Jenn and Fuat

Thanks for the responses. I was sure it wouldn't matter, but was worried we may have one more thing to stress about! Good to know we don't need to focus on that issue right now.

Can't seem to find an answer to this anywhere..

I am USC and we applied for my husband's ROC in April.. VSC is really far behind and we expect that it will take several more months before we hear anything.

Today I lost my job. I can deal with that... but wondering if it is going to affect the outcome of Removal of Conditions. He is employed, and I am hoping to have another job again soon,so I probably should not worry but thought I would ask here.

Since ROC did not require me to file an affadavit of support is my unemployment going to play any part in this at all?

Well, we just got out biometrics appointment date and OF COURSE it is during the time we were planning to go to Michigan for a family reunion. Oh well...

Family vs. immigration? I think immigration will have to win out.

Here's a list of everything I included in the packet ( This is how I listed it on the cover letter):

* FYI... Fuat lost his greencard, so that is why he has an I-551 stamp in his passport. Don't panic when you see that on my list. Luckily, we had a copy of the front of his greencard, but not the back. Expecting an RFE because of it, but nothing we can do about it. I included a note explaining why, so hopefully that helps.

• Copies of the passport, green card, and temporary I-551 stamp for Fuat Yildiz

• Three sworn affidavits by U.S. citizen friends, attesting to our relationship and marriage.

• Copy of the drivers license for Jennifer Yildiz and Fuat Yildiz showing joint residence

• Copy of our residential lease showing joint residence.

• Copy of our health insurance cards showing a joint policy.

• Copy of 401K Beneficiary information for Jennifer Yildiz showing Fuat Yildiz as beneficiary.

• Copy of the joint IRS tax account transcripts for 2010 and 2011

• Copies of bank account statements for joint checking & savings accounts with Wachovia/ Wells Fargo bank.

• Copy of the purchase papers of our car, showing joint ownership.

• Copies of various car insurance notices, showing joint insurance on both vehicles.

• Samples of various magazine subscriptions and utility bills showing subscriptions & accounts in both our names

• Various photos and airline tickets for vacations and family events from March 2010 to present.

I hope everyone is doing well and having a great Memorial Day Weekend!

Well Ladies... The packet is in the mail! Finally!!

I still can't believe where the time has gone.

When I finally finished the packet I got so nervous, and then wondered what the heck I was afraid of. We have already made it through the roughest part ( I hope )

I took a look at the VSC timeline and they are currently processing ROC applications from JULY 2011. Reeeally???? Oh boy.. it looks like it is going to be the longest wait yet. If it takes that long to get through VSC we'll be able to get ready for him to apply for citizenship before he has conditions removed and the new greencard in hand

Who knows. We got NOA2 for the I29F in 25 days...maybe we'll set some new record for ROC too

One can only hope!

Ladies!! I am sitting at my kitchen table and putting together our packet for Removal of Conditions. WOW does this bring back some memories ! It made me think of all of you, of course, and the mornings of waking up and logging on this page before any of us had even gotten the sleep out of our eyes yet.

I am almost done with the packet and hoping to have it in the mail by the end of the week.

Kayla... get those fingers and toes ready. Hoping we won't need them, but doesn't hurt to be prepared

Hope everyone is well!

LADIES!! I can't believe I found us on page 14 .. What the #$#^*&^?

And then to be greated by a jerk and his assanine comment. Well, even though he is a jerk I wish him well on his interview in a few weeks. He's got a really tough embassy to get through.

Things have been good for us. My health has been great, we just spent 3 weeks with Fuat's family in Turkey and now down to business of getting the amusement park open next month.

More importantly.. our two year anniversary is in 3 weeks AND.... I have to start all the paperwork for Removal of Conditions! Can you believe how fast the time has gone?? I think I am the first of us to have to file, so I will keep you all updated on the crazy paperwork and what goes on.

I REALLY need to get back on facebook so I can join all of you in stalking each other!

