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I am completely relieved and bursting with excitement... yeah, over the moon is a better way to put it! Thanks for everyone's support and advice here... it made the process so much easier and sensible.

Keith said it seems like the interview isn't really a problem - but that he definitely got the feeling that the more organized you are before you get there, the better, since it puts the consular officials more at ease. he was seeing exasperated faces at other windows, and that was only a few minutes after he got there in the morning.

As long as you're prepared and careful about having all the documents, you'll be fine. Good luck next week!! :thumbs:

OMG!! U must be over the moon! Thanku for writing a review so quickly

CONGRATS ;)

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here's the hilarious part... after a few minutes, the lady told him, "Um, sir, I'm sorry but we can we hurry along a bit?" :lol:

Haha that's funny. Well done! Easy ain't it!

See you around for AOS. :)

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Feb 2005 - Met online through brit band doves

Dec 15th 2005 - Met for first time at U2 concert in NE, USA

Apr 30 2008 K1 Interview Approved

Dec 11 2008 AOS approved

Dec 18 2008 Permanent Resident card received

Oct 22 2010 ROC NOA 1 Received

Jan 31 2011 ROC Approved

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Filed: Country: United Kingdom
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January 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Malia & Tom (Tom_g), jmrb, Dazzler, walkies_a, julez & Griff, English Muffin, Stephen & Amber, Chris & Amy, Shorty & Nilz, NikkisPrecious, Randy & Maggie(Mustang-sally), ddkm, Gwen666, Teachmehistory, Jeff & Bev (Wellywench), Shadow42 (Andrew & Robin), Chelsea & Ed (edchels), DD2004, Barrel_roll

February 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:

C and J (Cheryl & Josh), Tinkerbelle, weedebz, nacampbell (Neil & Annie), kdancer, GlenandLisa, Lil-Lost-Girl, lostpup, jodinjames, Janaus, Courtney, Gareth's Girl, ericdraven

March 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Bforbarree, StillthePrettiest, toshtishtash, londonuk, pkscotus, lisalu100, Darren&Laura, tomsandi, DonnaB, ladyynara, babblesgirl, zoobuffalo and KJC.

April 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Geordielover, ajeanne, jeraly, minnietheminx, Poiteen, thejoz/thesquozenone, Chorely80, brooksmc, smallz, greeneyedgirlfl, lilysintrigue, AtlantiCat, sam and nic, NickyMcMillan

May 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Damian & Kelly, Coatsy, Saffyre, Robyn-n-Kris, Chris JennTX, Sal and Jay, ric

June 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Glyn & Kathy, bbpatel, Roselinda, Darren & Cristina, Jennifer & Jack, Stephen & Stacie, P & P, Carly & Andrew, K & L

July 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
celtic59, Charles & Sonya, Robbie & Sarah, Barry & Debbie, valerie & andy, Verity & Neil, D & N, SMB x2, Bex & Alan, Rebecca & Dominick, Eggnut, me!, L & P, Thomas F, Gerry & Karen, Mark and Hannah, Pattilou47, Nick & Nich

August 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
The Red Baron

September 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:
Nicoxcx, Welshcookie, Boobah, Thebigyard, Amy and John, SusieK, Roca




October 2008 Interviews:

Barry and Jackie.....K1................................10/02/2008 - additional docs required
BMJ....................... K1................................10/09/2008 APPROVED!!!!!!
saraswaiti007........K1................................10/14/2008 APPROVED!!!!!!
sunnybear.............K1................................10/16/2008
stevi1123...............K1................................10/16/2008
Damian P................K1...............................10/20/2008
cca..........................K1...............................10/12/2008
KYLady..................CR-1.............................10/22/2008
Scarlett...................K1...............................10/29/2008
fickmoley................ K1...............................10/29/2008

Still waiting:

Sad Eyes..........................................02/25/2008 – Still stuck in AP?
Guinness1969....................................09/12/2008 – Stuck in AP
Sassasdave.........................................09/30/2008 – anyone any info?
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I am completely relieved and bursting with excitement... yeah, over the moon is a better way to put it! Thanks for everyone's support and advice here... it made the process so much easier and sensible.

