ATTENTION JULY FILERS! (2)

[StillThePrettiest 4]

cheeky

*pinch*

[jundp 191]

Yeah - I can't recall seeing fairtrade coffee in Starbucks when I've been in the US but then I hardly ever go to Starbucks so...

They do have fair trade, but it's not as good as Tully's

Yep, here's some good news from Frankfurt! My visa was approved yesterday! The Consul just took my fingerprints and that was it! I'll stay in Germany until mid June to sort out some things and will be traveling to Washington on 06/18.

The most exciting part about the whole "interview" was when I was handed a booklet called

"Welcome to the United States- A Guide for New Immigrants"

Can't wait to finally become Mrs Nieto !

Congratulations!!!!! So Frankfurt was easy and stress-free? How long did it take for them to schedule your interview once you sent all your information in?

P went back to Germany yesterday He'll get his police certs and send in his checklist and await his interview. He has to finish grad school and with any luck will be back here mid-July.

[StillThePrettiest 4]

...With memorable songs like: "USA!"

Lyrics:

USA!

USA!

USA!

USA!

USA!

USA!

if it's as good as Hugh Laurie's song, I'll be happy

[StillThePrettiest 4]

oh, if you haven't already, you MUST check out A Bit of Fry and Laurie... it's way old - like, twenty years or so - and so many people only know him from House (and get surprised he's actually British :? )

I, of course, have been a fan for years B) (from ABOFAL, and Blackadder )

here's another of my favourite clips:

[*julez* 124]

I have a few seasons of Hugh Laurie in Jeeves and Wooster, as well as Black Adder. I thinks he is hysterically funny!

[Arrta 1]

yayyyyyyyyy congratulations!!!!!!!!!

when will she be coming here??? any ideas?

im getting so nervous / anxious for our interview!!!!

Thanks,

I had sent her to the embassy with March 29th as the date of trave in case they asked. Which was originally the plan. But now I'm moving into a new apartment on April 1st so I want to get some things moved in before she gets here. The living room and bedroom will need to be furnished once she gets here and she can help pick out the items, and the matress, something she has never done before. New plan is mid April depending on when she gets the Visa and the CFO Seminar (Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar at the Commission on Filipinos Overseas) she has to take.

It is a requirement of the Philippine gov't that she participate in this seminar before being authorized to leave the contry for immigration. One of the things that worries me is that one of the key points of this seminar involves spousal abuse in the US. I hope she doesn't get the wrong idea from this seminar. I know I'll never do it, but I hate the fact that apparently the issue is big enough in the States that a foreign country has to tell you about it before you immigrate.

Marc

[Jeraly 4]

I got a text from the courier company that my 'US Embassy item' will be delivered tomorrow, between 8am and 6pm (gotta love how specific they are! )

I wonder what it is... maybe I did so well at the interview they're sending me a Mystery Prize

lol...hmmm...maybe its some US powered small kitchen appliances

:lol:

oh, if you haven't already, you MUST check out A Bit of Fry and Laurie... it's way old - like, twenty years or so - and so many people only know him from House (and get surprised he's actually British :? )

I, of course, have been a fan for years B) (from ABOFAL, and Blackadder )

Okay, so I have to admit to never actually watching the TV show, but I had NO CLUE that Hugh Laurie was House. Wow! I mostly know him from Black Adder. He's one of my favorites. Stephen Fry is awesome too. He defines "dry wit" in my book.

Hahah - That is too funny - Jeremy never realised he was British at all - I tried to ask him about Blackadder but it was lost on him... I will have to re-edumacate him

In other news - am back at work... still poorly but at least I am poorly *and* earning (a small amount of) money

[CBR 0]

How did you guys find out when NVC received your cases? Is it ok to call them everyday or do they document our calls? They probably can't if they don't have my file yet right? Again I see that Vermont is blowing California away in speed. Our case not received...Vermont filers approved after us...received already like 2 days after. Not one single step in this process is going to be smooth sailing for us, I can see that.

[CBR 0]

yayyyyyyyyy congratulations!!!!!!!!!

when will she be coming here??? any ideas?

im getting so nervous / anxious for our interview!!!!

Thanks,

I had sent her to the embassy with March 29th as the date of trave in case they asked. Which was originally the plan. But now I'm moving into a new apartment on April 1st so I want to get some things moved in before she gets here. The living room and bedroom will need to be furnished once she gets here and she can help pick out the items, and the matress, something she has never done before. New plan is mid April depending on when she gets the Visa and the CFO Seminar (Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar at the Commission on Filipinos Overseas) she has to take.

