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Filed: F-2A Visa Country: India
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Well done Friends...... I think within 2 weeks we will get our Case Numbers...

I-130 / F-2A



USCIS


November 14 2013 I-130 Sent to Chicago Lockbox


November 15 2013 I-130 Received at Chicago Lockbox Facility


November 18 2013 Email from USCIS about Petition Acceptance (PD Nov 15 2013)


November 19 2013 I 797 NOA 1 received by mail


March 24 2015 Received E Mail and Text Notification about Case transfer to another USCIS Office


March 28 2015 Received Hard copy of Transfer Notice from USCIS


March 31 2015 Case Approved by USCIS


April 1 2015 Received Email and Text message for Case Approval


April 4 2015 Received Hard Copy of NOA2 from USCIS



NVC STAGE


April 16 2015 Case received at NVC


April 24 2015 Case Number and IIN received on Call


April 27 2015 Paid AOS Fees and Submitted DS-261


April 29 2015 Welcome Letter from NVC in Email


May 05 2015 DS-261 reviewed over phone


May 06 2015 AOS & Civil Documents sent to NVC


May 07 2015 Documents received at NVC


May 08 2015 Email from NVC to pay IV Fees


June 08 2015 IV PAID


June 10 2015 Submitted DS-260


July 13 2015 Case Completed


July 29 2015 Finally....Got Interview Date


Sep 18 2015 Interview (Approved)






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Thanks again for the detailed response. I am actually in the process of submitting my thoughts to my attorney. Believe it or not, I value opinions from this forum more than what my attorney says. It's definitely more personal and less bureaucratic. I do appreciate your thoughts though. I definitely don't want a checklist. I didn't even know about the option to use assets as income. I'll do a search but do you have any validated literature for me to read?

here you go.....try this link....scroll to the bottom of the page, There is a FAQ on assets.

http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/support/i-864-frequently-asked-questions.html

Priority Date - December 2, 2013

USCIS -

12/02/13 : NOA1 (Priority Date)

03/24/15 : Case Transferred from VSC to CSC

03/28/15 : Hard copy of transfer received in mail

04/14/15 : NOA2 ( I-130 Approved) - finally! (informed via text on 4/16/2015)

NVC -

04/29/15 : NVC received the case (informed during phone call to NVC on 5/01/2015

05/08/15 : Case number assigned and IIN (received via phone call on 5/14/2015)

05/12/15 : NVC Welcome letter mailed

05/19/15 : NVC Welcome received in mail

05/29/15 : DS-261 Finally Available on CEAC and completed

05/29/15 : AOS bill Available on CEAC and paid (status: IN PROCESS)

06/02/15 : AOS bill status: PAID

06/15/15 : IV invoice generated (notified by email) but unable to pay on CEAC...waiting...

07/05/15 : IV bill Finally Available on CEAC and paid (status: IN PROCESS)

07/08/15 : IV bill status: PAID

07/08/15 : DS-260 Available

07/12/15 : DS-260 completed and submitted

07/13/15 : AOS and IV package mailed to NVC

07/14/15 : AOS and IV package received by NVC

07/16/15 : Scan Date

07/28/15 : CASE COMPLETE - NO checklist! :dancing::dancing::dancing:London...here we come...!!

08/04/15 : CC Email received...waiting for Interview Letter....

08/11/15 : Interview letter (IL/P4) received ...interview date 9/11/2015! :dancing: :dancing::dancing:

EMBASSY -

08/11/15 : Case Shipped to embassy

08/12/15 : Case Arrived in UK (tracked on DHL website)

08/12/15 : Medical completed

08/14/15 : CEAC showing IN TRANSIT

08/18/15 : CEAC showing READY

09/11/15 : Interview date (initial)

09/08/15 : Interview date (rescheduled on 8/18/2015) - APPROVED :)

xx/xx/15 : Visa in hand
xx/xx/15 : POE....Dulles airport!

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Filed: F-2A Visa Country: India
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I have a question...hope u guys can answer...

With the AOS and IV package to be sent together...do we have to submit copy of PCC also...?? or can we directly submit PCC at Consulate during Interview..?

