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Asia: East and PacificLAND DOWNUNDER
hey matt

fantastic news mate ...glad it went well for you..smiling here big time that you got through it without a hitch...

i leave the states tomorrow last two days have been depressing but i will bounce back positive thinking is all that is needed..not looking forward to packing yet again...

robbie came home from work this morning about 1am and i heard a knocking sound on the door...(not too keen on opening the door that time of morning) and it kept being rattled...then i heard the keys jingle an thought its robbie so i opened the door an there he was holding this huge heart face thing with arms and legs...and this red soft hush puppy...im not use to celebrating valentines day so early in the morning....i found something practical for him a seat massager...he loved it as i love my pressies...damm im one lucky woman to have a fella like robbie...

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY
take care
kath
KathFemaleAustralia2006-02-14 16:37:00
Asia: East and PacificLAND DOWNUNDER
hi mellie
yes i did miss all ya posts was wondering how your interview went ..
congrats to you both i bet the kids will be getting excited to have you both home...cant wait to see some wedding pics mellie...

i leave here on wednesday arrive in sydney on friday morning..so will send safe journey thoughts your way while im in the airport mate...

question: i have booked my medical for march but not leaving oz till june would that work out ok for the rest of the journey once i get here...i dont want to be having another medical over in the states?

we have set a wedding date of 14th July whether i change it or not i dont know yet lol...

hey matt
how come you had to get a copy of the I-693 (and what actually is it)
good luck for your interview on tuesday.
take care ya'll
kath
KathFemaleAustralia2006-02-13 04:39:00
Asia: East and PacificLAND DOWNUNDER
hi spike

grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr we got 29f at the mo but ya know what it aint as bad as melbourne weather..lol

that is a pretty low value price they put on things ...i would of been fuming as well

enjoy ya warm weather mate
take care
kath
KathFemaleAustralia2006-02-11 02:26:00
Asia: East and PacificLAND DOWNUNDER
hi purple

found it on page 53 on the original (that dont look right) thread...more said to about it too purple

here ya go

Oh yeah, not sure if it's been mentioned in this thread before, I just used HIFX (www.hifx.com.au) to transfer a bunch of aussie dollars into our US account, they were great! Fast and simple to use and no fees, plus a good exchange rate! Really recommend them!

and yes you can transfer from usa to australia too...
KathFemaleAustralia2006-02-10 00:32:00
Asia: East and PacificLAND DOWNUNDER
toledo, ohio .. here (well will be in june ish)

hi purple

ohh you came across the ole duvet thread did ya....lol..for fast relief use that stick you rub on your forehead....(saw the commercial the other night for the life of me i cant remember what it is called) lol
or so lie down with a face washer across ya eyes...

i think we discussed the bank transfers in the other thread i think....will do a search for you...

and no i hadnt heard about eddie.. what is he wanting more money ...did they sack him.. i want a chuckle too cos i hate collingwood lol

hope you doing well in the states purple..im visiting at the moment i go home next week..was good to get rid of all the pent up frustrations and live like a couple for a month...

talk to you soon

take care
kath
KathFemaleAustralia2006-02-10 00:20:00
Asia: East and PacificLAND DOWNUNDER
hi lisa

there was a thread in the achives that asked this question you voted to which part of the states you lived..

if you go to the top of this page on the left hand side there is a tab MAP
you might find ya answer there..or when you do go to the immigration timelines and bring up australia...just send them an email and ask them ..might be a quick way to find out..
take care
kath
KathFemaleAustralia2006-02-09 15:27:00
Asia: East and PacificLAND DOWNUNDER
hey there matt

wow mate i never thought i would read such a thing in a message board website...im so use to it in the chatrooms but this was a surprise to me...were here to give support and information in these threads not put down someone...

mate keep ya aussie spirits alive and keep coming here to talk to us cos ya have made some good mates here...apart from that your the only ohioan i know in here lol...

i know its hard to not get pissed off with some people but thats life ....you have travelled on a journey that would of been harder if this site wasnt here and you my friend are one of us and if you leave cos of someones stupid comments or non-responses (which im guilty of also) well ya gunna be sadly missed mate..
DON'T DO IT STAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!

