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Thanks my friends; situations change and life throws curves; but we love each other and we are committed to a life together. she wants to come to america but there are other problems I can not discuss; so we will find other ways to be together. We are now planning our wedding for this spring in Russia and I am studying the visa regulations in Holland.

I will be cancelling my K1 application; my fiancee will not be able to come to America for private reasons I prefer not to discuss; but we are still committed to each other. I am discussing with her the prospect of my moving to Russia or maybe getting married in Russia and looking for an acceptable country (spain, germany, england, etc) to move on a work visa.

anyone have any knowledge how hard it is for a married Russian citizen to an American to move to other countries outside Russia. I would get a work visa and I would want her to go with me as my wife.

just a reminder; remember what the guy that used to an adjudicator said; many of these folks work from home and may only come to the office once or twice a week; you petition could be approved but be at home with an adjudicator; when entered into the system it will show as approved.

another point, I think some of the fast approvals were because these folks came back with spotless criminal records, no previous marriages, etc and might have been easier to approve than some of us with divorces, previous K1 applications, previous criminal records-no matter how minor, etc

just take the photos to a studio; have them copy them and then print them larger

Sep 12. No NOA1, no check cashed.

I can not imagine how hard this is on your california folks, I would be going mad not knowing if my package was even received. Good luck folks

Can I be part of the Virginia club, I was born in Chincoteaque but now live in Florida

Just bumping this list to a current page; not sure who is off the list but I need to see it on a more current page of this thread. Good Luck everyone

