Congratulations to all recent approvals and visas!
Faith, I am so happy you are being moved along and wish for you a speedy consulate process!
Lora, I think of you every day. Stay strong. It's coming.
I first posted here at visa journey back in September when my SO was denied entry back into the US on the VWP. It was many of you who answered my questions and set us on the path that we're on now. The waiting.

Thank you all again for taking the time to answer a newbie's questions during a very difficult time. Since then I have come back every day to check on the progress of your petitions as I educate myself on the process. For some reason I felt drawn to your previous VSC thread and have followed this one since it's start.
As it stands now, Russell has been back in New Zealand for 4 months. I finally (after more than 2 years) had my court date for my divorce in December and we will be able to file for our K1 in April when it's final. Yes, I will be overnighting to VSC the very day I receive my decree!

Things are moving along for us but it will be some time before Russell can come back home. Happily, I am travelling to NZ a week from Monday to spend 3 weeks with my love. My mother (whom the tickets were a gift from) will be joining me so that she can meet his family and see the BEAUTIFUL country he is from. I cant wait!
I am utterly disgusted by this entire process and my heart goes out to each and every one of you still waiting to be with the one you love. I'm sure you feel for anyone that has to endure this but it certainly can not be easy to watch as others who filed so much later be approved.
The real reason I posted.... selfishly, I want to thank you for being such a strong voice in this process and working so hard to make the changes because I am one of those people who will be filing in the months to come and I am hoping beyond hope that the VSC straightens up before then! If there is anything us lurkers can do for any one of you waiting please feel free to ask.
My best to each of you. I'll be watching.