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KirstyDustin   1

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Yay Kirsty!!! First your sig is working then you guys get info on your case! This is a great day for you!!! :dance: :dance: :lol:

I know! I've been thinking about it and I'm quite excited now to be quite honest!! SO glad we called USCIS :) Thank you for being so excited with me!! :dance:

Well thanks to you my sig is working - be prepared for more help when i change it :) lol

Dustin USA (Petitioner)
Kirsty SA (Beneficiary)

K-1 Journey

7 MONTHS 20 DAYS.. (From Start to Finish)

P.O.E

05.27.2011 - Flying to Michigan
05.28.2011 - P.O.E in New York - had no problems at all smile.png
05.28.2011 - Off to Detroit
07.09.2011 - Our Wedding wub.png

AOS Journey

3 MONTHS 4 DAYS (From Filing AOS to Interview Approval)
3 MONTHS 9 DAYS (From Filing AOS to Receiving GC)

ROC Journey

.. MONTHS .. DAYS (From Filing ROC to Receiving 10 Year GC)

.. MONTHS .. DAYS (From Responding to RFE to Receiving 10 Year GC)

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I know! I've been thinking about it and I'm quite excited now to be quite honest!! SO glad we called USCIS :) Thank you for being so excited with me!! :dance:

Well thanks to you my sig is working - be prepared for more help when i change it :) lol

:lol: you got it!! Just ask when you're ready.

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My honey is NIGERIAN and I'm AMERICAN

K1 Journey

07/27/10 Mailed Petition

07/28/10 Petition received at VSC then forwarded to Lewisville, TX (received there 7/29/10)

08/02/10 NOA1 Notice date

08/06/10 Touched

08/07/10 Received NOA1 in mail

08/10/10 Touched

10/03/10 Touched

01/31/11 I-129F Petition APPROVED!!!

02/03/11 Received hard copy of NOA2 (although the envelope is stamped Feb 2...so only one day to get to me :) )

02/07/11 Arrived at NVC

02/07/11 MADE APPOINTMENTS FOR MEDICAL AND INTERVIEW. (Will post actual dates after they occur :) )

02/08/11 Left NVC

02/17/11 Medical

03/01/11 Interview (FH is in AP)

04/12/11 AP COMPLETED!!

04/13/11 FH notified to come to the embassy with his passport!

04/26/11 FH received Visa

04/29/11 FH Arrived in the US!!! JFK POE

06/08/11 MARRIED!

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An update from me.

I finally got my Fiance to call the USCIS today (calling the USCIS is NOT useless - we were very lucky he did call today). When he called to find out why the NOA1 was taking so long the person told him they were going to send it back to him because the application was missing a form (G-325a form - biographical form), when they checked it was there (they saw a "tab" on the one so thought there was only one copy instead of 4!!), and so said that they would process it today!! :( I'm so upset - that is two weeks of wasted time! So we now hope to get the NOA1 notification today or tomorrow!! Holding thumbs its today! WOW i'm super upset but I guess i should be happy that things will get moving now...

Good luck to everyone!! :)

Yay! That's so awesome. I'm glad you called. Even though it's a delay, it must be so nice to finally know it's going somewhere. Now you don't have to keep wondering!

June 7, 2010 - Will asked me to marry him, and I said YES!!
October 4, 2010 - Will sent away the I-129F Petition
October 12, 2010 - NOA1 received!
October 15, 2010 - First "touch"
October 18, 2010 - Second "touch"
March 7, 2011 - NOA2!!!
March 18, 2011 - NVC forwarded our case to the Montreal Consulate....NOT where we wanted it to go!
March 25, 2011 - Email from Montreal saying that our case would be forwarded to Vancouver - only took one night for a reply from them smile.png
April 5, 2011 - Vancouver has our package!
April 6, 2011 - Received Packet 3 via email - now just waiting on my police certificate.
April 13, 2011 - faxed Packet 3 to Vancouver
April 14, 2011 - received Packet 4 via email
May 4, 2011 - Medical appointment
May 5, 2011 - Interview!! APPROVED smile.png

June 16, 2011 - POE at Blaine Peace Arch Crossing
June 28, 2011 - Got married by Elvis in Vegas!
Aug 8, 2011 - Received SSN in the mail.

