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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Azerbaijan
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Well, I officially do believe in miracles and there IS fairness in life:)

For those who remembers my story, I went through CSC center, got approved without any RFEs. Details here:http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/498853-azerbaijan-k1/page-7

Then interview went fine but we were denied for some reason. Details here:http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/511000-no-reason-denial-urgent-help/page-9

We were advised that docs will be sent back to US and USCIS will review the denial reason in 120 days. I made a decision not to wait and go ahead and fly to Azerbaijan to marry my fiancee and apply for a Spouse Visa. I got all documents ready, the only thing we were waiting for was marriage certificate. The problem I had was that In order for me to get married here, in Baku, i need a paper from US that i have never been married before and eligible to get married right now. I had gotten that paper and had it notarized and everything but i forgot it at home when I was flying from US to Azerbaijan. My step-dad mailed it to me here, but it got lost on the way here. As a result we missed our registration date, which was Sep. 27th, as they needed that paper. Since we missed that registered date, we had to wait another Month to get a new date. Well I found a way how to do it without waiting a month. My step-dad overnighted new needed document and i got it this morning. We took the document and rushed to the translation center where they would translate and certify needed doc. and then we would be on our way to get married.Right before we walk in to the translation center, Kristina gets a phone call as we walk and suddenly stops and becomes WHITE. It scared everything out of me as I thought somebody passed away or something. and then she states: "Visa got approved!" then I become White too. They said they reviewed our case and decided to approve her fiancee visa. If they called 2 hrs later we would be married and Fiancee visa would be expired.

We already sent a passport to Us Embassy in Georgia and they said it will take them 10 days to provide a k-1 visa. I will be returning to US with my baby. We cannot believe this! Everything happens for a reason. If I didn't forget that document when I was traveling to Azerbaijan, it would have been too late and we would have to wait forever before we meet again.

We think one of the reason they reviewed our case again is that I went to US Embassy in Baku and asked their help to get a new document that I am not married. So US Consular in Baku talked to me personally. Maybe they have centralized system where they saw that I am planning to get married. I have no idea. that is the only explanation.

Well, there is my short but super happy story.

I wish luck to everyone and thanks to VJ again for all the help and advises!!!

I wish patience and love to everyone!!!!

Awesome news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sooooooooooooo happppppppppppyyyyy for you!!!!

01/14/14 I -129F Petition sent
01/17/14 Petition received
01/22/14 NOA1 - TSC
06/23/14 Service Request created after congressional inquiry
07/03/14 Email from USCIS - our case is on processing hold due to pending security checks
08/04/14 No update from USCIS. Filed a case with CIS Ombudsman
08/05/14 Senators/Congresswoman cannot help with my case because security checks are pending
08/05/14 Another Service Request created by Tier 2 since no response from TSC.
08/18/14 Email from USCIS in response to second service request - still on processing hold due to pending security checks
08/21/14 NOA2 (finally after 7 months)

08/25/14 Email from USCIS - approved case shipped to NVC on 8/22/14

09/02/14 Case received by NVC

09/04/14 Case # assigned by NVC

09/05/14 In transit to the Embassy

09/09/14 Case received by Tbilisi Embassy - ready for interview

09/17/14 Interview!!! - APPROVED!!!!
09/24/14 POE :D

10/31/14 Married :devil:

11/05/14 Filed for Adjustment of Status

11/13/14 NOA1

12/04/14 Biometrics

01/21/15 AP/EAD approved

01/26/15 Card mailed

01/29/15 Combo card arrived in the mail

02/25/15 Notice of Potential Interview Waiver received in the mail

07/09/15 Green Card approved on USCIS site

07/13/15 Notice received in the mail

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Mexico
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And my eyes have tears from this beautiful story. Miracles exist, God is good! I am so happy for you guys. :wub:

Well, I officially do believe in miracles and there IS fairness in life:)

For those who remembers my story, I went through CSC center, got approved without any RFEs. Details here:http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/498853-azerbaijan-k1/page-7

Then interview went fine but we were denied for some reason. Details here:http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/511000-no-reason-denial-urgent-help/page-9

