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Got case complete by phone on 03/31/2104. still waiting for case complete email. then I will wait for interview later. is it normal? or I need to call again? friends please suggest. I am getting worried now, for New Delhi embassy.

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you will get the interview letter by email in about 7 days. don't worry.....

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Wife approved! Last night. Embassy Review : Her interview was at 8:30 and she got there at 8:15. After she was let in she was asked to start organizing Medical package, ds260 confirmation, c

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Thanks! Congrats to you on the case complete; hope you get an interview date in very early July... Good luck!

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Medical April 19 at Chennai Apollo

Biometrics April 17 @ Chennai VAC

Visa Interview @ Mumbaii consulate (Scheduled for May 19)

POE will be DFW [No steps taken yet.]

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Ceac status changed to 'Ready'

2012-02-27 : Marriage
2012-07-24 : I-130 Sent
2012-07-31 : I-130 NOA1
2013-06-20 : I-130 Approved
2013-07-21 : Pay I-864 Bill
2013-08-06 : Pay IV Bill
2014-03-14 : Case Completed at NVC
2014-04-09 : Consulate Received
2014-04-04 : Packet 4 Received
2014-05-20 : Interview Date - Approved!

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Medical April 19 at Chennai Apollo

Biometrics April 17 @ Chennai VAC

Visa Interview @ Mumbaii consulate (Scheduled for May 19)

POE will be DFW [No steps taken yet.]

Did your biometrics appointment get scheduled as an OFC appointment?

I assumed that the OFC appointment is the VAC/Biometric one, however the instructions seems to suggest bringing everything that's needed for the consular appointment, including the medical. Hence I am bit worried if I scheduled the right appointment, or if an OFC appointment is something different.

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08-09-2013: Sent I-130 packet


08-13-2013: I-130 NOA1


08-26-2013: Sent I-129F packet


08-28-2013: I-129F NOA1


09-10-2013: I-129F Alien registration number changed


02-03-2014: I-130 and I-129F Transfer to California Service Center


02-13-2014 (AM): I-130 Alien registration number changed


02-13-2014(PM): I-130 and I-129F Approved



NVC


02-27-2014(?): NVC Case Received


03-03-2014: Case Number and IIN assigned; Provided my wife's email address (they had mine on file already)


03-03-2014: DS-261 Available and submitted to NVC


03-04-2014: AOS payment email from NVC


03-05-2014: AOS invoice available on portal; AOS paid


03-06-2014: DS-261 in NVC system awaiting review


03-07-2014: AOS/I-864EZ packet express mailed to NVC


03-08-2014: Received hardcopy in the mail from NVC stating that my K3 Visa application was closed due to the I-130 approval


03-10-2014: AOS shows "PAID"


03-10-2014: AOS packet arrived at NVC


03-12-2014: AOS packet in the system


03-18-2014: IV invoice icon changed from locked folder to yellow exclamation indicating payment to be available soon


03-19-2014: IV invoice/agent email received; IV invoice available on CEAC few hours later; IV invoice paid


03-20-2014: IV Packet express mailed to NVC


03-21-2014: IV invoice shows "PAID"


03-21-2014: IV Packet arrived at NVC


03-21-2014: DS-260 Complete


03-25-2014: IV Packet in the system

03-27-2014: False checklist for IV civil documents. AOS Accepted

04-04-2014: Case Complete


04-11-2014: Case Complete Email


04-11-2014: Interview date assigned for May 22nd


05-22-2014: Visa Approved

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waiting_______   92

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My Update:

  1. Medical TBD
  2. Biometrics Apr 25th @ Mumbai OFC
  3. Visa Interview @ Mumbaii consulate May 22nd
  4. POE SFO
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08-09-2013: Sent I-130 packet


08-13-2013: I-130 NOA1


08-26-2013: Sent I-129F packet


08-28-2013: I-129F NOA1


09-10-2013: I-129F Alien registration number changed


02-03-2014: I-130 and I-129F Transfer to California Service Center


02-13-2014 (AM): I-130 Alien registration number changed


02-13-2014(PM): I-130 and I-129F Approved



NVC


02-27-2014(?): NVC Case Received


03-03-2014: Case Number and IIN assigned; Provided my wife's email address (they had mine on file already)


03-03-2014: DS-261 Available and submitted to NVC


03-04-2014: AOS payment email from NVC


03-05-2014: AOS invoice available on portal; AOS paid


03-06-2014: DS-261 in NVC system awaiting review


03-07-2014: AOS/I-864EZ packet express mailed to NVC


03-08-2014: Received hardcopy in the mail from NVC stating that my K3 Visa application was closed due to the I-130 approval


03-10-2014: AOS shows "PAID"


