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nitsirk7562 - Thank you for your reply! I would never withhold anything they asked for. As for financial etc Im giving them much more than they ask. I mean not including pictures, plane tickets, etc, like some other people do with this filing. Just keeping it to only what is asked for and way too much documentation for that alone. Im only asking about skipping the extra relationship proof that some people include ahead of time to try to trigger a waiver.

There is not such thing called "trigger a waiver" - or I might misunderstood your words-. People got NPIW just probably because the local office is one of the busiest ones. If you have noticed that there are some applicants from some certain cities are always get interview for instance Detroit. Most of people I have known or read on VJ that local office in Detroit get interview. Applicants that their applications processing for instance at USCIS office in Kendall like mine got NPIW. I knew two of them.

Know your enemy and know yourself and you can fight a hundred battles without disaster.Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat

- Sun Tzu-

It doesn't matter how slow you go as long as you don't stop

-Confucius-

 

-I am the beneficiary and my post is not reflecting my petitioner's point of views-

 

                                       Lifting Condition (I-751)

 

*Mailed I-751 package (06/21/2017) to CSC

*NOA-1 date (06/23/2017)

*NOA-1 received (06/28/2017)

*Check cashed (06/27/2017)

*Biometric Received (07/10/2017)

*Biometric Appointment (07/20/2017)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/processTimesDisplayInit.do

Newark is processing cases from Nov 2014. As a comparison, my field office is processing from Sept 2014. I think there's a pretty good chance you'll get a letter too. Who knows how accurate their site is though. You won't know til the letter pops up in the mailbox, sadly.

If you got NPIW, highly chance that your local office is not processing your application. I completed my biometric in Kendall, Florida and they sent me an RFE for I-693 from Fairfax, Virginia, 11 months later after I filed my AoS.

Know your enemy and know yourself and you can fight a hundred battles without disaster.Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat

- Sun Tzu-

It doesn't matter how slow you go as long as you don't stop

-Confucius-

 

-I am the beneficiary and my post is not reflecting my petitioner's point of views-

 

                                       Lifting Condition (I-751)

 

*Mailed I-751 package (06/21/2017) to CSC

*NOA-1 date (06/23/2017)

*NOA-1 received (06/28/2017)

*Check cashed (06/27/2017)

*Biometric Received (07/10/2017)

*Biometric Appointment (07/20/2017)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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There is not such thing called "trigger a waiver" - or I might misunderstood your words-. People got NPIW just probably because the local office is one of the busiest ones. If you have noticed that there are some applicants from some certain cities are always get interview for instance Detroit. Most of people I have known or read on VJ that local office in Detroit get interview. Applicants that their applications processing for instance at USCIS office in Kendall like mine got NPIW. I knew two of them.

Thank you for your reply. No, there is no thing called trigger a waiver. It was my (slang) way of asking if there is anything I could do to make sure I got an interview rather than a waiver. However, your explanation still makes perfect sense and is very helpful, thank you!

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I'm getting close to my first month of NPIW journey. But some good news is - I got accepted for a job today. Small yay!

K1

29.11.2013 - NoA1

06.02.2014 - NoA2

01.04.2014 - Interview. 

AoS

03.2015 - AoS started.

09.2015 - Green Card received.  

RoC

24.07.2017 - NoA1.

01.08.2018 - RoC approved. 

 

 

Filed: AOS (apr) Country: India
Timeline
Posted

I know my file is not in Buffalo. This was in reply to someone asking if they could tell which state would get a waiver. I was saying Buffalo is really behind so that's probably why I got an NPIW.

If you got NPIW, highly chance that your local office is not processing your application. I completed my biometric in Kendall, Florida and they sent me an RFE for I-693 from Fairfax, Virginia, 11 months later after I filed my AoS.

 

 

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So I actually received an email on Friday at about 5pm (20 days since approval) with a tracking number! It was mailed to my husbands parents house the next day so they have my green card until we see them this week!

Woot! Congratulations!

This just came 10 min ago!!! I can't contain myself after almost 1 year, 3 months, 19 days...

On August 10, 2015, we ordered your new card for Receipt Number MSCXXXXXXXXXX, and will mail it to the address you gave us. If you move, go towww.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

This step applies to applications that result in an applicant receiving a card (such as a "green card") or other document (such as a naturalization certificate, employment authorization document, travel document, or advance parole). Applications will be in this step from the time the order to produce the card/document is given until the card/document is produced and mailed to the applicant. You can expect to receive your card/document within 30 days of the approval of your application. If you do not receive your document, please contact our National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.

YAY!! congrats to you! That's way too long to wait.

