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milo75
Kim - from your fingers to the Visa gods ears...

I'm sooooo impatient about this today.
prettynpink
QUOTE(Nicoxcx @ Jul 24 2008, 09:32 AM) *
It means something MnM!

On July 23, 2008, 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.

Yay I got my Approval!. I am so very happy smile.gif

I'm not 100% what to do next so going to research some stuff smile.gif

Congratulations NICO!!!
Oh God please send out our approvals....PLease....
God bless
MnM
QUOTE(Nicoxcx @ Jul 24 2008, 09:32 AM) *
It means something MnM!

On July 23, 2008, 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.

Yay I got my Approval!. I am so very happy smile.gif

I'm not 100% what to do next so going to research some stuff smile.gif



Nico i took your advise n called them and the guy told me that we were approved im on such a high right now. kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
thank you guys for being there for me when i was feeling down.
and i will pray for all of you guys that u get urs soon.
KimandRuss
We so needed to hear this today! I can't wait until Russell is awake so he can find out it's getting closer. smile.gif

If the former adjuticator's description and Dale's analysis of the procedures are true we who were 'double' touched soon after could very well be in that 'touchy' adjuticator's box!

Congratulations folks... i'm so happy for you!
***
Looks like we're gonna see more approvals before the weekend!!!!!!!

Hey, out of curiosity.. anyone else touched on June 4? besides me??
Nich-Nick
Wow April, you're doing well. Congratulations on those approved. Kim, I feel your pain and disappointment. Checking USCIS starting making me too disappointed, so I had to make myself quit.

For the DHL tracking, here's from a post of what I did to track mine. It's kind of a slight variation. I used that original one that Kim posted but it was kinda wordy and confusing and the date didn't work for me, so I experimented and came up with this for myself.

QUOTE
My package left NVC on 08 May 2008. This is what I did on the site http://track.dhl-usa.com/TrackByRef.asp?nav=TrackByRef

In the "reference" box, I put EXP 07 MAY 2008A (notice that's the day before they said it left)
They may generate their reference and do the packing the day before pick-up because EXP 08 MAY...didn't work.

Below in the "shipment pick up date range" I put May 8 2008 to May 8 2008 (I wanted to see things leaving NVC on only May 8) If you put in a range of dates, you'll see packages show up that are halfway there that actually left a couple of days before yours.

Then click the red arrow that says "track"

There were three pages of shipments, so be sure and click "next" which indicates if there are more pages.

I noticed that there were 67 shipments leaving NVC on May 8, but each was to a different country (no duplicates) which tells me that they combine petitions going to the same Embassy. Looking at details on some shipments, the London package was 3 pounds and Manila was 40 pounds, so there must have been many petitions from Manila going together.

I did the same steps above for the previous day (May 7) and there were 16 countries, but they were all different from the May 8 countries. Thats 83 different countries in 2 days, with multiple petitions in many boxes! It kinda gives you an idea that many more petitions are being processed than just the timelines we stare at here on VJ.

Good luck everybody. I'm happy for you.
susita83
Jill ~ I was touched on June 2 too, we also have same NOA1 date...

Hey everybody, congrats on everyone who is getting approved! I'm so excited the day is near!
GauraD
I figured out why I feel down....I was mentally and emotionally prepared for 70-80 days with 50-70 being the 'average' but now that its like day 92, im getting a bit antsy! I just realized how long I've been waiting!!

have also started the compulsive checking of uscis just in case somehow the approved email doesnt come my way cos of junk mail settings or something, not that I dont throughly check my junk mail these days lol....

Only 26 days till I go to see my love though, cant wait, thank God I have that to look forward to!!! Hehe, almost seems too soon, I wanted to suprise him with my uber fitness and gym body lol but am nowhere near the washboard ab goals I set wink.gif
johnabis
QUOTE(KimandRuss @ Jul 24 2008, 09:57 AM) *
Glad things are moving for you John. smile.gif Here's the post that started the DHL tracking. I pass it out often. wink.gif



oops sorry i guess I was a little late. lol
KimandRuss
Gaura, wont be much longer. Glad you have a visit to look forward to!

John, good information should be spread as much as possible! wink.gif
enchantedtikiman
My beautiful Olenka is gone 2 weeks to the mountains so I hope to have good news when she returns biggrin.gif
Nicoxcx
This truly is the home straight guys, More approvals please VSC!
SNCA02
Hello to All:

I'm still waiting for my papers to get to NVC..... I already found the apartment to move in with my future husband smile.gif
Last time I saw my honey was on April 15 ... I want him to be here by the end of August, the sooner the better.
I don't know how the embassy in Montevideo, Uruguay is, there aren't many that apply in that country for the K1 Visa. In visa journey, I have find only 3 cases sad.gif ....
If any of you know anything about the embassy in Montevideo, Uruguay. I will appreciate it.

