Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in UK) - TIMELINE ONLY!
#391
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Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 197
Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in UK) - TIMELINE ONLY!
Just starting our journey
13/08/17 - I-130 petition form sent
13/08/17 - ACRO applied for
13/08/17 - Medical records requested
13/08/17 - I-130 petition form sent
13/08/17 - ACRO applied for
13/08/17 - Medical records requested
#392
Forum Regular
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 46
Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in UK) - TIMELINE ONLY!
03/05/17 - I-130 petition forms sent
04/05/17 - Delivered 8:30am
10/05/17 - Payment taken
12/05/17 - Email confirmation (petitions filed 10/05/17)
02/06/17 - Letter received (petitions approved 30/05/17)
04/06/17 - ACRO requested
09/06/17 - 2 out of 3 LND# received (dated 08/06/17)
16/06/17 - ACRO received
19/06/17 - Remaining LND# received (dated 16/06/17)
19/06/17 - DS-260 completed
21/06/17 - Vaccinations course started and vaccination record requested
22/06/17 - vaccination record collected free of charge
(application put on hold - wanting to move jan/Feb 2018 )
08/07/17 - Virgin Train sale! - train tickets booked.
01/08/17 - Medical booked - 14/09/17
01/08/17 - Notification of Applicant Readiness completed
01/08/17 - Visa Interviews Booked for (21/09/17)
09/08/17 - 2nd dose vaccinations
10/08/17 - Medical records requested
Hoping to change the visa interviews for the week after the 21/08/17 for when train tickets are booked. Wish us luck!
04/05/17 - Delivered 8:30am
10/05/17 - Payment taken
12/05/17 - Email confirmation (petitions filed 10/05/17)
02/06/17 - Letter received (petitions approved 30/05/17)
04/06/17 - ACRO requested
09/06/17 - 2 out of 3 LND# received (dated 08/06/17)
16/06/17 - ACRO received
19/06/17 - Remaining LND# received (dated 16/06/17)
19/06/17 - DS-260 completed
21/06/17 - Vaccinations course started and vaccination record requested
22/06/17 - vaccination record collected free of charge
(application put on hold - wanting to move jan/Feb 2018 )
08/07/17 - Virgin Train sale! - train tickets booked.
01/08/17 - Medical booked - 14/09/17
01/08/17 - Notification of Applicant Readiness completed
01/08/17 - Visa Interviews Booked for (21/09/17)
09/08/17 - 2nd dose vaccinations
10/08/17 - Medical records requested
Hoping to change the visa interviews for the week after the 21/08/17 for when train tickets are booked. Wish us luck!
19/08/17 - rescheduled interview!
Now patiently waiting for September 😬
#393
UK->US
Joined: May 2017
Location: SE TX
Posts: 64
Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in UK) - TIMELINE ONLY!
22/04/17 - I-130 Sent (RM Next day Tracked)
25/04/17 - I-130 received & signed for
28/04/17 - $535 payment taken
03/05/17 - Receipt of Petition for Alien Relative (NOA1)
09/05/17 - Booster jabs & Medical Records requested
14/05/17 - Medical records ready
27/05/17 - I-130 Approved (NOA2, dated 25/05)
30/05/17 - Medical records picked up
04/06/17 - ACRO requested (Standard service w/ Enhanced postage - £60)
12/06/17 - LND number received (dated 09/06)
15/06/17 - ACRO Police Certificate received
~~ Vacation ~~
08/08/17 - Completed DS-260, booked medical and interview
15/08/17 - Medical @ Knightsbridge
24/08/17 - Interview @ Embassy
24/08/17 - Visa APPROVED! Woohoo!!
25/04/17 - I-130 received & signed for
28/04/17 - $535 payment taken
03/05/17 - Receipt of Petition for Alien Relative (NOA1)
09/05/17 - Booster jabs & Medical Records requested
14/05/17 - Medical records ready
27/05/17 - I-130 Approved (NOA2, dated 25/05)
30/05/17 - Medical records picked up
04/06/17 - ACRO requested (Standard service w/ Enhanced postage - £60)
12/06/17 - LND number received (dated 09/06)
15/06/17 - ACRO Police Certificate received
~~ Vacation ~~
08/08/17 - Completed DS-260, booked medical and interview
15/08/17 - Medical @ Knightsbridge
24/08/17 - Interview @ Embassy
24/08/17 - Visa APPROVED! Woohoo!!
