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fn2   0

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Hello VJ-ers!! Couldn't understand where to post this. Everybody is so tensed as the VB is abt to publish. When I was in the queue to enter the Montreal consulate, found out most of us are VJ users. Couldn't recognize them as I guess I was the only one with F2A case there. So I alws used the "Bringing family members of permanent residents to America" forum. Met somebody there who spent so much money to hire a lawyer b4 finding out abt VJ. I felt so sad when I heard that her visa was on hold as her lawyer told her that its OK to bring just a copy of AOS. Bt the CO needed the original AOS with live signature of the sponsor. Me, I had lots of bad experience abt lawyers while staying in Canada. So abt this, me & my husband both were determined not to use a lawyer. Anytime I had a problem, I googled the qs & found out someone somewhere in VJ has already asked the qs & had their solutions. I don't have any word to thank this forum & the ppl alws there to help with their best knowledges (Ricardo, Mitch, Miami boy & the list is on and on.. :thumbs: )

Despite my country of birth(Bangladesh) & religion, the visa was approved. The only qs was asked was how I met my husband & related qs to that qs. CO didn't ask me anythn abt the denial of my entry to USA. Probably bcz I explained it on the DS 230 form. When the CO gave me the paper (Welcome to United States of America) I was wondering is that real that I can see my husband after 2 looong years. I started crying holding the paper in front of the CO. I can't explain how I spent every second here living all by myself, not seeing my husband for so long,opening the VB page every month & wishing sth miracle will happen & my visa will be available again. When I saw so many ppl are waiting just like me & read their stories, I felt like.. I'm not alone. Thank you & thank you everybody. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Best of luck to the ones who are having their interviews this month & those who are waiting for the miracles in VB. I hope all of us can unite with their spouses and kids soon.. Long live Visa Journey :thumbs:

USCIS

06/15/2008 - I-130 sent

06/19/2008 - Priority date

08/06/2010 - Approval date

NVC

09/21/2010 - NVC case number assigned

10/09/2010 - DS 3032 received

10/10/2010 - DS 3032 sent

10/11/2010 - AOS bill paid

10/21/2010 - DS 230 bill paid

11/07/2010 - ds 230 sent

11/18/2010 - AOS sent

11/30/2010 - RFE received for birth cert

12/19/2010 - New birth cert sent

12/11/2010 - RFE received for tax return

01/04/2011 - RFE responded

01/05/2011 - RFE entered into the system

01/25/2011 - Case completed

02/18/2011 - SIF!!! (After 24 days of case complition)

06/28/2011 - Interview scheduled for Aug 3

08/03/2011 - Interview in Montreal @ 8:00 a.m. Approved

07/18/2011 - Medical done. Report picked up on 07/20. Packet sealed. :(

Husband's USC

01/21/2011 - Priority date, NY City

02/05/2011 - FP letter rcvd. FP date assigned for 02/18/2011

02/10/2011 - FP done (walk-in)

03/04/2011 - Name check done by FBI

03/25/2011 - YL received

05/27/2011 - Case status changed to "Testing and Interview"

07/06/2011 - ID (Garden City) Approved

(Oath letter given in hand)

07/28/2011 - Oath Date

Mrs Green Enthusiast

Mrs Green   6

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Filed: F-2A Visa Country: Jamaica
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Congratulations and thanks for taking the time to write about your experience. I am eternally grateful to the creator of this site because sharing with others, have made my journey more bearable. I feel elated for every visa approval and looking forward to the day when i hear the words---your visa is approved!!