Keith said it seems like the interview isn't really a problem - but that he definitely got the feeling that the more organized you are before you get there, the better, since it puts the consular officials more at ease. he was seeing exasperated faces at other windows, and that was only a few minutes after he got there in the morning.

As long as you're prepared and careful about having all the documents, you'll be fine. Good luck next week!! :thumbs:

OMG!! U must be over the moon! Thanku for writing a review so quickly

CONGRATS ;)

Congratulations to you both!.

I definetly agree, the Person I got at Booth 1 to hand my documents to commented on what a good job I done with Organising everything and making copies, she said some people dont prepare.

29/06/2004 Met online

24/10/2004- Officially started dating!

-Various Trips Between the USA and Scotland-

25/12/2007- Steven Proposed, and gave me a lovely Ring!

29/02/2008- Sent I-129F to VSC

22/09/2008-1pm - Recieved Visa!

04/11/2008 -Steven comes back to Scotland for the Celebrations!

09/11/2008- We return home together!

23/01/2009- Wedding!!!

Your I-129f was approved in 108 days from your NOA1 date.

Preparing AOS Forms.

09/4/2009- Sent AOS

11/4/2009- Received and signed for

20/4/2009- Received NOA for AOS/EAD/AP (Dated April 17th)

20/4/2009- USCIS cashed check for $1010

09/5/2009- Biometrics

11/5/2009- Case transferred to CSC

05/6/2009- Received AP

09/6/2009- Received EAD

22/7/2009- Approved!

27/7/2009- Greencard in Hand

Removal of Conditions.

15/5/2011- Received @ VSC

23/5/2011-NOA1

12/07/2011- Biometrics

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I definetly agree, the Person I got at Booth 1 to hand my documents to commented on what a good job I done with Organising everything and making copies, she said some people dont prepare.

Lucky! I was stuck with the grumpy old Chinese lady who drank coffee whilst speaking to me. So I couldn't hear what she was saying, everytime I said "sorry?" she would bark at me. :lol: The guy who did the interview was nice though.

Feb 2005 - Met online through brit band doves

Dec 15th 2005 - Met for first time at U2 concert in NE, USA

Apr 30 2008 K1 Interview Approved

Dec 11 2008 AOS approved

Dec 18 2008 Permanent Resident card received

Oct 22 2010 ROC NOA 1 Received

Jan 31 2011 ROC Approved

Doves Music Blog / Doves Official

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Yeah, Keith told me the same thing - it was as if the CO had been expecting to have to say something like, you need this form, or you should have photocopied that...etc But since we had everything ready, he just said, "oh, this looks fine. thanks!"

It just defies the imagination that people wouldn't prepare for this interview. It's one of the most important I can think of! Then again, not everyone knows about VJ - and this place made all the difference in the world for us.

I am completely relieved and bursting with excitement... yeah, over the moon is a better way to put it! Thanks for everyone's support and advice here... it made the process so much easier and sensible.

Keith said it seems like the interview isn't really a problem - but that he definitely got the feeling that the more organized you are before you get there, the better, since it puts the consular officials more at ease. he was seeing exasperated faces at other windows, and that was only a few minutes after he got there in the morning.

As long as you're prepared and careful about having all the documents, you'll be fine. Good luck next week!! :thumbs:

OMG!! U must be over the moon! Thanku for writing a review so quickly

CONGRATS ;)

Congratulations to you both!.

I definetly agree, the Person I got at Booth 1 to hand my documents to commented on what a good job I done with Organising everything and making copies, she said some people dont prepare.

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: England
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BIG congrats!

It sounds like the interview is pretty laid back...which is always good to know. Thanks for the review!!! And congrats again!

K1 Visa Process:

I-129F Sent : 2008-05-23

I-129F NOA1 : 2008-05-28

I-129F NOA2 : 2008-10-01

NVC Received : 2008-10-03

NVC Left : 2008-10-21

Consulate Received : 2008-10-24

Packet 3 Received : 2008-11-06

Packet 3 Sent : 2008-11-10

Packet 4 Received : 2008-12-04

Interview Date : 2009-01-13 APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!

Visa Received : 2009-01-19

US Entry : 2009-02-11

AOS:

Date Filed : 2009-04-14

NOA Date : 2009-04-20

Bio. Appt. : 2009-04-30

AOS Transfer: 2009-05-06

Approval / Denial Date : 2009-08-07 APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!

