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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober 08 K1 Filers
Oh, I did not think that the consulate needed my original birth certificate. Precisely for the reason that Thaitousa
stated. Also, it was not listed in the "Interview" checklist from the consulate. Hmmm. I guess I will double check
on that one.

I know that the NOA2 is required for the consulate. But again, it was my understanding that only a copy is
needed. I know that a copy is also needed for AOS. I have read on VJ that if for example you lose your
NOA2 it is very expensive to get a "new" original from USCIS.

Also, I know that the civil surgeon made a copy of Johan's vaccination record so that we can use it for aos, so
that is something to consider when the medical is done.
Johan & AnneMaleSweden2009-03-02 20:18:00
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QUOTE (RBAL_TN @ Mar 2 2009, 01:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (DavChels @ Mar 1 2009, 04:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I hope that VSC has another productive week like last week!!! We'd like to clear out the other half of October waiters!!!

Well, I checked our status when I woke up at 4am (yes, I'm an early bird) and still nothing.

but by 5am - guess what........


*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: EAC09012XXXXX

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On March 1, 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.


This is a HUGE weight off our shoulders and now we can get things moving!!! WOO HOO! kicking.gif
Oh, and for those playing along - we are #155 on Igor's list



Congratulations!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
Johan & AnneMaleSweden2009-03-02 14:02:00
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QUOTE (DavChels @ Feb 28 2009, 10:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Johan & Anne @ Feb 28 2009, 03:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (DavChels @ Feb 28 2009, 08:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Johan & Anne @ Feb 28 2009, 02:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My reaction was like that too!! At first I was afraid to get too excited because I thought it might be an rfe.
But then I was running around jumping and screaming omg! omg! omg!
When I called Johan I was talking soooo fast "we're approveeeeeeeed"!!


Yeah, well I was crying and Josue thought something was wrong, he said his heart dropped to his feet when he heard me call him crying, but then it registered to him what I was saying lol.

You got and sent your packet 3 really quick - how did they send it to you? Do you have your interview date yet? Guatemala doesn't send a packet 3, they send the interview date, approved doctors, forms, etc. all at one time but we are concerned about him not receiving the packet 4 due to the way addresses are down there. His address is "such-n-such avenue, in front of the Catholic Church," so as long as the mail carrier recognizes the name, he'll be fine. Otherwise, it may end up at any of the many other homes/business that are in front of the Catholic Church. Also, did you reach the embassy by email? We are planning on emailing the embassy today in hopes that they will tell us how they send the package - via national mail or Express, so he can go directly to the post office and hopefully they can keep an eye out for his package. Any ideas are welcome! Don't wanna come this far only to have things messed up!!!



Well, I cant take credit for packet 3 getting sent back to the embassy so fast--it was all Johan-he got all the forms
from the embassy filled out immediately. I had already sent him the I-134 and alot of the evidence. He sent it regular mail but it only takes one day from where he lives for mail to reach stockholm.
The embassy sent packet 3 out regular mail-small brown envelope.
No interview date yet but the online calendar is wide open. He is going to book the interview date on Monday after the medical appointment.
I did not email the embassy to find out if they rec'd and/or sent package 3 but I did wait on hold for 17 mins reading.gif
to speak with someone about if they rec'd the package and when package 3 was sent
and their "phone hours" are only 2 days a week for one hour wacko.gif

Sounds like a good idea to go to the post office and look out for the package!
Are the packet 3 forms on the embassy website? You may want to download them and begin filling them out-



That's awesome that you get to schedule your own interview! Will he come right away or does he have work to finish up?

Well according to the Embassy info at the top of VJ under Guatemala it says that they only accept questions by email, and that there is no packet 3, only a packet 4 that includes all information all at one. Also this is what I have found on the website:

http://guatemala.use...quirements.html

But this was under "Immigrant Visa" info, and the K-1 is technically a non-immigrant visa, from what I understand, because it does not give PR status immediately upon entry. And it also says $380 USD but I thought it was only $131, and that it requires a I-864 and says nothing about an I-134, but I thought the I-134 was needed for the K-1 part, then the I-864 for the AOS part. This may be where the immigrant vs. non-immigrant has overlapped a bit on the embassy website. But it does give a link to the DS-230.

edit: forgot to ask you if you sent him the original of your birth certificate or does he just need his???



