Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	I need to know specifically what is in Packet 3	I'm sure that 99.9% of the time doing the medical exam in Kiev the day before the interview is solid advice. We are thankful that Lena went 1 month before her interview because she was forced to return the next week for 3 consecutive days for AFB sputum tests (TB screening). Apparently the good doctor there saw a questionable spot in one lung. She was cleared after the additional testing the following week and she had her interview 3 weeks later as scheduled. Always plan for the unexpected. Good luck! The other 0.5%, Lena and Igor	Lena and Igor	Male	Ukraine	2011-09-24 05:43:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	Good International Dress Size Converter	Are you sure she isn't a RUB woman? Oh, NM, I forgot. Alla would never stop talking. I am in Ukraine and have to behave myself, I hear rumors there are beautiful tall, slender women. with big eyes, long legs and high heels right outside and Alla wants to go for a walk. I will try not to notice them. Impossible not to notice! And Alla will know when you stretch your eyeballs. Be careful!	Lena and Igor	Male	Ukraine	2011-08-26 08:37:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	Miscellaneous topics all in one!	You bet. They have a lot of activity between innings, everything from ice cream eating contests, relay races, the crazy "Champ" the lake monster mascot. Plus the games tend to be a little more action packed than big-league games. Sergey shot 4 rounds of skeet today and did quite well. We shot two rounds, then grilled up some burgers to share with some of the other club guys and then shot two more rounds. It was a good day. We will pack up tomorrow and fly out for Moscow/Donetsk Tuesday. Alla was jealous when I told her we went shooting again and said to save her "some bullets" for when she gets back Have a great and safe trip!	Lena and Igor	Male	Ukraine	2011-08-22 08:06:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	Vaccinations	On the otherhand, Lena has brought her Russian vac record to the US. We will be going to a civil surgeon I have known personally for years soon. Question 1: can we translate the doc into English? Question 2: no DS-3025 - am I to understand that the civil surgeon will complete the I-693? Will the I-693 suffice as the proper vac document to be included for our AOS? Thanks a bunch! Lena and Igor P.S. Boy does she miss the mietro in Kharkov	Lena and Igor	Male	Ukraine	2011-09-28 11:05:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	Useful items done in Ukraine before arrival?	Bathroom Gels and cleansers now surround our main toylet (actual toilet). She removed them from the bath cabinet and they now surround the throne, just how she stored them in her apartment back in Kharkov. Right there where she needs them.	Lena and Igor	Male	Ukraine	2011-10-04 03:37:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	interview language?	Lena requested to be interviewed in Russian. The CO complied. Her Kiev interview lasted less than 15 minutes. She praised the experience. Evidence is what counts the most. Edited by Lena and Igor, 07 October 2011 - 04:30 AM.	Lena and Igor	Male	Ukraine	2011-10-07 04:29:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	CS and form I - 693	Any thoughts on whether Lena will need to have her vaccination records translated first before visiting a CS to complete DS-3025? Of course I can't decipher her record in the Ukrainian language. I'm afraid that she will need a couple more America specific vaccinations. Thanks. Igor	Lena and Igor	Male	Ukraine	2011-08-20 08:46:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	My Lady Has Been Approved	??????????!	Lena and Igor	Male	Ukraine	2011-10-26 08:51:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	Flights from Russia to the US	Fellow Detroiter, Kharkov, Ukraine to Detroit for Lena a few days after her early June interview. I'll buy her ticket locally on Aerosvit to Kiev and then KLM to Paris to Detroit. Only a 3 hour layover in Paris. If KLM flies from Moscow, check the pricing on the KLM website. I was pleasantly surprised. Good luck!	Lena and Igor	Male	Ukraine	2011-05-14 14:59:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	An American's adventures in Ukraine	Finished - ??????????? (Zavershenny?) http://www.google.co...211b9a6993d2.41	Lena and Igor	Male	Ukraine	2011-11-17 13:25:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	Wife's son is moving out already. I have concerns.	I want to again thank everyone for their feedback, comments, and general kindness and concern. Things are not going well with my wife. I have had to face the darkness that has become my life with her. I hate to sound Freudian, but it is always, at some level, about sex. My wife is frigid...maybe that's an old term but she doesn't need sex. But...she used to put on a great show and I would describe her performance as Oscar material. So, my life with her has been something like living with a porn star...when the director says: "Action!" she goes into the roll. When the director says: "Cut!" she rolls over and goes to sleep. I would ask her, "Hey, what about you?" and she'd make up some excuse. Other times she'd fake orgasms but as an experienced man...I knew it was probably fake...although, again, not a bad act. OK, so I've lived with this issue and