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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Taiwan
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17 minutes ago, Rosaly said:

Wait. She definitely did not use the word denied Or refused.

And just found on USTravelDocs that when denied, you get passport back immediately 🙈

 

I think I found my answer already and the exhaustion just gets to me.

Time for a nap 🤣

 

Visas are approved after the interview and only after all administrative processing is complete.  Verbal approvals are not binding.  Sounds like everything is normal.  Your only official approval will be noted by the CEAC status.

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: K-1 Visa Country: Netherlands
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Posted
24 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Visas are approved after the interview and only after all administrative processing is complete.  Verbal approvals are not binding.  Sounds like everything is normal.  Your only official approval will be noted by the CEAC status.

Which still says application received. 

But it also clearly says to wait 2 or 3 business days before it may change to approve, and then even 1 or 2 before it will say issued.

So more waiting 🤣 I hope I get it all before the end of the month🙏🏻 so I can book my flight 

 

I thought I wouldn't feel nervous anymore after approval. 😅 I'm still nervous

I-129F - 2023, September 28

NOA1 - 2023, October 2

NOA2 - 2024, March 29

NVC Case# - 2024, April 19

Consulate Received - 2024, April 25

DS-160+$$ - 2024, May 14

P3 & P4 received - 2024, May 16

Medical exam - 2024, June 7

Interview - 2024, July 12, APPROVED!

Visa Issued - 2024, July 16

Visa Received - 2024, July 18

US Entry - 2024, August 24

Wedding planned - 2024, Oktober 31

To be continued...

💖

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Taiwan
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Posted
2 minutes ago, Rosaly said:

so I can book my flight 

It is recommended to wait until after the visa is in hand and has been checked for errors.

"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: K-1 Visa Country: Netherlands
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Posted
2 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

It is recommended to wait until after the visa is in hand and has been checked for errors.

Yes, I am waiting for that of course 😊

I-129F - 2023, September 28

NOA1 - 2023, October 2

NOA2 - 2024, March 29

NVC Case# - 2024, April 19

Consulate Received - 2024, April 25

DS-160+$$ - 2024, May 14

P3 & P4 received - 2024, May 16

Medical exam - 2024, June 7

Interview - 2024, July 12, APPROVED!

Visa Issued - 2024, July 16

Visa Received - 2024, July 18

US Entry - 2024, August 24

Wedding planned - 2024, Oktober 31

To be continued...

💖

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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Posted
3 hours ago, Rosaly said:

Time for a nap

It's ALWAYS time for a nap, I've concluded.

In fact, I apologize to all the naps that I skipped as a child.

Congratulations on what is 99.44% an approval!

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: Taiwan
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Posted
4 hours ago, Rosaly said:

I'm still nervous

I think you'll get great news soon.  

"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: K-1 Visa Country: Germany
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Posted
4 hours ago, Rosaly said:

Which still says application received. 

But it also clearly says to wait 2 or 3 business days before it may change to approve, and then even 1 or 2 before it will say issued.

So more waiting 🤣 I hope I get it all before the end of the month🙏🏻 so I can book my flight 

 

I thought I wouldn't feel nervous anymore after approval. 😅 I'm still nervous

Our case updated to approval next day.

And then to issued a day or 2 after that.

And my fiance got emailed a tracking number either same day or the day after, and according to tracking should get it Monday.

 

So that's only a week from interview.

 

Frankfurt seems to be pretty quick with the processing lol

 

I know what you mean, I still feel like we were missing something 😅

I-129f/K-1 Visa

 

I-129f Sent:  08-07-2023

I-129f NOA1:  08-15-2023

I-129f NOA2: 03-05-2024

NVC Case # Assigned:  03-25-2024

Consulate Received: 04-11-2024

Packet 3 Received: 04-25-2024

Interview Date: 07-09-2024 APPROVED!

Visa Issued: 07-11-2024

Visa Received: 7-15-2024

Date of Entry: 11-5-2024

Married: 12-18-2024

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Netherlands
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Posted
1 hour ago, MalloryCat said:

Our case updated to approval next day.

And then to issued a day or 2 after that.

And my fiance got emailed a tracking number either same day or the day after, and according to tracking should get it Monday.

 

So that's only a week from interview.

