well done kaffy yaaaaaaaaaaaaay woman.. now go organise mine will ya lol

were getting married on the 1st july at toledo providence metro park.. on a canal barge...while the horses pull us up the canal we will get married.. well this is the latest idea from robbie.. am leaving it all up to him to organise lol...we were going to get married in a gazebo but that was going to be 150 dollars and he was pointed to weather an if we get rained on the boat has cover for us an the guests...he was so excited tellin me about it on the bus one the way home lol...
hes gunna go to the court house where ministers wait and ask one of them to marry us ... then afterwards where going back to the apartment where they have a hall we have booked for a reception..we also got a few aussies from a room meet .. even my sis from uk is lookin at coming an my mum an sis from oz... dont know if it will all turn out .. i dont really care as long as the minster sez you are now man an wife...lol
kath

Well here's some good news from me finally, NOA2 arrived on the 12th.

We Aussie's are doing just fine eh!
Been dying to use these smilies so here goes

Congratulations on the NOA2! I'm kinda new around here so I'm popping in to say hi to all my fellow Aussies. Am only at the beginning of what may be a long journey so I have a lot of waiting to do and a lot more reading to take part in This place is great, Hi all.

hi ya stella
fantastic news to hear.. im glad that stage is over for you mate.. now its not long before it goes to the embassey mate...

welcome to the room adeiayn....it is a most excellent site .. an u have weeks to read it all.. dont be scared to ask anything even if it might of been asked before... we have heaps who know heaps mate..

which state are you in by the way and u look so young u two..lol
take care an welcome
kath

YAY Stellar!! The BIIIIIIIIIIIG wait is now over for you guys, hopefully. My head has finally stopped spinning at the speed that our K1 moved once it got out of CSC!!!

Now it's time for the real stress on the non-USC, you feel soooo responsible and want to make sure you have every little detail correct for the interview. BTW the medical and the interview is a breeze so don't stress over it, unlike some ppl around here!!

Welcome Aleidayn, as you enter I am about to exit for a little while, til we start stressing over the next stage of our journey after we get married. Good luck to you and everyone on their journey and keep in mind the reward at the end of it is well worth it!!!

Thanks guys I'm in NSW, Sydney way. Lol, young, I dunno. I've just turned 30 and James is 24. I'm lucky to still have him over in Sydney for a few months more through this whole waiting thing. I read about a lot of people being so far apart and I feel really lucky to still have that at the moment.

We were pondering at first whether to go the whole lawyer route but after I discovered this site it helped a whole lot to know exactly what we needed to do and yeah, the lawyer idea went out the window. Waiting for the NOA1 was hard enough, I'm trying not to get addicted to checking the case status lol, it's easy to do . Instead we're saving money, planning a wedding of sorts and waiting it out as everyone has to. Yep, definitely worth it

StellaR wow thats excellent. Sydney move rather quickly so it wont be long now congratulations


Aleidayn Im pleased you found us all in our Aussie site as Kath said anythink you need to know just ask and someone here will help you welcome

Karo How did stewart go with his interview at the hospital?


angela

I just sent you a PM but if he's there WITH YOU in Australia...DO DCF!!! You can have the whole process finished in NO TIME!!


Let us know if you have quesitons - many of us have been through it that way!

Thanks guys, haven't even started to think of all I have to do in chronological order yet. We been having family and health problems but yiiiipppppeeee so far.

Yeah and Hi Alaidayn, and yes from all I've read here this is the place to be instead of the attourney route and every one is so supportive and ya getting some good advice already.

&&& You do look very young, lucky girl .

to steal Kaffy's man phrase "Gawd I love this man"

Stella

hi ya all

was just thinking of telling ale (sorry to shorten ya name but i cant remember how to spell it lol lazy i know) about DCF... the only thing on the DCF that is annoying is you already paid the I129f fee and you have to pay around $500 or so US on the day of the interview...when does your guy go back to the states...an yeah you lucky thing you do look young for your age....
take care
kath

Hiya, you can just call me Ally, much easier Yeah we are currently thinking about DCF now a bit more seriously but we don't have a lot of extra money to spend. If things arent too bad we may be able to do that instead. After all, the sooner the better!

