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kennym Proficient

kennym   275

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Colombia
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All

I am wondering if this is something to get worried about.. Last Monday, 19 Apr I sent my Package to Vermont Svc Ctr via USPS. I received a confirmation on the 20th (next day) that the package was delivered...

The Package contained the I-129F and all supporting Docs, along with a "Cashiers Check" for $455.00.

I am only a little concerened, because I've noticed most timelines show checks were cashed within a few days.. My bank explained that it is unlikely that they will be able to use the check information to do an EFT, but honestly, it depends who you talk to at the bank..

I am a little concerned.. I was really hoping that my petition would flow smoothly through the process, but seems like it's getting a rough start...

I'm hoping for my NOA2 by the end of may... lol.. Jus kiddin..

Please send me your thoughts...

Thanks in advance...

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Markieboy   104

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Philippines
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Ours was cashed in about a week. My advice is to allow two weeks.

If it's not cashed by then, I'd call USCIS or make Infopass appointment.

NATURALIZATION
02/15/13 - Mailed N-400
02/19/13 - Received by Phoenix Lockbox (day 01)
02/21/13 - NOA1 issued (day 03)

REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS (WIFE)
02/18/12 - Eligible for Removal of Conditions on Residence
03/23/12 - Mailed I-751 to CSC
03/26/12 - Received by CSC (day 01)
03/31/12 - Received NOA1 (day 06)
05/02/12 - Biometrics done (day 38)
10/23/12 - Received approval email (day 212)
11/01/12 - Received green card (day 221)

IR-2 (STEPDAUGHTER)
06/01/10 - Mailed I-130 petition
06/03/10 - Package delivered to USCIS (day 01)
06/08/10 - NOA1 issued (day 06)
11/03/10 - Received approval email (day 154)
11/08/10 - Received approval notice in mail (day 159)

NATIONAL VISA CENTER (STEPDAUGHTER)
11/08/10 - NVC received case from USCIS
11/09/10 - NVC case # & IIN generated, email addresses given, DS-3032 sent via email & USPS (day 01)
11/16/10 - Received and paid AOS bill (day 08)
11/17/10 - AOS bill marked as PAID; AOS packet express mailed (day 09)
11/19/10 - Received and paid IV bill; DS-3032 accepted (day 11)
11/22/10 - IV bill marked as PAID; IV packet express mailed (day 14)
12/03/10 - Sign-in failed (day 25)
12/09/10 - INTERVIEW SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 10, 2011 @ 6:45AM
12/28/10 - Medical exam done at SLEC Manila - PASSED! (day 40)
01/10/11 - Interview at USEM Manila - APPROVED! (day 53)
01/21/11 - Stepdaughter received passport with IR-2 visa! (day 64)

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JimVaPhuong Veteran

JimVaPhuong   4,863

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Vietnam
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My check was cashed about a week after I sent the petition. Despite what it says in the I-129F instructions, they did NOT do an electronic funds transfer. I was able to view the canceled check on my bank's website.

I've heard people say it sometimes takes two or three weeks before their check is cashed. There doesn't seem to be any explanation for why some take longer than others.

12/15/2009 - K1 Visa Interview - APPROVED!

12/29/2009 - Married in Oakland, CA!

08/18/2010 - AOS Interview - APPROVED!

05/01/2013 - Removal of Conditions - APPROVED!

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baron555   934

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Kenya
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I was really hoping that my petition would flow smoothly through the process, but seems like it's getting a rough start...

I'm hoping for my NOA2 by the end of may... lol.. Jus kiddin..

I'd say your petition is flowing through quite smoothly. Take a chill pill; you won't see the NOA2 for about 5 months. Relax and maintain the relationship.

Phil (Lockport, near Chicago) and Alla (Lobnya, near Moscow)

As of Dec 7, 2009, now Zero miles apart (literally)!

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hambone Apprentice

hambone   0

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Colombia
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6 days, confirmed by my online statement (but I'm @ the CA center) - hang in there, this is a marathon as I understand it.

