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On 2/24/2020 at 10:06 AM, AmericanLife said:

Had my interview this morning at the Chicago office. The entire interview/Civic test and all was less than 15 minutes.

And I was approved on the spot (see attached document).

I was scheduled for 8:35AM. I got there earlier than that, around 7:30AM. And they Called/interviewed me before 8AM.

I wish the rest of you all a successful smooth interview process

Congratulations. I’m also from Chicago . My oath taking next week .

17 hours ago, Marko1991 said:

I am waiting in Chicago.  But if is about waiting time, that's the same. 

Im also from Chicago office. I have my interview there today. AND IM LIKE WOW. It takes less than 30min. Appointment time is 12:30 , arrived early 11:20. After check-in, 10 min later my number called , it was very smooth and super quick. 

On 10/10/2019 at 8:19 PM, JarodUS said:

Hello everyone, i'm new to this forum, filed my N-400 online today October 10, 2019 , under the 5 years rule, residing in Chicago. good luck everyone

Hi did you know how many months the completion of your case ? im also from chicago. applying for 5 yr rule 

Hi October filers I submit my N-400 application today..

48 minutes ago, lilygracexx said:

My biometrics appointment is not until Oct 25 however I won’t be able to make it because of midterms. So, I walked in at the ASC bellflower at 1:00pm but I was told to come back at 2:45pm for walk in. I came back and finished my biometrics appointment a week in advance. It is already showing in the website. Now, waiting for interview.

wow! goodluck 

Hello guys I’m also planning to submit my application online this week. Based on 5 yr.

2 hours ago, Hank_ said:

Next ... CFO   

We already have stickers from CFO 😅 . I’m waiting for our Returning Residents Visa ..in the passport 

21 hours ago, Del A. said:

Congrats on getting Issued! As an added tip try to e-mail passportstatus@ustraveldocs.com with your passport number in the subject line. I e-mailed them 5 minutes ago and got a response just now saying:

 

"The current status of your passport is In Transit From Post"

 

I'm sure we'll get ours soon like the admins advised. Best of luck to you! 😊

Finally mine is also Transit from post . Did you get yours already? 

1 hour ago, Del A. said:

Congrats on getting Issued! As an added tip try to e-mail passportstatus@ustraveldocs.com with your passport number in the subject line. I e-mailed them 5 minutes ago and got a response just now saying:

 

"The current status of your passport is In Transit From Post"

 

I'm sure we'll get ours soon like the admins advised. Best of luck to you! 😊

I did email them too..just now . It’s says No status available of the passport number you submitted. I Guess I’ll just wait . 😞☹️ We’ve stayed 5 days more here in Manila just to pick up the passport instead of delivering it to my province. I wish I can have that response too soon..oh well !! Congratulations to you ..And welcome to the US of A 🥰 soon ...

On 7/12/2019 at 8:27 PM, Del A. said:

Just me sharing my embassy interview experience and some tips.
 

Disclaimer: Do not use this anecdote as a strict reference to determine your visa application process/needs. Please refer to the official sources and authorities.

My timeline (2019):
 

K1 Fiance(e) Visa
 

Sent I-129F - Jan. 24
NOA1 - Jan. 30 (6 days)
NOA2 - Apr. 18 (78 days)
Case# - May 9 (21 days)
Ready - Jun. 3 (25 days)
Eligibility Letter - Jun. 6 (dated), in the mail Jun. 14

Interview - Jul. 9 (visa approved)
 

My interview was scheduled for 7:45am. I arrived at the US Embassy Manila before 7:30am at the entrance near the footbridge on Roxas Blvd. (if you look across the street there's Ermita Center building, BPI and AUB). At that point they were already letting in applicants scheduled for 8:30am, but don't take this as a solid reason to come waaay earlier than your appointment because I had to fall in line behind about 60 people once I was inside anyway. NOTE: If you have companions, you may ask them to wait outside where there are monobloc chairs, but be prepared to pay Php30 per seat (unlimited hours). If your fiance(e) is accompanying you, they can come with you inside but some time in the middle of the process they would have to sit apart from the applicants. Also, remember the no-electronics rule applies to them, too. They may surrender phones or whatnot at the security guard post.
 

