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everyone's been quiet today! Hope everyone is having a good day, and hopefully we've had some movements in cases :)

Hahaha it has been quiet :) I'll give you an update because I have 30 min left at work.

I ordered my wedding dress yeah!!!! (I love BHLDN so hopefully its nice, if not I have months to figure it out.)

I did write both senators in Fl along with my local representative about the processing difference between TSC and CSC, it probably won't make a difference since I'm at the beginning of our journey, but the squeaky wheel gets the grease. What I did discover was that each of their websites had an option to ask for help in the visa process. Legally in Fl their office has 30 days to respond to your inquiry. So even if I get a brush off, it feels like I did something. Also, was reading old forums and a previous USCIS officer had a Q & A, apparently if the USCIS gets a request from your state's senator, they have up to 48 hours to respond to the inquiry and move your case to a special "dont' F this up file hahahaha So for all of the frustrated people it's worth a 10 minute note to see if anything happens. Happy Thursday!

11/15/2013- Met John

10/27/2014- Proposed

11/26/2014- Sent I-129F

11/28/2014- Package Received

12/03/2014- Electronic Notification

12/09/2014- Received NOA1 in mail (Notice Date 12/02/2014)

*System still says last touched date 12/03 :(

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I literally cannot believe I am saying this but we just got our NOA2!!!!! Five days after NOA1!!!! I'm so happy I could cry

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Hahaha it has been quiet :) I'll give you an update because I have 30 min left at work.

I ordered my wedding dress yeah!!!! (I love BHLDN so hopefully its nice, if not I have months to figure it out.)

I did write both senators in Fl along with my local representative about the processing difference between TSC and CSC, it probably won't make a difference since I'm at the beginning of our journey, but the squeaky wheel gets the grease. What I did discover was that each of their websites had an option to ask for help in the visa process. Legally in Fl their office has 30 days to respond to your inquiry. So even if I get a brush off, it feels like I did something. Also, was reading old forums and a previous USCIS officer had a Q & A, apparently if the USCIS gets a request from your state's senator, they have up to 48 hours to respond to the inquiry and move your case to a special "dont' F this up file hahahaha So for all of the frustrated people it's worth a 10 minute note to see if anything happens. Happy Thursday!

That's REALLY good to know. I've read somewhere they don't like it when people get their congressman/senator's involved. But I always knew I would write them too for that extra "nudge" towards helping. I've also read that a lot of senators do NOT do these kinds of requests. :(

Our lovely journey!!

10/08/2015: AOS packet sent to USCIS (Chicago lockbox) via USPS Priority mail (They received it 10/10/15).

10/16/2015: Text/eEmails received from USCIS with receipt number. We received 3.

10/22/2015: Received hard copies of NOA's for I-131, I-765, & I-485.

11/01/2015: Got NOA for biometrics appt (for 11/12/15).

11/03/2015: Did WALK IN biometrics appt - took 15 mins. Person taking said work permit should be in mail in less than 4 wks.

12/09/2015: Got email/text notification for INTERVIEW date.

12/28/2015: Got email/text notification EAD card has been mailed.

12/31/2015: Received EAD/AP card.

01/11/2016: INTERVIEW (in Los Angeles office).

01/11/2016: Case in in "CONTINUANCE". Awaiting approval. (Feels like AP).

06/27/2016: I-485 APPROVED - (FINALLY!!!) / 264 DAYS (8 MONTHS 20 DAYS)

07/01/2016: GREEN CARD RECEIVED

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That's REALLY good to know. I've read somewhere they don't like it when people get their congressman/senator's involved. But I always knew I would write them too for that extra "nudge" towards helping. I've also read that a lot of senators do NOT do these kinds of requests. :(

Interesting! Already got a response!

Interesting! Already got a response!

Ps. I wrote them this morning that was fast!

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11/15/2013- Met John

10/27/2014- Proposed

11/26/2014- Sent I-129F

11/28/2014- Package Received

12/03/2014- Electronic Notification

12/09/2014- Received NOA1 in mail (Notice Date 12/02/2014)

*System still says last touched date 12/03 :(

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Interesting! Already got a response!

