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I diiiiiiiiiid but it's okay. I am blind I think. I'm happy with my responses. It's a bit nerve wracking to put in so many addresses (11!) I hope it doesn't make me look itinerant :| I

Yeah... I've lived in the same house my whole life so I had a breeze of a time filling that form out haha. But as long as you give them everything they asked for on your application you will be fine and just need to relax. Edited by Mandiimoose

i-130 Process

 

02/24/2014 - Sent i-130 to Chicago Lockbox via UPS
02/28/2014 - NOA1 i-130 accepted and sent to Vermont Service Center
03/04/2014 - NOA1 hard copy06/25/2014 - NOA2 i-130 approved and sent to NVC
07/01/2014 - NOA2 hard copy07/02/2014 - NVC received
07/25/2014 - Case number assigned* (actually 07/15)
07/31/2014 - DS261 completed. Hubby's B-day!! <3
08/01/2014 - AoS fee invoiced/paid
08/04/2014 - AoS fee processed
08/05/2014 - AoS documents e-mailed
08/08/2014 - AoS "received"
09/04/2014 - DS261 reviewed and accepted
09/10/2014 - IV invoiced at 2:30am, unlocked and paid at 11:30am
09/10/2014 - Civil documents e-mailed
09/11/2014 - IV fee processed
09/11/2014 - DS260 completed
09/12/2014 - Documents received, got the "60 Day" email
09/29/2014 - Case complete, AoS showed as n/a then called to confirm
10/03/2014 - Interview scheduled
10/06/2014 - Interview(P4) letter received
10/07/2014 - Medical appointment booked with Dr. Randall T. Lee
10/21/2014 - Medical appointment
11/19/2014 - Interview
11/24/2014 - POE

12/29/2014 - Green Card received

i-751 Process

08/31/2016 - i-751 sent via USPS Express to VSC
09/01/2016 - Delivered and signed for by L. Zuchowski

09/07/2016 - Cheque cashed

09/09/2016 - NOA received, dated 09/02/16

09/23/2016 - Biometrics letter received in mail! Scheduled for 10/04/2016 at 2pm

09/27/2016 - Walk-in Biometrics completed.

09/11/2017 - Approval letter received in mail! Approval date of 09/06/2017

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OMG OMG OMG CASE COMPLETE!!!!!!! Just called and talked to Yvette, she said our case is complete, just waiting for the interview to be scheduled, and they are still scheduling for October interview

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I'm FEELING GOOD! I just got CC (Case Complete)! Scan date: July 25th. AOS changed to "N/A" and called NVC to confirm it. Goodbye NVC! Hello Montreal Consulate!

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I got CC!!! Scan date July 21st!! Interview assigned October 19th!!! I did not expect that .. no expedite or anything!! Egypt embassy is on fire!!!! Soloenta .. Your turn is next .. Heads up!! SAY

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You're so right :)

I have submitted DS-260. Now just have to send the civil docs and I am good to go. Hoping and hoping and praying for no checklists. Well, praying in my peaceful atheist way :)

I am the beneficiary. My husband is the petitioning USC.

Relationship:

Met in Washington DC - 13 February 2013

6 visits (Guam and Australia) in 2013

Engaged on Guam - 31 December 2013

Start living together in Australia - 3 March 2014

<3 Married in Queensland <3 - 28 June 2014

USCIS/NVC:

I-130 Package received Chicago - 14 July 2014

NOA1 - 17 July 2014

NOA2 - 28 July 2014

Email from NVC with Case Number etc - 18 August 2014

Completed DS-261 online - 19 August 2014

Paid AOS Bill - 20 August 2014

AOS Bill shows "PAID" 22 August 2014

Sent AOS Package to Parents in Law for signing 5 September 2014

AOS Package scanned at NVC 19 September 2014

IV Bill Paid 24 September 2014

DS-260 completed online 25 September 2014

Send IV Package 26 September 2014 (from NH)

IV Package Scanned 29 September 2014

CHECKLIST RECEIVED 26 November 2014

Checklist sent from NH 8 December 2014

Checklist scanned 11 December 2014

Case Complete 4 February 2015 - 192 days since NOA2. 171 days at NVC.

Medical Appointment 12 February 2015

P4 Letter Received 13 February 2015

Interview 17 March 2015 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING?! Missing my joint sponsor's W2 which he DOESN'T GET, HE IS SELF EMPLOYED, GRRRRR! Trying to sort it out ... :(

Status changed to "Ready" 24 March 2015

Status changed to "Issued" 27 March 2015! :D :D

Visa in hand 31 March 2015 - mere hours before I leave for Brisbane to fly to LA.

