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Filed: IR-2 Country: Philippines
Timeline
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@JFH

They were quite efficient actually told me once I have the docs I should submit it together with my passport. Probably 3-5 days to issue once they have all that they need based on most of 221g here. Passport was given back to me since I might travel and the wait for the tax return is really dependent with my joint sponsor.

I am just glad it wasn't outright refusal. I was grilled with my husband convictions, just like yours they wanted to make sure I knew it all.

@ The Burts

Praying for all of you. I am sure you'll be home by next month. Hugssss...

USCIS Process:
Sent I-130 (via USPS): April 28 2016
NOA1 hardcopy received: May 7, 2016
NOA2 approval text & email: July 6, 2016 (60 days from NOA1) :dancing:
Petition Recieved by NVC text & email: July 18, 2016

NVC Process:
Case number and IIN Assigned: August 3, 2016
Choice of Agent (DS-261) completed: August 3, 2016
AOS Fee Invoiced: August 4, 2016
Pay AOS Fee: August 4, 2016
AOS Fee appeared as PAID: August 5, 2016
IV Fee Invoiced: August 5, 2016
Pay IV Fee: August 10, 2016
IV Fee appeared as PAID: August 12, 2016
IV application (DS-260) completed: August 20, 2016
Sent AOS & IV packets (via Express Mail Singapore Post): September 23, 2016
Scan date: September 29,2016

3 NA in CEAC site: October 17, 2016 :dancing:
CC through phone: October 17, 2016
Confirmation of CC email received: October 24, 2016

Case "in transit": November 8,2016

Case "ready": November 17,2016

 

Interview Process:
Interview letter/P4 received via email: November 1, 2016

Medical (Singapore): November 11, 2016

Medical Sent to consulate: November 25, 2016

Interview Date: December 27, 2016

Interview Result: 221g for missing documents

Submit Documents: January 17, 2017

First Update: January 19, 2017

Submit Documents 2nd time : January 22, 2017 ( Approaching Chinese New Year )

Second Update : Feb 2, 2017

Ceac Status AP: until February 5, 2017

Ceac Status ISSUED: February 6, 2017

Visa ON HAND: February 7, 2017

POE: Philadelphia International Airport

US Entry: Feb 24, 2017

SS # received : Mar. 11, 2017

Posted

Thanks for the reply. Her parents do fulfill the income requirement and she is also looking for a new job as well. Do i have to take the new job letter if she gets into new company before my interview?

You can bring it with you for safety, because there is a possibitliy the interviewer might ask about your wife's current job position, but i think you'll be fine since your wife and her parents are supporting you.

Marriage (if applicable): 2012-12-08

USCIS

I-130 Sent : 2016-05-02

I-130 NOA1 : 2016-05-11

Approved : 2016-08-24

NVC

NVC Received : 2016-10-03

Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : 2016-10-15

Pay AOS Bill : 2016-10-15

Send AOS Package : 2016-11-01

Submit DS-261 : 2016-10-15

Receive IV Bill : 2016-10-18

Pay IV Bill : 2016-10-18

Send IV Package : 2016-11-01

Case Completed at NVC : 2016-11-04

NVC Left : 2016-11-11

US Embassy

Consulate Received : 2016-11-11

Interview Date : 2017-01-10

Interview Result :

Visa Received :

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Namibia
Timeline
Posted

@JFH

They were quite efficient actually told me once I have the docs I should submit it together with my passport. Probably 3-5 days to issue once they have all that they need based on most of 221g here. Passport was given back to me since I might travel and the wait for the tax return is really dependent with my joint sponsor.

I am just glad it wasn't outright refusal. I was grilled with my husband convictions, just like yours they wanted to make sure I knew it all.

@ The Burts

Praying for all of you. I am sure you'll be home by next month. Hugssss...

Thank you Ervie. Praying for smooth and speedy process for you as well.

