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Trelawny20853
Apr 6 2008, 12:46 PM
QUOTE(dbears @ Apr 4 2008, 12:27 AM) *
R & R (R&I) , Alba Lucia & James (Jim Claydon), Gerry & Karen (psiprez), Ksusha & Pasha, Mounia & Herol (Herolmounia), nkem & obim (obim), May & Daniel (missmyfiance),Liliane & Jack (brazilusa2008) and all the other's who may not be active but are still waiting....

"When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place."

"When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hang on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn. "


NEVER EVER LOSE HOPE!!! AJA! AJA! FIGHTING! good.gif


This is a GREAT thing that you do. Keep it up. It kept me focused and still does. Later.

One Love

Trelawny
KimandRuss
Apr 6 2008, 01:09 PM
QUOTE(KitEEgirl @ Apr 6 2008, 01:40 PM) *
I'm sure everyone on here knows the "dreadful" walk pretty well.. You know the one from the airport to the car after you've made a fool of yourself saying "I love you" about 100 times, having a teary-eyed face, and waving over and over again as you watch your SO go through the security gate where you can no longer go.. Yeah that dreadful walk..

Well I survived. I'm back home, unfortunately....

I hope everyone is having a good day. Atleast the weather is nice...


Yup, know it well. sad.gif

Just keep thinking...in less than a month you'll be together for good! smile.gif
Sal and Jay
Apr 6 2008, 01:31 PM
QUOTE(KitEEgirl @ Apr 6 2008, 06:40 PM) *
I'm sure everyone on here knows the "dreadful" walk pretty well.. You know the one from the airport to the car after you've made a fool of yourself saying "I love you" about 100 times, having a teary-eyed face, and waving over and over again as you watch your SO go through the security gate where you can no longer go.. Yeah that dreadful walk..

Well I survived. I'm back home, unfortunately....

I hope everyone is having a good day. Atleast the weather is nice...


Yep I know it well but last time I left was the easiest knowing it was gonna be the last sad goodbye.
greeneyedgirlfl
Apr 6 2008, 02:17 PM
QUOTE(KitEEgirl @ Apr 6 2008, 01:40 PM) *
I'm sure everyone on here knows the "dreadful" walk pretty well.. You know the one from the airport to the car after you've made a fool of yourself saying "I love you" about 100 times, having a teary-eyed face, and waving over and over again as you watch your SO go through the security gate where you can no longer go.. Yeah that dreadful walk..

Well I survived. I'm back home, unfortunately....

I hope everyone is having a good day. Atleast the weather is nice...


Experienced the "dreadful walk" from a different perspective yesterday...I was the one walking through the security queue...I almost said, "Forget this, I'm just staying here in England..."

But Darren's interview is at the end of the month, so, hopefully, we won't have as long to wait to be together...
KitEEgirl
Apr 6 2008, 02:20 PM
Dawn,

How did meeting the parents go??



QUOTE(greeneyedgirlfl @ Apr 6 2008, 02:17 PM) *
QUOTE(KitEEgirl @ Apr 6 2008, 01:40 PM) *
I'm sure everyone on here knows the "dreadful" walk pretty well.. You know the one from the airport to the car after you've made a fool of yourself saying "I love you" about 100 times, having a teary-eyed face, and waving over and over again as you watch your SO go through the security gate where you can no longer go.. Yeah that dreadful walk..

Well I survived. I'm back home, unfortunately....

I hope everyone is having a good day. Atleast the weather is nice...


Experienced the "dreadful walk" from a different perspective yesterday...I was the one walking through the security queue...I almost said, "Forget this, I'm just staying here in England..."

But Darren's interview is at the end of the month, so, hopefully, we won't have as long to wait to be together...

Sal and Jay
Apr 6 2008, 02:59 PM
Dawn

Could you give some feedback on Darrens medical experience, im getting really nervous about it. Thanks
greeneyedgirlfl
Apr 6 2008, 03:29 PM
It went great! His family are wonderful people, very kind and genuine...and I think they like me...

QUOTE(KitEEgirl @ Apr 6 2008, 03:20 PM) *
Dawn,

How did meeting the parents go??



QUOTE(greeneyedgirlfl @ Apr 6 2008, 02:17 PM) *
QUOTE(KitEEgirl @ Apr 6 2008, 01:40 PM) *
I'm sure everyone on here knows the "dreadful" walk pretty well.. You know the one from the airport to the car after you've made a fool of yourself saying "I love you" about 100 times, having a teary-eyed face, and waving over and over again as you watch your SO go through the security gate where you can no longer go.. Yeah that dreadful walk..

Well I survived. I'm back home, unfortunately....

I hope everyone is having a good day. Atleast the weather is nice...


Experienced the "dreadful walk" from a different perspective yesterday...I was the one walking through the security queue...I almost said, "Forget this, I'm just staying here in England..."

But Darren's interview is at the end of the month, so, hopefully, we won't have as long to wait to be together...


