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orlandoiam   0

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Hi everyone! My name's Caroline and my fiancee's name is Joey. We've been living and dating in Bangkok for the past two years... and I've got the sudden itch to return home to the U.S.A.

So, now we're going through the whole visa process. Actually, I've yet to truly begin because I'm still sifting through loads of internet sites that explain exactly what I have to do. So this site is a godsend!

I'm still not sure if we're going back married or engaged, as I've yet to figure out what's the quickest road to ensure that he can work also. I'm going back as a teacher, and although I'm self-sufficient in Thailand, I'm a little worried it won't be quite as easy in the U.S.! Woohoo!

Anyways, I'm thrilled to find this site, and it looks like those "FAQ" and "Guides" are probably a good idea to read before I start moaning my confusion.

Happy to meet everyone! Bye! :dance:

snz1802 Proficient

snz1802   0

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: South Korea
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:dance: Welcome to VJ, and good luck on your journey :thumbs:

1/12/06 Mail I-129f express mail

1/13/06 TSC rec'd

1/23/06 NOA1 from CSC

1/27/06 - Check cleared

7/10/06 - NOA2

7/14/06- rec'd @ NVC

8/14/06- NVC sent petition to Consulate

8/17/06 - Korean Consulate rec'd Petition

8/23/06 - rec'd packet 3 from Consulate

8/25/06 - sent packet 3 back to Consulate

8/27/06 - got confirmation email from Consulate, they rec'd packet three

8/27/06 - requested interview date via Consulate internet site.

9/1/06 - Checked internet site for interveiw date, it was there

9/25/06 - Interview date - APPROVED

9/28/06 - Visa in Zaeems Hand - YEAHHHHH

1/6/07 - leaving for USA

1/20/07 - Wedding Date

1/20/07 - MARRIED!!!!!

2/10/07 - rec'd certified copy of marriage license

AOS

3/13/07 - AOS package rec'd at Chicago Lockbox

3/20/07 - Rec'd Social Security Card

3/21/07 - Checks Cashed and Case Status online

3/24/07 - NOA1 Rec'd for AOS and EAD

3/27/07 - rec'd Biometrics appt letter - scheduled for 4/20/07 @ 11:00am

4/02/07 - "touched"

4/20/07 - had biometrics appt.

4/21/07 - rec'd letter stating case was transferred to CSC

5/22/07 - rec'd Case Pending at CSC email

6/25/07 - EAD card production ordered

7/7/07 - EAD "touched"

7/7/07 - AOS "touched"

8-6-07 - Rec'd EAD Card in the Mail

5-20-08 - AOS INTERVIEW - APPROVED - PASSPORT STAMPED

7-2-10 - Received 10 year green card in mail

Savanphil Veteran

Savanphil   3

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Jamaica
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Welcome to VJ, glad you decided to join us :dance:

12/03/2005: Married

10/13/2006: Interview Approved

10/26/2006: POE: EWR (ARRIVED) [/size]

182 days from filing to Visa in Hand!!![/color]

AOS/EAD

01/22/2007: Sent to The Lockbox.....let the games begin.....again

02/02/2007: NOA1's for both....the waiting game officially begins

02/15/2007: Biometrics appt.

04/11/2007: EAD APPROVED!! YI-HAW

04/21/2007: Received SSN#

05/23/2007: AOS Interview -------> APPROOOOOOVED!!!!!!

05/29/2007: Received Welcome letter

06/04/2007: Green Card in Hand!!!

122 Days from filing AOS to Green Card in Hand!!!

REMOVING CONDITIONS

05/21/2009: Filed to Remove Conditions

6/18/2009: Biometrics Done

09/14/2009: Approved!!!

Citizenship

2/15/2011: Filed N-400

3/28/2011: Biometrics <-- Done

5/09/2011: Naturalization Interview <--- APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5/09/2011: Swearing in Ceremony (We're Done)

MY HUSBAND IS NOW A US CITIZEN

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meauxna Mentor

meauxna   15

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Hi everyone! My name's Caroline and my fiancee's name is Joey. We've been living and dating in Bangkok for the past two years... and I've got the sudden itch to return home to the U.S.A.

