Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2012	You can try selling the blades. Worth a shot! Make sure to include a photograph of it on the ad And yeah, I can't rollerblade either. When I visited my husband back in 2010, he wanted me to try. So we got some cheap blades at like Walmart or something. I put them on, and then I just stood there. I found out I don't have balance so no skating for me. Should have seen it coming as I could never ice skate either I'd love to know how though since my husband is AWESOME at it. Good luck with packing the pan See, I used to figure skate - that's the crappy part! I WANT to blade, but wow...and did you do the funny "walking" in your blades? That's just goofy looking -and it's how I go Has he tried to teach you? LOL oh I have the pan planned out! I have two nearly identical suitcases. I will line each with a towel, then place one half of the roaster inside, then fill with other towels and bedding. Voila! Oh yeah, I have to sell my backpacking bookbag too...somehow I don't think I'll be allowed to ship 5 suitcases on the plane with me...	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-04-20 22:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2012	Oh, yeah, you probably won't get much for those. And I only shipped two of my things. Everything else was sold locally in Montreal, so I only had to drive and meet someone to sell things, or with furniture, they came to pick it up. And I've been reposting my ads while here in the US But haven't sold much as people refuse to come up to my dad's house which is like 30-45 minutes away from Montreal, where most people are located LOL...the rollerblades are actually Salomon, size 6 (I think) on really spinny wheels...they're nice but I just...wow I can't rollerblade LOL (My knees agree with me!) The jacket I'll probably just give away, but the roasting pan...I'm going to try and pack it in two of my suitcases LOL. Edited by Trav&Shell, 20 April 2012 - 10:29 PM.	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-04-20 22:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2012	It's definitely possible! I sold my desk, dresser, bed, and a bunch of other things through Craigslist and Kijiji. I still have stuff up actually XD The remaining stuff is just sitting in my old closet at my dad's I need to re-post the ads. Maybe I can sell all of it and make some extra cash for when I visit I don't have anything that good to sell...a winter jacket (way too heavy for VA winters lol), a pair of once-used rollerblades (last used in like, 2002), and potentially a roasting pan (brand new in box, kitchen aid, but NO idea how I can ship it because it won't be cheap!). I can see how your stuff earned you more!!! reposting ads when you're out there is awesome!	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-04-20 22:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2012	Have fun with that I sure didn't. Although, I did make some extra cash selling stuff on Craiglist and Kijiji! Made a couple hundred $$ WOW. I totally don't think that's possible...but I did make the last 100 bucks for the visa fees savings by selling my really old child sized guitar, back in december on Kijiji	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-04-20 22:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2012	That's an idea! And very nice people! At least you don't have to worry about the lease once you get your visa! Yep, this past year's taught me that it's best to surround one's self with nice people It gives me a ton of space to go through my stuff once and for all, and purge what I don't need or want, too!	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-04-20 22:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2012	Oh boy, lol No need to take a picture, just at least put it on LOL. Maybe I will wear it for my move tomorrow (some people from church are letting me live in their basement so I can get out of my lease since the expedite )	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-04-20 21:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2012	Omg! You've had yours longer than I have (obviously), what are you waiting for? LOL! I'm shy, and feelin kinda puffy this past week lol...	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-04-20 21:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2012	Hehe You deserve it! The shirts are awesome Did you know I haven't even tried mine on yet?!	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-04-20 21:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2012	Thank you I like the shirt too. All thanks to Shell for making it for me You're gonna give me a mighty big head	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-04-20 21:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2012	Is there supervisor available at this time? I would like to call NVC. What is the best time to call at night? 8hpm,9hpm,w0:pm? there may be...just call and tell them you need to talk to a supervisor. the supervisor may just be busy...but be INSISTENT! Edited by Trav&Shell, 20 April 2012 - 08:10 PM.	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-04-20 20:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2012	My new favorite t-shirt (not to mention my new avatar): Thanks again Shell for making it!! Woohooooo!!! so glad you like it	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-04-20 17:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2012	That i wish! I'm kind of excited now! Come on Monday!! I can't wait to hear stories of the mythical creature known as Supervisor Sue!!!	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-04-20 16:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2012	Lol, with my luck shes a Ex-Drill Sergent with a nasty attitude ! I bet she's sweet as can be! Unless all the expedites have jaded her over the years...	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-04-20 16:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2012	lol LOL...it's good to know what shift she works too Lol, Apparently she's human, i'll see on Monday at 8:am est. I'll be stayin tuned for that! Can't wait to hear what she sounds like	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-04-20 16:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2012	3days and Supervisor Sue still haven't review my Expedite Request! Operator said call Monday morning and ask for her personally, she works the morning shift! Supervisor Sue's a real person and not just code?!?!?! I thought that was code for "expedite the ####### out of my file"...	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-04-20 15:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2012	Wow. Called DoS again, to see if Anna was lying. Reached Samantha - an uninterested, bored, tired, annoyed girl who refused to listen and rattled off exactly what Anna did. Hung up, started to think they were right, got upset. Waited half hour, then called again. Reached Anna twice (hung up on her two times without a word - felt AWESOME!!), then talked to Nicole. I told her I was confused and needed a clear answer. She gave me a clear answer - but still couldn't give a date. Oh well, at least we've got clarity before the weekend!	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-04-20 15:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2012	That would be any random, stupid USCIS, DoS or NVC operator and my fist. Better yet... I'll light that little fire for ya so we can have a BBQ!	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-04-20 11:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2012	LOL was that a drill? OH HAHAHAHA...I let it play all the way out...tha's amazing Edited by Trav&Shell, 20 April 2012 - 10:54 AM.	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-04-20 10:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2012	GOOD LORD!! Two names I'll definitely make note of for when I reach the DoS stage of this process. Yep. Definitely take note. For the record - Trav and his mom have BOTH sent letters to the congressman about this already. We're ALL tired of the nonsense... LOL....I warned you about that Anna Shell, she is a hot mess on her best day!! Hope you get the guy next time his name escapes me....... LOL I wouldn't go so far as to call her hot. She's a disaster! And Chris has always been efficient but helpful, or Katie. Hope I get them next time...	