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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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Congratulations on the interview and what a wondwerful write up. I am happy to hear they let your sis-in-law into the Embassy to assist you.

When we went to get the Affidavit of Legal Capacity to Marry the gaurds moved me to the front of the line when Meryll told them about my legs. But they would not let anyone in to assist her during her interview.

Yes I was thankful that the embassy staff were considerate enough to let my companion go inside with me. I called up the embassy a month before my interview & asked if they have express line for PWDs and the lady I talked to confirmed it. Well I was glad I was treated nicely and what I was told was true. :hehe::jest:

Thanks to all who shared in my joy & to all fellow members of this forum whose inputs are very valuable & helpful to this journey. I'm looking forward to receiving my visa soon & flying out to the US to be with my love! God bless everyone!

congratulations to all who were approved!!!

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congrats!!! :thumbs:

AOS Process:

Mar. 11, 2008- ARRIVED US

Mar. 12, 2008- got married

00-00-0000-Temple wedding-Mormon church

Mar.13, 2008-completed vaccinations-I693A supplement from CS

Mar. 18, 2008- sent the AOS package(I-485 and EAD)..applied for SSN..

Mar.19, 2008-Delivered. signed for by V Bustamante-took and passed written driving test

Mar.25, 2008-Check cashed-Received SSN

Mar.27,2008-Received NOA's in mail-Case available online

Mar.28, 2008-Received Biometrics appointment in mail-04/08/08

Apr.08,2008-Biometrics DONE

Apr.08-09,2008-TOUCHED

Apr.14,2008-Transfer Notice date to California(I-485)

Apr.17,2008-Received Notice in the mail about the transfer

Apr.20 and 22,2008-I-485 TOUCHED..No touch on EAD

Apr.24, 2008-Received AR driver license

May 07, 08, 09, 12, 13, 2008- I-485 TOUCHED..

May 16, 2008- I-765 Card production ordered -1st email

May 19, 2008- I-485 TOUCHED

May 21, 2008-I-765 Card production ordered-2nd email

May 22, 2008- I-765 TOUCHED

May 23, 2008-I765 Approval notice sent-3rd email

May 24, 2008- EAD in hand

May 28, 2008-AOS Card production ordered..yehey!!!got another email saying "Notice mailed welcoming the new permanent resident"

May 29, 2008-AOS TOUCHED

June 03, 2008- Green Card in hand

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Wow! Even myself is impressed how organized and neat were your papers. Did you submit that 1 whole black plastic envelop? And how many emails do we have to print out? Im a bit worried because me and my fiance' doesnt email much to each other. And my only proof for engagement is my ring...we didnt organize a party or anything so no picture for that. For the chatlogs... I dont want anybody to read our private talks...shameful :P ! But anyway, congratulations and you did a good job in preparing your stuffs.

Thank you very much! :) :) :) No, I did not submit the black expandable envelope with tabs to the pre-screener. It won't go thru the window opening. I only used it to hold the relevant papers requested from me during the pre-screening. I printed out 1 day of chat every month beginning the time me and my fiance started talking but I was not even asked for it. Just print out few pages of your chat in case you will be asked by the interviewer. As for proofs of engagement, I did not have an engagement party either and I don't have an engagement ring. However, I had photos of the promise rings that Nik & I gave each other & other proofs that I posted here. I had plenty of proofs of our relationship I brought with me but they only asked for few. However, I suggest you gather as much evidence as you can & be prepared. Goodluck to you & to everyone who already have their interview schedule!

"...when I found the one my heart loves, I held him and would not let him go..." - Song of Solomon 3:4

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Excellent preparation! Thank you for sharing your experience and congratulations! Wishing you good luck and happy life with your Nik :thumbs:

My Journey to Motherhood

Our Wedding Pics

Onli In Da Pilipins - Collection of sights and thoughts for my beloved country.

Our Love HIStory

06/26/06: Met at Bigchurch.com

07/14/07: First meeting in person.

12/19/07: Got my surprise gift through snail mail: my engagement ring!

02/11-18/08: Valentine's Week together!

