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Mr&Mrs D.   4

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Bulgaria
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FINALLY! After so many bumps and so much time my visa has been approved! :girlwerewolf2xn: :girlwerewolf2xn: :girlwerewolf2xn:

When I had my interview, the Bulgarian lady who did the initial check on my petition package said that we'll need to submit joint sponsor dox cos to HER it seemed my husband was not making enough. She said I will have my interview nevertheless, gae me my original civil dox back and told me to wait (which I did, for about an hour).

My interview was easy and everybody was polite and nice. The consul asked me very few simple questions: How we met? How many times Ian has visited me in Bulgaria? Where we got married? When do I plan to leave for the US? She then asked me who were the ppl on some photos I had provided. She than took my fingerprints and said that from her side everything was OK to go and once we submit the joint sponsor dox they will issue my visa. She kept my passport and my medical so I didn't have to go for a second interview or anything...

We submitted the joint sponsor dox a week after my interview and the USEM operator today confirmed my visa is being prepared and will be DHLed to me today or Mon... :D

I want to thank so many ppl that have helped me here on VJ (with info or just with your support) - LOTO (You're the man!!!), Emily, Yohino, TomD, Teya, I&G, Kim11, Love is patient, tabndan, Jaidenjewel, Darnell, msd, AneliaVL, Nina&Plamen, JD, JD-Senior and all others that I might have forgotten to put here (sowwy, I'm kinda out of it :bonk:) - THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!!

This part of our journey is over and I wish all who are still behind me to feel this amazing accomplishment very, VERY soon! :yes:

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~ WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS - MAKE ORANGE JUICE AND LEAVE EVERYBODY WONDERING ~

USCIS
04-01-2010 NOA1
08-16-2010 NOA2

NVC
08-30-2010 NVC CASE# ASSIGNED
10-07-2010 EXPEDITION GRANTED!!! SIF!!!
10-21-2010 INTERVIEW - APPROVED!
11-02-2010 VISA IN HAND!

USA
11-08-2010 POE Philadelphia
12-07-2010 Welcome Letter and NOA for Green card
12-13-2010 GREEN CARD IN HAND!

ROC
09-04-2012 Filed ROC package (VSC)
09-07-2012 NOA 1
04-15-2013 ROC APPROVED!
04-20-2013 10 Year Green Card Received!

NATURALIZATION

02-20-2014 Application for Naturalization Package Mailed to NSC

02-23-2014 Application received by NSC

03-04-2014 Check for application fee cashed

03-08-2014 NOA came in the mail with notice date of 03-04-2014

03-17-2014 Received biometrics appointment letter in the mail

03-24-2014 Biometrics appointment in Tucson, AZ

05-13-2014 Interview at Tucson, AZ - PASS!

06-13-2014 Oath Ceremony in Tucson, AZ!

06-13-2014 I am a United States Citizen!

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Neal851   3

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Filed: IR-5 Country: India
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Congratulations!!!!!!!!!! :thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:

Happy marriage life ahead & happy reunion!!!

IR-5 for Parents

02-28-14 -> I-130 sent to Chicago Lockbox.
03-03-14 -> USCIS received. (Priority Date)
03-09-14 -> NOA1 received.
06-04-14 -> NOA2 received. Approved.
06-18-14 -> NVC Received case.
07-03-14 -> NVC Assigned Case#(Got Case# & IIN Over the Phone).
07-22-14 -> DS-261 Completed.
07-25-14 -> AOS fee Payment.
07-29-14 -> AOS fee shows PAID.
07-30-14 -> AOS Package Sent.
07-31-14 -> AOS Package delivered.
09-15-14 -> IV fee Payment.

09-17-14 -> IV fee Shows PAID.

09-18-14 -> IV Package Sent.
09-20-14 -> IV Package Delivered.

10-20-14 -> Case Complete.

10-28-14 -> Case Complete Email Received.

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Tuanv   2

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Vietnam
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Congrat!

IR-1/CR-1 Visa

Service Center: California Service Center

Consulate: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

I-130 Sent: 2010-04-02

I-130 NOA1: 2010-04-13

I-130 RFE: 2010-10-04

I-130 RFE Sent: 2010-10-08

I-130 Approved: 2010-10-25

NVC Received: 2010-10-29

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill: 2010-11-09

Pay I-864 Bill: 2010-11-10

Receive I-864 Package:

Return Completed I-864: 2010-11-18

Return Completed DS-3032: 2010-11-22

Receive IV Bill: 2010-12-02

Pay IV Bill: 2010-12-03

Receive Instruction Package: 2010-12-28

Case Completed at NVC: 2011-01-11

Visa Received : 2011-04-30

Thank Visajourney! Couldn't have done without you guys!!!!!!

