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14 minutes ago, applerose said:

Welcome to the club. I was transferred from Nebraska to Potomac 2/15 and up till now i havent heard anything from USCIS. Its so frustrating.

It is beyond frustrating. I was very happy when we were moved to Potomac I figured in less than a month we would be approved. 

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7 minutes ago, MOMO_SLZ said:

It is beyond frustrating. I was very happy when we were moved to Potomac I figured in less than a month we would be approved. 

The day i was transferred my husband called an they told him approval would be within 60 days 

  • USCIS
  • 05/23/16      Married:                    
  • Chicago      Lock-box:                   
  • 09/16/16      Sent on ---               
  • 09/19/16      Received ---   
  • 09/20/16      NOA1 notice           
  • 09/26/16      NOA1 hardcopy 
  • Sent to :      Nebraska Service Center
  • Transferred to: Potomac Service Center  02/15/17
  • 07/20/17       NOA2  
  • 07/24/17       NOA2  hardcopy 
  • NVC
  • 07/27/17       Case sent to NVC
  • 07/31/17       Case received at NVC
  • 08/03/17       Received welcome e-mail with case and invoice number
  • 08/04/17       AOS invoiced 
  • 08/04/17       Completed DS-261
  • 08/04/17       AOS paid
  • 08/11/17       Name updated to married name
  • 08/11/17       iV Invoiced
  • 08/28/17       IV fes paid
  • 09/02/17      Completed DS-260 & Received confirmation from NVC
  • 09/18/17      Sent AOS and IV package
  • 09/22/17       NVC received package 
  • 11/07/17       Case Complete
  • 11/08/17       Checklist
  • 11/15/17       Case in queue for interview date
  • 11/29/17       Call and date was given for interview
  • 12/04/17       Received confirmation for medical appointment
  • KNG CONSULATE 
  • 12/11/17       Documents en-route to Kingston consulate
  • 12/12/17       Case status shows ready for interview
  • 01/02/18       Medical
  • 01/16/18       Interview APPROVED :jest: :D
  • 01/19/18      Visa package ready to be picked up at DHL   :rolleyes:
  • 02/02/18      P.O.E Fort Lauderdale
  • 02/02/18      Jacksonville Airport
  •  
  • 3 KIDS IMMIGRATION BEGINS
  • 05/0/18      Sent on ---               
  • 05/07/18    Received ---   
  • 05/11/18    NOA1 notice           
  • 05/18/18    NOA1 hardcopy 
  • Sent to :       POTOMAC
  • 10/30/18     RFE for my 6 yr old (request evidence for his 2 marriage certificates 😡, at what age he been married twice, my husband submitted his with application which is where uscis got mixed up)
  •  11/08/18    Evidence sent
  • 11/27/18     Status changed back to "Case was received"
  • 12/17/18     Requested expedite via phone (tier 1 said we can do this based on USCIS mistake an my sons illness)
  • 01/09/19    Approval
  • 01/14/19.   USCIS tier 1 told us the kids were approved an notice was mailed
  • 01/16/19.   Hard copy NOA2
  • 01/22/19.   Updated on website "sent to NVC"
  • 01/29/19.   NVC received kids case from USCIS
  • 03/12/19.   Received welcome letter with case and invoice number
  • 03/17/19.   Paid AOS
  • 03/18/19.   Paid IV Fees
  • 03/25/19.   Son (6) approved for expedite for medical reasons but not my other kids.
  • 03/26/19.    NVC said we should email NVC expedite an tell them we need all three done at the same time as it's a financial burden to make two trips to Jamaica for interview. Which we did now the wait begins. Son case already sent to Jamaica embassy 
  • 04/01/19.   Daughters approved for expedite and sent to Jamaica (embassy) 👌
  • 04/05/19.   Received interview date for May 10, 8am. Registered their interview and emailed Andrews Hospital to schedule their appointments.
  • 04/26/19.    Medical appointment date 8am.
  • 05/10/19.    Interview 8am approved.  🎉🎊..
  • 05/11/19.    Status changed to AP
  • 05/13/19.    Status changed to ISSUED
  • 05/15/19.    2 youngest kids passport picked up by their dad
  • 05/16/19.     Eldest child passport picked up by her dad
  • 07/19/19.     P.O.E Atlanta 

 

 

