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Dear Fellows I had my interview on 11th May 2015 Islamabad Embassy Pakistan, the Counselor said, " you have successfully proved your relationship with your mother, your case is absolutely normal and

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amna-h   7

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How come they didnt ask for that when your petitioner submitted the docs to nvc first time? I mean you didnt get any checklist or rfe?

My F2A Journey

07/16/2013: I-130 package sent

08/22/2013: Package received by USCIS, informed through an automated message
12/05/2013: Receipt number received (NOA1) P.D - 12/02/2013

02/06/2014: Petition approved (NOA2)

02/20/2014: Case received by NVC

04/26/2014: Called NVC, they said they have sent an email on March 28th. No further processing can be done till priority date is current.

02/25/2015: Welcome letter sent, Invoice ID number included
05/04/2015: DS-261 completed

05/05/2015: AOS Fee paid; status “in process”
05/07/2015: AOS Payment status “PAID”

05/21/2015: AOS & IV Package mailed to NVC *Fingers crossed*

05/29/2015: NVC received our documents (SCAN DATE) - Notified through email on 6/4/2015
06/09/2015: DS261 reviewed (found out by calling NVC)

06/14/2015: IV fee bill generated (received email) *cant pay - ceac portal having issues*

06/26/2015: Checklist received for not paying IV fee *waiting to pay online*

07/05/2015: IV fee paid finally website is fixed! *Showed as PAID 7/8/15*
07/08/2015: DS260 submitted

09/22/2015: Case completed finally (over the phone with NVC)
09/29/2015: CC confirmation email received

10/22/2015: Interview scheduled
12/03/2015: Interview (approved!!!)

Husband's N400 Time-line

31st Oct 2014 – N400 application submitted------ 14th Nov 2014 – Delivered to USCIS Phoenix AZ------ 18th Nov 2014 – Text message from USCIS that case is received. Given a receipt number.------ 18th Nov 2014 – Email notification indicated case is accepted and forwarded to NBC------ 24th Nov 2014 – NOA1 hard copy received in mail------- 28th Nov 2014 – Biometric appointment letter received in mail. Dated : 8/12/14------ 03rd Dec 2014 – Early walk in biometrics------ 10th Dec 2014 – Yellow letter received------- 15th Dec 2014 – Online status: Case in-line for interview------ 11th May 2015 – Interview letter received------ 17th June 2015 – Interview at Santa Ana (APPROVED!!) ------- 22nd June 2015 – In line for Oath (E-notification)--------- 30th June 2015 - Oath ceremony notice mailed (Received in mail = 5th July)------- 22nd July 2015 - OATH CEREMONY!! *US CITIZEN*

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How come they didnt ask for that when your petitioner submitted the docs to nvc first time? I mean you didnt get any checklist or rfe?

The embassy can demand for any document as they see fit. NVC's job is to collect the docs, that's all.

:wub:10-year GC holder :wub:

My Parents’ B2 Tourist Visa Application - APPROVED

 

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phoenyxx   30

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Just sent you a message

Check it

Hi Arcane. You don't have a timeline we can follow. Can you tell me how long it took from initial application to your interview?

*** Father Immigrated with 9 y/o sister in 2009

  • I-130: Oct 2010  //  NVC appr: Nov 28, 2010 // RFE rec'd: May 14, 2014 // RFE returned with DNA test Jul 28, 2014  // I-130 approval rec'd Aug 18, 2014 // NVC rec'd Oct 31, 2014 // Welcome letter recd Feb 22, 2016 // AOS bill / IV bill paid Mar 27, 2016 //  Sent in supporting docs, Aug 11, 2016

*** Father became naturalized Citizen in Nov 2016, sent in opt-out request, received Nov. 2016, 

  • Case complete Nov 11, 2016 // Interview Package rec'd May 5, 2017 //   Medical May 17 ,2017 // Interview: Jun 2, 2017 // Passport rec'd Jun 8, 2017 // POE: Jun 22, 2017 // SSN changed Oct 08, 2017 // GC/I-551 rec'd - Jul 15, 2017

** Filing for naturalization (N400)

  • PD 3/31/2022
  • Biometrics: 4/26/2022
  • Interview Date: 11/21/2022
  • Oath Ceremony:
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Hi Arcane. You don't have a timeline we can follow. Can you tell me how long it took from initial application to your interview?

