ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionProof Of Paymant?? DS-156 or DS-157??
Hi, it happened to me when i paid my visa fee, its ok dont worry. I used to work for BPI too. Just make a copy of the stamped payment for your file coz they will get the original at the embassy. Good luck on your interview. :thumbs:
joan/rogerFemalePhilippines2007-02-06 21:22:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionfiance visa stamp in passport
The visa will be laminated in one of the pages of your passport. Its not included in the envelope you will hand to the immigration offcier upon your arrival in the US. You always have to have your passport handy when you travel coz airline officals will check it. Goodluck.
joan/rogerFemalePhilippines2007-02-12 12:11:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionBiometrics Appointment
I just had my biometrics today, 03.01.07 at St. Louis, Missouri. We left Illinois at 7am and got to STL at 9am, my appointment was scheduled at 10am. So we went first to The Gateway Arch and took some pics and went to the Museum. Afterwards, we went looking for the USCIS STL. I got there at 1015am. It was good there were only 3 people waiting in line and they were not really strict with the time. So i went to the counter and the lady gave me a form to fill up and when i was done filling that up, i gave the form back and i gave her my state id. We only waited for 5 minutes and it was my turn for fingerprinting and picture taking. I think it only lasted 5 mins. The lady who took my biometrics was very nice and we had little talk about the hail storm we just experiened getting out of the Museum. And she said, i will get my work permit in 30 or more days. All in all, our day was very good. My husband and I did some shopping and dined at St. Louis Union Station Mall.

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joan/rogerFemalePhilippines2007-03-01 19:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionmedical exam in manila
Pap smear is not included. Goodluck.



AOS JOURNEY

Feb. 6, 2007 Mailed AOS & EAD application
Feb. 8, 2007 Application received by Chicago lock box
Feb. 13, 2007 Check encashed by DHS and a touch for AOS & EAD
Feb. 15, 2007 Received NOA1 for AOS & EAD and a touch for both
Feb. 20, 2007 Received biometrics appointment for Mar 1
Feb. 22, 2007 EAD touched
Mar. 1, 2007 Biometrics appointment at St. Louis, Mo.
Mar. 2, 2007 AOS & EAD touched
Mar. 10, 2007 Received notice of transfer to CSC re: AOS
Mar. 11, 2007 AOS touched and received 3 emails re: transfer
Mar. 15, 2007 AOS touched, received 3 emails re: case is now pending in CSC
Mar. 16, 2007 AOS touched
joan/rogerFemalePhilippines2007-03-30 07:41:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionInterview for Removal of Conditions
I have posted this question on another thread but after a week i still havent gotten a reply, so i thought il try it here. I noticed that there is no column for the interview date for those removing conditions on their GCs, does that mean there is no more interview when you go through the I-751? Please shed some light on this. And thanks in advance for those who will reply.
joan/rogerFemalePhilippines2008-11-17 21:20:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionHow long?
An update after 2 months, i got my biometric appt. letter on May 4 and I was scheduled for an Infopass appt. on May 6. My husband and I still decided to go to my infopass appt. coz I still haven't received my NOA1. On my Infopass appt., my passport was stamped with I-551 stating I am work authorized for a year or until May 6, 2010. At least for now, I can give a sigh of relief. I hope my journey will be faster. Goodluck to the rest.


03/06/09 mailed I-751
03/07/09 received at CSC
03/10/09 check cashed
05/04/09 received biometric appt.
05/06/09 infopass appt., I-551 stamped
05/27/09 2-yr. conditional card expires
05/28/09 biometric appt.
joan/rogerFemalePhilippines2009-05-09 01:37:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionHow long?
Just an update. I called the 1-800# after 30 days of sending my I-751 which is April 6 and the immigration officer was very helpful. He made a speedy request for my extension letter & biometric appoinment. He even gave me a reference & confirmation nos. He said that within the next 30 days, I would be getting those documents. I hope so. I just wanna make sure that it hasn't been sent thats why I still dont have it. And he made sure of that. I also made an infopass appointment on April 13. I made this a day before I called the 1-800#. Should I still go or its just a waste of time coz I would be told the same thing I was told by the IO on the 1-800#?


03/06/09 mailed I-751
03/07/09 received at CSC
03/10/09 check cashed
joan/rogerFemalePhilippines2009-04-07 20:34:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionHow long?
I am starting to worry. I sent my packet on March 6 and the check was cashed on Mar. 10, until now, no NOA1 nor biometric appointment letter. How long does it usually takes to get it? I know the site says an average of 7 days and I have been reading some of the posts here. I need an advice. Thanks to those who will respond.
joan/rogerFemalePhilippines2009-04-05 01:38:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionActual NOA1? Do I need it since I have I-551?
I am just wondering since until now I don't have the NOA1 but i had I-551 stamped on my passport, do I really need to have the actual extension letter?


