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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
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Congrats ene, good to hear they are booking, hopefully everyone will hear soon.

K-1 journey, AOS/EAD and ROC in my timeline

2011 March 31 - Sent off Naturalization pkg overnight to Texas

2011 April 1 - Arrived in Texas at 10:21 am

2011 April 1 - NOA (rec'd via snail mail April 8)

2011 April 7 - Cheque cashed

2011 May 5 - Biometrics (letter rec'd via snail mail April 15)

2011 May 9 - Placed in line for interview scheduling

2011 June 13 - Rec'd yellow letter (no change in status online)

2011 June 23 - Rec'd text that my case has been scheduled for interview

2011 August 1 - Interview (rec'd via snail mail June 27) PASSED

2011 August 3 - Rec'd email that my case has been scheduled for Oath

2011 September 1 - Oath ceremony (rec'd snail mail Aug 5)

2011 September 1 - All done, yeah.

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ene, congratulations on getting your date! But I'm wondering ... we have people scheduled for November and now January. Are they taking off the month of December in Montreal?!

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I-130 sent Mar 30, 06

approved Aug 15, 06

I-129f sent April 24, 06

approved July 27, 06

Montreal interview Jan 18, 07

POE Toronto Jan 28, 07

EAD sent Jan. 30, 07

transferred to Vermont Feb 12

biometrics Feb 22

approved March 13

card returned undeliverable! March 27

called after 6 weeks to have EAD re-sent

AOS sent Jan. 30, 07

biometrics Feb 22

RFE for complete medical (!) Feb 23

Called Senator from NJ - never returned call

Infopass March 19 (no help)

Replied to RFE with duplicate medical March 19

Sent additional evidence (I-693A) March 26

NBC received supplement March 30

touched April 4

Interview July 16

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I was thinking the same thing, but Jg_am has a Dec.15 date, so hopefully that won't be the only one!

ene, congraulations on getting your date! But I'm wondering ... we have people scheduled for November and now January. Are they taking off the month of December in Montreal?!

Sandy

Michael's I-130:

NOA1: 5-10-2006----updated w/ citizenship: 9-25-06----had to call back 10/25, touch 10/26

12/06/06 - Approved!- - - 12/08/06 - Touch---01/25/07 - Touch

I130 at NVC

12/14/06 - case number assigned

12/25/06 - DS3032 & AOS Fee Bill Mailed (phone system updated 12/27)

12/27/06 - emailed choice of agent; 12/29/06 - received email from NVC confirming choice of agent!

01/01/07 - NVC generated IV Fee Bill (postmarked 1/17 though!)

01/03/07 - returned AoS Fee Bill via Priority Mail (James' shortcut)

01/15/07 - NVC generated AOS package

01/22/07 - received IV Fee Bill - overnighted back to NVC same day

01/27/07 - recieved I864 package; 01/29/07 - overnighted I864 to NVC

01/29/07 - DS230 generated (phone system not updated, email response 2/5/07)

02/05/07 - mailed DS-230 to NVC via express mail

02/20/07 - CASE COMPLETE!!

04/18/07 - INTERVIEW!!!! - APPROVED!!!!

Michael's K-3:

09/28/06 - NOA1

1/25/07 - approved ...NOA2 via snail mail - 1/29/07

03/16/07 - chose not to return packet 3 to Montreal

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Jersey_girl I am thinking that they have scheduled the December ones and hoping you are one of them. Here's to hoping you get a letter this week (mind you my letter took 8 days to go from Montreal to Ontario). Crossing my fingers for you being in December.

