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Filed: EB-2 Visa Country: Saudi Arabia
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I think it's 6 weeks irrespective of the number of pages. I had an employment visa, and they literally only had 4 pages to review as opposed to CR1 category and it still took them 8 weeks.

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Japan
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Along those same lines, the delays we experience from them "losing" documents or not being able to properly communicate what they want. I'm 99% certain they lost my translated marriage certificate which is ADDING at least 4 months to my case so far + the time it takes for me to get it from Japan (my wife has the original form) and resend it to NVC

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Along those same lines, the delays we experience from them "losing" documents or not being able to properly communicate what they want. I'm 99% certain they lost my translated marriage certificate which is ADDING at least 4 months to my case so far + the time it takes for me to get it from Japan (my wife has the original form) and resend it to NVC

Gosh that is a horrible delay with no fault of your own! Sorry :(

We are ordering next day for the BC, and then fedexing it to them. When we sent our original documents in we sent it fedex on Monday and they received it on Wednesday. That's not bad for UK to Nebraska.

Called again to ask for a supervisor again, still no one available but the guy repeated the same thing the first person said that the NVC needs to see it. I asked if there is any way to "expedite" it once the mail is there and he said "Not really".

Of course I'll still call every day once it's there asking about it...

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: France
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I think it's 6 weeks irrespective of the number of pages. I had an employment visa, and they literally only had 4 pages to review as opposed to CR1 category and it still took them 8 weeks.

After reading lots of people's experience and now going through this phase of the visa journey, i came to the conclusion that packages stay in the mail-room for 6 weeks, collecting dust and 1 day to actually "review" the files. When 6 weeks are up and they don't get to it, you get a letter stating, " of yeah, we need this, we need that"

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Japan
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Okay - question - should I call everyday after I send the last and final batch of things over to them. I know it will take at least 2 days for it to go from Hawaii to New Hampshire - so from day 3 - calling them daily or is it just a waste of my time until it gets close to 6 weeks?

On a positive note - at least I know I can see my family in Japan in roughly 6 weeks - so got something good to look forward to over the upcoming holidays.

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Hello everyone! NVC just received our case on November 14th so here I am! Wishing for case progress and Case Complete's for everyone! :)

USCIS Timeline

09-13-2016: ___________ I-130 Mailed to Chicago Lockbox from Japan

09-21-2016: ___________ NOA1

10-27-2016: ___________ NOA2

11-07-2016: ___________ Case sent to NVC

 

NVC Timeline   

11-14-2016: ___________ Case received by NVC

11-21-2016: ___________ Case number and IIN assigned

11-23-2016: ___________ DS-261 completed online

11-26-2016: ___________ AOS fee unlocked and paid / welcome email from NVC received

11-30-2016: ___________ IV fee unlocked and paid / barcoded cover sheets for AOS and IV received

12-04-2016: ___________ DS-260 completed online

12-19-2016: ___________ AOS and IV packets mailed to NVC

12-23-2016: ___________ Scan Date

02-08-2017: ___________ Escalated to supervisor review

02-27-2017: ___________ Review Department
03-06-2017: ___________ Case Complete (10 weeks from Scan Date)

 

Interview and US Timeline 

03-13-2017: ___________ Interview date found out by calling NVC

03-16-2017: ___________ Interview letter received

03-21-2017: ___________ Medical Exam in Tokyo

04-03-2017: ___________ Interview in Tokyo (APPROVED!!!) 
04-05-2017: ___________ Passport with immigrant visa stamp received in the mail
04-25-2017: ___________ POE (LAX)

05-15-2017: ___________ Green Card in the mail (20 days after POE)

05-24-2017: ___________ Filed for social security number at a physical office (21 working days after POE as per their policy)
06-06-2017: ___________ Social Security Card (with number) in the mail 

 

ROC Timeline

03-19-2019: ___________ I-751 delivered at USCIS Phoenix

03-21-2019: ___________ Check cashed

03-22-2019: ___________ Text notification of Receipt Number

03-26-2019: ___________ Form 797 (NOA) and extension letter received in the mail

Sometime in April: _____ Missed Biometrics appointment (never got the letter)

08-05-2019: ___________ Rescheduled Biometrics appointment

08-09.2019: ___________ Notified USCIS of address change

08-21-2019: ___________ Case status "Ready to Schedule Your Interview"

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Thailand
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Scan Date 9/28, now going on week 8 soon. Still no word from NVC. What in the world is going on? No news is good news I suppose, but still, why so long to get a case closed?

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Scan Date 9/28, now going on week 8 soon. Still no word from NVC. What in the world is going on? No news is good news I suppose, but still, why so long to get a case closed?

Did you call and get put on supervisor review?

No news isn't always good news. I waited 8 weeks for them to tell me to send them 1 extra piece of paper and I'll have to wait another 6 weeks.

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Germany
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So guys...I think I'm spent... I waited on hold tonight with NVC for 45 minutes... I don't have anything complicated going on, I'm just new to NVC stage and am trying to get my IV bill unlocked and my DS-261 reviewed. (AOS shows as paid, we got the welcome letters, etc.)

The rep incorrectly told me that I had to complete my AOS package and mail it in before they would invoice us again, and then we could begin working on the DS-260 and IV package. I nicely told him that this was "confusing" (i.e.: wrong!!) because the welcome letter clearly states that everything must be sent together in 1 package... he kept correcting me and saying, "no no... that's not how its supposed to be done."

