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  1. wbogard

    Green card received after entering USA for 6 weeks. Glad it didn't take 6 months as told. :)

  2. wbogard

    Hi Leizz, just saw your conversation with Apalis. Just curious, since you've already got your SSN, you can still apply for job without the green card right? Because during port of entry, the officer told me green card gonna take 6-10 months to arrive. Oh well. Btw, can I check my green card status on USCIS ELIS website? Thanks! I'm pretty bored at home too, don't have driver license yet, still waiting for my SSN. GOVERNMEBT shutdown sucks.

    1. Leizz

      Leizz

      Hi wbogard... Yes, it is written in the SSN that we are eligible to apply for work.. Your US Visa will serve as your "green card" while the card hasnt arrived in the mail yet... But dont worry... Mine took 3weeks and now its finally here.. Goodluck to your job hunting! =)

    2. Apalis

      Apalis

      Yeah, you can apply for job with your SSN but don't be discouraged if you can't find any. The job market is quite tough apparently.

  3. wbogard

    Hi Leizz, Have you received your SSN yet?

    1. Leizz

      Leizz

      Hi! yup, I already received it... but havent received my greencard yet... and you? I got mine like 5days after I arrived here.. =)

    2. wbogard

      wbogard

      Hi, not yet. During port of entry in Seattle airpot, I was told that SSN gonna take 6-10 weeks to arrive to me, but they told me I can go to Social Security Office to get SSN instead, so I can start finding job soon. But now the government has shut down, SSN service isn't available until government opens. That really sucks! I can't do anything without a SSN.

  4. wbogard

    Hi ronzkie,

    1. wbogard

      wbogard

      May I know when you flew to US, did you need to fill in the customs declaration form and form I-94. Thanks!

    2. wbogard

      wbogard

      May I know when you flew to US, did you need to fill in the customs declaration form and form I-94. Thanks!

    3. ManilaGirl23

      ManilaGirl23

      hi last august 23--

      yeah u will fill it up on airplane.. coz we got those declaration forms in the airplane the time we sits there,though still in Manila airport

      I -94 whats that?

  5. wbogard

    Hi Leizz, I was reading the interview review from another vj member, she mentioned that on her interview, she was asked for an Ongoing Salary Certificate of her husband (sponsor). I wanted to know if you prepared Ongoing Salary Certificate (I guess it's kinda like employment letter) from your husband for the interview? I only have joint sponsor's IRS transcripts and pay subs. Thanks!

    1. Leizz

      Leizz

      Nope.. I didnt know about it, and I didnt have it with me during the interview.. so far the consulate never asked me for it.. Maybe its because my husband submitted the w2 of his joint sponsor also..

  6. wbogard

    Hi Apalis, I was reading the interview review from another vj member, she mentioned that on her interview, she was asked for an Ongoing Salary Certificate of her husband (sponsor). I wanted to know if you prepared Ongoing Salary Certificate (I guess it's kinda like employment letter) from yourself and joint sponsor for the interview? I only have joint sponsor's IRS transcripts and pay subs. Thanks!

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    2. Apalis

      Apalis

      Ah I see if you did not have any problem before with the NVC, don't worry about it then. I will just go by what they told you. Yes, definitely prepare the school certificate to certify that he's a student. Don't worry about it. Looks like you already have all the needed documents. Good luck !!

    3. Apalis

      Apalis

      Don't forget to bring your husband's bank statements (both US banks and Singapore banks)...

      They will definitely ask for it.

    4. wbogard

      wbogard

      Yes I've already prepared for the bank statements, but he doesn't have much money on those, he put zero as asset on his i-864 form. That's why we have a joint sponsor. Thanks for your good luck wish. Will keep you posted.

  7. wbogard

    Hi Apalis, I found your review very useful, thanks for posting. I want to know if you also brought a bank statement of joint sponsor to the interview? Because I have a joint sponsor too, but I'm not sure if its ok to ask him for one as bank statement is quite personal.

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    2. wbogard

      wbogard

      Oh I thought it only took 3 working days to receive passport. Did you choose self pickup or delivery to your home? I hope you will get it soon!

    3. Apalis

      Apalis

      I chose for it to be delivered to my house :(. Yeah I don't know what's taking so long either :(... Will let you know once I get it.

    4. Apalis

      Apalis

      GOT THE VISA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  8. wbogard

    Hi Apalis, congrats on having the visa approved! So you went to the interview with your wife but they didnt interview you as well? Can't wait to hear your wife's interview story. Happy for you guys for the approved visa!

    1. Apalis

      Apalis

      Thanks wbogard :). I went in with my wife but I wasn't allowed to stand at the windows while they interviewed my wife. But they at least ask my wife if her husband was sitting over there so I am pretty sure that it definitely helped. I will ask my wife about what they asked her and will type it out soon ha ha :D.

