little_g

Got the card in the mail yesterday. Expiration date 2024!! Thank you VJ once again and good luck to everyone else

I'm a September filer and I'm still waiting

Looking at all the approvals October is getting I am beginning to think my case fell behind a desk somewhere

Congrats to those approved though! It's a very good thing trust me! At some point you go from really not caring or even checking to just being obsessed, freaked out and wanting it over already. lol!

Well we weren't forgotten after all. We just got the text and status update online:

On February 18, 2014, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

As a September filer that was a looong wait but It's nice to have this behind us at last. Best of luck to everyone

Well we weren't forgotten after all. We just got the text and status update online:

On February 18, 2014, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

It's nice to have this behind us at last! Thank you all for helping us this far. Best of luck to everyone

I'm a September filer and I'm still waiting

Looking at all the approvals October is getting I am beginning to think my case fell behind a desk somewhere

Congrats to those approved though! It's a very good thing trust me! At some point you go from really not caring or even checking to just being obsessed, freaked out and wanting it over already. lol!

Did they forget about us?

*sigh*

Great news Kteam!

Ron1305 - I too am starting to worry. I really just want this to be over with. Plus for the life of me I cannot find the duplicates of my ROC packet so I will have to compile it all over again if they have us in for an interview. Just really hope the approval email is around the corner. At first I didnt care how long it took but now it's just like a hangnail, I know its there and it's driving me nuts.

Congrats!!

I hope this means ours is around the corner as our case was transferred from VSC the same day as yours... maybe it's in the same pile?? lol

This is actually

Alan/Kirlyam

You're correct, I pasted in the wrong names LOL! Thanks for the catch

Nevermind I dont want to ruin it for people.

i wish we could find the couple profiles on here ...would be interesting to see various posts they made while building the package and filing the I-129's..has anyone come across there profiles or timelines?

Bam:

Mike and Aziza

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/user/139601-alankirlyam/?tab=status

Louis and Aya

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/user/140762-louis-and-aya/

looks like they are logging in too... I know I would.

I'm with you hpereira. I remember watching July/August filers and thinking it must stink to be the July filer that wasnt approved yet when the August approvals started to trickle in... and now here we are and October filers are starting to get approved. Not that I am not happy for them and everyone else that got thiers already no matter when they filed, but yes the wait is exahusting.

Lets cross our fingers tight and hope that this is our week!

Paola and Russ - I really, really thought he was gay.

OMG!! My husband and I said the same thing about Russ!

Now to toss out my P.C. statement here: If he is gay, I don't care. I personally don’t have any issues with a person’s sexual preference. But in the context of the situation it would be a show stopper.

I have watched the show and I think it's total Reality TV and not based on the challenges many of us here go through and or have gone through getting a K-1. They never mention how long and hard it was to get that far really except a mention of remortgaging a home, which unfamiliar viewers could easily assume meant flights and hotels and not fees and medicals, etc. That said it's interesting to follow along and I want to see what happens so I guess for now I am hooked on another ####### reality TV show.

Here is my take and opinion on the people so far and remember these are just my own personal opinions based only on what I’ve seen in the show so far. Obviously I do not know anyone personally and I am interested to hear what others think as well:

Mike and Aziza - I am very worried about Mike. I believe Mike loves her very much and desperately wants things to work well. He seems a nice/normal and caring enough guy. He even made room in his closet for her! 10 Points there. I think Aziza likes him as a friend but I dont think she loves him nor do I feel she has interest in anything remotely intimate with him both now and or after the wedding. The fact that she asked "What are you doing?" when he was just trying to kiss her is one big Red Flag for me. Even if she is more traditional and reserving sex for marriage I would expect that at least kissing her fiance is something she would want to do... and a lot too! I have a very unsettled feeling about this one but I will reserve judgment for now.

Kirlyam and Alan - Let me start by saying that I think Kirlyam is adorable and quite obviously stunning. I believe she loves Alan very much but I am worried about culture shock for this girl. She seems a little young and fragile, so it is a bit early to say if she will muscle through and become comfortable here in America. I know she is homesick, but she will eventually get to visit family again (post AP) and this will help a lot in that regard. I do not believe she wants a greencard for the sake of getting a greencard. If anything I think she would happily go home if things tanked. As for Alan, I am a little more reserved about my opinion of him. He has already been portrayed in a not so favorable light in my opinion. I get a strong controlling and a jealous sense from him that leaves me slightly uneasy. That said, I do believe he also loves Kirlyam whole heartedly and wants what he believes is best for her. He also seems to be taking good care of her and makes a strong effort to help her learn and strengthen her English.

