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hello... everyone....its been a long time... i forgot my password in vj..thats why....huhuhuh my bad,,,, i just wanna tell u...that  its been two weeks now since i arrive in America....Thank you for the help... xoxo :*
 


Hey Steve and roi. Glad you arrived safely. Pls keep us updated as to how things are going. Have you had the wedding yet?

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-14 10:35:00
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Hello Vjer! I missed all of you!!!
 
I just got back from hospital becuse my mother got sick and I took care of her.
 
By the way, I am on the process of adopting a baby boy but since the adoption is not yet final I cannot bring him. The baby boy was with me since he was born but the papers got delayed because always changed her mind.
 
As for my case, its READY now and I just paid the visa today. Still have to wait for few hours to set an appointment.
 
Congratulations to everyone and may God bless us !!
 
 
 
 












Hi OF and LG
Sorry to hear about your mum I hope she is recovering well now.

Fantastic news your going to adopt that's great. Hope it won't take too long for you and your baby to be together once the adoption papers are sorted out.

Glad to see things are moving along for you. My interview is next week Tuesday 22nd October. Let us know when your schedualled to go for yours.

We are all getting there.:)








NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-14 00:44:00
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Thanks Nurselling. I wont put my life story here, but yes, I am a true survivor, as are my children. We have all been thru so much. The man in my life and my childrens life now has the utmost respect for me and my children. He accepts us as a package. Yes, we have baggage, but we have so much of a future to work on now. My head is high and my heart is stronger than ever before. The light is shining brightly. 

Yes, I'm going to take Ryan and your advice. I'm going to call the clinic just in case my Dr. hasn't left yet or to make an app to see another dr. I have Plan A, B, C & D. So one of them should be able to help me and I wont go without the letter.
And yes, I'm praying the case number comes thru this week. 40 days is long enough. 




Hey Ozgirl

It seems you have been through a lot. I am so happy you were strong enough for you and your children to dust yourself off and keep walking. Sometimes when life dishes us out a horrible deal and we are strong enough to get through it good things are sure to come. That's my philosophy any way. Your a fighter and good things will keep happening for you.



NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-13 10:19:00
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Well, after doing some DHL tracking last night I'm of the opinion that our stuff hit London from the NVC as of Thursday so keeping fingers crossed for Packet 3 this week or something.
 
On the Passport front, I'll make another appointment now I have a countersignatory sorted.


Hey Ryan
I was a little to anxiousness to get the ball rolling so sent my packet 3 before I actually received it from them. The file was ready according to CEAC website on the 28th August I didn't get packet 3 till the 6th of September. And I think the letter was dated the 4th and it arrived on the 6th. But my feelings was that they only sent it out cos they received my packet 3 forms on the 3rd sept and since someone from their office signed for it they had to send me packet 3 out on the 4th. London does drag their feet. So unless you want to do what I did I suggest you prepare for some feet dragging from them.


NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-13 10:04:00
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Has anyone here in the May filer forum waited over 3 weeks for a NOA2 after rfe reply?
 


From my group of early May there was someone who waited longer from the people who were close to my EAC number ?the rfe was back in August they only got approved 2nd October.

Keep head up it will be soon



NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-13 05:38:00
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Yeah, My fiance left 16th Jan and it's been a heart ache. Skype video calls dont really feel as good. LOL

Yes, My fiance is including the last 3 tax returns (as he has changed jobs and retired in the last 3 yrs) The last tax return should suffice if there hasn't been any major changes I would think. Bank statement, employment letter & recent pay stubs (my fiance can't do that as retired, hence the extra tax returns) they should be fine as supporting evidence. And yes, dont forget the letter of intent dated closer to now. 
My co-sponsor, an Texan immigration lawyer *giggle*, who hasn't really helped us much but has been a great sounding board when it comes to venting about how slow the NVC are LOL and he isn't charging us any $$ for advice, has also included the above supporting evidence for the I-134 that you are including. 

