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Mar completed her medical yesterday with some harrassment from St. Lukes Medical Center staff. The elderly lady working the check-in desk kept insisting Mar provide her with an apporval letter from NVC. Mar only had the appointment letter from USEM as she is a K-1. The lady insisted so I called NVC and USEM. They both said the lady was wrong. Mar was allowed to complete day one with the lady calling her a liar and still asking for the NVC letter. Day 2 she received immunizations, CD, and papers. Nothing was mentioned about the NVC letter. I think this was just another filipina on a power trip but it upset Mar a lot, and she was very worried about her day 2 experience.

Congrats on the medical! What a shame for the harassment. Their website clearly says "Appointment letter from the Embassy OR Instruction letter from the National Visa Center (NVC)". Don't you just love people trying to make your life more complicated than it really is. :wacko:

Our K-1 and AOS Journey

05/12-05/22/10-met my sweetheart and family(had lots of fun!)
12/13-12/26/11-met again for engagement/Christmas
04/10/12-I-129F petition sent
04/13/12-USPS delivery confirmation
04/18/12-NOA1 text/email
04/21/12-NOA1(receipt 04/17/12)
10/10/12-NOA2 text
10/15/12-NOA2 letter received
10/27/12-NVC letter received
11/28/12-Medical Exam-PASSED
12/07/12-K-1 Interview-APPROVED

02/12/13-POE-Atlanta
03/04/13-Wedding
03/27/13-AOS,EAD,AP delivered
04/03/13-NOAs text/email
04/08/13-NOAs received
04/26/13-Biometrics appointment(walk-in done 04/17)

06/03/13-EAD card production/AP post decision approval

06/10/13-EAD/AP combo card received

04/04/14-AOS card production/decision

04/11/14-NOA2 welcome to the USA

04/12/14-Received GC

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Mar completed her medical yesterday with some harrassment from St. Lukes Medical Center staff. The elderly lady working the check-in desk kept insisting Mar provide her with an apporval letter from NVC. Mar only had the appointment letter from USEM as she is a K-1. The lady insisted so I called NVC and USEM. They both said the lady was wrong. Mar was allowed to complete day one with the lady calling her a liar and still asking for the NVC letter. Day 2 she received immunizations, CD, and papers. Nothing was mentioned about the NVC letter. I think this was just another filipina on a power trip but it upset Mar a lot, and she was very worried about her day 2 experience.

Some people have hang-ups in life :blink: That lady in the counter probably has her monthly period that day. :rofl:

06/25/2008 : Met for the first time

07/25/2011 : Met for the 2nd time, HE PROPOSED!

04/06/2012 : Sent I29-F Package

04/09/2012 : NOA1 received

10/03/2012 : NOA2 (no RFE)

11/15/2012 : Med Exam @ St.Lukes (scar found on xray film)

11/19/2012 : start of my 3-day sputum exam

11/21/2012 : 3 smear result is negative but have to wait 2 months for culture and sensitivity test result

01/21/2013 : PASSED the med exam! smile.png

01/28/2013 : Interview at USEM(7:30AM)-- APPROVED

02/02/2013 : Visa on Hand

02/25/2013 : USA entry

03/12/2013 : Got Married, got SSN after 4 days

04/08/2013 : Filed/sent AOS, EAD, AP

04/22/2013 : NOA1 letter received with biometrics appontment

05/15/2013 : biometrics

06/25/2013 : received the EAD/AP combo card

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I just wanted to thank everybody in this group and let them know that we got our interview date. It's November 29th at 9:00 am. They actually offered me a spot on the 27th but on that day I'm flying back to Argentina from the vacation we've been taking with Jarrod, so we asked if they could move it and they did.

We can't complain at all at this stage. As neurotic as I am I had the packet 3 ready to be delivered the moment they asked for it, but the embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina is so efficient and works so fast!

I'll make it for the holidays! :-)

Great happy moments for all the April filers that are moving along, and my best wishes and all the luck to all of those still waiting for the approval.

K1 NOA1: April 18th, 2012
K1 NOA2: October 25th, 2012 (190 days at VSC, NO RFE)
NVC number: November 1st, 2012 (7 days after NOA2)
INTERVIEW: November 29th, 2012 (APPROVED)
POE: December 14th, 2012 (Miami)
MARRIAGE: December 21st, 2012 (the end of the world! lol)
AOS SENT: December 26th, 2012
AOS NOA1: December 31st, 2012
AP/EAD NOA1: December 28th, 2012
BIOMETRICS: January 31st, 2013
AP/EAD APPROVAL: February 20th, 2013
AP/EAD card in the mail: March 2nd, 2013

GREEN CARD APPROVED: September 17th, 2013 (no interview)

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I just wanted to thank everybody in this group and let them know that we got our interview date. It's November 29th at 9:00 am. They actually offered me a spot on the 27th but on that day I'm flying back to Argentina from the vacation we've been taking with Jarrod, so we asked if they could move it and they did.

