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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2009 K-1 Visa Filers
oh jenn!! I am so happy you are back and YES WE DEFINITELY MISSED YOU!!!!!!


I'm still waiting on my social...where is that thing, I thought it was automatically sent
Maggie_KenythFemale02010-05-08 18:57:00
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lol yeah he'll understand, though I am spoiling him by doing it lol
Maggie_KenythFemale02010-05-07 14:43:00
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yay wedding!!!! enjoyyyyyyyyyyyyy!

Krystle... I get up early because I can't work lol... so I get up every morning at 4am and cook hubby breakfast, pack his lunch, and pack his uniforms. Usually he doesn't have to go so early, but for the next month or so they added Mandatory Physical Training before work. So he needs a good meal, PT outfit and then his camies packed for when PT is over. I then go to bed around 5am sometimes 5:30am and wake up around 8 or 9am to start laundry and cleaning. He comes home around 4:30pm or later depending on how the day is going and cooks supper for us.

He doesn't ask me to do this but I figure it's nice to do for him.. and I have nothing else to do and it keeps me from becoming lazy for when I can start working again.. It gives him an hour extra of sleep before he actually has to leave for work and any little thing I can do to help support him and make his day easier makes me very happy. I actually like this as my job, its something different after doing the same thing for 10 years lol.
Maggie_KenythFemale02010-05-06 15:28:00
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code word is a good idea Kayla!

paciencia y fe omg... I would be freaking!! I hope you find an amazing plan b... good luck!!!

Krystle.. stay positive.. I hope the best for you...fingers crossed that everything is okay and you can have children...lots and lots.

I brought two cats with me from canada..one which I didn't think was going to last long before I left Canada...just had a feeling because her brother went last year. Sure enough..she got to spend a few days in her new house before passing. She stopped eating, we had her at the vet. The travel, her age, the vaccination ...I think all factors that it was her time. I feel like its my fault...but the only thing making me stop feeling guilty at times is that feeling I had before we even left... that her time was coming.

Jenn.., we're still thinking and praying for you and I just wanted to say... positive health your way, love ya girl!
Maggie_KenythFemale02010-05-06 04:22:00
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Im glad to hear Jenn is doing well. Kayla - I probably will be filing AOS with you.. we're getting a car here this week and still furnishing the place so 1000$ will be a little difficult to have right now lol. Your website btw is beautiful!!

Krystle...loving your wedding photos and Im so happy for you!!

HAVE A BEAUTIFUL WEDDING KAREN!!!!

You and Mathew should go if you want to go that is... you two are going to be married soon and you're right its a good chance for them to get to know him.

Im glad to hear Ancica is in the USA and everything went will!!! Enjoy your many many years together =)

Ney..I hope the family is still settling in nicely =)

When I get my computer setup I'll be on here more..until then mostly just doing facebook updates.
Maggie_KenythFemale02010-05-04 13:49:00
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Jenn I wish you all the luck and prayers and good health I can send your way!! Everything will go fine and we look forward to hearing from you soon. xoxo!

Kayla , Mathews move is coming up really fast, I bet you are so excited!!!

KRYSTLE!!!! I hope you have a beautiful wedding tomorrow!!!!!!!! I hope it's all the wonderfullness that you had envisioned.

As for everyone else, I hope your lives are going well and each one of you are happy. For those still waiting interview and doing paperwork, I wish you all the best and it will go smoothly for you!!

As for me, I have borrowed a friends laptop, internet comes Monday and I've been running non-stop still trying to get ourselves situated. We rented a car to get our basic needs done for now...but we need to purchase one soon and find a washer and dryer, or else we're going to be pretty stinky for awhile LOL. I still don't have furniture... lmao.. but our sun porch has a card table... lol.I got most of my military paperwork done except I we need to stop into whatever place it is that gives me medical :P... but I have my ID..yay..

We're getting the professional photos today..so I will post those along with the other photos soon. we're still trying to unpack and Kenyth had to work today..

Still not sure when we're going to apply for AOS.. maybe shortly after a few big purchases, but i'm definitely going to stick with you guys when we go through it.