While I'm here. I need some advice from those who have experience with medicals....
I have had a medical diagnosis of clinical depression in the past. Last time I was medicated was about 4-5yrs ago. My depression has been noted as environmental depression. I was in a very abusive relationship with my childrens father and I was hospitalised quite a few times due to depression. 

My question is: Will the Dr. send me for psych evaluation? I was going to get a letter from my Dr. to say that i'm not a risk to myself or anyone else, but she has gone to England on holidays for 4 weeks and wont be back until 2 weeks after my medical. I dont want to delay this process any longer than it has already been. It's the only thing that I dont feel like I can cover enough to float thru the rest of this process as it should. 
?Thanks for any advice.










Hi Ozgirl

Just catching up on what I missed over the last few days.
I think your really strong since you have been through a lot. And now you have found the love of you life it only gets better from here. There's always a light t the end of the tunnel. Your found your light.

As Ryan said they would require a letter from your doctor. Surely someone else at the surgery can pull up your records and write the letter for you. Please don't go to your medical without that letter or you run the risk of more delays.

As for your case number I pray this week will bring good news to you and your family. :) :) :)

just got my official letter from NVC....can't wait to have my baby here with me!!!


Don't forget to send your fiancé that letter with other docs that you need to send him for his interview :)









NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-13 05:31:00
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Hi nurseling, thanks for your reply.. I sent an email to US embassy here and they said I should receive the instruction by next week (I'm sure this is the packet 3). And their office is closed until next tuesday :( I really want this to get done soon.


You right that would be packet 3instructions. It's better to wait to get it since they say you will get it next week. Don't worry end of the week new week will bring good news. Let us know when you get it.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-11 13:04:00
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Congrats Nurseling!
 
The courier fee isn't too bad.  Do you need to pay the visa fee as well?
 
If so, be sure to click "Pay K-1 visa fee" first and that will allow you to do both.  I clicked to pay the courier fee first (it's the first option at the top of the Italian page) and it wouldn't let me then pay the K-1 visa...  It's a bad system. lol
 
Ours is coming up with the medical on the 15th and the interview on the 16th so we're sitting down Saturday to make sure everything is organized well!  I'm going to be ready when this part is finished :P







Thanks lux

Just hope we get approved the visa.

Wow your almost there. Yours is before mine. Sounds like your ready to go.
Ye the mvr was pretty straight forwarded.

Let us know how medical and interview goes for you.








NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-11 11:48:00
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mine: 9 & 13
his: 8, 9, & 12
I love kids


I can tell you love kids. They are all close ages so they will have lots in common.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-11 11:04:00
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I will register them at the school with my children attend. I have talked to the kids school in Jamaica and they are preparing their transfer documents to turn in to the school here. I will soon have a house full of children 2 from my adoption and 3 from him maybe 1 together but I not so sure about that...lol


You surely have a full house. That's good it's nice to be surrounded by children. never a dull moment where children are concerned. What are their age ranges?

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-11 09:44:00
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Nurseling,

I am hoping to have them here for Christmas but with all the fees and my kids long Christmas list. we're looking at January with a February or March wedding


You have not got long to go now. Next year is round the corner. Get all what you need to get done now cos when they come things will be hectic e.g registering them for school etc. I would start looking for schools right now if I were you. Just to prepare yourself. Also find out about transcripts from the old school they will need. When my daughter schooled in the US for a few months I was told to bring transcripts from the UK school she attended. You and Ozgirl have your work cut out. She already has schools lined up you might want to ask her what she needed to do so you can prep too.

Thank you blakcajun

I hope so, can't wait to start a new life.
When do you plan for your fiancée to come? I was hoping to fly after Christmas. Really wanted to spend this last Christmas here with my family.

Too right you are Ryan. Only I kept seeing on the London bread people having problems that I was thinking it would be a head banking in a brick wall experience but it really wasn't.
Hope you did your passport express.





thread not bread spell check lol.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-11 08:36:00
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congrats and good luck on your interview...you will be in ATL for the holidays!!!


