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Wow! Congrats Moonie! :dancing:

You are right and it's been hard to keep up in this thread. It's like trying to watch 3 or 4 different channels on TV at the same time!

I-130

02/17/2007 - I-130 Express Mailed to VSC via USPS. (ETA 2/19/2007)

02/22/2007 - I-130 received by VSC.

06/12/2007 - NOA2 approval email received!!!

06/15/2007 - NOA2 letter received in the mail.

NVC

06/19/2007 - NVC receives case and assigns a case number!

08/27/2007 - CASE COMPLETE!!!!

09/06/2007 - Case forwarded to Sydney

09/14/2007 - Wife receives Packet 3. Received NVC letter confirming case forward to Sydney.

10/26/2007 - Interview - VISA GRANTED!!!!! WOOO WOOO!!!!!!

11/18/2007 - Enter the US via LAX (POE). No issues thankfully. 20 minutes of processing.

11/30/2007 - Welcome letter (two of them) received.

12/19/2007 - CR-1 Green Card received.

USCIS - I-751

09/23/2009 - Express Mailed Removal of Conditions application

09/24/2009 - USPS confirmed delivery to VSC

09/29/2009 - Check cashed by USCIS

10/01/2009 - Received NOA I-797C dated 09/25/2009

10/10/2009 - Received Biometric appt letter for 10/29/2009

10/29/2009 - Biometrics taken. Whole process took about 40 min including the wait

12/22/2009 - Approved for ROC!

01/08/2010 - Received text and email: Card production ordered

01/15/2010 - Received Green Card in the mail!

USCIS - N-400

04/22/2011 - Express Mailed Application for Naturalization

04/27/2011 - Check cashed by USCIS

04/28/2011 - Received NOA I-797C dated 04/26/2011

05/27/2011 - Biometrics taken. Process took approx 35 min with wait

07/29/2011 - Received Interview Appt letter scheduled for 09/01/2011 dated 07/26/2011

09/01/2011 - Interview and Oath. Now a USC! The VJ is over!

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G'day

Long time reader first time poster on this thread.

Backgound on me: well i'm an aussie who went to America for a holiday and met the love of my life, i stayed there longer then she came to Australia where i proposed. Now we are in the process of getting a K1 Visa for me. I got the NOA 17th may 2007 and now are waiting for the NOA2. I am actually flying back to America on August 1st as i couldnt wait any longer!! all i have to do is get through the immigration and i can finally see my girl.

My question relates to people who are allready in the States really...I have read conflicting things on this: When can i work over there once i land with the Visa in my hand?

Has anyone got the POE, EAD stamp? or is that wishful thinking?

Thanks heaps

Jonathan

I've read on this board that it's inadvisable to attempt to enter US while the K1 is in progress. You may be denied entry at the border if their computers show that you are in process for a K1 and as such you may be tempted to stay illegally. Though if you're going to try it anyway you should supply ample paperwork showing your ties to Australia (e.g. letter from employer stating that you're employed and vacationing from what to what date, bank statements).

Timeline

K-1
14 March 07 - I-129F Sent
19 March 07 - NOA 1
4 June 07 - Touch NOA 2
5 June 07 - Touch
11 June 07 - Forwarded to NVC
18 June 07 - NVC received packet
28 June 07 - Fiancee received Packet 3 in mail
10 Oct 07 - Interview Date
24 Oct 07 - Passport arrived with Visa

AOS
26 Dec 07 - I-485 with I-765 and I-131 Sent
3 Jan 08 - NOA 1 for I-485, I-765, I-131
18 Jan 08 - Biometrics
19 June 08 - Interview, Card production ordered

I-407

4 Oct 12- Received by Sydney consulate

I-130

8 Oct 13- I-130 form sent from Australia

23 Oct 13- NOA 1, case routed to Nebraska Service Center for processing

4 Apr 14- NOA 2

AOS

28 Feb 14- POE LAX

18 Mar 14- I-485, I-765, I-131 sent from California

19 Mar 14- I-485, I-765, I-131 received

24 Mar 14- I-485, I-765, I-131 NOA 1

18 Apr 14- I-485, I-765 Biometrics

6 Jun 14- I-485 Interview

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G'day

Long time reader first time poster on this thread.

