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I FINALLY got through to NVC after trying two days in a row.

I rang to find out if my DS-261 has been accepted, the lady took my email address and said she will submit it now as she has spoken to me, I asked when the IV fee will be available and she said some time next week but couldn't specify a date.

Fingers crossed!!

USCIS

10.02.2014 - Sent I-130

28.02.2014 - Received NAO 1

09.07.2014 - Transferred to CSC from NSC

28.07.2014 - RFE - Passport pictures

05.08.2014 - RFE - Sent recorded

15.08.2014 - NAO 2 Approved

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NVC

27.08.2014 - Case received

08.09.2014 - Case number/IIN assigned - Rcvd via Mail

17.09.2014 - Submitted DS-261 & PAID AOS bill

19.09.2014 - AOS appeared as PAID

02.10.2014 - IV Bill available & PAID

03.10.2014 - AOS & IV Packages sent as 'ONE'

03.10.2014 - DS-260 Available

04.10.2014 - DS-260 Completed

06.10.2014 - AOS/IV package received by NVC - SCAN DATE

08.10.2014 - 60 day email received

01.12.2014 - Case Complete

18.12.2014 - Medical done

14.01.2015 - Interview APPROVED!!!

21.01.2015- Passport returned with visa

19.01.2015- POE - JFK (smooth entry)

09.03.2015- Applied for SSN card via local office

26.03.2015 -PERMANENT RESIDENT CARD (GREEN CARD) DELIVERED

09.04.2015 -SSN card didn't arrive so went back to local office & was given the number

15.04.2015 -SSN card in the mail

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N-400 - Citizenship

Service Center:   Online

CIS Office - New York City/NY

12.18.2020 - Date Filed

12.18.2020 - NOA Date

07.02.2020 - Biometric Apt

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Hey all! I have a question for computer saavy VJers, and maybe Ms Saylin if she's about...I am finalizing all my docs to go to NVC (doing EP). The scans I have are kind of large, and I would rather not re-scan them as I don't have handy access to a scanner. I need to compress some of them. Any suggestions on the best way to do this? Does it matter whether the docs are PDF or Word docs? Also, will NVC accept zip files? I can't remember if I read that they don't.

My biggest hurdle is my military records. I served way back when all records were on paper. When I sent for my military records from Ottawa, I received a CD containing 309 page PDF document, in excess of 44,700kb of data. :huh: I am trying to do what I can without having to put out more $$ in software programs (I have Adobe Reader, but not full Acrobat).

Any help from the gurus here will be greatly appreciated! :)

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01/18/2017   Sent in I-751

01/26/2017   Check cashed

01/28/2017   Received NOA dated 01/20/2017

02/16/2017   Biometrics done

10/24/2017   Traveled to Minneapolis for I551 stamp

02/26/2018     Case received by Field Office - S. Paul

05/012018     Case transferred to another USCIS office for processing 

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02/02/2018    Filed N-400 online

02/05/2018    NOA online - NOA letter 02/09/2018

02/21/2018     Biometrics walk-in

 

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So I was able to pay the AOS fee yesterday. And as we get closer...we found out a potentially BIG problem re: Police Certificates. My Swedish hubby worked for a large Swedish Corp for 15 years, in that time they sent him around the world on projects. We didn't even realize that we may need PC from any country but Sweden- where he has maintained the same address- and in Sweden they issue ONE police certificate from the main Swedish headquarters. However, we realize now we may get a checklist if we don't have PC from the UK (London) Singapore, and... wait for it...Tanzania Dar-es- Salaam (arghhhhhh). This means a trip to Tanzania? Impossible really.

My question: what is the forums experience with the PC? Are they real picky about this? Could we bring PC to interview? Would a letter from his employer help vouching that he never was arrested while employed by them?

This feels insurmountable now. We were feeling happy yesterday as the process was finally "moving" after being stuck at USCIS for 8 months...and we haven't seen each other in 4 months. I know- preaching to the choir here...but this sucks. I did look into the whole process before...but the thing about the PC never jumped out at me...I thought just home country was needed. HELP!

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Hey all! I have a question for computer saavy VJers, and maybe Ms Saylin if she's about...I am finalizing all my docs to go to NVC (doing EP). The scans I have are kind of large, and I would rather not re-scan them as I don't have handy access to a scanner. I need to compress some of them. Any suggestions on the best way to do this? Does it matter whether the docs are PDF or Word docs? Also, will NVC accept zip files? I can't remember if I read that they don't.

My biggest hurdle is my military records. I served way back when all records were on paper. When I sent for my military records from Ottawa, I received a CD containing 309 page PDF document, in excess of 44,700kb of data. :huh: I am trying to do what I can without having to put out more $$ in software programs (I have Adobe Reader, but not full Acrobat).

Any help from the gurus here will be greatly appreciated! :)

Can't help with the file size... still trying to figure out how to make mine smaller. But if it helps... I am only sending pdf docs, and can only imagine I won't be able to send just one email with all the attachments.

Don't you have a copy of your MPRR from your release? That (and a scan of my certificate of service for good measure) is all I am including....

Trust, but verify!

