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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC, K-1 filings
QUOTE (Maire @ Oct 21 2009, 04:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (IgorK @ Oct 21 2009, 04:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
3106 CIENFUEGOS,CUBA 10:15P 10-21-09 On Time

I will even go as far as posting a picture:


omg how did u find that???so he gets here at that time????


Just being Russian self whistling.gif

As of right now the flight goes as scheduled. If he takes off on time - you should be good.

Edited by IgorK, 21 October 2009 - 03:53 PM.

IgorKMaleRussia2009-10-21 15:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC, K-1 filings
3106 CIENFUEGOS,CUBA 10:15P 10-21-09 On Time

I will even go as far as posting a picture:


Edited by IgorK, 21 October 2009 - 03:49 PM.

IgorKMaleRussia2009-10-21 15:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC, K-1 filings
QUOTE (Richard-Joanna @ Oct 21 2009, 04:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Maire @ Oct 21 2009, 04:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Richard-Joanna @ Oct 21 2009, 03:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
you CANT get good pizza in Miami! shessh... you are going to ruin him!

Maire, did you get my PM? Good luck tonight and I agree, it is not a competition, but make sure he hugs you FIRST... just to pi$$ off your MIL! smile.gif

Yes i got it..thank my love..and where u been Ive missed you....im sure there isnt good Pizza in miami but its better since there is no pizza in Cuba lol.....

I have been keeping very strange and very long hours... I came home to sleep about noon...

Igor... I am not coming to Boston, I will be in NYC the 28,29 and 30... maybe I will stay the weekend, donno. Sorry buddy!



Party pooper!

Maire, best of luck to you!
IgorKMaleRussia2009-10-21 15:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC, K-1 filings
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QUOTE (Maire @ Oct 21 2009, 12:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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QUOTE (lizandpat @ Oct 21 2009, 12:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Maire @ Oct 21 2009, 10:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Gmorning guys..no I didnt wake up late I had a meeting with principal of a school this morning...just got to the office....thanks for ur thoughts, but iam nervious as hell..i have constant pain in my stomach...my heart is racing like iam exercising....and I dunno what else....*sighs*



All of that will disappear the instant you see him, Maire!!!

Iam not even worried about him...Iam more worried that I might not know how to control my behavior in front of my MIL...she told me last night "lets see who he hugs first"...what the hell this is not a competition....!


blink.gif Wow....nice...NOT! So I take it then that she's going with you to the airport?

yeah her and stepdad and brother, and grandma..and all his family....grrrrr iam about to kidnap him


LOL...I'd be sure he had no choice BUT to hug you first....run up to him as soon as you see him and jump into his arms! laughing.gif devil.gif


Don't forget to scream "He is mine" devil.gif

IgorKMaleRussia2009-10-21 13:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC, K-1 filings
Hi Lee!

Have you emailed the Embassy about your case? It so sad that it takes them a while, but from the amount of people that go through there every day I can see why.
IgorKMaleRussia2009-10-21 10:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC, K-1 filings
Morning crew!
IgorKMaleRussia2009-10-21 10:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC, K-1 filings
I am so excited for Maire!!!
IgorKMaleRussia2009-10-20 22:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC, K-1 filings
QUOTE (gatoula_tou @ Oct 20 2009, 03:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Quick hi and Hello!

I'm on break from work so I biked home for lunch.. am-aze-ing. I can't believe I could ever do such a thing! Before it was a 20 min drive to work!

Take care all; time to "nom nom"! biggrin.gif


I just did some nomsky too and I feel layh zeee now!
IgorKMaleRussia2009-10-20 14:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC, K-1 filings
QUOTE (Maire @ Oct 20 2009, 12:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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QUOTE (Maire @ Oct 20 2009, 11:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lee b @ Oct 20 2009, 11:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Maire you are taking Thursday off right?

and Fridays iam usually off...I dont have much to do...I did everything this weekend....


That is very nice! I'd be so down for 4 day work week with extended every day work time!

Yeah ive gotten so used to my 3 day weekend....but working 10 hrs is not easy..by Thursday iam already dead tired


Of course there will be trade offs, but I am just saying for myself.

IgorKMaleRussia2009-10-20 11:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC, K-1 filings
QUOTE (Maire @ Oct 20 2009, 11:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lee b @ Oct 20 2009, 11:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Maire you are taking Thursday off right?

and Fridays iam usually off...I dont have much to do...I did everything this weekend....


