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Tuesday

QUOTE (just_Jackie @ Apr 28 2009, 09:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Happy Tuesday!

Hope it's a good day for everyone.

I feel sooo much better today. I have been under a huge amount of stress due to a job issue. All is good now and I am staying in my desk at my current job. I was being reqruited to a different store and tho it sounded like a good deal, something didn't feel right. I prayed for guidance in my decision. This has been eating at me for almost 3 months. Yesterday, I did what was best, and turned down the new offer.

Sooooooo I need to email Jordan now and see what they want. 2 visa specialists at DOS said that Amman is trying to contact Ibrahim.

This is exceptional news Jackie! I hope it means the waiting is over and he'll be on his way very soon sweetie! Keep us posted for sure!

By the way Happy Tuesday MENA!!! I hope everyone's day gets better! My son has his 8th birthday today, and we're getting ready for pizza for dinner!YIPPIE--Mom doesn't have to cook!

Hubby has been working for about a month, and seems to like it so far,,, he made a friend, who drives him home from work daily. Its pretty cool! Not sure how long this job will last tho- he isn't making very much, but we all know getting a new job is easier when you already have one! We'll see how the drivers lisence thing goes. He's doing pretty good- drives EVERYWHERE we go these days... its pretty crazy at times! I guess all those years of observing other Jordanian nutty drivers rubbed off on him. We get to go pay his first speeding ticket to day when he gets off too!lol! Take care all! Much love!-Amy

Edited by ARALB, 28 April 2009 - 10:56 AM.

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2009-04-28 10:52:00

MENA women question for you.

I have been looking for a small version of a watering can since hubby got here- we are renting currently, and so the bidet would not exactly work... we do have a longer moveable hose thinggy from the shower that would reach to the toilet no worries, but I think it scared him on his first attempt! I think I only know of once that he actually used it! As far as a water mess.... OH MY GOSH! yes yes yes! we have water all over the sink board, toilet seat, and floor from one end of the bathroom to the other.. good thing he's at work all day or I'm sure he'd be blaming the kiddos for the wet mess--

In any case, still searching out the mini watering can, using a large mug I brought home from the hospital when I had my first born!----Ohhhhh! by the way- not that i think the bathroom thread is the one to spread the news on .... probably is some kind of bad omen, but we are gonna be back in the hospital with a new arrival the end of November beginning of December!!! so much for waiting to get our feet under us again! lol!---Take care kiddos!Amy

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2009-05-31 15:38:00

That is absolutely wonderful Jackie!!! Im gonna do a dance for ya!

Aramex can only mean good news! Take care and keep us posted as I know you will!-=Amy

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2009-06-08 09:12:00

Hey MENA! Hows it hangin?! Things for us are fast and furious... I have one question, and would love it if someone could pass an answer my way... Hubby is here of course, and we are contemplating a trip abroad... We were looking at his greencard... and we/they ommitted one of his names. Does anyone know if his green card has to match names identically with his passport? His visa in his passport is still good until August- I think, and we were just wondering because his Soc. Sec. Card matches, and I'm worried that since he already got his GC with an error, if we try to travel anywhere with a misprinted/wrong gc, we might have issues coming back into the states? Any imput on disa-one? Thanks for your help! much love-Amy

Edited by ARALB, 07 June 2009 - 09:52 PM.

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2009-06-07 21:50:00

QUOTE (amandagharam @ Mar 23 2009, 06:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

NVC got the last piece of info they need from us, the DS-230, on Friday. Of course they say the usual 2-4 week to process....and so far they have always been much faster than that....so I am praying for a case complete this week and I don't know if we are still in the window to have an April interview or not. NVC says they schedule the interviews the second week of the month. So does that mean we have to wait until the second week of April before they schedule our interview?

( I hope it comes sooner than that!!! I'm going nuts!!

