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6 hours ago, rain25 said:

Hi everyone,

 

I am new here. I submitted my I-130 application for my mom last June 23, 2017. My service center is Nebraska. It's been 5 months but never heard anything yet. I have a question regarding supporting documents, do I need an American passport to support that I am a citizen or naturalization certificate would be enough? I didn't get a US passport but thinking if that's necessary if uscis will ask for the required documents. Anybody who responds would be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance!

 

Hi @rain25! A copy of your naturalization certificate will be submitted as proof of citizenship. May take longer than usual for them to process papers this time of year because of the holidays but I wish you all the luck!

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I've been checking for a few days now, and I don't think there's a forum for January 2017 filers yet, so I'm going to start one. I just sent my mom's petition today via Fedex and it should be received

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Mine's at Potomac too! Good luck to all of us!

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To those who are curious what the next steps are after the USCIS approval, here's my NVC timeline (so far):   06/13/17 - I-130 approved 07/20/17 - got my NVC case ID and invoice # over

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Hi @rain25! A copy of your naturalization certificate will be submitted as proof of citizenship. May take longer than usual for them to process papers this time of year because of the holidays but I wish you all the luck!

Hi Jenna,

 

Thanks for your reply! Really appreciate it! Hopefully your mom will be here soon.

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@jennnnnnnnnna

 

In ds 260, there is a question regarding vaccination requirement according to US. What do we need to answer for that? Yes or no?

 

Since we are doing medical before interview, will the answer be yes?

 

Thanks

 

God is Good All The Time

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On 8/14/2017 at 10:06 PM, SmileAlways said:

Congrats!!

 

On 8/14/2017 at 10:06 PM, SmileAlways said:

Congrats!!

Hi congrats.. pls let me know if they sent you acknowledgement letter after receiving the civil documents . I sent mine on last Monday and haven't heard anything from them since then.

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4 minutes ago, love&cinta said:

On my way to pick up my parents at JFK!!! Can't believe it's finally happening! Lol!! Good luck to all of you guys!! 😉💕

Wow... enjoy🎉🎉🎉

i know you are busy now... when you get chance pls let me know how the journey goes from the time you submit civil documents and DS 261

thanks

 

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On 11/30/2017 at 3:38 AM, rain25 said:

Hi everyone,

 

I am new here. I submitted my I-130 application for my mom last June 23, 2017. My service center is Nebraska. It's been 5 months but never heard anything yet. I have a question regarding supporting documents, do I need an American passport to support that I am a citizen or naturalization certificate would be enough? I didn't get a US passport but thinking if that's necessary if uscis will ask for the required documents. Anybody who responds would be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance!

 

Welcome rain25.

Yes, you need to prove you are a citizen; your naturalization certificate would be the proof, since you don't have a passport.

 

Have you contacted uscis concerning your I-130 approval?

Married December 2011

04/03/13 - Mailed I130/I485/I131/I76504/08/13 - Package delivered to Chicago Lockbox

04/16/13 - NOA(x4) Text/Email received with MSC number, routed to NBC

04/18/13 - Able to check status on USCIS site

04/18/13 - Received biometrics notice for 5/8/13 apt

04/23/13 - Biometrics completed by walk-in

05/14/13 - I-485 Case Status updated to Testing & Interview

05/20/13 - Text message (as of 5/19/13 I-485 interview date set for 6/20/13)06/10/13 - Status update - AP approved EAD in card production

06/14/13 - Status update - EAD/AP card mailed out (Tracker: USPS estimated delivery date 6/17/13)

06/17/13 - EAD/AP Combo Card arrival!!!!!! (I am cute looking in my picluv.gif)06/20/13 - I-485 Interviewgoofy.gif

06/20/13 - Pronto Approval!!!! "As of today you are a Legal Permanent Resident of the USA"

06/20/13 - Status updated 3 times (1-485 card approval/production, 1-130 approval NOA mailed out & 1-NOA of LPR registration status)

06/25/13 - GC in card production

06/26/13 - Status update - GC mailed out (Tracker: USPS estimated delivery date 6/29/13 )

07/01/13 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY and 4th of JULY to me (GC received - Praise be to God for another miracle and blessing!!!) cray5ol.gifcray5ol.gifTears of Joy!!

