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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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Hi Guys! Another Pink Slip today :) Arrived Embassy at 7:30am. In waiting area 7:40am. 8am a lady check the 2 ds-156, one 156k and 2 ds 157 form.

She requested that i sign the ds 156k, waited for number to be assign, 8:23 assigned number (7038) and turn in all the ds forms at the ticket booth. They gave me an Air 21 address form to fill out. 8:50 called for finger scanning at window 33. I was sitting almost 2 hrs before i went to window 20 for Pre screening. The Pre screener ask me how we met and He wanted to know how many times my fiance visited me.He wanted to know any previous married of my fiance and how many children he had. He ask me why i love my fiance. He wanted to see some photos too. and he ask for my Nbi clearance, Cenomar and 1 birth certificate from NSO. He requested the I-134 with all the supporting documentation. as well as the 2008 Income Tax Return. Then 11:20 , I went to window 32 for the interview. We waited 10 minutes outside the CO office. Me and my fiance went in at 11:30, The CO asked me how do i feel? "I said im nervous Sir" He had me swear that everything on the application was all true.He then ask my fiance to leave the room and he would be call of needed for further information.

Questions:

What is the job of my fiance?

Is he currently working

He ask how me met

How many visits

How many times he been married before

How many kids he had

My fiance Birthday/Age

He also ask any previous marriages that i had and if i had any children

After the question , he looked at the I-129f photos and then he entered some info into his computer. after going thru some documentation. He said he had no further questions, everything look good and your visa is approved, He said at the end " Goodluck on your life in America" The Co officer was very nice, The Interview went smoothly, done by 11:38, The Co ask me to sit in the waiting area and wait for my number for further instruction. 11:45 I went to window 37, the lady instructed me to pay the Air 21 visa delivery. The pink slip was attached and given to me.11:50 paid 215 pesosfor Air 21 for visa delivery(FINISHED). :dance:

Despite all the nervousness and anxiety, Once i started talking to the CO everything felt natural... To all who facing the interview process remain calm and be confident and leave your worries outside on Roxas blvd. hehehehe

GOD IS GREAT!!!!!

Thanks to all the friends i met here(Lira&Eloisa) and to all members who took time to write me.....

Im so happy and grateful to GOD!!!!!

AOS-

July 13, 2009 - AOS Package sent to Chicago via Fedex

July 14, 2009 - AOS Package delivered signed by J.CHYBA

July 20, 2009 - Recieved NOA1 for I-485 and I-765 (date of notice July 17, 2009)

July 21, 2009 - Touched(I-485 and I-765)

July 27, 2009 - Recieved Biometrics Appoinment Letter(for August 19, 2009/2pm) July 22, 2009 date of Notice

July 30, 2009 - Case Transfered to California

Aug 03, 2009 - Transfer Notice in Mail

Aug 05, 2009 - Touched(I-485)

Aug 06, 2009 - Touched(I-485)

Aug 19, 2009 - Biometrics done

Aug 20, 2009 - Touched (I-485) and (I-765)

Aug 29, 2009 - EAD(I-765) card production ordered

Sept 04, 2009 - EAD Approval Notice Sent - Thank you God!!!

Sept 08, 2009 - EAD card in hand. Thank you God, Happy Birthday Mama Mary..

Oct 16, 2009 - Touched(I-485)

Oct 19, 2009 - Touched(I-485)

Oct 28, 2009 - Card Production Ordered (I-485)

Oct 29, 2009 - Welcome Letter mailed

Nov 03, 2009 - I-485 APPROVED

Nov 05, 2009 - Permanent Resident Card Received (GC)

"The keys to patience are acceptance and faith. Accept things as they are, and look realistically at the world around you. Have faith in yourself and in the direction you have chosen.Everyting about the future is uncertain but one thing is for sure, God had already arranged all our tomorrows, we just have to trust him as he leads.

