US Military Spouses

[His_Wifey 1]

hi joggie.... im waiting for the expedite to be processed... did yours take 14 days to be approved from the embassy? NVC told me that they forwarded the request to my embassy and they re waiting for their reply... shall i email the embassy or that would make it worse? please advice... and thanks a lot

[Joggie 0]

hi joggie.... im waiting for the expedite to be processed... did yours take 14 days to be approved from the embassy? NVC told me that they forwarded the request to my embassy and they re waiting for their reply... shall i email the embassy or that would make it worse? please advice... and thanks a lot

I had already talked to the embassy before and as soon as USCIS told me they had sent the embassy an email I called the embassy again to make sure they had received it. I would definitely call and ask them if they received it and also ask how long of a wait there is for an interview. When I called them she said to go ahead and have my medical exam done as that would speed up the whole process

[His_Wifey 1]

hi joggie.... im waiting for the expedite to be processed... did yours take 14 days to be approved from the embassy? NVC told me that they forwarded the request to my embassy and they re waiting for their reply... shall i email the embassy or that would make it worse? please advice... and thanks a lot

I had already talked to the embassy before and as soon as USCIS told me they had sent the embassy an email I called the embassy again to make sure they had received it. I would definitely call and ask them if they received it and also ask how long of a wait there is for an interview. When I called them she said to go ahead and have my medical exam done as that would speed up the whole process

Thanks JOggie.... i ll try and call next monday then..... i cant go do the medical exam since i have to go to italy from malta to do the medical and interview but i ll see what they tell me.... i still dont have all the papers in hand from my husband either since he s waiting for the IRS transcripts.... but i ll check on monday.... Thanks and nice weekend

[RVIANE♛ 5]

hi guys i just wanna share you this...my mother in law sent this to me

Red Shirt Fridays

Last week, while traveling to Chicago on business, I noticed a Marine

sergeant traveling with a folded flag, but did not put two and two our

together.

After we boarded our flight, I turned to the sergeant, who'd been

invited to sit in First Class (across from me), and inquired if he was heading home.

No, he responded. Heading out I asked?

No. I'm escorting a soldier home.

Going to pick him up?

No. He is with me right now. He was killed in Iraq , I'm taking him

home to his family.

The realization of what he had been asked to do hit me like a punch to

the gut. It was an honor for him. He told me that, although he didn't know

the soldier, he had delivered the news of his passing to the soldier's

family and felt as if he knew them after many conversations in so few days.

I turned back to him, extended my hand, and said, Thank you. Thank you

for doing what you do so my family and I can do what we do.

Upon landing in Chicago the pilot stopped short of the gate and made

the following announcement over the intercom.

'Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to note that we have had the honor

of having Sergeant Steeley of the United States Marine Corps join us on

this flight. He is escorting a fallen comrade back home to his family. I ask

that you please remain in your seats when we open the forward door to allow

Sergeant Steeley to deplane and receive his fellow soldier. We will then

turn off the seat belt sign.'

Without a sound, all went as requested. I noticed the sergeant saluting

the casket as it was brought off the plane, and his action made me

realize that I am proud to be an American.

So here's a public Thank You to our military Men and Women for what you do

so we can live the way we do.

Red Fridays.

Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing Red every Friday.

The reason? Americans who support our troops used to be called the "silent

majority".. We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for God,

country and home in record breaking numbers. We are not organized,

boisterous or overbearing.

Many Americans, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to

recognize that the vast majority of America supports our troops. Our idea of

showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and respect starts

this Friday -- and continues each and every Friday until the troops all come

home, sending a deafening message that .. every red-blooded American who

supports our men and women afar, will wear something red.

By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make the United States20on every

Friday a sea of red much like a homecoming football game in the

bleachers.

If every one of us who loves this country will share this with

acquaintances, coworkers, friends, and family, it will not be long

before

the USA is covered in RED and it will let our troops know the once

'silent' majority is on their side more than ever, certainly more than the media

lets on.

The first thing a soldier says when asked 'What can we do to make things

better for you is, 'We need your support and your prayers.' Let's get

the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example, and wear

something red every Friday.

Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you; Jesus Christ

and the American Soldier.

One died for your soul; the other for your freedom .

IF YOU AGREE -- THEN SEND THIS ON.

IF YOU COULDN'T CARE LESS -- THEN HIT THE DELETE BUTTON

[Bern. 3]

Why are the deployments so long? D; But on a brighter note, I get to see my husband for 2 weeks in August, then after, it's back to Kuwait

[Catt 6]

Congrats Bebegrace on your approval!

[BeBe gRaCe 0]

Congrats Bebegrace on your approval!

thank you everyone! the thing is both application were approved and we dont know which one to pursue.. my husband wants to stick with k3 coz he thinks its a lot faster but i told him to stick with i130 so that we dnt have to adjust my status when i get there but i dnt really know what to do..

and what should we be expecting to happen next? are we gonna get certain procedures from nvc?

[Joggie 0]

Congrats Bebegrace on your approval!

thank you everyone! the thing is both application were approved and we dont know which one to pursue.. my husband wants to stick with k3 coz he thinks its a lot faster but i told him to stick with i130 so that we dnt have to adjust my status when i get there but i dnt really know what to do..

and what should we be expecting to happen next? are we gonna get certain procedures from nvc?

Yeah congrats!