So, now we're going through the whole visa process. Actually, I've yet to truly begin because I'm still sifting through loads of internet sites that explain exactly what I have to do. So this site is a godsend!

I'm still not sure if we're going back married or engaged, as I've yet to figure out what's the quickest road to ensure that he can work also. I'm going back as a teacher, and although I'm self-sufficient in Thailand, I'm a little worried it won't be quite as easy in the U.S.! Woohoo!

Anyways, I'm thrilled to find this site, and it looks like those "FAQ" and "Guides" are probably a good idea to read before I start moaning my confusion.

Happy to meet everyone! Bye! :dance:

Caroline,

The usual path for a USC living abroad is to petition locally for a *spouse*--this is the method I used and it is normally quite quick. It's known online as DCF or Direct Consular Filing, and I recommend taht you read the Guide here at VJ (blue tabs, top of the page).

There are some considerations--how long you've been in Thailand and what visa/status you have there. Also, depending on how long you've been away, there may be some things you'll want to do in the US first--have a read at the Guide and give us a post in the DCF Forum if you have more questions!

:)

Now That You Are A Permanent Resident

How Do I Remove The Conditions On Permanent Residence Based On Marriage?

Welcome to the United States: A Guide For New Immigrants

Yes, even this last one.. stuff in there that not even your USC knows.....

Here are more links that I love:

Arriving in America, The POE Drill

Dual Citizenship FAQ

Other Fora I Post To:

alt.visa.us.marriage-based http://britishexpats.com/ and www.***removed***.com

censored link = *family based immigration* website

Inertia. Is that the Greek god of 'can't be bothered'?

Met, married, immigrated, naturalized.

I-130 filed Aug02

USC Jul06

No Deje Piedras Sobre El Pavimento!

meauxna Mentor

meauxna   15

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Thanks for the Direct Consular tip... I didn't even know about that one yet! Is that different than the K-3? It's getting kind of late here, so I'll do my homework (as in read the guides tomorrow)! Thank you so much!

Goodluck for yourself! :dance:

The DCF results in a CR-1 visa---it eliminates the need for the K-3. Our case was completed in 33 days, to give you an example.

When the foreign spouse moves to the US, they get Green Card status immediately.

A Bangkok filing would take place in the USCIS Field Office, then the visa interview at the Consulate.

We're all done, but thanks for the good wishes. UK spouse just became a USC. :)

Now That You Are A Permanent Resident

How Do I Remove The Conditions On Permanent Residence Based On Marriage?

Welcome to the United States: A Guide For New Immigrants

Yes, even this last one.. stuff in there that not even your USC knows.....

Here are more links that I love:

Arriving in America, The POE Drill

Dual Citizenship FAQ

Other Fora I Post To:

alt.visa.us.marriage-based http://britishexpats.com/ and www.***removed***.com

censored link = *family based immigration* website

Inertia. Is that the Greek god of 'can't be bothered'?

Met, married, immigrated, naturalized.

I-130 filed Aug02

USC Jul06

No Deje Piedras Sobre El Pavimento!

Yodrak Veteran

Yodrak   7

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Caroline,

meauxna has given you some good things to think about. If you've been in Thailand for 2 years you may well be in a position to do DCF of an I-130 petition.

After you've read some of the information available here on VJ I recommend that you pay a visit to Bill White

White & White Ltd

U.S. Immigration Consultancy

New ITF Tower, 17th Floor, #3

140/36 Silom Road, Bangrak

Bangkok 10500, Thailand

Telephone 66 (0) 2231-6466

wfwlaw@aol.com

Bill can give you excellent advise based on your particular circumstances, well worth the small cost.

Yodrak

Hi everyone! My name's Caroline and my fiancee's name is Joey. We've been living and dating in Bangkok for the past two years... and I've got the sudden itch to return home to the U.S.A.

