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NinJones Explorer

NinJones   18

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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Congratulations! Yay! :dance:


  • CR1 Timeline
  • 11.07.08 - I-130 & Documents Mailed to USCIS via USPS
  • 11.09.08 - Docs signed for by whoever R. Mercado is of USCIS... (via tracking result)
  • 11.18.08 - Application transferred to California Service Center
  • 11.20.08 - NOA1 Received
  • 06.25.09 - Approval Notice sent on e-mail from USCIS.. Yaaaa~Ha!!! Thanks "Bro"!
  • 06.29.09 - NOA2 Approval Notice hard copy recv'd
  • 07.14.09 - AOS Notice letter from NVC recv'd
  • 07.24.09 - Recv'd DS-3032 (choice of agent) with MNL Case No.
  • 07.28.09 - AOS certified check payment recv'd at NVC
  • 08.01.09 - DS-3032 Mailed to NVC via UPS
  • 08.06.09 - DS-3032 acknowledgment
  • 08.08.09 - [iV] Bill for Immigrant Visa e-mail recv'd
  • 08.13.09 - [iV] Bill Paid
  • 08.14.09 - DS-230 Instruction Packet e-mail recv'd
  • 08.20.09 - I-864 acknowledgment
  • 08.27.09 - DS-230 acknowledgment
  • 09.09.09 - NVC Case complete
  • 09.12.09 - Appointment Letter recv'd
  • 09.28.09 - Medical
  • 09.29.09 - Medical Passed
  • 10.02.09 - Visa on hold. CRBA Required.
  • 12.21.09 - Submitted addt'l docs. [white slip: Passport and CRBA]
  • 12.28.09 - Visa approved. Thank you Lord!
  • 01.07.10 - VISA ON HAND on my lucky 7th day of the month! :D
  • 01.12.10 - CFO Seminar at St. Mary's
  • 02.17.10 - POE: Detroit. [destination: Chicago ORD]
  • 03.02.10 - SSN recv'd
  • 03.08.10 - 2 yr. Green Card recv'd
  • 03.09.10 - I-797C Welcome notice recv'd

LaneAndDaisy Enthusiast

LaneAndDaisy   0

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Philippines
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CONGRATULATIONS GUYS......WELCOME TO AMERICA NELIA

OUR K-1 JOURNEY TIMELINE

06-22-2009 ---- NOA1 09-18-2009 ---- NOA2

10-27-2009 ---- Medical 11-11-2009 ---- PEPS for Annulment Issue 11-18-09 ----Received PEPS Result

12-04-2009 ---- Interview 12-12-2009 ---- Visa Received

12-18-2009 ---- Flight to US via PAL ...POE - LAX

03-02-2010 ---- SSN and State ID

---AOS TIMELINE---

02-09-2010 ---- Mailed AOS( 485, 864, 131, 765, 1145)

02-12-2010 ---- AOS Package Received by DHS-USCIS

02-18-2010 ---- E-Notification, SMS and NOA Hardcopy Received

03-15-2010 ---- Biometrics Appointment in Milwaukee, WI

04-09-2010 ---- Authorization for Parole/Travel Dox Received

04-16-2010 ---- EAD Card Received

05-12-2010 ---- Interview Schedule in Milwaukee..PASSED!!! Thank You Lord!

05-17-2010 ---- Welcome Notice arrived in mail

06-01-2010 ---- Received Instruction Permit Card from DMV

06-10-2010 ---- 2-yr. GC/PRC arrived today in the mail..SALAMAT PO LORD!

12-12-2010 ---- Got my DMV License

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AbbynSheryl   0

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We got threw are interview yesturday with not a hitch and passed! Im glad im here with her in PH though it seems se woulda passed without me. We will fly outta here for Vegas on the 14th $1300 for her from PAL with no immigrant discount :(

Thanks for everyons help here as I theres no way i coulda did it without you!

congrats

abby n sheryl

Our time line for CR1 visa took only 5 months and 1 week or 156 days; from the filing the I-130 on the 03-12-2009 to Approval of NOA2 on the 05/13/2009, then Interview on the 08/18/2009 at Manila, Philippines. We had a daughter on the 11-12-2010 named AISHA JOY means HAPPY LIFE.a1_opt-1.jpga2_opt-1.jpga3_opt-1.jpg

