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fip & jim   452

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I had my first interview last week and today I received the job offer. I thought the interview hadn't gone that well because my self confidence has been very badly knocked during the AOS stage. It was my first interview in 19 years and things have changed a lot during that time. I can do this job standing on my head and the pay is half of what I could earn if I wasn't starting out all over again, but it's a start and I can get out in the community and start building a life here. It will feel really good to not feel dependent on my spouse and start mixing with other people. 

 

I got my green card in March and passed my driving test last month. I risked not getting my qualifications transcribed and it has worked for me. They accepted my work history and references as proof enough. 

 

I want to thank this community for the support, advice, guidance and encouragement throughout this all. I've hit rock bottom at times so I can honestly say that I don't think I would have made it this far without this forum. You may think your input has no impact but it does, even if it goes unacknowledged. Thank you for connecting and passing down what you've learnt. ❤️❤️❤️

Dashinka Grand Master

Dashinka   24,621

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Congrats!

Visa Received : 2014-04-04 (K1 - see timeline for details)

US Entry : 2014-09-12

POE: Detroit

Marriage : 2014-09-27

I-765 Approved: 2015-01-09

I-485 Interview: 2015-03-11

I-485 Approved: 2015-03-13

Green Card Received: 2015-03-24 Yeah!!!

I-751 ROC Submitted: 2016-12-20

I-751 NOA Received:  2016-12-29

I-751 Biometrics Appt.:  2017-01-26

I-751 Interview:  2018-04-10

I-751 Approved:  2018-05-04

N400 Filed:  2018-01-13

N400 Biometrics:  2018-02-22

N400 Interview:  2018-04-10

N400 Approved:  2018-04-10

Oath Ceremony:  2018-06-11 - DONE!!!!!!!

TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   45,567

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You sound like someone to emulate in terms of resolve and persistence.  Thanks for posting your inspiring message.

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06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

Falcon Cara Rising Star

Falcon Cara   378

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On ‎7‎/‎22‎/‎2019 at 6:07 PM, fip & jim said:

I had my first interview last week and today I received the job offer. I thought the interview hadn't gone that well because my self confidence has been very badly knocked during the AOS stage. It was my first interview in 19 years and things have changed a lot during that time. I can do this job standing on my head and the pay is half of what I could earn if I wasn't starting out all over again, but it's a start and I can get out in the community and start building a life here. It will feel really good to not feel dependent on my spouse and start mixing with other people. 

 

I got my green card in March and passed my driving test last month. I risked not getting my qualifications transcribed and it has worked for me. They accepted my work history and references as proof enough. 

 

I want to thank this community for the support, advice, guidance and encouragement throughout this all. I've hit rock bottom at times so I can honestly say that I don't think I would have made it this far without this forum. You may think your input has no impact but it does, even if it goes unacknowledged. Thank you for connecting and passing down what you've learnt. ❤️❤️❤️

Good for you and congrats

ChickBoy

 
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