Karen - are you still traveling the world?

Kayla - How's school, Indiana.... any updates on the pregnancy issue?

Krystal - How's the little man!!

Maggie - Where are you? Last I heard you were in Indiana but haven't heard much else.

Tiffany ( Frenzy) - How are things with you? Just got your message you sent me on here.

Ladies, I miss talking to you every day. I hope things are good with everyone and I can't wait to hear how Removal Of Conditions goes for all of us!!!!!

You are in my heart!

This is a September 2009 titled thread.... hope its dead.

I would tell you what I think of your comment, but that would't be ladylike and it would probably get me banned from this site.

Go back to your own thread. No need for you to bother with ours. As has already been pointed out, we use this thread to keep in touch. I don't recall seeing anything that said we had to stop posting once we all got approved.

I feel lucky that we were a group that meshed so well and have such a close connection to each other.

If you dont' want to see our thread. Don't read it. It's that simple.

Make sure they take a lot of proof of reasons to return to Turkey.. bank account, owning a home, a car, a good job, etc.

We have been trying to get visitor visas for my husband's family, but so far only his 14 year old sister has ever been approved. Anyone else was denied, even when showing proof of reasons to returh. Consular officer said they weren't showing enough proof. His sister was approved easily. Maybe because she is young and wouldn't try to stay here and live.

When we were trying to get visitor visas for my husband, before we got married, he was denied twice even though he should everything you could possibly show. We even had an invitation letter from a state senator.

It's not as easy as people would think.

Good luck and I really hope they get approved!

Just stopping it to say hi...

Looks like it has been pretty quiet in here. Hope everyone is doing well

I can't believe it's been two months since I have been able to log on this page.... but seriously, I have thought about all of you several times a week. Everytime I think I will log on, I get a phone call or Menekse ( Fuat's 13 year old sister) needs something, or someone walks into my office.

Fuat took his sister home yesterday and I am alone in the house... it's so quiet. I should enjoy it,have some alone time for a few days, but it just feels too strange.

When I logged on I saw the September 2011 thread and my heart ached for a few minutes. It really made me miss all of you more than I normally do.

TWO YEARS! Then I looked at the calendar and realized that two years ago today I was going over and over an over all those papers.. and then I put them in the mail. Karen, Kayla... our two year anniversary of filing is here. Wow.

Karen - I am so envious that you are taking the time to travel. I get to travel all over the world for my job, but it's work so it's not the same. Yes, I get a few days to sight see wherever I go, but to be able to just pick up and go off for 5 months.... WOW! I wish I had done it when I was young enough to quit my job, travel for a few months and then just come home and get another job. I'm a little past that point now. If I ever happen to get layed off I am going to do exactly what you are doing now... but since I am a "protected class" and have been in my job for 20 years I am usally last on the list for a lay off. Oh well! ENJOY...and if you are going to Turkey LET ME KNOW! I can give you some great contacts and I should also be there in November and February. Going to Thailand in first week of November... who knows... maybe you would be there too

Kayla - glad to hear things are going well for you in Indiana. Maybe you can teach me how to cook

Frenzy - What's the latest with you?

Krystle - how is the little one? Yes, I was thrown into motherhood, but I enjoyed it as much as I could. My little surgery and that pesky cancer ensured I will never know about the burping and midnight feedings Yes, I know there is always adoption, and Fuat and I have talked about that, but once his sister had a baby it was really hard for him to consider that. He's so heart broken about us not being able to have children, and right now he feels like he couldn't adopt... the baby would never really be "his". One day he may change his mind, but only time will tell. This part of our life has been hard for us, but hardest for him I think. I can see it in his face every time he sees someone with a baby or he plays with the little girl who lives nextdoor. He would be such a great father, and wants it SO much. That is the only thing in this life I can't give him and it breaks my heart...

