Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in UK) - TIMELINE ONLY!
Dec 20th 2015, 2:12 pm
#256
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Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in UK) - TIMELINE ONLY!
8th Sep 15 - I-130 Submitted
9th Sep 15 - Receipt Notice for Form I-130 emailed from US Embassy London
23rd Sep 15 - ACRO Police certificate Received (approx 5 days)
30th Oct 15 - I-130 Approval letter arrived (NOA2). States that LND number should arrive in 5 - 8 weeks.
2nd Nov 15 - Received vaccination records from GP (Emailed to me on day of request)
17 Nov 15 - Letter received from Immigrant Visa Branch at Embassy with LND number.
26 Nov 15 - Date of Medical
4 Dec 15 - Return to doctors for 2nd MMR and Tetanus booster. I had no records of a 2nd MMR which was required and no Tetanus in the last 10 years. I could have got these on the day of the Medical except that I was on antibiotics for an ear infection at the time. Doctors confirmed all else was good and medical records were now ready to be sent to the embassy.
4 Dec 15 - Waiting for a letter from my wife's work confirming that she will continue her employment with the same company once she returns to the US.
20 Dec 15 - Notification of Readiness submitted
9th Sep 15 - Receipt Notice for Form I-130 emailed from US Embassy London
23rd Sep 15 - ACRO Police certificate Received (approx 5 days)
30th Oct 15 - I-130 Approval letter arrived (NOA2). States that LND number should arrive in 5 - 8 weeks.
2nd Nov 15 - Received vaccination records from GP (Emailed to me on day of request)
17 Nov 15 - Letter received from Immigrant Visa Branch at Embassy with LND number.
26 Nov 15 - Date of Medical
4 Dec 15 - Return to doctors for 2nd MMR and Tetanus booster. I had no records of a 2nd MMR which was required and no Tetanus in the last 10 years. I could have got these on the day of the Medical except that I was on antibiotics for an ear infection at the time. Doctors confirmed all else was good and medical records were now ready to be sent to the embassy.
4 Dec 15 - Waiting for a letter from my wife's work confirming that she will continue her employment with the same company once she returns to the US.
20 Dec 15 - Notification of Readiness submitted
Jan 12th 2016, 2:06 pm
#257
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Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in UK) - TIMELINE ONLY!
28 Aug 2015: I-130 Application sent to Embassy (recorded delivery) for IR1 Visa.
03 Sep 2015: Notice of Approval text message that I-130 is now filed. Payment taken today.
(We spent the next few weeks getting vaccinations, gathering paperwork and getting the ACRO Police Certificate).
24 Oct 2015: Notice of Approval letter from USCIS that application is being transferred to Visa Unit.
17 Nov 2015: Letter received from Immigrant Visa Branch at Embassy with LND number.
18 Nov 2015: Medical Booked.
20 Nov 2015: Medical Finished.
22 Nov 2015: Submitted Notification of Readiness online.
03 Dec 2015: Received letter with Interview Date of January 8th.
08 Jan 2016: Interview attended and approved on the day (it took 2 hours).
12 Jan 2016: Passport and visa delivered by courier!
Total time was 4.5 months from start to finish. It happened faster than we expected, and the Embassy staff were very friendly and professional.
03 Sep 2015: Notice of Approval text message that I-130 is now filed. Payment taken today.
(We spent the next few weeks getting vaccinations, gathering paperwork and getting the ACRO Police Certificate).
24 Oct 2015: Notice of Approval letter from USCIS that application is being transferred to Visa Unit.
17 Nov 2015: Letter received from Immigrant Visa Branch at Embassy with LND number.
18 Nov 2015: Medical Booked.
20 Nov 2015: Medical Finished.
22 Nov 2015: Submitted Notification of Readiness online.
03 Dec 2015: Received letter with Interview Date of January 8th.
08 Jan 2016: Interview attended and approved on the day (it took 2 hours).
12 Jan 2016: Passport and visa delivered by courier!
Total time was 4.5 months from start to finish. It happened faster than we expected, and the Embassy staff were very friendly and professional.
Jan 12th 2016, 5:27 pm
#258
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Posts: 22
Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in UK) - TIMELINE ONLY!
8th Sep 15 - I-130 Submitted
9th Sep 15 - Receipt Notice for Form I-130 emailed from US Embassy London
23rd Sep 15 - ACRO Police certificate Received (approx 5 days)
30th Oct 15 - I-130 Approval letter arrived (NOA2). States that LND number should arrive in 5 - 8 weeks.
