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Question about review of DS261

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julienchicago   5

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Hi,

My case number got assigned this morning and was given to me over the phone by the NVC.

I went on the CEAC and filed out the DS261.

I called NVC again to have it reviewed over the phone.

Agent asked how I filled ds261 since I haven't received welcome email yet. Told him I had link for CEAC already.

He said I jumped the gun and he isn't able to review the DS261 until the welcome email is sent to me, which can take up to 4 weeks.

Anyone had this happen before? Should I just to try and get another agent?

Should I wait until I receive the welcome email? How long does it usually take?

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Sameer143   1

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Bahrain
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I got my case number from an agent by calling NVC and then filled DS261... I think same or next day I received welcome letter and AOS bill got unlocked. So give it a day or two.

CR1 Visa (California Service Center)

24 November 2015 ### Sent to USCIS

01 December 2015 ### NOA 1

13 March 2016 ### NOA 2

30 March 2016 ### NVC received case file

10 April 2016 ### Case number assigned

11 April 2016 ### DS-261 Submitted

12 April 2016 ### AOS fee paid

21 April 2016 ### IV fee paid

26 April 2016 ### DS-260 Submitted

15 May 2016 ### Sent AOS & IV Docs to NVC

20 May 2016 ### Documents scanned for review

20 June 2016 ### Case Completed at the NVC

21 July 2016 ### Medical + Vaccinations done

18 Aug 2016 ### Interview Scheduled (Approved)

24 Aug 2016 ### Received Passport with CR1 visa and sealed immigration packet

24 Aug 2016 ### Paid green card fees on USCIS Elis website

10 Sep 2016 ### POE - Washington Dulles Airport

12 Sep 2016 ### Went to apply Social Security Card but was told to come after 4 weeks because now they wait at least 4 weeks because of USCIS might send them notification !

07 Oct 2016 ### Went again to Social security Office and this time they took the application form and processed !

07 Oct 2016 ### Green Card Production started (Status changed in ELIS website) - Now I am pretty much sure after applying SSN green card production starts !!!

17 Oct 2016 ### Received in mail SSN and GC same day :)

 

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i-751 Lifting Conditions (Vermont Service Center)

 

12 Jun 2018 ### i-751 Packet Delivered

22 June 2018 ### Check Cashed

30 Jun 2018 ## Received NOA Letter (Extension of 18 Months)

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happiestoflives   17

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I had this happen. When we received the welcome letter to the petitioner, we tried having the DS-261 reviewed again - same story there. Only when we received the welcome letter to the beneficiary were they able to review the DS-261. Did you leave both your e-mail addresses with NVC when you received the case number? If so, wait until you received the welcome letters to both petitioner and beneficiary and call again then. You can leave the form as is, don't worry about that.

For us, the welcome letter too about a day to arrive via e-mail, but it was laaate in the day for both to be there.

 
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