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Robin,

Thanks for your reply. You are right. I had it in mind that the $1010 AOS fee was to be paid before he got to the USA, but you are right. We have two years to pay it after he gets here. I got that confused. Now, you are talking about $355 for the K-3? I filed the I-130 in May so I thought I still was under the old rules and was going to send $170, so according to you, I now have to send $355? Is that to cover the rest owed with the new fees after paying $190 for the I-130?

Thanks,

Deb

Deb,

Disregard my comment about the K-3 fees. I was only making a point on how excessive they are. I used new fees for future applicants.

The stress of this process can cause tunnel vission. I'm glad you will be able to continue with your K-3.

Waiting to save for the AOS fee will only push back the date you will be eligible to apply for citizenship. But that is second to getting our loved ones with us.

Keep your head up,

Robin

:)

Robin,

Thanks again for your reply. I just need to ask one more thing. Am I correct in sending $170 for payment of K-3?

Thanks,

Deb

Hi Deb

Hope you are doing okay under the circumstances. We all very well understand the pain of AOS and other fees but I believe as Robin pointed out that the K-3 is valid for two years and you will have fair amount of time to save for it. Also, if you start saving right from today, you will have even more time but I just want to say hang in there and we all will get thru this painful process. Not knowing your financial situation, I hope I dont cross any personal limit by writing about savings and all that. If I did then my apologies. That was NOT my intention. I am trying to lift up your spirit and encourage you in this painful process.

As for your question about fees, from what I know so far, I dont think we have clear answer yet for the Petitioners who sent in there I-130 prior to the fee increase and will be sending their I129F later. The best thing I can suggest is search VJ and also call the USCIS national customer service number. They should be able to answer this question, again the key word is should. :)

Robin,

A very valid point about comparing the amount of fees we end up paying for these USCIS processes and when it comes to "sponsoring" your family. Though, I always thought that the new AOS fees were a bit ridiculous(esp. for family based immigration(K3) versus employment based), I never looked at it from the perspective that you just mentioned in regards with the poverty guidelines. Great point!!! but ofcourse its only great and valid from OUR perspective and not from USCIS'. You know what bugs me the most is, even after paying all of these high fees, I probably wont see any comparable return (as cutting the wait time). If the wait time decreases by paying the high fees, then I guess it may be worth it.

Anyhow, god speed to all and Deb hang in there. You will figure things out as u 'll go along this process. I know easier said than done but things have a way of working out at the end (most times).

Gluck and try to have a good weekend. :thumbs:

Regards

Pkewl

Hello Pkewl,

Thanks so much for your reply and advice. I had gotten it confused and my thought was that we owed the $1000+ before he could come here, but since now I know that we have two years to save for it, no problem. I am going ahead with the K-3. That exorbitant fee was what was holding us back. I will take your advice and call the "helpless" desk, lol, of USCIS and see what kind of answer I can get from them as to what fee I should send in with the K-3. I hate this whole process...it is way too long and way too expensive, but will all be worth it to be with my husband.

Thanks again,

Deb

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I-130

Marriage : 3/10/07

I-130 Sent : 5/17/07 transferred from NSC to CSC

I-130 NOA1 : 6/12/07 pending at CSC

Touched: 11/07/2007!!!!!! (However, no touches on I-129F)

Touched: 11/30/2007 Touched: 12/02/07 (on a Sunday) (Guess the lady actually did put on someone's desk afterall).

Touched: 12/06/07 (Hopefully this is them working on it)

Touched: 12/07/07 (Yesssss, come on approval!!!!)

Touched: 12/08/07 (Working on it even on a Saturday. What dedication!!!)

Touched: 12/12/07 (RFE)

Received RFE: 12/26/07

Sent back RFE: 12/26/07

Received in USCIS RFE mailroom: 12/27/07

Resumed case: 01/07/08

Touched: 01/08/2008

Touched: 01/09/2008 (APPROVED)

Touched: 01/10/2008

Received NOA2 by snail mail: 01/14/2008

Interview date: 08/12/2008 Put in the "black hole" of Administrative Processing

2nd Interview date: 12/08/2008 (Rescheduled on 12/22/08 due to 12/8 being a Muslin Holiday)

12/22/08: Visa denied on the basis that his mother didn't confirm our marriage. She didn't answer any questions because embassy official didn't identify herself.