All the best and I will drop another line soon enough
Maggie_KenythFemale02010-04-30 09:08:00
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hello everyone, just wanted to touch base. I don't have a computer anymore, when i first got here we had kenyths - but has since packed and checked out of the barracks. Our house will not be available until wednesday so we are living out of the hotel lol. we have been doing SO MUCH since i got here, non stop running around and getting documents ready...and I'm pretty sure Montreal kept my original divorce records, so when we went to find out about our housing - we had a slight panic, but thankfully - due to this process i had a million photo copies and they were fine with that.

My wedding was last night and I have to say it was the wedding of my dreams. Not too big, very intimate and beautifully decorated thanks to all our helpers and kenyth. All I had to do was get dressed. Everything worked out, I'm officially married and I couldn't be happier. My BridesMEN and my sister (bridesMAID) were amazing the entire day and the days before it.

I posted the some of the photos my dad took, and I will post the professional ones later on when I get them.

Thinking of you all and I made sure to mention visajourney.com on the back of my wedding programs lol You guys were a big part of this wedding happening so I wanted everyone to be aware of that.

Thank you so much...and I will post more and keep up with everything soon enough, but probably not for another week until Im settled.

I wish you all the best, and I will try and keep up from my phone. Jenn I am thinking of you so much and I hope everything works out for you.
Maggie_KenythFemale02010-04-26 19:20:00
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lmao I love your response..and thanks for the tips =) Very helpful..today is going much better so thats a bonus.
Maggie_KenythFemale02010-04-21 16:33:00
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Well..my first day here I already had been questioned by PMO.. which would have caused trouble for both Kenyth and I ..but the PMO knew Kenyth and was very nice about it. I broke two rules the first morning here and I had to pull Kenyth out of work because PMO wanted to talk to him...

I don't know any of the rules.. so it makes it even harder. I am getting a course for Family Readiness..or something. It's for civilians living on base...getting to know the terms and rules. I guess it's hard to get use to and settle in right now because we won't get our house until after the wedding.

I don't think I'll mind it too much after I get settled and know the rules... but I guess it is mostly the thought of guns, ID checks, breaking rules I don't know exist..and the fact that Kenyth ends up getting chewed out for it if I do. I also have to be careful, because of the ranks..and what I do.. its just different.. but I do like it.. I think it just feels harder right now because I did just arrive, and on top of the emotions of leaving home and the stress of moving, visa, and wedding... it just makes a not perfect day seem so much worse.

Thanks for the information though, I am going to look up more for wives of the enlisted.. anything to help.
Maggie_KenythFemale02010-04-21 10:34:00
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Kayla I am happy for you!!.. Krystle.. I hope the second appointment brings good news..

I saw something about an AOS case being expedited but no one said who or how they did it.. I didn't really have a chance yet to search too much further :(

POE was pretty easy, I was nervous of course.. got my picture, fingersprints, and paid.. they gave me back my list of items I was taking ..and I don't know how much of a search he did, i think he just glanced.. they let me go through with my cat food bag too which was open, i was surprised.

So far.. it feels weird honestly.. almost like I'm on vacation but knowing I'm staying and my family will be leaving soon... base life is.. interesting... and I didn't have a great go at it today...

i dont know.. its great..but im surprised how different it feels.
Maggie_KenythFemale02010-04-20 20:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2009 K-1 Visa Filers
just a quick note that i am here and it went well..post more later!! im so tired...

hope everyone is well
Maggie_KenythFemale02010-04-19 23:30:00
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I sent my email to your email.. !!
Maggie_KenythFemale02010-04-17 12:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2009 K-1 Visa Filers
beaufort SC!! thats where I'll be soon enough
Maggie_KenythFemale02010-04-17 09:55:00
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YES!! one good thing down.. one more to go Kayla.. I hope the embassy gets back to you!!!!

I'm heading out tomorrow or monday and doing the drive down to SC with my dad. I'll keep you guys posted. I still got a lot to do.. bleh. Hope my cats don't hate me too much after this trip .. and then they have to stay with a pet nanny for 5 days until we get our house.. oy. lol
Maggie_KenythFemale02010-04-17 08:52:00
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crossing!! and you can thank zombies, I just copied it to our regular topic forum!

