January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?

[Akel 0]

So this morning I woke up and checked my status and no change - I get to work and decide, what the heck I'll feed the urge and check again. I burst into tears when I saw this:

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On March 30, 2008, 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.

I can't even describe how shocked I am. I for sure thought we'd be waiting longer.

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND PRAYERS!!!! I do hope this is a sign that VSC will start cranking them out again this week and no one will be left waiting.

CONGRATS

[psiprez 3]

Congrats Liam & Sam!!

Bet they will start on March petitions soon... hope all the January filers get approved first!

[Liam and Sam 2]

Congratulations! I hope this is a sign of another busy week!

This will help you track your case from NVC to USEM

Thank you! It's amazing that people figured out how to track this stuff without even getting the actual number.

[dbears 1]

I havent recieved packet 3 yet, but at the moment im not worried as I dont want it all to happen to quickly.

The thought of moving to a different country very very soon is increasing my apprehensions day by day I'm dying to be with Ricky the soonest possible time but I am not dying to go and live in the US. I have worries not for myself but for my kids. What if they get discriminated? What if they get bullied in school? (i've enrolled them in taekwondo- a form of martial arts. Maybe I should just have them go for Aikido, a more hard core self-defense )

We also have househelp here and when we get there I know we would need to do everything on our own .. it is just a blessing in disguise that our househelp got pregnant and her boyfriend asked her to resign. She'll only be with us til Saturday this week and I am not planning to hire another one so that I would be able to train the kids with house work for the remaining months of our stay here. But still, I can only teach them little coz I am lousy with housework myself.

At least Ricky knows I am not good with house cleaning and I told him not to expect me to do everything, housework should be equally shared between us. (Some guys even on VJ expect their wives (especially their foreign wives) to be totally submissive and serve them and do all the housework for them and don't even want to think about their spouse as partner or an equal. Shouldn't they just marry a servant or a slave?)

Well, we are really in for a big change. It's scary especially since I have two kids. I will just have to commit everything to God and trust that He will never leave us nor forsake us wherever we go as He has promised.... Ah, the thing we do for LOVE!

Congrats Liam & Sam!!

Bet they will start on March petitions soon... hope all the January filers get approved first!

Your NOA2 is on its way psiprez! It should be on its way!

Just hang in there and keep the faith. And know that there are many people here who are holding you in our hearts and prayers and also sending good vibes your way.

[KimandRuss 0]

Gay, i'm sorry you're scared. I'm not sure what it's like where you're going but most places around here where I live are very diverse. I don't personally see a lot of racism and perhaps i'm naive but it's not tolerated anywhere I've been. So, I guess if you're not so happy down there you can move up here to New England with us!

Your children will be just fine... because they have you!

[dbears 1]

Gay, i'm sorry you're scared. I'm not sure what it's like where you're going but most places around here where I live are very diverse. I don't personally see a lot of racism and perhaps i'm naive but it's not tolerated anywhere I've been. So, I guess if you're not so happy down there you can move up here to New England with us!

Your children will be just fine... because they have you!

Thanks Kim.

Ricky lives in a place where the number of asians are very low if not none at all. At the school that the kids will be attending, they will probably be the only asian there. Ricky say's they'll be fine and I guess I just have to believe him.

I'm probably just being paranoid. Things will be ok.

[Cecile and Bryan 0]

dbears, it's normal to be scared of the big change, especially for your kids, but don't worry too much, they will be fine even if they miss their country because their wonderful mom and their new dad will be with them. And if anything happens at school (but probably not, try to trust Ricky when he says they'll be fine), you'll help them kick the a$$es of the bad kids

And who knows, it might be easier for them to adjust than for you!

I'm sure you will all be fine

Edited April 1, 2008 by Cecile and Bryan

[Sal and Jay 2]

dbears, it's normal to be scared of the big change, especially for your kids, but don't worry too much, they will be fine even if they miss their country because their wonderful mom and their new dad will be with them. And if anything happens at school (but probably not, try to trust Ricky when he says they'll be fine), you'll help them kick the a$$es of the bad kids

And who knows, it might be easier for them to adjust than for you!

