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mine is there since Aug 12 ..!!! I called them today and they told me that everything is ok they will send it soon.

I also asked them "why are you holding my case is more than a week now I've seen cases sent the day after assigned a case number" and she told me not all the cases are the same you have to wait until we send it to Embassy

She also said that I will receive an email stating that my case in in transit. Im just mad because my case moved faster thru USCIS and also they sent it to NVC faster and now they keep it there doing nothing.

Well, at least you know your case is ok now. My guess is NVC people, who is assigned to do this specific region/countries might wait until the cases have reached to a certain number and then transmit all together.

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Georgia16
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A work permit is called an EAD. You can apply for an EAD as soon as you enter BUT it will only be good until the 90 days from your arrival and since it takes 60-90 days to get the card it is pointless

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Just gunna post my flow chart here so those of you waiting on NOA2 can kinda guesstimate your own timeframe. I129 sent April 27 Received April 29 (I received text and email) Hardcopy NOA1 arrived M

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That dose not apply to k1 visas but to spousal visas your interview will be booked via your embassy not NVC.

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So we got our packet 3 email.

Wish i can be happy but it sucks coz they sent our case to a wrong embassy!!!! So annoying. :cry::cry:

We immediately called NVC and inform it. But they told us to call the embassy in Abu Dhabi UAE as they cant do anything about it ( true ? ). Its hard to catch Abu Dhabi USEM on phone so we just emailed them. We also replied the Riyahd USEM where are case sent. I dont know how fast they'l rectify our case. It's just stupid NVC didnt checked the address properly before sending cases.

Is there anyone who experienced the same?

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May 9,2016: = sent i-129f to USCIS

May 13,2016 : = uscis app NOA1

May 17,2016: = NOA1 rcvd and dated same date

June 16, 2016: = Updated petitioner Date of Birth ( USCIS mispelled it )

August 3,2016: = NOA2. I checked our case to app and its APRROVED!!!! yehey "Thanks LORD" :dancing: :dancing: :dancing:

August 9,2016: = NOA2 hardcopy received Dated August 3,2016 :dancing: :dancing: :dancing:
August 16, 2016: = NVC RECEIVED OUR CASE :)
Aug 18, 2016: = Case # INV #
CASE STATUS: = "IN TRANSIT" praying to be ready so soon!! (L)
Aug 21, 2016: = Case Status " READY " thank you LORD. :idea:
Aug 22, 2016: = Received Packet 3. But found out our case mistakenly sent to wrong US Embassy. :cry:
Aug 28,2016: = CASE IN TRANSFER PROCESSING :idea:
Sept 1, 2016: = CASE Received by Abu Dhabi USEM status "READY" ...YESSS :)
Sept 7:29: = case status date change still "READY"
October 20,2016: = RECEIVED PACKET 3!! YAY..THANK YOU LORD
October 27,2016: = Interview. Guide me O' Lord and approved our petition. Thank you. :) APPROVED!!!!!!!!!
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Hello everyone!

Just updating: after getting NOA2 at the end of July and our NVC case number about 10 days ago, we are still waiting to hear from the consulate in Rio. The status at the CEAC website says "ready" and states that our case is at the consulate since last tuesday, but my fiancee e-mailed them and they replied saying that it's still not there, even though the CEAC tracker say it is. Very frustrating, I mean... almost one week to send us an automatic e-mail with instructions to schedule the interview, how hard can it be?

Anyway, we are glad things are moving fast, we really can't wait to be with each other and this time to never say goodbye again.

Best of luck to everyone!

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can my fiance drive in michigan with an international drivers license?

Hello, I also live in Michigan and I called the sos. They told me yes but it has to be translated (whatever that means) but in Michigan they can apply for a drivers license once they get here. All they need is the proof of the visa and 2 proofs of residency. Hope that helps.

I-129F sent- June 15

Lockbox received- June 16

Noa1- June 20

RFE- August 23

NOA2- September 1

NVC received- September 13

Case #- September 13

interview- October 31

POE- November 13

Married- November 23

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Hello, I also live in Michigan and I called the sos. They told me yes but it has to be translated (whatever that means) but in Michigan they can apply for a drivers license once they get here. All they need is the proof of the visa and 2 proofs of residency. Hope that helps.

wow good to know you live in michigan as well. Well if thats the case then why spend more money for international drivers license when he can get a michigan DL as soon as he arrives.

Hello, I also live in Michigan and I called the sos. They told me yes but it has to be translated (whatever that means) but in Michigan they can apply for a drivers license once they get here. All they need is the proof of the visa and 2 proofs of residency. Hope that helps.

What do you mean 2 proofs of residency?

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wow good to know you live in michigan as well. Well if thats the case then why spend more money for international drivers license when he can get a michigan DL as soon as he arrives.

Yes, true. So don't spend the money, I know different states have different laws. So I wanted to make sure we were ok with him driving. It would be a little boring if we are at work all day and them stuck at home with no car hahaha.

wow good to know you live in michigan as well. Well if thats the case then why spend more money for international drivers license when he can get a michigan DL as soon as he arrives.

What do you mean 2 proofs of residency?

They need proof of address, like a cell phone bank account or utility bill in his name so he can prove his address.

I-129F sent- June 15

Lockbox received- June 16

Noa1- June 20

RFE- August 23

NOA2- September 1

NVC received- September 13

Case #- September 13

interview- October 31

POE- November 13

Married- November 23

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Hello may filers,

I am a June filer and just got noticed that I got an RFE. Can anyone tell me how long the hard copy got to you and how long after did your case get approved. Also can I send the response back express mail? Thank you.

