Any February 2012 filers?

[Gavin + Heather 7]

Really amazed to see people buying tickets before their interviews. I'm not nearly that brave. And it's nothing to do with the legitimacy of our relationship, and *everything* to do with the difficulty of the consulate. I am so wishing right now that we were able to be that confident of the outcome of the interview: everything after Nov. 5 is a huge question mark.

Mariya, I'm so sorry to hear your update. Please take care of yourself.

The UK consulate seems to be quite good from what I've read, maybe due to the relationship between the two countries. I also know that it's not that long to receive the passport/visa after the interview. That's why I'm happy to book my flight before the interview.

[Gavin + Heather 7]

Hello everyone,

I think it'd be good to post here since a lot of March filers are still waiting for NOA2. As I can see most people here already got their interview date. My question is that: Does NVC email us with case numbers or do we have to call them? Can NVC provide us with tracking numbers when they forward approved petition to the US embassy? Your replies is appreciated.

Hi

NVC do eventually send out a letter I believe, but it's best to start calling them around 5 days after getting NOA2. You will be able to ask them if a case number has been given. Eventually they'll say when it's being or has been sent to the consulate. They wont give you a tracking number, you have to work it out for yourself using the formula below...

Go to the DHL website and click 'Express' then 'Tracking'. On the left you should have an option for 'Track by Shippers Reference', click this. Then on this page you add your search information...

Exmaple:

Shipper´s Reference: EXP 13 SEP2012A

Date range for shipment - From: 12/09/2012

Date range for shipment - To: 14/09/2012

Account Number: Ignore

Shipment Destination: You choose your country or you can leave it blank - blank will just list all the ones they shipped in the range

Generally if NVC say they shipped it you need to check a day either side of the date they say they shipped it adjusting the reference.

[SLMcT 5]

Hey all...been trying to get my head around the AOS Made a bit of a 'to-send' list. Hope anyone who's looked into it can point out anything missing and if it's right...hope it helps others!!!

AOS (Adjustment of Status)

- form I-485 http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-485.pdf

- copy of Birth Certificate

- copy of passport page with VISA

- 2 2"x2" passport-style photos taken within 30 days of filing

- form I-693 page one together with DS 3025 http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-693.pdf

- form G-325A http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/g-325a.pdf

- form I-864 Affidavit of Support showing +125% poverty guideline http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-864.pdf

- copy of individual federal income tax return, including W-2s for the most recent tax year

- last 3 tax returns (optional)

- last 6 months pay stubs

- letter from employer

- copy of fiancee petition approval notice

- copy of marriage certificate

- form I-94 arrival/departure document

- check for $985 filing fee + $85 biometrics fee - together in one check made payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security

File at:

(For USPS deliveries)

USCIS

P.O.Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4120

(For express mail and courier deliveries)

USCIS

Attn: FBAS

131 South Dearborn - 3rd Floor

Chicago, IL 60603-5517

[erminaNaydin 5]

so i sent the package of stuff to aydin 3 days ago. i paid 107 but it was with UPS. but i am really happy it came that fast. it came before the actual packet 3.. but we have been trying to call the embassy and they only do questions about the visa 1 hour a day mon- thurs it makes me furious. i just wanna see if my case arrive -,-!!

[MrsCastro 3]

My service request just finished the thirty days and it came back with backgrounds pending and as far as the congressional inquiry I was told to wait 45 business days for a response. I got lucky with a teir 2 rep yesterday that told me i was mistakenly on a administrative hold and put a request that is higher than a service request to get my NOA2 in five days. good luck you have been waiting longer than me i hope the best for you that something comes quickly.

Oh wow, really... I hope you really get yours soon! Thanks a lot, we probably broke a record or something.

[erminaNaydin 5]

SLMcT did you check this out.

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos

[SLMcT 5]

SLMcT did you check this out.

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos

Awesome thanks! I had forgotten about those guides!!! I like to try and work it out from the form guidelines first - it passes some time!!!

[OrderofProtection 42]

Is anyone getting super antsy, now that we are all so close, I can barely contain myself. I just CAN'T WAIT!!!!

[OrderofProtection 42]

Hey all...been trying to get my head around the AOS Made a bit of a 'to-send' list. Hope anyone who's looked into it can point out anything missing and if it's right...hope it helps others!!!

