December Filers

[SandI2011 0]

How do you check the next available interview date? I've been stalking the New Delhi consulate and can't find any information in regards to dates for the K1 or K3 visas.

Thanks!

I have the same question. =)

[Mariye & Ky 172]

Mari's letter from the Dept of Homeland Security:

OK I opened it and it read that they are confirming my new address change. A good thing so that our uscis mail doesn't go to the old house. And I wish they would get the NOA2's out as fast as they did the new address recognition. So basically, it said, "we fondled you, we have good memories of it.... and oh, btw, here is a consolation prize, "we have your new address change on all your records!"

Anticlimatic. Enuf said.

Mari

[ManilatoSeattle 6]

Mari's letter from the Dept of Homeland Security:

OK I opened it and it read that they are confirming my new address change. A good thing so that our uscis mail doesn't go to the old house. And I wish they would get the NOA2's out as fast as they did the new address recognition. So basically, it said, "we fondled you, we have good memories of it.... and oh, btw, here is a consolation prize, "we have your new address change on all your records!"

Anticlimatic. Enuf said.

Mari

You keep me rolling on the floor laughing MARI!!!

My fiance is moving too and so we are going to change address! Uhohhhh! I would like to get fondle too

Nix

[wendie and sam 4]

Mari's letter from the Dept of Homeland Security:

OK I opened it and it read that they are confirming my new address change. A good thing so that our uscis mail doesn't go to the old house. And I wish they would get the NOA2's out as fast as they did the new address recognition. So basically, it said, "we fondled you, we have good memories of it.... and oh, btw, here is a consolation prize, "we have your new address change on all your records!"

Anticlimatic. Enuf said.

Mari

Maybe this was what your fondle was all about??? I was hoping for an early NOA2 surprise.. boo. It's ok, your time will come soon enough.

BTW on the topic of our fitness challenge, I did this bridal workout last night (1/2 hour then 10 minutes of abs) and it kicked my butt. I'm sore today and I hardly get sore from workouts, which means it worked different muscles than I normally do. Excellent!!

Here's the link... (there are other workouts on this site you might want to try out like the yoga and pilates stuff)

Bridal Body Burn

Bridal ABSession

At work (in our little Federal building) a lot of us are doing the President's Fitness Challenge to track our workouts and for a little friendly competition. The general public can register also, and you can form a group. So if anyone else wants to join in tracking your workouts I can start a K-1 Decemberites group so we can track them together.

President's Challenge

[Christine + Blake 18]

Lise is right Christine, don't give up hope yet. Sometimes I check the next available interview date in Montreal and it's in 2 weeks, and other times I check and it's 4 months (I just checked again and currently the next available time is 2 days from today!). It's so all over the board, I wouldn't stress about it just yet....let's get those NOA2s from VSC first!

Yeah, I know you guys are right. Thank goodness I have all my decemberites to help keep me sane, I have a habit of letting my worries all pile up. I'll just stick to worrying about VSC right now, haha.

Mari, I was hoping for something a bit better for you! Its like they fondled you and then wouldn't stay the night! hahaha

As for the fitness challenge, I need to get on that! We have an elliptical so I will try and use that a bit more. I can only lose like 5-10 pounds because of how well my dress fit at my last fitting (I don't want to have to do alterations, haha) but I need to do that (and then maintain!)

Also why in the world does this ticker say 3 months 4 weeks? Isn't that 4 months!

Edited March 30, 2011 by Christine + Blake

[Lise+Michael 13]

I have the same question. =)

I always go on the Canada Portal site, click on upcoming interviews and check on thier timelines.

It is inspiring seeing fast moving timelines!

Another person is approved today...Militarygf....Yeah!!!

Lise

Edited March 30, 2011 by Lise + Michael

[militarygf 0]

Hi December family! would like to share the fabulous news that our 129 F has been approved. We'll be expecting for the mailed notice, and do not have an idea what to do! LOL.

thank you so much for the warmth and friendship, you guys ROCK!

Keep believing, and you will find yourselves in the arms of your loved ones soon! i wish everyone a blessed journey!

[Mariye & Ky 172]

Morning everyone!

My son and I did our first yoga last night and that thing stretched me like a gumby! I have a weak shoulder (old injury) and one of the reasons I wanted to do yoga was for flexibility overall, to tone, and to increase my range of motion in that shoulder. Well, let me tell you my shoulder did burn on the stretches but it was such a great feeling afterwards. This morning, I can already tell a significant difference, albeit a little sore... lol. I can't wait to go again! This week San Fran has got fabulous weather! OMG it's sunny bright spring here and the hills are a delightful. Now this outdoorsy girl will finally be able to hang out with the dogs on the trails or at one of my favourite spots that has a view of the Bay..... the dog beach! Yeah!!!! I guess winter rains are ok here. It can be romantic when cold ( K's not here!) Yet for me, it keeps me indoors more than out.