I-129F sent- June 15

Lockbox received- June 16

Noa1- June 20

RFE- August 23

NOA2- September 1

NVC received- September 13

Case #- September 13

interview- October 31

POE- November 13

Married- November 23

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Wow, so case was approved on August 4th and still NVC hasn't received my case yet, WTH

Took 16 days for them to get mine, you're at 19 days, so not too far off the norm I think.

I Hope you get it soon!

K1 Visa

5-04-16 – Mailed I-129F

5-12-16 - NOA 1

7-18-16 - NOA 2

7-25-16 - Hard copy of NOA 2

8-03-16 - NVC case number assigned

8-09-16 – Consulate received

8-24-16 – Interview date @ USEM - Approved!

9-16-16 - CFO completed in Cebu

9-22-16 - P.O.E. Boston, MA

10-08-16 - Wedding!

AOS

10-29-16 - Submitted AOS with EAD/AP applications

11-02-16 - AOS package delivered to USCIS Chicago lockbox

11-16-16 - NOA1 Text message with receipt numbers

11-21-16 - Received NOA1 Hard Copies
12-05-16 - Biometrics

02-14-17 - Received EAD/AP Combo card

04-24-17 - Received notification of AOS approval w/o interview

04-27-17 - Received hard copy of AOS approval

05-03-17 - Received Green card

ROC

04-08-19 - Submitted ROC Form I-751 

04-26-19 - Received I-797 NOA Hard copy

05-17-19 - Received I-797C NOA Biometrics Appt.

12-17-20. Interview: approved

12-26-20 Received Green card

 

N400 citizenship 

 

09-29-20 Submitted N400 form

10-07-20 Received NOA

12-28-20 Interview: approved 

 

 

 

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My fiancé just had interview and her visa was approved !!!

K1 Visa

5-04-16 – Mailed I-129F

5-12-16 - NOA 1

7-18-16 - NOA 2

7-25-16 - Hard copy of NOA 2

8-03-16 - NVC case number assigned

8-09-16 – Consulate received

8-24-16 – Interview date @ USEM - Approved!

9-16-16 - CFO completed in Cebu

9-22-16 - P.O.E. Boston, MA

10-08-16 - Wedding!

AOS

10-29-16 - Submitted AOS with EAD/AP applications

11-02-16 - AOS package delivered to USCIS Chicago lockbox

11-16-16 - NOA1 Text message with receipt numbers

11-21-16 - Received NOA1 Hard Copies
12-05-16 - Biometrics

02-14-17 - Received EAD/AP Combo card

04-24-17 - Received notification of AOS approval w/o interview

04-27-17 - Received hard copy of AOS approval

05-03-17 - Received Green card

ROC

04-08-19 - Submitted ROC Form I-751 

04-26-19 - Received I-797 NOA Hard copy

05-17-19 - Received I-797C NOA Biometrics Appt.

12-17-20. Interview: approved

12-26-20 Received Green card

 

N400 citizenship 

 

09-29-20 Submitted N400 form

10-07-20 Received NOA

12-28-20 Interview: approved 

 

 

 

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My fiancé just had interview and her visa was approved !!!

Congrats !!!!

K-1 Visa:

 

05/12/2016 -- I-129F mailed to Lewisville, TX
05/19/2016 -- NOA1 email and text, case routed to California Center (WAC) ==== NOA1 Date 05/18/2016
07/20/2016 -- NOA2 email from USCIS case Status and USCIS App ===== Case approved in 63 Days
08/03/2016 -- NVC Case # and Invoice ID Assigned
08/15/2016 -- Packet 3 Received (email)

09/19/2016 -- Finally the embassy open interview date after long wait ... 35 Days (interview scheduled for Oct 10)

10/05/2016 -- Medical done. but no sealed envelope given.

10/10/2016 -- Interview day 1 ( pay the fee, deliver paperwork, finger printed ... and told to comeback tomorrow to be interviewed by a CO )

10/11/2016 -- Interview day 2 ( AP with g221 for missing medical )

10/19/2016 -- VISA ISSUED

10/23/2016 -- VISA in hand 

AOS:

Spoiler

12/22/2016 -- POE

12/30/2016 -- Marriage

01/14/2017 -- AOS mailed to Chicago, IL

01/25/2017 -- 3 NOA1 emails and texts (I-485 / I-765 / I-131), case routed to MSC

02/06/2017 -- Biometrics Appointment Notice Received in mail, Appointment Feb 13, 2017

04/20/2017 -- EAD (only) Approval text & email notification (day 96 since case filled, 93 since received, 86 since NOA1)

04/28/2017 -- EAD /AP combo card in hand

09/01/2017 -- AOS Approval text & email notification (day 230 since case filled, 227 since received, 220 since NOA1) Approved in 7.5 Month, Interview waived

09/09/2017 -- Green card in hand

ROC:

Spoiler

06/08/2019 -- ROC mailed to Dallas, TX

06/13/2019 -- NOA text , case routed to EAC

07/06/2019 -- BIO Apt Received for July 17. Notice date 06/28/2019

07/17/2019 -- Biometrics Done

05/19/2020 -- ROC Approval text & email notification (11 Months since NOA1)

05/27/2020 -- Card Received

N400:

Spoiler

05/18/2023 -- Online file 

05/18/2023 -- Case in Active Review, Biometrics Waived (notice of Reuse)

07/19/2023 --  Notice for Interview Schedule on August 26, 2023

08/26/2023 --  Interview approved, oath ceremony scheduled on August 29, 2023

08/29/2023 --  Oath Ceremony completed .... US citizen !!

 

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