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Hello Everyone!

Does anyone know any official document stating that you ok to come back to the States even if you were out for more than 1 year but on military orders?

My husband (active military) is stationed with me in Japan but soon we will have to come back to the States. We have been here for almost 2 years and I wonder

if I need any other proof than his orders to explain the reason why was I away from the States for more than 1 year.

Any experience in that topic?

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jay21   10

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Hi! I'm getting ready to start my AOS process, and I was wondering if I can expedite my process..my Husband is deployed to Korea and he most likely won't be here for the interview (he has 8 months to go there)I heard that going to the interview alone is a bad idea..is this true? TIA!

 

12-2011 We got Married!

2/3/2012 AOS Package sent (I-130, I-485, I-765)

2/6/2011 I-130,I485 and I-765 received at USCIS

2/10/2012 I-130,I485,I-765 Touched

2/16/2012 NOA 1 Received(I-130, I-485, I-765)

2/17/2012 Biometrics Letter(Original App. date: 03/05/12)

2/17/2012 Biometrics Walk in

3/09/2012 I-485 Touched

3/09/2012 Text Message/email received for RFE - I485 :(

3/19/2012 RFE hard copy received

3/20/2012 Replied RFE

3/26/2012 RFE Response Review

4/10/2012 EAD card in Production!

4/13/2012 NEW Interview date - April 30th!!!!!

4/30/2012 APPROVED ON THE SPOT!!!

4/30/2012 Passport stamped(I-551)

5/7/2012   Green card Received!

1/12/2018 N-400 Sent~

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tuvaty   3

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Hello !! You can apply to expedite the USCIS process but it is VERY HARD to get it if its not a deployment. We tried already to expedite and they did not accept our petition so I wont think expedite is a posibility! But you can try! You have to call USCIS once you apply you have to give them your case number and they will give you a new case number of the expedite process.

Hope this helps!

Thanks P&T. I already asked them, but it's useless. The Mil helpline is even worse!

reg.ula.tion.me.ooow.2011 // tomcat.fight

to do list:
file i-130, petition for alien relative
get immigrant visa
get ssn card and green card
get employment authorization - not required
file I-751, petition to remove the conditions of residence (before 2nd year expires upon entry)
become a US citizen


Thank you Visajourney!

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lierre   224

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Hello everyone!

I am new here. But couldn't find info on my dilemma. Thought of putting this q in this thread.

I am from the Philippines. We are getting married here in a few months. My husband is based in Japan and will be until next year.

If by August 2012 we have everything we need for applying for an immigration visa, should I check the future interviewing process to be done in Japan or in Manila? I will be living in Japan by then, but will it be a problem for me or will it take us longer because Japan isn't my home country?

I hope someone can help with their knowledge. :)

“The fact that we are here and that I speak these words is an attempt to break that silence and bridge some
of those differences between us, for it is not difference which immobilizes us, but silence.
And there are so many silences to be broken.”

Audre Lorde

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keysjangle Rising Star

keysjangle   145

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What a fantastic forum!

My husband and I met in 2006 before he signed the dotted line. After meeting in 2009 we knew that was it for us. In 2010 we got married after lots of trips back and forth :)

I just got my case completed at NVC for a CR-1 visa. Medical and interview to go... then I'm off to Hawaii :luv:

USCIS

Jul 15/11 - Sent I-130 Package from Honolulu

Jul 18/11 - I-130 package received & signed for in Chicago
Jul 19/11 - Priority Date
Jul 21/11 - NOA1/USCIS Acceptance Confirmation received
Jul 29/11 - Received I-797C hard copy
Aug 4/11 - Touched
Feb 16/12 - NOA2 Approval (212 days since Priority Date)


NVC

Feb 28/12 - NVC Case Number, BIN & IIN Assigned, Optin E-mail for EP Sent

Mar 2/12 - DS-261 Submitted
Mar 5/12 - Electronic Processing Opt-in Accepted, AOS Invoiced & Paid
Mar 7/12 - NVC receive IV electronic package, AOS shows "Paid", AOS Package Sent
Mar 9/12 - IV Bill Invoiced & Paid
Mar 12/12 - AOS fee shows as "Not Paid - Rejected": Human error. AOS re-paid.
Mar 13/12 - IV is "Paid." Will have to be re-paid post imminent "Rejected" status. NVC e-mail "Checklist Cover Letter" asking for my $$$
Mar 14/12 - IV is "Rejected - Not Paid", Re-paid, AOS is "Paid"
Mar 16/12 - IV is "Paid", DS-260 submitted & Package sent
Mar 19/12 - IV Package Received
Mar 20/12 - Case Complete E-mail Received (21 days at NVC)


