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KS_Jayhawk   5

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Canada
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Hey folks,

I joined this site a few months ago and, even though I've had plenty of off time since then, I haven't bothered to really create a timeline sadly. I crossed the border into the US from Canada on July 21, 2012, married the love of my life on August 11, 2012, and filed my AOS and EAD quickly thereafter. Got notice earlier this week that my EAD was approved and received a text today that my USPS picked up my EAD card and should have it within a week. I feel very lucky that everything has gone with through very little friction, but also my love and I worked our butts off to make sure no corners were cut and we had more info than required.

Aaaaaanyway, this site has saved my sanity on more than a few occasions. It's priceless to know there are other people out there going through the same hardships and to know there are many more who made it through with their relationships solid as a rock at the end.

My name is Al and my wife Amanda and I are so happy to begin our lives together here in the Wichita, KS area. Kinda feels like after having my life on pause for the past couple of years I finally replaced the batteries and hit the play button just when the second act was starting to pick up.

So, yeah, "hello" and thanks to this website and everyone who supports it for keeping me sane!

Al

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TBoneTX   45,853

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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Welcome, Al, and thanks for your explanatory message, which is positive and refreshingly literate. Glad that things have been smooth for you thus far, and good that you've left nothing to chance. You can be a role model along these lines by telling new folks what you did and why. Be sure to contribute in the upper fora, ask questions that you may have as you proceed, and let the Canada regional forum know that you're here.

Again, welcome, si man! :thumbs:

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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FlipgalRN   19

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
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Welcome to VJ! kicking.gif

Our Naturalization Journey (Detailed timeline in About Me section)

01/14/2013 Mailed N-400 to Phoenix, AZ Lockbox
01/18/2013 N-400 fees check cashed
01/18/2013 NOA Received (Biometrics appointment)
02/04/2013 Early Biometrics (Original date 02/14/2013)
02/07/2013 Status changed to in line for interview
02/13/2013 Received 2nd NOA (Interview scheduled)
02/15/2013 Received yellow letter from USCIS to bring DL
03/18/2013 N-400 Interview
03/20/2013 Status changed to in que for Oath ceremony
03/29/2013 Status changed to Oath ceremony scheduled and letter sent
04/01/2013 Received Oath Letter
04/09/2013 Oath Ceremony (N-400 completed in 2 months 3 weeks and 5 days)

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