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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Philippines
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WE GOT OUR APPROVAL!!!!!!!!!!!!

Awesome!!!

Visa Journey K1 Visa (I'm the petitioner)

I-129f sent 9/15/2015

I-129f received 9/18/2015

E-Notification NOA1 9/22/15

Hard copy NOA1 9/28/15

E-Notification NOA2: 10/20/15

Hard Copy NOA2: 10/24/15

NVC Received: 11/4/15

MNL# Received: 11/5/15

Left NVC: 11/24/15

Embassy received: 11/27/15

Medical Appt: 12/2-3/15 (Medical complete and packet in hand 12/3/15)

Interview: 12/23/15

Interview Result: APPROVED!

VOH: 1/8/16

POE: 1/19/16 Dallas, TX.

Married: 2/19/16

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: New Zealand
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We just got our approval too!!! No RFE, so relieved and so very happy!!! I was on a call to my man when I got the email notification too :joy:

(L) Tezy

I am the beneficiary :wub:

Our K1 visa journey:

17Sep15: I-129f petition sent via courier to Lewisville, TX

21Sep15: petition received

23Sep15: eNOA1

29Sep15: NOA1 hard copy received, onward to CSC!

23Oct15: eNOA2!!!!! Petition approved!!!!! No RFE, so happy!!!!!

09Nov14: NVC received

13Nov15: Case number assigned

19Nov15: Consulate received

21Nov15: Packet 3 received!!!!!

Fast forward past the couple of months of doubt (his) / confusion (mine) about whether I should be giving up my career for him and maybe he should be trying for residency in NZ instead... :cry:

07Mar16: Packet 3 sent with request for extension of petition

09Mar16: Medical

11Mar16: Interview letter received

31Mar16: Interview APPROVED

28Apr16: POE LAX - America here I come!!!!!

18Jun16: MARRIED!!!!! (L)

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Checked the case tracker app a little while ago for the millionth time today, and there it was in bright green, APPROVED!!!! Then looked and saw that the email had arrived about a half hour ago too. Perfect start to the weekend!!

Congrats to everyone else who has had their approval, and for the rest of our fellow September filers, it will be happening soon for you, too!

I'm the Petitioner, she's the loud Dominican :rolleyes:

09/16/15 - I-129F mailed via USPS Priority Mail

09/18/15 - I-129F delivered to Dallas P.O. Box

09/24/15 - USCIS check cleared

09/24/15 - NOA1 E-Notification received

09/29/15 - NOA1 Hard copy received from CSC (dated 09/23/15)

10/23/15 - NOA2 E-Notification received

10/29/15 - NOA2 Hard copy received (dated 10/23/15)

11/05/15 - NVC Received case

11/24/15 - Consulate received

12/14/15 - Interview - Approved!!

12/15/15 - Administrative Processing

12/16/15 - Visa Issued

12/18/15 - Passport and Visa in hand!!!

12/20/15 - In U.S. - Point of Entry Newark, NJ, then to Chicago, IL

02/19/16 - Married!

waiting...

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Norway
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I find it rather humorous how some NVC reps give the spcheel about giving them 42days and it should be in their system and not to call until then when on the NOA2 it states it takes 2-4weeks. Yeah right, like that's going to happen. I know that they probably have to say it but come on, do you really think people are going to sit and wait that long when the actual paperwork says something different and our own followup by others has shown otherwise too? Just find it funny.

Oh, I do have a question for the others calling the NVC, which option are you selecting after opt1 for english? I'm curious to see if there is a difference here in which option you choose and what kind of response you get from the NVC rep.

Edited by Prystine

I'm the USC

K1 Visa Process:

 
  • I-129F Packet Sent: 09/11/2015 (Sent to Dallas, TX Lockbox)
  • Delivery Confirmation: 09/16/2015
  • NOA1 Received (Electronic notice): 09/18/2015 (Sent to CSC)
  • NOA1 Received (Hard Copy): 09/26/15
  • NOA2 Received (Electronic notice): 10/06/2015
  • NOA2 Received (Hard Copy): 10/10/2015
  • NVC Received: 10/26/2015
  • NVC Case# Assigned: 10/30/2015
  • NVC Sent to Consulate: 11/02/2015
  • Consulate Received: 11/05/2015
  • Packet 3 Received: 11/12/2015
  • Packet 3 Sent (DS160 Completed & Visa Fee Paid): 11/21/2015
  • Medical Date: 12/16/2015
  • Interview Date: 01/14/2016 (approval pending medical paperwork from Visa Medical Dr. office)
  • Medical Paperwork Sent: 01/27/2016
  • Medical Paperwork Received by Embassy: 02/03/2016
  • Visa Approved: 02/04/2016
  • Visa Issued: 02/05/2016
  • Visa Received: 02/11/2016
  • US Entry (POE): 03/12/2016
  • Applied for SSN: 03/17/2016
  • SSN & Temp Card Received: 03/23/2016
  • Marriage Date: 04/21/2016

