IllinoisDave Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Christine gave me a little surprise when I got home from work tonight. She had the mail laid out on the table, this time separated instead of in one pile. She was giving me a kinda funny look as I glanced at the envelopes. Then I noticed one of them had that now-familiar blue lettering of the USCIS. Unlike the others, this one had been opened. She couldn't hold back the smile when I looked up at her. So I took the paper out of the envelope... WELCOME TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA After seeing those sweet words,I didn't even need to read the rest. But I did anyway. I was a little surprised but not shocked. No interview. GC on the way in three weeks. No more dealing with the gov't for 21 months. Gotta love it! B) As always, thanks to everyone in our CFL family. There is NO WAY we're in this position this fast without all of you. Thank you from both of us. Dave and Christine Link to comment
Smitty Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Fantastic news Dave! A hearty congratulations for you two! Link to comment
Finer in China Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 http://www.virginmedia.com/microsites/movies/slideshow/the-simpsons-movie/img_3.jpg TIME TO SING, DANCE AND HAVE A PARTY!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment
Tine & Ella Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Congratulation Dave and Christine !!!!!! Tine & Ella Link to comment
Corbin Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Christine gave me a little surprise when I got home from work tonight. She had the mail laid out on the table, this time separated instead of in one pile. She was giving me a kinda funny look as I glanced at the envelopes. Then I noticed one of them had that now-familiar blue lettering of the USCIS. Unlike the others, this one had been opened. She couldn't hold back the smile when I looked up at her. So I took the paper out of the envelope... WELCOME TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA After seeing those sweet words,I didn't even need to read the rest. But I did anyway. I was a little surprised but not shocked. No interview. GC on the way in three weeks. No more dealing with the gov't for 21 months. Gotta love it! As always, thanks to everyone in our CFL family. There is NO WAY we're in this position this fast without all of you. Thank you from both of us. Dave and ChristineTHATS GREAT NEWS......................... Link to comment
Randy W Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Hey! Congrats! Link to comment
scooby94 Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 This is wonderful news!!! Many congrates! Link to comment
jim_julian Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 2-22-07 to 2-25-08 ... amazing! Congratulations! Link to comment
IllinoisDave Posted February 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 2-22-07 to 2-25-08 ... amazing! Congratulations! Thanks Jim and everyone else. If I remember right, our 129f was actually signed for on 2/25/07. So this was a nice anniversary of sorts. Link to comment
PapaBear Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 (edited) Sweet! Congratulations Dave and Christine! PapaBear Edited February 26, 2008 by PapaBear (see edit history) Link to comment
Shenzhen K-1 Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 2-22-07 to 2-25-08 ... amazing! Congratulations! Thanks Jim and everyone else. If I remember right, our 129f was actually signed for on 2/25/07. So this was a nice anniversary of sorts. Dave and Christine, very nice and great news!! 1 year to green card, that is just not right!! I really greased the wrong wheel................... Link to comment
Guest Mike and Lily Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Congratulations Dave and Christine! That's wonderful news. The USCIS will make us sweat it out in two weeks. We hope for the same result! Link to comment
IllinoisDave Posted February 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 (edited) Dave and Christine, very nice and great news!! B) 1 year to green card, that is just not right!! I really greased the wrong wheel................... Thanks Mark.I think we had a few factors that added up to smoother sailing for us than for some. First, I think we just filed at the right time. We missed all the problems created by the mass filings last summer. Second, we just had a very simple case with no complicating issues. No divorces/kids,close in age,no CCP issue or other red flag items that can complicate a case. I think that we were just a very straightforward,boring case that NVC/DOS/USCIS/GUZ all looked at and said: "These people ain't gonna cause no problems, let 'em have it." But by far the most important factor that allowed us to sail through the process was Candle and all the incredibly supportive,unselfish and informative people here who helped along the way. Because of the folks here our paperwork was always in order every step of the way. We didn't lose one day because of filing/paperwork issues. And for that we only have CFL to thank. So, our thanks to all. And good luck to all those in a holding pattern over GUZ or about to enter it as well as those still waiting for various steps post-interview to be finished. I plan to do whatever I can to help those who helped us in our journey and will no doubt help in the future. Edited February 26, 2008 by IllinoisDave (see edit history) Link to comment
clayton2103 Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Dave, Fantastic news for you and Christine!!!Very happy to read also that you didn't have to attend an interview for her green card. Many of us here can only hope to be as lucky as you two! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Clayton & Wen Li Link to comment
amerchin Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Congrats on getting your GC without an interview! Link to comment
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