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Cuchita Proficient

Cuchita   1

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Welcome!

Our Timeline:

11/1999 - We met in Ecuador

02/05/00 - Relationship started

09/08/06 - Engaged & Pregnant!

03/13/08 - I filed for Citizenship

07/22/08 - Became US Citizen

08/02/08 - I-129F sent

08/13/08 - Case received by VSC

08/16/08 - NOA1

08/18/08 - Touched

12/18/08 - Touched again exactly 4 mos. after 1st touch!

12/18/08 - Noa2 @ 3PM-Gracias Dios Mio!

12/24/08 - NVC sent pckg. 3 to Embassy

01/02/09 - Pckg 3 rcvd. by Embassy

01/09/09 - Pckg 3 from Embassy received by beneficiary

02/09/09 - Medical exam

02/16/09 - Sent back checklist and docs required by embassy.

03/13/09 - We will fly to see Daddy Gary

03/16/09 - 1 PM Interview (Pray God he gets visa)

03/16/09 - 5PM INTERVIEW PASSED WOOHOO. Thank God.

03/25/09 - Visa on hand! he went to DHL office after phone call received.

04/18/09 - My Cuchi came, (NYC)a wonderful unbelievable moment!:)

04/20/09 - We applied for marriage licence. (Township Municipal Bldg Health Dept.)

04/23/09 - Licence on hand

04/29/09 - Applied for Social Security (He was in system!)

04/30/09 - Wedding day!!! Yeeebaa

05/07/09 - SS card in mail. "valid for work only with DHS authorization"

05/13/09 - Sent AOS paperwork.

06/16/09 - Biometrics Apptmt.

06/25/09 - EAD Card in mail!

06/26/09 - Letter saying case transfered to Cali.

08/08/09 - Residence Card in Mail! Yuuupiiiiiii.

THE END FOR 2 MORE YEARS.

I don´t need patience if I have love. Ah I que Viva mi Guayaquil Carajo!

-Cuchita-

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100% Al Ahly Fan   53

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It's the waiting that's getting to me........sigh

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

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Malrothien   6

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I can't imagine how painful that is, Sharifah. :( I'm very excited to be going home to be with my family, but I count my blessings that I am living with my husband in Canada.

Montreal: BEAT!!! Approved!!!!!

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lgg   2

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Uh yeah! I read about all this for years and even when actually doing it, I had/still haves some really lucid moments of, what am I doing again? Is this correct?

May I recommend LingChe's shortcuts? Not to necessarily do the 'barcode' thing but it's a really good, thorough list of what needs to be done for each part of the NVC portion of all this!

I found it really helpful.

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/...he_NVC_ShortCut

Also, asking questions here helps OH and take a break once in awhile as it's super easy to get bogged down.

Best,

LGG

But reading and reading and reading more about the process is driving me looney! :clock:

USCIS

NOA #2: Approval June 25th, 2009 - 92 days

NVC

July 8, 2009 to August 10, 2009 - 28 days

Interview Assigned - December 3, 2009 - FINALLY!!

Medical - December 14, 2009 - Passed

Embassy/Interview - January 26, 2010 Montreal, Quebec Canada - 167 days PASSED!!!

Port of Entry - February 26, 2010 Baltimore International, Maryland

USCIS -- ROC package sent off

November 26, 2011 to Vermont station November 30, 2011 received NOA1December 16, 2011 received biometrics appointment.

January 04, 2012 Biometrics

September 2, 2012, RFE Received.

September 22, 2012 RFE responded to

October 15, 2012 ROC approved, 10 Green card on its way.

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100% Al Ahly Fan   53

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I can't imagine how painful that is, Sharifah. :( I'm very excited to be going home to be with my family, but I count my blessings that I am living with my husband in Canada.

Yes, it's very hard, but this is all in God's hands. I just take it day by day. That's wonderful that you are able to live with hubby. I can't wait for the day....

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

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Malrothien   6

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Lgg,

I've got the wiki guide, the regular guide, AND the shortcuts all bookmarked, LOL! Was on such a high from NOA2 in 9 days after NOA1, then read how long the interviews are taking in Montreal and was :ranting:. Hubby is all, "it'll be okay! it'll work out!"

Montreal: BEAT!!! Approved!!!!!

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lgg   2

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Hey Mal...

What ARE they saying about the montreal interviews? Can you let me know as this is something I posted 2 or 3 times and can't get any info about...

Let me know, k?

And please ask if you have any questions, if I can help, I'd be happy to!

You should see my list of bookmarks, it's just plain silly! But, I sure learned!

;)

Lgg,

I've got the wiki guide, the regular guide, AND the shortcuts all bookmarked, LOL! Was on such a high from NOA2 in 9 days after NOA1, then read how long the interviews are taking in Montreal and was :ranting:. Hubby is all, "it'll be okay! it'll work out!"

