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Congrats gummy momma! :thumbs:

USCIS

8/10/12-Sent I-130 x2

8/17/12-NOA1

2/28/13-NOA2

NVC

5/6/13-Case# & IIN recvd

7/23/13-Case complete!

US Embassy

9/4/13-Interview- APPROVED!

9/7/13-Visas on hand

10/27/13-POE: SFO

11/5/13- SSN's received

12/2/13-GC's on hand

US Citizenship soon...

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Congratulations!!! to You Guys!:thumbs:

Sent NOA1 April 30th 2011

received May 2nd 2011

NOA1 Notice Date:May 4th 2011

NOA 2 txt/ email on july 18th 2011

NOA 2 received in Mail July 20th dated July 18th 2011

NOA2 in "74" days!

NO RFE

Personal issue in the Philippines

Medical Exam: March 22nd 2012

Medical Cleared on March 23rd 2012

Interview Date:April 16th, 2012......PASSED

Arrival Los Angeles California: July 7th 2012.

Marriage September 7th 2012 at San Bernardino County Hall of Records

Preparing for AOS

"I Wholly disapprove of what you say, But I will defend to the death, Your RIGHT to say it"

" _ Volitaire- "

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Thanks Everyone who also shared their experiences,

it really helped my journey.. and also friends

Don't Forget to PRAY. It's the most powerful

weapon you will have in your journey.

God Bless to ALL...just got home in my hometown, ILOILO :dance:

still stress from the trip :blink: but my <3 still :dance:

Next step.... Packing our stuff and send them out Via POSTAL.

Our Time Line
---------------------------
CR-1/CR-2
---------------------------


USCIS Stage: (13 DAYS)
Apr 15, 2012 - Filed I-130 ($420 x2)
Apr 19, 2012 - NOA-1
May 2, 2012 - NOA-2


NVC STAGE: (56 DAYS)
05/21/12 - Case finally entered into NVC system
05/25/12 - Received case #, IIN, and BIN, gave e-mail addresses, sent optin e-mail
05/25/12 - Received info package and AOS bill e-mails from NVC
05/25/12 - AOS bill invoiced & paid ($88)
05/29/12 - AOS bill appears as PAID
06/01/12 - IV Bill Invoiced & PAID ($230 x2)
06/04/12 - IV Bill Shows PAID
06/15/12 - AOS & IV Packages sent
07/02/12 - RFE email received
07/06/12 - Sent NSO copy of MC and BC
07/16/12 - Case Complete (2nd Wedding Anniversary)
08/01/12 - Interview Date Assigned -->>>>(Sept.5, 2012@ 6:15am)



Medical/CFO / Consulate / POE:
08/29/2012-------- Medical Exam: PASSED
08/30/2012 ---------Advance CFO @SMEF-COW
09/05/2012-------- Interview: VISA APPROVED!!!!

09/11/2012 ------- VISA RECEIVED!
10/02/2012 -------- POE = Honolulu, Hawaii
Welcome to Hawaii

10/18/2012 - received 10yr. GC & SSN#

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I just wanted to share a PRAYER that I've been using since our journey started.

and and it's really an answered prayer.

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The person must say this prayer for 3 consecutive days. After 3 days,

the request will be granted. This prayer must be shared after the favor is granted.

This prayer never known to fail.

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PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

O beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, blessed Mother

of the Son of God, immaculate virgin, assist me in my necessity.

O Star of the sea, help me and show me herein that you are my mother.

O Holy Mary, mother of God, Queen of the Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you

from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity (state your request here)

There are none that can withstand your power.

O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you(repeat 3x)

Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands.(3x)

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Hope this prayer will also help everyone in their Journey, God Bless to ALL!

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Our Time Line
---------------------------
CR-1/CR-2
---------------------------


USCIS Stage: (13 DAYS)
Apr 15, 2012 - Filed I-130 ($420 x2)
Apr 19, 2012 - NOA-1
May 2, 2012 - NOA-2


NVC STAGE: (56 DAYS)
05/21/12 - Case finally entered into NVC system
05/25/12 - Received case #, IIN, and BIN, gave e-mail addresses, sent optin e-mail
05/25/12 - Received info package and AOS bill e-mails from NVC
05/25/12 - AOS bill invoiced & paid ($88)
05/29/12 - AOS bill appears as PAID
06/01/12 - IV Bill Invoiced & PAID ($230 x2)
06/04/12 - IV Bill Shows PAID
06/15/12 - AOS & IV Packages sent
07/02/12 - RFE email received
07/06/12 - Sent NSO copy of MC and BC
07/16/12 - Case Complete (2nd Wedding Anniversary)
08/01/12 - Interview Date Assigned -->>>>(Sept.5, 2012@ 6:15am)



Medical/CFO / Consulate / POE:
08/29/2012-------- Medical Exam: PASSED
08/30/2012 ---------Advance CFO @SMEF-COW
09/05/2012-------- Interview: VISA APPROVED!!!!

