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LHEtoNYC   4

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My wife had her interview today in Islamabad, Pakistan. I flew over from NYC to join her and took the risk to book our flights one week after the interview date. Was hoping I could convince the CO to let us pick up her passport from the embassy instead of waiting for it to be couriered to her home city (Lahore). Big mistake lol.

So the good news of her getting approved (yay!) was a bit bittersweet because of my selfish work-related reasons. Had to get an exception to make it out here so was really hoping our case which has been a slam dunk since the beginning (pretty quick at each stage) would also be done in the 7-10 days I'd been reading on here.

Will do a more detailed review in the consulate review page with all the questions, etc. The CO was very nice and friendly and told us (he asked for me during the course of interviewing my wife) my wife's passport will be mailed with the visa at the end of the month (just an extra 10 days more than expected). He mentioned 2 things, one that our 2nd wedding anniversary was just a few days away so he wanted to wait until after to process the approval because that would help us in some way. I asked if that would just mean we wouldn't have to remove her conditions from her green card and he said yes. I told him I don't mind if we have to do that if she can fly back with me earlier due to my work requirements. He actually left the window to double check but came back and said if he didn't wait for after the 2nd wedding anniversary that the AP would take much longer. Not sure if things have changed at this embassy but I guess they're being more strict.

Anyway, back to NY I go, alone again, hoping to come back early March to finally finish what I started.

What status changes should I be looking for online on the CEAC website?

I-130 Petition sent May 8, 2015 (waited until I naturalized as a US citizen on 4/1/15)
NOA1 date May 11, 2015 (NSC)
NOA2 date Sep 15, 2015

Mailed to NVC Sep 21, 2015
NVC Received Sep 9, 2015 <--not sure about this date, I thought maybe it's the welcome letter date?
NVC Case Number Assigned Oct 9, 2015
NVC AoS Invoice online Oct 13, 2015
NVC Selected Agent online Oct 13, 2015
NVC AoS Invoice paid online Oct 14, 2015
NVC AoS Fee marked as paid on CEAC (online) Oct 19, 2015
NVC IV Invoice online Nov 3, 2015
NVC IV Fee Paid Online Nov 3, 2015
NCV IV Fee marked as paid on CEAC (online) Nov, 8 2015
NVC DS 260 Completed Nov 8, 2015
NVC AoS/IV Package Mailed Nov 20, 2015 (confirmed delivery via FedEx)
NVC Case Complete Dec 29, 2015 (confirmed by calling NVC after seeing 3 N/As on CEAC website on 12/30/2015)
NVC Case Complete email received on Jan 5, 2016
NVC Interview date scheduled on Jan 11, 2016 (confirmed by calling NVC)

Embassy:
Interview date: Feb 10, 2016

Decision: Approved

Estimated passport return date: Feb 29, 2016

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I am so glad this is a happy emotional ending to a chapter of the book of your lives. You report was well written and touched me deeply....I am pretty sure I will be feeling those emotions pretty soo

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Welcome to the New and Improved Case Complete to Interview Monthly thread. You can view my spreadsheet Case Complete to Interview Spreadsheet To update your interview date go here. Case Co

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Gobucks!   17

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Seriously GoBucks!!! :) Did you call NVC or did they email you?? congrats!

I called them. I would think you'll be getting yours soon as well!

Canada is on a roll tonight!! Just called NVC - hubby has interview March 24th, 8am!! Two days after my birthday. WOOHOO!! :dancing:(L)

Oh just saw this! Congrats!

NOA1: May 18th, 2015
NOA2: November 30th, 2015
Scan Date: December 22nd, 2015
CC: Groundhog Day, 2016 (42 days)

Medical: February 18th, 2016
Interview: March 16th, 2016 - Approved

Issued: March 21st, 2016

Visa in Hand: March 24, 2016

POE: March 24th, 2016

Received Green Card: April 25th, 2016

Removal of Conditions Approved: August 27th, 2019

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I called them. I would think you'll be getting yours soon as well!

