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Messybrownhair   251

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Hey guys I just wanted to share my experience today. Thank goodness my visa was approved but it was close! I admit that for a second we had some doubts. First of all we are not the typical k1 couple because we are both only 23! We had both recently graduated (I graduated 2008 and my fiance graduated May 2010) We both met in China since we were both on scholarships to learn Chinese there, we fell in love and he petitioned me as soon as he got back to the US. Since he is a fresh grad, he doesn't have any assets, no income tax returns or w2 yet, but he does have a decent job with the US ARMY (granted its a modest pay for a fresh grad). Because of this, the consulate asked my fiance how he intends to support me (he was present) Good thing I also have a good profession as a speech pathologist with work experience in China and the Philippines as well so they took this into consideration and approved us!!!! Ahhhh it was so scary! We were not asked for any evidences or proof (I guess being classmates was enough), they did not look at pictures, emails, engagement ring, nothing! It also helped that I have been to the US 10 times before and I still have a valid tourist visa. It was scary but to others who are still about to do it, AS LONG AS YOU BRING ALL YOUR DOCUMENTS YOU WILL BE OKAY. :) Goodluck and God Bless to all! Merry Christmas!

By the way I got there at 6:00am for my 6:45 appointment and we were done around 10am, not bad at all! I was able to see about 5 other k1 applicants and as far as I knew we all got approved! :)

I just wanted to ask if anyone had good links for the AOS, I want to educate myself and plan for it already! Thanks!!

My Journey:

We met through a study-abroad program in Shanghai, China in August of 2009

We got engaged March of 2010

I received my K1 VISA in 6 months (June-December 2010)

We were married 04/02/2011
I received my conditional 2-year greencard (AOS) in 2.5 months with no interview (April-June 2011)

Our son was born 02/03/2013

I received my masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology 04/17/2013

I received my 10-year greencard (ROC) in 3 months with no interview (March-June 2013)

My husband returned from deployment 06/20/2013

My naturalization journey took 4 months (April-August 2014)

I became a US citizen on 08/01/2014

Received passport in 3 weeks (regular processing)

Thank you, VJ! smile.png

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Congratulations! :thumbs:

Good luck on the rest of your journey.

Dec 05, 2011: Received U.S. permanent resident status (AOS based on K-1 visa)

Dec 16, 2013: Removal of conditions on green card

Apr 28, 2015: Became a U.S. Citizen

YAS8MIKE Rising Star

YAS8MIKE   1

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Hey guys I just wanted to share my experience today. Thank goodness my visa was approved but it was close! I admit that for a second we had some doubts. First of all we are not the typical k1 couple because we are both only 23! We had both recently graduated (I graduated 2008 and my fiance graduated May 2010) We both met in China since we were both on scholarships to learn Chinese there, we fell in love and he petitioned me as soon as he got back to the US. Since he is a fresh grad, he doesn't have any assets, no income tax returns or w2 yet, but he does have a decent job with the US ARMY (granted its a modest pay for a fresh grad). Because of this, the consulate asked my fiance how he intends to support me (he was present) Good thing I also have a good profession as a speech pathologist with work experience in China and the Philippines as well so they took this into consideration and approved us!!!! Ahhhh it was so scary! We were not asked for any evidences or proof (I guess being classmates was enough), they did not look at pictures, emails, engagement ring, nothing! It also helped that I have been to the US 10 times before and I still have a valid tourist visa. It was scary but to others who are still about to do it, AS LONG AS YOU BRING ALL YOUR DOCUMENTS YOU WILL BE OKAY. :) Goodluck and God Bless to all! Merry Christmas!

By the way I got there at 6:00am for my 6:45 appointment and we were done around 10am, not bad at all! I was able to see about 5 other k1 applicants and as far as I knew we all got approved! :)

I just wanted to ask if anyone had good links for the AOS, I want to educate myself and plan for it already! Thanks!!

CONGRATS :thumbs:

AOS

07/08/2011 - Mailed AOS via usps

07/12/2011 - NOA1 for EAD & I-845 via email

07/13/2011 - Personal Check Cashed

07/12/2011 - NOA1 notice date(email)

07/18/2011 - NOA1 for EAD & I-485 hardcopy & Biometrics received in the mail

08/11/2011 - Biometrics Appointment--DONE!

08/19/2011 - Interview Letter/Notice sent

08/31/2011 - EAD card/document production ordered

09/06/2011 - EAD case touched

09/12/2011 - EAD received!

09/21/2011 - AOS Interview-APROVED ON THE SPOT/email notice: GC productionn ordered, approval notice sent

09/26/2011 - AOS Approval Notice/Welcome Notice received!

09/30/2011 - Got my GC in the mail today!

K1 JOURNEY

07/09/2010 - I-129F mailed via USPS

07/12/2010 - CSC received

07/17/2010 - NOA1 notice date

07/19/2010 - Cheque cashed

07/21/2010 - NOA1 hardcopy received =D

12/06/2010 - NOA2 Hardcopy received =D =D =D

12/10/2010 - NVC received / Got MNL number yay!

12/13/2010 - NVC left / Consulate received Electronic File the same day

12/29-30/2010 - Medical @ SLMEC PASSED!!!

01/07/2011 - Interview Jan. 7 @ 6:45am -VISA APPROVED!!!READ MY INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE

01/15/2011 - VISA on hand

01/17/2011 - CFO DONE

01/20/2011 - POE-SFO

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marriedtomrg Proficient

marriedtomrg   141

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She needs to get her CFO sticker and complete the guidance an counseling requirement. Best if she can get it done through St. Mary's (SMEF-COW), it would be a breeze. Here's their link: http://www.smef-cow-phil.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=62:guidance-and-counseling&catid=36:side&Itemid=68

Here's VJ guide to K1 AOS: http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos

Congratulations and enjoy your Christmas present!

