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martinbr   1

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Well, after 3 years of immigration hell, my wife is finally here with me. It's been a long,long,long journey. But I am very happy to report she is finally with me.

She is still in culture shock. She really doesn't want to go out much. But that will change in time. As soon as she can make some friends in the filipino community here, I think she will do fine. I am very proud of her for all the work she did on her own for getting this process done. The trips getting documents processed on her own. The boat rides up to manila, ect...

Now we just have to work on getting our daughter here. She is staying with her aunt for the time being. Might be awhile, but we will get her here. Since my daughter didn't pass the medical, how long would her case stay open? 6 months? I really don't know the answer to this since I can't find any information about it. I might have to call the embassy about it.

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DARUMA07   25

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That is Great!!!! Enjoy your time together... :thumbs: Don't have an answer for your question concerning the child... The cultural shock will wear off in time!

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Happy reunion...and ur wife is missing ur culture,its a common. Mostly people ahve this type of problem. But believe it will be ok after 1-2 momnths. And about ur daughter process, i can't say anything because i dont know in detail about her case. Once again a very happy marriage life ahead.. (F)

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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Regarding your daughter, St Lukes should have informed the US Embassy of her results so they will know to extend the validity of the I-130 Petition for her. You can always call them to confirm they know what's going on.


Must have info for bringing your Philippine wife/fiancee's child to the US



A Good Example of why to NEVER use a Fixer in the Philippines

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Scott and Mhay   57

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Congrats on getting her here. Hope that it isnt too much longer before you can get your daughter with you guys. She will be doing treatment right? Anyway, hopefully no later than this coming summer for her to be with you guys.

For our Full timeline

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Removal of conditions Journey

16 March 2012 Sent I-751 package from Aviano AB, Italy.

29 March 2012 Received everything back...wrong fee. thought we didn't have to pay biometrics since we were sending fingerprint cards and passport photos.

30 March 2012 Sent everything out again from Aviano AB, Italy.

10 April 2012 Check cashed

17 April 2012 Received NOA1 dated 6 April.

06 Dec 2012 Received 10 yr green card. Letter said it was approved 28 November 2012.

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marklovetina   52

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:dance::thumbs::dance:
N-400:
May 9, 2017: N-400 packet was sent
May 15, 2017: NOA1 
June 05, 2017: Biometric Done
June 19, 2017: Case is in Line for an Interview
June 25, 2018: USCIS Scheduled an Interview
Aug. 02, 2018: Interview Date- APPROVED!
Aug. 09, 2018: Oath Ceremony

My Group

My Blog

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thekfc   26

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Congrats :dance: :dance: :dance:

The daughter will soon join you both. :thumbs:

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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Markieboy   104

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Congratulations! :dance:

NATURALIZATION
02/15/13 - Mailed N-400
02/19/13 - Received by Phoenix Lockbox (day 01)
02/21/13 - NOA1 issued (day 03)

REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS (WIFE)
02/18/12 - Eligible for Removal of Conditions on Residence
03/23/12 - Mailed I-751 to CSC
03/26/12 - Received by CSC (day 01)
03/31/12 - Received NOA1 (day 06)
05/02/12 - Biometrics done (day 38)
10/23/12 - Received approval email (day 212)
11/01/12 - Received green card (day 221)

IR-2 (STEPDAUGHTER)
06/01/10 - Mailed I-130 petition
06/03/10 - Package delivered to USCIS (day 01)
06/08/10 - NOA1 issued (day 06)
11/03/10 - Received approval email (day 154)
11/08/10 - Received approval notice in mail (day 159)

NATIONAL VISA CENTER (STEPDAUGHTER)
11/08/10 - NVC received case from USCIS
11/09/10 - NVC case # & IIN generated, email addresses given, DS-3032 sent via email & USPS (day 01)
11/16/10 - Received and paid AOS bill (day 08)
11/17/10 - AOS bill marked as PAID; AOS packet express mailed (day 09)
11/19/10 - Received and paid IV bill; DS-3032 accepted (day 11)
11/22/10 - IV bill marked as PAID; IV packet express mailed (day 14)
12/03/10 - Sign-in failed (day 25)
12/09/10 - INTERVIEW SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 10, 2011 @ 6:45AM
12/28/10 - Medical exam done at SLEC Manila - PASSED! (day 40)
01/10/11 - Interview at USEM Manila - APPROVED! (day 53)
01/21/11 - Stepdaughter received passport with IR-2 visa! (day 64)

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Tell your asawa welcome to the USA from VJ.

