January 2017 I-130 (Family Petition) Filers

[Caramel Swirl 54]

Whoot whoot!!!!!! visa is NOW.............................

 

Just got an email from US DOS system advising that document was handed over to the courier service  and a tracking number was generated.  It stated that it may take up to 24 hours after the notice for tracking information to be available (who waits.....nobody...LOL).  I immediately plugged in the tracking number and voila!!!!

 

........READY to be collected by recipient as requested.

 

Thank God!!!!!!

[Dassie 3]

6 hours ago, Caramel Swirl said:

Whoot whoot!!!!!! visa is NOW.............................

 

Just got an email from US DOS system advising that document was handed over to the courier service  and a tracking number was generated.  It stated that it may take up to 24 hours after the notice for tracking information to be available (who waits.....nobody...LOL).  I immediately plugged in the tracking number and voila!!!!

 

........READY to be collected by recipient as requested.

 

Thank God!!!!!!

Congrats🎊🎊 

[Caramel Swirl 54]

Hey guys, a quick update to let you know my mom collected her package today.....whooopie!!!

 

We double checked her visa, making sure everything is spelt correctly etc.

 

I paid immigrant fee online and got the confirmation email.  Also I was able to get an update immediately on USCIS case status using the receipt case #IOE.........:

 

Good luck to us all!!!

Edited December 22, 2017 by Caramel Swirl

[Caramel Swirl 54]

On 12/18/2017 at 10:07 AM, jennnnnnnnnna said:

Good morning guys! Quick update on my mom's petition:

 

After exactly 4 weeks, Japanese Embassy called and informed her that her police clearance is ready for pick up!  Tomorrow first thing in the morning, she's picking it up and sending it via 2GO to the US Embassy. Hopefully it won't take long to get her visa especially with Christmas coming soon. I am very excited to see and be with her again!  

Any word if the documents got to the embassy?

[Elibeth 0]

Hi! Trying to bring my parents here through I-130. So how was your case since you filed last December 2016? 

Please reply. Thank you. 

[Caramel Swirl 54]

5 hours ago, Elibeth said:

Hi! Trying to bring my parents here through I-130. So how was your case since you filed last December 2016? 

Please reply. Thank you. 

Have you started the process yet?  Case was pretty standard, not too long, it only seemed long because it involved "waiting" LOL.

[Elibeth 0]

Thank you Caramel. 

Yes I already filed just recently. Waiting for the approval. Just wondering how long will it takes before the approval. 

[jennnnnnnnnna 27]

On 12/21/2017 at 8:28 PM, Caramel Swirl said:

Any word if the documents got to the embassy?

US Embassy received the police clearance last Wednesday. On Friday I received an email from them asking for my husband's affidavit of support and W-2s. I was sooooooooooooo upset! I called them right away and explained that they requested the same documents a month before my mom's interview, so my mom has already submitted those documents when she was interviewed at the embassy. I am almost there but I'm just getting so anxious with all these. It's frustrating because I thought the next email I'm receiving from them was that my mom's passport is ready. Since it was the embassy's call center I spoke with, they don't really know what's going on and why they are requesting it again so the only thing they can do is to send a report to the embassy directly and all I can do now is sit and wait for their reply in 1-2 business days (which of course will be next Thursday or Friday). Ugh!!!!

[Caramel Swirl 54]

2 hours ago, jennnnnnnnnna said:

US Embassy received the police clearance last Wednesday. On Friday I received an email from them asking for my husband's affidavit of support and W-2s. I was sooooooooooooo upset! I called them right away and explained that they requested the same documents a month before my mom's interview, so my mom has already submitted those documents when she was interviewed at the embassy. I am almost there but I'm just getting so anxious with all these. It's frustrating because I thought the next email I'm receiving from them was that my mom's passport is ready. Since it was the embassy's call center I spoke with, they don't really know what's going on and why they are requesting it again so the only thing they can do is to send a report to the embassy directly and all I can do now is sit and wait for their reply in 1-2 business days (which of course will be next Thursday or Friday). Ugh!!!!

I totally understand your frustration, because they had taken mom's documents when she went on her original interview date and I was just praying that they kept them safe and remembered that they had taken them.

 

Do you have a direct email for your embassy?  I used to email mine and they answered promptly, so maybe try and email them to confirm that they do have the documents and it's not just someone making a retro-request.  Almost over, hang in there.

[jennnnnnnnnna 27]

1 minute ago, Caramel Swirl said:

I totally understand your frustration, because they had taken mom's documents when she went on her original interview date and I was just praying that they kept them safe and remembered that they had taken them.

 

Do you have a direct email for your embassy?  I used to email mine and they answered promptly, so maybe try and email them to confirm that they do have the documents and it's not just someone making a retro-request.  Almost over, hang in there.

