February 2010 Filers -- I-129F -- VSC

[SandT 0]

Nancy - A big congratulations and hoping the rest is smooth and fast sailing!

POE at JFK. I'm sure we did it wrong - so many people there, lines filling as I went looking to ask if she should come with me through USC lines, or I with her through non-US. Rolled the dice and went with her, 2 hours of lines, watching our luggage spin around and around behind customs. I got to watch some foreign family with seeming insanely spoiled kids, who seemed to think it was fine for their kids to unwrap candy and then throw the wrappers on the floor. Very nice.

Once through that, we waited maybe 10 minutes for the K1 portion, we kept expecting her to get dragged off into some room, instead a guy at a desk with us both there, took all of 3 minutes. No one every did ask for that X-ray, the one in the envelope sized impossible to carry anywhere conveniently.

We had some delays in the hotel shuttle; I had thought it might be nice to overnight in NY, and to not worry about going through POE and maybe missing our connection, but I was so tired when booking, we made it to the room with jacuzzi, finally, got very few hours of sleep, to come back to JFK. Mental note - do math better next time, dummy. The airlines people were fine, we snuck an overweight bag in without fee, but the first level security folks must be hired from Wal-Mart rejects. :( They simply could NOT manage to count our bags properly, telling us we had too many. Apparently they were trying to count my *travel pillow* as one bag; it's in a tiny pouch and I hold it onto my laptop backpack with a caribiner clip, never got so much as a question before. Oh yes, and our cat, who had so far managed to live in a humane sized carrier, we had a second smaller one she couldn't stand up in, were told at checkin we'd need it (smaller plane), but wanted to leave her in the big one until we boarded, never mind throwing out a $60 carrier. Apparently, even with a ticket in hand for the cat, security felt the urge to want to make new airline rules, on the fly, or something. (Hint - right answer = one carry-on + one additional such as laptop, etc, PLUS if you travel (and pay) with an animal. Check the airlines, not the 'wisdom' of 'security' ) Then a hugely overweight rabbi was arguing with the same guard, while literally walking in a circle, nearly stepping on T, bumping into her with his bag (as he rolled in a circle), until I had it. Please stop, NOW. Pay attention, and stop moving NOW No doubt, I'm not his favorite person any longer, but he got the message.

All's well, though - just the running of the gauntlet of usual airport travel. We got back, couldn't believe it. We haven't unpacked, but some wine was had. We feel like we still don't know what day or time it is, but - who cares? :) I had arranged for some flowers to be delivered right after we made it back. The doorbell rang, I checked, and told T it was for her, and she got a nice surprise. She told me later she thought maybe it was Passport Control/Immigration. (Yes, she knows just how unlikely that event is, and was laughing later, but we were *quite* tired by now! ) The cat already thinks it owns the place. Hopefully no water spray bottle discussion is forthcoming.

kharkov - LMAO about the luggage. I got a momentary interesting look and scolding when I went to put my foot on one of the bags to get it to close. Apparently, you're supposed to *wash* luggage. I'm still chuckling over that one. The airlines of course, had a casualty of one of the bags, the wheel is now sort of *inside* the bag, but we just didn't care; we're HOME TOGETHER! :)

Some more tidbits later, going to go enjoy our Sunday together. Wow. I can't believe we're HERE finally. Woo hoo!

PS - we even *weighed* the darned bags as we packed them, and packed to 2kg UNDER. Two bags on airline scales still came 'overweight.' Uh huh.

[solmarc 7]

Nancy - A big congratulations and hoping the rest is smooth and fast sailing!

POE at JFK. I'm sure we did it wrong - so many people there, lines filling as I went looking to ask if she should come with me through USC lines, or I with her through non-US. Rolled the dice and went with her, 2 hours of lines, watching our luggage spin around and around behind customs. I got to watch some foreign family with seeming insanely spoiled kids, who seemed to think it was fine for their kids to unwrap candy and then throw the wrappers on the floor. Very nice.

Once through that, we waited maybe 10 minutes for the K1 portion, we kept expecting her to get dragged off into some room, instead a guy at a desk with us both there, took all of 3 minutes. No one every did ask for that X-ray, the one in the envelope sized impossible to carry anywhere conveniently.

