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slim Grand Master

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No sweat, she'll just have to get the learners permit like everyone else. I think it's only like $16 or something like that.

The bad thing is you'll have to be with her whenever she drives. But, if she's never driven before, you'll have to be with her anyway. Just remember to wear your safety belt and hold onto that little handle.

Good luck!

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Ensure your beneficiary makes and brings with them to the States a copy of the DS-3025 (vaccination form)

If the government is going to force me to exercise my "right" to health care, then they better start requiring people to exercise their Right to Bear Arms. - "Where's my public option rifle?"

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Kazan' Tiger   1

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I'll probably do the same as I did with my children. A lot of preliminary school / church parking lot practice, followed by drives in the country where a car passes every half hour or so! :lol:

No sweat, she'll just have to get the learners permit like everyone else. I think it's only like $16 or something like that.

The bad thing is you'll have to be with her whenever she drives. But, if she's never driven before, you'll have to be with her anyway. Just remember to wear your safety belt and hold onto that little handle.

Good luck!

Jeffery AND Alla.

0 kilometers physically separates us!

K-1 Visa Granted... Wednesday, 21 May 2008

Alla ARRIVED to America... Wednesday, 12 November 2008

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Great strategy.

Русский форум член.

Ensure your beneficiary makes and brings with them to the States a copy of the DS-3025 (vaccination form)

If the government is going to force me to exercise my "right" to health care, then they better start requiring people to exercise their Right to Bear Arms. - "Where's my public option rifle?"

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Jeff, CONGRATS! If you wait until the fall, the 3 months of summer will pass both quickly (because you have the visas) and slowly (since you are still apart), but I know you guys will endure.

We arrived on a Tuesday and Vika was in school the following Monday, and she adjusted very quickly and very well. She only knew a handful of English words when she arrived, and her progress has been remarkable. I agree with the comment on pharmaceuticals - Natasha brought quite a stash and though she bravely tests the American OTC stuff, she still (secretly and not-so-secretly) prefers the stuff she knows and grew up with.

I'll also be teaching Natasha to drive, along with my son (17, and getting a late start!). It ought to be a hoot!

GOOD LUCK AND GOD SPEED!!!!!!

------------------K1 Timeline------------------

05 Jul 2007: Mailed I129F petition

06 Jul 2007: CSC received petition

09 Jul 2007: NOA-1 Issued

10 Jul 2007: My check clears the bank

13 Jul 2007: I receive NOA-1 in the US Mail

19 Nov 2007: Touched

19 Nov 2007: USCIS website shows APPROVED

23 Nov 2007: I receive NOA-2 in the US Mail

12 Dec 2007: NVC receives petition

14 Dec 2007: NVC ships petition to Moscow embassy

19 Dec 2007: Moscow embassy receives petition

26 Feb 2008: Interview at Moscow embassy

13 Mar 2008: Received visa

18 Mar 2008: POE in Atlanta

09 May 2008: Wedding

-----------------AOS Timeline------------------

16 Jun 2008: Submittal for AOS

23 Jun 2008: NOA1 for AOS (I485, I765, I131)

24 Jun 2008: AOS checks cashed

15 Jul 2008: Biometrics appointment

04 Sep 2008: Received I-485 Interview letter

05 Sep 2008: AP/EAD Approved

08 Sep 2008: AP/EAD Received

29 Sep 2008: I-485 Interview (I-551 Stamp received)

07 Oct 2008: Green cards received

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Kazan' Tiger   1

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Thanks a bunch Kevin!

Jeff, CONGRATS! If you wait until the fall, the 3 months of summer will pass both quickly (because you have the visas) and slowly (since you are still apart), but I know you guys will endure.

We arrived on a Tuesday and Vika was in school the following Monday, and she adjusted very quickly and very well. She only knew a handful of English words when she arrived, and her progress has been remarkable. I agree with the comment on pharmaceuticals - Natasha brought quite a stash and though she bravely tests the American OTC stuff, she still (secretly and not-so-secretly) prefers the stuff she knows and grew up with.

I'll also be teaching Natasha to drive, along with my son (17, and getting a late start!). It ought to be a hoot!

GOOD LUCK AND GOD SPEED!!!!!!

Jeffery AND Alla.

0 kilometers physically separates us!

K-1 Visa Granted... Wednesday, 21 May 2008

Alla ARRIVED to America... Wednesday, 12 November 2008

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I felt this was worthy of a new thread... I am pleased to announce:

DHL delivered all the visas today! :dance: After the 24 hours post interview that felt like torture, I can now confidently state, the highest hurdle of the K-1 process has been jumped! :yes:

Jeff & Alla & family,

A huge congratulations to you on this fantastic news. Sorry I am getting it late but I have been busy with our wedding plans and only pop in and out of VJ from time to time. I know it has been a long road for you guys and I am thrilled for both of you. The wait until fall will seem an eternity but all will be well and the wait will be worth it. I wish you two the very best and hope you keep us posted about future developments.

Bill & Tanya

p.s. the wedding is Saturday!

Calling an illegal alien an "undocumented immigrant" is like calling a drug dealer an "unlicensedregistered pharmacist". (because somebody gives a damn)

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Together at last!!!

Entry 4/8/08

Marriage 6/7/08

LAISSEZ LES BONS TEMPS ROULER!!

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Kazan' Tiger   1

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Thank you Sir! No problem about the late reply. My VJ time is less and less too. Part work part different priorities. :)

I felt this was worthy of a new thread... I am pleased to announce:

DHL delivered all the visas today! :dance: After the 24 hours post interview that felt like torture, I can now confidently state, the highest hurdle of the K-1 process has been jumped! :yes:

Jeff & Alla & family,

A huge congratulations to you on this fantastic news. Sorry I am getting it late but I have been busy with our wedding plans and only pop in and out of VJ from time to time. I know it has been a long road for you guys and I am thrilled for both of you. The wait until fall will seem an eternity but all will be well and the wait will be worth it. I wish you two the very best and hope you keep us posted about future developments.

