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I did for AOS.

K-1

I-129F Sent : 2008-10-10

I-129F NOA1 : 2008-10-15

I-129F NOA2 : 2009-03-01

Visa Received : 2009-03-20

US Entry : 2009-03-26

Marriage : 2009-05-23

AOS, EAD, AP

Date Filed : 2009-06-04

NOA Date : 2009-06-11

Bio. Appt. : 2009-06-23 (original date July 10th)

AOS Transfer: 2009-07-02

Touch: 2009-07-03

Touch: 2009-07-06

Touch: 2009-07-07

Touch: 2009-07-08

Touch: 2009-07-10 with email regarding pending status.

Touch: 2009-07-20

Touch: 2009-07-21

AP and EAD Approved: 2009-08-03

AP Touch: 2009-08-04

AP Touch: 2009-08-05

EAD second email and Touch 2009-08-06

EAD Touch: 2009-08-07

AOS Approved: 2009-08-10

ROC: petition filed 5-18-11

NOA1 received 5-27-11

Biometrics 7-11-11

Decision Date 1-9-12

Approval letter 1-12-12

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did anybody use highlighter to highlight important details in your I-751 packet?

thanks

I did. Highlighted the names. Just make sure you you can make a copy and it doesnt block that hilighted area, most shouldn't though.

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I did too... Names, address, important information... :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."

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Wrong question.

If you are not sure whether or not you should run a red light when driving, would you ask others:

1) who of you ran a red light?

or would you ask:

2) is its okay to run red light?

There you go.

To answer the question you failed to ask:

No, do not use a highlighter, and no, do not run a red light, no matter how many people got away with it.

Edited by Just Bob

There is no room in this country for hyphenated Americanism. When I refer to hyphenated Americans, I do not refer to naturalized Americans. Some of the very best Americans I have ever known were naturalized Americans, Americans born abroad. But a hyphenated American is not an American at all . . . . The one absolutely certain way of bringing this nation to ruin, of preventing all possibility of its continuing to be a nation at all, would be to permit it to become a tangle of squabbling nationalities, an intricate knot of German-Americans, Irish-Americans, English-Americans, French-Americans, Scandinavian-Americans or Italian-Americans, each preserving its separate nationality, each at heart feeling more sympathy with Europeans of that nationality, than with the other citizens of the American Republic . . . . There is no such thing as a hyphenated American who is a good American. The only man who is a good American is the man who is an American and nothing else.

President Teddy Roosevelt on Columbus Day 1915

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YEP! Especially in larger documents like my will, insurance and deed that were multiple pages and lots of legal BS.

K1 denied, K3/K4, CR-1/CR-2, AOS, ROC, Adoption, US citizenship and dual citizenship

!! ALL PAU!

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Yup.

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Full timeline can be seen in my profile

 

CURRENT STATE OF AFFAIRS - I-130 petition for married sibling
2016

Jul 5 - Receipt date for I-130 petition for my over 21 brother and his wife (both in the UK)

2024

Feb 23 - Sent USCIS a message asking for a processing update

May 6 - Received an email response saying things were progressing normally but that waiting times might be longer

 

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THE OG STORY - From K-1 to Citizenship (a love story)
K-1: Aug 12, 2006 to Jan 17, 2007 - mailed I-129F
AOS: Feb 26, 2007 - Jul 26, 2007
REMOVING CONDITIONS: May 4, 2009 - Oct 3, 2009
CITIZENSHIP: Nov 27, 2012 - May 9, 2013

Note: I immigrated from Canada, not T&T - the timeline is reflective of this.


THE SAGA CONTINUES - IR-5 Story
I-130 for Parents - 2013
Aug ?? - mailed I-130 packages for both mother and father
Sept 10 - NOA1 date
Sept 16 - NOA1s received

2014

Feb 25, 26 & 28 - got emails saying that the cases had been transferred to another office, then to my local office, and then just transferred and are being processed

Mar 17 - got email, attached to one case number only, saying that my A number was changed relating to the I-130 filing

Mar 18 - got emails saying that the petitions are approved http://static-forums.visajourney.com/public/style_emoticons/default/smile.png

2020

Mar 20 - N-400 receipt date for my father
2021

Apr 21 - Biometrics appt.

2022
May 2 - Interview

May 20 - Naturalization ceremony
 



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I did not highlight, because I figured if they scan the documents anywhere, highlighting makes that area come out all black. Instead of standing out, it would become un-readable.

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It doesnt become black when scanned, as long as you use a regular yellow highlighter, so it's safe to use if you want to point some things out, like your joint address, and both names on bills, for example.

To Just_Bob: While not required, the original poster CAN use the highlighter, like many of us have, if he/she wants to, there's no reason not to use it unless you can point us to the directions where it specifically says that highlighters are not allowed. And I didn't see where the OP asked for your input on question asking technique.

Mike.

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Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Brazil
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I did with yellow highlighter to make it easier for the person who is reviewing my file. I highlighted names, addresses and dates on bank statements, flight itineraries and other joint account documents, as well as some separate accounts that arrive on same address.

02/2001 - Met in Europe

08/2004 - Moved to USA

08/2007 - Married in Brazil

09/2007 - Submitted AOS to VSC

12/2007 - AOS approved

09/2009 - Submitted I-751 to CSC

10/2009 - ROC approved (1 month 2 days from receipt date)

12/2010 - Submitted N400

01/2011 - Biometrics (twice)

02/2011 - Citizenship Interview and Civics Test

04/2011 - Oath Ceremony/American Citizen

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I did with yellow highlighter to make it easier for the person who is reviewing my file. I highlighted names, addresses and dates on bank statements, flight itineraries and other joint account documents, as well as some separate accounts that arrive on same address.

