Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in UK) - TIMELINE ONLY!
Aug 26th 2014, 12:46 pm
#76
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Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in London) - Timeline Only!
April 29 - I-130 filed
May 9 - Receipt of filing
July 2 - Requested police certificate
July 5 - Received police certificate (clean as a whistle)
July 9 - Case number received
July 15 - Medical booked for July 18
July 18 - Medical
July 24 - DS-260 and Notification of Readiness submitted
July 28 - CEAC updated to Ready
August 5 - CEAC updated again, still says Ready
August 9 - Interview letter received, booked for August 21
August 21 - Visa approved - back of the net! In and out by 8:45am. Extremely simple and everybody super friendly.
August 21 - CEAC updated to Administrative Processing.
August 22 - CEAC updated to Issued.
August 22 - CEAC updated to Printed.
May 9 - Receipt of filing
July 2 - Requested police certificate
July 5 - Received police certificate (clean as a whistle)
July 9 - Case number received
July 15 - Medical booked for July 18
July 18 - Medical
July 24 - DS-260 and Notification of Readiness submitted
July 28 - CEAC updated to Ready
August 5 - CEAC updated again, still says Ready
August 9 - Interview letter received, booked for August 21
August 21 - Visa approved - back of the net! In and out by 8:45am. Extremely simple and everybody super friendly.
August 21 - CEAC updated to Administrative Processing.
August 22 - CEAC updated to Issued.
August 22 - CEAC updated to Printed.
Aug 26th 2014, 5:47 pm
#77
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Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in London) - Timeline Only!
Tracking Our Visa Application:
Aug. 7th, 2014: I-130 posted to USCIS London.
Aug. 14th, 2014: Credit card charged for I-130 (no 'receipt of petition' email or text was received, although we did fill out the form).
Aug. 20th, 2014: Emailed to politely ask if they received our I-130 (even though our card was charged, because I'm a paranoid freak...).
Aug. 26th, 2014: Got an email reply stating they did get our I-130, and it will take 45-60 days to process, and that our payment was taken on Aug. 14th.
Aug. 7th, 2014: I-130 posted to USCIS London.
Aug. 14th, 2014: Credit card charged for I-130 (no 'receipt of petition' email or text was received, although we did fill out the form).
Aug. 20th, 2014: Emailed to politely ask if they received our I-130 (even though our card was charged, because I'm a paranoid freak...).
Aug. 26th, 2014: Got an email reply stating they did get our I-130, and it will take 45-60 days to process, and that our payment was taken on Aug. 14th.
Aug 26th 2014, 10:00 pm
#78
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Location: Denver, CO
Posts: 52
Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in London) - Timeline Only!
17 May 2014: I-130 posted to USCIS London
23 May 2014: received email stating petition received and payment accepted (international bankers draft), estimated 45-60 days processing time
3 June 2014: petition approval letter and payment receipt received by post, letter dated 28 May
23 June 2014: case number received by post, letter dated 19 June
*pause to collect documents and enjoy planned holiday in the US*
14 August 2014: sent ACPO application
23 August 2014: ACPO police certificate picked up from Royal Mail delivery office (missed delivery on the 20th)
26 August 2014: booked medical at Knightsbridge for 2 September
26 August 2014: submitted DS-260 online
26 August 2014: submitted notification of readiness form online
23 May 2014: received email stating petition received and payment accepted (international bankers draft), estimated 45-60 days processing time
3 June 2014: petition approval letter and payment receipt received by post, letter dated 28 May
23 June 2014: case number received by post, letter dated 19 June
*pause to collect documents and enjoy planned holiday in the US*
14 August 2014: sent ACPO application
23 August 2014: ACPO police certificate picked up from Royal Mail delivery office (missed delivery on the 20th)
26 August 2014: booked medical at Knightsbridge for 2 September
26 August 2014: submitted DS-260 online
26 August 2014: submitted notification of readiness form online
Aug 27th 2014, 4:08 pm
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Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in London) - Timeline Only!
April 29 - I-130 filed
May 9 - Receipt of filing
July 2 - Requested police certificate
July 5 - Received police certificate (clean as a whistle)
July 9 - Case number received
July 15 - Medical booked for July 18
July 18 - Medical
July 24 - DS-260 and Notification of Readiness submitted
July 28 - CEAC updated to Ready
August 5 - CEAC updated again, still says Ready
August 9 - Interview letter received, booked for August 21
August 21 - Visa approved - back of the net! In and out by 8:45am. Extremely simple and everybody super friendly.