Thank you All smile.gif

Sandra and Nicolas

Apply for K1 Visa ------April 8
Arrived to Vermont ----April 11
NOA1--------------------April 14
Touched-----------------May 15
Touched-----------------July 21 9am
NOA2--------------------July 21 1pm (e-mail from USCIS)



SNCA02
QUOTE(SNCA02 @ Jul 24 2008, 10:13 PM) *
Hello to All:

I'm still waiting for my papers to get to NVC..... I already found the apartment to move in with my future husband smile.gif
Last time I saw my honey was on April 15 ... I want him to be here by the end of August, the sooner the better.
I don't know how the embassy in Montevideo, Uruguay is, there aren't many that apply in that country for the K1 Visa. In visa journey, I have find only 3 cases sad.gif ....
If any of you know anything about the embassy in Montevideo, Uruguay. I will appreciate it.

Thank you All smile.gif

Sandra and Nicolas

Apply for K1 Visa ------April 8
Arrived to Vermont ----April 11
NOA1--------------------April 14
Touched-----------------May 15
Touched-----------------July 21 9am
NOA2--------------------July 21 1pm (e-mail from USCIS)



While searching visa journey, I checked the USCIS web page to see if I had any touches and yes July 22 tongue.gif .... that means that it shold arrive tomorrow Friday or Monday tongue.gif

Good luck to all !
KimandRuss
Hello Sandra, congratulations on your new apartment. You're getting close! Sorry I couldn't find much more about the Consulate in Uruguay either and it doesn't appear we have any avid posters from there.... but perhaps another couple from there can help you more if you pm them smile.gif You could also mail the Consulate. smile.gif I would be calling NVC as it only takes a day usually to reach them from Vermont. Good luck to you throughout the rest of the process!

Good morning April... well, I will admit that I was really hoping for a touch this morning after the approvals so close to us but ...well, not yet! I know it's coming though! smile.gif

Off to work and then a doctor's appointment for my annual... gotta do the girly stuff there as well. blink.gif Do you think that will mean i'm no longer celibate??? rofl.gif Sorry Dale, couldn't help myself! wink.gif Anyway, i'm still holding on for a touch (from the uscis... not from my doctor...dirty minds! laughing.gif ) and an approval for later in the day. Might be pushing my luck a bit.... wink.gif

Have a great day April!!!
brnl78
Wowowowowow laughing.gif biggrin.gif kicking.gif

After religiously checking the USCIS site the past couple of months....finally to a touch after a long time today and then.....got this....

On July 25, 2008, 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.


Hopefully more people will get approved today to so we can all celebrate together!!!!!!!!


- Tin kicking.gif kicking.gif
laughing.gif no0pb.gif kicking.gif
KimandRuss
Congratulations! Do you remember when your last touch was?
brnl78
QUOTE(KimandRuss @ Jul 25 2008, 04:51 PM) *
Congratulations! Do you remember when your last touch was?



Kim my last touch was 14 May. I saw today's touch at 0400 Eastern time but did not actually get the approval notice in USCIS site until 0754 Eastern Time. Still haven't gotten anything in the email yet just from the USCIS online status.

-Tin
KimandRuss
Thanks Tin! You are number 53 on Igor's list and we are 60 so it has to be getting close now! Congratulations again!
brnl78
QUOTE(KimandRuss @ Jul 25 2008, 04:55 PM) *
Thanks Tin! You are number 53 on Igor's list and we are 60 so it has to be getting close now! Congratulations again!


Kim,

Yup looking at your time line and mine our touches were very close together so hopefully in a couple of days for you and Russ if not today also!!!!!!! good.gif
KimandRuss
from your lips, tin.... wink.gif Thanks for the encouragment!
GauraD
I think I need to develop a version of the Red Indian Rain Dance for the NOA2 kicking.gif
MnM
QUOTE(brnl78 @ Jul 25 2008, 08:48 AM) *
Wowowowowow laughing.gif biggrin.gif kicking.gif

After religiously checking the USCIS site the past couple of months....finally to a touch after a long time today and then.....got this....

On July 25, 2008, 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.


Hopefully more people will get approved today to so we can all celebrate together!!!!!!!!


