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Long story short...my girlfriend came to America for her third trip and we got married. It was not intended or planned, lol. Her VWP or ESTA ran out yesterday, :o It appears the next step is sending the i-130 and i-485 along with supporting docs for both and a couple checks to the Chicago Lockbox. Any comments are welcome and appreciated :)

Distance never separates two hearts that really care, for our memories span the miles and in seconds we are there. But whenever I start feeling sad, because I miss you, I remind myself how lucky I am to have someone so special to miss.

ValerieA Experienced

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Long story short...my girlfriend came to America for her third trip and we got married. It was not intended or planned, lol. Her VWP or ESTA ran out yesterday, :o It appears the next step is sending the i-130 and i-485 along with supporting docs for both and a couple checks to the Chicago Lockbox. Any comments are welcome and appreciated :)

Congratulations! Use the guide up at the top, read everything carefully, and you should be good to go! Good luck on your journey!

Post on Adjudicators's Field Manual re: AOS and Intent: My link
Wedding Date: 06/14/2009
POE at Pearson Airport - for a visit, did not intend to stay - 10/09/2009
Found VisaJourney and created an account - 10/19/2009

I-130 (approved as part of the CR-1 process):
Sent 10/01/2009
NOA1 10/07/2009
NOA2 02/10/2010

AOS:
NOA 05/14/2010
Interview - approved! 07/29/10 need to send in completed I-693 (doctor missed answering a couple of questions) - sent back same day
Green card received 08/20/10

ROC:
Sent 06/01/2012
Approved 02/27/2013

Green card received 05/08/2013

Nich-Nick Grand Master

Nich-Nick   3,354

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My comment is you have rockin' photo. :wow:

England.gifENGLAND ---

K-1 Timeline 4 months, 19 days 03-10-08 VSC to 7-29-08 Interview London

10-05-08 Married

AOS Timeline 5 months, 14 days 10-9-08 to 3-23-09 No interview

Removing Conditions Timeline 5 months, 20 days12-27-10 to 06-10-11 No interview

Citizenship Timeline 3 months, 26 days 12-31-11 Dallas to 4-26-12 Interview Houston

05-16-12 Oath ceremony

The journey from Fiancé to US citizenship:

4 years, 2 months, 6 days

243 pages of forms/documents submitted

No RFEs

Jen&Allen Rookie

Jen&Allen   0

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Congratulations! Use the guide up at the top, read everything carefully, and you should be good to go! Good luck on your journey!

Thank you! Any hints on evidence?

My comment is you have rockin' photo. :wow:

Lol! Thank you!

Distance never separates two hearts that really care, for our memories span the miles and in seconds we are there. But whenever I start feeling sad, because I miss you, I remind myself how lucky I am to have someone so special to miss.

ValerieA Experienced

ValerieA   350

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There's a list in the guide, but I think we pretty much agree here that proof of commingling of finances is key - basically, a joint bank account that is being used. Throw in a copy of joint insurance, pictures, anything that shows you reside at the same address, airplane boarding passes that show you took a trip together, etc. etc. You don't have to provide a lot up front, but you take more to the interview with you.

Most of all, although we were all told this when we started the process and not one of us believed it, it really isn't that bad. Try not to stress too much. It just takes time and patience. And, when filling out the forms, a bit of attention to detail. Once you have your interview and get approved, you will wonder what all the fuss was about. laughing.gif

Post on Adjudicators's Field Manual re: AOS and Intent: My link
Wedding Date: 06/14/2009
POE at Pearson Airport - for a visit, did not intend to stay - 10/09/2009
Found VisaJourney and created an account - 10/19/2009

I-130 (approved as part of the CR-1 process):
Sent 10/01/2009
NOA1 10/07/2009
NOA2 02/10/2010

AOS:
NOA 05/14/2010
Interview - approved! 07/29/10 need to send in completed I-693 (doctor missed answering a couple of questions) - sent back same day
Green card received 08/20/10

ROC:
Sent 06/01/2012
Approved 02/27/2013

Green card received 05/08/2013

Jen&Allen Rookie

Jen&Allen   0

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There's a list in the guide, but I think we pretty much agree here that proof of commingling of finances is key - basically, a joint bank account that is being used. Throw in a copy of joint insurance, pictures, anything that shows you reside at the same address, airplane boarding passes that show you took a trip together, etc. etc. You don't have to provide a lot up front, but you take more to the interview with you.

Most of all, although we were all told this when we started the process and not one of us believed it, it really isn't that bad. Try not to stress too much. It just takes time and patience. And, when filling out the forms, a bit of attention to detail. Once you have your interview and get approved, you will wonder what all the fuss was about. laughing.gif

Alright thank you very much. I think we will be starting the forms this weekend. If she has no SS#, how can we get a joint bank account? Lol I am guessing this is a dumb question :o

Distance never separates two hearts that really care, for our memories span the miles and in seconds we are there. But whenever I start feeling sad, because I miss you, I remind myself how lucky I am to have someone so special to miss.