Before you go in somebody may also try to sell you a pen, telling you how it's necessary for whatever process you need inside. I would suggest you just bring your own pen to begin with. Most visa applicants don't need it (I didn't) but there are some cases when they do (I guess depending on your business there). I've had to lend my pen to some frantic people when I was there as the consul asked them to sign papers.
 

At the first point of security, they asked for my DS-160 confirmation page, appointment page, and they verified my visa type and interview schedule, then told me which numbered lane I should go to (this is still outside the building). I was in lane 3. At this point, prepare your DS-160 conf page and your passport. The staff would put a sticker bar code on your DS-160 conf page and place your passport in a ziploc bag. The building entrance is to the left, look for the door that looks quite heavy and durable. LOL
 

If you're bringing a bag, the guard would check it before you go through the scanner. Otherwise, you'll go through airport-type security next. Place your items in the plastic bin, onto the conveyor, and go through the body scanner. I followed the signs and exited accordingly. Turning right I saw the photo booth (for last minute passport photos, I assume), followed the signs until the area labeled "NIV" (lots of people seated on monobloc chairs - I think this is also a waiting area where you can get food and drinks) then turned left until the labeled door. If I remember correctly I think I entered the one with "K1" on it.
 

Once inside, a lady told me to fall in line for the Filipino consul and I was in line for maybe 30 minutes or more only to be told that I had to go to window 38 to have my 2x2 photo scanned first, LOL. Then I went back in line for the initial interview. The consul asked for my DS-160 conf page, birth certificate, NBI clearance, MRV receipt, CENOMAR, medical docs (sealed brown envelope from SLEC); then later on the affidavit of support, my fiance's divorce decree, W2s and 1040 (tax return). He asked me basic questions about myself and my fiance, how we met, marriage history, children, etc. Then he directed me to another window for the interview with the American consul (waiting in line again). On my turn, the consul asked for my DS-160 conf page and for me to raise my right hand, swear this and that (sorry I couldn't remember, I was a bit nervous and would say yes to anything at this point LOL), and I said "Yes". Then he asked me basically the same things that the previous consul asked, even fewer questions actually. Stuff I could answer briefly. Didn't even ask for proof of relationship or anything. A lot of silence as he went through my documents, I think he was going through the proof of relationship section of my I-129F (but I still brought my own copy). Guess I was lucky. After that he said my visa is approved and he's making it so it would be ready in 1-3 weeks. He gave me the 2 pamphlets on domestic violence plus the little embassy info sheet, then I was done. I exited the embassy at 9:30am (about 2 hours total, most of which was just waiting in line).
 

Other Notes:
 

1. Make sure the surface of your 2x2 photo is clean, or if you can't assure this, bring extra copies because the scanner there won't work if it has dirt and such.
2. If you're hungry or thirsty there's a mini-store outside the building near the 30-Peso waiting area (apart from the one inside).
3. I would suggest for you to just bring a clear long envelope to put your documents in so that you can go through security quickly.
4. I didn't see any clocks so maybe wear a watch if you wanna keep track of the time, just make sure it's not digital/electronic.
5. If you have kids with you, there's a play area for them inside, too.
 

After the interview you may check your visa application status here:
 

https://ceac.state.gov/CEAC/

 

For K1 visa it's under non-immigrant. Your application ID is the code found on your DS-160 confirmation page. (Mine was AA00****** format); Location - "PHILIPPINES, MANILA".
If you try to pull it up under immigrant you may see that it still says "Ready" like before, the "case last updated" details may change on the first day or two after the interview, and then eventually you won't be able to check it under immigrant. At least that's what happened in my case.
 

