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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
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hello to everyone waiting!

waiting is hard..

how are you spending your time?

what helps to get your mind off of, missing your fiancé?

our last uscis update was an alien reg. # changed on the 22nd of july.

nothing since then.

hopes were high, now.. not so high

but all we can do is wait!

The wait is going to get even worse for me. We had to put our dog down last week. I had moved to a new town for work last year and I was laid off in July. I know next to no one here and don't see much point to making friends if I'm going to be here for another five or six months.

So either I get another dog right away or I drive myself mental checking this site for updates every five minutes.

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The wait is going to get even worse for me. We had to put our dog down last week. I had moved to a new town for work last year and I was laid off in July. I know next to no one here and don't see much point to making friends if I'm going to be here for another five or six months.

So either I get another dog right away or I drive myself mental checking this site for updates every five minutes.

When it rains it pours! :( So sorry about your dog! Our dog is like a person to us in our family!

I only allow myself to check my timeline adjudication date and my Ceac Status every Monday. The rest of the week I try to stay busy with other things, of course easier said than done!

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Canada
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I'm trying not to look at the timeline updates more than once a week, otherwise I go crazy. I checked Igor's list and I've dropped to 348. Then again, I've also seen cases fly through the process unexpectedly, so I'm now "prepared for the worst," but hoping for the best. I've tried to keep busy creating "alternate wedding plans" based on different time scenarios, so I will be prepared for any option that arises...that's helped a LITTLE. But as Bea said above, the hardest part of all is knowing we will most likelybe physically separated from our loved ones for even longer than we had hoped.

Another thing I've been doing to try to help with the waiting game, is trying to get things ready for his final arrival, looking for job options once he can work, etc. Constantly searching for cheap flights is another way to keep busy, as the flight prices fluctuate constantly and we want to try to get a visit in now that it appears we won't be seeing each other as soon as originally planned.

Reading the posts on here can also make me feel like we are not alone in this process, and that helps (except when we get the nasty posts from people who don't understand that some of us just need this forum to "vent" and find support). We are all on this journey together, and I like to think we ultimately want us all to get through as quickly as we can. Here's to hoping things speed up soon.

Hang in there, everyone!

As Tom Petty sings..."The waiting is the hardest part..."

(L) (L) (L)OUR K-1 TIMELINE (L) (L) (L)

July 23, 2014: I-129f sent to Dallas Lockbox

July 28, 2014: Received notice of receipt from USPS

July 31, 2014: Check cashed and email/NOA-1 received :)

August 1, 2014: Notice on USCIS site that Alien Registration number had been changed

August 4, 2014: NOA-1 received via USPS (found out our Notice Date was actually July 30th, and I'm thankful for even one extra day) So glad to be at the California Service Center :dancing:

December 4, 2014 RFE - They lost our passport photos. :ranting:

March 3, 2015: Hallelujah! We got our NOA 2! :dancing:(L)

March 19, 2015: NVC Received! (L) :dancing:

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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Everyone chill and continue working. At leas that's what I am doing, working my butt off, gaming hard just so time flies faster. I am the guy and the beneficiary btw

I-129F Sent : 2014-07-31

I-129F NOA1 : 2014-08-09

I-129F RFE(s) : 2014-10-8

I-129F NOA2 : 2014-10-28

Interview: 2014-12-23 Approved!

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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Okay, I just called and got my nvc case number. Now, should I send her the I-129f packet and book the medical and the interview, or do I need to wait for something else to be mailed to me?

may i ask please when did you receive you approval ... you're lucky you got approved early ..

K1 FIANCEE VISA

06-28-2014 sent 129f

07-03-2014 NOA1 LETTER

08-06-2014 text message RFE

08-11-2014 RFE LETTER(letter of intent to marry)

08-21-2014 TSC received RFE response (changed status to rfe response review)

09-05-2014 NOA2 ..

09-11-2014 NOA2 LETTER ( approval)

09-12-2014 USCIS updated they shipped our 129f to NVC,

09-22-2014 MNL## from NVC thru phone

09-25-2014 129F ( IN TRANSIT )

09-28-2014 NVC LETTER

09-29-2014 CEAC status to "READY"

10-17-2014 MEDDICAL

11-04-2014 INTERVIEW (approved)

11-14-2014 VISA

12-06-1024 POE JFK

AOS,EAD,AP

-02/28/2015 sent AOS,EAD,AP via USPS

-02/02/2015 Chicago,IL (delivered)

-03/10/2015 Receive text messages for receipt. (aos,ead,ap)

-03/16/2015 Receipt letter received from the mail. notice date was 03/10

-03/25/2015 rfe text

-03/20/2015 Received biometric letter from the mail

-04/02/2015 Biometric

-04/03/2015 rfe received from the mail

-04/10/2015 rfe mailed

-04/13/2015 rfe delivered

-04/05/2015 Rfe response review update on USCIS website said I will receive decision till June 14,2015

-05/19/2015 EAD "card was ordered to produce"

-05/19/2015 AP "case was approved"

-05/26/2015 "approval letter for AP and EAD received in the mail

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Left NVC today 8/15/14. In route to Consular.