  • ROC
  • Texas.        Lock-Box
  • 11/23/19.    Sent I-751 / biometric fee
  • 11/26/19.    Received 
  • Sent to       Texas Service Center (SRC) 
  • 12/03/19.    Received text
  • 12/07/19.    Received 18 months extension letter
  • 12/12/19.    Case updated to case transferred to another service center now I’m awaiting letter
  • 12//19.     Received notice of transfer
  • Transferred to  National Benefits Center 
  • 01/31/20.     Biometrics Jacksonville  (had to reschedule)
  • 02/19/20.      New biometrics date in Jacksonville 
  • 04/08/20       Status changed to Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview
  • 03/22/21.     Status updated with interview date 4/20/21
  • 04/20/21.     I-751 interview at 7:45am Charleston SC Approved for 10yr GC.
  •  
  • N-400 Citizenship 
  • 03/12/21.     Applied online for citizenship wait period 6 months (September 2021) National Benefits Center 
  • 03/21/21.    Received letter of acceptance 
  • 10/28/21.     Case updated to interview scheduled
  • 10/29/21.      Status updated to case needs attention 
  • 10/29/21.      Interview at 1:15pn 12/01/21 Charleston SC
  • 11/01/21      interview descheduled
  • 11/02/21       interview rescheduled to 12/03/21 @8:45am Charleston
  • 12/03/21      I drove 3 hours for my interview only to be told my file wasn't there and I'd have to be rescheduled for another interview. they weren't sure if it would be possible before the holiday. He even said he wasn't sure why they didn't do both interviews that very day when i did removal of conditions interview.  
  • 01/07/22.     Interview rescheduled for 02/14/22 @1:30pm Charleston SC.
  • 02/14/22.      Passed my interview. Now await oath ceremony.
  • 11/02/22.      Letter mailed with oath ceremony date and time 
  • 11/08/22.      Received letter oath ceremony scheduled for 11/15/22 @9am Charleston 
  • 11/15/22.      Oath Ceremony in Charleston (finally a citizen of the USA 🇺🇸) 🥳🍾
     

     

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Updated the spreadsheet with everyone's dates.

 

I got transferred to Texas also and still waiting :(  PD was 9/26.

NVC Process Guide for UK:  NVC Process (timelines, numbers, documents, steps)  

_______________________________________________________________________________________

TIMELINE (CR1 Spouse Visa)
USCIS Phase (Married in England September 3, 2016!)
Spoiler
  • 09-22-2016:  I-130 Mailed to Chicago Lockbox (USPS Priority)
  • 09-25-2016:  USPS Priority delivery confirmation
  • 09-26-2016:  Priority date assigned (USC Spouse)
  • 09-28-2016:  I-797C NOA1 Email/Text received, check cashed; case sent to Nebraska Service Center
  • 10-03-2016:  I-797C NOA1 Hardcopy received
  • 02-15-2017:  Case transferred to Texas Service Center
  • 03-16-2017:  NOA2 Approval Date
  • 03-22-2017:  USCIS sent case to NVC, Case Status changed to "We sent your case to the Department of State for visa processing"
  • 03-23-2017:  NOA2 Harcdopy received

NVC Phase

Spoiler
  • 03-30-2017:  Case Received By NVC
  • 04-04-2017:  Case # and IIN Assigned (called NVC to confirm)
  • 04-05-2017:  DS-261 unlocked & completed, called NVC and reviewed over the phone (IV fee will unlock after a week)
  • 04-06-2017:  Received NVC Welcome Letter via Email, AOS Fee unlocked & paid online
  • 04-07-2017:  Called NVC again and rep stated DS 261 was not actually reviewed.  Re-reviewed DS-261
  • 04-11-2017:  Welcome Letter email received, IV Fee unlocked & paid online
  • 04-13-2017:  DS-260 unlocked
  • 04-14-2017:  DS-260 submitted
  • 04-30-2017:  Affidavit of Support/Documents sent via Fedex Priority Overnight (sent Sunday, to be delivered Tuesday)
  • 05-02-2017:  Affidavit of Support/Documents delivered to NVC
  • 05-04-2017:  Document Scan Date
  • 06-28-2017:  Checklist for Court Records (even though beneficiary has never been to court); escalated to Supervisor who requested case files
  • 07-03-2017:  CASE COMPLETE!!!  Called NVC on July 5 and representative confirmed status
  • 07-11-2017:  Case Complete email confirmation received
  • 07-13-2017:  NVC rep confirmed Interview Date assigned
  • 07-14-2017:  Email confirmation of Interview
  • 07-20-2017:  11 Week (77 day) expected Case Complete from Scan Date (5/4/2017)
  • 07-21-2017:  Appointment with General Practitioner to get all required shots and medical history
  • 08-01-2017,   1:10PM:  Immigration medical with Knighstbridge Doctors in London
  • 08-11-2017:  Medical files received by Consulate
  • 08-16-2017, 12:30PM:  Interview in London!!
  • 08-17-2017:  Visa status changed to Administrative Processing, then several hours later to "Issued"
  • 08-22-2017:  Passport with Visa delivered (paid for home delivery); paid immigration fee and added case to MyUSCIS for alerts
  • 11-18-2017:  Point of Entry at JFK in NYC!!! 
 