So, now we're going through the whole visa process. Actually, I've yet to truly begin because I'm still sifting through loads of internet sites that explain exactly what I have to do. So this site is a godsend!

I'm still not sure if we're going back married or engaged, as I've yet to figure out what's the quickest road to ensure that he can work also. I'm going back as a teacher, and although I'm self-sufficient in Thailand, I'm a little worried it won't be quite as easy in the U.S.! Woohoo!

Anyways, I'm thrilled to find this site, and it looks like those "FAQ" and "Guides" are probably a good idea to read before I start moaning my confusion.

Happy to meet everyone! Bye! :dance:

Edited by Yodrak
Vagina Journey Proficient

Vagina Journey   0

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: United Kingdom
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Welcome to VJ :luv:

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K-1 Sent to Vermont St Patrick's Day~ May the Luck of the Irish Be With Us Today!! 3/17/06

NOA1 03-25-06

Touch 06-16-06=RFE Email

Touch 06-17-06

RFE Arrived 06-21-06

RFE Sent back to Vermont 06-21-06

RFE Delivered 06/23/06 10:55am

RFE-Touch 06/24/06

Touch 06/27/06

Approved 08/21/06 {157 days)

Touch 08/22/06

NVC Letter 08-25-06 Hard Copy

Left NVC 08-25-06

Arrived at London 09-01-06

Packet 3 Arrived at Steves Door 09-05-06

Packet 3 Sent back to London 09-15-06

London Medical 09-29-06- Completed

Packet 4 11-20-06

Londen Interview 12-08-06 APPROVED

Visa in Hand 12-12-06

Enters the USA 12-13-06

WEDDING DAY 2/18/07 @ 3pm

*Robert* Veteran

*Robert*   2

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Thailand
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Welcome to VJ and Good Luck with your journey! :)

Be sure to check out the SAWASDEE 2 thread in the K-1 forum!

Chok Dee

K-1 Timeline

11-29-05: Mailed I-129F Petition to CSC

12-06-05: NOA1

03-02-06: NOA2

03-23-06: Interview Date May 16

05-17-06: K-1 Visa Issued

05-20-06: Arrived at POE, Honolulu

07-17-06: Married

AOS Timeline

08-14-06: Mailed I-485 to Chicago

08-24-06: NOA for I-485

09-08-06: Biometrics Appointment

09-25-06: I-485 transferred to CSC

09-28-06: I-485 received at CSC

10-18-06: AOS Approved

10-21-06: Approval notice mailed

10-23-06: Received "Welcome Letter"

10-27-06: Received 2 yr Green Card

I-751 Timeline

07-21-08: Mailed I-751 to VSC

07-25-08: NOA for I-751

08-27-08: Biometrics Appointment

02-25-09: I-751 transferred to CSC

04-17-09: I-751 Approved

06-22-09: Received 10 yr Green Card

N-400 Timeline

07-20-09: Mailed N-400 to Lewisville, TX

07-23-09: NOA for N-400

08-14-09: Biometrics Appointment

09-08-09: Interview Date Oct 07

10-30-09: Oath Ceremony

11-20-09: Received Passport!!!

Nessa Grand Master

Nessa   23

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Brazil
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Welcome to VJ and Good Luck on your Journey! (F)



* K1 Timeline *
* 04/07/06: I-129F Sent to NSC
* 10/02/06: Interview date - APPROVED!
* 10/10/06: POE Houston
* 11/25/06: Wedding day!!!

* AOS/EAD/AP Timeline *
*01/05/07: AOS/EAD/AP sent
*02/19/08: AOS approved
*02/27/08: Permanent Resident Card received

* LOC Timeline *
*12/31/09: Applied Lifting of Condition
*01/04/10: NOA
*02/12/10: Biometrics
*03/03/10: LOC approved
*03/11/10: 10 years green card received

* Naturalization Timeline *
*12/17/10: package sent
*12/29/10: NOA date
*01/19/11: biometrics
*04/12/11: interview
*04/15/11: approval letter
*05/13/11: Oath Ceremony - Officially done with Immigration.

Complete Timeline

 

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