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THE PROCESS OF I-130

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The whole process was about a year to get the I-130 visa. We got married in Manila,Philippines. My husband is a Filipino citizen and I am an American citizen. I moved back to the States to file for his visa. He was denied a tourist visa to come visit so we didn't get to see each other during the whole process and our only option was to marry over there, and try to bring him over here. I was so scared it would take forever. There was so much red tape in the whole process. It seemed like it would never end.

The interview had some hangups, he admitted to some things he probably shouldnt have. They requested some further documentation related to financial means. We had to find a financial sponsor and luckily there are nice enough people out there that understood our situation. We defenitely dont have a lot of money, I was a fulltime student in school.

We finally got to the interview, but it took about 3 weeks to clear up everything he kinda made a mess of with his honesty. Then the visa was approved. He waited about two months to fly over here, and had no problems. It took about 3 weeks to get his social security number and about two for his permanent residency card. We didnt file for the K3 or the K1 visa. We went straight for the big one, and it worked. He can work, go to school, basicly do everything an American citizen (besides vote) can do.

It was very long and throughout the whole process I was always on this website looking for answers and support. It took me awhile to come back on to finish my timeline and share my story, but I did it all myself. No lawyers, no visits, hardly any money. But I did it, and it worked. ONE YEAR ... just one year. SO thanks for all the support and I hope this story is helpful to other people out there who are doing the same thing.

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
Timeline

Congrats! It's probably a good thing that your husband delayed everything by being honest - it could have been a LOT longer if they found out he was being dishonest. Enjoy your new life together :)

Sandy

Michael's I-130:

NOA1: 5-10-2006----updated w/ citizenship: 9-25-06----had to call back 10/25, touch 10/26

12/06/06 - Approved!- - - 12/08/06 - Touch---01/25/07 - Touch

I130 at NVC

12/14/06 - case number assigned

12/25/06 - DS3032 & AOS Fee Bill Mailed (phone system updated 12/27)

12/27/06 - emailed choice of agent; 12/29/06 - received email from NVC confirming choice of agent!

01/01/07 - NVC generated IV Fee Bill (postmarked 1/17 though!)

01/03/07 - returned AoS Fee Bill via Priority Mail (James' shortcut)

01/15/07 - NVC generated AOS package

01/22/07 - received IV Fee Bill - overnighted back to NVC same day

01/27/07 - recieved I864 package; 01/29/07 - overnighted I864 to NVC

01/29/07 - DS230 generated (phone system not updated, email response 2/5/07)

02/05/07 - mailed DS-230 to NVC via express mail

02/20/07 - CASE COMPLETE!!

04/18/07 - INTERVIEW!!!! - APPROVED!!!!

Michael's K-3:

09/28/06 - NOA1

1/25/07 - approved ...NOA2 via snail mail - 1/29/07

03/16/07 - chose not to return packet 3 to Montreal

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Canada
Timeline

Congrats! Glad to see things worked out. :)

K3 Timeline - 2006-11-20 to 2007-03-19

See the comments section in my timeline for full details of my K3 dates, transfers and touches. Also see my Vancouver consulate review and my POE review.

AOS & EAD Timeline

2007-04-16: I-485 and I-765 sent to Chicago (My AOS/EAD checklist)

2007-04-17: Received at Chicago

2007-04-23: NOA1 date (both)

2007-05-10: Biometrics appointment (both - Biometrics review)

2007-06-05: AOS interview letter date

2007-06-13: AOS interview letter received in mail

2007-07-03: EAD card production ordered

2007-07-07: EAD card received! (yay!)

2007-08-23: AOS interview (Documents / Interview review)

2007-08-23: Green card production ordered!!!

2007-08-24: Welcome notice mailed!

2007-08-27: Green card production ordered again... ?

2007-08-28: Welcome notice received!

2007-09-01: Green card received!

Done with USCIS until May 23, 2009!

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Congratulations! :thumbs: It is worth the wait!!! God Bless!!! :yes:

HELEN

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22 February 2010 - mailed the N-400 packet

02 March 2010 - Check encashed/I-797C NOA

03 March 2010 - USCIS Acceptance Confirmation via e-mail and text message

06 March 2010 - received I-797C, Notice of Action/Receipt

01 April 2010 - Biometrics Appointment (Biometrics done 4/7/10)

27 April 2010 - received I-797C/ Request to Appear for Naturalization Interview

02 June 2010 - Interview schedule

17 June 2010 - Oath Taking (Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, CA)

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Filed: K-3 Visa Country: Australia
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Thanks for sharing your story! I know this is a tough process and sometimes I have to watch what I'm saying and stop b!tching to my hubby about being apart and this visa stuff. Really I've only been waiting a bit over 5 months, and all things considered I really should try and be more patient. Though this site is great for those down times when you just want to vent.

Its great to hear that good things do happen to those who wait. Its a joy that you both have managed to get through the journey despite the odds (especially with the no visits!). I wish you both all the best!

I-130

09/06/06: Sent I-130 to VSC via MP - sig confirm, 09/08/06 Mail arrived @ VSC

09/11/06: NOA1

09/18/06: Received NOA1 in the mail

09/19/06: Touched

09/20/06: Touched

I-129F

09/23/06: Sent I-129F (new form) to Chi P.O Box via MP - certified mail w/ return receipt

09/25/06: Mail arrived @ Chi

09/27/06: NOA1

09/28/06: Touched (no status change) - check $

09/29/06: Received NOA1 in the mail

10/03/06: Touched

10/04/06: Touched

10/26/06: Touched - case transferred Chi to VSC

10/27/06: Touched

11/04/06: Touched - VSC received case on 11/3

11/07/06: Touched

11/08/06: Touched

11/09/06: Touched - case now pending 11/18

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

I'm also at FBI

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thanks for sharin'... :thumbs:

congrats!!! :dance:

zCR-1 TIMELINE

10/25/06 - NOA1

01/18/07 - NOA2

01/29/07 - NVC Recv'd

02/05/07 - Choice of agent sent thru email

02/07/07 - I-864 Bill Generated

02/08/07 - NVC accepted choice of agent

02/09/07 - I-864 Bill Rec'd via mail

02/12/07 - IV Bill Generated

02/14/07 - Pay I-864 Bill

02/23/07 - IV Bill Recv'd

02/24/07 - Pay IV Bill

03/05/07 - DS-230 Generated

03/07/07 - I-864 Forms Recv'd

03/15/07 - I-864 Sent

03/17/07 - DS-230 Recv'd

03/19/07 - DS-230 Sent

04/16/07 - Recv'd RFE

05/02/07 - Case Complete!

05/22/07 - Case Forwarded To Manila

06/26/07 - Medical Exam & Interview Schedule

06/29/07 - Visa Received!

07/06/07 - Flight to US

07/24/07 - Apply for SSN

07/30/07 - Recv'd SSN

08/03/07 - Recv'd Green Card

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