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Lakehouse   293

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I'd love to ask a question of all you VJ brothers and sisters...

To what extent do you and your partner share the work on your IR-1/CR-1 process? Does the USC do most of the work or the non-US citizen? Do you share it equally?

Of course, there is no right or wrong here! I'm just curious.

My disclaimer: I'm the USC, and I have done 95% of the work. The reasons? I've already done my OWN process for a Permanent Residency Visa for Australia, and I'm more familiar with the paperwork. I had to get a Police Certificate from the USA, Japan and Hong Kong. I've already had to "prove" my relationship for the Australian visa, so I knew how to gather and organize all the civil documents and other proofs. My partner does not enjoy email, chat or forums, and I love them. We chose to use an attorney in New York City, not too far from where I live (about two hours away). And, of course, it was easier for me to hassle the NVC for info!

How about you?

Sukie in Oz

I'm the beneficiary and my husband is the USC. I did probably 95% of the work, largely because I can tolerate such paperwork and bureaucracy without losing my mind. My husband doesn't have that kind of patience for it :no: Plus the fact that I spear-headed the Immigration process when my husband came to Canada, so it seemed familiar enough.

It was 2 months before I found VJ, as I was crazy busy getting my affairs in order for the potentially 'quick' move ahead ( :rofl: ) I had also followed/studied the Canadian immigration forums when he was coming here. No other forum compares to the activity and response-success that I've seen here!

"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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Angela256z
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Approved!!! My husband was approved this morning. He said he has too much paperwork. They didn't take our 2013 tax info and it was easier than he expected! They asked him how we met and when we go

London2Boston
London2Boston

HUSBAND APPROVED!!!! so incredibly pumped!!!

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JULY 15th at 12 NOON !!! I'm shaking !!

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Yes, i did gave them a call but it was automatic case update when u enter case number and then same answer --- AP (nothing more)

I don't knw what options to choose to talk to a operator....

They do say such things on embassy and DOS sites that don't contact us till 60 days after interview if u r in AP, but how can i just sit idle and don't do anything (when i have already waited for 15 months for this ridiculous process).

I have gone through tons of docs and posts online in these 2 weeks..... and found out that i have around 95% chances that CO has put me into VISA CONDOR check

I have worked in Malaysia (i work for a IT company and it was transfer for project work) for about 1.5 years late back in 2008-09....... and this country falls in list of 26 countries (that are listed as T countries)...

Though i got PCC from Malaysia last December when i was about to submit packet IV, still i guess they want to do some background checks (as its normal for these countries)....

these VISA CONDOR checks generally complete in 30 days or in 2-4 weeks....

As already discussed, i have seen a similar case as mine and it was approved in 2 weeks after AP........... thus i am assuming May be i can get my visa issued in next week............. though i can't be sure as AP is kind of a nightmare..... but then nothing in my case is fraud or wrong, i have given all the correct info for all my entire stay in different countries (all from my employer side).......

Yeah they took your passport so I think its a short delay. Hopefully this week should be a good one.

Prayers

USCIS

5/11/2013: NOA 1-130

2/21/2014: I-130 Approved

NVC Stage

3/17/2014: NVC received case

4/16/2014: NVC case number assigned

4/23/2014: DS-261 Submitted Online

4/24/2014: AOS bill generated and paid

4/29/2014: AOS bill shows PAID

4/30/2014: IV bill generated and paid

5/2/2014: NVC receives AOS Package

5/5/2014: IV bill shows PAID

5/7/2014: NVC receives IV Package

5/8/2014: DS-260 Completed and submitted

5/30/2014: Case Complete !!

6/5/2014: CC Email Received

6/11/2014: Interview Date Scheduled

7/17/2014: Interview Date at Mumbai

kobosky Contributor

kobosky   17

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hoping for good news this week and speedy processing for all. Come on case completes and invoices! and No checklists!

I-130 submitted :11/12/13

NOA-2: 3/18/14

NVC case number: 5/7/14

AOS fee bill: 5/8/14

AOS fee paid: 5/10/14

DS-261 submitted: 5/8/14

AOS received at NVC: 5/12/14

AOS scanned at NVC: 5/14/14

IV fee bill: 6/4/14

IV fee shows "paid": 6/6/14

DS-260 available 6/5/14 at 7pm

DS-260 submitted: 6/6/14, 1am

IV packet received at NVC: 6/6/14

IV packet scanned at NVC 6/9/14

Request for expedite 6/9/14

False checklist for IV packet = AOS complete 6/12/14

Expedite denied 6/23/14- no explanation given

Second expedite request sent: 7/11/14

Expedite request approved: 7/21/14

Interview date: August 11, 2014 - Moscow :dancing::dancing::dancing:

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kobosky   17

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sorry I thought i was on the NVC thread

I-130 submitted :11/12/13

NOA-2: 3/18/14

NVC case number: 5/7/14

AOS fee bill: 5/8/14

AOS fee paid: 5/10/14

DS-261 submitted: 5/8/14

AOS received at NVC: 5/12/14

AOS scanned at NVC: 5/14/14

IV fee bill: 6/4/14

IV fee shows "paid": 6/6/14

DS-260 available 6/5/14 at 7pm

DS-260 submitted: 6/6/14, 1am

IV packet received at NVC: 6/6/14

IV packet scanned at NVC 6/9/14

Request for expedite 6/9/14

False checklist for IV packet = AOS complete 6/12/14

Expedite denied 6/23/14- no explanation given

Second expedite request sent: 7/11/14

Expedite request approved: 7/21/14

Interview date: August 11, 2014 - Moscow :dancing::dancing::dancing:

dwheels76 Grand Master

dwheels76   5,468

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Okay time to start a new thread August coming up. I am lazy today but before night fall this will be locked and we will move on to the next month. wooo whooo.