REMOVAL OF CONDITION (ROC)

03/02/15 - USCIS Removal of Condition reminder letter received

03/30/15 - I-751 package submitted

03/31/15 - I-751 package delivered to USCIS

04/01/15 - NOA date

04/03/15 - I-751 check cashed by USCIS

04/28/15 - Biometrics appointment

01/26/16 - Email notification - I-751 Approved and card in production

01/28/16 - Card mailed out

01/30/16 - Thank God!! received card in the mail (NEXT STEP - CITIZENSHIP)

CITIZENSHIP

03/22/16 - N-400 package submitted​

03/23/16 - N-400 package delivered to USCIS

03/30/16 - Check cashed by USCIS

03/30/16 - NOA

04/13/16 - Biometrics appointment

07/15/16 - Interview Date

07/27/16 - Oath

1211 days!!!!!! PRAISE GOD...I AM A CITIZEN!!!

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6 hours ago, love&cinta said:

On my way to pick up my parents at JFK!!! Can't believe it's finally happening! Lol!! Good luck to all of you guys!! 😉💕

Sweet, I can imagine the joy !!! enjoy and congrats..

Married December 2011

04/03/13 - Mailed I130/I485/I131/I76504/08/13 - Package delivered to Chicago Lockbox

04/16/13 - NOA(x4) Text/Email received with MSC number, routed to NBC

04/18/13 - Able to check status on USCIS site

04/18/13 - Received biometrics notice for 5/8/13 apt

04/23/13 - Biometrics completed by walk-in

05/14/13 - I-485 Case Status updated to Testing & Interview

05/20/13 - Text message (as of 5/19/13 I-485 interview date set for 6/20/13)06/10/13 - Status update - AP approved EAD in card production

06/14/13 - Status update - EAD/AP card mailed out (Tracker: USPS estimated delivery date 6/17/13)

06/17/13 - EAD/AP Combo Card arrival!!!!!! (I am cute looking in my picluv.gif)06/20/13 - I-485 Interviewgoofy.gif

06/20/13 - Pronto Approval!!!! "As of today you are a Legal Permanent Resident of the USA"

06/20/13 - Status updated 3 times (1-485 card approval/production, 1-130 approval NOA mailed out & 1-NOA of LPR registration status)

06/25/13 - GC in card production

06/26/13 - Status update - GC mailed out (Tracker: USPS estimated delivery date 6/29/13 )

07/01/13 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY and 4th of JULY to me (GC received - Praise be to God for another miracle and blessing!!!) cray5ol.gifcray5ol.gifTears of Joy!!

REMOVAL OF CONDITION (ROC)

03/02/15 - USCIS Removal of Condition reminder letter received

03/30/15 - I-751 package submitted

03/31/15 - I-751 package delivered to USCIS

04/01/15 - NOA date

04/03/15 - I-751 check cashed by USCIS

04/28/15 - Biometrics appointment

01/26/16 - Email notification - I-751 Approved and card in production

01/28/16 - Card mailed out

01/30/16 - Thank God!! received card in the mail (NEXT STEP - CITIZENSHIP)

CITIZENSHIP

03/22/16 - N-400 package submitted​

03/23/16 - N-400 package delivered to USCIS

03/30/16 - Check cashed by USCIS

03/30/16 - NOA

04/13/16 - Biometrics appointment

07/15/16 - Interview Date

07/27/16 - Oath

1211 days!!!!!! PRAISE GOD...I AM A CITIZEN!!!

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10 hours ago, Caramel Swirl said:

Welcome rain25.

Yes, you need to prove you are a citizen; your naturalization certificate would be the proof, since you don't have a passport.

 

Have you contacted uscis concerning your I-130 approval?

@Caramel Swirl,

Thanks for welcoming me here!

I haven't contacted the uscis yet thinking I am still within the timeline. I checked the processing date of Nebraska, it's still showing they are working on January filers. I think Nebraska is the slowest service center.

