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Finally some word from USCIS today on our petition - unfortunately it's an RFE! Is it possible to call and find out what they need or will I need to wait for the letter? And anyone know how long that normally takes to arrive?

Seems very coincidental that the day after I called, something happened...

Finally some word from USCIS today on our petition - unfortunately it's an RFE! Is it possible to call and find out what they need or will I need to wait for the letter? And anyone know how long that normally takes to arrive?

Seems very coincidental that the day after I called, something happened...

Finally some word from USCIS today on our petition - unfortunately it's an RFE! Is it possible to call and find out what they need or will I need to wait for the letter? And anyone know how long that normally takes to arrive?

Seems very coincidental that the day after I called, something happened...

MonCherie (F)

129F mailed 11/15/14

Received at CSC 11/21/14

NOA1 Received in mail 12/13/14

RFE Notice text/email 01/03/15

RFE Notice Received in mail 01/08/15

RFE Sent 01/19/15

RFE received at CSC text/email notification 01/21/15

NOA2 "Approval" text/email notification received 01/29/15

NVC Received Petition 2/10/15 (No case number available yet)

NVC assigned Case Number!!! 2/12/15 alhamdolilah

Consulate received case 2/20/15

Medical booked for 3/16/15 alhamdolilah

Interview booked for 3/30/15 Inchaallah alhamdolilah :)

Visa approved 3/30/15 alhamdoulilah :):dancing::dancing::dancing:

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Hello! Any fellow november K1 filers out there? I couldn't see a thread for us already so thought I'd start one We officially sent off our I-129f today and I'm excited already! How will I cope wit

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I literally cannot believe I am saying this but we just got our NOA2!!!!! Five days after NOA1!!!! I'm so happy I could cry

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Forgot to say earlier: Happy thanks giving everyone! Thankful to have encountered you all on my visa journey!

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Hello,

calling them to find out about ur RFE won't help because they cannot tell you what is needed thst information is not provided on their system when you call uscis they will onky tell you that RFE will tell you what info we need from you next to move forward with your case... i got my text email notification on the 3rd of January and my RFE came in the mail two days later 5th... hope you get yours soon :) let us know what your RFE says.. mines was intent to marry letter from my fiancé and I ...

Finally some word from USCIS today on our petition - unfortunately it's an RFE! Is it possible to call and find out what they need or will I need to wait for the letter? And anyone know how long that normally takes to arrive?

Seems very coincidental that the day after I called, something happened...

Hello,

calling them to find out about ur RFE won't help because they cannot tell you what is needed thst information is not provided on their system when you call uscis they will onky tell you that RFE will tell you what info we need from you next to move forward with your case... i got my text email notification on the 3rd of January and my RFE came in the mail two days later 5th... hope you get yours soon :) let us know what your RFE says.. mines was intent to marry letter from my fiancé and I ...

Finally some word from USCIS today on our petition - unfortunately it's an RFE! Is it possible to call and find out what they need or will I need to wait for the letter? And anyone know how long that normally takes to arrive?

Seems very coincidental that the day after I called, something happened...

Hello,

calling them to find out about ur RFE won't help because they cannot tell you what is needed thst information is not provided on their system when you call uscis they will onky tell you that RFE will tell you what info we need from you next to move forward with your case... i got my text email notification on the 3rd of January and my RFE came in the mail two days later 5th... hope you get yours soon :) let us know what your RFE says.. mines was intent to marry letter from my fiancé and I ...

Finally some word from USCIS today on our petition - unfortunately it's an RFE! Is it possible to call and find out what they need or will I need to wait for the letter? And anyone know how long that normally takes to arrive?

Seems very coincidental that the day after I called, something happened...

MonCherie (F)

129F mailed 11/15/14

Received at CSC 11/21/14

NOA1 Received in mail 12/13/14

RFE Notice text/email 01/03/15

RFE Notice Received in mail 01/08/15

RFE Sent 01/19/15

RFE received at CSC text/email notification 01/21/15

NOA2 "Approval" text/email notification received 01/29/15

NVC Received Petition 2/10/15 (No case number available yet)

NVC assigned Case Number!!! 2/12/15 alhamdolilah

Consulate received case 2/20/15

Medical booked for 3/16/15 alhamdolilah

Interview booked for 3/30/15 Inchaallah alhamdolilah :)

Visa approved 3/30/15 alhamdoulilah :):dancing::dancing::dancing:

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Pheebs1201   269

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Had my medical today and it wasn't the best experience.

