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Filed: F-2A Visa Country: India
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My husband called NVC. They are telling to wait for 7 weeks! What a mess?

USCIS Stage

05/22/2013- I-`30 Sent

05/24/2013 - Priority Date

05/29/2013- NOA 1 Hardcopy Received

09/09/2013 - Transfer Notice: VSC to NSC

11/06/2013 - NOA2- Approved

11/08/2013 - Case Shipped to NVC

11/11/2013 - NOA2 Hardcopy Received

NVC Stage

12/18/2013- Received Case Number & IIN (Recieved on phone: 12/17/2013)

12/19/2013- DS-261 generated & filled

12/20/2013- AOS fee bil generated & paid

12/24/2013- IV Pakcet fee bill generated

12/26/2013- IV Packet fee paid

01/04/2014- DS-260 filled & submitted online

02/04/2014 - AOS Packet sent

01/15/2014 - IV Packet Sent

02/08/2014 - Received FALSE Checklist

03/03/2014 - Received Checklist for AOS

03/10/2014 - Shipped AOS Checklist response to NVC

03/26/2014 - Case Complete ...........So Happy :dancing:04/02/2014- Received CC EMail
Retrogression hits in June Visa bulletin....stucked!

02/07/2015-Interview scheduled date

CONSULATE

Medical:02/18/2015

Biometrics:03/12/2015

Interview:03/18/2015---- Result- AP (Asked to submit New Joint Sponsor)

Submitted New Joint Sponsor: 03/30/2015

Status on CEAC changed to ISSUED: 04/01/2015 :dancing::wow:

Collected Passport and Visa Packet: 04/04/2015 :):energy::dancing:

POE:04/30/2015 (Boston)

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Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Nepal
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My husband called NVC. They are telling to wait for 7 weeks! What a mess?

Hasn't it already been 7 weeks for you?.

Is NVC able to tell you whether they received the file.

If file has not reached NVC then chances are USCIS still has the file for some reason. There were cases that I read somewhere in the other forum that USCIS accidently shipped the file to local office instead of NVC.

Would suggest calling NVC and if file is not there then calling USCIS and speaking to a supervisor and asking for information as to when and where it was sent.

Good Luck.

I-130 (California Service Center) / Category: F2A / Priority Date: Sep 6rd, 2013

I-130
2013-09-01 : I-130 Sent

  • 2013-09-03: I-130 Received
  • 2013-09-06: NOA-1
  • 2013-10-01: NOA2 approved (SMS and email from USCIS

2013-10-06: NOA2 (Hardcopy)

NVC

2013-10-15: NVC received the case

2013-10-21: Case Number , Invoice Number and BIN received

  • 2013-10-24: Choice of Agent (DS 261) filled. (AOS, IV fee not available yet)
  • 2013-10-25: Email to pay AOS fee
  • 2013-10-28: AOS payment available and paid
  • 2013-10-30: AOS Shows as "Paid"
  • 2013-11-01: Mailed i864 docs
  • 2013-11-01: IV fee available and paid
  • 2013-11-01: AOS Docs received at NVC ( Based on USPS tracking )
  • 2013-11-04 IV Supporting Docs mailed ( IV payment still shows as IN PROCESS...but moneys already withdrawn from account)
  • 2013-11-06 IV Supporting Docs received ( Based on USPS tracking )
  • 2013-11-07: IV Shows as "PAID"

2013-11-07: Received/Entered both AOS and IV in the system for review.

  • 2013-11-08: DS 260 completes and submitted.

2013-12-05: Received checklist for AOS

In Part 4. Information on the Sponsor, please correct the following...

[x] Item 12. As the petitioner sponsoring your spouse or child, you must indicate whether or not you are currently on active duty in the U.S. armed services.

In Part 6. Sponsor's Income and Employment, please correct the following...

[x] Item 10. The current annual household income must equal the sum of items 5, 6.c., 7.c., 8.c., and 9.c.

  • 2013-12-05: Sent checklist response for AOS
  • 2013-12-07: Received "false checklist": IV Docs reviewed and accepted

2013-12-11: Entered checklist for AOS into system

2014-01-06: Case Complete per call to NVC.

2014-01-29: Interview Date assigned

2014-02-03: CEAC site updated to "In Transit"

2014-03-04: Interview Date

2014-03-04: VISA APPROVED. pickup on 2013-03-06

Thanks to all
GLTA

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Filed: F-2A Visa Country: India
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We have already got email and online notification in case status just after 2 days of approval that it has been shipped to NVC. Approval on Nov 6 and shippment to NVC on Nov 8.

