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I still think it's terrible that someone ninja'd in front of you in line! But, I'm glad it went well otherwise :D And thanks for not sharing all the gory details with me over brunch! ;)

AOS/AP/EAD Timeline

Package sent to Chicago Lockbox: 06/16/2010

Chicago Lockbox received: 06/18/2010

Received e-mail notification from Chicago Lockbox: 06/24/2010

Hard copy NOA1 received: 06/28/2010

Touch!: 06/28/2010

Received biometrics letter in the mail: 07/16/2010

Attempted walk-in biometrics @ Salt Lake City office -- DENIED: 07/16/2010

2nd attempt at walk-in biometrics @ Salt Lake City office -- SUCCESS!: 07/28/2010

EAD card production ordered!: 08/09/2010

AP approved!: 08/09/2010

2nd EAD card production ordered e-mail: 08/12/2010

AP arrived!: 08/16/2010

3rd EAD card production ordered e-mail: 08/16/2010

EAD arrived!: 08/19/2010

Received interview letter in the mail: 09/13/2010

Green card interview -- APPROVED!: 10/15/2010

Green card received: 10/25/2010

The whole AOS process took almost exactly 4 months ... not too shabby!

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HA! I had thought the exact same thing. Exact! and made a comment about it on here and was thusly corrected....

Me too, girl, me too...

great minds? Anyone? Anyone????

great review, Wyatt! You should be a writer or something! ;)

When she was man handling you, did you tell her to stay away from Wyatt's Torch????

Sorry... I go now...

I thought it was like: "Walk-in" but a play on words or something... :blush:

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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HA! I had thought the exact same thing. Exact! and made a comment about it on here and was thusly corrected....

Me too, girl, me too...

great minds? Anyone? Anyone????

great review, Wyatt! You should be a writer or something! ;)

When she was man handling you, did you tell her to stay away from Wyatt's Torch????

Sorry... I go now...

:lol:!!!!

You're like my favorite person!

Donne moi une poptart!

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You are puffy hearted!

:luv:

:lol: !!!!

You're like my favorite person!

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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"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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great review, Wyatt! You should be a writer or something! ;)

Ha ha. ;)

When she was man handling you, did you tell her to stay away from Wyatt's Torch????

:rofl:

Freaking hilarious, Froggie! Why didn't I think of that? :lol:

Married: 07-03-09

I-130 filed: 08-11-09

NOA1: 09-04-09

NOA2: 10-01-09

NVC received: 10-14-09

Opted In to Electronic Processing: 10-19-09

Case complete @ NVC: 11-13-09

Interview assigned: 01-22-10 (70 days between case complete and interview assignment)

Medical in Vancouver: 01-28-10

Interview @ Montreal: 03-05-10 -- APPROVED!

POE @ Blaine (Pacific Highway): 03-10-10

3000 mile drive from Vancouver to DC: 03-10-10 to 3-12-10

Green card received: 04-02-10

SSN received: 04-07-10

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Mailed I-751: 12-27-11

Arrived at USCIS: 12-29-11

I-751 NOA1: 12-30-11 Check cashed: 01-04-12

Biometrics: 02-24-12

10-year GC finally approved: 12-20-12

Received 10-year GC: 01-10-13

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Better to be very overprepared than even slightly underprepared!

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Haha, lgg... I was drinking coffee when I read that... not good!!! :P

Great review, Wyatt. I'm sorry you got prodded in your manly bits, haha. It's funny that you mentioned the folks who had been waiting so long and didn't even know what visa they were working on... When I got back from my own examination, my parents were in the waiting room talking to a couple of people... so I joined in on the conversation and started asking questions actually pertinent to the process... and only one of the three folks there actually knew what they were going in on. One of the women thought it was a work visa, because she was allowed to work once she entered the country... The other kept saying a fiance's visa, even though she was already married to a U.S. Citizen... I was incredibly sad for them.

That's awfully nice that they gave you a copy of the records, though. Is that a common thing for Vancouver? I wish Seiden's office had done that...

