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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Nigeria
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Okay Everyone, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for the well wishes. Here is what my SO said happened: He received IV19. He said that they called everyone's number besides his, numbers higher and lower, people that were in line after him. He said that he had sat so long that he was wondering what was going on. Finally, his number was called and he went to window #13. He said that it was a white man. They had already taken the required documents. He sat down and pulled the binder out of his bag. The man said what are you doing. He told him taking out the binder with documents. He said I didn't ask for that. Then, he asked him what was in the binder. My SO told him all the doc.'s that talked about our relationship and gave him examples. The man asked him who put the binder together. SO said my fiance.

CO said tell me about your fiance. My SO started talking and talking and talking :lol: (my baby is very eloquent) until the CO had to interrupt him. He then asked my SO what does she do for a living. My SO started talking and talking and talking :lol: explaining every detail of my job. He said that the CO did get him when he explained that I also run an after school program. My SO didn't understand exactly what I do there, but the CO explained it to him but he wasn't upset at all with my SO.

He asked him how we communicate, SO told him. CO asked him when I visited what did we do, SO kept talking and talking :lol:. The CO said do you have pics, SO showed him and explained I think he said 3 or 4 of the pics. He said the CO asked him about his own family and our religious beliefs. He said the CO went to the computer did some stuff, went and got some papers. He said when he saw the CO get the yellow paper he knew he was approved! CO came back and said welcome to America! Come back on Aug. 6 @ 2 p.m. to get your passport. SO said it took all of 10 minutes for the interview.

My SO said it was simple and easy! I know on this site they say just answer the questions and don't volunteer info., but I'm glad the CO asked open-ended questions because my SO was able to demonstrate that we really know and love each other. However, the SO may think twice about asking those type of questions because of all the talking my SO did :lol:, but there was no question this was a genuine relationship.

In my opinion, I think they already know if they are going to approve you or not before you get to the interview. The Co didn't ask for emails, phone records, or anything else except for 3 or 4 pics to prove we had met. I feel cheated :lol:. Here I prepared all these lovely documents and they did not get any attention ;). Here are the list of questions that we used to practice. I found them on someone else's thread. I found them to be more in-depth than some of the other ones I've seen: www.fiddlers.us/questions/

Advice: If your SO can access, the internet have them start reviewing this site. My fiance is as addicted to this site as I am and it helped him to become comfortable with the process and how the CO's can behave. Thanks to all who have helped me and others by sharing their stories. Now, let's hope the visa actually arrives on time!

December 15, 2006- Travelled to Nigeria

December 24, 2006- Got Engaged!

December 28-2006-Filed I-129F

January 8, 2007-Packet Received

January 12, 20007-Official Receipt date

March 27,2007-2nd Visit to Nigeria

April 2, 2007- We received our approval while I was in Nigeria!!!

April 23, 2007-NVC received approval

May 9, 2007-Packet sent to Nigeria

May 23, 2007-Touched by Nigeria

May 23, 2007- Interview Date for Aug. 1, 2007

August 1, 2007-Interview APPROVED!!!!!!

August 6, 2007-Pick up visa

August 16,2007- POE JFK

When I stepped foot in Africa, I understood who I was!
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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Nigeria
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wow....thanks for sharing your story...I know that it will benefit others :) It is adorable how your SO talked and talked...most men (like my hubby) are quick and to the point....and they leave out alot of important info :)

To Blessed to be stressed:) I realize that all things have a purpose and a time.....have faith and the Lord Almighty will provide... when the time is right, he NEVER fails!

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Nigeria
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Congratulations....GOD is indeed GOOD

CASE COMPLETE (THANK YOU JESUS) December 13, 2007

.....Dont you know that Gods Favor is more precious than Life....

I never would've Made it without You Jesus.....He allows some things to Run there coarse, but have no fear God is in Control......He has the VERY LAST say So and he will perform his word.

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Nigeria
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Im so so so so so so happy for u!!!!!!!!! :dance::dance::dance::dance::dance:

K1

3/12/07- Mailed I-129F

3/16/07- TSC recieved and forwarded to CSC

3/22/07- NOA1

6/13/07-NOA2 via email

6/22/07 NOA2 letter

7/12/07- Received by NVC

7/16/07- NVC forwards to embassy

7/24/07- Picked up pkt 3

7/31/07- Medical

9/18/07- Interview-Approved!!!

9/21/07- Visa Pick Up

10/3/07- US Arrival

AOS &EAD

10/22/07- AOS & EAD mailed

10/23/07- Recieved by Chicago

11/2/07- NOA1

12/11/07- Biometrics

12/15/07 - AOS Transfered to California

12/21/07- EAD approved- card production ordered!!!!

