Immigrant Visa (I-130 Filed in USA) - Timeline Only!
Jun 12th 2013, 10:01 am
#76
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Joined: Apr 2010
Location: The Boonies, GA
Posts: 9,561
Re: Immigrant Visa (I-130 Filed in USA) - Timeline Only!
18 June 2012 - I-130 received at VSC (NOA1)
05 Mar 2013 - RFE received, Marriage Cert requested.
08 Mar 2013 - RFE received back at VSC.
20 Mar 2013 - I-130 approved. Huzzah! (275 days since NOA1)
08 Apr 2013 - Case number assigned by NVC. DS-3032 sent to NVC.
09 Apr 2013 - Medical booked, 7th May @ 12.50pm. Affidavit of Support Bill invoiced and Paid.
11 Apr 2013 - Affidavit of Support packet received at NVC.
18 Apr 2013 - Choice of address and agent DS-3032 processed by NVC and e-mail notification received
19 Apr 2013 - IV Bill Invoiced & Paid
23 Apr 2013 - Affidavit of Support accepted
25 Apr 2013 - IV packet sent to NVC
26 Apr 2013 - IV packet received at NVC
07 May 2013 - Medical attended, BP elevated. Follow up with own GP scheduled.
10 May 2013 - Follow up with GP attended, blood pressure within norms. Letter draft to pick up wednesday. Case Complete at NVC.
13 May 2013 - Interview scheduled. June 12th
15 May 2013 - GP letter collected and e-mailed to Knightsbridge.
17 May 2013 - GP letter RE: Blood Pressure accepted by Knightsbridge as meeting requirments, Medical Results forwarded to Embassy Visa section.
22 May 2013 - Knightsbridge Doctors confirm medical results received and signed for at Visa Section, CEAC shows case received at Embassy. Good to go for interview.
12 June 2013 - Interview @ LND. Approved
21 Aug 2013 - US PoE Entry, ATL.
05 Mar 2013 - RFE received, Marriage Cert requested.
08 Mar 2013 - RFE received back at VSC.
20 Mar 2013 - I-130 approved. Huzzah! (275 days since NOA1)
08 Apr 2013 - Case number assigned by NVC. DS-3032 sent to NVC.
09 Apr 2013 - Medical booked, 7th May @ 12.50pm. Affidavit of Support Bill invoiced and Paid.
11 Apr 2013 - Affidavit of Support packet received at NVC.
18 Apr 2013 - Choice of address and agent DS-3032 processed by NVC and e-mail notification received
19 Apr 2013 - IV Bill Invoiced & Paid
23 Apr 2013 - Affidavit of Support accepted
25 Apr 2013 - IV packet sent to NVC
26 Apr 2013 - IV packet received at NVC
07 May 2013 - Medical attended, BP elevated. Follow up with own GP scheduled.
10 May 2013 - Follow up with GP attended, blood pressure within norms. Letter draft to pick up wednesday. Case Complete at NVC.
13 May 2013 - Interview scheduled. June 12th
15 May 2013 - GP letter collected and e-mailed to Knightsbridge.
17 May 2013 - GP letter RE: Blood Pressure accepted by Knightsbridge as meeting requirments, Medical Results forwarded to Embassy Visa section.
22 May 2013 - Knightsbridge Doctors confirm medical results received and signed for at Visa Section, CEAC shows case received at Embassy. Good to go for interview.
12 June 2013 - Interview @ LND. Approved
21 Aug 2013 - US PoE Entry, ATL.
Last edited by civilservant; Jun 12th 2013 at 11:50 am.
Jun 13th 2013, 9:39 pm
#77
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Joined: Sep 2012
Location: Wilmington, NC
Posts: 161
Re: Immigrant Visa (I-130 Filed 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'.
19 April 2013: I-130 Approved-Raleigh-Durham Field Office.
13 May 2013: Case number assigned by NVC
14 May 2013: DS-3032 choice of agent e-mailed. (Used E-mail template version)
22 May 2013: Invoice for Affidavit of Support generated and paid.
23 May 2013: Choice of address and agent DS-3032 processed by NVC and e-mail notification received.
24 May 2013: IV Bill Invoiced & Paid
30 May 2013: IV packet & Affidavit of Support packet sent to NVC
31 May 2013: IV packet & Affidavit of Support packet received at NVC / Medical scheduled, June 21
13 June 2013: "false checklist" received for IV packet, indicating (reputedly) Affidavit of Support acceptance
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-Raleigh-Durham Field Office.
