Immigrant Visa (I-130 Filed in USA) - Timeline Only!
Dec 17th 2012, 11:27 am
#16
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Re: I-130 Filing in USA - Timeline Only!
6 months tomorrow since NOA1...
Merry christmas everyone!
Merry christmas everyone!
Dec 21st 2012, 12:19 pm
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Location: Wilmington, NC
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Re: I-130 Filing in USA - Timeline Only!
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'.
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'.
Jan 3rd 2013, 4:31 pm
#18
Mouthy Yank
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 2,229
Re: I-130 Filing in USA - Timeline Only!
21 Sep 2012: Married in Aberdeen (I was on a business trip!)
13 Oct 2012: Returned home to the US without my love
16 Oct 2012: Posted I-130 Packet overnight mail to Phoenix office; G-1145 included
18 Oct 2012: Packet received by USCIS; priority date assigned of 18 Oct 2012
22 Oct 2012: "Notice date" of I-797C, Notice of Action
23 Oct 2012: E-mail USCIS Acceptance Confirmation e-mail received ("Your case has been accepted and routed to the USCIS National Benefits Center for processing.")
23 Oct 2012: Payment posted to my checking account for I-130 fees
24 Oct 2012: Received hard copy I-797C, Notice of Action, in the mail. Our MSC receipt number did not show up in the system.
26 Oct 2012: Called USCIS to ask about MSC number not showing up and they checked and said everything was received and our forms were definitely in the system.
13 Dec 2012: The case status finally showed up in the system as "Initial Review" today, with the correct receipt date of October 18. I think they are catching up with these forms.
13 Oct 2012: Returned home to the US without my love
16 Oct 2012: Posted I-130 Packet overnight mail to Phoenix office; G-1145 included
18 Oct 2012: Packet received by USCIS; priority date assigned of 18 Oct 2012
22 Oct 2012: "Notice date" of I-797C, Notice of Action
23 Oct 2012: E-mail USCIS Acceptance Confirmation e-mail received ("Your case has been accepted and routed to the USCIS National Benefits Center for processing.")
23 Oct 2012: Payment posted to my checking account for I-130 fees
24 Oct 2012: Received hard copy I-797C, Notice of Action, in the mail. Our MSC receipt number did not show up in the system.
26 Oct 2012: Called USCIS to ask about MSC number not showing up and they checked and said everything was received and our forms were definitely in the system.
13 Dec 2012: The case status finally showed up in the system as "Initial Review" today, with the correct receipt date of October 18. I think they are catching up with these forms.
Jan 7th 2013, 8:28 am
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Re: I-130 Filing in USA - Timeline Only!
UPDATE:
4 Aug 2012: Wedding
16 Aug 2012: I-130 packet posted to Phoenix
23 Aug 2012: E-Mail notice of packet acceptance (on 21 Aug) and routing to CA Service Center/Filing fee cashed
28 Aug 2012: Case forwarded to CA Service Center
27 Nov 2012: Received notice of I-130 approval (on 20 Nov) in the post.
20 December 2012: Received NVC case number, DS-3032 and Affidavit of Support fee invoice from NVC (2 letters in PDF form sent by e-mail).
26 December 2012: Per instructions in letters e-mailed NVC to request e-mail communication for all further correspondence and paid Affidavit of Support fee.
4 January 2012: Received e-mail from NVC confirming receipt of DS-3032 and Affidavit of Support fee.
7 January 2012: Posted I-864EZ Package.
4 Aug 2012: Wedding
16 Aug 2012: I-130 packet posted to Phoenix
23 Aug 2012: E-Mail notice of packet acceptance (on 21 Aug) and routing to CA Service Center/Filing fee cashed
28 Aug 2012: Case forwarded to CA Service Center
27 Nov 2012: Received notice of I-130 approval (on 20 Nov) in the post.
20 December 2012: Received NVC case number, DS-3032 and Affidavit of Support fee invoice from NVC (2 letters in PDF form sent by e-mail).
