Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
United Kingdom	Interview Update	Mrs. Whizz-Since you are K3, does NVC schedule your interview? I am not sure how that works, as me and Brucie are CR1. One little bit of advice: Do not ever stop breaking horns over there...if you have to, call each day. E-mail, and make yourself present. I am not an aggressive woman by nature, but when it concerns my son or my Brucie, I can conjure up the ability to attempt to move mountains for them. Once your case is complete, become proactive and do not let anything or anyone get in your way. I found that being kind, cordial and persistant will pay off. All the best to you, Mrs. Whizz. Godspeed on your journey. Edited by MrsBruce5, 28 July 2006 - 09:38 PM.	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-07-28 21:37:00
United Kingdom	Interview Update	Awww...thanks guys ! MrsWhizz...I didn't call the embassy. I called the DOS everyday, and emailed London every other day ! LOL By the end of the last week in June, the ppl in DOS knew who Rose Bruce was ! I also wrote London a letter, asking...begging almost-for a date in July so we could book a family holiday together. It was really important to me that my son, his step-dad and myself got to have a little "fun time" before the business of school, green cards and SS #'s came our way. I figured, what better time to get the family to gel than those few weeks between camp ending and school. It also seemed a good fit b/c I know Brucie won't be able to work for a few weeks whilst we wait for his docs to arrive, and I have a paid holiday due me. : ) London was very kind in their accomodating my request. I have said it before, but I feel the need to say it again...I am grateful and full of thanks to all of you who have helped us get through. From beginning to the end, it has been a very trying experience. Not many ppl on the "outside" could possibly understand what we go through here on the "inside". I was lucky to stumble upon this site looking for forms 18 months ago. I had been reading way before I joined the forum and learned virtually all I needed to know to embark on this wicked journey. My thanks to all of you who have helped with providing information on this site, and then there are those of you that I thank dearly for being a friend. There were days that I had hope and strength, and then there were days that I thought I could not take another minute of this. We decided to do all of this 710 days ago...Now, in 12 days, my dearest friend will be joining me to begin a great life. They are 722 days in my lifetime that I will never forget and will never fail to appreciate. But, for now I will laugh about me looking like Henry Hill this morning ! Jimmmyyyyy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cheers Everyone !	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-07-28 14:37:00
United Kingdom	Interview Update	Well...I waited and waited, and decided to take a shower. It was just like that scene in Goodfellas where Henry finds out that Jimmy pulled off Lufthansa ! And I got a text that said "APPROVED, AND IT WAS A PIECE OF PISS" !!!! There I was in the shower, head full of Pantene, soap all over, screaming, "BRUCIE" !!!!!!! LOL I must run, as I am late to work.... Thanks Everyone !!! XOXOXOOXOXXO	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-07-28 08:10:00
United Kingdom	Interview yesterday!	Icy-I think US Airways from anywhere sucks !!! LOL Came back from Glasgow last year and it was delay after delay, nasty employees, lost baggage, and pre WWII aircrafts ! Again Paul, that post was just great. Thank you for posting it. All the best for a quick return to Joey !	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-07-26 06:01:00
United Kingdom	Interview yesterday!	Primo post Paul ! Just sent it over to the little Mr. so he'll have an idea of what to expect on Friday Good to hear things went so well for you !	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-07-25 18:45:00
United Kingdom	Reactions to you accent!	That is funny Bethanie ! LOL I have to say, when I have been in more remote places in Scotland, ppl have asked me and to say things again and again b/c of my NY accent simply because they like the way it sounds. I have been to Arbroath Kezzie-nice place..I love all of Scotland...	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-07-24 13:43:00
United Kingdom	Reactions to you accent!	Kezzie, Where abouts are you from in the NE? Hubby is from Aberdeen, and has heard the same bit from just about everyone in NY. Once he was in Oklahoma, and he was asked how long it took to learn English ! Yes, I agree. We yanks do have a tin ear for that-until we are exposed to it more frequently. I suppose once he finally gets here in 2 weeks, we will hear that stuff often ! : )	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-07-24 13:13:00
