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Hello all,

My interview was yesterday.. Thanks God!!! K-3 visa approved!!!! and UPS just delivered my passport.. I'll be able to fly with my husband on March 5th... I can't tell you how much happy we are... Thank you so much to you all and especially to pushbrk...

I want to share my experience to help those who will go to interview..

We went to Ankara, Turkey on Wednesday by bus which took 7 hours to get there. We were lucky because my friend lives just a few block away from the US Embasy.. We had a very good time in the eve and walked to the embassy on Thursday morning..we were there at 8.30 a.m. My interview was at 9 a.m. We met an Iranian couple outside who were on the same visa K-3.. They let me and the iranian woman in, but not our husbands.. I was very upset when I heard they changed the rules that they don't let the US citizens in the embassy till 1 p.m. I tried to convince them, but it didn't work.. I left hubby outside with his Iranian friend.. I was happy at least hubby wasn't alone outside.

After the security check, I gave them my passport, 2 photos and medical exam report, and they gave me a number. I started to wait inside to be called..also tried to talk to that Iranian woman who seemed she has no preperation. Whereas I had a huge file that filled with documents, pictures, e-mails, phone bills etc. I couldn't communicate with her because she didn't speak English.. She had her interview by 10 a.m. It was fast! Unfortunately she couldn't get the visa. I didn't understand what they spoke, because it was arabic.. but all I could understand is that the consular officer asked pics, but she showed only a few..and the officer asked e-mails and phone bills she couldn't show.. I don't know what they spoke, but all i saw she was very sad when she left.. I also thought since she left hubby's friend would leave too.. He would stay outside alone and also the weather was cold.

Then my number was called at 10.15.. A guy asked me the visa fee receipt and said I should wait. I said ok..but my husband is waiting outside, please let him in. He said the consular officer will interview with you, not with him. I said I know, but it is cold outside and I don't know how long i will wait to have my interview.. The guy was great..he called the gate door and hubby was inside in 5 min :) waiting turned to fun after he came :)

We saw another woman on marriage visa whose papers were in order, but the officer said to her she was on AP. We got really nervous.. All we have seen 2 marriage visa applicants, but they didn't leave the embassy happily.. There were 3 consular officers who were interviewing with people.. There was an Asian officer.. i told hubby I wish I could interview with him.. he was very nice.. Then my number was called at 12.30.. Yesss!! the Asian guy called me.. I got all my stuff.. He first asked me "what was your husband's name".. i answered and said he is sitting there.. He greeted hubby and hubby smiled at him.. Then he asked how we met, which schools i went when i was in the states, what hubby does for a living, where he lives.. and if I have any pics.. What a question! :) I said I had a lot.. and showed him our pics.. He said "very nice".. I was thinking to show him my power point presentation but he didn't want it.. He asked what I love about hubby.. I said "he is a very honest person".. this came to my mind first :) then he wanted listen our love story a little more.. I started to explain how we fell in love :)) then he got my finger print.. I put my fingers on a small screen.. he said I should press more.. I smiled and said i didn't have breakfast this morning.. he laughed..then I thought how silly I was..who cares if i had breakfast! lol

Before the interview hubby said to me that I should only answer what he asks, don't give more info if he doesn't ask.. but obviously i didn't listen to him much.. ha ha! When he asked me how many times hubby has been in Turkey, I said "It is his fourth time, do you want to see his passport?" He asked me again what I love about hubby.. I wasn't expecting this question again :)) Yes I could say a lot..but when you are on a big exam you can't think properly.. I said "I trust him a lot".. here goes! :) and I said "It will be 2 years in June 2009 we have been together but apart.. I said "Some of my friends said to me how you can trust him, you don't know what he does there (meant cheat).. I told them I trust my hubby!" He smiled at me and looked at hubby and said "now you can keep your eyes on him".. ha ha! visa approved!

great thing is that interview was yesterday and my passport was delivered today.. How fast!!!! We both are so happy and we wish everyone have a smooth journey...

Thanks again to all VJ family!!

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"The truth is, you never know how strong your relationship is until it's tested. All too often, the stress of a crisis can pull a couple apart. But when you do make it through in one piece, you might just find yourselves tighter than ever."

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Thank God!!!

[i know this is hard 0n every one who is in love needing to be with there love one, My heart hurts s0 bad becuase 0f this waiting,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!

