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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Egypt
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Yup I called. After being on hold for a little over an hour I got a hold of someone and they told me my case was complete. My checklist was scanned in on May 13th. I appreciate everyones help throughout this process so far. It's been a long process, started it last April. Also, congrats to all the others who have received case completes recently.

:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: So very happy for you, it is a process is a very long one, God willing at the end of this journey will be our loved ones. :D

America, Give Me My Spouse/Fiancé !

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Married. 10-16-2011. (L)

I-130 Sent. 03-14-2014 PD changed 6-24-2013. Received DS-261 / AOS Bill: 05-28-2014.

I-130 NOA1. 03-20-2013. Pay AOS Bill: 05-28- 2014. smileys-money-114847.gif

Returned to me due to mistake. 04-27-2013. Submit DS-261: 05-28-2014 Scanned on May 30 Th.
Returned to USCIS
04-30-2013. Send AOS Package: 06-10-2014.
Returned to me again USCIS mistake.
05-14-2013. Send AOS Package: 06-10-2014.
Returned to USCIS. 06-24-2013 due to travel. Receive IV Bill: 07-07-2014. 2uge4p4.gif
I-130 NOA2, Approved. 04-08-2014. Send IV Package: 07-22-2014 Scanned 07/24/2014.
Your I-130 was approved in 283, actual 343 days.
Submitted DS-260; 07/14/2014

Arrived NVC. 04-25-2014. NVC requested parents marriage cert, 10/10/2014

Case number given. 05-20-2014. Last scan date, 10/22/2014
Sent AOS Package: 06-10-2014. AOS Approved: 12-16-2014. egyptian.gif
Sent AOS Package: 06-10-2014.
Receive I-864 Package: 06-25-2014.
Pay AOS Bill: 05-28- 2014. smileys-money-114847.gif

CASE COMPLETE : They lied, 09-17-2014 42.gifActual CC 12-16-2014. Finally smiley-sick014.gif

Interview date given on 12-29-2014. Interview date 02-19-2015

01-29-2015 - Medical

02-19-2015 - Interview: Denied, reason given does not believe we are a Bona Fide marriage. voodoo-smiley-emoticon.gif groin-kick-smiley-emoticon.gif

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Egypt
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I am from Cuenca-Ecuador....... :dancing::luv:

OMG, I love Cuenca what a beautiful city it is, I love the Andes mountains and by the way I thought you where from Mexico because of your picture/paining hehehee. Wow small world eh! :yes:

America, Give Me My Spouse/Fiancé !

https://www.youtube....O6dwPf8HqZBzjUA

Help us make processing times at USCIS service centers fairer.
http://helptsc.tumblr.com/

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Married. 10-16-2011. (L)

I-130 Sent. 03-14-2014 PD changed 6-24-2013. Received DS-261 / AOS Bill: 05-28-2014.

I-130 NOA1. 03-20-2013. Pay AOS Bill: 05-28- 2014. smileys-money-114847.gif

Returned to me due to mistake. 04-27-2013. Submit DS-261: 05-28-2014 Scanned on May 30 Th.
Returned to USCIS
04-30-2013. Send AOS Package: 06-10-2014.
Returned to me again USCIS mistake.
05-14-2013. Send AOS Package: 06-10-2014.
Returned to USCIS. 06-24-2013 due to travel. Receive IV Bill: 07-07-2014. 2uge4p4.gif
I-130 NOA2, Approved. 04-08-2014. Send IV Package: 07-22-2014 Scanned 07/24/2014.
Your I-130 was approved in 283, actual 343 days.
Submitted DS-260; 07/14/2014

Arrived NVC. 04-25-2014. NVC requested parents marriage cert, 10/10/2014

Case number given. 05-20-2014. Last scan date, 10/22/2014
Sent AOS Package: 06-10-2014. AOS Approved: 12-16-2014. egyptian.gif
Sent AOS Package: 06-10-2014.
Receive I-864 Package: 06-25-2014.
Pay AOS Bill: 05-28- 2014. smileys-money-114847.gif

CASE COMPLETE : They lied, 09-17-2014 42.gifActual CC 12-16-2014. Finally smiley-sick014.gif

Interview date given on 12-29-2014. Interview date 02-19-2015

01-29-2015 - Medical

02-19-2015 - Interview: Denied, reason given does not believe we are a Bona Fide marriage. voodoo-smiley-emoticon.gif groin-kick-smiley-emoticon.gif

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Ecuador
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I am from Cuenca-Ecuador....... :dancing::luv:

Ohhhhhh that joy is really listening to people from Ecuador hopefully we stay in touch. pproceso all this is too tedious. pending invoice IV ....

