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Hello I just wanted to share that yesterday my hubby recieved approval notices for BOTH the i-130 and the i-129f!!!!!!!!!!! It has been a long wait.........................................................!!!!!!!!!!!!!

my husband called them nearly 2 weeks ago asking why it hasnt been looked into yet which the guy at CSC then said we are going through security checks. My hubby asked for a service request, he never recieved anything until the approval notices yesterday!!!!!!!! I was very worried thinking we would be stuck in security checks for a long time!

Just for everyones else information we never had a touch on the online system - i just checked now and it still says september 4 2008. it also says pending when i put my application number in. We have not recieved any emails saying the approval notice was sent......so it was a very nice surprise!!!!

For all the people who have been waiting longer than me....i am sorry and i do hope you are also approved soon. It is horrible not knowing when it is going to come and you feel so helpless.

Well now on to deciding which way to go....i know everyone says no point in doing k3, but when i look at the i-130 shortcuts it seems so confusing! so many different things to do and im worried my husband is too busy working every day to get each bit done!!! The thing is as me and hubby married in another country not the UK my interview will be in that country and for the i-130 it will be in London. Its not too much of a problem to travel to the other country as i have family there and can stay with them, it seems k3 is simpler.but i realise it is more expensive and have to wait for green card.so we may just go ahead and do i-130

I am going to do some research now but any advice would be great. Would you say it approx takes 4 months from now?? or any ideas??

Good luck everyone!!

Sent I-130 - 15 Aug 2008

I-130 NOA1 - 26 Aug 2008

Sent I-129f - 29 Aug 2008

I-129f NOA1 - 3 Sept 2008

Last Updated 4 Sept 2008

Sent letter to congress 9 March 2009 - no response

Spoke to CSC - "background checks" - 9 April 2009

APPROVAL NOTICE i-130 & i-129f - Received 21 April 2009

Got NVC Case no - 30 April 09

DS3032 generated - 1 May 09

Emailed DS3032 - 5 May 09

AOS fee paid online - 8 May 09

Sent AOS package - 13 May 09

Received IV email - 18 May 09

IV fee paid online - 10 June 09 (delay as was considering K3 at this point but the K3 interview was July 15th, so decided CR1 better and only 1 month longer!)

IV package sent - 17 June 09

CASE COMPLETE - 1 July 09

Interview date recieved via email - 9 July 09

Medical - 11 August 09

Interview 14 August 09

Posted

Just wanted to say congratulation!!! :dancing:

Sorry, but I'm clueless about K-3. Hopefully there are people out there who can offer some advice.

Good luck for the rest of your journey.

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AOS timeline

I-485,I-765 & I-131 sent: 07-27-2009

Arrived at Chicago lockbox: 07-29-2009

NOA (for all 3): 08-03-2009

Transfer to CSC: 08-26-2009

Touched I-485: 09-01, 02, 03 & 04-2009

Biometrics appointment: 09-02-2009

AP received: 09-18-2009

EAD card received: 09-21-2009

AOS approved: 10-15-2009

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Philippines
Timeline
Posted
Hello I just wanted to share that yesterday my hubby recieved approval notices for BOTH the i-130 and the i-129f!!!!!!!!!!! It has been a long wait.........................................................!!!!!!!!!!!!!

my husband called them nearly 2 weeks ago asking why it hasnt been looked into yet which the guy at CSC then said we are going through security checks. My hubby asked for a service request, he never recieved anything until the approval notices yesterday!!!!!!!! I was very worried thinking we would be stuck in security checks for a long time!

Just for everyones else information we never had a touch on the online system - i just checked now and it still says september 4 2008. it also says pending when i put my application number in. We have not recieved any emails saying the approval notice was sent......so it was a very nice surprise!!!!

For all the people who have been waiting longer than me....i am sorry and i do hope you are also approved soon. It is horrible not knowing when it is going to come and you feel so helpless.

Well now on to deciding which way to go....i know everyone says no point in doing k3, but when i look at the i-130 shortcuts it seems so confusing! so many different things to do and im worried my husband is too busy working every day to get each bit done!!! The thing is as me and hubby married in another country not the UK my interview will be in that country and for the i-130 it will be in London. Its not too much of a problem to travel to the other country as i have family there and can stay with them, it seems k3 is simpler.but i realise it is more expensive and have to wait for green card.so we may just go ahead and do i-130

I am going to do some research now but any advice would be great. Would you say it approx takes 4 months from now?? or any ideas??

Good luck everyone!!

