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wdm1986   2

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Got the text today that my VISA is getting delivered on Monday!!! Wohooo!

Aww I so hope that Texas22 gets her good news too!!!

Congrats Sara!!! :)

BWW, fingers crossed for you and Tex and anyone else who's still waiting on that ridiculously retarded VDC

Our K-1 Visa Journey

1/17/12: Mailed Original I129F packet via USPS with signature confirmation to Dallas Lockbox

1/19/12: Packet received at Dallas Lockbox

1/24/12: Received text message notification at 12:47am central time stating packet was received and our case number

1/24/12: Received E-Notification in email that I129F packet was being sent to VSC for initial review

1/27/12: Received NOA1 in US mail

7/12/12: Received text notification at 3:45pm central time stating our case had been updated *APPROVED!*

7/15/12?: Received NOA2 in US mail (not sure of this date)

7/20/12: NVC forwarded case to London Embassy

7/27/12: Fiance received letter from London Embassy stating they'd received our case and instructions for obtaining interview

7/30/12: Fiance mailed DS 156, DS 156K, DS 230, DS 157, DS 2001 to London Embassy

8/20/12: Medical

8/31/12: Called DOS and was told interview date: 10/3/12

9/3/12: Sent email to London Embassy requesting interview date be changed

9/5/12: Received response from London Embassy (via email) stating interview date had been changed to 9/10/12

9/7/12: Received new letter from London Embassy with new interview date & time

9/17/12: Received Visa in the mail

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Flipped open the iPad one last time before bed and...... THE EMAIL!!!!!!! Approved!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was shaking and crying and best of all got to turn to Andrew and kiss him right away.... On our 3rd

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Just got done with the interview. APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'll post a review of how it went later, right now I am desperate to eat something. But it's done! It's finally done.

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I would just like to add that this website and its members have been phenomenal in providing support and information on the K-1 process. Many thanks to all of you! We've been gathering packet 3 information and my fiancee has scoped out the Seoul embassy for wait times, etc. So I think we are well prepared for the next stage. Now if we could only get there!

hi, B+WW. i'm Jim from pennsylvania. my fiance, Stephannye is in the dominican republic. wanted to let you know we are in the same time frame are you and still waiting. my NOA1 was jan 24th. last "touched" on feb 9th. i called and was told the same 'working on jan 16th applications in vermont" line on aug 2nd.

this is incredibly frustrating, but we are not alone if that helps. good luck to both of you. i'll post here if and when i hear anything. hopefully soon for all of us january filers.

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Wow, over 5k + posts. Incredible.

May 9, 11. Met on dating site Filipinacupid

chat 2x a day since

Dec 23, 11. met in Cebu, traveled to Balamban.

Dec 25th 11 asked her fathers permission to marry her in Cebuano. Engaged.

Jan 1, 12. Came home.

Jan 18th 12, I-129f recieved at vsc

Jan 25th 12, first noa

Feb 9 12, touched

July 2, 12 approved

July 7, 12 recieved noa2

July 16th, called nvc recieved case #

Aug 1st, CFO completed

Aug 16th, Interview date and Approved

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vosnmars   25

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Welcome to the thread BWW and Jam. Sorry you guys are still waiting. That's a tough one. It was so frustrating getting the same stupid answers and very little help. In the end it just came down to them acknowledging that I was past processing time, but they couldn't do anything about it. I just had to wait. I hated that. Hang in there guys. We are a very supportive thread so its okay to vent your frustration here. Take care and I hope you guys get approval soon!

K-1 to Citizenship - 6 year immigration journey: January 2012 to January 2018

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X Factor   1,112

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GREAT NEWS, WE GOT OUR NOA2 HARD COPY, IT WAS ACTUALLY FORWARDED :). No more worries

ConGraTuLaTions :):dance::star:

Sent I-129 Application to VSC 2/1/12
NOA1 2/8/12
RFE 8/2/12
RFE reply 8/3/12
NOA2 8/16/12
NVC received 8/27/12
NVC left 8/29/12
Manila Embassy received 9/5/12
Visa appointment & approval 9/7/12
Arrived in US 10/5/2012
Married 11/24/2012
AOS application sent 12/19/12

AOS approved 8/24/13

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Bill CT   0

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Finally received NOA2 approval email last week.

FOr the record:

NOA1 Jan 27

RFE(missing signature) July 17

NOA2 Aug 14

Now we begin the next wait. Hope it won't be too long.

Good luck to all.

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photomile   101

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Finally received NOA2 approval email last week.

