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sara.evanger   0

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We have our interview soon!!! Getting nervous, any suggestions while we wait?? Has anyone else recently gone through the south african consulate? Any words of advise would be a HUGE help. I dont know what we would do if he doesn't get his visa. We have photo-copied everything and have lots of documentation. I dont know what else to do. Just wait I guess!

Thanks to everyones posts so far, they have been a huge help in preparing.

Cheers

01/18/05 Sara goes to South Africa on study abroad program

06/15/05 Sara and Charlie meet on Road trip in South Africa

07/10/05 We officially started dating

09/10/05 Sara returns to California

11/20/05 Charlie arrives in California on a student work visa

02/20/06 Charlie goes back to South Africa

06/18/06 Sara returned to South Africa

08/29/06 We got married!!!

09/15/06 We received our long form marriage certificate

09/16/06 We send in paperwork for police clearance

09/18/06 We file DCF in Cape Town Embassy

09/20/06 Sara returns to California

11/01/06 Our DCF petition (I-130) is approved

11/13/06 We receive our instructions online

11/14/06 We email the checklist back

11/15/06 We receive our appointment via email

11/22/06 Interview and visa granted!!!

11/27/06 Charlie leaves South Africa??

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sercontigo   1

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I don't have any experience with the South African consulate either. But best wishes to you.

La Verdadera y El Sincero - Siempre

2005 - 2006 Spent falling in love

22 May 2006 My journey to Nigeria

24 May 2006 David proposes to me

9 June 2006 Mailed I129F to TSC

30 June 2006 NOA-1

Case Transferred to CSC

27 July 2006 Touched

5 Sept 2006 Called USCIS for case / IMBRA status

14 Sept 2006 Touched

19 Sept 2006 Touched Again!

23 Sept 2006 Received IMBRA RFE by postal mail (postmarked 20 Sept 2006)

25 Sept 2006 Response to IMBRA RFE sent Priority Mail w/Delivery Confirmation

29 Sept 2006 Rec'd Email stating RFE received

1 Oct 2006 Touched - Same RFE rec'd message

17 Oct 2006 NOA-2 Rec'd via Email

23 Oct 2006 NOA-2 Rec'd via Postal Mail

9 Nov 2006 Email from NVC (response to my inquiry) w/NVC case# - file to Lagos 6 Nov

13 Nov 2006 Received NVC letter via Postal Mail

20 Nov 2006 Fiance went to Lagos Consulate- Interview Date Received

7 Feb 2007 Interview-VISA GRANTED!!! -

12 Feb 2007 Visa in Hand!!! ***Scheduled arrival 23 Feb 2007***

23 Feb 2007 Arrived JFK USA!!!

12 May 2007 Married

23 May 2007 Filed AOS

25 May 2007 Rec'd NOA1

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Nope, no expience with the SA consulate, but I have a good feeling that you will have something particularly special to be thankful for this Thanksgiving!

Good Luck!

Our journey started in 2001 and it's still not over. It's been a rollercoaster ride all the way! Let me off - I wanna be sick!

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As a member of the November brigade, i can safely say this: the odds are in your favour. I know we may not have accurate statistics to show here in the SS-African section but i daresay there have been little or no rejections thus far.....so you have enough to hold onto and be optimistic.

K1 Trip

6-23-2006: I-129 mailed

8-31-2006: K1 approved

11-15-2006: K1 Interview: done and visa approved

11-21-2006: K1 visa issued

11-27-2006: JFK as POE: Work authorized stamp on I-94

AOS Mission

12-16-2006: 1-485 + I-765 mailed

1-3-2007: NOA1 received: Notice date 12-28-2006

1-16-2007: Biometrics

1-17-2007: Case transferred to CSC

2-10-2007: I-693 RFE (whatever happened to the panel physician`s medical report?)

