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After more than 7 months of painful waiting (Nebraska SC and then transferred to Texas) and feeling hopeless I got the NOA2 in the mail today!! No update online just like most of you guys. The notice is dated 4/27. Thank God. 

 

Those still waiting, take heart! I know the feeling of frustration and hopelessness all too well.

 

By the way, the notice says to wait 30 days before contacting the NVC however I know a lot of you started calling pretty soon after you got the NOA2, right? 

 

Service Center :Texas Service Center

Transferred? No

Consulate :Ethiopia

Marriage (if applicable):2016-07-21

I-130 Sent :2018-01-29

I-130 NOA1 :2018-02-26

I-130 Approved :2018-08-30

NVC Received :2018-09-28

Send AOS Package :2018-11-19

Send IV Package :2018-11-19

Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : 2019-01-09

Case Completed at NVC :2018-12-28

Interview Date : 2019-02-25

 

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4 minutes ago, rahill said:

After more than 7 months of painful waiting (Nebraska SC and then transferred to Texas) and feeling hopeless I got the NOA2 in the mail today!! No update online just like most of you guys. The notice is dated 4/27. Thank God. 

 

Those still waiting, take heart! I know the feeling of frustration and hopelessness all too well.

 

By the way, the notice says to wait 30 days before contacting the NVC however I know a lot of you started calling pretty soon after you got the NOA2, right? 

 

Congrats!!  Now you can join the rest of us in the May Nvc thread :)

 

Call nvc first and see if they have a case number. They usually have a case number and iin number 2 weeks after noa2 date and one week after the file is sent off to nvc by uscis. Uscis usually takes a week after your noa2 date before they actually send off your case to the nvc.

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

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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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3 minutes ago, rahill said:

After more than 7 months of painful waiting (Nebraska SC and then transferred to Texas) and feeling hopeless I got the NOA2 in the mail today!! No update online just like most of you guys. The notice is dated 4/27. Thank God. 

 

Those still waiting, take heart! I know the feeling of frustration and hopelessness all too well.

 

By the way, the notice says to wait 30 days before contacting the NVC however I know a lot of you started calling pretty soon after you got the NOA2, right? 

 

Once your petition says transferred on the website, that's when you can start calling. It takes about 1-2 weeks after you get your NOA2 before the NVC gets your petition.

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17 hours ago, nyokie said:

Hi

For those of you who have sent their RFE to Potomac, have you heard anything as yet? pd September 16,2016.

my RFE received April 14,2017

I know it should take about 30-60days wait but am just asking.

I sent RFE to Potomac, was received Feb 27, 2016.  Still no update.

 

PD is 9/27/2016

 

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On 4/30/2017 at 9:47 PM, nyokie said:

You are not alone....my pd is 9/26 and still waiting 

 

 

my last updat was April 15,2027

Im still also waiting. My pd is 9/27 and no update yet:mellow:

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2 hours ago, Teresa662000 said:

I sent RFE to Potomac, was received Feb 27, 2016.  Still no update.

 

PD is 9/27/2016

 

 

2 hours ago, Teresa662000 said:

Im still also waiting. My pd is 9/27 and no update yet:mellow:

Omg no way they received your February 27 and still no update that is crazy.

 

No way should hear something this week or the anything me this month.

 

 

when last you had an update?

 

 

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16 hours ago, rahill said:

After more than 7 months of painful waiting (Nebraska SC and then transferred to Texas) and feeling hopeless I got the NOA2 in the mail today!! No update online just like most of you guys. The notice is dated 4/27. Thank God. 

 

Those still waiting, take heart! I know the feeling of frustration and hopelessness all too well.

 

By the way, the notice says to wait 30 days before contacting the NVC however I know a lot of you started calling pretty soon after you got the NOA2, right? 

 

For me the NOA2 date was 3/27, I received it in the mail 4/1. On 4/12 I got an email notice that it had been sent to the NVC and according to their website they sent it on 4/10.  I called the NVC on 4/18 and they said they received it on the 17th but no case number yet.  Then on the 20th I called and they gave me the case number and invoice number.  I have a lawyer (that doesn't seem to do much) so I didn't have to select an agent.  I made the payments on the 22nd and late evening on the 25th the AOS and DS-260 unlocked and we finally got them filled out and submitted.

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18 hours ago, rahill said:

After more than 7 months of painful waiting (Nebraska SC and then transferred to Texas) and feeling hopeless I got the NOA2 in the mail today!! No update online just like most of you guys. The notice is dated 4/27. Thank God. 

 

Those still waiting, take heart! I know the feeling of frustration and hopelessness all too well.

 

By the way, the notice says to wait 30 days before contacting the NVC however I know a lot of you started calling pretty soon after you got the NOA2, right? 

 

Congratulations that is a long process. You are so over this ####### lol now it's time for the next step.... can't wait to join you all

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3 hours ago, Teresa662000 said:

Im still also waiting. My pd is 9/27 and no update yet:mellow:

Did you called them? Because you passed 60 days call instead they forget you. You need to be calling every day or 2 days.

 

 

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2 hours ago, nyokie said:

 

Omg no way they received your February 27 and still no update that is crazy.

 

No way should hear something this week or the anything me this month.

 

 

when last you had an update?

Update online is still Feb 27, RFE received. We filed an inquiry online last April 22 and they said we have to wait for two months from the time they received the RFE...which is April 27. Hoping to hear from them this week. Crossing my fingers

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2 minutes ago, Teresa662000 said:

Update online is still Feb 27, RFE received. We filed an inquiry online last April 22 and they said we have to wait for two months from the time they received the RFE...which is April 27. Hoping to hear from them this week. Crossing my fingers

if you don't hear from them May 27 then filed an inquiry online again.

 

 

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8 minutes ago, nyokie said:

if you don't hear from them May 27 then filed an inquiry online again.

Should file inquiry April 27. because they received Feb 27 (60 days). We will call them today. Thanks

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4 minutes ago, Teresa662000 said:

Should file inquiry April 27. because they received Feb 27 (60 days). We will call them today. Thanks

YESS do that that right it will mark 60 days

 

matter of fact you need to do that today because we already in May.

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On 4/28/2017 at 6:19 PM, Iffat Nizu said:

AOS and IV package delivered to NVC on 04/27

NVC scaned on 04/28.

 

Now preparing for long wait :( i hate waiting :D

WE HAVE ALMOST THE SAME TIMELINE! ALSO DOING PARENT VISA HOPEFULLY WILL HEAR SOMETHING MID JUNE.

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