I130 Sent: 2014 03 10

I130 NOA1: 2014 03 14

I130 Approved: 2014 08 19

NVC Received: 2014 09 11

Case # Assigned: 2014 09 18 (operator tells hubby to call back in 4 weeks for IIN... called back next day)

IIN # Assigned: 2014 09 19

DS261 completed: 2014 09 19

AOS Billed & Paid: 2014 09 22 (shows as 'paid' 09/23)

expedite approved: 2014 10 03

IV invoiced & paid: 2014 10 03

IV and AOS docs

(submitted electronically): 2014 10 03

DS260 submitted: 2014 10 06

Case Complete: 2014 10 31 (following a supervisor's review ... took 2 days to locate lost DS260)

interview scheduled: 2014 11 18

Approved: 2014 11 18

Passport arrived/POE Sarnua: 2014 12 01

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Hey all! I have a question for computer saavy VJers, and maybe Ms Saylin if she's about...I am finalizing all my docs to go to NVC (doing EP). The scans I have are kind of large, and I would rather not re-scan them as I don't have handy access to a scanner. I need to compress some of them. Any suggestions on the best way to do this? Does it matter whether the docs are PDF or Word docs? Also, will NVC accept zip files? I can't remember if I read that they don't.

My biggest hurdle is my military records. I served way back when all records were on paper. When I sent for my military records from Ottawa, I received a CD containing 309 page PDF document, in excess of 44,700kb of data. :huh: I am trying to do what I can without having to put out more $$ in software programs (I have Adobe Reader, but not full Acrobat).

Any help from the gurus here will be greatly appreciated! :)

Oh, and there is a free 30 day trial of adobe acrobat IX for download on the Adobe site, if you want.... ;-)

Trust, but verify!

I130 Sent: 2014 03 10

I130 NOA1: 2014 03 14

I130 Approved: 2014 08 19

NVC Received: 2014 09 11

Case # Assigned: 2014 09 18 (operator tells hubby to call back in 4 weeks for IIN... called back next day)

IIN # Assigned: 2014 09 19

DS261 completed: 2014 09 19

AOS Billed & Paid: 2014 09 22 (shows as 'paid' 09/23)

expedite approved: 2014 10 03

IV invoiced & paid: 2014 10 03

IV and AOS docs

(submitted electronically): 2014 10 03

DS260 submitted: 2014 10 06

Case Complete: 2014 10 31 (following a supervisor's review ... took 2 days to locate lost DS260)

interview scheduled: 2014 11 18

Approved: 2014 11 18

Passport arrived/POE Sarnua: 2014 12 01

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See the following http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/submit/documents-scanning-faqs.html on Submitting Documents to NVC via Email.

Also each attachment/email should be less then 5MB

"Scan and email your financial forms and evidence, supporting documents, and translations to nvcelectronic@state.gov. Please place your case number in the subject line of the email and keep your attachments below five megabytes (MB). If you have more than one case, use a different email message for each case. For more information, review our Document Scanning FAQs."

Hey all! I have a question for computer saavy VJers, and maybe Ms Saylin if she's about...I am finalizing all my docs to go to NVC (doing EP). The scans I have are kind of large, and I would rather not re-scan them as I don't have handy access to a scanner. I need to compress some of them. Any suggestions on the best way to do this? Does it matter whether the docs are PDF or Word docs? Also, will NVC accept zip files? I can't remember if I read that they don't.

My biggest hurdle is my military records. I served way back when all records were on paper. When I sent for my military records from Ottawa, I received a CD containing 309 page PDF document, in excess of 44,700kb of data. :huh: I am trying to do what I can without having to put out more $$ in software programs (I have Adobe Reader, but not full Acrobat).

Any help from the gurus here will be greatly appreciated! :)

Can't help with the file size... still trying to figure out how to make mine smaller. But if it helps... I am only sending pdf docs, and can only imagine I won't be able to send just one email with all the attachments.

Don't you have a copy of your MPRR from your release? That (and a scan of my certificate of service for good measure) is all I am including....

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Any CC today, I'm getting desperate already such a long wait :cry:

IR-1/CR-1 Visa Event Date Service Center : Texas Service Center Consulate : Armenia Marriage (if applicable):I-130 Sent : 2013-11-20 I-130 NOA1 : 2013-11-25 I-130 RFE : 2014-03-17 I-130 RFE Sent : 2014-04-28 I-130 Approved : 2014-04-30NVC Received : 2014-05-10Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : 2014-06-16Pay AOS Bill : 2014-06-16Receive I-864 Package :Send AOS Package : 2014-06-26Submit DS-261 : 2014-07-16Receive IV Bill : 2014-07-18Pay IV Bill : 2014-07-18Send IV Package : 2014-07-18Check list for Aos: 2014-8-20Check list scanned 2014-8-27CASE COMPLETED 2014-10-21<p>Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : 2014-10-30

Interview date: 12/15/14

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Have you received an email or info letting you know they have received your documents?

Mine were delivered on 24th too so I am trying to find out also.

