Finally!

[jhcruz18 3]

My husband finally got all the required documents after his entry. He entered the US in Seattle on December 4, 2008. He got his social security card December 15th and his welcome letter December 18th. Just last Saturday December 27, 2008 he received his 10-year green card came in the mail. Yay! And today he got his Washington State ID. Whew what an experience that was. It was kinda hard because we had to prove that he is a Washington state resident. We didn't have that much to show because he has only been here a couple of weeks. But the lady at the department of licensing was nice and understood the wheel situation and issued him the ID card anyway.

Now, we're just waiting for his selective service card to come in the mail.

He will hopefully start work next month as a software development engineer.

Thank you all for the prayers. It means alot. God bless always!

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July 23 2005 – Met the love of my life unexpectedly during dinner with common friends

Oct 08 2005 – Officially become a couple

Dec 27 2005 – Surprise engagement party --- I said YES!

Nov 18 2006 – We got married!!!!

Year 2007 – Just traveled and went everywhere together. We never spent one night apart.

Jan 26 2008 – Had a huge church wedding where we renewed our vows.

May 08 2008 – Filed an I-130 through DCF at the USE manila

May 09 2008 – NOA-1

May 12 2008 – RFE for I-130 (needed more evidence of an ongoing marital relationship)

Jul 12 2008 – RFE again for I-130 (This time we were asked to both come down to the embassy and they explained that since we’re a young couple they wanted to see if we were really real.)

July 26 2008 – Handed in additional evidence at USE manila of marriage (Unfortunately, the immigration officer who was handling our case had to leave for Japan for a two months so we had to wait. But she was really helpful.)

Oct 07 2008 – I-130 approved and forwarded to the immigrant visa section USE manila

Oct 23 2008 – Packet 3 received – started fixing all required documents

Oct 29 2008 – Applied for the Cenmar, paid document verification fee

Oct 30 2008 – Sent out packet 3 via DHL

Nov 3 2008 - USE manila approves case to be eligible for interview; interview is scheduled

Nov 06 2008 – First day of medical exam

Nov 07 2008 – Second day of medical exam – PASSED! The cenmar was delivered to our house

Nov 24 2008 – Interview at USE manila - VISA APPROVED!!!!!!!

Nov 26 2008 - IR-1 Visa Received

Dec 04 2008 – Port of Entry – Seattle, Washington

Dec 15 2008 - Social Security Card received

Dec 16 2008 - Registered for the Selective Service (a requirement for males 18-26 years old whether a US citizen or not)

Dec 18 2008 - Welcome Letter received

Dec 27 2008 - 10-year Green Card received

Dec 30 2008 - Got a Washington State ID card

Edited December 30, 2008 by jhcruz18

[Hollis 0]

Excellent News !!

Congratulations !!

Good Luck to all !

[jhcruz18 3]

Thank you too all reading this post. Don't worry your turn will come next. Keep your head up guys! Things will turn out fine.

[raymaga 25]

Congrats on the smooth process.

Best wishes to you both.

We live in Washington as well, near Seattle. I hope you like cold, rainy weather this time of year!!!!

[Jasman0717 8]

Congratulations

[jhcruz18 3]

Really you guys live in Washington too? That's cool. I'm glad it's raining now cause the snow was driving me crazy. Congrats on your journey too! Best wishes.

[NicEgypt 0]

MILLION CONGRATS