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Jaisah Newbie

Jaisah   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Nigeria
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Hi all,

I joined just last night after following the site religiously and I'm glad I did. OK, let's start with a little bit about myself:

Who are ya?

the petitioner...JFK

Where did you come from?

Maryland

Where is your SO from?

Lagos, Nigeria

How did you meet?

Family friends

Where are you in the process?

Submitting DS-230 and I-864

Thanks for the warm welcome!

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WhidbeyGirl Proficient

WhidbeyGirl   1

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Senegal
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Hi

I just registered here yesterday. My doctor told me of the site. I was so discouraged and disappointed last night. I didn't realize how difficult and long this process is going to be. I really thought my husband to be would be here by Christmas.

Who are ya? WhidbeyGirl

Where did you come from? I live in Washington State

Where is your SO from? Senegal

How did you meet? togetherchristian.com

Where are you in the process? ummm well getting married next month and will send in I-130 packet

Someone from the K-3 threads suggested I come over here to the regional area to find out all the things (problems) that I can expect to come up.

VISA JOURNEY

USCIS Journey

02/23/09 ............I-130 sent

03/27/09.............NOA2

TOTAL 32 DAYS

NVC Journey

04/15/09.............Case # Assigned

07/10/09.............Interview assigned

TOTAL 105 DAYS

Embassy Journey

07/14/09.............Forward the case to Embassy in Dakar, Senegal

09/28/09.............Visa in Hand

TOTAL 80 DAYS

VISA GRAND TOTAL 217 DAYS

US CITIZENSHIP JOURNEY

Conditional Resident Journey

09/29/09.............POE New York PIECE OF CAKE!!!

10/27/09.............2 year Green card received

TOTAL 29 DAYS

Removal of Conditions Journey

07/18/11.............I-751 packet sent

03/23/12............10yr GC Received

TOTAL 249 DAYS

Naturalization Journey

07/03/12.............N-400 packet sent

07/23/12.............Resent N-400 packet (husband FORGOT check!)

08/23/12.............Biometrics done

09/12/12.............Interview letter received

10/16/12.............Interview scheduled

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Bassi and Zainab   1

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Ghana
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Welcome new member of the sub saharan. We've got people here from all stages of the process. Just jump right in and ask questions. We'll try to answer or give you directions on where we think you can find the best advice.

GHANA.GIFBassi and Zainab US1.GIF

I-129F Sent: 6-18-2007

Interview date: 6-24-2008

Pick up Visa: 6-27-2008

Arrive JFK POE: 7-2-2008

Marriage: 7-9-2008

AOS

mailed AOS, EAD, AP: 8-22-2008

NOA AOS, EAD, AP: 8-27-2008

Biometrics: 9-18-2008

AOS Transferred to CSC: 9-25-2008

Requested EAD Expedite: 11-12-2008

EAD Card production ordered: 11-12-2008 changed to 11/17/2008 Why? (I hope it doesn't change every week!)

Received AP: 11/17/2008

Received EAD: 11/22/08 (Praise God!!)

AOS RFE: 1/29/2009

AOS Approved: 3/24/2009

Called USCIS 4/1/2009 told no status change and case not yet reviewed from RFE request.

Received green card: 4/3/2009

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stevi1123   0

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: United Kingdom
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Welcome to you Whidbey Girl

Consulate : London, United Kingdom

Spent month in Africa 06/2007

Spent month in UK 02/2008

I-129F Sent : 03-05

I-129F NOA1 : 03-07

I-129 NOA1 Hard Copy: 03-15

Touched: 03-11

Touched: 03-13

Touched: 03-14

Touched: 07-22.

I-129F NOA2 :07-22

Touched: 07-23

I-129 NOA2 Hard Copy:07-28

NVC Received : 07-28

NVC Left : 07-30

Consulate Received : 08-06

Packet 3 Received : 08-15

Packet 3 Sent : 09-04 and 10-2

Packet 4 Received : 10-6

Interview Date : 10-16

Comment: Issued blue slip at interview to get Police Certs AGAIN :-(

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WhidbeyGirl Proficient

WhidbeyGirl   1

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Senegal
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Thank you for the welcome.