May your journey in the USA be a good one and come with an open mind to embrace different cultures and races

NOA1---- Sept 14, 2010

NOA2---- Dec. 02, 2010

Miami_Boy Proficient

Miami_Boy   9

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Bangladesh
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Hello VJ-ers!! Couldn't understand where to post this. Everybody is so tensed as the VB is abt to publish. When I was in the queue to enter the Montreal consulate, found out most of us are VJ users. Couldn't recognize them as I guess I was the only one with F2A case there. So I alws used the "Bringing family members of permanent residents to America" forum. Met somebody there who spent so much money to hire a lawyer b4 finding out abt VJ. I felt so sad when I heard that her visa was on hold as her lawyer told her that its OK to bring just a copy of AOS. Bt the CO needed the original AOS with live signature of the sponsor. Me, I had lots of bad experience abt lawyers while staying in Canada. So abt this, me & my husband both were determined not to use a lawyer. Anytime I had a problem, I googled the qs & found out someone somewhere in VJ has already asked the qs & had their solutions. I don't have any word to thank this forum & the ppl alws there to help with their best knowledges (Ricardo, Mitch, Miami boy & the list is on and on.. :thumbs: )

Despite my country of birth(Bangladesh) & religion, the visa was approved. The only qs was asked was how I met my husband & related qs to that qs. CO didn't ask me anythn abt the denial of my entry to USA. Probably bcz I explained it on the DS 230 form. When the CO gave me the paper (Welcome to United States of America) I was wondering is that real that I can see my husband after 2 looong years. I started crying holding the paper in front of the CO. I can't explain how I spent every second here living all by myself, not seeing my husband for so long,opening the VB page every month & wishing sth miracle will happen & my visa will be available again. When I saw so many ppl are waiting just like me & read their stories, I felt like.. I'm not alone. Thank you & thank you everybody. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Best of luck to the ones who are having their interviews this month & those who are waiting for the miracles in VB. I hope all of us can unite with their spouses and kids soon.. Long live Visa Journey :thumbs:

Congratulations.....My wife picked her visa today.. It was great feelings when she woke me up @4am this morning with best news ever get in my life..

Have a Happy life!!!

US CITIZENSHIP

12-20-2012: SENT N-400 APPLICATION

12-21-2012: RECEIVED N-400 APPLICATION

12-27-2012: CHECK CASHED

12-28-2012: NOA RECEIVED

01-08-2013: BIO-METRIC COMPLETED

01-14-2013: INTERVIEW IN LINE FOR SCHEDULED

04-10-2013: INTERVIEW SCHEDULE AT 7:30 AM, TAMPA OFFICE...APPROVED:)))

04-23-2013: OATH CEREMONY AT TAMPA 1 PM...FINALLY USC.....

fn2 Contributor

fn2   0

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Filed: F-2A Visa Country: Canada
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Congratulations.....My wife picked her visa today.. It was great feelings when she woke me up @4am this morning with best news ever get in my life..

Have a Happy life!!!

Congratulationsss :) Have a nice life with ur wife & son..

USCIS

06/15/2008 - I-130 sent

06/19/2008 - Priority date

08/06/2010 - Approval date

NVC

09/21/2010 - NVC case number assigned

10/09/2010 - DS 3032 received

10/10/2010 - DS 3032 sent

10/11/2010 - AOS bill paid

10/21/2010 - DS 230 bill paid

11/07/2010 - ds 230 sent

11/18/2010 - AOS sent

11/30/2010 - RFE received for birth cert

12/19/2010 - New birth cert sent

12/11/2010 - RFE received for tax return

01/04/2011 - RFE responded

01/05/2011 - RFE entered into the system

01/25/2011 - Case completed

02/18/2011 - SIF!!! (After 24 days of case complition)

06/28/2011 - Interview scheduled for Aug 3

08/03/2011 - Interview in Montreal @ 8:00 a.m. Approved

07/18/2011 - Medical done. Report picked up on 07/20. Packet sealed. :(

Husband's USC

01/21/2011 - Priority date, NY City

02/05/2011 - FP letter rcvd. FP date assigned for 02/18/2011

02/10/2011 - FP done (walk-in)

03/04/2011 - Name check done by FBI

03/25/2011 - YL received

05/27/2011 - Case status changed to "Testing and Interview"

07/06/2011 - ID (Garden City) Approved

(Oath letter given in hand)

07/28/2011 - Oath Date

Miami_Boy Proficient

Miami_Boy   9

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Bangladesh
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Congratulationsss :) Have a nice life with ur wife & son..

Thanks.

next step!!! plane ticket..congrats dude!!! :)

Yep..I already got their plan. I replied your PM.

Thanks!!!