13 May 2013: Case number assigned by NVC
14 May 2013: DS-3032 choice of agent e-mailed. (Used E-mail template version)
22 May 2013: Invoice for Affidavit of Support generated and paid.
23 May 2013: Choice of address and agent DS-3032 processed by NVC and e-mail notification received.
24 May 2013: IV Bill Invoiced & Paid
30 May 2013: IV packet & Affidavit of Support packet sent to NVC
31 May 2013: IV packet & Affidavit of Support packet received at NVC / Medical scheduled, June 21
13 June 2013: "false checklist" received for IV packet, indicating (reputedly) Affidavit of Support acceptance
Jun 14th 2013, 1:53 pm
#78
Mouthy Yank
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 2,229
Re: Immigrant Visa (I-130 Filed 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.
03 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.
06 Feb 2013: E-mail, text, online status update - APPROVED! "Decision" marked on Case Status online.
08 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.
04 Apr 2013: Case number assigned at NVC. NO! It says DBL, not LND! American-educated processing clerk thought Northern Ireland was the same as Ireland. Called back, got someone to ask a supervisor, supervisor noticed the error and is getting it fixed.
08 Apr 2013: Correct case number verified; invoice ID and beneficiary ID assigned and e-mail addresses taken
12 Apr 2013: AOS packet received by NVC (according to post office)
18 Apr 2013: Choice of address and agent DS-3032 processed by NVC and e-mail notification received
19 Apr 2013: IV Bill Invoiced & Paid
22 Apr 2013: IV packet sent off today, overnight mail
23 Apr 2013: IV packet delivered to NVC (per usps.com tracking); "false checklist" received for IV packet, indicating (reputedly) Affidavit of Support acceptance
01 May 2013: Received a second false checklist; call to NVC reveals they have not yet started working on IV packet and they want nothing specific from me. Quoted 4 weeks processing time
06 May 2013: Case Complete at NVC!
13 May 2013: Interview scheduled, June 14
13 May 2013: Information packet for interview received by e-mail (both my e-mail and my husband's e-mail)
15 May 2013: Medical scheduled, June 3
17 May 2013: Case packet left NVC
20 May 2013: Case packet delivered to London
** 22 May 2013: CEAC Case Status shows READY
03 June 2013: Medical in London, no issues.
14 June 2013: APPROVED!! CEAC site still says "Administrative Processing" but hubby says he was told he was positively approved. Shock and consternation and relief!!
* It turns out the delay was caused by Houston local office shipping the case to the NRC instead of the NVC, per letter from the Houston Congressional liaison to Senator Cornyn's Immigration staffer.
** CEAC Case Status has shown updates in READY status two or three times since then; must be file handling steps.
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.
03 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.
06 Feb 2013: E-mail, text, online status update - APPROVED! "Decision" marked on Case Status online.
08 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.
04 Apr 2013: Case number assigned at NVC. NO! It says DBL, not LND! American-educated processing clerk thought Northern Ireland was the same as Ireland. Called back, got someone to ask a supervisor, supervisor noticed the error and is getting it fixed.
08 Apr 2013: Correct case number verified; invoice ID and beneficiary ID assigned and e-mail addresses taken
12 Apr 2013: AOS packet received by NVC (according to post office)
18 Apr 2013: Choice of address and agent DS-3032 processed by NVC and e-mail notification received
19 Apr 2013: IV Bill Invoiced & Paid
22 Apr 2013: IV packet sent off today, overnight mail
23 Apr 2013: IV packet delivered to NVC (per usps.com tracking); "false checklist" received for IV packet, indicating (reputedly) Affidavit of Support acceptance
01 May 2013: Received a second false checklist; call to NVC reveals they have not yet started working on IV packet and they want nothing specific from me. Quoted 4 weeks processing time
06 May 2013: Case Complete at NVC!
13 May 2013: Interview scheduled, June 14
13 May 2013: Information packet for interview received by e-mail (both my e-mail and my husband's e-mail)
15 May 2013: Medical scheduled, June 3
17 May 2013: Case packet left NVC
20 May 2013: Case packet delivered to London
** 22 May 2013: CEAC Case Status shows READY
03 June 2013: Medical in London, no issues.
14 June 2013: APPROVED!! CEAC site still says "Administrative Processing" but hubby says he was told he was positively approved. Shock and consternation and relief!!