Again, please don't use my anecdote to strictly determine what documents you need, how easy/difficult the experience will be with you, or any other specifics. It's case-to-case basis, always. My aim is to provide an overview of the process because it's better than being clueless, LOL. And I just enjoy writing my visa experiences in detail. 😅
 

Good luck to everyone!


My CEAC Status Timeline:

Jul. 9-10 (Tue-Wed) - "No Status"
Jul. 11 (Thu) AM - "Application Received"
Jul. 11 (Thu) PM - "Administrative Processing"
Jul. 12 (Fri) PM - "Issued"

Hi there good morning! We have same status from JULY 12 case status in ceac ISSUED . How Long do you think we can get our passport back from 2go branch ? 

11 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

Excellent!   I would tend to say - she shouldn't have issue when returning and clearing check-in at the airport in the Philippines.

Well , I hope I don’t have any issues anymore..Here in Manila immigration officer is very critical for some stuff. Sometimes I’m thinking it’s better to fly back in Cebu to minimize problem and less crowded clearing to immigrantion process. I’m really hoping that no issue at all. I’m so sick & tired of all this whole process. Specially I have infant travelling with me 🤦‍♀️

2 hours ago, Hank_ said:

Does your daughter still have her CFO certificate or is the sticker still in her passport?    

 

So she got her green card and then headed back to the Phils for school?

 

 No issue with not updating your profile/timeline ..  (I would leave it)

Yes she still have her CFO sticker in her old passport when we are on our fiancé visa before . I’m K1 and she’s under K2 . That was 2013. Then she went back here in the Philippines 2014, but now she decided to be with me. 

16 hours ago, Hank_ said:

Your timeline states you are in the ROC process .. something is out of wack.    

 

As for your flying plans.   Have you completed CFO?

I’m sorry , I need to update my timeline. I’m here in the Philippines to apply SB-1 to my daughter which is K2 before . She’s here in the country for 4 yrs . So she need a returning visa to come back to the US . We have our final interview last Friday July 12. Right after interview, I checked my status in ceac website it’s says ISSUED. But it’s weekend ! So maybe I’ll wait Monday hopefully I will get it sooner 🙏

26 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

It takes about 4 days after CEAC says "ISSUED".

 

They arrive on July 16!

Thank you so much . I hope I can have it sooner..we will be planning to fly back to the states this coming July 19 as well 

Done interview today. I decided to pick up our passport to the nearest SM branch near me. How Long do you think I will recieve a text from 2go ? 

Hi there 😅 I was there today , same thing same process. I’m with my daughter processing her SB-1 Returning Residents visa . Just curious how long the passport will be in 2go branch? I decided to pick it up to the branch near me here in Manila area , instead of deliver to our province. So that we can easily booked our flight back to the states sooner. 

Hello April Filers,

Happy Thanks Giving to all, by the way I just received approval letter in the mail from USCIS today. Only the letter in the mailbox, no card, no email or text message notifications. The letter says "Congratulations! Your request for the removal of the conditional basis of your permanent resident status has been approved. You are deemed to be a lawful Permanent Resident of the United States as of the date of your original admission or adjustment of status."

Also the letter suggested I should receive a new card within 60 days. The date of decision on the letter is 11/11/2016.

However, I'm a little surprised that the approval letter was printed on just a plain white paper, not a USCIS letterhead like other letter I used to get from them. So I have a few questions for those who already got their approval letter. Do the approval letters you guys get were printed on a plain white paper just like mine?

I don't know if i celebrate or not yet coz Im still worried and not sure about it.

Hello everyone, Im just wondering what happen to my case i keep checking on CASE STATUS but its always says --

• My Case Status does not recognize the receipt number entered. Please check your receipt number and try again. If you need further assistance, please call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 --- what does mean?

