Immigrant Visa (I-130 Filed in USA) - Timeline Only!
Apr 8th 2013, 6:51 pm
#31
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Re: I-130 Filing in USA - Timeline Only!
8 April 2013 (Wifes birthday!) - Case number assigned 
Apr 8th 2013, 7:42 pm
#32
Mouthy Yank
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Re: I-130 Filing in USA - Timeline Only!
18 Oct 2012: I-130 Packet received by USCIS; priority date assigned
19 Nov 2012: Case transferred to Houston field office (no notification)
13 Dec 2012: Case showed up in case status as Initial Review
8 Feb 2013: E-mail, text, online status update - Post-Decision Activity: approval letter mailed 7 Feb
25 Mar 2013: Case finally reached NVC
4 Apr 2013: Incorrect case number assigned (DBL, not LND)
8 Apr 2013: Correct case number verified; invoice ID and beneficiary ID assigned and e-mail addresses taken
19 Nov 2012: Case transferred to Houston field office (no notification)
13 Dec 2012: Case showed up in case status as Initial Review
8 Feb 2013: E-mail, text, online status update - Post-Decision Activity: approval letter mailed 7 Feb
25 Mar 2013: Case finally reached NVC
4 Apr 2013: Incorrect case number assigned (DBL, not LND)
8 Apr 2013: Correct case number verified; invoice ID and beneficiary ID assigned and e-mail addresses taken
Last edited by Speedwell; Apr 8th 2013 at 7:44 pm. Reason: Pruned for brevity.
Apr 8th 2013, 8:34 pm
#33
Mouthy Yank
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Re: I-130 Filing in USA - Timeline Only!
18 Oct 2012: I-130 Packet received by USCIS; priority date assigned
19 Nov 2012: Case transferred to Houston field office (no notification)
13 Dec 2012: Case showed up in case status as Initial Review
8 Feb 2013: E-mail, text, online status update - Post-Decision Activity: approval letter mailed 7 Feb
25 Mar 2013: Case finally reached NVC
8 Apr 2013: Correct case number verified; invoice ID and beneficiary ID assigned and e-mail addresses taken
19 Nov 2012: Case transferred to Houston field office (no notification)
13 Dec 2012: Case showed up in case status as Initial Review
8 Feb 2013: E-mail, text, online status update - Post-Decision Activity: approval letter mailed 7 Feb
25 Mar 2013: Case finally reached NVC
8 Apr 2013: Correct case number verified; invoice ID and beneficiary ID assigned and e-mail addresses taken
civilservant, you're next!
Happy birthday to the Civil Servant's Lady
Last edited by Speedwell; Apr 8th 2013 at 8:47 pm.
Apr 9th 2013, 9:18 am
#34
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Re: I-130 Filing in USA - Timeline Only!
9 Apr 2912 - Medical booked, 7th May @ 12.15pm
(Thanks speedwell!)
(Thanks speedwell!)
Apr 9th 2013, 10:00 am
#35
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Re: I-130 Filing in USA - Timeline Only!
08th April 2013: I-130 sent to Arizona.
The start of a very long journey. Have my fingers crossed for a January move!
The start of a very long journey. Have my fingers crossed for a January move!
Apr 9th 2013, 2:34 pm
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Re: I-130 Filing in USA - Timeline Only!
8 April 2013 Sons's NVC case number assigned.
Medical in London booked for Fri 12th April
(9 July 2012 I130 filed in Vermont 9 July 2012
9 April 2013 USCIS approved, passed to NVC )
Medical in London booked for Fri 12th April
(9 July 2012 I130 filed in Vermont 9 July 2012
9 April 2013 USCIS approved, passed to NVC )
Apr 9th 2013, 8:25 pm
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Re: I-130 Filing in USA - Timeline Only!
9th April 2013 - Affidavit of Support Bill invoiced and Paid (Speedwell 
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Apr 12th 2013, 3:15 pm
#38
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Re: I-130 Filing in USA - Timeline Only!