* It turns out the delay was caused by Houston local office shipping the case to the NRC instead of the NVC, per letter from the Houston Congressional liaison to Senator Cornyn's Immigration staffer.
** CEAC Case Status has shown updates in READY status two or three times since then; must be file handling steps.
Jun 14th 2013, 3:10 pm
#79
Often not so civil...
Joined: Apr 2010
Location: The Boonies, GA
Posts: 9,561
Re: Immigrant Visa (I-130 Filed in USA) - Timeline Only!
18 June 2012 - I-130 received at VSC (NOA1)
05 Mar 2013 - RFE received, Marriage Cert requested.
08 Mar 2013 - RFE received back at VSC.
20 Mar 2013 - I-130 approved. Huzzah! (275 days since NOA1)
08 Apr 2013 - Case number assigned by NVC. DS-3032 sent to NVC.
09 Apr 2013 - Medical booked, 7th May @ 12.50pm. Affidavit of Support Bill invoiced and Paid.
11 Apr 2013 - Affidavit of Support packet received at NVC.
18 Apr 2013 - Choice of address and agent DS-3032 processed by NVC and e-mail notification received
19 Apr 2013 - IV Bill Invoiced & Paid
23 Apr 2013 - Affidavit of Support accepted
25 Apr 2013 - IV packet sent to NVC
26 Apr 2013 - IV packet received at NVC
07 May 2013 - Medical attended, BP elevated. Follow up with own GP scheduled.
10 May 2013 - Follow up with GP attended, blood pressure within norms. Letter draft to pick up wednesday. Case Complete at NVC.
13 May 2013 - Interview scheduled. June 12th
15 May 2013 - GP letter collected and e-mailed to Knightsbridge.
17 May 2013 - GP letter RE: Blood Pressure accepted by Knightsbridge as meeting requirments, Medical Results forwarded to Embassy Visa section.
22 May 2013 - Knightsbridge Doctors confirm medical results received and signed for at Visa Section, CEAC shows case received at Embassy. Good to go for interview.
12 June 2013 - Interview @ LND. Approved
17 June 2013 - Passport w/Visa & 'Do Not Open' Envelope Delivered
21 Aug 2013 - US PoE Entry, ATL.
05 Mar 2013 - RFE received, Marriage Cert requested.
08 Mar 2013 - RFE received back at VSC.
20 Mar 2013 - I-130 approved. Huzzah! (275 days since NOA1)
08 Apr 2013 - Case number assigned by NVC. DS-3032 sent to NVC.
09 Apr 2013 - Medical booked, 7th May @ 12.50pm. Affidavit of Support Bill invoiced and Paid.
11 Apr 2013 - Affidavit of Support packet received at NVC.
18 Apr 2013 - Choice of address and agent DS-3032 processed by NVC and e-mail notification received
19 Apr 2013 - IV Bill Invoiced & Paid
23 Apr 2013 - Affidavit of Support accepted
25 Apr 2013 - IV packet sent to NVC
26 Apr 2013 - IV packet received at NVC
07 May 2013 - Medical attended, BP elevated. Follow up with own GP scheduled.
10 May 2013 - Follow up with GP attended, blood pressure within norms. Letter draft to pick up wednesday. Case Complete at NVC.
13 May 2013 - Interview scheduled. June 12th
15 May 2013 - GP letter collected and e-mailed to Knightsbridge.
17 May 2013 - GP letter RE: Blood Pressure accepted by Knightsbridge as meeting requirments, Medical Results forwarded to Embassy Visa section.
22 May 2013 - Knightsbridge Doctors confirm medical results received and signed for at Visa Section, CEAC shows case received at Embassy. Good to go for interview.
12 June 2013 - Interview @ LND. Approved
17 June 2013 - Passport w/Visa & 'Do Not Open' Envelope Delivered
21 Aug 2013 - US PoE Entry, ATL.
Jun 14th 2013, 4:51 pm
#80
Mouthy Yank
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 2,229
Re: Immigrant Visa (I-130 Filed in USA) - Timeline Only!
The "Administrative Processing" flag on CEAC Visa Status changed to "Issued" just now. We're in!
(scroll two up to see the timeline)
(scroll two up to see the timeline)
Jun 17th 2013, 5:43 pm
#81
Forum Regular
Joined: Sep 2012
Location: Wilmington, NC
Posts: 161
Re: Immigrant Visa (I-130 Filed 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'.