2nd Nov 15 - Received vaccination records from GP (Emailed to me on day of request)
17 Nov 15 - Letter received from Immigrant Visa Branch at Embassy with LND number.
26 Nov 15 - Date of Medical
4 Dec 15 - Return to doctors for 2nd MMR and Tetanus booster. I had no records of a 2nd MMR which was required and no Tetanus in the last 10 years. I could have got these on the day of the Medical except that I was on antibiotics for an ear infection at the time. Doctors confirmed all else was good and medical records were now ready to be sent to the embassy.
4 Dec 15 - Waiting for a letter from my wife's work confirming that she will continue her employment with the same company once she returns to the US.
20 Dec 15 - Notification of Readiness submitted
12 Jan 16 - Interview Letter arrived
12 Jan 16 - Registered for Courier
4 Feb 16 - Interview date.
9th Sep 15 - Receipt Notice for Form I-130 emailed from US Embassy London
23rd Sep 15 - ACRO Police certificate Received (approx 5 days)
30th Oct 15 - I-130 Approval letter arrived (NOA2). States that LND number should arrive in 5 - 8 weeks.
2nd Nov 15 - Received vaccination records from GP (Emailed to me on day of request)
17 Nov 15 - Letter received from Immigrant Visa Branch at Embassy with LND number.
26 Nov 15 - Date of Medical
4 Dec 15 - Return to doctors for 2nd MMR and Tetanus booster. I had no records of a 2nd MMR which was required and no Tetanus in the last 10 years. I could have got these on the day of the Medical except that I was on antibiotics for an ear infection at the time. Doctors confirmed all else was good and medical records were now ready to be sent to the embassy.
4 Dec 15 - Waiting for a letter from my wife's work confirming that she will continue her employment with the same company once she returns to the US.
20 Dec 15 - Notification of Readiness submitted
12 Jan 16 - Interview Letter arrived
12 Jan 16 - Registered for Courier
4 Feb 16 - Interview date.
Jan 22nd 2016, 9:47 pm
#259
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Location: England
Posts: 52
Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in UK) - TIMELINE ONLY!
5th June 2015 - Receipt of Petition
28th August 2015 - Received Approved Petition London
12th Jan 16 - Date of Medical Knightsbridge Doctors London
22nd Jan 16 - Notification of Readiness submitted
?? - Interview Letter arrived
?? - Registered for Courier
?? - Interview date
28th August 2015 - Received Approved Petition London
12th Jan 16 - Date of Medical Knightsbridge Doctors London
22nd Jan 16 - Notification of Readiness submitted
?? - Interview Letter arrived
?? - Registered for Courier
?? - Interview date
Jan 26th 2016, 9:33 am
#260
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Posts: 46
Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in UK) - TIMELINE ONLY!
Supporting docs such as ACPO certificate etc requested ahead of petition being sent
Jul 15 - Petition Sent
Aug 15 - Approval of petition received
Process delayed due to work commitments
12/18 - Medical Requested
12/23 - Medical Attended
1/6 - DS-260 Submitted Online
1/8 - Notification of readiness submitted
1/9 - Affidavit of support completed and signed
Jul 15 - Petition Sent
Aug 15 - Approval of petition received
Process delayed due to work commitments
12/18 - Medical Requested
12/23 - Medical Attended
1/6 - DS-260 Submitted Online
1/8 - Notification of readiness submitted
1/9 - Affidavit of support completed and signed
Feb 3rd 2016, 2:00 pm
#261
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Location: England
Posts: 52
Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in UK) - TIMELINE ONLY!
Didn't think I'd be posting quite so soon, letter received today:
5th June 2015 - Receipt of Petition
28th August 2015 - Received Approved Petition London
12th Jan 16 - Date of Medical Knightsbridge Doctors London
22nd Jan 16 - Notification of Readiness submitted
3rd Feb 16 - Interview Letter arrived
?? - Registered for Courier
17th Feb 16 - Interview date
5th June 2015 - Receipt of Petition
28th August 2015 - Received Approved Petition London
12th Jan 16 - Date of Medical Knightsbridge Doctors London
22nd Jan 16 - Notification of Readiness submitted
3rd Feb 16 - Interview Letter arrived
?? - Registered for Courier
17th Feb 16 - Interview date
Feb 4th 2016, 1:28 pm
#262
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Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 22
Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in UK) - TIMELINE ONLY!
8th Sep 15 - I-130 Submitted
9th Sep 15 - Receipt Notice for Form I-130 emailed from US Embassy London
23rd Sep 15 - ACRO Police certificate Received (approx 5 days)
30th Oct 15 - I-130 Approval letter arrived (NOA2). States that LND number should arrive in 5 - 8 weeks.