Ps. I wrote them this morning that was fast!

FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!! I hope they can help you speed things along!

Our lovely journey!!

10/08/2015: AOS packet sent to USCIS (Chicago lockbox) via USPS Priority mail (They received it 10/10/15).

10/16/2015: Text/eEmails received from USCIS with receipt number. We received 3.

10/22/2015: Received hard copies of NOA's for I-131, I-765, & I-485.

11/01/2015: Got NOA for biometrics appt (for 11/12/15).

11/03/2015: Did WALK IN biometrics appt - took 15 mins. Person taking said work permit should be in mail in less than 4 wks.

12/09/2015: Got email/text notification for INTERVIEW date.

12/28/2015: Got email/text notification EAD card has been mailed.

12/31/2015: Received EAD/AP card.

01/11/2016: INTERVIEW (in Los Angeles office).

01/11/2016: Case in in "CONTINUANCE". Awaiting approval. (Feels like AP).

06/27/2016: I-485 APPROVED - (FINALLY!!!) / 264 DAYS (8 MONTHS 20 DAYS)

07/01/2016: GREEN CARD RECEIVED

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Wow Congrats! :)

Thanks! :)

Immigration Timeline

 

June 2013: Met whilst working at a summer camp in Michigan 

K1

November 1st 2014: I-129f submitted for K1 visa

February 24th 2015: Visa in hand!

February 26th 2015: POE at Las Vegas airport, then onwards to Oregon! 

March 6th 2015: Marriage (with a "real" wedding to follow next year on 7/6/2016)

March 9th 2015: AOS, EAD & AP submitted

September 22nd 2015: Interview

January 14th 2016: Two year Green card received -phew!

ROC

August 8th 2017: 90 day window begins! ROC time!

September 28th 2017: Biometric Appointment in Portland, OR

March 5th 2018: Case received by local office

August 18th 2018: 18 month extension letter mailed

December 2018: Case moved to another office

February 2019: I was emailed that I was approved and my card was in production the same day of my N400 interview 😂

N400

August 8th 2018: Window opens to submit naturalization application

August 13th 2018: N400 Application submitted online 

August 14th 2018: NOA1

September 6th 2018: Biometrics

February 6th 2019: Interview Date! APPROVED!

February 6th 2019: I was asked to return later the same day for my Oath Ceremony! :dance:

 

❤️ Our Visa Journey is finally complete ❤️

 

I am the Beneficiary

 

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Hahaha it has been quiet :) I'll give you an update because I have 30 min left at work.

I ordered my wedding dress yeah!!!! (I love BHLDN so hopefully its nice, if not I have months to figure it out.)

I did write both senators in Fl along with my local representative about the processing difference between TSC and CSC, it probably won't make a difference since I'm at the beginning of our journey, but the squeaky wheel gets the grease. What I did discover was that each of their websites had an option to ask for help in the visa process. Legally in Fl their office has 30 days to respond to your inquiry. So even if I get a brush off, it feels like I did something. Also, was reading old forums and a previous USCIS officer had a Q & A, apparently if the USCIS gets a request from your state's senator, they have up to 48 hours to respond to the inquiry and move your case to a special "dont' F this up file hahahaha So for all of the frustrated people it's worth a 10 minute note to see if anything happens. Happy Thursday!

Congrats!! I bought my wedding dress early this year! So very very excited! :)

06/18/2012 - We met in New York :) 

11/18/2014 - Sent off our I-129F packet to Dallas

12/01/2014 - Hardcopy of NOA1 received in the mail

12/22/2014 - Hardcopy of NOA2 received in the mail

01/26/2015 - Case now listed as "Ready"

04/02/2015 - Medical

04/25/2015 - #2 Packet 4 received

06/02/2015 - Interview - APPROVED!

06/08/2015 - AP

06/09/2015 - Issued!

06/12/2015 - VISA IN HAND!!

08/22/2015 - POE: Charlotte, North Carolina

10/18/2015 - MARRIED! Chicago, Illinois

12/08/2015 - Sent AOS package

12/11/2015 - AOS delivered in Chicago

12/15/2015 - NOA1 received via text/email 10:30pm EST

12/19/2015 - Hardcopy of all three NOA1's received

12/31/2015 - Biometrics Appointment Letter Received!

