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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (Nixz_Chi @ Nov 5 2007, 02:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (babybluesusie @ Nov 5 2007, 02:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Nixz_Chi @ Nov 5 2007, 11:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Side note -- is it true that adjudicators are assigned petitions based on the part of the world the beneficiary is from?


no, i dont believe that is true...from what ive heard, when they assign the case numbers, the petition is piled into a box with many other petitions from that same general time period, and then the adjudicators pick the next box in line...thats why the petitions dont get approved perfectly in order, but they are generally pretty close....from what ive heard, this stage of the process has nothing to do with what country the beneficiary is from...thats more of a concern when the interview comes around wink.gif


Hmmm....interesting. I read in the CSC thread, that someone called CSC to check on status, and this is what one of the adjudicators told them. Maybe that adjudicator was mistaken.


weird...there is a gentlemen on VJ who used to be an adjudicator and he said it was done the way that i had mentioned...his name is Husker Kiev, if you want to look up some of the things he has said about the process, many of them are quite interesting...i suppose it could vary though, from service center to service center, or over time
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2007-11-05 14:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (Nixz_Chi @ Nov 5 2007, 11:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Side note -- is it true that adjudicators are assigned petitions based on the part of the world the beneficiary is from?


no, i dont believe that is true...from what ive heard, when they assign the case numbers, the petition is piled into a box with many other petitions from that same general time period, and then the adjudicators pick the next box in line...thats why the petitions dont get approved perfectly in order, but they are generally pretty close....from what ive heard, this stage of the process has nothing to do with what country the beneficiary is from...thats more of a concern when the interview comes around wink.gif
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2007-11-05 14:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (lulap @ Nov 2 2007, 11:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (babybluesusie @ Nov 2 2007, 11:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lulap @ Nov 2 2007, 11:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello All,

I've been pretty quiet on here but just thought I'd let everyone know that we got APPROVED today. Check out my timeline... I too waited a long time. I'm super excited!!



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did you get approved today??? it says a touch in your signature, and nothing in your timeline, im confused!



yes, i got touched and approved today. i just updated my timeline. sorry about that!


YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY CONGRATU-frickin-LATIONS!!!!!!!!!
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2007-11-02 10:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (lulap @ Nov 2 2007, 11:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello All,

I've been pretty quiet on here but just thought I'd let everyone know that we got APPROVED today. Check out my timeline... I too waited a long time. I'm super excited!!



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wow, im simply elated to see all of this progess...what gives?!?!

HOORAH!!!!!

congratssssssssss

Edited by babybluesusie, 02 November 2007 - 10:54 AM.

BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2007-11-02 10:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (WilliamB @ Nov 2 2007, 03:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Receipt Number: EACXXXXXXXXXX

Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On November 1, 2007, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.

I'm so happy, finally!

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YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

wow, things are looking GREAT at the moment, let keep em coming!!!!!!!!!!
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2007-11-02 10:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
with the recent approvals, touches and rfes....i think things are looking up for the vsc!!! good.gif

kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

only 70 more people to go before i get approved!!!! jest.gif
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2007-11-02 09:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
congrats to both of the approvals from yesterday! way to kick off the month...woot woot theyre doing something!!!!! kicking.gif
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2007-11-02 08:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
congratulations patrick!!!!!!!! yayyyyy that is great news!

mirla, that stinks, but at least you know they're dealing with your case!!!!!!!!! hopefully you can send it back super fast and get that glorious NOA2 in no time!
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2007-11-01 14:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (diana&alan @ Nov 1 2007, 10:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HELLO EVERYONE! WE ARE VJ MEMBERS BUT NEVER DARE TO POST SOMETHING BUT I FEEL NEED SAY THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU I AM REALLY ENJOYING READ YOUR POST .. SOME ARE SAD SOME ARE FULL WITH OPTIMISM BUT I HAVE TO ADMIT THEY ALWAYS MADE ME FEEL NICE BECAUSE WE ARE KNOW WE ARE NOT ALONE AT OUR JOURNEY OF THE LOVE. SORRY FOR MY BAD ENGLISH ...BUT IT IS UNDERSTABLE I AM BULGARIAN ;-)))) PROMIS WILL GET IT BETTER WHEN I AM THERE :-))) I WILL POST FOR ALL OF YOU A SONG FROM BULGARIA:

If two souls go together
On a long trip,
They wouldn't stop
Even if there isn't a road.
They'll tread this Earth close by,
Oh how I wish not to be alone.

