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12/16/2011 - Arrived In Philippines
12/23/2011 - Married In Philippines
01/05/2012 - Returned to HAWAII
USCIS
02/02/2012 - I-130 Sent (USPS)
02/05/2011 - Package arrived at chicago lockbox
02/06/2012 - NOA1
02/09/2012 - Received NOA1 797c form via usps
05/31/2012 - I-130 Approved (checked status online)
06/04/2012 - Received NOA2 hardcopy via usps

NVC
06/25/2012 - NVC received from USCIS
06/27/2012 - Received Case# & IID via phone
06/27/2012 - Emailed DS-3032 to NVC/automated response received

07/06/2012 - NVC rejected DS-3032 email, Called NVC (because my case has not yet been stored in their system)
07/08/2012 - Re-Emailed DS-3032 to NVC/automated response received (composed new E-mail)

07/09/2012 - Paid AOS bill online ($88)
07/11/2012 - AOS bill shows PAID
07/12/2012 - AOS package sent express mail via USPS
07/16/2012 - AOS package shows "DELIVERED" via USPS
07/20/2012 - DS-3032 (Choice of Agent) email accepted
07/20/2012 - AOS Package Accepted
07/23/2012 - IV bill invoiced
07/23/2012 - Paid IV bill online ($230)
07/25/2012 - IV bill shows PAID
07/25/2012 - IV package sent via UPS
07/27/2012 - IV package shows "DELIVERED" via UPS
08/01/2012 - IV Package Accepted
08/01/2012 - Case complete

US Embassy Manila

08/13/2012 - Med Day1 (Physical, Xray, blood test)
08/14/2012 - Med Day2 (Sputum required due to xray results) 6months treatment =(
05/14/2013 - Interview (approved!!)

06/17/2013 - VISA status "ISSUED"

06/21/2013 - VISA Delivered!!

06/29/2013 - ARRIVED IN HAWAII !!

06/16/2015 - FILED I-751 (USCIS RECEIVED ON 06/19/2015, But sent papers back to me for missing info on application papers. Re-sent on 06/23/2015)

07/02/2015 - Received I-797 Letter (Notice Of Action)

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It does not take 6 - 12 months to get NOA2 from CSC. It takes 4 - 7. After that, if you're prepared it'll take about 4 - 6 weeks to clear through NVC. How long it takes between NVC and the interview at the embassy is entirely dependent on the consulate/embassy. Some take longer to schedule, some take shorter. Usually between 1 - 3 months from NVC case closed.

Altogether you're looking at a 6 - 10 month process from the day of filing.

I see you and I have the same NOA1 date. I'm expecting my NOA2 some time in June.. The CSC has sped up significantly lately, so 4 - 5 months is a good bet.

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Is there a number I can call to speak to a officer/staff about my case? I just want to know the status of my NOA1 besides checking it online, because it seems like it never changes and I just want to make sure it is in the processing, anyone know? thank you =)

12/16/2011 - Arrived In Philippines
12/23/2011 - Married In Philippines
01/05/2012 - Returned to HAWAII
USCIS
02/02/2012 - I-130 Sent (USPS)
02/05/2011 - Package arrived at chicago lockbox
02/06/2012 - NOA1
02/09/2012 - Received NOA1 797c form via usps
05/31/2012 - I-130 Approved (checked status online)
06/04/2012 - Received NOA2 hardcopy via usps

NVC
06/25/2012 - NVC received from USCIS
06/27/2012 - Received Case# & IID via phone
06/27/2012 - Emailed DS-3032 to NVC/automated response received

07/06/2012 - NVC rejected DS-3032 email, Called NVC (because my case has not yet been stored in their system)
07/08/2012 - Re-Emailed DS-3032 to NVC/automated response received (composed new E-mail)

07/09/2012 - Paid AOS bill online ($88)
07/11/2012 - AOS bill shows PAID
07/12/2012 - AOS package sent express mail via USPS
07/16/2012 - AOS package shows "DELIVERED" via USPS
07/20/2012 - DS-3032 (Choice of Agent) email accepted
07/20/2012 - AOS Package Accepted
07/23/2012 - IV bill invoiced
07/23/2012 - Paid IV bill online ($230)
07/25/2012 - IV bill shows PAID
07/25/2012 - IV package sent via UPS
07/27/2012 - IV package shows "DELIVERED" via UPS
08/01/2012 - IV Package Accepted
08/01/2012 - Case complete

US Embassy Manila

08/13/2012 - Med Day1 (Physical, Xray, blood test)
08/14/2012 - Med Day2 (Sputum required due to xray results) 6months treatment =(
05/14/2013 - Interview (approved!!)

