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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Mexico
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Happy Holidays everyone!!!

We hope 2016 is a year filled with love and happy experiences starting a life together with your loved one!!

Our best wishes to all of you (L) (L) (L)

Alex and I have been friends for 23 years. We met in Mexico City and kept in touch as our friendship grew. On April 28, 2015 everything came into place, we confessed our love for each other and became a couple, and on June 13, 2015 we decided to get married (L)(L)(L) On February 4th, 2021 I became a US citizen. This is the story of our process:

K1 Petition

09-24-2015 I-129F Delivered in Dallas Lockbox / 09-25-2015 I-129F NOA1 received in CSC

09-30-2015 Got NOA1 e-notification / 10-08-2015 Got NOA1 hard copy

11-05-2015 Got NOA2 e-notification / 11-11-2015 Got NOA2 hard copy

12-04-2015 Received NVC letter

02-23-2016 ASC appointment / 02-24-2016 Consulate Interview

02-24-2016 Visa Approved!!! / 02-26-2016 Visa received

03-12-2016 Got to the US POE Orlando

04-01-2016 GOT MARRIED!!!! :dancing:(6 months)

AOS / EAD / AP

05-27-2016 I-485, I-765 & I-13 Sent from RapidVisa to the Chicago Lockbox / 05-31-2016 AOS, EAD and AP Filed at Chicago Lockbox (Day 0)

06-06-2016 NOA1 Receipt date (Day 6) / 06-07-2016 Got NOA1 e-notification (Day 7) / 06-08-2016 Got NOA1 hard copies (Day 😎

06-24-2016 Got Biometrics Appointment letter (Day 24) / 07-05-2016 Biometrics appointment (Day 35)

08-18-2015 EAD and AP Approved (Day 79) / 08-25-2016 EAD /AP combo card delivered (Day 86)

02-06-2017 Green Card was Approved (Day  251)

02-10-2017 GREEN CARD DELIVERED!!!! (Day 255)... :star::star::star: (8 months)

ROC

11-10-2018 I-751 Sent from RapidVisa and Filed at Dallas Lockbox / 11-13-2018 ROC Picked up at Dallas Lockbox (Day 0)

11-16-2018 email and text notification with receipt number, and check cashed (Day 3)

12-17-2018 submitted an e-request for not receiving NOA1 (Day 34)

1-17-2019 Got I-551 stamp on passport for 1 year extension of GC since NOA1 hard copy never arrived (Day 65)

10-21-2019 Got Biometrics appointment letter (Day 342) / 11-01-2019 Biometrics appointment (Day 353)

12-30-2019 Got renewal of I-551 stamp on passport for 1 year extension of GC since NOA1 hard copy never arrived (Day 412)

02-21-2020 Green Card was Approved (Day  461)

02-27-2020 GREEN CARD DELIVERED!!!!  (Day  467 = 15 months)...:star::star::star:

Citizenship

03-04-2020 N-400 Submitted Online

03-26-2020 Original Biometrics appointment (offices closed - COVID-19) (Day 22) 

09-10-2020 Inquiry online (Day 190) / 09-16-2020 NEW Biometrics appointment issued (Day 196)

09-25-2020 Got Biometrics Appointment letter (Day 205)

10-19-2020 Interview notice for interview on December 7 (Day 229) / 12/08/2020 Interview rescheduled for January 12 (Day 279)

01-12-2021 Interview  (Day 314) / 01-14-2021 Got Oath Ceremony notification (Day 316)

02-04-2021 OATH CEREMONY!!!!  (Day 337)... :star::star::star: (11 months)

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Happy Holidays to everyone who celebrates something this month! I just thought I would give everyone an update. The Jakarta embassy received our packet from NVC already and sent me an email before Xmas. No email yet to my fiance, but we hope that he will get the email early next week.