Other than that, things have been really good for us. We had a great summer with his sister... took her to Niagara Falls, NYC, Atlantic City, Detroit ( why would we go to Detroit of all places? My mom lives there), Cleveland ( to go to Cedar Point.. if any of you have heard of it) Washington DC and Virginia Beach.

I really miss getting up in the morning and getting on here to talk to all of you while I have my first cup of coffee... so that is what I am doing now.

Only 7 more months before I have to start filing all those papers again. I hope I don't forget and miss the deadline :)

I hope all everything is still goign well for everyone and I will try to check in more often. Hopefully you all will too.

I MISS YOU!

HEY... I FOUND US!!

I suppose it would be so much easier for me to keep up to date if I would just get back on facebook No time for that kind of stuff yet.

I'm sorry to hear bad news from Frenzy and Kayla.. happy to see good news from Krystle and the honeymoon/ job news I read about Maggie and Karen when I found our old page.

FYI Karen.. I didn't get a message saying you may be in Turkey in Sept/ Oct. Would love to hear about that. I will be there in September as well

Fuat's sister is here, and has been for the past month... I love having her around, but suddenly becoming mother to a 13 year old ( and one who doesn't speak much English) has been interesting to say the least

A few updates frome me:

1. Health is good though have had some problems they tell me are post-chemo related. Cysts and small surgeries etc. Nothing too serious... have developed fibromialgia as well.. chronic pain is not fun.. but there are drugs for that

2. Fuat has a job working in Security and he loves it. He just bought his first car ( 2011 Hybrid Escape). Nice car and he looks great in it:)

3. We're thinking of trying to buy a house, but want to see what happens with my job. I could be transferred back to Ohio.

and... #4. Tomorrow is the 1 year anniversary of getting approved for our greencard which means.. we file for that 10 year greencard and removal of conditions... in....9 months :)

Looks like we need to get ready for another rollercoaster ride

I know I am not on here very often, but I want to tell you that I really miss talking with all of you and I think about you more often than you realize!

I hope everyone is happy and healthy... and hopefully I will be back on here soon.

OH OH OH OH OH CONGRATULATIONS KRYSTLE!

I knew your due date was coming up, so logged on to see if there were any updates from you . SO HAPPY TO READ THE NEWS!

Hope everyone is doing well. Fuat is in Turkey at the moment.. left on Friday and will be back on Wednesday. His 14 year old sister was approved for a visitor visa, so he went home to get her and she will stay with us for the summer.

Making plans for New York, Virginia Beach, Grand Canyon, Vegas, Hollywood, Chicago.. only problem is I have a job so not sure how we are going to go to all the places I want to take her when that pesky job expects me to be at work once in a while

This is the first time Fuat and I have been apart since March 21, 2010.. so feels strange to be alone!

can't wait to hear how everyone is and Krystle, can't wait to see pictures of the new man in your life.

OH FRENZY.. that's great news..

Krystle... not long now

and Kayla.. keep trying. At least the practice will be fun

Hi everyone,

Just thought I would stop by and see what's going on. I miss being on here, but like everyone else I get so busy it's hard to find time to be here every day like we used to be.

KRYSTLE...the other day I thinking about all my predictions. Didn't I predict you would be the first to have a baby? I haven't gone back to look, but I think so. KAYLA... I predicted you were second, so you better watch out girl!!

Things have been going well for us. Today is one year since my surgery and I have been cancer free for 8 months ... so things are finally getting back to normal.

Kayla, wondering how things are with you and if you are enjoying your new life in your new city

Oh...just to get all your minds thinking... can you believe Fuat and I only have 10 1/2 months to go before we have to start filing for removal of conditions This is going to go by fast. I'm not sure, but I think we are the first of us to have to do it... at least the first of us still on here.

HOpe everyone is doing well.. and Krystle you are in my thoughts almost every day now. The time is coming soon MOMMA!

Kayla CONGRATS on the Job.. though I must say I was hoping I had found a way to get you to Richmond! I am sure it will be nice that you will get to be near Maggie though!