Thanks @Caramel Swirl! I'm planning to do that next week. It is frustrating because waiting is going to be longer because of the holidays.  Just hoping this is just a hiccup and we really are on the finish line 

[Elibeth 0]

Merry Christmas to all of you. I hope and pray that 2018 will bring good news and joy to each and everyone of us. 

[bhelle 6]

Hello guys, I just want to share my Timeline again and my mom's journey for those new applicants here!

 

Feb 17 2017 sent petition for mom
Feb 21 Priotity Date
Feb 27 NOA1
July 20 NOA2
July 31 Welcome Letter NVC with
            1.NVC CASE NUMBER
            2.INVOICE ID NUMBER
AUG 1 CHOICE OF AGENT
             PAID AOS FEE 
*AUG 8 sent AOS & IV PACKET 

AUG 16 paid IV FEE

(16 days "IN PROGRESS" status)

*AUG.24 finally they changed my status to PAID

 

AUG.25 DS260 Completed!

OCT12 case completed

OCT31 they sent the interview letter, DEC 4 is her original interview date.

 

Nov16-17 st.lukes,mom's medical.

 

I called them to change my mom's interview date to December 22 because I have a college entrance exam on Dec.5.

 

I arrived in the Philippines Dec17..

 

Dec22,Friday, my mom's interview at the US Embassy 8:40am..

 

I booked hotel 5 mins walk only from US Embassy.

We arrived there at 5am,so early because we thought there will be a lot of people.

 

WARNING: "Scammers everywhere be carefuL!!!"

 

So these freaking Filipino vendors,scammers will ask you to be seated on their stools/chairs but they will ask you to pay too. They will keep asking and telling everybody PHONES are not allowed because they want you to leave their phones to them and they gonna charge you too for that, or worst case scenario won't give your phones back anymore! I didn't trust them and guess what, you can leave your phones at US embassy counters for free and more SAFE!!!! 

 

NOTE: US CITIZEN PETITIONERS are very allowed to join their parents on the interview 'till the end. I had my 3 years old daughter also with me. They were very nice! Just show your blue passport!

 

Pre-interview: Questions are very easy.. personal info. They asked me too if I am still married with my husband, and my name of course. They asked my mom's original documents such as Birth certificate, DS260 barcoded,Passport,  and My Birth Certiricate..

 

They didn't even ask any pictures or marriage contract or police clearances. They also didn't ask any finances such as W2 or I864A.. The 1st interviewer asked my mom if she needs a translator. She said yes.. 

 

The Next step, Fingerprinting..

BUT we didn't know that the Filipino girl who assisted mom for her fingerprints will be the one who will conduct her FINAL INTERVIEW! She's awesome even though she had a hard time speaking Tagalog/Filipino she tried her best to help mom.. Maybe she's very used to speak English.. 

 

That was very quick. No Idea why her interview time was 8:40am, but she's done at 8:06am, hahaha! 

 

Dec 27, I checked that they issued her Visa on CEAC website.

 

And earlier  at 8am I called 2GO courrier and I tracked her visa, they said they gonna deliver it today.  I THINK they are afraid of traffic so they asked me if I can just pick it up at the Mall near me. I said that's better than them finding my house and getting lost. Google maps doesn't show my house too!

 

at 5pm I finally got my mom's Visa and went to the internet cafe right away so I can register an appointment for her CFO Seminar tomorrow. I am lucky there are still spots available.

 

Sorry this is too long! Pardon my Grammar also.  

 

Thank you for being part of my mom's journey.  I got a lot of information from here. 

 

*special thanks to Jennnnna

 

I just have a question, why IR5 has only 1 year permission to reside in the US? I am confused! 

 

 

 

 

[jennnnnnnnnna 27]

Yayyyy! I'm so happy for you and your mom @bhelle! Your wait is finally over. Are you and your mom coming back here in the US together?

 

Regarding your question, I didn't know about that.. i thought before they leave they will have their permanent resident something in their passport, and when they arrive here in the US, they will get their cards. Sorry, maybe other who are done with the process can answer you. 

[KarmelAnn 44]

 

Priority date 27/01/2017

All fees paid: by 1/12/2017

Scan date:22/12/2017

 

I'm seeing other cases going pretty fast wish mine would go just as fast too. 😓

[Italian_in_NYC 259]

Just an FYI for all the people with a tourist visa or VWP and an IV pending: my mom got into the US yesterday as a tourist (on ESTA) for the last time hopefully. This is her 7th visit in a year and a half and there was absolutely no question asked (not even the typical 'how long will you stay?').

This time I was a bit concerned (she was here also less than a month ago) and I had her prepared with all docs, including her interview appointment letter for 1/30 and her return ticket in two weeks.