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SteveColo   0

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Filed: K-3 Visa Country: Ukraine
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I can't believe this !!! I am shaking and running around looking for someone to hug !!! :dance:

Got home from a long day at work, was all depressed, and went to check the mail box. Right there is a letter from the NVC stating my I-129F had been approved and within a week the paperwork would arrive in Kiev Ukraine!

After a few shouts and a few tears, I woke up Ksenia (9 hour time difference) and told her the news. We still have so much left to do but ... I am walking 10 feet off the ground !!!

No email ... no movement on the USCIS site either :huh:

A big collective hug to all my new friends here. I really appreciate your kind words and support so much! (F)

Steve & Ksenia

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July 23, 2008 - Married my beautiful Ksenia

Oct 11, 2008 - I-130 Sent

Oct 13, 2008 - I-130 Delivered to Chicago Lockbox

Oct 20, 2008 - Checks cashed by USCIS

Oct 24, 2008 - NOA1 (I-130)

Oct 25, 2008 - I-129F Sent to CSC

Oct 29, 2008 - I-129F Received at CSC

Oct 30, 2008 - NOA1 for I-129F mailed to me - received 11/22/08 because of address change

Oct 31, 2008 - I-130 Touched

Nov 3, 2008 - I-130 Touched

Nov 18, 2008 - I-129F Touched

Nov 20, 2008 - I-130 (for step daughter) Touched

Feb 17, 2009 - Case received by the NVC

Feb 25, 2009 - Received letter from NVC dated Feb 20th saying they had received my approved I-129F

Feb 27, 2009 - Received 2 letters from NVC dated Feb 20th - they had received both approved I-130's

Mar 6, 2009 - Medical for Ksenia & Sasha completed in Kiev. Everything is great.

Mar 9, 2009 - Called NVC and found out our K3 is in "administrative processing"

Apr 6, 2009 - OUT OF A.P. !!! File being sent to Kiev !

May 5, 2009 - K3 interview in Kiev! APPROVED !!!

July 12, 2009 - ARRIVAL IN USA !!!

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CaNdiD wiTcH   0

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I can't believe this !!! I am shaking and running around looking for someone to hug !!! :dance:

Got home from a long day at work, was all depressed, and went to check the mail box. Right there is a letter from the NVC stating my I-129F had been approved and within a week the paperwork would arrive in Kiev Ukraine!

After a few shouts and a few tears, I woke up Ksenia (9 hour time difference) and told her the news. We still have so much left to do but ... I am walking 10 feet off the ground !!!

No email ... no movement on the USCIS site either :huh:

A big collective hug to all my new friends here. I really appreciate your kind words and support so much! (F)

Congrats Steve!!! We could have an approval party this weekend with Jenn and Sarita.. I hope.. :dance:

I promise to love you in good times and in bad, with all I have to give and all that I am, in the only way I know how -- completely and forever......

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What wonderful news!!!! Steve, I am sooooo happy for you! You must be on Cloud 9! :dance:

Our timelines are so similiar- I wish I was in CSC! Oh well, at least your case will give me some fuel to contact my reps to complain about VSC.

K3 Interview 05/20/2009

POE Atlanta 05/26/2009

EAD NOA1 06/01/2009

EAD NOA2 08/2009

I-485 Sent 04/07/2010

I-485 NOA1 04/16/2010

Biometrics 04/28/2010 (assigned appt. date is 5/17/10, but we did an early walk-in with no problems!)

I-485 Interview 09/13/2010 (originally set for July, but had to reschedule, since we were in Europe then)

Waiting on GC to come in the mail!!!

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Gary and Alla   3,694

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What great news Steve! Congratulations. Now keep up with the consulate so you can schedule an interview ASAP. I waited two weeks then started sending emails to them and asking about my case. As soon as they said they had it I called and made an interview. I am sure you have everything ready.

Best of luck to you and Ksenia

VERMONT! I Reject Your Reality...and Substitute My Own!

Gary And Alla

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I can't believe this !!! I am shaking and running around looking for someone to hug !!! :dance:

Got home from a long day at work, was all depressed, and went to check the mail box. Right there is a letter from the NVC stating my I-129F had been approved and within a week the paperwork would arrive in Kiev Ukraine!

After a few shouts and a few tears, I woke up Ksenia (9 hour time difference) and told her the news. We still have so much left to do but ... I am walking 10 feet off the ground !!!

