*** K-3 May and June 2007 Filers ***

[davejaz42107 1]

Hello my friends,

I just want to share with all our your OUR I-129F APPROVAL....YEAHHHH, we were approved on November 21st. Today, I got an email notification telling me we were approved, and yes, the USCIS website was updated showing my current status. This did not happen with my I-130, I got my NOA2 in snail mail.

Thank you everyone for your support. I love this site...

G&A, please update your chart...more GREEEN, yesssssss

Congrats YGandMAT something else to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.

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AAAAAPROOOOOVED!!! ALHAMDULLILAH!!!!

THANK YOU GOD!!! PRAISE THE LORD!!!

GOD IS SOOOOO GOOD AND WONDERFUL AND MERCIFUL AND LOVING!!

Tonite I checked online status and it said this:

Receipt Number: MSCXXXXXXX

Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status:

Approval notice sent.

On November 21, 2007, 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.

_________________________________________

Thank you all for the support, encouragement and updates regarding your case and any info that you have shared. Truly it was appreciated. I will continue to need it as we all do. I'm not sure why but when I've been calling CSC (via USCIS) I was told that the I-130 was assigned to an officer on Nov 14th but I-129F showed as pending..however I was always assured by CSC that both petitions were together. Anywaaaayyy.. I'm ecstatic and relieved that our case is moving forward.. one more step closer to having my wonderful husband in my arms again.. Thank you Lord!!!

Sleeping with a Big Big Smile on my face tonite

gwen and ahmad

That's awesome! Congrats AhmedGwen!

[Divine Mercy 0]

Nothing to do with anything..

I've been trying to push this out of my mind during the day. I started to become non functional which is not really an option when I have to raise my three kids and work everyday. I've been praying for peace of mind and patience which I believe God has granted however, my dreams have taken up the extra work of worrying. Every night for the last week I have dreamed of visas, petitions, USCIS, approvals blah blah blah. This morning when I woke up I almost reached for the phone to call my husband and tell him we've been approved. Thankfully I realized it was just a dream before I dialed his number! This whole thing is a real life nightmare.

[Tussie 0]

Nothing to do with anything..

I've been trying to push this out of my mind during the day. I started to become non functional which is not really an option when I have to raise my three kids and work everyday. I've been praying for peace of mind and patience which I believe God has granted however, my dreams have taken up the extra work of worrying. Every night for the last week I have dreamed of visas, petitions, USCIS, approvals blah blah blah. This morning when I woke up I almost reached for the phone to call my husband and tell him we've been approved. Thankfully I realized it was just a dream before I dialed his number! This whole thing is a real life nightmare.

You will be approved. It seems that they are working pretty quick with approvals. I was in the same boat as you. Desperate and irritated. I kept calling every once a week to USCIS to see the status of my case. They told me it was still pending, and I had to wait 30 days after the 6 month mark to even inquire and then allow an additional 45 days to even receive a response. Long behold one day after work after 207 days of mailing the I-130, I see two approvals in my mailbox for the I-130 and I-129F. Even though the site still states that they are both pending. Im sure that USCIS does not have time to update their system. Im sure they will surprise you before this year ends. And wait till it goes to the embassy. That part of the process is way to quick I think. Once you get that approval, do your resarch and have your hubby get the police certificates, marriage certificate, pictures, passport and send him your affidavit of support so you two are ontop of your game. Thats where me and my hubby are at. I just want him here. I dont care if we have to spend $1010 and 390 something dollars and file additional paperwork. I hope everything goes well and you are able to have your hubby soon !!!!

[Divine Mercy 0]

Nothing to do with anything..

I've been trying to push this out of my mind during the day. I started to become non functional which is not really an option when I have to raise my three kids and work everyday. I've been praying for peace of mind and patience which I believe God has granted however, my dreams have taken up the extra work of worrying. Every night for the last week I have dreamed of visas, petitions, USCIS, approvals blah blah blah. This morning when I woke up I almost reached for the phone to call my husband and tell him we've been approved. Thankfully I realized it was just a dream before I dialed his number! This whole thing is a real life nightmare.