USICS

NOA1 : 14 MAYO 2013

TRANSF : ​​18 DE DIC 2013 CSC

NOA2 : 19 DE FEBRERO 2014

NVC

02/27/2014 - NVC recibio
03/31/2014 - Número de Caso Asignado NVC
4.9 / 2014 - DS-261 en línea ahora Ahora Ahora

09/04/2014 - I-864 (AOS) Bill Generado y Pagado

04/12/2014 - I-864 (AOS) Bill Muestra Pagado
06 / 05/2014 - I-864 (AOS) Paquete Enviado

09.06 / 2014 - I-864 (AOS) Paquete Recieved

6.11 / 2014 - I-864 (AOS) Paquete Escaneado

6.17 / 2014 DS-261 Completado y recivido
7.16 / 2014 - facturado Bill IV

20/07 / 2014 - Pagado Bill IV

23/07/2014 - DS-260 available y completado en línea ahora Ahora Ahora

8 / 08 / 2014 / Enviados Documentos IV

X / / X / 2.014 -
2.014 mil-XX-XX - Caso Completo
2014-XX-XX - Entrevista Programada

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
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[...]

By the way. How do I edit my timeline so it's visible to everyone.

I have updated it, but it's not showing up.

Do you mean signature? Update it and be sure to hit the 'save' button at the very bottom :)

You know what would be AWESOME? If people completed the form so the spreadsheet could be up to date! I know there are people whose documents were scanned in past the 1st who have had CCs!

But I'm pretty sure people have dropped off and that's why they aren't updating.... oh wells, guess I'll stalk the CEAC site for my AOS fee to become N/A!

Supporting you right back on this one!

:help: SIGNATURES AND TIMELINES PRETTY PLEASE EVERYONE :help:

Just a quick question about contacting the NVC. I am trying to go through Google Voice inside my gmail account. I have been pressing redial for an hour and a half, a few hundred times. It's not going through at all. Is it not possible to call the NVC with Google Voice? (This is the ideal option, as it's free and I'm out of the country.)

Thank you.

I used Google Voice as soon as I heard about it! What a great (and free!) option instead of holding a phone to my ear for 45 minutes :P

After 30 mins. Of waiting i got my nvc case number and IIN

WHAT NEXTTTTTT ????

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/498764-nvc-filers-june-2014/ :idea:

I-864 Quick Question!

Part 5. Sponsor's Household Size (DO NOT COUNT ANYONE TWICE)

If there are only two people (petitioner and beneficiary and no children) in the household, this section looks like:

1. Enter the number you entered on Line 7 of Part 3. : 1

2. Yourself: 1

3. If you are currently married, enter "1" for your spouse.: 0

...

8. Add together lines 1-7 and enter the number here. Household Size: 2

I know I'm not supposed to count the beneficiary twice and the beneficiary is counted at "1. Enter the number you entered on Line 7 of Part 3." so you don't count the same person at "3. If you are currently married, enter "1" for your spouse". Just double checking!

Don't mark anyone twice is the key... the form can be used for people other than a spouse. That section states: for persons NOT being sponsored. Don't put a '1' for that spouse section :luv:

Yup I called. After being on hold for a little over an hour I got a hold of someone and they told me my case was complete. My checklist was scanned in on May 13th. I appreciate everyones help throughout this process so far. It's been a long process, started it last April. Also, congrats to all the others who have received case completes recently.

I would never have noticed if bdrew hadn't commented about this lol.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! :goofy::goofy::goofy:

:dancing::dancing::dancing: CASE COMPLETE as of May 5... checklist scanned on the 12th of may

ceac.... changed from paid to N/A..

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU TOO!!! :dance::dance::dance:

"If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you."

"Life is not what it's supposed to be. It's what it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference."

Beneficiary - Applying for CR1/IR1 (but also played the K3 card prior to understanding it may be phased out.)

2013: July 20: I-130 sent (Chicago lockbox)

July 24: I-130 NOA1

July 24: I-129F sent (Dallas Lockbox)

Aug 2: I-129F NOA1

Aug 12: Alien Registration Number was changed, I-129F.

2014: Jan 28/29/30: - 3 transfer notices for I-130 and I-129F.

Feb 3 - Hard copy arrived -Notice of transfer to Texas stating Jan 29th.