06/17/2013 - VISA status "ISSUED"

06/21/2013 - VISA Delivered!!

06/29/2013 - ARRIVED IN HAWAII !!

06/16/2015 - FILED I-751 (USCIS RECEIVED ON 06/19/2015, But sent papers back to me for missing info on application papers. Re-sent on 06/23/2015)

07/02/2015 - Received I-797 Letter (Notice Of Action)

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Is there a number I can call to speak to a officer/staff about my case? I just want to know the status of my NOA1 besides checking it online, because it seems like it never changes and I just want to make sure it is in the processing, anyone know? thank you =)

Your application is processing (or more accurately, in line to be processed, as there are thousands ahead of yours). Since your NOA1 is only 2 months old, your case will continue to show "Initial Review" until your application is approved and you get your NOA2. Most likely, it will still be 2-4 more months before anything changes. My case showed Initial Review for over 5 months until I got my NOA2. You can call National Customer Service Center (NCSC): 1-800-375-5283 if you wish, but all they will likely tell you is that they've got your application.

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Your application is processing (or more accurately, in line to be processed, as there are thousands ahead of yours). Since your NOA1 is only 2 months old, your case will continue to show "Initial Review" until your application is approved and you get your NOA2. Most likely, it will still be 2-4 more months before anything changes. My case showed Initial Review for over 5 months until I got my NOA2. You can call National Customer Service Center (NCSC): 1-800-375-5283 if you wish, but all they will likely tell you is that they've got your application.

Thank you, I will wait it out =) hoping for some good news soon.

by the way, i checked my status online and found this at the bottom of the page :

OMB control no. 1615-0080

Expiration date 6-30-2012

What does this mean? anyone know?

12/16/2011 - Arrived In Philippines
12/23/2011 - Married In Philippines
01/05/2012 - Returned to HAWAII
USCIS
02/02/2012 - I-130 Sent (USPS)
02/05/2011 - Package arrived at chicago lockbox
02/06/2012 - NOA1
02/09/2012 - Received NOA1 797c form via usps
05/31/2012 - I-130 Approved (checked status online)
06/04/2012 - Received NOA2 hardcopy via usps

NVC
06/25/2012 - NVC received from USCIS
06/27/2012 - Received Case# & IID via phone
06/27/2012 - Emailed DS-3032 to NVC/automated response received

07/06/2012 - NVC rejected DS-3032 email, Called NVC (because my case has not yet been stored in their system)
07/08/2012 - Re-Emailed DS-3032 to NVC/automated response received (composed new E-mail)

07/09/2012 - Paid AOS bill online ($88)
07/11/2012 - AOS bill shows PAID
07/12/2012 - AOS package sent express mail via USPS
07/16/2012 - AOS package shows "DELIVERED" via USPS
07/20/2012 - DS-3032 (Choice of Agent) email accepted
07/20/2012 - AOS Package Accepted
07/23/2012 - IV bill invoiced
07/23/2012 - Paid IV bill online ($230)
07/25/2012 - IV bill shows PAID
07/25/2012 - IV package sent via UPS
07/27/2012 - IV package shows "DELIVERED" via UPS
08/01/2012 - IV Package Accepted
08/01/2012 - Case complete

US Embassy Manila

08/13/2012 - Med Day1 (Physical, Xray, blood test)
08/14/2012 - Med Day2 (Sputum required due to xray results) 6months treatment =(
05/14/2013 - Interview (approved!!)

06/17/2013 - VISA status "ISSUED"

06/21/2013 - VISA Delivered!!

06/29/2013 - ARRIVED IN HAWAII !!

06/16/2015 - FILED I-751 (USCIS RECEIVED ON 06/19/2015, But sent papers back to me for missing info on application papers. Re-sent on 06/23/2015)

07/02/2015 - Received I-797 Letter (Notice Of Action)

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They CSC recieved ours on Nov 16 2011, ours is still in inital review! It's been 5 months this month so... Try not to check EVERYDAY! It can be very disheartening..Trust me! They will also not tell you much over the phone as your wife (like myself) are still 'uncleared' Which is what they are doing, checking backgrounds etc.

My Husband is USAF and he left the U.K in August 2011, I have seen him once in the whole time!

It's long, feels like it's never going to end, and I sometimes feel like giving up. But the thought of seeing him again is keeping me going.

Good Luck! :)

29/7/2010 - Married.

USCIS

9/11/2011 - I-130 Sent.

16/11/2011 - NOA 1.

26/4/2012 - NOA2.

