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BOS_LHR
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I've been thinking this as I followed this thread lately, too. There's so much negativity here recently and much of it comes from obsessive phone calls with long wait times and less-than-charming oper

cindy0908
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Every little step forward is worth celebrating!

domwardbound
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Hmm.. We obviously all have a desire for more information than the average person (or we wouldn't be here), but sometimes it is really helpful and even necessary for me to take a step back from both t

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MsGoyave   45

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: France
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Little misunderstanding. I'm the beneficiary and my husband is the petitioner. He moved from US to Poland, cause at the beginning of our journey together we wanted to stay in Europe.

Anyway, i'm tired of this process. Want to start my new life asap.

Oh yes sorry I misread your post! But as you said the whole process is so tiring even when we have our husbands/wives by our side. It's like we can't really move on and make concrete plans... Anyway, best of luck to you!!

He is a US citizen, lived in the UK, now moved back to the US. I am French, we met in 2010 in the UK and got married in March 2013 in France.

-2013-04-22: NOA1 (Case transferred on 12/04) -2014-02-07: NOA2 -2014-02-24: Case received at NVC (Case # received on 03/27) -2014-03-29: DS-261 completed -2014-03-31: AOS fee paid (shown as PAID on 04/02, package sent on 04/03) -2014-04-04: IV fee paid (shown as PAID on 04/08, package sent on 04/05) -2014-04-08: DS-260 completed online -2014-04-14: AOS & IV packages received at NVC (entered in the system on 04/17 and 04/18) -2014-05-05: AOS checklist (phone), joint-sponsor's proof of citizenship lost (other copy arrived at NVC on 05/08, NVC "received" the checklist response on 05/09)
-2014-05-09: IV package accepted
-2014-06-04: Case complete
-2014-06-11: Interview scheduled (July 23rd - APPROVED)
-2014-08-01: Visa in hand
-2014-08-04: POE

- 2016-05-05: CRI-89 - Petition to remove conditions sent

- 2016-05-10: NOA received

- 2016-06-13: Biometrics

Waiting....

bdrew612 Proficient

bdrew612   1,071

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: United Kingdom
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I had mentioned earlier that I was gonna take a hiatus from my frequent NVC phone calls. So I broke the streak today. I made the phone call and had the longest wait ever, before one of the operators came on and told me that it will not be long before my case is complete. Why? I calmly asked, and she said its because they were revewing April 26th mails (It was a Saturday) and she noted that my I864W was received on May1. I wonder how many days they take to review an average day's mail. Time will tell..... crossed fingers and toes.

They must be doing a couple days at a time, because someone got a case complete today (CONGRATS) and the last document sent in was received on April 28th.

Or the Agent was lying.

*Edit: Now that I'm thinking about it, NVC doesn't receive mail on Saturdays! Unless they only receive packets via regular mail? My AOS was sent overnight on a Friday and NVC was not available to accept the package so it was re-delivered on Monday. I stick with option 2, Agent Liar Pants lol

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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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lucybelle Proficient

lucybelle   453

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Costa Rica
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Basically, 1 year ago i've started my adventure with immigration process. Hip Hip Hooray (ironic) :jest: :dance: :jest:

It's been fourteen months for me! :dancing:

N-400 May 2017 Google Doc

Full timeline- 

 

Filed from abroad- Costa Rica

NOA1- NOA2: 316 days

Jan 12, 2013: Married!!
Mar 19, 2013: NOA1

Jan 28, 2014: I-130 approved

NVC- Green Card in Hand: 189 days

Feb 3, 2014: TSC sends case to NVC
April 14: Real checklist for AOS (saying tax number was incorrect when it wasn't)
April 30: Another AOS checklist, for proof of employment (which was already sent)
May 1: Checklist for IV- certified marriage certificate (even though I sent a certified one originally)
July 1: INTERVIEW!!! - APPROVED!
July 16: POE through Miami
July 22: SSN card in the mail
August 30, 2014: Green card arrives in the mail!!!
 
ROC: 366 days
April 27, 2016: Sent 300 page ROC packet to VSC via overnight mail
May 16: Check shown as charged online, received NOA 1 dated April 29
June 20, 2016- Biometrics
April 28, 2017: Approval
May 4, 2017: Approval letter arrived
May 15, 2017: GC arrives in mail
 
N-400: 190 days
May 8: Sent packet to Dallas Lockbox
May 12: NOA 1, Credit card charged
June 7: Biometrics
June 16: "In line"
Oct 2: Interview letter arrives (online status still says ''in line'')
Oct 31: Interview- Approved!
Nov 13: Oath ceremony!  Applied for passport & registered to vote on site.
Nov 22: Passport arrives (paid for expedited service and overnight delivery)
 
Journey complete! A total of 1701 days or 4 years, 7 months and 26 days.
Fabian&Rossy Enthusiast

Fabian&Rossy   120

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Peru
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I have the most wonderful news...CASE COMPLETE!!!

The wait had been long and tormenting but we like many have passed the test..

Luckily dint have any checklists but they did confirm june interviews are filled.

