November K1 filers

[KristinD 77]

everyone's been quiet today! Hope everyone is having a good day, and hopefully we've had some movements in cases

Hahaha it has been quiet I'll give you an update because I have 30 min left at work.

I ordered my wedding dress yeah!!!! (I love BHLDN so hopefully its nice, if not I have months to figure it out.)

I did write both senators in Fl along with my local representative about the processing difference between TSC and CSC, it probably won't make a difference since I'm at the beginning of our journey, but the squeaky wheel gets the grease. What I did discover was that each of their websites had an option to ask for help in the visa process. Legally in Fl their office has 30 days to respond to your inquiry. So even if I get a brush off, it feels like I did something. Also, was reading old forums and a previous USCIS officer had a Q & A, apparently if the USCIS gets a request from your state's senator, they have up to 48 hours to respond to the inquiry and move your case to a special "dont' F this up file hahahaha So for all of the frustrated people it's worth a 10 minute note to see if anything happens. Happy Thursday!

[Romet 28]

Hahaha it has been quiet I'll give you an update because I have 30 min left at work.

I ordered my wedding dress yeah!!!! (I love BHLDN so hopefully its nice, if not I have months to figure it out.)

I did write both senators in Fl along with my local representative about the processing difference between TSC and CSC, it probably won't make a difference since I'm at the beginning of our journey, but the squeaky wheel gets the grease. What I did discover was that each of their websites had an option to ask for help in the visa process. Legally in Fl their office has 30 days to respond to your inquiry. So even if I get a brush off, it feels like I did something. Also, was reading old forums and a previous USCIS officer had a Q & A, apparently if the USCIS gets a request from your state's senator, they have up to 48 hours to respond to the inquiry and move your case to a special "dont' F this up file hahahaha So for all of the frustrated people it's worth a 10 minute note to see if anything happens. Happy Thursday!

That's REALLY good to know. I've read somewhere they don't like it when people get their congressman/senator's involved. But I always knew I would write them too for that extra "nudge" towards helping. I've also read that a lot of senators do NOT do these kinds of requests.

[KristinD 77]

That's REALLY good to know. I've read somewhere they don't like it when people get their congressman/senator's involved. But I always knew I would write them too for that extra "nudge" towards helping. I've also read that a lot of senators do NOT do these kinds of requests.

Interesting! Already got a response!

Interesting! Already got a response!

Ps. I wrote them this morning that was fast!

[Romet 28]

Interesting! Already got a response!

Ps. I wrote them this morning that was fast!

FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!! I hope they can help you speed things along!

[Pheebs1201 269]

Wow Congrats!

Thanks!

[xbritto 25]

Hahaha it has been quiet I'll give you an update because I have 30 min left at work.

I ordered my wedding dress yeah!!!! (I love BHLDN so hopefully its nice, if not I have months to figure it out.)

I did write both senators in Fl along with my local representative about the processing difference between TSC and CSC, it probably won't make a difference since I'm at the beginning of our journey, but the squeaky wheel gets the grease. What I did discover was that each of their websites had an option to ask for help in the visa process. Legally in Fl their office has 30 days to respond to your inquiry. So even if I get a brush off, it feels like I did something. Also, was reading old forums and a previous USCIS officer had a Q & A, apparently if the USCIS gets a request from your state's senator, they have up to 48 hours to respond to the inquiry and move your case to a special "dont' F this up file hahahaha So for all of the frustrated people it's worth a 10 minute note to see if anything happens. Happy Thursday!

Congrats!! I bought my wedding dress early this year! So very very excited!

[jdwrentm 14]

Hey since you guys are buying dresses already I'm interested to ask how you are doing your weddings? I figured we'd do a civil ceremony in the states and then apply for AP and do a large ceremony in Mexico so more of her family could be a part of it.

I'm interested to hear how you guys are planning everything.

[Pheebs1201 269]

Hey since you guys are buying dresses already I'm interested to ask how you are doing your weddings? I figured we'd do a civil ceremony in the states and then apply for AP and do a large ceremony in Mexico so more of her family could be a part of it.

I'm interested to hear how you guys are planning everything.

We are planning to do a courthouse marriage whilst we save up for the real deal.

[andymack 19]

Hey since you guys are buying dresses already I'm interested to ask how you are doing your weddings? I figured we'd do a civil ceremony in the states and then apply for AP and do a large ceremony in Mexico so more of her family could be a part of it.

I'm interested to hear how you guys are planning everything.

That's pretty much what we are doing too!

[KristinD 77]

Hey since you guys are buying dresses already I'm interested to ask how you are doing your weddings? I figured we'd do a civil ceremony in the states and then apply for AP and do a large ceremony in Mexico so more of her family could be a part of it.

I'm interested to hear how you guys are planning everything.

Vegas! lol Since we have no way to plan, it's Elvis hahahaha we decided we will figure it out from there if we want to do one in Ireland with his family.

[jdwrentm 14]

Vegas! lol Since we have no way to plan, it's Elvis hahahaha we decided we will figure it out from there if we want to do one in Ireland with his family.

Now I'm jealous. I brought up Vegas..star wars wedding...she thought I was joking...I was..half joking

[JDWright 30]

Hahaha it has been quiet I'll give you an update because I have 30 min left at work.

I ordered my wedding dress yeah!!!! (I love BHLDN so hopefully its nice, if not I have months to figure it out.)

I did write both senators in Fl along with my local representative about the processing difference between TSC and CSC, it probably won't make a difference since I'm at the beginning of our journey, but the squeaky wheel gets the grease. What I did discover was that each of their websites had an option to ask for help in the visa process. Legally in Fl their office has 30 days to respond to your inquiry. So even if I get a brush off, it feels like I did something. Also, was reading old forums and a previous USCIS officer had a Q & A, apparently if the USCIS gets a request from your state's senator, they have up to 48 hours to respond to the inquiry and move your case to a special "dont' F this up file hahahaha So for all of the frustrated people it's worth a 10 minute note to see if anything happens. Happy Thursday!

Am almost tempted to do the same, but like you we're at the beginning of the process basically and much probably can't be done. Another complication is that we're same sex applicants and Rubio is a ####### when it comes to same sex couples. Though I suppose he's bound by his office to be impartial.

[Kimberley95 10]

Just checked USCIS and we've been approved!!!!

[KristinD 77]

Now I'm jealous. I brought up Vegas..star wars wedding...she thought I was joking...I was..half joking

Hahaha not sure I'd be down with Star Wars, but we gave up and told our friends if they want to join us in Vegas they can. At first I thought he was joking about Elvis, but he wasn't. As long as he's here I'd even go along with the Star Wars hahaha

[KristinD 77]

Am almost tempted to do the same, but like you we're at the beginning of the process basically and much probably can't be done. Another complication is that we're same sex applicants and Rubio is a ####### when it comes to same sex couples. Though I suppose he's bound by his office to be impartial.

Oh no! Well you can always try the Senior guy who's democrat. Where are you guys getting married? My friend brought his partner over from Italy a few months back but they're in NY and my other friends had to have a commitment ceremony in Sarasota then get married somewhere else. Booo to Florida being extremely backward in all of their views I can't imagine how you feel about it. Hope it all works out. I'll keep you posted about their communication to me since I've written both.

Best,

K

Just checked USCIS and we've been approved!!!!

Congrats!