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it's sad you not chase after HR Block training the week you hit USA soil.

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Okay, good. If they ask about your status, I would find some answer that allays any fears but doesn't give up more info than you would like. You might try "Yes of course *smile*" or "I live here" o

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I think if the town is that small, then the key is networking. Your husband should be asking everyone he knows if they know of a job for you. The whole town should know that Jim got married and his

Trav&Shell
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Thanks. I think you are exactly right. Sadly, most people don't even know HIM in this town! So...maybe it's time for us both to become social butterflies. Time to start trying to work more on the

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it's sad you not chase after HR Block training the week you hit USA soil.

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Been here since June 2012...HR Block training = money we never seem to have when I'm interested in it. Enrolled in school now, doing MBA immediately after Bachelor's is done. That oughtta do it!

Wonder how well HR Block pays...

USCIS (192 days, August 24 2011 to March 2 2012. No RFE's).
NVC (30 days, March 12 to April 11. Case expedited due to NVC errors).

Montreal US Consulate, awaiting interview date (14 days, April 12 to April 26).

05/09/2012 - medical in Toronto - passed!
05/22/2012 - interview - passed!
05/25/2012 - visa in hand!!! biggrin.png
06/09/2012 - POE @ YWG (Winnipeg Int'l Airport)

Removal of Conditions submitted March 24, 2014, received March 26, 2014

"RFE" for page 3 of application received, date March 27, 2014. Package re-submitted with all papers re-attached.

04/07/2014 - NOA1 Date

05/07/2014 - Biometrics in Charlotte, NC

11/05/2014 - APPROVED! Citizenship in 5 months!

11/10/2014 - NOA2 in hand.

11/20/2014 - 10 yr GC in hand! :D

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Why is writing your US status on your resume a bad thing? If someone has a resume that is entirely made up foreign degrees, foreign work experience, etc... the company might think this person is seeking sponsorship to the US. At least in my hubby's field (IT) that is an issue.

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Why is writing your US status on your resume a bad thing? If someone has a resume that is entirely made up foreign degrees, foreign work experience, etc... the company might think this person is seeking sponsorship to the US. At least in my hubby's field (IT) that is an issue.

I never thought of this but it actually makes sense...This is my case as well, no education history in the US, no work experience here...

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January 14th 2011 Visit to the US
May 22nd 2011 I-129F sent!
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December 6th 2011- Interview date set for December 15th (WOOT!)

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July 8th 2013- Appointment notice for biometrics

July 19th 2013- Biometrics appointment

July 29th 2013- USCIS status from Initial Review to Request for Evidence (I-485)

July 31st 2013- RFE received in the mail

August 9th 2013- RFE reply sent by mail

Augist 29th 2013- I-765 status changed from Initial Review to Card Production

September 9th 2013- EAD/AP card received by mail

October 21st 2013- GC APPROVED!

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Been here since June 2012...HR Block training = money we never seem to have when I'm interested in it. Enrolled in school now, doing MBA immediately after Bachelor's is done. That oughtta do it!

Wonder how well HR Block pays...

Apologies, that was not directed at you, but rather,

at the poster prior, immediately prior, to my reply. [there's a reason for that reply, possible found in other threads]

Please DO NOT TAKE that personally, as that was not directed at you, in any way, shape, or form.

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.

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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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Why is writing your US status on your resume a bad thing? If someone has a resume that is entirely made up foreign degrees, foreign work experience, etc... the company might think this person is seeking sponsorship to the US. At least in my hubby's field (IT) that is an issue.

I never said it was a bad thing.

I say it's a good thing !

Why? when you list yer prior work experience on a resume and it's NOT in the USA,

most HR staff assume you need sponsership and/or yer here on a tourist visa seeking the job.

The phrase, as I wrote it, if'n you put it on a resume, clears the could of doubt about sponsership, and is useful.

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.

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Ive been on J1 visa three summers, two summers I had a job already, but third time it was my first trip to California and I had 300 USD and a winning mindset, I found work within a week. Got my visa money back, found the love of my life and had 5k extra money for the next trip over. So it is not hard to find work if you do more then apply online, its all about attidude.

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Ive been on J1 visa three summers, two summers I had a job already, but third time it was my first trip to California and I had 300 USD and a winning mindset, I found work within a week. Got my visa money back, found the love of my life and had 5k extra money for the next trip over. So it is not hard to find work if you do more then apply online, its all about attidude.

Keep in mind that your experience will be different from the experiences of people in regions that are declining/regions that are more remote or rural. Other than that, good for you in getting work so quickly and paying your visa fees so thoroughly. It's a good feeling!

Apologies, that was not directed at you, but rather,

at the poster prior, immediately prior, to my reply. [there's a reason for that reply, possible found in other threads]

Please DO NOT TAKE that personally, as that was not directed at you, in any way, shape, or form.

No need to apologize - it was good advice for anyone. I'm not bothered by your advice, ever. :)

USCIS (192 days, August 24 2011 to March 2 2012. No RFE's).
NVC (30 days, March 12 to April 11. Case expedited due to NVC errors).

Montreal US Consulate, awaiting interview date (14 days, April 12 to April 26).