07/06/09: Received Notice of Intent to Revoke

07/27/09: Sent in evidence disputing investigation findings

07/30/09: Case processing has resumed

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Robin,

Thanks for your reply. You are right. I had it in mind that the $1010 AOS fee was to be paid before he got to the USA, but you are right. We have two years to pay it after he gets here. I got that confused. Now, you are talking about $355 for the K-3? I filed the I-130 in May so I thought I still was under the old rules and was going to send $170, so according to you, I now have to send $355? Is that to cover the rest owed with the new fees after paying $190 for the I-130?

Thanks,

Deb

Deb,

Disregard my comment about the K-3 fees. I was only making a point on how excessive they are. I used new fees for future applicants.

The stress of this process can cause tunnel vission. I'm glad you will be able to continue with your K-3.

Waiting to save for the AOS fee will only push back the date you will be eligible to apply for citizenship. But that is second to getting our loved ones with us.

Keep your head up,

Robin

:)

Robin,

Thanks again for your reply. I just need to ask one more thing. Am I correct in sending $170 for payment of K-3?

Thanks,

Deb

Hi Deb

Hope you are doing okay under the circumstances. We all very well understand the pain of AOS and other fees but I believe as Robin pointed out that the K-3 is valid for two years and you will have fair amount of time to save for it. Also, if you start saving right from today, you will have even more time but I just want to say hang in there and we all will get thru this painful process. Not knowing your financial situation, I hope I dont cross any personal limit by writing about savings and all that. If I did then my apologies. That was NOT my intention. I am trying to lift up your spirit and encourage you in this painful process.

As for your question about fees, from what I know so far, I dont think we have clear answer yet for the Petitioners who sent in there I-130 prior to the fee increase and will be sending their I129F later. The best thing I can suggest is search VJ and also call the USCIS national customer service number. They should be able to answer this question, again the key word is should. :)

Robin,

A very valid point about comparing the amount of fees we end up paying for these USCIS processes and when it comes to "sponsoring" your family. Though, I always thought that the new AOS fees were a bit ridiculous(esp. for family based immigration(K3) versus employment based), I never looked at it from the perspective that you just mentioned in regards with the poverty guidelines. Great point!!! but ofcourse its only great and valid from OUR perspective and not from USCIS'. You know what bugs me the most is, even after paying all of these high fees, I probably wont see any comparable return (as cutting the wait time). If the wait time decreases by paying the high fees, then I guess it may be worth it.

Anyhow, god speed to all and Deb hang in there. You will figure things out as u 'll go along this process. I know easier said than done but things have a way of working out at the end (most times).

Gluck and try to have a good weekend. :thumbs:

Regards

Pkewl

Deb,

On such a critical question regarding fees due, I cannot comment with any certainty. A knowledgeable person on a Yahoo Group (MAG-ANAK, a Filipino/a American group) named Ray Bacon is extremely knowledgeable in these matters. I believe he takes the stance you need to send the K-3 fee with your application.

I highly recommend getting a direct answer from USCIS. Ask for the person's name and ID number and maybe even a confirmation number if available. Include any direction with your application.

Pkewl,

I read the fee increase press phone conference with the USCIS director. The accepted overall fee increase is 66%, across the board. As we know the AOS fee went up from $325 to $930, or a 186% increase. What many probably assume is they will greatly increase the speed to adjudicate the applications. But...

Their goal is to improve processing speeds by 20% !!!!! Wow, nice value for the price. Also they commented that this will take time to ramp up. That part is understandable. So with all those fee increases, processing will go from a promised 6 months to a whopping 4.8 months! I feel so special...

I'm self-employed. I could NEVER increase fees 66% to 186% and remain in business after notifying customers they will only reap a 20% benefit from such huge fee increases.

I believe USCIS, for the most part, is a department so removed from the majority of Americans, thus public eye, they have next to ZERO accountability for their (lack of) performance.

I would like to slap the management on the back of the head and ask them what the heck they are thinking.

Ugh. Makes me so frustrated. Sorry, venting...

One more thing while previewing my post. Isn't it nice how employee-based applications can expedite their applications, but we must deal with this slower process? I would gladly pay the $1,000 expediting fee to get my wife here faster. Also K-1 applicants can get a SSN right away in their maiden name. We have to pay another $300 plus to get an EAD. What the stink. They are on drugs, or something.