I was tracking him too because i saw he was going through the same thing you and mathew are ..

Ahh i hope it works out kayla!!!
Maggie_KenythFemale02010-04-16 14:03:00
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Kayla!! Cookingzombies wrote this today:
Posted Today, 10:59 AM

Good news! I got in touch with the embassy and she gave me the mail out date which was the 7th of april and the tracking number too cuz they write them down! It was delivered to toronto post office the next day! we never got a slip for it and we are not sure which hub it is at so we are trying to figure that out.

- omg.. maybe they have your tracking number too.. !!
Maggie_KenythFemale02010-04-16 09:33:00
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thanks! today is my last day at work.. Ive cried twice already :P

Kayla..good news today?!? I hope..sending you wishes!
Maggie_KenythFemale02010-04-16 09:30:00
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omg! krystle!! I hope you are!!! fingers crossed!!!

Kayla - Good Luck!!!


I got my visa in hand today after work =)
Maggie_KenythFemale02010-04-15 20:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2009 K-1 Visa Filers
KAYLA!! any news/word yet?!!?!?!?
Maggie_KenythFemale02010-04-15 14:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2009 K-1 Visa Filers
frenzy, I hear you on the money side .. bleh.. It's been difficult having everything on top of everything.. interview, wedding, move..

I wish you guys all the best and glad it is working out, even if it is just barely!!!.. I hope POE does happen early for yas ;)


KAYLA I HAVE MY CROSSING BUDDY! LOCKED AND LOADED!!
Maggie_KenythFemale02010-04-15 08:59:00
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My tracking # says that my package from Montreal is out for delivery! I get to pick it up right after work!

Kayla.. I hope you get good news today from the Embassy and your Congressman.
Maggie_KenythFemale02010-04-15 06:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2009 K-1 Visa Filers
there will be a wedding!!!

Ok.. i know this may sound stupid to ask and pointless.. but has he tried contacting his local post office and instead of asking to find a tracking number, ask if they have a package sitting there in his name? I had to do that before and they searched my name to see if it was there.

Also, if it is NOT picked up .. then it has to be returned to the Embassy. Especially since it is government documents. There must be a system for that.. what they do when they receive undeliverable items..etc.

Also, wouldn't Montreal write the tracking number down? I mean they have to ensure government official documents have been delivered, signed for, and received.. Their way of proving they didn't lose your passport and that they sent the information out? It should be protocol.

There must be some protocol if someone ends up not receiving it right?!? Like a reprint?!
Maggie_KenythFemale02010-04-14 11:24:00
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ahh I'm sorry, I hope it works out..good luck!
Maggie_KenythFemale02010-04-14 10:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2009 K-1 Visa Filers
rofl..men
Maggie_KenythFemale02010-04-14 10:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2009 K-1 Visa Filers
those flowers are incredible!!!!!!!!! wow!

and kayla!!! yes!!! hopehope! post asap!!
Maggie_KenythFemale02010-04-14 09:50:00
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*crossing my fingers!!!!!* I hope so!!! .. They should be able to look it up by transaction number.
Maggie_KenythFemale02010-04-14 09:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2009 K-1 Visa Filers
DOS system isn't that great because everytime I called they said approved or in process..and when they finally told me it was printed ..1 minute after i got off the phone, I got the email regarding the tracking number that it was at the post office! So DOS information is not that reliable....

I really hope you find the tracking number. If it was truly mailed and not picked up, then it would go back to MTL. They should have a record of that.

Blah. It should be easier to get accurate information. Why don't they just reprint the visa?!

I called canadapost today ..their tracking system isn't so hot. All it will tell you is that the item was accepted at the post office...and then the only other update you are going to receive is if it was delivered or not. But the lady was very helpful and told me it was actually mailed and I should be receiving it tomorrow..
Maggie_KenythFemale02010-04-14 09:10:00
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God Kayla, I can't even imagine how you're feeling.. I feel helpless.. I am sending you so many wishes though.. I hope it just ends up appearing in the mailbox this week =(.. have you and mathew signed up to receive notification from the post office when the package is dropped off.. in case it's done without DOS telling you?

