Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	Our first petition package was sent in April and got returned a whole month later. So we ended up loosing those 30 days. Otherwise, D. and I would be as anxious as you guys are at the moment I guess whatever happens, happens for a reason. Susita, your stories cracked me up You gonna have many more funny moments once Luis gets to the ol' good US of A I guess I'll share my own experience as a dummy foreigner to illustrate I got my first car back in July of 2007 and Dave had a lot of fun with terrified me (I could barely drive) following him home from the dealer. As time passed I got better with driving and he stopped calling me everytime I went places just to make sure that both me and my ride were fine . A month later Dave's B-day was approaching and I went out to get his present. As I got back to the parking lot after the shopping trip, I saw my car with a huge dent on the passanger side and chips of paint and brokent light glass on the ground that indicated somebody JUST hit my baby car I worked for a whole year to buy! Paniced I run to the security booth and nice lady proceeded to help me. First of all she looked at the security cameras screen and managed to zoom the picture to show the dented side. A little rewinding showed how somebody was backing out into my ride!!! We called the police and she proceeded to fill out the form. Since I just got my tags, I couldn't give her a number and went back to the car to pick up my insurance and other docs. On the way I called Dave (who happend to be swaped at work) and cried like a baby. Anyway, so I get to the car, stick my key into the lock and it's not working. Only then I notice weird bags on the backseat and realize.... that it is not my car . Same year and make, same color, but mine is three spots down the row as fine as I bought it! I felt like such an idiot. When I called Dave to explain the mishap, he wouldn't believe me. Well, to make it feel better, I still tell mysefl that at least I did somebody a favor by calling the cops on whoever hit their car	Ana&D	Female	Ukraine	2008-06-29 15:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	Ladies, I just got out of my pjs! Graham We all have those bad days. At least every other week I tell Dave that I will never make it there. I can't even imagine how I'll feel in a month when it will be close but still seem unreachable. I'm wishing you all the strength in the world to get through this! You will make it there!!! There is no other way!	Ana&D	Female	Ukraine	2008-06-29 10:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (GrahamandMegan @ Jun 29 2008, 08:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> There was someone from the end of April approved a few days ago that updated there timeline today. I don't know about anyone else but this wait is really starting to get me down. I have never been so utterly utterly depressed in my life. I just want this to be done Graham, hang in there! You guys are really close! I know both Megan and the lil' one are counting on your strength! It's just one last push before the finish line!!! I sincerely hope that your approval is on a fast track to Megan's mailbox!!!	Ana&D	Female	Ukraine	2008-06-29 08:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (Nich-Nick @ Jun 26 2008, 11:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Looks like the line is leveling off. Maybe it will go down since April, so far, is showing lower number of filers. That will help out May. You've officially made my day . Even though its another number speculation. Hope April approvals will start coming in really soon!!!!	Ana&D	Female	Ukraine	2008-06-26 13:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (Fernanda O. @ Jun 23 2008, 12:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Speaking of that, anybody ready to ruin my happy thought and tell me how long I´ll have to wait to be able to leave the US once I make it there? Hahahahhahaha! It´s ok, I´ll handle it thinking of another happy thought. Fernanda, shouldn't be that long. If you get married right after your arrival and than file AOS right away, AP (advance parole) should be sent to you in 90 days. For some ppl it was even sooner than that. Ha! I caused quite a scene in the middle of JFK last time we had to say good byes . Makes me smile now, but man was it devastating at the moment. What makes me going? Most of all the thought that after all those trials we will have the rest of our lives to spend together. I'm really looking forward to all those "wifely" things to do around our place, times with our friends and of course our wedding . By the way Kim, thanks for a great idea for the posts. Really made me think on a positive side today Edited by Ana&D, 23 June 2008 - 12:13 PM.	Ana&D	Female	Ukraine	2008-06-23 12:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (Fernanda O. @ Jun 22 2008, 01:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Of course, thank you for the warning! If we decide to do it, we won´t let anybody know, but you guys! Another advice, if you don't mind . If you do decide to have a religious ceremony in Brasil, if you two will be crossing the border together at POE be sure not to refer to each other as "husband" and "wife" or anything else to that extent. I heard of some people denied entry for the suspicion of been already married just because of those words! Hope the rest of you Aprilers are hanging in there! Best of luck this week!!!	