Dear Fellow, i have no idea when did my mother applied for me, all i know that in January 2014 my sister called me and said NVC has started your procedure and i am submitting your visa fee and effidavit of support fee etc, then NVC started coordinating with me on my email, and started sending me stupid checklists again and again, and yea i also filled and online application form named as DS-260, my case was absolutely normal, and even my sponsor's income is 2500$ above the required poverty guideline, during interview i tried to convince and tried to prove my point to the CO that according to form i-864p my affidavit of support is absolutely right, but He was consistent on his stance, so i thought if i argue more he may get annoy, so i took the 221g :(

i have heard the stories that if you argue with them too much they might give you green 221G which means one more year to wait, or DNA test etc, so its better to wait for couple of months rather than waiting for more than a year

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phoenyxx   30

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Ah. Keep us posted. You've waited this long, it could just be a formality and you'll be approved soon enough. Fingers crossed!

*** Father Immigrated with 9 y/o sister in 2009

  • I-130: Oct 2010  //  NVC appr: Nov 28, 2010 // RFE rec'd: May 14, 2014 // RFE returned with DNA test Jul 28, 2014  // I-130 approval rec'd Aug 18, 2014 // NVC rec'd Oct 31, 2014 // Welcome letter recd Feb 22, 2016 // AOS bill / IV bill paid Mar 27, 2016 //  Sent in supporting docs, Aug 11, 2016

*** Father became naturalized Citizen in Nov 2016, sent in opt-out request, received Nov. 2016, 

  • Case complete Nov 11, 2016 // Interview Package rec'd May 5, 2017 //   Medical May 17 ,2017 // Interview: Jun 2, 2017 // Passport rec'd Jun 8, 2017 // POE: Jun 22, 2017 // SSN changed Oct 08, 2017 // GC/I-551 rec'd - Jul 15, 2017

** Filing for naturalization (N400)

  • PD 3/31/2022
  • Biometrics: 4/26/2022
  • Interview Date: 11/21/2022
  • Oath Ceremony:
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i had interview on 11th May, my passport retained and i was asked to submit Joint Sponsor, CO said nothing wrong with yoyr case, just bring this document,

Then on 2nd June i submitted joint sponsor, on 15th June i emailed them and asked, what is the status now of my case, they replied me your case is in final processing. i am pasting that email here

Dear Sir/Madam,

Our record indicates that this case is in its final processing/review. Please feel free to check back with our office after 4 weeks.

Sincerely,
Immigrant Visa Unit
Consular Section, American Embassy
Islamabad, Pakistan
<KM10>

Now i wonder, whether i have to wait for more 4 weeks or my visa will be issued quite earlier than 4 weeks

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i had interview on 11th May, my passport retained and i was asked to submit Joint Sponsor, CO said nothing wrong with yoyr case, just bring this document,

Then on 2nd June i submitted joint sponsor, on 15th June i emailed them and asked, what is the status now of my case, they replied me your case is in final processing. i am pasting that email here

Dear Sir/Madam,

Our record indicates that this case is in its final processing/review. Please feel free to check back with our office after 4 weeks.

Sincerely,

Immigrant Visa Unit

Consular Section, American Embassy

Islamabad, Pakistan

<KM10>

Now i wonder, whether i have to wait for more 4 weeks or my visa will be issued quite earlier than 4 weeks

This is the reason for your delay.

http://travel.state.gov/content/travel/english/news/technological-systems-issue.html

System failure caused your visa to be delayed.

11/27/2013 - Priority Date

04/01/2015 - I-130 Approved

04/21/2015 - NVC received Case

04/29/2015 - DS261 filled

05/02/2015 - Case under CSPA review

06/04/2015 - Supervisor review Initiated-Wait 42 days

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And Finally I got my visa :)

I received passport on 26th June 2015 Friday.

My interview was on 11th may. I submitted joint sponsor documents on 2nd June and on 25th June I received an email which stated that your passport is returned ready for pick up.

Next morning on 26th June I received my Passport

I am so happy. It was such a tough phase of confusion, uncertainty and long wait. thanks to ALLAH it is over now

Wish you all good luck. God bless you all

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And Finally I got my visa :)

I received passport on 26th June 2015 Friday.

My interview was on 11th may. I submitted joint sponsor documents on 2nd June and on 25th June I received an email which stated that your passport is returned ready for pick up.

Next morning on 26th June I received my Passport

I am so happy. It was such a tough phase of confusion, uncertainty and long wait. thanks to ALLAH it is over now

Wish you all good luck. God bless you all

Many Congrats. I am in same category as your case, may i inbox for few questions?

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