USCIS

NOA #2: Approval June 25th, 2009 - 92 days

NVC

July 8, 2009 to August 10, 2009 - 28 days

Interview Assigned - December 3, 2009 - FINALLY!!

Medical - December 14, 2009 - Passed

Embassy/Interview - January 26, 2010 Montreal, Quebec Canada - 167 days PASSED!!!

Port of Entry - February 26, 2010 Baltimore International, Maryland

USCIS -- ROC package sent off

November 26, 2011 to Vermont station November 30, 2011 received NOA1December 16, 2011 received biometrics appointment.

January 04, 2012 Biometrics

September 2, 2012, RFE Received.

September 22, 2012 RFE responded to

October 15, 2012 ROC approved, 10 Green card on its way.

kermit_the_frog1237963302.jpg

"Here's some simple advice: Always be yourself. Never take yourself too seriously.

And beware of advice from experts, pigs, and members of Parliament."

— Kermit the Frog

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Malrothien   6

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From what I've read here, it's taking NVC 3 months to schedule interviews in Montreal. Thank you for the offer of help! :)

Hey Mal...

What ARE they saying about the montreal interviews? Can you let me know as this is something I posted 2 or 3 times and can't get any info about...

Let me know, k?

And please ask if you have any questions, if I can help, I'd be happy to!

You should see my list of bookmarks, it's just plain silly! But, I sure learned!

;)

Lgg,

I've got the wiki guide, the regular guide, AND the shortcuts all bookmarked, LOL! Was on such a high from NOA2 in 9 days after NOA1, then read how long the interviews are taking in Montreal and was :ranting:. Hubby is all, "it'll be okay! it'll work out!"

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Montreal: BEAT!!! Approved!!!!!

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lgg   2

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Oh blech to 3 months waiting for an interview. That could very well mean a cold/snowy move.

That IS the suck....

;)

From what I've read here, it's taking NVC 3 months to schedule interviews in Montreal. Thank you for the offer of help! :)

Hey Mal...

What ARE they saying about the montreal interviews? Can you let me know as this is something I posted 2 or 3 times and can't get any info about...

Let me know, k?

And please ask if you have any questions, if I can help, I'd be happy to!

You should see my list of bookmarks, it's just plain silly! But, I sure learned!

;)

Lgg,

I've got the wiki guide, the regular guide, AND the shortcuts all bookmarked, LOL! Was on such a high from NOA2 in 9 days after NOA1, then read how long the interviews are taking in Montreal and was :ranting:. Hubby is all, "it'll be okay! it'll work out!"

USCIS

NOA #2: Approval June 25th, 2009 - 92 days

NVC

July 8, 2009 to August 10, 2009 - 28 days

Interview Assigned - December 3, 2009 - FINALLY!!

Medical - December 14, 2009 - Passed

Embassy/Interview - January 26, 2010 Montreal, Quebec Canada - 167 days PASSED!!!

Port of Entry - February 26, 2010 Baltimore International, Maryland

USCIS -- ROC package sent off

November 26, 2011 to Vermont station November 30, 2011 received NOA1December 16, 2011 received biometrics appointment.

January 04, 2012 Biometrics

September 2, 2012, RFE Received.

September 22, 2012 RFE responded to

October 15, 2012 ROC approved, 10 Green card on its way.

kermit_the_frog1237963302.jpg

"Here's some simple advice: Always be yourself. Never take yourself too seriously.

And beware of advice from experts, pigs, and members of Parliament."

— Kermit the Frog

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eklondon   0

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They should have another embassy to start doing interviews, maybe Toronto??

Oh blech to 3 months waiting for an interview. That could very well mean a cold/snowy move.

That IS the suck....

;)

From what I've read here, it's taking NVC 3 months to schedule interviews in Montreal. Thank you for the offer of help! :)

Hey Mal...

What ARE they saying about the montreal interviews? Can you let me know as this is something I posted 2 or 3 times and can't get any info about...

Let me know, k?

And please ask if you have any questions, if I can help, I'd be happy to!

You should see my list of bookmarks, it's just plain silly! But, I sure learned!

;)

Lgg,

I've got the wiki guide, the regular guide, AND the shortcuts all bookmarked, LOL! Was on such a high from NOA2 in 9 days after NOA1, then read how long the interviews are taking in Montreal and was :ranting:. Hubby is all, "it'll be okay! it'll work out!"