Nich-Nick Grand Master

Nich-Nick   3,354

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Alright thank you very much. I think we will be starting the forms this weekend. If she has no SS#, how can we get a joint bank account? Lol I am guessing this is a dumb question :o

Try different banks or credit unions. Some banks say yes, some say no. Try adding her to your current account.

England.gifENGLAND ---

K-1 Timeline 4 months, 19 days 03-10-08 VSC to 7-29-08 Interview London

10-05-08 Married

AOS Timeline 5 months, 14 days 10-9-08 to 3-23-09 No interview

Removing Conditions Timeline 5 months, 20 days12-27-10 to 06-10-11 No interview

Citizenship Timeline 3 months, 26 days 12-31-11 Dallas to 4-26-12 Interview Houston

05-16-12 Oath ceremony

The journey from Fiancé to US citizenship:

4 years, 2 months, 6 days

243 pages of forms/documents submitted

No RFEs

Jen&Allen Rookie

Jen&Allen   0

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Try different banks or credit unions. Some banks say yes, some say no. Try adding her to your current account.

A phone call never hurts right :) Well I am sure I will have plenty of questions and VJ will have the answers.

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Distance never separates two hearts that really care, for our memories span the miles and in seconds we are there. But whenever I start feeling sad, because I miss you, I remind myself how lucky I am to have someone so special to miss.

Mariana2012 Collaborator

Mariana2012   89

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Bank of America allows joined accounts for USC and no SSN alien.

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Adjusting from B1/B2

Exactly 3 months from the day we got married till the day I had both SSN and GREENCARD in hand !

Day 1 01/22/2013 AOS package sent

Day 8 01/28/2013 NOA 1 received

Day 15 02/04/2013Biometrics appt letter for 2/25/2013

Day 16 02/05/2013 Succesful walk in biometrics 20 days early

Day 25 02/14/2013 USCIS status changed to Testing and Interview ready for interview scheduling

Day 31 02/20/2013 Email notification that my interview is scheduled for March 21st

Day 57 03/19/2013 EAD/AP card ordered

Day 59 03/21/2013 Interview at 10.30 am Seattle Approved

Day 67 03/29/ 2013 Greencard Arrived . Applied for SSN

Day 68 03/30/2013 EAD arrived

Day 74 04/03/2013 SSN card arrived

Eligible for ROC December 21st 2014

Jen&Allen Rookie

Jen&Allen   0

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Yay, another Scot living in Wisconsin, welcome :)

Before I had my social security number I was allowed to be added to my husbands accounts as a 'user' and now I have my ss number I have been updated to a joint account holder.

Good luck to you both.

Thank you! My wife (the Scot) and I (the cheesehead) are pleased to meet you!

Bank of America allows joined accounts for USC and no SSN alien.

Thank you for the heads up! :)

Distance never separates two hearts that really care, for our memories span the miles and in seconds we are there. But whenever I start feeling sad, because I miss you, I remind myself how lucky I am to have someone so special to miss.

Xanax Proficient

Xanax   349

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Good luck. Hope you have a smooth and speedy process.

We became a couple : 2011-05-29
I visited him : 2011-10-28 - 2011-11-17
He visited me (and my crazy family) : 2012-02-05 - 2012-02-17
I-129F Sent : 2012-02-05
I-129F NOA1 : 2012-02-14
I entered on VWP to stay 3 months: 2012-04-11 - 2012-07-03
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Went to get my medical done for interview in Australia (much cheaper in the US and I was already here):2012-05-20
Medical issue diagnosed
K-1 petition cancellation request sent to CSC : 2012-06-01
Married: 2012-06-21
Filed for AOS : 2012-08-08
NOA1 : 2012-08-10
Biometrics : 2012-09-14
EAD approved : 2012-10-16
Applied for SSN : 2012-11-01
Received SSN : 2012-11-13
Received interview notice :2012-12-27
Interview- APPROVED :2013-01-28
Green card received :2013-02-04
Baby girl born :2013-03-09

Filed for ROC :2014-12-05
NOA :2014-12-11
Biometrics : 2015-01-15

ROC Approval : 2015-05-14

Jen&Allen Rookie

Jen&Allen   0

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Good luck. Hope you have a smooth and speedy process.

Thank you very much! I am sure we will have plenty of questions along the way :)

Distance never separates two hearts that really care, for our memories span the miles and in seconds we are there. But whenever I start feeling sad, because I miss you, I remind myself how lucky I am to have someone so special to miss.

 
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