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sarah and hicham   3

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I have mixed feelings right now because as much as I want to be happy it is so hard to see those who are way ahead of us in this process who are still waiting each day for hope. It isn't fair that we got this before you it isn't right and there is no reason for it. All I can think is that we have been extremely lucky. I hope you know how sincere I am about this and that I wish more than anything that those of you waiting will get your turn soon. Hicham and I appreciate you all so much and all of your help, your responses, your knowledge and everything. Of course we are happy but it just isn't right that you guys have had to wait for so long. I'm so sorry for all the pain you go through waiiting.

All I can say is that we have been EXTREMELY lucky in this process.

Hicham got his Visa today in Casablanca.

Thank you all so much for everything we would not be in this position without all of you.

Sarah and Hicham

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I have mixed feelings right now because as much as I want to be happy it is so hard to see those who are way ahead of us in this process who are still waiting each day for hope. It isn't fair that we got this before you it isn't right and there is no reason for it. All I can think is that we have been extremely lucky. I hope you know how sincere I am about this and that I wish more than anything that those of you waiting will get your turn soon. Hicham and I appreciate you all so much and all of your help, your responses, your knowledge and everything. Of course we are happy but it just isn't right that you guys have had to wait for so long. I'm so sorry for all the pain you go through waiiting.

All I can say is that we have been EXTREMELY lucky in this process.

Hicham got his Visa today in Casablanca.

Thank you all so much for everything we would not be in this position without all of you.

Sarah and Hicham

:dance: yeahhhhhh I'm so happy for you .... congrats..... :dance:

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MaryandMian   1

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Congratulations :dance:

Mary

Everything I respond to is from personal knowledge, research or experience and I am in no means a lawyer or do I claim to be one. Everyone should read, research and be responsible for your own journey.

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AInfante-Saraireh   0

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Sarah and Hicham! So very happy for you! Finally I am hearing great news out of casa! :dance::dance::dance::thumbs:

Andrea Infante

I130

Married August 30, 2005 in Amman Jordan (Zarqa)

Filed I130 September 19

Noa1 receipt September 29 File sent from Nebraska to California branch.

I130 under review/investigation.

I129F (K3)

Sent 129F on 10/19/05 to Chicago.

Received Noa1 11/3/05 from Missouri

Received Noa2and Approved I129F.

National Visa letter saying file moved to Amman. Was completed and sent on 12/16/05.

Received packet from embassy at my attorney's January 15, 2006

Packet mailed to my husband on January 22, 2006

Packet received by embassy on February 5, 2006.

Embassy called in April and set the interview date for August 23, 2006

Embassy called on 7-25 and asked Faisal to interview on 7-26 (nervous wreck but prepared)

7-26-06 Faisal is approved for K3 Visa

8-24-06, Faisal arrives at O'Hare Airport!!!!!!!

EAD filed in middle of September, 2006 approved in middle of October, 2006 and husband working

at end of October, 2006!

AOS I485

5-2-07- Noa1 on AOS

5-18-07-fingerprinting completed

5-25-07-letter received from USCIS from Missouri asking for proof of income from cosponsor.

AOS INTERVIEW SET FOR SEPTEMBER 5, 2007 IN CHICAGO

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AInfante-Saraireh   0

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Girl, you just have to be too excited! Come on, tell us the plans!

Andrea Infante

I130

Married August 30, 2005 in Amman Jordan (Zarqa)

Filed I130 September 19

Noa1 receipt September 29 File sent from Nebraska to California branch.

I130 under review/investigation.

I129F (K3)

Sent 129F on 10/19/05 to Chicago.

Received Noa1 11/3/05 from Missouri

Received Noa2and Approved I129F.

National Visa letter saying file moved to Amman. Was completed and sent on 12/16/05.

Received packet from embassy at my attorney's January 15, 2006

Packet mailed to my husband on January 22, 2006

Packet received by embassy on February 5, 2006.

Embassy called in April and set the interview date for August 23, 2006

Embassy called on 7-25 and asked Faisal to interview on 7-26 (nervous wreck but prepared)

7-26-06 Faisal is approved for K3 Visa

8-24-06, Faisal arrives at O'Hare Airport!!!!!!!

EAD filed in middle of September, 2006 approved in middle of October, 2006 and husband working

at end of October, 2006!

AOS I485

5-2-07- Noa1 on AOS

5-18-07-fingerprinting completed

5-25-07-letter received from USCIS from Missouri asking for proof of income from cosponsor.

AOS INTERVIEW SET FOR SEPTEMBER 5, 2007 IN CHICAGO

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sarah and hicham   3

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hahaha I am so excited. I am shaking and I was crying earlier naturally.

Hicham plans to come after his sister gets married in late July then we'll get a new appartment together and get married and then and then and then. It's so strange to think that he will actually be setting foot in the states. Amen.

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dawnnhatem   0

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Thats great news - Congratulations!!

Don't feel bad. its actually knowing that some get through that is encouraging for those waiting. I was there and I remember.

Enjoy it...I think everyone here would want you to, no matter what the process is putting them through.

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Hatem & Dawn

Dec 09, 2004 I130 sent to USCIS

Mar 02, 2006 Arrives in US

15 months start to finish for cr-1 from Amman with no RFEs, ARs or other bonus hang-ups

complete timeline in profile

Nov 27, 2007 Three year Annivrsary. Two more and I can apply for a Jordanian Passport, and then we're going to Cuba (Just because I can). can't wait...

