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MissAAA Collaborator

MissAAA   9

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: United Kingdom
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NOA2 - 132 DAYS - JUNE 11TH

We have been waiting for the GOOD NEWS and it came today:

Post Decision Activity

On June 11, 2012, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E).

Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

It was a SURPRISE, because there was not text message or email notice, even though I was sign up on the USCIS website. I had this "feeling" to check the USCIS website for the status of our K-1 Visa, expecting to see again "Initial Review". But, the website opened and my first thought was "I've made a mistake" because the page looked different. Then, my eyes read, POST DECISION ACTIVITY. NOA2!!!!!

Thank you VJ for all your assistance with this part of our K-1 Visa. We have not been active in the forums, but we did a lot of reading and followed the instructions and Timelines as VJ students, which, has resulted in the approval of our I-129F petition with NO RFE.

My Advice to those of you just stating your K-1 Visa petition:

1. Read, read and read some more the VJ forums

2. Follow the instructions and Timelines. Don't take short cut - you'll be sorry.

3. Front Load your petition with details on your relationship. (if you don't know what this is, read VJ K-1 Forums)

4. Check and re-check your forms and documents. You'll be happy when you are approved without RFE.

5. Last, be patient and be more patient, your NOA2 will be approved.

I know that other VJers will have even more advice for us.

Wish us well with the rest of the process, Medical, Interview, CFO and my Honey's flight into my arms. Thank you!

congratulations!!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

Feb 3, 2012 - I129F sent
Feb 6, 2012 - NoA1 Received
August 22, 2012 - NoA2 ( 198 days!!!!!)
Sept 6, 2012 - NVC Received Case
Sept 10, 2012 - London Received Case
Sept 15, 2012 - Packet 3 Received
Sept 20, 2012 - Medical
Oct 5, 2012 - All forms sent to the embassy
Nov 5, 2012 - Interview
Nov 5, 2012 - Administrative Processing crying.gifcrying.gifcrying.gifranting33va.gifcray5ol.gif

Love conquers all.

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Tim & Rocelle Contributor

Tim & Rocelle   0

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Philippines
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Congratulations!

1/7/12 - I-129F Sent to Dallas Lockbox

1/10/12 - Package delivered!

1/12/12 - Notice that package is being forwarded to Vermont Service Center

1/17/12 - NOA1 received!! Notice Date 01/11/2012

6/13/12 - NOA2 APPROVED! 5-months to the date of them receiving it.

6/21/12 - NVC Received (I think, I called on 22 early morning and it had an NVC case number already). Assigned an Abu Dhabi case number. Asked NVC what I needed to do to change consulates and followed the procedures exactly as they told me.

6/29/12 - NVC sent our case to the wrong consulate even though I followed every procedure to notify them of change-of-address

6/29/12 - Emailed both Abu Dhabi and Montreal to request transfer to the correct consulate (Montreal)

7/16/12 - Frustrated by no reply from Montreal, I contacted my local congressman asking for help

7/18/12 - Phone call from rep of the congressman offering me help, very nice people!

7/24/12 - Thanks to local congressman's help, Montreal officially requesting case from Abu Dhabi (one month delay but at least we're back on track)

8/06/12 - Abu Dhabi officially received request from Montreal

8/22/12 - Received Packet 3 email from Montreal. Started gathering final documents

9/14/12 - Received e-mail from Montreal to hold on to our Packet 3 because our case is being forward to Vancouver (GRRR!!!! MORE TIME! But lucky because we were sending packet 3 papers THAT NEXT DAY)

9/27/12 - Received packet 3 letter from Vancouver.

11/5/12 - Medical Interview (everything's ok, thank god)

11/20/12 - Interview appt at Vancouver Consulate - APPROVED!!!!!! THANK YOU GOD!

