Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?	QUOTE (Damian&Kelly @ Apr 17 2008, 01:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (greeneyedgirlfl @ Apr 16 2008, 10:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Boy, you guys are keeping me on my toes!!! haha I didn't mean ya had to list the whole 23 geezzz... great Job Dawn!!! Lol shes a teacher they love lists. lol only kidding, Great job dawn cant wait to go on the list.	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-04-17 07:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?	QUOTE (greeneyedgirlfl @ Apr 14 2008, 07:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I was thinking...I know we (VSC filers) have started to get interview dates...I wonder if it would be a good idea to list them and update them as people are approved...I know we do that on the UK thread, and it always gives me a lift to see names with a big red "APPROVED" next to it!!! I wouldn't mind starting one if everyone is amenable... I think its a great idea Dawn.	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-04-14 13:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?	Im getting really nervous now, hope it all goes ok for us too. I have been unable to send packet 3 back yet as both my parents are deceased and my father died over 25 years ago and we have to find the exact date of death which is becoming difficult. Edited by Sal and Jay, 08 April 2008 - 08:44 AM.	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-04-08 08:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?	QUOTE (murfie @ Apr 7 2008, 12:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I got my visa interview date today!! woohooo!! Medical tomorrow also, to be honest i am shocked at how fast its gone. I was preparing myself for at least a 6 month wait, but its 3 months from initial filing to interview date! Can you believe that! I know one reason is that we were very much prepared and have everything in order, this is in no small part due to all of you here! Thank you! Good luck with your medical and interview!!!!!!!!!	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-04-07 06:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?	QUOTE (Darren7226 @ Apr 6 2008, 10:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Sal and Jay @ Apr 6 2008, 08:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Dawn Could you give some feedback on Darrens medical experience, im getting really nervous about it. Thanks No need to be nervous u think its gonna take a long time but its all over in about ten minutes or so. all he/she does is confirm name date of birth the usaul thing first. Then its just a matter of checking blood pressure a few taps here and there on the front and back. Then he/she takes blood for testing but generally its over in less than 2 minutes. The medical is not that embarrassing as they only have just a quick peak down there for us guys although this may be different for the ladies. after this is the chest xray which is not a problem. after he has check the xray and paid u r free to go. if there was anything i would say to do it would be leave plenty of time to get there u think it won't take long to get there but we both walked straight past it even if it was raining at the time its not obvious as to where its is good luck too all Thanks Darren I appreciate your feedback, do they give you the xrays at this point or do you get given them by the embassy.	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-04-06 16:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?	Dawn Could you give some feedback on Darrens medical experience, im getting really nervous about it. Thanks	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-04-06 14:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?	QUOTE (KitEEgirl @ Apr 6 2008, 06:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm sure everyone on here knows the "dreadful" walk pretty well.. You know the one from the airport to the car after you've made a fool of yourself saying "I love you" about 100 times, having a teary-eyed face, and waving over and over again as you watch your SO go through the security gate where you can no longer go.. Yeah that dreadful walk.. Well I survived. I'm back home, unfortunately.... I hope everyone is having a good day. Atleast the weather is nice... Yep I know it well but last time I left was the easiest knowing it was gonna be the last sad goodbye.	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-04-06 13:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?	QUOTE (psiprez @ Apr 3 2008, 11:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> No approval, no touches, no thing for us. But I do have some good news today... I GOT A NEW JOB! That's right, no more Starbucks soon. I will be working at a bank, at their top branch in North Jersey. That's right, a real job, working with people my own age. LOL. I'm actually kind of upset though, believe it or not. It's that whole "major life change drpression thing".. I really love my co-workers, and I love the job too. It just that the pay is horrendous, the work is extrememly physical and upper management (Target, not Starbucks) treats us poorly. Something interesting about the new job is that its full-time, but only a four day work week. Every other weekend off, with three days off per week. Sounds like it could be nice. Wish it was Mon-Fri like a regular office job, but I guess that won't happen for me. My dad is going to stay at the house to provide childcare until Gerry gets here, whenever that finally is. Can't see it happening before mid-July now. So yep, that's my good news. Now I get to look forward to the stress of giving notice to the current job. Congrats on your new job thats great news.	