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Chaneydic1333   29

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We had our interview today and it was approved. I want to thank visa journey. Dwheels, Ryan, Boiler , Ebonowor (forgot how to spell your screen name) and others who are at times harsh but mostly right in their advice. Thank you guys. I'll write a review later but just to let you know that if you're interviewing in Accra, take a bag load of evidence. Don't be shy, bring with you overwhelming, shoulders breaking, paper stacking, folder stacking evidence and be truthful! You will be granted. No voodoo, just preparation. I did not front load, back load, side load, I took everything I had there and by Gods grace, my wife and kid will be joining me in the land of the free. Good luck to everyone else. I will post to you our war room and review of our very short short interview. ? Glory!

Married: 2013: 2013-12-28

USCISI-130 sent: 2014-10-30(Nebraska)

I-130 NO1: 2014-11-06

I-130 Approved : 2015-04-01

USCIS mailed: 2015-04-10

NVC RECEIVED :2015-04-16

Case # Assigned: 2015-04-22

Received DS-261: 2015-04-22

Submitted Ds-261: 2015-04-22

AOS Bill Invoiced: 2015-04-23

AOS Bill Paid: 2015-04-23

Submit AOS and IV packages: 2015-04-25

Scan dates for both packages: 2015-04-27

Ds-261 Reviewed over the phone: 2015-05-01 (9 days after submission)

IV Bill invoiced: 2015-05-04

IV Bill paid: 2015-05-08

AOS checklist received by NVC: 2015-06-19

IV Bill online paid again:: double payment but will get me through ds-260 ( email request for refund will be sent soon) 2015-06-21

IV Bill shows as paid: 2015-06-23

IV Application DS-260 FINALLY SUBMITTED: 2015-06-24

(I guess scan date is 2015-06-24)Hopefully, a shorter wait to case complete.

CASE COMPLETE !!! August 5th 2015

Interview date ***finally. November 10th, 2015

Interview Results: APPROVED! Less than 5 minutes. Glory to God.

POE: .....JFK

LoveinGhana! Rising Star

LoveinGhana!   55

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We had our interview today and it was approved. I want to thank visa journey. Dwheels, Ryan, Boiler , Ebonowor (forgot how to spell your screen name) and others who are at times harsh but mostly right in their advice. Thank you guys. I'll write a review later but just to let you know that if you're interviewing in Accra, take a bag load of evidence. Don't be shy, bring with you overwhelming, shoulders breaking, paper stacking, folder stacking evidence and be truthful! You will be granted. No voodoo, just preparation. I did not front load, back load, side load, I took everything I had there and by Gods grace, my wife and kid will be joining me in the land of the free. Good luck to everyone else. I will post to you our war room and review of our very short short interview. ? Glory!

I am so happy for you!!!! God bless!

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Marriage: June 15, 2015

File I-130: June 29, 2015

USCIS PD: June 30, 2015

NOA 1: July 2, 2015 (Nebraska)

NOA 2: December 10, 2015 (161 days)

NOA 2- Hard copy: December 16, 2015

Case Sent to NVC: December 17, 2015

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NVC:

Case received: December 21, 2015

Case and IIN#: January 5, 2016

Choice of Agent -DS-261: January 6, 2016

AOS Fee Invoiced: January 6, 2016

AOS Fee Paid: January 6, 2016

IV Fee Invoiced: January 7, 2016

IV Fee Paid: January 19, 2016

DS-260 Completed: January 19, 2016

Sent AOS & IV Packets: January 28, 2016

Scan Date: January 29, 2016

Case Complete: March 2, 2016

Interview Scheduled & Letter Received: May 25, 2016

Interview Date: July 18, 2016

Visa In Hand:

POE:

CallMeShams Community Regular

CallMeShams   34

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Jamaica
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We had our interview today and it was approved. I want to thank visa journey. Dwheels, Ryan, Boiler , Ebonowor (forgot how to spell your screen name) and others who are at times harsh but mostly right in their advice. Thank you guys. I'll write a review later but just to let you know that if you're interviewing in Accra, take a bag load of evidence. Don't be shy, bring with you overwhelming, shoulders breaking, paper stacking, folder stacking evidence and be truthful! You will be granted. No voodoo, just preparation. I did not front load, back load, side load, I took everything I had there and by Gods grace, my wife and kid will be joining me in the land of the free. Good luck to everyone else. I will post to you our war room and review of our very short short interview. ? Glory!

Congrats on the approval. Don't think I ever heard of a short interview at that Embassy.

Also interesting that you were able to present your evidence at the interview, I have heard of instances where they don't even look at that and just deny folks.

Chaneydic1333 Explorer

Chaneydic1333   29

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Congrats on the approval. Don't think I ever heard of a short interview at that Embassy.

Also interesting that you were able to present your evidence at the interview, I have heard of instances where they don't even look at that and just deny folks.

