I am just asking for some thoughts and prayers and some good energy to come our way please.

To explain...I sent our ORIGINAL k-1 packet...with reciepts, pictures, birth certificates, etcetc (you all know what is in the packet) on the 18th through the USPS. Express...etc...insured...sent in a mega bag with plastic locks on it...etc etc..
It has not arrived at Chris' house yet. Interview is on the 7th. I am in a panic.
Last tracked date is the 19th leaving New York.

Please let me be over reacting, please please tell me what to do. Re assemble the package..? It won't get there in time. What do I do. That is my life in there. Personal idenitity information...

this is the first time during the whole process that my stomach is in my throat.

Im sorry i cant help but i wanted to let you know that im thinking of you both and that i hope it gets sorted soon for you.. Is there anyway you could contact USPS direct and ask them the exact location of the package?

Relax, it will turn up in time. Sue has sent stuff to me from the US that has taken many weeks so these things can take time. I am sure it will arrive before the 7th. And even if it doesn't, there is nothing in the packet that Chris is likely to need for the interview. The list of required items for the interview he already has so I wouldn't panic.

Anyway my prayers are with you and I am convinced everything will turn out just fine

yep..it takes 1-5 days for them to track it. I just got off the phone with the England side of things and then the US side of things.

Thank you. We appreciate it but I am nearly sick.
I just can't seem to figure out how important this is. Chris has all my letter from the employer, my tax and check stubs etc. I mean what on earth do we do. I can compile everything and send it again but it is no longer orginals and it wouldn't get there for the interview.

Chris just mailed the embassy.

Thank you....it is just seems ironic that I typed yesterday that this process has not been as bad as I thought.
But I am in such a panic. Here at work with just tears rolling out. AND I work with all MEN..I am sure they are loving this. I did get a nice email from Sue this morning about London.
Hope to meet you guys if possible.

You poor thing! I'd be a wreck too. I am praying that your package will soon arrive. Although I am a lapsed Catholic - prayers to St. Anthony always seem to work for items that are lost. I'll say a few on your behalf. Good luck!!!!

Easier said than done, telling you not to worry but it has only been 10 days and that is not a lot really, I am sure that it will be there in time.

Can you not track it yourself, I know I used ot use UPS a lot when I worked and I always tracked it on line. You can go on their site and register to track your own parcel I am sure, worth a try

Hope all goes well and for the interivew also

Thank you, I know it doesn't seem like it isn't that long. However as of right now it has been shipped internationally on the 19th. Posted on the 18th...I've tracked it and it left on the 19th from NY. According to my tracking and the customer service lady it has been shipped and according to England Package tracker person it hasn't arrived. So i am hoping I've pre-paniced. I really am. However, the most daunting part of all this is that is my whole identity is in that envelope.

I paid a lot extra to make sure it got to where it was supposed to with a signed reciept and notification to me. I just hope as I've said I am panicing for no reason.

I am sure I am over reacting. I am sure hormones are kicking in.

I'm still praying to St. Anthony on your behalf!

*grin* thank you!
lapsed catholic that you are! Very kind!

relax a second. maybe it will arrive in the morning. how did oyu send it FEDEX? coz, FEDEX is the ONLY way Isend anything overseas.. USA mail sucks winnies.. anyways. maybe the package is clearing customs.



I am praying to Santo Nino so you have some babies when he arrive..

*smile* heehe
I am more relaxed now. Thanks.
I did send it USPS, nothing I can do now. But for the record I've not had any problem with this in the past and I've mail dozens of things. Just never something this important.
I am hoping it arrives tomorrow.

Thanks guys. Really.


ohh and bunny! Happy anniversary 2 days in advance!

Let us know what happens, girlie!

I hate stuff like that.

Lapsed I may be, but St. Anthony usually answers my prayers!!! If itys there tomorrow its cos of my prayers!!!!

Hey girl...I think anyone would be worried about something like this..but I bet it gets there just fine. Only thing I'm wondering...when you're tracking it, can you see any info about where you shipped it to, etc.. I sent Craig a package that was delayed about a few days one time because I inadvertantly transposed 2 numbers..I wrote 27 and it was supposed to be 72 (in a string of numbers) It was in the zip code though, so it toally messed things up.

Eveyone is right though....although I would think it should be there too, 10 days really isn't that long. I bet I read it got there tomorrow or Thursday....*fingers crossed and thinkin' of ya!* M.

fffffs, piece of p!#@ and you both will be enjoying that fabbo fish n chips while I sit here with my shredded wheat.

you know what I think!


But, a lil prayer never hurt anyone, so of course, will do....but seriously, don't worry, it's going to be fine and you'll be celebrating in no time!!

Thanks Girls and Girls! (I don't think any boys replied)

As of yet nothing. But I had a long think about things and I am just going to roll with the flow.

