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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Taiwan
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Posted (edited)

Submit required documents to NVC, pay the fees, then contact the consulate for more instructions (interview time/date).

Edited by Crazy Cat

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Taiwan
Timeline
Posted
15 minutes ago, Navalpreet Kaur said:

Should I ask embassy for expedited interview by myself?

Yes.  

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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Posted

A hijack post has been removed.  If you have an unrelated question, please start your own thread.

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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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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Posted

An unanswered duplicate thread has been removed.  Please wait for answers in this thread. :) 

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(!).

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Myanmar
Timeline
Posted
20 hours ago, Navalpreet Kaur said:

I have received dq mail from nvc saying that my case is dqed and they will schedule an interview with embassy when the slot will be avlbl. What should I do now? Should I contact embassy by myself as my case is expedited?

When does the beneficiary reach age 18?

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Myanmar
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Posted
On 7/17/2023 at 4:17 AM, Navalpreet Kaur said:

Should I ask embassy for expedited interview by myself?

 

On 7/17/2023 at 4:33 AM, Crazy Cat said:

Yes.  

So did you take Cat’s advice 2 weeks ago?

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Taiwan
Timeline
Posted (edited)

In the world of immigration, inaction very rarely ends with positive results.  

Edited by Crazy Cat

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Myanmar
Timeline
Posted
6 minutes ago, Navalpreet Kaur said:

No actually i am very confused bcz i am worried that mailing to embassy directly doesnot make any negative impact on case. I so worried.

Please tell me what should I do ?

You were given solid advice from @Crazy Cat . If you do not want to follow that advice then your beneficiary can file N-400 in 5 years to become a U.S. citizen. 
 

Being worried shows that your heart is in the right place.

 

However good intentions alone are not enough.

 

Ask yourself if you have it in you to see this process through:

 

* get your child a visa before December 1.

 

* bring your child into the U.S. before December 1.

 

* After entry into the US, take your child to SSA to get an SSN

 

* After the SSN is in hand, take your child to the state motor vehicles department to get for your child’s state ID

 

* Once the state ID is in hand, take your child to post office to apply for your child’s US passport book and passport card

 

* Once the U.S. passport is in hand, file N-600 for your child to get a certificate of citizenship.

 

If you will not today, commit to yourself and your child your willingness and commitment to do all of the above, then inform your child and NVC that all this is too much effort, and instead

 

* you have decided your child will bot be taking advantage of the benefits of the Child Citizenship Act  of 2000 (CCA2000).

 

* withdraw the I-864W and replace it with an I-864. Now you will be responsible for ensuring your child has a minimum income of $1500 per month for life.

 

* remind your child to pay the immigrant fee to get a green card

 

This way you have no responsibilities other than the I-864 obligation, and your child, as an 18 year old adult will be legally empowered to:

 

* go to SSA alone

* go to the motor vehicles department alone

* file N-400 alone in 5 years

* apply for a passport alone in 6 years

 

But if you want your child to benefit from CCA2000, then you  need to be proactive, now. 
 

Let us know what you your strategy is for your child: CCA2000 or N-400. If the former, follow the advice you have been given before it is too late.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filed: IR-2 Timeline
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46 minutes ago, Mike E said:

You were given solid advice from @Crazy Cat . If you do not want to follow that advice then your beneficiary can file N-400 in 5 years to become a U.S. citizen. 
 

Being worried shows that your heart is in the right place.

 

However good intentions alone are not enough.

 

Ask yourself if you have it in you to see this process through:

 

* get your child a visa before December 1.

 

* bring your child into the U.S. before December 1.

 

* After entry into the US, take your child to SSA to get an SSN

 

* After the SSN is in hand, take your child to the state motor vehicles department to get for your child’s state ID

 

* Once the state ID is in hand, take your child to post office to apply for your child’s US passport book and passport card

 

* Once the U.S. passport is in hand, file N-600 for your child to get a certificate of citizenship.

 

If you will not today, commit to yourself and your child your willingness and commitment to do all of the above, then inform your child and NVC that all this is too much effort, and instead

 

* you have decided your child will bot be taking advantage of the benefits of the Child Citizenship Act  of 2000 (CCA2000).

 

* withdraw the I-864W and replace it with an I-864. Now you will be responsible for ensuring your child has a minimum income of $1500 per month for life.

 

* remind your child to pay the immigrant fee to get a green card

 

This way you have no responsibilities other than the I-864 obligation, and your child, as an 18 year old adult will be legally empowered to:

 

* go to SSA alone

* go to the motor vehicles department alone

* file N-400 alone in 5 years

* apply for a passport alone in 6 years

 

But if you want your child to benefit from CCA2000, then you  need to be proactive, now. 
 

Let us know what you your strategy is for your child: CCA2000 or N-400. If the former, follow the advice you have been given before it is too late.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you so much for helping me. I will surely follow your advice.😊

1 hour ago, Crazy Cat said:

In the world of immigration, inaction very rarely ends with positive results.  

Thank you so much cat for your help. ☺️

 
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