162 DAYS.

NVC

7/5/2012 - NVC recieved case.

23/5/2012 - NVC Case Number.

31/5/2012 - A.O.S Paid. (Only due to other expenses)

15/6/2012 - IV Paid. (Only due to other expenses)

18/6/2012 - A.O.S & IV Packs sent to NVC.

9/7/2012 - A.O.S & IV Packs re-sent to NVC (No thanks to the courier...)

24/7/2012 - Checklist recieved. (They actually have everything they need)

25/7/2012 - CASE COMPLETE AT THE NVC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

01/08/2012 - Case left NVC, Recieved Interview Email!!!

79 Days (Including weekends)

7/6/2012 - Medical (London)

24/09/2012 - Interview (London Embassy) CHANGED BY EMBASSY.

10/09/2012 - Interview. APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!

14/09/2012 - Passport and Documents returned to me via courier.

28/09/2012 - Flights booked for Anchorage, AK!!!!!!!!!

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Thank you, I will wait it out =) hoping for some good news soon.

by the way, i checked my status online and found this at the bottom of the page :

OMB control no. 1615-0080

Expiration date 6-30-2012

What does this mean? anyone know?

It's to do with the forms, nothing to do with the case.

29/7/2010 - Married.

USCIS

9/11/2011 - I-130 Sent.

16/11/2011 - NOA 1.

26/4/2012 - NOA2.

162 DAYS.

NVC

7/5/2012 - NVC recieved case.

23/5/2012 - NVC Case Number.

31/5/2012 - A.O.S Paid. (Only due to other expenses)

15/6/2012 - IV Paid. (Only due to other expenses)

18/6/2012 - A.O.S & IV Packs sent to NVC.

9/7/2012 - A.O.S & IV Packs re-sent to NVC (No thanks to the courier...)

24/7/2012 - Checklist recieved. (They actually have everything they need)

25/7/2012 - CASE COMPLETE AT THE NVC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

01/08/2012 - Case left NVC, Recieved Interview Email!!!

79 Days (Including weekends)

7/6/2012 - Medical (London)

24/09/2012 - Interview (London Embassy) CHANGED BY EMBASSY.

10/09/2012 - Interview. APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!

14/09/2012 - Passport and Documents returned to me via courier.

28/09/2012 - Flights booked for Anchorage, AK!!!!!!!!!

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She had already gotten her NBI Clearance in Late Feb 2012, also she has the original marriage certificate from the NSO ( I have it as well ), she also has original birth certificate. All others should be a breeze to get =) . Would you know if she is able to take her "medical exam" now or does she need to wait until its been approved?

Also , would you know if she is considered an "immediate relative"?

Not sure if anyone replied to this yet, but when you turn in all the signed paperwork & supporting documents (such as NBI clearance & birth cert.), NVC prefers recent NBI clearance & birth certificate. So you might have to get updated ones when you get to the NVC submission. Still you've gotta wait for your NOA2 which takes the longest time. There are some who get theirs 3 months or less. Medical exam comes after the US Embassy in Manila receive your completed documents from the NVC & schedule the interview--usually about a month or less away from that time, so your wife must get all her medical exams payed for & done before the interview. Going back, the USEM desires everything to be up to date at the time of interview--anything over (6) months, it's gonna be scary & they will ask for an updated original documents (NBI, birth certificate, letter of employment, tax returns, W-2, etc.) You currently make atleast the required amount financially? This is what set us back, & had to wait for my W-2 & tax returns to send along in to the NVC--wasted like a months & 1/2 in time.

Make sure you have tons of relationship evidence like chats logs, phones bills, receipts & especially pictures(from all stages of your relationship, with family members)! It's going to be a journey indeed, so stay patient & persevere in love--always focusing on the goal of being together. This is a very challenging process & testing of both of your hearts. You've gone to the right place for help--keep asking alot of questions & input here. Best of luck to you both, hope your time isn't as long as ours! GODSPEED!!

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Yes, your wife is your Immediate Relative. Waiting for NOA2 is long & hard because no action is taking place on your case until you are in the front of the line. The first time the USCIS actually picks it up, they are looking to approve it. If they need more evidence from you they will notify you. You have a couple more months to go before you will hear anything, but once you do, be ahead of the game because things will move MUCH faster through the NVC. Take these couple of months to study the NVC process and the medical/interview process and your wife just might be here for Christmas. :)

Married Sept.3,2010

02/11/2011: I130 Sent

02/21/2011: NOA1

06/22/2011: NOA2

06/30/2011: NVC

07/05/2011: DS-3032 email received

07/05/2011: DS-3032 emailed

07/06/2011: AOS Bill received

07/06/2011: AOS Fee Paid

07/09/2011: I864 Sent

07/11/2011: IV Fee Bill received

08/30/2011: IV Fee Paid

09/30/2011: IV Pkg Sent

10/24/2011: RFE (we dragged our feet from here on)

(forget all this for now, let's go on holiday!)

