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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: China
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Where are my pals here today?

Penning here and there!

Loto

Got a couple of days of sunshine, and 45+ degrees here in Virginia. Felt good to go grind

on a fender on my old Plymouth.

Found a couple better flights to China in March or April, less expensive anyway. Still

about 30 hours travel time, oooooooooooooo my butt. I learned on my last 2 trips to take

plenty of pills with me. A pill every 2 hours made the trip a little easier. :yes:

April 2008 Met online ..................... March 2010.. 3 week visit......... 19 Nov...Sent DS230 & I-864

April 2009 Met in Chongqing .......... 09 March 2010 .. Marry.................17Dec...NVC lost 230 and 864

04 May 09 Apply K1 .................... 10 April .. Apply CR1....................20Dec..NVC found 230

18 May 09 NOA 1......................... 20 April... NOA1...........................28Dec..sent more 864 docs

16 Sep 09 NOA 2......................... 06 Oct..... NOA2...........................2011

08 Nov 09 P3................................... 21 Oct..... Have Case #..............21 Jan...SIF

06 Dec 09 P4............................... 30 OCt..... Have DS-3032...............26 Jan .. CC

29 Dec 09. Interview..................... 1 Nov..... email Ds-3032...............1 Apr, 3 week visit

29 Dec,,,,No Visa.......................... 1 Nov......paid AOS.......................4 May Interview.Approved..

9 Aug 2010 I-129F ended.............. 5 Nov......paid IV.........,,,,,,,,,,, ..... 28 June, Received Visa

............................................................................................................22 July, arrive USA..

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Nepal
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Got a couple of days of sunshine, and 45+ degrees here in Virginia. Felt good to go grind

on a fender on my old Plymouth.

Found a couple better flights to China in March or April, less expensive anyway. Still

about 30 hours travel time, oooooooooooooo my butt. I learned on my last 2 trips to take

plenty of pills with me. A pill every 2 hours made the trip a little easier. :yes:

What pill are you talking about Bobby? :D

My NVC Journey

10/12/10 –NVC received the file

10/15/10 -NVC case # generated

10/18/10 -Called NVC and gave both beneficiary and petitioner email addresses

10/19/10 - Beneficiary emailed DS-3032 to NVC and also mailed the hard copy

10/26/10 - Called NVC and got the IIN

10/26/10 - Paid AOS fee $ 88.00

10/27/10 - AOS fee status shows "PAID"

10/27/10 - AOS package expressed mailed (next day delivery)

10/30/10 - IV fee bill generated and paid immediately

10/30/10 - Received AOS fee bill and DS-3032 kit and also received the confirmation of receipt of DS-3032

11/04/10 - IV fee bill status shown as "paid"

11/04/10 - Sent IV package (next day delivery)

11/06/10 - Received IV instructions packet (packet 3) via email

11/08/10 - AOS entered into NVC system

11/16/10 - AOS was reviewed and OK'ed

11/18/10 - IV entered into NVC system

11/24/10 - IV package was reviewed and generated artificial RFE for missing photographs (which was actually submitted with the package)

11/26/10 - RFE response mailed out

11/29/10 - RFE response delivered to NVC

12/08/10 - RFE response entered into NVC system

12/15/10 - SIF :)

12/15/10 - Case Complete :)

01/03/11 - Interview date assigned for Feb 15 @ 1:30 PM

01/17/11 - Medical done ! Passed

01/25/11 - Re-scheduled the interview for Feb 1 @ 1:00 PM

02/01/11 - Interview @ 1:00 PM - Approved :)

02/03/11 - Visa picked up from USEM

02/12/11 - POE @ JFK

Filed: IR-5 Country: India
Timeline
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I am here Loto! Just checking out KVP's play by play of his wife's interview which has set my mind at rest (THANKS KVP!)! I think I am actually more scared about the medical this Wednesday!

Had a nice relaxing weekend - have a busy week at work coming up, can't believe it is almost Monday again. Feels good to have booked my flight now and knowing my official leave UK date. Just need to organise my leaving do now!!