If two souls decide to seek a way,
A fire is kindled in them for life,
It sparkles brightly
In darkness and sorrow,
Oh how I wish not to be alone.

If two souls share a destiny,
If they fight a common battle,
They will lie pure in the earth,
Oh how I wish not to be alone.

ANYMORE THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU DIANA /ALAN IS WORKING NOW ;-)))/


thank you, that was beautiful...you speak wonderful english, don't apologize!!!
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2007-11-01 09:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (terryn @ Oct 31 2007, 04:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We are trying to get a K1 visa...Vermont service center..South Africa......Vermont Service Center recieved my petion on 10/23/07....How long does the approval really take...Does anyone out there think we could be married in the US in April 2008 or am I dreaming


if things continue to go the way that they currently are going, you are definitely dreaming...right now people from may and early june are recieving their NOA2s...so thats 4-6 months just to get done with step 1...i would give the entire process about 7-8 months...its possible that things get better, but its also possible that they get worse =/ i hope to have my interview by march

Edited by babybluesusie, 31 October 2007 - 03:49 PM.

BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2007-10-31 15:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (Mirla @ Oct 31 2007, 02:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That's cool!! Pat is working today at the firehouse but they are gonna be driving around on the fire truck "working". I want a job like that!! hahaha!

Edited: Babybluesusie, are you gonna wear a costum!??? I know your feeling...I wish I could be there too!!!! sad.gif


no, no costume for me...i go mostly just to watch all the AMAZING homemade costumes, and shennanigans that go on at that parade...thats the most fun part of going...never know what you're gonna get

yea, i bet he's working reaaaaaaal hard lol probably throwing candy to the parade goers lol jk...does he live and work in the city? i live in brooklyn and work in manhattan
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2007-10-31 14:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (Mirla @ Oct 31 2007, 02:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Happy Halloween eveybody!!!!! biggrin.gif
I don't have a custom yet!!!! Hahaha!
What are you all gonna do??? Byron are you gonna go watch the parade???? smile.gif Too bad I'm not in NY now but next year, I promise, I'll be part of the parade!!! hahaha!

Edited to say: Let's just take a break from all this stress....!!!!! biggrin.gif


I'm going to the parade!!!!! I loveeeee it, and I haven't been in 4 years because I was away at school...back home for Halloween again! I cannot wait...wish adriano was here to share it with me =/
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2007-10-31 13:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
My Adjudication Date is November 16th...I'd be dead if I held my breath for that date...

I just want to point out that CSC is actively processing petitions from mid and late June...things are still pretty miserable on our side...my, how the tables have turned
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2007-10-31 10:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (Mirla @ Oct 30 2007, 12:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks babybluesusie!!! You even put the months in colours!!!! So cute!!!! biggrin.gif


no problem!

im clockin' in at a cool 73
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2007-10-30 11:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
THE WAITING LIST