Again, just blowing off steam. I trust everyone understands...

Happy Friday,

Robin

3/17/2007: Married

I-130 Timeline

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4/2/2007: Sent (Received Date)

4/9/2007: NOA1 Notice Date (7 days)

4/10/2007: NOA1 Post dated (8 days)

4/14/2007: NOA1 Received (12 days)

9/4/2007: NOA2 APPROVAL (155 days)

9/5/2007: CRIS Approval Notice, 1:23 PM CDT (156 days)

9/6/2007: NOA2 Post Marked (157 days)

9/10/2007: NOA2 Received in mail (161 days)

I-129F Timeline

------------------

4/22/2007: Sent (Received Date)

4/25/2007: NOA1 Notice Date (3 days)

4/25/2007: NOA1 Post dated (3 days)

4/25/2007: Transfered from NSC to CSC (3 days)

4/28/2007: NOA1 Received (6 days)

5/11/2007: Transfer Notice Date (19 days)

5/14/2007: Transfer Notice Post Date (22 days)

6/5/2007: Online Transfer Notice (44 days)

9/4/2007: NOA2 APPROVAL (135 days)

9/4/2007: CRIS Approval Notice, 9:23 PM CDT (135 days)

9/6/2007: NOA2 Post Marked (137 days)

9/10/2007: NOA2 Received in mail (141 days)

10/1/2007: Received by NVC (162 days)

10/3/2007: NVC Sent (164 days)

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Robin,

Thanks for your reply. You are right. I had it in mind that the $1010 AOS fee was to be paid before he got to the USA, but you are right. We have two years to pay it after he gets here. I got that confused. Now, you are talking about $355 for the K-3? I filed the I-130 in May so I thought I still was under the old rules and was going to send $170, so according to you, I now have to send $355? Is that to cover the rest owed with the new fees after paying $190 for the I-130?

Thanks,

Deb

Deb,

Disregard my comment about the K-3 fees. I was only making a point on how excessive they are. I used new fees for future applicants.

The stress of this process can cause tunnel vission. I'm glad you will be able to continue with your K-3.

Waiting to save for the AOS fee will only push back the date you will be eligible to apply for citizenship. But that is second to getting our loved ones with us.

Keep your head up,

Robin

:)

Robin,

Thanks again for your reply. I just need to ask one more thing. Am I correct in sending $170 for payment of K-3?

Thanks,

Deb

Hi Deb

Hope you are doing okay under the circumstances. We all very well understand the pain of AOS and other fees but I believe as Robin pointed out that the K-3 is valid for two years and you will have fair amount of time to save for it. Also, if you start saving right from today, you will have even more time but I just want to say hang in there and we all will get thru this painful process. Not knowing your financial situation, I hope I dont cross any personal limit by writing about savings and all that. If I did then my apologies. That was NOT my intention. I am trying to lift up your spirit and encourage you in this painful process.

As for your question about fees, from what I know so far, I dont think we have clear answer yet for the Petitioners who sent in there I-130 prior to the fee increase and will be sending their I129F later. The best thing I can suggest is search VJ and also call the USCIS national customer service number. They should be able to answer this question, again the key word is should. :)

Robin,

A very valid point about comparing the amount of fees we end up paying for these USCIS processes and when it comes to "sponsoring" your family. Though, I always thought that the new AOS fees were a bit ridiculous(esp. for family based immigration(K3) versus employment based), I never looked at it from the perspective that you just mentioned in regards with the poverty guidelines. Great point!!! but ofcourse its only great and valid from OUR perspective and not from USCIS'. You know what bugs me the most is, even after paying all of these high fees, I probably wont see any comparable return (as cutting the wait time). If the wait time decreases by paying the high fees, then I guess it may be worth it.

Anyhow, god speed to all and Deb hang in there. You will figure things out as u 'll go along this process. I know easier said than done but things have a way of working out at the end (most times).

Gluck and try to have a good weekend. :thumbs:

Regards

Pkewl

Deb,

On such a critical question regarding fees due, I cannot comment with any certainty. A knowledgeable person on a Yahoo Group (MAG-ANAK, a Filipino/a American group) named Ray Bacon is extremely knowledgeable in these matters. I believe he takes the stance you need to send the K-3 fee with your application.

