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Of course I've been checking my emails since I turned in our last forms last week. Well I checked my email a couple times today and NOTHING! I called NVC around 4:45 pm EST to ask the operators what was the status of my case, and he gave me the great news that OUR CASE HAD BEEN COMPLETED TODAY!!! YAAYY! He said that the e-mail should be updated at some point today or tomorrow. He also informed me that there were no more interview slots available for the Kingston Embassy for Sept, and that they begin scheduling interviews the 2nd week of each month. So clearly, I'm going to start bugging them the 1st week of the month because I want an interview in early October! I feel so excited and blessed that this part is over with--only 1 more hurdle to go! Good luck to those still waiting!

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Hi there all...hope someone can help me

here's my case….

My girlfriend and I started dating since 1986 and started living together in 1994. We can't get married that time as she can't get an annulment on her first marriage because she can't locate her ex-husband - they were already separated for 3 years when we started dating. She gave birth to our son last 1996.

Year 2002, my US Immigrant visa application was approved and since we're not married, I can only take my son with me and she was left all alone. Two years ago, she finally located her ex-husband and she filed for an annulment which was granted early this year. I immediately applied for a K-1 visa and saw that one of the requirements was to have met one’s fiancee at least two years from the date of the K-1 visa application. I know that we didn't meet the requirement as the last time my son and I went to see her was 2006, which was out of the 2 year window requirement but the documents I've submitted were I think more than enough to prove that we really have an honest and a genuine relationship.

We were about to visit her last 2007, but her annulment was in the process that time and she needed the money which was about $8,000. So, I don't have a choice but to give her the money and postpone our visit. We planned again to visit her last year but unfortunately her mom passed away before we can even schedule our visit. I have lots of debt of gratitude to her mom (mostly financial), so again instead of visiting her, I decided to give her the money to help her for all the funeral expenses.

Going back to the evidence I've submitted, many of the pictures in the package have dates inside the photos - like a banner on the background saying “Welcome, Christmas Party 1986”, a poster of a stage play we watched and was luckily included in the background that clearly states the time, the month, the day and the year or like the 1994 election banner that was also included in the background and a lot more that will prove that we really have a relationship for the past 20 years now. I've also included the birth certificate of our son clearly stating the she was the mother. I've also included some of my bank account statement showing I'm sending her money every month.

But still they were asking for a proof that we have met personally 2 years prior to the petition . She was my girlfriend for more than 20 years now and we have been living before for 10 years prior to my immigration here in the U.S. plus the fact that she was the mother of my son and I have been sending her money every month up to now (I can back it all up with my bank account statements). The pictures I have sent to them dates back when we first started dating since 1986 up to the time we left last 2003 and the last time we visited her last 2006, I even included a video of the visit.

The only thing that I can afford right now is her plane ticket and a small amount to spend for our wedding once she gets her. Other than that, I am totally out of money – reason why I’m asking for help and suggestions because I don’t have money to pay for an immigration lawyer.

If you guys were in the same situation before, as I am now and you did pull it through without a lawyer’s help, then please reply immediately as I only have few days left to respond to the immigration. And if you think there’s no way I can pull this through without the help of a lawyer, can you suggest one that is good but won’t totally drain my savings? (preferably in the Northern California area)

BTW, I only have until August 25th to reply or they will deny my petition. I still haven’t told my fiancee about the bad news as I know she will die from misery.

Sorry for the long letter guys, I really have to vent my frustration.

Thank you all in advance…

I was in the same situation that my petition was denied on the grounds that we did not see each other in the past two years before filling. I sumbitted my appeal and denied it too saying it was not received on time. They find very little things to deny a petition if all the requirements are not met. I went back home and married my fiance two years ago in a small ceremony and filled both I-130 and I-129f. We finished everything and she will be here next month. Good luck with your process.

APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 08/04/09

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got this in my email this morning

*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: EAC0906451394

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On July 31, 2009, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.

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Hello Everyone, I just checked my email and saw CRIS in the Inbox!!!

The status of this service request is:

Since the date we received your request, we have approved your case and sent an approval notice to you on July 30, 2009 to the address we have on file. If you do not receive the notice within 30 days, and you want an official duplicate for your records, you will need to file a Form I-824 Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition. You can download this form by visiting our website at www.uscis.gov.

If you have any further questions, please call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283

Thank You God!!!!!

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God is the greatest! I feel so blessed! I have no idea how this happened, but I got the following notice in my email just now!

*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***The last processing action taken on your caseReceipt Number: WACXXXXXXXXXXApplication Type: I130 , IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHANCurrent Status: Approval notice sent.On July 30, 2009, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN.

Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Case Status and Processing Dates.*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.

Sincerely,The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

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seconds... minutes... hours.... days... weeks... months... and for some even years have gone by. For us... 3 and a half months. It's a long journey that we've traversed to come this far. Many obstacles that we've managed to hurdle over... and yet still many more to come. I'm happy... jubilant... and excited! But at the same time... sad because I couldn't hold her and hug her when she heard the good news. She's happy! I'm happy! I can hear it in the joyful sobs.