4-3-2007: Another I-693 RFE

5-8-2007: Resident Permit Card received Next Stop: February 6, 2009 (I-751)

Removal of Conditional Basis of Residency (Form I-751)

2-6-2009 Mailed Form 1-751:::VSC

2-14-2009 Received I-751 Receipt notice indicating one year extension of conditional residency status

3-6-2009 Biometrics:::::::::::::waiting for VSC

7-7-2009: E-mail notice received: Card production ordered

8-3-2009: 10year Green Card Received in the mail.

Naturalization Application (N-400)

2-16-2010: N-400 sent in..

4-2-2010: Biometrics

5-18-2010: Interview

6-16-2010: Certificate of Nat. received- Masterpiece is a USC!

7-16-2010: U.S Passport in hand

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sara.evanger   0

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Thank you for your wishes.... I can hardly breath!!!!

I don't have any experience with the South African consulate. However, I will be sending tons of well wishes your way.

I hope so...I will either be over the moon or crying in my turkey! At least I know that there will be lots of food to console me if things dont work out as we want. I don't know what to do with myself!!!

Nope, no expience with the SA consulate, but I have a good feeling that you will have something particularly special to be thankful for this Thanksgiving!

Good Luck!

Thank you that is very comforting. I am an optimist to the core...but this whole process has shaken me a bit. It is all so stressful!!! I just want to know one way or another so I know what my next step is. Hopefully that next step involves a trip to the airport!!

As a member of the November brigade, i can safely say this: the odds are in your favour. I know we may not have accurate statistics to show here in the SS-African section but i daresay there have been little or no rejections thus far.....so you have enough to hold onto and be optimistic.

Thanks...I am a wreck. I just hope my guy will survive this process. Immigration is such a mission!!!!

Good luck on the interview! I'm sure you two will do well.

01/18/05 Sara goes to South Africa on study abroad program

06/15/05 Sara and Charlie meet on Road trip in South Africa

07/10/05 We officially started dating

09/10/05 Sara returns to California

11/20/05 Charlie arrives in California on a student work visa

02/20/06 Charlie goes back to South Africa

06/18/06 Sara returned to South Africa

08/29/06 We got married!!!

09/15/06 We received our long form marriage certificate

09/16/06 We send in paperwork for police clearance

09/18/06 We file DCF in Cape Town Embassy

09/20/06 Sara returns to California

11/01/06 Our DCF petition (I-130) is approved

11/13/06 We receive our instructions online

11/14/06 We email the checklist back

11/15/06 We receive our appointment via email

11/22/06 Interview and visa granted!!!

11/27/06 Charlie leaves South Africa??

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Hi! Good luck!

I remember Monica&Baruti just went through the South Africa consulate. Check the Foreign Embassy forum: that's where they have been posting.

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Becoming a U.S. Citizen

2/15/10 Sent N-400 packet via Fedex to Lewisville TX

2/19/10 Received text message and email notification of application received, check cashed

2/27/10 Received biometrics appointment letter

3/19/10 Biometrics appointment

3/25/10 Received email notice that case will be sent for interview scheduling at local office

3/26/10 Received yellow letter asking to being more tax records/info to interview

3/27/10 Received interview letter (dated 3/24/10)

4/28/10 Interview appointment

6/5/10 Received oath letter (dated 6/1/10)

6/29/10 Oath ceremony date

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I cannot even begin to imagine how you feel but sure I will know soon enough, I agree 100% with you about this immigration process. Just keep the faith that all is well! Wishing you both to get the outcome you so desire, good luck at the interview!!!!!!

****Removal of Conditions ****

7/13/09 Sent I-751 application VSC

7/16/09 Package arrived at VSC at 2:08pm signed by D. Renaud

7/24/09 Rcvd I-797C, NOA from VSC

7/29/09 Rcvd Biometric letter...biometrics appt 8/18/09

11/24/09 Rcvd ROC approval ltr...dated 11/18/09

12/04/09 Rcvd 10 yr Green Card in mail

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I cannot even begin to imagine how you feel but sure I will know soon enough, I agree 100% with you about this immigration process. Just keep the faith that all is well! Wishing you both to get the outcome you so desire, good luck at the interview!!!!!!

