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rominavairoletti   4

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Hi I´m new here, is anyone from Argentina or any other Latin American country doing the F2B family based? My mom is a green card holder who petitioned for me, im over 21 and unmarried.   My family  and I did not anything about it, when I got the Approved letter I thought it was time for the interview lol 😅 I got excited for nothing, but after doing some research I kinda of know, now. 
My PD is April 4th, 2017, my center is CA. I got the approved letter and it was sent to the NVC in December of 2019. Now I guess I have to wait until my PD becomes current right? (in another 2 years so it seems..)
How was it for you? How many years did it take in total? When exactly do get to complete the (DS-260) application?
Been looking for youtube videos of personal experiences but haven´t found any! Feel free to share :)
BTW... what does NOA mean? I see a lot of terms that don´t know what they stand for.

 

-Romina 💕

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F2B Category Journey👣
Priority Date ---- 4/4/2017
I-130 NOA1: 4/9/2017
Service Center: California Service Center
NOA2 approved: 11/4/2019
NVC log-in info recieved: 12/18/19

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NOA = in-house VisaJourney shorthand for "notice of action" (I-797).

 

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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rominavairoletti   4

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Great, Thanks!😃

F2B Category Journey👣
Priority Date ---- 4/4/2017
I-130 NOA1: 4/9/2017
Service Center: California Service Center
NOA2 approved: 11/4/2019
NVC log-in info recieved: 12/18/19

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TBoneTX   45,209

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Here's a list of acronyms used here:

https://www.visajourney.com/content/us-immigration-abbreviations/

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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I also wanted to ask to anyone who has already been through this process:
What kind of questions were you asked at the interview? How long did it last? Was anyone rejected? why?

 

I have like 2 years until my interview, but I want to be prepared.

F2B Category Journey👣
Priority Date ---- 4/4/2017
I-130 NOA1: 4/9/2017
Service Center: California Service Center
NOA2 approved: 11/4/2019
NVC log-in info recieved: 12/18/19

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On 6/9/2020 at 4:38 PM, rominavairoletti said:

I also wanted to ask to anyone who has already been through this process:
What kind of questions were you asked at the interview? How long did it last? Was anyone rejected? why?

 

I have like 2 years until my interview, but I want to be prepared.

You have nothing to be worried about for the interview.  It’s not a test that you can study for 2 years.  Every situation is different and they ask questions depending on your situation. Just be honest and tell the truth.  You will be fine. 

04/21/20: IR-5 Submitted Online 

04/21/20: NOA1 Issued online

04/27/20: NOA1 Received via postal mail from Texas Service Center

04/27/20: Touched

04/28/20: Case Transferred to California Service Center

05/14/20: Touched 

05/15/20: Touched 

07/01/20: Touched

07/06/20: Touched 

07/06/20: RFE Issued (not available online)

07/16/20: RFE Received in Mail

07/20/20: DNA Done in USA

08/09/20: RFE Partial Response Submitted Online

08/26/20: RFE Partial Response Submitted via mail

09/01/20: Touched

10/28/21: DNA test results Received by USCIS

11/12/21: NOA2

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rominavairoletti   4

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5 hours ago, onek said:

You have nothing to be worried about for the interview.  It’s not a test that you can study for 2 years.  Every situation is different and they ask questions depending on your situation. Just be honest and tell the truth.  You will be fine. 

You're right, thanks for the advice! :)

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F2B Category Journey👣
Priority Date ---- 4/4/2017
I-130 NOA1: 4/9/2017
Service Center: California Service Center
NOA2 approved: 11/4/2019
NVC log-in info recieved: 12/18/19

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Hello! 
I am helping my mother with the F2B for my sister who still lives in Colombia. My mom is also a permanent resident. My sister’s PD is September 15,2015. We received the steps from NVC on May 2020. We submitted all the requirements(DS260, fees & affidavit of support) and are still waiting for NVC to review it. According to some dates I found they are reviewing Documents sent to them on March 2020. Good luck. I hope you get your steps sooner than 2 years. You never know. It took us by surprise that we got the steps for my sister when we did. 

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On 6/21/2020 at 2:36 PM, Claudis927 said:

Hello! 
I am helping my mother with the F2B for my sister who still lives in Colombia. My mom is also a permanent resident. My sister’s PD is September 15,2015. We received the steps from NVC on May 2020. We submitted all the requirements(DS260, fees & affidavit of support) and are still waiting for NVC to review it. According to some dates I found they are reviewing Documents sent to them on March 2020. Good luck. I hope you get your steps sooner than 2 years. You never know. It took us by surprise that we got the steps for my sister when we did. 

Hi! thanks for sharing your experience! :)
Wow her date is relatively close now! Good thing you recieved your NVC steps earlier than expected! I really hope I do too! I did noticed that my NOA2 was sent early than most people.

Well if you can, let me know when your sister is contacted for the appt! If you don´t mind I'll add you or follow your timeline. I don´t know anyone from South America who is going through the same process as I am, so anything you can share helps!

F2B Category Journey👣
Priority Date ---- 4/4/2017
I-130 NOA1: 4/9/2017
Service Center: California Service Center
NOA2 approved: 11/4/2019
NVC log-in info recieved: 12/18/19

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9 hours ago, rominavairoletti said:

Hi! thanks for sharing your experience! :)
Wow her date is relatively close now! Good thing you recieved your NVC steps earlier than expected! I really hope I do too! I did noticed that my NOA2 was sent early than most people.

Well if you can, let me know when your sister is contacted for the appt! If you don´t mind I'll add you or follow your timeline. I don´t know anyone from South America who is going through the same process as I am, so anything you can share helps!

I know. Its hard to find people with F2B. Will let you know. 

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After waiting for 4 months finally received this message today. I did made a mistake with sending a different police certificate and I got a message from them to submit the correct one. Finally everything have been approved by NVC. Now is a waiting game for them to schedule an interview in Bogota. 
I hope it will happen soon. 

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TBoneTX   45,209

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3 hours ago, dcbr said:

Any updates on you guys' cases? Claudis, how long did it take for them to schedule your interview?

No one in this thread has been active for some time.  We'll lock this thread, and you can start another with details and questions of your own. :) 

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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