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angeleyes053188
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Hi, I just wanted to ask if there is anyone out there who filed their I30 this year. The wait is so long, and I just need someone who is in the same boat as me to encourage one another. My I30 has

myao
myao

October 2015 Visa Bulletin is out!!! <3 time flies, eventually we will be reunited with our family.. i just hope that whoever the next president is, s/he would be kind to legal and documented immig

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Hi Dniepu,welcome to vj!:-)

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DNIEPU   7

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Nepal
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Just got off the phone. NVC received my case on 6 oct,15. But no case number available yet. :( waiting

Is their line always busy? Can you share when did you call and use tricks? :idea:

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F2A/IR1 Journey (for wifey):

USCIS/I-30:

NOA-1: June 29, 2015

NOA-2: August 11, 2015

NVC:

NVC Received: August 21, 2015 (Called NVC 10/14/2015)

Case # Assigned: August 24, 2015

DS-261 Completed: June 29, 2016

AoS Paid: June 29, 2016

IV Paid: July 12, 2016

AoS and IV Package Sent: July 13, 2016

DS 260 Completed: July 15, 2016

Documents Scan: July 15, 2016

Upgraded to IR1: August 12, 2016

Case Completed: August 24, 2016

Embassy:

Interview Scheduled: September 9, 2016

Interview: October 17, 2016 (Called-confirmed with NVC 09/09/2016)

N-400 (for me):

N-400 Sent: March 25, 2016

NOA-1: March 30, 2016

FP Scheduled: April 28, 2016

FP Walked-in: April 18, 2016

In Line-Interview: May 23, 2016

Interview Letter: June 14, 2016

Interview: July 21, 2016

Oath: August 11, 2016

myao Enthusiast

myao   15

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Is their line always busy? Can you share when did you call and use tricks? :idea:

Always busy! no matter what time you call. Once you hear the lines saying "call again later" hung up and call again. :)

DNIEPU Explorer

DNIEPU   7

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Always busy! no matter what time you call. Once you hear the lines saying "call again later" hung up and call again. :)

Thank you!

F2A/IR1 Journey (for wifey):

USCIS/I-30:

NOA-1: June 29, 2015

NOA-2: August 11, 2015

NVC:

NVC Received: August 21, 2015 (Called NVC 10/14/2015)

Case # Assigned: August 24, 2015

DS-261 Completed: June 29, 2016

AoS Paid: June 29, 2016

IV Paid: July 12, 2016

AoS and IV Package Sent: July 13, 2016

DS 260 Completed: July 15, 2016

Documents Scan: July 15, 2016

Upgraded to IR1: August 12, 2016

Case Completed: August 24, 2016

Embassy:

Interview Scheduled: September 9, 2016

Interview: October 17, 2016 (Called-confirmed with NVC 09/09/2016)

N-400 (for me):

N-400 Sent: March 25, 2016

NOA-1: March 30, 2016

FP Scheduled: April 28, 2016

FP Walked-in: April 18, 2016

In Line-Interview: May 23, 2016

Interview Letter: June 14, 2016

Interview: July 21, 2016

Oath: August 11, 2016

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Gagz   1

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Is their line always busy? Can you share when did you call and use tricks? :idea:

It's busy most of the time. Keep redialing. I also got through after 5-6 attempts. The representative was very polite and helpful though.

She told me to wait for atleast 42 days after approval to get Case and IIN#

So I'll call them after a few days.

VZLAN-US-Citizen Explorer

VZLAN-US-Citizen   11

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Filed: IR-5 Country: Venezuela
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Is their line always busy? Can you share when did you call and use tricks? :idea:

Dniepu,

Yes, their line is always busy. However, there are a couple tricks you can do to get through.

