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I-130 December 2016 Filers

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Congratulations tcy! I hope Allah listen to my prayers too.. i am starting to think maybe Allah has stopped listening to my prayers anymore. I am feeling lost and really down. This process has been a

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Mine was delivered to Chicago on the 12th, no notice yet, from what I've seen others were getting notices from Chicago two days later. Hoping to hear something next week.

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I just got NOA1 delivered Dec 13th NOA1 Dec 20th Nebraska service center unfortunately I just checked processing times, they're at 7 months ?

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2 minutes ago, stephanie918 said:

i filed an i-130 dec 6 2016 (Nebraska) and have yet to hear anything....hopefully this is the longest part of the wait.  has anyone from december heard anything?

Can you fill out your timeline?

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Service Center: Nebraska    Consulate: Mexico

Marriage: 12/9/2016    I-130 Sent: 12/10/2016    I-130 NOA1: 12/13/2016

Notice from USCIS: 8/23/2017

USCIS Approval Date: 8/21/2017

NOA2 issued date: 8/18/2017   NOA2 hardcopy received: 8/25/2017

Notice from USCIS Sent to NVC: 9/1/2017    NVC received: 9/8/2017

Received case and invoice numbers: 9/12/2017

Choice of Agent DS-261: 9/12/2017

Welcome Letter: 9/15/2017

Received and Paid AOS: 9/15/2017    AOS payment cleared my bank: 9/19/2017 (still shows In Process on CEAC)

Received and paid IV bill: 9/19/2017    IV bill cleared bank: 9/21/2017

Requested Expedite: 9/20/2017

AOS and IV show as paid: 9/23/2017

DS260 unlocked: 9/23/2017

Partial Expedite Approved at Counselor Level: 9/25/2017 (Must still wait out NVC)

Scan Date: 10/2/2017    Case Complete: 11/15/2017 (6 weeks 2 days!)

Case sent to consulate: 11/20/2017     Received by consulate: 11/21/2017 (11/20 was a holiday in Mexico)

Interview Scheduled: Jan 2nd - I managed to get someones canceled appointment the very same day my case status turned to Ready.

Biometrics: Mexico City Dec 27th Medical: Mexico City Dec 28th

Case says READY but consulate says case is not in system, I jumped the gun and booked an interview but they say its invalid until I receive the letter so I might have to cancel it.

Appointment Letter: Flew to Juarez just to get this, its actually 2 letters you need.

Interview Day: Jan 2nd   Interview Result: APPROVED

Tracking Number Received: Via email notice and website the afternoon of Jan 4th    Visa Delivered: Friday Jan 5th Mexico City

USCIS Notice - Green Card mailed: 3/28/18

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3 minutes ago, stephanie918 said:

i filed an i-130 dec 6 2016 (Nebraska) and have yet to hear anything....hopefully this is the longest part of the wait.  has anyone from december heard anything?

I filed Nov 30, 2016 (Nebraska) and have heard nothing. Lots of people who filed in 2017 have already been approved as they were blessed not to be stuck in Nebraska

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8 minutes ago, stephanie918 said:

why is Nebraska so slow!???

Maybe because they have inexperienced people there or they just don't care. It's a BIG problem and people complain but nothing ever gets solved. All other service centers move way faster so I really am disliking Nebraska a whole lot

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17 minutes ago, stephanie918 said:

why is Nebraska so slow!???

Nebraska has always been the slowest service center, apparently they receive more cases. This is h ell waiting, i know, NVC has slowed down alot also 

October 31, 2016 I-130 sent to Chicago Lockbox

November 4, 2016 Received text case sent to Nebraska

November 10, 2016 Received Hard copy of NOA1

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4 minutes ago, Mary Lou said:

Nebraska has always been the slowest service center, apparently they receive more cases. This is h ell waiting, i know, NVC has slowed down alot also 

do you know how long it takes when NVC receives it? i've heard about 3 months?

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6 minutes ago, stephanie918 said:

do you know how long it takes when NVC receives it? i've heard about 3 months?