Don't think of the things that will frighten you about this. Think about the adventure you and your hubby are about to set out on!!

HEY.... Congrats on the jobs for the husbands! Fuat just went back to work at the park as well, so he's pretty happy ( me too).

Frenzy, I feel your pain.. I did the full time job/full time student thing too.

Karen, I too have that 24/7 shift with 8-10 hours of it spent in the office. Fun isn't it?

Does anyone know how to get in touch with Kayla? I sent her a message on her, but haven't heard from her. If her husband is still looking for a job we have a position he might be suited for and I want to get a job description to his ASAP.

If anyone knows how to get in touch with her PLEASE have her send me an email or get in touch with me on here.

Have a good weekend everyone

Where is everyone?

The last three posts have been me.

KAYLA I have to get in touch with you. How is THIS for strange...

This morning, I am driving into workand thinking about you and Matt and his looking for a job. I was thinking if we ever had an IT position open at the park that I would contact you and let you know... maybe Matt would apply here and you really COULD move to Richmond.

Five minutes ago I was notified that one of our IT managers has resigned. I KID YOU NOT!

We have a job opening here.. get it touch with me!!

Hope everyone is well

Again, we were on page 5!

We have so many anniversaries coming up - interview anniversaries, marriange annivesaries... can you believe all we have been through in the last year?

Today is the one year anniversary of Fuat coming to the United States! It's been a rough road, but we made it through so far and this year can only bring better things ( God Willing)

Wishing all of you a great day and a wonderful week.

Hello guys,

I got an email by NVC that my interview date is scheduled in april 6..

Whats the next?

what have to bring with me for interview? - TAKE EVERYTHING WITH YOU! YOU WON'T NEED IT BUT TAKE EVERYTHING FROM DAY # 1 of FILING

i will have a letter from the embassy in Ankara? - WE NEVER RECEIVED A WRITTEN LETTER JUST THE EMAIL.

Do i have to send anything else to the consulate?- ONLY IF THEY REQUESTED IT.

i have been checking the list of interview date of me web site of embassy in Ankara but i cant see my interview date yet why? I DON'T KNOW

can i have my medical exam right away? YES.

PLS help me!!

thank you

Hi guys,

I just wonder if i can have my medical exam in istanbul instead of ankara is that possible to have it?

or do i have to get it in ankara ?

bec in the website of the consulate there is also an adress in istanbul to get the medica exam reports

is there anyone help me about that?

thank you

As Mindy said, you can do it at the American Hospital in Istanbul. It was around $250 for us too

I'm glad all is well with your health! Necmi is really missing Turkish food!! I can make a mean red lentil soup though:) and some kind of bean soup thing:)

When I visit again I will expect Necmi's mom to give me the low down on his favorites:) His sister helped me with a salad..I just cant get the hang of cutting the greens so small...I left my crock pot there for his sister to use..she was really impressed with it:)

Ha.. I thought it was just me having a problem with cutting and dicing so small. Hmm.. I never thought of giving them one of my crockpots. I was hell bent on getting his mother a microwave

Wow, it seems like a lot has gone on in the last few weeks..... yet I still found us on Page 5.

Sad.. I agree with Kayla on that one.

Frenzy, good luck with the GC. Now that you are at CSC you can just sit back and wait.

Krystal, glad to hear the baby news is still good

Karen, we haven't had a honeymoon yet either...though we have traveled quite a bit, but that was for work

Maggie.. what's going on with you?

My congratulations to Seb

Has anyone heard from Ney?

Kayla.. good luck with the job in Indiana, but if that doesn't work out have him look for a job in RICHMOND! You have family here... and me

I will be looking to see how things go with you. Hope the Dr. appointment goes well.

I miss you all!!!

Hı everyone

Just stoppıng ın to say hello! I am currently ın turkey and on a Turkısh keyboard so forgıve the typos. havent gotten the hang of the keyboard yet. Mındy how ıs nemcı doıng? I am sure he ıs mıssıng Turkısh food

My mother ın law and sısters have been teachıng me to cook for the last week. I wıll be sure to send you some recıpes. They seem so easy once someone showed me how to do ıt!

