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RJQuilla   6

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We'll my Fiancee entered the US in mid Feb and we just got married. I will send in the AOS paperwork when the marriage license comes back. My question is where cane we go for honeymoon/vacation since she can't leave the country? I don't see a problem going to Hawaii but what about Puerto Rico. I know she'd like that cause she speaks no English. Help!!

Boiler Grand Master

Boiler   45,981

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Florida?

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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RandyN   10

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We'll my Fiancee entered the US in mid Feb and we just got married. I will send in the AOS paperwork when the marriage license comes back. My question is where cane we go for honeymoon/vacation since she can't leave the country? I don't see a problem going to Hawaii but what about Puerto Rico. I know she'd like that cause she speaks no English. Help!!

Puerto Rico is a US territory so no problem there. If, however the flight had to be diverted for some reason to a non-US island, you'd have issues.

02/22/2011 - I-129F Mailed to Texas Lockbox
03/02/2011 - Electronic Notice of Acceptance Received
03/02/2011 - Check cashed
03/16/2011 - Received NOA 1
06/02/2011 - RFE
06/12/2011 - RFE returned
06/20/2011 - Received NOA 2
07/08/2011 - NVC Sent to Embassy
08/08/2011 - Packet 3
08/15/2011 - Packet 4
10/21/2011 - Interview - APPROVED
11/16/2011 - POE - Port Huron
12/03/2011 - Marriage!

AOS
12/12/2011 - AOS Packet Mailed
12/14/2011 - AOS Packet Delivered to Chicago Lockbox per USPS
12/19/2011 - Emails received from USCIS for receipt of applications
12/19/2011 - NOA's Receipt date
12/23/2011 - Received biometrics appointment letter
01/10/2012 - Biometrics Appointment
01/11/2012 - Case transferred to California Service Center
02/08/2012 - EAD and AP approval text/email
02/13/2012 - Second email telling us the EAD card is in production (why two?)
02/14/2012 - Email notice telling us that the EAD has been mailed
02/16/2012 - Email notice that USPS picked up the EAD on 2/14/2012
02/16/2012 - EAD and AP Card received
07/19/2012 - Contacted Congressman
07/26/2012 - RFE Text and Email received
10/23/2012 - AOS Approval text
10/27/2012 - Greencard received!

Lifting Conditions

07/22/2014 - Filing Date

07/24/2014 - NOA

08/18/2014 - Biometrics

10/22/2014 - USCIS web site says Approved!

Dan & Jenni Proficient

Dan & Jenni   457

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I really dont want to go to Florida and was hoping for someplace more exotic I guess.:thumbs:

Ohio??

I-129F SENT............................................08/15/2011

NOA1 TEXT/EMAIL...................................08/22/2011

NOA2 TEXT/EMAIL. NO RFE.....................01/05/2012

NVC RECEIVED......................................01/21/2012

NVC LEFT...............................................01/24/2012

PACKET 3 RECEIVED..............................02/01/2012

PACKET 3 RETURNED.............................02/04/2012

MEDICAL................................................02/17/2012

DS-2001 MAILED.....................................02/23/2012

PACKET 4 RECEIVED..............................03/02/2012

INTERVIEW............................................03/14/2012 APPROVED

POE ATLANTA.........................................04/03/2012

AOS approved 3/29/13 after almost 10 months of waiting. No RFE's and no interview.

OZ62 Enthusiast

OZ62   17

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Colombia
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We'll my Fiancee entered the US in mid Feb and we just got married. I will send in the AOS paperwork when the marriage license comes back. My question is where cane we go for honeymoon/vacation since she can't leave the country? I don't see a problem going to Hawaii but what about Puerto Rico. I know she'd like that cause she speaks no English. Help!!

Get a nice place in South Beach, Forida. In the Doral and Kendall area are lots of Colombian restaurants and people. Go to South Beach for a great beach. Walk the beach and lots to do at night in Miami Beach. Just about everywhere, you can speak spanish. Or go to Key West... great beach.... great atmosphere... but a little more expensive. Think about it... As long as both of you are together anywhere in the world should be great! You can be very romantic in your own place!

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K1 VISA PROCESS
2011-10-24: I-129F Sent from Doral, FL to lock box, Dallas, TX
2011-10-31: Received USCIS NOA1 Letter
2012-04-02 (8:30AM): I-129F Approved. NO RFE!
2012-04-06: Received USCIS NOA2 Letter
2012-06-06: Interview / Approved!!!
2012-06-15: (2:20PM) POE Miami International Airport
2012-06-26: Married

AOS PROCESS
2012-08-31: Sent I-485 and I-765 applications from Doral, FL to lock box, Chicago, IL
2012-09-06: Case accepted and routed to USCIS National Benefits Center for processing
2012-09-13: Received both I-485 and I-765 NOA's (9/6/12) and the Biometrics appointment letter
2012-10-03: Biometrics taken
2012-11-05: I-765 - Approved - Employment Authorization Card production ordered
2012-11-09: I-765 - Employment Authorization Card mailed
2012-11-13: I-765 - Employment Authorization Card received

2013-07-05 (11:45AM): AOS Approved. NO RFE. NO Interview.

2013-07-11: Green Card mailed.

2013-07-12: Received I-797, NOA, Welcome to the USA

2013-07-15: Green Card received.