No. Name Country NOA1 Date
1 Edith & Donald Germany 2007-04-20
2 Tu & Chris Vietnam 2007-05-01
3 Celia & John Canada 2007-05-02
4 John & Sheila United Kingdom 2007-05-07
5 Juan & Kemely Colombia 2007-05-08
6 M & P Peru 2007-05-09
7 Brady & Hannah Canada 2007-05-11
8 Lalina & Ramesh India 2007-05-16
9 Gabriel & Shawn Sri Lanka 2007-05-17
10 EH & KT Brazil 2007-05-23
11 Dayfenix & Eric Colombia 2007-05-24
12 Emma & Brian United Kingdom 2007-05-30
13 Harlene & Glenn Philippines 2007-06-04
14 Oscar & Lora Peru 2007-06-05
15 Selena & sterling China 2007-06-05
16 Ana & Virgil Philippines 2007-06-06
17 RM & AE Peru 2007-06-09
18 Peter & Erica United Kingdom 2007-06-09
19 Sheila & Jim Canada 2007-06-12
20 Reshma & Ranjeet India 2007-06-14
21 Jennifer & James Philippines 2007-06-14
22 Donna & Steve Philippines 2007-06-15
23 Hanako & Andrew Japan 2007-06-15
24 Tarek & Melinda Egypt 2007-06-15
25 L & M Romania 2007-06-18
26 Darren & Stephanie United Kingdom 2007-06-18
27 Amr & Faith Egypt 2007-06-19
28 scotus & pkscotus United Kingdom 2007-06-20
29 Wadia & Dalip India 2007-06-20
30 GA & ER Argentina 2007-06-21
31 Tunde & Asake Nigeria 2007-06-21
32 K & A Japan 2007-06-21
33 GE & EG Argentina 2007-06-21
34 Bassi & Zainab Ghana 2007-06-22
35 Luba & MJ Russia 2007-06-28
36 I & W Albania 2007-06-29
37 Joey & Caroline Thailand 2007-07-07
38 wala & jayel Pakistan 2007-07-09
39 Diana & Alan Bulgaria 2007-07-10
40 Lyn & Nes Philippines 2007-07-12
41 Queila Alves & Brian Brazil 2007-07-13
42 Marina & Milto Greece 2007-07-16
43 Mohammed & Melinda Egypt 2007-07-17
44 Dave & Laura United Kingdom 2007-07-18
45 Geiza & Joel Brazil 2007-07-20
46 Truong & Tiffany Vietnam 2007-07-20
47 A & E United Kingdom 2007-07-20
48 t & d Canada 2007-07-23
49 Pim & Wyatt Thailand 2007-07-24
50 Valeria & Guy Brazil 2007-07-24
51 Marvin & Tonza Jamaica 2007-07-24
52 Eva & Igor Russia 2007-07-26
53 Fenglian & Paul China 2007-07-26
54 santhosh & rashmita India 2007-07-26
55 Lily & Sidiq United Kingdom 2007-07-27
56 Orphee & Andre France 2007-07-30
57 M & K Denmark 2007-07-30
58 Richard & Courtney United Kingdom 2007-07-30
59 Lissette & Eduardo Ecuador 2007-07-31
60 Dariusz & Sandra Poland 2007-07-31
61 Abdelmounim & Donna Morocco 2007-07-31
62 Marty & Lisa United Kingdom 2007-08-01
63 Mayeth & Jeff Philippines 2007-08-01
64 maryna & matt Ukraine 2007-08-01
65 David & Rebecca United Kingdom 2007-08-01
66 Mace & Herrera Mexico 2007-08-01
67 Lucky & Stephanie Ghana 2007-08-01
68 S & A Thailand 2007-08-02
69 Hélène & Stephen Canada 2007-08-03
70 Lusi & Gabriel Armenia 2007-08-04
71 bg & noni United Kingdom 2007-08-06
72 Ken & Gill Jamaica 2007-08-07
73 Bella & Bill Colombia 2007-08-07
74 Rahela & Mitch Germany 2007-08-07
75 Carmen & Bert Guatemala 2007-08-07
76 Nurys & David Dominican Rep 2007-08-07
77 Marco & Shannon Italy 2007-08-08
78 Ana Paula & Clifford Brazil 2007-08-08
79 Alf & Christy Canada 2007-08-08
80 Charry & Marc Philippines 2007-08-08
81 Andres & Karen Costa Rica 2007-08-08
82 Joanna & Robert Poland 2007-08-08
83 *** & *** Morocco 2007-08-09
84 Kosta & Erin Australia 2007-08-10