Case Complete to Interview spreadsheet

From now on your VJ Member name will be verified. If the name you put on form to be added to spreadsheet comes up not found, you will not be added to the spreadsheet. If you don't have a timeline you will not be added to the spreadsheet.

Please Please put your VJ member name only. Not nicknames or real names whatever your VJ name is. It's below your profile picture!!

 

Come join the current Interview thread: 

DQ-to-Interview-2023-all-countries

Case Complete to Interview Spreadsheet
Case Complete to Interview Form

 

 

 

ROC I-751
5/21/2018: Filed i751 ROC
6/12/2018: NOA1 Date
3/5/2019: Biometrics Appt
12/28/2019: 18 month Extension has expired
1/9/2020: InfoPass Appt to get stamp in Passport
2/27/2020: Combo Interview (ROC and Citizenship)
3/31/2020: submitted service request for being pass normal processing time
4/7/2020: Card being produced
4/8/2020: Approved
4/10/2020: Card mailed
4/15/2020: 10 year green card received
 
 
N-400
5/21/2019: Filed Online
5/21/2019: NOA1 Date
6/13/2019: Biometrics Appt
2/27/2020: Citizenship Interview
4/7/2020: In queue for Oath Ceremony to be scheduled
6/19/2020: Notice Oath Ceremony scheduled
7/8/2020: Oath Ceremony (Houston)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

dwheels76 Grand Master

dwheels76   5,468

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sorry I thought i was on the NVC thread

No worries. We will save a place for you.

Case Complete to Interview spreadsheet

From now on your VJ Member name will be verified. If the name you put on form to be added to spreadsheet comes up not found, you will not be added to the spreadsheet. If you don't have a timeline you will not be added to the spreadsheet.

Please Please put your VJ member name only. Not nicknames or real names whatever your VJ name is. It's below your profile picture!!

 

Come join the current Interview thread: 

DQ-to-Interview-2023-all-countries

Case Complete to Interview Spreadsheet
Case Complete to Interview Form

 

 

 

ROC I-751
5/21/2018: Filed i751 ROC
6/12/2018: NOA1 Date
3/5/2019: Biometrics Appt
12/28/2019: 18 month Extension has expired
1/9/2020: InfoPass Appt to get stamp in Passport
2/27/2020: Combo Interview (ROC and Citizenship)
3/31/2020: submitted service request for being pass normal processing time
4/7/2020: Card being produced
4/8/2020: Approved
4/10/2020: Card mailed
4/15/2020: 10 year green card received
 
 
N-400
5/21/2019: Filed Online
5/21/2019: NOA1 Date
6/13/2019: Biometrics Appt
2/27/2020: Citizenship Interview
4/7/2020: In queue for Oath Ceremony to be scheduled
6/19/2020: Notice Oath Ceremony scheduled
7/8/2020: Oath Ceremony (Houston)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

kobosky Contributor

kobosky   17

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No worries. We will save a place for you.

Thanks, I can't wait!

I-130 submitted :11/12/13

NOA-2: 3/18/14

NVC case number: 5/7/14

AOS fee bill: 5/8/14

AOS fee paid: 5/10/14

DS-261 submitted: 5/8/14

AOS received at NVC: 5/12/14

AOS scanned at NVC: 5/14/14

IV fee bill: 6/4/14

IV fee shows "paid": 6/6/14

DS-260 available 6/5/14 at 7pm

DS-260 submitted: 6/6/14, 1am

IV packet received at NVC: 6/6/14

IV packet scanned at NVC 6/9/14

Request for expedite 6/9/14

False checklist for IV packet = AOS complete 6/12/14

Expedite denied 6/23/14- no explanation given

Second expedite request sent: 7/11/14

Expedite request approved: 7/21/14

Interview date: August 11, 2014 - Moscow :dancing::dancing::dancing:

dwheels76 Grand Master

dwheels76   5,468

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Okay August Thread is up. This will be locked so you all come on over.

Congratulations to all the case complete and interviews and approvals.

Lets keep it going.

Keep Egypt the peeps in your prayers they been waiting some over 7 months.

Our category F2A folk may the bulletin become current again. Okay July is my month what say you.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/503593-august-2014-interviews/

Case Complete to Interview spreadsheet

From now on your VJ Member name will be verified. If the name you put on form to be added to spreadsheet comes up not found, you will not be added to the spreadsheet. If you don't have a timeline you will not be added to the spreadsheet.

Please Please put your VJ member name only. Not nicknames or real names whatever your VJ name is. It's below your profile picture!!

 

Come join the current Interview thread: 

DQ-to-Interview-2023-all-countries

Case Complete to Interview Spreadsheet
Case Complete to Interview Form

 

 

 

ROC I-751
5/21/2018: Filed i751 ROC
6/12/2018: NOA1 Date
3/5/2019: Biometrics Appt
12/28/2019: 18 month Extension has expired
1/9/2020: InfoPass Appt to get stamp in Passport
2/27/2020: Combo Interview (ROC and Citizenship)
3/31/2020: submitted service request for being pass normal processing time
4/7/2020: Card being produced
4/8/2020: Approved
4/10/2020: Card mailed
4/15/2020: 10 year green card received
 
 
N-400
5/21/2019: Filed Online
5/21/2019: NOA1 Date
6/13/2019: Biometrics Appt
2/27/2020: Citizenship Interview
4/7/2020: In queue for Oath Ceremony to be scheduled
6/19/2020: Notice Oath Ceremony scheduled
7/8/2020: Oath Ceremony (Houston)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ryan H Grand Master

Ryan H   3,818

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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***Thread closed, discussion continues in link above.***

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

 
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