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Yeahhh, i'm actually feeling oddly calm right now. i know i'm as prepared as i can be and theres nothing else that i can really do right now, lol.

saw my travel agent to 'tentatively' book some flights the other day too, i'm going Adelaide to Auckland to LAX to Phoenix......never been to new zealand before, lol

you will be fine for the interview.. they probably wont even ask you for evidence... they didnt for me... it goes pretty dam quick... only person i talked to was going to renew his us passport... but he was cool and calmed me down abit cos i was so nervous...

NZ?? i looked at those flights but they had long layovers there... i went Brisbane to Seoul to Atlana to Charlotte... went the asian way.. u looked at those ways? it saved me $500

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you will be fine for the interview.. they probably wont even ask you for evidence... they didnt for me... it goes pretty dam quick... only person i talked to was going to renew his us passport... but he was cool and calmed me down abit cos i was so nervous...

NZ?? i looked at those flights but they had long layovers there... i went Brisbane to Seoul to Atlana to Charlotte... went the asian way.. u looked at those ways? it saved me $500

I always go MEL, SYD, Malaysia, LAX and IAH (Houston). Last time I went it seemed a lot quicker than that though. I think i went MEL, SYD, LAX and it was SO cheaper $1100 return. Granted I bought the ticket in the US though.

Aussie K1 process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/206016-australian-beneficiaries-packet-3-to-interview-date/
AOS, EAD & AP - the Aussie Way (including document list) - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/235331-aos-ead-ap-from-k1-the-aussie-way-doc-list-included/
ROC April 2012 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/358760-i-751-april-2012-filers/ (includes document list)
N-400 April 2013 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/ (includes document list)

N-400 Interview review - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6381814

N-400 Oath Ceremony review - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6537699
Aussie Chat page continued - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/331922-new-2011-land-downunder-aussie-aussie-aussie-oi-oi-oi/
Aussie Name Change on Passport Process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/248400-australian-passport-name-change-process/
Travel on maiden name passport with married name GC, tickets in married name - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/183541-land-downunder-aussie-aussie-aussie-oi-oi-oi/page__view__findpost__p__4135806
Shipping Costs from Aus to US - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/293179-shipping-costs-aus-to-usa/

Notes:
- For my "standard" timeline please see timeline to the left
- For timeline with Aussie specifics & more detailed info, please see the "About Me" section of my profile

Dave and Shannon Enthusiast

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I always go MEL, SYD, Malaysia, LAX and IAH (Houston). Last time I went it seemed a lot quicker than that though. I think i went MEL, SYD, LAX and it was SO cheaper $1100 return. Granted I bought the ticket in the US though.

my partner (us) did some pricings at the same time as me coming over here to the usa... she could fly return from the us to aus for something like 1300 where as i was getting quotes over 2 grand! was annoying.. im just lucky i found an agent who looked up different options and took met me the korean way

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Travis and Meghan Community Regular

Travis and Meghan   24

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APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED!

Our visa got approved :D

Finally time for AOS.......

12/07/11 Sent AOS package

12/09/11 AOS package delivered

12/14/11 Received NOA for I-485 and I-765 (we're not applying for AP)

12/22/11 Received letter for Biometrics

01/04/12 Biometrics in Phoenix

01/31/12 Received email update from USCIS saying that we've been scheduled for an interview

02/03/12 Got an email saying card production had been ordered for my EAD...now just to wait for the card...

02/09/12 Received email saying EAD card has been sent

02/13/12 Received EAD card :D :D :D :D

03/06/12 Interview in Phoenix :).....Approved :D

03/14/12 Received Green card in mail.....

....no more USCIS until December 2013

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Sean86 Enthusiast

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APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED!

Our visa got approved :D

Congratulations finally relieved ay ! :lol:

Did they ask many questions ? Just sent out the packet 3 last week still waiting for an interview date, hope they give me a close one !!!

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Travis and Meghan   24

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haha, thanksss :) i was sooo terrified this morning, i even got there an hour early and just sat around being terrified, lol. but it really wasn't that bad. I'll write up a review for it tomorrow after work :)

Finally time for AOS.......

12/07/11 Sent AOS package

12/09/11 AOS package delivered

12/14/11 Received NOA for I-485 and I-765 (we're not applying for AP)

12/22/11 Received letter for Biometrics

01/04/12 Biometrics in Phoenix

01/31/12 Received email update from USCIS saying that we've been scheduled for an interview

02/03/12 Got an email saying card production had been ordered for my EAD...now just to wait for the card...

02/09/12 Received email saying EAD card has been sent

02/13/12 Received EAD card :D :D :D :D

03/06/12 Interview in Phoenix :).....Approved :D

03/14/12 Received Green card in mail.....

....no more USCIS until December 2013

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Wayne-Rachel   8

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Awesome! :D you'll be on your way soon... Congrats guys

Our story so far...