2016-04-06: Earliest Accepted ROC Filing Date

AOS Approved 7/5/2013:
308 days (10 months & 8 days) since AOS package was sent
302 days (10 months & 2 days) since NOA1
275 days (9 months & 5 days) since Biometrics taken

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KayDeeCee Grand Master

KayDeeCee   4,895

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You can go anywhere in the US, as others have stated. If you want to go somewhere more 'exotic' outside the US, then just postpone the honeymoon until she gets her AP or green card from filing AOS.

Link to K-1 instructions for Ciudad Juarez, Mexico > https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/K1/CDJ_Ciudad-Juarez-2-22-2021.pdf

Ken y Leidys Proficient

Ken y Leidys   20

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Ok might reconsider Florida but leaning toward Puerto Rico.

My Wife and I planned on a trip to Puerto Rico, but came up short in the finances. In Mid-May 2010 we had our AOS Interview. By July 1st, 2010 she had her Green Card in hand! We went to Baja, Mexico!! (a 2 hr. drive to the border)

Camping on the beach was a blast!

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Shopping in San Felipe - a much slower pace than Santa Marta del Rodadero.

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For a little more action, we crossed the peninsula to Ensenada (1/2 day drive), and it was more of the same, but 20 degrees cooler.

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Crossing the border was not an issue. In fact, we were told that her Colombian passport WAS NOT NECESSARY PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION at the US Port of Entry in San Yisidro, CA. Only the Green Card. But, while traveling in Mexico, the Mexican Gov't needed a passport to stamp. This is where her Colombian passport came handy.

Our most recent international trip was in January to a children's toy drive for Dia de los Reyes. Once again, no problems returning to the USA.

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Have a great time on your honeymoon!

Ken y Leidys’ Timeline

May 1, 2009 - I-129 F (NOA-1)

Aug 4, 2009 - I-129 F (NOA-2)

Oct 7, 2009 - Bogota Interview

Oct 16, 2009 - Diomesa package arrived in downtown Barranquilla

Oct 20, 2009 - Leidys took bus to Diomesa Office to pick up Visa/Passport package because ("We don't deliver to your Barrio").

Nov 22, 2009 - POE (30 min.) Los Angeles, Intl.

Dec 27, 2009 - Wedding

March 8, 2010 - AOS NOA

April 8, 2010 - AOS BIO (in Riverside, CA)

May 11, 2010 - AOS AP

May 24, 2010 - AOS Interview

May 27, 2010 - AOS EAD May 27, 2010

Jun 18, 2010 - Green Card Received!

Apr 07, 2012 - ROC Filed

Oct 11, 2012 - ROC RFE

Jan 08, 2013 - CONDITIONS REMOVED!!!

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OZ62 Enthusiast

OZ62   17

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Ok might reconsider Florida but leaning toward Puerto Rico.

I was in the Navy for 25 years. Have traveled to over 80 ports. I was not too impressed with PR. Going on a Carnival cruise, I liked.

K1 VISA PROCESS
2011-10-24: I-129F Sent from Doral, FL to lock box, Dallas, TX
2011-10-31: Received USCIS NOA1 Letter
2012-04-02 (8:30AM): I-129F Approved. NO RFE!
2012-04-06: Received USCIS NOA2 Letter
2012-06-06: Interview / Approved!!!
2012-06-15: (2:20PM) POE Miami International Airport
2012-06-26: Married

AOS PROCESS
2012-08-31: Sent I-485 and I-765 applications from Doral, FL to lock box, Chicago, IL
2012-09-06: Case accepted and routed to USCIS National Benefits Center for processing
2012-09-13: Received both I-485 and I-765 NOA's (9/6/12) and the Biometrics appointment letter
2012-10-03: Biometrics taken
2012-11-05: I-765 - Approved - Employment Authorization Card production ordered
2012-11-09: I-765 - Employment Authorization Card mailed
2012-11-13: I-765 - Employment Authorization Card received

2013-07-05 (11:45AM): AOS Approved. NO RFE. NO Interview.

2013-07-11: Green Card mailed.

2013-07-12: Received I-797, NOA, Welcome to the USA

2013-07-15: Green Card received.

2016-04-06: Earliest Accepted ROC Filing Date

AOS Approved 7/5/2013:
308 days (10 months & 8 days) since AOS package was sent
302 days (10 months & 2 days) since NOA1
275 days (9 months & 5 days) since Biometrics taken

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NigeriaorBust Grand Master

NigeriaorBust   4,087

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Beware of cruises that stop ANYWHERE outside the US. Even if you don't get off the ship you can still be in trouble. There are a lot of interesting and exotic places inside the US. If you just hint on what you consider exotic. Skiing in Alaska , white water rafting in the Grand Canyon ? A river cruise ?

This will not be over quickly. You will not enjoy this.

Ron4 Explorer

Ron4   22

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We'll my Fiancee entered the US in mid Feb and we just got married. I will send in the AOS paperwork when the marriage license comes back. My question is where cane we go for honeymoon/vacation since she can't leave the country? I don't see a problem going to Hawaii but what about Puerto Rico. I know she'd like that cause she speaks no English. Help!!

Come to Utah, she could learn to ski, see the red rock country, 5 national parks, short drive to Las Vegas, and lot's of spanish speakers!

 
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