USCIS Stage

05/22/2013- I-`30 Sent

05/24/2013 - Priority Date

05/29/2013- NOA 1 Hardcopy Received

09/09/2013 - Transfer Notice: VSC to NSC

11/06/2013 - NOA2- Approved

11/08/2013 - Case Shipped to NVC

11/11/2013 - NOA2 Hardcopy Received

NVC Stage

12/18/2013- Received Case Number & IIN (Recieved on phone: 12/17/2013)

12/19/2013- DS-261 generated & filled

12/20/2013- AOS fee bil generated & paid

12/24/2013- IV Pakcet fee bill generated

12/26/2013- IV Packet fee paid

01/04/2014- DS-260 filled & submitted online

02/04/2014 - AOS Packet sent

01/15/2014 - IV Packet Sent

02/08/2014 - Received FALSE Checklist

03/03/2014 - Received Checklist for AOS

03/10/2014 - Shipped AOS Checklist response to NVC

03/26/2014 - Case Complete ...........So Happy :dancing:04/02/2014- Received CC EMail
Retrogression hits in June Visa bulletin....stucked!

02/07/2015-Interview scheduled date

CONSULATE

Medical:02/18/2015

Biometrics:03/12/2015

Interview:03/18/2015---- Result- AP (Asked to submit New Joint Sponsor)

Submitted New Joint Sponsor: 03/30/2015

Status on CEAC changed to ISSUED: 04/01/2015 :dancing::wow:

Collected Passport and Visa Packet: 04/04/2015 :):energy::dancing:

POE:04/30/2015 (Boston)

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Finally, we got our case number. Now we can move on to submitting documents.

I just login to ceac website, I understand that the DS-260 and I864 invoices could take some time before being generated.

How about DS-261? Is it supposed to be in there or is it accessible elsewhere?

How long does it usually take to get it generated since I notice from people's timeline that they submitted their DS-261 at the same day as when they got their case number?

Thanks.

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Became LPR:

10/28/2008

I-130

Filling I-130 spouse while still an LPR

02/13/2013 - Case arrived at USCIS

02/21/2013 - NOA1

08/15/2013 - NOA2

N-400:

07/31/2013 - sent N-400

08/13/2013 - NOA

08/26/2013 - Biometric

10/03/2013 - Received Interview Letter

11/07/2013 - Interview

12/17/2013 - Oath ceremony

NVC

11/01/2013 - Case arrived at NVC

11/20/2013 - Received case #, IIN, Beneficiary number, gave e-mail addresses

11/21/2013 - Submitted DS-261

11/22/2013 - AOS bill invoiced & paid

11/25/2013 - AOS Package sent

11/26/2013 - AOS bill appears as PAID

11/26/2013 - IV bill invoiced & paid

11/27/2013 - IV Package sent

12/02/2013 - AOS/I864 and IV packages received by NVC

12/03/2013 - IV bill appears as PAID

12/03/2013 - Submitted DS-260

12/17/2013 - Requested NVC to upgrade the petition from F2A to CR1 category

12/26/2013 - Got checklist for I864, sent the correction back

12/30/2013 - NVC received the I864 checklist package

01/06/2014 - NVC confirmed that our petition was upgraded to CR1 category

01/23/2014 - Case Complete

01/29/2014 - Received interview letter

03/26/2014 - Interview - APPROVED!!

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Finally, we got our case number. Now we can move on to submitting documents.

I just login to ceac website, I understand that the DS-260 and I864 invoices could take some time before being generated.

How about DS-261? Is it supposed to be in there or is it accessible elsewhere?

How long does it usually take to get it generated since I notice from people's timeline that they submitted their DS-261 at the same day as when they got their case number?

Once you also have your ID invoice number, you may complete and submit the ds-261 agent of choice.

Thanks.

?? Wife & son of an LPR??

April 2, 2013 = Priority Date

Aug. 21, 2013 = Approval (NOA2)

Oct. 10, 2013 = Case received at NVC

Oct. 15, 2013 = Case Number & IIN received via mail

Oct. 19, 2013 = DS-261 agent of choice completed

Oct. 21, 2013 = AOS Fee Bill received & Paid

Oct. 29, 2013 = IV Fee Bill received and Paid

Nov. 06, 2013 = AOS entered into system for review

Nov. 20, 2013 = DS-260 completed

Nov. 27, 2013 = IV documents entered into system for review

Dec. 02, 2013 = AOS Checklist received

Dec.10, 2013 = AOS Checklist Response entered into system for review

Dec.20, 2013 = IV Packet accepted

Jan.02, 2014 = Case Completed

Feb. 11,13-14, 2014 = Medical Examination at St. Lukes

Mar. 04, 2014 = Rescheduled Interview (originally Mar.18, 2014) VISA APPROVED!!!!