Jun 25, 2010 ------- It all started - 1st trip to Dayton, OH USA

Nov 16, 2011 ------- Engaged :) - 2nd trip to Dayton, OH USA

Nov 23, 2011 ------- Left each others arms :(

Jan 24, 2011 ------- I-129F Sent to TX Facility

Feb 01, 2011 ------- NOA1 E-Mail Recieved

Feb 04, 2011 ------- NOA1 Hard Copy Recieved

Mar 08, 2011 ------- NOA2 E-Mail Recieved

Mar 14, 2011 ------- Package arrived N.V.C

Mar 16, 2011 ------- Package departed N.V.C

Mar 18, 2011 ------- Arrived Sydney Consulate

Mar 22, 2011 ------- NOA3 E-Mail Recieved

Apr 18, 2011 ------- NOA4 E-Mail Recieved

May 17, 2011 ------- Interview for visa

May 17, 2011 ------- ** Visa Approved **

Jun 07, 2011 ------- Arrived back in USA

Jul 23, 2011 ------- Wedding day!!! :D

Aug 29, 2011 ------- AOS & EAD accepted at lock box facility

Oct 24, 2011 ------- AOS transferred to CSC

Nov 03, 2011 ------- EAD approved

Nov 12, 2011 ------- EAD Recieved

Nov 29, 2011 ------- Green-Card approved:D

Nov 29, 2011 ------- Green-Card recieved:D

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VanessaTony Grand Master

VanessaTony   3,567

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APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED!

Our visa got approved :D

So... looks like you've been approved :P Congrats guys!!

Aussie K1 process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/206016-australian-beneficiaries-packet-3-to-interview-date/
AOS, EAD & AP - the Aussie Way (including document list) - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/235331-aos-ead-ap-from-k1-the-aussie-way-doc-list-included/
ROC April 2012 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/358760-i-751-april-2012-filers/ (includes document list)
N-400 April 2013 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/ (includes document list)

N-400 Interview review - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6381814

N-400 Oath Ceremony review - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6537699
Aussie Chat page continued - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/331922-new-2011-land-downunder-aussie-aussie-aussie-oi-oi-oi/
Aussie Name Change on Passport Process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/248400-australian-passport-name-change-process/
Travel on maiden name passport with married name GC, tickets in married name - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/183541-land-downunder-aussie-aussie-aussie-oi-oi-oi/page__view__findpost__p__4135806
Shipping Costs from Aus to US - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/293179-shipping-costs-aus-to-usa/

Notes:
- For my "standard" timeline please see timeline to the left
- For timeline with Aussie specifics & more detailed info, please see the "About Me" section of my profile

Ashton & Ben Contributor

Ashton & Ben   1

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Awesome! I'm so happy for you guys! It's a great feeling isn't it? I was so nervous sitting here when Ben was in Sydney because he had to turn his phone off. I was practically bouncing and driving my parents nuts as I waited for the text from him lol

Best of luck on the remainder of the waiting and wedding planning! Congratulations again!

K-1 Journey

2008-09-15 ~ Started dating

2010-05-03 ~ First meeting in person in the U.S.

2010-07-19 ~ Moved to Australia on a Working Holiday visa

2010-11-23 ~ Got engaged!!!

2011-01-04 ~ Sent I-129F forms

2011-01-14 ~ NOA1

2011-06-06 ~ NOA2

2011-06-22 ~ Packet 3 Received

2011-07-13 ~ Packet 3 Sent

2011-08-02 ~ Interview ~ Approved!!!!

2011-08-05 ~ Visa in hand

2011-08-09 ~ POE at LAX

2011-10-15 ~ Wedding!

AOS Journey

2011-11-07 ~ AoS Packet Sent

2011-11-15 ~ RFE Received (Forgot to sign a paper)

2011-11-17 ~ RFE response sent back

2011-11-22 ~ Biometrics appointment

2011-12-13 ~ Transferred to California

Travis and Meghan Community Regular

Travis and Meghan   24

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Thanks guys! it still hasnt really sunk in yet but i'm paying for my flights tomorrow so i think that will do the trick, lol. I didn't even know what to do when he told me the visa was approved, i think i just said thankyou a few times in between him talking then practically ran out the door so i could call travis and tell him the good news, lol

Finally time for AOS.......

12/07/11 Sent AOS package

12/09/11 AOS package delivered

12/14/11 Received NOA for I-485 and I-765 (we're not applying for AP)

12/22/11 Received letter for Biometrics

01/04/12 Biometrics in Phoenix

01/31/12 Received email update from USCIS saying that we've been scheduled for an interview

02/03/12 Got an email saying card production had been ordered for my EAD...now just to wait for the card...

02/09/12 Received email saying EAD card has been sent

02/13/12 Received EAD card :D :D :D :D

03/06/12 Interview in Phoenix :).....Approved :D

03/14/12 Received Green card in mail.....

....no more USCIS until December 2013

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Travis and Meghan Community Regular

Travis and Meghan   24

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okiedokie, so i did my review for anyones who's interested....i'm awful at recounting things though so i apologise if i left anything out

Finally time for AOS.......

12/07/11 Sent AOS package

12/09/11 AOS package delivered

12/14/11 Received NOA for I-485 and I-765 (we're not applying for AP)

12/22/11 Received letter for Biometrics

01/04/12 Biometrics in Phoenix

01/31/12 Received email update from USCIS saying that we've been scheduled for an interview

02/03/12 Got an email saying card production had been ordered for my EAD...now just to wait for the card...

