January Filers at the CSC - How are you doing?

[hawkeye52 0]

Justin did you guys get packet 3 yet?

YES!! Finally! And it was just like you said it was going to be. I sent an email to the consulate in Vancouver inquiring about the status of our file since it was going on 3 weeks. And then this afternoon, when we thought it was lost , Valerie was thrilled when she went to get her mail...PACKET 3! She called and got her name on the list for her medical in Vancouver for next Wednesday. They emailed her the forms and stuff, and now she's ransacking her boxes trying to dig up her vaccination list. She knows that she's had all of the vaccinations they need, but hasn't found her card yet. If she can't find it, can she just get the shots again? I hope so. It says that if she can't provide proof, she has to bring a blood test with her....from elsewhere. And that takes around 10 days to get done. Hopefully, she can find it or they can give them to her again. We really don't want to have to reschedule.

But, we have all the forms already filled out and ready to fax back to them, so we'll get those back out either tomorrow or Thursday, and then the wait for the interview date begins! I can't beleive we are finally here....not much longer! I am just praying we can get our interview by mid September!

Just a little sidenote....where in Missouri do you live? I was born and raised in Iowa (Des Moines) and we used to go down to Kansas City every year. Have family down there. And then in college, we always made a trip down to the Ozarks every summer for a weekend out at Party Cove! Fun times,

[dbears 1]

Andddddd we got an RFE.....OY VEY hahahaha! I am just giddy our case is being fondled though let me tell you! Gareth assured me this is a GOOD thing and hopefully we will finally get our approval now once we get this sorted!!!! I am just beyond irritated they waited 193 days to give us one of these! LOL.....can I call right today then to find out what it was you think that is needed?

Thanks again for all your continued support!

A little annoying but at least they are working on it... and girl, I am hats off to you for still being so sunny in spite of all these. you really are SUNNY

Darn, just did some reading on 'moral turpitude' on wikipedia and if its true what they say there, then the thing I did was also moral turpitude.. that would mean I would have had to say 'yes' on the question on the i94 when i entered the states before, and I said no coz I didn't think it would be moral turpitude...

So basically, besides having a big chance of being denied on my visa, I might actually be able to get a ban on my *ss even though I did not know this would fall under moral turpitude

I'm so scared right now

I believe that when it is meant to be it will happen no matter what obstacles there may be along the way... and no matter what the outcome of your visa application is, there will always be other options for you and michelle to be together.. but of course it is still out of the question now coz you have not been denied yet... and I will be praying that you will not get denied and that you will get that visa and be on your way to Michele in HAWAII before you know it. Cheer up, a long face will make the consul question you more.

Jeroen do you mind telling me what it is you did? You can private message it to me if you like....I am just hoping and praying Gareth being turned away in Detroit doesn't hurt us down the road as well they told him it wouldn't! But who knows ya know???

Jeroen had actually shared it a few pages back.

For you sunny and Jeroen (a BIG HUG):

Edited July 30, 2008 by dbears

[Pam&Josh 0]

Darn, just did some reading on 'moral turpitude' on wikipedia and if its true what they say there, then the thing I did was also moral turpitude.. that would mean I would have had to say 'yes' on the question on the i94 when i entered the states before, and I said no coz I didn't think it would be moral turpitude...

So basically, besides having a big chance of being denied on my visa, I might actually be able to get a ban on my *ss even though I did not know this would fall under moral turpitude

I'm so scared right now

I am sorry to hear that.

Maybe, you're paying attention to that, while they won't even care...

I would feel the same way, I am always looking at every details, and worry about it a lot after!

I think that if it would have been such a problem, they would have not approved you, or wanted to have more info before approving your case.

Anyways, you don't have some much time before your interview, I hope you can try to change your mind until then.

I hope the best for you both.

Morning all!!!

What type of birth certificate you got? Normal one or international one?

In my case, I asked for the normal one.("copie intégrale du certificat de naissance")

Justin did you guys get packet 3 yet?

