ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Middle East and North Africahe got it
Congrats

You waited along time. rose.gif
PeggyFemaleCanada2008-02-28 20:31:00
Middle East and North AfricaOMG I think they just sent the visa
Great news
PeggyFemaleCanada2008-03-09 18:58:00
Middle East and North AfricaYES IT WAS HIS VISA IN THE MAIL
Congrats
PeggyFemaleCanada2008-03-12 23:37:00
Middle East and North AfricaINTERVIEW WASNT WHAT WE EXPECTED....
Congrats
PeggyFemaleCanada2008-03-07 14:46:00
Middle East and North AfricaANYONE KNOW EXACTLY WHAT THIS MEANS???
Congrats
PeggyFemaleCanada2008-03-13 13:41:00
Middle East and North AfricaMAUREEN AND MALEK GOT THE VISA IN JORDAN TODAY!
Congrats
PeggyFemaleCanada2008-03-15 19:15:00
Middle East and North AfricaVISA ISSUED!!!
Congrats
PeggyFemaleCanada2008-03-13 13:19:00
Middle East and North AfricaAmerican's view on Islam
"Not all people who smoke marijuana are druggies, some people do it to help ease the pain of diseases that will never be cured."


I totally agree with this.
PeggyFemaleCanada2008-03-14 21:27:00
Middle East and North AfricaPic of Malek
what a cutie
PeggyFemaleCanada2008-03-09 19:33:00
Middle East and North AfricaHow much do you really know about your MENA man?
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PeggyFemaleCanada2008-03-15 18:00:00
Middle East and North AfricaPossible Interview Saturday
Good luck on Tuesday
PeggyFemaleCanada2008-03-19 21:13:00
Middle East and North AfricaHe Got It....Visa In Hand
Congrats
PeggyFemaleCanada2008-03-18 21:50:00
Middle East and North AfricaDone. Finished. Over.
Congrats
PeggyFemaleCanada2008-03-23 21:13:00
Middle East and North AfricaNagishkaw - Visa in hand !!!!!!!!
Congrats
PeggyFemaleCanada2008-03-25 20:38:00
Middle East and North Africavisa in hand
Congrats
PeggyFemaleCanada2008-04-01 21:20:00
Middle East and North AfricaWELCOME TO AMERICA!!!
Congrats
PeggyFemaleCanada2008-04-08 22:35:00
Middle East and North AfricaMy husband got the visa!!!!
Congrats
PeggyFemaleCanada2008-04-21 21:48:00
Middle East and North AfricaThey Kept His Passport!
Congrats
PeggyFemaleCanada2008-04-17 21:56:00
Middle East and North AfricaWe are so happy its Tuesday Morning!!
Happy reunions ladies
PeggyFemaleCanada2008-04-29 21:46:00
Middle East and North AfricaHassan's Interview in Kuwait!!!!!
Congrats
PeggyFemaleCanada2008-04-29 22:01:00
Middle East and North AfricaMabrook Sofyan and Kelly
Congrats
PeggyFemaleCanada2008-04-29 21:16:00
Middle East and North AfricaBEST Mother's Day of my life...
Congrats
PeggyFemaleCanada2008-05-12 22:19:00
Middle East and North AfricaThe moan and groan thread
Interesting Thred...............
PeggyFemaleCanada2007-01-22 15:39:00
Middle East and North AfricaMy Husband's Father was Deported Yesterday
That is just wrong.

Sorry to hear this happen to your family
PeggyFemaleCanada2008-07-11 11:57:00
Middle East and North AfricaMale Circumcision
I can not imagine ever taking my 6 or 8 year old son and have him circumsized at that age.

That is just plain torture.

They do not even recommend them in Canada anymore.

I seen a baby getting it done in the hospital here in the US when my grand daughter was born. I felt so bad for that little guy crying.gif
PeggyFemaleCanada2008-07-16 14:38:00
Middle East and North AfricaI lost my husband today
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PeggyFemaleCanada2009-07-27 13:17:00
Middle East and North AfricaI lost my husband today
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PeggyFemaleCanada2008-07-27 22:17:00
Middle East and North AfricaLET'S TALK ABOUT YOUR RED FLAGS
Why do people bother to argue back and forth.

That is not what this board is for.

Chill
PeggyFemaleCanada2007-10-16 21:24:00
Middle East and North AfricaToday we lost a MENA jewel
I am just reading this now. sad.gif

I used to talk to Dawn alot thru IM's. She was suck a sweet young lady.

