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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2008 Filers
QUOTE (SoInLove16 @ Feb 25 2009, 10:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
TEEKOL - NBI said the red flag onmy SO's record is from a late credit card bill, my SO lost her job in 2006 so she had some Credit Cards that went 60 days. Didnt know that can go on an NBI! hahahaha! they were all dismissed after payments were received.



You are joking!!!!! You have gone through all of this because of an overdue payment?!??!?!?!? I am lost for words (and that doesnt happen often). So does that mean its all sorted and she can fly?
TeeKolFemaleEngland2009-02-26 15:26:00
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Thanks everyone for your congratulations biggrin.gif its very kind.

My thoughts and good wishes for some good news go out to those of you that are still waiting in one form or another, the time will come and I hope it will be soon.

Congratulations to Malicant on your wedding!!! Thats great!

Freddy: Its good to hear that paperwork is moving on your case too.

Edited by TeeKol, 25 February 2009 - 05:44 PM.

TeeKolFemaleEngland2009-02-25 17:44:00
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Hi everyone, good to see so much good news!!! CONGRATULATIONS to everyone that has something to celebrate.

I will join you in the celebrations as today we were approved for our visa today biggrin.gif

Thinking of all of those that are still waiting though. My thoughts are with you and I hope that you will move onto the next stage very very soon.


TeeKolFemaleEngland2009-02-24 12:39:00
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QUOTE (SoInLove16 @ Feb 19 2009, 04:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OH OH OH! heres what's pissin me off.....

As soon as the SO gets back to te hotel and gives me the good news, she gets a call from the Embassy, and they said the VISA's can't be sent yet coz there are similar names to hers that has pending crimes! #######!!!!!! OH MAN!
Our case along with the kiddos are on AP!

SHOOT! this sucks!

Word from the Embassy: You do not have to retrieve a new NBI certificate, we will contact the NBI office in your city and contact you.

Things are never easy!

And we thought we were on the clear! HAHAHAHAHAHA!

I informed my lawyer already and he will follow up in the embassy!

What's funny is this, how can my SO have a current NBI certificate if she has crimes? AND OH! OH OH! Their finger printing machine is broken! so they con't do an on the spot check! HAHAHAHAHA! how awesome!

Oh wellz, the waiting continues............



Oh no!!!!! I cant imagine how this feels!!!! My thoughts are with you. Hope it gets sorted quickly.
TeeKolFemaleEngland2009-02-19 12:26:00
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QUOTE (Caminic @ Feb 14 2009, 08:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
When anyone in a long distance relationship I know is having problems I tell them to just sit and think what would your life be without them. If they just vanished and you never heard from them again, how would you feel and how would it be. Sounds simple because it is, just stop and think. Often as people we make things so complex and look past the simple. Take a few steps back and simply think about life. Really, really think about what simple things make you happy, the free things, because it is those things that matter when all around us changes. star_smile.gif



That was a really nice post Caminic and so very true. I think sometimes we get so caught up in trying to get to be with the one we love, these things get pushed to the back of our minds.

Thanks for the reality check biggrin.gif

Edited by TeeKol, 15 February 2009 - 07:02 AM.

TeeKolFemaleEngland2009-02-15 07:01:00
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QUOTE (Yader&Sarah @ Feb 13 2009, 10:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I wanted my August Filer Family to be the first to know...

We were approved this morning!!!

All went well at the interview. It was amazingly brief, not difficult/threatening or anything at all negative in the face of the rest we have dealt with in the process. I was allowed to interview with him, which was really nice. Also, everyone at the embassy was actually friendly. An overrall good experience!

We are able to pick up his visa next Friday, and are planning a POE on Saturday though Houston. I will write more in detail later! We need to go celebrate!

Seb&terry: Congrats!!!

Hyena: I´m so sorry to hear! But I´m glad you realized sooner than later and I hope everything works out for you!