Darren7226
Apr 6 2008, 04:04 PM
QUOTE(Sal and Jay @ Apr 6 2008, 08:59 PM) *
Dawn

Could you give some feedback on Darrens medical experience, im getting really nervous about it. Thanks

No need to be nervous u think its gonna take a long time but its all over in about ten minutes or so.
all he/she does is confirm name date of birth the usaul thing first. Then its just a matter of checking blood pressure a few taps here and there on the front and back. Then he/she takes blood for testing but generally its over in less than 2 minutes. The medical is not that embarrassing as they only have just a quick peak down there for us guys although this may be different for the ladies. after this is the chest xray which is not a problem. after he has check the xray and paid u r free to go. if there was anything i would say to do it would be leave plenty of time to get there u think it won't take long to get there but we both walked straight past it even if it was raining at the time its not obvious as to where its is good luck too all
Sal and Jay
Apr 6 2008, 04:36 PM
QUOTE(Darren7226 @ Apr 6 2008, 10:04 PM) *
QUOTE(Sal and Jay @ Apr 6 2008, 08:59 PM) *
Dawn

Could you give some feedback on Darrens medical experience, im getting really nervous about it. Thanks

No need to be nervous u think its gonna take a long time but its all over in about ten minutes or so.
all he/she does is confirm name date of birth the usaul thing first. Then its just a matter of checking blood pressure a few taps here and there on the front and back. Then he/she takes blood for testing but generally its over in less than 2 minutes. The medical is not that embarrassing as they only have just a quick peak down there for us guys although this may be different for the ladies. after this is the chest xray which is not a problem. after he has check the xray and paid u r free to go. if there was anything i would say to do it would be leave plenty of time to get there u think it won't take long to get there but we both walked straight past it even if it was raining at the time its not obvious as to where its is good luck too all



Thanks Darren I appreciate your feedback, do they give you the xrays at this point or do you get given them by the embassy.
murfie
Apr 7 2008, 06:29 AM
I got my visa interview date today!! kicking.gif woohooo!! Medical tomorrow also, to be honest i am shocked at how fast its gone. I was preparing myself for at least a 6 month wait, but its 3 months from initial filing to interview date! Can you believe that!
I know one reason is that we were very much prepared and have everything in order, this is in no small part due to all of you here! Thank you! good.gif
Sal and Jay
Apr 7 2008, 06:46 AM
QUOTE(murfie @ Apr 7 2008, 12:29 PM) *
I got my visa interview date today!! kicking.gif woohooo!! Medical tomorrow also, to be honest i am shocked at how fast its gone. I was preparing myself for at least a 6 month wait, but its 3 months from initial filing to interview date! Can you believe that!
I know one reason is that we were very much prepared and have everything in order, this is in no small part due to all of you here! Thank you! good.gif



Good luck with your medical and interview!!!!!!!!!
Liam and Sam
Apr 7 2008, 07:19 AM
QUOTE(murfie @ Apr 7 2008, 06:29 AM) *
I got my visa interview date today!! kicking.gif woohooo!! Medical tomorrow also, to be honest i am shocked at how fast its gone. I was preparing myself for at least a 6 month wait, but its 3 months from initial filing to interview date! Can you believe that!
I know one reason is that we were very much prepared and have everything in order, this is in no small part due to all of you here! Thank you! good.gif


Big congrats & good luck! I am envious that it's going by so quickly for you! smile.gif I just called NVC this morning and my case finally arrived on Friday. They said the turn around is about a week... I really hope it's a matter of days like most others. I was so excited to hear it got there safely (still having immigration nightmares despite my NOA2) that I forgot to ask the new case number - will have to give them a call tonight I suppose. smile.gif Congrats again!
Saffyre
Apr 7 2008, 07:42 AM
QUOTE(Liam and Sam @ Apr 7 2008, 01:19 PM) *
QUOTE(murfie @ Apr 7 2008, 06:29 AM) *
I got my visa interview date today!! kicking.gif woohooo!! Medical tomorrow also, to be honest i am shocked at how fast its gone. I was preparing myself for at least a 6 month wait, but its 3 months from initial filing to interview date! Can you believe that!
I know one reason is that we were very much prepared and have everything in order, this is in no small part due to all of you here! Thank you! good.gif


Big congrats & good luck! I am envious that it's going by so quickly for you! smile.gif I just called NVC this morning and my case finally arrived on Friday. They said the turn around is about a week... I really hope it's a matter of days like most others. I was so excited to hear it got there safely (still having immigration nightmares despite my NOA2) that I forgot to ask the new case number - will have to give them a call tonight I suppose. smile.gif Congrats again!


I find called DoS is easier - you get through faster, and they WILL give you your NVC reference.
Ihave to callthem tonight to see if my file arrived at the embassy yet.
JeroenAndMichelle
Apr 7 2008, 07:44 AM
QUOTE(murfie @ Apr 7 2008, 01:29 PM) *
but its 3 months from initial filing to interview date! Can you believe that!

I wish CSC did the same lol.. congrats tho, good luck on the interview biggrin.gif
Liam and Sam
Apr 7 2008, 07:50 AM
QUOTE(Saffyre @ Apr 7 2008, 07:42 AM) *
QUOTE(Liam and Sam @ Apr 7 2008, 01:19 PM) *
QUOTE(murfie @ Apr 7 2008, 06:29 AM) *
I got my visa interview date today!! kicking.gif woohooo!! Medical tomorrow also, to be honest i am shocked at how fast its gone. I was preparing myself for at least a 6 month wait, but its 3 months from initial filing to interview date! Can you believe that!
I know one reason is that we were very much prepared and have everything in order, this is in no small part due to all of you here! Thank you! good.gif


Big congrats & good luck! I am envious that it's going by so quickly for you! smile.gif I just called NVC this morning and my case finally arrived on Friday. They said the turn around is about a week... I really hope it's a matter of days like most others. I was so excited to hear it got there safely (still having immigration nightmares despite my NOA2) that I forgot to ask the new case number - will have to give them a call tonight I suppose. smile.gif Congrats again!


I find called DoS is easier - you get through faster, and they WILL give you your NVC reference.
Ihave to callthem tonight to see if my file arrived at the embassy yet.


