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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Colombia
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Congrats Bill!!!!!

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)

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Congratulations Bill!!!

Diana

CR-1

02/05/07 - I-130 sent to NSC

05/03/07 - NOA2

05/10/07 - NVC receives petition, case # assigned

08/08/07 - Case Complete

09/27/07 - Interview, visa granted

10/02/07 - POE

11/16/07 - Received green card and Welcome to America letter in the mail

Removing Conditions

07/06/09 - I-751 sent to CSC

08/14/09 - Biometrics

09/27/09 - Approved

10/01/09 - Received 10 year green card

U.S. Citizenship

03/30/11 - N-400 sent via Priority Mail w/ delivery confirmation

05/12/11 - Biometrics

07/20/11 - Interview - passed

07/20/11 - Oath ceremony - same day as interview

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:dance::dance::dance: CONGRATULATIONS!! Im soooo happy for you Bill! Please do go out and Celebrate! :dance::dance::dance:

10/17/07...Lawyer sent overnight to USCIS...
07/17/08...VISA RECEIVED!
POE LAX 07/25/2008
Civil wedding...8/1/08

AOS
08/25/08...NOA1
09/23/08...Biometrics
11/10/08...EAD and AP approved!
12/27/08...Appointment letter received
02/20/09...Appointment at local Santa Ana office
02/28/09...GREEN CARD RECEIVED!!!

REMOVE CONDITIONS
12/01/2010...Mailed I-751 for removal of conditions.
12/02/2010...NOA1
01/19/2011...Biometrics
03/10/2011...Card Production ordered!! Approval 10 Year Green Card!
**/**/****....card received

Naturalization Process

05/04/2013 application submitted

05/25/2013 biometrics done

06/25/2013 Noa received

07/29/2013 Naturalization Interview

08/21/2013 Oath Ceremony

Son was born 08/30/2013

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Great news Bill.

Why is it that the only one who can stop the crying is the one who started it in the first place?



More Complete Story here
My Saga includes 2 step sons
USC Married 4/2007 Colombian on overstay since 2001 of B1/B2 visa
Applied 5/2007 Approved GC in Hand 10/2007
I-751 mailed 6/30/09 aapproved 11/7/09 The BOYS I-751 Mailed 12/29/09 3/23/10 Email approval for 17 CR 3/27/10
4/14/10 Email approval for 13 yr Old CR 4/23/10

Oldest son now 21 I-130 filed by LPR dad ( as per NVC CSPA is applying here )
I-130 approved 2/24
Priority date 12/6/2007
4/6/2010 letter from NVC arrives to son dated 3/4/2010
5/4/10 received AOS and DS3032 via email
9/22/10 Interview BOG Passed
10/3/10 POE JFK all went well
11/11/10 GC Received smile.png


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:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: OMG!!! We've been approved!!!!!!!!! I did the RFE trick and vioala!! Min (the immigration officer) helped pushed it through for me!! OMG!!! I cant believe it!!! Now What?????? I'm drawing a blank with what I am supposed to do at this point...I just cant believe it!!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

Congratulations!

Now your approved petition will go to the NVC where they will assign your a case # and then send it to the embassy.

You need to start reading (if you haven't done so already) the instructions on what how to get packet 3 faxed to the embassy in order to get packet 4 faster and not have them lose your paperwork.

Your fiancée can also start looking into getting all other documents ready, Registro Civil de Nacimiento, Partida de Bautismo, Certificado Judicial & Carta Migratoria.

Meanwhile you can start gathering your tax documents, letter of employment and paystubs or have your co-sponsor do so if you're using one.

Good luck!

Diana

CONGRATS ANDRES & DIANA...I wish God Blessing for you both now and forever more.

GOD BLESS!!! :thumbs:

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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Good news! We were approved. The interview was a breeze. I will post the details later. I am trying to book flights now.

Thanks to everyone who wished us luck! :)

That is wonderful news...Congratulations!!! :thumbs:

I pray God continue to shower you both with his love, blessings, and grace.

Outstanding news :dance:

GOD BLESS

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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Congratulations :dance:

Good news! We were approved. The interview was a breeze. I will post the details later. I am trying to book flights now.

Thanks to everyone who wished us luck! :)

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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Great things keep happening at Colombia Club!

Congrats Diana. I am sure you and Andres are flying high tonight! Everything is lightening speed from here on in, so tighten your seatbelt. I am very happy for you.

Bill and Bella, great job. I knew it would be a breeze for you. You have always been well prepared. We are happy for you and look forward to your complete report!

