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Hi Larysa! I'm back, after having major surgery. Had a four level cervical fusion. Not back to work yet, but hopefully I will be in the next few weeks.

We didn't go anywhere for a honeymoon. It was exciting enough just to GET him here. We had a few trips planned for May and June, but the one for May is out, and we'll see about the one in June. Surgery messes up everything!

How's Simon's new job? Are you adjusted to married life?

Well after all the grueling paperwork from before, it should all be a snap!

Congrats!!! Sorry so late, haven't been on much, now its time for AOS!

congrats! good luck with the AOS...it isn't too hard

So happy to see you started your new year off right...in his arms!

Dan, sounds like you had a good time. I didn't know you were doing another wedding in England. You guys are FUN!!

Thanks Annette!

He's here!!! :D:D We got in a few hours ago. Such a relief! Now for the wedding countdown..

Awesome!! So happy for you. Enjoy your ever so hapy holiday period! So glad he made it.

Thank you! We've been getting settled the past few days. He is nearly recuperated from his airport fiasco. Poor guy was wiped out! Christmas was really nice. Now we're on to the wedding......

Yippeeeee!!

Yay!! Treasure the first few days of being here together. Not that it gets boring, etc, it's just that those first few moments are awesome!! Are you meeting him at Seatac?

Yes, at Seatac. After 8 months, I'm so amazed that it's finally here! I hope he still likes me.

As I said, those first few hours, day and weeks are amazing! You'll feel awesome (in the true sense of the word)! He will love the PNW, I'm sure.

Yay! So happy for you! Just in time for Christmas, too!

Thanks! I'm happy for you too! It's hard to believe that it's all REALLY happening now. It was exciting today just to be "in December".

It's really amazing how many people are going through this process, isn't it?

I couldn't stop looking at the Visa after i got it. Guarded it with my life afterwards, too! Tell your man to scan it and keep a copy somewhere. When is he due in WA?

Thanks, and yes, it feels terrific!!

He's due here in about four weeks. I can hardly believe it. It's like we're on a "real" countdown now.

I don't think he has even opened up the envelope they delivered. I'll tell him to scan it - hope he'll listen to me. He's guarding the whole envelope with his life.

so happy for you...you will have him home soon....

I'll ask Katie when she gets home to see what she did when she filed. Technically, though, he hasn;t earned any of that money as your spouse. Will get back to ya.

Katie says that she gave her UK pay stubs to her US tax estimator. She thinks she could have got aay without doing so, but thought it best to do it above board!

Thanks Dan. Oh, the joy of taxes...

Fantastic!! All will be cool!! Next time we're in your neck of the woods, we'll have to all meet up for an anglo-american double date. Looking forward to checking your status in the morning, finger crossed!

We're approved! YESSSS!!!

I like that idea. Dinner, drinks, etc. Sounds great!

Larysa and Simon just got approved too, and she lives just over an hour away from me. That would be a fun meet up too.

I love VJ! This has been so helpful, and fun.

Awesome! Love it. I know exactly how you must feel right now. No more waiting, waiting apart anyway!

Wooooooot! It's getting so close...interview next Monday.

I will be thinking and praying for you everyday but especially on Monday....God keeps His word to us

So just a few days away i hope you have everything you need and I'm sure you'll sail through this and be with your loved one soon!

We're on a similar boat! :-) I'll only get my interview date after I get my medical clearance 2 weeks from now :-) Waiting time is getting shorter for both of us! Yey!

Good luck getting your interview date very soon!

Have you heard anything yet?...Will hear something soon....can also call the DOS and if interview is set...they will know...

you are very welcome...dont come and hunt me down though if Im wrong lmao. No really we havent ever sent originals chick. To risky I guess. May get lost then your stuck trying to get copies again. Good luck guys xxx

Hiya,

Your fiance needs to take the originals need to be taken to the embassy for the interview. They also want a copy of each for their records. They will only accept originals! The officer ho handled my documents at my interview actually questined the authenticity of my UK birth certificate and had to check with her people fo clarity. Make sure police certs. are originals, too. You might find some info here: http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=United Kin...

Thanks bunches! He sent copies, and will take a set of copies, and the originals file. I bet your birth certificate is like his. Very different from the U.S., and is handwritten in fountain pen type ink. I questioned him when he first sent it to me. Poor guy. I believe all our other papers are originals. I sure hope he's got it all so we don't get delayed again. Hoping for a quick interview date.

congrats on the progress. keep us posted, hope it goes by fast now!

good luck, I hope everything goes smoothly. Thanks for the interest in the wedding. We simply can not wait!

Huggles

Congrats!! Doesn't progress feel great after all that waiting? :-)

have you sent packet 3 in yet? Medical is today...Yipee!!! one more step closer....

I can't believe that I couldn't talk him into sending the packet 3 ahead of the medical clearance. He just doesn't want any worries about it I guess. Sigh. I was all for getting that interview scheduled, because it looks like the wait for that is long. Am I correct in thinking that? Like nearly 4 weeks?

Hiya,

Going green was able to send in their Packet 3 before receiving their letter, so there must be a list or download of what is needed. http://london.usembassy.gov/iv_15.html

Send it in and request your interview after September 9th (Medical day) Don;t wait for the letter if they have your case.

P.s. I'll be sure to wave as I drive down the I-5 next time.

Have a good week!

Thanks everyone, for your tips! We're just hanging in here, waiting for the medical date.

Hey! Small world! I love it over here. It's got to be one of the most beautiful spots on earth. (not that I've seen them all) It's hard to run out of things to see on the peninsula. Funny that we are going through immigration on almost the same timeline too!

yup it is the 134...we did the other one but they let us fill out the correct one there and then....good luck

Thanks for your help!

Congrats!! Give NVC a call to get your new case number, so the medical can be booked: You may call NVC after more than 7 days post-NOA2 date. Their number is 603-334-0700. You can only talk to an operator 7:30am to 12 midnight EST Mon-Fri. They'll ask for your USCIS receipt number (WAC*), and both your names and birth dates. They'll give you the case number and the date they sent it out to the embassy.

Thank you! Yes, such a relief. I will call tomorrow morning to see if I am able to get a case number yet. I am so ready!

so pleased that it arrived...wooo hoooo. Onto the next part of the jorney right? Good luck.