Ali-n-Edo

Okay guys!
A little info you might find helpful.
I mentioned before that it had been almost a month since our NOA1 and that we still couldn't view it online at CSC.
So, when I hit 30+ days, I sent a very polite e-mail to the csc follow up e-mail and gave them my case #, my NOA1 date, and explained that it had been 30+ days since my NOA1 and I was unable to access my case information via the Online Case Status system. I asked if they could give me any information about my case's status, and when it would be available to view via the online system.
I received an answer within 24 hours of mailing that gave me my NOA1 date, and explained that they had sent notification to the IT department to make the case available online. Within another 24 hours, my case status was available.
Hope this helps some others waiting on case status!

OMG!!!! I'm dancing around like crazy over here. I just checked my status online w/o logging in...well actually going down the different numbers and when I got to mine (ending in 7) it said "On January 31, 2011, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)." At first I didn't even realize that it was MY number...then I logged in and sure enough the last update was today. I clicked through again and saw those same words!!! No text or email (yet). OMG!!! I just said to FH last night, if we get approved tomorrow, we can plan out everything with no worries, because he wants to get married on our first anniversary (March 5). I am soooooo amped right now. Happy that we can finally move to the next step.

Praise the Lord God almighty, Aleluia, our Petition was approved after a 7-month journey of wait, frustration, and sometimes anger. We never for a moment doubted that He was always going to be there for us. We knew it was just a matter of time, and His time. For those of you who are waiting anxiously for your own time, keep the faith. Believe it or not, I was on the phone long distance with a close relative of mine on Friday pouring out my heart about my anxiety and frustration with the unknown wait when I heard the beep on my phone. I glanced at the screen and saw the word "USCIS", so I excitedly said to him, "hold on for a minute". He said, "well, call me back". I said, "please hold on for just a minute, this is very important". He did. I read the message hurriedly over twice and just said to my God and myself, "thank you, Jesus", and got back to him and screamed into the phone, "our Petition has just been approved". He was happy and congratulated me and we talked for a few more minutes and he told me to call my fiancee right away, which I was going to do anyway. I called my fiancee in Australia (she is 17 hours ahead of me) at 6:30 am while she was still in bed. She woke up and I eased her into the situation so she wouldn't scream. She said she was just tired so I told her that she should start preparing because our Petition had just been approved a few minutes ago. She screamed into the phone and started crying with joy just loudly praising God, not even listening to anything else I was saying. I listened as I felt that inner peace from that success God had just brought us. We eventually prayed together on the phone (thanks to some inexpensive phone cards $5 gives me 3 hours on their house phone).
So my brothers and sisters, please be patient. Today it's me, tomorrow it will be you and the next day, somebody else.
I was on this forum before but for reasons unknown I couldn't get through and had to re-register, but I don't mind. I couldn't even access the administrator, thereby just compounding my frustration. For the future, in the event there is a repetition of such, give me an e-mail address to be able to contact the administrator.

"Racism is the belief that the genetic factors which constitute race, ethnicity, or nationality are a primary determinant of human traits and capacities..."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racism
Regardless, I think you would do well to avoid casting aspersions on "the Haitian people".

I actually have been telling my fiance the same thing. And as Ghanaluv said its just to let him know the reality of what to expect. There are alot of issues in the U.S. other than finance, such as discrimination and alot less communial/caring society. It's not as family oriented either. Some Africans immigrate here and totally loose sense of family, values, and etc. People loose their kids to drugs, street life, etc.
To be honest I LOVE GHANA!!! and I was born in the U.S. everytime I go to Ghana I leave in TEARS (even before I met my fiance). Just for the fact that there are so many people are very loving and genuine in Ghana. and no one looks down on you because you are "black". The U.S. is very competitive and many Americans are very selfish, rude, and MEAN. America is a country more geared towards productivity and profit. Bottom line. Most people don't have time to be concerned for others. The stress levels and mental health issues tends to be higher in the U.S. than most third world countries, because many of us are so focues on working that we loose sight of what's really important. For example:
"There’s no argument that Monterrey, Mexico has serious problems like malnutrition, lack of education, high levels of corruption, poor civic development and questionable governance. And yet despite these seemingly immense hurdles, studies reported the highest level of happiness in the Americas during the year of our most exhaustive research (2008). Explanations include the happiness boost they receive from the high number of hours of sunlight; the personal sense of freedom of choice they experience; they nurture laughter; they intuitively understand the importance of social interaction; and they put their family first and appreciate the good around them."
For these reasons, I miss Ghana everyday! I feel so free there... In 10 years I'm planning to finish my military career and relocate to Ghana for good... We have a goal and that's what keeps me going. With all that being said, there are alot of opprotunities here. I believe most Ghanaians who come here do very well. They save their money and return back to GH to invest their intelligence, talents, and resources back into their homeland. Some adapt and stay. I think it all depends on what you value most. But for the moment, try to focus on the fact that you are building your life with your fiance. And you can get through everything if you support each other. It is not always easy... but what in life is?