02/09/12 Received email saying EAD card has been sent

02/13/12 Received EAD card :D :D :D :D

03/06/12 Interview in Phoenix :).....Approved :D

03/14/12 Received Green card in mail.....

....no more USCIS until December 2013

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VanessaTony Grand Master

VanessaTony   3,567

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okiedokie, so i did my review for anyones who's interested....i'm awful at recounting things though so i apologise if i left anything out

It's a great review. :) Once it's all over don't you just sit there a second and think. "seriously? That's it??"

Aussie K1 process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/206016-australian-beneficiaries-packet-3-to-interview-date/
AOS, EAD & AP - the Aussie Way (including document list) - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/235331-aos-ead-ap-from-k1-the-aussie-way-doc-list-included/
ROC April 2012 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/358760-i-751-april-2012-filers/ (includes document list)
N-400 April 2013 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/ (includes document list)

N-400 Interview review - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6381814

N-400 Oath Ceremony review - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6537699
Aussie Chat page continued - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/331922-new-2011-land-downunder-aussie-aussie-aussie-oi-oi-oi/
Aussie Name Change on Passport Process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/248400-australian-passport-name-change-process/
Travel on maiden name passport with married name GC, tickets in married name - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/183541-land-downunder-aussie-aussie-aussie-oi-oi-oi/page__view__findpost__p__4135806
Shipping Costs from Aus to US - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/293179-shipping-costs-aus-to-usa/

Notes:
- For my "standard" timeline please see timeline to the left
- For timeline with Aussie specifics & more detailed info, please see the "About Me" section of my profile

Travis and Meghan Community Regular

Travis and Meghan   24

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I did! i still can't believe that that was it, all that worry, preparation, time, just everything for less than an hour at the consulate for a ten minute interview, lol. didn't even look at any of my mountains of evidence either, lol

Finally time for AOS.......

12/07/11 Sent AOS package

12/09/11 AOS package delivered

12/14/11 Received NOA for I-485 and I-765 (we're not applying for AP)

12/22/11 Received letter for Biometrics

01/04/12 Biometrics in Phoenix

01/31/12 Received email update from USCIS saying that we've been scheduled for an interview

02/03/12 Got an email saying card production had been ordered for my EAD...now just to wait for the card...

02/09/12 Received email saying EAD card has been sent

02/13/12 Received EAD card :D :D :D :D

03/06/12 Interview in Phoenix :).....Approved :D

03/14/12 Received Green card in mail.....

....no more USCIS until December 2013

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VanessaTony Grand Master

VanessaTony   3,567

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I did! i still can't believe that that was it, all that worry, preparation, time, just everything for less than an hour at the consulate for a ten minute interview, lol. didn't even look at any of my mountains of evidence either, lol

It's so anticlimactic. I know it's a good result so that's always the best result but I sat down on that middle level or whatever and just had that feeling like I was forgetting something. For MONTHS this was what I'd been thinking about and now I just had to wait for the mailman! So excited for you :D

Aussie K1 process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/206016-australian-beneficiaries-packet-3-to-interview-date/
AOS, EAD & AP - the Aussie Way (including document list) - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/235331-aos-ead-ap-from-k1-the-aussie-way-doc-list-included/
ROC April 2012 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/358760-i-751-april-2012-filers/ (includes document list)
N-400 April 2013 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/ (includes document list)

N-400 Interview review - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6381814

N-400 Oath Ceremony review - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6537699
Aussie Chat page continued - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/331922-new-2011-land-downunder-aussie-aussie-aussie-oi-oi-oi/
Aussie Name Change on Passport Process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/248400-australian-passport-name-change-process/
Travel on maiden name passport with married name GC, tickets in married name - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/183541-land-downunder-aussie-aussie-aussie-oi-oi-oi/page__view__findpost__p__4135806
Shipping Costs from Aus to US - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/293179-shipping-costs-aus-to-usa/

Notes:
- For my "standard" timeline please see timeline to the left
- For timeline with Aussie specifics & more detailed info, please see the "About Me" section of my profile

Travis and Meghan Community Regular

Travis and Meghan   24

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Well i'm glad i'm not the only one that's felt like this, it really was an anticlimax, lol.

ah, yeah, i've been constantly checking the tracking number on australia post and it hasn't been posted yet. well, actually i just got home so i haven't checked it yet tonight :P

Finally time for AOS.......

12/07/11 Sent AOS package

12/09/11 AOS package delivered

12/14/11 Received NOA for I-485 and I-765 (we're not applying for AP)

12/22/11 Received letter for Biometrics

01/04/12 Biometrics in Phoenix

01/31/12 Received email update from USCIS saying that we've been scheduled for an interview

02/03/12 Got an email saying card production had been ordered for my EAD...now just to wait for the card...

02/09/12 Received email saying EAD card has been sent

02/13/12 Received EAD card :D :D :D :D

03/06/12 Interview in Phoenix :).....Approved :D

03/14/12 Received Green card in mail.....

....no more USCIS until December 2013

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