March (2012) filers...

[Vroum7 9]

Hey all! So, I've decided I'm going to wait it out with you March filers since most everyone from February has been approved and it's depressing listening to everyone talk about their interview dates, heh. So, how's everyone doing?

Youre welcome ,

Im fine

You are waiting your approval ! woow it's a long time

I hope u will be approved as soon as possible

[Vroum7 9]

[islandgal 74]

Hey all! So, I've decided I'm going to wait it out with you March filers since most everyone from February has been approved and it's depressing listening to everyone talk about their interview dates, heh. So, how's everyone doing?

Misery loves company, so welcome!!

Nick + Elizabeth... Today's topic is how did you meet your fiancé/fiancée?

[Nick + Elizabeth 54]

Welcome to the halls of the depressed and desperate! . I'm on my phone and can't see your NoA1 date. Assuming you're a Feb orphan? We've got a bit of that here as well.

Hah, thanks! And... I am! February 6th to be precise. I suppose it's true what they say, "Misery loves company," because it's kind of nice to be surrounded by fellow waiters again, haha.

[Nick + Elizabeth 54]

Misery loves company, so welcome!!

Nick + Elizabeth... Today's topic is how did you meet your fiancé/fiancée?

Ooh, Jinx! I didn't even see you wrote that till I posted, heh. Great minds...

We met on a video game. I used to be a little embarrassed to admit that as it's just a smidge dorky and not exactly the most romantic story ever told, but I'm at peace with it now, haha. Nick used to message me now and again for a few weeks, and then one day we decided to do a little photoshop project together and he asked me if I would talk to him on skype. My first spoken words to him were, ~gasp~ "You're British!" and his reply, "Yes, I am. That's not a problem is it?" Little did we know the epic journey ahead of us, brought on by are geographical gap. Still, I wouldn't change his being British for all the tea in China. I just so happen to find it quite charming

[TigerFlower 61]

That's quite a lovely tale. I myself am head over tea kettle for my Englishman.

[miguel.angel 11]

Hey guys, back to the states here. I received my RFE today. I sent them tons of pics and emails, but they didnt feel like reading through it i guess. I need to sit down and write it down and be very specific with dates, whats what and so on. I need to write dates on the pictures and basically build a case step by step

Not hard, but so frustrating that after all this time they respond with something like this.

I think its the usual RFE when they want more proof of meeting on the last 2 yrs. Anyone had to send letters/ affidavits from friends?

[Nick + Elizabeth 54]

That's quite a lovely tale. I myself am head over tea kettle for my Englishman.

Heh, that's cute. Yes, something very charming about them. Though I'm sure it's not all the accent, I still love it; even to this day. Certain words he pronounces make me grin. My favorite is tortoise, which sounds more like, "toy-tuss"

Hey guys, back to the states here. I received my RFE today. I sent them tons of pics and emails, but they didnt feel like reading through it i guess. I need to sit down and write it down and be very specific with dates, whats what and so on. I need to write dates on the pictures and basically build a case step by step

Not hard, but so frustrating that after all this time they respond with something like this.

I think its the usual RFE when they want more proof of meeting on the last 2 yrs. Anyone had to send letters/ affidavits from friends?

I just had to do an RFE for proof of meeting in the last 2 years. I was required to get 2 affidavits, so I got one from my Dad and one from my Aunt. Don't forget to scan your passports! I did every page for both of ours per people's instruction on VJ.

[rzay 1]

March 5 filer and just got approved! Notification came in at 7:45, so don't give up after 5:30!

[rose143 0]

March 5 filer and just got approved! Notification came in at 7:45, so don't give up after 5:30!

Congratulation.......

[TigerFlower 61]

Heh, that's cute. Yes, something very charming about them. Though I'm sure it's not all the accent, I still love it; even to this day. Certain words he pronounces make me grin. My favorite is tortoise, which sounds more like, "toy-tuss"

I just had to do an RFE for proof of meeting in the last 2 years. I was required to get 2 affidavits, so I got one from my Dad and one from my Aunt. Don't forget to scan your passports! I did every page for both of ours per people's instruction on VJ.

I agree it is much more than just the accent.

Holy crow you're still waiting on that RFE. You so deserve being approved. Have they even given you any reason why they are taking so long to respond to you?

[TigerFlower 61]

Hey guys, back to the states here. I received my RFE today. I sent them tons of pics and emails, but they didnt feel like reading through it i guess. I need to sit down and write it down and be very specific with dates, whats what and so on. I need to write dates on the pictures and basically build a case step by step

Not hard, but so frustrating that after all this time they respond with something like this.

I think its the usual RFE when they want more proof of meeting on the last 2 yrs. Anyone had to send letters/ affidavits from friends?

Welcome back to the states!! As you can see, we've adopted the last awaiting Feb filer

That would be frustrating. I did not send letters or affidavits. I did send pics with dates and names on the back of each one and separated tabs for each visit we've had with a cover letter explaining where we were, etc. I did not do the entire passport though, as I thought my birth certificate was enough for citizenship.

March 5 filer and just got approved! Notification came in at 7:45, so don't give up after 5:30!

Congrats!!

We've got a list around here of who has 'checked in' and is in waiting h*ll.

Edited September 25, 2012 by Tigerflower

[Nick + Elizabeth 54]

I agree it is much more than just the accent.

Holy crow you're still waiting on that RFE. You so deserve being approved. Have they even given you any reason why they are taking so long to respond to you?

I have no idea why it's taking so long. I called and talked to a supervisor today and she told me that until 60 days had passed from the moment they got my RFE that they couldn't do anything. I felt a little incredulous by then and pointed out that 60 days after would be almost 9 months from my filing. I guess though, "This isn't fair" doesn't get you very far with VSC However, I'm working with a woman at my local congressman's office as well. She was told that they would reply to me by September 28th, and if they didn't that I should let her know and she would take further action. Now, I'm not sure what further action is, but I have a feeling being the 24th that we'll be taking it.

March 5 filer and just got approved! Notification came in at 7:45, so don't give up after 5:30!

Congrats, and that's good to hear! Did you get the text/email at 7:45pm?

[rzay 1]

Yes, I got the text at 7:45. For some reason I didn't get an email even though my email address was there, and I got 2 texts. I guess they were trying to make up for the 6 1/2 months of silence.

[TigerFlower 61]

WOW. You are a model in patience!! I know we will all cheer when you get it!!

I think they tell everyone 60 days just to keep us off the phones. I hope your congressman helps..

Yes, I got the text at 7:45. For some reason I didn't get an email even though my email address was there, and I got 2 texts. I guess they were trying to make up for the 6 1/2 months of silence.

They like to keep us guessing how we'll find out lol!