Pat&Vince

Hello luvs! 
 
I'm leaving for the states this Saturday, this is my last week of training a new employee....i'm exhausted  and all of that ugh stuff. I can't wait to finally wake up in the morning and not have to think about moving. I'm glad to hear that you're settling in nicely! xxx

Hi Everyone,
 
Looks like the JAN17 filers has gone a bit quiet  ;-)
 
 
What's the update on everyone's status?
 
It has been 18 days since my entry here and everything is going smoothly... SSN arrived in the mail after 10 days, still waiting on the physical GC and Im studying for my Driver's license knowledge test (thanks California).
Life, on a daily basis, has become a lot quieter after a crazy year of working, preparing for the move and bidding Adieu to friends and family. After 20+ years of non-stop work, I never realized I would feel so tired now that I'm finally able to relax. No one should underestimate the potential burnout and emotional shock that immigrating represents.
Settling down needs time. 
This weekend, we witnessed an incredible human wave going down Market street, the woman march one year after the president's first 365 days in office. This was truly empowering.
 
Being part of this spirit, this energy, becoming a resident of this immense country is an electrifying change! But most of all, remember the reason why you're here or will be here : love and being able to share your daily life with your better half, and this is priceless :-) 
 
 
 
 
 

Hi Everyone,
 
Looks like the JAN17 filers has gone a bit quiet  ;-)
 
 
What's the update on everyone's status?
 
It has been 18 days since my entry here and everything is going smoothly... SSN arrived in the mail after 10 days, still waiting on the physical GC and Im studying for my Driver's license knowledge test (thanks California).
Life, on a daily basis, has become a lot quieter after a crazy year of working, preparing for the move and bidding Adieu to friends and family. After 20+ years of non-stop work, I never realized I would feel so tired now that I'm finally able to relax. No one should underestimate the potential burnout and emotional shock that immigrating represents.
Settling down needs time. 
This weekend, we witnessed an incredible human wave going down Market street, the woman march one year after the president's first 365 days in office. This was truly empowering.
 
Being part of this spirit, this energy, becoming a resident of this immense country is an electrifying change! But most of all, remember the reason why you're here or will be here : love and being able to share your daily life with your better half, and this is priceless :-) 
 
 
 
 
 

@Pat&Vince Stoked to hear that the move has gone well and I understand completely when you talk about the emotional and even physical toll that immigration can take especially when so much waiting is involved. Lovely to hear that the move has gone well so far and that you're loving your experience.
We're about a month out from having the petition approved and are just now collating documents for the NVC after the Christmas period. Much love to you and yours and hope your life is full of nothing but awesomeness amigos. 

Happy New Years and much love from California everyone!
 
My beloved husband and myself arrived in San Francisco last night, after a wonderful European family vacation. I am excited t announce that I am now a legal alien and a permanent resident of the USA, finally living the married life my husband and myself were waiting for :-)

Happy New Years and much love from California everyone!
 
My beloved husband and myself arrived in San Francisco last night, after a wonderful European family vacation. I am excited t announce that I am now a legal alien and a permanent resident of the USA, finally living the married life my husband and myself were waiting for :-)

For those poor souls still waiting from January, we finally got our NOA2 in the post on 22nd December 2017. Our PD was 25th January 2017 and the approval date was the 15th December 2017. Almost an entire year for the first part to be completed. Merry Christmas!

And yesterday was another big milestone.
 
I have received the big enveloppe with all the documentation and my passport including the CR-1 visa.
Looking at it brought an incredible feeling of relief, but also the realization that this is real and concrete... 
The next step is the easy one, clearing the POE ! 
I'm beyond happy that my husband and I will be able to fly together to the US, I just cannot wait :-) 

And yesterday was another big milestone.
 
I have received the big enveloppe with all the documentation and my passport including the CR-1 visa.
Looking at it brought an incredible feeling of relief, but also the realization that this is real and concrete... 
The next step is the easy one, clearing the POE ! 
I'm beyond happy that my husband and I will be able to fly together to the US, I just cannot wait :-) 

And yesterday was another big milestone.
 
I have received the big enveloppe with all the documentation and my passport including the CR-1 visa.
Looking at it brought an incredible feeling of relief, but also the realization that this is real and concrete... 
The next step is the easy one, clearing the POE ! 
I'm beyond happy that my husband and I will be able to fly together to the US, I just cannot wait :-) 

This forum (this topic in particular) is a good way for every one of to vent and keep their sanity!
 
It has created a great bound between people who were total strangers about a year ago. We're all together through this :-) 
 

Ready set & Go! so happy for you, it'll be a merry Christmas this year indeed and a happy New year, new homeland! 