Medical scheduled for 8/18.

Interview scheduled for 8/28.

Did you get packet yet of additional data required or was there a packet with NOA2.

I and i am sure others are well trying to plan ahead through reading your posts

OMG. Now I'm gettin a bit nervous.

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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No packet with NOA2. It's all online. NVC will just send you a generic letter stating your MNL# but you won't get that until well after the number is available by phone and the file has already been sent to the consular.

The embassy hasn't sent a letter as of yet. I'm guessing they will, just to state they received the packet but it's already apparent from the online status updates. Their letter will just be a generic as well letting us know we can proceed....ha. If you wait on the U.S. government and/or the philippine government you'll waste half your life away waiting!! ;)

I (Todd) am the petitioner from the U.S. / Beth is in/from Philippines :thumbs:

---------------VISA JOURNEY---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

6-30-2014: Mailed I129F Packet to Dallas Lockbox......... H e e e r e WE g o o o o o!! (L):wub::dance:

7-08-2014: Received email confirmation & text of application packet receipt and case #. Texas Service Center.

7-11-2014: Received actual letter confirmation of receipt and case #.

7-11-2014: Received email notification of Alien registration # being changed.

7-31-2014: Received text/email of I129F approval (Post Decision Activity) yes, we were processed at TSC!

8-04-2014: Received hard copy NOA2 in mail confirming approved and sent to NVC.

8-05-2014: Received text/email and USCIS status update. 2nd half of Post Decision Activity - Sent to DOS for processing.

8-13-2014: NVC assigned case/MNL# !!!

8-15 -2014: Interview scheduled.....August 28!

8-15 -2014: CEAC status: IN TRANSIT to Consular Section.

8-18-2014: CEAC status changed to "READY"

8-18-2014: Shots completed 2nd day. Medical complete. received a CD, papers, and passport

8-19-2014: Completed CFO seminar (Will return to CFO office to get sticker after Visa is in hand)

8-25-2014: Received hard copy of NVC case # assignment and fwd to consulate letter in mail.

8-28-2014: 1:00 am my time...........Interview done.........APPROVED !!! :dancing:(L):wow::wub::thumbs:

9-02-2014: Administrative Processing

9-04-2014: Issued

9-07-2014: Text msg from 2GO, Visa ready for pickup

9-08-2014: Visa in hand, CFO sticker obtained

--------AOS JOURNEY-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

12-05-2014: AOS Package at Chicago Lockbox received per U.S. mail tracking

12-19-2014: Received texts/emails that file has been accepted and routed. (All three...485, 131,765)

12-26-2014: Received Biometrics appointment notice. Scheduled 1-7-2015.

12-27-2014: Received NOA1 / I-797C in mail for all three applications.

01-07-2014: Biometrics completed in Fort Smith, AR. .. went in early, they took us no problem. Took maybe 10 minutes.

02-10-2015: Received text and emails notification of approved EAD and AP. Status changed to reflect approval.

02-17-2-15: Received NOA I-797 letter only.....for Advanced Parole in mail.

02-21-2015: Received EAD/AP combo card in mail today.

03-19-2015: Received the "Notice of Potential Interview Case" letter in mail today.

06-03-2015: Requested to expedite due to potential loss of funds if vacation had to be cancelled due to non acceptable travel docs to Mexico.

06-05-205: Response denying expedite. Stated while sounded important, only cases strictly adhering to the "qualification" to expedite are granted such process.

08-11-2015: Sent "out of processing time" inquiry

08-12-2015: Received generic response stating that due to workload factors USCIS anticipates a delay in completing your case."

08-15-2015: (Saturday@8am) received email stating a recent processing action has taken place on our case. Status:Card/Document Production

"We ordered your new card for MSCxxxxxxxx, and will mail it. You can expect your card within 30 days of approval of your application.

8-12-2015: Online status changed to "NEW CARD IS BEING PRODUCED" . Couple days later, received hard copy of notice.

8-31-2015: Received text notifying that "We mailed your new card"

9-01-2015: Received GREEN CARD!! 275 days from date of mailing/filing AOS.