Ana&D	Female	Ukraine	2008-06-22 14:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	HI guys! Thought I'll pop in and wish you all good luck. At least for the rest of today! I just love to see the Igor's list moving!!!	Ana&D	Female	Ukraine	2008-06-20 14:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (MnM @ Jun 14 2008, 12:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Have any April filers been approved yet or r they still working on feb and march files. Starting to feel little down about this process MnM, guess you missed it . Everybody's been really excited about late April approval reported yesterday! And as Graham just said it wasn't an expedite. Some def. good news for all you guys	Ana&D	Female	Ukraine	2008-06-14 12:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Jun 13 2008, 11:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well, if by perfect storm you mean the tragic boating deaths of six Massachusetts fishermen and a rescuer in 1991! But, I somehow doubt that! Perhaps you mean wave of approvals??? Let's hope so! Glad you undestood me right. That was a perfect example of drawbacks to literal translation from Russian . From now on will try to stick with American phrases .	Ana&D	Female	Ukraine	2008-06-13 16:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	Guys, congrats on the first approval!!!!! Let's how it's a first indicator of the upcoming perfect storm of approvals!!! (I think that's correct English phrase usage??? )	Ana&D	Female	Ukraine	2008-06-13 10:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (susita83 @ Jun 12 2008, 07:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ana ~ I'm looking forward to hearing Luis speak with a New York accent lol .... that's gonna be the best desenchantee Yeah, Dave says that about my English too... Yet always trues to correct me when I mispronounce smth... You should've seen him teach me to say "karaoke." Our friends still make fun of me for that one. Oh, warn Olenka for me that for a while ppl will tease her, when in heart they'll be so jealous of that hot Ukrainian accent . How is she doing, by the way? Susita He's gonna have that funky accent in no time! I worked with Spanish girl from Bronx last year and just loved the way she talked... And all that New York attitude Megan I just admire you two guys, your hubby-to-be seems so positive, even though you guys are in the worst situation possible. I just hope this seperation will be over really soon! On the positive side, what a story to share with your kids and grandkids . Edited by Ana&D, 12 June 2008 - 06:33 PM.	Ana&D	Female	Ukraine	2008-06-12 18:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (SterlingGirl @ Jun 12 2008, 04:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE I lived in MS, and developed a real southern accent Are you serious? That's where I'm based! Which high school were you at and during what year? I remember we had some exchange students, but the only one whose name I remember was Ewa, and she was from Poland. It's hard to be here for more than a week without picking up the accent. It's contagious. I went to North Pike High in Summit during 2001/2002 school year . And it was a blast. I still remember how excited my host sister was the first time I said "I rekon" . I still say "y'all" a lot, too . To be honest, I truly enjoyed my time there. Everyone was so nice and friendly. Oh, and the southern food... gotta love it!	Ana&D	Female	Ukraine	2008-06-12 15:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (desenchantee @ Jun 12 2008, 10:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ana, just curious, where did you learn English? I started in elementary school, like most Ukrainians. During freshman and sophomore years my parents paid for a private tutor who helped me with grammar. In 2001 I won a US government sponsored exchange program which placed me in American high school for a year. I lived in MS, and developed a real southern accent . Add 4 years of English-speaking college in Kiev, 2 summers spent in Florida and my recent 18-month internship in Orlando . So, I'm basically a native speaker with many typos and at times dissappering accent . Are you looking for ways to help Olenka improve her English?	Ana&D	Female	Ukraine	2008-06-12 12:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (BexandAlan @ Jun 12 2008, 07:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ana lovely are you feeling a bit better? Hope so! Lots and lots of love guys xxx Bex, thanks for asking. You guys charged me with so many positive thoughts, I now just smile when ppl tell me smth dumb about the process . And getting our first touch def. helped to rise my spirits. So how bad is the famous English weather? I've been to London twice, both times in May and it was so nice. I'm actually thinking about taking a little detour on my way to U.S. to visit couple friends in London. Does it really rain that much in autumn?	