03-10-2014: AOS packet arrived at NVC


03-12-2014: AOS packet in the system


03-18-2014: IV invoice icon changed from locked folder to yellow exclamation indicating payment to be available soon


03-19-2014: IV invoice/agent email received; IV invoice available on CEAC few hours later; IV invoice paid


03-20-2014: IV Packet express mailed to NVC


03-21-2014: IV invoice shows "PAID"


03-21-2014: IV Packet arrived at NVC


03-21-2014: DS-260 Complete


03-25-2014: IV Packet in the system

03-27-2014: False checklist for IV civil documents. AOS Accepted

04-04-2014: Case Complete


04-11-2014: Case Complete Email


04-11-2014: Interview date assigned for May 22nd


05-22-2014: Visa Approved

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Did your biometrics appointment get scheduled as an OFC appointment?

I assumed that the OFC appointment is the VAC/Biometric one, however the instructions seems to suggest bringing everything that's needed for the consular appointment, including the medical. Hence I am bit worried if I scheduled the right appointment, or if an OFC appointment is something different.

Did you follow the instructions as per http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-iv-visaapply.asp Step5 Visa Category 1?

Since I did not schedule the VAC appointment myself, I do not have a ready answer for you. Will check with my wife and revert.

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Did you follow the instructions as per http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-iv-visaapply.asp Step5 Visa Category 1?

Since I did not schedule the VAC appointment myself, I do not have a ready answer for you. Will check with my wife and revert.

Yep, I did select the first option. Thanks!

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08-09-2013: Sent I-130 packet


08-13-2013: I-130 NOA1


08-26-2013: Sent I-129F packet


08-28-2013: I-129F NOA1


09-10-2013: I-129F Alien registration number changed


02-03-2014: I-130 and I-129F Transfer to California Service Center


02-13-2014 (AM): I-130 Alien registration number changed


02-13-2014(PM): I-130 and I-129F Approved



NVC


02-27-2014(?): NVC Case Received


03-03-2014: Case Number and IIN assigned; Provided my wife's email address (they had mine on file already)


03-03-2014: DS-261 Available and submitted to NVC


03-04-2014: AOS payment email from NVC


03-05-2014: AOS invoice available on portal; AOS paid


03-06-2014: DS-261 in NVC system awaiting review


03-07-2014: AOS/I-864EZ packet express mailed to NVC


03-08-2014: Received hardcopy in the mail from NVC stating that my K3 Visa application was closed due to the I-130 approval


03-10-2014: AOS shows "PAID"


03-10-2014: AOS packet arrived at NVC


03-12-2014: AOS packet in the system


03-18-2014: IV invoice icon changed from locked folder to yellow exclamation indicating payment to be available soon


03-19-2014: IV invoice/agent email received; IV invoice available on CEAC few hours later; IV invoice paid


03-20-2014: IV Packet express mailed to NVC


03-21-2014: IV invoice shows "PAID"


03-21-2014: IV Packet arrived at NVC


03-21-2014: DS-260 Complete


03-25-2014: IV Packet in the system

03-27-2014: False checklist for IV civil documents. AOS Accepted

04-04-2014: Case Complete


04-11-2014: Case Complete Email


04-11-2014: Interview date assigned for May 22nd


05-22-2014: Visa Approved

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Did your biometrics appointment get scheduled as an OFC appointment?

I assumed that the OFC appointment is the VAC/Biometric one, however the instructions seems to suggest bringing everything that's needed for the consular appointment, including the medical. Hence I am bit worried if I scheduled the right appointment, or if an OFC appointment is something different.

We too got the same thing. As per the instructions:

You have scheduled an appointment for a non-immigrant or immigrant visa to the U.S. Most applicants will have an appointment at the Visa Application Center (OFC), followed by an appointment at the Embassy or Consulate.

From Mumbai consulate interview reviews, I see medical report is submitted at the time of interview only. So I would not worry.

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We too got the same thing. As per the instructions:

You have scheduled an appointment for a non-immigrant or immigrant visa to the U.S. Most applicants will have an appointment at the Visa Application Center (OFC), followed by an appointment at the Embassy or Consulate.

From Mumbai consulate interview reviews, I see medical report is submitted at the time of interview only. So I would not worry.

Thank you very much! I thought so, but good to get a confirmation. Thanks again.

