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Adlsdk   1

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It took 11 months to get NOA2. My case is now in transit to NVC. I sent an email to our local congresswomen to help me with USCIS processing as it was taking too long. She recently responded to me with an email asking for more info and informed me that she will try her best to look into this matter. 

 

Now I was wondering what should I do now as the case just got approved by USCIS (NSC). Should I ask her to help me expedite NVC processing ? Any recommendation? I didn't get my case number from NVC yet. It's been only 1 week since the case got approved. Should I wait until I get the case number and then send an email to the congresswomen to help expedite NVC processing?

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Hey. It took my case over 1 year and like 2 months to get to nvc. So 11 months is not that bad. Nvc is doing well in terms of time. So my advice don't contact the Congressman yet. A lot of the time that doesn't help any way. My advice be Patient.

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MrHanky Proficient

MrHanky   1,377

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2 hours ago, Adlsdk said:

It took 11 months to get NOA2. My case is now in transit to NVC. I sent an email to our local congresswomen to help me with USCIS processing as it was taking too long. She recently responded to me with an email asking for more info and informed me that she will try her best to look into this matter. 

 

Now I was wondering what should I do now as the case just got approved by USCIS (NSC). Should I ask her to help me expedite NVC processing ? Any recommendation? I didn't get my case number from NVC yet. It's been only 1 week since the case got approved. Should I wait until I get the case number and then send an email to the congresswomen to help expedite NVC processing?

Impatience isn't a reason to expedite, everyone waits a long time.

 

 

CR-1 Visa

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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geowrian Grand Master

geowrian   22,337

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7 minutes ago, Adlsdk said:

What's wrong with trying if there is no harm in doing so?

None to you directly. En masse, frivolous requests mean people who have an immediate and/or urgent need will be delayed (military members being deployed, medical issues, people in war zones or high terrorist activity, etc.).

 

I'm not saying your request is or isn't frivolous as you still have not stated the reason for the expedite (and there is no need to do so if you don't want to, although getting input on it here would be hard without doing so). I'm just describing the drawback to making an expedite without a valid cause. Personally, I would never / could never do such a thing with that kind of negative impact to others.

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Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

Spoiler

I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

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MrHanky Proficient

MrHanky   1,377

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1 hour ago, Adlsdk said:

What's wrong with trying if there is no harm in doing so?

What I wrote was based on the info you provided, and they would tell you the same, imagine everyone did this, as geowrian mentioned, it can impact others, especially when dealing with congressmen/women who are much more strapped for resources.

 

I'm not trying t make it personal against you, but if there's no situation that fits the specified criteria for expedite, then why would they choose to expedite your case over anyone elses?

 

Of course you're free to do as you wish, but you also came here seeking feedback.

CR-1 Visa

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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