January Filers at the CSC - How are you doing?

[Alex & Rachel 78]

Glad to hear about the clear bloodwork, Cecile!

I'm almost looking forward to my medical because this will be the first time in my life that I've had a check-up. I think it's a little odd sometimes that we have to have our cars and parts of our houses inspected annually but not our own bodies.

That is good to hear at least you would have more time to spend with your family before going to the US. btw, do you have interview date already?

No, no interview date yet. I hope I have plenty of notice for the interview, apparently London embassy sometimes sends letters out a little late. I'm thinking of ringing to check...

For a second I thought you wrote 'tempting work' lol

Well I'm hoping it's tempting, too...I'm hoping that I can maybe get a better hourly rate (given my experience and given that temp jobs often pay a little higher anyway) than my current job.

I'm speaking to a friend from my home town right now and she's really excited at the thought of me moving back for a bit. My parents also sounded really delighted and my mother said the twins would be ecstatic (they're too young to even remember when I lived at home).

[Cecile and Bryan 0]

Glad to hear about the clear bloodwork, Cecile!

I'm almost looking forward to my medical because this will be the first time in my life that I've had a check-up. I think it's a little odd sometimes that we have to have our cars and parts of our houses inspected annually but not our own bodies.

It was actually the first time I had the HIV test. I've been thinking of doing it for a few years now but never took the time to do it.

I'm speaking to a friend from my home town right now and she's really excited at the thought of me moving back for a bit. My parents also sounded really delighted and my mother said the twins would be ecstatic (they're too young to even remember when I lived at home).

I have known my best friend for 7 years now, and met her again last weekend. We hadn't been together for more than two years (we were leaving in different cities). And she is actually going back to her hometown (next to mine) for vacation the same week I will go back there. We are both very excited! I don't know exactly how my parents feel about me leaving the country. I mean, I've known what they thought in the past 7 months, but I wonder what they think now, that it is getting closer.

[JeroenAndMichelle 28]

I'f rachel is small, then I would be a dwarf ...a chubby dwarf ... oppsss, they said one should not put himself/herself down... i will rephrase it... i am not tall but with more to love

No worries, my fiance is a US born filipina and she is like 5 ft something herself, and like you said, not tall but more to love as well with her

Oh really?!! .. I didn't know your fiance is Fil-Am (Filipino-American). I did know there are many asians in Hawaii.

Well, hope you will get interview date soon so you could be with your fiancee. ... i wish i could visit Hawaii someday.

Hehe yep, she is The area she is living in atm has about 65% Asians living and only 5% caucasians..I'm soooo gonna be a minority hahaha oh well, it doesn't bother me, I grew practically up between Asians

As for the number of asians in Hawaii, you should check the following link.. I didn't know about it before but when I got in contact with my fiance, I was like o_O as to how many Asians were living there haha http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawaii#Ethnicities

A quick update: I got my blood test results tonight and everything is good.

That's really great news.. not only for the visa but also for yourself of course

btw, about the forms, don't they send it to the US embassy or consulate themselves? Thats what they do in the Netherlands at least, the forms will be included in the brown envelope that we have to take with us to the states if I am not mistaken (or so I thought since that includes the stuffies we need for our AOS).

Nope, apparently in France they do it differently. They gave me the forms (in a closed white envelope) and the x-ray, and I will be giving it at the embassy on my interview day. Then they probably put it in the brown envelope like they do for other countries.

oic.. that's different indeed then, but if you ask me, a lot better than here... over here you'll need to wait at least a week until they know the results... if anything is wrong, you'll be called in that week and if you're good, then you hear nothing about it... it's basically why I had my medical examination already done on a different place so I know what I can expect when we get the 'real deal'

For a second I thought you wrote 'tempting work' lol

Well I'm hoping it's tempting, too...I'm hoping that I can maybe get a better hourly rate (given my experience and given that temp jobs often pay a little higher anyway) than my current job.

I'm speaking to a friend from my home town right now and she's really excited at the thought of me moving back for a bit. My parents also sounded really delighted and my mother said the twins would be ecstatic (they're too young to even remember when I lived at home).

sounds good, I hope you get a nice job for the time being

[Alex & Rachel 78]

Thanks! So do I!

Alex's company is cutting back costs again, he feels his job is in danger, and that he should start looking for a new one.

[boohbah 0]

I haven't received my NOA2 hard copy yet, should I be concerned? o.O

Edited July 4, 2008 by boohbah

[BlakeandOlha 0]

I haven't received my NOA2 hard copy yet, should I be concerned? o.O

The thing you need more than anything else is the case number for the embassy. You can call the NVC and get that information (just have your NOA1 number on hand for reference). You will need the hardcopy later in the process, but that case number is what you'll need to get the interview packets completed.

[boohbah 0]

I haven't received my NOA2 hard copy yet, should I be concerned? o.O

The thing you need more than anything else is the case number for the embassy. You can call the NVC and get that information (just have your NOA1 number on hand for reference). You will need the hardcopy later in the process, but that case number is what you'll need to get the interview packets completed.