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Keeto Explorer

Keeto   12

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa (DCF) Country: United Kingdom
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What a nice surprise, hey?!? Congrats! :dance:

IR1/CR1 Visa: - DCF at London Embassy:

20/02/2011 Engaged in London.
06/07/2011 Notification of marriage received from council.
02/09/2011 Happily married!
25/01/2012 I-130 Posted to London USCIS
31/01/2012 I-130 Sent back - fees have changed to $420 - updated the VJ DCF Wiki with the correct link.
Never received NOA 1
09/05/2012 NOA2 (127 Days)
15/05/2012 DS-230 posted
15/06/2012 Packet 3 received
15/06/2012 Medical booked
22/06/2012 Medical done
11/07/2012 Packet 3 sent
28/07/2012 Packet 4 received - interview 02/08/2012
02/08/2012 Verbal "RFE" at embassy
16/08/2012 CR-1 visa in hand
14/11/2012 POE Forth Worth/Dallas Texas - No harassment or questions.

Removal of Conditions:

22/07/2014 Started researching

05/08/2014 Received notice from USCIS (sent to wrong address, so much for keeping your address updated via their website...)

21/08/2014 Posting I-751 to VSC

30/08/2014 Cheque cashed

06/09/2014 NOA (I-797) received

24/09/2014 Biometrics appointment

17/02/2015 RFE dated 12/02/2015

19/05/2015 Letter received for new greencard dated 12/05/2015

22/05/2015 New greencard in hand

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ckel11310   10

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: South Korea
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Congratulations! :dance::thumbs::dance:

Charles & Eun Hee's Timeline


Our Story
7/18/2010 Arrived in Korea and started my new job the next day
11/3/2010 First met at work!
1/25/2011 Became a couple
11/3/2011 Proposed <--- She said yes!
4/21/2012 I came back to America after spending almost 2 years in Korea, she came to visit for a month
5/22/2012 She went back to Korea
7/23-28/2012 Visited South Korea to see her


USCIS/NVC
2/17/2012 Sent I-129F package to Dallas Lockbox
2/23/2012 NOA1 --> Vermont Service Center
8/15/2012 NOA2 (174 days)
8/18/2012 NOA2 Hardcopy received
8/27/2012 Received case number
8/29/2012 Left NVC for Seoul Embassy
9/4/2012 Received and signed by Seoul Embassy, 12:17 PM Local Time
9/6/2012 E-Packet 3 Received via email
10/13/2012 Medical
11/1/2012 Interview *APPROVED*
11/12/2012 POE - JFK, NY
12/3/2012 Married!!!


AOS
12/26/2012 Sent I-485 and EAD (I-765) to Chicago Lockbox
1/2/2013 NOA1
1/25/2013 Biometrics Appointment
2/25/2013 EAD (I-765) Approved
3/7/2013 EAD (I-765) Received

4/18/2013 AP (I-131) Sent

4/24/2013 NOA1

4/30/2013 AP (I-131 Approved)

5/4/2013 AP (I-131) Received

9/24/2013 NOA2

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JerseyDomRep   4

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Dominican Republic
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NOA2 - 132 DAYS - JUNE 11TH

We have been waiting for the GOOD NEWS and it came today:

Post Decision Activity

On June 11, 2012, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E).

Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

It was a SURPRISE, because there was not text message or email notice, even though I was sign up on the USCIS website. I had this "feeling" to check the USCIS website for the status of our K-1 Visa, expecting to see again "Initial Review". But, the website opened and my first thought was "I've made a mistake" because the page looked different. Then, my eyes read, POST DECISION ACTIVITY. NOA2!!!!!

Thank you VJ for all your assistance with this part of our K-1 Visa. We have not been active in the forums, but we did a lot of reading and followed the instructions and Timelines as VJ students, which, has resulted in the approval of our I-129F petition with NO RFE.

My Advice to those of you just stating your K-1 Visa petition:

1. Read, read and read some more the VJ forums

2. Follow the instructions and Timelines. Don't take short cut - you'll be sorry.

3. Front Load your petition with details on your relationship. (if you don't know what this is, read VJ K-1 Forums)

4. Check and re-check your forms and documents. You'll be happy when you are approved without RFE.

5. Last, be patient and be more patient, your NOA2 will be approved.

I know that other VJers will have even more advice for us.

