Jump to content
arsalk

ALL Nebraska I-130 Filers - 2

By arsalk in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

 Share

2,982 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

MrHanky Proficient

MrHanky   1,377

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Mexico
 Timeline
Posted
14 minutes ago, applerose said:

We did all that. When we requested information as to why our case was gone over the time, the tier 2 supervisor said it pushed our case back 60 days. So we won't hear anything until august

yup, and with that I see a lot of people complain when they're well within normal processing wanting to call right away not realizing its just going to make it worse.

When I first started the process it was 5-6 months and now its 7-8 months.

 

Really one of the best things to do is not check so often or you'll drive yourself mad.

 

 

CR-1 Visa

Service Center: Nebraska    Consulate: Mexico

Marriage: 12/9/2016    I-130 Sent: 12/10/2016    I-130 NOA1: 12/13/2016

Notice from USCIS: 8/23/2017

USCIS Approval Date: 8/21/2017

NOA2 issued date: 8/18/2017   NOA2 hardcopy received: 8/25/2017

Notice from USCIS Sent to NVC: 9/1/2017    NVC received: 9/8/2017

Received case and invoice numbers: 9/12/2017

Choice of Agent DS-261: 9/12/2017

Welcome Letter: 9/15/2017

Received and Paid AOS: 9/15/2017    AOS payment cleared my bank: 9/19/2017 (still shows In Process on CEAC)

Received and paid IV bill: 9/19/2017    IV bill cleared bank: 9/21/2017

Requested Expedite: 9/20/2017

AOS and IV show as paid: 9/23/2017

DS260 unlocked: 9/23/2017

Partial Expedite Approved at Counselor Level: 9/25/2017 (Must still wait out NVC)

Scan Date: 10/2/2017    Case Complete: 11/15/2017 (6 weeks 2 days!)

Case sent to consulate: 11/20/2017     Received by consulate: 11/21/2017 (11/20 was a holiday in Mexico)

Interview Scheduled: Jan 2nd - I managed to get someones canceled appointment the very same day my case status turned to Ready.

Biometrics: Mexico City Dec 27th Medical: Mexico City Dec 28th

Case says READY but consulate says case is not in system, I jumped the gun and booked an interview but they say its invalid until I receive the letter so I might have to cancel it.

Appointment Letter: Flew to Juarez just to get this, its actually 2 letters you need.

Interview Day: Jan 2nd   Interview Result: APPROVED

Tracking Number Received: Via email notice and website the afternoon of Jan 4th    Visa Delivered: Friday Jan 5th Mexico City

USCIS Notice - Green Card mailed: 3/28/18

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • Replies 3k
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Popular Posts

goobies
goobies

Thanks for making a continuation.    We got our NOA1 on October 13th. My husband is from Uganda. Up to now, we haven't heard anything. I just hope they are at least doing SOMETHING with it! 

acidrain
acidrain

This is what I just fired off and sent via email to the above address (I already got the auto reply back): I am writing on behalf of the thousands and potentially tens of thousands of applican

Dianalorena
Dianalorena

If you're still waiting: you're not alone. We are here for you.  I know, that doesn't help but I know how easy it is to feel like you're alone and left behind while other people get their approva

Posted Images

hannac Explorer

hannac   37

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country:
Timeline
Posted
1 hour ago, nyokie said:

Mine at 295 and am waiting for them to change my status to RFE was received. I hope we don't have to wait any longer

This is horrible. And RFE pushes it back to like 30 or 60 days longer. I hope you get approve very soon. Nebraska just needs to speed things up a notch.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
hannac Explorer

hannac   37

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country:
Timeline
Posted
Just now, MrHanky said:

yup, and with that I see a lot of people complain when they're well within normal processing wanting to call right away not realizing its just going to make it worse.

When I first started the process it was 5-6 months and now its 7-8 months.

 

Really one of the best things to do is not check so often or you'll drive yourself mad.

 

 

This should be your month for approval here.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
hannac Explorer

hannac   37

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country:
Timeline
Posted
1 hour ago, fcl said:

That is unacceptable, were stuck in Nebraska too, 256 days, was your case delayed due to Background checks?

