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well for those doing W7 filing, i met with my accountant on sunday. it doesn't seem like he's done many of those so i just told him to look it over and send it w/ anything of the 2006 documents he'll be preparing for me. he also said that my refund may take longer since we can't use the e-file route. i don't mind that at, i just want it done right. he also says that i don't need to put the amount of money that i've been sending to support my wife overseas. filing as married is enough. we'll see what happens at the end of the week when he finishes my taxes. also asked for copies of W2 and 1040 from 2003-2006 to bring with me to the interview.

and my wife completed her St. Lukes medical yesterday. she saw your wife again oakwell and suggested to have a gathering after our interview. i thought it would be great to have a gather with fellow VJ members after the interviews. i'll be flying on feb 24 and we're planning to fly to california either march 15 or 19. good luck on your interview and happy trip this friday :)

I-130

30-May-2006: Mailed to CSC

31-May-2006: Received

13-Jun-06: NOA1 Date

15-Jun-06: Receieved NOA1 in the mail and cashed check

16-Jun-06: touched

05-Sep-06: I-130 Approved

07-Sep-06: Received NOA2 in the mail

NVC

21-Sep-06: NVC Case # Assigned

02-Oct-06: DS3032 and AOS fee bill generated

03-Oct-06: Emailed DS3032 and mailed AOS bill (James shortcut)

04-Oct-06: AOS bill received in St. Louis at 1:35pm

05-Oct-06: Received email confirmation that NVC accepted the DS3032

06-Oct-06: Money Order cashed for AOS fee bill

09-Oct-06: IV Bill generated

10-Oct-06: Received DS3032 and AOS fee bill (snail mail)

13-Oct-06: I-864 generated

14-Oct-06: Mailed I-864EZ

16-Oct-06: I-864 delivered

20-Oct-06: IV Bill received (snail mail)

21-Oct-06: Mailed IV Bill

23-Oct-06: Received I-864 package (snail mail)

23-Oct-06: NVC received IV Bill

26-Oct-06: Wifey called NVC and they said "I-864 is complete"

26-Oct-06: IV Bill money order cashed

30-Oct-06: DS-230 generated

01-Nov-06: Mailed DS-230

03-Nov-06: NVC receives DS-230 at 11:10am

08-Nov-06: Received DS-230 from NVC (snail mail)

16-Nov-06: NVC case completed

Embassy

5-Feb-07: Received Packet 4 (snail mail)

12-Feb-07: St Lukes exam

13-Feb-07: Got results

24-Feb-07: LAX->MNL

2-Mar-07: Interview at 8:30AM --- AR (NSO verification)

19-Mar-07: USE gets NSO results

21-Mar-07: Visa released

23-Mar-07: Visa delivered (no txt msg or web update from Delbros)

9-May-07: MNL->LAX

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I suppose your wife and i were together at the embassy for the interview but with so much people in the room and I had to attend to my other two children as well, I did not really have time to look around. We arrived at the embassy at 7am and finished at 10am.

Regarding the tickets, I usually buy mine at Northwest, Atheneum Bldg, Makati and I have been able to reserve for them but will buy them only after the visa is oh hand, just to be on the safe side. I got a $748 rate for MSP to MKE for one way and $1400 for round trip. You can pay in pesos or USD.

Keep in touch in case you need some help. You may also call them at 841-8800 to ask when is the last day for option to purchase.

Maria

Maria I guess by what you said about visa in hand that you and Richard were approved. Congratulations to you both. :thumbs:

02-20-07 INTERVIEW!!! APPROVED!!!

02-27-07 Visa Delivered (Makati)

02-28-07 Arrive Tucson, Thanks God!

03-13-07 Got marriage license

03-16-07 Apply for SSN

03-29-07 SSN received

04-21-07 Wedding Tucson Botanical Gardens

05-02-07 Mailed AOS

05-03-07 AOS received Chicago

05-11-07 NOA1 receipt

05-29-07 Bio appt

05-30-07 touch

07-02-07 interview letter snailmail

08-27-07 INTERVIEW!

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Hi all. I read so many "visa picked up" comments on approvals that I would be grateful if the approvals who picked up their visa could tell me how you requested it and to whom you requested pick up from instead of Delbros delivery? How does the Embassy notify you that the visa is ready for pick-up? If pick-up from embassy is granted do you still pay Delbors fee? Thanks for your responses

02-20-07 INTERVIEW!!! APPROVED!!!

02-27-07 Visa Delivered (Makati)

02-28-07 Arrive Tucson, Thanks God!

03-13-07 Got marriage license

03-16-07 Apply for SSN

03-29-07 SSN received

04-21-07 Wedding Tucson Botanical Gardens

05-02-07 Mailed AOS

05-03-07 AOS received Chicago

05-11-07 NOA1 receipt

05-29-07 Bio appt

05-30-07 touch

07-02-07 interview letter snailmail

08-27-07 INTERVIEW!