We had some delays in the hotel shuttle; I had thought it might be nice to overnight in NY, and to not worry about going through POE and maybe missing our connection, but I was so tired when booking, we made it to the room with jacuzzi, finally, got very few hours of sleep, to come back to JFK. Mental note - do math better next time, dummy. The airlines people were fine, we snuck an overweight bag in without fee, but the first level security folks must be hired from Wal-Mart rejects. :( They simply could NOT manage to count our bags properly, telling us we had too many. Apparently they were trying to count my *travel pillow* as one bag; it's in a tiny pouch and I hold it onto my laptop backpack with a caribiner clip, never got so much as a question before. Oh yes, and our cat, who had so far managed to live in a humane sized carrier, we had a second smaller one she couldn't stand up in, were told at checkin we'd need it (smaller plane), but wanted to leave her in the big one until we boarded, never mind throwing out a $60 carrier. Apparently, even with a ticket in hand for the cat, security felt the urge to want to make new airline rules, on the fly, or something. (Hint - right answer = one carry-on + one additional such as laptop, etc, PLUS if you travel (and pay) with an animal. Check the airlines, not the 'wisdom' of 'security' ) Then a hugely overweight rabbi was arguing with the same guard, while literally walking in a circle, nearly stepping on T, bumping into her with his bag (as he rolled in a circle), until I had it. Please stop, NOW. Pay attention, and stop moving NOW No doubt, I'm not his favorite person any longer, but he got the message.

All's well, though - just the running of the gauntlet of usual airport travel. We got back, couldn't believe it. We haven't unpacked, but some wine was had. We feel like we still don't know what day or time it is, but - who cares? :) I had arranged for some flowers to be delivered right after we made it back. The doorbell rang, I checked, and told T it was for her, and she got a nice surprise. She told me later she thought maybe it was Passport Control/Immigration. (Yes, she knows just how unlikely that event is, and was laughing later, but we were *quite* tired by now! ) The cat already thinks it owns the place. Hopefully no water spray bottle discussion is forthcoming.

kharkov - LMAO about the luggage. I got a momentary interesting look and scolding when I went to put my foot on one of the bags to get it to close. Apparently, you're supposed to *wash* luggage. I'm still chuckling over that one. The airlines of course, had a casualty of one of the bags, the wheel is now sort of *inside* the bag, but we just didn't care; we're HOME TOGETHER! :)

Some more tidbits later, going to go enjoy our Sunday together. Wow. I can't believe we're HERE finally. Woo hoo!

PS - we even *weighed* the darned bags as we packed them, and packed to 2kg UNDER. Two bags on airline scales still came 'overweight.' Uh huh.

I am really happy for you guys, and Kharv, Uk, L, everybody, Christina... i hope i can tell a story too about the POE... fingers cross for tomorrow, i can know finally date of interview...

[ukprincessemx 0]

I am really happy for you guys, and Kharv, Uk, L, everybody, Christina... i hope i can tell a story too about the POE... fingers cross for tomorrow, i can know finally date of interview...

Solmarc....Good luck, I pray you get it

S and T....Well done!! how cute that T thought it was the visa people...awwww and nice touch with the flowers. It must all seem very sureal though. Rest well and enjoy the packing at sometime.

The children had their last UK shots today.....all done for now, they need another one in 5mths so will have that in the US....phew. Im counting the days down now as to Kens arrival...two weeks on wednesday and we will be together...hopefully forever so about 15 days....I cant wait!!

Have a good week everyone.

[solmarc 7]

Solmarc....Good luck, I pray you get it

S and T....Well done!! how cute that T thought it was the visa people...awwww and nice touch with the flowers. It must all seem very sureal though. Rest well and enjoy the packing at sometime.

The children had their last UK shots today.....all done for now, they need another one in 5mths so will have that in the US....phew. Im counting the days down now as to Kens arrival...two weeks on wednesday and we will be together...hopefully forever so about 15 days....I cant wait!!

Have a good week everyone.