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Samoray   165

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Egypt
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FINALLY! After so many bumps and so much time my visa has been approved! :girlwerewolf2xn: :girlwerewolf2xn: :girlwerewolf2xn:

When I had my interview, the Bulgarian lady who did the initial check on my petition package said that we'll need to submit joint sponsor dox cos to HER it seemed my husband was not making enough. She said I will have my interview nevertheless, gae me my original civil dox back and told me to wait (which I did, for about an hour).

My interview was easy and everybody was polite and nice. The consul asked me very few simple questions: How we met? How many times Ian has visited me in Bulgaria? Where we got married? When do I plan to leave for the US? She then asked me who were the ppl on some photos I had provided. She than took my fingerprints and said that from her side everything was OK to go and once we submit the joint sponsor dox they will issue my visa. She kept my passport and my medical so I didn't have to go for a second interview or anything...

We submitted the joint sponsor dox a week after my interview and the USEM operator today confirmed my visa is being prepared and will be DHLed to me today or Mon... :D

I want to thank so many ppl that have helped me here on VJ (with info or just with your support) - LOTO (You're the man!!!), Emily, Yohino, TomD, Teya, I&G, Kim11, Love is patient, tabndan, Jaidenjewel, Darnell, msd, AneliaVL, Nina&Plamen, JD, JD-Senior and all others that I might have forgotten to put here (sowwy, I'm kinda out of it :bonk:) - THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!!

This part of our journey is over and I wish all who are still behind me to feel this amazing accomplishment very, VERY soon! :yes:

I am so happy for you

Congratulations !!!!!! :dance: :dance: :dance:

Find a job you love to do, and you will never work another day in your life.

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agynyame   2

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Ghana
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Congratulations on finally completing the journey. I wish you well as you prepare for your journey of life toether with your husband.

Peace and blessings,

Agyanyame

Marriage: 09-12-2009

USCIS

4-26-10 Sent of I-130

10-07-10 Approved

10-12-10 Received hardcopy of NOA2

NVC

10-12-10: NVC has application but case number yet to be assigned.

10-18-10: Case number assigned.

10-19-10: Provided both email addresses

10-23-10: DS-3032 emailed; no response

10-28-10: Received IIN, dithering around instead of paying the fee

10-30-10: DS3032 Kit and I-864 AOS review fee ($88) online payment; In Process

11-03-10: I-864 AOS status 'PAID"; printed cover sheet and mailed I-846EZ package

11-04-10: I-864EZ AOS received and signed by N. Visa Center

11-05-10: DS-230 IV fee ($404) online payment

11-17-10: AOS entered into the system

12-03-10: IV fee paid ($404); In Process

12-06-10: DS-230 IV status 'PAID',

12-07-10: IV package mailed out

12-08-10: DS-230 IV package delivery; signed by N. Visa Center

12-14-10: DS230 entered into system; yay

12-29-10: SIF

12-30-10: Case Completed @ NVC

Total days @ NVC:79 I-130 to Case Complete 249 days

Consulate

08-25-11: Consulate Interview Schedule

xxxx: Medicals

10-20-11: Interview 8:30AM Need Co-sponsor

11-17-11: Visa granted

12-09-11: Picked up visa from Accra Consulate

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I & G   1

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Costa Rica
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Thats great news. I'm so happy for you...CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!

USCIS

10-15-2009 Met while I was on vacation...

11-12-2009 Traveled to CR for 3 weeks (Engaged)

02-21-2010 Married

05-28-2010 Mailed I-130

05-31-2010 Received - Chicago Lockbox

06-07-2010 I-130 NOA1 - CSC

06-08-2010 Touched

09-16-2010 NOA2

NVC

09-21-2010 Case# assinged

09-22-2010 AOS and IV bill generated.

09-22-2010 Paid AOS and IV bill.

09/23/2010 Both bills show paid. Printed cover sheets.

09/27/2010 Mailed AOS & IV package (fedex).

09-28-2010 Package received at NVC 9:32am (signed for by J.Desmond)

10-04-2010 AOS & IV docs in AVR system.

10-08-2010 SIF.

10-21-2010 Case Closed.

10-25-2010 Case sent to USEM.