The number to call (from within the US) to check on your case is 603.334.0700. Depending on your particular case, there might be a different number to call, so check out this page from the NVC website to see what number you should call:
Their website states that they are open from 7am - 12am EST (this means morning to midnight). When you call most likely you will immediately get an recorded message that states something like we are currently busy with the overwhelming amount of calls we are receiving, call back later... and then the call hangs up.
As soon as you hear that message, hang up and try again. I called Wednesday September 23rd in the morning at 7:51 AM EST and I got the message 10 times in a row. On the 10th time at 7:52 AM I finally got through the main menu. I was on hold for a good 10 minutes until someone finally came on the line and answered my questions. She was nice and helpful.
A week later, on Tuesday, September 29th, 2015 I called again at 8:10am... I tried the call 6 times before I was able to get through, then I pressed 1 for english and 7 for other questions and was on hold for about 20 minutes. I finally got on the line with Daisy and she was nice. My case was received (as someone else told me before) on the 22nd, and Daisy said to give them at least 42 days before they can give me the case # and invoice #... which is 12 more days than they said before. She reiterated that whenever I get a number assigned I will receive the information by mail or email (whatever they have on file).
Another more week on Tuesday, October 6th, 2015 at 11:30am. I got through on the 3rd attempt, and I was on hold for about 25 minutes until I got through. I spoke to Lydia, and she was very nice, she told me my case number had been assigned on October 1st, and they had sent me 2 documents (the fee bill and the choice of agent form) on October 2nd, and I should be getting it in the mail pretty soon. She gave me my case number and my Invoice ID number.
I called again on Thursday, October 8th, 2015 at 8:00pm. I got through on the 3rd attempt. I was on hold for about 40 minutes. A man answered and he wasn't ver helpful or nice.
I hope this helps...
Also, don't call today, since it is a federal holiday and they are probably closed.
M
CURRENT PROCESS:
I-130 for Mom in Venezuela (Approved) - On To NVC Processing
2015
MM - DD
03-13 - Sent I-130 Package To Phoenix, AZ
03-14 - Package Delivered
03-19 - Received Text from USCIS case was received, and Receipt #.
03-19 - Received E-mail from USCIS case was accepted and routed to USCIS Nebraska Service Center
03-19 - Opened account on USCIS.gov to check case status
03-23 - Received the Form I-797C Notice of Action Priority Date March 16th, 2015
08-06 - Received e-mail notice RFE Letter would be sent.
08-10 - Received RFE (PROOF OF NAME CHANGE for Mom)
08-19 - Sent RFE Response
08-21 - USCIS Received my response to RFE
08-21 - Received e-mail notice "Your Case Status: Request for Evidence Response Review"
09-01 - Received e-mail I-130 was approved
I-130 Approved in 172 days - 5.65 Months
09-10 - I-797, Notice of Action sent to me by mail
09-14 - Received I-797, Notice of Action I-130 Approved
09-17 - Received Text from USCIS case status is updated online
09-17 - Received Email from USCIS: Case Was Sent To The Department of State
09-17 - Checked online status: Case Was Sent To The Department of State
09-22 - NVC Received my case
10-01 - NVC Assigned Case Number
10-02 - NVC Date of Welcome Letter to Petitioner
10-05 - NVC Welcome Letter Envelope Postage Stamp Date
10-06 - Called NVC and got Case # and Invoice #
10-06 - Logged in Online and Completed COA form DS-261 & AOS Payment
10-08 - Called NVC - Case still locked for approval of COA & Payment of IV Fee
10-09 - Received NVC Welcome Letter, AOS Bill & Document Cover Sheet
10-14 - Called NVC Got COA Reviewed Over The Phone
10-15 - Received IV Fee Invoice By Email
10-16 - Paid IV Fee
10-19 - IV Fee Appears as PAID and DS-260 IV Application OPEN
2016
MM - DD
03-31 - Sent AOS & IV Packets to NVC Overnighted
04-01 - Packages delivered to NVC
04-02 - Completed and Submitted DS-260 IV Application Online
04-02 - NVC SCAN DATE
05-02 - CASE COMPLETE!
05-09 - Received CC Email from NVC
05-09 - Received letter Re: updated mailing/email address for this case ???
05-16 - Received Email with INTERVIEW DATE (P4)
05-19 - Received actual INTERVIEW DATE (P4) letter in the mail
05-25 - NVC Sent Case To Embassy (CEAC Status Changed to In Transit)
06-28 - INTERVIEW DATE
06-28 APPROVED in 468 days FROM I-130 NOA1- 15.38 Months
08-28 - Point Of Entry POE Miami International Airport - Miami, Florida
09-09 - Received Social Security Number Card in the Mail (Middle Name Cut Off)
10-04 - Received Text & Email of Updated USCIS.gov Case Status: New Card Being Produced
10-07 - Received Text & Email of Updated USCIS.gov Case Status: New Card Has been Mailed

DNIEPU Explorer

DNIEPU   7

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Nepal
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This is extremely helpful!

