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It is incredible how CSC is dishing out approvals so regularly and even more incredible how VSC is not doing anything at all!!

2/17/07-Met in Bogota

4/20/07-returned to Bogota to see her

5/18/07-sent out I129f

5/19/07-returned to Bogota to see her

5/21/07-received at VCS

5/28/07-Received NOA1

5/30/07-touch

7/4/07-returned to see her

10/17/07-Met Leidy in Panama for 5 days

10/26/07-RFE

10/27/07-Sent back RFE

10/29/07-Touch due to RFE arriving

10/30/07-Touch

10/31/07-Touch

11/15/07-NOA2 Sent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11/16/07-Touch

11/19/07-NVC Received

11/21/07-Left NVC for Consulate

11/22/07-Returned to see Leidy after her stay in the hospital..

11/23/07-Consualte received

11/26/07-Packet 3 sent to Leidy

12/04/07-Packet 3 received

12/04/07-Packet 3 sent

12/31/07-Interview date!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!

1/9/08- Leidy's overnight flight will arrive to JFK airport!!!!!!

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Colombia
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It is incredible how CSC is dishing out approvals so regularly and even more incredible how VSC is not doing anything at all!!

Byron...have you tried to call VSC again to figure out the status?

Scott

K1 TIMELINE

04/31/07-Sent out I-129F

05/03/07-NOA1"priority date"

08/20/07-Received hard copy of NOA1...HOORAAY!

09/21/07-NOA2 "APPROVED"

09/26/07-NOA2 Hardcopy

10/31/07-NVC mailed I-129F to Bogota via DHL

11/09/07-Called Dept. of State and interview is set for 12/12/07

12/07/07-Yenifer and I arrive in Bogota

12/12/07-VISA "APPROVED"

12/19/07-Point Of Entry: Miami

01/23/08-Married

AOS, EAD + AP TIMELINE

02/25/08-Mailed AOS, EAD + AP

02/26/08-Packet arrived in Chicago

03/06/08-NOAs received

03/25/08-Biometrics appointment

05/05/08-EAD received

05/09/08-AP received

06/30/08-Card production ordered

07/15/08-Received card today!!!

LIFT CONDITIONS (I-751)

03/15/10-File to lift conditions

03/19/10-NOA1 I-751 receipt notice

03/26/10-NOA2 biometrics scheduled

04/22/10-Biometrics appointment

06/14/10-Card production ordered

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Colombia
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It is incredible how CSC is dishing out approvals so regularly and even more incredible how VSC is not doing anything at all!!

Byron...have you tried to call VSC again to figure out the status?

Called againg Friday Scott and they said the same thing they told me Monday, that it was with an officer, i havent received any touches either

2/17/07-Met in Bogota

4/20/07-returned to Bogota to see her

5/18/07-sent out I129f

5/19/07-returned to Bogota to see her

5/21/07-received at VCS

5/28/07-Received NOA1

5/30/07-touch

7/4/07-returned to see her

10/17/07-Met Leidy in Panama for 5 days

10/26/07-RFE

10/27/07-Sent back RFE

10/29/07-Touch due to RFE arriving

10/30/07-Touch

10/31/07-Touch

11/15/07-NOA2 Sent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11/16/07-Touch

11/19/07-NVC Received

11/21/07-Left NVC for Consulate

11/22/07-Returned to see Leidy after her stay in the hospital..

11/23/07-Consualte received

11/26/07-Packet 3 sent to Leidy

12/04/07-Packet 3 received

12/04/07-Packet 3 sent

12/31/07-Interview date!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!

1/9/08- Leidy's overnight flight will arrive to JFK airport!!!!!!

Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Colombia
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It is incredible how CSC is dishing out approvals so regularly and even more incredible how VSC is not doing anything at all!!

Byron...have you tried to call VSC again to figure out the status?

Called againg Friday Scott and they said the same thing they told me Monday, that it was with an officer, i havent received any touches either

I'm sure that your case will be approved very soon (hopefully this week)...sit tight...we're all with ya!!! :thumbs:

Scott

K1 TIMELINE

04/31/07-Sent out I-129F

05/03/07-NOA1"priority date"

08/20/07-Received hard copy of NOA1...HOORAAY!