Card Was Mailed To Me

On August 11, 2015, we mailed your new card for Receipt Number MSCXXXXXXXXXX, to the address you gave us. If you do not receive your card by September 10, 2015, please go to www.uscis.gov/e-request to request that we send your new card to you. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

The card is on it's way. Filed AOS April 1, 2014. 16 months 10 days.

YAY!!

I'm reading timelines where people have adjusted from a k1 and have had

RFE for a new medical. I was under the impression if you file within one year of actually landing in the states on your K1 you would NOT require another medical if your AOS is outside of the one year expiration of the medical exam. Is that true that you potentially will need another medical if your original k1 medical expired and you filed for AOS within that one year timeframe?

We had RFE for a new medical, and we filed 8 days after his arrival to the USA. That was not even 3 months after the original medical in Dublin. And our RFE was dated a month and a day after we passed the one-year mark. :( USCIS is horribly inconsistent. THAT's the most annoying part for me!

CARD IN HAND!

FINALLY!!!

nitsirk7562 - Thank you for your reply! I would never withhold anything they asked for. As for financial etc Im giving them much more than they ask. I mean not including pictures, plane tickets, etc, like some other people do with this filing. Just keeping it to only what is asked for and way too much documentation for that alone. Im only asking about skipping the extra relationship proof that some people include ahead of time to try to trigger a waiver.

We sent nothing but what they asked for and we got the NPIW. :(

Question for all those who've been around this thread awhile... when you started the NPIW journey, were there others who got waivers at the same time you did that got approved 2 or 3 months after the letter was received? Or did most people not hear any updates for the stated 6 months or longer? I've been reading this thread for a long time but I didn't start from the first thread so I'm just curious. We filed in February and got our letter in June. Another person who filed two weeks before us and got their NPIW letter the same day we got ours, was just approved. I don't want to get my hopes too far up if extremely random approvals are the norm.

Our approval was about 8 and a half months after receiving the waiver letter.

I'm getting close to my first month of NPIW journey. But some good news is - I got accepted for a job today. Small yay!

Congrats!!

Janet, any news? I don't blame your husband for being suspicious. I'd be too. We know it's not how this process works, but all the same, I'm sorry that you're going through this nightmare... still! Please keep us posted.

Update (and I finally realized that the reason I wasn't getting email updates was because it was a new thread, and NOT because there was no news...lol): after 3 weeks and 2 days, Johan's green card was mailed today. So happy to see the end of the tunnel. Good thing we're decent record keepers, because I have ZERO desire to gather evidence for ROC. Congrats to all I've missed! Hang in there for those still waiting. :clock:

K1 Visa timeline:

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

02/01/2014 - mailed our petition

07/25/2014 - Johan arrives in Los Angeles! 

*See updated timeline for specific dates.*

AOS timeline:~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

08/02/2014 - AOS, EAD, AP applications mailed. 

11/17/2014 - K2 gets an interview waiver letter in the mail (dated November 12th) (K1 has never gotten this letter)

08/24/2015 - Green cards are FINALLY in hand after nearly 13 months of waiting. 

ROC timeline: ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

05/01/2017 - ROC application sent 

05/02/2017 - CSC receives our package

05/03/2017 - Official NOA1 date

05/10/2017 - MO cashed at our bank

05/12/2017 - NOA 1 is in the mailbox.

05/20/2017 - Biometrics letter in hand

05/31/2017 - biometrics appt (Oxnard, CA)

06/19/2018 - ROC still pending with no news but that wonky glitch back in February, so we went ahead and filed for citizenship

N-400 timeline: ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

06/19/2018 - N-400 application filed online

06/20/2018 - NOA1 received online for Naturalization application

06/25/2018 - Biometrics notification online (PDF Document)

07/12/2018 - Biometrics appt (Oxnard, CA)

Posted

Woot! Congratulations!

YAY!! congrats to you! That's way too long to wait.

YAY!!

We had RFE for a new medical, and we filed 8 days after his arrival to the USA. That was not even 3 months after the original medical in Dublin. And our RFE was dated a month and a day after we passed the one-year mark. :( USCIS is horribly inconsistent. THAT's the most annoying part for me!

FINALLY!!!

We sent nothing but what they asked for and we got the NPIW. :(

Our approval was about 8 and a half months after receiving the waiver letter.

Congrats!!

Janet, any news? I don't blame your husband for being suspicious. I'd be too. We know it's not how this process works, but all the same, I'm sorry that you're going through this nightmare... still! Please keep us posted.

