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baron555   934

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Quick posting then have to get back to sitting duties:

Alla and Leonid and the dog Nika made it successfully here on Monday, Dec. 7.

They were accompanied by Tonya and Misha and their dog Buster. It was very nice of all to help each other; I guess there were things that came up that each was able to help the group overcome.

To summarize, everything went well, the boys behaved during the flight (SAS, Moscow to Stockholm to Chicago). POE was a piece of cake; less than one hour from landing and they all were walking through the double doors.

Alla was able to Skype with her Mom for a while yesterday and told her she was happy and all here is normal (we have Tvoroq and Kefir and fruit and vegetables, just like Russia!!).

Actually I am glad that Alla and I took the detailed time to learn all about every little aspect of each other's lives; I had everything in order and ready so that the living transition, especially for Leonid, is going very smoothly. He is adjusting to the time change as planned; he should be back on schedule today. She may need one more day.

They landed at noon so were able to catch the "sights" on the drive home from OHare. Yesterday we went shopping at Walmart, et. al. She still can not believe the cost of everything is so low versus what she paid for the same stuff (or less) in Moscow. Today we may go to one of the Malls for cosmetics and other things.

Grilled Salmon and Vegetables last night with wine; just like what was shown in the the photos I had sent during the summer. As planned (using my laptop and Skype) she knew where everything was in the house (more or less and stop asking for permission, just go and open every door and drawer, there are no secrets). Leonid is, well, a 2 year old and I am his best play buddy. He's a Mama's boy but does listen to me and does take to my explanation (and corrections) as thought. He's still learning everything and pushes the buttons (as seen during our Skyping) but all in all is a very nice boy. He loves his car seat and falls asleep in it (good for future car trips).

And going to bed is enjoyable now. It is still hard to believe our dreams have come true; we are back in each others arms again.

Tnx to all for your warm wishes, excellent discussion (both pro and con), and your support.

I will not be a stranger and will post a family photo when I can.

Alla and Phil and Nike and Baron (my dog)

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Phil (Lockport, near Chicago) and Alla (Lobnya, near Moscow)

As of Dec 7, 2009, now Zero miles apart (literally)!

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sachinky Mentor

sachinky   464

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Your post makes me so happy. Congratulations and best wishes for a great life ahead! :)

03/27/2009: Engaged in Ithaca, New York.
08/17/2009: Wedding in Calcutta, India.
09/29/2009: I-130 NOA1
01/25/2010: I-130 NOA2
03/23/2010: Case completed.
05/12/2010: CR-1 interview at Mumbai, India.
05/20/2010: US Entry, Chicago.
03/01/2012: ROC NOA1.
03/26/2012: Biometrics completed.
12/07/2012: 10 year card production ordered.

09/25/2013: N-400 NOA1

10/16/2013: Biometrics completed

12/03/2013: Interview

12/20/2013: Oath ceremony

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jimnlena Community Regular

jimnlena   8

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:thumbs: Glad all is going smooth!! :thumbs: I hope our transition goes as well!

I-751 Vermont
Mailed 4/03/2012
Check Cashed 4/10/2012
Noa1 4/12/2012 receipt date 4/6/2012
Biometrics 4/19/2012 letter recieved
Biometrics 5/01/2012 done
Tic Toc, Tic Toc, Tic Toc, Tic toc..................................................

5/10/2013 Info pass for another year stamp

Tic Toc, Tic Toc.....................................

Second biometrics letter received 7/6/2013

Tic toc tic toc..........................................................................................

4/10/14 info pass for another year

Tic Toc, Tic toc

3/30/2015 info pass for another year stamp

9/10/2015 Notice for I-751 interview 9/22/2015 Our gov is so efficient just gotta love em in charge of health care!!

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LvivLovers   39

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Congratulations! It's a long wait, but it's worth it! :thumbs: Enjoy your new lives!

Wife's visa journey:

03/19/07: Initial mailing of I-129F.

07/07/11: U.S. Citizenship approved and Oath Ceremony!

MIL's visa journey:

07/26/11: Initial mailing of I-130.

05/22/12: Interview passed!

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Jonathan Matthies   1

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That's awesome news! I hope to be mimicking your adventures in a couple days. I just hope it's not numb-#### cold when she arrives. It's -11 and I have spent the past year and a half proclaiming how much nicer a Denver winter was going to be when compared to Vladivostok. C'mon sunshine!

06/05/08 - First meeting on dating Website

05/04/09 - First Face to Face meeting in Vladivostok

07/06/09 - I-129F delivered to CSC via UPS

07/09/09 - NOA1 Received

07/12/09 - Touched

10/02/09 - NOA2 Notification

10/05/09 - NOA2 Hard Copy

10/15/09 - NVC Receipt

10/26/09 - MOW Receipt

12/07/09 - Interview Successful!!

12/12/09 - Entry to USA

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1HappyGuy   45

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That's great news. Welcome to America Alla and Leonid. We all hope you will be very happy here.

The long wait is finally over. :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

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Martyshk   137

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Congratulations!

This is the greatest feeling of happiness, when your loved ones are finally with you after waiting for so long.

Enjoy and cherish that feeling.

Слава Україні!

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Chris_Жанна   11

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Sounds like you guys are off to a great new beginning!

Very happy for you. :D

K-1,VSC, Moscow Consulate

I-129F sent:2009-06-04

NOA1: 2009-06-09

NOA2: 2009-09-16

NVC Received: 2009-09-17

NVC Left: 2009-09-22

Consulate Received: 2009-09-25

Medical: IOM, Moscow, 2009-12-07

Interview: 2009-12-08

Visa Received: 2009-12-14

Arrival to USA: 2010-01-15

Marriage: 2010-03-27

AOS, EAD, AP

CIS Office: Charleston, SC

Filed AOS Package: 2010-05-26

NOA: 2010-06-04

Bio Appt: 2010-07-09

AOS Transfer to CSC: 2010-06-30

EAD Card Production Order: 2010-08-04

AP Received: 2010-08-09

ROC

I-751 sent: 2012-7-11

NOA-1: 2012-8-1

Bio-Appointment: 2012-9-19

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slim   1,514

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Awesome!

Congrats to all of you, enjoy the rest of your Visa Journey because now the fun begins!

Русский форум член.

Ensure your beneficiary makes and brings with them to the States a copy of the DS-3025 (vaccination form)

If the government is going to force me to exercise my "right" to health care, then they better start requiring people to exercise their Right to Bear Arms. - "Where's my public option rifle?"

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Brad and Vika   129

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Baron - nice to see that everything is going as planned. Do keep in touch, and definitely post up the happy picks!

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Travelers - not tourists

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