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Shauneg Experienced

Shauneg   762

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Omg.... the website literally says "As a result, we are unable to print visas...."

This is literally the worst news I could imagine getting right now.... we scheduled our interview THIS MORNING. We are soooooo close to the end and now this? It's going to be interesting to see how this affects people... I hope they are overestimating the problems :(

At least they have nearly a month to fix it before your interview. Literally the worst news are those who just had their interviews and have been expecting their visas the last few days. How many of them starting buying planes tickets and making plans? You are in a much better scenario.

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Lol.....guy should run for office..... Q: What caused this outage? Was it a malicious action or hack? We are working urgently to correct the problem and expect the system to be fully operational aga

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Finally issued!

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Elle&Kev   120

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Does anyone know how long it took them to fix the problem last year? Just to give an idea as to how long this may take to correct now.

I-751 Removal of Conditions

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4/15/17: I-751 Packet sent to CSC 
4/18/17: CSC Received
5/04/17: Check Cashed
5/05/17: NOA 1 
5/11/17: Biometrics Notice Received
5/26/17: Biometrics Appointment
4/18/18: Still Pending - Extension Stamp in Passport good for 6 months
8/25/18: Received an 18 month extension in the mail
12/20/18: Case Transferred from CA to NBC
5/9/2019: I 751 interview - was scheduled as a combo N400 - they said no N400 technical difficulties 
5/9/2019: Printing new 10 year Green Card
5/10/2019: Case status changed to - Your Case was Approved
 
N 400 Application / Submitted Online
************************************************
Application Support Center: Las Vegas, NV
4/19/18: N400 Application Submitted Online - $725 fee paid
4/20/18: Biometrics Notice Received (Online)
5/04/18: Biometrics Completed / Early Walk In - Scheduled appointment was for 5/11/18 ( estimated completion March 2019 10 months)
4/12/19: In Line notification for Testing and Interview - May 30th 
5/01/19: USCIS De Scheduled Interview
5/02/19: Interview Scheduled - June 11th
5/08/19: USCIS De Scheduled Interview
5/09/19: Combo I751 and N400 - Could not conduct the N400 today due to technical difficulties. 
5/10/19: Interview date scheduled - June 28th
6/28/19: N400 Interview
7/26/19: 🇺🇸 Oath Ceremony  🇺🇸
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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At least they have nearly a month to fix it before your interview. Literally the worst news are those who just had their interviews and have been expecting their visas the last few days. How many of them starting buying planes tickets and making plans? You are in a much better scenario.

I agree, it could always be worse. Doesn't change the fact that this is still upsetting and worrisome :( Well.... I hope it's fixed ASAP. This process sucks enough as it is without this on top of it! I'm happy to have VJ here to discuss everything with <3

K1 Visa Timeline:

Texas Service Center

NOA1: 10-15-14

NOA2: 05-15-15

Sent to NVC: 05-21-15

NVC received: 06-01-15
Sent to Paris: 06-04-15

Accepted at Paris: 06-08-15

Medical: 06-30-15

Interview, approved: 07-15-15

Pick up at embassy: 07-20-15

Entry to USA: 07-23-15

Adjustment of Status filed: 09-04-15

Biometrics Appt: 09-21-15

No interview

Approval: 03-18-16

 

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Shauneg   762

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I agree, it could always be worse. Doesn't change the fact that this is still upsetting and worrisome :( Well.... I hope it's fixed ASAP. This process sucks enough as it is without this on top of it! I'm happy to have VJ here to discuss everything with <3

I'm trying to look on the bright side of things..... :(

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Amhara   460

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At least they have nearly a month to fix it before your interview. Literally the worst news are those who just had their interviews and have been expecting their visas the last few days. How many of them starting buying planes tickets and making plans? You are in a much better scenario.

A few people on my March filer thread have already bought tickets (most of them are USC's going to support their fiance's). Our case actually showed an update on June 9th, but I'm not sure if that's because of this or if the embassy is beginning to process our petition. The latest email we got from the embassy said they take six weeks to process the paper file once they receive it and that they may contact us around June 15th and maybe an interview in July sometime. I'm hoping this doesn't take so long to correct.