K-1 journey, AOS/EAD and ROC in my timeline

2011 March 31 - Sent off Naturalization pkg overnight to Texas

2011 April 1 - Arrived in Texas at 10:21 am

2011 April 1 - NOA (rec'd via snail mail April 8)

2011 April 7 - Cheque cashed

2011 May 5 - Biometrics (letter rec'd via snail mail April 15)

2011 May 9 - Placed in line for interview scheduling

2011 June 13 - Rec'd yellow letter (no change in status online)

2011 June 23 - Rec'd text that my case has been scheduled for interview

2011 August 1 - Interview (rec'd via snail mail June 27) PASSED

2011 August 3 - Rec'd email that my case has been scheduled for Oath

2011 September 1 - Oath ceremony (rec'd snail mail Aug 5)

2011 September 1 - All done, yeah.

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Hey everyone. My fiancé and I just got NOA2 last night, so I'm going to be hanging out a lot in this thread. :P I wonder when we could expect an interview date if we return all the paperwork in a timely manner...

*has no idea what to do now that we have NOA2*

08/25/06 - 08/08/07 - K1 timeframe from mailing the petition to the NSC to K1 approval at the Montréal Consulate

08/31/07 - Réjean makes the big move to the USA

09/22/07 - MARRIED!

10/09/07 - Réjean gets his SSN

Adjustment of status:

10/26/07 - Mailed AOS/EAD/AP

11/23/07 - Biometrics appointment

12/14/07 - I-485 transferred to the California Service Center

12/28/07 - EAD approved!

01/07/08 - EAD received

02/08/08 - GREEN CARD APPROVED!!!!!!

02/16/08 - Green card received!

*headdesk*:

01/02/09 - Réjean loses his wallet containing his drivers license, Social Security card, and green card

02/04/09 - Our best friends bail us out by giving us the money to file for the replacement green card!

02/12/09 - E-filed I-90 for the replacement green card along with the $370 filing fee (including biometrics)

02/19/09 - NOA1

02/25/09 - Biometrics appointment

05/01/09 - Replacement green card received

Removal of conditions:

01/07/10: Mailed I-751 packet by overnight mail to the CSC

01/11/10: I-751 packet delivered and signed for

01/19/10: Received NOA1

01/28/10: Biometrics (did walk-in due to Réjean being out on the road on original date of 02/10/10)

02/03/10: APPROVED!!!

02/05/10: Received e-mail from USCIS saying the card production has been ordered

02/06/10: Received letter typed on plain paper from USCIS congratulating Réjean on his removal of conditions approval

02/11/10: Green card received

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I think around three months or maybe four. But maybe someone else can give you a better idea :) It's hard to say with all the holidays coming up.

Hey everyone. My fiancé and I just got NOA2 last night, so I'm going to be hanging out a lot in this thread. :P I wonder when we could expect an interview date if we return all the paperwork in a timely manner...

*has no idea what to do now that we have NOA2*

Sandy

Michael's I-130:

NOA1: 5-10-2006----updated w/ citizenship: 9-25-06----had to call back 10/25, touch 10/26

12/06/06 - Approved!- - - 12/08/06 - Touch---01/25/07 - Touch

I130 at NVC

12/14/06 - case number assigned

12/25/06 - DS3032 & AOS Fee Bill Mailed (phone system updated 12/27)

12/27/06 - emailed choice of agent; 12/29/06 - received email from NVC confirming choice of agent!

01/01/07 - NVC generated IV Fee Bill (postmarked 1/17 though!)

01/03/07 - returned AoS Fee Bill via Priority Mail (James' shortcut)

01/15/07 - NVC generated AOS package

01/22/07 - received IV Fee Bill - overnighted back to NVC same day

01/27/07 - recieved I864 package; 01/29/07 - overnighted I864 to NVC

01/29/07 - DS230 generated (phone system not updated, email response 2/5/07)

02/05/07 - mailed DS-230 to NVC via express mail

02/20/07 - CASE COMPLETE!!

04/18/07 - INTERVIEW!!!! - APPROVED!!!!

Michael's K-3:

09/28/06 - NOA1

1/25/07 - approved ...NOA2 via snail mail - 1/29/07

03/16/07 - chose not to return packet 3 to Montreal

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Welcome. Pull up a chair. The beer fridge is stocked with Labatt's and Molson's. On the dessert table, we feature Nanimo bars and butter tarts. The reading material includes the Globe and Mail, MacLeans, and Canadian Living.

