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Gorjaeous   8

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Welcome to VJ, Sabrina_T!

XX Jun 1999: We have known each other since high school.

[Read history in between here.]

07 Dec 2013: We got married in Batangas, Philippines.

26 Jan 2014: He returned to the US.

USCIS

I-130

18 Feb 2014: Preparation of all requirements for I-130 packet.

20 Feb 2014: I-130 packet sent to USCIS Phoenix Lockbox facility; priority date as indicated in I-797C (NOA1).

23 Feb 2014: Notice date as indicated in I-797C (NOA1).

26 Feb 2014: I-797C (NOA1) received by mail.

18 Jun 2014: NOA2 received by email.

22 Jun 2014: NOA2 received by mail.

23 Jun 2014: Approved case shipped to Department of State for visa processing.

I-129F

03 Mar 2014: I-129F packet sent to USCIS Dallas Lockbox facility.

14 Mar 2014: Notice date as indicated in I-797C (NOA1); routed to Nebraska Service Center.

21 Mar 2014: I-797C (NOA1) received by mail.

18 Jun 2014: NOA2 received by email.

22 Jun 2014: NOA2 received by mail.

23 Jun 2014: Approved case shipped to Department of State for visa processing.

NVC

02 Aug 2014: Immigration papers received at NVC

14 Aug 2014: Case Number, IIN, BIN have been assigned

17 Aug 2014: Submitted/Received DS-261; AOS Bill

19 Aug 2014: AOS Bill Paid

02 Sept 2014: AOS Package Sent

26 Sept 2014: IV Bill Received

30 Sept 2014: IV Bill Paid

18 Nov 2014: Send IV Package

06 Feb 2015: Case Completed at NVC

Consulate

06 Feb 2015: Received Interview Schedule

16 Mar 2015: US Visa Interview at US Embassy, Manila

18 Mar 2015: US Visa Issued

21 Mar 2015: US Visa Received via 2GO

ROC

19 Jan 2017: Filed I-751 Form

23 Jan 2017: Received NOA1

17 Feb 2017: Biometrics

26 Feb 2018: Case Received at My Local Office

25 Jun 2018: Case Approved!

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Sabrina_T
Sabrina_T

Hi everyone! I have been reading these forums for what seems like an eternity and thought I'd finally join and actually say hi! I'm Sabrina and I live in England. March 2010 I was talking to a frien

Togbega II
Togbega II

You are most welcome to the VJ family where one's problem is a problem for all. Your journey now begins with all of us solidly behind you. All the best

Emily and Nathan
Emily and Nathan

Hey there Welcome! Loved reading your cute little love story while I was bored at work hating life!!! I am also waiting for my NOA2... I've been waiting since December myself.. I wish you the best

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TBoneTX   45,329

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Welcome!

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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You should check to see what the average timeline is for the particular processing center your NOA1 is parked at. Huge differences in wait times! California is the fastest.

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*HappyInlove*   6

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Welcome to VJ family:) Congrats to both of you and wish you the best in your immigration processes!! God bless:)

Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. Proverbs 16:3

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What a great heartfelt story... it was written so well, It leaves little to the imagination. Welcome to VJ.

Brett & Annaliza

Service Center: Texas Service Center

Consulate: Manila, Philippines

I-129F Sent: 1/21/2014

I-129F NOA1: 1/30/2014

I-129F NOA2: 2/12/2014

NVC Recieved: 2/18/2014

NVC Left: 2/18/2014

Consulate Received: 3/07/2014

Interview: 6/26/2014

Approved: 6/26/2014

Visas Received: 7/3/2014

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What a lovely story, so similar to my own. I hope your friend from Georgia will be invited to the wedding!! LOL

Best of luck and I hope it all moves along quickly for you.

Namaste.

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Sabrina_T   22

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I loved reading what you felt the minute you first saw him at the airport!! That's exactly what my fiance and I felt the first moment we met! We KNEW it was real and it was going to work.

YUP! He's the One for sure :dancing:

What a lovely story, so similar to my own. I hope your friend from Georgia will be invited to the wedding!! LOL

Best of luck and I hope it all moves along quickly for you.

Namaste.

Thank you! And we don't really talk to her much anymore unfortunately due to some issues we've had with her.

Welcome to VJ and good luck on your journey! Pop into the UK regional forum and say hi :)

I didn't know there was One! Awesome, Thank you! :D

What a great heartfelt story... it was written so well, It leaves little to the imagination. Welcome to VJ.

Thank you very much x

Service Center : Texas Service Center

Transferred? No

Consulate : London, United Kingdom

I-129F Sent : 2014-03-03

I-129F NOA1: 2014-03-10

I-129F NOA2: 2014-08-28

Sent to NVC: 2014-09-03

Arrived at NVC: 2014-09-12

Case Number: 2014-09-16

Embassy Received Case: 2014-09-23

Medical (Passed). 2014-10-23

Interview (APPROVED) 2014-12-18

Visa In Hand. 2014-12-30

MOVING DAY!!! 2015-01-02

Wedding!! 2015-01-24

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Afghanrani   0

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Been reading this since I sent in my fiancées petition thought I shud finally join! Been a crazy 4 months together can't wait to finally start our life together! This waiting game is testing my patience tho lol good luck to all of us!

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Sabrina_T   22

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Been reading this since I sent in my fiancées petition thought I shud finally join! Been a crazy 4 months together can't wait to finally start our life together! This waiting game is testing my patience tho lol good luck to all of us!

Good luck!! Exciting and nerve wracking time for us all! x

Service Center : Texas Service Center

Transferred? No

Consulate : London, United Kingdom

I-129F Sent : 2014-03-03

I-129F NOA1: 2014-03-10

I-129F NOA2: 2014-08-28

Sent to NVC: 2014-09-03

Arrived at NVC: 2014-09-12

Case Number: 2014-09-16

Embassy Received Case: 2014-09-23

Medical (Passed). 2014-10-23

Interview (APPROVED) 2014-12-18

Visa In Hand. 2014-12-30

MOVING DAY!!! 2015-01-02

Wedding!! 2015-01-24

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Afghanrani   0

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Good luck!! Exciting and nerve wracking time for us all! x

Omg my fiancée is impatient too he's like just come back n stay with me till I get my visa..what country is ur fiancée in?

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Sabrina_T   22

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Omg my fiancée is impatient too he's like just come back n stay with me till I get my visa..what country is ur fiancée in?

I'm in England, Just outside London and he is in Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Service Center : Texas Service Center

Transferred? No

Consulate : London, United Kingdom

I-129F Sent : 2014-03-03

I-129F NOA1: 2014-03-10

I-129F NOA2: 2014-08-28

Sent to NVC: 2014-09-03

Arrived at NVC: 2014-09-12

Case Number: 2014-09-16

Embassy Received Case: 2014-09-23

Medical (Passed). 2014-10-23

Interview (APPROVED) 2014-12-18

Visa In Hand. 2014-12-30

MOVING DAY!!! 2015-01-02

Wedding!! 2015-01-24

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