Unfortunately yes sweetie-- Our status was case complete on December 3rd, 2008 and that was the first week in Dec- I thought for sure we'd get a Jan Interview, but the 2nd week of Dec came and went and I called NVC like EVERY DAY! while they were scheduling... We didn't get an interview date set till the 2nd week in Jan, and then it was more than a month out... So good luck, but keep your chin up--- the journey is almost complete! A couple of months and your habibi will be with you forever! The arrival is the BEST part of this whole journey!--Talk to you soon-Amy

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2009-03-23 08:05:00

QUOTE (Y's_habibitk @ Mar 12 2009, 12:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Tina, that sneaky man!! But how freaking fantastic

NOW, I can bring out the dancing men

and you get a WOOOOOFRIGGNHOOOOO!!!!!!

You are a very special person here, your strength and grace is exceptional.

(((((Tina)))))

so, my good news of the day is that WE HAVE AN INTERVIEW DATE!!!!!
wooohooo! I emailed Amman and said that i thoguht the package was there and asked if they could give me the interview date and I got the response back. tada! yaaay
April 13th! Im so happy its not 60 days out.
amanda, I hope you can get a quick date also

Jackie,
I LOVE the red and black...my fav color combo!
As far as comfort food, mmmm Tina is always mentioning mashed potatoes, I make a killer roasted garlic mashed potatoes, with cream cheese and sour cream and herbs.
I'll bring some. its totally low cal

Whoooohoooo!

You go girl! You're that much closer!--Life is but a dream in honeymoon land! BUT HOLY COW you're almost there!--Good luck on the interview!--Hope to be hearing good news soon! Lemme know when the slumberparty is... lol! I'll see if I am free. Talk to ya soon!_Amy

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2009-03-12 13:36:00

QUOTE (just_Jackie @ Feb 26 2009, 05:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Travis said today we are still in AP. That's ok.

Oh, hubby asked if I would like to see Syria when I fly out there. Do I? Can I get across their border?

You are a US citizen-- pretty much anyone will let you in! Just keep your passport on ya! Syria--we had a picnic with the family on the Syrian border while I was there last... it was a beautiful time. How I miss my family there

We'll see them again--before too long! Egypt, let us in no problem, as long as you have the right papers! DO AS MUCH AS YOU CAN!

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2009-02-26 19:46:00

QUOTE (just_Jackie @ Feb 25 2009, 09:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

We're all about the dancing when da visa is in da mail!

mabrook!

Thanks Jackie--My prayers and thoughts are with all my MENA gals(and charles +1-right Mohammad? U still around?)! I'm still here to listen to your rough days, and help with dorky stinking pig songs!

We'll keep ya'll posted!-AMY

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2009-02-26 00:07:00

OK, so I just checked Aramex.... it left the embassy tonight(lastnight-Jordanian time)!!! He -in theory- should have his passport in hand by mid-day! Oh my gosh I can't believe we are sooooo close! Maybe headed toDenver Friday after work-OH MY GOSH!!! AHHHHHH!

I don't mean to rub salt in wounds girls- this is just the only place I have to Jump and shout, and you have all been right there with me thru it all! My love to you all and I hope to learn how to post photos from photobucket, so you can see his arrival soon!!!---

I'm giddy! he hehe!--AMY

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2009-02-25 21:49:00

Oh Jackie== this really stinks! Ya wanna come to Wyo for dinner tonight? We're having maglooba, it sounded soooo good the other day- I couldn't help myself. EVEN made FRESH khubz! And we'll be having rice with pototoes! You're welcome- there's always enough to feed an army!=== OK- my invite is LATE, you prolly already ate! LOL Well, have a good night with your kisses, and here--- have some chocolate raspberry sticks too---yum yum!-Amy

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2009-02-25 19:50:00

QUOTE (just_Jackie @ Feb 25 2009, 06:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I will be there for only one week. We will have been apart for 1 yr 2 months, we have some catching up to do

The Dead Sea....I was there and took some beautiful pictures! It was the only place in Jordan I saw a camel.

Ya'll got anything good for breakfast? Pass it down the couch plz.

Hmmm- definately go to Petra-- we saw a ton of camels on the way there---open range camels_-- hubby couldn't figure out why the camel crossing signs had me soo ecstatic, I told him we have signs like that only there is a big COW on it... or a deer or elk-- then he was really confused! LOL!

