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fitleo
fitleo

gooood luck!!!!1 I am still collecting all the documents and awaiting others to file by the end of this month

AstroCanada
AstroCanada

Wow, 63 days. That is fast! Congrats. Seems the TSC is working miracles at times. Seems they've completely caught up with the backlog. The USCIS website shows normal 5 month processing times.

The Burts
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Whoop whoop yeah!!!! :joy: Our IR-1 & IR-2 petitions got approved June 15th, Texas Service Center just 63 days of stressing and dying from waiting. I nearly pass out this morning when I found a

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Brazil2USA2016   7

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WE JUST GOT APPROVED :dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing: NOA2 JUNE 20TH

SHUT UP! That's Awesome!!!! I have same PD Date, so here's to hoping!!

04/19/16 PD - NOA1 (Potomac Service Center)

07/13/16 Transferred to National Benefits Center to "speed up" processing

08/06/16 Transferred to Local Field Office (Philadelphia) for Marriage Interview

10/04/16 - Congressional Inquiry

01/05/17 - Ombudsman says will receive Interview letter within 30 Days!

02/01/17 - Marriage Interview

02/02/17 - I-130 Approved!!!  :D

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corrycorina   6

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WE JUST GOT APPROVED :dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing: NOA2 JUNE 20TH

Congrats!

4/15/2016 : Mailed I-130

4/21/2016 : Received text and email from USCIS assigned Receipt Number [Day 1 I-130]

4/25/2016 : Received NOA I-797C Priority Date : April 18, 2016 [Day 5 I-130]

5/6/2016 : Visit Doctor for TB Test, X-Ray, Blood Works & Fill in I-693

5/9/2016 : Visit Doctor again to check result, X-Ray & Blood work all passed but reacted to TB Skin Test (Doctor said it is normal as many ppl had BCG before...not sure why.) :huh2:

5/10/2016 : Doctor sent form to TB Clinic for TB Clearance :clock::clock::clock:

5/18/2016 : Still no words from Doctor, decided to send I-485 to Chicago Lockbox first

5/19/2016 : I-485 package picked up and sent [Day 29 I-130]

5/24/2016 : I-485 package delivered and received by USCIS [Day 34 I-130] [Day 1 I-485]

5/27/2016 : Received 3 texts and emails from USCIS assigned MSC Receipt Number [Day 37 I-130] [Day 4 I-485]

5/31/2016 : Received 3 x NOA I-797C for I-485, I-131, I-765 Priority Date : April 18, 2016 [Day 41 I-130] [Day 8 I-485]

6/15/2016 : I-130 was approved! :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: [Day 57 I-130] [Day 23 I-485]

6/18/2016 : Received biometric appointment letter [Day 60 I-130] [Day 26 I-485]

6/20/2016 : Received NOA2 for I-130 Approval Letter, case was sent to NVC. [Day 62 I-130] [Day 27 I-485]

6/21/2016 : Sent email to NVC and request transfer of the visa petition to National Benefit Center. [Day 63 I-130] [Day 29 I-485]

6/23/2016 : Biometric Walk in Successful at Tukwila Office WA [Day 65 I-130] [Day 31 I-485]

6/23/2016 : Email sent to NVC request transfer of I-130 to NBC. Response from NVC, still haven't received my I-130 file. Wait 8 weeks.

6/24/2016 : I-130 visa petition was sent to the Department of State. [Day 66 I-130] [Day 31 I-485]

6/30/2016 : Original Biometric appointment [Day 72 I-130] [Day 37 I-485]

7/11/2016 : Called NVC. Approved I-130 received by NVC on July 6. [Day 83 i-130] [Day 48 I-485]

7/14/2016 : Case is Ready to be Scheduled for Interview :content: :content: :content: :content: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: [Day 86 i-130] [Day 51 I-485]

7/21/2016 : NVC sent Case Number by email, Email sent to NVC request a transfer of approved petition to MSC for interview. [Day 93 I-130] [Day 60 I-485]

8/8/2016 : Submitted Service Request online [Day 78 I-485]

8/11/2016 : EAD Card is being produced. [Day 81 I-485]

8/12/2016 : EAD & AP approved. [Day 82 I-485]

8/15/2016 : Status changed to Card Was Mailed to Me. [Day 85 I-485]

8/18/2016 : EAD & AP Combo Card Received. [Day 88]

11/3/2016 : Interview Date scheduled on Dec 2, 2016

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fitleo   15

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Hiiiii guys

Very happy for you

I can't believe I started this thread not to long ago and so many approvals.