Ana&D	Female	Ukraine	2008-06-12 09:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (HiTech @ Jun 11 2008, 11:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (brian87 @ Jun 11 2008, 10:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Welcome aboard HiTech. I noticed your timeline sees you as a Feb. filer because of the date you sent in your original petition. It has you projected as being done back in May. Not a big deal, but it probably skews the database a little. Lord knows, we have some numbers people on here. Brian I am still trying to figure out what month filer I am. HiTech HiTech, we are technically May filers, but our first petiton was mailed out in April and than got returned three weeks later. Well, truth be told, I just like to hang out with the folks here. Couldn't wish for a better company along on the journey	Ana&D	Female	Ukraine	2008-06-11 12:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	You know what I was just thinking? At least we all are brave enough to take our feeling and relationships through this test. And it just proves what true love is! Now, what is that I hear about California flying and Vermont on a slow down? Please tell me it's not true!!!!	Ana&D	Female	Ukraine	2008-06-10 19:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	Kim: Wish I could put your words into those haters/advisers ears . And I can't agree more on the issue of illegal immigration. I went home just because I did not want to deal with all the consecuences of AOS from non-immigrant visa. The funny thing is that right before I left the States I saw an immigration lawyer and he told me to just go ahead and marry to stay in the country. Thank goodness the little I knew of immigration law helped me understand that he was just scamming me as a potential client with lots of problems and therefore lots of potential fees . desenchantee: Thanks for cheering me up . Well, I wasn't planning to tell anybody, but you just can't stop my Dad . I finally got over it now. It's just the culture. As nice and hospitable Ukrainians are, there are still many people out there who dwell on "neighbor's" misery. I just have to learn to ignore those comments. Guys, just wanted to thank everybody again. I had a really low day today and you all were so great and helped me get through it! You truly are the friendliest forum!!!	Ana&D	Female	Ukraine	2008-06-10 13:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (brian87 @ Jun 10 2008, 11:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Ana&D @ Jun 10 2008, 10:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Friends of my Ukr. family all talk to me like I'm some kind of failure and as if its mine and Dave's fault that I can't simply get up, pack my suitcase and fly to the States. I mean I already have this distance to deal with and than all those people around me are acting as if I live in my own sad little fantasy world! Cheer up little camper. I also face the same thing to some degree. It seems like several people that my SO knows in Mexico are experts on immigration. Several people have tried to convince her that something is wrong, because EVERYONE knows that she is allowed to come to the United States right away and get married and stay forever. And the people she works with are the worst. Several people have commented that it should not take this long and we are only taking about 60 days so far. I chalk it up to jealousy. Thankfully, her and her family respect my opinion more. I have explained to her that every situation is different. And that without the facts of each situation, it is difficult to make comparisons. Because indeed, there are some situations that can be expedited. And other circumstances that would lend themselves to both of us being in the U.S. during the entire process. However, ours is not one of them. Dwell on the positive. You have found your soul mate. Does it really matter what others think? Does it really matter whether the process takes two months or six months? I am looking forward to a lifetime with my SO. Stay Positive, Brian Brian, thanks for the kind words! I mean, I'm fine with the process, why others have to stick their noses into my business? And act as if it's my fault USCIS has those policies. Stupid mentality. I know it is my own culture and so on, but I can't stand it any more . After 4 or so years lived in the States I'm a reformed person! . At least, just like in your fiance's case, my family is very supportive. On a positive side, we just got our first touch!!! Well, let's hope you get approved this week. You guys waited long enough! Ana Edited by Ana&D, 10 June 2008 - 11:23 AM.	Ana&D	Female	Ukraine	2008-06-10 11:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	Hello dear April filers! I surely like that touchy pattern going on. So hope it's a sign that your time has come! Dear Kim, thanks so much for your positive posts. Reading you really helps to see that positive outlook is the best course of action during this wait! I was just wondering if anybody had to deal with the same thing I'm facing right now. Friends of my Ukr. family all talk to me like I'm some kind of failure and as if its mine and Dave's fault that I can't simply get up, pack my suitcase and fly to the States. I mean I already have this distance to deal with and than all those people around me are acting as if I live in my own sad little fantasy world! I mean did anybody encounter that or is it stupid Ukrainian culture thing, when people are happy when those around them are misarable? Sorry if I'm out of place with my post, just am having a really bad day Edited by Ana&D, 10 June 2008 - 09:49 AM.	