Having turkey ham with scrambled eggs and khubz.

wanna try? lol

Hey maybe you know Jackie... You know that meat, its kinda the consistancy of bologna, only I know it can't possibly be lips and ash holes! We ate it with breakfast int he family home... and those sweet creamy butterl/cheese type sauces... do you know what any of that is???

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2009-02-25 08:56:00

QUOTE (just_Jackie @ Feb 25 2009, 06:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Yes I am truly a text away!

hmmm, I'm not a rhomboid shape (learned that word selling tile

I am too short to be a carrot. I think I am a sweet potatoe.

I'd definately give you that description! sweet! And good for you till you add all that butter and sugar and well in our cases--no more marshmallows

@

Still no word on the passport-I'm sure he'd have called if it got there today!

There's still a week to go b4 we start buggin them!

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2009-02-25 08:43:00

QUOTE (just_Jackie @ Feb 24 2009, 07:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

This is my 5th trip to Jordan. I really just wanna go to Mecca Mall

I'd like to go to Jerash again to take pictures. I want drink coffee in Amman at night in the outdoor cafes. Oh I just can't wait! I wish it was tommorrow!

jJ

How long you gonna go for? GOSH sure can't wait till we go back to visit! There are a few places around here we'd like to touch first! Hubby had never even heard of Yellowsotne, OR the Grand Canyon- I have never been to Yellowstone, so we'll do that first I think--he seems to not mind sleeping out under the stars!=he'll protect me!=but if he asks about the bears and their furrrrrr--I might have to laugh and scare away all the wild life around us!

Have you been to the Dead Sea then Jackie?

Lisa--- I LOVED umQuis. It was so peaceful and beautiful, we sat on the "stone couches" only they weren't couches, but broken sarcoffigises(really didnt' spell that right)! Kinda gross to think about now, but we were living in the moment--- If I could figure out HOW to load a picture into vj, I'd show you ours! Give me some time some things in this website still surprise me!--Amy

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2009-02-25 08:40:00

awww-Tina You like my pig songs! LOL Thanks for your sweet comment. Hang in there... the time will be here faster than you realize--

Jackie---Im still sitting on the couch with ya--well ok- I visit from time to time, but I really do appreciate knowing you are only a text message away!

Star--in shape? What shape should I be? A rectangle or a rhombus--afraid this girl looks more adn more likea malformed carrot! LOL

Its a good goal to have- I Did then I got a full time out of hte house job and am trying to keep up with hubby in another country and my three kiddos and their schedules as well!! AHHHH!--the only shape I'm in is stressed for time! But I'm young still- I live.

ok girls... here we go on another Wednesday! YAY!

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2009-02-25 08:34:00

QUOTE (just_Jackie @ Feb 24 2009, 05:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

In fact now he's hoping to stay in AP til June

On a brighter note....we are counting down the days til I fly to Jordan. He asked me today if I want to see Petra or Aqaba...I said....I really want to go to Mecca Mall

Tell him YESSSSS!!! We did both... on our honey moon! Then we did Jerash and UnQais... VERY VERY BEAUTIFUL!

He told me today that his grandfather died lastnight

so I asked him how they do a funeral??? I have seen three VERY different Muslim weddings(mine included) but have never been involved in a funeral. He got that grin on his face-that smirk, like "I can't believe she doesn't know how to put a body in the ground" and he explained... "we wrap the body, take it to the cemetary and bury it. Then we come home and people come visit to give their regards." I said "Oh! You mean like a wedding!" and he still smirked(I can HEAR IT!) and said, "ahem! Yes sweetie." (with that OH MY GOSH IS THIS WOMAN FOR REAL?! WHAT A TWIT!-tone) LOL! He's sooo cute- even with sad news he manages to be lighthearted when he talks to me! He's really patient with all my questions, and so sweet with his answers... I LOVE THIS MAN! WITH ALL MY HEART!

Hang in there JJ! BUT really go to both They aren't that far apart, Its like 4 hrs to Petra from Amman, and then another 1 1/2-2 or so to Aqaba... There's a back route to take that is WAY faster, and more senic-VERY pretty countryside! AND FREE RANGE CAMELS!

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2009-02-24 21:01:00

QUOTE (Ahmed N Tina @ Feb 23 2009, 10:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Lisa wa Yazied @ Feb 23 2009, 07:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I feel defeated.
tomorrow is another day.

