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Haven't seen many Mumbai people online lately...

Yup, that's right... I have been talking to either you or Patdev.... I think this site need to work on online marketing... Just kidding....I think of online markeing all the time, as I am one of the online marketer...

Yamini...

CSC Timeline

05/03/2005 NOA1 for I-130 CR1

10/28/2005 NOA2

NVC Timeline

11/15/2005 - NVC case number assigned

01/04/2006 - NVC completed the case... ( 50 days)

01/11/2006 Case sent to Embassy

01/16/2006 Case deliverd to Embassy as per DHL tracking

February 7th, 2006 Found out Interview date by Calling DOS (202-663-1225)

February 13, 2006 - Packet 4 received

March 21st, 2006 - Medical

March 23rd, 2006 - Interview --- VISA APPROVED

March 24th - Passport received. ( Applicant picked up passport from Courier/delivery service office)

April 7th - Hubby's POE at Chicago.

April 10th - Trip to SSA Local office to apply for Social Security Card.

April 27th - 1st Welcome letter

May 1st - 2nd Welcome letter

May5th - Received Social Security card in mail

May 11th - Received Green Card in mail

196 Days @ USCIS ( 178 for NOA2 + 18 case transfer at NVC)

50 Days @ NVC to complete the case

13 Days @ case transfer at embassy

65 Days @ Embassy

Total -324 days from NOA1 to Visa approval

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hi All,

Does anyone know what is the process to apply for K3? My friend sent in i130 to nebraska, which is to Cali....but would like to apply for K3, since long delay.

AP

Feb 28--Mailed I-130 to NSC which was forwarded to CSC

March 18 --received I-797c, dating March 1st, believe this is what people are calling NOA1

March 27 ---Waiting for approval (NOA2?)...

April 06 ---Waiting for approval (NOA2?)...

April 17 ---Waiting for approval (NOA2?)...

April 20 ---Waiting for approval (NOA2?)...

April 29 ---APPROVED

NVC timeline

May 18 2005, case # assigned

May 23 2005, Affdavit of Support and Immigration visa fee bill sent on may 23rd to the attorney of the record.

June 18 2005 IV & I-864 FEE delivered via USPS, signed by H. Horn

July 15 2005 DS-230 and i-864 received

July 22 2005 NVC received DS-230 and i-864...waiting for case to get completed

Aug 25 2005 Found out RFE(w2 is missing) is coming by talking to NVC Operator

Sept 5 2005 Waiting for letter

Sep 12 2005 RFE received at NVC

Sep 14 2005 RFE in the system...........now just wait!! :( :(

October 21, Case Complete! Waiting on Case transfer to India!

November 7 Case delivered by DHL at Consulate, according to DHL website

Nov 29, 2005 Waiting for an interview

Dec 11, 2005 Waiting for an interview date/response from consulate

Dec 13, 2005 Interview date is assign...January 18..YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

Dec 31, 2005 Medical date: January 6 2006

Jan 6, 2006 Medical complete

Jan 18, 2006 Interview.....VISA Granted

Jan 27, 2006 Flying to US

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Your friend can send I-129F once the USCIS receives the I-130 ( NOA1 for I130)

When this 129f is approved, which then will be sent to NVC and then to embassy..

Hope this helps.

Yamini...

CSC Timeline

05/03/2005 NOA1 for I-130 CR1

10/28/2005 NOA2

NVC Timeline

11/15/2005 - NVC case number assigned

01/04/2006 - NVC completed the case... ( 50 days)

01/11/2006 Case sent to Embassy

01/16/2006 Case deliverd to Embassy as per DHL tracking

February 7th, 2006 Found out Interview date by Calling DOS (202-663-1225)

February 13, 2006 - Packet 4 received

March 21st, 2006 - Medical

March 23rd, 2006 - Interview --- VISA APPROVED

March 24th - Passport received. ( Applicant picked up passport from Courier/delivery service office)

April 7th - Hubby's POE at Chicago.

