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VirtualLee   12

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Woke up 3am, and offered a prayer, then recheck my documents. Me and my lil girl arrived at USEM @ 5:30am, weather not good to us but good thing I was able to brought along my lil girl's raincoat and an umbrella, its already 6am when the line started to move. Wednesday seems packed of Immigrant Applicants. Frisking and Bag Scanning..Oooops :blink: lil girl got some Gummy bears in her bag, but good thing fellow Ilonggo guards on duty secretly told me not to show the food inside, and just feed lil girl secretly :lol: they can't do anything cuz it's in my daughter's bag and not in my bag. next step, passport and appointment letter was checked, had our queue number 6124... and the long wait starts again.

Finger scanning done by 8:25am.

Pre-screening of document done by 10am. me and my daughter went to Window 57, a filipino guy. I greeting him a Good Morning with a BIG SMILE on my face, and he also greeted my lil girl so lil girl just say HI. after that, I was asked my complete name, birthday, age and the name of the petitioner. then he asked my lil girl name, age and birthday. I was waiting for him to ask me few more questions but he didn't only asked for my NBI and CEMAR then he begin chit chat a not related petition questions, for he saw the medical certificate of my daughter and he began to share his own experience for he himself also got a daughter who got a mild Cerebral Palsy and also undergoing therapy. he praised me the way I raised my lil girl.. so chit chat lasted around 10min. he didn't even ask how did I met my hubby. he didn't even asked when did I got married or any question related to the petitioner. he only checked my pictures and return it to me then told me that consul will also check those photo's. so the Pre-interview done and said Good Luck to me and he said bye to my lil girl and lil girl threw him a goodbye kiss :P

Waited for an hour for Final Interview.

While waiting, Me secretly munching lil girl's gummy bears :P cuz momma likes gummies too.. hehehhe. anyways, Final Interview with a Young American Lady, I greeted her Good Morning, and she greeted me with a smile. and she also greeted my lil girl and asked her what's her name, age and birthday. and lil girl answered quickly :D loud and clear :P so the consul finds my lil girl cute. then consul started to ask questions, asked for my complete name, age and birthday. then she asked me if I have been married before, and I said never. then she asked where is the bio-father of my daughter and told her that he doesn't exist, then she laughs :lol: and asked if my hubby got married before and I answered NO :no: , after that she asked for pictures, checked the civil wedding photos and she laughs when she saw the title "BORACAY INVASION" :lol: then she asked my daughter "who is this with you in the picture?" then lil girl answered "That's my DADI :D " after that, type...type...type.. and said "MA'AM THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME, YOUR VISA HAS BEEN APPROVED :thumbs: , PLEASE WAIT FOR AWHILE AND WAIT FOR YOUR NAME TO BE CALLED AT THE RELEASING WINDOW" and I was like :dance: :dance: :wow: :wow: and asked her "REALLY?" and she said "YES!" then I said “THANK YOU SO MUCH” and left the window with a BIG :D on my face.

After 20 mins. Name called at the releasing ,window 71. Then he checked documents, checked his computer and said “MA’AM everything looks great you can now go home.”

And guess what? We really did go home.. and forgot to drop by Window 69 for the shipping form. I just realized I forgot something when I was checking my bag and saw the forms are still with me, so we made a quick lunch and head back to USEM.. hehehh.. blooper of the day, as what the guards joking on me, hehehe. Too much excitement cause forgetfulness.. heheheh. So after dropping our forms we went back to hotel and took our long nap.. Zzzzzzzz!

Our Time Line
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CR-1/CR-2
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USCIS Stage: (13 DAYS)
Apr 15, 2012 - Filed I-130 ($420 x2)
Apr 19, 2012 - NOA-1
May 2, 2012 - NOA-2

NVC STAGE: (56 DAYS)
05/21/12 - Case finally entered into NVC system
05/25/12 - Received case #, IIN, and BIN, gave e-mail addresses, sent optin e-mail
05/25/12 - Received info package and AOS bill e-mails from NVC
05/25/12 - AOS bill invoiced & paid ($88)
05/29/12 - AOS bill appears as PAID
06/01/12 - IV Bill Invoiced & PAID ($230 x2)
06/04/12 - IV Bill Shows PAID
06/15/12 - AOS & IV Packages sent
07/02/12 - RFE email received
07/06/12 - Sent NSO copy of MC and BC
07/16/12 - Case Complete (2nd Wedding Anniversary)
08/01/12 - Interview Date Assigned -->>>>(Sept.5, 2012@ 6:15am)


Medical/CFO / Consulate / POE:
08/29/2012-------- Medical Exam: PASSED
08/30/2012 ---------Advance CFO @SMEF-COW
09/05/2012-------- Interview: VISA APPROVED!!!!
09/11/2012 ------- VISA RECEIVED!
10/02/2012 -------- POE = Honolulu, Hawaii
Welcome to Hawaii

10/18/2012 - received 10yr. GC & SSN#

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Darnell Grand Master

Darnell   8,478

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you are so lucky the guards let you back inside, perhaps you bribed with with gummy bears?