Thank you blakcajun

I hope so, can't wait to start a new life.
When do you plan for your fiancée to come? I was hoping to fly after Christmas. Really wanted to spend this last Christmas here with my family.

 
Good to hear - it's easy if you follow instructions! :)


Too right you are Ryan. Only I kept seeing on the London bread people having problems that I was thinking it would be a head banking in a brick wall experience but it really wasn't.
Hope you did your passport express.






NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-11 08:10:00
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Thats great news. Thats the same day myself ad my 3 children do our medicals. My fingers are crossed for you for good news. Wishing you all the best. 


Thank you Ozgirl. Fingers crossed for you and you kids at the medical by gods grace we shall all get our visas approved.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-11 08:05:00
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Remember to follow the instructions exactly (e.g. hit "Apply for K1 Visa" first on the site, do all that then you can book the courier and all).


Hi Ryan
Managed to register. Not so complicated was quiet straight forward actually.
Fingers crossed we get approved now.


NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-11 07:56:00
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For anyone who is going via London for interviews it has taken 5 weeks from the date they received my packet 3 forms to get a interview date.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-11 06:22:00
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Hooray finally a interview date. Just had the post delivered looks like I don't need to call them today after all. Well the interview is booked for the 22nd October. That's in 11 days time wow. Fingers crossed everything goes well. I was given instructions to pay the courier service online before attending the interview. I noticed they wrote in bold Before. I guess this is when all the fun begins. I understand people have a whale of a time trying to pay the courier fee. I shall be busy today I guess lol.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-11 06:19:00
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*nods* Well, we got our case number Monday so it'll be alright.


Yes well to be honest London still dragging their feet on interview dates so don't worry you have plenty time to get your passport and do your medical.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-11 05:25:00
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As I say, we're still at "Ready" on CEAC for now, I haven't seen it switch to "In Transit" yet unless it's already at London. But because of the lost Passport I can't continue getting my Police Certificate or Medical for that matter until I get it replaced, which might well be next week.


It shouldn't take too long to get a replacement passport. Mine took 3 days from NVC to in-transit. Then a week to ready.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-11 04:57:00
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Hey Blakcajun


Ryan is right they have changed the process. Here's the link Ryan put up http://london.usemba...ile//iv_15.html

Hope it helps you to work out which ones o fill out. For god sakes don't stress your almost there now :) :)
I will be calling dos today to see if I have any news on interview date. Just waiting for the office to open.

 
Problem is Jeanne they've changed the system AGAIN. Yes, we now no longer (as of 8th October) need to do DS-260 but do DS-160 instead. I'm guessing that thanks to numerous complaints about the Invoice Number from NVC (and/or the fact that embassies were telling us to use our dates of birth on DS-260 and it didn't work) they decided to make us use that instead. So anyone who did not get Packet 4 before the 8th October now must use DS-160 as a replacement for pretty much every single form bar DS-2001 to tell them you're ready.
 
Anyway. CEAC still reading "Ready" for me, no mention of being In Transit yet but to be honest given my Passport has been lost that's fine as I'm trying to sort a new one out ASAP. Just need a new countersignature because of losing said Passport. I swear right now I'm cursed in more ways than one.
 
(Also as a side note - yes, I've changed my display name. But it's still me.)





Hey Ryan whats going on with your case?






NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-11 03:09:00
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got caught up with a lot of things lately regarding my resignation from my job and dealing with a lot of paperworks needed before i leave. visa status changed to issued yesterday so were hoping we can have it before the 15th in time for our monthly celebration, i hope my fian?e won't read about it here. so near yet so far, can'g wait to have my visa in a couple of days. thank you everyone for all your help.


Congrats almost there with your visa in your hand. Happy for you. Am still waiting for a interview date. Hopefully this coming week. Hear something cos that will make it 6 weeks since they received my forms. They said 4-6 weeks.
Keep us updated about what life in america is like for you.


NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-10 13:46:00
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Thank you nurseling, so what letter I will have to show for medical exam if I didnt want to wait 3 from embassy? Is it the copy of NoA2 enough for this? Thanks.