Ana&D	Female	Ukraine	2008-06-10 09:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (susita83 @ Jun 6 2008, 05:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I keep checking USCIS's website now because I'm so on edge and think an approval could happen at any minute b/c of my weird touch pattern... lol Girl, they really like touching you, don't they	Ana&D	Female	Ukraine	2008-06-06 16:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	Really hope that those touches mean that finally they got around to your boxes, guys! Keeping my fingers crossed for all April filers! BTW, Dave finally got our NOA1 yesterday! We were so estatic to be in the system!	Ana&D	Female	Ukraine	2008-06-06 05:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (susita83 @ Jun 4 2008, 06:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We're going to be doing the same thing... Wedding here first (in the town hall) then planning 2 weddings, one in Peru and one here I'm pretty psyched, it's gonna be awesome So, you gonna end up with 3 weddings? How cool . And what, three dresses? . Now, Peru sounds awsome, do they have any neat traditions there?	Ana&D	Female	Ukraine	2008-06-04 17:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (smchadwick @ Jun 4 2008, 01:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I was touched today!! YAY!!! Also I have a question for you all. More like what is your opinion? If all goes well and things go at the pace they seem to be going I'm hopeing Gareth will be here for good in late Oct. early Nov. *fingers crossed* That will put us getting married at the latest possible date (which isn't a good idea to wiat till the last minute.) in Jan or Feb. I'm still in college and I graduate in May. I want a pretty nice wedding and to be able to plan it I need to have more than three months, especially being in school. So has anyone else done this...go ahead and go to the judge and get legally married which will mean we can start the AOS and go ahead and send in the "able to work" forms (forgot the name lol) and have time to plan a semi-stress free wedding for May 23rd for all the family to come and celebrate with us, we can exchange vows and stuff. What do ya think? Stephanie Stephanie, hi This is exactly what we plan on doing. Dave thinks that to have a proper wedding my family must be present, and bringing them in before I am legally married can be problematic, plus the stupid time constraint. How can one plan a wedding in three months? I mean usually people do it for at least a year! See, USCIS is ripping us off of yet another joy . So, we are thinking about having a small legal ceremony and than start planning a bigger wedding for after I get settled in and my family can make it to the States. Dave is toying with an idea of eloping for our lil' legal wedding. I actually kind of like it . And think about it, you'll be able to share your vows twice! I mean, the first ceremony doesn't have to be an informal courthouse signing of paperwork, you two can make it really special and meaningful and share that moment with each other, or a small group of friends/relatives, and than have a grand wedding with cake, and flowers, and that big puffy dress (or whatever is your fantasy ). Ana	Ana&D	Female	Ukraine	2008-06-04 16:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (susita83 @ Jun 3 2008, 01:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm not my happy self today, summer classes just started and I'm taking my "science" requirement, astronomy 105. Uhmmm, it's 3 1/2 hours long 2x a week and we have a test already on Thurs. This means that I will be studying for the next two days and pulling my hair out because "sciences" are not my best subject, if you know what I mean. I mean, c'mon I'm gonna be a Spanish teacher. I haven't used exponents in like 10 years, so I kinda gotta brush up on that, LOL Girl, good luck on that exam . Hated science myself . Hope you'll remember all those crazy formulas.	Ana&D	Female	Ukraine	2008-06-03 12:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (william_wallace @ Jun 1 2008, 02:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (GrahamandMegan @ Jun 1 2008, 06:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> OK guy sorry for boring you with all the numbers but I'm trying to keep myself positive. There's 42 now got NOA2 from March, 53% of the 79 filers. And February has 88 with NOA2, 89% of the 99 filers. Will go through March later nd see what I can find. A great way to get your post count up as well While your at it do May's GrahamandMegan lol. Yeah, we will really appreciate it! I just love the numbers you post, especially the positive ones Keep it coming!	