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Wife got her interview notice today! 12/13/2010

I saw the envelope and was like great an RFE, but nope it was the interview notice.

Still no approval on AP/EAD. I figured that would come first but I guess not.

FYI to everyone, the notice date is Nov 3, but the USCIS site shows no touches since 10/29 (from biometrics), so the website isn't too up to date.

Question: Does this mean they didn't lose her medical? The notice says to bring a sealed I693 if not already submitted but I assuming they have it, does that sound reasonable?

Congratulations nickbits! You guys are flying through this process :dance:

About your medical, I would think they received it because you would have had a RFE prior to getting an interview date, no? And I was just reading on the AOS forum that someone got a RFE after his interview for co-sponsor, so if there was an issue, I'm sure they would give you a RFE after the interview or something like that, not just plain deny you...

User .......... AOS sent .... NOA1 ....... Bio. App ... AP/NOA? .... AP - Result ... EAD NOA? ... EAD Result ... AOS Result

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mandaNchris ... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... -----------.... xx/xx/xx ... ---------- ...-----------

Rose416 ....... 09/25/10 ... 10/08/10 ... 10/28/10 ... 10/08/10 ... -----------.... 10/08/10 ... ---------- ...-----------

Vero and Chris. 10/06/10 ... 10/18/10 ... 11/24/10 ... 10/18/10 ... -----------.... 10/18/10 ... ---------- ...-----------

J & J ......... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... -----------.... xx/xx/xx ... ---------- ...-----------

Wishing ....... 10/11/10 ... 10/20/10 ... 11/12/10 ... 10/20/10 ... -----------.... 10/20/10 ... ---------- ...-----------

Alaba ......... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... -----------.... xx/xx/xx ... ---------- ...-----------

Valerie78 ..... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... -----------.... xx/xx/xx ... ---------- ...-----------

nickbits ...... 09/16/10 ... 09/24/10 ... 10/28/10 ... 09/24/10 ... -----------.... 09/24/10 ... ---------- ...Int.12/13/10

Brenda2010 .... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... -----------.... xx/xx/xx ... ---------- ...-----------

Tater&####### .. 10/08/10 ... 10/19/10 ... 11/09/10 ... 10/19/10.... -----------.... 10/19/10 ... ---------- ...-----------

Hey, Tater&#######, you have your biometrics tomorrow!!! Excited?

And Rose416 had hers last week, I wonder how it went... Is it complicated? Is it quick? Did you guys get there early or just on time for your appointment?

I've pretty much given up on checking my status on the USCIS website... It stresses me out and nothing is going on anyways, so I'll just wait for an e-mail!

For our detailed K-1, AOS and ROC journey, see the "about me" page on our profile!

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The biometrics appointment is really easy. They don't even ask you questions - just take your fingerprints and photograph. I was in and out in 5 minutes.

I juts went to the bank today with my hubby. We opened up a joint bank account. All I needed was my passport, SSN and I brought my marriage license just in case. Another super easy transaction. Now all I need is a job so I can put money into my account!

I am working on my resume and patiently waiting for my EAD.

I posted a topic on the forum concerning applying for a drivers license. I wonder if it's better to wait for my AOS to arrive? The DMV site says 'apply within 10 days of receiving residency or special privileges.'

Anyone attempted to get their license yet? Vero, I know you were denied, and a girl I know had to retake her driving test before she was accepted. I hope this isn't the case. I had a heck of a time passing the driving test in Canada (teenage nerves!!!) and do not want to go through that again any time soon!!

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POE @ Toronto Pearson - 08/12/10

Civil Ceremony - 08/27/10

Applied for SSN in married name - 09/06/10 (I was told it will take 4 weeks to get the background check cleared and an additional 2 weeks to receive my card)

AOS/EAD/AP sent with FedEx - 09/25/10

E-Notice From Chicago - 10/05/10

I-797C, NOA1 Received - 10/08/10

SSN card received (FINALLY!)- 10/23/10

Biometrics appointment - 10/28/10

EAD Approved - 11/19/10 (USCIS Website Notice)

AP Approved & Received - 11/22/10

EAD Received- 11/23/10

Interview - 02/07/11 APPROVED!

I am now a U.S. Permanent Resident!!

