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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Colombia
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Good things come to those who wait.

06-19-07 - 1st trip to Bogota

09-02-07 - 2nd trip to Bogota

11-05-07 - 3rd trip to Bogota

02-04-08 - 4th trip to Bogota

03-06-08 - 5th trip to Bogota

07-05-08 - 6th trip to Bogota

10-27-08 - 7th trip to Bogota

12-03-08 - Mailed petition to Vermont Service Center (FedEx lost it for a day, LONG STORY)

12-05-08 - Vermont Service Center received it

12-05-08 - NOA1 (date)

12-09-08 - Touched

12-15-08 - Received NOA1 in mail

01-16-09 - 8th trip to Bogota

03-26-09 - 9th trip to Bogota

03-27-09 - NOA2 APPROVED

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: South Africa
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:lol: I just love this PurpleFrog

Our K1 Journey Timeline

06.00.1998 - Met Online

12.22.2008 - I-129F received by VSC

12.22.2008 - NOA1 issued

04.08.2009 - NOA2 in 107 days - Igors List #174

04.14.2009 - NVC sent to Consulate in South Africa

04.29.2009 - Consulate received

05.04.2009 - Packet #3 received

05.08.2009 - Packet #4 received

05.14.2009 - Medical - Passed

06.22.2009 - Interview - APPROVED

06.29.2009 - Visa in hand

08.06.2009 - POE - Boston

08.22.2009 - Returned to South Africa

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Brazil
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Hahahah! That is great! :jest:

AoS...EaD...AP Journey

09.28.09 - AoS Packet Sent

09.29.09 - Packet Received

10.05.09 - Noa1 x's 3

10.06.09 - Check Cashed

10.09.09 - 3 Noa Hard Copies Arrive

10.14.09 - Biometrics Letter Arrives

10.21.09 - Case Transferred to CSC

10.26.09 - Transfer Letter Arrives

10.27..09 - Touched & Added to Uscis Site

10.28.09 - Walk-In Biometrics Done & Touched

10.29.09 - Touched

10.30.09 - Scheduled Biometrics Appointment

11.02 & 11.03.09 - I485 touched

11.12.09 - EaD & AP Approved

11.16.09 - AP Letter Arrives in Mail

11.21.09 - EaD Card Arrives in Mail

12.09.09 - AOS APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

12.09.08 - 12.09.09 - Exactly 1 year from K1 first Noa to Aos Approval

Next Step....

Lifting Conditions 9.07.11

x.xThe universe may not always play fair, but at least it's got a hell of a sense of humor x.x

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:lol: That's a good one. :lol:

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My AOS Timeline

I-751

01/17/12: Mailed priority with delivery conf.

01/20/12: Arrived Vermont service center

01/24/12: Check Cashed.....yippeee

01/26/12: Received NOA in the mail

02/14/12: ASC APPOINTMENT NOTICE

03/08/12: Biometrics appointment date

01/10/12: 10 year green card in the mail!

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Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Canada
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I think I would be better off to join this message board. Haha, this way I'm with people who are more in my timeframe. So, how's it going guys?

I-751 file: 11/07/11

NOA1 date: 11/10/11

Biometrics: 11/30/11

Approval: 08/17/12

Hold what you got and maintain.

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Colombia
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I think I would be better off to join this message board. Haha, this way I'm with people who are more in my timeframe. So, how's it going guys?

Bean, wow. That's a rough scenario. I'm sorry to hear about that delay! Damn! What's the story there? Did they offer you an explaination?

On the plus side of things, it seems that Vermont is stepping up their I-129F processing times. What do you all think is a reasonable expectation for us December filers? Is mid-March overly optimistic?

Just a quick side-note: I've been checking this forum multiple times a day. I'm barely a month into this process and I can't say enough how much better it feels to share the experience with this community. I am glad to be a member here and everyone's support has been, is, and will continue to be invaluable. :-)

- JB

K-1 Visa Timeline

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I-129F Sent : 12/1/2008

I-129F NOA1 : 12/8/2008

::1st Touch: 3/13/2009 (Temp Change of Address)

::2nd Touch: 3/16/2009

::3rd Touch: 3/26/2009 (Permanent Change of Address)

I-129F NOA2 : 4/13/2009

NVC Received : 4/14/2009

NVC Left : 4/15/2009

Consulate Received : 4/20/2009

Packet 3 Received : n/a (Did not wait for hardcopy)

Packet 3 Sent : 4/21/2009

Packet 4 Received : 4/24/2009

Interview Date : 6/2/2009 (Approved)

Visa Received : 6/9/2009

US Entry : 6/12/2009

Marriage : 6/16/2009

AOS Timeline

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I-485 and I765 Sent : 7/5/2009

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Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Canada
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I think I would be better off to join this message board. Haha, this way I'm with people who are more in my timeframe. So, how's it going guys?

