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I did call them too , been calling them for the past 5 months , raised 3 service request too but all they are saying is either "Security check (2 times) or Volume of Case is High(1 time)" these are the 2 replies they give when there is no progress. And also when i call them , they give the status based off of the Service request only so no other updates but just reading out the Reply from the service request. Also you can only raise 1 service request in 30 days. 

Also MNU , for your cousin sister who applied in May 2017 , did she get her Approval letter ....? , For me i have only got one letter which is - i 797c notice of action.

Thanks MNU , Mine has already crossed 2.5 years now. I wish there was a way to get to know more info.

Hi , 

 I am a Greencard holder and  I have filed I-130 for my  Spouse of filed in April 2017 (Reciept Date), still no approval letter or Welcome letter ha come till now. 

It is being processed in the California Center , and as of now its 4 months past the processing time given in the Processing time list. Have also raised Service request multiple times and the answer is Security check and Volume of Case is High.

I am worried since the approval letter itself is not received. Has any one who has the same Priority date (April 2017) in California Center has got their Case processed or even got their Case Approved.....?

I have no idea what to do.

Praise the lord , Praise the Lord , Praise the Lord.

Hi Everybody ,

Just wanted to let all those who replied to me on the update, I had gone for my VISA interview and by gods grace i have got my immigrant VISA.

Thank you all those who had replied for my query.

Hi Aria,

Can I know if your process was completed and how long it took to get the interview date....?

My Priority date is also Nov - 2001 , I just got my NVC case completed on 31-Mar -2015 , I had processed it late im waiting for inteview schedule just wanted to know how long i will have to wait.

Regards,

Janan

I spaced on where you already gave the priority date.

As aaron already said, you do not qualify under CSPA.

Im Sorry there was a typo.... its 2001--

F4 - i am the dependent on my mother , Pettition was filed in Nov - 2001 , they approved in Nov 2009,

It's unlikely.

What preference category are you under? Who filed for you, and when?

F4 - i am the dependent on my mother , Pettition was filed in Nov - 2011 , they approved in Nov 2009,

Hi,

CSPA does not apply to you. You were already over 21 when the petition was filed in 2011.

Hi Aron , Pettition was filed in Nov - 2011 , they approved in Nov 2009,

Hi I am 30 and unmarried , I have got the completion letter from NVC and am waiting for Interview date. Every thing went fine till now, I am currently in US on H1b , I just wanted to know if I would be eligible with the CSPA act , and will there be any benefit if I am working here. My priority date is Nov-2011 and its current now.

Can anybody tell me if its possible for me to get it...?

Hi What was your age for getting CSPA , I am 30 and unmarried , and we have NVC mail recieved for completion of documents and am now waiting for Interview date. What is the chance of me getting ....? (BTW im currently in US on H1B)

My usa immigration interview experience at Mumbai consulate:
Details:
Priority date : 4 apr 2001
Interview date : 25 jan 2013
Preference category: f4