TIMELINE (I-751 Removal of Conditions for Spouse)
USCIS Phase 
Spoiler
  • 10-08-2019:  I-751 Mailed to Dallas USCIS PO Box (USPS Flat Rate Box)
  • 10-11-2019:  USPS delivery confirmation
  • 10-16-2019:  Text received confirming receipt number; case found in MyUSCIS system several hours later
  • 10-17-2019:  Check cashed by USCIS
  • 10-21-2019:  I-797 NOA received (Notice Date: 10/16) of acceptance
  • 11-01-2019:  I-797C NOA received (Notice Date: 10/25) for Biometrics appointment
  • 11-12-2019:  Biometrics completed
  • 11-13-2019:  Case status changed to “Fingerprint Review Was Completed”
  • 12-24-2019:  Case status changed to “Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken”
  • 05-27-2020:  Case status changed to “Case is Ready to be Scheduled for An Interview”
  • 04-22-2021:  Infopass appointment scheduled and extension stamp provided
  • 07-12-2021:  Inquiry submitted to USCIS for case beyond normal processing times (reply expected by 8/3)
  • 03-09-2022:  Received email response to inquiry from 7/12/22 restating status with no updates provided
  • 09-16-2022:  Inquiry submitted to USCIS for case beyond normal processing times
  • 10-17-2022:  Requested assistance from local Congressman
  • 11-28-2022:  Congressman's office received USCIS statement that "application has been identified as a potential interview waiver application"
  • 03-27-2023:  USCIS Requested additional evidence "as it has been several years since you've submitted this petition" 
  • 05-13-2023:  Sent RFE response via USPS certified Priority mail
  • 05-17-2023:  USCIS received RFE packet
  • 05-19-2023:  USCIS case status updated to “New Card is Being Produced" 
  • 05-22-2023:  USCIS case status updated to “Case Was Approved" 
  • 05-24-2023:  USCIS case status updated to reflect new Green Card was mailed
  • 05-25-2023:  USCIS case status updated to “Card Was Delivered To Me By The Post Office" 

 

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The long wait is our friend, I guess. :unsure:

 

My wife called USCIS last week and they confirmed to her that the case is in Texas and not lost. She tried to get more information on executive order since I'm Yemeni national. They didn't comment, but said that we can check back within a month for the progress on the petition. Sounds reasonable time frame given the current dates in Texas service center. However, it's beyond 180 days already.

 

Planning to travel for a visit. I had an interview in the US embassy today for a new B1/B2 as the one I have is expired. The interview was very normal. No mention of the petition even though I mentioned it when I filed the DS-160. My visa got approved but I got an advice not to travel when the travel ban is in effect to prevent being band from entry or having my visa revoked. We'll have to wait and see.

 

Prayers for all.

 

11-27-2015: Married in Norman, OK.


USCIS

Spoiler

 

09-02-2016: I-130 Mailed to Phoenix lockbox

09-06-2016: USPS Delivery Confirmation

09-09-2016: NOA1 Email. Case sent to NSC - PD 09-06-2016

09-13-2016: NOA1 Received in mail.