Paola and Russ – Paola is a total firecracker! She is definitely in for culture shock and we are already seeing it. I think the greencard will make her very happy BUT I don’t think it is her motive. I think she loves Russ and wants to marry him… and live ALONE lol! She is going to get more settled and comfortable in her new surroundings and pretty soon she will not be as reserved as she’s expected to be and this is going to bring out some interesting moments and situation to overcome. Russ loves her too and has a challenge ahead of him trying to keep his family and friends happy and his fiancé happy too. I think this is going to prove difficult for Russ as time passes and I wish him well because I think for now and what I have seen so far they probably could make for a fun couple.

Aya and Louis – We have only just been introduced to these two so there isn’t too much to ascertain yet. So far it looks like they both do love each other. Clearly he loves her as he has shown some sincere emotion regarding it and has two young boys to consider in his decision. I think it is degrading that people are referring to Aya as a “Mail Order Bride” Just because people meet online and fall in love doesn’t make that person mail order. Match.com and other sites hook up people from California to people in Florida. They chat online and maybe meet for 2 weeks a couple times a year, does that make the girl mail order?! Is it because she is from the Philippines? Look, we all know there are people out there looking to scam a lonely heart and get a Greencard (both women AND Men). That just makes them cruel and dishonest. Hopefully when we learn more about Aya and Louis we can see better where hearts and intentions lie. In the meantime having to deal with the ex-wife will be a challenge but she is the mother of his kids and therefore a part of his and her life until at least they are out and on their own… probably beyond. This one will be interesting as well. Hopefully the children and Aya will adjust.

Congrats, that's wonderful news! You are both very lucky!! I am sure the rest of us would love to be as fortunate as you both. Glad to hear that after everything you went through in the begining you are now stress free for many years or at least till you decide to file for citizenship Lets hope that the approvals start flowing in! Congrats again!!

Updating list... Our case was transfered to CSC from VSC. Notice date 10/08/13. Looks like a few of us might have trveled to CA in the same FedEx box

California Service Center (23 filers, 2 Transfer from VSC)

VJName..............Date of I-751...NOA1 Date....Biometrics.....Approved
GREY..................08/29/13......09/03/13......09/26/13......--/--/--
LOLLO.................09/03/13......09/05/13......10/24/13......--/--/--
AVF...................09/03/13......09/06/13......10/03/13......--/--/--
GOSIA & JOHN..........09/03/13......09/13/13......--/--/13......--/--/--
NINA & OLIVER.........09/04/13......09/12/13......10/17/13......--/--/--
DEEMA&WAYNE...........09/05/13......09/12/13......10/07/13......--/--/-- (Trans from VSC 10/8)
GAMEOFTHRONES.........09/05/13......09/09/13......10/10/13......--/--/-- (Trans from VSC 10/8; Early Bio 09/23)
MIKE&IRA..............09/06/13......09/09/13......10/04/13......--/--/--
PAGE 11...............09/09/13......09/11/13......10/07/13......--/--/--
DESSNDAVE.............09/10/13......09/12/13......10/15/13......--/--/--
SEVERINA..............09/13/13......09/16/13......10/15/13......--/--/--
KAMHOE................09/13/13......09/16/13......10/11/13......--/--/--
BRAVUL................09/16/13......09/17/13......10/08/13......--/--/--
AZTEC&TAINO...........09/16/13......09/--/13......--/--/13......--/--/--
RYAN H................09/17/13......09/19/13......10/16/13......--/--/--
HERALD_DAY............09/18/13......09/20/13......10/17/13......--/--/--
AARONK................09/19/13......09/20/13......10/17/13......--/--/--
MOUNTAINGOAT..........09/19/13......09/24/13......10/15/13......--/--/--
RALLYBUG..............09/20/13......09/23/13......10/18/13......--/--/--
MARIA AND VARUN.......09/22/13......09/--/13......--/--/13......--/--/--
LITTLE_G..............09/23/13......09/24/13......10/31/13......--/--/-- (Trans from VSC 10/8)

ONMYWAYID.............09/23/13......09/25/13......11/07/13......--/--/--
RACHEL CHEN...........09/24/13......09/26/13......10/23/13......--/--/--
CHARLIE77.............09/26/13......09/30/13......10/25/13......--/--/--


Vermont Service Center (18 filers)

