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:dance: OMG!! My husband is now a certified US Citizen!! I just got the call... Now he had to travel to the other side of the world to get it but it was worth it!! We are living in Germany and he went to Fairfax V.A for it( thank god my parents live there-- BIG help :thumbs: ). Now he needs to hurry and hop back on the plane and come back so I can have this baby. I am on bed rest and this turkey is about ready to drop!! I wil give more info as I get it!!! I am so happy!!!!!! :dance::dance:

HIM, ME and BABY MAKES 3

"THE STRONGEST PEOPLE ARE NOT ALWAYS THE ONES WHO WIN, RATHER THE ONES THAT DO NOT GIVE UP WHEN THEY LOSE."

14 Feb08 Case number assigned

5JUN 08 Got visa

FLYS IN TO CHICAGO POE ON THE 15TH!!!

December 08 move to GERMANY

May2009 Start Case for Naturalization

14 SEPTEMBER 2009 Visa Journey is over!! Husband a US Citizen!!

Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Turkey
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Hi Everyone!

Thanks to Debra for checking in on me and my family! Sorry I've been completely busy working and a mommy of a 9 1/2 month old! Yes! Mehmet is 9 1/2 months old already! 22.5 lbs and 30 inches! He's going to be a big boy! He is a complete joy! I love him to pieces! Just wish I had more time to spend with him, but I'm playing the Mega Millions every week in hopes of retiring! LOL! Resul just had a job change and is now in the auto mechanics field (he took a year long course at night for auto mechanics last year). So that was a big change for him and he is happier in this job. He has now been here in the US for 3 years as of this past Fri. He still has not been back to Turkey and is sad about that, but we had an unexpected miracle take place (Mehmet!) and could not go back yet... Plus hus brother's wife just had a baby, the 2nd grandchild now in the family (a girl named Idol). So he's sad that his family still has not met their 1st grandchild. It's very hard for him.

I hope all are well out there and things are going smoothly. Resul also received his 10 year green card a few months ago. We (or shall I say "I") did the lifting of conditions all by myself and we had no problems! Lord knows we could not afford our lawyer for this process and thanks to God all worked out. So if I can do it the rest of you out there can too! Keep that in mind when you get to that point.

Well this momma has to get to bed and get ready for another long week! Living for the weekends! That's all you can do... Take care and keep in touch!

PS- I posted a new pic of Mehmet on my profile so check him out!

Love, peace, and hope to all...

~Debbie

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AOS Journey

11/06/06 - We're Married!!! Finally Mr & Mrs!!!

12/04/06 - Resul received his Social Security Card

12/08/07 - Filed for AOS & EAD

01/02/07 - Biometrics Appointment

03/07/07 - Received work permit in the mail

03/24/07 - Resul was hired for his first job in the USA

04/24/07 - Our AOS interview date

04/24/07 - Green card approved!!!

05/05/07 - Green card has arrived! Hooray!!!

Post AOS Journey

12/05/08 - Baby Mehmet born!

04/24/09 - Applied for Removal of Conditions

05/22/09 - Approved for 10 year Green Card! InshAllah!

Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Turkey
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:dance: OMG!! My husband is now a certified US Citizen!! I just got the call... Now he had to travel to the other side of the world to get it but it was worth it!! We are living in Germany and he went to Fairfax V.A for it( thank god my parents live there-- BIG help :thumbs: ). Now he needs to hurry and hop back on the plane and come back so I can have this baby. I am on bed rest and this turkey is about ready to drop!! I wil give more info as I get it!!! I am so happy!!!!!! :dance::dance:

OMG! Merk! So much going on with you! I just posted for the 1st time in months and just saw this! A baby on the way??? OMG! Congrats to you and hubby! ANd congrats to your hubby on his citizenship! I am soooo happy for you both! good things are here and more to come! You go girl! Bless you all!

~Deb

AOS Journey

11/06/06 - We're Married!!! Finally Mr & Mrs!!!

12/04/06 - Resul received his Social Security Card

12/08/07 - Filed for AOS & EAD

01/02/07 - Biometrics Appointment

03/07/07 - Received work permit in the mail

03/24/07 - Resul was hired for his first job in the USA

04/24/07 - Our AOS interview date

04/24/07 - Green card approved!!!

05/05/07 - Green card has arrived! Hooray!!!

Post AOS Journey

12/05/08 - Baby Mehmet born!

04/24/09 - Applied for Removal of Conditions

05/22/09 - Approved for 10 year Green Card! InshAllah!

Filed: Country: Turkey
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Hi Debbie,

It's been a long time since I have posted here and because of your message I thought I come and check and see how everyone else is doing too.

Your little Mehmet is the sweetest little boy, Congratulations to you and hubby!!! :)

I hope everyone else is doing well and happy, GOD Bless everyone and take care always to all!

Hug and Kisses to everyone,

Mina (F)

Hi Everyone!

Thanks to Debra for checking in on me and my family! Sorry I've been completely busy working and a mommy of a 9 1/2 month old! Yes! Mehmet is 9 1/2 months old already! 22.5 lbs and 30 inches! He's going to be a big boy! He is a complete joy! I love him to pieces! Just wish I had more time to spend with him, but I'm playing the Mega Millions every week in hopes of retiring! LOL! Resul just had a job change and is now in the auto mechanics field (he took a year long course at night for auto mechanics last year). So that was a big change for him and he is happier in this job. He has now been here in the US for 3 years as of this past Fri. He still has not been back to Turkey and is sad about that, but we had an unexpected miracle take place (Mehmet!) and could not go back yet... Plus hus brother's wife just had a baby, the 2nd grandchild now in the family (a girl named Idol). So he's sad that his family still has not met their 1st grandchild. It's very hard for him.

I hope all are well out there and things are going smoothly. Resul also received his 10 year green card a few months ago. We (or shall I say "I") did the lifting of conditions all by myself and we had no problems! Lord knows we could not afford our lawyer for this process and thanks to God all worked out. So if I can do it the rest of you out there can too! Keep that in mind when you get to that point.

Well this momma has to get to bed and get ready for another long week! Living for the weekends! That's all you can do... Take care and keep in touch!

PS- I posted a new pic of Mehmet on my profile so check him out!

Love, peace, and hope to all...

~Debbie

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Filed: Country: Turkey
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SOOOoooo Sweet little baby boy....Mashallah

So happy all is going well for you and Resul. Congratulations on the 10 year green card, InshAllah this process is so much better on the down side of this journey. Yes, it's not so hard do to it all your self....just takes a little time :thumbs: Great job!

I understand about working full time and raising children...it is hard! Who knows, maybe the Mega Millions will come your way, lol....

Please say hello to your husband and congrats on his new possition.

Thank you so much for sharing a photo of your son. It is nice to see you check in once in awhile :P We miss having you around.

Take care,

Debra

Hi Everyone!

Thanks to Debra for checking in on me and my family! Sorry I've been completely busy working and a mommy of a 9 1/2 month old! Yes! Mehmet is 9 1/2 months old already! 22.5 lbs and 30 inches! He's going to be a big boy! He is a complete joy! I love him to pieces! Just wish I had more time to spend with him, but I'm playing the Mega Millions every week in hopes of retiring! LOL! Resul just had a job change and is now in the auto mechanics field (he took a year long course at night for auto mechanics last year). So that was a big change for him and he is happier in this job. He has now been here in the US for 3 years as of this past Fri. He still has not been back to Turkey and is sad about that, but we had an unexpected miracle take place (Mehmet!) and could not go back yet... Plus hus brother's wife just had a baby, the 2nd grandchild now in the family (a girl named Idol). So he's sad that his family still has not met their 1st grandchild. It's very hard for him.

I hope all are well out there and things are going smoothly. Resul also received his 10 year green card a few months ago. We (or shall I say "I") did the lifting of conditions all by myself and we had no problems! Lord knows we could not afford our lawyer for this process and thanks to God all worked out. So if I can do it the rest of you out there can too! Keep that in mind when you get to that point.

Well this momma has to get to bed and get ready for another long week! Living for the weekends! That's all you can do... Take care and keep in touch!

PS- I posted a new pic of Mehmet on my profile so check him out!

Love, peace, and hope to all...

~Debbie

Filed: Country: Turkey
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Ah Mina..I miss you!! :blush:

Hope all is going well for you honey. Will call you soon.

Hugs

Debra

Hi Debbie,

It's been a long time since I have posted here and because of your message I thought I come and check and see how everyone else is doing too.

Your little Mehmet is the sweetest little boy, Congratulations to you and hubby!!! :)

I hope everyone else is doing well and happy, GOD Bless everyone and take care always to all!

Hug and Kisses to everyone,

Mina (F)

Hi Everyone!

Thanks to Debra for checking in on me and my family! Sorry I've been completely busy working and a mommy of a 9 1/2 month old! Yes! Mehmet is 9 1/2 months old already! 22.5 lbs and 30 inches! He's going to be a big boy! He is a complete joy! I love him to pieces! Just wish I had more time to spend with him, but I'm playing the Mega Millions every week in hopes of retiring! LOL! Resul just had a job change and is now in the auto mechanics field (he took a year long course at night for auto mechanics last year). So that was a big change for him and he is happier in this job. He has now been here in the US for 3 years as of this past Fri. He still has not been back to Turkey and is sad about that, but we had an unexpected miracle take place (Mehmet!) and could not go back yet... Plus hus brother's wife just had a baby, the 2nd grandchild now in the family (a girl named Idol). So he's sad that his family still has not met their 1st grandchild. It's very hard for him.

I hope all are well out there and things are going smoothly. Resul also received his 10 year green card a few months ago. We (or shall I say "I") did the lifting of conditions all by myself and we had no problems! Lord knows we could not afford our lawyer for this process and thanks to God all worked out. So if I can do it the rest of you out there can too! Keep that in mind when you get to that point.

Well this momma has to get to bed and get ready for another long week! Living for the weekends! That's all you can do... Take care and keep in touch!

PS- I posted a new pic of Mehmet on my profile so check him out!

Love, peace, and hope to all...

~Debbie

Posted

Bebek Mehmet is cok guzel!! Very handsome.

Merk, congrats on your wonderful happenings!

Mina, Hi!! So glad to see you. I have not been on the computer much. Hope you are well.

Tanya, any baby news yet?

Best wishes to everyone :)

06/2005 - Met in the U.S.

3/26/07 - Mailed I-129F

3/28/07 - Vermont Received

3/29/07 - NOA1

3/30/07 - Check cashed

4/03/07 - "Touched"

4/11/07 - Approved, NOA 2 mailed via snail mail

4/18/07 - NVC received approved I-129F petition

5/02/07 - Fiance received Packet 3

5/22/07 - Mailed I-134 and supporting evidence to Fiance

5/25/07 - I-134 papers arrive in Turkey to SO via UPS

5/29/07 - Packet 3 sent to American Embassy in Turkey

6/02/07 - Packet 4 received by fiance

7/16/07 - Interview in Ankara at 9:45 am

7/16/07 - Visa denied because of a previous overstay in US, must file I-601 waiver

8/16/07 - Delivered I-601 papers to US Embassy in Ankara

12/28/07 - Fourth visit to Turkey

11/22/08 - Still waiting on I-601 Waiver (16 months)

12/23/08 - Yilmaz received approval letter for his waiver in mail!!!

03/18/09 - 2nd IV interview in Ankara

03/18/09 - Visa approved. Will be sent via UPS to his home address

03/25/09 - Received visa at home address

04/18/09 - Arrival in U.S.!!!!!!

05/21/09 - Married on the beach in Hawaii

07/12/09 - Mailed AOS papers via FedEX

7/18/09 - NOA for AOS/EAD/AP

7/30/09 - I-485 transferred to CSC

8/19/09 - Biometrics appointment @ 11 AM---COMPLETED

8/30/09 - AP approved (recieved 2 hard copies in mail on 9/5/09)

9/08/09 - EAD card received in the mail

10/16/09 - Touch from CSC

11/09/09 - Card production ordered

10/05/11 - Filed Removal of Conditions

07/31/12 - Removal of conditions APPROVED, card issued

Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Turkey
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Hi everybody !

I am preparing my documents to send the embassy ( package 3 ) but I need some help ...

I am going to send the original documents ( birth certificate, police report, I-134 and related documents ) to the embassy and take copies of each document w/ me to the interview right ?

this might be a stupid question but I had to ask ...

I am neither especially clever nor especially gifted. I am only very, very curious...

05-21-2009 I-129F SENT

05-29-2009 NOA1

06-10-2009 Touched

08-26-2009 NOA2 !!! :)

08-29-2009 NOA2 hard copy received

08-28-2009 NVC received

09-01-2009 NVC left

09-04-2009 Consulate received

09-10-2009 E-mail received from embassy regarding package 3 ( no paper instructions received. only e-mail )

09-24-2009 Package 3 sent

12-01-2009 Interview date !!! :)VISA APPROVED!!!

12-03-2009 Visa in hand !!! :)

12-27-2009 POE ( JFK )! fast and smooth!

01-04-2010 MARRIED :)

01-26-2010 AOS package sent ( usps express mail )

01-27-2010 Received by USCIS

02-03-2010 Check cashed

02-05-2010 NOA1 received (I-485,I-765,I-131)

02-12-2010 Biometrics Appointment Letter Received (02-26-2010) DONE!!!

03-08-2010 Received a letter that says my finger prints should be re-taken.(appointment date 03/23/2010)

03-11-2010 Biometrics Re-taken (early walk in)

03-24-2010 EAD Approval Notice. (via e-mail)

03-26-2010 Interview Letter Received! (04-27-2010)

03-27-2010 AP Documents Received (Approval date is 03-23-2010)

04-01-2010 EAD Card Received

04-27-2010 GC APPROVED!!!

05-28-2010 GC RECEIVED!!!

Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Turkey
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2 more questions :)

am I going to send the copy of whole I-129F package to the embassy w/ package 3 or am I gonna take it w/ me to the interview ?

am I going to send new pics and emails and chat logs etc. as proofs of ongoing relationship to the embassy w/ package 3 or am I gonna take them w/ me to the interview ?

I am neither especially clever nor especially gifted. I am only very, very curious...

05-21-2009 I-129F SENT

05-29-2009 NOA1

06-10-2009 Touched

08-26-2009 NOA2 !!! :)

08-29-2009 NOA2 hard copy received

08-28-2009 NVC received

09-01-2009 NVC left

09-04-2009 Consulate received

09-10-2009 E-mail received from embassy regarding package 3 ( no paper instructions received. only e-mail )

09-24-2009 Package 3 sent

12-01-2009 Interview date !!! :)VISA APPROVED!!!

12-03-2009 Visa in hand !!! :)

12-27-2009 POE ( JFK )! fast and smooth!

01-04-2010 MARRIED :)

01-26-2010 AOS package sent ( usps express mail )

01-27-2010 Received by USCIS

02-03-2010 Check cashed

02-05-2010 NOA1 received (I-485,I-765,I-131)

02-12-2010 Biometrics Appointment Letter Received (02-26-2010) DONE!!!

03-08-2010 Received a letter that says my finger prints should be re-taken.(appointment date 03/23/2010)

03-11-2010 Biometrics Re-taken (early walk in)

03-24-2010 EAD Approval Notice. (via e-mail)

03-26-2010 Interview Letter Received! (04-27-2010)

03-27-2010 AP Documents Received (Approval date is 03-23-2010)

04-01-2010 EAD Card Received

04-27-2010 GC APPROVED!!!

05-28-2010 GC RECEIVED!!!

Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Turkey
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Hi all! So happy to hear everyone's good news and life happenings!

Our wedding was this past Sept. 12th...still waiting for the professional photos, but here's a couple that friends took:

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AOS Timeline:

- 06/30/2009: Filed for AOS/EAD/AP

- 07/02/2009: AOS packet received

- 07/08/2009: Check cashed

- 07/10/2009: Received all 3 NOA1s

- 07/14/2009: Received biometrics appt.

- 07/29/2009: Case transferred to CSC

- 08/01/2009: Advanced Parole Documents Issued

- 08/06/2009: Biometrics appointment completed

- 08/11/2009: EAD issued (received 8/14)

- 11/12/2009: AOS approved

- 11/20/2009: Green Card in hand!

* Complete timeline in profile under "Signature and Story"

Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Turkey
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Thanks everybody with your sweet comments about Mehmet! Good to hear from you all! Wish I had more time to read and post, but I'll try to keep up a little more! Have a great week!

Mina so good to hear back from you! I will try to write back this week! Keep smiling :thumbs:

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AOS Journey

11/06/06 - We're Married!!! Finally Mr & Mrs!!!

12/04/06 - Resul received his Social Security Card

12/08/07 - Filed for AOS & EAD

01/02/07 - Biometrics Appointment

03/07/07 - Received work permit in the mail

03/24/07 - Resul was hired for his first job in the USA

04/24/07 - Our AOS interview date

04/24/07 - Green card approved!!!

05/05/07 - Green card has arrived! Hooray!!!

Post AOS Journey

12/05/08 - Baby Mehmet born!

04/24/09 - Applied for Removal of Conditions

05/22/09 - Approved for 10 year Green Card! InshAllah!

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Turkey
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Congrats, Merk!!!

Debbie, your son is beautiful, tfs the pic! I can't believe he's almost 10 months now! where does the time go?

Mina!!! Good to see you on here and hope you are well

Debra, how's everything going with you?

Julia - congrats on the wedding. Your dress is stunning, btw!! TFS pics

All is well here...busy, busy.

Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Turkey
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Hi all! So happy to hear everyone's good news and life happenings!

Our wedding was this past Sept. 12th...still waiting for the professional photos, but here's a couple that friends took:

cakecutting.jpgIMG_0141.jpgDSCN5795_large.jpg2323232327Ffp53665nu326943777WSNRCG.jpg

Oh congrats Julia! What beautiful photos! You look stunning and hubby looks great too! So happy for the both of you! :star:

AOS Journey

11/06/06 - We're Married!!! Finally Mr & Mrs!!!

12/04/06 - Resul received his Social Security Card

12/08/07 - Filed for AOS & EAD

01/02/07 - Biometrics Appointment

03/07/07 - Received work permit in the mail

03/24/07 - Resul was hired for his first job in the USA

04/24/07 - Our AOS interview date

04/24/07 - Green card approved!!!

05/05/07 - Green card has arrived! Hooray!!!

Post AOS Journey

12/05/08 - Baby Mehmet born!

04/24/09 - Applied for Removal of Conditions

05/22/09 - Approved for 10 year Green Card! InshAllah!

 
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