Michelle..Good advice about checking the address, it appears to be correct on my tracking info.
But I am sure I will check it again and again.

Lisa:

If it hasn't got there the day before the interview, I would suggest he calls the Embassy and provide the tracking number etc to prove what's going on and see if he can reschedule the interview.

Will add my prayers to it turning up though!

I'm still praying to good old St. Anthony for you! Stay positive!

Will be sending good thoughts your way

ya'll are awesome! Thanks!

We have decided if it doesn't come in time for the interview we will save all emails from parcel force and from the USPS, with all the tracking details. Just incase we have to prove our point at the interview!

We both have also decided that we wll jump the next hurdle whenever that comes. That they may not even ask for the original packet of paperwork...so we will just remain positive.

Thanks to everyone who has said a few prayers and has had thoughts sent our way! I will keep you up dated!

BUT: This time next week I will be getting in the car to drive to the airport and Chris will have had his interview! Lots of good stuff coming our way!

I hope you remembered to write SAG (St Anthony Guide) on the back of the package. My mother assured me this never fails.

The only original stuff they asked me for yesterday was the affadavit of support stuff , the police check stuff and me adoption certificate.
Good luck next week.

Maggie

That makes me feel better too! Thanks!

I would just like to add that your interview is on a VERY good day...it's my birthday too

Hope everything works itself out!! Good luck!

Well I will wake up on that day and say "today is Carolines birthday..happy birthday!! Now where is Chris..he should be calling me soon!?!" Thanks!
Happy Early Birthday too. Hope you go out for nice meal!

Ooooh I get RUth's Chris Steak House every year on my bday

Hope to hear good newss from you!

STill hopin' that package is arriving on time...any news?? (prob. not or you'd have posted it... ) M.

YUMMY!! Ohh I want to go!
I'll be in England this year for my b-day. It is on the 19th...



Michelle~Still no word!! At this point...just for stories sake I hope it gets there on tuesday..Just to keep pushing our buttons! (since our interview is wednesday)

Bless your heart, Amanda! That would drive me nuts, too!

Still got all fingers crossed for you both

Ugh, Amanda, sending ya all the mojo in the world for this parcel to show!!! Nowt ever runs smooth, eh? It'll show up on the last day just to be a b@stard.

Lisa...
I am thinking it will come on Monday. I got a call from our postal person yesterday at 5. She assured me it made it to England...

MONDAY is our day. Unless in fact tuesday is our day! Wednesday will be tooo late.


I am okay though. It will all work out!

I was really hoping it would have showed by now but it is the weekend so on Monday bet it drops on to his mat

Fingers crossed for ya!

If it doesn't arrive Monday or Tuesday, and if they do request the material that is in the envelope, can your fiance hand deliver the material to the Consulate when it does arrive? I know it isn't ideal, but from the sounds of things, if it isn't there Monday or Tuesday, it will be there next week so it would only be a day or two delay for you. And, of course, they may not need them any way. I'll keep my fingers crossed that it arrives in time. Good luck!

Well it FINALLY arrived this morning! Thank goodness! After 19 days....(including sundays)

Thanks again for all of your thoughts sent my way. We were hoping for the best, expecting the worst!

Now on to the interview! Thanks again guys!

YAY!! On to the interview!!

hah! knew it...

congratssssssss guys sendin ya great mojo

Great news!!!! Musta been all my prayers to St. Anthony!!! lol Good luck on Wednesday!!!!!

Hate to say.. "I told you so"

Just so very pleased for you both, good luck for the interview

thanks guys. Honestly I am very happy.

No one ever likes to be told "I told you so" .The Parcel Force said that the package was put in a pile of mail that wasn't even processed for 2 weeks. (by a mistake of some sort)


To be fair: In the last 3 years I've been sending things back and forth to England nothing has taken more then 1 week. Perhaps I've been lucky. But I think losing ones identity not to mention information that one MIGHT need for a very important immigration interview which will allow us to get married, is plenty of cause for some panic.

Now I will go back to posting threads about our favorite foods and shops. I appreciate everyones kind thoughts!

I can't wait till I get the call from Chris that he is welcome to come to the USA on the visa!

Excellent news!

Thanks Mags...

did you get over your chocolate cravings!!?
I went to the World Market yesterday and thought of you in the English food section!

WoooooT! That is great, girl! (and no..actually it must have been my dancing around the house singing "please pleaseeeeeeeee, Mr. Postmannnnnnnnnn) Yeah, ok..j/k Glad it got there! M.

Ohh it was definatly the dancing! I feel sure!!

Tomorrows the big interview!! Whohoo

Only just saw this thread, and was feeling sick on your behalf... so glad to see it all arrived safely with whole hours to spare!! Hope the interview tomorrow goes swimmingly - then it will definitely be time for the little dancing smileys!

Just read the story too! Glad its all worked out!

Hope the interview goes well!