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The biometrics appointment is really easy. They don't even ask you questions - just take your fingerprints and photograph. I was in and out in 5 minutes.

I juts went to the bank today with my hubby. We opened up a joint bank account. All I needed was my passport, SSN and I brought my marriage license just in case. Another super easy transaction. Now all I need is a job so I can put money into my account!

I am working on my resume and patiently waiting for my EAD.

I posted a topic on the forum concerning applying for a drivers license. I wonder if it's better to wait for my AOS to arrive? The DMV site says 'apply within 10 days of receiving residency or special privileges.'

Anyone attempted to get their license yet? Vero, I know you were denied, and a girl I know had to retake her driving test before she was accepted. I hope this isn't the case. I had a heck of a time passing the driving test in Canada (teenage nerves!!!) and do not want to go through that again any time soon!!

My wife got her Michigan license no problem. She had to take an eye test but nothing else.

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Hey guys, sorry, no beach wedding, I was gonna do it, but what happens is that everyone was like don't, and i'm like why and they're like cause everyone who does it says that it's the worst experience as it's always so windy by the ocean that everything flys around. Lol.

But i'm enjoying myself here, where it's summer 365 days a year. Hope everyones process is going great... marriage count down is not officially 13 days.

Nov 25, 2009: Sent out I-129F Package

Nov 30, 2009: Received NOA1

Mar 31, 2010: NOA 2 Approved

Apr 02, 2010: NVC Received

Apr 04, 2010: NVC Left

Apr 07, 2010: Consulate Received

Apr 26, 2010: Packet 3 Received

Apr 27, 2010: Packet 3 Sent

Jun 28, 2010: Packet 4 Received

May 12, 2010: Medical

Aug 11 2010: Interview Date

APPROVED!!!: Interview Result

Oct 19, 2010: POE

Nov 21, 2010: MARRIED!!!!!!

Mar 16, 2011: AOS Package sent to Chicago Lockbox

Mar 17, 2011: AOS Package recieved Signed for by Jay

Apr 26, 2011: NOA Hard Copies Recieved for AOS, EAD and AP

May 10, 2011: Biometrics Appointment

May 12, 2011: Email - Approved EAD/AP

May 21, 2011: Combo Card Arrived in Mail

July 5, 2011: AOS Interview -------- APPROVED!!!!

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Rose416, thanks for the info about the biometrics! And I sure hope I don't have to take a test again. I think it would be retarded anyways, I've been driving for 10 years, I don't see the point. But I'm sure there will be a glitch somehow... I'm thinking of going on Friday now that my I-94 expires on the 17th... But see, the paper I got from the DMV here, says that I can go with an unexpired or expired I-94... This is just so confusing!

nickbits, what are you gathering as proof for your AOS interview? I'm very nervous because apart from a bank account, we don't have anything under both our names yet...

Alaba, I'm sure that even though it's not a beach wedding it'll be beautiful... I mean, it's the Carribean, how bad can it be!

Have a good day everyone!

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nickbits, what are you gathering as proof for your AOS interview? I'm very nervous because apart from a bank account, we don't have anything under both our names yet...

I have 3 credit card statements & health insurance with both our names . She's also a driver on my car ins (but the policy is in my name).

I added her to my bank account and utilities but I don't have a new statement yet. Hopefully I will by the interview. Aside from that I have wedding/honeymoon/relationship pics, letters from friends/relatives and the receipts from our rings and honeymoon.

My main concern is that we are going to have to explain why we had no one attend our wedding ceremony (I think pictures of the ceremony with family is "prime evidence"). And I hope that it isn't an issue that that I am keeping the house in my name only since my name is solely on the mortgage and I'd have to refinance to add her (which doesn't make sense financially).

I think the burden of proof is on them to prove the marriage is fraudulent instead of you having to prove it is valid, so I'm not too worried overall.

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Hi guys!

We've been away for a while, but here's a quick recap on how we've been till now:

POE went fine, wedding was AWESOME (lots of family and friends), honeymoon in Montana/Yellowstone National Park for 11 days was PERFECT, and since then we've been taking it easy here in Colorado.

FINALLY getting my AOS stuff together.. I'll be submitting this week, since my 90 days from POE is officially up December 7th. TIME JUST FLIES BY, WOW.

