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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly '08 filers
QUOTE (JulietteDumont @ Jan 31 2009, 03:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Shannon ? Nick @ Jan 30 2009, 09:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Corinthians @ Jan 30 2009, 11:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So whatever happened to that English guy..Nick or something? Do they take away your internet access once you enter the country? whistling.gif


haha funny guy!
no but it aint half slow compared to the UK!
Oh and we're getting lots of practice for Ryan mark 2 innocent.gif


Can we have a picture of the family ? Know what ? We will ALL have to take a family picture when we arrive in the US ! And we have to post it here !!!


good.gif Hope I can get the munchkins to sit still laughing.gif

Edited by Aubrey, 31 January 2009 - 11:18 AM.

AubreyFemaleGermany2009-01-31 11:17:00
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QUOTE (Koakland @ Jan 29 2009, 08:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
smile.gif Starbucks and pastries on me for the coworkers. HAPPY K1 VISA DAY!


Congrats good.gif Can I get some of that coffee? devil.gif
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-01-29 13:08:00
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QUOTE (jokalu @ Jan 28 2009, 10:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello guys its me again .... a wondering if any of you know who is the actual congressman for chicago illinois? is he (Rahm Emanuel ) or no anymore?

thanks in advance guys!!! and congrat for the approved interviews, and for the next ones, good luck

karen


https://writerep.hou...p/welcome.shtml

http://www.senate.go...enators_cfm.cfm


AubreyFemaleGermany2009-01-28 13:29:00
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QUOTE (Rob&Dawn @ Jan 27 2009, 01:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
under one week left till my interview and i've decided to start freaking out........arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

why the ####### did i pick this week to give up the fags???????????


Sounds like you need some nicotine patches. whistling.gif
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-01-27 16:52:00
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Just thought I'd drop a note to let you know I'm still alive and lingering.

Andy finally received his police certificate today. It's been over a month since he'd sent in the 2nd application for it, for a total of ~3 months of waiting for it.

Days off are officially over, as I start my weekend floral designer job at Michael's this Saturday.

Everything else is the same. Except my mother heard me say #### for the first time tonight (lol) in regards to an art history class. How I've sheltered her!

Andy and I shared some much needed laughter watching old "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" clips. This is one of the most side-splitting in case you need a laugh, too.
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-01-26 21:56:00
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QUOTE (Shannon ? Nick @ Jan 25 2009, 08:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm SOOOO EXCITED!!!!


In a little over 5 hours Nick will be HOOOOOME!!!


So happy for you. Don't let the sleepless nights and feedings and diapers make you too stressed or drained. It's probably best that Nick has some automatic "time off" to stay home to help.
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-01-25 12:28:00
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QUOTE (Terri and Seb @ Jan 21 2009, 07:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks for the response, Aubrey. And Shannon&Nick, your thing didn't show up for me sad.gif.

I personally haven't been looking into this too much (too busy with nursing school!) but Sebastian has. He seems quite sure that he can legally work without it, and posted his justification in the other thread. I'm still pretty skeptical but I plan on calling DOS sometime this week for some more information. I'll be sure to tell you guys what I find out.

Someone in the other thread said the EAD stamp from JFK is not even valid anymore- which confuses me even more. Finding an employer who is willing to hire him isn't really the issue, we know of a few people/friends of friends who have expressed an interest in hiring him for contract programming work for the 90 days until we file for the EAD during AOS, we just don't want to break any laws during the process! Working under the table IS illegal, right? hahaha.

Ugh. When will this eennnnnndddd? I just want to be married already.



Right, this is the same thing that's been posted numerous times. If you read the list A/B/C carefully (even on the old form), it says "authorized to work for the employer" for the foreign passport requirement (under list A). It doesn't say "authorized to work" but "for the employer." People here on work visas are only allowed to work for the specific employer they applied for, hence the wording. The I-9 has been updated and clarifies: "In the case of a non-immigrant alien authorized to work for a specific employer" yatta yatta. The other option also listed, is of course, the temporary EAD stamp. Elsewise, you need something from both list B and C, which is clearly not possible for a K1.

I think if the K1 was intended to be allowed work authorization, the SS cards wouldn't be stamped as not authorized for work without DHS authorization.

And yes, working without proper authorization is illegal, and not only can get the immigrant in trouble but the employer, too.
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-01-21 22:49:00
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QUOTE (Terri and Seb @ Jan 21 2009, 09:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So I just got this email from Sebastian. I haven't had time to do any research, but do any of you know what he's talking about?