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Petition for Wife and our 3 kids. IR1 & IR2s

NVC Journey

April 22nd, 2009 - Received NVC Packages for all 4 Petition w/Case Numbers

April 22nd, 2009 - DS-3032 and AOS bill received in package

April 24th, 2009 - DS-3032 sent via email

April 24th, 2009 - AOS bill paid online

May 2009 - DS-3032 accepted

May 2009 - IV Fee Generated

May 26th, 2009 - Paid IV Fee Online

May 27th, 2009 - Shows Paid

May 28th, 2009 - IV Package Sent

June 1st, 2009 - Shows Delivered

June 15th, 2009 - Received RFE? for not submitting AOS

June 18th, 2009 - AOS Package sent

June 22nd, 2009 - Delivered 11:42 am, PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801

June 22nd, 2009 - Request for expedite submitted

June 24th, 2009 - Checklist received (AOS package)

July 7th, 2009 - Wife's Case Complete

July 7th, 2009 - RFE for kids cases

July 7th, 2009 - Overnight 864w to NVC for kids cases

July 10th, 2009 - Received package

July 14th, 2009 - NVC automated system show checklist letter received for kids cases

July 21st, 2009 - as per NVC request second email sent requesting expedite of interview

July 24st, 2009 - NVC cases show complete

November 23rd, 2009 - Medicals in Toronto

November 26th, 2009 - Medical packages received

November 2nd, 2009 - Interviews are scheduled for 12/18/2009

December 18th, 2009 - Approved and Visas in Hand

December 21st, 2009 - POE... Windsor/Detroit

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OBX   51

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The entire process taken together is overwhelming. I think the best thing to do is take it step by step and it will all come together. I got into the habit of making Post-it-Notes of everything I had to take care of and stuck them to my desk. Then over the 10 months as they slowly disappeared I knew we were getting close to the end.

And yes, unfortunately Montreal is taking about 3 months from NVC completion to interview date. The wait is diffiuclt but worth it in the end. Good luck to everyone!

USCIS

NOA1 08/19/08

NOA2 01/20/09

NVC

Received 01/26/09

Completed 02/13/09 (19 Days)

Interview Assigned 03/27/09 (6 weeks after NVC completion)

Medical

04/14/09 (Toronto)

Interview

Montreal 05/12/09 (88 days after NVC completion) **APPROVED**

POE

06/16/09 Buffalo

07/02/09 Welcome Letter Received

07/07/09 Applied for SSN

07/10/09 "Card production ordered" email received

07/13/09 SSN received

07/14/09 "Approval notice sent" email received

07/17/09 GREEN CARD received

Removal of Conditions

03/21/11 I-751 mailed to VSC

03/23/11 I-751 received at VSC

03/29/11 Cheque Cashed

03/30/11 NOA1 received (3/24/11)

04/11/11 Biometrics appointment notice received

05/05/11 Biometric appointment

12/13/11 **Approval date** (5 days short of 9 months!)

12/19/11 Approval letter and green card received

Naturalization

05/16/2019 Filed online (estimated completion February 2020)

05/18/2019 Biometrics scheduled

05/21/2019 Receipt notice and biometrics notices posted to online account.05/23/2019 Hard copy of NOA1 received

05/24/2019 Hard copy of biometrics appointment received

06/07/2019 Biometrics appointment (estimated completion January 2020)

12/31/2019 Email received "Interview scheduled"

01/01/2020 Interview date notice posted to online account (02/19/2020)

01/05/2019 Hard copy of interview appointment received

02/19/2020 Interview (**Approved**) and same day Oath Ceremony. 

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Malrothien   6

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I know! It'll be the same for us. We'll drive to Montreal from Vancouver - eeeep. We're thinking Novemberish for our interview.

I really wish they hadn't stopped Vancouver's processing of immigrant visas.

Oh blech to 3 months waiting for an interview. That could very well mean a cold/snowy move.

That IS the suck....

;)

From what I've read here, it's taking NVC 3 months to schedule interviews in Montreal. Thank you for the offer of help! :)

Hey Mal...

What ARE they saying about the montreal interviews? Can you let me know as this is something I posted 2 or 3 times and can't get any info about...

Let me know, k?

And please ask if you have any questions, if I can help, I'd be happy to!

You should see my list of bookmarks, it's just plain silly! But, I sure learned!

;)

Lgg,

I've got the wiki guide, the regular guide, AND the shortcuts all bookmarked, LOL! Was on such a high from NOA2 in 9 days after NOA1, then read how long the interviews are taking in Montreal and was :ranting:. Hubby is all, "it'll be okay! it'll work out!"

Montreal: BEAT!!! Approved!!!!!

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meowmeowmeow   0

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But reading and reading and reading more about the process is driving me looney! :clock:

HELL YEAH!

Timeline:

Sent in I-130 form: 01/29/09

Interview Date: 11/08/09 (APPROVED!)

Visa in Hand: 11/12/09

POE: 01/30/10 (!!!!) at JFK Airport in NYC... can't wait!

Got the green card maybe 8 weeks after 01/30/10...

TBC....

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