Someone told me that you have to have your new NVC case number in order to DoS. ..Thanks for the heads up!
Saffyre
Apr 7 2008, 07:51 AM
QUOTE(Liam and Sam @ Apr 7 2008, 01:50 PM) *
QUOTE(Saffyre @ Apr 7 2008, 07:42 AM) *
QUOTE(Liam and Sam @ Apr 7 2008, 01:19 PM) *
QUOTE(murfie @ Apr 7 2008, 06:29 AM) *
I got my visa interview date today!! kicking.gif woohooo!! Medical tomorrow also, to be honest i am shocked at how fast its gone. I was preparing myself for at least a 6 month wait, but its 3 months from initial filing to interview date! Can you believe that!
I know one reason is that we were very much prepared and have everything in order, this is in no small part due to all of you here! Thank you! good.gif


Big congrats & good luck! I am envious that it's going by so quickly for you! smile.gif I just called NVC this morning and my case finally arrived on Friday. They said the turn around is about a week... I really hope it's a matter of days like most others. I was so excited to hear it got there safely (still having immigration nightmares despite my NOA2) that I forgot to ask the new case number - will have to give them a call tonight I suppose. smile.gif Congrats again!


I find called DoS is easier - you get through faster, and they WILL give you your NVC reference.
Ihave to callthem tonight to see if my file arrived at the embassy yet.


Someone told me that you have to have your new NVC case number in order to DoS. ..Thanks for the heads up!


I didn't have mine - all i gave was my name and dob, and they gave me the reference number.
greeneyedgirlfl
Apr 7 2008, 04:46 PM
QUOTE(murfie @ Apr 7 2008, 07:29 AM) *
I got my visa interview date today!! kicking.gif woohooo!! Medical tomorrow also, to be honest i am shocked at how fast its gone. I was preparing myself for at least a 6 month wait, but its 3 months from initial filing to interview date! Can you believe that!
I know one reason is that we were very much prepared and have everything in order, this is in no small part due to all of you here! Thank you! good.gif


Congrats!!! Darren has his interview the Friday before, so hopefully we'll be able to celebrate together!!!
KitEEgirl
Apr 8 2008, 08:17 AM
Marco had his medical today...

Nothing to really report... Just checked his pulse, listened to his heart, did the chest x-ray.....and asked him some questions. The doctor even told him to go to this regular doctor for tetanus shot he needs. I think that is surprisingly honest!

He's doing that this afternoon and then we just wait for the interview!
Amanda+Stephen
Apr 8 2008, 08:20 AM
Well Stephen sent Packet 3 back to the embassy today. So I guess we should know our interview date in about a week. He also called the physician and has his medical scheduled for April 28th at 8AM (kind of sucks, as he has to take a train about 2 hours, so yeah, he'll be up at like 4AM that day, oops!)

Everything just starts moving superfast after NOA2 ... wacko.gif All the impatient waiting to get NOA2, and then nervousness of doing the rest of the paperwork right!

I hope everyone is doing well today!!!

Sal and Jay
Apr 8 2008, 08:42 AM
Im getting really nervous now, hope it all goes ok for us too. I have been unable to send packet 3 back yet as both my parents are deceased and my father died over 25 years ago and we have to find the exact date of death which is becoming difficult.
dbears
Apr 8 2008, 10:31 AM
CONGRATULATIONS & some SEXY DANCE for MAY & DANIEL(missmyfiance) who received NOA 2 dated 4-07-2008


for those who are still waiting: "We must accept finite disappointment, but we must never lose infinite hope." -Martin Luther King, Jr


CODE
JANUARY FILERS W/ NOA2 :
NAME DATE FILED NOA1 NOA2
1. Olga & Gene 01-02 01-08 2008-02-24
2. Iain & Kati 01-18 01-31 2008-02-24
3. Darren & Dawn 01-28 01-31 2008-02-25
4. Marcel & Melodie 01-25 01-30 2008-02-25
5. L & T 01-07 01-14 2008-02-25
6. Priscilla & Eric 01-12 01-18 2008-02-27
7. Femi & Noel 01-12 01-15 2008-02-28
8. Noo & Bill 01-25 02-05 2008-02-29
9. Paul & Susan 01-03 01-24 2008-02-29
10.Louis & Catherine 01-11 01-24 2008-02-29
11.Mina & Fred 01-04 01-08 2008-02-29
12.Mauricio & Stephanie 01-11 01-17 2008-02-29
13.Ritesh & Lisa 01-05 01-15 2008-03-02
14.jomylyn & michael 01-04 01-14 2008-03-03
15.Yohann & Monica 01-10 01-15 2008-03-03
16.Scott & Micki 01-18 01-23 2008-03-04
17.Rod & Jenni 01-22 01-24 2008-03-04
18.Jennifer & Steven 01-19 01-31 2008-03-04
19.Alejandro & Wanda 01-17 01-18 2008-03-05
20.Aidan & Ashley 01-18 01-25 2008-03-05
21.Marco & Nicole 01-04 01-09 2008-03-05
22.Justyna & Dominik 01-14 01-25 2008-03-05
23.Rhoge & Frank 01-22 01-25 2008-03-05
24.Rich & Nicole 01-17 01-23 2008-03-05
25.Gosia & Brian 01-05 01-09 2008-03-05
26.Abby & Eric 01-28 02-11 2008-03-06
27.G & J 01-25 02-02 2008-03-06
28.Geoff & April 01-25 01-29 2008-03-07
29.Irina & Vu 01-18 01-22 2008-03-11
30.Trang & Bill 01-23 01-25 2008-03-12
31.Tim & Schmissa 01-16 01-22 2008-03-12
32.Chris & Monica 01-18 01-22 2008-03-12
33.Bella & Joe 01-19 01-25 2008-03-13
34.Natasha & Brian 01-14 01-18 2008-03-13
35.Sally & Jay 01-31 02-11 2008-03-14
36.Mike & Amber 01-30 02-05 2008-03-14
37.Santos & Donna 01-04 01-12 2008-03-17
38.Steve & Patti 01-10 01-14 2008-03-17
39.Juliana & Andre 01-17 01-22 2008-03-18
40.Gaye & Ricky 01-29 02-04 2008-03-18
41.Ria & Stephen 01-16 01-18 2008-03-18
42.Miriam & Simon 01-16 01-28 2008-03-18
43.Stephen & Amanda 01-31 02-05 2008-03-19
44.Azzeddine & Kathleen 01-08 01-14 2008-03-26
45.Lilliput/Rosehall & Trelawny 01-07 01-11 2008-03-27
46.lina & ray 01-23 02-01 2008-03-27
47.Liam & Samantha 01-14 01-16 2008-03-30
48.TL & LN 01-12 01-15 2008-03-31
49.Kim & Emily 01-29 01-30 2008-03-31
50.Anne & Drew 01-30 02-12 2008-04-02
51.SS & PS 01-14 01-16 2008-04-03
52.Ksusha & Pasha 01-12 01-16 2008-04-04
53.May & Daniel 01-24 01-30 2008-04-07