Interesting. It is classified under Immigrant Visa on the swedish embassy website but the interview checklist is
classified under non-immigrant visa unit and that is the department to which my phone call was transferred.
$380! That is pricey. I also thought it was around $130-that is the price for sweden.
Sounds like there is some overlap re: the I-134/I-864 forms. Have you found any VJ
people perhaps in the AOS forum from Guatemala that could give you an explanation?
How much is your medical? I think it is about $300 in sweden blink.gif
Only his original BC is required. He is going to come over here asap! kicking.gif

Edited by Johan & Anne, 28 February 2009 - 05:06 PM.

Johan & AnneMaleSweden2009-02-28 17:06:00
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QUOTE (DavChels @ Feb 28 2009, 08:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Johan & Anne @ Feb 28 2009, 02:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My reaction was like that too!! At first I was afraid to get too excited because I thought it might be an rfe.
But then I was running around jumping and screaming omg! omg! omg!
When I called Johan I was talking soooo fast "we're approveeeeeeeed"!!


Yeah, well I was crying and Josue thought something was wrong, he said his heart dropped to his feet when he heard me call him crying, but then it registered to him what I was saying lol.

You got and sent your packet 3 really quick - how did they send it to you? Do you have your interview date yet? Guatemala doesn't send a packet 3, they send the interview date, approved doctors, forms, etc. all at one time but we are concerned about him not receiving the packet 4 due to the way addresses are down there. His address is "such-n-such avenue, in front of the Catholic Church," so as long as the mail carrier recognizes the name, he'll be fine. Otherwise, it may end up at any of the many other homes/business that are in front of the Catholic Church. Also, did you reach the embassy by email? We are planning on emailing the embassy today in hopes that they will tell us how they send the package - via national mail or Express, so he can go directly to the post office and hopefully they can keep an eye out for his package. Any ideas are welcome! Don't wanna come this far only to have things messed up!!!



Well, I cant take credit for packet 3 getting sent back to the embassy so fast--it was all Johan-he got all the forms
from the embassy filled out immediately. I had already sent him the I-134 and alot of the evidence. He sent it regular mail but it only takes one day from where he lives for mail to reach stockholm.
The embassy sent packet 3 out regular mail-small brown envelope.
No interview date yet but the online calendar is wide open. He is going to book the interview date on Monday after the medical appointment.
I did not email the embassy to find out if they rec'd and/or sent package 3 but I did wait on hold for 17 mins reading.gif
to speak with someone about if they rec'd the package and when package 3 was sent
and their "phone hours" are only 2 days a week for one hour wacko.gif

Sounds like a good idea to go to the post office and look out for the package!
Are the packet 3 forms on the embassy website? You may want to download them and begin filling them out-
Johan & AnneMaleSweden2009-02-28 15:20:00
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QUOTE (DavChels @ Feb 28 2009, 06:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ThaitoUSA @ Feb 28 2009, 10:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you everyone for your benedictions. I hope that those still waiting receive theirs this coming week, which seems quite probable in light of how many petitions have been approved this past week.

It was great telling my fiancée. "Honey, guess what I received today?"
"You got my sweater?"
"Yes! It was sitting outside my apartment when I got home. It fits great. I love it. Thank you."
"Your welcome. I am so glad you like it. I wish I could see you in it."
"Oh, and we got NOA2 as well."
"What? Really?"
"Yes."
"Wow! I'm so happy."


It made her day. Anything that brightens her day is ok by me.


Your's was a lot calmer than I was. I was on the phone with my mom and went to check the mail, not really expecting anything important, and I see something from USCIS. I rudely interrupted my mom and said "OMG I got a letter from the citizenship people" and almost dropped the dog's leash and the phone while I was shaking and trying to open it. I opened it nicely halfway, then got frustrated and ripped the envelope, looking for "Approval Notice" vs. "Request For Evidence," which I was fully expecting! Then I started saying "OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG we got approved!" then immediately started crying and I mean not just tears of joy, but bawling, hyperventilating, etc. My mom kept saying "Chelsea, I'm happy for you, it's ok" and I just said "I gotta call Josue, I gotta go, I gotta go call Josue." The timing worked out perfectly because he had just gotten in the house and he was on his motorcycle before so he wouldn't have been able to hear me well. He said "hello" and I was crying "They approved us! We got approved! I have the letter right here in my hand, the first touch was an approval!" and he started with the "OMG" and the "Really?" and it was Friday at 4:55pm EST, so I said "I gotta go call NVC in case they close at 5" and I called (btw, they are open til midnight EST but I do think it's only M-F) and this guy named Clark asked for receipt number, petitioner's name, birthdate, and beneficiary's name, birthdate, confirmed my email, and asked for Josue's. Then gave me the case number and said "It looks like it already left for Guatemala on the 25th." Then afterwards I called Josue to find out what his family had said when he told them, then my mom called me back to see if I was ok, etc. But it was a good day - almost forgot I was sick! This morning my headache reminded me blush.gif