Oh just saw this! Congrats!

Very exciting! Let's see how long it takes for the interview letter to be sent out. Haha I don't think I will believe it until I see it in writing

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Canada is on a roll tonight!! Just called NVC - hubby has interview March 24th, 8am!! Two days after my birthday. WOOHOO!! :dancing:(L)

I wonder why you are 8 days behind me even though we got cc same day? Either way, it's all good!

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NOA1: May 18th, 2015
NOA2: November 30th, 2015
Scan Date: December 22nd, 2015
CC: Groundhog Day, 2016 (42 days)

Medical: February 18th, 2016
Interview: March 16th, 2016 - Approved

Issued: March 21st, 2016

Visa in Hand: March 24, 2016

POE: March 24th, 2016

Received Green Card: April 25th, 2016

Removal of Conditions Approved: August 27th, 2019

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Very exciting! Let's see how long it takes for the interview letter to be sent out. Haha I don't think I will believe it until I see it in writing

u will get the letter in 2 days

CR-1 VISA

STAGE 1: USCIS

NEBRASKA SERVICE CENTER US EMBASSY NEW DELHI

05-01-2015 Marriage in INDIA

05-27-2015 Express mailed my I-130 package to Chicago Lock-box.

05-27-2015 Priority date as per NOA1

05-29-2015 Received NOA1 via email.

10-29-2015 Received NOA2 via email.

11-04-2015 Received I-797 via snail mail. (NOA2)

STAGE 2: NVC

11-13-2015 NVC received our case.

12-04-2015 NVC assigned case and invoice ID number

12-04-2015 Completed Choice of Agent DS-261

12-07-2015 Received 2 emails with Welcome Letters for my wife and I, they were sent by ASKnvc@state.gov

12-07-2015 AOS bill became available and I paid it.

12-08-2015 DS-261 reviewed on phone.

12-09-2015 Mailed AOS and IV packages.

12-10-2015 AOS fees appeared Paid.

12-10-2015 AOS and IV packages received.(30 days Email Received on 12-12-2015 - Scan Date 12-10-2015)

12-10-2015 IV bill available and Paid.

12-14-2015 IV fees appeared Paid.

12-15-2015 DS-260 available and completed and submitted.

01-19-2016 Case Complete at NVC :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing:

02-09-2016 Interview Date assigned 03-14-2016 i.e. March 14, 2016

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What does "Ready" mean on the CEAC status section?

thanks

Hi Soba, I've been curious about you. Did you receive your interview date yet? Did you call the NVC again in late Jan?

I-130 Petition sent May 8, 2015 (waited until I naturalized as a US citizen on 4/1/15)
NOA1 date May 11, 2015 (NSC)
NOA2 date Sep 15, 2015

Mailed to NVC Sep 21, 2015
NVC Received Sep 9, 2015 <--not sure about this date, I thought maybe it's the welcome letter date?
NVC Case Number Assigned Oct 9, 2015
NVC AoS Invoice online Oct 13, 2015
NVC Selected Agent online Oct 13, 2015
NVC AoS Invoice paid online Oct 14, 2015
NVC AoS Fee marked as paid on CEAC (online) Oct 19, 2015
NVC IV Invoice online Nov 3, 2015
NVC IV Fee Paid Online Nov 3, 2015
NCV IV Fee marked as paid on CEAC (online) Nov, 8 2015
NVC DS 260 Completed Nov 8, 2015
NVC AoS/IV Package Mailed Nov 20, 2015 (confirmed delivery via FedEx)
NVC Case Complete Dec 29, 2015 (confirmed by calling NVC after seeing 3 N/As on CEAC website on 12/30/2015)
NVC Case Complete email received on Jan 5, 2016
NVC Interview date scheduled on Jan 11, 2016 (confirmed by calling NVC)

Embassy:
Interview date: Feb 10, 2016

Decision: Approved

Estimated passport return date: Feb 29, 2016

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I got my interview letter (P4) in the middle of the night last night. Haven't read details but 15 March interview - Harare, Zimbabwe. 8am.

