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kamw   93

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Haha! I know it is difficult!! Since, I work in front of a computer 8 hours a day, and I am just so tempted on going to the website and check almost every hour!! But we gotta be strong! Only one more day....if we do continue to see PAID, well..we can just pray for an N/A next week, and be thankful to have gotten this far. Hope you have an awesome day!

Exactly- like my work computer has all the info saved so it takes me 2 seconds to log in and I'm so used to doing it. It will be next week for sure- I claiming it for us both.

Hope you have a great day too..

09/27/14 Married :content:

12/03/14 Became a US citizen :star:

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02/25/15 130 Petition sent

02/27/15 NOA1 date :clock:

07/23/15 NOA2 date

08/03/15 Mailed to NVC

08/07/15 NVC Received

08/19/15 Case number assigned, submitted DS-261

08/20/15 Paid AOS bill

08/25/15 Received welcome letter

08/25/15 Sent AOS & IV package

08/31/15 DS-261 reviewed

08/31/15 AOS & IV scan date confirmed by Sup.

09/02/15 Received IV bill by email

09/03/15 Paid IV bill

09/09/15 Submitted DS-260

09/17/15 Case Completed @ NVC

10/06/15 Expedite Request sent to NVC

11/12/15 Contacted Sen. Marco Rubio for assistance with expedite by email

11/19/15 Expedite Approved

12/9/15 Medical

12/11/15 Interview (Approved)

12/14/15 CEAC Status changed to AP

12/15/15 CEAC Status Changed to Issued

12/18/15 Picked up Passport & booked hubby's ticket.

12/31/15 Ring in the New Years together after 4 years!!!! :dancing:

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Perhaps I'm speaking out of turn but it is not meant that way. I think that it is probably an error on the website saying they are working on January 2014. People have phoned them and been told they a

jayisis
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Status: I know God is working on my case right now. Take all the time you need!

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@gul2015 congrats!! My first time posting on this group. My NOA1 is Feb. 27th, 2015. I guess our time is finally coming...Happy things are finally progressing for us...

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Hi Everyone, I am new to this board. After reading a lot of cases being at the nvc stage, I wanted to see if anyone has the same status as mine. So I filed my i130 in February and still havent recieved approval. I got an update on August 28 that my case was recieved at my local uscis office. Has anyone recieved the same thing?

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Hi Everyone, I am new to this board. After reading a lot of cases being at the nvc stage, I wanted to see if anyone has the same status as mine. So I filed my i130 in February and still havent recieved approval. I got an update on August 28 that my case was recieved at my local uscis office. Has anyone recieved the same thing?

Hello... well if I'm understanding correctly, you filed your I130 in February, and haven't gotten approval (NOA2) from USCIS? Have you called USCIS to get an update on why your case was transferred? I know there are people in this forum whose cases were transferred to other offices, but I'm unsure as to why. Try calling USCIS to get an update and get a better understanding of what is going on with your case, you can even ask to get an appointment with an officer at a nearby USCIS office. But, I would call USCIS first. Good Luck!

10/09/14 - Marriage (L)

02/03/15 - I-130 Sent

02/09/15 - NOA1 :clock:

07/20/15 - NOA2 :dancing:

07/28/15 - USCIS sent case to NVC

08/03/15 - NVC received case

08/14/15 - NVC assigned Case # and IIN #

08/20/15- Paid AOS and IV Fees

08/22/15 - Submitted DS-260

08/25/15 - Sent AOS/IV Packages

08/31/15 - Scan Date (NVC Rep Confirmed by phone) :clock:

09/17/15 - CASE COMPLETE!!!! (NVC Rep Confirmed by phone - 17 days from scan date) :dancing::dance::dancing:

09/24/15 - Received Email with CC Confirmation Letter

10/01/15 - Called NVC, and got Interview Scheduled!! :dancing::dance::dancing:

10/06/15 - Received Interview Letter with Instructions (P4) via Email

10/09/15 - Received Interview Letter with Instructions (P4) via Mail

11/20/15 - Medical Appt.

11/23/15 - Biometrics Appt.