All of you are in our prayers and im waiting to see more good news.

I had been a silent watcher here but many of you helped me in the most needed times.Thanks to my VJ family.

Congratulations!!! :dancing::dance::jest:

I hope and pray that's true. My docs were received April 29th and I still have not heard anything. No checklist, no case complete, nothing :cry:

Same boat as you guys, and same dates too. No checklists, no nothing!

Hey guys, this is a good sign for you as well. ariendj submitted the last packet around the same date as you both did, so you should be hearing news pretty soon.

Good Luck!

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

etrangais Experienced

etrangais   952

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They must be doing a couple days at a time, because someone got a case complete today (CONGRATS) and the last document sent in was received on April 28th.

Or the Agent was lying.

*Edit: Now that I'm thinking about it, NVC doesn't receive mail on Saturdays! Unless they only receive packets via regular mail? My AOS was sent overnight on a Friday and NVC was not available to accept the package so it was re-delivered on Monday. I stick with option 2, Agent Liar Pants lol

I got CC on 15-May-2014 and the last mail I sent (IV docs) was enterred in the system 28-Apr-2014

Good luck all

11/17/2016: Got engaged
11/28/2016: I-130 sent to Chicago IL lock box
01/12/2016: NOA1

bdrew612 Proficient

bdrew612   1,071

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: United Kingdom
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I got CC on 15-May-2014 and the last mail I sent (IV docs) was enterred in the system 28-Apr-2014

Good luck all

So they must be reviewing May packages by now.... I give up. lol

And thank you (and congrats again)!

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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Fabian&Rossy Enthusiast

Fabian&Rossy   120

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Peru
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Thank you so much, yes I spoke to Shelley and when I asked for the Invoice number she hesitated then gave it to me. I rather like the

people on nights much better. :D(F)(L)(F) But today I just couldn't wait. :)

Congratulations dear Soloenta!! Now the good stuff begins :D

Finally!!! NVC AND IID numbers obtained...now on to next steps....!!!!!

Now when i fill the DS261 Do i have to fill one for my wife and one for each of her children??

Congrats LGCG! Yes, you should have received case and IIN numbers for each applicant to log in to CEAC.

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

rishabh1987 Contributor

rishabh1987   10

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
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Hey guys...

I am preety confused l..hope you guys can help ..

My Wife name is Daljeet Kaur

She is indian and in her passport its blank where the surname goes and

Daljeet kaur in the place where first Name goes ...

Now I have filled all the paper work saying her last name is kaur ..first is Daljeet ..

Would you guys think that would be a problem for me ?

observatorka Community Regular

observatorka   197

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Oh yes sorry I misread your post! But as you said the whole process is so tiring even when we have our husbands/wives by our side. It's like we can't really move on and make concrete plans... Anyway, best of luck to you!!

thank you!!! fingers crossed!!! good luck!!! :)

It's been fourteen months for me! :dancing:

let's throw a party on VJ :rofl:

elninost0rm Apprentice

elninost0rm   12

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
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Just got my NVC case number today (or yesterday, not sure. Didn't have it last Friday either way). Anyway, I got the case number and IIN number. My attorney has been notified as well. I just sent the enroll e-mail but I've been hearing that it takes awhile for them to even get around to enrolling you -_- Anyway, anyone have a recent example to go off of?

We are an MTL beneficiary, so I sent the "ENROLL MTLXXXXXXXXX" e-mail to the NVCElectronic e-mail and received the following response:

This email is an auto response. Please do not respond.


Dear Sir or Madam,

This email address collects scanned forms and documents ONLY. We do not respond to inquiries from this email. If you submitted scanned forms and documents, we will send you more instructions as soon as we review your case.

If you did not submit scanned forms or documents, we will delete your email. If you have a question about your case, please contact us by email or phone.

Be sure to include the following information with each inquiry:

* Your case number;

* The Principal applicant's name and date of birth;

* The Petitioner's name; and

* If your visa petition is employment-based, the employer's company or organization name.

Email: nvcinquiry@state.gov
Type your case number in the subject line and ask about only one case per email.

Phone: (603) 334-0700
Customer Service Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight (Eastern Time).



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I am the petitioner.

USCIS2013 Enthusiast

USCIS2013   22

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Hey guys...

I am preety confused l..hope you guys can help ..

My Wife name is Daljeet Kaur

She is indian and in her passport its blank where the surname goes and

Daljeet kaur in the place where first Name goes ...

Now I have filled all the paper work saying her last name is kaur ..first is Daljeet ..

Would you guys think that would be a problem for me ?

I had a same problem with my friend and India while giving Visa and also In port of entry there was so much problem they created .

You can go to pass offoice and change it .It is easy and they will just correct .

NOA 1

Oct 15,2013 - Applied case

Oct 16 ,2013 - Received NOA 1 number

March 7 , 2014 - Transfer To TSC

April 3, 2014 - Approved NOA 1

April 7 ,2014- Shipped to NVC :dancing:

NOA 2

April 16,2014 - NVC received the case. :dancing:

May 15,2014-NVC number and INN . :dance::dance:

May 20,2014 - In process AOS and IV fees.

