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jodee   30

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Time to reflect a little for me. On, Friday, Feb 2, My hubby will have spent 3 months in that sandbox called Iraq. Only 9 months to go. This is his second 12 month tour down there. He's paid his dues, he has served his country, he has done me proud, Now please, whoever makes these almighty decisions, just bring our troops home. I have had enough. I admit, this 3 months has gone quick, but enough, is enough.

On a brighter note, Tomorrow (Feb 1) is OUR 3rd wedding anniversary. And again, time has flown by. I think the fact, he has now spent, our First and Third wedding anniversary in the sandbox, says enough. I love this man with all my heart and soul, with all my being. And I want the world to know that.

JOdee

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"When a man is educated, an individual is educated; when a woman is educated, a family and a country are educated."

— Mahatma Gandhi

The timeline... (Frankfurt) for the kids visas

10/22/2007 Filed I-130 x 2 in person + paid 710 USD (355 each )

10/22/2007 Filed DS-230 part 1 x 2

10/22/2007 Received the document checklist and FRN (case) numbers

12/18/2007 I-130 petition approved, but I didn't know. I was away at the time, didn't get confirmation letters til I got back from the states.

12/20/2007 Notice of Approval arrives in tha mail. According to the date received stamp on back of envelope at my post box.

Will now wait til hubby is back from Iraq to fax in checklist readiness, even though, I have been ready since day of lodging I-130's. all except medical.

02/18/2008 Faxed the "checklist" back to the consulate.

02/25/2008 Medicals completed.

02/25/2008 Appt letters in mail for appt on March 7th. Cant go due to prior military commitments. Emailed consulate and received an amended appt date of March 12th 2008.

03/12/2008 Visa interview - APPROVED x 2

03/27/2008 Visa's finally generated. I emailed the consulate. they apologised for the delay. They forgot to issue the visas after approval.

03/31/2008 Received visas

04/26/2008 Flying out of Frankfurt to next duty station on orders.

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raymaga Mentor

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Hope your hubby comes home safe and sound really soon!!!

Happy Anniversary, by the way!!!!

"THE SHORT STORY"

KURT & RAYMA (K-1 Visa)

Oct. 9/03... I-129F sent to NSC

June 10/04... K-1 Interview - APPROVED!!!!

July 31/04... Entered U.S.

Aug. 28/04... WEDDING DAY!!!!

Aug. 30/04... I-485, I-765 & I-131 sent to Seattle

Dec. 10/04... AOS Interview - APPROVED!!!!! (Passport stamped)

Sept. 9/06... I-751 sent to NSC

May 15/07... 10-Yr. PR Card arrives in the mail

Sept. 13/07... N-400 sent to NSC

Aug. 21/08... Interview - PASSED!!!!

Sept. 2/08... Oath Ceremony

Sept. 5/08... Sent in Voter Registration Card

Sept. 9/08... SSA office to change status to "U.S. citizen"

Oct. 8/08... Applied in person for U.S. Passport

Oct. 22/08... U.S. Passport received

DONE!!! DONE!!! DONE!!! DONE!!!

KAELY (K-2 Visa)

Apr. 6/05... DS-230, Part I faxed to Vancouver Consulate

May 26/05... K-2 Interview - APPROVED!!!!

Sept. 5/05... Entered U.S.

Sept. 7/05... I-485 & I-131 sent to CLB

Feb. 22/06... AOS Interview - APPROVED!!!!! (Passport NOT stamped)

Dec. 4/07... I-751 sent to NSC

May 23/08... 10-Yr. PR Card arrives in the mail

Mar. 22/11.... N-400 sent to AZ

June 27/11..... Interview - PASSED!!!

July 12/11..... Oath Ceremony

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Jodee, thinking of you and your wonderful hubby and wishing you a happy anniversary. It must be awful to have him there, and I just want to say He and you have the gratitude of a grateful nation for your sacrifices.

Thank you both from the bottom of my heart.

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Wishing you a safe reunion soon .......... twelve months is too long, two tours in three years is ridiculous, I can think of no other job where such sacrifices are required both of the employee and those they love and hold dear I have absolutely no comprehension how you cope day to day, month to month, kudos to you to you both!!!!

LifeacrossthePond

Removing Conditions (here we go again)

July 27th I-751 sent to Nebraska

July 30th USPS delivered

Aug 22nd check cashed

Aug 23rd I797C received - case been transferred to California

Aug 29th Biometrics Appt Letter arrived

Sept 12th Biometrics Appt Pittsburgh

Sept 24th email notice of Approval - card ordered !!!!!!

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Happy Anniversary to you and your husband!! May these next 9 months fly by for you so you can be with your dear hubby.

October 31, 2016 I-130 sent to Chicago Lockbox

November 4, 2016 Received text case sent to Nebraska

November 10, 2016 Received Hard copy of NOA1

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TracyLuis Proficient

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I really feel for you and your situation. May your husband return to you quickly and safely.

God Bless (L)

ONE DAY AT A TIME....

REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS

12/30/2008: Overnighted I-751 package to VSC

01/06/2009: Check cashed

01/06/2009: NOA (arrived 01/09/09)

01/23/2009: Biometrics appt letter received

01/31/2009: Biometrics scheduled

05/20/2009: APPROVED

06/23/2009: 10 Year Green Card arrived

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Congratulations on your anniversary and Claudeth and I will pray for all our troops safe return!

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United States & Republic of the Philippines

"Life is hard; it's harder if you're stupid." John Wayne

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sister jodee, my best to you and your husband on your anni...and my thoughts and prayers for him......your brother dean

Peace to All creatures great and small............................................

But when we turn to the Hebrew literature, we do not find such jokes about the donkey. Rather the animal is known for its strength and its loyalty to its master (Genesis 49:14; Numbers 22:30).

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meauxna Mentor

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Thinking warm thoughts for you today, jodeeee!

xxx

Now That You Are A Permanent Resident

How Do I Remove The Conditions On Permanent Residence Based On Marriage?

Welcome to the United States: A Guide For New Immigrants

Yes, even this last one.. stuff in there that not even your USC knows.....

Here are more links that I love:

Arriving in America, The POE Drill

Dual Citizenship FAQ

Other Fora I Post To:

alt.visa.us.marriage-based http://britishexpats.com/ and www.***removed***.com

censored link = *family based immigration* website

Inertia. Is that the Greek god of 'can't be bothered'?

Met, married, immigrated, naturalized.

I-130 filed Aug02

USC Jul06

No Deje Piedras Sobre El Pavimento!

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Mr. Big Dog Grand Master

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Congrats on your upcoming anniversary! I surely hope that the troops will be brought back home before long and that your husband will be back safely much sooner than in 9 months.

That said, my sincere thanks to you and your husband for the service and sacrifice to the nation.

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