The Waiting List

No.Name Country NOA1 Date

1 Edith & Donald Germany 2007-04-25

2 Tu & Chris Vietnam 2007-05-01

3 Celia & John Canada 2007-05-02

4 Mirla & Patrick Peru 2007-05-09

5 Lalina & Ramesh India 2007-05-16

6 Gabriel & Shawn Sri Lanka 2007-05-17

7 Abby & Todd Canada 2007-05-21

8 Leidy & Byron Colombia 2007-05-21

9 EH & KT Brazil 2007-05-23

10 Manny & Missy Nigeria 2007-05-24

11 Dayfenix & Eric Colombia 2007-05-24

12 John & Nida Thailand 2007-05-29

13 Elena & David Russia 2007-05-29

14 Emma & Brian United Kingdom 2007-05-30

15 Kim & Bob Korea, Rep of (South) 2007-05-30

16 silviya & patrick Bulgaria 2007-05-31

17 Fa & Lu Italy 2007-05-31

18 ARY & JJ Colombia 2007-05-31

19 Javi & Daly Spain 2007-06-01

20 Jo & Anthony United Kingdom 2007-06-02

21 Guofang & Peter China 2007-06-04

22 Jane & Don Philippines 2007-06-04

23 Harlene & Glenn Philippines 2007-06-04

24 Selena & sterling China 2007-06-05

25 Oksana & Bill Ukraine 2007-06-06

26 Ana & Virgil Philippines 2007-06-06

27 Dairo & Erika Colombia 2007-06-06

28 Sharlene & Jake Philippines 2007-06-06

29 Angelica & Peter Colombia 2007-06-06

30 Olalla & Matt Spain 2007-06-06

31 Tei & Ida Ghana 2007-06-08

32 Trang & Quang Vietnam 2007-06-11

33 April & Mark Philippines 2007-06-12

34 Luis & Michele Colombia 2007-06-12

35 Karen & Mike Canada 2007-06-12

36 Sheila & Jim Canada 2007-06-12

37 Okey & Chi Nigeria 2007-06-13

38 Kathryn & Darius Canada 2007-06-13

39 adriana & brian Brazil 2007-06-13

40 Reshma & Ranjeet India 2007-06-14

41 Peter & Erica United Kingdom 2007-06-14

42 Jennifer & James Philippines 2007-06-14

43 Donna & Steve Philippines 2007-06-15

44 Massimo & Lindsay Italy 2007-06-15

45 Mary Ann & Travis Philippines 2007-06-16

46 Sandy & Steve Colombia 2007-06-18

47 R & B Russia 2007-06-18

48 L & M Romania 2007-06-18

49 Amr & Faith Egypt 2007-06-19

50 Hakeem & Constance Nigeria 2007-06-19

51 scotus & pkscotus United Kingdom 2007-06-20

52 Darren & Stephanie United Kingdom 2007-06-20

53 Wadia & Dalip India 2007-06-20

54 Tunde & Asake Nigeria 2007-06-21

55 Tarek & Melinda Egypt 2007-06-21

56 Natalie & Chris Russia 2007-06-21

57 K & A Japan 2007-06-21

58 Natasha & Chris United Kingdom 2007-06-22

59 Bassi & Zainab Ghana 2007-06-22

60 Dao & Pao Laos 2007-06-25

61 Bea & Donald United Kingdom 2007-06-25

62 Zenny & Eric Philippines 2007-06-26

63 su & jacob Korea, Rep of (South) 2007-06-26

64 Miriam & Shawn Peru 2007-06-27

65 PJ & PG India 2007-06-27

66 Milaine & Syl Martinque 2007-06-27

67 D & B Lithuania 2007-06-30

68 I & W Albania 2007-07-03

69 Hormazd & Sara India 2007-07-06

70 M & J Japan 2007-07-06

71 Amy & Jack Vietnam 2007-07-09

72 wala & jayel Pakistan 2007-07-09

73 Gaz & Sue Albania 2007-07-10

74 Gillian & Scott United Kingdom 2007-07-10

75 Diana & Alan Bulgaria 2007-07-10

76 Rose & Frank Philippines 2007-07-11

77 Tusha & Omizo Mozambique 2007-07-11

78 Jovy & Daniel Philippines 2007-07-12

79 Lyn & Nes Philippines 2007-07-12

80 stucked & Stuck Ireland 2007-07-12

81 Queila & Brian Brazil 2007-07-13

82 P & M Colombia 2007-07-13

83 Steve & Jen Australia 2007-07-13

84 Mohammed & Melinda Egypt 2007-07-17

85 Aysegul & Brian Turkey 2007-07-18

86 Dave & Laura United Kingdom 2007-07-18

87 Scott & Rachel Canada 2007-07-18

88 Alexandra & Jason Russia 2007-07-20

89 Geiza & Joel Brazil 2007-07-20

90 Rene & Melissa Netherlands 2007-07-20

91 PA & ME Colombia 2007-07-20

92 Truong & Tiffany Vietnam 2007-07-20

93 A & E United Kingdom 2007-07-20

94 D & M Germany 2007-07-20

95 Amy & Drew United Kingdom 2007-07-23

96 Belen & Jason Ecuador 2007-07-23

97 t & d Canada 2007-07-23

98 Pim & Wyatt Thailand 2007-07-24

99 Marvin & Tonza Jamaica 2007-07-24

100 Fenglian & Paul China 2007-07-26

101 santhosh & rashmita India 2007-07-26

102 Lily & Sidiq United Kingdom 2007-07-27

103 Orphee & Andre France 2007-07-30

104 M & K Denmark 2007-07-30

105 Lissette & Eduardo Ecuador 2007-07-31

106 Griff & Julie United Kingdom 2007-07-31

107 Dariusz & Sandra Poland 2007-07-31

108 Abdelmounim & Donna Morocco 2007-07-31

109 Marty & Lisa United Kingdom 2007-08-01

110 Mayeth & Jeff Philippines 2007-08-01

111 maryna & matt Ukraine 2007-08-01

112 David & Rebecca United Kingdom 2007-08-01

113 Mace & Herrera Mexico 2007-08-01

114 S & A Thailand 2007-08-02

115 Hélène & Stephen Canada 2007-08-03

