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NO NO NO NO NO!!!!!!!!!! :crying:

Why didn't anyone tell us NOT to send Packet 3 back Return Receipt?????

Virtually everyone who sent theirs back the week we had have gotten their interview dates, some as early as June 9th.

I just got off the phone with the State Dept, hoping to hear that the date has been assigned, but no. The person I spoke with was surprised we hadn't gotten a date, but soon figured out why. She said that sending it signature required to London can add UP TO TWO MONTHS to the wait for an interview date. Then, you need to wait for the interview itself!!!

That means our interview could be 4 MONTHS FROM NOW.

Why why why do WE get stuck with these stupid delays??

I told him to mail off a second copy in the regular mail, as it will most likely get processed BEFORE the original set. But he is working 12 hour days for the next two weeks, and cannot get to the post office at all until after then. That means we will lose AT LEAST another month in this process.

I cannot take it. I cannot. I'm ready to give it here for good.

12-18-06 Began investigating K1 process<3

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01-10-08 K-1 PETITION SUBMITTED

07-18-08 INTERVIEW... APPROVED!!! (190 long days)

09-02-08 MARRIED <3

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04-07-09 AOS APPROVED (196 days)

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07-21-11 ROC APPROVED

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09-13-13 N-400 NATURALIZATION PETITION FINALLY SUBMITTED

10-23-13 IN LINE FOR INTERVIEW

01-11-14 RECEIVED INTERVIEW LETTER

02-10-14 INTERVIEW DATE & OATH DONE... US CITIZEN!!!

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I'm so sorry to hear that, Karen...hopefully they're just padding the time to cover themselves...

Dawn

Our journey to be together (work in progress)

March 2007 - Met online

1/28/08 - Sent I-129F to VSC

5/13/08 - Visa in hand!!!

7/7/08 - POE

7/11/08 - legal wedding

7/20/08 - AOS/EAD/AP sent to Chicago Lockbox

11/18/08 - AOS approved!!!

11/25/08 - Received welcome letter...and Green Card!!!

12/21/08 - ceremonial wedding

10/9/10 - Sent I-751 and started the fresh hell that is ROC

10/14/10 - NOA1 for ROC

10/29/10 - received appointment for Biometrics

11/22/10 - Biometrics appointment

Currently: Living blissfully with my Essex lad...

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NO NO NO NO NO!!!!!!!!!! :crying:

Why didn't anyone tell us NOT to send Packet 3 back Return Receipt?????

Virtually everyone who sent theirs back the week we had have gotten their interview dates, some as early as June 9th.

I just got off the phone with the State Dept, hoping to hear that the date has been assigned, but no. The person I spoke with was surprised we hadn't gotten a date, but soon figured out why. She said that sending it signature required to London can add UP TO TWO MONTHS to the wait for an interview date. Then, you need to wait for the interview itself!!!

That means our interview could be 4 MONTHS FROM NOW.

Why why why do WE get stuck with these stupid delays??

I told him to mail off a second copy in the regular mail, as it will most likely get processed BEFORE the original set. But he is working 12 hour days for the next two weeks, and cannot get to the post office at all until after then. That means we will lose AT LEAST another month in this process.

I cannot take it. I cannot. I'm ready to give it here for good.

If it makes you feel better, I sent my P3 back with signiture requested and I got my interview date within 2 weeks. I dont think it'll delay you. I got my date very fast.

5th February 2008 - I-129F forms sent for K1 visa (VSC)

26th March 2008 - NOA2 recieved via email

19th May 2008 - Interview............APPROVED!!!!!!

21st May 2008 - Visa in hand

29th July 2008 - POE

2nd September 2008 - Married

19th September - Mailed AOS/EAD/AP to Chicago lockbox

25th September - Check cashed $1010.00 (OUCH!!)

29th September - Received NOA's for AOS/EAD/AP

13th October - AOS Petition transferred to CSC!!!