Naturalization

3/23/14 - N400 package sent to Phoenix

3/27/14 - N400 package delivered

4/3/14 - NOA1 receipt date

4/4/14 - check cashed

04/29/14 - biometrics date

07/01/14 - interview date

xx/xx/xx - Oath Ceremony

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Thanks everyone, but now I have to figure a way to get the kid up to Manila for sputum test. When my wife and daughter went for medical exams, they couldn't wait around for a sputum for the child that was scheduled for the next following weeks. So they had to go home. I had no more money to give to keep them up there. And she wanted to get back home and take the child to her local doctor for treatment. I find it really bazzar that the only place that a person can have treatment is at ST. LUKES. Not every filipino lives in Manila. This is just unrealistic. But I know that is the way that it is.

My wife has a sister in Cavite that the kid could possiby stay, but it's not like walking down to the local store to get something. It is going to be a major inconvience.

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Major inconvenience or not, the sooner you get her to St Luke's and start her treatment, the sooner she can be reunited with her mom and Step-dad! I agree that the whole St. Luke's only treatment is a pain :bonk: but, it is the way it is. Tell your wife Welcome to the US of A, and soon enough your daughter will be here as well. :thumbs:

On a side note...they never did the Sputum for your daughter? I always assumed from your previous posts that she tested positive on the Sputum test. If she hasn't been tested, could just be an eight week wait, instead of 6 months plus for treatment.

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IR-1/CR-1 Visa

Event Date

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Manilla, Philipines

Marriage (if applicable): 2010-02-28

I-130 Sent : 2010-06-15

I-130 NOA1 : 2010-06-19

I-130 RFE :

I-130 RFE Sent :

I-130 Approved : 2010-08-03

NVC Received : 2010-08-10

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2010-08-17

Pay I-864 Bill 2010-09-01

Receive I-864 Package : 2010-09-18

Return Completed I-864 : 2010-09-21

Return Completed DS-3032 : 2010-09-25

Receive IV Bill : 2010-10-05

Pay IV Bill : 2010-10-06

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JORDANTONI09   10

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Congratulations, Martin! The wait is finally over for you. No more stress on your part! Congratulations to you both! good.gif

K-1 TIMELINE

2-12-10: I-129F arrived at CSC

2-16-10: NOA1 issued

2-20-10: NOA1 hard copy received

4-5-10: NOA2 issued

4-9-10: NOA2 hard copy received

4-26-10: Embassy sent Toni a letter

6-9 & 11-10: Medical at SLMEC - PASSED!

7-1-10: Interview - BLUE

7-6-10: Submitted additional evidence of current sustained income (paychecks)

7-13-10: Visa Approved! (FINALLY!!!)

7-19-10: Visa Issued!

7-21-10: VISA IN HAND! (Thank God! The wait is finally over.)

8-26-10: POE: LAX

10-29-10 Wedding

AOS & EAD TIMELINE

4-1-11: AOS Package arrived at Chicago Lockbox

5-2-11: NOA issued for AOS & EAD

5-6-11: NOA hard copy received for AOS & EAD

5-6-11: Biometrics appointment letter received

5-20-11: AOS Package was transferred to CSC

5-26-11: Biometrics appointment

5-26-11: EAD approved (that was faaaaaaasst!)

10-3-11: AOS finally approved!

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martinbr   1

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Major inconvenience or not, the sooner you get her to St Luke's and start her treatment, the sooner she can be reunited with her mom and Step-dad! I agree that the whole St. Luke's only treatment is a pain :bonk: but, it is the way it is. Tell your wife Welcome to the US of A, and soon enough your daughter will be here as well. :thumbs:

On a side note...they never did the Sputum for your daughter? I always assumed from your previous posts that she tested positive on the Sputum test. If she hasn't been tested, could just be an eight week wait, instead of 6 months plus for treatment.

No, she was staying with her sister and I was out of money to keep her up in Manila so she had enough money to get back to Bacolod City. Back in June, I spent all the money I had at the time to get my wife and child up there. I wasn't anticipated on having a rejection from ST. LUKES.

Like you have mentioned, she might not even have been exposed to TB. My wife just got her social security card today so the plan is to get her a job as soon as she can. I have a offer for a job here in the states that I am going to take. We need to get into a position to make some money for our daughter to come over. As it stands right now, we are living in a house with three other people. We are not in a position to bring her over yet. One day at a time, one step at a time...

martinbr

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Filipinawife0210   15

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Well, best of luck on everything my friend. Sounds like you have a definitive plan. Get settled, and then work on getting your daughter over here. Best wishes to you and your wife!

IR-1/CR-1 Visa

Event Date

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Manilla, Philipines

Marriage (if applicable): 2010-02-28

I-130 Sent : 2010-06-15

I-130 NOA1 : 2010-06-19

I-130 RFE :

I-130 RFE Sent :

I-130 Approved : 2010-08-03

NVC Received : 2010-08-10

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2010-08-17

Pay I-864 Bill 2010-09-01

Receive I-864 Package : 2010-09-18

Return Completed I-864 : 2010-09-21

Return Completed DS-3032 : 2010-09-25

Receive IV Bill : 2010-10-05

Pay IV Bill : 2010-10-06

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