This living day by day in hope is really exhausting!

Tomorrow is another day, chin up

We're all here for ya girlie!

I would ordinarily break into song, from a childhood movie/book- "chin up, chin up, everybody loves a happy face, chin up chin up... SPARKLE, TWINKLE, let a lil sunshine in, you'll be on the right side lookin at the upside now up with your chinny chin-CHIN UP!" Ok

I digress--Everyone will forever remember me as the girl who sings "pig songs" LOL! Have a Great Tuesday!-Amy

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2009-02-24 01:41:00

AS long as its big and fluffy! with lots of pillows--- Mohammad is hogging them all!

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2009-02-23 19:59:00

Ok- Well Lisa.... I have been to Jordan twice- Oh and once again lastnight in my dreams! LOL! Umm- twice in four months! It was FANTASTIC both times... I have never felt sooo safe and looked out for! My husband and his many brothers would definately take on the masses to protect me--- It was funny on my second trip there... Went to Egypt...It was amazing, and smelly-sorry kids-I'm a bit snobbish when it comes to smells! ANYWAYS, we decided to save some dinar while we were still in Jordan and waiting for the ship to take us to Egypt. We slept out under the stars in the harbor in Aqaba! My husband and his brother were right there with me EVERY second-minus when I was in the WC! LOL! Then hubby was standing there waiting for me to get done with the morning rituals of potty! LOL!! ANYHOO, I never heard two men cluck sooo much at everyone else! Somone would brush me with their luggage and one or the other of my "body guards" would start that incessant clucking till they made room... what is it with the clucking?!

STAR---I can TOTALLY 100% relate to most family issues... I have a sister still not speaking to me, who calls and when I answer the phone she hangs up! GRRRR! Stay strong and Rest easy-- your time is coming...

And Jackie and Lisa and everyone else sitting on the couch== TECHNICALLY I'M still here! Still no sign of the passport, but I am hopeful it will be soon!

Mohammad--how's the fort? Ya wanna some falafel? How bout some knafa?! --- K- well I'll jabber with ya'll more later- this turned into a BOOK!

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2009-02-23 19:51:00

Best of Luck to Dawnnhatem!!

Good luck with your interview!!

dyewise

Not Telling

Algeria

2006-02-21 14:29:00

Anyone consider moving to Morocco

Amera and Prena,

I used to work in a Domestic Violence shelter, and have some training in Art Therapy with children. I have often wondered about doing similar work over there. Right now I'm a real estate appraiser and hate it, it just feels empty and meaningless, but the money is fairly good.
I actually checked into VJ today, as I was searching the internet for possible positions in some sort of NGO that works with women and children in North Africa. Thought if I started planning now I could finish my masters degree in Psych, Social work or Art Therapy by the time my daughter is ready for college.

dyewise

Not Telling

Algeria

2006-02-21 15:42:00

Anyone consider moving to Morocco

Ali has been here for about 18 months, and we constantly think of moving back to Algeria or perhaps to Morocco.

The adjustment has not been as easy as I had hoped. Ali went from owning a construction company, he had a lot of respect in his community and in Algiers. Now here he is treated like he is stupid because his English isn't perfect ( it's his 4th language, how many Americans even know another language). He recently decided to give up his job and go back to college, he seems much happier.

We will probably move after my 13 year starts college. I'm just not up to the custody battle that would ensue if I tried to move with her to Algeria or Morocco. Personally I think it would be a wonderful experience for her. Our life here is so crazy and busy. I work about 50 to 60 hours a week and long for a more peaceful life, especially one in which people and family are more important than money, careers and bills.

dyewise

Not Telling

Algeria

2006-02-21 14:53:00

National Visa Center (Dept of State)

RFE on AOS .. what could be the reason?