resolved to try and move ahead but slowly over time our sex life has gotten mundane, routine, boring and scarce. I think the cancer interruption (though we still had occasional sex) only encouraged her to slack off her "roll playing." So...I didn't get one of those sex starved, 3 times a day, Russian wives that seems the stereotypical FSU woman. I would say, hey, maybe it's me that's the problem, but my wife doesn't use anything (toys, etc.) to gain pleasure. I've monitored that like a an investigator and I can say comfortably, she doesn't like and/or need sex. I could also say, hey, maybe there's someone else but given my wife's routine, doesn't drive, etc. I'd say not very likely. My wife is attractive, especially her body, so for awhile I guess that and her role playing was enough...but now it doesn't work. My wife's been acting weird for awhile but after a dispute (her term) she'd use her body to regain my acceptance, tolerance and generosity. But now that doesn't work. I'm not mesmerized anymore. And I'm tired. The last year of my life was perhaps the worst ever. I'm still not certain about the cancer and have other issues. Yet my wife has only added to my stress and fatigue and struggle. Rather than support me, she has become a burden. The "disputes" are coming more often and I think she's surprised her "sex acting" and body don't solve her problems anymore. My plan is to do nothing and provide her a basic amount of support...lodging, food, medical and "necessary" clothing...not Sergio Rossi shoes. That's it. I guess it will be a room mate deal. If she wants out, she'll have to take that step. I don't see any benefit to making a lawyer rich. I should remind everyone, I was married in Russia...so it is possible that she could go to Russia and get divorced by a simple piece of paper and a little money. I've have offered her a deal where I give her some money upfront, plus give her a few hundred a month for one year and a one-way plane ticket to Russia. In return, I get a divorce Russian style. This option gives her the possibility to return to the US but never darken my door again. She actually didn't reject the idea outright. I can only hope she'll go for it. But with her son here, it lessens the chance...but who knows? Whatever happens, I'm going to take a financial and emotional hit. I'm trying to minimize that hit...but as I have said, I'm scared for my future. VV - solid solution! The tip-off is that she fails to support you in your time of need. Not normal! She should take your overly generous offer now. I sense that it may not be on the table indefinitely. I wish you the best.	Lena and Igor	Male	Ukraine	2011-11-16 13:20:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	Panic In Detroit	She keeps telling me that she doesn't want a car, and will take the bus (ha!). In Detroit, are you kidding? No metro here. She'll acclimate in time as you suggest. She can always take the SMART bus to get around. I'm sure, after doing that for a while, she will find a way to get over her fear of driving.	Laser1	Male	Philippines	2011-03-12 10:50:00
United Kingdom	The 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!	QUOTE (Ellie-and-David @ Jun 9 2009, 09:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Damian P @ Jun 9 2009, 02:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Ellie-and-David @ Jun 9 2009, 10:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think the thing I dread about the whole situation the most, is navigating my way around London. I can understand why non-London residents may think it's a scary proposition, but it's really easy (unless there's a tube strike on, which there is right now, in which case it becomes an utter nightmare). Nobody due for interview in the next 48hrs is there? Because I'd be allowing a whole load of extra journey time if I were you. Thank that arsewipe Bob Crow and his RMT cronies for that one. I JUST looked on the website and saw that there is a tube strike!!! I am going to london on Thursday! Arghgrgrhgrghghhhhhhhhhhh.....I am figuring out a way to walk from London Victoria Coach station to Bond Street (a quick trip to snappy snaps!) and then on to Marble arch which is near my hotel. As if I wasn't stressed enough!!!!! I need a brandy or something you get a bus. the 73, takes you straight there. 73 stop is outside victoria coach station. its a long bendy bus. ther will also be extro buses on, so dont worry. you dont need to go to bond treet to get pics you can do that at victoria. the 73 stops at marble arch, near kfc and evans. simples!!! Edited by prima and jay, 09 June 2009 - 06:20 PM.	MissusM09	Female	United Kingdom	2009-06-09 18:18:00
United Kingdom	The 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!	QUOTE (MARM @ Jun 8 2009, 06:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good luck for today John and Camie!!! Oh and Ellie-and-David, I am looking forward to your interview date...not just to hear your good news of an approval of course but also we are hoping to get our passport issue resolved by June 12 as well. Good luck to both of us as well Looking forward to placing those shiny red stars, MARM congrats.xxx	MissusM09	Female	United Kingdom	2009-06-08 09:12:00
