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Mewbear   20

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Rich called USCIS.. again.. got told that our case had not been opened or assigned to anybody, and to wait 30 days. The lady then kindly hung up on him.

I can't even understand how these people sleep at night.

I did my waiting! 9 months of it.. IN TSC!


NOA2 or the story of the Holy Graal.

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Hi Mewbear and Dana-Kristen, Absolutely! I plan to hang around and support the remainder of the September filers until we're all approved. I hope that's ok; I don't wanna irk anyone by being presen

wbeem
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Some of us didn't. I fell to pieces. Every day. Several times a day. Right up until we got approved 2 weeks ago. What has made this more difficult is that we braced ourselves for the worst, which at

av8or1
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Ok y'all, 221 days for me. I received the notification tonight, approved. Still doesn't seem real, but I'll take it. I don't want to say much, 'cause I feel for those of you who are still waiting. I'l

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Mewbear   20

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No word for any of you??!?!?! Boy, that hacks me off. Ok reset. Crossing fingers for tonight!

Mewbear, in light of what you're experiencing I must tip my hat to you for asking about Elena and David. Thank you so much! Unfortunately no, there is no news for us either. I suppose that the curse of the TSC continues for me. In Moscow you must wait for an email from the embassy with instructions on how to go about scheduling your interview. Even if you've already paid the fee and completed the DS-160, which we have. Today is day 14 of that wait. There is a CSC filer who submitted his petition in April, got approved in early May and who has already been cleared to schedule his interview, even though his petition arrived at the embassy *after* mine did. It's "first come - first served" BTW, or at least it's supposed to be. So as you can imagine I am quite frustrated. I have decided to wait until the end of the week before sending an email to inquire as to the status. I've heard reports of 15 or 16 days of waiting, so I'll give it that before continuing. But it still hacks me off....don't get me started. lol

Of course Jerry! I hope you'll be able to come home together. How long can you stay in Russia?

Don't get me started on the first come first served, I wish they'd realise they're toying with people's lives. I'll be thinking of you, hope you get to bring your family home soon!

I did my waiting! 9 months of it.. IN TSC!


NOA2 or the story of the Holy Graal.

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TabeaK   517

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Heartbreaking!

Have you tried emailing the ombudsman?

K1 time line

 


I-129F sent: 12/23/2014
NOA-1: 12/29/2014
NOA-2: 06/05/2015 (158 days)
NOA-2 hardcopy: 06/11/2015 (6 days post NOA-2, 164 days total)
Sent to NVC: 06/16/2015 (11 days post NOA-2, 169 days total)
NVC receive: 06/25/2015 (20 days post NOA-2, 178 days total)
NVC case no: 06/30/2015 (25 days post NOA-2, 183 days total)
NVC left: 07/02/2015 (27 days post NOA-2, 185 days total)
Case Ready: 07/07/2015 (32 days post NOA-2, 190 days total)
submitted DS-160, paid visa fee.: 07/21/2015 (46 days post NOA-2, 204 days total)
Packet 3 sent: 07/25/2015 (50 days post NOA-2, 209 days total)
Pack 4 received: 07/30/2015 (55 days post NOA-2, 214 days total)
Medical: 09/17/2015 Interview: 09/23/2015 (108 days post NOA-2, 268 days total)
Interview Result: Approved Administrative Processing: 09/23/2015
CEAC Status Issued: 09/24/2015
Visa in hand: 09/28/2015
POE: 12/29/2015 Wedding: 01/11/2016


AOS Time Line

 

AOS package mailed: 01/13/2016
AOS package received: 01/20/2016 (day 1)
AOS NOA-1 text/email: 01/23/2016 (day 3), actual NOA-1 date 01/22/2016 (day 2)
AOS Fingerprint fee received: 01/22/2016 (day 2)
AOS check cashed: 01-25-2016 (day 5) Got 6 month NJ driver's license: 01-25-2016
3x NOA-1 hardcopies: 02/03/2016 (day 14)

Biometrics letter: 02/05/2016 (day 16) Biometrics appt (Elizabeth, NJ): 02/17/2016 (day 28)

EAD and AP approved email/txt: 03/29/2016 (day 67)

GC approval email/text: 04/04/2016 (day 74)

I-797 for I-765/I-131 in mail: 04/04/2016 (day 74)

EAD/AP delivered: 04/05/216 (day 75)

GC card being mailed status update: 04/07/16 (day 77)

GC received: 04/11/16 (day 84 post AOS NOA-1)

DONE WITH USCIS FOR 21 MONTHS!

