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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
Congratulations, sj_soulm8ts! So happy for you! luv.gif
Alex & RachelFemaleEngland2008-03-05 06:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
I hardly ever talk to anyone at work!

But that's the way I like it. I work best with no distractions - no music, gossip or background noise.

I think I would find it hard being in the house, though. I'd have to have a very clearly delineated 'office' space.
Alex & RachelFemaleEngland2008-03-04 17:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
Woo! Congrats to the mystery couple!

IrieCat - wow, that sounds absolutely ideal. If I could find a job like that - well, it'd be perfect!
Alex & RachelFemaleEngland2008-03-04 16:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
QUOTE (KitEEgirl @ Mar 4 2008, 02:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
While I understand the aggravation teachers have to put up with, you have to admit their schedule is pretty cool.

I'm an engineer for Philips and I feel like something is wrong if I have a day off!


Oh boy - I'm not looking forward to working longer hours and having fewer holidays in the US! Not to mention poor maternity leave/benefits...I haven't completely ruled out moving back to the UK at some point in the future.
Alex & RachelFemaleEngland2008-03-04 09:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
Teachers can certainly have a rough time here. Not just from the children, but also children's parents! There are few rights for teachers and you do hear some horror stories, and to be a good teacher you really have to have an extremely strong personality. It takes a special person to be a teacher; I could certainly never do it! Of course, I don't think everyone is cut out to be a teacher no matter how angelic the children are, but it seems a shame that unruly kids are almost expected at schools.

However, what my teacher friends/relatives have found the hardest is the sheer amount of paperwork and bureaucracy...I don't know how it is in the US, but it's almost impossible to do anything without first filling in a bunch of forms! My aunt taught special needs for several years before having her own children, and after her children were old enough to attend school themselves she tried going back to work - but in that short amount of time the paperwork had more than tripled. You can't lay a finger on a child - even if it's to help them, i.e. with a cut - without first filing a report.
Alex & RachelFemaleEngland2008-03-04 05:17:00
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QUOTE (Trelawny20853 @ Mar 3 2008, 11:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Alex & Rachel @ Mar 3 2008, 04:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
True!

As a side-note, I can't believe it's March already!

I swear time moved a lot slower when I was a child.


It does move slower. That's why you're suppose to enjoy childhood. wink.gif


B-b-but I hated school and suffered from years of sinus headaches!

The rest was pretty good, though.

There are many things I used to do that I wish I still did now, like read and draw a lot.

greeneyedgirlfl - good luck! I am full of admiration for teachers, you're all overworked and underpaid and do a very valuable job. good.gif
Alex & RachelFemaleEngland2008-03-03 18:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
True!

As a side-note, I can't believe it's March already!

I swear time moved a lot slower when I was a child.
Alex & RachelFemaleEngland2008-03-03 16:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
Well, I just checked, but no - nothing! Not that I'd expect anything smile.gif
Alex & RachelFemaleEngland2008-03-03 16:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
Thanks, Amanda - I hope you have one, too!

I'm here. Hey, there's quite a few of us active Januarians, it's really good to see!
Alex & RachelFemaleEngland2008-03-03 10:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
I really hope you and Amanda get approved soon, dbears! It must be even more frustrating when you're a Vermont filer and seeing all these approvals!
Alex & RachelFemaleEngland2008-03-01 18:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
Congratulations IrieCat! Wow, how many approvals from Vermont have we had this week? It's absolutely crazy!

All of us sorry CSCers are going to be talking about our NoA2s while you're all having your weddings tongue.gif

As for dresses...well, my mother's friend made my mother feel guilty for not taking enough of an interest in my wedding, so this evening my mother has asked if I'd like to go dress shopping with her next week when I visit my parents. It'll be a simple dress, however, as I'm having a garden wedding (well, more of a BBQ backyard wedding).