I ended up filing June 1st and we were assigned to Nebraska

Send us all your good fibes

Congrats again!

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Mamabrown3   17

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SHUT UP! That's Awesome!!!! I have same PD Date, so here's to hoping!!

I know I couldn't help, but to write in all CAPS!!!!!

Yours has to be coming any minute then.... YAY....

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Mamabrown3   17

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Hiiiii guys

Very happy for you

I can't believe I started this thread not to long ago and so many approvals.

I ended up filing June 1st and we were assigned to Nebraska

Send us all your good fibes

Congrats again!

Fitleo

Very exciting news....

Congrats!

Thank you, CorryCorina.

:dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing:

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I notice that Texas Service Center is really working on cases. Many of us approved within 3 months!

4/15/2016 : Mailed I-130

4/21/2016 : Received text and email from USCIS assigned Receipt Number [Day 1 I-130]

4/25/2016 : Received NOA I-797C Priority Date : April 18, 2016 [Day 5 I-130]

5/6/2016 : Visit Doctor for TB Test, X-Ray, Blood Works & Fill in I-693

5/9/2016 : Visit Doctor again to check result, X-Ray & Blood work all passed but reacted to TB Skin Test (Doctor said it is normal as many ppl had BCG before...not sure why.) :huh2:

5/10/2016 : Doctor sent form to TB Clinic for TB Clearance :clock::clock::clock:

5/18/2016 : Still no words from Doctor, decided to send I-485 to Chicago Lockbox first

5/19/2016 : I-485 package picked up and sent [Day 29 I-130]

5/24/2016 : I-485 package delivered and received by USCIS [Day 34 I-130] [Day 1 I-485]

5/27/2016 : Received 3 texts and emails from USCIS assigned MSC Receipt Number [Day 37 I-130] [Day 4 I-485]

5/31/2016 : Received 3 x NOA I-797C for I-485, I-131, I-765 Priority Date : April 18, 2016 [Day 41 I-130] [Day 8 I-485]

6/15/2016 : I-130 was approved! :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: [Day 57 I-130] [Day 23 I-485]

6/18/2016 : Received biometric appointment letter [Day 60 I-130] [Day 26 I-485]

6/20/2016 : Received NOA2 for I-130 Approval Letter, case was sent to NVC. [Day 62 I-130] [Day 27 I-485]

6/21/2016 : Sent email to NVC and request transfer of the visa petition to National Benefit Center. [Day 63 I-130] [Day 29 I-485]

6/23/2016 : Biometric Walk in Successful at Tukwila Office WA [Day 65 I-130] [Day 31 I-485]

6/23/2016 : Email sent to NVC request transfer of I-130 to NBC. Response from NVC, still haven't received my I-130 file. Wait 8 weeks.

6/24/2016 : I-130 visa petition was sent to the Department of State. [Day 66 I-130] [Day 31 I-485]

6/30/2016 : Original Biometric appointment [Day 72 I-130] [Day 37 I-485]

7/11/2016 : Called NVC. Approved I-130 received by NVC on July 6. [Day 83 i-130] [Day 48 I-485]

7/14/2016 : Case is Ready to be Scheduled for Interview :content: :content: :content: :content: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: [Day 86 i-130] [Day 51 I-485]

7/21/2016 : NVC sent Case Number by email, Email sent to NVC request a transfer of approved petition to MSC for interview. [Day 93 I-130] [Day 60 I-485]

8/8/2016 : Submitted Service Request online [Day 78 I-485]

8/11/2016 : EAD Card is being produced. [Day 81 I-485]

8/12/2016 : EAD & AP approved. [Day 82 I-485]

8/15/2016 : Status changed to Card Was Mailed to Me. [Day 85 I-485]

8/18/2016 : EAD & AP Combo Card Received. [Day 88]

11/3/2016 : Interview Date scheduled on Dec 2, 2016

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I notice that Texas Service Center is really working on cases. Many of us approved within 3 months!

