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I was married for 34 years. Take it from me don't stay with someone if your not happy. I had some great times in my marriage but also some bad times. I stayed because I kept thinking, I wouldn't know what to do, how would I survive on my own, I felt sorry for the other person I was going to hurt if I left. Unfortunately he never felt sorry for me and when I did decide enough was enough and that happiness is more important and healthier I saw a side of someone I lived with with for 34 years become a person I never thought exsisted...Don't stay if your unhappy, don't make my mistake leave and find someone who will really care for you and make you happy like I have.

All the best

Hope you get your medical soon EandR. and your right it is so exciting for all.

Gypsy I had my medical with Dr Miller on Monday.

I was in there all of 15 mins it took longer for him to fill in the paperwork he has than the medical. He checked my blood pressure, felt my glands in my neck, listened to my heart (yes I have one lol) and tap my stomach. Done your healthy. Kathy

Hi Everyone

Still waiting on our packet 3 but have already had

- Blood Test

- Chest X rays

- And today my medical with Dr Miller in Adelaide.

I want to be ready to just send everything in as soon as I get packet 3.

It feels so good knowing that things are happening ... I want the rest of the process to run smoothly so here's praying that it does,

Kathy

Hi Gypsy ... So pleased you have your packet 3. I can't wait till the next steps start happening for me.

I went and had my fingerprints taken and ordered a police clearance certificate yesterday. They said that I had to have the biometric finger prints at Adelaide police station in Wakefield street. I questioned them becasue I know you had ink ones done but they kept telling me it's going to be fine they will accept the biometrics, I am just hoping they are right.

Have you had your appointment with Dr Miller yet?.

All the best and keep the updates coming Kathy

Hi Everyone

I am one excited lady today. We finally received our NOA2 today after 155 days. Bring on the next steps.

Hi Gypsy

Great to hear that all's going well for you.

Keep the updates coming it's great hearing how the processs works.

Hi jazzkat Welcome to the forum. This is a great forum giving excellent advise and help. RFE's are happening everywhere..We had one and all it was that my hubby to be didn't tick a box. They received it back on the 21st may but we are still waiting on our NOA2. Good luck and keep in touch Kathy

Hi Guys I am going to join this forum as my better:) half is a Australian Citizen..residing in Adelaide.

So we got our NOA1 on 4/1/2010 and just found out last night we got a RFE. I am now waiting and going crazy for the letter to come as to why. I have looked over our stuff and not sure where we missed so I just have to wait and see.

Looking at other blogs, besides this one, is doesn't seem like RFE are common..does anyone else agree/disagree?

I will keep you posted as I know more and I am rooting for everyone else here

Hi There ..We received a RFE too. The reason was because a box was not ticked..We received it in a few days you will get notification once they receive it back. We are still waiting for our NOA2.

Good luck

Yes, you have to wait. Perhaps you missed something when filing out the form, maybe they need some documentation. You won't know until you get the actual piece of paper.

Sorry, this is not an easy process. We got an RFE too and it was about 2 weeks before we got the paper saying what we had to send in

Good luck

Hi R..Keep your chin up all will work out and hopefully not before much longer you will be on your way to be with E..Bet it was hard to let E go back.

We are still waiting for our NOA2 ....Bill was only saying tonight that it looks like another quick visit to OZ if this is going to take a few more months and by the look it is.

Thinking of you Kathy

So E has gone back home, and I had my medical yesterday, except that now I have to go back to my own doctor for more tests and follow up and send the results in (I was born with a hole in my heart and he wants proof that it is not a problem). I just hope this doesn't delay things too much.

Hi Gypsy

Thank you for sharing the information...... it's great to know what to expect'''

Have a great weekend

Hi Terri and Eric ..Thanks for clearing that up for me...started getting confused. Maybe I am reading way too much stuff. LOL

Hope all is going well for you and your enjoying your new life in the US. Kathy

Thanks Deb and Steve ....... Yes the PCC (police clearance certificate) we have to have from my understanding but I have read even in the reviews that people are finger printed at the consulate. You can just get a PCC for $50 or fill in the form for the PCC and fingerprints which is $154.00 ....

Hi Gypsy ...Thanks for the update...

How long do you have to wait to get into see Dr Miller?

Our lawyer told me that they take your fingerprints at the consulate..I was going to organize this but he said to wait till the interview.

If anyone else knows if this has to be done prior to the interview please let me know.

Hope all goes well for you Gypsy..Keep the information coming ... I really appreciate it Kathy

Congratulations E and R on your NOA2. Hope your enjoying your time together here in OZ.

Hi.. We received our NOA1 on the 19th Jan 2010.....still waiting on our NOA2...Vermont are really slow....I think we just have to wait ..There are a lot of people waiting who filed with Vermont

Sorry to hear that you had the RFE at interview. I plan on taking what ever I can find to the interview to prove our relationship. I can only imagine how you would have felt after getting comments relating to everything being approved by one person and then not getting the final approval by another after the interview. Keep your chin up and find what ever you can for the next interview.

Relief ohh what relief...Our RFE was because my sweetie did not tick a box on page 2 of the F129 form ...You would think that using a lawyer things like that would not be missed so I am a little pissed off.

But today is another day and by tomorrow hopefully Vermont will have the form back. Hopefully then it won't be too longer.

Kathy:yes:

Thanks for the information on this....We received what our RFE was about and the lawyer did not explain that all it was. Was that hubby to be did not tick a box on page 2 of the F129 form. You would think in paying money to a lawyer they would be checking and double checking forms before they are sent in.

Hoping someone can shed some light on this.....

We received a RFE and our Lawyer has contacted us saying it is to do with the Adam Walsh ACT...

She said it is part of a new form USCIS is making people resond to.

Has anyone else had to respond to this and what is it????

Confused

It's 3.15am here in Adelaide and received one excited call from Bill. He received a text saying that our case had been updated.

I logged on and guess what we have received a RFE, Not sure what for yet no doubt we will receive an email from our Lawyer.

Vermont Service Center

Sent I-129F 2010-01-06

Received NOA1 2010-01-13

Touched 2010-01-17

Received RFE 2010-05-13

Hi Allison and Mark

I am waiting for my NOA2 from Vermont hoping it will be soon.

I too could not find records of my immunizations/vaccinations. I took the list of required vaccinations to my doctor and he worked out what I would require. He has been using me as pin cushion for the past month or so but it has been worth it. I want to be organised and have everything prepared for when I go for my medical and interview.

All the best and keep in touch this Aussie forum helps us all hold it together while we wait patiently.

Hi Gypsy

Good to hear that all is ok with you and hope that everything now progresses quickly. As for us nothing as

yet but hanging in there and praying everyday we will hear soon. It's been nearly 4mths since our NOA1. I want this wait to be over but so do all of us on here and I wish everyone well. Kathy