Ana&D	Female	Ukraine	2008-06-01 14:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (susita83 @ May 31 2008, 09:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ana & Fernanda ~ I'm the US citizen, but I understand you when you say you had to settle for a job that pays well but has no future. I'm trying to bring my fiancé here from Perú, I was a full-time college student and I'm getting certified to teach Spanish, but I had to find a full-time job so that I can make enough money to be able to do the affidavit of support. That means I have to study less and work more, that makes me sad in a way because my goal was to finish school ASAP and start what I really love, teaching. The good thing is that my fiancé loves to work and should have no problem getting a job at all here (there is a large hispanic population where I live and many, many jobs especially in what he specializes in, masonry work and construction), so later on I should have some help from him! That way I can finish up quicker. He's also planning to go to community college too. It's all worth it. In the end we will be so happy. No regrets! Susita, thanks for providing feedback "from the other side". I just wish we all got un-hung really soon . And you are right, it's the happy future together what metters in the long run, but having so much patience is taking a toll on me . By the way, is Spanish really hard to learn? I'll be moving to Orlando, and in my previous stays there I noticed that a lot of people speak it in everyday life, so I am thinking about learning it just for fun .	Ana&D	Female	Ukraine	2008-06-01 12:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	To Fernanda: Yay!! Another Disney fan!!! I adore the place!! My hubby-to-be does not really enjoy me dragging him there, but, hey, sometimes he has no choice . Have you been to Food&Wine at Epcot yet??? That is my absolutely favorite Disney event . As to Orlando been a violent city, to be honest I never noticed that. I've lived there for quite a bit now (just came back from 19 month internship) and had no problems. People are really friendly too and you will have no problems meeting new friends! And if you need any help preparing for the move or have questions as to were certain things are in O-town, feel free to message me anytime! To HigwayStar: Just hang in there girl, all I can say. And than you can always come back and visit Rome . I neverg thought living in Italy can be that rough, since there are so many Ukrainians just dying to move there and be stuck in a dead-end job cleaning somebodys house or looking after older people. But I guess those things should be viewed in connection with ones cultural backgrounds, what might seem like great opportunity to former USSR citizens, might be really devastating to you Italians.	Ana&D	Female	Ukraine	2008-06-01 12:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	[/quote] Are you serious, I´m moving to Orlando too! hhahahahahahahha!!! [/quote] NO WAY This is just too funny So, how do you like Mickeytown???	Ana&D	Female	Ukraine	2008-06-01 04:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (desenchantee @ May 31 2008, 05:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> How did you and Dave meet in Florida? Was it spring break? On a beach ?? heh Nah, not the beach I was there on an internship program and we met during corporate event, since he used to work for my company. Got to talking, next thing you know he is on a plane to Ukraine, a month after I left the States . What brought you to Ukraine?	Ana&D	Female	Ukraine	2008-05-31 17:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (desenchantee @ May 31 2008, 05:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE Well, we still hasn't seen NOA 1. Most likely it will come this week.... Where do you live in Ukraine? My love is in Lviv. I've been to Kiev and Kharkov in the past... By the way, it's great that you write and speak English. Olenka is able to as well Thanks! I hope we get it soon I live in Rivne, which is like hour and a half away from Lviv. Actually, Lviv is one of my fav. cities in Ukraine because of the architecture. I lived in Kiev for a while but now am staying home with my parents while the process gets done, gives me a chanse to spend time with the fam. before I move. My English is pretty good, since I lived in the US for way too long Did many programs as a student. Actually, a lot of Ukrainians speak English just because we are required to learn it in school. After Olenka moves to the States she'll be speaking with little acsent in a very short while, know from personal experience . By the way, I just adore how you call her "Olenka", Americans rarely use shorter and, how do you say that, cute (maybe ), versions of our names. It's usually Anna, Olena, Olga . I know that should mean a lot to her!	Ana&D	Female	Ukraine	2008-05-31 16:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (Fernanda O. @ May 31 2008, 12:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I know the feeling of putting your life on hold... I´m graduating college and wanted to start graduate school, but that´ll have to wait til next year. I´ve said no to good jobs because they didn´t pay good, only had a chance of growing, but I´m not gonna be here for the growing part, what I really need is money, so I got a job I don´t like and has no future but pays better... I don´t feel like going out or doing anything at all, I´m just waiting... Talking though the computer isn´t too exciting either. He´ll miss my graduation and valentine´s day in Brazil (June 12th, I´ll be SO depressed) I´m missing his family reunion and birthday. I´m 23 and still haven´t learned how to be patient I want everything for yesterday! I feel like I´m waiting to start my life! I wish people from VCS would read all this, right? OMG, Fernanda, we have so much in common. I'm going through exact same things as you are right now! I graduated college, did my US internship and planned to