01/02/08- Card arrived in mail

2/14/08- Recieved Green Card in Mail.!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
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Congratulations!!! He will be in the US soon and talking and talking and talking to you :)

AOS

Filled : 2007-09-17

NOA : 2007-09-25

Biometrics : 2007-12-13

EAD card prod : 2007-12-13

Job Offer : 2007-12-18

EAD card prod : 2007-12-18

EAD approved mailed : 2007-12-21

EAD in Hand : 2007-12-24 (Awesome Christmas Present)

Applied for SSN : 2007-12-26

SSN arrives in mail : 2008-01-05 (Happy New Year)

Start work :2008-01-15

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Great story! I'm so glad it was smooth and successful! COngratulations once again!

Congratulations my friend.

I-129F Timeline

1-03-07 - Mailed to CSC

1-09-07 - NOA1

4-11-07 - NOA2

4-25-07 - NVC received our case

4-27-07 - Case forwarded to Embassy

5-02-07 - Embassy received our case

5-07-07 - Received Packets 3 & 4

7-02-07 - Interview

7-23-07 - Visa Received

7-28-07 - U.S. Entry JFK

7-30-07 - Marriage

AOS Timeline

8-31-07 - Mailed AOS to Chicago Lockbox

9-03-07 - Chicago Received

9-19-07 - NOA's (I-485, EAD, and I-131)

10-15-07 - RFE for birth certificate

10-16-07 - Biometrics Appointment

10-19-07 - Sent Additional Info. for RFE

12-03-07 - Touched (Received Additional Info.)

12-10-07 - Ordered Production of EAD

12-10-07 - Advanced Parole shows up online

12-12-07 - Touched Advanced Parole

12-13-07 - Touched EAD

12-17-07 - Received Advanced Parole in the mail

12-19-07 - Approval of EAD noticed sent

12-20-07 - Received EAD in the mail

12-27-07 - I-485 transfered to CSC

01-02-08 - Received transfer notice in the mail

01-10-08 - Touched Case Pending at CSC

01-11-08 - Touched I-485

01-13-08 - Touched I-485

03-03-08 - RFE for I-864

04-17-08 - Approval of I-485

04-21-08 - Received Welcome Notice in the mail

04-21-08 - Received Green Card in the mail

02-16-10 - File Removal Of Conditions

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Nigeria
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Congratulations!!!! I knew you would do great. Thanks so much for sharing the details with us. Please let us know the details of obtaining his Visa and getting into the US!

K-1 Visa Journey

03/10/2007 - Sent I-129F to NSC

06/05/2007 - Approved

06/25/2007 - NVC Case Number received

07/05/2007 - Fiance received Packets 3 and 4

09/06/2007 - INTERVIEW----- APPROVED

09/13/2007 - VISA IN HAND

09/14/2007 - POE AT JFK

10/26/2007 - Wedding

01/17/2008 - Email from CRIS that I-129 was approved!

AOS Journey

10/28/2007 - AOS mailed to Chicago via Federal Express

10/29/2007 - AOS received at Chicago

11/05/2007 - NOA for I-131, I-485, I-765

12/28/2007 - Biometrics

12/29/2007 - Case appeared on USCIS website

12/31/2007 - EAD Card Production Ordered; AP Approved

01/10/2008 - AP Received in mail

01/12/2008 - EAD Card Recieved in mail

07/24/2008 - AOS Interview

07/30/2008 -Card Production Ordered

08/11/2008 - GREEN CARD RECIEVED

04/30/2010 - ROC mailed to CA via USPS Express Mail

08/10/2010 - EAD Card Production Ordered; AOS Approved

04/24/2011 - Mailed N-400

05/12/2011 - Received I-797C

06/08/2011 - Biometrics

07/25/2011 - N-400 Interview

07/25/2011 - Oath Ceremony

MY HUSBAND IS A US CITIZEN!!!

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Nigeria
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Boo Boo, my fiance talks so much that I lose my patience. I told him that he thinks he's Jesus because he likes to give a lot of illustrations :lol: and by the time he gets finished I've already moved on to something else. Patience is definitely a virtue that I have to work on. On the positive side, I will never complain that he doesn't tell me how he's feeling. I love my SO!!!

Congratulations!!!! I knew you would do great. Thanks so much for sharing the details with us. Please let us know the details of obtaining his Visa and getting into the US!