I highly recommend getting a direct answer from USCIS. Ask for the person's name and ID number and maybe even a confirmation number if available. Include any direction with your application.

Pkewl,

I read the fee increase press phone conference with the USCIS director. The accepted overall fee increase is 66%, across the board. As we know the AOS fee went up from $325 to $930, or a 186% increase. What many probably assume is they will greatly increase the speed to adjudicate the applications. But...

Their goal is to improve processing speeds by 20% !!!!! Wow, nice value for the price. Also they commented that this will take time to ramp up. That part is understandable. So with all those fee increases, processing will go from a promised 6 months to a whopping 4.8 months! I feel so special...

I'm self-employed. I could NEVER increase fees 66% to 186% and remain in business after notifying customers they will only reap a 20% benefit from such huge fee increases.

I believe USCIS, for the most part, is a department so removed from the majority of Americans, thus public eye, they have next to ZERO accountability for their (lack of) performance.

I would like to slap the management on the back of the head and ask them what the heck they are thinking.

Ugh. Makes me so frustrated. Sorry, venting...

One more thing while previewing my post. Isn't it nice how employee-based applications can expedite their applications, but we must deal with this slower process? I would gladly pay the $1,000 expediting fee to get my wife here faster. Also K-1 applicants can get a SSN right away in their maiden name. We have to pay another $300 plus to get an EAD. What the stink. They are on drugs, or something.

Again, just blowing off steam. I trust everyone understands...

Happy Friday,

Robin

Robin,

Thanks once again for all your advice. I don't know what I would do if not for this site and the friends I have made on it. It is nice to vent as well as congratulate those who have made it through this horribly long and expensive process. I will be sending a fee, but I will call and find out from USCIS how much I should send. Have a great weekend all!

Thanks once again,

Deb

___________________

I-130

Marriage : 3/10/07

I-130 Sent : 5/17/07 transferred from NSC to CSC

I-130 NOA1 : 6/12/07 pending at CSC

Touched: 11/07/2007!!!!!! (However, no touches on I-129F)

Touched: 11/30/2007 Touched: 12/02/07 (on a Sunday) (Guess the lady actually did put on someone's desk afterall).

Touched: 12/06/07 (Hopefully this is them working on it)

Touched: 12/07/07 (Yesssss, come on approval!!!!)

Touched: 12/08/07 (Working on it even on a Saturday. What dedication!!!)

Touched: 12/12/07 (RFE)

Received RFE: 12/26/07

Sent back RFE: 12/26/07

Received in USCIS RFE mailroom: 12/27/07

Resumed case: 01/07/08

Touched: 01/08/2008

Touched: 01/09/2008 (APPROVED)

Touched: 01/10/2008

Received NOA2 by snail mail: 01/14/2008

Interview date: 08/12/2008 Put in the "black hole" of Administrative Processing

2nd Interview date: 12/08/2008 (Rescheduled on 12/22/08 due to 12/8 being a Muslin Holiday)

12/22/08: Visa denied on the basis that his mother didn't confirm our marriage. She didn't answer any questions because embassy official didn't identify herself.

07/06/09: Received Notice of Intent to Revoke

07/27/09: Sent in evidence disputing investigation findings

07/30/09: Case processing has resumed

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It appears the fee for MariEnMichelle's I-129F was waived. Hopefully this will apply to eveyone who sent in there I-130 before July 30 and sent in the 1-129F lafter July 30. Here is the link to his thread:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=82508

Naturalization

3/23/14 - N400 package sent to Phoenix

3/27/14 - N400 package delivered

4/3/14 - NOA1 receipt date

4/4/14 - check cashed

04/29/14 - biometrics date

07/01/14 - interview date

xx/xx/xx - Oath Ceremony

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I was just browsing thru and noticed your inquiry regarding paying for I-129F after fee increase.. You will find good info regarding fee increase and direct filing. I see that you already filed I-130 as I have done also. I-130 NOA1 although I was notified online that it had been mailed out.. it hadn't. Immigration officers told me as of last week when I called them..it still had not been mailed.."glitch in the system.. they are currently working hard to fix"..uhuh..Anyway, I (along with other VJ'rs) sent out other evidence that I-130 was filed (front/back copy of cashed check, online notice of I-30 received, USPS delivery conf. form signed/dated by uscis service center)This was included with I-129F packet. I included my check of $170 because it was prior to Fee change. Had I waited..then I would include all..but NO CHECK..Because I-129F for spouse is FREE.