26 December 2012: Per instructions in letters e-mailed NVC to request e-mail communication for all further correspondence and paid Affidavit of Support fee.
4 January 2012: Received e-mail from NVC confirming receipt of DS-3032 and Affidavit of Support fee.
7 January 2012: Posted I-864EZ Package.
Jan 23rd 2013, 5:55 pm
#20
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Re: I-130 Filing in USA - Timeline Only!
UPDATE:
4 Aug 2012: Wedding
16 Aug 2012: I-130 packet posted to Phoenix
23 Aug 2012: E-Mail notice of packet acceptance (on 21 Aug) and routing to CA Service Center/Filing fee cashed
28 Aug 2012: Case forwarded to CA Service Center
27 Nov 2012: Received notice of I-130 approval (on 20 Nov) in the post.
20 December 2012: Received NVC case number, DS-3032 and Affidavit of Support fee invoice from NVC (2 letters in PDF form sent by e-mail).
26 December 2012: E-mailed NVC to request e-mail communication for all further correspondence and paid Affidavit of Support fee.
4 January 2013: Received e-mail from NVC confirming receipt of DS-3032 and Affidavit of Support fee.
7 January 2013: Posted I-864EZ Package. IV fee invoiced and paid.
11 January 2013: DS-230 package posted.
22 January 2013: E-mail from NVC saying I-864EZ package has been reviewed. Includes a checklist reminding me to submit the IV application.
4 Aug 2012: Wedding
16 Aug 2012: I-130 packet posted to Phoenix
23 Aug 2012: E-Mail notice of packet acceptance (on 21 Aug) and routing to CA Service Center/Filing fee cashed
28 Aug 2012: Case forwarded to CA Service Center
27 Nov 2012: Received notice of I-130 approval (on 20 Nov) in the post.
20 December 2012: Received NVC case number, DS-3032 and Affidavit of Support fee invoice from NVC (2 letters in PDF form sent by e-mail).
26 December 2012: E-mailed NVC to request e-mail communication for all further correspondence and paid Affidavit of Support fee.
4 January 2013: Received e-mail from NVC confirming receipt of DS-3032 and Affidavit of Support fee.
7 January 2013: Posted I-864EZ Package. IV fee invoiced and paid.
11 January 2013: DS-230 package posted.
22 January 2013: E-mail from NVC saying I-864EZ package has been reviewed. Includes a checklist reminding me to submit the IV application.
Jan 25th 2013, 12:15 pm
#21
Mouthy Yank
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 2,229
Re: I-130 Filing in USA - Timeline Only!
21 Sep 2012: Married in Aberdeen (I was on a business trip!)
13 Oct 2012: Returned home to the US without my love
16 Oct 2012: Posted I-130 Packet overnight mail to Phoenix office; G-1145 included
18 Oct 2012: Packet received by USCIS; priority date assigned of 18 Oct 2012
22 Oct 2012: "Notice date" of I-797C, Notice of Action
23 Oct 2012: E-mail USCIS Acceptance Confirmation e-mail received ("Your case has been accepted and routed to the USCIS National Benefits Center for processing.")
23 Oct 2012: Payment posted to my checking account for I-130 fees
24 Oct 2012: Received hard copy I-797C, Notice of Action, in the mail. Our MSC receipt number did not show up in the system.
26 Oct 2012: Called USCIS to ask about MSC number not showing up and they checked and said everything was received and our forms were definitely in the system.
13 Dec 2012: The case status finally showed up in the system as "Initial Review" today, with the correct receipt date of October 18. I think they are catching up with these forms.
3 Jan 2013: Called USCIS to check on progress. Tier 2 rep reported that our case was transferred to the Houston field office on November 19 ("Didn't you get the letter?" "No, sorry, we didn't.").
