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Deema & Wayne   28

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Hi everyone,

I know that it's only been 2 months since we filed..after we sent in the RFE response 3 weeks ago, I haven't heard anything, no EAD production, no notices, no updates..I've seen responses given to people as early as a week after an RFE, I'm not sure if something is going on or not..I know I have to wait but not being able to work or get a license or go anywhere is getting to me...my husband works long hours and I'm not used to being a housewife, I've worked all my life and saved up money, now I can't even help with the bills because I can't work. I feel like ####### most of the time and my husband's been supportive and patient; I didn't think it would get to me like this, but the waiting and the nervousness of not knowing what's going to happen and nothing to do to get my mind off it is driving me crazy. I have no idea what to do.

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Adjustment of Status

AOS packet sent - 08/24/2011
AOS packet received - 08/31/2011
Checks cashed - 09/01/2011
NOA received - 09/6/2011
Biometrics appointment - 09/19/2011 - Done
RFE received - tax returns 2010 and original birth certificate - 9/19/2011
RFE sent 09/28/2011
EAD Card Production 10/20/2011
EAD Received 10/29/2011
Interview letter received 11/1/2011 Interview on 12/5/2011
Applied for SSN - will receive in 2 weeks
SSN Received
Interview - APPROVED!!! (Thank Allah)
Green card in hand 12/12/2011

Lifting Conditions

I-751 sent - 09/05/13

I-751 received - 09/06/13

Check cashed - 09/11/13

NOA received - 09/12/13

Biometrics Notice received - 09/19/13

Biometrics Done - 10/07/13

Case transferred to CSC - 10/08/13

Card Production Notice - 1/22/14

Card in Hand - 1/29/14 (Thank Allah)

Naturalization

N-400 sent - 12/29/14

Received - 12/31/14

Check Cashed - 1/7/15

NOA Received- 1/12/15

Biometrics - 1/29/15

Interview Done - Passed!

Citizen!

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bigdog   376

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Enjoy the change of seasons, bake cookies. My wife is in the same boat but she has EAD.

In Arizona its hot hot hot.

http://www.uscis.gov/dateCalculator.html

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Deema & Wayne   28

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Been baking and exercising..I live in a small town with nothing within walking distance. I'm starting to wonder why we haven't heard anything yet or if our RFE response wasn't sufficient :(

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Adjustment of Status

AOS packet sent - 08/24/2011
AOS packet received - 08/31/2011
Checks cashed - 09/01/2011
NOA received - 09/6/2011
Biometrics appointment - 09/19/2011 - Done
RFE received - tax returns 2010 and original birth certificate - 9/19/2011
RFE sent 09/28/2011
EAD Card Production 10/20/2011
EAD Received 10/29/2011
Interview letter received 11/1/2011 Interview on 12/5/2011
Applied for SSN - will receive in 2 weeks
SSN Received
Interview - APPROVED!!! (Thank Allah)
Green card in hand 12/12/2011

Lifting Conditions

I-751 sent - 09/05/13

I-751 received - 09/06/13

Check cashed - 09/11/13

NOA received - 09/12/13

Biometrics Notice received - 09/19/13

Biometrics Done - 10/07/13

Case transferred to CSC - 10/08/13

Card Production Notice - 1/22/14

Card in Hand - 1/29/14 (Thank Allah)

Naturalization

N-400 sent - 12/29/14

Received - 12/31/14

Check Cashed - 1/7/15

NOA Received- 1/12/15

Biometrics - 1/29/15

Interview Done - Passed!

Citizen!

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Bryan and Isabel   29

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Its a big game called patience, hang in there, the reward is priceless!!!

United-States-of-America-LH.gif Bryan and Isabel Brazil-Brasília-National-Flag-RH.gif

Gonzalez

Our Timeline

03/02/2011 - Engaged

USCIS / VSC

12/20/2011: Sent I-129F to Dallas Lockbox

02/16/2012: NOA1 Received, Forwarded to Vermont Service Center

XX/XX/2012: NOA2

NVC

XX/XX/2012: NVC received

XX/XX/2012: Case number

US Embassy Rio De Janeiro

XX/XX/2012: Embassy received

XX/XX/2012: Medical

XX/XX/2012: Interview

XX/XX/2012: Visa in hand

XX/XX/2012: POE Newark, New Jersey

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Deema & Wayne   28

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Its a big game called patience, hang in there, the reward is priceless!!!

