May 2013 filers

[Nurseling 34]

Hi Nurseling,

Sadly no I am not "on my way" to the U.S. Reason is, we planned a Canadian 'wedding' thinking I would have been move down already. But then the issue with Adjustment of Status came up, and seeing as this visa is a one-time-entry only, we are delaying my entry until after our Canadian wedding. It isn't easy, but it's the best thing for us... plus, by doing that we were able to drop our lawyer as we'd been having too many problems with her!

Ok I see what you mean. Yes the travel is restricted once you POE. Cos you can't leave. So it makes since to wait then.

Right now am stuck till AOS is completed or at least till I get AP letter to travel back home. Kind of frustrating cos there really isn't much to do hanging around the house day in day out with no job. Hope they send me the EAD soon.

[sjs87 27]

I hear you, Nurseling. I know staying "home" will be tough; I am usually a go-getter so to be unable to work is going to be difficult. Fortunately our finances will be comfortable due to my fiance's job... it's more my boredom I'm concerned about. I figure I'll join a gym, volunteer if possible, of course be busy with AOS paperwork and getting my Washington State driver's license and a few other loose ends tied up.

Otherwise how are you adjusting to life in the US? For me, life in the US probably won't be much different than the one I live here in Canada, and moving to Washington State is SO similar to where I'm from. I think the big difference will be culture and a few other things, but nothing I can't handle.

I'm excited for the day that I do get to move down and we are finally living with each other!

[Ozgirl1981 78]

Woo hoo we are approved. So happy and relieved.

[sjs87 27]

Woo hoo we are approved. So happy and relieved.

Woohoo, SO happy for you, Ozgirl!! That's incredible news!!

When are you going to try and make the big move over to the U.S.??

Again, congratulations!!

[Vanitas 310]

Well, an update from me at least.

Moved over okay on the 17th, been here just over a week now. Got my SSN sorted today, that'll be with me soon hopefully. Wedding is scheduled for April 5th at the local courthouse. So it's all coming along nicely.

[sjs87 27]

Well, an update from me at least.

Moved over okay on the 17th, been here just over a week now. Got my SSN sorted today, that'll be with me soon hopefully. Wedding is scheduled for April 5th at the local courthouse. So it's all coming along nicely.

Glad you made it, Wheatley!

Too funny -- we are getting married on April 5th at the courthouse, too! (Only we probably aren't being married at the same courthouse )

Congrats!

[Bambi & João 2]

Congratulations to the new approvals and I am happy to see so many are finally with their loved ones!!! My fiancee arrived on January 16 and I've been really enjoying him. He came from Rio de Janeiro where it is ALWAYS summer and we happen to be having the coldest winter in over 40 years! I was a little worried but he's enjoying the weather and he loves snow! He's been on a permanent photo shoot since stepping off the plane. We went to some malls and an outlet center and got him a very warm coat and some winter clothes. Life is GREAT!! We have 79 days to get married and have barely started planning. The hope is to get married the weekend of February 21. We can do it, right?

[Ozgirl1981 78]

Woohoo, SO happy for you, Ozgirl!! That's incredible news!!

When are you going to try and make the big move over to the U.S.??

Again, congratulations!!

Thanks.. I have until April to get there as my medicals (3 children and I) were done back in October, but planning on booking flights as soon as we get passports back for late Feb.

It's really uncanny too.. It wasn't till I was travelling to Sydney that I realise that today was actually the first day, 3 years ago, that we got to hug each other in real life too.. Such a day to remember

Edited January 28, 2014 by Ozgirl1981

[Nurseling 34]

Woo hoo we are approved. So happy and relieved.

Congratulations Ozgirl so happy for you. It's a celebration day today. Bring out the champaign.

:):):)

Well, an update from me at least.

Moved over okay on the 17th, been here just over a week now. Got my SSN sorted today, that'll be with me soon hopefully. Wedding is scheduled for April 5th at the local courthouse. So it's all coming along nicely.

Wonderful news Ryan and Amy. Good luck with the wedding as well.

[BLAKCAJUN 25]

My fiance and Simons did their DNA this morning and was told it'll take 2 weeks for the embassy to receive the results. Hopefully, we'll get approved in February with visa in hand shortly there after. Our outdoor wedding is planned and all I need is him and his kids. We will do it outdoor at my lake house under the oak trees.

My fiance and sons did their DNA this morning and was told it'll take 2 weeks for the embassy to receive the results. Hopefully, we'll get approved in February with visa in hand shortly there after. Our outdoor wedding is planned and all I need is him and his kids. We will do it outdoor at my lake house under the oak trees.