POE LAX extremely easy and pleasant - 1 April 2015

Reuinted with husband at Boston Airport - 2 April 2015

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Hey thank you :) I did call them last Friday to ask if my ds261 was accepted and they said it was accept on Thursday and I will be able to pay IV fees on weds (sept 24th) on Monday sept 22nd it was invoiced and I paid it the very same day.. It showed paid on sept 23rd.. I submitted ds260 as well on sept 23rd.. Now all I have to do is wait for a CC and pray for no checklists. :)

Hey, congratulations on the progress. With the new process, it's going to get you out of NVC faster. So, you sent both packages together and now waiting for IV invoice and CC. Countdown begins September ?23 for you. Going by 60 days for review, your CC may come November 20-something or maybe before.

 

 

I'm the beneficiary, wife of USC.
12/30/2012: Got engaged.
1/16/2013: Got married in India.

I-130:
2/28/2013: Attorney mailed the I-130 from a U.S. address.
3/4/2013: Priority date, NOA1.
11/6/2013: Case was transferred to Nebraska Service Center.

1/6/2014: 60 days of transfer are up, put in an e-request, given 30 days' time. Contacted the senator. Senator asked to wait till Feb 6 and if nothing then she will do something.
2/5/2014: Website status changed to RFE.
2/10/2014: Attorney gets RFE. They need G325A and photos of both me and husband, original marriage certificate, copy of marriage record and it's translation.
2/15/2014: Mailed the requisite documents to husband.
2/19/2014: Documents received by husband.
2/24/2014: RFE mailed.
2/26/2014: Case status changed to RFE review.
3/6/2014: After 367 days, NOA2.

After approval kept calling NVC but NVC always had one reply, file was not in their system. Husband too called USCIS National Customer Service Center and was told case was sent to NVC.
4/2/2014: Write to NSCFollowup to know about the status of the petition.
4/10/2014: Put in a ?service request with USCIS starting with OVP to locate case.
4/16/2014: Reply from NSCFollowup that the U.S. law prohibited that office from responding to anyone other than the petitioner and to have the petitioner contact them.
4/18/2014: Sent email to NVC Research to locate the case.
4/22/2014: Petitioner sent email to NSCFollowup
5/14/2014: Receive email from NVC Research that they do not have a record of receiving the petition.
5/16/2014: Congressman's immigration caseworker contacted supervisor at NSC who said the petition is pending and will be dispatched in two weeks.
5/27/2014: Petitioner received response from NSCFollowup that the case was pending an internal extended review. Really?
6/19/2014: USCIS case status change, "On June 19, 2014, we shipped this case..."
7/1/2014: Case received at NVC.
7/14/2014: NVC case number assigned.
8/1/2014: AOS and IV fees invoiced.
8/2/2014: AOS and IV fees paid.
8/5/2014: AOS and IV fees status changed to paid.
8/6/2014: AOS and IV packages mailed, completed and submitted DS-260.
8/7/2014: AOS and IV packages delivered to NVC.
8/8/2014: AOS and IV packages put into the system (scanned).
9/20/2014: Get the 60-day email.
9/30/2014: Case Complete!
10/3/2014: Interview scheduled for November 7.
10/20/2014: Medical appointment.

11/07/2014: Interview.

11/29/2014: POE JFK.

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Hey, congratulations on the progress. With the new process, it's going to get you out of NVC faster. So, you sent both packages together and now waiting for IV invoice and CC. Countdown begins September ?23 for you. Going by 60 days for review, your CC may come November 20-something or maybe before.

Thank You :) and I have already paid my IV fees on sept 22nd..I attached the document cover sheet with the IV package. I hope I get a CC before november lol..I know I am being greedy now..I am missing my hubby wayyyyyy too much!! why can't the CC be on the scan date?? AHHHHHH :cry::cry::cry::clock::clock::clock::D

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Thank You :) and I have already paid my IV fees on sept 22nd..I attached the document cover sheet with the IV package. I hope I get a CC before november lol..I know I am being greedy now..I am missing my hubby wayyyyyy too much!! why can't the CC be on the scan date?? AHHHHHH :cry::cry::cry::clock::clock::clock::D

So when is your actual scan date? Have you called?

