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Natasha&Noor · August 6, 2015

Hello to all my old friends here at VJ ...we are all settled back here in America.Things are going really well and we are both very happy .Hubbys job transfer from the Netherlands to the USA worked out in the end. God works in mysterious ways.We spent 2 months living with my parents and have just settled into our own place this past week.

I thought I would just update you all...I am still checking in on the ones still stuck here in immigration hell ...you are not forgotten . Special hello to Soloenta for without here support I would have lost my friggin mind.Praying that you all move smoothly and quickly(yeah right) through the process.

(((((hugs)))))

Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

lou-nic · May 7, 2015

Just popping in to say hello and check on you all....God Bless every one of you in your joys and your struggles! Prayers for each of you and all the positive vibes I can throw at ya.

My heart breaks for those in so much pain and suffering nervous breakdowns...I have felt the same way . Just know that though it does not seem like it...this too shall pass and you will start your new life together.I know its hard right now but you can do this !!! You are doing this and it will all be worth the pain and struggles,ups and downs .

I haven't forgotten all you wonderful supportive people.

As for me ...I am still sitting here in the Netherlands but we have plane tickets finally and a date with our new lives together in the USA just 3 weeks from now...May 30th !

So much to do after the approved interview...

We had to put our house up for sale and of course get it ready .Mail boxes,find a job for my husband who is a Software Engineer. We will move in with my parents for a few weeks...yes...praise God my mother is still alive at this point.

This last 3 weeks before POE are like the last 3 weeks of being preggo lol. Time drags and its a pain in the butt . We are about to give birth to our new life in the States as husband and wife...hang in there everyone the misery does end .((((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))

Soloenta · March 17, 2015

Missed you, how have you been? Seemed like a very long weekend to me.

I've noticed something very odd, have you Dutch or anyone else? On the right side of the page you see who has had their Visa approved and below those with interviews today, but I see the same pictures of people but with other ID's it seems so odd to me and makes me wonder hahaa.

I see it Soloenta...I guess we didnt make the cut lol. We are not listed and we have the Visa in hand....weird.

I read here every day but feel a bit like a vouyer .Still praying for all of you still here . Dealing with all that goes along with an international move.

((((hugs))))) (F) (L) (F)

S. & A. · March 17, 2015

I'm here!!! Hello from America! I can barely believe it. Sorry if the format of this post is all wonky, doing it from my phone because I haven't even unpacked my laptop yet.

My wife is here sleeping right next to me and I can't seem to fall asleep but it doesn't even matter. This is absolutely wonderful.

POE was suuuuuper easy. I didn't have to make any of the lines. I walked up to the CBP staff that's always at the entrance directing people into the lines and showed them the envelope and told them I was immigrating today. They sent me to a room in the back. There were a lot of seats but no one there, just two officers. One took the electronic fingerprints and a picture, the other filled out a form for the green card that I signed and did the ink fingerprint on. No questions whatsoever, no welcome to America, no instructions, nothing. Very fast though, it took like 5 minutes. Fastest time I've ever cleared immigration. Now let's hope my green card and SSN actually get here!

Thank you so much!!! You're so kind. See POE info above! It was a breeze indeed. I'M HERE!!! Your time is coming very, very soon as well.

Gracias!!! Your interview was today? Tomorrow? Either way, good luck! You're almost there as well!

I totally messed up the formatting here I think hehe but I believe you'll see it anyway. Thanks, Soloenta!!

Omg, e&g what a surprise!!!! Thank you so much. Here's my first post from the USA! Wooooooohooooo this is amazing.

Welcome to America !!!

March 15, 2015

:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: Congratulations !!!

Omg omg omg husband visa showing issued on ceas website after 4 months of ap , so excited forgot how to type.

Soloenta · March 12, 2015

Thank you all for your replies. Sorry I didn't get back sooner. I ended up having an AFib episode and am in the hospital. Hubby doesn't know. He is currently still on his way

He does have two envelopes. One sealed from embassy and one sealed from medical. hopefully that's his X-ray.