AOS Timeline (I-485, I-765)

04/09/09: Sent packet to Illinois Lockbox

04/20/09: Received Notice of Action

04/27/09: Received Biometrics Appointment

05/09/09: Biometrics Appointment

06/01/09: Received EAD Card

08/18/09: Interview (postponed due to baby's delivery)

12/16/09: Interview - Approved!

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In her eyes I see the reflection of what love is all about.

"Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken."

Ecclesiastes 4:12

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Excellent preparation! Thank you for sharing your experience and congratulations! Wishing you good luck and happy life with your Nik :thumbs:

Thank you all for the compliments & warm congratulations! I really thanked everyone & this site for the valuable support & info. God bless everyone!

"...when I found the one my heart loves, I held him and would not let him go..." - Song of Solomon 3:4

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Visit my blog "Filipina In America"

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Congratulations! Wow! you're so organized. Thanks for sharing that to us. I'll do the same thing too.

What are the original copies that you presented at the US Embassy?

Did you separated the original copies with the photocopies?

Thanks and goodluck!

K1 TIMELINE:
. 04/16/2007 - Mailed I-129F
. 04/25/2007 - NOA1
. 10/12/2007 - NOA2
. 02/11/2008 - Forwarded to NVC
. 03/13/2008 - Forwarded to Consulate
. 04/22/2008 - Interview at US Embassy
. 05/06/2008 - Visa Approved (After 2 weeks of Doc. Verification)
. 05/08/2008 - Visa in Hand!

AOS TIMELINE:
. 08/26/2008 - Applied AOS via UPS
. 09/02/2008 - Case shown online as "received and pending"
. 09/03/2008 - Check Cashed!
. 09/08 /2008 - Received NOA'S for AOS and EAD (Notices Dated: 9/02/2008)
. 09/11/2008 - Received Notice for Biometrics Appointment (Notice Dated: 9/04/2008)
. 10/01/2008 - Biometrics Appointment
. 11/17/2008 - EAD Approval Sent; EAD Card Received
. 02/23/2009 - Received Letter for Interview
. 04/02/2009 - AOS Interview and Approved!
. 04/13/2009 - Greencard in Hand! (Thanks God!)

REMOVE CONDITIONS ON RESIDENCE:
. 12/29/2010 - Mailed I-751 to VT Service Center
. 12/31/2010 - Received and Signed for by D Renaud
. 01/06/2011 - Check Cashed!

. 01/08/2011 - Received NOA (Receipt dated 01/03/2011)
. 02/03/2011 - Biometrics Appointment Notice (Receipt dated 01/10/2011)
. 06/16/2001 - Received Approval Notice in the mail (Receipt dated 06/13/2011)
. 06/18/2011 - Greencard in Hand!

CITIZENSHIP TIMELINE:

. 04/08/2014 - Mailed N-400 to Lewisville, TX

. 04/10/2014 - Received and Signed by Edwards

. 04/15/2014 - Check Cashed

. 04/21/2014 - Received NOA (Notice Dated 04/14/2014)

. 05/12/2014 - Biometrics Appointment (Notice Dated 04/21/2014)

. 08/06/2014 - Interview Appointment (Notice Dated 06/30/2014)

. 09/05/2014 - Oath Taking (Notice Dated 08/18/2014)

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Excellent preparation! Thank you for sharing your experience and congratulations! Wishing you good luck and happy life with your Nik :thumbs:

Thank you all for the compliments & warm congratulations! I really thanked everyone & this site for the valuable support & info. God bless everyone!

Wow, EVEN I am impressed with the neatness & arrangment of your docs..it's like your doing a presentatation to a company..hehe. I hope my fiancee can learn from this. Thanks for sharing.

AOS JOURNEY

08/11/2008 - AOS/EAD Filed

08/18/2008 - NOA1 for AOS/EAD

09/05/2008 - Biometrics

11/15/2008 - EAD Card Recieved

12/15/2008 - NOA for AOS interview recived

01/27/2009 - Interview Passed - Conditional Permanent Residence Established.