11/24/15 - Interview in Ciudad Juarez, MX - APPROVED!! :D

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Hi Everyone, I am new to this board. After reading a lot of cases being at the nvc stage, I wanted to see if anyone has the same status as mine. So I filed my i130 in February and still havent recieved approval. I got an update on August 28 that my case was recieved at my local uscis office. Has anyone recieved the same thing?

Was your case at the Vermont center? You don't have a timeline so I can't be sure but it sounds like your case may have been transferred.

Have you checked online for status of your case? If it was transferred you will be geting an approval soon!

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I personally started calling NVC on the day after the case was physically at NVC, 8/10. Got case number assigned a few days later.

Generally speaking it will take 2-3 days to process each fee. Please refer to my signature for my timeline details.

I think from initial NVC case scan to case complete will take about 30-40 days at the minimum. Of course there are exceptions, some will breeze through faster than others. It all depends on how fast you respond and how often you sweet talk them to helping you get the info you need. Just as a heads up, your patience may be tested.

Here is the link to the NVC thread: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/563949-nvc-filers-september-2015/page-37#entry7818969

Good luck!

Thanks so much! We got our approval so now getting ready with everything for the NVC stage. Want to breeze through it.

Checking your timeline, your time at NVC was short and sweet! That's so awesome. Will be back to pick your brain some more, hehe :)

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i have the received documents letter for my daughter but i didn't receive one for my wife and after calling, they confirm that my wife's documents arrive on 8/31.

is this normal?

some how I'm worried about not getting written confirmation for both cases.

please advice

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Was your case at the Vermont center? You don't have a timeline so I can't be sure but it sounds like your case may have been transferred.

Have you checked online for status of your case? If it was transferred you will be geting an approval soon!

I spoke to USCIS twice. The first time they told me that the reason they transferred my case to the local office is to schedule me, the petitioner, an interview and that they may do this for some cases. He also told me that they won't schedule the appointment for another 3-4 months. :( I called again today and the lady told me something different. She said that they transfer cases when they are backed up and that it will stay in my local office for a little and then be transferred back to Missouri field office. So basically it started off at the Nebraska office then Missouri and now its at my local office in New York.

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I spoke to USCIS twice. The first time they told me that the reason they transferred my case to the local office is to schedule me, the petitioner, an interview and that they may do this for some cases. He also told me that they won't schedule the appointment for another 3-4 months. :( I called again today and the lady told me something different. She said that they transfer cases when they are backed up and that it will stay in my local office for a little and then be transferred back to Missouri field office. So basically it started off at the Nebraska office then Missouri and now its at my local office in New York.

I know they sometimes do interviews of the petitioner but I don't know much about it nor know of anyone that has gone through it. Just what I have read on here over the last year. Not sure about the whole backed up thing and the local office either.

USCIS

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2015-02-02: Sent I-130

2015-02-04: USCIS Received and transferred to NSC

2015-02-06: NOA1

2015-06-19: NOA2 Email. 133 days between NOA1 and NOA2

2015-06-26: USCIS update that case was sent to NVC

 

NVC

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2015-07-02: Case received by NVC

2015-07-14: Case number assigned when calling on 2015-07-20 but couldn't give emails as case was locked still

2015-07-27: Called and was able to give emails

2015-07-27: Submit DS-261

2015-07-27: Pay AOS Fee

2015-08-25: Receive IV bill

2015-08-26: Pay IV Fee

2015-09-05: Submit DS-260

2015-09-07: Sent AOS and IV package via EP

2015-10-11: Resubmit via EP after being told to do so on 2015-10-09 as it looked like our original emails were lost

2015-10-16: Received email for scan date of 2015-10-12. Told that basically nothing can be done and we need to wait 30 days from 2015-10-12 (30+ days lost because they lost our emails)

2015-10-26: Told case is basically complete but that they are building my electronic file. Told there is no timeline for this.

2015-10-30 & 2015-11-13: Still told no update. Building electronic file still and no timeline.