Hope you have had a good weekend? How's the weather out there now?

Good luck Lilu for medical :thumbs:

Weather is bit cold in this area, still. Was busy looking for an apartment in NJ Edison area during this weekend.

Loto

Got a couple of days of sunshine, and 45+ degrees here in Virginia. Felt good to go grind

on a fender on my old Plymouth.

Found a couple better flights to China in March or April, less expensive anyway. Still

about 30 hours travel time, oooooooooooooo my butt. I learned on my last 2 trips to take

plenty of pills with me. A pill every 2 hours made the trip a little easier. :yes:

Holy cow, 30 hours :devil: Have a good and safe trip, Bob!

Loto

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: China
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Posted

What pill are you talking about Bobby? :D

Any pill that helps with the sitting too long, :wacko: like Advil, Aspirin, Tylenol PM, and my favorite, Excedrin Back and Body.....

Yesterday I bought 2 bottles of Excedrin Back and Body, I am ready to go.. :yes:

April 2008 Met online ..................... March 2010.. 3 week visit......... 19 Nov...Sent DS230 & I-864

April 2009 Met in Chongqing .......... 09 March 2010 .. Marry.................17Dec...NVC lost 230 and 864

04 May 09 Apply K1 .................... 10 April .. Apply CR1....................20Dec..NVC found 230

18 May 09 NOA 1......................... 20 April... NOA1...........................28Dec..sent more 864 docs

16 Sep 09 NOA 2......................... 06 Oct..... NOA2...........................2011

08 Nov 09 P3................................... 21 Oct..... Have Case #..............21 Jan...SIF

06 Dec 09 P4............................... 30 OCt..... Have DS-3032...............26 Jan .. CC

29 Dec 09. Interview..................... 1 Nov..... email Ds-3032...............1 Apr, 3 week visit

29 Dec,,,,No Visa.......................... 1 Nov......paid AOS.......................4 May Interview.Approved..

9 Aug 2010 I-129F ended.............. 5 Nov......paid IV.........,,,,,,,,,,, ..... 28 June, Received Visa

............................................................................................................22 July, arrive USA..

Posted

Good morning.

I bought the ticket last night. Will be leaving February 9th (late evening). And coming back on February 22nd (earn monring.) Cost for me $1,446 round trip. I haven't bought the wife's ticket yet. That will probably cost $1,300. I will have a total of 8 days in Bangladesh. Rest of them will be spend on troubling (intentional.) 47 friggin' hours inside a friggin' tuna can with insufferable Turks. FML.

N400 CITIZENSHIP STAGE

23-DEC-2016 -:- N400 form mailed to Dallas, TX Lockbox (USPS EXPRESS)

27-DEC-2016 -:- N400 form delivered/picked up by USCIS

01-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form fee check cashed by USCIS

04-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form received per NOA1

09-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form NOA1 notice date

14-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form NOA1 on hand through USPS

30-JAN-2017 -:- N400 fingerprint taken

01-FEB-2017 -:- N400 interview schedule process started

26-JUL-2017 -:- N400 interview date set (01SEP2017)

29-JUL-2017 -:- N400 interview letter on hand

01-SEP-2017 -:- N400 interview date - Interview passed

10-OCT-2017-:- N400 oath ceremony letter on hand (oath on 26OCT2017)

Posted

I was finally able to do a year end financial evaluation for myself for 2010. There are some shocking revelations. I spend $2,500 for entertainment. In my defense, I listed all the phone-bill as entertainment. Because of being married, I spend a total of $917 on phone bill. I spend $88 on movies for the entire year. $7 on Redbox. Those are all part of that $2,500. I spend $2,000 on personal care. Fro things like shaving cream, hair-cut, razors, face-creme, etc. Holy smokes. I lived like a friggin' king. I'm going to have to tighten the belt a whole bunch.