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I don't think I actually updated here since I posted about my approval message. My petition was mailed to NVC on 11Aug. I only called the NVC twice; once on 15Aug, petition not received yet and again on 22Aug about 9am when I learned they began processing on 20Aug. I got our SGP case number and figured it would be a few more days before it left. Late that night I checked the case status and discovered it was IN TRANSIT to the Embassy in Singapore. Woohoo! Still shows IN TRANSIT but I have started taking care of other things. I reprinted my petition packet, more evidences and the I-134 to send to Lin. I also ordered her CENOMAR to have it sent to the Embassy since they won't accept it any other way. We also submitted her DS-160 as well. We can't do much else until the Embassy gets the petition and sends her the packet. She still needs to get police clearances from Singapore and Hong Kong but those require the request letter in the packet. She also has to request an new NBI clearance as well. Her interview won't be scheduled until we receive all of that and send the packet 3 response form back. So I'm anticipating another month at least before she has everything she needs. Then there's the medical and vaccines but we need to wait until the interview is scheduled so we can schedule the medical about 2 weeks in advance.

Michael S. Richardson, TX

09 July 2014: I-129F Sent USPS Express Mail

10 July 2014: I-129F USPS Delivery Confirmation

15 July 2014: I-129F NOA1, Alien Registration Number Changed

06 Aug 2014: I-129F Petition Approved!!!! Totally freaking unexpected, but one hell of a birthday present for ME!!!!!!!

08 Aug 2014: I-129F USCIS NOA2 Hardcopy received

11 Aug 2014: I-129F Notice that petition has been shipped to the Department of State

20 Aug 2014: SGP Case number assigned at NVC

22 Aug 2014: CEAC Status - In Transit

22 Aug 2014: CEAC Status - Ready

03 Sep 2014: Packet 3 Received

25 Nov 2014: Hong Kong finally sent the CNCC to the US Embassy in Singapore

28 Nov 2014: Mailed packet 3 checklist back to Embassy

01 Dec 2014: Checklist received by Embassy

03 Dec 2014: My fiancee completed her medical and vaccinations

05 Dec 2014: Packet 4 Received

23 Dec 2014: Interview, received request for additional documentation (Singapore Marriage Registry doc)

05 Jan 2015: VISA ISSUED!!!!!

06 Jan 2015: Visa Recieved

23 Feb 2015: POE Honolulu!!!!

11 Mar 2015: Wedding Day!!!!

16 Mar 2015: Applied for Social Security Card in married name

AOS

17 Mar 2015: Mailed (Express mail) AOS, EAD and AP package

18 Mar 2015: USPS delivery notification for AOS package

09 Apr 2015: Received e-notice of RFE

16 Apr 2015: Received mailed RFE letter (needed employment/income verification)

18 Apr 2015: Received Biometrics appt letter, scheduled for 28 Apr

20 Apr 2015: RFE response delivered

22 Apr 2015: Status changed to RFE Response received (decision or case update by June 21)

11 May 2015: EAD/AP Approval, Card being produced notification

15 May 2015: EAD/AP Card was mailed

16 May 2015: EAD/AP card delivered

25 May 2015: EAD/AP card in hand

22 June 2015: Notice of Potential Interview Waiver issued

02 Sep 2015: Notice of RFE 2 mailed

25 Sep 2015: Text/Email notice of approval, status update online

02 Oct 2015: Greencard received

Removal of Conditions

27 Jun 2017: Mailed I-751 package to California Service Center

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Thanks. Yes waiting can be painful.

So i guess i am still a little confused.

They send a generic letter saying proceed. I take it in the letter saying you can proceed it says proceed with getting police certificates and medical exam.

So can someone say what is in the packet and what a person needs to do then?

I am missing something here or am I confusing myself with the facts?

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
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Thanks. Yes waiting can be painful.

So i guess i am still a little confused.

They send a generic letter saying proceed. I take it in the letter saying you can proceed it says proceed with getting police certificates and medical exam.

So can someone say what is in the packet and what a person needs to do then?

I am missing something here or am I confusing myself with the facts?

Everything you need to have is quite well explained on the site's Wiki:

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide

Just scroll past the I-129F part, since you've already been through that, and see what you need to do after you receive NOA-2.

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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July filer here............ 12:30am I'm woke up with a giggly excited voice on the other end saying.. " I'm approved, I passed interview!!"

Yay! Now back to bed...wait, how in the world am I suppose to sleep now??!! LOL

:dancing:

I (Todd) am the petitioner from the U.S. / Beth is in/from Philippines :thumbs:

---------------VISA JOURNEY---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

6-30-2014: Mailed I129F Packet to Dallas Lockbox......... H e e e r e WE g o o o o o!! (L):wub::dance:

7-08-2014: Received email confirmation & text of application packet receipt and case #. Texas Service Center.

7-11-2014: Received actual letter confirmation of receipt and case #.

7-11-2014: Received email notification of Alien registration # being changed.