United Kingdom	The 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!	QUOTE (Gemmie @ Jun 4 2009, 01:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Glad to hear you're getting settled, MJ and mrs sdp. Let's hear the good news, Nik and Heather! well thanks mrs.sdp, my poe will be in detroit also. I hope I get a smooth ride like yourself. I got the co sponsor's papers, he forgot the tax return and we are still waiting on his birth cert. it took 4 weeks, as he is v busy to get this bloody far, now i dont know how long its gonna be before we get the rest. nonetheless the courier is booked, for next week. lets see what happens. x P	MissusM09	Female	United Kingdom	2009-06-04 07:09:00
United Kingdom	The 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!	QUOTE (Bob and Patricia @ May 30 2009, 10:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Can we get an AMEN from the choir?? And a red approved star would be nice too. Sorry didn't post earlier but we were busy with post-interview celebrations and just trying to get home from London. The interview went well... was kind of like flying in an plane.... Hours of boredom punctuated by seconds of sheer terror. Pat did really well even after drawing a complete memory blank and bumbling one question The long and the short. Took the train to London the day before. Stayed at the Marble Arch Inn... small but clean and inexpensive (£65 double bed, private shower and toilet) Did the tourist thing that afternoon/evening and got to bed early. Friday morning we left our suitcase along with laptops and mobile phones in the hotel lobby and walked to the embassy.. about a 15 minute trip. We arrived 30 min before her 9:00 appointment. There was no queue and we were ushered to security. I had to run back to Goulds with Pat's electronic remote car door opener. Once inside she was given #5015 and we sat down in the waiting area. Numbers 5003 and 5004 we just being called to the pre-screener/cashier as we sat down. We waited about 2 hours 20 minutes before we were called to the pre-screener. He took Pat's fingerprints, handed her her chest x-ray, and took the forms we needed to provide (Birth, Divorce, Police certificates, Affidavit of support and related documentation). I was directed to the cashier and paid the visa fee. We went back to our seats and waited 40 more minutes for the interview. We were called to an interview window, where the woman took Pats fingerprints again (Supposedly it was to confirm it was actually her). Pat was then sworn in, I was cautioned to keep my mouth shut, and the questions started. As I mentioned above she handled everything well except for a memory blank. The question was what was the name of the chat program we met on. Another question that kind of threw her was "how long have you dated?" Being an internet couple there was really no formal dating period in the sense of going out to dinner and taking in the pictures. Pat tried to explain this and overall I was very proud of her. Finally minutes/hours/days later the woman smiled and said she was happy to tell us that Pat's visa application had been approved. I almost let out a shout of joy and my normally cool. calm, and reserved brit allowed herself a few tears of happiness. We paid the courer fee, left the embassy, and plopped ourselves down in the grass of Grosvenor Square where we hugged, kissed, and hugged some more. We had lunch and a drink at a pub near the hotel. And then collected our bags, changed clothes into something more comfortable and knocked around town until it was time to catch the train home. Line problems on the main line forced a detour and we finally got back in Manchester an hour late.. very tired but happy that we were approved. Thank you one and all for the support you've given on this ride. Looking forward to seeing success stories coming out of London in the future. Bob and Pat congratulations..............................................xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx	MissusM09	Female	United Kingdom	2009-05-30 04:45:00
United Kingdom	The 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!	QUOTE (John and Camie @ May 29 2009, 05:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good luck Bob and Patricia! Happy POE Moira!! good luck on POE and good luck bob and pat. As for me, I am weaning myself away from the vj forum, I need to as this is making it so much harder especially as I see ppl getting their visa's, finishing up stuff,saying goodbye to friends and family, aaaaaaaarghhhh ( I so want it to be me!!!) it just puts my nerves on edge. I have limited myself to one vj read per week ( if that). Is there anyone else here like me with the pending documents thingy that feels this way? that reading vj makes the waiting worse? I know this site is a blessing dont get me wrong, but right about now, with the waiting....ooooh my goodness..	MissusM09	Female	United Kingdom	2009-05-29 09:21:00