Aug 31, 2011 - Sent off AOS Package
Sept 7, 2011 - Package received by USCIS
Sept 9, 2011 - Notice of Action email for AOS, EAD, and AP.
Sept 16, 2011 - Received my Biometrics Appt. letter for the 30th.
Sept 22, 2011 - RFE sad.png
Sept 30, 2011 - Biometrics Appt.
Oct 26, 2011 - Received interview letter for Dec 1st
Nov 4, 2011 - EAD/AP approved
Nov 12, 2011 - Received combo card in the mail
Dec 1, 2011 - Interview - APPROVED smile.png
Dec 9, 2011 - Greencard arrived in the mail!

Oct 18, 2013 - I-751 Package signed for at CA Service Center

Mar 5, 2014 - Approved! Awaiting greencard in the mail

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Hey Kirsty, I'm preparing my K1 package to mail out next week and am planning on putting in tabs to separate the different parts of the application- is that a bad idea? In an earlier post you mentioned something about USCIS thinking that the G325A form was covered up by a tab or something like that? If you could explain a little more I'd really appreciate it! Thanks!

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Hey Kirsty, I'm preparing my K1 package to mail out next week and am planning on putting in tabs to separate the different parts of the application- is that a bad idea? In an earlier post you mentioned something about USCIS thinking that the G325A form was covered up by a tab or something like that? If you could explain a little more I'd really appreciate it! Thanks!

Hey! :)

No no, tabs are good to seperate each section. The person just said that they saw a tab saying "petitioners G-325a form" and thought there was only one copy - didn't bother to look behind the passport photo where the other three copies were. Not sure why, because we had another tab after his saying "benificiary G-325a form" and they never questioned there "not being another 3". It is a very good idea to use tabs (at the bottom of the page though - not the sides. I read this in one of the instructions). It just makes it easier for them to see if all is in order (in our case i'm not sure why they didn't just check).

But please do use tabs like you want to :)

Good luck with the process - keep us up to date with notifications etc :)

Dustin USA (Petitioner)
Kirsty SA (Beneficiary)

K-1 Journey

7 MONTHS 20 DAYS.. (From Start to Finish)

P.O.E

05.27.2011 - Flying to Michigan
05.28.2011 - P.O.E in New York - had no problems at all smile.png
05.28.2011 - Off to Detroit
07.09.2011 - Our Wedding wub.png

AOS Journey

3 MONTHS 4 DAYS (From Filing AOS to Interview Approval)
3 MONTHS 9 DAYS (From Filing AOS to Receiving GC)

ROC Journey

.. MONTHS .. DAYS (From Filing ROC to Receiving 10 Year GC)

.. MONTHS .. DAYS (From Responding to RFE to Receiving 10 Year GC)

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Hey, thanks for the clarification. I think I'm still a little confused though because I thought the G325A form is only one page, plus any attachments with information about prior addresses, employment etc, and that we just need one copy for me and one copy for my fiance. I've read other posts that say we just need one copy as well...does that mean we actually need 4 original signed copies of the G325A form per person or is just one original signed copy ok? Thanks!!

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Hey, thanks for the clarification. I think I'm still a little confused though because I thought the G325A form is only one page, plus any attachments with information about prior addresses, employment etc, and that we just need one copy for me and one copy for my fiance. I've read other posts that say we just need one copy as well...does that mean we actually need 4 original signed copies of the G325A form per person or is just one original signed copy ok? Thanks!!

From what I understand, only the Petitioners G-325A is initially required with the submission of the I-129F, and that your Beneficiaries can be submitted at the Embassy/Consult during your interview (Benificiary). I may be wrong, so don't quote me on that, but I also know that front-loading is a positive approach to submitting your petition. They only require the two, and any attachments that belong to the G-325A.

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Ok, thanks for the reply. When you say "only the two", do you mean only two copies of my G325A form with original signatures (I guess that means all the attachments need to be copied as well), or do you mean my copy and my fiance's copy? Thanks, I really appreciate the reply!

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I feel your pain. We have been waiting 33 days for our NOA1. I tried calling USCIS a couple times after the 2 and 3 week points and they told me that I would have to wait 30 days to contact them. So 30 days passed and it was the weekend. I finally got my call escalated to an officer and they told me the post office returned the document as undeliverable (I moved here 3 months ago but the post office is well aware of my new residence). The officer gave me my case number and I ended the call and went online to check my status. It said this:

On October 14, 2010, the post office returned your document I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) as undeliverable. We will hold it for 180 days from October 14, 2010 to allow you time to contact us. If you do not contact us at 1-800-375-5283 within 180 days, this document will be destroyed and you will need to file a new application or application for replacement with fee.