August 21 - CEAC updated to Administrative Processing.
August 22 - CEAC updated to Issued.
August 22 - CEAC updated to Printed.
August 27 - Picked up passport and immigration pack at 8am from Chancery Lane. Paid USCIS Immigration fee of $165 on the train home. Flight booked for tonight!
May 9 - Receipt of filing
July 2 - Requested police certificate
July 5 - Received police certificate (clean as a whistle)
July 9 - Case number received
July 15 - Medical booked for July 18
July 18 - Medical
July 24 - DS-260 and Notification of Readiness submitted
July 28 - CEAC updated to Ready
August 5 - CEAC updated again, still says Ready
August 9 - Interview letter received, booked for August 21
August 21 - Visa approved - back of the net! In and out by 8:45am. Extremely simple and everybody super friendly.
August 21 - CEAC updated to Administrative Processing.
August 22 - CEAC updated to Issued.
August 22 - CEAC updated to Printed.
August 27 - Picked up passport and immigration pack at 8am from Chancery Lane. Paid USCIS Immigration fee of $165 on the train home. Flight booked for tonight!
Aug 28th 2014, 12:32 pm
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Posts: 9
Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in London) - Timeline Only!
April 29 - I-130 filed
May 9 - Receipt of filing
July 2 - Requested police certificate
July 5 - Received police certificate (clean as a whistle)
July 9 - Case number received
July 15 - Medical booked for July 18
July 18 - Medical
July 24 - DS-260 and Notification of Readiness submitted
July 28 - CEAC updated to Ready
August 5 - CEAC updated again, still says Ready
August 9 - Interview letter received, booked for August 21
August 21 - Visa approved - back of the net! In and out by 8:45am. Extremely simple and everybody super friendly.
August 21 - CEAC updated to Administrative Processing.
August 22 - CEAC updated to Issued.
August 22 - CEAC updated to Printed.
August 27 - Picked up passport and immigration pack at 8am from Chancery Lane. Paid USCIS Immigration fee of $165 on the train home. Flight booked for tonight!
August 27 - POE Newark Liberty International Airport. Handed them The Package, done in about ten minutes. Made it!
May 9 - Receipt of filing
July 2 - Requested police certificate
July 5 - Received police certificate (clean as a whistle)
July 9 - Case number received
July 15 - Medical booked for July 18
July 18 - Medical
July 24 - DS-260 and Notification of Readiness submitted
July 28 - CEAC updated to Ready
August 5 - CEAC updated again, still says Ready
August 9 - Interview letter received, booked for August 21
August 21 - Visa approved - back of the net! In and out by 8:45am. Extremely simple and everybody super friendly.
August 21 - CEAC updated to Administrative Processing.
August 22 - CEAC updated to Issued.
August 22 - CEAC updated to Printed.
August 27 - Picked up passport and immigration pack at 8am from Chancery Lane. Paid USCIS Immigration fee of $165 on the train home. Flight booked for tonight!
August 27 - POE Newark Liberty International Airport. Handed them The Package, done in about ten minutes. Made it!
Aug 29th 2014, 1:24 pm
#81
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Posts: 4
Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in London) - Timeline Only!
CR-1 Application
14th April - mailed I-130 petition to USCIS
28th April - payment taken [no receipt of petition email received]
21st June - receive letter from USCIS stating I-130 approved 14th May
8th July - had not received case number so submitted a web enquiry
10th July - received email stating embassy had sent me a letter with the case number on 19th June and provided case number (I did not receive the letter)
10th July - booked medical for 22nd July
13th July - submitted DS-260 and readiness form
22nd July - attended medical
31st July - received letter stating interview date of 5th August
5th August - visa approved!
11th August - picked up visa from courier. Flight booked for 28th August.
28th August - arrived with no issues at Detroit - hooray!
One brief note from my experience - I did not have the long form of my birth certificate at the interview (I did have the short form). I realised my error too late to obtain the long form. I wouldn't advise anyone to assume from this that the short form will be okay (it clearly says you need the long form) but in case you're stuck and need to attend the interview with only the short form, you still have hope!