I-130 Journey

01-13-09 - I-130 NOA1 (case transferred to California Service Center)

02-25-09 - I-130 NOA2 (Approved)

02-28-09 - I-130 Received NOA2 Hardcopy

I-129F Journey

01-19-09 - I-129F sent USPS Express Overnight Mail to California Service Center

01-23-09 - I-129F NOA1

02-25-09 - I-129F NOA2(Approved)

02-28-09 - I-129F Received NOA2 Hardcopy

03-03-09 - I-129F Case number assigned @ NVC

03-11-09 - I-129F Consulate Received signed by FELIX

04-14-09 - I-129F Interview date assigned (05-19-09)

NVC Journey

03-04-09 - NVC Received/Case number assigned

03-10-09 - DS-3032 / AOS Bill Generated

03-10-09 - E-mail DS-3032

03-10-09 - Pay AOS Bill (Online)

03-11-09 - AOS Bill Show as PAID

03-12-09 - Mailed I-864 Package

03-16-09 - Reviewing I-864

03-17-09 - Mail DS-3032

03-19-09 - NVC accepted DS-3032

03-19-09 - NVC Reviewed and Accepted I-864

03-26-09 - IV Bill Generated

03-27-09 - Pay IV Bill

03-30-09 - IV Bill Show as PAID

03-30-09 - Mailed IV Package

04-10-09 - RFE for my wife's Birth Certificate (It must be In-extenso)

04-14-09 - Sent a New IN_EXTENSO Birth Certificate

04-27-09 - Case Completed at NVC

04-27-09 - Trying to switch k3 interview for CR-1/IR-1

04-28-09 - Sent E-mail directly to the Chief of Visa Operations in DR requesting the switch

05-06-09 - NVC received a request from Embassy requesting the file

05-07-09 - Medical Exam

05-08-09 - Left NVC

05-12-09 - Received Consulate

05-19-09 - Interview Date: APPROVED!!!!

05-27-09 - POE (JFK, New York)

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awesome. thank you for sharing your experience. :)

enjoy your new life together

"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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Congratulations!!! :)

The Journey Home
04/27/2009 - POE at JFK (Quick and Easy!!!!)
05/07/2009 - Applied for SSN
05/09/2009 - Welcome Letter Received
05/14/2009 - SSN Received
05/11/2009 - GC Production Ordered
06/12/2009 - GC Production Ordered (AGAIN ?!?!?!)
06/19/2009 - Alien Registration Approval notice email
06/22/2009 - 2 Year Green Card Received!!!!!!

Naturalization
02/06/2013 - Application Sent
02/13/2013 - NOA (Priority Date Feb 8th)
02/13/2013 - Biometrics Appt. Letter Received
02/21/2013 - Early Bio Appt. (Original March 15th)
02/26/2013 - Place Inline for Interview

04/24/2013 - Interview scheduled

05/31/2013 - Interview - Recommended for Approval

XX/XX/2013 - Oath Ceremony

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Hello all,

My interview was yesterday.. Thanks God!!! K-3 visa approved!!!! and UPS just delivered my passport.. I'll be able to fly with my husband on March 5th... I can't tell you how much happy we are... Thank you so much to you all and especially to pushbrk...

I want to share my experience to help those who will go to interview..

We went to Ankara, Turkey on Wednesday by bus which took 7 hours to get there. We were lucky because my friend lives just a few block away from the US Embasy.. We had a very good time in the eve and walked to the embassy on Thursday morning..we were there at 8.30 a.m. My interview was at 9 a.m. We met an Iranian couple outside who were on the same visa K-3.. They let me and the iranian woman in, but not our husbands.. I was very upset when I heard they changed the rules that they don't let the US citizens in the embassy till 1 p.m. I tried to convince them, but it didn't work.. I left hubby outside with his Iranian friend.. I was happy at least hubby wasn't alone outside.

After the security check, I gave them my passport, 2 photos and medical exam report, and they gave me a number. I started to wait inside to be called..also tried to talk to that Iranian woman who seemed she has no preperation. Whereas I had a huge file that filled with documents, pictures, e-mails, phone bills etc. I couldn't communicate with her because she didn't speak English.. She had her interview by 10 a.m. It was fast! Unfortunately she couldn't get the visa. I didn't understand what they spoke, because it was arabic.. but all I could understand is that the consular officer asked pics, but she showed only a few..and the officer asked e-mails and phone bills she couldn't show.. I don't know what they spoke, but all i saw she was very sad when she left.. I also thought since she left hubby's friend would leave too.. He would stay outside alone and also the weather was cold.

