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Apapaia   25

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Italy
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Hi everyone! I joined VJ in May and started my journey on June. After months and months crying over this website I realized that I haven't introduced myself yet.

Well, let me fix that. I'm Giovanna, I'm 24 and got married to Eric on, 31th October 2011. We met in Italy in 2007, in my hometown while he was stationed in Belgium and kept in touch for a long time. He then got stationed in South Korea in 2009 and since then we started "dating". After a long and painful long distance relationship, he went back to the states and we decided it was about time to be together so I got on a plane and landed in Atlanta the 26th October 2011 and I finally met him after 4 long years. We were having some problems with all the paperwork and the army,they didn't wanna let him leave outside the barracks because he wasn't married but at the same time we couldn't apply for a fiance visa if he lived in the barracks, so we decided to get married FAST so that I could apply for a change of status. Unfortunately I had to go back to Italy in June and because of that we had to restart all over again and file an I-130. Our priority date was 19th June but now we're well over the 5 months. This whole process is too much for me I don't think I can take it anymore. I don't have a job and my husband has to pay for him and me. I missed our 1st year anniversary and I feel terribly guilty about it even though my husband says that it is okay and we'll make up for that I still think that I ruined something we both were looking forward to celebrate together. On top of that we are going to spend all the holidays apart and my birthday too. I know a lot of people are in my same situation and a lot of people are in even worse situations but I seriously can't "look at others" and think "it could be worse". The only thing I can think of is I'm not there when he needs me and I'm miles and months away from seeing him. Also recent ####### with Vermont office made my mood collapse under my shoes.

The good thing about this whole journey is this website, talking to you guys makes me feel better and knowing that you can understand how I feel cheers me up a little bit. I hope we all get approved soon and families can reunite.

Thanks to all of you!

Giovanna

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TBoneTX   45,522

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Welcome, Gi man... er, si man! Better late than never. You express yourself eloquently, and you'll surely be an asset to VisaJourney. :thumbs:

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Apapaia   25

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Welcome, Gi man... er, si man! Better late than never. You express yourself eloquently, and you'll surely be an asset to VisaJourney. :thumbs:

Thanks a lot for the welcome! You just reminded me that my husband is "complaining" because anytime we're talking on skype my English sounds messed up and he thinks I am forgetting it all. The funny part is that I feel like my Italian is rusty too! I'm gonna be mute in a couple of years!

Giovanna

TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   45,522

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Don't feel bad. Whenever I try to say anything in Spanish, people look alarmed and point me toward the nearest bathroom.

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06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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agrabs   241

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Romania
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Welcome Giovanna! I hope you find VJ to be a great resource - not just for the paperwork. I love hearing everyone's stories on here. It helps when we are trying to overcome our own obstacles to see how others made it through. :)

and... I've got to tell you... the Romanian language has vowels that my mouth was not designed to pronounce... my mother and father in law speak no English so I am trying hard to learn some basic stuff to communicate with them...lol I think they find it entertaining more than anything...when I can't say a word right no matter how much I try - I just tell him "it's my accent"!

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K1 Visa                                                                 Adjustment of Status                                                             ROC

Service Center : California Service Center                        CIS Office : Kansas City MO Service Center                           California Service Center

Consulate : Bucharest, Romania

I-129F Sent : 2011-11-18                                 Date Filed : 2012-09-04 Date                            Filed: 2015-05-26

I-129F NOA1 : 2011-11-23                                      NOA Date : 2012-09-06                                                             NOA1 Date: 2015-05-28

I-129F RFE(s) : none                                              RFE(s) : NONE                                              RFE(s): NONE

I-129F NOA2 : 2012-04-12                                                 Bio. Appt. : 2012-10-03                                                              BIO. Appt.: 2015-09-15

NVC Received : 2012-04-26

NVC Left : 2012-05-10                                           EAD/AP Approved : 2012-11-08                             ROC APPROVED:2015-10-26      

Consulate Received : 2012-05-14                               EAD/AP Card Received : 2012-11-17                         Green card Received: 2015-11-04    

Packet 3 Received : 2012-05-17                                          Green card Approved : 2013-07-08                        NO INTERVIEW

Packet 3 Sent : 2012-05-20                                                    NO INTERVIEW

Interview Date : 2012-06-26                                                 Green Card Received : 2013-07-15

Interview Result : Approved                                                 

Visa Received : 2012-06-26                                                   

US Entry : 2012-07-05

Marriage : 2012-08-24

 

