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Ecalos   0

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Canada
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No official NOA1 in the maaaaaaaaaaail yet but I guess late Saturday (go figure) the check was cashed and from that I found out that NOA1/reciept date was the 16th of August. YAY FOR PROGRESS!

Now to settle in and wait/begin getting a nervous tic when I haven't checked my status online in over 15 minutes :lol:

AOS/EAD/AP:

Apr. 24 2007: AOS/EAD/AP Sent to Chicago Lockbox

Apr. 25 2007: AOS/EAD/AP Arrived at Chicago

Apr. 30 2007: NOA1 for AOS/EAD/AP

May 02 2007: AOS/EAD/AP Cheques cashed

May 03 2007: AOS/EAD/AP Touched

May 22 2007: RFE

May 25 2007: Biometrics for EAD

May 29 2007: EAD Touched

Jun. 06 2007: Biometrics for AOS Completed at the same time as EAD

Jun. 08 2007: RFE sent back

Jun. 11 2007: RFE Rec'd

Jun. 13 2007: AOS Touched

Jun. 14 2007: AOS Touched

Jun. 18 2007: AOS Touched

Jul. 10 2007: EAD and AP Touched and approved!

Aug. 17 2007: AOS Interview! APPROVED!!!!

Lifting Conditions:

Jun. 15 2009: Mailed I-751 to CSC

Aug. 14 2009: Biometrics

Sep. 17 2009: Approved!

Pillowcased: Diary of a Madwoman. Full timeline coming soon!

William33 Veteran

William33   110

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Indonesia
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A big welcome aboard Ecalos!!!

May your journey be fast and painless!!

:thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:

No official NOA1 in the maaaaaaaaaaail yet but I guess late Saturday (go figure) the check was cashed and from that I found out that NOA1/reciept date was the 16th of August. YAY FOR PROGRESS!

Now to settle in and wait/begin getting a nervous tic when I haven't checked my status online in over 15 minutes :lol:

ellmoi Explorer

ellmoi   0

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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:dance:

December 05, 2005- Met online

January 15, 2006 - I love you. I love you too.

July 19-26,2006- First visit

July 19,2006- Engaged

August 17, 2006 - I-129F mailed to VSC

December 20,2006 - January 08,'07 - Second visit

January 12, 2007 -Visa on Hand

January 26, 2007 -Arrived in the USA - POE:SFO

February 14, 2007 -Civil Wedding

March 12, 2007 - Applied for SSN married name

April 16, 2007 - SSN received

March 12, 2007- AOS mailed to Chicago Xbox

March 14, 2007- AOS delivered to Chicago Xbox

March 20, 2007- NOA1

March 23, 2007- Touched

March 26, 2007- Biometrics letter received

April 11, 2007- Case transfered to CSC

April 12, 2007- Biometrics appointment

April 12 & 14 2007- Touched

April 16, 2007- CSC transfer notice received

May 16, 2007- Touched, case pending @ CSC

May 17 & 18 2007- Touched

June 25 & 26 2007- Touched

July 03, 2007- Card Production ordered

July 04, 2007- Touched

July 05, 2007- Touched

July 06, 2007- Approval Notice Sent

July 07, 2007- Touched

July 09, 2007- Welcome Letter received

July 11, 2007- Green Card received (dated June 28,2007)

March 28, 2009 - File to Remove Condition

djcess Community Regular

djcess   0

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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that sounds good! now on to the next step :dance:

(CHECK MY PROFILE INFORMATION FOR COMPLETE SIGNATURE)

August 19, 2006 VISA ON HAND!!!

September 5, 2006- POE @ SFO

September 8, 2006- Applied for SSN

SSN arrived more than a month after.. GRRR!!

November 8, 2006- MARRIED @ San Francisco City Hall

November 21, 2006- Received official marriage certificate

Dec. 19, 2006- sent out AOS

Jan. 3, 2007- Cashed cheques for AOS and EAD

March 15, 2007- AOS interview; APPROVED!!

