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LoveMyTico Mentor

LoveMyTico   999

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Costa Rica
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I'm sorry, I think I was being rude. You can call me CnT if you want. Anything to help you feel better dear.

Roll on the floor laughing

Oh! Ha ha! I'm used to seeing rofl that I didn't put two and two together! You got me there! Okay, I think I'll slap myself for that one! :P

CnT - you remind me of Mrs Doubtfire..... HAHAHAHAHAHAH j/k

Where are you in this process now? Are your papers received at the NVC?

Do YOU have a number too?

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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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Serendipity_ Proficient

Serendipity_   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
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Well on a brighter note Family in Bombay will be happy to hear the news :)

Family in Bombay were a little disappointed when they heard that I would not be persuing the K3 and hence not making a trip to India around April as initially planned....

I'll be in Bombay in April!!! We should have a party!!!!

hmm! right I am really in the mood to party :P

I need a Visa to get to Bombay! #######!!!! I am so screwed!!

*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

Y's_habibitk Mentor

Y's_habibitk   2

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Jordan
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Finally contacted USCIS and just like I suspected - their response "Yes, you are out of normal processing times but with your reply to the RFE on February 2nd the adjudicators still have 14 days to respond to your RFE." I knew he would say that.

Such a bunch of BS. Nice enough guy on the phone but not really what i wanted to hear. Formulating letters to my senator/congress representative this weekend. Tired of the sit back & wait garbage :angry::angry::angry:

At least its a timeframe to work with. You can use that as a tool to call and keep bugging and DO write letters if you have to :)

I hope you hear something before 14 days hun.

"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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Serendipity_   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
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May this be a lucky Friday!!! halloweenDolls16.gif

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I am beyond needing luck... I need a miracle

I will have to create a new SN on Yahoo! because my old one is with my previous last name. EW I think Lisa like Yahoo better anyway. I know Caroline uses Wndows Live to chat with her husband. We will get it all together. No worries....

So what are you gonna do about your situation here? Why don't you go to India and just get the K-3. You can fly here as soon as you get your visa. an you have been married 3 years..... doesn't that make it an automatic 10 GC? I could be wrong....

I told hubby last night maybe all the NVC BS is a sign that we should persue the K3

Bombay consulate are so helpful they get back to you with information right away.

I was trying to avoid taking time off work, getting a Visa for India and the additional cost of an air ticket to India...but NVC is making me reconsider.

I am eligible for a 10 GC that is why I wanted to stick to the IR1 process.

Oh well...pcaket 3 will be on it's way to Bombay on Monday unless miraculously our DS3032 gets generated over the weekend.

I say take whatever you can get the fastest..... but thats me

I am on hold with NVC now..... RooDee got his case number and was approved 10 days after me..... #######???

Esposadetucho...or Jennifer. Can I call you Jennifer?

I can't help but notice your negativity. I'm thinking your negativity might be affecting your luck. Have you tried prayer dear? Everything is possible with the Lord... Now I know I shouldn't be suggesting this, and some might even find it a little blasphemous, but a friend of mine turned me onto a secret. She's into that "alternative" stuff that I normally wouldn't go for...but she insisted it might help. I was so desperate to speed things up that I admit, I sold my sold to the devil ha ha and tried it. She gave me a little piece of moss and told me to wear it against my skin and that it would bring me luck. Something to do with the numbers of my name and my day of birth. Do you have moss where you're from? Maybe it's worth a shot. If not, I'm sure your husband can send you some from Costa Rica. There are lots of jungles there I'm sure!

Jen could you order some for me as well :P

*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

GS4EVER Rising Star

GS4EVER   0

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Filed: K-3 Visa Country: Lebanon
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Trying to get through to NVC but no luck. I am home sick today. My whole body is sore. I sat next to a colleague who was sick at a meeting yesterday and I think I brought the virus home with me :crying:

On a brighter note, you ladies made me smile :) It's funny how silly we can be even though we are stressed out. Jen, praying for u (F)(F)(F)

Waiting for my lawyer to finalize our DS 230 so hubby can FedEx us the signed version on Monday. Once we have it, we can send all docs in to NVC. Not counting on a May interview anymore. I decided it was making me stress out for no reason. Whatever will be shall be :thumbs: Although, if it works out for May I will be super happy. I believe karma stars are in order for all of us including Seren and Prince+Angel :star::star::star::star::star:

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!

CnT4ever Collaborator

CnT4ever   1

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hmm! right I am really in the mood to party :P

I need a Visa to get to Bombay! #######!!!! I am so screwed!!

Well darling if you're originally from Bombay then I'm guessing you're a Hindu? Perhaps you were naughty in a previous life and now karma is coming back to get you! :blush: Well, it beats coming back as a mosquito!

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CnT4ever   1

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I'm sorry, I think I was being rude. You can call me CnT if you want. Anything to help you feel better dear.

Roll on the floor laughing

Oh! Ha ha! I'm used to seeing rofl that I didn't put two and two together! You got me there! Okay, I think I'll slap myself for that one! :P

CnT - you remind me of Mrs Doubtfire..... HAHAHAHAHAHAH j/k

Where are you in this process now? Are your papers received at the NVC?

Do YOU have a number too?

