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I know its too early to celebrate or what but I just got my CC email today after 43 days! may scan date is last Oct 19! I just wanna share cause i thought it will take 4 months because some of the topics that I read about CC, it took them 4mos. or more. i'm just so happy :) I hope i can get my interview sched soon! :)

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Congrats!

When my wife went through NVC for her parents it took them 1 month to approve her mom but 3 months to approve her dad. The reason it took so long for her dad was because they, NVC, lost or overlooked some of his paperwork. One of the documents that we sent in, they said was missing, but it turned out it was sitting in the file the entire time and took a supervisor to pull the file and say it was there.

Here is the information regarding the cases for my in-laws (wife, their daughter, is the petitioner under the IR-5 category, Parents of a USC):

Submit I-130 (2 petitions) to USCIS on May 30, 2013

USCIS approved the cases on March 10, 2014.

Received notice online from USCIS the cases were sent to NVC on March 17, 2014.

NVC received the cases on March 28, 2014

The case numbers were created on Monday, April 28.

We received the numbers by phone on Friday, May 2.

DS-261 became available on both cases late in the evening on Friday, May 2. Both DS-261 filed on Saturday, May 3.

Received emails to my wife regarding AOS at around 8am on Wednesday, May 7. At the same time received emails that were cc of letters sent to my in-laws. However, the date of all of the letters was Monday, May 5.

Received emails regarding the Immigrant Visa Fee at around 11:15am on Wednesday, May 7. IV fees became available online at around 1pm on Wednesday, May 7. Date of invoice was Tuesday, May 8.

Paid all the fees on Wednesday, May 7 at around 1:15pm.

All fees marked as paid and DS-260 become available sometime late on Friday, May 9.

Dropped off IV and AOS packages (in two different envelopes - 1 for AOS and 1 for IV documents) at the local post office at around 2pm on Saturday, May 10.

Submitted DS-260 (for both cases) around 10am on Sunday, May 11.

Both document packages received by NVC on Monday, May 12 (according to Post Office Tracking - one around 1pm and the other around 4pm. Don't know why they got separated.)

Received checklist email for both cases at 4pm on Thursday, June 12 regarding the IV civil documents

Wife called NVC in the afternoon of Friday, June 13 to inquire about the checklist. Told by a representative they are normal and automatic and not to worry. AOS under review. Call back after Tuesday, June 24.
Received a checklist for my father-in-law on Monday, June 16. NVC reviewed his AOS paperwork, but waiting for the documents the requested the week before.

Wife called NVC in the morning of Tuesday, June 17. Told by the agent they don't have the document requested for dad, and they don't have the AOS package for her mom.

Put in a request with our Senator to get more information. Response was mother-in-law is documentary complete and father-in-law was in document review for the military document.

Wife called NVC on the morning of Tuesday, July 1 and spoke with a supervisor regarding her dad's military document. Supervisor said she would look into it.

Supervisor called us and left a voicemail on the morning of Wednesday, July 9 and stated they have located my father-in-law's military documents. Case sent back to document review.

Per conversation with an agent, the expedited request originally requested by email on July 7, was sent to the Embassy on Thursday, July 10.

Received by postal mail on Thursday, August 21 from our Senator regarding the response of another inquiry. Still the same.

Early in the morning on Friday, August 22:

Wife calls the Embassy and was told the IV section doesn't accept calls, and was given a number in the states that turned out to be scheduling assistance for NIV interviews.

Called NVC as soon as they opened and was told the Embassy denied the expedite request, but the case was completed by NVC on Monday, August 18. Wife inquired about interview scheduling, and was given some good information.

At 5 PM on Thursday, September 11, received the interview letters. Interview is scheduled for the morning of October 9.

Mother-in-law approved. Father-in-law placed in Administrative Processing due to follow-up TB test.

CEAC stated ISSUED for my mother-in-law on October 15. DHL had the package for pick up on October 17 but called the wrong number. Package picked up on October 27.

On December 11 mother-in-law received a phone call from the Embassy that the medical is back for my father-in-law and to DHL his passport to them. Passport sent on December 12.

On December 18 CEAC updated to ISSUED for my father-in-law. My wife is happy!!!! Embassy said they gave it to DHL on December 19

Due to a DHL delay the package did not become available for pick up until December 24. USCIS Immigrant Fee paid the same day.

POE: JFK Terminal 1 - December 26, 2014 - They are finally here!!!

Took them to a local SSA office to get SSN on January 6, 2015. Cards received on January 10, 2015.

Green Cards received by priority mail on January 23, 2015 (four weeks after arrival).

Both went to motor vehicles and got state issued ID cards on April 11, 2015.

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Congrats!