FOr the record:

NOA1 Jan 27

RFE(missing signature) July 17

NOA2 Aug 14

Now we begin the next wait. Hope it won't be too long.

Good luck to all.

Congratulations!

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Finally received NOA2 approval email last week.

FOr the record:

NOA1 Jan 27

RFE(missing signature) July 17

NOA2 Aug 14

Now we begin the next wait. Hope it won't be too long.

Good luck to all.

Congrats! BWW and Jam & Tex and anyone else still waiting just hang on. It will come when you least expect it to. I wish there was something more we could do to help you all get your approval

Our K-1 Visa Journey

1/17/12: Mailed Original I129F packet via USPS with signature confirmation to Dallas Lockbox

1/19/12: Packet received at Dallas Lockbox

1/24/12: Received text message notification at 12:47am central time stating packet was received and our case number

1/24/12: Received E-Notification in email that I129F packet was being sent to VSC for initial review

1/27/12: Received NOA1 in US mail

7/12/12: Received text notification at 3:45pm central time stating our case had been updated *APPROVED!*

7/15/12?: Received NOA2 in US mail (not sure of this date)

7/20/12: NVC forwarded case to London Embassy

7/27/12: Fiance received letter from London Embassy stating they'd received our case and instructions for obtaining interview

7/30/12: Fiance mailed DS 156, DS 156K, DS 230, DS 157, DS 2001 to London Embassy

8/20/12: Medical

8/31/12: Called DOS and was told interview date: 10/3/12

9/3/12: Sent email to London Embassy requesting interview date be changed

9/5/12: Received response from London Embassy (via email) stating interview date had been changed to 9/10/12

9/7/12: Received new letter from London Embassy with new interview date & time

9/17/12: Received Visa in the mail

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Updates for those still waiting:

August 16:

January 17:

1 x approval (RFE 07/19, reply 08/08)

January 31:

1 x approval (RFE 07/12, reply 08/09)

Not much unfortunately and I found nothing for August 17 :(

Finally received NOA2 approval email last week.

FOr the record:

NOA1 Jan 27

RFE(missing signature) July 17

NOA2 Aug 14

Now we begin the next wait. Hope it won't be too long.

Good luck to all.

Congrats!

Our (K1) Journey

01-17-2012: I 129F sent

01-24-2012: NOA1 date! => Vermont Service Centre

08-02-2012: NOA2 (195 days!!!)

09-24-2012: interview - Approved!

09-26-2012: visaarrow-10x10.png issued

09-28-2012: visa received by a registeredarrow-10x10.png post

11-01-2012: POE Dublin

11-17-2012: wedding

AOS Journey

11-23-2012: AOS package sent

11-27-2912: package received and signed for at the Chicago office

11-29-2012: case numbers assigned

12-03-2012: Biometrics letter sent to the old addressarrow-10x10.png (never received)

12-10-2012: NOA1 hardcopy for I 765 and I 131

12-15-2012: NOA1 hardcopy for I 485

12-28-2012: biometrics (missed)

01-17-2013: newarrow-10x10.png biometric date

01-25-2013: EAD approval

01-30-2013: EAD production

01-31-2013: EAD mailed

02-02-2013: EAD received

My ROC Journey:

03-20-2015: I751 package sent

03-23-2015: NOA1

03-25-2015: check cashedarrow-10x10.png

07-31-2015: Biometrics ( Biometrics letter sent to the old address never received, missed it on 07/06 and had to have it rescheduled after many phone calls and service requests)

09-07-2015: Card in Production email.

09-09-2015: Card mailed

09-11-2015: Card delivered

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Finally received NOA2 approval email last week.

FOr the record:

NOA1 Jan 27

RFE(missing signature) July 17

NOA2 Aug 14

Now we begin the next wait. Hope it won't be too long.

Good luck to all.

ConGraTuLaTions :):dance::star:

Sent I-129 Application to VSC 2/1/12
NOA1 2/8/12
RFE 8/2/12
RFE reply 8/3/12
NOA2 8/16/12
NVC received 8/27/12
NVC left 8/29/12
Manila Embassy received 9/5/12
Visa appointment & approval 9/7/12
Arrived in US 10/5/2012
Married 11/24/2012
AOS application sent 12/19/12

AOS approved 8/24/13

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I can't believe they are still working on the January petitions!

Oh god that is just terrible!

It's mid august wth!

