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Missynick0903   2

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Just found out that our file was moved to the California service center. I was just wondering about processing times that people have had experiences with.

My fiancé is coming from England and we're crossing our fingers that it's a relatively quick process. I feel like the most anxious part is just not knowing, so hearing other peoples experiences might help ease my anxiety!! Thanks in advance!!

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TBoneTX   45,319

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*** Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to the USCIS Service Centers forum -- topic involves processing-times at a service center. ***

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01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.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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ksaini1982   9

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I went through the California Service Center and they are really good about getting through petitions fast. My whole process with them took about two and a half months but I noticed they are putting an emphasis on transfers right now.

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USCIS K1 Fiance Visa Journey: I am the petitioner

6-22-2014 Engagement in India

7-10-2014 I-129F Mailed to Texas Lockbox

7-14-2014 USPS Delivery Confirmation Received via Text Message

7-22-2014 Received text message that case was received(forwarded to California Service Center) and check cashed

7-23-2014 Alien Registration number changed

7-29-2014 NOA1 Hardcopy Received

9-25-2014 Text & E-mail received about status change and checked USCIS website that says petition approved (NOA2)

9-30-2014 NOA2 Hard Copy Received

10-24-2014 Received letter from NVC with case number and that application will be forwarded to embassy

11-03-2014 Consulate Received packet from NVC

11-12-2014 Packet 3 Received

12-04-2014 Interview at US Embassy (Delhi) - Administrative Review

01-14-2015 Turned in papers for Administrative Review

01-28-2015 Turned in papers a 2nd time regarding Administrative Review

02-02-2015 Visa Received

02-21-2015 Entry into Unites State - POE Chicago, IL

03-07-2015 Marriage Date

03-16-2015 Applied for SSN

04-01-2015 Received Social Security Card in mail

04-15-2015 Mailed in I-485 (AOS) and I-785 (EAD)

04-22-2015 Received Text message from USCIS that application was accepted

04-28-2015 Received NOA1 for I-485 and I-765 in the mail

05-04-2015 Received Letter in Mail for Biometrics Appointment on 5/15/2015

05-15-2015 Biometrics Appointment Completed

07-13-2015 Employment Authorization Document Approved

07-23-2015 Employment Authorization Card Received in the mail

10-06-2015 I-485 Approved

10-15-2015 2 year Conditional Green Card Received

08-17-2017 Filed I-751 Removal of Conditions on Green Card

08-30-2017 Removal of Conditions NOA date and 1 year extension letter received

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CSC has been busy processing transfers lately. Looks like they are giving transfers priority over CSC petitioners. With that said, petitioners who are transfers to CSC have better chance of getting approved faster than CSC petitioner.

Good news to transfers.......bad news to CSC petitions like me. :(

Just found out that our file was moved to the California service center. I was just wondering about processing times that people have had experiences with.

My fiancé is coming from England and we're crossing our fingers that it's a relatively quick process. I feel like the most anxious part is just not knowing, so hearing other peoples experiences might help ease my anxiety!! Thanks in advance!!

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Heard CSC works a little faster than TSC atm. So must be a good thing

My timeline: http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?cfl=0&id=163489

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Missynick0903   2

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What are transfers?? Does that mean cases being transferred from other service centers??

CSC has been busy processing transfers lately. Looks like they are giving transfers priority over CSC petitioners. With that said, petitioners who are transfers to CSC have better chance of getting approved faster than CSC petitioner.

Good news to transfers.......bad news to CSC petitions like me. :(

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Ours went through CSC and it was pretty fast. You can look at my timeline written as signature :)

What are transfers?? Does that mean cases being transferred from other service centers??






CSC has been busy processing transfers lately. Looks like they are giving transfers priority over CSC petitioners. With that said, petitioners who are transfers to CSC have better chance of getting approved faster than CSC petitioner.