April 10th - Trip to SSA Local office to apply for Social Security Card.

April 27th - 1st Welcome letter

May 1st - 2nd Welcome letter

May5th - Received Social Security card in mail

May 11th - Received Green Card in mail

196 Days @ USCIS ( 178 for NOA2 + 18 case transfer at NVC)

50 Days @ NVC to complete the case

13 Days @ case transfer at embassy

65 Days @ Embassy

Total -324 days from NOA1 to Visa approval

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Your friend can send I-129F once the USCIS receives the I-130 ( NOA1 for I130)

When this 129f is approved, which then will be sent to NVC and then to embassy..

Hope this helps.

Yamini...

Hi Yamini, is your consulate Mumbai or Delhi?

IR1 , I-130

Interview at New Delhi Embassy on April 11th

AP/AR Started on April 24th

AP/AR Completed at DOS on May 19th.

Embassy Completd Case on June 7th.

Visa issued on June 8th

Visa in Hand on June 10th

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YamSam,

whats the status of your case?

AP

Feb 28--Mailed I-130 to NSC which was forwarded to CSC

March 18 --received I-797c, dating March 1st, believe this is what people are calling NOA1

March 27 ---Waiting for approval (NOA2?)...

April 06 ---Waiting for approval (NOA2?)...

April 17 ---Waiting for approval (NOA2?)...

April 20 ---Waiting for approval (NOA2?)...

April 29 ---APPROVED

NVC timeline

May 18 2005, case # assigned

May 23 2005, Affdavit of Support and Immigration visa fee bill sent on may 23rd to the attorney of the record.

June 18 2005 IV & I-864 FEE delivered via USPS, signed by H. Horn

July 15 2005 DS-230 and i-864 received

July 22 2005 NVC received DS-230 and i-864...waiting for case to get completed

Aug 25 2005 Found out RFE(w2 is missing) is coming by talking to NVC Operator

Sept 5 2005 Waiting for letter

Sep 12 2005 RFE received at NVC

Sep 14 2005 RFE in the system...........now just wait!! :( :(

October 21, Case Complete! Waiting on Case transfer to India!

November 7 Case delivered by DHL at Consulate, according to DHL website

Nov 29, 2005 Waiting for an interview

Dec 11, 2005 Waiting for an interview date/response from consulate

Dec 13, 2005 Interview date is assign...January 18..YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

Dec 31, 2005 Medical date: January 6 2006

Jan 6, 2006 Medical complete

Jan 18, 2006 Interview.....VISA Granted

Jan 27, 2006 Flying to US

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Hi Yamini, is your consulate Mumbai or Delhi?

Hi lari,

Our case is at the Bombay embassy...

Yamini

YamSam,

whats the status of your case?

AP

Hi AP,

My husband has the interview on March 23rd. He is in the process of getting Police and passport certificates. He scheduled the Medical at 21st at Lilavati.

Yamini....

CSC Timeline

05/03/2005 NOA1 for I-130 CR1

10/28/2005 NOA2

NVC Timeline

11/15/2005 - NVC case number assigned

01/04/2006 - NVC completed the case... ( 50 days)

01/11/2006 Case sent to Embassy

01/16/2006 Case deliverd to Embassy as per DHL tracking

February 7th, 2006 Found out Interview date by Calling DOS (202-663-1225)

February 13, 2006 - Packet 4 received

March 21st, 2006 - Medical

March 23rd, 2006 - Interview --- VISA APPROVED

March 24th - Passport received. ( Applicant picked up passport from Courier/delivery service office)

April 7th - Hubby's POE at Chicago.

April 10th - Trip to SSA Local office to apply for Social Security Card.

April 27th - 1st Welcome letter

May 1st - 2nd Welcome letter

May5th - Received Social Security card in mail

May 11th - Received Green Card in mail

196 Days @ USCIS ( 178 for NOA2 + 18 case transfer at NVC)

50 Days @ NVC to complete the case

13 Days @ case transfer at embassy

65 Days @ Embassy

Total -324 days from NOA1 to Visa approval

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where is everyone man!!