"Subject: I may be able to work from the day I arrive in the USA!
https://secure.ssa.g.../lnx/0100203500

"The following sections list nonimmigrants, by alien class of admission codes, who are authorized to work in the U.S. without specific authorization from DHS. The person's I-94 will not have the DHS employment authorization stamp and the alien will generally not have an EAD."

K-1 Visa is on that list. Perhaps that means I will be able to work from day 1? I'm going to investigate this further.

How exciting! I love you xxx:"

Any ideas?



I hate to spoil it for everyone, but there's already been numerous threads about this on VJ. If you search, you'll come across them. The consensus still is that you need an EAD stamp or EAD still in order to work, although there are a select few around VJ that debate this. The argument surrounds the fact that you are required to show that you are work authorized and identification in order to legally work in the US, and without EAD you do not have the required documentation for your, uh, I think it's the I-9 form.

And even still, if somehow USCIS has just been unclear and really did intend for the K1 to be allowed to work, you will be hard-pressed to find an employer who will hire you without the documents required for the I-9 to show that you are legally authorized to work. Your SSN card will not work, as it will be stamped saying it is not valid for work authorization.

In summary, don't count on it.
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-01-21 20:49:00
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QUOTE (JulietteDumont @ Jan 16 2009, 10:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Gemmie @ Jan 16 2009, 10:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It's only a big deal because we have very little, and it's *affecting* my life as an individual and as a couple.

Otherwise we would all not worry about it.


Don't take me wrong, I was not judging you... I'm freelance so some months I make lots of money and some others none.
But like I said, I don't like money so I don't care, I just need my man, some food in my plate and a roof smile.gif



Thanks for the words of understanding and encouragement. It's like Gemmie said -- it's a worry because we have so little. I wasn't worried about money until now, because the funds will continue to dwindle down until I manage to find a job post-graduation in May. So it very well could come down to keeping food on the table and a roof over my/our heads. I can't let it get to that point, and if something's not changing (me working, Andy finding a job to pay for the upcoming expenses), it WILL come to that. I would be an idiot if I didn't do everything possible to avoid those problems. But it puts a huge strain on me since I've already got a full plate with my coursework and preparing for the job hunt ahead. Nothing's gone as planned since Andy's student visa plan fell through originally - the finances just get worse and our reunion day more uncertain.

I'm not trying to be a cry baby or whine and moan on here. Still, it's easy to forget that sometimes it's not as simple as "just don't worry about it." There's only so much time on your feet a body can take before you're going to crash. That's where I'm heading. I don't expect everyone to understand; I certainly didn't understand until recently how someone can get into a worry about money. I assumed it was irresponsibility. In my case, it was planning that just didn't pan out.

ANYWAYS I probably just shouldn't post anymore since I only seem to be bringing down this thread, and I don't want to take away from anyone's joy. I'm backing away slowly for awhile until I have only good news to post.

I have to get to class now anyways. Good luck with the upcoming medicals, interviews, sleepless nights with infants, etc. wink.gif


AubreyFemaleGermany2009-01-16 16:14:00
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QUOTE (Shannon ? Nick @ Jan 16 2009, 07:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
RYAN arrived at 08:00 hrs Eastern time weighing 7 lbs 13 oz and 19.5 inches long.

Shan's doing well and baby is causing quite a stir!!

more pics to follow once Shan and baby are reunited!





Congratulations
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-01-16 10:31:00
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Just a brief update.

Member on VJ is getting her police certificate mailed to her now that she called, so going to have Andy call them AGAIN and tell them as much.

Having Andy send back the checklist etc tomorrow despite missing the certificate in hopes that it somehow arrives in time. Waited long freaking enough.

Andy still hasn't heard back about his last interview, and is calling to follow-up on it tomorrow. I calculated it out - with his living expenses for 3 months of waiting for EAD, health insurance, AOS fees, flight, visa fee, etc we need $3000 to cover it. No job = no money = more time apart.

I have a job interview for a floral design PT job tomorrow. Doubtful I'm going to do it and my intensive course schedule simultaneously well. 5 classes, mostly studios that require 6-9 hours each of extra of time outside class.. yeah. I won't be spending much time on VJ, with Andy, or sleeping I guess. But honestly I'm pretty done with being the one paying for everything. It's the only reason I need this job at all.

Grumpy about just about everything today as a result of the above.

Good luck to everyone on your continued progress.
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-01-15 17:26:00
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QUOTE (Terri and Seb @ Jan 15 2009, 10:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Are any of you planning a honeymoon yet? If so, where are you going?

