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allakruglova   3

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If your embassy excepts cases for the review via email- SEND IT.

This is confirmed ( by a few supervisors I talked to) that there is a separate team who handles email cases and it takes up to 10 days only for them to review it instead of 8 weeks via regular mail.

I wish I knew this earlier ...

Maybe some of you guys know it, maybe dont, but this information is extremely helpfull for those who are waitin

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Misposted thread removed from other forum.  If you post in a wrong forum, don't double-post; hit the "Report" button and ask for your thread to be moved.

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Please clarify what you're talking about above.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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allakruglova   3

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When its time to send IV and AOS packages you have 2 options, via regular mail or email them pdf files. Its best to send it via email as it takes much less time for the case to be reviewed. If your embassy has this option.

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That is correct.  That's why it is important to do an adequate amount of research here on VJ and read through state department link below to determine if you are elegible for electronic processing.  I found out about the quick processing time by electronic processing last year thanks to another VJ member. 

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/Submit_documents.html

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We are doing email processing for our AOS and IV packets; just submitted them today. From what I have seen, you are exactly right, OP. It has been taking about a week to get CC for those using email processing. Definitely something to be aware of if you're on the list.

CR-1 Visa Timeline

 

USCIS

7/27/2016: I-130 mailed.

8/02/2016: NOA1.

2/17/2017: NOA2.

2/24/2017: I-130 sent to NVC.

 

NVC

3/03/2017:  I-130 received.

3/09/2017: Case # and invoice # received, AOS and IV fees paid.

3/16/2017: DS-260 submitted; AOS and IV packets sent with EP.

4/06/2017: Case complete.

 

Consulate

4/15/2017: Interview email (P4).

5/09/2017: Medical.

5/15/2017: Interview.

5/19/2017: Visa in hand.

 

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USA

5/20/2017: POE.

6/10/2017: Green card received.

7/05/2017: SSN card received (had to apply in person).  

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Lifting Conditions

4/19/2019: Filed I-751

5/01/2019: NOA (CSC)

7/22/2019: Case transferred to National Benefits Center

12/20/2019: Biometrics Appointment

2/12/2020: Interview Date

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Most often is has been faster for EP but occasionally it has been up to twice as slow.  

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

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3 hours ago, cordoba2015 said:

We are doing email processing for our AOS and IV packets; just submitted them today. From what I have seen, you are exactly right, OP. It has been taking about a week to get CC for those using email processing. Definitely something to be aware of if you're on the list.

So I have sent it today did u get an answer that they have received it yet. I have sent it today called 2 times and they said wait till Friday or Monday 

best of luck 

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4 hours ago, Basal said:

So I have sent it today did u get an answer that they have received it yet. I have sent it today called 2 times and they said wait till Friday or Monday 

best of luck 

Did you email in the packets? I will probably check with NVC next week.

CR-1 Visa Timeline

 

USCIS

7/27/2016: I-130 mailed.

8/02/2016: NOA1.

2/17/2017: NOA2.

2/24/2017: I-130 sent to NVC.

 

NVC

3/03/2017:  I-130 received.

3/09/2017: Case # and invoice # received, AOS and IV fees paid.

3/16/2017: DS-260 submitted; AOS and IV packets sent with EP.

4/06/2017: Case complete.

 

Consulate

4/15/2017: Interview email (P4).

5/09/2017: Medical.

5/15/2017: Interview.

5/19/2017: Visa in hand.

 

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USA

5/20/2017: POE.

6/10/2017: Green card received.

7/05/2017: SSN card received (had to apply in person).  

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Lifting Conditions

4/19/2019: Filed I-751

5/01/2019: NOA (CSC)

7/22/2019: Case transferred to National Benefits Center

12/20/2019: Biometrics Appointment

2/12/2020: Interview Date

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4 hours ago, cordoba2015 said:

Did you email in the packets? I will probably check with NVC next week.

Yes I did Email it. . Can't sleep can't to anything so weird about it. Because I forgot to attach a copy of DS261 in there. "They have it for sure about I'm not sure if they want me to put it in the package as well ":unsure:

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With the topic title, I couldn't resist but photoshopping this ad up real quick lol

 

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With that said, I wish I learned about this e-mail thing sooner :(

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03-19-2021: Officially an American Citizen 🇺🇸 Entire journey from initial K-1 Visa filing to Naturalization took 5 years, 8 days.

You can see my complete timeline by clicking here.

 

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1 hour ago, Basal said:

Yes I did Email it. . Can't sleep can't to anything so weird about it. Because I forgot to attach a copy of DS261 in there. "They have it for sure about I'm not sure if they want me to put it in the package as well ":unsure:

You DO NOT email a copy of DS261 for electronic processing.  You fill out the DS261 online only.

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16 hours ago, cordoba2015 said:

Did you email in the packets? I will probably check with NVC next week.

So I just called them they said that I shouldn't send all the PDF in one email. Now it's more than 5 mb. So they said I should send multiple emails and total of files not more than 5 mg. How did u send them ??? 

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allakruglova   3

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On 17.03.2017 at 9:36 PM, Basal said:

So I just called them they said that I shouldn't send all the PDF in one email. Now it's more than 5 mb. So they said I should send multiple emails and total of files not more than 5 mg. How did u send them ??? 

i used pdf compressor- its free https://smallpdf.com/compress-pdf

it will help you to minimize the size.

Also, once yuo send it - you should get an automatic reply that they have received an email and working on it.

Also, dont be shy, call them and ask for supervisor to answer any of your detailed questions

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allakruglova   3

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On 17.03.2017 at 10:40 AM, zilchfox said:

With the topic title, I couldn't resist but photoshopping this ad up real quick lol

 

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With that said, I wish I learned about this e-mail thing sooner :(

that is hilarious.

I am glad that more people will know about this:-)

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