Backgound on me: well i'm an aussie who went to America for a holiday and met the love of my life, i stayed there longer then she came to Australia where i proposed. Now we are in the process of getting a K1 Visa for me. I got the NOA 17th may 2007 and now are waiting for the NOA2. I am actually flying back to America on August 1st as i couldnt wait any longer!! all i have to do is get through the immigration and i can finally see my girl.

My question relates to people who are allready in the States really...I have read conflicting things on this: When can i work over there once i land with the Visa in my hand?

Has anyone got the POE, EAD stamp? or is that wishful thinking?

Thanks heaps

Jonathan

I've read on this board that it's inadvisable to attempt to enter US while the K1 is in progress. You may be denied entry at the border if their computers show that you are in process for a K1 and as such you may be tempted to stay illegally. Though if you're going to try it anyway you should supply ample paperwork showing your ties to Australia (e.g. letter from employer stating that you're employed and vacationing from what to what date, bank statements).

My fiance came to visit me back in April. Although he did not enter via the visa waiver program but rather had a B-2 visa (for other reasons). When he came through customs at LAX they asked him what his reason for coming to the USA was and he answered to visit his fiance. The man went through his paperwork (showing ties to Australia) and they let him through. Darryl said he was shocked but it was all no big deal to them.

However, I have heard of other stories just the opposite of people having trouble if they know you are visiting your fiance with a K-1 pending.

Aug. 2001 - met online playing trivia

May 2006 - engaged

06-12-06 - Met with lawyer, filed for a K-1 visa

07-17-06 - NOA1

10-31-06 - Touched

01-29-07 - Found out from USCIS that my lawyer had filed at the wrong service center and nothing has been processed.

02-08-07 - Found out that our petition had been closed back in Oct. 2006. No one was ever notified of this from USCIS

02-09-07 - Began gathering paperwork once again to start all over. Started cancelling our wedding plans

02-20-07 - Filed for a K-1 visa once again

02-27-07 - NOA1

04-21-07 - Originally planned wedding date (had to cancel) :(

05-22-07 - Touched

06-01-07 - Granted a Congressional Inquiry!

06-15-07 - NVC received our approved I-129F petition (I never received an NOA2 via email or snail mail). We are just so HAPPY to finally move on!

06-25-07 - Packet 3 received (but it was rec'd by our lawyer, she has forwarded it on to my fiance in Australia)

06-28-07 - Fiance rec'd Packet 3

06-30-07 - Finally rec'd NOA2 via snail mail. It is dated June 25, same day as Packet 3 was rec'd.

07-05-07 - Mailed back form letter DSL-1076 (Applicant's Statement of Readiness to be Interviewed).

07-05-07 - Just waiting now in hopes of an interview date before APEC

07-13-07 - Received Packet 4

07-30-07 - Interview!!!! - APPROVED!

09-01-07 - Fiance arrives in the USA!

10-06-07 - Getting Married

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hi guys!!

wow alot has happened since my last post...

sorry for not being around to offer any support - work has been hectic - ....

anyways i did get a reply from the consulate - 10th october it is - no typo DAMN!! lol....

and they said that my fiance was more then welcome to attend my interview with me and they jotted him down as attending ......... even tho i said that he may visit.. (MAY VISIT) guess they skipped that bit lol.....

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hi guys!!

wow alot has happened since my last post...

sorry for not being around to offer any support - work has been hectic - ....

anyways i did get a reply from the consulate - 10th october it is - no typo DAMN!! lol....

and they said that my fiance was more then welcome to attend my interview with me and they jotted him down as attending ......... even tho i said that he may visit.. (MAY VISIT) guess they skipped that bit lol.....

Aww... It sucks that you have to wait so long, but at least you'll have plenty of time to prepare for it! Plus, your fiance may be able to attend the interview when it comes around. That'd be awesome. :star:

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hi guys!!

wow alot has happened since my last post...

sorry for not being around to offer any support - work has been hectic - ....

anyways i did get a reply from the consulate - 10th october it is - no typo DAMN!! lol....

and they said that my fiance was more then welcome to attend my interview with me and they jotted him down as attending ......... even tho i said that he may visit.. (MAY VISIT) guess they skipped that bit lol.....

DAMN!!!!! Very disappointing news (for us both). Did you contact them by phone or did they respond to your email?