 

Frankfurt seems to be pretty quick with the processing lol

 

I know what you mean, I still feel like we were missing something 😅

I have the weekend right in between 😅 I think that's why I'm still nervous. It's not changing during the weekend because the consulate is closed then. Safe to assume I may see either Monday or Tuesday,  and should it indeed be about a week after to be delivered, that would be faster than expected.  🤭

And yes, exactly and very well put! We are still missing something 😂

I-129F - 2023, September 28

NOA1 - 2023, October 2

NOA2 - 2024, March 29

NVC Case# - 2024, April 19

Consulate Received - 2024, April 25

DS-160+$$ - 2024, May 14

P3 & P4 received - 2024, May 16

Medical exam - 2024, June 7

Interview - 2024, July 12, APPROVED!

Visa Issued - 2024, July 16

Visa Received - 2024, July 18

US Entry - 2024, August 24

Wedding planned - 2024, Oktober 31

To be continued...

💖

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Netherlands
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Posted
On 7/14/2024 at 12:04 AM, MalloryCat said:

Our case updated to approval next day.

And then to issued a day or 2 after that.

 

Any indication on the time you and your fiance noticed the status was updated?

ive been checking what feels like every 15 minutes or so, and nothing yet.

 

I know im incredibly impatient, but i just wanna be able to shake this nervous feeling 🤣 im so done with it

I-129F - 2023, September 28

NOA1 - 2023, October 2

NOA2 - 2024, March 29

NVC Case# - 2024, April 19

Consulate Received - 2024, April 25

DS-160+$$ - 2024, May 14

P3 & P4 received - 2024, May 16

Medical exam - 2024, June 7

Interview - 2024, July 12, APPROVED!

Visa Issued - 2024, July 16

Visa Received - 2024, July 18

US Entry - 2024, August 24

Wedding planned - 2024, Oktober 31

To be continued...

💖

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Germany
Timeline
Posted
2 minutes ago, Rosaly said:

Any indication on the time you and your fiance noticed the status was updated?

ive been checking what feels like every 15 minutes or so, and nothing yet.

 

I know im incredibly impatient, but i just wanna be able to shake this nervous feeling  🤣  im so done with it

I believe i checked it next day (so wednesday 7/10) at about 8AM EST, and it said Approved

and then the Issued status update showed as the 11th.

 

Since your interview was on a friday, id guess it would update either tuesday or wednesday.

I-129f/K-1 Visa

 

I-129f Sent:  08-07-2023

I-129f NOA1:  08-15-2023

I-129f NOA2: 03-05-2024

NVC Case # Assigned:  03-25-2024

Consulate Received: 04-11-2024

Packet 3 Received: 04-25-2024

Interview Date: 07-09-2024 APPROVED!

Visa Issued: 07-11-2024

Visa Received: 7-15-2024

Date of Entry: 11-5-2024

Married: 12-18-2024

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Netherlands
Timeline
Posted

haha, thank you!

 

My fiance and I are both so exited, we've absolutely had it with all the waiting. 

More patience required, aye!😆

I-129F - 2023, September 28

NOA1 - 2023, October 2

NOA2 - 2024, March 29

NVC Case# - 2024, April 19

Consulate Received - 2024, April 25

DS-160+$$ - 2024, May 14

P3 & P4 received - 2024, May 16

Medical exam - 2024, June 7

Interview - 2024, July 12, APPROVED!

Visa Issued - 2024, July 16

Visa Received - 2024, July 18

US Entry - 2024, August 24

Wedding planned - 2024, Oktober 31

To be continued...

💖

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Taiwan
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Posted
1 hour ago, Rosaly said:

APPROVED!!!!

 

I can breathe!!!

 

😃

Congratulations!!!!  

"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: K-1 Visa Country: Netherlands
Timeline
Posted

And Already Issued as well!

 

They work pretty fast there in frankfurt! 😂

 

I want to thank everyone for all the questions answered, all the information shared and all the nerves calmed 😘

I Will continue to do the same for others here on the forum 😊

I-129F - 2023, September 28

NOA1 - 2023, October 2

NOA2 - 2024, March 29

NVC Case# - 2024, April 19

Consulate Received - 2024, April 25

DS-160+$$ - 2024, May 14

P3 & P4 received - 2024, May 16

Medical exam - 2024, June 7

Interview - 2024, July 12, APPROVED!

Visa Issued - 2024, July 16

Visa Received - 2024, July 18

US Entry - 2024, August 24

Wedding planned - 2024, Oktober 31

To be continued...

💖

 
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