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K-1 Visa Rec'd. 9/1/08 after MONTHS at Consulate

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TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   45,291

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To my bitter amazement, and only after teeth-pulling that followed hell on Earth, the consulate in Guayaquil, Ecuador kept a promise and sent out our K-1 visa. She picked it up at a DHL office, after a 7.5-hour bus ride, on 1 September 2008.

Whereas most of these "got the visa" posts are filled with whoops of joy, and are cause for them, I remain livid. I will absolutely NOT post a review of the consulate until AFTER C.'s successful passage through POE (planned for 9 October 2008). When I do post, it will be in the Regional forum, Latin American subforum, in the thread "US Consulate in Guayaquil, Ecuador." Be prepared for your computer to explode.

Thank you for your support during this time, si man.

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01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.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

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To my bitter amazement, and only after teeth-pulling that followed hell on Earth, the consulate in Guayaquil, Ecuador kept a promise and sent out our K-1 visa.  She picked it up at a DHL office, after a 7.5-hour bus ride, on 1 September 2008.

Whereas most of these "got the visa" posts are filled with whoops of joy, and are cause for them, I remain livid. I will absolutely NOT post a review of the consulate until AFTER C.'s successful passage through POE (planned for 9 October 2008). When I do post, it will be in the Regional forum, Latin American subforum, in the thread "US Consulate in Guayaquil, Ecuador." Be prepared for your computer to explode.

Thank you for your support during this time, si man.

As someone who's followed your plight from beginning to end, let me be the first to congratulate you. There are very few people who have gone through the craziness you and C. have gone through. Way to stick with it! CONGRATULATIONS, si man! :)

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TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   45,291

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As someone who's followed your plight from beginning to end, let me be the first to congratulate you. CONGRATULATIONS, si man! :)
Why, thankee, sirrah, si man, but it ain't over until successful passage through POE, si man: Will "plight" turn out "right"?

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(!).

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This is one of the happiest mornings i have had in a while seeing this post has made my day ..........congratulations to both of u :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

sara

What a journey!!!

I wish not to have the same :devil:

BTW, CONGRATULATIONS! CHEERS!!!

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wow, it's about time! And good for you standing up and fighting back. You're almost there.

Huge congratulations to you and kudos for your perseverance.

oh and... "si man". ;)

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This absolutely makes my day :)

I can only imagine what kind of "people" you had to deal with to get the visa. Sounds like a fine bunch there <_<

Your perseverance paid off and before long you will have your lady by your side.

Congratulations!!!!

Si man :P

Mama to 2 beautiful boys (August 2011 and January 2015)

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mox said:
TBoneTX said:
To my bitter amazement, and only after teeth-pulling that followed hell on Earth, the consulate in Guayaquil, Ecuador kept a promise and sent out our K-1 visa. She picked it up at a DHL office, after a 7.5-hour bus ride, on 1 September 2008.

Whereas most of these "got the visa" posts are filled with whoops of joy, and are cause for them, I remain livid. I will absolutely NOT post a review of the consulate until AFTER C.'s successful passage through POE (planned for 9 October 2008). When I do post, it will be in the Regional forum, Latin American subforum, in the thread "US Consulate in Guayaquil, Ecuador." Be prepared for your computer to explode.

Thank you for your support during this time, si man.

As someone who's followed your plight from beginning to end, let me be the first to congratulate you. There are very few people who have gone through the craziness you and C. have gone through. Way to stick with it! CONGRATULATIONS, si man! :)

You suck - you beat me to it (as did a number of other people :blush: )

It's only a short way to go now though TB so even though you still have POE to go through, you still have the visa in hand :) I am sure you will have a great POE experience (touches wood - don't want to jinx you!)

Also can't wait to read the review :whistle:

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Wow, I didn't know your story. What a long drawn out process.

Congratulations on a successful outcome FINALLY.

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K-1 Timeline 4 months, 19 days 03-10-08 VSC to 7-29-08 Interview London

10-05-08 Married

AOS Timeline 5 months, 14 days 10-9-08 to 3-23-09 No interview

Removing Conditions Timeline 5 months, 20 days12-27-10 to 06-10-11 No interview

Citizenship Timeline 3 months, 26 days 12-31-11 Dallas to 4-26-12 Interview Houston

05-16-12 Oath ceremony

The journey from Fiancé to US citizenship:

4 years, 2 months, 6 days

243 pages of forms/documents submitted

No RFEs

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The only truly good part of this is to hear so soon from so many of the VERY best VJers (among a large group of same). Si, man. Still, no chickens are being counted here until the successful overcoming of POE.

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(!).

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My Man T

Congrats to you and C. If anyone knows what you both went through, it is fer and Myself. I think you will be fine at POE and October 9 is fast approaching.

Best wishes and hopefully we will be able to attend the nuptuals.

Andy y Fer

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TE AMO ECUADOR said:
My Man T

Congrats to you and C. If anyone knows what you both went through, it is fer and Myself. I think you will be fine at POE and October 9 is fast approaching.

Best wishes and hopefully we will be able to attend the nuptuals.

Andy y Fer

Gracias, blood brother. You sure did go through it also, si man!

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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(!).

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awww YAY!

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!! :star:

Can't wait to see the POE review!!

P.S. just sent you a PM...I now know the answer to one of my questions :) LOL

Let's Keep the Song Going!!!

CANADA.GIFUS1.GIF

~Laura and Nicholas~

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Met online November 2005 playing City of Heroes

First met in Canada, Sept 22, 2006 <3

September 2006 to March 2008, 11 visits, 5 in Canada, 6 in NJ

Officially Engaged December 24th, 2007!!!

Moved to the U.S. to be with my baby on July 19th, 2008 on a K1 visa!!!!

***10 year green card in hand as of 2/2/2012, loving and living life***

Hmmm maybe we should move back to Canada! lol smile.png

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Finally, TB!!!! A big CONGRATULATIONS to you and C!!! :)

Woohoo!!! I'm sorry you had to go thru what you went thru....but I'm very happy for your outcome!!!!

AOS Timeline:

7/30/08: Sent AOS to Chicago lockbox

7/31/08: Received by USCIS

8/06/08: Check cashed

8/07/08: Rec'd NOA for I-485 AOS

8/07/08: AOS, EAD, & AP - Touched

8/08/08: Rec'd NOAs for EAD & AP

8/12/08: Rec'd Biometrics appt letter

8/21/08: Biometrics

9/29/08: EAD & AP - approved!!

10/6/08: EAD & AP - received in the mail!

2/06/09: Received interview notice for March 10th!!

3/10/09: Passed interview - husband's GC approved!!! Woohoo!!! :-)

01/2011: File to remove conditions

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