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garey
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yes it is I also have the same NOA1 as you & it saying the same thing but I am at California and they say it 5 month to be approved at Texas so good luck to you.

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Pkr   21

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
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Pkr,

My scenario is exactly the same as yours... I'm wondering if they'll want to interview us for the i130?!

There was no notification saying its getting transferred from potomac and hence I am confused as to what exactly this means or is it just for faster processing ?

Pkr,

My scenario is exactly the same as yours... I'm wondering if they'll want to interview us for the i130?!

There was no notification saying its getting transferred from potomac and hence I am confused as to what exactly this means or is it just for faster processing ?

Pkr,

My scenario is exactly the same as yours... I'm wondering if they'll want to interview us for the i130?!

There was no notification saying its getting transferred from potomac and hence I am confused as to what exactly this means or is it just for faster processing ?

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Rwilliams   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Mexico
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I didn't receive notification either. I only received notification of the transfer to the Potomac service center. I'm waiting for a letter in the mail to see if they communicate anything, otherwise I think it might just be for faster processing. I am preparing for an interview just in case though.

Girv Apprentice

Girv   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
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Good luck everyone. I just sent NVC an email regarding my situation and that I need them to change my embassy from philippines to canada. Thats another month of waiting for me before I can proceed to the next step after receiving NVC case number. I dont mind waiting since my wife and I and our kids are living together already. The wife just wants to move to the U.S of A.

I am happy for everyone who are progressing and wish everyone good luck!

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Good luck everyone. I just sent NVC an email regarding my situation and that I need them to change my embassy from philippines to canada. Thats another month of waiting for me before I can proceed to the next step after receiving NVC case number. I dont mind waiting since my wife and I and our kids are living together already. The wife just wants to move to the U.S of A.

I am happy for everyone who are progressing and wish everyone good luck!

I hope you get it solved soon! =)

CR1

09/16/2015 I-130 mailed to CSC
11/04/2015 I-130 approved 
11/12/2015 NVC received case
02/16/2016 Checklist received
03/17/2016 NVC completed case 
06/27/2016 Physical examination
06/29/2016 US Embassy Interview – APPROVED!

07/04/2016 Visa received + GC fee paid

07/18/2016 US Pre-Clearance in Dublin + POE in Chicago, IL

09/23/2016 Conditional GC received

ROC + NATURALIZATION

07/11/2018 I-751 mailed to CSC

07/19/2018 18-month GC extension received

03/27/2019 I-751 biometrics appointment

04/19/2019 N-400 filed online

05/06/2019 N-400 biometrics appointment

05/20/2019 I-751 transferred to NBC

06/17/2019 Relocated to Salt Lake City, UT

11/27/2019 I-751 + N400 Interview approved

12/04/2019 Permanent GC received

12/18/2019 Oath ceremony – CITIZEN!

SoerenHelmer Proficient

SoerenHelmer   50

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Denmark
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Need to ask

After submitting the DS-260, mail all supporting documentation (as listed on the Documents the Applicant Must Submit web page) for each applicant to the NVC.

After i did the DS-261 and made me the agent, can i email them the infomation with the cover letter?

Or do they need to have by normal mail.

My first 3 letters are not on the email list here:

http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/Submit_documents.html

My first letters are STK

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K3 Visa Journey (That turned out to end up being IR1)

Marriage: 2008-03-25

USCIS:
I-130 Sent: 2015-09-10
I-130 Received: 2015-10-15
NOA1 : 2015-10-18
NOA2 : 2015-10-29

NVC:
NVC Received Case (I-130): 2015-11-12
NVC Case Number Received: 2015-12-03
Received DS-261 / AOS Bill: 2015-12-03
Submit DS-261: 2015-12-03
Pay AOS Bill: 2015-12-04
Receive IV Bill: 2015-12-08
Pay IV Bill: 2015-12-08
Send AOS Package: 2015-12-11
Send IV Package: 2015-12-11
Scan date: someplace around Dec 21st, nvc was not really shearing.
CC: 2016-01-29
Medical Examination: 2016-01-18
Embassy Interview: 2016-03-21 - NEW DATE 2016-03-02

AP: 2016-03-02

Issued: 2016-03-08

- They asked for more papers

Issued Again: 2016-03-10

- No new must be good news :rolleyes:

Frankjavir Rising Star

Frankjavir   55

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Colombia
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Need to ask

After i did the DS-261 and made me the agent, can i email them the infomation with the cover letter?

Or do they need to have by normal mail.

My first 3 letters are not on the email list here:

http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/Submit_documents.html

My first letters are STK

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STOCKHOLM is not participating with EP. (Electronic Peocessing).

You need to use regular mail processing.

CR-1 VISA

STAGE 1: USCIS

CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER US EMBASSY BOGOTA

09-08-2015 Express mailed my I-130 package to Chicago Lock-box.

09-11-2015 Received NOA1 via email with a PD of 09-09-2015

09-19-2015 Received I-797C via snail mail. (NOA1)

10-21-2015 My wife came to visit me on a B1/B2. No problems at POE Miami :P

11-04-2015 Received NOA2 via email. (56 days after NOA1)

11-08-2015 My wife ends visit and returns to Colombia to wait for interview :(

11-09-2015 Received I-797 via snail mail. (NOA2)

STAGE 2: NVC

11-16-2015 NVC received our case,(12 days after NOA2).

