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MY VISA INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE

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Shmily   3

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I didn’t sleep a wink the night before my interview. I was worried and anxious. I don’t want to mess up and God knows how much I wanted this. My fiancé told me before I leave that whatever happens we are not going to stop from here. Good news or whatever he wants me home safe. I don’t have to worry about anything because the promise he made from 2006 is still valid and if ever he have to do this over again he will. His words touched my heart and made me feel confident and at ease. It was a relief on my part knowing that there’s someone that would love me just the same no matter what.

ARRIVAL: I WAS THERE 4:00am DONT LISTEN TO THOSE PEOPLE THERE only listen to the GUARD...guard will assist u where to line up and if it’s time for u to go (line up). while lining up prepare your INTERVIEW APPOINTMENT CONFIRMATION, DS FORMS (photos attached), PASSPORT, BPI RECEIPT submit to the person in charge (he will check it and staple your stuff together).....wait till the guard ASSISTS you again to get inside EMBASSY ...

*REMINDER*

NO ELECTRONICS (IPODS, CELLPHONE, CALCULATOR etc

NO LIQUIDS (perfume, hand sanitizers etc.)

When we entered to the embassy building our bags and all our docs passed the X-ray machine... then proceed to the new building and

dropped our DS-forms and appointment letter at window, 39 I think... Got 6045. Just sitting and attentively waiting my number to flash at the queuing board I can’t help but chit chat with the other PL’s (super daldal kasi ako and medyo may pagka bakla talaga LOL). And soon my lucky no. 6045 flashed and I went for my finger scanning at window 43.

Then I was called at window 53 for preliminary interview . The Filipina lady looked really nice and because my docs are complete and maybe she is satisfied with it she didn’t give me a hard time.. I got my documents all set up nicely. She just asked for my BC, annotated MC, Notarized I-134, W2, 1040EZ, NBI and CENMAR. She asked me a bit of questions like if I was aware about my fiancé being divorced and I said yes and she asked me about my kids and if they are going to follow me to the US and when. Then she instructed me to sit down and wait till my number is called again.

Praying and waiting … then finally my number flashed on the queuing board for my FINAL INTERVIEW (window 63) The CO who was assigned to me looks very young and pretty… She looked kinda nice too.. She was chit chattering away with another CO when I got to her window, She goes “sorry about that” and smiled. She greeted me Hi! Good Morning.. I said Good morning back and smiled. She asked me If I understand English and I said yes ma’am... then she asked me to raise my hand and promise blah..blahh.. and I said yes ma’am.... then the interview started...

Q: Is your name Ma Alexandria.....?

A: Yes ma’am

Q: Is your fiancé Ricky.....?

A: Yes ma’am

Q: You have two kids?

A: Yes ma’am

Q: He got two kids?

A: Yes ma’am

Q: Do you realize you got to get married within 90 days as soon as you arrive the US?

A: Yes ma’am

Then she goes, CONGRATULATIONS YOUR VISA IS APPROVED AND CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR UPCOMING WEDDING. Please be seated and wait for further instructions. I said THANK YOU MA’AM AND HAVE A GREAT DAY! And she goes, YOU TOO and she gave me the sweetest smile. I was teary eyed when I got back to my seat. So happy and thankful for the wonderful news that I will be bringing home to my loving fiancé.

Then I heard my name being called at window 73… The lady told me that I have to give them an NBI with my AKA on it because I was annulled. I was shocked to hear that, knowing that my NBI have my alias on it. So I told the lady to check my NBI again because I believe my Alias was stated there. She looked at it and said oh, I’m sorry please wait till I call your name again. I will show this to the CO because she might have overlooked at it. So I went back to my seat and waited and waited till she hollers for my name. When I heard my name again I hurriedly went back to window 73 and she told me to wait again because the documents are sent back without any changes yet. I sat back down to my seat and waited again for a few. Then I heard my name being called again so I jumped out of my seat and started marching towards window 73 praying that she got it right this time. When I got there she told me to just wait till my visa be delivered at home.

