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adiiann Proficient

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Christmas plan.....

Since, I just got new job in other state, I couldn't spend Christmas in the Philippines, though its the initial plan. I probably spend Christmas at work because of my schedule. LoL. But I will definitely try to have Christmas with my husband.

I feel kinda envy to those who will spend Christmas in the Philippines. It's merrier in the Philippines esp. the New Year celebration. I miss puto bongbong, bibingka and hot beef goto with tokwa't baboy. I miss waking up early to complete the 9 morning mass. I miss the loud Christmas song of every neighbor.

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Markieboy   104

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needless to say...i slept on the couch the the evening of the 26th :rofl:

Always wise to listen to bossing. :rofl:

Last Christmas we were in the Philippines, this year we'll be snuggling up nice & warm at the Top O' The World here in Barrow, Alaska! Quite a change but nice all the same! :)

That sounds wonderful! :thumbs:

You guys are lucky. I'm not even sure if my hubby and I will get to see each other this Christmas. He's currently in the US and jobless so he doesn't have money for plane ticket and my papers are still being processed so I have no means to go there. However, if he had money, we plan on spending it in the Philippines, sort of our last Christmas here before settling down in the US.

That must be difficult, not being with your husband...especially during the holidays. (F)

I hope you get your papers processed soon!

OH MAN I ENVY YOU...LOL...I HOPE MY PETITION IS APPROVED BEFORE CHRISTMAS...BUT I GUESS WE MIGHT CELEBRATE OUR FIRST CHRISTMAS TOGETHER IN PUERTO RICO...

Hopefully, your petition will be approved soon! We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Christmas plan.....

Since, I just got new job in other state, I couldn't spend Christmas in the Philippines, though its the initial plan. I probably spend Christmas at work because of my schedule. LoL. But I will definitely try to have Christmas with my husband.

I feel kinda envy to those who will spend Christmas in the Philippines. It's merrier in the Philippines esp. the New Year celebration. I miss puto bongbong, bibingka and hot beef goto with tokwa't baboy. I miss waking up early to complete the 9 morning mass. I miss the loud Christmas song of every neighbor.

Spend Christmas at work? Do you work in health care?

I agree. It does seem more merry there, though. There is just too much good food to list. :lol:

NATURALIZATION
02/15/13 - Mailed N-400
02/19/13 - Received by Phoenix Lockbox (day 01)
02/21/13 - NOA1 issued (day 03)

REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS (WIFE)
02/18/12 - Eligible for Removal of Conditions on Residence
03/23/12 - Mailed I-751 to CSC
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03/31/12 - Received NOA1 (day 06)
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10/23/12 - Received approval email (day 212)
11/01/12 - Received green card (day 221)

IR-2 (STEPDAUGHTER)
06/01/10 - Mailed I-130 petition
06/03/10 - Package delivered to USCIS (day 01)
06/08/10 - NOA1 issued (day 06)
11/03/10 - Received approval email (day 154)
11/08/10 - Received approval notice in mail (day 159)

NATIONAL VISA CENTER (STEPDAUGHTER)
11/08/10 - NVC received case from USCIS
11/09/10 - NVC case # & IIN generated, email addresses given, DS-3032 sent via email & USPS (day 01)
11/16/10 - Received and paid AOS bill (day 08)
11/17/10 - AOS bill marked as PAID; AOS packet express mailed (day 09)
11/19/10 - Received and paid IV bill; DS-3032 accepted (day 11)
11/22/10 - IV bill marked as PAID; IV packet express mailed (day 14)
12/03/10 - Sign-in failed (day 25)
12/09/10 - INTERVIEW SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 10, 2011 @ 6:45AM
12/28/10 - Medical exam done at SLEC Manila - PASSED! (day 40)
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He like it so much, the weather on december fine's with him, the seafoods, listening to christmas carols,parties on the street till midnight,lol

and He likes how we celebrate new years too.... lots of fireworks and he even trown some coins to all kids,lots of fun... Our neighbors so happy that I brought santa claus from southpole ;)

sure, I will send you bunch ;)

Hi Kristal! Yes, Filipino Christmas is really extraordinary. How did you husband like it?

BTW, make alot of piroshky! My wife really loves that. :D

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Spend Christmas at work? Do you work in health care?