Anyways... I'm at work right now... and received notice that our K-1 petition was approved! YESS!!! Woo hoo!! The long wait is done, but the adventure now begins!

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I am so happy to say before going to bed I checked USCIS online and they approved the petitions on the July 30th!!!!!! 98 days!!! I immediatly called my husband acting like I had bad news for him. He was worried, then I screamed WE GOT OUR APPROVALS HONEYYYYYY!! He was very happy but was at work, so will talk with him again when I wake. Hopefully I'll find sleep. Thank you Lord for answered prayers and continue to be with us through the remainder of this process, In Jesus Name, Amen!!!

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Hello guys,

I am very happy that we got approved already last july 22. My fiance was on travel and when he got home today there was a big surprised in his mailbox.I hope some april filers will get their NOA2 very soon.

Lyn

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Hi to all!im so so happy we got our approval..fiance received by mail yesterday!thanx God..now whats the next step?any ideas?hope to hear from here in vj! thanx in advance and MAY GOD BLESS US ALL!!

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Hi all VJ friends.. I had my interview today and they approved my CR-1 visa :dance: :dance:

Thank you for all supports and helps that you have given me trough this rough journey.

Here is my interview experience:

I came to the embassy on 7.50 AM (the appointment was on 8.00 AM). I met a nice lady who already sat there in the room. She would have her CR-1 interview too.. later on, I found out that she is John1759's wife.. We had a conversation and I was happy to meet her so I didn't feel too nervous.

We waited for immigration counter (we thought that it was still closed), after 45 mins waiting we realized that probably we need to stand in front of the counter so some one will come and ask for our docs. After we stand in front of the counter, then an Indonesian lady came to us and asked for some docs (medical, passport). She asked only one question to me:

1. How long have you been married? More or less then 2 years?

After that, she told me to have a seat until they call my name for biometrics.

I set down and had more conversations with John1759's wife until they call her name to had biometrics. After she was done with that, they called my name to have biometrics, and they asked me to have a seat again until they call my name for interview.

The CO called John7159 wife to have her interview in counter #1 (it is a small room). It didn't took a long time for her. When she opened the door, I just knew that she got approved from her smile

I didn't wait for along time until the CO called my name. The interview it self was in Indonesian language. CO was very nice and polite. He greeted me and asked me to raised my right hand to have my oath. These are his questions:

1. How long did you stayed in the US on your last visit? I said, "one day before 6 months", and he replaied: "WOW, you're exactly know about the US immigration law" I said, "yes"

2. Where did you meet your husband?

3. When did you meet in person?

4. Was it in Indonesia?

5. Oh, did you live there?

6. You have visited the US 3 times haven't you?

He was busy with his computer for a min.. I was waiting for more questions and all of the sudden he said, "relax, don't be too formal" I just smiled and said "oh, ok" (I was so surprised he said that and really glad to have a very nice CO.. I have to say that I wasn't nervous at all!!). He continued the questions:

7. Have your husband ever visited Indonesia?

8. When?

After that he stamped my passport, and at the same time I knew that he approved my visa. He said, "we will issued your visa, please come back on this date to have your visa", and he even said enjoy your life in Oklahoma . It was so fast and only took 5 mins at the most. After I thanked him I leave the room and celebrate our approvals with my friend :dance:

We leave the embassy at 9.38 AM. It was so smooth and painless.. Thanks GOD. It was a big relieve for me and hubby..

I thank all VJ members again for your great helps, and for those who still waiting for NOA2, Case complete and Interview day, hang in there.. you're time will come soon, just keep the faith. I wish you all a good luck and smooth journey :star: :star:

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Hi everyone!

I just want to share my happiness and to ask some questions. My fiance got the NOA2 in the mail today. We're both very happy.

What do we do next? How long will it take before they forward the papers to the NVC and from there to the USEM? Will appreciate your replies guys. Thanks!

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i had a touch on 22nd july! just got the hard copy in mail!

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Since March 23rd I have been tuning into visajourney for guidance and support. Reading all the stories gave me alot of hope and also disappointment. I began noticing alot of April filers being approved and naturally began to wonder if my case had found its way to the mysterious file box in the corner closet at CSC.

I received This email today! (6 Days after the fact)

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

24000 AVILA ROAD

CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER

LAGUNA NIGUEL,CA 92607

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Emailed to **@MSN.COM

Dear M. Brown:

On July 22, 2009, we created and mailed you an Approval Notice at the address we had on file at that time. Please allow two to three weeks for the delivery of your mail. Your address updated currently. This case was approved and forwarded to the National Visa Center. Please send any further correspondence to the following address: NVC, 32 Rochester Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801-2909. Direct phone inquiries to (603) 334-0700. For your own personal records, you can go to our Case Status Online tool on our website at www.uscis.gov and print the page that indicates your case was approved.