That's a really lovely dress you've chosen, KitEEgirl!
Alex & RachelFemaleEngland2008-02-29 18:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
Congratulations Susie! Hey, you were approved quickly even if they did lose your cheque! I'm not sure about the answer to your question - I think I'd be tempted to wait to send Packet 3 back until after he's back in the UK.
Alex & RachelFemaleEngland2008-02-29 11:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
QUOTE (Cecile and Bryan @ Feb 25 2008, 03:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm sick sad.gif
My mom came to visit me in Paris this weekend, Saturday it was great, and Sunday I was so sick I couldn't leave the bed sad.gif today it's pretty much the same. i have an appointment with my doctor in a few hours. I just managed to get out of bed and took a shower!
Anyway... It's amazing all these touches from everybody! Hope it's going to be good for all of you. No touches here (it might have scared me if I was at VSC and hadn't got any touches, but since my file is at CSC, I'm not even waiting for a touch tongue.gif
I'm happy for you people smile.gif


*hugs*

I hope you feel better soon sad.gif

greeneyedgirlfl - I know I've already said congratulations, but wow, 28 days is just phenomenal!
Alex & RachelFemaleEngland2008-02-26 05:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
Aw, that's really pretty - very lovely and delicate! good.gif
Alex & RachelFemaleEngland2008-02-22 08:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
QUOTE (BlakeandOlha @ Feb 21 2008, 08:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Cecile and Bryan @ Feb 21 2008, 06:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes, I will post photos smile.gif

A webcam is definitely a good gift when you are in a long-distance relationship! And Diablo is fun. that's going to make time go faster.


I wish that the technology in the Ukraine was up to snuff so I could do the same thing with my honey, they're still in the 1990's as far as that goes. I have to think of other things to make the time pass. mad.gif


Poor you! *hug*

I was without the internet for five months last year - okay, it wasn't that bad as I still had it at work - but I wasn't able to hear his voice; it was very frustrating! So you have my sympathies.
Alex & RachelFemaleEngland2008-02-22 05:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
Oooh, be sure to post photos! biggrin.gif

Receiving a parcel - even when you know the contents - is so exciting!

My Valentine's Gift arrived today, too. Alex sends my parcels to work so that I'm always in when they arrive. I have a webcam! I also have a Diablo box set (the computer game) and the Tintin companion guide. Now I just need to complete my Tintin book set.
Alex & RachelFemaleEngland2008-02-21 07:33:00
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Happy Wednesday! I hope you had fun in Ireland, SMASHROX.

dbears - d'aw, group hug luv.gif
Alex & RachelFemaleEngland2008-02-20 12:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
Yes, we January people have to stick together biggrin.gif

At least I know why I was touched - to change my name. I'm guessing the first touch (on the 13th) was them pulling my file out and the second touch (the 14th) was them putting it away again. How boring! But at least I'm not worrying about RFEs - yet!
Alex & RachelFemaleEngland2008-02-18 08:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
Wait - it has been a full month (d'oh, didn't read my own timeline) but it still feels longer. tongue.gif
Alex & RachelFemaleEngland2008-02-15 09:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
Welcome E-Dude!

Aw, I was touched again yesterday luv.gif

I just realised that it hasn't even been a full month yet since Alex sent the petition - yet it feels a lot longer!

Edited by Alex & Rachel, 15 February 2008 - 09:26 AM.

Alex & RachelFemaleEngland2008-02-15 09:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
Haha!

I couldn't be so cruel. wink.gif To be fair to them, they're probably deliberately choosing times to have sex when I'd ordinarily be asleep - it's just that I was up half the night with back pain so I couldn't exactly avoid hearing it!

Fortunately I have a mutual friend who's in London this week and she's offered me the use of my bed while she's not sleeping in it. I'm thinking I'll sleep round hers tonight.

Edited by Alex & Rachel, 14 February 2008 - 04:38 AM.

Alex & RachelFemaleEngland2008-02-14 04:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
QUOTE (Cecile and Bryan @ Feb 14 2008, 08:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Happy Valentine's Day everybody.

At the bakery near my apartment this morning, there was several heart-shaped cakes. That reminded me that I'm alone for Valentine's day sad.gif
I can't wait for my gift!! I hope it will be here soon...