THANKS TO GOD, TO OUR FAMILY, AND TO OUR FRIENDS, OLD AND NEW WHO ALWAYS GIVES US NEVER ENDING LOVE AND SUPPORT ... This site is really very helpful... "

(L) (L) (L)

Ricky & Ria

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Service Center :California Service Center

I-129F Sent :2011-03-26

I-129F NOA1 :2011-04-01

I-129F NOA2 :2011-06-21 (81 days from NOA1 date)

NVC Received : 2011-07-25

Interview: 2011-08-22 APPROVED

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:dance: Congrats sis!

Naturalization Timeline - last hurrah!

04-25-2016 N-400 Filing Date
04-29-2016 NOA Date
05-02-2016 E-notification via email & text
05-05-2016 Received NOA in the mail
05-07-2016 Biometrics is scheduled
05-13-2016 Received Biometrics letter
05-20-2016 Biometrics walk-in (05/27/2016)
09-20-2016 E-notification: Interview is scheduled
09-26-2016 Interview Letter in the mail
10-24-2016 Interview Date (pending approval)

02-16-2017 Approved
06-09-2017 Oath Ceremony 

ROC Timeline
03-23-2015 Mailed ROC
03-24-2015 NOA1 Date
06-25-2015 Service Request for biometrics appointment
08-15-2015 Received Biometrics Letter
08-20-2015 Biometrics walk-in (08/24/2015)
09-03-2015 ROC Approval date
09-11-2015 GC on hand

K1 => AOS My K-1 Guide (Blog)

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congrats!!!! :thumbs:

November 5, 2010 Interview 7am APPROVED!!!!!! (6months 4weeks 1day) THANK YOU LORD!!!!!

(look at my about me page in my profile if you want to see my entire k1 journey)

AOS Journey:

Feb.4, 2011 Mailed AOS packet

Feb. 7, 2011 Pkt delivered in Chicago

Feb. 10, 2011 Received txt and email of NOA for AOS, EAD, and AP

Feb. 11, 2011 Check cashed for AOS

Feb. 12, 2011 Touched

Feb. 14, 2011 received hard copy of NOA for AOS, EAD& AP

Feb. 18, 2011 received appt letter for biometrics

Feb. 28, 2011 biometrics appt @10am

Feb. 28, 2011 received txt/email AOS case transferred to csc

Mar 1, 2011 AOS Touched

Mar 3, 2011 received hard copy of AOS transfer to csc

Mar 4, 2011 AOS Touched

Mar 28, 2011 Received txt/email saying card production has been ordered. (1month 3eeks 3days)

Mar 28, 2011 Received 2nd txt/email saying we have registered this customer permanent residence status

Mar 29, 2011 Received 3rd txt/email says card production has been ordered.

April 1, 2011 greencard and welcome letter in hand!!

April 5, 2011 received txt/email EAD card production ordered

Will Start Removing Conditions Dec 2012!!!!

Dec. 26, 2012 mailed ROC paperwork

Dec. 28, 2012 NOA for ROC paperwork

Jan. 7, 2013 received bio appt letter

Jan. 24, 2013 bio appt.

June 22, 2013 10yr green card received

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Shmily   3

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Thank you very much everyone! (L)(F)

Ricky & Ria

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Service Center :California Service Center

I-129F Sent :2011-03-26

I-129F NOA1 :2011-04-01

I-129F NOA2 :2011-06-21 (81 days from NOA1 date)

NVC Received : 2011-07-25

Interview: 2011-08-22 APPROVED

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~happyndinlove~   540

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Congratulations! :thumbs:

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.

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Thank you so much everyone! Now I am spending as much time as I can with my family here in PI and preparing my self for a huge change. I will be coming to the US and would be feeling like a grade1 student with so much things to learn and so many adjustments to do. Regardless, I feel so happy and excited. I know I will be having the time of my life. The long wait will be over and Soon I will be in the arms of my loving fiance...