AOS/EAD/AP Process:

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  • I-485/I-797/I-131 Packet Sent: 05/10/2016 (Sent to Chicago, IL Lockbox)
  • Tracking Shows Packet Delivered: 05/12/16
  • NOA1 Received (Electronic notices): 05/19/16 (for all 3: AOS, EAD & AP)
  • NOA1 Received (Hard Copies): 05/23/16 (Notice date of 5/18/16 for all 3)
  • Biometrics Appt. Letter Received: 06/10/16
  • Biometrics Appt. Scheduled for: 06/20/16
  • Biometrics Appt. Completed: 06/20/16
  • EAD/AP Approved: 07/28/2016 {Day 76}
  • EAD/AP Card Received: 08/03/16 {Day 82}
  • DL Tests passed & 1yr. DL issued: 08/18/16
  • AOS Approved: 08/29/16 (Interview waived & Approval notice received in the mail on 9/1/16) {Day 108)
  • 2yr. Greencard Received: 09/09/16 {Day 119)
  • Updated info. w/Social Security Office: 09/22/16
  • Updated info. w/DMV & New 4yr. DL issued: 09/22/16
  • New Permanent SSN Card Received: 09/28/16

1st Date we can File ROC: 05/30/18

ROC Process:

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  • I-751 Packet Sent: 06/11/18 (Sent to California Service Center)
  • Tracking Shows Packet Delivered: 6/13/18
  • Check Shows Cashed: 6/28/18
  • NOA1 Received (Hard Copy): 6/30/18 (Notice date of: 06/26/18)
  • Biometrics Appt. Letter Received: 3/16/19 (Notice date of: 03/08/19) - USCIS Biometrics Waiver Notice Received
  • Biometrics Appt. Scheduled for: N/A - (USCIS is resusing previous fingerprints/biometrics from AOS)
  • Notice of Transfer Received: 3/21/19 (Notice date of 03/15/19 )- USCIS transferred case to the Potomac Service Center in Arlington, VA for processing.
  • Interview Date: N/A - (Interview waived, received Electronic notice on 4/18/19 of update to case. It was  the ROC Approval with and approval date of 4/17/19)
  • ROC Approved: 4/15/19 (Received Electronic notice on 4/18/19 with an approval date of 4/17/19. Received Hard Copy in the mail on 4/20/19 with a Notice date of 4/15/19)
  • 10yr. Greencard Received4/24/19

1st Date we can File Naturalization (N400): 05/30/19

Naturalization Process:

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  • N-400 packet Sent: 3/13/2020 (Submitted online via the USCIS Website)
  • NOA1 Received (Elecctronic Notice): 3/13/2020 (Notice date of: 3/13/2020) - Document itself viewable online on 3/17/2020
  • NOA1 Received (Hard Copy): 3/20/2020
  • Biometrics Appt. Letter Received (Electronic Notice): 3/14/2020 (Notice date of: 3/13/2020) - Document itself viewable online on 3/17/2020
  • Biometrics Letter Received (Hard Copy): 3/21/2020
  • Biometrics Appt. Scheduled for: 3/30/2020 (OKC local Field Office) - Office closed due to COVID-19, haven't received cancellation/reschedule notice yet... 😭
  • Re-Scheduled Biometrics Appt. Letter Received (Electronic Notice): 12/10/2020 (Notice date of: 12/10/2020) - USCIS Biometrics Reuse Notice Received
  • Re-Scheduled Biometrics Letter Received (Hard Copy): 12/15/2020
  • Re-Scheduled Biometrics Appt. for: N/A - (USCIS is reusing previous fingerprints/biometrics from AOS)
  • Interview Appt. Letter Received (Electronic Notice): 12/29/2020 (Notice date of: 12/29/2020) - Document itself viewable online on 12/30/2020
  • Interview Letter Received (Hard Copy): 1/11/2021
  • Interview Date: 02/17/2021 (at 1:30pm; OKC local Field Office) - Office closed due to Hazardous Weather Conditions; waiting for reschedule notice. 😭
  • Interview CANCELLATION Notice Received (Electronic Notice): 2/17/2021 (Notice date of: 2/17/2021) - voicemail from USCIS advising of cancellation received on 2/16/2021; document itself viewable online on 2/20/2021
  • Interview CANCELLATION Notice Received (Hard Copy): 2/26/2021
  • Re-Scheduled Interview Letter Received (Electronic Notice): 2/22/2021 (Notice date of: 2/22/2021) - Document itself viewable online on 2/24/2021
  • Re-Scheduled Interview Letter Received (Hard Copy): 3/1/2021
  • Re-Scheduled Interview Date for: 4/13/2021 (at 8:45am; OKC local Field Office) - Received recommended for Approval paper from USCIS Officer, waiting for confirmation and oath ceremony to be scheduled.
  • Naturalization Approved: 4/13/2021 
  • Oath Ceramony Appt. Letter Received (Electronic Notice): 4/14/2021 (Notice date of: 4/14/2021) - Document itself viewable online same day.
  • Oath Ceramony Letter Received (Hard Copy): 4/23/2021 
  • Oath Ceramony Date: 4/27/2021 (at 1:30pm; OKC local Field Office) - Oath completed, naturalization certificate in hand :dance:
  • Update SSN Info Appt. Scheduled for: 6/4/2021 - update from LPR to US Citizen w/SS Office...Done, waiting on new ss card in mail.
  • Updated SSN Card Received: / /
  • Updated Drivers License Received: / /
  • Applied for US Passport: / /

 

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Kenya
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We are still waiting too

Uhmmm... ME!!! :bonk:

Our case was received by the USCIS on September 8th and our status has not changed since then... The rest of the September filers' cases are already on their way to their country's US embassies, and I am still right here listening to Hillsong United's "STAY AND WAIT" on repeat, huhubelles! :cry:

I am the Beneficiary

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Immigration timeline
I-129F Sent: 21SEP2015
I-129F Received: 22SEP2015
NOA1 hard Copy: 24 sept 2015
RFE e-notification: 10 nov 2015
RFE Hard Copy: 16NOV2015
RFE Sent: 7 dec2015
RFE Recived: 10 dec 2015
NOA2 e-notification: 15 dec 2015
NOA2 Hard Copy: 19 dec 2015
NVC Case# Received: 09 jan 2016
Embassy Received Case: 11 jan 2016
Medical:26th may 2016
Interview: 31st may 2016
interview result: Administrative Processing
Second interview: 15 june 2016
Interview result: Approved
Visa in hand: 17 june 2016
Arrival date: 27 july 2016

POE: Atlanta




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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Jamaica
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I press 7 after English option. I have gotten a different response each time I have called. The last one actually asked me what my notice date was unlike the others. Well, I am on hold right now as I type. I am hoping maybe some kind of update tonight. It is the weekend so a break for a few days after this call may be needed.

I am so happy to see all of the approvals as well!!! Congrats to all. ???

I find it rather humorous how some NVC reps give the spcheel about giving them 42days and it should be in their system and not to call until then when on the NOA2 it states it takes 2-4weeks. Yeah right, like that's going to happen. I know that they probably have to say it but come on, do you really think people are going to sit and wait that long when the actual paperwork says something different and our own followup by others has shown otherwise too? Just find it funny.

Oh, I do have a question for the others calling the NVC, which option are you selecting after opt1 for english? I'm curious to see if there is a difference here in which option you choose and what kind of response you get from the NVC rep.

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APPROVED!!! Oh my goodness, after the long wait, we're finally APPROVED!!! ???

10:02 PM (EST), my fiancé and I were on a video call on Skype, when his phone vibrated. I knew deep in my heart that it's an update to our case. So I went to the app right away and refreshed it, and there it is, in bright green... APPROVED!!! We're so happy we cried ???

It's raining approvals tonight.. I'm so happy for all of us! Everything is indeed beautiful in God's time! Thank you so much for all your prayers and encouragement. I'm claiming approval too for those who are still fervently waiting. ❤️❤️❤️

 

"God has made everything beautiful in its time." Ecclesiastes 3:11

 

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WE GOT OUR APPROVAL!!!!!!!!!!!!

