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All of us K1 filers at TSC are so lucky! Think of all the free time we have that would otherwise have been spent with our significant others. We can use all of this free time while we are apart to better ourselves! Here are some suggestions:

- pick up a new hobby! How about glass-blowing or macramé? If I was in the US right now I could hang out with my future wife and build our new life together, but then I wouldn't have time to make these sweet plant holders or this beautiful glassware bong. I am so thankful.

- learn a new language! There are roughly 6,500 spoken languages in the world today. By the time the TSC gets to your petition, you could learn at least half of those.

- go back to school! By the time your approval comes along, you could earn a PhD! Maybe figure out the cure to cancer.

- take up meditation! After several hundred days waiting for your NOA2, you'll be so %$@?! zen that you'll make the Dalai Lama look high strung!

Truly we are fortunate for this interminable wait.

K1 Visa timeline: Application sent to Visa in hand: 10 months and 4 days (Texas Service Center)

02/26/2015: I-129F Application mailed to Texas lockbox

03/05/2015: NOA1 email notification

08/27/2015: NOA2! (176 days)

09/02/2015: Sent to NVC

09/14/2015: Called NVC and obtained MTL case number

09/18/2015: In Transit to MTL consulate

09/21/2015: Consulate received our file (24 days post-NOA2)

09/24/2015: Sent Packet 3 (unprompted, but CEAC status had updated a second time)

09/29/2015: Packet 4 received, interview scheduled. Still haven't received Packet 3, I advise not to wait for it!

10/09/2015: Received Packet 3 in the mail!

11/09/2015: Medical

12/16/2015: K1 Interview in Montreal (111 days from NOA2, 293 days total): Approved!

12/18/2015: CEAC status changed to Nonimmigrant Ready

12/21/2015: CEAC status changed to Nonimmigrant AP

12/24/2015: CEAC status changed to ISSUED! Merry Christmas!!

12/30/2015: Visa in hand

01/15/2016: POE @ Houlton, ME

01/22/2016: Married! (L)

AOS timeline: Application sent to card in hand: 6 months and 7 days.

01/25/2016: Mailed AOS, EAD & AP applications to Chicago via UPS

01/29/2016: NOA1 email notification x3

02/04/2016: Received NOA1 hard copies x3

02/29/2016: Still haven't received biometrics letter, Filed service request

03/30/2016: After more calls to Tier 2 and 2 service requests, letter still not received, USCIS said no appointment has been scheduled. Reached out to Congressman.

04/06/2016: Biometrics letter finally received thanks to Congressman's inquiry (Appointment scheduled 04/18/2016).

04/18/2016: Biometrics appointment

04/25/2016: Officially outside processing times for EAD/AP. Scheduled Infopass appointment for 05/10.

05/21/2016: Finally received email notice that EAD was approved on 05/19 after numerous service requests, infopass appt and ombudsman inquiry

05/23/2016: Received hard-copy letter notifying me that my AP was approved on the same day as my EAD. No hard-copy for EAD yet.

05/28/2016: Received EAD/AP Combo Card (122 days since filing).

06/21/2016: Received email notification of AOS interview (Appointment scheduled 07/21/2016)

07/21/2016: AOS interview. Approved, but file was missing medical. Local office can't issue GC until they receive medical from DOS.

07/25/2016: USCIS case status changed to New Card Is Being Produced!

08/01/2016: Green card in hand. ROC window opens Apr 29, 2018.

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I just want to let everyone know how happy I am that I haven't been approved yet in the TSC! Things are moving so quickly! What should I be preparing for the NVC stage because I am just so excited jus

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Because that's what VJers do, we help each other. If you won't offer to help, then don't expect much in return. ascertainLovE should complete their timeline too!

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It was crowded at the Dallas Field Office today. I felt quite honored when my name was called to speak to an immigration officer. It was a tight and hostile environment, rarely any seating with everyone waiting to be called. Baby-dinosaurs-cop_2117742b.jpg

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Awesome! I'm soooooooooo thrilled to stuck in AP status! ????? better yet I think I'm in love with AP ???❤️❤️

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TSC "lost" my approved I-130 for over 8 months. A nice, friendly, helpful lady at my INFOPASS got my file moving again. You may want to try an INFOPASS, it can't hurt.

