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Of course 🙂
What I've seen personally in my "batch" of cases. My biometrics got reused in late April 2022. However, some neighboring cases had "case received" status until May-June 2023. Some of them got approved a month or two later, even before my case got approved despite my biometrics were reused for longer. I don't trust online status 100%

mine says the same since biometric on 11/3  

Sent package 10/25
USCIS received by USPS 10/26
text message with case number/ NOA sent 10/31 
USCIS actively reviewing 11/02
 
no letter yet on my end and haven’t gotten anything about biometrics as of yet 😊 there is the update. 

Thanks for the quick response. I have commented the same now. N/A.
Going to send our package today. All ready now. 

Nope. The only interview we've had in the entire process was at Montreal when the spousal visa was granted.

It's the Missouri Service Center.  Sadly, there are no published processing times.  Our case, also, was rock-solid.  

That is exactly what I did.  There were no issues.

Mine went straight from “case received” to “case is being actively reviewed by USCIS”
 
nothing about biometrics yet. We need the online access code to add the case to our account and NOA/extension letter is not here yet
 
did yours update to case actively being reviewed at all? @Mavan @KKOS

We got biometrics scheduled too! Quick question: If the case went to NBC how do we check processing times?

Got our text today!!
 
October 10: Box mailed
October 13: Box reached Phoenix lockbox
October 18: USCIS text received

Dear VJs,
We received this text message from USCIS. See below
 
“USCIS: Your case was received.
Receipt # IOE… Official Receipt Notice (Form I-797C) to follow in mail. Msg & Data rates may apply. DO NOT REPLY”
 
Thursday,10/12, package sent via usps 
Friday,10/13, package delivered at P.O.Box
Monday, 10/16, case received by USCIS and case number received .
 
Good luck 🍀 to all of us!

Package was sent out yesterday, 10/12. Our mail was delivered today at a P.O.Box (USCIS) at 5:28 pm. 
We are waiting on the next step.
Goof luck to all the other filers .
 
Regards!

Packet received at Phoenix lockbox via usps certified mail, but shows 85034 instead of 85036. I heard this is common! Fingers crossed we hear something soon
 
Delivered
Delivered, PO Box
PHOENIX, AZ 85034 
October 13, 2023, 8:39 am
 

Our I-751 was sent out today via usps. 
thank you folks!

Correct.  It used to be years ago, but not since they started digitizing the files.  No matter what information you get about service center, it could be worked on at any location, since the files are digital and they share workload.
 
It will take a year or so.  Be happy if it doesn't.  You're in a black hole.
 

Applied today! Sent documents via UPS. Here is what we submitted:
 
Copy of our joint tax statements for the two previous years (2021 and 2022) Copy of our mortgage showing both of our names Copy of our joint airline and vacation reservations Copies of our driver’s license showing that we live in the same address Copy of my life insurance, retirement account and AD&D showing that my designated beneficiary is my husband Copy of apartment title showing joint ownership Copy of our statements from our joint bank account Copy of our utility bills showing both of our names Two sworn affidavits by U.S. citizen friends and family, attesting to our relationship and marriage Photographs from our trips and life together with family and friends since we got married until today

Shipped out our I-751 for spousal removal of conditions via UPS on October 1st.
Received notification from UPS that the package was delivered a day early, on October 3rd.
Received text message confirming case received with the IOE# on October 5th.
Check showed as cashed today, October 6th.

The case showed up automatically in Petitioner's USCIS account. We used the A# on the application and that was apparently enough to make the connection. No copy of the notice of receipt listed. However, it said one was mailed October 3rd.

Excellent--thanks!

Passport arrived today!
 
Shipping notice came via email Friday, Nov 5th and our interview was Wednesday, Nov 3rd.
 
CC: @Hawk Riders
for spreadsheet update

Passport arrived today!
 
Shipping notice came via email Friday, Nov 5th and our interview was Wednesday, Nov 3rd.
 
CC: @Hawk Riders
for spreadsheet update

I was approved yesterday! Woohoo! Thanks to everyone to helped us through this experience.
 
After 543 days, the interview was a breeze. Here’s a detailed recap, in the hopes that it will help some of you:
 
At 8:45 we arrived at the consulate. We were one hour early, on purpose, to avoid any setbacks, relax a little bit and see what others were doing. There was already a big line of people waiting to get inside. And my appointment was at 9:45, so we bought a coffee and breakfast at the Second Cup across the street. We sat down and waited until 9:35 to get in line. People there were all waiting for 9:00 and 9:15 (they were late for their interviews), as well as for 9:30 and 9:45. I recommend getting in line as soon as possible. The reason why is that you enter the consulate based on your appointment time and who is there first. For instance, there may be six people with appointments at 9:30, so you’ll want to be the first one in line for that group, so you can get in first, get interviewed first, and leave first. I've read before that security will give you trouble, but we encountered friendly security people and they seemed to realize they were running late, so they were okay with this. The more you know...    
At 10:35 I was allowed inside by security. I went through a very light version of airpot security. Shoes don’t have to come off, just pockets, metals and coat. They just asked me to turn off my cell phone and directed me to a lockbox where I placed my phone. I then locked the box myself, grabbed the key and placed it in my pocket. Then, I took the elevator up to the first floor and got in line for window 6, which had the person in front of me from the line downstairs. The lockbox is the size of a PO box. It can fit a several phones, watches, keys, etc. so don’t be afraid that it’s too small.  
At 10:40 I walked to window 6 and a nice lady took my passport and 2 photos. She gave me a ticket number and asked me to sit down until the number was called. There were 32 people ahead of me (I heard the security person on the phone) and there were 12 booths (but some were not available). Yes, they are busy!  
At 11:40 my number was called on the screen and I walked up to window 7. A nice man asked for my original documents and translations: Birth certificate and translation, Marriage certificate, Police certificate from Canada, Police certificate from my home country and translation. He confirmed my home address and phone number. Gave me the pamphlet about domestic violence to read. Gave me back my two passport photos. And asked me to wait some more.  
At 12:30 my number was called again on the screen and I walked up to window 2. A lovely lady asked me to tell her about my spouse and asked a few questions: Do you swear or affirm that everything in your application is true? Then place your right hand on the fingerprint scanner. Tell me about your spouse Where did you meet? When? When did you get married? What brought you to Canada? (I was born abroad) What do you do for a living? Will you continue doing this? What does your spouse do for a living? Where do you intend to live, once you move to the USA? Do you have any questions about the pamphlet? Then she said everything looked great with my application and intended to approve it today. She gave me a paper to track my passport and said I should have it back within 2-3 weeks (but from this forum, it seems they return it faster).  
At 12:35 I left the consulate, kissed my spouse and we walked back to the hotel. I called all family and friends to tell them the good news.  
We’re now back home and starting our packing! Thanks again to all our friends from VisaJourney, you've been great ❤️
 

Passport arrived today!
 
Shipping notice came via email Friday, Nov 5th and our interview was Wednesday, Nov 3rd.
 
CC: @Hawk Riders
for spreadsheet update

Passport arrived today!
 
Shipping notice came via email Friday, Nov 5th and our interview was Wednesday, Nov 3rd.
 
CC: @Hawk Riders
for spreadsheet update

Interview yesterday at 8am. Short, 5 min interview. A little over 2 hours total there.
 
Consular Officer: "I intend to approve your visa application."
 
Checked the courier service today and it says the visa is issued!!