Omoba looking at your signature scares me, I don't know what I would do if his visa was denied. I barely make ends meet each month, I could never afford an attorney.

VISA JOURNEY

USCIS Journey

02/23/09 ............I-130 sent

03/27/09.............NOA2

TOTAL 32 DAYS

NVC Journey

04/15/09.............Case # Assigned

07/10/09.............Interview assigned

TOTAL 105 DAYS

Embassy Journey

07/14/09.............Forward the case to Embassy in Dakar, Senegal

09/28/09.............Visa in Hand

TOTAL 80 DAYS

VISA GRAND TOTAL 217 DAYS

US CITIZENSHIP JOURNEY

Conditional Resident Journey

09/29/09.............POE New York PIECE OF CAKE!!!

10/27/09.............2 year Green card received

TOTAL 29 DAYS

Removal of Conditions Journey

07/18/11.............I-751 packet sent

03/23/12............10yr GC Received

TOTAL 249 DAYS

Naturalization Journey

07/03/12.............N-400 packet sent

07/23/12.............Resent N-400 packet (husband FORGOT check!)

08/23/12.............Biometrics done

09/12/12.............Interview letter received

10/16/12.............Interview scheduled

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Ta Ta   1

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Don't be afraid.....it is like don't look down when you are walking on a tight rope, just keep walking looking up.

God will supply one day at a time. Sometimes we won't see the whole picture or the entire map of the journey from the beginning , but as for me

I can say God is taking me one turn at a time. Eventually I will get there or wherever he wants me to end up.

I didn't even know where the money for the first trip would come from at the time....... :) It always came from somewhere !

So don't be afraid. Focus on getting started for now. :) It will be ok.

I'll be here if you need a pep talk anytime ;)

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WhidbeyGirl   1

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Senegal
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Thanks Omoba. I may need some pep talks along the way.

VISA JOURNEY

USCIS Journey

02/23/09 ............I-130 sent

03/27/09.............NOA2

TOTAL 32 DAYS

NVC Journey

04/15/09.............Case # Assigned

07/10/09.............Interview assigned

TOTAL 105 DAYS

Embassy Journey

07/14/09.............Forward the case to Embassy in Dakar, Senegal

09/28/09.............Visa in Hand

TOTAL 80 DAYS

VISA GRAND TOTAL 217 DAYS

US CITIZENSHIP JOURNEY

Conditional Resident Journey

09/29/09.............POE New York PIECE OF CAKE!!!

10/27/09.............2 year Green card received

TOTAL 29 DAYS

Removal of Conditions Journey

07/18/11.............I-751 packet sent

03/23/12............10yr GC Received

TOTAL 249 DAYS

Naturalization Journey

07/03/12.............N-400 packet sent

07/23/12.............Resent N-400 packet (husband FORGOT check!)

08/23/12.............Biometrics done

09/12/12.............Interview letter received

10/16/12.............Interview scheduled

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Zee Bee Grand Master

Zee Bee   61

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Hi all,

I joined just last night after following the site religiously and I'm glad I did. OK, let's start with a little bit about myself:

Who are ya?

the petitioner...JFK

Where did you come from?

Maryland

Where is your SO from?

Lagos, Nigeria

How did you meet?

Family friends

Where are you in the process?

Submitting DS-230 and I-864

Thanks for the warm welcome!

Hi

I just registered here yesterday. My doctor told me of the site. I was so discouraged and disappointed last night. I didn't realize how difficult and long this process is going to be. I really thought my husband to be would be here by Christmas.

Who are ya? WhidbeyGirl

Where did you come from? I live in Washington State

Where is your SO from? Senegal

How did you meet? togetherchristian.com

Where are you in the process? ummm well getting married next month and will send in I-130 packet

Someone from the K-3 threads suggested I come over here to the regional area to find out all the things (problems) that I can expect to come up.