go home for graduate school and decent job. Instead I met the most wonderful man, fell in love and now have to be patient and wait, wait, wait and be happy with my two part-time jobs, which are nothing exciting but do pay well so I can save smth up. You know what will be real overkill, if u tell me that your future husband resides in Florida, cause if VCS hurrys up and allows me into the country I'll be moving to Orlando . All I can say, we have to learn and be patient. As hard as it is. I just stay focused on the happy future we ought to have. And do my best to include him in all major happenings in my life even if it is through telephone/internet. Both him and his family try to keep me posted as much as they can too. Both VCS and CCS need to read this and understand how much power over people emotions and feelings and happily-ever-afters they have!	Ana&D	Female	Ukraine	2008-05-31 16:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	Fernanda, I think you are right Better to be armed than sorry Hope you will get your waiver really soon! Well, we still hasn't seen NOA 1. Am speculating with numbers a lot lately, which makes my fiance laugh really hard . We found a new way of communication yesterday - he was trying to fix my computer for me through remote access program. Felt so close to him, watching my mouse move on its own. LOL. Higway Star, waiting ain't easy regardless of age, unfortunatelly. I'm in my early twenties and still feel like I'm waisting time, since everything for me this days is "temporary". Temporary job, temporary living with da parents . It's like my life is put on hold for now. Untill US governmnet grants me permission to be with my man. The thing is, the whole process is aimed at preventing fraud, but yet so many ppl out there are still marrying for the visa only. And yet, us, people who actually can't wait to be with someone across the border have to learn patience... Well, it's couple more months. And it's finally summer in Ukraine. Considering the fact that I can't stand to be cold, am so happy winter/spring is over .	Ana&D	Female	Ukraine	2008-05-31 11:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (KimandRuss @ May 28 2008, 11:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thank you, Ana. My very talented kiwi man drew this picture from two others years ago then added the color with photoshop. We have a large version hanging in our house. I love it too and thought it appropriate for VJ. WOW, he actually drew that??? That is one talented man you've got	Ana&D	Female	Ukraine	2008-05-28 12:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	To Kim: Ana&D would be she By the way just love your signature, so very creative! Fernanda, I would advise contacting the embassy for further clarification. Be sure to provide them with description of your internship in Disney. Was it really skill-gaining or merely a summer part-time job? If it was just a summer job (like most on Work&Travel program), they made a mistake and this rule does not apply to you. Kim is right, "including but not limited to..." wording gives them lots of wiggle room. Well, if they do say that this stupid rules applies to you, Aleena is right, and you should apply for the waiver ASAP to have it at hand for the interview.	Ana&D	Female	Ukraine	2008-05-28 09:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (Fernanda O. @ May 25 2008, 04:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It wasn´t exactly Work and Travel, it was a Disney-University of Central Florida program. I went to UCF and had a paid internship at Disney for 6 months. On my visa, it says on the bottom: bearer is subject to the two year rule section 212(e). However, on my DS-2019, the box "not subject to section 212(e)" is marked. The embassy said they marked my visa by mistake, US Department of State says I´m subject to the rule. Go figure, right! I feel like they´re playing games with my head or something. This is insane!!!! Well, the only condition uder which you can be subject to two-year rule, is if some international organization paid for your internship, since neither your, nor US governments were involved. The only thing I might suggest is contacting the embassy again, with copies of all your documents and advisory opinion from the U.S. government. Make sure to let them know if you paid for the program yourself, since this is a crucial info. Let them reassure you that it was indeed a mistake. I sincerely hope that it is a simple missunderstanding and you will have no problems getting ur K1.	Ana&D	Female	Ukraine	2008-05-25 16:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (Fernanda O. @ May 25 2008, 04:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thank you! I just think this is such a mess, I didn´t receive any money from any government, I didn´t get medical training and Hospitality Management, that is what I studied, isn´t in Brazil´s Skills List, so I don´t understand how I´m subject. I did work for Disney as part of the program, do they think that´s receiving funds? I think Travel and Tourism is in Brazil´s Skills List, maybe they think that´s the same as Hospitality Management?? Should I apply for a waiver now, even though I don´t think I should be subject to the rule? Should I just wait to see what happens with the K1? I´m starting to think that is SUCH a mess and it depends soo much on the person who´s looking at it, that I might get the visa, get married and be happy forever if a person who´s having a good day look at my petition! Oh God... Did you do the Internship Program then? Cause this is the program I just finished (this past December). As far as I know neither Work&Travel nor Internship programs are subject to two-year rule. You can also check your DS form, if you have a copy. It usually states so (they put a check next to applies/not applies or smth like that).	