I used to be so patient! I taught 2nd and 3rd graders for God's sake LOL..I didn't think I would start losing it this soon, I'm happy I'm able to be with my husband as I wait, can't imagine what others are going through being apart :bonk:

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Adjustment of Status

AOS packet sent - 08/24/2011
AOS packet received - 08/31/2011
Checks cashed - 09/01/2011
NOA received - 09/6/2011
Biometrics appointment - 09/19/2011 - Done
RFE received - tax returns 2010 and original birth certificate - 9/19/2011
RFE sent 09/28/2011
EAD Card Production 10/20/2011
EAD Received 10/29/2011
Interview letter received 11/1/2011 Interview on 12/5/2011
Applied for SSN - will receive in 2 weeks
SSN Received
Interview - APPROVED!!! (Thank Allah)
Green card in hand 12/12/2011

Lifting Conditions

I-751 sent - 09/05/13

I-751 received - 09/06/13

Check cashed - 09/11/13

NOA received - 09/12/13

Biometrics Notice received - 09/19/13

Biometrics Done - 10/07/13

Case transferred to CSC - 10/08/13

Card Production Notice - 1/22/14

Card in Hand - 1/29/14 (Thank Allah)

Naturalization

N-400 sent - 12/29/14

Received - 12/31/14

Check Cashed - 1/7/15

NOA Received- 1/12/15

Biometrics - 1/29/15

Interview Done - Passed!

Citizen!

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jkelly07   120

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i know how hard it is to be patient,but we all know how the goverment is slow don't care, they have thousands of cases after yours, so there not in any hurry just for you, you just sent a rfe reponse, you should hear something some. good luck

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sxm   3

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I filed 2 days before you(8/22). Had my biometrics on 09/26. Got the interview letter yesterday (10/19).No word on EAD/AP. Hope you hear something soon!

Hi everyone,

I know that it's only been 2 months since we filed..after we sent in the RFE response 3 weeks ago, I haven't heard anything, no EAD production, no notices, no updates..I've seen responses given to people as early as a week after an RFE, I'm not sure if something is going on or not..I know I have to wait but not being able to work or get a license or go anywhere is getting to me...my husband works long hours and I'm not used to being a housewife, I've worked all my life and saved up money, now I can't even help with the bills because I can't work. I feel like ####### most of the time and my husband's been supportive and patient; I didn't think it would get to me like this, but the waiting and the nervousness of not knowing what's going to happen and nothing to do to get my mind off it is driving me crazy. I have no idea what to do.

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Adilet&Venera   2

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I completely understand what you are going through. I remember, when I visited my then-fiance, now-husband, for a month, I had to stay home all the time (I am a US citizen, by the way). I was so used to the fact that I was out there, working, communicating, interacting with people; so, I felt completely miserable. The only thing that kept me going was that I would see him tonight and that situation would only be temporary. And it was only a month I had to go through this.. I can imagine your feelings..

Hang in there, all I can say. Try to come up with hobbies: reading, hiking, exploring your town, neighbors, cooking (maybe), dancing classes (salsa, ballroom, hip-hop), yoga, etc. (check out meetup.com). Try planning getaway weekends out of town to take your mind off of this process and enjoy your life with your husband. Try to make a positive journey out of this process. You will soon start working a lot, so enjoy while you can. Think of it as your long vacation. =)

Good luck!

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K-1 Process

09/03/2010 - NOA1

02/02/2011 - NOA2 text message and an email (~5 months later)

04/26/2011 - Interview! Visa APPROVED and issued! yAAAy

05/20/2011 - POE: LAX

06/03/2011 - Wedding!!

07/07/2011 - Adilet got his SSN!

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AOS Process

07/11/2011 - Sent our AOS package (AOS & EAD)

07/13/2011 - NOA1 text message and an email

08/09/2011 - Biometrics taken

09/01/2011 - Email notification that our interview is set for October 14.

09/23/2011 - Email notification that Adilet's EAD is in production.

10/04/2011 - EAD in hands.

10/14/2011 - Interview. GC APPROVED on the spot! Yeah!

11/01/2011 - GC in hands

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04/03/2012 - Our beautiful baby girl is born!

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Deema & Wayne   28

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I filed 2 days before you(8/22). Had my biometrics on 09/26. Got the interview letter yesterday (10/19).No word on EAD/AP. Hope you hear something soon!