7-31-2014: Received text/email of I129F approval (Post Decision Activity) yes, we were processed at TSC!

8-04-2014: Received hard copy NOA2 in mail confirming approved and sent to NVC.

8-05-2014: Received text/email and USCIS status update. 2nd half of Post Decision Activity - Sent to DOS for processing.

8-13-2014: NVC assigned case/MNL# !!!

8-15 -2014: Interview scheduled.....August 28!

8-15 -2014: CEAC status: IN TRANSIT to Consular Section.

8-18-2014: CEAC status changed to "READY"

8-18-2014: Shots completed 2nd day. Medical complete. received a CD, papers, and passport

8-19-2014: Completed CFO seminar (Will return to CFO office to get sticker after Visa is in hand)

8-25-2014: Received hard copy of NVC case # assignment and fwd to consulate letter in mail.

8-28-2014: 1:00 am my time...........Interview done.........APPROVED !!! :dancing:(L):wow::wub::thumbs:

9-02-2014: Administrative Processing

9-04-2014: Issued

9-07-2014: Text msg from 2GO, Visa ready for pickup

9-08-2014: Visa in hand, CFO sticker obtained

--------AOS JOURNEY-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

12-05-2014: AOS Package at Chicago Lockbox received per U.S. mail tracking

12-19-2014: Received texts/emails that file has been accepted and routed. (All three...485, 131,765)

12-26-2014: Received Biometrics appointment notice. Scheduled 1-7-2015.

12-27-2014: Received NOA1 / I-797C in mail for all three applications.

01-07-2014: Biometrics completed in Fort Smith, AR. .. went in early, they took us no problem. Took maybe 10 minutes.

02-10-2015: Received text and emails notification of approved EAD and AP. Status changed to reflect approval.

02-17-2-15: Received NOA I-797 letter only.....for Advanced Parole in mail.

02-21-2015: Received EAD/AP combo card in mail today.

03-19-2015: Received the "Notice of Potential Interview Case" letter in mail today.

06-03-2015: Requested to expedite due to potential loss of funds if vacation had to be cancelled due to non acceptable travel docs to Mexico.

06-05-205: Response denying expedite. Stated while sounded important, only cases strictly adhering to the "qualification" to expedite are granted such process.

08-11-2015: Sent "out of processing time" inquiry

08-12-2015: Received generic response stating that due to workload factors USCIS anticipates a delay in completing your case."

08-15-2015: (Saturday@8am) received email stating a recent processing action has taken place on our case. Status:Card/Document Production

"We ordered your new card for MSCxxxxxxxx, and will mail it. You can expect your card within 30 days of approval of your application.

8-12-2015: Online status changed to "NEW CARD IS BEING PRODUCED" . Couple days later, received hard copy of notice.

8-31-2015: Received text notifying that "We mailed your new card"

9-01-2015: Received GREEN CARD!! 275 days from date of mailing/filing AOS.

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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July filer here............ 12:30am I'm woke up with a giggly excited voice on the other end saying.. " I'm approved, I passed interview!!"

Yay! Now back to bed...wait, how in the world am I suppose to sleep now??!! LOL

:dancing:

congratulations :) well isn't that a great early christmas gift lol

K1 FIANCEE VISA

06-28-2014 sent 129f

07-03-2014 NOA1 LETTER

08-06-2014 text message RFE

08-11-2014 RFE LETTER(letter of intent to marry)

08-21-2014 TSC received RFE response (changed status to rfe response review)

09-05-2014 NOA2 ..

09-11-2014 NOA2 LETTER ( approval)

09-12-2014 USCIS updated they shipped our 129f to NVC,

09-22-2014 MNL## from NVC thru phone

09-25-2014 129F ( IN TRANSIT )

09-28-2014 NVC LETTER

09-29-2014 CEAC status to "READY"

10-17-2014 MEDDICAL

11-04-2014 INTERVIEW (approved)

11-14-2014 VISA

12-06-1024 POE JFK

AOS,EAD,AP

-02/28/2015 sent AOS,EAD,AP via USPS

-02/02/2015 Chicago,IL (delivered)

-03/10/2015 Receive text messages for receipt. (aos,ead,ap)

-03/16/2015 Receipt letter received from the mail. notice date was 03/10

-03/25/2015 rfe text

-03/20/2015 Received biometric letter from the mail

-04/02/2015 Biometric

-04/03/2015 rfe received from the mail

-04/10/2015 rfe mailed

-04/13/2015 rfe delivered

-04/05/2015 Rfe response review update on USCIS website said I will receive decision till June 14,2015

-05/19/2015 EAD "card was ordered to produce"

-05/19/2015 AP "case was approved"

-05/26/2015 "approval letter for AP and EAD received in the mail

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