Lucy NY

Ok then, there is hope. For me it has only been two months, but it's still too long already!!!

I feel your pain, 3 months and still waiting

25 days to go until I see my OH. God it cant come quick enough, I hate wishing time away liek this

I have just come totally despondent at seeing any NOA2's anytime soon. We had a flurry of two and now nothing.........again they have come to a halt! So fed up of waiting. When i first started this I would of predicted id be at packet 3 stage already

sorry, maybe I just did not get the message, but is VSC really moving faster? That's great and how do you know that?

Dont get me wrong VSC isnt exactly moving at the pace of a jaguar but at least VSC have started approving early July, only a couple though. And CSC havent even began June filers yet so yes VSC is ahead of CSC but only just. The reason why i posted that was CSC has seen no movment what so ever lately where as VSC have.

One day down is another day closer to approval.....yes im getting tired of saying that too. C'mon VSC I know that your moving faster than CSC but jesus put us out of this misery already

Good luck to all you guys! NOA1 is a good feeling Be prepared for the wait, its the toughest time ever

Anyone else depressed as balls with the targeted wedding ads on Facebook? Every time I log in I see "Find Chicago wedding vendors in your area today!" Thanks for reminding me I can't plan my wedding, Facebook.

Made me chuckle! Damn facebook. I swear if one more person asks me so have you not gone yet? ' No i have the vis ain my passport and thought id let it expire. dumb asses!!!

well I guess we're in this boat together then. I just double checked the instructions, it definitely says to sign and date any extra sheets. I don't have any idea how I missed this. Its frustrating. This whole process is frustrating and it's really stressing me out because I worry too much. For the most part though I've heard that getting an RFE doesn't slow down your process too much. Maybe only 2-3 weeks, especially if you're prepared for it, which, I guess, we are.

I didnt sign every single thing either

I have gone past the point of exhaustion with it all....blahhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!

Ok so mini rant:

I'm having such an awful day. I hate Tuesdays. Some days I feel really in control of myself, patient and rational and confident that this whole visa thing is going to be just fine. Today is unfortunately not one of those days. I know I can't really complain too much about the waiting because it's only been 2 months and I know I'm lucky to be at VSC but sometimes I just get overwhelmed with how sick of this whole thing I am! I feel like my relationship is in such a rut too. It's awful, we both know we love each other and want to be together but the separation is causing our relationship to stagnate. I called my Fiance today on my lunch hour and neither of us had anything to say to each other. We just sort of sat there in silence. It's sad, horrible and pathetic all at the same time. So after we got off the phone I was feeling depressed and went across to street and bought a bag of skittles which just made me feel worse because now I feel nauseous, fat and depressed. Great.

Also, not that this has anything to do with anything, but I somehow managed to turn the clock on my cell phone off and now I can't make it go back on. I think it's broken because even if I switch the clock display setting to "on" the screen is just blank. Ugh. Tuesdays..

Ok, rant over. Sorry!

Aww hun, u sound miserable, i hope today you are feeling a little better. Remember, we all have good days, bad days and those days where you just want to pack it all in. Trust me!! You are not alone! U are well aware of whats going on with my situation at the moment and I will the first to tell u that it isnt easy!! We all have those days where we call each other and think well this isnt the most productive phone call ever as u have nothing much to say. Happens all the time, its only due to not being together, if he were to meet you at home after a days work, you would have lots to do and talk about. Sometimes I find our conversations are all taken upby nothing but visas, flights, houses and wedding #######. Eventually, u both get tired of it!! But its ok as its totally normal!!!

Remember we are all in the same boat, all have days where f**k it is the theme of the day and we will all get through it

dont take this personal but I almost start getting creazy,Im at NVC stage and same thing waiting......

Please note though that by the looks of it your are going through the CR1 process of which takes alot longer at NVC than a K1 does.

We will all get there in the end im sure

I am also in the midst of planning a 8 week trip to the states whilst K1 is going through. It's nervous thinking all of this and you could be turnt away but I think as long as u bring enough ties back home then you should be fine if questioned as you have evidence to support your return.

Lets hope we sail through without many problems

Thats so funny you guys say that as my fiance thinks the same, he is like if you just chilled out about it then it will come through!! Just wish that would be the case!

Sorry July Filer crashing August posts!

This waiting is terrible but in 4 weeks I am off to spend the holidays with my OH so that cushions the waiting a little bit!!