US CITIZENSHIP

12-20-2012: SENT N-400 APPLICATION

12-21-2012: RECEIVED N-400 APPLICATION

12-27-2012: CHECK CASHED

12-28-2012: NOA RECEIVED

01-08-2013: BIO-METRIC COMPLETED

01-14-2013: INTERVIEW IN LINE FOR SCHEDULED

04-10-2013: INTERVIEW SCHEDULE AT 7:30 AM, TAMPA OFFICE...APPROVED:)))

04-23-2013: OATH CEREMONY AT TAMPA 1 PM...FINALLY USC.....

fn2 Contributor

fn2   0

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Filed: F-2A Visa Country: Canada
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Congratulations and thanks for taking the time to write about your experience. I am eternally grateful to the creator of this site because sharing with others, have made my journey more bearable. I feel elated for every visa approval and looking forward to the day when i hear the words---your visa is approved!!

May your journey in the USA be a good one and come with an open mind to embrace different cultures and races

Thank you..

USCIS

06/15/2008 - I-130 sent

06/19/2008 - Priority date

08/06/2010 - Approval date

NVC

09/21/2010 - NVC case number assigned

10/09/2010 - DS 3032 received

10/10/2010 - DS 3032 sent

10/11/2010 - AOS bill paid

10/21/2010 - DS 230 bill paid

11/07/2010 - ds 230 sent

11/18/2010 - AOS sent

11/30/2010 - RFE received for birth cert

12/19/2010 - New birth cert sent

12/11/2010 - RFE received for tax return

01/04/2011 - RFE responded

01/05/2011 - RFE entered into the system

01/25/2011 - Case completed

02/18/2011 - SIF!!! (After 24 days of case complition)

06/28/2011 - Interview scheduled for Aug 3

08/03/2011 - Interview in Montreal @ 8:00 a.m. Approved

07/18/2011 - Medical done. Report picked up on 07/20. Packet sealed. :(

Husband's USC

01/21/2011 - Priority date, NY City

02/05/2011 - FP letter rcvd. FP date assigned for 02/18/2011

02/10/2011 - FP done (walk-in)

03/04/2011 - Name check done by FBI

03/25/2011 - YL received

05/27/2011 - Case status changed to "Testing and Interview"

07/06/2011 - ID (Garden City) Approved

(Oath letter given in hand)

07/28/2011 - Oath Date

Sirach123 Collaborator

Sirach123   2

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Filed: F-2A Visa Country: Philippines
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Hello VJ-ers!! Couldn't understand where to post this. Everybody is so tensed as the VB is abt to publish. When I was in the queue to enter the Montreal consulate, found out most of us are VJ users. Couldn't recognize them as I guess I was the only one with F2A case there. So I alws used the "Bringing family members of permanent residents to America" forum. Met somebody there who spent so much money to hire a lawyer b4 finding out abt VJ. I felt so sad when I heard that her visa was on hold as her lawyer told her that its OK to bring just a copy of AOS. Bt the CO needed the original AOS with live signature of the sponsor. Me, I had lots of bad experience abt lawyers while staying in Canada. So abt this, me & my husband both were determined not to use a lawyer. Anytime I had a problem, I googled the qs & found out someone somewhere in VJ has already asked the qs & had their solutions. I don't have any word to thank this forum & the ppl alws there to help with their best knowledges (Ricardo, Mitch, Miami boy & the list is on and on.. :thumbs: )

Despite my country of birth(Bangladesh) & religion, the visa was approved. The only qs was asked was how I met my husband & related qs to that qs. CO didn't ask me anythn abt the denial of my entry to USA. Probably bcz I explained it on the DS 230 form. When the CO gave me the paper (Welcome to United States of America) I was wondering is that real that I can see my husband after 2 looong years. I started crying holding the paper in front of the CO. I can't explain how I spent every second here living all by myself, not seeing my husband for so long,opening the VB page every month & wishing sth miracle will happen & my visa will be available again. When I saw so many ppl are waiting just like me & read their stories, I felt like.. I'm not alone. Thank you & thank you everybody. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Best of luck to the ones who are having their interviews this month & those who are waiting for the miracles in VB. I hope all of us can unite with their spouses and kids soon.. Long live Visa Journey :thumbs:

Great story. Congratulations! Live happily ever after.

fn2 Contributor

fn2   0

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Great story. Congratulations! Live happily ever after.

