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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from CSC for your I-129F?
Happy St Patrick's Day Everyone ...

It's a National holiday here in Ireland today, the sun is shining ------- and I'm in work!!!

Here's hoping for a big week for all of us CSCers, no matter if you are July, August, September, October, November or December.

Fingers, toes, legs, arms and eyes crossed!!!|

R

PS M's made it home OK - 24 hours travelling the poor wee pet!!!
Eli the BarrowboyMaleUnited Kingdom2008-03-17 06:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from CSC for your I-129F?
in the middle of the night
in the middle of the night i call
your name
oh yoko

i just had to do it ....
Eli the BarrowboyMaleUnited Kingdom2008-03-17 05:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from CSC for your I-129F?
Yeah, but look at this ...

http://www.visajourn...le.php?id=23035

R
Eli the BarrowboyMaleUnited Kingdom2008-03-17 04:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from CSC for your I-129F?
Now this is what I call a wait ... well done these guys all the same ...

http://www.visajourn...?showuser=46547
Eli the BarrowboyMaleUnited Kingdom2008-03-16 13:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from CSC for your I-129F?
Well done to all the recent approvals/touches/interviewee dates. Still nothing here.

Mercedes left for the USA today - only for 3 weeks but I'm heartbroken.

R
Eli the BarrowboyMaleUnited Kingdom2008-03-16 09:35:00
United KingdomLondon Embassy - no phones allowed?
You can bring your phone and a small bag - they will keep them at the gate house and give you a number ... simple ... don't bring a laptop though!!!

If he's coming to a main line station there will be left luggage at the station.

Hope this helps you both!!!

Edited by Eli the Barrowboy, 11 June 2008 - 04:38 PM.

Eli the BarrowboyMaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-11 16:37:00
United KingdomGood News and Bad
Oh I'm sure it will be conveniently forgotten by then ... lol ...


Oh I'm sure it will be conveniently forgotten by then ... lol ...
Eli the BarrowboyMaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-12 11:24:00
United KingdomGood News and Bad
Ah we did indeed Andy!!!

As I said before, "I used to read about people opening the envelope on here and think, "duh". " As it's Merc I'm putting it down to a blonde moment!!!

Just so everyone knows, we got our visa papers back today, safe secure and locked up tight in a location known only to me!!!

R
Eli the BarrowboyMaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-11 14:14:00
United KingdomGood News and Bad
Well it went back yesterday but the guy who lifted it was an imbecile so whether or not it gets there is another thing.

He didn't even bring the right size bag with him and shoved it into an A4 one instead.

I'll call them later and see what the progress is ... not sure how or when it will return.

R
Eli the BarrowboyMaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-04 08:09:00
United KingdomGood News and Bad
Hey Sara,

How are you holding out? You Oregonians and your 'must open every envelope' attitude. Well, I guess that's why you are pioneers!!!

Yeah, it will be sorted. I'm just glad I didn't need to return my passport as we are off to Paris on Thursday for a romantic weekend.

All these touches you've been getting ... methinks you'll get news very soon.

Fingers crossed for you.

R
Eli the BarrowboyMaleUnited Kingdom2008-05-30 10:25:00
United KingdomGood News and Bad
QUOTE (Poiteen @ May 30 2008, 03:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I see whole lot of foot rubbing in your future!! wink.gif


Oh, by the way everyone. I didn't shout at Merc for opening it, just sighed and sucked my breath in. I think I'm 100 points up in the best boyfriend ever scale.

I did indeed call the Embassy and Poiteen, you are correct. We send the envelop back by SMS and rearrange them to get it back to Belfast when it's resealed.

We booked our flights today, we leave Ireland, Mercedes via Dub-JFK and me visa Belfast-London-JFK so I can get the EAD stamp. This is where it leaves the nice dream to reality realm. Very, very exciting.

R
Eli the BarrowboyMaleUnited Kingdom2008-05-30 10:02:00
United KingdomGood News and Bad
Hey Guys,

So first the good news ... my visa arrived.

Second the bad news ... Mercedes opened the godd*m envelope without reading the DO NOT OPEN, stamped all over it in large print.

Geez, talk about putting a dampener on things.

