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Filed: EB-1 Visa Country: Kuwait
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http://www.volcano.si.edu/volcano.cfm?vn=373030

if i will have to postpone my flight to the US ... because of this vulcano i'm gonna be pissed, sad and disappointed

You had to stretch yourself this time... tsk tsk my dear lady! ;)

21-MAR-2014 I-140 + PP sent to USCIS

31-MAR-2014 Petition approved

16-APR-2014 Case shipped to NVC

29-APR-2014 Case received by NVC

23-MAY-2014 Case # assigned

4-JUN-2014 IV Bill invoiced and PAID (AOS Exempt, DS-261 Waived)

6-JUN-2014 DS-260 forms submitted

10-JUN-2014 IV Docs received by NVC

13-JUN-2014 IV Docs matched to case (scanned)

30-JUL-2014 Case Complete, CC email auto-sent one week later

20-AUG-2014 AOS fee changed to N/A (Final clearance for interview scheduling?)

29-AUG-2014 Consular Interview scheduled on Oct 1st. Later rescheduled to Sep 24th. P4 Letter received following business day

14-SEP-2014 CEAC status changed to Ready

15-SEP-2014 Medical results delivered to Embassy by Panel Physician

24-SEP-2014 Consular Interview, went into AP (3rd AP in as many consecutive visa applications)

14-OCT-2014 Visa issued

22-OCT-2014 POE at Dulles Airport, Washington, D.C.

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i was denied a tourist visa too ...

if she will be well prepared and confident that your case is strong nothing bad will happen, trust me.

My wife was denied a tourist visa as well. Don't worry, Warsaw will be no problem. She will get her visa.

I understand that a visitor visa denial is not grounds for an IV denial. But you guys have to remember that the feeling of that day is seared into my brain forever and I just feel something bad will happen because that day made me very cynical about the whole process in general. Thanks for the replies though.

Married in Edinburgh, Scotland: 07-06-2013

I-130 Package Sent to Chicago Lockbox: 09-04-2013

NOA1 from the National Benefits Center: 09-05-2013

I-130 Package Transferred to California Service Center: 02-25-2014

NOA2: 03-05-2014

NVC Received: 03-17-2014

Case # and IIN Assigned: 04-18-2014

DS-261 Generated and Completed: 04-26-2014

AOS Fee Invoiced and Paid: 04-29-2014

IV Fee Invoiced and Paid: 05-01-2014

AOS Fee Shows as Paid: 05-01-2014

IV Fee Shows as Paid: 05-05-2014

AOS and IV Packages Sent via UPS: 05-08-2014

AOS and IV Packages Received: 05-12-2014

AOS and IV Packages Input Into System: 05-14-2014

DS-260 Completed: 05-16-2014

Case Complete: 06-11-2014

Medical Exam: 07-08-2014

Interview in Warsaw, Poland: 08-28-2014 @ 8:30AM - APPROVED!

Visa Package Received: 09-01-2014

POE at Chicago O'Hare International Airport: 09-23-2014

I-751 Package Received: 07-11-2016

NOA1: 07-16-2016

I-751 Biometrics Apointment: 08-01-2016

ROC Approval (during citizenship interview): 12-20-2017

10-Year Green Card Received: N/A due to approved N-400

N-400 Filed Online: 08-28-2017

N-400 NOA1 Date: 08-29-2017

N-400 Biometrics Appointment: 09-22-2017

Status Changed to Interview Scheduled: 09-22-2017

Status Change to Interview Scheduled, read the letter we mailed: 11-15-2017

N-400 Interview: 12-20-2017 - APPROVED!

Oath of Allegiance Scheduled: 12-29-2017

Oath of Allegiance: 01-18-2018 

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I understand that a visitor visa denial is not grounds for an IV denial. But you guys have to remember that the feeling of that day is seared into my brain forever and I just feel something bad will happen because that day made me very cynical about the whole process in general. Thanks for the replies though.

i know what you mean, the stress before the interview and the denial ... very traumatic experiences.

i was affraid to go there again but i knew that i had to, that i didn't want to disappoint my husband, that we worked hard for it.

it's gonna be tough time for your wife, for sure.

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i know what you mean, the stress before the interview and the denial ... very traumatic experiences.

i was affraid to go there again but i knew that i had to, that i didn't want to disappoint my husband, that we worked hard for it.

it's gonna be tough time for your wife, for sure.