K1 PROCESS
1/14/12 - I-129f sent to Dallas, TX, 1/18/12 - received by VSC
1/20/12 - NOA 1
7/19/12 - NOA 2 - YES AFTER 183 DAYS!!!
7/27/12 - NVC received
8/02/12 - Consulate received
8/23/12 - Medical exam appt
9/06/12 - Interview @ 9am - Approved! smile.png
9/28/12 - POE - Vienna - London - Philly

Wedding - 10/6/12 @ 1:30pm ET

AOS
10/20/12 - AOS sent to Chicago lockbox
10/26/12 - NOA1s for all 3 forms
11/28/12 - Biometrics appointment
12/29/12 - EAD & AP approved
01/08/13 - EAD combo card received

06/28/13 - AOS approved

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Finally received NOA2 approval email last week.

FOr the record:

NOA1 Jan 27

RFE(missing signature) July 17

NOA2 Aug 14

Now we begin the next wait. Hope it won't be too long.

Good luck to all.

congrats. cant believe january peeps still waiting. VSC needs to pull up their socks. This is unacceptable. hold tight my friends, wishing you all the best in the upcoming week :thumbs:

AOS

10/16/2012 Mailed I-485, I-765, I-131
10/19/2012 NOA1
11/09/2012 Biometrics Apt @ 3pm
12/25/2012 EAD/AP Approval
01/05/2013 Received EAD/AP in mail

06/20/2013 AOS APPROVED!!!!!

LIFTING OF CONDITIONS

3/23/15 Mailed I-751

3/25/15 NOA1

3/28/15 NOA1 Received in the Mail

4/28/15 Biometrics Apt.

11/13/15 ROC Approved

11/18/15 Approval Letter Received

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Welcome to the thread BWW and Jam. Sorry you guys are still waiting. That's a tough one. It was so frustrating getting the same stupid answers and very little help. In the end it just came down to them acknowledging that I was past processing time, but they couldn't do anything about it. I just had to wait. I hated that. Hang in there guys. We are a very supportive thread so its okay to vent your frustration here. Take care and I hope you guys get approval soon!

thanks for the encouragment. this waiting sure is frustrating. almost wish i'd get and RFE just to know that the VSC didn't lose or throw out my application. good luck to everyone out there and congratulations to those who have been apporved!

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vosnmars   25

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Finally received NOA2 approval email last week.

FOr the record:

NOA1 Jan 27

RFE(missing signature) July 17

NOA2 Aug 14

Now we begin the next wait. Hope it won't be too long.

Good luck to all.

Glad to see your approval! smile.gif I hope the remainder of your journey goes quickly and smoothly!

K-1 to Citizenship - 6 year immigration journey: January 2012 to January 2018

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Hey everyone,

Sorry I have been out of the loop for the last few days travelling, but I think I've caught up on my reading... :thumbs:

My visit with the kids and Rick was awesome. We enjoyed each moment of time we had together. :)

Thanks to everyone on this thread for your well wishes, your thoughts and your prayers... this process has certainly been stressful and very emotional... difficult to say the least... Dare.. don't worry, everything will be fine, Rick and I have had our little spats throughout this process too... it is just stress.

The hardest part is not knowing WHEN!! I take comfort in the fact that they cannot hold us down forever... love conquers all! (L)

I love to hear all of your updates, and hope that I can update as well soon too! Trying to stay positive throughout this horrible process!

When we finally do get our NOA2... party is on!! :dancing:

Kimberley and Richard
Service Center : Vermont Service Center
Consulate : Montreal, Canada
2012-01-25 : I-129F Sent
2012-01-27 : VSC Received
2012-01-31 : I-129F NOA1 Notice Date
2012-02-01 : Touch
2012-07-05 : RFE Email (after 161 days)
2012-07-11 : RFE Received in Mail
2012-07-12 : RFE Reply Sent via USPS Overnight
2012-07-13 : RFE Reply Received at VSC at 12:16 PM
2012-07-18 : Case status updated to: "Request for Evidence Response Review"
2012-09-20 : Service Request Submitted with Tier 2 ISO
2012-09-25 : NOA2 Approved after 242 days!!
2013-01-07: Medical
2013-01-22: Interview - Approved! smile.png

My blog and video review of the Montreal Hotel that we stayed in: http://fanatictourist.com/blog/travel-tales/review-le-square-phillips-hotel-and-suites-montreal-canada/

2013-04-30: POE - Sarnia / Pt. Huron

2013-05-06: Made it legal.

2013-06-10: Apply for AOS, EAD and AP

2013-08-27: EAD / AP Received
2013-09-17: Greencard Received

2013-09-28: Wedding! smile.png

2015-06-15: Sent I-751 Application - Removal of Conditions.
2015-11-23: Approved
2015-12-02: 10 yr Green Card Rec'd.

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