It could be as simple as the DS-230.. I know when I thought I got all mine in the envelope... Upon the calll to NVC and recieveing the RFE message... I went back thru my packet and saw that the original I-864A for my mom who lives with me, was sitting there- signature in blue and EVERYTHING!!!! --- double check everything you send in!!! It won't be long now tho! You can call first thing Monday am, and talk with an operator to see what is the problem... They'll tell you adn you can have everything ready b4 your RFE letter gets to you!--That';s what I did!-Amy

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2009-01-24 18:32:00

I130 was approved but not K3

I think anything is possible in this ocean of unknowns! I am currently waiting for the approval for the I-129 forms I sent in last week. I have looked at my own I-1797C and don't see anywhere that it is an approval notice, just a reciept?! I don't understand all of the lingo either! So Good LUCK! MABRUUK! I wish the best for you and Ibrahim! Hope to hear from ya soon!--Amy

QUOTE (just_Jackie @ Aug 19 2008, 10:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Do you think there is a chance that we could still see approval on the K3? I130 was approved 8/11 after 58 days. It is not at NVC yet and I just wonder why the one was approved and not the other. I see many here that get both approved at the same time.

I know every case is different, I am just hoping to see K3 also in case the I130 gets slowed down at NVC.

Do K3 approvals come after sometimes?

Jackie

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2008-08-20 13:44:00

R other forms of visa apps a possibility when you have filed for K-3 already???

QUOTE (sunrise/tm @ Aug 22 2008, 02:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (esmatsgirl @ Aug 22 2008, 04:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Amy

We can all sympathize with you, I am sure....I love my husband dearly and on Oct 29 it will be our 1st year wedding anniversary and we will not be together...still. His K3 interview date is for Nov 3...so with any luck he will be here by Thanksgiving. There is no sympathy from USCIS or NVC...they hear this all the time and like you said...no one person missing a spouse is more important than the other. I am desperate for my husband at this time...and am so glad this long process is coming to a slow close for us...hopefully. Even with an interview there's no guarantee to get the visa quickly. I have seen some being held back for "administrative processing" for months on here....you can read through the older forums for an idea of what can happen. Good and bad.

Make sure you explain to your husband what he is about to go through...and you understand that yourself. Its going to be a while to get this completed. The only thing that can make it faster is if you file all of the papers properly and don't get anything wrong to cause a RFE (request for evidence) on your case......that causes major delays. After you are done processing your paperwork with the NVC and your case is completed, be prepared for a long wait there as well. The K3 is not faster....our K3 interview is scheduled but I will change it to a immigrant visa interview when the time comes if we don't have one already (for the original I-130) because all of our paperwork is done, fees paid, etc.

I called Senators and wrote letters but nothing helps...not even having an attorney. The only way this would probably be quicker is if there was a death in the family or some other emergency, then you would have to have proof and it could still take days.

If your love is strong you will survive it just fine...but you have to stay strong.

You can go over and see him anytime you want....Believe me, I know its hard...I have a job and kids and its hard for me too...that's why I haven't gone back since March. We are going crazy missing each other.....but we do the best we can with daily webcam and phone chats.

Study up on the process and get it all perfect to speed up your chances for a faster interview and hopefully a faster visa.

Best of Luck!
Deb

QUOTE (ARALB @ Aug 22 2008, 10:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hi- I'm Amy, a newbie here @ VJ.. I am just wondering if anyone knows if there are other forms of visas available to perhaps get my husband here sooner than with a K-3 visa?

I have been told that there are work visas available, and school visas- but have also heard that if you apply for one of those, you could lose all chances for the K-3 to be accepted?!

My husbands living conditions have gone down quite a bit since my last trip there, esp. since he had to buy me a new plane ticket home, because I missed my flight on a non refundable-replaceable ticket, and he has been a student living on savings for the past 3-4months. Things are getting tight for him and of course I want him here YESTERDAY! I know everyone is in the same boat...

I would love ANY info you may have on another option would be greatly appreciated! I don't think I am any better or more important than anyone else, but I REALLY would like to have him here so we can start our family, and I can know he is ok.

Thanks for your time!---Amy

Amy-

That was what I 1st tried as well.. I am due to give birth in 10days and we wanted my husband to be here for the birth of the baby atleast. We applied for a non-immigrant visa just so he can come and than he could go back, but when they found out that he is married to a US citizen they rejected him, no question's asked. Reason being is because they see he has strong ties here in the states and they know if they give him the visa he'd come and stay. I bet everyone has thought of getting their loved ones here the same way but the immigration officers know that what is really happening is we are trying to avoid the long wait times. I am sorry to disappoint you but most likely they will decline his visa just because hes married to you. Sorry.