I agree. It does seem more merry there, though. There is just too much good food to list. :lol:

Nope. I work in an energy industry, and the operation is 24 hrs. I've been doing shifts and I'm not sure if my schedule falls on Christmas.

Lifting Condition (I-751)

09/09/2011 - Sent the package to CSC

09/13/2011 - CSC received the package

09/15/2011 - CSC cashed check and NOA1 Received

09/26/2011 - Biometrics Appointment Notice Date (Sent)

10/13/2011 - Early Biometrics

10/19/2011 - Biometrics Appointment

10/26/2011 - GC expiration

11/25/2011 - Received RFE

11/28/2011 - Sent response to RFE

01/13/2012 - Ordered card production (Approved)

01/19/2012 - 10 yrs GC received

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We're spending Christmas and New Years in her hometown. Christmas is both of our favorite time of year! We had originally planned to be married on December 10th of this year, (we've since pursued the fiancee visa instead) because it's near the middle of both of our birthdays. I guess it was going to be our first Christmas as a married couple, but life has a way of changing your plans without your say-so.

I'm pretty excited about spending the holidays in the Philippines! :dance:

12/29/2009 - - - - -Met on CherryBlossoms

3/12/2010 - - - - - -Arrived in Manila and fell madly in love

3/25/2010 - - - - - -Proposed (of course she said YES!)

3/31/2010 - - - - - -Departed Manila (and the love of my life)

5/22/2010 - 5/27/2010 - - - - - -Arrived in Manila again...we have an apartment together!

8/22/2010 - 9/5/2010 - - - - - - -Arrived in Manila yet again...I love not paying for hotels!

11/23/2010- - - - - Arrived in Manila (Just in time for my birthday!)

1/5/2011- - - - - - - Married!

1/28/2011- - - - - - Departed Manila (doesn't get any easier every time I do this :( )

3/19/2011- - - - - - Arrived in Manila (and off to the island of Leyte)

8/22//2011- - - - - - Wife interviewed for Tourist Visa -- DENIED!

9/16/2011- - - - - - Departed Manila (alone)

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I will be spending x-mas alone. This year, my job put the week after x-mas as a blackout period.

Normally they only blackout the week after thanksgiving but last year just about everyone requested the x-mas week off & it was a mess (a lot of people didn't get what they wanted), so they decided not to give anyone off this year - unless it was an "emergency".

But all that will change starting January 1st, They will approve holiday weeks off based on seniority (currently it is first come first serve). I am the most senior person at my location - so I will be getting first pick.

USCIS

07-20-2010: I-130 package mailed.

07-22-2010: I-130 Package Received - Priority Date.

07-29-2010: Received text & email from USCIS - Notice Date.

07-30-2010: Check Cashed by USCIS.

08-02-2010: Received NOA1 hard copy.

08-02,04,05: Touched.

09-28-2010: Received text & email - petition approved.

10-04-2010: Received NOA2 hard copy.

NVC

10-13-2010: NVC Case# Received (after calling).

10-15-2010: Emailed DS-3032 to NVC.

10-16-2020: Received the DS-3032 package, IIN number & AOS bill via email.

10-22-2010: Paid AOS bill ($88) - showing IN PROCESS

10-25-2010: AOS fee PAID.

10-27-2010: Express Mail AOS Package.

10-27-2010: Paid IV bill - showing IN PROCESS.

10-28-2010: AOS package delivered.

10-28-2010: IV fee PAID.

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11-15-2010: IV package entered into NVC system.

11-23-2010: SIF.

11-24-2010: Case Complete.

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12-22-2010: Immunization at SLMC

01-04-2011: Interview @USEM ~ Approval

OTHER

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N-400

05-01-2017: N-400 Sent

05-09-2017: Case accepted

05-15-2017: Biometric appointment scheduled

05-30-2017: Biometric

06-05-2017: Inline for interview

08-15-2017: Interview scheduled

09-19-2017: Interview (approved).