United Kingdom	The 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!	QUOTE (MARM @ May 27 2009, 04:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Gemma12nel @ May 27 2009, 09:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Marm, I see on your time line it says receiving passport back 5th June, how do you know that? We are receiving the passport back from the UKHO, not the embassy by the deadline of June 05, according to the UKHO. After we get it back, we send it to the embassy for the K-1 visa. marm, i totally know how you feel i dont like to be blindsided by things i could have prevented... so you were right to ask. I'm here going out of my tiny, overactive mind, because i'm like enough with the waiting already. nonetheless we have all the papers collected, and i'll be recieving them sometime this or next week. still have a question about id for the i-134 though, rang DOS she seems to think the ssn card and driving licence would be ok. though she sounded nice, she didnt seem like an expert on immigration rules and such. i'm not crossing my fingers, i'm gonna dot the i's and cross the t's he is just going to have to get a birth cert and fax it to me. they dont need originals? am i correct? Edited by prima and jay, 27 May 2009 - 10:52 AM.	MissusM09	Female	United Kingdom	2009-05-27 10:51:00
United Kingdom	The 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!	QUOTE (MARM @ May 26 2009, 10:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Those that were approved pending additional documents: I have a friend who interviewed out of London for K-1 on May 22nd. She was issued a 221(g) for co-sponsor I-134. She was told by the interviewer that they are awaiting her forms, that's all, nothing about being approved or anything like that. Her fiance called DOS to find out, and he was told that her case is under processing, last updated May 22nd (they day of her interview). Does this mean she is under Admin Processing? Or does this mean that they are waiting on her required documents? If she is under Admin Processing, would her case be updating after May 22nd? Or is it safe to think that her case has just been suspended due to her pending documents and that the words "under processing" don't mean she is under Admin Processing? I guess her fiance should call DOS and ask outright if she is under background checks in Washington or whether they are ONLY waiting for her co-sponsor documents, but if anyone can share a similar experience, please do!!! when you ring DOS they will say that you are in AP, admin processing. yes i panicked when i heard that too. it just means they are waiting for the forms. when your friend was interviewed and she received the blue form, which part of the 221g was ticked, if its the first paragraph, then its safe to say just hand in the forms, if its the second paragraph then its the bad AP, the one that can take anything from 1 day to 1 year to sort out as they do background checks and so forth. i however asked the lady if i was approved, she said yes. maybe your friend should have asked there and then.. Edited by prima and jay, 26 May 2009 - 06:50 PM.	MissusM09	Female	United Kingdom	2009-05-26 18:48:00
United Kingdom	The 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!	QUOTE (Nich-Nick @ May 25 2009, 07:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Forgot to say...if you look at item #1 on the I-134 where they are asking about where the sponsor was born. Then it goes on asking for more info if the person was not born in the US. (Question 1, a-e) The extra evidence supports whatever the co-sponsor answers to that section. London may not be as strict with the I-134 proofs. The AOS affidavit is stricter and I'm sure they ask for those things so that's why we normally tell people to get them for the I-134 too. The instructions don't mention it, so maybe just signing and swearing that everything is true will be enough. no he is a usc. he'll just have to get a birth certificate.	MissusM09	Female	United Kingdom	2009-05-25 14:19:00
United Kingdom	The 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!	hello, can someone please help. we are about ready to send these forms off to the embassy, the embassy was supposed to get back to me they didnt. can anyone tell me here if the co sponsor can use driving licence and social security card as a form of id? looked all over the web nothing. please help x Primaandjay	MissusM09	Female	United Kingdom	2009-05-25 13:30:00
United Kingdom	The 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!	QUOTE (MARM @ May 22 2009, 05:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (PB&JAM @ May 22 2009, 07:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> thanks guys! talked about it more with paul, the CO just made it seem like we have a few papers to fill out n it has to be sent to DHS. he gave paul the forms we need to fill out, he's sending some for me to fill out too, plus we need letters of extreme hardship. we submit those n then Embasy will contact us with what to do with his passport. i'll post over in waivers tomorw. havent been to bed n its after 5am. i'll need a bit of time to recover, and need sleep. nerve wracking day ended in me bawling my eyes out. i'll be ok. we'll get through this. thanks everyone! =) sorry to be the bummer of the group! PB&JAM, don't be sorry! I am sorry that you both are having to go through this, but you guys will pull through, it is just a bit longer delay in the process, that's all ultimately. Fill out the forms and follow their instructions exactly. Also, check out the waivers sub-forum topic here on this website as others have recommended. We are all here to help you guys pull through! omg, i felt my heart jump when I read your news, I know what its like to wait a bit longer, but this...........you are able to get through this. And like everyone has said, we are here to support you... I will resist the urge to give wanton advice... all i can think of right now is how you feel, how you see your future.. when you are ready for the next move the advice will be there.. xxx as a suggestion, a lawyer is a great idea, my best mate is a very good immigration lawyer, if you want you can hit me up in private and we can talk about you getting in contact. primandjay Edited by prima and jay, 22 May 2009 - 05:29 PM.	MissusM09	Female	United Kingdom	2009-05-22 17:28:00
