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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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I know that a lot of vj people here are waiting for the result of my interview. A lot has been sending me messages, giving me support and encouragement. I would like to thank each and everyone who read my threads and post. It hasn't been a smooth journey for us... so to those who are about to start their journey or who just started their journey, I hope you will find my threads and posts helpful and learn from my experience...

The Chief of the consuls at the US Embassy said that I will get my visa in three weeks.

That's all I can say for now, please watch out for the thread that I will be starting about my horrible interview experience. It is worth reading. Me, my fiancee and my son are so exhausted. I have to say that I am awake right now because I was having bad dreams about the lady consul who first gave me the interview. Im still in a state of shock...

January 16, 2008 - sent I-129F (Vermont)

January 21, 2008 - NOA1

March 16, 2008 - NOA2

August 7&9,2008 - Medical K1&K2

August 21, 2008 - Paid document verification fee (P1,300)

August 27, 2008 - Interview

September 08,2008 - Document Verification request sent to NSO

Spetember 19,2008 - Document Verification done -sent back to US Embassy Manila

November 03, 2008 - Case under review

November 26, 2008 - VISA printed

November 28, 2008 - VISA in transit

December 02, 2008- VISA IN HAND

January 12, 2009 - Arrived USA, POE Los Angeles

January 21, 2009 - Got married

January 22, 2009 - Applied for SSN

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AOS

February 10, 2009 - Went to Dr. Janet Pettyjohn for form I-693

February 11, 2009 - Sent our AOS packet to Chicago

February 12, 2009 - Packet received signed for by L BOX

February 22, 2009 - Received NOA1 for AOS, EAD & AP

March 17, 2009 - Biometrics Appointment

March 21, 2009 - SSN card arrived in the mail

April 6, 2009 - took driver's license exam and passed! (written and road test)

April 10, 2009 - Repeat Biometrics Appointment

April 14,2009 - Received AP documents in the mail

April 16, 2009 - Received EAD in the mail

SEptember 4, 2009 - GREENCARD received

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I know that a lot of vj people here are waiting for the result of my interview. A lot has been sending me messages, giving me support and encouragement. I would like to thank each and everyone who read my threads and post. It hasn't been a smooth journey for us... so to those who are about to start their journey or who just started their journey, I hope you will find my threads and posts helpful and learn from my experience...

The Chief of the consuls at the US Embassy said that I will get my visa in three weeks.

That's all I can say for now, please watch out for the thread that I will be starting about my horrible interview experience. It is worth reading. Me, my fiancee and my son are so exhausted. I have to say that I am awake right now because I was having bad dreams about the lady consul who first gave me the interview. Im still in a state of shock...

I am sorry it was not as easy a journey for you as you must've wanted it to be. For the chief of consuls to be the one to say the you will be getting your visa, something big must've happened. But take consolation in that you will be getting your visa and will soon be rid of whatever red tape there must've been. Enjoy the time with your son and fiancee. You should find much strength in each other. God still smiles on you :star:

Gracey

12-09-08 - INTERVIEW @ 6:30AM...God be with us! --- APPROVED!!!

12-11-08 - VISAS RECEIVED....YAHOOOOO!!!

04-07-09 - POE: Chicago O'hare

04-28-09 - received SSN's (after having to apply for them personally!!!!)

04-30-09 - Received our 2-year GREEN CARDS

01-07-09 - ROC, here we come!!!

01-18-11 - Mailed out I-751

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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Thank you very much Gracey. Yes, at that very moment, my fiancee gave me the strength I needed. I've never had anyone fought for me the way he did. He is really the one for me... and God really loves me so much!

January 16, 2008 - sent I-129F (Vermont)

January 21, 2008 - NOA1

March 16, 2008 - NOA2

August 7&9,2008 - Medical K1&K2

August 21, 2008 - Paid document verification fee (P1,300)

August 27, 2008 - Interview

September 08,2008 - Document Verification request sent to NSO

Spetember 19,2008 - Document Verification done -sent back to US Embassy Manila

November 03, 2008 - Case under review

November 26, 2008 - VISA printed

November 28, 2008 - VISA in transit

December 02, 2008- VISA IN HAND

January 12, 2009 - Arrived USA, POE Los Angeles

January 21, 2009 - Got married

January 22, 2009 - Applied for SSN

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AOS

February 10, 2009 - Went to Dr. Janet Pettyjohn for form I-693

February 11, 2009 - Sent our AOS packet to Chicago

February 12, 2009 - Packet received signed for by L BOX

February 22, 2009 - Received NOA1 for AOS, EAD & AP

March 17, 2009 - Biometrics Appointment

March 21, 2009 - SSN card arrived in the mail

April 6, 2009 - took driver's license exam and passed! (written and road test)

April 10, 2009 - Repeat Biometrics Appointment

April 14,2009 - Received AP documents in the mail

April 16, 2009 - Received EAD in the mail

SEptember 4, 2009 - GREENCARD received

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and yes...something big happened. You will get to read it in my next thread. I just don't know where to start. I need to relax to make a clear recap of everything.