01/08/2010 - Applied for SSN in maiden name.

01/09/2010 - Married! Officially a Missis.

01/19/2010 - Received SSN in mail.

02/10/2010 - Sent I-485/I-131/I-765 to Chicago.

02/19/2010 - NOA dates for all applications.

02/22/2010 - Received NOAs in mail.

02/23/2010 - Applied for SSN for married name.

03/04/2010 - Applied for Florida DL in married name.

03/09/2010 - Biometrics appointment.

04/18/2010 - AP received.

04/23/2010 - EAD approved.

04/27/2010 - AOS Interview at Orlando USCIS (decision pending).

04/28/2010 - Card production ordered!

05/03/2010 - EAD received.

05/03/2010 - Welcome letter received.

05/28/2010 - Green Card received in mail.

01/26/2012 - Mailed RoC packet to VSC.

01/30/2012 - NOA date on application.

02/01/2012 - Cheque cashed.

02/05/2012 - Received NOA in mail.

02/10/2012 - Touch.

02/24/2012 - ASC Appointment Notice dated.

02/27/2012 - ASC Appointment Notice received.

03/23/2012 - Biometrics appointment.

09/20/2012 - Touch. Card Production ordered!

09/21/2012 - Touch.

09/24/2012 - Touch. Card mailed.

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I still think it's terrible that someone ninja'd in front of you in line! But, I'm glad it went well otherwise :D And thanks for not sharing all the gory details with me over brunch! ;)

Hey, no worries. I'm NOT my sister! :P

Married: 07-03-09

I-130 filed: 08-11-09

NOA1: 09-04-09

NOA2: 10-01-09

NVC received: 10-14-09

Opted In to Electronic Processing: 10-19-09

Case complete @ NVC: 11-13-09

Interview assigned: 01-22-10 (70 days between case complete and interview assignment)

Medical in Vancouver: 01-28-10

Interview @ Montreal: 03-05-10 -- APPROVED!

POE @ Blaine (Pacific Highway): 03-10-10

3000 mile drive from Vancouver to DC: 03-10-10 to 3-12-10

Green card received: 04-02-10

SSN received: 04-07-10

------------------------------------------

Mailed I-751: 12-27-11

Arrived at USCIS: 12-29-11

I-751 NOA1: 12-30-11 Check cashed: 01-04-12

Biometrics: 02-24-12

10-year GC finally approved: 12-20-12

Received 10-year GC: 01-10-13

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Better to be very overprepared than even slightly underprepared!

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Great review, Wyatt. I'm sorry you got prodded in your manly bits, haha.

Meh. It was really no big deal...all very perfunctory. Women have it much worse when it comes to doctor's visits, so a mere pat-down of the package is just a very trivial thing, really. It's just another body part, to a doctor.

It's funny that you mentioned the folks who had been waiting so long and didn't even know what visa they were working on... When I got back from my own examination, my parents were in the waiting room talking to a couple of people... so I joined in on the conversation and started asking questions actually pertinent to the process... and only one of the three folks there actually knew what they were going in on. One of the women thought it was a work visa, because she was allowed to work once she entered the country... The other kept saying a fiance's visa, even though she was already married to a U.S. Citizen... I was incredibly sad for them.

Yeah. It's moments like those where you realize how great VisaJourney is. I was pretty much just quiet in the waiting room, listening to some of the misinformation being spouted by a few people. But again...what good would it have done for me to point out the problems now? Clearly they're all one step away from their interviews, so I just stayed mum. It was quite hard not to say anything when I heard the one guy say "Yeah, but I can't visit the U.S. during the process, so my wife always has to visit ME." He'd also mentioned earlier that he was using a lawyer...which is probably why it has taken him three years. :whistle:

That's awfully nice that they gave you a copy of the records, though. Is that a common thing for Vancouver? I wish Seiden's office had done that...