So sorry to hear that Patnjac....while I was in the states to visit family last March thru June I had to come back to the Netherlands early to be with my husband because I too ended up in the hospital with my own issue PTSV & PACS arrhythmia's. This process is stressful and the worst thing for people with cardiac issues. Thank God that your husband is on his way to you ....what a blessing ! Take care....enjoy your new life with your hubby (F)

Natasha&Noor · March 10, 2015

It is really finally over...my husbands VISA package arrived by courier today ! I sobbed like a baby...sooooooo much relief flooded over me finally having it in our hands ...it is really happening .

(L) (F) Still thinking about those stuck....love you all ...thank you for all of the support,prayers and positive thoughts.

BRosa · March 7, 2015

When I was at the US Consulate in Amsterdam I waited outside while my spouse when inside for his interview. I was lucky enough to see DHL deliver a box to the Russian Consulate next to the US Consulate so I snapped a few pics. I am going to imagine that it was files from NVC . I thought it would be cool for you all to see DHL delivering to a consulate lol.

Janelle2002 · March 6, 2015

Visa shows ISSUED on CEAC....THANK GOD !!!! It went from AP this morning to Issued just now . The relief is immense and I will keep you all in my prayers....I will not forget the struggles that some of you are still going through. Thank you sooooooooooooo much for all the support .

Janelle2002 · March 5, 2015

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

Thank you (F)

MoBar65 · March 5, 2015

Hello everyone ...thank you for the thoughts and prayers ! We are home and thank God my husband was approved but let me tell you it was not a walk in the park for him. Because we have a 19 year age difference,I am divorced he was asked a LOT of questions. Thank God I over prepared him...with photos of not just us but also his parents meeting mine,my husband with my sons and grandchildren etc. He had to answer several question over and over...mostly about how and when we met,when did we get married. The first question was ...soooo your wife is 19 years older than you....hows that working for you ?In the end......he was approved and his passport will be mailed to him within a few days.

I dont want to make a big flamboyant announcement in respect to those still waiting their approvals.((((hugs))) to all of you .

Janelle2002 · March 4, 2015

I sure will! Good luck and lots of prayers.

Thank you Janelle...you are in my thoughts and prayers as well...((((hugs))) to you .

Soloenta · March 4, 2015

Hey everyone...tomorrow is our big day...HUBBYS INTERVIEW ! We have a lot of nerves going tonight but I think we are fully prepared. Please say a prayer or send positive thoughts our way. Sooooooo many emotions right now,scared,anxious,happy excited,nervous...exhausted. So ready to have this process over and done .

I am drained ...and off to bed early...we need a good nights sleep tonight if possible.

Janelle2002 · March 2, 2015

Yes yes yes we got it yes praise God we got a yes!! He was there until after closing so I was a bundle of nerves. But he got a yes. Six years five denials on tourist visa's and my husband is finally coming home

Picks up his visa on Monday

Yippeeee!!!

Thank you all so much for your prayers and your support now we have to continue praying for the rest who are still in AP !!

That man is coming home next week!!!

WOOHOOO!

OMG YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS....I AM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HAPPY FOR YOU !!!! CONGRATULATIONS...I BEEN PRAYING OFF AND ON FOR YOU TODAY .

Soloenta · March 2, 2015

Has anyone heard from patnjac about her hubbys interview ?

IslAmy · March 2, 2015

There's a huge backlog due to an increase in approved petitions from USCIS. people are now averaging 4-5 months minimum at NVC.

Plus the 5 months or so at USCIS before the approved petition even gets to NVC..God forbid any RFEs or checklists. Total process has now gone from around 3-4 months to 1 year or more for some give or take a few days, weeks, months or even years !

Janelle2002 · March 2, 2015

I have done the first video for, "America, where is my spouse?" Who would like to go next to upload a video or words?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_22rI9NPi4

Let me know what you think?

Janelle...one of the most important things about your videos and those to come is that it put a very human face on the subject. It is so important to be able to connect in a tangible way to those suffering through the legal immigration process and all that comes with it.

