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AmyWrites   593

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So we got there at 7:45 am, huge line, the officer told us that even if we're applying for an immigrant visa we had to stay in the giant line. Well, between the line and going through security, we actually paid the $230 and gave our documents to the first lady (not an interview, I guess she was just making sure we had everything?) at about 9:10 am. She was real nice, but, be warned, they work SLOW! Then he got his fingerprints done, then we waited.... and waited.... and waited... until our interview, which was scheduled for 8 am but we got at 11:20 am.

It was an extremely easy interview. She asked how we met, she asked me about my previous I-129F petition (this was what she seemed to care most about), only evidence asked for was pics of our visit to the States, why did we get married in Russia, if anyone from my side came (no), where do I live (with my husband, have since we were dating). She then said "okay, your visa's been approved, you'll get your passport in about a week".

That was it. Very easy. I almost can't believe it. I expected to be grilled again like I was at our horrid I-130 interview.

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Lena and Igor Community Regular

Lena and Igor   5

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Now feel better!

September 7, 2009 - met Lena online
October 20, 2010 - First Meeting in Kharkov
Oct 20, 2010 - Engaged
December 3, 2010 - Filed I-129F
December 16, 2010 - NOA-1 notification
December 30, 2010 - Second Visit to Kharkov
February 8, 2011 - Touched
April 18, 2011 - NOA-2 notification
April 18, 2011 - Petition at NVC
April 25, 2011 - Medical Exam
April 26, 2011 - Received at Embassy
April 27, 28, 29, 2011 - Repeat medical (passed medical)
May 5, 2011 - Packet #4 received by mail in Ukraine
June 17, 2011 - Interview scheduled 9:00 AM
June 17, 2011 - Visa approved
June 18, 2011 - Interview Review posted
July 11, 2011 - POE - Detroit
July 17, 2011 - Applied for Marriage License
July 17, 2011 - Applied for SSN
August 17, 2011 - Married in Russian Orthodox Church - Detroit
November 11, 2011 - Submitted AOS/EAD/AP
January 3, 2012 - NOA 1
February 7, 2012 - Still no Biometrics appointment
February 10, 2012 - Service Request - no Biometrics appointment to date
February 29, 2012 - Infopass appointment Detroit (no Biometrics appointment letter - over 40 days)
March 9, 2012 - Biometrics
March 12, 2012 - EAD card production email received
March 23, 2012 - EAD received
March 24, 2012 - AOS interview appointment for April 24, 2012 (Detroit)
April 24, 2012 - AOS approved!
May 2, 2012 - 2 year provisional Green Card received
June 2, 2012 - First job - Russian Kindergarden in Oak Park, Michigan

Feb 5, 2014 - I-751 sent

Sept 19, 2014 - RFE

Nov 3, 2014 - Case moved to Detroit Field Office

Dec 29, 2014 - ROC Interview - Detroit Field Office

Feb 16, 2015 - I-751 approved after 2nd interview

Feb 18, 2015 - I 551 stamp in passport

Mar 5, 2015 - 10 year Permanent Resident Status

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titantom   2

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That was it. Very easy. I almost can't believe it. I expected to be grilled again like I was at our horrid I-130 interview.

Great News!!!

Congratulations!!!

K1 VISA / I129F

Vermont Service Center

Received: 1/19/2012

NOA1: 1/23/2012

Touched: 2/9/2012

NOA2: 7/30/2012

NVC Received: 08/08/2012

NVC Fwd To Consulate: 08/10/2012

Notification From Embassy: 08/27/2012

Interview: 09/25/2012 (Approved)

POE: 10/22/2012

Wedding: 10/26/2012

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GelendzhikBelle   7

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So how long before you were in the line at 7:45 do you suppose the other persons were waiting, Amy?

Congratulations!

When my Wife and I went to the Embassy in Moscow we did not have a wait, but that

was for the marriage affidavit to be notarized.

I want to prepare Lara for the long wait in line if that is indeed will be the case.

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Bad_Daddy   2,209

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So we got there at 7:45 am, huge line, the officer told us that even if we're applying for an immigrant visa we had to stay in the giant line. Well, between the line and going through security, we actually paid the $230 and gave our documents to the first lady (not an interview, I guess she was just making sure we had everything?) at about 9:10 am. She was real nice, but, be warned, they work SLOW! Then he got his fingerprints done, then we waited.... and waited.... and waited... until our interview, which was scheduled for 8 am but we got at 11:20 am.

It was an extremely easy interview. She asked how we met, she asked me about my previous I-129F petition (this was what she seemed to care most about), only evidence asked for was pics of our visit to the States, why did we get married in Russia, if anyone from my side came (no), where do I live (with my husband, have since we were dating). She then said "okay, your visa's been approved, you'll get your passport in about a week".

That was it. Very easy. I almost can't believe it. I expected to be grilled again like I was at our horrid I-130 interview.

I can't believe I didn't see this thread earlier. Congrats Amy! :thumbs:

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Hollyday   122

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Congratulations :)

I'm the beneficiary.

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james&olya Experienced

james&olya   1,121

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Thanks!

Also, word of caution... the Pony Express folks seem to screw up a lot... got our address wrong, then our method of delivery... but after much arguing we finally got it today

Pony Express 'forgot' to send my MIL's visa renewal application for a month!

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