USEM

10-27-2010 Received file.

11-02-2010 Medical. PASSED

11-08-2010 Interview APPROVED

POE

11-13-2010 Frt Lauderdale,FL.

SS Card

11-29-2010

Welcome Letter

12-10-2010

Greencard received

12-20-2010

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Howlong?   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Timeline
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congratulations!! :thumbs::dance:

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Marriage: 2007-10-20

I-130 Sent : 2008-02-28

I-130 Approved : 2009-09-15

NVC Received : 2010-08-17

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2010-09-01

Pay I-864 Bill 2010-09-01

Receive I-864 Package : 2010-09-03

Return Completed DS-3032 : 2010-09-01

Receive IV Bill : 2010-09-14

Pay IV Bill : 2010-09-17

Case Completed at NVC : 2010-09-23

NVC Left : 2010-09-23

Consulate Received : 2010-09-27

Case was expedited to consulate in Santo Domingo on 09/23/2010.

Packet 4 received: 10/20/2010 (my anniversary!! and good news)

Interview Date: 10/28/2010

Consulate - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Medical: 10/21/2010

Results: pick up on 10/27/2010

VISA APPROVED

Passport received: 11/04/2010

U.S

POE at Orlando, FL: 11/18/2010

Welcome Letter: 12/11/2010

Green Card: 12/20/2010

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LotofPatience   65

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Filed: IR-5 Country: India
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Milena,

CONGRATULATIONS :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

This is the great news that you crossed all the hurdles in this waiting and frustrating immigration journey :thumbs:

Now it is going to be winter time here, so I am sure it is the perfect time to join your hubby and enjoy the life ;)

Me and my wife both congratulate you both and wish all the happiness in your married life (F) (F) (F)

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

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OBX   51

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
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:dance: Congratulations.

USCIS

NOA1 08/19/08

NOA2 01/20/09

NVC

Received 01/26/09

Completed 02/13/09 (19 Days)

Interview Assigned 03/27/09 (6 weeks after NVC completion)

Medical

04/14/09 (Toronto)

Interview

Montreal 05/12/09 (88 days after NVC completion) **APPROVED**

POE

06/16/09 Buffalo

07/02/09 Welcome Letter Received

07/07/09 Applied for SSN

07/10/09 "Card production ordered" email received

07/13/09 SSN received

07/14/09 "Approval notice sent" email received

07/17/09 GREEN CARD received

Removal of Conditions

03/21/11 I-751 mailed to VSC

03/23/11 I-751 received at VSC

03/29/11 Cheque Cashed

03/30/11 NOA1 received (3/24/11)

04/11/11 Biometrics appointment notice received

05/05/11 Biometric appointment

12/13/11 **Approval date** (5 days short of 9 months!)

12/19/11 Approval letter and green card received

Naturalization

05/16/2019 Filed online (estimated completion February 2020)

05/18/2019 Biometrics scheduled

05/21/2019 Receipt notice and biometrics notices posted to online account.05/23/2019 Hard copy of NOA1 received

05/24/2019 Hard copy of biometrics appointment received

06/07/2019 Biometrics appointment (estimated completion January 2020)

12/31/2019 Email received "Interview scheduled"

01/01/2020 Interview date notice posted to online account (02/19/2020)

01/05/2019 Hard copy of interview appointment received

02/19/2020 Interview (**Approved**) and same day Oath Ceremony. 

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thekfc   26

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Philippines
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Congratulations :dance: :dance: :dance:

USCIS

07-20-2010: I-130 package mailed.

07-22-2010: I-130 Package Received - Priority Date.

07-29-2010: Received text & email from USCIS - Notice Date.

07-30-2010: Check Cashed by USCIS.

08-02-2010: Received NOA1 hard copy.

08-02,04,05: Touched.

09-28-2010: Received text & email - petition approved.

10-04-2010: Received NOA2 hard copy.

NVC

10-13-2010: NVC Case# Received (after calling).

10-15-2010: Emailed DS-3032 to NVC.

10-16-2020: Received the DS-3032 package, IIN number & AOS bill via email.

10-22-2010: Paid AOS bill ($88) - showing IN PROCESS

10-25-2010: AOS fee PAID.

10-27-2010: Express Mail AOS Package.

10-27-2010: Paid IV bill - showing IN PROCESS.

10-28-2010: AOS package delivered.

10-28-2010: IV fee PAID.

10-29-2010: Express Mail IV package.

