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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember K-1 2009 Filers VSC

OMG! OMG!! OMG!!! That's all I can say, OMG. We were approved!!!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:
I received an email at 9:45 this evening. I just got home a few minutes ago and read it...I can't believe it. I'm on cloud 9 and it's too late to call anyone so I'll share the good news with me mates. Finish your chores early mates because we be havin a party tomorrow night and I be bringin the rum...drinks all around.

Looks like VSC decided to start working on Dec. filers, finally. Captain, I am happy to prove ourselves wrong about our approval predictions of Mar. 22. lol

I hope to see more celebrating from ye mates this week, especially Matt. :yes:

Hang in there mates!



I think I broke out the dancing Christopher Walken too soon!!! Amazing news, I am so happy that we're seeing some December filers get approved.

Didn't I say this would be a good week? C'mon VSC... Let's go!

:dance:
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-03-16 05:29:00
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On another note...I just looked at my case status on uscis.gov and I can't believe it I had another touch today 3/15/10 :wow: :wow: :wow:
Keep your fingers crossed for me please everyone...take care!!!

Matt


C'mon VSC, keep giving Matty here the love touches.. :thumbs:
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-03-15 18:14:00
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Jared,

Another good fine...you never cease to amaze me. I just didn't realize that Christopher Walken could dance. Although, I think
some of it was over dubbed with a body double.

It's high time to plunder another barrel of rum. :yes: Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrr



LOL, thanks Mark.. Anything I can do to help put a smile on other's faces... Just another Monday in paradise.. :dance:
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-03-15 17:19:00
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#1: People do not update their timelines
#2: There was a decent movement last week on petitions
#3: VJ filers do not represent a statistically significant sample of filers

~ Captain Martyshk


Yup, me and Milagros still sitting pretty at 160 on Iggy's Top 200. :rofl:
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-03-15 17:18:00
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No, I understand it. Just don't take what I say the wrong way. It's just something that you shouldn't utter at the embassy.

I call my fiancee "wife", even though we are not legally married, but that's what I call her and I know what you're saying :)



My fiancee has been calling me her hubby even before I proposed.. :rofl:
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-03-14 20:09:00
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thanks sister for the support! hehe will try to dance a little, need to cheer up myself !


Whenever I'm feeling a little down, I reach for my Weapon of Choice.. :rofl:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZbckwYY9r4


Cheers,

-Jared
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-03-14 19:51:00
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thanks for your replies!

Seems that we wont hear anything this coming week but we are almost middle of march already so april is not that far. It is just very hard all this waiting, really sucks indeed. I already asked my boyfriend to start doing his 134 for so once we get the NOA2 we already have everything done. Ill keep my positive thoughts to me and everyone from dec. Fingers crossed and cant wait to start the countdown to see my boy again. I am still trying to figured out this website, i dont know how to do the estimated dates and if does really works or not.

have u all a great night and hoping to hear some dec approves during this week!


Please substitue "brother" in my post to "sister" :lol:

Keep the faith... I'm hoping for a big week, but it might not happen.. Just keep positive, and keep dancing.. :dance:
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-03-14 19:42:00
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Hey everyone,

this is the first time i am writing something on VJs website. Just got my account to see whats happening with process from december. Got my NOA1 on dec 16th and since that nothing. I am doing my process with vermont too. I have a friend who s doing her process at california office and she already got her NOA2, shes Jan 19th! I was so happy for her but so mad I was a month before and nothing yet. Does anyone has any idea when we are going to hear something from them? I was having a hard time dealing with process, I am too anxious so since beg of march i am not sleeping well. I know a lot of you guys are having same problems like me. My fiancee wont be able to come visit anymore, its expensive plane tkt plus we need some more for wedding and AOS. I wish we could be able to see our parterns at least beg o jun, u think it will be possible? I cant wait for all this pressure be over .


Take a deep breath my brother.. The Vermont Service Center is going just a wee bit pokier than the California Service Center.. The weather in New England has been kind of cold and crappy, not to mention the 2 months approvals you were seeing a few months back are non-existent. In all honesty we are looking at 4 month approvals for K1's out of Vermont.. Does it suck? Yes sir it does.. But I tell you what, it's totally worth the wait..

