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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Chile
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Thanks bigdog.

The Consulate just responded saying that we just have to wait, they cannot give us date estimates. They dont need any additional papers from us.

Any estimates on how long AP usually takes? Ive seen posts on VJ that it could be anywhere from a week to someone who was in it for 15 months!

Timeline:

Nov. 2008 - met my husband in Chile

May 2011 - engaged

Dec. 2011 - married

Feb. 20, 2012 - sent in I-130 packet from abroad

March 3, 2012 - NOA1

March 14, 2012 - NOA2

March 21, 2012 - NVC Received

April 4, 2012 - NVC Case Number Received

April 9, 2012 - AOS bill Paid

April 12(ish) - IV bill Paid

June 11, 2012 - AOS and IV packages received by NVC

June 18, 2012 - Checklist received from NVC (to send forms that I am not even supposed to have!)

June 20, 2012 - IV packet approved

June 26, 2012 - AOS Checklist response sent

July 18, 2012 - Case complete

August 23, 2012 - Medical Appointment

September 26, 2012 - Interview - supposedly approved but put on Administrative Processing :-(

October 18, 2021 - Received Visa

Dec. 13, 2012 - POE at Miami

Dec. 20, 2012 - received Social Security Card

Jan. 3, 2013 - received Greencard

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
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Unfortunately there really isn't anyway to tell how long AP will last. You are correct - it can be a mere week to months. Hopefully your's will turn out to be quick.

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Chile
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Thanks, Sweetcheeksss.

Just posting here for any future VJers that get put on Administrative Processing, this was the Santiago Embassy's response (I just put it in Google Translate in order to not have to translate it all myself):

Mr. .........:

There are many cases that require additional administrative processing. This is determined only at the time of the interview end. This happened with you. It is not possible to determine how much delay this process. We cannot give time estimates.

You met all required documents and your case is in order. Just need this extra step is necessary. As I explained this happens frequently, and that is why we advise against making travel plans or purchase tickets before receiving their visas approved.

Once your visa is ready, we will send via DHL. It is important for you, register now and select from that branch would like to withdraw your visa once issued.

Sincerely,

Immigrant Visa Unit

___________________________________________________________________

So the waiting game starts. Please send good vibes!

Timeline:

Nov. 2008 - met my husband in Chile

May 2011 - engaged

Dec. 2011 - married

Feb. 20, 2012 - sent in I-130 packet from abroad

March 3, 2012 - NOA1

March 14, 2012 - NOA2

March 21, 2012 - NVC Received

April 4, 2012 - NVC Case Number Received

April 9, 2012 - AOS bill Paid

April 12(ish) - IV bill Paid

June 11, 2012 - AOS and IV packages received by NVC

June 18, 2012 - Checklist received from NVC (to send forms that I am not even supposed to have!)

June 20, 2012 - IV packet approved

June 26, 2012 - AOS Checklist response sent

July 18, 2012 - Case complete

August 23, 2012 - Medical Appointment

September 26, 2012 - Interview - supposedly approved but put on Administrative Processing :-(

October 18, 2021 - Received Visa

Dec. 13, 2012 - POE at Miami

Dec. 20, 2012 - received Social Security Card

Jan. 3, 2013 - received Greencard

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Oh my, how confusing. At least you got some answers from the embassy. Hope the visa arrives soon. :)

USCIS: CR-1 Visa @ Vermont Service Center (Approved in 140 days from NOA1)

03/07/11: I-130 package sent to Chicago Lockbox

03/14/11: NOA1 via text and email (03/21/11: in the mail); petition routed to VSC

07/27/11: NOA2 via text and email (07/30/11: received in the mail)

08/01/11: Case received at NVC

09/19/11: Case complete and forwarded to consulate

10/19/11: Interview (APPROVED!!!)

11/18/11: POE

12/12/11: 2- year Green Card arrives in the mail

12/22/11: Applied for SSN at local office

12/26/11: SSN arrives in the mail

08/20/13: ROC window opens

10/03/13: I-751 package sent to Vermont Service Center

10/05/13: I-751 Delivered (Signed for by Karen Fitzgerald)

10/09/13: Check cleared bank account

10/11/13: NOA1 received (dated 10/07/13)

10/19/13: Biometrics appointment notice received (dated 10/16/13)

11/12/13: Biometrics appointment in Buffalo, NY

11/15/13: Case transferred to CSC

03/04/14: USCIS case status update: Card/Document Production (i.e. APPROVED!!!)

03/07/14: USCIS case status update: Green Card in the postal system; tracking number

03/08/14: Approval notice arrives in the mail (dated 03/04/2014; USCIS Office: Buffalo, NY)

03/10/14: 10-year Green Card arrives in the mail

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Chile
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Thanks, Caly!

Timeline:

Nov. 2008 - met my husband in Chile

May 2011 - engaged

Dec. 2011 - married

Feb. 20, 2012 - sent in I-130 packet from abroad

March 3, 2012 - NOA1

March 14, 2012 - NOA2

March 21, 2012 - NVC Received

April 4, 2012 - NVC Case Number Received

April 9, 2012 - AOS bill Paid

April 12(ish) - IV bill Paid

June 11, 2012 - AOS and IV packages received by NVC

June 18, 2012 - Checklist received from NVC (to send forms that I am not even supposed to have!)