We were advised that docs will be sent back to US and USCIS will review the denial reason in 120 days. I made a decision not to wait and go ahead and fly to Azerbaijan to marry my fiancee and apply for a Spouse Visa. I got all documents ready, the only thing we were waiting for was marriage certificate. The problem I had was that In order for me to get married here, in Baku, i need a paper from US that i have never been married before and eligible to get married right now. I had gotten that paper and had it notarized and everything but i forgot it at home when I was flying from US to Azerbaijan. My step-dad mailed it to me here, but it got lost on the way here. As a result we missed our registration date, which was Sep. 27th, as they needed that paper. Since we missed that registered date, we had to wait another Month to get a new date. Well I found a way how to do it without waiting a month. My step-dad overnighted new needed document and i got it this morning. We took the document and rushed to the translation center where they would translate and certify needed doc. and then we would be on our way to get married.Right before we walk in to the translation center, Kristina gets a phone call as we walk and suddenly stops and becomes WHITE. It scared everything out of me as I thought somebody passed away or something. and then she states: "Visa got approved!" then I become White too. They said they reviewed our case and decided to approve her fiancee visa. If they called 2 hrs later we would be married and Fiancee visa would be expired.

We already sent a passport to Us Embassy in Georgia and they said it will take them 10 days to provide a k-1 visa. I will be returning to US with my baby. We cannot believe this! Everything happens for a reason. If I didn't forget that document when I was traveling to Azerbaijan, it would have been too late and we would have to wait forever before we meet again.

We think one of the reason they reviewed our case again is that I went to US Embassy in Baku and asked their help to get a new document that I am not married. So US Consular in Baku talked to me personally. Maybe they have centralized system where they saw that I am planning to get married. I have no idea. that is the only explanation.

Well, there is my short but super happy story.

I wish luck to everyone and thanks to VJ again for all the help and advises!!!

I wish patience and love to everyone!!!!

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."

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
Timeline
Posted

Happy for you guys, Congrats! :D

12/05/2013 - Married!

12/30/2013 - Day 1 - Mailed I-130 Packet via UPS Next Day Air.

12/31/2013 - Day 2 - Delivery Confirmation at USCIS Chicago Lockbox.

01/04/2014 - Day 6 - Check deposited by USCIS.

01/06/2014 - Day 8 - NOA1 Received via Text Message.

01/13/2014 - Day 15 - NOA1 Hard Copy arrived in Mail (PD: 12/31/2013).

05/24/2014 - Day 146 - NOA2 Hard Copy arrived in Mail.

06/07/2014 - Day 160 - NVC Receives the Case File (I dont really know the exact date, it's a Guess!)

06/20/2014 - Day 173 - NVC Case Number Assigned

07/09/2014 - Day 192 - AOS Invoice Received

07/23/2014 - Day 206 - AOS Bill Paid (Payment Portal shows paid on 7/24/2014)

08/01/2014 - Day 215 - DS-261 Submitted

08/04/2014 - Day 218 - AOS Package Mailed

08/08/2014 - Day 222 - AOS Package Delivered

09/11/2014 - Day 256 - IV Application Fees Invoiced

09/11/2014 - Day 256 - IV Application Fees Paid (Payment Portal shows paid on 9/12/2014)

09/15/2014 - Day 260 - IV DS-260 Form Submitted

09/15/2014 - Day 260 - IV Application Documents Mailed

09/19/2014 - Day 264 - IV Application Documents Delivered

10/19/2014 - Day 294 - Received a Checklist from NVC/Checklist fixed up and documents sent back!

10/23/2014 - Day 298 - Checklist Delivered and Scanned at NVC

10/26/2014 - Day 300 - Mailed Wife's PCC to NVC

11/07/2014 - Day 313 - PCC Delivered and Scanned at NVC

11/29/2014 - Day 335 - Sent a request to expedite the file at NVC

12/10/2014 - Day 346 - Request for expedite Denied

12/30/2014 - Day 366 - Case Complete (AOS changed to N/A and later confirmed via Phone)

12/30/2014 - Day 366 - Case Completed and Interview Date Scheduled

02/10/2015 - Day 408 - Interview Day - VISA APPROVED!!! :dance:

02/25/2015 - Day 423 - Landed in US!!!! :wub:

Thank You Visa Journey for all the help and support! :)

Filed: Country: Hong Kong
Timeline
Posted

You two are mean to be together !!! Very happy to note that u got ur approval and can flight bk home with ur fiance!! Things happened for a reason, and we cant explain it .. yes, its miracle!!

