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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Nicaragua
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Hi guys! Well, I finally got everything ready, double-checked, and mailed off(I-129 original submission). So, I went to UPS and i asked him if he could overnight my application and get me a return-receipt thing...Well, he said we dont mail to PO Boxes...he said that I would have to go through the Post Office but that he could do it from the UPS store...So, I asked him if he had express + return receipt...he said yes but the Post Office is not guaranteeing any express items...SOO...that means I paid $31 for my package to arrive there on Friday (today is Tuesday)...how did you guys mail yours to arrive the next day???? cuz it didn't work for me.

Sidenote: thanks to everyone who has posted questions/answers on VisaJourney...you don't know it but you have been a huge support system for me. I read and take your advice. Even if you are giving it to someone else...it has helped me. thanks! i am officially starting my visajourney!! pray for us!!! alicia and fran

Alicia (United States) + Juan Francisco (Nicaragua) = AMOR

Timeline:

06-??-05: Met on mission trip in El Salvador...

07-28-05: Said goodbye...sniff, sniff

05-19-06: He was denied the tourist visa by the Embassy in Managua...

06-15-06: I couldn't wait any longer...flew to see him in Managua...

07-??-06: We got engaged.

07-13-06: I flew back to the U.S.

10-03-06: I-129F sent certified express mail

10-06-06: Notice Left, October 06, 2006, 11:29 am, MESQUITE, TX 75185 (um..maybe tomorrow?!)

10-10-06: Your item was delivered at 6:40 am on October 10, 2006 in MESQUITE, TX 75185 to INS . The item was signed for by M S.

10-16-06: NOA1 date...no email...but this is the date on the official copy that they sent to me (it's so pretty!).

10-19-06: Check posted (online banking).

10-20-06: Received NOA1 snail mail.

01-04-07: NOA2 (93 days)

01-11-07: Received NOA2 snail mail.

01-20-07: Letter from NVC: Case will be on its way to Managua within 1 week. (Date on letter: Jan 16).

01-26-07: Fran receives packet three and INTERVIEW DATE.

03-13-07: Interview date. Visa granted! Gracias a Dios.

03-18-07: We fly back to the U.S.

03-22-07: We get married!

06-??-07: We file I-485.

Hold up b/c notice of biometrics appointment doesn't arrive to our never changed address!

I don't really remember the dates b/c I am filling this in half a year later!

12-24-07: We find out we are expecting a little one!

01-??-08: Fran receives his green card.

Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Brazil
Timeline
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Hi guys! Well, I finally got everything ready, double-checked, and mailed off(I-129 original submission). So, I went to UPS and i asked him if he could overnight my application and get me a return-receipt thing...Well, he said we dont mail to PO Boxes...he said that I would have to go through the Post Office but that he could do it from the UPS store...So, I asked him if he had express + return receipt...he said yes but the Post Office is not guaranteeing any express items...SOO...that means I paid $31 for my package to arrive there on Friday (today is Tuesday)...how did you guys mail yours to arrive the next day???? cuz it didn't work for me.

Sidenote: thanks to everyone who has posted questions/answers on VisaJourney...you don't know it but you have been a huge support system for me. I read and take your advice. Even if you are giving it to someone else...it has helped me. thanks! i am officially starting my visajourney!! pray for us!!! alicia and fran

united states postal service! :thumbs:

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CAROL & MARC

MY HONEY'S PROFILE

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08-28-08 - Mailed I-751

08-30-08 - Delivered

09-01-08 - Touched

09-03-08 - Check cleared

09-06-08 - NOA1 in the mail (dated 08/29???)

10-09-08 - Biometrics (Touched)

12-16-08 - Email "Card production ordered"

12-24-08 - Santa came and brought my present (Greencard in the mail!)

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BICHON FRISE LOVER!!!

Filed: Timeline
Posted

aliciaandfran,

What have people got against the US Postal Service?

I used Express Mail ®, next-day delivery for $14.40.

Yodrak

Hi guys! Well, I finally got everything ready, double-checked, and mailed off(I-129 original submission). So, I went to UPS and i asked him if he could overnight my application and get me a return-receipt thing...Well, he said we dont mail to PO Boxes...he said that I would have to go through the Post Office but that he could do it from the UPS store...So, I asked him if he had express + return receipt...he said yes but the Post Office is not guaranteeing any express items...SOO...that means I paid $31 for my package to arrive there on Friday (today is Tuesday)...how did you guys mail yours to arrive the next day???? cuz it didn't work for me.

Sidenote: thanks to everyone who has posted questions/answers on VisaJourney...you don't know it but you have been a huge support system for me. I read and take your advice. Even if you are giving it to someone else...it has helped me. thanks! i am officially starting my visajourney!! pray for us!!! alicia and fran

Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Brazil
Timeline
Posted

I sent it certified mail for about $4. Had the signed confirmation of delivery back in a few days.