We have been designated a charity of some sort, and have regular visits from hockey players and comedy stars doing feel-good tours with photo ops.

We are practicing our American English. Say "napkin," instead of "serviette." If you want a pop, ask for a soda. If you plan to do any driving in New Jersey, learn to stick your finger out the window. That's right, your flip-the-bird finger. It's a friendly, opening remark kind of greeting.

Get set for paying for your own health insurance and taking expensive pills for high cholesterol because the fast food here will kill you.

Thanksgiving is coming Nov. 23 and is the most heavily traveled day of the year. Notice there's only one "L" in "heavily" and traveled."

It's 5 o'clock somewhere, so open me another beer, eh?

I-130 sent Mar 30, 06

approved Aug 15, 06

I-129f sent April 24, 06

approved July 27, 06

Montreal interview Jan 18, 07

POE Toronto Jan 28, 07

EAD sent Jan. 30, 07

transferred to Vermont Feb 12

biometrics Feb 22

approved March 13

card returned undeliverable! March 27

called after 6 weeks to have EAD re-sent

AOS sent Jan. 30, 07

biometrics Feb 22

RFE for complete medical (!) Feb 23

Called Senator from NJ - never returned call

Infopass March 19 (no help)

Replied to RFE with duplicate medical March 19

Sent additional evidence (I-693A) March 26

NBC received supplement March 30

touched April 4

Interview July 16

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Welcome. Pull up a chair. The beer fridge is stocked with Labatt's and Molson's. On the dessert table, we feature Nanimo bars and butter tarts. The reading material includes the Globe and Mail, MacLeans, and Canadian Living.

We have been designated a charity of some sort, and have regular visits from hockey players and comedy stars doing feel-good tours with photo ops.

We are practicing our American English. Say "napkin," instead of "serviette." If you want a pop, ask for a soda. If you plan to do any driving in New Jersey, learn to stick your finger out the window. That's right, your flip-the-bird finger. It's a friendly, opening remark kind of greeting.

Get set for paying for your own health insurance and taking expensive pills for high cholesterol because the fast food here will kill you.

Thanksgiving is coming Nov. 23 and is the most heavily traveled day of the year. Notice there's only one "L" in "heavily" and traveled."

It's 5 o'clock somewhere, so open me another beer, eh?

Hillarious! :lol: How you manage to stay so positive is waaaayyyyy beyond me. I'll cheers to that!

Monique

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CURRENT STATE OF AFFAIRS - I-130 petition for married sibling
2016

Jul 5 - Receipt date for I-130 petition for my over 21 brother and his wife (both in the UK)

2024

Feb 23 - Sent USCIS a message asking for a processing update

May 6 - Received an email response saying things were progressing normally but that waiting times might be longer

 

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K-1: Aug 12, 2006 to Jan 17, 2007 - mailed I-129F
AOS: Feb 26, 2007 - Jul 26, 2007
REMOVING CONDITIONS: May 4, 2009 - Oct 3, 2009
CITIZENSHIP: Nov 27, 2012 - May 9, 2013

Note: I immigrated from Canada, not T&T - the timeline is reflective of this.


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I-130 for Parents - 2013
Aug ?? - mailed I-130 packages for both mother and father
Sept 10 - NOA1 date
Sept 16 - NOA1s received

2014

Feb 25, 26 & 28 - got emails saying that the cases had been transferred to another office, then to my local office, and then just transferred and are being processed

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2020

Mar 20 - N-400 receipt date for my father
2021

Apr 21 - Biometrics appt.

2022
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May 20 - Naturalization ceremony
 



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You're so funny Jersey Girl :) But heavily is never spelt with two L's, regardless of where you are :)

Welcome. Pull up a chair. The beer fridge is stocked with Labatt's and Molson's. On the dessert table, we feature Nanimo bars and butter tarts. The reading material includes the Globe and Mail, MacLeans, and Canadian Living.