19 April 2013: I-130 Approved-Raleigh-Durham Field Office.
13 May 2013: Case number assigned by NVC
14 May 2013: DS-3032 choice of agent e-mailed. (Used E-mail template version)
22 May 2013: Invoice for Affidavit of Support generated and paid.
23 May 2013: Choice of address and agent DS-3032 processed by NVC and e-mail notification received.
24 May 2013: IV Bill Invoiced & Paid
30 May 2013: IV packet & Affidavit of Support packet sent to NVC
31 May 2013: IV packet & Affidavit of Support packet received at NVC / Medical scheduled, June 21
13 June 2013: "false checklist" received for IV packet, indicating (reputedly) Affidavit of Support acceptance
17 June 2013: Case Complete at NVC
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-Raleigh-Durham Field Office.
13 May 2013: Case number assigned by NVC
14 May 2013: DS-3032 choice of agent e-mailed. (Used E-mail template version)
22 May 2013: Invoice for Affidavit of Support generated and paid.
23 May 2013: Choice of address and agent DS-3032 processed by NVC and e-mail notification received.
24 May 2013: IV Bill Invoiced & Paid
30 May 2013: IV packet & Affidavit of Support packet sent to NVC
31 May 2013: IV packet & Affidavit of Support packet received at NVC / Medical scheduled, June 21
13 June 2013: "false checklist" received for IV packet, indicating (reputedly) Affidavit of Support acceptance
17 June 2013: Case Complete at NVC
Jun 18th 2013, 1:41 pm
#82
Mouthy Yank
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 2,229
Re: Immigrant Visa (I-130 Filed 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.
03 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.
06 Feb 2013: E-mail, text, online status update - APPROVED! "Decision" marked on Case Status online.
08 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.
04 Apr 2013: Case number assigned at NVC. NO! It says DBL, not LND! American-educated processing clerk thought Northern Ireland was the same as Ireland. Called back, got someone to ask a supervisor, supervisor noticed the error and is getting it fixed.
08 Apr 2013: Correct case number verified; invoice ID and beneficiary ID assigned and e-mail addresses taken
12 Apr 2013: AOS packet received by NVC (according to post office)
18 Apr 2013: Choice of address and agent DS-3032 processed by NVC and e-mail notification received
19 Apr 2013: IV Bill Invoiced & Paid
22 Apr 2013: IV packet sent off today, overnight mail
23 Apr 2013: IV packet delivered to NVC (per usps.com tracking); "false checklist" received for IV packet, indicating (reputedly) Affidavit of Support acceptance
01 May 2013: Received a second false checklist; call to NVC reveals they have not yet started working on IV packet and they want nothing specific from me. Quoted 4 weeks processing time
06 May 2013: Case Complete at NVC!
13 May 2013: Interview scheduled, June 14
13 May 2013: Information packet for interview received by e-mail (both my e-mail and my husband's e-mail)
15 May 2013: Medical scheduled, June 3
17 May 2013: Case packet left NVC
20 May 2013: Case packet delivered to London
** 22 May 2013: CEAC Case Status shows Ready
03 June 2013: Medical in London, no issues.
14 June 2013: Interview in London: APPROVED!! CEAC Case Status shows AP first, then Issued.
19 June 2013: Passport/visa delivery. Tentative POE Dublin June 28.
* It turns out the delay was caused by Houston local office shipping the case to the NRC instead of the NVC, per letter from the Houston Congressional liaison to Senator Cornyn's Immigration staffer.
** CEAC Case Status has shown updates in READY status two or three times since then; must be file handling steps.
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.
03 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.
06 Feb 2013: E-mail, text, online status update - APPROVED! "Decision" marked on Case Status online.
08 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.
04 Apr 2013: Case number assigned at NVC. NO! It says DBL, not LND! American-educated processing clerk thought Northern Ireland was the same as Ireland. Called back, got someone to ask a supervisor, supervisor noticed the error and is getting it fixed.