01-19-2018: Oath Ceremony

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I was originally planning on spending Christmas with my wifey in Quezon City. BUT with airfare creeping up on $2K, I can't afford to make it. We're just going to wait til the fares drop after the holidays, and spend a late Christmas in Boracay. :dance:

Edited to correct spelling due to extremely fat fingers this morning. MONDAYS :bonk:

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Event Date

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Manilla, Philipines

Marriage (if applicable): 2010-02-28

I-130 Sent : 2010-06-15

I-130 NOA1 : 2010-06-19

I-130 RFE :

I-130 RFE Sent :

I-130 Approved : 2010-08-03

NVC Received : 2010-08-10

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2010-08-17

Pay I-864 Bill 2010-09-01

Receive I-864 Package : 2010-09-18

Return Completed I-864 : 2010-09-21

Return Completed DS-3032 : 2010-09-25

Receive IV Bill : 2010-10-05

Pay IV Bill : 2010-10-06

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Markieboy   104

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lots of fireworks and he even trown some coins to all kids,lots of fun... Our neighbors so happy that I brought santa claus from southpole ;)

Yeah, we really love all the fireworks, too! I'm sure your neighbors are happy you brought your Santa. :lol:

Nope. I work in an energy industry, and the operation is 24 hrs. I've been doing shifts and I'm not sure if my schedule falls on Christmas.

I see. You're basically on-call. Well, I hope you'll have a Merry Christmas still.

We're spending Christmas and New Years in her hometown. Christmas is both of our favorite time of year! We had originally planned to be married on December 10th of this year, (we've since pursued the fiancee visa instead) because it's near the middle of both of our birthdays. I guess it was going to be our first Christmas as a married couple, but life has a way of changing your plans without your say-so.

I'm pretty excited about spending the holidays in the Philippines! :dance:

You're gonna love it! Just stay safe during the holidays. And good luck with your K-1 journey! :thumbs:

I will be spending x-mas alone. This year, my job put the week after x-mas as a blackout period.

Normally they only blackout the week after thanksgiving but last year just about everyone requested the x-mas week off & it was a mess (a lot of people didn't get what they wanted), so they decided not to give anyone off this year - unless it was an "emergency".

But all that will change starting January 1st, They will approve holiday weeks off based on seniority (currently it is first come first serve). I am the most senior person at my location - so I will be getting first pick.

Spending Christmas alone? Damn, that sucks... Bright side is you may be spending a belated New Years. Enjoy your time off!

I was originally planning on spending Christmas with my wifey in Quezon City. BUT with airfare creeping up on $2K, I can't afford to make it. We're just going to wait til the fares drop after the holidays, and spend a late Christmas in Boracay. :dance:

I hear you... We booked our Christmas flights last April. Luckily, we were able to get $980RT/pax. Now, it's like $1200+RT/pax!

Enjoy your time in Boracay! I haven't been there. My dad vacations there regularly, and is learning how sail-boating.

NATURALIZATION
02/15/13 - Mailed N-400
02/19/13 - Received by Phoenix Lockbox (day 01)
02/21/13 - NOA1 issued (day 03)

REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS (WIFE)
02/18/12 - Eligible for Removal of Conditions on Residence
03/23/12 - Mailed I-751 to CSC
03/26/12 - Received by CSC (day 01)
03/31/12 - Received NOA1 (day 06)
05/02/12 - Biometrics done (day 38)
10/23/12 - Received approval email (day 212)
11/01/12 - Received green card (day 221)

IR-2 (STEPDAUGHTER)
06/01/10 - Mailed I-130 petition
06/03/10 - Package delivered to USCIS (day 01)
06/08/10 - NOA1 issued (day 06)
11/03/10 - Received approval email (day 154)
11/08/10 - Received approval notice in mail (day 159)

NATIONAL VISA CENTER (STEPDAUGHTER)
11/08/10 - NVC received case from USCIS
11/09/10 - NVC case # & IIN generated, email addresses given, DS-3032 sent via email & USPS (day 01)
11/16/10 - Received and paid AOS bill (day 08)
11/17/10 - AOS bill marked as PAID; AOS packet express mailed (day 09)
11/19/10 - Received and paid IV bill; DS-3032 accepted (day 11)
11/22/10 - IV bill marked as PAID; IV packet express mailed (day 14)
12/03/10 - Sign-in failed (day 25)
12/09/10 - INTERVIEW SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 10, 2011 @ 6:45AM
12/28/10 - Medical exam done at SLEC Manila - PASSED! (day 40)
01/10/11 - Interview at USEM Manila - APPROVED! (day 53)
01/21/11 - Stepdaughter received passport with IR-2 visa! (day 64)

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