- Tin kicking.gif kicking.gif
laughing.gif no0pb.gif kicking.gif


Congrats kicking.gif

Crazy & Mad
QUOTE(brnl78 @ Jul 25 2008, 09:48 AM) *
Wowowowowow laughing.gif biggrin.gif kicking.gif

After religiously checking the USCIS site the past couple of months....finally to a touch after a long time today and then.....got this....

On July 25, 2008, 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.


Hopefully more people will get approved today to so we can all celebrate together!!!!!!!!


- Tin kicking.gif kicking.gif
laughing.gif no0pb.gif kicking.gif

Congratulations! on your approval..Woohooo....
smchadwick
QUOTE(mrsgomestobe @ Jul 24 2008, 12:26 PM) *
Looks like we're gonna see more approvals before the weekend!!!!!!!

Hey, out of curiosity.. anyone else touched on June 4? besides me??



I was las touched on June 4th.
Nich-Nick
Hola Miss Kim---

I'm getting on a plane tonight to head to the UK. When I get back on a computer across the pond, I'd like to see your NOA2 has been approved.
Could you get that done for me????? tongue.gif

Bye and good luck to all of you. Lot's of excitment and nerves in here. This thread is a happenin' place.
brnl78
Come on VSC !!!!! headbonk.gif lets crank out some more approvals!!! Especially Kim and Russ'! ClockWatch2.gif dancin5hr.gif

break break

Thank you for all the congrats! energy.gif
KimandRuss
Oooooh mama Nich... you're off across the pond to get your prince are ya? wink.gif How exciting for you! You keep safe now! I do so hope I can make you proud with an approval asap! laughing.gif

QUOTE(Nich-Nick @ Jul 25 2008, 02:16 PM) *
Hola Miss Kim---

I'm getting on a plane tonight to head to the UK. When I get back on a computer across the pond, I'd like to see your NOA2 has been approved.
Could you get that done for me????? tongue.gif

Bye and good luck to all of you. Lot's of excitment and nerves in here. This thread is a happenin' place.


QUOTE(brnl78 @ Jul 25 2008, 02:23 PM) *
Come on VSC !!!!! headbonk.gif lets crank out some more approvals!!! Especially Kim and Russ'! ClockWatch2.gif dancin5hr.gif

break break

Thank you for all the congrats! energy.gif


Thank you smile.gif
cdneh
Kim...I'll be happy to subsitute a rain dance from here if it will help ..we are getting some very bad weather today, so there is plenty to go around biggrin.gif
KimandRuss
I think we had that weather here in New England yesterday. Tornadoes and all! ohmy.gif ...course, i'd appreciate all the help I can get! laughing.gif
cdneh
QUOTE(KimandRuss @ Jul 26 2008, 09:53 AM) *
I think we had that weather here in New England yesterday. Tornadoes and all! ohmy.gif ...course, i'd appreciate all the help I can get! laughing.gif



Well..this is a cyclone, so we'll send all the energy your way biggrin.gif

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/1/story....jectid=10523616
susita83
Congrats to everybody that is getting approved!

I can't wait for my approval, I'm freaking out getting impatient waiting for it!


KimandRuss
QUOTE(cdneh @ Jul 25 2008, 06:19 PM) *
Well..this is a cyclone, so we'll send all the energy your way biggrin.gif

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/1/story....jectid=10523616


wow! Russell said it would be windy but... ohmy.gif He's right in Opotiki. Hope it doesn't get too bad!

Do take care!
cdneh
QUOTE(KimandRuss @ Jul 26 2008, 11:00 AM) *
QUOTE(cdneh @ Jul 25 2008, 06:19 PM) *
Well..this is a cyclone, so we'll send all the energy your way biggrin.gif

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/1/story....jectid=10523616


wow! Russell said it would be windy but... ohmy.gif He's right in Opotiki. Hope it doesn't get too bad!

Do take care!


All hatches battened. laughing.gif
GrahamandMegan
i have a question that maybe someone can answer for me?!?! i'm getting together everything before i leave for the UK next weekend to take with me. and about the tax transcripts the ask for, should i go ahead and order the ones off of the IRS site, or would my past 3 year ones from turbo-tax online (with the full documents) work? really don't want to mess anything up being this far thats for sure! i've gotten mixed answers and didn't know if anyone else was in the same boat. it takes about a week to get them from the IRS so i don't know if i'd have them before i left anyways. but i'd rather be safe then sorry i guess. thanks, megan
KimandRuss
QUOTE(GrahamandMegan @ Jul 25 2008, 11:01 PM) *
i have a question that maybe someone can answer for me?!?! i'm getting together everything before i leave for the UK next weekend to take with me. and about the tax transcripts the ask for, should i go ahead and order the ones off of the IRS site, or would my past 3 year ones from turbo-tax online (with the full documents) work? really don't want to mess anything up being this far thats for sure! i've gotten mixed answers and didn't know if anyone else was in the same boat. it takes about a week to get them from the IRS so i don't know if i'd have them before i left anyways. but i'd rather be safe then sorry i guess. thanks, megan