I heard my housemate having sex with her boyfriend at around 1 am...and again at 7 am! Argh! wink.gif

dbears - I completely agree! Happy hearts day to you too luv.gif

I was touched yesterday - they finally corrected my name. Only in the e-mail they addressed Alex by his middle initial! Silly USCIS.
Alex & RachelFemaleEngland2008-02-14 04:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
QUOTE (SusieLuvsPaul @ Feb 13 2008, 01:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
are you guys seeing your loves anytime soon? I'm seeing him in a month ohmy.gif can't wait It gets harder each time he leaves and then we can spend less and less time apart! I want him here for good so bad!!!!!!!!!!!!


No until I have the visa in hand sad.gif

QUOTE (frank_rhoge @ Feb 13 2008, 04:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
guys we're january filers too..
let's pray for all of us.


Welcome to this thread! good.gif

QUOTE (psiprez @ Feb 13 2008, 05:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We haven't got touched yet.

I've convinced myself that ours will be one that doesn't ever get touched... just approved out of the blue. smile.gif


Me too! No touches yet, but as you say, that's not necessarily a bad thing.

QUOTE (Cecile and Bryan @ Feb 13 2008, 07:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
For a while I thought of going back to the US before I get the visa, but then we figured it would probably be best if we saved that money for the months after the marriage, when I can't work. and that way, I can spend my vacation time with my family instead. Since I won't see them for a while after, I'm sure they will appreciate.


yes.gif That's what we figured - although we probably could afford another visit, we'd be far better off having the money for when I am there permanently.
Alex & RachelFemaleEngland2008-02-13 06:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
To be honest I'm rather hoping I'm not a 90 day wonder! I'm starting to worry about having saved up enough money for my move to the US...if it's delayed a couple of months that's another two months' precious earnings!

So I'll wish you all the best and say I hope you all get approved in around 90 days and that I'm very happy to be January's glutton for punishment laughing.gif

Edited by Alex & Rachel, 07 February 2008 - 06:14 PM.

Alex & RachelFemaleEngland2008-02-07 18:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
QUOTE (dbears @ Feb 6 2008, 12:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Our check is not yet cashed crying.gif ..... i hope its not because SO stapled it to a blank paper:(... he was so concern it might get lost so he stapled it and then put additional paper clip to really secure it:( it wont cause any problems if check have staple marks on it right? unsure.gif

No, it won't affect the check at all. Good luck!
Alex & RachelFemaleEngland2008-02-06 08:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
Welcome!

We included:

- Stamps in passports
- Plane tickets and train tickets from 1 1/2 of the 3 trips (I hadn't kept anything from the first trip, and we completed the package while I was in the US and didn't have return tickets)
- 5-6 photos of us together
- Mobile phone bills (3 of them, to show a cross-section)
- About 6 e-mails (again, a cross-section)
- 4 letters

Fortunately I managed to get Alex to write 'none' in blank spaces on the forms before he sent it out, although I'm still terrified of getting a RFE for whatever reason!
Alex & RachelFemaleEngland2008-01-31 11:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
Great to hear the good news, Smashrox and Susie! good.gif

Susie - I'd use the date on the notice, too.

So guys...last day of January today, so our group's complete. Now let the competition to the first NOA2 begin! wink.gif
Alex & RachelFemaleEngland2008-01-31 09:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
Once this month is up I'll draw up a list of us all so we can all keep an eye on touches and approvals!

My estimated approval date is now Alex's birthday...it'd be a good present but I'm still hoping that we may be finished before then.
Alex & RachelFemaleEngland2008-01-29 04:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
Welcome! Good luck to all! biggrin.gif

Susie, SMASHROX - so sorry to hear your cheques have not been cashed yet. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

That's crazy how much the London consulate times have risen blink.gif
Alex & RachelFemaleEngland2008-01-27 02:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
QUOTE (psiprez @ Jan 20 2008, 02:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well, if we've survived the past waits between visits, we can certain survive the wait now. wink.gif

Afterall, each day that passes is one day we NEVER have to wait again! kicking.gif


good.gif That's how I view it!

