Fellow Vjer's
Thanks to all of our wonderful friends here on Visa Journey that helped and encouraged Mel and I through our K-3 Visa process.
We flew back from Manila On October 30th and after a 12 1/2 hour flight went through US Customs at the Port of Entry at Los Angeles International Airport.
The Immigration officer was very kind to us and made the port of entry process fun and pleasant for both of us.
We were very nervous about what would happen but all that the officer did was open the brown envelope from the US Embassy that we hand carried, looked Melindas Visa in her passport, placed the I-94 form inside Mel's Passport and told us some tips for getting her Green Card in the next few months.
The longest part of the process at the P.O.E. was just waiting in line, everything else was simple.
We are at Disneyland today for a couple days and will drive down Pacific Coast Highway as we make our way back to Northern Arizona.
As we woke up together on our first day in America in our new life, we thanked the Lord for being so faithful to us and rejoiced that all of our dreams have come true.
I know that some of you fear that your dreams will not happen but let me encourage you that we also felt the same way through this long process. Just keep doing everything you need to do and stick together through it all, and your day will come too, you will see.
Hang in there, praying for all of you still in the process. Hoping your hopes and dreams come true just like ours have.
Rob and Melinda
Full Version: Melinda and I are Finally Home!
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OOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! 
I am at work, thank you!
People are looking at me like I am crazy!
Disneyland??? How appropriate. Dreams really do come true, huh? That is so sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
I am at work, thank you!
People are looking at me like I am crazy!
Disneyland??? How appropriate. Dreams really do come true, huh? That is so sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Welcome Home..... good to hear all went well at POE...
Wishing both every happiness in your new life together...
Kezzie
Wishing both every happiness in your new life together...
Kezzie
Congrats to you both!!!!!
Have a wonderful time in Disneyland and also in your new lives together in the U.S.
Have a wonderful time in Disneyland and also in your new lives together in the U.S.
QUOTE(raymaga @ Oct 31 2006, 08:12 AM) 
Congrats to you both!!!!!
Have a wonderful time in Disneyland and also in your new lives together in the U.S.
Ditto! It's especially sweet to see another Phil-Am family make it through the maze. May God continue to bless your new family and new life with wonderful fond memories and adventures. Cheers!!!
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 May God bless your new life together!! 
Congratulations Rob & Melinda!!!
I hope it'll be my turn soon.. sniff sniff.. our file got transferred to CSV...sigh....
but I'm very happy for you two...
Congratulations once again!!!! =D
Ada
I hope it'll be my turn soon.. sniff sniff.. our file got transferred to CSV...sigh....
but I'm very happy for you two...
Congratulations once again!!!! =D
Ada
Congratulations & best wishes for you both 
& best wishes for you both
Rob, I am very happy for you it has been a rough year of ups and downs. You lucky dog ha. Got your honey home for Christmas wow... I couldn't think of a better gift.
Enjoy each other! Our turns coming!
Enjoy each other! Our turns coming!
Congratulations. Claudeth went through customs at LAX also and have a very pleasent experience with the customs officer. Enjoy Disneyland! Has Melinda ever been exposed to amusement parks before? Claudeth is afraid of most of the rides so I haven't done much with taking her to Disney or Knotts or Magic Mountain.
QUOTE(Rob and Melinda @ Oct 31 2006, 12:02 PM)
Fellow Vjer's
Thanks to all of our wonderful friends here on Visa Journey that helped and encouraged Mel and I through our K-3 Visa process.
We flew back from Manila On October 30th and after a 12 1/2 hour flight went through US Customs at the Port of Entry at Los Angeles International Airport.
The Immigration officer was very kind to us and made the port of entry process fun and pleasant for both of us.
We were very nervous about what would happen but all that the officer did was open the brown envelope from the US Embassy that we hand carried, looked Melindas Visa in her passport, placed the I-94 form inside Mel's Passport and told us some tips for getting her Green Card in the next few months.
The longest part of the process at the P.O.E. was just waiting in line, everything else was simple.
We are at Disneyland today for a couple days and will drive down Pacific Coast Highway as we make our way back to Northern Arizona.
As we woke up together on our first day in America in our new life, we thanked the Lord for being so faithful to us and rejoiced that all of our dreams have come true.
I know that some of you fear that your dreams will not happen but let me encourage you that we also felt the same way through this long process. Just keep doing everything you need to do and stick together through it all, and your day will come too, you will see.
Hang in there, praying for all of you still in the process. Hoping your hopes and dreams come true just like ours have.
Rob and Melinda
congrats..Rob and Melinda...thank you so much for the encourgement...we all need it dealing with Manila...lol
OH man that is just so sweet. Congratulations to the both of you as you start your life together!!!!!
Oh my God!!! I would kiss and hug my husband for this if he was here. Congratualtions and have a new and wonderful life together!
Welcome home!
HERE ARE MY TIMELINE:
My Naturalization Process:
filed: August, 16, 2004
Fingerprints notice: Feb 10, 2005
Interview notice: June 23, 2005
Interview date: August 10, 2005 (name Check Pending)
Filed Lawsuit 0n 07/11/2006 and got Oath.
Oath Ceremony: Sept. 15, 2006 I'm a citizen
My Wife I-130:
filed: 3-20-2006
NOA1: 3-22-2006
updated w/ citizenship: 9-18-06 (sent via FEDEX)
09/20/2006: Called USCIS to upgrade- No Help
10/02/2006: Recieved letter from USCIS, required copy of US citizenship even I did sent them as soon as I became US citizen on 09/18/2006.
10/31/06 - tried to upgrade again! - told to call back in 61 days from 09/18/2006.
My wife K-3:
Mailed: Sept. 16, 2006
Received: Sept. 18, 2006
NOTICE date: Sept. 22, 2006
received notice in mail: Sept. 27
10/25/06: Notice of transfer to Vermont Center issued
10/26/06: touched & status changed with notice of transfer
Lets see how long I have to wait more.
My Naturalization Process:
filed: August, 16, 2004
Fingerprints notice: Feb 10, 2005
Interview notice: June 23, 2005
Interview date: August 10, 2005 (name Check Pending)
Filed Lawsuit 0n 07/11/2006 and got Oath.
Oath Ceremony: Sept. 15, 2006 I'm a citizen
My Wife I-130:
filed: 3-20-2006
NOA1: 3-22-2006
updated w/ citizenship: 9-18-06 (sent via FEDEX)
09/20/2006: Called USCIS to upgrade- No Help
10/02/2006: Recieved letter from USCIS, required copy of US citizenship even I did sent them as soon as I became US citizen on 09/18/2006.
10/31/06 - tried to upgrade again! - told to call back in 61 days from 09/18/2006.
My wife K-3:
Mailed: Sept. 16, 2006
Received: Sept. 18, 2006
NOTICE date: Sept. 22, 2006
received notice in mail: Sept. 27
10/25/06: Notice of transfer to Vermont Center issued
10/26/06: touched & status changed with notice of transfer
Lets see how long I have to wait more.
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