But you all hang in there, you will all get your approvals very soon. It is a feeling without compare and I wish it upon all of you! Now to figure out what's next wacko.gif

QUOTE (Raj and Monica @ Feb 28 2009, 10:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi I have filed my on october 10/10/08 at VSC
NOA1 received on 10/17/08
NOA2 waiting..any day now...today is 2/28/09. hoping for next week sometime..good Luck in your Visajourney


Hope you get something soon! This is a great place to be as only here will you find people who understand the waiting you are going through!!!! good.gif


My reaction was like that too!! At first I was afraid to get too excited because I thought it might be an rfe.
But then I was running around jumping and screaming omg! omg! omg!
When I called Johan I was talking soooo fast "we're approveeeeeeeed"!!
Johan & AnneMaleSweden2009-02-28 14:08:00
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Congratulations Everyone!!! So exciting!
I hope all the remaining October filers are approved very, very soon!!
kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

Edited by Johan & Anne, 27 February 2009 - 09:06 PM.

Johan & AnneMaleSweden2009-02-27 21:06:00
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QUOTE (DavChels @ Feb 28 2009, 12:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (just_friend @ Feb 27 2009, 05:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations!!!!!! Good luck with the rest of the journey. I bet that was the best surprise you have had so far smile.gif))


Oh absolutely!! Thanks so much!!



Congratulations Chelsea!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
Johan & AnneMaleSweden2009-02-27 17:42:00
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QUOTE (app-girl @ Feb 27 2009, 01:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well, the good news is I now have a new job!!!! So bring on the NOA2 I'm already.

I haven't had any touches either, but everyday I see that more are approved. Which means to me that they are getting closer to mine!!!




Congrats on your new job!! star_smile.gif star_smile.gif
I recently started a new job after searching for awhile, what a relief it is..!!

Edited by Johan & Anne, 26 February 2009 - 08:27 PM.

Johan & AnneMaleSweden2009-02-26 20:27:00
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Congratulations to everyone approved today!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
Johan & AnneMaleSweden2009-02-25 16:30:00
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Congratulations to Omar G & bslsailor kicking.gif kicking.gif star_smile.gif
Johan & AnneMaleSweden2009-02-24 20:27:00
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QUOTE (Lizz @ Feb 24 2009, 11:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Guys,
We got approved just now, I still can't believe it!! I came home from work and first checked Igor's list to see what's been happening today and the days before. I saw a lot of new approvals and I went to check my email and there it was:

*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL *** The last processing action taken on your case Receipt Number: EAC0900950xxx Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) Current Status: Approval notice sent. On February 24, 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. If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283. *Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Case Status and Processing Dates.*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message. Sincerely, The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

We did not get any touches since October 16th 2008.
Oh man, it's actually happening, I'll have to give in my notice at work etc. and really move 4000 miles to be with my guy! I hope there's more good news on the way for everyone, it's such a frustrating situation to be in.

Rhode Island: here I come!


Congratulations!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
Johan & AnneMaleSweden2009-02-24 17:24:00
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QUOTE (txpaige @ Feb 24 2009, 06:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just wanted to let everyone know (I've been a silent lurker...but appreciative of everyone's comments).

We just got the e-mail saying that our NOA2 has been approved!

(....now what? lol)

Best wishes and much patience to all other October filers who are still waiting. I'm thinking of you all.