What's so confusing is that other people cases in late November are getting approved and yours isn't yet!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
applerose Community Regular

applerose   94

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Jamaica
 Timeline
Posted
28 minutes ago, MrHanky said:

yup, and with that I see a lot of people complain when they're well within normal processing wanting to call right away not realizing its just going to make it worse.

When I first started the process it was 5-6 months and now its 7-8 months.

 

Really one of the best things to do is not check so often or you'll drive yourself mad.

 

 

I agree with u .

  • USCIS
  • 05/23/16      Married:                    
  • Chicago      Lock-box:                   
  • 09/16/16      Sent on ---               
  • 09/19/16      Received ---   
  • 09/20/16      NOA1 notice           
  • 09/26/16      NOA1 hardcopy 
  • Sent to :      Nebraska Service Center
  • Transferred to: Potomac Service Center  02/15/17
  • 07/20/17       NOA2  
  • 07/24/17       NOA2  hardcopy 
  • NVC
  • 07/27/17       Case sent to NVC
  • 07/31/17       Case received at NVC
  • 08/03/17       Received welcome e-mail with case and invoice number
  • 08/04/17       AOS invoiced 
  • 08/04/17       Completed DS-261
  • 08/04/17       AOS paid
  • 08/11/17       Name updated to married name
  • 08/11/17       iV Invoiced
  • 08/28/17       IV fes paid
  • 09/02/17      Completed DS-260 & Received confirmation from NVC
  • 09/18/17      Sent AOS and IV package
  • 09/22/17       NVC received package 
  • 11/07/17       Case Complete
  • 11/08/17       Checklist
  • 11/15/17       Case in queue for interview date
  • 11/29/17       Call and date was given for interview
  • 12/04/17       Received confirmation for medical appointment
  • KNG CONSULATE 
  • 12/11/17       Documents en-route to Kingston consulate
  • 12/12/17       Case status shows ready for interview
  • 01/02/18       Medical
  • 01/16/18       Interview APPROVED :jest: :D
  • 01/19/18      Visa package ready to be picked up at DHL   :rolleyes:
  • 02/02/18      P.O.E Fort Lauderdale
  • 02/02/18      Jacksonville Airport
  •  
  • 3 KIDS IMMIGRATION BEGINS
  • 05/0/18      Sent on ---               
  • 05/07/18    Received ---   
  • 05/11/18    NOA1 notice           
  • 05/18/18    NOA1 hardcopy 
  • Sent to :       POTOMAC
  • 10/30/18     RFE for my 6 yr old (request evidence for his 2 marriage certificates 😡, at what age he been married twice, my husband submitted his with application which is where uscis got mixed up)
  •  11/08/18    Evidence sent
  • 11/27/18     Status changed back to "Case was received"
  • 12/17/18     Requested expedite via phone (tier 1 said we can do this based on USCIS mistake an my sons illness)
  • 01/09/19    Approval
  • 01/14/19.   USCIS tier 1 told us the kids were approved an notice was mailed
  • 01/16/19.   Hard copy NOA2
  • 01/22/19.   Updated on website "sent to NVC"
  • 01/29/19.   NVC received kids case from USCIS
  • 03/12/19.   Received welcome letter with case and invoice number
  • 03/17/19.   Paid AOS
  • 03/18/19.   Paid IV Fees
  • 03/25/19.   Son (6) approved for expedite for medical reasons but not my other kids.
  • 03/26/19.    NVC said we should email NVC expedite an tell them we need all three done at the same time as it's a financial burden to make two trips to Jamaica for interview. Which we did now the wait begins. Son case already sent to Jamaica embassy 
  • 04/01/19.   Daughters approved for expedite and sent to Jamaica (embassy) 👌
  • 04/05/19.   Received interview date for May 10, 8am. Registered their interview and emailed Andrews Hospital to schedule their appointments.
  • 04/26/19.    Medical appointment date 8am.
  • 05/10/19.    Interview 8am approved.  🎉🎊..
  • 05/11/19.    Status changed to AP
  • 05/13/19.    Status changed to ISSUED
  • 05/15/19.    2 youngest kids passport picked up by their dad
  • 05/16/19.     Eldest child passport picked up by her dad
  • 07/19/19.     P.O.E Atlanta 

 

 