K1 Visa Application:                                                                                                                                                        Timeline for AOS
129-F Delivered: Lewiston, TX 10/29/2015                                                                                                                 AOS paperwork (including EAD & AP) sent via Express Mail: 10/1/2016
NOA1 eNotification: 11/3/2015 (Sent to CSC - yay!)                                                                                                 AOS paperwork received by USCIS: 10/3/2016
NOA1 Hard Copy: 11/8/2015 | NOA2 eNotification: : 11/30/2015 | NOA2 Hard Copy: 12/4/2015                   NOA1 E-notification Date (email and text): 10/5/16, ~11pm Central time, one notice for each application
NVC Received: 12/10/2015 | NVC Case Assigned: 12/11/2015                                                                             Check Cashed: 10/6/16
Mailed to Embassy: 12/16/2015 (Status shows as Ready)                                                                                     NOA1 Hardcopy Date: 10/11/16
Received hardcopy Letter from NVC: 12/19/2015                                                                                                     Biometrics Letter Received: 10/28/16
Embassy Received Packet: 12/21/2015                                                                                                                      Biometrics Scheduled for: 11/9/16 (Did not try a walk-in, went on scheduled day)
Email from Embassy for Beneficiary Email: 12/24/2015                                                                                          EAD approved on: 11/16/16 (early in the day) / AP approved on: 11/16/16 (late in the day)
Replied to Embassy: 12/24/2015                                                                                                                                  AP produced+mailed on:11/18/16 | AP letters (2) received on: 11/18/16
Email from Embassy Regarding Packet 3: 12/28/15                                                                                                 EAD card produced+mailed on: 11/22/16 | EAD card received on: 11/25/16
Replied to Embassy: 12/28/15 (at night)                                                                                                                     Social Security card application date: 11/28/16 | LOST IN THE MAIL
Email from Embassy Regarding Packet 4: 12/29/15 (in the morning)                                                                    Social Security card received on: 12/27/16 (Ordered a new one at the office on 12/19/16)
Interview Date: Jan 13th @ 12:30pm - Approved!                                                                                                      Interview Waiver! (6 months and 2 weeks past the first NOA1)
CEAC status changed to admin processing: 1/14/16                                                                                                Card Ordered notice (text and online): 4/19/17
CEAC status changed to issued: 1/19/16                                                                                                                     I-485 Approval notice (text and online): 4/20/17
US travel docs website shows "out for delivery": 1/20/16                                                                                          Card Produced + WILL Mail notice 4/27/17
Called by courier regarding delivery attempt: 1/21/16                                                                                                Card Mailed notice: 5/2/2017
Passport in hand:1/22/16 (he went to their office to pick it up) | Arrival date into the US: 3/09/16                    Green Card Received: 5/5/2017 
Married: 06/04/2016
Timeline for ROC
ROC paperwork sent via Express Mail: 1/24/2019
ROC paperwork received by USCIS: 1/28/2019
NOA1 E-notification Date (email and text): 2/4/19
Check Cashed: 2/6/19
NOA1 Hardcopy Date: 2/11/19
Biometrics Letter Received: 9/20/19 (Did not need biometrics)

Biometrics Letter Received: 10/25/19 (Biometrics Request)

Biometrics Scheduled for: 11/5/19 (Did not try a walk-in, went on scheduled day) 

Biometrics Review Completed: 11/6/19 (Processing I-751) - Online notice

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: China
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Happy Holidays everyone!

Hope we all get good news after this holiday season!

I emailed Guangzhou Consulate, they said my case is under "Pre-Interview Processing", and they will send P3 in the next few weeks. Oh wells, who knows when =/

I am making my fiance to check the mail everyday lol...

K1 Timeline [5 Months]

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10/06/2015 - I-129F Sent

10/13/2015 - NOA1

11/30/2015 - NOA2

02/23/2016 - Interview in Guangzhou

03/04/2016 - K1 Visa Received

AOS Timeline [5 Months]

Spoiler

03/26/2016 - POE - JFK

04/11/2016 - Applied for SSN

04/18/2016 - Received SSN card in the mail

04/22/2016 - Applied for Learners Permit at DMV

05/05/2016 - Marriage

05/20/2016 - AOS & EAD & AP applications mailed via USPS priority mail

05/26/2016 - Check of $1070 fee for AOS (I-485) was cashed (NOA date)

05/31/2016 - Received 3 text messages from USCIS with 3 case numbers

06/03/2016 - Received 3 NOAs from USCIS in the mail

06/09/2016 - Passed driving road test

06/13/2016 - Received Biometrics appointment notice (notice date 6/4/16)

06/20/2016 - Received drivers license with Temp Visitor status in the mail (expires in 2020)

06/23/2016 - Biometrics appointment

08/16/2016 - EAD card is being produced (received text message update)

08/20/2016 - Received EAD & AP Combo card, also EAD&AP approval notice.

08/22/2016 - AOS status changed to "Card is being produced" and 5 hours later "Case Was Approved" !!!

08/25/2016 - AOS status "Card Was Mailed To Me"

08/27/2016 - Received green card in the mail!!!

