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Frankjavir   55

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Is there a way to track your Visa once it is issued? It gives what appears to be a tracking link... however it is broken...

Is it a DHL number?

In Colombia I was able to track it with DHL.

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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Just got out of our interview and i got approved!!!! Gonna write a lengthy review later.

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Another question regarding additional evidentary evidence to show ongoing relationship...with whatsapp, I know that you can have chat logs emailed to you but I believe that someone stated that they took snap shots of conversations to save on the number of pages to print...how was that accomplished so that the date stamp is displayed. I've attempted this several times and can't seem to figure it out.

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Another question regarding additional evidentary evidence to show ongoing relationship...with whatsapp, I know that you can have chat logs emailed to you but I believe that someone stated that they took snap shots of conversations to save on the number of pages to print...how was that accomplished so that the date stamp is displayed. I've attempted this several times and can't seem to figure it out.

We don't use whatsapp, but Skype and AIM. I just opened all our logged chats on those messengers in the actual messenger themselves on my laptop and scrolled thru... Took a screenshot every month or so... not same dates, just random... on Skype the date shows on each day and the time on each message... Aim literally shows the date at the top of the open messenger for whatever date it is showing the message from. I don't know a thing about whatsapp as I don't have anyone who uses it on any of my gaming sites nor did we use it for J and I to communicate.

USCIS-Nebraska Service Center

2015-06-17 - I-130 sent

2015-06-29 - I-130 received, NOA1

2015-12-03 - I-130 approved!, NOA2

2015-12-15 - Sent to NVC

NVC

2015-12-22 - NVC Received

2016-01-04 - NVC case number and IIN assigned

2016-01-05 - Received DS-261 / AOS Bill

2016-01-05 - Submitted DS-261

2016-01-07 - Paid AOS Fee

2016-01-13 - AOS shows paid

2016-01-14 - IV fee unlocked

2016-01-14 - Paid IV Fee

2016-01-20 - DS-260 unlocked

2016-01-27 - DS-260 sent

2016-01-27 - AOS/IV package sent EP!

2016-01-27 - Automatic email confirmed that AOS/IV package has been received by the NVC

2016-02-08 - Checklist for native birth certificate needing translation

2016-02-10 - Resubmitted birth certificate with translation via EP

2016-02-10 - Automatic email confirmed that checklist item has been received by the NVC

2016-02-16 - Third N/A! Called and confirmed we have CC!!!

2016-02-26 - Interview date received via call to NVC

2016-02-27 - Interview email received (on a Saturday)

Montreal Consulate

2016-02-29 - Montreal Consulate Packet Recieved by email.

2016-02-29 - NVC website shows case now in Montreal

2016-03-30 - Medical completed

2016-04-05 - Interview APPROVED!!!!!!!!!

2016-04-06 - CEAC website shows Visa ISSUED!!!

2016-04-11 - Got passeport with visa back in mail

2016-04-12 - Date of US entry through through Thousand/Wellesley Island

2016-04-14 - Arrived at destination, husband and wife finally reunited

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Frankjavir   55

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DISREGARD....duh, figured it out...

Hey girl, I know you are sharp, do not let the anxiety take over your mind. :goofy::goofy:

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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Hey girl, I know you are sharp, do not let the anxiety take over your mind. :goofy::goofy:

It did momentarily...it's a combination of anxiety and restlessness.afraid that I might forget something. I promise I will get it together and if I never have to print one more thing and kill another tree it will be perfectly alright with me. Ugh!!!

Thanks for the motivational kick back to saneness...

I NEED A DRINK! All in favor say..."I"

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It did momentarily...it's a combination of anxiety and restlessness.afraid that I might forget something. I promise I will get it together and if I never have to print one more thing and kill another tree it will be perfectly alright with me. Ugh!!!

Thanks for the motivational kick back to saneness...

I NEED A DRINK! All in favor say..."I"

You owe me a bottle, I invite you finish it when you give it to me.

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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You owe me a bottle, I invite you finish it when you give it to me.

Deal...and I know! Once I finish this, check and recheck myself and place it in the mail...we are going to have a bunch of drinks!