Congratulations!! Now more fun with 2Go, yah?

Yay !

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

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VirtualLee   12

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:dance: :dance: Congrats!

Post that in your timeline for review of the embassy, then it stays where others can easily find it later.

Thanks for reminding.. Consider it DONE :star:

Our Time Line
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CR-1/CR-2
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USCIS Stage: (13 DAYS)
Apr 15, 2012 - Filed I-130 ($420 x2)
Apr 19, 2012 - NOA-1
May 2, 2012 - NOA-2

NVC STAGE: (56 DAYS)
05/21/12 - Case finally entered into NVC system
05/25/12 - Received case #, IIN, and BIN, gave e-mail addresses, sent optin e-mail
05/25/12 - Received info package and AOS bill e-mails from NVC
05/25/12 - AOS bill invoiced & paid ($88)
05/29/12 - AOS bill appears as PAID
06/01/12 - IV Bill Invoiced & PAID ($230 x2)
06/04/12 - IV Bill Shows PAID
06/15/12 - AOS & IV Packages sent
07/02/12 - RFE email received
07/06/12 - Sent NSO copy of MC and BC
07/16/12 - Case Complete (2nd Wedding Anniversary)
08/01/12 - Interview Date Assigned -->>>>(Sept.5, 2012@ 6:15am)


Medical/CFO / Consulate / POE:
08/29/2012-------- Medical Exam: PASSED
08/30/2012 ---------Advance CFO @SMEF-COW
09/05/2012-------- Interview: VISA APPROVED!!!!
09/11/2012 ------- VISA RECEIVED!
10/02/2012 -------- POE = Honolulu, Hawaii
Welcome to Hawaii

10/18/2012 - received 10yr. GC & SSN#

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VirtualLee   12

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you are so lucky the guards let you back inside, perhaps you bribed with with gummy bears?

Congratulations!! Now more fun with 2Go, yah?

Yay !

Hahaha, It was my lil girl giving a tiger look at the guard who is checking her bag..

and just told the guard that daughter got a feeding problem cuz of her condition.

and yeps.. 2go moment it is.. as long as not more than 2weeks of waiting.

gotta fly soon. :dance: :dance:

Our Time Line
---------------------------
CR-1/CR-2
---------------------------

USCIS Stage: (13 DAYS)
Apr 15, 2012 - Filed I-130 ($420 x2)
Apr 19, 2012 - NOA-1
May 2, 2012 - NOA-2

NVC STAGE: (56 DAYS)
05/21/12 - Case finally entered into NVC system
05/25/12 - Received case #, IIN, and BIN, gave e-mail addresses, sent optin e-mail
05/25/12 - Received info package and AOS bill e-mails from NVC
05/25/12 - AOS bill invoiced & paid ($88)
05/29/12 - AOS bill appears as PAID
06/01/12 - IV Bill Invoiced & PAID ($230 x2)
06/04/12 - IV Bill Shows PAID
06/15/12 - AOS & IV Packages sent
07/02/12 - RFE email received
07/06/12 - Sent NSO copy of MC and BC
07/16/12 - Case Complete (2nd Wedding Anniversary)
08/01/12 - Interview Date Assigned -->>>>(Sept.5, 2012@ 6:15am)


Medical/CFO / Consulate / POE:
08/29/2012-------- Medical Exam: PASSED
08/30/2012 ---------Advance CFO @SMEF-COW
09/05/2012-------- Interview: VISA APPROVED!!!!
09/11/2012 ------- VISA RECEIVED!
10/02/2012 -------- POE = Honolulu, Hawaii
Welcome to Hawaii

10/18/2012 - received 10yr. GC & SSN#

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Darnell Grand Master

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eeeeeeek ... please to share your packing experiences, soonish and later ?

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

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VirtualLee   12

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Congrats to you, gummy bears are such a lucky charm lol :thumbs:

Thanks. seems 150grams of gummy bears do the works.. hehehehhe!

