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2 minutes ago, raiser said:

Who do I contact if I US citizen is living abroad?

Use your last address postcode or any of your close relative or your friend's address and look for theor local congressman and then email them or call them and explain your situation if they won't guide you or gelp you them go for the Mayor directly over the internet that all you can do while you are abroad. These are suggestions only.

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Can someone tell me how you're adding info to your timeline. I've just found this forum and it looks really good. Invoices there are estimates on the timeline of when your application will be processed but can't figure out how to get that. Thanks 

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3 hours ago, MOMO_SLZ said:

I torture myself by looking up horror stories lol  I also watch youtube videos of people that got denied during interviews and then I have anxiety attacks over it :( 

@MOMO_SLZ please don't do this to yourself!! I know the wait is horrible but you will get through! I know it :D They are just slow slow slow.

 

 

2 hours ago, JessieABC said:

Updated the spreadsheet with everyone's dates.

 

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

@JessieABC Thank you for keeping the list alive!! Good luck at Texas... they are moving! Saw transfers with early Sept PD reporting approvals recently on here.

 

24 minutes ago, Awai5 said:

Use your last address postcode or any of your close relative or your friend's address and look for theor local congressman and then email them or call them and explain your situation if they won't guide you or gelp you them go for the Mayor directly over the internet that all you can do while you are abroad. These are suggestions only.

@Awai5this is good advice -- I will also add that you (or anyone waiting) also has the option of going through the DHS Ombudsman. I think the congress route is somewhat faster, but I'm not 100% sure.

Here is the link: https://www.dhs.gov/case-assistance

7-26-2016: Married in Washington, DC! 

USCIS Stage

9-15-2016: I-130 Mailed to Chicago lockbox

9-17-2016: USPS delivery confirmation to Chicago lockbox

9-21-2016: NOA1 Email and text received. Case sent to Texas Service Center, priority date 9-19-2016

10-13-2016: NOA2 approval  (10-17-2016: NOA2 Hardcopy received)

10-27-2016: Case sent to NVC

NVC Stage

11-03-2016: Case received by NVC

11-14-2016: NVC case number assigned

11-16-2016: Welcome email received, DS-261 completed online

11-17-2016: AOS bill paid

11-18-2016: DS-261 reviewed over the phone

11-20-2016: IV Fee Invoiced, IV Fee Paid

12-26-2016: Completed DS-260

01-18-2017: Sent AOS and IV package (via electronic processing)

01-27-2017: Checklist received, documents sent back to NVC (via electronic processing)

02-03-2017: Case Complete 

03-08-2017: Interview and APPROVED!

04-21-2017: POE Philadelphia 

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6 minutes ago, Frustrated74 said:

Can someone tell me how you're adding info to your timeline. I've just found this forum and it looks really good. Invoices there are estimates on the timeline of when your application will be processed but can't figure out how to get that. Thanks 

the top right hand corner where your user name frustrated74 is click on it and scroll to my timeline, then select the option view/add.. this is where u put in the info

  • 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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9 minutes ago, Frustrated74 said:

Can someone tell me how you're adding info to your timeline. I've just found this forum and it looks really good. Invoices there are estimates on the timeline of when your application will be processed but can't figure out how to get that. Thanks 

@Frustrated74 Welcome to the forum. September 2016 is the best group, but I'm partial :)

 

Click on the small triangle next to your VJ name (top right hand corner of your VJ page)

Pick "My Timeline" from the drop down menu

Once you are on your timeline page -- click on "Edit Add my Entry" its in green -- upper left part of the screen, in a box.

That should let you edit your timeline with various dates from different stages and you can indicated your service center. Then you will get a personalized VJ estimate for adjudication.

 

Good luck!

7-26-2016: Married in Washington, DC! 