Bill & Tanya

p.s. the wedding is Saturday!

Jeffery AND Alla.

0 kilometers physically separates us!

K-1 Visa Granted... Wednesday, 21 May 2008

Alla ARRIVED to America... Wednesday, 12 November 2008

russia_a.gif Алла и Джеффри USA_a.gif

AllaAndJeffery.PNG

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Jeff & Alla -- I want to chime in with my congratulations, too (maybe as the caboose). Other matters, including getting my wife off on her first trip back to Russia (to see mom, son, grandson, etc.) ate up time. And then there have been 7 months of real life since she arrived -- which were fantastic.

I am sure your first half-year together over here will be great, too.

5-15-2002 Met, by chance, while I traveled on business

3-15-2005 I-129F
9-18-2005 Visa in hand
11-23-2005 She arrives in USA
1-18-2006 She returns to Russia, engaged but not married

11-10-2006 We got married!

2-12-2007 I-130 sent by Express mail to NSC
2-26-2007 I-129F sent by Express mail to Chicago lock box
6-25-2007 Both NOA2s in hand; notice date 6-15-2007
9-17-2007 K3 visa in hand
11-12-2007 POE Atlanta

8-14-2008 AOS packet sent
9-13-2008 biometrics
1-30-2009 AOS interview
2-12-2009 10-yr Green Card arrives in mail

2-11-2014 US Citizenship ceremony

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I felt this was worthy of a new thread... I am pleased to announce:

DHL delivered all the visas today! :dance: After the 24 hours post interview that felt like torture, I can now confidently state, the highest hurdle of the K-1 process has been jumped! :yes:

At Last!!!! Very happy for you

9/5/2004 met

7/4/2006 visited for 1 week in Russia (Independence Day!)

12/26/06 three week visit in the U.S.

4/6/07 He came to US for 6 glorious weeks

5/20/07 He returned to Ufa, RU

5/24/07 Mailed I-129F to NSC!!!!!

5/25/07 Received and signed for by F Heinauer, NSC

6/11/07 NOA1 (NEVER received hard copy)

8/23/07 Ramzis comes to America for another visit

10/02/07 Ramzis returns to Russia

11/06/07 NOA2 at LAST!!!

12/17/07 Received at NVC (at last!)

12/18/07 Sent to Moscow Embassy & New NVC Case Number

12/21/07 Received at 11:08 a.m. Moscow Embassy

1/25/08 Received packet from Embassy

03/07/08 Interview 8:00 a.m. Moscow Embassy! VISA APPROVED!!!

03/13/08 Visa in Hand

03/14/08 Flying to U.S. - Detroit POE

03/15/08 Our Wedding Day!

AOS Timeline

3/21/08 - Packet sent to Chicago Lockbox

3/24/08 - Packet received and signed for

3/28/08 - NOA1 received in the mail - EAD & AOS - check cashed

4/15/08 - Biometrics

5/5/08 - AOS interview notice received in the mail (will be in Detroit, June 12, 2008)

6/2/08 - EAD card ordered (CRIS email)

6/5/08 - EAD RECEIVED IN THE MAIL

6/12/08 - Permanent Resident APPROVAL! Green Card on the Way!

6/23/08 - Green Card Received!!!

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Kazan' Tiger   1

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Thank you! Yes, that photo is a favourite. It was taken, candidly, almost two years ago, by my son when he went to Russia to visit us. It captured our feelings quite well! :)

Congratulations! You can tell by your pics that you two are really in love. Best of luck!

Jeffery AND Alla.

0 kilometers physically separates us!

K-1 Visa Granted... Wednesday, 21 May 2008

Alla ARRIVED to America... Wednesday, 12 November 2008

russia_a.gif Алла и Джеффри USA_a.gif

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Congratulations!!!!!!!!!

OurTimeline

11/18/2007--------I-129F Petition mailed to CSC

11/29/2007--------NOA1

04/02/2008 --------NOA2 Approved (On my B-Day)

05/08/2008---------Forwarded to ISL

05/12/2008---------Consulate Received

05/22/2008---------Packet 3.5 Received by my Fiance

06/06/2008---------Packet 3.5 Returned to Embassy

06/19/2008---------Recieved Packet 4

06/25/2008---------Medical

07/08/2008---------Interview

03/06/2009---------Visa in Hand

03/23/2009---------POE Chicago

03/24/2009---------Marriage

08/05/2009---------GC in Mail

09/13/2009---------First Job in US

Naturalization

01/28/15------------mailed packet to USIS

02/06/15-------------NOA

02/27/15-------------Biometrics Appt.

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Congratulations !!!!!!

I-130 Journey

06/06/2007 I-130 sent

06/22/2007 I-130 NOA1

02/20/2008 I-130 NOA2 (259 days)

05/20/2008 Case complete @ NVC

Interview Time

07/31/2008 INTERVIEW @8am --------AP

08/04/2008 Our file reached Washingtown for AP ( called DOS)

09/10/2008 US Embassy called for his Passport ( On AP 37 days)

09/11/2008 Submitted passport to AMEX

09/18/2008 Picked up passport w/visa!!!!!!

POE--Washington 12-11-2008

Qasim is Home!!!!!-12-12-2008

Petition to remove conditions

Vermont Service Center

Date Filed : 11/23/2010

NOA Date : 12/06/2010

RFE(s) :

Bio. Appt. : 01/12/2011

Interview Date :

Approval / Denial Date :

Approved :

Got I551 Stamp :

Green Card Received :

Filing N-400

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