Thank you for the kind words. :)

Married in Edinburgh, Scotland: 07-06-2013

I-130 Package Sent to Chicago Lockbox: 09-04-2013

NOA1 from the National Benefits Center: 09-05-2013

I-130 Package Transferred to California Service Center: 02-25-2014

NOA2: 03-05-2014

NVC Received: 03-17-2014

Case # and IIN Assigned: 04-18-2014

DS-261 Generated and Completed: 04-26-2014

AOS Fee Invoiced and Paid: 04-29-2014

IV Fee Invoiced and Paid: 05-01-2014

AOS Fee Shows as Paid: 05-01-2014

IV Fee Shows as Paid: 05-05-2014

AOS and IV Packages Sent via UPS: 05-08-2014

AOS and IV Packages Received: 05-12-2014

AOS and IV Packages Input Into System: 05-14-2014

DS-260 Completed: 05-16-2014

Case Complete: 06-11-2014

Medical Exam: 07-08-2014

Interview in Warsaw, Poland: 08-28-2014 @ 8:30AM - APPROVED!

Visa Package Received: 09-01-2014

POE at Chicago O'Hare International Airport: 09-23-2014

I-751 Package Received: 07-11-2016

NOA1: 07-16-2016

I-751 Biometrics Apointment: 08-01-2016

ROC Approval (during citizenship interview): 12-20-2017

10-Year Green Card Received: N/A due to approved N-400

N-400 Filed Online: 08-28-2017

N-400 NOA1 Date: 08-29-2017

N-400 Biometrics Appointment: 09-22-2017

Status Changed to Interview Scheduled: 09-22-2017

Status Change to Interview Scheduled, read the letter we mailed: 11-15-2017

N-400 Interview: 12-20-2017 - APPROVED!

Oath of Allegiance Scheduled: 12-29-2017

Oath of Allegiance: 01-18-2018 

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Nigeria
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interview this morning, APPROVED, only 5 questions:

Who is calling u to the USA ? my spouse

what year u get married? 2009

do have kids ? yes, 1

and your husband does he have kids? yes our only one baby.

how many months u pass in the states when u gave birth to your child ? 5

your visa is approved Mam, go pay the fee.

they say I will have passport back in 2 weeks. they also take my old passport with tourist visa valid till next year.

Thank you everyone for your support. I am blessed to find this forum. :dancing: (L) (L) (L) (L) :luv:

I wish many approval to the upcoming interview.

love u alll (L)(L)(L)

congratulations wishing you a happy reunion
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Hi all, my wife's interview is in exactly one week and I'm freaking out and am so nervous. She's going without me and I'm so worried she'll get denied or that something bad will happen. Back when we were dating she applied for and was denied a tourist visa and I'll never forget the feeling of her emailing me with the news of her denial while sobbing at her computer, not to mention the entire 2 hour bus ride back home. It's an emotion and a day that will be in my memory forever and I'm scared it's going to be repeated next week.

Any words of encouragement or pep talk anyone can offer possibly? I'm a nervous wreck.

You're justified to feel nervous, but she'll do great! Our Sept group has been blessed with a lot of good news lately, so I'm sure she'll be fine and you can finally relax! Wishing her good luck and I'll say an extra prayer for her too. :)

Oh you should be fine. When we were in London two days ago it was fine :P. She was freezing the other night it was about 49*F for the low! :rofl: Autumn is coming early this year :)

YESSS. That is music to my ears! I may have to return those summer dresses I got now for something a little warmer ... :lol:

http://www.volcano.si.edu/volcano.cfm?vn=373030

if i will have to postpone my flight to the US ... because of this vulcano i'm gonna be pissed, sad and disappointed

Hubby told me about this the other day. He was here when it happened before so he couldn't go home right away (didn't complain), but now that I'm leaving tomorrow and we come back next week, I'm a liiiittle nervous. Stupid volcano!! <_<

Our Visa Journey(s)

K-1 Visa
01/15/2013 - Sent I-129F overnight via Fedex
07/17/2013 - Sent to London
*** Abandoned K1 Visa route due to wedding plans that could NOT be changed**

07/27/2013 - Married in TX!!

CR-1 Visa
09/12/2013 - Sent I-130 overnight via Fedex
09/18/2013 - NOA1 - E-mail and text - Sent to NBC Overland Park
03/03/2014 - Case Transferred to CSC
03/27/2014 - NOA2 - E-mail and text - APPROVED!!!
04/04/2014 - NVC Received

05/05/2014 - Case Number & IIN Assigned

05/08/2014 - Submitted DS-261

05/10/2014 - AOS Available/Paid/Sent Package

05/13/2014 - AOS Package Received/Fee withdrawn (Scanned on 5/15) - Happy bday to me! :)

05/14/2014 - AOS Shows as PAID

05/19/2014 - IV Available/Paid/Sent Package

05/20/2014 - IV Fee withdrawn/Shows as PAID/DS-260 Available & Submitted

05/21/2014 - IV Package Received (Scanned on 5/23)

06/13/2014 - AOS Approved

06/26/2014 - CASE COMPLETE!!! (Confirmed by call, AOS changed to N/A)

07/10/2014 - Interview date assigned!!!! (August 19th)

07/11/2014 - Received Interview letter via e-mail

07/21/2014 - Hubby's medical (Passed!)/E-mail sent to embassy requesting earlier date

07/23/2014 - Interview rescheduled!!

