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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
QUOTE (Cecile and Bryan @ Mar 28 2008, 08:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Breadfruit looks good! I wonder what it tastes like.

I'm going to miss French bread crying.gif
And also the chocolate doesn't look as good in the US. But French bread is going to be the worst part crying.gif


Well in the bigger cities in the US you can find good french bread ... when I used to live in Chicago, it was staple. But moving to North Carolina, I've only found one smaller chain market that makes decent french bread ... anyhow, the point being, you can find it, just have to hunt it down!!!

As for the chocolate, I must agree ... after having been in the UK many times for business and now Germany -- the "sweets" and chocolate are way better over here -- so maybe it's a good thing he's coming to the US ... I don't need all the options in that department, at least not available to me on a daily basis!!!!!

But you know what I would die for in the US ... some Cornish Pasties .... everytime I am in the UK, have to get that smile.gif

And Irie is right ... you can find decent chocolate in the states, just have to go to a specialty store, or high-end store. World Market has some of the common European chocolates, and some upscale. There is also a smaller market chain "The Fresh Market" they have European chocolates and sweets year round.

Edited by Amanda+Stephen, 28 March 2008 - 12:23 PM.

Amanda+StephenFemaleScotland2008-03-28 12:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
Yep, I knew it, I'm going to lose 1 hour of my life this weekend!!! Like permanently. We had our time change in the US the first weekend in March, so I lost 1 hour there. Then I lost 5 hours in the time change flying here. So that's 6 hours lost, then add in the European time change this weekend, and I lose 1 more hour. So total loss of 7 hours, and I'll only gain back 6 flying home!! It's like the twilight zone wacko.gif hee hee! Only way to get it back is to come back in the fall when Europe changes time, lol!

Yeah, I have to admit, the options that some of the US companies provide in Europe are better than what we get in the states. And you'd think, with all the nationalities in the states, they'd have them there too. You'd be surprised though, US & UK Heinz Catsup are practically identical. German Heinz Catsup, doesn't even taste like Heinz ... it's got barely any spices to it! There is always World Market in the US to get some other country foods, but it's barely a dent in what is really available in European countries!

Edited by Amanda+Stephen, 28 March 2008 - 07:02 AM.

Amanda+StephenFemaleScotland2008-03-28 07:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
LOL ... well I cleaned up the house before I left, so should still be in one piece!! So when I get home Sunday afternoon I can just unpack and chill.

So tell me, do you know if the time change happens this weekend in Europe? I thought I had read that somewhere, but can't seem to find it again. Just don't want to miss my flight Sunday morning because we forget to adjust the clocks ...

And you know, I have to wonder .... why on earth do they have different chocolate bars here (in Germany) and the UK by Nestle ... that just kills me. So love the mint Aero bar in the UK, nope, can't find it in the US (good thing though, because I don't need them) and then here, some bar called a Lion Bar ... yumm ... good thing can't get those over there either ...

But I can have an Aero bar in 3 weeks, haha .. have to goto Brentford, UK for 1 week on business. And might just come back over here since his interview might be end of April or beginning of May ... (if we are lucky)
Amanda+StephenFemaleScotland2008-03-28 06:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
Exactly ... I haven't eaten a lot of sweet stuff since the beginning of the year ... I've seen differences because of that.

But no, yesterday he stops by a sweets bakery on his way home from work and picks up some EVIL stuff, and puts it in the cupboard. I go out to the kitchen to make a cup of tea and like what is that. So I ask him, and he's like, oh, I bought one of those for you wacko.gif So I had half of it this morning with a cup of coffee (it's a marzipan sweet - with a dense cake/bread outside -- had like a 1 inch thick layer of marzipan). Anyhow, yes, it was to die for, but wow, it sent me crashing ... I got completely tired after eating it!!! Complete proof that sugar doesn't always give you a high!!! Won't be eating that again ..... laughing.gif