Ricky & Ria

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Service Center :California Service Center

I-129F Sent :2011-03-26

I-129F NOA1 :2011-04-01

I-129F NOA2 :2011-06-21 (81 days from NOA1 date)

NVC Received : 2011-07-25

Interview: 2011-08-22 APPROVED

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RK_and_Inday   10

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Hey, Congratulations!!!!!! :dance::dance: [bTW, perhaps drop a line in March 2011 Filers thread where you've visited previously: I am sure many there would be happy to know of your sucess] Also, thank you for taking the time to share the details of your experience which is much appreciated. Hope you have many precious moments with your family in Philippines and that the rest of your journey will be exciting (in positive ways) and successful. --RK and Inday

K-1
May 4, 2006 - We first meet in Singapore
[March 2008 to October 2011] - RK visits Inday in Philippines; multiple visits
April 11, 2010 - RK proposes on Palawan Island; Inday says "Yes! Yes!"
Apr 4, 2011 - I-129F mailed
Apr 11, 2011 - petition received, NOA1, application routed to VSC
Aug 3, 2011 - NOA2! I-129F petition approved!! Yahoo!!!
Aug 10, 2011 - NVC forwards petition to Manila
Aug 17, 2011 - Petition arrives Manila
October 4, 2011 - Medical passed; thank you for answered prayer!
October 12, 2011 - K-1 Visa approved!! Thank you for more prayers anwswered!!
November 24, 2011 - POE! (Thanksgiving Day) Prayers answered!!!! Many Thanks!!!!
Feb 5, 2012 - Wedding Ceremony!

AOS
June 14, 2012 - AOS filed (EAD & AP concurrently filed also); sent via FedEx courier
June 19, 2012 - text notification indicating receipt AOS package
June 25, 2012 - hardcopy AOS, EAD, AP "NOA1"s (I-797C) received
June 29, 2012 - appointment letter for biometrics received (appointment: mid-July)
July 14, 2012 - Biometrics appointment: complete
July 18, 2012 - Case transferred to California Service Center notice received
August 27, 2012 - Combo EAD & AP card received

April 25, 2012 - Permanent Resident card (conditional) received; Yahoo!!! (no interview)

REMOVAL OF CONDITONS
March 28, 2015 - I-751 filed; sent via USPS priority mail, signature upon delivery requested

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Hey, Congratulations!!!!!! :dance::dance: [bTW, perhaps drop a line in March 2011 Filers thread where you've visited previously: I am sure many there would be happy to know of your sucess] Also, thank you for taking the time to share the details of your experience which is much appreciated. Hope you have many precious moments with your family in Philippines and that the rest of your journey will be exciting (in positive ways) and successful. --RK and Inday

Thank you so much guys (F)(L)

I have posted on march filers thread just now. :oops: I forgot to do that :bonk: Thanks for reminding me. God Bless!

Ricky & Ria

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Service Center :California Service Center

I-129F Sent :2011-03-26

I-129F NOA1 :2011-04-01

I-129F NOA2 :2011-06-21 (81 days from NOA1 date)

NVC Received : 2011-07-25

Interview: 2011-08-22 APPROVED

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Hey, Congratulations!!!!!! :dance::dance: [bTW, perhaps drop a line in March 2011 Filers thread where you've visited previously: I am sure many there would be happy to know of your sucess] Also, thank you for taking the time to share the details of your experience which is much appreciated. Hope you have many precious moments with your family in Philippines and that the rest of your journey will be exciting (in positive ways) and successful. --RK and Inday

Thank you so much guys (F)(L)

I have posted on march filers thread just now. :oops: I forgot to do that :bonk: Thanks for reminding me. God Bless!

Ricky & Ria

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Service Center :California Service Center

I-129F Sent :2011-03-26

I-129F NOA1 :2011-04-01

I-129F NOA2 :2011-06-21 (81 days from NOA1 date)

NVC Received : 2011-07-25

Interview: 2011-08-22 APPROVED

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congrats

K-1 Visa Timeline:

02/11/2011 - Engaged at her house by her Godmother.

02/18/2011 - Engagement party with relatives - propose in Visayan.

02/24/2011 - K-1 packet sent.

09/18/2011 - POE, Viva Las Vegas, Baby !!!!! Home to Phoenix.

12/10/2011 - Official Wedding

07/05/2012 - Princess Rose born.

07/07/2012 - AP/EAD received.

07/17/2012 - AOS passed. (Birthday for Mama Rayos)

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