It's not a full encapsulation of the records -- just a vaccination checklist and confirmation, by the looks of it. I didn't look closely at it before I wrote my review (which was one of the first things I did as soon as I got home...wanted it fresh in my mind for you folks). The sealed envelope to be opened by the consulate is quite thick -- I'd guess at least five pages in there. I'm naturally VERY curious about what info is enclosed, but alas, I'll leave it sealed!

Married: 07-03-09

I-130 filed: 08-11-09

NOA1: 09-04-09

NOA2: 10-01-09

NVC received: 10-14-09

Opted In to Electronic Processing: 10-19-09

Case complete @ NVC: 11-13-09

Interview assigned: 01-22-10 (70 days between case complete and interview assignment)

Medical in Vancouver: 01-28-10

Interview @ Montreal: 03-05-10 -- APPROVED!

POE @ Blaine (Pacific Highway): 03-10-10

3000 mile drive from Vancouver to DC: 03-10-10 to 3-12-10

Green card received: 04-02-10

SSN received: 04-07-10

------------------------------------------

Mailed I-751: 12-27-11

Arrived at USCIS: 12-29-11

I-751 NOA1: 12-30-11 Check cashed: 01-04-12

Biometrics: 02-24-12

10-year GC finally approved: 12-20-12

Received 10-year GC: 01-10-13

------------------------------------------

Better to be very overprepared than even slightly underprepared!

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It's not a full encapsulation of the records -- just a vaccination checklist and confirmation, by the looks of it. I didn't look closely at it before I wrote my review (which was one of the first things I did as soon as I got home...wanted it fresh in my mind for you folks). The sealed envelope to be opened by the consulate is quite thick -- I'd guess at least five pages in there. I'm naturally VERY curious about what info is enclosed, but alas, I'll leave it sealed!

Oh, we got that too... I thought it would've been nice to get a copy of the records, so we'd have some legit to give our new docs here in the States. Ah well.

01/08/2010 - Applied for SSN in maiden name.

01/09/2010 - Married! Officially a Missis.

01/19/2010 - Received SSN in mail.

02/10/2010 - Sent I-485/I-131/I-765 to Chicago.

02/19/2010 - NOA dates for all applications.

02/22/2010 - Received NOAs in mail.

02/23/2010 - Applied for SSN for married name.

03/04/2010 - Applied for Florida DL in married name.

03/09/2010 - Biometrics appointment.

04/18/2010 - AP received.

04/23/2010 - EAD approved.

04/27/2010 - AOS Interview at Orlando USCIS (decision pending).

04/28/2010 - Card production ordered!

05/03/2010 - EAD received.

05/03/2010 - Welcome letter received.

05/28/2010 - Green Card received in mail.

01/26/2012 - Mailed RoC packet to VSC.

01/30/2012 - NOA date on application.

02/01/2012 - Cheque cashed.

02/05/2012 - Received NOA in mail.

02/10/2012 - Touch.

02/24/2012 - ASC Appointment Notice dated.

02/27/2012 - ASC Appointment Notice received.

03/23/2012 - Biometrics appointment.

09/20/2012 - Touch. Card Production ordered!

09/21/2012 - Touch.

09/24/2012 - Touch. Card mailed.

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Yeah, I got a checklist of my vaccinations from my Toronto Medical as well. Oh, tip for you all, if I may? I keep my chest x-ray rolled up in an old Xmas gift wrapping tube, but to the length needed. Makes it safe and WAY easier to carry around...

:)

Meh. It was really no big deal...all very perfunctory. Women have it much worse when it comes to doctor's visits, so a mere pat-down of the package is just a very trivial thing, really. It's just another body part, to a doctor.

