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Angel7422   0

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Guess who is now married to a US Citizen......MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE, lol

My husband took his citizenship test on December 16th and passed, yayyyyy :dance::dance::dance::dance: . He completed his oath on the same day which was great because I never want to go through Atlanta again....sheesh the crazy traffic[thank goodness my dad drove us there]. The best part is no more paperwork and no more stressing about the wait time. Yesterday we went to the driver's license office and had his status upgraded from legal permanent resident to US Citizen, paid the fee and had the words "foreign national" taken off his driver's license. My husband also had the privilege of registering to vote which he was too excited to do. Now all we have to do is go to the social security office to upgrade his status there so he will be able to get the benefits he is now entitled to as a US Citizen, update his information at our bank, and last but not least apply for his US passport :dance::dance::dance: .

He called our family in Egypt to tell them the good news and they were happy, although it took him several tries because of the connection problems with the phones. I think my husband checked his naturalization certificate a zillion times to make sure he wasn't dreaming. The only thing he wished is that his picture on his naturalization certificate looked better. I am so very proud of my husband :yes::yes: . I think I have told almost everyone in my office, especially the naysayers. My mom was like I told you he would do great and that he had it in the bag, I had to admit she was right because I was totally stressed about the test[ I was hoping and praying that he got a nice interviewer and he did] I want to thank GOD for all the wonderous blessings he has bestowed upon us.

Anyways thats my BIG NEWS!! Okay one more happy dance :dance::dance::dance: .

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4/7/08 -------> Rec'd email from USCIS showing Card Ordered, Woot Woot

4/14/08 -----> 10 yr green card in hand

Citizenship Timeline

8/20/08 -------> Mailed N-400 to TSC

8/21/08 -------> N-400 rec'd by TSC @ 10:42 am signed for by C Maxa

8/26/08 -------> Check cashed

8/28/08 -------> Called USCIS was told biometrics scheduled for Sept 12 @ 3 pm

9/02/08 -------> Received NOA 1 showing receipt date as August 22, 2008

9/02/08 -------> Received bio appt by snail mail verifying scheduled date as 9/12 @ 3 pm

9/12/08 -------> Fingerprints taken

12/16/08------> Interview @ 10:05 am [PASSED]; OAth given at 2 pm

***MY HUSBAND IS NOW A USC***

12/29/08 -----> Filed for US passport book and passport card for my husband

01/08/09 -----> Rec'd US passport book in mail today; still waiting for card and return of natz cert

1/10/09 ------> Rec'd US passport card and Natz cert.

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caybee   21

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Woo-hoo! Congratulations!!! What a great feeling that must be!

:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

I'm the USC.

11/05/2007........Conditional permanent residency effective date.

01/10/2008........Two-year green card in hand.

08/08/2009........Our son was born <3

08/08/2009........Filed for removal of conditions.

12/16/2009........ROC was approved.

11/05/2010........Eligible for Naturalization.

03/01/2011........Separated.

11/05/2012........Eligible for Naturalization.

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prince+angel   3

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This is the beginning of MANY more happy dances for you both!

Wishing you all the best as this journey is now complete!

WOW, its time to exhale now!

I'm sure its been a roller coaster ride for you both - cherish each moment together - YOU 2 MADE IT!

So many blessings to you both!

Congratulations (F)

The Story of Prince & his Angel

Our Marriage in Ariana, Tunisia - May 1, 2008

Service Center: Vermont Service Center

U.S. Embassy: Tunis, Tunisia

The Journey through VSC:

I-130: June 09, 2008 to April 03, 2009

I-129F: August 5, 2008 to April 03, 2009

The Journey through NVC:

Received by NVC: April 04, 2009

Left NVC: April 13, 2009

The Journey through the Consulate:

April 24, 2009 - May 14, 2009

May 19, 2009 Interview Day @ 11:00 am - PASSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

May 20, 2009 Picked up VISA

June 26, 2009 Prince flies to America, arrives to JFK - exactly 18 months from the day we met!!

The Journey through AOS:

May 05, 2010 - mailed I-485

May 11, 2010 - text message stating application received

May 13, 2010 - NOA1 for AOS

May 17, 2010 - Biometrics letter rec'd

June 10, 2010 - Biometrics appt

August 03, 2010 - AOS @10:45 am - "conditional" approval pending corrected medical form by Civil Surgeon

Sept 8, 2010 - AOS Approved for 10 year Greencard!!!

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Rosalinda   0

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CONGRATULATIONS to you and your husband. It must be a great feeling to come to such a great accomplishment. I am sure it has been long time coming...

Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!