My blood was boiling and I quickly called them back to see if this was my NOA1 that was sent back to them or if they were actually sending me back my I129F, as their message states. Fortunately, it was the NOA1 that was returned. She gave me the date of the NOA1 and get me at ease (for now). I just hope that the info she is passing along to me is correct and they are not sending me back my I129F for error corrections.

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@July2009 - the G325a is only one form. I read somewhere in instructions that we needed to submit 4 copies, so I made 3 copies of my original G325a form, which made four copies, and so did my Fiance.

On the cover letter that they ask you to fill out and put on the front of the application it lists what should be in the pack - both the Petitioner and the Benificiary G325a's are mentioned on there so I put both ours in the package.

The only thing I attached to the original G325a's were our passport size photos like it says...

So we each had one original signed form, with photo attached to the back, then three copies of the original (hope this makes sense). But I'm not sure now with this paper reduction act. I would put 4 in just incase, because when my fiance called they said they not all there, but they were.

@Dogspot - wow!! That is hectic!! I hope it is the NOA1 and not the I-129F!! Please keep me posted with your process :)

Goodluck to you both and I hope some good news in a hard copy reaches you soon!

Can't believe that happened to you - so sorry! :( but keep the positive thinking, just like I'm trying to do! :)

Dustin USA (Petitioner)
Kirsty SA (Beneficiary)

K-1 Journey

7 MONTHS 20 DAYS.. (From Start to Finish)

P.O.E

05.27.2011 - Flying to Michigan
05.28.2011 - P.O.E in New York - had no problems at all smile.png
05.28.2011 - Off to Detroit
07.09.2011 - Our Wedding wub.png

AOS Journey

3 MONTHS 4 DAYS (From Filing AOS to Interview Approval)
3 MONTHS 9 DAYS (From Filing AOS to Receiving GC)

ROC Journey

.. MONTHS .. DAYS (From Filing ROC to Receiving 10 Year GC)

.. MONTHS .. DAYS (From Responding to RFE to Receiving 10 Year GC)

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Ok, thanks for the reply. When you say "only the two", do you mean only two copies of my G325A form with original signatures (I guess that means all the attachments need to be copied as well), or do you mean my copy and my fiance's copy? Thanks, I really appreciate the reply!

you only need 2 original G325A one for you and one for the beneficiary. Please not that this have to be originals not copies....Good luck on your journey :thumbs:

November 5, 2010 Interview 7am APPROVED!!!!!! (6months 4weeks 1day) THANK YOU LORD!!!!!

(look at my about me page in my profile if you want to see my entire k1 journey)

AOS Journey:

Feb.4, 2011 Mailed AOS packet

Feb. 7, 2011 Pkt delivered in Chicago

Feb. 10, 2011 Received txt and email of NOA for AOS, EAD, and AP

Feb. 11, 2011 Check cashed for AOS

Feb. 12, 2011 Touched

Feb. 14, 2011 received hard copy of NOA for AOS, EAD& AP

Feb. 18, 2011 received appt letter for biometrics

Feb. 28, 2011 biometrics appt @10am

Feb. 28, 2011 received txt/email AOS case transferred to csc

Mar 1, 2011 AOS Touched

Mar 3, 2011 received hard copy of AOS transfer to csc

Mar 4, 2011 AOS Touched

Mar 28, 2011 Received txt/email saying card production has been ordered. (1month 3eeks 3days)

Mar 28, 2011 Received 2nd txt/email saying we have registered this customer permanent residence status

Mar 29, 2011 Received 3rd txt/email says card production has been ordered.

April 1, 2011 greencard and welcome letter in hand!!

April 5, 2011 received txt/email EAD card production ordered

Will Start Removing Conditions Dec 2012!!!!

Dec. 26, 2012 mailed ROC paperwork

Dec. 28, 2012 NOA for ROC paperwork

Jan. 7, 2013 received bio appt letter

Jan. 24, 2013 bio appt.

June 22, 2013 10yr green card received

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I was so excited for you when I read this, looks like you are back on track!! It never hurts to be proactive, right?! I am anxiously awaiting our NOA1 and it has only been five days since it was received!! It is nice to know that we are not alone in this process and others are going nuts just like I am!! :blink::wacko:

An update from me.