I'm sure you will all be fine

To be honest I dont think it would be normal not to be scared about moving to another country and the huge culture shock that is involved, but saying that with the support of your partner this should be easier.

Jay and I have discussed this and he knows my concerns and my worries, the things I'll miss too from home.

He has four sisters and they say they are looking forward to getting a new sister and I think thats sweet.

Ill stop rambling now lol

[dbears 1]

dbears, it's normal to be scared of the big change, especially for your kids, but don't worry too much, they will be fine even if they miss their country because their wonderful mom and their new dad will be with them. And if anything happens at school (but probably not, try to trust Ricky when he says they'll be fine), you'll help them kick the a$es of the bad kids

And who knows, it might be easier for them to adjust than for you!

I'm sure you will all be fine

To be honest I dont think it would be normal not to be scared about moving to another country and the huge culture shock that is involved, but saying that with the support of your partner this should be easier.

Jay and I have discussed this and he knows my concerns and my worries, the things I'll miss too from home.

He has four sisters and they say they are looking forward to getting a new sister and I think thats sweet.

Ill stop rambling now lol

Thank you for the encouragements.... i tend to be very protective sometimes, I guess its a side effect of growing up with absentee parents, i don't want my kids to ever feel that I am not there for them.... and kicking the "bad kids" asses is just what I'm afraid i'd do and then I'd be sued by the kids parents i'm telling you i could easily forgive and let go of any wrong doing as long as it is not towards my kids... ...INHALE... EXHALE... that's the mantra I taught Rick when he is faced with frustrating situation... i guess i will need to practice it myself now

But yes, the kids will probably be able to adjust faster than I would.... especially with foods.. I can't live without rice.. any meal without rice is not meal at all but just snacks

i'm just worrying about the unknown but i'm sure everything will be fine.

Well, I hope this APRIL FOOLS day will bring in loads of approvals!!!

[gabriela 0]

dbears, wanna know what im scared of? i cant cook! i dont even know how to make rice using a rice cooker. so i guess my fiance and i would be starving in the US. haha.

you seem to be a strong woman and a great mom. i'm sure you'll be fine in the US, as well as your lovely kids goodluck!

[Alex & Rachel 78]

Well rice is usually cheap and obtainable no matter where you live in the US, or at least so I'd imagine!

I can completely understand your concern and will pray that your children adapt quickly and easily and do not experience any racism.

[dbears 1]

dbears, wanna know what im scared of? i cant cook! i dont even know how to make rice using a rice cooker. so i guess my fiance and i would be starving in the US. haha.

you seem to be a strong woman and a great mom. i'm sure you'll be fine in the US, as well as your lovely kids goodluck!

Well, I can cook for you as long as you include our house in your housework

Well rice is usually cheap and obtainable no matter where you live in the US, or at least so I'd imagine!

I can completely understand your concern and will pray that your children adapt quickly and easily and do not experience any racism.

Thank you very much Rachel.

Most people do say kids do adapt faster than adults.

[gabriela 0]

Well, I can cook for you as long as you include our house in your housework

i'll wipe your shelves if you cook meals for us. deal? haha.

[Alex & Rachel 78]

I'll do the cleaning and cooking for BOTH of you - as long as you can provide me with an apartment

My concern is how living with the in-laws will be, and hoping to get a decent job asap so that we can afford to move out.

[gabriela 0]

I'll do the cleaning and cooking for BOTH of you - as long as you can provide me with an apartment

good one! haha!

My concern is how living with the in-laws will be, and hoping to get a decent job asap so that we can afford to move out.

that's actually my concern too. my future in-laws are nice, but i just think conflicts are most likely to happen if you live with them (especially if they find out my rice cooker issue hehe). i told my fiance that i dont care how small or simple our apartment would be, as long as only the 2 of us would be there. and just like you, i would also like to find a job asap so i can help in the house expenses... and do SHOPPING as well !