AOS (Adjustment of Status)

- form I-485 http://www.uscis.gov.../form/i-485.pdf

- copy of Birth Certificate

- copy of passport page with VISA

- 2 2"x2" passport-style photos taken within 30 days of filing

- form I-693 page one together with DS 3025 http://www.uscis.gov.../form/i-693.pdf

- form G-325A http://www.uscis.gov...form/g-325a.pdf

- form I-864 Affidavit of Support showing +125% poverty guideline http://www.uscis.gov.../form/i-864.pdf

- copy of individual federal income tax return, including W-2s for the most recent tax year

- last 3 tax returns (optional)

- last 6 months pay stubs

- letter from employer

- copy of fiancee petition approval notice

- copy of marriage certificate

- form I-94 arrival/departure document

- check for $985 filing fee + $85 biometrics fee - together in one check made payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security

File at:

(For USPS deliveries)

USCIS

P.O.Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4120

(For express mail and courier deliveries)

USCIS

Attn: FBAS

131 South Dearborn - 3rd Floor

Chicago, IL 60603-5517

Can it only be paid by check? I was hoping to put it on a CC since at this point I have no idea how I'm going to save $1000 with all the other stuff going on!!

[Gavin + Heather 7]

Is anyone getting super antsy, now that we are all so close, I can barely contain myself. I just CAN'T WAIT!!!!

Yep, although gutted I didn't buy my flight a couple of days ago. Price has gone up around £140

[OrderofProtection 42]

Yep, although gutted I didn't buy my flight a couple of days ago. Price has gone up around £140

Yep, Julian has been pricing flights too and said they are much higher. He loves flying Virgin, but might have to fly Billy's Bobs Express to save some $$

[SLMcT 5]

Can it only be paid by check? I was hoping to put it on a CC since at this point I have no idea how I'm going to save $1000 with all the other stuff going on!!

It's the only payment method mentioned in the instructions http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-485instr.pdf It's a killer that you have to pay that just after getting married...crazy!!! Writing a check for $1000 is what everyone wants to do on return from their honeymoon right!!!

Is anyone getting super antsy, now that we are all so close, I can barely contain myself. I just CAN'T WAIT!!!!

YES!!!!! We have to wait to hear back from someone and can't really book anything until that piece of the puzzle falls into place and it's like AAAAHHHHHH I just want to book already!!!!!

[Aphroditee 1]

Hi

NVC do eventually send out a letter I believe, but it's best to start calling them around 5 days after getting NOA2. You will be able to ask them if a case number has been given. Eventually they'll say when it's being or has been sent to the consulate. They wont give you a tracking number, you have to work it out for yourself using the formula below...

Go to the DHL website and click 'Express' then 'Tracking'. On the left you should have an option for 'Track by Shippers Reference', click this. Then on this page you add your search information...

Exmaple:

Shipper´s Reference: EXP 13 SEP2012A

Date range for shipment - From: 12/09/2012

Date range for shipment - To: 14/09/2012

Account Number: Ignore

Shipment Destination: You choose your country or you can leave it blank - blank will just list all the ones they shipped in the range

Generally if NVC say they shipped it you need to check a day either side of the date they say they shipped it adjusting the reference.

Thank you. My fiance will try to call NVC next week and see if they have received our approved petition package.

[at long last 58]

Is anyone getting super antsy, now that we are all so close, I can barely contain myself. I just CAN'T WAIT!!!!

Antsy can't begin to describe how I'm feeling... Interview date set, car rentals, hotel rooms all booked. Surgery is a go for Oct 18. Sweetie arrives here in Canada on Oct 17, Interview on Oct 22 then fly out as soon as we can pick up visa. I phoned Loomis who takes care of the pick ups with the consulate here and they said the consulate will expedite our delivery if we pay at the consulate once the visa has been approved. Consulate replied to my email and said "we will discuss it at your appointment"

Oh and did I mention my sweetie got so excited when we got our NOA2 he mailed out the invitations? Our wedding date was going to be Oct 28. It's going to be very close but not sure how much can be done once we arrive there on Oct 25-26..

Terri

[SLMcT 5]

Antsy can't begin to describe how I'm feeling... Interview date set, car rentals, hotel rooms all booked. Surgery is a go for Oct 18. Sweetie arrives here in Canada on Oct 17, Interview on Oct 22 then fly out as soon as we can pick up visa. I phoned Loomis who takes care of the pick ups with the consulate here and they said the consulate will expedite our delivery if we pay at the consulate once the visa has been approved. Consulate replied to my email and said "we will discuss it at your appointment"

Oh and did I mention my sweetie got so excited when we got our NOA2 he mailed out the invitations? Our wedding date was going to be Oct 28. It's going to be very close but not sure how much can be done once we arrive there on Oct 25-26..

Terri

WOW!!! I'm so glad he can be there for your surgery, I know how much that means. Jason had surgery in August and it was awful not being able to be there at the hospital and then to care for him didn't feel right that his mother had to care for him...it should have been me!!! Sorry, rant over

Hope you can remain composed until then!!!