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There is a wonderful mix of MENA vj'ers ---------some have their SO's here and some are waiting. This thread is for the ones clicking on the USCIS website 1,000 times a day. For the ones having to rel

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Still on AP, but that's ok...I'm hoping for Thursday :P

Wow, 3 months of AP? :angry: I hope you get through soon. (F)

Pandora and Hesam

K-3 Visa

Service Center : Vermont Service Center

Consulate : Montreal, Canada

Marriage : 2008-08-29 in Canada

I-130 Sent : 2008-10-14

I-130 NOA1 : 2008-10-20

I-130F NOA2 : 2009-05-04

I-129F Sent : 2008-11-25

I-129F NOA1 : 2008-11-28

I-129F NOA2 : 2009-05-04

NVC Received : 2009-05-12

Packet 3 Received : 2009-05-19

Packet 3 Sent : 2009-06-10

Interview: 2009-09-10 APPROVED

See my interview experience here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...=217544&hl=

Visa Received : 2009-09-16

US Entry : 2009-09-27

EAD received: 2009-12-21

AOS interview: 2010-02-05 (medical exam missing from documents)

Recieved RFE for missing medical exam that they lost. Submitted new exam March 10, 2010.

Notified that he is in background checks after submitting three service requests: July, 2010

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Jackie, did your SO already have his interview or is this AP from NVC? I'm just wondering if AP is possible after the interview.... the waiting with nothing to do is so lonnnnngggg.

Amanda,

I do like arabian music, and I did before I met my husband. I learned a lot of arabic from egyptian friends, as I've always been fascinated by ancient egyptian mythology and took two trips there before I met and visited my man in Jordan. He doesn't help me learn arabic much more though because we are always working on his english, however I got books and taught myself the alphabet recently, too bad I don't know how to spell anything and my vocabulary is limited to pleasantries and necessities, pretty much. I hope someday to be proficient. And I really like Asala and Elissa, as far as famous arabian artists go.

Also, one of the first things I loved about my husband was his voice, and when he sings to me I just... can't get enough. His voice is my favorite of all, so delicious. Even better than cookies! So I can sleep, I always call him and wake him up for work so he can wish me sweet dreams. Which I have to do soon....

Peace,

Mariah

Marriage : 2008-07-03

I-130 Sent : 2008-09-30

I-130 NOA1 : 2008-10-03

Dec 22 2008 Transferred to California Service Center

I-130 Approved : 2009-01-12

NVC Received : 2009-1-16

Officially in AVR : 2009-1-17 emailed scanned DS 3032

DS 3032 generated and accepted via email/ AOS I-864 generated : 2009-1-23

Received I-864 Bill : 2009-1-26

Pay I-864 Bill : 2009-1-26 status PAID 1-28

Pay IV Bill : 2009-1-26 status PAID 1-28

Send Completed I 864 and IV Package (overnight) : 2009-2-4 (had to wait for hubby's PC and original birth certificate to arrive)

Case Completed at NVC : 2009-2-11 !!!!

NVC Left : Received email March 3rd

Medical Completed : March 12, 2009

Interview Date : April 22, 2009. 8 am. VISA APPROVED!!!

Visa in Hand : April 27th, 2008!!! Arrival May 11th! POE JFK

Processing Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 101 days from your NOA1 date. NVC completed in 26 days! Interview was 201 days from Noa 1.

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Y's_habibitk   2

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Jackie, did your SO already have his interview or is this AP from NVC? I'm just wondering if AP is possible after the interview.... the waiting with nothing to do is so lonnnnngggg.

its actually pretty rare to get AP at nvc, its usually post interview.

hopefully jackie gets out soon and those of us waiting for interviews dont get it :D

"you fondle my trigger then you blame my gun"

Timeline: 13 month long journey from filing to visa in hand

If you were lucky and got an approval and reunion with your loved one rather quickly; Please refrain from telling people who waited 6+ months just to get out of a service center to "chill out" or to "stop whining" It's insensitive,and unecessary. Once you walk a mile in their shoes you will understand and be heard.

Thanks!