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-04-04 03:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?	QUOTE (Liam and Sam @ Apr 3 2008, 03:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for the responses! I was getting worried there for a second. Will try tomorrow I guess ... I wouldnt worry yet, Vermont seem very good to me, I just think these take time to be input.	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-04-03 09:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?	QUOTE (Liam and Sam @ Apr 3 2008, 01:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Amanda+Stephen @ Mar 31 2008, 09:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Liam and Sam @ Mar 31 2008, 10:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> By the way, Amanda+Stephen - how were you able to tell your case left VSC?? Now I'm frantically gathering up all information related to the next step... I am sooo ready to get this show on the road!! As Gaye stated, just called the NVC - basically, my file was touched the day after approval (from USCIS site), I assumed that was the day it left for NVC, because never updated on the USCIS site again. I was going to call 2 days later, but I figured they had probably just received it (and that was Good Friday) so I waited and called on Monday and gave the USCIS case number and answered the other questions (beneficiary name and DOB) and the man informed me it had arrived on Friday and couldn't tell me anything else, he suggested calling back in a week. I called back on Tuesday, and a woman informed me it was leaving the NVC that day. I'd say give it two days, and then call. Then using the posts here about DHL, we were able to track our package (it was the only one going to Frankfurt all last week!) And then the unfortunate part, we had hoped packet 3 would come while I was still visiting, so we could do the forms together. We left to catch the train to Cologne on Saturday around noon. My flight was yesterday morning. Anyhow, when he got back home, he had Packet 3 waiting for him ... so now I'm busy scrambling to get things filled out on my end that I need to send him. If only had been one day sooner!! Anyhow, calling the NVC is a breeze, but do it either early in the morning or late at night East Coast time ... otherwise it will loop you through the automated system once and then pass you back, and tell you all representatives are busy and then hang up on you It all starts moving a lot faster now .... so happy for you!!! Ok so just tried calling NVC to see if the case had arrived. The lady told me it would take 2-4 weeks and to check back at the END of April.... I'm really hoping she doesn't know what she's talking about. I even told her that it was a K1 visa and gave her the receipt number she asked for and she indicated that it hasn't been received yet. I think I may try calling the DoS instead. I would just try calling tommorow, i dont think the dos can help until you have the nvc reciept number but I may be wrong.	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-04-03 07:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?	QUOTE (KitEEgirl @ Apr 1 2008, 02:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think everyone's concerns are completely normal. Just remember you are entering into a partnership. You and your significant other will work a method that's best for you. As far as the cooking and cleaning... those of you who don't have much experience cooking, that's all it is, is experience! You will learn, and you will mess up many of meals, but those are the times that sometimes even make relationships stronger. Marco and I have many times sat at the dinner table and choked down something I made, and then laughed about it and then cleaned up together. Gaye as far as house cleaning, it's surely not fun, but it's definitely not rocket science! You'll be fine, don't worry As for those of you who live with in-laws, just try to keep your space. My Mom recently moved in with us because she lost her job. Trust me there are times when it's not absolutely convenient, but then there are times when she cooks and cleans and it's nice to have family around. All I can say is at the end of the day, everyone will find a way. Surely if we survive the K1 process, simple things like... 'living' can't hold us back yep nice post there ty	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-04-01 09:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?	QUOTE (Cecile and Bryan @ Apr 1 2008, 08:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> dbears, it's normal to be scared of the big change, especially for your kids, but don't worry too much, they will be fine even if they miss their country because their wonderful mom and their new dad will be with them. And if anything happens at school (but probably not, try to trust Ricky when he says they'll be fine), you'll help them kick the a$$es of the bad kids And who knows, it might be easier for them to adjust than for you! I'm sure you will all be fine To be honest I dont think it would be normal not to be scared about moving to another country and the huge culture shock that is involved, but saying that with the support of your partner this should be easier. Jay and I have discussed this and he knows my concerns and my worries, the things I'll miss too from home. He has four sisters and they say they are looking forward to getting a new sister and I think thats sweet. Ill stop rambling now lol	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-04-01 03:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?	