(by the way it took me awhile to respond to ya cos i just didnt know what to say)
talk to ya soon matt
kath





hi ya

i was also wondering does anyone know of a route (flying) from melbourne to toronto (canada) without touching u.s. soil...

i have searched many airlines an they all seem to go to LAX .. i am wanting to go to toronto when i finally get here to stay because there is a yearly room meet happening and its been turned into my welcome to america party (i know its in canada but there are alot of my yanky mates coming lol)

so if anyone knows of an airline i would really appreciate it..robbie was thinking of driving to toronto an flying out from there to come an get me then driving around canada before entering u.s. soil on my K1 visa...
thanks guys
take care
kath
KathFemaleAustralia2006-02-07 18:47:00
Asia: East and PacificLAND DOWNUNDER
hi meauxna

well i did a bit more digging and i must of been reading this thread when you posted ...here is a thread that might help us understand it more...its confusing but thats what you get when dealing with the governments of any country...i dont know which way i will go on this issue its a touchy one for sure...

http://www.visajourn...p?showtopic=481

take care you lot
kath

hey there matt
how is akron doin.. you had much snow that part of the state mate...we havent had much at all since i arrived in toledo raining at the moment..hope all is going well for you ..

take care
kath
KathFemaleAustralia2006-02-02 17:31:00
Asia: East and PacificLAND DOWNUNDER
hi ya all
well we just got back from social security thought i would check what derek told us ..apparently it is so as long as we have our I-94 or a I-688B now i dont know what the latter is at the moment so will do some searching...the lady thought at first that we couldnt work without INS approval then she checked on a sheet and told me the above information..this is in the state of ohio-toledo ...so check it out guys to see if it is correct in your town...

congrats on setting your wedding date hope all goes well for you two...good to hear they had a safe arrival and hope all goes well for your family...
take care
kath
KathFemaleAustralia2006-02-02 16:45:00
Asia: East and PacificLAND DOWNUNDER
hey lindy

nice strong scotish name they chose when ya reckon u will get to see him ...

take care
kath
KathFemaleAustralia2006-02-02 00:35:00
Asia: East and PacificLAND DOWNUNDER
congrats ozgal...what did they name him..and yes thank goodness for all the technology we have these days...glad all is going well for you .. i will probably be the same when i get here permanently...

hey derek...i heard that from a friend in florida whose fiance' came from uk..she said the exact same thing...they were also told this..i was sceptical and you just confirmed it mate .. thanks for that.. im wondering if it is in particular states...seeing im in the states might pop in to social this week and check it out advanced warning is a great knowledge where working is concerned...good luck on the job front mate
take care all
kath
KathFemaleAustralia2006-02-01 18:24:00
Asia: East and PacificLAND DOWNUNDER
yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay team.. i was looking for australia thread ... now i know what to look for...will put this page in my favorites so i can come straight here...that was the only way i could find you lot last time...

i like the new look takes a bit of getting use to but we will all get there..

thanks aussiewench for doing that for us...^5 to you mate.

take care kath
KathFemaleAustralia2006-01-28 16:02:00
Asia: East and PacificAir Fair to Austrlia
hiya
take a look at www.vaustralia.com for fligths which are reasonably priced...

travelzoo.com.... also if you do a google with the search of detroit to brisbane airfares it will give you heaps of choices...

i am going next feb and i have priced a flight to melb for around 1185 for 2 months on vaustralia...

sent you a message also....
regards
kath
KathFemaleAustralia2009-09-10 23:13:00
Africa: Sub-Saharanadvice needed
hi ya

was just wondering if a phone call to USCIS or email the place where he got the police check done.....ask the operator at USCIS about your situation an see if they might help....