See table in this forum

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...amp;hl=new+fees

As for where to send it.. see new direct filing procedures below

http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/Up...iling062107.pdf

If this applies to your situation..then I'm sure it will help.

(F) Gwen

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Ok so...its the weekend now...lets all keep our fingers crossed for a good week ahead of us. Stay optimistic everyone.

A

I-130:

05/26/07: Mailed USPS; 05/31/07: Priority Date established
09/13/07: Received NOA1 (PD 5/31, RD 5/31, ND 9/10, PM 9/11)
11/15/07: Case Approved
11/20/07: Received NOA2 by mail (PD 5/31, RD 6/9, ND 11/15, PM 11/19)

I-129F:
06/27/07: Mailed USPS; 07/09/07: Received NOA1 (PD N/A, RD 7/2, ND 7/6, PM 7/6)
11/20/07: Received NOA2 by mail (PD N/A, RD 7/6, ND 11/15, PM 11/19)
12/10/07: NVC Received case (12/24/07: Received Packet 3 in the mail)
01/02/08: Email from consulate. Interview scheduled on 01/23. Interview letter in the mail.
01/23/08: Interview in Vancouver Approved
01/24/08: K-3 Visa granted

I-485/I-765 (AOS/EAD):
02/22/08: Mailed USPS; 03/03/08: Received both I-797C NOAs by mail (RD 2/24, ND 2/29, PM 2/29)
03/19/08: Biometrics
05/07/08: EAD card received
07/28/08: Interview Notice Received. (ND 7/23)
09/29/08: Interview - Approved Class CR6

10/18/08: Received welcome letter; 10/23/08: Received Conditional Permanent Resident Card (PM 10/21)

I-751 (Remove Condition)

07/01/10: Mailed USPS
07/16/10: Received I-797C NOA by mail (RD 7/12)
07/29/10: Biometrics Appt Scheduled for 08/19/10 (ND 7/26)

09/16/10: Condition lifted and Permanent Resident Card Printed

09/25/10: Permanent Resident Card received

N-400 (Citizenship):
03/03/14: Mailed USPS
03/15/14: Received I-797C NOA by mail (PD 3/6, RD 3/06, ND 3/10)
03/17/14: Biometrics Appt Scheduled for 03/27/14 (ND 3/13)

04/03/14: Placed inline for interview scheduling

06/04/14: Interview Notice Received with Interview scheduled for 7/8. (ND 6/4)

07/08/14: Interview + RFE. Response Mailed 7/12. Website updated on 8/21 that response received. 8/25 Placed in queue for oath.

09/05/14: Oath Ceremony Letter Received (ND 9/2)

09/17/14: Oath Ceremony / Naturalized

PD = Priority Date, RD= Receipt Date, ND = Notice Date, PM = Post Marked

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Hi there,

You know I am having the same problem. I have an MSC receipt number and cannot view my progress on line. I have already called USCIS and they checked their system and were able to find our case. However the lady said it takes about two weeks for the system to update....So I guess we just have to wait....wait wait...we are at their mercy....I hate it.

4.28.07 - Married in Jalisco Mexico - Cozumel Honeymoon for 2 weeks

***I-130***

5.24.07 - I-130 Received in CSC

7.14.07 - Received NOA1 (WOW after 6 weeks, I was worried...called INS and told me CSC had a computer "glitch" causing delays on printing Receipt notices and approvals)

10.30.07 - APPROVED No email, the NOA2 came in the mail...hard copy.

***1-129F***

7.23.07 - I-129F received in Chicago

7.30.07 - Received NOA1

11.21.07 - APPROVED!!!! APPROVED. GOT AN E-MAIL ON THANKSGIVING!

03.03.08- INTERVIEW IN CIUDAD JUAREZ. VISA GRANTED ON 03.03.2008

***AOS & EAD***

3.10.08 - Case Received at Chicago Lockbox, check cashed 3.14.08

3.17.08 - Received both NOA's in the mail

3.21.08 - Received Biometrics appointment letter in the mail, biometrics Appt. 4.02.08

5.05.08 - EAD Card Production ordered GOT EMAIL (we received the same email on 5.09.08)

5.13.08 - Approval Email for EAD (so the card was ordered first, and then we were approved...hum)

5.15.08 - EAD Card Received in mail.