IR-1 & IR-2 Timeline - TSC USCIS

02/14/2014 - Got Married

04/06/2016 - File I-130 x 2

04/13/2016 - NOA1s

06/15/2016 - NOA2s

06/23/2016 - Petitions send to NVC (63 days)

NVC

06/30/2016 - NVC received petitions (confirmed via telephone)

07/13/2016 - Another call to NVC and they said we must allow 2 weeks for them to put our case on the

07/15/2016 - DS-261 received and submitted

07/15/2016 - Case #, IIN, AOS assigned and paid (for daughter)

07/16/2016 - AOS Paid

07/18/2016 - Case #, IIN, AOS assigned (mom)

07/27/2016 - IV Fee Invoiced & Paid x 2

07/29/2016 - DS - 260 Unlocked x 2

07/31/2016 - DS - 260 Submitted online x 2

08/01/2016 - Mail the AOS & IV Packages to NVC x 2

08/04/2016 - AOS & IV Packages received by NVC

08/04/2016 - Scan Date

08/05/2016 - Hubby (agent) received an email from NVC that they got our packages - WAIT 30 DAYS

08/30/2016 - Case Complete (IR-2) :dancing:

08/30/2016 - RFE (IR-1) for Outdated version of I-864 :crying: :crying: :crying:

09/02/2016 - 2nd Scan Date

10/17/2016 - 2nd Case Complete (IR-1)

10/18/2016 - Case left NVC (+-118 days)

Embassy Johannesburg

10/21/2016 - Case received at Embassy

11/07-10th/2016 - Medical x 2

11/12/2016 - Medical extended 3 days more due to sputum & smear (6-8 weeks to get results :cry:) x 1

12/08/2016 - Interview Date x 2

12/08/2016 - Interview Results (APPROVED!!!)

01/26/2017 - Medical results received at Embassy (10 weeks 4 days)

01/27/2017 - Visa Issued

01/31/2017 - Visa On Hand

USA

02/22/2017 - POE (LAX)

00/00/0000 - GC

00/00/0000 - SSC

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Namibia
Timeline
Posted

Did they keep your passport? I can't imagine that the embassy in Singapore is slow with such matters. Singapore always seems so efficient in everything. That was my impression when I visited. Hoping for a speedy process for you!

You're almost home. It can't take much longer for the embassy to receive satisfactory medical results. At least they have your passports already so as soon as they get those results they can print those visas for you. January will be your homecoming month!

Thank you my dear JFH and thank you more for being with us in this process after your reunion. May God bless you. Hoping that you having good time home.

I cant wait to give you all exciting news when I got my visa in hand.

IR-1 & IR-2 Timeline - TSC USCIS

02/14/2014 - Got Married

04/06/2016 - File I-130 x 2

04/13/2016 - NOA1s

06/15/2016 - NOA2s

06/23/2016 - Petitions send to NVC (63 days)

NVC

06/30/2016 - NVC received petitions (confirmed via telephone)

07/13/2016 - Another call to NVC and they said we must allow 2 weeks for them to put our case on the

07/15/2016 - DS-261 received and submitted

07/15/2016 - Case #, IIN, AOS assigned and paid (for daughter)

07/16/2016 - AOS Paid

07/18/2016 - Case #, IIN, AOS assigned (mom)

07/27/2016 - IV Fee Invoiced & Paid x 2

07/29/2016 - DS - 260 Unlocked x 2

07/31/2016 - DS - 260 Submitted online x 2

08/01/2016 - Mail the AOS & IV Packages to NVC x 2

08/04/2016 - AOS & IV Packages received by NVC

08/04/2016 - Scan Date

08/05/2016 - Hubby (agent) received an email from NVC that they got our packages - WAIT 30 DAYS

08/30/2016 - Case Complete (IR-2) :dancing:

08/30/2016 - RFE (IR-1) for Outdated version of I-864 :crying: :crying: :crying:

09/02/2016 - 2nd Scan Date

10/17/2016 - 2nd Case Complete (IR-1)

10/18/2016 - Case left NVC (+-118 days)

Embassy Johannesburg

10/21/2016 - Case received at Embassy

11/07-10th/2016 - Medical x 2

11/12/2016 - Medical extended 3 days more due to sputum & smear (6-8 weeks to get results :cry:) x 1

12/08/2016 - Interview Date x 2

12/08/2016 - Interview Results (APPROVED!!!)