VJName..............Date of I-751...NOA1 Date....Biometrics.....Approved
JEZYK.................08/29/13......--/--/--......--/--/--......--/--/--
EMMY&FABIEN...........08/29/13......09/05/13......10/11/13......--/--/--
DRAGONLOVER...........08/31/13......09/05/13......10/08/13......--/--/--
CROA01................09/05/13......09/06/13......--/--/13......--/--/--
GFPRINCESS............09/05/13......09/12/13......--/--/13......--/--/--
CATHY2904.............09/06/13......09/10/13......10/18/13......--/--/-- (Walk-in biometrics 10/01/13)
CATERINO..............09/07/13......09/10/13......10/09/13......--/--/--
PATV29................09/10/13......09/13/13......10/11/13......--/--/--
ANNDRUU12.............09/11/13......09/13/13......--/--/13......--/--/--
KRUNGKRUNG............09/13/13......09/17/13......10/15/13......--/--/--
PIGGYGRACE............09/13/13......09/17/13......10/17/13......--/--/--
MUÑEQUITA Y OSITO.....09/13/13......09/17/13......--/--/13......--/--/--
GODWEN................09/13/13......09/21/13......10/15/13......--/--/-- (Walk-in biometrics 09/30/13)
A_AT_J................09/16/13......09/20/13......10/22/13......--/--/--
MARCO7................09/18/13......09/20/13......10/25/13......--/--/--
RYNA..................09/18/13......09/23/13......10/24/13......--/--/--
MEHMET&ELENA..........09/25/13......09/27/13......11/01/13......--/--/--



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Just to clarify, the EAD only acts as a travel card if you also apply for AP with the I-131 at the same time.

Yes! True, thanks for adding that point

You will only get approval to work once you apply for your AOS and recieve your E.A.C. which also acts as a travel card too until the Green Card arrives.Applying for a temp work authorization is not worth it in my opinion. I dont know what process times are these days but it would be worth it to look into I think it took my husband 2 months to get it. As far as getting your social security card goes it is totally worth it to do that as soon as you can because without it you cannot get a bank account. That was one of the first things we did while waiting for my husbands E.A.C. Then he had it when everything else was approved

Updating to add Biometrics appointment - 10/31/13.... Halloween!

California Service Center (21 filers)

VJName..............Date of I-751...NOA1 Date....Biometrics.....Approved
GREY..................08/29/13......09/03/13......09/26/13......--/--/--
LOLLO.................09/03/13......09/05/13......--/--/13......--/--/--
AVF...................09/03/13......09/06/13......10/03/13......--/--/--
GOSIA & JOHN..........09/03/13......09/13/13......--/--/13......--/--/--
NINA & OLIVER.........09/04/13......09/12/13......10/17/13......--/--/--
MIKE&IRA..............09/06/13......09/09/13......10/04/13......--/--/--
PAGE 11...............09/09/13......09/11/13......10/07/13......--/--/--
DESSNDAVE.............09/10/13......09/12/13......10/15/13......--/--/--
SEVERINA..............09/13/13......09/16/13......10/15/13......--/--/--
KAMHOE................09/13/13......09/16/13......10/11/13......--/--/--
BRAVUL................09/16/13......09/17/13......10/08/13......--/--/--
AZTEC&TAINO...........09/16/13......09/--/13......--/--/13......--/--/--
RYAN H................09/17/13......09/19/13......10/16/13......--/--/--
HERALD_DAY............09/18/13......09/20/13......10/17/13......--/--/--
AARONK................09/19/13......09/20/13......10/17/13......--/--/--
MOUNTAINGOAT..........09/19/13......09/24/13......10/15/13......--/--/--
RALLYBUG..............09/20/13......09/23/13......10/18/13......--/--/--
MARIA AND VARUN.......09/22/13......09/--/13......--/--/13......--/--/--
ONMYWAYID.............09/23/13......09/25/13......10/17/13......--/--/--
RACHEL CHEN...........09/24/13......09/26/13......--/--/13......--/--/--
CHARLIE77.............09/26/13......09/30/13......--/--/13......--/--/--


Vermont Service Center (19 filers)