85 Kate & Devin Canada 2007-08-10
86 Sanaz & Alexander Iran 2007-08-10
87 H & F Germany 2007-08-13
88 Marichelle & Harold Philippines 2007-08-13
89 Michel & Nicole Syria 2007-08-13
90 pl & tk Canada 2007-08-13
91 Hilda & Thomas Philippines 2007-08-13
92 Jessica & Frank Philippines 2007-08-14
93 Ahmed & Cheryl Egypt 2007-08-14
94 Ganiu & Diane Nigeria 2007-08-15
95 Florenda & Jeremy Philippines 2007-08-15
96 ikechukwu & edith Nigeria 2007-08-15
97 James & Angela United Kingdom 2007-08-16
98 Viviane & Sean Brazil 2007-08-16
99 Mariana & Peter Estonia 2007-08-16
100 Sheila & Mike Peru 2007-08-16
101 An & Jing China 2007-08-16
102 Mehdi & Maria Tunisia 2007-08-16
103 eloesa & charlie Philippines 2007-08-16
104 Meg & Craig Japan 2007-08-16
105 LGU & JP Costa Rica 2007-08-16
106 David & Jay Colombia 2007-08-16
107 Shobana & Sunil India 2007-08-16
108 Meera & Brad Trinidad & Tobago 2007-08-17
109 Anna & Terry Russia 2007-08-17
110 Milyedis & Johnathan Colombia 2007-08-17
111 Bing & Mike Phillipines 2007-08-20
112 Stéphanie & John Belgium 2007-08-20
113 Jennifer & Jonathan Canada 2007-08-20
114 Virginie & Devin France 2007-08-20
115 habibi & oneder Egypt 2007-08-20
116 Yajing & Michael China 2007-08-21
117 Vanessa & Steven Brazil 2007-08-21
118 Peter & Colleen Denmark 2007-08-21
119 Lonesa & Josh Philippines 2007-08-22
120 Camila & Walt Brazil 2007-08-22
121 Sehrab & Maggie Jordan 2007-08-23
122 Sandra & Damon Croatia 2007-08-23
123 Ilze & Cody Latvia 2007-08-23
124 meziel & anthony Philippines 2007-08-23
125 Arlene & Steve Philippines 2007-08-23
126 Semih & El Turkey 2007-08-24
127 Isis & Tony Brazil 2007-08-25
128 Vanessa & Steven Brazil 2007-08-25
129 Hana & Sadruddin Czech Republic 2007-08-27
130 Valentina & Scott Ukraine 2007-08-28
131 Lindsay & Bill Canada 2007-08-28
132 Duane & Lillie Jamaica 2007-08-29
133 Golda & Sean Colombia 2007-08-30
134 Munesh & Suzie Guyana 2007-08-31
135 Leila & Wesley Ukraine 2007-08-31
136 Donnayn & Mark Phillipines 2007-08-31
137 Kheng & Ken Cambodia 2007-09-01
138 Kinha & Kevin Brazil 2007-09-04
139 Che & Ed Phillipines 2007-09-04
140 Laura & Charles Finland 2007-09-04
141 Jan & De Germany 2007-09-04
142 Brian & Stephanie Jamaica 2007-09-04
143 Thuy & Aaron Vietnam 2007-09-05
144 Azmina & Abdurrahman Panama 2007-09-05
145 OLGA & CARY Russia 2007-09-06
146 Zaher & Paul Phillipines 2007-09-07
147 Elena & Robert Russia 2007-09-10
148 Ali & Annick Tunisia 2007-09-10
149 Minnie & Dennis United Kingdom 2007-09-11
150 Cali & Douglas Peru 2007-09-12
151 Sharda & Neil Trinidad & Tobago 2007-09-12
152 ayoub & judy Morocco 2007-09-15
153 Per Einar & Cora Norway 2007-09-15
154 Vanessa & Brent Australia 2007-09-17
155 Anil & Cindy Canada 2007-09-17
156 Jennibeth & James Philippines 2007-09-17
157 T & Andy Vietnam 2007-09-19
158 Jo & David Malaysia 2007-09-19
159 Aparna & Shreekant India 2007-09-20
160 Andree & Andreas Canada 2007-09-20
161 Norma & Stefan Philippines 2007-09-25
162 Victoria & Philip Philippines 2007-09-25
163 Bryna & Greg Australia 2007-09-26
164 Jocelyn & Frank Philippines 2007-09-27