No email ... no movement on the USCIS site either :huh:

A big collective hug to all my new friends here. I really appreciate your kind words and support so much! (F)

Congratulations

*IR-1 Visa* VSC

I-130 (IR-1):

07/22/2008: NOA1

02/17/2009: I-130 NOA2: Approved in 210 days from NOA1 date

I-129F (K-3):

08/11/2008: NOA1

02/17/2009: I-129F NOA2: Approved in 190 days from NOA1 date

<not pursuing I-129F petition further but NVC forwarded case to Consulate on 02/24/2009>

NVC Journey:

02/19/2009: NVC Received/Case number assigned for I-130

02/20/2009: DS-3032 sent by e-mail and 03/04/2009: DS-3032 sent by regular mail

02/26/2009: NVC received DS-3032 Choice of Agent selection

02/26/2009: DS-3032 accepted and AOS Bill Generated but not IV Bill

02/28/2009: AOS Bill Package received in mail

02/28/2009: Paid AOS Bill and IV Bill (as it was available) online

03/03/2009: Both AOS and IV Bill Show as Paid and Coversheet Printed

03/04/2009: Mailed I-864 and IV (DS-230) Packages

03/06/2009: I-864 and IV Packages Received by NVC and Scanned on 03/10/2009

03/13/2009: Case completed at NVC (in 17 working days from date NVC Received)

03/25/2009: Interview date assigned by NVC

US Consulate @ Mumbai, India

04/02/2009: Medical Exam (based on NVC e-mail for interview)

04/13/2009: Interview Packet Received from US Consulate

04/16/2009: Documents submitted at VFS office

[Classified]: Date of Interview

USA Journey

02/21/2009: Permanent Resident # Received (Ref: NOA2 of USCIS)

05/2009: POE

##/##/2009: Permanent Resident Card

##/##/2009: SSN

Love must be sincere............Roman 12:9

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Congratulations! This gives me renewed hope that ours will come soon... It seems that CSC has been skipping over ours and approving later files. My fingers are crossed! :star:

I can't believe this !!! I am shaking and running around looking for someone to hug !!! :dance:

Got home from a long day at work, was all depressed, and went to check the mail box. Right there is a letter from the NVC stating my I-129F had been approved and within a week the paperwork would arrive in Kiev Ukraine!

After a few shouts and a few tears, I woke up Ksenia (9 hour time difference) and told her the news. We still have so much left to do but ... I am walking 10 feet off the ground !!!

No email ... no movement on the USCIS site either :huh:

A big collective hug to all my new friends here. I really appreciate your kind words and support so much! (F)

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K-3 Visa - VANCOUVER

04/01/2009 - I-129F NOA2

04/14/2009 - NVC Received

04/15/2009 - NVC Left

04/17/2009 - Consulate Received

04/20/2009 - Packet 3 downloaded

04/23/2009 - Packet 3 Sent

04/23/2009 - Packet 4 Received (email w/appt. date)

05/20/2009 - Medical Exam - Vancouver

05/19/2009 - Interview In Vancouver for K-3 (Interview from hell)

05/20/2009 - Dropped off Medical at Consulate, No Visa- Told we are in AP

06/03/2009 - Email from Consulate-Visa mailed

06/05/2009 - Visa In hand

06/06/2009 - US POE, Winnipeg

EAD

06/14/2009: mailed I-765

06/24/2009: NOA1

07/06/2009: Recv'd Biometrics letter/appt. for 7/25

07/07/2009: walk in Biometrics early

08/04/2009: Card Production ordered!

08/10/2009: EAD card in hand!

NVC I-130

04-01-09: I-130 NOA2 (Approved) 155 days @ CSC

06/24/2009 : case complete at NVC

CR-1 Interview

11/25/2009: Interview at MONTREAL, CANADA (approved)

11/28/2009: Visa in hand (picked up from consulate)

12/14/2009: Permanent Residence Card in hand!

Employment at Wells Fargo Bank on Nov. 9, 2009

Done until lifting conditions... yeah!

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Serendipity_   0

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:dance::dance:CONGRATS STEVE :dance::dance:

Hopefully Jen and I get approved this week as well....what a party it will be :thumbs:

*k3 Visa*

08-10-2008: NOA1

03-05-2009: NOA2

05-18-2009: K3 visa approved (Mumbai Consulate)

05-22-2009: POE LAX

*IR Visa*

07-10-2008: NOA1

03-05-2009: NOA2

08-13-2009: IR1 visa approved (Montreal, Canada)

08-15-2009: POE LAX

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Y's_habibitk   2

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YAAAAAAAAAAAYY

:dance: :dance: :dance:

"you fondle my trigger then you blame my gun"

Timeline: 13 month long journey from filing to visa in hand

If you were lucky and got an approval and reunion with your loved one rather quickly; Please refrain from telling people who waited 6+ months just to get out of a service center to "chill out" or to "stop whining" It's insensitive,and unecessary. Once you walk a mile in their shoes you will understand and be heard.

Thanks!

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I can't believe this !!! I am shaking and running around looking for someone to hug !!! :dance:

Got home from a long day at work, was all depressed, and went to check the mail box. Right there is a letter from the NVC stating my I-129F had been approved and within a week the paperwork would arrive in Kiev Ukraine!

After a few shouts and a few tears, I woke up Ksenia (9 hour time difference) and told her the news. We still have so much left to do but ... I am walking 10 feet off the ground !!!