Congratulations!!! Another one is free to go home biggrin.gif

Edited by TeeKol, 14 February 2009 - 07:24 AM.

TeeKolFemaleEngland2009-02-14 07:23:00
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QUOTE (SoInLove16 @ Feb 10 2009, 05:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I will be able to experience my 31st bday hehehe, today I was lucky to be alive. We had snow early morning here in Seattle when I was driving by a woody area I hit black ice and my car was drifting left and right as I avoided an incoming vehicle I somehow ended up in a ditch. I didnt know how long I been knocked out, got out of the car and miracolously I did not hit anything and I'm alive! woooh! I guess its not my time yet!



OMG!!!!!! how scary!!! So glad you are ok and in one piece!! Makes you re-evaluate things I should imagine...wow.
TeeKolFemaleEngland2009-02-10 11:35:00
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QUOTE (dispozo @ Feb 10 2009, 01:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We will have our interview 2/23!!!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

I will leave on 2/20!!!!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

Good luck to everyone!!!



Congratulations and good luck !!!!
TeeKolFemaleEngland2009-02-10 11:32:00
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QUOTE (Yader&Sarah @ Feb 9 2009, 06:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm going to be flying on Wednesday, too. But to Nicaragua for our interview on Friday!!!
I am so beyond nervous. I dont think I have ever been excited/scared/nervous/freaking out in my life! but then again, I've never had to personally petition the US government for permission to marry my love either...so i guess it merits all of these emotions and more! wacko.gif


Good luck for your interview!!! It will be good that you are going to the interview together you will be able to support each other through it biggrin.gif

Send us back good news biggrin.gif
TeeKolFemaleEngland2009-02-09 17:39:00
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QUOTE (neil wood @ Feb 9 2009, 06:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm going to be flying out and trying to visit this wednesday. Wish me luck guys!



Well done on getting it sorted Neil and good luck to you! Hope your family is doing well biggrin.gif
TeeKolFemaleEngland2009-02-09 17:35:00
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Hi guys,

I was just wondering if anybody has any information about visiting the US before the interview date.

My fiance gave birth a month early today. The problem is my packet 3 is stuck in processing hell. We sent it out 4 weeks ago this friday and we cannot do anything about it not getting there until that day, and even then we do not know what action the embassy will take. They may just ask us to send it again.


CONGRATULATIONS on becoming a dad!!! I am afraid I cant give you any answers to your questions but wanted to wish you all the best and hope you find a way to be with your new family soon !! rose.gif

Edited by TeeKol, 08 February 2009 - 06:00 AM.

TeeKolFemaleEngland2009-02-08 05:59:00
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QUOTE (Chris & Mara @ Feb 6 2009, 10:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Dani^Chris Perry @ Feb 7 2009, 01:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Mara, Fredy is an old guy forgive him for this huge mistake biggrin.gif i can hardly remember who was here too, so many have come and gone... i was wondering about Donna too, it will take her some time to relocate to USA...wish her much luck


LOL yeah I had to troll back to the start to check if I was there or not tongue.gif

QUOTE (HappyDancer @ Feb 7 2009, 02:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How's everybody? Mara, i thought Chris will give you the case number? Any news? I am so excited to hear more!!!

Dani, i am praying for you every day. It's crazy having to wait and everyone else getting theirs. I know how that feels. sad.gif *hugs*


Chris has it in his backpack, which he left in a workmate's car, who didn't show up today.... otherwise I would have it lol, he's even going to scan it for me smile.gif

Otherwise only news we have is that USCIS doesn't know what the hell is going on with our case coz they can't access it... loads of fun for the whole family.....


I cant believe all of the runaround you guys are getting!!!! I hope they sort it out for you soon! Its great to see though that your relationship is able to thrive through this biggrin.gif well done !