09/11/2012 ------- VISA RECEIVED!
10/02/2012 -------- POE = Honolulu, Hawaii
Welcome to Hawaii

10/18/2012 - received 10yr. GC & SSN#

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Thanks Everyone who also shared their experiences,

it really helped my journey.. and also friends

Don't Forget to PRAY. It's the most powerful

weapon you will have in your journey.

God Bless to ALL...just got home in my hometown, ILOILO :dance:

still stress from the trip :blink: but my <3 still :dance:

Next step.... Packing our stuff and send them out Via POSTAL.

Congrats!! I'm Happy for you!

I hope my wife and my son interview will be same as yours.

IR-1/CR-1 Visa

Event Date

Service Center : Vermont Service Center

Consulate : Manila, Philippines

Marriage (if applicable): 2006-03-26

I-130 Sent : 2012-02-01

I-130 NOA1 : 2012-02-03

I-130 RFE : NO RFE

I-130 RFE Sent : NO RFE

I-130 Approved : 2012-05-29

NVC Received : 2012-06-27

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2012-06-27

Pay I-864 Bill 2012-06-28

Receive I-864 Package : 2012-07-05

Return Completed I-864 :

Return Completed DS-3032 : 2012-07-10

Receive IV Bill : 2012-07-11

Pay IV Bill : 2012-07-11

Receive Instruction Package : 2012-07-12

Case Completed at NVC : 2012-07-24

NVC Left : 2012-07-24

Consulate Received :

Packet 3 Received :

Packet 3 Sent :

Packet 4 Received : 2012-07-31

Interview Date : 2012-09- 11

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I hope you wont mind if you can tell us what documents you brought for you and your daughter. :innocent:

IR-1/CR-1 Visa

Event Date

Service Center : Vermont Service Center

Consulate : Manila, Philippines

Marriage (if applicable): 2006-03-26

I-130 Sent : 2012-02-01

I-130 NOA1 : 2012-02-03

I-130 RFE : NO RFE

I-130 RFE Sent : NO RFE

I-130 Approved : 2012-05-29

NVC Received : 2012-06-27

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2012-06-27

Pay I-864 Bill 2012-06-28

Receive I-864 Package : 2012-07-05

Return Completed I-864 :

Return Completed DS-3032 : 2012-07-10

Receive IV Bill : 2012-07-11

Pay IV Bill : 2012-07-11

Receive Instruction Package : 2012-07-12

Case Completed at NVC : 2012-07-24

NVC Left : 2012-07-24

Consulate Received :

Packet 3 Received :

Packet 3 Sent :

Packet 4 Received : 2012-07-31

Interview Date : 2012-09- 11

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Woke up 3am, and offered a prayer, then recheck my documents. Me and my lil girl arrived at USEM @ 5:30am, weather not good to us but good thing I was able to brought along my lil girl's raincoat and an umbrella, its already 6am when the line started to move. Wednesday seems packed of Immigrant Applicants. Frisking and Bag Scanning..Oooops :blink: lil girl got some Gummy bears in her bag, but good thing fellow Ilonggo guards on duty secretly told me not to show the food inside, and just feed lil girl secretly :lol: they can't do anything cuz it's in my daughter's bag and not in my bag. next step, passport and appointment letter was checked, had our queue number 6124... and the long wait starts again.

Finger scanning done by 8:25am.

Pre-screening of document done by 10am. me and my daughter went to Window 57, a filipino guy. I greeting him a Good Morning with a BIG SMILE on my face, and he also greeted my lil girl so lil girl just say HI. after that, I was asked my complete name, birthday, age and the name of the petitioner. then he asked my lil girl name, age and birthday. I was waiting for him to ask me few more questions but he didn't only asked for my NBI and CEMAR then he begin chit chat a not related petition questions, for he saw the medical certificate of my daughter and he began to share his own experience for he himself also got a daughter who got a mild Cerebral Palsy and also undergoing therapy. he praised me the way I raised my lil girl.. so chit chat lasted around 10min. he didn't even ask how did I met my hubby. he didn't even asked when did I got married or any question related to the petitioner. he only checked my pictures and return it to me then told me that consul will also check those photo's. so the Pre-interview done and said Good Luck to me and he said bye to my lil girl and lil girl threw him a goodbye kiss :P

Waited for an hour for Final Interview.

