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Ashokanna   1

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I created an account  and now I see following message in there.. What is this mean?

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On March 10, 2022, we received your response to our request for additional information regarding expedite processing of your Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e), Receipt Number WACxxx. Your request has been forwarded to an officer for review. We will notify you if we need something from you. "

 

I called on Friday (3/4) and they told me I will have response in 7 days. I did not sent anything today, not sure why it says March10th they received the response.

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Austin&Olga
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Just got an email from USCIS. My expedite request has been approved!!! 

chivaschivas
chivaschivas

Update on my case: we got approved today!   The timeline so far: 02.03 - request for expedite 04.03 - request granted 17.03 - case approved   Now, onto NVC... :) I

Cschaef25
Cschaef25

To post an update, our case was approved! Expedite was approved on 3/4 and case approved today, 3/23.

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My fiancee is pregnant and her due date is in June. I am still waiting for response to my expedited request. Assuming that if that gets approved, do you think she can make it to the USA for the delivery? She is in Germany now and a good Samaritan couple decided to host her for now.

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chivaschivas   33

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54 minutes ago, Ashokanna said:

My fiancee is pregnant and her due date is in June. I am still waiting for response to my expedited request. Assuming that if that gets approved, do you think she can make it to the USA for the delivery? She is in Germany now and a good Samaritan couple decided to host her for now.

Things are super unclear so far regarding dates. Maybe she might be able to expedite locally because of her unique circumstances.

 

However, if I remember correctly, many airlines won't let you fly late in pregnancy. There could be a cut-off point where she'd have to stay where she is. Germany's supposed to have a good healthcare system though, so I wouldn't worry too much. Much health and love to the mama & kiddo!

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1 hour ago, Ashokanna said:

My fiancee is pregnant and her due date is in June. I am still waiting for response to my expedited request. Assuming that if that gets approved, do you think she can make it to the USA for the delivery? She is in Germany now and a good Samaritan couple decided to host her for now.

Cutoff for international travel ranges between 24-28 weeks. 

Hopefully she's able to travel to you! But I would start making arrangements in Germany just to be safe.

Timeline:

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AOS Journey:

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08/19/2016 - day 0 - I-485, I-130, I-765 sent to USCIS office in Chicago (PD: 08/23/2016)

08/31/2016 - day 9 - electronic NOAs received via text and email, check is cashed.

09/08/2016 - day 17 - biometrics appointment notice received in the mail (appointment date 09/19/2016).

09/13/2016 - day 22 - early biometrics walk in.

10/28/2016 - day 67 - EAD status changed to "New Card Is Being Produced".

11/16/2016 - day 87 - EAD card received in mail.

06/27/2017 - day 309 - contacted the congressman office.

07/28/2017 - day 340 - finally received an interview appointment in mail (online status has not changed).

08/31/2017 - day 374 - Interview; I-485 status changed to 'New Card Is Being Produced'

09/08/2017 - day 382 - greencard received in mail

I-751 & N400 Journey:

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06/20/2019 - day 1036 - ROC packet mailed (PD: 06/21/2019)

06/29/2019 - day 1045 - NOA/Extension letter received in the mail (new GC expiration date is 2/28/2021)

01/17/2020 - day 1256 - biometrics appointment

06/03/2020 - day 1382 - N400 filed online (PD: 06/04/2020)

02/01/2021 - day 1626 - Biometric Reuse notice uploaded to my online account

02/08/2021 - day 1634 - Interview Appointment notice uploaded to my online account

03/16/2021 - day 1670 - N400 Interview - passed; due to I-751 stuck in another office 'No decision can be made at this time'

06/01/2021 - day 1747 - with help of Sen. Sanders' office, I-751 file finally forwarded to St. Albans field office

06/28/2021 - day 1774 - I-751 status changed to 'New Card is Being Produced'; N400 status changed to 'Oath Ceremony Will Be Scheduled'

08/19/2021 - day 1826 (exactly 5 years since day 0) - Oath Ceremony (notice received on 7/19/21)

 

 

 

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.yana   597

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48 minutes ago, Austin&Olga said:

So just an update on my end -- I received an RFE notice today through the Lawfully app. I still haven't received the actual physical document with instructions by mail. Should I be concerned? I'm just wondering what they are going to want on our end. 

No way to tell until you receive a letter. 

Are you positive you signed all the forms and sent all the required documents? 

 

I wouldn't stress over it right now too much: from what you posted - it doesn't sound like you have any red flags so hopefully it's something minor that you can respond to right away. Hope your fiancé is safe!

