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Messybrownhair   251

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Hi everyone,

Happy to announce that my GC came in the mail today!!

Just want to know what CF1 category means on the GC??

Do you guys carry your GC with you or just keep a photocopy of it in your wallet?

Also, I got notification that I was approved June 29th but it says resident since June 17th, why is that??

Thanks!! I am so excited :)

My Journey:

We met through a study-abroad program in Shanghai, China in August of 2009

We got engaged March of 2010

I received my K1 VISA in 6 months (June-December 2010)

We were married 04/02/2011
I received my conditional 2-year greencard (AOS) in 2.5 months with no interview (April-June 2011)

Our son was born 02/03/2013

I received my masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology 04/17/2013

I received my 10-year greencard (ROC) in 3 months with no interview (March-June 2013)

My husband returned from deployment 06/20/2013

My naturalization journey took 4 months (April-August 2014)

I became a US citizen on 08/01/2014

Received passport in 3 weeks (regular processing)

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Congrats!!

Hi everyone,

Happy to announce that my GC came in the mail today!!

Just want to know what CF1 category means on the GC??

Do you guys carry your GC with you or just keep a photocopy of it in your wallet?

Also, I got notification that I was approved June 29th but it says resident since June 17th, why is that??

Thanks!! I am so excited :)

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KayDeeCee   4,891

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Hi everyone,

Happy to announce that my GC came in the mail today!!

Just want to know what CF1 category means on the GC??

Do you guys carry your GC with you or just keep a photocopy of it in your wallet?

Also, I got notification that I was approved June 29th but it says resident since June 17th, why is that??

Thanks!! I am so excited :)

CF1 is the category for someone that adjusted based on a K-1, conditional card. (just noticed my husband's says CR6, which is 'Spouse of a U.S. citizen - conditional')

My husband carries a photocopy of his. It is too important to risk carrying it around all the time.

Perhaps they approved you on June 17th, but did not notify you until you June 29th?

Congrats!

Edited by Jay-Kay

Link to K-1 instructions for Ciudad Juarez, Mexico > https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/K1/CDJ_Ciudad-Juarez-2-22-2021.pdf

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The GC is conditional and valid for 2 year. Why would anyone want to carry a GC around? Passport? Birth certificate? Only bring most important document only when needed. ID or Driver's license would be the one you want to carry around at all times.

Congratulations!!!!

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Messybrownhair   251

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Perhaps they approved you on June 17th, but did not notify you until you June 29th?

Congrats!

If that's true then that's great but really mean of them at the same time, because they could have saved me 12 days of extreme worrying!

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My Journey:

We met through a study-abroad program in Shanghai, China in August of 2009

We got engaged March of 2010

I received my K1 VISA in 6 months (June-December 2010)

We were married 04/02/2011
I received my conditional 2-year greencard (AOS) in 2.5 months with no interview (April-June 2011)

Our son was born 02/03/2013

I received my masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology 04/17/2013

I received my 10-year greencard (ROC) in 3 months with no interview (March-June 2013)

My husband returned from deployment 06/20/2013

My naturalization journey took 4 months (April-August 2014)

I became a US citizen on 08/01/2014

Received passport in 3 weeks (regular processing)

Thank you, VJ! smile.png

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Messybrownhair   251

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The GC is conditional and valid for 2 year. Why would anyone want to carry a GC around? Passport? Birth certificate? Only bring most important document only when needed. ID or Driver's license would be the one you want to carry around at all times.

Congratulations!!!!

I agree, just asking because the welcome letter says " Please carry it with you at all times if you are 18 or older. It is the law"

I will work on getting my license now :)

My Journey:

We met through a study-abroad program in Shanghai, China in August of 2009

We got engaged March of 2010

I received my K1 VISA in 6 months (June-December 2010)

We were married 04/02/2011
I received my conditional 2-year greencard (AOS) in 2.5 months with no interview (April-June 2011)

Our son was born 02/03/2013

I received my masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology 04/17/2013

I received my 10-year greencard (ROC) in 3 months with no interview (March-June 2013)

My husband returned from deployment 06/20/2013

My naturalization journey took 4 months (April-August 2014)

I became a US citizen on 08/01/2014

Received passport in 3 weeks (regular processing)

Thank you, VJ! smile.png

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KayDeeCee   4,891

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If that's true then that's great but really mean of them at the same time, because they could have saved me 12 days of extreme worrying!

Very true! We all know how efficient they are about notifying and things like that. The important thing is, you have your green card. :yes:

Link to K-1 instructions for Ciudad Juarez, Mexico > https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/K1/CDJ_Ciudad-Juarez-2-22-2021.pdf

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Hi everyone,

Happy to announce that my GC came in the mail today!!

Just want to know what CF1 category means on the GC??

Do you guys carry your GC with you or just keep a photocopy of it in your wallet?

Also, I got notification that I was approved June 29th but it says resident since June 17th, why is that??

Thanks!! I am so excited :)

CONGRATS!!! :dance:

AOS
(3.31.2011: Filed I-485 + EAD & AP)

4.01.2011: Received Chicago Lockbox
4.05.2011: Check cashed & NOA1 sent
4.06.2011: NOA1 received & Touched all cases
4.14.2011: Biometrics Appointment Letter Notice (dated 04.11)
5.02.2011: Biometrics Appointment Done
5.17.2011: Email/Text notification for Interview on 6.21
5.18.2011: Received Interview notice in the mail (dated 05.14)
5.24.2011: Email/Text notification - order production of EAD & AP
5.30.2011: EAD + AP card in the mail (dated 05.27)
6.21.2011: AOS Interview approved and card production ordered. (day 82)
6.24.2011: Received Welcome Letter in the mail (dated 6.22)
6.28.2011: Received Green Card in the mail.