I sent my IV package in on Sep 23rd, received Sep 24th (via FedEx), and got the email this morning (Sep 26th) saying they received the IV package and 60 days etc. For my AOS package, it took well over a month and a half before I received the 60 notice, so not sure what that means.

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Hey all! I have a question for computer saavy VJers, and maybe Ms Saylin if she's about...I am finalizing all my docs to go to NVC (doing EP). The scans I have are kind of large, and I would rather not re-scan them as I don't have handy access to a scanner. I need to compress some of them. Any suggestions on the best way to do this? Does it matter whether the docs are PDF or Word docs? Also, will NVC accept zip files? I can't remember if I read that they don't.

My biggest hurdle is my military records. I served way back when all records were on paper. When I sent for my military records from Ottawa, I received a CD containing 309 page PDF document, in excess of 44,700kb of data. :huh: I am trying to do what I can without having to put out more $$ in software programs (I have Adobe Reader, but not full Acrobat).

Any help from the gurus here will be greatly appreciated! :)

I did EP also and I found this free website to compress files. I tried a few such websites and found this one to be the best:

http://smallpdf.com

IR1 Visa for spouse, both of us lived in Canada

I-130: Nebraska Service Center- submitted Feb 3,2014, approved July 30, 2014.

NVC received: Aug 22 2014

Case number, IIN available: Sept 3 2014

DS-261 submitted: Sept 3 2014

AOS submitted via email: Sept 5, 2014 (received email receipt from NVS Sept 8)

AOS fee paid: Sept 4 2014

IV documents submitted via email: Sept 15 2014 (received email receipt from NVC Sept 18)

IV fee invoice received and IV fee paid: Oct 2 2014

DS-260 submitted: Oct 5 2014

Case complete Oct 31 (no checklist) Electronic processing; IV package emailed before IV invoice received

Interview scheduled Nov 13, 2014

Interview Dec 17, 2014- denied for proof of domicile- 221G

Jan 30 2015: proof of domicile sent

Feb 5; Feb 19- status updated on CEAC, still says Administrative processing.

March 13, 2015- US citizen spouse moved back to California, sent consulate confirmation that domicile now reestablished.

March 30, 2015 - email from consulate stating that they have adequate proof of domicile, still in AP.

Status updates (without enquiry from anyone): April 27, May 6, May 7, May 13

May 13- Ready

May 14 Issued.

POE May 15, 2015

ELIS fee paid May 30

Green card production ordered July 23

Green card received July 24

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I sent my IV package in on Sep 23rd, received Sep 24th (via FedEx), and got the email this morning (Sep 26th) saying they received the IV package and 60 days etc. For my AOS package, it took well over a month and a half before I received the 60 notice, so not sure what that means.

I sent AOS and IV packages on the 23rd. They were received on the 24th and today, the 26th I got the email stating that they had received them and that it will take 60 days or so to review them.

RobbieG,

Dallas, TX

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k.dlg   300

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Yay!! Case complete!! Scan date of July 31. Thank you everyone!!!

Glad to see another Sept 2013 filer getting closer to the finish line. Congrats!! :)

Our Visa Journey(s)

K-1 Visa
01/15/2013 - Sent I-129F overnight via Fedex
07/17/2013 - Sent to London
*** Abandoned K1 Visa route due to wedding plans that could NOT be changed**

07/27/2013 - Married in TX!!

CR-1 Visa
09/12/2013 - Sent I-130 overnight via Fedex
09/18/2013 - NOA1 - E-mail and text - Sent to NBC Overland Park
03/03/2014 - Case Transferred to CSC
03/27/2014 - NOA2 - E-mail and text - APPROVED!!!
04/04/2014 - NVC Received

05/05/2014 - Case Number & IIN Assigned

05/08/2014 - Submitted DS-261

05/10/2014 - AOS Available/Paid/Sent Package

05/13/2014 - AOS Package Received/Fee withdrawn (Scanned on 5/15) - Happy bday to me! :)

05/14/2014 - AOS Shows as PAID

05/19/2014 - IV Available/Paid/Sent Package

05/20/2014 - IV Fee withdrawn/Shows as PAID/DS-260 Available & Submitted

05/21/2014 - IV Package Received (Scanned on 5/23)

06/13/2014 - AOS Approved

06/26/2014 - CASE COMPLETE!!! (Confirmed by call, AOS changed to N/A)

07/10/2014 - Interview date assigned!!!! (August 19th)

07/11/2014 - Received Interview letter via e-mail

07/21/2014 - Hubby's medical (Passed!)/E-mail sent to embassy requesting earlier date

07/23/2014 - Interview rescheduled!!

08/04/2014 - INTERVIEW IN LONDON!! - APPROVED!!!!! :luv:

08/12/2014 - VISA IN HAND!!

08/30/2014 - POE in Houston!!

352 days from filing to POE

*Full timeline in profile

Removal of Conditions (I-751)

07/07/2016 - Sent I-751 overnight via USPS

07/08/2016 - CSC received & NOA1

07/21/2016 - Biometrics letter received
07/25/2016 - Walk-in Biometrics Appt (Org. appt - 8/2)

"Love knows not distance; it hath no continent; its eyes are for the stars."

- Gilbert Parker

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