Bean, wow. That's a rough scenario. I'm sorry to hear about that delay! Damn! What's the story there? Did they offer you an explaination?

On the plus side of things, it seems that Vermont is stepping up their I-129F processing times. What do you all think is a reasonable expectation for us December filers? Is mid-March overly optimistic?

Just a quick side-note: I've been checking this forum multiple times a day. I'm barely a month into this process and I can't say enough how much better it feels to share the experience with this community. I am glad to be a member here and everyone's support has been, is, and will continue to be invaluable. :-)

- JB

Probably a little too optimistic but hey, good things happen. So, I'm not going to completely shoot it down. We will never know what the problem was with our petition. He called USCIS and they said without a case number they can't help us. He sent in a letter (I kind of knew that wouldn't change anything) and it didn't receive a response or result in a cashed cheque. But hey, I'm here the process has started and I'm very happy to know I can be with my SO in the next year. :)

I think the most important thing is not to obessively check anything. That will just lead to stress. Wait for them to contact you, vent when you need to, and enjoy the experience (if that is even possible).

I-751 file: 11/07/11

NOA1 date: 11/10/11

Biometrics: 11/30/11

Approval: 08/17/12

Hold what you got and maintain.

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: South Africa
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I think I would be better off to join this message board. Haha, this way I'm with people who are more in my timeframe. So, how's it going guys?

Bean, wow. That's a rough scenario. I'm sorry to hear about that delay! Damn! What's the story there? Did they offer you an explaination?

On the plus side of things, it seems that Vermont is stepping up their I-129F processing times. What do you all think is a reasonable expectation for us December filers? Is mid-March overly optimistic?

Just a quick side-note: I've been checking this forum multiple times a day. I'm barely a month into this process and I can't say enough how much better it feels to share the experience with this community. I am glad to be a member here and everyone's support has been, is, and will continue to be invaluable. :-)

- JB

Beans, what an awefull delay in your journey. Strongs! Great to have you join us December filers though. Let us know what the situation was there, or did they just not give you an explanation.

Bono, you filed very early December, your optimism might just pay off, lets hold thumbs for you.

I'm aiming late for mine... mid June...then I have something else to get excited about when it's processed earlier :P

Our K1 Journey Timeline

06.00.1998 - Met Online

12.22.2008 - I-129F received by VSC

12.22.2008 - NOA1 issued

04.08.2009 - NOA2 in 107 days - Igors List #174

04.14.2009 - NVC sent to Consulate in South Africa

04.29.2009 - Consulate received

05.04.2009 - Packet #3 received

05.08.2009 - Packet #4 received

05.14.2009 - Medical - Passed

06.22.2009 - Interview - APPROVED

06.29.2009 - Visa in hand

08.06.2009 - POE - Boston

08.22.2009 - Returned to South Africa

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Brazil
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Yay! I'm excited to see a new timeline option - sort by NOA date versus date sent. Using that we moved up to a whopping 419! :dance:

AoS...EaD...AP Journey

09.28.09 - AoS Packet Sent

09.29.09 - Packet Received

10.05.09 - Noa1 x's 3

10.06.09 - Check Cashed

10.09.09 - 3 Noa Hard Copies Arrive

10.14.09 - Biometrics Letter Arrives

10.21.09 - Case Transferred to CSC

10.26.09 - Transfer Letter Arrives

10.27..09 - Touched & Added to Uscis Site

10.28.09 - Walk-In Biometrics Done & Touched

10.29.09 - Touched

10.30.09 - Scheduled Biometrics Appointment

11.02 & 11.03.09 - I485 touched

11.12.09 - EaD & AP Approved

11.16.09 - AP Letter Arrives in Mail

11.21.09 - EaD Card Arrives in Mail

12.09.09 - AOS APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

12.09.08 - 12.09.09 - Exactly 1 year from K1 first Noa to Aos Approval

Next Step....

Lifting Conditions 9.07.11

x.xThe universe may not always play fair, but at least it's got a hell of a sense of humor x.x

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: South Africa
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December filers, you've become quiet :unsure:

Just checking in to make sure you're all still being positive and trying your best at being patient. Just remember, every day that goes by, is another day closer to being with our loved ones.

Take care :star:

Our K1 Journey Timeline

06.00.1998 - Met Online

12.22.2008 - I-129F received by VSC

12.22.2008 - NOA1 issued

04.08.2009 - NOA2 in 107 days - Igors List #174

04.14.2009 - NVC sent to Consulate in South Africa

04.29.2009 - Consulate received

05.04.2009 - Packet #3 received

05.08.2009 - Packet #4 received

05.14.2009 - Medical - Passed

06.22.2009 - Interview - APPROVED

06.29.2009 - Visa in hand

08.06.2009 - POE - Boston

08.22.2009 - Returned to South Africa

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Colombia
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Thanks, BL2B! It's so tough!!! I just contacted my local Congresswoman in hopes of getting some clarification. Being apart for an extended period is tough and straining enough; when you add USCIS's lack of transparency and their decision to not update their processing time information page since SEPTEMBER 08, I could go completely gray by the time we're adjudicated!!