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RVIANE♛   5

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We got threw are interview yesturday with not a hitch and passed! Im glad im here with her in PH though it seems se woulda passed without me. We will fly outta here for Vegas on the 14th $1300 for her from PAL with no immigrant discount :(

Thanks for everyons help here as I theres no way i coulda did it without you!

you didnt get an immigrant discount cause K1 doesnt considered as immigrant, anyway CONGRATS :thumbs:

Edited by DianneWalgreens

03.14.2011 -------I-751 sent overnight

03.15.2011 -------package says "Delivered"

03.30.2011 -------ASC Appointment Notice Received

04.22.2011 -------Biometrics Appointment

08.29.2011--------APPROVED! GC RECEIVED!

I'm the wife of an American Soldier;

I'm the hope that lives within him after storm clouded days.

The freedom from war that gives wings to his heart,

May they reach across the miles and bind our hearts together

against all that we must face in this world. ❤

MayaLar Enthusiast

MayaLar   0

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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congrats!

Congrats!!!2010 is such a great year to start with good news isn't it???God is really good..... :dance::dance::dance:

01/05/10 - Visa on Hand

01/16/10 - POE Seattle Tacoma airport, WA

02/03/10 - Received SSN

03/09/10 - 2nd year Anniversary

04/12/10 - AOS, EAD, AP Application Submitted

04/14/10 - USCIS received package(AOS application)

04/22/10 - got email notification receipt number

04/24/10 - Received hard copy I-797 notice of action (AOS, EAD, AP)

04/30/10 - Biometrics notice thru mail

05/11/10 - Biometrics Appointment

calico1 Explorer

calico1   1

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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Congrats :thumbs: .................. :dance:

once you find her..never let her go

6 trips to phili from 10-05 to 11-08

married CDO 11-18-08

I-130 sent 12-30-08

noa1 reciept 1-08-09

I-130 approved 6-14-09 Cal serv center NVC recieved 6-28-09

3032 choice sent 7-1-09

AOS fee bill generated 7-1-09

IV bill generated 7-7-09

IV bill credited 7-14-09

AOS bill credited 7-24-09

ds 230 sent to NVC 7-28-09

AOS 864 sent to NVC 7-28-09

ds 230 & 864 recieved 8-5-09 priority/cert. mail

case completed 8-13-09

St. Lukes 10-6, 10-7 - 09' she passed :)

Interview date US embassy Manila 10-23-09..visa refused "additional NBI "aka" needed"

additional NBI aka submitted 10-26-09

VISA arrived via AIR21 to CDO 11-03-09

Wife arrives USofA 11-17-09 Our journey a to z 4.6 years

Wife's SSN card arrives 11-28-09

Wife's Green card arrives 12-05-09...faster than expected

removal of conditions

I-751 app file date 8-18-11 CSC

NOA receipt 8-20-11

I-797c biometrics 9-28-11

EricN Enthusiast

EricN   0

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Wow, that was some nice processing and approval time records!! CONGRATS!

11/12/08: Married in Illigan City, PH
USCIS Journey:
11/18/08: Mailed in I-130s
11/28/08: I-130s NOA-1 notice
12/11/08: Mailied in I-129f
12/17/08: I-129f NOA-1 notice
02/24/09 I-130 and I-129f NOA2 Received (email notification) NOA2 in 89 days!! and 03/02/09 I-130s and I-129f NOA2 Hard Copy Received in Mail
NVC Journey:
03/03/2009: NVC Received/Case number assigned for I-130
03/11/2009: DS-3032/AOS Fee Bill Generateed (received via email); Emailed DS-3032; IIN# Assigned/Paid AOS Bill (online)
03/12/2009: AOS Fee shows "Paid" / Cover Sheet Available
03/16/2009: IV Fee Bill Generated (online)
03/17/2009: IV Fee Bill shows "Paid" / Cover Sheet Available
03/18/2009: AOS I-864 package received at NVC
03/23/2009: AOS I-864 pkg reviewed and approved at NVC
03/24/2009: IV DS-230 package received at NVC (also recieved an RFE for "not paying" IV Bill. Hello NVC!! It was paid already a week ago!! )
04/10/2009: NVC CASE COMPLETE in 37 days!!
US Consulate Manila, Philippines
05/04-05/09: Medical Exams (Round 1)
01/20/10: Round 2 Medical Exams - DAY 1 complete
01/26/10: Exam Day 2 - Immunizations complete, interview day assigned.
01/28/10: INTERVIEW - missing requirement of NBI with incorrect spelling of family name. NBI "AKA"received same afternoon.
02/01/10: Delivered NBI "AKA" to Embassy.
02/03/10: VISA Approved
02/25/10: POE Honolulu, HI USA.....Transfer to Seattle, WA....
04/10/10: Permanent Residency Card recieved.
04/25/10: SSN received