Our Time Line
---------------------------
CR-1/CR-2
---------------------------

USCIS Stage: (13 DAYS)
Apr 15, 2012 - Filed I-130 ($420 x2)
Apr 19, 2012 - NOA-1
May 2, 2012 - NOA-2

NVC STAGE: (56 DAYS)
05/21/12 - Case finally entered into NVC system
05/25/12 - Received case #, IIN, and BIN, gave e-mail addresses, sent optin e-mail
05/25/12 - Received info package and AOS bill e-mails from NVC
05/25/12 - AOS bill invoiced & paid ($88)
05/29/12 - AOS bill appears as PAID
06/01/12 - IV Bill Invoiced & PAID ($230 x2)
06/04/12 - IV Bill Shows PAID
06/15/12 - AOS & IV Packages sent
07/02/12 - RFE email received
07/06/12 - Sent NSO copy of MC and BC
07/16/12 - Case Complete (2nd Wedding Anniversary)
08/01/12 - Interview Date Assigned -->>>>(Sept.5, 2012@ 6:15am)


Medical/CFO / Consulate / POE:
08/29/2012-------- Medical Exam: PASSED
08/30/2012 ---------Advance CFO @SMEF-COW
09/05/2012-------- Interview: VISA APPROVED!!!!
09/11/2012 ------- VISA RECEIVED!
10/02/2012 -------- POE = Honolulu, Hawaii
Welcome to Hawaii

10/18/2012 - received 10yr. GC & SSN#

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VirtualLee   12

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Congrats, I'm happy for you!

...so you knew this question was coming, did they ask about your Affidavit of Explanation for the birth certificate? ;)

Nope, not a chance cuz they only asked for my CEMAR and NBI w/AKA.

:thumbs:

Our Time Line
---------------------------
CR-1/CR-2
---------------------------

USCIS Stage: (13 DAYS)
Apr 15, 2012 - Filed I-130 ($420 x2)
Apr 19, 2012 - NOA-1
May 2, 2012 - NOA-2

NVC STAGE: (56 DAYS)
05/21/12 - Case finally entered into NVC system
05/25/12 - Received case #, IIN, and BIN, gave e-mail addresses, sent optin e-mail
05/25/12 - Received info package and AOS bill e-mails from NVC
05/25/12 - AOS bill invoiced & paid ($88)
05/29/12 - AOS bill appears as PAID
06/01/12 - IV Bill Invoiced & PAID ($230 x2)
06/04/12 - IV Bill Shows PAID
06/15/12 - AOS & IV Packages sent
07/02/12 - RFE email received
07/06/12 - Sent NSO copy of MC and BC
07/16/12 - Case Complete (2nd Wedding Anniversary)
08/01/12 - Interview Date Assigned -->>>>(Sept.5, 2012@ 6:15am)


Medical/CFO / Consulate / POE:
08/29/2012-------- Medical Exam: PASSED
08/30/2012 ---------Advance CFO @SMEF-COW
09/05/2012-------- Interview: VISA APPROVED!!!!
09/11/2012 ------- VISA RECEIVED!
10/02/2012 -------- POE = Honolulu, Hawaii
Welcome to Hawaii

10/18/2012 - received 10yr. GC & SSN#

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Nice to hear! With RA 10172 we're breathing a little easier over here, but I'm certainly going to get all that stuff in the system at least so if there are questions asked. :)

Congrats again, and good luck in your trip!

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Awesome, great experience and Cograt's to the three of you.

27 January 2012: Mailed I-129F

03 February 2012: NOA1( e-mail & Text)

03 February 2012: Check Cashed

NO RFE'S

22 June 2012 : NOA2 (e-mail & Text)

16 July 2012: Manila Case Number(by phone)

17 July 2012: Interview paid at BPI

19 July 2012: Set interview for Mid-Aug

23-24 July 2012: Medical St. Lukes(passed)

24 July 2012: CFO Seminar(had to go next morning for landline #)- PASSED

02 Aug 2012: Received e-mail from USEM our case is there.

15 Aug 2012: Interview at USEM - APPROVED

13 SEP 2012: POE Minneapolis, MN

27 OCT 2012: Married

19 NOV 2012: AOS package sent

05 DEC 2012: NOA's I-765, I-131, I-485

14 DEC 2012: Biometrics appointment finished(Walk-in..Was scheduled Jan 04 2013)

02 FEB 2013: I-131 and I-765 Approved

07 FEB 2013: USPS Picked up the combo-card

11 FEB 2013: Received Combo-card

21 FEB 2013: Transit Visa picked up in Chicago for Japan

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