We just got our approval too!!! No RFE, so relieved and so very happy!!! I was on a call to my man when I got the email notification too :joy:

(L) Tezy

Checked the case tracker app a little while ago for the millionth time today, and there it was in bright green, APPROVED!!!! Then looked and saw that the email had arrived about a half hour ago too. Perfect start to the weekend!!

Congrats to everyone else who has had their approval, and for the rest of our fellow September filers, it will be happening soon for you, too!

YAY!!! Congratulations!!! ONE BIG GROUP HUG!!! ???

 

"God has made everything beautiful in its time." Ecclesiastes 3:11

 

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Philippines
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APPROVED!!! Oh my goodness, after the long wait, we're finally APPROVED!!! ???

10:02 PM (EST), my fiancé and I were on a video call on Skype, when his phone vibrated. I knew deep in my heart that it's an update to our case. So I went to the app right away and refreshed it, and there it is, in bright green... APPROVED!!! We're so happy we cried ???

It's raining approvals tonight.. I'm so happy for all of us! Everything is indeed beautiful in God's time! Thank you so much for all your prayers and encouragement. I'm claiming approval too for those who are still fervently waiting. ❤️❤️❤️

Awesome!!!! I know you had a long wait!!

Visa Journey K1 Visa (I'm the petitioner)

I-129f sent 9/15/2015

I-129f received 9/18/2015

E-Notification NOA1 9/22/15

Hard copy NOA1 9/28/15

E-Notification NOA2: 10/20/15

Hard Copy NOA2: 10/24/15

NVC Received: 11/4/15

MNL# Received: 11/5/15

Left NVC: 11/24/15

Embassy received: 11/27/15

Medical Appt: 12/2-3/15 (Medical complete and packet in hand 12/3/15)

Interview: 12/23/15

Interview Result: APPROVED!

VOH: 1/8/16

POE: 1/19/16 Dallas, TX.

Married: 2/19/16

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: New Zealand
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YAY!!! Congratulations!!! ONE BIG GROUP HUG!!! ???

Yes, GROUP HUG!!!!! :luv::luv::luv:

I am the beneficiary :wub:

Our K1 visa journey:

17Sep15: I-129f petition sent via courier to Lewisville, TX

21Sep15: petition received

23Sep15: eNOA1

29Sep15: NOA1 hard copy received, onward to CSC!

23Oct15: eNOA2!!!!! Petition approved!!!!! No RFE, so happy!!!!!

09Nov14: NVC received

13Nov15: Case number assigned

19Nov15: Consulate received

21Nov15: Packet 3 received!!!!!

Fast forward past the couple of months of doubt (his) / confusion (mine) about whether I should be giving up my career for him and maybe he should be trying for residency in NZ instead... :cry:

07Mar16: Packet 3 sent with request for extension of petition

09Mar16: Medical

11Mar16: Interview letter received

31Mar16: Interview APPROVED

28Apr16: POE LAX - America here I come!!!!!

18Jun16: MARRIED!!!!! (L)

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Filed: Country: Netherlands
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We just got our approval too!!! No RFE, so relieved and so very happy!!! I was on a call to my man when I got the email notification too :joy:

(L) Tezy

Congrats! :D

APPROVED!!! Oh my goodness, after the long wait, we're finally APPROVED!!! ???

10:02 PM (EST), my fiancé and I were on a video call on Skype, when his phone vibrated. I knew deep in my heart that it's an update to our case. So I went to the app right away and refreshed it, and there it is, in bright green... APPROVED!!! We're so happy we cried ???

It's raining approvals tonight.. I'm so happy for all of us! Everything is indeed beautiful in God's time! Thank you so much for all your prayers and encouragement. I'm claiming approval too for those who are still fervently waiting. ❤️❤️❤️

Congrats!!! Very happy for you!!! :D

Edited by Dutch88

09/21/2015: I-129F petition mailed

09/23/2015: Delivered to USCIS, petition received

09/25/2015: NOA1 notice date, routed to CSC

09/28/2015: NOA1 E-notification

10/27/2015: RFE E-notification

11/02/2015: RFE letter received (USCIS needs evidence that the site we met on is not an international marriage broker)

11/03/2015: RFE response mailed with overnight priority mail express to CSC

11/04/2015: RFE received by USCIS

11/09/2015: Approved!!! E-notification NOA2

11/19/2015: NVC received

11/27/2015: Case arrived at consulate

12/01/2015: Packet 3 received

01/16/2016: Packet 4 received

02/16/2016: Medical exam

02/23/2016: Approved!!!