24 Jan 2013 UPDATE: Received response to service request dated January 22. Actively processing, additional review, if you haven't heard from us in 6 months, blah blah. Standard meaningless "go away" letter.
13 Oct 2012: Returned home to the US without my love
16 Oct 2012: Posted I-130 Packet overnight mail to Phoenix office; G-1145 included
18 Oct 2012: Packet received by USCIS; priority date assigned of 18 Oct 2012
22 Oct 2012: "Notice date" of I-797C, Notice of Action
23 Oct 2012: E-mail USCIS Acceptance Confirmation e-mail received ("Your case has been accepted and routed to the USCIS National Benefits Center for processing.")
23 Oct 2012: Payment posted to my checking account for I-130 fees
24 Oct 2012: Received hard copy I-797C, Notice of Action, in the mail. Our MSC receipt number did not show up in the system.
26 Oct 2012: Called USCIS to ask about MSC number not showing up and they checked and said everything was received and our forms were definitely in the system.
13 Dec 2012: The case status finally showed up in the system as "Initial Review" today, with the correct receipt date of October 18. I think they are catching up with these forms.
3 Jan 2013: Called USCIS to check on progress. Tier 2 rep reported that our case was transferred to the Houston field office on November 19 ("Didn't you get the letter?" "No, sorry, we didn't.").
24 Jan 2013 UPDATE: Received response to service request dated January 22. Actively processing, additional review, if you haven't heard from us in 6 months, blah blah. Standard meaningless "go away" letter.
Jan 30th 2013, 10:26 pm
#22
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Re: I-130 Filing in USA - Timeline Only!
UPDATE:
4 Aug 2012: Wedding
16 Aug 2012: I-130 packet posted to Phoenix
23 Aug 2012: E-Mail notice of packet acceptance (on 21 Aug) and routing to CA Service Center/Filing fee cashed
28 Aug 2012: Case forwarded to CA Service Center
27 Nov 2012: Received notice of I-130 approval (on 20 Nov) in the post.
20 December 2012: Received NVC case number, DS-3032 and Affidavit of Support fee invoice from NVC (2 letters in PDF form sent by e-mail).
26 December 2012: E-mailed NVC to request e-mail communication for all further correspondence and paid Affidavit of Support fee.
4 January 2013: Received e-mail from NVC confirming receipt of DS-3032 and Affidavit of Support fee.
7 January 2013: Posted I-864EZ Package. IV fee invoiced and paid.
11 January 2013: DS-230 package posted.
22 January 2013: E-mail from NVC saying I-864EZ package has been reviewed. Includes a checklist reminding me to submit the IV application.
30 January 2013: E-Mail from NVC scheduling interview at Frankfurt Consulate on 12 March. Might have to reschedule this as I need to travel to Italy on 15 March and although I shouldn't need a passport to travel between Schengen countries, I'm not sure in practice if I will be allowed to board an international flight with no passport and no national ID card.
4 Aug 2012: Wedding
16 Aug 2012: I-130 packet posted to Phoenix
23 Aug 2012: E-Mail notice of packet acceptance (on 21 Aug) and routing to CA Service Center/Filing fee cashed
28 Aug 2012: Case forwarded to CA Service Center
27 Nov 2012: Received notice of I-130 approval (on 20 Nov) in the post.
20 December 2012: Received NVC case number, DS-3032 and Affidavit of Support fee invoice from NVC (2 letters in PDF form sent by e-mail).
26 December 2012: E-mailed NVC to request e-mail communication for all further correspondence and paid Affidavit of Support fee.
4 January 2013: Received e-mail from NVC confirming receipt of DS-3032 and Affidavit of Support fee.
7 January 2013: Posted I-864EZ Package. IV fee invoiced and paid.
11 January 2013: DS-230 package posted.
22 January 2013: E-mail from NVC saying I-864EZ package has been reviewed. Includes a checklist reminding me to submit the IV application.