Feb 10 - NOA2

Feb 27 - email stating I-130 being sent to NVC from TSC.

March 6 -NVC received our case.

April 7 - CASE NUMBER yay! IIN and BIN obtained and email given.

April 9 - DS261 available and filled in online.

April 9 - AOS not yet payable but visible.

April 10 - email regarding NVC case number and access to DS261 received/ email regarding AOS received and paid.

April 11 - AOS sent by snail mail.

April 14 - AOS arrived per mail tracking.

April 15 - IV bill received via email, IV bill paid/ in process, IV package sent.

April 18 - IV bill showing paid/ DS-260 available and done!

- AOS scanned into their system.

April 21 - IV package arrived per mail tracking.

April 24 - IV scanned into their system.

May 2 - False checklist for IV documents= AOS approval.

May 13 - NVC rep reported ? missing Police certificate via my phone call.

- Supervisor review initiated.

May 14 - Checklist for Police certificate came via email.

- Sent checklisted documentation priority post!

May 15 - Package delivered per mail tracking.

May 19 - Case COMPLETE!! Police certificate found by NVC:)

May 28 - Case complete email arrived.

May 30 - Assigned Interview date!

June 2 - Interview letter arrived via email.

June 11- Medical appointment Surrey, BC

July 8 - Interview in Montreal!! APPROVED!!!!!!!! July 10 - Visa package and passport in hand!! July 23 - POE!!

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Egypt
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well, it looks like no one answered my question.. :unsure: I should just go to sleep. Good night

I'm so nervous I can't even think.

Ok asking a favor please, you know sometimes we just can't think because of this process and we are so scared we have to ask question that might be answered in the Wiki but it just doesn't register. We are all different and for one I know I'll suck at the I-864.

So please answer this question for Njordan and God will reward you. I think this is the question below.

"Filed taxes as single, but had no idea that we could file MFS AND PUT NRA. I just read on this website. What should I do? If I had to amend it when can I ? Should I just wait til next year when wife comes and has SSN ? Should I do it before her interview? If she's asked should she just tell them I am amending it when she hopefully gets her visa and SSN ? Idk? "

Thank you in advance. (F) (L) (F)

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America, Give Me My Spouse/Fiancé !

https://www.youtube....O6dwPf8HqZBzjUA

Help us make processing times at USCIS service centers fairer.
http://helptsc.tumblr.com/

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Married. 10-16-2011. (L)

I-130 Sent. 03-14-2014 PD changed 6-24-2013. Received DS-261 / AOS Bill: 05-28-2014.

I-130 NOA1. 03-20-2013. Pay AOS Bill: 05-28- 2014. smileys-money-114847.gif

Returned to me due to mistake. 04-27-2013. Submit DS-261: 05-28-2014 Scanned on May 30 Th.
Returned to USCIS
04-30-2013. Send AOS Package: 06-10-2014.
Returned to me again USCIS mistake.
05-14-2013. Send AOS Package: 06-10-2014.
Returned to USCIS. 06-24-2013 due to travel. Receive IV Bill: 07-07-2014. 2uge4p4.gif
I-130 NOA2, Approved. 04-08-2014. Send IV Package: 07-22-2014 Scanned 07/24/2014.
Your I-130 was approved in 283, actual 343 days.
Submitted DS-260; 07/14/2014

Arrived NVC. 04-25-2014. NVC requested parents marriage cert, 10/10/2014

Case number given. 05-20-2014. Last scan date, 10/22/2014
Sent AOS Package: 06-10-2014. AOS Approved: 12-16-2014. egyptian.gif
Sent AOS Package: 06-10-2014.
Receive I-864 Package: 06-25-2014.
Pay AOS Bill: 05-28- 2014. smileys-money-114847.gif

CASE COMPLETE : They lied, 09-17-2014 42.gifActual CC 12-16-2014. Finally smiley-sick014.gif

Interview date given on 12-29-2014. Interview date 02-19-2015

01-29-2015 - Medical

02-19-2015 - Interview: Denied, reason given does not believe we are a Bona Fide marriage. voodoo-smiley-emoticon.gif groin-kick-smiley-emoticon.gif

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Thailand
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Filed taxes as single, but had no idea that we could file MFS AND PUT NRA. I just read on this website. What should I do? If I had to amend it when can I ? Should I just wait til next year when wife comes and has SSN ? Should I do it before her interview? If she's asked should she just tell them I am amending it when she hopefully gets her visa and SSN ? Idk?