QUOTE (KitEEgirl @ Mar 31 2008, 04:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That actually doesn't seem too far-fetched! From what I read on the embassy website, it takes about a month from NVC receiving the package to the interview date. I'd just make sure all the preliminary stuff is done, like police certificate, etc...and that you are ready to have packet 3 mailed back very quickly! QUOTE (Liam and Sam @ Mar 31 2008, 09:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for all the replies on what to do next!!! Knowing that in a week our case could potentially be flying over the ocean to its final destination is comforting. Things do indeed speed up from this point forward. I know it's a bit far fetched but we would love love to go to Sydney together for the interview when I'm down there in May. I'm not relying on it, but it would definitely be a nice way to end the process. Thanks again. I havent recieved packet 3 yet, but at the moment im not worried as I dont want it all to happen to quickly.	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-31 10:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?	QUOTE (Liam and Sam @ Mar 31 2008, 02:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So this morning I woke up and checked my status and no change - I get to work and decide, what the heck I'll feed the urge and check again. I burst into tears when I saw this: Current Status: Approval notice sent. On March 30, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service. I can't even describe how shocked I am. I for sure thought we'd be waiting longer. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND PRAYERS!!!! I do hope this is a sign that VSC will start cranking them out again this week and no one will be left waiting. woohoo congrats	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-31 08:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?	QUOTE (psiprez @ Mar 28 2008, 09:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Another week gone by with no approval for us. It's like they know I need him here by the end of June (for summer childcare - it's too late to make other arrangements now) and are purposely delaying it. its coming psiprez i feel it in my cold english bones lol	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-28 16:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?	QUOTE (Trelawny20853 @ Mar 28 2008, 12:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (YMR @ Mar 27 2008, 08:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh, baby girl, please don't cry or you'll make me cry. It's on the way. I'll pray for you. Power in Prayer. I haven't told my fiance yet. I'll wait until I see him next month. So, my girl, please keep the faith. I wanna break into csc and approve them all, even if I dont know what im doing lol	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-28 07:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?	Come on Vsc and Csc sort these NOA2's Edited by Sal and Jay, 26 March 2008 - 10:41 AM.	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-26 10:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?	QUOTE (KitEEgirl @ Mar 26 2008, 01:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The Frankfurt embassy moves WAY fast. Just make sure you have the documents that are shown under "Embassy Info" and you'll be set. The longest thing to get is the police certificate. That took like 3 weeks to come in. Once you send packet 3 back, you'll have an interview date scheduled in less than a week. Good luck! QUOTE (Amanda+Stephen @ Mar 25 2008, 05:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Just called the NVC and found out our petition left the NVC for Frankfurt today .... Yay!! woohoo go Amanda and Stephen	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-26 08:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?	QUOTE (psiprez @ Mar 25 2008, 09:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So what's the record for getting touched but not approved? We were touched today. Again. I don't think I've seen anyone get touched more than 6 or 7 times. Lets hope that means your approval is on its way Psiprez.	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-25 16:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?	QUOTE (KitEEgirl @ Mar 25 2008, 04:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We got our interview date! It is April 17th!! Thats great good luck to you both	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-25 11:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?	QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Mar 25 2008, 02:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Dawn..best of luck on your nat boards! And have a WONDERFUL trip! How exciting for you both just knowing you wont have to wait long for your 'forever'. Gaye, always so nice to read your posts. You bring light to us all. To all those still waiting. I know it's so hard but you have to believe that it's coming...and coming soon! Keep your heads up and try to stay strong. 