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SteveInBostonI130 Experienced

SteveInBostonI130   3,328

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Is this the same question from your post on Sunday?

 

It would help if you completed your timeline.  Also, do you have any other citizenship, or have lived in MENA countries?

 

Verbal approval is just an indication that the CO was satisfied with the interview.  It does not mean actual approval.  The embassy/consulate will need to run background checks, and if everything comes back clean they will issue the visa.  Background checks can take a while if they need to investigate travel history or records in other countries.

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danom   2

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1 minute ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

Is this the same question from your post on Sunday?

 

It would help if you completed your timeline.  Also, do you have any other citizenship, or have lived in MENA countries?

 

Verbal approval is just an indication that the CO was satisfied with the interview.  It does not mean actual approval.  The embassy/consulate will need to run background checks, and if everything comes back clean they will issue the visa.  Background checks can take a while if they need to investigate travel history or records in other countries.

Hello,

I do have dual citizenship with uk and Canada. I just haven't heard of one taking over a month without a 221(g)

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Crazy Cat   39,575

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Just now, danom said:

Hello,

I do have dual citizenship with uk and Canada. I just haven't heard of one taking over a month without a 221(g)

It happens frequently. 

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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.

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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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Ontarkie Grand Master

Ontarkie   13,950

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Hello so I had an interview at the London embassy back in September, I was advised I was approved and they kept my passport. When I followed up with the embassy they told me I was in administrative processing even though ceac never changed from ready. I noticed yesterday my ceac updated twice, on e in the morning a date change, and then once in the afternoon to reflect administrative processing. Is this a good sign, or a reflection of an even longer wait?

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mam521   1,776

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Honestly, it's a crapshoot.  It could be good, it could be bad.  

 

Why were you put in AP?  Simply background checks or were you missing documents or was there something else? 

Montreal IR-1/CR-1 FAQ

 

Montreal IR-1/CR-1 Visa spreadsheet: follow directions at top of page for data to be added

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Ontarkie   13,950

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~~Another related thread merged. Once again do not start more than one thread for the same or related topic. It is considered spamming a TOS violation.~~

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Met Playing Everquest in 2005
Engaged 9-15-2006
K-1 & 4 K-2'S
Filed 05-09-07
Interview 03-12-08
Visa received 04-21-08
Entry 05-06-08
Married 06-21-08
AOS X5
Filed 07-08-08
Cards Received01-22-09
Roc X5
Filed 10-17-10
Cards Received02-22-11
Citizenship
Filed 10-17-11
Interview 01-12-12
Oath 06-29-12

Citizenship for older 2 boys

Filed 03/08/2014

NOA/fee waiver 03/19/2014

Biometrics 04/15/14

Interview 05/29/14

In line for Oath 06/20/14

Oath 09/19/2014 We are all done! All USC no more USCIS

 

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22 hours ago, mam521 said:

Honestly, it's a crapshoot.  It could be good, it could be bad.  

 

Why were you put in AP?  Simply background checks or were you missing documents or was there something else? 

I was never told why I was put in ap and they wouldn't answer when I asked. But I got issued status today!! Hoping to get a notification from courier soon. 

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mam521   1,776

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Just now, danom said:

I was never told why I was put in ap and they wouldn't answer when I asked. But I got issued status today!! Hoping to get a notification from courier soon. 

Excellent news!  Congratulations :)

 

Montreal IR-1/CR-1 FAQ

 

Montreal IR-1/CR-1 Visa spreadsheet: follow directions at top of page for data to be added

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