We can't complain at all at this stage. As neurotic as I am I had the packet 3 ready to be delivered the moment they asked for it, but the embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina is so efficient and works so fast!

I'll make it for the holidays! :-)

Great happy moments for all the April filers that are moving along, and my best wishes and all the luck to all of those still waiting for the approval.

Congrats that is fantastic news! I am finding everyone is helpful once you get your NOA2 the NVC was great and so far the Australian Embassy is helpful. We got our packet 3 notification today! Getting my paperwork together to send now.

best of luck you guys!!

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APPROVED, today!!! Our response to the RFE was accepted 14 business days after it was received, now on to the next steps..uummh errh what are those again. ;-) I'll go through the guide, faqs again to get this moving.

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APPROVED, today!!! Our response to the RFE was accepted 14 business days after it was received, now on to the next steps..uummh errh what are those again. ;-) I'll go through the guide, faqs again to get this moving.

Congrats!

K1 NOA1: April 18th, 2012
K1 NOA2: October 25th, 2012 (190 days at VSC, NO RFE)
NVC number: November 1st, 2012 (7 days after NOA2)
INTERVIEW: November 29th, 2012 (APPROVED)
POE: December 14th, 2012 (Miami)
MARRIAGE: December 21st, 2012 (the end of the world! lol)
AOS SENT: December 26th, 2012
AOS NOA1: December 31st, 2012
AP/EAD NOA1: December 28th, 2012
BIOMETRICS: January 31st, 2013
AP/EAD APPROVAL: February 20th, 2013
AP/EAD card in the mail: March 2nd, 2013

GREEN CARD APPROVED: September 17th, 2013 (no interview)

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Hello,

Does anybody know how to process a wedding invitation for your Filipino family? We would love to have my Mom and Sisters (9&11 y.o)to attend our wedding in NY. We would also want to ask about the timeline for the said process. Any help will be much appreciated.

Have a Good Day everyone!

Chris & Tiffy

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APPROVED, today!!! Our response to the RFE was accepted 14 business days after it was received, now on to the next steps..uummh errh what are those again. ;-) I'll go through the guide, faqs again to get this moving.

Awesome! Happy it worked out for you guys quickly. Now, the fun really begins! :wacko:

Our K-1 and AOS Journey

05/12-05/22/10-met my sweetheart and family(had lots of fun!)
12/13-12/26/11-met again for engagement/Christmas
04/10/12-I-129F petition sent
04/13/12-USPS delivery confirmation
04/18/12-NOA1 text/email
04/21/12-NOA1(receipt 04/17/12)
10/10/12-NOA2 text
10/15/12-NOA2 letter received
10/27/12-NVC letter received
11/28/12-Medical Exam-PASSED
12/07/12-K-1 Interview-APPROVED

02/12/13-POE-Atlanta
03/04/13-Wedding
03/27/13-AOS,EAD,AP delivered
04/03/13-NOAs text/email
04/08/13-NOAs received
04/26/13-Biometrics appointment(walk-in done 04/17)

06/03/13-EAD card production/AP post decision approval

06/10/13-EAD/AP combo card received

04/04/14-AOS card production/decision

04/11/14-NOA2 welcome to the USA

04/12/14-Received GC

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I just wanted to thank everybody in this group and let them know that we got our interview date. It's November 29th at 9:00 am. They actually offered me a spot on the 27th but on that day I'm flying back to Argentina from the vacation we've been taking with Jarrod, so we asked if they could move it and they did.

We can't complain at all at this stage. As neurotic as I am I had the packet 3 ready to be delivered the moment they asked for it, but the embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina is so efficient and works so fast!

I'll make it for the holidays! :-)

Great happy moments for all the April filers that are moving along, and my best wishes and all the luck to all of those still waiting for the approval.

Good for you! Ours is coming soon too..yikes! Very nervous but anxiously awaiting it all to be over with too. I think I can handle the rest of the journey more easily and calmly with my love by my side. God bless and good luck to us huh!

Our K-1 and AOS Journey

05/12-05/22/10-met my sweetheart and family(had lots of fun!)
12/13-12/26/11-met again for engagement/Christmas
04/10/12-I-129F petition sent
04/13/12-USPS delivery confirmation
04/18/12-NOA1 text/email
04/21/12-NOA1(receipt 04/17/12)
10/10/12-NOA2 text
10/15/12-NOA2 letter received
10/27/12-NVC letter received
11/28/12-Medical Exam-PASSED
12/07/12-K-1 Interview-APPROVED

02/12/13-POE-Atlanta
03/04/13-Wedding
03/27/13-AOS,EAD,AP delivered
04/03/13-NOAs text/email
04/08/13-NOAs received
04/26/13-Biometrics appointment(walk-in done 04/17)

06/03/13-EAD card production/AP post decision approval

06/10/13-EAD/AP combo card received

04/04/14-AOS card production/decision

04/11/14-NOA2 welcome to the USA

04/12/14-Received GC

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Tomorrow is my day people! :dance: In a couple of hours I'll be going to the Embassy for the interview. When I'm done, I'll make sure to let you know how it went and what they asked.