March 23, 2007- Welcome letter/notice received from mail

March 27, 2007- GREENCARD

Sept 5, 2007 - my first anniversary in the U.S

Jan 30, 2009 - Mailed I-751 removal of conditional residence status

Feb 2, 2009 - Package mailed 10:22 AM at Laguna Niguel, CA (CSC)

Feb 5, 2009 - Check cashed

Feb 26, 2009 Biometrics

The Newlyweds: DJ and PRINCESS

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Kirsten L Community Regular

Kirsten L   0

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: France
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Congratulations, Ecalos!! Savor the moment!! We definitely need to savor the good moments in this drawn-out process...

:D:D:D:D:D:dance:

Incidentally, I just created a spreadsheet today for people filing with the CSC between 7/25 and 8/20. You're on it. I thought it would be good to track filing buddies in some sort of organized way. I'll post it soon. :)

Edited by Kirsten L

January 2004: Met Laurent at the Bibliothèque nationale in Paris

February 2004: We became an actual couple

January 29th, 2006: I left France to return to the United States--AWFUL to say goodbye!

June 2006: Finally convinced Laurent that a K-1 visa would be more time-effective than trying to get an H-1

August 1st, 2006: The K-1 petition is finally in the mail and on its way to Nebraska...WooHoooo!! And yes, I remembered to attach the check! :-)

August 3rd, 2006: USPS online tracking shows that my petition (sent certified) was received at the NSC at 5:05am

August 14th, 2006: NOA1 received USPS!! (I-129F recv'd at CSC: 8/4; NOA date: 8/10; last touched: 8/11)

October 2nd, 2006: I MISTAKENLY thought we had an approval...False alarm...Back to waiting...

October 3rd, 2006: TOUCHED!!

October 4th, 2006: REALLY AND TRULY APPROVED!!! Email notification lists 10/3 as the NOA2 date.

Later that same day: TOUCHED...AGAIN! Hope that means I'm in a cozy box and moving to NVC this week...

October 10th, 2006: Received official NOA2 via snail mail.

October 19th, 2006: Case received at NVC!! AWESOME!!

October 20th, 2006: Case forwarded to Paris!! DHL says two shipments were headed that way. Must be in there somewhere...

October 27th, 2006: Received official receipt letter from NVC via USPS.

ready4ONE Veteran

ready4ONE   5,400

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Philippines
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Hey! A step is a step! Good on ya! :dance::dance::dance:

Hopefully NOA2 comes as fast as they cashed your check! :lol:

B and J K-1 story

  • April 2004 met online
  • July 16, 2006 Met in person on her birthday in United Arab Emirates
  • August 4, 2006 sent certified mail I-129F packet Neb SC
  • August 9, 2006 NOA1
  • August 21, 2006 received NOA1 in mail
  • October 4, 5, 7, 13 & 17 2006 Touches! 50 day address change... Yes Judith is beautiful, quit staring at her passport photo and approve us!!! Shaming works! LOL
  • October 13, 2006 NOA2! November 2, 2006 NOA2? Huh? NVC already processed and sent us on to Abu Dhabi Consulate!
  • February 12, 2007 Abu Dhabi Interview SUCCESS!!! February 14 Visa in hand!
  • March 6, 2007 she is here!
  • MARCH 14, 2007 WE ARE MARRIED!!!
  • May 5, 2007 Sent AOS/EAD packet
  • May 11, 2007 NOA1 AOS/EAD
  • June 7, 2007 Biometrics appointment
  • June 8, 2007 first post biometrics touch, June 11, next touch...
  • August 1, 2007 AOS Interview! APPROVED!! EAD APPROVED TOO...
  • August 6, 2007 EAD card and Welcome Letter received!
  • August 13, 2007 GREEN CARD received!!! 375 days since mailing the I-129F!

