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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC

gatoula_touFemaleGreece2009-06-21 10:13:00
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Happy Sunday/Fathers day, to those that this concerns biggrin.gif.

(I honestly thought yesterday was Sunday and already gave my Dad his card!)
gatoula_touFemaleGreece2009-06-21 09:37:00
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QUOTE (lizandpat @ Jun 19 2009, 02:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey everyone...just wanted to say have a great weekend and Happy Father's Day to all the dad's here!

I won't be on at all tomorrow so hopefully talk to you all on Sunday!!


Hugs!
Liz

Have a good day yourself! Fun concert too, I saw those striking men.. ooo!
gatoula_touFemaleGreece2009-06-19 13:51:00
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QUOTE (LiLMermaid @ Jun 19 2009, 12:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Richard-Joanna @ Jun 19 2009, 11:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Where did everyone go? You guys watching the US Open or something?


They are all off dreaming about women rolling around and boobs popping out. Gotta figure...all these people around here are a tad sexually deprived...a good lil fantasy has them knocked back for hours. LOL

Amen to that!

<--I resemble that remark

I'm sure you meant "resent", right?

I just took a nap then I finally work again tonight...ergh! They only scheduled my 19 hours this week, and that's just not cutting it. I don't have anything to do while I wait for my honey to get here so I'd rather work 60 hours a week and have the extra money!
gatoula_touFemaleGreece2009-06-19 13:44:00
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QUOTE (D_n_M @ Jun 18 2009, 04:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I called NVC. I called to see if they had my new address. I changed it with USCIS in March. First I changed it online, then I called and made sure it was changed. NVC has the old address and they said it was in Additional Processing, which could take up to 2 more months. I'm on the phone with USCIS now to see if I can get a copy of my NOA2 dent to the 'new' address.

Oh no..so what is the reasoning? Maybe once issue with the address change is cleared up it will be ok?
gatoula_touFemaleGreece2009-06-18 16:12:00
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Maire- Yes, my fiance's name is Lampros. You would pronounce in Labros because in Greek M+P equal a B sound..mm fun!

Anyone else reading, MY name is Jamie biggrin.gif.
gatoula_touFemaleGreece2009-06-18 14:46:00
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QUOTE (gatoula_tou @ Jun 18 2009, 01:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm half dutch, but never been there or anything like that. I think the story goes that my Mom was a little dutch baby that was adopted by Americans, named Grandma and Grandpa Carlson, who are Swedish... tongue.gif. Other than that I'm Irish/English variant.

1/2 Dutch + 1/2 English/Irish = family of very tall lanky pale children tongue.gif.



hehe...too true!! Pat is fair..which kinda was a shock to me because I always thought Dutch people were a bit darker complexion. He has the most gorgeous blue eyes though....*sigh*


Aww that's cute! Lampros has green/hazel eyes which is almost unnatural for the dark Greek standards. His siblings also have lighter colored eyes. His hair is lighter brown too, so I guess he's a miracle Greek tongue.gif. My eyes are Hazel too, and I'm actually pulling off a tan this year, no burns!
gatoula_touFemaleGreece2009-06-18 14:01:00
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QUOTE (jawi876 @ Jun 18 2009, 02:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HE GOT APPROVED!!!!!!! YES!!!! Thank you JESUS!!!!!

Congratulations!!! That's so exciting for you guys!!! It's also VERY encouraging to hear others success stories!
gatoula_touFemaleGreece2009-06-18 13:28:00
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I'm half dutch, but never been there or anything like that. I think the story goes that my Mom was a little dutch baby that was adopted by Americans, named Grandma and Grandpa Carlson, who are Swedish... tongue.gif. Other than that I'm Irish/English variant.

1/2 Dutch + 1/2 English/Irish = family of very tall lanky pale children tongue.gif.