We (me, my parents and my brother ) reached at consulate at 5.45 am. We were made to stand in the queue at about 6:30 am. There were two ques one for the Immigrant and the other for the No-Immigrant Visas. (student visa ,visitor visa , b1 ,b2 )
My brother was standing on other side of the road because his name was missing in appointment letter.
After 5-10 minutes , 2 vfs guys check bar-coded sticker with the help of tablet and scanner of non-immigrant visa applicants. And also told all immigrant visa applicants to hold their appointment letter in hand .
Then at sharp 7.00 am we were allowed to enter into consulate. There is sitting arrangement outside the security room’s door.
After 2 minutes we were allowed inside into the security check room, where we were asked to put all the bags, files, watches, wallets and also the sweaters and jackets into a plastic basket which they gave for a security scanning.
After the security check we were sent to waiting area , which is located at main entrance of the consulate. after 2 minutes we enter into consulate .a window no.16 one lady stuck 2 stickers of token no on my mom’s appointment letter.
There are two series of token numbers. One starting with letter I and the other with S.
After that we were made to sit in the chairs arranged in front of the 16 counters (where the interview would be conducted).
At 7.45 am , our token no displayed on big screen .we went to window no 4. Young Indian lady was there behind the glass.
Indian officer : Give me your appointment letter. I gave i/l .then she asked for passports . I gave passports. Then she gave us our original documents back which we have submitted to NVC.
Indian officer : In which language you want to give your interview.
My mom : gujarati.
Indian officer : Give me mam’s birth certificate(photocopy) , pcc and medical report. I gave all documents .
Then she asked for my dad’s birth certificate (photocopy ), pcc , medical report.i gave all documents.
Indian officer to me :you are over 21 , so your case is closed. However there is a law called CSPA. i will count your CSPA age and I will let you know if you are eligible or not.
Me : mam , my brother is also derivative beneficiary of this petition , we have paid iv fee(404$ ) and also submitted ds-230 in 2010.
Indian officer look into computer and file , then
Indian officer : you haven’t paid iv fee for him.
Me: mam we have paid. I gave receipt .
Then she asked for tax returns of petitioner and co-sponsorer of 2011 . I gave tax returns.
Then she asked for I-864 and I-864A of petitioner and co-sponsorer .i gave .then she asked for one photocopy of I-864 of co-sponsorer.i gave.
Then she started questioning my mom .
Indian officer : who is calling you mam to united states ?
My mom : my sister.
Indian officer : what is she doing there ?
My mom : job
Indian officer : how long she has been living there in united states ?
My mom: 25 years.
Then she instructed my mom and dad to put their hand on scanner for finger prints
Left four fingers > right four fingers > two thumbs.
Then she told me to wait .she closed window .after 15-20 minutes she called me and asked for my birth certificate , pcc and medical . I gave. Then finger prints .
Then she gave me two form to sign .
1. For u.s military selective service.( it is only for male b/w 18-25 )
2. Other form stating that I wont marry until I receive green card . I sign both forms and gave her.
Then she told me that you have to register at near by post office for us military within one month when you go to states. If you wont register there , you will be fined 250000 usd and 5 year jail. I say ok I will register there. Then she check the forms and signed “CSPA WORKSHEET” for my brother. I saw that from glass..to my surprise there was not my cspa worksheet..( i think my age was locked when we paid fees and submitted ds-230 in 2010.)
Then at 8.45 am. Again our no displayed .we went to the window. There was amrican lady ssiting with Indian lady (interpreter) .
CO was very polite , very good nature woman. she was smiling throughout the interview.
CO said gm ..i said gm..then she started asking questions.
CO : who is calling u to usa ?
Mom : my sister.
CO : is she there in usa righ now? She has been living in usa for how much time?
Mom : 25 years.
Suddenly she realize that she forget to get our signs on ds-230. Told us to take oath and sign ds-230.
Co : how many times she call you ?
Mom : almost everyday 
Co : ohh..so you are very close to her. Nic .
Co : do you remember on which topic you talk with her ?
Mom : about today’s interview
Co : make sense 
Then co asked me.
Co : do you know names of your cousins ?
Me : yes.
Co : do you chat with them regularly ?
Me : yes. On video call.
Co : skype ?
Me : no . on facetime
Co : ohh….so you all have iphones 
Co : do you have any pictures ?
I gave all pictures with my aunty .she was smiling while looking at pictures. And also commenting on pictures.
In one snap , I wore Hollister t-shrt , so she asked me did your aunty bring this for you ?
I replied yes  ..
Co : this is American culture 
Co to mom : your interview was fine. But your elder son has to appear for his interview along with all his documents and all passports . Then she discuss something with Indian lady then she gave me one letter for my brother’s interview appointment.
I thanked her.
Co : have a nice life in united states.  we left consulate by 9 am. As we left consulate, my brother was standing outside consulate..and by looking at our smiling face he understood that he was eligible under cspa 

31 january ( my brother’s interview )
Lines formed at 6.15 am . then he entered consulate.took token .
Then give all documents ( pcc , medical birth certi , ds-230 ), i-864,i864-a )
Then one male American CO took interview.
Co :who Is calling you to usa ?
My bro : my aunty
Co : when did you met your aunty last time. He answered.
CO : your families visas are approved, you will receive your passports within 2-4 business days .
He came our from consulate at 10 am. Time to celebrate  :dance: :dance:

Sorry for my poor English writing 