It's very true. I was approved in 68 days from my submitted date. (Praise Dance In Full Effect) Praise God!!!!

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It's very true. I was approved in 68 days from my submitted date. (Praise Dance In Full Effect) Praise God!!!!

Exactly!! :dancing::dancing::dancing:

4/15/2016 : Mailed I-130

4/21/2016 : Received text and email from USCIS assigned Receipt Number [Day 1 I-130]

4/25/2016 : Received NOA I-797C Priority Date : April 18, 2016 [Day 5 I-130]

5/6/2016 : Visit Doctor for TB Test, X-Ray, Blood Works & Fill in I-693

5/9/2016 : Visit Doctor again to check result, X-Ray & Blood work all passed but reacted to TB Skin Test (Doctor said it is normal as many ppl had BCG before...not sure why.) :huh2:

5/10/2016 : Doctor sent form to TB Clinic for TB Clearance :clock::clock::clock:

5/18/2016 : Still no words from Doctor, decided to send I-485 to Chicago Lockbox first

5/19/2016 : I-485 package picked up and sent [Day 29 I-130]

5/24/2016 : I-485 package delivered and received by USCIS [Day 34 I-130] [Day 1 I-485]

5/27/2016 : Received 3 texts and emails from USCIS assigned MSC Receipt Number [Day 37 I-130] [Day 4 I-485]

5/31/2016 : Received 3 x NOA I-797C for I-485, I-131, I-765 Priority Date : April 18, 2016 [Day 41 I-130] [Day 8 I-485]

6/15/2016 : I-130 was approved! :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: [Day 57 I-130] [Day 23 I-485]

6/18/2016 : Received biometric appointment letter [Day 60 I-130] [Day 26 I-485]

6/20/2016 : Received NOA2 for I-130 Approval Letter, case was sent to NVC. [Day 62 I-130] [Day 27 I-485]

6/21/2016 : Sent email to NVC and request transfer of the visa petition to National Benefit Center. [Day 63 I-130] [Day 29 I-485]

6/23/2016 : Biometric Walk in Successful at Tukwila Office WA [Day 65 I-130] [Day 31 I-485]

6/23/2016 : Email sent to NVC request transfer of I-130 to NBC. Response from NVC, still haven't received my I-130 file. Wait 8 weeks.

6/24/2016 : I-130 visa petition was sent to the Department of State. [Day 66 I-130] [Day 31 I-485]

6/30/2016 : Original Biometric appointment [Day 72 I-130] [Day 37 I-485]

7/11/2016 : Called NVC. Approved I-130 received by NVC on July 6. [Day 83 i-130] [Day 48 I-485]

7/14/2016 : Case is Ready to be Scheduled for Interview :content: :content: :content: :content: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: [Day 86 i-130] [Day 51 I-485]

7/21/2016 : NVC sent Case Number by email, Email sent to NVC request a transfer of approved petition to MSC for interview. [Day 93 I-130] [Day 60 I-485]

8/8/2016 : Submitted Service Request online [Day 78 I-485]

8/11/2016 : EAD Card is being produced. [Day 81 I-485]

8/12/2016 : EAD & AP approved. [Day 82 I-485]

8/15/2016 : Status changed to Card Was Mailed to Me. [Day 85 I-485]

8/18/2016 : EAD & AP Combo Card Received. [Day 88]

11/3/2016 : Interview Date scheduled on Dec 2, 2016

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Hi Monika,

I think that is a wonderful idea... I'm still sitting here waiting on my NOA2 and I was accepted on the 13th of April. God give me the strength to keep moving forward.

