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We've been waiting on my wife's I-751 interview to be scheduled since February 9, 2022. I checked the status on a lark this morning and saw this!
 

 
We never actually got scheduled for the interview, so maybe they are starting to waive it for some CR-1 -> IR-1 cases. I'll update again when it arrives!

Update:
 
We received my wife's I-797 Approval Notice in the mail on Thursday, 11/10/2022. Her 10-year Permanent Resident card arrived the following Monday, 11/14/2022! We made it!
 
Best of luck to everyone else who is waiting!

Update:
 
We received my wife's I-797 Approval Notice in the mail on Thursday, 11/10/2022. Her 10-year Permanent Resident card arrived the following Monday, 11/14/2022! We made it!
 
Best of luck to everyone else who is waiting!

Update:
 
We received my wife's I-797 Approval Notice in the mail on Thursday, 11/10/2022. Her 10-year Permanent Resident card arrived the following Monday, 11/14/2022! We made it!
 
Best of luck to everyone else who is waiting!

Update:
 
We received my wife's I-797 Approval Notice in the mail on Thursday, 11/10/2022. Her 10-year Permanent Resident card arrived the following Monday, 11/14/2022! We made it!
 
Best of luck to everyone else who is waiting!

Update:
 
We received my wife's I-797 Approval Notice in the mail on Thursday, 11/10/2022. Her 10-year Permanent Resident card arrived the following Monday, 11/14/2022! We made it!
 
Best of luck to everyone else who is waiting!

We've been waiting on my wife's I-751 interview to be scheduled since February 9, 2022. I checked the status on a lark this morning and saw this!
 

 
We never actually got scheduled for the interview, so maybe they are starting to waive it for some CR-1 -> IR-1 cases. I'll update again when it arrives!

We've been waiting on my wife's I-751 interview to be scheduled since February 9, 2022. I checked the status on a lark this morning and saw this!
 

 
We never actually got scheduled for the interview, so maybe they are starting to waive it for some CR-1 -> IR-1 cases. I'll update again when it arrives!

We've been waiting on my wife's I-751 interview to be scheduled since February 9, 2022. I checked the status on a lark this morning and saw this!
 

 
We never actually got scheduled for the interview, so maybe they are starting to waive it for some CR-1 -> IR-1 cases. I'll update again when it arrives!

Woke up to an email today with this update!

Here's hoping we're close to getting our ROC!

Woke up to an email today with this update!

Here's hoping we're close to getting our ROC!

Latest Status: Case is Ready to Be Scheduled for An Interview
 
Timeline: 
I-751 sent: 4/26/2021
Text msg with Receipt #, MSC: 5/14/2021
Received NOA1 Receipt w/18 Extension: 5/19/2021
Received NOA1 Receipt w/24 Extension: 12/17/2021
Status Change-> Case is Ready to Be Scheduled for An Interview: 12/30/2021

It was surprised USCIS didn't give me text or email notification when i got approved. I just saw on USPS information that i got letter from USCIS. And then i checked my Case status on USCIS website that was saying they sent the card to my address. So, i notice it might be Greencard. Turn out the first thing i received was the letter of approval from USCIS. And then few days after, i received the real GC. 

USCIS Extends Evidence of Status for Conditional Permanent Residents to 24 Months with Pending Form I-751 or Form I-829 September 03, 2021 Starting Sept. 4, 2021, USCIS is extending the time that receipt notices can be used to show evidence of status from 18 months to 24 months for petitioners who properly file Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, or Form I-829, Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status.

We did not include our marriage certificate, either. USCIS should have it on file electronically from the original immigrant visa, assuming the visa stated IV DOCS IN CCD.

Update:
 
Sent: 04/30/2021
Scheduled Delivery Date: 05/05/2021
Delivered: 5/3/2021 Signed for by F.BROWN
Received Date: 5/3/2021
Charged: 5/15/2021
Notice Date: 5/15/2021
G-1145 Text (no email): 5/19/2021
I-797 NOA Received: 5/21/2021
MSC - National Benefits Center

I found the spreadsheet you are referring to. Here's the link.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10bbIF3PDa36R8-yrFhHNDV1k32le-SPi1UzhewBFgiw/edit?usp=sharing

Assuming it works the same as the G-1145 for the I-130 submission, you will receive a text message as well as an email to the provided email address. We're about a week or so away from our receipt confirmation (based on recent timelines), so I'll be able to verify soon.

Hi i’m happy to be a part of this forum
I send my package 04/30/21
Delivered 05/03/21 
I’m just waiting now

Dropped off our packet at FedEx tonight and it will go out with tomorrow's deliveries FedEx Express Saver.
 