We have been designated a charity of some sort, and have regular visits from hockey players and comedy stars doing feel-good tours with photo ops.

We are practicing our American English. Say "napkin," instead of "serviette." If you want a pop, ask for a soda. If you plan to do any driving in New Jersey, learn to stick your finger out the window. That's right, your flip-the-bird finger. It's a friendly, opening remark kind of greeting.

Get set for paying for your own health insurance and taking expensive pills for high cholesterol because the fast food here will kill you.

Thanksgiving is coming Nov. 23 and is the most heavily traveled day of the year. Notice there's only one "L" in "heavily" and traveled."

It's 5 o'clock somewhere, so open me another beer, eh?

Sandy

Michael's I-130:

NOA1: 5-10-2006----updated w/ citizenship: 9-25-06----had to call back 10/25, touch 10/26

12/06/06 - Approved!- - - 12/08/06 - Touch---01/25/07 - Touch

I130 at NVC

12/14/06 - case number assigned

12/25/06 - DS3032 & AOS Fee Bill Mailed (phone system updated 12/27)

12/27/06 - emailed choice of agent; 12/29/06 - received email from NVC confirming choice of agent!

01/01/07 - NVC generated IV Fee Bill (postmarked 1/17 though!)

01/03/07 - returned AoS Fee Bill via Priority Mail (James' shortcut)

01/15/07 - NVC generated AOS package

01/22/07 - received IV Fee Bill - overnighted back to NVC same day

01/27/07 - recieved I864 package; 01/29/07 - overnighted I864 to NVC

01/29/07 - DS230 generated (phone system not updated, email response 2/5/07)

02/05/07 - mailed DS-230 to NVC via express mail

02/20/07 - CASE COMPLETE!!

04/18/07 - INTERVIEW!!!! - APPROVED!!!!

Michael's K-3:

09/28/06 - NOA1

1/25/07 - approved ...NOA2 via snail mail - 1/29/07

03/16/07 - chose not to return packet 3 to Montreal

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Welcome. Pull up a chair. The beer fridge is stocked with Labatt's and Molson's. On the dessert table, we feature Nanimo bars and butter tarts. The reading material includes the Globe and Mail, MacLeans, and Canadian Living.

We have been designated a charity of some sort, and have regular visits from hockey players and comedy stars doing feel-good tours with photo ops.

We are practicing our American English. Say "napkin," instead of "serviette." If you want a pop, ask for a soda. If you plan to do any driving in New Jersey, learn to stick your finger out the window. That's right, your flip-the-bird finger. It's a friendly, opening remark kind of greeting.

Get set for paying for your own health insurance and taking expensive pills for high cholesterol because the fast food here will kill you.

Thanksgiving is coming Nov. 23 and is the most heavily traveled day of the year. Notice there's only one "L" in "heavily" and traveled."

It's 5 o'clock somewhere, so open me another beer, eh?

:lol: I have to say that I often read your posts for the humour. You crack me up! I know things are troubling for you....waiting and waiting and more waiting.

Cristy needs to invite you to a party....you could be the life of it!! :lol:

I wish you good things. Thank you for bringing a chuckle to what could easily be one of the most stressful journeys we may travel.

Karen

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Welcome. Pull up a chair. The beer fridge is stocked with Labatt's and Molson's. On the dessert table, we feature Nanimo bars and butter tarts. The reading material includes the Globe and Mail, MacLeans, and Canadian Living.

We have been designated a charity of some sort, and have regular visits from hockey players and comedy stars doing feel-good tours with photo ops.

We are practicing our American English. Say "napkin," instead of "serviette." If you want a pop, ask for a soda. If you plan to do any driving in New Jersey, learn to stick your finger out the window. That's right, your flip-the-bird finger. It's a friendly, opening remark kind of greeting.

Get set for paying for your own health insurance and taking expensive pills for high cholesterol because the fast food here will kill you.

Thanksgiving is coming Nov. 23 and is the most heavily traveled day of the year. Notice there's only one "L" in "heavily" and traveled."

