January Filers at the CSC - How are you doing?

[BlakeandOlha 0]

we're going to wait and see.

That's why I'm waiting for May it will be all better when CSC is back on track and I'll get used to seeing Bryan on the webcam only once a week. Then I can start being happy everyday again (but don't worry, even though I'm stressed and kind of depressed sometimes, most of the time I'm still happy so that's not too bad)

CC (which stands for Cecile the Canary ) I'm starting to get excited for you. Right now you're 104 on Igor's list (after another Nov. approval today) so soon you will be crossing the 100 line - which based on what I've seen puts you on the fringe of possible approval. It will not be too long for you now 2-3 weeks - assuming, of course, that the CSC gets back to its old pace of 21-25 per week. I'm sending all positive energy off to California. Start chirping

[BlakeandOlha 0]

You just need to stop putting yourself under so much stress and you'll feel better." I'm always like "ok, mom...how would you suggest I reduce my stress levels?"

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[WaitForever 0]

Isn't this the week when CSC is supposed to start "busting out" new applications if last year is any indication?

[aravis227 1]

You just need to stop putting yourself under so much stress and you'll feel better." I'm always like "ok, mom...how would you suggest I reduce my stress levels?"

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that's what webcams are for!

[BlakeandOlha 0]

You just need to stop putting yourself under so much stress and you'll feel better." I'm always like "ok, mom...how would you suggest I reduce my stress levels?"

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that's what webcams are for!

[BlakeandOlha 0]

Isn't this the week when CSC is supposed to start "busting out" new applications if last year is any indication?

Looking at the last week in April last year the CSC came on strong (after a 3-4 week slow period) with over 60 approvals, and they stayed pretty strong throughout May. They've gotta be close to getting through the H1-b visa surge at this point and so quotas on other visa categories need to be caught up. That's the theory at least behind "The Surge."

[Cecile and Bryan 0]

we're going to wait and see.

That's why I'm waiting for May it will be all better when CSC is back on track and I'll get used to seeing Bryan on the webcam only once a week. Then I can start being happy everyday again (but don't worry, even though I'm stressed and kind of depressed sometimes, most of the time I'm still happy so that's not too bad)

CC (which stands for Cecile the Canary ) I'm starting to get excited for you. Right now you're 104 on Igor's list (after another Nov. approval today) so soon you will be crossing the 100 line - which based on what I've seen puts you on the fringe of possible approval. It will not be too long for you now 2-3 weeks - assuming, of course, that the CSC gets back to its old pace of 21-25 per week. I'm sending all positive energy off to California. Start chirping

Yes ! it's so good to see another approval! Well, I was 107 two or three weeks ago already, so I guess I'll start chirping I go from 104 to 95 in less than a week, because that will mean CSC starts working hard again! I really hope, for all of us, that they will be approving 25 petitions a week.

Does anyone know a witch? Maybe a spell or two would help them go back to work!

You just need to stop putting yourself under so much stress and you'll feel better." I'm always like "ok, mom...how would you suggest I reduce my stress levels?"

"ok Mom, here's how to reduce my stress: he quits his job and he comes here while we're waiting for the visa and you pay all his bills for the 6 or 7 months he's here. will you help me?"

Edited April 29, 2008 by Cecile and Bryan

[BlakeandOlha 0]

Does anyone know a witch? Maybe a spell or two would help them go back to work!

I actually do - an old girlfriend of mine announced to me that she comes from a long line of witches and would frequently cast spells and perform other such activities. I didn't mind the witch part too much, but when I realized that for her the letters "w" and "b" were freely interchangable, that relationship didn't last long.

[Alex & Rachel 78]

You just need to stop putting yourself under so much stress and you'll feel better." I'm always like "ok, mom...how would you suggest I reduce my stress levels?"

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that's what webcams are for!

Don't I know it!

I think my pet peeve is not being considered to be in a 'real' relationship. Or people expressing concern over my marrying because despite having dated for nearly two years we've only physically been together three times. You know, because moving in with your boyfriend after a couple of weeks or getting to shag your girlfriend on Fridays when your parents are out of the house constitutes a more 'valid' relationship.

Does anyone know a witch? Maybe a spell or two would help them go back to work!

I actually do - an old girlfriend of mine announced to me that she comes from a long line of witches and would frequently cast spells and perform other such activities. I didn't mind the witch part too much, but when I realized that for her the letters "w" and "b" were freely interchangable, that relationship didn't last long.

Blake you're definitely on top form today

EDIT: Eek, just noticed my predicted NoA2 date is back in July. Noo!

Edited April 29, 2008 by Alex & Rachel

[BlakeandOlha 0]

I think my pet peeve is not being considered to be in a 'real' relationship. Or people expressing concern over my marrying because despite having dated for nearly two years we've only physically been together three times. You know, because moving in with your boyfriend after a couple of weeks or getting to shag your girlfriend on Fridays when your parents are out of the house constitutes a more 'valid' relationship.

I really don't think anyone could accuse us of confusing love with sex here - at least we have that going for us

[aravis227 1]

I think my pet peeve is not being considered to be in a 'real' relationship. Or people expressing concern over my marrying because despite having dated for nearly two years we've only physically been together three times. You know, because moving in with your boyfriend after a couple of weeks or getting to shag your girlfriend on Fridays when your parents are out of the house constitutes a more 'valid' relationship.

I HATE that!! I also hate the "Well...you need to make sure that he isn't just marrying you to get a green card." He's from Canada...do they even measure visa fraud numbers for immigrants from Canada?

[Alex & Rachel 78]

Blake - True, very true!

I HATE that!! I also hate the "Well...you need to make sure that he isn't just marrying you to get a green card." He's from Canada...do they even measure visa fraud numbers for immigrants from Canada?

Fortunately I've not had the green card line; but it would be equally idiotic to say that to a Brit, too. What do you usually say?!

Edited April 29, 2008 by Alex & Rachel

[BlakeandOlha 0]

I also hate the "Well...you need to make sure that he isn't just marrying you to get a green card." He's from Canada...do they even measure visa fraud numbers for immigrants from Canada?

Damn Canadians, rushing the borders of the US to gain access... swiming rivers in the dead of winter (ok walking accross) just for the opportunity to live in freedom....taking jobs from Americans and working for below minimum wage!

I mean come on, the only thing you can criticize the average Canadian is for being too polite

Edited April 29, 2008 by BlakeandOlha

[Alex & Rachel 78]

We Brits are also accused of being too polite. Nay, I say, Americans are just rude.

But then you don't call a toilet a toilet. What is up with that?!

Edited April 29, 2008 by Alex & Rachel

[aravis227 1]

Fortunately I've not had the green card line; but it would be equally idiotic to say that to a Brit, too. What do you usually say?!

I've gotten it a couple of times and depending on how close I am to them I've said "I appreciate your concern, but I'm really not worried about that" and for people that I'm closer to I cracked up laughing and said something like "sneaking in from Canada" before dissolving back into giggles.