Megan, each Consulate is different in what they require. Do you know what they are asking you for? It's usually just one year's tax return now for most (used to be 3). The transcripts are just one page so it's easier to read but I think you'll be fine with your 1040 too. Maybe you should order them (since they're free anyway) and contact the Consulate via email to see what exactly they want. That's what I did mainly because i'm self-employed...own rental property...etc... and I was unsure of exactly what they wanted to see. I found out that NZ is just as concerned with Russ's ability to support himself...made sense but it was different from anything I had heard here! I'd order the transcripts... and if they dont arrive before you leave you can take the 1040's. smile.gif

It's getting very exciting for you guys. i'm happy for you! Have a safe trip and don't forget to put those legs up when you can so your ankles dont look like watermellons! laughing.gif
GrahamandMegan
QUOTE(KimandRuss @ Jul 26 2008, 03:18 PM) *
QUOTE(GrahamandMegan @ Jul 25 2008, 11:01 PM) *
i have a question that maybe someone can answer for me?!?! i'm getting together everything before i leave for the UK next weekend to take with me. and about the tax transcripts the ask for, should i go ahead and order the ones off of the IRS site, or would my past 3 year ones from turbo-tax online (with the full documents) work? really don't want to mess anything up being this far thats for sure! i've gotten mixed answers and didn't know if anyone else was in the same boat. it takes about a week to get them from the IRS so i don't know if i'd have them before i left anyways. but i'd rather be safe then sorry i guess. thanks, megan


Megan, each Consulate is different in what they require. Do you know what they are asking you for? It's usually just one year's tax return now for most (used to be 3). The transcripts are just one page so it's easier to read but I think you'll be fine with your 1040 too. Maybe you should order them (since they're free anyway) and contact the Consulate via email to see what exactly they want. That's what I did mainly because i'm self-employed...own rental property...etc... and I was unsure of exactly what they wanted to see. I found out that NZ is just as concerned with Russ's ability to support himself...made sense but it was different from anything I had heard here! I'd order the transcripts... and if they dont arrive before you leave you can take the 1040's. smile.gif

It's getting very exciting for you guys. i'm happy for you! Have a safe trip and don't forget to put those legs up when you can so your ankles dont look like watermellons! laughing.gif




thanks kim! i think thats what i'm going to do, it can't hurt. and if they come while im away my mom already said she'd send them over. i can't wait to just see him. thats the hardest thing about this whole process is being away from the person you love. and i'm sure everyone feels the same! one week today i'll be getting on a plane, so excited!!!!!!! thanks again!
KimandRuss
good idea hon! wink.gif I'm very happy for you!!!

We've been apart more than 10 months now... *sniff* ...and yes, it is the hardest part of the whole thing! When you're so used to constant hugs and kisses and touching for a couple of years and then it just goes away... well, I don't need to tell you. wink.gif I hope your reunion is as beautiful as you imagine and that he'll be back home soon after!
susita83


Megan ~ I ordered my tax transcripts already, and they came in less than a week, it was super fast. You could even probably have your mom fax them over internationally if worse came to worse, I've read that people have done that.

I figured I'd do it just to have them, I can't find my W2s from 2006 or 2005, and Perú requires that I think so I don't know what I'm going to do about that though. My other problem is that I didn't make enough money last year, but this year I make way over the poverty limit, so I'm not sure how that will work. My boss will write me a letter, most definetely, and I'm going to photocopy my paystubs, but I don't exactly have anyone who is willing to or who can co-sponsor.

So we'll see. I think it should be OK, I've got my fingers crossed.

Have fun in the UK, I've always wanted to go there!!!
The only 2 countries I've been to out of the country are Perú, and Puerto Rico but it doesn't count b/c it's a US possession.

Sadly I had to cancel a trip this summer to go to Puerto Rico to visit the family, bc I'm not going to have enough $$ with everything with the visa. That kinda stinks b/c I go every summer.