January 16, 2008 - sent I-129F (Vermont)

January 21, 2008 - NOA1

March 16, 2008 - NOA2

August 7&9,2008 - Medical K1&K2

August 21, 2008 - Paid document verification fee (P1,300)

August 27, 2008 - Interview

September 08,2008 - Document Verification request sent to NSO

Spetember 19,2008 - Document Verification done -sent back to US Embassy Manila

November 03, 2008 - Case under review

November 26, 2008 - VISA printed

November 28, 2008 - VISA in transit

December 02, 2008- VISA IN HAND

January 12, 2009 - Arrived USA, POE Los Angeles

January 21, 2009 - Got married

January 22, 2009 - Applied for SSN

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AOS

February 10, 2009 - Went to Dr. Janet Pettyjohn for form I-693

February 11, 2009 - Sent our AOS packet to Chicago

February 12, 2009 - Packet received signed for by L BOX

February 22, 2009 - Received NOA1 for AOS, EAD & AP

March 17, 2009 - Biometrics Appointment

March 21, 2009 - SSN card arrived in the mail

April 6, 2009 - took driver's license exam and passed! (written and road test)

April 10, 2009 - Repeat Biometrics Appointment

April 14,2009 - Received AP documents in the mail

April 16, 2009 - Received EAD in the mail

SEptember 4, 2009 - GREENCARD received

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Filed: K-3 Visa Country: Philippines
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whatever it is you went through, still God is good for the head of the COs told you that you will get your visa in 3 weeks.

I just wish you didn't go through such a horrible interview experience. nonetheless, thanks to your fiance who gave you the strength you needed.

God bless you... :)

K-3 Visa

Marriage : 2007-12-05

I-130 Sent : 2008-01-15

Packet 4 Received : 2008-07-17

Interview Date : 2008-08-05

Visa Received : AUGUST 29,2008 VISA ON HAND!!!!!!!!!!!!

US Entry : DECEMBER 26 2008 POE-LAX

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AOS and EAD

05/30/2009 - sent AOS package to USCIS Chicago Lockbox via USPS Express Mail day 1

06/01/2009 - AOS package delivered to USCIS Chicago Lockbox

06/05/2009 - received NOA1 hardcopy for EAD and AOS day 7

06/10/2009 - check cashed :)

06/15/2009 - received Biometrics Appointment Letter (notice date 07/02/2009) day 16

07/02/2009 - biometrics done (waiting for next asc appointment notice) day 33

7/06/2009 - touched i-485 and i-765

7/10/2009 - EAD CARD PRODUCTION ORDERED

7/13/2009 - EAD touched

7/16/2009 - EAD CARD PRODUCTION ORDERED

7/16/2009 - EAD APPROVAL NOTICE SENT

7/17/2009 - notice for AOS interview received

7/18/2009 - EAD CARD RECEIVED took only 8 days :)

8/18/2009 - AOS touched

8/20/2009 - AOS INTERVIEW 11am, CHULA VUSTA, CA APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!

8/25/2009 - AOS CARD PRODUCTION ORDERED

9/02/2009 - PERMANENT RESIDENT CARD received!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GOD IS GREAT ALL THE TIME...

AOS approved in 82 days (2 mos and 22 days) from the filing date. :)

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Filed: K-3 Visa Country: Philippines
Timeline

hi ria,

i am not sure if you are the one that we (marjo) saw in the USEM. i was hesitant to greet you thinking that it might not be you. ikaw ba yung nakared na dress and ur son was wearing long sleeves and ur fiance din?

I hope and i pray that everything will be ok sa visa mo.

