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millionmileslove   8

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HELLO THERE VJ FRIENDS!!

Here is my POE experience:

Check and recheck and recheck:

  • Passport (expiration, US visa, CFO sticker)
  • Packet (on yellow envelope make sure it is not tampered)
  • Plane ticket
  • Travel tax 550php and terminal fee in peso 1,620php? I forgot just bring 1,700 to be sure so total is: 2,250

>NAIA

  • Scanned on normal airport x-ray
  • Paid terminal fee 1,700
  • Baggage Check in (23kgs per bag, 2 bags allowed, 1 7kgs handcarry and a small handbag)
  • Paid travel tax 550php
  • Immigration officer (Philippines) allowed me to go with my fiancé on blue passport lane (faster)
  • Checked my passport, boarding pass and customs form
  • While you wait on your designated entrance another xray scanning will be done (more thoroughly this time) US rules: NO DRINKS ALLOWED

TIP: if you have ample time and wanted to eat, eat first before going through the scan, so you will need to run through it only once. What we did: we were able to pass through the scan smoothly but got hungry waiting for boarding. unfortunately if you decide to buy food, you need to go through the scan again and drinks are not allowed, I only was able to buy pasta and a bread, left all our handcarry with my fiancé inside and I went through again with the scan only bringing my food.

>Boarding time. Our trip was 13 hours so hello butt pain, blessed we landed safe :)

>Arrival: LAX - Welcome to the United States :dancing:

The airport was nice and spacious, I had my fiancé with me so we were laughing and goofing around. I went to the restroom and I saw AiAi delas alas haha I said to myself what a welcome haha

The immigration lane was long for foreigns/tourists so we asked the officer if we can get to the blue passport lane but he pointed us at the tourist lane anyways that is fine. I got enough time to assemble my thoughts haha :rofl:

US Immigration:

I said: Hello im abby im on k1 visa here are my documents:

  • Passport
  • Packet

I gave him my xray CD but returned it, he said it was my copy

He just checked my passport, took my biometrics and asked us, when do you plan on getting married? we said May 1st or 2nd week, and that's it :)

Welcome to the United States!!!

My experience so far:

Today is my 4th day so far so good I was able to apply for my SSN today easy breezy so far

Everyday is a new day we explore this new place together, me and my fiancé, I am happy and contented. I am trying to adjust but im always positive everything will be fine with God's grace. I hope my tips can help. Godbless

Faith can move mountains :D

TIMELINE

I-129F Sent : 2013-09-27

I-129F NOA1 : 2013-10-08

I-129F RFE(s) : none

I-129F NOA2 : 2013-11-02

Interview Date : 2014-03-13

Interview Result : Approved

Visa Received : 2014-03-22

US Entry : 2014-04-17

Marriage : 2014-05-12

Processing Estimates/Stats :

Your I-129f was approved in 25 days from your NOA1 date.

Your interview took 156 days from your I-129F NOA1 date.

Adjustment of Status

Event Date

CIS Office : Los Angeles CA

Date Filed : 2014-06-06

NOA Date : 2014-06-19

RFE(s) : none

Bio. Appt. : 2014-07-11

Interview Date :2014-09-22

Approved : Yes

waiting for greencard

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Congratulations! (L):luv:

AOS process timeline

2014

June 20 - Married my soulmate (L)

June 24 - Sent AOS package via UPS

June 26 - Delivered to Chicago

July 1 - Text and email confirmation from USCIS, check cashed

July 7 - NOA1 letters

July 9 - Biometrics appointment letter for July 23

July 15 - Biometrics early walk-in at Varick Street, New York office

Aug 26 - EAD/AP approval! (60 days)

Sep 5 - Received EAD/AP combo card

2015

June 27 - Received welcome letter and Permanent Resident card together :goofy:

Next up... Removal of conditions - 2017!

Currently being patient and enjoying married life :wub:

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Congratulations!! My fieance will be arriving here Aug 10 through LAX. I hope she has the same experience. The only thing she will not have is the CFO sticker because she is Comming to U.S. from Singapore. She wanted to go home to Philippines first but she doesnt have the CFO sticker so she will come to U. S. first then go to PI next year.

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millionmileslove   8

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Thanks everybody im now a MRS yahoo!!

Faith can move mountains :D

TIMELINE

I-129F Sent : 2013-09-27

I-129F NOA1 : 2013-10-08

I-129F RFE(s) : none

I-129F NOA2 : 2013-11-02

Interview Date : 2014-03-13

Interview Result : Approved

Visa Received : 2014-03-22

US Entry : 2014-04-17

Marriage : 2014-05-12

Processing Estimates/Stats :

Your I-129f was approved in 25 days from your NOA1 date.

Your interview took 156 days from your I-129F NOA1 date.