Or who knows, maybe it's clicking on me that I fly back home in 2 days crying.gif hard to say at this point!!!!
Amanda+StephenFemaleScotland2008-03-28 06:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
QUOTE (Alex & Rachel @ Mar 27 2008, 08:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ah, it's true - I can only think of Blake off the top of my head, too. Of course I'm probably missing someone really obvious and then I'll feel bad. blush.gif

Forms and legal stuff scares Alex so most of the visa process has been left up to me - including posting on/browsing these forums for research. tongue.gif

Amanda - thank you, you are very sweet! luv.gif


Hmm, I'm in the same boat with Stephen -- he hates filling out forms, and absolutely hates legal stuff!! So I've been left to fill out most all this paperwork. And when I told him about Packet 3, more forms, he said who does that, and I said, they'll be sending it to you ... so you'll be doing it. And his response, can't you do it for me and send them to me? Puhlease .... what do I look like, a secretary laughing.gif Although, I feel a little more at peace filling them out myself, because he is not the details person of the two of us smile.gif
Amanda+StephenFemaleScotland2008-03-27 08:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
QUOTE (svache @ Mar 27 2008, 08:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ricky, Alex, Stephen... all not posting here...

wait... does that mean am I the only male posting here?? blink.gif


oh well, not that I mind being amongst girls but still... laughing.gif laughing.gif


LOL ... come on, we are all good company wink.gif
Amanda+StephenFemaleScotland2008-03-27 08:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
Stephen is much the same ... he posts on football boards like crazy, yet just likes to browse here. He wouldn't dare make a post here ... lol

Yet, his nose is way up in it, he'll ask me hey, did you see so and so got approved, before I even have a chance to read it in the morning. And if we aren't sharing stuff between our online stuff, he's got his nose up in my IMs while sitting next to me.

When someone IM'd me that they were approved, I had left to go to the market. Well he figured, I wasn't here, he could read it, it was right there on top. So I didn't know he had seen it, and when I got back, and finally got around to telling him they got their approval, he was like, yeah, I know, and I was like, what, how? And he goes, well you weren't here, and hello, the IM popped up on the screen, so I couldn't help but read it!!! LOL ... not that I was even concerned .....


Rachel - I do hope that Alex is OK (I am most certain he will be) but you are right, better to get it checked out!!! You'll be in our thoughts!!!


And one more go --- hope everyone who is still waiting gets their NOA2 very soon!!!! That goes for CSC filers too!!!!
Amanda+StephenFemaleScotland2008-03-27 07:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
QUOTE (dbears @ Mar 26 2008, 07:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It's Dawn's Nat board today!!!

GOOD SUCCESS DAWN!!! energy.gif


Gooooood Luck Dawn!!!!!! star_smile.gif
Amanda+StephenFemaleScotland2008-03-26 07:14:00
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QUOTE (sunnybear @ Mar 26 2008, 05:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Add me here to January filers and those waiting on darn CSC!


Hello & Welcome smile.gif Here's hoping the CSC starts moving faster!!!!! good.gif
Amanda+StephenFemaleScotland2008-03-26 05:26:00
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I wish Frankfurt was that easy smile.gif Technically it is, but all the forms for packet 3, we took a look online, and just kind of said, where's the Excedrin goofy.gif