Your timeline gives me hope.

I just read that you got approved too :dancing: :joy: . Congratulations Mamabrown3 on your NOA2!!!! I am so happy for you guys.

Thank you for your compliment but we give each other hope here. I am glad we got this forum to keep us going and guide us as well, just like one big family.

IR-1 & IR-2 Timeline - TSC USCIS

02/14/2014 - Got Married

04/06/2016 - File I-130 x 2

04/13/2016 - NOA1s

06/15/2016 - NOA2s

06/23/2016 - Petitions send to NVC (63 days)

NVC

06/30/2016 - NVC received petitions (confirmed via telephone)

07/13/2016 - Another call to NVC and they said we must allow 2 weeks for them to put our case on the

07/15/2016 - DS-261 received and submitted

07/15/2016 - Case #, IIN, AOS assigned and paid (for daughter)

07/16/2016 - AOS Paid

07/18/2016 - Case #, IIN, AOS assigned (mom)

07/27/2016 - IV Fee Invoiced & Paid x 2

07/29/2016 - DS - 260 Unlocked x 2

07/31/2016 - DS - 260 Submitted online x 2

08/01/2016 - Mail the AOS & IV Packages to NVC x 2

08/04/2016 - AOS & IV Packages received by NVC

08/04/2016 - Scan Date

08/05/2016 - Hubby (agent) received an email from NVC that they got our packages - WAIT 30 DAYS

08/30/2016 - Case Complete (IR-2) :dancing:

08/30/2016 - RFE (IR-1) for Outdated version of I-864 :crying: :crying: :crying:

09/02/2016 - 2nd Scan Date

10/17/2016 - 2nd Case Complete (IR-1)

10/18/2016 - Case left NVC (+-118 days)

Embassy Johannesburg

10/21/2016 - Case received at Embassy

11/07-10th/2016 - Medical x 2

11/12/2016 - Medical extended 3 days more due to sputum & smear (6-8 weeks to get results :cry:) x 1

12/08/2016 - Interview Date x 2

12/08/2016 - Interview Results (APPROVED!!!)

01/26/2017 - Medical results received at Embassy (10 weeks 4 days)

01/27/2017 - Visa Issued

01/31/2017 - Visa On Hand

USA

02/22/2017 - POE (LAX)

00/00/0000 - GC

00/00/0000 - SSC

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I just read that you got approved too :dancing: :joy: . Congratulations Mamabrown3 on your NOA2!!!! I am so happy for you guys.

Thank you for your compliment but we give each other hope here. I am glad we got this forum to keep us going and guide us as well, just like one big family.

Good Morning & Happy Monday Everyone:

How was everyone's weekend?

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Wow!! Congrats!!

WE JUST GOT APPROVED :dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing: NOA2 JUNE 20TH

Currently on H1B in New York City. Filed for AOS in Apr 2016.
02/05/2016 : Civil ceremony at New York city hall
04/02/2016 : Mailed in the AOS package (130, 485, 131, 765)
04/14/2016 : Chicago office cashed the checks
04/20/2016 : Receipts received by mail
05/09/2016 : Biometric appointment
07/01/2016 : EAD/AP approved
07/09/2016 : EAD/AP combo card received
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Im still in depression that my EAD/AP is still not here and I have a job offer waiting for me... :(

Good Morning & Happy Monday Everyone:

How was everyone's weekend?

Currently on H1B in New York City. Filed for AOS in Apr 2016.
02/05/2016 : Civil ceremony at New York city hall
04/02/2016 : Mailed in the AOS package (130, 485, 131, 765)
04/14/2016 : Chicago office cashed the checks
04/20/2016 : Receipts received by mail
05/09/2016 : Biometric appointment
07/01/2016 : EAD/AP approved
07/09/2016 : EAD/AP combo card received
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