UPCOMING APPROVALS (approvals coming very very soon):

NAME Date Filed NOA1 last seen on VJ
1. E & L 01-01 01-15 2008-01-24
2. Manisha & Ravi 01-03 2008-01-12
3. Mary & Tor 01-04 2008-01-16
4. R & R 01-08 01-11 2008-04-08
5. Alba Lucia & James 01-09 01-15 2008-04-08
6. Gerry & Karen 01-10 01-14 2008-04-07
7. Jiang & He 01-10 2008-01-28
8. Gamal & Erin 01-16 02-04 2008-02-10
9. Mounia & Herol 01-17 01-24 2008-04-08
10.Mary Grace & Eric 01-21 02-20 2008-03-17
11.nkem & obim 01-24 02-02 2008-04-06
12.Liliane & Jack 01-25 01-30 2008-04-08
13.Mohammed & Rebecca 01-26
14.Paul & Kate 01-28
15.Casper & Nichole 01-28 01-30 2008-03-13
16.Sam & Brian 01-29 02-26 2008-04-08
17.Kimiko & Carl 01-30 02-02 2008-04-08
18.James & Nikki 01-31 03-05 2008-04-07
dbears
Apr 8 2008, 10:34 AM
Here's hoping and praying that this week will be a better week with more approvals than the past two weeks.

I'm keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. rose.gif rose.gif rose.gif
KitEEgirl
Apr 8 2008, 10:39 AM
Gaye,

I just noticed your wedding date smile.gif 8/8/08! If that would have fallen on a Saturday we might have done that too. That's pretty cool.

I guess that's pretty hard for the husband to forget smile.gif
dbears
Apr 8 2008, 11:10 AM
QUOTE(KitEEgirl @ Apr 8 2008, 11:39 PM) *
Gaye,

I just noticed your wedding date smile.gif 8/8/08! If that would have fallen on a Saturday we might have done that too. That's pretty cool.

I guess that's pretty hard for the husband to forget smile.gif


We met on the first week of august but we can't remember the exact date since we were not that serious yet so we picked 8-08-08 last year... then we thought of having it on october 3, that's the day we first saw each other's face online and first heard each other's voice but then, we need to get married before the kids starts school also so we decided to go back to original date and trim off the wedding budget again.

My younger sister had her graduation today and by our talks the past weeks it seems she and her husband have decided to stay in our house even after I leave so at least one of my worries have been resolve already (they wanted to moved out of the house when i leave and I was worried this house would just deteriorate if nobody would stay here on permanent basis, my mom's business is based in another town so she rarely comes home here, my father has another house so he don't stay here). Was able to tell my father also about going to the US this year and for the first time, I didn't hear any negative comment from him, he just wanted me to look up some of his relatives in the U.S. if I could. good.gif This is a very good day albeit a tiring one. (its 12:12AM already here).

I just hope this week will be a better week for everybody still waiting. My thoughts are always with you guys. VSC & CSC MOVE!!!

kitEEgirl good luck for the medical exam and also for the coming interview! rose.gif
greeneyedgirlfl
Apr 8 2008, 01:30 PM
Howdy, everybody!!! Just wishing everyone a great Tuesday!!!

The enormity of everything has hit me today...Darren will be here soon (God willing), and I am stressing about $...for the AoS, the wedding, and trying to find him reliable transportation (in Orlando, that's a necessity). Usually I would just sign up to teach summer school, but our state education budget has been slashed this year, and, unfortunately, one of the first things to go is summer school...I would try to find other work for the summer, but it's hard to find anywhere that will work around my teacher training schedule for the summer.

I don't really have any viable solutions, just wanted to vent...I'm trying to keep my anxiety to a minimum around Darren since he is already so nervous about the interview, and I don't want him to worry about anything else.

Thanks for listening to me....
murfie
Apr 8 2008, 01:36 PM
Medical done, as was said above about a medical done in Germany i think, the Irish medical is very straight forward. fill out the forms, quick questions and examination the blood samples and xray done. Just wait for results now, sometime next week. No extra vaccines needed, he did say in Ireland the doctors are resisting the pressure to give all the new vaccines required, waste of money for the applicants he said, and a waste of time for them.
dbears
Apr 8 2008, 06:29 PM
QUOTE(greeneyedgirlfl @ Apr 9 2008, 02:30 AM) *
Howdy, everybody!!! Just wishing everyone a great Tuesday!!!