09/21/07-NOA2 "APPROVED"

09/26/07-NOA2 Hardcopy

10/31/07-NVC mailed I-129F to Bogota via DHL

11/09/07-Called Dept. of State and interview is set for 12/12/07

12/07/07-Yenifer and I arrive in Bogota

12/12/07-VISA "APPROVED"

12/19/07-Point Of Entry: Miami

01/23/08-Married

AOS, EAD + AP TIMELINE

02/25/08-Mailed AOS, EAD + AP

02/26/08-Packet arrived in Chicago

03/06/08-NOAs received

03/25/08-Biometrics appointment

05/05/08-EAD received

05/09/08-AP received

06/30/08-Card production ordered

07/15/08-Received card today!!!

LIFT CONDITIONS (I-751)

03/15/10-File to lift conditions

03/19/10-NOA1 I-751 receipt notice

03/26/10-NOA2 biometrics scheduled

04/22/10-Biometrics appointment

06/14/10-Card production ordered

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Thanks Scott :thumbs: ...and again CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR APPROVAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2/17/07-Met in Bogota

4/20/07-returned to Bogota to see her

5/18/07-sent out I129f

5/19/07-returned to Bogota to see her

5/21/07-received at VCS

5/28/07-Received NOA1

5/30/07-touch

7/4/07-returned to see her

10/17/07-Met Leidy in Panama for 5 days

10/26/07-RFE

10/27/07-Sent back RFE

10/29/07-Touch due to RFE arriving

10/30/07-Touch

10/31/07-Touch

11/15/07-NOA2 Sent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11/16/07-Touch

11/19/07-NVC Received

11/21/07-Left NVC for Consulate

11/22/07-Returned to see Leidy after her stay in the hospital..

11/23/07-Consualte received

11/26/07-Packet 3 sent to Leidy

12/04/07-Packet 3 received

12/04/07-Packet 3 sent

12/31/07-Interview date!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!

1/9/08- Leidy's overnight flight will arrive to JFK airport!!!!!!

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Colombia
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:thumbs: Lucho...I got it. If it is not asking to much can you send me a copy of the cover letter you referenced in packet 3. I want to follow your lead on this endevour my email is hnmsinc@hotmail.com

Here's the link in the VJ forum K1 Guide section http://www.visajourney.com/examples/Cover_..._for_I-129F.doc

:thumbs: Chester, Thanks so much. Everyday I am more and more amazed at the support from everyone. I am sorry for sounding "sappy" but when your heart is seperated and you find folks like you all that are so willing to help simply from principal it touches you deep.

:innocent: THANK YOU ALL (LUCHO, SCOTT, CHESTER, DIANA, BUCK, BILL, MAVIWARO, Etc...) God Bless you all

I-129F

October 11, 2006 Met

January 12, 2007 Went on Vacation Santa Marta Colombia

February 12, 2007 Went to Bogota to spend US Valentines togehter

March 15, 2007 Went back to Bogota more time togethter

April 13, 2007 Back to Bogota for my love

May 19, 2007 sent I-129F (Vertmont)

May 24, 2007 received NOA1

June 24, 2007 Back to Bogota for my LOOOOVE!

July 5, 2007 RFE

July 16, 2007 Received Evidence (wait 60 days)

Sept 13, 2007 Touch (told to wait...maybe 30-45 more days)

Sept 19, 2007 Touch (told 60 day window is actual working days aaaagh!)

Oct 11, 2007 Touched called USCIS for status and went to my local office (no help...still waiting)

Nov 5, 2007 Recvd notice of denial for divorce decree signature date

Nov 6 -30 2007 Met w local Senator, local Homeland Secrty Office, Touch USCIS office

Nov 30, 2007 Refiled at greater expense, and now longer delay

Dec 6, 2007 NOA1

Feb 20, 2008 NOA2 (Approved application I-129F)

Feb 25, 2008 Application Recvd by NVC (NVC forwarding application to US Embassy Bogota via DHL today)

Feb 28, 2008 application received by Embassy via DHL per NVC

Mar 3 sent fax of packet 3 to US Embassy Bogota (waiting for embassy to send packet 3 to apt in Bogota)

Mar 14 called NVC again & found our packet 3 mailed on 3/13/08 & our interview was scheduled for 4/17/08

Mar 19 received packet 3 from US Embassy

April 17, 2008 We ARE APPROVED!!!

April 22, VISA in hand

May 27, Arrive in the US

Remember God is in the blessing business, and business is always good

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It is incredible how CSC is dishing out approvals so regularly and even more incredible how VSC is not doing anything at all!!

Byron...have you tried to call VSC again to figure out the status?