Good luck and God bless u and that baby! I hope everything goes well for you! This is something that scares me too! I would like my husband here before any children start arriving! I guess things work in God's time, and we just have to rely on Him to see us through it all! I do hope your husband gets here soon to meet your new little one! Life will all work out of that I have complete faith-just wish it would go more my way more of the time!

Take care and keep us updated on that baby!-Amy

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2008-08-23 10:35:00

R other forms of visa apps a possibility when you have filed for K-3 already???

SHUKRAN! To all for your comments and advise on this question- I really do feel for everyone here- what a lengthy and consuming process! Like I said before I don't think my case is any more important than anyone else we all have a long road ahead for this process to be complete!

I can't complain anymore for a while I guess as TODAY in the mail I got an approval for our I-130 that I filed in July!!! AND I received back my I-129F with a letter saying they can't process it because the I-130 is no longer pending approval. Was told this is good news so I am holding on to that as a very strong hope!

My love to all and many many thanks for all your responses to my question- guess we'll just wait for the process to play itself out! --Amy

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2008-08-22 18:04:00

R other forms of visa apps a possibility when you have filed for K-3 already???

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2008-08-22 09:36:00

file for k3 visa or no?

QUOTE (shiri @ Nov 8 2008, 09:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (lovehappenss @ Nov 8 2008, 09:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Oh that's great! I hope everything goes smoothly for you

I'm praying for my husband to get here in a year or less. I heard of people's spouses coming in about 6-8 months from the Middle East. So I'm hoping I can be one of those people!

Thank you and I hope you are one of those people too, just make sure you go to the NVC's website and have everything ready...it will make this part so much faster... pay close attention to the requirements for the Police Certificate requirements for your country. (This is a hang up for lots of people getting the case completed at the NVC.)

Good luck!

I agree!! The Police Certificate is what has been our hang up as well! I am prayerful that we will stop having so many rfe's on the stupid I864 and once that stinkin' certificate gets here, we will go from there! Hopefully our interview can still be scheduled for December! And he can be here at least the beginning of January!-- I hope things go smoothly for you from here on out! Hang on and try not to get thrown off your horse!

I wonder does anyone know if Jordan Embassy will still schedule for December? It is already Mid November... UGH I HATE THE WAITING!-- Talk to you later!-Amy

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2008-11-09 15:12:00

Need some info about getting married in the US...any feedback appreciated!!

QUOTE (newfiechick22 @ Nov 16 2008, 07:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hi all....I'm new to this site and this whole process but I am looking for some information. I am Canadian and engaged to an American. We have been travelling back and forth for a while now to visit one another and our plan is for me to move to the US with him...eventually. Anyway, I am going there next week to visit for a month and we are planning to get married while I am there. After we get married, we were going to start the K-3 visa process and then I will come back to Canada while we wait for approval. Does this sound legit?? I don't want to make any mistakes so I thought some feedback on this would be great. Also, when I do travel down there next week, should I say that i'm going to get married (if asked by customs) or should i just leave at that i'm visiting. Thanks

Does Customs really ask if you are coming to get married? VERY interesting! I would leave it up to just visiting if asked, but that is me-- I went to a country 7000 miles away, knowing I was getting married, no one ever even blinked about it -- except EVERYONE in the US that knows and loves me-- They are accepting thins more now.. Good thing too-- my hubby may be here before Valentines Day!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2008-11-16 22:01:00

Approved.............

Yahooo! Now the journey continues!!! Good luck with the rest of the process!!! our prayers are with you as they are with EVERYONE here at VJ!-Amy

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2009-01-09 22:59:00

Canada

What's For Dinner?

Tonight we are introducing my dear newly arrived husband to pizza American style! He has only ever tried chicken pizza(which I am not sure I have EVER heard of before?!) and so tonight-it is Turkey Pepperoni with black olives... YUM YUM! Hope everyone has a wonderful evening!!!