Aug. 2001 - met online playing trivia

May 2006 - engaged

06-12-06 - Met with lawyer, filed for a K-1 visa

07-17-06 - NOA1

10-31-06 - Touched

01-29-07 - Found out from USCIS that my lawyer had filed at the wrong service center and nothing has been processed.

02-08-07 - Found out that our petition had been closed back in Oct. 2006. No one was ever notified of this from USCIS

02-09-07 - Began gathering paperwork once again to start all over. Started cancelling our wedding plans

02-20-07 - Filed for a K-1 visa once again

02-27-07 - NOA1

04-21-07 - Originally planned wedding date (had to cancel) :(

05-22-07 - Touched

06-01-07 - Granted a Congressional Inquiry!

06-15-07 - NVC received our approved I-129F petition (I never received an NOA2 via email or snail mail). We are just so HAPPY to finally move on!

06-25-07 - Packet 3 received (but it was rec'd by our lawyer, she has forwarded it on to my fiance in Australia)

06-28-07 - Fiance rec'd Packet 3

06-30-07 - Finally rec'd NOA2 via snail mail. It is dated June 25, same day as Packet 3 was rec'd.

07-05-07 - Mailed back form letter DSL-1076 (Applicant's Statement of Readiness to be Interviewed).

07-05-07 - Just waiting now in hopes of an interview date before APEC

07-13-07 - Received Packet 4

07-30-07 - Interview!!!! - APPROVED!

09-01-07 - Fiance arrives in the USA!

10-06-07 - Getting Married

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Sorry about that delay, Sharyna.

HOw long does it take for them to reply to an email?

6/22/2010 Sent I-751 to CSC

6/28/2010 NOA1 date

7/06/2010 Received NOA1

8/17/2010 Biometrics appointment

9/07/2010 Approval

9/13/2010 Received card!

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Awww I was so hoping that it would be a typo! We can only dream eh? The time will fly by, I promise. For me, I had my interview and had to stay in Australia for another 2 1/2 months to finish uni.

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So sorry that I have not posted in awehile guys but I have been a cleaning fool. Loke has seen this place a wreck (I have 2 small kids) but I still feel like if he has to start his life over, then so should I.

I have gone through everything and been throwing away so much #######! It feels good, but it has been a lot of hard work. I am so excited. I remember when I thought that we would never see the day that he would finally come home. I know how hard it is for those of you to wait especially when you are watching others rejoice in their happiness.

So that being said, I would like to show you all something ...

CLICK HERE

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TIME LINE 2007

01/12/07-I Fly to Australia

01/25/07-We Got Married!

07/15/07-Point of Entry (K3 Visa)

K3 Time Line for the I-130, I-129F, EAD and AOS

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Lifting Conditions Timeline

11/06/09- Mailed Petition Via USPS Certified Mail

11/09/09- Your item was delivered at 11:08 AM on November 9, 2009 in LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677.

11/12/09- Check Cashed

11/12/09- Return Receipt Arrives in Mail

11/13/09- Touched

11/16/09- NOA Received

11/27/09- Received Appointment Letter

12/18/09- Biometrics

12/21/09- Touched

01/08/10- Card Production Ordered (E-Mail)

01/09/10- Touched

01/14/10- Greencard Received

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So sorry that I have not posted in awehile guys but I have been a cleaning fool. Loke has seen this place a wreck (I have 2 small kids) but I still feel like if he has to start his life over, then so should I.

I have gone through everything and been throwing away so much #######! It feels good, but it has been a lot of hard work. I am so excited. I remember when I thought that we would never see the day that he would finally come home. I know how hard it is for those of you to wait especially when you are watching others rejoice in their happiness.

So that being said, I would like to show you all something ...

CLICK HERE

hang in there guys and gals...i was handcuffed and shackled and dragged away from my family when they claimed my wife, who was standing by my side at the time, withdrew her support. Its a long , tough road, but think of the prize at the end....your loved ones.

It seems a long time going thru CSC, but most of that wait is fbi name check. If its any consolation,CSC approved our I-130 and I-129f on the same day. It was then sent to NVC who immeadiatly passed it on down to sydney. We were expecting more paperwork and fee's, instead, we just seemed to jump the entire step. So keep your chins up.There is light at the end of the tunnel

My interview in sydney is scheduled for 11/7/07. Wish me luck, and thanks to you all for your advice

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So that being said, I would like to show you all something ...