2015-11-17: Case Complete

2015-12-03: Receive packet 4

2015-12-15: Medical

2015-12-18: Medical picked up results

2016-01-12: Interview - Approved!

2016-02-03: POE

 

 

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I spoke to USCIS twice. The first time they told me that the reason they transferred my case to the local office is to schedule me, the petitioner, an interview and that they may do this for some cases. He also told me that they won't schedule the appointment for another 3-4 months. :( I called again today and the lady told me something different. She said that they transfer cases when they are backed up and that it will stay in my local office for a little and then be transferred back to Missouri field office. So basically it started off at the Nebraska office then Missouri and now its at my local office in New York.

Have you gotten the transfer notice in the mail yet? That should tell you what center/office the case was transferred to.

I've read of some cases where the petitioner was called in for an interview at the local office. It's usually because they want to ask some clarifying questions about the relationship (based on the little I've read). You may want to search the forum about how to prepare for this interview.

Last month USCIS transferred a lot of cases from VSC to CSC because of a backlog of cases and to even workload, but it seems your transfer was not related to this.

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i have the received documents letter for my daughter but i didn't receive one for my wife and after calling, they confirm that my wife's documents arrive on 8/31.

is this normal?

some how I'm worried about not getting written confirmation for both cases.

please advice

Mine was received 08/31 also and I haven't gotten any email/written confirmation but I have spoken to 3 or 4 people and they all confirmed the same date.

I think it's a little weird and it sucks they can't just send one out.. Grrrr

09/27/14 Married :content:

12/03/14 Became a US citizen :star:

. .

02/25/15 130 Petition sent

02/27/15 NOA1 date :clock:

07/23/15 NOA2 date

08/03/15 Mailed to NVC

08/07/15 NVC Received

08/19/15 Case number assigned, submitted DS-261

08/20/15 Paid AOS bill

08/25/15 Received welcome letter

08/25/15 Sent AOS & IV package

08/31/15 DS-261 reviewed

08/31/15 AOS & IV scan date confirmed by Sup.

09/02/15 Received IV bill by email

09/03/15 Paid IV bill

09/09/15 Submitted DS-260

09/17/15 Case Completed @ NVC

10/06/15 Expedite Request sent to NVC

11/12/15 Contacted Sen. Marco Rubio for assistance with expedite by email

11/19/15 Expedite Approved

12/9/15 Medical

12/11/15 Interview (Approved)

12/14/15 CEAC Status changed to AP

12/15/15 CEAC Status Changed to Issued

12/18/15 Picked up Passport & booked hubby's ticket.

12/31/15 Ring in the New Years together after 4 years!!!! :dancing:

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Haha! I know it is difficult!! Since, I work in front of a computer 8 hours a day, and I am just so tempted on going to the website and check almost every hour!! But we gotta be strong! Only one more day....if we do continue to see PAID, well..we can just pray for an N/A next week, and be thankful to have gotten this far. Hope you have an awesome day!

Holy mother of NVC I think it worked... I'm freaking out. I have to call them.

I have 2 n/a under AOS and 1 under IV-is that what a case complete looks like?

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09/27/14 Married :content:

12/03/14 Became a US citizen :star:

. .

02/25/15 130 Petition sent

02/27/15 NOA1 date :clock:

07/23/15 NOA2 date

08/03/15 Mailed to NVC

08/07/15 NVC Received

08/19/15 Case number assigned, submitted DS-261

08/20/15 Paid AOS bill

08/25/15 Received welcome letter

08/25/15 Sent AOS & IV package

08/31/15 DS-261 reviewed

08/31/15 AOS & IV scan date confirmed by Sup.

09/02/15 Received IV bill by email

09/03/15 Paid IV bill

09/09/15 Submitted DS-260

09/17/15 Case Completed @ NVC

10/06/15 Expedite Request sent to NVC

11/12/15 Contacted Sen. Marco Rubio for assistance with expedite by email

11/19/15 Expedite Approved

12/9/15 Medical

12/11/15 Interview (Approved)

12/14/15 CEAC Status changed to AP

12/15/15 CEAC Status Changed to Issued

12/18/15 Picked up Passport & booked hubby's ticket.