Update (and I finally realized that the reason I wasn't getting email updates was because it was a new thread, and NOT because there was no news...lol): after 3 weeks and 2 days, Johan's green card was mailed today. So happy to see the end of the tunnel. Good thing we're decent record keepers, because I have ZERO desire to gather evidence for ROC. Congrats to all I've missed! Hang in there for those still waiting. :clock:

We have not heard any news. The 60 day mark for RFE review is 8/24. Our online status has not changed, and no notices have come in the mail.

 

8/22/15 Received notice of interview "call in letter" for September 1st 8am

9/01/15 AOS Interview Houston-APPROVED!

9/01/15 Card in production, Welcome notice has been mailed

9/05/15 Welcome Notice Received

9/08/15 Greencard was mailed

9/10/15 GREENCARD RECEIVED!!!!!!!!

 

ROC

6/2/17 mailed I-751 to csc priority mail

7/1/17 I-751 returned rejected (multiple items)

7/3/17 I-751 mailed again with signature confirmation

7/6/17 second I-751 delivered and signed for by Daniel Manchaca

7/10/17  Check Cashed

7/10/17  NOA

7/22/17  Biometrics letter for 8/2/17

8/02/17 Biometrics appointment DONE

3/05/18 case moved to local office

8/25/18 Extension letter (18 months)

9/29/18 service request submitted

10/06/18 response to service request

10/11/18  approved. No RFE, no interview

10/16/18  approval letter received in the mail

10/19/18 greencard received

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: United Kingdom
Timeline
Posted

Woke up to the welcome notice this morning. 5 months after NPIW. Relieved

K1 Visa Timeline



04/21/2014: mailed out I-129F


04/23/2014: I-129F Received at Dallas Lockbox


04/28/2014: NOA1 Sent by email, case routed to the USCIS California Service Center


04/29/2014: Alien registration number changed


05/03/2014: NOA1 Hard copy received, dated 04/25/2014


05/13/2014: NOA2


05/27/2014: NVC Received


05/29/2014: NVC Left


06/04/2014: Consulate Received


06/06/2014: Packet 3 Received


06/06/2014: Packet 3 Sent


07/07/2014: Medical interview


08/18/2014: Packet 4 Received


09/05/2014: Interview Date


Interview Result : Approved


09/012/2014: Visa in hand


11/17/2014: US Entry


11/26/2014: Marriage



AOS (from K-1) Timeline:



12/04/2014 - AOS package sent via Priority USPS Mail.


12/12/2014 - Text/email notification for received I-485, EAD


01/07/2015 - Biometrics appointment, MN


02/12/2015 - EAD Approved


02/25/2015 - EAD Card received


03/15/2015 - NPIW letter received


03/20/2015: AP filled


03/27/2015: AP NOA date


04/10/2015: AP approved


08/20/2015: I-1485 Approved, welcome notice by email


08/29/2015: Card mailed


09/02/2015: Card in Hand



Posted

Congrats to everyone who have received good news lately!

My timeline: 158 days since I received NPIW, 269 days since I filed I-485. Still waiting.

Spoiler

My AOS journey

Date Filed : 2014-11-26

NOA Date : 2014-12-06

RFE: 2014-12-26 (Translation of my international BC)

Bio. Appt. : 2014-12-31

RFE response received by USCIS: 2015-01-06

EAD/AP approved: 2015-02-18

NPIW letter: 2015-03-17

Service request: 2015-09-17

Response to service request: None

Service request 2: 2015-10-23

Service request 2 response: 2015-11-03 - USCIS anticipates a delay

EAD/AP renewal forms sent: 2015-11-04

Letter to Congressman sent: 2015-11-06

EAD/AP renewal electronic NOA1: 2015-11-10 (saying USCIS received and accepted my applications on 2015-11-06)

Email from Congressman's office - reviewing my case, will contact me with info: 2015-11-13

Received No Biometrics Required letter: 2015-11-20

Received letter of continuance asking for another translation of my BC (long story): 2015-11-20 (online status never changed)

Responded to letter of continuance: 2015-11-30

USCIS/DHS in Sacramento received my response (delivery confirmation): 2015-12.01

Received interview letter from Chatsworth office, CA: 2016-01-30

Received response from my congressman: 2016-02.02

AOS interview: 2016-02-10 Result:: RFE for medical

Medical done: 02/20/2016 - 03/03/2016

Medical Received By USCIS (UPS delivery confirmation): 2016-03-08

AOS approval date/Resident since: 2016-03-12

Card received: 2016-03-18

AOS took 15 months, 2 weeks and one day.

 

ROC:

Petition sent: 2018 - 02 - 22

Petition received by USCIS Laguna Niguel: 2018 - 02 - 23

 

 

Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Philippines
Timeline
Posted

I know my file is not in Buffalo. This was in reply to someone asking if they could tell which state would get a waiver. I was saying Buffalo is really behind so that's probably why I got an NPIW.