Reason is in our country without Interview letter or checklist they dont issue a PCC.....So if i start the process to obtain PCC once i receive Welcome letter from NVC it will take approx. 7-10 days for the beneficiary to get PCC..And if i pay AOS fees, that can be done within 2-3 days...SO i will have to unnecessarily wait for about 10 days just for the PCC...I have rest all docs needed......i dont want my case to get delayed

Any comments frds....My country is India

I-130 / F-2A



USCIS


November 14 2013 I-130 Sent to Chicago Lockbox


November 15 2013 I-130 Received at Chicago Lockbox Facility


November 18 2013 Email from USCIS about Petition Acceptance (PD Nov 15 2013)


November 19 2013 I 797 NOA 1 received by mail


March 24 2015 Received E Mail and Text Notification about Case transfer to another USCIS Office


March 28 2015 Received Hard copy of Transfer Notice from USCIS


March 31 2015 Case Approved by USCIS


April 1 2015 Received Email and Text message for Case Approval


April 4 2015 Received Hard Copy of NOA2 from USCIS



NVC STAGE


April 16 2015 Case received at NVC


April 24 2015 Case Number and IIN received on Call


April 27 2015 Paid AOS Fees and Submitted DS-261


April 29 2015 Welcome Letter from NVC in Email


May 05 2015 DS-261 reviewed over phone


May 06 2015 AOS & Civil Documents sent to NVC


May 07 2015 Documents received at NVC


May 08 2015 Email from NVC to pay IV Fees


June 08 2015 IV PAID


June 10 2015 Submitted DS-260


July 13 2015 Case Completed


July 29 2015 Finally....Got Interview Date


Sep 18 2015 Interview (Approved)






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I have a question...hope u guys can answer...

With the AOS and IV package to be sent together...do we have to submit copy of PCC also...?? or can we directly submit PCC at Consulate during Interview..?

Reason is in our country without Interview letter or checklist they dont issue a PCC.....So if i start the process to obtain PCC once i receive Welcome letter from NVC it will take approx. 7-10 days for the beneficiary to get PCC..And if i pay AOS fees, that can be done within 2-3 days...SO i will have to unnecessarily wait for about 10 days just for the PCC...I have rest all docs needed......i dont want my case to get delayed

Any comments frds....My country is India

Sounds like the process has changed since I became an LPR. In 2011 it was just a matter of submitting my passport to the Indian embassy and then it took 45 days to get it back. I was never asked for proof of interview letter or checklist. Is there written documentation validating that you need those two things before they can issue a PCC? I feel like if you don't submit the PCC it would generate a checklist. It's an unfortunate catch 22 as that would unnecessarily prolong the process. I would get confirmation first if you already haven't done so.

F2A JOURNEY STATUS

COMPLETE

USCIS

Vermont Service Center

01/17/14 : NOA1 (Priority Date)

03/24/15 : NOA-T (Electronic Transfer notice to California Service Center)

03/28/15 : NOA-T (Hard Copy of Transfer notice received in mail)

03/30/15 : NOA2 ( I-130 Approved) Electronic confirmation

04/03/15 : NOA2 Hard Copy received in mail

NVC

http://www.visajourn...php/NVC_Process

04/16/15 : NVC Received Case (Phone call with CSR confirmed)

04/24/15 : Case number and IIN assigned (Phone Call)

04/27/15 : NVC Welcome Letter received via Email

04/27/15 : DS-261 Waived and AOS & IV bill invoiced

04/28/15 : AOS & IV bill paid (Status: IN PROCESS)

04/29/15 : AOS & IV bill paid (Status: PAID)

04/29/15 : DS-260 Available online

04/30/15 : DS-260 Completed

05/08/15 : AOS and IV Package mailed to NVC

05/26/15 : NVC Scan Date (CSR confirmed)

06/17/15 : Case Complete

07/29/15 : Interview Date Received Sep 2nd! (CSR confirmed) :dancing:

07/30/15 : Interview Letter email received (P4)

07/31/15 : NVC shipped out case to London Embassy

Embassy

07/30/15 : Medical Completed

08/01/15 : CEAC status "In Transit"

08/03/15 : Package received at London Embassy

08/05/15 : CEAC status "Ready"

09/02/15 : Interview

09/02/15 : Interview Result: APPROVED!!