#394
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Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 197
Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in UK) - TIMELINE ONLY!
13/08/17 - ACRO applied for
13/08/17 - Medical records requested
17/08/16 - I-130 Approved !
18/08/16 - Medical Records received
22/08/16 - ACRO received
23/08/16 - LND# received
24/08/16 - DS260 submitted
So under 2 weeks to get this far !! MMR vacination the hold up now.
#395
UK->US
Joined: May 2017
Location: SE TX
Posts: 64
Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in UK) - TIMELINE ONLY!
22/04/17 - I-130 Sent (RM Next day Tracked)
25/04/17 - I-130 received & signed for
28/04/17 - $535 payment taken
03/05/17 - Receipt of Petition for Alien Relative (NOA1)
09/05/17 - Booster jabs & Medical Records requested
14/05/17 - Medical records ready
27/05/17 - I-130 Approved (NOA2, dated 25/05)
30/05/17 - Medical records picked up
04/06/17 - ACRO requested (Standard service w/ Enhanced postage - £60)
12/06/17 - LND number received (dated 09/06)
15/06/17 - ACRO Police Certificate received
~~ Vacation ~~
08/08/17 - Completed DS-260, booked medical and interview
15/08/17 - Medical @ Knightsbridge
24/08/17 - Interview @ Embassy
24/08/17 - Visa APPROVED! Woohoo!!
25/08/17 - CEAC status changed to 'Administrative Processing'
29/08/17 - CEAC status changed to 'Issued'
25/04/17 - I-130 received & signed for
28/04/17 - $535 payment taken
03/05/17 - Receipt of Petition for Alien Relative (NOA1)
09/05/17 - Booster jabs & Medical Records requested
14/05/17 - Medical records ready
27/05/17 - I-130 Approved (NOA2, dated 25/05)
30/05/17 - Medical records picked up
04/06/17 - ACRO requested (Standard service w/ Enhanced postage - £60)
12/06/17 - LND number received (dated 09/06)
15/06/17 - ACRO Police Certificate received
~~ Vacation ~~
08/08/17 - Completed DS-260, booked medical and interview
15/08/17 - Medical @ Knightsbridge
24/08/17 - Interview @ Embassy
24/08/17 - Visa APPROVED! Woohoo!!
25/08/17 - CEAC status changed to 'Administrative Processing'
29/08/17 - CEAC status changed to 'Issued'
#396
Forum Regular
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 197
Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in UK) - TIMELINE ONLY!
13/08/17 - I-130 petition form sent
13/08/17 - ACRO applied for
13/08/17 - Medical records requested
17/08/16 - I-130 Approved !
18/08/16 - Medical Records received
22/08/16 - ACRO received
23/08/16 - LND# received
24/08/16 - DS260 submitted
So under 2 weeks to get this far !! MMR vacination the hold up now.
13/08/17 - ACRO applied for
13/08/17 - Medical records requested
17/08/16 - I-130 Approved !
18/08/16 - Medical Records received
22/08/16 - ACRO received
23/08/16 - LND# received
24/08/16 - DS260 submitted
So under 2 weeks to get this far !! MMR vacination the hold up now.
27/09/17 2nd MMR booked
27/09/17 Medical booked
05/10/17 Embassy Interview booked.
#397
UK->US
Joined: May 2017
Location: SE TX
Posts: 64
Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in UK) - TIMELINE ONLY!
22/04/17 - I-130 Sent (RM Next day Tracked)
25/04/17 - I-130 received & signed for
28/04/17 - $535 payment taken
03/05/17 - Receipt of Petition for Alien Relative (NOA1)
09/05/17 - Booster jabs & Medical Records requested
14/05/17 - Medical records ready
27/05/17 - I-130 Approved (NOA2, dated 25/05)
30/05/17 - Medical records picked up
04/06/17 - ACRO requested (Standard service w/ Enhanced postage - £60)
12/06/17 - LND number received (dated 09/06)
15/06/17 - ACRO Police Certificate received
~~ Vacation ~~
08/08/17 - Completed DS-260, booked medical and interview
15/08/17 - Medical @ Knightsbridge (£300)
24/08/17 - Interview @ Embassy
24/08/17 - Visa APPROVED! Woohoo!! (Visa payment - $325)
25/08/17 - CEAC status changed to 'Administrative Processing'
29/08/17 - CEAC status changed to 'Issued'
31/08/17 - Email from CSRA Service Team - Documents shipped.