Edited by gatoula_tou, 18 June 2009 - 01:26 PM.

gatoula_touFemaleGreece2009-06-18 13:26:00
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It's funny that it seems no matter where your SO is from, you get such obscure references made about them.
The most idiotic by far I've been asked "Oh, he's from Greece...is he greeeasy?"

I don't even think it's worth getting annoyed at.. no one from the states knows him obviously. He's never been here before tongue.gif.
gatoula_touFemaleGreece2009-06-18 12:32:00
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QUOTE (gatoula_tou @ Jun 18 2009, 12:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I got the pervert part right away, but then again I'm a nearing 21 year old crazy college kid biggrin.gif.

and I am officially approaching Dirty OLD man status!

I see another FEB approval


Dirty old man makes me think of some backwards uncle. Omg..."Uncle Richard, the dirty old man! He makes jokes that make the little kids feel uncomfortable, but hey, he pays for all the birthdays and college!"

Nail.... Head.... You get the idea smile.gif

Ok, honestly I know what you mean. It's weird that I picture the giant man in the movie "Happy Gilmore" with the nail in his head and the shirt that says "Guns don't kill people, I kill people"

But joking aside, I think that you're a nice guy. I don't think you'd be such a creepy uncle. whistling.gif
gatoula_touFemaleGreece2009-06-18 11:52:00
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QUOTE (Richard-Joanna @ Jun 18 2009, 12:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (gatoula_tou @ Jun 18 2009, 12:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I got the pervert part right away, but then again I'm a nearing 21 year old crazy college kid biggrin.gif.

and I am officially approaching Dirty OLD man status!

I see another FEB approval


Dirty old man makes me think of some backwards uncle. Omg..."Uncle Richard, the dirty old man! He makes jokes that make the little kids feel uncomfortable, but hey, he pays for all the birthdays and college!"

gatoula_touFemaleGreece2009-06-18 11:48:00
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I got the pervert part right away, but then again I'm a nearing 21 year old crazy college kid biggrin.gif. (grew up between two brothers and then have 3 step, so it does get kind of "boyish" in my humor)

Edited by gatoula_tou, 18 June 2009 - 11:45 AM.

gatoula_touFemaleGreece2009-06-18 11:44:00
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QUOTE (gatoula_tou @ Jun 18 2009, 11:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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QUOTE (gatoula_tou @ Jun 18 2009, 11:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I don't think he'll have a lot of people come to the wedding on his side. My family is huge but I'm only going to plan on having my immediate family come such as my 2 brothers 2 sisters, their families then my Mom, Dad, step parents. I don't even know about inviting my friends so much. I hope his parents are able to come at least, but it's very expensive and all I can do is hope.

As for proof of ongoing relationship-I'll print out the new emails and skype SMS record... I do have to black out ...quite a bit. Then also I'll try and print out my cell phone record because he always calls me.

Who is going to bring all the Windex? *giggles*

Haha... I saw that movie a long time ago, but then did watch it IN Greece when I was living there with him. It's a whole new movie when you're living with Greeks. He was almost embarrassed at some parts. "Oh no...is my Mom really like that?" Nothing against any of them, his parents are sweethearts.

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwww, that is sooooooooooo cute!

I have never heard anyone using Windex as anything other than for window cleaning though... Actually, I'm not sure if that brand exists in Greece tongue.gif.

gatoula_touFemaleGreece2009-06-18 11:42:00
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QUOTE (Richard-Joanna @ Jun 18 2009, 12:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
man, I must be losing it... two of my jokes went absolutely ignored...
1) the Windex one
2) the Heart on one too....

<--- pulls out his 'improving your sense of humor' book

I replied to the windex one, but I'm the one with a Greek fiance lol... Yes..also saw the "heart on" I think your jokes are funny and subtle, but maybe that's the subtility getting ignored. (subtility=submarine tech??)
gatoula_touFemaleGreece2009-06-18 11:36:00
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QUOTE (gatoula_tou @ Jun 18 2009, 10:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lizandpat @ Jun 18 2009, 11:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks for the replies about the chats...i don't have anything else other than a few emails since we can't use the cell phone calls. I'll figure something out

Do you have the phone cards that are sent to you email account or are they physical phone cards?