YES!! Finally! And it was just like you said it was going to be. I sent an email to the consulate in Vancouver inquiring about the status of our file since it was going on 3 weeks. And then this afternoon, when we thought it was lost , Valerie was thrilled when she went to get her mail...PACKET 3! She called and got her name on the list for her medical in Vancouver for next Wednesday. They emailed her the forms and stuff, and now she's ransacking her boxes trying to dig up her vaccination list. She knows that she's had all of the vaccinations they need, but hasn't found her card yet. If she can't find it, can she just get the shots again? I hope so. It says that if she can't provide proof, she has to bring a blood test with her....from elsewhere. And that takes around 10 days to get done. Hopefully, she can find it or they can give them to her again. We really don't want to have to reschedule.

But, we have all the forms already filled out and ready to fax back to them, so we'll get those back out either tomorrow or Thursday, and then the wait for the interview date begins! I can't beleive we are finally here....not much longer! I am just praying we can get our interview by mid September!

Congratualtions!

You're right, not much longer now!!

[Levi_Heather 0]

Justin did you guys get packet 3 yet?

YES!! Finally! And it was just like you said it was going to be. I sent an email to the consulate in Vancouver inquiring about the status of our file since it was going on 3 weeks. And then this afternoon, when we thought it was lost , Valerie was thrilled when she went to get her mail...PACKET 3! She called and got her name on the list for her medical in Vancouver for next Wednesday. They emailed her the forms and stuff, and now she's ransacking her boxes trying to dig up her vaccination list. She knows that she's had all of the vaccinations they need, but hasn't found her card yet. If she can't find it, can she just get the shots again? I hope so. It says that if she can't provide proof, she has to bring a blood test with her....from elsewhere. And that takes around 10 days to get done. Hopefully, she can find it or they can give them to her again. We really don't want to have to reschedule.

But, we have all the forms already filled out and ready to fax back to them, so we'll get those back out either tomorrow or Thursday, and then the wait for the interview date begins! I can't beleive we are finally here....not much longer! I am just praying we can get our interview by mid September!

Just a little sidenote....where in Missouri do you live? I was born and raised in Iowa (Des Moines) and we used to go down to Kansas City every year. Have family down there. And then in college, we always made a trip down to the Ozarks every summer for a weekend out at Party Cove! Fun times,

Congrats Levi didn't have his immunization records either. His doctor told him to call the health agency there and they had them ready for him to pick up the next day! He's in Manitoba so it was Manitoba Health but maybe it works the same in BC? I hope you can get your interview quickly! Oh and I live in a suburb of Kansas City

[BlakeandOlha 0]

Andddddd we got an RFE.....OY VEY hahahaha! I am just giddy our case is being fondled though let me tell you! Gareth assured me this is a GOOD thing and hopefully we will finally get our approval now once we get this sorted!!!! I am just beyond irritated they waited 193 days to give us one of these! LOL.....can I call right today then to find out what it was you think that is needed?

Thanks again for all your continued support!

Sunny and RFE is a good thing, be happy! Clear it up quickly and the world will be your oyster.

[BlakeandOlha 0]

You got news today, i got my noa2... July 29 2008 is a great day!!!

Hooooraaay Miss Yoko, Congratulations!!!!

I am so happy for you and Richard. I'm looking forward to my new neighbor arriving!

Thanks Don!

Ok yeah can we do an update here who all has their packet 3's currently? Who has interviews coming up? Who has wedding dates set? Etc....We really need to think about branching out somewhere that we can keep up with all this easier haha!

Where's Blake when you need him? We should get him to make a few more lists hehe

[BlakeandOlha 0]

Morning all!!!

I got a question for you.

What type of birth certificate you got? Normal one or international one?

Just go with normal - it'll need translation, etc. but it'll work fine.

[BlakeandOlha 0]

Yes to Packet 3. Interview - 14th August. Wedding - 27th December. Probably not entering the States until November/early December now.

