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Nobby7   28

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We filed for my wife via mail for the reduced fee using the General Provision (5 year rule) since we waited long enough, though she was eligible after 3 years.

 

No notice yet, but tracking shows the package was received by at the USCIS lockbox on 10/4/24. I'm in the Dallas area. 🥳

06-09-2012 - Met in Lima, Peru
06-27-2012 - Officially a couple
02-14-2013 - Engaged!

05-02-2013 - Married in Callao, Peru!

07-03-2013 - I-130 petitions sent for wife and stepson

07-10-2013 - NOA1 (both petitions)

12-10-2013 - Notice of transfer to California Service Center from NBC (both petitions)

12-23-2013 - NOA2 (both petitions)

01-06-2014 - NVC Received

01-29-2014 - NVC case numbers assigned

02-06-2014 - DS-261 available and submitted (both petitions)

02-07-2014 - AOS bill invoiced and paid

02-08-2014 - AOS packages mailed (received on 02-18-14 per NVC)

02-11-2014 - AOS shows PAID

02-12-2014 - Resubmitted I-864 (noticed own error after sending AOS package) (received on 03-05-14 per NVC)

02-18-2014 - Stepson IV bill invoiced and paid

02-20-2014 - Stepson IV bill shows PAID, DS-260 available and submitted

02-21-2014 - Wife IV bill invoiced and paid

02-21-2014 - IV packages mailed (received on 02-26-14 per NVC)

02-25-2014 - Wife IV bill shows PAID, DS-260 available

02-26-2014 - Wife DS-260 submitted

03-06-2014 - AOS checklist requesting correct income information (sent on 02-12-14, waiting for review)
03-10-2014 - IV "false" checklist

03-14-2014 - CASE COMPLETE (Wife and stepson)

04-02-2014 - Email with Interview Letters. May 12th for both wife and stepson

04-21-2014 - Medical Examinations

05-12-2014 - Interview Result: BOTH VISAS APPROVED!

05-17-2014 - Visas in hand

09-07-2014 - Dallas POE (wife)

10-15-2014 - Miami POE (step-son)

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Chalandrae   31

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1 hour ago, Nobby7 said:

We filed for my wife via mail for the reduced fee using the General Provision (5 year rule) since we waited long enough, though she was eligible after 3 years.

 

No notice yet, but tracking shows the package was received by at the USCIS lockbox on 10/4/24. I'm in the Dallas area. 🥳

Mine shows Received at lockbox today! Hoping things will go smoothly! 
 

What did you send for the reduced fee? Everywhere I had looked mentioned most recent tax return, so I sent that and my husband’s most recent pay stuck (he is the sole provider for our family). I filed under general provision also. It felt old knowing I had to prove bona fide relationships every previous steps but this one. 
 

Good luck! Now to study for civics test! 

 

 

August 2011: Started talking to Brian
June 1st, 2012: Started dating (L)
July 29th 2012: Saw each other for the first time, met Family
August 2013: Got engaged
July 2014: Sent 1-129F petition
July 29th, 2014: Received NOA1.
February 5th, 2015: NOA2!
April 16th, 2015: Medical in Montréal
May 15th, 2015; Interview- APPROVED!
June 22nd, 2015: POE at Champlain Border

September 4th, 2015: Wedding! :dancing:
 

AOS/EAD/AP

February 20th, 2016: AOS/EAD/AP Package sent! (Received 2/25, yay for USPS delays!)

March 4th, 2016: NOA 1 for all 3 applications

March 11th, 2016: Hardcopies with all 3 receipt Numbers received

March 30th, 2016: Biometrics (as a code 2, Maybe have to go again?)

April 25th, 2016: Walk in for the SECOND Biometrics appoinment (Code 3 this time, Officer was not the happiest but told us to come back at noon and he'd let us in.)

May 16th, 2016: Submitted Service Request for I-765

June 8th, 2016: Called USCIS concerning delay, officer put another request in and said the previous one would like be ignored as it was created through their website.

June 21st, 2016: Contacted both NY Senators.

July 1st, 2016: RFIE for I-485.

July 8th, 2016; Sent Evidence Requested by USCIS. (Received July 13th)

July 15th, 2016; Emergency Advance Parole due to Family Emergency

July 27th, 2016; Contacted USCIS Ombudsman as my I-765 has been pending for 5 months.

July 30th,2016; EAD/AP have been approved!

 

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Nobby7   28

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16 minutes ago, Chalandrae said:

Mine shows Received at lockbox today! Hoping things will go smoothly! 
 

What did you send for the reduced fee? Everywhere I had looked mentioned most recent tax return, so I sent that and my husband’s most recent pay stuck (he is the sole provider for our family). I filed under general provision also. It felt old knowing I had to prove bona fide relationships every previous steps but this one. 
 