Thank you.

Dniepu,

Yes, their line is always busy. However, there are a couple tricks you can do to get through.

The number to call (from within the US) to check on your case is 603.334.0700. Depending on your particular case, there might be a different number to call, so check out this page from the NVC website to see what number you should call:
Their website states that they are open from 7am - 12am EST (this means morning to midnight). When you call most likely you will immediately get an recorded message that states something like we are currently busy with the overwhelming amount of calls we are receiving, call back later... and then the call hangs up.
As soon as you hear that message, hang up and try again. I called Wednesday September 23rd in the morning at 7:51 AM EST and I got the message 10 times in a row. On the 10th time at 7:52 AM I finally got through the main menu. I was on hold for a good 10 minutes until someone finally came on the line and answered my questions. She was nice and helpful.
A week later, on Tuesday, September 29th, 2015 I called again at 8:10am... I tried the call 6 times before I was able to get through, then I pressed 1 for english and 7 for other questions and was on hold for about 20 minutes. I finally got on the line with Daisy and she was nice. My case was received (as someone else told me before) on the 22nd, and Daisy said to give them at least 42 days before they can give me the case # and invoice #... which is 12 more days than they said before. She reiterated that whenever I get a number assigned I will receive the information by mail or email (whatever they have on file).
Another more week on Tuesday, October 6th, 2015 at 11:30am. I got through on the 3rd attempt, and I was on hold for about 25 minutes until I got through. I spoke to Lydia, and she was very nice, she told me my case number had been assigned on October 1st, and they had sent me 2 documents (the fee bill and the choice of agent form) on October 2nd, and I should be getting it in the mail pretty soon. She gave me my case number and my Invoice ID number.
I called again on Thursday, October 8th, 2015 at 8:00pm. I got through on the 3rd attempt. I was on hold for about 40 minutes. A man answered and he wasn't ver helpful or nice.
I hope this helps...
Also, don't call today, since it is a federal holiday and they are probably closed.
M

F2A/IR1 Journey (for wifey):

USCIS/I-30:

NOA-1: June 29, 2015

NOA-2: August 11, 2015

NVC:

NVC Received: August 21, 2015 (Called NVC 10/14/2015)

Case # Assigned: August 24, 2015

DS-261 Completed: June 29, 2016

AoS Paid: June 29, 2016

IV Paid: July 12, 2016

AoS and IV Package Sent: July 13, 2016

DS 260 Completed: July 15, 2016

Documents Scan: July 15, 2016

Upgraded to IR1: August 12, 2016

Case Completed: August 24, 2016

Embassy:

Interview Scheduled: September 9, 2016

Interview: October 17, 2016 (Called-confirmed with NVC 09/09/2016)

N-400 (for me):

N-400 Sent: March 25, 2016

NOA-1: March 30, 2016

FP Scheduled: April 28, 2016

FP Walked-in: April 18, 2016

In Line-Interview: May 23, 2016

Interview Letter: June 14, 2016

Interview: July 21, 2016

Oath: August 11, 2016

VZLAN-US-Citizen Explorer

VZLAN-US-Citizen   11

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Filed: IR-5 Country: Venezuela
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This is extremely helpful!

Thank you.

You are very welcome !

