And now the wait begins...

[cardamom 0]

We finally mailed off our application package yesterday, 1 May 2007, by USPS (delivery confirmation, certified mail, return receipt requested etc etc). And on one hand I am so glad to have the package and the papers out and my desk cleared up, on the other hand I feel sort of at a loss. What the hell do I do now?

Actually, what I did first thing this morning was check the USPS tracking system, just to receive a message saying they had no record of our package. I almost started panicking and then realised that I can't start the insanity so early on - I have to measure out the panic attacks because this could be a long process and I can't have myself falling apart every day, checking the mail box, USPS or the USCIS website continuously. Nor can I stalk my dear postperson, badgering her to see if maybe there is an envelope for me...

So, I think I'm going to go buy the coffee we need, go to the gym, catch up on email, prepare for my class tomorrow, and generally try to attempt not to think about the envelope winging its way to Chicago...oh and I refuse to look through the copy of our package to try and second-guess USCIS and see if we should be expecting an RFE anytime soon!! I refuse, I refuse---well until next week anyway...

Cheers, Cardamom

[bebop + rocksteady 0]

Ooh, pretty close timelines!

Good luck! If it makes you feel better, I sent ours off on Monday, they said they had no record until yesterday, and then today got the signature confirmation. USPS tracking can be pretty janky.

Cass (bebop the great)

We finally mailed off our application package yesterday, 1 May 2007, by USPS (delivery confirmation, certified mail, return receipt requested etc etc). And on one hand I am so glad to have the package and the papers out and my desk cleared up, on the other hand I feel sort of at a loss. What the hell do I do now?

Actually, what I did first thing this morning was check the USPS tracking system, just to receive a message saying they had no record of our package. I almost started panicking and then realised that I can't start the insanity so early on - I have to measure out the panic attacks because this could be a long process and I can't have myself falling apart every day, checking the mail box, USPS or the USCIS website continuously. Nor can I stalk my dear postperson, badgering her to see if maybe there is an envelope for me...

So, I think I'm going to go buy the coffee we need, go to the gym, catch up on email, prepare for my class tomorrow, and generally try to attempt not to think about the envelope winging its way to Chicago...oh and I refuse to look through the copy of our package to try and second-guess USCIS and see if we should be expecting an RFE anytime soon!! I refuse, I refuse---well until next week anyway...

Cheers, Cardamom

[~krakatoa~ 27]

We finally mailed off our application package yesterday, 1 May 2007, by USPS (delivery confirmation, certified mail, return receipt requested etc etc). And on one hand I am so glad to have the package and the papers out and my desk cleared up, on the other hand I feel sort of at a loss. What the hell do I do now?

Actually, what I did first thing this morning was check the USPS tracking system, just to receive a message saying they had no record of our package. I almost started panicking and then realised that I can't start the insanity so early on - I have to measure out the panic attacks because this could be a long process and I can't have myself falling apart every day, checking the mail box, USPS or the USCIS website continuously. Nor can I stalk my dear postperson, badgering her to see if maybe there is an envelope for me...

So, I think I'm going to go buy the coffee we need, go to the gym, catch up on email, prepare for my class tomorrow, and generally try to attempt not to think about the envelope winging its way to Chicago...oh and I refuse to look through the copy of our package to try and second-guess USCIS and see if we should be expecting an RFE anytime soon!! I refuse, I refuse---well until next week anyway...

Cheers, Cardamom

Yep, I identify with what you are experiencing right now. Goodluck to everyone!

I better jog (or else..)

Em

[Jashley820 0]

We finally mailed off our application package yesterday, 1 May 2007, by USPS (delivery confirmation, certified mail, return receipt requested etc etc). And on one hand I am so glad to have the package and the papers out and my desk cleared up, on the other hand I feel sort of at a loss. What the hell do I do now?

Actually, what I did first thing this morning was check the USPS tracking system, just to receive a message saying they had no record of our package. I almost started panicking and then realised that I can't start the insanity so early on - I have to measure out the panic attacks because this could be a long process and I can't have myself falling apart every day, checking the mail box, USPS or the USCIS website continuously. Nor can I stalk my dear postperson, badgering her to see if maybe there is an envelope for me...

So, I think I'm going to go buy the coffee we need, go to the gym, catch up on email, prepare for my class tomorrow, and generally try to attempt not to think about the envelope winging its way to Chicago...oh and I refuse to look through the copy of our package to try and second-guess USCIS and see if we should be expecting an RFE anytime soon!! I refuse, I refuse---well until next week anyway...

Cheers, Cardamom

You're too cute Cardamom! I think we all feel the same way most of the time. I am trying to stay busy with house stuff & renovations. I check the bank account online almost hourly to see if the cheques have cashed though!! Haha.

Best of luck to you and be sure to keep us posted !

[~krakatoa~ 27]

You're too cute Cardamom! I think we all feel the same way most of the time. I am trying to stay busy with house stuff & renovations. I check the bank account online almost hourly to see if the cheques have cashed though!! Haha.

Best of luck to you and be sure to keep us posted !

Haha same here, okay guys let's do other things..

Everyone, good luck!

Em

[cardamom 0]

You're too cute Cardamom! I think we all feel the same way most of the time. I am trying to stay busy with house stuff & renovations. I check the bank account online almost hourly to see if the cheques have cashed though!! Haha.

Best of luck to you and be sure to keep us posted !

Haha same here, okay guys let's do other things..

Everyone, good luck!

Em

Hi guys,

Thanks for the calming words - our application was delivered yesterday (3 May) at 6.00am, as yet, no checks cashed...

Jashley, any news on your checks being cashed? Cheers and have a lovely Friday/weekend!!!

[Jasman0717 9]

Congratulations and good luck. One good thing about waiting for the AOS is that you can wait together

[Jashley820 0]

You're too cute Cardamom! I think we all feel the same way most of the time. I am trying to stay busy with house stuff & renovations. I check the bank account online almost hourly to see if the cheques have cashed though!! Haha.

Best of luck to you and be sure to keep us posted !

Haha same here, okay guys let's do other things..

Everyone, good luck!

Em

Hi guys,

Thanks for the calming words - our application was delivered yesterday (3 May) at 6.00am, as yet, no checks cashed...

Jashley, any news on your checks being cashed? Cheers and have a lovely Friday/weekend!!!

Hey! My cheques were cashed May 2nd...exactly 5 business days after it was received in Chicago. I think that's pretty much the norm. I am now anxiously awaiting my NOA 1! The mailman comes at 4...

[~krakatoa~ 27]

Hi guys,

Thanks for the calming words - our application was delivered yesterday (3 May) at 6.00am, as yet, no checks cashed...

Jashley, any news on your checks being cashed? Cheers and have a lovely Friday/weekend!!!

Heya Cardamom,

Hang on there! You'll get those checks cashed very soon. Hmm and now for that NOA..where is that mail?

Em

[BlueRain77 0]

Good luck! Just sent our AOS & EAD off today too! Now we just have to wait and wait and wait. Ah well... crossing fingers for it all to run smoothly!