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Seija   0

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Hello VJ Family!!!

I'm sooo happy! my wife interview in Moscow went great and her visa was approved! yay!!!

Some questions they asked,

Question: How did you meet?

Answer: International Cupid

Question: when did you get married, ( eventhough they already knew answer from case file)

Answer: November 2010

I can't remember the rest on the questions but I will provide the details later under embassy reviews. sorry

but most importantly, contrary to what NVC told me, which was that my wife does not need translation of original civil documents because immigration officers in Moscow speak Russian is not true. They do need notorized translation of all civil documents. luckily we had two of them and the rest we can send via email to embassy. Visa was still approved.

I'm so happy, now the real journey begins!

I want to thank the VJ community for their support and encouraging feedback! I would've lost my mind without you guys!!Thank you!

USCIS

05/31/2011- mailed I-130 petition

06/06/2011- email and text NOA1, routed to CSC

06/07/2011- check cashed

06/10/2011 - Received NOA1 hard copy

07/06/2011 - NOA2 Notice date (30 days from NOA1 email, I could not believe it!)

07/12/2011 - NOA2 Received in mail yay!

NVC

07/25/2011 - case arrives at NVC

08/01/2011 - NVC advised petition in building since 7/25/11 and need 4-6 weeks to enter into system. what!!

08/17/2011 - NVC case# given to me 42 days after notice date 7/06/11, 23 days after case arrived at NVC on 7/25/11

8/18/11 - now waiting for bills to be generated and submit DS-3032,I-864ez,DS-230 I suspect to here at NVC for another 2-3 weeks.

8/20/2011 - AOS bill generated and paid $88 online (pending)

8/21/2011 - Resend DS-3032 via email

8/24/2011 - AOS bill shows paid and printed cover page

8/25/2011 - DS_3032 chose of agent approved

8/25/2011 - mailed Affidavit of support and tax documents

8/26/2011 - AOS and tax documents arrived, letter signed by NVC

8/28/2011 - IV bill generated and paid $404 online (pending)

8/30/2011 - IV bill shows paid and printed cover page

8/31/2011 - NVC Operator advise over the phone that AOS is approved

9/17/2011 - mailed DS-230

9/20/2011 - NVC received DS-230

9/23/2011 - NVC case completed, waiting for interview date

9/30/2011 - NVC advises that case complete, interview date 11/09/2011 yay!!!

10/21/2011 - had a great time with my wife and in-laws in Russia! miss her already!

11/09/2011 - Visa Approved!!!!

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suzy-q   2

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Jamaica
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Congrats!!!!kicking.gif best wishes....

K-1 Visa

08/04/2010......I 129f filed (at VSC)

03/29/2011......NOA2

06/07/2011......INTERVIEW.....APPROVED

Aos

08/16/2011...... aos filed

08/29/2011...... Noa

09/16/2011...... biometrics

10/18/2011...... EAD approved

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Navyk   78

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Hello VJ Family!!!

I'm sooo happy! my wife interview in Moscow went great and her visa was approved! yay!!!

Some questions they asked,

Question: How did you meet?

Answer: International Cupid

Question: when did you get married, ( eventhough they already knew answer from case file)

Answer: November 2010

I can't remember the rest on the questions but I will provide the details later under embassy reviews. sorry

but most importantly, contrary to what NVC told me, which was that my wife does not need translation of original civil documents because immigration officers in Moscow speak Russian is not true. They do need notorized translation of all civil documents. luckily we had two of them and the rest we can send via email to embassy. Visa was still approved.

I'm so happy, now the real journey begins!

I want to thank the VJ community for their support and encouraging feedback! I would've lost my mind without you guys!!Thank you!

Congratulation.

USA

01/08/13 - Approved and GC is order for production on 1/8/14

09/12/13 - Case transferred to CSC. NOA2 received on 09/18/13

08/30/13 - Biometrics Done - No walk ins allowed at this LSC (received on 8/16/13).

08/05/13 - NOA1 (received on 08/10/13)

08/01/13 - Mailed I-751 (received on 8/2/13 - check cashed on 8/5/13)

12/28/11 - Received SSN (applied on 12/20/11, as we didn't get based on DS-230 options)
11/28/11 - Received Green Card (Expires on 10/30/13) - Welcome Letter on 11/17/11
10/30/11 - POE - Houston, TX

Chennai Consulate (40 days)
10/28/11 - Received Visa papers and Passport at VFS
10/25/11 - Interview Cleared Successfully (Spouse was not allowed in)

NVC: (90 days from NOA2 to Consulate)
08/31/11 - Case Completed (Interview 10/25/11) - Received at Chennai on 09/19/11
07/22/11 - NVC Case Number

USCIS: (92 days)

6/21/11 - NOA2 (NOA1 on 3/25/11) - took a month to get to NVC
3/21/11 - I-130 sent to USCIS Lockbox, Chicago.

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LiveLaughLove   2

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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Congratulations! :thumbs:

*USCIS JOURNEY* - 96 Days

01/31/11 - Our wedding :-) Manila, Philippines

03/15/11 - I-130 package sent Fedex Priority

03/16/11 - Package delivered - signed by S. BUSH 9:17AM

03/18/11 - NOA1 (Priority Date 03/16/11) - Rec'd Email & text msg 9:15pm CT/CSC

03/21/11 - Able to view case status on USCIS.gov

03/22/11 - $420.00 check cleared bank

03/24/11 - Rec'd NOA1 via regular mail

06/23/11 - called USCIS- petition approved as of 06/20/11! Rec'd NOA2 hardcopy 06/23/11

*NVC JOURNEY* - 28 days - from case # assigned to SIF

07/20/11 - NVC Case # Assigned :-) yay!

