Any February 2012 filers?

[Darkmoonfaerie 19]

Hiya everyone,

I've been crazy busy this week and just realized I didn't post an update about our petition to bring Alan's boys to the USA. There's good news and bad news. The good news is that the judge wasn't happy with the reports submitted by family services and wants more information because they were very one sided had lots of errors. The bad news is that this means I have to fly over for a full court hearing because they want to interview me, the social worker, both parents and other involved parties. I don't know what else I could possibly say since I've submitted about 200 pages of statements and information, but I'll do whatever it takes. Unfortunately, the earliest date they could assign is Dec 12. This is the date of the last class I teach before final exams at the college. There's no way I can get it off of work so we'll have to reschedule. I'm submitting my request for a different date and getting a letter from the university and will be sending that off ASAP. I'm praying for early January. Looks like we'll be sending a request to London for an extension of our petition based on all of this. It just kills me that we went from his ex being amenable to us moving with the kids at the start to her making every excuse to block us now. For now, I'll be living vicariously through all of you who are having your interviews, getting your visas and prepping for a move! Congrats to everyone who's finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel! I'm really happy for you guys

[Gavin + Heather 7]

Hiya everyone,

I've been crazy busy this week and just realized I didn't post an update about our petition to bring Alan's boys to the USA. There's good news and bad news. The good news is that the judge wasn't happy with the reports submitted by family services and wants more information because they were very one sided had lots of errors. The bad news is that this means I have to fly over for a full court hearing because they want to interview me, the social worker, both parents and other involved parties. I don't know what else I could possibly say since I've submitted about 200 pages of statements and information, but I'll do whatever it takes. Unfortunately, the earliest date they could assign is Dec 12. This is the date of the last class I teach before final exams at the college. There's no way I can get it off of work so we'll have to reschedule. I'm submitting my request for a different date and getting a letter from the university and will be sending that off ASAP. I'm praying for early January. Looks like we'll be sending a request to London for an extension of our petition based on all of this. It just kills me that we went from his ex being amenable to us moving with the kids at the start to her making every excuse to block us now. For now, I'll be living vicariously through all of you who are having your interviews, getting your visas and prepping for a move! Congrats to everyone who's finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel! I'm really happy for you guys

Thank you!

Really feeling for you, that puts months on the whole process for you. I'm sure it will all be fine in the end, it's just that thing I've come to despise in this process... *waiting* My prayers are with you.

[Gavin + Heather 7]

NVC told my fiance that they sent our case to the embassy on Oct 02, and today my fiance received NVC letter in the mail. Up until now, we have not received package 3 from the embassy or a notification that they already got our approved petition from NVC. Since package 3 is available on the US embassy website, we have downloaded them and fill them out already, and we are ready to send required forms to them so they can schedule interview date with me as instructed on K-1 visa instruction form for Cambodian applicant. Now what shall we do, shall we email the embassy first for their confirmation of receiving our case before we turn in the package 3?

This may be useful...

http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Cambodia&cty=Phnom%20Penh

There is the phone number and contact email address for the embassy, contact them to see if they have received your petition. If they have, you can send the forms in.

[Gavin + Heather 7]

4.00am, Wake up.....CHECK

4.40am, Get ready and get leave for work.....CHECK

5.20am, Arrive at work.....CHECK

6am-8am, Wait.....CHECK

8.00am, No delivery yet, slight worry.....CHECK

8.10am, Look around to find a phone number for DX to talk to someone.....CHECK

8.20am, Call and find courier is stuck in traffic.....CHECK

9.03am, Delivery.....CHECK

9.05am, Check that envelope is there and unopened.....CHECK

9.06am, Check that passport is my passport and has the visa in it.....CHECK

9.10am, Big smile.....CHECK

9.37am, Clock watching for online check in for flight at 10.10am.....CHECK

In other words, I have finally held the illusive visa in my hands

[SLMcT 5]

4.00am, Wake up.....CHECK

4.40am, Get ready and get leave for work.....CHECK

5.20am, Arrive at work.....CHECK

6am-8am, Wait.....CHECK

8.00am, No delivery yet, slight worry.....CHECK

8.10am, Look around to find a phone number for DX to talk to someone.....CHECK

8.20am, Call and find courier is stuck in traffic.....CHECK

9.03am, Delivery.....CHECK

9.05am, Check that envelope is there and unopened.....CHECK

9.06am, Check that passport is my passport and has the visa in it.....CHECK

9.10am, Big smile.....CHECK

9.37am, Clock watching for online check in for flight at 10.10am.....CHECK

In other words, I have finally held the illusive visa in my hands

YAY!!!!! What a wonderful feeling that must be Enjoy your last day of work and the joy of leaving at the end of the day knowing it's the last time because you FLY TOMORROW TO SEE HEATHER!!!!! :dance:

[Gavin + Heather 7]

YAY!!!!! What a wonderful feeling that must be Enjoy your last day of work and the joy of leaving at the end of the day knowing it's the last time because you FLY TOMORROW TO SEE HEATHER!!!!! :dance:

Thank you, it's an amazing feeling, but I don't think it has really sunk in yet - other than sitting here with a big grin

[Cori and Rob 55]

Rob was approved!!! He'll be sending me details about he interview later, so I will post them when I have them!