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-04-20 10:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2012	Called DoS and got a real bubble head, Carla. First she flubbed up her opening line, that's ok, we all have off days. Then she put our case number in wrong, twice. Then she says "This case is still at the NVC, they haven't forwarded it to Montreal yet, you won't get an appointment until then. You paid all your fees?" "Uh they don't forward the case to Montreal until an interview date has been set. You would know before NVC." "Oh, well, you have to wait on package four" "CR-1 doesn't get package four until the interview has been assigned." "Oh" "Have a great day Carla" Carla and Anna = winners of today's bonk awards!	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-04-20 10:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2012	I just hung up on my first DoS operator. Folks, Anna gives out HORRENDOUS information and has bold face lied to me twice. I have confirmed that Montreal has my case as of Tuesday. She has told me twice they do not - and is the only operator to do so, everyone else indicates that the case is in Montreal. If you speak to her, be ready to hang up.	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-04-20 10:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2012	Interesting Skype nights LOL..no one else will put up with me being an overgrown kid He's just as bad!	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-04-19 21:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2012	The end where he's perpetually falling exactly! that's why it makes me giggle This is what skype date nights turn into in our family	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-04-19 21:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2012	What the... LOL!! Watch this one!! It makes me giggle	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-04-19 20:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2012	I've been checking the Canada Post site like crazy But no updates since "item arrived in foreign country" Weebl and Bob? LOL...that's awesome...soon WHAAAAAAT?!?! You don't know Weebl and Bob?!?!	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-04-19 20:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2012	For real? I really hope it's tomorrow!! MEEEE TOOOOO!! Wow. My husband has been watching too much Weebl and Bob...LOL...	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-04-19 20:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2012	Nope, there was nothing in our mailbox today Awww booo! Should be any day now - Sheeshka got hers	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-04-19 20:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2012	Saylin...did you get any funky packages today?	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-04-19 19:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2012	Yeah, it is kinda funny isn't it? Shell or Saylin, now what could be the possible scenario considering what the senator's office informed us about? Yep - Saylin is right - approval or denial are the two things that could happen. There's still no guarantee but at least they're helping! Whatever happens is what was meant to happen	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-04-19 14:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2012	yes my friend, thanks a lot Shell, thanks a lot!!!!! You're very welcome, Rujby	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-04-19 14:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2012	Yay Shellllllllllllllllllllllllllll See, the senator will help	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-04-19 14:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2012	People here is an email i got from the senator's office after i forward to the lady the email of reviewing we got from NVC Hi XXXXX, Thank you for the information, I forwarded your letter with a request from our office for a formal expedite request. We sent them the doctor's report and are awaiting a response. We should hear back by tomorrow or Monday. Regards, XXXXX Awesome!!! This is good	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-04-19 14:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2012	I called DoS today and for the first time the lady asked for names and DOBs. I got all excited. She put me on hold then said "I'm sorry, we're not showing an interview appointment yet, and packet four has not been sent" I chatted Saylin up, and she said they never asked for names and such until she had an interview date, and the packet 4 thing confused her as much as it did me. Anyone else have a similar experience? No but you know about mine - DoS ALWAYS asks me for name and date of birth, sometimes just beneficiary, sometimes both. Today they are making me want to ram my phone down their throats, but that's something else entirely.	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-04-19 14:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2012	I am really persistent, and most of the time it is fruitful. That is how i won my wife's heart over HEHE that makes me grin	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-04-19 13:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2012	I am going to forward just to light fire under them, i am sorry but i have to be a pain in the butt Yup, be a gigantic pain in the butt!	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-04-19 13:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2012	I meant can i forward to the senator's office the message of review we got from NVC Oh lol. you can if you like - just letting them know the expedite is under review with the embassy. That should be ok	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-04-19 12:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2012	Can i forward to the embassy the message that NVC sent to us saying that our request was under review? You don't need to, it just tells them something they already know. The embassy is who is reviewing your request	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-04-19 12:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2012	OK i see what you mean, i am really but i am just stating facts. Let's say tomorrow the embassy deny the request, what can the senator's office do? you see my point? I do see your point. But don't forget - the senator may already have contacted the embassy. they asked for 2 weeks so that you don't keep contacting them until they're done. So...if the embassy denies your request before the senator gets a chance to help - the senator will still try. You never know, right?	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-04-19 12:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2012	I know but at this point,nt the senator's office taking 2 weeks to be involved is useless, while we know the embassy decision will be for this weekend or monday. You don't really know how quickly the embassy will make a decision though - just because they went fast the first time, doesn't mean they will make a fast decision again. It all depends on who is reviewing the case and how deeply they dig into it. So please, relax as much as you can...you may feel a bit better if you do. Promise!	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-04-19 12:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2012	let's say the embassy take their decision to deny it again, i doubt that the senator's office would do something You need to remember one thing - at this point, you've done all you can. It's out of your hands. It's better to pray and feel hopeful, than it is to worry and think the worst. Right?	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-04-19 12:33:00