The enormity of everything has hit me today...Darren will be here soon (God willing), and I am stressing about $...for the AoS, the wedding, and trying to find him reliable transportation (in Orlando, that's a necessity). Usually I would just sign up to teach summer school, but our state education budget has been slashed this year, and, unfortunately, one of the first things to go is summer school...I would try to find other work for the summer, but it's hard to find anywhere that will work around my teacher training schedule for the summer.

I don't really have any viable solutions, just wanted to vent...I'm trying to keep my anxiety to a minimum around Darren since he is already so nervous about the interview, and I don't want him to worry about anything else.

Thanks for listening to me....


I guess we are all feeling the stress in a different way and for different reasons... maybe you and ricky and all the other USC could relate with the kinds of stress you guys are dealing with the impending arrival of your foreign SO's.

As for me and Darren and all the foreign SO's.... MAN! Insomnia anyone? Our medical (mine and my kids') will be May 13 and interview would be May 21.. when we called April 1 we were offered April 9 interview and I just freaked out... it can't be that fast... I'm totally not ready. So we opted for a date in middle to last week of may... I'm still working on most requirements and gathering documents here. And I'll be packing and the things i need to dispose. And to fix and put everything in order here first before I could leave. I'm just glad I was able to tell my father about my impending immigration and he was ok with it, not a negative word. star_smile.gif

One of my worries of who will stay in our house and manage our little boarding house have been ironed out but there's also one of my sisters who wants to go to Dubai for work and I still need to assist her before I could go. It's hard to be the eldest, your siblings just expect you to know everything and help them out with everything. i don't really mind under normal circumstances but it is adding to my stressors right now.

Maybe I need to go to the yoga center and do some meditations. OHM SHANTI! rose.gif
dbears
Apr 8 2008, 06:43 PM
R & R (R&I) , Alba Lucia & James (Jim Claydon), Gerry & Karen (psiprez), Mounia & Herol (Herolmounia), nkem & obim (obim), Liliane & Jack (brazilusa2008) and all the other's who may not be active but are still waiting....

"When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place."

"In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer."

I hope and pray that all of you still feel the impending spring & endless summer in your hearts. Stay focused on the real prize: BEING WITH YOUR SO & SPENDING A LIFETIME WITH HIM/HER!

I'm holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
KitEEgirl
Apr 8 2008, 07:20 PM
Dawn,

I completely understand 100% where you are coming from. I am stressing about money too... worrying about helping him find a job, getting him a car so he can get to his job, paying for the wedding, having the $1010 for the AOS.. it's very overwhelming. You know what though? The only thing that is important is at the end of the day is that we are together with our SO. When they finally get here, everything else will seem insignificant and work itself out... Love always finds a way smile.gif



QUOTE(greeneyedgirlfl @ Apr 8 2008, 01:30 PM) *
Howdy, everybody!!! Just wishing everyone a great Tuesday!!!

The enormity of everything has hit me today...Darren will be here soon (God willing), and I am stressing about $...for the AoS, the wedding, and trying to find him reliable transportation (in Orlando, that's a necessity). Usually I would just sign up to teach summer school, but our state education budget has been slashed this year, and, unfortunately, one of the first things to go is summer school...I would try to find other work for the summer, but it's hard to find anywhere that will work around my teacher training schedule for the summer.

I don't really have any viable solutions, just wanted to vent...I'm trying to keep my anxiety to a minimum around Darren since he is already so nervous about the interview, and I don't want him to worry about anything else.

Thanks for listening to me....

SusieLuvsPaul
Apr 8 2008, 08:17 PM
paul sent back packet 3 to London, and I was wondering how we would find out the interview date, by mail? or is there a quicker way because i'm so impatient! lol A special number is site to sign up to? After getting the NOA2 I didn't know how to track it tongue.gif
KitEEgirl
Apr 8 2008, 09:07 PM
I'm not for sure how it works in England, but we emailed the German Embassy since Marco was here in the states. They sent us our interview date via email. It took them less than 1 day to respond. We just provided our Frankfurt case number....

It followed in the mail about 2 days later...

QUOTE(SusieLuvsPaul @ Apr 8 2008, 08:17 PM) *
paul sent back packet 3 to London, and I was wondering how we would find out the interview date, by mail? or is there a quicker way because i'm so impatient! lol A special number is site to sign up to? After getting the NOA2 I didn't know how to track it tongue.gif

R&I
Apr 9 2008, 03:42 AM
Dbears,

Thanks again for your warm words and wishes.

R&R aka R&I
KimandRuss
Apr 9 2008, 06:55 AM
Dawn... big hugs! One of the most important things i've learned in my years is that worrying wont get the bills paid! wink.gif I know it's stressful to think about all that is to come but you have to believe it will all work out! This is a wonderful time for you both. I really hope you enjoy it! smile.gif btw... there is someone with the same interview date as Darren who posted in the General Discussion forum.

Gaye... LOVE yoga! Does the soul good, doesn't it? It's great your father is ok with your immigration.

So many of you are almost through this part of the process! That's great! I'm very happy for you all. smile.gif

It's difficult to think of a reason why some from even early January are still waiting while others are approved in less than a month. That's just not right! I hope you folks get your approvals SOON!

