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This is my first time to post my story here but I've been reading a lot here and it helped me get informed during my CR1 process. I want to share my journey as well and hopefully will help you as well. idea9dv.gif

To all who are waiting for things to happen, just keep on praying and keep yourself busy to minimize the agony of waiting. Read the Bible everyday and listen/read Dale Carnegie's book How to Stop Worrying and Start Living. This helped me a lot during the depressing time of waiting. God bless us all and do great things to give Filipinos a good name. idea9dv.gif

Friday, August 24, 2012 Form I-130 form was submitted to USCIS Monday, November 19, 2012 Form I-130 form was approved! Praise God! Tuesday, November 20, 2012 Approved Form I-130 was forwarded to NVC Saturday, December 08, 2012 Called NVC and they just received the Form I-130 today. Wednesday, December 12, 2012 Got an email from NVC with case number MNL2012842008. Thank God! Thursday, December 13, 2012 Signed DS-3032 was emailed to NVC. Friday, December 14, 2012 Paid AOS/I-864 processing fee online, status is IN PROCESS. Saturday, December 15, 2012 AOS Fee status is now PAID. Saturday, December 21, 2013 Paid IV fee online, status is IN PROCESS. Wednesday, December 26, 2012 SG COC was submitted by Kat Wednesday, December 26, 2012 IV sent via FedEx Thursday, December 27, 2012 IV status is PAID Friday, December 28, 2012 IV application received in NVC Saturday, December 29, 2012 AOS sent via FedEx - 801524929702 Monday, December 31, 2012 AOS application received by NVC D. Carr Tuesday, January 01, 2013 IV Status is REJECTED Tuesday, January 01, 2013 Paid IV fee online, status is IN PROCESS. Friday, January 04, 2013 IV status is PAID - PRAISE GOD!!! =) Friday, January 04, 2013 Notice from NVC - Subject: I-601A PROVISIONAL WAIVER OF UNLAWFUL PRESENCE (not applicable) Friday, January 04, 2013 Called NVC and was informed that the IV is not in their system yet. System will be updated again after 20 business days. Friday, January 11, 2013 Called NVC. IV application was reviewed today but no AOS yet. Saturday, January 12, 2013 Checklist Cover Letter from NVC. IV has been reviewed and they're asking for the AOS documents. Friday, January 18, 2013 NVC case completed! Praise God!! NVC agent said case was completed on Monday, January 14 Wednesday, January 23, 2013 NVC agent said case was completed on January 15. Interview schedule is being processed. Monday, January 21, 2013 COC is stuck in SingPost Tuesday, January 22, 2013 Jane took the COC from SingPost Paya Lebar Tuesday, January 29, 2013 Received SG COC from DHL. Friday, February 01, 2013 Called NVC and agent said that interview will be on March 4, 6:15 am. Packet 4 received. Monday, February 04, 2013 Day 1 of Medical Exam. Wednesday, February 06, 2013 Day 2 of Medical Exam. Need sputum test. =( Tuesday, February 12, 2013 Day 1 of sputum test. Wednesday, February 13, 2013 Day 2 of sputum test. Thursday, February 14, 2013 Day 3 of sputum test. Tuesday, February 19, 2013 AFB smear is negative. Praise God! =) Friday, April 12, 2013 Received a call from SLEC, the lady told me that another test was done and needs to wait until April 16 for the result. Monday, April 15, 2013 Called SLEC for I was so anxious about the result. Praise God! I was told that I can come to have my vaccinations on April 17 but I asked if it can be done earlier for I already booked an interview on the 18th. The guy said I can come tomorrow. Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Arrived at SLEC around 9 am only to find out around noon that the doctor who's going to give the evaluation will arrived around 1 pm so they can only have the result at 3 pm. I'm a little bit disappointed but not much. What is waiting for the whole day with a good result compared to the 8 weeks of agony? Nothing, right?! =) So I returned to SLEC at around 3 pm I guess, asked the receptionist if they have my assessment and said that it just came in to their system. So they asked to pay for another pregnancy test, waited for the result and then headed to the vaccination room. After that I went to the 1st floor for the release of my medical. I finished my medical at around 7 pm if I remember it correctly. I did not really tracked the time anymore to avoid annoyance because of wasting my time waiting for the doctor. I just want to be happy that day for I'll just a few steps away from my dream. =) Thursday, April 18, 2013 Interview day! I went there around 5:15 am and my schedule is 6:30, there's already a long queue when I arrived. I was surprised to see Sir Chief/Richard Yap suddenly fell in line when we were near the entrance. He's cute and macho but he seems shy and doesn't smile. He's with his wife and daughter. I wasn't able to know the result that day because medical result was not in their hands during the interviews though SLEC said that the result was already in the embassy around 7 am. So I was told to wait for their call. Wednesday, April 24, 2013 Visa status now is ISSUED. Friday, April 26, 2013 Visa is out for delivery. Saturday, April 27, 2013 I woke up at 5 am and wasn't able to sleep anymore. I waited until 8 am and called 2Go in our area to check if they already have my visa packet. The lady said that they have it and will be delivered around in the afternoon. I told the lady that I will just pick it up. So I arrived around 9 am in their office and got my visa packet. Praise the Lord! The long wait is over. =) Tuesday, May 07, 2013 Took the Hawaiian Airlines to go to Las Vegas, had my port of entry in Hawaii. America here I come! =) The health officer in Hawaii told me to go to health district in LV for clearance. Friday, May 10, 2013 Went to CDC at Shadow Lane, they required me for another sputum culture. Paid $200, this includes the x-ray after the culture. Friday, May 17, 2013 Got my Social Security Number! Just 10 days after my arrival. Tuesday, May 28, 2013 Got my Green Card! 21 days after my arrival. Everything is fast now, God really knows how to balance things. I waited too long in the Philippines but now He's making things fast. Thank You Lord. =)