03/06/09 sent I-751
03/07/09 received at CSC
03/10/09 check cashed
04/06/09 call 1-800 # to follow up NOA1 & bio appt.
05/04/09 received bio-appt letter
05/06/09 infopass appt., I-551 stamped on passport
05/27/09 2-yr.conditional card expires
05/28/09 biometric appt.
joan/rogerFemalePhilippines2009-05-20 00:16:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionROC Approval at CSC
*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL *** The last processing action taken on your case Receipt Number: xxxxxxxxxx. Application Type: CRI89 , PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS OF PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS RECEIVED Current Status: Card production ordered. On July 9, 2009, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register. If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283. *Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Case Status and Processing Dates.*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message. Sincerely, The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)


Hi everyone, I just want to share that I got an email approving my I-751. Goodluck to the rest waiting.

03/06/09 mailed I-751 to CSC
03/07/09 received at CSC
03/10/09 check cashed
04/06/09 called 1-800# to follow up NOA1 & Bio appt.
05/04/09 received bio appt. letter
05/06/09 infopass appt., I-551 stamped on passport
05/27/09 2-yr. conditional card expired
05/28/09 biometric appt. / touched
05/29/09 touched
07/09/09 I-751 approved via CRIS email (125 days)






joan/rogerFemalePhilippines2009-07-10 03:13:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCard on Hand!!!!!
I just got my card today. I want to thank this site for all the rich information it has and goodluck to all waiting for theirs.


03/06/09 mailed I-751 at CSC
03/07/09 recd at CSC
03/10/09 check cashed
04/06/09 called 1-800# to follow-up NOA1 & bio. appt.
05/04/09 received bio. appt. letter
05/06/09 infopass appt., I-551 stamped on passport
05/27/09 2-yr. conditional card expired
05/28/09 biometric appointment/touched
05/29/09 touched
07/09/09 CRIS email : card production ordered
07/14/09 CRIS email : approval notice sent
07/17/09 10-yr. green card on hand (132D)

joan/rogerFemalePhilippines2009-07-17 20:16:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionYahoo!! Finally Approved.. Thank God......
Just an awesome news!!!!!!!!!!!! I have been waiting for your results too. Its nice to know you are finally approved. You just don't know it but you have helped me with one of your posts when I was going through this process. CONGRATULATIONS & GOD BLESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!



03/06/09 mailed I-751 to CSC
03/07/09 recd I-751 at CSC
03/10/09 check cashed
04/06/09 called 1-800# to follow up NOA1 & bio. appt.
05/04/09 recd bio. appt.
05/06/09 infopass appt.;I-551 stamped on passport
05/27/09 2-yr. conditional card expires
05/28/09 biometric appt.;touched
05/29/09 touched
07/09/09 CRIS email:card production ordered
07/14/09 CRIS email:approval notice sent
07/17/09 10-yr. card on hand (132D)
joan/rogerFemalePhilippines2009-07-24 04:55:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCSC I-751 Status List
i am just looking around and reading some of the pages here, i will be doing mine by february next year, i noticed that there is no column for the interview date, does that mean no more interview? please shed some light, thank you
joan/rogerFemalePhilippines2008-11-13 21:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGot Approved!
Congratulations, Kababayan! I'm so happy for you. Cheers
joan/rogerFemalePhilippines2007-02-15 12:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOnline case status?
You can register online yourself, u just need the receipt number in making a portfolio and the system will just ask you to fill datas. A touch means when the latest updated date on the portfolio section changes without a change on the message.
joan/rogerFemalePhilippines2007-03-17 05:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVISA in MANILA
As i remember, mine was diagonally cut on the left side, just dont open the envelope and your wife will be fine at POE. Congrats.



AOS JOURNEY

Feb. 6, 2007 Mailed AOS & EAD application
Feb. 8, 2007 Application received by Chicago lock box
Feb. 13, 2007 Check encashed by DHS and a touch for AOS & EAD
Feb. 15, 2007 Received NOA1 for AOS & EAD and a touch for both
Feb. 20, 2007 Received biometrics appointment for Mar 1
Feb. 22, 2007 EAD touched
Mar. 1, 2007 Biometrics appointment at St. Louis, Mo.
Mar. 2, 2007 AOS & EAD touched
Mar. 10, 2007 Received notice of transfer to CSC re: AOS
Mar. 11, 2007 AOS touched and received 3 emails re: transfer
Mar. 15, 2007 AOS touched, received 3 emails re: case is now pending in CSC
Mar. 16, 2007 AOS touched
joan/rogerFemalePhilippines2007-04-18 10:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPassport to expire this Sept.
I didnt apply for AP coz it will probably in 2009 before we come back home. I went to the nearest embassy website and it says there that they renew EXPIRED visa. Mine will yet to expire in Sept. 2007. I dont know if i have to get it now or wait before it expire which is probably by Aug. And i dont know if i need a new passport before my AOS/EAD gets approved.


