Transit " to Embassy

2014-05-08 - Case Arrived U.S.Embassy Bangkok (signed: Nawaphas R)

2014-05-19 - Medical Complete

2014-06-03 - Interview - VISA APPROVED !!!

USA

2014-06-17 - POE - LAX AIRPORT - VISA JOURNEY COMPLETE !!!

2014-06-30 - Social Security Card Received

2014-07-24 - Green Card Received (Valid until 6-17-2024)

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Finally my case was received by NVC, I'm so glad to be here... I have seen that many of you have moved A LOT FASTER THAN USCIS!!!

NVC Journey:

15 APR 2014: Case Received NVC

16 MAY 2014: Case Number & IIN Assigned

17 MAY 2014: DS-261 Completed online / Resubmitted on 03 JUN 2014

17 MAY 2014: AOS bill PAID

20 MAY 2014: AOS bill appeared as PAID

23 MAY 2014 AOS package sent

26 MAY 2014: AOS delivered according to USPS

29 MAY 2014: AOS Scanned into NVC system

03 JUN 2014: Resubmitted DS-261 accidentally :no:

30 JUN 2014: IV bill invoiced

01 JUL 2014: IV bill PAID

02 JUL 2014: IV appeared as PAID

02 JUL 2014: DS-260 available online

02 JUL 2014: DS-260 completed

03 JUL 2014: IV package sent

07 JUL 2014: IV packet delivered according to USPS

08 JUL 2014: AOS checklist received

09 JUL 2014: AOS checklist sent via USPS

10 JUL 2014: AOS checklist delivered according to USPS

10 JUL 2014: IV package scanned into NVC system

14 JUL 2014: AOS checklist scanned into NVC system

03 SEP 2014: Case Complete (must bring AOS to interview)

11 SEP 2014: Interview date scheduled for 06 Oct 2014

----- Awaiting -----

?00-00-2014: Medical

06 OCT 2014: Interview at Embassy

?00-00-2014: POE

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Our timelines are close, I'll be watching you.

And I know this wait is killing me. At least before we could keep busy gathering the required info and preparing forms. I even have my packet for the interview ready, immunizations taken and updated and medical records ready for pick up from doctor. Everything is done now, nothing to occupy my time. Going crazy waiting.

I'll be watching you, as well!

I literally just a minute ago received confirmation of our enrolment, so yours should be at any moment, now, considering that!

Now I need to decide whether to resend the AOS/IV documents, or just assume they received them... would it hurt to send them in again at this point just to be certain?

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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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ArthurandMarcela   249

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I'll be watching you, as well!

I literally just a minute ago received confirmation of our enrolment, so yours should be at any moment, now, considering that!

Now I need to decide whether to resend the AOS/IV documents, or just assume they received them... would it hurt to send them in again at this point just to be certain?

Hi, I have asked other members about EP processing, some told me its faster to do snail mail. How was for you, I have to decide soon which way to go. Thanks!

Dated my husband for 7 years

Married July 29,2013

USCIS

August 21st, 2013: NOA 1

February 21st, 2014: Transferred to California

March 4th, 2014: NOA 2

March 8th, 2014: NOA 2 Hard Copy

NVC

March 14, 2014 Case received by NVC

April 14, 2014: Case number, IIN and BIN assigned :dancing:

April 21, 2014: AOS & IV Bill Invoiced & Paid

April 21, 2014: EP enrollment sent

April 24, 2014 : AOS Bill showing paid

April 25, 2014 : IV Bill showing paid

April 29, 2014: AOS Packet sent (electronic)

May 22, 2014: EP enrollment confirmation received

May 27, 2014: Completed DS-260 & email IV package

June 2, 2014: AOS reviewed and approved

June 19, 2014: Sent missing document (mistake made by paralegal) :ranting:

July 1, 2014: Case Complete! :dance:

July 9, 2014: Received CC email

July 9, 2014-Interview August 18 received date by phone :dance:
July 10,2014-Consulate Received

July 16, 2014: Re-schedule interview for August 5th
July 16, 2014-Medical
August 5, 2014-Interview Visa approved :dancing::dancing:
August 8, 2014 -Visa in Hand :dance: :dance:

POE Montreal: August 11, 2014 :jest:

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My Case number was assigned yesterday(24 hours),when can i expect the DS261 ?

