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Hi WiiGii! 

 

Congrats on on your interview. I am on the same boat waiting for an interview in Khartoum. I got CC 6/8 and no interview scheduled yet. As you mentioned it seems that they are backlogged.

 

How can I get my case expediated? 

 

Thnaks Bro 

 

Scan date: 4/6/2017

CC: 6/8/2017

consulate: Khartoum-Sudan 

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Finaly, the wait for interview date is over.

Uscis priority date: 10/14/2016

Nvc scan date: 2/14/2017

Case complete: 4/24/2017

Interview notification email: 6/29/2017

P4 recieved: 6/30/2017

Interview date: 8/16/2017 (expedited)

Visa category: IR1

Us embassy in Khartoum - Sudan is by far the most backlogged ever and expedited cases take almost 9 weeks from cc date to schedule an interview.

All the best to every one 

Hi WiiGii! 

 

Congrats on on your interview. I am on the same boat waiting for an interview in Khartoum. I got CC 6/8 and no interview scheduled yet. As you mentioned it seems that they are backlogged.

 

How can I get my case expediated? 

 

Thnaks Bro 

 

Scan date: 4/6/2017

CC: 6/8/2017

consulate: Khartoum-Sudan 

 

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1 hour ago, sudan215 said:

Hi WiiGii! 

 

Congrats on on your interview. I am on the same boat waiting for an interview in Khartoum. I got CC 6/8 and no interview scheduled yet. As you mentioned it seems that they are backlogged.

 

How can I get my case expediated? 

 

Thnaks Bro 

 

Scan date: 4/6/2017

CC: 6/8/2017

consulate: Khartoum-Sudan 

 

Hi Sudan 215,

 

Thank you brother.

You need to meet the special criteria for an expedite, medical emergency, safety concerns and life threatening situation.

Ours was a medical condition for my 8 month old daughter, however, with the exclusion of all other visa applicants due to the EO and the supreme court decision i think most of the immediate family cases moving a bit quicker and faster.

Good luck

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9 hours ago, KaurN said:

My husband has two passports. He had a different one when we filled out the DS-260 and then had to get a new passport with my name on it to get the PCC. So the DS-260 has the old passport information and the profile on the consulates website where I scheduled the interview has the new passport information. Can this possibly be a problem?

No it won't.

It was the same as my husband's.

He had to get a new passport for his medicals and the old one had the details for the ds260.

At the Interview , they just requested for the new one.

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17 minutes ago, Ayo said:

Hey everyone...

Does anyone know what 'ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING'

 means ?

Showing on ceac case status?

Hi Ayo,

Administrative  processing, also known as  Security  Advisory  Opinion (SAO), is  the  time period during  which visa  applications  undergo additional  review  outside  of  the  “normal” visa  processing  times.  Administrative processing  takes  place after  the visa interview. Before  issuing  a visa,  consular  officers  review  different  databases  to  determine  if information  exists  that may  impact individual  eligibility  for  a  visa.  A  “hit”  on  a  particular database occurs  when  there is  a match  between  the visa applicant  and  a database.  These hits  may  be  based on  criminal  convictions, security  risks, and prior  visa  overstays  or denials  (this  list is  non-exhaustive).  When an  individual  case  has  been tagged in a database,  the Department  of  State, at  the  request  of  the  consular  post, may  initiate administrative  processing.

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Hi Ayo,

Administrative  processing, also known as  Security  Advisory  Opinion (SAO), is  the  time period during  which visa  applications  undergo additional  review  outside  of  the  “normal” visa  processing  times.  Administrative processing  takes  place after  the visa interview. Before  issuing  a visa,  consular  officers  review  different  databases  to  determine  if information  exists  that may  impact individual  eligibility  for  a  visa.  A  “hit”  on  a  particular database occurs  when  there is  a match  between  the visa applicant  and  a database.  These hits  may  be  based on  criminal  convictions, security  risks, and prior  visa  overstays  or denials  (this  list is  non-exhaustive).  When an  individual  case  has  been tagged in a database,  the Department  of  State, at  the  request  of  the  consular  post, may  initiate administrative  processing.

Thanks a lot, I understand it now.

My case status showed administative processing.. since yesterday morning, but now I checked it again.

It shows 'ISSUED'

I'm so glad. :)

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Congrats.

1 minute ago, Ayo said:

Thanks a lot, I understand it now.

My case status showed administative processing.. since yesterday morning, but now I checked it again.

It shows 'ISSUED'

I'm so glad. :)

 

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3 minutes ago, Ayo said:

Thanks a lot, I understand it now.

My case status showed administative processing.. since yesterday morning, but now I checked it again.

It shows 'ISSUED'

I'm so glad. :)

Wow!! Congratulations!!! Yes after you are Approved and before changing to issued it stays in administrative processing..... 

