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elfinkel   12

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Hello,

Just wanted to pop in and say hello. I've recently sent in the I-130 for my husband (priority date Oct 31). It's going to be a hard few months, as I recently received a job in the U.S. He will have to stay in Peru while I move to Texas. I'm looking to find support throughout this process however I can.

I've already found that this site is quite helpful. Just finally got around to becoming a member.

- Liz -

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TBoneTX   43,057

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Welcome to the forum.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Pitaya Grand Master

Pitaya   2,576

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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Welcome to the forum.

Completed: K1/K2 (271 days) - AOS/EAD/AP (134 days) - ROC (279 days)

"Si vis amari, ama" - Seneca

 

 

 

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wheresmykoala   52

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Welcome! The separation will be hard, but never forget to remind yourself what you'll have in the end and why it's worth going through this! :)

Tons of people here to help you as well if you ever really need support :)

 K-1  (134 Days)

10/24/16 I-129F Received
10/27/16 NOA 1
11/28/16 NOA 2
12/16/16 NVC Case Number

01/04/17 Case Ready!
02/16/17 Medical Appointment
03/07/17 Interview- APPROVED!
05/25/17 POE 

 

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jwcir12016   32

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Hello,

Just wanted to pop in and say hello. I've recently sent in the I-130 for my husband (priority date Oct 31). It's going to be a hard few months, as I recently received a job in the U.S. He will have to stay in Peru while I move to Texas. I'm looking to find support throughout this process however I can.

I've already found that this site is quite helpful. Just finally got around to becoming a member.

- Liz -

Not sure if you have residency in Peru or not, but did you look into direct filing with the Embassy in Peru. It saves you many months of the process. I stupidly didn't look into this when I was living there, but know someone who went through the entire process in only about 3-4 months that way.

Met in and lived in beneficiary's country 2010-2012

Applied 2012-Approved K1 in 2013 (approx 8 months Noa1-approval)- decided to postpone marriage and live together in beneficiary's country before marriage.

Married 11/30/13 -lived together until filing

Filed for K3-04/06/2015

Noa1 04/06/15

Noa2 08/06/15

NVC case # 09/18/2015-case became CR1 (it's true what they say K3 is obsolete-don't even attempt it)

Paid AOS 09/18/2015

Paid 261 09/23/2015

Sent AOS and IV packed 10/07/15

Scan date 10/08/15

DS-260 10/14/2015

11/10/2015 Found out I had a checklist

11/18/2015 Scan date for information they needed after talking to someone over the phone regarding checklist

11/19/2015 FINALLY recieved actual checklist

11/30/2015 Sent one more extra tax transcript to avoid any possible further checklists

12/16/2015 Requested an Expedite

12/29/2015 Expedite approved, case being sent immediately to Embassy/awaiting interview date

12/31/2015- CEAC shows case as IN TRANSIT

1/11/2016- CEAC shows READY

1/14/2016-Received interview date/packet-case became IR1 (married more then 2 years)

Medical Scheduled 1/22/2016

Medical Completed

Interview Scheduled 2/18/2016

VISA APPROVED 2/18/2016

2/19/2016 VISA ISSUED

3/05/2016 ENTERED USA!!!!

3/16/2016-Paid GC fee

4/25/2016-Received GC in mail!!!!

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elfinkel   12

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Sorry for the late reply, but thanks everyone!! I hope you all had a good holiday season. 

I left Peru two days ago and it's been a hard couple of days. Couldn't stop crying last night for missing my husband so much. I sometimes wonder if I'm doing the stupidest thing. Have to keep focusing on the end goal, I guess. 

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elfinkel   12

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On 12/22/2016 at 10:40 AM, jwcir12016 said:

Not sure if you have residency in Peru or not, but did you look into direct filing with the Embassy in Peru. It saves you many months of the process. I stupidly didn't look into this when I was living there, but know someone who went through the entire process in only about 3-4 months that way.

I stupidly also did not look into the embassy in Peru. However, at this point it seems to make sense to just do it this way since I got a job in Texas and I'm not residing in Lima anymore.

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