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masterpiece   2

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As title implies, fiancee has scaled the first hurdle. Interview done! Visa to be issued Nov 21st.

What follows will undoubtedly be my longest post on this website. For those who care, please read. I have decided to attach the details beacuse of the length rather than clutter and also because i am scared URSY may emerge from nowhere and beat me up. Hey after her tirade over someone calling others here "Family", anything is possible. :yes:

If possible i will also attach this to Nigerian Embassy section.

Nov152006.doc

K1 Trip

6-23-2006: I-129 mailed

8-31-2006: K1 approved

11-15-2006: K1 Interview: done and visa approved

11-21-2006: K1 visa issued

11-27-2006: JFK as POE: Work authorized stamp on I-94

AOS Mission

12-16-2006: 1-485 + I-765 mailed

1-3-2007: NOA1 received: Notice date 12-28-2006

1-16-2007: Biometrics

1-17-2007: Case transferred to CSC

2-10-2007: I-693 RFE (whatever happened to the panel physician`s medical report?)

4-3-2007: Another I-693 RFE

5-8-2007: Resident Permit Card received Next Stop: February 6, 2009 (I-751)

Removal of Conditional Basis of Residency (Form I-751)

2-6-2009 Mailed Form 1-751:::VSC

2-14-2009 Received I-751 Receipt notice indicating one year extension of conditional residency status

3-6-2009 Biometrics:::::::::::::waiting for VSC

7-7-2009: E-mail notice received: Card production ordered

8-3-2009: 10year Green Card Received in the mail.

Naturalization Application (N-400)

2-16-2010: N-400 sent in..

4-2-2010: Biometrics

5-18-2010: Interview

6-16-2010: Certificate of Nat. received- Masterpiece is a USC!

7-16-2010: U.S Passport in hand

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masterpiece   2

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Lest i forget...........Many thanks to all who have chipped in hints, advice etc etc.....

Lets keep it going. The process can be excruciating when one little bit of info is hidden.

K1 Trip

6-23-2006: I-129 mailed

8-31-2006: K1 approved

11-15-2006: K1 Interview: done and visa approved

11-21-2006: K1 visa issued

11-27-2006: JFK as POE: Work authorized stamp on I-94

AOS Mission

12-16-2006: 1-485 + I-765 mailed

1-3-2007: NOA1 received: Notice date 12-28-2006

1-16-2007: Biometrics

1-17-2007: Case transferred to CSC

2-10-2007: I-693 RFE (whatever happened to the panel physician`s medical report?)

4-3-2007: Another I-693 RFE

5-8-2007: Resident Permit Card received Next Stop: February 6, 2009 (I-751)

Removal of Conditional Basis of Residency (Form I-751)

2-6-2009 Mailed Form 1-751:::VSC

2-14-2009 Received I-751 Receipt notice indicating one year extension of conditional residency status

3-6-2009 Biometrics:::::::::::::waiting for VSC

7-7-2009: E-mail notice received: Card production ordered

8-3-2009: 10year Green Card Received in the mail.

Naturalization Application (N-400)

2-16-2010: N-400 sent in..

4-2-2010: Biometrics

5-18-2010: Interview

6-16-2010: Certificate of Nat. received- Masterpiece is a USC!

7-16-2010: U.S Passport in hand

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a&o   4

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GREAT NEWS!!! Thanks for all the advice and info. Good luck with the next part of the process and enjoy your reunion! :) :) :)

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Becoming a U.S. Citizen

2/15/10 Sent N-400 packet via Fedex to Lewisville TX

2/19/10 Received text message and email notification of application received, check cashed

2/27/10 Received biometrics appointment letter

3/19/10 Biometrics appointment

3/25/10 Received email notice that case will be sent for interview scheduling at local office

3/26/10 Received yellow letter asking to being more tax records/info to interview

3/27/10 Received interview letter (dated 3/24/10)

4/28/10 Interview appointment

6/5/10 Received oath letter (dated 6/1/10)

6/29/10 Oath ceremony date

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MasterPiece,

You are just great. Your advice is worth a million dollars. Even though my case is I-130 and going through Dakar instead of Lagos, your comments helped a lot, and I think your comments will help all in sub saharan Africa and beyond.

Congratulations on your visa and hope you inform members to come on your AOS journey.

USCIS PROCESS

06-13-06 > Sent I-130 to Californian Service Center.

07-12-06 > NOA 1 Received

07-17-06 > I-130 Checks cashed.