We used to talk about all different things when she was waiting for her then fiancee to get here. We would talk about things even after he arrived. She was such a blessing to her family and her husband.

To all her friends on the MENA board. May you find peace and confort during this difficult time.

To her family and husband. May GOD hold you tight.

Sweet dreams Dawn. You will be so missed by everyone.

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PeggyFemaleCanada2008-06-19 13:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresComfort Needed - NVC
Hey VJ'ers...

I don't know if I am alone in feeling this way or not, but does anyone else feel like they totally screwed everything up and have no idea what they're doing or what comes next?

I read and read and I'm not sure I'm finding the right info online anywhere and I'm so terrified this process is going to be delayed even longer than it has.

I have opted in to the Electronic Processing with Montreal, which means, as far as I know, I am sending everything via email and bringing the originals to the interview (if I ever get one).

Thus far;

- NVC Case Number Assigned
- Optin Electronic Processing
- Choice of Agent Address Form Submitted/Accepted
- Paid $88 AOS Fee
- Paid $404 IV Fee
- Completed DS260 Online
- April 12, 2011 Submitted DS-260 Supporting Documents (Rec'd Confirmation Email)
- April 26, 2011 Submitted AOS (Rec'd Confirmation Email)
- May 4th, Received 2 Checklists stating my case is under review but I must submit DS-260 Supporting Documents and My Affidavit of Support *sigh*

I assumed because of this E-Filing they just hadn't realized i had already sent them in these documents because the 20-business day bit hasn't passed but it still made me nervous, because the check-list stated that I had to include the Checklist Barcode and Letter, as well as indicated I had to have the case number on the top right hand corner of every page submitted. So, to go on the side of caution I re-did and re-sent everything.

But seriously, I am sending them scanned copies of Birth Certificates, photos, passports, etc., in PDF file. Do they not realize the technical difficulty in getting those numbers on, at the end, nearly 70 pages of documentation.

Anyway, So now wait - worried I did something wrong. Worried I am missing vital steps. Worried I'm going to get denied based on some stupid error =(

Do I need to have my finger prints done before the interview?
Do I need 4, rather than 2 passport photos?
I have a Co-Sponsor, do I need their 'original' pay-stubs and W-2's, birth certificate, etc., or will copies suffice?
Is there anything else I need to do or do I just wait?

Also, my father is currently going through the immigration process as well. He's been married 10 years to his wife, who is American. She immigrated here originally but now they want to move back down the USA. They filed while they were here and their case was *supposed* to be 6 weeks but due to someone screwing something up, they're just now trying to schedule their interview.

Thing is, they have to schedule it online and my Dad has been trying for days and keeps receiving the "No available appointments" message. Is this insane or what? How can there be NO available appointments? I mean, even if it's 6 years from now - there should be available appointments?

Is that the same for us? For some reason I was under the impression that they automatically assigned the interview date? Does anyone know?

If you got through reading this.. HUGE props and thanks for letting my vent =(

Cheers,
Novella
NovellaFemaleCanada2011-05-08 17:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRequired Vaccinations - Montreal Medical
My parents didn't keep record of anything, so I went to the doctor yesterday. He wasn't comfortable giving me all the shots without knowing my history but he DID give me;

Influennza, Tetnus, Diphteria and Pertusis. He also ordered blood work to see if I was immune the rest.




However, today I decided to try and track down the doctor who 'should' have administered my shots as a child, but they had no record of me. =(

As a last hope, I contacted Nova Scotia Health Dprt of Health and low and behold they had my vaccination record up until Age 15!

It shows I received MMR (Mumps, Measles, German Measles (Rubella)) as well as Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Poliomyelitis - Each of those four times as a baby and again at 15 years old.

So, with combination of my Tetnus and those from yesterday - I should be okay with the exception of the Chickenpox vaccination. That one isn't even listed on my sheet; Mom said I had it, as it was required to even go to school but I guess I will try to get it again just in case.

Oy! Wish me luck! Thanks for your answers! =)
NovellaFemaleCanada2011-06-15 11:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRequired Vaccinations - Montreal Medical
Hi Everyone,

I've searched and have read a bunch of threads about the required vaccinations for entering the USA. My father, who is also going through this process, received a letter from the Consulate with a list of vaccinations. However, amidst my reading - it appears some of those are not required for all age groups.

I am Female, 30 years old.