Mar. 08, 2014 = VISA ONHAND!!!

Mar. 12, 2014 = Pre-departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS)

Mar. 21, 2014 = POE (LAX)

Apr. 27, 2014 = GC received

May 15, 2014 = re-apply for SSN

May 21, 2014 = SSN received

......Thank You Lord for everything.....

"God stretches our patience to enlarge our soul."

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Filed: F-2A Visa Country: India
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When did you receive approval? How many days it took to receive case number?

USCIS Stage

05/22/2013- I-`30 Sent

05/24/2013 - Priority Date

05/29/2013- NOA 1 Hardcopy Received

09/09/2013 - Transfer Notice: VSC to NSC

11/06/2013 - NOA2- Approved

11/08/2013 - Case Shipped to NVC

11/11/2013 - NOA2 Hardcopy Received

NVC Stage

12/18/2013- Received Case Number & IIN (Recieved on phone: 12/17/2013)

12/19/2013- DS-261 generated & filled

12/20/2013- AOS fee bil generated & paid

12/24/2013- IV Pakcet fee bill generated

12/26/2013- IV Packet fee paid

01/04/2014- DS-260 filled & submitted online

02/04/2014 - AOS Packet sent

01/15/2014 - IV Packet Sent

02/08/2014 - Received FALSE Checklist

03/03/2014 - Received Checklist for AOS

03/10/2014 - Shipped AOS Checklist response to NVC

03/26/2014 - Case Complete ...........So Happy :dancing:04/02/2014- Received CC EMail
Retrogression hits in June Visa bulletin....stucked!

02/07/2015-Interview scheduled date

CONSULATE

Medical:02/18/2015

Biometrics:03/12/2015

Interview:03/18/2015---- Result- AP (Asked to submit New Joint Sponsor)

Submitted New Joint Sponsor: 03/30/2015

Status on CEAC changed to ISSUED: 04/01/2015 :dancing::wow:

Collected Passport and Visa Packet: 04/04/2015 :):energy::dancing:

POE:04/30/2015 (Boston)

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Congrats BlackField!! How long it took for you to get your case number? And can you tell me what is DS-261 form for? And what is procedure do we have to pay first or fill DS - 261 form?

Thanks for all your help.

Finally, we got our case number. Now we can move on to submitting documents.

I just login to ceac website, I understand that the DS-260 and I864 invoices could take some time before being generated.

How about DS-261? Is it supposed to be in there or is it accessible elsewhere?

How long does it usually take to get it generated since I notice from people's timeline that they submitted their DS-261 at the same day as when they got their case number?

Thanks.

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Congrats BlackField!! How long it took for you to get your case number? And can you tell me what is DS-261 form for? And what is procedure do we have to pay first or fill DS - 261 form?

Thanks for all your help.

You can look at my posts, click on Spoiler - Show button to see my timeline.

DS-261 form is an online form to tell NVC if the petitioner/attorney wants to act as the beneficiary agent. This form replaces the DS-3032 paper based form starting from Sept 1st, 2013.

Became LPR:

10/28/2008

I-130

Filling I-130 spouse while still an LPR

02/13/2013 - Case arrived at USCIS

02/21/2013 - NOA1

08/15/2013 - NOA2

N-400:

07/31/2013 - sent N-400

08/13/2013 - NOA

08/26/2013 - Biometric

10/03/2013 - Received Interview Letter

11/07/2013 - Interview

12/17/2013 - Oath ceremony

NVC

11/01/2013 - Case arrived at NVC

11/20/2013 - Received case #, IIN, Beneficiary number, gave e-mail addresses

11/21/2013 - Submitted DS-261

11/22/2013 - AOS bill invoiced & paid

11/25/2013 - AOS Package sent

11/26/2013 - AOS bill appears as PAID

11/26/2013 - IV bill invoiced & paid

11/27/2013 - IV Package sent

12/02/2013 - AOS/I864 and IV packages received by NVC

12/03/2013 - IV bill appears as PAID

12/03/2013 - Submitted DS-260

12/17/2013 - Requested NVC to upgrade the petition from F2A to CR1 category

12/26/2013 - Got checklist for I864, sent the correction back

12/30/2013 - NVC received the I864 checklist package

01/06/2014 - NVC confirmed that our petition was upgraded to CR1 category

01/23/2014 - Case Complete

01/29/2014 - Received interview letter

03/26/2014 - Interview - APPROVED!!