When should I call NVC? I wasn't sure how long I am supposed to wait. I need to notify them & the embassy about my fiance's new address too. I keep thinking I won't receive this hard copy, just like my NOA1..blah, here's hoping I get it tomorrow. :s

Does anyone know if they're hard asses about the NOA2 copy request, as they are with NOA1s?

My expression when I check my mailbox everyday this week, has been the same as the gif in my signature, pretty much. lol

P.S. I know my case number by heart!

Edited July 5, 2008 by boohbah

[BlakeandOlha 0]

I haven't received my NOA2 hard copy yet, should I be concerned? o.O

The thing you need more than anything else is the case number for the embassy. You can call the NVC and get that information (just have your NOA1 number on hand for reference). You will need the hardcopy later in the process, but that case number is what you'll need to get the interview packets completed.

When should I call NVC? I wasn't sure how long I am supposed to wait. I need to notify them & the embassy about my fiance's new address too. I keep thinking I won't receive this hard copy, just like my NOA1..blah, here's hoping I get it tomorrow. :s

Does anyone know if they're hard asses about the NOA2 copy request, as they are with NOA1s?

My expression when I check my mailbox everyday this week, has been the same as the gif in my signature, pretty much. lol

P.S. I know my case number by heart!

Call the NVC first thing Monday to get your case number. You have moved from the Department of Homeland Security to the US State Department with your approval. At the State Department they are very nice and helpful. Call early in the morning or at the end of the day EST. The CSC will probably will not do anything about a copy of your NOA2 yet, as it's too early in their minds. But like I said, you don't need the NOA2 hardcopy yet, just the case number from the NVC.

Edited July 5, 2008 by BlakeandOlha

[boohbah 0]

I haven't received my NOA2 hard copy yet, should I be concerned? o.O

The thing you need more than anything else is the case number for the embassy. You can call the NVC and get that information (just have your NOA1 number on hand for reference). You will need the hardcopy later in the process, but that case number is what you'll need to get the interview packets completed.

When should I call NVC? I wasn't sure how long I am supposed to wait. I need to notify them & the embassy about my fiance's new address too. I keep thinking I won't receive this hard copy, just like my NOA1..blah, here's hoping I get it tomorrow. :s

Does anyone know if they're hard asses about the NOA2 copy request, as they are with NOA1s?

My expression when I check my mailbox everyday this week, has been the same as the gif in my signature, pretty much. lol

P.S. I know my case number by heart!

Call the NVC first thing Monday to get your case number. You have moved from the Department of Homeland Security to the US State Department with your approval. At the State Department they are very nice and helpful. Call early in the morning or at the end of the day EST. The CSC will probably will not do anything about a copy of your NOA2 yet, as it's too early in their minds. But like I said, you don't need the NOA2 hardcopy yet, just the case number from the NVC.

Yes sir! I will be waking bright & early for this one!

Thanks for the help.

[sunnybear 0]

Morning all! Well another week done and dusted.....this week brings us closer to our 180 day mark since filing SIGH. You can bet as soon as they release the new list of processing dates I shall be calling since it technically should say they are processing up to January 18th or something as they seem to just up it a month each time....anyway I will call as soon as I see that on their site. I am sure only to be told "well you have to wait 30 days PAST what our processing times say" ugh.....I am trying to remain hopeful etc but right now I cannot even imagine Gareth being here for Christmas! I sure hope they prove me wrong!

[Jon-n-Michelle 0]

I'm pulling for you Sunny!!! I hope you get approved soon. Security check on a brit is a bunch of BS!!! Since when did brits pose a HUGE threat to national security? I think someone just dropped the ball and they are using that excuse to cover up their f**k up.

[sunnybear 0]

I'm pulling for you Sunny!!! I hope you get approved soon. Security check on a brit is a bunch of BS!!! Since when did brits pose a HUGE threat to national security? I think someone just dropped the ball and they are using that excuse to cover up their f**k up.

Oh how I hope you are true!! Haha.....It is so ridiculous Sure hope we hear something soon soon SOON.........

[milkyway 0]

I'm pulling for you Sunny!!! I hope you get approved soon. Security check on a brit is a bunch of BS!!! Since when did brits pose a HUGE threat to national security? I think someone just dropped the ball and they are using that excuse to cover up their f**k up.

Oh how I hope you are true!! Haha.....It is so ridiculous Sure hope we hear something soon soon SOON.........

Hello sunnybear...i keep you in my prayers....hope you get approved soon....

i know the feeling of waiting......i can feel for you...but lets keep hoping...

God Bless!!!

[Cecile and Bryan 0]

Good morning everyone! This is my last week at work! Then I'll go back to my parents' house for a while. I have started packing this weekend but I hate to do that. I hate to throw things away. I thought I would pack most of my stuff this weekend but I still have a lot of things to do

Sunnybear, I hope this week is going to be yours

[Alex & Rachel 78]

Good morning! Woo! It's all happening now...must be scary! (I'm already scared just thinking about having to tell my work/housemate I am moving back to my parents' and having to cancel all cards, etc.) Good luck!

Still crossing fingers for sunny...