Cameron & Carina

07/18/2006 Committed to each other

10/21/2006 Met Carina's family in Bogota

05/10/2007 Became engaged in Medellin

08/27/2007 Sent I-129F

09/18/2007 NOA1 Received

12/18/2007 NOA2 APPROVE

12/21/2007 NOA2 Hardcopy Received

01/11/2008 NVC Received

02/07/2008 FINALLY NVC forwards to Bogota! Longest month of my life.

02/11/2008 Embassy receives our case.

03/31/2008 Our Interview!!! Did I mention this is also my birthday????

03/31/2008 We had our interview and were APPROVED!

04/03/2008 Visas delivered to us in Bogota.

04/05/2008 We leave for the States. POE Atlanta.

"Give me liberty, or give me death" Patrick Henry

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Here is the summary of the interview today.

  • We arrived at about 6:30. There were a lot of people in line 1 but only about 20 in line 3 which is where the K1´s line up.
  • Shortly after we arrived two embassy employees (who spoke english only) worked their way down the line.
  • The first one seemed to be affiliated with Domesa (the delivery service the embassy uses to deliver the visas). He added a sticker to the passports and gave us the Domesa forms to be used later.
  • The next employee inspected the interview letter and applied green stickers to our shirts. From this point all of our stops were identified with green signs.
  • At 7:00 we were allowed to pass through the first gate. We waited inside the gate for just a few minutes and then we were sent through a security check point where they screened bags etc. If you have something they don´t want you to have such a cell phone with a camera you can check it there and pick it up on your way out.
  • After that we continued down the sidewalk to the next checkpoint where they looked at the passports again.
  • Next we came to the gate for the interior covered embassy courtyard where all the interviews take place. You will never actually enter a building throughout the entire process. As we passed through that gate we were directed to an area where we got in line at booth 40 (which is actually more of a cart than a booth) to receive the folder for our documents. They asked for the appointment letter again before they gave us the folder. The folder has the order of documents attached which is slightly different than the one that is provided in package 3 and package 4. Since we were applying for 3 visas (Bella and 2 kids) we were given 3 folders. We were told to enter all the required documents other than proof of relationship in the folder without any clips holding the pages together. They also said not to insert any extra copies which confused me because the I-134 evidence requires duplicates. I put the duplicates in the folder anyway. After we asked, we were told that the DS-223 & DS-156 should not be signed until we were told to do so. We had not signed ours so I don´t know if it is a problem if they have already been signed or not.
  • At 7:45 Bella was called to window 30 (picture a ticket window with a solid pane of glass and a telephone for communicating). Here a clerk that Bella described as ¨serious¨ inspected the documents, had her sign the forms, asked a few minor questions such as how long have you known him?, how do you know him? and what is my work? Next she returned the documents that she did not want. I was surprised to get all the DS-230´s back but at least they did not ask for any documents that we did not have.
  • This process took about 15 minutes for them to review our 3 document folders.
  • Next we were told to wait near windows 1, 2 & 3 for Bella´s name to be called.
  • At about 8:50 they started calling people up to be fingerprinted. Bella was called at 9:00.
  • At 9:25 Bella was the first one called for an interview. I was heading for the cafeteria with the kids when her name was called so I had to hurry back. When I got there Bella was already at the window and I was told that the officer (female) wanted me to stand near Bella which is what I did.
  • Bella was asked the following questions in Spanish:

  • Do you swear to tell the truth?
  • How many times have you been to the US?
  • How may times has Bill been to Colombia?
  • Does he know your family?

  • After that she asked to see the proof of evidence. She looked at it for about 30 seconds and then said that we were approved. She never asked to speak to me but did give me a wave and a smile.
  • The entire interview lasted no more than 5 minutes.
  • The next stop was the Domesa booth to make arrangements for the visa delivery. Before you get into the line find a Domesa employee that will be outside the booth and have them check your forms. If everything is OK you can then get into line to pay for the delivery.
  • We were all finished and out of the embassy by around 10:00.
A couple of tips and observations:
  1. We were one of the few couples there with kids but it did not create any problems. Actually I think it helped us. They jumped us to the head of the line entering the embassy and I am sure that me being seen holding the baby did not hurt the interview process any.
  2. You can use the waitng time to go ahead and fill out the Domesa form they will give you at the beginning of the process. To do this you will need the beneficiary´s passport number which you will no longer have by the time you get to the Domesa booth. Fill out the forms before you turn in your documents or write down the passport number. There are instruction sheets for filling out the forms on the tables near the Domesa booth.
  3. By the way, it seems that the number in a Colombian passport that is called the passport number is not the passport number. Why am I not surprised? There is a small unidentified number in red that is near the bottom of a page at the front of the passport. This is the number they want on the DS-156 as well as the Domesa forms.
  4. They are not kidding when they say it is cold while you are waiting. I had gone outside at about 5:30 this morning to check the temperature and I thought that we were dressed warmly enough. However, it must be about 10 degrees cooler in the embassy courtyard so the baby got Bella´s sweater, the boy and Bella huddled under my coat and guess who was freezing?
That is all I can think of right now. Bella and I appreciate all the congratualtions and we hope everyone´s interview goes as smoothly as ours. :) Edited by Bill y Bella