Service Center : Texas Service Center

Consulate : Naples, Italy

Marriage : 2014-02-14

U S C I S

I-130 Sent : 2014-02-27

I-130 NOA1 : 2014-02-28

I-130 RFE : 2014-07-05

I-130 RFE Sent : 2014-07-07

I-130 Approved : 2014-07-16 :thumbs:

N V C

NVC Received : 2014-07-28

Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : 2014-08-11

Pay AOS Bill : 2014-08-13

Send AOS Package : 2014-08-14

Scan AOS Package : 2014-08-18

Submit DS-261 : 2014-08-12

Receive IV Bill : 2014-09-11

Pay IV Bill : 2014-09-12

Send IV Package : 2014-09-09

Scan IV Package : 2014-09-10

DS-260 COMPLETE : 2014-09-15

Case Completed at NVC : 2014-10-17 :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

Interview Date Via Phone call to NVC: 2014-12-02

Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : 2014-11-03

Visa Approved: 2014-12-02

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So when is your actual scan date? Have you called?

I am on the phone with them right now...for the past 43 minutes and 37 seconds... YUP!! :clock:

just spoke to some lady.. she said they received my package today (sept 25th) I am assuming that's my scan date??

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Hey ya'll here's the case Complete to Interview thread. Hey Saylin girl how you dong. We still standing hehe :goofy:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/512497-october-2014-interviews/

Woo, updated the first post! :thumbs:

Doing good. Thanks for sticking around and doing the interview threads ;)

I hope I'm not breakin' the VJ law, but just wanted to say thank you to Saylin, Dwheels76 and all the others including (my fellow Aus/Am couples) who have been so helpful through this process. And of course Soloenta for the laughs. This is a very useful forum. Thank goodness for all these folks who are so generous with their time. :luv:

NOA1: APRIL 23, 2013

SHIPPED TO NEBRASKA: NOV 27, 2013

NOA2: JAN 27, 2014

NVC: MARCH 16, 2014

CASE #: APRIL 15, 2014

AOS FEE PAID: APRIL 26, 2014

IV FEE PAID: MAY 1, 2014

DS-261: MAY 5, 2014

AOS/IV PACKAGE RECEIVED @ NVC: MAY 8, 2014

AOS FALSE CHECKLIST: JUNE 6, 2014

AOS CHECKLIST: JUNE 7, 2014

AOS CHECKLIST SCANNED: jUNE 16, 2014

CASE COMPLETE: jULY 24, 2014

INTERVIEW DATE RECEIVED: jULY 30, 2014

INTERVIEW DATE: SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

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I am wondering what others are thinking about the new filing processes. I was thinking that sending in both packets together would allow them to be reviewed at the same time therefore speeding up the process I suppose.

Our case arrived before the new process. We were told by NVC it was OK to send in the IV packet before receiving the invoice. We did and it was received and all seems good so far(waiting for CC).

There are still cases that are waiting for the fee to be invoiced before sending in the packet. There are also new cases that have been invoiced and packets sent in and are now waiting for CC. I am really curious how this is all going to play out.

I guess I am just trying to comprehend what the hell is going on here. I thought I had a pretty good grasp on the procedures but now I have no idea. My only real contribution would be to advise people that are waiting for IV fee to be invoiced before sending in the IV packet to reconsider because it seems to me you may be delaying your cases. Just my thought. Any other ideas on whats happening here in the near future?

Service Center : Texas Service Center

Consulate : Naples, Italy

Marriage : 2014-02-14

U S C I S

I-130 Sent : 2014-02-27

I-130 NOA1 : 2014-02-28

I-130 RFE : 2014-07-05

I-130 RFE Sent : 2014-07-07

I-130 Approved : 2014-07-16 :thumbs:

N V C

NVC Received : 2014-07-28

Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : 2014-08-11

Pay AOS Bill : 2014-08-13

Send AOS Package : 2014-08-14

Scan AOS Package : 2014-08-18

Submit DS-261 : 2014-08-12

Receive IV Bill : 2014-09-11

Pay IV Bill : 2014-09-12

Send IV Package : 2014-09-09

Scan IV Package : 2014-09-10

DS-260 COMPLETE : 2014-09-15

Case Completed at NVC : 2014-10-17 :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

Interview Date Via Phone call to NVC: 2014-12-02

Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : 2014-11-03

Visa Approved: 2014-12-02

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Hey Guys !!!

just a small question

- DO I really need to send the original civil Documents to NVC for my CR1 processing ? Can I just make a covering letter and mention on that the originals will be submitted to the Consular officer during the interview at the Consulate ?

Its mainly because I was born in a different country & if NVC does not return my birth certificate then I wont be able to replace it ?

Please Reply guys

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Hey Guys !!!

just a small question

- DO I really need to send the original civil Documents to NVC for my CR1 processing ? Can I just make a covering letter and mention on that the originals will be submitted to the Consular officer during the interview at the Consulate ?

Its mainly because I was born in a different country & if NVC does not return my birth certificate then I wont be able to replace it ?