09/03/15 : CEAC status changed to "Administrative Processing"

09/04/15 : CEAC status changed to "Issued " :dancing:

09/10/15 : Visa in hand!!

09/11/15 : POE

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Filed: F-2A Visa Country: India
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You can submit PCC at interview. When you get interview letter, it will have info on what missing docs needed to bring to consulate at interview.

11/27/2013 - Priority Date

04/01/2015 - I-130 Approved

04/21/2015 - NVC received Case

04/29/2015 - DS261 filled

05/02/2015 - Case under CSPA review

06/04/2015 - Supervisor review Initiated-Wait 42 days

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Filed: F-2A Visa Country: India
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R u sure?? Coz no PCC will trigger a checklist and that will cause another 40 days delay.... Looking at vb I think I might be current by August...

Did u do same thing with ur case..???

I-130 / F-2A



USCIS


November 14 2013 I-130 Sent to Chicago Lockbox


November 15 2013 I-130 Received at Chicago Lockbox Facility


November 18 2013 Email from USCIS about Petition Acceptance (PD Nov 15 2013)


November 19 2013 I 797 NOA 1 received by mail


March 24 2015 Received E Mail and Text Notification about Case transfer to another USCIS Office


March 28 2015 Received Hard copy of Transfer Notice from USCIS


March 31 2015 Case Approved by USCIS


April 1 2015 Received Email and Text message for Case Approval


April 4 2015 Received Hard Copy of NOA2 from USCIS



NVC STAGE


April 16 2015 Case received at NVC


April 24 2015 Case Number and IIN received on Call


April 27 2015 Paid AOS Fees and Submitted DS-261


April 29 2015 Welcome Letter from NVC in Email


May 05 2015 DS-261 reviewed over phone


May 06 2015 AOS & Civil Documents sent to NVC


May 07 2015 Documents received at NVC


May 08 2015 Email from NVC to pay IV Fees


June 08 2015 IV PAID


June 10 2015 Submitted DS-260


July 13 2015 Case Completed


July 29 2015 Finally....Got Interview Date


Sep 18 2015 Interview (Approved)






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Filed: F-2A Visa Country: India
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Yes i am 100% sure. They do not have checklist for pcc because indian passport office do not issue PCC without interview letter.

11/27/2013 - Priority Date

04/01/2015 - I-130 Approved

04/21/2015 - NVC received Case

04/29/2015 - DS261 filled

05/02/2015 - Case under CSPA review

06/04/2015 - Supervisor review Initiated-Wait 42 days

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Filed: F-2A Visa Country: India
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Here is pic from checklist that bombay embassey had for missing docs. Follow code for missing pcc.

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11/27/2013 - Priority Date

04/01/2015 - I-130 Approved

04/21/2015 - NVC received Case

04/29/2015 - DS261 filled

05/02/2015 - Case under CSPA review

06/04/2015 - Supervisor review Initiated-Wait 42 days

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Filed: F-2A Visa Country: India
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Thanks very much nilx25... So what I can do is send the entire package without PCC and then call them to say that PCC will be submitted by beneficiary during interview....

Did u do the same thing ?????

I-130 / F-2A



USCIS


November 14 2013 I-130 Sent to Chicago Lockbox


November 15 2013 I-130 Received at Chicago Lockbox Facility


November 18 2013 Email from USCIS about Petition Acceptance (PD Nov 15 2013)


November 19 2013 I 797 NOA 1 received by mail


March 24 2015 Received E Mail and Text Notification about Case transfer to another USCIS Office


March 28 2015 Received Hard copy of Transfer Notice from USCIS


March 31 2015 Case Approved by USCIS


April 1 2015 Received Email and Text message for Case Approval


April 4 2015 Received Hard Copy of NOA2 from USCIS



NVC STAGE


April 16 2015 Case received at NVC


April 24 2015 Case Number and IIN received on Call


April 27 2015 Paid AOS Fees and Submitted DS-261


April 29 2015 Welcome Letter from NVC in Email


May 05 2015 DS-261 reviewed over phone


May 06 2015 AOS & Civil Documents sent to NVC


May 07 2015 Documents received at NVC


May 08 2015 Email from NVC to pay IV Fees


June 08 2015 IV PAID


June 10 2015 Submitted DS-260


July 13 2015 Case Completed


July 29 2015 Finally....Got Interview Date


Sep 18 2015 Interview (Approved)