good luck
kath
KathFemaleAustralia2006-10-13 18:37:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)James Shortcuts - Not Enough Memory to Copy Barcodes
hi there

there are a number of ways to free up memory on your computer

if you click on start go into your programs then on accessories then look for system tools then click on disk cleanup

the computer scans your computer and shows how much space you can free up ..eg temporary internet files compressed old files etc..then do a defrag then reboot (defrag us under system tools)

you could also look at what programs you havent used for along time if you dont use them delete them...

hope this helps and if you knew all this i hope you didnt mind me telling you step by step

kath.
KathFemaleAustralia2006-12-10 15:38:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)About Packet 3
hi

take a look at this weblink to the embassey..might help also

embassey forms for non immigrant visa's K1

kath
KathFemaleAustralia2007-06-27 19:32:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Another Case Closed..!!!
whoo hooooooooooooooo prisssssssss was wondering about half an hour ago how your case was going mate..

great news thats for sure ...

take care
kath
KathFemaleAustralia2007-11-06 19:40:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Money orders from USPS
hiya
my hubby sent our I-129f with a money order and had no problems..

good luck to you on your journey..there is also an aussie thread on vj with heaps of info ...

which state you from in oz..
take care
kath
KathFemaleAustralia2007-11-17 13:13:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Why is it taking me so long to hear from Consulate...???
geeez ohhhhhhhh peeeeeeeeeks....it should of been in sydney by now and you be contacted mate..

send um an email and see what is going on chookie...sorry to hear ya been on pins and needles over all this waiting ...

i do hope you hear something soon mate..
take care
kath
KathFemaleAustralia2007-11-29 00:02:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Kingston Jamaica Packet 3
hi there
take a look at your embassey information just might answer your question...or find others from your country and read some posts...

EMBASSEY INFORMATION


good luck to ya
kath
KathFemaleAustralia2008-01-28 02:34:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswhat does "touched" mean?
hi there

if you go to the top of this page click on processing times ...on that page on the left hand side there is timelines..
hope you find it
good luck
take care
kath

p.s. well it looks like you figured it out...if you are asking about putting your signature timeline under what you have posted .. it is in MY CONTROLS at the top of this page

Edited by kath&rob, 13 February 2006 - 10:10 PM.

KathFemaleAustralia2006-02-13 22:09:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurespolice certificates
hi there

i did some searching on that website u gave and found it quite easily... .on the alphabet just click on the country letter and it will give you the information you need for the police check..scroll down until u come to it

http://www.travel.st...ocity/index.htm

take care good luck
kath
KathFemaleAustralia2006-03-17 03:13:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresG325
enquire at the post office which would be the quickest way to get it to the states...

good luck
kath
KathFemaleAustralia2006-03-21 14:43:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhen does it end?
hi there

go to this vj link might help you a bit

http://www.visajourn...tom&page=guides

hope it gives you an insight
take care good luck
kath
KathFemaleAustralia2006-03-21 15:03:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat does "Case Adjudicated" mean?
hi ya
its an estimate on how long your journey might take your to get your NOA2 (your approval)

don't go by these guidelines but if it goes beyond this date I would be doing some enquiries..

if i'm wrong someone correct me please..but thats how i have always read it as..
take care good luck
kath
KathFemaleAustralia2006-06-06 17:43:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUnsure what to think
hiya

just looked at your timeline...if you mailed it in march this was the calculation of june to of heard something...it is over that now and i would be ringing to see what is going on ...

the date is an estimate of when you should be approved by ....it wont be changed...

good luck hope u find something out about it soon
take care
kath
KathFemaleAustralia2006-09-20 13:45:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK-3 spouse entering U.S. ahead of K-4 children
hi there
found this on the state dept website for you...
also if you go to the link below you will be able to read the whole page

k3 visa FAQ

Can I travel and re-enter the U.S. on my K-3 or K-4 visa?