United Kingdom	Got the Visa	I am thrilled for you both ! Congratulations to you, and all the best ! I don't know why you did not get the x-ray, but keep on them and it'll get sorted !	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-08-08 06:39:00
United Kingdom	Good luck	Yes ! Indeed- best of luck to you guys, and all the best !!! May you sail straight through LND !!! Rose	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-08-06 23:00:00
United Kingdom	Mr and Mrs Bruce	Thanks everyone... I had a strange night of sleep. Kept rolling over to make sure Mr. Bruce wasn't my dog !!!	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-08-10 07:17:00
United Kingdom	Mr and Mrs Bruce	Yeah-Thank God for camp ! He is STILL awake !!! LOL Well, he is here. He got done at POE before I even arrived !!! He said 10mins max. He looked as beautiful as I remember him to be ! Well...he is winding down, and I am goofing around with my son-who is happier than I have seen him in years ! Today is a happy day for us. It is just starting to hit me now...	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-08-09 21:10:00
United Kingdom	Mr and Mrs Bruce	Thanks...I certainly will try-but something tells me that we will be playing Playstation until midnight ! LOL No matter-I have the day off again tomorrow and the little one will be slot car racing with his camp ! : ) 30 laps is in order !	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-08-09 16:07:00
United Kingdom	Mr and Mrs Bruce	Hi There ! His mum sent me an e-mail a while ago telling me that she saw him off EARLY this morning. Poor guy is taking 4 flights... His final plane is due to come into NY from Dublin at 7:50pm. I am 20 mins from JFK, so I think I will leave at about 8:00. I have had my share of pacing the floors of that damned place over the last few years. My guess is that he will probably take about 30 mins to an hour to get through. Hope to have him in the door by 10:00. I have instructed my sister to have Noah do 20 laps in the backyard, and give him some warm milk. With some luck, the little stinker will be sleeping when we get home. ...Something tells me he'll be awake until midnight !	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-08-09 15:44:00
United Kingdom	Mr and Mrs Bruce	Bethanie...No doubt you will get that approval. No worries, my friend.	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-08-09 13:49:00
United Kingdom	Mr and Mrs Bruce	Thanks Bethanie and Andre ! Andre, did you book your flight? October isn't that far off at all-especially since you're planning a wedding. 7 weeks will feel like 3 ! Mark my words !! When Mr. Bruce and I were planning our second wedding (we had 1 in NY, and 1 in Aberdeen) we were busy, busy busy !!!! It didn't matter that I was here in NY at all. I only had a small role in the planning- he did most of it, but it still took up a lot of my time. It felt like when I wasn't working, I was on line looking at invitations, menus, rings, and little things that seem to consume every hour of the day. Bethanie, less than 48 hours to go girl !!!! I am so excited for you. I cannot wait until I see that APPROVAL posting (and I am also going to be around if you feel like chatting) Well...my day is about to begin. Drank 1C of coffee so far-there are 6 cups left in the pot. LOL Better start by waking up the little guy who is snoring in my bed with my Staffy. In fact, they are BOTH snoring away !! Cheers My Friends !!!	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-08-09 07:05:00
United Kingdom	Mr and Mrs Bruce	Hahahhah ! Thanks ! I was able to get the microwave-and let me tell ya-NASTY !! LOL I will be a busy bee tomorrow-thank God for having Wednesday off ! This is my list: Take little guy to camp Go to hardware store Bathe 3 BIG dogs Wash floors Shampoo capet in office Clean fridge Make room in 1 more drawer Market-stock cupboards Clean any left over dust bunnies that I missed Pick up little guy Give house "once over & white glove" Take another shower Hand little guy to sister Get to JFK Find Mr. Bruce Faint from being deliriously happy ! The End !	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-08-08 18:14:00
United Kingdom	Police Certificate	Hello, I would do it ASAP, as it usually takes up to 40 days to have in your hand. I see you're in the UK-your police cert. will be valid for one year. It is rather quick & painless to do-go to the local police station-hand over 10 quid, and in 30-40 days-voila ! Good Luck.	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-08-09 06:48:00
United Kingdom	Tim & Bethanie's Interview Tomorrow !!!!	I have tears in my eyes for you !!! Congratulations My Friend !!!	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-08-11 06:54:00
United Kingdom	Tim & Bethanie's Interview Tomorrow !!!!	Well My Friend, Less than 24 hours to go and you will have that approval ! I wish all good things for you. Not many people who have had such a wait, and even less people who have handled it with such grace as you have. Your day in the sun is coming !!! May the next 24 hours speed by ! A big hug to you !!!! (I will be around later if you fancy a chat) : )	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-08-10 07:25:00
