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Sabrina_T   22

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We were approved 28/8/14 and our case is now en route to the NVC. got real. Fast. I'm feeling SO overwhelmed at how real all of this is suddenly getting and our interview date will be soon. The reality of saying goodbye to 30 years of my life in England is terrifying! Anyone else feel like this?

Don't get me wrong, I'm stupidly excited too and 11000% sure it's what I want! I get to marry my soulmate and best friend. Just overwhelming that it's all finally happening!!!

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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Jamie & Izzy   98

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Yes, that's great. but don't forget there are huge delays at the NVC at the moment, my NVC time was more annoying then my USCIS time, sadly...

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09/08/2013 - I-130 Priority Date
02/26/2014 - RFE
03/10/2014 - RFE sent
03/26/2014 - NOA2 date

04/08/2014 - NVC received
05/08/2014 - Case number assigned
05/12/2014 - DS-261 Completed
05/13/2014 - AOS paid
05/22/2014 - AOS pack sent
06/13/2014 - IV Paid,Finally!
06/14/2014 - IV pack sent
06/17/2014 - DS-260 completed
06/22/2014 - IV pack scan date
07/01/2014 - AOS checklist
07/02/2014 - Checklist Reply sent
07/09/2014 - Checklist scan date
08/22/2014 - Case Completed!

09/08/2014 - Case left the NVC
09/10/2014 - Case is ready
09/10/2014 - Interview letter received
10/20/2014 - Medical Appointment
10/29/2014 - Interview day ...

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SweetOpossum   55

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Hello!!! What you feel is normal , it can be a little scary to leave behind the life we had, i am from México, i wont be crossing the ocean like you, but still I will be leaving family, friends, and the job I have had for 6 years. Then I remember this is what I want with all my heart and what I have been praying and waiting for since January when he proposed. Best luck in this part of the journey! You will soon become Mrs. Love of your life!!!

Philippians 4: 6-7. "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

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Sabrina_T   22

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Yes, that's great. but don't forget there are huge delays at the NVC at the moment, my NVC time was more annoying then my USCIS time, sadly...

Nvc seem to be moving along quickly at the moment. People getting interviews in London in quite quickly too.

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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RM1987   3

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We were approved 28/8/14 and our case is now en route to the NVC. ###### got real. Fast. I'm feeling SO overwhelmed at how real all of this is suddenly getting and our interview date will be soon. The reality of saying goodbye to 30 years of my life in England is terrifying! Anyone else feel like this?

Don't get me wrong, I'm stupidly excited too and 11000% sure it's what I want! I get to marry my soulmate and best friend. Just overwhelming that it's all finally happening!!!

I think it's perfectly normal to feel emotional. I had my interview back in May and fly out next Tuesday. I would have gone sooner but a number of things have kept me here until now. It seemed such a long way off when I first booked the ticket and now time is flying by and it is overwhelming. Super excited about the next part of the adventure but mixed with a sense of sadness at the goodbyes!

Good luck with the next stage :-)

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cowboysgirlfriend   1

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I am flying out in two weeks, and feel similarly overwhelmed. I am of course very happy to be making the move to be with my fiance, but at the same time I am very sad to be leaving behind my best friends, who I have known for almost 20 years. They have set the bar very high for my new US friends.

Still, all change is good :)

English girl . American cowboy. "Like a western Dirty Dancing."


my rambling blog: cowboysgirlfriend.com


20 May 2014: Filed our I129f

10 September 2014: Visa in hand!


8 January 2015: Filed for AoS (EAD & AP)

15 January 2015: NOA1

5 February 2015: Biometrics

9 February 2015: RFE

10 February 2015: Evidence filed

19 February 2015: USCIS acknowledged evidence received

3 March 2015: EAD and AP approved! Card ordered!

6 March 2015: USCIS updated: ready for interview scheduling

28 September 2015: Interview - APPROVED!

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Redflame2012   32

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Sabrina,

It's understandable. I know. I've walked in your footsteps. The important thing is to be sure this is what you want to do. The romance of the situation is different from the reality. You are leaving everything you have ever known - its like walking onto a blank page. However if you are sure, 'don't look back'. Take each day as it comes and see your future as a new adventure. Take it from someone who has been in the US for a little over 5 years.

I'm starting a 'meetup' group for new 'ex-pats' and 'old' - I wish I could have found one when I came here. This doesn't mean to say I didn't want to make American friends. It's just nice to share experiences with other women, especially as many, like myself, felt quite isolated while waiting to adjust status (ie green card). It's a pity you won't be nearer to my location as I'd invite you to join us.

Redf.

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Tavotevi   9

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Hello!!! What you feel is normal , it can be a little scary to leave behind the life we had, i am from México, i wont be crossing the ocean like you, but still I will be leaving family, friends, and the job I have had for 6 years. Then I remember this is what I want with all my heart and what I have been praying and waiting for since January when he proposed. Best luck in this part of the journey! You will soon become Mrs. Love of your life!!!

Hello, i see your timeline and notice after your noa2 everything moved quickly! I just got my 129f approved! I hope it goes as fast as it did for you!! ? but im confused because my approval letter said it went to the listed consulate, so it doesnt go to NVC?

130 PD: 3/31/14

129F PD: 4/25/14

!30 Approved: 9/5/14

129F Approved: 9/5/14

NVC Received: Anxiously waiting..

NVC Assigned Case #:

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Nich-Nick   3,354

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Hello, i see your timeline and notice after your noa2 everything moved quickly! I just got my 129f approved! I hope it goes as fast as it did for you!! ? but im confused because my approval letter said it went to the listed consulate, so it doesnt go to NVC?

The letter confuses people. It goes to NVC. Then NVC gives it a new Dept of State case number and forwards the file to the consulate.

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K-1 Timeline 4 months, 19 days 03-10-08 VSC to 7-29-08 Interview London

10-05-08 Married

AOS Timeline 5 months, 14 days 10-9-08 to 3-23-09 No interview

Removing Conditions Timeline 5 months, 20 days12-27-10 to 06-10-11 No interview

Citizenship Timeline 3 months, 26 days 12-31-11 Dallas to 4-26-12 Interview Houston

05-16-12 Oath ceremony

The journey from Fiancé to US citizenship:

4 years, 2 months, 6 days

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