Called againg Friday Scott and they said the same thing they told me Monday, that it was with an officer, i havent received any touches either

I'm sure that your case will be approved very soon (hopefully this week)...sit tight...we're all with ya!!! :thumbs:

Congratualation in your approval!

Orestes y Patricia

Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Colombia
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Eric,

I emailed you the cover letter. Not sure if you got it yet?

K1

1/22/07: I-129F sent to CSC

1/23/07: I-129F packet received and signed for at 9:45A.M.!!

1/29/07: NOA1

4/27/07: NOA2

5/01/07: NOA2 Hardcopy received

5/10/07: Approval arrives at NVC

5/14/07: Leaves NVC

5/17/07: Arrives at Bogota, Colombia

5/18/07: Packet 3 faxed to Embassy

5/22/07: Packet 3 sent via courier

5/30/07: Wendy receives packet 3 (Good thing we used the shortcut)

6/04/07: Packet 4 received

7/03/07: Medical appt. scheduled

7/05/07: Interview!!!! VISA APPROVED!!!!!!!

7/09/07: Visa in hand!!!

7/11/07: Point of Entry at LAX, complete success!!!!!!!!!!

7/24/07: Married!!!

AOS & EAD

07/27/07: Filed for AOS & EAD

08/02/07: Arrives at Chicago

09/10/07: NOA1

09/11/07: Social Security card in hand

10/12/07: Biometrics appointment

10/25/07: EAD Approved

01/23/08: Interview = APPROVED

02/02/08: Green Card received...10 day turn around, not bad!!!

Removing Conditions

11/12/09: Mailed to CSC!

11/13/09: Arrives at CSC!

11/16/09: NOA1

11/18/09: Check Cashed!

12/14/09: Biometrics

01/07/10: Card Production Ordered (APPROVED)

Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Colombia
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:thumbs: Lucho...I got it. If it is not asking to much can you send me a copy of the cover letter you referenced in packet 3. I want to follow your lead on this endevour my email is hnmsinc@hotmail.com

Here's the link in the VJ forum K1 Guide section http://www.visajourney.com/examples/Cover_..._for_I-129F.doc

:thumbs: Chester, Thanks so much. Everyday I am more and more amazed at the support from everyone. I am sorry for sounding "sappy" but when your heart is seperated and you find folks like you all that are so willing to help simply from principal it touches you deep.

:innocent: THANK YOU ALL (LUCHO, SCOTT, CHESTER, DIANA, BUCK, BILL, MAVIWARO, Etc...) God Bless you all

Eric,

The cover letter that Chester linked is for the original submission of the I129F, not the cover letter used for packet 3.

K1

1/22/07: I-129F sent to CSC

1/23/07: I-129F packet received and signed for at 9:45A.M.!!

1/29/07: NOA1

4/27/07: NOA2

5/01/07: NOA2 Hardcopy received

5/10/07: Approval arrives at NVC

5/14/07: Leaves NVC

5/17/07: Arrives at Bogota, Colombia

5/18/07: Packet 3 faxed to Embassy

5/22/07: Packet 3 sent via courier

5/30/07: Wendy receives packet 3 (Good thing we used the shortcut)

6/04/07: Packet 4 received

7/03/07: Medical appt. scheduled

7/05/07: Interview!!!! VISA APPROVED!!!!!!!

7/09/07: Visa in hand!!!

7/11/07: Point of Entry at LAX, complete success!!!!!!!!!!

7/24/07: Married!!!

AOS & EAD

07/27/07: Filed for AOS & EAD

08/02/07: Arrives at Chicago

09/10/07: NOA1

09/11/07: Social Security card in hand

10/12/07: Biometrics appointment

10/25/07: EAD Approved

01/23/08: Interview = APPROVED

02/02/08: Green Card received...10 day turn around, not bad!!!

Removing Conditions

11/12/09: Mailed to CSC!

11/13/09: Arrives at CSC!

11/16/09: NOA1

11/18/09: Check Cashed!

12/14/09: Biometrics

01/07/10: Card Production Ordered (APPROVED)

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Colombia
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Lucho...you beat me by about 1 second...that post is very important for newcomers excellent info for "santamartachicago"

BIG Thanks to you too Scott...I am loving this site and the folks like you, and Lucho make it special. Thnaks again you guys. I am missing Dayfenix so much. It feels like this process is designed to wrench your heart. I joined the US MArine Corp and did a year tour in Sadi, Kawait, and Iraq with less complications

Hey Santamartachicago..hang in there it's rough, but you'll get through it. There is a whole lot of info on this site that is super helpful.

