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Navyk Experienced

Navyk   78

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I have a very bad news to share - I messed up totally and am having to send I-864 again - going to USPS Office.:bonk: :bonk: :bonk:

We had sent AOS on 8/3 and since we didn't get any response till 8/13, we send out an email with a copy of the AOS packet. By 8/15 the original AOS was processed and the case was closed on 8/15.

But our inquiry email was processed on 8/16 and they issued a RFE now asking us to send signed I-864 again. I tried to plead with a supervisor but she gave two option - i) she can put up to her highier authority to ignore the email but it will take time (20 business days) and then if they decide that I should send it, then it gets further delayed (20 business days) or ii) I submit I-864 quickly and it will get processed quickly (20 Business days).

The lesson I learned and I want other to be aware is never resend your documents in email.

USA

01/08/13 - Approved and GC is order for production on 1/8/14

09/12/13 - Case transferred to CSC. NOA2 received on 09/18/13

08/30/13 - Biometrics Done - No walk ins allowed at this LSC (received on 8/16/13).

08/05/13 - NOA1 (received on 08/10/13)

08/01/13 - Mailed I-751 (received on 8/2/13 - check cashed on 8/5/13)

12/28/11 - Received SSN (applied on 12/20/11, as we didn't get based on DS-230 options)
11/28/11 - Received Green Card (Expires on 10/30/13) - Welcome Letter on 11/17/11
10/30/11 - POE - Houston, TX

Chennai Consulate (40 days)
10/28/11 - Received Visa papers and Passport at VFS
10/25/11 - Interview Cleared Successfully (Spouse was not allowed in)

NVC: (90 days from NOA2 to Consulate)
08/31/11 - Case Completed (Interview 10/25/11) - Received at Chennai on 09/19/11
07/22/11 - NVC Case Number

USCIS: (92 days)

6/21/11 - NOA2 (NOA1 on 3/25/11) - took a month to get to NVC
3/21/11 - I-130 sent to USCIS Lockbox, Chicago.

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Palladin   18

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You already sent in the paper documents with authentic signature, so why did you send a computer copy by email? If I were you I would send just an inquiry email with no document I intend to send in. So now here you go you send in something with less authenticity than desired and so they ask for you to send in the REAL THING.

Probably the best thing you can do is send the package by USPS, but politely include a cover letter telling them that they should have received it previously, and this new AOS package is identical to previous submission, so if they can, just ignore this new package as redundant. See if it works.

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Anh map Grand Master

Anh map   2,098

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Ouch! Sorry to hear about this.

I-864 Affidavit of Support FAQ -->> https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/support/i-864-frequently-asked-questions.html

FOREIGN INCOME REPORTING & TAX FILING -->> https://www.irs.gov/publications/p54/ch01.html#en_US_2015_publink100047318

CALL THIS NUMBER TO ORDER IRS TAX TRANSCRIPTS >> 800-908-9946

PLEASE READ THE GUIDES -->> Link to Visa Journey Guides

MULTI ENTRY SPOUSE VISA TO VN -->>Link to Visa Exemption for Vietnamese Residents Overseas & Their Spouses

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Ryan H   3,791

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Ouch.......

Sorry to hear that.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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Navyk Experienced

Navyk   78

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Guys, I posted this so that others learn from my bad experience and avoid such foolish mistakes.

Well looking at this positively, we still have a chance of making it to the October Interview. Who knows there may be a blessing in disguise behind this mishap for us. Wife (who was disappointed that we missed September narrowly) called and was very understanding - is planning to go to her grand parents house to spend sometime with them.

I thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for His grace is sufficient for us.

USA

01/08/13 - Approved and GC is order for production on 1/8/14

09/12/13 - Case transferred to CSC. NOA2 received on 09/18/13

08/30/13 - Biometrics Done - No walk ins allowed at this LSC (received on 8/16/13).

08/05/13 - NOA1 (received on 08/10/13)

08/01/13 - Mailed I-751 (received on 8/2/13 - check cashed on 8/5/13)

12/28/11 - Received SSN (applied on 12/20/11, as we didn't get based on DS-230 options)
11/28/11 - Received Green Card (Expires on 10/30/13) - Welcome Letter on 11/17/11
10/30/11 - POE - Houston, TX

Chennai Consulate (40 days)
10/28/11 - Received Visa papers and Passport at VFS
10/25/11 - Interview Cleared Successfully (Spouse was not allowed in)

NVC: (90 days from NOA2 to Consulate)
08/31/11 - Case Completed (Interview 10/25/11) - Received at Chennai on 09/19/11
07/22/11 - NVC Case Number

USCIS: (92 days)

6/21/11 - NOA2 (NOA1 on 3/25/11) - took a month to get to NVC
3/21/11 - I-130 sent to USCIS Lockbox, Chicago.

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Guys, I posted this so that others learn from my bad experience and avoid such foolish mistakes.

