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Kumusta ???? This is Kris i arrived in the US oct.29 thru Houston Texas. The POE officer was very easy; I get finger scan, then he asked me three questions only: 1. What is your purpose coming America?

2. What state will you live?

3. Have you been to US before?

Then he has me sit near his table and tells me to relax while he types. Then he check my papers. When he is finished he returnes my passport and tells me to go. He says he knows my fiance is waiting..:)

Then I search the gate for connecting flight to Atlanta, Ga.

I get lost in the Atlanta airport when i arrive... it is very big..i almost want to go back to Philippines...

I finally ask someone to please call my fiance so I can locate him. He is waiting at baggage claim...hahaha..

When we leave airport, it is very cold to me, the US is very big and cold to me.. never have I been in climate cloder than 23c. but Ronnie has me a coat, so it is a little better. We take train to his truck, then to home. I am nervous about the US, but I am happy to be here.

The next morning I chat with my family for a while and feel more relaxed. It will take time to adjust to the weather, food, and people here, but it is exciting too.

Last night we eat at a mexican restaurant. The food is different tasting to me, and I didn't like it too much. The rice is very different than Philippines. When we come home I make regular rice and chicken.

I am learning the house, how to operate washer, dryer, and rice cooker. :)

Houston, Tx. was easy POE for me, I hope same for others too.

Kris

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Vermont Service Center

I-129F Sent : 05-07-08

I-129F NOA1 : 05-15-08

Touched : 06-26-08

NOA2 : 08/29/08

ApprovaL NVC sent:09/01/08

Arrived @ NCV :09/03/08

called NVC 09/04/08 received case #*

NOA2 hard copy in mail Sept. 6, 2008

LetteR from NVC: Sept. 8, 2008

Left NVC : Sept. 24, 2008 > Arrived Sept. 29th

Medical Oct. : 7/13/2008 passed!

Interview date: Oct. 20,2008 7am ***APPROVED***

Visa delivery : Oct. 23,2008

Arrival in USA : oCt. 29 ,2008 POE Houston, Tx.

Life is good !!

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Kumusta ???? This is Kris i arrived in the US oct.29 thru Houston Texas. The POE officer was very easy; I get finger scan, then he asked me three questions only: 1. What is your purpose coming America?

2. What state will you live?

3. Have you been to US before?

Then he has me sit near his table and tells me to relax while he types. Then he check my papers. When he is finished he returnes my passport and tells me to go. He says he knows my fiance is waiting..:)

Then I search the gate for connecting flight to Atlanta, Ga.

I get lost in the Atlanta airport when i arrive... it is very big..i almost want to go back to Philippines...

I finally ask someone to please call my fiance so I can locate him. He is waiting at baggage claim...hahaha..

When we leave airport, it is very cold to me, the US is very big and cold to me.. never have I been in climate cloder than 23c. but Ronnie has me a coat, so it is a little better. We take train to his truck, then to home. I am nervous about the US, but I am happy to be here.

The next morning I chat with my family for a while and feel more relaxed. It will take time to adjust to the weather, food, and people here, but it is exciting too.

Last night we eat at a mexican restaurant. The food is different tasting to me, and I didn't like it too much. The rice is very different than Philippines. When we come home I make regular rice and chicken.

I am learning the house, how to operate washer, dryer, and rice cooker. :)

Houston, Tx. was easy POE for me, I hope same for others too.

Kris

Glad you arrived safe there in USA....Pls. pray for us who still waiting for our approval....Enjoy every minute of your life with your fiance. Hope to hear wedding bells soon. God bless!!!

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Sent - July 5, 2011(California Service Center)

Received - July 7, 2011

Check cleared - July 12, 2011

Removal of the Conditional Status ( approved Sept. 9, 2011)

10 Years Green Card Received (Sept. 15, 2011)

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welcome to the states. don't forget to fill out the poe review

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Welcome to the USA i bet u were very happy to see the coat waiting for u!!!!! i will have to remember to do that for perviz if he comes in the winter lol is something i never though about..........i hope u enjoy ur new life and get used to the foods here......when we first came back to the states we would not eat out any place cuz we were used to the food over seas lol so i know what ur saying about going home and cooking what u like...........

congratulations :thumbs:

sara

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Welcome to USA! Where In Ga are you? We are in North East .. You can try jasmine rice it is just like milagrosa in Pinas.