You will be approved. It seems that they are working pretty quick with approvals. I was in the same boat as you. Desperate and irritated. I kept calling every once a week to USCIS to see the status of my case. They told me it was still pending, and I had to wait 30 days after the 6 month mark to even inquire and then allow an additional 45 days to even receive a response. Long behold one day after work after 207 days of mailing the I-130, I see two approvals in my mailbox for the I-130 and I-129F. Even though the site still states that they are both pending. Im sure that USCIS does not have time to update their system. Im sure they will surprise you before this year ends. And wait till it goes to the embassy. That part of the process is way to quick I think. Once you get that approval, do your resarch and have your hubby get the police certificates, marriage certificate, pictures, passport and send him your affidavit of support so you two are ontop of your game. Thats where me and my hubby are at. I just want him here. I dont care if we have to spend $1010 and 390 something dollars and file additional paperwork. I hope everything goes well and you are able to have your hubby soon !!!!

Thank you Tussie, I hope it happens just as you said. Although I don't want to wait 75 days AFTER 6 months to be able to get some kind of answers! We're already very prepared for the interview, it is this stage that is holding everything up URGH. Last time I was there I took thousands of papers with me of our IMs, emails, photos, etc. When I go back for the interview I'll be bringing the original documents of many things etc. We've been planning that day for almost four years hahaha.

Best of luck to you and God bless!

[wintime 0]

Nothing to do with anything..

I've been trying to push this out of my mind during the day. I started to become non functional which is not really an option when I have to raise my three kids and work everyday. I've been praying for peace of mind and patience which I believe God has granted however, my dreams have taken up the extra work of worrying. Every night for the last week I have dreamed of visas, petitions, USCIS, approvals blah blah blah. This morning when I woke up I almost reached for the phone to call my husband and tell him we've been approved. Thankfully I realized it was just a dream before I dialed his number! This whole thing is a real life nightmare.

I really feel you, specially with your three kids, but you know what, those dreams may be a good thing rather then else, they could be a sign that your case is near by to be approved, and with The God well it will be as soon as you may not think.

[Juan Carlos 0]

Hey, Devine Mercy. Just wanted to tell you you are not alone. It is frustrating when you see people start getting approved, but then nothing happens with your case. I am frustrated and desperate myself, so I am not the best person to give advice right now. Just wanted you to know you are not alone. As for me, I guess I'll keep counting the days until it comes time to move to action. Maybe that means calling my senator; calling USCIS daily; taking a plane to Washington to meet my senator. I don't know... but until that day comes, it will be checking the internet three times a day and reading this forum to find some peace of mind.

[Divine Mercy 0]

Nothing to do with anything..

I've been trying to push this out of my mind during the day. I started to become non functional which is not really an option when I have to raise my three kids and work everyday. I've been praying for peace of mind and patience which I believe God has granted however, my dreams have taken up the extra work of worrying. Every night for the last week I have dreamed of visas, petitions, USCIS, approvals blah blah blah. This morning when I woke up I almost reached for the phone to call my husband and tell him we've been approved. Thankfully I realized it was just a dream before I dialed his number! This whole thing is a real life nightmare.

I really feel you, specially with your three kids, but you know what, those dreams may be a good thing rather then else, they could be a sign that your case is near by to be approved, and with The God well it will be as soon as you may not think.

Maybe they do mean something or maybe is the subconscious continuing to work on something when the conscious mind refuses to. I know we are all plagued by this day and night

[Divine Mercy 0]

Hey, Devine Mercy. Just wanted to tell you you are not alone. It is frustrating when you see people start getting approved, but then nothing happens with your case. I am frustrated and desperate myself, so I am not the best person to give advice right now. Just wanted you to know you are not alone. As for me, I guess I'll keep counting the days until it comes time to move to action. Maybe that means calling my senator; calling USCIS daily; taking a plane to Washington to meet my senator. I don't know... but until that day comes, it will be checking the internet three times a day and reading this forum to find some peace of mind.