While waiting, Me secretly munching lil girl's gummy bears :P cuz momma likes gummies too.. hehehhe. anyways, Final Interview with a Young American Lady, I greeted her Good Morning, and she greeted me with a smile. and she also greeted my lil girl and asked her what's her name, age and birthday. and lil girl answered quickly :D loud and clear :P so the consul finds my lil girl cute. then consul started to ask questions, asked for my complete name, age and birthday. then she asked me if I have been married before, and I said never. then she asked where is the bio-father of my daughter and told her that he doesn't exist, then she laughs :lol: and asked if my hubby got married before and I answered NO :no: , after that she asked for pictures, checked the civil wedding photos and she laughs when she saw the title "BORACAY INVASION" :lol: then she asked my daughter "who is this with you in the picture?" then lil girl answered "That's my DADI :D " after that, type...type...type.. and said "MA'AM THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME, YOUR VISA HAS BEEN APPROVED :thumbs: , PLEASE WAIT FOR AWHILE AND WAIT FOR YOUR NAME TO BE CALLED AT THE RELEASING WINDOW" and I was like :dance: :dance: :wow: :wow: and asked her "REALLY?" and she said "YES!" then I said “THANK YOU SO MUCH” and left the window with a BIG :D on my face.

After 20 mins. Name called at the releasing ,window 71. Then he checked documents, checked his computer and said “MA’AM everything looks great you can now go home.”

And guess what? We really did go home.. and forgot to drop by Window 69 for the shipping form. I just realized I forgot something when I was checking my bag and saw the forms are still with me, so we made a quick lunch and head back to USEM.. hehehh.. blooper of the day, as what the guards joking on me, hehehe. Too much excitement cause forgetfulness.. heheheh. So after dropping our forms we went back to hotel and took our long nap.. Zzzzzzzz!

where in honolulu ka po?

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I hope you wont mind if you can tell us what documents you brought for you and your daughter. :innocent:

CR1 documents:

> CEMAR (recent)

> NBI w/ AKA

> Photo's filed in a folder

> Marriage Certificate

> Birth Certificate

other supporting docs: chat logs/letters/emails, remittance receipt/bank joint account, hubby's proof of income.

** from my documents only 3 asked from me. NBI, CEMAR and Photo's.

CR2 documents:

> Birth Certificate

> Baptismal Certificate

if your child got a medical condition, you can forward her medical certificate after the medical, or during the releasing of

medical records. so It would be include to other documents at USEM.

* daughter doesn't have a DSWD travel clearance cuz no biofather indicated in her Birth Certificate*

where in honolulu ka po?

Honolulu will be the POE but will be residing at Ewa Beach :)

Congrats!! I'm Happy for you!

I hope my wife and my son interview will be same as yours.

Thank you, Just believe in Prayers. and they will be fine.

as long as they have complete documents :thumbs:

Our Time Line
---------------------------
CR-1/CR-2
---------------------------


USCIS Stage: (13 DAYS)
Apr 15, 2012 - Filed I-130 ($420 x2)
Apr 19, 2012 - NOA-1
May 2, 2012 - NOA-2


NVC STAGE: (56 DAYS)
05/21/12 - Case finally entered into NVC system
05/25/12 - Received case #, IIN, and BIN, gave e-mail addresses, sent optin e-mail
05/25/12 - Received info package and AOS bill e-mails from NVC
05/25/12 - AOS bill invoiced & paid ($88)
05/29/12 - AOS bill appears as PAID
06/01/12 - IV Bill Invoiced & PAID ($230 x2)
06/04/12 - IV Bill Shows PAID
06/15/12 - AOS & IV Packages sent
07/02/12 - RFE email received
07/06/12 - Sent NSO copy of MC and BC
07/16/12 - Case Complete (2nd Wedding Anniversary)
08/01/12 - Interview Date Assigned -->>>>(Sept.5, 2012@ 6:15am)



Medical/CFO / Consulate / POE:
08/29/2012-------- Medical Exam: PASSED
08/30/2012 ---------Advance CFO @SMEF-COW
09/05/2012-------- Interview: VISA APPROVED!!!!

09/11/2012 ------- VISA RECEIVED!
10/02/2012 -------- POE = Honolulu, Hawaii
Welcome to Hawaii

10/18/2012 - received 10yr. GC & SSN#

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CR1 documents:

Thank you, Just believe in Prayers. and they will be fine.

as long as they have complete documents :thumbs:

Thank You! This will really help us a lot.