Good luck! Now to study for civics test! 

 

We sent our most recent Tax return and just in case also sent our 5 previous tax transcripts (though I'm pretty sure that wasn't needed).

 

Good luck!

06-09-2012 - Met in Lima, Peru
06-27-2012 - Officially a couple
02-14-2013 - Engaged!

05-02-2013 - Married in Callao, Peru!

07-03-2013 - I-130 petitions sent for wife and stepson

07-10-2013 - NOA1 (both petitions)

12-10-2013 - Notice of transfer to California Service Center from NBC (both petitions)

12-23-2013 - NOA2 (both petitions)

01-06-2014 - NVC Received

01-29-2014 - NVC case numbers assigned

02-06-2014 - DS-261 available and submitted (both petitions)

02-07-2014 - AOS bill invoiced and paid

02-08-2014 - AOS packages mailed (received on 02-18-14 per NVC)

02-11-2014 - AOS shows PAID

02-12-2014 - Resubmitted I-864 (noticed own error after sending AOS package) (received on 03-05-14 per NVC)

02-18-2014 - Stepson IV bill invoiced and paid

02-20-2014 - Stepson IV bill shows PAID, DS-260 available and submitted

02-21-2014 - Wife IV bill invoiced and paid

02-21-2014 - IV packages mailed (received on 02-26-14 per NVC)

02-25-2014 - Wife IV bill shows PAID, DS-260 available

02-26-2014 - Wife DS-260 submitted

03-06-2014 - AOS checklist requesting correct income information (sent on 02-12-14, waiting for review)
03-10-2014 - IV "false" checklist

03-14-2014 - CASE COMPLETE (Wife and stepson)

04-02-2014 - Email with Interview Letters. May 12th for both wife and stepson

04-21-2014 - Medical Examinations

05-12-2014 - Interview Result: BOTH VISAS APPROVED!

05-17-2014 - Visas in hand

09-07-2014 - Dallas POE (wife)

10-15-2014 - Miami POE (step-son)

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Crazy Cat   41,809

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8 minutes ago, Nobby7 said:

just in case also sent our 5 previous tax transcripts (though I'm pretty sure that wasn't needed).

Actually, it is needed as evidence to show good moral character for the past 5 years.

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.. 
 

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Nobby7   28

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1 minute ago, Crazy Cat said:

Actually, it is needed as evidence to show good moral character for the past 5 years.

 

Oh right! I remember now that was the original reason I printed those out ☺

06-09-2012 - Met in Lima, Peru
06-27-2012 - Officially a couple
02-14-2013 - Engaged!

05-02-2013 - Married in Callao, Peru!

07-03-2013 - I-130 petitions sent for wife and stepson

07-10-2013 - NOA1 (both petitions)

12-10-2013 - Notice of transfer to California Service Center from NBC (both petitions)

12-23-2013 - NOA2 (both petitions)

01-06-2014 - NVC Received

01-29-2014 - NVC case numbers assigned

02-06-2014 - DS-261 available and submitted (both petitions)

02-07-2014 - AOS bill invoiced and paid

02-08-2014 - AOS packages mailed (received on 02-18-14 per NVC)

02-11-2014 - AOS shows PAID

02-12-2014 - Resubmitted I-864 (noticed own error after sending AOS package) (received on 03-05-14 per NVC)

02-18-2014 - Stepson IV bill invoiced and paid

02-20-2014 - Stepson IV bill shows PAID, DS-260 available and submitted

02-21-2014 - Wife IV bill invoiced and paid

02-21-2014 - IV packages mailed (received on 02-26-14 per NVC)

02-25-2014 - Wife IV bill shows PAID, DS-260 available

02-26-2014 - Wife DS-260 submitted

03-06-2014 - AOS checklist requesting correct income information (sent on 02-12-14, waiting for review)
03-10-2014 - IV "false" checklist

03-14-2014 - CASE COMPLETE (Wife and stepson)

04-02-2014 - Email with Interview Letters. May 12th for both wife and stepson

04-21-2014 - Medical Examinations

05-12-2014 - Interview Result: BOTH VISAS APPROVED!

05-17-2014 - Visas in hand

09-07-2014 - Dallas POE (wife)

10-15-2014 - Miami POE (step-son)

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Crazy Cat   41,809

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Just now, Nobby7 said:

 

Oh right! I remember now that was the original reason I printed those out ☺

Dallas is pretty fast.  Wife file in August 2022.  Took the oath in Plano in January 2023.  

Note:  My Son lives in Little Elm.  I live close to Rockwall.

"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.. 
 