Congrats on receiving the package!!!! 
I am looking forward to that same concrete feeling as my husband would always say "oh i do have a wife" whenever we travel 13 hours to see each other lol.
Counting down to interview 6 days to go  
Happy holidays!!!

And yesterday was another big milestone.
 
I have received the big enveloppe with all the documentation and my passport including the CR-1 visa.
Looking at it brought an incredible feeling of relief, but also the realization that this is real and concrete... 
The next step is the easy one, clearing the POE ! 
I'm beyond happy that my husband and I will be able to fly together to the US, I just cannot wait :-) 

And yesterday was another big milestone.
 
I have received the big enveloppe with all the documentation and my passport including the CR-1 visa.
Looking at it brought an incredible feeling of relief, but also the realization that this is real and concrete... 
The next step is the easy one, clearing the POE ! 
I'm beyond happy that my husband and I will be able to fly together to the US, I just cannot wait :-) 

Finally!!  We got our NOA2!!!!!!

Thank you, i'm happy we were able to keep you grounded and i believe we will continue to show support one way or the other. Keep us posted on your journey! sending you love & light!

Alright Ladies and Gents,
 
San Francisco, California, Here I am !
 
Today marked the day I was approved for a CR-1 visa, so my husband and I can finally start our life together, full time :-)
 
The interview process was fast, well, organized, easy and extremely friendly. When I think that I've just spend an entire weekend freaking out and meticulously preparing a big portfolio will all the bona fide material imaginable, I didn't even have to open it!
 
My beloved husband will arrive here on the 22nd so we can spend Xmas and New year's with friends and family, then 2 romantic days in Paris, then flying to the US together, JAN 4th on our first anniversary, no less!
 
 
In one word : WOOOOOOOOTTTT, yay :-)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

And now CEAC says 
 
"ISSUED"
 
 
Woohooo!!!! :-)   Sorry to brag about it but I had to share it   ;-)

It went really well, fast and easy! A lot less stressful that I had anticipated, everyone was super nice.
 
I had prepared an extensive portfolio with all the bona fide material but I didn't even need to show anything (other than the originals of the civil documents).
 
Today I checked the CEAC website and it said "ready" (for the interview) in the morning. I just checked again and it said "Administrative Processing", my HEART DROPPED! But then after reading the information, it says that if the visa had been approved, it would be printed and sent within 2 days. So that just means they are actually working on it, whew !
 
 
Don't you worry, it will be a very pleasant experience ! 
 
 
 
 
 

It went really well, fast and easy! A lot less stressful that I had anticipated, everyone was super nice.
 
I had prepared an extensive portfolio with all the bona fide material but I didn't even need to show anything (other than the originals of the civil documents).
 
Today I checked the CEAC website and it said "ready" (for the interview) in the morning. I just checked again and it said "Administrative Processing", my HEART DROPPED! But then after reading the information, it says that if the visa had been approved, it would be printed and sent within 2 days. So that just means they are actually working on it, whew !
 
 
Don't you worry, it will be a very pleasant experience ! 
 
 
 
 
 

Alright Ladies and Gents,
 
San Francisco, California, Here I am !
 
Today marked the day I was approved for a CR-1 visa, so my husband and I can finally start our life together, full time :-)
 
The interview process was fast, well, organized, easy and extremely friendly. When I think that I've just spend an entire weekend freaking out and meticulously preparing a big portfolio will all the bona fide material imaginable, I didn't even have to open it!
 
My beloved husband will arrive here on the 22nd so we can spend Xmas and New year's with friends and family, then 2 romantic days in Paris, then flying to the US together, JAN 4th on our first anniversary, no less!
 
 
In one word : WOOOOOOOOTTTT, yay :-)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

And now CEAC says 
 
"ISSUED"
 
 
Woohooo!!!! :-)   Sorry to brag about it but I had to share it   ;-)

Hey!!! Congrats on running past the finish line and waiting to claim your trophy!!!!!
How did your interview go? I am having mine in 10 days. Very anxious indeed..... I check and check the papers and document many many times still cant stop worrying.

Alright Ladies and Gents,
 
San Francisco, California, Here I am !
 
Today marked the day I was approved for a CR-1 visa, so my husband and I can finally start our life together, full time :-)
 
The interview process was fast, well, organized, easy and extremely friendly. When I think that I've just spend an entire weekend freaking out and meticulously preparing a big portfolio will all the bona fide material imaginable, I didn't even have to open it!
 
My beloved husband will arrive here on the 22nd so we can spend Xmas and New year's with friends and family, then 2 romantic days in Paris, then flying to the US together, JAN 4th on our first anniversary, no less!
 
 
In one word : WOOOOOOOOTTTT, yay :-)