Ali,
Congrats on your NOA2!! As before when I welcomed you to our Jan2011 Filers thread, I am genuinely happy to partake in your milestone which seems so amazing!!!
Thanks so much for sharing with us your NOA2 news. Soon you'll be preparing for your next steps in obtaining that wonderful I-129F! If you have any questions, as always you could count on my support .
Take care and hope to see your posts in the future!
E&R4EVER

Oh my god, you do that to?? We "watch a movie together" like once a week, start it at exactly the same time and then comment here or there, but it's so much more fun than watching alone..even though you technically still are, it's nice to have your honey on the other line doing the exact same thing

Sweet Ali. Non of this is your fault. All you did was send a package, you said you expected to have to wait 'till summer to hear anything, but you got a great news: You were approved in 16 days! You didn't look for it or ask for USCIS to take so long with other people's NOA2's.
Don't be ashamed to be happy, don't be ashamed to feel Joy!! I, as a January Filer, am so happy for you. I hope you guys have a long life together, with lots and lots of caring and tender moments.
Lot's of love for you!!
And again, don't feel bad.
*hug*
Diana!

And please, this should not be a discussion of the rivalry between Haiti and DR. Most of us are aware of the tension. Most of us are aware of the feelings Dominicans have towards Haitians. If you want to discuss that, start your own lil topic.

If my fiance was from Canada, Germany or UK, I'm sure most everyone would be a lot more positive about the situation. Everyone has animosity towards Haiti right now and it's understandable with TPS and everything, but to act like Im a terrible person to accept my approval is stupid. I started this topic to give people hope. Even if I didn't start this topic, someone would have eventually come across my timeline at some point.

I don't think it's fair to have any bad feelings toward the original poster. They had no control over what happened. And as Al said, they took what was handed to them and ran with it. But the fact that the original poster feels bad for those waiting, and recognizes that the system isn't fair should be enough for everybody. It's okay to be angry at the system; but it shouldn't be personal towards the original poster.

Well, it was only a matter of time before this thread took this turn. Unfortunately, simply congratulating someone (who never even asked for an expedite, so everything is completely out of their control) seems to be impossible.

Ok everyone. I was talking to Edouardo this morning about my upcoming trip. I went to see if we could finally see our case status online. Well, much to my surprise......We are in Post Decision Activity and our I129f has been approved! This is such a blessing to our family. Honestly, I didnt want to post anything on here because I feel bad. I love that we got approved but I dont like the fact that others have been waiting up to 7 months for the same process. I know for timeline purposes I have to update mine, but I decided to tell you all first. I pray that everyone's process is smooth and as speedy as possible. Now to wrap my head around all this stuff I wasn't expecting to do until Spring/Summer. God Bless.

On this Sunday of prayer, I ask the Lord that all of my fellow filers continue to see progress in their petitions. I hope to see many more NOA1 and NOA2 this week for all my fellow filers here on VJ and our January group. I ask that all of us be reunited with our respective significant other soon, and that those processing these petitions will have all barriers lifted that they may with great agility move these petitions forward.

Ok, I'll bite. Just this once.
I wish I had a hand big enough to back hand every last one of you sometimes.

I am all for hiring more people at USCIS, better work management and an easier process. I am not for turning a blind eye just so I can get what I want, when I want it.
If the Haitian TPS applications are truly the issue and I must wait to get a decision on my petition because they have prioritized TPS applications, then I am glad to it. I would rather wait a few extra months than to have some poor person get sent back to face disease, crime and possible death in Haiti.
For the people who complain about Haitians and TPS delaying their NOA2, do you even care at what expense it will take.
I love my fiance but I don't want to see someone else suffer because I want to hold hands and play googly eyes with him. I am just not that obsessed with him. God first, Fiance second in my life and I don't think God wants us to be this selfish.
Your foreign fiances will understand, because the kindness shown to the Haitians is something that they would want for their friends and family. You will soon be able to get married and start your family's a month or 2 won't make a difference in the great scheme of things. It might make a difference in life of a Haitian though. [/font]

If You Were Coming In The Fall
by Emily Dickinson
If you were coming in the fall
I'd brush the summer by
With half a smile and half a spurn
As housewives do a fly.
If I could see you in a year
I'd wind the months in balls
And put them into separate drawers
Until their time befalls.
If only centuries delayed
I'd count them on my hand
Subtracting 'till my fingers dropped
Into Van Diemen's land
If certain when this life was out
That yours and mine should be
I'd toss life yonder like a rind
And taste eternity.
But now all ignorant of length,
Of times uncertain wing,
It goads me like the goblin bee
That will not state its sting!

I'm sorry you are going through a hard time. I understand how heart wrenching it can be when things are up in limbo. I am thankful that I was ever able to hop on a plane and meet such a wonderful person with just a passport. For some incouragement; If the one you love doesn't end up able to come to the US for whatever reason, know that what you have accomplished wasn't in vain! You have learned so much and was able to share some of yourself with a person you love and loves you in return. Good things that you do will be remembered forever. When you feel like you just can't take it anymore, take some time regroup and know that you can do anything you put your mind 2 with style and grace. If you must speak your mind to them by all means do so. It's freedom of speech and America was also built on that right, but until your journy is over I wouldn't say who you are. They might blacklist ya I hope this has helped you in some way becuase that is what we are supposed to do for one another.