Thank you! My husband flew to Johannesburg today to prepare for his interview tomorrow. I am waiting to hear form him so I know that he arrived ok. I am pulling my hair out!!! This is such an insane process. We are almost done with the hardest part though!

01/18/05 Sara goes to South Africa on study abroad program

06/15/05 Sara and Charlie meet on Road trip in South Africa

07/10/05 We officially started dating

09/10/05 Sara returns to California

11/20/05 Charlie arrives in California on a student work visa

02/20/06 Charlie goes back to South Africa

06/18/06 Sara returned to South Africa

08/29/06 We got married!!!

09/15/06 We received our long form marriage certificate

09/16/06 We send in paperwork for police clearance

09/18/06 We file DCF in Cape Town Embassy

09/20/06 Sara returns to California

11/01/06 Our DCF petition (I-130) is approved

11/13/06 We receive our instructions online

11/14/06 We email the checklist back

11/15/06 We receive our appointment via email

11/22/06 Interview and visa granted!!!

11/27/06 Charlie leaves South Africa??

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We passed the interview, my honey is going to be home for Christmas!!!!!!! I cant belive it, what a relief!

01/18/05 Sara goes to South Africa on study abroad program

06/15/05 Sara and Charlie meet on Road trip in South Africa

07/10/05 We officially started dating

09/10/05 Sara returns to California

11/20/05 Charlie arrives in California on a student work visa

02/20/06 Charlie goes back to South Africa

06/18/06 Sara returned to South Africa

08/29/06 We got married!!!

09/15/06 We received our long form marriage certificate

09/16/06 We send in paperwork for police clearance

09/18/06 We file DCF in Cape Town Embassy

09/20/06 Sara returns to California

11/01/06 Our DCF petition (I-130) is approved

11/13/06 We receive our instructions online

11/14/06 We email the checklist back

11/15/06 We receive our appointment via email

11/22/06 Interview and visa granted!!!

11/27/06 Charlie leaves South Africa??

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CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND!!!!! Have a happy reunion and happy holidays to you both!!!! :dance::dance::dance:

****Removal of Conditions ****

7/13/09 Sent I-751 application VSC

7/16/09 Package arrived at VSC at 2:08pm signed by D. Renaud

7/24/09 Rcvd I-797C, NOA from VSC

7/29/09 Rcvd Biometric letter...biometrics appt 8/18/09

11/24/09 Rcvd ROC approval ltr...dated 11/18/09

12/04/09 Rcvd 10 yr Green Card in mail

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Thank you for everyones support!! I wish everyone else the best now, keep the faith!!!! What a journey this has been. I will let you know the details of the interview as soon as I talk to my guy. I have only gotten a few words from him over chat but he will be calling on Thanksgiving to give me the whole scoop so I will let you all know the rest of the story then. Thank you again and Happy Thanksgiving!!!

01/18/05 Sara goes to South Africa on study abroad program

06/15/05 Sara and Charlie meet on Road trip in South Africa

07/10/05 We officially started dating

09/10/05 Sara returns to California

11/20/05 Charlie arrives in California on a student work visa

02/20/06 Charlie goes back to South Africa

06/18/06 Sara returned to South Africa

08/29/06 We got married!!!

09/15/06 We received our long form marriage certificate

09/16/06 We send in paperwork for police clearance

09/18/06 We file DCF in Cape Town Embassy

09/20/06 Sara returns to California

11/01/06 Our DCF petition (I-130) is approved

11/13/06 We receive our instructions online

11/14/06 We email the checklist back

11/15/06 We receive our appointment via email

11/22/06 Interview and visa granted!!!

11/27/06 Charlie leaves South Africa??

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We passed the interview, my honey is going to be home for Christmas!!!!!!! I cant belive it, what a relief!

Congratulations :thumbs:

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"Life is hard; it's harder if you're stupid." John Wayne

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