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I truly can't believe it. After being married for about 5 1/2 months, and Aidan having an expired I-94 since February, we've finally raised enough cash to mail off his Adjustment of Status and Employment Authorization applications.

I don't know whether to laugh or cry, be happy or sad. We've both devoted so much time and energy (and money!) into this whole process...and we still don't know if we're even going to stay in the states permanently (I want to move back to Ireland, he hasn't lived here long enough to make a decision yet).

Sometimes I feel like this whole thing just isn't worth it. All the times we were separated...all the money we've spent on plane tickets and hotels and interviews and fees...the good-byes at airports and nights filled with loneliness. But then I just think back to our wedding day, and how beautiful it was, and I realize that I would not change that day for anything. And regardless of whether or not we stay in America, I do know that beginning our lives together here was the right decision, and in the end, no matter where we are, being with my love is all that matters. (L)

Don't mind me, I'm just tired I suppose. But I am curious, am I the only one who feels this way? Did any of you get as confused as me when you sent away your AOS packet? Were you happy, excited, nervous, confused? I can't be the only one out there who has so many mixed feelings about all of this. :unsure:

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Coagulation to you guys, I hope that everyone goes smoothly and fast. Do not feel to bad about waiting so long before filling your paper work, my husband and I have been married for almost 2 years and I am only now filling my paper work on Monday ( long story) and I’m feeling the same way, worried, nervous, happy and a little scared. This can be such a stressful process, but I’m trying to stay positive and I also am thankful for all the great advice I have received from this forum. So good luck to you and your husband and I hope that things workout….

AOS timeline for I-485, I-130 and I-765

08/14/06 Got to the Chicago mailbox

08/18/06 Receipt date for I-485, I-130 and I-765

08/24/06 NOA1 I-485, I-130, and I-756

08/29/06 Receive Biometric letter in mail

08/31/06 I-130 Touch

09/05/06 Biometric appointment (everything when okay)

09/05/06 Receive Interview letter for I-485 in the mail for 10/17

09/06/06 I-485, I-130 and I-765 touch

10/17/06 Interview day (interviewer did not have my permanent file)

10/17/06 I-130 and I-485 touch

10/17/06 I-130 Approval e-mail

10/18/06 I-130 and I-485 touch

10/19/06 I-130 and I-485 touch

10/20/06 Receive I-130 approval letter in the mail

11/20/06 Call 1-800 regarding my I-765 beyond processing time

11/21/06 I-765 Touch

11/25/06 Got letter about change of address and I-765 beyond processing time

11/28/06 I-485-Welcome Letter e-mail :), I-130 touch

11/29/06 I-485, I-130 and I-765 touch

11/30/06 I-485-E-mail- Card production ordered :)

12/01/06 I-485 Touch

12/01/06 I-765 Approve LOL, card production orderd

12/02/06 Receive Welcome letter in the mail

12/05/06 E-mail- I-765 Approval notice sent and I-485 Approval notice sent

12/06/06 EAD card finally came in the mail I-485 and I-765 touch

12/07/06 Green card came in the mail :)

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jelti   0

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Coagulation to you guys, I hope that everyone goes smoothly and fast. Do not feel to bad about waiting so long before filling your paper work, my husband and I have been married for almost 2 years and I am only now filling my paper work on Monday ( long story) and I’m feeling the same way, worried, nervous, happy and a little scared. This can be such a stressful process, but I’m trying to stay positive and I also am thankful for all the great advice I have received from this forum. So good luck to you and your husband and I hope that things workout….

Thank you for the words of encouragement, and good luck to you guys as well! :)

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:dance::dance: Congratulations and Good Luck to you :luv:

1/12/06 Mail I-129f express mail

1/13/06 TSC rec'd

1/23/06 NOA1 from CSC

1/27/06 - Check cleared

7/10/06 - NOA2

7/14/06- rec'd @ NVC

8/14/06- NVC sent petition to Consulate

8/17/06 - Korean Consulate rec'd Petition

8/23/06 - rec'd packet 3 from Consulate

8/25/06 - sent packet 3 back to Consulate

8/27/06 - got confirmation email from Consulate, they rec'd packet three

8/27/06 - requested interview date via Consulate internet site.

9/1/06 - Checked internet site for interveiw date, it was there

9/25/06 - Interview date - APPROVED

9/28/06 - Visa in Zaeems Hand - YEAHHHHH

1/6/07 - leaving for USA

1/20/07 - Wedding Date

1/20/07 - MARRIED!!!!!

2/10/07 - rec'd certified copy of marriage license

AOS

3/13/07 - AOS package rec'd at Chicago Lockbox

3/20/07 - Rec'd Social Security Card

3/21/07 - Checks Cashed and Case Status online

3/24/07 - NOA1 Rec'd for AOS and EAD

3/27/07 - rec'd Biometrics appt letter - scheduled for 4/20/07 @ 11:00am

4/02/07 - "touched"

4/20/07 - had biometrics appt.

4/21/07 - rec'd letter stating case was transferred to CSC

5/22/07 - rec'd Case Pending at CSC email

6/25/07 - EAD card production ordered

7/7/07 - EAD "touched"

7/7/07 - AOS "touched"

8-6-07 - Rec'd EAD Card in the Mail

5-20-08 - AOS INTERVIEW - APPROVED - PASSPORT STAMPED

7-2-10 - Received 10 year green card in mail

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Good Luck and it is nice to see a fellow Orlando Office person.

Hopefully the Orlando office will pick up the pace, otherwise, you and me will be on these boards for a couple of years. :)

Removal of Conditions (I-751)

August 16/08: VSC received I-751

August 22/08: check cashed (certainly did not waste any time)

September 11/08: Received NOA 1

September 15/08: Rec'd Biometrics Appointment Letter

October 02/08: Biometrics Completed

March 04/09: File transferred to CSC

June 01/09: Letter stating Petition Approved and Card Production ordered

July 12/09: Card Production ordered e-mail

July 13/09: Received card in the mail

AOS

March 27/06: Sent I-485

March 31/06: NOA 1

April 4/06: Rec'd NOA 1

April 5&6/06: Touched

May 4/06: Rec'd Biometrics Appointment Letter

May 23/06: Biometrics Appointment

May 26/06: Touched

July 22/06: Rec'd Appointment for Interview

Sept 12/06: Interview

Sept 18/06: Rec'd Welcome to USA letter

Sept 26/06: Rec'd Green Card

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jelti   0

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Hopefully the Orlando office will pick up the pace, otherwise, you and me will be on these boards for a couple of years. :)

Well that's encouraging, lol. :P

Oh, well, as long as Aidan gets his EAD soon, that's what matters. He's going crazy being stuck in the house all day with nothing to do. :yes:

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Wanted to wish you good luck.

Mary

Everything I respond to is from personal knowledge, research or experience and I am in no means a lawyer or do I claim to be one. Everyone should read, research and be responsible for your own journey.

Autumnal Proficient

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Congratulations and may you find yourself quickly moving along.

26 January 2005 - Entered US as visitor from Canada.
16 May 2005 - Assembled health package, W2s.
27 June 2005 - Sent package off to Chicago lockbox.
28 June 2005 - Package received at Chicago lockbox.
11 July 2005 - RFE: cheques inappropriately placed.
18 July 2005 - NOA 1: I-485, I-131, I-765 received!
19 July 2005 - NOA 1: I-130 received!
24 August 2005 - Biometrics appointment (Naperville, IL).
25 August 2005 - AOS touched.
29 August 2005 - AP, EAD, I-485 touched.
15 September 2005 - AP and EAD approved!
03 February 2006 - SSN arrives (150 days later)
27 February 2006 - NOA 2: Interview for 27 April!!
27 April 2006 - AOS Interview, approved after 10 minutes!
19 May 2006 - 2 year conditional green card.
01 May 2008 - 10 year green card arrives.
09 December 2012 - Assembled N-400 package.
15 January 2013 - Sent package off to Phoenix.
28 January 2013 - RFE: signature missing.
06 February 2013 - NOA 1: N-400 received!
27 February 2013 - Biometrics appointment (Detroit, MI).
01 April 2013 - NOA 2: Interview assigned.

15 May 2013 - Naturalization Interview, approved after 15 minutes.

10 June 2013 - Naturalized.

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rebeccajo   14

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Well, sending out immigration paperwork has always been such a hugh load of relief for me. So I can't say I felt the way you do about that part of it.

Otherwise, I can pretty much relate. These international relationships aren't 'normal', you know? Nobody else but those of us in one can understand, so I think that makes the stress level higher. Is there anybody who knows you that understands why you have put yourself through this? I mean, they might think Aidan is a wonderful guy and all, but what I'm saying is that most people wouldn't put themselves through all this nonsense. After a while, you begin to question it yourself.

The money. Aye. That's SUCH an issue I can empathize with it. It's hard getting going as a couple without the extra expenses of communicating, flights, immigration. It wears you down. I think I just get tired sometimes.

And I can certainly understand wanting to go back to Ireland - even though it would be the North for us, the basic thing you and I feel are probably the same. There's just something different there. A difference in the people and the values that you don't get here.

It's hard somedays. But I love him - and he loves me.

If you ever want to PM me, I'd welcome that.

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Well, sending out immigration paperwork has always been such a hugh load of relief for me. So I can't say I felt the way you do about that part of it.

Otherwise, I can pretty much relate. These international relationships aren't 'normal', you know? Nobody else but those of us in one can understand, so I think that makes the stress level higher. Is there anybody who knows you that understands why you have put yourself through this? I mean, they might think Aidan is a wonderful guy and all, but what I'm saying is that most people wouldn't put themselves through all this nonsense. After a while, you begin to question it yourself.

The money. Aye. That's SUCH an issue I can empathize with it. It's hard getting going as a couple without the extra expenses of communicating, flights, immigration. It wears you down. I think I just get tired sometimes.

And I can certainly understand wanting to go back to Ireland - even though it would be the North for us, the basic thing you and I feel are probably the same. There's just something different there. A difference in the people and the values that you don't get here.

It's hard somedays. But I love him - and he loves me.

If you ever want to PM me, I'd welcome that.

Hi Rebecca,

Thanks for responding. You're right...not many people know exactly what we're doing, or why we have to do it in the first place. It's difficult to get support from people in person when they just don't understand.

Aidan's actually from the north, as well. But if we move back, we'll probably be across the border, maybe up in Donegal. Hey, a girl can wish, right? :P

Thank you for the words of encouragement. I truly appreciate it. (F)

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Donegal...*sigh*

I landed at that tiny airport airport when I went over in September. What beautiful country! A spectacular drive back to Londonderry! Sipped tea outdoors in Dunfenaghy where I saw my first 'tubular' sugar packets and watched some men putting on a tile roof.

 
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