Greencard Received: 2009-08-21

ROC:

CIS Office : California Service Center

Date Filed : 2011-07-22

NOA Date : 2011-07-25

Bio. Appt. : 2011-08-25

Approved : 2011-10-21 APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!

Green Card Received : 2011-10-26

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: England
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Congratulations on the Approval!! :dance:

flag45.gif Damian & Kelly 1502.gif

Rugby, England >> Harrisburg, PA.

Summer 2005 -- Met on Pokerstars.com

June 15th, 2006 -- Met in Person

Feb 1st, 2008 -- Filed I-129F

May 2nd, 2008 -- Visa Interview = Approved. (91days)

May 27th, 2008 -- Damian moves to America!

July 23rd - 30th, 2008 -- Damian's Mum Comes to the US for our wedding.

July 25th, 2008 -- Wedding Day!

March 16th, 2009 -- AOS Sent

May 8th, 2009 -- EAD & AP Approved (51days)

July 14th, 2009 -- AOS Approved!! (118days)

July 21st, 2009 -- Green Card Received (125days)

No RFEs the whole process :) All done myself.

December 4th - 30th, 2009 -- Visited England

April 8th - 30th, 2010 -- Damian's Brother visits us here in PA.

January 19th, 2010 -- Damian got his PA license.

December 10th - 19th, 2010 -- Visited England

September 16th - 30th, 2011 -- Damian's Parents came to visit us here in PA.

June 1st, 2011 -- Mailed ROC to Vermont.

February 21st, 2012 -- 10 Year Green Card Received

April 14th, 2012 -- N-400 Sent to Dallas Lockbox

November 26th, 2012 – Damian Became a US Citizen!!!

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January 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:

Malia & Tom (Tom_g), jmrb, Dazzler, walkies_a, julez & Griff, English Muffin, Stephen & Amber, Chris & Amy, Shorty & Nilz, NikkisPrecious, Randy &

September 2008 Graduates of the US Embassy in London:

Nicoxcx, Welshcookie, Boobah, Thebigyard, Amy and John, SusieK, Roca

October 2008 Interviews:

Barry and Jackie.....K1................................10/02/2008 - additional docs required

BMJ....................... K1................................10/09/2008 APPROVED!!!!!!

saraswaiti007........K1................................10/14/2008 APPROVED!!!!!!

sunnybear.............K1................................10/16/2008

stevi1123...............K1................................10/16/2008

Damian P................K1...............................10/20/2008

cca..........................K1...............................10/12/2008KYLady..................CR-1.............................10/22/2008

Scarlett...................K1...............................10/29/2008

fickmoley................ K1...............................10/29/2008

Still waiting:

Sad Eyes..........................................02/25/2008 – Still stuck in AP?

Guinness1969....................................09/12/2008 – Stuck in AP

Sassasdave.........................................09/30/2008 – anyone any info?

oops think you might have got me mixed up...my interviews on the 20th october x

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Scotland
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congratulations saraswati007 :dance::dance::dance:

K1 Timeline

05/28/2008 - Filed I-129F

06/03/2008 - NOA1

10/02/2008 - NOA2

10/06/2008 - received at NVC

10/08/2008 - Sent from NVC to US embassy, London

10/16/2008 - Packet 3 received

10/17/2008 - Packet 3 sent

10/30/2008 - Packet 4 received

10/28/2008 - Medical in London

11/10/2008 - Interview at US embassy, London - APPROVED!

11/17/2008 - Visa Received

12/13/2008 - Flight to USA, POE - JFK, NY

03/07/2009 - Wedding

08/28/2009 - 2 year conditional green card approved and arrived

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: United Kingdom
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Wonderful News! Congratulations :)

Consulate : London, United Kingdom

Spent month in Africa 06/2007

Spent month in UK 02/2008

I-129F Sent : 03-05

I-129F NOA1 : 03-07

I-129 NOA1 Hard Copy: 03-15

Touched: 03-11

Touched: 03-13

Touched: 03-14

Touched: 07-22.