United Kingdom	The 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!	QUOTE (H&V @ May 20 2009, 12:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (mrs_sdp @ May 20 2009, 08:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Where are you flying into and have you found any reasonably priced flights? I actually thought that one way tickets would be cheaper ... duh ... I've been pricing return flights which are half the price! Flying into Dulles, and actually I have found one-way flights with one stop are cheaper than direct returns (which, yes, are cheaper than direct one-way). The stopover would be in Dublin (the immigration might be there - although possibly not for Aer Lingus flights to Dulles!) so I am trying to decide..... Congrats on the medical Ellie and David! Magpie - you'll have to let me know if Thorpe Park is any good - I might be going there myself Monday! Er who is cheaper? I have tried the one way thing and to detroit its aalllll expensivo. tell me what you used please?	MissusM09	Female	United Kingdom	2009-05-20 09:32:00
United Kingdom	The 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!	QUOTE (prima and jay @ May 18 2009, 08:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Alixhilary @ May 18 2009, 04:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey All! Just want to say that my visa coming 2mos..... Finally Hope everyone doesnt have to wait as long as I did! Rich yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah.. see there is hope hun. congrats. time to saddle up for the next ride. I'm really happy for ya. xx and norway's song was catchy like ..............swine flu. Not good.....and why did he keep grinning all the time. England's song was awful but her voice was good,............	MissusM09	Female	United Kingdom	2009-05-18 14:22:00
United Kingdom	The 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!	QUOTE (Alixhilary @ May 18 2009, 04:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey All! Just want to say that my visa coming 2mos..... Finally Hope everyone doesnt have to wait as long as I did! Rich yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah.. see there is hope hun. congrats. time to saddle up for the next ride. I'm really happy for ya. xx Edited by prima and jay, 18 May 2009 - 02:19 PM.	MissusM09	Female	United Kingdom	2009-05-18 14:18:00
United Kingdom	The 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!	QUOTE (prima and jay @ May 16 2009, 11:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (discoduck @ May 16 2009, 07:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (discoduck @ May 16 2009, 02:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (KnightAndMagpie @ May 16 2009, 02:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (discoduck @ May 16 2009, 09:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (MonkeyJuice @ May 12 2009, 01:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Woo hoo!!! yay!! Congratulations Marm! a big happy dance for you So pleased things worked out for you after all the unbelievable stress! Congratulations Moira! Hope the medical goes well! Such good news for May interviews, lets hope it continues! What kind of name is Monkey Juice? Sounds really silly to me... Says Discoduck... :: Grooves :: And when the duck quacks, immigrants listen! Magpie. Only kidding! Shoulda put people listen! norway won! i mean ..........did you hear that song. Eurovision rocks for just the amount of jokes it gives you every year, its the gift that keeps on giving. <a href="http://www.meez.com/primahen70" title="Meez 3D avatars and free games."><img src="http://images.meez.com/user/1/5/0/0/7/2/0/8/15007208_bodyshot_300x400.gif" alt="Meez 3D avatar avatars games" border="0" /></a> I will miss eurovision when i go. though i'm aghast that norway won! i mean ..........did you hear that song. Eurovision rocks for just the amount of jokes it gives you every year, its the gift that keeps on giving	MissusM09	Female	United Kingdom	2009-05-16 17:40:00
United Kingdom	The 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!	QUOTE (discoduck @ May 16 2009, 07:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (discoduck @ May 16 2009, 02:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (KnightAndMagpie @ May 16 2009, 02:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (discoduck @ May 16 2009, 09:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (MonkeyJuice @ May 12 2009, 01:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Woo hoo!!! yay!! Congratulations Marm! a big happy dance for you So pleased things worked out for you after all the unbelievable stress! Congratulations Moira! Hope the medical goes well! Such good news for May interviews, lets hope it continues! What kind of name is Monkey Juice? Sounds really silly to me... Says Discoduck... :: Grooves :: And when the duck quacks, immigrants listen! Magpie. Only kidding! Shoulda put people listen! norway won! i mean ..........did you hear that song. Eurovision rocks for just the amount of jokes it gives you every year, its the gift that keeps on giving. <a href="http://www.meez.com/primahen70" title="Meez 3D avatars and free games."><img src="http://images.meez.com/user/1/5/0/0/7/2/0/8/15007208_bodyshot_300x400.gif" alt="Meez 3D avatar avatars games" border="0" /></a>	MissusM09	Female	United Kingdom	2009-05-16 17:29:00
