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Bethany   1

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Ghana
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My husband picked up his visa this morning in Accra!!!! We are so excited!!!!! It took 17 months and 1 day since we sent our paperwork. Have faith people...it's a very long and hard process but worth the wait!!!! I can't wait to see my husband!!!

07/15/08- Married in Accra, Ghana

08/14/08- I130 SENT!!!

08/19/08- Recieved

08/25/08- NOA1

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NOTHING HAPPENED FOR 4 MONTHS!!!!

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12/27/08- Notice of case transfer to California

01/26/09- Found out all at once that USCIS approved our petition AND sent it to the NVC, got NVC case number as well.

04/03/09- CASE COMPLETE!!!!!!!

Waiting......waiting......waiting!! :(

10/30/09- INTERVIEW NOTIFICATION!!!!!

12/10/09- Interview in ACCRA!

Co-sponsor needed-NVC approved my sponsorship, USEM required more. :( So sad.

12/30/09- Return interview-APPROVED!!!!!!!!!

01/15/10- VISA IN HAND!!!!!

01/17/10- REUNITED in the USA!!!!!

SO happy to have my hubby here! Sorry I didn't update, once he came, I spent very little time online. The journey is SO SO HARD, but SOOOOO WORTH IT!!!!!

JohnAnwesha Rising Star

JohnAnwesha   4

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: India
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wow,you have had a long wait.

And congratulations for making it through.!

Please pat yourselves,you guys deserve it totally

K-1 Visa

11/03/09:I-129F sent to VSC

11/06/09:NOA1

03/02/10:NOA2 !!!

05/24/10:Interview!!-Approved!

POE: 28th June

AOS

07/20/2010: AOS sent

07/21/2010: Received at Chicago Lockbox

07/27/2010:text and email notifications received,cheque cashed!

07/30/2010:NOA1 received for EAD

08/02/2010:NOA1s for AOS/AP received

08/11/2010: AP touched

08/18/2010:I-485 transferred to CSC

08/19/2010:I-485 touched, 08/24: I-485 physically in CSC now,08/25 :I-485 touched

08/27/2010:put in service request with USCIS for Biometrics letter

09/08/2010:AP approved and EAD touched

09/11/2010:AP and EAD touched

09/14/2010:Biometrics walk-in successful (10/01/2010:Original biometrics appt)

09/13/2010:AP last touched

09/14/2010:EAD card production ordered and AOS touched

09/15/2010:EAD and AOS touched

09/20/2010:Received AP in the mail

09/24/2010:EAD in mail

10/13/2010:GC card production ordered

10/14 and 10/15: AOS touched

10/20/2010: GC received- Done with USCIS till June,2012

My humble blog:

http://songbird24.wordpress.com/

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edward toro Explorer

edward toro   3

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Colombia
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Congratulations. Long wait. your are a good example for not to give up!

USCIS Journey

I-130 Filed: 04-01-2009

NOA1: 04-09-2009

I-130 Approved on Nov 19, 2009

NVC Journey Dec. 2009

Dec 4: wife's case was entered at NVC

Jan 08: Sing in failed......wow thanks GOD. Jan 11: CASE COMPLETE TOTAL TIME 24 BUSINESS DAYS OR 38 CALENDAR DAYS FOR CASE COMPLETE.

Feb 5: Interview date scheduled. Interview on March 23, 2010

Embassy Journey 1.0

March 23, 2010: Interview date. Wife placed on AP, Baby required new birth cert.

April 21, 2010: Wife out of AP she needs to get an approved I-212 from USCIS, Baby birth cert. issue resolved.

I-212 Waiver @ USCIS Journey

May 10, 2010: Filed form I-212

Sept. 9, 2010: I-212 Approved

Embassy Journey 2.0

Sept. 22, 2010 New Interview date.

Sept 22, 2010 VISA APPROVED.

Waiting for visa to arrive at Cali-Colombia.

effieb Enthusiast

effieb   1

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Filed: Country: Ghana
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My husband picked up his visa this morning in Accra!!!! We are so excited!!!!! It took 17 months and 1 day since we sent our paperwork. Have faith people...it's a very long and hard process but worth the wait!!!! I can't wait to see my husband!!!

OOOOOOHHHHHHH! What a relief Hah! Congra :dance::dance::dance: tulations :thumbs::dance::thumbs::dance: No more stress!

Heather Rae Enthusiast

Heather Rae   2

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Ghana
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My husband picked up his visa this morning in Accra!!!! We are so excited!!!!! It took 17 months and 1 day since we sent our paperwork. Have faith people...it's a very long and hard process but worth the wait!!!! I can't wait to see my husband!!!

Congratulations!!!!!! Maybe you could share your story and experience with me.....I'm just getting started.... Just Got back from Ghana...Jan 9th..... Need all the help and Hope I can get.......

