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hikergirl   277

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1. I am thankful that I live in a country where I can fall and love with and marry the man of my dreams. (L)

2. I am thankful that he will be able to petition for me to come and live with him and that I am free to apply for a Visa to move to be with him.

3. I am thankful that he is coming to Canada to visit me for Canadian Thanksgiving. :dance:

4. I am thankful that I am able to keep my chin up (most of the time) in this Long Distance Relationship.

5. I am thankful for VJ and the people in this community that are willing to help us all in this journey. :thumbs:

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CDAgirlMI   51

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I'm thankful for way too many things to list, but being able to be in Canada to celebrate with family & friends this weekend comes to mind right now :)

8/2/2021:  Mailed N-400

8/4/2021: N-400 received

8/6/2021:  Biometrics to be reused
3/15/2022:  Interview (successful)

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emh836   2

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good topic. useful to read

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K-1 Timeline

22 Nov 10 - NOA1

29 Apr 11 - NOA2

09 May 11 - NVC receive, medical booked

11 May 11 - NVC complete

12 May 11 - NVC depart & packet 3 forms sent

16 May 11 - Consulate receive package from NVC and packet 3 forms

18 May 11 - Consulate log electronic application from NVC

23 May 11 - Consulate log physical package and packet 3

25 May 11 - Packet 3 franked at US embassy

26 May 11 - Packet 3 arrives & MRV fee paid

31 May 11 - Medical

23 Jun 11 - Packet 4 received

13 Jul 11 - Interview

19 Jul 11 - Visa received & US entry

AOS & EAD

11 Aug 11 - Noa1

13 Sep 11 - Biometrics apt

18 Oct 11 - EAD approved - card ordered

1 Nov 11 - AOS interview

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awkwardsoul   20

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I'm thankful for all the people who have been helping me along my way through this US visa journey (ha, kinds cheesy, but it sums it up).

And I'm thankful for poutine <3 yum

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Rayoflight   10

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I am thankful to God for my wonderful fiance and his 4 beautiful kids. I am thankful for my family and friends. And I am thankful for my new neice or nephew due tomorrow!!!

K1 Visa
2011-02-03 - I-129F NOA1
2011-06-16 - I-129F RFE
2011-09-01 - I-129F NOA2
2011-11-23 - Interview Date
2011-12-05 - Visa Received
2011-12-18 - US Entry
2012-02-11 - Marriage
AOS
2012-02-23 - NOA1 date for I-485 Petition (AOS), I-765 Petition (EAD), & I-131 Petition (AP)
2012-03-22 - Hard copy of transfer to CSC
2012-03-24 - Hard copy of biometrics appointment
2012-04-17 - Biometrics appointment in Norfolk, VA
2012-04-26 - Received EAD/AP combo card via USPS
2012-09-08 - Received hard copy of RFE #1(missing medical information)
2012-10-20 - Hard copy of RFE #2(Requires another copy of hubby's divorce decree)
2012-11-10 - Email Card/ Document Production
2012-11-14 - Email registered permanent resident status
2012-11-16 - Email card mailed
2012-11-19 - Card Received... whoohooo!!

ROC

2014-08-14 - Mailed I-751 petition to VSC via priority mail

2014-08-22 - Rcvd NOA1 dated 2014-08-18

2014-09-19 - Biometrics apt @9am

2015-02-21 - Received RFE dated 2015-02-17 (more evidence over the 2 years)

2015-04-09 - RFE response mailed, took awhile we were in the process of moving

2015-04-24 - Card Production email and text received at 2pm

2015-05-02 - Card Received via priority mail, left in mailbox

N-400

2023-02-16 - Filed online

2023-02-16 - Receipt Notice

2023-02-18 - Biometric Notification

2023-03-09 - Biometric Appointment

2023-07-11 - Interview @ 10am APPROVED

2023-08-17 - Oath Ceremony Scheduled Notification Received

2023-09-18 - Oath Ceremony @ 1pm, Siegel Center in Richmond!

