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IanChap Apprentice

IanChap   5

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Hey guys,

long term lurker, first time posting. First applied to adjust my status in October, my Biometrics appointment came up a couple of days after Sandy hit New York City, and was postponed a further month. Well, finally the big day has come. I am married to an American citizen. I am so nervous! I have prepared everything that I could, 134 photographs of us together through our 8 year relationship. Various other proofs, my Lawyer seems to think I am golden, but there are a few little issues, but I think I have got it under control. Today is my birthday too, so would be a very nice birthday present. If I am granted the Green card though, it will only be a provisional 2yr one, as my marriage is 1 month shy of 2yrs. Will this make a difference in the interview? I read somewhere that it might not be as intense, as I will have to go through another interview in 2 years. Anyways, wish me luck everyone, 24hrs time I will be in front of my IO. I'll update tomorrow. Have a wonderful day everyone,

Ian

PS I am going to the New York City office.

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bigdog   376

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Take all your paperwork and extra stuff if you have it, good luck.

In Arizona its hot hot hot.

http://www.uscis.gov/dateCalculator.html

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Pitaya Grand Master

Pitaya   2,577

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Take all your paperwork and extra stuff if you have it, good luck.

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Completed: K1/K2 (271 days) - AOS/EAD/AP (134 days) - ROC (279 days)

"Si vis amari, ama" - Seneca

 

 

 

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Mike & Kelly Apprentice

Mike & Kelly   1

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I agree... Take Everything you can think of to strengthen your case. From what I've seen on here, sometimes they don't even ask for most of it. But better safe than sorry.... GOOD LUCK TOMORROW!!!!!

Edited by Mike & Kelly

Day 000: 12/17/12 - I-130, I-485, I-765, & I-131 Received by USCIS.
Day 001: 12/18/12 - NOA's received via text/email.
Day 002: 12/19/12 - Checks cashed.
Day 007: 12/24/12 - Biometrics appointment received.
Day 022: 01/08/13 - Biometrics appointment.
Day 024: 01/10/13 - RFE received (I-864).
Day 035: 01/21/13 - RFE sent to USCIS.
Day 039: 01/25/13 - RFE received by USCIS.
Day 043: 01/29/13 - Interview ready for scheduling.
Day 056: 02/11/13 - EAD & AP approved.
Day 064: 02/19/13 - EAD/AP combo card received!
Day 070: 02/25/13 - Interview scheduled for 3/27/13 (email notification)
Day 100: 03/27/13 - Interview. Told I would hear from them in 30 days or less.
Day 192: 06/27/13 - Letter in the mail requesting ANOTHER copy of my marriage certificate and evidence of bona fidelity marriage.
Day 225: 08/07/13 - AOS APPROVED!!!

Day 227: 08/09/13 - AOS card ordered for production.

Day 235: 08/17/13 - Card received in the mail.

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agrabs Rising Star

agrabs   241

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good luck tomorrow! :thumbs:

K1 Visa                                                                 Adjustment of Status                                                             ROC

Service Center : California Service Center                        CIS Office : Kansas City MO Service Center                           California Service Center

Consulate : Bucharest, Romania

I-129F Sent : 2011-11-18                                 Date Filed : 2012-09-04 Date                            Filed: 2015-05-26

I-129F NOA1 : 2011-11-23                                      NOA Date : 2012-09-06                                                             NOA1 Date: 2015-05-28

I-129F RFE(s) : none                                              RFE(s) : NONE                                              RFE(s): NONE

I-129F NOA2 : 2012-04-12                                                 Bio. Appt. : 2012-10-03                                                              BIO. Appt.: 2015-09-15

NVC Received : 2012-04-26

NVC Left : 2012-05-10                                           EAD/AP Approved : 2012-11-08                             ROC APPROVED:2015-10-26      

Consulate Received : 2012-05-14                               EAD/AP Card Received : 2012-11-17                         Green card Received: 2015-11-04    

Packet 3 Received : 2012-05-17                                          Green card Approved : 2013-07-08                        NO INTERVIEW

Packet 3 Sent : 2012-05-20                                                    NO INTERVIEW

Interview Date : 2012-06-26                                                 Green Card Received : 2013-07-15

Interview Result : Approved                                                 

Visa Received : 2012-06-26                                                   

US Entry : 2012-07-05

Marriage : 2012-08-24

 

N-400 Naturalization:

04/25/2016 N-400 sent to USCIS AZ courier address thru FedEx

05/04/2106 NOA I-797 Receipt Notice Date
05/27/2016 Fingerprints Bio-metrics appointment date
06/08/2016 E-notification of interview scheduling
06/13/2016 Received official letter regarding interview
07/18/2016 Date of Interview
08/11/2016 Date Oath Ceremony
Field Office: Kansas City, MO

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IanChap Apprentice

IanChap   5

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Hey guys,

Here is my report in full:

Background story:

Came over on the VWP for 85 days in 2006. Fell in love with my girlfriend, and she asked me to stay. At that time, she had no passports and could not leave the country. She only had her GC. We got married in April 2011. So, I overstayed my VWP for 5 years, my biggest concern however was that I had a DUI in 2000 in Baltimore, while I was in college. Before anyone flames me for trying to cheat the system or whatever, I had no intention of going down this path when I came over in 2006. So, I was a VWP overstay with a DUI conviction.I hired a very good Lawyer to assist me in my case. I'm writing this in the hope that others in a similar situation can take heart.