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mm Amen Lisa, here's to thinking positively about visa stamps and airplane tickets :)

Marriage : 2008-07-03

I-130 Sent : 2008-09-30

I-130 NOA1 : 2008-10-03

Dec 22 2008 Transferred to California Service Center

I-130 Approved : 2009-01-12

NVC Received : 2009-1-16

Officially in AVR : 2009-1-17 emailed scanned DS 3032

DS 3032 generated and accepted via email/ AOS I-864 generated : 2009-1-23

Received I-864 Bill : 2009-1-26

Pay I-864 Bill : 2009-1-26 status PAID 1-28

Pay IV Bill : 2009-1-26 status PAID 1-28

Send Completed I 864 and IV Package (overnight) : 2009-2-4 (had to wait for hubby's PC and original birth certificate to arrive)

Case Completed at NVC : 2009-2-11 !!!!

NVC Left : Received email March 3rd

Medical Completed : March 12, 2009

Interview Date : April 22, 2009. 8 am. VISA APPROVED!!!

Visa in Hand : April 27th, 2008!!! Arrival May 11th! POE JFK

Processing Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 101 days from your NOA1 date. NVC completed in 26 days! Interview was 201 days from Noa 1.

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Y's_habibitk   2

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mm Amen Lisa, here's to thinking positively about visa stamps and airplane tickets :)

your guys' interview is just a week or so after ours. I'll post the details for you and Amanda :)

"you fondle my trigger then you blame my gun"

Timeline: 13 month long journey from filing to visa in hand

If you were lucky and got an approval and reunion with your loved one rather quickly; Please refrain from telling people who waited 6+ months just to get out of a service center to "chill out" or to "stop whining" It's insensitive,and unecessary. Once you walk a mile in their shoes you will understand and be heard.

Thanks!

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I have a friend who's hubby went through Amman last year, she was just telling me (as he was dictating from the couch) that they asked him all about her and details of her family, and if he liked America and why. He said that he likes America and that he will make it his first country in his heart and soul... hehe.

Have you guys talked about plane tickets yet? I was wondering about getting standby tickets or maybe refundable or transferable ones is a good idea, I have no idea how much the price might change if trying to get them for only a week in advance.... anyone knowledgeable about that?

Right now Delta has one way tickets in May from Amman to JFK to Pittsburgh for 800.... I know I'm jumping the gun, but I have to keep my head busy. :D

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Marriage : 2008-07-03

I-130 Sent : 2008-09-30

I-130 NOA1 : 2008-10-03

Dec 22 2008 Transferred to California Service Center

I-130 Approved : 2009-01-12

NVC Received : 2009-1-16

Officially in AVR : 2009-1-17 emailed scanned DS 3032

DS 3032 generated and accepted via email/ AOS I-864 generated : 2009-1-23

Received I-864 Bill : 2009-1-26

Pay I-864 Bill : 2009-1-26 status PAID 1-28

Pay IV Bill : 2009-1-26 status PAID 1-28

Send Completed I 864 and IV Package (overnight) : 2009-2-4 (had to wait for hubby's PC and original birth certificate to arrive)

Case Completed at NVC : 2009-2-11 !!!!

NVC Left : Received email March 3rd

Medical Completed : March 12, 2009

Interview Date : April 22, 2009. 8 am. VISA APPROVED!!!

Visa in Hand : April 27th, 2008!!! Arrival May 11th! POE JFK

Processing Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 101 days from your NOA1 date. NVC completed in 26 days! Interview was 201 days from Noa 1.

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Y's_habibitk   2

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passing Jax the milk

thanks for the warm wishes rajaa :)

Mariah,

We are not buying any tickets until he has a visa in hand. I dont think its a good idea. The price will probably go up when booked on short notice, but we both feel like it would be too presumptuous to buy tix until visa is in hand or at least been shipped.

Dont know about stand by or refundable tix. :unsure:

amanda,

I (L) music too and I dont think I could live without it. It would be a sad grey world without music.

I like most arabic music I hear, and i have a couple cd's. I wouldnt say Im out searching for it.