When my wife went through NVC for her parents it took them 1 month to approve her mom but 3 months to approve her dad. The reason it took so long for her dad was because they, NVC, lost or overlooked some of his paperwork. One of the documents that we sent in, they said was missing, but it turned out it was sitting in the file the entire time and took a supervisor to pull the file and say it was there.

I have a slight problem tho... I am now case complete but recently, the NVC emailed me again with a checklist.. they told me that I am already case complete but I need to redo my AOS and bring it to my interview while my twin sister didnt receive any email about that... do you think they misplaced my AOS? :(( or should I call NVC to ask about it? :(

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I have a slight problem tho... I am now case complete but recently, the NVC emailed me again with a checklist.. they told me that I am already case complete but I need to redo my AOS and bring it to my interview while my twin sister didnt receive any email about that... do you think they misplaced my AOS? :(( or should I call NVC to ask about it? :(

To be on the safe side I would just go ahead and do a new Affidavit of Support (I-864) and have it taken in-person to the interview. Maybe it was an error, but it is always better to be over prepared then to get denied or administrative processing just because you forgot one thing.

The embassy that my in-laws were interviewed at sent us an email a week after they received the paperwork from NVC on what needs to be brought to the interview. It did mention a new I-864 from the petitioner with paystubs or proof of employment for the last 6 weeks. So, my wife did a new I-864 for them. The checklist said an I-864A if the petitioner is married. My wife emailed them saying that her income alone was enough to support everyone according to the income guidelines. They replied back that an I-864A was needed. So, I filled out the I-864A and had to sent it overseas by DHL because they wanted the original signed form. Turned out when they went to the interview the consular officer said the I-864A from me wasn't needed.

Here is the information regarding the cases for my in-laws (wife, their daughter, is the petitioner under the IR-5 category, Parents of a USC):

Submit I-130 (2 petitions) to USCIS on May 30, 2013

USCIS approved the cases on March 10, 2014.

Received notice online from USCIS the cases were sent to NVC on March 17, 2014.

NVC received the cases on March 28, 2014

The case numbers were created on Monday, April 28.

We received the numbers by phone on Friday, May 2.

DS-261 became available on both cases late in the evening on Friday, May 2. Both DS-261 filed on Saturday, May 3.

Received emails to my wife regarding AOS at around 8am on Wednesday, May 7. At the same time received emails that were cc of letters sent to my in-laws. However, the date of all of the letters was Monday, May 5.

Received emails regarding the Immigrant Visa Fee at around 11:15am on Wednesday, May 7. IV fees became available online at around 1pm on Wednesday, May 7. Date of invoice was Tuesday, May 8.

Paid all the fees on Wednesday, May 7 at around 1:15pm.

All fees marked as paid and DS-260 become available sometime late on Friday, May 9.

Dropped off IV and AOS packages (in two different envelopes - 1 for AOS and 1 for IV documents) at the local post office at around 2pm on Saturday, May 10.

Submitted DS-260 (for both cases) around 10am on Sunday, May 11.

Both document packages received by NVC on Monday, May 12 (according to Post Office Tracking - one around 1pm and the other around 4pm. Don't know why they got separated.)

Received checklist email for both cases at 4pm on Thursday, June 12 regarding the IV civil documents

Wife called NVC in the afternoon of Friday, June 13 to inquire about the checklist. Told by a representative they are normal and automatic and not to worry. AOS under review. Call back after Tuesday, June 24.
Received a checklist for my father-in-law on Monday, June 16. NVC reviewed his AOS paperwork, but waiting for the documents the requested the week before.

Wife called NVC in the morning of Tuesday, June 17. Told by the agent they don't have the document requested for dad, and they don't have the AOS package for her mom.

Put in a request with our Senator to get more information. Response was mother-in-law is documentary complete and father-in-law was in document review for the military document.

Wife called NVC on the morning of Tuesday, July 1 and spoke with a supervisor regarding her dad's military document. Supervisor said she would look into it.

Supervisor called us and left a voicemail on the morning of Wednesday, July 9 and stated they have located my father-in-law's military documents. Case sent back to document review.

Per conversation with an agent, the expedited request originally requested by email on July 7, was sent to the Embassy on Thursday, July 10.

Received by postal mail on Thursday, August 21 from our Senator regarding the response of another inquiry. Still the same.

Early in the morning on Friday, August 22:

Wife calls the Embassy and was told the IV section doesn't accept calls, and was given a number in the states that turned out to be scheduling assistance for NIV interviews.

Called NVC as soon as they opened and was told the Embassy denied the expedite request, but the case was completed by NVC on Monday, August 18. Wife inquired about interview scheduling, and was given some good information.

At 5 PM on Thursday, September 11, received the interview letters. Interview is scheduled for the morning of October 9.

Mother-in-law approved. Father-in-law placed in Administrative Processing due to follow-up TB test.