Aliens present in the United States in a K-3 or K-4 nonimmigrant visa status can travel outside of the United States and return using their K-3/K-4 visa. If they have filed for adjustment of status in the U.S. prior to departure from the U.S. , USCIS will not presume that the departure constitutes abandonment of an adjustment application.

hope it was some help to you..
take care an good luck
kath
KathFemaleAustralia2006-09-24 01:18:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow far should I go back for Pay Stub copies?
hi there
india reviews of embassey

above are some reviews of the embasey your fiance will be going through

your list looks pretty good...send along some photo's that your finance might not have ...
ohh another letter of intent that you are still free to marry also..

cant think of anything else..hope the reviews help a bit...you could also see if INDIA has their own thread in here...

good luck hope i was some help...

take care
kath
KathFemaleAustralia2006-10-13 18:29:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresShe's Home!!!!!!!!!!!!
hi
congrats and yes it certainly is well worth it

treasure her an help her adjust to living in the states...

good luck in your life together
kath
KathFemaleAustralia2006-10-24 20:11:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi need help again.
hi
from what i remember i had the same prob..i just left it blank an wrote it in with a black pen

kath
KathFemaleAustralia2006-10-31 02:25:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFarewell! (for a little while) :-)
hi
have a safe journey and congrats for nov 18th

may it be a quick journey for you and a life time of happiness together

take care
kath
KathFemaleAustralia2006-11-02 15:28:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresReceived 5 emails from USCIS
hi ya
seems the norm to do that ..if they put all that effort in sending emails ..i wish they would so the same on approvals for those at CSC

good luck to you
are you on the CSC transfer list?
kath
ps went to search for you here is the link for you to get your dates put on the transfer listing just ask them to add you give them your NOA date biometric date and your transfer date

http://www.visajourn...mp;#entry542132

Edited by kath&rob, 01 November 2006 - 05:20 PM.

KathFemaleAustralia2006-11-01 17:16:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTexas sending 130's to California?
woops

Edited by kath&rob, 13 November 2006 - 04:19 PM.

KathFemaleAustralia2006-11-13 16:18:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWe officially started the spousal visa process today!
welcome home and good luck on your journey hope everything goes smoothly for you and your together quick smart

kath
KathFemaleAustralia2006-11-27 15:03:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBest Option for getting my wife here from UK
I-130 FAQ

guide to putting K3 petition together

Hi
above are some links that might be able to help you..hope this helps...i think what you were talking about is later on when you have your interview for afffidavit of support..(known to be wrong someone will correct me if i am)

good luck in your journey
kath
KathFemaleAustralia2007-02-06 15:54:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDon't want to make another mistake
hi there
although i didnt complete the same journey as you i thought i would let you know at the top of the page there are example forms for you to look at to help you fill out the forms...

i hope your journey isnt a slow one with no RFE (request of further evidence) and you have found prob the best site on the net to help you through this process..

welcome and good luck to you and your husband
kath
KathFemaleAustralia2007-02-23 21:03:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROVED!!!! APPROVED!!!!
fantastic news...congrats to you and yours...good luck at the interview....

take care
kath
KathFemaleAustralia2007-02-10 00:07:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures325A for petitioner
K3 guides

could you elaborate on your situation..i see you posted in the K3 forum...

I-130 petitionif you look at that link..it states in points number 7 and 9 that both have to fill out a G-325A

I-129F same as above both have to

if and when you do your AOS only the one that immigrated has to fill out the G-325A

good luck and i hope i have answered your question..

kath
KathFemaleAustralia2007-03-13 04:49:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDoes entering into the US while awaiting for interview a bad idea?
hi soldier's story

there was a recent aussie who is doing the K3 process who went to visit his wife (Rings and Loke)...he didnt have any problems entering the States..and yes they will have all her visits on their system.. she just has to be honest who she is visiting and as the other vj'er said bring evidence of ties to oz...

letter from employer stating when she is expected back to work
receipts that she has paid bills in advance for the time she will be away
flight itenary to state her return to oz

i even travelled here while my K1 was in process and i wasnt even ask for evidence but i had all the evidence just in case..

take care and good luck
kath
KathFemaleAustralia2007-06-15 17:51:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureshardship clause
hi meefsgirl

take a look at this forum .. there are guidelines for hardship and waivers...and posts from others too that have gone through with this kinda thing

waiver forum

good luck
kath
KathFemaleAustralia2007-07-27 13:28:00