07/21/11 - Obtained IIN

07/23/11 - Emailed DS3032 - accepted 07/27/11

07/26/11 - $88.00 AOS fee paid/print barcode 7/29

07/28/11 - $404.00 IV paid//print barcode 08/01

08/08/11 - Sent I-864EZ & DS230 via Fedex Overnite

08/09/11 - NVC rec'd AOS & DS230 @ 9:55am

08/17/11 - NVC SIF/Case Complete! Wooohoo!

08/30/11 - rec'd official NVC interview email

*Medical/USEM Manila/POE*

08/15-16/11 - Advanced Medical St. Lukes - PASSED! Yay!

08/26/11 - Interview set for Oct 4!

10/04/11 - Interview passed

10/06/11 - Passport with visa on hand

10/08/11 - POE - Houston TX

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meno-is-mine   37

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Egypt
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Congrats and best of luck!!!

USCIS

Sept. 22, 2011 - NOA1

March 13, 2012 - NOA2 (via text/email)

NVC

March 19, 2012 - Case received at NVC (in building)

April 02, 2012 - Received case #, IIN, submitted email addresses

April 03, 2012 - AOS bill invoiced & paid; 'IN PROCESS'

April 03, 2012 - emailed DS-3032

April 04, 2012 - AOS fee cleared from bank account

April 06, 2012 - DS-3032 acceptance email received

April 10, 2012 - AOS payment 'PAID'; AOS package sent

April 16, 2012 - AOS accepted/completed

April 25, 2012 - IV bill invoiced & paid; 'IN PROCESS'

April 27, 2012 - IV payment 'PAID'; IV package sent

May 01, 2012 - NVC case complete!!!

May 09, 2012 - Received interview notification email

May 10, 2012 - Case was sent to embassy

May 16, 2012 - Medical Appointment

June 04, 2012 - Approved

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Leatherneck   693

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Congratulations!

"The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps!" - Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady of the United States, 1945.

"Retreat hell! We just got here!"

CAPT. LLOYD WILLIAMS, USMC

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but most importantly, contrary to what NVC told me, which was that my wife does not need translation of original civil documents because immigration officers in Moscow speak Russian is not true. They do need notorized translation of all civil documents. luckily we had two of them and the rest we can send via email to embassy. Visa was still approved.

This is interesting. I submitted all my originals to NVC at the application stage and provided translations, but not notarized ones. I was never asked for notarized translations and did not get an RFE either.

Did you guys send in all your originals or just copies to the NVC? I wonder if that makes a difference.

Congrats any way!

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~Hot Mama~   3

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Georgia
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Congratulations on your approval!

We were also told the same thing that because our marriage license was issued in Georgia that the consulate will not need translated documents. We went ahead and had them done anyways just in case. I sent an original non translated one to NVC and everything went fine... then saved my translated/cretified/apostilled for the actual interview. I am not going to bank on them being able to read georgian... especially since it is in Georgian alphabet not transliterated. Better safe than sorry

02/06/2011 ~ MARRIED IN REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA

03/31/2011 ~ FILED I-130 & G325A (SENT TO CHICAGO LOCKBOX VIA UPS)

04/09/2011 ~ RECEIVED NOA1 IN MAIL :-)

07/11/2011 ~ APPROVED WOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO!!!!!

07/29/2011 ~ NVC RECEIVED CASE

08/22/2011 ~ RECEIVED NVC CASE# AND IIN

08/24/2011 ~ EMAILED DS-3032 SENT VIA HUBBYS EMAIL ACCOUNT

08/25/2011 ~ RECEIVED 3 EMAILS FROM NVC

08/25/2011 ~ PAID AOS FEE $88.00

08/26/2011 ~ AOS FEE SHOWS "PAID" - RECEIPT PRINTED AND READY TO MAIL

08/30/2011 ~ AOS PACKAGE SENT FEDEX OVERNIGHT

09/01/2011 ~ IV BILL INVOICED AND PAID

09/06/2011 ~ AOS PACKAGE APPROVED

09/09/2011 ~ IV PACKAGE SENT TO NVC VIA FEDEX OVERNIGHT

09/15/2011 ~ CASE CLOSED

INTERVIEW DATE ~ 11/30/2011 - APPROVED

12/04/2011 ~ ENTERED USA THROUGH JFK AIRPORT

STILL WAITING FOR GREEN CARD......

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Yayyyy congratulations! Enjoy being together!

Ready for my grand ol' timeline? Alrighty then!

10-05-10 - Married in California
06-13-11 - I-130 approved
10-13-11 - CASE COMPLETE!
12-02-11 - Interview - 221g due to a washed passport
12-17-11 - POE - YYC (preclearance in Canada)

2011 to 2013 - Life happened

06-26-13 - Divorce finalized

10-07-13 - I-751 divorce filer paperwork journey begins

07-03-14 - ROC interview - approval pending delayed background checks

07-25-14 - APPROVED! 10 year GC is finally in production!

08-01-14 - 10 year GC in hand. The journey has finally ended. :)

2014 to 2020 - Living paperwork-free and focused on me!

11-09-20 - N-400 filed online - welcome back VJ fam!

6-22-21 - Interview in Nashville, approved! And then...

6-22-21 - Pledge of Allegiance taken. Holy shirtballs I'm a US Citizen.

 

I've spent so many years in the loving arms of the USCIS, but now it's time to fledge. So long, my friends, may all your journeys also end on the doorstep of whatever you're searching for.

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