09-26-06 > USCIS touched case.

09-27-06 Case Approved. No RFE or hicupps. Koool

NVC PROCESS

10-04-06 > Case number Assigned.

10-16-06 > DS2032 and AOS fee generated

10-17-06 > Paid AOS fee using Jame's shortcut

10-17--06> Wife E-mailed Choice of Agent DS2032

10-24-06 > Choice of agent accepted.

10-30-06 > IV fee bill generated.

11-08-06 > Sent I864 E-Z using James shortcut.

11-16-06 > Received and sent IV fee bill next day delivery.

11-21-06 > IV fee entered into NVC system

11-22-06 > NVC system tells me some documents mssing or incomplete,. Turns out to be DS230

11-24-06 > Sent DS 230 form with evidence using James shortcut.

11-27-06 > DS230 entered into NVC system.

12-14-06 > RFE on marriage certificate. NVC states it is not the original.

12-15-06 > Sent and e-mail and called to argue that the document is indeed the original. Lady said she will have a supervisor look at it.

12-26-06 > Called again to see if a supervisor looked at it. 12-27-06 > Delivered at the NVC at 11:47AM. Still waiting to hear the completion of my case...

01-16--07 > CASE COMPLETED

03-20-07> Interview in Dakar, CO was not satisfied with Employer letter. Reschedule for 03-27

03-27-07> CR1 Visa Approved was told to pick up on in 2 days

04-14-07> Entered the US, JFK, no hassles.

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As title implies, fiancee has scaled the first hurdle. Interview done! Visa to be issued Nov 21st.

What follows will undoubtedly be my longest post on this website. For those who care, please read. I have decided to attach the details beacuse of the length rather than clutter and also because i am scared URSY may emerge from nowhere and beat me up. Hey after her tirade over someone calling others here "Family", anything is possible. :yes:

If possible i will also attach this to Nigerian Embassy section.

Nov152006.doc

WHOAAAA !!! Congratulations. FAMILY, i'm so glad to hear that. Best wishes to all other FAMILY members waiting. You guys are turning me to a drunk 'cause i'll have to drink this. CONGRATULATION, that was a masterpiece performance.

As title implies, fiancee has scaled the first hurdle. Interview done! Visa to be issued Nov 21st.

What follows will undoubtedly be my longest post on this website. For those who care, please read. I have decided to attach the details beacuse of the length rather than clutter and also because i am scared URSY may emerge from nowhere and beat me up. Hey after her tirade over someone calling others here "Family", anything is possible. :yes:

If possible i will also attach this to Nigerian Embassy section.

Nov152006.doc

Don't mind that loud mouth wench. Congratulation FAMILY !!! I'm so happy you got your visa.

I-129f sent-- 05-26-2006

NOA1 - 06-08-2006

Rfe recieved - 06-30-2006

rfe sent - 06-30-2006

NOA2 - 07-31-2006

NVC received - 08-03-2006

NOA2 recieved in the mail: 08-04-2006

NVC sent : 08-04-2006

NVC letter recieved: 08-10-2006

Embassy confirmed: 08-11-2006

interview date: 11-09-2006

Visa approved : 11-09-2006

Visa recieved : 11-15-200

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forchika   4

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Masterpiece,

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU AND YOUR FIANCEE ON GETTING THE VISA!!!!!! I like what you said about bringing some order to the Embassy in Lagos. Are you writting that e-mail now? :lol::lol::lol: Thanks for the detailed information in regards to your fiancee's interview experience that was some very valuable information. I hope she has a safe flight to U. S. and that you both have a happy reunion.

:dance::dance::dance::dance::dance::dance:

Robin

****Removal of Conditions ****

7/13/09 Sent I-751 application VSC

7/16/09 Package arrived at VSC at 2:08pm signed by D. Renaud

7/24/09 Rcvd I-797C, NOA from VSC

7/29/09 Rcvd Biometric letter...biometrics appt 8/18/09

11/24/09 Rcvd ROC approval ltr...dated 11/18/09

12/04/09 Rcvd 10 yr Green Card in mail

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Congrats!!! That was an waesome bit of info. I am sure it will help a lot of people. Good luck on the next leg of your journey! I prayed that she would arrive safely.. when is the wedding by the way? Keep us posted!!

I have to concur with Taye here we are family.. feel free to shoot me an email anytime!!!

