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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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Thank God, the day we start as a family in USA is soon. January 20th

Our Visa Journey was not always smooth. I love this woman and her kids but feel so much for the pain that they have gone through. The Father of the now 7 and 9 year old boys was gone for years before I met my Girl. He thought he is a Playboy with $ from parents. 'Not much $" When boys where young and little one born, He was caught sleeping with my Fiance Teen age sister when my Fiance gave birth to the youngest.This qualifies as PIG. Kids are so cute and I love talking and being with them. I will never speak bad of their father. Seems he now wants a part of their life after I am now a Man who will care and can. I think we will have a trip back home in 2015 and yes let the kids papa see them. I will only allow this as me the Man in there life watching over.

Sorry, but I protect all my loved ones.

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11/01/2012 - Met online
04/01/2012 - Met in person
04/02/2012 - Became engaged
04/19/2013 - I-129F sent
04/24/2013 - NOA 1
08/14/2013 - NOA 2
00/00/2013 - Packet 3
00/00/2013 - Packet 4
00/00/2013 - Medical
00/00/2013 - Interview
00/00/2013 - Visa in hand
00/00/2013 - CFO Completed
00/00/2013 - Arrived in Minnesota
00/00/2013 - Married in Minnesota

Posted

Sounds like you have a plan and your working it. I too have a very similar family who just arrived in USA last week. We had our first Christmas and it's been a long time since the kids (20/11) have had any gifts as their father abandon them 6 years ago and has not been in contact with them for the past 3 years. He sends no support money. His father is gravely ill and can't really afford supporting the kids in his sons absence, but has sold some land and used the money to send his grand-daughter to nursing college. It amazes me the character of some Pinoy's.

Keep a strong belief that you can make this happen for them and you will be rewarded 10 fold. good.gif

Congrats!!

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Adjustment of Status

AOS March 5, 2014 Submitted AOS with EAD/AP package to Chicago USICS

Delivered March 8, 2014 AOS packaged delivered to USCIS drop box

Accepted March 19, 2014 Text message with receipt numbers

Biometrics April 16, 2014 Biometrics completed

EAD May 23, 2014 Employment Authorization Document approved and went to card production

TD May 23, 2014 Travel Document approved and went for card production

Receipt EAD/AP May 30, 2014 Received combo card EAD/AP

Green Card Approved July 11, 2014 Approved, no interview. Went to card production.

Green Card received July 17, 2014 GC received without interview

Removal of Conditions

Mailed I-751 Dec 16, 2015 Submitted ROC (removal of conditions)

Received Dec 18, 2015 USPS notification of successful delivery

Check Cashed Dec 21, 2015 Check was cashed

NOA-1 Issued Dec 21, 2015 NOA-1 for ROC issued

NOA-1 Issued Dec 26, 2015 NOA-1 Received

Biometrics Appt. Jan 29, 2016 Biometrics Appointment Scheduled [Completed]

 

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Congrats and safe flight to US soon!

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05/22/12 - Mailed I-129F
08/17/12 - Approved I-129F NOA2 (85 days)
11/19/12 - Approved Visa!! (179 days)
12/01/12 - POE Honolulu, HI
12/21/12 - Wedding Day!
AOS, EAD and AP
01/05/13 - Mailed I-485, I-765 and I-131
01/09/13 - USCIS accepted case and received text
01/11/13 - Cashed check
01/08/13 - Received NOA1
01/18/13 - Received Biometrics Appointment Notice
01/22/13 - Early Biometrics Walk-in (scheduled Feb 7)
01/27/13 - We're pregnant!!
02/04/13 - Received Appointment Notice
03/04/13 - Approved EAD and AP (58 days)
03/12/13 - Received EAD and AP combo card
03/12/13 - Interview and Approved GC (63 days)
03/20/13 - Received Green Card

10/3/13 - Baby #1 arrived

2/17/14 - Pregnant again! LOL

10/20/14 - Baby #2 arrived
ROC
01/09/15 - Mailed I-751

01/12/15 - NOA

01/16/15 - Received NOA Letter

01/20/15 - Mailed DMV 1yr Extension

02/05/15 - Received Biometrics Letter

02/09/15 - Early Bio (Walk-IN)

02/19/15 - Biometrics Appointment

06/15/15 - Approved
06/15/15 - Card Ordered and Mailed

08/22/15 - Card Received

N-400 on or after 12/15/15



and they'll live happily ever, ever after...
Relationship Journey: Our pursuit to happiness

Posted

I would be highly careful of letting father see the kids. You never know what his intentions are, maybe only in a really public place like a mall . You don't want someone to kidnap the kids or take off with them and demand money. You never know it never hurts to be extra careful.