I don't get anything sent to my email.... sad.gif

Maybe even just a bank statement or receipt for the phone card? I'm envious of your phone calling though tongue.gif.
gatoula_touFemaleGreece2009-06-18 10:23:00
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QUOTE (lizandpat @ Jun 18 2009, 11:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks for the replies about the chats...i don't have anything else other than a few emails since we can't use the cell phone calls. I'll figure something out

Do you have the phone cards that are sent to you email account or are they physical phone cards?

gatoula_touFemaleGreece2009-06-18 10:15:00
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QUOTE (D_n_M @ Jun 18 2009, 11:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
With skype you can just show the first line of the call. I have lines with dates and time but nothing personal will be available to see. Every month I go through the skype log and print screen the month. Each month is about 4 print screens. I have everything already assembled up to June.

We have only used skype calling when he is visiting home in Athens. I put a credit on my account and am able to send him SMS messages directly to his mobile, then he sends it through UK back to my skype account. It's a bit confusing and does get the costs up, but I'm glad that we can communicate decently, at least. I have bank bills from skype and I believe they hold the SMS records on the site... I hope.
gatoula_touFemaleGreece2009-06-18 10:12:00
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QUOTE (Richard-Joanna @ Jun 18 2009, 11:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (gatoula_tou @ Jun 18 2009, 11:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I don't think he'll have a lot of people come to the wedding on his side. My family is huge but I'm only going to plan on having my immediate family come such as my 2 brothers 2 sisters, their families then my Mom, Dad, step parents. I don't even know about inviting my friends so much. I hope his parents are able to come at least, but it's very expensive and all I can do is hope.

As for proof of ongoing relationship-I'll print out the new emails and skype SMS record... I do have to black out ...quite a bit. Then also I'll try and print out my cell phone record because he always calls me.

Who is going to bring all the Windex? *giggles*

Haha... I saw that movie a long time ago, but then did watch it IN Greece when I was living there with him. It's a whole new movie when you're living with Greeks. He was almost embarrassed at some parts. "Oh no...is my Mom really like that?" Nothing against any of them, his parents are sweethearts.

gatoula_touFemaleGreece2009-06-18 10:09:00
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I don't think he'll have a lot of people come to the wedding on his side. My family is huge but I'm only going to plan on having my immediate family come such as my 2 brothers 2 sisters, their families then my Mom, Dad, step parents. I don't even know about inviting my friends so much. I hope his parents are able to come at least, but it's very expensive and all I can do is hope.

As for proof of ongoing relationship-I'll print out the new emails and skype SMS record... I do have to black out ...quite a bit. Then also I'll try and print out my cell phone record because he always calls me.
gatoula_touFemaleGreece2009-06-18 10:00:00
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Richard-thanks for the info. Looking at the Athens Embassy Website now and hardly finding information on the visa. I searched "medical" and came up with "maybe recommended but not our fault if they kill you" doctors list for American Citizens traveling in Greece. huh.gif

I'll just be patient and wait till he is able to look through the packet himself.

Edited by gatoula_tou, 18 June 2009 - 09:40 AM.

gatoula_touFemaleGreece2009-06-18 09:38:00
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Good morning everyone!

I have been reading up on all the stuff going on, and it is encouraging now that we're all starting to look towards the bigger steps.

I think that both of us worry sometimes, but it's mostly me and then I am the one fretting and he is the one saying the comforting thoughts and words. We trade back and forth from worrier to solid state comforter, but I think that I'd be considered the professional worrier.