Thank you for sharing the pain although I wouldn't want anyone else to. It is nice to know I'm not totally crazy ... yet. I think checking 3, 4, 5... 20 times a day does me no good. Their system is seriously messed up and there are no touches even when my senator called or when I did the RFE trick so it's just heartbreaking to keep seeing the same date on there everyday. Taking a trip all the way to Washington would be unnecessary. They have offices in your state and they seem to prefer faxing info. or emailing it. My senator's office wasn't able to get results. The US Rep hasn't even made an inquiry and its been a month since I contacted them. In my opinion, they are not very useful. Other people have found them to be very helpful. Maybe it's just my state. I will def. contact them again if I don't hear anything by Christmas though. I wish u the best of luck with it though, I hope your congressmen are better than mine!

[wintime 0]

Hey, Devine Mercy. Just wanted to tell you you are not alone. It is frustrating when you see people start getting approved, but then nothing happens with your case. I am frustrated and desperate myself, so I am not the best person to give advice right now. Just wanted you to know you are not alone. As for me, I guess I'll keep counting the days until it comes time to move to action. Maybe that means calling my senator; calling USCIS daily; taking a plane to Washington to meet my senator. I don't know... but until that day comes, it will be checking the internet three times a day and reading this forum to find some peace of mind.

Thank you for sharing the pain although I wouldn't want anyone else to. It is nice to know I'm not totally crazy ... yet. I think checking 3, 4, 5... 20 times a day does me no good. Their system is seriously messed up and there are no touches even when my senator called or when I did the RFE trick so it's just heartbreaking to keep seeing the same date on there everyday. Taking a trip all the way to Washington would be unnecessary. They have offices in your state and they seem to prefer faxing info. or emailing it. My senator's office wasn't able to get results. The US Rep hasn't even made an inquiry and its been a month since I contacted them. In my opinion, they are not very useful. Other people have found them to be very helpful. Maybe it's just my state. I will def. contact them again if I don't hear anything by Christmas though. I wish u the best of luck with it though, I hope your congressmen are better than mine!

Divine Mercy

Someone told me that sometimes the US senator & Rep office will not be that helpful unless the election is in the horizon, also I have an idea for you on how to better approach the Senator or Rep., if your case hasn't moved until January 08. right down a nice petition, have as much as people you know sign it with you (friends, neighbor , coworkers and family) then go with two or three of you to their office to deliver it to them,

[Divine Mercy 0]

Hey, Devine Mercy. Just wanted to tell you you are not alone. It is frustrating when you see people start getting approved, but then nothing happens with your case. I am frustrated and desperate myself, so I am not the best person to give advice right now. Just wanted you to know you are not alone. As for me, I guess I'll keep counting the days until it comes time to move to action. Maybe that means calling my senator; calling USCIS daily; taking a plane to Washington to meet my senator. I don't know... but until that day comes, it will be checking the internet three times a day and reading this forum to find some peace of mind.

Thank you for sharing the pain although I wouldn't want anyone else to. It is nice to know I'm not totally crazy ... yet. I think checking 3, 4, 5... 20 times a day does me no good. Their system is seriously messed up and there are no touches even when my senator called or when I did the RFE trick so it's just heartbreaking to keep seeing the same date on there everyday. Taking a trip all the way to Washington would be unnecessary. They have offices in your state and they seem to prefer faxing info. or emailing it. My senator's office wasn't able to get results. The US Rep hasn't even made an inquiry and its been a month since I contacted them. In my opinion, they are not very useful. Other people have found them to be very helpful. Maybe it's just my state. I will def. contact them again if I don't hear anything by Christmas though. I wish u the best of luck with it though, I hope your congressmen are better than mine!

Thanks wintime, that's great advice for us all to keep in mind!

Divine Mercy

Someone told me that sometimes the US senator & Rep office will not be that helpful unless the election is in the horizon, also I have an idea for you on how to better approach the Senator or Rep., if your case hasn't moved until January 08. right down a nice petition, have as much as people you know sign it with you (friends, neighbor , coworkers and family) then go with two or three of you to their office to deliver it to them,

Divine Mercy

Someone told me that sometimes the US senator & Rep office will not be that helpful unless the election is in the horizon, also I have an idea for you on how to better approach the Senator or Rep., if your case hasn't moved until January 08. right down a nice petition, have as much as people you know sign it with you (friends, neighbor , coworkers and family) then go with two or three of you to their office to deliver it to them,

Urgh.. can't edit.. Thanks wintime, that's great advice for us all to keep in mind!