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Filed: K-3 Visa Country: Philippines
Timeline
Congrats!! :dance:

My son named Zac

"My son's smile makes my day complete"

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MY K3 TIMELINE purple4.gifVid of how I prepared my interview documents purple.gifPapers that I brought on my USEM interview

AOS TIMELINE

06.17.2010 - submitted our papers

06.19.2010 - papers arrived at Chicago lockbox

06.24.2010 - Check cashed

06.28.2010 - NOA1 Hardcopy received (9 days from the day they got our papers)

07.05.2010 - Received Biometrics Schedule (July 26)

08.05.2010 - Biometrics done! (had to re-schedule from 7/26 to 8/5)

08.13.2010 - Got my interview letter

08.20.2010 - EAD card on production

09.06.2010 - Got my EAD Card (62 days)

09.07.2010 - Applied for SSN

09.14.2010 - SSN Card received

09.16.2010 - Interview schedule (APPROVED)

09.20.2010 - Welcome Notice Received ("Welcome to the USA")

09.25.2010 - 10 yr Green Card received! (98 days)

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congratz. :thumbs::thumbs: Mine is next week may 13 and just thinking about it gives me stomach cramp :wacko:

N-400 Application for Naturalization

September 21, 2012 - N-400 packet sent
September 24, 2012 - Check cashed
September 26, 2012 - NOA 1 received
October 01, 2012 - Biometrics letter received
October 26, 2012 - Biometrics appt @ 11am
March 1, 2013 - Oathtaking. US citizen finally!!!




"You come to love not by finding the perfect person, but by seeing an imperfect person perfectly."



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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
Timeline

Congrats to you Jen,, I am very happy for you,,so when ang flight pa US? I am very excited for you... heee..heee..heee... Thanks God for helping you out for your journey here Jen,, and good luck for your new life Jen, God bless always to you .. God is very good :):thumbs::thumbs::dance::dance::dance:

September whole month of conversation

October 04,2008 - Went to see me in person in the Phils.

October 12,2008 - He proposed to me :D

October 15,2008 - My baby went back to US :(

November 15,2008- Sent K-1 petition

November 24,20008 -NO1

December 17,2008 - Second visit of my baby to Phils.

Jan.02,2009 - Baby went home to US again :(

February 25,2009 - NO2

March 13,2009 - Early medical (failed) :(

March 25-27,2009 - Sputum test

March 31,2009 -Smear negative (thanks God) :D

May 27,2009 - Culture results NEGATIVE :D

May 28,2009 - Interview (PASSED)

May 30,2009 - My baby arrived in the Phils. to bring me back with him to US :D

June 10,2009 - Flight to US, POE Chicago

July 08,2009 - Happily married :D

July 31,2009 -Sent AOS

August 06,2009 - NO1

September 14,2009 - Biometrics taken

September 21,2009 - EAD Production Ordered :)

September 28,2009 - EAD Card Received

October 14,2009 - Green Card (touched)

December 22,2009 - Mailed RFE

January 4,2010 - NO RFE YET :(

January 11,2010 - Received RFE mail from USCIS

January 23,2010 - RFE response mailed

January 27,2010 - USCIS resumed processing

January 28,2010 - Touched

February 02,2010 - Card Production Ordered

February 08,2010 - Green Card received!! :D

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WOW! CONGRATz TO YOU..

:dance::dance:

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa

Service Center :Vermont Service Center

Consulate :Manila, Philipines

Marriage :2007-05-17

USCIS

2008-09-16 : I-130 Sent(VSC)

2008-09-30 : NOA1

2008-12-23 : I-130 transferred to California Service Center

2009-01-14 : I-130 NOA2 Approved (I-130 was approved in 106 days from NOA1 date)

NVC

2009-01-21 : NVC Received and Case # Assigned

2009-01-27 : DS-3032 and AOS bill generated at NVC

2009-02-06 : DS-3032 sent (by e-mail)

2009-01-28: AOS bill Received via mail

2009-02-02 : AOS bill invoiced (paid online)

2009-01-27 : DS-3032 sent

2009-02-04 : AOS bill Shows PAID and cover sheet printed

2009-02-12 : DS-3032 Received by NVC

2009-03-04: AOS package sent to NVC

2009-03-09 : AOS package received by NVC

2009-02-12 : DS-3032 Choice of Agent accepted

2009-03-09 : AOS entered into NVC system

2009-02-13 : IV bill invoiced

2009-02-17 : IV bill PAID and cover sheet printed

2009-03-04 : DS-230 sent to NVC

2009-03-13 : DS-230 entered into NVC system

2009-03-13: RFE (hubby's I-864, and Wifey'z NBI)

2009-03-24: case complete (live operator&AVR)

USEM

2009-04-21 : Case Forwarded to USEM, Manila

2009-04-22&24 : Medical PASSED

2009-05-20 : Interview at Embassy ViSA APPROVED :D

2009-05-22: ViSA RECEiVED

2009-05-29: POE JFK, NEW YORK =]