Based on some hypothetical guessing after taking a few swigs at rum, our mathematicians are guessing that the last week of March will be our time to shine.. We're all in the same boat.. The wait sucks, we miss our loved ones, and we're watching the California folks churning these out like nobody's business.. But not to fear.. For our day will come.

:thumbs:
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-03-14 19:16:00
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yep let them show us what they are made of, in terms of how fast they can really work :)


I'm thinking this could be a very interesting week for you, me, PJ, and the Captain.. Hoist the sails!

Ahoy!!!
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-03-14 18:44:00
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lets see them NOA2's for all...if not this new week then within the month :)


I'm with Jenine on this one.. Give em' hell VSC! :thumbs:
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-03-14 18:26:00
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In any case, it's been quiet here for a bit. I noticed... I assume people are starting to feel the strain of waiting, that comes with a 3 month mark (or 2 month, or 1 month, it's different for everyone).

Just try to stay positive. Start getting your financial paperwork. Find out about police reports (most of them are valid 6-12 months, depending on a consulate)


Yeah, I've been kind of lurking on the boards as opposed to posting.. I'm a little worn down, too many late nights thinking and early mornings chatting. My fiancee is in a nursing review course so our chatting time is mostly during my morning routine.. It's a tough stretch, and I'm not headed back to Phil until May 1st.. To be honest, I'm more on edge about seeing her, than worrying about the NOA2..

I figure it'll come sometime in April, and I should be able to have the visa in her hand mid-June. :thumbs:

Jenine, your story cracked me up.. :star:
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-03-10 19:42:00
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To be a skeptic and a downer of our ship, I'm a have to go with VSC finishing November around 20th of March and then maybe getting onto US.

I expect at least some December approvals in last week of March


How we doing boss? I've seen us all jump a few more spaces on the Igor's List.. Looks like it's been a good week so far!
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-03-10 16:16:00
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Weekend was great, now back to our regularly scheduled craziness..

I'm hoping that the November filers thread is wrapped up this week (ie; nobody else waiting on approvals).. It would be great to see a few December folks get responses soon..

:thumbs:
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-03-08 07:52:00
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I mean BRING BACK another keg of rum... From your BBQ................... Mabye I'll be able to talk normal again at sunrise.......... :thumbs:



I just gotta add this one.. Hope you had an awesome birthday PJ.

Wa0gVvUW-94

Edited by Jared and May, 07 March 2010 - 09:02 PM.

Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-03-07 21:01:00
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Today's our 3 months as well...

I'm headed over to my parents this evening to grill up a few burgers and enjoy some good company and laughs..

I thought this video is very fitting.... Keep your chins up :thumbs:


uMyCa35_mOg
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-03-07 16:51:00
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Welcome aboard... BTW I see nobody mentioned that we just got a parrot last week so look out for parrot ####### on the decks..

That ###### is slippery...You can fall overboard .......... :help: If you do someone will throw you a line... Then again mabye someone won't because they will be too drunk to hear you SCREAMMMMMMMMMMM :help:


I just stepped in some parrot s#*t this morning.. arrr, was a mighty fine evening of rum and debauchery.

Hope the birthday was good too PJ..

Hoist the sales Captain, tis blue skies ahead! ARRRRRRRRR!

But I do have just one question.......

s4A-fEw4iWM
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-03-06 08:19:00
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Happy birthday, I'm already drunk so I've done my part...

Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-03-05 19:36:00
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Yarrrrr! Posted Image


That's friggin brilliant..
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-03-04 21:53:00
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I celebrated with a few tall Blue Moon's... Head's spinning, tomorrow morning is going to be rough..

Oh yeah..

ARRRRRRR.. Someone should make a pirate emoticon.
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-03-04 21:25:00
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This video's title is very fitting.. Plus it's a cool video, non-pirate related... Hahaha!

Happy Wednesday evening one and all!

qybUFnY7Y8w

wow that was fast congrates


Am I the only December VSC filer that tries to sleep at a reasonable hour? AJ - it's 1AM on a school night!! :devil:
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-03-03 20:20:00
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Here comes the Captain's wench, with a couple of rounds.... Drink up fellas.. It's almost Wednesday!

Posted Image
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-03-02 21:58:00
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It's done and done, let's move on please.

We are all sailing towards the same destinations. So let's have a drunken party when we all get there :P


Here here!!


Posted Image

Edited by Jared and May, 02 March 2010 - 09:32 PM.

Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-03-02 21:29:00
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Posting this one on behalf of PJ & the Captain..

I believe the big fella is the VSC, and the ragamuffins are us December filers.. Drink up..
:dance:

f4A-uBU0BEw
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-03-02 19:08:00
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Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!

Edited by Jared and May, 02 March 2010 - 06:56 PM.

Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-03-02 18:55:00
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I just have one thing to say about the mini drama that's been going on between the Nov/Dec threads..

“Je me rends!”

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Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-03-02 07:11:00
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Jim - i wouldn't go putting your number on her as we never know who will get hold of it


LOL I second that.. You've got some looney tunes on here.. Except for A&J who is the only normal of the bunch :D
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-02-28 14:24:00
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Thanks for the medical advice..I understand what you mean.... I'll try the knee to chest stretch I have seen enough Ice here [in the streets] in the past 2 months to last me 10 years...............

Just got off the phone with Colombia...The Parrot is in hand...It is Bule,Green, and Red,with some yellow feathers mixed in...

Now we need to name the Parrot !!



And if you want Froot Loops, bring the ruckus / Toucan Sam ain't nothing to f#!* with.


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Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-02-28 09:01:00
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BTW - wanted to point out that I did see a Nov 20 NOA1 date.. That's pretty awesome.. Almost touches the last week of November, and don't forget the Thanksgiving holiday..

Wonder if we might see a few Dec filers NOA2's popping out in 2 weeks? I'd certainly drink to that.. BTW.. I don't know if anyone else diggin the pirate theme has thought about

HROJflp4-EY
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-02-25 21:07:00
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I think it would be hilarious if a team of December filers met up in Vermont, and greeted the USCIS staffers with bottles of rum.. Probably wouldn't speed up adjudications.. But it would be great.. Fun..

Oh yeah.. ARRRRRR!!!


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Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-02-25 20:58:00
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PJ, what's on tap for this evening's festivities?

How we looking on the Oct/Nov filers front?
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-02-25 19:22:00
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LOL I think the whole lot of us are off our rockers..

Did that damn groundhog see his shadow? I checked the 10 day and it's like snow or semi-snow.. We had rain or snow, or slush, or something yesterday.. Not sure what to call it..

Hahaha.. Happy Thursday boys & girls..


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Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-02-25 07:10:00
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Jared,
It's time for another sea faring poem to keep the spirits high................. Your first one was great!!
Come on matie you can do it !!!!!!!!!!! Our Captain awaits your words.............


I don't know about you guys, but all this talk about drinking & celebrating made me think of a certain pirate tune.. So for all of you buccaneers out there in VJ-land, here's one for Captain Panama Jack Sparrow..

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Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me.
We pillage, we plunder, we rifle, and loot,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.
We kidnap and ravage and don't give a hoot,
Drink up me 'earties, yo ho.

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me.
We extort, we pilfer, we filch, and sack,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.
Maraud and embezzle, and even high-jack,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me.
We kindle and char, inflame and ignite,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.
We burn up the city, we're really a fright,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.

We're rascals, scoundrels, villans, and knaves,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.
We're devils and black sheep, really bad eggs,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me.
We're beggars and blighters, ne'er-do-well cads,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.
Aye, but we're loved by our mommies and dads,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-02-24 19:50:00
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I'm in.. :devil:
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-02-24 19:46:00
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True that, everything you need immigration advice-wise can be found here.. I didn't go with a lawyer and saved at least $1,000 to not pay a $15/hr paralegal fill out forms for me.. Chatting helps, drinking helps, ranting here helps..

Oh, and don't go poking at the November filers.. They're old and cranky.. :jest:
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-02-23 19:13:00
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Welcome to the ship!

As before, I advise a couple of things:
- DO NOT compare your timlines to others
- Prepare to wait 5 months for NOA-2 and be pleasantly surprised when it arrives early
- After 3-4 months, if you don't have your NOA-2 ask your fiancee to start with police report (it's valid for 6moths to a year, based on your consulate and it takes couple of weeks to get, so it's nice to have it in hand before NOA-2 even)
- Get your fiancee to obtain her immunization records, so it can be transcribed onto the form during her medical

And as always, update us on your progress and try to stay positive, as hard as it is.