Welcome everyone :dance::dance::dance::dance:

Mama to 2 beautiful boys (August 2011 and January 2015)

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idocare Community Regular

idocare   3

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Filed: Country: Nigeria
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Welcome to all Newbies !!! Please feel free to inquire about anything; more then likely

there will be someone here that will have an answer or can guide you towards an answer.

Hummm, I've been to Whibey Island a time or two, seems like a peaceful place.

idocare

NSC, NOA1 September 26th,03

received NOA1 in mail Oct. 03,03

RFE - received in mail March 29th,04

RFE returned April 17th,04

RFE received April 21,04 at NSC online

NOA2 received April 29th,04 via online

NOA2 received May 03,04 in mail

NVC receives file May 6th,04

NVC sends file to Nigeria May 11th,04

Lagos receives our file, notified thru e-mail May 19th,04

Victor goes and picks up packet #3....May 20th,04

Sent request for earlier interview date via e-mail May 20th,04

May 27th, Lagos won't change date.

August 16th, 2004 fly to Nigeria for Victors interview

August 19th, 2004 Interview date, visa approved.

August 25th, 2004 Victor picks up passport with visa stamp.

August 26th, 2004 fly back to USA

September 18th, 2004 Victor arrives in USA, Lord willing.

October 9th, 2004, we become husband and wife

October 25th, 2004 I learn that I'm pregnant.

Feburary 25th, 2005 AOS Appointment

( went to appt. and requested a reschedule)

June 7th, 05 gave birth to a boy child.

July 5th, 05 Victor packs he suitcase and leaves for good.

July 2005 2nd AOS appointment

( went and requested a reschedule )

August 2005- I file for divorce. and withdraw immigration paperwork.

Washington State/ Nigeria

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Perseverance   1

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Welcome Welcome Welcome!!!!! :dance:

So many new people, great to meet all of you :yes:

This is a journey that will change lives in ways one can not imagine. I hope everyones journey is speedy, uneventful and without RFEs :lol:

(L) P

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forchika   4

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Nigeria
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WELCOME ALL :)

****Removal of Conditions ****

7/13/09 Sent I-751 application VSC

7/16/09 Package arrived at VSC at 2:08pm signed by D. Renaud

7/24/09 Rcvd I-797C, NOA from VSC

7/29/09 Rcvd Biometric letter...biometrics appt 8/18/09

11/24/09 Rcvd ROC approval ltr...dated 11/18/09

12/04/09 Rcvd 10 yr Green Card in mail

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idocare Community Regular

idocare   3

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Jaisah Welcome,

The only way to do it is just to jump right on in !!!!! :thumbs::thumbs:

idocare

NSC, NOA1 September 26th,03

received NOA1 in mail Oct. 03,03

RFE - received in mail March 29th,04

RFE returned April 17th,04

RFE received April 21,04 at NSC online

NOA2 received April 29th,04 via online

NOA2 received May 03,04 in mail

NVC receives file May 6th,04

NVC sends file to Nigeria May 11th,04

Lagos receives our file, notified thru e-mail May 19th,04

Victor goes and picks up packet #3....May 20th,04

Sent request for earlier interview date via e-mail May 20th,04

May 27th, Lagos won't change date.

August 16th, 2004 fly to Nigeria for Victors interview

August 19th, 2004 Interview date, visa approved.

August 25th, 2004 Victor picks up passport with visa stamp.

August 26th, 2004 fly back to USA

September 18th, 2004 Victor arrives in USA, Lord willing.

October 9th, 2004, we become husband and wife

October 25th, 2004 I learn that I'm pregnant.

Feburary 25th, 2005 AOS Appointment

( went to appt. and requested a reschedule)

June 7th, 05 gave birth to a boy child.

July 5th, 05 Victor packs he suitcase and leaves for good.

July 2005 2nd AOS appointment

( went and requested a reschedule )

August 2005- I file for divorce. and withdraw immigration paperwork.

Washington State/ Nigeria

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