Final Steps

Apr 10/12 - Interview date assigned: May 9 @ 8:30AM

May 1/12 - Medical Date
May 9/12 - Interview result: Approved!
Jun 22/12 - POE
Jul 23/12 - SSN assigned
Aug 10/12 - Green card in hand

ROC

Mar 25/14 - ROC sent to CSC

Mar 28/14 - Package delivered to CSC

Apr 1/14 - Check cashed

Apr 3/14 - Received NOA1, Receipt Date: 3/28

Jun 15/14 - Move to San Diego

Jun 23/14 - RFE / Package sent: Aug 6, ETA Aug 8

Aug 22/14 - New Card in Production

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gabrielvawa   2

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Hi evryone , Im a military wife filling for vawa with an I 130 approved. my husband is an active duty. does any one know how it work ?

My husband has been abusing me physically and mentally and refuse to continue with my case after my I 130 was approved. now i dont know what to do. should i aplly for vawa ??? did any one experience my situation?

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keysjangle   145

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Divorce him and go from there.

Ask here for more information: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/127-effects-of-major-family-changes-on-immigration-benefits/

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USCIS

Jul 15/11 - Sent I-130 Package from Honolulu

Jul 18/11 - I-130 package received & signed for in Chicago
Jul 19/11 - Priority Date
Jul 21/11 - NOA1/USCIS Acceptance Confirmation received
Jul 29/11 - Received I-797C hard copy
Aug 4/11 - Touched
Feb 16/12 - NOA2 Approval (212 days since Priority Date)


NVC

Feb 28/12 - NVC Case Number, BIN & IIN Assigned, Optin E-mail for EP Sent

Mar 2/12 - DS-261 Submitted
Mar 5/12 - Electronic Processing Opt-in Accepted, AOS Invoiced & Paid
Mar 7/12 - NVC receive IV electronic package, AOS shows "Paid", AOS Package Sent
Mar 9/12 - IV Bill Invoiced & Paid
Mar 12/12 - AOS fee shows as "Not Paid - Rejected": Human error. AOS re-paid.
Mar 13/12 - IV is "Paid." Will have to be re-paid post imminent "Rejected" status. NVC e-mail "Checklist Cover Letter" asking for my $$$
Mar 14/12 - IV is "Rejected - Not Paid", Re-paid, AOS is "Paid"
Mar 16/12 - IV is "Paid", DS-260 submitted & Package sent
Mar 19/12 - IV Package Received
Mar 20/12 - Case Complete E-mail Received (21 days at NVC)


Final Steps

Apr 10/12 - Interview date assigned: May 9 @ 8:30AM

May 1/12 - Medical Date
May 9/12 - Interview result: Approved!
Jun 22/12 - POE
Jul 23/12 - SSN assigned
Aug 10/12 - Green card in hand

ROC

Mar 25/14 - ROC sent to CSC

Mar 28/14 - Package delivered to CSC

Apr 1/14 - Check cashed

Apr 3/14 - Received NOA1, Receipt Date: 3/28

Jun 15/14 - Move to San Diego

Jun 23/14 - RFE / Package sent: Aug 6, ETA Aug 8

Aug 22/14 - New Card in Production

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nanitao   0

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Hi evryone , Im a military wife filling for vawa with an I 130 approved. my husband is an active duty. does any one know how it work ?

My husband has been abusing me physically and mentally and refuse to continue with my case after my I 130 was approved. now i dont know what to do. should i aplly for vawa ??? did any one experience my situation?

Hi:

I did applied for VAWA and got approved. Were are you living right now? Please check the requirements for VAWA and if you have all the proof that USCIS required then file for VAWA. Make sure that they transfer the priority date from your approved I 130 so that way you don't have to wait that much. When I submitted my VAWA package I sent proof of good faith marriage, proof of abuse, and I don't remember but check the instructions for file for I360 on the USCIS website. I did the whole process with non profit organization.

Best of luck to you.