I will post a detailed journey in getting Singapore Police Clearance and other stuffs in my own blog, http://hisplansareperfect.blogspot.com/ soon.

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This is my first time to post my story here but I've been reading a lot here and it helped me get informed during my CR1 process. I want to share my journey as well and hopefully will help you as well. idea9dv.gif

To all who are waiting for things to happen, just keep on praying and keep yourself busy to minimize the agony of waiting. Read the Bible everyday and listen/read Dale Carnegie's book How to Stop Worrying and Start Living. This helped me a lot during the depressing time of waiting. God bless us all and do great things to give Filipinos a good name. idea9dv.gif

Friday, August 24, 2012 Form I-130 form was submitted to USCIS
Monday, November 19, 2012 Form I-130 form was approved! Praise God!
Tuesday, November 20, 2012 Approved Form I-130 was forwarded to NVC
Saturday, December 08, 2012 Called NVC and they just received the Form I-130 today.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012 Got an email from NVC with case number MNL2012842008. Thank God!
Thursday, December 13, 2012 Signed DS-3032 was emailed to NVC.
Friday, December 14, 2012 Paid AOS/I-864 processing fee online, status is IN PROCESS.
Saturday, December 15, 2012 AOS Fee status is now PAID.
Saturday, December 21, 2013 Paid IV fee online, status is IN PROCESS.
Wednesday, December 26, 2012 IV sent via FedEx
Thursday, December 27, 2012 IV status is PAID
Friday, December 28, 2012 IV application received in NVC
Saturday, December 29, 2012 AOS sent via FedEx - 801524929702
Monday, December 31, 2012 AOS application received by NVC D. Carr
Tuesday, January 01, 2013 IV Status is REJECTED
Tuesday, January 01, 2013 Paid IV fee online, status is IN PROCESS.
Friday, January 04, 2013 IV status is PAID - PRAISE GOD!!! =)
Friday, January 04, 2013 Notice from NVC - Subject: I-601A PROVISIONAL WAIVER OF UNLAWFUL
PRESENCE (not applicable)
Friday, January 04, 2013 Called NVC and was informed that the IV is not in their system yet.
System will be updated again after 20 business days.
Friday, January 11, 2013 Called NVC. IV application was reviewed today but no AOS yet.
Saturday, January 12, 2013 Checklist Cover Letter from NVC. IV has been reviewed and they're asking for
the AOS documents.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013 NVC agent said case was completed on January 15. Interview schedule is
being processed.
Friday, February 01, 2013 Called NVC and agent said that interview will be on March 4, 6:15 am.
Packet 4 received via email.
Monday, February 04, 2013 Day 1 of Medical Exam. Need to go back because I arrived 4 pm in SLEC.
Wednesday, February 06, 2013 Day 2 of Medical Exam. Need sputum test. =(
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 Day 1 of sputum test.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013 Day 2 of sputum test.
Thursday, February 14, 2013 Day 3 of sputum test.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013 AFB smear is negative. Praise God! =)
Friday, April 12, 2013 Received a call from SLEC, the lady told me that another test was done and
needs to wait until April 16 for the result.
Monday, April 15, 2013 Called SLEC for I was so anxious about the result. Praise God! I was told that I
can come to have my vaccinations on April 17 but I asked if it can be done
earlier for I already booked an interview on the 18th. The guy said I can come
tomorrow.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Arrived at SLEC around 9 am only to find out around noon that the doctor
who's going to give the evaluation will arrived around 1 pm so they can only
have the result at 3 pm. I'm a little bit disappointed but not much. What is
waiting for the whole day with a good result compared to the 8 weeks of
agony? Nothing, right?! =) So I returned to SLEC at around 3 pm I guess,
asked the receptionist if they have my assessment and said that it just came in
to their system. So they asked to pay for another pregnancy test, waited for the
result and then headed to the vaccination room. After that I went to the 1st floor
for the release of my medical. I finished my medical at around 7 pm if I
remember it correctly. I did not really tracked the time anymore to avoid
annoyance because of wasting my time waiting for the doctor. I just want to be
happy that day for I'll just a few steps away from my dream. =)
Thursday, April 18, 2013 Interview day! I went there around 5:15 am and my schedule is 6:30, there's
already a long queue when I arrived. I was surprised to see Sir Chief/Richard
Yap suddenly fell in line when we were near the entrance. He's cute and macho
but he seems shy and doesn't smile. He's with his wife and daughter. I wasn't
able to know the result that day because medical result was not in their hands
during the interviews though SLEC said that the result was already in the
embassy around 7 am. So I was told to wait for their call. Aww! crying.gif
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 Visa status now is ISSUED.
Friday, April 26, 2013 Visa is out for delivery.
Saturday, April 27, 2013 I woke up at 5 am and wasn't able to sleep anymore. I waited until 8 am and
called 2Go in our area to check if they already have my visa packet. The lady
said that they have it and will be delivered around in the afternoon. I told the
lady that I will just pick it up. So I arrived around 9 am in their office and got my
visa packet. Praise the Lord! The long wait is over. =)
Tuesday, May 07, 2013 Took the Hawaiian Airlines to go to Las Vegas, had my port of entry in Hawaii.
America here I come!idea9dv.gif The health officer in Hawaii told me to go to health
district in LV for clearance.
Friday, May 10, 2013 Went to CDC at Shadow Lane, they required me for another sputum culture.
Paid $200, this includes the x-ray after the culture.
Friday, May 17, 2013 Got my Social Security Number! Just 10 days after my arrival.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 Got my Green Card! 21 days after my arrival. Everything is fast now, God really
knows how to balance things. I waited too long in the Philippines but now He's
making things fast. Thank You Lord. =)

I will post a detailed journey in getting Singapore Police Clearance and other stuffs in my own blog, http://hisplansareperfect.blogspot.com/ soon.