01/26/2017 - Medical results received at Embassy (10 weeks 4 days)

01/27/2017 - Visa Issued

01/31/2017 - Visa On Hand

USA

02/22/2017 - POE (LAX)

00/00/0000 - GC

00/00/0000 - SSC

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Mexico
Timeline
Posted

Hello All!!

Just wanted to share how excited I am... I called today and got our interview date! February 28th!!!!

I am considering reaching out to embassy to try and get in sooner. Any suggestions?

Scan date October 17th

Supervisor Review December 2nd

Case Complete December 16th

Interview February 28th (Hopefully sooner if we try)

Filed: IR-2 Country: Philippines
Timeline
Posted

Hello All!!

Just wanted to share how excited I am... I called today and got our interview date! February 28th!!!!

I am considering reaching out to embassy to try and get in sooner. Any suggestions?

Scan date October 17th

Supervisor Review December 2nd

Case Complete December 16th

Interview February 28th (Hopefully sooner if we try)

Congratulations!!! Hope you'll have an interview sooner than that. :)

USCIS Process:
Sent I-130 (via USPS): April 28 2016
NOA1 hardcopy received: May 7, 2016
NOA2 approval text & email: July 6, 2016 (60 days from NOA1) :dancing:
Petition Recieved by NVC text & email: July 18, 2016

NVC Process:
Case number and IIN Assigned: August 3, 2016
Choice of Agent (DS-261) completed: August 3, 2016
AOS Fee Invoiced: August 4, 2016
Pay AOS Fee: August 4, 2016
AOS Fee appeared as PAID: August 5, 2016
IV Fee Invoiced: August 5, 2016
Pay IV Fee: August 10, 2016
IV Fee appeared as PAID: August 12, 2016
IV application (DS-260) completed: August 20, 2016
Sent AOS & IV packets (via Express Mail Singapore Post): September 23, 2016
Scan date: September 29,2016

3 NA in CEAC site: October 17, 2016 :dancing:
CC through phone: October 17, 2016
Confirmation of CC email received: October 24, 2016

Case "in transit": November 8,2016

Case "ready": November 17,2016

 

Interview Process:
Interview letter/P4 received via email: November 1, 2016

Medical (Singapore): November 11, 2016

Medical Sent to consulate: November 25, 2016

Interview Date: December 27, 2016

Interview Result: 221g for missing documents

Submit Documents: January 17, 2017

First Update: January 19, 2017

Submit Documents 2nd time : January 22, 2017 ( Approaching Chinese New Year )

Second Update : Feb 2, 2017

Ceac Status AP: until February 5, 2017

Ceac Status ISSUED: February 6, 2017

Visa ON HAND: February 7, 2017

POE: Philadelphia International Airport

US Entry: Feb 24, 2017

SS # received : Mar. 11, 2017

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Pakistan
Timeline
Posted (edited)

hello everyone my husband also received a 221g they wanted a letter asking why i didnt file for income tax return.They have his passport and said we will be good after we send in that letter. I mailed it on friday hopefully they received it. Idk how long it will take for them

to approve my husbands visa. Does anyone have any idea how long it takes for the islamabad embassy to approve the visa after sending whatever they need to? This is so stressful :(

Edited by samraz2906
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
Timeline
Posted

Hello Guys, I have a good news. As i called this morning i got my interview date finally.

Scan date : 26th Oct 2016

Case Complete : 14th Dec 2016

Interview Scheduled : 9th Feb 2017

SO happy to hear the news. !!!

Thank you so much everyone who helped me achieve it.