8.08.08 - WE GOT OUR INTERVIEW APPOINTMENT YAY...9/12/08 - INTERVIEW APPROVED

9.24.08 - Received Green Card in the mail YEAH!

***I-751***

6.15.10 - Mailed I-751 Docs to CSC, check cashed 6.24.10

6.26.10 - Received NOA in mail dated 6.21.10

6.29.10 - Received Biometrics appointment for 7.15.10

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Ok so...its the weekend now...lets all keep our fingers crossed for a good week ahead of us. Stay optimistic everyone.

A

Here here! I agree. The lack of news is hard.

Married! 03/19/2007

I-130 Process

10/30/2007 : APPROVED!!!! (in 190 days)

I-129f Process

10/30/2007 : APPROVED!!!! (in 151 days)

02/08/2008 : Interview (Approved!)

02/18/2008 : Visa in Hand :D

02/26/2008 : Moved to Colorado

I-751 Lifting of Conditions

06/01/2010 : Completed packet for I-751

06/04/2010 : Mailed packet via UPS

06/07/2010 : Receipt for I-751

08/18/2010 : Biometrics appointment

08/20/2010 : Approved

02/09/2011 : Contacted congressman due to non-receipt of card

03/28/2011 : Card received!

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Hello,

Thank you all for this great site.

John and I filed in May/June as well.

I'm not too familiar with everything yet but I surely greatly appreciate all the helpful answers you all give us.

Let's stick together...

Christine & John

Met October 2002 in Australia.

04/07/07 Wedding in New Caledonia.

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I-130:

05/24/07 I-130 sent to CSC

06/27/07 NOA 1

03/10/08 NOA 2

Our I-130 was approved in 291 days from our filing date.

I-129F:

08/22/07 I-129F sent to CSC

09/04/07 NOA 1

03/10/08 NOA 2

Our I-129F was approved in 201 days from our filing date.

Children's I-130:

01/26/08 I-130 sent to CSC

02/20/08 NOA 1

09/10/08 NOA 2 for two of the children.

09/12/08 NOA 2 for the third child.

03/31/08 Arrival in the U.S.

AOS:

I-485, G-325A, I-765, I-131.

05/29/08 AOS sent for Christine and the children.

06/10/2008 NOA 1

07/01/2008 Biometrics

07/18, 23 and 25/08 Physicals

08/30/08 Employment Authorisation (valid for 1 year)

08/30/08 Authorisation for Parole

11/19/08 SSN (valid for work only)

12/04/08 Initial Interview appointment / Rescheduling requested

02/03/09 Interview appointment / very easy, very nice officer, not too many questions, our evidences were enough

02/03/09 Green Card granted for the four of us

02/16/09 Green Cards arrived in the mail

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Hello,

Errrr not too sure how to join you guys, how do I join the thread?

Thanks...

Christine & John

Met October 2002 in Australia.

04/07/07 Wedding in New Caledonia.

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I-130:

05/24/07 I-130 sent to CSC

06/27/07 NOA 1

03/10/08 NOA 2

Our I-130 was approved in 291 days from our filing date.

I-129F:

08/22/07 I-129F sent to CSC

09/04/07 NOA 1

03/10/08 NOA 2

Our I-129F was approved in 201 days from our filing date.

Children's I-130:

01/26/08 I-130 sent to CSC

02/20/08 NOA 1

09/10/08 NOA 2 for two of the children.

09/12/08 NOA 2 for the third child.

03/31/08 Arrival in the U.S.

AOS:

I-485, G-325A, I-765, I-131.

05/29/08 AOS sent for Christine and the children.

06/10/2008 NOA 1

07/01/2008 Biometrics

07/18, 23 and 25/08 Physicals

08/30/08 Employment Authorisation (valid for 1 year)

08/30/08 Authorisation for Parole

11/19/08 SSN (valid for work only)

12/04/08 Initial Interview appointment / Rescheduling requested

02/03/09 Interview appointment / very easy, very nice officer, not too many questions, our evidences were enough

02/03/09 Green Card granted for the four of us

02/16/09 Green Cards arrived in the mail

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Filed: K-3 Visa Country: Philippines
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Hello,

Errrr not too sure how to join you guys, how do I join the thread?