My 3rd n/a appeared on 29 January and got my CC letter on 5 February.

Relieved to have made one more step closer to my husband.

Good luck to those waiting for their interview letters. Thanks for the support everyone. Great community.

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Please people report back when ypu get interview letter.

Curious to see how long it's taking.

I'm not on laptop but I will update the spreadsheet in the morning.

Congratulations to the new CC folk. And out new interviewee's.

Well I called NVC om Feb 10th, figured out tha date and got Interview Letter (P4) on email in 3 hours after a call.

Shawn and Olga married in Russia May 7th 2013

IR-1 process

USCIS:

6/11/2015: Filed I-130 petition

6/13/2015: Delivered to Chicago Lockbox

6/15/2015: Petition is accepted by USCIS (California)

6/17/2015: NOA1 received via email/text

6/23/2015: NOA1 received via mail

8/18/2015: USCIS approved petition online - 63 days from NOA 1

8/22/2015: NOA2 received via mail

NVC:

9/8/2015: NVC received the case

9/22/2015: got case number and invoice number via phone

9/22/2015: submitted DS-261 Choice of agent

9/22/2015: paid AOS fee $120 - IN PROCESS

9/24/2015: AOS fee shows PAID

9/28/2015: NVC Welcome Letter is received (issued on Sept 21st)

10/1/2015: AOS package sent to NVC

10/5/2015: AOS package delivered to NVC

10/5/2015: SCAN DATE for AOS package

10/6/2015: confirmed DS-261 over the phone

10/7/2015: email from NVC - husband is chosen as agent and IV fee is invoiced

10/8/2015: paid IV fee $325 - IN PROCESS

10/8/015: IV package sent to NVC

10/10/2015: IV fee shows PAID

10/11/2015: submitted DS-260 and got confirmation

10/13/2015: IV package delivered to NVC

10/13/2015: SCAN DATE for IV package

11/24/2015: Case Complete at NVC

12/2/2015: Case Complete letter from NVC

EMBASSY:

2/10/2016: Interview scheduled for March 15th 2016 :dancing:

Medical exam scheduled on March 14th 2016

2/10/2016: Interview Letter Received (P4)

2/16/2016: CEAC shows CASE IN TRANSIT

2/18/2016: CEAC shows READY

3/14/2016: medical exam passed

3/15/2016: interview - APPROVED! Status ISSUED - Your visa has been printed.

3/17/2016: call from Pony Express - visa is delivered to my town

POE:

4/19/2016: Moscow - New York - Atlanta

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My wife had her interview today in Islamabad, Pakistan. I flew over from NYC to join her and took the risk to book our flights one week after the interview date. Was hoping I could convince the CO to let us pick up her passport from the embassy instead of waiting for it to be couriered to her home city (Lahore). Big mistake lol.

So the good news of her getting approved (yay!) was a bit bittersweet because of my selfish work-related reasons. Had to get an exception to make it out here so was really hoping our case which has been a slam dunk since the beginning (pretty quick at each stage) would also be done in the 7-10 days I'd been reading on here.

Will do a more detailed review in the consulate review page with all the questions, etc. The CO was very nice and friendly and told us (he asked for me during the course of interviewing my wife) my wife's passport will be mailed with the visa at the end of the month (just an extra 10 days more than expected). He mentioned 2 things, one that our 2nd wedding anniversary was just a few days away so he wanted to wait until after to process the approval because that would help us in some way. I asked if that would just mean we wouldn't have to remove her conditions from her green card and he said yes. I told him I don't mind if we have to do that if she can fly back with me earlier due to my work requirements. He actually left the window to double check but came back and said if he didn't wait for after the 2nd wedding anniversary that the AP would take much longer. Not sure if things have changed at this embassy but I guess they're being more strict.