17th October - Biometrics (Tampa Office)

17th October - AOS/EAD Touched

20th October - AOS Touched

21st October - AOS Touched

6th November - AOS/EAD/AP Touched (probably due to change of address)

10th December - EAD approved

28th January 2009 - GC approved without interview. Done with all this till 2011!!!!!!!!

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If it makes you feel better, I sent my P3 back with signiture requested and I got my interview date within 2 weeks. I dont think it'll delay you. I got my date very fast.

It does make me feel better. I still have hope. That's all I can have, right?

12-18-06 Began investigating K1 process<3

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01-10-08 K-1 PETITION SUBMITTED

07-18-08 INTERVIEW... APPROVED!!! (190 long days)

09-02-08 MARRIED <3

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04-07-09 AOS APPROVED (196 days)

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07-21-11 ROC APPROVED

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09-13-13 N-400 NATURALIZATION PETITION FINALLY SUBMITTED

10-23-13 IN LINE FOR INTERVIEW

01-11-14 RECEIVED INTERVIEW LETTER

02-10-14 INTERVIEW DATE & OATH DONE... US CITIZEN!!!

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Thank you!

Still no news of the NVC receiving your petition?

Congratulations! :D

KitEEgirl - I know! Where on earth did May go? And a pre-emptive happy birthday! :D I'm 25 this summer, too.

Sal - aw, that was so good of your doctor! I have a real fear of doctors (in spite of, or perhaps because :P , my brother and aunt are doctors) so I enjoy hearing about doctors who are lovely and helpful. Good luck dealing with Knightsbridge. :star:

Service Center : Vermont Service Center

Consulate : Frankfurt, Germany

01-04-2008 - I-129F Sent

01-09-2008 - I-129F NOA1

03-05-2008 - I-129F NOA2

04-08-2008 - Medical Exam

04-17-2008 - Interview!!!

04-22-2008 - VISA IN HAND!

05-02-2008 - U.S. Entrance

06-14-2008 - MARRIAGE!

Phase 2....

06-19-2008 - Sent AOS/EAD/AP

06-26-2008 - AOS/EAD/AP NOA1

07-19-2008 - Biometrics

07-22-2008 - Transferred to CSC!

07-28-2008 - Email from CRIS confirming CSC received case

08-25-2008 - Received AP in the mail (NO STATUS CHANGE OR CRIS EMAIL)

08-29-2008 - Received EAD card in the mail (NO STATUS CHANGE OR CRIS EMAIL)

09-22-2008 - Received Email from CRIS for I-485 "CARD PRODUCTION ORDERED!"

09-27-2008 - Received Green Card in the mail!

Phase 3....

06-29-2010 - Sent I-751 and package to Remove Conditions

07-06-2010 - NOA1

08-24-2010 - Biometrics

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I forgot to tell you guys this..

We went to get our marriage license on Friday. I first called them on the phone to make sure we had all the necessary paperwork. When we got there, they said, "oh no you didn't tell us he was on a work visa".. I said.. why would I tell you he was? He's here on a fiance visa.. "Well his social security card says otherwise!"... ummmmmmm no his social security card says he's not eligible to work.. LOOK AT HIS VISA!

After some bickering and some phone calls to the boss, they got it resolved. We live in a little hick town and they probably haven't seen many cases like ours...but come on! The United States government approved us, no way it little Putnam County, TN going to tell me no :)

THEN we went to the bank to find out why he hasn't received his bank card and stuff yet. So they looked up our account and it turns out they didn't even put HIS name on our account, but rather was what immediately under his picture on his passport (the name of his birth city). This was after they argued with me that a passport isn't valid ID.. I guess I upset that guy so much that he really screwed up. According to the bank, my fiance's name is now "Stadt Bottrop" which translated from German means city of Bottrop (where he is from). The bank clerk we spoke with on Friday was cracking up at the other branch's mistake. They finally sorted everything out, but still!

Tomorrow he's going to try to get a driver's license issued.... This should be funny :)

Service Center : Vermont Service Center

Consulate : Frankfurt, Germany

01-04-2008 - I-129F Sent

01-09-2008 - I-129F NOA1

03-05-2008 - I-129F NOA2

04-08-2008 - Medical Exam

04-17-2008 - Interview!!!