CEAC stated ISSUED for my mother-in-law on October 15. DHL had the package for pick up on October 17 but called the wrong number. Package picked up on October 27.

On December 11 mother-in-law received a phone call from the Embassy that the medical is back for my father-in-law and to DHL his passport to them. Passport sent on December 12.

On December 18 CEAC updated to ISSUED for my father-in-law. My wife is happy!!!! Embassy said they gave it to DHL on December 19

Due to a DHL delay the package did not become available for pick up until December 24. USCIS Immigrant Fee paid the same day.

POE: JFK Terminal 1 - December 26, 2014 - They are finally here!!!

Took them to a local SSA office to get SSN on January 6, 2015. Cards received on January 10, 2015.

Green Cards received by priority mail on January 23, 2015 (four weeks after arrival).

Both went to motor vehicles and got state issued ID cards on April 11, 2015.

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To be on the safe side I would just go ahead and do a new Affidavit of Support (I-864) and have it taken in-person to the interview. Maybe it was an error, but it is always better to be over prepared then to get denied or administrative processing just because you forgot one thing.

The embassy that my in-laws were interviewed at sent us an email a week after they received the paperwork from NVC on what needs to be brought to the interview. It did mention a new I-864 from the petitioner with paystubs or proof of employment for the last 6 weeks. So, my wife did a new I-864 for them. The checklist said an I-864A if the petitioner is married. My wife emailed them saying that her income alone was enough to support everyone according to the income guidelines. They replied back that an I-864A was needed. So, I filled out the I-864A and had to sent it overseas by DHL because they wanted the original signed form. Turned out when they went to the interview the consular officer said the I-864A from me wasn't needed.

i just got my interview schedule today! :) i told my mom about what you said. she just dont understand what's wrong about her AOS. she dont know if there is something wrong that needs to be corrected :( she might ask a lawyer about it because she is confused :(

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i just got my interview schedule today! :) i told my mom about what you said. she just dont understand what's wrong about her AOS. she dont know if there is something wrong that needs to be corrected :( she might ask a lawyer about it because she is confused :(

There is no need to spend time and/or money to ask a lawyer. There is nothing wrong with the AOS if you got this far, however, it is the consular officer that makes the decision to issue the visa - NOT NVC. The consular officer will have what you sent to NVC, however, they are free to ask for additional documentation including a updated AOS. Also if you sent copies of civil documents to NVC you need to bring in the originals at the time of the visa interview.

According your profile are is your interview at the Embassy in Manila? Here is a list of documents that the embassy says you must bring to your interview: http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/1178798/feb2015/IV%20Applicant%20Interview%20Preparation%20Instructions%20-%20English%20_February%202015_.pdf Starting on page 3 of the document it mentions the Affidavit of Support, so since it is mentioned I would bring an updated affidavit of support.

Here is the information regarding the cases for my in-laws (wife, their daughter, is the petitioner under the IR-5 category, Parents of a USC):

Submit I-130 (2 petitions) to USCIS on May 30, 2013

USCIS approved the cases on March 10, 2014.

Received notice online from USCIS the cases were sent to NVC on March 17, 2014.

NVC received the cases on March 28, 2014

The case numbers were created on Monday, April 28.

We received the numbers by phone on Friday, May 2.

DS-261 became available on both cases late in the evening on Friday, May 2. Both DS-261 filed on Saturday, May 3.

Received emails to my wife regarding AOS at around 8am on Wednesday, May 7. At the same time received emails that were cc of letters sent to my in-laws. However, the date of all of the letters was Monday, May 5.

Received emails regarding the Immigrant Visa Fee at around 11:15am on Wednesday, May 7. IV fees became available online at around 1pm on Wednesday, May 7. Date of invoice was Tuesday, May 8.

Paid all the fees on Wednesday, May 7 at around 1:15pm.

All fees marked as paid and DS-260 become available sometime late on Friday, May 9.

Dropped off IV and AOS packages (in two different envelopes - 1 for AOS and 1 for IV documents) at the local post office at around 2pm on Saturday, May 10.

Submitted DS-260 (for both cases) around 10am on Sunday, May 11.

Both document packages received by NVC on Monday, May 12 (according to Post Office Tracking - one around 1pm and the other around 4pm. Don't know why they got separated.)

Received checklist email for both cases at 4pm on Thursday, June 12 regarding the IV civil documents

Wife called NVC in the afternoon of Friday, June 13 to inquire about the checklist. Told by a representative they are normal and automatic and not to worry. AOS under review. Call back after Tuesday, June 24.
Received a checklist for my father-in-law on Monday, June 16. NVC reviewed his AOS paperwork, but waiting for the documents the requested the week before.

Wife called NVC in the morning of Tuesday, June 17. Told by the agent they don't have the document requested for dad, and they don't have the AOS package for her mom.