Congratulations!!! :)

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TIMELINE

K-3 VISA:

EAD:

04.20.2009 : Received Date

05.05.2009 : Received NOA from USCIS

07.28.2009 : Biometrics Appointment

08.04.2009 : EAD Card REceived in mail

AOS:

02.22.2010 : Mailed AOS Application via USPS Express Mail

02.23.2010 : Received date (Chicago Lockbox)

03.02.2010 : Received NOA

03.25.2010 : Biometrics Appointment

05.14.2010 : Interview [Passed!!! Yahoo! Thank God :)]

06.12.2010 : Green Card Received

Posted
:star:CONGRATULATIONS!! :star:

THE JOHN (UK) AND CAMIE (US) SHOW

K-1

[*]I-129F Sent : 2009-02-19 [*]I-129F NOA1: 2009-02-23 [*]I-129F NOA2: 2009-03-23 [*]John's Medical: 2009-05-11 [*]John's INTERVIEW - APPROVED!!: 2009-06-08 [*]VISA ARRIVES!!: 2009-06-12 [*]Camie Goes to England : 2009-06-18 [*]Our POE : 2009-06-24 [*]Got married and went to Jack-in-the-Box : 2009-07-07

AOS

[*]AOS Package Sent: 2010-02-13 [*]AOS Package Delivered (per USPS): 2010-02-15 [*]USCIS Email Confirmation (WOO HOO!!): 2010-02-23 [*]AOS Fee Check Cashed: 2010-02-23 [*]USCIS Status Check Available Online: 2010-02-24 [*]I-485 NOA1 Received and touch : 2010-02-26 [*]I-765 NOA1 Received and touch : 2010-02-26 [*]Biometrics: 2010-03-18 (letter received 2010-03-08) [*]EAD CARD RECEIVED: 2010-05-06 [*]INTERVIEW: 2010-05-21 - APPROVED [*]RECEIVED GREEN CARD: 2010-06-17 - Lakers FTW, then off to Disneyland to celebrate!

ROC

[*]I-751 Package Sent: 2012-05-18 [*]I-751 Package Delivered (per USPS): 2012-05-19 [*]CSC Fee Check Cashed: 2012-06-06
[*]I-751 NOA1: 2012-06-07 (dated 2012-05-21)
[*]Biometrics: 2012-07-16 (letter received 2012-06-25) [*]RFE: 2013-01-18 (responded on 2013-04-08)
[*]I-751 APPROVED: 2013-04-25 (dated 2013-04-19)

[*]10-Year GC Received: 2013-06-17

Christopher Midian Chance - 7lbs., 5oz., born 11-19-14 :wub:

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
Timeline
Posted

Congratulations!

The I-130 shortcuts are not actually that bad. There are step by step guides to help you through. Plus, we are all here to help you. I'd still go for the CR-1. A few hundered is a lot of money added to this journey to go for the K3.

Good luck.

USCIS
August 12, 2008 - petition sent
August 16, 2008 - NOA-1
February 10, 2009 - NOA-2
178 DAYS FROM NOA-1


NVC
February 13, 2009 - NVC case number assigned
March 12, 2009 - Case Complete
25 DAY TRIP THROUGH NVC


Medical
May 4, 2009


Interview
May, 26, 2009


POE - June 20, 2009 Toronto - Atlanta, GA

Removal of Conditions
Filed - April 14, 2011
Biometrics - June 2, 2011 (early)
Approval - November 9, 2011
209 DAY TRIP TO REMOVE CONDITIONS

Citizenship

April 29, 2013 - NOA1 for petition received

September 10, 2013 Interview - decision could not be made.

April 15, 2014 APPROVED. Wait for oath ceremony

Waited...

September 29, 2015 - sent letter to senator.

October 16, 2015 - US Citizen

Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Jordan
Timeline
Posted
:star: congrats :star:

"you fondle my trigger then you blame my gun"

Timeline: 13 month long journey from filing to visa in hand

If you were lucky and got an approval and reunion with your loved one rather quickly; Please refrain from telling people who waited 6+ months just to get out of a service center to "chill out" or to "stop whining" It's insensitive,and unecessary. Once you walk a mile in their shoes you will understand and be heard.

Thanks!

Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Jamaica
Timeline
Posted

Congrats! :thumbs:

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According to God's favor...Happily married on 09~09~09

See "Our Story" for K-1 timeline

~AOS Timeline~

Nov 28, 2009 ~~ Mailed off Packet

Dec 01, 2009 ~~ Delivered to Chicago Lockbox and signed for by "L. Box"

Dec 07, 2009 ~~ Check Cashed!