Congratulations!! kicking.gif kicking.gif
Johan & AnneMaleSweden2009-02-24 12:11:00
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YAAAAAY Congratulations Laura!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
Johan & AnneMaleSweden2009-02-24 10:53:00
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Congratulations to all who were approved today!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif
I truly hope that the rest of the October filers get approved asap star_smile.gif
Johan & AnneMaleSweden2009-02-23 14:58:00
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QUOTE (jumpingbean @ Feb 22 2009, 08:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everybody:)

I am super excited to tell everybody here that it is now our turn to tell everybody that "WE GOT OUR NOA2!!"

I have been reading this topic every single day and was going nuts each day not knowing when it will happen to us finally. I am very sure I could have not done this without everybody here and I would like to thank you all for all your patience and support.

Another thing I should let everybody know is that our NOA2 was mailed out on Feb. 20. However, we didn't know about it until I logged into Case Status Online past midnight of Feb. 23 (Japan time)/10am of Feb. 22 EST.
I called my fiance right away wondering why we did not receive the notifying e-mail.
It turned out he had just received the e-mail from USCIS before 9am, Feb. 22 EST so didn't know about it until I called him because he was still asleep at 7am WST. (He is in the west now.)

It had been the biggest worry for us after my fiance informing USCIS of his address change to California after we filed. I know this worries a lot of people but I can say the address change did not affect our case.

I've been dying to post here and now I am so happy that I have this awsome news to post!!

I wish everybody here the best luck. I am pretty sure it won't be too much longer for everybody here:)



Congratulations to you!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
Johan & AnneMaleSweden2009-02-22 13:35:00
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QUOTE (winifredbee @ Feb 20 2009, 11:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Service Center Processing Dates for Vermont Service Center as of: December 31, 2008

I-129F Petition for Alien Fiance(e) K-1/K-2 - Not yet married - fiance and/or dependent child May 12, 2008
I-129F Petition for Alien Fiance(e) K-3/K-4 - Already married - spouse and/or dependent child May 12, 2008

Did anyone notice this today? I check for fun now even though I know it means nothing.

It seems we have two types of workers in the Vermont office.
The Tease huh.gif ...lots of touches. Which leaves you wondering what is happening
The Ninja ph34r.gif ...nothing and then Bam! There it is your approval in your face, no warning, after waiting months.

I think I will get the Ninja treatment. Just a feeling.


rofl.gif


Congratulations Limejello!! star_smile.gif star_smile.gif star_smile.gif
Johan & AnneMaleSweden2009-02-20 18:16:00
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QUOTE (kaye @ Feb 20 2009, 10:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Johan & Anne @ Feb 21 2009, 03:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Also, there is a way to semi-track your package on DHL by reference number once you know it has been shipped out.


How can i track the package? where can i get the reference number?

When i was talking with NVC as soon as she gave the info about the package already left for manila i said thank you and hung up hahaha should i ask for the reference number also? got so excited knowing it left for the philippines already hahaha



It is kind-of a guesstimation.
Read post #2 on this link: http://www.visajourn...l track package
I followed the directions there for "reference number tracking" ~ you may have to play around with the ship pickup dates.

I dont think nvc gives out this info.

Johan & AnneMaleSweden2009-02-20 15:47:00
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QUOTE (kaye @ Feb 20 2009, 10:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This is so exciting i just called up NVC and they said they received our case Feb 19 and sent the case to manila feb 20. This is going faster than i expected. I hope when it reaches us embassy manila it will still be smooth sailing thus allowing me to leave sooner than i expected like 3rd week of march. laughing.gif



That is great news!!! star_smile.gif star_smile.gif
Johan & AnneMaleSweden2009-02-20 15:23:00
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QUOTE (kaye @ Feb 20 2009, 09:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Johan & Anne @ Feb 21 2009, 03:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (kaye @ Feb 20 2009, 09:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
would anyone who had their NOA2 got touches after that? i am curious on how would i know if i can already call NVC i want to schedule my interview already hahaha im so eager to fix all visa concerns asap. I have been looking at uscis website every now and then and is currently waiting for new touches and maybe i would never get touches already coz of NOA2?



Kaye,

Our NOA2 was dated the 11th of Feb which was a Wednesday. I called NVC the following Tuesday (17th) night (Monday was a holiday) and they had received our petition. The woman on the phone at nvc told me to call back in one to two weeks to see if it had been shipped out to the embassy yet. I am far too impatient for that, so I called everyday since Tuesday, and it shipped out last night (Thursday) to the embassy (2 days at nvc).