2nd Nov 15 - Received vaccination records from GP (Emailed to me on day of request)
17 Nov 15 - Letter received from Immigrant Visa Branch at Embassy with LND number.
26 Nov 15 - Date of Medical
4 Dec 15 - Return to doctors for 2nd MMR and Tetanus booster. I had no records of a 2nd MMR which was required and no Tetanus in the last 10 years. I could have got these on the day of the Medical except that I was on antibiotics for an ear infection at the time. Doctors confirmed all else was good and medical records were now ready to be sent to the embassy.
4 Dec 15 - Waiting for a letter from my wife's work confirming that she will continue her employment with the same company once she returns to the US.
20 Dec 15 - Notification of Readiness submitted
12 Jan 16 - Interview Letter arrived
12 Jan 16 - Registered for Courier
4 Feb 16 - Interview date.
9th Sep 15 - Receipt Notice for Form I-130 emailed from US Embassy London
23rd Sep 15 - ACRO Police certificate Received (approx 5 days)
30th Oct 15 - I-130 Approval letter arrived (NOA2). States that LND number should arrive in 5 - 8 weeks.
2nd Nov 15 - Received vaccination records from GP (Emailed to me on day of request)
17 Nov 15 - Letter received from Immigrant Visa Branch at Embassy with LND number.
26 Nov 15 - Date of Medical
4 Dec 15 - Return to doctors for 2nd MMR and Tetanus booster. I had no records of a 2nd MMR which was required and no Tetanus in the last 10 years. I could have got these on the day of the Medical except that I was on antibiotics for an ear infection at the time. Doctors confirmed all else was good and medical records were now ready to be sent to the embassy.
4 Dec 15 - Waiting for a letter from my wife's work confirming that she will continue her employment with the same company once she returns to the US.
20 Dec 15 - Notification of Readiness submitted
12 Jan 16 - Interview Letter arrived
12 Jan 16 - Registered for Courier
4 Feb 16 - Interview date.
Feb 9th 2016, 1:04 pm
#263
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Location: Boise, ID
Posts: 89
Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in UK) - TIMELINE ONLY!
29 Jan 16 - I-130 sent to Embassy by registered post
1 Feb 16 - 1st MMR jab with Doctor (only one M and an R showing on my record!)
2 Feb 16 - Sent off for Police Certificate
5 Feb 16 - Payment taken for I-130
1 Feb 16 - 1st MMR jab with Doctor (only one M and an R showing on my record!)
2 Feb 16 - Sent off for Police Certificate
5 Feb 16 - Payment taken for I-130
Feb 10th 2016, 7:46 pm
#264
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Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 22
Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in UK) - TIMELINE ONLY!
8th Sep 15 - I-130 Submitted
9th Sep 15 - Receipt Notice for Form I-130 emailed from US Embassy London
23rd Sep 15 - ACRO Police certificate Received (approx 5 days)
30th Oct 15 - I-130 Approval letter arrived (NOA2). States that LND number should arrive in 5 - 8 weeks.
2nd Nov 15 - Received vaccination records from GP (Emailed to me on day of request)
17 Nov 15 - Letter received from Immigrant Visa Branch at Embassy with LND number.
26 Nov 15 - Date of Medical
4 Dec 15 - Return to doctors for 2nd MMR and Tetanus booster. I had no records of a 2nd MMR which was required and no Tetanus in the last 10 years. I could have got these on the day of the Medical except that I was on antibiotics for an ear infection at the time. Doctors confirmed all else was good and medical records were now ready to be sent to the embassy.
4 Dec 15 - Waiting for a letter from my wife's work confirming that she will continue her employment with the same company once she returns to the US.
20 Dec 15 - Notification of Readiness submitted
12 Jan 16 - Interview Letter arrived
12 Jan 16 - Registered for Courier
4 Feb 16 - Interview date. - APPROVED!
10 Feb 16 - Collected Passport with shiny new visa sticker inside it today.
25 Mar 16 - Travelling to USA
9th Sep 15 - Receipt Notice for Form I-130 emailed from US Embassy London
23rd Sep 15 - ACRO Police certificate Received (approx 5 days)
30th Oct 15 - I-130 Approval letter arrived (NOA2). States that LND number should arrive in 5 - 8 weeks.
2nd Nov 15 - Received vaccination records from GP (Emailed to me on day of request)
17 Nov 15 - Letter received from Immigrant Visa Branch at Embassy with LND number.
26 Nov 15 - Date of Medical
4 Dec 15 - Return to doctors for 2nd MMR and Tetanus booster. I had no records of a 2nd MMR which was required and no Tetanus in the last 10 years. I could have got these on the day of the Medical except that I was on antibiotics for an ear infection at the time. Doctors confirmed all else was good and medical records were now ready to be sent to the embassy.
