Jump to content
sasha414

aaaah the very mysterious VISA PACKET

By sasha414 in Philippines

 Share

23 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

sasha414 Proficient

sasha414   0

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Philippines
 Timeline
Posted

quick question guys, when i take out my passport from the packet, is it ok to tear off the plastic? i read on the instructions that i should never open the yellow envelope. i tried to open the plastic from the top but it seems like it is so tightly sealed, should i tear it open a bit enough to take out my passport?

feb. 26,2008-----noa1

aug. 26, 2008----transferred to csc

sept. 19, 2008--- approved

NVC:

sept. 26, 2008----got case # from a live operator

oct. 6, 2008 ------received AOS bill/paid online

oct. 7, 2008 ------shows PAID

oct. 14,2008 -----IV fee generated/ paid online

oct. 15,2008 -----shows PAID

oct. 16,2008 -----mailed DS230 overnight

oct. 23,2008 ---- RFE

nov. 3,2008 ----- case complete

nov. 26,2008 --- medical exam

aug. 14,2009 --- remedical finally, passed

aug. 24, 2009 -- interview , passed

aug. 29, 2009 -- visa in hand

sept. 24, 2009 -- POE LAX

Link to comment
Share on other sites
shang Rising Star

shang   0

Posted
Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
 Timeline
Posted
quick question guys, when i take out my passport from the packet, is it ok to tear off the plastic? i read on the instructions that i should never open the yellow envelope. i tried to open the plastic from the top but it seems like it is so tightly sealed, should i tear it open a bit enough to take out my passport?

Yeah you can open the plastic to get your passport

dancingbaby.gif

(Jai Ho)No there is nothing that can stop us(Jai Ho)

Nothing can ever come between us,(Jai Ho)

So come and dance with me,

Jai Ho! (oohh)

She has the answer to everything and the solution to nothing

Link to comment
Share on other sites
David-and-Mae Experienced

David-and-Mae   15

Posted
Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Philippines
 Timeline
Posted

You can get your passport from the plastic but never ever get curious and open the envelope... :thumbs:

N-400 NATURALIZATION

04/04/2011 - Mailed N-400 to AZ Lockbox

04/06/2011 - Received

04/07/2011 - NOA

04/07/2011 - Check cashed

04/14/2011 - Biometrics appointment in the mail

04/21/2011 - Early Biometrics (was scheduled on May 4, 2011)

05/09/2011 - Case Status Notification - In line for interview and testing

05/10/2011 - Case Status Notification - Interview scheduled

05/14/2011 - Interview Appointment Letter in the mail

06/21/2011 - Interview Appointment Date

06/29/2011 - Case Status Notification - Placed in the oath scheduling que

08/16/2011 - Case Status Notification - Oath ceremony scheduled

09/15/2011 - Oath Taking - good riddance!

09/23/2011 - Applied for Passport

10/08/2011 - Passport in the mail

10/17/2011 - Certificate of Naturalization in the mail -- OFFICIALLY DONE!

"Love is a noble act of self-giving, offering trust, faith, and loyalty.

The more you love, the more you lose a part of yourself, yet you don't become less of who you are;

you end up being complete with your loved ones."

Link to comment
Share on other sites
=FoxyBLUE= Proficient

=FoxyBLUE=   2

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Philippines
 Timeline
Posted
quick question guys, when i take out my passport from the packet, is it ok to tear off the plastic? i read on the instructions that i should never open the yellow envelope. i tried to open the plastic from the top but it seems like it is so tightly sealed, should i tear it open a bit enough to take out my passport?

Woohoo!!!! finally!! its there na.....I can't answer your question Ate ganda.....sorry!tee hee

Have a safe trip.....

Link to comment
Share on other sites
adiiann Proficient

adiiann   163

Posted
Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Philippines
 Timeline
Posted

You can tear the transparent plastic but not the yellow envelop with slight triangular tear....

Have a safe trip!

Lifting Condition (I-751)

09/09/2011 - Sent the package to CSC

09/13/2011 - CSC received the package

09/15/2011 - CSC cashed check and NOA1 Received

09/26/2011 - Biometrics Appointment Notice Date (Sent)

10/13/2011 - Early Biometrics

10/19/2011 - Biometrics Appointment

10/26/2011 - GC expiration

11/25/2011 - Received RFE

11/28/2011 - Sent response to RFE

01/13/2012 - Ordered card production (Approved)

01/19/2012 - 10 yrs GC received

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Jamaican JNR Rising Star

Jamaican JNR   2

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Jamaica
 Timeline
Posted
quick question guys, when i take out my passport from the packet, is it ok to tear off the plastic? i read on the instructions that i should never open the yellow envelope. i tried to open the plastic from the top but it seems like it is so tightly sealed, should i tear it open a bit enough to take out my passport?

Be careful not to open the packet with the other info; your should take your passport out of the plastic tho.

