Mekulisch

Hey guys! Just letting you know that my fiance and I landed in Houston a few hours ago and everything went great. They took us to secondary inspection only to open our envelope and check out passports, that was it. Then they told us about the 90 day limit and the aos. (By the way, is there an aos thread? I'm lost in the process).
They were all very nice and the whole thing took no longer than 15 min

NOA1: JUNE 05, 2018
NOA2: NOV 21, 2018
NVC RECEIVED: DEC 04, 2018
CASE NUMBER ASSIGNED: DEC 13, 2018
VISA APPROVED: MARCH 07, 2019.
 
 
Thanks VJ for this wonderful journey. 
 
 

It is my understanding that every embassy adopts a way to inform the applicant that they may schedule the interview regardless of what CEAC status is. In my case it was an email from the embassy directed to my fiance but drawn in my own name. Kiev embassy expressly warns to nit schedule the interview until you have received a communication from them. For Russia, this communication may be in the form of full access to available dates (in Ukraine you can see them all once your DS-160 has been submitted for which you only need your NVC case number and MRV fee receipt). From what you describe above, the weak point is either the NVC itself or the DHL part. The NVC claims to had transferred your case by giving it to DHL but you can only guess whether or not it hsd done so in fact. Most probably so. As to the DHL, you can only guess which batch your case was in since you do not know for sure. Actually, DHL could have misplaced the whole batch (you don't know who may have suffered with you). That is, in my opinion, unless tge embassy admits to having your case physically you can hardly squeeze the appointment from them but rather demand that NVC conducts the investigation. Maybe the Embassy too, but why would they deny having your case? There are not so many fiancee applications for them not to be able to track and handle them properly. Anyway, I feel your pain and sincerely wish that you have it sorted out asap

I'm afraid the Embassy has a strict policy and schedule which they must adhere to and unless/until they get it as hard copy from NVC they will not be able to do anything. I don't think the file has been lost irrecoverably but rather misplaced which is hardly a good consolation. 

I’d recommend calling when they open first thing in the morning (I think it’s 7 or 8/am est ) he was easiest to reach then. You might have to go through some hoops to get him on the line but when you don’t get the answer you are looking for just ask for their supervisor until you get him on the phone. 
 
But he’s helpful. Good luck 
 

I would suggest that the timeline estimates are to be taken with a huge grain of salt.  At one point, our estimated time was in mid-November.  We finally received our NOA2 approval on January 15th.  Some folks are lucky, others have to wait.  

I would suggest that the timeline estimates are to be taken with a huge grain of salt.  At one point, our estimated time was in mid-November.  We finally received our NOA2 approval on January 15th.  Some folks are lucky, others have to wait.  

Thank you yes our cases are similar and yes I suspect you are next. You have always had kind words for me and i thank you. Just don't get wrapped up into the reason why so much. I know i am one to talk because I often wondered and still wondered what took them so long. Continue to put in your inquiries every month and call weekly even though it hurts and sometimes it feels useless. Contact your congress person too they are the ones that notified me my case was approved. (Case was approved before the congressional inquiry hit.)

300 Days later just one day shy of 10 months just got word my case was approved March 7th waiting hard copy now. No RFE although I would have preferred to get one. I still don't know why it took so long for my case to be approved as you all know USCIS is not always forthcoming with their answers. For those still waiting this is further proof that your case too will be approved eventually. Try to stay focused and keep more in touch with your loved one throughout this extended time frame. I am pulling for each and everyone of you.

We are now waiting for NVC ....🤞

picking up a side hustle to prepare to make more money for when she gets here.....

tomorrow in the morning will start the trip to my honey! We were 9 months separate! I am so excited to start our fairy tail life together! We done this extremely long process! Thank you June family for support!

Junies, I safetly landed in DFW

My interview isn't for almost another month. There are plenty of June filers still waiting patiently

Definitely, not the last one

Visa in Hand....)

NOA1: JUNE 05, 2018
NOA2: NOV 21, 2018
VISA APPROVED: MARCH 07, 2019.
 
 
I wish you all the best in this life changing journey. 
 
Thanks all for your invaluable information and support.
 
@Greenbaum🤗🤗🤗

Chattanooga...........heading through your town on Monday.....Chicago to Florida.   Got to get the condo down there ready for receiving a very special new resident.

FINALLY!
NVC#

... but the only flight from Russia to the US west coast is SVO to LAX, so that's where I'm picking up Anastasia on Monday (only remotely reasonable path to San Diego had an under 90 minute layover in Frankfurt and would have cost twice as much).

AHHHHH it worked!!!!! PLEASE BABY JESUS DON'T LET ME REGRET scheduling this less than two weeks away lol
 

Alright, we decided to play it safe and go with the 2nd of April!!!! So he should be here by our anniversary on the 15th!!!! (As long as everything goes according to plan!!) I'm so excited!!!!

Yes it is!!!  Looks like our cases have made it to New York! Should be there tomorrow!  

Case Ready  And I have a date for my interview! 💕

06/29 NOA1
01/23 NOA2 (no RFE)
02/14 NVC case number
03/05 in transit
03/07 ready
 
I'm so happy!!!!!!!!🤗