Feb. 2005 - Met in Brazil the first time

May. 2005 - Visited Brazil

Aug. 2005 - Visited Brazil

10/30/05 - Mailed I129F

11/09/05 - NOA1

Nov. 2005 - Visited my fiance in Brazil

02/02/06 - NOA2

Feb. 2006 - Visited my fiance in Brazil

02/24/06 - Packet received at NVC

03/20/06 - Fiance received packet 3 from consulate

04/26/06 - Fiance received appointment letter

05/09/06 - I flew to Rio

5/10/06 - Met fiance at airport

5/11/06 - Medical exam in Rio

05/12/06 - Interview in Rio - APPROVED!!!!

05/17/06 - Received visa in Rio

07/20/06 - POE Miami

10/16/06 - Married!!!!

01/10/07 - Sent AOS and EAD application

01/17/07 - NOA - Receipt

02/02/07 - Biometric appointment

02/09/07 - NOA - Transfer of case to California center

03/22/07 - EAD approved

05/10/07 - AOS approved!!!!

Eulalia and Bill

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Canada
Timeline
Posted

Congrats on getting the package off.... good luck for a speedy approval!!!

"THE SHORT STORY"

KURT & RAYMA (K-1 Visa)

Oct. 9/03... I-129F sent to NSC

June 10/04... K-1 Interview - APPROVED!!!!

July 31/04... Entered U.S.

Aug. 28/04... WEDDING DAY!!!!

Aug. 30/04... I-485, I-765 & I-131 sent to Seattle

Dec. 10/04... AOS Interview - APPROVED!!!!! (Passport stamped)

Sept. 9/06... I-751 sent to NSC

May 15/07... 10-Yr. PR Card arrives in the mail

Sept. 13/07... N-400 sent to NSC

Aug. 21/08... Interview - PASSED!!!!

Sept. 2/08... Oath Ceremony

Sept. 5/08... Sent in Voter Registration Card

Sept. 9/08... SSA office to change status to "U.S. citizen"

Oct. 8/08... Applied in person for U.S. Passport

Oct. 22/08... U.S. Passport received

DONE!!! DONE!!! DONE!!! DONE!!!

KAELY (K-2 Visa)

Apr. 6/05... DS-230, Part I faxed to Vancouver Consulate

May 26/05... K-2 Interview - APPROVED!!!!

Sept. 5/05... Entered U.S.

Sept. 7/05... I-485 & I-131 sent to CLB

Feb. 22/06... AOS Interview - APPROVED!!!!! (Passport NOT stamped)

Dec. 4/07... I-751 sent to NSC

May 23/08... 10-Yr. PR Card arrives in the mail

Mar. 22/11.... N-400 sent to AZ

June 27/11..... Interview - PASSED!!!

July 12/11..... Oath Ceremony

We're NOT lawyers.... just your average folks who had to find their own way!!!!! Anything we post here is simply our own opinions/suggestions/experiences and should not be taken as LAW!!!!

Posted (edited)
aliciaandfran,

What have people got against the US Postal Service?

I used Express Mail ®, next-day delivery for $14.40.

Yodrak

Hi guys! Well, I finally got everything ready, double-checked, and mailed off(I-129 original submission). So, I went to UPS and i asked him if he could overnight my application and get me a return-receipt thing...Well, he said we dont mail to PO Boxes...he said that I would have to go through the Post Office but that he could do it from the UPS store...So, I asked him if he had express + return receipt...he said yes but the Post Office is not guaranteeing any express items...SOO...that means I paid $31 for my package to arrive there on Friday (today is Tuesday)...how did you guys mail yours to arrive the next day???? cuz it didn't work for me.

Sidenote: thanks to everyone who has posted questions/answers on VisaJourney...you don't know it but you have been a huge support system for me. I read and take your advice. Even if you are giving it to someone else...it has helped me. thanks! i am officially starting my visajourney!! pray for us!!! alicia and fran

I also used Express Mail next day. They got it the next day. I tracked it online and had a signature confirmation the day after that. No worries and all for $14.40. All just by walking in to the post office.

Edited by Dean iWait

All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.

DEAN AND SHERYL

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: France
Timeline
Posted
Hi guys! Well, I finally got everything ready, double-checked, and mailed off(I-129 original submission). So, I went to UPS and i asked him if he could overnight my application and get me a return-receipt thing...Well, he said we dont mail to PO Boxes...he said that I would have to go through the Post Office but that he could do it from the UPS store...So, I asked him if he had express + return receipt...he said yes but the Post Office is not guaranteeing any express items...SOO...that means I paid $31 for my package to arrive there on Friday (today is Tuesday)...how did you guys mail yours to arrive the next day???? cuz it didn't work for me.