My husband filed single as well and when I had my interview I got AP bec of that. So look at his site, bkghosh sent it to me. My husband did it already.

http://www.irs.gov/p...-pdf/f1040x.pdf

You will need to print it out, fill it in and mail it. Only the petitioner needs to sign it. In the place for Spouse's SS# you will put NRA.

Keep a copy of the form to be submitted to the consulate.

(F) 2013-01-03 - Got married (F) (L) (L) (L)

USCIS

NVC

2013-01-21 - Sent i-130 2014-01-17 - NVC received 2014-04-30 - email for case complete received (got early in the morning)

2013-02-22 - NOA1 2014-02-28 - NVC case number assigned 2014-04-30 - Interview scheduled (by phone in the afternoon)

2013-12-10 got RFE 2014-03-03 - AOS (I-864) and IV bill paid 2014-05-02 - IL received by email

2013-12-23 RFE sent 2014-03-06 - Sent I-864(AOS) Package 2014-05-03 - Case in Transit (checked from ceac tracking)

2014-01-03 Approved 2014-03-07 - DS-260 completed online 2014-05-09 - Case Ready (Ceac tracking)

2014-01-21 - NOA2 2014-03-24 - Received checklist for IV (civil docs)

2014-03-27 - Received checklist for AOS

2014-04-01 - Sent AOS package and original civil docs by our attorney via regular mail (respond to checklist)

2014-04-07 - Received AOS and civil docs package by NVC

2014-04-09 - AOS and civil docs package (checklist) by NVC logged in the system

2014-04-23 - Case completed Consulate

2014-05-05 - Medical done

2014-06-06 - Interview (AP received 221g white form for additional documents, letter from my husband answering the CO's questions in the form ) and proofs (e.g. emails, pictures, call logs, etc which we already submitted during the interview but still I added more evidence such as our FB Private Messages, money transfer receipts and a letter from my husband's bishop to prove that our marriage is real)

2014-06-17 - Status updated still AP

2014-06-18 - Status updated still AP - (the US Emb. received the doc.) 2014-06-19 - Status updated still AP

2014-06-26 - Status updated still AP 2014-07-01 - Status updated still AP - (my husband wrote an email to the CO and he got a reply. - said under consideration)

2014-07-16 - Status updated still AP - (the house of rep. sent them an email and the US Embassy replied to him/her)

2014-07- 18 - USEM received more evidence we sent (Western Union - money transfer receipt).

2014-07- 20 - Status updated still AP (confused bec it is Sunday on the 20th July, maybe scanned the additional docs sent to them)

2014-07- 21 - Status updated still AP 2014-07- 23 - My husband went to the house of Senate and they attended to him right away.

2014-07- 24 - The asst. at the senate responded immediately and contacted the USEM.

2014-07- 28 - Status updated still AP (received an email from the USEM, 1. Applicant, your case is ready to be issued, but your passport #********** needs to be cancelled first & returned to our office at your earliest convenience. Please contact visasbkki@state.gov to pick up your old passport to complete this step.)

2014-07- 28 - Cancelled my old passport and sent them to the USEM.

2014-07- 30 - The embassy received my 2 passports (old and new) 2014-07- 31 - Status updated still AP (Maybe scanned my mail)

2014-08- 08 - Status updated "READY"

2014-08- 13 - Status updated still "READY" I sent them an email re the ready status. Aug. 11 & 12 National holiday USEM closed.

2014-08- 14 - Status updated still "READY" I received an email from the USEM,We have received your said documents. Please be informed that your visa has now been approved. We are working with the preparation of your visa package and will mail it to the applicant address on GSS profile which takes approximately 7-10 days. Applicant should refrain from making any irrevocable travel arrangements until he/she receives.<p>

2014-08- 18 - Visa in-hand

2014-09-07 arrived Atlanta airport

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BUSINESS days ... and don't forget there was a holiday in the mix too

Were you married in France?

We were married in France and have lived there for nearly 2 years.

Congrats! Where is your husband's home country? Maybe the US Consulate doesn't do visa interviews there.

I think you need to email them to get it changed and from seeing others, it can delay the process. Is it a pain for you to go to Paris?

My husband needs to go to Paris for his interview. Few of us are currently waiting for interview dates still.