01/11/2016 - Biometrics Complete Charlotte, NC

01/13/2016 - Checked Case Status online, RFE mailed 1/12/2016

01/19/2016 - Request for Initial Evidence received

01/20/2016 - Request for Initial Evidence sent back

01/26/2016 - Request for Initial Evidence received by USCIS

02/24/2016 - EAD/AP approved! (No text, email or notification, found out via checking case tracker app)

02/29/2016 - Card was mailed!!

03/02/2016 - EAD/AP COMBO CARD RECIEVED

05/20/2016 - APPROVED.

05/28/2016 - Green Card in Hand!!!

03/05/2018 - Filed ROC to Vermont Service Sent

03/16/2018 - NOA1 dated 

04/27/2018 - Biometrics Appointment Letter (then had to reschedule due to vacation)

06/01/2018 Biometrics Appt. Completed (Very Easy)

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Hey since you guys are buying dresses already I'm interested to ask how you are doing your weddings? I figured we'd do a civil ceremony in the states and then apply for AP and do a large ceremony in Mexico so more of her family could be a part of it.

I'm interested to hear how you guys are planning everything.

K1 Visa Journey Texas Service Center

10/25/2014 - I-129F Sent

10/30/2014 - I-129F Arrives in Texas

11/04/2014 - I-129F NOA1 (Email and Text Message) (5 days)

11/05/2014 - I-129F Alien Registration Number Changed

11/08/2014 - I-129F NOA1 (Physical Letter)

06/09/2015 - I-129F NOA2 Electronic Notification!!! (222 Days)

06/15/2015 - I-129F NOA2 Physical Letter

06/19/2015 - I-129F Packet Mailed to NVC

07/01/2015 - NVC Assigned Case/Invoice Number

07/07/2015 - Package Arrives at Consulate (CDJ) *Case Ready*

07/10/2015 - Package 3 Sent out by Consulate

07/17/2015 - Package 3 Received

08/10/2015 - Medical Complete (Mexico City)

08/20/2015 - ACS Biometrics Complete (Juarez)

08/21/2015 - Interview Complete (Juarez) -- APPROVED!!!

08/24/2015 - Visa Printed and Left Consulate

08/25/2015 - Visa Arrived DHL in Mexico City

10/03/2015 - POE: LAX

10/08/2015 - Wedding Santa Barbara

AOS/EAD/AP Journey

12/16/2015 - AOS Sent (w/ EAD and AP)

12/18/2015 - AOS Packet Delivered to Chicago

01/29/2016 - Inquiry on Status of Biometrics Appointment Letter

02/16/2016 - USCIS Response: "Information has been entered into the system"

02/25/2016 - Biometrics Letter Received (March 3, 2016 Appointment)

03/03/2016 - Biometrics Completed (EAD and AOS)

03/21/2016 - Request of Status EAD/AP - "Expect Reply April 6"

04/06/2016 - Submit Second Request for Status

04/12/2016 - Ombudsman Request for Support

04/15/2016 - EAD and AP Approved!

04/19/2016 - EAD/AP Combo Card Mailed from USCIS

04/21/2016 - EAD/AP Combo Card Received

05/23/2016 - AOS Interview Scheduled (6/27/2016)

06/27/2016 - AOS Interview Complete (Recommend Approval!)

06/28/2016 - New Card Ordered / Approved (Formal Notice)

06/30/2016 - Mailed Green Card

07/02/2016 - Green Card Received (2-year conditional)

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Hey since you guys are buying dresses already I'm interested to ask how you are doing your weddings? I figured we'd do a civil ceremony in the states and then apply for AP and do a large ceremony in Mexico so more of her family could be a part of it.

I'm interested to hear how you guys are planning everything.

We are planning to do a courthouse marriage whilst we save up for the real deal.

Immigration Timeline

 

June 2013: Met whilst working at a summer camp in Michigan 

K1

November 1st 2014: I-129f submitted for K1 visa

February 24th 2015: Visa in hand!