04-22-2008 - VISA IN HAND!

05-02-2008 - U.S. Entrance

06-14-2008 - MARRIAGE!

Phase 2....

06-19-2008 - Sent AOS/EAD/AP

06-26-2008 - AOS/EAD/AP NOA1

07-19-2008 - Biometrics

07-22-2008 - Transferred to CSC!

07-28-2008 - Email from CRIS confirming CSC received case

08-25-2008 - Received AP in the mail (NO STATUS CHANGE OR CRIS EMAIL)

08-29-2008 - Received EAD card in the mail (NO STATUS CHANGE OR CRIS EMAIL)

09-22-2008 - Received Email from CRIS for I-485 "CARD PRODUCTION ORDERED!"

09-27-2008 - Received Green Card in the mail!

Phase 3....

06-29-2010 - Sent I-751 and package to Remove Conditions

07-06-2010 - NOA1

08-24-2010 - Biometrics

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If it makes you feel better, I sent my P3 back with signiture requested and I got my interview date within 2 weeks. I dont think it'll delay you. I got my date very fast.
It does make me feel better. I still have hope. That's all I can have, right?

You will get that interview date soon Karen. :thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:

Nicole: everything's going great for you guys.. and Marco has a new name, what a way to start a new life :lol::lol::lol:

Ricky, called up USEM earlier today and they told him that our visa was finally approved for issuance last Thursday, May 29 and is already with the delivery company... I recieved a text from the delivery company that our visa are in transit to our place already so I am hoping and praying to receive it anytime this week. :dance::dance::dance:

ROC

still waiting for GC replacement

N-400

04/23/2012...... N-400 packet sent to Lewisville, TX via USPS express mail

04/24/2012...... N-400 delivered signed for by J. Arthur; priority date according to NOA1

04/27/2012...... Check cashed

04/30/2012...... Received NOA 1 dated April 26, 2012

06/01/2012...... Received notice for biometrics dated May 29, 2012

06/20/2012...... Biometrics schedule (early bio June 05, 2012)

06/18/2012...... Email notification, N400 placed in line for interview

06/29/2012...... Email notification, N400 scheduled for interview

07/05/2012...... Interview Letter Received

08/07/2012...... Interview (PASSED)

Link to: Full timeline

God is in CONTROL. His time is always better than mine: never too early yet never late, always the perfect time.

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I forgot to tell you guys this..

We went to get our marriage license on Friday. I first called them on the phone to make sure we had all the necessary paperwork. When we got there, they said, "oh no you didn't tell us he was on a work visa".. I said.. why would I tell you he was? He's here on a fiance visa.. "Well his social security card says otherwise!"... ummmmmmm no his social security card says he's not eligible to work.. LOOK AT HIS VISA!

After some bickering and some phone calls to the boss, they got it resolved. We live in a little hick town and they probably haven't seen many cases like ours...but come on! The United States government approved us, no way it little Putnam County, TN going to tell me no :)

THEN we went to the bank to find out why he hasn't received his bank card and stuff yet. So they looked up our account and it turns out they didn't even put HIS name on our account, but rather was what immediately under his picture on his passport (the name of his birth city). This was after they argued with me that a passport isn't valid ID.. I guess I upset that guy so much that he really screwed up. According to the bank, my fiance's name is now "Stadt Bottrop" which translated from German means city of Bottrop (where he is from). The bank clerk we spoke with on Friday was cracking up at the other branch's mistake. They finally sorted everything out, but still!

Tomorrow he's going to try to get a driver's license issued.... This should be funny :)

:lol: Oh man! Sorry, all of it must be really awkward and tedious to have to deal with, but his 'new' name is just so funny!

Good luck with getting a driver's license!

NVC have received my petition, I just don't have the exact date from Alex to enter into my timeline. I should ask him!

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07/11/2006 - First met

08/22/2008 - K1 Visa in hand

12/27/2008 - Marriage

05/20/2009 - AOS complete

10/06/2011 - ROC complete

04/20/2012 - Annaleah born!

