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Pythos1   24

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I have been a World War II buff since I was 10, and fell in love with the Philippines at that time. And I always wanted to visit Corregidor ever since I first heard of it. Now my fiancee and I will finally be doing that. I'm excited to be touring a very important historical place in the Philippines.

K-1 Application sent 2-16-16

Received at Dallas lockbox 2-18-16

NOA1, sent to California 2-23-16

NOA2 4-21-16

NVC shipped to Manila 5-12-16

Consulate received 5-16-16

US Embassy Interview -- APPROVED!!! 8-24-16 :dancing: :joy: :dancing:

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Have a good time and congratulations on your visa approval.

K1 Visa

5-04-16 – Mailed I-129F

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7-18-16 - NOA 2

7-25-16 - Hard copy of NOA 2

8-03-16 - NVC case number assigned

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AOS

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04-27-17 - Received hard copy of AOS approval

05-03-17 - Received Green card

ROC

04-08-19 - Submitted ROC Form I-751 

04-26-19 - Received I-797 NOA Hard copy

05-17-19 - Received I-797C NOA Biometrics Appt.

12-17-20. Interview: approved

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N400 citizenship 

 

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jm302music   25

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Very cool! When I visited my fiancee last December, I could see Corregidor from the balcony of our hotel room. I found it to be quite a moving experience as I could put myself in the shoes of the residents of Manila, feeling the fear of watching the Japanese take the island from a distance, then, years later, feeling hope while watching the allies take it back.

I hope you have a great visit!

Joel

Please check out my music video for "Bright Side of the World", the song I wrote for my fiancee. You can watch the video on YouTube here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKu3SvqCBfg

Thanks for listening! :)

Joel

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I have been a World War II buff since I was 10, and fell in love with the Philippines at that time. And I always wanted to visit Corregidor ever since I first heard of it. Now my fiancee and I will finally be doing that. I'm excited to be touring a very important historical place in the Philippines.

My husband is an army veteran and his old unit fought in corregidor, not him, he was not born then but they studied about the battle in corregidor and bataan when he was in the army. It was an emotional experience and he is so proud to walk and see where his brother fought during the war. He have so many question and talk to guide, he really enjoyed it.

You should also visit Mt. Samat in Bataan.

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Filed: Aug 29

Receipt Date: Sept 2

NOA 1 Date: Sept 12 (received text/email)

NOA 1 copy rcvd: Sept 16

Biometrics Notice Date: Sept 17, received Sept 24

Biometrics Sched: Oct 5

Successful walk-in: Sept 26

Oct 13- Case ready to be scheduled for interview

EAD/AP approved - Nov. 1/2 / Received EAD/ AP Combo Card- Nov. 15

50days from NOA1/ 64 days from receipt date.

January 30-  USCIS Ap update, Interview sched on March 3, 2017

Jan 31 - received USCIS letter/ Notice for interview 

March 3- Interview, approved on the Spot

March 8 - received GC

Dec 2018 - To file ROC

 

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Somehow, it seems improper to say I enjoyed the tour, since it commemorates such a terrible time in US and Phils history. I already knew just about the entire history that the tour guide gave, but there is a huge difference between reading about it in lots of books and actually being there. I hope sometime in the future that my fiancee and I will be able stay at the hotel on Corregidor so we can explore more, and see much more.

K-1 Application sent 2-16-16

Received at Dallas lockbox 2-18-16

NOA1, sent to California 2-23-16

NOA2 4-21-16

NVC shipped to Manila 5-12-16

Consulate received 5-16-16

US Embassy Interview -- APPROVED!!! 8-24-16 :dancing: :joy: :dancing:

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I would highly recommend the American cemetery in Manila. Like a mini version of Arlington

AOS Filed : July 12
NoA Date : July 29
Bio. Appt. : Aug 11
RFE for AOS Sept 6
RFE response Sept 13
RFE #2 NOV 5 (114 days)
RFE hardcopy arrived Nov 9 2016

Had 3025 transcribed by a civil surgeon.
Mailed back to uscis
127 days=485 . . 89 days=EAD
Nov 16 2016
Nov 27 New Card Being Produced

Nov 28 Approved

Dec 2 Card mailed

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