30 January 2013: E-Mail from NVC scheduling interview at Frankfurt Consulate on 12 March. Might have to reschedule this as I need to travel to Italy on 15 March and although I shouldn't need a passport to travel between Schengen countries, I'm not sure in practice if I will be allowed to board an international flight with no passport and no national ID card.
Feb 6th 2013, 10:19 pm
#23
Mouthy Yank
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 2,229
Re: I-130 Filing in USA - Timeline Only!
21 Sep 2012: Married in Aberdeen (I was on a business trip!)
13 Oct 2012: Returned home to the US without my love
16 Oct 2012: Posted I-130 Packet overnight mail to Phoenix office; G-1145 included
18 Oct 2012: Packet received by USCIS; priority date assigned of 18 Oct 2012
22 Oct 2012: "Notice date" of I-797C, Notice of Action
23 Oct 2012: E-mail USCIS Acceptance Confirmation e-mail received ("Your case has been accepted and routed to the USCIS National Benefits Center for processing.")
23 Oct 2012: Payment posted to my checking account for I-130 fees
24 Oct 2012: Received hard copy I-797C, Notice of Action, in the mail. Our MSC receipt number did not show up in the system.
26 Oct 2012: Called USCIS to ask about MSC number not showing up and they checked and said everything was received and our forms were definitely in the system.
13 Dec 2012: The case status finally showed up in the system as "Initial Review" today, with the correct receipt date of October 18. I think they are catching up with these forms.
3 Jan 2013: Called USCIS to check on progress. Tier 2 rep reported that our case was transferred to the Houston field office on November 19 ("Didn't you get the letter?" "No, sorry, we didn't.").
24 Jan 2013: Received response to service request dated January 22. Actively processing, additional review, if you haven't heard from us in 6 months, blah blah. Standard meaningless "go away" letter.
13 Oct 2012: Returned home to the US without my love
16 Oct 2012: Posted I-130 Packet overnight mail to Phoenix office; G-1145 included
18 Oct 2012: Packet received by USCIS; priority date assigned of 18 Oct 2012
22 Oct 2012: "Notice date" of I-797C, Notice of Action
23 Oct 2012: E-mail USCIS Acceptance Confirmation e-mail received ("Your case has been accepted and routed to the USCIS National Benefits Center for processing.")
23 Oct 2012: Payment posted to my checking account for I-130 fees
24 Oct 2012: Received hard copy I-797C, Notice of Action, in the mail. Our MSC receipt number did not show up in the system.
26 Oct 2012: Called USCIS to ask about MSC number not showing up and they checked and said everything was received and our forms were definitely in the system.
13 Dec 2012: The case status finally showed up in the system as "Initial Review" today, with the correct receipt date of October 18. I think they are catching up with these forms.
3 Jan 2013: Called USCIS to check on progress. Tier 2 rep reported that our case was transferred to the Houston field office on November 19 ("Didn't you get the letter?" "No, sorry, we didn't.").
24 Jan 2013: Received response to service request dated January 22. Actively processing, additional review, if you haven't heard from us in 6 months, blah blah. Standard meaningless "go away" letter.
Feb 6th 2013, 10:21 pm
#24
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Joined: Sep 2012
Location: Wilmington, NC
Posts: 161
Re: I-130 Filing in USA - Timeline Only!
Congratulations!! Such good news 
Feb 8th 2013, 5:59 pm
#25
Mouthy Yank
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 2,229
Re: I-130 Filing in USA - Timeline Only!
21 Sep 2012: Married in Aberdeen (I was on a business trip!)
13 Oct 2012: Returned home to the US without my love
16 Oct 2012: Posted I-130 Packet overnight mail to Phoenix office; G-1145 included
18 Oct 2012: Packet received by USCIS; priority date assigned of 18 Oct 2012
22 Oct 2012: "Notice date" of I-797C, Notice of Action
23 Oct 2012: E-mail USCIS Acceptance Confirmation e-mail received ("Your case has been accepted and routed to the USCIS National Benefits Center for processing.")