Anyway, back to NY I go, alone again, hoping to come back early March to finally finish what I started.

What status changes should I be looking for online on the CEAC website?

I just have a question? You fly for Islamabad to join her, did the embassy let you in with ur wife for the interview. what was there final answer? They kept the passport for Visa, but didnot tell u how many days it take to get that back.?

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So I got My interview last night. And Thisted morning i had the letter from NVC.

So that was fast.

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:

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I got my interview letter yesterday. The rep told me on the phone that I was schedule on Wednesday. So they send the interview letter the following day.


Congratulationnn all on the recent interview. I wish you best of luck for the preparation ! :goofy::dancing::dancing::dancing:

[spoiler]Green card I-130:Wedding date January 16th,2015 I-130 sent: May 5th,2015 NOA1: May 7th, 2015 NOA2: October 23rd,2015 Sent to NVC Nov 3rd, 2015 Received at NVC on the November 9th,2015 NVC sent letter with Case number on December 2nd,2015 DS-261 on December 07th, 2015 Paid AOS fee on December 07th,2015 Paid IV fee on December 12th, 2015 Sent AOS and IV package on December 17th, 2015 Form Ds 260 submitted on December 21, 2015. (Delay due to Ds261 showing incomplete had to resubmit) Scan date: December 21st, 2015 Case complete: January 29th, 2016 Medical examination: March 4th, 2016 Interview: March 17th, 2016 at US Embassy in Paris - Approved ! March 18th, 2016 - CEAC shows visa ISSUED March 24th, 2016 - Visa received this morning Paid ELIS $165 fee + book flight on MArch 24th, 2016 POE Chicago on April 13th, 2016  Received green card on June 8th, 2016[/spoiler][/spoiler]

 

Removing condition I-751:

Submission: 2/1/2018

NOA 1 Received: 2/5/2018

Biometrics: 5/25/2018

18 month extension letter: 8/20/2018

RFE: 2/3/2019

 

You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, Love like you'll never be hurt, Sing like there's nobody listening, And live like it's heaven on earth.

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I asked Embassy in Moscow for another Interview date, more convinient one for me and they told they needed to get my case from NVC first and then they would look at my request again. So now I become a stalker tracking my case on DHL ))))

Shawn and Olga married in Russia May 7th 2013

IR-1 process

USCIS:

6/11/2015: Filed I-130 petition

6/13/2015: Delivered to Chicago Lockbox

6/15/2015: Petition is accepted by USCIS (California)

6/17/2015: NOA1 received via email/text

6/23/2015: NOA1 received via mail

8/18/2015: USCIS approved petition online - 63 days from NOA 1

8/22/2015: NOA2 received via mail

NVC:

9/8/2015: NVC received the case

9/22/2015: got case number and invoice number via phone

9/22/2015: submitted DS-261 Choice of agent

9/22/2015: paid AOS fee $120 - IN PROCESS

9/24/2015: AOS fee shows PAID

9/28/2015: NVC Welcome Letter is received (issued on Sept 21st)

10/1/2015: AOS package sent to NVC

10/5/2015: AOS package delivered to NVC

10/5/2015: SCAN DATE for AOS package

10/6/2015: confirmed DS-261 over the phone

10/7/2015: email from NVC - husband is chosen as agent and IV fee is invoiced

10/8/2015: paid IV fee $325 - IN PROCESS

10/8/015: IV package sent to NVC

10/10/2015: IV fee shows PAID

10/11/2015: submitted DS-260 and got confirmation

10/13/2015: IV package delivered to NVC

10/13/2015: SCAN DATE for IV package

11/24/2015: Case Complete at NVC

12/2/2015: Case Complete letter from NVC

EMBASSY:

2/10/2016: Interview scheduled for March 15th 2016 :dancing:

Medical exam scheduled on March 14th 2016

2/10/2016: Interview Letter Received (P4)

2/16/2016: CEAC shows CASE IN TRANSIT

2/18/2016: CEAC shows READY

3/14/2016: medical exam passed

3/15/2016: interview - APPROVED! Status ISSUED - Your visa has been printed.