165 Magda & James Poland 2007-09-27
166 D & M Belarus 2007-09-28
167 Maymay & Jim Philippines 2007-10-01
168 Chiho & David Japan 2007-10-01
169 OS & ST Nigeria 2007-10-01
170 Sarah & Jesse South Africa 2007-10-01
171 Aey & Henry Thailand 2007-10-02
172 Alla & John Russia 2007-10-03
173 Luda & John Ukraine 2007-10-03
174 Aakriti & Vikash India 2007-10-04
175 Jason & Katie Ecuador 2007-10-04
176 rebecca & dominick United Kingdom 2007-10-04
177 Koong & John Thailand 2007-10-04
178 Guiying & Alvin China 2007-10-04
179 Supanna & Wasan Thailand 2007-10-05
180 JG & KA United Kingdom 2007-10-05
181 Nomie & stuart Philippines 2007-10-09
182 Desland & Jene' St. Vincent/Grenadines 2007-10-09
183 Ngozi & Monday Nigeria 2007-10-09
184 Raf & Carri Albania 2007-10-09
185 Diocel & Bryan Phillipines 2007-10-09
186 Aron & Emily United Kingdom 2007-10-10
187 Kevin & Angela Honduras 2007-10-10
188 NKB & EPF Hungary 2007-10-10
189 Stephanie & Matthew France 2007-10-10
190 Katie & Roy Ecuador 2007-10-12
191 Sofie & Fabien Poland 2007-10-12
192 david & tonisha Jamaica 2007-10-15
193 Jenny & Francisco Colombia 2007-10-15
194 barry & mona Antigua 2007-10-15
195 Tania & Tom Finland 2007-10-15
196 Michael & Elizabeth United Kingdom 2007-10-16
197 N & S Macedonia 2007-10-16
198 somath & fran Australia 2007-10-17
199 Eliane & daniel Brazil 2007-10-17
200 Gail & Scott United Kingdom 2007-10-17
201 Bhushan & Kaushal India 2007-10-19
202 Dianna & Adam Israel 2007-10-21
203 Prapussorn & Andrew Thailand 2007-10-22
204 Alena & Harold Ukraine 2007-10-22
205 Emir & Kailee Algeria 2007-10-23
206 Juliana & Michael Brazil 2007-10-23
207 Oral & Marcia St. Vincent/Grenadines 2007-10-23
208 Stuart & Terry South Africa 2007-10-23
209 Yulia & Larry Russia 2007-10-23
210 Michael & Alice United Kingdom 2007-10-24
211 Mei Yu & Scott Taiwan 2007-10-24
212 Sweety & Baby Morocco 2007-10-25
213 Lola & Alvin Uzbekistan 2007-10-25
214 Cheryl & lee Phillipines 2007-10-26
215 Theo & Antoinette Trinidad & Tobago 2007-10-26
216 Flavia & Frankie Brazil 2007-10-26
217 K & W Japan 2007-10-27
218 Loshiel & Kenneth Philippines 2007-10-28
219 Nelyn & Scott Philippines 2007-10-29
220 Camille & Scott Jamaica 2007-10-30
221 Joanna & Stephen Poland 2007-11-02
222 Sandra & Greg Colombia 2007-11-02
223 Doina & John Romania 2007-11-03
224 Jamie & Lauren Canada 2007-11-06
225 Andrea & Alex Ecuador 2007-11-06
226 Parveen & Avan India 2007-11-07
227 Liudmila & Dennis Belarus 2007-11-08
228 Tati & Charlie Russia 2007-11-08
229 Adriana & Rex Colombia 2007-11-12
230 Elvira & David Peru 2007-11-12
231 Chahid & Stacy Morocco 2007-11-13
232 K & S Jamaica 2007-11-14
233 Lee & Sebastian Korea 2007-11-14
234 Liliana & Noel Colombia 2007-11-14
235 Yao & Liwen China 2007-11-17
236 Andres & Elizabeth Argentina 2007-11-17
237 L & C Malaysia 2007-11-19
238 Natalie & Ryan United Kingdom 2007-11-20
239 Nicoleta & Shawn Romania 2007-11-21
240 Yui & Ti Japan 2007-11-26
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2007-11-30 11:08:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionIs common residence a necessity?