11-01-2010: IV package delivered.

11-08-2010: AOS packages entered into NVC system.

11-15-2010: IV package entered into NVC system.

11-23-2010: SIF.

11-24-2010: Case Complete.

CONSULATE

12-21-2010: Medical at SLMC - Passed

12-22-2010: Immunization at SLMC

01-04-2011: Interview @USEM ~ Approval

OTHER

02-05-2011: POE at JFK

N-400

05-01-2017: N-400 Sent

05-09-2017: Case accepted

05-15-2017: Biometric appointment scheduled

05-30-2017: Biometric

06-05-2017: Inline for interview

08-15-2017: Interview scheduled

09-19-2017: Interview (approved).

01-19-2018: Oath Ceremony

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Shenzhen   34

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Filed: K-3 Visa Country: China
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FINALLY! After so many bumps and so much time my visa has been approved! :girlwerewolf2xn: :girlwerewolf2xn: :girlwerewolf2xn:

When I had my interview, the Bulgarian lady who did the initial check on my petition package said that we'll need to submit joint sponsor dox cos to HER it seemed my husband was not making enough. She said I will have my interview nevertheless, gae me my original civil dox back and told me to wait (which I did, for about an hour).

My interview was easy and everybody was polite and nice. The consul asked me very few simple questions: How we met? How many times Ian has visited me in Bulgaria? Where we got married? When do I plan to leave for the US? She then asked me who were the ppl on some photos I had provided. She than took my fingerprints and said that from her side everything was OK to go and once we submit the joint sponsor dox they will issue my visa. She kept my passport and my medical so I didn't have to go for a second interview or anything...

We submitted the joint sponsor dox a week after my interview and the USEM operator today confirmed my visa is being prepared and will be DHLed to me today or Mon... :D

I want to thank so many ppl that have helped me here on VJ (with info or just with your support) - LOTO (You're the man!!!), Emily, Yohino, TomD, Teya, I&G, Kim11, Love is patient, tabndan, Jaidenjewel, Darnell, msd, AneliaVL, Nina&Plamen, JD, JD-Senior and all others that I might have forgotten to put here (sowwy, I'm kinda out of it :bonk:) - THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!!

This part of our journey is over and I wish all who are still behind me to feel this amazing accomplishment very, VERY soon! :yes:

Congrats woohoo! Time for a celebration!

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Wayne and Claudia   40

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Colombia
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Great for you. Happy travels. :star:

May love and laughter light your days,
and warm your heart and home.
May good and faithful friends be yours,
wherever you may roam.
May peace and plenty bless your world
with joy that long endures.
May all life's passing seasons
bring the best to you and yours!

Service Center : Vermont Service Center
Consulate : Bogota, Colombia
Marriage: 2009-08-01
I-130 Sent : 2009-09-29
I-130 NOA1 : 2009-10-06
I-130 Approved : 2010-03-18
NVC Received : 2010-03-23
Case Completed at NVC : 2010-09-16
Interview Date : December 16, 2010
Interview Result : APPROVED
Visa Received : 12/27/10
US Entry :12/29/10
Two-year green card received: 1/19/11
SSN received: 2/2/11
Lifting of Conditions Filed 10/1/12
Lifting of Conditions NOA 10/9/12
Lifting of Conditions Biometrics Appt 10/31/12

Lifting of Conditions Approved 12/10/12

10-yr green card received 1/8/13

N-400 Naturalization Application 10/1/2013
Marital Bliss: Endless

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twulf   0

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Filed: F-2A Visa Country: India
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Great for you. Happy travels. :star:

Congrats and good luck. :thumbs:

130 Track:

Apr. 4. 2007: I-130 Sent/Submitted

Apr. 13. 2007: I-130 NOA1

Aug. 11. 2009: I-130 Approved

NVC Track:

Sep 16 2009: NVC Case # assigned

Mar 28 2010: DS3032 received via mail.

Mar 30 2010: DS3032 Entered into NVC sys

Apr 4 2010: AOS fee bill generated

Apr 5 2010: AOS paid online

Apr 6 2010: IV fee bill generated

Apr 13 2010: IV fee bill paid.

May 24 2010: I-864 sent

June 6 2010: DS-230 sent.

July 20 2010: Case complete at NVC

Sep 1 2010: Interview Appt Letter Received

Sep 13 2010: Medical done.

Oct 4 2010: Visa approved

Nov 2010: POE.

Nov 29: Got SSN

Dec 2010: Got Green card

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