ROC Timeline

Oct. 25, 2017:  Sent ROC package via USPS

Oct. 27, 2017:  Package well delivered

Nov. 01, 2017:  Cheque cleared

Nov. 02, 2017:  Received the NOA by mail.  The date printed on NOA is 10/27/2017.

 

 

AOS,EAD & AP for K1

June 08, 2015: Sent AOS package via FedEx
June 09, 2015: Received
June 11, 2015: NOA1 email/sms
June 18, 2015: NOA1 hard copies received
July 01, 2015: Biometrics appointment

Aug. 28, 2015: EAD & AP Received

Jan. 16, 2016: Green Card being produced

 

 

Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: China
Timeline
Posted

Your story is good enough for a romantic comedy movie, so crazy!

Congratulations! :dancing:

2014-05-12 I-129F Mailed
2014-05-21 NOA1:
2014-05-29 (ARN) Alien Registration Number
2014-08-11 Transfer (TSC to CSC)
2014-09-23 RFE:
2014-11-04 Denial of I-129f :cry:
2014-11-25 Married in Zhengzhou, Henan, China! (L):luv:
2015-01-08 I-130 Mailed (FedEx)
2015-01-12 I-130 Received by Chicago lockbox
2015-01-15 I-130 Check cleared bank
2015-01-13 I-130 NOA1 (Nebraska)
2015-04-17 I-130 NOA2 :dancing:
2015-04-20 Sent to NVC
2015-04-23 Received by NVC

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Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: France
Timeline
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Well, I officially do believe in miracles and there IS fairness in life:)

For those who remembers my story, I went through CSC center, got approved without any RFEs. Details here:http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/498853-azerbaijan-k1/page-7

Then interview went fine but we were denied for some reason. Details here:http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/511000-no-reason-denial-urgent-help/page-9

We were advised that docs will be sent back to US and USCIS will review the denial reason in 120 days. I made a decision not to wait and go ahead and fly to Azerbaijan to marry my fiancee and apply for a Spouse Visa. I got all documents ready, the only thing we were waiting for was marriage certificate. The problem I had was that In order for me to get married here, in Baku, i need a paper from US that i have never been married before and eligible to get married right now. I had gotten that paper and had it notarized and everything but i forgot it at home when I was flying from US to Azerbaijan. My step-dad mailed it to me here, but it got lost on the way here. As a result we missed our registration date, which was Sep. 27th, as they needed that paper. Since we missed that registered date, we had to wait another Month to get a new date. Well I found a way how to do it without waiting a month. My step-dad overnighted new needed document and i got it this morning. We took the document and rushed to the translation center where they would translate and certify needed doc. and then we would be on our way to get married.Right before we walk in to the translation center, Kristina gets a phone call as we walk and suddenly stops and becomes WHITE. It scared everything out of me as I thought somebody passed away or something. and then she states: "Visa got approved!" then I become White too. They said they reviewed our case and decided to approve her fiancee visa. If they called 2 hrs later we would be married and Fiancee visa would be expired.

We already sent a passport to Us Embassy in Georgia and they said it will take them 10 days to provide a k-1 visa. I will be returning to US with my baby. We cannot believe this! Everything happens for a reason. If I didn't forget that document when I was traveling to Azerbaijan, it would have been too late and we would have to wait forever before we meet again.

We think one of the reason they reviewed our case again is that I went to US Embassy in Baku and asked their help to get a new document that I am not married. So US Consular in Baku talked to me personally. Maybe they have centralized system where they saw that I am planning to get married. I have no idea. that is the only explanation.

Well, there is my short but super happy story.

I wish luck to everyone and thanks to VJ again for all the help and advises!!!

I wish patience and love to everyone!!!!

This is fantastic news CONGRATULATIONS! I remember reading your denial story it made me sad and worried but God is good! I'm really happy for you!!!!!!!!!

Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Jamaica
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I have followed your story and was crushed right along with you when your fiancee got denied. You could hear the pain in your words!

What awesome news!!! Yes everything does happen for a reason and I am so so happy for you two!! Congrats!

Filed: Country: Argentina
Timeline
Posted

Congrats, what great news!!! So happy for you both :)

K-1 Timeline

2014-05-19: Submitted I-129F to Dallas Lockbox via USPS

2014-05-22: Notification of confirmed delivery by USPS

2014-05-27: NOA1 notification by email

2014-05-30: Notification by email that Alien Registration Number had changed

2014-06-02: NOA1 hard copy received by mail

2014-06-10: APPROVED! NOA2 notification by text/email (14 days after NOA1!)