That is very nice! I'd be so down for 4 day work week with extended every day work time!
IgorKMaleRussia2009-10-20 11:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC, K-1 filings
QUOTE (Maire @ Oct 20 2009, 11:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
helo?


You have a full day of work tomorrow or you are taking a day off?
IgorKMaleRussia2009-10-20 10:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC, K-1 filings
QUOTE (lee b @ Oct 20 2009, 10:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Igor when is Natalia coming over? I thought you said January, but I wasn't sure.


Middle of January.

IgorKMaleRussia2009-10-20 10:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC, K-1 filings
QUOTE (lizandpat @ Oct 20 2009, 09:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Morning Igor! How are you?


Morning Liz!

I'm ok, you feeling better I hope?

IgorKMaleRussia2009-10-20 09:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC, K-1 filings
Morning all.

Maire, I am so happy for you! Just one more day smile.gif
IgorKMaleRussia2009-10-20 08:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC, K-1 filings
Where is everybody?!
IgorKMaleRussia2009-10-20 00:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC, K-1 filings
QUOTE (lizandpat @ Oct 19 2009, 03:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok my darlings..I'm off! Heading to pick up Jessie and then homeeeeee!

Talk to you all tomorrow!

**HUGS**


Get well, eh?


Edited by IgorK, 19 October 2009 - 03:29 PM.

IgorKMaleRussia2009-10-19 15:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC, K-1 filings
QUOTE (lizandpat @ Oct 19 2009, 02:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (D_n_M @ Oct 19 2009, 01:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
For those of you interested... The inoculations required for AOS are age specific. Here in Tampa it seems pretty easy so far. I called to make the appointment they know everything necessary to get the I-693 completed for the K1. I was given the list of shots over the phone and she was very nice. We have our appt wednesday. I'll keep you posted as to how it goes.



Thanks Derek! I think Pat has all he needs now but I would love it if you'd share the info on what is needed when you have a chance.



On another note....someone want to share my cold with me so I won't be miserable alone???


I fought one last week and I won biggrin.gif Keep your chin up Liz!

Edited by IgorK, 19 October 2009 - 01:37 PM.

IgorKMaleRussia2009-10-19 13:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC, K-1 filings
QUOTE (Richard-Joanna @ Oct 19 2009, 01:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (IgorK @ Oct 19 2009, 12:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Let me know if you need help in Bawstin Rich, I'd be happy to assist!

HI all!

Igor...

Still working out the details, but it looks like I have to be in Boston on October 28th, it is just a day trip leaving for NYC the evening of the 28th... If I make this trip, maybe I will come up on the 27th so we can go have a beer or 2 or 3... but no more than 3 since I have to work smile.gif

I am not sure if my company wants or will provide me with a translator... we'll see.


6 beers and I guarantee zee best translation you'll ever find!

IgorKMaleRussia2009-10-19 12:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC, K-1 filings
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QUOTE (Richard-Joanna @ Oct 19 2009, 10:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lee b @ Oct 19 2009, 10:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
She is doing ok, but totally stressed out. This part of the waiting has been the hardest for her. She feels like she did something wrong at the interview. It's hard to reassure her that this won't last much longer, but I have no idea how long it will take. She was hoping to be out of Siberia before the winter. She wants to come here and model bikinis for me. So I obviously want it to happen as quickly as possible.

Obviously! smile.gif

Hang tight Lee....

By the way, I might be in need for a Russian translator in NYC the last week in October if there is any interest.


Last week in October might be kind of difficult (with the wedding and all), unless you need one that can translate over the phone. smile.gif

No, I am chaperoning a Ukrainian broker on a dog and pony show for an agricultural offering in face to face meetings with investors.. NYC, Boston and I am not sure which other city.



Let me know if you need help in Bawstin Rich, I'd be happy to assist!

HI all!
IgorKMaleRussia2009-10-19 11:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC, K-1 filings
Woohoo! We got a visa!!!
IgorKMaleRussia2009-10-19 01:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC, K-1 filings
#######, I walk out in my 'jammas with flames and there is snow on my car!!! Whussup with dat???

How is everybody, how was the weekend?

Edited by IgorK, 18 October 2009 - 05:55 PM.