As for me the doctor has declared me cancer free for my last three checkups! Tıme to try to start havıng a normal lıfe.

Hope all ıs well wıth everyone

Hello from Turkey.. and please forgıve any gramattıcal errors. The keyboard ıs dıffernet and the alphabet charachters are dıffernet so ıts a lıttle hard to type. I am not even goıng to worry about thıngs lıke commas and apostrophıes

Today ıs a double annıversary for us. February 23rd!! We met three years ago today and one year ago today was our vısa ıntervıew. I cant belıeve ıts been a year sınce our ıntervıew. We woke up thıs mornıng and were rememberıng everythıng we went through a year ago today and how nervous and exıcted we were... :)

Thıs has been a really fun trıp but tomorrow we wıll leave for Jordan. Accordıng to the the embassy ıt ıs stıll safe for us to go but we are watchıng the news very carefully. Jordan has only had small protests and only one had any vıolence at all but I have a tendancy to be ın countrıes when thıngs go wrong.

Kosova claıms ındependance from Serbıa.. the US Embassy ıs attacked.. Jenn ıs ın Belgrade

Some problem ın Greece... the US Embassy ıs attacked.. Jenn ıs ın Athens

Some problem wıth Ecuador and Venezuala closıng thıer boarders to Columbıa.. Jenn ıs ın Ecuador travelıng to Columbıa

The orange polıtıcal party demandıng rıghts ın Ukraıne.... you guessed ıt.. Jenn ıs ın Kıev

It has gotten to the poınt that the ınternatıonal employees that work for me have asked me to stop comıng to theır country We wıll see what happens ın Jordan but my plan ıs stıll to get on the plane tomorrow. Fuat and I really want to see Amman and Petra so I am hopıng ıf thıngs get bad there ıt ıs after we leave.

As for work.... The park closed ın November and Fuat has been lookıng sınce then. No luck. Its very frustratıng because there seem to be hundreds of jobs ın our area but thousands of people lookıngç,. Fortunaltey he can go back to work at the park ın one month. He gets frustrated but then I remınd hım of everyone who doesnt have a seasonal job to go back to and those of you that have been here for so long and lookıng.

Krystal hows the baby news?

Kayla hows the news on the phone ıntervıew?

Maggıe congrats on the green card

Has anyone heard from Seb lately?

Im glad to be able to get on here more.. I have mıssed hearıng from all of you !!!

Hi everyone. I hope you had a Happy Valentines Day!

Our first one together was so nice :)

Tomorrow we leave for Turkey and Jordan. Fuat's mom will be surprised when we walk through the door on Thursday .. then we have a job fair Friday and Saturday and will leave Turkey for Jordan on the 24th.. we fly back here on March 1. Hopefully everything will go well.

Krystal I got your info!! Thanks.

I just wanted to check in and say hi and I am definetly going to try to be around more now that things are getting better with my health, with Fuat, with my job...praying it stays that way.

Take care and talk to you soon!

I'm still here!!! Sooo busy and have been ill lately. But I just had to drop in to let you all know I am still here.

Fuat is still here too.. but there are those days. He has almost left a few times, gotten tickets twice, went to the airport once.. but didn't leave. We want to make this work.. so hopefully we will.

We actually leave for Turkey and Jordan next week ( provided Jordan doesn't end up like Egypt and it's not safe to go)... going on work trips and will spend a few extra days in Turkey.

Things have been so rough lately I will not be surprised if he doesn't come back.. but so far he is still here.

I apologize for my long absence.. but please know I think about all of you almost every day and and soon as I can get back on a normal schedule I will be around more often.

and Krystle.. I want at LEAST a Cyber Shower. Can you also let me know your mailing address.

Hope all is well with everyone..

I will get caught up when I can!