12-07-2015 Emailed inquiry to NVC to inform them my email. http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/contact.html

12-08-2015 NVC assigned case and invoice ID number,(34 days after NOA2) Case was assigned after 13:00 PM. I called at 12:30 then at 19:00 PM

12-08-2015 Completed Choice of Agent DS-261

12-09-2015 Received 2 emails with Welcome Letters for my wife and I, they were sent by ASKnvc@state.gov

12-09-2015 AOS bill became available and I paid it. (IN PROCESS)

12-12-2015 Mailed AOS and IV packages.

12-14-2015 Received via email IV bill from ASKnvc@state.gov and paid the IV fee.

12-14-2015 AOS fee updated to PAID

12-15-2015 USPS tracking shows AOS/IV packages were delivered to NVC. Waiting for a SCAN date.

12-16-2015 IV fee updated to PAID and completed DS-260

12-19-2015 Scan Date (45 days after NOA2). I called on 01-13-16 and I was told my scan date is 12-15-15????

01-26-2016 Case complete. (83 days after NOA2)

01-29-2016 Called NVC, I was informed my CO Interview will be on 03-01-2016 at 08:00.

02-02-2016 Received Interview Letter (P4) via email.

02-09-2016 Package picked-up by DHL at 15:29 Waybill 5992952011. CEAC status "IN TRANSIT"

STAGE 3: US Embassy Bogota

02-11-2016 US Embassy Bogota received my package at 10:39.

02-12-2016 CEAC Visa Status changed from "IN TRANSIT" to "READY"

02-24-2016 Lab exams at the clinic and Bio-metrics at the CAS center.

02-25-2016 Medical Exams.

03-01-2016 Interview Date (175 days after I mailed I-130) VISA APPROVED. CEAC status changed to AP

03-02-2016 Paid Immigrant Visa Fee via ELIS account. CEAC status changed to ISSUED

03-03-2016 US Embassy Bogota sends Passport and Visa package via DHL Waybill 2900131780 to Cali.

03-04-2016 My wife picked up at DHL sealed approved IV package and her passport with a stamped I-551 IV Category CR1.

SoerenHelmer Proficient

SoerenHelmer   50

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Denmark
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STOCKHOLM is not participating with EP. (Electronic Peocessing).

You need to use regular mail processing.

Thx

To bad, will take the slow road then :(

OH LOOK PICTURES - https://500px.com/sorenhelmer

K3 Visa Journey (That turned out to end up being IR1)

Marriage: 2008-03-25

USCIS:
I-130 Sent: 2015-09-10
I-130 Received: 2015-10-15
NOA1 : 2015-10-18
NOA2 : 2015-10-29

NVC:
NVC Received Case (I-130): 2015-11-12
NVC Case Number Received: 2015-12-03
Received DS-261 / AOS Bill: 2015-12-03
Submit DS-261: 2015-12-03
Pay AOS Bill: 2015-12-04
Receive IV Bill: 2015-12-08
Pay IV Bill: 2015-12-08
Send AOS Package: 2015-12-11
Send IV Package: 2015-12-11
Scan date: someplace around Dec 21st, nvc was not really shearing.
CC: 2016-01-29
Medical Examination: 2016-01-18
Embassy Interview: 2016-03-21 - NEW DATE 2016-03-02

AP: 2016-03-02

Issued: 2016-03-08

- They asked for more papers

Issued Again: 2016-03-10

- No new must be good news :rolleyes:

Mr/Mrs Apprentice

Mr/Mrs   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Kenya
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this wait is too loud....Am happy for everyone at NVC already pray for us who haven't got there NOA 2 yet..almost hitting our 3rd month mark...Thought California was fast my priority date sep 14th....all the best everyone

:energy: (L) (F) :whistle: :thumbs:..... A journey starts with a step...We have taken the 1st step God do the rest and i believe we will emerge victorious.God you ordained marriage for the married couples to live together,Make it happen for us oh Jehovah...Amen!!

OUR VISA JOURNEY TIMELINE

  • Sep 11th 2015 : sent I-130 to Chicago lock box
  • Sep 16th 2015 : NOA 1 via email and text (case sent to California service center)
  • Sep 18th 2015 : sent N400 (for citizenship) Hope to upgrade before I-130 case gets to NVC
  • Sep 20th 2015 : NOA 1 hard copy ( form I-797)with priority date (Sep 14th 2015)
  • Sep 24th 2015 : Cheque for N-400 cashed
  • Sep 29th 2015 : N-400 NOA 1 (hard copy)
  • OCT 23RD 2015 : Biometric appointments
  • Jan 19th 2016 : NOA 2 (finally) its taken forever but thanks God
  • Jan 20th 2016 : Interview scheduled for N400
  • Feb 27th 2016 : N400 interview (passed,same day oath) yepee!! Sent update email same day to NVC with the attached copy of certificate.
  • Feb 29th 2016 : Sent the update letter and certificate via priority mail to NVC
  • March 3rd 2016 : NVC received and the calling begin

NVC STAGE

  • Feb 8th 2016 : NVC received our case
  • June 3rd 2016: received welcome letter from NVC Finally
  • June 3rd 2016: filed DS 261 and AOS invoiced and paid
  • June 6th 2016: review Ds 261 over the phone
  • June 17th 2016: Visa fee invoiced and Paid
  • June 18th 2016 :filed DS260
  • June 20th 2016: AOS and IV packet sent to nvc
  • June 24th 2016: Scan date
  • Aug 5th 2016 : CC
  • Sep 14th 2016 : P4 letter for interview date
  • Oct 31st 2016 : Interview date
SoerenHelmer Proficient

SoerenHelmer   50

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Denmark
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Can i mail the AOS and other papers to NVC before i see they got payment for the fee´s ?

I have all the papers rdy.

OH LOOK PICTURES - https://500px.com/sorenhelmer

K3 Visa Journey (That turned out to end up being IR1)

Marriage: 2008-03-25

USCIS:
I-130 Sent: 2015-09-10
I-130 Received: 2015-10-15
NOA1 : 2015-10-18
NOA2 : 2015-10-29

NVC:
NVC Received Case (I-130): 2015-11-12
NVC Case Number Received: 2015-12-03
Received DS-261 / AOS Bill: 2015-12-03
Submit DS-261: 2015-12-03
Pay AOS Bill: 2015-12-04
Receive IV Bill: 2015-12-08
Pay IV Bill: 2015-12-08
Send AOS Package: 2015-12-11
Send IV Package: 2015-12-11
Scan date: someplace around Dec 21st, nvc was not really shearing.
CC: 2016-01-29
Medical Examination: 2016-01-18
Embassy Interview: 2016-03-21 - NEW DATE 2016-03-02

AP: 2016-03-02

Issued: 2016-03-08

- They asked for more papers

Issued Again: 2016-03-10

- No new must be good news :rolleyes:

Frankjavir Rising Star

Frankjavir   55

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Colombia
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Can i mail the AOS and other papers to NVC before i see they got payment for the fee´s ?

I have all the papers rdy.

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Yes.yes....I am doing tomorrow!!!!!

CR-1 VISA

STAGE 1: USCIS

CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER US EMBASSY BOGOTA

09-08-2015 Express mailed my I-130 package to Chicago Lock-box.

09-11-2015 Received NOA1 via email with a PD of 09-09-2015

09-19-2015 Received I-797C via snail mail. (NOA1)

10-21-2015 My wife came to visit me on a B1/B2. No problems at POE Miami :P

11-04-2015 Received NOA2 via email. (56 days after NOA1)

11-08-2015 My wife ends visit and returns to Colombia to wait for interview :(

11-09-2015 Received I-797 via snail mail. (NOA2)

STAGE 2: NVC

11-16-2015 NVC received our case,(12 days after NOA2).

12-07-2015 Emailed inquiry to NVC to inform them my email. http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/contact.html

12-08-2015 NVC assigned case and invoice ID number,(34 days after NOA2) Case was assigned after 13:00 PM. I called at 12:30 then at 19:00 PM

12-08-2015 Completed Choice of Agent DS-261

12-09-2015 Received 2 emails with Welcome Letters for my wife and I, they were sent by ASKnvc@state.gov

12-09-2015 AOS bill became available and I paid it. (IN PROCESS)

12-12-2015 Mailed AOS and IV packages.

12-14-2015 Received via email IV bill from ASKnvc@state.gov and paid the IV fee.

12-14-2015 AOS fee updated to PAID

12-15-2015 USPS tracking shows AOS/IV packages were delivered to NVC. Waiting for a SCAN date.

12-16-2015 IV fee updated to PAID and completed DS-260

12-19-2015 Scan Date (45 days after NOA2). I called on 01-13-16 and I was told my scan date is 12-15-15????

01-26-2016 Case complete. (83 days after NOA2)

01-29-2016 Called NVC, I was informed my CO Interview will be on 03-01-2016 at 08:00.

02-02-2016 Received Interview Letter (P4) via email.

02-09-2016 Package picked-up by DHL at 15:29 Waybill 5992952011. CEAC status "IN TRANSIT"

STAGE 3: US Embassy Bogota

02-11-2016 US Embassy Bogota received my package at 10:39.

02-12-2016 CEAC Visa Status changed from "IN TRANSIT" to "READY"

02-24-2016 Lab exams at the clinic and Bio-metrics at the CAS center.

02-25-2016 Medical Exams.

03-01-2016 Interview Date (175 days after I mailed I-130) VISA APPROVED. CEAC status changed to AP

03-02-2016 Paid Immigrant Visa Fee via ELIS account. CEAC status changed to ISSUED

03-03-2016 US Embassy Bogota sends Passport and Visa package via DHL Waybill 2900131780 to Cali.

03-04-2016 My wife picked up at DHL sealed approved IV package and her passport with a stamped I-551 IV Category CR1.

 
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