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Bajih   4

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I do not know what to make of this. Give me your thoughts. My hands are still shaking... :wow:

The US Embassy in Damascus called me this morning. The officer apologized for calling on a holiday (MLK Day), stated who he was (I got his name), and proceeded to tell me that they realize it has been a long time between the interview and now due my SO being Iraqi. He had a note from his superior that he needed to call me to verify that I was still involved in the relationship. At that point I was basically screaming-yes, oh yes!

From what I could gather, it sounded like they had a few more things to do- but needed this verification to push it through. He said he will not get his visa tomorrow, but he gave me the impression that things were close.

Dang-I wish there would have been some way I could have recorded that phone call. I almost didn't pick it up because it is usually someone trying to sell me something. When he started to talk, I heard the word "officer" and didn't hang up because I have a hard time hanging up on our local police officers when they collect money for a local charity. Am I ever glad I didn't hang up! Whew!

We have been in AP since last April. If there is anyone out there who has been in AP a long time and had a similar phone call- please let me know. What I question is why they had to call to verify. I want to keep this POSITIVE.. and I pray that this means we are close! (and not that they just found our file on the bottom of someone's pile and said "oops") What do you all think?

This was good news for us today- it is his 40th birthday today as well so this was a good birthday surprise. :dance:

Thank you all.

Baj

ah. the longing....

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Bobby+Umit   161

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They probably called because of the length of the delay in the visa issuance.

Probably covering the bases -some people grow apart after a long time apart (more so with K-1's)

Looks like things are moving now.

My Advice is usually based on "Worst Case Scenario" and what is written in the rules/laws/instructions. That is the way I roll... -Protect your Status - file before your I-94 expires.

WARNING: Phrases in this post may sound meaner than they were intended to be. Read the Adjudicator's Field Manual from USCIS

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bridget and alen   0

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congratulations....I know this has been a long scarey wait for you .i have been following your story.hopefully this means ur at the end of your journey....blessings bridget and alen

bridget

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wellmux   3

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i hope u hear a very good news this week , do something send an email to ur embassy and les see what they answer if the AP is over they will reply u.

NATURALIZATION Timelines.
09-23-2013 N-400 Sent
09-25-2013 N-400 Delivered
09-26-2013 Priority Date
10-1-2013 Acceptance Email/Text
10-1-2013 Check Cashed
10-04-2013 Received Receipt
10-7-2013 Finger Print Letter received
10-28-2013 Finger Print Date
10-29-2013 Status Changed to Inline for interview
11-06-2013 Interview scheduled
11-09-2013 Interview Letter Received
11-25-2013 Yellow Letter to bring Drivers License,
12-12-13. Interview Date /// Approved
12-16-2013 In-line for oath Scheduling
4-16-2014 Text/Email that Scheduled For oath ceremony
4-19-2014 Received Oath Letter
5-16-2014 , Oath Ceremony, I am a New Citizen. Thanks Allah.
Notice to everyone reading my Naturalization Timeline
That it took me 5 months to have oath after the interview is only because i requested for a name change,
this is what delayed my case by months

______________________________________

4th Sep 2009 Interview ISL Embassy
Administrative Processing Starts
28 April 2010 AP completed just out of blue.
30 April 2010 Visa received


21 Months Total from start to VISA received


8 Months in AP TOTAL 239 Days

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tenderheartusa79 Experienced

tenderheartusa79   14

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It sounds good .I have been under AP for almost 10 months .people from DOS visited my fiancee '' the USC'' instead of calling her .

It seems like they are working on your case .

I hope that you will hear good news soon inshaallah .

Mohamed

Nothing's impossible . Nothing's unreachable .When I am weary you make me stronger

This love is beautiful .So unforgettable . I feel no winter cold when we are together .

Will you stand by me ?!!!Hold on and never let me go .

Will you stand by me?!! With you i know i belong . When the story gets told .

When day turns into night .I look into your eyes . I see my future now .All the world and its wonder

This love wont fade away.And through the hardest days . I will never question us .You are the reason my only reason.

I'm blessed to find what i need in a world loosing hope. you are my only believe .

You make things right every time after time.....

Will you stand by me ?!!!

I love you so much and i miss you so much more .

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diamondback78   0

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congrats! hopefully things move quickly for you both now

11/10/07 married my SO

1/5/08 trip 2 DR for 10 days

7/10/08 DR for 10 days

8/23/08 mailed I-130

8/29/08 USICS in Vermont accepted

12/22/08 Case transfered to CA Service Center

12/28/09 DR for New Years and Birthday

1/28/09 Received SDO #

2/4/09 Paid AOS fee

2/20/09 Trip to DR

2/26/09 Sent Choice of Agent Form

4/4/09 IV fees paid

4/20/09 Sent DS230

5/1/09 Missing correct BC

5/5/08 Supervisor review

5/18/09 Case Completed

7/29/09 Called NVC found out about CITA

9/9/09 CITA...Placed on AR

9/13/09 Came home to the US alone :(

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Whatznext   2

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Iraq
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Congratulations

Marriage : 2008-01-26

I-130 Sent : 2008-02-06

I-130 NOA1 : 2008-02-20

I-130 Approved : 2008-03-19

NVC Received : 2008-03-25

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2008-04-07

Pay I-864 Bill 2008-04-17

Receive I-864 Package : 2008-04-21

Return Completed I-864 : 2008-04-22

Return Completed DS-3032 : 2008-04-07

Receive IV Bill : 2008-04-20

Pay IV Bill : 2008-04-21

Receive Instruction Package : 2008-05-01

Case Completed at NVC : 2008-05-12

NVC Left : 2008-05-23

Consulate Received :