The current assigned embassy is Beirut, as he's Lebanese. It would be greatly inconvenient to have the interview in a country he hasn't lived in in 12 years! We live in Paris, so we'd really prefer the interview to take place there. I've been seeing the delays in scheduling Paris interviews, which is surely frustrating for everybody waiting. The agent I spoke to gave me the procedure for requesting an embassy change, mentioning that I can optionally include documentation from the Paris embassy that they'll agree to interview him there.

I've seen the ruffled feathers in this forum over people who got through USCIS very quickly complaining about the process, and I certainly don't want to ruffle them further. I had no control over moving swiftly through USCIS, but when we did, it was heaven-sent, since completing the process and being in the US sooner would *greatly* facilitate our life at a time when we are both trying to launch careers and start a family. We took it as a huge blessing, and we still really hope to get through to an interview as quickly as possible. I know we all want to be moving on with our lives, and I hope everyone, especially those who have been waiting so long, can do so as swiftly as may be!

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Petitioner and Beneficiary both live temporarily in France, no DCF

USCIS
04/18/14: I-130 sent via Chronopost
04/21/14: NOA1
05/01/14: NOA2

NVC
05/12/14: NVC received case
06/04/14: Case number assigned (wrong embassy); received IIN
06/12/14: Case number reassigned to correct embassy, same IIN
06/13/14: Received DS-261 email and AOS invoice; completed DS-261 and paid AOS fee
06/18/14: AOS fee appears as "Paid" in the portal
06/26/14: AOS package sent via FedEx
06/30/14: AOS package delivered to NVC
07/07/14: AOS package scanned in
07/18/14: Received IV fee invoice; paid IV fee.
07/21/14: Sent IV package
07/21/14: IV Fee shows as paid
07/21/14: Submitted DS-260
07/23/14: IV packaged delivered to NVC
07/25/14: IV package scanned in
08/21/14: Received false checklist for IV documents -- AOS approved!
09/16/14: AOS fee changed from "Paid" to "N/A" -- CASE COMPLETE!
09/23/14: Received Case Complete email from NVC
10/06/14: Received Interview Date
10/07/14: Received interview letter via email
11/04/14: Medical
11/12/14: INTERVIEW! Approved! :dancing:

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Morocco
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How long do you have to pay all fees and submit the documents. Is it one calendar year or.....?

I-130 Sent : AUG22-2013

I-130 NOA1 : Aug 26-2013

Transfer Feb 19-2014

NOA 2: April-16 - 2014

NVC:

Case received: May - 02 - 2014

Case number & IIN: June 06-2014

DS-261 available & completed: June 18-2014

AOS fee invoiced and paid: June 18-2014

AOS packet sent: July - 23 - 2014

AOS scanned: July - 28 - 2014

IV fee invoiced AUG 4-2014

IV fee shows as paid: Aug 8-2014

IV packet sent: AUG - 1 - 2014

iv packet recieved AUG 4-2014

IV packet scanned Aug 6,2014

DS-260 Completed: Aug 8 2014

Case Complete Aug 22 2014

CEAC Status update Ready AUG 25 2014

Contacted by Embassy September 12 2014

Returned all paperwork and given an interview date Sept 18

Interview date Sept 30 2014

Approved Sept 30 2014


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Ok, I am officially an idiot. I sent my revised AOS from my checklist today. I was in such a rush and panic about the whole thing, I just checked what I sent and I forgot to tick the box that I am an American citizen :oops:

I can't do anything, but send another one on Tuesday when our post office opens again after a public holiday in Australia. I just can't believe I did this, I am so rattled and feel sick to my stomach. So, I guess I can add another few days onto my wait. I was sure I checked and re-checked the form, but was obviously not thinking straight because I was in a rush. :ranting: Kicking myself so hard right now.

USCIS
18 June 2013 - Sent I-130
21 June 2013 - NOA1

18 Dec 2013 - Transferred to Nebraska

6 March 2014 - I-130 Approval/NOA2

NVC
18 March 2014 - Case received

28 April 2014 - DS -261 Available and complete

28 April 2014 - AOS Bill invoiced and paid

1 May 2014 - IV Bill invoiced and paid

2 May 2014 - AOS Package sent

6 May 2014 - DS-260 Completed online

9 May 2014 - AOS Package scanned at NVC

15 May 2014 - IV Package sent

22 May 2014 - IV Package scanned at NVC

6 June 2014 - Received AOS checklist

10 June 2014 - Posted AOS checklist response

20 June 2014 - AOS checklist scanned at NVC

24 June 2014 - False checklist for AOS checklist received (IV package approved)

26 August 2014 - Case complete via supervisor review over the phone, AOS fee changed to "N/A" on CEAC website

10 September 2014 - Interview scheduled

12 September 2014 - Paperwork "In Transit" on CEAC website

Embassy
15 September 2014 - Medical

15 September 2014 - Paperwork arrived at embassy (according to DHL tracking)

19 September 2014 - Paperwork "Ready" on CEAC website
7 October 2014 - Interview - VISA APPROVED!!!

9 October 2014 - Visa in hand
22 January 2015 - POE LAX

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Egypt
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We were married in France and have lived there for nearly 2 years.