ROC Window opens: 01/04/2018

 

ROC Time Line
ROC package mailed to Vermont 01/04/2018
ROC package received at Vermont 01/08/2018 (day 0)
Check cashed: 01/16/2018 (day 8 )
NOA-1 date: 01/09/2018 (day 1)
NOA-1 received: 01/16/2018 (day 8 )
Biometrics notice received: 02/09/2018 (day 32)
Biometrics appointment: 02/23/2018 (day 46)
Received 18-month extension letter: 08/13/2018 (day 209)
ROC Approved: 03/09/2019 (day 425)
Card Received: 03/16/2019  (day 432)
br9k Enthusiast

br9k   23

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For those still waiting - sorry, guys, I realize "knowing how it feels" doesn't help you.

FWIW my congressman's assistant contacted me today, told me that she was notified we are approved (well, I know that) and said she's following through with an NVC. That was good to hear - someone actually trying to help, presumably.

Correlation is not causation, of course - as there is no rhyme or reason to when petitions are approved, but since we were approved after congressman's office made an inquiry, may be? So, if you have not done so yet - reach out to your local representative. It can't hurt, it might help, and at a very least it makes you feel like you have a bit more input in the situation.

Contacting ombudsman appeared to be quite useless, they only responded after approval.

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Rich called USCIS.. again.. got told that our case had not been opened or assigned to anybody, and to wait 30 days. The lady then kindly hung up on him.

I can't even understand how these people sleep at night.

No they didn't! How? HOW your file could not be opened or assigned yet? This is pure bullisht!!! ?

I hate to think that exactly the same thing happens to my file.

If I was able to go there I'd come in Miley style, like a wrecking ball and f**k their sh#t up.

Spoiler

 

AOS:

5/5/16 - AOS packet (I-485, I-765, I-131) sent

5/9/16 - USCIS received

5/16/16 - NOA x3

6/8/16 - Biometrics appointment

6/22/16 - RFIE issued

6/27/16 - RFIE received

7/14/16 - RFIE response sent back

7/26/16 - "Soft update" on I-765 and I-131 (case received, prior to that case numbers were invalid ), RFIE response received (change of case status)
8/8/16 - Service Request for I-765 submitted, not assigned

8/13/16 - I-765 and I-131 approved!

8/22/16 - Combo card received

9/26/16 - I-485 approved

10/5/16 - Green Card received

 

ROC:
7/6/18 - ROC packet sent
7/9/18 -  Arrival at Vermont Service Center

7/11/18 - Check cashed, NOA issued
7/16/18 - NOA 18 month extension letter received
8/15/18 - Biometrics Appointment
8/22/19 - I-751 Approved (no RFE, no interview, no transfer)

8/28/19 - Green Card received 

Mewbear Explorer

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For those still waiting - sorry, guys, I realize "knowing how it feels" doesn't help you.

FWIW my congressman's assistant contacted me today, told me that she was notified we are approved (well, I know that) and said she's following through with an NVC. That was good to hear - someone actually trying to help, presumably.

Correlation is not causation, of course - as there is no rhyme or reason to when petitions are approved, but since we were approved after congressman's office made an inquiry, may be? So, if you have not done so yet - reach out to your local representative. It can't hurt, it might help, and at a very least it makes you feel like you have a bit more input in the situation.

Contacting ombudsman appeared to be quite useless, they only responded after approval.

Heartbreaking!

Have you tried emailing the ombudsman?

We did not emailed the ombudsman, or the congressman, maybe we should. Kinda feel like I've been hit in the face with a brick. We've been waiting 8.5 months for something that is 3.5 months overdue and someone has the nerves to say "just wait another month". Can't believe I ever felt sorry for the workers, I have a few words of choice for them right now.

I did my waiting! 9 months of it.. IN TSC!


NOA2 or the story of the Holy Graal.

Mewbear Explorer

Mewbear   20

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No they didn't! How? HOW your file could not be opened or assigned yet? This is pure bullisht!!! ?

I hate to think that exactly the same thing happens to my file.

If I was able to go there I'd come in Miley style, like a wrecking ball and f**k their sh#t up.

Thank you patiandjoe, imagining you on top of a wrecking ball made me chuckle :D

I don't know what baffles me the most, that our case hasn't been assigned, or that the lady on the phone said that with no shame, remorse or empathy whatsoever. They can all go suck a big one. Pardon my language.