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2009-03-10 15:16:00

Canada

What's For Dinner?

Doritos

& bebsi

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2009-02-15 22:02:00

The in-laws

Oddly enough, I am in agreement with most of the posts here! My in-laws ALL OF THEM are very welcoming and sweet people, that live a sweet simple life in Jordan! They have never made me to feel that I was intruding or about to rip their son/brother away 7000 miles! My Mum(in law) is the sweetest lady, and though there is a large communication gap between us, lets me know she loves me and accepts me and everything that comes with me(previous children included!) I know she will be sad when Amin finally comes to live here, but we will visit them, and make sure they can come visit us too!
I'm sorry to hear that your inlaws are treating you unfairly. It is probably better that you moved out and are going to do things on your own.. Sometimes that is what they want, and just don't know how to tell you in the first place! Good luck on your "solo flight" with your spouse! Just remember, no financial issue in the world is more important than who is sitting around your Thanksgiving table(or whatever holiday you may be celebrating with them!) So like somone above said--Don't give up on your line of communication with them-They are afterall your spouse's family, and love you regardless!
As I said before Good Luck in your journey and take care!-Amy

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2008-09-15 11:56:00

Approximate Time between NVC approval and interview date

QUOTE (Maddy_and_Rick @ Jan 10 2009, 08:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hello,
Maddy and I are trying to determine the space of time between the NVC approval and the interview date. I have her DS-230 ready to send off, all fees paid, just need to take the envelope to the Post Office.
But, because she is in school until sometime in mid-march, we really don't want her interview before that. Hopefully the end of March or first of April at the earliest. She has worked hard to get really good grades in her classes, and I would hate to see her lose it all because she had to be out for days for her medical and interview. And, I plan to be there with her for her interview, and would like to have some time with her.
OK, it was a long post for a short question, just wanted to explain why we prefer a later date.

Thanks all,
Maddy & Rick

I am not a professional at answering people's questions, but it seems to me that if you send in the final info, it will still take NVC between 1 and 2 weeks to check and make sure it's all there and put you at case complete... Then you will PROBABLY have to wait till February to find out if you get a March interview--that is how it works for Jordan... If you don't get a March Interview-which is highly likely, you would then call back in March to see if you get one in April... it all has to do with where you sit on the list, and how many visas they can give for that month.. Tricky question- If I were you and wanted to be sure it was not till April, I would wait myself until Late Jan or early Feb to send it, because since you want it April sometime, you will be scheduled for march-- you know laws of odds and stuff! LOL--Good luck

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2009-01-10 10:48:00

what documents to bring at interview?

My hubby just did the embassy in Jordan...CR1... Does yours not have a copy of the interview letter? You shouldn't have to worry about the security docs, they SHOULD already have them if your hubby is doing his part! There will be a list of things NVC was missing along with that letter-- it would be a good thing to have your spouse send you a copy of everything he has, AT VERY LEAST the interview letter- I fedexed to mine a copy of the last few things I sent to NVC... Always take proof of marriage and relationship, photos, ticket stubs if you have visited anywhere special together-plane ticket stubs... birth certs if there are any infants involved yet, showing him as the father. Ummmm--what else. Really it should be no problem, say a few prayers, take some deep breaths and medetate some too! lol! Relax, they're not oagers going to eat you alive-at least I don't think they are??? Good luck and God Speed!

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2009-02-21 09:25:00

Share your v-day Moments:)

QUOTE (o0pink0o @ Feb 22 2009, 03:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

here is how we celebrated our valentines together.

link

looks like a great time- at least you had your so--right? Soon every Valentines Day will be packed with kisses, and hugs and all the stuff we should have all the time anyways! Looks fantastic! Take care!Amy

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2009-02-23 08:44:00

Share your v-day Moments:)

well... maybe we need to liven things up here--- This is the first val.day we have been together, but hubby sent the sweetest sms to me at 2am! Then got my bunz out of bed for a webcam-chat session, so we could review for his interview... Though he didn't really need to know any of that stuff for his interview?! CRAZY how they ask different questions, and challenge the intending immigrant in ways that are soooo stressful! Oh well... So Yeah- Cheaper, and ummm...WAY more special than last year--I was going thru a divorce at that time last year! K feed on that for a time kids!