CURRENT PROCESS:
I-130 for Mom in Venezuela (Approved) - On To NVC Processing
2015
MM - DD
03-13 - Sent I-130 Package To Phoenix, AZ
03-14 - Package Delivered
03-19 - Received Text from USCIS case was received, and Receipt #.
03-19 - Received E-mail from USCIS case was accepted and routed to USCIS Nebraska Service Center
03-19 - Opened account on USCIS.gov to check case status
03-23 - Received the Form I-797C Notice of Action Priority Date March 16th, 2015
08-06 - Received e-mail notice RFE Letter would be sent.
08-10 - Received RFE (PROOF OF NAME CHANGE for Mom)
08-19 - Sent RFE Response
08-21 - USCIS Received my response to RFE
08-21 - Received e-mail notice "Your Case Status: Request for Evidence Response Review"
09-01 - Received e-mail I-130 was approved
I-130 Approved in 172 days - 5.65 Months
09-10 - I-797, Notice of Action sent to me by mail
09-14 - Received I-797, Notice of Action I-130 Approved
09-17 - Received Text from USCIS case status is updated online
09-17 - Received Email from USCIS: Case Was Sent To The Department of State
09-17 - Checked online status: Case Was Sent To The Department of State
09-22 - NVC Received my case
10-01 - NVC Assigned Case Number
10-02 - NVC Date of Welcome Letter to Petitioner
10-05 - NVC Welcome Letter Envelope Postage Stamp Date
10-06 - Called NVC and got Case # and Invoice #
10-06 - Logged in Online and Completed COA form DS-261 & AOS Payment
10-08 - Called NVC - Case still locked for approval of COA & Payment of IV Fee
10-09 - Received NVC Welcome Letter, AOS Bill & Document Cover Sheet
10-14 - Called NVC Got COA Reviewed Over The Phone
10-15 - Received IV Fee Invoice By Email
10-16 - Paid IV Fee
10-19 - IV Fee Appears as PAID and DS-260 IV Application OPEN
2016
MM - DD
03-31 - Sent AOS & IV Packets to NVC Overnighted
04-01 - Packages delivered to NVC
04-02 - Completed and Submitted DS-260 IV Application Online
04-02 - NVC SCAN DATE
05-02 - CASE COMPLETE!
05-09 - Received CC Email from NVC
05-09 - Received letter Re: updated mailing/email address for this case ???
05-16 - Received Email with INTERVIEW DATE (P4)
05-19 - Received actual INTERVIEW DATE (P4) letter in the mail
05-25 - NVC Sent Case To Embassy (CEAC Status Changed to In Transit)
06-28 - INTERVIEW DATE
06-28 APPROVED in 468 days FROM I-130 NOA1- 15.38 Months
08-28 - Point Of Entry POE Miami International Airport - Miami, Florida
09-09 - Received Social Security Number Card in the Mail (Middle Name Cut Off)
10-04 - Received Text & Email of Updated USCIS.gov Case Status: New Card Being Produced
10-07 - Received Text & Email of Updated USCIS.gov Case Status: New Card Has been Mailed

Hamid1234 Enthusiast

Hamid1234   2

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My pd 12 january 2015.category-f2a.any get welcome letter???i'm waiting for welcome letter.

F2A JOURNEY


USCIS


Vermont Service Center


01/12/2015 : NOA1 (Priority Date)


08/27/2015 : NOA-T (Electronic Transfer notice to California Service Center)


08/31/2015 : NOA-T (Hard Copy of Transfer notice received in mail)


09/29/2015 : NOA2 ( I-130 Approved) Electronic confirmation


10/03/2015: NOA2 Hard Copy received in mail


National visa center


11/05/2015: welcome letter received.


11/07/2015: ds261 submitted.


11/10/2015: aos paid


11/22/2015: iv paid


11/25/2015: ds260 completed


11/27/2015: aos & iv packet sent


12/04/2015: scan date


01/14/2016: case complete


09/28/2016: recieved interview letter (phone call)


11/09/2016: interview date.(approved)


mnlDad Enthusiast

mnlDad   12

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Filed: F-2A Visa Country: Philippines
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NAME--------------------PD----------NOA2--------NVC------CASE COMP.----INTERVIEW
saidk-----------------07JAN15-----28MAY15-----15SEP15-----

shohin845-------------30JAN15-----06JUN15-----09JUL15-----

neriel19--------------12JAN15-----16APR15-----02JUL15-----
MarGil----------------20JAN15-----06APR15-----27JUN15-----
myao------------------03FEB15-----06APR15-----23APR15-----

