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TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   47,531

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tbone and baron i am happy know someone understands ...
I didn't say that I agreed with you and disagreed with Gary, so please avoid jumping toward that conclusion. Please read my previous post carefully and interpret it literally. Also, please consider that Gary has quite a bit of perspective and circumspection from having been through the process.

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01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.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

Lena and Igor Community Regular

Lena and Igor   5

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While Lena and I were going through the I-129F petition phase, the consulate and AOS, Gary and other senior members gave true and knowlegable replies to our questions. We had a bunch! But I was assured each time they chimed-in to give us their answers based on their experiences. I continue to be active on VJ because we have a ways to go with ROC and Citizenship. Thanks Gary and others!

Lena and Igor

September 7, 2009 - met Lena online
October 20, 2010 - First Meeting in Kharkov
Oct 20, 2010 - Engaged
December 3, 2010 - Filed I-129F
December 16, 2010 - NOA-1 notification
December 30, 2010 - Second Visit to Kharkov
February 8, 2011 - Touched
April 18, 2011 - NOA-2 notification
April 18, 2011 - Petition at NVC
April 25, 2011 - Medical Exam
April 26, 2011 - Received at Embassy
April 27, 28, 29, 2011 - Repeat medical (passed medical)
May 5, 2011 - Packet #4 received by mail in Ukraine
June 17, 2011 - Interview scheduled 9:00 AM
June 17, 2011 - Visa approved
June 18, 2011 - Interview Review posted
July 11, 2011 - POE - Detroit
July 17, 2011 - Applied for Marriage License
July 17, 2011 - Applied for SSN
August 17, 2011 - Married in Russian Orthodox Church - Detroit
November 11, 2011 - Submitted AOS/EAD/AP
January 3, 2012 - NOA 1
February 7, 2012 - Still no Biometrics appointment
February 10, 2012 - Service Request - no Biometrics appointment to date
February 29, 2012 - Infopass appointment Detroit (no Biometrics appointment letter - over 40 days)
March 9, 2012 - Biometrics
March 12, 2012 - EAD card production email received
March 23, 2012 - EAD received
March 24, 2012 - AOS interview appointment for April 24, 2012 (Detroit)
April 24, 2012 - AOS approved!
May 2, 2012 - 2 year provisional Green Card received
June 2, 2012 - First job - Russian Kindergarden in Oak Park, Michigan

Feb 5, 2014 - I-751 sent

Sept 19, 2014 - RFE

Nov 3, 2014 - Case moved to Detroit Field Office

Dec 29, 2014 - ROC Interview - Detroit Field Office

Feb 16, 2015 - I-751 approved after 2nd interview

Feb 18, 2015 - I 551 stamp in passport

Mar 5, 2015 - 10 year Permanent Resident Status

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Sveta & Ron   23

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atleast someone agrees things can happen ie printer break down, a network problem ect... btw the dos in washington told me the problem has been fixed and this week visa will be sent out

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baron555 Veteran

baron555   934

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atleast someone agrees things can happen ie printer break down, a network problem ect... btw the dos in washington told me the problem has been fixed and this week visa will be sent out

There you go.....it was a printer problem and not just additional AP because your lawyer forgot to tell you to submit divorce decrees from ALL past marriages rather than those that you did submit.

You'll have the chance to prove this again for AOS. Just submit what you did for the 129f petition and see if the printer problem comes back.

Phil (Lockport, near Chicago) and Alla (Lobnya, near Moscow)

As of Dec 7, 2009, now Zero miles apart (literally)!

Gary and Alla Grand Master

Gary and Alla   3,696

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There you go.....it was a printer problem and not just additional AP because your lawyer forgot to tell you to submit divorce decrees from ALL past marriages rather than those that you did submit.

You'll have the chance to prove this again for AOS. Just submit what you did for the 129f petition and see if the printer problem comes back.

:rofl:

VERMONT! I Reject Your Reality...and Substitute My Own!

Gary And Alla

Gary and Alla Grand Master

Gary and Alla   3,696

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While Lena and I were going through the I-129F petition phase, the consulate and AOS, Gary and other senior members gave true and knowlegable replies to our questions. We had a bunch! But I was assured each time they chimed-in to give us their answers based on their experiences. I continue to be active on VJ because we have a ways to go with ROC and Citizenship. Thanks Gary and others!

Lena and Igor

Thanks Igor. As one might imagine, I really do not wish bad things on anyone in this process.

I have been told by many that "Igor" is the equivilent of "Gary" in Russian. My hard hat in Ukraine was labled by my staff as "Igor". Alla sometimes calls me "Igorek" If she ever calls me "Igor Ghenryovich!!!!" I know I am in trouble :whistle:

VERMONT! I Reject Your Reality...and Substitute My Own!

Gary And Alla

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Lena and Igor   5

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I never used my real first name (Igor) growing up. Not until I met Lena. I still go by Peter (middle name) but answer to honechka and Kotik from her. Afterall, we were named after a great Prince! Her family addresses me as "Igar". Thanks I'garik.

September 7, 2009 - met Lena online
October 20, 2010 - First Meeting in Kharkov
Oct 20, 2010 - Engaged
December 3, 2010 - Filed I-129F
December 16, 2010 - NOA-1 notification
December 30, 2010 - Second Visit to Kharkov
February 8, 2011 - Touched
April 18, 2011 - NOA-2 notification
April 18, 2011 - Petition at NVC
April 25, 2011 - Medical Exam
April 26, 2011 - Received at Embassy
April 27, 28, 29, 2011 - Repeat medical (passed medical)
May 5, 2011 - Packet #4 received by mail in Ukraine
June 17, 2011 - Interview scheduled 9:00 AM
June 17, 2011 - Visa approved
June 18, 2011 - Interview Review posted
July 11, 2011 - POE - Detroit
July 17, 2011 - Applied for Marriage License
July 17, 2011 - Applied for SSN
August 17, 2011 - Married in Russian Orthodox Church - Detroit
November 11, 2011 - Submitted AOS/EAD/AP
January 3, 2012 - NOA 1
February 7, 2012 - Still no Biometrics appointment
February 10, 2012 - Service Request - no Biometrics appointment to date
February 29, 2012 - Infopass appointment Detroit (no Biometrics appointment letter - over 40 days)
March 9, 2012 - Biometrics
March 12, 2012 - EAD card production email received
March 23, 2012 - EAD received
March 24, 2012 - AOS interview appointment for April 24, 2012 (Detroit)
April 24, 2012 - AOS approved!
May 2, 2012 - 2 year provisional Green Card received
June 2, 2012 - First job - Russian Kindergarden in Oak Park, Michigan

Feb 5, 2014 - I-751 sent

Sept 19, 2014 - RFE

Nov 3, 2014 - Case moved to Detroit Field Office

Dec 29, 2014 - ROC Interview - Detroit Field Office

Feb 16, 2015 - I-751 approved after 2nd interview

Feb 18, 2015 - I 551 stamp in passport

Mar 5, 2015 - 10 year Permanent Resident Status

Gary and Alla Grand Master

Gary and Alla   3,696

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I never used my real first name (Igor) growing up. Not until I met Lena. I still go by Peter (middle name) but answer to honechka and Kotik from her. Afterall, we were named after a great Prince! Her family addresses me as "Igar". Thanks I'garik.

Yes, Alla also uses I'garik, Garichka, Garik. Sometimes "Solnyshko". Or just Gary. Who would imagine? :lol:

VERMONT! I Reject Your Reality...and Substitute My Own!

Gary And Alla

 
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