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Congrats! I remember following your story from the K-1 days. I’m so glad things are going better this time around. Can’t wait to hear when you guys are finally all together in the States!

K-1

Spoiler

 

Mailed I-129F:   5 September, 2017

Received:  8 September, 2017
I-129F NOA1:    11 September, 2017

I-129F NOA2:     8 March, 2018

NVC Received:  20 March, 2018

NVC # Assigned: 22 March, 2018

Consulate Rec'd:  28 March, 2018

Medical:   24 April, 2018

Interview:   8 May, 2018

Visa on Hand:   21 May, 2018

POE:   8 June, 2018 (Manchester > Boston > Pittsburgh)

Legal Marriage:    27 June, 2018

Traditional Wedding: 7 October, 2018

 

AOS/EAD

Mailed Packet:   8 September, 2018

NOA1:  13 September, 2018

Biometrics: 19 October, 2018

EAD Approval:   5 February, 2019

Interview: 4 March, 2019

Approval Notice: 4 March, 2019

 

RoC

Mailed Packet:   8 February, 2021

Packet Received: 12 February, 2021

NOA1:  20 March, 2021

Biometrics: September 2021

RFE: 13 July, 2022

RFE Submitted: Soon

Interview: Waiting

Approval: Waiting

 

Posted
1 minute ago, Madeline & Matt said:

Congrats! I remember following your story from the K-1 days. I’m so glad things are going better this time around. Can’t wait to hear when you guys are finally all together in the States!

Thank you so much. 

PHILIPPINES ONLY!!!  CFO (Commission on Filipinos Overseas) INFO - Can't leave home without it!

 

PDOS (Pre-Departure Registration and Orientation Seminar) is for ages 20-59.  Peer Counseling is for 13-19 years of age.

It is required to have the visa in their passport for PDOS and Peer Counseling.

 

GCP (Guidance and Counseling Program) is for K-1 Fiancee and IR/CR-1 spouse ONLY. 

 

 

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Posted (edited)
2 hours ago, John & Rose said:

I was with them for their K-1 interview. I know I would be allowed but I never thought about my son. 

John - Shoot off an email to the embassy just to be sure.

Edited by Greenbaum
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Adjustment of Status

AOS March 5, 2014 Submitted AOS with EAD/AP package to Chicago USICS

Delivered March 8, 2014 AOS packaged delivered to USCIS drop box

Accepted March 19, 2014 Text message with receipt numbers

Biometrics April 16, 2014 Biometrics completed

EAD May 23, 2014 Employment Authorization Document approved and went to card production

TD May 23, 2014 Travel Document approved and went for card production

Receipt EAD/AP May 30, 2014 Received combo card EAD/AP

Green Card Approved July 11, 2014 Approved, no interview. Went to card production.

Green Card received July 17, 2014 GC received without interview

Removal of Conditions

Mailed I-751 Dec 16, 2015 Submitted ROC (removal of conditions)

Received Dec 18, 2015 USPS notification of successful delivery

Check Cashed Dec 21, 2015 Check was cashed

NOA-1 Issued Dec 21, 2015 NOA-1 for ROC issued

NOA-1 Issued Dec 26, 2015 NOA-1 Received

Biometrics Appt. Jan 29, 2016 Biometrics Appointment Scheduled [Completed]

 

Posted
4 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

John - Shoot of an email to the embassy just to be sure.

I will do that. My main concern is the lead time for the Korean Police Certificate. They want originals and they took the original last time for the K-1. She hasn’t been beach since the late 90s but all we have is the copy. 

PHILIPPINES ONLY!!!  CFO (Commission on Filipinos Overseas) INFO - Can't leave home without it!

 

PDOS (Pre-Departure Registration and Orientation Seminar) is for ages 20-59.  Peer Counseling is for 13-19 years of age.

It is required to have the visa in their passport for PDOS and Peer Counseling.

 

GCP (Guidance and Counseling Program) is for K-1 Fiancee and IR/CR-1 spouse ONLY. 

 

 

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Posted
2 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

I will do that. My main concern is the lead time for the Korean Police Certificate. They want originals and they took the original last time for the K-1. She hasn’t been beach since the late 90s but all we have is the copy. 

Well thank god this is not your first Rodeo. I know how you operate and it will get done, hook or crook. :thumbs:

Spoiler

Adjustment of Status

AOS March 5, 2014 Submitted AOS with EAD/AP package to Chicago USICS

Delivered March 8, 2014 AOS packaged delivered to USCIS drop box

Accepted March 19, 2014 Text message with receipt numbers

Biometrics April 16, 2014 Biometrics completed

EAD May 23, 2014 Employment Authorization Document approved and went to card production

TD May 23, 2014 Travel Document approved and went for card production

Receipt EAD/AP May 30, 2014 Received combo card EAD/AP

Green Card Approved July 11, 2014 Approved, no interview. Went to card production.

Green Card received July 17, 2014 GC received without interview

Removal of Conditions

Mailed I-751 Dec 16, 2015 Submitted ROC (removal of conditions)

Received Dec 18, 2015 USPS notification of successful delivery

Check Cashed Dec 21, 2015 Check was cashed

NOA-1 Issued Dec 21, 2015 NOA-1 for ROC issued

NOA-1 Issued Dec 26, 2015 NOA-1 Received

Biometrics Appt. Jan 29, 2016 Biometrics Appointment Scheduled [Completed]

 

Posted

Indeed!  There are some connections with NBI and we are going to see if the Korean Embassy will just “renew” the copy since nothing has changed. Hook or crook!

PHILIPPINES ONLY!!!  CFO (Commission on Filipinos Overseas) INFO - Can't leave home without it!

 

PDOS (Pre-Departure Registration and Orientation Seminar) is for ages 20-59.  Peer Counseling is for 13-19 years of age.