Hey guys I just wanted to share my experience today. Thank goodness my visa was approved but it was close! I admit that for a second we had some doubts. First of all we are not the typical k1 couple because we are both only 23! We had both recently graduated (I graduated 2008 and my fiance graduated May 2010) We both met in China since we were both on scholarships to learn Chinese there, we fell in love and he petitioned me as soon as he got back to the US. Since he is a fresh grad, he doesn't have any assets, no income tax returns or w2 yet, but he does have a decent job with the US ARMY (granted its a modest pay for a fresh grad). Because of this, the consulate asked my fiance how he intends to support me (he was present) Good thing I also have a good profession as a speech pathologist with work experience in China and the Philippines as well so they took this into consideration and approved us!!!! Ahhhh it was so scary! We were not asked for any evidences or proof (I guess being classmates was enough), they did not look at pictures, emails, engagement ring, nothing! It also helped that I have been to the US 10 times before and I still have a valid tourist visa. It was scary but to others who are still about to do it, AS LONG AS YOU BRING ALL YOUR DOCUMENTS YOU WILL BE OKAY. :) Goodluck and God Bless to all! Merry Christmas!

By the way I got there at 6:00am for my 6:45 appointment and we were done around 10am, not bad at all! I was able to see about 5 other k1 applicants and as far as I knew we all got approved! :)

I just wanted to ask if anyone had good links for the AOS, I want to educate myself and plan for it already! Thanks!!

Be smart, have a plan, and hang on to the people you love. - Chris Gardner

 

N-400 Timeline

02-23-2018: Sent N-400 Application online

02-23-2018: Date on NOA, retrieved from online account

02-23-2018: Date on Biometrics Appointment Letter (Biometrics Appointment at Jacksonville ASC on March 13, 10:00 a.m.)

03-08-2018: Biometrics complete

04-05-2018: Case status updated - Interview Scheduled on May 10, 2018, 10:15 a.m. :D

05-10-2018: Citizenship Interview - Passed English and Civics Tests, Recommended for Approval! :D 

06-19-2018: Received email and text notification: Naturalization Ceremony Scheduled; waited for letter to be uploaded on online account - it has been set on Wednesday, July 25, 3:00 p.m.

07-25-2018: I am now a U.S. Citizen!

 

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jrmejia Proficient

jrmejia   31

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"The perfection/respect/credibility of a man decreases by the number of marriages he has had and by the number of kids he has outside his current marriage. ", Quote by Bite YourDust
  • Met on yahoo chat through a friend.
  • April 2010 - Decided to meet in person
  • 06.01.2010 - She flew from Dubai to Philippines for vacationing
  • 06.21.2010 - We met in Philippines
  • 06.24.2010 - Engaged
  • 06.28.2010 - Came back to USA
  • 07.05.2010 - She flew back to Dubai (work)
  • 08.02.2010 - Mailed I129F to VSC
  • 08.03.2010 - Delivered to VSC. Signed by D RENAUD.
  • 08.09.2010 - Check cashed
  • 08.14.2010 - NOA1 (Dated 08/06/2010)!!!!!!!!
  • 08.19.2010 - Touched!
  • 08.27.2010 - Received snail mail that typographical error was fixed.
  • 10.03.2010 - Touched!
  • 11.21.2010 - Visited her for a week in Dubai!
  • 02.14.2011 - NOA2 Approved on St. Valentine day!!!!!!!
  • 02.17.2011 - Packet left from NVC to ABU DHABI (Dubai)
  • 02.19.2011 - NOA2 hard copy received
  • 02.22.2011 - Packet reached ABU DHABI's consulate
  • 03.02.2011 - packet 3 & 4 received by email
  • 03.02.2011 - Confirmation of Interview on 04.14.2011 -
  • 03.07.2011 - Fiancee passed medical exam.
  • 04.14.2011 - K1-Visa Approved!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • 04.21.2011 - Picked up Visa !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Messybrownhair Experienced

Messybrownhair   251

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She needs to get her CFO sticker and complete the guidance an counseling requirement. Best if she can get it done through St. Mary's (SMEF-COW), it would be a breeze. Here's their link: http://www.smef-cow-phil.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=62:guidance-and-counseling&catid=36:side&Itemid=68

Here's VJ guide to K1 AOS: http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos

Congratulations and enjoy your Christmas present!

thanks!!!! :)

My Journey:

We met through a study-abroad program in Shanghai, China in August of 2009

We got engaged March of 2010

I received my K1 VISA in 6 months (June-December 2010)

We were married 04/02/2011
I received my conditional 2-year greencard (AOS) in 2.5 months with no interview (April-June 2011)

Our son was born 02/03/2013

I received my masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology 04/17/2013

I received my 10-year greencard (ROC) in 3 months with no interview (March-June 2013)

My husband returned from deployment 06/20/2013

My naturalization journey took 4 months (April-August 2014)

I became a US citizen on 08/01/2014

Received passport in 3 weeks (regular processing)

Thank you, VJ! smile.png

marklovetina Mentor

marklovetina   52

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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

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My Blog

mcdsnight Enthusiast

mcdsnight   5

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Congratulations! :dance:

whatever comes our way, we are gonna make it through

Timeline

June 02, 2010 - filed K1 visa...

June 07, 2010 - package delivered to USCIS

June 11, 2010 - date of NOA1 but with wrong receipt number and it was transferred from CSC to VSC

June 14, 2010 - check cleared

June 17, 2010 - touched

I hate waiting...:P

in God we trust....

 
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