Hello everyone,

I am wondering if common residence is absolutely necessary in lifting conditions for permanent residence? My husband and I live in Seattle right now, but I will likely have to move to Chicago or New York for my post-graduate education in June of next year (there are only 2 post-graduate education programs in Washington, and chances of me getting into them are slim). The training program will be 3 years. Since the economy and job prospects aren't great lately, my husband probably won't be able to relocate with me, so we will have to be separated for 3 years. Will this profoundly affect my lifting of conditional permanent residence? Do we have to live together for USCIS to consider us a married couple?

If anyone has experience in this matter, please help me out! Thank you!


My husband and I are in a very similar situation. We lived in NYC together and then moved to Indiana because I started grad school at Notre Dame. We moved right when the economy tanked, and my husband was not able to find work (it's a small town and my husband has limited english skills to boot), so he went back to NY and has now been there for almost 2 years, working a steady, union job. I have a scholarship and the school pays me to work for them on top of that, so hopefully one can see why I didn't just go to a grad program in NY. I save everything from our visits together, and plan to submit proof of joint bank accounts, insurances and tax returns, among other things. Also, both of our names are on both of the apartment leases and some of the utility bills. Not sure if this will make a difference, but better safe than sorry. I think that as long as you make your case, you should be fine. Good luck! We will be applying shortly so I will definitely post about how it goes!
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2010-11-28 22:27:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionBiometric at different office locations?
The short answer to this question is "No." My husband and I have two apartments because I go to graduate school in Indiana and he works in NY. When I don't have school I go there and during the winter, when he has little work, he comes here. USCIS sent us a biometrics appt in Indiana after my husband had already returned to NY for the season, so we wrote back and requested an appt in NY. They said the address listed as the mailing address (in our case, the Indiana address) would be used to determine the location of the biometrics appt. We had to submit a change of address form, and switch the mailing address to our NY address in order to get a new appt in NY. So, I doubt if you will be able to switch the appt to a location closer to your work. USCIS rarely cares about what is most convenient for us haha. Hope that helps!
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2011-07-29 16:48:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751: Current Address vs. Mailing address
Whatever you put as the mailing address is where they will schedule your interview/biometrics. My husband and I had an issue with this since we have apartments in two different states. You can put two addresses on the application but make sure the mailing address is where you want to have your interview. I think this is considered your 'official address' to them.
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2011-08-22 09:51:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionThe true proof of a legitimate marriage

I'm planning on submitting the "old time" photo from adventureland that has us dressed up as "Formal Western". Great pic. I fully intended to do our animal stuff as well but I think I'm the only one listed at the Vet's.. I should check that. I also think random photos that other people have taken with you in the background 'cause it's not "staged".

I could in theory submit the hateful letter from my MIL that addresses both of us.. proves we're together right?

Seriously though I'm not even slightly concerned :P There's random things I could include (not really funny but random) like at work on the "contact sheet" where it lists the staff and their contact details and in brackets next to the name is the spouses name. I had to do a POA (power of attorney) for him to sign for my on the house purchase 'cause I had to go back to Aus for a while. I plan on redoing my Wills and POA's soon (Tony thinks it's morbid). I could submit chat's with my mum from MSN talking about Tony/us. I could get proof from the dentist that I'm the one that called in to book our appointments (you know point of contact stuff). We have the joint bank accounts, and health insurance, and car insurance and same drivers licence address... I could print FB wall posts of us being at the movies together (you know those "check-ins"). Or people posting stuff about us online.