Our timeline so far:
18 June 2012 - I-130 received at VSC (NOA1)
5 Mar 2013 - RFE received, Marriage Cert requested.
8 Mar 2013 - RFE received back at VSC.
20 Mar 2013 - I-130 approved. Huzzah! (275 days since NOA1)
8 Apr 2013 - Case number assigned by NVC. DS-3032 sent to NVC.
9 Apr 2013 - Medical booked, 7th May @ 12.15pm. Affidavit of Support Bill invoiced and Paid.
10 Apr 2013 - Affidavit of Support packet received at NVC.
18 June 2012 - I-130 received at VSC (NOA1)
5 Mar 2013 - RFE received, Marriage Cert requested.
8 Mar 2013 - RFE received back at VSC.
20 Mar 2013 - I-130 approved. Huzzah! (275 days since NOA1)
8 Apr 2013 - Case number assigned by NVC. DS-3032 sent to NVC.
9 Apr 2013 - Medical booked, 7th May @ 12.15pm. Affidavit of Support Bill invoiced and Paid.
10 Apr 2013 - Affidavit of Support packet received at NVC.
Last edited by Noorah101; Apr 12th 2013 at 4:03 pm. Reason: spelled out AOS to avoid confusion
Apr 18th 2013, 3:50 pm
#39
Mouthy Yank
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Re: Immigrant Visa (I-130 Filed in USA) - Timeline Only!
25 Mar 2013: Case finally reached NVC
8 Apr 2013: Correct case number verified; invoice ID and beneficiary ID assigned and e-mail addresses taken
8 Apr 2013: Invoice for Affidavit of Support generated and paid; DS-3032 choice of agent e-mailed
8 Apr 2013: Correct case number verified; invoice ID and beneficiary ID assigned and e-mail addresses taken
8 Apr 2013: Invoice for Affidavit of Support generated and paid; DS-3032 choice of agent e-mailed
18 Apr 2013: Choice of address and agent DS-3032 processed by NVC and e-mail notification received
Next step, waiting for IV fee bill!
Apr 18th 2013, 6:58 pm
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Re: Immigrant Visa (I-130 Filed in USA) - Timeline Only!
18 Apr 2013: Choice of address and agent DS-3032 processed by NVC and e-mail notification received
Apr 19th 2013, 8:33 pm
#41
Mouthy Yank
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Re: Immigrant Visa (I-130 Filed in USA) - Timeline Only!
Received the fee bill in e-mail minutes ago, but it is not yet showing on the fee portal.
Apr 19th 2013, 8:34 pm
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Re: Immigrant Visa (I-130 Filed in USA) - Timeline Only!
Received the fee bill in e-mail minutes ago, but it is not yet showing on the fee portal.
Identical Speedwell!
Identical Speedwell!
Apr 19th 2013, 8:58 pm
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Re: Immigrant Visa (I-130 Filed in USA) - Timeline Only!
I-130 Approved today!!!!
13 November 2012: Wedding
13 December 2012: I-130 Received/Signed for at Chicago Lockbox
17 December 2012: E-mail USCIS Acceptance Confirmation e-mail received
20 December 2012: Received hard copy I-797C, Notice of Action, in the mail
21 December 2012: MSC case number recognised on 'My Case Status' and case showing as 'Initial Review'.
19 April 2013: I-130 Approved 'Hooray!'
13 November 2012: Wedding
13 December 2012: I-130 Received/Signed for at Chicago Lockbox
17 December 2012: E-mail USCIS Acceptance Confirmation e-mail received
20 December 2012: Received hard copy I-797C, Notice of Action, in the mail
21 December 2012: MSC case number recognised on 'My Case Status' and case showing as 'Initial Review'.
19 April 2013: I-130 Approved 'Hooray!'
Last edited by Noorah101; May 13th 2013 at 6:15 pm. Reason: off topic comment removed
Apr 19th 2013, 10:26 pm
#44
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Re: Immigrant Visa (I-130 Filed in USA) - Timeline Only!
19 Apr 2013 IV Bill Invoiced & Paid