I know that there are varying levels of knowledge with the call reps - but this particular person was actually giving very incorrect information about the process! I know I need to call back and pray I get someone who knows more, but I just don't think I have another 45 wait in me tonight. :crying:

7-26-2016: Married in Washington, DC! 

USCIS Stage

9-15-2016: I-130 Mailed to Chicago lockbox

9-17-2016: USPS delivery confirmation to Chicago lockbox

9-21-2016: NOA1 Email and text received. Case sent to Texas Service Center, priority date 9-19-2016

10-13-2016: NOA2 approval  (10-17-2016: NOA2 Hardcopy received)

10-27-2016: Case sent to NVC

NVC Stage

11-03-2016: Case received by NVC

11-14-2016: NVC case number assigned

11-16-2016: Welcome email received, DS-261 completed online

11-17-2016: AOS bill paid

11-18-2016: DS-261 reviewed over the phone

11-20-2016: IV Fee Invoiced, IV Fee Paid

12-26-2016: Completed DS-260

01-18-2017: Sent AOS and IV package (via electronic processing)

01-27-2017: Checklist received, documents sent back to NVC (via electronic processing)

02-03-2017: Case Complete 

03-08-2017: Interview and APPROVED!

04-21-2017: POE Philadelphia 

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Taiwan
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So guys...I think I'm spent... I waited on hold tonight with NVC for 45 minutes... I don't have anything complicated going on, I'm just new to NVC stage and am trying to get my IV bill unlocked and my DS-261 reviewed. (AOS shows as paid, we got the welcome letters, etc.)

The rep incorrectly told me that I had to complete my AOS package and mail it in before they would invoice us again, and then we could begin working on the DS-260 and IV package. I nicely told him that this was "confusing" (i.e.: wrong!!) because the welcome letter clearly states that everything must be sent together in 1 package... he kept correcting me and saying, "no no... that's not how its supposed to be done."

I know that there are varying levels of knowledge with the call reps - but this particular person was actually giving very incorrect information about the process! I know I need to call back and pray I get someone who knows more, but I just don't think I have another 45 wait in me tonight. :crying:

what he/she said is totally against either NVC website or welcome letter

that's is really unforgettable for providing wrong information!!

especially every mistake will cos more delay and waiting!!!!!!

 

N-400 Timeline

 

2022/03/01: 90 days filing window open

2022/03/20: Filed N-400 online

2022/03/21: Case received, no biometrics required

2022/03/21: Online status change to Case is being Actively Reviewed by USCIS

2022/08/15: Interview was scheduled

2022/09/20: Interview Date

2022/09/20: Citizenship Approved

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Morocco
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How often do the service centers send cases to NVC?

Service Center : Texas Service Center
Consulate : Morocco
I-129F Sent : 2014-06-07
I-129F NOA1 : 2014-06-11
I-129F NOA2 : 2014-11-21

NVC Received : 2014-12-09

Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned: 2014-12-10

NVC Left: 2014-12-11

Consulate Received: 2014-12-17

Packet 3 Received: 2014-12-29

Interview Date: 2015-01-12

Refusal due to failed drug test, required one year of drug tests

Final Drug Test: 2016-01-21; PASSED

A few days later the embassy called:

PETITION EXPIRED - RETURNED TO USCIS

Service Center : Nebraska Service Center
Consulate : Morocco

Married : May 7, 2016

I-130 Sent : 2016-05-20

I-130 NOA1 : 2016-05-23

Transferred : 2016-10-12

I-130 NOA2 : 2016-11-08

NVC Received : 2016-12-01

Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : 2016-12-03

Pay AOS Bill : 2016-12-03

Send AOS Package : 2016-12-08

Submit Ds-261 : 2016-12-03

Receive IV Bill : 2016-12-03

Pay IV Bill : 2016-12-30

Send IV Package: 2016-12-08

Checklist: 2017-03-31

Case Completed at NVC2017-05-01

Interview Date: 2017-06-06

Interview Result : Administrative Processing 

 

Visa In Hand: September 28, 2017

POE: October 19, 2017 - JFK

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Romania
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Called today, still no case complete. was told "the supervisor moved it into "document review" so it should be soon" I asked what the timeframe of "soon" means, and they couldn't give me an answer... sigh. Tomorrow is the end of 7 weeks, time to file an ombudsman complaint and write a congressman.

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From my experience once they say document review you get cc within a week .. so try to call them every 2 days

Good luck

Dating from : June 1st, 2012
Marriage: December 31st, 2015
File I-130: Feb 23rd, 2016
NOA 1: Feb 26th, 2016 (Nebraska)
File I-129F : March 21st, 2016
USCIS Timeline
2016/02/23: Sent I-130
2016/02/26: Priority Date (Nerbraska Service Center)
2016/02/29: Received "USCIS Acceptance Confirmation"
2016/07/05: Case Approved (Approval Notice)
2016/07/08: I-129F Fiance petition decision letter (applied for both however after approving I-130 the i-129 was rejected
NVC Timeline
2016/08/11 : Received (ACL)-Case and Invoice number from NVC
2016/08/12 : AOS and IV fees Payment Proceed by our Lawyer (Status Showing PAID online)
2016/09/16: Package sent to NVC
2016/09/16: File arrived at NVC
2016/09/23: Received NOA (Scan Date)
2016/11/02: 6 weeks NVC
2016/11/04: NVC Supervisor transfer
2016/11/17: Case Completed (confirmed by phone)
2016/11/18: Email confirmation with W2 checklist to bring the interview date
2016/11/23: Case Complete Letter
2016/12/20: Medical
2017/01/09: Interview Date (Jan 9th 8:30 AM)
VISA Approved
Received VISA
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