Less than a week for us now!
Amanda+Stephen
Apr 9 2008, 01:22 PM
I've been stressing about the same things too. The $1010 AOS fee, and yes, the wedding expenses. Yes, we both knew it would be an expensive process, but when faced with all coming up in the next few months, it's get a little nerve wracking. I just started signing contracts and paying deposits this week for the wedding & reception. And I'm like OK, where is that money tree in the backyard?! smile.gif I know it will all be fine, but it's sure taking a toll already, just thinking about the upcoming expenses. But like Kim said, I learned a long time ago, not to stress too much on it, because stressing on it won't resolve it.

I'm half tempted to email the Frankfurt embassy to see if they got Packet 3 back and inquire about interview date, but they are gone already, so wouldn't get me any information until tomorrow. I'm just ready for him to be here, so he can share in the fun stresses!!! laughing.gif

Hope everyone is well!
greeneyedgirlfl
Apr 9 2008, 03:03 PM
Thanks for all the well-wishes!!! I'm so blessed that I have such supportive friends as you guys!!!
dbears
Apr 10 2008, 04:45 PM
QUOTE(R&I @ Apr 9 2008, 04:42 PM) *
Dbears,

Thanks again for your warm words and wishes.

R&R aka R&I


You're always welcome and I really really hope and pray that you guys will get that approval soonest. Just stay strong and stay focused on the the PRIZE:YOUR SO!

Keeping you and all the others on the waiting list on my thoughts and prayers always! And I am sure there are a lot more here that are doing the same.


QUOTE(KimandRuss @ Apr 9 2008, 07:55 PM) *
Dawn... big hugs! One of the most important things i've learned in my years is that worrying wont get the bills paid! wink.gif I know it's stressful to think about all that is to come but you have to believe it will all work out! This is a wonderful time for you both. I really hope you enjoy it! smile.gif -101% agree kim good.gif .. 8years of being a single mom had really thought me that what you said is absolutely true... when I am in a tight place, when bills pill up and the kids are sick, i panic but then stop and sing "God will make a way" by Don Moen. The words of the song just calms my nerves and it allows me to focus more on the things i can do to make things a little better and just lift all the things that are way beyond my control into God's mighty hand. He has never let me down so far... I am always sure, He will take care of all of us wherever and whatever.

Gaye... LOVE yoga! Does the soul good, doesn't it? It's great your father is ok with your immigration. -Yeah, maybe he feels that I'd be safe in Ricky's hands... my mother's initial worries was probably just becoz she'd be missing us and just don't want to admit it but she's ok now. She just worries it will be too cold for me and the kids. She still thinks, North Carolina is very near the North Pole laughing.gif

So many of you are almost through this part of the process! That's great! I'm very happy for you all. smile.gif

It's difficult to think of a reason why some from even early January are still waiting while others are approved in less than a month. That's just not right! I hope you folks get your approvals SOON!-- yeah, and there are some from December and earlier still waiting also. My heart really breaks everytime I open Igor's list and there is no new January filer or earlier filer approved. sad.gif

Less than a week for us now!--YAY! You'll finally be on the waiting room! I'm wishing you all the luck and fast and hassle free approval.
Damian&Kelly
Apr 10 2008, 06:02 PM
QUOTE(SusieLuvsPaul @ Apr 8 2008, 09:17 PM) *
paul sent back packet 3 to London, and I was wondering how we would find out the interview date, by mail? or is there a quicker way because i'm so impatient! lol A special number is site to sign up to? After getting the NOA2 I didn't know how to track it tongue.gif



Just thought I'd help ya out... London is on a roll right now getting interview dates and packet 4s out. My fiance's medical is the same day as yours.. We sent back packet 4 on April 3rd and on April 8th I called the Department of State and we were already assigned an interview date for May 2nd. the London Embassy doesn't reply to Emails without an email code and also calling the Embassy costs tons a minute.


so to check on your progress here on out call or have your fiance call the DOS .. 202-663-1225 alls you need is your case number
greeneyedgirlfl
Apr 10 2008, 07:24 PM
QUOTE(Damian&Kelly @ Apr 10 2008, 07:02 PM) *
QUOTE(SusieLuvsPaul @ Apr 8 2008, 09:17 PM) *
paul sent back packet 3 to London, and I was wondering how we would find out the interview date, by mail? or is there a quicker way because i'm so impatient! lol A special number is site to sign up to? After getting the NOA2 I didn't know how to track it tongue.gif



Just thought I'd help ya out... London is on a roll right now getting interview dates and packet 4s out. My fiance's medical is the same day as yours.. We sent back packet 4 on April 3rd and on April 8th I called the Department of State and we were already assigned an interview date for May 2nd. the London Embassy doesn't reply to Emails without an email code and also calling the Embassy costs tons a minute.


so to check on your progress here on out call or have your fiance call the DOS .. 202-663-1225 alls you need is your case number


Don't I know it!!! Two weeks from tomorrow!!! (I only wish he had a flight the same day!!!)
erintoronto
Apr 10 2008, 08:44 PM
QUOTE(Amanda+Stephen @ Apr 9 2008, 02:22 PM) *
And I'm like OK, where is that money tree in the backyard?! smile.gif

ha! i asked david that earlier this week. i completely understand the financial pressures but you're right. worrying doesn't get you anywhere. you just have to plan as best you can.

congrats to all of you moving forward in the process, whether it's planning your weddings or receiving your NOA2s... and interviews! star_smile.gif
Amanda+Stephen
Apr 10 2008, 09:08 PM
QUOTE(erinanddavid @ Apr 10 2008, 09:44 PM) *
QUOTE(Amanda+Stephen @ Apr 9 2008, 02:22 PM) *
And I'm like OK, where is that money tree in the backyard?! smile.gif

ha! i asked david that earlier this week. i completely understand the financial pressures but you're right. worrying doesn't get you anywhere. you just have to plan as best you can.

congrats to all of you moving forward in the process, whether it's planning your weddings or receiving your NOA2s... and interviews! star_smile.gif


I hope the CSC speeds up for all of you ...