08 Apr 2013: Correct case number verified; invoice ID and beneficiary ID assigned and e-mail addresses taken
12 Apr 2013: AOS packet received by NVC (according to post office)
18 Apr 2013: Choice of address and agent DS-3032 processed by NVC and e-mail notification received
19 Apr 2013: IV Bill Invoiced & Paid
22 Apr 2013: IV packet sent off today, overnight mail
23 Apr 2013: IV packet delivered to NVC (per usps.com tracking); "false checklist" received for IV packet, indicating (reputedly) Affidavit of Support acceptance
01 May 2013: Received a second false checklist; call to NVC reveals they have not yet started working on IV packet and they want nothing specific from me. Quoted 4 weeks processing time
06 May 2013: Case Complete at NVC!
13 May 2013: Interview scheduled, June 14
13 May 2013: Information packet for interview received by e-mail (both my e-mail and my husband's e-mail)
15 May 2013: Medical scheduled, June 3
17 May 2013: Case packet left NVC
20 May 2013: Case packet delivered to London
** 22 May 2013: CEAC Case Status shows Ready
03 June 2013: Medical in London, no issues.
14 June 2013: Interview in London: APPROVED!! CEAC Case Status shows AP first, then Issued.
19 June 2013: Passport/visa delivery. Tentative POE Dublin June 28.
* It turns out the delay was caused by Houston local office shipping the case to the NRC instead of the NVC, per letter from the Houston Congressional liaison to Senator Cornyn's Immigration staffer.
** CEAC Case Status has shown updates in READY status two or three times since then; must be file handling steps.
Jun 20th 2013, 2:04 pm
#83
Mouthy Yank
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 2,229
Re: Immigrant Visa (I-130 Filed 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.
03 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.
06 Feb 2013: E-mail, text, online status update - APPROVED! "Decision" marked on Case Status online.
08 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). Delay due to mis-ship of case file to NRC, not NVC.
04 Apr 2013: Case number assigned at NVC. NO! It says DBL, not LND! American-educated processing clerk thought Northern Ireland was the same as Ireland. Called back, got someone to ask a supervisor, supervisor noticed the error and is getting it fixed.
08 Apr 2013: Correct case number verified; invoice ID and beneficiary ID assigned and e-mail addresses taken
12 Apr 2013: AOS packet received by NVC (according to post office)
18 Apr 2013: Choice of address and agent DS-3032 processed by NVC and e-mail notification received
19 Apr 2013: IV Bill Invoiced & Paid
22 Apr 2013: IV packet sent off today, overnight mail
23 Apr 2013: IV packet delivered to NVC (per usps.com tracking); "false checklist" received for IV packet, indicating (reputedly) Affidavit of Support acceptance
01 May 2013: Received a second false checklist; call to NVC reveals they have not yet started working on IV packet and they want nothing specific from me. Quoted 4 weeks processing time
06 May 2013: Case Complete at NVC!
13 May 2013: Interview scheduled, June 14
13 May 2013: Information packet for interview received by e-mail (both my e-mail and my husband's e-mail)
15 May 2013: Medical scheduled, June 3
17 May 2013: Case packet left NVC
20 May 2013: Case packet delivered to London
22 May 2013: CEAC Case Status shows Ready
03 June 2013: Medical in London, no issues.
14 June 2013: Interview in London: APPROVED!! CEAC Case Status shows AP first, then Issued.
19 June 2013: Passport/visa/sealed envelope packet delivered
20 June 2013: New immigrant fee paid
28 June 2013: POE Houston (IAH)
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.
03 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.
06 Feb 2013: E-mail, text, online status update - APPROVED! "Decision" marked on Case Status online.
08 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). Delay due to mis-ship of case file to NRC, not NVC.
04 Apr 2013: Case number assigned at NVC. NO! It says DBL, not LND! American-educated processing clerk thought Northern Ireland was the same as Ireland. Called back, got someone to ask a supervisor, supervisor noticed the error and is getting it fixed.
08 Apr 2013: Correct case number verified; invoice ID and beneficiary ID assigned and e-mail addresses taken
12 Apr 2013: AOS packet received by NVC (according to post office)
18 Apr 2013: Choice of address and agent DS-3032 processed by NVC and e-mail notification received
19 Apr 2013: IV Bill Invoiced & Paid
22 Apr 2013: IV packet sent off today, overnight mail
23 Apr 2013: IV packet delivered to NVC (per usps.com tracking); "false checklist" received for IV packet, indicating (reputedly) Affidavit of Support acceptance
01 May 2013: Received a second false checklist; call to NVC reveals they have not yet started working on IV packet and they want nothing specific from me. Quoted 4 weeks processing time
06 May 2013: Case Complete at NVC!
13 May 2013: Interview scheduled, June 14
13 May 2013: Information packet for interview received by e-mail (both my e-mail and my husband's e-mail)
15 May 2013: Medical scheduled, June 3
17 May 2013: Case packet left NVC
20 May 2013: Case packet delivered to London
22 May 2013: CEAC Case Status shows Ready
03 June 2013: Medical in London, no issues.
14 June 2013: Interview in London: APPROVED!! CEAC Case Status shows AP first, then Issued.
19 June 2013: Passport/visa/sealed envelope packet delivered
20 June 2013: New immigrant fee paid
28 June 2013: POE Houston (IAH)
Last edited by Speedwell; Jun 20th 2013 at 2:19 pm.
