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Pat on your back. The day will come. God likes to tease us sometime.

Normal.
 
Congrats!
 

I passed the interview today! The officer told me to wait for the oath notice. However the uscis status update today till now is showing “Case is Being actively reviewed by USCIS”, bit worried about this. Is this normal? 

I asked an immigration lawyer about this saying uscis has to approve the i751 before n400. For me, they de-scheduled my n400 3 days before the interview date when they realize I have my i751 pending (why they schedule interview before figuring i751 out in the beginning is a mystery).

Here….Baltimore office scheduled me early June then cancelled it before the interview. Having been waiting for a month and still no progress at all. 

Just got a voice message from USCIS about cancelling my n400 appointment. Unbelievable…. I am flighting back from London for this appointment with my children who I already pulled out from school for this purpose and just the night before the flight they cancelled my appointment without telling me when it will be rescheduled. I’m so frustrated now not sure whether I should just fly back and wait in US or should I cancel the flight… anyone with similar experience? I just hope they reschedule me fast and as soon as possible…

Just got a voice message from USCIS about cancelling my n400 appointment. Unbelievable…. I am flighting back from London for this appointment with my children who I already pulled out from school for this purpose and just the night before the flight they cancelled my appointment without telling me when it will be rescheduled. I’m so frustrated now not sure whether I should just fly back and wait in US or should I cancel the flight… anyone with similar experience? I just hope they reschedule me fast and as soon as possible…

Hi everyone!
Applied online on November 12th per 3 year rule, as a long time resident.
Received online Interview notification on 2/22.
Interview scheduled for 4/3.
Interview was pleasant, with a nice and smiley officer.  Spouse was not allowed to come in the interview office. 
The only docs asked to be seen were the green card and the driver license. I was asked if I file taxes every year. I had my 2022 tax return and transcript but was not asked to show them. From the application, the only questions asked, beside some basic personal info, were about communist youth and military training (growing up in a communist country). Nothing was asked about an old dismissed charge and a minor traffic ticket. The officer asked the questions about loyalty and willingness to take the oath.
Civic questions: what is freedom of religion
what do the 13 stripes represent
West coast ocean
when do we celebrate the Declaration of Independence
what are  the 10 first amendments called
the question about Communism threat 
 
At the end, IO said she will approve it and told me the date for the oath ceremony. The next day online, the oath ceremony was scheduled for May 10th. Thanks to all who posted here; it was so helpful!


 

Wow this is some badass analysis you pulled out. Don’t know what I did to deserve you. You r my god here. 

Wow this is some badass analysis you pulled out. Don’t know what I did to deserve you. You r my god here. 

Thanks so much 

Just called NVC. Picked up instantly. Internet call line breaking up the whole time. i think the officer lady said our case was received yesterday (2018-12-18), and the case number was assigned today(2018-12-19)? sounds too good to be true. fyi our NOA2 is 2018-11-28

Just called NVC. Picked up instantly. Internet call line breaking up the whole time. i think the officer lady said our case was received yesterday (2018-12-18), and the case number was assigned today(2018-12-19)? sounds too good to be true. fyi our NOA2 is 2018-11-28

Got some good news.  After being on the phone and listening to that amazing NVC hold music for 35 minutes.  They advised they received our case today.  My NOA2 is Nov 30th.   So hopefully yours arrived today as well... ***FINGERS CROSSED***

ahhh we got the mail today! NOA1 is 6.5, the letter shows NOA2 date as 11.28. no text no email no status change old site or new site! silent approval!!! finally! and yes! we both cried when my better half told me the news. thank god! 

This thread was created for those who are waiting from their NOA2 K-1 to the case assignment from NVC.
 
These are items that everyone asks for, so I thought I just post them here for you to refer to when it's necessary.
 
1. How do I update my email address with NVC Once you receive your NOA2 approval then contact NVC via https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/ask-nvc.html
to update your email address as well as your beneficiary's email address. This will give you an email alert when your file arrives at NVC, your case is assigned and when the file leaves for your Embassy.
 
2. Checking on your embassy case number from NVC:
It will take 7 - 10 business days for NVC to receive your file from USCIS after you receive the NOA2, then another 2 - 5 business days for NVC to get your file in their system and produce your case number. Call 7:00 am eastern time for shorter wait times.
1-603-334-0700 or 603-334-0888. Operator assistance is available Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM (Eastern Time)
1 for English, then 7 (or 5, but I would go 7 as they would tell you if you should call 5 instead after they receive your case.)
 
Best time to call:
Right after they open which is around 7:00am US Eastern Time, Mon-Fri. Most have had luck getting the phone answered after the first ring if they called right at 7am.
 
3. How long to assign a Case # from NOA2
It's been taking about 2-3 weeks for NVC to assign the case number. Then it's taking another 2-4 weeks depending on the Embassy to receive your case. Your mileage may vary!
 
4. Follow Similar VJ members timelines. Use the tools here in VJ to answer "when I am going to get etc. etc." question. Near your picture there is a link for your timeline. Select it and once you're on the next page near your picture you will see "follow similar timelines" and it will populate 12 other couples who are near your dates. Scroll down and you will see a "spreadsheet" style page showing all the variables for measurement for when others from your Embassy are getting the same notice of approval or action. Try it. It really works!
 