Does the packet say where to go for the medical exam or what to do? Lampros will have to do that a lot later when he gets back to Athens..


gatoula_touFemaleGreece2009-06-18 09:25:00
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Ooo I was just talking to my step-mom about the wedding! (They are going to help pay ..woot!) We want something pretty small, and there is a little harbor near where I live and a boat house... But then I'm thinking.... He'll get here in January, and I don't think dead trees and iced water is so pretty. Need new ideas now..
gatoula_touFemaleGreece2009-06-17 09:15:00
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I'm getting excited to see my honey in a month. I wonder if that'll be the same time all of you have your SO's coming to the states for the visa??
gatoula_touFemaleGreece2009-06-17 01:07:00
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QUOTE (vespa rossa @ Jun 16 2009, 02:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just realized that there's a chat room function on VJ. Have y'all ever used it?

I've been there a couple of times, but it was also either dead or completely off topic.
gatoula_touFemaleGreece2009-06-16 14:02:00
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Thank you guys blush.gif

Now just to get this army business out of the way. He's only doing 11 months now instead of 12, which is a big difference in visa journey days. Ooph...I have to organize my Mom's co-sponsor affidavit, she's living in Washington State. It seems that phone calls, planning, and worrying about proper planning are my life for the time being. I wouldn't have it any other way..

gatoula_touFemaleGreece2009-06-16 12:19:00
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QUOTE (D_n_M @ Jun 16 2009, 12:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I don't see the Greek embassy listed in the "Embassy Info" section.

Thank you for looking, I really appreciate it and all the help you guys offer. I just called the State Dept and the did mail the NVC mailed the packet out today. I told the lady my situation and she said not to worry. Whenever he gets home to Athens from the island, then he can fill them out. There isn't a time limit on those to get filled out. After getting those papers and documents all filled out, THEN he is put on a list for an interview, at his discretion, and he'll be on stationed on the mainland so it won't be as horrific and hectic to plan. WHEW.

This gets me so excited to think about... All this worry and hard waiting will make me appreciate him even more. Food...pff...water? No thanks...Just need My Lampros.
gatoula_touFemaleGreece2009-06-16 12:08:00
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Lee, all of the princess movies like Beauty and the Beast, Snow White, Thumbalina (thumb size girl.. Disney?) Aladdin is good too. I loved Lion King as a kid. I think back on all these movies though.. I think Lion King was a bit sad.. tongue.gif I think Dora is a big thing with little girls these days. Seems to go from Dora to Hannah Montana.. both unfavorable in my book but the little girls love em! Barnie is still on too. Loads to choose from I think.

..Ugh.. up again coughing, will definitely go to the doctor tomorrow! (today!)

Rich, I have my engagement ring and when Lampros gets here we'll get wedding rings together. He didn't want to lose a ring in the army and I like to pick out the rings together.

Maire, Congratulations on your interview!! Everything else will come smoother from here and you'll be with your honey for the next steps of paperwork!

Going to try to sleep again..
gatoula_touFemaleGreece2009-09-09 04:43:00
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If you need any pointers.. I was raised Disney biggrin.gif
gatoula_touFemaleGreece2009-09-08 21:26:00
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Congratulations Maire and another filer with your honey home! (NEED!) smile.gif
gatoula_touFemaleGreece2009-09-08 14:15:00
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Haha.. wow. Well I'm sure we all have things planned. This wait lets the imagination wander pretty far.. hehe. Mm Lampros will have his Greek Army outfit.. he's bringing it special smile.gif (my dog just got sick on the carpet.. uck...Little guy always knows how to brighten the mood)
gatoula_touFemaleGreece2009-09-08 09:16:00
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QUOTE (lee b @ Sep 8 2009, 09:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Richard I hope that some good news this week will knock the flu right out of you.