We're talking about doing an NYC elopement followed by a few days in Napa Valley, or possibly doing the honeymoon before the wedding in Milan or Paris, then eloping in NYC. To save money on our awesome British photographer (who is willing to fly to NY, but at a cost), I'm half tempted to bring my dress to Paris/Milan and have a nonlegal ceremony with just us 2 and then do City Hall in NYC on the way back. I know I've heard that mock weddings can be frowned upon due to what does/doesn't legally constitute a marriage in that country- but it's not going to be religious so it can't be legally binding that way, we won't have an officiant and we won't have guests to witness it aside from the photographer. Plus, we'll be legally married within the week.

I think I'm just getting desperate at this point, since all our plans came to a hault. Do you guys think this is playing with fire?



If you're going to Napa Valley... why not elope there? There's no 24 hour waiting period like in New York. I highly recommend
enchantingelopements.com -- Used them for my previous marriage. It was the wrong guy, but the place is GORGEOUS, the minister is so sweet and funny, and the pictures are great. Lovely package and experience.
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-01-15 13:31:00
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QUOTE (Cham @ Jan 13 2009, 04:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
what evidence do we send in with form ds-156k for evidence of engagement to fiance????
I am at a loss and my head is POUNDING...
I just want this DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Send your follow-up letter of intent to marry, and then make sure he's bringing pictures of your last time together. Other than that, you should have him bring something with recent dates on it (don't overdo it - a few pages should be sufficient) -- call logs, letters (the envelope that has the postmark too), etc.

There's some people on here that use a program to export Skype call logs. If you're interested in using that as your proof, I'm sure a simple search on VJ for "Skype call log" or something similar will find what you need.

Don't stress on these forms! You're close to the end of this stuff.
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-01-13 22:14:00
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QUOTE (Terri and Seb @ Jan 13 2009, 11:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congrats on the interview going well!


I just called DOS and found out packet 3 has been sent out on the 11th. Which means we're in the clear to send it back!!! Those of you who are going through the London embassy, do you think it's okay to bank on a first-week-of-March arrival? AAAAH, EVERYTHING IS SO CLOSE AND I'M SO FREAKING EXCITED!!!! (Despite the fact that I found out a few days ago that our potential venue is totally booked up, I cried a lot, and now our wedding plans have done a total 180. We're probably doing an impromptu elopement to City Hall in NYC. Sex and the City fans, I'm talking to you.)



They just did a revamp on their wedding bureau in NYC - they were showing it on TV and it looks pretty nice. Not a bad alternative. Here's the AP article on it. They've got little chapels and a shop where they sell some flowers and stuff. Not exactly your typical courthouse wedding. I wish I had something like this around here!

And Shey - congrats on the successful interview!
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-01-13 15:17:00
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QUOTE (Cham @ Jan 12 2009, 11:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OKAY not TRYING to sound like a HUGE moron, BUT........ blink.gif HOW do you get the medical IF you do not have pck 3 yet (except by email and the med forms come in pck 4) Do we just CALL them and THEY send out the papers BEFORE the others OR how do we do this.

From what I gather we mail in ALL the forms to the embassy and they send them to medicals and THEN we get pck four

I am so confused I do not if I should Scratch my wrist or wind my tushy!


The embassy website for Frankfurt had a list of places allowed for the medical. They needed our case number (which is on your NVC letter) to book Andy's appointment. Our packet three didn't say anything about booking the medical other than instructions would be sent later.
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-01-13 03:01:00
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QUOTE (dillon @ Jan 12 2009, 01:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Cham @ Jan 12 2009, 03:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i know I must have talked to the moron they hired Had sent out three emails ASKING if it was sent IN THE post aka mail
to his po bock yet..they send him the SAME email to print out the papers SIGH

THEN his father is being a snag and PRAT over him using the printer...they are only doing it to try to stop him from coming here...SO he is off to buy one today...He told his father it is HIS life deal with it..its happening and nothing he can do about it.

i really wish they would just accept it..we been dating over 2 years almost 3 now for petes sake.



Can't he just go to the library and print the forms? It would be a lot cheaper than buying a printer.



I 2nd that! That's where Andy printed his stuff, since he doesn't have a printer either. Free = good.
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-01-12 18:18:00
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QUOTE (Shannon ? Nick @ Jan 10 2009, 04:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well page two again!!

MAD PANIC this morning, RE-checking everything ready for my interview and suddenly dawned on me that my passport is in the name of NICK instead of Nicholas (which I never EVER use) All my d/l etc etc are in NICK so called the USEM and checked, all my applications have NICHOLAS on. Even tho in the other names used section we put NICK the passport must have NICHOLAS on it.

ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Appointment booked for premium same day service at the passport office for Monday!

The cost £115 + getting to bleeding Newport in WALES!!!!

This visa game is tough, must be nearly full time ???????



Really makes me wonder about security when you're issued a sensitive travel document with the wrong name on it!
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-01-10 11:06:00
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QUOTE (cdneh @ Jan 9 2009, 08:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
At last..... They tell us tonight it has been sent to Auckland.


I made him ring back and speak to someone else...just to double check yes.gif



That's awesome news! kicking.gif Congrats!
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-01-10 00:03:00
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QUOTE (Cham @ Jan 9 2009, 01:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Oh I will because AFTER he is here I have a new job waiting that makes 10.97 an hour to start WOOT..I just have to finish up my medical termonology and BOOM..I cant physically handle this job much longer ACK...

how are you aubrey love?? you doing okay?????


how are all of you in fact???

FINGERS CROSSED FOR YOU ALL!!!!!!!!!

lots of Vj sister love
Meri


I'm hanging in there. I'm trying really hard not to get myself down with worries, but it's never been my strength. No police certificate yet, and Andy will go to the Einwohnermeldeamt again on Monday to check on it yet again. No callback about whether he'll get that front desk job, but the interview was only yesterday. It's a vicious cycle of worries about finances, jobs, and wondering when we'll be together again.

I started applying for PT jobs myself, although honestly I doubt I'll last long in one with my classes. It's hard to explain how much extra work studio classes are than typical lecture coursework. I have 4 of those this semester. My course load last semester nearly killed me, and adding a job to it this semester is like a cruel joke. (edit: I guess it can't be as bad as back when I was teaching middle school and grading papers all night... wacko.gif ) But the worrying about finances is eating at me, so I'm looking anyway. Even more terrified of graduating in May in this economy.

So yeah, I'm just trying to forget all of that. I'm getting jealous of you all planning your weddings and such. smile.gif I hope you're enjoying the planning process. I look forward to seeing all the beautiful pictures of happy couples reunited!

And to those still without approval... I'm so sorry. I keep hoping for you every day.

Edited by Aubrey, 09 January 2009 - 05:58 PM.

AubreyFemaleGermany2009-01-09 17:57:00
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QUOTE (Cham @ Jan 9 2009, 12:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well I have a question mad.gif

They are NOW reviewing my SSI in Feb because NOW I am making 1 dollar to much *rolls EYES BIG TIME!*
BUT since I have my reward letter I should be okay do you all think so??? IF not I have to go get another job and FAST

I am so stressed I feel sick!



panter GRATZ!



You should be fine for now, but also make sure you meet the requirement for AOS.
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-01-09 15:30:00
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QUOTE (JulietteDumont @ Jan 8 2009, 03:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
A thing that I don't really understand is (like for Aubrey) why you guys don't send your packet 3 back anyway ? You know that it takes time (at least 1 month if you don't have an expedited appointment) for the interview to be schedule. Andy will have his police certificate by that time for sure... So why are you losing time ? Send your packet 3...



Well, there's no guarantee when the interview will be scheduled. Same with when the police certificate will be issued. Given that we filed a paper directly 2 months ago, and again locally almost 3 weeks ago (which they redirect to the same place) and still nothing, I'm afraid to assume anything. We can't afford for Andy to travel to Frankfurt twice, given it's a 5 or 6 hour train ride -- expensive! If something's missing and he would need to return, it would be very problematic for us!

Some small good news -- Andy had another job interview today! They called with only a few hours notice for some front desk job at a hotel. I have my fingers crossed. All we need is a couple of months of work behind him to save up for the time we wait for EAD!


Edited by Aubrey, 08 January 2009 - 07:29 PM.

AubreyFemaleGermany2009-01-08 19:29:00
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QUOTE (JulietteDumont @ Jan 7 2009, 02:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Did Andy get his police certificate Aubrey ?


I wish. sad.gif Still waiting. He was again at the Einwohnermeldeamt and they still don't know when he'll receive it. Another VJ member applied for one around the same time and is also still waiting. All I can do is sit and wait - nobody we can pester further.


QUOTE (Shannon ? Nick @ Jan 7 2009, 03:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Aubrey @ Jan 7 2009, 05:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Shannon ? Nick @ Jan 7 2009, 01:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well you know us Mr + Mrs Organized..... we thought we'd check thro the paperwork in preparation for the interview....
Got to the I-134 and our dozy attorneys have put for question 3 in the section marked Relationship to sponsor FIANCEES MOTHER.... Bear in mind this is the section all about the beneficiary..