05/09/2012 - medical in Toronto - passed!
05/22/2012 - interview - passed!
05/25/2012 - visa in hand!!! biggrin.png
06/09/2012 - POE @ YWG (Winnipeg Int'l Airport)

Removal of Conditions submitted March 24, 2014, received March 26, 2014

"RFE" for page 3 of application received, date March 27, 2014. Package re-submitted with all papers re-attached.

04/07/2014 - NOA1 Date

05/07/2014 - Biometrics in Charlotte, NC

11/05/2014 - APPROVED! Citizenship in 5 months!

11/10/2014 - NOA2 in hand.

11/20/2014 - 10 yr GC in hand! :D

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Keep in mind that your experience will be different from the experiences of people in regions that are declining/regions that are more remote or rural. Other than that, good for you in getting work so quickly and paying your visa fees so thoroughly. It's a good feeling!

No need to apologize - it was good advice for anyone. I'm not bothered by your advice, ever. smile.png

Trav&Shell....

It is so good to hear from you again...it been a straight 18 months we didn't talk...LOLgoofy.gif

it is crazy to have a comeback for my wife's ROC....here we go again...

what's your time line for the submission? did you already sent out the ROC package?

USCIS
07/26/2011---- I-130 Sent
02/10/2012---- Approved
Your I-130 was approved in 196 days from your NOA1 date

NVC
02/13/2012---- NVC Received (3 days after NOA2 approval)
03/09/2012---- NVC Case Completed
NVC Journey 29 days

Interview
04/09/2012---- Interview assigned 17 MAY2012 (30 days after NVC CC)

04/11/2012---- Visa issued and Passport stamped received ( US Consulate Casablanca, Morocco)

POE

05/14/2012---YAY!!

......2 years - 90 days later....

ROC

02/15/2014--- standing by to send ROC packet.

02/25/2014--- ROC packer received.

03/26/2014--- Finger prints

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TANGO!! Hi! :) It's good to see you - hope you're staying warm! We got enough snow here in Southwest VA to let me have a totally Canadian day (complete with Tim Horton's coffee, cheesy Canadian stereotypes, and snowmen :) ). We submit in mid March but our package is looking good! When do you submit? :)

Trav&Shell....

It is so good to hear from you again...it been a straight 18 months we didn't talk...LOLgoofy.gif

it is crazy to have a comeback for my wife's ROC....here we go again...

what's your time line for the submission? did you already sent out the ROC package?

USCIS (192 days, August 24 2011 to March 2 2012. No RFE's).
NVC (30 days, March 12 to April 11. Case expedited due to NVC errors).

Montreal US Consulate, awaiting interview date (14 days, April 12 to April 26).

05/09/2012 - medical in Toronto - passed!
05/22/2012 - interview - passed!
05/25/2012 - visa in hand!!! biggrin.png
06/09/2012 - POE @ YWG (Winnipeg Int'l Airport)

Removal of Conditions submitted March 24, 2014, received March 26, 2014

"RFE" for page 3 of application received, date March 27, 2014. Package re-submitted with all papers re-attached.

04/07/2014 - NOA1 Date

05/07/2014 - Biometrics in Charlotte, NC

11/05/2014 - APPROVED! Citizenship in 5 months!

11/10/2014 - NOA2 in hand.

11/20/2014 - 10 yr GC in hand! :D

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TANGO!! Hi! smile.png It's good to see you - hope you're staying warm! We got enough snow here in Southwest VA to let me have a totally Canadian day (complete with Tim Horton's coffee, cheesy Canadian stereotypes, and snowmen smile.png ). We submit in mid March but our package is looking good! When do you submit? smile.png

Same here in Atlanta...not fun, 1.5 inch of ice plus snow this morning..moved down here to avoid snow to to face it.... not cool..not cool..

We should be submitting ours on 02/15/2014....I don't see any reason why we should be worried.

USCIS
07/26/2011---- I-130 Sent
02/10/2012---- Approved
Your I-130 was approved in 196 days from your NOA1 date

NVC
02/13/2012---- NVC Received (3 days after NOA2 approval)
03/09/2012---- NVC Case Completed
NVC Journey 29 days

Interview
04/09/2012---- Interview assigned 17 MAY2012 (30 days after NVC CC)

04/11/2012---- Visa issued and Passport stamped received ( US Consulate Casablanca, Morocco)

POE

05/14/2012---YAY!!

......2 years - 90 days later....

ROC

02/15/2014--- standing by to send ROC packet.

02/25/2014--- ROC packer received.

03/26/2014--- Finger prints

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Same here in Atlanta...not fun, 1.5 inch of ice plus snow this morning..moved down here to avoid snow to to face it.... not cool..not cool..

We should be submitting ours on 02/15/2014....I don't see any reason why we should be worried.

We actually have snow up to my knees. I had to dig the truck out, then looked at our driveway and said NO WAY. Maybe later. Today is for snowmen. :)

Your submit date is coming up - have you got everything ready?

USCIS (192 days, August 24 2011 to March 2 2012. No RFE's).
NVC (30 days, March 12 to April 11. Case expedited due to NVC errors).