They rejected my proof of vaccinations because of the following...

So for my MMR it says

MMR 1 Complete

MME 2 Complete (date)

and the same with the three dtap's with just the date for the third one and she said because the date for the first ones werent there that isnt enough proof that I've had them. SO FRUSTRATING! So now I'll have to fork out at the AOS stage.... :ranting:

Immigration Timeline

 

June 2013: Met whilst working at a summer camp in Michigan 

K1

November 1st 2014: I-129f submitted for K1 visa

February 24th 2015: Visa in hand!

February 26th 2015: POE at Las Vegas airport, then onwards to Oregon! 

March 6th 2015: Marriage (with a "real" wedding to follow next year on 7/6/2016)

March 9th 2015: AOS, EAD & AP submitted

September 22nd 2015: Interview

January 14th 2016: Two year Green card received -phew!

ROC

August 8th 2017: 90 day window begins! ROC time!

September 28th 2017: Biometric Appointment in Portland, OR

March 5th 2018: Case received by local office

August 18th 2018: 18 month extension letter mailed

December 2018: Case moved to another office

February 2019: I was emailed that I was approved and my card was in production the same day of my N400 interview 😂

N400

August 8th 2018: Window opens to submit naturalization application

August 13th 2018: N400 Application submitted online 

August 14th 2018: NOA1

September 6th 2018: Biometrics

February 6th 2019: Interview Date! APPROVED!

February 6th 2019: I was asked to return later the same day for my Oath Ceremony! :dance:

 

❤️ Our Visa Journey is finally complete ❤️

 

I am the Beneficiary

 

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Phil&Mich   36

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Had my medical today and it wasn't the best experience.

They rejected my proof of vaccinations because of the following...

So for my MMR it says

MMR 1 Complete

MME 2 Complete (date)

and the same with the three dtap's with just the date for the third one and she said because the date for the first ones werent there that isnt enough proof that I've had them. SO FRUSTRATING! So now I'll have to fork out at the AOS stage.... :ranting:

Hi pheebs, I wonder what kind of vaccinations we are required to have?

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andymack   19

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Had my medical today and it wasn't the best experience.

They rejected my proof of vaccinations because of the following...

So for my MMR it says

MMR 1 Complete

MME 2 Complete (date)

and the same with the three dtap's with just the date for the third one and she said because the date for the first ones werent there that isnt enough proof that I've had them. SO FRUSTRATING! So now I'll have to fork out at the AOS stage.... :ranting:

That's incredibly frustrating! Are they able to do a dated blood test to prove that you are immune to these things? Maybe then you can present that at AOS and they will take that as enough proof at that stage? Because I wasn't under the impression that MMR expires (I might be wrong on this).

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CEAC says, Ready, I was under the assumption that "Packet 3" would either be mailed or emailed to the beneficiary? I'm confused... Does she have to go pick it up from the embassy?

06/05/15: Entry to the United States

06/12/15: Married!

 

ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS:

07/28/15: I-485 SENT

07/29/15: I-485 RECEIVED

08/03/15: NOA1 HARDCOPY RECEIVED

08/17/15: BIOMETRICS APPOINTMENT

10/16/15: INTERVIEW

10/16/15: APPROVED!

10/20/15: GREEN CARD IN HAND

 

REMOVING OF CONDITIONS:

07/18/2017: I-751 SENT

07/20/2017: I-751 RECEIVED

07/22/2017: CHECK CASHED

07/24/2017: NOA 1 RECEIVED DATED 7-20-17

08/21/2017: Called USCIS for an update, have not received biometrics letter

09/05/2017: Received email saying we will be electronically added to scheduling list.

11/03/2017: Called USCIS for an update, spoke with Tier II, still have not received biometrics letter.

02/26/2018: Case status shows case is now at local office. 

05/05/2018: Received NOA that biometrics appointment will not be needed. 

 

NATURALIZATION:

09/24/2018: N-400 Application submitted. (Online) 

 

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That's incredibly frustrating! Are they able to do a dated blood test to prove that you are immune to these things? Maybe then you can present that at AOS and they will take that as enough proof at that stage? Because I wasn't under the impression that MMR expires (I might be wrong on this).

I'm getting the blood test to prove (or disprove) I guess that I have the antibodies to the required vaccines, as I dont have the records from them all. Then my doctor will boost whatever is necessary per the bloodwork results. Maybe you can get that too!