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Masterpiece you are the Bomb Diggety!!! Thanks for all your help and input! Such valuable info...love your commentary... (F)

La Verdadera y El Sincero - Siempre

2005 - 2006 Spent falling in love

22 May 2006 My journey to Nigeria

24 May 2006 David proposes to me

9 June 2006 Mailed I129F to TSC

30 June 2006 NOA-1

Case Transferred to CSC

27 July 2006 Touched

5 Sept 2006 Called USCIS for case / IMBRA status

14 Sept 2006 Touched

19 Sept 2006 Touched Again!

23 Sept 2006 Received IMBRA RFE by postal mail (postmarked 20 Sept 2006)

25 Sept 2006 Response to IMBRA RFE sent Priority Mail w/Delivery Confirmation

29 Sept 2006 Rec'd Email stating RFE received

1 Oct 2006 Touched - Same RFE rec'd message

17 Oct 2006 NOA-2 Rec'd via Email

23 Oct 2006 NOA-2 Rec'd via Postal Mail

9 Nov 2006 Email from NVC (response to my inquiry) w/NVC case# - file to Lagos 6 Nov

13 Nov 2006 Received NVC letter via Postal Mail

20 Nov 2006 Fiance went to Lagos Consulate- Interview Date Received

7 Feb 2007 Interview-VISA GRANTED!!! -

12 Feb 2007 Visa in Hand!!! ***Scheduled arrival 23 Feb 2007***

23 Feb 2007 Arrived JFK USA!!!

12 May 2007 Married

23 May 2007 Filed AOS

25 May 2007 Rec'd NOA1

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As title implies, fiancee has scaled the first hurdle. Interview done! Visa to be issued Nov 21st.

What follows will undoubtedly be my longest post on this website. For those who care, please read. I have decided to attach the details beacuse of the length rather than clutter and also because i am scared URSY may emerge from nowhere and beat me up. Hey after her tirade over someone calling others here "Family", anything is possible. :yes:

If possible i will also attach this to Nigerian Embassy section.

Nov152006.doc

:lol: Thanks for making me laugh. I am really not as bad as perhaps I sound. :lol::lol:

May 2001 Met online

May 2005 Finally Made first visit

May 2006 Second visit

]uly 17, 2006 mailed I-129F to TSC

July 18, 2006 received delivery notification from USPS

July 21, 2006 NOA1 mailed from CSC

July 26, 2006 NOA1 received from CSC

Oct 20, 2006 NOA2

Nov 15 2006 Left NVC

Mar 1 2007 Interview Date

Mar 6 2007 Visa Granted

Mar 17 2007 JfK POE (enjoyed NY for a week)

Mar 25 2007 Arrived in the my cityb]

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As title implies, fiancee has scaled the first hurdle. Interview done! Visa to be issued Nov 21st.

What follows will undoubtedly be my longest post on this website. For those who care, please read. I have decided to attach the details beacuse of the length rather than clutter and also because i am scared URSY may emerge from nowhere and beat me up. Hey after her tirade over someone calling others here "Family", anything is possible. :yes:

If possible i will also attach this to Nigerian Embassy section.

Nov152006.doc

WHOAAAA !!! Congratulations. FAMILY, i'm so glad to hear that. Best wishes to all other FAMILY members waiting. You guys are turning me to a drunk 'cause i'll have to drink this. CONGRATULATION, that was a masterpiece performance.

Don't You have to know someone to call them a wench or are you used to talking and yet not knowing what you are talking about? I am just wondering !!!!!!!

As title implies, fiancee has scaled the first hurdle. Interview done! Visa to be issued Nov 21st.

What follows will undoubtedly be my longest post on this website. For those who care, please read. I have decided to attach the details beacuse of the length rather than clutter and also because i am scared URSY may emerge from nowhere and beat me up. Hey after her tirade over someone calling others here "Family", anything is possible. :yes:

If possible i will also attach this to Nigerian Embassy section.

Nov152006.doc

Don't mind that loud mouth wench. Congratulation FAMILY !!! I'm so happy you got your visa.

May 2001 Met online

May 2005 Finally Made first visit

May 2006 Second visit

]uly 17, 2006 mailed I-129F to TSC

July 18, 2006 received delivery notification from USPS

July 21, 2006 NOA1 mailed from CSC

July 26, 2006 NOA1 received from CSC

Oct 20, 2006 NOA2

Nov 15 2006 Left NVC

Mar 1 2007 Interview Date

Mar 6 2007 Visa Granted

Mar 17 2007 JfK POE (enjoyed NY for a week)

Mar 25 2007 Arrived in the my cityb]

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Congratulations to you and your fiance...She will get to experience the full in your face holiday season in NYC.