United Kingdom	The 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!	QUOTE (laura819 @ May 15 2009, 05:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (KAT&Allie @ May 15 2009, 12:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (H&V @ May 15 2009, 11:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Happy to report we are approved!!!! Wow, now the rest of my life can begin! On the train home now so will write a full report later but wanted to say thank you to everyone on here for all the help, advice and support we've received. This place has been a godsend and I intend to stay with it for all the other processes and form filling to come. So thank you!! Gimme one of those shiny stars please! CONGRATS H&V!!! Nice to see another approval. BTW, my visa turned up this morning. Had a text last night but still refused to believe it will be delivered until it was sitting in my hand. The courier couldn't find the address so he made it with 2 minutes to spare to 8am. I've reschedule the flight for this Sunday and I had an almighty fight with Virgin's customer representative but after 45 minutes on the phone, we managed to agree to something. Cheeky so ad so said he'll send my e-ticket in 48 hours. By then I lost the will to live and just pointed out that I'll hopefully, be on the plane already by then. We definitely spoke different languages today as his English was really difficult to understand. Done and dusted and I'm off. Good luck to everybody and especially to all of you still waiting for your interview dates or to get your actual visas from the Embassy. Ah! I am SO happy for you that you finally have your visa!!! Good luck at POE! congrats, on your visa.... 1 question: why are some members here senior and gold>>>>>>>>>>>>???? do you get benefits with that? lol just asking congrats again on the visa, you too h&v	MissusM09	Female	United Kingdom	2009-05-15 11:34:00
United Kingdom	The 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!	QUOTE (KnightAndMagpie @ May 15 2009, 11:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Huzzah for H&V! And Gemmie, I'm still hanging around my student halls waiting for reception to call me and say the courier service is here...eeeeeeeeee. I'm more or less gonna be anchored here all day until they deliver it. I cannot WAIT, and now I have to think of creative ways of entertaining myself while I do said waiting... Now, let's see, if it takes about twenty minutes to half an hour for lunch... Magpie. i think you should play hopscotch! better yet "It" just run around tagging people, saying " your'e IT" and run off............. its all fun and games till you get your visa, this process makes you mad so hopefully they will understand.	MissusM09	Female	United Kingdom	2009-05-15 06:04:00
United Kingdom	The 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!	hello, To those of you that have been approved but you have to give additional documentation, i started a little thread about it. Could you please put in some of your experiences, not just for me but for others too. its not easy you know that, especially because its a bit of a delay when you are so close..........so have a look and post your story. much appreciated. lol had to laugh about the hpv thing.......whewww xx P	MissusM09	Female	United Kingdom	2009-05-15 06:01:00
United Kingdom	The 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!	QUOTE (Gemmie @ May 14 2009, 11:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (prima and jay @ May 14 2009, 10:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i know this might be slightly of topic though not really because its inregards to gettign this visa. for co sponsor's can they use a driving licence and social security card as a form of id??? c.s. doesnt have passport or birth certificate???? cananyone help thanks I wasn't even asked for anything to show the co-sponsor's nationality or asked. I had a birth certiificate with me, but he just took her tax return (for 2008) and that was it!! I do know someone else was put on hold for not having anything though; and I know that you can get a driving lisence and SSC as a non US-citizen, so I don't know what else you could have.. maybe they could go to their registry office and get a B.C?? oooh, sounds promising, Kat&Allie... I hope you all get your passports ASAP!! yeah but i got red head-blonde cow face. Does she deal with it when all the pending docs come in i wonder. i'd rather not risk it, though....will have to see what happens.........better yet i will ring DOS or the exorbitant- wait too long- mostly scottish operators (???)- dont know much about anything line. yaaaaaay	MissusM09	Female	United Kingdom	2009-05-14 06:28:00
