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Stay positive and be patient. It always slows down at the end of the year. Hopefully we start getting approvals from YSC soon. ✌✌

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04/21/20: IR-5 Submitted Online 

04/21/20: NOA1 Issued online

04/27/20: NOA1 Received via postal mail from Texas Service Center

04/27/20: Touched

04/28/20: Case Transferred to California Service Center

05/14/20: Touched 

05/15/20: Touched 

07/01/20: Touched

07/06/20: Touched 

07/06/20: RFE Issued (not available online)

07/16/20: RFE Received in Mail

07/20/20: DNA Done in USA

08/09/20: RFE Partial Response Submitted Online

08/26/20: RFE Partial Response Submitted via mail

09/01/20: Touched

10/28/21: DNA test results Received by USCIS

11/12/21: NOA2

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Ok September filers! Since September is drawing to a close, and most of us have received our NOA1’s – I thought I’d create a short guide to get folks thinking about what they’ll need to prep for the n

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I can understand both sides and where they are coming from, but I do think the newbies should read up a little bit before  start their introduction by posting negative comments expressing their frustr

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Hey guys -- some info for those who have been transferred --    I like to float around on here and check out the other threads for various I-130 months...to see if I can answer questions and

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Hi everyone,

I know it is a bit late but I hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving. I was abroad visiting my spouse! I was originally notified that my case was sent to NSC but called today and spoke to a tier 2 supervisor who indicated that my cases was transferred to Vermont service center, most likely because of how back logged NSC is. She also informed me that priority is given to USC which I am and I was already aware of this information. For anyone still waiting on their NOA2, it might be a good idea to call and check to see if your case was transferred because mine was and I never received a notification. I only obtained this information because I called USCIS. I have been checking the wait times for NSC when I should have been following Vermont. I hope this helps!

USCIS Phase 

 

09/20/2016: I-130 sent to USCIS
09/21/2016: NOA1, I-130 received at USCIS Nebraska Service Center
03/24/2017: NOA2, I-130 approved 

03/28/2017: Notification received on App (I130 Approved)

03/29/2017: (NOA2) Notification received via snail mail

04/04/17: Approved I-130 sent to NVC

 

NVC Phase

 

04/11/17: Case received by NVC

04/12/17: Case # & IIN assigned 

04/12/17: DS-261 completed and reviewed over phone

04/13/17: AOS fee unlocked and paid online after receiving NVC welcome letter via email

04/15/17: IV fee unlocked & paid online

???: DS-260 submitted

???: AOS & supporting documents submitted 

 

 

 

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Hi everyone,

I know it is a bit late but I hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving. I was abroad visiting my spouse! I was originally notified that my case was sent to NSC but called today and spoke to a tier 2 supervisor who indicated that my cases was transferred to Vermont service center, most likely because of how back logged NSC is. She also informed me that priority is given to USC which I am and I was already aware of this information. For anyone still waiting on their NOA2, it might be a good idea to call and check to see if your case was transferred because mine was and I never received a notification. I only obtained this information because I called USCIS. I have been checking the wait times for NSC when I should have been following Vermont. I hope this helps!

I called and mine wasn't transferred from Potomac. Guy on the phone wasn't very friendly either.

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I called and mine wasn't transferred from Potomac. Guy on the phone wasn't very friendly either.

I'm assuming that you will get notified if your case got transferred like Trinbago got notified that their case was transferred.

04/21/20: IR-5 Submitted Online 

04/21/20: NOA1 Issued online

04/27/20: NOA1 Received via postal mail from Texas Service Center

04/27/20: Touched

04/28/20: Case Transferred to California Service Center

05/14/20: Touched 

05/15/20: Touched 

07/01/20: Touched

07/06/20: Touched 

07/06/20: RFE Issued (not available online)

07/16/20: RFE Received in Mail

07/20/20: DNA Done in USA

08/09/20: RFE Partial Response Submitted Online

08/26/20: RFE Partial Response Submitted via mail

09/01/20: Touched

10/28/21: DNA test results Received by USCIS

11/12/21: NOA2

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:thumbs: I hope it does get quicker. It's been almost nearing to three months.

Stay positive... I'm in the same boat. Hopefully we should start getting approvals soon.... :)

I-130 for " Chicago Lock-box "

 

 

 

Applying for my 2 children...

 

Sent I-130 to Chicago Lock-box

Sent on --- 08/29/2016

Received --- 08/31/2016

NOA 1 : 09/01/2016

Sent to : Potomac Service Center

NOA 2 : 01/03/2017

 

NVC:

 

Sent AOS & IV Packets:02/01/2017
Scan Date: 02/10/2017
Case Complete: 04/24/2017
Interview Date: **/**/****
Visa Approved: **/**/****
Visa In Hand: **/**/****

 

 

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~"Our willingness to wait reveals the value we place on what we are waiting for..."~

~Charles Stanley~

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Hi everyone,

I know it is a bit late but I hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving. I was abroad visiting my spouse! I was originally notified that my case was sent to NSC but called today and spoke to a tier 2 supervisor who indicated that my cases was transferred to Vermont service center, most likely because of how back logged NSC is. She also informed me that priority is given to USC which I am and I was already aware of this information. For anyone still waiting on their NOA2, it might be a good idea to call and check to see if your case was transferred because mine was and I never received a notification. I only obtained this information because I called USCIS. I have been checking the wait times for NSC when I should have been following Vermont. I hope this helps!

Thanks for sharing Trinbago ... You will think that filling the " G "notification form would cut off all this surprises + alert you of any activity when application is scanned ... i guess not... :idea:

Would be calling them tomorrow....