23 Oct 2012: Payment posted to my checking account for I-130 fees
24 Oct 2012: Received hard copy I-797C, Notice of Action, in the mail. Our MSC receipt number did not show up in the system.
26 Oct 2012: Called USCIS to ask about MSC number not showing up and they checked and said everything was received and our forms were definitely in the system.
13 Dec 2012: The case status finally showed up in the system as "Initial Review" today, with the correct receipt date of October 18. I think they are catching up with these forms.
3 Jan 2013: Called USCIS to check on progress. Tier 2 rep reported that our case was transferred to the Houston field office on November 19 ("Didn't you get the letter?" "No, sorry, we didn't.").
24 Jan 2013: Received response to service request dated January 22. Actively processing, additional review, if you haven't heard from us in 6 months, blah blah. Standard meaningless "go away" letter.
6 Feb 2013: E-mail, text, online status update - APPROVED! "Decision" marked on Case Status online.
13 Oct 2012: Returned home to the US without my love
16 Oct 2012: Posted I-130 Packet overnight mail to Phoenix office; G-1145 included
18 Oct 2012: Packet received by USCIS; priority date assigned of 18 Oct 2012
22 Oct 2012: "Notice date" of I-797C, Notice of Action
23 Oct 2012: E-mail USCIS Acceptance Confirmation e-mail received ("Your case has been accepted and routed to the USCIS National Benefits Center for processing.")
23 Oct 2012: Payment posted to my checking account for I-130 fees
24 Oct 2012: Received hard copy I-797C, Notice of Action, in the mail. Our MSC receipt number did not show up in the system.
26 Oct 2012: Called USCIS to ask about MSC number not showing up and they checked and said everything was received and our forms were definitely in the system.
13 Dec 2012: The case status finally showed up in the system as "Initial Review" today, with the correct receipt date of October 18. I think they are catching up with these forms.
3 Jan 2013: Called USCIS to check on progress. Tier 2 rep reported that our case was transferred to the Houston field office on November 19 ("Didn't you get the letter?" "No, sorry, we didn't.").
24 Jan 2013: Received response to service request dated January 22. Actively processing, additional review, if you haven't heard from us in 6 months, blah blah. Standard meaningless "go away" letter.
6 Feb 2013: E-mail, text, online status update - APPROVED! "Decision" marked on Case Status online.
Feb 26th 2013, 7:38 pm
#26
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Joined: Mar 2011
Location: Southern USA
Posts: 141
Re: I-130 Filing in USA - Timeline Only!
Received email today for a request of further evidence. Wonderful.
Mar 12th 2013, 11:36 am
#27
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Location: Berlin, Germany
Posts: 588
Re: I-130 Filing in USA - Timeline Only!
Final Timeline:
16 Aug 2012: Mailed I-130 packet.
23 Aug 2012: I-130 packet accepted.
20 Nov 2012: I-130 petition approved.
20 Dec 2012: Received NVC case number, DS-3032 and Affidavit of Support fee invoice.
26 Dec 2012: E-mailed Choice of Address to NVC and paid Affidavit of Support fee.
7 Jan 2013: Mailed I-864EZ packet. IV processing fee invoiced and paid.
11 Jan 2013: Mailed DS-230 packet.
30 Jan 2013: Received interview date.
20 Feb 2013: Medical in Berlin.
12 March 2013: Interview in Frankfurt. Visa (CR-1) approved.
6 months and 24 days from mailing the I-130 to being approved. Probably could have shaved a little bit more off that by sending the documents to the NVC sooner. I was told at the interview that my passport should be posted back to me this afternoon or tomorrow.