Hope you get a breakthrough soon

TeeKolFemaleEngland2009-02-06 18:47:00
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QUOTE (Anisa @ Feb 6 2009, 05:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I swear if you call USCIS they are the worthless people living in this planet. You ask to speak to a supervisor and they say they are busy. They can ready you they same B* that you can see only. I don't have any more patients to deal with them. When i go online to check the statues of the application the last two days the date has change. I don't know exactly what it means. I would appreciate any info.



If the date has changed on your application on the USCIS website it means you have been touched - that they have looked at your file.. Congratulations biggrin.gif you may be being processsed biggrin.gif
TeeKolFemaleEngland2009-02-06 15:27:00
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QUOTE (MARM @ Feb 5 2009, 10:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG
I cant even type properly...
WE ARE APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
I called CSC today and I was ready to start raising hell, and as soon as I got the IO on the phone, he said, CONGRATULATIONS, you are approved as of today Feb 05.
Status online has not changed and no email, I am guessing later tonight I will get the email and status changed online.
I AM SOOOOOOOOOO HAPPY!!!!!
THANK YOU ALL FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT....
Still going to be here FOR SURE to continue the rest of the journey smile.gif

Dani, your APPROVAL is coming I AM SURE!!!
Hang on! star_smile.gif



Congratulations!!!! So pleased for you. It was a long time coming but you got there in the end biggrin.gif

TeeKolFemaleEngland2009-02-05 19:35:00
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QUOTE (blondprincess @ Feb 3 2009, 01:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm sooooo happy today!!!! I got my visa!!!! kicking.gif

Thank you to all my friends!!!

Good luck to everyone...God bless...



CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!!!!! Well done. Enjoy being together
TeeKolFemaleEngland2009-02-03 01:01:00
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QUOTE (SoInLove16 @ Feb 2 2009, 01:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
To all my awesome VJ friends:

I will be off the forum for a while BUT will still be checking now and then. Like Maliciant (Who will be visiting his love and preparing for his final steps of this process) I too will be preparing. My case is a bit more complicated than most K1 fiancee cases which is why I have an attorney. I have all my papers and packets ready now and preparing myself for this short yet stressful step and obstacle.

Everyone who already have their NOA2's, goodluck on the next step!

Everyone who are still waiting, GODSPEED to you all! be strong, our NOA2 is on the way!

Wish me luck and good success for the next step.........

Godspeed everyone and take care..........



Absolutely, good luck and hope that you are reunited quickly!! Take care now and dont forget to come back and let us know from time to time how you are getting on.
TeeKolFemaleEngland2009-02-02 10:58:00
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QUOTE (HappyDancer @ Jan 26 2009, 06:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks Freddy, Jabibi and Terri. So excited!!!

Dani - I have a feeling the person working your state is slow. I have a friend whose fiance is in IL too and he was a July filer. Theirs got approved last December. That's about 5 months. Looks like yours is just around the corner Dani.

Love you sis! Will be here for yah. We'll go to that Dublin Irish Festival in August remember? See yah!



Sorry HD...just seen that you have been approved at last!!! CONGRATULATIONS GIRL!!!!
TeeKolFemaleEngland2009-01-26 15:21:00
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QUOTE (Rod and Lu @ Jan 22 2009, 04:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Rod and Lu @ Jan 21 2009, 06:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This waiting sucks!!!!


WE ARE APPROVED!!!!!! I was sad all day and then I get home tonight from work and check my box and what did I see a I-797 notice.....weird thing is....I never received any touches and it still states my status is pending.....notice date was January 15,2009........I'm speechless..........



CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
TeeKolFemaleEngland2009-01-22 01:22:00
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QUOTE (maliciant @ Jan 21 2009, 03:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yikes, august is a thread full of injury prone people with medical problems... proof this process is stressful?

Next time I talk to my fiancee, she'll be telling me about her medical, today is a huge day for us, I think if the medical goes normally then we are home free! (Well, with the exception of the visa not being delivered before the flights are scheduled to leave... but going to try to pick them up instead of get them delivered, all mail people end to have a hard time finding her house, not just the regular mail but UPS and DHL, etc).