How's everyone doing!! just got back from Vegas all!! it was hell of a fun there~~ actully won little but not much so it was fun overall!!

Good Luck Yamini!!

TimeLine

December 8 2004: Filled I 130

Jan 27 2005: approval and priority date which was Dec. 30 2004. NOA1

March 2nd 2005: Received visa processing fees and Affidavit of support fee Bill IV

March 5th 2005: Send fee bill via Registered mail.

March 7th 2005: Got message that they have received the Fee bills and in process to generate the I864 and DS 230.

Long wait of period then:

Exactly 25 working days later

April 26th 2005: Got package at lawyer office.

April 29th 2005: Got DS 230 Signed from my spouse from India.

May 1st 2005: Mailed express(Fedex) overnight the package.

May 5th 2005: Case completed.

May 11th 2005: Case sent to Indian US embassy(Mumbai)

Waiting for interview date now.

YEAH...Finally.. the date is here.

July 13th Interview(Exact two months after case completed at NVC and sent to Mumbai Embassy)))))

June 20(approx) Police Clearance.

1st July Medical!!

13th JULY Interview and APPROVED!!!

HAPPY REUNION on 18th of JULY after 7 months and 5 days of Sending out the I 130 to interview approved!!

:):):)

17 July Got Letter 797 for Green Card issuence!

28 July SSN Card.

8 August Green Card recieved.

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Thanks patdev.... I am sure las vegas trip must be full of fun.!!!!!

Yeah, it's tough to keep this post on the first page without any visitors....

I wonder where is everyone...

Well, I consider myself as a safe gambler.. Yeah, i dont gamle at all, that in itself is a big savings...

Yamini...

CSC Timeline

05/03/2005 NOA1 for I-130 CR1

10/28/2005 NOA2

NVC Timeline

11/15/2005 - NVC case number assigned

01/04/2006 - NVC completed the case... ( 50 days)

01/11/2006 Case sent to Embassy

01/16/2006 Case deliverd to Embassy as per DHL tracking

February 7th, 2006 Found out Interview date by Calling DOS (202-663-1225)

February 13, 2006 - Packet 4 received

March 21st, 2006 - Medical

March 23rd, 2006 - Interview --- VISA APPROVED

March 24th - Passport received. ( Applicant picked up passport from Courier/delivery service office)

April 7th - Hubby's POE at Chicago.

April 10th - Trip to SSA Local office to apply for Social Security Card.

April 27th - 1st Welcome letter

May 1st - 2nd Welcome letter

May5th - Received Social Security card in mail

May 11th - Received Green Card in mail

196 Days @ USCIS ( 178 for NOA2 + 18 case transfer at NVC)

50 Days @ NVC to complete the case

13 Days @ case transfer at embassy

65 Days @ Embassy

Total -324 days from NOA1 to Visa approval

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where is everyone man!!

How's everyone doing!! just got back from Vegas all!! it was hell of a fun there~~ actully won little but not much so it was fun overall!!

Good Luck Yamini!!

Vegas huh??? Yea vegas is awesome, went over there during Thanksgiving break. Unfortunatly i dind't have any luck :( but oh well, it was a still a blast.

where did guys stay? We ended up staying at the Alladdin. Nice hotel with a nice shopping mall.

Thanks patdev.... I am sure las vegas trip must be full of fun.!!!!!

Yeah, it's tough to keep this post on the first page without any visitors....

I wonder where is everyone...

Well, I consider myself as a safe gambler.. Yeah, i dont gamle at all, that in itself is a big savings...

Yamini...

Safe Gamler?? hmmmm, that's what I thought about me until my wallet just ran out of money :D

I would suggest to play Black Jack. We actually had some luck with that!!! Good Luck in Vegas!!!!

Just out of curiosity, what do you all think about the U.S.- India Nuclear deal??