Last year we were apart for 11 months...and knowing that we'd only be reunited for a short time was horrid! We may have to wait another 11 months (or even longer!) now, but at least when we meet again we'll never have to part again.

QUOTE (Leona @ Jan 21 2008, 01:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I mailed mine on January at 12 at the all night post office. Im waiting for someone to tell me something as well.


Welcome to the january filers thread! Glad there's more of us smile.gif
Alex & RachelFemaleEngland2008-01-21 17:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
Thank you! Always good to have supportive posts from older members. Good luck with your interview in February!
Alex & RachelFemaleEngland2008-01-17 17:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
Welcome Cecile and Bryan! The more the merrier I say.

We got our NOA1! Woo!

They misspelled my surname! Boo!

Seriously, how the hell did they misspell my surname? It's five letters long, it's one of the most common English (and American) surnames and it's also a colour! It was right on the forms, too. Alex's surname is Russian and unusual, but it seems they can spell that.

Anyway it's been corrected and they say we should receive confirmation of this within 45 days. Hope it doesn't delay our application...
Alex & RachelFemaleEngland2008-01-17 16:27:00
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Yeah, I'd cancel the cheque...it's annoying that there's a fee, but it's better than being out of pocket another $455.

Our cheque cashed today! Hopefully the NOA1 will arrive soon.
Alex & RachelFemaleEngland2008-01-17 04:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
I believe Alex put our cheque in a ziplock bag and then paperclipped it to the cover letter.

So, here I am playing the waiting game...I'm beginning to understand how frustrating it is for people! I keep going over the package we assembled and wondering if we could have done it any better.
Alex & RachelFemaleEngland2008-01-15 08:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
Nope; not easy at all!

Ours was just sent out, hurrah!
Alex & RachelFemaleEngland2008-01-11 15:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
Thanks reeses16!

And good luck to everyone else who's posted here.

Mine's being sent out later today! That is, if Alex wakes up in time...he's still awake right now and hasn't gone to bed yet thanks to insomnia. unsure.gif We were originally thinking of filing back in September but decided to wait until I'd been to visit in December so that I could organise and assemble it all together myself. I'm better at paperwork than he is. tongue.gif
Alex & RachelFemaleEngland2008-01-11 05:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
QUOTE (mox @ Jan 8 2008, 03:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey I live in the bay area too! I do love it here, although last week's little storm wasn't a lot of fun. We still have traffic lights out over that.


Fortunately I/we missed the worst of that, but I have heard from several annoyed friends who've been without power for a few days! We actually had a Bay Area meet up with people from another forum the day before the storm arrived, and the morning after (several guys slept over) everybody's mothers were ringing them to make sure that they'd be home before the rain started - and these were all grown men between the ages of 19 and 25! Bless.

But yes - I love the Bay Area and it's great to hear from other people who reside there. Funny how I used to have zero interest in even *visiting* the US...and now I'm going to be moving there!

I'll echo BryantAliona's 'good luck' and Jeraly, I joined your facebook group, so hurrah, it has four members now!
Alex & RachelFemaleEngland2008-01-08 11:02:00
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Well, feel free to collect me - I'm pretty harmless tongue.gif

Seriously though, it is great to have the support and good to meet more California people!

I moved to Sheffield to attend university and I've been here ever since. I've visited Bristol a couple of times and really enjoyed my time there!

Just waiting until the weekend now...thankfully these forums can keep me busy while I'm at work.
Alex & RachelFemaleEngland2008-01-08 07:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
Thanks for the welcome, makes me feel all fuzzy inside! heart.gif

We were apart for 11 months last year so I know it'll be difficult but I'm keeping concentrated on our end goal and in the meantime will use all these upcoming months to prepare as much as possible. It's going to be such a relief to finally send the package out, it's been on my mind for months!

I was in San Jose - I love the Bay Area, and it was blue skies and sun for most of December. star_smile.gif
Alex & RachelFemaleEngland2008-01-08 05:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjanuary filers!
Due to monetary constraints and a lack of holiday days, probably not until I have the visa in hand. sad.gif
Alex & RachelFemaleEngland2008-01-08 03:08:00