I suppose im being a bit too over excited to move on to the next step but seems NVC is busy with my file and gives the 'case that you have attempted to access is not eligible for further processing by the National Visa Center at this time' statement.

04-15-2013: Marriage in India
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USCIS NVC to Consulate
06-20-2013: Sent I-130 packet 06-06-2014: Case left NVC
06-26-2013: I-130 NOA1 06-09-2014: Case received by Consulate

01-26-2014: I-130 Transfer to Texas Service Center Mumbai Consulate,India
02-14-2014: I-130 Approved (233 days/ 7 months 19 days since NOA1) :dancing:06-09-2014: Medical
03-04-2014: I-130 shipped to NVC 07-07-2014: Biometrics

NVC 07-08-2014: Interview
03-12-2014: NVC received case 07-13-2014: Visa in hand :energy:
04-14-2014: Case Number assigned :thumbs:07-18-2014: POE :wub:
04-14-2014: IIN Number assigned. Email addresses given
04-16-2014: DS-261 Available and submitted to NVC ROC
04-17--2014: AOS invoice available on portal; AOS paid 04/23/2016 - Mailed I-751
04-21-2014: AOS shows "PAID" 04/27/2016 - NOA1

04-18-2014: AOS/I-864 packet express mailed to NVC 04/27/2016 - Check cashed
04-22-2014: AOS packet arrived at NVC 06/07/2016 - Biometrics
04-23-2014: IV invoice available on portal; IV invoice paid. "IN PROCESS"
04-25-2014: IV invoice shows "PAID"
04-25-2014: DS-260 submitted
04-24-2014: IV Packet express mailed to NVC
04-28-2014: IV Packet received by NVC
05-16-2014: Case Complete :goofy:

05-28-2014: Case Complete Email
05-30-2014: Interview scheduled :dance:

06-02-2014: IL received


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Hi, I have asked other members about EP processing, some told me its faster to do snail mail. How was for you, I have to decide soon which way to go. Thanks!

What I've found irritating about EP is that you have no receipt confirmation of your packages arriving. At least if they've been snail mailed, you're able to call and know for certain they have them in the building. I don't know if either way really quickens or slows down the process, as it depends from person to person. I received my enrolment confirmation this evening, but others in the thread haven't received theirs despite having sent the initial enroll email many days before me.

I'd honestly do what makes the most sense for you and your family. Electronic was beneficial for us because I didn't have to wait for Canada Post (as we all know mail seems to move by moose at the best of times), or worry about sending off my originals, but I've not been entirely impressed with this process, either.

Something I will say is that while the NVC maintains that you should receive an auto confirmation each and every time you send them an email, in my experience this has not only been the case, but I had an operator today confirm that they've been finding that the auto responder hasn't been working the way it should due to the huge influx of email they receive daily.

That's my take on it, anyway. :)

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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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Fabian&Rossy   120

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Yes! I have approval on 4/14/14!!!!

Wow... my PD was 6/24/13...

It was long waiting time!

Congratulations!! I am shocked that there are still a lot of June filers waiting for NOA2's.

Haha, that's what some people actually do though :P Unfortunately, I don't get paid a cent :no:

Yup, sadly.

Six Flags gang, we should get together and crowdsource funding for Saylin's vacation to NJ since she can't have a PayPal button :D

I'm just outside Philly. Count me in!

Our journey to happiness: (click "show" to see our timeline)


05/05/12 - Wedding day!