The current assigned embassy is Beirut, as he's Lebanese. It would be greatly inconvenient to have the interview in a country he hasn't lived in in 12 years! We live in Paris, so we'd really prefer the interview to take place there. I've been seeing the delays in scheduling Paris interviews, which is surely frustrating for everybody waiting. The agent I spoke to gave me the procedure for requesting an embassy change, mentioning that I can optionally include documentation from the Paris embassy that they'll agree to interview him there.

I've seen the ruffled feathers in this forum over people who got through USCIS very quickly complaining about the process, and I certainly don't want to ruffle them further. I had no control over moving swiftly through USCIS, but when we did, it was heaven-sent, since completing the process and being in the US sooner would *greatly* facilitate our life at a time when we are both trying to launch careers and start a family. We took it as a huge blessing, and we still really hope to get through to an interview as quickly as possible. I know we all want to be moving on with our lives, and I hope everyone, especially those who have been waiting so long, can do so as swiftly as may be!

It is a blessing and I would be thrilled if it had happened to me but to come in upset because you have to wait 30 days for Case # when the whole process for that person was 22 days is a little difficult to swallow.

I'm not upset with anyone who has their case come through quickly I would just like to know why this process is so unpredictable. I have always been one to want to know why things happen because my curiosity, well, it's just my nature.

But when you have been waiting for over a year, you put yourself in our shoes how would you like it? We are all waiting to start our lives none of us are playing game nor do we find this process comic relief.

My feather's aren't ruffled just wet from all the tears I've shed waiting to see my husband again. Sorry for not jumping up and down for those who have only waited 22 days.

America, Give Me My Spouse/Fiancé !

https://www.youtube....O6dwPf8HqZBzjUA

Help us make processing times at USCIS service centers fairer.
http://helptsc.tumblr.com/

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Married. 10-16-2011. (L)

I-130 Sent. 03-14-2014 PD changed 6-24-2013. Received DS-261 / AOS Bill: 05-28-2014.

I-130 NOA1. 03-20-2013. Pay AOS Bill: 05-28- 2014. smileys-money-114847.gif

Returned to me due to mistake. 04-27-2013. Submit DS-261: 05-28-2014 Scanned on May 30 Th.
Returned to USCIS
04-30-2013. Send AOS Package: 06-10-2014.
Returned to me again USCIS mistake.
05-14-2013. Send AOS Package: 06-10-2014.
Returned to USCIS. 06-24-2013 due to travel. Receive IV Bill: 07-07-2014. 2uge4p4.gif
I-130 NOA2, Approved. 04-08-2014. Send IV Package: 07-22-2014 Scanned 07/24/2014.
Your I-130 was approved in 283, actual 343 days.
Submitted DS-260; 07/14/2014

Arrived NVC. 04-25-2014. NVC requested parents marriage cert, 10/10/2014

Case number given. 05-20-2014. Last scan date, 10/22/2014
Sent AOS Package: 06-10-2014. AOS Approved: 12-16-2014. egyptian.gif
Sent AOS Package: 06-10-2014.
Receive I-864 Package: 06-25-2014.
Pay AOS Bill: 05-28- 2014. smileys-money-114847.gif

CASE COMPLETE : They lied, 09-17-2014 42.gifActual CC 12-16-2014. Finally smiley-sick014.gif

Interview date given on 12-29-2014. Interview date 02-19-2015

01-29-2015 - Medical

02-19-2015 - Interview: Denied, reason given does not believe we are a Bona Fide marriage. voodoo-smiley-emoticon.gif groin-kick-smiley-emoticon.gif

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Ok, I am officially an idiot. I sent my revised AOS from my checklist today. I was in such a rush and panic about the whole thing, I just checked what I sent and I forgot to tick the box that I am an American citizen :oops:

I can't do anything, but send another one on Tuesday when our post office opens again after a public holiday in Australia. I just can't believe I did this, I am so rattled and feel sick to my stomach. So, I guess I can add another few days onto my wait. I was sure I checked and re-checked the form, but was obviously not thinking straight because I was in a rush. :ranting: Kicking myself so hard right now.