Crossing my fingers for your inquiry tonight.. Rich will call back first thing monday morning. So over this.

I did my waiting! 9 months of it.. IN TSC!


NOA2 or the story of the Holy Graal.

patiandjoe Contributor

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Thank you patiandjoe, imagining you on top of a wrecking ball made me chuckle :D

I don't know what baffles me the most, that our case hasn't been assigned, or that the lady on the phone said that with no shame, remorse or empathy whatsoever. They can all go suck a big one. Pardon my language.

Crossing my fingers for your inquiry tonight.. Rich will call back first thing monday morning. So over this.

Hang in there Mewbear <3

All good things come for those who wait. This is the sentence I live by nowadays.

Spoiler

 

AOS:

5/5/16 - AOS packet (I-485, I-765, I-131) sent

5/9/16 - USCIS received

5/16/16 - NOA x3

6/8/16 - Biometrics appointment

6/22/16 - RFIE issued

6/27/16 - RFIE received

7/14/16 - RFIE response sent back

7/26/16 - "Soft update" on I-765 and I-131 (case received, prior to that case numbers were invalid ), RFIE response received (change of case status)
8/8/16 - Service Request for I-765 submitted, not assigned

8/13/16 - I-765 and I-131 approved!

8/22/16 - Combo card received

9/26/16 - I-485 approved

10/5/16 - Green Card received

 

ROC:
7/6/18 - ROC packet sent
7/9/18 -  Arrival at Vermont Service Center

7/11/18 - Check cashed, NOA issued
7/16/18 - NOA 18 month extension letter received
8/15/18 - Biometrics Appointment
8/22/19 - I-751 Approved (no RFE, no interview, no transfer)

8/28/19 - Green Card received 

Mewbear Explorer

Mewbear   20

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Hang in there Mewbear <3

All good things come for those who wait. This is the sentence I live by nowadays.

Thank you patiandjoe, I keep you and Mag&Chet in my thoughts every day. Thank you for the positiveness :)

I did my waiting! 9 months of it.. IN TSC!


NOA2 or the story of the Holy Graal.

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sandra3711   52

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Rich called USCIS.. again.. got told that our case had not been opened or assigned to anybody, and to wait 30 days. The lady then kindly hung up on him.

I can't even understand how these people sleep at night.

Ugh that got my blood boiling.. these people do not realize the consequences of their (lack of) actions in the real world. F%ckers

K-1 Journey: 309 days from received to POE (TSC)

 

 

[september 11, 2014] - I-129F received by USCIS

[september 15, 2014] - NOA1
[May 27, 2015] - NOA2
[July 9, 2015] - I N T E R V I E W! (APPROVED!)
[July 13, 2015] - Issued
[July 14, 2015] - Visa in hand
[July 16, 2015] - POE JFK

AOS Journey: 169 days from received to GC in hand (NSC)

Spoiler

[July 17, 2015] - Successfully applied for SSN

[July 18, 2015] - Sent out AOS package

[July 21, 2015] - Received

[July 24, 2015] - NOA1 (3x)

[August 18, 2015] - Biometrics

[september 19, 2015] - EAD/AP approval (63 days)

[september 24, 2015] - EAD/AP Received

[January 6, 2016] - Green Card approved without interview(166 days)

[January 12, 2016] - Received Green Card

ROC journey starts: October 2017

 

 

 

ROC Journey: 419 days (VSC)

[October 30, 2017] - Sent package

[November 3, 2017] - NOA1

[November 18, 2017] - Biometrics letter received

[December 5, 2017] - Biometrics

[December 18, 2018] - Card is being produced (no interview)

[December 22, 2018] - Received Green Card

Dana-Kristen Explorer

Dana-Kristen   20

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I just wanted to pop in and let you guys know that I'm thinking about you all - every day. I'm still following this thread - I've just been a bit distracted. But I'm here, I'm watching, and my fingers are crossed for ALL of you September filers who remain. I can't get over how long it's taking to clear out September.

And Mewbear, I can't even believe the way USCIS treated Rich when he called. "Just wait another 30 days", because over 8 months isn't ludicrous enough! I mean, the fact that it's been over 8 months and that the USCIS filing time, even as per the Website, states that they are working on cases well after your file date and yours shows as not being opened or assigned yet...is freaking ridiculous. That would be cause for them to look into that, don't you think?

:ranting:

[ Spring 2005 ] Met online, in-game (WoW)

[ February 2012 ] Finally admitted our true feelings after years of staying hush hush!