I used to read about people opening the envelope on here and think, "duh". Partly my fault in that I didn't tell her it was coming and not to open it as the couriers never called or texted to say they'd be here and partly her fault for NOT READING THE GODD*M ENVELOPE.

Anyway, I feel bad as she's in tears and feels really bad and is inconsolable over this.

So, any suggestions on how to rectify this, apart from the obvious of giving my beloved a lobotomy.

R

PS How many foot rubs do you think I'll be able to milk this for?

PPS If you didn't laugh what could you do?
Eli the BarrowboyMaleUnited Kingdom2008-05-30 09:28:00
United KingdomWedding Song
We are using Bob Dylan's 'The Wedding Song' for people sitting down, The Decemberists 'Red Right Ankle' for Mercedes walking down the aisle and In Spite of Ourselves for our first dance.

Red Right Ankle Sample Lyrics ...

"This is the story of your red right ankle And how it came to meet your leg
And how the muscle, bone, and sinews tangled And how the skin was softly shed
And how it whispered “Oh, adhere to me For we are bound by symmetry
And whatever differences our lives have been We together make a limb.”

In Spite of Oursleves Lyrics ... it's a duet between male/female vocals ...

Eli the BarrowboyMaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-02 06:40:00
United KingdomHad my medical in london on Monday
QUOTE (Sal and Jay @ Jun 18 2008, 09:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Omg, omg I cant believe it my results were totally clear and no treatment needed, my doctor is going to write to Knightsbridge doctors today to tell her it was totally clear.

I am so happy and relieved. Thanks everyone for caring and supporting me when I was so scared and worried.



That's just the best News Sal!!!

Really really really delighted for you ... for you both!!!!

R
Eli the BarrowboyMaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-18 04:52:00
United KingdomHad my medical in london on Monday
Fingers crossed!!!
Eli the BarrowboyMaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-17 09:03:00
United KingdomHad my medical in london on Monday
Yeah ... many congrats on the approval ... good luck with the medical ... odds on it's nothing ...
Eli the BarrowboyMaleUnited Kingdom2008-05-24 16:24:00
United KingdomHad my medical in london on Monday
Good luck tomorrow Sal ...
Eli the BarrowboyMaleUnited Kingdom2008-05-22 03:44:00
United KingdomHad my medical in london on Monday
All the best to you Dawn,

I read a report on here of something similar happening to someone, turns out they were fine.

Wish I could be of more help but we are rooting for you to get the all clear!!!

Good Luck!

R
Eli the BarrowboyMaleUnited Kingdom2008-05-20 06:37:00
United KingdomHad my medical in london on Monday
QUOTE (NickyMcMillan @ May 2 2008, 04:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes that's the doctor I was talking about. Very scary! lol. She certainly was very direct.


Her first question to me was "So! You're married to an American then?"

I thought "Ah ha. It begins already." then said, "No! Getting married to an American." She was writing something when I answered.

Kinda freaky, no? Maybe she assumed one as handsome as I couldn't be single!!!
Eli the BarrowboyMaleUnited Kingdom2008-05-02 15:14:00
United KingdomHad my medical in london on Monday
Was the "scary Asian doctor" a female?

The female Asian doctor I had told me I had to quit smoking (OK, fair enough) but when I asked afterward if I was going to live (jokingly) she said, "Well, we're all dying".

Ah the humanity!!!

Anyway, vis-a-visa the external genitalia examinations, she said "can you just prove you're a man". So I farted and scratched myself thinking that would be enough proof, but she still wanted to have a look at the goods.
Eli the BarrowboyMaleUnited Kingdom2008-05-02 05:29:00
United KingdomHad my medical in london on Monday
Glad it went well for you Sal and Jay. I know if I got a call like that I'd ####### myself ....

I had my medical on Monday too. Kelly, I saw you there, I only knew who it was afterward - you were advising that poor woman who had been waiting two years about VisaJourney so I thought I'd check online to see who else was there. I was the really handsome Irishman ... lol.

We sent Packet 3 back on the 16th, still no packet 4 ... now I'm getting worried!!!

