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SweetieOne   41

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On Monday Dec 3, My husband attended his visa interview at the US Embassy in Kingston. He got there at 6:45 for his 7:30 appointment. He got himself checked in and waited to be called. He was called to be sworn in and had his fingerprints done, turned in his medical and signed his police report. After that he was told to sit back down and wait to be called. He was called to another window by a white American man. He asked my husband how did you meet your wife, when did you get married, how many people at the wedding, do you have any pics of the wedding (Husband pulled out the pics), guy asked who filed for you, my husband said my wife of course, the man chuckled and proceeded with have you ever been arrested? My husband said yes, sir I have, however I was never charged and the case was thrown out. The man proceeded to ask why and for what and my husband was honest and told him it was years back for a domestic issue with my ex wife. The interview basically ended there and my husband was handed a blue sheet to return with a letter regarding the case that was dropped and he also needed to surrender his previous Green card.

On the blue sheet my husband was told he could surrender the Green Card on Monday’s and Thursday ONLY from 1-3 pm. Since it was a Monday, my husband decided to exit the building, to re enter to handle surrendering his Green Card. He was told that they no longer offer this service on Monday that he would need to return on a Thursday. So my husband headed back for home (5 hours commute each way errrrrrr). On Tuesday my husband went to Sav to get the letter about the case and I am glad to say that, he received that same day!! My husband proceeded back to Kingston Thursday morning (12/6), when he reached Kingston, he was told we are closed today, you will have to come back next Thursday. When he called to tell me this I was like, REALLY??? You have got to be kidding me, well he was not :crying: :crying: !! So I decided to write an email to the embassy begging them to schedule my husband’s blue sheet interview on a Thursday so that my husband could handle both his green card and his blue sheet in one trip. That a total of 4 trips to Kingston is a lot and that we were advised by the embassy officials to go on Monday and Thursdays, which we did and they were closed. I sent this email at 6:30 pm (CST), the next morning I received the standard email stating email was received and that I should expect to hear from them within 5 business days. So at 2:47 pm that same day I received another email stating, thank-you for your email, we have scheduled a blue sheet interview for Mr. XXXXX on Thursday Dec 13 at 1:30.

When my husband returned to the embassy for his blue sheet it went pretty quick, he was called to the window, saw the same man how interview his the first time. He turned in his papers and the man really didn’t ask him anything other than where will you reside in the US, he told him. Then he looked at my husband and told him that always remember “honesty will always pay off” to go to the DHL window and enjoy being reunited with your wife for the holidays :star: .. I have never felt so blessed in my entire life. I called the DOS today and they told me that my husband’s visa has been processed and should ship today or Monday…

01/06/2012- Married My best friend

05/09/2012- Mailed I-130 via Fed Ex

5/10/2012- I-130 has been received & Signed for at the Chicago lockbox at 10:23 am

05/14/2012- Received NOA1 via Text Message

05/17/2012- Received NOA1 via Snail Mail(Postmarked 5/15/2012)

07/27/2012- 9:36 am Received NOA2 via text message (thought it was a dream)

07/30/2012- Started calling the NVC to see if case has been received

08/02/2012 -Called NVC- Rep told me that NVC Received Package 07/30/2012 (Still no case# assigned)

08/16/2012 -Called NVC- Information has been entered and received my case number (Yahooo)

08/24/2012- AOS Bill invoiced and paid

08/30/2012- Emailed the DS-3023

09/05/2012- Sent AOS (Affidavit of support) packet via Fed Ex (overnight)

09/06/2012- AOS Packet received

09/11/2012- Received email notification that the DS-3023 (Choice of Agent) has been accepted

09/13/2012- Received IV Bill

09/13/2012- Paid IV Bill

09/17/2012- IV marked as paid

09/17/2012- Sent IV Package (DS-230) via Fed Ex

09/18/2012- IV Package Received

09/18/2012- AOS Packet Accepted

09/25/2012- Called NVC and found out I have an RFE

09/26/2012- Received RFE via EMAIL

10/01/2012- Sent original divorce documentation (RFE) via Fed Ex overnight

10/15/2012- CASE COMPLETE (Yahoooooooooooo)

10/23/2012- Case complete email received..

11/02/2012- Called DOS and received interview date

11/05/2012- Received email with check list and appointment date

11/20/2012- Medical Completed

12/03/2012- Interview Scheduled

12/24/2012- Entered the USA and got to MN at 12:08 am on 12/25/2012 Merry X-Mas to us

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velrich   50

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:wow: He persevered and that was the important thing despite all the set back!

congratulations!

Petitioner LPR upgraded to USC June 22, 2012
August 22, 2012: case complete
October 18, 2012: Interview (APPROVED)
October 26, 2012: Picked up visa from DHL (delay caused by Sandy)
December 15, 2012: POE Atlanta....................became USC July 2016!!!!

Mothers' Journey (My sister is the petitioner)

September 10, 2013: Sent I-130 (UPS next day service)

September 12, 2013: Received text to confirm delivery

September 16, 2013: Received NOA 1

March 22, 2014: Received NOA 2

April 8, 2014: File Received by NVC

May 26, 2015: Interview (approved)..........now LPR (delays caused by 2 RFE)

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As one who is familiar with being jacked around by consulates, I admire your (his) perseverance and congratulate you on the outcome!

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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On Monday Dec 3, My husband attended his visa interview at the US Embassy in Kingston. He got there at 6:45 for his 7:30 appointment. He got himself checked in and waited to be called. He was called to be sworn in and had his fingerprints done, turned in his medical and signed his police report. After that he was told to sit back down and wait to be called. He was called to another window by a white American man. He asked my husband how did you meet your wife, when did you get married, how many people at the wedding, do you have any pics of the wedding (Husband pulled out the pics), guy asked who filed for you, my husband said my wife of course, the man chuckled and proceeded with have you ever been arrested? My husband said yes, sir I have, however I was never charged and the case was thrown out. The man proceeded to ask why and for what and my husband was honest and told him it was years back for a domestic issue with my ex wife. The interview basically ended there and my husband was handed a blue sheet to return with a letter regarding the case that was dropped and he also needed to surrender his previous Green card.

On the blue sheet my husband was told he could surrender the Green Card on Monday’s and Thursday ONLY from 1-3 pm. Since it was a Monday, my husband decided to exit the building, to re enter to handle surrendering his Green Card. He was told that they no longer offer this service on Monday that he would need to return on a Thursday. So my husband headed back for home (5 hours commute each way errrrrrr). On Tuesday my husband went to Sav to get the letter about the case and I am glad to say that, he received that same day!! My husband proceeded back to Kingston Thursday morning (12/6), when he reached Kingston, he was told we are closed today, you will have to come back next Thursday. When he called to tell me this I was like, REALLY??? You have got to be kidding me, well he was not :crying: :crying: !! So I decided to write an email to the embassy begging them to schedule my husband’s blue sheet interview on a Thursday so that my husband could handle both his green card and his blue sheet in one trip. That a total of 4 trips to Kingston is a lot and that we were advised by the embassy officials to go on Monday and Thursdays, which we did and they were closed. I sent this email at 6:30 pm (CST), the next morning I received the standard email stating email was received and that I should expect to hear from them within 5 business days. So at 2:47 pm that same day I received another email stating, thank-you for your email, we have scheduled a blue sheet interview for Mr. XXXXX on Thursday Dec 13 at 1:30.

When my husband returned to the embassy for his blue sheet it went pretty quick, he was called to the window, saw the same man how interview his the first time. He turned in his papers and the man really didn’t ask him anything other than where will you reside in the US, he told him. Then he looked at my husband and told him that always remember “honesty will always pay off” to go to the DHL window and enjoy being reunited with your wife for the holidays :star: .. I have never felt so blessed in my entire life. I called the DOS today and they told me that my husband’s visa has been processed and should ship today or Monday…

Was that for applications for permanent residence?

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SweetieOne   41

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Was that for applications for permanent residence?

This was for a CR1 Visa, 2 year green card. We got lucky to get the blue sheet interview so quickly. Sometimes it pays to try the best you can. Visa was mailed to mobay yesterday :)... Now im just in panic mode... Clean,clean, clean..

01/06/2012- Married My best friend

05/09/2012- Mailed I-130 via Fed Ex

5/10/2012- I-130 has been received & Signed for at the Chicago lockbox at 10:23 am

05/14/2012- Received NOA1 via Text Message

05/17/2012- Received NOA1 via Snail Mail(Postmarked 5/15/2012)

07/27/2012- 9:36 am Received NOA2 via text message (thought it was a dream)

07/30/2012- Started calling the NVC to see if case has been received

08/02/2012 -Called NVC- Rep told me that NVC Received Package 07/30/2012 (Still no case# assigned)

08/16/2012 -Called NVC- Information has been entered and received my case number (Yahooo)

08/24/2012- AOS Bill invoiced and paid

08/30/2012- Emailed the DS-3023

09/05/2012- Sent AOS (Affidavit of support) packet via Fed Ex (overnight)

09/06/2012- AOS Packet received

09/11/2012- Received email notification that the DS-3023 (Choice of Agent) has been accepted

09/13/2012- Received IV Bill

09/13/2012- Paid IV Bill

09/17/2012- IV marked as paid

09/17/2012- Sent IV Package (DS-230) via Fed Ex

09/18/2012- IV Package Received

09/18/2012- AOS Packet Accepted

09/25/2012- Called NVC and found out I have an RFE

09/26/2012- Received RFE via EMAIL

10/01/2012- Sent original divorce documentation (RFE) via Fed Ex overnight

10/15/2012- CASE COMPLETE (Yahoooooooooooo)

10/23/2012- Case complete email received..

11/02/2012- Called DOS and received interview date

11/05/2012- Received email with check list and appointment date

11/20/2012- Medical Completed

12/03/2012- Interview Scheduled

12/24/2012- Entered the USA and got to MN at 12:08 am on 12/25/2012 Merry X-Mas to us

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