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Don't apologize.... you have no control over how USCIS does things.

Everyone will get their visa in time too.

Best wishes to you.

"THE SHORT STORY"

KURT & RAYMA (K-1 Visa)

Oct. 9/03... I-129F sent to NSC

June 10/04... K-1 Interview - APPROVED!!!!

July 31/04... Entered U.S.

Aug. 28/04... WEDDING DAY!!!!

Aug. 30/04... I-485, I-765 & I-131 sent to Seattle

Dec. 10/04... AOS Interview - APPROVED!!!!! (Passport stamped)

Sept. 9/06... I-751 sent to NSC

May 15/07... 10-Yr. PR Card arrives in the mail

Sept. 13/07... N-400 sent to NSC

Aug. 21/08... Interview - PASSED!!!!

Sept. 2/08... Oath Ceremony

Sept. 5/08... Sent in Voter Registration Card

Sept. 9/08... SSA office to change status to "U.S. citizen"

Oct. 8/08... Applied in person for U.S. Passport

Oct. 22/08... U.S. Passport received

DONE!!! DONE!!! DONE!!! DONE!!!

KAELY (K-2 Visa)

Apr. 6/05... DS-230, Part I faxed to Vancouver Consulate

May 26/05... K-2 Interview - APPROVED!!!!

Sept. 5/05... Entered U.S.

Sept. 7/05... I-485 & I-131 sent to CLB

Feb. 22/06... AOS Interview - APPROVED!!!!! (Passport NOT stamped)

Dec. 4/07... I-751 sent to NSC

May 23/08... 10-Yr. PR Card arrives in the mail

Mar. 22/11.... N-400 sent to AZ

June 27/11..... Interview - PASSED!!!

July 12/11..... Oath Ceremony

We're NOT lawyers.... just your average folks who had to find their own way!!!!! Anything we post here is simply our own opinions/suggestions/experiences and should not be taken as LAW!!!!

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Congratulations Sarah and Hicham! I know you must be jumping for joy right now. Enjoy this time; I don't think anyone here begrudges you your happiness.

Let us know when he gets here!

4/15/06- Visa in hand!!!

4/21/06 Arrival in U.S.

5/11/06 Legal Marriage

11/4/06 Wedding

_____________________________

AOS

6/12/06 AOS, EAD, and AP papers sent off

6/26/06 NOA1 Date

7/17/06 Biometrics done

8/04/06 Case transferred to CSC

8/8/06 Case received at CSC

9/21/06 Greencard received!!!!

______________________________

8/31/09 Naturalization- Done with USCIS

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I have mixed feelings right now because as much as I want to be happy it is so hard to see those who are way ahead of us in this process who are still waiting each day for hope. It isn't fair that we got this before you it isn't right and there is no reason for it. All I can think is that we have been extremely lucky. I hope you know how sincere I am about this and that I wish more than anything that those of you waiting will get your turn soon. Hicham and I appreciate you all so much and all of your help, your responses, your knowledge and everything. Of course we are happy but it just isn't right that you guys have had to wait for so long. I'm so sorry for all the pain you go through waiiting.

All I can say is that we have been EXTREMELY lucky in this process.

Hicham got his Visa today in Casablanca.

Thank you all so much for everything we would not be in this position without all of you.

Sarah and Hicham

Sarah you're so sweet to be thinking of others right now - you have every right to be excited and enjoy every second of it... we're celebrating with you :luv: Congrats - I'm very happy for you and wish you and Hicham all the best insha'Allah.

its actually knowing that some get through that is encouraging for those waiting. Enjoy it...I think everyone here would want you to, no matter what the process is putting them through.

so true!!

K-1 Timeline

04-29-05 - NOA1

07-29-05 - NOA2

01-06-06 - Interview - Admin Processing

04-13-06 - Day 97 since interview - Full set of prints taken at embassy - 3 sec checks requested from DOS

07-07-06 - Cable sent back to ISL

07-20-06 - ISL sending "call-in" letter w/ some add'l docs req'd

07-25-06 - Visa issued (15 months after filing including 199 days of AP/AR)

08-03-06 - POE at LAX

08-26-06 - Married

09-02-06 - Social Security Card Arrives

AOS/EAD Timeline

09-29-06 - AOS & EAD off to Chicago via USPS

10-01-06 - Rec'd 9:13 pm // signed for by R. Mercado

10-05-06 - NOA on AOS & EAD (w/ no middle name)

10-06-06 - Checks Cashed

10-11-06 - Inquiry sent through USCIS to add middle name

10-15-06 - touched

10-24-06 - Biometrics Appt.

12-14-06 - Interview - "Approved" Pending FBI Check

01-10-07 - EAD touched

01-13-07 - EAD approved per CRIS email

01-15-07 - EAD touched

01-18-07 - EAD notice mailed out per CRIS email

01-20-07 - EAD rec'd in the mail

01-23-07 - EAD touched again (???)

05-18-07 - AOS touched - email sent saying "interview conducted - case under active review"

06-07-07 - AOS touched and paper rec'd from USCIS stating conditional status granted on 6-6-07

06-11-07 - Welcome to America letter rec'd by mail

*** File for removal of conditions in Spring '09

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