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lgg   2

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that interviewed in MOntreal... were there lots of interviews? Lots of windows? How long did it take? yeah, yeah, those of us waiting must drive the rest of you bonkers...

SOrry... just biding my time. EVery damn day feels like it's a week long. BUT, I am going to go visit my husband this long weekend and i have about 89lbs of ties to Canada with me.

Bear with me a little longer folks...

best,

Deanna

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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lgg   2

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Len...

I know, right? God, I even annoy the hell out myself for gods' sake.

Oh and I"m such a sleepy knob that I signed off with my real name instead of my VJ handle. What's next? Signing off with my SIN number and bank information too?

Geezuz...

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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Hugglebuggles   60

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I believe there were 8-9 windows for taking documents and I saw about 3 or 4 interview rooms. The day of my interview they were only using 1 of them, so it was a little annoying! We got there around 6:45 and finished at 10. And don't worry, we were all annoying while waiting for interviews! Me especially! :)

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Thanks Hugglebuggles!

Its' so freaking hard and the nutty thing? We've been doing this for 7 years -- you'd think I'd be a pro at the distance and the waiting but I guess I've had quite enough and this final leg of the journey I would LOVE to see come to fruition.

Thanks for putting up with me...

;)

I believe there were 8-9 windows for taking documents and I saw about 3 or 4 interview rooms. The day of my interview they were only using 1 of them, so it was a little annoying! We got there around 6:45 and finished at 10. And don't worry, we were all annoying while waiting for interviews! Me especially! :)

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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lgg   2

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HA!!!

Duh...

you never know, eh? With my head in the clouds these days, it's surprising I don't show up to work in my pajamas with my cat as a belt...

Geez...

;)

What's next? Signing off with my SIN number and bank information too?

By all means. Please do!

Operators are standing by :P

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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Man what a PAIN :lol: Can we get this woman interview already, so at least we will be good for 2 years :rofl:

Why is it that the only one who can stop the crying is the one who started it in the first place?



More Complete Story here
My Saga includes 2 step sons
USC Married 4/2007 Colombian on overstay since 2001 of B1/B2 visa
Applied 5/2007 Approved GC in Hand 10/2007
I-751 mailed 6/30/09 aapproved 11/7/09 The BOYS I-751 Mailed 12/29/09 3/23/10 Email approval for 17 CR 3/27/10
4/14/10 Email approval for 13 yr Old CR 4/23/10

Oldest son now 21 I-130 filed by LPR dad ( as per NVC CSPA is applying here )
I-130 approved 2/24
Priority date 12/6/2007
4/6/2010 letter from NVC arrives to son dated 3/4/2010
5/4/10 received AOS and DS3032 via email
9/22/10 Interview BOG Passed
10/3/10 POE JFK all went well
11/11/10 GC Received smile.png


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that interviewed in MOntreal... were there lots of interviews? Lots of windows? How long did it take? yeah, yeah, those of us waiting must drive the rest of you bonkers...

SOrry... just biding my time. EVery damn day feels like it's a week long. BUT, I am going to go visit my husband this long weekend and i have about 89lbs of ties to Canada with me.

Bear with me a little longer folks...

best,

Deanna

Most important bit of info about the consulate..... there is a timmies about 2 blocks away. If you get there between 6:30-6:45, you should be out by 10 a.m.

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that interviewed in MOntreal... were there lots of interviews? Lots of windows? How long did it take? yeah, yeah, those of us waiting must drive the rest of you bonkers...

SOrry... just biding my time. EVery damn day feels like it's a week long. BUT, I am going to go visit my husband this long weekend and i have about 89lbs of ties to Canada with me.

Bear with me a little longer folks...

best,

Deanna

Most important bit of info about the consulate..... there is a timmies about 2 blocks away. If you get there between 6:30-6:45, you should be out by 10 a.m.

:rofl:

Why is it that the only one who can stop the crying is the one who started it in the first place?



More Complete Story here
My Saga includes 2 step sons
USC Married 4/2007 Colombian on overstay since 2001 of B1/B2 visa
Applied 5/2007 Approved GC in Hand 10/2007
I-751 mailed 6/30/09 aapproved 11/7/09 The BOYS I-751 Mailed 12/29/09 3/23/10 Email approval for 17 CR 3/27/10
4/14/10 Email approval for 13 yr Old CR 4/23/10

Oldest son now 21 I-130 filed by LPR dad ( as per NVC CSPA is applying here )
I-130 approved 2/24
Priority date 12/6/2007
4/6/2010 letter from NVC arrives to son dated 3/4/2010
5/4/10 received AOS and DS3032 via email
9/22/10 Interview BOG Passed
10/3/10 POE JFK all went well
11/11/10 GC Received smile.png


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lgg   2

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in the words of Fred Flintstone,

Droll, very droll...

Man, bunch of freakin' comediennes you all are.

Frankly? Levity makes the time pass a lot faster.

:blink:

;)

that interviewed in MOntreal... were there lots of interviews? Lots of windows? How long did it take? yeah, yeah, those of us waiting must drive the rest of you bonkers...

SOrry... just biding my time. EVery damn day feels like it's a week long. BUT, I am going to go visit my husband this long weekend and i have about 89lbs of ties to Canada with me.

Bear with me a little longer folks...

best,

Deanna

Most important bit of info about the consulate..... there is a timmies about 2 blocks away. If you get there between 6:30-6:45, you should be out by 10 a.m.

:rofl:

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

Visit my News Feed Page -- Good Reads for Everyone!

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that interviewed in MOntreal... were there lots of interviews? Lots of windows? How long did it take? yeah, yeah, those of us waiting must drive the rest of you bonkers...

SOrry... just biding my time. EVery damn day feels like it's a week long. BUT, I am going to go visit my husband this long weekend and i have about 89lbs of ties to Canada with me.

Bear with me a little longer folks...

best,

Deanna

If you have time on your hands :clock: I posted a review of our May Montreal experience in my timeline! Happy reading. :reading:

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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