Hello Nitsirk7562,

I have just noticed that we have an almost identical Timelines and processing sequence, I also received NPIW letter on the same month, I would just like to know if in the NPIW letter that you received, does it state that you will hear from them a decision in about 6 months from the date of this letter?

AOS Timeline / Family-based

Feb 24, 2015 (day 0) - Sent Forms I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131 via USPS to Chicago Lockbox
Feb 26, 2015 (day 2) - Package delivered and received.
Mar 03, 2015 (day 7) - Text / email messages from USCIS, receiving Forms I-130, I-485,
I-131 and I-765.
USD 420 and 1,070 Checks were cashed.
Mar 08, 2015 (day 12) - Paper receipts of I-797C for I-130, I-485, I-131 and I-765 from mail.

Mar 13, 2015 (day 17) - Mail notice received for Biometrics appointment on March 25, 2015.

Mar 25, 2015 (day 29) - Completed Biometrics, as scheduled.

May 12, 2015 (day 75) - AP/EAD approved and Card has been ordered.

May 27, 2015 (day 90) - AP/EAD Card received in the mailbox.

June 3, 2015 (day 97) - Received NPIW letter in the mailbox.

Sept 24, 2015 (day 212) - I-130/I-485 approved. No Interview.

Sept 28, 2015 (day 216) - GC mailed.

Sept 30, 2015 (day 218) - GC received.

Posted

Woot! Congratulations!

YAY!! congrats to you! That's way too long to wait.

YAY!!

We had RFE for a new medical, and we filed 8 days after his arrival to the USA. That was not even 3 months after the original medical in Dublin. And our RFE was dated a month and a day after we passed the one-year mark. :( USCIS is horribly inconsistent. THAT's the most annoying part for me!

FINALLY!!!

We sent nothing but what they asked for and we got the NPIW. :(

Our approval was about 8 and a half months after receiving the waiver letter.

Congrats!!

Janet, any news? I don't blame your husband for being suspicious. I'd be too. We know it's not how this process works, but all the same, I'm sorry that you're going through this nightmare... still! Please keep us posted.

Update (and I finally realized that the reason I wasn't getting email updates was because it was a new thread, and NOT because there was no news...lol): after 3 weeks and 2 days, Johan's green card was mailed today. So happy to see the end of the tunnel. Good thing we're decent record keepers, because I have ZERO desire to gather evidence for ROC. Congrats to all I've missed! Hang in there for those still waiting. :clock:

We got the interview letter today. September 1st 8am

 

8/22/15 Received notice of interview "call in letter" for September 1st 8am

9/01/15 AOS Interview Houston-APPROVED!

9/01/15 Card in production, Welcome notice has been mailed

9/05/15 Welcome Notice Received

9/08/15 Greencard was mailed

9/10/15 GREENCARD RECEIVED!!!!!!!!

 

ROC

6/2/17 mailed I-751 to csc priority mail

7/1/17 I-751 returned rejected (multiple items)

7/3/17 I-751 mailed again with signature confirmation

7/6/17 second I-751 delivered and signed for by Daniel Manchaca

7/10/17  Check Cashed

7/10/17  NOA

7/22/17  Biometrics letter for 8/2/17

8/02/17 Biometrics appointment DONE

3/05/18 case moved to local office

8/25/18 Extension letter (18 months)

9/29/18 service request submitted

10/06/18 response to service request

10/11/18  approved. No RFE, no interview

10/16/18  approval letter received in the mail

10/19/18 greencard received

Posted

Whats the number you called and how did you know your card was in production? I am trying to figure out when we should expect it to ship. Our case was approved August 7th (online). I appreciate your feedback and majob congrats. I hope you have it in hand today and pop a bottle of champagne.

The number I call is 1-800-375-5283 it's actually the general number for USCIS. I knew my card was in production my checking my case status online at USCIS.GOV. It will update to "ordered new card". I'm definitely celebrating another milestone!! Thanks!

We got the interview letter today. September 1st 8am

Wow I can't believe they are going to interview you guys after waiting so long. On a positive note at least it's moving along. I wish you the best of luck on your interview. Please keep us posted.

Posted

Hello everyone,

A short update about my case.

I received the welcome letter the 14th (dated on 10th). No news about the green card, just a line on myUSCIS telling me that they "ordered your new card" (8/7/2015). I am impatient to see the famous update "production of your new card". A friend told me he waited 4 weeks... half way for me ! ^^

I will update my timeline !

 
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