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JoBri   545

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The only regret I have in marrying my wife and the family we have with our baby, Shen, since I am older, is that it took so late into life before all this beauty happened in my life. I regret not having 50-75 years to still spend with my dear wife and beautiful son, but am eternally thankful for the present and the future together yet to come.

Brian in Tennessee

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Scott and Mhay   57

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Yeah but you can still make everyday count!

For our Full timeline

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Removal of conditions Journey

16 March 2012 Sent I-751 package from Aviano AB, Italy.

29 March 2012 Received everything back...wrong fee. thought we didn't have to pay biometrics since we were sending fingerprint cards and passport photos.

30 March 2012 Sent everything out again from Aviano AB, Italy.

10 April 2012 Check cashed

17 April 2012 Received NOA1 dated 6 April.

06 Dec 2012 Received 10 yr green card. Letter said it was approved 28 November 2012.

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The great thing is that you acknowledge and value what you now have.

Mar 2011 - After 5mths denied for lost docs - Attempts to follow up failed. Mar 18 2012 - I-129F sent - No sign of NOA1 but they have banked the check...Jul 24 - Update - USCIS has located our file
Infopass Apt - they sorted through everything - our 2011 and 2012 file keep getting mixed up - getting us a Case# (still waiting) Dec- Infopass Appt- expecting to get a case # in about a week ..Still no Case number
Mar 2013 Infopass - advised file was in a box somewhere,and it would be quicker for us to refile. Life gets in the way... New petition submitted July 2014 .
I-129F Sent : Jul 28 2014
TSC received: Aug 04 2014
I-129F NOA1 : Aug 06 2014
I-129F NOA2 : Feb 25 2015 (NOA2 copy rcd: Mar 02)

Sent to NVC: Mar 09 / Left NVC Apr 1 / Arr Embassy Apr 7 / Pkt 3 Rcd Apr 15 / Medical Apr 17 / Pkt 3 sent May 1 / Interview May 12

Left NZ May 15

Married Aug 10

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marklovetina   52

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well.. :luv: :luv: :luv:

N-400:
May 9, 2017: N-400 packet was sent
May 15, 2017: NOA1 
June 05, 2017: Biometric Done
June 19, 2017: Case is in Line for an Interview
June 25, 2018: USCIS Scheduled an Interview
Aug. 02, 2018: Interview Date- APPROVED!
Aug. 09, 2018: Oath Ceremony

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Messybrownhair   251

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Don't regret it! All things happen in God's perfect time :) I understand how you feel though. Two days ago I attended my first military funeral, the death of a 24 yr old marine who was my husband's good friend. It really made me see how short and precious life is, and we must not take anything for granted. My husband is leaving me soon for a 14 month deployment which sucks, but I will just continue to have faith because I know God is looking out for us, and he is watching over you guys too :)

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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Don't regret it! All things happen in God's perfect time :) I understand how you feel though. Two days ago I attended my first military funeral, the death of a 24 yr old marine who was my husband's good friend. It really made me see how short and precious life is, and we must not take anything for granted. My husband is leaving me soon for a 14 month deployment which sucks, but I will just continue to have faith because I know God is looking out for us, and he is watching over you guys too :)

My wife and I wish him god speed and a safe return. Thank you both for the sacrifice you make for our country. It is appreciated.

ROC

06/15/2013 - I-751 Sent

06/19/2013 - NOA 1

07/17/2013 - Biometrics

08/19/2013 - Case transferred from VSC to CSC

09/17/2013 - Approved!

09/23/2013 - Received approval notice.

10/09/2013 - Card received. Fini!

N400

12/18/2017 - N400 submitted

12/19/2017 - NOA

01/09/2018 - Biometrics

04/10/2018 - Interview

04/27/2018 - Oath

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Don't regret it! All things happen in God's perfect time :) I understand how you feel though. Two days ago I attended my first military funeral, the death of a 24 yr old marine who was my husband's good friend. It really made me see how short and precious life is, and we must not take anything for granted. My husband is leaving me soon for a 14 month deployment which sucks, but I will just continue to have faith because I know God is looking out for us, and he is watching over you guys too :)

14 months?! You are one strong woman!

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JoBri   545

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Thanks y'all. I only said something about it because life IS short, and coming into this wonderful marriage on the shorter end of life makes it all the shorter. I worked a lot in nursing homes and that was something that always made me so aware of just how short. And I remember what seems so little time ago when my parents were my age now, and they are not in good health with terminal illnesses. It just makes me so much more aware of how each day and each special moment needs to be enjoyed and treasured to the fullest. There is no time in life for "stupid" concerns in life. We need to be happy and thankful for what we have each day. I know I thank God each day for what I have in my wife and son. And at meal times we pray, and I thank God then too for our loving family. I wont let a day go by that I dont give thanks for my wife and my son. They truly are the greatest earthly gift I have ever received.

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14 months?! You are one strong woman!

Im really not, just don't have a choice lol

My wife and I wish him god speed and a safe return. Thank you both for the sacrifice you make for our country. It is appreciated.

Aww thanks :) we are just one of many though :)

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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Im really not, just don't have a choice lol

Aww thanks :) we are just one of many though :)

Well, we feel for you, cuz we have had to delay our K1 because of my current deployment. But come February, we will be making up for the past year!! Be strong...

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JoBri   545

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Well, we feel for you, cuz we have had to delay our K1 because of my current deployment. But come February, we will be making up for the past year!! Be strong...

Where are you deployed to? I was in the Army during both peace AND war times, but I didnt stay in to retire and sure wish I had. Overseas was Germany, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq.

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