It is a requirement of the Philippine gov't that she participate in this seminar before being authorized to leave the contry for immigration. One of the things that worries me is that one of the key points of this seminar involves spousal abuse in the US. I hope she doesn't get the wrong idea from this seminar. I know I'll never do it, but I hate the fact that apparently the issue is big enough in the States that a foreign country has to tell you about it before you immigrate.

Marc

That's so cool that you're going to furniture shop with her. Great way to make her feel a part of things right away . It is really sad that they have to hear a spiel on spousal abuse before coming here. I hope it's more geared toward giving them info on what to do if something goes wrong and not a lecture like you're taking a big risk like ther'es so many abusive spouses here in the US. I have heard horror stories about men shopping for wives online and then using them as a free maid or some ####### like that. And not going through with the rest of their immigration so that they're an illegal here and have no choice but to stay with the jerk.

[BabyBlueSusie 1]

yayyyyyyyyy congratulations!!!!!!!!!

when will she be coming here??? any ideas?

im getting so nervous / anxious for our interview!!!!

Thanks,

I had sent her to the embassy with March 29th as the date of trave in case they asked. Which was originally the plan. But now I'm moving into a new apartment on April 1st so I want to get some things moved in before she gets here. The living room and bedroom will need to be furnished once she gets here and she can help pick out the items, and the matress, something she has never done before. New plan is mid April depending on when she gets the Visa and the CFO Seminar (Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar at the Commission on Filipinos Overseas) she has to take.

It is a requirement of the Philippine gov't that she participate in this seminar before being authorized to leave the contry for immigration. One of the things that worries me is that one of the key points of this seminar involves spousal abuse in the US. I hope she doesn't get the wrong idea from this seminar. I know I'll never do it, but I hate the fact that apparently the issue is big enough in the States that a foreign country has to tell you about it before you immigrate.

Marc

how exciting that you get to furnish the new apartment together!!

im sure she will understand about the spousal abuse thing...just a precautionary measure kinda thing, ya know?

good luck to you guys!!

these are the longest days of my life!!! i havent seen adriano in 9 months and i will see him this sunday, i absolutely cannot wait!!! we will also be moving in a few months (end of august)...ill be going back to school (notre dame woot woot), so we will be moving to indiana...a farrr cry from brooklyn, but im also excited to decorate our new apartment together im hoping he will get here around april first, provided everything goes well with the interview of course!!

[Bill y Bella 0]

Bella has the 3 visas in hand and POE is scheduled for April 1 in Miami.

Yikes my life is going to be different!

[bakofoil 27]

Bella has the 3 visas in hand and POE is scheduled for April 1 in Miami.

Yikes my life is going to be different!

Wonderful news!! Congratulations Bill

[chris4gretchen 1]

How did you guys find out when NVC received your cases? Is it ok to call them everyday or do they document our calls? They probably can't if they don't have my file yet right? Again I see that Vermont is blowing California away in speed. Our case not received...Vermont filers approved after us...received already like 2 days after. Not one single step in this process is going to be smooth sailing for us, I can see that.

it took us a month to get from CSC to NVC. when you call you have to speak to a human. The automated system doesnt get updated with K1 and k3 info.

Chris

[*julez* 124]

Bella has the 3 visas in hand and POE is scheduled for April 1 in Miami.

Yikes my life is going to be different!

Instant family....just add visa!

It'll be great Bill! Congratulations on getting through the K1/K2!! Next up, AOS! The fun never ends!

[Jeraly 4]

How did you guys find out when NVC received your cases? Is it ok to call them everyday or do they document our calls? They probably can't if they don't have my file yet right? Again I see that Vermont is blowing California away in speed. Our case not received...Vermont filers approved after us...received already like 2 days after. Not one single step in this process is going to be smooth sailing for us, I can see that.

It took us about a month to get to NVC - I'd give them a call after about 3-4 weeks then call every week or so after

In other news - am back at work... still poorly but at least I am poorly *and* earning (a small amount of) money

Not sure I gave you a proper welcome back...so welcome back!

Thanks! Still feel like cr@p but mnleh - at least I got to work to get paid... sad life but then with the dire paid leave in the US maybe I had better get used to this

these are the longest days of my life!!! i havent seen adriano in 9 months and i will see him this sunday, i absolutely cannot wait!!! we will also be moving in a few months (end of august)...ill be going back to school (notre dame woot woot), so we will be moving to indiana...a farrr cry from brooklyn, but im also excited to decorate our new apartment together im hoping he will get here around april first, provided everything goes well with the interview of course!!

Ohh that is soooo cool! I know you have been so long without seeing each other - you must be sooo excited

Bill - that is great news I have updated the spreadsheet as well