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Hey,

So I watched this movie finally (my husband didn't, he said it was way too boring)

and I'm not sure what it was but I cried at the end.

Was it the movie?

Was it the stress before the upcoming interview?

Or just both...

Anna

October 30, 2005 - Married in Vegas

December 27, 2005 - EAD, AP, AOS mailed

January 4, 2006 - received in Chicago

January 27, 2006 - RFE for medical received

February 13, 2006 - Medical received

February 15, 2006 - Biometrics appointment at 10 am

March 1, 2006 - AP touched

March 4, 2006 - AP received

March 8, 2006 - EAD received

March 29, 2006 - interview notice received - May 31, 2006

May 31, 2006 - Successful interview!!! Approved

June 12, 2006 - Green card received

Feb 28, 2008 - will be sending removal of conditions docs.

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What is this movie about?

09-02-2005 Applications for AOS, EAD, and AP received by MSC

10-21-2005 AOS fingerprint notice for 12-08-2005

11-07-2005 AP approved

12-05-2005 Infopass appt at San Jose office for interim EAD -- Refused, because it is already approved by MSC on 11-07-2005

12-07-2005 Attempt at interim EAD at San Francisco office -- no go. Back to San Jose, where CSO (chief station officer) tells they will contact MSC via email to request permission to issue interim EAD

12-08-2005 Biometrics for AOS and EAD. Having no EAD appt letter was no problem (used EAD NOA)

12-15-2005 EAD arrived in the mail

12-24-2005 Received interview letter; interview scheduled 03-01-2006

01-28-2006 Received replacement SSN card in married name (5 wks since application)

03-01-2006 AOS interview -- approved; received stamp in the passport

03-13-2006 Green card arrived in the mail

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What is this movie about?

Oh you haven't heard of it?

It's with Gerard Depardieu, who marries this US girl to get the greencard.

They're showing the whole process, it would be interesting for you to see!

October 30, 2005 - Married in Vegas

December 27, 2005 - EAD, AP, AOS mailed

January 4, 2006 - received in Chicago

January 27, 2006 - RFE for medical received

February 13, 2006 - Medical received

February 15, 2006 - Biometrics appointment at 10 am

March 1, 2006 - AP touched

March 4, 2006 - AP received

March 8, 2006 - EAD received

March 29, 2006 - interview notice received - May 31, 2006

May 31, 2006 - Successful interview!!! Approved

June 12, 2006 - Green card received

Feb 28, 2008 - will be sending removal of conditions docs.

"When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on" - Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Gosh...it has been years since I saw that. But looking back I think it is kind of deceptive. I mean they never went through the separation that most of us go through. I mean I know they applied for AOS because he was here already. But most of us that isn't an option...or in our case the risks were just too high. Economically and my husband was afraid of what would happen if something were to happen to his elderly parents. So I wish it had been that easy for us.

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I remember that mouvie, it`s with Andie Mcdowell (did I spell that right :blink: )

it is very superficial, and just strengthens the most common belief of marriage fraud for the sake of the greencard IMHO

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I agree. I get why the OP watched it probably ...just anything about this process...kinda interesting. But, like the others said..all about fraud, really. Just meant to be a romantic movie..not a USCIS movie. ;):) M.

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I haven't seen that in a long time but I did like it. It is about fraud but if I remember right, don't they fall in love in the end? I was going to rent it so my husband could watch it.

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Yes, eventhough it did started out as a fraud marriage they had to pay the consequences at the end when they did fall in love for real and him being deported, the only unrealistic thing about this movie was the very very short time they had their AOS process :o

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Oh everyone...

Just relax, fraud or no fraud, it's a movie and not a documentary!

Just have fun with it, don't analyze it.

Gosh...it has been years since I saw that. But looking back I think it is kind of deceptive. I mean they never went through the separation that most of us go through. I mean I know they applied for AOS because he was here already. But most of us that isn't an option...or in our case the risks were just too high. Economically and my husband was afraid of what would happen if something were to happen to his elderly parents. So I wish it had been that easy for us.

Well a lot of people here, myself included were already in the US, didn't have to get any K visas.

I was a student here, on a student visa when I met my husband.