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Filed: F-2A Visa Country: Nepal
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i appreciate with all this group members all are active and sharing own though with all experience hope I'll be here very soon .unfortunately Vsc transferred case is not approved yet pd may 2014 but when i visit this forum my hope is rise up.Thank you guys keep a updating

best of luck

USCIS

Vermont Service Center

08/05/14 : NOA1 (Priority Date)

24/03/15: Case Transferred from VSC to CSC

29/03/15: Hard copy of transfer received in mail:P

29/04/15 : NOA2 ( I-130 Approved) -

NVC -

http://www.visajourn...php/NVC_Process

18/05/15 : NVC received the case (informed during the email to NVC on 19/05/2015

26/5/2015: Case number assigned

2/6/2015 : AOS bill Available and paid

25/06/2015: AOS and iv package mailed to NVC

28/06/2015 : IV bill available and paid

by mail

05/07/2015 : DS-260 Available and completed

xx/xx/xx : Case Complete

CONSULATE

xx/xx/xx : Medical

xx/xx/xx : Interview

xx/xx/xx : Visa in hand

xx/xx/xx : POE

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Filed: F-2A Visa Country: India
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I have wrote a note on package( post it note) explaining that PCC will be available at interview. dew drops, habel, sbai, munafn thank you all for sharing all great info. I do read all and everything. I tried calling nvc about case and what a nightmare experience that is? 1 hr 30 min wait.

11/27/2013 - Priority Date

04/01/2015 - I-130 Approved

04/21/2015 - NVC received Case

04/29/2015 - DS261 filled

05/02/2015 - Case under CSPA review

06/04/2015 - Supervisor review Initiated-Wait 42 days

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I have wrote a note on package( post it note) explaining that PCC will be available at interview. dew drops, habel, sbai, munafn thank you all for sharing all great info. I do read all and everything. I tried calling nvc about case and what a nightmare experience that is? 1 hr 30 min wait.

It's truly a nightmare! It was never this busy back in 2011. I used to call them 2-3 times a day just to talk to different representatives and would never have to wait more than 5-10 minutes at a time. Just hoping for all of us to get through the NVC process smoothly and without a checklist. If only I knew what I did now 4 years ago. I was looking back at my GC process and realized that It took me a year from getting a case number to receiving my interview letter. I can't believe there was so much wasted time in gathering documentation lol! It took me 7 months to get CC. I had one checklist but the issue was different. I was the derivative of the beneficiary of an F4 petition so the documentation requirements were a lot different.

F2A JOURNEY STATUS

COMPLETE

USCIS

Vermont Service Center

01/17/14 : NOA1 (Priority Date)

03/24/15 : NOA-T (Electronic Transfer notice to California Service Center)

03/28/15 : NOA-T (Hard Copy of Transfer notice received in mail)

03/30/15 : NOA2 ( I-130 Approved) Electronic confirmation

04/03/15 : NOA2 Hard Copy received in mail

NVC

http://www.visajourn...php/NVC_Process

04/16/15 : NVC Received Case (Phone call with CSR confirmed)

04/24/15 : Case number and IIN assigned (Phone Call)

04/27/15 : NVC Welcome Letter received via Email

04/27/15 : DS-261 Waived and AOS & IV bill invoiced

04/28/15 : AOS & IV bill paid (Status: IN PROCESS)

04/29/15 : AOS & IV bill paid (Status: PAID)

04/29/15 : DS-260 Available online

04/30/15 : DS-260 Completed

05/08/15 : AOS and IV Package mailed to NVC

05/26/15 : NVC Scan Date (CSR confirmed)

06/17/15 : Case Complete

07/29/15 : Interview Date Received Sep 2nd! (CSR confirmed) :dancing:

07/30/15 : Interview Letter email received (P4)

07/31/15 : NVC shipped out case to London Embassy

Embassy

07/30/15 : Medical Completed

08/01/15 : CEAC status "In Transit"

08/03/15 : Package received at London Embassy

08/05/15 : CEAC status "Ready"

09/02/15 : Interview

09/02/15 : Interview Result: APPROVED!!