Then my number was called at 10.15.. A guy asked me the visa fee receipt and said I should wait. I said ok..but my husband is waiting outside, please let him in. He said the consular officer will interview with you, not with him. I said I know, but it is cold outside and I don't know how long i will wait to have my interview.. The guy was great..he called the gate door and hubby was inside in 5 min :) waiting turned to fun after he came :)

We saw another woman on marriage visa whose papers were in order, but the officer said to her she was on AP. We got really nervous.. All we have seen 2 marriage visa applicants, but they didn't leave the embassy happily.. There were 3 consular officers who were interviewing with people.. There was an Asian officer.. i told hubby I wish I could interview with him.. he was very nice.. Then my number was called at 12.30.. Yesss!! the Asian guy called me.. I got all my stuff.. He first asked me "what was your husband's name".. i answered and said he is sitting there.. He greeted hubby and hubby smiled at him.. Then he asked how we met, which schools i went when i was in the states, what hubby does for a living, where he lives.. and if I have any pics.. What a question! :) I said I had a lot.. and showed him our pics.. He said "very nice".. I was thinking to show him my power point presentation but he didn't want it.. He asked what I love about hubby.. I said "he is a very honest person".. this came to my mind first :) then he wanted listen our love story a little more.. I started to explain how we fell in love :)) then he got my finger print.. I put my fingers on a small screen.. he said I should press more.. I smiled and said i didn't have breakfast this morning.. he laughed..then I thought how silly I was..who cares if i had breakfast! lol

Before the interview hubby said to me that I should only answer what he asks, don't give more info if he doesn't ask.. but obviously i didn't listen to him much.. ha ha! When he asked me how many times hubby has been in Turkey, I said "It is his fourth time, do you want to see his passport?" He asked me again what I love about hubby.. I wasn't expecting this question again :)) Yes I could say a lot..but when you are on a big exam you can't think properly.. I said "I trust him a lot".. here goes! :) and I said "It will be 2 years in June 2009 we have been together but apart.. I said "Some of my friends said to me how you can trust him, you don't know what he does there (meant cheat).. I told them I trust my hubby!" He smiled at me and looked at hubby and said "now you can keep your eyes on him".. ha ha! visa approved!

great thing is that interview was yesterday and my passport was delivered today.. How fast!!!! We both are so happy and we wish everyone have a smooth journey...

Thanks again to all VJ family!!

Wow, really cool story. It made me smile and was so heartwarming :) Thanks for sharing! Congrats and Good luck with your journey together as a reunited couple :thumbs:

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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Thank you all! I recommend that go to the interview with all your proofs.. Take many pics, e-mails (I made 2 files; one the emails from my hubby and the other one from hubby's parents and friends), postcards, phone bills.. He just wanted see pics and e-mails.. but he saw all my preperation.. He smiled.. I believe that he really impressed.. Get the pics with your parents, siblings etc.. He saw one pics that was me, hubby and my little nephew..he asked about the baby..and liked the pic..

Get the the copy of K-3 package- I didn't need it but just in case..

We sent to the embassy only 2007 tax returns/W2s in package 3.. but hubby brought 2006 and 2008 too and we took with us at the interview..but the consular officer never asked it... I recommend take everything that will make you feel comfortable..

Also call the embassy before the interview and ask if they need anything for the interview..

Good luck!!!

"The truth is, you never know how strong your relationship is until it's tested. All too often, the stress of a crisis can pull a couple apart. But when you do make it through in one piece, you might just find yourselves tighter than ever."

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Hello all,

My interview was yesterday.. Thanks God!!! K-3 visa approved!!!! and UPS just delivered my passport.. I'll be able to fly with my husband on March 5th... I can't tell you how much happy we are... Thank you so much to you all and especially to pushbrk...

I want to share my experience to help those who will go to interview..

We went to Ankara, Turkey on Wednesday by bus which took 7 hours to get there. We were lucky because my friend lives just a few block away from the US Embasy.. We had a very good time in the eve and walked to the embassy on Thursday morning..we were there at 8.30 a.m. My interview was at 9 a.m. We met an Iranian couple outside who were on the same visa K-3.. They let me and the iranian woman in, but not our husbands.. I was very upset when I heard they changed the rules that they don't let the US citizens in the embassy till 1 p.m. I tried to convince them, but it didn't work.. I left hubby outside with his Iranian friend.. I was happy at least hubby wasn't alone outside.