October 30, 2005 - Married in Vegas

December 27, 2005 - EAD, AP, AOS mailed

January 4, 2006 - received in Chicago

January 27, 2006 - RFE for medical received

February 13, 2006 - Medical received

February 15, 2006 - Biometrics appointment at 10 am

March 1, 2006 - AP touched

March 4, 2006 - AP received

March 8, 2006 - EAD received

March 29, 2006 - interview notice received - May 31, 2006

May 31, 2006 - Successful interview!!! Approved

June 12, 2006 - Green card received

Feb 28, 2008 - will be sending removal of conditions docs.

"When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on" - Franklin D. Roosevelt

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The movie is one of the reasons why so many Americans think that foreigners just marry USC's for greencards. It helps stereotype family immigrants and whether or not they fall in love is irrelevant. Ever wondered why there is so little support for us?

Permanent Green Card Holder since 2006, considering citizenship application in the future.

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The movie is one of the reasons why so many Americans think that foreigners just marry USC's for greencards. It helps stereotype family immigrants and whether or not they fall in love is irrelevant. Ever wondered why there is so little support for us?

I think the stereotype comes from Americans' general arrogance, not a movie.

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Yes I remember that movie, I watched it just a few months ago after my future sister-in-law recommended it. I actually asked her what she was trying to imply cause in the end he got deported for not remembering her face cream. LOL. I wouldn't worry if you're going through this process for all the right reasons. Russ and I were curious to see how well we knew one another, so we tried to ask each other some questions....guess what??? He didn't know what my favorite color was, but his mum did. :) Overall he did very well so I'm not too worried. If I can I want to be there with him during his interview, he's worried I might give too much information and treat it like a game show (I tend to be very competitive) and act too suspicious by giving all the answers.....so I've agreed to keep my mouth shut. :innocent:

But for those of you close to your interview and you don't need the added stress.... stay clear. It might make you more nervous. Good Luck!!! :energetic:

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11/04/05 -Arlene in the UK for business but visits Russ in Chester.

12/16/05 -Arlene returns to the UK for holidays with Russ and family.

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12/21/05- Arlene turns 40!! Russ's family throws a surprise birthday party in Chester. We surprise them with the engagement announcement :)

12/23/05- Arlene and Russ travels to California to visit Arlene's family for the holidays. We surprise them with the engagement announcement :)

02/10/06 -Arlene travels to Chester UK for Valentine's Day w/sweetie.

02/14/06 - Mail I129 Packet to Texas from Chester UK!!!!

02/23/06- I129 Received by California Service Center

03/01/06 - Received NOA1.

03/04/06 - "Touched"

04/13/06 - Russ visits Tampa for 2 1/2 weeks

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Yes I remember that movie, I watched it just a few months ago after my future sister-in-law recommended it. I actually asked her what she was trying to imply cause in the end he got deported for not remembering her face cream. LOL. I wouldn't worry if you're going through this process for all the right reasons. Russ and I were curious to see how well we knew one another, so we tried to ask each other some questions....guess what??? He didn't know what my favorite color was, but his mum did. :) Overall he did very well so I'm not too worried. If I can I want to be there with him during his interview, he's worried I might give too much information and treat it like a game show (I tend to be very competitive) and act too suspicious by giving all the answers.....so I've agreed to keep my mouth shut. :innocent:

But for those of you close to your interview and you don't need the added stress.... stay clear. It might make you more nervous. Good Luck!!! :energetic:

Thanks for your kind words!!!

Well some of these questions are so stupid!

Like what's your favorite color?

A color of what? A car? A dress? so stupid!

I don't have a favorite color!!!!!!!!!!!

October 30, 2005 - Married in Vegas

December 27, 2005 - EAD, AP, AOS mailed

January 4, 2006 - received in Chicago

January 27, 2006 - RFE for medical received

February 13, 2006 - Medical received

February 15, 2006 - Biometrics appointment at 10 am

March 1, 2006 - AP touched

March 4, 2006 - AP received

March 8, 2006 - EAD received

March 29, 2006 - interview notice received - May 31, 2006

May 31, 2006 - Successful interview!!! Approved

June 12, 2006 - Green card received

Feb 28, 2008 - will be sending removal of conditions docs.

"When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on" - Franklin D. Roosevelt

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