I checked this website: http://www.panelphysicians.com/

According to this; http://panelphysicia.../Pages/Age6.htm

It says I require;

Combination Vaccine for:

Tetanus Diphtheria (Td)
Tetanus Diphtheria Pertussis

MMR Combination Vaccine for:

Mumps
Measles
German Measles (Rubella)

Chickenpox (Varicella)

Influenza

I am curious about;

Hepatitis B For ages 18 and under. - Does this mean it is not required for me and I shouldn't bother; And
Meningococcal (Menjugate) - Required for children age 11 to 18 years. - Same as above?

It seems logical that I've read it correctly but since it's listed on the 18-64 Years page, I thought I would double check with people who have been through the medical and know what is required.

Thanks so much for all your continued assistance.

Edited by Novella, 15 June 2011 - 09:13 AM.

NovellaFemaleCanada2011-06-15 09:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Report Type
I sent in a Name Only and it got rejected. I've never so much as spoken to a cop, let alone had any convictions. lol I ended up going and getting an RCMP Finger print one to be safe. With that said, by the time they "rejected it" (they took awhile) my certificate had expired by three days. It was only good for three months. The operator insisted it was because I needed finger prints, but part of me thinks it was really the expiration thing.

Anyways, if you CAN get finger prints, may as well. But Name Only should definitely be okay.
NovellaFemaleCanada2011-06-27 12:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust Interviews!
Where is it?!?!
NovellaFemaleCanada2011-06-28 15:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust Interviews!
Thank-You! Thank-You!

A friend of mine (Non VJ'er) also got their interview for August 15th!
NovellaFemaleCanada2011-06-28 13:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust Interviews!
I just called the NVC randomly and they told me over the phone that my interview was actually scheduled this morning and I should be receiving an email this afternoon!

August 8, 2011 at 8:00 AM! Here I come Montreal!!!

Has anyone else gotten their interviews yet?
NovellaFemaleCanada2011-06-28 13:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMontreal Interview Requirements (Originals)
Thank you all VERY much! I signed up for DHL this morning! And thanks Saylin for the other info. You're always such a great help!
NovellaFemaleCanada2011-07-05 15:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMontreal Interview Requirements (Originals)
I posted this on another thread, but no one is responding... lol

I have an interview in Montreal on August 8th. I went through electronic processing.


I have a couple of questions I am concerned/curious about: If anyone is able to help that would be greatly appreciated!

1) Is my husband going to be able to go into the interview with me?

2) Do I have to sign up or anything for DHL? I have nothing about that? Not that I recollect anyways.

3) Re: Affidavit of Support. This is the only thing that worries me.

I sent in everything via Electronic Processing. I have a co-sponsor (Don't even think I ended up needing him but went with it just in case.) I have all the originals for my husband, except Tax Returns. He didn't have those. What I have are statements from the IRS. The rest that I have for my husband are pay stubs, letter of employment and original/signed AOS forms.

For my Co-Sponsor. I have the original/signed AOS form. However, his company is paperless so I only have printed copies of pay stubs. I have copies of his W-2s but they just look printed on paper. I don't know if the government officially issues them ? And I have a COPY of his 2010 tax return. I'm concerned they need the original? I asked him to order the IRS statements too but he's going through a divorce and his wife is being a boo-boo head and I'm worried she'll throw out his mail OR I won't get it in time.

Any advice is appreciated!

Thanks!
NovellaFemaleCanada2011-07-04 13:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2009 Filers! CSC

Thanks for your sympathy BTW, it does make me feel a little better.


You are welcome, though i wish it would move quickly. for you, myself and everyone. I understand the reasoning for it all but it's just ridiculous that it take so damn long.
bevieFemaleCanada2010-01-14 14:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2009 Filers! CSC

I think i sympathize with you kizza because once you finally get your NOA2 there is still another long wait for Montreal. Right now it looks like 2-4 months after they LOG packet 3 before an interview.

Boy i thought my expectations for a late February early March approval were half decent. The longer i wait for packet 3 the more i think it may be June. ugh


Annnnnd while i venting i might as well keep going! ha.

The thing that honks me off most right now is that my fiance gets a sabbatical from work every 7 years ( 8 weeks off on top of his regular vacation time). This being the year. So we planned on taking a trip to some National Parks and then either coming back home to Nova Scotia across Canada or returning to Oregon across Canada. Once i get there in JUNE LOL I am going to have to apply for AP right away before we can even plan our trip.. and God knows how long getting AP will take. *sigh*

Edited by bevie, 14 January 2010 - 01:44 PM.

bevieFemaleCanada2010-01-14 13:43:00