Sidenote: thanks to everyone who has posted questions/answers on VisaJourney...you don't know it but you have been a huge support system for me. I read and take your advice. Even if you are giving it to someone else...it has helped me. thanks! i am officially starting my visajourney!! pray for us!!! alicia and fran

Congratulations on getting the process rolling!! Must be a relief to have that stuff in the mail. I know it was for me!! May your journey be a smooth and speedy one!! :thumbs::thumbs:

January 2004: Met Laurent at the Bibliothèque nationale in Paris

February 2004: We became an actual couple

January 29th, 2006: I left France to return to the United States--AWFUL to say goodbye!

June 2006: Finally convinced Laurent that a K-1 visa would be more time-effective than trying to get an H-1

August 1st, 2006: The K-1 petition is finally in the mail and on its way to Nebraska...WooHoooo!! And yes, I remembered to attach the check! :-)

August 3rd, 2006: USPS online tracking shows that my petition (sent certified) was received at the NSC at 5:05am

August 14th, 2006: NOA1 received USPS!! (I-129F recv'd at CSC: 8/4; NOA date: 8/10; last touched: 8/11)

October 2nd, 2006: I MISTAKENLY thought we had an approval...False alarm...Back to waiting...

October 3rd, 2006: TOUCHED!!

October 4th, 2006: REALLY AND TRULY APPROVED!!! Email notification lists 10/3 as the NOA2 date.

Later that same day: TOUCHED...AGAIN! Hope that means I'm in a cozy box and moving to NVC this week...

October 10th, 2006: Received official NOA2 via snail mail.

October 19th, 2006: Case received at NVC!! AWESOME!!

October 20th, 2006: Case forwarded to Paris!! DHL says two shipments were headed that way. Must be in there somewhere...

October 27th, 2006: Received official receipt letter from NVC via USPS.

Filed: Timeline
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congrats...like me you have just started your visa journey and like u i feel the same about this website...it has helped me lots...i sent mine thru post office just priority mail...for 8.95..i sent it on friday it go there on monday....i wish both of us luck in the journey although i know mine will be a bit longer...i am dealing with the dominican consulate...best of luck

Savy and Manny

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1990's- We grew up together (childhood friends)

2003- Romantic Relationship

11/2004-Engaged

9/29/06 - I-129F Sent (long way to go 'till my baby comes!)

10/3/06 - I-129F Signed/recieved by TSC

10/16/06 - NOA1

12/21/06 - I-129F Approved - NOA2

1/8/07-NVC gave me case number in DR and sent it to the embassy

Posted

You can't start this journey until you file :) Congratulations on this big step of bringing you and your love together forever :D:D:D

PS. I used good old USPS with a confirmation signature. I was talked out of express since it was a Friday and the lady said it would be there by Monday. She smiled and said, "USCIS doesn't sign for mail on Saturdays" :lol: She then told me that many others have handed her their Special Package to bring their loved ones home :):):)

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Nicaragua
Timeline
Posted
You can't start this journey until you file :) Congratulations on this big step of bringing you and your love together forever :D:D:D

PS. I used good old USPS with a confirmation signature. I was talked out of express since it was a Friday and the lady said it would be there by Monday. She smiled and said, "USCIS doesn't sign for mail on Saturdays" :lol: She then told me that many others have handed her their Special Package to bring their loved ones home :):):)

aww! that was really sweet of her...cuz it is a really big step...and she ackowledged that....aww...so, i think i spent to much money on mailing it...but hey...it's ok!

Alicia (United States) + Juan Francisco (Nicaragua) = AMOR

Timeline:

06-??-05: Met on mission trip in El Salvador...

07-28-05: Said goodbye...sniff, sniff

05-19-06: He was denied the tourist visa by the Embassy in Managua...

06-15-06: I couldn't wait any longer...flew to see him in Managua...

07-??-06: We got engaged.

07-13-06: I flew back to the U.S.

10-03-06: I-129F sent certified express mail

10-06-06: Notice Left, October 06, 2006, 11:29 am, MESQUITE, TX 75185 (um..maybe tomorrow?!)

10-10-06: Your item was delivered at 6:40 am on October 10, 2006 in MESQUITE, TX 75185 to INS . The item was signed for by M S.

10-16-06: NOA1 date...no email...but this is the date on the official copy that they sent to me (it's so pretty!).

10-19-06: Check posted (online banking).

10-20-06: Received NOA1 snail mail.

01-04-07: NOA2 (93 days)

01-11-07: Received NOA2 snail mail.

01-20-07: Letter from NVC: Case will be on its way to Managua within 1 week. (Date on letter: Jan 16).

01-26-07: Fran receives packet three and INTERVIEW DATE.

03-13-07: Interview date. Visa granted! Gracias a Dios.

03-18-07: We fly back to the U.S.

03-22-07: We get married!

06-??-07: We file I-485.

Hold up b/c notice of biometrics appointment doesn't arrive to our never changed address!

I don't really remember the dates b/c I am filling this in half a year later!

12-24-07: We find out we are expecting a little one!

01-??-08: Fran receives his green card.

 
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