Congrats to getting the visa, Gavin! I'm sure tomorrow is going to be the best day ever for you and Heather

Edited October 11, 2012 by Cori and Rob

[Shezi 108]

4.00am, Wake up.....CHECK

4.40am, Get ready and get leave for work.....CHECK

5.20am, Arrive at work.....CHECK

6am-8am, Wait.....CHECK

8.00am, No delivery yet, slight worry.....CHECK

8.10am, Look around to find a phone number for DX to talk to someone.....CHECK

8.20am, Call and find courier is stuck in traffic.....CHECK

9.03am, Delivery.....CHECK

9.05am, Check that envelope is there and unopened.....CHECK

9.06am, Check that passport is my passport and has the visa in it.....CHECK

9.10am, Big smile.....CHECK

9.37am, Clock watching for online check in for flight at 10.10am.....CHECK

In other words, I have finally held the illusive visa in my hands

How Exciting!!!!! In the nick of time too This will be SLMcT next week... are you guys crazy?? Have you nails left to bite????

Gavin I've just noticed you're immigrating through DC (is that Dulles?) - would you mind posting your review when you're settled? I'm following through behind you (hopefully) on 28th.

How nice it will be to be able to talk about moving to the States without saying words like 'hopefully' and 'if I can'!!

[Gavin + Heather 7]

Rob was approved!!! He'll be sending me details about he interview later, so I will post them when I have them!

Congrats to getting the visa, Gavin! I'm sure tomorrow is going to be the best day ever for you and Heather

Yay!!! Congratulations :-) Thank you, it will be and I can't wait now!

[Shezi 108]

Rob was approved!!! He'll be sending me details about he interview later, so I will post them when I have them!

Congrats to getting the visa, Gavin! I'm sure tomorrow is going to be the best day ever for you and Heather

YES!!

Very happy for you both Look forward to reading your review - you must be beside yourself now

[Gavin + Heather 7]

How Exciting!!!!! In the nick of time too This will be SLMcT next week... are you guys crazy?? Have you nails left to bite????

Gavin I've just noticed you're immigrating through DC (is that Dulles?) - would you mind posting your review when you're settled? I'm following through behind you (hopefully) on 28th.

How nice it will be to be able to talk about moving to the States without saying words like 'hopefully' and 'if I can'!!

Yep, Dulles International Airport, short code IAD if you're booking a flight on a website that uses it. I've flown to Dulles for every visit, twice being picked up by Heather and twice getting a follow on flight. This time, just to Dulles where Heather will be waiting.

It's an easy airport. Once off the plane you go to immigration, there are two sections...US citizens and the other is for rifraf, sorry us Immigration is normally fairly easy, just questions of where you're staying, purpose of visit and sometimes an odd question like what do you work as. They take finger prints and a picture with a webcam if you've not been there before, I guess. Baggage claim you can see from immigration, you pick up your bags/cases and head right towards customs and then out the door into the airport arrivals

I'll post a review of my entry as a K1 visa holder for you too

Edited October 11, 2012 by Gavin + Heather

[Michel and Kim 4]

4.00am, Wake up.....CHECK

4.40am, Get ready and get leave for work.....CHECK

5.20am, Arrive at work.....CHECK

6am-8am, Wait.....CHECK

8.00am, No delivery yet, slight worry.....CHECK

8.10am, Look around to find a phone number for DX to talk to someone.....CHECK

8.20am, Call and find courier is stuck in traffic.....CHECK

9.03am, Delivery.....CHECK

9.05am, Check that envelope is there and unopened.....CHECK

9.06am, Check that passport is my passport and has the visa in it.....CHECK

9.10am, Big smile.....CHECK

9.37am, Clock watching for online check in for flight at 10.10am.....CHECK

In other words, I have finally held the illusive visa in my hands

YAY!!! You're flying to your beloved tomorrow!!!!

I had an interesting things. I woke up at 10:55AM after a long night of coughing, a mosquito, heat and nerves. The thing is, I had my medical at 11AM : o(

Luckily there was still time to reschedule it to next wednesday. I can't think of a time in my life I was more worried. I'm SO happy that rescheduling wasn't a problem.

[Michel and Kim 4]

How Exciting!!!!! In the nick of time too This will be SLMcT next week... are you guys crazy?? Have you nails left to bite????

Gavin I've just noticed you're immigrating through DC (is that Dulles?) - would you mind posting your review when you're settled? I'm following through behind you (hopefully) on 28th.

How nice it will be to be able to talk about moving to the States without saying words like 'hopefully' and 'if I can'!!

If you haven't bought your ticket yet. I found that flying with Iceland air is by far the cheapest company to get your single ticket. A normal ticket starts at 450 dollars and I got a comfort ticket with extra luggage and priority checkin.

Curious to you guys review as I'm flying through IAD as well.

[Michel and Kim 4]

Rob was approved!!! He'll be sending me details about he interview later, so I will post them when I have them!

Congrats to getting the visa, Gavin! I'm sure tomorrow is going to be the best day ever for you and Heather

Congrats!!! This is such awesome news!

[Gavin + Heather 7]

YAY!!! You're flying to your beloved tomorrow!!!!

I had an interesting things. I woke up at 10:55AM after a long night of coughing, a mosquito, heat and nerves. The thing is, I had my medical at 11AM : o(

Luckily there was still time to reschedule it to next wednesday. I can't think of a time in my life I was more worried. I'm SO happy that rescheduling wasn't a problem.

Yep

Oh no, I've had nightmares about oversleeping, one more bit to go, wake up and get to the airport on time

If you haven't bought your ticket yet. I found that flying with Iceland air is by far the cheapest company to get your single ticket. A normal ticket starts at 450 dollars and I got a comfort ticket with extra luggage and priority checkin.

Curious to you guys review as I'm flying through IAD as well.

Yes, that was cheapest for a single. I booked a return flight as that was cheaper than a single on BA, I'll cancel the return flight when I get there and may bet a small refund. I needed better luggage options for my flight too