James is on an ETA which as you probably know is valid for 12 months with 3 month maximum stays, renewing upon reentry into the country so technically, June but it's possible he will be here a bit longer. We don't know much about the whole DCF process though. We're waiting for the approval on the I-129F, so I'm not sure what would happen with that.

If he's already in Oz...I see NO reason why you shouldn't just do it It literally cuts MONTHS off of the process. I sent you a PM - talk to you soon!

oh and Stewart got his Green Card yesterday, guys We're official!!!

Thanks for all the advice We're definitely going to look into it, see what we need to do. Congrats on the Green Card!!

congratulations on the green card stewart.

also, happy birthday jodie.

matt

Freaking out here a little bit...

I rang aussie post today to see if the visas had been sent by the embassy as yet. No they hadn't. Okay so I sent them an email asking if they had any idea as to when they would be, as I had to finalise payment on airline tickets etc...

I know, I know, we had easter so there will be a delay, I wish I never emailed now or am hoping that someone will say, without hesitation, that the response I got from them this afternoon is just a canned response...

This is the answer I got: "YOUR APPLICATION IS CURRENTLY WITH THE CONSULAR OFFICER FOR FINAL ADJUDICATION. ONCE HE HAS APPROVED YOUR APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE, THE VISA WILL BE ISSUED AND MAILED TO YOU."
THANK YOU
Sincerely,
Visa Assistant
Immigrant Visa Unit
U.S. Consulate General
Sydney, Australia

I thought we had already been approved??? What does this mean?

hi kaffy

well i would read it as .. the person who is sticking your visa's in your passport hasnt done yours yet ...dont forget it can take up to 5 to 8 days to get it mate...if you go back into the archives or this thread some had to wait that long mate...

so dont worry too much shame ya couldnt of stayed a day extra to pick it up mate...would of helped with the stress levels...

take care
kath

Kaffy, Yeah it's like people that work at these places are slightly psychopathic with no empathy for others.
Did you try posting on the main board to see if any others have had this experience? S'pose you did.
There is those phone numbers I posted for Kath for the embassies, but they cost ya a bit.
They sure know how to stress people, just when you felt home free.
I'm sure it is just a canned response, as you say, and everything will be fine,
Stella.

Oh there you got a real answer, didn't see that. Phew that sounds better.

Kaffy I wouldnt worry just yet mine took about 6 days to get it posted to me my interview was on a Friday so day 1 was the Monday They process all the visas that are being picked up first mine didnt get mailed out till the Tuesday

angela

Hey guys, I really hope what you are saying is what is happening. I feel like I am back in that damn 'limbo' again. I mean really, they could of just said we are a lazy bunches of a$$holes and it is taking time for us to get around to putting it in the envelope, that would be something I would of rathered read. Not that it is awaiting approval...

Mike has been great, trying to keep my spirits up and you are all probably right, but as well as being an organisation freak, I also stress a lot and this has zoomed my levels to all new highs. It's like when you have lived with pain for ages, then it's gone for a while and suddenly it comes back, it's harder to cope with.

So back in the land of limbo again, for the time being, not knowing if I should take the risk and pay the rest on the airline tickets and keep selling my stuff or hold off and try to be superwoman and get it all done in a couple of weeks.

And after having said all that, the damn things will prolly arrive tomorrow.

it seems after all the waiting you've done - more waiting is just cruel. It will get there - darn Easter holiday and all HUGS

hiy a all

found this in Off the Topic that Agent Smith posted
so thought I would post it here its good


http://www.bigad.com.au/movie.html

its an aussie beer ad...

kath

mmmmm....carlton draught.

that's all I drink when i'm in melbourne.

when I'm in Sydney it's toohey's new all the way!

THEY'RE HERE!!!!!!!

Visas are in my hot little hand right now!!!! Going to pay the rest on the tickets this arvo!!!!

No, I am not excited.....

I FREAKING AM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CATHYS_LOVE

THATS FANTASTIC TO HEAR NOW YOUR ON YOUR WAY. wHAT PART OF THE US ARE YOU GOING TO?