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Once you also have your ID invoice number, you may complete and submit the ds-261 agent of choice.

I have the Invoice Identification number as well, but I do not see DS-261 form in the ceac website after I login.

There are two links that I can logon to, it appears they are used for different purposes?

1. https://ceac.state.gov/IV/Login.aspx (Is this the website where I am supposed to see the DS-261 form? Currently, I got an error message, I do not see DS-261 form)

2. https://ceac.state.gov/CTRAC/Invoice/Signon.aspx?node=Signin (This one, I can see the invoices, although they are NOT invoiced yet. Apparently, this is expected until NVC sends to invoice to us)

Became LPR:

10/28/2008

I-130

Filling I-130 spouse while still an LPR

02/13/2013 - Case arrived at USCIS

02/21/2013 - NOA1

08/15/2013 - NOA2

N-400:

07/31/2013 - sent N-400

08/13/2013 - NOA

08/26/2013 - Biometric

10/03/2013 - Received Interview Letter

11/07/2013 - Interview

12/17/2013 - Oath ceremony

NVC

11/01/2013 - Case arrived at NVC

11/20/2013 - Received case #, IIN, Beneficiary number, gave e-mail addresses

11/21/2013 - Submitted DS-261

11/22/2013 - AOS bill invoiced & paid

11/25/2013 - AOS Package sent

11/26/2013 - AOS bill appears as PAID

11/26/2013 - IV bill invoiced & paid

11/27/2013 - IV Package sent

12/02/2013 - AOS/I864 and IV packages received by NVC

12/03/2013 - IV bill appears as PAID

12/03/2013 - Submitted DS-260

12/17/2013 - Requested NVC to upgrade the petition from F2A to CR1 category

12/26/2013 - Got checklist for I864, sent the correction back

12/30/2013 - NVC received the I864 checklist package

01/06/2014 - NVC confirmed that our petition was upgraded to CR1 category

01/23/2014 - Case Complete

01/29/2014 - Received interview letter

03/26/2014 - Interview - APPROVED!!

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Thanks BlackField. I really appreciate your help.

And you even mentioned about DS-260 availability? What is that then?

I hope your process goes fast.. ...

You can look at my posts, click on Spoiler - Show button to see my timeline.

DS-261 form is an online form to tell NVC if the petitioner/attorney wants to act as the beneficiary agent. This form replaces the DS-3032 paper based form starting from Sept 1st, 2013.

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I have the Invoice Identification number as well, but I do not see DS-261 form in the ceac website after I login.

There are two links that I can logon to, it appears they are used for different purposes?

1. https://ceac.state.gov/IV/Login.aspx (Is this the website where I am supposed to see the DS-261 form? Currently, I got an error message, I do not see DS-261 form)

2. https://ceac.state.gov/CTRAC/Invoice/Signon.aspx?node=Signin (This one, I can see the invoices, although they are NOT invoiced yet. Apparently, this is expected until NVC sends to invoice to us)

hi,

give it couple days. check my timeline to get an idea.

I-130 (California Service Center) / Category: F2A / Priority Date: Sep 6rd, 2013

I-130
2013-09-01 : I-130 Sent

  • 2013-09-03: I-130 Received
  • 2013-09-06: NOA-1
  • 2013-10-01: NOA2 approved (SMS and email from USCIS

2013-10-06: NOA2 (Hardcopy)

NVC

2013-10-15: NVC received the case

2013-10-21: Case Number , Invoice Number and BIN received

  • 2013-10-24: Choice of Agent (DS 261) filled. (AOS, IV fee not available yet)
  • 2013-10-25: Email to pay AOS fee
  • 2013-10-28: AOS payment available and paid
  • 2013-10-30: AOS Shows as "Paid"
  • 2013-11-01: Mailed i864 docs
  • 2013-11-01: IV fee available and paid
  • 2013-11-01: AOS Docs received at NVC ( Based on USPS tracking )
  • 2013-11-04 IV Supporting Docs mailed ( IV payment still shows as IN PROCESS...but moneys already withdrawn from account)
  • 2013-11-06 IV Supporting Docs received ( Based on USPS tracking )
  • 2013-11-07: IV Shows as "PAID"

2013-11-07: Received/Entered both AOS and IV in the system for review.