ROC with Waiver (deceased spouse)

4.15.2013: Sent 1-751
4.17.2013: 1-751 Receipt Notice (with one year extension). CSC
5.10.2013: Biometrics Appointment Letter (dated 05.08) ESC
5.28.2013: Biometrics Completed.
8.12.2013: RFE (lost documents)
8.29.2013: ROC Approved
9.19.2013: 10 year GC (in the mail)

N-400 (5 Years)

03.24.2016: Sent N-400 (USCIS received 03.25)

03.25.2016: Priority Date

04.07.2016: Received complete N-400 (missing a page)

04.08.2016: Payment was charged to CC

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Messybrownhair   251

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Very true! We all know how efficient they are about notifying and things like that. The important thing is, you have your green card. :yes:

Yes. What a relief. No complaints here!!

My Journey:

We met through a study-abroad program in Shanghai, China in August of 2009

We got engaged March of 2010

I received my K1 VISA in 6 months (June-December 2010)

We were married 04/02/2011
I received my conditional 2-year greencard (AOS) in 2.5 months with no interview (April-June 2011)

Our son was born 02/03/2013

I received my masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology 04/17/2013

I received my 10-year greencard (ROC) in 3 months with no interview (March-June 2013)

My husband returned from deployment 06/20/2013

My naturalization journey took 4 months (April-August 2014)

I became a US citizen on 08/01/2014

Received passport in 3 weeks (regular processing)

Thank you, VJ! smile.png

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Yes. What a relief. No complaints here!!

I have a back and front photocopy of the GC in my wallet. It is around $400-500 to replace it in case of loosing it or being stolen. That's at least 10 pairs of shoes!

2-7-11 - Day 0 -sent AOS package (concurrent filling)

2-11-11-Day 4 - received text message from USCIS with the receipt number

2-18-2011 - Day 11[/font]- received NOA 1 in mail for I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131

2-22-2011 -Day 15- received biometrics letter -appt March 14

3-10-2011- still cannot see case online although I called USCIS two days ago

3-14-2011- Day 35- Biometrics done on the appointment day

3-24-2011-Day 45-case showing up online!!!! USCIS mailed on 3-23 my interview appt letter- April 26 is the day!

3-26-2011-Day 48-Received interview appt letter

4-1-2011-Day 59- USCIS mailed I-131 approval and ordered production of my new card (I assume the combined EAD/AP)

4-11-2012-Day 69- received EAd&AP combo in mail! Bad picture!

4-26-2011-Day 84-APPROVED!!! Card production ordered!

4-30-2011-Day 88-Welcome to America letter received

5-4-2011-Day 92 - received green card in mail (8 days after the interview) - it is kinda green!!!!

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th and jv   3

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congratulations !!!

AOS journey

31 March 2011 - Mailed thru USPS (AOS/EAD/AP)

03 April 2011 - NOA (AOS/EAD/AP)

18 April 2011 - successful walk-in biometrics

21 April 2011 - NOA (AOS transfer to CSC)

25 May 2011 - EAD/AP approved

04 June 2011 - EAD/AP combo card received

16 June 2011 - AOS/GC approved

22 June 2011 - GC received by mail

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Congrats!!! So happy for you!

We used your guideline for applying for AOS (so if we have a problem, it will be your fault...only kidding): we really appreciate the time you took to post it.

BTW, how did they loose your medical exam?

All the best

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Hello gurl!

Congratulations! Sooooo happy that you got it finally... I just got my biometrics appointment in the mail today....

:)

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Messybrownhair   251

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I have a back and front photocopy of the GC in my wallet. It is around $400-500 to replace it in case of loosing it or being stolen. That's at least 10 pairs of shoes!

Lol I am not a shoe person but I get ya! That's like three Coach bags for me :P

Congrats!!! So happy for you!

We used your guideline for applying for AOS (so if we have a problem, it will be your fault...only kidding): we really appreciate the time you took to post it.

BTW, how did they loose your medical exam?

All the best

Ha, I can tell that its half-meant :P Goodluck on your Journey, I really wish you all the best! :)

I don't know how, I just got an RFE that I needed to complete the medical.. :whistle: Probably could have tried to contest it but why bother.. I just did what I was told. It set me back about $190 but its not so bad I guess!

My Journey:

We met through a study-abroad program in Shanghai, China in August of 2009

We got engaged March of 2010

I received my K1 VISA in 6 months (June-December 2010)

We were married 04/02/2011
I received my conditional 2-year greencard (AOS) in 2.5 months with no interview (April-June 2011)

Our son was born 02/03/2013

I received my masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology 04/17/2013

I received my 10-year greencard (ROC) in 3 months with no interview (March-June 2013)

My husband returned from deployment 06/20/2013

My naturalization journey took 4 months (April-August 2014)

I became a US citizen on 08/01/2014

Received passport in 3 weeks (regular processing)

Thank you, VJ! smile.png

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Inky   1,110

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Hi everyone,

Happy to announce that my GC came in the mail today!!

Just want to know what CF1 category means on the GC??

Do you guys carry your GC with you or just keep a photocopy of it in your wallet?

Also, I got notification that I was approved June 29th but it says resident since June 17th, why is that??

Thanks!! I am so excited :)

My card date was different as well approved and resident since date are different. It happens.

I carry my GC when I leave the state or when traveling etc. Have a copy of it front and back in colour in my car, also copy in my purse and wallet.

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Your I-129f was approved in 5 days from your NOA1 date.

Your interview took 67 days from your I-129F NOA1 date.

AOS was approved in 2 months and 8 days without interview.

ROC was approved in 3 months and 2 days without interview.

I am a Citizen of the United States of America. 04/16/13

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