You do not mention applying for AP?

When do you want to travel.

How long does your Embassy take to renew a passport.


joan/rogerFemalePhilippines2007-02-06 12:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPassport to expire this Sept.
Hi All!

I posted this question last night but only one replied. Probably a lot was watching the superbowl hehehe.

I mailed my AOS/EAD application today. It seems that it takes USCIS 6 or more months to process such application. However, my passport will expire on Sept. 2007. My questions are : how soon do i need to renew my passport and would i need a passport once the EAD/AOS arrives. Thanks in advance. :help:

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joan/rogerFemalePhilippines2007-02-05 23:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresadjudicated?
adjudicated means the time they will pass a judgement or give a ruling on your application




from historical data, vj says our case should be adjudicated as soon as june 5th...forgive me in advance, but...what is adjudicated ???


joan/rogerFemalePhilippines2007-02-07 17:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAddress Change
Hi! I want to help you but there's not much info about you or your timeline. I dont know if your fiancee has filed the I-129F or if u have submitted the requirements yet. Is your hometown very far from Manila? If everything goes fine with your fiancee's petition, it could be approved in 6 months or less. And once you gets approved you have to be in Manila for the medical and interview. Can u just wait for another year or less or u really want to go home? I know family is important. But this is your decision to make. The most important thing is if its already filed and your fiancee moves to another address, he should just notify the USCIS in changing address. I hope i helped you and if i confuse you more I'm sorry.







Hi everyone,

I'm concerned with my situation. I'm currently in Manila working but I wanna go back to my hometown when I turn 1 yr from my current job which will be on July. I'm planning to resign and go home by August 07. Will it delay paperworks if my address will be changed? I really wanna go home since I'm not happy staying here and I think I'll lose my mind. My fiance is worried coz he said it might delay things. What do you all think?


joan/rogerFemalePhilippines2007-02-09 23:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F
Goodluck to both of you. Just have faith and prayers help a lot.

Congratulations in advance.
joan/rogerFemalePhilippines2007-02-11 01:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of relationship
I would recommend that you meet your fiancee first before you file. There is no way you can get approved if you didnt meet the meeting requirement like what happened to us. Although my fiance-now-my husband reappealed in June 2005, its still pending. Its good we just redid the I129F all over again coz if we waited for the decision on the appeal,we would get too old. There is no way USCIS will approve you eventhough you give them any reason, that just what I think. Goodluck to you.
joan/rogerFemalePhilippines2007-02-11 01:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 for EAD & AOS
Hi guys. I just checked our mailbox 3 minutes ago. I have two letters from USCIS regarding NOA1 for EAD & AOS. I HAVE NO RFE's. Yahoo!!!!! I am so happy I almost cried. I have a good news to my husband when he comes home tonight from work.
joan/rogerFemalePhilippines2007-02-15 12:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow long do i have to wait to send in another petition?
Dont give up, just file again. I dont know what happened why they revoked your petition but in our case my bf then filed the petition before we met in person thats why it was disapproved. So when you are sure you met all the requirements, just file again. Because if you waited for that petition or you appealed that petition, you will be waiting in vain. Its better to file again. In our case, it just took less than 4 months for USCIS to approve the 2nd petition we filed. And guess what, we didnt hear anything on the 1st one. Its still pending. But better yet, use a lawyer this time to be sure. Good luck!


I , the us citizen, sponcered my fiance for a k-1 visa and it was revoked in october. Nothing has worked out for us and have decided maybe it just wasn't meant to be. Anyway my question is if i ever decide to do this again for another how long do i have to wait before i can send in another petition for somebody else? Dont have anybody in mind just curious. Our case is not close yet it just made it back to california service center. When would the date begin? When i sent out the petition in January of 2006? Or when the case gets close? Thanks


joan/rogerFemalePhilippines2007-02-17 05:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTransfer Notice to CSC
Hi guys, I just got a letter today that our AOS has been transferred to CSC. What does that mean? I live in Illinois. Comments please.
joan/rogerFemalePhilippines2007-03-10 12:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk-1 visa how to start
u can start by reading the guides and FAQs in this site, read other people's experiences, use the search botton and read uscis.gov site...please research on these two sites extensively and if u still have questions after reading the sites, ask that here...goodluck



