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Ulovelexy   9

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I recently called the NVC for any case status. They told me that it was just delivered to the department for review and they don't have a time frame in that department. What does this mean? Is this normal? Is this a supervisory review? 

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Sol1427   23

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Hi, how long did it take for  them to receive your case?  I don't think you should worry because I have read that it takes them a few weeks to load the case into their system and create a case number.   My I-130 was approved on 03/16/2017 and sent to NVC but I have not heard anything from NVC, and I called them yesterday and they said that they have not received my case yet.

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11 minutes ago, Sol1427 said:

Hi, how long did it take for  them to receive your case?  I don't think you should worry because I have read that it takes them a few weeks to load the case into their system and create a case number.   My I-130 was approved on 03/16/2017 and sent to NVC but I have not heard anything from NVC, and I called them yesterday and they said that they have not received my case yet.

Same date as me! I called yesterday too and they stated 6 weeks but from what I see in forums, it's usually about 2-3.

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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Sol1427   23

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OOH, that's great we have the same date!!!! I see you got married Sep 03-16 and we got married Sep 19-16.... Hopefully we can share our stress on here and keep each other calm :D

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Ulovelexy   9

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9 hours ago, Sol1427 said:

Hi, how long did it take for  them to receive your case?  I don't think you should worry because I have read that it takes them a few weeks to load the case into their system and create a case number.   My I-130 was approved on 03/16/2017 and sent to NVC but I have not heard anything from NVC, and I called them yesterday and they said that they have not received my case yet.

They received my case in January however, they just said that it was received by the review department earlier this week. I don't what that really means as far as how much time I have to wait...

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Ulovelexy   9

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1 minute ago, Sol1427 said:

Do you know how long the review dept will keep your case?

No because before it was up to 8 weeks for to know whether it will be Case complete or not but now they changed the time frame to up to 11 weeks. I'm just confused now. It's really hard being that I just gave birth to our son a few months ago. Raising a kid without the other parent is hard. I really miss my husband. 

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Sol1427   23

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OOH, honey I understand what your going through.  I haven't seen my husband since Jan 1st and is driving me crazy, just the day to day stuff is hard not having that person there to help you out because his so far away.  Are you doing the K-1 visa or the I-130 ?

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Sol1427   23

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Yeah of 2017, I try to go every 3 months but since we got the approval and now we have to pay all the fees we decided to just wait until the Interview for me to travel.  I hope the interview happens at the beginning of the summer but since they are working so slow it prob won't happen so, at this point not sure when I'll see him again.

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Sol1427   23

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Just got my case and invoice number and just completed my DS261.... so happy:jest: it says to wait 2 weeks before you move on to the next step, does it really take 2 weeks or has anyone here been lucky to get access sooner? 

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5 hours ago, Sol1427 said:

Just got my case and invoice number and just completed my DS261.... so happy:jest: it says to wait 2 weeks before you move on to the next step, does it really take 2 weeks or has anyone here been lucky to get access sooner? 

I just sent the I 130 for my step daughter..  i wanted to know once i get to the ds261 how is that process ? Is it by email  ?  Can i fill it out myself on behalf of my stepdaughter ? (She is a minor). Thank you and sorry for all the questions is just that I want to be prepare.

 

Thank you and wish you the best.

I-130 for my step daughter

 

4/6 - I-130 sent USPS

4/7- I-130 received at Chicago Lockbox

4/12 - Money order cashed

4/13 - Notice of acceptance (Text/ email) - Case assigned to TEXAS

4/18 - Notice of acceptance (regular mail USPS)

10/4- RFE - for intial evidence notice online

10/19/2017 RFE notice received

10/20/17 - RFE response sent

10/21/2017 - RFE delivered to USCIS address

10/23/2017 - USCIS system updated " Response to USCIS request for evidence was received

1/22/2018 - Approved (Tier2 informed me by phone)

2/8/2018 - Case Sent to NVC

2/21/2018 - NVC received case 

3/30/2018 - Case & Invoice number over the phone

3/30/2018 - DS-261 completed

4/2/2018 - Welcome letter by email

4/3/2018 -  Paid $120 & $325

4/10/2018 - Sent IV & AOS documents

4/11/2018 -  Post office delivered documents to NVC

4/11/2018 - Completed DS260

4/23/2018 -  Case Completed

 

 

 

 

 

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On Friday, March 31, 2017 at 9:22 AM, Ulovelexy said:

No because before it was up to 8 weeks for to know whether it will be Case complete or not but now they changed the time frame to up to 11 weeks. I'm just confused now. It's really hard being that I just gave birth to our son a few months ago. Raising a kid without the other parent is hard. I really miss my husband. 

When I did the petition for my husband our son was only 4 months it was also hard but dont worry you are almost finish with the process and soon you will be with you family. Wish you the best.

I-130 for my step daughter

 

4/6 - I-130 sent USPS

4/7- I-130 received at Chicago Lockbox

4/12 - Money order cashed

4/13 - Notice of acceptance (Text/ email) - Case assigned to TEXAS

4/18 - Notice of acceptance (regular mail USPS)

10/4- RFE - for intial evidence notice online

10/19/2017 RFE notice received

10/20/17 - RFE response sent

10/21/2017 - RFE delivered to USCIS address

10/23/2017 - USCIS system updated " Response to USCIS request for evidence was received

1/22/2018 - Approved (Tier2 informed me by phone)

2/8/2018 - Case Sent to NVC

2/21/2018 - NVC received case 

3/30/2018 - Case & Invoice number over the phone

3/30/2018 - DS-261 completed

4/2/2018 - Welcome letter by email

4/3/2018 -  Paid $120 & $325

4/10/2018 - Sent IV & AOS documents

4/11/2018 -  Post office delivered documents to NVC

4/11/2018 - Completed DS260

4/23/2018 -  Case Completed

 

 

 

 

 

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