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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Canada
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It's funny how my first reaction was to worry about the dogs too. I couldn't imagine leaving my dogs behind unless someone who loved them as much as I did was going to care for them. I hope you have someone you trust and that you know will give them all the love, care and attention that you did.

I hope you have a safe flight and a wonderful reunion with your loved one.

Washington state is very beautiful and it certainly doesn't rain 300 days a year. We have had almost 6 weeks of continuous sunshine this summer!!!!

Welcome to the U.S.!!!!

"THE SHORT STORY"

KURT & RAYMA (K-1 Visa)

Oct. 9/03... I-129F sent to NSC

June 10/04... K-1 Interview - APPROVED!!!!

July 31/04... Entered U.S.

Aug. 28/04... WEDDING DAY!!!!

Aug. 30/04... I-485, I-765 & I-131 sent to Seattle

Dec. 10/04... AOS Interview - APPROVED!!!!! (Passport stamped)

Sept. 9/06... I-751 sent to NSC

May 15/07... 10-Yr. PR Card arrives in the mail

Sept. 13/07... N-400 sent to NSC

Aug. 21/08... Interview - PASSED!!!!

Sept. 2/08... Oath Ceremony

Sept. 5/08... Sent in Voter Registration Card

Sept. 9/08... SSA office to change status to "U.S. citizen"

Oct. 8/08... Applied in person for U.S. Passport

Oct. 22/08... U.S. Passport received

DONE!!! DONE!!! DONE!!! DONE!!!

KAELY (K-2 Visa)

Apr. 6/05... DS-230, Part I faxed to Vancouver Consulate

May 26/05... K-2 Interview - APPROVED!!!!

Sept. 5/05... Entered U.S.

Sept. 7/05... I-485 & I-131 sent to CLB

Feb. 22/06... AOS Interview - APPROVED!!!!! (Passport NOT stamped)

Dec. 4/07... I-751 sent to NSC

May 23/08... 10-Yr. PR Card arrives in the mail

Mar. 22/11.... N-400 sent to AZ

June 27/11..... Interview - PASSED!!!

July 12/11..... Oath Ceremony

We're NOT lawyers.... just your average folks who had to find their own way!!!!! Anything we post here is simply our own opinions/suggestions/experiences and should not be taken as LAW!!!!

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have a safe trip jiskat... i understand your feeling for flying... i have to catch 3 planes as well to go near hubby... and that aint cool... i did it already and will have to do it again.... take care and everything will be fine dont worry :)

N400 sent : 2012-10-27

Check Cashed : 2012-11-05

Bio Appointment : 2012-11-23

Walk-In Biometrics : 2012-11-14

Interview Appointment : 2013-04-12

Approved : 2013-04-12

Oath Ceremony : 2013-06-28

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have a safe trip, just pray for your safety,it works..goodluck!! ^_^

Dec 15,2009 - Assigned interview date on January 24,2010!!

Jan. 24, 2010 - Interview!! Approved

Jan. 28, 2010 - VISA received

Mar. 03,2010 - POE, New York (JFK)

Apr. 12,2010- CA ID

May 20,2010- CA Driving License

May, 25,2010-Wife told me that she is pregnant ^_^

Jan.25,2011- Our daughter was born

Lee and Jen + Karenza

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Hi everyone,

im finally here with my husband... it was all in all 19 hours from my house to our house here in USA... It was tiring but its ok.. I didn't cry in the airport back in the Phils but when we're heading to my husband's place - i broke down bcoz of too much tired and missing my family so much. I know i will be back again but maybe after a year or two.. the good thing is, im with my hubby. Thank GOD for the safe trip. There was a turbulence when we landed to Narita Japan and i was like oh my!!! Wahhh lol. It was like roller coaster hehe..

It's summertime here but for me its cold already lol.. I will get used to it after few months. The immigration process at the airport is fine, the officer is friendly and nice to me. He said i will get my GC within 3 to 6 months. Is it really long? And my SSN will arrive in 6 weeks but i can go to the office to get it soon, he said.

Anyways, GOD bless to those who are still on the process - for sure you're the next one to fly here in USA.. Just be patient..

Kathy

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CITIZENSHIP 06-19-2013 Sent N400 Application (Chicago Lockbox)


06-21-2013 USCIS received my N400 application


06-25-2013 USCIS mailed the NOA1


06-28-2013 USCIS mailed the Biometrics appt


07-01-2013 Received NOA1 and Biometrics appt letter


​07-15-2013 Biometrics Appt.