2023-09-21 - Registered to vote

2023-09-28 - Updated records with Social Security

2023-10-03 - Applied for passport

 

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Marilyn.   340

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I am thankful that I got to spend 2 weeks with my family in September thanks to my wonderful hubby who drove over 2000 thousand miles (there and back) to take me to Canada.. :)

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Colleens Rising Star

Colleens   40

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As much as we have struggled this year, I am thankful that we have been able to always have food on the table and a roof over our head.

I am thankful that I am going to be hired on full time for the company that I am temping with at the end of the month and will finally have decent medical benefits that won't cost an arm and a leg.

I am thankful that I have a job that pays enough for us to make ends meet.

I am thankful for my husband, he is a great father and partner.

I am thankful for my baby girl and that she is healthy and happy. Whenever I am feeling down or having a bad day all I need to do is look at her smile and everything is good again.

I am thankful for my friends and family and for their love and support.

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keysjangle   145

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I am thankful for having supportive parents

I am thankful to get to see all the new little ones in my family tomorrow (who doesn't love babies?)

I am thankful that through thick and thin my husband and I are still sane and in love

I am thankful for all my friends in Toronto

I am thankful for good health, a happy home, and my mom's amazing cooking :innocent:

USCIS

Jul 15/11 - Sent I-130 Package from Honolulu

Jul 18/11 - I-130 package received & signed for in Chicago
Jul 19/11 - Priority Date
Jul 21/11 - NOA1/USCIS Acceptance Confirmation received
Jul 29/11 - Received I-797C hard copy
Aug 4/11 - Touched
Feb 16/12 - NOA2 Approval (212 days since Priority Date)


NVC

Feb 28/12 - NVC Case Number, BIN & IIN Assigned, Optin E-mail for EP Sent

Mar 2/12 - DS-261 Submitted
Mar 5/12 - Electronic Processing Opt-in Accepted, AOS Invoiced & Paid
Mar 7/12 - NVC receive IV electronic package, AOS shows "Paid", AOS Package Sent
Mar 9/12 - IV Bill Invoiced & Paid
Mar 12/12 - AOS fee shows as "Not Paid - Rejected": Human error. AOS re-paid.
Mar 13/12 - IV is "Paid." Will have to be re-paid post imminent "Rejected" status. NVC e-mail "Checklist Cover Letter" asking for my $$$
Mar 14/12 - IV is "Rejected - Not Paid", Re-paid, AOS is "Paid"
Mar 16/12 - IV is "Paid", DS-260 submitted & Package sent
Mar 19/12 - IV Package Received
Mar 20/12 - Case Complete E-mail Received (21 days at NVC)


Final Steps

Apr 10/12 - Interview date assigned: May 9 @ 8:30AM

May 1/12 - Medical Date
May 9/12 - Interview result: Approved!
Jun 22/12 - POE
Jul 23/12 - SSN assigned
Aug 10/12 - Green card in hand

ROC

Mar 25/14 - ROC sent to CSC

Mar 28/14 - Package delivered to CSC

Apr 1/14 - Check cashed

Apr 3/14 - Received NOA1, Receipt Date: 3/28

Jun 15/14 - Move to San Diego

Jun 23/14 - RFE / Package sent: Aug 6, ETA Aug 8

Aug 22/14 - New Card in Production

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Penny Lane Grand Master

Penny Lane   8,159

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I am thankful for my parents, who always supported any decision I made (especially to move) even though it hurt them.

I am thankful for the rest of my family, who are always encouraging and loving.

I am thankful for my fiance, who does everything he can every single day to make my life better.

I am thankful for my dog, my loyal companion of almost 10 years, who just made this journey with me and helping me through the days when I miss my family at home the most.

I am thankful to live in a beautiful house, in a great neighborhood full of friendly people.

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Great topic!

I am thankful for my husband and his 3 beautiful children!

My family support and love

Having my parents come over today and enjoy Thanksgiving in my new home!