14th April - mailed I-130 petition to USCIS
28th April - payment taken [no receipt of petition email received]
21st June - receive letter from USCIS stating I-130 approved 14th May
8th July - had not received case number so submitted a web enquiry
10th July - received email stating embassy had sent me a letter with the case number on 19th June and provided case number (I did not receive the letter)
10th July - booked medical for 22nd July
13th July - submitted DS-260 and readiness form
22nd July - attended medical
31st July - received letter stating interview date of 5th August
5th August - visa approved!
11th August - picked up visa from courier. Flight booked for 28th August.
28th August - arrived with no issues at Detroit - hooray!
One brief note from my experience - I did not have the long form of my birth certificate at the interview (I did have the short form). I realised my error too late to obtain the long form. I wouldn't advise anyone to assume from this that the short form will be okay (it clearly says you need the long form) but in case you're stuck and need to attend the interview with only the short form, you still have hope!
Aug 29th 2014, 5:54 pm
#82
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Joined: Jan 2013
Location: Denver, CO
Posts: 52
Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in London) - Timeline Only!
17 May 2014: I-130 posted to USCIS London
23 May 2014: received email stating petition received and payment accepted (international bankers draft), estimated 45-60 days processing time
3 June 2014: petition approval letter and payment receipt received by post, letter dated 28 May
23 June 2014: case number received by post, letter dated 19 June
*pause to collect documents and enjoy planned holiday in the US*
14 August 2014: sent ACPO application
23 August 2014: ACPO police certificate picked up from Royal Mail delivery office (missed delivery on the 20th)
26 August 2014: booked medical at Knightsbridge for 2 September
26 August 2014: submitted DS-260 online
26 August 2014: submitted notification of readiness form online
28 August 2014: CEAC status updated to Ready
23 May 2014: received email stating petition received and payment accepted (international bankers draft), estimated 45-60 days processing time
3 June 2014: petition approval letter and payment receipt received by post, letter dated 28 May
23 June 2014: case number received by post, letter dated 19 June
*pause to collect documents and enjoy planned holiday in the US*
14 August 2014: sent ACPO application
23 August 2014: ACPO police certificate picked up from Royal Mail delivery office (missed delivery on the 20th)
26 August 2014: booked medical at Knightsbridge for 2 September
26 August 2014: submitted DS-260 online
26 August 2014: submitted notification of readiness form online
28 August 2014: CEAC status updated to Ready
Sep 1st 2014, 12:52 am
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Location: London --> San Francisco
Posts: 15
Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in London) - Timeline Only!
28 December 2013: Civil Partnership (UK)
14 May 2014: Marriage (Iceland)
9 June 2014: I-130 sent
17 June 2014: Email from USCIS dated 11 June, 45-60 days to process
16 July 2014: NOA 2 approval letter dated 15 July 2014
4 August 2014: Case number received and medical scheduled for 26/8/14
14 August 2014: Completed DS-260 & notification of readiness online
26 August 2014: Medical attended - additional info requested
26 August 2014: CEAC status updated to "Ready"
28 August 2014: Additional info requested from GP
30 August 2014: Interview letter received, interview date 29 September 2014
14 May 2014: Marriage (Iceland)
9 June 2014: I-130 sent
17 June 2014: Email from USCIS dated 11 June, 45-60 days to process
16 July 2014: NOA 2 approval letter dated 15 July 2014
4 August 2014: Case number received and medical scheduled for 26/8/14
14 August 2014: Completed DS-260 & notification of readiness online
26 August 2014: Medical attended - additional info requested
26 August 2014: CEAC status updated to "Ready"
28 August 2014: Additional info requested from GP
30 August 2014: Interview letter received, interview date 29 September 2014
Sep 3rd 2014, 7:42 pm
#84
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Joined: Jan 2013
Location: Denver, CO
Posts: 52
Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in London) - Timeline Only!
17 May 2014: I-130 posted to USCIS London
23 May 2014: received email stating petition received and payment accepted (international bankers draft), estimated 45-60 days processing time
3 June 2014: petition approval letter and payment receipt received by post, letter dated 28 May
23 June 2014: case number received by post, letter dated 19 June
*pause to collect documents and enjoy planned holiday in the US*
14 August 2014: sent ACPO application
23 August 2014: ACPO police certificate picked up from Royal Mail delivery office (missed delivery on the 20th)
26 August 2014: booked medical at Knightsbridge for 2 September
26 August 2014: submitted DS-260 online
26 August 2014: submitted notification of readiness form online
28 August 2014: CEAC status updated to Ready
2 September 2014: attended medical
23 May 2014: received email stating petition received and payment accepted (international bankers draft), estimated 45-60 days processing time
3 June 2014: petition approval letter and payment receipt received by post, letter dated 28 May
23 June 2014: case number received by post, letter dated 19 June
*pause to collect documents and enjoy planned holiday in the US*
14 August 2014: sent ACPO application
23 August 2014: ACPO police certificate picked up from Royal Mail delivery office (missed delivery on the 20th)
26 August 2014: booked medical at Knightsbridge for 2 September
26 August 2014: submitted DS-260 online
26 August 2014: submitted notification of readiness form online
28 August 2014: CEAC status updated to Ready
2 September 2014: attended medical
Sep 5th 2014, 6:27 am
#85
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Joined: Apr 2014
Location: London, UK (for now)
Posts: 237
Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in London) - Timeline Only!