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hahahahahahahahha. Oh my gosh... this is the best thing I've seen in a while.

To those who think it's not helpful to joke around or poke fun or be sarcastic.. this helps ease a little bit of the tension and lightens our aching hearts, if even for just a moment. My fiance and I were literally crying while reading this thread because we were laughing so hard. It made us feel better about all of this. Yes, some of the posts recently have been hostile, but it's stuff like this that makes this process a little less rough... because we realize so many others share the same feelings and understand, and if we don't laugh... we'll cry.. or maybe we'll do both. :rofl:

I mean, seriously.. 2019... that rewards post.. and then the ancient 'petition'.. we just about died with each comment! Thanks for the laugh, guys :)

PS. Never realized how many hilarious people there are on here. Keep this up, guys! This is amazing.

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K-1 Visa

♥ 10/2/14- I-129F form sent
♥ 10/3/14- USCIS received I-129F
♥ 10/7/14- NOA1
♥ 4/24/15- NOA2 [6.5 months; 199 days]
♥ 5/11/15- NVC received & case number assigned
♥ 5/13/15- NVC left
♥ 5/14/15- Consulate received & ready for interview
♥ 6/15/15- Interview- APPROVED!!

♥ 7/10/15- Visa in hand

♥ 7/11/15- POE

♥ 7/14/15- Marriage (Civil)

AOS

♥ 7/20/15- AOS/EAD/AP sent together

♥ 7/23/15- NOA1 for all 3

♥ 8/17/15- Biometrics

♥ 8/31/15- Expedited AP document (all in one day)

♥ 9/22/15- EAD NOA2

♥ 9/30/15- Received EAD/AP combo card

♥ 11/20/15- AOS NOA2 (no interview)

♥ 11/25/15- Green card received! Woohoo!!!

"Can my fiance(e) visit on VWP while awaiting K-1 visa?"
Check out our recent experience coming through JFK on VWP here!

*Fellow Ecuamerican couples: All info you need to know--

Concise post NOA-2 steps, advice, & consulate info here!*

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ღ Allie & Santy ღ

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TSC "lost" my approved I-130 for over 8 months. A nice, friendly, helpful lady at my INFOPASS got my file moving again. You may want to try an INFOPASS, it can't hurt.

Do you mean for ap status
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It was crowded at the Dallas Field Office today. I felt quite honored when my name was called to speak to an immigration officer. It was a tight and hostile environment, rarely any seating with everyone waiting to be called. Baby-dinosaurs-cop_2117742b.jpg

I'm literally bawling my eyes out at this comment. I wish I could be as witty as you guys! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

K-1 Visa

♥ 10/2/14- I-129F form sent
♥ 10/3/14- USCIS received I-129F
♥ 10/7/14- NOA1
♥ 4/24/15- NOA2 [6.5 months; 199 days]
♥ 5/11/15- NVC received & case number assigned
♥ 5/13/15- NVC left
♥ 5/14/15- Consulate received & ready for interview
♥ 6/15/15- Interview- APPROVED!!

♥ 7/10/15- Visa in hand

♥ 7/11/15- POE

♥ 7/14/15- Marriage (Civil)

AOS

♥ 7/20/15- AOS/EAD/AP sent together

♥ 7/23/15- NOA1 for all 3

♥ 8/17/15- Biometrics

♥ 8/31/15- Expedited AP document (all in one day)

♥ 9/22/15- EAD NOA2

♥ 9/30/15- Received EAD/AP combo card

♥ 11/20/15- AOS NOA2 (no interview)

♥ 11/25/15- Green card received! Woohoo!!!

"Can my fiance(e) visit on VWP while awaiting K-1 visa?"
Check out our recent experience coming through JFK on VWP here!

*Fellow Ecuamerican couples: All info you need to know--

Concise post NOA-2 steps, advice, & consulate info here!*

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ღ Allie & Santy ღ

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It was crowded at the Dallas Field Office today. I felt quite honored when my name was called to speak to an immigration officer. It was a tight and hostile environment, rarely any seating with everyone waiting to be called. Baby-dinosaurs-cop_2117742b.jpg

Bwahahaha. This one had me floored!