We are going to fill them out this week before I leave so he has them ready to send back when packet 3 actually arrives!! smile.gif
Amanda+StephenFemaleScotland2008-03-24 13:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2!!!!!
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!! good.gif
Amanda+StephenFemaleScotland2008-08-01 09:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWE'RE APPROVED!
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!! good.gif
Amanda+StephenFemaleScotland2008-08-08 09:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports8/8/08 is Grrrrrreat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wooohooo!!! Congratulations!!!! good.gif
Amanda+StephenFemaleScotland2008-08-11 08:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-1 Approved!
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Amanda+StephenFemaleScotland2008-08-11 08:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsoh JESUS CHRIST WE THANK U!
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Amanda+StephenFemaleScotland2008-08-13 10:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFinally... IT'S HERE... NOA2. Off to Brazil!
Congratulations!!!!!!! kicking.gif
Amanda+StephenFemaleScotland2008-08-15 10:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsYES APPPRRRROOOOVVVVEEEEDDDDDD
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!! good.gif
Amanda+StephenFemaleScotland2008-08-15 10:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Approved!
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!
Amanda+StephenFemaleScotland2008-08-15 10:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsi am happy to announce that we finally have our we have NOA2 now! Were Approved!!!
Congratulations!!!! kicking.gif
Amanda+StephenFemaleScotland2008-08-15 11:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWE GOT APPROVED!!! YAY!!!!
Congratulations!!!! good.gif
Amanda+StephenFemaleScotland2008-08-15 10:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved
Wooohooo!!! Congratulations to the two of you!!!!! May the rest of your journey be speedy!!!!!

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Edited by Amanda+Stephen, 15 August 2008 - 10:49 AM.

Amanda+StephenFemaleScotland2008-08-15 10:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa in Hand
Congratulations!!!!!! good.gif
Amanda+StephenFemaleScotland2008-08-08 09:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?
Just an update ...

We went to the AOS interview this morning ... 1 hour waiting, 15 minutes in the office, a few questions (how did we meet, how long we had known each other, when did we get married, how is married life?) ... more time spent in silence as he flipped through the original I-129F application and AOS documents we submitted. I saw him stamp it approved. He then asked for a copy of the marriage certificate (they seemed to have lost it in the file). He went to photo copy the marriage certificate and our drivers license. When he left the room I told Stephen to look where the approved stamp was (he was like, oh, WOW!). And that was it. He gave us a document explaining in 2 years we would need to apply to lift the conditions and that in three years Stephen could apply for citizenship. It was much easier than we expected. Should have the GC in 2 weeks.

Hope everyone is well!!
Amanda+StephenFemaleScotland2008-11-04 13:09:00
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Hey everyone .... boy this thread has gotten quiet since we've all moved along ....

Stephen and I are preparing for the AOS interview that is coming up 2 weeks from tomorrow. Otherwise, trying to settle in after the ceremonial wedding, however we are still busy with Youth Soccer and all the other things we are trying to do.

Another bonus though, Stephen went to get his driver's license last week (NC state has strict rules for immigrants and drivers licenses) -- he had to take the written test, sign test, vision test and road test ... but he passed them all. He was ecstatic to finally have a state issued ID!!!

Hope everyone is well and things are progressing as each of you hopes.
Amanda+StephenFemaleScotland2008-10-20 15:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?
Kim - congrats on the approval, Russ will be home with you soon!!!

Nicole - so cool on the AOS!!! good.gif

Susie - I would send them anything that has been new since you sent it, particularly if your raise puts you up over the minimum. Good luck!!


Update on us ... we had our ceremonial wedding this past Saturday --- it's all a blur to both of us, you spend all this time planning, and I tell you, the time just disappears, but it was a fabulous time. Once we have some photos up online, I'll share them. On Monday, 9/22 we received a letter for AOS interview ... so we didn't get lucky with a transfer (probably because the raleigh office is new, and they are trying to do all the interviews!) So we have that interview on November 4th.


Hope everyone else is well!!!!
Amanda+StephenFemaleScotland2008-09-25 10:56:00
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Hello all smile.gif Hope everyone is well ...

Gaye - hope your flight to the US was good, and that you are now safely at home in NC with Ricky!!!! Although just in time for Tropical Storm Hannah!!

I randomly went and checked our case status online, and Stephen's EAD/Work Authorization and AP/Travel Document were approved this morning!!!!

No update on the AOS though ... and it hasn't transferred to CSC either .... oh well!!!
Amanda+StephenFemaleScotland2008-09-05 12:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?
Congratulations on the Interview Rachel!!

