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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Vietnam
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APPROVED!!!!!

Congratulation!!!

11/25/2014 I-129f mailed to Dallas Lockbox

12/04/2014 Receipt NOA 1 via email

12/10/2014 Receipt hard copy NOA 1

12/24/2014 Receipt NOA 2 via checking website

12/26/2014 Receipt hard copy NOA 2

01/20/2014 On hold for ONLY 30 min, got our case# MTL 1234....

02/10/2014 Called NVC (4 times in 3weeks) no update. Checked website in afternoon, IN TRANSIT?!!

02/11/2014 READY. After 21 days of no activity our status magically jumped 2 levels in less than 24hr.

Emailed MONTREAL-IV-DV@STATE.GOV requested further communication via email.

02/17/2014 Got an email response from MTL "Your file is being reviewed. We soon provide you instructions."

03/04/2014 Submitted multiple inquiries with no response! Tired of waiting around, so emailed in Packet 3 with copy of student visa.

03/09/2014 CEAC Status Date changed AGAIN to today. Hope this mean we'll be getting Packet 4 soon.

03/11/2014 GOT PACKET 4! CEAC Status Date changed.

04/17/2014 Interview appointment.

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: United Kingdom
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Congrats!! ?

Date Filed : November 12th

NOA : November 16th

Biometrics : December 7th

Approved EAD&AP : January 29th

Card Mailed : February 2nd
Received Card : February 5th


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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Egypt
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APPROVED!!!!!

YEAHHHHHHHHH!!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!! That's fabulous!!!!!

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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APPROVED!!!!!

Yay! congrats!!! God is good! ??? happy for you!

Please share the questions they asked you if you don't mind... For reference ???

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: India
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Congrats on sending off your packet! I sent mine November 18th and got my text notification on November 26th and the hardcopy in the mail on December 1st. Did you send the electronic notification form in your packet? :)

And then NOA2 is completely dependent on whether your case goes on to CSC (California Service Center) or TSC (Texas Service Center). My fiancé and I's was sent to CSC and we got our NOA2 on December 17th. So one month after sending. I know processing times at TSC are unfortunately much longer. Hope this helps. :)

thanks for the useful info. I did send a e-notification with the package. Will keep my fingers crossed:)

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Thanks everyone!

Yay! congrats!!! God is good! ??? happy for you!

Please share the questions they asked you if you don't mind... For reference ???

I was asked:

How did you come to be engaged to an american citizen?

Have you ever over stayed in the US?

When did you last see each other?

What does he do for a living?

What do you do for a living?

Bish, bash, bosh = APPROVED! :D

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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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Ecuador
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hello, I'm filling out the DS-160 application and am a bit confused. what do i put under the travel information question for Application Receipt/Petition Number?? is this the california service center number starting with WACXXXXXXXXXX or the NVC case number GYQXXXXXXXXXX. both contain 13 characters which one do I use???? thanks mucho.


congrats Pheebs super happy for you!!

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Just had someone who has never spoken to me before PM me and ask me to change my signature because it hurt them to see my fast approval/my complaint regarding USPS taking so long to deliver my package, so I've hidden it in a spoiler. I deeply sympathise with what all the TSC filers are going through, and I have no wish to aggravate anyone, but I think asking me to change it was slightly unfair, however I have done so because I really don't want to be causing anyone unnecessary grief! Anyway, the reason I am posting is to appologise if my signature upset any other TSC filers, or anyone at all for that matter, I didn't mean to be insensitive. :no:

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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Filed: Country: Australia
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Thanks everyone!

I was asked:

How did you come to be engaged to an american citizen?

Have you ever over stayed in the US?

When did you last see each other?

What does he do for a living?

What do you do for a living?

Bish, bash, bosh = APPROVED! :D

Congrats on your approval! I had my interview (in Sydney) scheduled for me on the 31st of March. I hope I can take that one, as I still have to organize flights there (I live on the other side of the continent).