Just exactly what I did on mine... :thumbs: I even encircled the stamps on our passports since it was mixed along with other stamps from past trips.

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."

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It doesnt become black when scanned, as long as you use a regular yellow highlighter, so it's safe to use if you want to point some things out, like your joint address, and both names on bills, for example.

To Just_Bob: While not required, the original poster CAN use the highlighter, like many of us have, if he/she wants to, there's no reason not to use it unless you can point us to the directions where it specifically says that highlighters are not allowed. And I didn't see where the OP asked for your input on question asking technique.

Mike.

Mike,

yes, you are absolutely correct: everybody can use a highlighter, run a red traffic light, or rape a child. No argument here. I just said one should not do it, not even in your home country, but you are welcome to do as you please.

"Tips for Filing Petitions and Applications"

April 2008

1. Follow the form’s instructions carefully:

  • Use the most current edition of the form. (You can access the most current edition by selecting “Forms” in the “Related Links” section in the upper right of this web page.)
  • Respond to all questions and provide information in the answer blanks and check boxes.
  • Print or type information using black ink only. IMPORTANT: Do NOT “highlight” or “background shade” entries
  • Make sure the applicant or petitioner signs the form as instructed.
  • Include the correct fee specified in the form instructions. Attach the fee or

    fee waiver by paper clip or staple in the upper left corner of the completed form application or petition.

  • Provide all requested documentation and evidence with the application or petition.
  • Follow the instructions on the notice you receive for biometrics/fingerprinting. The date, time, and location of your appointment will be provided. Take all receipt notices you have with you to your appointment.

There is no room in this country for hyphenated Americanism. When I refer to hyphenated Americans, I do not refer to naturalized Americans. Some of the very best Americans I have ever known were naturalized Americans, Americans born abroad. But a hyphenated American is not an American at all . . . . The one absolutely certain way of bringing this nation to ruin, of preventing all possibility of its continuing to be a nation at all, would be to permit it to become a tangle of squabbling nationalities, an intricate knot of German-Americans, Irish-Americans, English-Americans, French-Americans, Scandinavian-Americans or Italian-Americans, each preserving its separate nationality, each at heart feeling more sympathy with Europeans of that nationality, than with the other citizens of the American Republic . . . . There is no such thing as a hyphenated American who is a good American. The only man who is a good American is the man who is an American and nothing else.

President Teddy Roosevelt on Columbus Day 1915

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It doesnt become black when scanned, as long as you use a regular yellow highlighter, so it's safe to use if you want to point some things out, like your joint address, and both names on bills, for example.

To Just_Bob: While not required, the original poster CAN use the highlighter, like many of us have, if he/she wants to, there's no reason not to use it unless you can point us to the directions where it specifically says that highlighters are not allowed. And I didn't see where the OP asked for your input on question asking technique.

Mike.

Mike,

yes, you are absolutely correct: everybody can use a highlighter, run a red traffic light, or rape a child. No argument here. I just said one should not do it, not even in your home country, but you are welcome to do as you please.

"Tips for Filing Petitions and Applications"

April 2008

1. Follow the form’s instructions carefully:

  • Use the most current edition of the form. (You can access the most current edition by selecting “Forms” in the “Related Links” section in the upper right of this web page.)
  • Respond to all questions and provide information in the answer blanks and check boxes.
  • Print or type information using black ink only. IMPORTANT: Do NOT “highlight” or “background shade” entries
  • Make sure the applicant or petitioner signs the form as instructed.
  • Include the correct fee specified in the form instructions. Attach the fee or

    fee waiver by paper clip or staple in the upper left corner of the completed form application or petition.

  • Provide all requested documentation and evidence with the application or petition.
  • Follow the instructions on the notice you receive for biometrics/fingerprinting. The date, time, and location of your appointment will be provided. Take all receipt notices you have with you to your appointment.

Doesnt that "Do NOT “highlight” or “background shade” entries" refer to the IMMIGRATION FORMS?! The OP and VJ'ers who responded where talkin about highlighting the documents they submitted.

12/29/2007 Got married in the Philippines
03/28/2008 Got 10yr B1/B2 visa
04/12/2008 Arrived in US under B1/B2 visa
08/06/2008 Filed I-539 visa extension
10/23/2008 I-539 approved
02/23/2009 USC wife filed I-130 Chicago Lockbox
02/26/2009 I-130 delivered to Chicago Lockbox
02/27/2009 Medical exam I-693
03/01/2009 Negative result on TB skin test
03/04/2009 I-130 received by California Service Center
03/05/2009 Check cashed by USCIS
03/06/2009 Medical Exam form I-693 released by civil surgeon
03/07/2009 NOA Receipt Notice for I-130
03/14/2009 Mailed I-485, I-864, I-693, I-765 & I-131 thru USPS
03/16/2009 "The Package" delivered to Chicago Lockbox
03/16/2009 I-94 expired after 11 months since arrival
03/25/2009 Check cashed by USCIS
03/26/2009 Received NOA for I-485, I-765, I-131
03/28/2009 Received notice for Biometrics Appointment (April 9)
04/02/2009 Approval Notice for I-130 received
04/09/2009 Biometrics done
05/07/2009 Received Advance Parole Document
05/08/2009 Received Interview Letter
05/09/2009 Received EAD card
05/11/2009 Applied for SSN
05/16/2009 Received SSN
06/23/2009 AOS interview approved
06/27/2009 Welcome Letter received
07/05/2009 Green Card received
06/01/2011 Mailed I-751 Form
06/07/2011 Received NOA for I-751
07/11/2011 Biometrics Done

03/19/2015 Mailed N-400

03/30/2015 NOA Received

04/15/2015 Biometrics Appointment

06/23/2015 Interview

07/22/2015 Oath Ceremony

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