Wish us well with the rest of the process, Medical, Interview, CFO and my Honey's flight into my arms. Thank you!

CONGRATULATIONS

AOS
2013-04-16 Sent AOS Package VIA EXPRESS MAIL
2013-04-17 Delivered at Chicago IL
2013-04-24 Emailed Received @11:52 pm.
2013-04-24 Check Cashed
2013-04-24 NOA1 Date
2013-04-29 NOA1 Receipt in Mail
2013-05-03 Receipt of BIO Appt. for 05/23/13
2013-06-14 EA/AP Approved Email Receipt and Card Production
2013-06-19 EA Card Production (2nd Email)
2013-06-21 Receive Email that EA was mailed
2013-06-21 Received Email with Tracking number for Post Office for EA
2013-06-24 Received Combo Card
2013-08-02 Received Possible Interview Waiver Letter
2013-11-21 Service Request Requested local office working on May 2,2013
2013-11-26 Received Email GC Production
2013-12-02 Received Email Mailed GC to address on file
2013-12-02 Received Email with Tracking Number & Welcome Letter
2013-12-04 Received GC Yayyyyyyyy
LIFTING CONDITIONS
2015-08-05 Received Letter to File to Remove Conditions
2015-08-28 Mail i751 Package VIA EXPRESS MAIL
2015-08-29 Received at VERMONT SERVICE CENTER
2015-09-02 Check Cashed
2015-09-17 Received Bio Appt. for 09/28/15 Letter dated 09/12/15
2016-06-03 Received Letter that case was Approved dated 05/27/16

2016-06-03 Card Production Text

2016-06-08 Card Mailed Out Text and Email

2016-06-09 Card Delivered Text and Email (Nothing in Mail)

2016-06-09 Called USPS Open investigation on Missing Mail

2016-06-10 Card in Hand YAYYYYY

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wjethel   1

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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Congratulations!! :dance: Best wishes for the rest of your Visa Journey

[u]Our Journey[/u]

04/02/2010 ***** We met on-line
04/30/2010 ***** We realized we were crazy about each other
12/23/2010 ***** First meeting in person, Manila, Philippines
12/30/2010 ***** William proposed to Elle in Manila, Philippines. Engaged!
08/09/2011 ***** Second meeting in person, Philippines
04/06/2012 ***** Third meeting in person, Philippines
06/12/2012 ***** Mailed I-129F to USCIS in Lewisville, TX
06/13/2012 ***** I-129F received by USCIS in Lewisville, TX
06/15/2012 ***** Received email notification: acceptance of I-129F petiton, NOA1
06/21/2012 ***** Received hard copy of I-797C, NOA1 in the mail
12/12/2012 ***** Received NOA2 by email, approval of I-129F petition on 12/11/2012
12/15/2012 ***** Received NOA2 hard copy in the mail
12/20/2012 ***** Called NVC to get MNL case number
12/20/2012 ***** NVC said our petition was sent to the Consulate in Manila on 12/18/2012
01/01/2013 ***** K-1, K-2 VISA Fees Paid at BPI; Scheduled Interview online for 02/05/2013
01/10/2013 ***** Medical Exam at St. Lukes Clinic
02/05/2013 ***** VISA Interview at US Embassy in Manila...Approved!
02/11/2013 ***** Received K-1/K-2 VISA packets
02/13/2013 ***** POE Washington Dulles International Airport
02/26/2013 ***** Applied for SS#
03/29/2013 ***** SS card received by mail

12/13/2013 ***** AOS approval notice received; green card on the way
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unlockingsky Proficient

unlockingsky   94

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: China
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congrats!

"Family time is very precious and you should cherish every moment of it."

01/20/12 - I-130 sent to Chicago Lockbox.

01/26/12 - NOA1 received and processing at Vermont.

06/28/12 - NOA2 announced on status check.

06/29/12 - NVC received case learned on 07/2/12.