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An Info Pass is great. If you are okay with being in dangerous environments that is. I highly suggest info passes, just watch out for those dinosaurs!! dinosaurs-triceratops.jpg


I'm literally bawling my eyes out at this comment. I wish I could be as witty as you guys! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Come on! You can do it!! :content:


Bwahahaha. This one had me floored!

:lol: The experiences are just so horrible you can't do anything but laugh at it after a while. :lol:

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Is there an option to favorite a topic? :thumbs:

K-1 Visa

♥ 10/2/14- I-129F form sent
♥ 10/3/14- USCIS received I-129F
♥ 10/7/14- NOA1
♥ 4/24/15- NOA2 [6.5 months; 199 days]
♥ 5/11/15- NVC received & case number assigned
♥ 5/13/15- NVC left
♥ 5/14/15- Consulate received & ready for interview
♥ 6/15/15- Interview- APPROVED!!

♥ 7/10/15- Visa in hand

♥ 7/11/15- POE

♥ 7/14/15- Marriage (Civil)

AOS

♥ 7/20/15- AOS/EAD/AP sent together

♥ 7/23/15- NOA1 for all 3

♥ 8/17/15- Biometrics

♥ 8/31/15- Expedited AP document (all in one day)

♥ 9/22/15- EAD NOA2

♥ 9/30/15- Received EAD/AP combo card

♥ 11/20/15- AOS NOA2 (no interview)

♥ 11/25/15- Green card received! Woohoo!!!

"Can my fiance(e) visit on VWP while awaiting K-1 visa?"
Check out our recent experience coming through JFK on VWP here!

*Fellow Ecuamerican couples: All info you need to know--

Concise post NOA-2 steps, advice, & consulate info here!*

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ღ Allie & Santy ღ

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Good news! A customer service agent just told me their brand new filing system will make everything 150% effectively slower and sent me a small preview.

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Our Journey Timeline  - Immigration and the Health Exchange Price of Love in the UK Thinking of Returning to UK?

 

First met: 12/31/04 - Engaged: 9/24/09
Filed I-129F: 10/4/14 - Packet received: 10/7/14
NOA 1 email + ARN assigned: 10/10/14 (hard copy 10/17/14)
Touched on website (fixed?): 12/9/14 - Poked USCIS: 4/1/15
NOA 2 email: 5/4/15 (hard copy 5/11/15)
Sent to NVC: 5/8/15 - NVC received + #'s assigned: 5/15/15 (estimated)
NVC sent: 5/19/15 - London received/ready: 5/26/15
Packet 3: 5/28/15 - Medical: 6/16/15
Poked London 7/1/15 - Packet 4: 7/2/15
Interview: 7/30/15 - Approved!
AP + Issued 8/3/15 - Visa in hand (depot): 8/6/15
POE: 8/27/15
Wedding: 9/30/15

Filed I-485, I-131, I-765: 11/7/15

Packet received: 11/9/15

NOA 1 txt/email: 11/15/15 - NOA 1 hardcopy: 11/19/15

Bio: 12/9/15

EAD + AP approved: 1/25/16 - EAD received: 2/1/16

RFE for USCIS inability to read vax instructions: 5/21/16 (no e-notification & not sent from local office!)

RFE response sent: 6/7/16 - RFE response received 6/9/16

AOS approved/card in production: 6/13/16  

NOA 2 hardcopy + card sent 6/17/16

Green Card received: 6/18/16

USCIS 120 day reminder notice: 2/22/18

Filed I-751: 5/2/18 - Packet received: 5/4/18

NOA 1:  5/29/18 (12 mo ext) 8/13/18 (18 mo ext)  - Bio: 6/27/18

Transferred: Potomac Service Center 3/26/19

Approved/New Card Produced status: 4/25/19 - NOA2 hardcopy 4/29/19

10yr Green Card Received: 5/2/19 with error >_<

N400 : 7/16/23 - Oath : 10/19/23

 

 

 

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But the USCIS director, said, "there is no difference in the approvals at CSC and TSC".,.,,.,.so what do you do?

We went through VSC, and it was awful, 10 months and 4 days until P.O.E.,.,..,but these poor people from TSC are looking at a year or more..,.,.

My heart felt feelings are out to all of you suffering at TSC.,.,.,.,.,

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