Somebody didn't RFQ!!!

made us kinda laugh as we both realized at the same time how stooopid it was! headbonk.gif



Yeah, well my father's (our co-sponsor) I-134 has that part wrong, too. It's confusing, and I'm not sure exactly how to describe the relation. I figured it wasn't a problematic error, since it's obvious Andy isn't my father (it's written "father of petitioner") and rather that the person filling out the paperwork is. Can't be too confusing since I still have my family name.

That box is so damn confusing to fill out properly. wacko.gif


well I'm assuming as its in the area about the beneficiary they are asking about the relationship of the beneficiary to the sonsor not the other way round????



Yes, they were looking for a description of the beneficiary's relation to the sponsor. I wouldn't know how to word it, and it's written on our form backwards. How would one describe that Andy is my fiance and the co-sponsor is my father? I guess I could have Andy write in the correction if we can figure out how to properly word it.


QUOTE (Shannon ? Nick @ Jan 7 2009, 04:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
we were initially planning on me being there for little squirts arrival but as the interview could be any day now, we'd rather save the money towards the wedding, as i might only get a week there and have to come back for the interview then fly back again.......

I know what you mean 3 weeks never seemed sooo short as when i'm with Shan and thats another reason for not going back i doubt i could handle leaving her again even if it was only for a week. And as for little fella god it would be horrid to have to leave him soo soon crying.gif



Airlines typically won't let you fly in your last trimester at all...
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-01-07 21:13:00
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QUOTE (Shannon ? Nick @ Jan 7 2009, 01:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well you know us Mr + Mrs Organized..... we thought we'd check thro the paperwork in preparation for the interview....
Got to the I-134 and our dozy attorneys have put for question 3 in the section marked Relationship to sponsor FIANCEES MOTHER.... Bear in mind this is the section all about the beneficiary..

Somebody didn't RFQ!!!

made us kinda laugh as we both realized at the same time how stooopid it was! headbonk.gif



Yeah, well my father's (our co-sponsor) I-134 has that part wrong, too. It's confusing, and I'm not sure exactly how to describe the relation. I figured it wasn't a problematic error, since it's obvious Andy isn't my father (it's written "father of petitioner") and rather that the person filling out the paperwork is. Can't be too confusing since I still have my family name.

That box is so damn confusing to fill out properly. wacko.gif
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-01-07 17:26:00
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QUOTE (dillon @ Jan 7 2009, 08:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JulietteDumont @ Jan 7 2009, 10:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (dillon @ Jan 7 2009, 09:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey guys I have another question...

So I called the NVC and they said that our case was sent to Kingston on 1/6.

Do I start calling the DOS number to see if the Embassy received it?

Thanks.


1/6 was yesterday, you should wait a couple days to see if the embassy received it...



Ya I know...I am just getting myself prepared. I don't plan on calling until next week but just wanted to know in my mind where to call.


The DHL deliveries typically take ~3 days, and then the embassy needs some time to process the package. Then a few days for them to mail you notice that they have it.

AubreyFemaleGermany2009-01-07 11:38:00
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QUOTE (JulietteDumont @ Jan 6 2009, 07:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey guys,
It is 4.23am here in France. I just got a call from Jamie... AND WE ARE FUC*ING APPROVED !!!!
YOUHOU !!! MWAH !MWAH ! MWAH ! I love you guys !!!!

Receipt Number: WAC*******

Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On January 6, 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.


Woohoo! Congrats!




AubreyFemaleGermany2009-01-07 00:59:00
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QUOTE (dillon @ Jan 6 2009, 12:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have a question regarding packet 3. How do you know when it has been sent out to your SO? Do you call the NVC to check or do you have to contact the Embassy?

Thanks in advance.



Packet 3 will come from the embassy. Once NVC has sent your case, they no longer will have anything to tell you.
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-01-06 15:32:00
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QUOTE (JulietteDumont @ Jan 6 2009, 03:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey Aubrey,
I'm a little confused now... I was sure that you the girl Aubrey was the german citizen and your man Andy the US citizen... blink.gif
But if he is waiting his police certificate it means that he is the german citizen huh ?



laughing.gif Yes, I'm the US citizen and he's German. Cham lives ~45 minutes south of me here in Idaho. Andy's the smarty pants that is bilingual, not me unfortunately. I know more Spanish than I do German. tongue.gif Actually I told him he needs to start reading in the regional boards here because I can't read any of the German stuff they post there! You should hear me try to pronounce stuff like 'Einwohnermeldeamt' ... blink.gif
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-01-06 11:48:00
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Funny stuff. It snowed 11 inches in the last day, so I'm not going ANYWHERE until they plow my driveway. My body can't handle shoveling again just yet - I shoveled only 3 or 4 days ago over an hour.