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Timeline:

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AOS Journey:

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08/19/2016 - day 0 - I-485, I-130, I-765 sent to USCIS office in Chicago (PD: 08/23/2016)

08/31/2016 - day 9 - electronic NOAs received via text and email, check is cashed.

09/08/2016 - day 17 - biometrics appointment notice received in the mail (appointment date 09/19/2016).

09/13/2016 - day 22 - early biometrics walk in.

10/28/2016 - day 67 - EAD status changed to "New Card Is Being Produced".

11/16/2016 - day 87 - EAD card received in mail.

06/27/2017 - day 309 - contacted the congressman office.

07/28/2017 - day 340 - finally received an interview appointment in mail (online status has not changed).

08/31/2017 - day 374 - Interview; I-485 status changed to 'New Card Is Being Produced'

09/08/2017 - day 382 - greencard received in mail

I-751 & N400 Journey:

Spoiler

06/20/2019 - day 1036 - ROC packet mailed (PD: 06/21/2019)

06/29/2019 - day 1045 - NOA/Extension letter received in the mail (new GC expiration date is 2/28/2021)

01/17/2020 - day 1256 - biometrics appointment

06/03/2020 - day 1382 - N400 filed online (PD: 06/04/2020)

02/01/2021 - day 1626 - Biometric Reuse notice uploaded to my online account

02/08/2021 - day 1634 - Interview Appointment notice uploaded to my online account

03/16/2021 - day 1670 - N400 Interview - passed; due to I-751 stuck in another office 'No decision can be made at this time'

06/01/2021 - day 1747 - with help of Sen. Sanders' office, I-751 file finally forwarded to St. Albans field office

06/28/2021 - day 1774 - I-751 status changed to 'New Card is Being Produced'; N400 status changed to 'Oath Ceremony Will Be Scheduled'

08/19/2021 - day 1826 (exactly 5 years since day 0) - Oath Ceremony (notice received on 7/19/21)

 

 

 

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1 hour ago, Austin&Olga said:

So just an update on my end -- I received an RFE notice today through the Lawfully app. I still haven't received the actual physical document with instructions by mail. Should I be concerned? I'm just wondering what they are going to want on our end. 

I hate to hear this for you guys, hopefully it's nothing big.

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Hi  Like a lot of people I want to pursue the expedite request.  I keep calling and get the robooperator and she only gives me the option of getting a text or an email but not an option to talk to someone.  When people are filing for the expedite request - is there a paper form on online form that you are completing and submitting or it is getting someone on the phone and just stating that you are requesting to expedite your application?

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Infopass is the magic word to get an Operator. You may wish to consider asking your Congress Representative to assist.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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Update on my case: we got approved today!

 

The timeline so far:

02.03 - request for expedite

04.03 - request granted

17.03 - case approved

 

Now, onto NVC... :)
I still have no idea how the timeline will look regarding NVC - Interview booked - Visa on hands. What happens with medical is also a bit worrying, since my vaccination card is dusty old Soviet-style piece of paper, which I can barely read myself. I'm in Paris currently and the information page for french medical says that my family doctor should sign off each vaccine I received and put corresponding dates - I don't even know where my doctor is at the moment. Guess we'll figure it out as it comes.

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9 minutes ago, chivaschivas said:

Update on my case: we got approved today!

 

The timeline so far:

02.03 - request for expedite

04.03 - request granted

17.03 - case approved

 

Now, onto NVC... :)
I still have no idea how the timeline will look regarding NVC - Interview booked - Visa on hands. What happens with medical is also a bit worrying, since my vaccination card is dusty old Soviet-style piece of paper, which I can barely read myself. I'm in Paris currently and the information page for french medical says that my family doctor should sign off each vaccine I received and put corresponding dates - I don't even know where my doctor is at the moment. Guess we'll figure it out as it comes.

Congratulations! Happy to hear yours was approved now I will be patiently waiting for the decision on mine. 

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Today I got the word that our petition was approved. She was a very happy lady when I told her.

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To post an update, our case was approved! Expedite was approved on 3/4 and case approved today, 3/23.

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8 hours ago, Cschaef25 said:

our case was approved!

Big cheers!!! :dance: 

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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Hi all!

Our expedite request was also approved, and last week we received an RFE. Thankfully we only needed to answer a couple questions that we initially had left blank (accidentally), and our response is already on the way to USCIS. Will the status of our case be updated on the website once they receive our mail? Or the next status change is going to be only upon approval? Just want to be sure they have received it.
Thank you, and wish you all a speedy and smooth process!

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