Packet 3 Received : 2008-05-01

Packet 3 Sent : 2008-05-01

Packet 4 Received : 2008-05-31

Interview Date : 2008-07-15

result AP

2009-05-15 case returned to USCIS

2009-06-29 case received at USCIS

2010-03-12 letter from USCIS stating reason for case being returned and asking for additional info of a on going relationship

2010-03-29 sent next day air-2010-03-30 10:30 USCIS signed for package

2010-03-31 USCIS updated accoun

2010-04-10 received email case reaffirmed

2010-08-18 2nd interview

9/2/2010 Visa Received

9/16/2010 Entered USA

10/15/2010 received 10 year GC

:http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=pGV...s4pIA&hl=en

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Bajih   4

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Newsflash- :dance:

My SO just called me. (it is 7am here) The embassy called him and told him to send his passport via DHL. From what I have read on this site, this means GOOD NEWS. My hands are still shaking. This was the call I have been waiting for. Oh my gosh. Hard to let my guard down though until we have that airplane ticket in hand and he takes off for the US.

Baj

ah. the longing....

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Whatznext   2

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I say dinner for two on Valentines Day ......I have my fingers crossed for you good luck

Marriage : 2008-01-26

I-130 Sent : 2008-02-06

I-130 NOA1 : 2008-02-20

I-130 Approved : 2008-03-19

NVC Received : 2008-03-25

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2008-04-07

Pay I-864 Bill 2008-04-17

Receive I-864 Package : 2008-04-21

Return Completed I-864 : 2008-04-22

Return Completed DS-3032 : 2008-04-07

Receive IV Bill : 2008-04-20

Pay IV Bill : 2008-04-21

Receive Instruction Package : 2008-05-01

Case Completed at NVC : 2008-05-12

NVC Left : 2008-05-23

Consulate Received :

Packet 3 Received : 2008-05-01

Packet 3 Sent : 2008-05-01

Packet 4 Received : 2008-05-31

Interview Date : 2008-07-15

result AP

2009-05-15 case returned to USCIS

2009-06-29 case received at USCIS

2010-03-12 letter from USCIS stating reason for case being returned and asking for additional info of a on going relationship

2010-03-29 sent next day air-2010-03-30 10:30 USCIS signed for package

2010-03-31 USCIS updated accoun

2010-04-10 received email case reaffirmed

2010-08-18 2nd interview

9/2/2010 Visa Received

9/16/2010 Entered USA

10/15/2010 received 10 year GC

:http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=pGV...s4pIA&hl=en

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Justine+David   218

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Fingers crossed, good luck!!! Happy for you two!

Edited by Justine+David

Naturalization

9/9: Mailed N-400 package off

9/11: Arrived at Dallas, TX

9/17: NOA

9/19: Check cashed

9/23: Received NOA

10/7: Text from USCIS on status update: Biometrics in the mail

10/9: Received Biometrics letter

10/29: Biometrics

10/31: In-line

2/16: Text from USCIS that Baltimore has scheduled an interview...finally!!

2/24: Interview letter received

3/24: Naturalization interview

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Newsflash- :dance:

My SO just called me. (it is 7am here) The embassy called him and told him to send his passport via DHL. From what I have read on this site, this means GOOD NEWS. My hands are still shaking. This was the call I have been waiting for. Oh my gosh. Hard to let my guard down though until we have that airplane ticket in hand and he takes off for the US.

Baj

That's excellent news !!!

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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wellmux   3

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Very good news Bajih i am happy that ur fiance is going to have his soon in some more days now ask him to submit passport as soon as possible , did they asked him for new medical and police chracter certificate ??

NATURALIZATION Timelines.
09-23-2013 N-400 Sent
09-25-2013 N-400 Delivered
09-26-2013 Priority Date
10-1-2013 Acceptance Email/Text
10-1-2013 Check Cashed
10-04-2013 Received Receipt
10-7-2013 Finger Print Letter received
10-28-2013 Finger Print Date
10-29-2013 Status Changed to Inline for interview
11-06-2013 Interview scheduled
11-09-2013 Interview Letter Received
11-25-2013 Yellow Letter to bring Drivers License,
12-12-13. Interview Date /// Approved
12-16-2013 In-line for oath Scheduling
4-16-2014 Text/Email that Scheduled For oath ceremony
4-19-2014 Received Oath Letter
5-16-2014 , Oath Ceremony, I am a New Citizen. Thanks Allah.
Notice to everyone reading my Naturalization Timeline
That it took me 5 months to have oath after the interview is only because i requested for a name change,
this is what delayed my case by months

______________________________________

4th Sep 2009 Interview ISL Embassy
Administrative Processing Starts
28 April 2010 AP completed just out of blue.
30 April 2010 Visa received


21 Months Total from start to VISA received


8 Months in AP TOTAL 239 Days

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Bajih   4

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Thank you all!

wellmux- he did submit his passport to the DHL- which surprisingly to me, was right next to the embassy. (?) They told him to get the original letter we received when the interview was over. (the one that we needed one more item I think) They told him it will be ready either Thursday or Sunday. (weekends=Friday/Sat) Want him to submit all his identification so that DHL can show embassy that they have permission to take passport back. To me, this all sounds shady. I do not like the idea of him giving all his id away- especially being a temp resident in Syria.

We are working on getting that temporary residence thing as well. Long story- but he needs something to show he was in Syria with permission- otherwise they will want LOTS of bribe money to let him out of the airport. We do not want ANY hassles.

Thank you for your well-wishes. I am trying to keep on low-fire here until passport is stamped and he is on that plane. Anything can happen between now and then.

Baj.

ah. the longing....

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