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SJL   0

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Guess its a bit late for 'hello', but it looks like I'll be around for a while longer.

My husband filed I-130 for me in Februari. It was registered on march 4 and last updated on March 11. I swear checking on it is pure torture.

So I'm patiently waiting for the 5 month average its suppose to take, which will be August 4th.

Right now its on Initial review, background check, I wander what they are finding out about me, I'm really not that interesting, actually I'm pretty boring as far as I'm consurned.

I'm assuming its on the botom of a pile somewhere getting nowhere. But rules are rules and regulations must be followed I guess.

So (not so) patiently I'm waiting........

O right, I was suppose to intrduce myself:

My name is Sepha, I'm Dutch and happily married to an American citizen with two kids. I graduated vet school and passed the international test.

But a veterinary licence can't be got until I have a social security number and it looks like that will take even longer. Can't wait to finally move to the States and get on with my life.

This is a great place for venting (not sure that's what its meant for),

Thanks for listening to my complaining and I promiss from now on I'll stick to facts only. :goofy:

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SimonBelgium Enthusiast

SimonBelgium   49

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It will be more like 6 months before you hear from USCIS ;)

Once you have confirmation they received the package, it's just a waiting game...

When you get to the NVC stage, things will start moving a bit quicker :)

You should create a VJ timeline !

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Pitaya   2,577

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Welcome to the forum.

Completed: K1/K2 (271 days) - AOS/EAD/AP (134 days) - ROC (279 days)

"Si vis amari, ama" - Seneca

 

 

 

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TBoneTX   45,329

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Welcome to VJ!

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Hi there! Hope your process goes smoothly and you get approved in 5 months :thumbs: I filed in Jan and am coming up on my 5 month mark, which is when my fiance will send in a service request. My status is on background check too, but since they haven't touched my file since Jan, I don't think they're checking much :rolleyes:

Wish you all the best!

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Our journey so far:

27 Mar '09: Met at work in Holland and started dating.

30 Nov '13: Got engaged in Scotland!

10 Jan '14: Sent I-129F package to Dallas Lockbox.

22 Jan '14: NOA1 received.

29 Jun '14: Congressman Lobiondo inquired at TSC about our case.

16 Jul '14: Senator Menendez inquired at TSC about our case.

21 Jul '14: NOA2 approved!! (180 days)

23 Jul '14: Case sent to NVC.

01 Aug '14: Received NVC case number.

07 Aug '14: Case sent to Dutch consulate.

13 Aug '14: Packet 3 received, completed the DS-160 form.

15 Aug '14: Sent Packet 3 back to the consulate.

21 Aug '14: Packet 4 received with interview date.

02 Sep '14: Medical examination.

16 Sep '14: Interview --> APPROVED!!

20 Sep '14: Passport with visa returned.

12 Oct '14: POE, entered the USA!

14 Nov '14: Married! <3

24 Dec '14: Filed AOS/EAD.

31 Dec '14: AOS/EAD NOA1's received.

29 Jan '15: AOS RFE received for 2014 tax return.

23 Feb '15: AOS RFE response sent.

13 Mar '15: EAD RFE received for legal married name affidavit.

17 Mar '15: EAD RFE response sent.

29 Apr '15: Filed InfoPass to find out why I still didn't get biometrics appt.

06 May '15: Biometrics appointment.

14 May '15: Received EAD (finally!)

22 July '15: Interview waived.

08 Sep '15: Got my Green Card!

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