CEAC says, Ready, I was under the assumption that "Packet 3" would either be mailed or emailed to the beneficiary? I'm confused... Does she have to go pick it up from the embassy?

It should come to the beneficiary in the regular mail I think. It's government, things are never fast :(

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Romet   28

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I got through to the NVC!!!!!!!!!! Yay! I got my case # and it was put in transit to the consulate yesterday!

They had an email address on file for me that I do not ever remember giving them ever, it was weird. It's one of mine, but not one I want them to use, so they let me update it.

If you call them for your case #, ask for any additional information that they have for you. The lady gave me my Invoice ID and the Beneficiary ID as well, although she said those would be in my packet from the consulate as well.

YAYYYY!!!! YES!!! Happy for you!!! :) :)

Our lovely journey!!

10/08/2015: AOS packet sent to USCIS (Chicago lockbox) via USPS Priority mail (They received it 10/10/15).

10/16/2015: Text/eEmails received from USCIS with receipt number. We received 3.

10/22/2015: Received hard copies of NOA's for I-131, I-765, & I-485.

11/01/2015: Got NOA for biometrics appt (for 11/12/15).

11/03/2015: Did WALK IN biometrics appt - took 15 mins. Person taking said work permit should be in mail in less than 4 wks.

12/09/2015: Got email/text notification for INTERVIEW date.

12/28/2015: Got email/text notification EAD card has been mailed.

12/31/2015: Received EAD/AP card.

01/11/2016: INTERVIEW (in Los Angeles office).

01/11/2016: Case in in "CONTINUANCE". Awaiting approval. (Feels like AP).

06/27/2016: I-485 APPROVED - (FINALLY!!!) / 264 DAYS (8 MONTHS 20 DAYS)

07/01/2016: GREEN CARD RECEIVED

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Pheebs1201   269

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Hi pheebs, I wonder what kind of vaccinations we are required to have?

They didn't think my evidence for MMR and dTap was sufficient. I have had them though.

That's incredibly frustrating! Are they able to do a dated blood test to prove that you are immune to these things? Maybe then you can present that at AOS and they will take that as enough proof at that stage? Because I wasn't under the impression that MMR expires (I might be wrong on this).

Originally they told me it was too late to get additional proof but I talked them round. my GP is going to try and email them the proof they want but said they're not sure if it is their 'policy' to email confidential information (even though its about ME and I requested it!) so I may just need to deal with it at AOS, really don't want my medical results to be held up... sigh.

Immigration Timeline

 

June 2013: Met whilst working at a summer camp in Michigan 

K1

November 1st 2014: I-129f submitted for K1 visa

February 24th 2015: Visa in hand!

February 26th 2015: POE at Las Vegas airport, then onwards to Oregon! 

March 6th 2015: Marriage (with a "real" wedding to follow next year on 7/6/2016)

March 9th 2015: AOS, EAD & AP submitted

September 22nd 2015: Interview

January 14th 2016: Two year Green card received -phew!

ROC

August 8th 2017: 90 day window begins! ROC time!

September 28th 2017: Biometric Appointment in Portland, OR

March 5th 2018: Case received by local office

August 18th 2018: 18 month extension letter mailed

December 2018: Case moved to another office

February 2019: I was emailed that I was approved and my card was in production the same day of my N400 interview 😂

N400

August 8th 2018: Window opens to submit naturalization application

August 13th 2018: N400 Application submitted online 

August 14th 2018: NOA1

September 6th 2018: Biometrics

February 6th 2019: Interview Date! APPROVED!

February 6th 2019: I was asked to return later the same day for my Oath Ceremony! :dance:

 

❤️ Our Visa Journey is finally complete ❤️

 

I am the Beneficiary

 

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xbritto   25

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Had my medical today and it wasn't the best experience.

They rejected my proof of vaccinations because of the following...

So for my MMR it says

MMR 1 Complete

MME 2 Complete (date)

and the same with the three dtap's with just the date for the third one and she said because the date for the first ones werent there that isnt enough proof that I've had them. SO FRUSTRATING! So now I'll have to fork out at the AOS stage.... :ranting:

Sorry it didn't go the best today! That's such a bummer. How did the rest go? Did you have to be there a long time. At least you are one step closer to closing the gap! :D

06/18/2012 - We met in New York :) 

11/18/2014 - Sent off our I-129F packet to Dallas

12/01/2014 - Hardcopy of NOA1 received in the mail

12/22/2014 - Hardcopy of NOA2 received in the mail

01/26/2015 - Case now listed as "Ready"

04/02/2015 - Medical

04/25/2015 - #2 Packet 4 received

06/02/2015 - Interview - APPROVED!

