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My names TJ, I'm 24 and am a US Citizen. My girlfriend Ana, soon to be fiance, is from Mexico. She was brought over here at age 14 on a tourist visa with her mom. Well her mom decided not to go back to Mexico and both are here on an expired Visas now. Ana is now 19 and our plan is to get married in a year or so, depending on how strict the government becomes on seeking out illegal immigrants, and then proceed the K3 route (because we love each other, not so she can get her green card obviously).

I've browsed this site before reading all the helpful information, and then was also recommended it by a co-worker who is currently bringing his wife over from the Phillipines. I'll look forward to reading all the helpful information along with hopefully inputting some of my own.

If anyone has any input or believes theres a better route than the K3 feel free to chime in and look forward to meeting some new friends on here :)

TJ

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Jason-Sasha   1

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Welcome TJ. I hope you have a nice smooth, successful journey.

22 Jun 05 - We met in a tiny bar in Williamsburg, Va. (spent all summer together)

27 May 06 - Sasha comes back for a 2nd glorious summer (spent 8 months apart)

01 Jan 07 - Jason travels to Moscow for 2 weeks with Sasha

27 May 07 - Jason again travels to Moscow for 2 weeks of perfection

14 July 07 - I-129F and all related documents sent to VSC

16 July 07 - I-129F delivered to VSC and signed for by P. Novak

20 July 07 - NOA1 issued / receipt number assigned

27 Sep 07 - Jason travels to Moscow to be with Sasha for 2 weeks

28 Nov 07 - NOA2 issued...TOUCHED!...then...APPROVED!!!

01 Dec 07 - NVC receives/assigns case #

04 Dec 07 - NVC sends case to U.S. Embassy Moscow

26 Dec 07 - Jason visits Sasha in Russia for the 4th and final time of 2007 :)

22 Feb 08 - Moscow Interview! (APPROVED!!!)..Yay!

24 Mar 08 - Sasha and Jason reunite in the U.S. :)

31 May 08 - Married

29 Dec 08- Alexander is born

11 Jan 10 - AOS / AP / EAD package sent

19 Jan 10 - AOS NOA1 / AP NOA1 / EAD NOA1

08 Feb 10 - AOS case transferred to CSC

16 Mar 10 - AP received

16 Mar 10 - AOS approved

19 Mar 10 - EAD received

22 Mar 10 - GC received

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Nagishkaw   510

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Hello and Welcome to VJ.

Don't just open your mouth and prove yourself a fool....put it in writing.

It gets harder the more you know. Because the more you find out, the uglier everything seems.

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Welcome to VJ and good luck on your journey :)

Since your fiancee is already here you may not need to file for a visa, you may be able to just adjust status while she is here. I'm not well versed in this but you may want to talk to a qualified immigration attorney. You may also want to post this as a separate thread in the AOS forum to get some ideas.

Mama to 2 beautiful boys (August 2011 and January 2015)

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Welcome to VJ and good luck on your journey :)

Since your fiancee is already here you may not need to file for a visa, you may be able to just adjust status while she is here. I'm not well versed in this but you may want to talk to a qualified immigration attorney. You may also want to post this as a separate thread in the AOS forum to get some ideas.

Thank you all for the welcome and also for the advice Zeenusah I will be doing that shortly. Theres sooooo much info on this site I can tell its going to be an awesome learning experience!

Thanks again,

TJ

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Hi TJ and welcome.

I agree with Zee. If your fiance is here and isn't planning on going back to Mexico, then you may only need to get married and file for AOS. But if she's out of status now, you may run into problems with that. I am sure there are more qualified people here to help you than I! But welcome anyway :)

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Done with USCIS until 12/28/2020!

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"What difference does it make to the dead, the orphans, and the homeless, whether the mad destruction is wrought under the name of totalitarianism or the holy name of liberty and democracy?" ~Gandhi

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So do tell........how are you going to propose, do you have a theme ? My son is a baskeball assist coach at a university, he proposed to his wife in a very romantic way, he needed other people to assist him in pulling it off, his now wife says that it was soooooooooooo romantic and her eyes sparkle as she decribes how he proposed to her. Are u considering your presentation ? wanna share, I promise I won't tell her, wait a minute I don't know her to tell her, so your secret would be safe with me.....lol

idocare

NSC, NOA1 September 26th,03

received NOA1 in mail Oct. 03,03

RFE - received in mail March 29th,04

RFE returned April 17th,04

RFE received April 21,04 at NSC online

NOA2 received April 29th,04 via online

NOA2 received May 03,04 in mail

NVC receives file May 6th,04

NVC sends file to Nigeria May 11th,04

Lagos receives our file, notified thru e-mail May 19th,04

Victor goes and picks up packet #3....May 20th,04

Sent request for earlier interview date via e-mail May 20th,04

May 27th, Lagos won't change date.

August 16th, 2004 fly to Nigeria for Victors interview

August 19th, 2004 Interview date, visa approved.

August 25th, 2004 Victor picks up passport with visa stamp.

August 26th, 2004 fly back to USA

September 18th, 2004 Victor arrives in USA, Lord willing.