*Future*
01/09/17 - Expected delivery of documents
01/09/17 - USCIS Immigrant Fee ($165)
02/11/17 - POE - IAH, Houston TX.
25/04/17 - I-130 received & signed for
28/04/17 - $535 payment taken
03/05/17 - Receipt of Petition for Alien Relative (NOA1)
09/05/17 - Booster jabs & Medical Records requested
14/05/17 - Medical records ready
27/05/17 - I-130 Approved (NOA2, dated 25/05)
30/05/17 - Medical records picked up
04/06/17 - ACRO requested (Standard service w/ Enhanced postage - £60)
12/06/17 - LND number received (dated 09/06)
15/06/17 - ACRO Police Certificate received
~~ Vacation ~~
08/08/17 - Completed DS-260, booked medical and interview
15/08/17 - Medical @ Knightsbridge (£300)
24/08/17 - Interview @ Embassy
24/08/17 - Visa APPROVED! Woohoo!! (Visa payment - $325)
25/08/17 - CEAC status changed to 'Administrative Processing'
29/08/17 - CEAC status changed to 'Issued'
31/08/17 - Email from CSRA Service Team - Documents shipped.
*Future*
01/09/17 - Expected delivery of documents
01/09/17 - USCIS Immigrant Fee ($165)
02/11/17 - POE - IAH, Houston TX.
#398
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Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 8
Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in UK) - TIMELINE ONLY!
Just started the process and these timelines are really helpful, so here's mine so far.
26/8/17 - French police record requested
29/8/17 - ACRO police report requested
30/8/17 - Married!
01/9/17 - Picked up vaccination record, US passport size photos taken, I-130 sent RM "guaranteed" next day
04/9/17 - I-130 tracking updated to reflect attempted delivery. Rescheduled for 06/9/17.
26/8/17 - French police record requested
29/8/17 - ACRO police report requested
30/8/17 - Married!
01/9/17 - Picked up vaccination record, US passport size photos taken, I-130 sent RM "guaranteed" next day
04/9/17 - I-130 tracking updated to reflect attempted delivery. Rescheduled for 06/9/17.
#399
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Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 8
Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in UK) - TIMELINE ONLY!
Just started the process and these timelines are really helpful, so here's mine so far.
26/8/17 - French police record requested
29/8/17 - ACRO police report requested
30/8/17 - Married!
01/9/17 - Picked up vaccination record, US passport size photos taken, I-130 sent RM "guaranteed" next day
04/9/17 - I-130 tracking updated to reflect attempted delivery. Rescheduled for 06/9/17.
26/8/17 - French police record requested
29/8/17 - ACRO police report requested
30/8/17 - Married!
01/9/17 - Picked up vaccination record, US passport size photos taken, I-130 sent RM "guaranteed" next day
04/9/17 - I-130 tracking updated to reflect attempted delivery. Rescheduled for 06/9/17.
#400
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Joined: Jul 2017
Location: Hove, UK -> Rockville, MD
Posts: 37
Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in UK) - TIMELINE ONLY!
This timeline (3.5 months) was not the fastest possible, as I didn't start to gather the required documents until after receiving the first I-130 approval letter from the embassy. And I also somehow managed to download and fill out a payment form for the I-130 that was for $50 more than required!
31st May: I-130 application sent on 31st May
14th June(?): I-130 re-sent, due to accidentally sending in the wrong payment form the first time.
15th July(?): I-130 approved.
31st Aug: Medical
13th Sep: Visa interview (in the embassy <25 min in total!)
19th Sep: Passport returned w IR1 visa
31st May: I-130 application sent on 31st May
14th June(?): I-130 re-sent, due to accidentally sending in the wrong payment form the first time.
15th July(?): I-130 approved.
31st Aug: Medical
13th Sep: Visa interview (in the embassy <25 min in total!)
19th Sep: Passport returned w IR1 visa
#401
Forum Regular
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 46
Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in UK) - TIMELINE ONLY!