5. Follow similar VJ members timelines from other countries. And if you want to follow those from other countries that have similar timelines as yours there are several tools available to you. Go up to Immigration Timelines on the blue ribbon above and select it. Once you are on the next page looked to your left and you will see a box that states, "find similar timelines" and select it. A list will populate with those who are processing close to your timeline. When they start to change you will soon be behind them.
I followed those that were in my group to give me an idea where they were in processing, so I could judge if I was ahead or behind. It's accurate, maybe within a day or so.
If you choose to follow those twelve members then you will get an email every time their status updates.
 
6. Be sure your profile is complete so that we can determine your Embassy. Many of our answers are predicated on the information you supply in your profile. When we look at the left column and can't determine your timeline or your Embassy it's hard for us to give you a factual answer. If you look at the profile of others here, they have a flag for their country, so it makes it easy for us to reply as we can quickly determine your Embassy. Our answers will sometimes be tailored to a specific Embassy hence the reason for you to complete your profile.
So, if you could help yourself out and complete your profile that sure would help us out when we want to reply to your question with factual information.
Go to the top right of this page select your name (it's on the upper right-hand corner)>my profile>[below your picture on the right column] edit my profile. Scroll to the bottom and fill in "Immigration Info". There now we can better serve you.
Thanks
 
7. Timelines. Complete your timeline. In your profile to the left of the page you will see the word "timeline" toward the bottom. Select it and it will take you to the page that has the link for you to complete your timeline. This to can help us to answer some of your questions.
 
8. Tracking your case. As a K1, when checking your case online at CEAC.state.gov you have to select　"immigrant visa" as it is treated as such even though it is a　"non-immigrant visa".
Technically the K-1 is a non-immigrant visa with intent to immigrate, but it is treated like an immigrant visa because of the　AOS. It is kind of a ba$tard. Non-immigrant case treated like an immigrant case. The K-1 on its own is a single entry, with a short time limited visa that expires within 90 days after POE. That is why it is a non-immigrant visa treated like an immigrant visa.　
USICS states If you have a pending I-129f, I-90, I-485, I-751 or N-400, we’ve recently changed the way we’re displaying processing times online to give you a more realistic date range. To check these times, visit　https://t.co/ho3dfC5KCA
 
9. Tracking your case file that's in transit to your Embassy. Go to www.dhl.com click Express then Tracking, then Track by Shipper's Reference, and on this page you add your search information. You change the day and month to what you think your package might have left NVC or call NVC to get the date your package had left NVC in route to your Embassy then go to the DHL website and enter the following information:
 
EXAMPLE:
* Shipper´s Reference : EXP 24 MAR 2011A　 (This is the date you think it left NVC, just substitute the date and　leave everything else as is)
* Date range for shipment - From: 23 - 03 - 2011
* Date range for shipment - To: 26 - 03 - 2011
Account Number - Leave this blank
Shipment Destination: Manila (Works for any Country Just replace the city where the Embassy is located)
　
I hope these tips help you along your Journey. So, let’s share our experiences, our tips and ask questions.

ahhh we got the mail today! NOA1 is 6.5, the letter shows NOA2 date as 11.28. no text no email no status change old site or new site! silent approval!!! finally! and yes! we both cried when my better half told me the news. thank god! 

ahhh we got the mail today! NOA1 is 6.5, the letter shows NOA2 date as 11.28. no text no email no status change old site or new site! silent approval!!! finally! and yes! we both cried when my better half told me the news. thank god! 

ahhh we got the mail today! NOA1 is 6.5, the letter shows NOA2 date as 11.28. no text no email no status change old site or new site! silent approval!!! finally! and yes! we both cried when my better half told me the news. thank god! 

haha so true! now I got the approval it feels like the hardship of waiting makes our love more precious. totally worth the wait. good luck for u!

ahhh we got the mail today! NOA1 is 6.5, the letter shows NOA2 date as 11.28. no text no email no status change old site or new site! silent approval!!! finally! and yes! we both cried when my better half told me the news. thank god! 

Congratulations to youuu and to others who have got their approval!
 
For those of you who are still waiting... Please please PLEASE chin up, smile, focus on idk, teasing each other what would it be like to finally share a blanket later for life maybe. Please don't let all these process changed your relationship and yourself into something you are going to regret. 
 
Going to ask my guy why didn't HE cried once he got our approval. He better have a solid reason..... 🤣

ahhh we got the mail today! NOA1 is 6.5, the letter shows NOA2 date as 11.28. no text no email no status change old site or new site! silent approval!!! finally! and yes! we both cried when my better half told me the news. thank god! 

ahhh we got the mail today! NOA1 is 6.5, the letter shows NOA2 date as 11.28. no text no email no status change old site or new site! silent approval!!! finally! and yes! we both cried when my better half told me the news. thank god! 

ahhh we got the mail today! NOA1 is 6.5, the letter shows NOA2 date as 11.28. no text no email no status change old site or new site! silent approval!!! finally! and yes! we both cried when my better half told me the news. thank god!