08/04/2014 - INTERVIEW IN LONDON!! - APPROVED!!!!! :luv:

08/12/2014 - VISA IN HAND!!

08/30/2014 - POE in Houston!!

352 days from filing to POE

*Full timeline in profile

Removal of Conditions (I-751)

07/07/2016 - Sent I-751 overnight via USPS

07/08/2016 - CSC received & NOA1

07/21/2016 - Biometrics letter received
07/25/2016 - Walk-in Biometrics Appt (Org. appt - 8/2)

"Love knows not distance; it hath no continent; its eyes are for the stars."

- Gilbert Parker

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You're justified to feel nervous, but she'll do great! Our Sept group has been blessed with a lot of good news lately, so I'm sure she'll be fine and you can finally relax! Wishing her good luck and I'll say an extra prayer for her too. :)

YESSS. That is music to my ears! I may have to return those summer dresses I got now for something a little warmer ... :lol:

Hubby told me about this the other day. He was here when it happened before so he couldn't go home right away (didn't complain), but now that I'm leaving tomorrow and we come back next week, I'm a liiiittle nervous. Stupid volcano!! <_<

Just check the weather report before you leave. But, you know.. English weather changes it's mind everyday.. ;) Just bring a coat to be on the safe side. ;)

That volcano better not erupt.. LOL That's the last thing I need happening as I'm about almost finished. :rofl:

I-130 STAGE
-------------------------------
16th May 2013- I-130 PD Date
30th Dec 2013- Transferred to TSC
13th Mar 2014- I-130 Approved
20th Mar 2014- Cased shipped to NVC.


NVC STAGE
--------------------------------
28th Mar 14 Case received at NVC
28th Apr 14 Case # & IIN assigned

13th May 14 AOS package scanned into the system
14th May 14 DS260 available/completed.
20th May 14 IV package scanned into the system

12th June 14 AOS checklist- NVC error-

13th June 14 Supervisor review, said she would remove it when spoke to her. (Up to 30 business days).

28th July 14 CASE COMPLETE!!!!

19th August 2014- Medical

5th September 2014- Interview @ London

05th Sep 2014-Interview

05th Sep 2014- APPROVED! Visa Status Issued same day!

10th Sep 2014- Visa in hand

18th September 2014- POE ORLANDO FL! DISNEY!! :dancing:

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Just check the weather report before you leave. But, you know.. English weather changes it's mind everyday.. ;) Just bring a coat to be on the safe side. ;)

That volcano better not erupt.. LOL That's the last thing I need happening as I'm about almost finished. :rofl:

Texas weather is always unpredictable! Saying here is "If you don't like the weather, wait 5 minutes." Yeah, if my hubby is wearing a light jacket because HE thinks it's chilly, then I'm definitely gonna freeze my tush off. lol

And NO JOKE. If I get stuck out there, I won't get paid because I've used up all my PTO. :(

Our Visa Journey(s)

K-1 Visa
01/15/2013 - Sent I-129F overnight via Fedex
07/17/2013 - Sent to London
*** Abandoned K1 Visa route due to wedding plans that could NOT be changed**

07/27/2013 - Married in TX!!

CR-1 Visa
09/12/2013 - Sent I-130 overnight via Fedex
09/18/2013 - NOA1 - E-mail and text - Sent to NBC Overland Park
03/03/2014 - Case Transferred to CSC
03/27/2014 - NOA2 - E-mail and text - APPROVED!!!
04/04/2014 - NVC Received

05/05/2014 - Case Number & IIN Assigned

05/08/2014 - Submitted DS-261

05/10/2014 - AOS Available/Paid/Sent Package

05/13/2014 - AOS Package Received/Fee withdrawn (Scanned on 5/15) - Happy bday to me! :)

05/14/2014 - AOS Shows as PAID

05/19/2014 - IV Available/Paid/Sent Package

05/20/2014 - IV Fee withdrawn/Shows as PAID/DS-260 Available & Submitted

05/21/2014 - IV Package Received (Scanned on 5/23)

06/13/2014 - AOS Approved

06/26/2014 - CASE COMPLETE!!! (Confirmed by call, AOS changed to N/A)

07/10/2014 - Interview date assigned!!!! (August 19th)

07/11/2014 - Received Interview letter via e-mail

07/21/2014 - Hubby's medical (Passed!)/E-mail sent to embassy requesting earlier date

07/23/2014 - Interview rescheduled!!