03/05/17 - I-130 forms sent
04/05/17 - Delivered 8:30am
10/05/17 - Payment taken
12/05/17 - Email received (petitions filed 10/05/17)
02/06/17 - Letter received (petitions approved 30/05/17)
04/06/17 - ACRO requested
09/06/17 - 2 out of 3 LND# received (dated 08/06/17)
16/06/17 - ACRO received
19/06/17 - Remaining LND# received (dated 16/06/17)
19/06/17 - DS-260s completed
21/06/17 - 1st MMR and vaccination record requested
22/06/17 - vaccination record collected free of charge
(application put on hold - thought the process would take much longer)
08/07/17 - Virgin Train sale! - train tickets booked
01/08/17 - Medical booked
01/08/17 - Visa Interviews Booked for (21/09/17)
09/08/17 - 2nd MMR
10/08/17 - Medical records requested
14/08/17 - collected medical records
19/08/17 - rescheduled interview
14/09/17 - Medicals completed-need more info from GP
15/09/17 - requested info from GP
20/09/17 - collected info from GP
20/09/17 - sent requested info to knightsbridge dr
*Future*
Waiting to receive confirmation of info sent to knightsbridge.
Awaiting interview next week
04/05/17 - Delivered 8:30am
10/05/17 - Payment taken
12/05/17 - Email received (petitions filed 10/05/17)
02/06/17 - Letter received (petitions approved 30/05/17)
04/06/17 - ACRO requested
09/06/17 - 2 out of 3 LND# received (dated 08/06/17)
16/06/17 - ACRO received
19/06/17 - Remaining LND# received (dated 16/06/17)
19/06/17 - DS-260s completed
21/06/17 - 1st MMR and vaccination record requested
22/06/17 - vaccination record collected free of charge
(application put on hold - thought the process would take much longer)
08/07/17 - Virgin Train sale! - train tickets booked
01/08/17 - Medical booked
01/08/17 - Visa Interviews Booked for (21/09/17)
09/08/17 - 2nd MMR
10/08/17 - Medical records requested
14/08/17 - collected medical records
19/08/17 - rescheduled interview
14/09/17 - Medicals completed-need more info from GP
15/09/17 - requested info from GP
20/09/17 - collected info from GP
20/09/17 - sent requested info to knightsbridge dr
*Future*
Waiting to receive confirmation of info sent to knightsbridge.
Awaiting interview next week
#402
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Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 2
Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in UK) - TIMELINE ONLY!
Thanks all for sharing your timelines. Very very helpful.
My own, so far:
09/08/17: Australian and French police records requested
14/08/17: French police record received
21/08/17: Wedding
21/08/17: ACRO requested
22/08/17: I-130 package sent (RM guaranteed next day delivery)
23/08/17: I-130 package delivered
24/08/17: I-130 CC payment taken
28/08/17: Australian police record received
31/08/17: ACRO received
29/09/17: I-130 approved (dated 27/09/17)
Now impatiently waiting for my LND number...
My own, so far:
09/08/17: Australian and French police records requested
14/08/17: French police record received
21/08/17: Wedding
21/08/17: ACRO requested
22/08/17: I-130 package sent (RM guaranteed next day delivery)
23/08/17: I-130 package delivered
24/08/17: I-130 CC payment taken
28/08/17: Australian police record received
31/08/17: ACRO received
29/09/17: I-130 approved (dated 27/09/17)
Now impatiently waiting for my LND number...
#403
Forum Regular
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 46
Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in UK) - TIMELINE ONLY!
03/05/17 - I-130 forms sent
04/05/17 - Delivered 8:30am
10/05/17 - Payment taken
12/05/17 - Email received (i-130 filed 10/05/17)
02/06/17 - Letter received (i-130 approved 30/05/17)
04/06/17 - ACRO requested
09/06/17 - 2 out of 3 LND# received (dated 08/06/17)
16/06/17 - ACRO received
19/06/17 - Remaining LND# received (dated 16/06/17)
19/06/17 - DS-260s completed
21/06/17 - 1st MMR and vaccination record requested
22/06/17 - vaccination record collected free of charge
(application put on hold - thought the process would take much longer)
08/07/17 - Virgin Train sale! - train tickets booked
01/08/17 - Medical booked
01/08/17 - Visa Interviews Booked
09/08/17 - 2nd MMR
10/08/17 - Medical records requested
14/08/17 - collected medical records
19/08/17 - rescheduled interview
14/09/17 - Medicals completed-need more info from GP
15/09/17 - requested info from GP
20/09/17 - collected info from GP
20/09/17 - sent requested info to knightsbridge dr
26/09/17 - no further info needed for medical.