United Kingdom	The 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!	QUOTE (KAT&Allie @ May 14 2009, 09:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (prima and jay @ May 13 2009, 11:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah so sorry to hear about you missing your wedding day. did they give you a time for when it will be done? can you get back any of the money you spent on your wedding, you know venue and such.??? So am I, believe me . And all we wanted is to be together. Who would have thought we had to put up with so much cr*p?! The major expense was the caterer and we had to put down 75% deposit which we lost but overall I'd rather lose it all and be together than this. Money is money, it comes and goes but the moments that we haven't spent together be reclaimed. We'll just have to live longer to make up for the lost time QUOTE (Nik+Heather @ May 13 2009, 05:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> On a different note, Nik got packet 4 today, and our interview is June 4, 8am!!! Hoping the medical follow up is completed in time! I am just thrilled! YEA!!! Glad you finally got the date. Good luck and all. Just to keep you all posted with my story, I had an email from the Embassy last night (after I sent the 2nd coded email to them this week) that said "Unfortunately we were misinformed by the Immigrant Visa Unit and you visa was not issued until today (13th). Your passport has passed to the courier service for delivery to you. Sincerely, Consular Information Unit CONS/VISAS/CIU/ak ". I simply don't believe them any more and until I actually see my passport, I won't be able to believe whatever they say. Note that they didn't apologise or offer any explanation. That would be too much to expect, I suppose... I did call the couriers this morning and of course they haven't received anything for me. At this point, I'd be more surprised if they said, yes, they have something to deliver to me. Anyway, that's the story so far. i know this might be slightly of topic though not really because its inregards to gettign this visa. for co sponsor's can they use a driving licence and social security card as a form of id??? c.s. doesnt have passport or birth certificate???? cananyone help thanks	MissusM09	Female	United Kingdom	2009-05-14 04:11:00
United Kingdom	The 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!	QUOTE (paul. @ May 13 2009, 11:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It's not me missing my wedding day, I'm already married, but just another one of the few who seem to have been approved but are waiting longer than we were informed it would take for our visa to actually arrive. i know its not you, i replied to another person on the list.......... forget the name. her visa hasnt arrived yet.	MissusM09	Female	United Kingdom	2009-05-13 06:41:00
United Kingdom	The 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!	QUOTE (paul. @ May 13 2009, 10:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> On one hand, I am glad it is not just me then, as that eases my mind a little. I know what you mean about not sleeping, I went to sleep at 2am and was pottering around the house at 4am and even managed to speak to my wife before she went to bed! Maybe the Embassy are struggling this month, I don't know, but one thing I have had enough with, is waiting. I submitted my I-130 384 days ago, so I think I've waited long enough to finally join my wife in the USA! But it is all we can do, an moan on VJ of course, because we're all in the same boat on the same journey! aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah so sorry to hear about you missing your wedding day. did they give you a time for when it will be done? can you get back any of the money you spent on your wedding, you know venue and such.??? finallly pinned down friend who's sending in co sponsor stuff, hopefully by end of week but to me looking at this its still cutting it fine, i dont need any margin of error, have booked my flight for the 6th of july. hoping the rest of your lives together goes smoother than this bs ....xxxx P	MissusM09	Female	United Kingdom	2009-05-13 05:00:00
United Kingdom	The 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!	QUOTE (KnightAndMagpie @ May 11 2009, 08:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (MARM @ May 11 2009, 10:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Everyone I need help!!! Just forgot about something so obvious! What is the exact interview fee for K-1? Can you pay by credit card or cash? And what types of credit cards are accepted? Someone please let me know ASAP!!! You can pay by either and the fee is $131 and you can pay in cash or with a Visa or Mastercard credit card. I'm not sure what the others were -- but I'd recommend he take out cash (either in GBP or dollars). Magpie. this is so funny, because I know half of that is just nerves and excitement.....i paid for it with my credit card.. check the exchange rate the embassy , or with your bank. its almost over....kind of xx p	MissusM09	Female	United Kingdom	2009-05-11 14:59:00
United Kingdom	The 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!	QUOTE (MARM @ May 11 2009, 02:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Rob&Dawn @ May 11 2009, 08:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> MARM & Mrs sdp - good luck with your interviews tomorrow. Thanks everyone for the best wishes...but right now the worry is we have not heard back from the embassy via email and DOS still reports the interview to be as scheduled tomorrow. The plan is even if we do not hear from the embassy today, will call DOS for advice...or otherwise he will still show up tomorrow and see what happens. wish you all the best at the embassy, i'm sure it will be ok. thanks for the best wishes and hopefully her visa will arrive today. xx	MissusM09	Female	United Kingdom	2009-05-11 09:09:00