[sjs87 27]

Fingers crossed for you, Blakcajun. This process sure puts us through trials, but in the end everything works out! Your wedding plans sound just lovely!

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My fiance and I decided to 'rate' our lawyer on avvo.com (a website to give feedback about lawyers). Needless to say we did not submit a positive review, but we did it anonymously. Our lawyer obviously gets notification via email when reviews are made, and she sent us a rather pointed email response admonishing us for our review. She pointed out to us what she thought were holes in statements made, but continued to completely ignore the biggest issue I brought up, which was the missing affidavit of support. Once we got our approval, we emailed her to inform her we would be continuing to do the Adjustment without her services, and posted the review after we relieved her of representation.

Needless to say she was very upset, but we felt like we had to make our feelings known because of our dissatisfaction with how things happened.

Anyways, enough about that. I am going to celebrate all the approvals for May 2013 filers!!

[Nurseling 34]

My fiance and Simons did their DNA this morning and was told it'll take 2 weeks for the embassy to receive the results. Hopefully, we'll get approved in February with visa in hand shortly there after. Our outdoor wedding is planned and all I need is him and his kids. We will do it outdoor at my lake house under the oak trees.

My fiance and sons did their DNA this morning and was told it'll take 2 weeks for the embassy to receive the results. Hopefully, we'll get approved in February with visa in hand shortly there after. Our outdoor wedding is planned and all I need is him and his kids. We will do it outdoor at my lake house under the oak trees.

So glad to hear you will be hearing something soon with the DNA.

[Nurseling 34]

Fingers crossed for you, Blakcajun. This process sure puts us through trials, but in the end everything works out! Your wedding plans sound just lovely!

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My fiance and I decided to 'rate' our lawyer on avvo.com (a website to give feedback about lawyers). Needless to say we did not submit a positive review, but we did it anonymously. Our lawyer obviously gets notification via email when reviews are made, and she sent us a rather pointed email response admonishing us for our review. She pointed out to us what she thought were holes in statements made, but continued to completely ignore the biggest issue I brought up, which was the missing affidavit of support. Once we got our approval, we emailed her to inform her we would be continuing to do the Adjustment without her services, and posted the review after we relieved her of representation.

Needless to say she was very upset, but we felt like we had to make our feelings known because of our dissatisfaction with how things happened.

Anyways, enough about that. I am going to celebrate all the approvals for May 2013 filers!!

I did my AOS myself you do not need a lawyer you can do it just follow the instructions and provide the evidence. No point in wasting more money and time with someone who didn't do a good job the first time. She surely didn't expect you would use her services again when she did a bad job the first time.

[sjs87 27]

I did my AOS myself you do not need a lawyer you can do it just follow the instructions and provide the evidence. No point in wasting more money and time with someone who didn't do a good job the first time. She surely didn't expect you would use her services again when she did a bad job the first time.

Knowing what we know now, I am 100% comfortable doing the Adjustment on our own. Especially with all the support VJ has given us - and will continue to give us

[Ozgirl1981 78]

My fiance and Simons did their DNA this morning and was told it'll take 2 weeks for the embassy to receive the results. Hopefully, we'll get approved in February with visa in hand shortly there after. Our outdoor wedding is planned and all I need is him and his kids. We will do it outdoor at my lake house under the oak trees.

My fiance and sons did their DNA this morning and was told it'll take 2 weeks for the embassy to receive the results. Hopefully, we'll get approved in February with visa in hand shortly there after. Our outdoor wedding is planned and all I need is him and his kids. We will do it outdoor at my lake house under the oak trees.

Wishing you all the best hun. Just think positive.

My fiance and I decided to 'rate' our lawyer on avvo.com (a website to give feedback about lawyers). Needless to say we did not submit a positive review, but we did it anonymously. Our lawyer obviously gets notification via email when reviews are made, and she sent us a rather pointed email response admonishing us for our review. She pointed out to us what she thought were holes in statements made, but continued to completely ignore the biggest issue I brought up, which was the missing affidavit of support. Once we got our approval, we emailed her to inform her we would be continuing to do the Adjustment without her services, and posted the review after we relieved her of representation.

Needless to say she was very upset, but we felt like we had to make our feelings known because of our dissatisfaction with how things happened.

Anyways, enough about that. I am going to celebrate all the approvals for May 2013 filers!!

Dont let her get to you. She's just feeling bad that she did a horrible job. Hopefully your feedback for her will help someone else not go thru what you did. But you got thru it and have come out the other side. So happy it has finally worked out for you.