Hope the medical went well today. Fingers crossed for you!
TeeKolFemaleEngland2009-01-21 16:51:00
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QUOTE (MARM @ Jan 15 2009, 11:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Dani^Chris Perry @ Jan 15 2009, 02:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
150 days for me huh.gif usually this is when people get approved....i'll start hoping more now biggrin.gif


smile.gif Keep those hopes up!
I called CSC today, just to see what they would tell me...I mean after an RFE I should have been approved right away right?


If my RFE is anything to go by Marm, you should be receiving the NOA2 any day. I know that seems like a standard reply, but mine took about 2 weeks after I sent the RFE back.

Heres hoping for ya!!!


QUOTE (jazz_acid @ Jan 15 2009, 01:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hEy fellow,

my interview tomorow! pls pray for me!


thanks,

jazz


Good luck Jazz!!! we wait to hear good news !
TeeKolFemaleEngland2009-01-15 15:15:00
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QUOTE (Cuchita @ Jan 13 2009, 05:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
But let me tell you I bough the plane tickets and we are going to Chile in March 13th I know friday the 13th! scary but you know what I don't give a hoot! everything is going to be all right. I cannot wait to kiss my Cuchi.

It's lunch time here, see ya!
XOXO



Thats fantastic news, so glad to hear that you are going to see your SO again soon. Congratulations on surviving this long apart, hopefully you wont have to separate again xxx fingers crossed for you xx
TeeKolFemaleEngland2009-01-13 13:54:00
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Hi everyone, just a quick note for all of those that will be getting a medical in the UK.

I have booked mine today and was lucky enough to have received my case number from our NOA2. Previous posts mentioned that they dont ask you for it, they seem to have changed it and now they do.

Thought I would pass on my encounter as a couple of weeks ago when I hadn't got my case number I was going to blag it and say I had got it, then I would have looked a complete idiot jest.gif
TeeKolFemaleEngland2009-01-09 14:44:00
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Congratulations on all the approvals!!! This is great, we are all getting there. Thoughts are with those still waiting....keep positive.....it wont be long now before you can see the fruits of all this heartache and waiting. Keep looking to your gains because your new life is just around the corner.
TeeKolFemaleEngland2009-01-06 15:32:00
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QUOTE (Chuck and Grace @ Jan 6 2009, 02:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (TeeKol @ Jan 5 2009, 05:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi guys, sorry for the absence but trying to get paperwork together and my man came over for the Christmas holidays biggrin.gif so was enjoying being with him again.

Happy New Year to everyone!

I have a question though, if someone can please help. We are filling in the I-134 and he has noticed that his life insurance doesnt cover the amount of the mortgage on the house. This is an oversight on his behalf, but the problem is, do we fill out the I-134 with this amount, or wait until he has got life insurance for the full amount of the mortgage? (which he is going to do anyway) If we decide to wait for the later option its going to delay getting the paperwork back to the embassy.

Any ideas please?

Thanks


I dont think it really matters if your life insurance covers the value of the property or not. Ultimately, the property is still of value, so even it life insurance doesnt cover it, it should still be able to be sold. I think the life insurance question is really related to if your policy has a cash value (ie not term life insurance). It can be considered another asset in that case. Generally speaking, he shouldnt be able to get a loan on the house unless it appraised (Yeah, I know, the housing market has crashed, but this form hasnt changed since before the crash), so the value of the house should be greater than the mortgage. Generally speaking, people must put 10% or more down, so it also can be considered as an asset.

Thanks so much for your response. This was the way we were thinking too.

Good luck with the rest of your visa journey


TeeKolFemaleEngland2009-01-06 15:28:00
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QUOTE (Cuchita @ Jan 5 2009, 10:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi there as far as I understand you don´t have to put if you have a house as long as you meet the poverty guidelines with the salary alone.

I asked this question long ago and that´s what everybody told me.


Thanks so much for your speedy reply.