R
Eli the BarrowboyMaleUnited Kingdom2008-05-02 05:20:00
United KingdomWhy USA and not UK?
QUOTE (william_wallace @ May 20 2008, 11:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Shes sick and tired of the 100mph life style in America. Here where I live is so quiet and everyone is laid back.


Or you could move to Oregon ... lol.
Eli the BarrowboyMaleUnited Kingdom2008-05-22 03:46:00
United KingdomWhy USA and not UK?
Mercedes is going to Law School in Oregon. When we met that as her plan and, while I am a homebird, I have my education and chosen career and I want her to fulfill her potential too.

After she's done we'll look at the situation again as 3 years is a long time. Actually, it's not ...
Eli the BarrowboyMaleUnited Kingdom2008-05-20 06:43:00
United KingdomSorry It's been so silent
Thanks all ... not long at all!!!

I hope you are are all well!!!
Eli the BarrowboyMaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-14 07:39:00
United KingdomSorry It's been so silent
Hello All,

Sorry i've been so quiet but we've been on our pre-wedding honeymoon in Paris, then we had family over from the USA for 2 weeks and with all that going on and trying to pack ours lives into suitcases AND spend time with the family it's been really hard to find time to do anything else.

I hope you are all well and congrats to all marriages and visa issuants.

R
Eli the BarrowboyMaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-13 08:03:00
United KingdomBringing money to the USA
QUOTE (Lansbury @ Jul 15 2008, 07:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Makes you wonder how a bunch of people who kicked us out because they didn't like our tax system or want to pay it could have come up with something so punitive, diverse and complicated. whistling.gif


Quote of the day, nah, year!!! Brilliant!!!

Thanks Poiteen,

I hope you are doing well!!!

R


QUOTE (Poiteen @ Jul 15 2008, 01:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
here it is: http://www.visajourn...howtopic=129828

Eli the BarrowboyMaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-17 16:32:00
United KingdomBringing money to the USA
The UK laws are that if the prop[erty was your primary residence then you don't have to pay income tax on any net gains made on it.

Thanks for the tips on this guys. The US tax laws are mind boggling for someone used to the UK PAYE tax system. I think we will send $9,999 dollars right now and then transfer the rest over when I get a US bank account.

R
Eli the BarrowboyMaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-15 06:59:00
United KingdomBringing money to the USA
QUOTE (English Muffin @ Jul 14 2008, 01:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Eli the Barrowboy @ Jul 14 2008, 08:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Either way, are there tax implications on this money to the US Govt?

R


Nope, you won't pay any tax on money you transfer over. good.gif


Thanks Muffin,

So are we best to wait until I open the account myself so that Mercedes isn't taxed. Her account is open in her and her step dad's name (so he could be a co-signee while she was in Ireland)?

R
Eli the BarrowboyMaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-14 07:59:00
United KingdomBringing money to the USA
Hi All,

So I sold my house in Northern Ireland and am transfering the money to the USA.

I think I'll use Interchnage who have the best rate today.

Does anyone know the tax implcations of bring money to the USA? Obviously I can't get a bank account in the USA until I get there but Mercedes has one so we can put the money straight in there.

Will there be negative tax implcations in doing this as we aren't married yet or should we wait until I get to the USA and open an account and then transfer the monies that way?

Either way, are there tax implications on this money to the US Govt?

R
Eli the BarrowboyMaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-14 07:48:00
United KingdomThat's It
QUOTE (Nicoxcx @ Jul 30 2008, 04:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Eli who did you fly with? my trips to the USA have been between Icelandair & British Airways, they dont seem to be to kind on the baggage allowance!


I flew Virgin to JFK from london but it was Aer Lingus that charged me 170GBP for extra allowance from Belfast to london.

And then Continental charged $100 for extra from newark. Oh well!!!

R
Eli the BarrowboyMaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-07 23:21:00
United KingdomThat's It
You are right it's expensive and I keep freaking out cos all the cash is going out but none is coming in ... plus M is going to law school in August so I'll be the sole bread winner!!!
Eli the BarrowboyMaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-29 10:52:00
United KingdomThat's It
Well we are hoping our EAD comes through before the 90 day cut off ... I see from the stats online here that EAD takes on average 70 days ... I know that can't be relied on but one has to work doesn't one!?!