Kim ~ Is next week our week? I remember all the drinks we all promised each other when the forum had just started! I'm still down for it! haha
KimandRuss
Suzy, I do think this is our week! wink.gif I wouldn't worry so much about your affidavit. They will care about you're making NOW. Can you get the W2's from whomever prepared your taxes? I dont know why the transcripts wouldn't be enough. Everyone I've seen here that goes through Peru has a pretty easy time of it and a very quick interview date. Hope that holds true for you! smile.gif I am SOOOO UP for a drink ...or 4... when this is done with!

I found out just yesterday that my ex husband (whom I filed with in 2006) never sent the documents into the IRS therefore my returns from this year are delayed and I could lose much of it. Our tax guy has always done it so that's probably where the mistake happened but still.... ranting33va.gif I also had a physical yesterday and my blood pressure was very high.... it's never been high before. sad.gif I go back in two weeks so i'm hoping it was just a fluke but ... I sure could use some good news soon! smile.gif
GrahamandMegan
thanks suzy! i went ahead and ordered them. doesnt hurt i guess, and they're free unlike everything else lol. yea, we needed a co-sponsor because i didnt make enough because of being in school for the past however many years. so my step dad was more then willing to help with anything and everything we needed. thank goodness!

kim, hopefully everything will be fine and your BP will be back to normal! we'll keep you guys updated while i'm there also. i have my next doctors appointment on monday and another ultrasound on thursday...can't wait to see the little one!!! and i'll be able to take the pictures for the soon to be daddy to see! sending them via email isn't quite the same!
acobnamia1224
KimandRuss....thanks for always being so helpful....I pray for your approval and all the others who are waiting...God bless everyone!




A.C
HighwayStar
Just a quick greeting to you all... Michael got here on Wednesday morning, and we're enjoying each other's company after a long three months apart. He'll fly back to the US on August 6. I really hope we'll get our approval in the meantime, since my own situation has got worse, and I really need to know something about my future. Seeing all those April approvals hasn't done a lot to make us feel better, but I suppose we can't do anything else but wait... To the rest of you, have a great Sunday, and here's to next week!
KimandRuss
QUOTE(acobnamia1224 @ Jul 27 2008, 12:07 AM) *
KimandRuss....thanks for always being so helpful....I pray for your approval and all the others who are waiting...God bless everyone!
A.C


A.C. Thank you so much for your kind words. I appreciate it very much. Here's hoping for 100 approvals this week! smile.gif

QUOTE(HighwayStar @ Jul 27 2008, 03:29 AM) *
Just a quick greeting to you all... Michael got here on Wednesday morning, and we're enjoying each other's company after a long three months apart. He'll fly back to the US on August 6. I really hope we'll get our approval in the meantime, since my own situation has got worse, and I really need to know something about my future. Seeing all those April approvals hasn't done a lot to make us feel better, but I suppose we can't do anything else but wait... To the rest of you, have a great Sunday, and here's to next week!


There you are Raff, I figured you were enjoying your time together! So happy you have that right now! It's been far too long for us too. sad.gif They are still working on approvals from your sent date so I have to believe it's coming soon... I hope so. I check every day for you as well. Sorry to hear your situation has become more difficult. Stay strong!

Good Sunday morning April... i'm up way too early for a Sunday, I know. rolleyes.gif No sense in lying there wide awake when there is work to be done! Many of you might not know this but about 10 years ago I lost close to 200 pounds. Getting2Goal. Anyway, my diet this past year or two has left somthing to be desired and i'm certainly not exercising as I know I need to..and with my blood pressure skyrocketing the other day... yeah...not good. So yesterday I began tracking my food again and had a really great work out that helped my spirit tremendously. Even if you don't work out regularly.... a nice long walk right aside mr. perspective can do the soul wonders. smile.gif

Have a great day! Tomorrow is the day for many of us!
sweet_peach
Yeah we received our NOA2 7/25
kicking.gif
prettynpink
QUOTE(sweet_peach @ Jul 27 2008, 09:07 AM) *
Yeah we received our NOA2 7/25
kicking.gif



COngratulations kicking.gif
KimandRuss
Congratulations Peach! Did it really take all that time to get your NOA1 after sending???
Alexandra_v
QUOTE(sweet_peach @ Jul 27 2008, 09:07 AM) *
Yeah we received our NOA2 7/25
kicking.gif



Congratulations
susita83
Congratulations Peach!

It was a dreary day here in NY raining & everything so I'm glad somebody got some good news!

Take Care,
Suzy
GrahamandMegan
fingers crossed for more approvals this week!! hope someone else has a great monday morning like we did!!!
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