ANGELA

Looooooooyville? I think. You'd better get used to saying it right

congrats congrats!

hey everyone!

wow, looks like there's been some good news everywhere, good stuff!

i'm feeling a little stalled here, looking for work... more waiting... waiting for the phone to ring...

but got some unexpected good news yesterday, aos interview date for june, wasn't expecting that for awhile...

take care everyone... and thanks for the birthday wishes matt!

Jodie.

Just south of "Lou- ah -ville"

Okay, let's play a guessing game as to where in the state of Kentucky I am going to live....


Hint: there was a movie named after this town.

hehehehe I think you already know it karo...

what do I get if I guess it right????

Well if you get it wrong sweetheart, I will get worried...

So happy for you Cathy and Mike. Not long now.

Stella.

Great news guys You have every right to be excited!
The only place I know in Kentucky that was a movie recently is Elizabethtown

And the prize goes to.....

Aleidayn!!!

Got it in one!!!!

hi kaffy

wow your only about 5 hours from toledo ...i didnt realise u were in kentucky mate...way cool... matt is in akron ohio ...way cool...glad all turned out well..knew it would...patience is such a virtue on this journey of ours...

i received my police check friday took longer than i expected...
now were battling the airline prices...damm i hope we can pull it off that robbie can come to oz to get me..he wont let me dib into my investments to help out either so will wait and see how we go..fingers crossed..

purplesneakers ... congrats on the interview date....hope all goes well for you mate..

yep lots happening in here and its all good ....
take care ya'll
kath

Hey Everyone

Just wanted to say hey (waving from Texas)

Giddy

no worries jodie...and congrats on the interview date.

matt

No fair! I would have guessed it if I had been online this weekend.

Ok lots of good stuff to report for this Aussie/American Duo!!!!

1. We moved into our new condo - We've never owned anything this big before...so exciting...Last night as we were eating dinner, I was like, "Did you ever truly imagine we'd have our own place and actually be TOGETHER?" We never thought we'd be able to do this...it's amazing. The condo is PERFECT. as our wedding gift, my aunt and my mom decorated and furnished the WHOLE PLACe. It's awesome. The bad part is that we don't have cable yet and WONT until May 2nd. Boo. AND since we are getting internet through cable...that also means no internet at home. On the bright side we are enjoying no TV and internet...it's not so bad

2. yesterday Stewart got a job!!! He was offered a job as a pharmacy technician at CVS. It's not the one he wanted but today he's going to call in to the one he DOES want and say, "Hey, i have a job offer...what's the deal." THe good thing is, either way, he has a job he's soooo happy. I think he was feeling kinda worthless in a way...which is silly I think, but I guess I can see where he's coming from.

Jodie - you'll get something soon I'll keep the MOJO coming!!
Not long now Cathy!!!!! I'm so stoked for you guys.

XOXOXOXO
Caroline

congrats stewart for the job - i'm still looking. also for you two moving into the condo - your own place, what a way to start your life together.

matt

I have my interview date 8th June. Little surprised though that my packet 4 got delivered to Dan in the US as I thought it would come to me the applicant here in Sydney Is that right that happened? I dont really care....I have it and thats what counts....am just curious.

This journey is almost over.......I have the biggest grin on my face and been in tears of joy. Had to have some champagne so Im a bit tipsy

Wonderful news on your date Lorelle...

Now all ya gotta do is worry about the packing, moving the furniture and stuff and goodbyes,...believe me thats the hardest part..

On a good note, you'll be with Dan soon,...Just in time for Summer!!

*wonders what wenches and pirates get up to in the summertine,..lol*

Congrats again,...

JOdee

WOOHOO!!!!

onya lorelle!! Congrats and good luck!!!!

congratulations lorelle.

matt

hi there me ole wench

fantastic news mate...so happy for you both...and an awwwwwwwww before ours ...but im rapt for ya mate..

and i dont blame ya for being tipsy either...

take care and as you say ya got the interview who knows why they do things the way they do lol

kath

Fantastic Lorelle. About time eh!

Fantastic news Lorelle congrats

angela

WooHooooo!

Just in time for hurricane season

Get packin', mama! yeehaw!

meauxna, I know this hasn't anything to do with anything but ya mate Fred looks like someone I'd like to know too.

Hi anyhow to you too,
Stella.