They're shoveling roofs because many in the area have collapsed. I saw an ad for the local grocery store to shovel snow off their roof tomorrow for $20/hour. Wish I wasn't such a weakling!
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-01-05 23:22:00
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QUOTE (Cham @ Jan 5 2009, 03:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Shannon ? Nick @ Jan 5 2009, 03:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (cdneh @ Jan 5 2009, 03:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Somehow I think she might just remember to do that yes.gif


Oh I dunno this pregnancy lark does funny things to her mind, car keys in the refrigerator, cereal in the bathroom cupboard............ helpsmilie.gif



Hun I do that even when I am NOT pregant!!! LOL I left my purse in the fridge thinking I left it at the store!!!!!!!!!
I felt sooooooo stupid.


Juliette (puts a bed pan under you) DONT PEE hehe.....its coming!!!!!!!!!!

AUBREY you need hugs ((((((((((((((((((((HUGS!))))))))))))))))))


Everyone Else ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))



Hah, if you wanted to chill your purse you could've just put it outside Cham!

Andy's Internet finally came back up after 8 days of torture. He inquired about the police certificate again and they still don't know how long it will be. It's driving me crazy that we can't set our interview!

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OMG, just checked the uscis website. They are working on my folder !!! Date : 01/05/08. I will pee on myself wink.gif


Keep checking! IT WILL BE TODAY
Fingers crossed


I really hope ! Nothing changed yet, always the same status, we will see smile.gif
Don't worry Meri, I have good baby pants...



Crossing my fingers for you. I'm glad at least you know they're working on your case. Remember the torture of waiting on a touch?

Terri&Seb - I'm happy for you two. It's such a relief after being apart to spend time together. I very much understand about the strain it put on you. I felt like I was going to lose my mind this past week without classes on top of barely speaking to Andy. Our financial worries just make it all more intense. I'm lucky he loves me so much, I can be a royal pain during all this! The time together makes all the time alone sort of just melt away like a bad dream, doesn't it?
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-01-05 19:55:00
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As soon as you get your police cert, you'll be on your way. I'm thinking of a "renew our vows" type of thing but I'm still not sure if I want to spend $20-$30k on a wedding. Seems like I should keep that money for something else. Maybe I'll feel different in a year.



Holy cow, I know some people spend that on weddings, but I think it's insane to go in debt for it. I'm thinking like $2000 for a renewal (very do-able in Vegas) which would still have all the dress, tux, flowers, photos, cake, reception, etc (Little Chapel of Flowers looks like my favorite). Ofc there's additional expense to fly there and stay a few days, but I see it as the delayed honeymoon.

Andy also really wants to do the renewal so that we have the celebration with our families to look back on. This year we won't be able to afford a ceremony like we want to remember.
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-01-05 11:21:00
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When do you think you or your honey will be in the US? Do you plan on having a traditional wedding, a civil ceremony or both? What's your biggest worry about coming here/your SO coming here?

for me:
-end of April/beg of May tongue.gif (his job wants 3 months notice and my SO will give notice when he has the visa in hand)
-no traditional wedding until 2010, if we do have one. I'm not sure that I want a wedding. Civil ceremony at city hall when he gets here
-my biggest worry is that he'll be bored out of his mind before he gets the EAD and that once he gets the EAD he'll have a hard time finding a job that he likes -- especially with the challenging economy. hopefully it'll be better by the fall.



When: When he's saved enough money to cover the 3 months he won't be able to work... sad.gif
Wedding: Something ultra simple, inexpensive, and local; a couple places we have in mind have quickie packages so we don't have to do the courthouse. Renew our vows in 1-2 years in Vegas with a more proper ceremony and fly out our families and friends
Biggest concern: Same as now. Money & job concerns.

Still waiting on the damn police certificate. Andy's Internet was down all week, so we had to settle for short phone calls. We've been pinching every penny, so it was an unhappy extra expense. I don't feel like posting much since all I do is complain about the same things.
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-01-05 10:48:00
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So many beautiful photos, ladies! Well, everyone's already seen mine. Andy said his favorite is the one in my sig (I like my pink-ified version though!)


My favorite though is still from Cuxhaven beach. One of our happiest days together so far.


I'm hoping we'll get some great ones on our wedding day. Also hoping that is some day soon!