Thanks...

Consider yourself joined. Welcome to the thread christineNM! :) G&A (well G) has so graciously set up a list of all of us on the thread with our timelines and estimates. I'm sure on the next update he can add you too. I wish you a speedy journey as we all hope for.

K3

04/21/07 Married to the love of my life in Manila

05/09/07 I-130 Sent at 2:00 pm to Vermont Service Center

06/08/07 I-130 Received back and resent at 11:49 am to Vermont Service Center *previously rejected*

06/25/07 NOA1 Received!!!

06/27/07 I-129F Sent at 2:25 PM to Chicago Lockbox

07/07/07 NOA1 Received!!!

07/30/07 I-129F Transferred to VSC (Snail mail notice says as of 7/24)

08/28/07 I-130 Approved!!! (notification by email from CRIS)

09/10/07 I-129F Touched

09/11/07 I-129F Transferred and pending at VSC

12/14/07 I-129F Approved?!

12/21/07 I-129F Sent to USEM from NVC

01/08/08 I-129F Received by USEM

02/28/08 St. Luke's Medical @ 7:00 am -- APPROVED!!

03/06/08 K3 Interview @ 7:30 am -- APPROVED!!

Our Timeline

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: France
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Thanks Dave and G! ... I just need to kick my lawyer and maybe things will start moving...

Christine & John

Met October 2002 in Australia.

04/07/07 Wedding in New Caledonia.

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I-130:

05/24/07 I-130 sent to CSC

06/27/07 NOA 1

03/10/08 NOA 2

Our I-130 was approved in 291 days from our filing date.

I-129F:

08/22/07 I-129F sent to CSC

09/04/07 NOA 1

03/10/08 NOA 2

Our I-129F was approved in 201 days from our filing date.

Children's I-130:

01/26/08 I-130 sent to CSC

02/20/08 NOA 1

09/10/08 NOA 2 for two of the children.

09/12/08 NOA 2 for the third child.

03/31/08 Arrival in the U.S.

AOS:

I-485, G-325A, I-765, I-131.

05/29/08 AOS sent for Christine and the children.

06/10/2008 NOA 1

07/01/2008 Biometrics

07/18, 23 and 25/08 Physicals

08/30/08 Employment Authorisation (valid for 1 year)

08/30/08 Authorisation for Parole

11/19/08 SSN (valid for work only)

12/04/08 Initial Interview appointment / Rescheduling requested

02/03/09 Interview appointment / very easy, very nice officer, not too many questions, our evidences were enough

02/03/09 Green Card granted for the four of us

02/16/09 Green Cards arrived in the mail

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: India
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Overdue on a new update with better 129F estimates (thx Robin)

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This is just to bump up the table and the thread guys...

Hope e'one is doin ok so far on this Monday... Have a great rest of the week ahead.. and godspeed to e'one... :thumbs:

Good Luck and tc

Pkewl

I-130 Timeline

I-130 sent - 05/15/07

APPROVED: 10/30/07 (168 days)

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I-129F(K3) Timeline

I-129F - sent 06/07/07

APPROVED: 10/30/07 (145 days)

NVC Received: 11/08/07

NVC Left: 11/15/07

Packet 3 mailed out by Mumbai: 11/19/07 (Haven't received it as of 12/03/07)

Packet 3 printed off US Consulate, Mumbai website and mailed back: 12/03/07

Rec'vd Visa Appointment Letter: 12/15/07

Interview Date at Mumbai: 03/05/08

K3 VISA APPROVED: 03/05/08

POE: LAX on 03/10/08; Wife was asked just a few basic questions.

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AOS Timeline

AOS Packet (I-485 & I-765) mailed - 04/01/08

NOA1 (AOS & EAD) - 04/11/08

Biometrics Appt (AOS & EAD): 04/24/08. DONE!!!

EAD Card Production ordered (CRIS Update): 05/30/08 :-)

EAD Card Rec'd in the mail: 06/09/08. Thanks.

AOS Interview Scheduled for: 08/29/2008 APPROVED

GCard rec'vd: 09/09/08. Yay.... Done with USCIS until lifting conditions :-)

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