Interview:

Arrived 30 min early at the Long Island City office in NYC. My lawyer was already there and we went up to the waiting room. I was a bundle of nerves. We waited for 20min before my name was called. The IO was a small lady of Asian descent. Very professional and not at all threatening. She asked to see originals of documents submitted. While she was looking at her paperwork, she started asked me all the question. Where did we meet? How many times have I visited the US. Have I met my wife's parents? Then she suddenly turned to my wife and asked about my siblings and parents and the longer version of how we met, as my wife was explaining this, she asked to see proof of marriage. I had joint bank statements and credit card, and our last 3 leases for the 5 years I have lived here ( miracle I could find them ). She noticed how nervous I was and jokingly asked the lawyer what horrible stories he had told me. We all laughed. Then came i-485 question time. No to everything, except for being arrested. When she asked me and I said yes, she nodded, as if she was expecting me to say no. I explained what happened to me and showed the original court disposition. Then it was photo time! 134 photos, she looked through them all, made some jokes about some as we explained each pic. Then the wedding pics, she asked if I could select 2 for her to keep.

Then she showed me and my lawyer this form and said that she could not decide at that moment, as the DUI case would have to be run by her supervisor. She said I would have an answer in 90 days. Not once did the overstay get mentioned, so if any others out there are worried about that, don't stress to much, however I did have proof that I intended to leave before the 90 days were up.

That was it! 20min tops! I got home and checked the USCIS website and APPROVED!!! Green card in production!!! I am so happy and relieved. I can start my life now. I haven't been home in 6 years, so August, here I come South Africa. Basically, very professional and courteous. I stressed over nothing, however that stress made me super prepared for any contingency.

Good luck to all you out there. Patience and being prepared is the key here, and I am sure many of you will not have some of the problems I did.

:)

Ian

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TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   45,273

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*** Thread moved from main AOS/Family-Based forum to the Case Progress subforum. ***

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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tashired   18

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Ur report made me tear up, not being home in 6 years :( Congratulations though you can move on with your life. Wishing you guys continued love and success in ur lives and marriage.

IR2/CR2 Journey

02/19/2015 Day00 - Mailed I-130 for my daughter

02/23/2015 Day04 - Received NOA1 texts and emails - Yay!

02/27/2015 Day08 - Received Hard Copy NOA1 in mail - Middle name left off <_<

07/10/2015 Day141- Received Text with Approval/Confirmed via website :)

07/20/2015 Day151- Case sent to NVC - Recd Text & Email

07/24/2015 Day155- NVC received case

08/12/2015 Day174- Case Number & IIN received over the phone.."Oh happy day!"

08/21/2015 Day183- Ds261 Completed Online

08/23/2015 Day185- Paid Aos Fee Online

08/28/2015 Day190- Reviewed Ds261 over the phone

09/19/2015 Day213- Sent Packages (Aos & IV)

09/21/2015 Day215- Scan Date Letter recd by email

10/04/2015 Day228- Paid IV Fee

10/07/2015 Day231- Completed Ds260 - Now the wait :sleepy:

10/19/2015 Day243- Case Complete - Totally unexpected/Ds260 Completed only 2 wks ago - :dancing: To God be the glory!

12/31/2015 Day316- Interview Scheduled/P4 Email Rec'd

02/09/2016 Day354- Medical

02/24/2016 Day369- Interview Appointment - Praise God!

03/01/2016 Day375- Dhl delivers passport - 6 Days after Interview

03/03/2016 Day377-My Baby arrived - Poe Ft Lauderdale/Hollywood Intl - God is Good!

I751-Removal of Conditions Journey

05/26/2015 Day00 - Mailed I751 - Finally! - Now the wait ^_^

05/28/2015 Day02 - Receipt Notice I-751

08/21/2015 Day87 - Walk-in Biometrics successful :)

08/27/2015 Day93 - Biometrics Appointment

10/27/2015 Day154 - Website said card production - love it!

11/05/2015 Day163 - Gc in Hand - To God Be The Glory

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Storm24   2

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I agree... Take Everything you can think of to strengthen your case. From what I've seen on here, sometimes they don't even ask for most of it. But better safe than sorry.... GOOD LUCK TOMORROW!!!!!

I see some one else is from the Bahamas adjusting....good luck. ,y interview is April 2nd

AOS

Day 00: Nov/20/12: AOS Package sent(all Forms)

Nov/23/12: at 9:27 A.M.Package signed and recieved

Nov/29/12: Check cashed

Dec/03/12: Recieved Receipts and Biometrics appointment

Dec/20/12: Biometrics appointment

Jan/2/13. : received email an text. Ready for Testing and interview

Jan/23/13: text and email that EAD and AP approved!!!! Yes!!!!!!!

Day 70: Jan/29/13: Card/Document Production

Day 73: Feb/01/13: Recieved EAD card.

Day 101: recieved text/email that AOS interview is April 2nd.

Day--- : AOS approved for green card. Got stamp in passport.

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X Factor Grand Master

X Factor   1,112

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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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X Factor Grand Master

X Factor   1,112

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Received i-797 today, Welcome to America.

:thumbs:

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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