116 Lusi & Gabriel Armenia 2007-08-04

117 bg & noni United Kingdom 2007-08-06

118 Ken & Gill Jamaica 2007-08-07

119 Bella & Bill Colombia 2007-08-07

120 Rahela & Mitch Germany 2007-08-07

121 Carmen & Bert Guatemala 2007-08-07

122 Marco & Shannon Italy 2007-08-08

123 Ana & Clifford Brazil 2007-08-08

124 Alf & Christy Canada 2007-08-08

125 Charry & Marc Philippines 2007-08-08

126 Richard & Courtney United Kingdom 2007-08-08

127 Andres & Karen Costa Rica 2007-08-08

128 Joanna & Robert Poland 2007-08-08

129 *** & *** Morocco 2007-08-09

130 Kosta & Erin Australia 2007-08-10

131 Marichelle & Harold Philippines 2007-08-13

132 Michel & Nicole Syria 2007-08-13

133 pl & tk Canada 2007-08-13

134 Hilda & Thomas Philippines 2007-08-13

135 Jessica & Frank Philippines 2007-08-14

136 Ahmed & Cheryl Egypt 2007-08-14

137 Valeria & Guy Brazil 2007-08-14

138 Bella & Todd Philippines 2007-08-14

139 Mars & Nels Philippines 2007-08-14

140 Ganiu & Diane Nigeria 2007-08-15

141 Florenda & Jeremy Philippines 2007-08-15

142 ikechukwu & edith Nigeria 2007-08-15

143 James & Angela United Kingdom 2007-08-16

144 Viviane & Sean Brazil 2007-08-16

145 Marjana & Peter Estonia 2007-08-16

146 An & Jing China 2007-08-16

147 Mehdi & Maria Tunisia 2007-08-16

148 eloesa & charlie Philippines 2007-08-16

149 Meg & Craig Japan 2007-08-16

150 LGU & JP Costa Rica 2007-08-16

151 David & Jay Colombia 2007-08-16

152 Shobana & Sunil India 2007-08-16

153 Meera & Brad Trinidad & Tobago 2007-08-17

154 Anna & Terry Russia 2007-08-17

155 Milyedis & Johnathan Colombia 2007-08-17

156 Stéphanie & John Belgium 2007-08-20

157 Jennifer & Jonathan Canada 2007-08-20

158 Virginie & Devin France 2007-08-20

159 habibi & oneder Egypt 2007-08-20

160 Yajing & Michael China 2007-08-21

161 Peter & Colleen Denmark 2007-08-21

162 Lonesa & Josh Philippines 2007-08-22

163 Camila & Walt Brazil 2007-08-22

164 Sehrab & Maggie Jordan 2007-08-23

165 Sheila & Mike Peru 2007-08-23

166 Sandra & Damon Croatia 2007-08-23

167 Ilze & Cody Latvia 2007-08-23

168 meziel & anthony Philippines 2007-08-23

169 Arlene & Steve Philippines 2007-08-23

170 Semih & El Turkey 2007-08-24

171 Isis & Tony Brazil 2007-08-25

172 Vanessa & Steven Brazil 2007-08-25

173 Hana & Sadruddin Czech Republic 2007-08-27

174 Valentina & Scott Ukraine 2007-08-28

175 Duane & Lillie Jamaica 2007-08-29

176 Golda & Sean Colombia 2007-08-30

177 Munesh & Suzie Guyana 2007-08-31

178 Leila & Wesley Ukraine 2007-08-31

179 Kheng & Ken Cambodia 2007-09-01

180 Laura & Charles Finland 2007-09-04

181 Jan & De Germany 2007-09-04

182 Brian & Stephanie Jamaica 2007-09-04

183 Thuy & Aaron Vietnam 2007-09-05

184 OLGA & CARY Russia 2007-09-06

185 Elena & Robert Russia 2007-09-10

186 Azmina & Abdurrahman Panama 2007-09-10

187 Ali & Annick Tunisia 2007-09-10

188 Minnie & Dennis United Kingdom 2007-09-11

189 Eva & Igor Russia 2007-09-12

190 Sharda & Neil Trinidad & Tobago 2007-09-12

191 ayoub & judy Morocco 2007-09-15

192 Per Einar & Cora Norway 2007-09-15

193 Vanessa & Brent Australia 2007-09-17

194 Anil & Cindy Canada 2007-09-17

195 Jennibeth & James Philippines 2007-09-17

196 T & Andy Vietnam 2007-09-19

197 Jo & David Malaysia 2007-09-19

198 Aparna & Shreekant India 2007-09-20

199 Andree & Andreas Canada 2007-09-20

200 Ramos & Edwin Cuba 2007-09-21

201 Norma & Stefan Philippines 2007-09-25

202 Maria & mike Philippines 2007-09-25

203 Victoria & Philip Philippines 2007-09-25

204 Bryna & Greg Australia 2007-09-26

205 Jocelyn & Frank Philippines 2007-09-27

206 Magda & James Poland 2007-09-27

207 D & M Belarus 2007-09-28

208 Maymay & Jim Philippines 2007-10-01

209 Chiho & David Japan 2007-10-01

210 OS & ST Nigeria 2007-10-01

211 Aey & Henry Thailand 2007-10-02

212 An & Eric Vietnam 2007-10-02

213 Alla & John Russia 2007-10-03

214 Luda & John Ukraine 2007-10-03

215 Jain & Vikash India 2007-10-04

216 Jason & Katie Ecuador 2007-10-04

217 Daniela & Jon Germany 2007-10-04

218 rebecca & dominick United Kingdom 2007-10-04

219 Koong & John Thailand 2007-10-04

220 Guiying & Alvin China 2007-10-04

221 Supanna & Wasan Thailand 2007-10-05

222 Nomie & stuart Philippines 2007-10-09

223 Desland & Jene' St. Vincent/Grenadines2007-10-09

224 Ngozi & Monday Nigeria 2007-10-09

225 Aron & Emily United Kingdom 2007-10-10

226 david & tonisha Jamaica 2007-10-15