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Gary, congrats on your approval! :yes: Now, your new life begins. :dance:

Good luck to all February interviews. Bring on the approvals!!! :D

03/07/06 -- Met On-line

06/14/06 -- Spent 5 Weeks Together in Lapu-Lapu Philippines

08/03/06 -- I-129F NOA1

02/22/07 -- K-1 Visa Approval

03/02/07 -- POE St. Paul/Minnesota

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05/29/07 -- Married in the Catholic Church

06/04/07 -- NOA1 for AOS and EAD

08/04/07 -- Biometrics

08/20/07 -- Received EAD by snail mail

08/21/07 -- AOS Interview--Approved

09/01/07 -- GC Received

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It' now 5:45 Manila. Feb 14th. Burrito, best of luck with the interview. hope it's an extre special Valentine's Day.

(L) a Happy Valentine's Day to all the members here (L)

US Embassy Manila website. bringing your spouse/fiancee to USA

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3204.html

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Interview complete. VISA approved!!!

Congrats!

ERIC and MARICHU

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Removal of Conditions Timeline:

06.02.09 - Mailed I-751 Removal of Conditions to CSC

06.04.09 - Cashed Check

06.08.09 - Received NOA1 dated 06.04.09

06.18.09 - Received Biometrics Schedule[/color]

07.08.09 - Biometrics[/color]

AOS Timeline:

05.17.07 - Mailed AOS application package to Chicago

05.25.07 - Cashed checks

05.28.07 - Received NOA 1 dated May 24, 2007. Yipeee! (7 days)

06.19.07 - Biometrics schedule (29 days)

08.29.07 - Interview schedule

09.20.07 - Greencard received!

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Goodluck Burrito! hope the VISA will be your valentine gift from the CO. :)

It' now 5:45 Manila. Feb 14th. Burrito, best of luck with the interview. hope it's an extre special Valentine's Day.

(L) a Happy Valentine's Day to all the members here (L)

ERIC and MARICHU

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Removal of Conditions Timeline:

06.02.09 - Mailed I-751 Removal of Conditions to CSC

06.04.09 - Cashed Check

06.08.09 - Received NOA1 dated 06.04.09

06.18.09 - Received Biometrics Schedule[/color]

07.08.09 - Biometrics[/color]

AOS Timeline:

05.17.07 - Mailed AOS application package to Chicago

05.25.07 - Cashed checks

05.28.07 - Received NOA 1 dated May 24, 2007. Yipeee! (7 days)

06.19.07 - Biometrics schedule (29 days)

08.29.07 - Interview schedule

09.20.07 - Greencard received!

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Happy Valentines Day to all! (L)(L)(L) and esp to myEric! I love you my bb, your love makes my life beautiful. Miss u!

Getting excited now as I will be flying to Manila tomrw for my interview on Feb 16. Nervous and shaking at the same time too.

Really hoping here for a smooth interview and quick delivery of visa, not just for me but to all!

Wish us the best of luck! Thanks.

See you gurls tomorrow!

(L) Mari (L)

ERIC and MARICHU

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Removal of Conditions Timeline:

06.02.09 - Mailed I-751 Removal of Conditions to CSC

06.04.09 - Cashed Check

06.08.09 - Received NOA1 dated 06.04.09

06.18.09 - Received Biometrics Schedule[/color]

07.08.09 - Biometrics[/color]

AOS Timeline:

05.17.07 - Mailed AOS application package to Chicago

05.25.07 - Cashed checks

05.28.07 - Received NOA 1 dated May 24, 2007. Yipeee! (7 days)

06.19.07 - Biometrics schedule (29 days)

08.29.07 - Interview schedule

09.20.07 - Greencard received!

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Happy Valentines Day to all! (L)(L)(L) and esp to myEric! I love you my bb, your love makes my life beautiful. Miss u!

Getting excited now as I will be flying to Manila tomrw for my interview on Feb 16. Nervous and shaking at the same time too.

Really hoping here for a smooth interview and quick delivery of visa, not just for me but to all!

Wish us the best of luck! Thanks.

See you gurls tomorrow!

(L) Mari (L)

I'm sure you'll do fine :thumbs: Friday looks like a busy day for interviews. I see 7 on the list with interviews that day. best of luck to you and all the others.

US Embassy Manila website. bringing your spouse/fiancee to USA

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3204.html

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Happy Valentines Day to all! (L)(L)(L) and esp to myEric! I love you my bb, your love makes my life beautiful. Miss u!

Getting excited now as I will be flying to Manila tomrw for my interview on Feb 16. Nervous and shaking at the same time too.

Really hoping here for a smooth interview and quick delivery of visa, not just for me but to all!

Wish us the best of luck! Thanks.

See you gurls tomorrow!