Big hugs to you I started to cry when you spoke about your mother passing away while you were gone. That is my biggest fear as my own mother has severe health issues and it is a miracle that she is still alive at this point. She is also becoming increasingly confused at this point and I am losing these most precious days of being with her. I just missed her 81st birthday and am afraid to hope to spend Mothers Day with her.

This immigration nightmare must end...

Soloenta · March 1, 2015

PATNJAC...what time is your interview...I will be praying for you tomorrow

Natasha&Noor · March 1, 2015

Ohhhhh boy...I get to Rant in March now...sooooooooooooooo happy that you started the thread for March Soloenta...

Janelle2002 · February 27, 2015

Not to be "pitting" ourselves against anyone, but just saying what about us. The debates are always about illegal and undocumented immigrants but no concern about the rest of us who are also suffering. Sorry if you took that the wrong way.

Thank you for participating. 1 vote for "America Give Me My Spouse"

Almost sound like a game show.

If anyone else got a better title please let me know.

Spouse In MY House....

Love American Style...Take A Number It Will Be Awhile

Two Countries One Love...Need Intervention From Above .. :rofl:

Sorry...silly mood today ;-)

e&g12.05.13 · February 26, 2015

One week from today we will be at hubbys interview....yay. I am so happy that I double and triple checked supporting documents because I noticed that his police certificate expires on the date of his interview !!! Maybe it would have been ok but who in the world would take the chance when it can be fixed...one less reason to worry. Sooooo hubby ordered a new one and it arrived within 6 days ...pheeeewweeeee!

Immigration is taking so long now that it is possible that police certs etc can expire so please double check the dates peeps.

Soloenta · February 25, 2015

Just a thought...we all chose this for ourselves. Maybe we were clueless about how hard it would be because we are in love and see the world through rose colored glasses.I would still make the same choices and marry the same foreigner but I would hope that I would be mentally and physically stronger and more emotionally prepared for the stress that the Immigration system brings. Some people sail thru with no problems from the start and some seem to just be cursed by Murphys Law.

There are so many twists and turns in the process but for most of us the end result will be family re-unification and that is what we are all here fighting for!

If anyone takes anything out of the VJ website I hope that it is to start the process with your eyes wide open and take advantage of every morsel of advice in the guides . Read read and read some more. Continue supporting each other with kindness and information.

I for one need this thread and this website because I would have lost it by now if it had not been for every single one of you .

THANK YOU !!!

Maharosa · February 24, 2015

Soloenta, on 24 Feb 2015 - 05:50 AM, said:

Thank you my precious friend for your lovely words I'm grateful for you. I know I didn't even think of this I was so worried about AP and I think AP would have been so much better. And I feel really horrible that I have driven away people because one they don't know what to say or how to help me and others maybe don't want this bad luck rubbed off on them. I know it's true I've seen them posting on other threads and thats ok as long as they don't need this thread and I'm keeping them away.

Depending if this thread is still needed I'll repost it next month and if not then this is it. No reason to continue a thread just for me if you know what I mean.

Hey lady....we need YOU and the Rant Thread. I think that people are jut busy trying to make sure they have everything right for thier own interviews. From my perspective...I was devastated for you and also thought...ohhhhhhhhhhh %&$# if this can happen to our wonderful supportive Soloenta it can happen to me or any of us. I actually have a shingles outbreak and am not feeling well so that is my reason for not posting so much at the moment. The stress of immigration processes is so hard on everyone and I am not the best at handling it. My body is rebelling and I can just imagine how you are on the edge yourself.

Please dont stop posting and reaching out...you ARE this thread...we need you and you need us so HA!

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

You have given us sooooooooooooooooooo much please stay and allow us the blessing of being able to support you too .

(L) (F)

February 20, 2015

Hello all can anyone tell me how long does NVC take to normally send out the case complete email?

It was 8 days before we got or CC email...

February 20, 2015

My interview is a week today at London Embassy!

Cannot contain how excited I am

FINALLY

How exciting...I know how you feel...ours is on March 5th in Amsterdam..

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