3/17/2016: call from Pony Express - visa is delivered to my town

POE:

4/19/2016: Moscow - New York - Atlanta

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dwheels76   5,468

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Great news today! I just got off the phone with NVC and she confirmed that they've scheduled my wife's interview at the Montreal embassy for March 16! Hopefully that means that all the Canada cases will start to move---hope everyone gets their interview dates soon!!

fyi--I went back after that phone call and checked the CEAC status page and it still says 'At NVC'. I'll keep checking to see when it switches to 'In Transit' just to have more info for people tracking the timelines of such things here on the boards.

Congratulations. Woke up to this thread going off with good news. I have updated you. :goofy:

Case Complete to Interview spreadsheet

From now on your VJ Member name will be verified. If the name you put on form to be added to spreadsheet comes up not found, you will not be added to the spreadsheet. If you don't have a timeline you will not be added to the spreadsheet.

Please Please put your VJ member name only. Not nicknames or real names whatever your VJ name is. It's below your profile picture!!

 

Come join the current Interview thread: 

DQ-to-Interview-2023-all-countries

Case Complete to Interview Spreadsheet
Case Complete to Interview Form

 

 

 

ROC I-751
5/21/2018: Filed i751 ROC
6/12/2018: NOA1 Date
3/5/2019: Biometrics Appt
12/28/2019: 18 month Extension has expired
1/9/2020: InfoPass Appt to get stamp in Passport
2/27/2020: Combo Interview (ROC and Citizenship)
3/31/2020: submitted service request for being pass normal processing time
4/7/2020: Card being produced
4/8/2020: Approved
4/10/2020: Card mailed
4/15/2020: 10 year green card received
 
 
N-400
5/21/2019: Filed Online
5/21/2019: NOA1 Date
6/13/2019: Biometrics Appt
2/27/2020: Citizenship Interview
4/7/2020: In queue for Oath Ceremony to be scheduled
6/19/2020: Notice Oath Ceremony scheduled
7/8/2020: Oath Ceremony (Houston)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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dwheels76   5,468

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Although I have been real quiet as of late..I am monitoring. That is comforting news to my ears. BTW, the 15th is a holiday (not sure if they will be working).

*FYI, Frank is the Immigration whisperer (hahaha) and DWheels is the best!

awwww you are soooo kind. Thank you for the shout out. Okay I have a million post to respond to. hehe :luv:

Case Complete to Interview spreadsheet

From now on your VJ Member name will be verified. If the name you put on form to be added to spreadsheet comes up not found, you will not be added to the spreadsheet. If you don't have a timeline you will not be added to the spreadsheet.

Please Please put your VJ member name only. Not nicknames or real names whatever your VJ name is. It's below your profile picture!!

 

Come join the current Interview thread: 

DQ-to-Interview-2023-all-countries

Case Complete to Interview Spreadsheet
Case Complete to Interview Form

 

 

 

ROC I-751
5/21/2018: Filed i751 ROC
6/12/2018: NOA1 Date
3/5/2019: Biometrics Appt
12/28/2019: 18 month Extension has expired
1/9/2020: InfoPass Appt to get stamp in Passport
2/27/2020: Combo Interview (ROC and Citizenship)
3/31/2020: submitted service request for being pass normal processing time
4/7/2020: Card being produced
4/8/2020: Approved
4/10/2020: Card mailed
4/15/2020: 10 year green card received
 
 
N-400
5/21/2019: Filed Online
5/21/2019: NOA1 Date
6/13/2019: Biometrics Appt
2/27/2020: Citizenship Interview
4/7/2020: In queue for Oath Ceremony to be scheduled
6/19/2020: Notice Oath Ceremony scheduled
7/8/2020: Oath Ceremony (Houston)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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