Good news to transfers.......bad news to CSC petitions like me. :(




K1 Visa Timeline



04/21/2014: mailed out I-129F


04/23/2014: I-129F Received at Dallas Lockbox


04/28/2014: NOA1 Sent by email, case routed to the USCIS California Service Center


04/29/2014: Alien registration number changed


05/03/2014: NOA1 Hard copy received, dated 04/25/2014


05/13/2014: NOA2


05/27/2014: NVC Received


05/29/2014: NVC Left


06/04/2014: Consulate Received


06/06/2014: Packet 3 Received


06/06/2014: Packet 3 Sent


07/07/2014: Medical interview


08/18/2014: Packet 4 Received


09/05/2014: Interview Date


Interview Result : Approved


09/012/2014: Visa in hand


11/17/2014: US Entry


11/26/2014: Marriage



AOS (from K-1) Timeline:



12/04/2014 - AOS package sent via Priority USPS Mail.


12/12/2014 - Text/email notification for received I-485, EAD


01/07/2015 - Biometrics appointment, MN


02/12/2015 - EAD Approved


02/25/2015 - EAD Card received


03/15/2015 - NPIW letter received


03/20/2015: AP filled


03/27/2015: AP NOA date


04/10/2015: AP approved


08/20/2015: I-1485 Approved, welcome notice by email


08/29/2015: Card mailed


09/02/2015: Card in Hand



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ricsim78 Apprentice

ricsim78   11

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My fiance is in the Philippines and it took 118 days to be approved from NOA1 to NOA2. No RFE and just when I thought it would take longer, I got a nice surprise! I am still waiting for the NOA2 hardcopy, but I got a text message at 10:25 PM on Thursday, September 25th that our status was updated and I logged in to see "Approved"! CSC is pretty efficient, you just have to be patient and never lose hope. Best wishes to all in our journey, I miss my fiance so much!

K1 Fiance Visa Timeline
05/23/2014: K1 Visa petition application sent to Dallas Lockbox
05/30/2014: NOA1 sent out
06/03/2014: NOA1 hard-copy received
09/25/2014: NOA2 sent out, Petition approved!
09/29/2014: NOA2 hard-copy received
10/13/2014: NVC Received Packet
10/16/2014: Case#, IIN, and BIN
10/17/2014: In transit to Manila Embassy
10/19//2014: Consulate received packet
10/21/2014: Visa Fee paid, DS160 Completed
10/22/2014: Interview date set
10/27/2014: St. Lukes medical Day 1
10/28/2014: St. Lukes medical Day 2 - **Passed!**
11/12/2014: Interview at the US Embassy in Manila **Approved!!**
11/19/2014: K1 Visa Packet Received!!!
11/24/2014: CFO (exit) counseling **Done!**
12/06/2014: Fiance' arrived into the United States via O'Hare International Airport
01/29/2015: Married!

"Your I-129f was approved in 118 days from your NOA1 date"
"Your interview took 166 days from your I-129F NOA1 date."
"173 days from NOA1 to K1 Visa Packet in Hand"

AOS Timeline:
04/11/2016 Sent in I-485 Package (plus AP and EAD) to the Chicago Lockbox
04/13/2016 Package delivered via USPS

04/21/2016 Check cashed by USCIS

04/25/2016 Received NOA for all 3

04/30/2016 Biometrics appointment letter received!

05/10/2016 Biometrics appointment

05/18/2016 RFE Mailed to us

05/24/2016 RFE Mail arrived

05/26/2016 Reply to RFE sent out

06/06/2016 USCIS indicated RFE response received

We are also expecting parents now with a due date of November 17th, 2016!

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ricsim78   11

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Update: NOA2 hard copy received today, that was pretty fast! 4 business days so I would not worry about CSC as I think they are still doing a great job getting these out on a timely manner!