I-130 for " Chicago Lock-box "

 

 

 

Applying for my 2 children...

 

Sent I-130 to Chicago Lock-box

Sent on --- 08/29/2016

Received --- 08/31/2016

NOA 1 : 09/01/2016

Sent to : Potomac Service Center

NOA 2 : 01/03/2017

 

NVC:

 

Sent AOS & IV Packets:02/01/2017
Scan Date: 02/10/2017
Case Complete: 04/24/2017
Interview Date: **/**/****
Visa Approved: **/**/****
Visa In Hand: **/**/****

 

 

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~"Our willingness to wait reveals the value we place on what we are waiting for..."~

~Charles Stanley~

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Am I correct in assuming that this is NOA2? And we will now just wait to receive the hard copy?

"On November 18, 2016, we approved your Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, Receipt Number xxxxxxxxxxxxx. We will mail your approval notice. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address."

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Yes, you're application has been approved. You should receive the NOA2 hard copy in 1-2 weeks.

Sigh, sometimes I wish my spouse was from the Phiilippines.

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Am I correct in assuming that this is NOA2? And we will now just wait to receive the hard copy?

"On November 18, 2016, we approved your Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, Receipt Number xxxxxxxxxxxxx. We will mail your approval notice. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address."

Congratulations... Yes, you have been approved... Hard copy should be delivered in the mail shortly. :dancing:

Yes, you're application has been approved. You should receive the NOA2 hard copy in 1-2 weeks.

Sigh, sometimes I wish my spouse was from the Phiilippines.

lol... We would all get that approval soon " agripa ".... Very soon. I understand how frustrating this can be... Hang in there :)

I-130 for " Chicago Lock-box "

 

 

 

Applying for my 2 children...

 

Sent I-130 to Chicago Lock-box

Sent on --- 08/29/2016

Received --- 08/31/2016

NOA 1 : 09/01/2016

Sent to : Potomac Service Center

NOA 2 : 01/03/2017

 

NVC:

 

Sent AOS & IV Packets:02/01/2017
Scan Date: 02/10/2017
Case Complete: 04/24/2017
Interview Date: **/**/****
Visa Approved: **/**/****
Visa In Hand: **/**/****

 

 

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~"Our willingness to wait reveals the value we place on what we are waiting for..."~

~Charles Stanley~

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Hello Everyone! Happy Belated Thanksgiving!

Just got an update today and we were approved! Guess we just wait for the NOA-2 in the mail. I'm pretty surprised actually since technically it only took 4 business days to decide on an RFE.

09/24 - Sent out I-130 to Phoenix, AZ

09/26 - Received at Phoenix (somewhere in between, the I-797 was mailed and marked back to sender due to post office error)

10/24 - Finally got the I-797 NOA-1 resent to me - forwarded my case to NSC

11/04 - Status changed to RFE

11/12 - Got the RFE letter in the mail (certified copy of marriage certificate)

11/18 - Mailed in RFE response

11/21 - RFE received at USCIS

11/21 - RFE status changed to response review

11/29 - Case approved at USCIS

12/03 - Received NOA-2 in the mail

12/09 - Case sent to NVC

12/15 - Case received by NVC

12/20 - NVC case number and IIN assigned

12/21 - DS-261 submitted online & gave email addresses

12/22 - Had NVC review DS-261 over the phone, paid AOS fee

12/24 - Paid IV fee

12/28 - Submitted DS-260

12/29 - Submitted packet to NVC via FedEx

01/03 - Packet delivered to NVC

01/04 - NVC scan date

03/02 - NVC Supervisor Review

03/16 - Case Complete at NVC

03/30 - Interview date confirmed over phone (and P4 email?)

03/30 - P4 letter received via email

05/02 - Interview at Manila Embassy

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Hello Everyone! Happy Belated Thanksgiving!

Just got an update today and we were approved! Guess we just wait for the NOA-2 in the mail. I'm pretty surprised actually since technically it only took 4 business days to decide on an RFE.

Congrats zaiddiaz!! :dancing:

Am I correct in assuming that this is NOA2? And we will now just wait to receive the hard copy?

"On November 18, 2016, we approved your Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, Receipt Number xxxxxxxxxxxxx. We will mail your approval notice. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address."

oceanjam - correct! Congratulations! :)

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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Am I correct in assuming that this is NOA2? And we will now just wait to receive the hard copy?

"On November 18, 2016, we approved your Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, Receipt Number xxxxxxxxxxxxx. We will mail your approval notice. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address."

Congratulations on approval. You have been APPROVED.

Hello Everyone! Happy Belated Thanksgiving!

Just got an update today and we were approved! Guess we just wait for the NOA-2 in the mail. I'm pretty surprised actually since technically it only took 4 business days to decide on an RFE.

Congratulations. Yes, that's super fast for you. :)

04/21/20: IR-5 Submitted Online 

04/21/20: NOA1 Issued online

04/27/20: NOA1 Received via postal mail from Texas Service Center

04/27/20: Touched

04/28/20: Case Transferred to California Service Center

05/14/20: Touched 

05/15/20: Touched 

07/01/20: Touched

07/06/20: Touched 

07/06/20: RFE Issued (not available online)

07/16/20: RFE Received in Mail

07/20/20: DNA Done in USA

08/09/20: RFE Partial Response Submitted Online

08/26/20: RFE Partial Response Submitted via mail

09/01/20: Touched

10/28/21: DNA test results Received by USCIS

11/12/21: NOA2

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