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veronicavonn Enthusiast

veronicavonn   7

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We had nearly a foot of snow here about two weeks ago, then it rained and everything melted. Since then, it's been snowing, then rain, then sunny for a day or so, then repeats itself. It's actually hailing outside right now. (Zeegendorf (kreis Bamberg - metropolitan Nürnberg), Germany)

@Kar_98

It's great to hear that you got through your process so fast! I would also LOVE if you filled out your timeline on here. Did you do the DCF process? Judging by how fast yours was, I'd assume so. And it's great to hear it went so fast, because my husband has doubts that it will be done in roughly 90 days.

We are trying to get to the part of STARTING our I-130 right now. We're thinking my stepsons will be staying here with their mother (hopefully) here in Germany while we set up our lives in California. So, hopefully, we can get the DCF process started in the next month or two. It's only $355 to start, which is only about 250 Euros. Woo! for the weak dollar! hehe

I am the USC, my husband is German.

I resided in Germany from July 2008-October 2013.

I have two stepsons who are staying in Germany.

Our son was born 3/3/2012 and our daughter was born 4/4/2015.

DCF STARTED!MAY 14, 2013: I-130 Petition sent to Frankfurt as registered mail w/ return receipt!

MAY 15, 2013: Mail signed for in Frankfurt. NOA1

MAY 21, 2013: Return receipt came back in the mail.

MAY 25, 2013: $420 Petition fee was charged to our credit card.

MAY 25, 2013: NOA1 paperwork received in the mail.

JULY 12, 2013: NOA2 received.

JULY 13, 2013: NOA2 sent back.

AUG 15, 2013: Packet 3 sent in.

AUG 30, 2013: Husband's medical in Berlin.

SEPT 12, 2013: Received letter with husband's interview date!

SEPT 19, 2013: INTERVIEW. APPROVED!!

SEPT 21, 2013: Visa received.

OCT 5, 2013: POE in Newark, NJ (layover).

DEC 17, 2013: SSN Card finally arrived!

DEC 19, 2013: Husband (beneficiary) got his first job in the USA! And he loves it!

DEC 28, 2013: Green card arrived!

FUTURE: Visas for my stepsons!

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Betti Enthusiast

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My husband and I will be in Germany for 3 weeks, starting on February 14th. I haven't been back since 17 months then and am very much looking forward to see my family! Not so much to the cold temperatures though. ;-)

I told my mum she would have to greet me at the airport with a wheat roll with a thick layer of butter and some good cheese on it. Can't wait to indulge in all the good German food again!

Shoot for the moon - even if you miss, you'll land among the stars...

AOS completed in 11/2009

ROC completed in 06/2012
Received BBG from Germany in 02/2013

Passed N-400 interview and civics test 06/07/2013

Oath ceremony some time in July

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Betti! I love the bread. The other day I asked my husband what he misses most about home (besides his family/friends) and he said, without hesitation: The bakeries!

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Done with USCIS until 12/28/2020!

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Oh yeah. the bakeries are dearly missed. I used to go to the bakery every day for lunch...a crunchy roll with either cheese, Salami or whatever delicious they would have.

Only 4 more weeks! :-)

Shoot for the moon - even if you miss, you'll land among the stars...

AOS completed in 11/2009

ROC completed in 06/2012
Received BBG from Germany in 02/2013

Passed N-400 interview and civics test 06/07/2013

Oath ceremony some time in July

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@Kar_98

It's great to hear that you got through your process so fast! I would also LOVE if you filled out your timeline on here. Did you do the DCF process? Judging by how fast yours was, I'd assume so. And it's great to hear it went so fast, because my husband has doubts that it will be done in roughly 90 days.

My timeline is his timeline. ;) Not sure if it will help you though-he adjusted through VWP. But there it is if you're interested.

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Betti! I love the bread. The other day I asked my husband what he misses most about home (besides his family/friends) and he said, without hesitation: The bakeries!

Mine too. And drinking in public. :whistle:

Recently, we started buying hard rolls wherever we can find them and having a Sunday breakfast with them like my husband did with his family growing up. My daughter loves it. It is the only time of the week we let her eat Nutella. :P

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huhu, i was wondering just now if there is an actual german forum for visa help and that?!?

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USCIS Journey

29.01.2010 I-130 sent!! Let the journey begin

05.02.2010 NOA1 recieved

08.02.2010 Recieved NOA1 Hardcopy

05.03.2010 Visiting my husband for 2 weeks <3

20.03.2010 Arrived back in Germany :(

24.03.2010 NOA2 Approved (recieved email)

I-130 was approved within 47days

NVC Journey

30.03.2010 NVC recieved - Case number assigned

01.04.2010 Gave NVC email addys

05.04.2010 Recieved NOA2 Hard copy

08.04.2010 Recieved AOS Bill

12.04.2010 Sent NVC E-mail

14.04.2010 Email from NVC, DS-3032 Accepted

14.04.2010 AOS Fee paid

15.04.2010 AOS Fee Shows PAID

02.05.2010 IV Fee paid

06.05.2010 Iv Fee shows PAID

10.05.2010 Sent AOS & IV packages 3:49pm

11.05.2010 NVC signed for packages 2:27pm

19.05.2010 AVR updated, NVC recieved documents

26.05.2010 SIGN IN FAIL!

27.05.2010 Case Complete YAY!!!

11.06.2010 Interview date assigned 12th July 7.30am

05.07.2010 Medical in Dortmund

12.07.2010 INTERVIEW!..APPROVED!!!

27.07.2010 POE ATL

http://britgirlinamerica.blogspot.com/ Take a look, its all about my visa journey and my life in America

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veronicavonn   7

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huhu, i was wondering just now if there is an actual german forum for visa help and that?!?