And you know, at this point in time, I'd settle for a potted plant that grew pennies!!!! tongue.gif Or a winning lottery ticket ... Nah, thinking on that again, I wouldn't trade any of it ... the process, the joys, the frustrations, the worries, the stresses, the happiness ... in the end, it will all go back to feeling the way it does whenever he and I are together, it's like nothing else matters, everything just feels right, together! luv.gif

SusieLuvsPaul
Apr 10 2008, 09:57 PM
oops its really on the 24th not the 28th i think i put the 28th down automatically cause the 28th is an anniversary day heheheh but that you for the help I'll have him call monday. I'm so exciteddddddd!
KitEEgirl
Apr 10 2008, 10:32 PM
Hmm.. The Bon Jovi concert is on the 24th.....yeah the one I can NOT afford.....

I hope all goes well for his medical!


QUOTE(SusieLuvsPaul @ Apr 10 2008, 09:57 PM) *
oops its really on the 24th not the 28th i think i put the 28th down automatically cause the 28th is an anniversary day heheheh but that you for the help I'll have him call monday. I'm so exciteddddddd!

greeneyedgirlfl
Apr 11 2008, 10:54 AM
But Marco is way better than Bon Jovi, right?

QUOTE(KitEEgirl @ Apr 10 2008, 11:32 PM) *
Hmm.. The Bon Jovi concert is on the 24th.....yeah the one I can NOT afford.....

I hope all goes well for his medical!


QUOTE(SusieLuvsPaul @ Apr 10 2008, 09:57 PM) *
oops its really on the 24th not the 28th i think i put the 28th down automatically cause the 28th is an anniversary day heheheh but that you for the help I'll have him call monday. I'm so exciteddddddd!


KitEEgirl
Apr 11 2008, 03:58 PM
Well absolutely, but Marco won't be here on the 24th either! Atleast Bon Jovi would have been a decent consolation prize smile.gif


QUOTE(greeneyedgirlfl @ Apr 11 2008, 10:54 AM) *
But Marco is way better than Bon Jovi, right?

QUOTE(KitEEgirl @ Apr 10 2008, 11:32 PM) *
Hmm.. The Bon Jovi concert is on the 24th.....yeah the one I can NOT afford.....

I hope all goes well for his medical!


QUOTE(SusieLuvsPaul @ Apr 10 2008, 09:57 PM) *
oops its really on the 24th not the 28th i think i put the 28th down automatically cause the 28th is an anniversary day heheheh but that you for the help I'll have him call monday. I'm so exciteddddddd!



psiprez
Apr 11 2008, 04:11 PM
Well, it's been a month today since we got our RFE... and still nothing.

I feel like its all my fault we didn't receive our approval that day.
They tell you on the RFE that they will definitely (yeah right) make a decision within 60 days. At least 30 are already gone.

But now the earliest he would get here is the end of July. Who is going to watch my kids now for the entire month of July? I checked again, and all the childcare spots are filled in my area. May have to quit the new job (!!!). And be jobless.

Why do WE have to be the ones getting the raw deal from VSC?
dbears
Apr 11 2008, 06:49 PM
QUOTE(psiprez @ Apr 12 2008, 05:11 AM) *
Well, it's been a month today since we got our RFE... and still nothing.

I feel like its all my fault we didn't receive our approval that day.
They tell you on the RFE that they will definitely (yeah right) make a decision within 60 days. At least 30 are already gone.

But now the earliest he would get here is the end of July. Who is going to watch my kids now for the entire month of July? I checked again, and all the childcare spots are filled in my area. May have to quit the new job (!!!). And be jobless.

Why do WE have to be the ones getting the raw deal from VSC?


First off, a big hug for you

Its absolutely very frustarting to be waiting this long when others within your timeframe and even after you have been approved and already waiting for interview. sad.gif

We could count things that will make this process even more depressing and there are many... but on the brighter side, you received RFE in less than two months unlike others who got their RFE after over 6months and as you said, at least the 30days from RFE is already gone... It won't be too long for the NOA2 now and he will be there soon good.gif

I can understand your frustrations but pls try not to think that you would have to quit and be jobless yet. Even if he gets there by the end of July, at least you know he will get there in a few months time... I am sure you will find a solution to who will watch over the kids... you always have found a solution when time is pressed and pressure is high right? You're actually stronger & wiser than you give yourself credit for.... Just have faith in yourself and have faith in a higher being.