Well looking at this positively, we still have a chance of making it to the October Interview. Who knows there may be a blessing in disguise behind this mishap for us. Wife (who was disappointed that we missed September narrowly) called and was very understanding - is planning to go to her grand parents house to spend sometime with them.

I thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for His grace is sufficient for us.

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After all, your case is definitely nearing the finish line so no worries... And I'm sure in GOD's time you and your wife will be together anyway... Cheer up :)

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ghepardo   8

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ouch! Maybe it's worth a post or move unto the "stupid RFE" thread, not that you are stupid, but that mistakes are inherent with or without a god(s)...

good luck and speedy recovery!

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Navyk Experienced

Navyk   78

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ouch! Maybe it's worth a post or move unto the "stupid RFE" thread, not that you are stupid, but that mistakes are inherent with or without a god(s)...

good luck and speedy recovery!

Thanks. I already added there.

USA

01/08/13 - Approved and GC is order for production on 1/8/14

09/12/13 - Case transferred to CSC. NOA2 received on 09/18/13

08/30/13 - Biometrics Done - No walk ins allowed at this LSC (received on 8/16/13).

08/05/13 - NOA1 (received on 08/10/13)

08/01/13 - Mailed I-751 (received on 8/2/13 - check cashed on 8/5/13)

12/28/11 - Received SSN (applied on 12/20/11, as we didn't get based on DS-230 options)
11/28/11 - Received Green Card (Expires on 10/30/13) - Welcome Letter on 11/17/11
10/30/11 - POE - Houston, TX

Chennai Consulate (40 days)
10/28/11 - Received Visa papers and Passport at VFS
10/25/11 - Interview Cleared Successfully (Spouse was not allowed in)

NVC: (90 days from NOA2 to Consulate)
08/31/11 - Case Completed (Interview 10/25/11) - Received at Chennai on 09/19/11
07/22/11 - NVC Case Number

USCIS: (92 days)

6/21/11 - NOA2 (NOA1 on 3/25/11) - took a month to get to NVC
3/21/11 - I-130 sent to USCIS Lockbox, Chicago.

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Josie-Be-Happy   11

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Guys, I posted this so that others learn from my bad experience and avoid such foolish mistakes.

Well looking at this positively, we still have a chance of making it to the October Interview. Who knows there may be a blessing in disguise behind this mishap for us. Wife (who was disappointed that we missed September narrowly) called and was very understanding - is planning to go to her grand parents house to spend sometime with them.

I thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for His grace is sufficient for us.

Thank you for your willingness to share your experience for others to see and possibly help others to avoid another hardship to this already complicated and long drawn out process. I've read so many of your posting which were very helpful and I'm sure your advisories have helped other VJ'ers along the way. May God bless you and your family and hopefully this will be just a very short bump in the road. Thank you, again.

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Dave and Kinnari   31

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I can understand why he did this.

There was a time that NVC was off the wall with its traditional timeline. Just look how long it is taking for people to get their case numbers after receiving NOA2 currently....

He took a gamble in doing this to see if he would be able to get their attention and process the package faster since we were expecting the certainty of quick timelines the NVC guide (LIng-Che) gave us.

I am for being pro-active in this race, but sometimes it crosses the line and ends up hurting you. This is a case of that.

I do applaud NavyK for trying this, he was a guide in the realm of NVC blackhole the past 1.5 months or so. NVC seems to be on track currently.

No worries though. He caught it early enough. They should have it by noon tomorrow and he has a darn good chance to finish up by the end of this month. I don't know if he is gonna make it to the October interview pool, but I am pulling for him that he does.

USCIS- (77 Days)
I-130 Sent : 04-05-2011
I-130 NOA1 : 04-08-2011
I-130 NOA2 : 06-24-2011
NVC- (29 Days)
NVC Received : 07-25-2011
NVC Case Closed: 08-23-2011
Medical/VFS/Interview
Interview Date Recieved: 09-02-2011
Medical Completed: 09-16-2011
VFS Fees Paid and Documents Submitted: 10-21-2011
Interview: 11-10-2011

Interview Status: Approved
Visa In Hand: 11-10-2011
USA
P.O.E- Chicago, IL: 12-16-11
Recieved Welcome Letter: 01-03-2012
Received Green Card: 01-19-2012
Re-applied for SSN: 01-23-2012
Received SSN: 01-27-2012
Apply for Removal of Conditions: 09-17-13

ROC- (112 Days)

I-751 Sent (CSC): 11-22-13

Check Cashed: 11-27-13

I-751 NOA1: 11-30-13

Biometrics: 12-23-13
Case Status: Approved
Green Card Issued: 3-14-14

Green Card In Hand: 3-20-14

CITIZENSHIP

Apply For N-400: 1-28-15

Check Cashed: 02-5-15

NOA: 02-11-15

Biometrics: 03-2-15

In Line Interview: 06-10-15

Interview: 07-20-15

Interview Status: Approved

Oath Ceremony: 08-20-15

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