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after 5 months of lurking in the forums, reading, learning, panicking, and missing my husband, I finally decided to post and join my fellow "sufferers"... I'm praying that we're all reunited with our spouses soon! Thanks for all of your wisdom and advice :D

Hey our times almost match :)

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Married : 2007-10-20

I-130 Sent : 2008-01-26

I-130 NOA1 : 2008-02-14

I-130 Approved : 2008-05-14

NVC Received : 2008-05-20

DS-3032 sent AOS Bill Generated : 2008-05-26

Eva emailed DS-3032 : 2008-05-30

Called NVC and got IIN number : 2008-05-30

PAID AOS Fee Online and IN PROCESS : 2008-06-02

AOS Status changed to PAID online, and updated at the NVC : 2008-06-04

AOS packet with barcode cover letter MAILED via Priority Mail : 2008-06-05

DS-3032 email accepted : 2008-06-10

NVC received AOS : 2008-06-11

IV Bill Invoiced and paid online and IN PROCESS : 2008-06-14

IV Bill status = PAID, Barcode printed : 2008-06-17

AOS packet officially "received" : 2008-06-16

DS-230 Packet express mailed to NVC : 2008-07-02

DS-230 arrived at the NVC 11:02 am : 2008-07-03

DS-230 entered into NVC system! : 2008-07-03

CASE COMPLETE : 2008-07-11

CASE LEFT NVC : 2008-08-05

Interview letter (my copy) received. : 2008-08-08

Interview letter (her copy) received. : 2008-08-27

Delbros Paid : 2008-08-11

Medical APPROVED : 2008-08-26

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Interview scheduled APPROVED : 2008-09-17

Visa RECEIVED : 2008-09-20

POE : 2008-10-17

I-130 was approved in 109 days - NVC process completed in 42 days - I-130 filing date to interview in 235 days

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After no touches for 3 months, NOA-2 approved 6/5/08. Yeah baby yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbs:

Congratulations Looduck!!! :dance:

2007-09-19: Marriage

2007-12-31: I-130 Sent

2008-02-14: I-130 NOA1

2008-02-28: I-129F Sent

2008-03-07: I-129F NOA1

2008-05-06: I-130 & I-129F NOA2

2008-06-25: Interview Approved (Conditional)

2008-07-08: Forward Additional Doc

2008-07-15: VISA Received (2yrs Validity)

2008-09-03: Flight to Cincinnati, Ohio; POE SFO

2008-09-06: Travel back to Chicago with my hubby

2008-09-29: Mailed I765 (EAD)

2008-10-07: NOA for EAD

2008-12-12: Received EAD Biometrics Appointment

2008-12-19: Biomentrics Appointment

2008-12-29: Ordered EAD Card

2008-12-31: EAD Approval

2009-11-26: Submit AOS

2010-03-30: Permanet Resident 10yrs GC

2010-04-15: Update status with SS

2010-04-22: Received new SS Card

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I just found out that my I130 has been approved. I am sooooo happy. No touches since Feb 15 and now APPROVAL!

2008-01-30: I-130 Sent

2008-02-15: I-130 NOA1

2008-06-16: I-130 Approved (NOA2...still haven't received hard copy)

2008-06-26: NVC Received

2008-07-01: DS-3032 sent AOS Bill Generated

2008-07-02: Emailed DS-3032

2008-07-07: Received hard copy of NOA2

2008-07-10: Emailed NVC to Change Petitioner Address

2008-07-16: Received email from NVC, accept Choice of Agent

2008-07-??: Called NVC and got IIN number (still trying to get through to an agent!)

2008-07-??: PAID AOS Fee Online and IN PROCESS

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congrats!!!!!

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2/20/2008 Sent I-130 to Chicago Location

2/21/2008 INS received the package (Express Mail)

2/28/2008 Check cashed by NVC

3/3/2008 I130- Received hard copy of NOA1 dated 2/27/08

NVC

9/16/2008 Received by NVC and assigned case #

9/17/2008 Emailed DS3032

9/19/2008 NVC generated DS3032 and AOS

9/22/2008 Mailed DS3032 (overnight)

9/23/2008 DS3032 Delivered to NVC accepted by R. Austin

9/24/2008 Received IIN# by a really cranky rep who didn't had her coffee yet....

9/24/2008 DS3032 accepted

9/24/2008 IV Bill Generated

9/24/2008 Paid AOS & IV online

9/25/2008 AOS marked "Paid"

9/25/2008 Mailed AOS Package (overnight)

9/26/2008 IV marked "Paid"

9/27/2008 IV Mailed

10/2/2008 NVC completed AOS package and IV package entered and being reviewed..

10/7/2008 Case Complete!! (21 Days...not bad!)

10/18/2008 Interview letter received

10/23/2008 1st Medical Exam

10/24/2008 Medical passed!!!!

11/02/2008 Picking up medical report

11/17/2008 Interview!!!!

11/17/2008 Picked up the VISA!!!

12/25/2008 Port of Entry!!!!

01/15/2009 Received Green Card

Removing Condition

10/02/2010 Mailed I751

10/08/2010 NOA1

10/25/2010 Received Biometic Letter

11/18/2010 Biometic Appointment

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Can anyone help me as to what i should be doing next....after I received my NAO2? thanks!

2008-01-30: I-130 Sent

2008-02-15: I-130 NOA1

2008-06-16: I-130 Approved (NOA2...still haven't received hard copy)

2008-06-26: NVC Received

2008-07-01: DS-3032 sent AOS Bill Generated

2008-07-02: Emailed DS-3032

2008-07-07: Received hard copy of NOA2

2008-07-10: Emailed NVC to Change Petitioner Address

2008-07-16: Received email from NVC, accept Choice of Agent

2008-07-??: Called NVC and got IIN number (still trying to get through to an agent!)

2008-07-??: PAID AOS Fee Online and IN PROCESS

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congrats Krista!

I-130 Timeline:

12-11-2007- Married my Love

02-08-2008- CSC receives I-130

02-11-2008- Received Hardcopy NOA1

08-14-2008- Approved!!! 216 days...

08-21-2008- NOA2 Hardcopy received

08-27-2008- NVC Receives file, NVC Case Number issued

09-05-2008- AOS Fee Bill and DS-3032 Generated

09-06-2008- E-mailed DS-3032 to NVC

09-11-2008- Received Hardcopy of DS-3032 and AOS Fee Bill

09-15-2008- Mailed Hardcopy of DS-3032

09-16-2008- Paid $70 AOS fee online

09-17-2008- Received E-mail confirming the DS-3032 Agent

09-17-2008- Printed Coversheet for AOS paperwork

09-17-2008- IV Bill Invoiced

12-16-2008- Sent I-864 EZ to NVC

NOW: Debating on current situation...

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Can anyone help me as to what i should be doing next....after I received my NAO2? thanks!

Krista,

Get ready, because another big paper shuffle is coming (as if we hadn't had enough of that already :P !).

For what's coming next, check out the NVC flowchart at http://www.visajourney.com/examples/NVC_Pr...wchart_v1-2.pdf

and there's a list of ways to keep the processing time to a bare minimum at http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/...'s_Shortcut

Get the forms ready now, and make sure to take advantage of the email and pay online options :) Best wishes!

ndi uw'umunkunzi wanje

I am my beloved's

07/02/2006 met during "Hope Rwanda" (he was my translator!)

01/04/2008 state wedding

01/14/2008 mailed I-130

02/14/2008 Valentine's Day gift: NOA1

02/15/2008 mailed I-129F

05/10/2008 apply for expedite on I-129F and it's accepted!

05/14/2008 NOA2 for I-130, I-129F is administratively closed. d'oh! Now he has to take a 20 hour bus ride to the embassy, instead of getting the visa at the embassy 2 km from where he lives :( We had been trying for the K-3. Now we try to figure out the CR-1 process

05/16/2008 went back to Rwanda with my mom and MoH for the church wedding

05/25/2008 church wedding!! I got spoiled rotten :)

05/26/2008 honeymooooooon

06/05/2008 contact embassy. They tell me to leave important papers with him. (bzzzt! wrong answer!)

06/07/2008 got back to the US, mailed AOS bill

06/08/2008 finally figure out CR-1 process (thanks, guys!) and realize that I need all of the important papers. double d'oh! He starts to collect things like his birth certificate.

06/10/2008 emailed DS-3023

07/16/2008 he finally got his birth certificate and FedEx-es the packet to me

07/25/2008 mailed DS-230

08/05/2008 should have a "case complete", but NVC is IDIOTIC and has out-of-date info

09/ --/2008 call embassies, change foreign policy

10/02/2008 CASE COMPLETE. FINALLY!

11/??/2008 interview

11/??/2008 disgust strangers in airport by making out with my hubby

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Can anyone help me as to what i should be doing next....after I received my NAO2? thanks!

go to this thread http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=127253 . You will fly through NVC. Checkout my timeline. ragee and lotos timelines are even better.

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Married : 2007-10-20

I-130 Sent : 2008-01-26

I-130 NOA1 : 2008-02-14

I-130 Approved : 2008-05-14

NVC Received : 2008-05-20

DS-3032 sent AOS Bill Generated : 2008-05-26

Eva emailed DS-3032 : 2008-05-30

Called NVC and got IIN number : 2008-05-30

PAID AOS Fee Online and IN PROCESS : 2008-06-02

AOS Status changed to PAID online, and updated at the NVC : 2008-06-04

AOS packet with barcode cover letter MAILED via Priority Mail : 2008-06-05

DS-3032 email accepted : 2008-06-10

NVC received AOS : 2008-06-11

IV Bill Invoiced and paid online and IN PROCESS : 2008-06-14

IV Bill status = PAID, Barcode printed : 2008-06-17

AOS packet officially "received" : 2008-06-16

DS-230 Packet express mailed to NVC : 2008-07-02

DS-230 arrived at the NVC 11:02 am : 2008-07-03

DS-230 entered into NVC system! : 2008-07-03

CASE COMPLETE : 2008-07-11

CASE LEFT NVC : 2008-08-05

Interview letter (my copy) received. : 2008-08-08

Interview letter (her copy) received. : 2008-08-27

Delbros Paid : 2008-08-11

Medical APPROVED : 2008-08-26

and 27

Interview scheduled APPROVED : 2008-09-17

Visa RECEIVED : 2008-09-20

POE : 2008-10-17

I-130 was approved in 109 days - NVC process completed in 42 days - I-130 filing date to interview in 235 days

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Hello Everyone,

Its been days since the last time i was here.

ME and my Husband are cancelling the petition. No approval yet anywayz,.

We've been to a Hell-of-a-ride relationship. its Been 3 years since we first talk. Been married for a 1 year and 2 months. And sadly, we came up to a decision of just getting a divorce. Its not working out anymore. Its been 6 months since the last time we saw each other for real. And we slowly felt that its seems like the relationship is all about "internet" and webcam and voice.

Both of us cant stand the separation. He cant come back here in the Philippines, coz he needs to think of his business, He cant afford to lose his business. And i respect him for that. He only had me for 3 years, but he has his business for more than 30 years...

I thank YOu very much for all the guides here. I enjoyed being in this forum!. it helped us alot and made it easier for us.

GOodluck to everyone and hoping for Fast approvals for the rest of you guys....

GOd Bless.

Jeramie

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Hello Everyone,

Its been days since the last time i was here.

ME and my Husband are cancelling the petition. No approval yet anywayz,.

We've been to a Hell-of-a-ride relationship. its Been 3 years since we first talk. Been married for a 1 year and 2 months. And sadly, we came up to a decision of just getting a divorce. Its not working out anymore. Its been 6 months since the last time we saw each other for real. And we slowly felt that its seems like the relationship is all about "internet" and webcam and voice.

Both of us cant stand the separation. He cant come back here in the Philippines, coz he needs to think of his business, He cant afford to lose his business. And i respect him for that. He only had me for 3 years, but he has his business for more than 30 years...

I thank YOu very much for all the guides here. I enjoyed being in this forum!. it helped us alot and made it easier for us.

GOodluck to everyone and hoping for Fast approvals for the rest of you guys....

GOd Bless.

Jeramie

Oh my goodness, I am so sorry. This process is not easy on anyone of us. And it is not fair that people like yourselves get lost in it and decide to end the relationship. I will be praying for you two.

I-130 Timeline:

12-11-2007- Married my Love

02-08-2008- CSC receives I-130

02-11-2008- Received Hardcopy NOA1

08-14-2008- Approved!!! 216 days...

08-21-2008- NOA2 Hardcopy received

08-27-2008- NVC Receives file, NVC Case Number issued

09-05-2008- AOS Fee Bill and DS-3032 Generated

09-06-2008- E-mailed DS-3032 to NVC

09-11-2008- Received Hardcopy of DS-3032 and AOS Fee Bill

09-15-2008- Mailed Hardcopy of DS-3032

09-16-2008- Paid $70 AOS fee online

09-17-2008- Received E-mail confirming the DS-3032 Agent

09-17-2008- Printed Coversheet for AOS paperwork

09-17-2008- IV Bill Invoiced

12-16-2008- Sent I-864 EZ to NVC

NOW: Debating on current situation...

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Hello Everyone,

Its been days since the last time i was here.

ME and my Husband are cancelling the petition. No approval yet anywayz,.

We've been to a Hell-of-a-ride relationship. its Been 3 years since we first talk. Been married for a 1 year and 2 months. And sadly, we came up to a decision of just getting a divorce. Its not working out anymore. Its been 6 months since the last time we saw each other for real. And we slowly felt that its seems like the relationship is all about "internet" and webcam and voice.

Both of us cant stand the separation. He cant come back here in the Philippines, coz he needs to think of his business, He cant afford to lose his business. And i respect him for that. He only had me for 3 years, but he has his business for more than 30 years...

I thank YOu very much for all the guides here. I enjoyed being in this forum!. it helped us alot and made it easier for us.

GOodluck to everyone and hoping for Fast approvals for the rest of you guys....

GOd Bless.

Jeramie

I am so sorry to hear that Jeramie.

Although it's none of my business and I dont know all the details, that just sounds crazy to me: coming all this way and just giving up... :blink:

Rickie

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Married : 2007-10-20

I-130 Sent : 2008-01-26

I-130 NOA1 : 2008-02-14

I-130 Approved : 2008-05-14

NVC Received : 2008-05-20

DS-3032 sent AOS Bill Generated : 2008-05-26

Eva emailed DS-3032 : 2008-05-30

Called NVC and got IIN number : 2008-05-30

PAID AOS Fee Online and IN PROCESS : 2008-06-02

AOS Status changed to PAID online, and updated at the NVC : 2008-06-04

AOS packet with barcode cover letter MAILED via Priority Mail : 2008-06-05

DS-3032 email accepted : 2008-06-10

NVC received AOS : 2008-06-11

IV Bill Invoiced and paid online and IN PROCESS : 2008-06-14

IV Bill status = PAID, Barcode printed : 2008-06-17

AOS packet officially "received" : 2008-06-16

DS-230 Packet express mailed to NVC : 2008-07-02

DS-230 arrived at the NVC 11:02 am : 2008-07-03

DS-230 entered into NVC system! : 2008-07-03

CASE COMPLETE : 2008-07-11

CASE LEFT NVC : 2008-08-05

Interview letter (my copy) received. : 2008-08-08

Interview letter (her copy) received. : 2008-08-27

Delbros Paid : 2008-08-11

Medical APPROVED : 2008-08-26

and 27

Interview scheduled APPROVED : 2008-09-17

Visa RECEIVED : 2008-09-20

POE : 2008-10-17

I-130 was approved in 109 days - NVC process completed in 42 days - I-130 filing date to interview in 235 days

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Ohh jeramie that's bad news knowing that you started this thread. I hope it wouldn't end up just like that Im sure your husband love you so much and just like everyone else here they can't bear the distance, but still hanging on and hoping that someday they would live together. Keep on praying and hope everything would be fine between the two of you.

Keep smiling!!

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2007-09-19: Marriage

2007-12-31: I-130 Sent

2008-02-14: I-130 NOA1

2008-02-28: I-129F Sent

2008-03-07: I-129F NOA1

2008-05-06: I-130 & I-129F NOA2

2008-06-25: Interview Approved (Conditional)

2008-07-08: Forward Additional Doc

2008-07-15: VISA Received (2yrs Validity)

2008-09-03: Flight to Cincinnati, Ohio; POE SFO

2008-09-06: Travel back to Chicago with my hubby

2008-09-29: Mailed I765 (EAD)

2008-10-07: NOA for EAD

2008-12-12: Received EAD Biometrics Appointment

2008-12-19: Biomentrics Appointment

2008-12-29: Ordered EAD Card

2008-12-31: EAD Approval

2009-11-26: Submit AOS

2010-03-30: Permanet Resident 10yrs GC

2010-04-15: Update status with SS

2010-04-22: Received new SS Card

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my husband had his interview on june 25th and he got approved!! i will go home to see him in a couple of weeks and will come back to the US together on august 4th!!

sorry to hear that, jeramie....wish u all the best...

My Timeline:

My husband and I were college sweethearts. In fact, we were each other's first love. We broke up for a while and after 8 years, we started talking again. We finally got back together in 2007 and decided to get married last December.

I-130

12.28.07- Civil wedding in the Philippines

01.15.08 - Mailed I-130 to Chicago Lockbox

01.16.08 - I-130 Received at Chicago Lockbox by Venancio Bustamante

02.16.08 - Received NOA1

03.25.08 - Touched (for typographical error)

05.07.08 - Touched

05.07.08 - NOA2

05.12.08 - Received hardcopy of NOA2

05.22.08 - Received AOS fee bill

I-129F:

02.19.08 - Mailed I-129F application to CSC

02.20.08 - I-129F received at CSC

02.21.08 - I-129F NOA1

02.26.08 - Received hard copy of NOA1

03.27.08 - Touched (for typographical error)

05.07.08 - Touched

05.07.08 - NOA2

05.12.08 - Received hardcopy of NOA2

05.19.08 - Received MNL case number from NVC

06.25.08 - Interview date - USEM Manila

06.25.08 - VISA APPROVED !!

07.12.08 - Going home to the Philippines to see my hubby

07.26.08 - Church wedding

08.04.08 - Travel to USA with my hubby!!

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Hi Cying congratulations wish I met your hubby during our interview.

Anyway I wanna know if you know airlines that offer lower cost. I have been looking here online but they are all very expensive. Any idea?

Thanks and keep in touch

2007-09-19: Marriage

2007-12-31: I-130 Sent

2008-02-14: I-130 NOA1

2008-02-28: I-129F Sent

2008-03-07: I-129F NOA1

2008-05-06: I-130 & I-129F NOA2

2008-06-25: Interview Approved (Conditional)

2008-07-08: Forward Additional Doc

2008-07-15: VISA Received (2yrs Validity)

2008-09-03: Flight to Cincinnati, Ohio; POE SFO

2008-09-06: Travel back to Chicago with my hubby

2008-09-29: Mailed I765 (EAD)

2008-10-07: NOA for EAD

2008-12-12: Received EAD Biometrics Appointment

2008-12-19: Biomentrics Appointment

2008-12-29: Ordered EAD Card

2008-12-31: EAD Approval

2009-11-26: Submit AOS

2010-03-30: Permanet Resident 10yrs GC

2010-04-15: Update status with SS

2010-04-22: Received new SS Card

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hi marea! i thought maybe he'd recognize u at the embassy.. :) anyway, last time i talked to my travel agent, northwest, china, and asiana had the lowest airfare. but between now and early september, it will be expensive since it's peak season. i booked our tickets late may as soon as we found out he was eligible for an interview. u should book ur ticket asap since it will be more expensive if u book it closer to ur travel date. plus, the fuel surcharge will for sure increase again.

My Timeline:

My husband and I were college sweethearts. In fact, we were each other's first love. We broke up for a while and after 8 years, we started talking again. We finally got back together in 2007 and decided to get married last December.

I-130

12.28.07- Civil wedding in the Philippines

01.15.08 - Mailed I-130 to Chicago Lockbox

01.16.08 - I-130 Received at Chicago Lockbox by Venancio Bustamante

02.16.08 - Received NOA1

03.25.08 - Touched (for typographical error)

05.07.08 - Touched

05.07.08 - NOA2

05.12.08 - Received hardcopy of NOA2

05.22.08 - Received AOS fee bill

I-129F:

02.19.08 - Mailed I-129F application to CSC

02.20.08 - I-129F received at CSC

02.21.08 - I-129F NOA1

02.26.08 - Received hard copy of NOA1

03.27.08 - Touched (for typographical error)

05.07.08 - Touched

05.07.08 - NOA2

05.12.08 - Received hardcopy of NOA2

05.19.08 - Received MNL case number from NVC

06.25.08 - Interview date - USEM Manila

06.25.08 - VISA APPROVED !!

07.12.08 - Going home to the Philippines to see my hubby

07.26.08 - Church wedding

08.04.08 - Travel to USA with my hubby!!

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