JNR

Link to comment
Share on other sites
edp333 Experienced

edp333   9

Posted
Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Philippines
 Timeline
Posted
How long did it take for you to get it after your interview?

Five days according to sasha414's signature timeline:

aug. 24, 2009 -- interview , passed

aug. 29, 2009 -- visa in hand

Naturalization

3/23/14 - N400 package sent to Phoenix

3/27/14 - N400 package delivered

4/3/14 - NOA1 receipt date

4/4/14 - check cashed

04/29/14 - biometrics date

07/01/14 - interview date

xx/xx/xx - Oath Ceremony

Link to comment
Share on other sites
SuperDuper! Mentor

SuperDuper!   230

Posted
Filed: K-1 Visa Timeline
Posted (edited)
You can get your passport from the plastic but never ever get curious and open the envelope... :thumbs:

So you are saying that the huge letters of DO NOT OPEN on the envelope are serious and not just a joke?

Edited by itzallgood

Sign-on-a-church-af.jpgLogic-af.jpgwwiao.gif

Link to comment
Share on other sites
ryandgracey Rising Star

ryandgracey   2

Posted
Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Philippines
 Timeline
Posted
quick question guys, when i take out my passport from the packet, is it ok to tear off the plastic? i read on the instructions that i should never open the yellow envelope. i tried to open the plastic from the top but it seems like it is so tightly sealed, should i tear it open a bit enough to take out my passport?

Hi!!! finally, huh? :)

go ahead and open the plastic bag, take your passport out. You will need to photocopy (I scanned mine) the Immigrant Data Summary so you can get the CFO sticker affixed on your passport (bring a passport-sized pic, too). Did it come with a note about getting your SSN? If it says for you to wait, hay naku...we did that and it turned out that we had to apply for it at the nearest SS office. So when you get here, apply for it already.

Also, I did not throw the plastic bag away; I used it to protect the visa package. Guard that packet with your life and do not put it in your carry-on. Go ahead and surrender the package to Immigration when you get here (bahala na silang mag-dispose of the plastic bag). B)

You're still in Manila, I presume...have your CFO sticker affixed na while you're there.

12-09-08 - INTERVIEW @ 6:30AM...God be with us! --- APPROVED!!!

12-11-08 - VISAS RECEIVED....YAHOOOOO!!!

04-07-09 - POE: Chicago O'hare

04-28-09 - received SSN's (after having to apply for them personally!!!!)

04-30-09 - Received our 2-year GREEN CARDS

01-07-09 - ROC, here we come!!!

01-18-11 - Mailed out I-751

HPIM3434-2.jpg

enKOm5.png

1

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Loolie Proficient

Loolie   56

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Philippines
 Timeline
Posted
quick question guys, when i take out my passport from the packet, is it ok to tear off the plastic? i read on the instructions that i should never open the yellow envelope. i tried to open the plastic from the top but it seems like it is so tightly sealed, should i tear it open a bit enough to take out my passport?

hehehehehehehe...naremember ko before when i opened my packet sobrang nanginginig ako kasi ba naman tinakbo ko tindahan hanggang bahay nung tinext na ako ng mama ko na nandyan na ang inaantay ko...and that time nagpunta ako sa tindahan para tumawag sa delivery office ng visa...

when i opened my packet akala ko mali yung na open ko yung plastic hehehehehehe buti na lang tama na opened ko...kaka exciting kasi pag nahawakan mo na ang visa mo...kaya eenjoy mo muna te sasha414 ang moment mo dyan kasi siguro para ka pang lumulutang sa saya dahil makakasama mo na hubby mo.

God bless you te.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
thepizzadude Proficient

thepizzadude   26

Posted
Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Philippines
 Timeline
Posted

Also, I did not throw the plastic bag away; I used it to protect the visa package. Guard that packet with your life and do not put it in your carry-on. Go ahead and surrender the package to Immigration when you get here (bahala na silang mag-dispose of the plastic bag). B)

I would disagree with this statement, DO PUT IT IN YOUR CARRY ON so that you know where it is at all times, DO NOT PUT IT IN YOUR CHECKED BAG, first because it may get lost and second then you have to dig through your bags after you get off flight and go to customs.