AOS JOURNEY

Feb. 6, 2007 Mailed AOS & EAD application
Feb. 8, 2007 Application received by Chicago lock box
Feb. 13, 2007 Check encashed by DHS and a touch for AOS & EAD
Feb. 15, 2007 Received NOA1 for AOS & EAD and a touch for both
Feb. 20, 2007 Received biometrics appointment for Mar 1
Feb. 22, 2007 EAD touched
Mar. 1, 2007 Biometrics appointment at St. Louis, Mo.
Mar. 2, 2007 AOS & EAD touched
Mar. 10, 2007 Received notice of transfer to CSC re: AOS
Mar. 11, 2007 AOS touched and received 3 emails re: transfer
Mar. 15, 2007 AOS touched, received 3 emails re: case is now pending in CSC
Mar. 16, 2007 AOS touched

hi im a us citizen and im planning to get my fiancee here to get marry..i just dont know where and how to start..can you help me..tnx


joan/rogerFemalePhilippines2007-04-01 23:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNot yet married, now confuse!
This is just my opinion, i always tell my husband-now-fiancee-before that it is easier and faster to file K1, if done properly. If you are good in understanding instructions, collating documents, all the paperwork, then do it yourself but if youre not then hire a lawyer. Goodluck to you.

AOS/EAD JOURNEY

Feb. 6, 2007 Mailed AOS & EAD application
Feb. 8, 2007 Application received by Chicago lock box
Feb. 13, 2007 Check encashed by DHS and a touch for AOS & EAD
Feb. 15, 2007 Received NOA1 for AOS & EAD and a touch for both
Feb. 20, 2007 Received biometrics appointment for Mar 1
Feb. 22, 2007 EAD touched
Mar. 1, 2007 Biometrics appointment at St. Louis, Mo.
Mar. 2, 2007 AOS & EAD touched
Mar. 10, 2007 Received notice of transfer to CSC re: AOS
Mar. 11, 2007 AOS touched and received 3 emails re: transfer
Mar. 15, 2007 AOS touched, received 3 emails re: case is now pending in CSC
Mar. 16, 2007 AOS touched
Apr. 19, 2007 EAD touched
Apr. 23, 2007 EAD touched
Apr. 24, 2007 EAD card production ordered
Apr. 25, 2007 EAD touched
Apr. 27, 2007 Approval notice sent for EAD
Apr. 28, 2007 EAD card arrived
Apr. 30, 2007 EAD touched
May 16, 2007 AOS touched
May 17, 2007 AOS touched
May 29, 2007 AOS approved - received email re card production ordered
June 1, 2007 AOS approval notice sent via email
June 3, 2007 AOS touched
joan/rogerFemalePhilippines2007-06-05 14:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFinally received appointment letter!!!
kicking.gif It took them 13 days to schedule the interview appointment since the NVC finished processing our case. Interview date is November 6. we are so happy, but at the same time getting anxious and nervous for what is left of our journey...
WillitoMaleEl Salvador2009-09-29 01:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI'm confused
QUOTE (Willito @ Oct 8 2009, 02:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My wife went to take her medical today, and they are asking for her package 4 which she has not received. all we have is the letter from NVC with the interview date.

do we need to wait for that pakage? could we get it from anywhere? on the NVC instruction letter, there is no mention of that package.... blink.gif




Ok, this is what happened. my wife went back the next day and ask the doctor what is the secretary talking about,.... when she asked for her packet IV,.... the doc apologized he said the secretary was new and she didn't know what she was talking about.... oops8rh.gif that the appointment letter sent by NVC was all she needed....

now all we have to do is wait for the dreaded interview..... ph34r.gif
WillitoMaleEl Salvador2009-10-11 00:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI'm confused
My wife went to take her medical today, and they are asking for her package 4 which she has not received. all we have is the letter from NVC with the interview date.

do we need to wait for that pakage? could we get it from anywhere? on the NVC instruction letter, there is no mention of that package.... blink.gif
WillitoMaleEl Salvador2009-10-08 16:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVISA APPROVED!!!!!!
My wife went to her second interview today and she was approved.

She was there the whole afternoon. Her appointment was at noon, but she didn't see the interviewer until 4 pm.
Before that, she was fingerprinted. the interview itself was smooth, the interviewer was not too friendly and not too mean, but he made a couple of errors
that my wife was quick too pick them up. (if they make an error, don't be afraid to correct them nobody knows the case better than yourself!)
He only made four basic questions:

1. Where does he work?
2. What does he do there?
3. How did you meet?
4. Whom does he live with?

after that he typed a little bit on the computer, and told her that she was approved!!!!! kicking.gif

I'm really thankful for this website, and all people that collaborate with it.

thank you guys!!! and good luck in your journey to everybody. good.gif
WillitoMaleEl Salvador2009-11-14 01:44:00