VJName..............Date of I-751...NOA1 Date....Biometrics.....Approved
JEZYK.................08/29/13......--/--/--......--/--/--......--/--/--
EMMY&FABIEN...........08/29/13......09/05/13......10/11/13......--/--/--(NOA Letter seemed to come from California)
DRAGONLOVER...........08/31/13......09/05/13......10/08/13......--/--/--
CROA01................09/05/13......09/06/13......--/--/13......--/--/--
GAMEOFTHRONES.........09/05/13......09/09/13......10/10/13......--/--/--(Walk-In Biometrics 09/23)
DEEMA&WAYNE...........09/05/13......09/12/13......10/07/13......--/--/--
CATHY2904.............09/06/13......09/10/13......10/18/13......--/--/-- (Walk-in biometrics 10/01/13)
CATERINO..............09/07/13......09/10/13......10/09/13......--/--/--
PATV29................09/10/13......09/13/13......10/11/13......--/--/--
ANNDRUU12.............09/11/13......09/13/13......--/--/13......--/--/--
KRUNGKRUNG............09/13/13......09/17/13......10/15/13......--/--/--
PIGGYGRACE............09/13/13......09/17/13......10/17/13......--/--/--
MUÑEQUITA Y OSITO.....09/13/13......09/17/13......--/--/13......--/--/--
GODWEN................09/13/13......09/21/13......10/15/13......--/--/-- (Walk-in biometrics 09/30/13)
A_AT_J................09/16/13......09/20/13......10/22/13......--/--/--
MARCO7................09/18/13......09/20/13......10/25/13......--/--/--
RYNA..................09/18/13......09/23/13......10/24/13......--/--/--
LITTLE_G..............09/23/13......09/24/13......10/31/13......--/--/--
MEHMET&ELENA..........09/25/13......09/27/13......--/--/13......--/--/--



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Interesting article Lollo and good to know! Thanks for sharing. The one part that really got me was this:

"Unlike some other government agencies, they’re almost entirely self-funded. The fees they charge cover 95 percent of their budget, according to spokesperson Christopher Bentley."

I knew we were being charged an arm and a leg!

We are being charged what it costs (well almost).. seems fair.

I would argue they could make changes and lower costs but charging enough in fees to cover 95% costs.. Whats to gripe about ?

I guess I should clarify that I wasn't making a gripe

I think the figures just struck me initially in the sense that many government departments/services struggle to fund themselves and depend very heavily on a federal budget while providing a service for little or no cost to the community but that the Department of Homeland Security (which is waaay more than just a department for those of us trying to legally immigrate our loved ones and keep them here) manages to cover almost 100% of its costs with fees. That and the fact that I am not very well off so the challenge to meet those fees (and everything in between) has proven to be incredibly difficult but definitely well worth the struggle!!

Here an anrticle from ABC news about Federal shutdown for USCIS

http://abcnews.go.com/ABC_Univision/Politics/heres-shutdown-affects-immigration-services/story?id=20431892

Interesting article Lollo and good to know! Thanks for sharing. The one part that really got me was this:

"Unlike some other government agencies, they’re almost entirely self-funded. The fees they charge cover 95 percent of their budget, according to spokesperson Christopher Bentley."

I knew we were being charged an arm and a leg!

I am going to file in October too, one question what is the bracket for 90 days? I understand this is 90 days prior to expiry of your 2 year GC?

That is correct, If your green card expires on January 1st 2014 then you can apply starting on October 1st 2013. Always 3 months before your GC is set to expire.

Came across your post and felt I had to reply. Remembering back on all this makes me feel nervous all over again. It's so trying, expensive, difficult and LONG and to hit a road block like you did at the very end has to be a gut ache but it's just a set back. Docs sent off and a visa will be in your hand soon! Best of luck to you and your future Husband!!

Also, once in the interviewing room, will they or could they ask personal questions to each of us such as sex life, etc? Or is that too personal? Maybe random questions such as pets, future kids name, etc?

I havent been to an interview so I wouldnt know but I would imagine not a lot is off limits when trying to discover the ligitamacy of a marriage. They might sequester you and ask you both individually the same questions like when the last time you had intimate relations was or maybe all they ask is the color of your bed sheets and who cooked dinner last night and what was it. I guess it could be anything but I really dont know. All I know is I am not the least bit nervous about our ROC because I know I love my husband and entered our marriage in good faith with the intention of being together forever. Just try to relax as much as you can. A nervous disposition is a suspicious thing.

Not sure on the top where it showed A###### what that represents..

A####### is your Alien Registration number printed on your green card. it will have dashes in it like so... 000-000-000

Also saw the cover letter in the forms section as well, Would i need to have everything compiled neatly prior to presenting to the interviewer?