I hope you remember to take a warm coat with you to the airport cause ya know she is gonna be cold!!

I'd also like to thank you for your input. It has and will make the process more bearable for others who are following. You're right to say we're family because we are all sharing a unique experience and hopely helping each other along the way...

Enjoy your celebration

Neya

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LovinLiberia   0

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Even though we won't be dealing with Nigeria, it was a great read! Very informative and helpful. I loved all of the details, comments, and tips. Thank you.

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masterpiece   2

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Thanks y`all..........

Here`s wishing every single person here the good fortune of eventually being united with the one they love.

K1 Trip

6-23-2006: I-129 mailed

8-31-2006: K1 approved

11-15-2006: K1 Interview: done and visa approved

11-21-2006: K1 visa issued

11-27-2006: JFK as POE: Work authorized stamp on I-94

AOS Mission

12-16-2006: 1-485 + I-765 mailed

1-3-2007: NOA1 received: Notice date 12-28-2006

1-16-2007: Biometrics

1-17-2007: Case transferred to CSC

2-10-2007: I-693 RFE (whatever happened to the panel physician`s medical report?)

4-3-2007: Another I-693 RFE

5-8-2007: Resident Permit Card received Next Stop: February 6, 2009 (I-751)

Removal of Conditional Basis of Residency (Form I-751)

2-6-2009 Mailed Form 1-751:::VSC

2-14-2009 Received I-751 Receipt notice indicating one year extension of conditional residency status

3-6-2009 Biometrics:::::::::::::waiting for VSC

7-7-2009: E-mail notice received: Card production ordered

8-3-2009: 10year Green Card Received in the mail.

Naturalization Application (N-400)

2-16-2010: N-400 sent in..

4-2-2010: Biometrics

5-18-2010: Interview

6-16-2010: Certificate of Nat. received- Masterpiece is a USC!

7-16-2010: U.S Passport in hand

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zeborah007   0

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Masterpiece,

As a new member..Thanks for the insite at lagos,I understand the mad rushes,seen it on vacation,(Bus Depots) I can only imagine in the Embassy!

If they only realized order makes things go faster.

But Thank You so much for all the posts,I knew when I got nervious just keep reading someone has already been where I am at.............We are filing a K-1 instead of visitors (denied,of coarse) Did you ever encounted any issues with your past visitors visa applications vs K-1 ?....I want to file by Dec 1,2006...

Thank You & Best Wishes !

Deborah & Kelvin

07/03/2006 Met online

10/26/2006 D.Visited Nigeria.

11/01/2006 Applied Visitor Visa

11/05/2006 D.Returned to the US, :( :(

11/13/2006 Visitor Visa;Denied,Abuja

11/14/2006 K. Proposed !

11/21/2006 NigerianTrip #2 Planned/Ticket purchased(Feb 2007)

12/01/2006 K1/I-129F Sent via US Mail Express

12/05/2006 I-129F Arrived at NSC with signature confirmation F.Heinayer

12/07/2006 NOA I-797C Recieved,Req of Orig form to be sent. Service Center Changed to California.

12/11/2006 NOA I-797C Returned with corrections.

12/12/2006 NOA I-797C packet recieved at CSC with signature confirmation.

12/13/2006 Checked USCIS website and case # is listed!

Application Recieved and PENDING !!!!!:) Now just waiting for the letter they said they sent 12/14/2006

12/18/2006 NOA I-797C #1 Reciept Notice Arrived.

1/30/06-2/19/07 Nigeria Trip # 2 AWESOME !!!

2/28/2007 NOA#2 APPROVED

3/1/2007 Recieved 4 Emails stating Approval NOA # 2 was sent by mail!

3/8/2007 Case transfered to NVC....

3/9/2007 NOA#2 Hard Copy arrived in mailbox !

4/16/2007 Case still under Administrator review at NVC,patiently waiting for movement ! (38 days)

4/20/2007 NVC sent case to Lagos Nigeria ! WOW we have movement

4/25/2007 Case downloaded at Embassy,No notices recieved just called Embassy & emailed them !

5/9/2007 K.visited Embassy and recieved packet 3 & 4. Interview set July 3rd OUR 1 YR Anniversary of meeting !

5/11/07 K. Got Police Record completed,No waiting but lots of traveling for that.

5/12/07 K.Got 1st part of Medical Exam done, Finishes June 6th. !

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