Again Congratulations!!!!!

nandr Contributor

nandr   0

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Ghana
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My husband picked up his visa this morning in Accra!!!! We are so excited!!!!! It took 17 months and 1 day since we sent our paperwork. Have faith people...it's a very long and hard process but worth the wait!!!! I can't wait to see my husband!!!

CONGRATULATIONS ........................ CONGRATULATIONS ........................ CONGRATULATIONS ........................ :dance: :dance: :dance: YOUR BLESSED TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER LIKE ALWAYS

jan23 Explorer

jan23   1

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Timeline
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My husband picked up his visa this morning in Accra!!!! We are so excited!!!!! It took 17 months and 1 day since we sent our paperwork. Have faith people...it's a very long and hard process but worth the wait!!!! I can't wait to see my husband!!!

woow thats great!

i know how it feels like

me i just recieve my visa last jan12 2010

good luck and god bless u

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~ameriptian~   54

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Egypt
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Congratulations!! :dance:

ROC Timeline

8/1/12: ROC window opens
9/4/12: ROC packet sent
9/8/12: ROC packet delivered to VSC
9/12/12: Check cashed
9/14/12: NOA letter received (NOA dated 9/10/12)
9/20/12: Biometrics letter received (Bio appointment 10/15/12)
10/12/12: Early biometrics walk-in

4/27/13: RFE received

6/17/13: RFE response sent

7/1/13: ROC petition approved

7/5/13: GC received in the mail.

susan_seth Contributor

susan_seth   0

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Filed: K-3 Visa Country: Ghana
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My husband picked up his visa this morning in Accra!!!! We are so excited!!!!! It took 17 months and 1 day since we sent our paperwork. Have faith people...it's a very long and hard process but worth the wait!!!! I can't wait to see my husband!!!

:dance::dance::dance: Wonderful and so happy for you. :dance::dance::dance:

Our turn to :dance: . Purchased ticket to support my husband for his interview Feb 2nd. Anyone want to fly along with me

?

Please fill us in. :thumbs:

Met on line Yahoo Christian chat room Dec 2007

Invited to Ghana Dec 2008

Married Dec 24th 2008

Returned to USA Jan. 2, 2009

I-130 sent: March 02, 2009

Check cashed March 12,2009

NOA 1 Never recieved :(

NOA 2 APPROVED March 30th, 2009 :)

Purchased ticket for Ghana for Aug 4th, 2009 :)

Let's Pray!!!

Waiting :( Again..........................

2009-06-24 Tracking my passport

2009-06-29 Recieved Visa Ghana here I come

2009-07-2 Missing Documents UGG BS

It's a Brand New Day!

2009-07-20 Missing Documents are @ NVC NOW!!!

Waiting Again!

2009-08-20 Case Complete @ NVC

Waiting for Appointment Date for hubby

2009-08-25 Back from Ghana :( I had a great time!

No October Interview :(

Waiting...........................

No Nov....

Invited for Christmas.

Blood clot in leg from last trip :(

No Dec.... No Anniversary together :( No Christmas........

Waiting................

No Jan......

Harrah for Feb!!!!!!!!!!!

Interview Feb 2,2010

OMG....Please Please Please send Seth home to me.

Flying to Ghana to be with my man for interview :):):)

Interview Rescheduled for March 22.....

Raising money for my next trip to Ghana....

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Look out US Embassy Here I come again.

Please Dear Lord Help us be together

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Dina-Rich Contributor

Dina-Rich   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Ghana
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My husband picked up his visa this morning in Accra!!!! We are so excited!!!!! It took 17 months and 1 day since we sent our paperwork. Have faith people...it's a very long and hard process but worth the wait!!!! I can't wait to see my husband!!!

Praise God! Blessed are the patient for they will see each other !

Congratulations - now how long will it take for him to come over?

The Attipoe's Richard & Dina

11/15/2008 - Met online

06/05/2009 - Married in Accra

06/06/2009 - Left Ghana :-(

07/01/2009 - Sent I-130 & G325A

07/06/2009 - Received I-130 & G325A

07/08/2009 - NOA1

07/09/2009 - Cashed $355. check

07/13/2009 - Received NOA1 hard copy in mail

09/14/2009 - Received NOA2 hard copy in mail

09/21/2009 - Received NVC Case Number via phone

09/26/2009 - Received I-864 Bill

09/26/2009 - I-864 Fee Paid Online

09/28/2009 - Sent DS-3032 via Email to NVC

09/30/2009 - NVC Payment Received - Received Cover Letter for I-864

09/30/2009 - Sent I-864EZ to NVC Via Priority Mail

10/05/2009 - USPS Delivery Confirmation of I-864

10/16/2009 - Received Email; DS-3032 AOS to receive IV Bill with instructions

10/20/2009 - Received IV Fee Bill

10/20/2009 - Email from NVC Received I-864. DS-230 & Fee request

10/20/2009 - Email from NVC Received Instructions-Pay IV Fee then send DS-230

10/21/2009 - IV Fee Bill

10/23/2009 - IV Fee Paid

11/12/2009 - Sent DS-230 Package to NVC via Express Mail

11/16/2009 - Delivered, November 16, 2009, 11:55 am, PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801

12/02/2009 - RFE

12/10/2009 - Sent Evidence requested to NVC via USPS Express mail

12/11/2009 - NVC Received RFE

12/23/2009 - Case Completed at NVC now the wait for an interview.