227 barry & mona Antigua 2007-10-15

228 Michael & Elizabeth United Kingdom 2007-10-16

229 N & S Macedonia 2007-10-16

230 somath & fran Australia 2007-10-17

231 Sweety & Baby Morocco 2007-10-17

232 Eliane & Daniel Brazil 2007-10-17

233 Gail & Scott United Kingdom 2007-10-17

234 Bhushan & Kaushal India 2007-10-19

235 Dianna & Adam Israel 2007-10-21

236 Alena & Harold Uganda 2007-10-22

237 Michael & Alice United Kingdom 2007-10-24

238 Latoya & Mosa Nigeria 2007-10-24

239 Prapussorn & Andrew Thailand 2007-10-27

240 Loshiel & Kenneth Philippines 2007-10-28

241 Nelyn & Scott Philippines 2007-10-29

well; got it downloaded but it is some type of torrent file and can not open; back to square one

You've almost got me sold on your "proper" learning. Each time you add a little bit, I see it's probably the part that I'm lacking to take me to the next level. This post has illuminated to me why I've been thinking to myself "You don't need grammar. Grammar is useless without knowing the other stuff first." I realize up to this point, I haven't needed grammar because all (or the significant part) of the Russian language I've learned and used has been learned/used in context, not in a formal study setting.

I've picked up a little here and there from chitayu moi slovar (which isn't all the way right but it works for communication purposes.... now I need some endings!) because my goal has only been to be understood in an informal setting and to bridge the gap in communications between non-fluent speakers of either language. Now that I'm among fluent speakers of both languages (my wife is so much better than me!) it's time for me to step my game up. Guess I'm going to Princeton!

There was a question a while back about where the Princeton course went. Apparently the guy who wrote it is no longer at Princeton, so it too is gone.

Fortunately, he got permission to put it up on BitTorrent. Here: http://www.mininova.org/tor/904728

Masterrussian.net has links to just about anything else you might want.

I also still recommend the Голоса series as well (what I used in class). Less suited to self-study, but the exercises are very good.

If anyone remembers who was asking about the, PM me or them.

it was me and thank you; now if I can just open the file I will be good

In Florida, they used to have a state run insurance plan for those of us that could not get insurance; because of previous medical conditions and such. It was supposed to be guaranteed insurance; they turned me and my ex-wife down. Me because of depression and hypothyroidism and her because of arthritis; so much for guaranteed insurance; and we were willing to pay the premiums but could not get insurance. I have been self-insured for over 20 years now, but not by my choice.

PS My depression is under stable treatment for 9 years and hypothyroidism under stable treatment for over 30 years; her arthritis was untreatable and she did not take medication or seek doctor care. Stable treatment is defined as seeing the doctor once a year and getting a prescription for a year of medication.

Hello everybody,thanks for all your support,we are all in the same boat and i wish the best luck to each one of us,so our reunion come soon and we start our great families,i have a question and thanks for all your attention,when my fiancee sent her documents,the check was already cashed,does it mean thye started the process?and yes we got our NOA1,plz answer me,and am i missing something?

yes, cashing the check is part of the process of getting the NOA1; you have begun your journey

If I lived closer to VSC I would organize a protest outside their building. Captain Ewok and a few other members did that outside TSC a few years ago and got good results! They had big signs with names and waiting periods listed. Check out his profile...he has pics. Very cool!

ETA: I would also need more vacation time, a car that runs better and someone to watch my kids in order to make that protest!!!

I'll be up in VSC area for Thanksgiving visiting Mom, who lives 1 hrs car drive away. If anyone wants to do any thing on Friday 11/23, please let me know.

That is a government holiday, not sure that is the best day

super news; another Russia success story, home my girl fairs as well iin a few months.

Well im just tried the RFE trick and it worked.......I was told that an RFE was sent on Oct 18th....