Timeline:
Aug. 7th, 2014: I-130 posted to USCIS London.
Aug. 14th, 2014: Credit card charged for I-130 (no 'receipt of petition' email or text was received, although we did fill out the form).
Aug 20th 2014, sent follow up email asking if they got the I-130, just because they never contacted us. Emailed: [email protected]
Aug. 26th, 2014: Got an email reply stating they did get our I-130, and it will take 45-60 days to process, and that our payment was taken on Aug. 14th.
Sept 04, 2014: Mailed off the police check, and did not pay for faster service.
Aug. 7th, 2014: I-130 posted to USCIS London.
Aug. 14th, 2014: Credit card charged for I-130 (no 'receipt of petition' email or text was received, although we did fill out the form).
Aug 20th 2014, sent follow up email asking if they got the I-130, just because they never contacted us. Emailed: [email protected]
Aug. 26th, 2014: Got an email reply stating they did get our I-130, and it will take 45-60 days to process, and that our payment was taken on Aug. 14th.
Sept 04, 2014: Mailed off the police check, and did not pay for faster service.
Sep 11th 2014, 6:10 pm
#86
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Joined: Jan 2013
Location: Denver, CO
Posts: 52
Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in London) - Timeline Only!
17 May 2014: I-130 posted to USCIS London
23 May 2014: received email stating petition received and payment accepted (international bankers draft), estimated 45-60 days processing time
3 June 2014: petition approval letter and payment receipt received by post, letter dated 28 May
23 June 2014: case number received by post, letter dated 19 June
*pause to collect documents and enjoy planned holiday in the US*
14 August 2014: sent ACPO application
23 August 2014: ACPO police certificate picked up from Royal Mail delivery office (missed delivery on the 20th)
26 August 2014: booked medical at Knightsbridge for 2 September
26 August 2014: submitted DS-260 online
26 August 2014: submitted notification of readiness form online
28 August 2014: CEAC status updated to Ready
2 September 2014: attended medical
9 September 2014: CEAC status updated again, still Ready
23 May 2014: received email stating petition received and payment accepted (international bankers draft), estimated 45-60 days processing time
3 June 2014: petition approval letter and payment receipt received by post, letter dated 28 May
23 June 2014: case number received by post, letter dated 19 June
*pause to collect documents and enjoy planned holiday in the US*
14 August 2014: sent ACPO application
23 August 2014: ACPO police certificate picked up from Royal Mail delivery office (missed delivery on the 20th)
26 August 2014: booked medical at Knightsbridge for 2 September
26 August 2014: submitted DS-260 online
26 August 2014: submitted notification of readiness form online
28 August 2014: CEAC status updated to Ready
2 September 2014: attended medical
9 September 2014: CEAC status updated again, still Ready
Sep 14th 2014, 11:30 am
#87
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Joined: Jan 2013
Location: Denver, CO
Posts: 52
Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in London) - Timeline Only!