It's 5 o'clock somewhere, so open me another beer, eh?

Man...it figures! As soon as the beer and Nanimo bars get served I have to leave...our appointment is next week, and the nerves are starting to get to me. As good as the company and refreshments are, if I wind up back here I don't know what I'll do :( Quick pass me a beer, eh.

K-1/K-2 Visas

April 20 2006 ~NOA1

July 05 2006 ~IMBRA RFE

Aug 14 2006 ~RFE (further proof of meeting)

Aug 18 2006 ~Approved NOA2 (Day 120)

Oct 10 2006 ~packet 4 received

Nov 14 2006 ~Montreal interview (expedited due to child aging out) SUCCESS :)

Nov 15 2006 ~Pick up visas

Nov 16 2006 ~Fly to San Francisco from Mtl

Nov 18 2006 ~Wedding

AOS/EAD/AP

Dec 18 2006 ~Documents filed

Dec 22 2006 ~NOA1

Jan 10 2007 ~Biometrics appointment

Mar 07 2007 ~AOS interview San Francisco-SUCCESS :)

Mar 19 2007 ~Received Green Cards

I-130 for Daughter

July 28 2007 ~Documents filed

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ljs, you're home free and there's nothing to get nervous about. Everyone who passes the interview says it's a breeze ... just a formality. Just bring your plastic shopping bag full of the documents they'll never ask to see and you'll be fine. You're done! Start thinking about what you'll do after the interview.

I-130 sent Mar 30, 06

approved Aug 15, 06

I-129f sent April 24, 06

approved July 27, 06

Montreal interview Jan 18, 07

POE Toronto Jan 28, 07

EAD sent Jan. 30, 07

transferred to Vermont Feb 12

biometrics Feb 22

approved March 13

card returned undeliverable! March 27

called after 6 weeks to have EAD re-sent

AOS sent Jan. 30, 07

biometrics Feb 22

RFE for complete medical (!) Feb 23

Called Senator from NJ - never returned call

Infopass March 19 (no help)

Replied to RFE with duplicate medical March 19

Sent additional evidence (I-693A) March 26

NBC received supplement March 30

touched April 4

Interview July 16

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ljs, you're home free and there's nothing to get nervous about. Everyone who passes the interview says it's a breeze ... just a formality. Just bring your plastic shopping bag full of the documents they'll never ask to see and you'll be fine. You're done! Start thinking about what you'll do after the interview.

Jersey Girl,

Thanks so much sister. I am amazed at how wonderfully fun you are - gives me strength to know that no matter how hard it gets (or how stinky it gets when the sh.... hits the fan), humour is healing.

Love y'all.

L&B

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our appointment is next week, and the nerves are starting to get to me.

oh good, it's not just us..... 12 days until train day to montreal, we have sweaty palms and butterflies.

Married 12-30-05

Started our visa journey Jan 06.

01-06 - I-130, K3 shortly after

04-06 - switched to Canada Immigration

07-06 - Moved to Canada (PR almost complete)

07-06 - Changed again, back to US imm.

09-06 - Landed as Canadian PR

10-06 - DCF Toronto, Approved in 1.5 hrs!

11-06 - Interview Montreal (success!)

I-130

10-05-06 DCF in Toronto - Approved

10-19-06 Packet 3 received & sent back

10-20-06 Montreal receives P3

11-03-06 Packet 4 received

11-06-06 Medical

11-22-06 Interview / Visa approved

11-26-06 heading home, 6 day drive, my oh my

HOME SWEET HOME

10.24.08 - Mailed I-751 to CSC

Delivered at 9:03 AM on October 25, 2008

10.29.08 NOA1

10.30.08 Check cashed

12.06.08 Biometrics Appt.

12.19.08 Received new Drivers License extended to 2011

03.12.09 Received CONGRATULATIONS letter - Card on the way!!

03.20.09 Received his SHINY new card. WOO HOOOOOOO

YAY!! We can take a break from this madness until Citizenship.

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