United Kingdom	Tim and Bethanie....	Just woke up Bethanie... So Happy to hear it! You have made my day !!! Congratulations !!!	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-08-11 06:53:00
United Kingdom	interview date brough forward	Congratulations to you...so happy for you that it was moved up ! That is fantastic !!! Good Luck to You !! : )	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-08-07 07:08:00
United Kingdom	Still no visa!!!	Hi Bethanie, I hope it gets sorted today. Both you and Tim should give them a phone and an e-mail today, and each day until you have confirmation that it's in the delivery service's hand. This must indeed be a b*tch as far as stress goes. We're crossing our fingers for you that it'll get resloved today. Good luck, my friend ! As for our holiday, it begins tomorrow. Hope it'll be good and hope that the dogs behave well for my sister !!!LOL !!! Our adjustment has been quite simple-everyone here seems to be doing well, apart from the fact that Mr. Clinton ate Graham's passport and part of his visa ! Our son seems to be enjoying life with his new "parent", and although my man is a bit of a messy guy-his help around the house has been a Godsend! Well, off I go onto another fun filled day of massage therapy !!! : ) (((((HUG)))))	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-08-21 07:30:00
United Kingdom	Still no visa!!!	Hi Ya Bethanie ! Sorry I haven't been around much. Still working my a** off these days...and the little Mr. is keeping me busy with getting settled in and making his mark on my place. Sorry to hear they didn't issue the visa yet... Well, you know how I feel about such things-I am of the cloth that a squeaky wheel gets oiled. Give them a phone every day if you have to (but in a nice way, of course) ...Rebeccajo sounds like she hit it straight on...someone is sleeping on the job and needs a wake up call ! Even if he's not due to come until the 1st-I totally understand your wanting to get that visa in hand ! I'd feel the same way ! It will get sorted soon. Just keep riding their tail. Eventually you will get someone who actually does their job. In a few weeks, this will all be history and I have to say, it's sort of like childbirth-you forget the pain quite easily once it's over. It'll be sorted soon-do not fret. As I say, ride their a** ! Hope to talk w/ you soon. Rose	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-08-19 15:59:00
United Kingdom	Good things come in 3's	Hi Ya Lady !!! Glad to see all is going well at last. Graham got his SS # today when we got back from our holiday (which was great) but we got a letter from DHS that states that his I-89 (biometrics) never got to Texas. Someone dropped the ball there... So, next week he has to go dowtown and get another set taken-no big deal, but another pain in the a** to sort out. Hopefully he will find work soon, and we'll be sittin' pretty ! Good to hear Tim's can work from home and visit the kids ! Awesome ! I have to run, but will speak soon ! Good to hear you have news... -Rose	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-08-24 21:28:00
United Kingdom	Tim and Bethanie	Awww...you guys beat me to starting up this thread !!! Tim & Bethanie, We wish you a lovely and wonderful reunion. All the very best to you both. Tim, A safe trip to you. May your POE experience be as easy as our's was. Bethanie, Been thinking of you all day today and hoping you get some sleep tonight. You're going to need it ! Tomorrow begins your life !!!! ENJOY !!! With Many Hugs, The Bruces !!!	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-08-31 16:46:00
United Kingdom	Medical in Scotland	Hmmm....I take it she is Canadian and not a Scottish national ? If this is the case, she will have to got through Montreal. No way around it, I'm afraid... They sure don't make it easy ! Best of Luck !!!	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-09-19 09:23:00
United Kingdom	Medical in Scotland	Hi, I wish I could tell you that there were docs in SCT, but unfortunately she will have to travel to London. My husband too, is from Aberdeen. The medicals were done in Edinburgh until mid to late 2005. On a more postive note, his travel to London was rather easy and he has told me it probably wasn't any more a hassle than going to Edinburgh on a train (apart from the cost of the flights). Good Luck !!! Rose	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-09-19 07:43:00
United Kingdom	18th October interview anyone	If I were there I'd have tea with you ! I just wanted t congratulate you on getting your date... Good Luck, Rose	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-09-20 14:35:00
United Kingdom	Going home tomorrow :-)	Hi Maggie, Congratulations and I hope that you have a safe flight, and a smooth adjustment to life here ! : ) Good luck with the wedding !	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-09-20 08:23:00
