My K-1 Journey

As I write this blog I can’t help but be amazed on the goodness and faithfulness of our Sovereign and good God.  He alone made all these things possible.  He alone made all these come to reality and fruition and now, me and my husband, are reaping the harvest of joy, peace and contentment of being together as we look forward to many more adventures and challenges ahead of us as we journey through life as husband and wife.  And in all these we will boldly go through by God’s amazing grace.  Thank you Lord!

June 3, 2010 – Engagement. Read story: https://connected2christ.wordpress.com/love-across-the-globe-2/the-proporsal/

October 25, 2010 – Keith filed I-129F (Petition for Alien Fiance/e).  Read: https://connected2christ.wordpress.com/love-across-the-globe-2/the-us-immigration-and-the-processing-that-comes-with-it/

November 02, 2010 – Received Notice from USCIS.

April 20, 2011 – Petition approved.

May 10, 2011 – Received confirmation letter from US Embassy (USEM).

May 30-31, 2011 – Medical/Physical Examination at St. Luke’s Hospital in Manila. Read: https://connected2christ.wordpress.com/love-across-the-globe-2/the-us-immigration-and-the-processing-that-comes-with-it/medical-examination/

June 15, 2011 – USEM Interview.  Visa was not given but application was filed under 221g. Read: https://connected2christ.wordpress.com/love-across-the-globe-2/the-us-immigration-and-the-processing-that-comes-with-it/my-us-embassy-interview/

June 20, 2011 – Submitted docs via 2go

June 23, 2011 – Docs forwarded to the consul officer via carrier

July 07, 2011 – VISA APPROVED!!!! PRAISE GOD!!  Read: https://connected2christ.wordpress.com/love-across-the-globe-2/the-us-immigration-and-the-processing-that-comes-with-it/

July 14, 2011 – VISA DELIVERED!

July 22, 2011 – Attended CFO Guidance & Counselling Seminar via PRISM. Read: https://connected2christ.wordpress.com/love-across-the-globe-2/the-us-immigration-and-the-processing-that-comes-with-it/cfo-guidance-counseling-seminar/

August 23, 2011 – Point of Entry to the US (via Detroit Airport).  Read: https://connected2christ.wordpress.com/love-across-the-globe-2/the-us-immigration-and-the-processing-that-comes-with-it/point-of-entry-experience/

September 10, 2011 – Wedding Day! (at Clover Ridge Clubhouse, Murrysville, PA). Read: https://connected2christ.wordpress.com/love-across-the-globe-2/the-wedding/

September 12-18, 2011 – Honeymoon (Ft. Lauderdale & Orlando, Florida). Read: https://connected2christ.wordpress.com/love-across-the-globe-2/the-wedding/our-honeymoon-photos/

October 2011 – Started working on AOS & EAD paperworks

October 14, 2011 – Got SSN on mail

October 16, 2011 – Medical Examination by a US Civil Surgeon. Read: https://connected2christ.wordpress.com/love-across-the-globe-2/the-us-immigration-and-the-processing-that-comes-with-it/medical-exam-with-a-us-civil-surgeon/

November 5, 2011 – Mailed AOS/EAD documents to DHS. Read: https://connected2christ.wordpress.com/love-across-the-globe-2/the-us-immigration-and-the-processing-that-come-with-it/my-aos-and-ead-application/

November 9, 2011 – USCIS received the documents

November 14, 2011 – Received a text message notice from the USCIS that they received the docs.

November 18, 2011 – Received NOA (I-797C) in mail for AOS and EAD.

November 21, 2011 – I-94 expiration date

November 30, 2011 – Applied for a State I.D.

December 9, 2011 – Biometrics/Fingerprinting

December 13, 2011 – Received notice in mail from PennDOT that I’m eligible to get my state I.D.  Approved on Dec.6

December 21, 2011 – Got my temporary State I.D. and after a week, received my permanent I.D. on mail

January 9, 2012 – Received NOA that my I-485 Permanent Residence Application was transferred to the CSC (California Service Center)

January 10, 2012 – Received my Employment Authorization Card on mail!

February 2, 2012 – Took the Knowledge Test for the Driver’s permit. Passed. But had to wait for USCIS to verify my status again.

March 2012 – Driver’s Permit arrived! Started practicing driving immediately. lol.

April 6, 2012 – Moved in to our new place.

April 9, 2012 – Got my very first job in the US with Dollar Bank.

July 25, 2012 – Scheduled Road Test. Passed my road test (first try :)). Got my PA Driver’s License!

August 2012 – Found out I was pregnant with our first baby! Praise God!

November 30, 2012 – Submitted my documents for the renewal of my EAD.

December 4, 2012 – Received the NOA for my EAD Request to Renew.

December 13, 2012 – Got a notice for an RFE on my case.

January 14, 2013 – Submitted the document requested by the Homeland Security.

January 23, 2013 – New EAD card arrived.

March 30, 2013 – I received an NOA for Biometrics. They said that my fingerprint card on file is already expired.

April 10, 2013 – I gave birth to my first baby! 🙂

April 17, 2013 – Biometrics.

June 14, 2013 – Green card production was ordered! Praise God!

June 20, 2013 – Green card on hand! 🙂

June 24, 2013 – Went to the local SSA office to change my card to my married name.

2013 – Got my SSN Card with my married name.

October 2013 – Reported my marriage and Renewed my Philippine passport

November 2013 – Received my Renewed Passport

May 2014 – Applied for Nathan’s US Passport

June 2014 – Received Nathan’s passport

July 2014 – Philippine Vacation with Nathan; Nathan’s First Long International Trip. Read: https://connected2christ.wordpress.com/2014/07/26/updates-updates-and-traveling-with-an-almost-tod-alone/

November 2014 – Had a miscarriage. 😦

February 2015 – Received a notice from the Homeland Security to renew my green card. I have within 90 days to file my renewal.  We are also in the process in looking for a house! Exciting but a little bit scary! Lol.