Please Reply guys

If you are the beneficiary then you need to send either the original or a certified copy of the original.

Service Center : Texas Service Center

Consulate : Naples, Italy

Marriage : 2014-02-14

U S C I S

I-130 Sent : 2014-02-27

I-130 NOA1 : 2014-02-28

I-130 RFE : 2014-07-05

I-130 RFE Sent : 2014-07-07

I-130 Approved : 2014-07-16 :thumbs:

N V C

NVC Received : 2014-07-28

Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : 2014-08-11

Pay AOS Bill : 2014-08-13

Send AOS Package : 2014-08-14

Scan AOS Package : 2014-08-18

Submit DS-261 : 2014-08-12

Receive IV Bill : 2014-09-11

Pay IV Bill : 2014-09-12

Send IV Package : 2014-09-09

Scan IV Package : 2014-09-10

DS-260 COMPLETE : 2014-09-15

Case Completed at NVC : 2014-10-17 :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

Interview Date Via Phone call to NVC: 2014-12-02

Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : 2014-11-03

Visa Approved: 2014-12-02

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Hey Guys !!!

just a small question

- DO I really need to send the original civil Documents to NVC for my CR1 processing ? Can I just make a covering letter and mention on that the originals will be submitted to the Consular officer during the interview at the Consulate ?

Its mainly because I was born in a different country & if NVC does not return my birth certificate then I wont be able to replace it ?

Please Reply guys

If you are the beneficiary then you need to send either the original or a certified copy of the original.

I really wish the phrase "certified copy" be struck off from NVC/DOS and VJ. It is confusing many people as they mistake it for notarized copy, which is not acceptable to NVC. We better start using a less vague term. How about: original re-issue?

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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Hello, I sent my documents on Tuesday sep 23rd and FedEx delivered them Wednesday sept 24.. How do I know that they have received/scanned my documents? Are they going to email me or should I call them and find out?

u will get 60 days mail from NVC lol

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Hey thank you :) I did call them last Friday to ask if my ds261 was accepted and they said it was accept on Thursday and I will be able to pay IV fees on weds (sept 24th) on Monday sept 22nd it was invoiced and I paid it the very same day.. It showed paid on sept 23rd.. I submitted ds260 as well on sept 23rd.. Now all I have to do is wait for a CC and pray for no checklists. :)

Wow fantastic! I really support people that are able to get in and out - so i'll be praying for no checklists for you!!

Good for you. Don't have IV bill yet. NVC rep said wait for 5 days. :cry:

I think we all have to really realize that unfortunately how much we want a 'process' to be set in place with the NVC - there is none. Some folks win the so called 'lottery' and get their fees/invoice/process that runs smoothly (lottery meaning that there is only a few of us who get that flow) and the rest will have to hold strong and keep waiting.

We all know the process is severely flawed and it doesn't look like the process will change anytime soon - even with the new fees set in place. Good luck to all of us!! But we definitely cheer the ones on that get through it quickly because at least there is hope!

IR-1/CR-1 Visa

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Switzerland

Marriage: 2008-08-07

I-130 Sent : 2014-08-02

I-130 NOA1 : 2014-08-05

I-130 Approved : 2014-08-25

NVC Received : 2014-09-12

NVC Case & IIN Number Assigned: 2014-09-22

DS-261 Filled and Submitted: 2014-09-22

AOS Bill / Payment Made: 2014-09-23

Received IV Bill: 2014-10-02

Paid IV Bill: 2014-10-03

Sent AOS & IV: 2014-10-19

Package Received by NVC: 2014-10-22

Scanned Date into NVC (e-mail received): 2014-10-23

Submitted DS-260: 2014-10-23

Checklist received (AOS - missing check box): 2014-12-17

Re-submitted documents (received by NVC): 2014-12-30

Submitted expedite request: 2015-01-02

Expedite approved by embassy: 2015-01-05

Files shipped to embassy: 2015-01-07

Medical scheduled: 2015-01-13

Embassy received files: 2014-01-12

Processing
Estimates/Stats :

* I-130 was approved in 20 days from NOA1 date.

* NVC received case in 18 days from NOA2 date.

* NVC assigned Case & IIN # in 10 days from NVC received date.

* DS-261 Filled out in 0 days from receiving Case number.

* AOS Bill paid in 1 day from filing DS-261

* IV Bill Received 11 days after filling DS-261

* NVC Scanned AOS/IV Package 3 days after sending

* Checklist received 55 days after sending documents

* Expedite approved 3 days after submission

* Files shipped to embassy 2 days after expedite approved

* Files received by embassy 5 days after shipped from NVC

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