But thanks for the well-wishes! It does go a long way to have all this support!

K-1 Visa Timeline

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I-129F Sent : 12/1/2008

I-129F NOA1 : 12/8/2008

::1st Touch: 3/13/2009 (Temp Change of Address)

::2nd Touch: 3/16/2009

::3rd Touch: 3/26/2009 (Permanent Change of Address)

I-129F NOA2 : 4/13/2009

NVC Received : 4/14/2009

NVC Left : 4/15/2009

Consulate Received : 4/20/2009

Packet 3 Received : n/a (Did not wait for hardcopy)

Packet 3 Sent : 4/21/2009

Packet 4 Received : 4/24/2009

Interview Date : 6/2/2009 (Approved)

Visa Received : 6/9/2009

US Entry : 6/12/2009

Marriage : 6/16/2009

AOS Timeline

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I-485 and I765 Sent : 7/5/2009

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December filers, you've become quiet :unsure:

Just checking in to make sure you're all still being positive and trying your best at being patient. Just remember, every day that goes by, is another day closer to being with our loved ones.

Take care :star:

We're still here :) Just having a look around the forums and their features, have to say it's fantastic, advice everywhere on a wide variety of things such as moving over to the USA, shipping companies, passport renewal etc etc.

Also being a Math Teacher (Jim) I like the bar graphs produced by Captain Ewok, much easier on the eye and gives you some perspective on how long we got to wait for. Now lets hope Vermont gets a move on because I'm due back in the UK on Sunday and it is going to be hard being away from her.

K1 Visa Timeline
15th Dec 08 - I129F posted to VSC
1st June 09 - Interview at 9am, Medical at 2:50pm
15th June 09 - K1 Visa approved and received
23rd June 09 - Point of Entry (Atlanta, Georgia)
17th July 09 - Married


AOS + EAD + AP Timeline
25th Aug 09 - AOS + EAD + AP posted to Chicago Lockbox
2nd Oct 09 - EAD + AP Approved
22nd Oct 09 - AOS Approved
30th Oct 09 - Green Card in hand!


Removing Conditions Timeline
29th Sept 11 - I-751 posted to VSC
26th Sept 12 - Approved

 

Citizenship Timeline

20th Feb 15 - N-400 posted to Lewisville Lockbox

15th June 15 - Interview

1st July 15 - Oath Ceremony

NOW A US CITIZEN!

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: United Kingdom
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Thanks, BL2B! It's so tough!!! I just contacted my local Congresswoman in hopes of getting some clarification. Being apart for an extended period is tough and straining enough; when you add USCIS's lack of transparency and their decision to not update their processing time information page since SEPTEMBER 08, I could go completely gray by the time we're adjudicated!!

But thanks for the well-wishes! It does go a long way to have all this support!

you can always use this website to get a rough idea about the speed at which they're processing the applications.

http://cse.ssl.berkeley.edu/igor/vjdata/vsc.aspx

i filed my application on the first of december and got my NO1 on the 5th, so I'd be ranked somewhere around the 400 region :/

best of luck to everyone.

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Brazil
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The new Igor's List is here -

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/monthly_filers.php

-with some cool new options.

It seems the old list isn't being updated anymore?

All I know is we're finally we're moving up the list instead of down! I'll take it! :thumbs:

AoS...EaD...AP Journey

09.28.09 - AoS Packet Sent

09.29.09 - Packet Received

10.05.09 - Noa1 x's 3

10.06.09 - Check Cashed

10.09.09 - 3 Noa Hard Copies Arrive

10.14.09 - Biometrics Letter Arrives

10.21.09 - Case Transferred to CSC

10.26.09 - Transfer Letter Arrives

10.27..09 - Touched & Added to Uscis Site

10.28.09 - Walk-In Biometrics Done & Touched

10.29.09 - Touched

10.30.09 - Scheduled Biometrics Appointment

11.02 & 11.03.09 - I485 touched

11.12.09 - EaD & AP Approved

11.16.09 - AP Letter Arrives in Mail

11.21.09 - EaD Card Arrives in Mail

12.09.09 - AOS APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

12.09.08 - 12.09.09 - Exactly 1 year from K1 first Noa to Aos Approval

Next Step....

Lifting Conditions 9.07.11

x.xThe universe may not always play fair, but at least it's got a hell of a sense of humor x.x

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