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Dr. A ♥ O   203

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Nine years ago today I met my husband on St. Patrick's Day. I guess we could say it was our lucky day!

I had time before my friends could meet to go out for St. Patrick's Day so I went online into a yahoo movie chat room. That's where we talked for the first time and saw each other on webcam. I was wearing green lipstick and green clothes. He was wearing a white button up shirt and I remember the day was so bright there while it was night time where I was.

It just started out as casual acquaintances with a mutual interest in films, and then we became friends for a couple of years before it grew into something more. I never imagined in my wildest dreams that I'd be married to an Arab Muslim from Egypt that I met over the internet but here we are nine years later and still going.

This is a really special anniversary for us because it was the start of it all. He brought it up to me so we recently looked back at our old photo albums together and said we look so young to ourselves now. My God we were both just 25 years old when we first met! Both so young, healthy, attractive and full of potential. You don't realize what you have until later. Hindsight is 20/20.

Then we talked about what happened each year that passed since we first met and recalled all the things we went through to be together. We realized we're finally coming up on having more years being physically together than when we were apart. Some of those years apart were so dark and difficult, but now life is a lot sweeter the three years after he's been in the States with me and it feels like it's only going to get better from here. I know some of our best years together are yet to come!

Think about that when you feel down about everything. Some of the happiest years of your life together hasn't happened yet, but it will. It's waiting for you both and there is so much more to look forward to.

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This was one of the most awesome posts I have seen on this forum, thank you so much for sharing!!!

It is a very beautiful and inspiring story we cannot wait to live out ourselves... to finally be together longer physically than apart.

Congratulations, may you have many more happy years to come!!!! :star:

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Happytobe   164

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Your post made me smile! Very inspiring. Thank you for sharing!

01/28/2013 I-130 package sent

01/31/2013 Notice of Action Date After POE
02/01/2013 Received e-mail and text notification of acceptance 11/26/2013 Applied for SS#
02/04/2013 Received hard copy NOA1 (case not found in on-line system) 12/02/2013 ELIS site still states "accepted"
03/12/2013 Transferred to the local office 12/27/2013 received green card
04/10/2013 Case still not found in on-line system
04/15/2013 INFO-PASS appointment

05/01/2013 NOA2 sent petition approved

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05/09/2013 Case received by NVC

05/23/2013 Received case #'s from NVC

05/23/2013 DS-3032 sent from husband's e-mail

06/03/2013 First day I can not access payment portal

06/04/2013 AOS Fee invoiced and payment made

06/04/2013 DS-3032 resent with Supervisor Review

06/05/2013 DS-3032 acceptance e-mail

06/05/2013 AOS Fee shows "PAID"

06/06/2013 AOS package express mailed

06/07/2013 IV bill invoiced and payment made (still waiting on documents from Hubby)

06/08/2013 IV package express mailed

06/25/2013 IV reviewed - Checklist (2 errors, Birth document & date on DS-230)

06/26/2013 Requested supervisor review by e-mail & verbal request for birth document (fingers crossed)

06/27/2013 AOS accepted

06/28/2013 Checklist response sent for corrected DS-230 (I had my husband sign extra's just in-case)

08/02/2013 NVC requested a supervisor review on the checklist item over 20 business day window

08/05/2013 Case Complete!!! kicking.gif

08/27/2013 Interview Assigned

10/30/2013 Interview

11/04/2013 Pick up Passport

11/12/2013 POE @ JFK

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Your post is so sweet and inspires much in hope in those of us still going through this journey to be together. I really liked what you said about the best years haven't happened yet. My own journey is still in the early stages. You made me smile today and I wish you and your husband many many more years of love and happiness.

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This is a nice story. It makes me want to do something really nice for my wife as sometimes we forget how important our spousses are. tk you for sharing.

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Olivia, again you should be a writer!!! I am so happy you and your hubby are doing so well! Here is to the first 9 years together and the next 90 years to come!!!

"A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. " – Herm Albright

POE: JFK New York: 04/18/2010
Receive Green Card in mail: 06/03/2010
Received SSN: 06/17/2010
Received NEW SS CARD: 07/20/2010 (to match GC!)
Got JOB!!: 09/27/2010
Got a better JOB!!: 11/20/2010
ROC Mailed: 02/16/2012
Check cashed: 02/24/2012
NOA received dated for: 02/22/2012
Biometrics dated: 04/18/2012
RFE: 10/23/2012
RFE Response Confirmed: 11/16/2012
Interview at Orlando office: 02/13/2013

2nd RFE!!: 10/03/13

2nd RFE Response: 10/09/2013

Update Biometrics: 10/13/2013 NEVER GOT 10 yr card!

N-400 mailed: 01/21/2014

Biometrics (N-400): 02/21/2014

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Sarah Elle-Même   660

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Thank you Olivia this warmed my heart. I appreciate your insight (F)

Happy Anniversary to you and your hubby!

"If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello."

- Paulo Coelho

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Congratulations!!! Just so sweet :) Thank you it gives me so much hope! :)

"In everything you do, put God first, and He will direct you and crown your efforts with success." - Proverbs 3:6

Marriage 12-29-2011

I-130 Sent : 03-13-2013

I-130 NOA1 : 03-19-2013

I-130 RFE : N/A

I-130 RFE Sent : N/A

I-130 Approved : 06-03-2013

NVC Received : 06-07-2013

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill 08-07-2013

Pay I-864 Bill 08-07-2013

Receive I-864 Package : 08-07-2013

Return Completed DS-3032:08-08-2013

Return Completed I-864 : 08-22-2013

Receive IV Bill : 08-22-2013

Pay IV Bill : 08-22-2013

Receive Instruction Package 08-22-2013

Case Completed at NVC : 10-18-2013

Expedite Request: 11-12-2013

Expedite Approval: 11-18-2013

NVC Left: 11-19-2013

Consulate Received: 11-22-2013

Packet 4 Received: 11-26-2013 (By phone)

Interview Date: 12-01-2013

Interview Result :Approveeeed!!!

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This was one of the most awesome posts I have seen on this forum, thank you so much for sharing!!!

It is a very beautiful and inspiring story we cannot wait to live out ourselves... to finally be together longer physically than apart.

Congratulations, may you have many more happy years to come!!!! :star:

Your post made me smile! Very inspiring. Thank you for sharing!

Your post is so sweet and inspires much in hope in those of us still going through this journey to be together. I really liked what you said about the best years haven't happened yet. My own journey is still in the early stages. You made me smile today and I wish you and your husband many many more years of love and happiness.

(L) Beautiful!! Just Beautiful----------- (F)

I totally agree with them! So touching & inspirational. Totally made me feel warm & fuzzy & now it's time to say goodnight! :thumbs:

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Olivia, hello, how have you been? Seems you are wonderful! I seen your beautiful post and felt such happiness for you! I agree it is simply amazing to look back and see the accomplishments made over the years! Your story is an inspiration to not only me but all that are here and those that will come!

Amber

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Congratulations, Olivia ! Time flies when you're havin' fun :innocent:

Wishing you and your husband a happy anniversary and a long lifetime of happiness together. (L) (L) (L)

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I've always enjoyed reading your posts!! What a beautiful tribute Olivia. Wael and I will be coming upon our 9th year in June!!

Many wishes to you and Waleed for more wonderful and beautiful years!

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