[C and J 1]

Nothing to do with anything..

I've been trying to push this out of my mind during the day. I started to become non functional which is not really an option when I have to raise my three kids and work everyday. I've been praying for peace of mind and patience which I believe God has granted however, my dreams have taken up the extra work of worrying. Every night for the last week I have dreamed of visas, petitions, USCIS, approvals blah blah blah. This morning when I woke up I almost reached for the phone to call my husband and tell him we've been approved. Thankfully I realized it was just a dream before I dialed his number! This whole thing is a real life nightmare.

I think a lot of us understand the non-functional feeling. Until I am finally with my hubby, I am just existing. Going day-to-day wishing every single one of them to just pass quickly. No one should have to wish 10+ months of their lives away before they can be happy. The only thing that gets me through is talking to Josh, but this process is taking it's toll on both of us. Our abilities to be happy and motivated have greatly diminished throughout this whole journey (but our love has remained strong). I blame it on the small amount of "highs" and the huge amount of "lows" that this process throws your way.

At this point our petition is winging it's way to the embassy and I should be really happy that the end line is almost in sight (potentially 3 months away) but I just can't muster up the feelings that should be there. It must seem strange that I have so much hope for other people's petitions but daren't have any hope for me own

Today is just one of those days *sigh*... I'm sure I'll be back to my more cheery self tomorrow

[My Honey 0]

Nothing to do with anything..

I've been trying to push this out of my mind during the day. I started to become non functional which is not really an option when I have to raise my three kids and work everyday. I've been praying for peace of mind and patience which I believe God has granted however, my dreams have taken up the extra work of worrying. Every night for the last week I have dreamed of visas, petitions, USCIS, approvals blah blah blah. This morning when I woke up I almost reached for the phone to call my husband and tell him we've been approved. Thankfully I realized it was just a dream before I dialed his number! This whole thing is a real life nightmare.

I think a lot of us understand the non-functional feeling. Until I am finally with my hubby, I am just existing. Going day-to-day wishing every single one of them to just pass quickly. No one should have to wish 10+ months of their lives away before they can be happy. The only thing that gets me through is talking to Josh, but this process is taking it's toll on both of us. Our abilities to be happy and motivated have greatly diminished throughout this whole journey (but our love has remained strong). I blame it on the small amount of "highs" and the huge amount of "lows" that this process throws your way.

At this point our petition is winging it's way to the embassy and I should be really happy that the end line is almost in sight (potentially 3 months away) but I just can't muster up the feelings that should be there. It must seem strange that I have so much hope for other people's petitions but daren't have any hope for me own

Today is just one of those days *sigh*... I'm sure I'll be back to my more cheery self tomorrow

My Dear friend you are exactly right " No one should have to wish 10+ months of their lives away before they can be happy. The only thing that gets me through is talking to their spouse, but this process is taking it's toll on both of us." It's such a painful and stressful process and no person should experience this!!!

I'm so happy we have finally been approved and now its only a matter a time to spend a lifetime with my husband!! Very soon we will all have our spouses and family united with us!

Edited November 26, 2007 by My Honey

[Urge To Race 2]

Cheryl,

You put my thoughts into words perfectly. I was happy for a bit with the high of the approval... now its just back to waiting, and this numbness of wanting this journey to be over.

Nothing to do with anything..

I've been trying to push this out of my mind during the day. I started to become non functional which is not really an option when I have to raise my three kids and work everyday. I've been praying for peace of mind and patience which I believe God has granted however, my dreams have taken up the extra work of worrying. Every night for the last week I have dreamed of visas, petitions, USCIS, approvals blah blah blah. This morning when I woke up I almost reached for the phone to call my husband and tell him we've been approved. Thankfully I realized it was just a dream before I dialed his number! This whole thing is a real life nightmare.