Put in a request with our Senator to get more information. Response was mother-in-law is documentary complete and father-in-law was in document review for the military document.

Wife called NVC on the morning of Tuesday, July 1 and spoke with a supervisor regarding her dad's military document. Supervisor said she would look into it.

Supervisor called us and left a voicemail on the morning of Wednesday, July 9 and stated they have located my father-in-law's military documents. Case sent back to document review.

Per conversation with an agent, the expedited request originally requested by email on July 7, was sent to the Embassy on Thursday, July 10.

Received by postal mail on Thursday, August 21 from our Senator regarding the response of another inquiry. Still the same.

Early in the morning on Friday, August 22:

Wife calls the Embassy and was told the IV section doesn't accept calls, and was given a number in the states that turned out to be scheduling assistance for NIV interviews.

Called NVC as soon as they opened and was told the Embassy denied the expedite request, but the case was completed by NVC on Monday, August 18. Wife inquired about interview scheduling, and was given some good information.

At 5 PM on Thursday, September 11, received the interview letters. Interview is scheduled for the morning of October 9.

Mother-in-law approved. Father-in-law placed in Administrative Processing due to follow-up TB test.

CEAC stated ISSUED for my mother-in-law on October 15. DHL had the package for pick up on October 17 but called the wrong number. Package picked up on October 27.

On December 11 mother-in-law received a phone call from the Embassy that the medical is back for my father-in-law and to DHL his passport to them. Passport sent on December 12.

On December 18 CEAC updated to ISSUED for my father-in-law. My wife is happy!!!! Embassy said they gave it to DHL on December 19

Due to a DHL delay the package did not become available for pick up until December 24. USCIS Immigrant Fee paid the same day.

POE: JFK Terminal 1 - December 26, 2014 - They are finally here!!!

Took them to a local SSA office to get SSN on January 6, 2015. Cards received on January 10, 2015.

Green Cards received by priority mail on January 23, 2015 (four weeks after arrival).

Both went to motor vehicles and got state issued ID cards on April 11, 2015.

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There is no need to spend time and/or money to ask a lawyer. There is nothing wrong with the AOS if you got this far, however, it is the consular officer that makes the decision to issue the visa - NOT NVC. The consular officer will have what you sent to NVC, however, they are free to ask for additional documentation including a updated AOS. Also if you sent copies of civil documents to NVC you need to bring in the originals at the time of the visa interview.

According your profile are is your interview at the Embassy in Manila? Here is a list of documents that the embassy says you must bring to your interview: http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/1178798/feb2015/IV%20Applicant%20Interview%20Preparation%20Instructions%20-%20English%20_February%202015_.pdf Starting on page 3 of the document it mentions the Affidavit of Support, so since it is mentioned I would bring an updated affidavit of support.

i just received my new AOS from my mom :) thank you so much! i now just getting ready for our medical. thank yoiu again for the replies! it really help us a lot. :)

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Congrats, my scan date is Oct 29th but I haven't heard anything from them. This is so stressful

Case [F4]

05/12/2015: Ask NVC if I can file CSPA
07/09/2015: NVC replied CSPA as "cannot be reviewed" due to "no visa number available"

07/16/2015: Pay IV fee

08/17/2015: Send AOS and IV Package
08/20/2015: NVC Scan Date

09/14/2015: CSPA approved

09/19/2015: Submit DS260 for parents

09/24/2015: Case forwarded to supervisor to open invoice :wacko:

10/02/2015: IV fee opened + checklist for petitioner's birth cert

10/03/2015: Pay fee for CSPA case

10/07/2015: Mail checklist's documents

10/09/2015: Submit DS260 for me

10/16/2015: Checklist certification scan date

10/24/2015: Send IV Package

10/29/2015: NVC Scan Date 2

12/14/2015: Case Completed at NVC (confirmed by calling on Dec 18th)

1/31/2016: Interview schedule on March 29th, 2016
03/03/2016: Medical
03/29/2016: Interview - Visa approved

.......................: Visa in hand

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Congrats, my scan date is Oct 29th but I haven't heard anything from them. This is so stressful

i've been there. the waiting game is so stressful. My friends took me out and entertain me always so that I can stop thinking and waiting for the email from NVC. you'll get there! Goodluck! :)

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My scan date is 22 oct dint receive cc email yet called several times got to know over fone tht my case is complete but no email yet???

since you already know that you are case complete, i guess, you should now wait for the interview schedule than waiting for CC email. i heard that some really dont get any CC emails so relax :))

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since you already know that you are case complete, i guess, you should now wait for the interview schedule than waiting for CC email. i heard that some really dont get any CC emails so relax :))

Then i hope i get my interview s hedule before holidays fingers crossed.
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