Perhaps you just scrolled down too far on the forums..

But, click here. :)

I am the USC, my husband is German.

I resided in Germany from July 2008-October 2013.

I have two stepsons who are staying in Germany.

Our son was born 3/3/2012 and our daughter was born 4/4/2015.

DCF STARTED!MAY 14, 2013: I-130 Petition sent to Frankfurt as registered mail w/ return receipt!

MAY 15, 2013: Mail signed for in Frankfurt. NOA1

MAY 21, 2013: Return receipt came back in the mail.

MAY 25, 2013: $420 Petition fee was charged to our credit card.

MAY 25, 2013: NOA1 paperwork received in the mail.

JULY 12, 2013: NOA2 received.

JULY 13, 2013: NOA2 sent back.

AUG 15, 2013: Packet 3 sent in.

AUG 30, 2013: Husband's medical in Berlin.

SEPT 12, 2013: Received letter with husband's interview date!

SEPT 19, 2013: INTERVIEW. APPROVED!!

SEPT 21, 2013: Visa received.

OCT 5, 2013: POE in Newark, NJ (layover).

DEC 17, 2013: SSN Card finally arrived!

DEC 19, 2013: Husband (beneficiary) got his first job in the USA! And he loves it!

DEC 28, 2013: Green card arrived!

FUTURE: Visas for my stepsons!

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Celtic Dryad Rookie

Celtic Dryad   0

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Hello, everyone! I've just joined the site as my boyfriend and I are planning to go through the K-1 process and we'd like to connect with others who've been down this road before us! It's midnight here and I'll update my profile soon; for now, I need to get to sleep but I just wanted to give everyone a hello and let you all know that I really got a giggle out of how many of you don't speak German (or much of it, anyway) - I feel better already! :D

Anyway, nice to meet you all and I look forward to getting to know you while learning valuable information about the immigration process!

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Our Journey

2007-03-07 Met online (Second Life)

2009-02-21 Beginning of courtship

2010-02-21 First anniversary!

2010-05-20 Entry to the USA for first face-to-face visit (yay!)

2010-10-15 Anticipated I-129F filing date

2010-12-10 Anticipated second face-to-face visit (fingers crossed!)

2011-06-04 Anticipated wedding date (flexible)

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veronicavonn Enthusiast

veronicavonn   7

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Welcome to the forums Celtic Dryad!

Feel free to ask questions or just have some general talk about the German in your life. Most of us here are very friendly and helpful.

An update on my case:

My husband and I are currently trying to get a copy of his divorce decree from his previous marriage and then we will be getting that translated into English. Once that is done, we will be starting our DCF process! YAY!!! I couldn't be any happier. :)

I am the USC, my husband is German.

I resided in Germany from July 2008-October 2013.

I have two stepsons who are staying in Germany.

Our son was born 3/3/2012 and our daughter was born 4/4/2015.

DCF STARTED!MAY 14, 2013: I-130 Petition sent to Frankfurt as registered mail w/ return receipt!

MAY 15, 2013: Mail signed for in Frankfurt. NOA1

MAY 21, 2013: Return receipt came back in the mail.

MAY 25, 2013: $420 Petition fee was charged to our credit card.

MAY 25, 2013: NOA1 paperwork received in the mail.

JULY 12, 2013: NOA2 received.

JULY 13, 2013: NOA2 sent back.

AUG 15, 2013: Packet 3 sent in.

AUG 30, 2013: Husband's medical in Berlin.

SEPT 12, 2013: Received letter with husband's interview date!

SEPT 19, 2013: INTERVIEW. APPROVED!!

SEPT 21, 2013: Visa received.

OCT 5, 2013: POE in Newark, NJ (layover).

DEC 17, 2013: SSN Card finally arrived!

DEC 19, 2013: Husband (beneficiary) got his first job in the USA! And he loves it!

DEC 28, 2013: Green card arrived!

FUTURE: Visas for my stepsons!

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Hi everyone,

I was just reading through the messages and wanted to say 'hello'. My wife is from northern Germany... originally Ostfriesland and then Hamburg. I just wanted to add a few things to the previous discussions. Here are some of my favorite foods/drinks when I am in Germany:

- Gruenkohl

- Rouladen

- Alster / Radler in the summer

- Beer in general

- Ostfriesische tea

- Christmas markets/Gluehwein

- Weisswurst with the sweet mustard

- Fresh bread

- Currywurst

Just some random things. I can't wait to visit again!

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