Sincerely yours,

Martyshk


You forgot to mention that we always refer to MapT as "Oh Captain, my Captain" :thumbs:
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-02-23 13:32:00
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Daily communications is key for us.. Keeps us going.. We also don't use the webcam every day so that when we do it's a nice surprise to see each other's faces. She loves Yahoo Messenger but I prefer Skype.. I log all chats so we can print them off before she goes for her interview..

I too am very happy to see November filers getting approved.. It's a good sign.. Maybe by the end of March we'll start to see December filers approved. :dance:
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-02-22 20:29:00
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They compiled a spreadsheet of all K-1 petitions submitted per day for various days and some dumba$$ sent that data to their senator.
Problem with that is.....you are technically not allowed to look up other people's cases on USCIS website.

So that's what VSC is being aware of.

Also, it's funny, every day there's a "omg i've been waiting so long i'm going insane" November filer's thread.

Some people in here are coming up on 3 months already too, but I've yet to see anyone here freak out. I'm also pretty sure that come April we'll start seeing approvals here



Ahhhh, thank you "Oh Captain, My Captain.." Didn't realize all the drama that the November peeps are stirring up. :D

At least today whizzed by pretty fast don't you think? I have spent the past two days doing some side work for a local small business. We upgraded their whole network from Windows XP to Windows 7.. It would have gone a bit smoother if all of their applications were compatible.. Oh well, a little extra coin in the pocket and two days further into the process.. To be honest, my countdown is really for May 1st for when I go visit my fiancee.. We're going to meet up in Manila and then take a side excursion to Bohol, then fly back to see her folks.. Every day gone by is another day closer to being together..

Stay strong my fellow December filers..
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-02-21 21:11:00
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What's done is done .... Deleted or not VSC is very aware of it now..I just hope we as Dec. filers are not going to get burned by their fire!!


Sorry I'm a bit slow, didn't have my full cup-o-joe yet.. What's going on with the VSC being aware of something? Aware that folks are getting anxious??

:dance:
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-02-21 10:12:00
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This was very entertaning !! Think mabye I'll write a script as I wait and make a movie outta this poem....
Then we can all share in the proceeds and use it for our AOS fee...

BRAVO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I'm glad someone else got this.. and I hope it put a smile on your face..

It's been a super tough week, more so than usual..

Maybe I'll watch Dead Poet's Society.. :D
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-02-19 09:40:00
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I've been designated as your Team Captain, so I won't let you become as irrate and crazy as November filers did.
It has always happened. People will be approved before you. People who submitted 3 months after you will be approved before you, such is life, and such is this process.
DO NOT compare your timelines to anyone else's. It only leads to frustration and envy.
Do not let yourself be dragged into this cesspool of crybabies and constant b!tching and moaning.
You will be with your loved ones. It's just going to be in due time.
I am just like you. Waiting (yes, impatiently). So I am in no different situation than any other here waiting for NOA2.
I just ask one thing of you - do not panic and create the crazy environment November people have created on these boards.
I understand it is hard, but supporting each other helps a lot and goes a long way.
Couple of months from now, all of us will look at this thread as history. All of us will be approved and on our marry way of living our lives with our wives and husbands.

Count off one day at a time. Think of it this way. Tomorrow it will have been one day less of waiting.

Sincerely yours,

Martyshk


O CAPTAIN! my Captain! our fearful trip is done;
The ship has weather’d every rack, the prize we sought is won;
The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting,
While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring:
But O heart! heart! heart!
O the bleeding drops of red,
Where on the deck my Captain lies,
Fallen cold and dead.

O Captain! my Captain! rise up and hear the bells;
Rise up—for you the flag is flung—for you the bugle trills;
For you bouquets and ribbon’d wreaths—for you the shores a-crowding;
For you they call, the swaying mass, their eager faces turning;
Here Captain! dear father!
This arm beneath your head;
It is some dream that on the deck,
You’ve fallen cold and dead.

My Captain does not answer, his lips are pale and still;
My father does not feel my arm, he has no pulse nor will;
The ship is anchor’d safe and sound, its voyage closed and done;
From fearful trip, the victor ship, comes in with object won;
Exult, O shores, and ring, O bells!
But I, with mournful tread,
Walk the deck my Captain lies,
Fallen cold and dead.


:D
Jared and MayMalePhilippines2010-02-18 20:04:00