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IonelaC.   32

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How long does it take for NVC to receive our case? We were approved July 29th, received hard copy of NOA2, but no idea if our case was actually sent to the NVC or not? It says in the hard copy that our case was forwarded... I just want the invoice number now so we can start the next half of this long process :( We called the NVC yesterday and they hadn't received anything.

Daniel, we got ours approved on the 23rd, saw the update on the USCIS page on the 24th of July. After a while I checked again the website, for our case number and it showed that it was sent to NVC on the 3rd of August. So it took a little over 1 week after approval for them to actually send it to NVC. Keep checking the USCIS website. From what I understand it takes around 1 week for the case to reach NVC, from the moment that USCIS phisically sent it. And another 2-3 weeks for them to input the data in their system and have a case # and IIN for you. Hope it helps!
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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

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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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Daniel, we got ours approved on the 23rd, saw the update on the USCIS page on the 24th of July. After a while I checked again the website, for our case number and it showed that it was sent to NVC on the 3rd of August. So it took a little over 1 week after approval for them to actually send it to NVC. Keep checking the USCIS website. From what I understand it takes around 1 week for the case to reach NVC, from the moment that USCIS phisically sent it. And another 2-3 weeks for them to input the data in their system and have a case # and IIN for you. Hope it helps!

I suppose they don't update all the cases then because ours hasn't been updated as "sent to NVC", we were approved on the 21st July 2015.

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IonelaC.   32

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I suppose they don't update all the cases then because ours hasn't been updated as "sent to NVC", we were approved on the 21st July 2015.

Ahhh, okay... I didn't know that. I assumed they are doing that for all the cases but guess not. Anyways, there is also the option to call and find out when and if they got your case. We decided to wait till the end of the week and call for the 1st time NVC and see if they received our case.

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A-square   31

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Second to what mbalih said. My case wasn't updated to received by NVC too. It still says approved on USCIS website until now. We had to call NVC to know.

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USCIS

02/09/2015 - Husband mailed I-130 package to USCIS

02/11/2015 - NOA1 e-mail received, Vermont Service Center

02/20/2015 - NOA1 mail received

07/09/2015 - Approved! NOA2 e-mail received.

NVC

07/17/2015 - NVC received

08/06/2015 - Case number assigned, submitted DS-261 and paid AOS bill

08/15/2015 - Received welcome letter

08/15/2015 - Sent AOS & IV package

08/19/2015 - NVC received AOS & IV package (scan date)

08/21/2015 - Paid IV bill

08/24/2015 - submitted DS-260

09/04/2015 - Case Complete! (16 days after scan date)

09/10/2015 - Got interview date - Oct 27, 2015

09/14/2015 - Received interview letter (P4) via e-mail

Embassy

10/02/2015 - Medical done

10/27/2015 - Interview in Jakarta

10/27/2015 - Visa Approved! Praise the Lord :dancing:

10/28/2015 - CEAC status changed to issued

10/29/2015 - Visa in hand!

10/31/2015 - ELIS fee paid

11/26/2015 - POE : Washington, DC

12/23/2015 - Green Card in hand. Thank you Jesus! :star:

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11)

I-751 Timeline

10/26/2017 - Mailed out our ROC package to VSC

10/28/2017 - Delivered at VSC

10/30/2017 - NOA dated

11/13/2017 - Received NOA letter in mail

11/27/2017 - Received biometrics appointment letter

12/04/2017 - Biometrics appointment

08/13/2018 - Received 18 months notice letter

12/18/2018 - New Card is being produced

12/27/2018 - Received 10-year GC in the mail

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jayisis   13

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How long does it take for NVC to receive our case? We were approved July 29th, received hard copy of NOA2, but no idea if our case was actually sent to the NVC or not? It says in the hard copy that our case was forwarded... I just want the invoice number now so we can start the next half of this long process :( We called the NVC yesterday and they hadn't received anything.

FYI, my case was approved July 30, and it was sent on August 10 to NVC. Took 11 days. Now the case status reads sent to department of state. Every case will not be updated like this to my understanding.

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

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God is good, just believe in His timing!!!

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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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jameswhunt   12

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@Danielhenson usually aroud 7-10 days. Then another 2 weeks for case number to be assigned. Our NOA2 was July 9 and NVC received it on July 17. We got our case number and IIN on August 6. It's different for each case and center. Try to call NVC again tomorrow to ask whether they've received your documents or not.

Did you have to call NVC to get your case number and IIN or do they mail or email it to you?

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Hi everyone!

I have a question for those petitioners who got married last year 2014, how did you guys file your tax returns for that year? Since I got married also in 2014, I can't no longer file as Single, of course. But, if I were to file Married, I would need my husband's SSN, which obviously he doesn't have one. How did you guys managed to do this? Did you guys request an TIN (tax identification number) for your spouse?

I am concern, since I haven't file them because of this precise issue. My tax preparer told me to file them until he gets his SSN. But now that I am getting closer to providing the tax returns for the AOS package, the tax returns for 2014 are required.

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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ssk2331   13

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Hi everyone!

I have a question for those petitioners who got married last year 2014, how did you guys file your tax returns for that year? Since I got married also in 2014, I can't no longer file as Single, of course. But, if I were to file Married, I would need my husband's SSN, which obviously he doesn't have one. How did you guys managed to do this? Did you guys request an TIN (tax identification number) for your spouse?

I am concern, since I haven't file them because of this precise issue. My tax preparer told me to file them until he gets his SSN. But now that I am getting closer to providing the tax returns for the AOS package, the tax returns for 2014 are required.

Married couples have option of filing jointly or separately. Filing jointly is recommended because of tax breaks but not required so since we got married in 2014 too, I decied to file separately and we will start doing joint returns once spouse is here,.

Also, you can technically be conisdered "unmarried" by the IRS for a number of reasons including nonsresident alien spouse.

http://www.efile.com/irs-head-of-household-tax-filing-status/#considered-unmarried

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And Another question that I coldn't really figure out the answer to by using google (lol). If any, what's the difference between the Department of State and the National Visa Center? Is it the same Place or is one better than the other? :rolleyes:


And Another question that I coldn't really figure out the answer to by using google (lol). If any, what's the difference between the Department of State and the National Visa Center? Is it the same Place or is one better than the other? :rolleyes:

IonelaC. Enthusiast

IonelaC.   32

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And Another question that I coldn't really figure out the answer to by using google (lol). If any, what's the difference between the Department of State and the National Visa Center? Is it the same Place or is one better than the other? :rolleyes:

And Another question that I coldn't really figure out the answer to by using google (lol). If any, what's the difference between the Department of State and the National Visa Center? Is it the same Place or is one better than the other? :rolleyes:

@Danielhenson yea, no point on calling this week cause for sure you're going to get the same answer. Give it 1 week and start calling again :)

From what I know, NVC and Department of State are exactly the same, just different formulations :)

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@Danielhenson yea, no point on calling this week cause for sure you're going to get the same answer. Give it 1 week and start calling again :)

From what I know, NVC and Department of State are exactly the same, just different formulations :)

Okay, thank you for the advice!

And thanks for clearing that out, that's what I thought but in this jungle one can never be sure lol.. :)

IonelaC. Enthusiast

IonelaC.   32

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Okay, thank you for the advice!

And thanks for clearing that out, that's what I thought but in this jungle one can never be sure lol.. :)

No worries! Glad to help :) I know how you feel! With so many new things in this process, one can get really confused! But that's why we're on VJ, to get answers and help each other in this looong process.

 
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