February 26th 2015: POE at Las Vegas airport, then onwards to Oregon! 

March 6th 2015: Marriage (with a "real" wedding to follow next year on 7/6/2016)

March 9th 2015: AOS, EAD & AP submitted

September 22nd 2015: Interview

January 14th 2016: Two year Green card received -phew!

ROC

August 8th 2017: 90 day window begins! ROC time!

September 28th 2017: Biometric Appointment in Portland, OR

March 5th 2018: Case received by local office

August 18th 2018: 18 month extension letter mailed

December 2018: Case moved to another office

February 2019: I was emailed that I was approved and my card was in production the same day of my N400 interview 😂

N400

August 8th 2018: Window opens to submit naturalization application

August 13th 2018: N400 Application submitted online 

August 14th 2018: NOA1

September 6th 2018: Biometrics

February 6th 2019: Interview Date! APPROVED!

February 6th 2019: I was asked to return later the same day for my Oath Ceremony! :dance:

 

❤️ Our Visa Journey is finally complete ❤️

 

I am the Beneficiary

 

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Hey since you guys are buying dresses already I'm interested to ask how you are doing your weddings? I figured we'd do a civil ceremony in the states and then apply for AP and do a large ceremony in Mexico so more of her family could be a part of it.

I'm interested to hear how you guys are planning everything.

That's pretty much what we are doing too!

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Hey since you guys are buying dresses already I'm interested to ask how you are doing your weddings? I figured we'd do a civil ceremony in the states and then apply for AP and do a large ceremony in Mexico so more of her family could be a part of it.

I'm interested to hear how you guys are planning everything.

Vegas! lol Since we have no way to plan, it's Elvis hahahaha we decided we will figure it out from there if we want to do one in Ireland with his family.

11/15/2013- Met John

10/27/2014- Proposed

11/26/2014- Sent I-129F

11/28/2014- Package Received

12/03/2014- Electronic Notification

12/09/2014- Received NOA1 in mail (Notice Date 12/02/2014)

*System still says last touched date 12/03 :(

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Vegas! lol Since we have no way to plan, it's Elvis hahahaha we decided we will figure it out from there if we want to do one in Ireland with his family.

Now I'm jealous. I brought up Vegas..star wars wedding...she thought I was joking...I was..half joking :(

K1 Visa Journey Texas Service Center

10/25/2014 - I-129F Sent

10/30/2014 - I-129F Arrives in Texas

11/04/2014 - I-129F NOA1 (Email and Text Message) (5 days)

11/05/2014 - I-129F Alien Registration Number Changed

11/08/2014 - I-129F NOA1 (Physical Letter)

06/09/2015 - I-129F NOA2 Electronic Notification!!! (222 Days)

06/15/2015 - I-129F NOA2 Physical Letter

06/19/2015 - I-129F Packet Mailed to NVC

07/01/2015 - NVC Assigned Case/Invoice Number

07/07/2015 - Package Arrives at Consulate (CDJ) *Case Ready*

07/10/2015 - Package 3 Sent out by Consulate

07/17/2015 - Package 3 Received

08/10/2015 - Medical Complete (Mexico City)

08/20/2015 - ACS Biometrics Complete (Juarez)

08/21/2015 - Interview Complete (Juarez) -- APPROVED!!!

08/24/2015 - Visa Printed and Left Consulate

08/25/2015 - Visa Arrived DHL in Mexico City

10/03/2015 - POE: LAX

10/08/2015 - Wedding Santa Barbara

AOS/EAD/AP Journey

12/16/2015 - AOS Sent (w/ EAD and AP)

12/18/2015 - AOS Packet Delivered to Chicago

01/29/2016 - Inquiry on Status of Biometrics Appointment Letter

02/16/2016 - USCIS Response: "Information has been entered into the system"

02/25/2016 - Biometrics Letter Received (March 3, 2016 Appointment)

03/03/2016 - Biometrics Completed (EAD and AOS)

03/21/2016 - Request of Status EAD/AP - "Expect Reply April 6"

04/06/2016 - Submit Second Request for Status

04/12/2016 - Ombudsman Request for Support

04/15/2016 - EAD and AP Approved!