In London all that is required is a case number and passport and the police certificate and 1 passport picture either UK or Us style plus any immunisation records. don't know if your consulate requires other things. You might want to check your country's specific forum to see what they require. Or if you have the contact number for the clinic doing the medical for you call them up they will be able to tell you.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-10 11:30:00
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My fiance passed his medical. We're waiting for his birth certificate in the mail before sending in packet 3 for the interview.
 
His mother lost his bc and didn't tell him until he went looking for it. LOL


Congrats. Almost there now.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-10 11:25:00
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Hang in there... I just called DOS after 35 of waiting.. Still nothing this end too. sad.png I got medical in 12 days... maybe I should reschedule or call the dr to find out if i can do medical without case number. Finding an appointment times for 4 medicals in one is hard to do.. I have myself and 3 children to do medicals. 


See how you go in the next 5 days and if no case number call and reschedule the medical. They won't allow you to do a medical without a case number. They worry your medical and file will get lost if there's no case number. It's best to get it first.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-09 17:47:00
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My file in NVC says "IN TRANSIT" and an interview date was provided (I haven't received notice though as to when). Can I already schedule my medical? thanks!


This is standard they say that in everyone's. It's a error which they should have fixed by now. K1 applicants are not provided with interviews by NVC the consulate does the interview scheduling. I wouldn't pay too much attention to that message. Wait for your file to say ready then schedular your medical.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-09 17:45:00
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Hi, congrats for the progress :) One question, what does it mean when your status says READY in ceac? Have you got your packet 3 from the embassy? And can we set medical appointment without packet 3 instructions?

Thanks before :)


You can set your medical before packet 3 instructions are sent to you. You can either download packet 3 from here up on top where it says download on this site or wait for your consulate to send you packet 3 instructions.
The satus ready means your file has been received by your consulate and they will contact you in due time.


NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-09 11:43:00
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Where did you "check"? On the USCIS website? I guess I'll be calling the NVC tomorrow... I hope to get our (my) case number soon!!


Call NVC get your case number and your invoice I'd number then you can log on to the CEAC website to see if your case is still at NVC or intransit to your consulate.
Here's where you check. https://ceac.state.g...er/Status.aspx?


NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-09 00:48:00
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Just got our LND number. :D



Congrats on your way now.


NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-07 12:01:00
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A new week is about to begin... Goodluck to everyone


Yes hope you hear something this week Ozgirl. I will be stalking the mail man myself this week waiting for my interview date letter.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-07 01:49:00
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Interview done today and I passed. Visa approved, now onto waiting for the visa to be picked up. 


Congratulations so happy it is almost done now just a step away. Let us know when visa arrives.
I believe I should have a interview date by the end if the week beginning of next week. The last update on CEAC from other people's experience shows the interview date is sent shortly after. So fingers crossed I hear something end of this week beginning next week. I may be stalking my mail man again lol.


NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-07 01:47:00
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Update on CEAC website today. So called dos to see what it was. Apparently they have just logged in all the forms. Interview still pending. The guy did say once they do this part you we should get a interview date fairly soon. Here's hoping.

Hi..may i ask what for is the invoice number and benefeciary ID? We don't have that after getting our case number. Thank you.


You will need this to fill out your online DS-260 form. You will have to call dos to get it.

Update on CEAC website today. So called dos to see what it was. Apparently they have just logged in all the forms. Interview still pending. The guy did say once they do this part you we should get a interview date fairly soon. Here's hoping.

You will need this to fill out your online DS-260 form. You will have to call dos to get it.

I ment call NVC to get this number.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-04 12:48:00
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Got my visa in the mail today!


Congratulations so happy for you.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-04 11:57:00
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We have. A service request went in few days ago now. It's just playing the waiting game. It's approx a 41 day wait for CSC filers to get case numbers.