16 Aug 2012: Mailed I-130 packet.
23 Aug 2012: I-130 packet accepted.
20 Nov 2012: I-130 petition approved.
20 Dec 2012: Received NVC case number, DS-3032 and Affidavit of Support fee invoice.
26 Dec 2012: E-mailed Choice of Address to NVC and paid Affidavit of Support fee.
7 Jan 2013: Mailed I-864EZ packet. IV processing fee invoiced and paid.
11 Jan 2013: Mailed DS-230 packet.
30 Jan 2013: Received interview date.
20 Feb 2013: Medical in Berlin.
12 March 2013: Interview in Frankfurt. Visa (CR-1) approved.
6 months and 24 days from mailing the I-130 to being approved. Probably could have shaved a little bit more off that by sending the documents to the NVC sooner. I was told at the interview that my passport should be posted back to me this afternoon or tomorrow.
Mar 22nd 2013, 10:34 pm
#28
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Joined: Apr 2010
Location: The Boonies, GA
Posts: 9,561
Re: I-130 Filing in USA - Timeline Only!
March 20th - I-130 approved. Huzzah! (275 days since NOA1)
Mar 25th 2013, 10:58 pm
#29
Mouthy Yank
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 2,229
Re: I-130 Filing in USA - Timeline Only!
21 Sep 2012: Married in Aberdeen (I was on a business trip!)
13 Oct 2012: Returned home to the US without my love
16 Oct 2012: Posted I-130 Packet overnight mail to Phoenix office; G-1145 included
18 Oct 2012: Packet received by USCIS; priority date assigned of 18 Oct 2012
22 Oct 2012: "Notice date" of I-797C, Notice of Action
23 Oct 2012: E-mail USCIS Acceptance Confirmation e-mail received ("Your case has been accepted and routed to the USCIS National Benefits Center for processing.")
23 Oct 2012: Payment posted to my checking account for I-130 fees
24 Oct 2012: Received hard copy I-797C, Notice of Action, in the mail. Our MSC receipt number did not show up in the system.
26 Oct 2012: Called USCIS to ask about MSC number not showing up and they checked and said everything was received and our forms were definitely in the system.
13 Dec 2012: The case status finally showed up in the system as "Initial Review" today, with the correct receipt date of October 18. I think they are catching up with these forms.
3 Jan 2013: Called USCIS to check on progress. Tier 2 rep reported that our case was transferred to the Houston field office on November 19 ("Didn't you get the letter?" "No, sorry, we didn't.").
24 Jan 2013: Received response to service request dated January 22. Actively processing, additional review, if you haven't heard from us in 6 months, blah blah. Standard meaningless "go away" letter.
6 Feb 2013: E-mail, text, online status update - APPROVED! "Decision" marked on Case Status online.
8 Feb 2013: E-mail, text, online status update - Post-Decision Activity: approval letter mailed 7 Feb.
13 Oct 2012: Returned home to the US without my love
16 Oct 2012: Posted I-130 Packet overnight mail to Phoenix office; G-1145 included
18 Oct 2012: Packet received by USCIS; priority date assigned of 18 Oct 2012
22 Oct 2012: "Notice date" of I-797C, Notice of Action
23 Oct 2012: E-mail USCIS Acceptance Confirmation e-mail received ("Your case has been accepted and routed to the USCIS National Benefits Center for processing.")
23 Oct 2012: Payment posted to my checking account for I-130 fees
24 Oct 2012: Received hard copy I-797C, Notice of Action, in the mail. Our MSC receipt number did not show up in the system.
26 Oct 2012: Called USCIS to ask about MSC number not showing up and they checked and said everything was received and our forms were definitely in the system.
13 Dec 2012: The case status finally showed up in the system as "Initial Review" today, with the correct receipt date of October 18. I think they are catching up with these forms.
3 Jan 2013: Called USCIS to check on progress. Tier 2 rep reported that our case was transferred to the Houston field office on November 19 ("Didn't you get the letter?" "No, sorry, we didn't.").