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08-09-2013: Sent I-130 packet


08-13-2013: I-130 NOA1


08-26-2013: Sent I-129F packet


08-28-2013: I-129F NOA1


09-10-2013: I-129F Alien registration number changed


02-03-2014: I-130 and I-129F Transfer to California Service Center


02-13-2014 (AM): I-130 Alien registration number changed


02-13-2014(PM): I-130 and I-129F Approved



NVC


02-27-2014(?): NVC Case Received


03-03-2014: Case Number and IIN assigned; Provided my wife's email address (they had mine on file already)


03-03-2014: DS-261 Available and submitted to NVC


03-04-2014: AOS payment email from NVC


03-05-2014: AOS invoice available on portal; AOS paid


03-06-2014: DS-261 in NVC system awaiting review


03-07-2014: AOS/I-864EZ packet express mailed to NVC


03-08-2014: Received hardcopy in the mail from NVC stating that my K3 Visa application was closed due to the I-130 approval


03-10-2014: AOS shows "PAID"


03-10-2014: AOS packet arrived at NVC


03-12-2014: AOS packet in the system


03-18-2014: IV invoice icon changed from locked folder to yellow exclamation indicating payment to be available soon


03-19-2014: IV invoice/agent email received; IV invoice available on CEAC few hours later; IV invoice paid


03-20-2014: IV Packet express mailed to NVC


03-21-2014: IV invoice shows "PAID"


03-21-2014: IV Packet arrived at NVC


03-21-2014: DS-260 Complete


03-25-2014: IV Packet in the system

03-27-2014: False checklist for IV civil documents. AOS Accepted

04-04-2014: Case Complete


04-11-2014: Case Complete Email


04-11-2014: Interview date assigned for May 22nd


05-22-2014: Visa Approved

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My Update:

  1. Medical TBD
  2. Biometrics Apr 25th @ Mumbai OFC
  3. Visa Interview @ Mumbaii consulate May 22nd
  4. POE SFO

Just wanted to say I am following along with you! Just submitted my IV package today (was waiting on PCC) but all fees. DS261, DS260 and AOS were sent by 5th April and i sent my IV package today. following you!

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Just wanted to say I am following along with you! Just submitted my IV package today (was waiting on PCC) but all fees. DS261, DS260 and AOS were sent by 5th April and i sent my IV package today. following you!

That's great to hear you are moving right along, it's great to see my August friends get really close. Wish for a speedy case complete for you. Good Luck to you and your husband.

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08-09-2013: Sent I-130 packet


08-13-2013: I-130 NOA1


08-26-2013: Sent I-129F packet


08-28-2013: I-129F NOA1


09-10-2013: I-129F Alien registration number changed


02-03-2014: I-130 and I-129F Transfer to California Service Center


02-13-2014 (AM): I-130 Alien registration number changed


02-13-2014(PM): I-130 and I-129F Approved



NVC


02-27-2014(?): NVC Case Received


03-03-2014: Case Number and IIN assigned; Provided my wife's email address (they had mine on file already)


03-03-2014: DS-261 Available and submitted to NVC


03-04-2014: AOS payment email from NVC


03-05-2014: AOS invoice available on portal; AOS paid


03-06-2014: DS-261 in NVC system awaiting review


03-07-2014: AOS/I-864EZ packet express mailed to NVC


03-08-2014: Received hardcopy in the mail from NVC stating that my K3 Visa application was closed due to the I-130 approval


03-10-2014: AOS shows "PAID"


03-10-2014: AOS packet arrived at NVC


03-12-2014: AOS packet in the system


03-18-2014: IV invoice icon changed from locked folder to yellow exclamation indicating payment to be available soon


03-19-2014: IV invoice/agent email received; IV invoice available on CEAC few hours later; IV invoice paid


03-20-2014: IV Packet express mailed to NVC


03-21-2014: IV invoice shows "PAID"


03-21-2014: IV Packet arrived at NVC


03-21-2014: DS-260 Complete


03-25-2014: IV Packet in the system

03-27-2014: False checklist for IV civil documents. AOS Accepted

04-04-2014: Case Complete


04-11-2014: Case Complete Email


04-11-2014: Interview date assigned for May 22nd


05-22-2014: Visa Approved

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Do we get IL via post also? Or we can take print of email version to the interview?

2012-02-27 : Marriage
2012-07-24 : I-130 Sent
2012-07-31 : I-130 NOA1
2013-06-20 : I-130 Approved
2013-07-21 : Pay I-864 Bill
2013-08-06 : Pay IV Bill
2014-03-14 : Case Completed at NVC
2014-04-09 : Consulate Received
2014-04-04 : Packet 4 Received
2014-05-20 : Interview Date - Approved!

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Do we get IL via post also? Or we can take print of email version to the interview?

They do not send anything by mail anymore. IL will be by email.