Jun 21st 2013, 7:18 pm
#84
Forum Regular
Joined: Sep 2012
Location: Wilmington, NC
Posts: 161
Re: Immigrant Visa (I-130 Filed 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'.
19 April 2013: I-130 Approved-Raleigh-Durham Field Office.
13 May 2013: Case number assigned by NVC
14 May 2013: DS-3032 choice of agent e-mailed. (Used E-mail template version)
22 May 2013: Invoice for Affidavit of Support generated and paid.
23 May 2013: Choice of address and agent DS-3032 processed by NVC and e-mail notification received.
24 May 2013: IV Bill Invoiced & Paid
30 May 2013: IV packet & Affidavit of Support packet sent to NVC
31 May 2013: IV packet & Affidavit of Support packet received at NVC / Medical scheduled, June 21
13 June 2013: "false checklist" received for IV packet, indicating (reputedly) Affidavit of Support acceptance
17 June 2013: Case Complete at NVC
21 June 2013: Medical attended, no issues.
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-Raleigh-Durham Field Office.
13 May 2013: Case number assigned by NVC
14 May 2013: DS-3032 choice of agent e-mailed. (Used E-mail template version)
22 May 2013: Invoice for Affidavit of Support generated and paid.
23 May 2013: Choice of address and agent DS-3032 processed by NVC and e-mail notification received.
24 May 2013: IV Bill Invoiced & Paid
30 May 2013: IV packet & Affidavit of Support packet sent to NVC
31 May 2013: IV packet & Affidavit of Support packet received at NVC / Medical scheduled, June 21
13 June 2013: "false checklist" received for IV packet, indicating (reputedly) Affidavit of Support acceptance
17 June 2013: Case Complete at NVC
21 June 2013: Medical attended, no issues.
Jul 1st 2013, 10:34 am
#85
Forum Regular
Joined: Sep 2012
Location: Webster, TX
Posts: 65
Re: Immigrant Visa (I-130 Filed in USA) - Timeline Only!
17 July 2012: Wedding
5 Oct 2012: I-130 packet posted
9 Oct 2012: E-Mail notice of packet acceptance
11 Jan 2013: Received notice of I-130 approval
25 April 2013: Received NVC case number, DS-3032 and Affidavit of Support fee invoice from
13 May 2013: Interview scheduled for June 28th
30 May 2013: Medical - classified as a 'Class B' (Have been denied 2 visa's previously as classified as a Class A) this is a huge relief!!!
28 June 2013: Visa Approved!!!
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=774206
5 Oct 2012: I-130 packet posted
9 Oct 2012: E-Mail notice of packet acceptance
11 Jan 2013: Received notice of I-130 approval
25 April 2013: Received NVC case number, DS-3032 and Affidavit of Support fee invoice from
13 May 2013: Interview scheduled for June 28th
30 May 2013: Medical - classified as a 'Class B' (Have been denied 2 visa's previously as classified as a Class A) this is a huge relief!!!
28 June 2013: Visa Approved!!!
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=774206
Jul 3rd 2013, 3:42 pm
#86
Forum Regular
Joined: Sep 2012
Location: Webster, TX
Posts: 65
Re: Immigrant Visa (I-130 Filed in USA) - Timeline Only!
17 July 2012: Wedding
05 Oct 2012: I-130 packet posted
09 Oct 2012: E-Mail notice of packet acceptance
11 Jan 2013: Received notice of I-130 approval
25 April 2013: Received NVC case number, DS-3032 and Affidavit of Support fee invoice from
13 May 2013: Interview scheduled for June 28th
30 May 2013: Medical - classified as a 'Class B' (Have been denied 2 visa's previously as classified as a Class A) this is a huge relief!!!
