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jayisis   13

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How exciting! I am in the same boat! Can't wait to fill out that puppy!! hehe.

Update: After posting this I went on the website, and I am able to fill it out now!!! OMG! How exciting! Will wait to fill it out until l get home since I am still at work. I need a more quiet place to fill out with any interruptions. hehe.

Ok! I will do that too! thanks!

Wow, that is exciting! Good luck to you for filling out the 260!

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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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
jayisis

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

Traveler23
Traveler23

@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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A-square   31

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How exciting! I am in the same boat! Can't wait to fill out that puppy!! hehe.

Update: After posting this I went on the website, and I am able to fill it out now!!! OMG! How exciting! Will wait to fill it out until l get home since I am still at work. I need a more quiet place to fill out with any interruptions. hehe.

Ok! I will do that too! thanks!

Wow! Yay for that. I hope I can fill out mine soon too.

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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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MsJC   5

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Wow, that is exciting! Good luck to you for filling out the 260!

Thanks so much!! I am sure you will have access to it in no time!! :)

Wow! Yay for that. I hope I can fill out mine soon too.

I am positive you will!! :D

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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BHSMama   4

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Congrats to everyone on their recent approvals and updates. Im overwhelmed with all the great news pouring in. I pray the rest of this NVC journey continue to be a smooth sail. To every one thats still waiting on their approvals keep your head up gods working it out for you. Have a bless and provocative weekend. God bless!

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Flaco   0

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Hi everyone. I'm glad everyone is moving ahead. My wife and I are going to wait a little bit to fill out AOS because she got a second job but she hasn't started yet and she want to include it so we don't have to find a joint sponsor. But as soon as she get prof that she meet the poverty guidelines webwill continue our journey. Ill keep reading how everyone is improving. Best of luck for everyone. God's time is perfect.

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BHSMama   4

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Got our case number and invoice number yesterday! Now feeling completely lost again even though I've read the nvc guide probably three hundred thousand times. Lol

Congrats... Best of luck moving forward!!!!!! Can someone please give a simple break down on how to prepare the documents needed for the AOS and IV packages. (Not the link) ? Thanks in advanced!!!!

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A-square   31

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Indonesia
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Got our case number and invoice number yesterday! Now feeling completely lost again even though I've read the nvc guide probably three hundred thousand times. Lol

Lol. I know that feeling.

Anyway, congratulations on moving forward!

Have a blessed weekend everyone!

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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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Traveler23   4

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Hi guys, congrats to everyone's approvals. Sorry for the delay I'm in Thailand for a couple of weeks and my wife is also here so it's been great! Just an update, Got my case number Aug 21st and invoice id. But when I went to ceac site to file choice of agent ds261 I got an error, log in failed, case number is incorrect. Did anyone else experience this?

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MsJC   5

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Got our case number and invoice number yesterday! Now feeling completely lost again even though I've read the nvc guide probably three hundred thousand times. Lol

yay! Congratulations!! I suggest gathering all doc's to be sent to NVC now! Best of Luck on this stage!

Hi guys, congrats to everyone's approvals. Sorry for the delay I'm in Thailand for a couple of weeks and my wife is also here so it's been great! Just an update, Got my case number Aug 21st and invoice id. But when I went to ceac site to file choice of agent ds261 I got an error, log in failed, case number is incorrect. Did anyone else experience this?

Congrats on getting your case number and IIN! ...as for the the error, I didn't experience it, how did you get the number by calling NVC or by the letter? If you called, then I suggest calling again and asking for the number again to make sure it is correct. Or try it again another day? Maybe it is an error on the webpage...

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

MsJC Explorer

MsJC   5

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Well, just an update, I have submitted the DS-260!!!!!!!!!!! What an amazing feeling!! However, I won't feel relieved until I send all the doc's out, I hope soon!! One step more to go...I just pray there are no checklist on the road. May God continue to Bless Us All!! (L)

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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IonelaC.   32

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Well, just an update, I have submitted the DS-260!!!!!!!!!!! What an amazing feeling!! However, I won't feel relieved until I send all the doc's out, I hope soon!! One step more to go...I just pray there are no checklist on the road. May God continue to Bless Us All!! (L)

Congrats!!! That's awesome! One step closer :) May I ask how did you managed to pay both fees at the same time? We submitted the DS-261 and paid AOS fee (which shows up as PAID) but we are still not able to pay the IV fee. Is there a "shortcut"? :D

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brentos   53

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Well, just an update, I have submitted the DS-260!!!!!!!!!!! What an amazing feeling!! However, I won't feel relieved until I send all the doc's out, I hope soon!! One step more to go...I just pray there are no checklist on the road. May God continue to Bless Us All!! (L)

Congrats! How were you able to pay the IV fee and do the DS-260? I paid the AOS fee like 3 weeks ago and still I can't pay the IV fee. Did you have to call for them to review DS-261?

Thanks!

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

 

 

MsJC Explorer

MsJC   5

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Congrats!!! That's awesome! One step closer :) May I ask how did you managed to pay both fees at the same time? We submitted the DS-261 and paid AOS fee (which shows up as PAID) but we are still not able to pay the IV fee. Is there a "shortcut"? :D

Congrats! How were you able to pay the IV fee and do the DS-260? I paid the AOS fee like 3 weeks ago and still I can't pay the IV fee. Did you have to call for them to review DS-261?

Thanks!

Hi, there is no shortcut, sadly. The only reason I was able to access both fees was because I hired an attorney to file my case, so the attorney automatically became my agent. Therefore, the DS-261 step, was skipped in my case, which allowed me to go into the step of paying the fees. A day after the fees were paid, I was able to do the DS-260. I recommend going through the sample they have on the website, you can can familiarize yourself with the application, and have the answers to the questions ready so you can finish the form in one sitting. Also, as you are waiting to pay the IV fee, start gathering all the documents to be sent out to NVC. I can't move forward, since I am still missing a document from my husband.....praying to get it in this week!!

I forgot to mention that after my case was Approved in USCIS, I decided to cut ties with the attorney, since I realized I could do this myself without paying a couple of thousand dollars for filing paperwork I feel I can do myself. So, that takes me to some extra work I have to do, which is remove the attorney from my case, but NVC told me I could keep moving forward, since it was a matter of just changing the attorney as the agent to me.

In any case, I am certain you guys, and all February filers will soon have access to that IV invoice and DS-260 form. I'm praying for all of us to go through this NVC stage quickly and without any checklists!!!

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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