Sent: 04/30/2021
Scheduled Delivery Date: 05/05/2021

Just an update, after submitting the extra evidence regarding my US domicile, my husband's visa was issued and is now in our hands  If anyone is in a similar situation, I just posted our interview experience in the consulate/embassy reviews section. Already have plans to move back to the US with our dog in the beginning of January  Thanks for the support, everyone! We were surprised at how quick things have moved along for us, and hope everyone else waiting will hear good news soon!
 
Our Visa Journey
I-130 Application Submitted Electronically: January 15th, 2020
I-130 Application Approved:                        April 5th, 2020
Case Received by NVC:                             June 6th, 2020
Documentarily Qualified:                             September 20th, 2020
Email of Interview Notification:                    October 14th, 2020
Interview Date:                                            November 9th, 2020
Interview Result:                                          Refusal due to insufficient domicile evidence
Domicile Evidence Submitted:                    November 22nd, 2020
Visa Issued:                                                November 30th, 2020
Visa Received:                                            December 1st, 2020

Wife had her interview this morning. Approved! Finally!

Wife’s visa was APPROVED! There were about 10 appointments today in Tokyo. She said she had I nice experience at the embassy and an easygoing interview. I’ll update later on her whole process when she gets back from Tokyo. 

Priority date: 5 September 2019.
Issued: 18 August 2020.

Hello @TaKane     
 
I had my interview this morning. 

I arrived at 8:10 am (my appointment was at 8:30). I was told by the security guard to wait till 8:15 when they start letting people in. Before getting there, I had to show my appointment letter (printed from email) to two police officers standing near the gate. There were a LOT of officers standing to guard from the ultra right wings screaming toward the Embassy (it's Hiroshima A-bomb Day today).

I was escorted into the embassy at 8:15.  (For those who need to use a restroom before getting in, the building right next to the embassy has clean restrooms on the first floor.)

The security gate was just like any airport. You are not allowed to bring lap-top computers.  Only one cell-phone is allowed. They will ask you to turn off the Bluetooth function.

At the entrance into the building, at the reception, you will hand in your passport and you will receive a clear file case and a sheet of instruction -- what to do while waiting to be called by the intake officer.

Upon entering the visa section, you are to take a number and wait till your number is called (and shown on the monitor).  By this time you are supposed to have all the required documents ready in order into the file case.  Remember to write your full name on the back of the two photos. 

In the visa section (waiting room), there are restrooms, a beverage vending machine, a photo booth, and a water dispenser.  The room was pretty chilly with the air conditioners, partly because the room was practically empty. 

At 8:20, my number was called and I turned in all the documents.  At this stage, there were 2 other parties in the room.  Here, the officer asks basic questions.   The office opened the police certificate here. She was very friendly and kind. 
1.  Have you ever lived other than US/Japan?
2.  First marriage?  Any children?
3.  Any criminal record?
4.  Any rejection at US Immigration before?
5.  Med report is sent electronically?
6.  Mother (Father)'s maiden names
 
At 8:35, I was called to do the fingerprints.  The officer was very gentle and nice. Fingerprints are taken just as you do at the immigration at a port of entry ---  different from the way they did at the Police. Around between then and 9 am, another four applicants arrived.  Total 7 including me.

After that, the wait was a bit long. I saw a couple of officers talking behind the counters and frequently checking their computer screens. At 9:20 I saw a supervisor-look-like office coming out from the behind and chatted with the officers at the counter, and then they did little fist pumps.  I did not know what it meant but I took the liberty of interpreting it as a good sign -- "we can issue visas now!!" 
 
Though my number was #3, I was the first one to be called for the interview (around 9:25). Interestingly, they asked to take my fingerprints (right hand only) again.

Here are the questions the officer asked:
 
- What is your spouse' name?
- Where did you meet?  When? 
- Where do your spouse's parents live?  Where are they from?
- What does your spouse do for work?  How about yourself?
- Where are you planning to live in the US?  --- I told them we already have a house with no mortgage.
- How long were you together before getting married?  Had a big wedding party or what?
 
No question about insurance and finance.  No mention on DS5440.  The interview was short and simple.  8 minutes or so. Since the officer (and myself) was wearing a mask, it was not easy to hear, but he was generous enough to repeat if I looked confused or stuck.
 
At the end, the officer said, "OK. Everything's good. Approved. Congratulations" with a warm smile.  He said I will have my passport/visa on hand within a week or so. I could not ask for any better officer.  He was so friendly, gentle, and willing to be helpful.
 
Till the very last moment I heard the long awaited (we started in Feb 2019) word, "APPROVED", I was so afraid what if my visa is on hold like some people on July 31. 
 
I was out of the Embassy at 9:35.  The Ultra Right Wing were still screaming.....I rushed into the Hotel Okura and had a sigh of relief.