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Dogwood_Poet   16

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On February 24th, in Louisville, KY, my wife stood and recited her citizenship oath with another 248 people from 69 countries! She is now a US citizen and our long journey of forms, fees & trips is over! ! !

Maybe . . .

My wife & I are thinking of petitioning her mother since her papa passed away last January (2011) & she is the only girl. Her mom wants to come for at least a visit, but I think it would be best to go ahead and do a petition for her since they only have a small farm and not what I think would convince the embassy she had good reason to return from a tourist visa.

Anyway, if she gets homesick she can always go home for a visit and would have the option to return to the US if she wants.

Thanks for all the advice, encouragement & prayers! I will still hang around and try to give what little advice I can and keep in touch with what is going on.

Ako gugma ko GWAPA asawa Kathlene!

(I love my BEAUTIFUL wife Kathlene!)

_________

"A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing."

George Bernard Shaw

patient2010 Experienced

patient2010   93

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congrats! :thumbs:

November 5, 2010 Interview 7am APPROVED!!!!!! (6months 4weeks 1day) THANK YOU LORD!!!!!

(look at my about me page in my profile if you want to see my entire k1 journey)

AOS Journey:

Feb.4, 2011 Mailed AOS packet

Feb. 7, 2011 Pkt delivered in Chicago

Feb. 10, 2011 Received txt and email of NOA for AOS, EAD, and AP

Feb. 11, 2011 Check cashed for AOS

Feb. 12, 2011 Touched

Feb. 14, 2011 received hard copy of NOA for AOS, EAD& AP

Feb. 18, 2011 received appt letter for biometrics

Feb. 28, 2011 biometrics appt @10am

Feb. 28, 2011 received txt/email AOS case transferred to csc

Mar 1, 2011 AOS Touched

Mar 3, 2011 received hard copy of AOS transfer to csc

Mar 4, 2011 AOS Touched

Mar 28, 2011 Received txt/email saying card production has been ordered. (1month 3eeks 3days)

Mar 28, 2011 Received 2nd txt/email saying we have registered this customer permanent residence status

Mar 29, 2011 Received 3rd txt/email says card production has been ordered.

April 1, 2011 greencard and welcome letter in hand!!

April 5, 2011 received txt/email EAD card production ordered

Will Start Removing Conditions Dec 2012!!!!

Dec. 26, 2012 mailed ROC paperwork

Dec. 28, 2012 NOA for ROC paperwork

Jan. 7, 2013 received bio appt letter

Jan. 24, 2013 bio appt.

June 22, 2013 10yr green card received

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Leatherneck Grand Master

Leatherneck   693

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Congratulations!

"The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps!" - Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady of the United States, 1945.

"Retreat hell! We just got here!"

CAPT. LLOYD WILLIAMS, USMC

marklovetina Mentor

marklovetina   52

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:dance::thumbs:

congratulations!!!!

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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My Blog

sweet angel Community Regular

sweet angel   5

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Congratulations! :thumbs:

K1 Visa
Sept.2009 Sent Petition
Oct.2009 Petition Approved
Nov.2009 Visa Recieved
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AOS
Feb. 2010 Sent AOS
Mar. 2010 Biometrics
May 2010 Interview
Jun 2010 GC Recieved
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Removing of Condition:
Mar.19,2012---------ROC sent
Mar.20,2012---------VSC received signed by D. Renaud
Mar.23,2012---------Check encashed
Mar.24,2012---------NOA1
Apr.19,2012----------Biometrics (Early Bio 4/11/2012)
May 2012 ------------Biometrics redo

Nov.30,2012---------RFE (fingerprint can't read needs to submit police clearance)

May 2013-------------Received Permanent Residence Card


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BJZags Community Regular

BJZags   17

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Anyway, if she gets homesick she can always go home for a visit and would have the option to return to the US if she wants.

Great news! I'll be filing the citizenship papers for my wife next week. The one 'problem' with the immigration application for the mom might be the residency requirements. If she gets homesick too soon and returns the the PHL for too long of a time, she might not be able to adjust status later-on down the road.

my blog: http://immigrationlawreformblog.blogspot.com/

"It is the soldier, who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag."

-- Charles M. Province

Hank_ Grand Master

Hank_   9,174

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Congrats!!!

Totally agree with petitioning her mother, will make things much easier once she has a GC to travel back and forth.

One more question. Is your Asawa going to reaffirm her citizenship in the Phils? When we get to the point you have reached that is our plan, so just curious.

Hank

"Chance Favors The Prepared Mind"

 

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Dogwood_Poet Collaborator

Dogwood_Poet   16

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Congrats!!!

Totally agree with petitioning her mother, will make things much easier once she has a GC to travel back and forth.

One more question. Is your Asawa going to reaffirm her citizenship in the Phils? When we get to the point you have reached that is our plan, so just curious.

Yes, she may wait until she goes back home next year, but she wants to be a dual citizen & it would make things a lot easier if we decide to move back when I retire in a decade or so.

Ako gugma ko GWAPA asawa Kathlene!

(I love my BEAUTIFUL wife Kathlene!)

_________

"A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing."

George Bernard Shaw

Hank_ Grand Master

Hank_   9,174

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Yes, she may wait until she goes back home next year, but she wants to be a dual citizen & it would make things a lot easier if we decide to move back when I retire in a decade or so.

We share similar plans, except I am already retired so we are waiting until Amy get her US citizenship then think more serious about moving to the Phils, even if its just part time.

Hank

"Chance Favors The Prepared Mind"

 

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“LET’S GO BRANDON!”

boch Contributor

boch   0

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Yes, she may wait until she goes back home next year, but she wants to be a dual citizen & it would make things a lot easier if we decide to move back when I retire in a decade or so.

Congrats.

For dual citizenship, Philippines Embassy consular outreach team will be in Memphis in May and Kentucky in July:

http://www.philippin...ions/d,phildet/

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thekfc   26

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Congratulations :dance: :dance: :dance:

USCIS

07-20-2010: I-130 package mailed.

07-22-2010: I-130 Package Received - Priority Date.

07-29-2010: Received text & email from USCIS - Notice Date.

07-30-2010: Check Cashed by USCIS.

08-02-2010: Received NOA1 hard copy.

08-02,04,05: Touched.

09-28-2010: Received text & email - petition approved.

10-04-2010: Received NOA2 hard copy.

NVC

10-13-2010: NVC Case# Received (after calling).

10-15-2010: Emailed DS-3032 to NVC.

10-16-2020: Received the DS-3032 package, IIN number & AOS bill via email.

10-22-2010: Paid AOS bill ($88) - showing IN PROCESS

10-25-2010: AOS fee PAID.

10-27-2010: Express Mail AOS Package.

10-27-2010: Paid IV bill - showing IN PROCESS.

10-28-2010: AOS package delivered.

10-28-2010: IV fee PAID.

10-29-2010: Express Mail IV package.

11-01-2010: IV package delivered.

11-08-2010: AOS packages entered into NVC system.

11-15-2010: IV package entered into NVC system.

11-23-2010: SIF.

11-24-2010: Case Complete.

CONSULATE

12-21-2010: Medical at SLMC - Passed

12-22-2010: Immunization at SLMC

01-04-2011: Interview @USEM ~ Approval

OTHER

02-05-2011: POE at JFK

N-400

05-01-2017: N-400 Sent

05-09-2017: Case accepted

05-15-2017: Biometric appointment scheduled

05-30-2017: Biometric

06-05-2017: Inline for interview

08-15-2017: Interview scheduled

09-19-2017: Interview (approved).

01-19-2018: Oath Ceremony

 
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