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Thanks to everyone for all of the helpful replies regarding what can be taken into the embassy in Stockholm. Much appreciated.

Thank you for the helpful reply.

US citizen spouses and children don't immigrate, they simply travel. The answer to both questions is 'no.'

Congrats!
I've heard that the email comes 7 days after the actual CC, but who knows when you got the CC since you've been seeing the extra NA longer than that.
On to the interview stage...

It's day 41 for us. Hoping to hear good news in the next few weeks. Here's hoping that NVC delivers lots of CC's and no checklists this week!

Since we mailed in our docs already, there is nothing after the DS-160. We're just waiting for the case to be completed. The 60+ days at the end of my signature is for the review of documents, which began on February 3rd - day 37 today (not that I'm counting or anything ). If NVC doesn't issue a checklist, I am hopeful for a case complete at the start of April. With the Swedish embassy, that will result in an interview in mid May (or June if we miss the scheduling cutoff). So yes, another couple of months at best until we have a visa in hand. We did our best to keep the process moving. We could have mailed the document package off a few days earlier, and we lost time due to a snow storm delaying the delivery of the documents. Nothing to be done about that now, but those delays could cost us an extra month.
Use your time wisely while waiting for the I-130 approval. Gather all the needed documents and fill out the necessary AOS form(s). Also, read Saylin's NVC wiki again and again so that you know what to expect with the NVC process. Always check your documents over very carefully before mailing off to NVC. A mistake (resulting in a checklist) will cost 2 months in review time plus the time it takes to respond.
Good luck to you. I hope that you get your approval soon.

Soloenta - wishing your husband all the best in Cairo!

Soloenta - wishing your husband all the best in Cairo!

Soloenta - wishing your husband all the best in Cairo!

:dance: Congratulations, Maharosa! :dance:
I know it's been a tough journey for you. Thank goodness it is nearly done. Best wishes for a quick interview date.

:dance: Congratulations, Maharosa! :dance:
I know it's been a tough journey for you. Thank goodness it is nearly done. Best wishes for a quick interview date.

I sent in the cover sheet from the welcome letter, per instructions in welcome letter and on NVC site. It's perfectly fine to make copies. Many people send the AOS bar coded coversheet from the payment portal as well, following the NVC wiki instructions on VJ. It's that bar code that is important, not so much which sheet is sent. Here's what's stated on the payment receipt page from the ceac site:
If you are required to submit physical copies of your documents, you must include a barcoded cover sheet to identify your documents. If you received an Instruction Packet from the NVC, it contains a cover sheet. You can send that cover sheet or a copy of the cover sheet. If you need a new cover sheet, print one by clicking the Print Document Cover Sheet button on the Receipt page. If you cannot print a cover sheet, click the Email Document Cover Sheet button. Then send an electronic copy to an email address where you can print it. Best of luck with speedy processing!

Congratulations, Kels2487!
Hopefully those approved recently don't have to wait too long to get started at NVC.

Congratulations on your fast approval!

In addition to the link you got from curiousgeorgina, you might also find these helpful:
http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/immigrant-process/approved.html
http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process
Good luck to you!
Using the receipt number in the email, you can try to look up your case on the USCIS site anytime. Don't be concerned if the case isn't available online. There can be quite a delay. Also,

201 B INA refers to section 201b of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). What you see listed under 'Preference Classification' indicates that the beneficiary is the spouse of the USC (US Citizen) petitioner.

We got our NOA2 email from USCIS this afternoon. Our I-130 petition was approved on the 17th!

Must be an error with the coding of the new case status layout. Mine now states 'On October 6th we received...' It used to state 'On October 1st.' My case was last updated (date it was input into the system, I assume) on October 6th. Clearly pulling the wrong date. Personally, I'd rather the information be accurate than look nice.
Given the amount of comments on VJ relating to case status information after the change, there clearly are problems. Hopefully USCIS will get things cleared up ASAP once the work week begins.

that was fast. Congratulations! I hope that your good luck continues.

The NOA1 is mailed to the petitioners current address from the I-130. Though it is nice to have the hardcopy, it is not essential to continue the process. If you filed form G-1145 for E-notification, you will receive your receipt number in the email sent, and can use that to track your case on the USCIS site.

Congratulations! I hope that you have smooth sailing through NVC as well. :-)Out of curiosity, did you see any updates at USCIS between 'initial review' and your approval?

Sent I-130 from abroad Sept. 26, delivered to Chicago lockbox Sept. 30, NOA1 Oct. 3. Our petition was sent to the California service center. Fingers crossed for smooth and quick USCIS processing.
Good luck to everyone!