ROC Timeline - [12 Months]

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04/25/2018 - USCIS 120 day reminder notice 

05/25/2018 - Mailed I-751 via USPS 

05/28/2018 - I-751 delivered at VSC

06/10/2018 - Check showing as pending in bank (posted on 6/11/18)

06/11/2018 - 12 months NOA received, dated 6/7/18

06/30/2018 - Bio Notice received, dated 6/22/18

07/06/2018 - Biometric done (walked in)

07/11/2018 - Scheduled Bio Appointment Date

08/13/2018 - 18 months NOA received, dated 8/6/18

08/22/2018 - GC Expires

05/23/2019 - New Card is being produced! (11 months 1 week 3 days since receipt date)

05/30/2019 - Card Was Delivered

05/24/2019 - Earliest Accepted Filing Date for N-400.

08/30/2022 - Filed N-400 online, eligibility basis = GC holder > 5 years. 

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I know every embassy is different, but for people searching on the Jakarta embassy info, I have found them to be quick and kind. The respond to emails within hours and made sure to give my fiance an interview date early enough so that I could attend. =)

I hope everyone continues to have good luck and speedy processes!

K1 Visa Application:                                                                                                                                                        Timeline for AOS
129-F Delivered: Lewiston, TX 10/29/2015                                                                                                                 AOS paperwork (including EAD & AP) sent via Express Mail: 10/1/2016
NOA1 eNotification: 11/3/2015 (Sent to CSC - yay!)                                                                                                 AOS paperwork received by USCIS: 10/3/2016
NOA1 Hard Copy: 11/8/2015 | NOA2 eNotification: : 11/30/2015 | NOA2 Hard Copy: 12/4/2015                   NOA1 E-notification Date (email and text): 10/5/16, ~11pm Central time, one notice for each application
NVC Received: 12/10/2015 | NVC Case Assigned: 12/11/2015                                                                             Check Cashed: 10/6/16
Mailed to Embassy: 12/16/2015 (Status shows as Ready)                                                                                     NOA1 Hardcopy Date: 10/11/16
Received hardcopy Letter from NVC: 12/19/2015                                                                                                     Biometrics Letter Received: 10/28/16
Embassy Received Packet: 12/21/2015                                                                                                                      Biometrics Scheduled for: 11/9/16 (Did not try a walk-in, went on scheduled day)
Email from Embassy for Beneficiary Email: 12/24/2015                                                                                          EAD approved on: 11/16/16 (early in the day) / AP approved on: 11/16/16 (late in the day)
Replied to Embassy: 12/24/2015                                                                                                                                  AP produced+mailed on:11/18/16 | AP letters (2) received on: 11/18/16
Email from Embassy Regarding Packet 3: 12/28/15                                                                                                 EAD card produced+mailed on: 11/22/16 | EAD card received on: 11/25/16
Replied to Embassy: 12/28/15 (at night)                                                                                                                     Social Security card application date: 11/28/16 | LOST IN THE MAIL
Email from Embassy Regarding Packet 4: 12/29/15 (in the morning)                                                                    Social Security card received on: 12/27/16 (Ordered a new one at the office on 12/19/16)
Interview Date: Jan 13th @ 12:30pm - Approved!                                                                                                      Interview Waiver! (6 months and 2 weeks past the first NOA1)
CEAC status changed to admin processing: 1/14/16                                                                                                Card Ordered notice (text and online): 4/19/17
CEAC status changed to issued: 1/19/16                                                                                                                     I-485 Approval notice (text and online): 4/20/17
US travel docs website shows "out for delivery": 1/20/16                                                                                          Card Produced + WILL Mail notice 4/27/17
Called by courier regarding delivery attempt: 1/21/16                                                                                                Card Mailed notice: 5/2/2017
Passport in hand:1/22/16 (he went to their office to pick it up) | Arrival date into the US: 3/09/16                    Green Card Received: 5/5/2017 
Married: 06/04/2016
Timeline for ROC
ROC paperwork sent via Express Mail: 1/24/2019
ROC paperwork received by USCIS: 1/28/2019
NOA1 E-notification Date (email and text): 2/4/19
Check Cashed: 2/6/19
NOA1 Hardcopy Date: 2/11/19
Biometrics Letter Received: 9/20/19 (Did not need biometrics)

Biometrics Letter Received: 10/25/19 (Biometrics Request)

Biometrics Scheduled for: 11/5/19 (Did not try a walk-in, went on scheduled day) 

Biometrics Review Completed: 11/6/19 (Processing I-751) - Online notice

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: China
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Happy Holidays everyone!

Hope we all get good news after this holiday season!

I emailed Guangzhou Consulate, they said my case is under "Pre-Interview Processing", and they will send P3 in the next few weeks. Oh wells, who knows when =/

I am making my fiance to check the mail everyday lol...

J&Y, looks like we are in the same situation. Trying to get any information out of the GZ consulate is quite a task. Our case was received on Dec 4th and we're still waiting for P3.

K1 Visa

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Guangzhou, China

I-129F Sent : 2015-10-21

Interview Date : 2016-03-21

Interview Result : Approved

Visa Issued(CEAC) : 2016-03-24

US Entry : 2016-08-13

(L)(F)Marriage :2016-08-18 (F)(L)

 

Adjustment of Status + Employment Authorization Document 

Date Filed : 2016-09-09

GC Received : 2017-03-02

 

Removal of Conditions(I-751)

Date Filed : 2018-11-14

NOA Date : 2018-11-18

Bio. Appt. : 2019-05-02

Notice of Transfer : 2020-01-31(CA to NBC)

Interview Ready to be Scheduled : 2020-02-20

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J&Y, looks like we are in the same situation. Trying to get any information out of the GZ consulate is quite a task. Our case was received on Dec 4th and we're still waiting for P3.

Oh man , that sucks.... We tried calling, they weren't helpful at all, just told us to wait because they cannot check status by case #. But at least they were responding to my email inquiry pretty quickly. With all the holidays, there must be delays, I just wish to get some response at least before Chinese New Year.

K1 Timeline [5 Months]

Spoiler

10/06/2015 - I-129F Sent

10/13/2015 - NOA1

11/30/2015 - NOA2

02/23/2016 - Interview in Guangzhou

03/04/2016 - K1 Visa Received

AOS Timeline [5 Months]

Spoiler

03/26/2016 - POE - JFK

04/11/2016 - Applied for SSN

04/18/2016 - Received SSN card in the mail

04/22/2016 - Applied for Learners Permit at DMV

05/05/2016 - Marriage

05/20/2016 - AOS & EAD & AP applications mailed via USPS priority mail

05/26/2016 - Check of $1070 fee for AOS (I-485) was cashed (NOA date)

05/31/2016 - Received 3 text messages from USCIS with 3 case numbers

06/03/2016 - Received 3 NOAs from USCIS in the mail

06/09/2016 - Passed driving road test

06/13/2016 - Received Biometrics appointment notice (notice date 6/4/16)

06/20/2016 - Received drivers license with Temp Visitor status in the mail (expires in 2020)

06/23/2016 - Biometrics appointment

08/16/2016 - EAD card is being produced (received text message update)

08/20/2016 - Received EAD & AP Combo card, also EAD&AP approval notice.

08/22/2016 - AOS status changed to "Card is being produced" and 5 hours later "Case Was Approved" !!!

08/25/2016 - AOS status "Card Was Mailed To Me"

08/27/2016 - Received green card in the mail!!!

ROC Timeline - [12 Months]

Spoiler

04/25/2018 - USCIS 120 day reminder notice 

05/25/2018 - Mailed I-751 via USPS 

05/28/2018 - I-751 delivered at VSC

06/10/2018 - Check showing as pending in bank (posted on 6/11/18)

06/11/2018 - 12 months NOA received, dated 6/7/18

06/30/2018 - Bio Notice received, dated 6/22/18

07/06/2018 - Biometric done (walked in)

07/11/2018 - Scheduled Bio Appointment Date

08/13/2018 - 18 months NOA received, dated 8/6/18

08/22/2018 - GC Expires

05/23/2019 - New Card is being produced! (11 months 1 week 3 days since receipt date)

05/30/2019 - Card Was Delivered

05/24/2019 - Earliest Accepted Filing Date for N-400.

08/30/2022 - Filed N-400 online, eligibility basis = GC holder > 5 years. 

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Hi! October Filer here from South Korea, Petition Sent last October, 13, 2015.

Just two days ago, our petition status was changed to"Approved".

Now, Im preparing for the next step. Thank you guys for all the help! Definitely helped me a lot!

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Hi! October Filer here from South Korea, Petition Sent last October, 13, 2015.

Just two days ago, our petition status was changed to"Approved".

Now, Im preparing for the next step. Thank you guys for all the help! Definitely helped me a lot!

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Congrats!

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Happy New Year to all my fellow October fliers, wishing us all love, happiness and a stress free year xx

Everything crossed for a smooth and stress free journey

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trudi, on 01 Jan 2016 - 04:58 AM, said:

Happy New Year to all my fellow October fliers, wishing us all love, happiness and a stress free year xx

It won't be stress free because after your marriage you have to file AOS for the Green Card. Another hurry up and wait and another stiff payment to Uncle Sam.