N-400 Naturalization:

04/25/2016 N-400 sent to USCIS AZ courier address thru FedEx

05/04/2106 NOA I-797 Receipt Notice Date
05/27/2016 Fingerprints Bio-metrics appointment date
06/08/2016 E-notification of interview scheduling
06/13/2016 Received official letter regarding interview
07/18/2016 Date of Interview
08/11/2016 Date Oath Ceremony
Field Office: Kansas City, MO

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Apapaia   25

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Welcome Giovanna! I hope you find VJ to be a great resource - not just for the paperwork. I love hearing everyone's stories on here. It helps when we are trying to overcome our own obstacles to see how others made it through. :)

and... I've got to tell you... the Romanian language has vowels that my mouth was not designed to pronounce... my mother and father in law speak no English so I am trying hard to learn some basic stuff to communicate with them...lol I think they find it entertaining more than anything...when I can't say a word right no matter how much I try - I just tell him "it's my accent"!

I really love this website and the people in the forum. It's always nice to compare your situation to others and think "Maybe I'll be lucky like that guy" or "at least my situation is not as bad as that guy!". I like how everyone always tries to explain and help anyone asking for a little help or an advice. I wish I knew more about all the American bureaucratic stuff works so that I could help more but I am really ignorant about this whole process. the little I know is because of my husband explaining to me!

You know what? A couple of months ago I really wanted to start studying Romanian. It does have a lot of weird sounds to me (Italian has pretty simple sounds) but it sounds like a cool language to learn. A lot of words kinda sound like Italian mixed to Portuguese! Well good luck learning the language!

Giovanna

X Factor Grand Master

X Factor   1,112

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Philippines
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Welcome to VJ

Sent I-129 Application to VSC 2/1/12
NOA1 2/8/12
RFE 8/2/12
RFE reply 8/3/12
NOA2 8/16/12
NVC received 8/27/12
NVC left 8/29/12
Manila Embassy received 9/5/12
Visa appointment & approval 9/7/12
Arrived in US 10/5/2012
Married 11/24/2012
AOS application sent 12/19/12

AOS approved 8/24/13

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mounir412 Mentor

mounir412   101

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Morocco
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Welcome to vj (F)

Met online : 2009
Married : 07/28/2010

USCIS
Send I-130 : 06/08/2011
Touched : 06/13/2011
got a NOA1 by e-mail and SMS : 06/15/2011
got "I-797C" hard copy of NOA1 : 06/20/2011
got RFE "I-797E" : 10/15/2011
RFE Reply : 12/15/2011
Touched : 12/16/2011
I-130 Approved : 12/20/2011
got "I-797" hard copy of NOA2 : 12/24/2011
Your I-130 was approved in 183 days from your NOA1 date.

NVC
NVC Case Number : 01/13/2012
Pay "$88" AOS Bill and e-mailed DS-3032 : 02/08/2012
Email from NVC, DS-3032 Accepted : 02/09/2012
AOS Fee Shows PAID : 02/09/2012
IV fee invoiced "$404" : 02/10/2012
IV fee invoiced "$230" : 04/18/2012
Pay "$230" IV Bill : 04/30/2012
IV Fee Shows PAID : 05/02/2012
Send AOS and IV packet : 06/09/2012
AOS and IV packet Received : 06/22/2012
Case completed at NVC : 06/29/2012

Interview Date : 08/28/2012 "Denied"

Case Reaffirmed : 07/16/2013

Second interview - Approved : 10/24/2013

Visa Issued : 10/29/2013

Visa in hand : 10/31/2013

For more details please visit my timeline

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FlipgalRN   19

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
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Welcome to VJ! Best of luck to you! cool.gif

Our Naturalization Journey (Detailed timeline in About Me section)

01/14/2013 Mailed N-400 to Phoenix, AZ Lockbox
01/18/2013 N-400 fees check cashed
01/18/2013 NOA Received (Biometrics appointment)
02/04/2013 Early Biometrics (Original date 02/14/2013)
02/07/2013 Status changed to in line for interview
02/13/2013 Received 2nd NOA (Interview scheduled)
02/15/2013 Received yellow letter from USCIS to bring DL
03/18/2013 N-400 Interview
03/20/2013 Status changed to in que for Oath ceremony
03/29/2013 Status changed to Oath ceremony scheduled and letter sent
04/01/2013 Received Oath Letter
04/09/2013 Oath Ceremony (N-400 completed in 2 months 3 weeks and 5 days)

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