Glad you guys have kept this going, and congrats to everyone from our group who's on their AOS journey. So much paperwork ("what? didn't we do this for the petition? ugh!") but we're so experienced now, nothing can stop us :)

Jan 12, 2010 - I-129F sent to Vermont

Jan 14, 2010 - NOA1 issued

Jan 20, 2010 - Touched

Jan 30, 2010 - NOA1 received in mail

Mar 22, 2010 - NOA2! 67 days after NOA1! #222 on Igor's List!

Mar 23, 2010 - Touched

Mar 24, 2010 - NVC Received Petition

Mar 26, 2010 - NVC Sent Petition to Montreal Consulate

Apr 01, 2010 - Montreal Consulate Received Petition

Apr 13, 2010 - Packet 3 Received

Apr 16, 2010 - Packet 3 Mailed

Apr 20, 2010 - Montreal Consulate Received Packet 3

May 11, 2010 - Packet 3 Logged

Jun 29, 2010 - Packet 4 Received !

Jul 12, 2010 - Medical !!

Aug 25, 2010 - Interview at Montreal Consulate !!! APPROVED !!!

Sep 08, 2010 - Port of Entry in Port Huron / Blue Water Bridge !!!

Sep 25, 2010 - Wedding Day !!!!

Nov 15, 2010 - AOS + EAD sent

Nov 23, 2010 - NOA1

Nov 24, 2010 - AOS + EAD touched

Jan 06, 2011 - Biometrics Appointment

Jan 28, 2011 - EAD approved!

Mar 29, 2011 - GREEN CARD INTERVIEW! APPROVED !!!

Apr 07, 2011 - GREEN CARD RECEIVED!!!!

Mar 11, 2013 - ROC sent

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The biometrics appointment is really easy. They don't even ask you questions - just take your fingerprints and photograph. I was in and out in 5 minutes.

I juts went to the bank today with my hubby. We opened up a joint bank account. All I needed was my passport, SSN and I brought my marriage license just in case. Another super easy transaction. Now all I need is a job so I can put money into my account!

I am working on my resume and patiently waiting for my EAD.

I posted a topic on the forum concerning applying for a drivers license. I wonder if it's better to wait for my AOS to arrive? The DMV site says 'apply within 10 days of receiving residency or special privileges.'

Anyone attempted to get their license yet? Vero, I know you were denied, and a girl I know had to retake her driving test before she was accepted. I hope this isn't the case. I had a heck of a time passing the driving test in Canada (teenage nerves!!!) and do not want to go through that again any time soon!!

I know I am a cr-1 and Not a k-1 but I just got my ssn and I think we will be going on saturday to try to get my MD license. I will tell them where to go if I have to redo the driving test heck i just did one 2 months ago and I too have teenage nerves without the teenage hood.I am pretty sure your canadian license is good for a set time, My insurance company usaa said I have one year to get a us license.

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~~~Marriage : 2009-07-10~~~

~~~I-130 Sent : 2009-11-24~~~

~~~ Medical : 2010-09-28~~~ ~~~ MTL Interview : 2010-10-20~~~ ~~~ APPROVED~~~

~~~POE Date :2010-10-31~~~ ~~~Received SSN's 2010-11-08~~