Yeah. It's moments like those where you realize how great VisaJourney is. I was pretty much just quiet in the waiting room, listening to some of the misinformation being spouted by a few people. But again...what good would it have done for me to point out the problems now? Clearly they're all one step away from their interviews, so I just stayed mum. It was quite hard not to say anything when I heard the one guy say "Yeah, but I can't visit the U.S. during the process, so my wife always has to visit ME." He'd also mentioned earlier that he was using a lawyer...which is probably why it has taken him three years. :whistle:

It's not a full encapsulation of the records -- just a vaccination checklist and confirmation, by the looks of it. I didn't look closely at it before I wrote my review (which was one of the first things I did as soon as I got home...wanted it fresh in my mind for you folks). The sealed envelope to be opened by the consulate is quite thick -- I'd guess at least five pages in there. I'm naturally VERY curious about what info is enclosed, but alas, I'll leave it sealed!

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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Yeah, I got a checklist of my vaccinations from my Toronto Medical as well. Oh, tip for you all, if I may? I keep my chest x-ray rolled up in an old Xmas gift wrapping tube, but to the length needed. Makes it safe and WAY easier to carry around...

:)

You're actually keeping it and carrying it around? Hmm!

You didn't happen to take it to your CR-1 interview, did you?

Married: 07-03-09

I-130 filed: 08-11-09

NOA1: 09-04-09

NOA2: 10-01-09

NVC received: 10-14-09

Opted In to Electronic Processing: 10-19-09

Case complete @ NVC: 11-13-09

Interview assigned: 01-22-10 (70 days between case complete and interview assignment)

Medical in Vancouver: 01-28-10

Interview @ Montreal: 03-05-10 -- APPROVED!

POE @ Blaine (Pacific Highway): 03-10-10

3000 mile drive from Vancouver to DC: 03-10-10 to 3-12-10

Green card received: 04-02-10

SSN received: 04-07-10

------------------------------------------

Mailed I-751: 12-27-11

Arrived at USCIS: 12-29-11

I-751 NOA1: 12-30-11 Check cashed: 01-04-12

Biometrics: 02-24-12

10-year GC finally approved: 12-20-12

Received 10-year GC: 01-10-13

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Better to be very overprepared than even slightly underprepared!

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Well, that's what I meant, silly!!! It's not like I carry it around like a light sabre or anything!

But yeah, I sorta knew that they don't normally take it but I figured I am bringing any and all things just in case, cuz you never know!

Having it tubed like that made it a lot easier to carry around...

You're actually keeping it and carrying it around? Hmm!

You didn't happen to take it to your CR-1 interview, did you?

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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Well, that's what I meant, silly!!! It's not like I carry it around like a light sabre or anything!

But yeah, I sorta knew that they don't normally take it but I figured I am bringing any and all things just in case, cuz you never know!

Having it tubed like that made it a lot easier to carry around...

Oh, so you DID take it to your interview?

Hmm. I wonder if I should. With my luck I'd be the first case where they'd actually ask for it. :rolleyes:

Married: 07-03-09

I-130 filed: 08-11-09

NOA1: 09-04-09

NOA2: 10-01-09

NVC received: 10-14-09

Opted In to Electronic Processing: 10-19-09

Case complete @ NVC: 11-13-09

Interview assigned: 01-22-10 (70 days between case complete and interview assignment)

Medical in Vancouver: 01-28-10

Interview @ Montreal: 03-05-10 -- APPROVED!

POE @ Blaine (Pacific Highway): 03-10-10

3000 mile drive from Vancouver to DC: 03-10-10 to 3-12-10

Green card received: 04-02-10

SSN received: 04-07-10

------------------------------------------

Mailed I-751: 12-27-11

Arrived at USCIS: 12-29-11

I-751 NOA1: 12-30-11 Check cashed: 01-04-12

Biometrics: 02-24-12

10-year GC finally approved: 12-20-12

Received 10-year GC: 01-10-13

------------------------------------------

Better to be very overprepared than even slightly underprepared!

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OH yeah, I had a freaking boatload of stuff with me! Better safe t han sorry I thought. I had everything with me save for my brain -- I was addled as heck afterward. Seriously...

:)

Oh, so you DID take it to your interview?

Hmm. I wonder if I should. With my luck I'd be the first case where they'd actually ask for it. :rolleyes:

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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