USCIS Stage

9-15-2016: I-130 Mailed to Chicago lockbox

9-17-2016: USPS delivery confirmation to Chicago lockbox

9-21-2016: NOA1 Email and text received. Case sent to Texas Service Center, priority date 9-19-2016

10-13-2016: NOA2 approval  (10-17-2016: NOA2 Hardcopy received)

10-27-2016: Case sent to NVC

NVC Stage

11-03-2016: Case received by NVC

11-14-2016: NVC case number assigned

11-16-2016: Welcome email received, DS-261 completed online

11-17-2016: AOS bill paid

11-18-2016: DS-261 reviewed over the phone

11-20-2016: IV Fee Invoiced, IV Fee Paid

12-26-2016: Completed DS-260

01-18-2017: Sent AOS and IV package (via electronic processing)

01-27-2017: Checklist received, documents sent back to NVC (via electronic processing)

02-03-2017: Case Complete 

03-08-2017: Interview and APPROVED!

04-21-2017: POE Philadelphia 

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18 minutes ago, misshepburn said:

@Frustrated74 Welcome to the forum. September 2016 is the best group, but I'm partial :)

 

Click on the small triangle next to your VJ name (top right hand corner of your VJ page)

Pick "My Timeline" from the drop down menu

Once you are on your timeline page -- click on "Edit Add my Entry" its in green -- upper left part of the screen, in a box.

That should let you edit your timeline with various dates from different stages and you can indicated your service center. Then you will get a personalized VJ estimate for adjudication.

 

Good luck!

Thanks. I don't think I can do it on my phone so will have to wait till I get back to my computer. Good to know I'm not the only one annoying that my petition is languishing at the Nebraska SC!!

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Just got APPROVED!!!!!!!!! :jest: I didn't even update on the USCIS app or the website I just checked my mail and I saw the letter... I haven't even checked my mail box in a few days maybe all the feelings I was getting was because the letter was in my mailbox this whole time!!!

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2 minutes ago, MOMO_SLZ said:

Just got APPROVED!!!!!!!!! :jest: I didn't even update on the USCIS app or the website I just checked my mail and I saw the letter... I haven't even checked my mail box in a few days maybe all the feelings I was getting was because the letter was in my mailbox this whole time!!!

Congratulations. What was your PD and SC?

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8 minutes ago, Awai5 said:

Congratulations once again.

 

11 minutes ago, MOMO_SLZ said:

PD 9/16 Transfred to Potomac 2/7 

Congrats.  Surely there must be hope for us at Nebraska;)

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Question: Has anybody had this happen to them...

 

I got a letter telling me that my case was transferred from Nebraska to Texas.  I am out of range since my PD was Sept. 1st.  I called USCIS today and they told me that it is showing that my case was transferred to Texas but it is still saying that it is in Nebraska.  When I called she said she needed to send me to a Supervisor, but they were to busy to do so at that time so I need to call back in the morning.  Is there anything else I can do on top of calling back.  To me it sounds like my case has been missed placed.  

 

I cannot take this anymore and do not understand. 

 

 I have also e-mailed my congress person and got no response.  

:(

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8 minutes ago, krysten.danis said:

Question: Has anybody had this happen to them...

 

I got a letter telling me that my case was transferred from Nebraska to Texas.  I am out of range since my PD was Sept. 1st.  I called USCIS today and they told me that it is showing that my case was transferred to Texas but it is still saying that it is in Nebraska.  When I called she said she needed to send me to a Supervisor, but they were to busy to do so at that time so I need to call back in the morning.  Is there anything else I can do on top of calling back.  To me it sounds like my case has been missed placed.  

 

I cannot take this anymore and do not understand. 

 

 I have also e-mailed my congress person and got no response.  

:(

Bottom line, we should be scared of Nebraska they are still behind and it sounds like they have major problems!!! Ugh

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1 minute ago, Bendite said:

Bottom line, we should be scared of Nebraska they are still behind and it sounds like they have major problems!!! Ugh

The problem is that mine is not supposed to be there anymore.  It is supposed to be in Texas, but it seems it is missed placed.  

 

This is where my problem is.  

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7 minutes ago, krysten.danis said:

The problem is that mine is not supposed to be there anymore.  It is supposed to be in Texas, but it seems it is missed placed.  

 

This is where my problem is.  

Frustrating! all we can do is wait....

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