It is required to have the visa in their passport for PDOS and Peer Counseling.

 

GCP (Guidance and Counseling Program) is for K-1 Fiancee and IR/CR-1 spouse ONLY. 

 

 

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Posted
6 hours ago, John & Rose said:

In never thought of that. Damn.  I was hoping since he is a US citizen he would be allowed in there. 

 

You will have to report back on that.    At least there is a McDo's across the street  ;)  

Hank

"Chance Favors The Prepared Mind"

 

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Posted
7 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

 

You will have to report back on that.    At least there is a McDo's across the street  ;)  

I will report back. Any thoughts on the Korean Police Certificate?  Do I need another original or will they accept a copy of the one I got for the K-1?

PHILIPPINES ONLY!!!  CFO (Commission on Filipinos Overseas) INFO - Can't leave home without it!

 

PDOS (Pre-Departure Registration and Orientation Seminar) is for ages 20-59.  Peer Counseling is for 13-19 years of age.

It is required to have the visa in their passport for PDOS and Peer Counseling.

 

GCP (Guidance and Counseling Program) is for K-1 Fiancee and IR/CR-1 spouse ONLY. 

 

 

IMG_5168.jpeg

Posted
7 hours ago, John & Rose said:

Kids school. It starts in June in Manila. They go to a school that requires the annual tuition be paid in full in May. 

Lucky you!! I don't think Islamabad would expedite our case if I was laying in a hospital dying. They are horrible! It's sad that people don't realize how people are allowed to be abused at that embassy. In fact, they encourage it. Our own embassy...just unbelievable!!

Posted
2 minutes ago, Love To Teach said:

Lucky you!! I don't think Islamabad would expedite our case if I was laying in a hospital dying. They are horrible! It's sad that people don't realize how people are allowed to be abused at that embassy. In fact, they encourage it. Our own embassy...just unbelievable!!

I have heard some stories about Islamabad.  It is unfair that not all embassies are the same.  

PHILIPPINES ONLY!!!  CFO (Commission on Filipinos Overseas) INFO - Can't leave home without it!

 

PDOS (Pre-Departure Registration and Orientation Seminar) is for ages 20-59.  Peer Counseling is for 13-19 years of age.

It is required to have the visa in their passport for PDOS and Peer Counseling.

 

GCP (Guidance and Counseling Program) is for K-1 Fiancee and IR/CR-1 spouse ONLY. 

 

 

IMG_5168.jpeg

Filed: Other Country: Philippines
Timeline
Posted
48 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

I will report back. Any thoughts on the Korean Police Certificate?  Do I need another original or will they accept a copy of the one I got for the K-1?

They will want a new one .. that is my thinking

Hank

"Chance Favors The Prepared Mind"

 

Picture

 

“LET’S GO BRANDON!”

Posted
5 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

They will want a new one .. that is my thinking

We are going to play it safe. It may be 2 or 3 weeks before we get it but it is still quicker than the regular process. 

PHILIPPINES ONLY!!!  CFO (Commission on Filipinos Overseas) INFO - Can't leave home without it!

 

PDOS (Pre-Departure Registration and Orientation Seminar) is for ages 20-59.  Peer Counseling is for 13-19 years of age.

It is required to have the visa in their passport for PDOS and Peer Counseling.

 

GCP (Guidance and Counseling Program) is for K-1 Fiancee and IR/CR-1 spouse ONLY. 

 

 

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Posted

Awesome news!

Mahalo/Salamat!

Steve and Joan
Met on Facebook 2/24/12
Met in person 6/5/12
Second visit 10/2/12
Engaged 10/3/12
NOA10/15/12
Third visit 12/10/12
Joan got her passport! 2/20/13
NOA2 4/24/13
Fourth visit 5/28/13
CFO 5/30/13
Embassy Interview APPROVED 6/6/13

Joan passed through immigration in Hawaii! She's home! 6/13/13

MARRIED 8/24/13

AOS, EAD and AP petitions sent to Chicago via Express Mail

EAD/AP Received 11/13/13

AOS Interview APPROVED 11/26/13

2-year Green Card in hand 12/5/13

ROC (I-751) sent to CSC via USPS Express Mail 8/31/15

ROC check cashed 9/4/15

ROC Biometrics 10/1/15

ROC Approval 4/6/16 (waiting for actual card)

Permanent Green Card Arrived 4/14/16
Naturalization Interview 2/22/17 APPROVED!

Oath Ceremony 3/21/17--Joan is a US Citizen!

Dual Citizenship 7/7/22 Joan is now a Dual US/Filipino Citizen!

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Posted

Congratulations John & Rose, great news that your expedite has been approved. I have couple of questions if you don't mind answering:

1) Did you send in your expedite request before getting the case number?

2) I see that you have already paid the IV fees and I assume you will have to fill out the DS-260 online on CEAC. Do you still have to submit all your civil and supporting documents online on ceac or will your case be sent directly to US embassy even before docs are uploaded and you just show the embassy your originals at interview.

3) Would you happen to know how long it takes for the case file to reach NVC and do you have to call the embassy to schedule an appointment?

 

sorry for all the questions, thanks & congrats again.

NOA1: Feb 13 2018

NOA2: Feb 15 2019

NVC Case Number assigned: Apr 3 2019

NVC IV Fees paid: Apr 5 2019

DS-260 filled: Apr 10 2019

IV Docs submitted: Apr 12 2019

IV Docs resubmitted: May 1 2019

Case complete: may 3 2019

Expedite requested: May 15 2019

Expedite approved: May 23 2019

Case sent to Consulate: May 24 2018

Case status Ready: May 28 2019

Interview date: June 20 2019

Interview status: Approved

 
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