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1. CR1 Visas [Complete/2005/Total Days: 198]

2. Removal of Conditions [Complete/2007-2008/Total Days: 388]

3. Citizenship [Completed/2008-2009/Total Days: 113]

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It took us 1496 days from day I filed I-130 to Citizenship & Oath.

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Lomesh:

about U.S.- India Nuclear deal, I think that its best for both country. Specially, india can get Nuclear energy and same time india can keep secret of their eight nuclear facilities for militry use.

Good job.....indian PM. I'm proud to be american-Indian

I'm my hubby's Sweety

I-130

Feb. 15, 2004------NOA1

Dec. 06, 2004------NOA2

I-129F

March 4, 2004-----NOA1

Sept 8, 2004-------NOA2

Dec. 30, 2004------Visa Interview and its approved

Jan. 06, 2005------POE

AOS

Jan. 25, 2005-------AOS & EAD sent to MSC

Feb. 8, 2005--------Receipt for AOS & EAD (RD--Feb. 1 & ND--Feb. 8)

Feb. 26, 2005-------Biometrics and fingerprinting completed

March 17, 2005-----EAD online approval

March 23, 2005-----EAD received

May 13, 2005-------AP sent to MSC

June 6, 2005--------Receipt for AP (RD--May 16 & ND--June 7)

July 12, 2005-------AP online approval

July 16, 2005-------AP received

Sept 20, 2005------EAD renewal e-file

Nov. 02, 2005------Biometrics for EAD renewal

Nov. 12, 2005------Interview letter received for 01/23/06

Jan. 23, 2006------Interview APPROVED and got I-551 stamped on passport

Jan. 26, 2006------Approval email from USCIS

Jan. 28, 2006------1st Welcome letter received (post mark 01/25/06)

Jan. 30, 2006------2nd Welcome letter received (post mark 01/26/06)

Feb. 02, 2006------Green Card received (10 yrs. validity)

06/xx/2006--------our first baby born

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hi,

Yeah it was fun and good weather so it was lot of fun to gamble!1 i played black jack but did not win man but won in slot machines :)

stayed at hilton!!

about nuke deal with US!! it's good for both and hopefully it stays that way!! it will be benificiery to india. and PM did good deal by not to disclose 14 of other nuke reactor to inspection!! bravo!!!

TimeLine

December 8 2004: Filled I 130

Jan 27 2005: approval and priority date which was Dec. 30 2004. NOA1

March 2nd 2005: Received visa processing fees and Affidavit of support fee Bill IV

March 5th 2005: Send fee bill via Registered mail.

March 7th 2005: Got message that they have received the Fee bills and in process to generate the I864 and DS 230.

Long wait of period then:

Exactly 25 working days later

April 26th 2005: Got package at lawyer office.

April 29th 2005: Got DS 230 Signed from my spouse from India.

May 1st 2005: Mailed express(Fedex) overnight the package.

May 5th 2005: Case completed.

May 11th 2005: Case sent to Indian US embassy(Mumbai)

Waiting for interview date now.

YEAH...Finally.. the date is here.

July 13th Interview(Exact two months after case completed at NVC and sent to Mumbai Embassy)))))

June 20(approx) Police Clearance.

1st July Medical!!

13th JULY Interview and APPROVED!!!

HAPPY REUNION on 18th of JULY after 7 months and 5 days of Sending out the I 130 to interview approved!!

:):):)

17 July Got Letter 797 for Green Card issuence!

28 July SSN Card.

8 August Green Card recieved.

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My uncle and aunt just got tourist visa. NOw their daughter also wants to come with them, she is 25, does any one know what are her chances of getting tourist visa?? I am sure it will be tough for her at this age to get visa. Any ideas on what tell ppl at teh consulate?

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1. CR1 Visas [Complete/2005/Total Days: 198]

2. Removal of Conditions [Complete/2007-2008/Total Days: 388]

3. Citizenship [Completed/2008-2009/Total Days: 113]

>> View complete timeline

It took us 1496 days from day I filed I-130 to Citizenship & Oath.