No email ... no movement on the USCIS site either :huh:

A big collective hug to all my new friends here. I really appreciate your kind words and support so much! (F)

OH MY GOODNESS STEVE, THAT IS SOOOOOOOO FREAKIN' EXCITING!!! :dance::dance::dance::dance::dance: I gotta say urs is the funniest most exciting approval post ..he he :P Truly happy 4 u and Ksenia! That is the best freakin way to find out when there is no sign anywhere and you are greeted by that letter in the mailbox cz it's like u didn't c it coming and BAM it's there!! :) Go ahead dance, jump, hug whoever u want. FINALLY!! U deserve it :yes: Can't wait to follow u to ApprovalLand!

NVC Journey: Finally OVER APRIL 21, 2009!!! INTERVIEW PASSED 05/12/09; VISA IN HAND 05/20/09

03/05/09: K3 and I 130 both approved! FINALLY after 230 emotionally trying days @ VSC!!

03/06/2009 : NVC Received; 03/09/09 Case Number Assigned; 03/10/09 K3 stuck in AP

03/17/2009 : AOS/IV fee bills generated (by email @ 10:00 p.m.); 03/18/2009 : AOS/IV fee bills paid online

03/27/2009 : AOS/DS 230 package sent to NVC; 04/02/2009 : AOS & DS-230 entered into NVC system

04/14/2009 : Found out K3 was forwarded to the consulate in Leb and CR1 stuck in AP; 04/18/09: K3 delivered

04/20/09: WOOHOO CR1 already out of AP; DS 230/AOS accepted with no RFEs!! Sign in failed on NVC payment site.

04/21/09: MAGIC CASE COMPLETE @ 4:30 P.M. THANK U GOD!!!

04/27/09: Hubby passed his medical; CR1 interview assigned for June 17th By NVC; but changed to MAY 12th after emailing embassy on 05/05/09 )

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Interview Passed 05/12/09!!! Visa in hand 05/20/09!!! POE: 05/23/09

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REUNITED JUST IN TIME FOR MY BDAY AND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY!!!! PRAISE BE TO GOD!

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Costa Rica
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OMG CONGRATS !!!!

I am so so so HAPPY for you !! :thumbs:

I want to partayyyyyyyy with everyone this week with an approval. Me and Sarita and Caroline and everyone else. :star::star:

Steve, you need to be the first guy to join us on Facebook! :blink:

COME ON VSC !!!! Maybe if I send the adjudicator a nice big bundle of flowers and chocolates? will that get my file out from under the leg of the table??

I AM SOOOOOOOO HAPPY FOR YOU. :dance:

Married March 9, 2013
NOA1 I-130 April 12, 2013
Transferred to TSC Nov 27, 2013
APPROVED March 18, 2014 FINALLY ! ! ! !! 11 MONTHS & 6 LONG DAYS FOR MY NOA2
Case shipped from TSC to NVC March 21, 2014
Rec'd NOA2 hard copy March 22, 2014
Case rec'd & Case Number assigned April 1, 2014 AMAZING !!!
PAID IV and AOS fees online April 5, 2014
Fees show paid/DS 260 avail. /DS260 submitted/AOS&IV pkg sent April 9, 2014
FEDEX delivered @ NVC April 11, 2014
Revised AOS pkg delivered April 15, 2014
AOS & IV rec'd& scanned in @ NVC April 15, 2014
Revised AOS scanned April 18, 2014
AOS checklist for income and IV pkg April 30, 2014 (checklist expected due to Lawyers mistakes)
DS260 accepted April 30, 2014
Checklist for Birth cert/police cert May 1, 2014
AOS accepted May 5, 2014
Birth cert scanned MAY 8, 2014

CASE COMPLETE JUNE 4, 2014 CC letter received via email June 11, 2014

INTERVIEW JULY 15, 2014

Waiver finally FedEx'd to Phoenix Lockbox August 21, 2014

WAIVER APPROVED December 17, 2014

Received Instruction Letter via email December 23, 2014

Final Embassy Appointment January 5, 2015 YAY !

Visa ISSUED January 12, 2015

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Congrats and good luck along the way! :thumbs:

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TimandJoyce   1

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Congratulations! :star:

K-1 timeline

Sent I-129f Dec. 29, 2008

Received NOA Jan. 10, 2009

NOA2 email sent April 16, 2009, APPROVED

Interview in Vancouver, June 23, 2009 APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!

Wedding, September 19, 2009, South Carolina!!

AOS

Mailed package to Chicago, Oct. 22, 2009

NOA hard copies Nov. 3, 2009

RFE Nov. 17, 2009

Finally mailed back RFE December 15, 2009

Case transferred to CSC January 7th 2010girlfreuya.gif

EAD and AP Approved, cards sent January 8th, 2010!!

AOS approved February 9th 2010 smiley-happy093.gif

Welcome letter and GC received February 16th, 2010

Done with USCIS until 11/08/11

ROC

Sent 1-751 to Vermont Service Center November 18th 2011

NOA November 23, 2011

Biometrics December 23, 2011

RFE Dated Aug. 17; received Aug. 20th

mailed off RFE end of Oct.

Received Email stating card has been ordered Dec. 4

Received Email stating card should arrive within seven days; Dec 6

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