So we dont need to fill in about the house at all, if we are over the poverty guidelines? What about the life insurance question?- just to confirm biggrin.gif

Edited by TeeKol, 05 January 2009 - 05:34 PM.

TeeKolFemaleEngland2009-01-05 17:32:00
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Hi guys, sorry for the absence but trying to get paperwork together and my man came over for the Christmas holidays biggrin.gif so was enjoying being with him again.

Happy New Year to everyone!

I have a question though, if someone can please help. We are filling in the I-134 and he has noticed that his life insurance doesnt cover the amount of the mortgage on the house. This is an oversight on his behalf, but the problem is, do we fill out the I-134 with this amount, or wait until he has got life insurance for the full amount of the mortgage? (which he is going to do anyway) If we decide to wait for the later option its going to delay getting the paperwork back to the embassy.

Any ideas please?

Thanks


TeeKolFemaleEngland2009-01-05 17:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2008 Filers
QUOTE (mady_dam @ Dec 20 2008, 10:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: WAC#########

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On December 19, 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.


God really GOOD!



I just read my email, then i read the above statement.

NOA2, got it...... kicking.gif

Thank you GOD!



Congratulations too!!!! This is fantastic we are all getting there!!! Dont give up hope if you havent got yours yet guys, its just around the corner i can see it peeking

Edited by TeeKol, 20 December 2008 - 11:52 AM.

TeeKolFemaleEngland2008-12-20 11:51:00
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QUOTE (soon~tobe @ Dec 20 2008, 04:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks everyone! Now I am going to get one plane to go spend Christmas with my family. At least I can have hope that by next Christmas I will be married to my amazing man and he will be here in the States with me!!!

Thanks everyone! Now I am going to get one plane to go spend Christmas with my family. At least I can have hope that by next Christmas I will be married to my amazing man and he will be here in the States with me!!!



Congratulations!!!!!! What a great Christmas biggrin.gif
TeeKolFemaleEngland2008-12-20 11:49:00
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Just tiptoeing in here to let you know....We were approved a very short while ago!!!!!!

So those of you with RFE's its correct what they are saying, it wont hold up your approval too long if ours was anything to go by...10 days from when they received it to the approval. Dont despair, I know its easier to say than do.

August is moving biggrin.gif you wont be long now guys!!!!!
TeeKolFemaleEngland2008-12-19 17:37:00
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING !!!!
TeeKolFemaleEngland2008-11-27 18:52:00
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QUOTE (HappyDancer @ Nov 25 2008, 05:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
TeeKol - I am ssoooo excited for you to get your mail for your RFE. Believe it or not, most RFEs mean a pending approval and they just need additional docs and you should be back on the happy path!

Good luck!



Thanks Happy Dancer, I appreciate the support and of course I will post the reason, once I know biggrin.gif
TeeKolFemaleEngland2008-11-25 13:15:00
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QUOTE (MARM @ Nov 24 2008, 09:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (TeeKol @ Nov 24 2008, 03:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OMG! We have been touched today!!!! The first time ever!! I am soo excited my SO is trying to get through to find out the status of our case. Its all so exciting, I have been watching that date for months!!!!!!

Fingers crossed biggrin.gif



I really hope the touch means that your approval is on the way very, very soon! kicking.gif Keep us posted!



I have got an RFE but cant find out what it is until my SO wakes up as it is sent to his email address sad.gif

QUOTE (tpal @ Nov 25 2008, 12:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
NOA2! NOA2!

I came home today to this email from my lawyer:

Thomas,

Your K-1 visa petition was approved on November 18th, 2008. Your petition will be forwarded to the National Visa Center (NVC) for initial security clearance checks. The NVC will send you a letter once these checks have been completed to notify you that the petition is being forwarded to the U.S. Consulate General in Frankfurt to begin overseas processing.