29/09/17 - interview - visas approved - total time in embassy 1hr (for spouse and 2 children)
Awaiting visa delivery!
Not so patiently waiting for January! 😀
04/05/17 - Delivered 8:30am
10/05/17 - Payment taken
12/05/17 - Email received (i-130 filed 10/05/17)
02/06/17 - Letter received (i-130 approved 30/05/17)
04/06/17 - ACRO requested
09/06/17 - 2 out of 3 LND# received (dated 08/06/17)
16/06/17 - ACRO received
19/06/17 - Remaining LND# received (dated 16/06/17)
19/06/17 - DS-260s completed
21/06/17 - 1st MMR and vaccination record requested
22/06/17 - vaccination record collected free of charge
(application put on hold - thought the process would take much longer)
08/07/17 - Virgin Train sale! - train tickets booked
01/08/17 - Medical booked
01/08/17 - Visa Interviews Booked
09/08/17 - 2nd MMR
10/08/17 - Medical records requested
14/08/17 - collected medical records
19/08/17 - rescheduled interview
14/09/17 - Medicals completed-need more info from GP
15/09/17 - requested info from GP
20/09/17 - collected info from GP
20/09/17 - sent requested info to knightsbridge dr
26/09/17 - no further info needed for medical.
29/09/17 - interview - visas approved - total time in embassy 1hr (for spouse and 2 children)
Awaiting visa delivery!
Not so patiently waiting for January! 😀
#404
Forum Regular
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 221
Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in UK) - TIMELINE ONLY!
15/05/17 - sent I-130
16/05/17 - Delivered and signed for
22/05/17 - NOA1 receipt - Dated 18th May
26/05/17 - Police ACPO requested
08/06/17 - NOA2 Approval
09/06/17 - ACPO received
16/06/17 - LND# received (dated 15/06/17)
22/06/17 - DS-260 submitted
22/06/17 - Medical appt booked for July 18th
22/06/17 - Interview booked for 27th July
18/07/17 - Medical completed
27/07/17 - Interview attended and visa approved!
28/07/17 - Visa issued!
02/08/17 - Visa in HAND
28/10/17 - POE JFK NYC
16/05/17 - Delivered and signed for
22/05/17 - NOA1 receipt - Dated 18th May
26/05/17 - Police ACPO requested
08/06/17 - NOA2 Approval
09/06/17 - ACPO received
16/06/17 - LND# received (dated 15/06/17)
22/06/17 - DS-260 submitted
22/06/17 - Medical appt booked for July 18th
22/06/17 - Interview booked for 27th July
18/07/17 - Medical completed
27/07/17 - Interview attended and visa approved!
28/07/17 - Visa issued!
02/08/17 - Visa in HAND
28/10/17 - POE JFK NYC
#405
Just Joined
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 2
Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in UK) - TIMELINE ONLY!
Thanks all for sharing your timelines. Very very helpful.
My own, so far:
09/08/17: Australian and French police records requested
14/08/17: French police record received
21/08/17: Wedding
21/08/17: ACRO requested
22/08/17: I-130 package sent (RM guaranteed next day delivery)
23/08/17: I-130 package delivered
24/08/17: I-130 CC payment taken
28/08/17: Australian police record received
31/08/17: ACRO received
29/09/17: I-130 approved (dated 27/09/17)
Now impatiently waiting for my LND number...
My own, so far:
09/08/17: Australian and French police records requested
14/08/17: French police record received
21/08/17: Wedding
21/08/17: ACRO requested
22/08/17: I-130 package sent (RM guaranteed next day delivery)
23/08/17: I-130 package delivered
24/08/17: I-130 CC payment taken
28/08/17: Australian police record received
31/08/17: ACRO received
29/09/17: I-130 approved (dated 27/09/17)
Now impatiently waiting for my LND number...
09/10/17: LND number received (dated 04/09/17)
10/10/17: DS-260 completed
13/10/17: Medical examination
23/10/17: Interview - visa approved
Thanks to everyone on this forum for sharing their own experiences and responding to enquiries. It made the process so much easier for me.