Edited by Aubrey, 02 January 2009 - 01:51 AM.

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Grats dillion!


hey all still job hunting and I feel like I am failing Kai. I have to wait three months before a new boss will say ya she is permenant so taking on a second job which my doctor is mad about due to health issues...BUT he is more important.
I am soooooooo sick of the increase for 2 people...in idaho GOOD luck finding something that will make the 19120 now...thats BS.....it SHOULD go by state...if they looked at where i live jobs do not make that much. min wage is 725 for petes sake and a good job is almost 2 hours away

SOOOOOO im a looking I want to get this aos started!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Sorry to hear you're having trouble, Meri. Even in our area, the economy is suffering. People just aren't spending or hiring. It's not uncommon for the whole week to pass at Michaels and none of my floral arrangements have sold (which is bad for my job security). I keep asking for more hours (to cashier, work the sales floor, or anything), but still stuck at 10.5 a week... it's bad.

Andy and I are already talking about moving so he more job opportunities when his EAD comes. We're also going to file a request for a fee waiver since we can't afford the $1010 and desperately need him to be able to work; thank goodness we have my father to joint sponsor. A lady here on VJ told me her fee waiver request was approved when she was barely covering her monthly expenses and told me the kinds of documentation she sent in. I know it's a chance, but I have a hard time believing I'd be denied in this economy with the documentation I can show (student loan debt, lease showing rent, utility bills, my sad Michaels paychecks, etc).

Just a few more days and Andy will be here permanently. Most of the wedding arrangements are done now; I found a dress on Friday (for $150), ordered a cake, picked our ceremony music, etc. I think his jaw is going to drop when he sees me, because I've never worn anything like this dress before in my life. I just need to find an ivory veil with a ribbon edge. They wanted $69 for it at David's Bridal, which I knew is so overpriced. Michaels has one, but it is white!

Meri, do you know if either of the consignment shops in Lewiston have bridal accessories?

Getting close to that POE date and wedding day....you must be excited!! kicking.gif Andy's POE date is my Birthday...ugh 46!! I have to remember to change my profile.


I am ridiculously excited! 2 days and 7 hours till he's here, and another week till the wedding. Weeee! I will let you all know how his POE goes. Hopefully they don't "lose" his medical like they have for two of you.
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-07-07 15:46:00
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QUOTE (Cham @ Jul 5 2009, 01:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Grats dillion!


hey all still job hunting and I feel like I am failing Kai. I have to wait three months before a new boss will say ya she is permenant so taking on a second job which my doctor is mad about due to health issues...BUT he is more important.
I am soooooooo sick of the increase for 2 people...in idaho GOOD luck finding something that will make the 19120 now...thats BS.....it SHOULD go by state...if they looked at where i live jobs do not make that much. min wage is 725 for petes sake and a good job is almost 2 hours away

SOOOOOO im a looking I want to get this aos started!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Sorry to hear you're having trouble, Meri. Even in our area, the economy is suffering. People just aren't spending or hiring. It's not uncommon for the whole week to pass at Michaels and none of my floral arrangements have sold (which is bad for my job security). I keep asking for more hours (to cashier, work the sales floor, or anything), but still stuck at 10.5 a week... it's bad.

Andy and I are already talking about moving so he more job opportunities when his EAD comes. We're also going to file a request for a fee waiver since we can't afford the $1010 and desperately need him to be able to work; thank goodness we have my father to joint sponsor. A lady here on VJ told me her fee waiver request was approved when she was barely covering her monthly expenses and told me the kinds of documentation she sent in. I know it's a chance, but I have a hard time believing I'd be denied in this economy with the documentation I can show (student loan debt, lease showing rent, utility bills, my sad Michaels paychecks, etc).

Just a few more days and Andy will be here permanently. Most of the wedding arrangements are done now; I found a dress on Friday (for $150), ordered a cake, picked our ceremony music, etc. I think his jaw is going to drop when he sees me, because I've never worn anything like this dress before in my life. I just need to find an ivory veil with a ribbon edge. They wanted $69 for it at David's Bridal, which I knew is so overpriced. Michaels has one, but it is white!

Meri, do you know if either of the consignment shops in Lewiston have bridal accessories?


AubreyFemaleGermany2009-07-05 17:12:00
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Thanks for all the congrats and well wishes on my wedding that was Saturday.


