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7 minutes ago, tanderson64 said:

When I first started learning about this process I thought of hiring a lawyer.  Then quickly learned, after talking with a few lawyers on the phone, most knew less about the process than I did.

 

Then I found this site, and the rest is history.

 

I am very thorough about everything, and I've learned if you want something done right, do it yourself.  

Exactly!

But if you don't have the time or your case is complicated, at least it would be nice to be sure you are going to get real help, and no more delays in an already long enough process :mellow:

K1 Visa process 

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30 March 2017 (Thu): i-129f sent

6 April 2017 (Thu): i-129f received- NOA1 RECEIVED DATE

12 April 2017 (Wed): NOA1 email/text confirmation

17 April 2017 (Mon): NOA1 hardcopy

10 August 2017 (Thu): NOA2 Approval date - 14 August 2017 (Mon): NOA2 hardcopy

24 August 2017 (Thu): NVC received and case # assigned (provided through phone call 8/25)

29 August 2017 (Tue): NVC left

30 August 2017 (Wed): Consulate Received (READY at the ceac tracker)

01 September 2017 (Fri): Packet 3 (instructions) received / Packet 3 sent (documents mailed)

02 September 2017 (Sat): NVC letter in the mail

08 September 2017 (Fri): Packet 4 received

11 September 2017 (Mon): Medical exam

21 September 2017 (Thu): Interview- APPROVED

26 September 2017 (Tue): Visa Issued

28 September 2017 (Thu): Visa Delivered (VOH)

20 October 2017 (Fri): POE Dallas Fort Worth

 

AOS/EAD/AP process 

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08 January 2018 (Mon): AOS/EAD/AP package sent

09 January 2018 (Tue): Received date

10 January 2018 (Wed): Notice date

11 January 2018 (Thu): AOS/EAD/AP NOA texts and emails

16 January 2018 (Tue): NOAs hard copies received in the mail

26 January 2018 (Fri): Biometrics appointment in the mail

09 February 2018 (Fri): Biometrics appointment

05 April 2018 (Thu): Green Card Interview scheduled (email and text received 08 April, Sunday)

12 April 2018 (Thu): Green Card Interview appointment letter received in the mail

15 May 2018 (Tue): Green Card Interview: APPROVAL / Card is being produced

19 May 2018 (Sat): 1-797 Approval Notice received

23 May 2018 (Wed): Card was mailed

24 May 2018 (Thu): Post office picked up the mail. Tracking number.

25 May 2018 (Fri): Green Card RECEIVED

 

ROC process 

18 February 2020 (Tue): ROC package sent

19 February 2020 (Wed) Received date (also in Notice)

24 February 2020 (Mon) Notice date / ROC text and email

28 February 2020 (Fri) NOA/ Extension Letter in the mail

13 May 2020 (Wed) Case updated (Fingerprints were taken) - Notification received 18 May (Mon), stating I don't have to appear for a biometrics appointment

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Sorry, I was trying to catch up on everything happening around here. Also limiting my use of the phone because I still have a bit of a long day ahead   Everything went fine. Visa Approv

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I'm more of a lurker than a poster, but....   Receive Date: 4/5/17 NOA1 Approval: 4/10/17 NOA2 Approval: 8/7/17   Just got it in the mail yesterday!  

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OMG I just got a notification on my app, we got our NOA2 just now!! It's nearly midnight and I was actually going to sleep but wanted to check something on my iPad and it popped up. So so happy.

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14 minutes ago, tanderson64 said:

When I first started learning about this process I thought of hiring a lawyer.  Then quickly learned, after talking with a few lawyers on the phone, most knew less about the process than I did.

 

Then I found this site, and the rest is history.

 

I am very thorough about everything, and I've learned if you want something done right, do it yourself.  

I didn't contact any attorneys but was planning on using an external service.  I started doing research a couple months before I filed while I waited for my divorce to finalize and discovered VJ. Someone asked a question about using RapidVisa and the resounding answer from the forum was don't bother and do it yourself using the VJ guides. I took that advice and did my package to the letter of the guide. I feel pretty confident I'll be okay. 

Date of First Meeting :

First Date:

Engagement Date:

I-129F Sent :

I-129F Received :

25 Jan 2014 (Pristina, Kosovo) I lived in Gjilan, Kosovo and worked at U.S. Army base Camp Bondsteel.

1 Feb 2014

1 Dec 2015 (Pristina, Kosovo)

Apr 21 2017

Apr 24 2017

I-129F NOA1 :

I-129F NOA2:

I-129F NOA2 Hardcopy:

NVC Case# Assigned:

Case in Transit:

Apr 26 2017

Sept 12 2017

Sept 16 2017

Sept 29 2017

Oct 4 2017

Consulate :

Case Received:

Packet 3 Received:

Medical Completed:

PPD Test Required

for Edona (K2):

Visa Approved:

P/U Visa at Embassy:

POE In Orlando:

Married:

 

Pristina, Kosovo

Oct 5 2017

Oct 6 2017

Oct 11 2017

Oct 13 2017

 

Oct 18 2017

Oct 25 2017

Oct 30 2017

Nov 1 2017

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19 hours ago, JeniandMatt said:

The heavens have indeed heard you. Matt called USCIS earlier at 3:30pm for the first time she talked to a nice costumer service and said he would like to inquire about our case and ask that he may be transferred to a tier 2 officer. She then got our details and Matts fone number and said he will receive a call back in 75 minutes. I was telling Matt maybe they will not call since it's already almost their time to go off work but then the he received a call from the tier 2 and said our case was approved today:jest:.when he called me I just couldn't believe it. But thanks God we finally got our Noa2. For all those who are still waiting just hang on there yours is coming soon.