MY JOURNEY!!
4/2005 - Sent I130
12/1/05 - I130 Approved
5/31/10 - Sent I360-VAWA (self-petition)
12/1/10 - VAWA APPROVED!!!
12/15/10 - Sent I485 y I765
2/1/11 - Fingerprints done
3/15/11 - Card/Document Production for I765
3/21/11 - Received EAD, intereview letter and I also applied for Social Security
3/27/11 - Received Social Security Card
4/19/11 - Interview for AOS. IO said I had to apply for a waiver
6/17/11 - Sent waiver package
8/1/11 - Received welcome letter dated 7/27/11
8/1/11 - Card/Production ordered for I485
8/4/11 - Received Green Card. Thank you Lord!!!!!
N-400 JOURNEY (Apply while stationed in Germany - military husband)
12/28/11 - Applied for naturalization based on 319(b)
1/11/12 - Check Cashed
1/21/12 - Received NOA dated January 11, 2012
2/15/12 - Place in line for interview scheduling
3/8/12 - Scheduled for Interview
3/21/12 - Interview/Oath. I'M A UNITED STATES CITIZEN!!!
MY MOM'S JOURNEY
6/11/12 - Submitted I-130 package to US Embassy in Germany.
8/31/12 - I-130 Approved.
10/10/12 - I called NVC and received via email DS-3032 and AOS bill.
10/11/12 - AOS PAID.
10/15/12 - My mom sent via email the executed DS-3032.
11/2/12 - IV PAID.
01/29/13 - Sent IV package and it was delivered 2/6/13.
2/6/13 - Sent AOS package and it was delivered 2/13/13.
2/16/13 - Received email from NVC with checklist.
2/20/13 - CASE COMPLETED
2/22/13 - Sent photos as per checklist and they were delivered 2/26/13.
2/27/13 - Received email saying that they had all necessary documentation.
3/6/13 - Received email scheduling interview for 4/12/13.

4/12/13 - Passed Interview. 5/20/13 - Entered USA.

MY BROTHER'S JOURNEY

7/4/13 - Submitted I-130 package.

12/6/13 - I-130 Approved. 12/9/13 - I-130 shipped to NVC.

gabrielvawa Contributor

gabrielvawa   2

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Hi:

I did applied for VAWA and got approved. Were are you living right now? Please check the requirements for VAWA and if you have all the proof that USCIS required then file for VAWA. Make sure that they transfer the priority date from your approved I 130 so that way you don't have to wait that much. When I submitted my VAWA package I sent proof of good faith marriage, proof of abuse, and I don't remember but check the instructions for file for I360 on the USCIS website. I did the whole process with non profit organization.

Best of luck to you.

Thank you so much for your response i m in new york now. I did file for vawa and sent all the document but i don t have the copy of my I 130 approval pleas what organisation help you?

and how do i do for them to used my I 130 date?

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Katie Watie   3

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Just wanted to share this facebook page with everyone, ive found it very helpful and there are lots of lovely people on there to chat to, gets tips and advice from or just have a general chit chat:)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/201561946619097/

Its called Long distance love- foreign born wives and girlfriends of american military :)

Petition sent: 21.10.11

NOA1: 24.10.11

NOA2: 18.01.12

Package 3 arrived: 01.02.12

Medical: 16.03.12

Package 3 sent: 22.03.12

Package 4 arrived: 07.04.12

Interview date: 24.04.12

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Taurus22   1

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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Hello everyone!

I am new here. But couldn't find info on my dilemma. Thought of putting this q in this thread.

I am from the Philippines. We are getting married here in a few months. My husband is based in Japan and will be until next year.

If by August 2012 we have everything we need for applying for an immigration visa, should I check the future interviewing process to be done in Japan or in Manila? I will be living in Japan by then, but will it be a problem for me or will it take us longer because Japan isn't my home country?

I hope someone can help with their knowledge. :)

im filipina too,, we stationed here in Japan.. u can do your Visa process here.

USCIS

Jan.26 2012 - I130 petition sent

Feb.01,2012- Noa1

Mar.13,2012- expedited requested

Mar.14,2012- faxed supporting documents for expedite

Mar.23,2012- RFE

Apr.05,2012- RFE Rsponse Review

Apr.25,2012- I-130 approved

NVC

Apr.30,2012- Nvc Received (in the building)

May 02,2012- Noa2 touched hard copy

May 02,2012- Case number/invoice number assigned

May 04, 2012- Aos fee bill assigned/ pay/ sent Ds3032 written by email

May 08,2012- Aos paid/ Ds3032 accepted/ IV fee bill assigned and pay

May10, 2012 - IV fee paid

May 11,2012- Case complete/ nvc left

CONSULATE

May 18,2012- Medical (passed!)

May 21,2012- Interview- approved

May 24,2012- Visa on hand

May 26,2012- Entered USA

June 28, 2012 - 10 year Green Card on hand!

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holly87   2

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Hello!