IgorKMaleRussia2009-10-18 17:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC, K-1 filings
QUOTE (Richard-Joanna @ Oct 17 2009, 08:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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QUOTE (IgorK @ Oct 17 2009, 12:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Found it, never mind. 2 copies of 156.

the ds 230 and the 156K also at least for warsaw

DS 230 part 2? We sent in part 1 already and still have to get residency proof/records from UK and Finland.. ergh.


Dat sucks!

I just found out that we need 2 copies of 156 and I ran out of ink when I was filling them out so I sent only 1 sad.gif

PM me your email and I can send you a save enabled 156, 156k and 230... you can type in the form, save it and email it completed for signature if that helps


Thanks for your offer Richard, I will just have Natalia make a copy of 156 that has my signature, she has multiple copies of other documents.

How are things going for you?
IgorKMaleRussia2009-10-17 21:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC, K-1 filings
QUOTE (gatoula_tou @ Oct 17 2009, 04:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Richard-Joanna @ Oct 17 2009, 02:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (IgorK @ Oct 17 2009, 12:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Found it, never mind. 2 copies of 156.

the ds 230 and the 156K also at least for warsaw

DS 230 part 2? We sent in part 1 already and still have to get residency proof/records from UK and Finland.. ergh.


Dat sucks!

I just found out that we need 2 copies of 156 and I ran out of ink when I was filling them out so I sent only 1 sad.gif

IgorKMaleRussia2009-10-17 15:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC, K-1 filings
Found it, never mind. 2 copies of 156.
IgorKMaleRussia2009-10-17 11:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC
QUOTE (JeremySusan @ Jun 30 2009, 09:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi biggestchallenge, hope u hear soon. you have a similar timeline to us. star_smile.gif


I'm in the same boat, keeping my fingers crossed for a smooth process.
IgorKMaleRussia2009-06-30 21:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC
Congrats Chelartie and John and Julie!!! More news like this, come on VT!!!
IgorKMaleRussia2009-06-29 21:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC
QUOTE (Maire @ Jun 28 2009, 12:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (gatoula_tou @ Jun 28 2009, 12:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm just getting back from work.. I miss my honey tooo.

im glad im not alone...


You certainly are not. I want to shoot myself every friday because of the weekend! Sounds pathetic, I know, but it gets so hard on the weekends when my brain isn't occupied to the levels of weekdays blink.gif

Edited by IgorK, 28 June 2009 - 12:11 AM.

IgorKMaleRussia2009-06-28 00:10:00
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QUOTE (Naito @ Jun 27 2009, 03:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (biggestchallenge @ Jun 27 2009, 01:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
120 day mark,last touch 3/4/2009

Mine was approved on the 120 mark, but I didn't receive it in the mail until the 129 day mark. Took a while to get out of VT.


Im on 122 as of today...I give dem 7 more days and I demand it in my mailbox... Though I live right next to VT smile.gif

IgorKMaleRussia2009-06-27 15:27:00
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QUOTE (NEED4SPEED @ Jun 27 2009, 01:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey guys...got this in the website update:
"On June 26, 2009, 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"

Approved and now gotta wait a month for the interview and what not? what i should get ready for at this moment? i'm happy...wow.... relieved as well... blush.gif


SWEEEEET!
IgorKMaleRussia2009-06-27 10:29:00
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QUOTE (Naito @ Jun 26 2009, 06:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OH SNAP!!! Sorry for the double post, but the mail just arrived, AND OUR NOA2 NOTICE WAS IN IT!!!!!!

My online status still shows pending and last touch date of 2/23/2009. FINALLY!


Congrat's mate! Happy for ya!!! Lifting one tonight for you and your SO well being

IgorKMaleRussia2009-06-26 17:36:00
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QUOTE (lee b @ Jun 25 2009, 11:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you Rich. You were absolutely right about this week. Now I am praying for the rest of Feb. to get theirs.

I just got off the phone with Oksana to give her the news. I have not been able to give someone that much good news in a very long time. She was so happy it was just nice to be able to share that. I can't wait to hear about everyone else who hasn't yet had that moment. Its amazing. For those who had it was even better than I thought it would be.



Lee, my warmest congratulations! I hope all goes well for you and most importantly fast! You just got one BIG step closer to your SO good.gif . Happy for ya!
IgorKMaleRussia2009-06-25 23:40:00
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QUOTE (Naito @ Jun 24 2009, 11:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (IgorK @ Jun 24 2009, 09:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I too started to think about our ceremony... If everything goes right with documents, she will be here in the Fall and it's not the best weather to do it outside sad.gif . Haven't seen my love since October sad.gif sad.gif sad.gif

I'm sorry Mr. Igor! Any day now you'll get to the next step. Let's hope she gets here before 1 year of long distance pain passes. At least there should be a lovely changing of colors in the Fall in Boston, right?