United Kingdom	The 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!	QUOTE (MARM @ May 10 2009, 10:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (KAT&Allie @ May 10 2009, 02:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi guys, I know I haven't been in touch for a while...too busy packing and sorting things out before my departure and the wedding. But all this has now been postponed. As some of you may remember, I had my interview on 29th April and was told to expect my passport back within 5 working days. well, 5 days have come and gone by and still no passport. DOS is saying it hasn't been printed yet!!!! #######!!!! I was supposed to fly out today and the wedding was organisedd for this coming Tuesday. It seems that everybody will be there exept for the bride !!!! He flew back to Florida by himself today... it was heartbreaking waving goodbye to him... Absolutely gutted.... DOS is saying that it's at Embassy's discretion when they print the visas and they can take as long as they want and we just need to sit tight and wait. Honestly, I thought that getting NOA2 was hard but this - I have never expected or would have believed. My fiance will be calling his congressman first thing tomorrow morning to find what the hell is going on. But the boat has sailed - I shall still miss my own wedding... Can't find words to explain how devastated I feel right now... as we haven't waited long enough to get our NOA2.... I'm off to cry some more... So sorry that you have to put up with this! It is really nerve-wracking that even after a successful interview you cant be at ease until you actually have the visa in your hand...because of cases like this. I also agree with MonkeyJuice, call the embassy's extortion line and inform them of the issue...at least get the email code to find out if they are of no help on the phone. I hope that you get your visa ASAP, I know that the wedding is this Tuesday, maybe you could fly out Monday? If you get the visa in hand before the end of the day Monday you could still make it...I wish you all the best, let us know if you hear anything. I wish you get your visa tomorrow in the morning! i'm so sorry to hear of tis. i too am upset, because i have to wait for the co sponsor forms because red head blonde cow face wouldnt take the employer letter as evidence of support alongside the tax return. we are now waiting on a friend to help us out, who is not answering his phone, and doesnt understand the urgency. i ve resigned from one of my jobs and booked my ticket. i cant explain how heartbreaking this is to be so close, and not have visa in hand. spent the whole weekend inside because i just dont want to be out there, i feel dead inside from worry, hope, and all the rest. i want you to get married and be happy, even though you may not have the same faith as me i will pray for you that it goes well. lol cant hurt huh... xxxxxxxxx prima	MissusM09	Female	United Kingdom	2009-05-10 17:49:00
United Kingdom	The 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!	QUOTE (sammills89 @ May 6 2009, 11:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeah that's what I thought also. I'm going to make an appointment with my GP for next week and get it sorted I hope, judging by her letter she just wants me to clarify the situation and as you said, state that I am no harm to myself or anyone else in the future. Such a mess, really isn't easy! i had this same issue. Now i know what you are going through exactly, what the "nice" irish doctor will say if they see evidence of self harm ( suicide, or abuse) is for a psychiatric evaluation. this will set you back about 250 up to 500 pounds. shop around though and you will get a good deal, go with the Priory if you can they are reasonable and have a good reputation. after that you will be approved via the medical and be sent off to the embassy. this is worst case scenario however. just be prepared. i know how u must be hating the fact that u were so honest, in the long run it pays off. all the best prima and jay	MissusM09	Female	United Kingdom	2009-05-07 16:11:00
United Kingdom	The 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!	QUOTE (Stinkerpotsam @ Apr 24 2009, 10:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Marty J @ Apr 24 2009, 01:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Another approval here! *does a little dance* Congrats to all! congrats...... we had the interview today, and was told to get a new form sent to them.. thats why i'm asking. its ok i know what to do now. london embassy is not that bad its just the waiting. i thank god i dont have to go back there. well in 2 weeks or so i should have my visa in hand then i have to think about the next stage of this journey.....anyone know any good shipping agents lol...... congrats to all of us approvees for this week..muahx	MissusM09	Female	United Kingdom	2009-04-24 16:55:00
United Kingdom	The 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!	QUOTE (Marty J @ Apr 24 2009, 09:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Another approval here! *does a little dance* Congrats to all! do a little dance.....make a little love......get down tonight........get down tonight.......	MissusM09	Female	United Kingdom	2009-04-24 15:27:00