I have an NOA1 date of 7 August.... kicking.gif



Congratulations!!! you are on the move biggrin.gif
TeeKolFemaleEngland2008-11-25 12:38:00
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QUOTE (Dani^Chris Perry @ Nov 24 2008, 08:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
my patience is gone, i really cant wait this anymore crying.gif



C'mon you can do this! You have come so far, your time is coming, you have been through so much! Dont let USCIS deny you your happiness, show them that your love is stronger and will not be denied!!! Dig deep, you deserve this, THIS IS YOURS
TeeKolFemaleEngland2008-11-24 16:06:00
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QUOTE (MARM @ Nov 24 2008, 12:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello all fellow August 2008 filers!

I have been browsing through this wonderful site for a long time now...I just wish I found this site before I hired an attorney...anyway, the good thing is that I have not had any problems yet with the attorney, things seem to be going smoothly at least from this end...who knows about the other end...hopefully we AF'ers get our NOA2 soon! I am really hoping for until the end of December!

I look forward to continuing the rest of the journey with you all!

Good luck to all and I am happy to be here!
-MARM



Hi MARM this is a fantastic site full of support and helpful advice and at the moment Philipino recipes biggrin.gif

Thanks everyone for your well wishes with the touch

Edited by TeeKol, 24 November 2008 - 03:52 PM.

TeeKolFemaleEngland2008-11-24 15:51:00
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OMG! We have been touched today!!!! The first time ever!! I am soo excited my SO is trying to get through to find out the status of our case. Its all so exciting, I have been watching that date for months!!!!!!

Fingers crossed biggrin.gif
TeeKolFemaleEngland2008-11-24 14:30:00
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QUOTE (Chris & Mara @ Nov 23 2008, 06:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
And the big moment!!!!!

Went to my dress fitter this afternoon and she has done a spectacular job!!!

Fitted prefectly, she just has to finish off the beading on the back, and put on the straps (which she was waiting till today to measure).

She also had a look at my veil ( I am wearing the one my mum wore at her wedding 28 years ago) and said she would attach a comb to hold it in my hair, and put some of the beading in the little flowers that she would do it for free! I have an awesome dress maker!!!

Anyhow there are 3 piccies, one of the front, one of the back and of the train. smile.gif

What do you think girls? (and those guys feeling feminane to comment today smile.gif )



WOW Mara!!!! that is sooooo beautiful!!! You look stunning! No wonder you have a smile on your face. wow.gif
TeeKolFemaleEngland2008-11-23 11:54:00
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QUOTE (maliciant @ Nov 14 2008, 06:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
186... not bad... you did file very early in the month so you are pretty much at the front of the line for august filers.

I don't think that VSC is moving slower than CSC so much as it's reporting slower, but I'm not sure about that. There is an August CSC thread but it's only got a meager 17 pages (also a August VSC thread I believe too but it had even less), pretty much the whole august group is concentrated here, at least as far as activing posting. There are threads about the glitch already, I figure it'll get sorted out soon enough, it's just one more goofy thing to discuss while we wait.



I am in shock, I checked Igors list this morning and had jumped from 138 to 101 !!!! I thought that we had been taken off or moved way back!!!.......we are getting there folks!!!!
TeeKolFemaleEngland2008-11-15 15:58:00
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QUOTE (Gemmie @ Nov 10 2008, 05:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (maliciant @ Nov 10 2008, 02:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Becoming a psychologist in america is not that difficult I don't think, something along the lines of 2 years of college, basically as I understand it, psychologists aren't a licensed profession, and having any kind of schooling/training is uh... optional. Becoming a psychiatrist on the other hand, is a full on medical doctor, requires 6 - 8 years of school, and I know one girl who was in the middle of her residency, there are times where she'll be working 100 hour shifts for months at a time (only a slight bump up from the 60 hour shifts she normally worked). All that and most american's don't know the difference (or that there is one) between a psychologist and a psychiatrist! Either way though living in the country without a license will be rough, you'll definitely want to work on that as soon as possible especially if he's very far out.

