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On 1/18/2020 at 11:30 PM, FD21 said:

For that April 12 email stating the request was granted and you should have a response within 30 days, how exactly was the email worded, do you still have record of that? 

 

Just asking b/c we also filed for expedite and received an email with "We have received the requested evidence. Your case is under expedited review." so I'm wondering if that means they are deciding whether they want to expedite the case, or whether they have approved the expedite and mean the I-130 will be under expedited review." 

 

 

This means that the expedite has been granted and the I-130 will be under expedited review. 

"

Good afternoon,

We have received the requested evidence. Your case is under expedited review. You should receive a decision or notice of further action within 30 days."

I received an approval 5 days later, so hopefully you have received yours by now

I think this all depends on which DMV you go to. My husband arrived 8/27 in Sacramento 

The following week SSN arrived.

Went to Dmv using temp 1551, I guess the guy we had was experienced because he didn't hassle us at all, just scanned the docs, he passed the written test, was issued a CA permit and then took the Behind the wheel test a month later. Real ID arrive a week later.

I guess everyone situation will be different 

Doe: 8/27/19

GC Recieved:12/21/19

But we have had no issues w/o the green card because your Visa is valid for a year

My husband has his Driver License, SSN, Found a Job, Opened a bank account all using his temp 1-551 

14 hours ago, erzengel said:

Umm, we’re still waiting for NOA2 approval. Lol  I’m just preparing. ;o) Thanks again. 

Ahh ok,  goodluck 

1 minute ago, erzengel said:

Thanks! That’s really good to know. I’m in Roseville. I called PG&E this afternoon to add my husband to my account, but it’s too soon (no ssn yet).

Did he just enter? My husband got his SSN exactly 1 week from DOE so hopefully it will arrive soon. Also he passed his written exam but the behind-the-wheel test are so far out. Soonest appt is Nov 6th.

56 minutes ago, erzengel said:

May I ask which docs you used to show proof of CA residency besides a bank statement?

I used a pge bill and went to the one in Rocklin.

I would try a different office . When we got a bank account, at first they denied us and then after I had to point it out to them where it says “UPON ENDORSEMENT SERVES AS TEMPORARY I-551 EVIDENCING PERMANENT RESIDENCE FOR 1 YEAR.” and then they honored it. Most people are just misinformed. And if that doesn't work then contact DMV headquarters,speak to a Supervisor there and they can call the office and tell them to honor it.  

My Husband arrived 08/27. Following thread for further updates. 

Which DMV did you go to? I live in Sacramento and went to the DMV in Rocklin.  They said everything is fine. We just needed to go open up a bank account so he could have proof of address for a REAL ID and SSN which you can go to the SS office and they will give it to you even if is card is not here yet depending on POE

No one has mentioned trip insurance. Doesn't that allow you to cancel/make changes for any reason without a charge? 

You should have received a NOA2 by now. Which service center is your application at?. I would file an expedite. And then at NVC file expedite as well. If everything can get approved, she should have her interview around end of Aug or September

Expedite happen pretty quickly.  My case was expedited and a week later is was approved. 

Everyone case is different. My reason was for medical. 

It looks like the problem was that it was requested under the wrong reason. It should have been expedited under Medical 

But you have to prove why the expedite is necessary and how it relates to your case, not just that you need surgery.

Just now, Cactus345 said:

Hi did you send the evidence to uscis physical address or to their emai l . Will be glad for an urgent reply. Thank you 

 

Email address.

1 minute ago, CarlosSeoanes said:

Awesome! Love Colombia! Not sure if I mentioned, I was born there (Barranquilla) to very mixed parents. Mom Italian and father Colombian/Lebanese. I grew up in Seattle since I was a little kid and now married to a Colombian which now I am bringing home with me from Brazil. We both currently live in Brazil due to his job (now they are transferring him to Miami). Glad his company is paying all the layers, immigration fees! 

Oh yes! I remember. That's awesome. My husband is from Barranquilla.  

I found the appointment page for you Brazil. 

https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-br/niv

So as soon as your status say " Ready". Register your account and choose an appt. The email you get from the Embassy will just provide you with the same instructions. 

Choose option - recieved email/ letter to schedule appointment. 

And then after registration. Click the + and select. - I need to register for appointment 

After you are have your appointment you can go back in and expedite that date as well if it's still too far out for you. 

Good luck.

1 hour ago, CarlosSeoanes said:

Awesome, thank you!

 

Does it takes a long time to go from “transit” to “ready”?