Hi amanda4964

Don't be too hard on yourself. Just have it ready for Tuesday first thing? Are you sending it by courier. Hopefully they will have the new one just one day after the other one.

At least it is us having a long weekend and not in the US. I have been waiting since 8th May for my IV invoice. Can't wait for Tuesday morning when I wake up to see if it has come in on Monday US time.

Where in Australia are you? I am in Adelaide.

2013/9/17 - Mailed I-130

2013/9/20 - Received NOA1

2014/2/26 - Transferred to TSC

2014/3/21 - Received email NOA2

2014/3/21 - I-130 Approved

2014/3/26 - Email received File Received

2014/4/02 - NVC received file

2014/5/1 - Case Number and IIN assigned

2014/5/7 - DS-261 available and completed

2014/5/8 - AOS invoice available and paid

2014/5/9 - AOS showing as paid

2014/5/20 - AOS Package sent

2014/6/3 - AOS Scanned and Under Review

2014/6/9 - IV Fee Invoice available and Paid

2014/6/10 - DS-260 available

2014/6/10 - IV package couriered to NVC

2014/6/10 - IV invoice showing Paid

2014/6/11 - DS-260 submitted

2014/6/16 - IV package delivered to NVC

2014/6/20 - IV package scanned

2014/7/11 - Received Checklist for AOS - one tiny thing!

2014/7/15 - Checklist response couriered to NVC by Lawyers

2014/7/18 - AOS Checklist delivered to NVC

2014/7/22 - AOS Checklist scanned in

2014/8/5 - IV Checklist Received

2014/8/20 - Supervisor reviewed Adoption Certificate Checklist and found it acceptable

2014/8/26 - Couriered Singapore Police Certificate to NVC

2014/8/28 - Package delivered to NVC

2014/8/29 - IV checklist scanned in

2014/9/12 - AOS Checklist accepted

2024/10/27 - called NVC to be advised last scanned document is now September 17th, an email I sent early August and they looked at on September 17th.

2014/9/17 - last scanned date. Waiting for a Case Complete.

2014/10/30 - CASE COMPLETE

2014/11/10 - Interview Scheduled

2014/12/23 - Interview - going to try to move up a week but we will see.

2014/12/2 - interview and APPROVED

2014/12/18 - Smooth and quick POE at LAX then onto JFK by domestic

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I've seen the ruffled feathers in this forum over people who got through USCIS very quickly complaining about the process, and I certainly don't want to ruffle them further. I had no control over moving swiftly through USCIS, but when we did, it was heaven-sent, since completing the process and being in the US sooner would *greatly* facilitate our life at a time when we are both trying to launch careers and start a family. We took it as a huge blessing, and we still really hope to get through to an interview as quickly as possible. I know we all want to be moving on with our lives, and I hope everyone, especially those who have been waiting so long, can do so as swiftly as may be!

Dear TM713,

I too sailed through USCIS, though I paid premium for the service. I do however understand some of the genuine frustration voiced in this thread re this matter. The blame falls squarely on NVC's shoulders. By treating all incoming mail on first-in first-served basis, they're allowing fast trackers to delay everyone who's unfortunate enough to get a checklist. The situation would've been resolved nicely if responses to checklists are given priority over initial submissions.

Looking at what I can see from the whole picture, NVC seems to have not planned any contingencies to deal with the USCIS throughput surge that was expected since last year at least. Merely working the odd Saturday after the fact is a symptom of failed strategic management.

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.

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Hi amanda4964

Don't be too hard on yourself. Just have it ready for Tuesday first thing? Are you sending it by courier. Hopefully they will have the new one just one day after the other one.

At least it is us having a long weekend and not in the US. I have been waiting since 8th May for my IV invoice. Can't wait for Tuesday morning when I wake up to see if it has come in on Monday US time.

Where in Australia are you? I am in Adelaide.

Thank you! You have made me feel better. I just hate that this was such a minor thing and part of me just wants to pretend I didn't see the mistake and hope they miss it, but the risk is not worth another checklist in 30 days! I will send the new revised form on Tuesday via courier (more expense!) and attach a cover letter explaining the mistake, so they understand why I am sending it again and hopefully if I get the 2nd checklist the updated form will be reviewed only a couple days after and hopefully they can complete my case after that.