And another july filer approval showed up on igor's last night on CSC... I think it's official now, july is getting worked on!


Yeah, I've often gotten the "you want to be a shrink" line over there, and have to explain that psychiatrist and psychologist, and even psychotherapist, are all different things.

It's incredibly difficult to get registered in America. A lot of people think they can get a degree in psych and not much else, but you'll find you won't be able to practise until you're in your late 20's at least. In the UK you can get a Masters (there are specialised subjects) plus experience, and eventually get accredited as part of the British Psychological Society. Then you're allowed to research independently or continue studying for a further degree. In the U.S, you have to have a PhD or similar doctorate degree to become licensed as a practising psychologist (with the American Psychological Association). I've never seen any option over there for how to become a Research Psychologist.

I think a lot of it has to do with the content.. US degrees aren't as difficult as ones in the UK (at least I've heard that from exchange students, international teachers, and by looking at the course content) but are prolonged over more years.

I've looked at schools in Massachusetts and they're all very expensive. the ones that aren't don't seem too challenging or to lead anywhere as a professional researcher.


Thanks for the advice Donna, I think you're right, only we can make the decision. Well, only me really. I need to decide if my few hours of graduation is worth an extra 3-6 weeks of waiting. My dad has rented my room out to a lodger for the money, and I refuse to go back and sleep on the sofa for all that time. My friends are all moving back home too, and unless I find a place to stay with them, it might be easier to throw a celebration party and leave for the US.

Hope everyone is doing well, glad to see that July filers are being processed. smile.gif



Gemmie, I agree with what Donna-Marie says, it is only you that can make the final decision, and you should talk it through with your SO, but I will lay Devils Advocate here, having been in a slightly similar positon when I was married before and having to walk away. You are prepared to leave so much behind, which is admirable, and each of us that is moving to the USA is doing something similar in our own way, but dont you think that missing your acknowledgement for all of your achievements and the long road you have travelled through academia, is maybe one that you dont really have to give up?

If your visa will still be valid until just after the ceremony, couldnt you arrange to fly out the day after or maybe a few days later? I know you will have to rough it on a couch or 'make do' somewhere ( I know what its like because I am staying with relatives myself) but, may this be worth it to finish off that long journey before embarking on your journey of a lifetime? Being with your SO biggrin.gif

As mentioned earlier, I am just looking at it from a different angle, you know what you have sacrificed to get where you are, what may lay ahead. Whatever you decide I wish you happiness in your future with your SO.
TeeKolFemaleEngland2008-11-10 12:40:00
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QUOTE (Chris & Mara @ Oct 28 2008, 10:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
smile.gif thanks Teekol smile.gif

Looks like we won't know today though, Chris' car was t-boned by a taxi driver on his way to work. He wasn't hurt (thank god) but spent 4 hours with the police at the accident, needless to say he missed work, USCIS and some important meetings.

As much as I would love to know about our case I am considerably happier about know that Chris is ok at this point.



OMG!!!! Thank god he is ok. Must have been a terrible shock for both of you.
TeeKolFemaleEngland2008-10-29 10:12:00
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QUOTE (Chris & Mara @ Oct 28 2008, 11:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It is good Gemmie smile.gif Reading the Shadow Rising at the moment, 4th book in the series the wheel of time by robert jordan. Chris gave me a copy of his favorite book (the first one in the series) for my 20th bday, have to admit that i have become addicted lol.

See I as fairly sure the pertitioner had to fill in a form that looked at the tax details over the last so many years as well as all the other junk to prove that they made enough money consistantly, I remember Chris mentioning that he had to get copies of his tax returns.....

I dunno, Ill ask him when I get up tomorrow smile.gif

Night guys


Sorry that you are getting the run around guys, but its good to hear that you are working through it together and arent letting it beat you!!!! Well done, c'mon....show 'em you mean business biggrin.gif
TeeKolFemaleEngland2008-10-28 16:33:00