We just got back from Stephen's biometric appointment ... 1 hour of waiting (in separate rooms since the appointment was for him) then 5 minutes to take 10 individual fingerprints, 2 more with all four fingers from each hand together, and a few photographs. And filling out a 1 page demographic sheet. And then the last comment they make to you ... if you don't get your greencard in the next 13 months, you'll be sent another letter to come back to repeat the biometrics!!!! Oi!

I had my dress fitting last weekend, it will be ready in another week. Getting ready to order my veil and garter .... about 5 weeks to go for the family wedding.

Hope everyone is doing well!!!!!!!!!!!
Amanda+StephenFemaleScotland2008-08-15 10:53:00
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QUOTE (Lynda and Keith @ Aug 11 2008, 05:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
NOA2 --- received August 11 !! OMG OMG ... now what ... lol good.gif


Wooooooohoooo!!! Congratulations!!!!! Things will start moving faster now!!! good.gif So happy for the two of you!
Amanda+StephenFemaleScotland2008-08-12 09:45:00
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QUOTE (KitEEgirl @ Jul 31 2008, 07:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How is everyone? Tomorrow is August! I can't believe it really.


Time is flying!!!!!! It seems just yesterday we all filed for the K-1, now or soon all of us will have filed for AOS.

Hope everyone is doing well!!! smile.gif
Amanda+StephenFemaleScotland2008-08-04 11:21:00
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QUOTE (Sal and Jay @ Jul 29 2008, 02:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Jay and I got married yesterday, we are both so happy. Speak to you soon Saff be thinking of you.


Congratulations Sally!!!!!!! So happy for the two of you!!!!! And welcome home to the US smile.gif kicking.gif
Amanda+StephenFemaleScotland2008-07-30 11:44:00
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QUOTE (Saffyre @ Jul 28 2008, 03:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well guys, I leave tomorrow, headed for JFK first, then into Orlando on Wednesday. I may not have access to a computer until Thursday (After today) but i'll let you all know how POE goes and if it's hotter than the fires of Hell in Orlando!!

I have ALL my packing to do today. I've not started it yet!! Talk about leaving it to the last minute eh?


Yay Saffyre!!!! Hope your travels were safe ... you'll be with Toby soon!!!!!
Amanda+StephenFemaleScotland2008-07-29 09:27:00
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QUOTE (SusieLuvsPaul @ Jul 22 2008, 10:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey getting ready to mail out AOS. lovely stressful paperwork hehe tongue.gif Amanda whats the exact address in Chicago Lockbox to send it to? And did you mail our 6 months of pay stubs? I'm trying to find all of mine now !!


Hey Susie -- sorry I never replied -- I had eye surgery last week and I'm still recovering -- I just saw this post this morning, and I also saw you already sent your AOS papers -- congrats!!!

I didn't send any copies of pay stubs -- it said on the sheet only if you felt it would help prove your case. I had already provided tax transcripts and a copy of my 2007 taxes -- so I didn't see a need to send them pay stubs, letter from employer, etc.






QUOTE (Sal and Jay @ Jul 25 2008, 09:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am flying home tommorow and getting married on Monday if Jay gets it all arranged, lol.


Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy Sally!!!! So happy for you and Jay!!! Congratulations & have a safe flight!!!!!
Amanda+StephenFemaleScotland2008-07-25 09:10:00
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QUOTE (psiprez @ Jul 18 2008, 05:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Firstly.... our interview went well and we were APPROVED!!! kicking.gif

Only a few more weeks until we are reunited for good. smile.gif



Congratulations!!!!!! good.gif


QUOTE (pattilou47 @ Jul 24 2008, 07:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Steve's interview was today, I got the call at 6:15 he was APPROVED kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


And another Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! smile.gif
Amanda+StephenFemaleScotland2008-07-25 09:05:00
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Hope everyone is doing well smile.gif

The check for AOS was finally cashed this week ... what a nice dent in the checkbook!!! (NOT!)
Amanda+StephenFemaleScotland2008-07-17 09:24:00
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QUOTE (greeneyedgirlfl @ Jul 11 2008, 04:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
One of my big days is today! We're going to the courthouse and getting married!!!