Thanks for the support all along the way! :D

K1 NOA1: April 18th, 2012
K1 NOA2: October 25th, 2012 (190 days at VSC, NO RFE)
NVC number: November 1st, 2012 (7 days after NOA2)
INTERVIEW: November 29th, 2012 (APPROVED)
POE: December 14th, 2012 (Miami)
MARRIAGE: December 21st, 2012 (the end of the world! lol)
AOS SENT: December 26th, 2012
AOS NOA1: December 31st, 2012
AP/EAD NOA1: December 28th, 2012
BIOMETRICS: January 31st, 2013
AP/EAD APPROVAL: February 20th, 2013
AP/EAD card in the mail: March 2nd, 2013

GREEN CARD APPROVED: September 17th, 2013 (no interview)

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UPDATE: We are approved! Such an easy and relaxed interview!

Now all I have to do is pack my stuff and wait for the POE on December 14th!! :dance:

Thanks everybody for all these months of mutual support :)

Tomorrow is my day people! :dance: In a couple of hours I'll be going to the Embassy for the interview. When I'm done, I'll make sure to let you know how it went and what they asked.

Thanks for the support all along the way! :D

K1 NOA1: April 18th, 2012
K1 NOA2: October 25th, 2012 (190 days at VSC, NO RFE)
NVC number: November 1st, 2012 (7 days after NOA2)
INTERVIEW: November 29th, 2012 (APPROVED)
POE: December 14th, 2012 (Miami)
MARRIAGE: December 21st, 2012 (the end of the world! lol)
AOS SENT: December 26th, 2012
AOS NOA1: December 31st, 2012
AP/EAD NOA1: December 28th, 2012
BIOMETRICS: January 31st, 2013
AP/EAD APPROVAL: February 20th, 2013
AP/EAD card in the mail: March 2nd, 2013

GREEN CARD APPROVED: September 17th, 2013 (no interview)

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UPDATE: We are approved! Such an easy and relaxed interview!

Now all I have to do is pack my stuff and wait for the POE on December 14th!! :dance:

Thanks everybody for all these months of mutual support :)

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! :dance::dance::dance::D:D:D

I just got our interview date today, I pray We celebrate our approval in January as well :energy:

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Congrats on the medical! What a shame for the harassment. Their website clearly says "Appointment letter from the Embassy OR Instruction letter from the National Visa Center (NVC)". Don't you just love people trying to make your life more complicated than it really is. :wacko:

I agree with Todd with this, that there is OR but even me the guy in the window was asking for the appointment letter AND NVC Letter.What I only got is one xerox copy of NVC letter that's why i rush out and have it photocopied. I wasn't ready coz what's on the website was OR but I was thankful that i did bring the NVC Letter. St Lukes must change it into AND not just put OR on it.

Our K1 Journey

April 5 2012 : Sent I-129F

April 9 2012 : NOA1

October 15 2012 : NOA2 (189 days)

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I agree with Todd with this, that there is OR but even me the guy in the window was asking for the appointment letter AND NVC Letter.What I only got is one xerox copy of NVC letter that's why i rush out and have it photocopied. I wasn't ready coz what's on the website was OR but I was thankful that i did bring the NVC Letter. St Lukes must change it into AND not just put OR on it.

It is not up to St Lukes to change the wording or the policy. The policy is set by USEM and they shall abide by what the embassy contracts them to do. I even called the embassy and they are very clear that only the appointment letter is required at St lukes.

K1 Visa Timeline:

03/21/2012 Met in person

03/23/2012 Engaged

04/09/2012 I-129F mailed

04/13/2012 I-129F Received at TSC, forwarded to VSC

04/13/2012 NOA1 Date

04/13/2012 Check Cashed

04/19/2012 Received NOA1 letter

10/18/2012 NOA2-No RFE

10/23/2012 Received MNL case number from NVC

10/24/2012 Paid visa fee and scheduled interview

11/08/2012 Medical Completed

11/09/2012 CFO seminar and interview completed

11/19/2012 Interview USEM- VISA APPROVED

11/26/2012 Passport (and visa) in transit from post

11/27/2012 Visa Packet delivered/Air booked-business class all the way!!

12/05/2012 flew to Manila-CFO sticker-USA Bound

12/06/2012 Arrived USA-POE Washington DC!!!!!!!!!

12/12/2012 Wedding

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