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December 15, 2006- Travelled to Nigeria

December 24, 2006- Got Engaged!

December 28-2006-Filed I-129F

January 8, 2007-Packet Received

January 12, 20007-Official Receipt date

March 27,2007-2nd Visit to Nigeria

April 2, 2007- We received our approval while I was in Nigeria!!!

April 23, 2007-NVC received approval

May 9, 2007-Packet sent to Nigeria

May 23, 2007-Touched by Nigeria

May 23, 2007- Interview Date for Aug. 1, 2007

August 1, 2007-Interview APPROVED!!!!!!

August 6, 2007-Pick up visa

August 16,2007- POE JFK

When I stepped foot in Africa, I understood who I was!
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Boo Boo, my fiance talks so much that I lose my patience. I told him that he thinks he's Jesus because he likes to give a lot of illustrations :lol: and by the time he gets finished I've already moved on to something else. Patience is definitely a virtue that I have to work on. On the positive side, I will never complain that he doesn't tell me how he's feeling. I love my SO!!!
Congratulations!!!! I knew you would do great. Thanks so much for sharing the details with us. Please let us know the details of obtaining his Visa and getting into the US!

What a beautiful picture, thank you for sharing.

Great review of the interview. Congratulations on the success :dance::dance::dance: and I wish you guys all success for the future.

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Filed: K-3 Visa Country: Nigeria
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Congratulations!

Met online

Filed for K1--> Denied 2005

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Married and filed for K3 2006

Got K3 this time --->August 2007

Entered the US-----> September 2007

Waiting to Adjust Status--->..............

***Live Like You Are Going To Die Tomorrow,

Dream Like You Are Going To Live Forever!***

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Nigeria
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Okay Everyone, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for the well wishes. Here is what my SO said happened: He received IV19. He said that they called everyone's number besides his, numbers higher and lower, people that were in line after him. He said that he had sat so long that he was wondering what was going on. Finally, his number was called and he went to window #13. He said that it was a white man. They had already taken the required documents. He sat down and pulled the binder out of his bag. The man said what are you doing. He told him taking out the binder with documents. He said I didn't ask for that. Then, he asked him what was in the binder. My SO told him all the doc.'s that talked about our relationship and gave him examples. The man asked him who put the binder together. SO said my fiance.

CO said tell me about your fiance. My SO started talking and talking and talking :lol: (my baby is very eloquent) until the CO had to interrupt him. He then asked my SO what does she do for a living. My SO started talking and talking and talking :lol: explaining every detail of my job. He said that the CO did get him when he explained that I also run an after school program. My SO didn't understand exactly what I do there, but the CO explained it to him but he wasn't upset at all with my SO.

He asked him how we communicate, SO told him. CO asked him when I visited what did we do, SO kept talking and talking :lol:. The CO said do you have pics, SO showed him and explained I think he said 3 or 4 of the pics. He said the CO asked him about his own family and our religious beliefs. He said the CO went to the computer did some stuff, went and got some papers. He said when he saw the CO get the yellow paper he knew he was approved! CO came back and said welcome to America! Come back on Aug. 6 @ 2 p.m. to get your passport. SO said it took all of 10 minutes for the interview.

My SO said it was simple and easy! I know on this site they say just answer the questions and don't volunteer info., but I'm glad the CO asked open-ended questions because my SO was able to demonstrate that we really know and love each other. However, the SO may think twice about asking those type of questions because of all the talking my SO did :lol:, but there was no question this was a genuine relationship.

In my opinion, I think they already know if they are going to approve you or not before you get to the interview. The Co didn't ask for emails, phone records, or anything else except for 3 or 4 pics to prove we had met. I feel cheated :lol:. Here I prepared all these lovely documents and they did not get any attention ;). Here are the list of questions that we used to practice. I found them on someone else's thread. I found them to be more in-depth than some of the other ones I've seen: www.fiddlers.us/questions/

Advice: If your SO can access, the internet have them start reviewing this site. My fiance is as addicted to this site as I am and it helped him to become comfortable with the process and how the CO's can behave. Thanks to all who have helped me and others by sharing their stories. Now, let's hope the visa actually arrives on time!

Congratulations!!!!! :dance: I am so happy for you!!!

09/03/08 - Visa Approved!!!!!!!

09/10/08 - Picked up visa

09/20/08 - Arrived in the US - WHOOOOHOOOOO!

12/06/08 - Wedding

01/12/09 - AOS sent

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Ghana
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Congratulations! I know you feel so relieved. And I love your quote at the end of your post. I felt the same way when I first stepped foot on African soil. :dance:

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