  • ROC
  • Texas.        Lock-Box
  • 11/23/19.    Sent I-751 / biometric fee
  • 11/26/19.    Received 
  • Sent to       Texas Service Center (SRC) 
  • 12/03/19.    Received text
  • 12/07/19.    Received 18 months extension letter
  • 12/12/19.    Case updated to case transferred to another service center now I’m awaiting letter
  • 12//19.     Received notice of transfer
  • Transferred to  National Benefits Center 
  • 01/31/20.     Biometrics Jacksonville  (had to reschedule)
  • 02/19/20.      New biometrics date in Jacksonville 
  • 04/08/20       Status changed to Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview
  • 03/22/21.     Status updated with interview date 4/20/21
  • 04/20/21.     I-751 interview at 7:45am Charleston SC Approved for 10yr GC.
  •  
  • N-400 Citizenship 
  • 03/12/21.     Applied online for citizenship wait period 6 months (September 2021) National Benefits Center 
  • 03/21/21.    Received letter of acceptance 
  • 10/28/21.     Case updated to interview scheduled
  • 10/29/21.      Status updated to case needs attention 
  • 10/29/21.      Interview at 1:15pn 12/01/21 Charleston SC
  • 11/01/21      interview descheduled
  • 11/02/21       interview rescheduled to 12/03/21 @8:45am Charleston
  • 12/03/21      I drove 3 hours for my interview only to be told my file wasn't there and I'd have to be rescheduled for another interview. they weren't sure if it would be possible before the holiday. He even said he wasn't sure why they didn't do both interviews that very day when i did removal of conditions interview.  
  • 01/07/22.     Interview rescheduled for 02/14/22 @1:30pm Charleston SC.
  • 02/14/22.      Passed my interview. Now await oath ceremony.
  • 11/02/22.      Letter mailed with oath ceremony date and time 
  • 11/08/22.      Received letter oath ceremony scheduled for 11/15/22 @9am Charleston 
  • 11/15/22.      Oath Ceremony in Charleston (finally a citizen of the USA 🇺🇸) 🥳🍾
     

     

Link to comment
Share on other sites
fcl Explorer

fcl   42

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Mexico
 Timeline
Posted
50 minutes ago, hannac said:

What's so confusing is that other people cases in late November are getting approved and yours isn't yet!

Congressman told us our case is behind due to a delay in the background checks.  So frustrating, we have no red flags and i don't have a common name at all. Cases close to our PD started getting approved since April.  

Link to comment
Share on other sites
nyokie Proficient

nyokie   572

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Bahamas
 Timeline
Posted
3 hours ago, hannac said:

This is horrible. And RFE pushes it back to like 30 or 60 days longer. I hope you get approve very soon. Nebraska just needs to speed things up a notch.

Yeah I know it does push things back...am at Potomac service center 

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
nyokie Proficient

nyokie   572

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Bahamas
 Timeline
Posted
2 hours ago, hannac said:

What's so confusing is that other people cases in late November are getting approved and yours isn't yet!

Exactly and it's so unfair 

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
nyokie Proficient

nyokie   572

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Bahamas
 Timeline
Posted
2 hours ago, fcl said:

Congressman told us our case is behind due to a delay in the background checks.  So frustrating, we have no red flags and i don't have a common name at all. Cases close to our PD started getting approved since April.  

How do people know if they have red flag or not?  Red flag mean the ages or something like that?

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
fcl Explorer

fcl   42

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Mexico
 Timeline
Posted
7 hours ago, nyokie said:

How do people know if they have red flag or not?  Red flag mean the ages or something like that?

Age disparity, criminal records, visa abuse, family members (close or distant) with ties to criminal or terrorist activity, plus others that don't come to my head right now. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
nyokie Proficient

nyokie   572

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Bahamas
 Timeline
Posted
2 hours ago, fcl said:

Age disparity, criminal records, visa abuse, family members (close or distant) with ties to criminal or terrorist activity, plus others that don't come to my head right now. 

Ohhh ok so where do they see the flag? On the USCIS? If so where on there?

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
estadia Contributor

estadia   9

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Algeria
 Timeline
Posted
19 hours ago, MrHanky said:

yup, and with that I see a lot of people complain when they're well within normal processing wanting to call right away not realizing its just going to make it worse.