28 June 2013: Visa Approved!!!
03 July 2013: Passport delivered
14 July 2013: POE Houston (IAH)
05 Oct 2012: I-130 packet posted
09 Oct 2012: E-Mail notice of packet acceptance
11 Jan 2013: Received notice of I-130 approval
25 April 2013: Received NVC case number, DS-3032 and Affidavit of Support fee invoice from
13 May 2013: Interview scheduled for June 28th
30 May 2013: Medical - classified as a 'Class B' (Have been denied 2 visa's previously as classified as a Class A) this is a huge relief!!!
28 June 2013: Visa Approved!!!
03 July 2013: Passport delivered
14 July 2013: POE Houston (IAH)
Jul 9th 2013, 2:06 am
#87
Mouthy Yank
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 2,229
Re: Immigrant Visa (I-130 Filed 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.
03 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.
06 Feb 2013: E-mail, text, online status update - APPROVED! "Decision" marked on Case Status online.
08 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). Delay due to mis-ship of case file to NRC, not NVC.
04 Apr 2013: Case number assigned at NVC. NO! It says DBL, not LND! American-educated processing clerk thought Northern Ireland was the same as Ireland. Called back, got someone to ask a supervisor, supervisor noticed the error and is getting it fixed.
08 Apr 2013: Correct case number verified; invoice ID and beneficiary ID assigned and e-mail addresses taken
12 Apr 2013: AOS packet received by NVC (according to post office)
18 Apr 2013: Choice of address and agent DS-3032 processed by NVC and e-mail notification received
19 Apr 2013: IV Bill Invoiced & Paid
22 Apr 2013: IV packet sent off today, overnight mail
23 Apr 2013: IV packet delivered to NVC (per usps.com tracking); "false checklist" received for IV packet, indicating (reputedly) Affidavit of Support acceptance
01 May 2013: Received a second false checklist; call to NVC reveals they have not yet started working on IV packet and they want nothing specific from me. Quoted 4 weeks processing time
06 May 2013: Case Complete at NVC!
13 May 2013: Interview scheduled, June 14
13 May 2013: Information packet for interview received by e-mail (both my e-mail and my husband's e-mail)
15 May 2013: Medical scheduled, June 3
17 May 2013: Case packet left NVC
20 May 2013: Case packet delivered to London
22 May 2013: CEAC Case Status shows Ready
03 June 2013: Medical in London, no issues.
14 June 2013: Interview in London: APPROVED!! CEAC Case Status shows AP first, then Issued.
19 June 2013: Passport/visa/sealed envelope packet delivered
20 June 2013: New immigrant fee paid
28 June 2013: POE Houston (IAH) 3.5 hours in secondary, of which 10 minutes was actual processing of his file!
03 July 2013: Social Security Number assigned (box was ticked on DS-230)
08 July 2013: Went to Social Security Administration office and got a letter verifying SSN (the actual card has not arrived yet but he is already looking for work)
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.
03 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.
06 Feb 2013: E-mail, text, online status update - APPROVED! "Decision" marked on Case Status online.
08 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). Delay due to mis-ship of case file to NRC, not NVC.
04 Apr 2013: Case number assigned at NVC. NO! It says DBL, not LND! American-educated processing clerk thought Northern Ireland was the same as Ireland. Called back, got someone to ask a supervisor, supervisor noticed the error and is getting it fixed.
08 Apr 2013: Correct case number verified; invoice ID and beneficiary ID assigned and e-mail addresses taken
12 Apr 2013: AOS packet received by NVC (according to post office)
18 Apr 2013: Choice of address and agent DS-3032 processed by NVC and e-mail notification received
19 Apr 2013: IV Bill Invoiced & Paid
22 Apr 2013: IV packet sent off today, overnight mail
23 Apr 2013: IV packet delivered to NVC (per usps.com tracking); "false checklist" received for IV packet, indicating (reputedly) Affidavit of Support acceptance
01 May 2013: Received a second false checklist; call to NVC reveals they have not yet started working on IV packet and they want nothing specific from me. Quoted 4 weeks processing time
06 May 2013: Case Complete at NVC!
13 May 2013: Interview scheduled, June 14
13 May 2013: Information packet for interview received by e-mail (both my e-mail and my husband's e-mail)
15 May 2013: Medical scheduled, June 3
17 May 2013: Case packet left NVC
20 May 2013: Case packet delivered to London
22 May 2013: CEAC Case Status shows Ready
03 June 2013: Medical in London, no issues.
14 June 2013: Interview in London: APPROVED!! CEAC Case Status shows AP first, then Issued.
19 June 2013: Passport/visa/sealed envelope packet delivered
20 June 2013: New immigrant fee paid
28 June 2013: POE Houston (IAH) 3.5 hours in secondary, of which 10 minutes was actual processing of his file!
03 July 2013: Social Security Number assigned (box was ticked on DS-230)
08 July 2013: Went to Social Security Administration office and got a letter verifying SSN (the actual card has not arrived yet but he is already looking for work)
Last edited by Speedwell; Jul 9th 2013 at 2:10 am.