06/08/2015 - AP

06/09/2015 - Issued!

06/12/2015 - VISA IN HAND!!

08/22/2015 - POE: Charlotte, North Carolina

10/18/2015 - MARRIED! Chicago, Illinois

12/08/2015 - Sent AOS package

12/11/2015 - AOS delivered in Chicago

12/15/2015 - NOA1 received via text/email 10:30pm EST

12/19/2015 - Hardcopy of all three NOA1's received

12/31/2015 - Biometrics Appointment Letter Received!

01/11/2016 - Biometrics Complete Charlotte, NC

01/13/2016 - Checked Case Status online, RFE mailed 1/12/2016

01/19/2016 - Request for Initial Evidence received

01/20/2016 - Request for Initial Evidence sent back

01/26/2016 - Request for Initial Evidence received by USCIS

02/24/2016 - EAD/AP approved! (No text, email or notification, found out via checking case tracker app)

02/29/2016 - Card was mailed!!

03/02/2016 - EAD/AP COMBO CARD RECIEVED

05/20/2016 - APPROVED.

05/28/2016 - Green Card in Hand!!!

03/05/2018 - Filed ROC to Vermont Service Sent

03/16/2018 - NOA1 dated 

04/27/2018 - Biometrics Appointment Letter (then had to reschedule due to vacation)

06/01/2018 Biometrics Appt. Completed (Very Easy)

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KristinD   77

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Sorry it didn't go the best today! That's such a bummer. How did the rest go? Did you have to be there a long time. At least you are one step closer to closing the gap! :D

Oh no Pheebs!!!!!!

11/15/2013- Met John

10/27/2014- Proposed

11/26/2014- Sent I-129F

11/28/2014- Package Received

12/03/2014- Electronic Notification

12/09/2014- Received NOA1 in mail (Notice Date 12/02/2014)

*System still says last touched date 12/03 :(

Phil&Mich Enthusiast

Phil&Mich   36

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I'm getting the blood test to prove (or disprove) I guess that I have the antibodies to the required vaccines, as I dont have the records from them all. Then my doctor will boost whatever is necessary per the bloodwork results. Maybe you can get that too!

It should come to the beneficiary in the regular mail I think. It's government, things are never fast :(

Through consulate or beneficiary mailing address?

ChrisnKris Contributor

ChrisnKris   6

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I'm getting so discouraged about this whole process. It's two months today since USCIS received my case and not a word, not even an RFE. I didn't think it was a complicated petition but watching other people get approved has me wondering why ours is just sitting. Is it because we're a same-sex couple? Because I'm divorced? It's just such a bummer. And I know other people have been waiting longer and I feel for all of you!

We seem to be in the same boat... It has now been 2 1/2 months since we sent the I-129F and still no word of the NOA2 or anything else.. So many other Nov. Filers are finished and even married by now... We of course have wondered if it is held up because we are same sex too??? Some folks assured us that the immigration dept will not discriminate. This is probably true since we have seen on VJ several other same sex couples approved already and now living/married here together... It just makes you wonder though...

Well, good luck and best wishes to you and us all...

Chris & Kris

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chrismorrison   96

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We seem to be in the same boat... It has now been 2 1/2 months since we sent the I-129F and still no word of the NOA2 or anything else.. So many other Nov. Filers are finished and even married by now... We of course have wondered if it is held up because we are same sex too??? Some folks assured us that the immigration dept will not discriminate. This is probably true since we have seen on VJ several other same sex couples approved already and now living/married here together... It just makes you wonder though...

Well, good luck and best wishes to you and us all...

Chris & Kris

This makes me sad to think it would be a discrimination act. :(

I, too, feared that could be a possibility-I'm sorry you haven't received anything yet. Has your case been "touched" at all?

-Christopher (P/USC)

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ChrisnKris   6

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Hi Guys...

Nope! Have not heard a word since receiving the NOA1 in November... We really don't think it is because we are same sex causing the delay... More than likely the new immigration laws Obama put in place for illegal aliens has inundated the immigration agency's personnel.. As a USC and going through all the legal methods required I am disgusted that these new laws should affect those of us who are doing it right and causing so much grief and anxiety... Grrrrrr...

 
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