Adjustment of Status

Event Date

CIS Office : Los Angeles CA

Date Filed : 2014-06-06

NOA Date : 2014-06-19

RFE(s) : none

Bio. Appt. : 2014-07-11

Interview Date :2014-09-22

Approved : Yes

waiting for greencard

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Congratulations! Haha only thing I didn't like about LAX is that it's sooo huge.. Long walk after a long flight. The immigration guy was funny though. He kept making sure I wanted to get married. He asked me 10 times at least :lol:

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My timeline: http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?cfl=0&id=163489

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mrszorak44   7

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Congratulations! So glad to hear that you guys went through safe and easy. Our POE will be through Vancouver, Canada. I hope it's as easy as LAX.

HELLO THERE VJ FRIENDS!!

Here is my POE experience:

Check and recheck and recheck:

  • Passport (expiration, US visa, CFO sticker)
  • Packet (on yellow envelope make sure it is not tampered)
  • Plane ticket
  • Travel tax 550php and terminal fee in peso 1,620php? I forgot just bring 1,700 to be sure so total is: 2,250

>NAIA

  • Scanned on normal airport x-ray
  • Paid terminal fee 1,700
  • Baggage Check in (23kgs per bag, 2 bags allowed, 1 7kgs handcarry and a small handbag)
  • Paid travel tax 550php
  • Immigration officer (Philippines) allowed me to go with my fiancé on blue passport lane (faster)
  • Checked my passport, boarding pass and customs form
  • While you wait on your designated entrance another xray scanning will be done (more thoroughly this time) US rules: NO DRINKS ALLOWED

TIP: if you have ample time and wanted to eat, eat first before going through the scan, so you will need to run through it only once. What we did: we were able to pass through the scan smoothly but got hungry waiting for boarding. unfortunately if you decide to buy food, you need to go through the scan again and drinks are not allowed, I only was able to buy pasta and a bread, left all our handcarry with my fiancé inside and I went through again with the scan only bringing my food.

>Boarding time. Our trip was 13 hours so hello butt pain, blessed we landed safe :)

>Arrival: LAX - Welcome to the United States :dancing:

The airport was nice and spacious, I had my fiancé with me so we were laughing and goofing around. I went to the restroom and I saw AiAi delas alas haha I said to myself what a welcome haha

The immigration lane was long for foreigns/tourists so we asked the officer if we can get to the blue passport lane but he pointed us at the tourist lane anyways that is fine. I got enough time to assemble my thoughts haha :rofl:

US Immigration:

I said: Hello im abby im on k1 visa here are my documents:

  • Passport
  • Packet

I gave him my xray CD but returned it, he said it was my copy

He just checked my passport, took my biometrics and asked us, when do you plan on getting married? we said May 1st or 2nd week, and that's it :)

Welcome to the United States!!!

My experience so far:

Today is my 4th day so far so good I was able to apply for my SSN today easy breezy so far

Everyday is a new day we explore this new place together, me and my fiancé, I am happy and contented. I am trying to adjust but im always positive everything will be fine with God's grace. I hope my tips can help. Godbless

What is impossible with men is possible with God - Luke 18:27

Spoiler

Our Timeline

February 27, 2017 Biometrics Appointment

February 17, 2017 Received NOA2 - ASC Appointment Letter

February 9, 2017 Received NOA1

February 7, 2017 I-751 check payment has been cashed

January 31, 2017 Mailed I-751 packet

March 21, 2015 Received green card in mail - Thank You, Lord.

March 16, 2015 Received Welcome Letter in mail

March 10, 2015 Text message and email received: Green card is in production - did not receive any interview waiver letter and no interview.

December 19, 2014 EAD card received

December 18, 2014 Email update: EAD card is mailed

December 11, 2014 Received email: EAD card in producion

December 2, 2014 Biometrics appointment

November 22, 2014 Received biometrics appointment for AOS and EAD

September 30, 2014 Received NOA1 (I-797C) for AOS and EAD

September 26, 2014 Email and text AOS acceptance notification received (around midnight)

September 19, 2014 AOS and EAD sent

September 11, 2014 Received Social Security Card

September 10, 2014 Civil Surgeon

September 4, 2014 Name change on Social Security Number

August 23, 2014 Wedding Day!

August 8, 2014 Applied for Social Security Number; got marriage license

July 25, 2014 Port of Entry: Chicago

May 16, 2014 CFO seminar

May 13, 2014 Visa on hand

May 5, 2014 Interview: approved

March 13, 2014 Medical exam - third day (went back to St. Lukes for Tdap vaccine)

February 24, 2014 Appointment letter received

February 14, 2014 Medical exam - second day (vaccine day)

February 13, 2014 Medical exam - first day

January 29, 2014 Case received by consulate

January 9, 2014 Case left NVC

December 13, 2013 NOA2

October 18, 2013 NOA1

October 14, 2013 I-129F sent

July 19, 2013 Got engaged!

 

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