😁😊👍

USCIS
08/15/2016: I-130 sent to USCIS
08/18/2016: NOA1, I-130 received at USCIS Nebraska Service Center
02/17/2017: NOA2, I-130 approved 

02/24/2017: Notification received on App (I130 Approved)
02/26/2017: Approved I-130 sent to NVC

02/28/2017: (NOA2) Notification received via snail mail.
 
NVC
03/06/2017: Case number assigned
03/11/2017: Received email with case number and invoice number
03/11/2017: DS 261 Completed

03/11/2017: AOS fees paid

03/17/2017:IV Fees Paid

03/23/2017: DS 260 Submitted

03/23/2017: AOS & IV Package sent

03/27/2017: Scan date

05/30/2017: Case Complete

06/02/2017: Received Interview date over Phone(scheduled to Jul 17th)

06/03/2017: Received P4 letter over email confirming the Interview date

06/08/2017: Medical done

07/16/2017: Biometrics scheduled

07/17/2017: Interview in Mumbai

07/17/2017: Visa Approved

07/19/2017: Passport received at VAC, Intimation received.

07/20/2017: Passport in Hand

 

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12 hours ago, JessieABC said:

Will do :) From what I've heard, the interview's pretty straightforward. Have you gotten your case complete email yet?

I got my CC email just now! Just says to wait on an interview date and I'll be notified. Does anybody know what 'preference category: EW' means?

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I got my CC email just now! Just says to wait on an interview date and I'll be notified. Does anybody know what 'preference category: EW' means?

Firstly congratulations!!

 

You said you were sponsoring your wife; right?? How did it get to employment category??

 

found this; no clue if it is of any use

https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/law-and-policy/bulletin/2017/visa-bulletin-for-may-2017.html

USCIS
08/15/2016: I-130 sent to USCIS
08/18/2016: NOA1, I-130 received at USCIS Nebraska Service Center
02/17/2017: NOA2, I-130 approved 

02/24/2017: Notification received on App (I130 Approved)
02/26/2017: Approved I-130 sent to NVC

02/28/2017: (NOA2) Notification received via snail mail.
 
NVC
03/06/2017: Case number assigned
03/11/2017: Received email with case number and invoice number
03/11/2017: DS 261 Completed

03/11/2017: AOS fees paid

03/17/2017:IV Fees Paid

03/23/2017: DS 260 Submitted

03/23/2017: AOS & IV Package sent

03/27/2017: Scan date

05/30/2017: Case Complete

06/02/2017: Received Interview date over Phone(scheduled to Jul 17th)

06/03/2017: Received P4 letter over email confirming the Interview date

06/08/2017: Medical done

07/16/2017: Biometrics scheduled

07/17/2017: Interview in Mumbai

07/17/2017: Visa Approved

07/19/2017: Passport received at VAC, Intimation received.

07/20/2017: Passport in Hand

 

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1 hour ago, chamma said:

Firstly congratulations!!

 

You said you were sponsoring your wife; right?? How did it get to employment category??

 

found this; no clue if it is of any use

https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/law-and-policy/bulletin/2017/visa-bulletin-for-may-2017.html

No, I am employment based green card sponsorship, category EB-3. Was just wondering what it meant by preference. 

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2 minutes ago, Feanix said:

No, I am employment based green card sponsorship, category EB-3. Was just wondering what it meant by preference. 

Oops.. sorry!! I mistook you for somebody else!!

USCIS
08/15/2016: I-130 sent to USCIS
08/18/2016: NOA1, I-130 received at USCIS Nebraska Service Center
02/17/2017: NOA2, I-130 approved 

02/24/2017: Notification received on App (I130 Approved)
02/26/2017: Approved I-130 sent to NVC

02/28/2017: (NOA2) Notification received via snail mail.
 
NVC
03/06/2017: Case number assigned
03/11/2017: Received email with case number and invoice number
03/11/2017: DS 261 Completed

03/11/2017: AOS fees paid

03/17/2017:IV Fees Paid

03/23/2017: DS 260 Submitted

03/23/2017: AOS & IV Package sent

03/27/2017: Scan date

05/30/2017: Case Complete

06/02/2017: Received Interview date over Phone(scheduled to Jul 17th)

06/03/2017: Received P4 letter over email confirming the Interview date

06/08/2017: Medical done

07/16/2017: Biometrics scheduled

07/17/2017: Interview in Mumbai

07/17/2017: Visa Approved

07/19/2017: Passport received at VAC, Intimation received.

07/20/2017: Passport in Hand

 

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1 minute ago, Feanix said:

No, I am employment based green card sponsorship, category EB-3. Was just wondering what it meant by preference. 

It identifies your visa category.  For example, spouses of US Citizens would be considered first preference category and those of LPRs are considered second preference category.

EB3 is identified as the third employment preference category:

https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/permanent-workers/employment-based-immigration-third-preference-eb-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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