June 20, 2012 - IV packet approved

June 26, 2012 - AOS Checklist response sent

July 18, 2012 - Case complete

August 23, 2012 - Medical Appointment

September 26, 2012 - Interview - supposedly approved but put on Administrative Processing :-(

October 18, 2021 - Received Visa

Dec. 13, 2012 - POE at Miami

Dec. 20, 2012 - received Social Security Card

Jan. 3, 2013 - received Greencard

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: China
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hmmm

ok - my latest guess - the namechecks weren't finished yet, so they are trying to 'get them'.

ug.

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Chile
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Thanks, Sweetcheeksss.

Just posting here for any future VJers that get put on Administrative Processing, this was the Santiago Embassy's response (I just put it in Google Translate in order to not have to translate it all myself):

Mr. .........:

There are many cases that require additional administrative processing. This is determined only at the time of the interview end. This happened with you. It is not possible to determine how much delay this process. We cannot give time estimates.

You met all required documents and your case is in order. Just need this extra step is necessary. As I explained this happens frequently, and that is why we advise against making travel plans or purchase tickets before receiving their visas approved.

Once your visa is ready, we will send via DHL. It is important for you, register now and select from that branch would like to withdraw your visa once issued.

Sincerely,

Immigrant Visa Unit

___________________________________________________________________

So the waiting game starts. Please send good vibes!

So I guess them saying their printer was damaged was a lie. lol I've only heard of one other case from Chile that was under AP and it lasted a month. I truly hope you receive your approval asap.

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Removal of Conditions
08/25/2015: I-751 Sent 08/28/2015: I-751 Delivered

09/04/2015: NOA1 Received 09/25/2015: Biometrics Appointment
TBA: Interview Appointment TBA: Removal of Conditions Approved

AOS
06/11/2013: I-485 & I-765 Sent
06/13/2013: NOA1 Received (AOS & EAD)
07/11/2013: Biometrics Appointment 08/15/2013: EAD Approved
08/26/2013: EAD Card Received 09/16/2013: Interview Waived Letter Received
11/20/2013: AOS Approved

K-1
06/21/2012: I-129F Sent 06/27/2012: I-129F NOA1

12/21/2012: NVC Received 12/28/2012: NVC Left
01/07/2013: Consulate Received 02/27/2013: Interview Date

03/05/2013: Visa Received 03/15/2013: US Entry

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Chile
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Thanks Darnell and Lalo & Susana.

Darnell...one additional question: I was trying to google what you said about timeticks, but couldn't find information. The timeticks that you mentioned, such as "visa packet sent, administrative processing started, etc." - will the DOS tell me that? Because when I called all they said was that it was under "administrative processing" and nothing about when it has started or any additional information. Maybe I just need to be more insistent.

Thanks!

Timeline:

Nov. 2008 - met my husband in Chile

May 2011 - engaged

Dec. 2011 - married

Feb. 20, 2012 - sent in I-130 packet from abroad

March 3, 2012 - NOA1

March 14, 2012 - NOA2

March 21, 2012 - NVC Received

April 4, 2012 - NVC Case Number Received

April 9, 2012 - AOS bill Paid

April 12(ish) - IV bill Paid

June 11, 2012 - AOS and IV packages received by NVC

June 18, 2012 - Checklist received from NVC (to send forms that I am not even supposed to have!)

June 20, 2012 - IV packet approved

June 26, 2012 - AOS Checklist response sent

July 18, 2012 - Case complete

August 23, 2012 - Medical Appointment

September 26, 2012 - Interview - supposedly approved but put on Administrative Processing :-(

October 18, 2021 - Received Visa

Dec. 13, 2012 - POE at Miami

Dec. 20, 2012 - received Social Security Card

Jan. 3, 2013 - received Greencard

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: China
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at this stage, figure 'timeticks' equaling 'casefile status'

so when you call back into DoS , ask for the prior '3 casefile statuses' .

timeticks mostly is my term, but if you study yer timeline, you'll get some idea of what they are for NORMAL processing.

you could use the advanced search tool HERE at VJ, and learn a bit more about timeticks.

IMO, though - you need to address what's in that piece of paper, exactly, completely, and soon.

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Chile
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Thanks for the clarification.

Darnell, I don't know if you saw the piece of paper....I posted it. As you can see, there is nothing for me to address, they did not request anything. And when we emailed the embassy and they responded, they specifically said that all of our documents were in order and they need nothing else.

So now it's just a waiting game...

Timeline:

Nov. 2008 - met my husband in Chile

May 2011 - engaged

Dec. 2011 - married

Feb. 20, 2012 - sent in I-130 packet from abroad

March 3, 2012 - NOA1

March 14, 2012 - NOA2

March 21, 2012 - NVC Received

April 4, 2012 - NVC Case Number Received

April 9, 2012 - AOS bill Paid

April 12(ish) - IV bill Paid

June 11, 2012 - AOS and IV packages received by NVC

June 18, 2012 - Checklist received from NVC (to send forms that I am not even supposed to have!)