12/31/15 Ring in the New Years together after 4 years!!!! :dancing:

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Holy mother of NVC I think it worked... I'm freaking out. I have to call them.

I have 2 n/a under AOS and 1 under IV-is that what a case complete looks like?

Yes! \o/

Congratulations!!!

PS - Call the NVC right now!

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Holy mother of NVC I think it worked... I'm freaking out. I have to call them.

I have 2 n/a under AOS and 1 under IV-is that what a case complete looks like?

Congrats kamw, yep that is a case complete!!! Happy for you!

If you guys have any questions specifically for me,

I will be glad to help via private message.

01-22-15 - married (L)
02-09-15 - i130 sent
02-10-15 - i130 received
02-12-15 - i130 NOA1; scanned
02-23-15 - i129f NOA1; scanned
07-30-15 - i130 NOA2; approved, i129f RFE
08-07-15 - i129f response rec'd
08-10-15 - i130 sent/received by nvc
08-14-15 - i130 nvc scan
08-19-15 - i129 NOA2; approved
08-21-15 - case #, IIN, BIN assigned, 261 completed
08-24-15 - Paid for AOS fee (IN PROCESS)
08-25-15 - AOS Fee (PAID), DS-261 reviewed on phone, email added to system, Sent AOS/IV package(I-864EZ, '14/'13/'12 tax transcripts, most recent pay stub, birth/marriage/police clearance cert.'s, 2 passport photos, 2 front/2 back passport pages)
08-26-15 - Paid for IV fee (IN PROCESS), AOS/IV package SCAN DATE, rec'd first e-mail from nvc
08-27-15 - IV Fee (PAID), DS-260 Submitted
09-16-15 - CASE COMPLETE (21 days since documents' scan, 1 months 2 days since NVC scan date)
09-21-15 - P4 Interview letter received
10-01-15 - Medical @10am, Case "In Transit"
10-08-15 - OFC appt @430pm
10-13-15 - Immigrant Visa interview @1030am - VISA APPROVED

When you think that God's timing takes too long
God is good, just believe in His timing!!!

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Interview steps: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/immigrant-process/interview.html
Preparation for interview: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/immigrant-process/interview/prepare.html
Medical Examination: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/immigrant-process/interview/prepare/medical-examination.html
Documents required for interview: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/immigrant-process/interview/prepare/interview-preparation-required-documents.html
After the interview: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/immigrant-process/interview/after.html
Mumbai's US consulate: http://mumbai.usconsulate.gov/

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Yes! \o/

Congratulations!!!

PS - Call the NVC right now!

Congrats kamw, yep that is a case complete!!! Happy for you!

Thanks guys!!

After a 45 minute wait they confirmed the case was completed yesterday... Yyyyiiiipppppeeeeeeee!!!! I leave for my 1 year anniversary next weekend and this is one of the best gifts I could have gotten( besides him actually being able to come back stateside with me).

09/27/14 Married :content:

12/03/14 Became a US citizen :star:

. .

02/25/15 130 Petition sent

02/27/15 NOA1 date :clock:

07/23/15 NOA2 date

08/03/15 Mailed to NVC

08/07/15 NVC Received

08/19/15 Case number assigned, submitted DS-261

08/20/15 Paid AOS bill

08/25/15 Received welcome letter

08/25/15 Sent AOS & IV package

08/31/15 DS-261 reviewed

08/31/15 AOS & IV scan date confirmed by Sup.

09/02/15 Received IV bill by email

09/03/15 Paid IV bill

09/09/15 Submitted DS-260

09/17/15 Case Completed @ NVC

10/06/15 Expedite Request sent to NVC

11/12/15 Contacted Sen. Marco Rubio for assistance with expedite by email

11/19/15 Expedite Approved

12/9/15 Medical

12/11/15 Interview (Approved)

12/14/15 CEAC Status changed to AP

12/15/15 CEAC Status Changed to Issued

12/18/15 Picked up Passport & booked hubby's ticket.

12/31/15 Ring in the New Years together after 4 years!!!! :dancing:

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