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it might be harder for her because she is young but never know it is luck!!

Good luch

TimeLine

December 8 2004: Filled I 130

Jan 27 2005: approval and priority date which was Dec. 30 2004. NOA1

March 2nd 2005: Received visa processing fees and Affidavit of support fee Bill IV

March 5th 2005: Send fee bill via Registered mail.

March 7th 2005: Got message that they have received the Fee bills and in process to generate the I864 and DS 230.

Long wait of period then:

Exactly 25 working days later

April 26th 2005: Got package at lawyer office.

April 29th 2005: Got DS 230 Signed from my spouse from India.

May 1st 2005: Mailed express(Fedex) overnight the package.

May 5th 2005: Case completed.

May 11th 2005: Case sent to Indian US embassy(Mumbai)

Waiting for interview date now.

YEAH...Finally.. the date is here.

July 13th Interview(Exact two months after case completed at NVC and sent to Mumbai Embassy)))))

June 20(approx) Police Clearance.

1st July Medical!!

13th JULY Interview and APPROVED!!!

HAPPY REUNION on 18th of JULY after 7 months and 5 days of Sending out the I 130 to interview approved!!

:):):)

17 July Got Letter 797 for Green Card issuence!

28 July SSN Card.

8 August Green Card recieved.

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What about short Summer Vacation ( 1 - 2 months)?

ALso, if she can provide the strong intent to go back after the short visit, she might get visa.

Yamini

CSC Timeline

05/03/2005 NOA1 for I-130 CR1

10/28/2005 NOA2

NVC Timeline

11/15/2005 - NVC case number assigned

01/04/2006 - NVC completed the case... ( 50 days)

01/11/2006 Case sent to Embassy

01/16/2006 Case deliverd to Embassy as per DHL tracking

February 7th, 2006 Found out Interview date by Calling DOS (202-663-1225)

February 13, 2006 - Packet 4 received

March 21st, 2006 - Medical

March 23rd, 2006 - Interview --- VISA APPROVED

March 24th - Passport received. ( Applicant picked up passport from Courier/delivery service office)

April 7th - Hubby's POE at Chicago.

April 10th - Trip to SSA Local office to apply for Social Security Card.

April 27th - 1st Welcome letter

May 1st - 2nd Welcome letter

May5th - Received Social Security card in mail

May 11th - Received Green Card in mail

196 Days @ USCIS ( 178 for NOA2 + 18 case transfer at NVC)

50 Days @ NVC to complete the case

13 Days @ case transfer at embassy

65 Days @ Embassy

Total -324 days from NOA1 to Visa approval

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yeah that would help too!!

how's all pprep going Yamini!! all the paper work gathered already for Interview!!

good Luck`

TimeLine

December 8 2004: Filled I 130

Jan 27 2005: approval and priority date which was Dec. 30 2004. NOA1

March 2nd 2005: Received visa processing fees and Affidavit of support fee Bill IV

March 5th 2005: Send fee bill via Registered mail.

March 7th 2005: Got message that they have received the Fee bills and in process to generate the I864 and DS 230.

Long wait of period then:

Exactly 25 working days later

April 26th 2005: Got package at lawyer office.

April 29th 2005: Got DS 230 Signed from my spouse from India.

May 1st 2005: Mailed express(Fedex) overnight the package.

May 5th 2005: Case completed.

May 11th 2005: Case sent to Indian US embassy(Mumbai)

Waiting for interview date now.

YEAH...Finally.. the date is here.

July 13th Interview(Exact two months after case completed at NVC and sent to Mumbai Embassy)))))

June 20(approx) Police Clearance.

1st July Medical!!

13th JULY Interview and APPROVED!!!

HAPPY REUNION on 18th of JULY after 7 months and 5 days of Sending out the I 130 to interview approved!!

:):):)

17 July Got Letter 797 for Green Card issuence!

28 July SSN Card.

8 August Green Card recieved.

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