08-27-2013 Interview/Test passed


10-07-2013 Oath taking


IR-5 MOM AND DAD


02-20-2014 mailed I-130 for my parents


02-24-2014 USCIS received the I-130 docs


03-17-2014 USCIS approved the petition (took 15 days, weekdays only)


03-25-2014 USCIS shipped the approved case to NVC


04-02-2014 NVC received the papers (6 days from the approval date)


05-01-2014 Got the 2 case numbers. (21 days)


05-07-2014 Got an email & paid the AOS fee (4 days); DS-261(Choice of Agent) sent


05-09-2014 AOS status "PAID" (2 days from the date the was paid)


05-22-2014 AOS docs delivered in NVC


06-27-2014 RFE for I864 and I864A (i left the Place of residence blank, 26 days from the date they received the AOS)


06-28-2014 Mailed the corrected forms to NVC


06-30-2014 NVC received the AOS corrected forms


07-01-2014 Received IV Bill Invoice, paid.


07-02-2014 PAID status of the mother


07-07-2014 PAID status of the father


07-08-2014 Mailed the supporting docs


07-10-2014 Supporting docs arrived at NVC


07-11-2014 Submitted DS260 of mother


07-13-2014 Submitted DS260 of father


09-04-2014 Called NVC and the lady said CASE COMPLETE! (136 days total from the day they received the I-130)


09-11-2014 Received an email regarding the Interview (5 days from the day the case was completed)


09-15-2014 Status "In Transit" inCEAC


09-16-2014 Status "Ready" CEAC


10-03-2014 Interview/AP/USEM (no record of their medical,DAD needs to get an NBI explanation letter&new NBI clearance with his "aka"


10-8-2014 Mom called St Lukes and asked about the medical results, they said they submitted it already back in June


10-10-2014 Mom mailed the NBI Clearance of my dad


10-14-2014 NBI clearance delivered in USEM


10-06-2014 Visa Issued CEAC


10-09-2014 Got an email that my dad's visa was issued


10-14-2014 Visa delivered 11-29-2014 POE


12-08-2014 SS Card arrived

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Hi everyone,

im finally here with my husband... it was all in all 19 hours from my house to our house here in USA... It was tiring but its ok.. I didn't cry in the airport back in the Phils but when we're heading to my husband's place - i broke down bcoz of too much tired and missing my family so much. I know i will be back again but maybe after a year or two.. the good thing is, im with my hubby. Thank GOD for the safe trip. There was a turbulence when we landed to Narita Japan and i was like oh my!!! Wahhh lol. It was like roller coaster hehe..

It's summertime here but for me its cold already lol.. I will get used to it after few months. The immigration process at the airport is fine, the officer is friendly and nice to me. He said i will get my GC within 3 to 6 months. Is it really long? And my SSN will arrive in 6 weeks but i can go to the office to get it soon, he said.

Anyways, GOD bless to those who are still on the process - for sure you're the next one to fly here in USA.. Just be patient..

Kathy

I am glad you made it safe! happy for you. I know how it feels to be away from your family here in the philippines but you will be alright as you are already with your husband and you waited for it for a long time. LOL, regarding weather.. ganyan din ako nung unang dating ko sa Jackson, WY known as winter wonderland. I arrived there summertime but it feels really cold for me. Enjoy being with your husband. Again, Congratulations.

I-130 Journey:

05-28-09: Sent the I-130 Package

06-02-09: Chicago Lockbox received the package

06-08-09: CSC received the package

06-13-09: NOA1 received

10-19-09: Hubby's second visit in the Philippines

11-10-09: Hubby's flight back to USA

11-13-09: Approval notice sent via SMS and email

NVC Journey:

11-19-09: Case number assigned

11-30-09: AOS bill and DS 3032 from NVC received

12-01-09: DS-3032 returned via email

12-03-09: DS-3032 hardcopy sent via FEDEX

12-05-09: Paid AOS BILL

12-07-09: DS 3032 hardcopy received by J. Desmond

12-15-09: IV BILL generated

12-19-09: Paid IV BILL

12-22-09: Sent AOS package

12-23-09: AOS package received by J. Desmond

12-23-09: DS 230 package sent

12-24-09: DS 230 received by ------

12-29-09: per AVR, NVC received the documents and under review

01-07-10: Sign in Failed and Case Completed

01-11-10: Interview assigned

01-14-10: First day of Medical Exam

01-15-10: Second Day of Medical Exam (Passed with Abbie) YAY!!!