Nothing yet, waiting for Honey to call, i am soooo nervous... Uk, did they cry with the shots? that brakes my heart, i know is for their own good but i hate to see a child crying... I am so excited for you, i was like that when i was going to visit, hopefully today i can start again a countdown

Leslie, nothing for you? did you try to call?

I will write as soon as i know something, i will need some support, any of the two answers i get

[solmarc 7]

Nothing yet, waiting for Honey to call, i am soooo nervous... Uk, did they cry with the shots? that brakes my heart, i know is for their own good but i hate to see a child crying... I am so excited for you, i was like that when i was going to visit, hopefully today i can start again a countdown

Leslie, nothing for you? did you try to call?

I will write as soon as i know something, i will need some support, any of the two answers i get

you guys, after a million of desesperation dates, i finally have my interview date, yayyyyyyy Sept 17

[SandT 0]

you guys, after a million of desesperation dates, i finally have my interview date, yayyyyyyy Sept 17

Congrats!

[solmarc 7]

Congrats!

I cant eat .... lol

[ukprincessemx 0]

you guys, after a million of desesperation dates, i finally have my interview date, yayyyyyyy Sept 17

OMG!!!!

Thats our wedding date

woooo hooooo Im so pleased that you finally got one. It definatly brings a sense of relief doesnt it?? You know what your time is and can start to mentally prepare now...as well as get afew things packed...hopefully plan the wedding date...woooo hoooo.

Huggles x

[OBX 51]

you guys, after a million of desesperation dates, i finally have my interview date, yayyyyyyy Sept 17

Congratulations! What a great way to start the week.

[solmarc 7]

OMG!!!!

Thats our wedding date

woooo hooooo Im so pleased that you finally got one. It definatly brings a sense of relief doesnt it?? You know what your time is and can start to mentally prepare now...as well as get afew things packed...hopefully plan the wedding date...woooo hoooo.

Huggles x

Yayyy, i am sorry as soon as i knew the date UK i though about it, that thats your wedding date, but i was so surprise that couldn't write anything... 17 is my lucky number too!!! i was looking at my timeline and i have a lot of 17 like you...

Congratulations! What a great way to start the week.

Thank you so much OBX, specially that you finish all of this and keep in the forums... thx i dont feel that lonely...

Leslie please give Us good news.

[ukprincessemx 0]

Yayyy, i am sorry as soon as i knew the date UK i though about it, that thats your wedding date, but i was so surprise that couldn't write anything... 17 is my lucky number too!!! i was looking at my timeline and i have a lot of 17 like you...

Dont be sorry, Im sure you was very excited wooooo hooooo. Its great news!!! Yup 17 seems to be a popular # doesnt it?

[LeslienScott 6]

Solmarc...Whoot! Congrats on the date!!!!!

SandT...What a ride. Glad you are both home safe & sounds & ready to start your lives together.

Me...Still waiting. I'm not even going to attempt to call as I know there won't be a date for me for quite a while yet. So, not going to waste my $ on a long distance call. The average wait to get an interview is 50-70 days after P3 is logged. I'm only day 26 so far.

[Obama 2012 1,714]

you guys, after a million of desesperation dates, i finally have my interview date, yayyyyyyy Sept 17

Congrats!!!! Just one step closer there! :thumbs:

Now if only I could get Vermont to get us an NOA 2..... 5 months and 1 day now according to them :/

[solmarc 7]

Congrats!!!! Just one step closer there! :thumbs:

Now if only I could get Vermont to get us an NOA 2..... 5 months and 1 day now according to them :/

Oh Paul, i felt desperate, i cant think how bad must you feel, i am soo sorry... they are crazy or what!!!! five months!!!

[CF1404 0]

Congrats!!!! Just one step closer there! :thumbs:

Now if only I could get Vermont to get us an NOA 2..... 5 months and 1 day now according to them :/

Paul and Vanessa - you'll get it soon!!! I know what it's like to wait, just keep calling customer service. but don't feel discouraged with their answers, the computer system is totally not up-to-date. I phoned last Thursday and couldn't get any information and then the next day I received my approval notice which was actually approved on the 19th. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you!!!

Is it required for the USC to go to the interview? Or will my fiance be okay on his own? Thanks!