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08-05-2009 Touched
10-02-2009 I-797C for Biometrics Appt
10-26-2009 Biometrics Appt. Completed
05-11-2010 Request for Evidence on both the I129F and I130
07-01-2010 Case Transferred to Vermont Service Center
10-20-2011 Contacted Ombudsman
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I would be highly careful of letting father see the kids. You never know what his intentions are, maybe only in a really public place like a mall . You don't want someone to kidnap the kids or take off with them and demand money. You never know it never hurts to be extra careful.

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His opportunity to marry the mother of his children and make them legitimate is long past. Traditions in the Philippines, and the laws, are not nice to children born outside marriage. Unless this guy is trying to maintain contact and caring for the children while they're in the USA, I wouldn't even let him know when you return to visit. Odds are he's not going to really care unless he sees money to made off of the situation, if and when he does marry, caring might even become a problem in his new life. Again unless the opportunity for money arises. Don't judge Filipino culture and values by American culture and values. In some areas they are close, and in others they are nothing alike.

K1 from the Philippines
Arrival : 2011-09-08
Married : 2011-10-15
AOS
Date Card Received : 2012-07-13
EAD
Date Card Received : 2012-02-04

Sent ROC : 4-1-2014
Noa1 : 4-2-2014
Bio Complete : 4-18-2014
Approved : 6-24-2014

N-400 sent 2-13-2016
Bio Complete 3-14-2016
Interview
Oath Taking

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
Timeline
Posted

So True Caryh!

As the date gets closer, his family also does. Not just him and Lola but Aunt who one is a lawyer and has a 10 year visitation visa to USA, She has actually met with the kids while they were in Manila for embassy and she now says she would just like to visit our house in USA. It appears she is honest and knows the Moma and me have the best interest in the kids. My Fiance was asked by her if she could visit us in USA, I'm all for family and said yes. Seems there is not a threat anymore about leaving Phill. but until they are on that plane I still hold some mistrust. The Lawyer Auntie asked if if USA living Sister of Lola can also visit, and me and my girl said yes and even invited to my/OUR house to stay. My Girl said to her. I'm not a hateful man just protective and welcome her to for our house to stay. I guess sometime times you need welcome folks you may never have thought your friends but only for the sake of the kids and pray it all works out. Jan 20th can't come soon enough..

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11/01/2012 - Met online
04/01/2012 - Met in person
04/02/2012 - Became engaged
04/19/2013 - I-129F sent
04/24/2013 - NOA 1
08/14/2013 - NOA 2
00/00/2013 - Packet 3
00/00/2013 - Packet 4
00/00/2013 - Medical
00/00/2013 - Interview
00/00/2013 - Visa in hand
00/00/2013 - CFO Completed
00/00/2013 - Arrived in Minnesota
00/00/2013 - Married in Minnesota

Posted

So True Caryh!

As the date gets closer, his family also does. Not just him and Lola but Aunt who one is a lawyer and has a 10 year visitation visa to USA, She has actually met with the kids while they were in Manila for embassy and she now says she would just like to visit our house in USA. It appears she is honest and knows the Moma and me have the best interest in the kids. My Fiance was asked by her if she could visit us in USA, I'm all for family and said yes. Seems there is not a threat anymore about leaving Phill. but until they are on that plane I still hold some mistrust. The Lawyer Auntie asked if if USA living Sister of Lola can also visit, and me and my girl said yes and even invited to my/OUR house to stay. My Girl said to her. I'm not a hateful man just protective and welcome her to for our house to stay. I guess sometime times you need welcome folks you may never have thought your friends but only for the sake of the kids and pray it all works out. Jan 20th can't come soon enough..

Glad the threats are going away, and the family is starting accept it. I totally understand the lack of trusting them at this point. If their family wants to stay in contact, well thats good if its for legitimate reasons and not to screw with you and your fiancee. You've got 17 more days to go. I pity your wife and the kids arriving on the coldest winter we've had in a long time though. The kids will probably adjust quick, hopefully your fiancee will to. I spoil mine keeping the temp up, but my place heats pretty cheaply, luckily for us, as the wife is rather cold sensitive. I think in another 5 years I might finally have her used to more normal indoor temps for Minnesotans lol.

K1 from the Philippines
Arrival : 2011-09-08
Married : 2011-10-15
AOS
Date Card Received : 2012-07-13
EAD
Date Card Received : 2012-02-04

Sent ROC : 4-1-2014
Noa1 : 4-2-2014
Bio Complete : 4-18-2014
Approved : 6-24-2014

N-400 sent 2-13-2016
Bio Complete 3-14-2016
Interview
Oath Taking

 
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