08/04/2014 - INTERVIEW IN LONDON!! - APPROVED!!!!! :luv:

08/12/2014 - VISA IN HAND!!

08/30/2014 - POE in Houston!!

352 days from filing to POE

*Full timeline in profile

Removal of Conditions (I-751)

07/07/2016 - Sent I-751 overnight via USPS

07/08/2016 - CSC received & NOA1

07/21/2016 - Biometrics letter received
07/25/2016 - Walk-in Biometrics Appt (Org. appt - 8/2)

"Love knows not distance; it hath no continent; its eyes are for the stars."

- Gilbert Parker

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Texas weather is always unpredictable! Saying here is "If you don't like the weather, wait 5 minutes." Yeah, if my hubby is wearing a light jacket because HE thinks it's chilly, then I'm definitely gonna freeze my tush off. lol

And NO JOKE. If I get stuck out there, I won't get paid because I've used up all my PTO. :(

Is he south England or North England? :P. We've notice a change in temperatures dropping when we got back to the west midlands from London on Tuesday. Much chillier. Hopefully it doesn't! I'm guessing people are getting bored of nothing happening in the world with weather or volcano eruptions.. ;)

I-130 STAGE
-------------------------------
16th May 2013- I-130 PD Date
30th Dec 2013- Transferred to TSC
13th Mar 2014- I-130 Approved
20th Mar 2014- Cased shipped to NVC.


NVC STAGE
--------------------------------
28th Mar 14 Case received at NVC
28th Apr 14 Case # & IIN assigned

13th May 14 AOS package scanned into the system
14th May 14 DS260 available/completed.
20th May 14 IV package scanned into the system

12th June 14 AOS checklist- NVC error-

13th June 14 Supervisor review, said she would remove it when spoke to her. (Up to 30 business days).

28th July 14 CASE COMPLETE!!!!

19th August 2014- Medical

5th September 2014- Interview @ London

05th Sep 2014-Interview

05th Sep 2014- APPROVED! Visa Status Issued same day!

10th Sep 2014- Visa in hand

18th September 2014- POE ORLANDO FL! DISNEY!! :dancing:

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: China
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oh i have not yet rec'd anything. but i just thought it might be too late when i find out that they do need my birth certificate. it takes 3 weeks to get it to china...

so it is probably safe to mail my stuff back i guess so my husband has it just in case.

Hi, We are doing China also. CC date is 8-18-2014, 4 days after you. I called this morning and NVC has no news for us. I hope for interview soon maybe septemeber. I also have a big package to send to my wife for the interview. All the originals but I'm waiting for the email incase they ask for something new. I think it takes 2 weeks for fedex to her in china, that was the last time I sent her mail. i am not sure if USCIS sends our files to the consulate, i would think so but that question is not clearly answered here.

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Is he south England or North England? :P. We've notice a change in temperatures dropping when we got back to the west midlands from London on Tuesday. Much chillier. Hopefully it doesn't! I'm guessing people are getting bored of nothing happening in the world with weather or volcano eruptions.. ;)

He lives in East London. :) Yeah, I've got my eye on it, but I'm not too concerned. The most concern I have right now is choosing a good window seat for my flight tomorrow once check-in opens! lol

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Our Visa Journey(s)

K-1 Visa
01/15/2013 - Sent I-129F overnight via Fedex
07/17/2013 - Sent to London
*** Abandoned K1 Visa route due to wedding plans that could NOT be changed**

07/27/2013 - Married in TX!!

CR-1 Visa
09/12/2013 - Sent I-130 overnight via Fedex
09/18/2013 - NOA1 - E-mail and text - Sent to NBC Overland Park
03/03/2014 - Case Transferred to CSC
03/27/2014 - NOA2 - E-mail and text - APPROVED!!!
04/04/2014 - NVC Received

05/05/2014 - Case Number & IIN Assigned

05/08/2014 - Submitted DS-261

05/10/2014 - AOS Available/Paid/Sent Package

05/13/2014 - AOS Package Received/Fee withdrawn (Scanned on 5/15) - Happy bday to me! :)

05/14/2014 - AOS Shows as PAID

05/19/2014 - IV Available/Paid/Sent Package

05/20/2014 - IV Fee withdrawn/Shows as PAID/DS-260 Available & Submitted

05/21/2014 - IV Package Received (Scanned on 5/23)

06/13/2014 - AOS Approved

06/26/2014 - CASE COMPLETE!!! (Confirmed by call, AOS changed to N/A)

07/10/2014 - Interview date assigned!!!! (August 19th)

07/11/2014 - Received Interview letter via e-mail

07/21/2014 - Hubby's medical (Passed!)/E-mail sent to embassy requesting earlier date

07/23/2014 - Interview rescheduled!!