Krystle.. I'm sorry about the doc appointment..but fantastic news on the marriage licence!
Maggie_KenythFemale02010-04-13 20:24:00
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I just want to thank you guys for always being there for supporting me and helping me and just being there for me..

I am so glad I found these forums and you guys.. it helps so much.
Looks like my dream is going to happen..
Maggie_KenythFemale02010-04-13 12:08:00
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I JUST GOT THE EMAIL FROM CANADAPOST ABOUT MY TRACKING NUMBER. MY ITEM WAS ACCEPTED! SO IT'S GOING TO BE ON ITS WAY IM SORRY FOR THE CAPS JUST SO DAMN HAPPY!
Maggie_KenythFemale02010-04-13 09:21:00
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I called DOS, and they told me now.. "its being processed" ..ugh

So Kenyth called and he got the same answer so he said he was told it was approved.. so she looked again.. and then told him it was printed on Friday.

It's still not in the mail though.. and so many different answeres I don't know what to think =(
Maggie_KenythFemale02010-04-13 08:32:00
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Thanks Kayla, you always keep me positive!

I got my wedding dress yesterday in the mail ..lol. It's beautiful..and I think it fits pretty good considering I went down a size for it .. I'm going to get someone to lace up the back just to make sure though.
Maggie_KenythFemale02010-04-13 07:38:00
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so nice to see the photos!!! beautiful couple!!!

Kayla..ugh.. well at least this lady was helpful for you and i hope your congressman can get this issue cleared up for you asap!!

I'm going to call DOS again tomorrow... I really..really.. need this mailed by .. tomorrow or Wednesday to make it in time for my wedding. I'm driving down .. and I need to make it in time to have a day or more to get the marriage licence....

This whole process for me has been so stressful..I have never been "cutting it close" so much in my life... ahhhhh lol can't wait until it's over. I told Kenyth we should have postponed the wedding when we found out my interview date ..but he just keeps saying it was going to work out because April 25th is the day we are meant to get married... I love him for his faith lol
Maggie_KenythFemale02010-04-12 21:40:00
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aww sweet AandD!!!!
Maggie_KenythFemale02010-04-12 17:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2009 K-1 Visa Filers
why is DOS so confusing... lol...

I called April 9th and they said it was approved and could very well be printed later that day...
I called this morning and got the same response...
Then I called later today (yes, i am obsessed) and I was told it was ISSUED April 9th but she doesn't know when/if it was mailed...

Was it actually Issued..or is she assuming because it's 'Approved'.. I'm hoping issued ;P

I am making Kenyth Call them.....hahah.. Oh poor DOS is going to hate us this week... being so anxious and all

Edited by Maggie_Kenyth, 12 April 2010 - 12:37 PM.

Maggie_KenythFemale02010-04-12 12:36:00
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yes! because I don't know if i'll be filing in may like the rest of you guys or if I'll end up filing in June.
Maggie_KenythFemale02010-04-12 10:49:00
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gosh dont scare me with the visa thing... I need it in time to get married :unsure:
Maggie_KenythFemale02010-04-10 20:59:00
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Jenn!!! omg!!!! omg!!!!!!!!! I literally got tears in my eyes when I read your last post. I AM SO VERY HAPPY FOR YOU BOTH AND CONGRATS ON THE MARRIAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Maggie_KenythFemale02010-04-10 13:37:00
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frenzy, I was in my 20s and I did do it before marriage, but marriage happened almost right after.. lol.

I was very strong on the fact I wanted to wait until I was married..wait for the one.. etc etc.

I don't ever regret waiting for my first time to be with someone I had intended to spend my life with.

I don't look at it the same now.. but I still hold the same values about sex in that it's important, a commitment etc etc.


SO good for you both =)
Maggie_KenythFemale02010-04-09 15:47:00
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well, being as anxious as I am, we've already called DOS.. lmao. DOS knows we are approved according to their records, so thats great news, and they said visa could be printed later today or next week...heres hoping!
Maggie_KenythFemale02010-04-09 14:15:00