CLICK HERE

This was beautifully written, thank you for sharing:

I can't say it any better than my wife has said it.

I try to stay positive - not just for me but for Rings, who I love and cherish and worry about, and who I want to be strong for. I don't always succeed. Many of these days I feel like I am only half a person, trying to fill my days with things that might mean something to anyone else but to me they are just ways to get through the time while my life sits on somebody's desk waiting to be processed.

I know I should be thankful that we are on our way. I should be thankful that I have such a wonderful wife and so much to look forward to. I should be thankful that I have been given the chance to love and to be loved. I should be thankful my story hasn't yet become like some I have read here, including those of some of you who have posted here in this thread. I should be happy that I still have hope, and that I may be home by Christmas if everything goes smoothly.

My heart breaks for any of you who have had to wait, who have been questioned or denied even though your love is real. I do understand why the process is difficult, and why the US government needs to determine that relationships and marriages are genuine. But while I know that they are just being careful, I desperately wish that they could just see us together, just look at the love in our eyes and know that we are doing this because we cannot live without our love. I wish that I could make them understand the hurt that we go through every day that we are forced to wait.

I wish...

I wish so many things, but most of all I just wish I could begin my life with the girl I want to grow old with.

To all of you who hurt, who have been made to wait, who have been questioned and refused and who have had to justify your love to some government employee...I hope your life after this awful wait is filled with happiness and fulfilment, enough to wash away the pain that leads to the beginning of something truly magical.

Aug. 2001 - met online playing trivia

May 2006 - engaged

06-12-06 - Met with lawyer, filed for a K-1 visa

07-17-06 - NOA1

10-31-06 - Touched

01-29-07 - Found out from USCIS that my lawyer had filed at the wrong service center and nothing has been processed.

02-08-07 - Found out that our petition had been closed back in Oct. 2006. No one was ever notified of this from USCIS

02-09-07 - Began gathering paperwork once again to start all over. Started cancelling our wedding plans

02-20-07 - Filed for a K-1 visa once again

02-27-07 - NOA1

04-21-07 - Originally planned wedding date (had to cancel) :(

05-22-07 - Touched

06-01-07 - Granted a Congressional Inquiry!

06-15-07 - NVC received our approved I-129F petition (I never received an NOA2 via email or snail mail). We are just so HAPPY to finally move on!

06-25-07 - Packet 3 received (but it was rec'd by our lawyer, she has forwarded it on to my fiance in Australia)

06-28-07 - Fiance rec'd Packet 3

06-30-07 - Finally rec'd NOA2 via snail mail. It is dated June 25, same day as Packet 3 was rec'd.

07-05-07 - Mailed back form letter DSL-1076 (Applicant's Statement of Readiness to be Interviewed).

07-05-07 - Just waiting now in hopes of an interview date before APEC

07-13-07 - Received Packet 4

07-30-07 - Interview!!!! - APPROVED!

09-01-07 - Fiance arrives in the USA!

10-06-07 - Getting Married

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Loke Wrote that. He is amazing, but I will never forget and neither will he *hugs

TIME LINE 2007

01/12/07-I Fly to Australia

01/25/07-We Got Married!

07/15/07-Point of Entry (K3 Visa)

K3 Time Line for the I-130, I-129F, EAD and AOS

usaCa.gifanimated-hearts.gifaustralC_1xa.gif

Lifting Conditions Timeline

11/06/09- Mailed Petition Via USPS Certified Mail

11/09/09- Your item was delivered at 11:08 AM on November 9, 2009 in LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677.

11/12/09- Check Cashed

11/12/09- Return Receipt Arrives in Mail

11/13/09- Touched

11/16/09- NOA Received

11/27/09- Received Appointment Letter

12/18/09- Biometrics

12/21/09- Touched

01/08/10- Card Production Ordered (E-Mail)

01/09/10- Touched

01/14/10- Greencard Received

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*Hugs*

For everyone waiting to apply.

For everyone waiting for a NOA1 or NOA2 or just a *TOUCH*!

For everyone waiting for a *packet*.

For everyone waiting for an interview date.

For everyone waiting for an interview.

For everyone waiting for their plane to hurry up and take off. (ME!)

For everyone already reunited with their loved one!

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