Oh yes, I hope she will be able to see some of that beauty! But the wait is... the worst pain I have ever had in my life!

IgorKMaleRussia2009-06-24 22:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC
I too started to think about our ceremony... If everything goes right with documents, she will be here in the Fall and it's not the best weather to do it outside sad.gif . Haven't seen my love since October sad.gif sad.gif sad.gif
IgorKMaleRussia2009-06-24 21:58:00
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QUOTE (Dave & Jenny @ Jun 23 2009, 10:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok, I went to the whitehouse.gov site where President Obama posted his "immigration principles" and decided to express myself. I sent something via the contact us button. I do NOT expect anything except an automated response (if that). Here is what I wrote:

"I am contacting you to express my frustration with the USCIS and my support of the guiding principles stated by President Obama. I am a US citizen currently suffering (yes, that is an appropriate term) through the process of applying for a fiancee (K1) visa. We are now 4 months into the process with no action, and no information available from the USCIS. I will spare the details as there are frankly thousands or 10's of thousands that in myriad situations for which there is no information, let alone recourse.

I know that the pricnciple of enabling families to stay together is important to this administration, but the USCIS as an agency and a bureaucracy has and is utterly failing this. This is frankly not due to political issues, but due to a failure as an organization. There are many who would provide comment on how the existing process has failed them (including myself).

I would urge the President to take action to correct this as soon as possible. Some basic first steps to consider:
- Provide an ability to get the current, detailed status of a pending application (case)
- Provide an updated , accurate estimate of processing time (or in lieu of this, an count of cases "ahead in the queue" on a weekly basis, or average time-frame of cases being adjudicated - NOT oldest cases being adjudicated)
- Provide an ability to correct any issue identified by the filer while the case is in the queue (sitting in a box waiting)
- Provide the ability to escalate an issue with fair adjudication to address exceptional extreme situations (ex. a child being deported even though both parents are legal residents and/or citizens).
- Provide a guarantee for a level of service - if an application is not adjudicated by the expressly targeted time frame, refund the application fee (currently $455 just for this step of the visa process).

Please note, that I do not believe that *ANY* of the items I have suggested could not be implemented almost immediately, or require significant cost. Please consider some or all of these. Simply implementing these would not only help those of us waiting to be reunited with your loved ones, but also lighten the burden of other government agencies and offices as many who apply ultimately turn to our Congressmen or Senator for help, or to the NVC to try to get information on our cases - inquiries that should not be necessary, let alone inquiries that we need to resort to other government offices to handle.

Thank you for your time and attention,
David" ...


Word. The only thing is we (or at least I) face this in every organization I go to, public, private, government or what have you. It is just nature of things get done around here. I do however appreciate you taking your time and sending this email. I do this every now and than as well, some times there is success, but more often I am not sure if it even gets read.

Thanks David!

IgorKMaleRussia2009-06-23 22:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC
Good to know, thanks.
IgorKMaleRussia2009-06-23 14:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC
So how accurate is the time frame that is given in my time line from your experience?
IgorKMaleRussia2009-06-23 14:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC
I'm praying for a juicy bunch of approvals to go out today. Pah-lease, pick up a pace VT!!!


IgorKMaleRussia2009-06-22 17:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC

Congratulations Marie! Truly happy for you!
IgorKMaleRussia2009-06-13 22:53:00
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QUOTE (Roman&Marina @ Jun 3 2009, 03:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Maire @ Jun 3 2009, 03:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Nothing makes sense anymore!!!!!!!!!!!

Ps: I miss Richard


MOJITOOOOOOOOOOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! VODKA with REDBULL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



I was at my brother's place celebrating my BD a few days back and he treated me with some Vodka he brought over when he was in Kiev in the fall. Sooooooooo GOOOOOD! good.gif good.gif good.gif Gotta go back and get the name, but it was THE devil.gif
IgorKMaleRussia2009-06-03 23:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC, K-1 filings
Oh, come on! Keep your chin up!!! NOA2 will be here before you know it and after that things go really fast!
IgorKMaleRussia2010-04-22 11:27:00