We are in Melbourne. Hubby is heading to Adelaide next weekend for the footy :-)

I hope you get your invoice soon! That would be so frustrating. I can't wait for this whole process to be over!

Oh, and i just noticed you are from Washington! We are too! Can't wait to get back to the beautiful Pacific Northwest xo

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USCIS
18 June 2013 - Sent I-130
21 June 2013 - NOA1

18 Dec 2013 - Transferred to Nebraska

6 March 2014 - I-130 Approval/NOA2

NVC
18 March 2014 - Case received

28 April 2014 - DS -261 Available and complete

28 April 2014 - AOS Bill invoiced and paid

1 May 2014 - IV Bill invoiced and paid

2 May 2014 - AOS Package sent

6 May 2014 - DS-260 Completed online

9 May 2014 - AOS Package scanned at NVC

15 May 2014 - IV Package sent

22 May 2014 - IV Package scanned at NVC

6 June 2014 - Received AOS checklist

10 June 2014 - Posted AOS checklist response

20 June 2014 - AOS checklist scanned at NVC

24 June 2014 - False checklist for AOS checklist received (IV package approved)

26 August 2014 - Case complete via supervisor review over the phone, AOS fee changed to "N/A" on CEAC website

10 September 2014 - Interview scheduled

12 September 2014 - Paperwork "In Transit" on CEAC website

Embassy
15 September 2014 - Medical

15 September 2014 - Paperwork arrived at embassy (according to DHL tracking)

19 September 2014 - Paperwork "Ready" on CEAC website
7 October 2014 - Interview - VISA APPROVED!!!

9 October 2014 - Visa in hand
22 January 2015 - POE LAX

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Thank you! You have made me feel better. I just hate that this was such a minor thing and part of me just wants to pretend I didn't see the mistake and hope they miss it, but the risk is not worth another checklist in 30 days! I will send the new revised form on Tuesday via courier (more expense!) and attach a cover letter explaining the mistake, so they understand why I am sending it again and hopefully if I get the 2nd checklist the updated form will be reviewed only a couple days after and hopefully they can complete my case after that.

We are in Melbourne. Hubby is heading to Adelaide next weekend for the footy :-)

I hope you get your invoice soon! That would be so frustrating. I can't wait for this whole process to be over!

Good strategy.

I used to live in Melbourne. Worked top of 101 Collins Street. Met hubby there in 1995 when he was in Australia on business. Then we lived in Singapore, Hong Kong, seven years back in US. Seventeen years later, two children and the rest is history!

Watching fatty at the moment. Port Adelaide vs St Kilda. Go Port!!

2013/9/17 - Mailed I-130

2013/9/20 - Received NOA1

2014/2/26 - Transferred to TSC

2014/3/21 - Received email NOA2

2014/3/21 - I-130 Approved

2014/3/26 - Email received File Received

2014/4/02 - NVC received file

2014/5/1 - Case Number and IIN assigned

2014/5/7 - DS-261 available and completed

2014/5/8 - AOS invoice available and paid

2014/5/9 - AOS showing as paid

2014/5/20 - AOS Package sent

2014/6/3 - AOS Scanned and Under Review

2014/6/9 - IV Fee Invoice available and Paid

2014/6/10 - DS-260 available

2014/6/10 - IV package couriered to NVC

2014/6/10 - IV invoice showing Paid

2014/6/11 - DS-260 submitted

2014/6/16 - IV package delivered to NVC

2014/6/20 - IV package scanned

2014/7/11 - Received Checklist for AOS - one tiny thing!

2014/7/15 - Checklist response couriered to NVC by Lawyers

2014/7/18 - AOS Checklist delivered to NVC

2014/7/22 - AOS Checklist scanned in

2014/8/5 - IV Checklist Received

2014/8/20 - Supervisor reviewed Adoption Certificate Checklist and found it acceptable

2014/8/26 - Couriered Singapore Police Certificate to NVC

2014/8/28 - Package delivered to NVC

2014/8/29 - IV checklist scanned in

2014/9/12 - AOS Checklist accepted

2024/10/27 - called NVC to be advised last scanned document is now September 17th, an email I sent early August and they looked at on September 17th.

2014/9/17 - last scanned date. Waiting for a Case Complete.

2014/10/30 - CASE COMPLETE

2014/11/10 - Interview Scheduled

2014/12/23 - Interview - going to try to move up a week but we will see.

2014/12/2 - interview and APPROVED

2014/12/18 - Smooth and quick POE at LAX then onto JFK by domestic

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