GREENCARD

2009-06-10: Welcome Letter Received

2009-06-20: 2nd Welcome Letter Received

2009-07-01: 2rys GreenCrad Received (on my birthday)

2009-07-20: Green Card return at USCIS for expiration correction (am illigible for 10yrs GC)

2009-07-29: I-90 receipt received

2009-08-21: I-90 Approval Received

2009-09-01: 10years GC received

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Congratulations :dance:

2008 K1Timeline:

I-129F Application

10/25 Received letter from USEM

11/21-11/22 Med Exam

12/02 Interview date, 7AM (Approved)

12/10 Visa on Hand

Date & Place of POE: 12/17 Detroit

03/10/09 Wedding

2009 AOS / EAD / AP Timeline:

4/07 Mailed AOS Package

4/08 Package received

4/14 Cashed Check/

4/18 Biometrics I-485

4/29 Biometrics done

5/02 CSC Transferred

5/05 I-485 Touched (This case is now pending at the office to which it was transferred)(30 days)

5/12 I-485 Touched

5/15 EAD Card Production Ordered and AP Approval notice sent

5/18 EAD/AP Touched

5/20 Touched

5/21 AP Received by Mail (44days)

5/22 EAD Received by Mail (45days)

6/25 GC card production ordered!

6/30 Welcome Letter notice received dated 6/26

7/07 Approval notice sent

7/08 GC received by mail

2012 N-400 Timeline:

5/22 Sent

5/30 Cashed Check

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Filed: K-3 Visa Country: Philippines
Timeline
:luv: Congratulations :luv:

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09-24-2008: I-130 sent

10-01-2008: I-130 NOA1

10- -2008: I-129F sent

11-01-2008: I-129F NOA1

01-21-2009: I-129F NOA2

01-23-2009: I-130 approved

02-07-2009: received letter from NVC - Choice of Agent and Address form.

02-23-2009: USEM Interview for k3 (but case forwarded to FPU)

03-02-2009: called FPU for the listing of additional requirements

03-12-2009: returned to FPU, submitted documents and had an interview.

03-15-2009: received an email from NVC - bill to agent $400 processing fee and paid it

03-26-2009: done with the fraud unit

03-30-2009: recieved the instruction packet for CR-1

05-09-2009: visa received

05-12-2009: my flight to Sacramento California

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Hi Guys! Another Pink Slip today :) Arrived Embassy at 7:30am. In waiting area 7:40am. 8am a lady check the 2 ds-156, one 156k and 2 ds 157 form.

She requested that i sign the ds 156k, waited for number to be assign, 8:23 assigned number (7038) and turn in all the ds forms at the ticket booth. They gave me an Air 21 address form to fill out. 8:50 called for finger scanning at window 33. I was sitting almost 2 hrs before i went to window 20 for Pre screening. The Pre screener ask me how we met and He wanted to know how many times my fiance visited me.He wanted to know any previous married of my fiance and how many children he had. He ask me why i love my fiance. He wanted to see some photos too. and he ask for my Nbi clearance, Cenomar and 1 birth certificate from NSO. He requested the I-134 with all the supporting documentation. as well as the 2008 Income Tax Return. Then 11:20 , I went to window 32 for the interview. We waited 10 minutes outside the CO office. Me and my fiance went in at 11:30, The CO asked me how do i feel? "I said im nervous Sir" He had me swear that everything on the application was all true.He then ask my fiance to leave the room and he would be call of needed for further information.

Questions:

What is the job of my fiance?

Is he currently working

He ask how me met

How many visits

How many times he been married before

How many kids he had

My fiance Birthday/Age

He also ask any previous marriages that i had and if i had any children

After the question , he looked at the I-129f photos and then he entered some info into his computer. after going thru some documentation. He said he had no further questions, everything look good and your visa is approved, He said at the end " Goodluck on your life in America" The Co officer was very nice, The Interview went smoothly, done by 11:38, The Co ask me to sit in the waiting area and wait for my number for further instruction. 11:45 I went to window 37, the lady instructed me to pay the Air 21 visa delivery. The pink slip was attached and given to me.11:50 paid 215 pesosfor Air 21 for visa delivery(FINISHED). :dance:

Despite all the nervousness and anxiety, Once i started talking to the CO everything felt natural... To all who facing the interview process remain calm and be confident and leave your worries outside on Roxas blvd. hehehehe

GOD IS GREAT!!!!!