Jul 12th 2013, 9:18 pm
#88
Forum Regular
Joined: Sep 2012
Location: Wilmington, NC
Posts: 161
Re: Immigrant Visa (I-130 Filed 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'.
19 April 2013: I-130 Approved-Raleigh-Durham Field Office.
13 May 2013: Case number assigned by NVC
14 May 2013: DS-3032 choice of agent e-mailed. (Used E-mail template version)
22 May 2013: Invoice for Affidavit of Support generated and paid.
23 May 2013: Choice of address and agent DS-3032 processed by NVC and e-mail notification received.
24 May 2013: IV Bill Invoiced & Paid
30 May 2013: IV packet & Affidavit of Support packet sent to NVC
31 May 2013: IV packet & Affidavit of Support packet received at NVC / Medical scheduled, June 21
13 June 2013: "false checklist" received for IV packet, indicating (reputedly) Affidavit of Support acceptance
17 June 2013: Case Complete at NVC
21 June 2013: Medical attended, no issues.
12 July 2013: Interview scheduled, August 21st (Finally!!!)
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-Raleigh-Durham Field Office.
13 May 2013: Case number assigned by NVC
14 May 2013: DS-3032 choice of agent e-mailed. (Used E-mail template version)
22 May 2013: Invoice for Affidavit of Support generated and paid.
23 May 2013: Choice of address and agent DS-3032 processed by NVC and e-mail notification received.
24 May 2013: IV Bill Invoiced & Paid
30 May 2013: IV packet & Affidavit of Support packet sent to NVC
31 May 2013: IV packet & Affidavit of Support packet received at NVC / Medical scheduled, June 21
13 June 2013: "false checklist" received for IV packet, indicating (reputedly) Affidavit of Support acceptance
17 June 2013: Case Complete at NVC
21 June 2013: Medical attended, no issues.
12 July 2013: Interview scheduled, August 21st (Finally!!!)
Jul 12th 2013, 9:18 pm
#89
Often not so civil...
Joined: Apr 2010
Location: The Boonies, GA
Posts: 9,561
Re: Immigrant Visa (I-130 Filed in USA) - Timeline Only!
The date I arrive in the US
Aug 21st 2013, 12:28 pm
#90
Forum Regular
Joined: Sep 2012
Location: Wilmington, NC
Posts: 161
Re: Immigrant Visa (I-130 Filed in USA) - Timeline Only!
Re: Immigrant Visa (I-130 Filed 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'.
19 April 2013: I-130 Approved-Raleigh-Durham Field Office.
13 May 2013: Case number assigned by NVC
14 May 2013: DS-3032 choice of agent e-mailed. (Used E-mail template version)
22 May 2013: Invoice for Affidavit of Support generated and paid.
23 May 2013: Choice of address and agent DS-3032 processed by NVC and e-mail notification received.
24 May 2013: IV Bill Invoiced & Paid
30 May 2013: IV packet & Affidavit of Support packet sent to NVC
31 May 2013: IV packet & Affidavit of Support packet received at NVC / Medical scheduled, June 21
13 June 2013: "false checklist" received for IV packet, indicating (reputedly) Affidavit of Support acceptance
21 August 2013: Interview @ LND - Approved
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-Raleigh-Durham Field Office.
13 May 2013: Case number assigned by NVC
14 May 2013: DS-3032 choice of agent e-mailed. (Used E-mail template version)
22 May 2013: Invoice for Affidavit of Support generated and paid.
23 May 2013: Choice of address and agent DS-3032 processed by NVC and e-mail notification received.
24 May 2013: IV Bill Invoiced & Paid
30 May 2013: IV packet & Affidavit of Support packet sent to NVC
31 May 2013: IV packet & Affidavit of Support packet received at NVC / Medical scheduled, June 21
13 June 2013: "false checklist" received for IV packet, indicating (reputedly) Affidavit of Support acceptance
21 August 2013: Interview @ LND - Approved