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NVC have received my petition, I just don't have the exact date from Alex to enter into my timeline. I should ask him!

SO happy for you Rachel, it should be super fast now, usually our papers only stay a day or two at the NVC and off it goes to embassy. :thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:

ROC

still waiting for GC replacement

N-400

04/23/2012...... N-400 packet sent to Lewisville, TX via USPS express mail

04/24/2012...... N-400 delivered signed for by J. Arthur; priority date according to NOA1

04/27/2012...... Check cashed

04/30/2012...... Received NOA 1 dated April 26, 2012

06/01/2012...... Received notice for biometrics dated May 29, 2012

06/20/2012...... Biometrics schedule (early bio June 05, 2012)

06/18/2012...... Email notification, N400 placed in line for interview

06/29/2012...... Email notification, N400 scheduled for interview

07/05/2012...... Interview Letter Received

08/07/2012...... Interview (PASSED)

Link to: Full timeline

God is in CONTROL. His time is always better than mine: never too early yet never late, always the perfect time.

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FINALLY!!! VISA in Hand 6:20 PM, June 3, Philippine time.... WOOHOO!! I am soo Happy!0gleeful.gif0gleeful.gif0gleeful.gif

Of course, I won't be leaving till 1st week of September but still I am really happy that I now have the visa in my hands and we could finally purchase the ticket and finalize our plans... and most importantly, I won't have to deal with embassy people here in my home country anymore. 0gleeful.gif0gleeful.gif0gleeful.gif

Praise be to GOD always!!! (F) (F) (F)

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ROC

still waiting for GC replacement

N-400

04/23/2012...... N-400 packet sent to Lewisville, TX via USPS express mail

04/24/2012...... N-400 delivered signed for by J. Arthur; priority date according to NOA1

04/27/2012...... Check cashed

04/30/2012...... Received NOA 1 dated April 26, 2012

06/01/2012...... Received notice for biometrics dated May 29, 2012

06/20/2012...... Biometrics schedule (early bio June 05, 2012)

06/18/2012...... Email notification, N400 placed in line for interview

06/29/2012...... Email notification, N400 scheduled for interview

07/05/2012...... Interview Letter Received

08/07/2012...... Interview (PASSED)

Link to: Full timeline

God is in CONTROL. His time is always better than mine: never too early yet never late, always the perfect time.

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Congratulations dbears! :)

Now make sure you keep your passport in a safe place, so you don't lose it during the summer!

07/31/08 Entry in USA with K1 visa

08/27/08 Married

05/15/09 Conditional green card received

05/10/11 Permanent green card received

07/28/12 Started naturalization process

08/31/12 Biometrics done

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FINALLY!!! VISA in Hand 6:20 PM, June 3, Philippine time.... WOOHOO!! I am soo Happy!0gleeful.gif0gleeful.gif0gleeful.gif

Of course, I won't be leaving till 1st week of September but still I am really happy that I now have the visa in my hands and we could finally purchase the ticket and finalize our plans... and most importantly, I won't have to deal with embassy people here in my home country anymore. 0gleeful.gif0gleeful.gif0gleeful.gif

Praise be to GOD always!!! (F) (F) (F)

Big congratulations Gaye you deserve it :dance::dance::dance:

so happy for you!

In the name of Allah most gracious most merciful

AOS Timeline

04/03/2009 Vaccination updated (form I-693)

08/11/2009 AOS application sent

08/13/2009 USCIS received AOS application

08/18/2009 NOAS I-485,I-765, I131 DATED

08/19/2009 Check cashed

08/21/2009 NOAS HARD COPIES RECEIVED

08/31/2009 Biometric letter received dated 8-26-09

09/08/2009 Applied for State ID

09/09/2009 State ID issued

09/10/2009 Case transferred to CSC

09/14/2009 Received the transfer notice in the mail

09/17/2009 Case received and pending

09/22/2009 Biometric Appointment 11:00 AM, Touched on I-485 and I-765

09/23/2009 Touched on I-485 and I-765

10/09/2009 I-131 APPROVED, I-765 card ordered

10/14/2009 I-765 card ordered again

10/15/2009 I-765 touched, AOS Approved

10/16/2009 Touched I-485, AP received in mail

10/19/2009 EAD approval sent Oct 16th, EAD received in mail

10/20/2009 AOS approval sent

10/21/2009 Welcome letter received

10/22/2009 GC received alhamdulillah

Done with uscis until ... 10/14/2011

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Congratulations dbears! :dance: :dance: :dance:

I'm so glad you finally have your visa! Now you still have to wait, but at least in the meantime you have no more visa issues to worry you!

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07/11/2006 - First met

08/22/2008 - K1 Visa in hand

12/27/2008 - Marriage

05/20/2009 - AOS complete

10/06/2011 - ROC complete

04/20/2012 - Annaleah born!

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Just wanted to wish everyone a happy Sunday!!! Last week of school for me (then next week is summer school), so I have to do a mountain of planning this weekend!

Dawn, you are just the perfect person to ask.

Classes in Johnston county, NC would start August 25 but I am seriously considering going to the US first week of september when ticket prices become considerably cheaper. My question is: Do you think it is ok for the kids to miss out the first 3-4 weeks of school? Do you think they would still be able to cope up with lessons? (My daughter is 10, would be 11 next november, while my son is 8, would be 9 by september.) Do you think it would be ok for the kids to attend school 3rd or 4th week of september then be absent on Oct. 3 or would it be better for them to start school till after october 3 when everything has finally been settled, including the wedding.

I have talked to the kids and they said they are ok with going there on september, though they would actually rather stay here till next year or even till after they finish grade school (which is sooo out of the question :whistle: ). Classes here starts next week and the kids would still be going to thier old school here June-July so they will be occupied while waiting and also be able to spend more time with their friends in school.

Any inputs you could share would be greatly appreciated.

Good Morning;

When I came to this country 29 years ago I started school 2 months late. I have a lot of family members that came to the states and started school in the middle of the semester. They'll be fine. Wishing you the best.

One Love,

Trelawny

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There comes a point in your life when you realize who matters, who never did, who won't anymore... and who always will.

So, don't worry about people from your past, there's a reason why they didn't make it to your future.

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Congratulations dbears! :)

Now make sure you keep your passport in a safe place, so you don't lose it during the summer!

Thanks for the reminders Cez, I'm keeping the mysterious brown envelop in a secure place also where the rats wont get it. :yes:

Big congratulations Gaye you deserve it :dance::dance::dance:

so happy for you!

Thanks Mounia... we all deserve our visa coz we all deserve to be happy with the person we have chosen to love. (F)

Congratulations dbears! :dance::dance::dance:

I'm so glad you finally have your visa! Now you still have to wait, but at least in the meantime you have no more visa issues to worry you!

Thank you Rach.. that is soo true... at least I can focus now on really spending quality time with my family and friends and also in looking for wedding gown designs. :thumbs:

Good Morning;

When I came to this country 29 years ago I started school 2 months late. I have a lot of family members that came to the states and started school in the middle of the semester. They'll be fine. Wishing you the best.

One Love,

Trelawny

Thanks a lot Trew, this has helped lessen my worries. :thumbs:(F)

ROC

still waiting for GC replacement

N-400

04/23/2012...... N-400 packet sent to Lewisville, TX via USPS express mail

04/24/2012...... N-400 delivered signed for by J. Arthur; priority date according to NOA1

04/27/2012...... Check cashed

04/30/2012...... Received NOA 1 dated April 26, 2012

06/01/2012...... Received notice for biometrics dated May 29, 2012

06/20/2012...... Biometrics schedule (early bio June 05, 2012)

06/18/2012...... Email notification, N400 placed in line for interview

06/29/2012...... Email notification, N400 scheduled for interview

07/05/2012...... Interview Letter Received

08/07/2012...... Interview (PASSED)

Link to: Full timeline

God is in CONTROL. His time is always better than mine: never too early yet never late, always the perfect time.

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