My son named Zac

"My son's smile makes my day complete"

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MY K3 TIMELINE purple4.gifVid of how I prepared my interview documents purple.gifPapers that I brought on my USEM interview

AOS TIMELINE

06.17.2010 - submitted our papers

06.19.2010 - papers arrived at Chicago lockbox

06.24.2010 - Check cashed

06.28.2010 - NOA1 Hardcopy received (9 days from the day they got our papers)

07.05.2010 - Received Biometrics Schedule (July 26)

08.05.2010 - Biometrics done! (had to re-schedule from 7/26 to 8/5)

08.13.2010 - Got my interview letter

08.20.2010 - EAD card on production

09.06.2010 - Got my EAD Card (62 days)

09.07.2010 - Applied for SSN

09.14.2010 - SSN Card received

09.16.2010 - Interview schedule (APPROVED)

09.20.2010 - Welcome Notice Received ("Welcome to the USA")

09.25.2010 - 10 yr Green Card received! (98 days)

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I know that a lot of vj people here are waiting for the result of my interview. A lot has been sending me messages, giving me support and encouragement. I would like to thank each and everyone who read my threads and post. It hasn't been a smooth journey for us... so to those who are about to start their journey or who just started their journey, I hope you will find my threads and posts helpful and learn from my experience...

The Chief of the consuls at the US Embassy said that I will get my visa in three weeks.

That's all I can say for now, please watch out for the thread that I will be starting about my horrible interview experience. It is worth reading. Me, my fiancee and my son are so exhausted. I have to say that I am awake right now because I was having bad dreams about the lady consul who first gave me the interview. Im still in a state of shock...

still, Congratulations, knowing you will get your visa within 3 weeks!!!

i cant imagine how the consul give you a hard time in your interview, while your fiance is there for you, im starting to think, ill have my big day soon too, and my fiance is going with me...

Basta, congratulations talaga and natapos mo na rin yung hot seat ika nga!!!

just stay happy and healthy...youll be missing Philippines real soon!!!

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Whatever it is Ria just keep praying, God is good all the time. Still I would like to congratulate you and big hand for your fiancee who really gave you a tremendous support. Take care.

Our CR1 & CR2 Visa Timeline

USCIS

12/04/2007 : I-130 Sent to USCIS

01/29/2008 : NOA1

05/07/2008 : NOA2 (Approved)

NVC

05/14/2008 : NVC assigned MNL Case No.

05/26/2008 : NVC Generates AOS & IV Bill

06/02/2008 : Online Payment AOS & IV Bill

06/04/2008 : Printed I-864; DS-230 & Barcoded coversheet

06/12/2008 : Sent I-864 & DS-230 Packets to NVC via USPS (overnight)

06/13/2008 : NVC received the Packets

06/16/2008 : NVC entered the I-864 & DS-230 into the system

06/19/2008 : CR2 Case Completed while CR1 got RFE DS-230 #2 & #20

06/26/2008 : Sent the corrected RFE DS-230 to NVC via USPS (overnight)

06/27/2008 : NVC received the RFE DS-230 corrections

07/03/2008 : CASE COMPLETED!!!

USEM

08/13/2008 : Medical Exam PASSED!!! (Aug. 13, 14 & 15)

08/14/2008 : Received the hardcopy of the NVC Appointment Date

09/10/2008 : Interview PASSED! (Pink & White Slip due to DV)

09/26/2008 : Visa Received

10/12/2008 : Arrived to USA!!!

USA

10/12/2008 : POE Detroit

10/20/2008 : Received SSN

11/14/2008 : Received The Welcome Notice from Homeland (USCIS)

11/19/2008 : Received Green Card (11/30 got from old address mailbox)

ROC

09/03/2010 : Packet sent to USCIS

09/03/2010 : Received by USCIS

Matthew 6:34

"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own"

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Whatever it is I truly believe everything happens for a reason.Never loose hope.Always remember in his own time he will make everything fall into places.God bless you and your family always...Keep the faith.Hang in there..

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January 27 2009 POE HOUSTON

March 07,2009 Sent AOS packet by UPS

March 10 2009 aos received signed by CHYBA

March 17, 2009 Check encashed

March 20,2009 NOA1 received for AOS,EAD,AP

March 23,2009 Biometrics appointment recvd

April 16,2009 Biometrics Appintment 8 am

APRIL 2 2009 CASE transferred to CSC

April 30,2009 Touched

May 01,2009 Touched

May 05,2009 EAD and AP Approved.(THANK GOD)

May 11,2009 AP Received

May 13,2009 EAD Received

May 15,2009 got my learner's permit for driving

June 02,2009 RFE for my Son's AOS

June 02,2009 Card Production ordered on mine

June 15 2009 RFE received(new I 693)

June 15, 2009 Card production again

June 17,2009 Got my DL in texas

June 23,2009 Got a touched for RFE on my son's case.Processing resumed

June 26,2009 Got my GC n the mail

June 29 2009 SOn's AOS finally approved

July 01,2009 Got a job!!god is good

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I know that a lot of vj people here are waiting for the result of my interview. A lot has been sending me messages, giving me support and encouragement. I would like to thank each and everyone who read my threads and post. It hasn't been a smooth journey for us... so to those who are about to start their journey or who just started their journey, I hope you will find my threads and posts helpful and learn from my experience...