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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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Omg.... the website literally says "As a result, we are unable to print visas...."

This is literally the worst news I could imagine getting right now.... we scheduled our interview THIS MORNING. We are soooooo close to the end and now this? It's going to be interesting to see how this affects people... I hope they are overestimating the problems :(

My sentiments exactly. I am so upset by this!

Husband's DFC for IR-1 visa and removing conditions

11 Sep. 09- Married in Kedougou, Senegal
06 Oct. 09- I-130 Petition submitted in Dakar
21 Oct. 09- Packet 3 received in Dakar
03 Nov. 09- Visa interview: approved!

05 Nov. 09- Visa in hand!!!
23 Jan. 10- Ousmane arrives in the US through JFK
22 Nov. 11- I-751 sent to Vermont Service Center
28 Nov. 11- I-751 NOA
31 Jan. 12- I-797 NOA
10 Feb. 12- Bio-metrics Appointment in Durham, NC
July 2012 ----moved to Seattle, Washington------
10 Jan. 13- I-751 Interview at Seattle field office
11 Feb 13- Green Card received in mail!!!!

Stepdaughter's IR-2 visa

07 Sep. 13- I-130 Petition submitted by USPS

11 Sep. 13- NOA

07 Mar. 14- Visa approved. Sent to NVC

19 Mar. 14- NVC received case

02 May 14- NVC case number/ IIDN received

02 May 14- AOS processing fee paid

02 May 14- DS-261 submitted

01 Aug 14- AOS packet received by NVC

30 Dec 14- AOS checklist received by NVC

09 Jan 15- DS-260 completed

29 Jan 15- IV packet received by NVC

04 June 15- formal notification of Embassy interview and NVC pre-processing completion

09 July 15- Embassy interview in Dakar, paternity test requested

19 Aug 15- Paternity test in Dakar

01 Oct 15- Visa in hand!!!

22 Oct 15- Arrived in US with Dad. POE: Seattle

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Shauneg   762

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My sentiments exactly. I am so upset by this!

Like I told them at least there's a month between now and your interview. Think of those who have had their interviews in the past week or so. They are literally at the finish line but can't cross.

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I wonder if this is going to affect AOS and ROC within the US, too?

the report clearly states that it is not effecting inside the US, it's all overseas

Horrible. I'm sorry to those waiting...


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No. no no no no no no.

We have our interview on Monday. You've got to be kidding. So many of us got stuck in TSC hell for 6+ months, and now this? Literally sitting here and crying at this.

K-1 Visa

♥ 10/2/14- I-129F form sent
♥ 10/3/14- USCIS received I-129F
♥ 10/7/14- NOA1
♥ 4/24/15- NOA2 [6.5 months; 199 days]
♥ 5/11/15- NVC received & case number assigned
♥ 5/13/15- NVC left
♥ 5/14/15- Consulate received & ready for interview
♥ 6/15/15- Interview- APPROVED!!

♥ 7/10/15- Visa in hand

♥ 7/11/15- POE

♥ 7/14/15- Marriage (Civil)

AOS

♥ 7/20/15- AOS/EAD/AP sent together

♥ 7/23/15- NOA1 for all 3

♥ 8/17/15- Biometrics

♥ 8/31/15- Expedited AP document (all in one day)

♥ 9/22/15- EAD NOA2

♥ 9/30/15- Received EAD/AP combo card

♥ 11/20/15- AOS NOA2 (no interview)

♥ 11/25/15- Green card received! Woohoo!!!

"Can my fiance(e) visit on VWP while awaiting K-1 visa?"
Check out our recent experience coming through JFK on VWP here!

*Fellow Ecuamerican couples: All info you need to know--

Concise post NOA-2 steps, advice, & consulate info here!*

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Shauneg Experienced

Shauneg   762

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No. no no no no no no.

We have our interview on Monday. You've got to be kidding. So many of us got stuck in TSC hell for 6+ months, and now this? Literally sitting here and crying at this.