Thank you.. Ur time is coming soon.. Best of Luck!!!

USCIS

06/15/2008 - I-130 sent

06/19/2008 - Priority date

08/06/2010 - Approval date

NVC

09/21/2010 - NVC case number assigned

10/09/2010 - DS 3032 received

10/10/2010 - DS 3032 sent

10/11/2010 - AOS bill paid

10/21/2010 - DS 230 bill paid

11/07/2010 - ds 230 sent

11/18/2010 - AOS sent

11/30/2010 - RFE received for birth cert

12/19/2010 - New birth cert sent

12/11/2010 - RFE received for tax return

01/04/2011 - RFE responded

01/05/2011 - RFE entered into the system

01/25/2011 - Case completed

02/18/2011 - SIF!!! (After 24 days of case complition)

06/28/2011 - Interview scheduled for Aug 3

08/03/2011 - Interview in Montreal @ 8:00 a.m. Approved

07/18/2011 - Medical done. Report picked up on 07/20. Packet sealed. :(

Husband's USC

01/21/2011 - Priority date, NY City

02/05/2011 - FP letter rcvd. FP date assigned for 02/18/2011

02/10/2011 - FP done (walk-in)

03/04/2011 - Name check done by FBI

03/25/2011 - YL received

05/27/2011 - Case status changed to "Testing and Interview"

07/06/2011 - ID (Garden City) Approved

(Oath letter given in hand)

07/28/2011 - Oath Date

fn2 Contributor

fn2   0

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congratulations, good luck.

Thank you.. :)

USCIS

06/15/2008 - I-130 sent

06/19/2008 - Priority date

08/06/2010 - Approval date

NVC

09/21/2010 - NVC case number assigned

10/09/2010 - DS 3032 received

10/10/2010 - DS 3032 sent

10/11/2010 - AOS bill paid

10/21/2010 - DS 230 bill paid

11/07/2010 - ds 230 sent

11/18/2010 - AOS sent

11/30/2010 - RFE received for birth cert

12/19/2010 - New birth cert sent

12/11/2010 - RFE received for tax return

01/04/2011 - RFE responded

01/05/2011 - RFE entered into the system

01/25/2011 - Case completed

02/18/2011 - SIF!!! (After 24 days of case complition)

06/28/2011 - Interview scheduled for Aug 3

08/03/2011 - Interview in Montreal @ 8:00 a.m. Approved

07/18/2011 - Medical done. Report picked up on 07/20. Packet sealed. :(

Husband's USC

01/21/2011 - Priority date, NY City

02/05/2011 - FP letter rcvd. FP date assigned for 02/18/2011

02/10/2011 - FP done (walk-in)

03/04/2011 - Name check done by FBI

03/25/2011 - YL received

05/27/2011 - Case status changed to "Testing and Interview"

07/06/2011 - ID (Garden City) Approved

(Oath letter given in hand)

07/28/2011 - Oath Date

fn2 Contributor

fn2   0

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All the best for your family! Good luck!

Thank you daryl&lada.

USCIS

06/15/2008 - I-130 sent

06/19/2008 - Priority date

08/06/2010 - Approval date

NVC

09/21/2010 - NVC case number assigned

10/09/2010 - DS 3032 received

10/10/2010 - DS 3032 sent

10/11/2010 - AOS bill paid

10/21/2010 - DS 230 bill paid

11/07/2010 - ds 230 sent

11/18/2010 - AOS sent

11/30/2010 - RFE received for birth cert

12/19/2010 - New birth cert sent

12/11/2010 - RFE received for tax return

01/04/2011 - RFE responded

01/05/2011 - RFE entered into the system

01/25/2011 - Case completed

02/18/2011 - SIF!!! (After 24 days of case complition)