02-15-10: Hubby will be here @ 5:25 AM!!!!!! Yipppeeee!!!!

INTERVIEW DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 2010 @ 8:30am

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Hi everyone,

im finally here with my husband... it was all in all 19 hours from my house to our house here in USA... It was tiring but its ok.. I didn't cry in the airport back in the Phils but when we're heading to my husband's place - i broke down bcoz of too much tired and missing my family so much. I know i will be back again but maybe after a year or two.. the good thing is, im with my hubby. Thank GOD for the safe trip. There was a turbulence when we landed to Narita Japan and i was like oh my!!! Wahhh lol. It was like roller coaster hehe..

It's summertime here but for me its cold already lol.. I will get used to it after few months. The immigration process at the airport is fine, the officer is friendly and nice to me. He said i will get my GC within 3 to 6 months. Is it really long? And my SSN will arrive in 6 weeks but i can go to the office to get it soon, he said.

Anyways, GOD bless to those who are still on the process - for sure you're the next one to fly here in USA.. Just be patient..

Kathy

I am glad you made it safe! happy for you. I know how it feels to be away from your family here in the philippines but you will be alright as you are already with your husband and you waited for it for a long time. LOL, regarding weather.. ganyan din ako nung unang dating ko sa Jackson, WY known as winter wonderland. I arrived there summertime but it feels really cold for me. Enjoy being with your husband. Again, Congratulations.

Hi everyone,

im finally here with my husband... it was all in all 19 hours from my house to our house here in USA... It was tiring but its ok.. I didn't cry in the airport back in the Phils but when we're heading to my husband's place - i broke down bcoz of too much tired and missing my family so much. I know i will be back again but maybe after a year or two.. the good thing is, im with my hubby. Thank GOD for the safe trip. There was a turbulence when we landed to Narita Japan and i was like oh my!!! Wahhh lol. It was like roller coaster hehe..

It's summertime here but for me its cold already lol.. I will get used to it after few months. The immigration process at the airport is fine, the officer is friendly and nice to me. He said i will get my GC within 3 to 6 months. Is it really long? And my SSN will arrive in 6 weeks but i can go to the office to get it soon, he said.

Anyways, GOD bless to those who are still on the process - for sure you're the next one to fly here in USA.. Just be patient..

Kathy

I am glad you made it safe! happy for you. I know how it feels to be away from your family here in the philippines but you will be alright as you are already with your husband and you waited for it for a long time. LOL, regarding weather.. ganyan din ako nung unang dating ko sa Jackson, WY known as winter wonderland. I arrived there summertime but it feels really cold for me. Enjoy being with your husband. Again, Congratulations.

I-130 Journey:

05-28-09: Sent the I-130 Package

06-02-09: Chicago Lockbox received the package

06-08-09: CSC received the package

06-13-09: NOA1 received

10-19-09: Hubby's second visit in the Philippines

11-10-09: Hubby's flight back to USA

11-13-09: Approval notice sent via SMS and email

NVC Journey:

11-19-09: Case number assigned

11-30-09: AOS bill and DS 3032 from NVC received

12-01-09: DS-3032 returned via email

12-03-09: DS-3032 hardcopy sent via FEDEX

12-05-09: Paid AOS BILL

12-07-09: DS 3032 hardcopy received by J. Desmond

12-15-09: IV BILL generated

12-19-09: Paid IV BILL

12-22-09: Sent AOS package

12-23-09: AOS package received by J. Desmond

12-23-09: DS 230 package sent

12-24-09: DS 230 received by ------

12-29-09: per AVR, NVC received the documents and under review

01-07-10: Sign in Failed and Case Completed

01-11-10: Interview assigned

01-14-10: First day of Medical Exam

01-15-10: Second Day of Medical Exam (Passed with Abbie) YAY!!!

02-15-10: Hubby will be here @ 5:25 AM!!!!!! Yipppeeee!!!!

INTERVIEW DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 2010 @ 8:30am

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I feel mixed... Sad yet excited.. I cannot imagine that I am leaving now. My room, my family, my dogs will be crying as soon as i left.

I know this is the time that GOD has given to me... its time for me to be with my husband and I know that my life there will be a great blessing.