Pls stay strong and have faith.... It is not yet over till you say it is over. rose.gif
BlakeandOlha
Apr 11 2008, 08:22 PM
I'm so sorry with your situation. I can only imagine how frustrating this whole thing is at this point. Dbears is right, stay strong and focused. Usually child care places will have some vacancies open up when the summer begins - could be because people move or decide to go to a different center. Keep your name on the waiting list for every center in your area. Best of luck to you, you are in my prayers.
dbears
Apr 11 2008, 11:54 PM
BIG CONGRATS & JUMP of JOY for LILIANE & JACK (braziliusa2008) who received NOA2 on April 10, 2008.

the approval is crawling but one approval is always a sign of HOPE that they have not totally forgotten the remaining January filers.

for those who are still waiting: "We must accept finite disappointment, but we must never lose infinite hope." -Martin Luther King, Jr

CODE
JANUARY FILERS W/ NOA2 :
NAME DATE FILED NOA1 NOA2
1. Olga & Gene 01-02 01-08 2008-02-24
2. Iain & Kati 01-18 01-31 2008-02-24
3. Darren & Dawn 01-28 01-31 2008-02-25
4. Marcel & Melodie 01-25 01-30 2008-02-25
5. L & T 01-07 01-14 2008-02-25
6. Priscilla & Eric 01-12 01-18 2008-02-27
7. Femi & Noel 01-12 01-15 2008-02-28
8. Noo & Bill 01-25 02-05 2008-02-29
9. Paul & Susan 01-03 01-24 2008-02-29
10.Louis & Catherine 01-11 01-24 2008-02-29
11.Mina & Fred 01-04 01-08 2008-02-29
12.Mauricio & Stephanie 01-11 01-17 2008-02-29
13.Ritesh & Lisa 01-05 01-15 2008-03-02
14.jomylyn & michael 01-04 01-14 2008-03-03
15.Yohann & Monica 01-10 01-15 2008-03-03
16.Scott & Micki 01-18 01-23 2008-03-04
17.Rod & Jenni 01-22 01-24 2008-03-04
18.Jennifer & Steven 01-19 01-31 2008-03-04
19.Alejandro & Wanda 01-17 01-18 2008-03-05
20.Aidan & Ashley 01-18 01-25 2008-03-05
21.Marco & Nicole 01-04 01-09 2008-03-05
22.Justyna & Dominik 01-14 01-25 2008-03-05
23.Rhoge & Frank 01-22 01-25 2008-03-05
24.Rich & Nicole 01-17 01-23 2008-03-05
25.Gosia & Brian 01-05 01-09 2008-03-05
26.Abby & Eric 01-28 02-11 2008-03-06
27.G & J 01-25 02-02 2008-03-06
28.Geoff & April 01-25 01-29 2008-03-07
29.Irina & Vu 01-18 01-22 2008-03-11
30.Trang & Bill 01-23 01-25 2008-03-12
31.Tim & Schmissa 01-16 01-22 2008-03-12
32.Chris & Monica 01-18 01-22 2008-03-12
33.Bella & Joe 01-19 01-25 2008-03-13
34.Natasha & Brian 01-14 01-18 2008-03-13
35.Sally & Jay 01-31 02-11 2008-03-14
36.Mike & Amber 01-30 02-05 2008-03-14
37.Santos & Donna 01-04 01-12 2008-03-17
38.Steve & Patti 01-10 01-14 2008-03-17
39.Juliana & Andre 01-17 01-22 2008-03-18
40.Gaye & Ricky 01-29 02-04 2008-03-18
41.Ria & Stephen 01-16 01-18 2008-03-18
42.Miriam & Simon 01-16 01-28 2008-03-18
43.Stephen & Amanda 01-31 02-05 2008-03-19
44.Azzeddine & Kathleen 01-08 01-14 2008-03-26
45.Lilliput/Rosehall & Trelawny 01-07 01-11 2008-03-27
46.lina & ray 01-23 02-01 2008-03-27
47.Liam & Samantha 01-14 01-16 2008-03-30
48.TL & LN 01-12 01-15 2008-03-31
49.Kim & Emily 01-29 01-30 2008-03-31
50.Anne & Drew 01-30 02-12 2008-04-02
51.SS & PS 01-14 01-16 2008-04-03
52.Madhu (Hom) & Natalia 01-28 02-11 2008-04-03
53.Ksusha & Pasha 01-12 01-16 2008-04-04
54.May & Daniel 01-24 01-30 2008-04-07 (timeline not updated)
55.Liliane & Jack 01-25 01-30 2008-04-10


UPCOMING APPROVALS (approvals coming very very soon):

NAME Date Filed NOA1 last seen on VJ
1. R & R 01-08 01-11 2008-04-12
2. Alba Lucia & James 01-09 01-15 2008-04-08
3. Gerry & Karen 01-10 01-14 2008-04-12
4. Gamal & Erin 01-16 02-04 2008-04-12
5. Mary Grace & Eric 01-21 02-20 2008-03-17
6. nkem & obim 01-24 02-02 2008-04-06
7. Mounia & Herol 01-24 02-04 2008-04-11
8. Casper & Nichole 01-28 01-30 2008-03-13
9. Sam & Brian 01-29 02-26 2008-04-08
10.Kimiko & Carl 01-30 02-02 2008-04-10
11.maryuri & jeremy 01-30 02-05 2008-04-11
12.James & Nikki 01-31 03-05 2008-04-07


dbears
Apr 13 2008, 05:35 PM
I have removed from the list those that have not been seen on VJ since January and February with the hope that somehow, those people have gotten their NOA2 already.

To those who are still waiting... I've sent a prayer and well wishes for all of you that somehow this will be a better week and that this week will not end without an approval or two.

May God give all of you the gift of hope and the strength to endure.


"When things are bad, we take comfort in the thought that they could always be worse. And when they are, we find hope in the thought that things are so bad they have to get better."

"Hope has two beautiful daughters. Their names are anger and courage; anger at the way things are, and courage to see that they do not remain the way they are."
-- Augustine of Hippo.
greeneyedgirlfl
Apr 14 2008, 01:31 PM
I was thinking...I know we (VSC filers) have started to get interview dates...I wonder if it would be a good idea to list them and update them as people are approved...I know we do that on the UK thread, and it always gives me a lift to see names with a big red "APPROVED" next to it!!!

I wouldn't mind starting one if everyone is amenable...
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