IR-1/CR-1 Visa

Event Date

Service Center : Vermont Service Center

Consulate : Manila, Philippines

Marriage (if applicable): 2006-03-26

I-130 Sent : 2012-02-01

I-130 NOA1 : 2012-02-03

I-130 RFE : NO RFE

I-130 RFE Sent : NO RFE

I-130 Approved : 2012-05-29

NVC Received : 2012-06-27

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2012-06-27

Pay I-864 Bill 2012-06-28

Receive I-864 Package : 2012-07-05

Return Completed I-864 :

Return Completed DS-3032 : 2012-07-10

Receive IV Bill : 2012-07-11

Pay IV Bill : 2012-07-11

Receive Instruction Package : 2012-07-12

Case Completed at NVC : 2012-07-24

NVC Left : 2012-07-24

Consulate Received :

Packet 3 Received :

Packet 3 Sent :

Packet 4 Received : 2012-07-31

Interview Date : 2012-09- 11

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Woke up 3am, and offered a prayer, then recheck my documents. Me and my lil girl arrived at USEM @ 5:30am, weather not good to us but good thing I was able to brought along my lil girl's raincoat and an umbrella, its already 6am when the line started to move. Wednesday seems packed of Immigrant Applicants. Frisking and Bag Scanning..Oooops :blink: lil girl got some Gummy bears in her bag, but good thing fellow Ilonggo guards on duty secretly told me not to show the food inside, and just feed lil girl secretly :lol: they can't do anything cuz it's in my daughter's bag and not in my bag. next step, passport and appointment letter was checked, had our queue number 6124... and the long wait starts again.

Finger scanning done by 8:25am.

Pre-screening of document done by 10am. me and my daughter went to Window 57, a filipino guy. I greeting him a Good Morning with a BIG SMILE on my face, and he also greeted my lil girl so lil girl just say HI. after that, I was asked my complete name, birthday, age and the name of the petitioner. then he asked my lil girl name, age and birthday. I was waiting for him to ask me few more questions but he didn't only asked for my NBI and CEMAR then he begin chit chat a not related petition questions, for he saw the medical certificate of my daughter and he began to share his own experience for he himself also got a daughter who got a mild Cerebral Palsy and also undergoing therapy. he praised me the way I raised my lil girl.. so chit chat lasted around 10min. he didn't even ask how did I met my hubby. he didn't even asked when did I got married or any question related to the petitioner. he only checked my pictures and return it to me then told me that consul will also check those photo's. so the Pre-interview done and said Good Luck to me and he said bye to my lil girl and lil girl threw him a goodbye kiss :P

Waited for an hour for Final Interview.

While waiting, Me secretly munching lil girl's gummy bears :P cuz momma likes gummies too.. hehehhe. anyways, Final Interview with a Young American Lady, I greeted her Good Morning, and she greeted me with a smile. and she also greeted my lil girl and asked her what's her name, age and birthday. and lil girl answered quickly :D loud and clear :P so the consul finds my lil girl cute. then consul started to ask questions, asked for my complete name, age and birthday. then she asked me if I have been married before, and I said never. then she asked where is the bio-father of my daughter and told her that he doesn't exist, then she laughs :lol: and asked if my hubby got married before and I answered NO :no: , after that she asked for pictures, checked the civil wedding photos and she laughs when she saw the title "BORACAY INVASION" :lol: then she asked my daughter "who is this with you in the picture?" then lil girl answered "That's my DADI :D " after that, type...type...type.. and said "MA'AM THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME, YOUR VISA HAS BEEN APPROVED :thumbs: , PLEASE WAIT FOR AWHILE AND WAIT FOR YOUR NAME TO BE CALLED AT THE RELEASING WINDOW" and I was like :dance: :dance: :wow: :wow: and asked her "REALLY?" and she said "YES!" then I said “THANK YOU SO MUCH” and left the window with a BIG :D on my face.

After 20 mins. Name called at the releasing ,window 71. Then he checked documents, checked his computer and said “MA’AM everything looks great you can now go home.”

And guess what? We really did go home.. and forgot to drop by Window 69 for the shipping form. I just realized I forgot something when I was checking my bag and saw the forms are still with me, so we made a quick lunch and head back to USEM.. hehehh.. blooper of the day, as what the guards joking on me, hehehe. Too much excitement cause forgetfulness.. heheheh. So after dropping our forms we went back to hotel and took our long nap.. Zzzzzzzz!

