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Hey! My name is Rae and I've heard about this website for quite a while now, but only recently am I finally about to jump into the process of a visa. 

 

I met my boyfriend in 2018, since then we've been in a long distance relationship. I visited his city, Los Angeles, in 2019 and absolutely fell in love. I come from a small, small town in the middle of nowhere, so it was quite the contrast. I've been there a couple times now and also lived there for a about 4 months.

 

We're going to marry soon, most likely in March, and then after that we'll start the CR-1 process. 

 

Asides from the main stuff, I heavily enjoy making digital art and also help out on an art website. I would love to make friends here — please feel free to message me!

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Australia
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2 minutes ago, raebt37 said:

Hey! My name is Rae and I've heard about this website for quite a while now, but only recently am I finally about to jump into the process of a visa. 

 

I met my boyfriend in 2018, since then we've been in a long distance relationship. I visited his city, Los Angeles, in 2019 and absolutely fell in love. I come from a small, small town in the middle of nowhere, so it was quite the contrast. I've been there a couple times now and also lived there for a about 4 months.

 

We're going to marry soon, most likely in March, and then after that we'll start the CR-1 process. 

 

Asides from the main stuff, I heavily enjoy making digital art and also help out on an art website. I would love to make friends here — please feel free to message me!

Love your enthusiasm but just a comment on the title “ soon to become a US citizen”… it won’t be “soon”.. 🥺…. you  have 18 months or so processing for your CR1, then 3 years of holding status as a permanent resident , 12+ months of processing for your citizenship application before you get scheduled for your naturalization ceremony. 
 

So a long road ahead .. read up on the processes and procedures, use the the resources  here and on the USCIS websites, pay out $$$$ and practice more patience than you ever thought you had!!! 
 

one step and one day at a time ! 

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21 minutes ago, Lil bear said:

Love your enthusiasm but just a comment on the title “ soon to become a US citizen”… it won’t be “soon”.. 🥺…. you  have 18 months or so processing for your CR1, then 3 years of holding status as a permanent resident , 12+ months of processing for your citizenship application before you get scheduled for your naturalization ceremony. 
 

So a long road ahead .. read up on the processes and procedures, use the the resources  here and on the USCIS websites, pay out $$$$ and practice more patience than you ever thought you had!!! 
 

one step and one day at a time ! 

Hahaha yeah, 😅 maybe soon isn't the right word. I mainly just meant living in the US kinda soon (after the processing and everything of course). I've done a lot of research and am familiar with the timelines, so I guess what I mean by it is even if it's a few years, that's still soon to me... 🤔

 

Thank you for the reply! 

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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Welcome to the forum.

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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8 hours ago, Lil bear said:

Love your enthusiasm but just a comment on the title “ soon to become a US citizen”… it won’t be “soon”.. 🥺…. you  have 18 months or so processing for your CR1, then 3 years of holding status as a permanent resident , 12+ months of processing for your citizenship application before you get scheduled for your naturalization ceremony. 
 

So a long road ahead .. read up on the processes and procedures, use the the resources  here and on the USCIS websites, pay out $$$$ and practice more patience than you ever thought you had!!! 
 

one step and one day at a time ! 

Welcome! I am pleased that you feel like your fiancé's city is a place where you could build your lives together and set down roots! :) There are a lot of great design opportunities in LA so it should be good place to find opportunities for your career. It's important to focus one's enthusiasm and dedication on the relationship and building your lives together. Highlighting statutory benefits in your documents or interviews could be seen as a red flag at various stages of the process. These benefits should be regarded as incidental.

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22 hours ago, raebt37 said:

Hey! My name is Rae and I've heard about this website for quite a while now, but only recently am I finally about to jump into the process of a visa. 

 

I met my boyfriend in 2018, since then we've been in a long distance relationship. I visited his city, Los Angeles, in 2019 and absolutely fell in love. I come from a small, small town in the middle of nowhere, so it was quite the contrast. I've been there a couple times now and also lived there for a about 4 months.

 

We're going to marry soon, most likely in March, and then after that we'll start the CR-1 process. 

 

Asides from the main stuff, I heavily enjoy making digital art and also help out on an art website. I would love to make friends here — please feel free to message me!

"Soon to be" American citizen?  LOL, I must be missing something here.

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18 hours ago, raebt37 said:

Like I said, soon to me is within a few years 😅 I wasn't even aware something like this was possible 2 years ago, so it's soon enough for me 😊

Ah, got it.  As long as you recognize that it will be >5 years until you're a citizen 😉

  • 6 months later...
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
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On 2/6/2022 at 3:48 PM, raebt37 said:

Hey! My name is Rae and I've heard about this website for quite a while now, but only recently am I finally about to jump into the process of a visa. 

 

I met my boyfriend in 2018, since then we've been in a long distance relationship. I visited his city, Los Angeles, in 2019 and absolutely fell in love. I come from a small, small town in the middle of nowhere, so it was quite the contrast. I've been there a couple times now and also lived there for a about 4 months.

 

We're going to marry soon, most likely in March, and then after that we'll start the CR-1 process. 

 

Asides from the main stuff, I heavily enjoy making digital art and also help out on an art website. I would love to make friends here — please feel free to message me!

Welcome to the site :),

 

I am from Canada as well and as you see from my timeline it was a long process but definitely worth it :) .

 

if the love is there than their is no worries and it won’t feel as long. ❤️ 

 

I wish you luck on your journey to be a citizen. 

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USPS Passport Appointment: September 29th, 2022

Passport Office Received Documents: October 3rd, 2022

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Passport Received: October 21st, 2022

 

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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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