Thanks for sharing the questions they asked you, I'd be interested to hear from anyone else who has had their interview too. If that's all it is, it seems slightly ridiculous having to fly for 4.5 hours for a 5 minute chat, but oh well...

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Congrats on your approval! I had my interview (in Sydney) scheduled for me on the 31st of March. I hope I can take that one, as I still have to organize flights there (I live on the other side of the continent).

Thanks for sharing the questions they asked you, I'd be interested to hear from anyone else who has had their interview too. If that's all it is, it seems slightly ridiculous having to fly for 4.5 hours for a 5 minute chat, but oh well...

I think in high fraud consulates it takes a bit longer but you're right it does seem crazy! Just glad mine was painless! I know what you mean, mine was a 5.5 hour trip each way, so boring and expensive!

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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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Egypt
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Just had someone who has never spoken to me before PM me and ask me to change my signature because it hurt them to see my fast approval/my complaint regarding USPS taking so long to deliver my package, so I've hidden it in a spoiler. I deeply sympathise with what all the TSC filers are going through, and I have no wish to aggravate anyone, but I think asking me to change it was slightly unfair, however I have done so because I really don't want to be causing anyone unnecessary grief! Anyway, the reason I am posting is to appologise if my signature upset any other TSC filers, or anyone at all for that matter, I didn't mean to be insensitive. :no:

WHAT!????!!!!!!!

First... I totally sympathize with all of us awaiting our approvals and especially TSC folks that have to wait longer... but I have to say.. your timeline and posts GIVE ME HOPE that it'll happen.. eventually!

This is a process that we all have to go through.. Some are luckier than others.. and there are some that takes EXTRA long for various reasons... Please understand TSC'rs I'm NOT trying to pick an argument... but what I LOVE about our "November filers family" here is that we SUPPORT each other and we're happy (and sad) for the experiences we're all going through.

I say fly your "timeline flag" with pride... I'm happy that you'll be with your fiance soon.... CONGRATS AND HUGS!!!!

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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CONGRATS PHEEBS!!! SUPER EXCITED FOR YOU AND YOUR FIANCE! The process is different for all of us, and I've truly appreciated everyone's help and am truly grateful for everyone's individual experiences... no matter what the time.. we are all here with the goal of helping each other. So I'm writing this to say thank you Pheebs... and to everyone else.

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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Thanks everyone!

I was asked:

How did you come to be engaged to an american citizen?

Have you ever over stayed in the US?

When did you last see each other?

What does he do for a living?

What do you do for a living?

Bish, bash, bosh = APPROVED! :D

Congratulations! So excited for you! :D Interview sounds like a total breeze, my fiancée will be happy to hear it. How long did you wait outside before they let you in, and was it a long wait inside?

K1 and AOS:

Spoiler

K1 visa:

18 November, 2014: Sent I-129F

24 November, 2014: Email/text notification of NOA1

26 January, 2015: RFE hard copy

27 January, 2015: Sent RFE response

3 February, 2015: Email/text notification of NOA2

15 April, 2015: K1 interview

11 May, 2015: Fiancee entered US on K-1

22 May, 2015: Got married!

 

AOS:

15 June, 2015: Sent AOS, EAD, and AP

23 June, 2015: Received NOA1 for AOS, EAD, and AP

17 July, 2015: AOS biometrics appointment

28 August, 2015: Received EAD and AP

11 March, 2016: Received interview letter for AOS interview

7 April, 2016: AOS interview. Recommended for approval

13 April, 2016: Received RFE

21, April, 2016: Mailed RFE response

5 May, 2016: I-485 application approved

 

ROC:

5 February, 2018: Sent I-751

9 February, 2018: NOA1

12 May, 2018: Biometrics waived. USCIS will reuse old fingerprints.

18 August, 2018: 18 month extension

21 February, 2019: ROC approved

1 March, 2019: Green Card received

 

N-400

31 March, 2019: Submitted N-400 online

23 April, 2019: Biometrics appointment

25 November, 2019: N-400 interview

14 January, 2020: Oath ceremony

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