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There was a little tiny piece of me that hoped I would be there before then, but, as always I'm looking for the positives atm, so your right!

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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!!!!!!!!!

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Bex, I'm posting this everywhere .... CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! about time you got it. I'm so pleased for you. I look forward to hooking up for a coffee or a drink in Atlanta sometime Love to you, to

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Good luck and God bless in your new life together!

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USArmyWifey   2

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Hey ladies (and gents?)

I havent been on here for a while so i thought id check back and see whats going on :)

I just got my Greencard in the mail yesterday so the hassle is over..for now.

Anyone else here at ft polk? This place is driving me insane lol!

Hope all is going well for everyone! :)

February 2010: Met online via social networking site

1st July 2010: Met for the first time in Lake Charles, LA [11 days]

9th August 2010: Got Engaged!

September 2010: Met for the second time in Lake Charles, LA [2 weeks]

December 2010: Met for the third time in Lake Charles, LA [3 months]

18th February 2011: Got Married!

May 2011: Met for the fourth time in London, UK [2 weeks]

CR-1 Visa

USCIS

21st July 2011 - 14th December 2011

September 2012: Met for the fith time in Lake Charles, LA [3 months]

NVC

4th January 2012 - 23th January 2012

EMBASSY

25th January 2012 - 23rd March 2012

NEW LIFE IN THE USA

5th April 2012: POE: Houston, TX, USA!!

7th May 2012: Greencard arrived in mail

Remove the Conditions on Residence Petition

USCIS

April 1st - Present

1st April 2014: Filed I-751 (with divorce waiver)

4th April 2014: Received NOA (1 year extension)

April 20th 2014: Filed for divorce

12th May 2015: Received second biometric appointment letter due to rescheduling my first appointment

May 28th 2014: Biometrics taken in Louisville, KY

October 31 2014: Received RFE requesting final divorce judgment

22nd January 2015: Received final divorce judgment & submitted to VSC

25th January 2015: Called USCIS Military hotline to enquire on gaining an extension in order to enlist in United States Army & was advised to make infopass appointment at local office as processing will take longer than 6 months on my application.

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lierre   224

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hello everyone!

i'm getting married very soon here in my country. i'm hoping we can qualify for DCF or some kind of expedited visa before we have to go to his next base (hopefully, in the US) :)

Wish us luck!

“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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hello everyone!

i'm getting married very soon here in my country. i'm hoping we can qualify for DCF or some kind of expedited visa before we have to go to his next base (hopefully, in the US) :)

Wish us luck!

Goodluck!

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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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:

We're going to Hawaii too :) Hopefully we can get this visa work sorted out before the first big PCS!! Maybe I'll see you in Hawaii one day, and then we can celebrate that the visa stress is over (for now) ;)

Adjustment of Status from F-1

03/09/2012 - Married in AL
04/05/2012 - AOS - package sent (I-130, I-485, I-131, I-765) to Chicago Lockbox (Day 0)
04/06/2012 - AOS - package signed for, USPS delivery confirmation (Day 1)
04/11/2012 - USCIS acceptance confirmation via text and email for all 4 forms (Day 6)
04/12/2012 - Checks cashed (Day 7)
04/16/2012 - NOAs received in mail (Day 11)
04/19/2012 - Biometrics appointment received for 05/04/12 (Day 14)
04/23/2012 - Successful biometrics walk-in (Day 18)
05/21/2012 - Received notice for interview on 06/26/2012 (Day 46)]
06/05/2012 - Received emails/texts for EAD card production and approval of I-131 (AP) (Day 61)
06/13/2012 - Received EAD/AP combo card in mail (Day 69)
06/26/2012 - AOS Interview - approved on the spot. Also received emails/texts for card production (Day 82)

06/28/2012 - received update: Card Production ordered

07/22/2012 - Card Received in mail!!!

Removal of Conditions - I-751

04/23/2014 - Mailed ROC package

04/30/2014 - NOA received - Receipt Date: 04/28/2014

now waiting on Biometrics appointment

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We're getting married in about 2 weeks here in Manila! I'm currently up to my neck busy with preparations. Haha! :)

Our current issue is figuring out the best way for me to join him where he is deployed! Tourist visa before SOFA? Getting a military ID before tourist?? Ah! So many confusing details!

“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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hello everyone!

i'm getting married very soon here in my country. i'm hoping we can qualify for DCF or some kind of expedited visa before we have to go to his next base (hopefully, in the US) :)

Wish us luck!