May21,2014- Status paid for AOS :thumbs:

May 22,2014 - Status paid for IV :thumbs:

May 27,2014 - Completed DS260 form

May 29,2014 - AOS and IV packet sent

May 30,2014- AOS and IV packet delivered thru Fedex.

June 3,2014- Received both packages (Scanned into the system)

July 11.2014- Reviewed both packages.

July 11,2014 - IV package accepted and AOS checklist

July 11,2014 - AOS checklist received (Scanned into system)

July 18,2014-AOS 2nd checklist received (Scanned into system)

Aug 4,2014 -Case completed(By phone).. :dance: :energy:

Aug 8,2014- Got an official email for CC.

Aug 15,2014 - Interview sedule

Sep 16,2014 - Interview date. :no::rolleyes::dance::dance::energy::whistle::whistle::jest::jest::jest::jest:

MoBar65 Rising Star

MoBar65   520

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Filed: EB-1 Visa Country: Kuwait
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Being in AP previously doesn't exclude you from AP in the future. It's a case-by-case basis.

But, hopefully you won't have to go through it again, or not as long anyways.

You're absolutely right Saylin. I just went through my old emails and "discovered" that I was actually put into AP for 5 weeks for the previous J1 visa. The later 13-month AP for the B1/B2 visa must've completely driven it out of my mind!

Will I be breaking a record if I went into AP for a third time?

21-MAR-2014 I-140 + PP sent to USCIS

31-MAR-2014 Petition approved

16-APR-2014 Case shipped to NVC

29-APR-2014 Case received by NVC

23-MAY-2014 Case # assigned

4-JUN-2014 IV Bill invoiced and PAID (AOS Exempt, DS-261 Waived)

6-JUN-2014 DS-260 forms submitted

10-JUN-2014 IV Docs received by NVC

13-JUN-2014 IV Docs matched to case (scanned)

30-JUL-2014 Case Complete, CC email auto-sent one week later

20-AUG-2014 AOS fee changed to N/A (Final clearance for interview scheduling?)

29-AUG-2014 Consular Interview scheduled on Oct 1st. Later rescheduled to Sep 24th. P4 Letter received following business day

14-SEP-2014 CEAC status changed to Ready

15-SEP-2014 Medical results delivered to Embassy by Panel Physician

24-SEP-2014 Consular Interview, went into AP (3rd AP in as many consecutive visa applications)

14-OCT-2014 Visa issued

22-OCT-2014 POE at Dulles Airport, Washington, D.C.

LoveMyTico Mentor

LoveMyTico   999

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Costa Rica
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Basically, 1 year ago i've started my adventure with immigration process. Hip Hip Hooray (ironic) :jest: :dance: :jest:

13 months for me...

Married March 9, 2013
NOA1 I-130 April 12, 2013
Transferred to TSC Nov 27, 2013
APPROVED March 18, 2014 FINALLY ! ! ! !! 11 MONTHS & 6 LONG DAYS FOR MY NOA2
Case shipped from TSC to NVC March 21, 2014
Rec'd NOA2 hard copy March 22, 2014
Case rec'd & Case Number assigned April 1, 2014 AMAZING !!!
PAID IV and AOS fees online April 5, 2014
Fees show paid/DS 260 avail. /DS260 submitted/AOS&IV pkg sent April 9, 2014
FEDEX delivered @ NVC April 11, 2014
Revised AOS pkg delivered April 15, 2014
AOS & IV rec'd& scanned in @ NVC April 15, 2014
Revised AOS scanned April 18, 2014
AOS checklist for income and IV pkg April 30, 2014 (checklist expected due to Lawyers mistakes)
DS260 accepted April 30, 2014
Checklist for Birth cert/police cert May 1, 2014
AOS accepted May 5, 2014
Birth cert scanned MAY 8, 2014

CASE COMPLETE JUNE 4, 2014 CC letter received via email June 11, 2014

INTERVIEW JULY 15, 2014

Waiver finally FedEx'd to Phoenix Lockbox August 21, 2014

WAIVER APPROVED December 17, 2014

Received Instruction Letter via email December 23, 2014

Final Embassy Appointment January 5, 2015 YAY !

Visa ISSUED January 12, 2015

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Saylin Grand Master

Saylin   1,605

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Canada
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You're absolutely right Saylin. I just went through my old emails and "discovered" that I was actually put into AP for 5 weeks for the previous J1 visa. The later 13-month AP for the B1/B2 visa must've completely driven it out of my mind!

Will I be breaking a record if I went into AP for a third time?

Not sure, don't follow number of times in AP :P Most people here just apply for and come on the one visa ;)

My Personal Blog - Journey Through Immigration

IR-1/CR-1 Flowchart

Montreal Consulate Pictures/Maps

Wiki for Canadian Spouses for NVC (electronic processing and online forms)

Wiki on NVC Process

Immigration Timeline (Click "Show" to see full immigration timeline)

 

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