03-21-2017: NOA2 Approval

04-04-2017: Case sent to NVC

 

 

 

NVC

Spoiler

 

04-10-2017: NVC case number assigned
04-14-2017: Welcome email received (checklist included)
04-14-2017: DS-261 completed online
04-14-2017: AOS bill paid
04-18-2017: DS-261 Approved (Email received 04-19-2017)
04-19-2017: IV Fee Invoiced, IV Fee Paid
04-20-2017: Completed DS-260
04-20-2017: IV package cover page received by email
08-01-2017: AOS & IV package sent to NVC
08-03-2017: Package delivered to NVC
08-07-2017: Package scan date
09-27-2017: Case Complete
09-28-2017: Interview scheduled (Nov 9, 2017)
09-30-2017: Received interview letter (P4) by email

 

 

 

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1 hour ago, MOMO_SLZ said:

It's not lol this wait is just driving me crazy. I already suffer from Anxiety, depression, and PTSD and the wait and just not knowing whats going on makes it worse.

Sorry, you're right! I didn't mean to tease you or anything; just trying to keep a good attitude. It's really hard to be so uncertain about the future, but I'm sure we'll all start getting news soon. Good luck! :)

Married: June 3, 2016

I-130 sent to Chicago: September 1, 2016

NOA 1: Case received September 7, 2016

NOA 1 email received: September 12, 2016

Application sent to Nebraska Service Center

Case Approved: March 24, 2017

NOA 2 e-mail received March 25, 2017

NOA 2:

Sent to Department of State: March 27, 2017

NVC:

Case received by NVC: April 4, 2017

NVC case number assigned, Welcome e-mail received, DS-261 Completed Online: April 5, 2017

AOS bill paid

DS-261 reviewed over the phone

IV Fee Invoiced, IV Fee Paid

Completed DS-260

Sent AOS and IV package (via electronic processing)

Checklist received, documents sent back to NVC (via electronic processing)

Case Complete

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My PD is 8 September and still nothing from Nebraska. My wife contacted her senators office in Texas last week. We're hopeful they can help. It's getting beyond ridiculous and so frustrating. Especially since in January Nebraska moved only 7 days but every other SC moved about a month 

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1 minute ago, Frustrated74 said:

My PD is 8 September and still nothing from Nebraska. My wife contacted her senators office in Texas last week. We're hopeful they can help. It's getting beyond ridiculous and so frustrating. Especially since in January Nebraska moved only 7 days but every other SC moved about a month 

Good Luck please post here if you hear anything fron congressman please

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MOMO_SLZ   3

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22 minutes ago, kackandnico said:

Sorry, you're right! I didn't mean to tease you or anything; just trying to keep a good attitude. It's really hard to be so uncertain about the future, but I'm sure we'll all start getting news soon. Good luck! :)

I didn't take it as Tease don't worry ? Lol.  Let's cross our fingers that we start  seeing some approvals soon. I feel like in September when we filed I would check other forums all I would see was "got approved today" and now it's rare to see a approval... 

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She received a letter in the post to authorize the release of details so fingers crossed that helps. We've both called USCIC and they won't say anything except what date they're up to on the website. You can't submit an inquiry either since it's not outside normal processing time. What is normal processing time??

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12 minutes ago, Awai5 said:

Good Luck please post here if you hear anything fron congressman please

She received a letter in the post to authorize the release of details so fingers crossed that helps. We've both called USCIC and they won't say anything except what date they're up to on the website. You can't submit an inquiry either since it's not outside normal processing time. What is normal processing time??

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1 minute ago, Frustrated74 said:

She received a letter in the post to authorize the release of details so fingers crossed that helps. We've both called USCIC and they won't say anything except what date they're up to on the website. You can't submit an inquiry either since it's not outside normal processing time. What is normal processing time??

Authorize letter? Authorisation for what? Can you explain a bit and this letter was from congressman or USCIS?

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13 minutes ago, Awai5 said:

Authorize letter? Authorisation for what? Can you explain a bit and this letter was from congressman or USCIS?

I'm pretty sure it was the congress office. I don't think they can do anything for you unless you authorise to release your information to them. My wife works for the state government so we're hoping that helped for them to answer. Not sure if it will do anything but I guess it's better than nothing. 

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6 minutes ago, Frustrated74 said:

I'm pretty sure it was the congress office. I don't think they can do anything for you unless you authorise to release your information to them. My wife works for the state government so we're hoping that helped for them to answer. Not sure if it will do anything but I guess it's better than nothing. 

Dont worry you'll get reply within a week because USCIS have to respond to congressman with 48 hours 

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