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Ramialbali   23

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Salam All,

It is nice to discover the MENA forum. I was reading in some topics and notice the abbreviation " MENA" but I did not bother to know what does it mean. But, once I posted a topic and people were mentioning in their replies "MENA", Then I decided I need to know what does it mean, I am happy to have discovered such a forum. I found you guys :). I have been reading most of your posts in the last couple of days, so I thought I'd introduce myself to you guys as I am new here. I am Palestinian married to a cute American wife, Rebecca, currently living in Palestine, hopefully moving to San Antonio in the early future. Here's a brief history/timeline:

August 30th, 2007 the first meeting of my beloved Becky " it was funny"

November 21, 2007 got engaged

February 7th, 2008 got married in Palestine

July 24,2008 I-130 Sent

August 26,2008 I-129F Sent

February 25, 2009 Petitions approved

May 14 interview passed but required additional documents

June 15 the additional documents were received at the consulate in Jerusalem.

Waiting for My visa , time unknown

I really enjoy reading your posts in this forum. I look forward to share thoughts and ideas.

Salaam

First meeting----2007-08-30

Engaged---------2007-11-21

Marriage---------2008-02-07

I-130 Sent-------2008-07-24

I-130 NOA1------2008-07-31

I-129F Sent------2008-08-26

I-129F NOA1-----2008-09-02

I-129F NOA2-----2009-02-25

NVC Received----2009-03-05

Packet 3---------2009-03-12

Packet 3 Sent----2009-04-13

Packet 4---------2009-04-26

Interview Date---2009-05-14--Approved, but required additional documents

Visa Received---- AP, Time Unknown

I-130 Approval----2009-02-25

Switched to IR1 visa

1st interview---------09-03-2011

2nd interview---------03-05-2011

visa issued-----------07-04-2011, but the Consulate kept my passport

3rd interview---------24-05-2011 with the Homland Secuirty office in Jerusalem

4th interview---------06-06-2011 interviewd my wife, the Homland Secuirty office in Jerusalem

passport received-----14-06-2011 with IR1 visa

US Entry----------21-09-2011

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To suffer in silence is the greatest suffering

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Nagishkaw   510

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Welcome Aboard!

Don't just open your mouth and prove yourself a fool....put it in writing.

It gets harder the more you know. Because the more you find out, the uglier everything seems.

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100% Al Ahly Fan   53

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A7lan wa Sa7lan! Glad you found us....this place is great! Much information and great people!

Salaam

Blessed are the heart that can bend, they can never be broken - Albert Camus

Any comments, information and photos may not be reused, reposted, or republished in any way without express written permission from 100% Al Ahly Fan.

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Jill/Mosaad   0

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Salam All,

It is nice to discover the MENA forum. I was reading in some topics and notice the abbreviation " MENA" but I did not bother to know what does it mean. But, once I posted a topic and people were mentioning in their replies "MENA", Then I decided I need to know what does it mean, I am happy to have discovered such a forum. I found you guys :). I have been reading most of your posts in the last couple of days, so I thought I'd introduce myself to you guys as I am new here. I am Palestinian married to a cute American wife, Rebecca, currently living in Palestine, hopefully moving to San Antonio in the early future. Here's a brief history/timeline:

August 30th, 2007 the first meeting of my beloved Becky " it was funny"

November 21, 2007 got engaged

February 7th, 2008 got married in Palestine

July 24,2008 I-130 Sent

August 26,2008 I-129F Sent

February 25, 2009 Petitions approved

May 14 interview passed but required additional documents

June 15 the additional documents were received at the consulate in Jerusalem.

Waiting for My visa , time unknown

I really enjoy reading your posts in this forum. I look forward to share thoughts and ideas.

Salaam

Hey Rami,

Im on my way back to San Antonio the second week in July... let's stay in touch, maybe we could meet when you arrive to SA ...

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Y's_habibitk   2

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welcome to the MENA forum!

I hope you hear back from the consulate soon about the additional docs. I've been keeping an eye on your thread in the k3 forum to see if you have any updates.

:)

Lisa

"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!

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CasandraYounes   0

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Welcome and you will love San Antonio, I just moved from there. Been there 15 years so if you have any questions do not hesitate to ask.

Casandra and Aziz's Timeline
03/26/07 - Received my first call from Aziz
07/21/07 - 1st trip
12/14/07 - 2nd visit to Morocco
05/20/08 - 3rd visit to Morocco
07/10/08 - Married in Morocco
02/15/09 - 4th trip to Morocco

05/12/12 - 1st trip to Morocco together

CR1 Visa Journey
10/06/08 - Sent I-130 Packet
10/09/08 - Received NOA1
04/24/09 - Approval Notice Sent for I-130
07/13/09 - Informed by NVC Casa consulate busy***wait for September interview
07/27/09 - Received appointment letter from NVC WOHOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
09/14/09 - CR1 interview in Casa @ 8:00 am ******APPROVED******
09/15/09 - Visa in Hand
11/07/09 - Travel to US
11/27/09 - Received greencard
ROC
10/21/11 - Sent I-751 package
10/24/11 - USCIS receives the package
10/31/11 - NOA1 received
11/18/11 - Biometrics Interview in JAX
06/27/12 - Approval Notice sent

N-400

09/21/13 - Application filed

09/26/13 - NOA received

10/24/13 - Biometics apt

12/12/13 - Interview date

01/01/14 - Approval notice sent

03/27/14 - Oath ceremony

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Kenza   1

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Marhaba!

Met: 2004-07-18

Islamic marriage: 2006-07-31

Marriage : 2008-12-27

Entry San Fran 2009-09-27

Hubby is HOME!!!!

Received SSN 2009-10-06

Received welcome letter 2009-10-10

GREEN CARD!!! 2009-10-13

Driver's License 2009-10-26

HUBBY FOUND A JOB!!! after about 4 months of being here :)

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Ramialbali Explorer

Ramialbali   23

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Welcome and you will love San Antonio, I just moved from there. Been there 15 years so if you have any questions do not hesitate to ask.

Thank you all. I am sure I will love San Antonio. It is the city where my wife grew up :P. But, I am worry about finding job there. Thank you Casandra. Sure I will not hesitate to ask. Thank you again.

First meeting----2007-08-30

Engaged---------2007-11-21

Marriage---------2008-02-07

I-130 Sent-------2008-07-24

I-130 NOA1------2008-07-31

I-129F Sent------2008-08-26

I-129F NOA1-----2008-09-02

I-129F NOA2-----2009-02-25

NVC Received----2009-03-05

Packet 3---------2009-03-12

Packet 3 Sent----2009-04-13

Packet 4---------2009-04-26

Interview Date---2009-05-14--Approved, but required additional documents

Visa Received---- AP, Time Unknown

I-130 Approval----2009-02-25

Switched to IR1 visa

1st interview---------09-03-2011

2nd interview---------03-05-2011

visa issued-----------07-04-2011, but the Consulate kept my passport

3rd interview---------24-05-2011 with the Homland Secuirty office in Jerusalem

4th interview---------06-06-2011 interviewd my wife, the Homland Secuirty office in Jerusalem

passport received-----14-06-2011 with IR1 visa

US Entry----------21-09-2011

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To suffer in silence is the greatest suffering

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