04/19/2016 - EAD/AP Combo Card Mailed from USCIS

04/21/2016 - EAD/AP Combo Card Received

05/23/2016 - AOS Interview Scheduled (6/27/2016)

06/27/2016 - AOS Interview Complete (Recommend Approval!)

06/28/2016 - New Card Ordered / Approved (Formal Notice)

06/30/2016 - Mailed Green Card

07/02/2016 - Green Card Received (2-year conditional)

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Hahaha it has been quiet :) I'll give you an update because I have 30 min left at work.

I ordered my wedding dress yeah!!!! (I love BHLDN so hopefully its nice, if not I have months to figure it out.)

I did write both senators in Fl along with my local representative about the processing difference between TSC and CSC, it probably won't make a difference since I'm at the beginning of our journey, but the squeaky wheel gets the grease. What I did discover was that each of their websites had an option to ask for help in the visa process. Legally in Fl their office has 30 days to respond to your inquiry. So even if I get a brush off, it feels like I did something. Also, was reading old forums and a previous USCIS officer had a Q & A, apparently if the USCIS gets a request from your state's senator, they have up to 48 hours to respond to the inquiry and move your case to a special "dont' F this up file hahahaha So for all of the frustrated people it's worth a 10 minute note to see if anything happens. Happy Thursday!

Am almost tempted to do the same, but like you we're at the beginning of the process basically and much probably can't be done. Another complication is that we're same sex applicants and Rubio is a ####### when it comes to same sex couples. Though I suppose he's bound by his office to be impartial.

02 Aug 2012 -- Met online

23 Feb 2013 -- Relations began (L)

19 May 2014 -- Visited! :luv:

26 Jun 2014 -- Engaged :dancing:

15 Oct 2014 -- I-129F package finished and mailed to Dallas

17 Oct 2014 -- NOA1 (email) TSC

22 Oct 2014 -- ARN updated

13 May 2015 -- NOA2 (email) :dancing:

19 May 2015 -- NOA2 Hardcopy

4 June 2015 -- NVC received (I think lol) Case number assigned.

11th June 2015 -- NVC sent to Bridgetown

16th June 2015 -- Bridgetown received

17th June 2015 - PCKT3 received
30th June 2015 - PCKT4 received

9th July 2015 - Medical (too many needles :/ )

21st July 2015 - Interview date :goofy:

10th August 2015 - Approved

12th August 2015 - Issued

13th August 2015 - Visa in hand via DHL

24th August 2015 - US arrival (POE MIA)


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Now I'm jealous. I brought up Vegas..star wars wedding...she thought I was joking...I was..half joking :(

Hahaha not sure I'd be down with Star Wars, but we gave up and told our friends if they want to join us in Vegas they can. At first I thought he was joking about Elvis, but he wasn't. As long as he's here I'd even go along with the Star Wars hahaha

11/15/2013- Met John

10/27/2014- Proposed

11/26/2014- Sent I-129F

11/28/2014- Package Received

12/03/2014- Electronic Notification

12/09/2014- Received NOA1 in mail (Notice Date 12/02/2014)

*System still says last touched date 12/03 :(

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Am almost tempted to do the same, but like you we're at the beginning of the process basically and much probably can't be done. Another complication is that we're same sex applicants and Rubio is a ####### when it comes to same sex couples. Though I suppose he's bound by his office to be impartial.

Oh no! Well you can always try the Senior guy who's democrat. Where are you guys getting married? My friend brought his partner over from Italy a few months back but they're in NY and my other friends had to have a commitment ceremony in Sarasota then get married somewhere else. Booo to Florida being extremely backward in all of their views :( I can't imagine how you feel about it. Hope it all works out. I'll keep you posted about their communication to me since I've written both.

Best,

K

Just checked USCIS and we've been approved!!!! :dancing:

Congrats!

11/15/2013- Met John

10/27/2014- Proposed

11/26/2014- Sent I-129F

11/28/2014- Package Received

12/03/2014- Electronic Notification

12/09/2014- Received NOA1 in mail (Notice Date 12/02/2014)

*System still says last touched date 12/03 :(

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