USCIS

06/07/13 - Mailed I-130
06/10/13 - NOA1
12/19/13 - First text/email for case transfer
12/26/13 - Received hard copy transfer notice: Texas Service Center
01/21/14 - NOA2 Approval text/email
01/25/14 - Received hard copy of approved I-797
01/29/14 - Text/email advising TSC shipped case to DOS

NVC
02/06/14 - NVC received our case file.
03/13/14 - Case number, IIN and BIN assigned
03/17/14 - DS-261 completed. Email Confirmation received
03/18/14 - Received email to pay AOS fee. Invoiced and paid (in process)
03/19/14 - Requested NVC to "join" wife's and daughter's cases
03/20/14 - AOS status "PAID" for wife
03/26/14 - AOS status "PAID" for daughter
03/26/14 - AOS packets sent
03/28/14 - IV available and paid for both wife and daughter (in process)
04/01/14 - IV shows "PAID", DS-260 available
04/05/14 - DS-260 complete and submitted
04/07/14 - Civil docs arrived via DHL from my wife. IV packets sent (Finally!!)
04/14/14 - False checklist for IV packet (wife and daughter)
04/15/14 - Confirmed AOS approved (did not ask for specific approval date) - IV packets in system

04/25/14 - CASE COMPLETE (wife and daughter) :dance:

04/30/14 - Interview scheduled (yay!!)

05/02/14 - Received e-mail with P4 letters

05/07/14 - NVC shipped case files to Lima Embassy via DHL. CEAC status "In transit"

05/09/14 - DHL delivered case files to Embassy. CEAC status "Ready"

Embassy (Lima, PE)

06/09/14 - Medical Exam. 4pm appointment

06/24/14 - Interview appointment @8am Visa approved!!! Bananeyessss.gifBananezorro.gif

06/25/14 - CEAC status "Issued"

06/28/14 - Visa in hand

08/05/14 - POE !! smiley-happy093.gif

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What I've found irritating about EP is that you have no receipt confirmation of your packages arriving. At least if they've been snail mailed, you're able to call and know for certain they have them in the building. I don't know if either way really quickens or slows down the process, as it depends from person to person. I received my enrolment confirmation this evening, but others in the thread haven't received theirs despite having sent the initial enroll email many days before me.

I'd honestly do what makes the most sense for you and your family. Electronic was beneficial for us because I didn't have to wait for Canada Post (as we all know mail seems to move by moose at the best of times), or worry about sending off my originals, but I've not been entirely impressed with this process, either.

Something I will say is that while the NVC maintains that you should receive an auto confirmation each and every time you send them an email, in my experience this has not only been the case, but I had an operator today confirm that they've been finding that the auto responder hasn't been working the way it should due to the huge influx of email they receive daily.

That's my take on it, anyway. :)

Thank you for your prompt response, I am incline to do EP because there is no need to send original documents. I will talk to my lawyer this week! thank you again and hope you get your case complete very soon.

Dated my husband for 7 years

Married July 29,2013

USCIS

August 21st, 2013: NOA 1

February 21st, 2014: Transferred to California

March 4th, 2014: NOA 2

March 8th, 2014: NOA 2 Hard Copy

NVC

March 14, 2014 Case received by NVC

April 14, 2014: Case number, IIN and BIN assigned :dancing:

April 21, 2014: AOS & IV Bill Invoiced & Paid

April 21, 2014: EP enrollment sent

April 24, 2014 : AOS Bill showing paid

April 25, 2014 : IV Bill showing paid

April 29, 2014: AOS Packet sent (electronic)

May 22, 2014: EP enrollment confirmation received

May 27, 2014: Completed DS-260 & email IV package

June 2, 2014: AOS reviewed and approved

June 19, 2014: Sent missing document (mistake made by paralegal) :ranting:

July 1, 2014: Case Complete! :dance:

July 9, 2014: Received CC email

July 9, 2014-Interview August 18 received date by phone :dance:
July 10,2014-Consulate Received

July 16, 2014: Re-schedule interview for August 5th
July 16, 2014-Medical
August 5, 2014-Interview Visa approved :dancing::dancing:
August 8, 2014 -Visa in Hand :dance: :dance:

POE Montreal: August 11, 2014 :jest:

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Thank you for your prompt response, I am incline to do EP because there is no need to send original documents. I will talk to my lawyer this week! thank you again and hope you get your case complete very soon.

Sounds good! Glad I could be of assistance. :)

I hope so, too! I'll wish that yours has a speedy journey through the NVC!

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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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