And welcome to the board.

Rafael

Hello everybody,

Sorry I haven´t had a chance to read your posts in detail but I´m here in Bogotá at a café internet and time is limited, you know how it is.

Anyway... just wanted to give you and update and a big heads up. Hubby had his lab work done this morning, we got there at 6:30AM, the nurses didn´t get there until 7:20AM, they were late for work and he was done by 8:30AM. They open at 7AM, no need to be there early but I highly recommend it so you don´t have to wait in line and so that the lab results can make to the doc on time...

Ok, I´m done venting. To all of you who wished us luck... a big thanks from us both!

Take care and see ya soon,

Diana

Man, Diana sorry to hear about this. I hope that Dr. Gonzalez is not out of town when it's our turn.

I suggest when they give your fiance the visa you in turn give them a letter address to Brian A. Nichols, Deputy Chief of Mission and let him know Dr. Roa did and your concerns about the practice and process. Just a suggestion.

Don't be discourage you guys will be find the rest of the way.

Wow. Suddenly there is a lot going on!

First, Congratulations Scott!

I am also in Bogota. At the moment I am in our apartment drinking coffee con leche and eating Cocosette while Bella cooks dinner. Life is not so bad. ;)...

Bill,

Que envidia...pero de la buena. :thumbs:

What envy...but the good kind of envy..

Colombia's coffee is the best.

Enjoy

Rafael

Good evening!

Ok... the night is young and I still have 150+ pages to read. I'll let everyone know if I find any commonalities among the posts (for example, could it be that your probabilities of being rejected during the interview increase if you don't go with your spouse on his/her first interview? hmm... maybe I am already over-analyzing the only two pages I've read)

Juan Carlos,

Beinvenido al foro. You will find the best information with the nicest and most helpful people right here. :thumbs:

Suerte,

Rafael

K-1

05/23/07 Sent 129-f to NSC

05/25/07 NSC recieves 129-f

06/08/07 Recieved hardcopy NOA1 (also notified that app. is @ CSC)

06/12/07 Check cashed

09/25/07 Still pending...

Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Colombia
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Ok, I´m done venting. To all of you who wished us luck... a big thanks from us both!

Take care and see ya soon,

Diana

Wow, I can't believe on how inconsistent these folks are. I too had to wait outside the building and when I finally get cold I went inside one of the restaurants.

Strange to say I was allowed in the waiting area... the folks were still pretty darn rude when it came to allowing me near Maria for the bloodwork, but all in all those 20 minutes were quietly well-spent reading (I can't remember what exactly) a science article in English... that I guess deflated the arrogant ego the receptionist had for a bit.

Bill:

"drinking coffee con leche and eating Cocosette"

Arrrgghhh!!!

One step ahead on the congressional contact... I already wrote a letter to Barack Obama's group here in Chicago... no answer yet (three weeks have passed). Lets see what happens if more of us come forward with these stories. I think by mentioning the following: " FUTURE US CITIZENS, CONSTITUENTS, ETC" in possible danger from overvaccinations dubiously mandated by US-appointed foreign MDs so as to make a quick buck in the face of obvious and clear recommendations set forth by the CDC.

Better yet, here's another bright idea:

Those of you that still have to go see Drs. Gonzalez and Roa... TELL THEM to visit our forum.

Maybe they'll shy away from insisting on going against CDC guidelines and the possibility of losing their monopoly outright if they get caught playing the vaccine game.

Wishing you ten-fold that which you wish upon all others.

Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Colombia
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YES!

"I suggest when they give your fiance the visa you in turn give them a letter address to Brian A. Nichols, Deputy Chief of Mission and let him know Dr. Roa did and your concerns about the practice and process. Just a suggestion."

Good going Entonces... dicelo a Diana!!

Wishing you ten-fold that which you wish upon all others.

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Colombia
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YES!

"I suggest when they give your fiance the visa you in turn give them a letter address to Brian A. Nichols, Deputy Chief of Mission and let him know Dr. Roa did and your concerns about the practice and process. Just a suggestion."

Good going Entonces... dicelo a Diana!!

Thanks Maviwaro. Yeah just trying to put my two cents in and a suggestion for all of us who will be on-site at the embassy.

Rafael

K-1

05/23/07 Sent 129-f to NSC

05/25/07 NSC recieves 129-f

06/08/07 Recieved hardcopy NOA1 (also notified that app. is @ CSC)

06/12/07 Check cashed

09/25/07 Still pending...