[ March 22, 2012 ] Made things official!

[ April 13, 2012 ] Met for the first time in real life and fell in love!

[ July 8, 2014 ] Got engaged!

[ September 10, 2014 ] Filled out paper work

[ September 19, 2014 ] Receipt Date

[ September 23, 2014 ] NOA1

And after 246 hellish days (8+ months) of being trapped in TSC purgatory....

[ May 27, 2015 ] NOA2 :)

[ September 16, 2015 ] Interview at the US Consulate in Montreal!

br9k Enthusiast

br9k   23

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Today also got a letter from the senator's office. They enclosed actual reply from USCIS (that also states our case was approved). What was interesting is that senator's office does actually have a direct contact at TSC (as seen from message headers). So they do indeed have a way of getting someone to listen over there.

That is to say - write your representatives and make them work for you. Based on (circumstantial) evidence so far it may work.

walrusbaby Explorer

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I just read Mewbear's post to my fiancé and his only response was "wow". He's not even that much into visa and wait talk but even that made him angry. This is truly making me angry. I'm so sorry Flo. I pray for you every day and every day I hope you get approved.

10/13/2014 --- I-129F sent

10/15/2014 --- NOA1

05/01/2015 --- NOA2 (198 days)

05/08/2015 --- Case sent to the NVC

05/15/2015 --- Case received by the NVC

05/18/2015 --- Case number assigned

06/05/2015 --- Consulate received + Packet 3 received (e-mail)

07/27/2015 --- Medical

07/28/2015 --- Interview (APPROVED!)

07/30/2015 --- Issued

08/04/2015 --- Received

09/25/2015 --- POE

10/10/2015 --- Wedding

Me: F/28/France - beneficiary :star:

Fiancé: M/29/Texas - petitioner (L)

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kaisara   28

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Ok, so when I was stalking my case for months upon end, I checked the 10 case numbers within my range. My Receipt date was 9/19, and I found a few numbers around mine with the same date. I watched as a number of them were approved early April. I eventually received an RFE on 4/30, however I continued to watch the numbers to see which ones still hadn't been touched. I just checked and the lone receipt number from the batch I was watching received an RFE tonight. If that is anyone here, I know that the RFE adds time, but at least the case has been looked at. I am hoping and praying that the rest of the September filers still waiting also hear something about their cases tonight.

Many hugs to all!

(L):) I am the petitioner :)(L)

K-1 Journey:

Petition Sent : 9-18-14

Petition Received: 9-19-14

NOA1: 9-23-14

NOA1 Hardcopy: 9-29-14

RFE: 4-30-15

RFE Response Rec'd: 5-8-15

NOA 2: 5-19-15

NOA2 Hardcopy: 5-26-15

Sent to NVC: 5-29-15

NVC Received : 6-5-15

NVC Case # assigned:6-9-15 (Date received on phone)

Sent to Embassy:6-16-15

Embassy Received:6-19-15

Medical: 6-22-15

Packet 3 Received: Not Received

Packet 3 Sent:6-26-15

Packet 4 Received: Not Received

Interview: 7-27-15 - Approved!!!

POE: 8-20-15

Wedding: 9-12-15

AOS Journey(I-485, I-765, I-131):

Packet Sent: 11-03-2015

Packet Received: 11-04-2015

NOA1: 11-10-2015

Biometrics: 12-01-2015

EAD/AP Approved: 1-25-2016

EAD/AP Mailed:

EAD/AP Received:

AOS Approved: 2-20-16

GC mailed: 2-24-16

GC received:

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av8or1   246

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So any word from last night???

9/8/14 - I129F petition sent to the USCIS lockbox via USPS
9/11/14 - Petition received @ USCIS lockbox
9/11/14 - NOA1 Email and text message received
9/15/14 - NOA1 Official notice date
9/18/14 - NOA1 hard copy received
12/9/14 - "Updated" likely because of website repairs, like many of us received
4/20/15 - NOA2 text and email (221 days)

4/29/15 - Sent to the NVC (9 days)

5/8/15 - Arrived at the NVC (9 days)

5/13/15 - Left the NVC (5 days)

5/15/15 - Electronic version arrived at the embassy (2 days)

5/20/15 - Paper copy arrived at the embassy (7 days)

6/4/15 - Status changed to AP (which meant that we could schedule the interview)

6/16/15 - Medical

6/17/15 - K1 APPROVED!!!!

6/30/15 - Passport and sealed envelope delivered via courier

 
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