My husband likes some american bands that I dont, and probably vice versa.. he hasnt been subjected to the constant berage of my music yet, to tell :lol:

Hoping for good news soon for everyone :dance:

Lisa

"you fondle my trigger then you blame my gun"

Timeline: 13 month long journey from filing to visa in hand

If you were lucky and got an approval and reunion with your loved one rather quickly; Please refrain from telling people who waited 6+ months just to get out of a service center to "chill out" or to "stop whining" It's insensitive,and unecessary. Once you walk a mile in their shoes you will understand and be heard.

Thanks!

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I have a friend who's hubby went through Amman last year, she was just telling me (as he was dictating from the couch) that they asked him all about her and details of her family, and if he liked America and why. He said that he likes America and that he will make it his first country in his heart and soul... hehe.

Have you guys talked about plane tickets yet? I was wondering about getting standby tickets or maybe refundable or transferable ones is a good idea, I have no idea how much the price might change if trying to get them for only a week in advance.... anyone knowledgeable about that?

Right now Delta has one way tickets in May from Amman to JFK to Pittsburgh for 800.... I know I'm jumping the gun, but I have to keep my head busy. :D

I realllly wouldn't buy a ticket unless the visa is in hand and you know exactly for sure when he's coming. You risk losing a lot of money. I wouldn't even look at airfares until it was time to buy them because I know if I saw a good fare, my heart would sink. That's just me, though

(and in the end, even with visa in hand, and tickets bought, I had to change them and lost money cause he wasn't ready to come :wacko: )

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2009-07-11 AOS packet mailed (and supposedly delivered the same day)

2009-07-15 NOA1 for I-485, I-131, I-765 (USCIS rec'd date is 07-12)

2009-08-05 Case transferred to CSC

2009-08-12 no biometrics yet.......called on 30 day mark to report no biometrics, a service inquiry has been made on the case.....

2009-08-25 - received Biometrics appointment letter!

2009-08-27 I-131 (AP) approved

2009-09-15 Biometrics appointment

2009-09-15 EAD Card production ordered!

2009-09-23 EAD Card received

2009-10-06 GC approved/card production ordered

2009-10-13 GC received in the mail!

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Looks scrumptious Jackie, and my DH tends to think negatively like that too, just imagine if they are shipping his visa now.

So I called about refundable and stand by tickets, not a good idea, they charge almost three times more for refundable (2100$), the lady was like, well you can get your money back, I said lady I could buy at least two tickets at normal price for that much. So waiting til visa in hand is definitely the only option. Just for curiousity I did a booking for a one way ticket for tomorrow and the price was the same (800$) so hopefully they won't jack the price up in May either. Plus Delta's fares don't change until June so here's to wishing everyone a visa before June :)

Yah, Star, giving him a little time to make arrangements is nice :D hehe, but when we started this I was hopefully telling DH that he'll be in America before my birthday (may 21) and now that it's such a good prospect I'm just itching for it.

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Marriage : 2008-07-03

I-130 Sent : 2008-09-30

I-130 NOA1 : 2008-10-03

Dec 22 2008 Transferred to California Service Center

I-130 Approved : 2009-01-12

NVC Received : 2009-1-16

Officially in AVR : 2009-1-17 emailed scanned DS 3032

DS 3032 generated and accepted via email/ AOS I-864 generated : 2009-1-23

Received I-864 Bill : 2009-1-26

Pay I-864 Bill : 2009-1-26 status PAID 1-28

Pay IV Bill : 2009-1-26 status PAID 1-28

Send Completed I 864 and IV Package (overnight) : 2009-2-4 (had to wait for hubby's PC and original birth certificate to arrive)

Case Completed at NVC : 2009-2-11 !!!!

NVC Left : Received email March 3rd

Medical Completed : March 12, 2009

Interview Date : April 22, 2009. 8 am. VISA APPROVED!!!

Visa in Hand : April 27th, 2008!!! Arrival May 11th! POE JFK

Processing Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 101 days from your NOA1 date. NVC completed in 26 days! Interview was 201 days from Noa 1.

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