October 9th, 2004, we become husband and wife

October 25th, 2004 I learn that I'm pregnant.

Feburary 25th, 2005 AOS Appointment

( went to appt. and requested a reschedule)

June 7th, 05 gave birth to a boy child.

July 5th, 05 Victor packs he suitcase and leaves for good.

July 2005 2nd AOS appointment

( went and requested a reschedule )

August 2005- I file for divorce. and withdraw immigration paperwork.

Washington State/ Nigeria

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Welcome to VJ!

My names TJ, I'm 24 and am a US Citizen. My girlfriend Ana, soon to be fiance, is from Mexico. She was brought over here at age 14 on a tourist visa with her mom. Well her mom decided not to go back to Mexico and both are here on an expired Visas now. Ana is now 19 and our plan is to get married in a year or so, depending on how strict the government becomes on seeking out illegal immigrants, and then proceed the K3 route (because we love each other, not so she can get her green card obviously).

I've browsed this site before reading all the helpful information, and then was also recommended it by a co-worker who is currently bringing his wife over from the Phillipines. I'll look forward to reading all the helpful information along with hopefully inputting some of my own.

If anyone has any input or believes theres a better route than the K3 feel free to chime in and look forward to meeting some new friends on here :)

TJ

I-130 Timeline with USCIS:

It took 92 days for I-130 to get approved from the filing date

NVC Process of I-130:

It took 78 days to complete the NVC process

Interview Process at The U.S. Embassy

Interview took 223 days from the I-130 filing date. Immigrant Visa was issued right after the interview

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My names TJ, I'm 24 and am a US Citizen. My girlfriend Ana, soon to be fiance, is from Mexico. She was brought over here at age 14 on a tourist visa with her mom. Well her mom decided not to go back to Mexico and both are here on an expired Visas now. Ana is now 19 and our plan is to get married in a year or so, depending on how strict the government becomes on seeking out illegal immigrants, and then proceed the K3 route (because we love each other, not so she can get her green card obviously).

I've browsed this site before reading all the helpful information, and then was also recommended it by a co-worker who is currently bringing his wife over from the Phillipines. I'll look forward to reading all the helpful information along with hopefully inputting some of my own.

If anyone has any input or believes theres a better route than the K3 feel free to chime in and look forward to meeting some new friends on here :)

TJ

I agree with the other VJers... I also believe that if you persue a K-3 visa, it will likely require Ana to be in Mexico for the interview.

I wish you the best in this journey....and Hola, I'm in Washington State also... My wife is in Bolivia waiting on our K-3...patiently..ugg.

  • 04-04-2006 Met on Internet
  • 09-22-2007 Married

  • ----- I-130 ----------
  • 10-29-2007 Mailed
  • 04-02-2008 Approved (NOA2 received 4/11/08, no web update)

  • ----- I-129F ---------
  • 01-22-2008 Mailed
  • 04-02-2008 Approved (NOA2 received 4/11/08, no web update)
  • 06-16-2008 Interview (Visa received 6-18)
  • 06-22-2008 US Entry

  • ----- AOS ---------
  • 08-11-2009 Mailed I-485 Package
  • 08-13-2009 Pachage delivered Chicago lockbox
  • 08-19-2009 Check cashed by USCIS
  • 08-20-2009 NOA1 Received - USCIS
  • 08-31-2009 NOA BIO Appointment Scheduled
  • 09-16-2009 BIO Appointment
  • 11-03-2009 Interview Appointment - SUCCESS!!!
  • 11-13-2009 10 year GC arrived !!!
  • Applying for US citizenship in 3 years...!!!!!!!!

The heart can endure so very much, but every moment apart still feels like an eternity.

We will be patient and we will endure, because the love we received is in answer to our dreams.

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Welcome To VJ.

بســــم اللـــــه الــــرحمـن الــــرحــــيم

My N-400 timeline, I hope it will help - Local Office (Chula Vista Field Office - San Diego)

10/01/2010: Application was sent.

10/04/2010: Application was received.

10/06/2010: Email received "Application has been received" & Noticed Date.

10/07/2010: "Touch"

10/08/2010: "Touch" & Check was Cashed

10/09/2010: NOA1 Received via mail.

10/22/2010: Status Changed Online "Request for evidence" It was for Biometrics.

10/25/2010: Request for evidence recieved "Biometrics Notice".

11/18/2010: Biometrics date ==> 11:00AM. Biometrics was taken On time.

12/03/2010: "Yellow Letter" Received.

12/06/2010: "Touch" Case Moved to "Testing and Interview".

12/08/2010: Interview Letter received via mail.

01/13/2011: Interview Date. Done, " Thanks To ALLAH, I Passed the Test.

01/18/2011: Oath Letter was Sent.

01/20/2011: Oath Letter Recieved via mail.

01/28/2011: Oath Date. ==> Done, I am a U.S. Citizen

01/31/2011: Applied for a U.S. Passport Book, And, U.S. Passport Card.

02/25/2011: Passport Book's Received.

02/26/2011: Passport Card's Received.

02/28/2011: Certificate Of Naturalization's Returned.

Game Over.

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Welcome to VJ and good luck! :thumbs:

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