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Nobby7   28

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3 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Dallas is pretty fast.  Wife file in August 2022.  Took the oath in Plano in January 2023.  

Note:  My Son lives in Little Elm.  I live close to Rockwall.

 

Oh cool!

 

Did you file online or by mail? It seems at least the first notification is much faster for those who file online.

06-09-2012 - Met in Lima, Peru
06-27-2012 - Officially a couple
02-14-2013 - Engaged!

05-02-2013 - Married in Callao, Peru!

07-03-2013 - I-130 petitions sent for wife and stepson

07-10-2013 - NOA1 (both petitions)

12-10-2013 - Notice of transfer to California Service Center from NBC (both petitions)

12-23-2013 - NOA2 (both petitions)

01-06-2014 - NVC Received

01-29-2014 - NVC case numbers assigned

02-06-2014 - DS-261 available and submitted (both petitions)

02-07-2014 - AOS bill invoiced and paid

02-08-2014 - AOS packages mailed (received on 02-18-14 per NVC)

02-11-2014 - AOS shows PAID

02-12-2014 - Resubmitted I-864 (noticed own error after sending AOS package) (received on 03-05-14 per NVC)

02-18-2014 - Stepson IV bill invoiced and paid

02-20-2014 - Stepson IV bill shows PAID, DS-260 available and submitted

02-21-2014 - Wife IV bill invoiced and paid

02-21-2014 - IV packages mailed (received on 02-26-14 per NVC)

02-25-2014 - Wife IV bill shows PAID, DS-260 available

02-26-2014 - Wife DS-260 submitted

03-06-2014 - AOS checklist requesting correct income information (sent on 02-12-14, waiting for review)
03-10-2014 - IV "false" checklist

03-14-2014 - CASE COMPLETE (Wife and stepson)

04-02-2014 - Email with Interview Letters. May 12th for both wife and stepson

04-21-2014 - Medical Examinations

05-12-2014 - Interview Result: BOTH VISAS APPROVED!

05-17-2014 - Visas in hand

09-07-2014 - Dallas POE (wife)

10-15-2014 - Miami POE (step-son)

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7 minutes ago, Nobby7 said:

 

Oh cool!

 

Did you file online or by mail? It seems at least the first notification is much faster for those who file online.

Online.  Immediately received receipt and biometrics re-use notice.  

"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.. 
 

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Nobby7   28

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NOA1 via text today, no email yet but does say the official form will follow by mail.

 

Also, didn't realize they worked later in the evening. Got the text at 8pm. Here we go!

06-09-2012 - Met in Lima, Peru
06-27-2012 - Officially a couple
02-14-2013 - Engaged!

05-02-2013 - Married in Callao, Peru!

07-03-2013 - I-130 petitions sent for wife and stepson

07-10-2013 - NOA1 (both petitions)

12-10-2013 - Notice of transfer to California Service Center from NBC (both petitions)

12-23-2013 - NOA2 (both petitions)

01-06-2014 - NVC Received

01-29-2014 - NVC case numbers assigned

02-06-2014 - DS-261 available and submitted (both petitions)

02-07-2014 - AOS bill invoiced and paid

02-08-2014 - AOS packages mailed (received on 02-18-14 per NVC)

02-11-2014 - AOS shows PAID

02-12-2014 - Resubmitted I-864 (noticed own error after sending AOS package) (received on 03-05-14 per NVC)

02-18-2014 - Stepson IV bill invoiced and paid

02-20-2014 - Stepson IV bill shows PAID, DS-260 available and submitted

02-21-2014 - Wife IV bill invoiced and paid

02-21-2014 - IV packages mailed (received on 02-26-14 per NVC)

02-25-2014 - Wife IV bill shows PAID, DS-260 available

02-26-2014 - Wife DS-260 submitted

03-06-2014 - AOS checklist requesting correct income information (sent on 02-12-14, waiting for review)
03-10-2014 - IV "false" checklist

03-14-2014 - CASE COMPLETE (Wife and stepson)

04-02-2014 - Email with Interview Letters. May 12th for both wife and stepson

04-21-2014 - Medical Examinations

05-12-2014 - Interview Result: BOTH VISAS APPROVED!

05-17-2014 - Visas in hand

09-07-2014 - Dallas POE (wife)

10-15-2014 - Miami POE (step-son)

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22 minutes ago, Nobby7 said:

NOA1 via text today, no email yet but does say the official form will follow by mail.

 

Also, didn't realize they worked later in the evening. Got the text at 8pm. Here we go!

Messages can be delayed a lot. It may have been sent 5pm. But who knows...

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Nobby7   28

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41 minutes ago, OldUser said:

Messages can be delayed a lot. It may have been sent 5pm. But who knows...