Hmm..so I might get an interview letter before the EAD, well can't say I mind as long as I know it's all okay. My case went sort of backwards, I got the appointment for the biometrics and after I got that done we got the RFE. I didn't expect to get one but my husband's employment letter was lost and the requested another one plus other things. I live in a small town which is quiet, there's nothing to do here and I am so bored out of my mind. I learned to cook just by staying at home, I was looking into a gym but it's too far to walk there plus winter is around the corner and in Maine, not a good idea to walk in the cold lol. I hope this is over soon, I wish you all good luck too!

I filed 2 days before you(8/22). Had my biometrics on 09/26. Got the interview letter yesterday (10/19).No word on EAD/AP. Hope you hear something soon!

Did you get it only in the mail or did you also get an email?

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Adjustment of Status

AOS packet sent - 08/24/2011
AOS packet received - 08/31/2011
Checks cashed - 09/01/2011
NOA received - 09/6/2011
Biometrics appointment - 09/19/2011 - Done
RFE received - tax returns 2010 and original birth certificate - 9/19/2011
RFE sent 09/28/2011
EAD Card Production 10/20/2011
EAD Received 10/29/2011
Interview letter received 11/1/2011 Interview on 12/5/2011
Applied for SSN - will receive in 2 weeks
SSN Received
Interview - APPROVED!!! (Thank Allah)
Green card in hand 12/12/2011

Lifting Conditions

I-751 sent - 09/05/13

I-751 received - 09/06/13

Check cashed - 09/11/13

NOA received - 09/12/13

Biometrics Notice received - 09/19/13

Biometrics Done - 10/07/13

Case transferred to CSC - 10/08/13

Card Production Notice - 1/22/14

Card in Hand - 1/29/14 (Thank Allah)

Naturalization

N-400 sent - 12/29/14

Received - 12/31/14

Check Cashed - 1/7/15

NOA Received- 1/12/15

Biometrics - 1/29/15

Interview Done - Passed!

Citizen!

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Bryan and Isabel Rising Star

Bryan and Isabel   29

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I used to be so patient! I taught 2nd and 3rd graders for God's sake LOL..I didn't think I would start losing it this soon, I'm happy I'm able to be with my husband as I wait, can't imagine what others are going through being apart :bonk:

Its really difficult, My fiancee is in Brazil and im here in New Jersey. We saw each other last in August, next time im going to see her is in Febuary, mostly because of our work and school schedules. I miss her a lot but i know God's time for everything in this life is perfect, everything happens when its supposed to, never by chance, never by accident.

Faith, its what keeps me going.

Regards

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Gonzalez

Our Timeline

03/02/2011 - Engaged

USCIS / VSC

12/20/2011: Sent I-129F to Dallas Lockbox

02/16/2012: NOA1 Received, Forwarded to Vermont Service Center

XX/XX/2012: NOA2

NVC

XX/XX/2012: NVC received

XX/XX/2012: Case number

US Embassy Rio De Janeiro

XX/XX/2012: Embassy received

XX/XX/2012: Medical

XX/XX/2012: Interview

XX/XX/2012: Visa in hand

XX/XX/2012: POE Newark, New Jersey

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Deema & Wayne   28

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Amen to that :) I just called in to check on our case, no updates as of today. Doesn't even show that they received it and the lady said that they usually notify us when they do get it. I'm worried that they didn't get the response...she told me to wait another week but that's just wasting time and I sent in the original copies of the RFE we got with our response like they said. What if they didn't get it, how do I make sure? Now I'm freaking out :blink:

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Adjustment of Status

AOS packet sent - 08/24/2011
AOS packet received - 08/31/2011
Checks cashed - 09/01/2011
NOA received - 09/6/2011
Biometrics appointment - 09/19/2011 - Done
RFE received - tax returns 2010 and original birth certificate - 9/19/2011
RFE sent 09/28/2011
EAD Card Production 10/20/2011
EAD Received 10/29/2011
Interview letter received 11/1/2011 Interview on 12/5/2011
Applied for SSN - will receive in 2 weeks
SSN Received
Interview - APPROVED!!! (Thank Allah)
Green card in hand 12/12/2011

Lifting Conditions

I-751 sent - 09/05/13

I-751 received - 09/06/13

Check cashed - 09/11/13

NOA received - 09/12/13

Biometrics Notice received - 09/19/13

Biometrics Done - 10/07/13

Case transferred to CSC - 10/08/13

Card Production Notice - 1/22/14

Card in Hand - 1/29/14 (Thank Allah)

Naturalization

N-400 sent - 12/29/14

Received - 12/31/14

Check Cashed - 1/7/15

NOA Received- 1/12/15

Biometrics - 1/29/15

Interview Done - Passed!