Good luck and God bless in your new life together! :D

There is a pride most will never understand, it is a series of late night phone calls, I miss yous, see ya laters, sexy dress blues, lots of tears, endless prayers, care packages & love letters, countdowns, homecomings, best friends you've never met, dog tags, Skype dates: a military thing, you will never understand.

AOS Timeline:

03/14/2013 - AOS Package sent

03/19/2013 - I-485 and I-131 NOA's

03/26/2013 - I-765 Rejection Notice (signature missing)

03/30/2013 - I-765 sent

04/02/2013 - Received Biometrics letter for AOS - Appointment 04/26/2013

04/16/2013 - I-765 NOA

04/17/2013 - Received Biometrics letter for I-765 - Appointment 05/10/2013

04/26/2013 - Biometrics done in Hagatna, Guam

05/15/2013 - Got letter in the mail we have out interview date!

06/15/2013 - AOS Interview

06/7/2013 - Got my Advance Parole in the mail

06/17/2013 - GC approved!

06/26/2013 - Received GC in the mai!

ROC Timeline:

5/21/2015 - ROC packet sent

5/26/2015 - Extension Letter

8/4/2015 - Biometrics Appointment Letter received in the Mail (8/14)

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Hi everyone, I had no idea there was a military forum lol But anyway, hiii :D

Married - February 25, 2009

Filed I-130 - March 3, 2009

Interview& Approval - March 26, 2010

POE'd - April 6, 2010

Filed I-751 - February 13, 2012

Approved - November 21, 2012

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Good luck and God bless in your new life together! :D

Thank you! I will be flying to his current base soon! :)

How are you all, military wives/husbands? :)

“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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Thank you! I will be flying to his current base soon! :)

How are you all, military wives/husbands? :)

Hi Ivy, congrats. Where will you be stationed? Glad it all worked out for you!

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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Hi Ivy, congrats. Where will you be stationed? Glad it all worked out for you!

In Asia. :) (Hubby is paranoid about locations, haha)

We're about to start our visa journey! We'll be flying for CR-1. :)

“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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In Asia. :) (Hubby is paranoid about locations, haha)

We're about to start our visa journey! We'll be flying for CR-1. :)

Aaahhh ... OPSEC ... always a soldier. I just noticed that you asked about a tourist visa v. SOFA. I thought that if you're command sponsored, you're automatically in SOFA status and do not need a tourist visa. Have you sorted that bit out yet?

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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Aaahhh ... OPSEC ... always a soldier. I just noticed that you asked about a tourist visa v. SOFA. I thought that if you're command sponsored, you're automatically in SOFA status and do not need a tourist visa. Have you sorted that bit out yet?

You don't need to be command sponsored to get a SOFA status. SOFA status is given by the country. Sponsorship is given by the command.

And yes, we've finally sorted this out :) Thanks! :star:

“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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hi ladies,

my husband and I are in the process of applying for the I130. We are submitting a copy of

- marriage cert

- husband's passport

-my passport details page (not sure if necessary)

- a compilation of photos from wedding solemnization and reception, photos with family and friends from his and my side of the world

- a short essay explaining about our relationship - how we met (should this be long? Anyone has a template I can use)

- a timeline of important dates in our relationship - meetings, visits to each other's country, important dates ie engagement&wedding

- some of our flight itinerary details

- wedding invitation card

- passport stamps in both our passports of our visits to see each other

- hotel receipts during visits

Do you think this is sufficient?

Do i need more evidence?

Are the NVC going to ask for all the originals we're including in the initial petition to the USCIS? Or it wont be necessary to send all in at NVC stage?

I'm in Malaysia while my husband is in the US. I'd have to send everything to him, that's going to take a bit of time.

Thanks, everyone!

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hi ladies,

my husband and I are in the process of applying for the I130. We are submitting a copy of

- marriage cert

- husband's passport

-my passport details page (not sure if necessary)

- a compilation of photos from wedding solemnization and reception, photos with family and friends from his and my side of the world

- a short essay explaining about our relationship - how we met (should this be long? Anyone has a template I can use)

- a timeline of important dates in our relationship - meetings, visits to each other's country, important dates ie engagement&wedding

- some of our flight itinerary details

- wedding invitation card

- passport stamps in both our passports of our visits to see each other

- hotel receipts during visits

Do you think this is sufficient?

Do i need more evidence?

Are the NVC going to ask for all the originals we're including in the initial petition to the USCIS? Or it wont be necessary to send all in at NVC stage?

I'm in Malaysia while my husband is in the US. I'd have to send everything to him, that's going to take a bit of time.

Thanks, everyone!

Copies to USCIS. You should check in at the Malaysian forum to see if there is any additional/special requirements for you. You'll be able to get country specific advice because it does vary. Best of luck.

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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