Thanks to all the friends i met here(Lira&Eloisa) and to all members who took time to write me.....

Im so happy and grateful to GOD!!!!!

:dancing: so happy for you

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Congratulations! :star:

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"Our Wedding Prayer"

Lord,help us to remember when we first met,and the strong love that grew between us.

To work the love into practical things so nothing can divide us

Grant us a Love that grows stronger with each passing year.

We ask for words both kind and loving

and for hearts always ready to ask forgiveness as well as to forgive.

Guide us to overcome every challenge

and keep our dreams pure to each other always.

Dear Lord,we put our marriage into Your hands.Amen

If your heart acquires strength, you will be able to remove blemishes from others without thinking evil of them.
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Filed: K-3 Visa Country: Brazil
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Hi Guys! Another Pink Slip today :) Arrived Embassy at 7:30am. In waiting area 7:40am. 8am a lady check the 2 ds-156, one 156k and 2 ds 157 form.

She requested that i sign the ds 156k, waited for number to be assign, 8:23 assigned number (7038) and turn in all the ds forms at the ticket booth. They gave me an Air 21 address form to fill out. 8:50 called for finger scanning at window 33. I was sitting almost 2 hrs before i went to window 20 for Pre screening. The Pre screener ask me how we met and He wanted to know how many times my fiance visited me.He wanted to know any previous married of my fiance and how many children he had. He ask me why i love my fiance. He wanted to see some photos too. and he ask for my Nbi clearance, Cenomar and 1 birth certificate from NSO. He requested the I-134 with all the supporting documentation. as well as the 2008 Income Tax Return. Then 11:20 , I went to window 32 for the interview. We waited 10 minutes outside the CO office. Me and my fiance went in at 11:30, The CO asked me how do i feel? "I said im nervous Sir" He had me swear that everything on the application was all true.He then ask my fiance to leave the room and he would be call of needed for further information.

Questions:

What is the job of my fiance?

Is he currently working

He ask how me met

How many visits

How many times he been married before

How many kids he had

My fiance Birthday/Age

He also ask any previous marriages that i had and if i had any children

After the question , he looked at the I-129f photos and then he entered some info into his computer. after going thru some documentation. He said he had no further questions, everything look good and your visa is approved, He said at the end " Goodluck on your life in America" The Co officer was very nice, The Interview went smoothly, done by 11:38, The Co ask me to sit in the waiting area and wait for my number for further instruction. 11:45 I went to window 37, the lady instructed me to pay the Air 21 visa delivery. The pink slip was attached and given to me.11:50 paid 215 pesosfor Air 21 for visa delivery(FINISHED). :dance:

Despite all the nervousness and anxiety, Once i started talking to the CO everything felt natural... To all who facing the interview process remain calm and be confident and leave your worries outside on Roxas blvd. hehehehe

GOD IS GREAT!!!!!

Thanks to all the friends i met here(Lira&Eloisa) and to all members who took time to write me.....

Im so happy and grateful to GOD!!!!!

GOD IS AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I VERY HAPPY FOR YOU ... IN JUNE 16 WILL HAVE MINE LOL

Wishing all the best for the February fillers !!!!

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Congratulations! :star:

GOD IS SO GOOD.CONGRATZ

TIMELINE

ROC

January 07,2012--- GC expires

October 17, 2011-- sent packet to VSC

October 19, 2011 -- Packet received

October 24, 2011-- Check Cashed

October 27, 2011-- NOA received

December 07, 2011-- Biometrics

July 16, 2012-- card production

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Congratulations and thanks for sharing your interview experience.

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Manila, Philippines

I-129F Sent : 2008-12-02

I-129F Receipt Notice : 2008-12-05

RFE: 2009-02-26

Approval Notice: 2009-03-13

NVC Received: 2009-03-23

Left NVC: 2009-05-12

Stuck at NVC 50 days

Interview: 2009-06-23 Passed!