A couple with a Colombian beneficiary just received their NOA2 on 10/8. Their NOA1 was dated 6/27. In the group with Colombian beneficiaries, there are only 3 or 4 couples ahead of me and the soon to be misses.

Thats great news, really hoping for news in October x

Hi Lori,

I dont have huge amounts of input too add to the thread in terms of advice on money/taxes etc but wanted to send u big hugs in a difficult time. I am sure not all is lost and there is a way around it. There must be.

Fight for everything u guys have achieved and dont give up, it will work and there will be a way around it.

Luc x

I have barely even thought about my Visa since I've been visiting my fiance, so it's been a blessing that way. Thought I'd check in and see how everyone was doing. Seems VSC has started to at least show that there are people actually THERE ... nothing from CSC yet, though. Good luck to everyone. Been 2 months since our NOA1. Doesn't seem like it, though.

Glad your having a great time, I found that too when matt was here, barely even thought about it!!

So yesterday was exactly 2 months from my NOA1 date. I was hoping that since it was 10/10/10 it would mean something lucky would happen.

Nothing yet..

It will happen soon....please let it happen soon!!

Any new NOA2's????

C,mon Vermont keep them rolling!!

I too, am flying to be with OH over the holidays and im staying for 8 weeks. I, too, am also crapping myself about POE. There is no way of being sure that you wont get some horrilble person on a power trip thinking they can take advantage of you doing nothing wrong and making you feel like you are a criminal. If there is one thing in this world that truly bites my ankles - its this. We are not doing anything wrong and they make you feel like a total criminal just because you wish to visit your other half during holidays. Id like to see half of those officers go through what we have too and then tell themthey cant spend thier holidays with their loved ones and see how they feel for once. I know they are only doing their job but c'mon guys we are already in the legal process so surely we want to do things the right way and why on earth would we muck up this process when weve come so far.

Sorry rant over but it really gets my goat that they can bully you over something that is perfectly legal and in fact a basic human right.

I will, be taking all I can with me to prove ties back home but it doesnt help that they put you in a awful situation to begin with to make you feel like you have personally gone out of your way to piss them off!!

As fast as CSC move the flowers will be all dried up and in a crumbled pile before anbody even knows they received them. Then they will sit in a pile on someones desk for 4 months....

They will proberly stick them in the file room and put a case number against them

Oh yeah I know. It's just exciting to see the approvals begin to trickle in.

I know - its so great, im really hoping that something starts rolling soon Lets go Vermont!!

Hi Lucy. Sorry to hear things are difficult at the moment. This process is so stressful

I'm also worried about POE and was planning on taking:

Return ticket

NOA1

Letter from employer

Bank statement to show sufficient funds to support myself

Some photos & emails (proof of ongoing relationship)

Police check from UK (I thought I'd have my NOA2 by now)

Car registration certificate (to prove I own a car & will return home to sell it)

Letter from my mum (don't know if that'll mean anyting!)

Letter from wedding dress shop saying my dress will be ready to collect on my return

Invitation to my brother's wedding in March

I know some of these aren't very official but I'd rather have as much proof as possible that I'm coming back, which I am!

When are you flying over? I'm off on Nowvember 15th and staying for 87 days (hopefully).

Hi Hun,

I know this is process is so stressful, we are ok but having some issues and we both need some time together before this process goes any further. I am sure we will be fine but things are difficult and I find if I dont go then things will only get worse and ultimately wont work. Desperate times I guess.

I am hoping to leave on November 9th and come back early January - where you flying from? I know im worried about JFK as heard some horror stories. Plan was to take, similar to you:

1) Return Ticket

2) Money statements showing my bank balances to support myself

3) Letter of employment saying im due baxck to work on blah blah

4) Car insurance and car reg which I have only just bought

5) Mobile phone bills and loan payments which I am still making until next year

6) NOA1

7) NOA2 - obv only if received by that time

8) Police cert also as i ordered mine super early also

9) letter from my parents saying they are expecting me to return - although not very official lol!!

Lets hope for a smooth ride

Yay they are back! And close for me too! Come on Vermont, keep up the NOA2's!!!

Hi,

Does anyone know how long the police certificate is valid for? I order mine a few months back - being a little optimistic about the speed of our NOA2 and now by the time I get interview I am sure it will be over a 6 month period since it being issued. Will this then be out of date?

Thanks

Lucy

Some July and June filers are coming through too........Looks like someone is waking up at Vermont!!

There has been a few July approvals!!