Re: fondling and the little "love letter' from uscis: I got the fondle before I changed my address on the website. That's how I discovered my addy was the old one; when I went to check to see if I got a fondling date because of Bec and Ben's morning posts. All in all, truly it still gives me anxiety gallore. Hence my other reason for yoga ( I am learning how to B-R-E-A-T-H-E). Haha... one of the instructors told me "Mari if you're getting married, you really will need yoga!" lol... If she only knew the real stressor is a thing called an NOA2!

I pretty much have high hopes for all of us. This Decemberite Family is INVINCIBLE, RECEPTIVE, KINDHEARTED,CONSCIOUS, DETERMINED, ALTRUISTIC, and SPUNKY!

And this is why I love you all!

Mari

[Mariye & Ky 172]

Hi December family! would like to share the fabulous news that our 129 F has been approved. We'll be expecting for the mailed notice, and do not have an idea what to do! LOL.

thank you so much for the warmth and friendship, you guys ROCK!

Keep believing, and you will find yourselves in the arms of your loved ones soon! i wish everyone a blessed journey!

Congratulations Militarygf!!!!!

Geeze, I hope this doesn't mean you're through with us! Look on the Thread Map and find the NOA2 document requirements for beneficiary (you). Also Bec recommends you look at your Embassy in case they want 'other documents' from their nationals. For the PI, you have to go to that class thing... the instructions link and map are on a post in this thread: Here you go, found it!

hmmm.... I don't know. I had an earlier post of the requirements, but I think it's better if you call them and ask. Couldn't hurt. Here's the info again.

1043 Aurora Blvd. Katipunan, Quezon City

(632) 9136439 or 9111814

call them for more info...

Also PI Official PRISM site: http://www.cfo.gov.p...d=322&Itemid=78

Map: http://www.cfo.gov.p...s/mapmanila.jpg

Check that out!

Love to you both,

Mari & Kadir too!

[Mochamich 7]

Hello all what great timing. I came by to check in when I saw the whole Recipe sharing idea. Just so happens my fiance and I were sharing pictures of the food we were cooking/eating. It's a tiny gesture but things like this makes me feel closer to him even though he's far away in Haiti. I decided to share it with you all as it somehow makes the process so much easier. This recipe is for Bouillion also known as soup or broth in English

My future mother in law made this recently. The soup is made with:

Goat meat or chicken

yams

green plaintain

potatoes

water cress

dumplings

carrots

and other legumes/veggies

I will repost again with the actual picture. Still a vj newbie in someways. Oh and we can cross Haiti off the recipe list.

[Mariye & Ky 172]

Thank you soooo much for the invite. Wow now I have the December filers family. I feel so much better now. You guys are incredible! I received my hardcopy for the NOA1 a couple of days after Christmas. I look forward to going this journey with you guys.

Hey!!! Your Decemberite Fam misses you!! Since we're getting closer to the 5-6 mos goal time, just wondering how it's going? Please come fill us in!

Are you doing the Fitness Challenge ( we're getting ready for those beautiful bridal gowns together).

Love ya!

Mari

[Mariye & Ky 172]

I'd like to be added to this timeline!!!!! Thank you! I really think it's great you all have started this thread. I think all of us are going to need a lot of support through this process

Hiya I + H!!

OK we're missing you around here... We're doing a Recipe collection from around the world and would love it if you would share one from your beneficiary's homeland! Please come say hello and let us know how you're both doing.

Love to you both,

Mari

[Bec_Dipu 103]

I just read a pretty informative interview with a Director at the VSC whose wife is/was a K-1 adjudicator. If you haven't read this thread, the interview is pretty interesting. I recommend posts #1 on Page 1 and posts #76 and #78 on Page 6. Bear in mind that the interview took place in the fall of 2009 but it still seems pretty relevant.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/220499-k-1-petition-information/

[Mariye & Ky 172]

I hope that we can keep this happy and positive spirit till the end of the Journey!

Mari - Your so awesome for organizing this thread! thanks a lot!

can someone teach me how can i make my ticker work? thanks in advance!

Wow it has been ages since we've seen you! Hey the Decemberite family is cookin' up a storm here and wondering if you might share a recipe from your beneficiary's homeland with us for our Int'l Cookbook we are putting together? Also, we are getting closer to the NOA2 goal time (from uscis) and wondering how your progress is going in regards to gathering all the packet documents. You gotta come see the updated Thread Map and check out our wedding tips too!

Love to you both,'

Mari

[Mariye & Ky 172]

Hello fellow December filers! Finally made it to the thread. We sent out our packet 12/17 and our NOA1 is dated 12/22. We are with VSC. Now patiently (for now) waiting, praying for baby to be here by the end of the Summer Good Luck to us all!

Hi Stas!

Hey your Decemberite fam is doing a recipe book and I am wondering if you would like to share one from Inna's country?

Miss you bunches and love your emails!!

Mari