The more organized and carefully put together the better. My cover letter for evidence submitted listed everything in the packet. I tried to put it together in a way that I would want to receive something so that it is clear and easy to go through. you dont just want to show up with a shoe box full of papers, photos and reciepts. That would be frustrating. Bring copies of EVERYTHING as you will most likely have to leave the evidence submitted behind. You want that to be the copies not the originals I am sure.

A photo copy of your drivers licenses or state Id's if you dont drive showing the same address on both is one I included. Others to consider are few signed affidavits from friends stating they know you as a couple (there is an example of one on this site). any photos you have of the both of you taken over the past 2 years. As mentioned, any mail sent to your address for you and your spouse will bear the same address so those are good too. I dont know your faith but were there any christmas cards sent to you in the past 2 years addressed to Mr. and Mrs.?

Opps! lol well then the Receipt day was the 24th so I just updated the list.

California Service Center (21 filers)

VJName..............Date of I-751...NOA1 Date....Biometrics.....Approved
GREY..................08/29/13......09/03/13......09/26/13......--/--/--
LOLLO.................09/03/13......09/05/13......--/--/13......--/--/--
AVF...................09/03/13......09/06/13......10/03/13......--/--/--
GOSIA & JOHN..........09/03/13......09/13/13......--/--/13......--/--/--
NINA & OLIVER.........09/04/13......09/12/13......10/17/13......--/--/--
MIKE&IRA..............09/06/13......09/09/13......10/04/13......--/--/--
PAGE 11...............09/09/13......09/11/13......10/07/13......--/--/--
DESSNDAVE.............09/10/13......09/12/13......10/15/13......--/--/--
SEVERINA..............09/13/13......09/16/13......10/15/13......--/--/--
KAMHOE................09/13/13......09/16/13......10/11/13......--/--/--
BRAVUL................09/16/13......09/17/13......10/08/13......--/--/--
AZTEC&TAINO...........09/16/13......09/--/13......--/--/13......--/--/--
RYAN H................09/17/13......09/19/13......--/--/13......--/--/--
HERALD_DAY............09/18/13......09/20/13......10/17/13......--/--/--
AARONK................09/19/13......09/--/13......--/--/13......--/--/--
MOUNTAINGOAT..........09/19/13......09/--/13......--/--/13......--/--/--
RALLYBUG..............09/20/13......09/--/13......--/--/13......--/--/--
MARIA AND VARUN.......09/22/13......09/--/13......--/--/13......--/--/--
ONMYWAYID.............09/23/13......09/--/13......--/--/13......--/--/--
RACHEL CHEN...........09/24/13......09/--/13......--/--/13......--/--/--
CHARLIE77.............09/26/13......09/--/13......--/--/13......--/--/--

Vermont Service Center (18 filers)
VJName..............Date of I-751...NOA1 Date....Biometrics.....Approved
EMMY&FABIEN...........08/29/13......09/05/13......10/11/13......--/--/--(NOA Letter seemed to come from California)
DRAGONLOVER...........08/31/13......09/05/13......10/08/13......--/--/--
CROA01................09/05/13......09/06/13......--/--/13......--/--/--
GAMEOFTHRONES.........09/05/13......09/09/13......10/10/13......--/--/--(Walk-In Biometrics 09/23)
DEEMA&WAYNE...........09/05/13......09/12/13......10/07/13......--/--/--
CATHY2904.............09/06/13......09/10/13......10/18/13......--/--/--
CATERINO..............09/07/13......09/10/13......10/09/13......--/--/--
PATV29................09/10/13......09/13/13......--/--/13......--/--/--
ANNDRUU12.............09/11/13......09/13/13......--/--/13......--/--/--
KRUNGKRUNG............09/13/13......09/17/13......10/15/13......--/--/--
PIGGYGRACE............09/13/13......09/17/13......10/17/13......--/--/--
MUÑEQUITA Y OSITO.....09/13/13......09/17/13......--/--/13......--/--/--
GODWEN................09/13/13......09/21/13......10/15/13......--/--/--
A_AT_J................09/16/13......09/20/13......--/--/13......--/--/--
MARCO7................09/18/13......09/20/13......--/--/13......--/--/--
RYNA..................09/18/13......09/23/13......--/--/13......--/--/--
LITTLE_G..............09/23/13......09/24/13......--/--/13......--/--/--
MEHMET&ELENA..........09/25/13......09/--/13......--/--/13......--/--/--



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NOA Date = The Receipt Date on your original NOA letter
Biometrics = The Date of your biometrics appointment
Approved = The Date your case was approved

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