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My wife's interview is on May 5th and I have prepared all of the tax documentation for 2015. I also called the NVC and was told that an updated I-864 is NOT necessary to bring to the interview. Only the most recent tax transcript would be adequate. However, some members on this forum seem to suggest that an updated I-864 is necessary. That's why I'm a bit confused now. I submitted an I-864 for 2012-2014 tax years to the NVC. Is it necessary to complete a new I-864 for tax years 2013-2015?

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Hi Edissa508,

I haven't had my interview yet but I emailed the Whatsapp conversation to myself and printed it out that way, so in black and white. Reason being is because it was pretty long and since there was an option to email and print it out that way I figured it would be more convenient. Looking back now I'm wondering if I should have done screenshots like I did with my Hangout Video calls (no option to email those), especially because I don't want the authenticity of the conversation to come into question and because the screenshot appearance looks better, but I've already submitted them as proof during the NVC stage and sent off a copy to my husband so I've decided to leave things as is. But maybe what you can do is print out the whole conversation in the text format, and probably do a few random screenshots just for validation sake...? Just a suggestion, but maybe others have better advice to share.

Great suggestion. I think printing both the black and white as well as screenshot copies of whatsapp conversations should verify it's authenticity.

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Another question regarding additional evidentary evidence to show ongoing relationship...with whatsapp, I know that you can have chat logs emailed to you but I believe that someone stated that they took snap shots of conversations to save on the number of pages to print...how was that accomplished so that the date stamp is displayed. I've attempted this several times and can't seem to figure it out.

Saw this post late but I read that you figured it out. I see the nerves have hit you too my friend. I been busy printing and organizing our evidence in date order as well as labeling. As you would always give me advise. If you realize it is getting overwhelming just take a breather and have a drink and relax and get rest and start again with a fresh pair of eyes and what I also tend to do is look at some who have their check list and compare it to mine in case I forgot to add anything else. For example I completely forgot that I needed to print a copy of the DS260 confirmation page. Read an earlier post and saw it and I could slap myself for forgetting. That's why it's good that we are organizing well in advance and not last minute.

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Tommal   28

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Hi friends

All are printing chat history when getting ready to interview.

I would like to ask from members who just had their interviews.

Did CO had a look at your chat history?

Did they look at your album?

ROC Process:

Submitted I-751: August 4, 2018

Received by California ofis : August 6, 2018

NOA1 date : August 29, 2018

Biometrics date : March 29, 2019

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Hello! i got CC on Apr 4, called NVC to confirm it and they said they are going to send my papers to us embassy manila.. but until now the status of my case in ceac site still says "at NVC". is this normal?

NOTHING WORTH HAVING EVER COMES EASY. 

 

Spoiler

My husband's N-400 Application

July 7, 2015 - Mailed N-400

July 16, 2015 - Money order cashed

July 21, 2015 – NOA

Aug 13, 2015 - Biometrics Appointment

Aug 17, 2015 - In line for interview

Oct 5, 2015 - Interview letter received

Nov 9, 2015 - Interview date

Nov 25, 2015 - Oath Taking My husband is now a US citizen!

 

OUR I-130 JOURNEY:

Dec 7, 2015 - I-130 petition sent to Phoenix, AZ

Dec 9, 2015 - Petition delivered

Dec 11, 2015 - NOA1 notice date

Dec 18, 2015 - NOA1 hardcopy (Nebraska Service Center)

Jan 21, 2016 - NOA2 received via email [41 days from NOA1]

Jan 29, 2016 - NOA2 hardcopy received & online status changed to "Case was sent to the Dept. of State"

Feb 16, 2016 - Case number and IIN assigned

 

Removal of Conditions (I-751):

May 11, 2018 - Filed I-751

Jun 8, 2018 - NOA Date

Jun 12, 2018 - Check cashed

Jun 14, 2018 - NOA received in the mail

 

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Congratulations!!!!

Yay! Congratulations!!

Thank you flyawayfree! And congrats to all who got their case completed!!

For my canadian folks....when do you think I should start calling to find out my interview date? Based on the spreadsheet it looks like the average is about one week.

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