JayMar2019

And you know what, you're right to feel that way. But because you're going through a difficult point right now, I believe you took what she said entirely too critical.
 
What she said does have value to it. This process is NOT built for the weak and NOT built for relationship that are do not have a strong foundation to go through this because this process is not a straight line, there are many bent curves and if you're not ready for it, then it's not for you. Taking the money out of it the situation, you have to be emotionally, mentally, physically and believe or not, spiritually prepared to go through this. Again, no one knows the details of your situation that made things the way they are for you and it's none of our business to know. But you decided to share, which therefore, you subjected to opinion. But because YOU know what is really going on, there's no reason to insult a person by judging them based on a profile picture for you to say that they don't have a whole life experience to understand or give an opinion, because if that be the case, everyone here would think I'm still in my 20's and I'm wayyyy out of that age bracket.
 
Needless to say, you're going through a difficult time right now, so I can see why you would lash out on the first person you feel is giving you negative feedback. But the fact is, this process is not made for those that cannot wait, cannot endure, cannot make it through to the end of the road. But when you choose to share your life, you open yourself up to feedback. So, I would recommend you take it more objectively than critically.

Well, I would even add... being married or having kids doesn't exactly mean someone is a mature person either. But I'm just thinking of certain cases I know personally, not judging anyone around here

And you know what, you're right to feel that way. But because you're going through a difficult point right now, I believe you took what she said entirely too critical.
 
What she said does have value to it. This process is NOT built for the weak and NOT built for relationship that are do not have a strong foundation to go through this because this process is not a straight line, there are many bent curves and if you're not ready for it, then it's not for you. Taking the money out of it the situation, you have to be emotionally, mentally, physically and believe or not, spiritually prepared to go through this. Again, no one knows the details of your situation that made things the way they are for you and it's none of our business to know. But you decided to share, which therefore, you subjected to opinion. But because YOU know what is really going on, there's no reason to insult a person by judging them based on a profile picture for you to say that they don't have a whole life experience to understand or give an opinion, because if that be the case, everyone here would think I'm still in my 20's and I'm wayyyy out of that age bracket.
 
Needless to say, you're going through a difficult time right now, so I can see why you would lash out on the first person you feel is giving you negative feedback. But the fact is, this process is not made for those that cannot wait, cannot endure, cannot make it through to the end of the road. But when you choose to share your life, you open yourself up to feedback. So, I would recommend you take it more objectively than critically.

Words of wisdom
You are quickly becoming one of my fav persons around here 

I'm just a May filer doing my normal reading of the other monthly forums and I've come across your post(s).
 
I'm truly sorry for whatever is or is not going on with regards to you and "situation" or "process". Hopefully, things may change but it sounds like they won't, which is your decision.
 
While I understand what you're going through can be looked upon as you giving up considering no one from the outside knows the details of your "situation", and they shouldn't know. But remember, that when you choose to share your stories, whether good, bad or indifferent, you are subject to other's opinions or advice. Personally, I actually took offense to this comment which was kinda harsh but very sarcastic because I'm not sure how her profile pic would give you the impression or assumption that you have a whole lot more of life experience, and it wasn't even directed at me. I'm sure there are people a lot "younger" than you that have endured or experienced more in a shorter life span.
 
At the end of the day, this "process" is not easy, and whether or not it had a portion, half or all to do with your "situation", keep in mind that we all have feelings and are all going through our own situations outside of this process and outside of VJ. No one should try to cut "below the belt" at the other person when they are not the subject or reason for your emotional decision.
 
I wish you the best and pray things work out for you!

couldnt have said it better myself.   May  Lurker       

I'm just a May filer doing my normal reading of the other monthly forums and I've come across your post(s).
 
I'm truly sorry for whatever is or is not going on with regards to you and "situation" or "process". Hopefully, things may change but it sounds like they won't, which is your decision.
 
While I understand what you're going through can be looked upon as you giving up considering no one from the outside knows the details of your "situation", and they shouldn't know. But remember, that when you choose to share your stories, whether good, bad or indifferent, you are subject to other's opinions or advice. Personally, I actually took offense to this comment which was kinda harsh but very sarcastic because I'm not sure how her profile pic would give you the impression or assumption that you have a whole lot more of life experience, and it wasn't even directed at me. I'm sure there are people a lot "younger" than you that have endured or experienced more in a shorter life span.
 
At the end of the day, this "process" is not easy, and whether or not it had a portion, half or all to do with your "situation", keep in mind that we all have feelings and are all going through our own situations outside of this process and outside of VJ. No one should try to cut "below the belt" at the other person when they are not the subject or reason for your emotional decision.
 