I finally got my Fiance to call the USCIS today (calling the USCIS is NOT useless - we were very lucky he did call today). When he called to find out why the NOA1 was taking so long the person told him they were going to send it back to him because the application was missing a form (G-325a form - biographical form), when they checked it was there (they saw a "tab" on the one so thought there was only one copy instead of 4!!), and so said that they would process it today!! :( I'm so upset - that is two weeks of wasted time! So we now hope to get the NOA1 notification today or tomorrow!! Holding thumbs its today! WOW i'm super upset but I guess i should be happy that things will get moving now...

Good luck to everyone!! :)

K1:

10/13/10-I129F mailed!!

10/31/10-Email and text NOA1! =)

03/24/11-NOA2!!!

06/02/11-Interview, Approved!!

Married 09/17/11

AOS:

11/15/2011-AOS Packet Sent.

11/17/2011-AOS Packet delivered.

12/28/2012-Biometrics

01/31/2011-AOS transferred to CSC.

02/01/2011-EAD Approved and Card Production E-mail.

02/07/2011-EAD Card Received in Mail.

05/10/2011-Filed 131.

And time marches on....

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I was so excited for you when I read this, looks like you are back on track!! It never hurts to be proactive, right?! I am anxiously awaiting our NOA1 and it has only been five days since it was received!! It is nice to know that we are not alone in this process and others are going nuts just like I am!! :blink::wacko:

An update from me.

I finally got my Fiance to call the USCIS today (calling the USCIS is NOT useless - we were very lucky he did call today). When he called to find out why the NOA1 was taking so long the person told him they were going to send it back to him because the application was missing a form (G-325a form - biographical form), when they checked it was there (they saw a "tab" on the one so thought there was only one copy instead of 4!!), and so said that they would process it today!! :( I'm so upset - that is two weeks of wasted time! So we now hope to get the NOA1 notification today or tomorrow!! Holding thumbs its today! WOW i'm super upset but I guess i should be happy that things will get moving now...

Good luck to everyone!! :)

Ah thank you!! I just hope that they actually meant what they said and that it would be processed and that we get the NOA1 SOON!

Good luck with your process! It's great to have other people go through the same thing - they know exactly how you feel!! :) Keep in touch!

Dustin USA (Petitioner)
Kirsty SA (Beneficiary)

K-1 Journey

7 MONTHS 20 DAYS.. (From Start to Finish)

P.O.E

05.27.2011 - Flying to Michigan
05.28.2011 - P.O.E in New York - had no problems at all smile.png
05.28.2011 - Off to Detroit
07.09.2011 - Our Wedding wub.png

AOS Journey

3 MONTHS 4 DAYS (From Filing AOS to Interview Approval)
3 MONTHS 9 DAYS (From Filing AOS to Receiving GC)

ROC Journey

.. MONTHS .. DAYS (From Filing ROC to Receiving 10 Year GC)

.. MONTHS .. DAYS (From Responding to RFE to Receiving 10 Year GC)

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i was actually freaking out as well about our NOA1 but i woke up this morning had a lovely email from the lockbox. As I called my mom stressing out she reminded me, a watched pot never boils. So just relax, focus on something else and it will come. (and if the wait gets too long start annoying people).

GOOD LUCK!

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As I called my mom stressing out she reminded me, a watched pot never boils.

OMG my grandma used to say the same thing along with "a closed mouth don't get fed" :lol:

Sorry to get off topic..

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My honey is NIGERIAN and I'm AMERICAN

K1 Journey

07/27/10 Mailed Petition

07/28/10 Petition received at VSC then forwarded to Lewisville, TX (received there 7/29/10)

08/02/10 NOA1 Notice date

08/06/10 Touched

08/07/10 Received NOA1 in mail

08/10/10 Touched

10/03/10 Touched

01/31/11 I-129F Petition APPROVED!!!

02/03/11 Received hard copy of NOA2 (although the envelope is stamped Feb 2...so only one day to get to me :) )

02/07/11 Arrived at NVC

02/07/11 MADE APPOINTMENTS FOR MEDICAL AND INTERVIEW. (Will post actual dates after they occur :) )

02/08/11 Left NVC

02/17/11 Medical

03/01/11 Interview (FH is in AP)

04/12/11 AP COMPLETED!!

04/13/11 FH notified to come to the embassy with his passport!

04/26/11 FH received Visa

04/29/11 FH Arrived in the US!!! JFK POE

06/08/11 MARRIED!

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