So, I actually just sent the I-129F forms off about 3 hours ago, after weeks of reading the forum and FAQ and making myself ready. I was so confident about everything ... right untill the package left my hand and went into the mail box.

Now it's all out of my hands and I'm terrified. All confidence -- Gone!

Anyway, background story. I, Amanda, met the man who is now now my fiance, Neil, met when I was 12 and he was 13. We sort of started bickering as members of a video game fan forum, and I didn't really like him much. But we kept talking, and by 16 I was head-over heels for him and we talked every day, considering ourselves quite the couple. June 2006, he came to stay with me and my family in Texas for a month, and in June 2007 I spent a month with him and his family in England for a month, which was followed by another month in Texas.

I'm heading back to England June 1st for another month-long visit. We're picking out the ring then, and I'm meeting his extended family. I'm very very excited!

I'm so nervous. I'd love to have him here this fall, but I'm trying not to be unrealistic or anything.

So, I dunno! I'm hoping for everything to go smoothly! I can't think of anything I/we did wrong with the paperwork, but I can't help but worry now that I can't fix anything!

Welcome to VJ, Amanda! I remember that terrified feeling myself, though when we started out I hadn't even heard of this place. Congrats on your engagement and have a great time picking out that ring.

Oh...and take a moment to visit us over in the UK sub-forum. We're a little odd, but mostly we don't bite!

UK sub-forum where we don't bite. Much.

Welcome!!! best of luck to you! Hope everything goes smooth and fast for you!!

Hi Amanda and Welcome to VJ!
Good Luck to you on your visa process!

welcome to visa journey

Welcome Amanda.
I hope you two will be reunited soon!

Welcome to VJ and good luck!

welcome to VJ!
Good Luck on your journey

Welcome to VJ , and good luck to the journey.

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Thanks everyone!

... though I just realized I sent the petition to the Texas Service center... which apparrently I'm not supposed to do. Here's hoping it gets forwarded -- it's supposed to arrive at the TSC Wednesday, so I guess I'll find out soon XD

Welcome to VJ and good luck on your journey!!!

Welcome and good luck!!!

Welcome to VJ and best of luck in your journey

Welcome and good luck, hope they forward the forms on quickly for you

Hello and welcome to VJ!

Yikes! I hope it gets forwarded. I couldn't give you an answer myself. Sorry 'bout that. Here is wishing you both a quick and smooth visa journey!

Good Luck and Welcome to VJ