I wish you the best and pray things work out for you!

I'm just a May filer doing my normal reading of the other monthly forums and I've come across your post(s).
 
I'm truly sorry for whatever is or is not going on with regards to you and "situation" or "process". Hopefully, things may change but it sounds like they won't, which is your decision.
 
While I understand what you're going through can be looked upon as you giving up considering no one from the outside knows the details of your "situation", and they shouldn't know. But remember, that when you choose to share your stories, whether good, bad or indifferent, you are subject to other's opinions or advice. Personally, I actually took offense to this comment which was kinda harsh but very sarcastic because I'm not sure how her profile pic would give you the impression or assumption that you have a whole lot more of life experience, and it wasn't even directed at me. I'm sure there are people a lot "younger" than you that have endured or experienced more in a shorter life span.
 
At the end of the day, this "process" is not easy, and whether or not it had a portion, half or all to do with your "situation", keep in mind that we all have feelings and are all going through our own situations outside of this process and outside of VJ. No one should try to cut "below the belt" at the other person when they are not the subject or reason for your emotional decision.
 
I wish you the best and pray things work out for you!

well  i like your puppy picture   It means you a fun person . Life too serious as it is..  if you can't enjoy it... then you allready Dead ! no matter how hard life is there is always time for fun and laughter.  

Well, I was going off of your post which said, quote: "I am done personally.    I can't take anymore of the stress uncertainty etc.  I wish you all the best.  I will not be moving forward "
 
I was just providing my opinion on your post which seemed to clearly be referring to the process. When you post something in a public forum, it is typically to get a response. Sometimes you may not like the responses, but you shouldn't post something on a public forum if you don't want to hear the opinions of others. And I specifically acknowledged that it could be taken as judgmental and could be wrong, so you're welcome to correct me if I was wrong in my assumption from the post you made.
 
And I completely respect your opinion as well. You are certainly welcome to judge me by my "puppy" snapchat photo which, by the way, has no actual indication of a person's age or life experiences. But judgement doesn't bother me one bit as I know my situation and that's all that matters. 

In my opinion, if you can't handle getting through this with someone then it's probably not a person meant to spend the rest of your life with. This process is minor in comparison to a lifetime of partnership together. Full of challenges and obstacles. As hard and difficult as this process is, I would never even once consider the idea of not moving forward. My opinion may be seen as judgmental and could be wrong in your case, but that's just my opinion. I really and truly wish you the best. 

That was QUICK. Congrats!!!!!! I hope that speed is contagious.

Today was the worst day at work. I had no motivation at all due to it being the 132nd day. 

After work, I sluggishly came home, checked the mail and lo and behold! We got the NOA2!
 
NOA1 Receive date Feb 1, 2017.
NOA2 Received June 13, 2017, approved June 5, 2017. No updates on the tracker.

What a way to play with my emotions! Thank you all for the support! Hope everyone else who hasn't gotten their NOA2's yet receives theirs soon!

Today was root canal day for me. I had a run in with a crappy dentist three weeks ago, who sent me to the ER after drilling into my sinus and pouring bleach into it. Today I had a specialist go in and fix all that damage, so I was extremely nervous and scared about today. However, I woke up and checked the informed delivery and there it was. The golden Wonka wrapper, the USCIS letter.
 
I didn't tell my fiancee because 1) until I opened that letter it could have been and RFE and 2) I wanted to record a video of me opening the letter so that she and I could get the good news at the same time.
 
I sat through the 1.5-hour root canal cleanup job, staggered out of there and headed toward home toward that mailbox. About 5 minutes from the house I started recording a video and talking like nothing was up. Then as I pulled into home, I changed my tone to be much more excited and told her that I hope to have a surprise for her. I walked to the mailbox, pulled out the letter so that the camera could see it, walked to the car and got in, took a deep breath and NOA2!!!!  
 
Received: Jan 31 
NOA1: Feb 2
NOA2: June 7
 
Please hang in there everyone who is still waiting. I know how hard it is, but the good news is on the way. I have said it before, and I will say it again, you all are the strongest and greatest people I know.