03/13/2012: NVC CASE COMPLETE!!

04/05/2012: Received interview appt email

06/22/2012: Medical @ Knightsbridge

06/29/2012: Interview 8am-Result: Pending

??/??/????: I601 Filed at Lock-Box

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It's to do with the forms, nothing to do with the case.

ok thank you

Not sure if anyone replied to this yet, but when you turn in all the signed paperwork & supporting documents (such as NBI clearance & birth cert.), NVC prefers recent NBI clearance & birth certificate. So you might have to get updated ones when you get to the NVC submission. Still you've gotta wait for your NOA2 which takes the longest time. There are some who get theirs 3 months or less. Medical exam comes after the US Embassy in Manila receive your completed documents from the NVC & schedule the interview--usually about a month or less away from that time, so your wife must get all her medical exams payed for & done before the interview. Going back, the USEM desires everything to be up to date at the time of interview--anything over (6) months, it's gonna be scary & they will ask for an updated original documents (NBI, birth certificate, letter of employment, tax returns, W-2, etc.) You currently make atleast the required amount financially? This is what set us back, & had to wait for my W-2 & tax returns to send along in to the NVC--wasted like a months & 1/2 in time.

Make sure you have tons of relationship evidence like chats logs, phones bills, receipts & especially pictures(from all stages of your relationship, with family members)! It's going to be a journey indeed, so stay patient & persevere in love--always focusing on the goal of being together. This is a very challenging process & testing of both of your hearts. You've gone to the right place for help--keep asking alot of questions & input here. Best of luck to you both, hope your time isn't as long as ours! GODSPEED!!

thank you

Yes, your wife is your Immediate Relative. Waiting for NOA2 is long & hard because no action is taking place on your case until you are in the front of the line. The first time the USCIS actually picks it up, they are looking to approve it. If they need more evidence from you they will notify you. You have a couple more months to go before you will hear anything, but once you do, be ahead of the game because things will move MUCH faster through the NVC. Take these couple of months to study the NVC process and the medical/interview process and your wife just might be here for Christmas. :)

thank you, hopefully she is here by this end of this year =)

12/16/2011 - Arrived In Philippines
12/23/2011 - Married In Philippines
01/05/2012 - Returned to HAWAII
USCIS
02/02/2012 - I-130 Sent (USPS)
02/05/2011 - Package arrived at chicago lockbox
02/06/2012 - NOA1
02/09/2012 - Received NOA1 797c form via usps
05/31/2012 - I-130 Approved (checked status online)
06/04/2012 - Received NOA2 hardcopy via usps

NVC
06/25/2012 - NVC received from USCIS
06/27/2012 - Received Case# & IID via phone
06/27/2012 - Emailed DS-3032 to NVC/automated response received

07/06/2012 - NVC rejected DS-3032 email, Called NVC (because my case has not yet been stored in their system)
07/08/2012 - Re-Emailed DS-3032 to NVC/automated response received (composed new E-mail)

07/09/2012 - Paid AOS bill online ($88)
07/11/2012 - AOS bill shows PAID
07/12/2012 - AOS package sent express mail via USPS
07/16/2012 - AOS package shows "DELIVERED" via USPS
07/20/2012 - DS-3032 (Choice of Agent) email accepted
07/20/2012 - AOS Package Accepted
07/23/2012 - IV bill invoiced
07/23/2012 - Paid IV bill online ($230)
07/25/2012 - IV bill shows PAID
07/25/2012 - IV package sent via UPS
07/27/2012 - IV package shows "DELIVERED" via UPS
08/01/2012 - IV Package Accepted
08/01/2012 - Case complete

US Embassy Manila

08/13/2012 - Med Day1 (Physical, Xray, blood test)
08/14/2012 - Med Day2 (Sputum required due to xray results) 6months treatment =(
05/14/2013 - Interview (approved!!)

06/17/2013 - VISA status "ISSUED"

06/21/2013 - VISA Delivered!!

06/29/2013 - ARRIVED IN HAWAII !!

06/16/2015 - FILED I-751 (USCIS RECEIVED ON 06/19/2015, But sent papers back to me for missing info on application papers. Re-sent on 06/23/2015)

07/02/2015 - Received I-797 Letter (Notice Of Action)

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