Ana&D	Female	Ukraine	2008-05-25 15:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (Ana&D @ May 25 2008, 03:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Fernanda O. @ May 25 2008, 03:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> TWO YEAR RULE? HELP! When I was just getting ready to recover from saying goodbye after visiting Joey this happens to me... Is not fair... I was on a exchange program on a J-1 visa last year. The J-1 visa has a two year rule, that applies for some, not for everybody, though, and I thought it didn´t apply for me, but it´s written on my visa, so I wasn´t sure. The rule says that I have to spend 2 years in my home country before being able to get any kind of work or immigrant visa, including K1, K3, and everything... I emailed the embassy where I got the visa and they said the rule should not apply to me, the just made a mistake on my passport visa. So we applied for the K1. But since I thought they didn´t seem to know exactly what they doing on the embassy, I asked the US Department of State for an Advisory Opinion, on wether the rule applies to me or not. I just ckeck the status of it and it says I am subject to the rule. I´m falling apart. I absolutely cannot wait til August 2009 to be with Joey. Does anybody know what I´m talking about, the two year rule, section 212(e)? Is my K1 going to be denied? WHAT DO I DO? Am so sorry to hear about this new hardships!!! I did four J1 programs myself, and only one of them had a 2-year requirement on the visa. Was your program sponsored by the US government? Or did you do independent career/work&travel training? I believe that even if you have a two-year rule applicable, you can file for the removal of this condition. Obtaining J1 waiver is done based on one of the following conditions: 1. No Objection Statement J1 visa holders may obtain a waiver of the two-year foreign residence requirement by obtaining a letter from their home government stating that there is no objection to the J1 visa holder remaining in the US without returning home for two years. This option is available to all J1 visa holders subject to §212(e) except for medical doctors who came to the US for graduate medical training The government processing time is roughly six to eight weeks. 2. Interested Government Agency (IGA) J1 visa holders who wish to obtain a waiver through this method do not need to actually work for the government agency who will sponsor the waiver. To qualify for an IGA waiver, the J1 visa holder must have an important role in a research project where the J1 visa holder’s §212(e) requirement to return home for two years would negatively impact that project. Government Agencies who have an interest in seeing that you complete your research, may sponsor your waiver petition. IGA waivers may also be obtained by medical doctors who will agree to work in VA Hospitals or other medical facilities located in designated underserved areas in urban or rural settings. The government processing time is roughly four to eight weeks. 3. Persecution J1 visa holders who believe that he or she will be persecuted upon return to their home country due to race, religion, or political opinion may obtain a waiver of the two-year foreign residence requirement. The government processing time is roughly three to four months. 4. Hardship to J1 visa holder’s US Citizen spouse or child J1 visa holders who can demonstrate that his or her departure from the United States would cause extreme hardship to his or her United States citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse or child, may obtain a waiver of the two-year foreign residence requirement. The government processing time is roughly three to four months. 5. Request by a designated State Department of Health Medical doctors who have an offer of full-time employment at a health care facility in a designated health care professional shortage area, and who agree to begin employment at the facility within 90 days of receiving such waiver, and who sign a contract to continue to work at the health care facility for a total of 40 hours per week and not less than three years, may apply for this type of waiver. Only medical doctors may apply for this type of waiver. The government processing time is roughly four to six weeks. Hope this helps a little. Also check this link http://travel.state..../info_1288.html for more detailed info	Ana&D	Female	Ukraine	2008-05-25 14:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (Fernanda O. @ May 25 2008, 03:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> TWO YEAR RULE? HELP! When I was just getting ready to recover from saying goodbye after visiting Joey this happens to me... Is not fair... I was on a exchange program on a J-1 visa last year. The J-1 visa has a two year rule, that applies for some, not for