Bryan+Nelia 4life Explorer

Bryan+Nelia 4life   0

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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you didnt get an immigrant discount cause K1 doesnt considered as immigrant, anyway CONGRATS :thumbs:

Well thx for congrats, but the PAL agent told us it was due to it being peak travel season. Kinda sux that a one way ticket is the same as round trip. But hey at least this part is over! :thumbs::dance:

Bryan+Nelia 4life Explorer

Bryan+Nelia 4life   0

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Congratulations!!!

It's nice to hear someone's success story, honestly i am anxious and worried. Our K1- journey is about to start. Any advise?

How did the interview go?

:thumbs:

Thank you! I was very worried myself, as I had some evidence of support issues but they didnt even look at anything but I-134 and tax returns! As far as interview, I think it was a breeze. We got there about 6:30 for our 7am interview so that kinda put us a little further back in the que. We went to the first window to submit the 3 docs and get our number assigned.

About half an hour later our number 7008 sent us to window 27 for the pre-screener. She was a Phil woman and that made me nervous (I have heard that usally the pinoy pre-screeners are grumpy) She asked for our support docs and asked me to sit on the chairs near the window, which I guessed was so she could ask Nelia questions without me helping. She asked her when we first met and Nelia looks at me as if she didnt know, I was like oh no this lady isnt gonna like that. Well she answered ok and they continued in Tagalog. She asked for a few emails and photos, which she then returned to us and said to remove the ones of us kissing. I included 4 or 5 of those because I figured they were good evidence, but the lady said they were inappropriate? Go figure. Then she asked for any greeting cards our letters, ok no problem as we have about a dozen cards. Sorry maam these need to be put back in the envelopes they came in! Panic starts, I hoped they didnt ask for envelopes because alot of the cards I sent to her were in boxes with other gifts so no indivisual postage on mine. Whatever I didn't relize the lady said prepare them for our final interview as the consular will ask fo them. I told Nelia that is her opinion just like the photos of us kissing. So anyways we fixed them up as best as we could. She told us to go sit and wait for fingerprinting. I thought the lady was mean but Nelia said she was actualy kinda nice. (they spoke in tag so I didnt know what they were saying oh well.

Didnt even sit down they called us to fingerprint LOL were standing there trying to organize our cards into there respective envelopes (what little ones we had). That was very simple process, go back and wait on blue chairs.

Wait about 30mins for interview, door 28. We followed a friend we met during the process she came out and smiled and told us approved so we felt relieved! Went in and sat in front of an American white woman, she was cheerful and greeted Nelia. She had her raise her right hand and swear to tell the truth yada yada. She then asked Nelia a few quetions about me, like where does "he" work and who is "your" petitioner and when did "he" propose? I spoke up and said "he" is me btw because it didnt seem she knew who I was lol. She laughed a little and said she knew. She said well congrats and welcome to the US, that was it! she didnt ask for nothing nada zip! She said proceed to Air21 and pay for delivery, I told her we would like to pick up the Visa as we will be here in Manila till our departure. She wrote something on a purple card and told us to wait for our number to be called for instructions on picking up your Visa.

The funniest part of the whole thing was the little amount of evidence they wanted to see. Nelia was actually mad that they didnt even ask to see her engagement ring! We prepared so much evidence it was sick. I guess it was better to be prepared for the worst, then fall short on something. I also think double and triple checking accuarcy of documents is important too. I really did a nice job on the I-129f portion and I think that definetly made thier job easier which in turn made the whole process easier.

Sorry for the long winded reply but I guess this was a good spot to post about our interview lol. Once again I would like to thank VJ and all its family for all the help getting us threw this. We couldnt have done it without you.

So cheer up and be confident, fill out everything acurately and the rest will fll into place.

P.S. I made up a list of things to prepare for interview with anything usefull I found here on the forums, its sort of a checklist to make sure you have everything you need. PM me your email and I will send it out to anyone who needs it!

 
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