If you have any further questions, please call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.

Thanks to all the posts that keep me sain! The journey has just begun but at least CSC is out of the picture for a little while!

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We just got our NOA2! We were #162 on Igor's List today. I just received the email confirmation from the USCIS Vermont Center.

We got our NOA1 March 3, 2009. Thought i'd share this with yall cause it looks like the march filers are up to bat!!

Thank you Jesus!!!

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I'm sorry... I'm just so excited I had to tell somebody! We received our NOA1 on 4/27/09 & received notice via email today from our attorney that the NOA2 was issued 7/22/09. I can't believe it took less than 3 months with no RFEs! Still have a ways to go (waiting for South Africa to issue the police certificate)... but one obstacle down, only a handful to go!

Thanks to all those who participate in these forums & by updating their timelines... this website is an amazing resource.

Blessings to all of you who long to have your fiance'(e) home and in your arms! We're all in this together...

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We had our interview today. It went very smooth and quick. We gave a copy of medical insurance, 2008 tax returns, title of truck, SSN number and bank statements. He verified all the information on the 485 and then said we are approved. Stamped her passport and then we left. He was very nice and professional. My wife said she felt very comfortable with interviewer. We say some other interviewers and they appeared a lot more threatening. Just be well organized and relax, it is not as scary as you think.

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Tim just got our NOA2 in e-mail!!!! WE ARE SOOO HAPPY!!! :dance:

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On July 23, 2009, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E).

Congratulations!

Finally!!! Finally!!! Finally!!! Ivonne passed her CR1 interview at the Bogota Embassy this morning. They only asked her two questions - how we met and where did I live. We are Praising God. Ivonne will arrive in Seattle on Aug. 14th. Thanks to all the visa journey members for their support and help during this process. God bless you all!!!!!

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa

Event Date

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Bogota, Colombia

Marriage : 2008-12-18

I-130 Sent : 2009-01-06

I-130 NOA1 : 2009-01-12

I-130 Approved : 2009-02-27

NVC Received : 2009-03-10

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2009-03-17

Pay I-864 Bill 2009-03-17

Receive I-864 Package :

Return Completed I-864 : 2009-03-24

Return Completed DS-3032 : 2009-03-19

Receive IV Bill : 2009-03-31

Pay IV Bill : 2009-04-03

Receive Instruction Package : 2009-06-01

Case Completed at NVC : 2009-05-05

NVC Left : 2009-06-04

Consulate Received :

Packet 3 Received :

Packet 3 Sent :

Packet 4 Received :

Interview Date : 2009-07-13

Visa Received : In about six days

US Entry : 2009-08-14

Comments : Passed interview 13 July 2009!!!!

Processing

Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 46 days from your NOA1 date.

Your interview took 182 days from your I-130 NOA1 date.

Congratulations!

Receipt Number: WAC091XXXXX

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On July 10, 2009, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.

VJ dates were on the money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Hi Guys,

Just wanted to share my happiness! Got my approval notice yesterday.

See my timeline below..

Thanks, and goodluck for those who are still waiting....

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Ladies and Gentleman

We finally received our letter of aproval yesterday, we are so happy and the journey comes to and end. I want to give thanks to all of you for your help for been part of this forum and to share the information we all of Us.

Again thanks

and we move to the next step the US Citizenchip.

thanks

Ivan & Clara

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Finally I'm APPROVED

*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: ***

Application Type: I130 , IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On July 10, 2009, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.

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Hello VJ Fam,

We have fantastic news to share;

Earlier today my husband was issued a CR/1 visa at the consulate in Georgetown, Guyana.

We are extremely thrilled & equally relieved at the positive outcome of our interview. But we must express our thanks & sincere

appreciation to all of you for your prompts responses & kind words of encouragement during our time of need. We are incredibly thankful for

the priceless friendships we have created. Also, for those of you awaiting the completion of your petition keep hanging in there, your time is almost here.

Thank you again & God’s blessing to one & all.

Yours truly,

Maleena & Sunil

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HI to everybody, This morning I had my interview thanks God for the asnwered prayed and to all of you here who helped answered all my queries. It was a smooth interview I left home at 5:45am arrived at the USEM around 6:30 got inside at 6:50 finger printing around 8am waited another hour my number flashed on the screen 9:10 then at 10:05 my number flashed again for CO interview it took only 7mins then he said congratulations you're approved!

Here's the Pre screener's asked me:

1. how did you meet?

2. when did you got married?

3. what is his work?

4. how many times he visited you?

5. when was the last time you saw him?

6. how many years you worked abroad? what was your worked? (she asked me twice about this question same withe the CO)

7 how old is your husband?

8. how old are you?

She asked for e-mails and pics. I had my up dated local police clearance but she didnt ask for it but its good to have them ready. I have eveything ready and put it in different colors of folders just in case.

The CO asked me the same questions with the pre screener.

Again thank you very much for sharing your insights.

Congratulations!!! :dance: