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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Egypt
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Our thread has been quiet. Mostly I'm not thinking about it much. I moved to Egypt to be with my husband because we didn't want to be apart for so long. I really feel for the people waiting in separate countries, that's really hard. God willing everyone will start getting approvals soon.

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
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Expecting nothing before 2016 ? we all are going through the same,so that gives me strength ? lets wait and hope for the best!

Met: Mid 2011

DATING: 4th NOVEMBER 2011 (F) :yes:

Engaged (USA): 30th APRIL 2014

Married( INDIA ): 20th MAY 2015 (L) (L)

VISA PROCESS BEGINS :cry:

USCIS JOURNEY :bonk:

I-130: 4th SEPTEMBER 2015

PRIORITY DATE: 4th SEPTEMBER 2015

SERVICE CENTER: NEBRASKA

RFE: 15th JANUARY 2016 :crying:

HARDCOPY RECEIVED: 28th JANUARY 2016(one passport size photo of my husband)

RFE SENT: 29th JANUARY 2016

RFE RECEIVED: 1st FEBRUARY 2016

I-130 APPROVED: 18th February 2016 (162days) :dancing:

NOA2 HARDCOPY RECEIVED- 27th FEBRUARY 2016

NVC TIME :clock:

I-130 SENT TO NVC- 29th FEBRUARY 2016

Received Case and Invoice Number- 15th March 2016

SUBMITTED DS-261- 15th March 2016

Visited husband in USA for 2months (22nd March TO 23rd May 2016) on Tourist Visa :goofy:

PAY AOS BILL - 7th APRIL2016

PAY IV BILL - 23rd APRIL 2016

SEND (AOS+IV) PACKAGE - 4th MAY 2016

NVC RECEIVED - 9th MAY 2016

SCAN DATE - 9th MAY 2016 :clock:

CASE COMPLETE - 10th JUNE 2016 :dancing:

NVC CC EMAIL RECEIVED- 17th JUNE 2016

MUMBAI CONSULATE TIME :clock:

The Real Game Begins :shocked:

MEDICAL - 20th JULY 2016

BIOMETRICS - 29th JULY 2016

INTERVIEW - 1st AUGUST 2016

RESULT- APPROVED :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: Visa ISSUED WITHIN 2HRS OF INTERVIEW :jest:

READY FOR PICKUP AT KOLKATA - 3rd AUGUST 2016

VISA COLLECTED - 4th AUGUST 2016

USA TIME :wub:

POE- 15th OCTOBER 2016

SSN- 7th NOVEMBER 2016

GREEN CARD- 30th NOVEMBER 2016

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Morocco
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Hello everyone :luv:

I sent our I-130 packet to:

  • the Arizona lock box on Sept 5th 2015
  • received date = Sept 8
  • although I am geographically in the California area, ours was sent to the Texas center :(
  • hard copy NOA1 recvd with notice date Sept 10
  • the receipt number with USCIS online shows last updated Sept 16

I may have misunderstood but I thought about 1 month after packet is recvd, I would receive another notification?

Should I be concerned ...does the sept 16th date have any significance?

or is everything progressing as expected? (meaning I wait for the approx 5 month mark for additional action?)

thanks for any/all help

best of luck to all of you (L)

I-130 filed Sept 9 2015

Interview Casablanca Consulate 4/17/207

...Still waiting

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Kenya
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Hi nothingbychance,

If you already got your NOA1 now its waiting game....Waiting period is 5 months at least that's what the uscis website reads for all service centers....Am also waiting my priority date is 14th Sep 2015 California service center.Be patient all is well...

: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
  • 2 weeks later...
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Guyana
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Hello im new here. California received my file sept 28. I have my NOA1 and waiting for NOA2. Can we call them to ask for status or just wait?

hey Girv California received my file on sept 1 and I am waiting on NOA2 I hear if u call the tell u 5 month but California is processing fast 2 to 3 month depends so we just have to wait & c but if u want u can still call if u want to feel satisfy.

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
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Hello im new here. California received my file sept 28. I have my NOA1 and waiting for NOA2. Can we call them to ask for status or just wait?

I guess just wait before you call. I many August filers to California are being recently accepted,so Cali is dealing with August filers now. Your turn will come soon ☺️. All the very best ?

Met: Mid 2011

DATING: 4th NOVEMBER 2011 (F) :yes:

Engaged (USA): 30th APRIL 2014

Married( INDIA ): 20th MAY 2015 (L) (L)

VISA PROCESS BEGINS :cry:

USCIS JOURNEY :bonk:

I-130: 4th SEPTEMBER 2015

PRIORITY DATE: 4th SEPTEMBER 2015

SERVICE CENTER: NEBRASKA

RFE: 15th JANUARY 2016 :crying:

HARDCOPY RECEIVED: 28th JANUARY 2016(one passport size photo of my husband)

RFE SENT: 29th JANUARY 2016

RFE RECEIVED: 1st FEBRUARY 2016

I-130 APPROVED: 18th February 2016 (162days) :dancing:

NOA2 HARDCOPY RECEIVED- 27th FEBRUARY 2016

NVC TIME :clock:

I-130 SENT TO NVC- 29th FEBRUARY 2016

Received Case and Invoice Number- 15th March 2016

SUBMITTED DS-261- 15th March 2016

Visited husband in USA for 2months (22nd March TO 23rd May 2016) on Tourist Visa :goofy:

PAY AOS BILL - 7th APRIL2016

PAY IV BILL - 23rd APRIL 2016

SEND (AOS+IV) PACKAGE - 4th MAY 2016

NVC RECEIVED - 9th MAY 2016

SCAN DATE - 9th MAY 2016 :clock:

CASE COMPLETE - 10th JUNE 2016 :dancing:

NVC CC EMAIL RECEIVED- 17th JUNE 2016

MUMBAI CONSULATE TIME :clock:

The Real Game Begins :shocked:

MEDICAL - 20th JULY 2016

BIOMETRICS - 29th JULY 2016

INTERVIEW - 1st AUGUST 2016

RESULT- APPROVED :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: Visa ISSUED WITHIN 2HRS OF INTERVIEW :jest:

READY FOR PICKUP AT KOLKATA - 3rd AUGUST 2016

VISA COLLECTED - 4th AUGUST 2016

USA TIME :wub:

POE- 15th OCTOBER 2016

SSN- 7th NOVEMBER 2016

GREEN CARD- 30th NOVEMBER 2016

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
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All the best to all whose files have been sent to California. I checked and saw they have started with September filers and today they are on 3rd September. Let us keep updated :)

Met: Mid 2011

DATING: 4th NOVEMBER 2011 (F) :yes:

Engaged (USA): 30th APRIL 2014

Married( INDIA ): 20th MAY 2015 (L) (L)

VISA PROCESS BEGINS :cry:

USCIS JOURNEY :bonk:

I-130: 4th SEPTEMBER 2015

PRIORITY DATE: 4th SEPTEMBER 2015

SERVICE CENTER: NEBRASKA

RFE: 15th JANUARY 2016 :crying:

HARDCOPY RECEIVED: 28th JANUARY 2016(one passport size photo of my husband)

RFE SENT: 29th JANUARY 2016

RFE RECEIVED: 1st FEBRUARY 2016

I-130 APPROVED: 18th February 2016 (162days) :dancing:

NOA2 HARDCOPY RECEIVED- 27th FEBRUARY 2016

NVC TIME :clock:

I-130 SENT TO NVC- 29th FEBRUARY 2016

Received Case and Invoice Number- 15th March 2016

SUBMITTED DS-261- 15th March 2016

Visited husband in USA for 2months (22nd March TO 23rd May 2016) on Tourist Visa :goofy:

PAY AOS BILL - 7th APRIL2016

PAY IV BILL - 23rd APRIL 2016

SEND (AOS+IV) PACKAGE - 4th MAY 2016

NVC RECEIVED - 9th MAY 2016

SCAN DATE - 9th MAY 2016 :clock:

CASE COMPLETE - 10th JUNE 2016 :dancing:

NVC CC EMAIL RECEIVED- 17th JUNE 2016

MUMBAI CONSULATE TIME :clock:

The Real Game Begins :shocked:

MEDICAL - 20th JULY 2016

BIOMETRICS - 29th JULY 2016

INTERVIEW - 1st AUGUST 2016

RESULT- APPROVED :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: Visa ISSUED WITHIN 2HRS OF INTERVIEW :jest:

READY FOR PICKUP AT KOLKATA - 3rd AUGUST 2016

VISA COLLECTED - 4th AUGUST 2016

USA TIME :wub:

POE- 15th OCTOBER 2016

SSN- 7th NOVEMBER 2016

GREEN CARD- 30th NOVEMBER 2016

Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Poland
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Hello im new here. California received my file sept 28. I have my NOA1 and waiting for NOA2. Can we call them to ask for status or just wait?

Hi Girv, I'd say just keep checking the status of your case on https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/landing.do

I was doing that and just found out that our case was approved on November 3rd! And our priority date was October 5th, so California is processing some cases from October now. We haven't received the NOA-2 yet.

January 2011 - met in USA

Sep 28, 2013 - wedding in Poland

USCIS:

Sep 23, 2015 - mailed I-130 package to Chicago lockbox

Nov 3, 2015 - I-130 approved (29 days from NOA1)

Nov 12, 2015 - received NOA2 via snail mail

NVC:

Jan 2, 2016 - DS-261 submitted

Feb 6, 2016 - DS-260 submitted

CONSULATE:

Apr 26, 2016 - medical exam

May 10, 2016 - interview at the Embassy in Warsaw, Poland - result: APPROVED!

May 16, 2016 - visa in hand

POE:

Jul 23, 2016 - POE: Chicago O'Hare

NATURALIZATION:

Dec 16, 2019 - filed N-400 online

Feb 24, 2020 - naturalization interview in Phoenix, AZ

Mar 10, 2020 - naturalization oath ceremony in Phoenix, AZ

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
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Hi MrM&MrsJ. I just did exactly what you told me! And my case was approved Oct 30! And they said they will mail my approval. Would that be NOA2? I hope so. Good luck to us all! Thank you so much for all the comments, suggestions and help.

Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Poland
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Hi MrM&MrsJ. I just did exactly what you told me! And my case was approved Oct 30! And they said they will mail my approval. Would that be NOA2? I hope so. Good luck to us all! Thank you so much for all the comments, suggestions and help.

Congratulations! :joy:

Yes, that would be NOA-2 that you will get in a few days in the mail. If you filled out and filed form G-1145 together with your I-130, you should also receive the NOA-2 by email or text.

January 2011 - met in USA

Sep 28, 2013 - wedding in Poland

USCIS:

Sep 23, 2015 - mailed I-130 package to Chicago lockbox

Nov 3, 2015 - I-130 approved (29 days from NOA1)

Nov 12, 2015 - received NOA2 via snail mail

NVC:

Jan 2, 2016 - DS-261 submitted

Feb 6, 2016 - DS-260 submitted

CONSULATE:

Apr 26, 2016 - medical exam

May 10, 2016 - interview at the Embassy in Warsaw, Poland - result: APPROVED!

May 16, 2016 - visa in hand

POE:

Jul 23, 2016 - POE: Chicago O'Hare

NATURALIZATION:

Dec 16, 2019 - filed N-400 online

Feb 24, 2020 - naturalization interview in Phoenix, AZ

Mar 10, 2020 - naturalization oath ceremony in Phoenix, AZ

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Jamaica
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Congratulations! :joy:

Yes, that would be NOA-2 that you will get in a few days in the mail. If you filled out and filed form G-1145 together with your I-130, you should also receive the NOA-2 by email or text.

Congrats to you both. I now really wish mine had gone to California. Nebraska is still processing April applications. I'm almost depressed.

Cateogory: CR1

  • NOA1/Notice of receipt: Sept. 15, 2015
  • NOA2/I130 Approved: February 8, 2016 (NO RFE) :)
  • Process slowed down by us
  • Sent documents to NVC: April 11, 2016
  • Scan date: April 14/ May 7th (NVC said both I dont know why)
  • Case Complete: May 31, 2016 (No checklist) :dancing:

August 17, 2016: Visa Approved!!!! :dancing:

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Colombia
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VJ's time estimate in my case was right on target, VJ estimated my NOA2 between Nov 4th and Nov 15th. I received my NOA2 yesterday November 4th.

Good luck to all of us.

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.

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
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Congrats to you both. I now really wish mine had gone to California. Nebraska is still processing April applications. I'm almost depressed.

Mine is in Nebraska too but ots in May 25 as showing.

VJ's time estimate in my case was right on target, VJ estimated my NOA2 between Nov 4th and Nov 15th. I received my NOA2 yesterday November 4th.

Good luck to all of us.

Yayy!!! Congratulations ? keep us updated how you proceed afterwards.

Met: Mid 2011

DATING: 4th NOVEMBER 2011 (F) :yes:

Engaged (USA): 30th APRIL 2014

Married( INDIA ): 20th MAY 2015 (L) (L)

VISA PROCESS BEGINS :cry:

USCIS JOURNEY :bonk:

I-130: 4th SEPTEMBER 2015

PRIORITY DATE: 4th SEPTEMBER 2015

SERVICE CENTER: NEBRASKA

RFE: 15th JANUARY 2016 :crying:

HARDCOPY RECEIVED: 28th JANUARY 2016(one passport size photo of my husband)

RFE SENT: 29th JANUARY 2016

RFE RECEIVED: 1st FEBRUARY 2016

I-130 APPROVED: 18th February 2016 (162days) :dancing:

NOA2 HARDCOPY RECEIVED- 27th FEBRUARY 2016

NVC TIME :clock:

I-130 SENT TO NVC- 29th FEBRUARY 2016

Received Case and Invoice Number- 15th March 2016

SUBMITTED DS-261- 15th March 2016

Visited husband in USA for 2months (22nd March TO 23rd May 2016) on Tourist Visa :goofy:

PAY AOS BILL - 7th APRIL2016

PAY IV BILL - 23rd APRIL 2016

SEND (AOS+IV) PACKAGE - 4th MAY 2016

NVC RECEIVED - 9th MAY 2016

SCAN DATE - 9th MAY 2016 :clock:

CASE COMPLETE - 10th JUNE 2016 :dancing:

NVC CC EMAIL RECEIVED- 17th JUNE 2016

MUMBAI CONSULATE TIME :clock:

The Real Game Begins :shocked:

MEDICAL - 20th JULY 2016

BIOMETRICS - 29th JULY 2016

INTERVIEW - 1st AUGUST 2016

RESULT- APPROVED :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: Visa ISSUED WITHIN 2HRS OF INTERVIEW :jest:

READY FOR PICKUP AT KOLKATA - 3rd AUGUST 2016

VISA COLLECTED - 4th AUGUST 2016

USA TIME :wub:

POE- 15th OCTOBER 2016

SSN- 7th NOVEMBER 2016

GREEN CARD- 30th NOVEMBER 2016

 
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