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Seems to be the same, it just sucks not having any updates or anything when it comes to where I’m at in the process. All I was told was that my case was going to be sent to the NVC and that it may tak

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The USCIS field office would have adjudicated the I-130...nothing else.

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Simplistically NVC's job is to send petitions to the Consulate which is not applicable in DCF cases as it is already there.

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4 hours ago, bryanrayford02 said:

Hello, is anyone currently going through the DCF process for an CR1/IR1 visa in the UK? We filed on Jan 25th, got approved on the spot, and still haven’t heard anything since. 

What do you mean by "approved on the spot"?  What was approved??

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August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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20 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

What do you mean by "approved on the spot"?  What was approved??

Same experience with DCF.  They take your petition package at the counter, flip through it in front of you, toss out the stuff they dont need, approve it, and in our case handed us our first Packet.  
The old days were good 😂.  I suspect OP may have had a similar experience.

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11 minutes ago, iwannaplay54 said:

Same experience with DCF.  They take your petition package at the counter, flip through it in front of you, toss out the stuff they dont need, approve it, and in our case handed us our first Packet.  
The old days were good 😂.  I suspect OP may have had a similar experience.

Seems to be the same, it just sucks not having any updates or anything when it comes to where I’m at in the process. All I was told was that my case was going to be sent to the NVC and that it may take up to 12 weeks for processing.

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Did not think NVC was involved.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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36 minutes ago, bryanrayford02 said:

The I-130 was approved on the spot at the embassy.

It should not have gone to the NVC.  That is a transfer from USCIS.

Are you positive the embassy transferred it?  Did you receive a list of docs and a “ready to interview” form to submit with them?

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1 minute ago, bryanrayford02 said:

They may have done so. If you don’t mind me asking, when did you go through the process?

It was awhile back, but I have followed them for 10 years here.  Never saw this step.  Very interested in your case now.

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To my knowledge, the only thing which has changed is the removal of USCIS field offices at consulates......which would not have affected the DOS aspect.   Hopefully, we will see....

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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1 minute ago, bryanrayford02 said:

I believe that it’s due to the fact that the USCIS office closed down back in 2020

Our embassy did not have a USCIS office.

 

We have returned to the US from expat assignments twice.  Last was 2018.  Same process both times.  No NVC at all.  CO’s are granted authority to process petitions under a narrow set of conditions and if they accepted yours you met them.  So:  It’s a deviation.

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