~~~Welcome Letter/Notice Receipt :2010-11-30~~~ ~~~Received Our Green Cards 2010-12-06~~~

~~~ ROC :2012-08-20~~~ ~~~NOA1 :2012-08-28~~~ ~~~BIO :2012-09-25~~~~

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I know I am a cr-1 and Not a k-1 but I just got my ssn and I think we will be going on saturday to try to get my MD license. I will tell them where to go if I have to redo the driving test heck i just did one 2 months ago and I too have teenage nerves without the teenage hood.I am pretty sure your canadian license is good for a set time, My insurance company usaa said I have one year to get a us license.

Ah! That's good to know! At least it's not like we won't have a license at all if we can't get one right away! Thanks for the info!

Hey, Ken and Kate! Glad to hear everything went well for your POE, move and wedding! I'll add you to our list, and then this way if you want let me know the dates and I'll update it!

User .......... AOS sent .... NOA1 ....... Bio. App ... AP/NOA? .... AP - Result ... EAD NOA? ... EAD Result ... AOS Result

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mandaNchris ... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... -----------.... xx/xx/xx ... ---------- ...-----------

Rose416 ....... 09/25/10 ... 10/08/10 ... 10/28/10 ... 10/08/10 ... -----------.... 10/08/10 ... ---------- ...-----------

Vero and Chris. 10/06/10 ... 10/18/10 ... 11/24/10 ... 10/18/10 ... -----------.... 10/18/10 ... ---------- ...-----------

J & J ......... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... -----------.... xx/xx/xx ... ---------- ...-----------

Wishing ....... 10/11/10 ... 10/20/10 ... 11/12/10 ... 10/20/10 ... -----------.... 10/20/10 ... ---------- ...-----------

Alaba ......... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... -----------.... xx/xx/xx ... ---------- ...-----------

Valerie78 ..... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... -----------.... xx/xx/xx ... ---------- ...-----------

nickbits ...... 09/16/10 ... 09/24/10 ... 10/28/10 ... 09/24/10 ... -----------.... 09/24/10 ... ---------- ...Int.12/13/10

Brenda2010 .... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... -----------.... xx/xx/xx ... ---------- ...-----------

Tater&####### .. 10/08/10 ... 10/19/10 ... 11/09/10 ... 10/19/10 ... -----------.... 10/19/10 ... ---------- ...-----------

ken and kate .. xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... xx/xx/xx ... -----------.... xx/xx/xx ... ---------- ...-----------

nickbits, you guys are so organized! I wish Chris and I were like that! I'm VERY worried because we do not have anything under our name except for a bank account. No car insurance, no rent/mortgage, no bills, nothing! I have no idea what I should do... Get a cell phone? We're saving money right now to buy a house, so we live with his parents - not as bad as it might sound - so if we have an AOS interview, I 'm gonna be screwed... Eh, but I've got lots of pictures! :wacko:

For our detailed K-1, AOS and ROC journey, see the "about me" page on our profile!

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nickbits, you guys are so organized! I wish Chris and I were like that! I'm VERY worried because we do not have anything under our name except for a bank account. No car insurance, no rent/mortgage, no bills, nothing! I have no idea what I should do... Get a cell phone? We're saving money right now to buy a house, so we live with his parents - not as bad as it might sound - so if we have an AOS interview, I 'm gonna be screwed... Eh, but I've got lots of pictures! :wacko:

He doesn't have any accounts you could be added to (cable/internet/phone)? Do you have any bills in your name only that are delievered to your common address? I think that is almost as good as having both names on 1 account. Also if he has any life insurance policies (or any account really) where you are named the death beneficiary, that is good evidence as well.

I am also printing out our MSN chat logs for the last 2 years and a couple cell phone bills that show texts between us.

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The biometrics appointment is really easy. They don't even ask you questions - just take your fingerprints and photograph. I was in and out in 5 minutes.

I juts went to the bank today with my hubby. We opened up a joint bank account. All I needed was my passport, SSN and I brought my marriage license just in case. Another super easy transaction. Now all I need is a job so I can put money into my account!

I am working on my resume and patiently waiting for my EAD.

I posted a topic on the forum concerning applying for a drivers license. I wonder if it's better to wait for my AOS to arrive? The DMV site says 'apply within 10 days of receiving residency or special privileges.'

Anyone attempted to get their license yet? Vero, I know you were denied, and a girl I know had to retake her driving test before she was accepted. I hope this isn't the case. I had a heck of a time passing the driving test in Canada (teenage nerves!!!) and do not want to go through that again any time soon!!

Hey Rose416 -

I'm in Cali too and have not yet gone to get my Driver's license for multiple reasons (and reading on other VJ forums....)

