December Filers

[DiZZyLoX 114]

Skype is AWESOME!! And yeah, my congressman said if we dec filers dont start hearing anything until mid june to let them know <3.

But for now? Mmm, just enjoying the ride. Getting ready for the big day. And singing my praises to Skype!!! lol.

England on Friday!!! <3

[DiZZyLoX 114]

Updated Feb 15. 2011

Let me know if I missed any of you!!

Congrats to those who are now in the 70 days waiting!!

[wendie and sam 4]

I totally want to contat Skype to see if they can sponosor part of my wedding.. LOL that would be so helpful.

on another happy note, I got a promotion today!! woohoo!! This will also help sponsor the wedding. lol.

Have a good trip Loxxy!! My boo is coming from England on the 26th for Engagement photos and just to hang out! I'm so excited about seeing him. Hope you guys have a fantastic time!

[DiZZyLoX 114]

awww yay!!!!! that is AWESOME! I'm planning our engagement photos for some time in July <3 hope so anyway!

[M & J 5]

We have actual solid wedding plans right now for 11-11-11. I'm praying I will be approved in time, because we don't really have a backup.

I'm praying with you. My date is set for 11-12-11. 11 months should be plenty enough time for this process, right?

I sure hope so! lol

[PhilAmTx 14]

hello everyone,im back!! just got home from Cebu..i made it...im done with my CFO in advance... they are right... it's kinda Pre-interview .. but it was nice experienced...i was nervous too.. well anway, id like to share my experiene to those who arent done with CFO yet.. first be prepared about documents... ALL means ALL .lol.. you and your fiance/e documents.. i went there around 6 in the morning,i was on the 4th list... wow.. the registration started at 8:30 but before that i went to jolibbee just few walks from CFO center for breakfast.. so no worry, you will never get hungry.. after the registration,we proceed to a small room where we watched documentary film of some filipinas who had bad experienced from foreign husband.. it was shocking stories... actually it was a documentary film from MGB magandang gabi bayan program by Philippines former Vice President Noli de castro . so after watching,a nun was giving us an over all counselling ..etc..etc... were done at 12:15pm.. were back at 1:30 for one on one counselling/interview.. my name called around 3pm.. it was like 30-45 mins ...after that they gave me blue certificate...then i went to CFO office 2nd floor DFA office..i pay 400 then they gave me green cert... so im done almost 5pm.. hungryy...

that green certificate will be presented when your going to get you visa sticker or passport stamp.either Manila or Cebu..

now im back home... what now? back to waiting-waiting time...

[Mariye & Ky 172]

hello everyone,im back!! just got home from Cebu..i made it...im done with my CFO in advance... they are right... it's kinda Pre-interview .. but it was nice experienced...i was nervous too.. well anway, id like to share my experiene to those who arent done with CFO yet.. first be prepared about documents... ALL means ALL .lol.. you and your fiance/e documents.. i went there around 6 in the morning,i was on the 4th list... wow.. the registration started at 8:30 but before that i went to jolibbee just few walks from CFO center for breakfast.. so no worry, you will never get hungry.. after the registration,we proceed to a small room where we watched documentary film of some filipinas who had bad experienced from foreign husband.. it was shocking stories... actually it was a documentary film from MGB magandang gabi bayan program by Philippines former Vice President Noli de castro . so after watching,a nun was giving us an over all counselling ..etc..etc... were done at 12:15pm.. were back at 1:30 for one on one counselling/interview.. my name called around 3pm.. it was like 30-45 mins ...after that they gave me blue certificate...then i went to CFO office 2nd floor DFA office..i pay 400 then they gave me green cert... so im done almost 5pm.. hungryy...

that green certificate will be presented when your going to get you visa sticker or passport stamp.either Manila or Cebu..

now im back home... what now? back to waiting-waiting time...

Wow welcome home!! Sounds like you learned a lot and thanks for posting that info here. Don't forget to put it on the PI Regional forum too, OK?

The wait time ... we have a ton of wedding website links that Wendy put here so be sure to take a look at those. See this thread map for which posts & post #345

Take care!

Mari

[neko 6]

Hi everyone!

I am also a December 2010 filer, and thought I'd say hi here:)

It's been really frustrating to be waiting for our NOA2... but coming on VJ and read through many articles and posts helps me a lot to think positive and like we are not alone.

It is very nice to meet you all!!!

Ai

[Bec_Dipu 103]

Hi CSC filers! I was goofing off with Excel 2007 preparing for the upgrade at work, and decided to use the goofing off time to do something useful. Sooooo, I analyzed Igor's list to come up with some stats. These stats make me feel much better than the standard "just wait 5 months" line we're fed by the USCIS. So, if you like stats as much as me, keep reading!

It looks like the issue for the dramatic increase may be summer vacation. So, I say, "Dear USCIS, don't let everyone take vacation at once! You're CA, not VT...it's warm all year long! Love, Rebecca." Luckily, it looks like applications dropped off so as the CSC moves along, the average number of days may get better. Or, it could mean that it takes people a while to find VisaJourney in which case we can expect the same average or worse. Or it could be that I have no idea what I'm talking (uh, typing) about.

[Honey&Bee 1]

Hi Bec_Dipu,

I am a January filer, and I believe you are right, or at least just agree with you! =) I checked on the previous statistics on Igor's list too and those who files from Dec - Mar have the least waiting time :-) Maybe because we don't go through summer, hence it's a continuous processing period in their offices

Anyway, nice observation!

[Mariye & Ky 172]

Hi everyone!

I am also a December 2010 filer, and thought I'd say hi here:)

It's been really frustrating to be waiting for our NOA2... but coming on VJ and read through many articles and posts helps me a lot to think positive and like we are not alone.

It is very nice to meet you all!!!

Ai

Welcome Sean & Ai to the Thread!!!

Nice to see you around and looking forward to seeing your posts!

Mari

[Paul + Tonieta 4]

Aloha everyone,

Just so you all know we recieved NOA1 on 12/29/10. Nothing was on the USCIS website showing the petition was received when we kept checking status. It always said the case was not in the system until this morning 2/17/11 it now says its under review. So that's our first "touch". Just thought in case others checking after the NOA1 and receiving the same message online about not being in the system would like to know.

Aloha...............Paul

[DiZZyLoX 114]

Hi guys! Just FYI I'm going to England to be with my honey for a while. I'll update the list when I return. Y'all be easy!!!

[Ugly_American 11]

Hopefully it's all true, but I just rec'd an email, Post Decision Activity: "We mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)." Anyway, I think I'm super lucky if it's true.

I wish you all good luck. I really like the December Filer forum. It's so organized and friendly. I'm a January filer, but visited this one the most. Does anyone know what I do now that I'm approved. My brain is reeling. I can actually plan a wedding now... Assuming we get past all the other hurdles.

Edited February 18, 2011 by Ugly_American

[Gsummit 14]

Hi everyone. We bumped into this new office and find it very interesting. So we decided to join in with the rest of the December 2010 k-1 filers. May God grant us all the patience and positive attitudes to carry us through until the sweet day when we can begin our lives with the ones we love. Best of luck to us all.