(L) Mari (L)

Hang in there, Mari! :star: Just keep thinking positive thoughts only! :star: Jinky is looking forward to seeing you at the restaurant and then at the Embassy! Best wishes all around! :yes:

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FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE PHYSICAL.....

My wife will go next week to Manila for her physical at St. Lukes....IF...

She receives the interview notice that I sent her that I received from NSO.

My question is.....

Did you only need to bring the actual interview notice only to your physical?

I'm thinking if she doesn't receive the package I sent her by Monday, I will just fax her a copy of the notice. Unless she also needs the other papers that came with the notice.

Is the interview notice all she needs from that packet 4?

Thanks, and congrats to you all who are done with all of this...:-)

Mike

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May 1,2006 Went to Philippines and married my sweety.

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Case completed at NVC 12-01-06 Yaaaaay

Received Interview date notice Feb 6

Physical Feb 20-21 (Went well!)

Interview date March 19"

Be sure to print out a copy of silly girls famous ST. Lukes step by step story.... Its fantastic and made it incredibly easy for my wife to go through the 2 day procedure. I will go find it and put a link.... here it is:

http://www.raymonddouglas.com/visa/medical.pdf

Do yourself a favor and print this out and take it with you to your physical....You'll be glad you did!!

Entered USA 06/06/2007

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Naturalization

Sent N-400 on 3/11/10

They received 3/15/10

Cashed Check 3/19/10

Received NOA 3/29/10

Received bio notice 4/05/10

Early biometrics 4/14/10 different from

the date assigned (Original BIO date was 4/27)

Received interview date notice 5/19

Interview 6/24

Oath 8/13 Done.... and DONE!!!! :-)

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Interview complete. VISA approved!!!

congratulations too both of you!

recieved @ CSC: 5-5-06

NOA1 mailed: 5-16-06

RFE 6-23-06

RFE mailed 8-7-06

Approved NOA2 9-07-06

Approved NOA2 email :) 9-11-06

Interview 02-01-07

AR lifted 03-14-07

visa delivery 03-17-07

Flight to USA POE LAX!!! 04-20-07 Welcome to America!

CIVIL MARRIAGE 04-27-07

SSN Applied for 05-18-07

AOS PREP TIME!!! ??-??-??

K2 interview APPROVED

Case Number: MNL20067682##

Visa Classification: K1

St. Luke's Appointment Date: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 (7:00:00 AM)

Embassy Appointment Date: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 (7:30:00 AM) (Approved )

Visa in hand 02-21-08

Travel clearance required by DSWD for the husband of his step-son!

Flight to the US for her son same POE 03-18-08

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HAPPY HEARTS DAY TO ALL!!! :dance:(L)(L)(L)

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CSC

2006-06-22 I-130 sent to TSC

2006-07-24 received NOA1 from CSC.

2006-09-06 I-130 petition approved!

NVC

2006-09-25 NVC case # assigned

2006-10-02 DS-3032 and AOS Fee Bill generated

2006-10-03 Sent AOS fee overnight. emailed agent of choice.

2006-10-04 AOS payment delivered

2006-10-05 Received email confirmation of agent of choice

2006-10-06 NVC posts AOS fee payment

2006-10-09 IV Fee Bill generated

2006-10-12 Affidavit of Support package sent overnight USPS

2006-10-21 IV Fee Bill received

2006-10-23 IV Fee Bill mailed overnight

2006-10-23 Affidavit of Support reviewed

2006-10-24 IV fee delivered

2006-10-30 IV Fee payment posted

2006-10-31 ds-230 generated

2006-11-01 ds-230 mailed to nvc via usps express mail

2006-11-03 nvc received ds-230

2006-11-06 nvc enters ds-230 package into the system

2006-11-08 ds-230 package recieved via snail mail

2006-11-16 nvc case complete

USE Manila

2007-02-05 Packet 4 recvd

2007-03-01/02 medical. complete!

2007-03-14 interview! APPROVED!!

2007-03-20 Visa received!

2007-03-28 Arrival USA, POE Guam

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FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE PHYSICAL.....

My wife will go next week to Manila for her physical at St. Lukes....IF...

She receives the interview notice that I sent her that I received from NSO.

My question is.....

Did you only need to bring the actual interview notice only to your physical?

I'm thinking if she doesn't receive the package I sent her by Monday, I will just fax her a copy of the notice. Unless she also needs the other papers that came with the notice.

Is the interview notice all she needs from that packet 4?

Thanks, and congrats to you all who are done with all of this...:-)

Mike

Hey Mike!

Your wife should've received the interview letter with packet 4. From what I understand, they require the actual letter. I would call the Embassy to find out where it is and what she should do. Since the embassy is close to St. Luke's, you could request a copy of the letter and then see if the embassy would let her pick it up in person. In any case, call them. :star:

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