I think a lot of us understand the non-functional feeling. Until I am finally with my hubby, I am just existing. Going day-to-day wishing every single one of them to just pass quickly. No one should have to wish 10+ months of their lives away before they can be happy. The only thing that gets me through is talking to Josh, but this process is taking it's toll on both of us. Our abilities to be happy and motivated have greatly diminished throughout this whole journey (but our love has remained strong). I blame it on the small amount of "highs" and the huge amount of "lows" that this process throws your way.

At this point our petition is winging it's way to the embassy and I should be really happy that the end line is almost in sight (potentially 3 months away) but I just can't muster up the feelings that should be there. It must seem strange that I have so much hope for other people's petitions but daren't have any hope for me own

Today is just one of those days *sigh*... I'm sure I'll be back to my more cheery self tomorrow

[Urge To Race 2]

Most senators and reps won't waste their time contacting USCIS service centers on your behalf until you are outside the stated processing times for the petitions. When the aide from the office calls, they are told the same things are you and I are told... processed in the order they are received, takes 6 months according to the current processing times, your constituent has to wait for the time to pass before we can do anything. Very few offices will press very hard upon getting that response. The aides who do this regularly already know this is the response they will get, so they will usually just tell you this without contacting them, and add six months to your NOA1 date and say call us if you haven't heard by then to get more follow up.

Now once the 180 days have passed, don't listen to the BS about waiting another 30 days, etc. if you RFE trick and they tell you that, your congressperson or senator should contact them, and USCIS should take action once they pull the file at the behest of the pol.

Hey, Devine Mercy. Just wanted to tell you you are not alone. It is frustrating when you see people start getting approved, but then nothing happens with your case. I am frustrated and desperate myself, so I am not the best person to give advice right now. Just wanted you to know you are not alone. As for me, I guess I'll keep counting the days until it comes time to move to action. Maybe that means calling my senator; calling USCIS daily; taking a plane to Washington to meet my senator. I don't know... but until that day comes, it will be checking the internet three times a day and reading this forum to find some peace of mind.

Thank you for sharing the pain although I wouldn't want anyone else to. It is nice to know I'm not totally crazy ... yet. I think checking 3, 4, 5... 20 times a day does me no good. Their system is seriously messed up and there are no touches even when my senator called or when I did the RFE trick so it's just heartbreaking to keep seeing the same date on there everyday. Taking a trip all the way to Washington would be unnecessary. They have offices in your state and they seem to prefer faxing info. or emailing it. My senator's office wasn't able to get results. The US Rep hasn't even made an inquiry and its been a month since I contacted them. In my opinion, they are not very useful. Other people have found them to be very helpful. Maybe it's just my state. I will def. contact them again if I don't hear anything by Christmas though. I wish u the best of luck with it though, I hope your congressmen are better than mine!

[davejaz42107 1]

Nothing to do with anything..

I've been trying to push this out of my mind during the day. I started to become non functional which is not really an option when I have to raise my three kids and work everyday. I've been praying for peace of mind and patience which I believe God has granted however, my dreams have taken up the extra work of worrying. Every night for the last week I have dreamed of visas, petitions, USCIS, approvals blah blah blah. This morning when I woke up I almost reached for the phone to call my husband and tell him we've been approved. Thankfully I realized it was just a dream before I dialed his number! This whole thing is a real life nightmare.

I think a lot of us understand the non-functional feeling. Until I am finally with my hubby, I am just existing. Going day-to-day wishing every single one of them to just pass quickly. No one should have to wish 10+ months of their lives away before they can be happy. The only thing that gets me through is talking to Josh, but this process is taking it's toll on both of us. Our abilities to be happy and motivated have greatly diminished throughout this whole journey (but our love has remained strong). I blame it on the small amount of "highs" and the huge amount of "lows" that this process throws your way.

At this point our petition is winging it's way to the embassy and I should be really happy that the end line is almost in sight (potentially 3 months away) but I just can't muster up the feelings that should be there. It must seem strange that I have so much hope for other people's petitions but daren't have any hope for me own

Today is just one of those days *sigh*... I'm sure I'll be back to my more cheery self tomorrow

AMEN C & J!