IR-1/CR-1 Visa
Service Center : National Benefits Center; Consulate : Mumbai, India; Marriage (if applicable): 2013-07-05
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I-130 Sent : 2013-07-20; I-130 NOA1 : 2013-07-26; I-130 Transferred to CSC: 2014-01-13; I-130 Approved: 2014-01-22
NVC
NVC Received: 2014-02-03; AOS Bill Shows PAID: 2014-03-19
NVC Case # and IIN Assigned: 2014-03-11; AOS Package Delivered: 2014-03-21;
Submitted/Completed DS-261 online: 2014-03-12; AOS Package Touched: 2014-03-25;
Receive & Pay AOS Bill : 2014-03-13; AOS Package Approved: 2014-04-08
AOS Package Mailed (USPS Priority): 2014-03-18;
IV Bill:
Receive & Pay IV Bill: 2014-03-24; False Checklist for Civil Documents: 2014-04-07
IV Bill Shows PAID: 2014-03-26; Case Completed at NVC: 2014-04-16;
IV Package Mailed (USPS Priority): 2014-03-26; Case Complete Email Received: 2014-04-23
IV Package Received by NVC: 2014-03-31; Interview scheduled: 2014-05-01;
IV Package Touched: 2014-04-03 (still in review); IL Email Received: 2014-05-01
DS-260 Available/Completed/Submitted: 2014-03-27
Consulate: Mumbai
Fingerprinting & Photo: 2014-05-09 Medicals: 2014-05-19
Interview: 2014-06-04 Visa Approved CEAC Website Status "Issued": 2014-06-05
USCIS ELIS Fee Paid: 2014-06-08 Passport w/Visa Received: 2014-06-09
POE (LAX): 2014-07-20 SS# Received: 2014-07-28
Actual GC received 2014-08-30
CA ID Received: 2014-09-02.
First job in USA (yeeeh!!!) starting: 2014-09-22
Taking driving lessons....!!!!
ROC
Application Sent: 2016-04-26
NOA1:2016-04-28
Biometrics: 2016-06-02 (early walk-in on May 31st)

ROC Approval Email and Online Status Change - 2016-11-07
Google Doc for April 2016 filers: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12Mb-ALcbwQbYafLj4vFaEMjSGD-wfjtrycs3ul8QlUo/edit?pref=2&pli=1#gid=0

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They do not send anything by mail anymore. IL will be by email.

ok thanks.

2012-02-27 : Marriage
2012-07-24 : I-130 Sent
2012-07-31 : I-130 NOA1
2013-06-20 : I-130 Approved
2013-07-21 : Pay I-864 Bill
2013-08-06 : Pay IV Bill
2014-03-14 : Case Completed at NVC
2014-04-09 : Consulate Received
2014-04-04 : Packet 4 Received
2014-05-20 : Interview Date - Approved!

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Hi,

all of you who have a May interview in Mumbai... The link is working now.

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/mumbai/1057579/murzelloms/May%202014%20Appointments.pdf

Are you all on there as per your scheduled appointment by the NVC? How about folks who got the interview during the second phase? My case # isn't on the list :-(

Thanks.

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08-09-2013: Sent I-130 packet


08-13-2013: I-130 NOA1


08-26-2013: Sent I-129F packet


08-28-2013: I-129F NOA1


09-10-2013: I-129F Alien registration number changed


02-03-2014: I-130 and I-129F Transfer to California Service Center


02-13-2014 (AM): I-130 Alien registration number changed


02-13-2014(PM): I-130 and I-129F Approved



NVC


02-27-2014(?): NVC Case Received


03-03-2014: Case Number and IIN assigned; Provided my wife's email address (they had mine on file already)


03-03-2014: DS-261 Available and submitted to NVC


03-04-2014: AOS payment email from NVC


03-05-2014: AOS invoice available on portal; AOS paid


03-06-2014: DS-261 in NVC system awaiting review


03-07-2014: AOS/I-864EZ packet express mailed to NVC


03-08-2014: Received hardcopy in the mail from NVC stating that my K3 Visa application was closed due to the I-130 approval


03-10-2014: AOS shows "PAID"


03-10-2014: AOS packet arrived at NVC


03-12-2014: AOS packet in the system


03-18-2014: IV invoice icon changed from locked folder to yellow exclamation indicating payment to be available soon


03-19-2014: IV invoice/agent email received; IV invoice available on CEAC few hours later; IV invoice paid


03-20-2014: IV Packet express mailed to NVC


03-21-2014: IV invoice shows "PAID"


03-21-2014: IV Packet arrived at NVC


03-21-2014: DS-260 Complete


03-25-2014: IV Packet in the system

03-27-2014: False checklist for IV civil documents. AOS Accepted

04-04-2014: Case Complete


04-11-2014: Case Complete Email


04-11-2014: Interview date assigned for May 22nd


05-22-2014: Visa Approved

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