Yep I know I have to pay for both of us, when we submit the visa application . I just was expecting his name as beneficiary lol. Now I know. Thank u. @Trinab80
 
LOL it's OK. Thank u @Matiela
 
I'm so happy right now! 😍

Because you will add him when you fill out the DS-160 (Visa Application). The first part is simply about the fiance. Because children do not have to travel with the beneficiary once they're approved, the K2 Visa is optional. When you fill out the DS-160 in the next part of the process there will be a question asking if you have any children joining/accompanying you to the US. Please keep in mind that the visa fee has to be paid for you and each child accompanying you to the US.

Because you will add him when you fill out the DS-160 (Visa Application). The first part is simply about the fiance. Because children do not have to travel with the beneficiary once they're approved, the K2 Visa is optional. When you fill out the DS-160 in the next part of the process there will be a question asking if you have any children joining/accompanying you to the US. Please keep in mind that the visa fee has to be paid for you and each child accompanying you to the US.

Good day everyone! My fiance got our NOA 2 in the mail earlier today!!!! our packet was received on March 1. I already saw that there's an incoming letter from USCIS through the USPS app. Base on the approval letter, our approval date was June 2 2017!!
I'm very much overwhelmed right now. It's a huge relief to finally see our NOA 2! 

Welcome to all the new members joining April filers family. You know all the cliches... Better late than never. The more the merrier... What else?
 
Today I got my police records and also got my birth certificate certified, so I'm quite ready my side for packet 3... whenever that happens. I wasn't going to do all that until July, but when I got my birth certificate on Monday they said I had to go to a different place to certify it, which happens to be same place where I was getting the police records. So I just decided to go and see how that worked since I don't like uncertainty and the unknown, and didn't want to risk any delays later on. I also happened to get my college diploma certified and ready so it's valid in the US. Busy day indeed
 
I'm not that patient of a person but I'm dealing quite well with the waiting game for now. Probably because I know it's not our time yet. But I don't know what will happen next month, especially if/when we are past the estimated date without any news of NOA2.
 
So yep, just getting as ready as I can be here... I'll take care of medical things on July, I think. Well, I know I'm up to date with vaccines here, but I think Tetanus is required every 10 years in the US, and I'm positive there's been longer since I got the last shot, so I'll check with my doctor about that.
 
And that's mostly it. Just sharing

Great tool. I found mine onthere. Wow the number of cases is amazing. And that just the I-129F. Wow

Yes there may be some numbers scan may miss. Here is updated list linked below, I'm just about done with the overall scan. Then I will only need to scan the May cases daily about 5000 approx instead of 50,000 cases that initial scans requires to weed out non I-129 cases.
 
One thing this scan revealed is man they get so many cases every month.
 
Status       Count Your Current Status: Case Closed Benefit Received By Other Means 1 Your Current Status: Case Rejected Because I Sent An Incorrect Fee 133 Your Current Status: Case Rejected Because The Version Of The Form I Sent Is No Longer Accepted 145 Your Current Status: Case Rejected For Form Not Signed And Incorrect Form Version 2 Your Current Status: Case Rejected For Incorrect Fee And Form Not Signed 2 Your Current Status: Case Rejected For Incorrect Fee, Payment Not Signed And Incorrect Form Version 3 Your Current Status: Case Was Received 4485 Your Current Status: Case Was Rejected Because I Did Not Sign My Form 37 Your Current Status: Case Was Rejected Because It Was Improperly Filed 19 Your Current Status: Date of Birth Was Updated 6 Your Current Status: Document Was Mailed 14 Your Current Status: Document Was Returned To USCIS 27 Your Current Status: Name Was Updated 13 Grand Total 4887  
 
Below is the updated scan list If your case is missing in the list just send me your case i can manually add it to my scan if you wish.
 
Raw Scan Data
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0By5zWJL4h__TV2RobEVuUXpSTGs

THIS IS NOT A DRILL!
 
NOA 2 letter arrived in the mail!!!
 
 

Yes same here.  Only good thing about all this is we learn to appreciate things a lot more.  all the little things others take for granted every day.  hug, kiss,  cuddle,  
we miss so much  and cant wait to get.   Makes a relationship so much stronger.  

Yes no mail here either. This is like being punished for something you didnt do.  
Not a thing you can do about it but wait and pull your hair out.

Am i the only one that get upset at strangers that fight out in pupblic  lol?  Today i was at the supermarket and there was this young couple  fighting over what not to eat  tonight for dinner.  why he didnt  want to eat  spaghetti.. why she  didnt want to drink beer.   after  10 min of having to listen to them fighting over  stupid things i walk upto them and say...  Stop fighting.. atleast you can be together .. start  appreciating  what you got and not what you DONT..   they looked at me as if im from another planet  haha  and  left the supermarket in a hurry