Riza

God is Great .. God is good... all the time..

N_-400

12/13/2010- SEnt The packet

12/22/2010- The packet was returned due to missing page.

12/23/2010- Resend the packet with complete pages.

12/29/2010- Check cashed in

01/03/2010- Receive NOA

01/10/2011- Email from USCIS for the Required Evidence( Finger printing)

01/26/2011-Biometric Schedule

02/07/2011-USCIS online status update-

02/12/2011- Received Interview Letter Scheduled March 14

02/12/2011- Received Descheduled letter

02/17/2011- USCIS online Status update

02/22/2011-New IL arrived schedule for March 29

02/22/2011-Descheduled Letter Again ( 2nd Time)

02/23/2011- I called USCIS and I was told new schedule in the computer for March 22

02/23/2011-USCIS ONline update....

03/01/2011-Interview Letter for March 22 @ 7:15 AM

03/22/2011- Interview and Oath; US Citizen

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Welcome to USA! Where In Ga are you? We are in North East .. You can try jasmine rice it is just like milagrosa in Pinas.

Riza

We are in NW, between Woodstock and Acworth. Ronnie already buy me jasmine rice before I arrive... thank you.

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I-129F Sent : 05-07-08

I-129F NOA1 : 05-15-08

Touched : 06-26-08

NOA2 : 08/29/08

ApprovaL NVC sent:09/01/08

Arrived @ NCV :09/03/08

called NVC 09/04/08 received case #*

NOA2 hard copy in mail Sept. 6, 2008

LetteR from NVC: Sept. 8, 2008

Left NVC : Sept. 24, 2008 > Arrived Sept. 29th

Medical Oct. : 7/13/2008 passed!

Interview date: Oct. 20,2008 7am ***APPROVED***

Visa delivery : Oct. 23,2008

Arrival in USA : oCt. 29 ,2008 POE Houston, Tx.

Life is good !!

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Hello Kris, Nice finally your with Ronnie now,. Don't worry about the weather for sure Ronnie Is Always there for you to keep you warm and about the food,, Hmmm I guess you get use to eat, I am kind excited and Nervous moving to America, Especially when I hear your first experience,. Gosh I can't wait lol... Have A week end my friend.. BTW.. wish me luck on my Interview..

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Kumusta ???? This is Kris i arrived in the US oct.29 thru Houston Texas. The POE officer was very easy; I get finger scan, then he asked me three questions only: 1. What is your purpose coming America?

2. What state will you live?

3. Have you been to US before?

Then he has me sit near his table and tells me to relax while he types. Then he check my papers. When he is finished he returnes my passport and tells me to go. He says he knows my fiance is waiting..:)

Then I search the gate for connecting flight to Atlanta, Ga.

I get lost in the Atlanta airport when i arrive... it is very big..i almost want to go back to Philippines...

I finally ask someone to please call my fiance so I can locate him. He is waiting at baggage claim...hahaha..

When we leave airport, it is very cold to me, the US is very big and cold to me.. never have I been in climate cloder than 23c. but Ronnie has me a coat, so it is a little better. We take train to his truck, then to home. I am nervous about the US, but I am happy to be here.

The next morning I chat with my family for a while and feel more relaxed. It will take time to adjust to the weather, food, and people here, but it is exciting too.

Last night we eat at a mexican restaurant. The food is different tasting to me, and I didn't like it too much. The rice is very different than Philippines. When we come home I make regular rice and chicken.

I am learning the house, how to operate washer, dryer, and rice cooker. :)

Houston, Tx. was easy POE for me, I hope same for others too.

Kris

Welcome to America!

Marriage : June 30,2007 (Fernwood Gardens,QC Phils)

K3 Visa Application

I-130 sent: July 14,2007

I-130 Noa1: July 31,2007

I-130 Noa2: Mar 14,2008 (approved within 242 days)

I-129f sent: Aug 07,2007

I-129f Noa1: Aug 21,2007

I-129f Noa2: Mar 14,2008 (approved within 219 days)

NVC Received: Apr 01,2008

NVC Left: Apr 03,2008

Usem received: Apr 08,2008

2 days medical: May 15 and May 16,2008

Interview date: May 29,2008 (Approved with pink slip only)

Visa Received: June 04,2008 (visa received within 6 days only)

US Entry: June 23,2008

EAD Application only- (AOS application later-late next year)

Date filed: July 09,2008

Noa date: July 10,2008

Bio. Appt.: Aug 27,2008

Approved date: Oct 08,2008 (approved within 91 days)

Date card received: Oct 14,2008

SSN Application:

Date filed: Oct 15,2008

Receipt Notice: Oct 21,2008

Date card received: Oct 30,2008

June 30, 2009- Our 2nd Year Wedding Anniversary!