    Remove Conditions:

  • May 1, 2009 first day to file
  • May 9, 2009 mailed I-751 to USCIS CS
Sheriff Uling Experienced

Sheriff Uling   3

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Philippines
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Absolutely! Any progress is good in this game whether is a touch, email, NOA1, NOA2, RFE, or something to let you know that you are still alive in the process. Good luck and I look forward to reading more about your future success stories. Chao!

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Adjustment of Status (AOS) Information

Please review the signature and story tab of my wife's profile, [Deputy Uling].

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mozplay Proficient

mozplay   29

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
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No official NOA1 in the maaaaaaaaaaail yet but I guess late Saturday (go figure) the check was cashed and from that I found out that NOA1/reciept date was the 16th of August. YAY FOR PROGRESS!

Now to settle in and wait/begin getting a nervous tic when I haven't checked my status online in over 15 minutes :lol:

Ok, and excuse my ignorance, but help me to clarify something please. When you get your cheque back, and it gives you the number to check out the USCIS site and you go there and the message reads:

"Your I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) was received on August 16, 2006." - is that your NOA1 date? Or are we waiting for something else to determine the NOA1 date?

And congrats to you, Ecalos!

Mo

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Full timeline can be seen in my profile

 

CURRENT STATE OF AFFAIRS - I-130 petition for married sibling
2016

Jul 5 - Receipt date for I-130 petition for my over 21 brother and his wife (both in the UK)

2024

Feb 23 - Sent USCIS a message asking for a processing update

May 6 - Received an email response saying things were progressing normally but that waiting times might be longer

 

*********************************************
THE OG STORY - From K-1 to Citizenship (a love story)
K-1: Aug 12, 2006 to Jan 17, 2007 - mailed I-129F
AOS: Feb 26, 2007 - Jul 26, 2007
REMOVING CONDITIONS: May 4, 2009 - Oct 3, 2009
CITIZENSHIP: Nov 27, 2012 - May 9, 2013
Note: I immigrated from Canada, not T&T - the timeline is reflective of this.


THE SAGA CONTINUES - IR-5 Story
I-130 for Parents - 2013
Aug ?? - mailed I-130 packages for both mother and father
Sept 10 - NOA1 date
Sept 16 - NOA1s received

2014

Feb 25, 26 & 28 - got emails saying that the cases had been transferred to another office, then to my local office, and then just transferred and are being processed

Mar 17 - got email, attached to one case number only, saying that my A number was changed relating to the I-130 filing

Mar 18 - got emails saying that the petitions are approved http://static-forums.visajourney.com/public/style_emoticons/default/smile.png

2020

Mar 20 - N-400 receipt date for my father
2021
Apr 21 - Biometrics appt.

2022
May 2 - Interview

May 20 - Naturalization ceremony
 



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Kirsten L Community Regular

Kirsten L   0

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: France
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Ok, and excuse my ignorance, but help me to clarify something please. When you get your cheque back, and it gives you the number to check out the USCIS site and you go there and the message reads:

"Your I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) was received on August 16, 2006." - is that your NOA1 date? Or are we waiting for something else to determine the NOA1 date?

Mo,

I don't think there's anything ignorant about that question at all! It seems to me that most people are going by the date that they actually receive the NOA1 in the mail, but I don't think it really matters all that much. The paper NOA1 has the date of issuance typed on it, so you can go by the date you find online (should match the issuance date on the hardcopy) or the slightly later date when you get the hardcopy in the mail. Shouldn't be a difference of more than a few days. I think mine was dated the 10th. I received it in the mail on the 14th. :)

January 2004: Met Laurent at the Bibliothèque nationale in Paris

February 2004: We became an actual couple

January 29th, 2006: I left France to return to the United States--AWFUL to say goodbye!