Met husband July 2005

Married August 2006

Interview for CR-1 Scheduled for December 2007

Administrative Process

Husband was instructed to send passport, new medical, police certificate 02-08-09

VISA IN HAND Feb. 19, 2009 * AP lasted 1 year and 51 days*

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KHPerfectMatch   1

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Alf Mabrook! I am encouraged after looking at your timeline... Wow that was fast! I'm sure it didn't feel fast to you, but as we sit waiting for the biometrics appt. we can't imagine that in just a few years he could be a citizen.

I'm shocked at how many places you had to do things to change him to a "citizen"... I don't think any of the places you mentioned here even ask if you are a citizen... The bank??? The DMV??? Very interesting...

Congratulations Again,

K

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Staashi   371

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Congrats Nikki & Wael!!!

My hubby did his on July 4th. It was wonderful...more than anything it is so nice not to have to deal with USCIS ever again, unless we want to apply for his parents. I always tell people that getting the visa was the easy part...just wait for all the other stuff that comes your way. How awesome to have it all done. :thumbs:

God bless you both!

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Angel7422   0

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Thanks to everyone for your congratulations. Also one big thanks to creators of VJ and everyone that makes up VJ because without this website and the ppl in it I would have been lost.

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4/7/08 -------> Rec'd email from USCIS showing Card Ordered, Woot Woot

4/14/08 -----> 10 yr green card in hand

Citizenship Timeline

8/20/08 -------> Mailed N-400 to TSC

8/21/08 -------> N-400 rec'd by TSC @ 10:42 am signed for by C Maxa

8/26/08 -------> Check cashed

8/28/08 -------> Called USCIS was told biometrics scheduled for Sept 12 @ 3 pm

9/02/08 -------> Received NOA 1 showing receipt date as August 22, 2008

9/02/08 -------> Received bio appt by snail mail verifying scheduled date as 9/12 @ 3 pm

9/12/08 -------> Fingerprints taken

12/16/08------> Interview @ 10:05 am [PASSED]; OAth given at 2 pm

***MY HUSBAND IS NOW A USC***

12/29/08 -----> Filed for US passport book and passport card for my husband

01/08/09 -----> Rec'd US passport book in mail today; still waiting for card and return of natz cert

1/10/09 ------> Rec'd US passport card and Natz cert.

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tenderheartusa79   14

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first off I want to say congrats!!!!

second.... how long does a person have to be in the u.s. until they take the test?

3 years if you are married to a US citizen and 5 years if you are not

Nothing's impossible . Nothing's unreachable .When I am weary you make me stronger

This love is beautiful .So unforgettable . I feel no winter cold when we are together .

Will you stand by me ?!!!Hold on and never let me go .

Will you stand by me?!! With you i know i belong . When the story gets told .

When day turns into night .I look into your eyes . I see my future now .All the world and its wonder

This love wont fade away.And through the hardest days . I will never question us .You are the reason my only reason.

I'm blessed to find what i need in a world loosing hope. you are my only believe .

You make things right every time after time.....

Will you stand by me ?!!!

I love you so much and i miss you so much more .

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wow thats fantastic! congratulations!!!!!!!!!!

:dance::dance::dance::dance:

Visited Jordan-December 2004

Interview-December 2005

Visa approved-December 2005, 1 week later after supplying "more information"

Arrived U.S.A.-December 2005

Removed Conditions-September 2008

Divorced in December 2013

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MoroccanInTexas   24

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first off I want to say congrats!!!!

second.... how long does a person have to be in the u.s. until they take the test?

Salam,

In order to take the test you will need to be either:

Legal resident for five years

Or three years from your first Green card if you are married to a US Citizen

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CasandraYounes   0

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Congrats...now must be a happy tine for you and your husband. This paperwork journey is finally over. I wish you and your husband the best of luck because there will be more good things to come with his new status.

Casandra and Aziz's Timeline
03/26/07 - Received my first call from Aziz
07/21/07 - 1st trip
12/14/07 - 2nd visit to Morocco
05/20/08 - 3rd visit to Morocco
07/10/08 - Married in Morocco
02/15/09 - 4th trip to Morocco

05/12/12 - 1st trip to Morocco together

CR1 Visa Journey
10/06/08 - Sent I-130 Packet
10/09/08 - Received NOA1
04/24/09 - Approval Notice Sent for I-130
07/13/09 - Informed by NVC Casa consulate busy***wait for September interview
07/27/09 - Received appointment letter from NVC WOHOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
09/14/09 - CR1 interview in Casa @ 8:00 am ******APPROVED******
09/15/09 - Visa in Hand
11/07/09 - Travel to US
11/27/09 - Received greencard
ROC
10/21/11 - Sent I-751 package
10/24/11 - USCIS receives the package
10/31/11 - NOA1 received
11/18/11 - Biometrics Interview in JAX
06/27/12 - Approval Notice sent

N-400

09/21/13 - Application filed

09/26/13 - NOA received

10/24/13 - Biometics apt

12/12/13 - Interview date

01/01/14 - Approval notice sent

03/27/14 - Oath ceremony

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