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2009-02-22 16:37:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

July '08 filers

QUOTE (Shannon ? Nick @ Feb 14 2009, 07:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (panterchen @ Feb 14 2009, 07:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hey you guys!! We also got approved two days ago! It all went really fast since we had NOA 2 and I will be flying over to my fiancé next week when the visa and my passport have arrived!

I always was a June filer but read here a lot when it got quiet because all others from june already were approved. Thank you guys for all your help and I wish you all the best!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

QUOTE (ARALB @ Feb 14 2009, 07:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I have a question for any CR-1 filers... Esp those from Amman embassy. Were there any additional fees you had to pay upon your interview? Hubby has interview in a couple of days-GOSH its time!- and he wants to make sure he takes enough green with him... thanks for any help!-Amy

Wish I had some advice for you - this is in the K1 bit, ya might want to find a cr1 thread and post there... might get a little more help. Good Luck!!!

yeah=-Saw that after I posted! Thanks! OOPS!

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2009-02-14 11:07:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

July '08 filers

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2009-02-14 07:56:00

I need some help with Amman

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QUOTE (sweet_peach @ Oct 7 2008, 12:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Yes I know the whole deal about not being able to stay together, but I'm not going Jordan.
He received his visa and is coming to the US via Jordan and will need to stay overnight there.
I WOULD I WOULD!!! I actually had to come thru JFK on my way home from the last treck to Jordan! It is NOT my favorite airport, but if that is where my habibi comes thru-- that is where I will meet him! Wish to heaven it is soon! Mabruuk on your visa-keep the rest of us VJrs in your prayers!-Amy

Thanks for the help.

QUOTE (esmatsgirl @ Oct 7 2008, 11:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

oh...I just noticed that you said fiance.....are you getting married while you are in Jordan? If you aren't married they probably won't let you stay at the hotel together.

Deb

QUOTE (esmatsgirl @ Oct 7 2008, 11:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I think it will be worth it to be closer to the airport and thats still not very expensive. Esmat and I stayed at a place in Amman right by the big King Hussein Mosque in Amman...it was nice and quiet and cheap at $31.00 dollars...not dinars...for the night...and he drove so we didn't have to worry about a taxi. But we were still out a ways from the airport and that always makes me nervous...I missed one of my flights home once. Being stuck was bittersweet because I had to wait a week to get the next flight but I got to spend an extra week with my sweetheart....haha...how could I complain about that. All I could do is smile.

Remember to bring your marriage agreement with you...the hotel may want to see it.

Deb

QUOTE (sweet_peach @ Oct 7 2008, 10:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Thanks for your help.
My fiance contacted the hotel and its $120 a night.
Hopefully it will be better than staying in the city.

Thats weird ive flown RJ manyyyy times and went thru amman from Beirut and Riyadh and ive always been able to avoid the overnight stay in Amman. Maybe he can look into a different schedule.

Your correct Jess, but Hayz isnt like normal people he wants to take the "scenic tour" to Amman via a "bus" and then fly from there. Even though he can get a plane ticket from Beirut to Amman for little of nothing. To him he is saving more by taking this route (maybe a difference of $40).....

OYY i see! actually id loveeee to take the scenic trip!! my husband on the other hand would think that was nuts!

When is he coming??

He is Leaving Lebanon late on the 15th (around midnight or when ever the last bus is leaving) and should be in Jordan by the 16th sometime. Then he will be on the flight from Amman on the 17th. Should be in Atlanta just after midnight.
I have thought about flying to JFK on that Friday and waiting for him there. He is expecting me at the airport in Atlanta, but I thought it was be a good surprize to be in JFK.

Who would go to JFK and wait for their habibi???

I WOULD!!! I WOULD!!! AND I REALLY CAN'T STAND JFK! Had to come thru there on my last return trek and it was not fun! But for my habibi-- you bet! I'd do anything to be there when he first steps foot in his new country! Mabruuk on your visa- keep the rest of us vjers in your prayers please!!!-Amy

Edited by ARALB, 17 October 2008 - 11:45 PM.

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2008-10-17 23:43:00