Krishia---------------03FEB15-----

pb2005----------------03FEB15-----01APR15-----

Bubblicious27---------18FEB15-----
sony119---------------09MAR15-----22JUN15-----09SEP15-----
carot12---------------09MAR15-----13MAY15-----17JUN15-----

angeleyes053188-------17MAR15-----28APR15-----09JUL15-----

Gagz------------------14APR15-----14SEP15-----

Mona89----------------05MAY15-----02JUL15-----
mnlDad----------------08JUN15-----06AUG15-----28AUG15-----
Blankstare------------16JUN15-----

arken-----------------17JUN15-----27AUG15-----05OCT15-----
DNIEPU----------------29JUN15-----01SEP15-----
djawal----------------29JUN15-----03SEP15-----06OCT15-----

kemal1010-------------09JUL15-----
enoo------------------09JUL15-----29SEP15-----
Gakkykiba-------------29JUL15-----
ykrainochka-----------26AUG15-----

Rick_ES_USA-----------26AUG15-----

manhattan_sinatra-----14SEP15-----

USCIS

F2A - Filed for my wife - second leg of our immigration journey.

Jun 05, 2015 - Send i130 form

Jun 08, 2015 - Priority Date (NOA1)

Aug 06, 2015 - NOA2 (Approval) - 59 days from NOA1

NVC

Aug 28, 2015 - NVC Received (Case number available no IIN yet)

Jan 22, 2016 - Received NVC WL.

Jan 22, 2016 - Paid AOS fee.

Feb 02, 2016 - Receive IV Fee Invoice

Feb 04, 2016 - Paid IV Fee

Feb 06, 2016 - DS260 - Done

Feb 13, 2016 - Package Sent

Feb 16, 2016 - NVC Scan Date

Mar 17, 2016 - Case Complete - (Through Phone Call with NVC Mar 18, 2016) - 284 days from NOA1

Mar 24, 2016 - CC email received.

USEM

Mar 30, 2017 - Interview Letter Recieved.

Apr 04, 2017 - Medical

May 02, 2017 - Interview

MMM DD, YYYY - Visa-on-hand

MMM DD, YYYY - CFO

MMM DD, YYYY - POE

Rick_ES_USA Explorer

Rick_ES_USA   13

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Filed: F-1 Visa Country: El Salvador
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NAME--------------------PD----------NOA2--------NVC------CASE COMP.----INTERVIEW
saidk-----------------07JAN15-----28MAY15-----15SEP15-----

Hamid1234-------------12JAN15-----29SEP15-----

shohin845-------------30JAN15-----06JUN15-----09JUL15-----

neriel19--------------12JAN15-----16APR15-----02JUL15-----
MarGil----------------20JAN15-----06APR15-----27JUN15-----
myao------------------03FEB15-----06APR15-----23APR15-----

Krishia---------------03FEB15-----

pb2005----------------03FEB15-----01APR15-----

Bubblicious27---------18FEB15-----
sony119---------------09MAR15-----22JUN15-----09SEP15-----
carot12---------------09MAR15-----13MAY15-----17JUN15-----

angeleyes053188-------17MAR15-----28APR15-----09JUL15-----

Gagz------------------14APR15-----14SEP15-----

Mona89----------------05MAY15-----02JUL15-----
mnlDad----------------08JUN15-----06AUG15-----28AUG15-----
Blankstare------------16JUN15-----

arken-----------------17JUN15-----27AUG15-----05OCT15-----
DNIEPU----------------29JUN15-----01SEP15-----
djawal----------------29JUN15-----03SEP15-----06OCT15-----

kemal1010-------------09JUL15-----
enoo------------------09JUL15-----29SEP15-----
Gakkykiba-------------29JUL15-----
ykrainochka-----------26AUG15-----

Rick_ES_USA-----------26AUG15-----

manhattan_sinatra-----14SEP15-----

 
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