24 Jan 2013: Received response to service request dated January 22. Actively processing, additional review, if you haven't heard from us in 6 months, blah blah. Standard meaningless "go away" letter.
6 Feb 2013: E-mail, text, online status update - APPROVED! "Decision" marked on Case Status online.
8 Feb 2013: E-mail, text, online status update - Post-Decision Activity: approval letter mailed 7 Feb.
Apr 4th 2013, 10:30 pm
#30
Mouthy Yank
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 2,229
Re: I-130 Filing in USA - Timeline Only!
21 Sep 2012: Married in Aberdeen (I was on a business trip!)
13 Oct 2012: Returned home to the US without my love
16 Oct 2012: Posted I-130 Packet overnight mail to Phoenix office; G-1145 included
18 Oct 2012: Packet received by USCIS; priority date assigned of 18 Oct 2012
22 Oct 2012: "Notice date" of I-797C, Notice of Action
23 Oct 2012: E-mail USCIS Acceptance Confirmation e-mail received ("Your case has been accepted and routed to the USCIS National Benefits Center for processing.")
23 Oct 2012: Payment posted to my checking account for I-130 fees
24 Oct 2012: Received hard copy I-797C, Notice of Action, in the mail. Our MSC receipt number did not show up in the system.
26 Oct 2012: Called USCIS to ask about MSC number not showing up and they checked and said everything was received and our forms were definitely in the system.
13 Dec 2012: The case status finally showed up in the system as "Initial Review" today, with the correct receipt date of October 18. I think they are catching up with these forms.
3 Jan 2013: Called USCIS to check on progress. Tier 2 rep reported that our case was transferred to the Houston field office on November 19 ("Didn't you get the letter?" "No, sorry, we didn't.").
24 Jan 2013: Received response to service request dated January 22. Actively processing, additional review, if you haven't heard from us in 6 months, blah blah. Standard meaningless "go away" letter.
6 Feb 2013: E-mail, text, online status update - APPROVED! "Decision" marked on Case Status online.
8 Feb 2013: E-mail, text, online status update - Post-Decision Activity: approval letter mailed 7 Feb.
25 Mar 2013: NVC representative verified receipt of case file in the mailroom (no number assigned yet). FINALLY.
13 Oct 2012: Returned home to the US without my love
16 Oct 2012: Posted I-130 Packet overnight mail to Phoenix office; G-1145 included
18 Oct 2012: Packet received by USCIS; priority date assigned of 18 Oct 2012
22 Oct 2012: "Notice date" of I-797C, Notice of Action
23 Oct 2012: E-mail USCIS Acceptance Confirmation e-mail received ("Your case has been accepted and routed to the USCIS National Benefits Center for processing.")
23 Oct 2012: Payment posted to my checking account for I-130 fees
24 Oct 2012: Received hard copy I-797C, Notice of Action, in the mail. Our MSC receipt number did not show up in the system.
26 Oct 2012: Called USCIS to ask about MSC number not showing up and they checked and said everything was received and our forms were definitely in the system.
13 Dec 2012: The case status finally showed up in the system as "Initial Review" today, with the correct receipt date of October 18. I think they are catching up with these forms.
3 Jan 2013: Called USCIS to check on progress. Tier 2 rep reported that our case was transferred to the Houston field office on November 19 ("Didn't you get the letter?" "No, sorry, we didn't.").
24 Jan 2013: Received response to service request dated January 22. Actively processing, additional review, if you haven't heard from us in 6 months, blah blah. Standard meaningless "go away" letter.
6 Feb 2013: E-mail, text, online status update - APPROVED! "Decision" marked on Case Status online.
8 Feb 2013: E-mail, text, online status update - Post-Decision Activity: approval letter mailed 7 Feb.
25 Mar 2013: NVC representative verified receipt of case file in the mailroom (no number assigned yet). FINALLY.
Last edited by Noorah101; Apr 4th 2013 at 10:39 pm. Reason: Corrected LON to LND case number