Phone bill own be as much. I promise. I hate talking on the phone anyways. I'm sure the wife will call Bangladesh a lot when she comes here. I'm going to budget tell the wife to that she can call as much as she wants as long as the yearly total ends up being 300. No more. Skype is her friend. Definitely going to cut back on entertainment. And I'm going to stop buying expensive sh*ts for my face. I'm already married. Don't need to maintain my baby-face 'nymore. From now on, warehouse brand lotion and shampoo.

N400 CITIZENSHIP STAGE

23-DEC-2016 -:- N400 form mailed to Dallas, TX Lockbox (USPS EXPRESS)

27-DEC-2016 -:- N400 form delivered/picked up by USCIS

01-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form fee check cashed by USCIS

04-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form received per NOA1

09-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form NOA1 notice date

14-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form NOA1 on hand through USPS

30-JAN-2017 -:- N400 fingerprint taken

01-FEB-2017 -:- N400 interview schedule process started

26-JUL-2017 -:- N400 interview date set (01SEP2017)

29-JUL-2017 -:- N400 interview letter on hand

01-SEP-2017 -:- N400 interview date - Interview passed

10-OCT-2017-:- N400 oath ceremony letter on hand (oath on 26OCT2017)

Posted

I feel restless for some odd reason. Like my left hand is itching somewhere but I can't quite get where it is. I feel so friggin' angry, like stomping on my ground (which I'm doing) angry.

N400 CITIZENSHIP STAGE

23-DEC-2016 -:- N400 form mailed to Dallas, TX Lockbox (USPS EXPRESS)

27-DEC-2016 -:- N400 form delivered/picked up by USCIS

01-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form fee check cashed by USCIS

04-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form received per NOA1

09-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form NOA1 notice date

14-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form NOA1 on hand through USPS

30-JAN-2017 -:- N400 fingerprint taken

01-FEB-2017 -:- N400 interview schedule process started

26-JUL-2017 -:- N400 interview date set (01SEP2017)

29-JUL-2017 -:- N400 interview letter on hand

01-SEP-2017 -:- N400 interview date - Interview passed

10-OCT-2017-:- N400 oath ceremony letter on hand (oath on 26OCT2017)

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
Timeline
Posted

I was finally able to do a year end financial evaluation for myself for 2010. There are some shocking revelations. I spend $2,500 for entertainment. In my defense, I listed all the phone-bill as entertainment. Because of being married, I spend a total of $917 on phone bill. I spend $88 on movies for the entire year. $7 on Redbox. Those are all part of that $2,500. I spend $2,000 on personal care. Fro things like shaving cream, hair-cut, razors, face-creme, etc. Holy smokes. I lived like a friggin' king. I'm going to have to tighten the belt a whole bunch.

Phone bill own be as much. I promise. I hate talking on the phone anyways. I'm sure the wife will call Bangladesh a lot when she comes here. I'm going to budget tell the wife to that she can call as much as she wants as long as the yearly total ends up being 300. No more. Skype is her friend. Definitely going to cut back on entertainment. And I'm going to stop buying expensive sh*ts for my face. I'm already married. Don't need to maintain my baby-face 'nymore. From now on, warehouse brand lotion and shampoo.

:D

Filed: IR-5 Country: India
Timeline
Posted

Have a good trip Bob and Indigo :star:

Good news folks :dance: Finally, the packet (Original Naturalization Certificate, Birth certificate etc. with I-130, I-864, DS-230 #######!) arrived in India today that I sent on Nov 9th by USPS express mail. It only took 2 months and 1 week, not bad! Quite relieved! Any way, I made another original birth certificate during this India trip. Now, 2 birth certificate with different format. Indigo, I am confused, which one I'll use now? :devil:

Thanks Indigo and all others about USPS advice provided in November. I love Indian postal system with hatred!

