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I just married a Filipina Girl in the Philippines a couple months ago. Trying to figure out all the forms and what not seems pretty complicated. This site looks really helpful in the process, so I figured I'd join. It's kind of nice to read about so many people in the same situation as me.

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I just married a Filipina Girl in the Philippines a couple months ago. Trying to figure out all the forms and what not seems pretty complicated. This site looks really helpful in the process, so I figured I'd join. It's kind of nice to read about so many people in the same situation as me.

hiya. we're doing it a bit different to you but the site really does help. i usually just type in a specific question in the search box before asking a question outright. all the answers are pretty much here and some of the forums are really funny to read (if u dont take some things too seriously).

anyway, good luck and happy filing :)

our timeline

27jan11 - AOS filed
22jun11 - Green Card

27apr13 - ROC filed

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Ann&wes   1

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Hey, i read ur dicussion and thought of posting on how reliable and informative this website has been to us. We have K1 petition, approved last Dec. 2010 and on our final stage (interview with the US consulate Manila). Good luck with everything and if u have any questions/concern about ur papers just ask ;-)

Ann & Wes

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Philippines
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I just married a Filipina Girl in the Philippines a couple months ago. Trying to figure out all the forms and what not seems pretty complicated. This site looks really helpful in the process, so I figured I'd join. It's kind of nice to read about so many people in the same situation as me.

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hello, i just got married last month also, just filied my I-130 and started our journey...go read the wiki section here it makes good reading.good luck

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12/22/2010...married my soulmate,in tagaytay city.


USCIS...
01/28/2011...mailed I-130 to chicago Lockbox.....The journey begins
01/31/2011...receive I-130
02/05/2011...get a e-mail notice of NOA-1...states case transferred to CSC
02/08/2011...check clears my bank
02/10/2011... rec. hardcopy NOA-1 in mail...priority date..01/31/2011.....sit back relax and ride this slow mule!!
02/14/2011... touched ( it must have fallen on the floor )..hehe
05/12/2011...NOA-2 OMG...98days u kidding me!!!!!!!

NVC......

05/26/2011... finally got NVC case number...
05/28/2011... receive DS-3032 in e-mail/e-mailed the DS-3032 back
05/28/2011... receive AOS fee bill/ and paid online.
06/01/2011... AOS fee bill shows paid.
06/02/2011... DS-3032 accepted
06/03/2011... IV-bill generated and sented by e-mail
06/04/2011... Paid IV fee bill/ in progress
06/07/2011... IV fee bill showed paid/ downloaded cover sheet
06/08/2011... Express mail both the I-864(AOS) and DS-230
06/09/2011... Confirmed del at 11:10am signed by N visa center.
06/21/2011... SIF...yea!!! called NVC..yes case complete but no interview dates until aug..rats!!
06/28/2011... issured interview date set for 08/08/2011 At 6:30am.
07/12&13/2011... medical
YEA SHE PASSED MEDICAL

08/08/2011... interview approved!!!
08/19/2011...usa/arkansas.....

ROC

05/23/2013... mailed I-751 to Vermont

05/25/2013...delivery confirm received

05/30/2013...check cleared bank

06/01/2013...rec. NOA1 (receipt date 05/28/2013)

06/24/2013... biometrics appointment

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As far as doining it yourself this place is worth it's weight in Gold. Congradulations on your marriage!

May 2008 Met Online

June 2010 Traveled to GenSan and proposal accepted

July 27th 2010 mailed I129 to Vermount

July 30th 2010 Noa 1

October 03, 2010 "touched"

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Scott and Mhay Experienced

Scott and Mhay   57

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Congrats!! reading the guides will help a lot too. Once you read them, come back and ask questions. The whole process isnt all that hard....just a lot of waiting! :wacko:

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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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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Yep, :yes: keep readin on VJ, it'll help a lot, now we're also ready to file for I-130/CR-1 got all the requirements so now it's time to start our journey. Good luck on your journey as well... :D

Gemini & Janet:

USCIS:

1/24/11 Married(Happiest Day)

2/28/11 I-130 sent

3/03/11 NOA1

3/21/11 CFO seminar (SMEF-COW)

6/08/11 NOA2 (Thank you God)

NVC:

6/28/11 NVC received our petition(Thank God;)