I can deal with the 90 days thing if and when I get a job ...
Eli the BarrowboyMaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-28 11:46:00
United KingdomThat's It
Thanks to all and hello from sunny Eugene, Oregon.

The jet lag sucks and Mercedes and the mutt got delayed coming into JFK but otherwise we are alive, well and happy. I feel really at home here and it's so exciting to have our whole future in front of us. We opened our bank account today (the bank official's wife is foreign too so he knew the visa issues), DMV tomorrow (in Oregon your partner can vouch for you at the DMV so no proof of address needed) and have been busy applying for jobs all day. Oh, and we went clothes shopping.

Sincere thanks to everyone I've met on here who offered advice, encouragement and good vides. Tis done. Until AOS when I'll be looking advice again no doubt!!! Good luck to you all who are on their way soon - it's a big thing, it really is!!!

Sorry this is so short and scatty but I'm knackered!!!

R

PS. I sold my house, my car, gave up a great job and fitted what remained of my 36 years on this earth into 4 suitcases. And I would do it all again tomorrow.
Eli the BarrowboyMaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-24 20:41:00
United KingdomThat's It
Hey All,

In terminal 3 at Heathrow and about to take off ... be good to each other and I'll write more once I land in the US of A.

Jeez, saying goodbye to people was the hardest thing but new horizons await ...

R
Eli the BarrowboyMaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-22 06:39:00
United KingdomJust Saying Hi
QUOTE (milneshine @ Aug 18 2008, 09:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good luck with it all mate, found a decent Guinness yet??



Kells Bar, Portland, Or. First Class Guinness.
Eli the BarrowboyMaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-13 17:14:00
United KingdomJust Saying Hi
hellO Everyone,

Just a quick hello to let you all know I'm alive and well.

Well, we got over the NW Heat Wave and the kids are over so things are pretty much nuts.

We are getting our AOS stuff ready and heading to the courthouse soon to tie the knot beofre we have the big party on the 11th of October - or should that be October 11th!!!

I hope you are all well and good luck to you all.

R
Eli the BarrowboyMaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-18 13:06:00
United KingdomWe got married
QUOTE (ginger1981 @ Sep 16 2008, 06:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Have you started an organic farm yet?


No but my tie-dye business is getting so big I expect it to be bought over by the Feds soon. By the way, i went to the doctor and got my vaccination history. But I had to get a Tetanus shot, even though I had one in April. Says it was supposed to be a course rather than a one off and I'd get rejected for not having it, even though it has no medical benefit. It was only $10 but go figure ...
Eli the BarrowboyMaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-16 23:19:00
United KingdomWe got married
Oh, hang on ...

This from VisaJourney ...

If the beneficiary's vaccinations were COMPLETED as part of the visa process, IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO INCLUDE FORM I-693 IN THE AOS SUBMISSION. All your medical information is enclosed in the brown envelope which was handed in at the POE. The envelope is then forwarded on to USCIS where it will be consolidated with the I-485 submission, once received. If you received a copy of the Vaccination Documentation Worksheet (Form DS-3025) from your Panel Physician, you may include a copy of that form in your AOS submission in place of Form I-693.

I have a copy of the Vaccination Documentation Worksheet (Form DS-3025) from our friendly doc, so I may include a copy of that form in my AOS submission in place of Form I-693 and save $80?
Eli the BarrowboyMaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-15 17:07:00
United KingdomWe got married
I must see if I can get Mercedes a cheer leader outfit ... lol ... she'd love that!!!

I got a doctors appointment tomorrow all the way up in Salem for, wait for it, $80 cash ... just to sign a form. Geez!!! I knew I should have studied medicine.

I'm glad I kept the x-ray as they said I had to get a TB shot!!!

So, all I have is a photocopy the doctor gave me in Knightsbridge but I'm guessing that that will suffice!!!

Let's hope this doctor is a bit nicer than our friendly lady doctor in London.
Eli the BarrowboyMaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-15 16:57:00
United KingdomWe got married
QUOTE (ginger1981 @ Sep 15 2008, 12:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations! Enjoy your wonderful new life in hippie land!


Hippie land? Eugene? Never. Lol.
Eli the BarrowboyMaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-15 13:04:00