Spoiler

Adjustment of Status

AOS March 5, 2014 Submitted AOS with EAD/AP package to Chicago USICS

Delivered March 8, 2014 AOS packaged delivered to USCIS drop box

Accepted March 19, 2014 Text message with receipt numbers

Biometrics April 16, 2014 Biometrics completed

EAD May 23, 2014 Employment Authorization Document approved and went to card production

TD May 23, 2014 Travel Document approved and went for card production

Receipt EAD/AP May 30, 2014 Received combo card EAD/AP

Green Card Approved July 11, 2014 Approved, no interview. Went to card production.

Green Card received July 17, 2014 GC received without interview

Removal of Conditions

Mailed I-751 Dec 16, 2015 Submitted ROC (removal of conditions)

Received Dec 18, 2015 USPS notification of successful delivery

Check Cashed Dec 21, 2015 Check was cashed

NOA-1 Issued Dec 21, 2015 NOA-1 for ROC issued

NOA-1 Issued Dec 26, 2015 NOA-1 Received

Biometrics Appt. Jan 29, 2016 Biometrics Appointment Scheduled [Completed]

 

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It won't be stress free because after your marriage you have to file AOS for the Green Card. Another hurry up and wait and another stiff payment to Uncle Sam.

Agreed. But at least it will be experienced being together with our loved one. ;)

It's better to see things in a positive way to make them more bearable, don't you think? :D

Alex and I have been friends for 23 years. We met in Mexico City and kept in touch as our friendship grew. On April 28, 2015 everything came into place, we confessed our love for each other and became a couple, and on June 13, 2015 we decided to get married (L)(L)(L) On February 4th, 2021 I became a US citizen. This is the story of our process:

K1 Petition

09-24-2015 I-129F Delivered in Dallas Lockbox / 09-25-2015 I-129F NOA1 received in CSC

09-30-2015 Got NOA1 e-notification / 10-08-2015 Got NOA1 hard copy

11-05-2015 Got NOA2 e-notification / 11-11-2015 Got NOA2 hard copy

12-04-2015 Received NVC letter

02-23-2016 ASC appointment / 02-24-2016 Consulate Interview

02-24-2016 Visa Approved!!! / 02-26-2016 Visa received

03-12-2016 Got to the US POE Orlando

04-01-2016 GOT MARRIED!!!! :dancing:(6 months)

AOS / EAD / AP

05-27-2016 I-485, I-765 & I-13 Sent from RapidVisa to the Chicago Lockbox / 05-31-2016 AOS, EAD and AP Filed at Chicago Lockbox (Day 0)

06-06-2016 NOA1 Receipt date (Day 6) / 06-07-2016 Got NOA1 e-notification (Day 7) / 06-08-2016 Got NOA1 hard copies (Day 😎

06-24-2016 Got Biometrics Appointment letter (Day 24) / 07-05-2016 Biometrics appointment (Day 35)

08-18-2015 EAD and AP Approved (Day 79) / 08-25-2016 EAD /AP combo card delivered (Day 86)

02-06-2017 Green Card was Approved (Day  251)

02-10-2017 GREEN CARD DELIVERED!!!! (Day 255)... :star::star::star: (8 months)

ROC

11-10-2018 I-751 Sent from RapidVisa and Filed at Dallas Lockbox / 11-13-2018 ROC Picked up at Dallas Lockbox (Day 0)

11-16-2018 email and text notification with receipt number, and check cashed (Day 3)

12-17-2018 submitted an e-request for not receiving NOA1 (Day 34)

1-17-2019 Got I-551 stamp on passport for 1 year extension of GC since NOA1 hard copy never arrived (Day 65)

10-21-2019 Got Biometrics appointment letter (Day 342) / 11-01-2019 Biometrics appointment (Day 353)

12-30-2019 Got renewal of I-551 stamp on passport for 1 year extension of GC since NOA1 hard copy never arrived (Day 412)

02-21-2020 Green Card was Approved (Day  461)

02-27-2020 GREEN CARD DELIVERED!!!!  (Day  467 = 15 months)...:star::star::star:

Citizenship

03-04-2020 N-400 Submitted Online

03-26-2020 Original Biometrics appointment (offices closed - COVID-19) (Day 22) 

09-10-2020 Inquiry online (Day 190) / 09-16-2020 NEW Biometrics appointment issued (Day 196)

09-25-2020 Got Biometrics Appointment letter (Day 205)

10-19-2020 Interview notice for interview on December 7 (Day 229) / 12/08/2020 Interview rescheduled for January 12 (Day 279)

01-12-2021 Interview  (Day 314) / 01-14-2021 Got Oath Ceremony notification (Day 316)

02-04-2021 OATH CEREMONY!!!!  (Day 337)... :star::star::star: (11 months)

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