Rachel, you really should look at a earlier wedding, that way you'll be able to get both anniversary and christmas presents. On the other hand, that week leading up to new year's is going to be quite specatular. I'm so happy for you two.

[BlakeandOlha 0]

I'm so scared right now

I understand your fear, just relax and approach the interview with a open heart and confident mind. I really think you'll be OK if you just answer the questions directly, certainly don't volunteer details unless asked or go beyond the question asked. You've made it this far, so I don't think anything is going to keep you from realizing your dream! Keep the faith

[BlakeandOlha 0]

Hello!

I have 3 more days in France with my family and then I will be leaving for the USA. I am very excited!!!

I am so happy for you Cecile, tomorrow starts a new life for both of you. Write us when you hit Stalouie

[Levi_Heather 0]

Hi Blake Hope all is going well for you.

[DramaKingandQueen 0]

Hi Guys,

I know I haven't shown up in a while ~

I want to update you that I got a business visa on mid June, and was able to fly to California and was there for almost the whole month of July! Mostly working, but what a great perk to be able to visit my fiance and be with him!!!

I'm back in Indonesia again Many times it crossed our mine to just go to Vegas and get married hehehe. But that wouldn't have been a good idea

Anyways, I want to congratulate everyone who have received their NOA2 and packet 3. Big HUGS to you guys.

We're still waiting for our packet 3 (late 3.5 weeks already). Let's keep our fingers crossed and have a super great day!

[BlakeandOlha 0]

Hi Blake Hope all is going well for you.

Thank you for your thoughts. Actually things are going great, though busy. I just don't seem to be able to do things the simple way. I had developed a rather intricate plan of making to the interview on Sept 10 then flying to board meetings in London for a few days, then flying back to Kiev to get Olga and her son, when....... they suddenly decided to move the board meeting to Prauge a few days later. Now I will be going out for the interview...flying back to the US then flying back to Kiev (via Prague) to get her some 2 weeks later.

But... The good thing is I will be able to be with her for both the interview and for the trip together. As I said to her, these are two of the most important days in my life, I wouldn't miss them for anything. The funny thing is that now the wedding will only be three or so weeks from when she touches down (and I had thought we would have had about 6 weeks) - which certainly guarantees quite a whirlwind of activity. Yikes! The reality of dresses, invitations, chapel reservation, music, dinner for close friends is starting to sink in. Which as you can imagine causes no small amount of stress.

I'm having fun, and feel much better about Olga's safety. Although she will certainly miss her family, she cannot wait to get the "heck outta Dodge" and get here. Only 40 Days left till the interview

[Alex & Rachel 78]

Glad to hear you are well, Blake!

I don't envy you all those flights in September; you're going to be exhausted! But it's really lovely that you'll be there for Olga's interview and entry into the US.

We're still waiting for our packet 3 (late 3.5 weeks already). Let's keep our fingers crossed and have a super great day!

I hope it arrives soon!

I'm glad you were able to enjoy a month with your fiancé!

I...sort of have a wedding dress.

I went shopping with my mother and cousin in Nottingham and found a dress in Monsoon that had been reduced from £200 to £45. Strapless, floor length, fairly simple lines. The material was really lovely, a light patterned silk. I didn't want a strapless dress but my mother said it looked good on me and that we could buy a jacket to match.

The only problem is the zip wouldn't do up all the way. My mother didn't want to tug on the zip too hard in case it broke. There was about an inch of unzipped zip. The trouble is because it's strapless, going up a size would've meant it would be too big. My only option is to try and lose an inch off my bust by December (or maybe find someone to let it out slightly). Anyway I've taken a chance and asked my mother to buy it today as it was a terribly good price (and very nicely made).

[Alex & Rachel 78]

I'm actually a little scared/upset right now...I just handed in my notice at work! My boss was really lovely and said he didn't want me to go.

I've also cancelled my phone contract, have written to my gym to cancel my gym membership and am about to write to cancel my cinema subscription, too.