09/xx/2010 - Case expedition request. Serious illness.

11/05/2010 - Expedition Request granted.

11/23/2010 - Interview

12/29/2010 - Visa GRANTED! Return on 1/7/2011 to pickup

01/07/2011 - Visa Picked up.

01/12/2011 - on plane in route to USA!

01/13/2011 - Arrived in USA.

Bethany Apprentice

Bethany   1

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Ghana
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Thanks y'all!

He leaves tomorrow!!!!! I'M SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

07/15/08- Married in Accra, Ghana

08/14/08- I130 SENT!!!

08/19/08- Recieved

08/25/08- NOA1

~~

NOTHING HAPPENED FOR 4 MONTHS!!!!

~~

12/27/08- Notice of case transfer to California

01/26/09- Found out all at once that USCIS approved our petition AND sent it to the NVC, got NVC case number as well.

04/03/09- CASE COMPLETE!!!!!!!

Waiting......waiting......waiting!! :(

10/30/09- INTERVIEW NOTIFICATION!!!!!

12/10/09- Interview in ACCRA!

Co-sponsor needed-NVC approved my sponsorship, USEM required more. :( So sad.

12/30/09- Return interview-APPROVED!!!!!!!!!

01/15/10- VISA IN HAND!!!!!

01/17/10- REUNITED in the USA!!!!!

SO happy to have my hubby here! Sorry I didn't update, once he came, I spent very little time online. The journey is SO SO HARD, but SOOOOO WORTH IT!!!!!

Nwanyioma Rising Star

Nwanyioma   11

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Nigeria
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Congratulations.All the best.

AOS Timeline
7-23-2010 AOS package mailed priority via USPS to Chicago Lockbox (expected delivery date 7-26-2010)
7-27-2010 AOS package delivered
8-3-2010 NOA 1 AOS/EAD/AP (received hard copy NOA 1's in mailbox 8-7-2010)
8-6-2010 AOS/EAD/AP Touched
8-9-2010 AOS/EAD/AP Touched
9-15-2010 Biometrics walk-in at Alexandria,VA ASC(original appointment date 10-5-2010)
9-15-2010 AOS/EAD Touched
9-16-2010 AOS/EAD Touched
9-22-2010 EAD/AP Touched
9-22-2010 EAD card production ordered. Approved!!!!!
9-23-2010 EAD/AP Touched
9-30-2010 EAD received in mail
10-4-2010 Received interview letter in the mail
11-9-2010 AOS interview 11:00am in Baltimore, Maryland
11-9-2010 Greencard approved!!

susan_seth Contributor

susan_seth   0

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Filed: K-3 Visa Country: Ghana
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Thanks y'all!

He leaves tomorrow!!!!! I'M SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cool..........So happy for you two. :thumbs:

Met on line Yahoo Christian chat room Dec 2007

Invited to Ghana Dec 2008

Married Dec 24th 2008

Returned to USA Jan. 2, 2009

I-130 sent: March 02, 2009

Check cashed March 12,2009

NOA 1 Never recieved :(

NOA 2 APPROVED March 30th, 2009 :)

Purchased ticket for Ghana for Aug 4th, 2009 :)

Let's Pray!!!

Waiting :( Again..........................

2009-06-24 Tracking my passport

2009-06-29 Recieved Visa Ghana here I come

2009-07-2 Missing Documents UGG BS

It's a Brand New Day!

2009-07-20 Missing Documents are @ NVC NOW!!!

Waiting Again!

2009-08-20 Case Complete @ NVC

Waiting for Appointment Date for hubby

2009-08-25 Back from Ghana :( I had a great time!

No October Interview :(

Waiting...........................

No Nov....

Invited for Christmas.

Blood clot in leg from last trip :(

No Dec.... No Anniversary together :( No Christmas........

Waiting................

No Jan......

Harrah for Feb!!!!!!!!!!!

Interview Feb 2,2010

OMG....Please Please Please send Seth home to me.

Flying to Ghana to be with my man for interview :):):)

Interview Rescheduled for March 22.....

Raising money for my next trip to Ghana....

************************************

Look out US Embassy Here I come again.

Please Dear Lord Help us be together

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