K1 Fiance Visa Timeline
05/23/2014: K1 Visa petition application sent to Dallas Lockbox
05/30/2014: NOA1 sent out
06/03/2014: NOA1 hard-copy received
09/25/2014: NOA2 sent out, Petition approved!
09/29/2014: NOA2 hard-copy received
10/13/2014: NVC Received Packet
10/16/2014: Case#, IIN, and BIN
10/17/2014: In transit to Manila Embassy
10/19//2014: Consulate received packet
10/21/2014: Visa Fee paid, DS160 Completed
10/22/2014: Interview date set
10/27/2014: St. Lukes medical Day 1
10/28/2014: St. Lukes medical Day 2 - **Passed!**
11/12/2014: Interview at the US Embassy in Manila **Approved!!**
11/19/2014: K1 Visa Packet Received!!!
11/24/2014: CFO (exit) counseling **Done!**
12/06/2014: Fiance' arrived into the United States via O'Hare International Airport
01/29/2015: Married!

"Your I-129f was approved in 118 days from your NOA1 date"
"Your interview took 166 days from your I-129F NOA1 date."
"173 days from NOA1 to K1 Visa Packet in Hand"

AOS Timeline:
04/11/2016 Sent in I-485 Package (plus AP and EAD) to the Chicago Lockbox
04/13/2016 Package delivered via USPS

04/21/2016 Check cashed by USCIS

04/25/2016 Received NOA for all 3

04/30/2016 Biometrics appointment letter received!

05/10/2016 Biometrics appointment

05/18/2016 RFE Mailed to us

05/24/2016 RFE Mail arrived

05/26/2016 Reply to RFE sent out

06/06/2016 USCIS indicated RFE response received

We are also expecting parents now with a due date of November 17th, 2016!

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UKUS123   15

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hi does the CSC works faster now? i got my noa1 already. how long does noa2 takes?

Yes it certainly seems to work faster.

It could be very quick like 2 weeks.

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Great! I've just got NOA1 and it was sent to CSC!

Let's hope for the best!

USCIS:

2015/3/23: I-130 Sent: (Let's start the waiting game!)

2015/3/25: NOA1 Sent by email, case routed to the USCIS California Service Center (hardcopy 2015/6/4)

2015/4/21: NOA2 (email; got hardcopy in 2015/5/6)

NVC:

2015/5/21: Got NVC case # and IIN

2015/5/29: Filled DS261 online

2015/6/1: Payed AOS fee online

2015/6/5: Sent AOS and IV packages

2015/6/8: DS261 reviewed over the phone

2015/6/8: Scan Date

2015/7/5: Payed IV fee online

2015/7/8: Filled DS260

2015/7/23: Checklist!!

2015/7/25: Checklist Scan Date

2015/8/18: NVC CC

2015/9/11: Interview Scheduled for October 8th (no letter yet, just called NVC!)

2015/10/1: Medical

2015/10/8: Interview - Approved!!!

2015/10/30: POE

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Is there any thread like "California Service Center - March 2015?" I'm looking for it but cant find…

Tks

USCIS:

2015/3/23: I-130 Sent: (Let's start the waiting game!)

2015/3/25: NOA1 Sent by email, case routed to the USCIS California Service Center (hardcopy 2015/6/4)

2015/4/21: NOA2 (email; got hardcopy in 2015/5/6)

NVC:

2015/5/21: Got NVC case # and IIN

2015/5/29: Filled DS261 online

2015/6/1: Payed AOS fee online

2015/6/5: Sent AOS and IV packages

2015/6/8: DS261 reviewed over the phone

2015/6/8: Scan Date

2015/7/5: Payed IV fee online

2015/7/8: Filled DS260

2015/7/23: Checklist!!

2015/7/25: Checklist Scan Date

2015/8/18: NVC CC

2015/9/11: Interview Scheduled for October 8th (no letter yet, just called NVC!)

2015/10/1: Medical

2015/10/8: Interview - Approved!!!

2015/10/30: POE

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