June 20, 2012 - IV packet approved

June 26, 2012 - AOS Checklist response sent

July 18, 2012 - Case complete

August 23, 2012 - Medical Appointment

September 26, 2012 - Interview - supposedly approved but put on Administrative Processing :-(

October 18, 2021 - Received Visa

Dec. 13, 2012 - POE at Miami

Dec. 20, 2012 - received Social Security Card

Jan. 3, 2013 - received Greencard

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Chile
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lemayz..keep us updated......I am hoping for a nov/dec interview for my hubby and don´t want to get blindsided like this!

also...did you do an embassy review. I am curious how much they spoke with you, the petitioner :)

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Chile
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jessicaruizw....I have learned that you really can't plan around dates....you never know what will happen.

I have not done the consulate review yet, I've had lots on my plate, but plan to do it soon. In any case, they didn't really ask me anything at all.

Timeline:

Nov. 2008 - met my husband in Chile

May 2011 - engaged

Dec. 2011 - married

Feb. 20, 2012 - sent in I-130 packet from abroad

March 3, 2012 - NOA1

March 14, 2012 - NOA2

March 21, 2012 - NVC Received

April 4, 2012 - NVC Case Number Received

April 9, 2012 - AOS bill Paid

April 12(ish) - IV bill Paid

June 11, 2012 - AOS and IV packages received by NVC

June 18, 2012 - Checklist received from NVC (to send forms that I am not even supposed to have!)

June 20, 2012 - IV packet approved

June 26, 2012 - AOS Checklist response sent

July 18, 2012 - Case complete

August 23, 2012 - Medical Appointment

September 26, 2012 - Interview - supposedly approved but put on Administrative Processing :-(

October 18, 2021 - Received Visa

Dec. 13, 2012 - POE at Miami

Dec. 20, 2012 - received Social Security Card

Jan. 3, 2013 - received Greencard

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Chile
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jessicaruizw....I have learned that you really can't plan around dates....you never know what will happen.

I have not done the consulate review yet, I've had lots on my plate, but plan to do it soon. In any case, they didn't really ask me anything at all.

for sure...my mom asks me everyday when we are coming home, my boss if i am going to renew my contract, etc....I refuse to tell them any date bc i know anything could happen! this whole process is such an emotional roller coaster :wacko:

I just have read several stories where people were told one thing (printing problems in your case, etc) and then POOF they were actualy in admin processing...i just find the whole thing sktechy on the part of the embassies.

I´ll keep an eye out for the review ;)...I will accompanying my husband and I know in some embassies they are very interested in the USC and other not. I also want to have the opportunity to put my foot down in the case they ty and pull printing problems or sthg similiar over on us because once you walk out, i feel like that´s sort of it as far as getting straight answers.

thanks so much for sharing your experiences with us!! we appreciate it!

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Chile
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jessicaruizw....well you are ahead of me, my boss has no idea I'm even thinking about leaving. And now that we are in AP, with more reason I'm not going to tell anyone, because who knows when we'll be done :-/

Hopefully will put up the review this week.

Take care

Timeline:

Nov. 2008 - met my husband in Chile

May 2011 - engaged

Dec. 2011 - married

Feb. 20, 2012 - sent in I-130 packet from abroad

March 3, 2012 - NOA1

March 14, 2012 - NOA2

March 21, 2012 - NVC Received

April 4, 2012 - NVC Case Number Received

April 9, 2012 - AOS bill Paid

April 12(ish) - IV bill Paid

June 11, 2012 - AOS and IV packages received by NVC

June 18, 2012 - Checklist received from NVC (to send forms that I am not even supposed to have!)

June 20, 2012 - IV packet approved

June 26, 2012 - AOS Checklist response sent

July 18, 2012 - Case complete

August 23, 2012 - Medical Appointment

September 26, 2012 - Interview - supposedly approved but put on Administrative Processing :-(

October 18, 2021 - Received Visa

Dec. 13, 2012 - POE at Miami

Dec. 20, 2012 - received Social Security Card

Jan. 3, 2013 - received Greencard

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Chile
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jessicaruizw: I added my review!

Timeline:

Nov. 2008 - met my husband in Chile

May 2011 - engaged

Dec. 2011 - married

Feb. 20, 2012 - sent in I-130 packet from abroad

March 3, 2012 - NOA1

March 14, 2012 - NOA2

March 21, 2012 - NVC Received

April 4, 2012 - NVC Case Number Received

April 9, 2012 - AOS bill Paid

April 12(ish) - IV bill Paid

June 11, 2012 - AOS and IV packages received by NVC

June 18, 2012 - Checklist received from NVC (to send forms that I am not even supposed to have!)

June 20, 2012 - IV packet approved

June 26, 2012 - AOS Checklist response sent

July 18, 2012 - Case complete

August 23, 2012 - Medical Appointment

September 26, 2012 - Interview - supposedly approved but put on Administrative Processing :-(

October 18, 2021 - Received Visa

Dec. 13, 2012 - POE at Miami

Dec. 20, 2012 - received Social Security Card

Jan. 3, 2013 - received Greencard

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