-the 10 day requirement in California is true BUT what will happen is that the only proof they will accept before you have your EAD or AOS is your I-94. They will issue you a license that will EXPIRE on the day your I-94 expires. Also they will likely take away your foreign license. So if when your I-94 expires you do not yet have your EAD you are SOL (S&*^ outta luck!)

-So I've decided to wait until my EAD arrives to go get my California driver's license...

If anyone else has any insight its welcome:) California seems to by pretty annoying about these sorts of things tho and have different rules then other states...

08/31/2010 POE09/25/2010 Civil WeddingAOS Timeline10/11/2010 AOS Package Sent10/20/2010 NOA's for AOS/EAD/AP11/12/2010 Biometrics Appointment1/4/2011 Received EAD and AP documents!1/11/2011 AOS Interview - APPROVED!!1/15/2011 - Received Approval notice for I-485, Green card on its way!!1/21/2011 - Received Green Card!!Removal of Conditions11/1/2012-Sent Application to California Service Center ..... N-40007/29/2016 - Received date at Phoenix lockbox 8/01/2016 - N-400 NOA<p>xx/xx/xxxx - BiometricsOnto the next step!!

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Hey Rose416 -

I'm in Cali too and have not yet gone to get my Driver's license for multiple reasons (and reading on other VJ forums....)

-the 10 day requirement in California is true BUT what will happen is that the only proof they will accept before you have your EAD or AOS is your I-94. They will issue you a license that will EXPIRE on the day your I-94 expires. Also they will likely take away your foreign license. So if when your I-94 expires you do not yet have your EAD you are SOL (S&*^ outta luck!)

-So I've decided to wait until my EAD arrives to go get my California driver's license...

If anyone else has any insight its welcome:) California seems to by pretty annoying about these sorts of things tho and have different rules then other states...

Thanks Wishing. I think I am going to wait until I get my EAD and see what happens. My husband actually has to visit the DMV to renew his license in December, so I'll send him with some questions to ask. Saves me having to wait in line for a denial.

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POE @ Toronto Pearson - 08/12/10

Civil Ceremony - 08/27/10

Applied for SSN in married name - 09/06/10 (I was told it will take 4 weeks to get the background check cleared and an additional 2 weeks to receive my card)

AOS/EAD/AP sent with FedEx - 09/25/10

E-Notice From Chicago - 10/05/10

I-797C, NOA1 Received - 10/08/10

SSN card received (FINALLY!)- 10/23/10

Biometrics appointment - 10/28/10

EAD Approved - 11/19/10 (USCIS Website Notice)

AP Approved & Received - 11/22/10

EAD Received- 11/23/10

Interview - 02/07/11 APPROVED!

I am now a U.S. Permanent Resident!!

My K1 Journey can be found on the 'About Me' page

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Hey everyone,

So Rose416, I'm going to the DMV on Friday, I guess I'll see if I can get a license or not. I'll make sure to ask all my questions first! Star_shine from NC went to the DMV, and they told here she needed car insurance before they could issue her license, only to find out that she actually needed her EAD. Nickbits, weren't you saying that your wife got her driver's license without any issue? And where are you guys from again?

As for the AOS interview documents, I have very few options. Not to go into a life story here, but we live with his parents, his cell-phone is free with his work, his car insurance is with his parents policy and I'm not on his health insurance because it was too much money for my liking... But we do have a joint account. After I go to the DMV on Friday and if they issue a driver's license for me, I'll be added to the car insurance, so that'll be one more piece of evidence. And I was thinking of going to Kohls and get a card, even though I don't need it...I refuse to get a cell-phone. I guess I'll have to make sure I get several letters written up if I do get an interview, and bring all the evidence I had for the K-1 interview... There's not much more I can do... I don't feel like signing up for all these useless things just to prove we're married... I don't know! :bonk:

Has anyone had any touches or anything? Nothing here... I want to be touched :lol: !!! At least something!

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I posted a review of it on the Canada forum, but just thought I'd do a little dance :dance: because I got my driver's license today!

How's everyone doing? Eh, have you guys heard from Valerie78 and Brenda2010? Should we keep them on the list? I haven't heard from neither in a long time...

For our detailed K-1, AOS and ROC journey, see the "about me" page on our profile!

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i'm here!

we got married on 10-31 and we're in the process of getting everything together to mail off. most likely next week..since i totaled my car on the way to pick orfee up for poe, things have been a little stressful. but we got a new car on thursday so, least that's done.

so far orfee has got his ssn, but we can't get him on my lease till he has a Virginia license/id and we don't have any mail in his name to get the VA license (easiest thing to prove residency would be a lease) its a pretty aggravating cycle..

plus, orfee didn't get any type of vaccination sheet from his medical in montreal, so we're kind of stuck there as well.

other than all this immigration #######, life is grand :thumbs:

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