Congratulations Dawn!!!!


QUOTE (Sal and Jay @ Jul 11 2008, 04:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well today I finish work ready for my move, lots of packing to do, get stuff ready for shipping next week.

I have left the last week for me, to go and enjoy time with friends and family that I am leaving, pamper myself, omg I cant believe its so close now.

Not long at all Sally ..... you'll be back together with Jay very soon!!!!
Amanda+StephenFemaleScotland2008-07-11 10:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?
Sorry for disappearing there for a bit ... we took an unplanned break (mini-honeymoon) to the Outer Banks of NC for 3 days. And then have been buried in AOS paperwork, and insurance paperwork to get Stephen added to health coverage, etc.

I hope everyone is doing well ....

Gaye -- Happy Belated Birthday!!!
Dawn -- hope your reunion with Darren is fabulous ... it will be, as you won't be separated again!!!
Susie -- congrats on Paul's arrival and the two of you being together
Kim -- I so hope you get your NOA2 very soon!!!!
Kelly -- your marriage/wedding is quickly approaching, how very exciting!!!
Sally -- so very soon, you'll be reunited with Jay ... I'm so excited for the two of you!!

We mailed the AOS paperwork today, so on to the next part of the journey!!!

Edited by Amanda+Stephen, 07 July 2008 - 11:55 PM.

Amanda+StephenFemaleScotland2008-07-07 23:52:00
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QUOTE (KitEEgirl @ Jul 1 2008, 09:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey Everyone!

I just thought I'd share this tid-bit of information....

We bought a car for Marco! While that seems to be cool......don't forget you aren't going to get a reasonable insurance rate on your foreign spouse. Since he just got a US driver's license, the rate is as bad as a 16 year old! I was completely shocked! I was expecting my insurance to go about 1.75x what I was paying now....and it went to 3 times it's amount.. NOT COOL!


Hey Nicole -- I worried about the same thing ... but I called my insurance here (Nationwide) and told them the situation. They told me to have Stephen get a record of his driving in the UK & Germany, and that would be sufficient. So I have a document from Germany, stating his driving record. I just have to get it translated into English and hand over to the insurance. If Marco drove in Germany, you might be able to get that and curb the insurance expense. Just an idea ...
Amanda+StephenFemaleScotland2008-07-07 23:49:00
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QUOTE (Sal and Jay @ Jun 23 2008, 10:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Im now waiting to hear if the embassy will release my visa based on my medical results.


Well they better!!!!!! The medical was clear, so there shouldn't be any problems!!!!!
Amanda+StephenFemaleScotland2008-06-23 09:16:00
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QUOTE (Sal and Jay @ Jun 23 2008, 09:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congrats both of you, but........................but.......................wheres the photos lol.


LOL .... on the digital camera ... we have a video of it on my digital camera, and my parents have the stills on their digital camera -- I haven't even seen either yet!!!


QUOTE (Cecile and Bryan @ Jun 23 2008, 09:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations!


Thanks smile.gif I see you are getting closer -- you'll have Packet 4 & interview soon!!!!! Congratulations to the two of you as well!!!
Amanda+StephenFemaleScotland2008-06-23 09:07:00
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Thanks for all the congratulations smile.gif Would have posted sooner, but we did a computer free weekend!!! Nope, we didn't go anywhere, because of my work -- we're going to take a 3 day trip to the North Carolina outer banks this coming weekend though.

The reverend did a wonderful little service, instead of the typical civil kind ... so it wasn't so bad. Although we were both nervous once it started ... and it probably didn't help having my mother standing behind Stephen by a few feet, making funny faces at me!!!! biggrin.gif Overall, it was a nice little service and Duke Gardens was very pretty. Now we are trying to gather everything for AOS, etc.

Hope everyone had a good weekend!!!

Edited by Amanda+Stephen, 23 June 2008 - 08:42 AM.

Amanda+StephenFemaleScotland2008-06-23 08:41:00