02/09/2009 - GREENCARD RECEIVED ~~~ YIPEE!!!

Lifting Condition after 21 months will file I-751 (Oct 2010)..So see ya soon.

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K1 VISA JOURNEY

11/9/2007 - Sent the I-129F Package.

11/10/2007 - I-129F was delivered at 8:47am in Laguna Niguel, CA

11/13/2007 - NOA1 Date

11/21/2007 - Check Finally Cashed - Case Number Known

11/24/2007 - NOA1

11/19/2007 - Touched

12/28/2007 - Touched

12/30/2007 - Touched Again?

03/17/2008 - NOA2 Recieved

03/25/2008 - NVC Received Case

03/26/2008 - NVC Assigned Case# (MNL2008******)

03/27/2008 - NVC Forwarded to Manila Embassy (DHL Tracking: 936773****)

03/31/2008 - Embassy Received

04/03/2008 - 2nd attempt to set Interview Appt. - OK.

04/08/2008 - Document Verification Pd!

04/18/2008 - Medical - Passed!

04/22/2008 - Visa Application - Paid!

05/12/2008 - Interview Appointment- May 12, 2008 at 7:30am - PASSED!

05/16/2008 - Visa Recieved!

05/21/2008 - CFO Seminar

06/01/2008 - Point of Entry: LAX ---via Philippine Airlines

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Hello,

COngratulations to both of you!

Anyways i got a q. did embassy have all ur proofs or did they give em back to you Mia?

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Application mailed.............12-04-2008

NOA1...............................12-07-2008

Touched...........................03-19-2008

NOA2...............................03-19-2008

Touched...........................04-08-2008

Touched...........................04-22-2008

Sent to NVC......................04-23-2008

Case number generated.....04-29-2008

Case left NVC....................04-30-2008

Case arrived at embassy....05-06-2008

Packet 3...........................05-07-2008

Medical check....................05-08-2008

Packet 4............................05-08-2008

Interview date....05-22-2008 APPROVED

Visa in hand.......................05-29-2008

US entry............................06-02-2008

The wedding......................06-07-2008

AOS, EAD, and AP

Application mailed..............06-18-2008

Application received............06-20-2008

NOA1................................06-24-2008

Touched............................06-27-2008

Biometrics appointment.......07-15-2008

Touched on I-765...............09-03-2008

EAD Card ordered...............09-03-2008

EAD & AP received..............09-10-2008

AOS interview.....................12-08-2008

AOS approved.....................12-08-2008

Two-year GC received..........01-05-2009

Removing Condition (I-751)

Application mailed..................09-17-2010

Application received................09-20-2010

NOA1................................09-27-2010

Biometrics appointments...11-04-2010 & 12-28-2010

App approved...................01-13-2011

Ten-yr GC received.............01-18-2011

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Congratulations! Wow! you're so organized. Thanks for sharing that to us. I'll do the same thing too.

What are the original copies that you presented at the US Embassy?

Did you separated the original copies with the photocopies?

Thanks and goodluck!

Thanks for the compliment!

The original documents I presented were the appointment letter, my DS Forms, NSO-issued birth certificate & CENOMAR, NBI clearance, my petitioner's notarized I-134 & his 2007 ITR. As for proofs of relationship, I also presented original copies of letters, cards, emails, receipts, etc. I have photocopies of some documents like my fiance's IDs & passport but these were not asked.

"...when I found the one my heart loves, I held him and would not let him go..." - Song of Solomon 3:4

View my wedding photo slideshow

Visit my blog "Filipina In America"

Check out some articles I wrote

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Wow, EVEN I am impressed with the neatness & arrangment of your docs..it's like your doing a presentatation to a company..hehe. I hope my fiancee can learn from this. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for the compliment. I got used being organized especially with my line of work ( I am a programmer & everything has to be organized). I am happy that my post has been helpful to most of you. I wish you and the rest success in their interview! :thumbs:

"...when I found the one my heart loves, I held him and would not let him go..." - Song of Solomon 3:4

View my wedding photo slideshow

Visit my blog "Filipina In America"

Check out some articles I wrote

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