My Timeline:

7/27/07 VSC rcvd I-129F--8/7/07 NOA1 issued--12/12/07 NOA2 issued--12/27/07 Pkg 3 returned--2/29/08 Interview & Approval--4/1/08 POE--6/27/08 Married--6/27/08-6/5/09 Trying to figure out how to make this work--6/11/09 Submitted AOS forms--6/19/09 NOA's issued--7/21 Biometrics--7/27 Rcvd 2 of 3 Interview appt letters for 8/24--8/3 Rcvd 3rd interview appt letter for 8/28--8/5 Used infopass appt to consolidate interviews on 8/28--8/6/09 Rcvd email notification of AP & EAD approvals--8/11&12 Rcvd AP's in mail--8/14 Rcvd 1st EAD card in mail.--8/23/11 Mailed ROC Pkg.--8/24/11 NOA--10/5/11 Biometrics

My Favorite Links & Threads:

CSC & VSC K1 & K3 Recent approvals

Colombia Club Part 1 & Colombia Club Part 2

RFE List Learn from others' mistakes.

Red Flags Learn what to try to avoid or prepare to discuss and explain during interview.

HUSKERKIEV Thread Great insider tips from a former adjudicator at the Nebraska Service Center.

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Thanks Bill for the excellent recap. It will be helpful to all. Congratulations, and I hope it is noon and you have a headache from the celebration when you read this!! Jajajajajja

Cameron and Carina

07/18/2006 Committed to each other

10/21/2006 Met Carina's family in Bogota

05/10/2007 Became engaged in Medellin

08/27/2007 Sent I-129F

09/18/2007 NOA1 Received

12/18/2007 NOA2 APPROVE

12/21/2007 NOA2 Hardcopy Received

01/11/2008 NVC Received

02/07/2008 FINALLY NVC forwards to Bogota! Longest month of my life.

02/11/2008 Embassy receives our case.

03/31/2008 Our Interview!!! Did I mention this is also my birthday????

03/31/2008 We had our interview and were APPROVED!

04/03/2008 Visas delivered to us in Bogota.

04/05/2008 We leave for the States. POE Atlanta.

"Give me liberty, or give me death" Patrick Henry

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Wow Bill that was very descriptive. It took me back to our interview :)

Just don't forget to get that CLUB COLOMBIA for all of us je je!

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

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Congrats Bill!!!!!!!!!!!!! I remember freezing too! LOL>LOL. Same thing, I gave my coat up to Paola.

March 14, 2006.....We meet, spend the next 2 weeks togeather

May 2006............ I go to see Paola for 5 days and propose marriage

Jan. 24th, 2007....I-129F sent to CSC

Feb. 2nd, 2007.....CSC receives NOA1

June 6, 2007........I-129F Approved

June 6, 2007........Cleared NVC and sent to Bogota

June 12, 2007......I receive packet 3 from our lawyer

June 14, 2007..... I send Packet 3 to Paola via FEDEX (2 day delivery)

June 25, 2007......Paola receives Packet 3 (9 days late)

July 3, 2007.........Packet 3 Fedex to Embassy in Bogota

July 5, 2007.........Packet 3 arrives at the embassy in Bogota

July 19, 2007.......Called NVC, interveiw scheduled for Aug. 17, 2007

July 31, 2007.......Paola goes to US Embassy in Bogota and gets Pkt 4 in person

Aug. 13, 2007.....Lab exam

Aug. 15, 2007.....Medical exam

Aug. 17, 2007.....INTERVIEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Failed cuz of a missing doc. :(

Sept. 27, 2007....Second interview date!! APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oct. 7, 2007........Paola is here in the US!!

Oct. 23, 2007......MARRIED!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oct. 30, 2007......Mailed AOS docs

Nov. 27, 2007.....Recieved "Notice of Receipt" of AOS docs

Dec. 20, 2007.....Biometrics appointment

Feb. 7, 2008.......Recieve AP and permit to work

Feb. 19, 2008.....Recieve SS card

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