Hello April filers,

We got our ASC appointment notice this 05/23/2016 @ 9am ( Biometrics) me and my daughter. I have questions MY DAUGHTER is not here. She's out of USA since Nov. 2014 ..last June 2015 I ask the immigration officer when I enter here about the case she give me a piece of paper and tell me to get it before she coming back . It's kind of Travel document but she's said it look like a passport thing. I don't really understand. Now I don't know what to do .. I don't what gonna happen if I'll go back and get her? Or just don't let her get her biometrics ..is there anybody there have they same situations or similar case ?

Hello April filers,

We got our ASC appointment notice this 05/23/2016 @ 9am ( Biometrics) me and my daughter. I have questions MY DAUGHTER is not here. She's out of USA since Nov. 2014 ..last June 2015 I ask the immigration officer when I enter here about the case she give me a piece of paper and tell me to get it before she coming back . It's kind of Travel document but she's said it look like a passport thing. I don't really understand. Now I don't know what to do .. I don't what gonna happen if I'll go back and get her? Or just don't let her get her biometrics ..is there anybody there have they same situations or similar case ?

Hello April filers,

We got our ASC appointment notice this 05/23/2016 @ 9am ( Biometrics) me and my daughter. I have questions MY DAUGHTER is not here. She's out of USA since Nov. 2014 ..last June 2015 I ask the immigration officer when I enter here about the case she give me a piece of paper and tell me to get it before she coming back . It's kind of Travel document but she's said it look like a passport thing. I don't really understand. Now I don't know what to do .. I don't what gonna happen if I'll go back and get her? Or just don't let her get her biometrics ..is there anybody there have they same situations or similar case ?

Hello Arpil Filers please help me to update my info , I try to do it but it's screwd up.. I'm not good of this...I send my package on 4/21/2016 in CSC. Package delivered 4/22/2016. Saturday 5/7/2016 got my NOA1 in the mail. And the receip date of my NOA is 4/22/2016 when the package was delivered.

Short story about my status : I'm doing it all by myself. Alone ! I got my final divorce last 11/2015 . Divorce after a good faith of marriage. I understand that right after your divorce is final I need to file ROC to maintain my status here. But I just File ROC last month. Due to DEPRESSION AND STRUGGLE.. I hope everything on my application is correct and I'm hoping that everything will be alright . Goodluck everyone .

And thank you so much VisaJourney for all the help and to all members here to share there moments and experience thru the whole process. ???

California Service Center (8 applicants, 0 approved - 0%)

VJName..............Date of I-751....NOA1 Date.......Biometrics......Approved

M AND C............ 04/01/16.........04/05/16........04/27/16......--/--/--

SHIHOON............ 04/02/16.........04/04/16........04/28/16......--/--/--

GF1804............. 04/04/16.........04/--/16........--/--/16......--/--/--

SNIDE707........... 04/04/16.........04/14/16........--/--/16......--/--/--

HOLLYDAY........... 04/06/16.........04/--/16........--/--/16......--/--/--

AYUMI_HAMASAKI..... 04/06/16.........04/--/16........--/--/16......--/--/--

SAMISEN............ 04/08/16.........04/11/16........--/--/16......--/--/--

ILLIRIA............ 04/22/16.........--/--/--........--/--/--......--/--/--

SHEINA3.......04/21/16.......__/__/.......__/__/__.....--/--/--

Vermont Service Center (6 applicants, 0 approved - 0%)

VJName..............Date of I-751....NOA1 Date.......Biometrics......Approved

MARIE&CURT..........04/01/16.........04/05/16.........--/--/16......--/--/--

FANIA&NELSON........04/04/16.........04/06/16.........--/--/16......--/--/--

PSV57...............04/06/16.........04/--/16.........--/--/16......--/--/--

BOS_LHR.............04/06/16.........04/07/16.........--/--/16......--/--/--

MIKE ESP............04/14/16.........04/--/16.........--/--/16.......--/--/--

MYRNA87.............04/--/16.........04/12/16.........--/--/16.......--/--/--

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