3 weeks from today we file! We know it's just the start of the process but it's been such a long...loooooong...wait for us already that we will truly celebrate this 'new beginning'! Of course you all will be long gone and enjoying life with your SO and loving life while we wait for our turn ..but that's ok. I'm truly happy for each of you and wish you a lifetime of happiness. I cant wait to see youve filed, you have been very supportive of everyone.	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-25 09:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?	QUOTE (dbears @ Mar 25 2008, 11:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Saffyre @ Mar 25 2008, 06:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think it's testament to your character that you provide such wonderfully positive support to those of us still waiting. I'm hoping everything moves quickly for you now ... I am throwing back the well wishes to you. Here's the NOA2 fairy with her approval magic, I hope you catch it! That is so sweet Gaye	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-25 07:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?	QUOTE (pattilou47 @ Mar 24 2008, 06:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I HAVE NEVER BEEN SO FLIPPIN HAPPY IN MY LIFE !!!! I just called the lawyer and WERE APPROVED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (ON March 17th) WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOO When I saw all the peeps getting approved while our file was just sitting there day after day ... I got so depressed. Now Im the happiest person in the World right now !! I think Im gonna FAINT !! Congratulations	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-24 13:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?	QUOTE (Amanda+Stephen @ Mar 24 2008, 06:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (sj_soulm8ts @ Mar 24 2008, 11:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello everyone! Hope you all had a "hoppy" easter! We just called the USE and got our interview date set for May 23rd. Happy but getting nervous already...( bites my nails ) Things are moving along ... congrats!!! We called the NVC today, got the new case # and were told it would be sent off to Frankfurt tomorrow .... Hopefully all of the remaining parts of our journeys to be together go smoothly!!! Thats great Amanda, ours is on its way to London too!!!!!!!	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-24 13:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?	QUOTE (psiprez @ Mar 23 2008, 04:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> HAPPY EASTER!! And the bunny brought us a touch this morning!! It came through between 9 and 11am. And our 3/21 touch came through after 5pm. Strange, huh? Maybe they took our case home to work on over the long weekend. WOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOO its on its way hon	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-23 12:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?	QUOTE (psiprez @ Mar 22 2008, 09:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Found out we were touched again yesterday... I had stopped checking daily. LOL. Also found out that despite how crappy work has been going, I was named the Top Performer (think Employee of the Month) for February!! That's out of 250 employees in our Target. I received a nice congrats card in the mail from the store manager, and I get my name engraved on a big brass plaque where everyone can see it. I also get a plaque to take home. I wonder how they knew I felt like quitting when I woke up this morning? I guess I'll stick it out a little bit longer. Hehe. Well done!	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-22 17:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?	QUOTE (Amanda+Stephen @ Mar 19 2008, 09:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Wooooohoooo ... unexpectedly, after not really checking today ... check my email 10 minutes ago, and we had our approval. We are both sitting here a little bit stunned ... almost in disbelief. Thanks to all of you for continuous support & friendship, this place has made the waiting a little easier Here's hoping everyone who is still waiting gets theirs very soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats again hon	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-19 16:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?	QUOTE (pattilou47 @ Mar 19 2008, 04:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Im getting so Anxious !! How many of us January Filers are still left ?? Im checking the USCIS website every 10 minutes or so ..... and nothing ! ! ! ! Im crossing my fingers and my toes for everyone out there that is going thru what Im going thru If you click the Igors link in the bottom of my Signature you can see whose left, hope you hear something soon.	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-19 11:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?	QUOTE (Joe & Bella @ Mar 16 2008, 03:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello Everyone.. Receipt Number: EACxxxxxxx Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) Current Status: Approval notice sent. On March 13, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service. We we were touched the 13th, but only today the 16th were we notified and the website changed to our approved status.. Best wishes to everyone still waiting.. Congratulations 24.2 touch	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-16 10:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?	