Dec 12, 2009 ~~ All 3 NOA1s received in the mail (dated 12/7/09)

Dec 17, 2009 ~~ InfoPass appointment (Emergency AP granted)

Dec 28, 2009 ~~ Biometric Letter arrived (dated 12/15/09)

Dec 28, 2009 ~~ RFE for I-693 (dated 12/22/09)

Jan 11, 2010 ~~ Completed Biometrics

Jan 14, 2010 ~~ Sent I-693 in sealed envelope via US Priority Mail

Jan 19, 2010 ~~ Reply to RFE delivered to Lee's Summit, MO @ 5:03 PM signed for by "C BUCHHOLZ"

Jan 20, 2010 ~~ USCIS acknowledged receipt of RFE on I-485 only

Jan 22, 2010 ~~ I-131 AP and I-765 EAD approved (email notice on 1/25/10)

Jan 28, 2010 ~~ USCIS email that I-485 was transferred to CSC on 1/26/10

Jan 30, 2010 ~~ Received EAD and AP via US Postal Service

Feb 01, 2010 ~~ Received notification of case transfer via USPS

May 07, 2010 ~~ Email notification that card production ordered for 1-485

Jun 01, 2010 ~~ Greencard finally arrives w/approval date 2/23/10 (Huh??)

Done until November 25, 2011!!!

Posted
Hello I just wanted to share that yesterday my hubby recieved approval notices for BOTH the i-130 and the i-129f!!!!!!!!!!! It has been a long wait.........................................................!!!!!!!!!!!!!

my husband called them nearly 2 weeks ago asking why it hasnt been looked into yet which the guy at CSC then said we are going through security checks. My hubby asked for a service request, he never recieved anything until the approval notices yesterday!!!!!!!! I was very worried thinking we would be stuck in security checks for a long time!

Just for everyones else information we never had a touch on the online system - i just checked now and it still says september 4 2008. it also says pending when i put my application number in. We have not recieved any emails saying the approval notice was sent......so it was a very nice surprise!!!!

For all the people who have been waiting longer than me....i am sorry and i do hope you are also approved soon. It is horrible not knowing when it is going to come and you feel so helpless.

Well now on to deciding which way to go....i know everyone says no point in doing k3, but when i look at the i-130 shortcuts it seems so confusing! so many different things to do and im worried my husband is too busy working every day to get each bit done!!! The thing is as me and hubby married in another country not the UK my interview will be in that country and for the i-130 it will be in London. Its not too much of a problem to travel to the other country as i have family there and can stay with them, it seems k3 is simpler.but i realise it is more expensive and have to wait for green card.so we may just go ahead and do i-130

I am going to do some research now but any advice would be great. Would you say it approx takes 4 months from now?? or any ideas??

Good luck everyone!!

Congrats!! May the rest of your journey all be easier then the first!!!

Truly happy!!!

New life, new adventures, and a new attitude.

Filed: K-3 Visa Country: Nigeria
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Posted
Hello I just wanted to share that yesterday my hubby recieved approval notices for BOTH the i-130 and the i-129f!!!!!!!!!!! It has been a long wait.........................................................!!!!!!!!!!!!!

my husband called them nearly 2 weeks ago asking why it hasnt been looked into yet which the guy at CSC then said we are going through security checks. My hubby asked for a service request, he never recieved anything until the approval notices yesterday!!!!!!!! I was very worried thinking we would be stuck in security checks for a long time!

Just for everyones else information we never had a touch on the online system - i just checked now and it still says september 4 2008. it also says pending when i put my application number in. We have not recieved any emails saying the approval notice was sent......so it was a very nice surprise!!!!

For all the people who have been waiting longer than me....i am sorry and i do hope you are also approved soon. It is horrible not knowing when it is going to come and you feel so helpless.

Well now on to deciding which way to go....i know everyone says no point in doing k3, but when i look at the i-130 shortcuts it seems so confusing! so many different things to do and im worried my husband is too busy working every day to get each bit done!!! The thing is as me and hubby married in another country not the UK my interview will be in that country and for the i-130 it will be in London. Its not too much of a problem to travel to the other country as i have family there and can stay with them, it seems k3 is simpler.but i realise it is more expensive and have to wait for green card.so we may just go ahead and do i-130

I am going to do some research now but any advice would be great. Would you say it approx takes 4 months from now?? or any ideas??

Good luck everyone!!

congrats!!! :dance:

 
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