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On ‎11‎/‎21‎/‎2017 at 4:11 PM, Caramel Swirl said:

Welcome rainbowfalls.   They will tell you around 10 weeks for approval.  We are seeing VJers getting approval before but as you know, its hard to pinpoint a timeframe.  Interviews are set up by the local embassies so it depends on how backed up they are.   Again interview questions are really what that officer feels like asking and also the type of visa you applied for (spouse/parent etc).

 

Good luck to us all!!!

Thanks, Cameramel Swirl. I am filing for my mother.  She is very not good at remembering timelines and event dates.  So I was hoping to see if there are specific questions that the interviewer tends to ask to help prepare her.  I would assume question like what is your kid's birthday would be one of those questions.  If anyone could share interview questions that  their parents have encountered at visa interview that would be so great.  Thank you everyone.  Good luck to us all!! :D

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Hi everyone, 

here is my update:

 

7/17/17 case approved

8/15/17 emails from NVC received for both parents, chose the agent, paid AOS fee ( FYI if there are two related cases only one $120 fee is paid) - status still shows IN PROGRESS 

8/23/17 got the invoices for two IV fees, paid (their website kept crashing and i got many errors had to resubmit at least 10 times, called the customer service-wasn't helpful at all, tried on SAFARI browser - payments went through -  status IN PROGRESS

:rolleyes:

 

 

my parents' interview is next week! let the countdown begin!

 

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13 hours ago, kumta527sor said:

 

my parents' interview is next week! let the countdown begin!

 

Good going!!!  All the best

Married December 2011

04/03/13 - Mailed I130/I485/I131/I76504/08/13 - Package delivered to Chicago Lockbox

04/16/13 - NOA(x4) Text/Email received with MSC number, routed to NBC

04/18/13 - Able to check status on USCIS site

04/18/13 - Received biometrics notice for 5/8/13 apt

04/23/13 - Biometrics completed by walk-in

05/14/13 - I-485 Case Status updated to Testing & Interview

05/20/13 - Text message (as of 5/19/13 I-485 interview date set for 6/20/13)06/10/13 - Status update - AP approved EAD in card production

06/14/13 - Status update - EAD/AP card mailed out (Tracker: USPS estimated delivery date 6/17/13)

06/17/13 - EAD/AP Combo Card arrival!!!!!! (I am cute looking in my picluv.gif)06/20/13 - I-485 Interviewgoofy.gif

06/20/13 - Pronto Approval!!!! "As of today you are a Legal Permanent Resident of the USA"

06/20/13 - Status updated 3 times (1-485 card approval/production, 1-130 approval NOA mailed out & 1-NOA of LPR registration status)

06/25/13 - GC in card production

06/26/13 - Status update - GC mailed out (Tracker: USPS estimated delivery date 6/29/13 )

07/01/13 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY and 4th of JULY to me (GC received - Praise be to God for another miracle and blessing!!!) cray5ol.gifcray5ol.gifTears of Joy!!

REMOVAL OF CONDITION (ROC)

03/02/15 - USCIS Removal of Condition reminder letter received

03/30/15 - I-751 package submitted

03/31/15 - I-751 package delivered to USCIS

04/01/15 - NOA date

04/03/15 - I-751 check cashed by USCIS

04/28/15 - Biometrics appointment

01/26/16 - Email notification - I-751 Approved and card in production

01/28/16 - Card mailed out

01/30/16 - Thank God!! received card in the mail (NEXT STEP - CITIZENSHIP)

CITIZENSHIP

03/22/16 - N-400 package submitted​

03/23/16 - N-400 package delivered to USCIS

03/30/16 - Check cashed by USCIS

03/30/16 - NOA

04/13/16 - Biometrics appointment

07/15/16 - Interview Date

07/27/16 - Oath

1211 days!!!!!! PRAISE GOD...I AM A CITIZEN!!!

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Looks like most of us are moving forward to the next steps... Good luck to all of us! 

 

Still waiting to hear from the Japanese Embassy regarding my mom's Police Clearance. I told my mom to follow up once it reaches its 4th week of processing. Hopefully once she gets it and brought back to the US Embassy, it will only take a week to get my mom's visa and passport. Can't wait!

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