You're so close, don't let it get to you. That's probably impossible for awhile, but it's nothing we can control. Almost home....just gotta get past this last little bit. Hopefully it's nothing more than a few days.... many here feel the same.

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I was wondering about that. A few weeks ago, I was on a Canadian thread where some people had their visa's being issued delayed - but they said they were later issued. And on the DS - 260 for spousal visas, the ceac.gov isn't working so well.

I've been waiting almost 1 month to pay my visa fee online. The NVC website wasn't working, i think it still doesn't work for some applicants. I heard they delay some applications on purpose because they don't have enough people working at the immigration.

I was wondering about that. A few weeks ago, I was on a Canadian thread where some people had their visa's being issued delayed - but they said they were later issued. And on the DS - 260 for spousal visas, the ceac.gov isn't working so well.

I've been waiting almost 1 month to pay my visa fee online. The NVC website wasn't working, i think it still doesn't work for some applicants. I heard they delay some applications on purpose because they don't have enough people working at the immigration.

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Oops! This explains why i was told to expect an email from them for the time to pick up the visa. I was approved on June 11th. I hope they fix this soon

I-130 (California Service Center)

Category: F2A (Nigeria)

2013-08-03:Got Marriedrose.gif

2013-09-06 : I-130 Sent

Priority Date: 9th Sep 2013

2013-09-07: I-130 Received
2013-09-11: NOA-1

2013-09-13: NOA1 (Hard copy)smile.png

2013-10-21 NOA2dancin5hr.gif

2013-11-04 Case arrived at NVC

2013-11-24 AOS fee billed and paid

2014-01-02 AOS package sent to NVC

2014-01-03 IV fee paid.

2014-01-06 AOS package delivered (USPS.com)

2014-01-08 IV DS260 filled and submitted

2014-01-29 False DS260 Checklistno0pb.gif

2014-02-18 Case Complete through phone

2014-02-26 Case Complete Email

2015-05-01 Interview Date ( 11th June 2015) over the phone :D

2015-05-07 Interview Letter arrived via Email :dancing:

2015-05-09 Medical Test Completed

2015-05-12 Case shows READY at CEAC portal

2015-06-11 Visa Approved!!! :energy:

2015-07-01 Picked up the Passport with visa!!!

2015-07-04 POE( Smooth Entry, no question asked)

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I had contacted the senator's office to get my husband's passport back, the embassy replied within a day and contacted my husband to confirm if his phone number was the same and to go to the american express office when they call. the thing is, the ceac never updated after they emailed back, does anyone know if their system might be down as it has been in the news or they dont update records when a passport is sent back, i am a bit worried why the case status didnt update

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Ek shaam ati hai teri yaad le kar, Ek sham jati hai teri yaad le kar, Muje us sham ka intezar hai jo aye tumain apne sath le kar...




Interview: September 5, 2014 Second Interview:

July 1, 2015

Result: Administrative Processing Result: Still administrative processing

July 9, 2015 (senator reply)

mailed documents to embassy september 8 2014 August 4, 2015 (senator reply)

August 13, 2015

August 19 2015

updates: mailed documents to embassy September 1, 2015

September 4, 2015

12 september 2014 September 8 2015 (expiring soon)

16 september 2014 september 9 2015

26 november 2014 september 10 2015 (changed back to AP) received email for medical/ds260 submission

8 december2014 september 12, 2015

6 february 2015 september 17 2015 (email from embassy)

9 february 2015 Submitted medical/ds260 september 18 2015

10 february 2015 september 23, 2015

11 february 2015 september 30 2015 (documents received)

13 february 2015 October 1, 2015

25 february 2015 (senator email) October 6 2015 (call from embassy for fingerprints)

9 march 2015 (senator email) October 7 2015

16 march 2015 october 13 2015

17 march 2015 (call from embassy to submit additional evidence) October 14 2015 ISSUED :dancing:

26 march 2015 (reply to email ) Visa in Hand: October 17 2015

6 april 2015 (documents acknowledged)

9 april 2015

21 may 2015

16 june 2015

17 june 2015

18 june 2015

20 june 2015

24 june 2015

26 june 2015 (call from embassy, second interview call)

1 july 2015



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