AOS Application (Hoping for 10 yr greencard)

Date filed/Sent: Nov 28, 2009

Received (by L Box): Nov 30,2009

Noa Date (Mail): Dec 10, 2009

Bio. Appt.: Jan 05, 2010

AOS Interview (Thank God! No RFE)

AOS Notice date: Feb 11, 2010

AOS Interview date: Mar 17,2010

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Welcome to the USA!! Don't worry it gets smaller once you get used to it. God Bless!!

Yours Truly,

Maria and Steve

Timeline

May 2008........................We met for the first time. I did not know I was speaking to my future!

July 18, 2008...................Met my Sweet Lady for the first time in Cebu!

July 23, 2008...................Got Engaged!!!!!

July 26, 2008...................How could I bring myself to leave her? Going home to Dallas

August 16, 2008...............Mailed I-129f to Vermont Service Center via Fedex

August 18, 2008...............Check Cashed

August 20, 2008...............NOA1 Here we go! And now we wait and pray!

October 1, 2008...............NOA2 WOWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!

October 6, 2008...............NOA2 Hard Copy received in the Mail Today

October 6, 2008...............NVC has received the Case and issued us an MNL#

October 9, 2008...............Delbros paid

October 10, 2008..............Embassy receives case

October 15, 2008..............Visa application fee paid

October 19, 2008..............Interview scheduled for November 12th

October 27, 2008..............First Day of Medical Long Day!!!

October 29, 2008..............Second Day of Medical at St.Lukes. Finished!!!!!!!

October 29, 2008..............Received Confirmation of Interview Via Email. Confirmed for Nov. 12th

November 12, 2008...........Interview Day Passed!!!! Received the wonderful Pink Slip

November 16, 2008...........Delbros sends a text: Visa is ready for dispatch

November 18, 2008...........Received our Visa!!! Yesssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!

November 22, 2008...........POE Dallas!!!Maria is here!!!!God is very good!!!

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"Welcome to USA!!!!

God bless,

Irene

Prayer is the best to start a day...A day for us to have faith to face trials & value what life is....!!! have a nice day to everyone!!!!

LokaShadow04

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Welcome to USA!! :thumbs:

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Thai Style USA

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Happy Reunion!!! :dance: .Glad to know you arrived safely :thumbs:

K1 Timeline

02/26/2007 - Filed I-129F

03/08/2007 - NOA1

06/05/2007 - NOA2

09/10/2007 - Interview

09/13/2007 - Visa Received

12/14/2007 - Flight to USA, POE-LAX

02/22/2008 - Wedding Date

AOS

05/29/2008 - I-485 received at Chicago Lockbox

06/19/2008 - Biometrics

08/25/2008 - Card production ordered

08/30/2008 - Green Card received

ROC

07/15/2010 - Mailed I-751 to CSC

07/19/2010 - NOA1

07/21/2010 - Check cleared

08/11/2010 - Biometrics

08/24/2010 - Card production ordered

08/27/2010 - Approval notice received

08/30/2010 - Green card received

N400 - Naturalization

08/08/2011 - Mailed N400 to Phoenix, AZ lockbox

08/12/2011 - NOA

08/15/2011 - Check cashed

09/07/2011 - Biometrics

09/09/2011 - Case status update - In line for testing & interview

09/13/2011 - Case status update - Interview scheduled

09/16/2011 - Interview appointment letter received from the mail

10/31/2011 - Test/Interview - Passed

12/07/2011 - In line for Oath Ceremony Scheduling

01/27/2012 - Oath Ceremony

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Welcome to the US.

04-12-08 Married

06-11-08 Mailed I-130 Package

06-18-08 NOA1

08-08-08 NOA2

10-22-08 Interview USEM

10-28-08 Visa Received

11-01-08 POE

That was fast!

Got to love the fact my wife was preggy and even with a RFE @ NVC she was still here in under 5 months!

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