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Hello, I need advice on what to do next. I sent my application last July 2010 and after sending I flew to the Philippines to stay with my wife and I am still here today. Now our I-130 has been approved last March 21, 2010. I got an email from NVC that contains AOS Processing Bill which I paid immediately (04/02/2001). I'm now looking at the Choice of Address/Agent DS-3032 Form, now:

1. Who should I assign?

2. Is it okay if I'm still here in the Philippines? (staying over 6 months now)

3. What else should I do next?

Please help as I'm a little bit confused. Thank you!

Timelines:
 

Spoiler

N400 (Wife):

03-11-2020: Submitted application online

04-01-2020: Biometrics appointment (Cancelled due to covid19)

10-30-2020: Called USCIS for rescheduling

11-10-2020: New rescheduled biometrics appointment and finished biometrics.

12-03-2020: Interview schedule notice

01-05-2021: Interview Date
01-05:2021: Oath Ceremony scheduled and taken same day

 

 

Spoiler

I-130 Petition for Spouse (Wife):
07-09-2010: Mailed the I-130 package (Chicago Lockbox)

07-11-2010: Package delivered

08-05-2010: Package returned (Error in Address)

08-11-2010: Resent I-130 Package (Chicago Lockbox)

08-13-2010: Package delivered

08-24-2010: Received USCIS Acceptance Confirmation via E-mail

03-21-2011: Approved I-130

03-23-2011: Texas Service Center mailed application to NVC

03-30-2011: Email Received from NVC

04-03-2011: Paid AOS Fee

05-29-2011: Paid IV Fee

06-04-2011: Sent AOS Package

06-06-2011: AOS Package Received

06-20-2011: Sent IV Package

06-21-2011: IV Package Received

07-05-2011: Sign in Failed

07-06-2011: Case Completed

07-22-2011: Interview letter received via E-mail

07-26-2011: Day 1 Medical Exam at St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic (Manila)

07-27-2011: Day 2 Medical Exam Completed and Passed!

08-11-2011: Interview Passed!

08-16-2011: Visa received!

09-07-2011: Port of Entry via Atlanta

 

 

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: China
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Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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Thank you Darnell! Those links are very helpful.

Timelines:
 

Spoiler

N400 (Wife):

03-11-2020: Submitted application online

04-01-2020: Biometrics appointment (Cancelled due to covid19)

10-30-2020: Called USCIS for rescheduling

11-10-2020: New rescheduled biometrics appointment and finished biometrics.

12-03-2020: Interview schedule notice

01-05-2021: Interview Date
01-05:2021: Oath Ceremony scheduled and taken same day

 

 

Spoiler

I-130 Petition for Spouse (Wife):
07-09-2010: Mailed the I-130 package (Chicago Lockbox)

07-11-2010: Package delivered

08-05-2010: Package returned (Error in Address)

08-11-2010: Resent I-130 Package (Chicago Lockbox)

08-13-2010: Package delivered

08-24-2010: Received USCIS Acceptance Confirmation via E-mail

03-21-2011: Approved I-130

03-23-2011: Texas Service Center mailed application to NVC

03-30-2011: Email Received from NVC

04-03-2011: Paid AOS Fee

05-29-2011: Paid IV Fee

06-04-2011: Sent AOS Package

06-06-2011: AOS Package Received

06-20-2011: Sent IV Package

06-21-2011: IV Package Received

07-05-2011: Sign in Failed

07-06-2011: Case Completed

07-22-2011: Interview letter received via E-mail

07-26-2011: Day 1 Medical Exam at St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic (Manila)

07-27-2011: Day 2 Medical Exam Completed and Passed!

08-11-2011: Interview Passed!

08-16-2011: Visa received!

09-07-2011: Port of Entry via Atlanta

 

 

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Just want to make an update and ask the questions again. Now that my petition for my wife is on the interview stage,

1.) Is it still okay if I'm still here in the Philippines with my wife? (Staying up to 1 year now. Doing my US work thru internet/remote desktop) I'm really planning to return to the US with my wife that is why I'm waiting for her visa before leaving.

2.) Can I come to the interview with my wife?

Thats all thanks!

Timelines:
 

Spoiler

N400 (Wife):

03-11-2020: Submitted application online

04-01-2020: Biometrics appointment (Cancelled due to covid19)

10-30-2020: Called USCIS for rescheduling

11-10-2020: New rescheduled biometrics appointment and finished biometrics.

12-03-2020: Interview schedule notice

01-05-2021: Interview Date
01-05:2021: Oath Ceremony scheduled and taken same day

 

 

Spoiler

I-130 Petition for Spouse (Wife):
07-09-2010: Mailed the I-130 package (Chicago Lockbox)

07-11-2010: Package delivered

08-05-2010: Package returned (Error in Address)

08-11-2010: Resent I-130 Package (Chicago Lockbox)

08-13-2010: Package delivered

08-24-2010: Received USCIS Acceptance Confirmation via E-mail

03-21-2011: Approved I-130

03-23-2011: Texas Service Center mailed application to NVC

03-30-2011: Email Received from NVC

04-03-2011: Paid AOS Fee

05-29-2011: Paid IV Fee

06-04-2011: Sent AOS Package

06-06-2011: AOS Package Received

06-20-2011: Sent IV Package

06-21-2011: IV Package Received

07-05-2011: Sign in Failed

07-06-2011: Case Completed

07-22-2011: Interview letter received via E-mail

07-26-2011: Day 1 Medical Exam at St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic (Manila)

07-27-2011: Day 2 Medical Exam Completed and Passed!

08-11-2011: Interview Passed!

08-16-2011: Visa received!

09-07-2011: Port of Entry via Atlanta

 

 

Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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Posted

1.) Is it still okay if I'm still here in the Philippines with my wife? (Staying up to 1 year now. Doing my US work thru internet/remote desktop) I'm really planning to return to the US with my wife that is why I'm waiting for her visa before leaving.

It's OK.

2.) Can I come to the interview with my wife?

You can go, but you may not be allowed into the interview area. Contact the Embassy and see what their policy on this is.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

 
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