  • 2013-11-08: DS 260 completes and submitted.

2013-12-05: Received checklist for AOS

In Part 4. Information on the Sponsor, please correct the following...

[x] Item 12. As the petitioner sponsoring your spouse or child, you must indicate whether or not you are currently on active duty in the U.S. armed services.

In Part 6. Sponsor's Income and Employment, please correct the following...

[x] Item 10. The current annual household income must equal the sum of items 5, 6.c., 7.c., 8.c., and 9.c.

  • 2013-12-05: Sent checklist response for AOS
  • 2013-12-07: Received "false checklist": IV Docs reviewed and accepted

2013-12-11: Entered checklist for AOS into system

2014-01-06: Case Complete per call to NVC.

2014-01-29: Interview Date assigned

2014-02-03: CEAC site updated to "In Transit"

2014-03-04: Interview Date

2014-03-04: VISA APPROVED. pickup on 2013-03-06

Thanks to all
GLTA

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Thanks BlackField. I really appreciate your help.

And you even mentioned about DS-260 availability? What is that then?

I hope your process goes fast.. ...

DS-260 (online based form) replaces the DS-230 (paper based form).

If you are not familiar with the DS-230 form, you might want to look at the VisaJourney wiki page as far as the requirements and download the DS-230 form from USCIS website to get familiar yourself.

From what I understand, the DS-260 online form is similar to the DS-230, I don't know yet as I have NOT filled it up myself, smile.png.

hi,

give it couple days. check my timeline to get an idea.

Thanks, the DS-261 form just showed up on https://ceac.state.gov/IV/Login.aspx.

Now, waiting for the fees to be payable.

Became LPR:

10/28/2008

I-130

Filling I-130 spouse while still an LPR

02/13/2013 - Case arrived at USCIS

02/21/2013 - NOA1

08/15/2013 - NOA2

N-400:

07/31/2013 - sent N-400

08/13/2013 - NOA

08/26/2013 - Biometric

10/03/2013 - Received Interview Letter

11/07/2013 - Interview

12/17/2013 - Oath ceremony

NVC

11/01/2013 - Case arrived at NVC

11/20/2013 - Received case #, IIN, Beneficiary number, gave e-mail addresses

11/21/2013 - Submitted DS-261

11/22/2013 - AOS bill invoiced & paid

11/25/2013 - AOS Package sent

11/26/2013 - AOS bill appears as PAID

11/26/2013 - IV bill invoiced & paid

11/27/2013 - IV Package sent

12/02/2013 - AOS/I864 and IV packages received by NVC

12/03/2013 - IV bill appears as PAID

12/03/2013 - Submitted DS-260

12/17/2013 - Requested NVC to upgrade the petition from F2A to CR1 category

12/26/2013 - Got checklist for I864, sent the correction back

12/30/2013 - NVC received the I864 checklist package

01/06/2014 - NVC confirmed that our petition was upgraded to CR1 category

01/23/2014 - Case Complete

01/29/2014 - Received interview letter

03/26/2014 - Interview - APPROVED!!

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Thanks Blackfield and pob260. I will do. All your information was very useful.

Keep your details updated.

Thanks.

DS-260 (online based form) replaces the DS-230 (paper based form).
If you are not familiar with the DS-230 form, you might want to look at the VisaJourney wiki page as far as the requirements and download the DS-230 form from USCIS website to get familiar yourself.

From what I understand, the DS-260 online form is similar to the DS-230, I don't know yet as I have NOT filled it up myself, smile.png.

Thanks, the DS-261 form just showed up on https://ceac.state.gov/IV/Login.aspx.

Now, waiting for the fees to be payable.

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In I-864 we have to include our income details at 3 different places. One is My Current individual annual income (Part 6, 5th point) and other one is where we have to include last year's tax year and tax income - Sponsor's Income and Employment (Part 6, 13a/13b/13c) Do my amount should be same for Current individual and last years tax (13a,1) ?

Appreciate your help.

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Part 6. 5th point - you need to fill your current income whatever you are making now.

13a - Tax income you filed with IRS for the year 2012

13b - Tax income you filed with IRS for the year 2011

13c - Tax income you filed with IRS for the year 2010

Your amount can be the same as it was in 2012 if there is no change in salary/income.

Hope this will help!!!!

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