Yes they focused on one particular issue in 2011 but once that clarification was given, it was pretty much over. Organization is key.our folders and evidence were very organized.

Married: 2013: 2013-12-28

USCISI-130 sent: 2014-10-30(Nebraska)

I-130 NO1: 2014-11-06

I-130 Approved : 2015-04-01

USCIS mailed: 2015-04-10

NVC RECEIVED :2015-04-16

Case # Assigned: 2015-04-22

Received DS-261: 2015-04-22

Submitted Ds-261: 2015-04-22

AOS Bill Invoiced: 2015-04-23

AOS Bill Paid: 2015-04-23

Submit AOS and IV packages: 2015-04-25

Scan dates for both packages: 2015-04-27

Ds-261 Reviewed over the phone: 2015-05-01 (9 days after submission)

IV Bill invoiced: 2015-05-04

IV Bill paid: 2015-05-08

AOS checklist received by NVC: 2015-06-19

IV Bill online paid again:: double payment but will get me through ds-260 ( email request for refund will be sent soon) 2015-06-21

IV Bill shows as paid: 2015-06-23

IV Application DS-260 FINALLY SUBMITTED: 2015-06-24

(I guess scan date is 2015-06-24)Hopefully, a shorter wait to case complete.

CASE COMPLETE !!! August 5th 2015

Interview date ***finally. November 10th, 2015

Interview Results: APPROVED! Less than 5 minutes. Glory to God.

POE: .....JFK

Joey & NaYa Explorer

Joey & NaYa   13

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Congrats man. I'm working on mine and just received an RFE for Marriage Certificate. Can I send you a private message to ask a few questions please? You can also check my activity to see the topic I started. Thanks

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Ebunoluwa   6,136

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Congratulations and a happy reunion !

Spoiler

 

I-129F Sent : 3-31-2014, NOA2: 4-6-2014

NVC Received : some dinkelsberry yehoo in the house of clingons send our petition to the wrong consulate.

Consulate Received : July 30,2014 Transfer to right embassy complete.

Interview Date : Oct 22, 2014

Interview Result : AP , requesting another PC (not expired) and certified divorce decree (was submitted)Stokes interview via phone for petitioner 4 hrs after interview.

Oct 23 email notification visa approved.
Visa Received : Nov. 3 , 2014 VISA IN HAND.

US Entry : Nov. 21, 2014

Marriage : Dec 27, 2014

AOS send : May 12, 2015, received May 14, 2015 USPS priority

Email &text : May 18, 2015, check cashed May 19,2015, return receipt May 21, 2015 stamped USCIS Lockbox, NOA1 (3x) May 22,2015

Biometrics : June 1, 2015 letter received for appointment June 8, 2015, successful walk-in June 1, 2015

RFE : June 12, 2015 for income not meeting guideline. Income does ( ! ) exceed guideline.

RFE response : June 26, 2015 returned with a boat load full of financial evidence.

UPDATE: July 5, 2015 updated on all 3 cases, RFE received June 30, 2015.

Service request : Aug 12, 2015, letter received that it will be processed within 90 days from receipt of RFE.

UPDATE: Aug 24, 2015, EAD card being produced/ordered. ( 102 days from AOS receipt day and 55 days from RFE response received.) Thank you Jesus !

Emails : Aug 24, 2015, EAD approved, EAD card ordered.

I-797 EAD/AP approval notice received : Aug 27, 2015

EAD/AP combo card mailed : Aug 27, 2015, EAD/AP combo card received: Aug 31, 2015

Renewal application send for EAD/AP : May 31,2016 (AOS pending over 1 year). Received June 2, 2016,Notice date June7, 2016, emails,texts, NOA1 hard copy

Service request for pending AOS April 21, 2016, case not assigned yet.
Service request for pending AOS June 14, 2016, tier 2 said performing background checks.
Expedite request for EAD/AP Aug 3, 2016, Aug10 notification >request was received, assigned, completed. RFE letter requesting evidence for expedite, docs faxed Aug18

*Service request for I-485 Aug 3, 2016, Aug11 notification> request was assigned. Service request Dec 2, 2016.
AOS Interview letter received Aug 12, 2016

AOS Interview September 21, 2016.

Second Biometrics appointment letters received for EAD and AOS on Aug 15, 2016 for Aug 17 ( 2 day notice).

Second Biometrics completed Aug 17, 2016

Third Biometrics appointment letter received Aug 19, 2016 for Sept. 1, 2016. WTH ?!

EAD/AP (renewal) approval Aug 22, 2016, NOA2 received Aug 25, 2016

Renewal EAD in production notification text and online, expedite successful 4 days after RFE request response was faxed, Aug25mailed,Aug29received.