It pretty much says in this thread if you read it but if you have any questions just ask. And you're more than welcome to PM me too

[Catt 6]

Congrats Bebegrace on your approval!

thank you everyone! the thing is both application were approved and we dont know which one to pursue.. my husband wants to stick with k3 coz he thinks its a lot faster but i told him to stick with i130 so that we dnt have to adjust my status when i get there but i dnt really know what to do..

and what should we be expecting to happen next? are we gonna get certain procedures from nvc?

Hi,

Considering you can also expedite the NVC part, I would personally definitely go for the IR-1/CR-1. It makes it a lot easier for you once you are in the US: you will not have to go to the trouble of filing AOS, you will not lose more cash, and you will get your SSN shortly after arrival and will be able to work, etc. We had hte same reasoning as your husband, went for K-3 (we did not want to overcomplicate matters at the Consulate and we did not want extra paperwork at that time), and I must say I now regret that.

But K-3 is alright too, of course. And it is your choice.

If you do choose the green card route, definitely ask your congressman for help during the next step.

Congrats again on your approval, enjoy it!

[BeBe gRaCe 0]

Congrats Bebegrace on your approval!

thank you everyone! the thing is both application were approved and we dont know which one to pursue.. my husband wants to stick with k3 coz he thinks its a lot faster but i told him to stick with i130 so that we dnt have to adjust my status when i get there but i dnt really know what to do..

and what should we be expecting to happen next? are we gonna get certain procedures from nvc?

Hi,

Considering you can also expedite the NVC part, I would personally definitely go for the IR-1/CR-1. It makes it a lot easier for you once you are in the US: you will not have to go to the trouble of filing AOS, you will not lose more cash, and you will get your SSN shortly after arrival and will be able to work, etc. We had hte same reasoning as your husband, went for K-3 (we did not want to overcomplicate matters at the Consulate and we did not want extra paperwork at that time), and I must say I now regret that.

But K-3 is alright too, of course. And it is your choice.

If you do choose the green card route, definitely ask your congressman for help during the next step.

Congrats again on your approval, enjoy it!

yea that's what i thought so.. but at the moment he's having the same reasons like you did.

so what do i have to expect in k3? what's the procedures? am i gonna receive something coz my husband is telling me that he'll send me the approval notice and im gonna have to give it to the embassy is that right?

[Joggie 0]

Congrats Bebegrace on your approval!

thank you everyone! the thing is both application were approved and we dont know which one to pursue.. my husband wants to stick with k3 coz he thinks its a lot faster but i told him to stick with i130 so that we dnt have to adjust my status when i get there but i dnt really know what to do..

and what should we be expecting to happen next? are we gonna get certain procedures from nvc?

Hi,

Considering you can also expedite the NVC part, I would personally definitely go for the IR-1/CR-1. It makes it a lot easier for you once you are in the US: you will not have to go to the trouble of filing AOS, you will not lose more cash, and you will get your SSN shortly after arrival and will be able to work, etc. We had hte same reasoning as your husband, went for K-3 (we did not want to overcomplicate matters at the Consulate and we did not want extra paperwork at that time), and I must say I now regret that.

But K-3 is alright too, of course. And it is your choice.

If you do choose the green card route, definitely ask your congressman for help during the next step.

Congrats again on your approval, enjoy it!

yea that's what i thought so.. but at the moment he's having the same reasons like you did.

so what do i have to expect in k3? what's the procedures? am i gonna receive something coz my husband is telling me that he'll send me the approval notice and im gonna have to give it to the embassy is that right?

I would definitely go for CR-1! Look at my timeline... it's easier and you get it over with once and for all (well except removing the conditional part of it two years from now, but apparently even that can be expedited now! That's what the immigration officer told me... he said to go ahead and file for it now already!)

[His_Wifey 1]

hello all... im waiting for my expedite to be accepted (by the consulate) but the thing is this.... NVC have been telling me that they forwarded my request the on the 30th of march and when i called the consulate they told me that they didnt receive anything yet..... anyone encountered this problem or have any idea what can i do next.... this is soooooooooooooooooo frustrating!! any help will be appreciated! thanks and good luck to everyone

[Joggie 0]

hello all... im waiting for my expedite to be accepted (by the consulate) but the thing is this.... NVC have been telling me that they forwarded my request the on the 30th of march and when i called the consulate they told me that they didnt receive anything yet..... anyone encountered this problem or have any idea what can i do next.... this is soooooooooooooooooo frustrating!! any help will be appreciated! thanks and good luck to everyone

So just call NVC back and tell them you called the consulate/embassy and they told you they hadn't received anything yet...

[His_Wifey 1]

hello all... im waiting for my expedite to be accepted (by the consulate) but the thing is this.... NVC have been telling me that they forwarded my request the on the 30th of march and when i called the consulate they told me that they didnt receive anything yet..... anyone encountered this problem or have any idea what can i do next.... this is soooooooooooooooooo frustrating!! any help will be appreciated! thanks and good luck to everyone

So just call NVC back and tell them you called the consulate/embassy and they told you they hadn't received anything yet...

i did joggie.... their answer was we did send it on the 30th march and what the consulate told you its not our problem but we are telling you that it was sent from our end.....i called nearly every day and whoever answers me at NVC tells me the same thing, that the request was sent already but they re waiting from the embassy.... i was thinking of calling again next tuesday at the embassy and ask them again....

Edited April 11, 2009 by His_Wifey

[Ana1988 0]

just want to ask something guys, about AOS..

My husband might be deployed overseas this June, and before he leaves we're going to file my AOS First. He will be back by November '09 anyway.

Do you think I will have any trouble in my biometrics and interview for that AOS because my husband is currently working overseas?

thanks in advanced!

=Ana=