Montreal US Consulate, awaiting interview date (14 days, April 12 to April 26).

05/09/2012 - medical in Toronto - passed!
05/22/2012 - interview - passed!
05/25/2012 - visa in hand!!! biggrin.png
06/09/2012 - POE @ YWG (Winnipeg Int'l Airport)

Removal of Conditions submitted March 24, 2014, received March 26, 2014

"RFE" for page 3 of application received, date March 27, 2014. Package re-submitted with all papers re-attached.

04/07/2014 - NOA1 Date

05/07/2014 - Biometrics in Charlotte, NC

11/05/2014 - APPROVED! Citizenship in 5 months!

11/10/2014 - NOA2 in hand.

11/20/2014 - 10 yr GC in hand! :D

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We actually have snow up to my knees. I had to dig the truck out, then looked at our driveway and said NO WAY. Maybe later. Today is for snowmen. smile.png

Your submit date is coming up - have you got everything ready?

So far so good. I'm going through my old files to see if I can add anything else showing both names. We have a solid 2 years of tax transcripts showing both names, medical benefits-dependency and her as being the beneficiary for life insurance , joint account, her State ID showing same residency as mine. hummm.....Oh yeah and the most important thing, an ultra sound of our beloved upcoming baby......still debating if I should add anything else but so far that what I've included.

how about you guys?

USCIS
07/26/2011---- I-130 Sent
02/10/2012---- Approved
Your I-130 was approved in 196 days from your NOA1 date

NVC
02/13/2012---- NVC Received (3 days after NOA2 approval)
03/09/2012---- NVC Case Completed
NVC Journey 29 days

Interview
04/09/2012---- Interview assigned 17 MAY2012 (30 days after NVC CC)

04/11/2012---- Visa issued and Passport stamped received ( US Consulate Casablanca, Morocco)

POE

05/14/2012---YAY!!

......2 years - 90 days later....

ROC

02/15/2014--- standing by to send ROC packet.

02/25/2014--- ROC packer received.

03/26/2014--- Finger prints

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So far so good. I'm going through my old files to see if I can add anything else showing both names. We have a solid 2 years of tax transcripts showing both names, medical benefits-dependency and her as being the beneficiary for life insurance , joint account, her State ID showing same residency as mine. hummm.....Oh yeah and the most important thing, an ultra sound of our beloved upcoming baby......still debating if I should add anything else but so far that what I've included.

how about you guys?

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! That's exciting - when is your baby due? We're trying, but so far nothing yet. Soon! :)

Your package sounds really good. We have joint bank accounts, joint utility bills, joint tax transcripts for 2 years and a tax return where I was listed on it but couldn't file jointly as I was in Canada still, life insurance showing us as each other's beneficiaries, deed to our house where we're both listed on it, medical insurance from his work showing me as insured, will/living will showing each other as beneficiary/executor, and pictures/affidavits/ID copies. Think that should do it! :)

USCIS (192 days, August 24 2011 to March 2 2012. No RFE's).
NVC (30 days, March 12 to April 11. Case expedited due to NVC errors).

Montreal US Consulate, awaiting interview date (14 days, April 12 to April 26).

05/09/2012 - medical in Toronto - passed!
05/22/2012 - interview - passed!
05/25/2012 - visa in hand!!! biggrin.png
06/09/2012 - POE @ YWG (Winnipeg Int'l Airport)

Removal of Conditions submitted March 24, 2014, received March 26, 2014

"RFE" for page 3 of application received, date March 27, 2014. Package re-submitted with all papers re-attached.

04/07/2014 - NOA1 Date

05/07/2014 - Biometrics in Charlotte, NC

11/05/2014 - APPROVED! Citizenship in 5 months!

11/10/2014 - NOA2 in hand.

11/20/2014 - 10 yr GC in hand! :D

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!! That's exciting - when is your baby due? We're trying, but so far nothing yet. Soon! smile.png

Your package sounds really good. We have joint bank accounts, joint utility bills, joint tax transcripts for 2 years and a tax return where I was listed on it but couldn't file jointly as I was in Canada still, life insurance showing us as each other's beneficiaries, deed to our house where we're both listed on it, medical insurance from his work showing me as insured, will/living will showing each other as beneficiary/executor, and pictures/affidavits/ID copies. Think that should do it! smile.png

Well, Travis should pick up the pace....wub.png

What did you have for the Affidavit? and what form did you fill out? I might do the same.

Yes, yours looks pretty good

USCIS
07/26/2011---- I-130 Sent
02/10/2012---- Approved
Your I-130 was approved in 196 days from your NOA1 date

NVC
02/13/2012---- NVC Received (3 days after NOA2 approval)
03/09/2012---- NVC Case Completed
NVC Journey 29 days

Interview
04/09/2012---- Interview assigned 17 MAY2012 (30 days after NVC CC)

04/11/2012---- Visa issued and Passport stamped received ( US Consulate Casablanca, Morocco)

POE

05/14/2012---YAY!!

......2 years - 90 days later....

ROC

02/15/2014--- standing by to send ROC packet.

02/25/2014--- ROC packer received.

03/26/2014--- Finger prints

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