When I first started the process it was 5-6 months and now its 7-8 months.

 

Really one of the best things to do is not check so often or you'll drive yourself mad.

 

 

So basically if you call while your within the normal processing time u get pushed back 60 days?! And the same thing if your over the normal processing times too?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Mary Lou Experienced

Mary Lou   673

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Dominican Republic
 Timeline
Posted
7 minutes ago, estadia said:

So basically if you call while your within the normal processing time u get pushed back 60 days?! And the same thing if your over the normal processing times too?

No, this is not true. If you receive a RFE then your case is pushed back of course because you need to respond to the RFE and once they receive what they required of you then they proceed with your case.

Calling inquiring about the status does not push your processing time back

October 31, 2016 I-130 sent to Chicago Lockbox

November 4, 2016 Received text case sent to Nebraska

November 10, 2016 Received Hard copy of NOA1

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Voided Enthusiast

Voided   55

Posted
Filed: Other Timeline
Posted
26 minutes ago, estadia said:

So basically if you call while your within the normal processing time u get pushed back 60 days?! And the same thing if your over the normal processing times too?

No, as MaryLou said this is not true. One member was told by someone with USCIS I believe, since a service request and inquiry via the senator was made that caused an additional backlog on their case. However, I don't think that's true either. I made an inquiry via my senator also which I'm awaiting a response so when the poster put they were told that causes additional delay I called Uscis. I was told it does not add on additional time. However, the uscis reps say all kinds of stuff. Hard to tell what's true or not. But no calling to inquire doesn't cause delays.


 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
applerose Community Regular

applerose   94

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Jamaica
 Timeline
Posted
6 minutes ago, August97 said:

No, as MaryLou said this is not true. One member was told by someone with USCIS I believe, since a service request and inquiry via the senator was made that caused an additional backlog on their case. However, I don't think that's true either. I made an inquiry via my senator also which I'm awaiting a response so when the poster put they were told that causes additional delay I called Uscis. I was told it does not add on additional time. However, the uscis reps say all kinds of stuff. Hard to tell what's true or not. But no calling to inquire doesn't cause delays.

I am the one who made that statement. Both USCIS and the senator said the same thing to my husband. Making calls, senator reviews an enquiry request cause a delay in your case. If u go on fb there is a gentleman by the nAmerican of Brian Cox who has a group K1/cr1/ir1. He also mentioned that once u do a case enquiry an get congress it does push your case back 60 days