Congrats again. Hope we get to see pictures. cool.gif
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They probably just lost it. That's what happened to us. We got an RFE to redo the entire medical minus the vaccination portion (we sent our DS3025 and that must have been good enough) but they lost the medical records from London. We also got an RFE because we "didn't submit our marriage certificate" when we absolutely, 100% did. Sorry to hear you're having a rough time with medical stuff too sad.gif. At least they just want the vaccination stuff, our medical is going to cost nearly $400.


Ugh! That's terrible. Does that delay EAD/AP, or just the green card? It is sad how common "losing" these medical exams seems to be. You two aren't the first I've read with that happening to them.
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-06-30 16:33:00
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Hm... well I'm starting to hear the crickets chirp in our thread. dead.gif This week has been a whirlwind with trying to coordinate his family, mine, and our plans for a wedding.

Thought I'd let everyone know that the wedding is set: July 16 at the Las Vegas Hilton wedding chapel (one week after Andy's POE).
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I know you folks are long past this, but I'm not at AOS yet. tongue.gif

Booked Andy's flight finally. He'll be back in my arms July 9th @ 8:20pm. Woohoo!

good.gif Cool. Is the job hunt turning out alright?


Unfortunately, I've still heard nothing. No calls or interviews. Andy can't continue working at his position forever, as he was taken on a temporary basis, so all we can do is take the savings and hope that either my job hunt turns better or his is short when it starts after EAD.

Aubrey unfortunately it feels very tedious, and ego deflating to search for a job, let alone a good job, right now. I have a strong resume with V.P., Multi-Unit, Director etc.... and am still just hanging on. I have not had one face to face interview, only 2 phone interviews. I have almost finished 3 different resumes and basically eliminated 23 years of strong background because I am overly tired of being over qualified. I talked with a recruiter friend and she said people are deleting Master's degrees to get a "job" not even a "career". She said what I already knew, people look at my resume and run because they feel I would be making a temporary stop with them only until the next best thing comes. I think when Alexandra's EAD comes she may have a little better luck than I because she is bi-lingual. I know I would appear to be be lucky to have my loved one with me but, imagine my head right now knowing I filed her AOS and financial is a very important part of that. Chin up...


Yes, I imagine that many people around VJ are experiencing concerns with the financial support documents and their visas, AOS, etc. Thankfully I have my father co-sponsoring again. It sounds like you might need one yourself? I'd be lying if I said that it wasn't stressful, but I can't do anymore than I'm doing. Other than continuing to work PT and search for jobs, my only other "options" are to pick up and move somewhere in hopes that being nearby will make me look better on paper to get an interview, or to apply for less-than-great grad schools (since all the deadlines are long past). Both have crossed my mind, but there's just too much going on right now for me to seriously consider those options.

I am definitely not having your over-qualified problem, but I understand that can be difficult. I'm sorry you're going through it. I am sorely underqualified, as nobody wants to take on a recent grad right now in my field. It is a steep learning curve for the first couple of years, since there's stuff you just can't learn in school setting (interacting with clients, printers, estimating production costs, etc). The fact that I've had other professional work experience (teaching) is basically irrelevant to most people, despite the fact that it involves a billion phone calls, negotiating, presenting, and a lot of the exact same skills. It sucks to be dismissed as a newbie when I'm not the typical grad. Then again, I'm sure it sucks to be dismissed as someone making a temporary stop in your case.

Annnyways, I'm trying really hard not to dwell on it and was merely responding to a question posted here. I'm excited that my man will finally be with me in a few weeks, and there's a lot still to plan. His nerves are getting to him, so I'm trying to focus my emotional energy on that stuff right now and make the best out of what we've got.

I hope everyone's having a lovely summer with your new spouse. I know it's been really hot in a lot of places, but it's been just lovely weather up here in Idaho for a few weeks now. I hope it holds out a few more weeks so Andy can enjoy it too, since it's been cold and rainy there in Germany.


AubreyFemaleGermany2009-06-24 13:25:00
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I know you folks are long past this, but I'm not at AOS yet. tongue.gif

Booked Andy's flight finally. He'll be back in my arms July 9th @ 8:20pm. Woohoo!

good.gif Cool. Is the job hunt turning out alright?


Unfortunately, I've still heard nothing. No calls or interviews. Andy can't continue working at his position forever, as he was taken on a temporary basis, so all we can do is take the savings and hope that either my job hunt turns better or his is short when it starts after EAD.


AubreyFemaleGermany2009-06-23 23:11:00
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I know you folks are long past this, but I'm not at AOS yet. tongue.gif

Booked Andy's flight finally. He'll be back in my arms July 9th @ 8:20pm. Woohoo!
AubreyFemaleGermany2009-06-21 08:24:00