CONGRATULATIONS SIS! :wow: :wow: :wow: GOD BLESS
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CONGRATULATIONS SIS! :wow: :wow: :wow: GOD BLESS

YOUR WELCOME.. Now It's like I don't know where to start in terms of packing my stuff.. hahahha.

Our Time Line
---------------------------
CR-1/CR-2
---------------------------


USCIS Stage: (13 DAYS)
Apr 15, 2012 - Filed I-130 ($420 x2)
Apr 19, 2012 - NOA-1
May 2, 2012 - NOA-2


NVC STAGE: (56 DAYS)
05/21/12 - Case finally entered into NVC system
05/25/12 - Received case #, IIN, and BIN, gave e-mail addresses, sent optin e-mail
05/25/12 - Received info package and AOS bill e-mails from NVC
05/25/12 - AOS bill invoiced & paid ($88)
05/29/12 - AOS bill appears as PAID
06/01/12 - IV Bill Invoiced & PAID ($230 x2)
06/04/12 - IV Bill Shows PAID
06/15/12 - AOS & IV Packages sent
07/02/12 - RFE email received
07/06/12 - Sent NSO copy of MC and BC
07/16/12 - Case Complete (2nd Wedding Anniversary)
08/01/12 - Interview Date Assigned -->>>>(Sept.5, 2012@ 6:15am)



Medical/CFO / Consulate / POE:
08/29/2012-------- Medical Exam: PASSED
08/30/2012 ---------Advance CFO @SMEF-COW
09/05/2012-------- Interview: VISA APPROVED!!!!

09/11/2012 ------- VISA RECEIVED!
10/02/2012 -------- POE = Honolulu, Hawaii
Welcome to Hawaii

10/18/2012 - received 10yr. GC & SSN#

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I had my interview today :) USEM 6:30am

had my finger print around 7:30am

Pre-interview: 9:45am

Non break: 12:00

Back at USEM 1pm

Interview with the foreign consul: 1:44pm

And approved 1:45pm ^__^

Final instructions: 1:55pm

Out in USEM: 1:59pm

Thank God :)

Questions they ask:

(pre-interview)

When did u meet ur husband?

How did u meet?

Since when did your husband there in the states?

When was ur wedding date?

Did u bring some pictures?

(consular's interview)

Do u swear all here in your documents are true?

When did ur husband had his citizenship?

--APPROVED--

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I had my interview today :) USEM 6:30am

had my finger print around 7:30am

Pre-interview: 9:45am

Non break: 12:00

Back at USEM 1pm

Interview with the foreign consul: 1:44pm

And approved 1:45pm ^__^

Final instructions: 1:55pm

Out in USEM: 1:59pm

Thank God :)

Questions they ask:

(pre-interview)

When did u meet ur husband?

How did u meet?

Since when did your husband there in the states?

When was ur wedding date?

Did u bring some pictures?

(consular's interview)

Do u swear all here in your documents are true?

When did ur husband had his citizenship?

--APPROVED--

Woooopieee,, Congratulations!! :dance: :dance: :dance:

start packing while waiting for your VISA :D

Our Time Line
---------------------------
CR-1/CR-2
---------------------------


USCIS Stage: (13 DAYS)
Apr 15, 2012 - Filed I-130 ($420 x2)
Apr 19, 2012 - NOA-1
May 2, 2012 - NOA-2


NVC STAGE: (56 DAYS)
05/21/12 - Case finally entered into NVC system
05/25/12 - Received case #, IIN, and BIN, gave e-mail addresses, sent optin e-mail
05/25/12 - Received info package and AOS bill e-mails from NVC
05/25/12 - AOS bill invoiced & paid ($88)
05/29/12 - AOS bill appears as PAID
06/01/12 - IV Bill Invoiced & PAID ($230 x2)
06/04/12 - IV Bill Shows PAID
06/15/12 - AOS & IV Packages sent
07/02/12 - RFE email received
07/06/12 - Sent NSO copy of MC and BC
07/16/12 - Case Complete (2nd Wedding Anniversary)
08/01/12 - Interview Date Assigned -->>>>(Sept.5, 2012@ 6:15am)



Medical/CFO / Consulate / POE:
08/29/2012-------- Medical Exam: PASSED
08/30/2012 ---------Advance CFO @SMEF-COW
09/05/2012-------- Interview: VISA APPROVED!!!!

09/11/2012 ------- VISA RECEIVED!
10/02/2012 -------- POE = Honolulu, Hawaii
Welcome to Hawaii

10/18/2012 - received 10yr. GC & SSN#

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