I spoke to a rep last week and she said approximately 11 weeks

October 31, 2016 I-130 sent to Chicago Lockbox

November 4, 2016 Received text case sent to Nebraska

November 10, 2016 Received Hard copy of NOA1

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1 minute ago, Mary Lou said:

I spoke to a rep last week and she said approximately 11 weeks

thanks! i'm impressed you got through to someone!  we're actually hoping to move early 2019, so whilst this wait is still frustrating, we're happy to take time in returning the paperwork as i've heard you have 1 year to return everything before they close your case...it still doesn't make me happy that it takes this long to get through step one, however

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Just now, stephanie918 said:

thanks! i'm impressed you got through to someone!  we're actually hoping to move early 2019, so whilst this wait is still frustrating, we're happy to take time in returning the paperwork as i've heard you have 1 year to return everything before they close your case...it still doesn't make me happy that it takes this long to get through step one, however

You're welcome. It helps if you don't call NVC on a monday and also call about 9pm. Earlier then that you get hung up on, or are on hold for ages. From your timeline you should have been adjudicated, but it is VJ estimation from other members filing out their timeline as well.

October 31, 2016 I-130 sent to Chicago Lockbox

November 4, 2016 Received text case sent to Nebraska

November 10, 2016 Received Hard copy of NOA1

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1 minute ago, Mary Lou said:

You're welcome. It helps if you don't call NVC on a monday and also call about 9pm. Earlier then that you get hung up on, or are on hold for ages. From your timeline you should have been adjudicated, but it is VJ estimation from other members filing out their timeline as well.

good tip.  Yeah, I do think this is definitely on the long side of things...when I log in, it says my case was received...nothing new.  I was tempted to call to find out what's going on and to make sure i'm not missing anything (I assume they'd email as that's my preferred contact) but like I said, we're hoping for an early 2019 move so it's not a huge priority to get it done today.

Just now, stephanie918 said:

good tip.  Yeah, I do think this is definitely on the long side of things...when I log in, it says my case was received...nothing new.  I was tempted to call to find out what's going on and to make sure i'm not missing anything (I assume they'd email as that's my preferred contact) but like I said, we're hoping for an early 2019 move so it's not a huge priority to get it done today.

 

2 minutes ago, Mary Lou said:

You're welcome. It helps if you don't call NVC on a monday and also call about 9pm. Earlier then that you get hung up on, or are on hold for ages. From your timeline you should have been adjudicated, but it is VJ estimation from other members filing out their timeline as well.

plus, processing times on the website say as of end of june they were up to nov 26...so surely it's just about time...

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Just now, stephanie918 said:

good tip.  Yeah, I do think this is definitely on the long side of things...when I log in, it says my case was received...nothing new.  I was tempted to call to find out what's going on and to make sure i'm not missing anything (I assume they'd email as that's my preferred contact) but like I said, we're hoping for an early 2019 move so it's not a huge priority to get it done today.

Still nice to get through this part and have it under your belt, so to speak. Every day for 203 days, my status was case received,  on day 204, it read approved! I almost closed the window out of habit lol needless to say i was shocked

October 31, 2016 I-130 sent to Chicago Lockbox

November 4, 2016 Received text case sent to Nebraska

November 10, 2016 Received Hard copy of NOA1

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25 minutes ago, Mary Lou said:

Still nice to get through this part and have it under your belt, so to speak. Every day for 203 days, my status was case received,  on day 204, it read approved! I almost closed the window out of habit lol needless to say i was shocked

204 days! i'm just past that now. did you receive an email? i opted for electronic communication, but I never received my paper notice of receipt, and I think that's because i've heard they don't send those overseas. so i'm hoping they update me via email!

 

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5 hours ago, Sundee said:

Maybe because they have inexperienced people there or they just don't care. It's a BIG problem and people complain but nothing ever gets solved. All other service centers move way faster so I really am disliking Nebraska a whole lot

Yeah me too... this wait is so traumatizing. I am just hoping that the rest of the process is fast. But as far as i have seen other people's timelines, i am guessing we have atleast 5-6 months more after getting noa2. 3 months for NVC to process it and one month for consulate to process it.. then one or two months till you get am interview date. This is the pattern i have seen yet.🙁

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5 hours ago, Mary Lou said:

Still nice to get through this part and have it under your belt, so to speak. Every day for 203 days, my status was case received,  on day 204, it read approved! I almost closed the window out of habit lol needless to say i was shocked

Congratulations!! I am at 268 days... still waiting☹

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