I would recommend calling sooner than later for peace of mind smile.gif

Also, there is a way to semi-track your package on DHL by reference number once you know it has been shipped out.


Thanks for that information. Is it okay if i call up NVC i'm the beneficiary and i don't want to bother my fiance forcing him to call up NVC everyday coz he will also be busy with work. I also need to ask him to finish all his documents and to send it to me asap. Its good that he already has his employment certificate so what he needs to do now is his affidavit of support...no need to have that notarized right?


I think it is okay if you are the beneficiary.
The number is 603/ 334 0700. Press #1 for English and then #5 for operator.
They will ask for your CIS # which is your case number EAC XXXXXX and then they
ask for petitioner's name and date of birth and beneficiary's name and date of birth.

There is an automated part to the system where you can enter your CIS but it is as reliable as the USCIS website.
Even this morning the automated system said our case had not arrived yet at nvc but it in fact has been shipped out
today to the embassy wacko.gif

It is my understanding that the I-134 does not need to be notarized anymore.
I did not notarize mine.
Johan & AnneMaleSweden2009-02-20 14:53:00
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QUOTE (kaye @ Feb 20 2009, 09:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
would anyone who had their NOA2 got touches after that? i am curious on how would i know if i can already call NVC i want to schedule my interview already hahaha im so eager to fix all visa concerns asap. I have been looking at uscis website every now and then and is currently waiting for new touches and maybe i would never get touches already coz of NOA2?



Kaye,

Our NOA2 was dated the 11th of Feb which was a Wednesday. I called NVC the following Tuesday (17th) night (Monday was a holiday) and they had received our petition. The woman on the phone at nvc told me to call back in one to two weeks to see if it had been shipped out to the embassy yet. I am far too impatient for that, so I called everyday since Tuesday, and it shipped out last night (Thursday) to the embassy (2 days at nvc).

I would recommend calling sooner than later for peace of mind smile.gif

Also, there is a way to semi-track your package on DHL by reference number once you know it has been shipped out.

Edited by Johan & Anne, 20 February 2009 - 02:28 PM.

Johan & AnneMaleSweden2009-02-20 14:27:00
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QUOTE (Laura+Tom @ Feb 20 2009, 01:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Got another touch this morning 6am EST. Hope it's not an RFE.



Nooo! I hope not too!! wacko.gif

Edited by Johan & Anne, 20 February 2009 - 06:26 AM.

Johan & AnneMaleSweden2009-02-20 06:25:00
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QUOTE (malapascua @ Feb 20 2009, 02:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm in shock! blink.gif We were #175 on Igors list this morning. I thought I had another two months to sit it out. I can't even think straight now - what's next?! haha. Need to go back and read the Guides some more now. huh.gif
At the same time I feel bad because so many October filers still waiting. But maybe this is a sign things will start moving quickly for October'ers! tongue.gif



Congratulations to you!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif
Johan & AnneMaleSweden2009-02-19 19:44:00
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QUOTE (DavChels @ Feb 19 2009, 10:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Laura+Tom @ Feb 19 2009, 04:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just checked online and I got a touch!

My heart skipped a beat when I saw the date had changed.


I GOT TOUCHED TOO!!!! OMG our first touch since 10/29 I'm soooo excited!!! At least now I know it's not lost or still in a box somewhere. Wow I am so nervous I am literally shaking!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif



star_smile.gif good.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
Johan & AnneMaleSweden2009-02-19 16:43:00
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QUOTE (Laura+Tom @ Feb 19 2009, 10:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just checked online and I got a touch!

My heart skipped a beat when I saw the date had changed.



YAAAAY!! star_smile.gif star_smile.gif
Johan & AnneMaleSweden2009-02-19 16:32:00
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QUOTE (epifreak @ Feb 19 2009, 10:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi thought I would just let everyone know I got approved on Feb 17, 2009. I just found out. I'm so excited, this is awesome hope that things go well for all other october filers. Yay were almost there!!!



Congratulations!! kicking.gif kicking.gif
Johan & AnneMaleSweden2009-02-19 16:17:00
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QUOTE (DavChels @ Feb 19 2009, 09:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (RBAL_TN @ Feb 19 2009, 02:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (DavChels @ Feb 19 2009, 01:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Laura+Tom @ Feb 19 2009, 02:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm knackered, just spent a day in London for work. That place does me in.