Visa picked up: 2009-06-25

POE Detroit: 2009-07-04

Married: 2009-09-11

Filed for AOS: 2009-09-22

Biometrics taken: 2009-10-29

Advance Parole approved 2009-11-04

Employment Authorization approved 2009-11-04

AOS Appointment 2009-12-15

AOS Approved 2009-12-15

Green Card Received 2010-01-02

Filed for ROC: 2011-09-17

ROC approved 2012-03-21

Green Card Received 2012-03-26

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Congrats

Love forever,

Dale & Trisha

Married: 9/29/2008

K3 Visa

POE-MSP: 3/13/2009

AOS/EAD

Greencard received: 08/29/2009

Removal of Conditions:

Approved: 10/20/2011

Citizenship

9/19/2012

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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Thank you so much my fellow vj's........ :dancing:

Hi Guys! Another Pink Slip today :) Arrived Embassy at 7:30am. In waiting area 7:40am. 8am a lady check the 2 ds-156, one 156k and 2 ds 157 form.

She requested that i sign the ds 156k, waited for number to be assign, 8:23 assigned number (7038) and turn in all the ds forms at the ticket booth. They gave me an Air 21 address form to fill out. 8:50 called for finger scanning at window 33. I was sitting almost 2 hrs before i went to window 20 for Pre screening. The Pre screener ask me how we met and He wanted to know how many times my fiance visited me.He wanted to know any previous married of my fiance and how many children he had. He ask me why i love my fiance. He wanted to see some photos too. and he ask for my Nbi clearance, Cenomar and 1 birth certificate from NSO. He requested the I-134 with all the supporting documentation. as well as the 2008 Income Tax Return. Then 11:20 , I went to window 32 for the interview. We waited 10 minutes outside the CO office. Me and my fiance went in at 11:30, The CO asked me how do i feel? "I said im nervous Sir" He had me swear that everything on the application was all true.He then ask my fiance to leave the room and he would be call of needed for further information.

Questions:

What is the job of my fiance?

Is he currently working

He ask how me met

How many visits

How many times he been married before

How many kids he had

My fiance Birthday/Age

He also ask any previous marriages that i had and if i had any children

After the question , he looked at the I-129f photos and then he entered some info into his computer. after going thru some documentation. He said he had no further questions, everything look good and your visa is approved, He said at the end " Goodluck on your life in America" The Co officer was very nice, The Interview went smoothly, done by 11:38, The Co ask me to sit in the waiting area and wait for my number for further instruction. 11:45 I went to window 37, the lady instructed me to pay the Air 21 visa delivery. The pink slip was attached and given to me.11:50 paid 215 pesosfor Air 21 for visa delivery(FINISHED). :dance:

Despite all the nervousness and anxiety, Once i started talking to the CO everything felt natural... To all who facing the interview process remain calm and be confident and leave your worries outside on Roxas blvd. hehehehe

GOD IS GREAT!!!!!

Thanks to all the friends i met here(Lira&Eloisa) and to all members who took time to write me.....

Im so happy and grateful to GOD!!!!!

GOD IS AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I VERY HAPPY FOR YOU ... IN JUNE 16 WILL HAVE MINE LOL

Thank u dear, goodluck and im sure u will be fine... Godbless!

AOS-

July 13, 2009 - AOS Package sent to Chicago via Fedex

July 14, 2009 - AOS Package delivered signed by J.CHYBA

July 20, 2009 - Recieved NOA1 for I-485 and I-765 (date of notice July 17, 2009)

July 21, 2009 - Touched(I-485 and I-765)

July 27, 2009 - Recieved Biometrics Appoinment Letter(for August 19, 2009/2pm) July 22, 2009 date of Notice

July 30, 2009 - Case Transfered to California

Aug 03, 2009 - Transfer Notice in Mail

Aug 05, 2009 - Touched(I-485)

Aug 06, 2009 - Touched(I-485)

Aug 19, 2009 - Biometrics done

Aug 20, 2009 - Touched (I-485) and (I-765)

Aug 29, 2009 - EAD(I-765) card production ordered

Sept 04, 2009 - EAD Approval Notice Sent - Thank you God!!!

Sept 08, 2009 - EAD card in hand. Thank you God, Happy Birthday Mama Mary..

Oct 16, 2009 - Touched(I-485)

Oct 19, 2009 - Touched(I-485)

Oct 28, 2009 - Card Production Ordered (I-485)

Oct 29, 2009 - Welcome Letter mailed

Nov 03, 2009 - I-485 APPROVED

Nov 05, 2009 - Permanent Resident Card Received (GC)

"The keys to patience are acceptance and faith. Accept things as they are, and look realistically at the world around you. Have faith in yourself and in the direction you have chosen.Everyting about the future is uncertain but one thing is for sure, God had already arranged all our tomorrows, we just have to trust him as he leads.

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