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Just got word from a congressional inquirey. 

Been in AP since June 5th.

Bummed out they are returning the case file to USCIS. 

As I have read this is hard to overcome. Will they send why specifically it was denied? And can it be appealed? 

Has anyone had success with this and if there are any threads on this can someone share the links to them. 

 

Thanks

 

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It will be sometime but yes you will get a chance to appeal.

 

The cases I have seen all have been quite different, but you are looking for NOID/NOIR.

“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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19 minutes ago, stringpuller said:

Just got word from a congressional inquirey. 

Been in AP since June 5th.

Bummed out they are returning the case file to USCIS. 

As I have read this is hard to overcome. Will they send why specifically it was denied? And can it be appealed? 

Has anyone had success with this and if there are any threads on this can someone share the links to them. 

 

Thanks

 

 

Since it is a spousal visa case, yes, the NOID will explain.  You will have an option to appeal.

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

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

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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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Just now, stringpuller said:

How long will the Noid take to arrive? Rough time frame

up to 6 months?  

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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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5 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

up to 6 months?  

Ok thanks. I thought so I wasn't sure. I found the Visa Journey wiki on Noids. Is this still valid? 

 

 

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12 minutes ago, stringpuller said:

Ok thanks. I thought so I wasn't sure. I found the Visa Journey wiki on Noids. Is this still valid? 

 

 

In the link I posted it says to file a FOIA. But anyone know when to exactly file this FOIA? To find out why? During the wait for the NOID? 

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In the link I posted it says to file a FOIA. But anyone know when to exactly file this FOIA? To find out why? During the wait for the NOID? 

Sry this link. 

https://www.visajourney.com/wiki/returning_petitions_to_uscis_via_221g/

 

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1 hour ago, stringpuller said:

Just got word from a congressional inquirey. 

Been in AP since June 5th.

Bummed out they are returning the case file to USCIS. 

As I have read this is hard to overcome. Will they send why specifically it was denied? And can it be appealed? 

Has anyone had success with this and if there are any threads on this can someone share the links to them. 

 

Thanks

 

Incase anyone is wondering the first 221g blue slip received stated they did not think our relationship was real. I will be interested to see if they state the reasons why 

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My mind is scrambling right now. The wiki guide says to contact the embassy immediately before they send it back. Can you do this and speak to the senior officer? 

 

I also did the congressional inquiry that is how I found out they were going to send it back. At this stage what to do?   

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I am not sure that works but I also think it is reasonable to assume it is on its way back.

“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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17 minutes ago, Boiler said:

I am not sure that works but I also think it is reasonable to assume it is on its way back.

Thanks for reply. 

The inquiry response said is in the process of being return but could take several weeks to finalize. 

 

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1 hour ago, stringpuller said:

My mind is scrambling right now. The wiki guide says to contact the embassy immediately before they send it back. Can you do this and speak to the senior officer? 

 

I also did the congressional inquiry that is how I found out they were going to send it back. At this stage what to do?   

Maybe move to Viet Nam?   That may be your best bet for creating a believable marriage.   VN is a very high fraud country for US immigration, so it will take much more effort from you.

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36 minutes ago, SalishSea said:

Maybe move to Viet Nam?   That may be your best bet for creating a believable marriage.   VN is a very high fraud country for US immigration, so it will take much more effort from you.

At this time that is not possible. Economically speaking it would be hard to make the same amount that I make here but it maybe something consider in the near future. This system is so broken its hard to believe.  

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stringpuller   74

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Sent another email to embassy to ask them to please review the case again if possible. The congressional response said in general that the officer recommended it be sent back. The status still says refused in AP as did their previous emails. Administrative Processing 221g. 

I think it is still there and I hope so. 

When the status changes or I get word that it was sent back I will file a FOIA to get the consular notes and prepare to appeal it. Thats all we got to do. 

I already have a lawyer picked out and will consult with him the next 2 weeks. 

Atleast this thread helps me talk about it lol. 

Trying to stay positive. 

Thanks for the replies members. 

 

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