everybody, though, and I thought it didn´t apply for me, but it´s written on my visa, so I wasn´t sure. The rule says that I have to spend 2 years in my home country before being able to get any kind of work or immigrant visa, including K1, K3, and everything... I emailed the embassy where I got the visa and they said the rule should not apply to me, the just made a mistake on my passport visa. So we applied for the K1. But since I thought they didn´t seem to know exactly what they doing on the embassy, I asked the US Department of State for an Advisory Opinion, on wether the rule applies to me or not. I just ckeck the status of it and it says I am subject to the rule. I´m falling apart. I absolutely cannot wait til August 2009 to be with Joey. Does anybody know what I´m talking about, the two year rule, section 212(e)? Is my K1 going to be denied? WHAT DO I DO? Am so sorry to hear about this new hardships!!! I did four J1 programs myself, and only one of them had a 2-year requirement on the visa. Was your program sponsored by the US government? Or did you do independent career/work&travel training? I believe that even if you have a two-year rule applicable, you can file for the removal of this condition. Obtaining J1 waiver is done based on one of the following conditions: 1. No Objection Statement J1 visa holders may obtain a waiver of the two-year foreign residence requirement by obtaining a letter from their home government stating that there is no objection to the J1 visa holder remaining in the US without returning home for two years. This option is available to all J1 visa holders subject to §212(e) except for medical doctors who came to the US for graduate medical training The government processing time is roughly six to eight weeks. 2. Interested Government Agency (IGA) J1 visa holders who wish to obtain a waiver through this method do not need to actually work for the government agency who will sponsor the waiver. To qualify for an IGA waiver, the J1 visa holder must have an important role in a research project where the J1 visa holder’s §212(e) requirement to return home for two years would negatively impact that project. Government Agencies who have an interest in seeing that you complete your research, may sponsor your waiver petition. IGA waivers may also be obtained by medical doctors who will agree to work in VA Hospitals or other medical facilities located in designated underserved areas in urban or rural settings. The government processing time is roughly four to eight weeks. 3. Persecution J1 visa holders who believe that he or she will be persecuted upon return to their home country due to race, religion, or political opinion may obtain a waiver of the two-year foreign residence requirement. The government processing time is roughly three to four months. 4. Hardship to J1 visa holder’s US Citizen spouse or child J1 visa holders who can demonstrate that his or her departure from the United States would cause extreme hardship to his or her United States citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse or child, may obtain a waiver of the two-year foreign residence requirement. The government processing time is roughly three to four months. 5. Request by a designated State Department of Health Medical doctors who have an offer of full-time employment at a health care facility in a designated health care professional shortage area, and who agree to begin employment at the facility within 90 days of receiving such waiver, and who sign a contract to continue to work at the health care facility for a total of 40 hours per week and not less than three years, may apply for this type of waiver. Only medical doctors may apply for this type of waiver. The government processing time is roughly four to six weeks. Hope this helps a little.	Ana&D	Female	Ukraine	2008-05-25 14:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May filers	Ryan, Chantal, Jeeni & Bo!!! Congrats on finally getting your dates and ahead of the estimates!!!! Am so truly happy for you people!!! So good luck on the interviews!!!! Alex, a night before Christmas, huh Am so excited for you!!!! Hope it goes wonderfully and weather is just perfect on your special day. We are still collaborating on the date, but looks like first week of January now. I just can't wait, lol. Nat, how are things in Russia?	Ana&D	Female	Ukraine	2008-12-11 19:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	May filers	QUOTE (rocks @ Dec 3 2008, 10:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Ana&D @ Dec 2 2008, 08:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Speaking of which, congrats on the interview date, Rocks, hope it goes smoothly!!! thankyou. do you know when you plan on getting married, or are you super busy settling in? good luck with getting the driving license. Oh, u re welcome We are still trying to figure out the date... Looks like it will first or second week of January. This 90 day thing is very frustrating... Between getting over the jet leg, settling in, getting all these little things done there is no time left for what I tend to call "normal" wedding. Majority of people here can relate. We just gonna elope and than plan a big celebration later in the year so our friends and families can participate Any idea on what you guys want to do?	Ana&D	Female	Ukraine	2008-12-03 19:02:00