After the security check, I gave them my passport, 2 photos and medical exam report, and they gave me a number. I started to wait inside to be called..also tried to talk to that Iranian woman who seemed she has no preperation. Whereas I had a huge file that filled with documents, pictures, e-mails, phone bills etc. I couldn't communicate with her because she didn't speak English.. She had her interview by 10 a.m. It was fast! Unfortunately she couldn't get the visa. I didn't understand what they spoke, because it was arabic.. but all I could understand is that the consular officer asked pics, but she showed only a few..and the officer asked e-mails and phone bills she couldn't show.. I don't know what they spoke, but all i saw she was very sad when she left.. I also thought since she left hubby's friend would leave too.. He would stay outside alone and also the weather was cold.

Then my number was called at 10.15.. A guy asked me the visa fee receipt and said I should wait. I said ok..but my husband is waiting outside, please let him in. He said the consular officer will interview with you, not with him. I said I know, but it is cold outside and I don't know how long i will wait to have my interview.. The guy was great..he called the gate door and hubby was inside in 5 min :) waiting turned to fun after he came :)

We saw another woman on marriage visa whose papers were in order, but the officer said to her she was on AP. We got really nervous.. All we have seen 2 marriage visa applicants, but they didn't leave the embassy happily.. There were 3 consular officers who were interviewing with people.. There was an Asian officer.. i told hubby I wish I could interview with him.. he was very nice.. Then my number was called at 12.30.. Yesss!! the Asian guy called me.. I got all my stuff.. He first asked me "what was your husband's name".. i answered and said he is sitting there.. He greeted hubby and hubby smiled at him.. Then he asked how we met, which schools i went when i was in the states, what hubby does for a living, where he lives.. and if I have any pics.. What a question! :) I said I had a lot.. and showed him our pics.. He said "very nice".. I was thinking to show him my power point presentation but he didn't want it.. He asked what I love about hubby.. I said "he is a very honest person".. this came to my mind first :) then he wanted listen our love story a little more.. I started to explain how we fell in love :)) then he got my finger print.. I put my fingers on a small screen.. he said I should press more.. I smiled and said i didn't have breakfast this morning.. he laughed..then I thought how silly I was..who cares if i had breakfast! lol

Before the interview hubby said to me that I should only answer what he asks, don't give more info if he doesn't ask.. but obviously i didn't listen to him much.. ha ha! When he asked me how many times hubby has been in Turkey, I said "It is his fourth time, do you want to see his passport?" He asked me again what I love about hubby.. I wasn't expecting this question again :)) Yes I could say a lot..but when you are on a big exam you can't think properly.. I said "I trust him a lot".. here goes! :) and I said "It will be 2 years in June 2009 we have been together but apart.. I said "Some of my friends said to me how you can trust him, you don't know what he does there (meant cheat).. I told them I trust my hubby!" He smiled at me and looked at hubby and said "now you can keep your eyes on him".. ha ha! visa approved!

great thing is that interview was yesterday and my passport was delivered today.. How fast!!!! We both are so happy and we wish everyone have a smooth journey...

Thanks again to all VJ family!!

congrats, and another congrats for it being such a sweet story and it will remain a sweet memory forever!!!!

me and my hubby are waiting to be together.....

pray for us...........

ill share your story with my hubby lol

happy ever after wishes....

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Thank you all!!!

I'll pray for you emma and for the others who have been waiting.. Of course you can share my story with your hubby :) I look forward your beautiful story as well..I am sure everything will be fine.. It is just matter of time..

One more thing; never listen to the negative people around you guys.. Before the interview there was a woman who won green card.. We were talking.. I said I was rejected when i applied for tourist visa a couple of years ago.. She said that might be a problem.. I said I don't think so, because this is a different type of visa.. The consular officer never mentioned my tourist visa denial. Ignore everyone who discourages you..

the officer's questions mostly about my hubby and marriage.. as I understand when they ask you "what you love about your spouse or tell me your love story" they want to see how you feel when you talk.. You get so happy and excited when you talk about a person who you love so much.. They see your eyes when you mention your spouse, they look at the way you talk about him/her.. It is very very normal to get nervous and excited.. He saw all my excitement i know.. but they understand your feelings..trust me..just be natural..i was toooo natural though lol

He said to me you probably haven't gone to your honeymoon yet... I smiled and said we have a very short vacation, but it wasn't a quite honeymoon.. :)

Last thing i want to say that it is fine to be so excited, but always smile..and be confident.. :)

Best of luck to all..

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"The truth is, you never know how strong your relationship is until it's tested. All too often, the stress of a crisis can pull a couple apart. But when you do make it through in one piece, you might just find yourselves tighter than ever."

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