God for all his many blessings in our lives :)

SEPT 16,2010-FILED I-129F
SEPT 21,2010-NOA1
SEPT 27,2010-hard copy of NOA1
SEPT 24,2010-touch
FEB 23,2011-RFE
FEB 23,2011-touch
MAR 12,2011-SENT OUT RFE requested
MAR 16,2011-touch (e-mail too)
MAR 17,2011-NOA2
MAR 25,2011-NVC recieved our petition
APR 13,2011-PKT 3 SENT from Montreal
APR 20,2011-SENT OUT PKT 3
MAY 4,2011-EMAIL RFE 2 from Montreal
MAY 5,2011-SENT OUT REQUESTED DS 156, passprot photos, bio page of passport
MAY 23,2011-DOS COMFIRMED PKT 4 HAS BEEN SENT OUT
May 31,2011-Pkt 4 recieved (dated May 18th)
AUG 3,2011-MEDICAL in Toronto
AUG 25,2011-INTERVIEW - APPROVED!!
SEPT 9,2011-POE
SEPT 12,2011-Wedding

AOS
SEPT,26th 2011-AOS filed
OCT 6th-E-mail NOA1
OCT 11th-Hardcopy of NOA1 dated Sept 28th
OCT 25th-RFE
NOV 29,2011-AP (Approved)
NOV 29,2011-EAD(card production)
Dec 6,2011-EAD/AP card in hand smile.png
June 18, 2012-AOS approved
Aug 27th,2012-Card in production
STILL WAITING TO RECIEVE GREEN CARD~2nd service request is pending Nov 12,2012
Contacted senator-Jan 2013
Recieved e-mail response-Feb 4,2013
MAY 7,2013-RECIEVED GREEN CARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ROC

March 18,2014-sent I-751

March 24,2014-Recieved NOA (dated March 20th)

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I am thankful for my loving husband

I am thankful for my wonderful stepdaughter and two terrific grandchildren

I am thankful for my cats who also travelled with me from Canada

I am thankful for our lovely home

I am thankful for all of the wildlife that surrounds us

I am thankful to be living in this awesomely beautiful state

I am thankful that we have enough money to live comfortably and meet our needs

I am thankful for good friends in rl and on line

I am thankful that I can afford the medicine to manage my health concerns

I am thankful for being a citizen of two great countries: Canada and the US

I am thankful for books

I am thankful for living where safety, freedom, education, health, individuality and diversity are readily available

I am thankful for life

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone :) .

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“...Isn't it splendid to think of all the things there are to find out about? It just makes me feel glad to be alive--it's such an interesting world. It wouldn't be half so interesting if we knew all about everything, would it? There'd be no scope for imagination then, would there?”

.― Lucy Maude Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables

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Happy Thanksgiving!!!

I too am thankful for too many things to list them all. Not the least of which is our dear friend who directed us to VJ and all the great people here. Thank you Jeannie!!!!!

I'm very thankful that very soon I will be with the man I love..He is THE BEST!!!<for me>:yes:

I'm especially thankful to be celebrating tomorrow with my family because I won't be here to spend Christmas with them...for the first time ever!!! :wow:

Fortunately they understand and are very supportive of us. We will make up for it as soon as I have my AP and we come back as Mr. and Mrs. :dance:

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pocheros   101

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I'm thankful for a lot of things, but I am especially grateful for VJ since I don't know if I would've made it through the visa process without it! :)

My Toronto medical exam review. Note: the office has moved and some procedures have changed since my exam.

My detailed review of K1 Montreal interview for August 11th 2011.

My SSN application tips.

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I'm thankful for the fact that each day my dreams get bigger and better and that I'm able to live them with love, gratitude and the people that mean the most to me. Thanks to VJ for being a big part of making those dreams come true!!

AOS Timeline

06-28-2010 AOS Packet Sent

07-07-2010 Check Cashed $1010 Ugh!

07-09-2010 NOAs received (I-485,I-130,I-765)

07-14-2010 Biometrics appointment letter received

07-14-2010 RFE (I-864)

07-22-2010 Biometrics appointment

08-20-2010 Submitted RFE Reply I-864

08-24-2010 RFE material received

08-26-2010 Email from USCIS EAD Card Approved

09-03-2010 EAD card received!!!

09-08-2010 Notification of interview date (Oct 12th, 2010)

10-12-2010 Interview-Approved!!!!!

10-26-2010 Green Card Arrived!!!!!!!!

No USCIS till 2012. Wohoooooo

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