Timeline ~

Met @ colombiancupid.com: August 2009

3 trips to Cartagena, Colombia: Nov '09 - Mar '10*

* Engaged on the 3rd trip (Santa Marta)

Trip to Lima, Peru: May 18 - 31, 2010

Next trip to Colombia: July 21 - Aug. 2nd, 2010

K-1 Process

I-129f Packet mailed: 4-20-10

Check cashed by USCIS: 4-26-10

NOA1: rec'd NOA1 letter: 4-29-10

NOA2: red'd NOA2 email and APPROVED!!! 6-28-10

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kennym Proficient

kennym   275

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Colombia
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Acording to the bank, Check Cashed!!!

Received the EAC Number and created the online account and set up all my alerts..

Current Status shows "Initial Review"..

Now the marathon starts...

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hambone   0

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Acording to the bank, Check Cashed!!!

Received the EAC Number and created the online account and set up all my alerts..

Current Status shows "Initial Review"..

Now the marathon starts...

Where do you get this EAC #?

Timeline ~

Met @ colombiancupid.com: August 2009

3 trips to Cartagena, Colombia: Nov '09 - Mar '10*

* Engaged on the 3rd trip (Santa Marta)

Trip to Lima, Peru: May 18 - 31, 2010

Next trip to Colombia: July 21 - Aug. 2nd, 2010

K-1 Process

I-129f Packet mailed: 4-20-10

Check cashed by USCIS: 4-26-10

NOA1: rec'd NOA1 letter: 4-29-10

NOA2: red'd NOA2 email and APPROVED!!! 6-28-10

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hambone Apprentice

hambone   0

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Never mind, I am brain dead.. That's what it should be...

Thx! - I had to zoom the #### out of it, b/c it's blurry... - mine is a WAC (assuming W for CA/West and E for NH/East?)

I think mine is WAC1013950817 - so very similar. Appreciate the help.

I'll try to get registered on the USCIS site.

Timeline ~

Met @ colombiancupid.com: August 2009

3 trips to Cartagena, Colombia: Nov '09 - Mar '10*

* Engaged on the 3rd trip (Santa Marta)

Trip to Lima, Peru: May 18 - 31, 2010

Next trip to Colombia: July 21 - Aug. 2nd, 2010

K-1 Process

I-129f Packet mailed: 4-20-10

Check cashed by USCIS: 4-26-10

NOA1: rec'd NOA1 letter: 4-29-10

NOA2: red'd NOA2 email and APPROVED!!! 6-28-10

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frank&machie   0

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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My check FINALLY got cashed! Well, 2 weeks seems like a long time!

So, as I applied to VSC, I was expecting to see a number starting with EAC 10#'s on the back of the check. There is a really long string of numbers at the top of the back of the check ending with T129F, however nothing with EAC. I tried calling USCIS, the rep told me they can't give me a case number until after 30 days. (She wouldn't even try to check the database).

Any advice (on how to get my application receipt number) or do I just have to wait until June 11 or later? (Note, check cashed yesterday, but NOA1 NOT received as of yet).

Thanks,

Frank

K1 Journey

May 11, 2010: I-129F sent

May 19, 2010: Received at VSC

May 25, 2010: Check cashed

May 25, 2010: NOA1 (date on the notice)

May 31, 2010: touched (on Memorial Day?)

Jun 01, 2010: Received NOA1 paper copy (never received email)

Jun 25, 2010: Received NOA2 email (wow, VSC much faster than we expected!!!)

Jun 28, 2010: NVC received (estimated)

Jun 30, 2010: NVC sent to MNL

Jul 02, 2010: Received MNL number (phone call to NVC)

Jul 02, 2010: Received NOA2 paper copy

Jul 16 - 19 2010, Medical exam - Passed!

Aug 17, 2010: Interview - Passed!

Sep 01, 2010: Travel to US

Sep 01, 2010: POE SFO

Nov 27, 2010: Wedding

Nov 29, 2010: Start AOS

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