4 Dec 15 - Waiting for a letter from my wife's work confirming that she will continue her employment with the same company once she returns to the US.
20 Dec 15 - Notification of Readiness submitted
12 Jan 16 - Interview Letter arrived
12 Jan 16 - Registered for Courier
4 Feb 16 - Interview date. - APPROVED!
10 Feb 16 - Collected Passport with shiny new visa sticker inside it today.
25 Mar 16 - Travelling to USA
Feb 18th 2016, 10:09 am
#265
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Joined: Feb 2014
Location: England
Posts: 52
Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in UK) - TIMELINE ONLY!
5th June 2015 - Receipt of Petition
28th August 2015 - Received Approved Petition London
12th Jan 16 - Date of Medical Knightsbridge Doctors London
22nd Jan 16 - Notification of Readiness submitted
3rd Feb 16 - Interview Letter arrived
10th Feb 16 - Registered for Courier
17th Feb 16 - Interview date - APPROVED!
?? - Received Passport With Visa
wc 21st Mar 16 - Travel to USA
28th August 2015 - Received Approved Petition London
12th Jan 16 - Date of Medical Knightsbridge Doctors London
22nd Jan 16 - Notification of Readiness submitted
3rd Feb 16 - Interview Letter arrived
10th Feb 16 - Registered for Courier
17th Feb 16 - Interview date - APPROVED!
?? - Received Passport With Visa
wc 21st Mar 16 - Travel to USA
Feb 24th 2016, 8:00 pm
#266
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Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 32
Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in UK) - TIMELINE ONLY!
February 13 - mailed I-130 to London Embassy for husband
February 17 - ordered police certificate
February 22 - credit card charged
February 17 - ordered police certificate
February 22 - credit card charged
Feb 26th 2016, 3:15 pm
#267
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Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 46
Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in UK) - TIMELINE ONLY!
Supporting docs such as ACPO certificate etc requested ahead of petition being sent
Jul 15 - Petition Sent
Aug 15 - Approval of petition received
Process delayed due to work commitments
12/18 - Medical Requested
12/23 - Medical Attended
1/6 - DS-260 Submitted Online
1/8 - Notification of readiness submitted
1/9 - Affidavit of support completed and signed
Jul 15 - Petition Sent
Aug 15 - Approval of petition received
Process delayed due to work commitments
12/18 - Medical Requested
12/23 - Medical Attended
1/6 - DS-260 Submitted Online
1/8 - Notification of readiness submitted
1/9 - Affidavit of support completed and signed
Mar 29th 2016, 5:14 pm
#269
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Joined: May 2015
Location: Idaho
Posts: 54
Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in UK) - TIMELINE ONLY!
20 Jun 2015 - Applied for ACRO online
27 Jun 2015 - I-130 petition sent
30 Jun 2015 - ACRO certificate arrived (10 days)
06 Jul 2015 - Petition properly filed, payment taken, email receipt received (9 days)
11 Aug 2015 - I-130 approval letter received (36 days)
22 Aug 2015 - Letter with LND number arrived (11 days)
27 Jun 2015 - I-130 petition sent
30 Jun 2015 - ACRO certificate arrived (10 days)
06 Jul 2015 - Petition properly filed, payment taken, email receipt received (9 days)
11 Aug 2015 - I-130 approval letter received (36 days)
22 Aug 2015 - Letter with LND number arrived (11 days)
29 Mar 2016 - DS-260 filed online
Mar 31st 2016, 12:44 pm
#270
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Joined: Jan 2016
Location: Boise, ID
Posts: 89
Re: Immigrant Visa (DCF: I-130 Filed in UK) - TIMELINE ONLY!
29 Jan 16 - I-130 sent to Embassy by registered post
1 Feb 16 - 1st MMR jab with Doctor (only one M and an R showing on my record!)
2 Feb 16 - Sent off for Police Certificate (arrived a week later)
5 Feb 16 - Payment taken for I-130
7 Mar 16 - 2nd MMR jab (vaccination record now up to date)
31 Mar 16 - I-130 approval letter received (dated 29 Mar)
1 Feb 16 - 1st MMR jab with Doctor (only one M and an R showing on my record!)
2 Feb 16 - Sent off for Police Certificate (arrived a week later)
5 Feb 16 - Payment taken for I-130
7 Mar 16 - 2nd MMR jab (vaccination record now up to date)
31 Mar 16 - I-130 approval letter received (dated 29 Mar)