  • USCIS
  • 05/23/16      Married:                    
  • Chicago      Lock-box:                   
  • 09/16/16      Sent on ---               
  • 09/19/16      Received ---   
  • 09/20/16      NOA1 notice           
  • 09/26/16      NOA1 hardcopy 
  • Sent to :      Nebraska Service Center
  • Transferred to: Potomac Service Center  02/15/17
  • 07/20/17       NOA2  
  • 07/24/17       NOA2  hardcopy 
  • NVC
  • 07/27/17       Case sent to NVC
  • 07/31/17       Case received at NVC
  • 08/03/17       Received welcome e-mail with case and invoice number
  • 08/04/17       AOS invoiced 
  • 08/04/17       Completed DS-261
  • 08/04/17       AOS paid
  • 08/11/17       Name updated to married name
  • 08/11/17       iV Invoiced
  • 08/28/17       IV fes paid
  • 09/02/17      Completed DS-260 & Received confirmation from NVC
  • 09/18/17      Sent AOS and IV package
  • 09/22/17       NVC received package 
  • 11/07/17       Case Complete
  • 11/08/17       Checklist
  • 11/15/17       Case in queue for interview date
  • 11/29/17       Call and date was given for interview
  • 12/04/17       Received confirmation for medical appointment
  • KNG CONSULATE 
  • 12/11/17       Documents en-route to Kingston consulate
  • 12/12/17       Case status shows ready for interview
  • 01/02/18       Medical
  • 01/16/18       Interview APPROVED :jest: :D
  • 01/19/18      Visa package ready to be picked up at DHL   :rolleyes:
  • 02/02/18      P.O.E Fort Lauderdale
  • 02/02/18      Jacksonville Airport
  •  
  • 3 KIDS IMMIGRATION BEGINS
  • 05/0/18      Sent on ---               
  • 05/07/18    Received ---   
  • 05/11/18    NOA1 notice           
  • 05/18/18    NOA1 hardcopy 
  • Sent to :       POTOMAC
  • 10/30/18     RFE for my 6 yr old (request evidence for his 2 marriage certificates 😡, at what age he been married twice, my husband submitted his with application which is where uscis got mixed up)
  •  11/08/18    Evidence sent
  • 11/27/18     Status changed back to "Case was received"
  • 12/17/18     Requested expedite via phone (tier 1 said we can do this based on USCIS mistake an my sons illness)
  • 01/09/19    Approval
  • 01/14/19.   USCIS tier 1 told us the kids were approved an notice was mailed
  • 01/16/19.   Hard copy NOA2
  • 01/22/19.   Updated on website "sent to NVC"
  • 01/29/19.   NVC received kids case from USCIS
  • 03/12/19.   Received welcome letter with case and invoice number
  • 03/17/19.   Paid AOS
  • 03/18/19.   Paid IV Fees
  • 03/25/19.   Son (6) approved for expedite for medical reasons but not my other kids.
  • 03/26/19.    NVC said we should email NVC expedite an tell them we need all three done at the same time as it's a financial burden to make two trips to Jamaica for interview. Which we did now the wait begins. Son case already sent to Jamaica embassy 
  • 04/01/19.   Daughters approved for expedite and sent to Jamaica (embassy) 👌
  • 04/05/19.   Received interview date for May 10, 8am. Registered their interview and emailed Andrews Hospital to schedule their appointments.
  • 04/26/19.    Medical appointment date 8am.
  • 05/10/19.    Interview 8am approved.  🎉🎊..
  • 05/11/19.    Status changed to AP
  • 05/13/19.    Status changed to ISSUED
  • 05/15/19.    2 youngest kids passport picked up by their dad
  • 05/16/19.     Eldest child passport picked up by her dad
  • 07/19/19.     P.O.E Atlanta 

 

 

  • ROC
  • Texas.        Lock-Box
  • 11/23/19.    Sent I-751 / biometric fee
  • 11/26/19.    Received 
  • Sent to       Texas Service Center (SRC) 
  • 12/03/19.    Received text
  • 12/07/19.    Received 18 months extension letter
  • 12/12/19.    Case updated to case transferred to another service center now I’m awaiting letter
  • 12//19.     Received notice of transfer
  • Transferred to  National Benefits Center 
  • 01/31/20.     Biometrics Jacksonville  (had to reschedule)
  • 02/19/20.      New biometrics date in Jacksonville 
  • 04/08/20       Status changed to Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview
  • 03/22/21.     Status updated with interview date 4/20/21
  • 04/20/21.     I-751 interview at 7:45am Charleston SC Approved for 10yr GC.
  •  
  • N-400 Citizenship 
  • 03/12/21.     Applied online for citizenship wait period 6 months (September 2021) National Benefits Center 
  • 03/21/21.    Received letter of acceptance 
  • 10/28/21.     Case updated to interview scheduled
  • 10/29/21.      Status updated to case needs attention 
  • 10/29/21.      Interview at 1:15pn 12/01/21 Charleston SC
  • 11/01/21      interview descheduled
  • 11/02/21       interview rescheduled to 12/03/21 @8:45am Charleston
  • 12/03/21      I drove 3 hours for my interview only to be told my file wasn't there and I'd have to be rescheduled for another interview. they weren't sure if it would be possible before the holiday. He even said he wasn't sure why they didn't do both interviews that very day when i did removal of conditions interview.  
  • 01/07/22.     Interview rescheduled for 02/14/22 @1:30pm Charleston SC.
  • 02/14/22.      Passed my interview. Now await oath ceremony.
  • 11/02/22.      Letter mailed with oath ceremony date and time 
  • 11/08/22.      Received letter oath ceremony scheduled for 11/15/22 @9am Charleston 
  • 11/15/22.      Oath Ceremony in Charleston (finally a citizen of the USA 🇺🇸) 🥳🍾
     

     

Link to comment
Share on other sites
 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.
Guest
This topic is now closed to further replies.
 Share
Go to topic listing
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
×
×
  • Create New...