Still.. I like the idea of sending in something funny (like the funny old time photo) and putting it at the very top. Just so it's the first thing they see. I'd love to see their face when they opened the packet :P


Actually I think that is a fine idea. :lol: We all get bored with our jobs, and it can never hurt to have a little humor with what is otherwise a very serious process. And, it is never a bad thing to make a IO giggle or smile, even if it is only on the inside. :P
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2011-08-23 10:45:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionThe true proof of a legitimate marriage

An evidence we would be including is the copy of Urgent Care Clinic discharge papers which show him and me being treated for Strep Throat at the same period of time. If that's not an acceptable evidence of being together, I don't know what is. :lol: :lol: :lol:


:lol: I love hearing all these creative ideas!
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2011-08-22 21:49:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionThe true proof of a legitimate marriage
Just thought I would add our pretty ridiculous piece of evidence. We included a police report of a car accident that we got into last year. The report lists my husband as the driver and I as the passenger (our cat, who was in the back seat, was unfortunately not listed on the document haha).

Also, I always tell my husband that if we were to get called for an interview, the officer need only hear us argue to be sure that we are a real married couple...........
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2011-08-22 10:08:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionApproved, Living Separately
Thanks everyone! We are glad it's over. Best of luck to everyone.
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2011-10-11 18:54:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionApproved, Living Separately
Hello Fellow VJers:

For the future reference of people in similar situations, I wanted to create a post about the situation of my husband and I. We got married in June 2008 and almost immediately afterwards I started a PhD program in the midwest, which caused us to uproot ourselves from NYC. Shortly after arriving we realized that it was going to be very difficult for my husband to find a job in this small city, considering his limited English skills at the time, and, of course, the terrible economy. He was not happy here, since he had no friends, no job, and couldn't even get around because the license test is only given in English here (and of course there is next to no public transport). As much as I wanted to believe that I alone could make his experience here tolerable, that simply was not realistic. To make a long story short, a few months later, shortly after filing AOS, we decided that it would be best for him to go back to NY where he had friends, people who spoke his language, and most importantly, a stable, well paying job. My family is there too, so they also offer him some support. We have been living with this arrangement for the past couple of years. I go to NY during all school breaks and he comes here in the winter when he doesn't have much work. It is not ideal, but we have made it work. I plan on moving back to NY when I finish my PhD program next year.

Anyhow, the reason I am posting is because we applied for ROC, openly stated that we are mostly living separately, and were approved without so much as an interview or RFE. I want our story to give hope to others out there who might be in similar situations. Just keep records of everything and you will be fine. I have included a list of evidences we sent, for any interested parties. I hope this helps! Good luck, and just remember to be thorough and honest with USCIS.

Our evidences: joint bank account information, joint tax transcripts, joint car insurance documents, joint leases from both of our apartments, joint ownership of two cars, police report of a car accident that we got in together, joint credit cards, numerous utility bills in both of our names, LOTS of plane tickets from our travel back and forth to visit one another, copies of my school ID and his student spouse ID showing the same school, some photos of us with family, two affidavits from friends.

Edited by BabyBlueSusie, 11 October 2011 - 03:50 PM.

BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2011-10-11 15:48:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionBiometrics & Rescheduling
Yeah, no sense in worrying. I totally understand though, as we all have those worrisome moments during the immigration process. :yes:
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2011-08-09 20:22:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionBiometrics & Rescheduling
If you followed the instructions for rescheduling, then you will be fine. We also did not have a new appointment when the first date passed, and it was no problem. Just follow their protocol. If you want to go there tomorrow you can, but I don't see the need to if you notified them by mail.
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2011-08-08 22:46:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionBiometrics & Rescheduling
As long as you follow the instructions on the appointment letter they sent you, you will be fine. We sent our letter to reschedule (one to the local office and a copy to VSC) via regular mail and they simply rescheduled us. I wouldn't worry too much about it.
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2011-08-07 20:08:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionBiometrics & Rescheduling
We did the exact steps that you mentioned above and are now scheduled for the second biometrics appt. We had some other change of address issues though, so ours took a bit longer than one would expect for a rescheduling (4 months). As you said though, we must remember that it is much easier this time around. We knew we would lose time by rescheduling, so we are just glad that everything worked out. I believe they try to give you 3 weeks notice for the appt, so I am fairly sure that yours will be after Aug 15. If anything I would imagine that you might end up complaining about how LONG it takes, not how quickly it comes haha. You know USCIS........