06/28/2011 - Interview scheduled for Aug 3

08/03/2011 - Interview in Montreal @ 8:00 a.m. Approved

07/18/2011 - Medical done. Report picked up on 07/20. Packet sealed. :(

Husband's USC

01/21/2011 - Priority date, NY City

02/05/2011 - FP letter rcvd. FP date assigned for 02/18/2011

02/10/2011 - FP done (walk-in)

03/04/2011 - Name check done by FBI

03/25/2011 - YL received

05/27/2011 - Case status changed to "Testing and Interview"

07/06/2011 - ID (Garden City) Approved

(Oath letter given in hand)

07/28/2011 - Oath Date

tolowyn Contributor

tolowyn   0

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Canada
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wow. big congrats to you all! and me to i'll say thank you for posting on here. i also am so grateful of this site. as i think everyone on here is. it really does make this a less lonely path knowing that theres so many others who are feeling and going through the same things. I'v been counting down the days to my interview. i feel i cant prepare enough for this. 75 more days!! :dance: i wish you all the best in the many years to come with lots of happiness. again congratulations you made it!! :thumbs:

fn2 Contributor

fn2   0

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wow. big congrats to you all! and me to i'll say thank you for posting on here. i also am so grateful of this site. as i think everyone on here is. it really does make this a less lonely path knowing that theres so many others who are feeling and going through the same things. I'v been counting down the days to my interview. i feel i cant prepare enough for this. 75 more days!! :dance: i wish you all the best in the many years to come with lots of happiness. again congratulations you made it!! :thumbs:

Thank you tolowyn. For your interview.. there's no point of saying "don't be nervous". Bcz everybody does get nervous. My interview was at 8am. I got the serial number C11. Interview started at 8:10am. I was expecting my turn around 10am as each person was taking more or less 15 min. After C10, instead of C11, C12 appeared. I went to the secretary & asked her. She said probably your case is different. So, they are not ready to call you yet. U can imagine how I felt. Then after C15, number went to C27. That was the last person for immigration interview. I was finally got called at 1:35pm. When I went to the booth,the CO was friendly. As I read b4 in all the reviews for Montreal consulate that COs are very nice there. I felt like i'm telling a friend my love story. I was nervous until the CO started talking to me. I didn't have much proof to show. Me & my husband married without family. So no family in the marriage pics. All I had is our call records for several months from skype. My husband sent me gifts lot of times. But I shredded the receipts. I didn't know then & I can't take the gifts with me. But I did know that if the CO asks anythn abt my hubby or our relationship,I can tell everythn. I know my husband better than he does himself :yes:. CO didn't ask for any proof. Ppl do get nervous but if u r confident abt ur relationship, I think nothing to worry. Like I thought b4 my interview that I might get stuck for other reason, but nobody can stop me for suspecting our marriage even though I don't hv enough things to show them. Hope this helps.

USCIS

06/15/2008 - I-130 sent

06/19/2008 - Priority date

08/06/2010 - Approval date

NVC

09/21/2010 - NVC case number assigned

10/09/2010 - DS 3032 received

10/10/2010 - DS 3032 sent

10/11/2010 - AOS bill paid

10/21/2010 - DS 230 bill paid

11/07/2010 - ds 230 sent

11/18/2010 - AOS sent

11/30/2010 - RFE received for birth cert

12/19/2010 - New birth cert sent

12/11/2010 - RFE received for tax return

01/04/2011 - RFE responded

01/05/2011 - RFE entered into the system

01/25/2011 - Case completed

02/18/2011 - SIF!!! (After 24 days of case complition)

06/28/2011 - Interview scheduled for Aug 3

08/03/2011 - Interview in Montreal @ 8:00 a.m. Approved

07/18/2011 - Medical done. Report picked up on 07/20. Packet sealed. :(

Husband's USC

01/21/2011 - Priority date, NY City

02/05/2011 - FP letter rcvd. FP date assigned for 02/18/2011

02/10/2011 - FP done (walk-in)

03/04/2011 - Name check done by FBI

03/25/2011 - YL received

05/27/2011 - Case status changed to "Testing and Interview"

07/06/2011 - ID (Garden City) Approved

(Oath letter given in hand)

07/28/2011 - Oath Date

 
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