    2. wbogard

      wbogard

      Did they tell you when you can collect the passport? If I choose to self collect the passport , what locations (of Aramex?)are there to choose from?

    3. Apalis

      Apalis

      You have to go online and register with Aramex and select the option to pick up or wait for them to deliver to you. Don't worry, they will give you a sheet with the instruction to do all of these.

  9. wbogard

    Hi Leizz, nice to meet you. I will have my interview in SG in Aug. I have a question for you, I hope you don't mind helping me. Did you bring the proof of marriage documents (joint bank statement, chat history, photo pages, etc) that you sent with I-130 before to the interview? Or you only brought the updated documents which have been submitted before to the interview? Because I was thinking NVC probably has forwarded my whole petition package to US embassy, but I'm not sure about tha...

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    2. Apalis

      Apalis

      My interview is on Friday this week July 19th. I am actually the petitioner, I am currently living in Singapore with my wife. She's quite nervous about this so I have to try to prepare her for the interview as best as I can.

    3. wbogard

      wbogard

      Hi Apalis, I'm having the med exam tomorrow as the embassy person said its ok to use old interview letter for med exam and entering the embassy on interview date if somehow I still don't get the new interview letter. All the best to you and your wife, I totally understand how your wife feels as I'm as nervous as hell as well haha. Good luck and keep me posted with your interview result.

    4. Apalis

      Apalis

      Thanks man :). Glad that you made the right decision. Hope that you will be able to interview on the date as in your previous interview letter. We will try out best. We will let you know how it goes :). Good luck with your medical exam and your interview also.

  10. wbogard

    Hi, I sent you my email address to your inbox, if you don't mind exchanging email addresses, it would be easier to communicate through emails. =)

  11. wbogard

    Oh and have you had your medical exam scheduled yet? Keep in touch! =)

  12. wbogard

    Hi, thanks for your comment. Congrats on the case completion at NVC. I just received a checklist for police certificates from SG and HK. Have you got your COC from SG done yet? I'm currently on vacation in HK and just got the PC done here last week. Hope the COC will go smoothly as well. When did you send out the AOS and IV package? Will keep you posted on my visa progress.

    -Wai

  13. wbogard

    Hi not yet. Still waiting for the case to complete.

  14. wbogard

    You mean form I-864 Affidavit of Support? If so, no. Will have to send it after I make the payment for AOS fee.

  15. wbogard

    It came with my case number, and I need to pay the AOS fee and hand in DS-3032 form. I emailed the form instead of mailing it.

  16. wbogard

    Hi, my case was just normal immigrant visa for spouse, not expedited. I was lucky to get approved in a month, I know some people were as lucky as me. But I waited 18 working days to get the first email from NVC when some people got the email within 2 weeks. My case number started with MSC. Hope it helps. Good luck!

    -Wai

  17. wbogard

    Hi ronzkie,

    I got the NVC email today. Hopefully you will get yours soon! Cheers

    -Wai

  18. wbogard

    Anyway, hope the information helps. =) Do you know if NVC has received your I-130 package yet?

  19. wbogard

    HI there,

    I saw your conversation with EmilyS. I got my NOA2 on 19 Dec. And I called NVC on 10 Jan, they said they got my I-130 package but didn't tell when. And they said it could take up to 3 more weeks to hear from NVC (like enter my case into the system i guess?)

    I was expecting to hear from NVC within 2 week time after I got my NOA2, but I guess I'm having bad luck. Anywa...

  20. wbogard

    Thank you! Does it mean you got your case number with that AOS email?

  21. wbogard

    Hi, when did you hear from NVC? This few days or actually on 18 Dec? Because it sounded like you hadn't heard from NVC when we communicated on 29 Dec.

    Thanks! I'm still waiting to hear from NVC.

  22. wbogard

    You're welcome. Will keep you posted.

  23. wbogard

    I called today, they told me it should take 17 business days (included 2 day holidays). So I will call again on 2 Jan. I saw comment that people suggest calling everyday if you don't hear from NVC after a week waiting. But I think since I got my NOV2 much earlier than I expected, and as long as I get the visa before Nov. I will take my time.

  24. wbogard

    HI, just wanted to know if you have heard from NVC yet? Btw, are you from Kansas?

    Thanks!

    -Wai

  25. wbogard

    Hi jdba,

    I hope I didn't misunderstand it, because I checked online for my case status, it has gone to the step called "Post Decision Activity". And it says, "On December 17, 2012, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), ORPHAN.

    Is it the Noa2? My case wasn't expedited, just normal one. Thanks...

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