I-129F NOA2 :07-22

Touched: 07-23

I-129 NOA2 Hard Copy:07-28

NVC Received : 07-28

NVC Left : 07-30

Consulate Received : 08-06

Packet 3 Received : 08-15

Packet 3 Sent : 09-04 and 10-2

Packet 4 Received : 10-6

Interview Date : 10-16

Comment: Issued blue slip at interview to get Police Certs AGAIN :-(

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SPOT ON HUN WTG

in other words CONGRATS!!!!!!! :dance::dance::dance::dance::dance:

and omg lol on can we hurry it up a bit dear oh dear too funny and the bison omg luv it

Well done i must say as its quite a good write up!

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When something goes wrong remember this saying "WHEN MAN PLANS, GOD LAUGHS"

www.orlando4obama.com

I-130 JOURNEY BEGINSSent August 28, 2007 to TSC for receipting in CSCReceived NOA1 from VSC December 21, 2007

Notes - earned USCIS skymiles for sure - postmarked from Chicago Lockbox

online finally 2/24/08

touchy feely 2/25/08

touched 2/27/2008 - great RFE requested - just wonderful news to see in your inbox early in the am

3/13 - RFE letter FINALLY received - and document that we sent NOW resent back to VSC grrrrowling

3/19 case resumed processing

3/20 touched

3./21 touched

3/23 Easter bunny touched again

4/01 - APPROVED I-130

4/02 - touched

4/07 - received hard copy approval

NVC JOURNEY BEGINS

4/07 NV Case number assigned

4/08 AOS, DS and all fees paid online

6/09 tax transcript for 2007 just became available -whoot

6/20 NVC receives everything nothing more to give them now just close eyes and pray

6/23 NVC enters into system

6/26 NVC - RFE uggh - wants all three years of Federal tax return listed and they lost originals or so they say - DING DING ROUND TWO

7/25 NVC Case completed whooottttttttt

8/7 Case forward to US EMBASSY LONDON OH YEAHHHHHHHH -

Embassy - case out for delivery to embassy via DHL sneaky us lol

08/10Received

08/19 Medical Exam completed - healthy oh yeah!!!!!!!!

9/26 @8am -Interview - approved VISA IN HAND OMG WHOOT!!! HELLO AMERICA MY LUV

POE- Atlanta then MCO - October 15th with the cat "GIT" on board lol - POE SUPER SWEET

Husband home finally - god what a journey....but after 400+ days we made it

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Wonderful News! Congratulations :)

and good luck stevi on yours - just hang on you will be fine!!! :dance:

When something goes wrong remember this saying "WHEN MAN PLANS, GOD LAUGHS"

www.orlando4obama.com

I-130 JOURNEY BEGINSSent August 28, 2007 to TSC for receipting in CSCReceived NOA1 from VSC December 21, 2007

Notes - earned USCIS skymiles for sure - postmarked from Chicago Lockbox

online finally 2/24/08

touchy feely 2/25/08

touched 2/27/2008 - great RFE requested - just wonderful news to see in your inbox early in the am

3/13 - RFE letter FINALLY received - and document that we sent NOW resent back to VSC grrrrowling

3/19 case resumed processing

3/20 touched

3./21 touched

3/23 Easter bunny touched again

4/01 - APPROVED I-130

4/02 - touched

4/07 - received hard copy approval

NVC JOURNEY BEGINS

4/07 NV Case number assigned

4/08 AOS, DS and all fees paid online

6/09 tax transcript for 2007 just became available -whoot

6/20 NVC receives everything nothing more to give them now just close eyes and pray

6/23 NVC enters into system

6/26 NVC - RFE uggh - wants all three years of Federal tax return listed and they lost originals or so they say - DING DING ROUND TWO

7/25 NVC Case completed whooottttttttt

8/7 Case forward to US EMBASSY LONDON OH YEAHHHHHHHH -

Embassy - case out for delivery to embassy via DHL sneaky us lol

08/10Received

08/19 Medical Exam completed - healthy oh yeah!!!!!!!!

9/26 @8am -Interview - approved VISA IN HAND OMG WHOOT!!! HELLO AMERICA MY LUV

POE- Atlanta then MCO - October 15th with the cat "GIT" on board lol - POE SUPER SWEET

Husband home finally - god what a journey....but after 400+ days we made it

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