7/01/11 NVC case # assigned(so happy)

7/05/11 Eligible for further processing( DS-3032 sent via e-mail)

7/07/11 Paid AOS fee

7/09/11 DS-3032 received ^_^

7/11/11 AOS status shows as paid & IV bill invoice e-mailed by NVC

7/12/11 AOS packet sent

7/13/11 IV bill paid(AOS packet received)

7/18/11 IV packet sent

7/19/11 IV packet received ^_^

7/27/11 IV packet on process (God is good all the time)

7/29/11 Case completed at NVC

8/02/11 NVC e-mailed the packet of instructions for interview

USEM:

8/22/11 Medical ( passed)

9/13/11 Interview passed (visa printed), thank God for another blessing ;)

9/16/11 Visa on hand

9/20/11 CFO sticker/ticket purchased ^_^

10/06/11 P.O.E. (Las Vegas via PAL)

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"You get back what you give out"

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I just married a Filipina Girl in the Philippines a couple months ago. Trying to figure out all the forms and what not seems pretty complicated. This site looks really helpful in the process, so I figured I'd join. It's kind of nice to read about so many people in the same situation as me.

CONGRATULATIONS....im from the Philippines too....

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O & C   3

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Antigua and Barbuda
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Wishing you the best on your journey.

2005---We met by friend/Church member that was living in Nigeria

2006---We begin to talk about getting married

2007---I was going to met him face to face, but hurt my back couldn't walk..

2009---Was able to see each for the first time.. I got my engagement ring (WOW).. :wow:

2010-01-22 mailed I129f

2010-01-26 got NOA1

2010-05-12 called to see why no NOA2, I was told that our case is not being processed yet!!!!! No notes in the computer

other then the mailing of the NOA1!!!!!!! :angry:

2010-05-18 called SERVICE CENTER again to see what's going on with our case.. NOT BEING PROCESSED YET I WAS TOLD AGAIN!!!

2010-06-16 Got notice that NOA2 was approved 141 days after NOA1. We got our approval on Ossy's Birthday.. Happy birthday honey, I love you!!!!

2010-06-21 got NOA2 in hand

2010-06-22 called NVC to see if papers was there, but was told that my DOB was not right in the system. Just mailed a letter along with a copy of my birth certificate asking to change my DOB.. Way to go VCS..

2010-06-22 NVC received the case

2010-06-23 Case sent to Embassy in Barbados

2010-06-28 Embassy received our case

2010-08-09 Interview Administrative Review

2010-11-15 Approved for Visa (I was on the mission to make sure the INTERVIEWER that we had never interviewed anyone else and I did it).. Know that you have right and don't let the interviewer cross the line..

2010-12-10 Visa and Passport in hand!!! Thank God!!!

2010-12-19 Ossy will enter the States!!

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Afrikan Queen   11

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Congrats!! reading the guides will help a lot too. Once you read them, come back and ask questions. The whole process isnt all that hard....just a lot of waiting! :wacko:

Yep, waiting is the hard part.

Congrats!

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Messybrownhair Experienced

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Congrats! Everything you need to know is here :)

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)

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~happyndinlove~   540

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Congratz and welcome to VJ!

Immigration Timeline Summary

10.21.2008 – CR-1 Visa Application Filed (By Hubby's Sec)
09.04.2009 – Visa Interview | Passed
09.10.2009 – Visa Packet Received
09.17.2009 – US Entry | Home
07.05.2011 – ROC Petition Filed
05.01.2012 – ROC Approved (No Interview)
05.18.2012 – 10-year GC Received
06.19.2012 – Eligible to apply for Naturalization (procrastinated)
06.24.2013 – N-400 Application Filed
09.30.2013 – Civics Test / Interview | Passed
10.03.2013 – Oath Taking Ceremony | Became a USCitizen!
04.14.2014 – Applied for "Expedite Service" Passport (as PI travel date was fast approaching)
04.16.2014 – Passport Issued & Shipped
04.17.2014 – US Passport Received

Our timeline vanished into thin air.

I've contacted the admin several times but I got zero response.

https://meiscookery.wordpress.com

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Smitty   0

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Wow, talk about a super welcoming forum. Thanks for all the comments and well wishes. I started my timeline and I must say, seeing all the steps I have left is a little intimidating. One bite at a time I guess.

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