09/03/15 : CEAC status changed to "Administrative Processing"

09/04/15 : CEAC status changed to "Issued " :dancing:

09/10/15 : Visa in hand!!

09/11/15 : POE

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Filed: F-2A Visa Country: India
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Guys...Just a question regarding AOS documents...

Since we have to send AOS documents along with the IV package after paying the AOS fees, if we include Tax Transcript and 1040, do we have to include W2 also or not..???

I have read in a lot of threads that if u r including Tax Return Transcript along with 1040 then W2 is not required...And if we send all three then could that trigger a checklist..????

Here's what i have for my Package:

  • Barcoded DOCUMENT COVER SHEET for Form I-864
  • Form I-864 Affidavit of Support (Filled, Signed and dated)
  • IRS Tax Transcript for the year 2014
  • Form 1040EZ for the year 2014
  • W2s for the year 2014
  • IRS Tax Transcript for the year 2013
  • Form 1040 for the year 2013
  • W2s for the year 2013
  • Letter from Current Employment
  • Pay stub(s) of most recent three months from current employment
  • Copy of my Permanent Resident Card

Now here is one more question, I became Permanent Resident in 2013, so i only have Tax Documents of 2013 and 2014....And for year 2013 my income was below 5000$ but in year 2014 it was above 30000...and currently too i am having a good job..

So i will submit tax docs for 2013 and 2014 ...Now since i dont have tax documents for 2012 do i have to include a joint sponsor for that???

Is it mandatory to submit tax docs from past 3 years...coz i immigrated in 2013 so obviously i cant have tax returns of year 2012....

Regarding income in 2013 it was below poverty line but in 2014 and at present it is above the poverty line, so will i need a joint sponsor ????

I-130 / F-2A



USCIS


November 14 2013 I-130 Sent to Chicago Lockbox


November 15 2013 I-130 Received at Chicago Lockbox Facility


November 18 2013 Email from USCIS about Petition Acceptance (PD Nov 15 2013)


November 19 2013 I 797 NOA 1 received by mail


March 24 2015 Received E Mail and Text Notification about Case transfer to another USCIS Office


March 28 2015 Received Hard copy of Transfer Notice from USCIS


March 31 2015 Case Approved by USCIS


April 1 2015 Received Email and Text message for Case Approval


April 4 2015 Received Hard Copy of NOA2 from USCIS



NVC STAGE


April 16 2015 Case received at NVC


April 24 2015 Case Number and IIN received on Call


April 27 2015 Paid AOS Fees and Submitted DS-261


April 29 2015 Welcome Letter from NVC in Email


May 05 2015 DS-261 reviewed over phone


May 06 2015 AOS & Civil Documents sent to NVC


May 07 2015 Documents received at NVC


May 08 2015 Email from NVC to pay IV Fees


June 08 2015 IV PAID


June 10 2015 Submitted DS-260


July 13 2015 Case Completed


July 29 2015 Finally....Got Interview Date


Sep 18 2015 Interview (Approved)






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Filed: F-2A Visa Country: Pakistan
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@ Drop & dews i am in same situation as you are , i think its mandatory to submit tax return for past 3 year and W2 too , that is why there is option to find joint sponsor to full fill this law , its all my personal understanding lets see what other folks suggest and share their experiences hope everything will go smooth and fast ,:)

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Filed: F-2A Visa Country: India
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I do not think they look at three year as a base for AOS. Most recent last year and current employment with same income level is important. Sometimes if you in college, you do not have income but after graduating you can show that you can support immigrant. If unsure, then find joint sponsor. It is safe way to go about.

11/27/2013 - Priority Date

04/01/2015 - I-130 Approved

04/21/2015 - NVC received Case

04/29/2015 - DS261 filled

05/02/2015 - Case under CSPA review

06/04/2015 - Supervisor review Initiated-Wait 42 days

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