I'm assuming knackered is like saying I'm beat, I'm exhausted, etc??? Sorry, not too up on my English English unsure.gif


LOL - yes it does mean exhausted. It took me a while to figure that one out too. I'm having to learn that I speak "American" which doesn't always translate with "English" biggrin.gif

It took me a l-o-n-g time to figure out what "in the wars" meant blush.gif . (it means that you feel 'banged up')


LOL good to know...I've never heard that one! Are there any on here who are going to have to teach their SO English when they arrive? My fiance only speaks a little bit of English and it's mostly food/restaurant terms as he used to work in a restaurant and the town he lives in is fairly touristy - it's right by a beautiful lake and gets a lot of backpacker-college age traffic. I'm open to any and all tips on how to teach English...I read a pretty useful topic on here about putting sticky notes in the house with the English/Spanish words on it, don't use slang, don't mumble, etc. This is one of our goals during the time that he gets here and is waiting for his EAD.

I actually teach Spanish, so I can tell you how to use what tense and when, etc., but don't ask me about how to form English sentences lol! It's so hard to explain to him - he heard a line in a song "I just need you to hear" and he asked me if that was the same as "I need you here" and I tried explaining the difference but he said - here and hear are spelled different but pronounced the same???? When I think about forming the English language, it is quite difficult!!! I need help!



I like the sticky notes idea! My fiance speaks english but I am trying to learn swedish. One thing that he suggested for me to do is to buy very simplistic childrens comic books and start translating with a dictionary. Maybe your fiance could try that.
Also, I am a huge fan of the Rosetta Stone.

Edited by Johan & Anne, 19 February 2009 - 03:38 PM.

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Thanks guys!!!! I can't wait for you all to have this feeling!!

DaveChels, yes maybe they have started a new box?!? No touches at all, then the email came straight through. It has changed on USCIS as well.

GOOD LUCK!!! jest.gif


Yeah, now it's just time to wait and see if we're in the same box as you LOL. Good to know, the only thing is I can't logon to USCIS anymore and I've changed my password and everything and it tells me I have "multiple SR" whatever that means, but I can still logon under my fiance's login. I think that was part of the original problem since we both registered our email with the same EAC # but we'll see. So I don't know if they will send me an email or him so I keep checking his email too haha.


In my case i did not get any touches i think the last touch i got was oct 8 after they placed my folder in a box. since there have been october approvals i have been checking uscis site and this thread like every 10 mins hahaha lol it was just crazy. and then yesterday i was out the whole day and my fiance sent a message to check his email and there it was the approval notice...

DaveChels, i also did not include any letter of intent..i guess those 120 pictures which i printed on 10 pages of A4 photo paper which i included helped a lot hahaha i really did not know it was a lot until i found this site. Even the part wherein how we met each other...i just wrote i think about 4 sentences and had to fit it in that tiny box that was in the form.

I told you guys i will keep everybody updated here even if i got my approval hahaha laughing.gif

congratulations to those who just got their approvals! i know how it feels really exciting ahaha i was jumping up and down when i was actually reading the email hahaha


wow.gif 120 pictures!! We included about 10 and I thought that was a bit aggressive biggrin.gif
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QUOTE (H&V @ Feb 18 2009, 09:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Whoaaa....you guys.. So I haven't posted here before but let me tell you I have read so much on here and have been following this thread every day! I was literally just figuring we might get approval in March then my fiance phoned and there it is!! Oh my god, I can't believe it! Even better, we already had a holiday booked together this weekend so we get to celebrate too!!! Fingers crossed for you all too, not long now!!!



Congratulations to you!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif star_smile.gif
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Dear all,

I am very happy we finally got our NOA2 today!!!
It´s a great feeling !!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
I don´t really post a lot here. But when I got the Approval notice today I decided to come here to post because I know how great we feel when we are waiting for an aproval and we see people being aproved. Specially in Vermont!!
I want to wish you all good luck and patience.
I know it is not easy to wait... (believe me, I waited almost 5 months for NOA2) But I am sure you are going to get yours soon!!
I wish you all that are waiting good luck!!!!!!
May god bless all of you!!!
Carolina


Congratulations!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
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my fiance just received an email :

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On February 17, 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.