Filed: Country: Colombia
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Ok, I´m done venting. To all of you who wished us luck... a big thanks from us both!

Take care and see ya soon,

Diana

Wow, I can't believe on how inconsistent these folks are. I too had to wait outside the building and when I finally get cold I went inside one of the restaurants.

Strange to say I was allowed in the waiting area... the folks were still pretty darn rude when it came to allowing me near Maria for the bloodwork, but all in all those 20 minutes were quietly well-spent reading (I can't remember what exactly) a science article in English... that I guess deflated the arrogant ego the receptionist had for a bit.

Bill:

"drinking coffee con leche and eating Cocosette"

Arrrgghhh!!!

One step ahead on the congressional contact... I already wrote a letter to Barack Obama's group here in Chicago... no answer yet (three weeks have passed). Lets see what happens if more of us come forward with these stories. I think by mentioning the following: " FUTURE US CITIZENS, CONSTITUENTS, ETC" in possible danger from overvaccinations dubiously mandated by US-appointed foreign MDs so as to make a quick buck in the face of obvious and clear recommendations set forth by the CDC.

Better yet, here's another bright idea:

Those of you that still have to go see Drs. Gonzalez and Roa... TELL THEM to visit our forum.

Maybe they'll shy away from insisting on going against CDC guidelines and the possibility of losing their monopoly outright if they get caught playing the vaccine game.

maviwaro,

You might try contacting your other Senator's office, as well. I have yet to receive ANYTHING from our Republican Senator's office, but the Democrat responded quickly. With Obama running for President, his office may not have time (or interest) in much else. I'd also try your Representative's office. Just a thought.

Charles

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Colombia
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:thumbs: Lucho...I got it. If it is not asking to much can you send me a copy of the cover letter you referenced in packet 3. I want to follow your lead on this endevour my email is hnmsinc@hotmail.com

Here's the link in the VJ forum K1 Guide section http://www.visajourney.com/examples/Cover_..._for_I-129F.doc

:thumbs: Chester, Thanks so much. Everyday I am more and more amazed at the support from everyone. I am sorry for sounding "sappy" but when your heart is seperated and you find folks like you all that are so willing to help simply from principal it touches you deep.

:innocent: THANK YOU ALL (LUCHO, SCOTT, CHESTER, DIANA, BUCK, BILL, MAVIWARO, Etc...) God Bless you all

Eric,

The cover letter that Chester linked is for the original submission of the I129F, not the cover letter used for packet 3.

:thumbs: Hey Lucho...I did get the email. Thank you so much. I really appreciate all your help. Just to confirm once our info leaves the VT Center we will need to complete the other forms and submitt with this letter to the Bogota Embassy...is that correct?

I-129F

October 11, 2006 Met

January 12, 2007 Went on Vacation Santa Marta Colombia

February 12, 2007 Went to Bogota to spend US Valentines togehter

March 15, 2007 Went back to Bogota more time togethter

April 13, 2007 Back to Bogota for my love

May 19, 2007 sent I-129F (Vertmont)

May 24, 2007 received NOA1

June 24, 2007 Back to Bogota for my LOOOOVE!

July 5, 2007 RFE

July 16, 2007 Received Evidence (wait 60 days)

Sept 13, 2007 Touch (told to wait...maybe 30-45 more days)

Sept 19, 2007 Touch (told 60 day window is actual working days aaaagh!)

Oct 11, 2007 Touched called USCIS for status and went to my local office (no help...still waiting)

Nov 5, 2007 Recvd notice of denial for divorce decree signature date

Nov 6 -30 2007 Met w local Senator, local Homeland Secrty Office, Touch USCIS office

Nov 30, 2007 Refiled at greater expense, and now longer delay

Dec 6, 2007 NOA1

Feb 20, 2008 NOA2 (Approved application I-129F)

Feb 25, 2008 Application Recvd by NVC (NVC forwarding application to US Embassy Bogota via DHL today)

Feb 28, 2008 application received by Embassy via DHL per NVC

Mar 3 sent fax of packet 3 to US Embassy Bogota (waiting for embassy to send packet 3 to apt in Bogota)

Mar 14 called NVC again & found our packet 3 mailed on 3/13/08 & our interview was scheduled for 4/17/08

Mar 19 received packet 3 from US Embassy

April 17, 2008 We ARE APPROVED!!!

April 22, VISA in hand

May 27, Arrive in the US

Remember God is in the blessing business, and business is always good

 
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