June 2006: Finally convinced Laurent that a K-1 visa would be more time-effective than trying to get an H-1

August 1st, 2006: The K-1 petition is finally in the mail and on its way to Nebraska...WooHoooo!! And yes, I remembered to attach the check! :-)

August 3rd, 2006: USPS online tracking shows that my petition (sent certified) was received at the NSC at 5:05am

August 14th, 2006: NOA1 received USPS!! (I-129F recv'd at CSC: 8/4; NOA date: 8/10; last touched: 8/11)

October 2nd, 2006: I MISTAKENLY thought we had an approval...False alarm...Back to waiting...

October 3rd, 2006: TOUCHED!!

October 4th, 2006: REALLY AND TRULY APPROVED!!! Email notification lists 10/3 as the NOA2 date.

Later that same day: TOUCHED...AGAIN! Hope that means I'm in a cozy box and moving to NVC this week...

October 10th, 2006: Received official NOA2 via snail mail.

October 19th, 2006: Case received at NVC!! AWESOME!!

October 20th, 2006: Case forwarded to Paris!! DHL says two shipments were headed that way. Must be in there somewhere...

October 27th, 2006: Received official receipt letter from NVC via USPS.

treed44812 Explorer

treed44812   0

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Taiwan
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Every little step helps... don't feel different than any of the rest of us. I think we are the main source of traffic on that site. I personally check 12-18 times just while I am at work. Then a few more at least after I come home.

07/05--------Met Ann in Taichung, Taiwan

01/28/06----Fell in love with Ann over Chinese Lunar New Year in Taichung Taiwan

02/12/06----Ann's birthday

02/26/06---- I leave Taichung amidst a trail of tears

04/06/06-----Ann comes to visit my family and I in NY

06/16/06-----I propose to Ann in Taichung- Happiest Day of my life (So Far!)

07/27/06---- I-129 Sent to Lawyers for review

07/31/06---- I-129F Forwarded to Vermont (let's hope things move along!)

08/04/06----NOA1

08/08/06----Touch

08/11/06----Snail mail receipt of NOA1

Sept 2006- NOTHING

09/27-10/11 Back in Taiwan with Ann, (leaving gets harder everytime)

10/16/06, 1830 Hours: NOA2 !!!!

Touched 10/17,18

10-20-06--- NVC Forwarded to Embassy!

10/26 Packet 3 in her hands!

11/3 Packet 3 sent back, waiting on interview date

11/9 Medical Done- Results back, NEXT STEP- INTERVIEW!!!!

12/5 POE: Detroit

12/22: She goes to SF to see "family", which was actually her other boyfriend.....

12/24: I learn the truth about her deceit and double life.

12/26: ICE, USCIS, and Buffalo Immigration notified- please note the delay was only due to the holiday and I did try to call as soon as I found out....

neonmikey Explorer

neonmikey   0

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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No official NOA1 in the maaaaaaaaaaail yet but I guess late Saturday (go figure) the check was cashed and from that I found out that NOA1/reciept date was the 16th of August. YAY FOR PROGRESS!

Now to settle in and wait/begin getting a nervous tic when I haven't checked my status online in over 15 minutes :lol:

congrats!! welcome to the club

july 2004 met online first time through a good friend

april 2006 reintroduced

may 2006 things start heating up

june 2006 fly to manila to meet her and propose

july filed 129f

aug 11 received csc

aug 17 noa1

oct 24 approved

oct 30 noa2 rec

nov13 recd nvc

nov21 lft nvc

nov24 recvd manila

feb 15 med exam

feb 22 interview

feb 22 approved

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Ladylethal Grand Master

Ladylethal   12

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Brazil
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You´re beggining your journey so good luck!