 

Seems like the consulate in Rio de Janeiro moves fairly quickly as they received my expedite request last Friday and was approved early today.

Mine was expedited for Colombia and went from in transit to ready the next day

5 minutes ago, CarlosSeoanes said:

For those that had gotten their request expedited with the embassy/consulate, does the embassy/consulate sends all the emails to all the emails provided to the NVC?

 

Our previous communication emails from the NVC were sent to all of us (petitioner, beneficiary and attorney). So not sure if the embassy/consulate will do the same or just maybe email to the beneficiary only?

 

We are now waiting for communication from the consulate to schedule the interview, so want to know which email they will sent it to.

They will send it to all emails provided. Also it's important to note that most expedites only allows YOU to schedule your own appointment with the Embassy vs waiting for NVC schedule. So once your status change from "in transit" to "ready" you can go to your Embassy specific website and register to schedule your appointment 

14 minutes ago, Shahzoda said:

Congratulations!!!!!!! Happy for u!!!

Btw how u guys expedite it? Does it have to be something emergency to be expedited?

NVC doesn't really have categories that qualify as expedite unlike USCIS. However mine is for medical which is a common for expedites. If you have a situation rather it be medical, or anything that could be urgent for you. Send an email to Nvcexpedite@state.gov include you case number or USCIS receipt number, explain your situation and hope for the best.

So UPDATE:

April 22nd, Case was sent to NVC

April 29th, Case was received.

May 30, Sent an email to Nvcexpedite@state.gov asking for a case expedite AND case number expedite. I also attached the same medical documents that I had sent to USCIS 

May 3rd. Received an email response from NVC that my request is under review 

May 7th. Received a Welcome Letter email from NVC with case number and Invoice number.. logged in and paid fees. Also received expedite request response stating my case will be expedited After completing DS260 and civil documents. 

May 9th Status changed from IN Process to PAID

Submitted both AOS and IV application with required documents.

Also sent NVC another email stating applications are completed as required and for review to be expedited.

Feel free to PM with any questions.

2 hours ago, batedbreath said:

Hi all! I recently received my NOA2 in the mail with a notice date of May 01, but so far neither of the USCIS websites have updated (both are still saying that my petition has been received). I also didn't receive any emails or texts, even though I signed up for them on https://egov.uscis.gov. Would the next steps be to wait a few days before calling NVC to ensure that they've received my file? And for those who are saying that they are checking their emails waiting for a case number, how do you supply your email to NVC? Do you need to call them to provide it? Thank you!

Before calling NVC, wait until you receive notifications from USCIS that they sent your application to Department of State. After you receive that, wait about a week and call NVC to confirm they've received it. Then, wait another 3-4 week before calling about a case number. They already have your email and the beneficiary email as well.

Just now, GabLuc said:

any requirements to ask for your case to be expedited?

I had attached the same documents I'd sent to USCIS just in case but I'm not sure if it was required 

3 hours ago, CarlosSeoanes said:

Welcome! I see your interview will be in Colombia. My husband is Colombian and I was born there as well but grew up in Seattle. We have been living in Brazil for the last 3 years as our jobs transferred us here (our interview will be in Brazil). I am currently sponsoring him as I am a US citizen.

 

I heard that the Colombian embassy in Bogota is also handling immigrant visas from Venezuela as the embassy in Caracas is now closed. I wonder how is this affecting the interview dates availability. 

That's awesome! And I wonder the same, so far I have still seen then interview a month out but I'm sure that will be changing with time. 

2 hours ago, Cheridane123 said:

Waouhhhhh so quick . Did you expedited your case ?

2 hours ago, DDP&JDP said:

WOW that's a really quick turned around. Did you expedite at the NVC level? and if so how could you expedite without a case number?

 

2 hours ago, GabLuc said:

Wow NVC recieved our case 4.22 and we haven't gotten our case number yet. Tell us your prayer!

Yes, my case was expedited during USCIS sorry I forgot to mention... so I sent NVC and email once they received it on 04/29..with my USCIS receipt number and request an expedite to be sent to consular/embassy or if an application is required first, if I could get a case number.. they responded two days later that my request was under review and then today I had the welcome letter email with my case number.

Joining thread...

Petition Approved: 04/17

NVC received: 04/29

Case Number received: 05/07

Paid AOS: 05/07

Paid IV: 05/ 07

Preparing documents to submit.

34 minutes ago, GabLuc said:

Are you still waiting for noa1?

 

No, this was very early on in the process. I've already recieved my NOA1 & NOA2.