Loto

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
Timeline
Posted

Have a good trip Bob and Indigo :star:

Good news folks :dance: Finally, the packet (Original Naturalization Certificate, Birth certificate etc. with I-130, I-864, DS-230 #######!) arrived in India today that I sent on Nov 9th by USPS express mail. It only took 2 months and 1 week, not bad! Quite relieved! Any way, I made another original birth certificate during this India trip. Now, 2 birth certificate with different format. Indigo, I am confused, which one I'll use now? :devil:

Thanks Indigo and all others about USPS advice provided in November. I love Indian postal system with hatred!

Loto

Now u don't have to worry abt getting another naturalization certificate bc thts a chunk of money

Filed: IR-5 Country: India
Timeline
Posted

Now u don't have to worry abt getting another naturalization certificate bc thts a chunk of money

Yes it is 786! Some $350+ and wait of some 6 months to 1 year time.

In fact, I got naturalizaed in the town you currently live! Yes, Bridgeport, CT.

Loto

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
Timeline
Posted

Yes it is 786! Some $350+ and wait of some 6 months to 1 year time.

In fact, I got naturalizaed in the town you currently live! Yes, Bridgeport, CT.

Loto

wht a coincidence I got naturalized in Bridgeport, CT back back in 2006. I went to school in Bridgeport but I live in Stamford metro area. I use to live in NJ whn i 1st came frm India but now every time I visit NJ I dislike it probably coz of traffic. btw, we do grocery shoppin frm Edison, NJ.

Posted

Loto, I'm sure you bought insurance for your packet on USPS service. Make sure you claim that sh*t for late or no delivery.

N400 CITIZENSHIP STAGE

23-DEC-2016 -:- N400 form mailed to Dallas, TX Lockbox (USPS EXPRESS)

27-DEC-2016 -:- N400 form delivered/picked up by USCIS

01-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form fee check cashed by USCIS

04-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form received per NOA1

09-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form NOA1 notice date

14-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form NOA1 on hand through USPS

30-JAN-2017 -:- N400 fingerprint taken

01-FEB-2017 -:- N400 interview schedule process started

26-JUL-2017 -:- N400 interview date set (01SEP2017)

29-JUL-2017 -:- N400 interview letter on hand

01-SEP-2017 -:- N400 interview date - Interview passed

10-OCT-2017-:- N400 oath ceremony letter on hand (oath on 26OCT2017)

Filed: IR-5 Country: India
Timeline
Posted

wht a coincidence I got naturalized in Bridgeport, CT back back in 2006. I went to school in Bridgeport but I live in Stamford metro area. I use to live in NJ whn i 1st came frm India but now every time I visit NJ I dislike it probably coz of traffic. btw, we do grocery shoppin frm Edison, NJ.

That's a coincidence, 786! I have been in CT for 6 or 7 years (Hartford area mostly) including the town you pass daily (Norwalk) :star: Then moved to NY area for the last 3 or 4 years. Now, moving to Edison, NJ from Feb 1st. Last week, we went to Iselin (though I don't like that place) to eat from a Pakistani restaurant, wow, it was yummy :star:

Yaaaaaaay, you did naturalization 1 year before mine :star:

Loto

Loto, I'm sure you bought insurance for your packet on USPS service. Make sure you claim that sh*t for late or no delivery.

No Indigo. There is a default insurance of some $100 and they can refund me the postage fee as well.

Since the package is arrived, I don't want to bother them, it is real pain in the a$$ to talk to those stinking USPS fellows :devil:

Loto

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
Timeline
Posted

That's a coincidence, 786! I have been in CT for 6 or 7 years (Hartford area mostly) including the town you pass daily (Norwalk) :star: Then moved to NY area for the last 3 or 4 years. Now, moving to Edison, NJ from Feb 1st. Last week, we went to Iselin (though I don't like that place) to eat from a Pakistani restaurant, wow, it was yummy :star:

Yaaaaaaay, you did naturalization 1 year before mine :star:

Loto

yeah there r many restuarants out there. Last time I tried rainbow restaurant on Rt 27 nxt to Subway thy had nice food compared to other restuarants. Now i am craving 4 some food from there.

 
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