I'm not foreign. I was born and raised in the south. Relocated to NY several years ago though. I guess the southern belle will always shine through!

mkg265 Rising Star

mkg265   2

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Filed: K-3 Visa Country: Albania
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I'm sorry, I think I was being rude. You can call me CnT if you want. Anything to help you feel better dear.

Roll on the floor laughing

Oh! Ha ha! I'm used to seeing rofl that I didn't put two and two together! You got me there! Okay, I think I'll slap myself for that one! :P

CnT - you remind me of Mrs Doubtfire..... HAHAHAHAHAHAH j/k

Where are you in this process now? Are your papers received at the NVC?

Do YOU have a number too?

I'm not foreign. I was born and raised in the south. Relocated to NY several years ago though. I guess the southern belle will always shine through!

Just like me! (I moved from Georgia to NY four years ago). Women from the south are lady-like enough for two people.

Sheep: Baa-ram-ewe, baa-ram-ewe. To your breed, your fleece, your clan be true. Sheep be true. Baa-ram-ewe.

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queuedup   1

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Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: India
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Well on a brighter note Family in Bombay will be happy to hear the news :)

Family in Bombay were a little disappointed when they heard that I would not be persuing the K3 and hence not making a trip to India around April as initially planned....

I'll be in Bombay in April!!! We should have a party!!!!

hmm! right I am really in the mood to party :P

I need a Visa to get to Bombay! #######!!!! I am so screwed!!

Yes you need a visa to get to Bombay, unless you are an Indian Citizen with a Indian passport. Its a pain in the butt!! However, its pretty straightforward to get a visa to India, atleast in NY it is. Simple application, and the visa is usually issued the same day.

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

mkg265 Rising Star

mkg265   2

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Filed: K-3 Visa Country: Albania
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Well on a brighter note Family in Bombay will be happy to hear the news :)

Family in Bombay were a little disappointed when they heard that I would not be persuing the K3 and hence not making a trip to India around April as initially planned....

I'll be in Bombay in April!!! We should have a party!!!!

hmm! right I am really in the mood to party :P

I need a Visa to get to Bombay! #######!!!! I am so screwed!!

Yes you need a visa to get to Bombay, unless you are an Indian Citizen with a Indian passport. Its a pain in the butt!! However, its pretty straightforward to get a visa to India, atleast in NY it is. Simple application, and the visa is usually issued the same day.

I've been thinking of visiting India. (Those incredible India ads have me hooked). Is the visa expensive?

Edited by mkg265

Sheep: Baa-ram-ewe, baa-ram-ewe. To your breed, your fleece, your clan be true. Sheep be true. Baa-ram-ewe.

Serendipity_ Proficient

Serendipity_   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
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hmm! right I am really in the mood to party :P

I need a Visa to get to Bombay! #######!!!! I am so screwed!!

Well darling if you're originally from Bombay then I'm guessing you're a Hindu? Perhaps you were naughty in a previous life and now karma is coming back to get you! :blush: Well, it beats coming back as a mosquito!

WHAT! WHAT! WHAT!

I am a catholic...then again I would give anything to be a fly on the wall at NVC

hmmm! guess I wasn't bad enough..

CnT you are a hoot...love your nick name :P

I am glad you found VJ and our little group....even if most of us at at the end of the immigration nightmare

Yes you need a visa to get to Bombay, unless you are an Indian Citizen with a Indian passport. Its a pain in the butt!! However, its pretty straightforward to get a visa to India, atleast in NY it is. Simple application, and the visa is usually issued the same day.

In Canada it's about 2 weeks :(

mkg: You are welcome to go with me :) Visa is about $60-70 for a 6 months

*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

queuedup Proficient

queuedup   1

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hmm! right I am really in the mood to party :P

I need a Visa to get to Bombay! #######!!!! I am so screwed!!

Well darling if you're originally from Bombay then I'm guessing you're a Hindu? Perhaps you were naughty in a previous life and now karma is coming back to get you! :blush: Well, it beats coming back as a mosquito!

WHAT! WHAT! WHAT!

I am a catholic...then again I would give anything to be a fly on the wall at NVC

hmmm! guess I wasn't bad enough..

CnT you are a hoot...love your nick name :P

I am glad you found VJ and our little group....even if most of us at at the end of the immigration nightmare

Yes you need a visa to get to Bombay, unless you are an Indian Citizen with a Indian passport. Its a pain in the butt!! However, its pretty straightforward to get a visa to India, atleast in NY it is. Simple application, and the visa is usually issued the same day.

In Canada it's about 2 weeks :(

mkg: You are welcome to go with me :) Visa is about $60-70 for a 6 months

I got a 10 year visa in 2003, back then I think it was like $130. 2 weeks is ridiculous!!!!

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

CnT4ever Collaborator

CnT4ever   1

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WHAT! WHAT! WHAT!

I am a catholic...then again I would give anything to be a fly on the wall at NVC

hmmm! guess I wasn't bad enough..

CnT you are a hoot...love your nick name :P

I am glad you found VJ and our little group....even if most of us at at the end of the immigration nightmare

Well then you must not be putting those knees to proper use! :devil:

100 hail Mary's for you young lady! Ha ha!

Lord forgive me, I'm being such a hussy!

queuedup Proficient

queuedup   1

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Everyone working on their AOS and DS-230 packages should read this thread. This is a list of RFEs that people have gotten due to mistakes on their applications:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=153307

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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