QUOTE (Grandoner @ Mar 16 2008, 03:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Government employees will get the holiday off and earn some vacation days but my guess is that they save those vacations for Thanksgiving and Christmas season like most people in the states do... maybe some summer time off... most people I know don't take multi day vacations at all between mid January- June. Lol I know its gonna hit us Brits really hard with the holiday entitlements.	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-16 10:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?	QUOTE (Saffyre @ Mar 16 2008, 02:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (psiprez @ Mar 16 2008, 02:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I wonder if the Easter holiday will slow it down much. Here in NJ, many people go on vacation the week that kids have off from school (either the week before or after Easter). And it's usually to go to WDW. I hate to think there may be cases just sitting on someone's desk for a week while they are off riding It's A Small World for the third time in a row! I actually thought it would speed up in the week or so before. You know, people wanting to clear their desks and such. Maybe that's more of a Christmastime thing. I had thought something similar, but i'm told by my SO that they don't take holidays in the US the way we do here in the UK. First off they don't get as much allocated days as we do, and second, they have to use holidays for their sick time too? So perhaps not too many folks will take off for Easter after all. I'm hoping to get my NOA2 by mid April, and then be leaving the UK by the end of May....... Hope is good isn't it? I would like to be there for my birthday in June but who knows lol	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-16 09:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?	QUOTE (Grandoner @ Mar 16 2008, 10:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Sal and Jay @ Mar 16 2008, 05:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Saffyre @ Mar 16 2008, 09:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Did anyone else get approved in the last two or three days? I haven't seen anything on the boards? Oh and good morning to all...... The only one i saw was a February filer, I just wish they would do them in order. I work in front of a computer all day long with not always so much work to do... I check out VJ a few times a day and I also haven't noticed so many approvals this last week. Today is a Sunday so hopefully everyone will get those strange Sunday touches... Filed on February 8th... touched on the 24th (Sunday), nothing since... I know I shouldn't even be expecting anything but all these January NOA2s and even a couple Febs got me excited There are quite a few of us last touched on 24th Feb and nothing since, hopefully they will get to our pile soon.	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-16 06:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?	QUOTE (Saffyre @ Mar 16 2008, 09:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Did anyone else get approved in the last two or three days? I haven't seen anything on the boards? Oh and good morning to all...... The only one i saw was a February filer, I just wish they would do them in order.	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-16 05:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?	QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Mar 14 2008, 05:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Constant dieting, huh? About 10 years ago I lost close to 200 pounds. Getting2Goal <--- my personal web site. It's almost 10 years old now too! I guess what you do with your time depends very much on what you like. Exercise is very therapudic to me now and I think I do it more to keep my sanity than to lose weight! Maybe a new physical activity like hiking or swimming? Some people like crafts too... maybe scrapbooking or it's not even too early to think about Christmas ideas. I love photography so taking pictures and working in photoshop is fun for me. Because I work for myself and have to communicate with Russ via the internet, i'm always on the computer my free time is often spent as far away from the computer as possible! There aren't enough hours in the day for me to get done what I need to so i'm rarely looking for things to do. Another job should help you to stay busy. Tending bar should be fun for you! My mom(57) is retired but tends bar for fun and loves it! Thats an amazing achievement well done.	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-14 13:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?	QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Mar 14 2008, 05:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh, I know how you feel! I had my man here with me for a year and a half and now it just seems like a piece of me is living on the other side of the world. And i've not even filed yet! I know it's hard. Thank goodness I have my kids and my business to keep me busy and my days usually fly by. Perhaps it's time to think of a new activity/hobby you can do? Maybe another p/t job? Perhaps something you can do as a surprise for your SO when you are finally together? I guess what i'm saying is try to use the energy you're building up towards positive things. Afterall... you wouldn't be in so much pain about all of this if you weren't so in love with him! And love... is the greatest power and gift there is. Of course, tequila is good medicine now and then too! :lol Just be safe about it! Too bad you're not in Massachusetts! Good Advice there Kim wtg hon	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-14 12:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?	