Citizen!

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SaraDee   9

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I know how hard it can be. This whole process has taught me the virtues of patience. I believe you just have to put your head down and do what you got to do till you get there. Why don't you see if you can volunteer at a daycare or school or something. Maybe your husband could drop you off before work and pick you up in the afternoon. Or, if you have bus service where you live you can go it on your own. Maybe take an online class if you can't leave the house. Do whatever you can to get your mind off it. Don't worry. The papers will come soon enough. Just got to wait a little bit longer. You're almost there!

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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Deema & Wayne   28

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Unfortunately, I'm not allowed to do any kind of work (I believe not even voluntary) without my EAD. I guess I have no choice but to wait, just like the rest :) On another note, I called the customer service center again and a different lady answered me and told me that our RFE response has been received and has been in review since October 3rd, I can't believe that first lady told me to wait a week and call back to see if there was any update, what the heck!

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Adjustment of Status

AOS packet sent - 08/24/2011
AOS packet received - 08/31/2011
Checks cashed - 09/01/2011
NOA received - 09/6/2011
Biometrics appointment - 09/19/2011 - Done
RFE received - tax returns 2010 and original birth certificate - 9/19/2011
RFE sent 09/28/2011
EAD Card Production 10/20/2011
EAD Received 10/29/2011
Interview letter received 11/1/2011 Interview on 12/5/2011
Applied for SSN - will receive in 2 weeks
SSN Received
Interview - APPROVED!!! (Thank Allah)
Green card in hand 12/12/2011

Lifting Conditions

I-751 sent - 09/05/13

I-751 received - 09/06/13

Check cashed - 09/11/13

NOA received - 09/12/13

Biometrics Notice received - 09/19/13

Biometrics Done - 10/07/13

Case transferred to CSC - 10/08/13

Card Production Notice - 1/22/14

Card in Hand - 1/29/14 (Thank Allah)

Naturalization

N-400 sent - 12/29/14

Received - 12/31/14

Check Cashed - 1/7/15

NOA Received- 1/12/15

Biometrics - 1/29/15

Interview Done - Passed!

Citizen!

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Herb1431   1

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I know exactly what you are going through. In times like these you have to keep you mind engaged on something you are passionate about. Start formulating a plan of what you will do when you finally get to the point when you can work. Keep your mind on the future and take it off the present. If there is a food bank or something else in your area where you can volunteer your time it might help you take your mind off your present situation. I am in a very similar situation, I know your pain, but things will change for the better for you soon.

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Waiting_Sugar   1

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Hi everyone,

I know that it's only been 2 months since we filed..after we sent in the RFE response 3 weeks ago, I haven't heard anything, no EAD production, no notices, no updates..I've seen responses given to people as early as a week after an RFE, I'm not sure if something is going on or not..I know I have to wait but not being able to work or get a license or go anywhere is getting to me...my husband works long hours and I'm not used to being a housewife, I've worked all my life and saved up money, now I can't even help with the bills because I can't work. I feel like ####### most of the time and my husband's been supportive and patient; I didn't think it would get to me like this, but the waiting and the nervousness of not knowing what's going to happen and nothing to do to get my mind off it is driving me crazy. I have no idea what to do.

Be patient thats all everyone can tell you and thats what everyone has been telling me too lol

but the thing that should make you feel better is that at least your with your husband

Unlike me im trying to patient without my husband and trustt me its sooooo much harder sometimes i think im losing it...

USCIS STAGE

8/22/2011: NOA1 EMAIL(never received a hardcopy nor txt)

3/23/2012: NOA2 EMAIL!!!! :D

3/28/2012: NOA2 HARDCOPY

NVC STAGE

4/09/2012: NVC Recieved

4/24/2012: Got NVC Case# and Invoice ID#

4/25/2012: Sent DS-3032 email and Paid AOS fee

4/26/2012: AOS fee showed "paid"

5/2/2012: Sent AOS Package and NVC accepted DS-3032 email

5/4/2012: Received and Paid IV fee

5/7/2012: Sent IV Package

5/14/2012: Case Complete at NVC!

6/6/2012: NVC Left!!

Beirut Lebanon Consulate

7/11/2012: Interview!!

Result: My husband is put in Administrative processing :(

8/17/2012: Embassy called my husband to bring the pasport for the visa!! :D

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