I GOT MY APPROVAL YEHEY!!!!! i was really praying hard for that i just hope we can fix all the necessary documents and still stick with our plan of doing our civil wedding on the 16th of April
kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif



CONGRATULATIONS!!!! star_smile.gif good.gif kicking.gif
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No pets at the moment but am gonna get plenty when I get to the US!

Like others earlier I too found some good prices with Delta, £278 return London Heathrow to Atlanta (direct). With Delta you can also book your seat when you book. That's a prerequisit of mine when I fly alone. I think that was the only flight to Atlanta that allowed me to do that.


Laura, where do you like to sit when you travel alone? I just don't like sitting in between people I don't know, but I will take either a end seat or an aisle seat.


I always book an aisle seat as I'm usually up and down to the toilet as I drink so much water on flights. I suffer a bit from claustraphobia so aisle seats are better. I also booked my seat for April away from the toilets as I had a panic attack on my last flight because I was sat next to the toilets and there were too many people crowding me.



I prefer aisle seats too! I hate the thought of being stuck in the row dead.gif because I get claustraphobic also!
I did get lucky on one flight from sweden and got an aisle exit row seat smile.gif
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Thanks to all for your input! I'm going to wait a few more weeks, see if we hear any good news from uscis... I saw a really cheap ticket and was inclinded to just go ahead and book it, but this whole process has made me nervous, I don't want anything to go wrong. But I think I should be ok, maybe I'll go over in April, it will make the whole waiting process that much easier.

I hope at least one of us in this thread will get the good news this week!!

By April, I'm hoping some of us will be having interviews (or at least have them scheduled) You might be too. good.gif

I've been watching flights for the past few weeks and there are some real bargains to/from Europe right now with just a 7+ day advance purchase. It's easily half of what it was in December so I'm taking advantage and going to the UK in early March for less than $500. I'm hoping the prices stay this way for the interview as I am planning on going back for that as well (and to help pack biggrin.gif ).

I have a feeling we'll see a fair amount of approvals this week and next. Like others, I am SO ready for this waiting game to be over.



I know!! good.gif I found a ticket from sweden to atlanta for $607 on expedia dot com whereas last summer it was $1200! I hope the prices hold through the spring/summer.

I hope there are many oct approvals this week!! star_smile.gif

Edited by Johan & Anne, 17 February 2009 - 05:17 AM.

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Happy Valentines Day Everyone!! wub.gif luv.gif rose.gif heart.gif
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Hey!!! We got approved today!!!




Congratulations!!! good.gif kicking.gif star_smile.gif
Johan & AnneMaleSweden2009-02-13 20:12:00
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Thanks everyone for the congrats!!!!!
I checked online at uscis after I received the email and I do have a touch but no update.

Edited by Johan & Anne, 12 February 2009 - 09:43 AM.

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Congrats Carmen! kicking.gif star_smile.gif

I just opened up my email and we got our approval also!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
It was dated Feb 11 too and I believe we are 180 on Igors.

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!

Edited by Johan & Anne, 12 February 2009 - 08:59 AM.

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QUOTE (beans @ Feb 12 2009, 01:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I miss this thread..you guys are all so patient and sane. lol My other new "home" thread is too antsy and angry at everything.


..apparently we are an impatient bunch of people who think we are the only ones waiting according to the september thread... tongue.gif

Edited by Johan & Anne, 11 February 2009 - 06:52 PM.

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Ugh...has anyone seen any october approvals today... ranting33va.gif
I am so impatient!
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QUOTE (echeren @ Feb 10 2009, 08:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am so happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, i been reading this post multiple times every day, hopping to see more and more people from october approved, i just got an email with NOA2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, my NOA1 was dated on OCT 1st, this is the best day for it to be approved, my fiance's birthday is today, what a gift this is, i can tell you that you guys are the first to know, i havent told anyone yet.
Thanks for your support and comments all this time, visajourney is teh best tool to be informed. good luck for everybody.



Congratulations!!!! good.gif kicking.gif star_smile.gif

p.s. timeline.gif

Edited by Johan & Anne, 10 February 2009 - 02:49 PM.

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So...what is everyone's guess for the time between NVC and your interviews? There is only a handful of people on here coming from Sweden..so it's hard for us to gauge. I know it is speculation at this point....any thoughts?

Edited by Johan & Anne, 10 February 2009 - 07:51 AM.

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