Your NOA1 please?

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18 minutes ago, tanderson64 said:

When I first started learning about this process I thought of hiring a lawyer.  Then quickly learned, after talking with a few lawyers on the phone, most knew less about the process than I did.

 

Then I found this site, and the rest is history.

 

I am very thorough about everything, and I've learned if you want something done right, do it yourself.  

I decided to use a service to help because I've heard the RFE horror stories.  So far it was well worth it!!!  They asked me a couple times for additional items.  It was worth the cost to have the extra set of eyes looking at the package before it was submitted.

PHILIPPINES ONLY!!!  CFO (Commission on Filipinos Overseas) INFO - Can't leave home without it!

 

PDOS (Pre-Departure Registration and Orientation Seminar) is for ages 20-59.  Peer Counseling is for 13-19 years of age.

It is required to have the visa in their passport for PDOS and Peer Counseling.

 

GCP (Guidance and Counseling Program) is for K-1 Fiancee and IR/CR-1 spouse ONLY. 

 

 

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1 minute ago, dcarolina said:

So apparently people from April 17th are receiving their noa2/rfe today! I'm also from April 17th and can't stop refreshing the USCIS app! My fiancé and I are so anxious!

I hope you hear today!  I still have 2 months but every approval move us all a little closer!

PHILIPPINES ONLY!!!  CFO (Commission on Filipinos Overseas) INFO - Can't leave home without it!

 

PDOS (Pre-Departure Registration and Orientation Seminar) is for ages 20-59.  Peer Counseling is for 13-19 years of age.

It is required to have the visa in their passport for PDOS and Peer Counseling.

 

GCP (Guidance and Counseling Program) is for K-1 Fiancee and IR/CR-1 spouse ONLY. 

 

 

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1 minute ago, dcarolina said:

Oh my goodness! Have you tried calling them?

Yeah my fiancé called they just told him they're still working on late February filers 😩😩😩 ..NOA1 is April 6

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11 minutes ago, jwlussow said:

I decided to use a service to help because I've heard the RFE horror stories.  So far it was well worth it!!!  They asked me a couple times for additional items.  It was worth the cost to have the extra set of eyes looking at the package before it was submitted.

Same here. I wanted the peace of mind that comes with an extra set of eyes on my petition. I didn't want to lose any more time with my love. 

Mike & Tuyen

First Meeting

Second Meeting

Engaged

I-129F Sent :

I-129F NOA1 :

I-129F NOA2 :                              

NVC # Received

Interview Date   

Interview Result

Visa in Hand 

POE SFO                        

Married!!!!!!!

AOS/EAP/AP Mailed

AOS/EAP/AP NOA1

Biometrics Portland

Interview Portland

 

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2017-02-14

2017-02-18

2017-04-17

2017-04-24

2017-09-18

2017-09-30

2017-10-20

APPROVED!!!!!

2017-10-28

2017-11-14

2017-12-04

2018-02-02

2018-02-17

2018-03-14

2018-05-10

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                       

 

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9 minutes ago, jwlussow said:

I decided to use a service to help because I've heard the RFE horror stories.  So far it was well worth it!!!  They asked me a couple times for additional items.  It was worth the cost to have the extra set of eyes looking at the package before it was submitted.

I am the same way.  I hired an attorney and although we have an rfe coming, I feel confident that it's not because he missed something.  As a matter of fact, he kicked our paperwork back to me twice with things I needed to fix to submit.  What people sometimes fail to remember is every case is different.  My fiance lives in a house that doesn't even have a street address.  He doesn't have facebook or even internet so we provided everything we could when we applied but that doesn't mean it's going to be enough.  We will find out soon enough what we need to provide to move forward, but comparing my case to someone else's is like comparing apples to oranges.  And don't even get me started on the people processing the cases and how thorough they are compared to others! 

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19 minutes ago, dcarolina said:

So apparently people from April 17th are receiving their noa2/rfe today! I'm also from April 17th and can't stop refreshing the USCIS app! My fiancé and I are so anxious!

hii i just wanna ask how did u know that .?? im april 17 also but i hav't hear anything about our date we also called uscis this week but it was useless .also my android app does not show me anything ... anyway im just feeling same like u guys let hope we make it this week best of luck 

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1 hour ago, tanderson64 said:

That is awesome.  Congratulations!!!

Thank you so much !!!!!

     Darrel and Tatiana
            2017 year
29th March          I-129f Sent
6th April                NOA1 Received date
11th April              NOA1 Notice date
14th April              NOA1 Hardcopy
22nd August        NOA2 Approval date
5th September     NVC Received, NVC case#
8th September     Left NVC
11th September   Case Ready
28th September   Medical exam
5th October           Interview
25th October         POE date 
22 December        Wedding Day

 

 

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3 minutes ago, fatima& abdi said:

hii i just wanna ask how did u know that .?? im april 17 also but i hav't hear anything about our date we also called uscis this week but it was useless .also my android app does not show me anything ... anyway im just feeling same like u guys let hope we make it this week best of luck 

Hey! I've been watching here: http://www.visajourney.com/content/times/

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18 minutes ago, Anne1988 said:

Yeah my fiancé called they just told him they're still working on late February filers 😩😩😩 ..NOA1 is April 6

Yeah I also called today and again no movement. NOA1 April 3rd, Received March 24. Tomorrow will be Day 143 :(

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