Good luck!
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2011-07-28 23:13:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 February 2011 Filers
Yeah, it is one big money game. If you think about all the money we have spent on immigration fees it is ridiculous! AOS was the worst! Wasn't it like over $1,000?? Such criminals....
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2011-10-12 23:40:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 February 2011 Filers
I keep telling myself not to complain because at least our significant others are not oceans away anymore, like when we were waiting for K1 approvals (for those of us who did K1 visas). Now THAT was something to complain about haha. The approval will come in time, at least you have your SO with you. Just trying to keep the positive thoughts flowing! :)
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2011-10-12 15:23:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 February 2011 Filers
Hang in there guys, it is bound to happen shortly!!
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2011-10-12 13:34:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 February 2011 Filers
Just received an email update from USCIS. Card production was ordered today!! Wahoo!!! :dance:
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2011-10-11 15:18:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 February 2011 Filers

Unless things have changed since the AOS days, RFE letters come on a plain old boring piece of paper and include language like "Include this letter with your response", and of course the heading "Request for initial evidence" or "Request for additional evidence". On the other hand, an approval notice is headed (top-right) with "I-797, Notice of Action" and is one of those fancy green documents on heavy watermarked paper with "The United States of America" written within a fancy border across the top. Receipts, appointment or case transfer notices are similar but come on an I-797C... Hopefully that helps work out what it is?



Very helpful! I think it is an approval because he said it is the fancy green paper, but no appointment. :D
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2011-10-07 23:30:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 February 2011 Filers
I was just looking at other posts and it seems like the update on the website (not sure if the physical letter is any different) typically says 30 days not 60. Oh god, I hope we didn't get an RFE....I will have him try to read the letter to me later tonight. Wish me luck!!
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2011-10-06 18:20:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 February 2011 Filers
I think my husband's green card has been ordered. He doesn't read English very well, but told he that we got a letter from USCIS and there is no appointment on it. He said it reads something about 60 days. Is this something they normally write in the acceptance letter? I won't be home for another week, so I won't see the letter until then. No update on the website.
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2011-10-06 18:10:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 February 2011 Filers

$595 plus $85 biometric fee. How many times do they have to take ur finger prints?? Does a person finger prints change over time or something?


haha I was wondering the same thing. Why did my husband have to get fingerprinted at AOS and again for ROC only two years later? :unsure:
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2011-10-02 20:04:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 February 2011 Filers

Thanks! Yeah I am 100% Albanian. Tell your burri Te fala t'ben Daku Tironsi :)


haha I will tell him. Congratulations on the green card!
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2011-08-22 09:42:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 February 2011 Filers

The last processing action has taken on my case. On August 13, 2011, we ordered production of your new card. YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH


here is my missed timeline
NOA1 Date 02/18
Biometrics 04/25

Thanks VSC and good luck to everybody out there :)


Congratulations! I had no idea there was another Albanian here! =D
I am not Albanian, but burri im is.

Also - Does anyone know if any Feb filers had an interview???

Edited by BabyBlueSusie, 18 August 2011 - 08:14 AM.

BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2011-08-18 08:14:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 February 2011 Filers
The original biometrics was 4/9/11. Thanks!!
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2011-07-27 00:57:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 February 2011 Filers
Hello All:

I haven't been around in a while. My husband was unable to attend the first biometrics appointment that they sent us, so we asked for a new one. We just got that appointment letter in the mail, and the appointment will be Aug 15th. Hopefully things move quickly after that! We knew it would be a longer wait when we requested a new appointment date, so we just have to live with it I suppose.

Has anyone been called for an interview prior to approval??? I would like to hear about those experiences, as I think my husband and I might get called since we technically live in two different places due to school/work. Let me know if anyone has any information regarding interviews.
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2011-07-26 21:30:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 February 2011 Filers
Sorry I haven't been around but our NOA date was 2/24. Thanks everyone!
BabyBlueSusieFemaleAlbania2011-03-23 02:34:00