That's kind of what I tried at saying but yours makes more sense and has more vigor smile.gif It's hard to be perfectly happy until this is all over and our SO's are with us. Weekends always remind me of the wait more.


gatoula_touFemaleGreece2009-09-08 08:05:00
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Good morning everyone! Good luck with your NOA2 today Richard and maybe that help beat off the flu too. I've had a nasty cough and can't sleep through the night properly but besides that my weekend was ok. I worked through it so it went pretty quickly which is my goal for everyday. I'm really happy my sister is visiting for a week starting today with her little baby so that will be a nice get away from "waiting" mode.
gatoula_touFemaleGreece2009-09-08 07:52:00
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Haha.. nice picture Liz. I set off the forum with cookie talk and I was being innocent! Well more sorting through my things today then I have the fun job later.. no wonder guys are following after my cart if I refer to it that way.. tongue.gif
gatoula_touFemaleGreece2009-09-04 10:41:00
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QUOTE (D_n_M @ Sep 4 2009, 11:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Lee... you are drunk with the thought of cookies. I love cookies too! you will soon have a permanent, live in cookie cart!

Haha... that's a start! I won't be using the term "cookie cart" at work... there are a lot of older men that hit on me and bringing that up would make them think I'm interested or something ... wacko.gif

Edited by gatoula_tou, 04 September 2009 - 10:24 AM.

gatoula_touFemaleGreece2009-09-04 10:23:00
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Hahah... I can definitely come up with something horrific as well.. but it might be completely different from your crude thoughts and I'll end up overdoing it 10x's.

EDIT: Agreed.. it's Friday!

Edited by gatoula_tou, 04 September 2009 - 10:21 AM.

gatoula_touFemaleGreece2009-09-04 10:20:00
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Well then, good sir, we have them on sale from 6.99 to 3.69 in the bakery todaaay. Or just follow my cookie cart for a couple hours and get the free ones tongue.gif
gatoula_touFemaleGreece2009-09-04 10:03:00
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Liz you should just add images to all your posts! That way we can see them easier tongue.gif. That's a pretty dress! Grocery store work is quite blegh by now. I've worked at this grocery store on and off since High school. They've take me back three times so now it's my turn to quit for the third time.. hehe. Every time I'm pretty happy about putting in the notice and this time means a big change and the start to my new life in Washington with my honey!
gatoula_touFemaleGreece2009-09-04 09:46:00
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Morning all!

Wow, interesting posts to start the day! I think a lot of times the posts go so fast that people get ignored on accident. For my wonderful long weekend.. I probably work every day! They have me prancing around the store with a red apron printed on as "Ambassador" and I have to ask people if they are doing alright or if they need help.. and also give samples of cookies. Oooh the fun! I'm looking forward to putting in my 2 weeks for sure.. The head cashier up front will probably be at loss for words (third time quitting this job) and the last time was also to move to Washington tongue.gif
gatoula_touFemaleGreece2009-09-04 09:26:00
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QUOTE (gatoula_tou @ Sep 3 2009, 09:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all!

Yes was able to talk to Lampros for a while yesterday! Thanks for asking! He's doing really well with this new camp and seems to be adjusting nicely. He's got an office job occasionally now so it's more his niche. He might go home to Athens for voting the beginning of October so that will be a nice target to talk again loads on skype. I'm leaving for Washington the 25th of September so that'll take up lots of time to plan and get things ready and settled.

It's cute to hear you guys all talk about little girl stuff.. I was always a bit of a tomboy but stuffed animals are always a key item in a little girls room tongue.gif.



Oh that's great!! I know I hate going very long without talking to Pat so I can only imagine how it is for you two! Where in Washington are you moving to?

hehe...that was my daughter for about a year ...she's wear camoflage shorts/shirt and pink ballet slippers with it, dancing all over the house...lol! That was her favorite outfit for a while

Aw that sounds like fun outfit hehe. I'm moving to Bellingham, Washington which is very north and about 30 mins from Canada actually. We'll have to be careful that Lampros doesn't venture over the line while we are working on his AP lol. I'm not looking forward to paying this 1010 dollars for the AOS but can't wait to pay it as well.. it will mean he's here and we're married!!

gatoula_touFemaleGreece2009-09-03 09:52:00