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
Timeline
Posted

Hey guys, so happy to say that our interview has been scheduled for 3rd February 2017. Feels like wait is almost over. ????

Does anyone know how long does it take to receive appointment letter from NVC?

Hey guys, so happy to say that our interview has been scheduled for 3rd February 2017. Feels like wait is almost over. ????

Does anyone know how long does it take to receive appointment letter from NVC?

12/26/2015 Got Married

Our CR1 Journey

2/4/2016 - I-130 file and documents mailed to Chicago Lockbox

2/9/2016 - Received NOA1 via text and email

2/15/2016 - Received NOA1 in mail

5/18/2016 to 6/1/2016 - Visited wife in india

8/11/2016 - Received NOA 2 via text and email :dancing: :dancing:

8/22/2016 - Received NOA 2 in mail

9/6/2016 - Case was sent to NVC (received text & email)

9/12/2016 - NVC received our Case from USCIS... wait continues for NVC case number

9/27/2016 - Submitted -261 and paid AOS fee

9/29/2016 - Received and paid IV fee

10/9/2016 - Submitted DS-260

10/15/2016 - AOS and IV package mailed to NVC

10/19/2016 - Scan Date

12/07/2016 - Case Completed

12/27/16 - Interview date received over the phone

12/30/16 - P4 letter received

02/03/2016 - Interview, VISA APPROVED!!!:jest::jest:

Posted

hello everyone my husband also received a 221g they wanted a letter asking why i didnt file for income tax return.They have his passport and said we will be good after we send in that letter. I mailed it on friday hopefully they received it. Idk how long it will take for them

to approve my husbands visa. Does anyone have any idea how long it takes for the islamabad embassy to approve the visa after sending whatever they need to? This is so stressful :(

So the good news is that he will get the visa.congratulations

As for the wait honestly I cannot say because it can take few days to months. My guess is few days for you. I would suggest reading embassy reviews to get an idea or search on this site for people with 221g slip.

Posted

Hey guys, so happy to say that our interview has been scheduled for 3rd February 2017. Feels like wait is almost over. ????

Does anyone know how long does it take to receive appointment letter from NVC?

Hey guys, so happy to say that our interview has been scheduled for 3rd February 2017. Feels like wait is almost over. ????

Does anyone know how long does it take to receive appointment letter from NVC?

We got the appointment letter three days after we found out the interview date on the phone.

Congratulations! It's almost over!

Timeline in brief:

Married: September 27, 2014

I-130 filed: February 5, 2016

NOA1: February 8, 2016 Nebraska

NOA2: July 21, 2016

Interview: December 6, 2016 London

POE: December 19, 2016 Las Vegas

N-400 filed: September 30, 2019

Interview: March 22, 2021 Seattle

Oath: March 22, 2021 COVID-style same-day oath

 

Now a US citizen!

Posted

Hey guys, so happy to say that our interview has been scheduled for 3rd February 2017. Feels like wait is almost over. ????

Does anyone know how long does it take to receive appointment letter from NVC?

Hey guys, so happy to say that our interview has been scheduled for 3rd February 2017. Feels like wait is almost over. ????

Does anyone know how long does it take to receive appointment letter from NVC?

If you have provided an email address on you I-130, the NVC should send you an email within 2 to 3 business days.

Marriage (if applicable): 2012-12-08

USCIS

I-130 Sent : 2016-05-02

I-130 NOA1 : 2016-05-11

Approved : 2016-08-24

NVC

NVC Received : 2016-10-03

Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : 2016-10-15

Pay AOS Bill : 2016-10-15

Send AOS Package : 2016-11-01

Submit DS-261 : 2016-10-15

Receive IV Bill : 2016-10-18

Pay IV Bill : 2016-10-18

Send IV Package : 2016-11-01

Case Completed at NVC : 2016-11-04

NVC Left : 2016-11-11

US Embassy

Consulate Received : 2016-11-11

Interview Date : 2017-01-10

Interview Result :

Visa Received :

 
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