2014-06-14: NOA2 hard copy received by mail

2014-06-20: File received at NVC & case # received over phone

2014-07-11: Packet 3 received from Buenos Aires Embassy

2014-10-07: Packet 3 sent (after long wait gathering documents in Argentina)

2014-10-21: Packet 4 received from Buenos Aires Embassy & interview scheduled

2014-10-27: INTERVIEW: K1 Visa APPROVED! :dancing:

2014-11-07: POE in Houston, TX & arrival into Denver, CO

2014-11-10: MARRIED :luv:

2014-11-14: AOS Paperwork Submitted

2014-11-20: NOA received for receipt of AOS Paperwork

Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Mexico
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Congratulations!!! :content:


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20 Aug 2012: Got engaged! (L)

K-1 VISA

28 Jan 2013: K-1 sent

07 Feb 2013: NOA1

04 Jun 2013: NOA2

?? Jun 2013: NVC Received

20 Jun 2013: Consulate Received

?? ??? 2013: Packet 3 Requested in CDJ (Never received!)

03 Oct 2013: Interview- Requested Petitioner's presence :(

30 Oct 2013: 2nd interview- Eligible for I-601 waiver

20 Nov 2013: I-601 waiver sent

?? Apr 2014: RFE

21 Jul 2014: RFE mailed

29 Jul 2014: K-1 approved :dancing:

08 Aug 2014: 2nd med required

25 Aug 2014: CEAC status- ISSUED

28 Aug 2014: Visa arrives @ DHL

02 Sep 2014: Visa in hand

03 Sep 2014: POE- LAX

05 Sep 2014: Married! :wub:

AOS

28 Oct 2014: I-485, I-131, I-765 sent

04 Nov 2014: Case #'s for I-485, I-131, I-765 assigned

07 Nov 2014: NOA 1 arrive for I-485, I-131, I-765

12 Nov 2014: Letter for biometrics appointment arrived

25 Nov 2014: Biometrics appointment

26 Jan 2015: I-131 approved; I-765 sent to be produced

29 Jan 2015: Card mailed out

30 Jan 2015: Combo card received! :dancing:

20 Feb 2015: DMV- Written test passed! Temporary License issued (Had MXN Lic.) :)

25 Feb 2015: USCIS Letter- Possible Interview Waiver!

12 Mar 2015: CA License obtained (Passed Behind-the-wheel test) :dancing:

06 Aug 2015: GC approved! :dancing: (Welcome to U.S. letter received 8/10)

19 Aug 2015: GC received in mail (2 year Conditional Residence)

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Georgia
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Woowowowowowowowowowowow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :dancing: Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaax! I am sooooooooooooooooooo happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CR-1 Visa

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Georgia

Marriage: 2015-01-11

I-130 Sent : 2015-07-10 - sent from abroad, auto-expedite

I-130 NOA1 : 2015-07-14

I-130 Approved : 2015-08-13 (30 days)

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Received by NVC: 2015-09-02 (in 20 days after the approval) - no email notification, info obtained over the phone

Case # assigned: 2015-09-10 (in 8 days after the case was received) - no email notification, info obtained over the phone

DS-261 filled: 2015-09-14

AoS fee paid: 2015-09-15

DS-261 reviewed over the phone:2015-09-17

Agent registration email: 2015-09-18

IV fee available: 2015-09-18

IV fee paid: 2015-09-22

IV fee showed paid: 2015-09-23 right before the end of the working day at NVC - at almost midnight EST.

AoS and IV package received: 2015-09-23

DS-260 filled out 2015-09-24

Scan date: 2015-09-24

Now let's get some patience for 3 weeks and hope CC will come without any delays :luv:

Case complete: 2015-10-21 (27 days)

Interview date issued: 2015-10-23

Received by the embassy: 2015-11-12

Interview date: 2015-12-02 (Request to reschedule for the earlier time denied.)

Approved!!!

Visa issued: 2015-12-07

Visa in hand: 2015-12-07

US entry: 2015-12-11

Social Security card arrived only after the visit to SS office, on 01/20

Green Card arrived: 2016-01-27

From NOA-1 to the interview - 141 days (4 months and 18 days)

 
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