04/26/2016: Entered USA

07/23/2016: Adjusting status, NOA1

12/16/2016: Interview, Approved!!!

02/02/2017: Green card in mail!

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Ghana
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October filer lurking on September. Nothing but smiles here I like it. ^_^ Just curious.. How many more haven't received their noa2 here? I hope everyone got theirs already so they can move to us OCT filers ^_^

I think my NOA2 is not here yet but I pray it's approved and is around the corner I can't wait to have it tho ????????????

October filer lurking on September. Nothing but smiles here I like it. ^_^ Just curious.. How many more haven't received their noa2 here? I hope everyone got theirs already so they can move to us OCT filers ^_^

I think my NOA2 is not here yet but I pray it's approved and is around the corner I can't wait to have it tho ????????????

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Germany
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APPROVED!!! Oh my goodness, after the long wait, we're finally APPROVED!!! ???

10:02 PM (EST), my fiancé and I were on a video call on Skype, when his phone vibrated. I knew deep in my heart that it's an update to our case. So I went to the app right away and refreshed it, and there it is, in bright green... APPROVED!!! We're so happy we cried ???

It's raining approvals tonight.. I'm so happy for all of us! Everything is indeed beautiful in God's time! Thank you so much for all your prayers and encouragement. I'm claiming approval too for those who are still fervently waiting. ❤️❤️❤️

Congrats!!! ? finally! ;)

:wub: K1 Visa Timeline :clock:

I-129F sent: September 15, 2015

Delivery Confirmation: September 16, 2015

NOA1 E-Notification: September 18, 2015 (sent to California!)

NOA1 Hard Copy: September 25, 2015

RFE E-Notification: October 20, 2015

RFE Hard Copy: October 24, 2015

RFE sent: October 29, 2015

RFE received date: October 30, 2015

NOA2 E-Notification: November 9, 2015

NOA2 Hard Copy: November 14, 2015

NVC Received: November 20, 2015

NVC Case# : November 24, 2015

Embassy received: November 27, 2015

Received Pack 3: December 4, 2015

Medical: December 22, 2015

Sent Pack 3: January 8, 2016

Interview scheduled: January 13, 2016

Interview Date: January 25, 2016 APPROVED :)

Visa in Hand: January 29, 2016

POE: March 07, 2016

April 11, 2016: we got married :wub:

AOS sent: May 23, 2016

Delivery Confirmation: May 25, 2016 [Day 0]

NOA 1 E-Notification: June 2, 2016 [Day 8]

NOA 1 Letters in Mail: June 6, 2016 [Day 12]

Biometrics Letter in Mail: June 17, 2016 [Day 23]

Biometrics Appointment: July 1, 2016 [Day 37]

Case Number finally started working online: July 28, 2016 [Day64]

I-765 & I-313 Approved: August 12, 2016

EAD Combo-Card in hand: August 20,2016

Green Card in hand: December 17, 2016 (no interview)

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Japan
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Hello! :) Well, after NOA 2 is received, USCIS forwards your case to NVC. So you jump to a different website to check the status of your case/application, all the way through until your K1 visa is approved. This website is: https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx

When you call NVC, they will of course give you the standard spiel to wait for 8 weeks. But they say this is not essentially true, so people keep on calling. Some also say that they are more "responsive and accommodating" if the petitioner calls as opposed to the beneficiary.

So anyway, once you already have your case number (case numbers are specific, depending upon your country), go to the website above and enter it. Leave the drop down selection at "Immigrant Visa". At this point, 3 statuses are possible:

"AT NVC" -- your case is at NVC and they have not touched it yet.

"IN TRANSIT" -- your case is on its way to your country's US consulate.

"READY" -- your case is received by your country's US consulate and you are ready to move forward with the next steps.

Once your status is "READY", you have to wait for the instructions from your embassy on how to proceed. I think they call it "packet". It contains the instructions and also the approved 129F application submitted by your fiancé. At this point, the instructions vary per country.

In a country like mine (Philippines), where the mailing system is very unreliable, we do not have to wait for the packet, we can proceed with the next steps just using our case number. My advise is google the specific instructions for your country.

Good luck!!! The whole process, from beginning to end, is hard work.. But it's all worth it!!! :)

Thank you for the detailed response!! ❤️❤️

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