06/30/12 - Hard copy NOA2 received.

07/09/12 - NVC Casefile Number and IIN Issued.

07/16/12 - Receive and Sent DS-3032 via email.

07/17/12 - Mailed DS-3032 via mail, AOS bill received via email, paid online, Optin email sent.

07/18/12 - Optin accepted and new case number, AOS marked paid, emailed AOS packet.

07/24/12 - Assigned as Agent, IV Fee bill received via email, paid online.

07/25/12 - IV Fee marked paid, emailed IV packet.

07/31/12 - Emailed GZO Supplemental Packet 3.

08/02/12 - Case completed and commenced final review.

08/03/12 - Shipped all copies of forms/letters/documents to my wife - arriving on 8/9/12.

08/06/12 - Case completed final review.

08/09/12 - Appointment letter received via email interview date set 9/6/12.

08/14/12 - Medical exam done.

08/15/12 - Medical exam results all normal.

09/06/12 - Submitted required documents at the embassy and interview set next day at 0730.

09/07/12 - Visa approved, click here for review http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/view-dos-cis-reviews.php?entry=10401 .

09/14/12 - Visa received on hand!

10/07/12 - Arrived at NYC! click here for review http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/view-poe-reviews.php?entry=15293

10/20/12 - Received welcome letter from USCIS.

10/25/12 - Green Card received!

"Nothing is more difficult than the art of maneuvering for advantageous positions." - Sun-Tzu

04/27/13 - Submitted DS-160 online for parent-in-laws and sister-in-law.

05/01/13 - Paid DS-160 or MRV Fee Payments on CGI Stanley.

05/03/13 - Made appointment for 05/16/13 on CGI Stanley.

05/16/13 - Arrived at GUZ and impromptu notice on the front it was closed.

05/30/13 - B2 visa interview passed! Read review here http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/433263-b2-visa-was-approved-for-parentinlaw/ <p>

"Good ideas are not adopted automatically. They must be driven into practice with courageous patience." - ADM Hyman G. Rickover

08/08/14 - Mailed I-175 application.

08/11/14 - I-175 arrived at VSC.

08/18/14 - Received NOA1 with date 08/12/14.

08/27/14 - Received biometrics appointment for 09/09/14.

02/27/15 - GC in production from email notification.

03/02/15 - Received NOA2 with approval dated 02/25/15.

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X Factor Grand Master

X Factor   1,112

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Philippines
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Super :):dance::star:

Sent I-129 Application to VSC 2/1/12
NOA1 2/8/12
RFE 8/2/12
RFE reply 8/3/12
NOA2 8/16/12
NVC received 8/27/12
NVC left 8/29/12
Manila Embassy received 9/5/12
Visa appointment & approval 9/7/12
Arrived in US 10/5/2012
Married 11/24/2012
AOS application sent 12/19/12

AOS approved 8/24/13

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Andie   147

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: New Zealand
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Congratulations !! (F)

Mar 2011 - After 5mths denied for lost docs - Attempts to follow up failed. Mar 18 2012 - I-129F sent - No sign of NOA1 but they have banked the check...Jul 24 - Update - USCIS has located our file
Infopass Apt - they sorted through everything - our 2011 and 2012 file keep getting mixed up - getting us a Case# (still waiting) Dec- Infopass Appt- expecting to get a case # in about a week ..Still no Case number
Mar 2013 Infopass - advised file was in a box somewhere,and it would be quicker for us to refile. Life gets in the way... New petition submitted July 2014 .
I-129F Sent : Jul 28 2014
TSC received: Aug 04 2014
I-129F NOA1 : Aug 06 2014
I-129F NOA2 : Feb 25 2015 (NOA2 copy rcd: Mar 02)

Sent to NVC: Mar 09 / Left NVC Apr 1 / Arr Embassy Apr 7 / Pkt 3 Rcd Apr 15 / Medical Apr 17 / Pkt 3 sent May 1 / Interview May 12

Left NZ May 15

Married Aug 10

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