Sept. 21 Interview, 2 hour interview, we were separated and asked about 50 questions each for an hour each. IO was firm but professional, some smiles.
Several service requests made, contacted Senator and Ombudsman. Background checks still pending.
July 21, 2017 HOME VISIT.  Went well. Topic thread in AOS forum.
Waiting to skip ROC and get 10 yr GC due to over 2 year while pending AOS
AOS APPROVED Oct. 4, 2017 * Green card in hand Oct 13, 2017 !!!!!

First K1 denied after 16 month of AP. Refiled. We are a couple since 2009. Not a sprint but a matter of endurance.

 

Chaneydic1333 Explorer

Chaneydic1333   29

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Congrats man. I'm working on mine and just received an RFE for Marriage Certificate. Can I send you a private message to ask a few questions please? You can also check my activity to see the topic I started. Thanks

Yes you can

Congratulations and a happy reunion !

Thank you! ?

congratulations to both of you. All the best in the USA. :joy::joy:

Thank you!

Congratulations!!! Bonefide relationship AND preparedness wins the day!

That's right! Thank you,

Congrats my dear

Wish I will be the on to say this after my interview. Enjoy

Thanks! ?

Very happy for you!

Thank you.

Married: 2013: 2013-12-28

USCISI-130 sent: 2014-10-30(Nebraska)

I-130 NO1: 2014-11-06

I-130 Approved : 2015-04-01

USCIS mailed: 2015-04-10

NVC RECEIVED :2015-04-16

Case # Assigned: 2015-04-22

Received DS-261: 2015-04-22

Submitted Ds-261: 2015-04-22

AOS Bill Invoiced: 2015-04-23

AOS Bill Paid: 2015-04-23

Submit AOS and IV packages: 2015-04-25

Scan dates for both packages: 2015-04-27

Ds-261 Reviewed over the phone: 2015-05-01 (9 days after submission)

IV Bill invoiced: 2015-05-04

IV Bill paid: 2015-05-08

AOS checklist received by NVC: 2015-06-19

IV Bill online paid again:: double payment but will get me through ds-260 ( email request for refund will be sent soon) 2015-06-21

IV Bill shows as paid: 2015-06-23

IV Application DS-260 FINALLY SUBMITTED: 2015-06-24

(I guess scan date is 2015-06-24)Hopefully, a shorter wait to case complete.

CASE COMPLETE !!! August 5th 2015

Interview date ***finally. November 10th, 2015

Interview Results: APPROVED! Less than 5 minutes. Glory to God.

POE: .....JFK

Chaneydic1333 Explorer

Chaneydic1333   29

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Congrats on the approval. Don't think I ever heard of a short interview at that Embassy.

Also interesting that you were able to present your evidence at the interview, I have heard of instances where they don't even look at that and just deny folks.

Right. Still don't understand why they refused to look at it. The woman gladly accepted everything we gave her. Ekene jokingly complained about us wanting to break her shoulders. Lol I guess every case is different. People were telling me all sorts of things about not side loading and front loading but I determined I was going to overwhelm them and it paid off. Lack of evidence form the beginning can bring curiously as well so I guess it is what it is. Circumstances can be different depending on the case. Thank you! ?

Review had been written so all my Ghanaian people's can check it out hopefully, I was able to help. Thank you all once again! ???. God bless you!

Married: 2013: 2013-12-28

USCISI-130 sent: 2014-10-30(Nebraska)

I-130 NO1: 2014-11-06

I-130 Approved : 2015-04-01

USCIS mailed: 2015-04-10

NVC RECEIVED :2015-04-16

Case # Assigned: 2015-04-22

Received DS-261: 2015-04-22

Submitted Ds-261: 2015-04-22

AOS Bill Invoiced: 2015-04-23

AOS Bill Paid: 2015-04-23

Submit AOS and IV packages: 2015-04-25

Scan dates for both packages: 2015-04-27

Ds-261 Reviewed over the phone: 2015-05-01 (9 days after submission)

IV Bill invoiced: 2015-05-04

IV Bill paid: 2015-05-08

AOS checklist received by NVC: 2015-06-19

IV Bill online paid again:: double payment but will get me through ds-260 ( email request for refund will be sent soon) 2015-06-21

IV Bill shows as paid: 2015-06-23

IV Application DS-260 FINALLY SUBMITTED: 2015-06-24

(I guess scan date is 2015-06-24)Hopefully, a shorter wait to case complete.

CASE COMPLETE !!! August 5th 2015

Interview date ***finally. November 10th, 2015

Interview Results: APPROVED! Less than 5 minutes. Glory to God.

POE: .....JFK

X Factor Grand Master

X Factor   1,112

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Congrats!

Sent I-129 Application to VSC 2/1/12
NOA1 2/8/12
RFE 8/2/12
RFE reply 8/3/12
NOA2 8/16/12
NVC received 8/27/12
NVC left 8/29/12
Manila Embassy received 9/5/12
Visa appointment & approval 9/7/12
Arrived in US 10/5/2012
Married 11/24/2012
AOS application sent 12/19/12

AOS approved 8/24/13

 
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