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Seriously. It's such a struggle particularly because it's so lonely. My husband is my best friend and it sucks not having him around to do Life Things with. I'd love to see some serious reform in the process for those of us who take the time to fill out the forms and submit the evidence and the tax returns and everything. This process is a shitshow from start to finish. Which step are you guys on?

And it's so emotionally draining waiting around, too. Just wading through the bureaucracy. I called the NVC a million times, and I called our District Attorney and our congressmen and no one could do anything. And everyone always asking "how's he doing" or "how's it going" and you really wanna say "it's horrendous and nothing about it is ok" but instead you just kinda shrug and go "it is what it is, we're almost there".
We're right there with you, friend! Love to you and yours - hopefully you'll be together soon! Feel free to send us a PM if you need to vent or talk - I know it's hard to find people who Get It.

Its hard for others to have a similar experience considering you were one of the first. 
 
As with any new system it could be a software bug or user unfamiliarity. 

Thank you I appreciate the words of support! Here’s to all the spouses living away from their better halves. 

It's so hard living apart.. we are still waiting for the approval. Its breaking my heart. I just don't understand what could be taking so long. 😪😪

ARE YOU SERIOUS?!?!?! WHAT ARE THEY TELLING U !! THAT'S SO LONG!!!! 
i'm sorry for the caps but i think it's very unfair!!!!!
how long have u been waiting? i got mine 9 weeks after 

My application has gone to California. We applied in October 2017 and have no response since then. Feeling so depressed living away from my husband this way. 

GUESS WHO GOT THEIR NVC WELCOME EMAIL TODAY  Took almost 12 weeks, and only after I called, asked what's going on, and had our case escalated to a supervisor. Hallelujah!
 
.... and of course now, when I have more than enough in my bank account to cover the fees, the site is down. Can't win'em all, I guess. Good luck, lovelies! 
 

Nothing is more frustrating than filing I-130 and waiting 6+ months to hear back a word from USCIS. NVC stage isn't fast or something I would opt for if I had a choice, but certainly the worst (when it comes to waiting) is behind us. 

Hi everyone.
Oct 13th checking in - We received our NOA2 last week (28th march).
Not long left!!
Good luck everyone.

Hi everyone.
Oct 13th checking in - We received our NOA2 last week (28th march).
Not long left!!
Good luck everyone.

Hi everyone! Oct 13th here. I'm going to the UK to visit in early April. I'm hoping to come home to a NOA2 - what do you think my odds are?
This waiting game is horrendous, but reading your comments really helps because we're not alone. Thanks everyone <3

Woo! Sending happy  thoughts!

Approved on March 26, 2018!!! PD- 2 Oct 2017. TSC, US Spouse.

13th of October checking in! Going to visit my husband next week - hoping to come home a week later to a NOA!!!!

That's ridiculous. You can't prove a negative - wouldn't the burden of proof be on DHS to prove that it IS a marriage broker? Isn't that how common law works? 

Hi everyone! Oct 13th here. I'm going to the UK to visit in early April. I'm hoping to come home to a NOA2 - what do you think my odds are?
This waiting game is horrendous, but reading your comments really helps because we're not alone. Thanks everyone <3

Hi anyone who is October 2017 I-130 filers?

Plot twist: your interviewer already has all the emails because Thanks NSA!

thank you so much for this answer! I definitely want to go - I even have a dress and am working my bum off at spin class to look nice in it haha.  But it's good to know that this process won't be invasive for us  

Plot twist: your interviewer already has all the emails because Thanks NSA!

London does not typically ask to see evidence that you are in love at their visa interviews. Whatever you put in the petition packet is probably sufficient. The marriage certificate is your main proof. If you happened to get bank accounts together or signed a lease together since the petition, then that's good. But it would  be difficult to do that when you live in separate countries and they know that. They are not going to be interested in your chats, emails, cyber sex, etc at a London interview. Attending the interview together does not make a bit of difference to them, but it's fun to be together to celebrate VD (visa day hahaha). Real easy. 

Plot twist: your interviewer already has all the emails because Thanks NSA!

Plot twist: your interviewer already has all the emails because Thanks NSA!

Plot twist: your interviewer already has all the emails because Thanks NSA!