The Chief of the consuls at the US Embassy said that I will get my visa in three weeks.

That's all I can say for now, please watch out for the thread that I will be starting about my horrible interview experience. It is worth reading. Me, my fiancee and my son are so exhausted. I have to say that I am awake right now because I was having bad dreams about the lady consul who first gave me the interview. Im still in a state of shock...

hi!

when was your interview? I had a bad and horrible experience too! we might have the same consul! Like you, I am still shocked and still thinking the experienced I had with her( it was a NIGHTMARE). Was your consul a red headed, fat and judgemental american girl???

Please update us!

Thanks and hopefully we could get our visa soon!

Edited by honeybadger

01/22/08 hired an immigration lawyer

02/28/08 I 129F sent it to the lawyer

03/03/08 I-129F Received at CSC

03/04/08 NOA1

03/05/08 Touched

07/14/08 NOA2

07/24/08 Called NVC and got our MNL case number

07/25/08 NOA2 Hard copy received

07/29/08 USEM Rcvd hard file

07/30/08 Paid document verification

08/01/08 Called USEM for interview appointment! (Thank you lord)

08/19/08 Medical Examination

08/20/08 Medical Examination (PASSED)

08/26/08 Interview (PINK Slip only)

10/08/08 Visa Printing! Yehheeyy! (after 48years of waiting)

10/09/08 Visa Printing Done and is ready for release

10/10/08 Visa delivered yippeee!

10/31/08 FLY DAY!!!! POE LAS, NV[/color] PLS BLESS OUR TRIP OH LORD!

11/03/08 Got married in Las Vegas

11/15/08 filed SSN

11/29/08 SSN Card Rcvd

AOS JOURNEY

12/10/08 send AOS & EAD Packet to Chicago Lockbox

12/18/08 Cashed check

12/26/08 Rcvd NOA

01/07/09 Biometrics Appointment/Done

01/12/09 Rcvd mail TRANSFER NOTICE TO CSC (AOS)

03/10/2009 Rcvd EAD

04/20/2009 GREEN CARD RCVD!!! No interview at all!

04/21/2009 Got Driver Learners Permit

The Will of God never takes you to

where the Grace of God will not protect you.

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Ria.. WOW.. I know many months ago.. You thought that this day would likely never happen.. but Zandy and I are so happy for you and your new family. I know none of us know the future.. But if you have faith in God and pray.. He will work all things out for our good. When you get here to the US.. send Zandy a PM and you guys can call each other.

Take care and best wishes..

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congratulations.........take a breath and relax ..........thanks of God all things are possiable that are suppose to be.......im sure that all of u are worn out over all of this........they say that everything happens for a reason......but sometimes we never know what that reason is.......but one thing for sure u will never ever have to go to that embassy again for an interview!!!!!!!!!!

good luck to u and ur family and thanks God for the approval

congratulations :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

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congratulations.........take a breath and relax ..........thanks of God all things are possiable that are suppose to be.......im sure that all of u are worn out over all of this........they say that everything happens for a reason......but sometimes we never know what that reason is.......but one thing for sure u will never ever have to go to that embassy again for an interview!!!!!!!!!!

good luck to u and ur family and thanks God for the approval

congratulations :dance::dance::dance::dance::dance::dance::dance::dance::dance::dance:

I will echo what sara said... you will never go through that embassy again for another interview, thank God for that :dance::dance::dance::thumbs:

Been thinking about you as i went through my day's work... you were prepared for the battle, you actually anticipated it knowing the circumstance you were in.... I haven't told you before so let me tell you now: I do admire your strength...and pls tell Stephen that I salute him for not giving up on both of you even during the times you were about to give up yourself. :star: Malapit na rin matapos ang teleserye ng buhay mo and I know it will have a very happy ending. (F)

I am sooo happy for you and I will be happier when you get the visa na talaga.hugs3.gif

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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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Filed: K-3 Visa Country: Philippines
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i can feel that u have been through so much...at least u are done now and u will get ur visa soon...

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Love is an unexpected thing...and when it arrives grab it with all ur heart....it may pass u jsut once.......

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11.20.07 : mailed I130

01.23.08 : NOA1

04.21.08 : mailed I129F

04.22.08 : NOA1

05.14.08 : NOA2 both for I 130 and I 129F

06.26.08 : medical exam 2nd day PASSED!!

07.09.08 : interview day! PASSED! PINK SLIP!

07.15.08 : visa on hand!!!

08.01.08 : POE SFO (home with my papi!)

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