Just found this thread for MilSpouses! I am from the U.K and my Husband is USAF. We had NO IDEA about the immigration process at all! :wacko: According to his last duty station here in the U.K, all we needed to do was to get married and get on his orders!!! We all no that was a load of #######! Oh, but they had PLENTY of info for visas for U.S Spouses!

We got married in 2010, got orders for Hawaii, but they cancelled them because now he's married! Spent 1 year here then, got orders for Alaska in March 2011. In August 2011 he left for Alaksa... :crying:

We did file the petition twice here, but they sent it back twice for stupid reasons!

We had to wait for him to get a perm address until we could file it again!

I have seen him once, for 3 weeks..Which I am glad for, but it feels like there should be something out there for Military! :bonk:

It has been filed and we have been waiting for NOA2 since Nov 2011!

Anyway just needed to vent to others who understand!!

Good Luck..

29/7/2010 - Married.

USCIS

9/11/2011 - I-130 Sent.

16/11/2011 - NOA 1.

26/4/2012 - NOA2.

162 DAYS.

NVC

7/5/2012 - NVC recieved case.

23/5/2012 - NVC Case Number.

31/5/2012 - A.O.S Paid. (Only due to other expenses)

15/6/2012 - IV Paid. (Only due to other expenses)

18/6/2012 - A.O.S & IV Packs sent to NVC.

9/7/2012 - A.O.S & IV Packs re-sent to NVC (No thanks to the courier...)

24/7/2012 - Checklist recieved. (They actually have everything they need)

25/7/2012 - CASE COMPLETE AT THE NVC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

01/08/2012 - Case left NVC, Recieved Interview Email!!!

79 Days (Including weekends)

7/6/2012 - Medical (London)

24/09/2012 - Interview (London Embassy) CHANGED BY EMBASSY.

10/09/2012 - Interview. APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!

14/09/2012 - Passport and Documents returned to me via courier.

28/09/2012 - Flights booked for Anchorage, AK!!!!!!!!!

Deb+Steve Proficient

Deb+Steve   13

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Hi Holly, welcome. It's frustrating but it gets there!! :star:

OUR JOURNEY SO FAR: (dd/mm/yyyy)

18/09/09 - CR1 NOA1

16/07/10 - POE LAX (256 days NOA1 to interview)

27/09/10 - Aussie/American bun in the oven due May 10, 2011

06/01/11 - Submitted change of address online to USCIS. Mailed I-865 for sponsor. Neverending!

05/05/11 - Bouncing baby boy arrives

10/07/12 - Sent I-751

13/07/12 - I-751 NOA1

holly87 Explorer

holly87   2

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Thank you,

I know it will, I just miss him! Just feels like it will never end...

29/7/2010 - Married.

USCIS

9/11/2011 - I-130 Sent.

16/11/2011 - NOA 1.

26/4/2012 - NOA2.

162 DAYS.

NVC

7/5/2012 - NVC recieved case.

23/5/2012 - NVC Case Number.

31/5/2012 - A.O.S Paid. (Only due to other expenses)

15/6/2012 - IV Paid. (Only due to other expenses)

18/6/2012 - A.O.S & IV Packs sent to NVC.

9/7/2012 - A.O.S & IV Packs re-sent to NVC (No thanks to the courier...)

24/7/2012 - Checklist recieved. (They actually have everything they need)

25/7/2012 - CASE COMPLETE AT THE NVC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

01/08/2012 - Case left NVC, Recieved Interview Email!!!

79 Days (Including weekends)

7/6/2012 - Medical (London)

24/09/2012 - Interview (London Embassy) CHANGED BY EMBASSY.

10/09/2012 - Interview. APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!

14/09/2012 - Passport and Documents returned to me via courier.

28/09/2012 - Flights booked for Anchorage, AK!!!!!!!!!

Deb+Steve Proficient

Deb+Steve   13

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Thank you,

I know it will, I just miss him! Just feels like it will never end...

The upside for you is that by the time you interview and do your POE, you will have had your 2nd wedding anniversary which means the IR1 so you'll be done. No need to remove conditions!

OUR JOURNEY SO FAR: (dd/mm/yyyy)

18/09/09 - CR1 NOA1

16/07/10 - POE LAX (256 days NOA1 to interview)

27/09/10 - Aussie/American bun in the oven due May 10, 2011

06/01/11 - Submitted change of address online to USCIS. Mailed I-865 for sponsor. Neverending!

05/05/11 - Bouncing baby boy arrives

10/07/12 - Sent I-751

13/07/12 - I-751 NOA1

 
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