United Kingdom	he passed!	I can't believe in 31 days he will be here. YAY! Congratulations to you both ! This will all seem like a far away blur once you're together. All the best to you ! Rose	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-10-03 08:03:00
United Kingdom	visa approved :)	Congratulations !! My husband flew Aer Lingus to JFK at the height of the season and got a FABULOUS deal... You can go through Aberdeen, Glasgow or Edinburgh (via BMI) to either Dublin or Shannon and then onto Aer Lingus to JFK. Best Wishes and congratulations again !! Rose	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-10-05 20:13:00
United Kingdom	Where in the UK are you from?	My other half is from Aberdeen, Scotland. We will stay in NY until our son gets off to school, and then we plan on selling the house and returning to Aberdeen to live 1/2 the year there, and then back to NY for the other 1/2 .	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-08-03 21:43:00
United Kingdom	Interview over, so easy!	That is wonderful ! Congrats ! I haven't posted in a while, but it's still so good to see London rolling 'em out !!!	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-11-09 20:49:00
United Kingdom	IRN BRU	Thank you for all the GREAT info everyone ! We usually head into that part of NYC on the weekends (we're suburbanites). That Malibu/Irn Bru combo sounds fine ! I think my MIL would like that as well-so I am going to pass it along ! Cheers !!! Rose	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-11-16 08:40:00
United Kingdom	IRN BRU	Hello !!! Anyone know where I can get some Irn Bru in NY without having to mail order it ? Since my dear husband has been here, I have been able to secure at least one of his favorites (Branston Pickle), but I am having a VERY hard time with finding some Irn Bru- his favorite drink... The closest thing I can find to match it is if I go into the Latin section of town and get some Kola Champagne. He says it's pretty close-but I'd still like to have the real deal. Thanks, Rose	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-11-15 08:50:00
United Kingdom	Police Certificate Wait Times?	Hi, It should be approx. 4 weeks-almost like clockwork. We had to do it twice. My husband ordered his right after we got our NOA2, (in February) but lost it in his atrociously messy flat about a month before the interview. He ordered yet another one. The first one came in 3.5 weeks and the second one took exactly 4 weeks. The worst case is that you interview in London without the certificate, and your approval/visa will be "pending police certficate". Once you send it in, all will be sorted-providing that everything else is in good order. It is a pain in the #######, but a fixable one. Best of luck to you-and have my fingers crossed that it gets there before the interview !!! Rose	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-11-29 09:48:00
United Kingdom	I have an opinion only question!?	Trust me-I know ALL too well about that planning stuff. I used to look one step ahead of the visa process and turn things out the day I found out they were generated...Mr. Bruce used to think I was losing my marbles (and I think I was, come to think of it !) As for the wedding-I was too busy obsessing over immigration to plan anything....so, we did a courthouse thing-y here in NY in November 2005 and then- a BIG one in Scotland 3 months later. I let my MIL plan everything, as she loved every minute of it and I'd trust her with my life. The only thing really I did was pick out my dress & the favors... I have to say, she did a FINE job. The wedding was rockin' !!! I wish you the VERY BEST with yours, and hope you speed through this with ease !	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-12-07 12:31:00
United Kingdom	I have an opinion only question!?	Hi, If all your ducks are in a row, and you have prepared ahead of time, safe to say you should be done with it, and have the visa. June is 7 months away-you've got plenty of time. Our CR1 took 8 months and 4 days from NOA1 to his arrival. If she gets here early, you can just go to the courthouse and make it legal without having to say anything to the guests. Then, have your wedding as planned an no one is the wiser. : )	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-12-07 11:03:00
United Kingdom	Arrived Safely!	Welcome Home Mags ! Wishing you well !	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-12-09 18:21:00
United Kingdom	Claiming UK Tax	Hi All, I read this and it concerns me... Mr. Bruce got back roughly 3700 quid from last year. His mum and him share a bank account back in SCT. She cashed the cheque and wired it into our U.S. joint account this September. My question is: Will this count as US income and will we have to report it as such???? I am under the impression that we do not, as it is under 10K...but I could be wrong, as I am no accountant... Any takers on my query??? Rose	MrsBruce5	Female	Scotland	2006-11-09 20:57:00