I hope you hear something soon. It's truly dragging for all of us now. God knows when will get a interview date from London. On the positive side I have lost 15lbs weight. Doing the Chris Powell carb cycle method from his book I bought. My cheat day is Sunday can't weight lol.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-03 23:52:00
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Yes. And if they don't pick up their phone it's best to email.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-03 12:08:00
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Well, we're held up as well. Amy can't get through to the NVC (surprise surprise, nothing but busy tones) and the DOS are saying that they still don't have a case number for us yet.


NVC is everyone's worse nightmare lol. You need a whole day with nothing to do but sit on the phone before you can get through to them. If dos says there's no number I would save myself time trying to call NVC. When I got my case number I got it from dos who has access to NVC computer. Cos that's what she told me when she told me to wait for her to access NVC system. Dos is definitely a quicker solution. Weather they can give the id number there too I couldn't say since I got mine much later after my file already hit London.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-03 11:35:00
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I just called DOS now and no wait time, but no case number either :( 
We are Sept 4th NOA2
I'm thinking next week. As long as its before the 22nd Oct, I'll be happy, or I'll need to push back our medicals





Hi Ozgirl sorry to hear you still have not got a case number. Have you thought about calling uscis instead of NVC to see whats holding up the file being sent to NVC.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-03 10:29:00
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I checked my status on the CEAC site. I will call in thw morning to get the date


I would agree with Ryan on this Blakcajun. This is generic and is the information given to all of us. The interview is arranged by the consulate. I found out the hard way too by calling dos. They say its a clich or a error in their system.

I checked my status on the CEAC site. I will call in thw morning to get the date


I would agree with Ryan on this Blakcajun. This is generic and is the information given to all of us. The interview is arranged by the consulate. I found out the hard way too by calling dos. They say its a clich or a error in their system.


NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-02 19:21:00
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Yes but do you notice that those who have gotten their case numbers today (Congrats to all btw) , have all been from VSC. I'm with CSC and they are being snails.
 
Congrats. 41 days... WOW thats a long time. I notice you are from CSC too.. Maybe I need to wait that long too. You're one step closer to being with your loved one. Congrats!!!!


Yes your right Ozgirl but usually Csc is a lot quicker than vsc I wonder whats going on with them these days.

Good morning VJ members, May filers!!!
 
 
Thank God! Got great news today! After 41 days we got our Manila case number!! yehey!!!! finally!!!kicking.gif dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif kicking.gif
 
Good luck to other member who are still waiting! ;)





That sure is long. Anyway onwards now congrats.


NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-02 05:48:00
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No NVC case number yet here. My fiance called up USCIS/CSC to find out what has happened and they have put in a service request, as our file was sent to NVC on 5th Sept. Hopefully we'll hear something soon. 


That's strange everyone else seems to have gotten theirs today. Whats going on with them your case should have had a number by now. Everything is topsy turfy with this whole process. I hope you get it soon.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-01 19:28:00
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Oh that clears it up!
 
Thank you so much for taking the time to give me such a detailed response :)


Your welcome. We are all here to help each other out.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-01 14:53:00
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Thank you! Quite giddy atm :)
 
May I ask, I've been looking at timelines and flowcharts to get an idea of how many steps and how long between them we still have to go, since we're using lawyers I presume ours will be slightly different in regards to paperwork, but I was under the impression that my fiancé, the US citizen, would have an interview before I have mine? However, I've seen no references to Applicant interviews in the storylines?
 
It might be a case of temporary blindness caused by excitement, do apologize if so :)




No the interview is just for you right now. Till you get there and adjust status AOS then they will interview you both.
The first step is getting your case transferred to NVC where they generate a case number for you and a invoice I'd number. You will have to keep calling them to get this.
Then your case will go to your consulate in Sweden and they will contact you with packet 3 forms. You can of course download the forms yourself. Also fill out your online form DS-260 using your case number and your invoice I'd number that will be given to you by NVC.
Then once your case is at your consulate in Sweden you will need to schedular a medical. Also you will need to get your police check done before interview is scheduled. Hope that helps a little.

received our case number....NVC number is extremely busy to get my invoice number

Congratulations almost there now.




NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-01 14:47:00