spike198

That sounds wonderful!  I am an event planner for a living, so if anything looks wonky with your venue contract, let me know, I'd be happy to take a peek!  It's great that you found a place that is flexible with the date, but I'm sending it out to the universe that that won't be necessary!
 
You also need to post some pictures of your special day!  As much as I've never been that girl that dreamed about what my wedding was going to be like, I do love a good wedding!!

Awe, that's so sweet!  I was looking at barefoot sandals as well.  We are just doing a courthouse wedding and next year once he can travel back to Jamaica we are having a party on the beach and I was thinking barefoot sandals are in order   Even though the process will be over by then, would love to see pictures of your special day on this thread!

Awwwww....nice. We're having a pre-New Years wedding but our color scheme has a hint on Caribbean vibe to it. We were gonna get married New Years Eve and break in New Years day with our guest but with the weather being unpredictable and the roads will have a lot of drunk drivers, we'll just do it the day before. Plus, the venues want to charge more just because it's on New Year's and there's too many other important financial things to worry about after the wedding.
 
Truthfully, this wedding planning stuff kinda helps with the wait and the loneliness until it's nighttime and I go to bed alone. But I keep telling myself it won't be like this always. 

That sounds wonderful! I have to agree, planning things makes the time pass a little faster and makes me feel close to her even though she is an ocean away. Once our loved ones are home to us all the unpleasantness of the wait will dissipate like the morning fog under the hot sun, but we will never forget. The memories of this wait will cause us to cherish every moment of the coming shared lifetime.

Wedding dress?!?!?  You say that so nonchalantly, but that's a big deal!  What's your plan for the wedding?  How quickly after the process is over do you plan to get married?

Excellent news! I am 4/4, nothing in the mailbox, the only thing that arrived was the wedding dress . . . 

Very well explained and, of course, this movement in dates only affects those left behid, if so.
 
That was exactly my concern yesterday. Because I've been preparing so much for the worse case scenario, I think I kind of assumed that's what's going to happen So it's frustrating to think people left behind might have it worse than it already is to get some kind of answer or to fight for their cases being touched.
And we all know this is completely random, as I know someone from my country about to hit the 180 days without NOA2 Of course, every case is different, and the fact is we are still on normal processing times, yep, so we have to keep being patient and see what happens.
 
But, you know, even the most rational person can have a breakdown and feel frustrated. Specially when you are the beneficiary and have to play with deadlines that can change all your planning.

I love this!!! Thanks for the great read!

It's not that we have doubt, it's that we're frustrated. We all know it will happen. I think our emotions are normal considering what we're going through. We need to support each other as we express our excitement and our disappointment. For many of us, this is the only place where we can "talk" to other people who truly understand what we're going through. I don't think it's over the top at all. 

I love this!!! Thanks for the great read!

I love this!!! Thanks for the great read!

It's not that we have doubt, it's that we're frustrated. We all know it will happen. I think our emotions are normal considering what we're going through. We need to support each other as we express our excitement and our disappointment. For many of us, this is the only place where we can "talk" to other people who truly understand what we're going through. I don't think it's over the top at all. 

We're pushing four months of waiting while most have only had three. Seems pretty far behind to me. People have plans and lives that they want to live and this is holding everything up. Why are you surprised by the negativity?

It's not that we have doubt, it's that we're frustrated. We all know it will happen. I think our emotions are normal considering what we're going through. We need to support each other as we express our excitement and our disappointment. For many of us, this is the only place where we can "talk" to other people who truly understand what we're going through. I don't think it's over the top at all. 

Id quote , but its so long lol. But that's so nice.  I dnt think its a matter of being afraid that your SO gets tired of the process, but it mentally drives you insane. Its like that saying as soon as you know who you want to spend the rest of your life with, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.  
 
I personally don't see why they cannot let us know exactly where they are at. Like the back and forth with the dates, the failure of their notification system, and their automated receptionists (The Famous Tiers)makes we wonder who runs that show.
 
Think the reason we're so bummed is we had high expectations for July approvals. Well I did atleast.
Sadly, I think August is my new July.

It's not that we have doubt, it's that we're frustrated. We all know it will happen. I think our emotions are normal considering what we're going through. We need to support each other as we express our excitement and our disappointment. For many of us, this is the only place where we can "talk" to other people who truly understand what we're going through. I don't think it's over the top at all. 

I'll still be there, going until the 19th.  I forget... where does your fiance live?  We're staying in MoBay so I can work while I'm there.  This'll most likely be my last trip.  My wallet is paying the price for all these trips!

He lives a half mile from the Grand Palladium in Lucea but we go to MoBay a lot which is 45 mins from his house. I'm leaving on the 15th, so I won't be there as long as I normally am.
 
Trust me, I totally feel where you're coming from with the financial part. 

I know, I really am lucky I can see him.  I am able to "work from home" so as long as I have an internet connection I can be gone and still work.  You'll want to save those vacation days for when your SO arrives.  I can't wait to show mine around San Diego and I'm sure you feel the same way!

Spike198
 
Don't give up that hope yet. I think if you receive your NOA2 by the 15 of Aug you may still be able to make it by Oct. I say that because I've noticed that the Philippines is averaging 43 days from NOA2 to interview, I'm not sure about Jamaica, but if its 60 or less, there you go. Good luck to you. God Bless

I'll still be there, going until the 19th.  I forget... where does your fiance live?  We're staying in MoBay so I can work while I'm there.  This'll most likely be my last trip.  My wallet is paying the price for all these trips!

Waiting...waiting...Longing...and....nothing   Oh well. I would just Love to start seeing some approvals for April. I'm just happy too see a bunch of successful couples on here. I have no doubt that we all will be success stories.
This process creates the "strongest" bonds of any relationship I believe. There is no one I know of in my life right now that could handle this process let alone be in a extended LDR. 
Please, take the time and give yourselves a pat on the back( while we wait of course. ) You are ALL exceptional people!

I used to think so.  I was hoping for late October or early November but I have serious doubts after the last 2 or so weeks.  Hopefully we'll see some April movement by the end of next week.  I'm going to see my SO on August 5th and I am hoping we have moved to NOA2 by then.. Fingers crossed

In my case it would have been a relieving surprise. My sweetheart is already having problems with the length of wait without adding the added time it takes to go through NVC and the embassy transit time. I'd rather not have to live through an extra month or more of thinking they haven't even touched my case yet. That borders cruelty.

Good luck with your expedite request.  I hope it works out for you.  
Granted, on their side of the argument, it is true that petitions of all types have increased over the last 2 years.  
However, on our side of the argument - there is fine money involved in this, as well.  Many sources say the adjudication takes 15 minutes.  Considering that is $2,140 an hour earned, and also considering that this amount would allow hiring additional adjudicators for the increased workload.  If 30,000 petitions are sitting in Houston alone..... That's $16,050,000.00 in unearned revenue.  
 
I'd venture to say, if this was a private business that had 30,000 customers 'stiffed' - there'd be a prosecutor with an indictment soon thereafter.