QUOTE (Liam and Sam @ Mar 14 2008, 04:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Saffyre @ Mar 14 2008, 10:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm just glad that we have VJ as a place where we can all come and support each other. If I didn't have this I might have lost my mind a long time ago. I'm having a sucky week - I got a fine today from a policeman who made me sit in the back of his car while he wrote me a ticket for answering my mobile phone while i was driving. Add that to my dentist visit on Wednesday and I seriously need something good to happen before this week finishes! I really appreciate the support as well. If I didn't have this forum I think I might be hitting the refresh button on the USCIS site every ten minutes. I'm sensing there are a few of us who are having "one of those weeks." Hopefully this weekend will be a bit better - they like to do things on Sundays at VSC for some reason. Crossing my fingers! I had another quick question for those of you who received your NOA2, do you think the system is updating overnight and you don't see it until the next morning or this an automatic thing where they press a button and instantaneously you get your email and updated status online. Even for my RFE response received they said March 11 but I didn't actually see it updated online until the 12th. Just wondering. Good luck to everyone and hope that today ends the week better for you all. I know I'm already feeling a bit braindead at work. I was told it was update at 11pm but i dont know lol	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-14 11:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?	QUOTE (Liam and Sam @ Mar 14 2008, 03:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (psiprez @ Mar 14 2008, 09:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (greeneyedgirlfl @ Mar 14 2008, 10:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Did anyone notice, our list has gone past the halfway done mark...more approvals than waiting... Good sign...APPROVALS ARE COMING!!! Oh yes... I noticed. *pessimism warning* It only means we are getting closer to being the only ones on the list. Why can't January be the first month when no one gets left behind? I am worried about two potential snags in our case. Firstly, my divorce was finalized only a week before we filed. Yes, I sent in copies of all the paperwork with the official seals and all, but who knows how they will view it. If they RFE it, other than sending in the originals, there is nothing 'more official' that can be sent. Secondly, my SO has a very common name that will no doubt generate a huge list to check over. Not a big deal if it only adds extra time to our case, but what if they mix him up with one of the bad names on the list?? Ugh. I just want this done already. Originally I was very worried about this as well. So I hunted around for stories similar to my own (I had a very unhappy and quick first marriage that legally ended a month before I filed). It's not USCISs job to hand out judgement - it's their job to make sure the relationship is genuine and not fraud. Their prerequisites don't say "you have to be divorced for a certain period of time" they say you have to be legally able to marry - and you are. Don't worry it'll be fine. And my SO has a very very common name as well - which is why I think the continuation of file touching (background checks being cleared maybe??). I am scared to go back through my petition to find out what the hold up is... I'm already nervous that I made another simple mistake! I am starting to be a bit pessimistic as well as I watch February filers get approved. Don't get me wrong - I am so so so so happy for everyone but I wish I could join in the celebrating! Good luck I hope you hear something soon	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-14 10:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?	QUOTE (Saffyre @ Mar 14 2008, 02:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I can't help but wonder what checks do they do when they get our petition? My SO's second name isn't particularly common I don't think....'Bergman'.....and he was in the US Marine Corps for 8 years so he should have an exemplary record..... it just makes you wonder sometimes, Jay and I have been in a relationship for 7 years what more proof is there lol. And others have been approved after me that only met once lol	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-14 09:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?	QUOTE (imtay @ Mar 13 2008, 02:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We were approved! 56 days so happy Congratulations	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-13 10:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?	QUOTE (Saffyre @ Mar 13 2008, 12:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh please let me be next! I wanna be next toooooooooooo	Sal and Jay	Female	England	2008-03-13 07:55:00