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Congratulations on receiving your green card! Wonderful news!

Even though your journey has been long, I'm certain it was worth it.

Enjoy your new life with your family here in the U.S. :D

NATURALIZATION
02/15/13 - Mailed N-400
02/19/13 - Received by Phoenix Lockbox (day 01)
02/21/13 - NOA1 issued (day 03)

REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS (WIFE)
02/18/12 - Eligible for Removal of Conditions on Residence
03/23/12 - Mailed I-751 to CSC
03/26/12 - Received by CSC (day 01)
03/31/12 - Received NOA1 (day 06)
05/02/12 - Biometrics done (day 38)
10/23/12 - Received approval email (day 212)
11/01/12 - Received green card (day 221)

IR-2 (STEPDAUGHTER)
06/01/10 - Mailed I-130 petition
06/03/10 - Package delivered to USCIS (day 01)
06/08/10 - NOA1 issued (day 06)
11/03/10 - Received approval email (day 154)
11/08/10 - Received approval notice in mail (day 159)

NATIONAL VISA CENTER (STEPDAUGHTER)
11/08/10 - NVC received case from USCIS
11/09/10 - NVC case # & IIN generated, email addresses given, DS-3032 sent via email & USPS (day 01)
11/16/10 - Received and paid AOS bill (day 08)
11/17/10 - AOS bill marked as PAID; AOS packet express mailed (day 09)
11/19/10 - Received and paid IV bill; DS-3032 accepted (day 11)
11/22/10 - IV bill marked as PAID; IV packet express mailed (day 14)
12/03/10 - Sign-in failed (day 25)
12/09/10 - INTERVIEW SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 10, 2011 @ 6:45AM
12/28/10 - Medical exam done at SLEC Manila - PASSED! (day 40)
01/10/11 - Interview at USEM Manila - APPROVED! (day 53)
01/21/11 - Stepdaughter received passport with IR-2 visa! (day 64)

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Ryan H Grand Master

Ryan H   3,812

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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Moved from Process & Procedures to Progress Reports.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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Darnell Grand Master

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congratulations ! please redo yer timeline at http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=157172 a bit, reflecting the actual service center and the actual US Embassy/Consulate country.

Thanks so much !

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Panama
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aww you are so lucky ! I sent my I-130 on March no good news yet! :( I miss my husband a lot I wonder how long is it gonna take for me to get it approved it stinks cause they don´t tell you hows your process going till it gets approved ranting33va.gif

"I Wish You Were Here"

Journey :clock:

Met on 2011

travel together back to my country on sept 2012

got married October 12th, 2012

hubby tried living in Panama but it was hard to get use to

he left on Nov 2012

Apply on March 2013

PD March 19th, 2013

Transferred to Nebraska SC Nov 08 2013

Contacted congressman on Jan 2014

Sent an email to NSC on Jan 8th 2014

Last update on our case was on Jan 31st 2014 :(

Place 2 e-request on March 2014 :ranting:

Contacted another congressman March 28TH 2014

NOA2 28th March 2014 yeahhhh babyyyyy :dancing:

Your I-130 was approved in 374 days from your NOA1 date.

Got NOA2 Hard Copy March 31st 2014 :thumbs:

File got to NVC on April 14th .. waiting for a case number still

MAY 19 got case number

Paid AOS fee May 21st

Filed DS 260 July 6th, now is on us to get all the documents :)

Sent AOS package and IV on June

NVC RECEIVES PACKAGE ON JULY 22

We got a check list saying my IV package is not there :/??? SEPT 15TH 2014

MEDICAL EXAM OCTOBER 13TH

INTERVIEW SCHEDULED NOVEMBER 6TH 2014.

POE DEC 1ST 2014

NO GREEN CARD YET

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