08/04/2014 - INTERVIEW IN LONDON!! - APPROVED!!!!! :luv:

08/12/2014 - VISA IN HAND!!

08/30/2014 - POE in Houston!!

352 days from filing to POE

*Full timeline in profile

Removal of Conditions (I-751)

07/07/2016 - Sent I-751 overnight via USPS

07/08/2016 - CSC received & NOA1

07/21/2016 - Biometrics letter received
07/25/2016 - Walk-in Biometrics Appt (Org. appt - 8/2)

"Love knows not distance; it hath no continent; its eyes are for the stars."

- Gilbert Parker

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: China
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Hi, We are doing China also. CC date is 8-18-2014, 4 days after you. I called this morning and NVC has no news for us. I hope for interview soon maybe septemeber. I also have a big package to send to my wife for the interview. All the originals but I'm waiting for the email incase they ask for something new. I think it takes 2 weeks for fedex to her in china, that was the last time I sent her mail. i am not sure if USCIS sends our files to the consulate, i would think so but that question is not clearly answered here.

fedex is more expensive I think? I'm gonna use DHL, it's $80 and takes 5 days. I can't trust fedex and usps. they do lose stuff, especially usps. they lost at least 5 of my packages and they didn't even care.

anyways, I heard the scheduling window opens next week; so we might get something by end of next week. they don't schedule in the mid month. sucks! even though I get CC 4 days earlier than you, we will end up with similar interview time. So CC in the mid month = not good.

but good luck. Hopefully we both can get the September interview. They still have august interview slot....so I would think September is not full yet.....=) :idea::idea: :idea: :idea:

Form I-130
9/9/2013: Married

10/21/2013: APPLICATION SENT

10/23/2013: NOA1

4/1/2014: NOA2

8/14/2014: Case Complete

10/20/2014: POE EXACT A YEAR!

 

Form I-751: Remove the Conditions on Residence

7/27/2016: Application Sent

8/1/2016: NOA1 - CSC 

10/18/2016: Biometrics

12/1/2017: Received RFE

12/7/2017: additional evidence sent and delivered 

2/2/2018: Green card mailed! Status changed! 

Finger Crossed! 

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: India
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I have Case Compleated on 18th Aug-2014. Can you please explain how much time will take for schedule an interview with India_mumbai embassy and what are the further steps need to be taken and how we can shcdule biometric interview. Can we get instruction from NVC regarding biometrics?

Please advise.

 

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--Green Card Conditions Removal Process - GC will be expired on 10/27/2016---

26-07-2016- I-751 sent to Vermont Service Center

01-08-2016-- NOA1

01-09-2016 --BioMetrics

07-03-2017-- Date of Decision (Approved)

07-25-2017 -- 10 Years Green Card Received

 

--N-400 Citizenship Process--

08-01-2017- Submitted Application via Online

08-02-2017- NOA

08-05-2017- Biometrics scheduled for 09-04-2017 at Charlotte

08-22-2017- Biometrics - Completed

08-22-2017- Interview Scheduled' status update (in-line)

10-18-2017- Interview was Scheduled' status update in myUSCIS

10-19-2017- Status updated in Online account and Interview pdf available 

11-27-2017- Interview Date (Approved)

11-30-2017- Oath Ceremony ( I am US Citizen Now :jest:)

 

My US Journey Ends Here. Thanks to everyone and all the best for new applicants.

 

 

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: China
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fedex is more expensive I think? I'm gonna use DHL, it's $80 and takes 5 days. I can't trust fedex and usps. they do lose stuff, especially usps. they lost at least 5 of my packages and they didn't even care.

anyways, I heard the scheduling window opens next week; so we might get something by end of next week. they don't schedule in the mid month. sucks! even though I get CC 4 days earlier than you, we will end up with similar interview time. So CC in the mid month = not good.

but good luck. Hopefully we both can get the September interview. They still have august interview slot....so I would think September is not full yet.....=) :idea::idea: :idea: :idea:

my last package to china was $80 also with fedex. I will look into DHL (5 days great) thank you. NVC phone operator told me the interview notice will come in an email. One email for case complete with iterview date and list of things to bring to interview. Is that what you expect also?

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