17 May 2014: I-130 posted to USCIS London
23 May 2014: received email stating petition received and payment accepted (international bankers draft), estimated 45-60 days processing time
3 June 2014: petition approval letter and payment receipt received by post, letter dated 28 May
23 June 2014: case number received by post, letter dated 19 June
*pause to collect documents and enjoy planned holiday in the US*
14 August 2014: sent ACPO application
23 August 2014: ACPO police certificate picked up from Royal Mail delivery office (missed delivery on the 20th)
26 August 2014: booked medical at Knightsbridge for 2 September
26 August 2014: submitted DS-260 online
26 August 2014: submitted notification of readiness form online
28 August 2014: CEAC status updated to Ready
2 September 2014: attended medical
9 September 2014: CEAC status updated again, still Ready
13 September 2014: interview letter received, interview date 16 October
23 May 2014: received email stating petition received and payment accepted (international bankers draft), estimated 45-60 days processing time
3 June 2014: petition approval letter and payment receipt received by post, letter dated 28 May
23 June 2014: case number received by post, letter dated 19 June
*pause to collect documents and enjoy planned holiday in the US*
14 August 2014: sent ACPO application
23 August 2014: ACPO police certificate picked up from Royal Mail delivery office (missed delivery on the 20th)
26 August 2014: booked medical at Knightsbridge for 2 September
26 August 2014: submitted DS-260 online
26 August 2014: submitted notification of readiness form online
28 August 2014: CEAC status updated to Ready
2 September 2014: attended medical
9 September 2014: CEAC status updated again, still Ready
13 September 2014: interview letter received, interview date 16 October
Sep 14th 2014, 8:30 pm
#88
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Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 1,403
Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in London) - Timeline Only!
30/07/2014 I-130 sent to the Embassy
31/07/2014 I-130 delivered to the Embassy
05/08/2014 I-130 payment taken by USCIS
08/08/2014 Fingerprints taken at New Scotland Yard (for foreign police check)
09/08/2014 I-130 notice of receipt received from USCIS
11/09/2014 I-130 approval letter received from USCIS
12/09/2014 Foreign (Canadian) police check certificate received
31/07/2014 I-130 delivered to the Embassy
05/08/2014 I-130 payment taken by USCIS
08/08/2014 Fingerprints taken at New Scotland Yard (for foreign police check)
09/08/2014 I-130 notice of receipt received from USCIS
11/09/2014 I-130 approval letter received from USCIS
12/09/2014 Foreign (Canadian) police check certificate received
Sep 18th 2014, 3:53 pm
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Posts: 1
Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in London) - Timeline Only!
10 Jun 2014 : I-130 sent $420
17 Jun 2013 : NOA1 email 17-06-2013 dated 13 June 2013 45-60 days
17 July 2014 : NOA2 approval letter dated 15 July 2014
05 Aug 2014 : Case number received
08 Aug 2014 : medical (passport, vaccine history, photo, ACRO, and questionaire) £245
12 Aug 2014 : DS-260 completed and submitted
12 Aug 2014 : Submitted notification of readiness
30 Aug 2014 : Gathered all documents required for interview
12 Sep 2014 : Interview $325 "approved"
18 Sep 2014 : Picked up passport with visa in it :
(Today makes it day 100)
17 Jun 2013 : NOA1 email 17-06-2013 dated 13 June 2013 45-60 days
17 July 2014 : NOA2 approval letter dated 15 July 2014
05 Aug 2014 : Case number received
08 Aug 2014 : medical (passport, vaccine history, photo, ACRO, and questionaire) £245
12 Aug 2014 : DS-260 completed and submitted
12 Aug 2014 : Submitted notification of readiness
30 Aug 2014 : Gathered all documents required for interview
12 Sep 2014 : Interview $325 "approved"
18 Sep 2014 : Picked up passport with visa in it :
(Today makes it day 100)
Sep 21st 2014, 12:58 pm
#90
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Joined: Apr 2014
Location: London, UK (for now)
Posts: 237
Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in London) - Timeline Only!
Timeline:
Aug. 7th, 2014: I-130 posted to USCIS London.
Aug. 14th, 2014: Credit card charged for I-130 (no 'receipt of petition' email or text was received, although we did fill out the form).
Aug 20th 2014, sent follow up email asking if they got the I-130, just because they never contacted us. Emailed: [email protected]
Aug. 26th, 2014: Got an email reply stating they did get our I-130, and it will take 45-60 days to process, and that our payment was taken on Aug. 14th.
Sept 04, 2014: Mailed off the police check.
Sept 12th, 2014: Got police certificate.
Aug. 7th, 2014: I-130 posted to USCIS London.
Aug. 14th, 2014: Credit card charged for I-130 (no 'receipt of petition' email or text was received, although we did fill out the form).
Aug 20th 2014, sent follow up email asking if they got the I-130, just because they never contacted us. Emailed: [email protected]
Aug. 26th, 2014: Got an email reply stating they did get our I-130, and it will take 45-60 days to process, and that our payment was taken on Aug. 14th.
Sept 04, 2014: Mailed off the police check.
Sept 12th, 2014: Got police certificate.