(Puerto Rico) Luis & Laura (Brazil) K1 JOURNEY
04/11/2006 - Filed I-129F.
09/29/2006 - Visa in hand!
10/15/2006 - POE San Juan
11/15/2006 - MARRIAGE
AOS JOURNEY
01/05/2007 - AOS sent to Chicago.
03/26/2007 - Green Card in hand!
REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS JOURNEY
01/26/2009 - Filed I-751.
06/22/2009 - Green Card in hand!
NATURALIZATION JOURNEY
06/26/2014 - N-400 sent to Nebraska
07/02/2014 - NOA
07/24/2014 - Biometrics
10/24/2014 - Interview (approved)

01/16/2015 - Oath Ceremony


*View Complete Timeline

Vagina Journey Proficient

Vagina Journey   0

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: United Kingdom
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Congratulations :thumbs:

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K-1 Sent to Vermont St Patrick's Day~ May the Luck of the Irish Be With Us Today!! 3/17/06

NOA1 03-25-06

Touch 06-16-06=RFE Email

Touch 06-17-06

RFE Arrived 06-21-06

RFE Sent back to Vermont 06-21-06

RFE Delivered 06/23/06 10:55am

RFE-Touch 06/24/06

Touch 06/27/06

Approved 08/21/06 {157 days)

Touch 08/22/06

NVC Letter 08-25-06 Hard Copy

Left NVC 08-25-06

Arrived at London 09-01-06

Packet 3 Arrived at Steves Door 09-05-06

Packet 3 Sent back to London 09-15-06

London Medical 09-29-06- Completed

Packet 4 11-20-06

Londen Interview 12-08-06 APPROVED

Visa in Hand 12-12-06

Enters the USA 12-13-06

WEDDING DAY 2/18/07 @ 3pm

snz1802 Proficient

snz1802   0

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: South Korea
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:dance: Congrats, now the waiting begins :thumbs:

1/12/06 Mail I-129f express mail

1/13/06 TSC rec'd

1/23/06 NOA1 from CSC

1/27/06 - Check cleared

7/10/06 - NOA2

7/14/06- rec'd @ NVC

8/14/06- NVC sent petition to Consulate

8/17/06 - Korean Consulate rec'd Petition

8/23/06 - rec'd packet 3 from Consulate

8/25/06 - sent packet 3 back to Consulate

8/27/06 - got confirmation email from Consulate, they rec'd packet three

8/27/06 - requested interview date via Consulate internet site.

9/1/06 - Checked internet site for interveiw date, it was there

9/25/06 - Interview date - APPROVED

9/28/06 - Visa in Zaeems Hand - YEAHHHHH

1/6/07 - leaving for USA

1/20/07 - Wedding Date

1/20/07 - MARRIED!!!!!

2/10/07 - rec'd certified copy of marriage license

AOS

3/13/07 - AOS package rec'd at Chicago Lockbox

3/20/07 - Rec'd Social Security Card

3/21/07 - Checks Cashed and Case Status online

3/24/07 - NOA1 Rec'd for AOS and EAD

3/27/07 - rec'd Biometrics appt letter - scheduled for 4/20/07 @ 11:00am

4/02/07 - "touched"

4/20/07 - had biometrics appt.

4/21/07 - rec'd letter stating case was transferred to CSC

5/22/07 - rec'd Case Pending at CSC email

6/25/07 - EAD card production ordered

7/7/07 - EAD "touched"

7/7/07 - AOS "touched"

8-6-07 - Rec'd EAD Card in the Mail

5-20-08 - AOS INTERVIEW - APPROVED - PASSPORT STAMPED

7-2-10 - Received 10 year green card in mail

Milka Proficient

Milka   0

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Congrats and good luck on your further journey.

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Met on October 18, 1996 in a bar called "Calypso" in Richmond, Virginia, during my Au-Pair year

View complete Timeline:

Quick Facts:
02/23/2006 - sent I 129 to VSC (first step done!) 07/13/2006 - received Visa!
09/22/2006 - civil marriage in New York City
10/05/2006 - sent AOS papers to VSC
12/11/2006 - Welcome Letter and GREEN CARD in Mail!!!!!! Lets' party!!!!!
09/24/2008 - sent Removal of conditions package to VSC
07/02/2009 - received 10 year Green Card! YEAH!!!!! Finally!
2014 - Citizenship

 
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