Yeah I checked the case online and it says they received on 10/3, but tracking shows it delivered on 10/4 🤷🏻‍♂️

06-09-2012 - Met in Lima, Peru
06-27-2012 - Officially a couple
02-14-2013 - Engaged!

05-02-2013 - Married in Callao, Peru!

07-03-2013 - I-130 petitions sent for wife and stepson

07-10-2013 - NOA1 (both petitions)

12-10-2013 - Notice of transfer to California Service Center from NBC (both petitions)

12-23-2013 - NOA2 (both petitions)

01-06-2014 - NVC Received

01-29-2014 - NVC case numbers assigned

02-06-2014 - DS-261 available and submitted (both petitions)

02-07-2014 - AOS bill invoiced and paid

02-08-2014 - AOS packages mailed (received on 02-18-14 per NVC)

02-11-2014 - AOS shows PAID

02-12-2014 - Resubmitted I-864 (noticed own error after sending AOS package) (received on 03-05-14 per NVC)

02-18-2014 - Stepson IV bill invoiced and paid

02-20-2014 - Stepson IV bill shows PAID, DS-260 available and submitted

02-21-2014 - Wife IV bill invoiced and paid

02-21-2014 - IV packages mailed (received on 02-26-14 per NVC)

02-25-2014 - Wife IV bill shows PAID, DS-260 available

02-26-2014 - Wife DS-260 submitted

03-06-2014 - AOS checklist requesting correct income information (sent on 02-12-14, waiting for review)
03-10-2014 - IV "false" checklist

03-14-2014 - CASE COMPLETE (Wife and stepson)

04-02-2014 - Email with Interview Letters. May 12th for both wife and stepson

04-21-2014 - Medical Examinations

05-12-2014 - Interview Result: BOTH VISAS APPROVED!

05-17-2014 - Visas in hand

09-07-2014 - Dallas POE (wife)

10-15-2014 - Miami POE (step-son)

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Hello October Filers, 


I’m going to file this month. I entered with a CR1 in October 2019. Removed condition early 2023. Looking to file my N-400. My spouse cheated on me so we are separated now I have evidence of finding her in dating apps. We still filed taxes together for the year 2023. 
 

What documents do I need to file for my N400? and do I need an attorney’s help?

 

Thank you. 

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Hello October Filers, 


I’m going to file this month. I entered with a CR1 in October 2019. Removed condition early 2023. Looking to file my N-400. My spouse cheated on me so we are separated now I have evidence of finding her in dating apps. We still filed taxes together for the year 2023. 
 

What documents do I need to file for my N400? and do I need an attorney’s help?

 

Thank you. 

Sorry to hear about this. You need divorce decree. If you apply under 5 year rule and don't typically need marital evidence. Keep this evidence and evidence of cheating with you just in case.

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Nobby7   28

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Case status updated to "Initial Review" 👍🏼👍🏼

06-09-2012 - Met in Lima, Peru
06-27-2012 - Officially a couple
02-14-2013 - Engaged!

05-02-2013 - Married in Callao, Peru!

07-03-2013 - I-130 petitions sent for wife and stepson

07-10-2013 - NOA1 (both petitions)

12-10-2013 - Notice of transfer to California Service Center from NBC (both petitions)

12-23-2013 - NOA2 (both petitions)

01-06-2014 - NVC Received

01-29-2014 - NVC case numbers assigned

02-06-2014 - DS-261 available and submitted (both petitions)

02-07-2014 - AOS bill invoiced and paid

02-08-2014 - AOS packages mailed (received on 02-18-14 per NVC)

02-11-2014 - AOS shows PAID

02-12-2014 - Resubmitted I-864 (noticed own error after sending AOS package) (received on 03-05-14 per NVC)

02-18-2014 - Stepson IV bill invoiced and paid

02-20-2014 - Stepson IV bill shows PAID, DS-260 available and submitted

02-21-2014 - Wife IV bill invoiced and paid

02-21-2014 - IV packages mailed (received on 02-26-14 per NVC)

02-25-2014 - Wife IV bill shows PAID, DS-260 available

02-26-2014 - Wife DS-260 submitted

03-06-2014 - AOS checklist requesting correct income information (sent on 02-12-14, waiting for review)
03-10-2014 - IV "false" checklist

03-14-2014 - CASE COMPLETE (Wife and stepson)

04-02-2014 - Email with Interview Letters. May 12th for both wife and stepson

04-21-2014 - Medical Examinations

05-12-2014 - Interview Result: BOTH VISAS APPROVED!

05-17-2014 - Visas in hand

09-07-2014 - Dallas POE (wife)

10-15-2014 - Miami POE (step-son)

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