Now i have to depend on my F'n horrible lawyer ...God this is getting more and more stressfull!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I would say that is good and bad news. Good because you know the file is with an adjudicator and will get worked on as soon as the RFE is answered; bad because it is just one more step

good luck

I pressed 4 instead of my case number. im going to try the rfe trick...hey you never know

absolutely, if you call and get a difficult person; just hang up and call again; maybe there are a couple people working the phones and you will get a more helpful person next call; don't give up folks

Alright, I just called my lawyer and I'm kinda scared about contacting Pat's congressman. I told him that some friends had recommended me to contact Pat's congressman if we don't hear anything from USCIS by the 6 months timeframe.....and he said that it could work or it could delay things more cause USCIS doesn't like when applicants get congressman involved with this, he said he wouldn't do that. So I was very pissed off and just wanted to get off the phone cause we payed him for nothing.....anyways, I asked him very straight, what do you recommend us? He said, Wait for the notice and don't send any letters.

The @sshole said that in case USCIS exceed the 6 months, they will let us know and I asked if he has any idea for how long more could that be in case it happens...and you know what he said!?!!? I don't know, I'm not the government, it's up to USCIS.....

MOFO!

Now, I don't know what to do......I only hope I get my NOA2 ASAP!!!!!

Everything I have read and heard is the USCIS is very responsive to congressmen; they (congress) approve budgets and have the power, use the power available to you.

Im British,have a good job and just wants to marry my American fiancee which also has a good job

A big laughing joke it is

IM Pi**ed.Ridicilous.....

She does'nt have to support me,,,,,I am a proffesional IT computer technician

It is important to protect Americans from "Mad Cow Disease"

Good Luck my friend

Aside from saving money, the train eliminates the hassles of going through airports and might actually be more comfortable than a coach seat on a plane. But...given my experiences with Russian buses and cable cars...I'm skeptical about train travel. And it will take around 2 days to get to Moscow.

So you want to save a few hundred dollars to:

- Avoid the "hassles" of the airport in exchange for the "ease" of the train station

- Add appx. 44 hours onto the time of your commute

- Avoid the "discomfort" of an airplane seat for 4 hours as opposed to the "comfort" of a train seat for 44

I'd sell the airplane idea a little harder if I were you. Use the "but baby, we get Partner Miles on the plane tickets so it's like not really paying as much in the long run." However, being cooped up with your S/O for the extra 44 hours may sound like a lot of fun too!

Partner Miles, that is really good; Russian airlines (except Aeroflot) do not know what frequent flyer miles are.

Turbo

I wish you the very best; it will be fun the first couple weeks but also shocking.

Ok, I'm still skeptic about touches, but we had one on Oct 10 (probably because of change of address), but then also one yesterday and one today!! After 4.5 month something changed on that web site, so maybe!!!!

all the touches sounds to me like they are training new folks and the new folks are working on your application. Gets touched by new employee then touched again when the application is reviewed by regular employee

Thanks for updating the list, I made the list at number 190; I'm in the top 200 so that is great. If VSC will do 20 a week, that is only 19 weeks

I would not recommend the first class cabin; you will not need the privacy as most watch the scenes from the hallway windows. Get the lower bunks in a coupe cabin, two lower bunks. I am sure your girl wants to save money; the plane from Krasnoyard will be about $4-600 each for a Tupelo 154 Puddle Jumper; the train will be about $230 each; get the option with food and you will be put in a newer coupe near the restaurant car. With the food option, the ticket should be about $270.00

The absolute most important preparation has been - consult, consult, consult. She wants to be involved in the details, no matter how small. By doing this one thing it has enabled her to play a huge part in shaping the environment that we can truly call "ours".

for our new life, I have purchased a house; I sent her photos of many of the houses I looked at and we selected one together.

during my last visit with Alla, I took along some home magazines to get an idea of what she likes; from the magazines I learned she liked open spaces, lots of light, views out the window, cozy comfortable spaces, fireplaces, etc.

Alla has a dog, the house has a fence but it is old and looks like hell; I am working with Alla to plan a new fence; I sent her some photos of different designs and once we agree I will build the fence. I will send her progress photos to share the process together.

I have purchased some cheap used furniture; this will help the house not look empty until we can go together and pick out new furniture.

This process makes us closer and gives me something to work on during the long wait process.

I would think the trip will be longer than 2 days, maybe closer to three days to Moscow. The trip is nothing like the local trains or the buses; you can get a ticket with food, not a bad deal for two meals a day but there are plenty of stops and you can get food on the platforms or in the restaurant car