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Delicia Proficient

Delicia   1

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Chile
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My husband uses his while he is in process and no problems so far.

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10/01/2005: Married in Toronto

02/15/2006: Began Canadian Immigration

09/19/2007: Withdrew CIC application (they still hadn't processed anything)

10/01/2007: Moved back to U.S.

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IR-1 application through Montreal Consulate

10/26/2007: I-130 mailed to CA Service Center

10/29/2007: USPS confirmation of receipt of I-130

02/13/2008: NOA-1 received (107 days)

07/02/2008: I-130 approved

07/22/2008: AOS filed including EAD and AP

07/25/2008: NOA-1s for all 3 received

08/20/2008: Biometrics appointment

08/22/2008: Received RFE for Affadivit of Support and Medical

10/21/2008: Submitted I-865W in lieu of co-sponsor and medical info to NSC

11/14/2008: online case status not updated since filing of AOS in July 2008

01/20/2009: Received another RFE for Affadavit of Support Info

02/02/2009: Responded to RFE with brand new AOS based on 2008 tax return (if that doesn't shut them up, dunno what will)

02/19/2009: EAD card received in mail (no updates on Online Case Status ever made)

02/23/2009: AP received (again, no online updates)

02/26/2009: Received interview appointment letter for 4/6/09

04/06/2009: AOS approved for unconditional GC

04/21/2009: GC received

Germanchick2502 Contributor

Germanchick2502   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Germany
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No experience with traveling on a still valid B2 but I am here on the Waiver Program right now with my husband and they FRIED me at the POE. And that was without them knowing that I am married to an American and without them knowing that I have an active I-130 petition going on my behalf. All they knew was that I had already been in the country last year for 4 weeks and the year before for 8 weeks, and they were shooting all kinds of questions at me. Pretty much trying to find out if there was more behind my visit then just a stay as a tourist. So, it is possible (I would never apply for a new visa now) but its always risky stuff as the POE officer has the right to refuse your entry and might send you back. That would mean a lot more paperwork for the immigration process but if you ask me: it's worth the risk. I enjoy every minute of the time I have with my husband. It is wonderful and I would have never wanted to go without this trip.

Edited by Germanchick2502

CR-1 Timeline

07/06/2007: Got married in Jamestown, RI

VSC

08/03/2007: USCIS VSC received I-130 package

10/26/2007: Still no receipt notice (NOA1)

12/31/2007: Got NOA1 in mail (date 12/26/2007)

02/22/2008: Approval notice sent by VSC (NOA2)

NVC

03/02/2008: still waiting for a case number

03/05/2008: NVC case# assigned (FRN2008xxxxxx)

03/10/2008: NVC generated and 'sent out' the DS-3032 and I-864 bill

03/xx/2008: Sent in DS-3032 and I-864 bill

04/xx/2008: NVC generated and 'sent out' the IV-bill

04/xx/2008: NVC generated and 'sent out' the I-864

04/xx/2008: NVC received I-864

06/xx/2008: IV bill paid

08/xx/2008: NVC received DS-230

09/04/2008: RFE generated (stupid question 20)

09/29/2008: NVC received new DS-230

09/30/2008: Case completed at NVC

10/07/2008: Interview date assigned

10/09/2008: Case transferred to consulate

U.S. Consulate, Frankfurt

10/14/2008: Medical exam

11/13/2008: Interview Frankfurt, Ger 8:00am

11/13/2008: Visa granted at interview (no results on the fingerprints)

11/15/2008: Visa received

Home in the U.S.

03/27/2009: POE Boston, MA - Finally home with hubby!

04/16/2009: SSN received

04/24/2009: Received Greencard in mail

Received MA ID

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Brian&Mel Collaborator

Brian&Mel   0

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Malaysia
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Yes, you may. I would say only give answer to the question they asked. Nothing more. I don't think you should lie if being asked if you having any visa process going on. Just explain to them that your intention is to be with your spouse.

You might be denied entry but if you are able to establish your relationship with your home country (job, house lease, etc), you will be allowed to enter. Read about people about being denied AND some who made it.

And myself, will try my luck in April. Hubby will be coming down to Malaysia for vacation and we will fly back together to Portland, OR.

Good luck!

03/21/06- Met online

10/13/06- Met in person (Los Angeles USA) (three weeks)

12/20/06- Met in person (Kuala Lumpur Malaysia) (three weeks)

02/13/07- Met in person (Nagoya Japan) (two days)

06/21/07- Met in person (Portland Oregon (via PDX), USA) (three weeks)

11/30/07- Met in person (Portland Oregon (via LAX), USA) (six weeks)

12/12/07- Got married (In a Light House!!!)

01/18/08- I-130 sent

01/21/08- I-130 received at Chicago Lock Box

02/15/08- Check cashed

02/26/08- NOA1 received (Notice date: 2/12/2008)

02/19/08- Touched

04/23/08- Met in person (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) (one week)

04/30/08- Here I am in USA!!!!

05/19/08- I-130 approved!

05/27/08- NVC received our application and case number assigned

06/02/08- DS-3032 sent & AOS Bill Generated

06/05/08- Paid AOS Bill online

06/16/08- DS-3032 email accepted by NVC

08/28/08- Case completed!

10/21/08- Interview date (Rescheduled by US Embassy- Original date 10/28)-PASSED!!!

10/22/08- Visa in hand!

10/31/08- POE- Seattle, WA

11/12/08- Received SSN in mail!

11/20/08- Got my WA driving license!

I-751

08/03/10- I-751 sent

08/09/10- NOA

08/24/10- Biometrics

10/28/10- Case approved

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