Mailed n-400 : 4-3-14

USCIS Received : 4-4-14

NOA1 Sent : 4-8-14

Biometrics Appt Letter Sent : 4-14-14

Biometrics Appt : 5-5-14

usaflag.gifphilippinesflag.gif

Poverty Guidelines : http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-864p.pdf
VisaJourney Guides : http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...amp;page=guides
K1 Flowchart : http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...amp;page=k1flow
K1/K3 AOS Guide : http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;page=k1k3aos
ROC Guide : http://www.visajourney.com/content/751guide

DSC04023-1.jpg0906091800.jpg93dc3e19-1345-4995-9126-121c2d709290.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites
o0pink0o Mentor

o0pink0o   3

Posted
Filed: K-3 Visa Country: Philippines
 Timeline
Posted
YAY! Congrats! CFO time na :)

My son named Zac

"My son's smile makes my day complete"

zac-1.jpg

VErqm5.png

MY K3 TIMELINE purple4.gifVid of how I prepared my interview documents purple.gifPapers that I brought on my USEM interview

AOS TIMELINE

06.17.2010 - submitted our papers

06.19.2010 - papers arrived at Chicago lockbox

06.24.2010 - Check cashed

06.28.2010 - NOA1 Hardcopy received (9 days from the day they got our papers)

07.05.2010 - Received Biometrics Schedule (July 26)

08.05.2010 - Biometrics done! (had to re-schedule from 7/26 to 8/5)

08.13.2010 - Got my interview letter

08.20.2010 - EAD card on production

09.06.2010 - Got my EAD Card (62 days)

09.07.2010 - Applied for SSN

09.14.2010 - SSN Card received

09.16.2010 - Interview schedule (APPROVED)

09.20.2010 - Welcome Notice Received ("Welcome to the USA")

09.25.2010 - 10 yr Green Card received! (98 days)

Link to comment
Share on other sites
sasha414 Proficient

sasha414   0

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Philippines
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted
How long did it take for you to get it after your interview?

exactly 5 days from the interview ^_^

quick question guys, when i take out my passport from the packet, is it ok to tear off the plastic? i read on the instructions that i should never open the yellow envelope. i tried to open the plastic from the top but it seems like it is so tightly sealed, should i tear it open a bit enough to take out my passport?

Woohoo!!!! finally!! its there na.....I can't answer your question Ate ganda.....sorry!tee hee

Have a safe trip.....

hello there ms beautiful, soon you'll have your visa packet too . a few more weeks, then itll be your turn :dance: good luck on your medical next week.

feb. 26,2008-----noa1

aug. 26, 2008----transferred to csc

sept. 19, 2008--- approved

NVC:

sept. 26, 2008----got case # from a live operator

oct. 6, 2008 ------received AOS bill/paid online

oct. 7, 2008 ------shows PAID

oct. 14,2008 -----IV fee generated/ paid online

oct. 15,2008 -----shows PAID

oct. 16,2008 -----mailed DS230 overnight

oct. 23,2008 ---- RFE

nov. 3,2008 ----- case complete

nov. 26,2008 --- medical exam

aug. 14,2009 --- remedical finally, passed

aug. 24, 2009 -- interview , passed

aug. 29, 2009 -- visa in hand

sept. 24, 2009 -- POE LAX

Link to comment
Share on other sites
sasha414 Proficient

sasha414   0

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Philippines
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted
quick question guys, when i take out my passport from the packet, is it ok to tear off the plastic? i read on the instructions that i should never open the yellow envelope. i tried to open the plastic from the top but it seems like it is so tightly sealed, should i tear it open a bit enough to take out my passport?

Hi!!! finally, huh? :)

go ahead and open the plastic bag, take your passport out. You will need to photocopy (I scanned mine) the Immigrant Data Summary so you can get the CFO sticker affixed on your passport (bring a passport-sized pic, too). Did it come with a note about getting your SSN? If it says for you to wait, hay naku...we did that and it turned out that we had to apply for it at the nearest SS office. So when you get here, apply for it already.

Also, I did not throw the plastic bag away; I used it to protect the visa package. Guard that packet with your life and do not put it in your carry-on. Go ahead and surrender the package to Immigration when you get here (bahala na silang mag-dispose of the plastic bag). B)

You're still in Manila, I presume...have your CFO sticker affixed na while you're there.

thanks Doc Gracey, yup i actually had the visa delivered here so i can run to the cfo office for the sticker. i already attended the seminar before. itll save me a trip to cfo cebu. and yup it came with a note saying ill get the ssn in 3 weeks from arrival , but ill double check on this when i get there just to be sure , thanks for the advice. by the way, cute name for the new baby girl :blush:

feb. 26,2008-----noa1

aug. 26, 2008----transferred to csc

sept. 19, 2008--- approved

NVC:

sept. 26, 2008----got case # from a live operator

oct. 6, 2008 ------received AOS bill/paid online

oct. 7, 2008 ------shows PAID

oct. 14,2008 -----IV fee generated/ paid online

oct. 15,2008 -----shows PAID

oct. 16,2008 -----mailed DS230 overnight

oct. 23,2008 ---- RFE

nov. 3,2008 ----- case complete

nov. 26,2008 --- medical exam

aug. 14,2009 --- remedical finally, passed

aug. 24, 2009 -- interview , passed

aug. 29, 2009 -- visa in hand

sept. 24, 2009 -- POE LAX

Link to comment
Share on other sites
 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
×
×
  • Create New...