I am thankful to this website and for those who have helped me. That's a lot to mention but you know who you are. I will still post here. Thank you so much!

It will be my first time to ride a plane and im feeling scared so I pray that GOD will put his hands upon me as i travel for 16 hours from Manila to Seattle.

What else should i say, this is it! I wanna visit Neverland and Disneyland.. :star:

GOD bless everyone.

Hi jiskat08

Im so happy for you and congratulations! everything of sacrifices and waiting for visa approval finally end up happiness to you. I just approved July 7 and still waiting for our number to be completed in NVC and hopefully we will have appointment soon.

I am new in this site VJ and im happy bcoz I learned a lot of knowlegde regarding visa and lot of emotions people do experiences lots of sacrifices but I believed time will come to count on happiness..

Well Goodluck and have a safe trip to the greenland.

GOD BLESS US!!

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Hi everyone,

im finally here with my husband... it was all in all 19 hours from my house to our house here in USA... It was tiring but its ok.. I didn't cry in the airport back in the Phils but when we're heading to my husband's place - i broke down bcoz of too much tired and missing my family so much. I know i will be back again but maybe after a year or two.. the good thing is, im with my hubby. Thank GOD for the safe trip. There was a turbulence when we landed to Narita Japan and i was like oh my!!! Wahhh lol. It was like roller coaster hehe..

It's summertime here but for me its cold already lol.. I will get used to it after few months. The immigration process at the airport is fine, the officer is friendly and nice to me. He said i will get my GC within 3 to 6 months. Is it really long? And my SSN will arrive in 6 weeks but i can go to the office to get it soon, he said.

Anyways, GOD bless to those who are still on the process - for sure you're the next one to fly here in USA.. Just be patient..

Kathy

Hi Kathy,

You sure in cloud of happiness right now with husband. geeee I understand the feeling being away of family but you have to think your new home now with your husband.

Im happy for you Kathy.

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maraming salamat po sa mga comments... ang lamig!!!!!!!! baguio dito ehehehe

CITIZENSHIP 06-19-2013 Sent N400 Application (Chicago Lockbox)


06-21-2013 USCIS received my N400 application


06-25-2013 USCIS mailed the NOA1


06-28-2013 USCIS mailed the Biometrics appt


07-01-2013 Received NOA1 and Biometrics appt letter


​07-15-2013 Biometrics Appt.


08-27-2013 Interview/Test passed


10-07-2013 Oath taking


IR-5 MOM AND DAD


02-20-2014 mailed I-130 for my parents


02-24-2014 USCIS received the I-130 docs


03-17-2014 USCIS approved the petition (took 15 days, weekdays only)


03-25-2014 USCIS shipped the approved case to NVC


04-02-2014 NVC received the papers (6 days from the approval date)


05-01-2014 Got the 2 case numbers. (21 days)


05-07-2014 Got an email & paid the AOS fee (4 days); DS-261(Choice of Agent) sent


05-09-2014 AOS status "PAID" (2 days from the date the was paid)


05-22-2014 AOS docs delivered in NVC


06-27-2014 RFE for I864 and I864A (i left the Place of residence blank, 26 days from the date they received the AOS)


06-28-2014 Mailed the corrected forms to NVC


06-30-2014 NVC received the AOS corrected forms


07-01-2014 Received IV Bill Invoice, paid.


07-02-2014 PAID status of the mother


07-07-2014 PAID status of the father


07-08-2014 Mailed the supporting docs


07-10-2014 Supporting docs arrived at NVC


07-11-2014 Submitted DS260 of mother


07-13-2014 Submitted DS260 of father


09-04-2014 Called NVC and the lady said CASE COMPLETE! (136 days total from the day they received the I-130)


09-11-2014 Received an email regarding the Interview (5 days from the day the case was completed)


09-15-2014 Status "In Transit" inCEAC


09-16-2014 Status "Ready" CEAC


10-03-2014 Interview/AP/USEM (no record of their medical,DAD needs to get an NBI explanation letter&new NBI clearance with his "aka"


10-8-2014 Mom called St Lukes and asked about the medical results, they said they submitted it already back in June


10-10-2014 Mom mailed the NBI Clearance of my dad


10-14-2014 NBI clearance delivered in USEM


10-06-2014 Visa Issued CEAC


10-09-2014 Got an email that my dad's visa was issued


10-14-2014 Visa delivered 11-29-2014 POE


12-08-2014 SS Card arrived

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