APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers

[GrahamandMegan 1]

Not been on too much lately. Getting all our documents ready for Thursday, I am absolutely shitting it to say the least!!!!!!!!

I hope all is well and everyone is enjoying their Labour Day?!?!?! Damn holidays, if the Embassy hadn't of been on holiday today I might of had my interview on Wednesday. Work shy, lazy, good for nothing Americans............

[Susita 175]

Not been on too much lately. Getting all our documents ready for Thursday, I am absolutely shitting it to say the least!!!!!!!!

I hope all is well and everyone is enjoying their Labour Day?!?!?! Damn holidays, if the Embassy hadn't of been on holiday today I might of had my interview on Wednesday. Work shy, lazy, good for nothing Americans............

hahahaa don't say that Graham lol we're not lazy!

At first, I thought we were lazy too until I met a friend from Spain who takes a big break in the middle of the day every day (siesta) while he's working. AND here's the cool thing. If there is a holiday on a tues or wednesday, you immediately get off on monday - tuesday. If it's on a thursday, you immediately get off from work on fri. Isn't that awesome?

I wish I lived in Spain.

Good luck at your interview! Be sure to let us know how it went, details details details!!!! And tell Megan we all say hi

Edited September 1, 2008 by susita83

[Fernanda O. 0]

Workers on most european countries that are what we call lazy because they work a lot less hours than we do in Brazil are more productive and spend less time playing patience, more time actually working. Can't wait for Brazil to get there!!

[KimandRuss 0]

Good morning April. Wow, I had to search for us... either we're slacking..or moving forward.

Speaking of moving forward... we're still stuck at the NVC! My cups still half full (brian ) ...but i'm about to throw it across the room!

Luckily, i've been extremely busy with work...too busy really, but it certainly does help pass the time.

Kids are back at school today. It's good to have a little peace. We certainly thought he'd be home by now. Hopefully we'll have good news by the end of the week.

I hope you are all doing well and moving right along. Graham...i'll be sending you good vibes for Thursday. It will be a breeze so don't worry too much.

[brian87 0]

I hope everybody had a nice weekend. The only downside to a three day weekend is the catch-up work.

Still avoiding the NVC obsession this week. I will start checking next week to see how things are going.

Brian

[GrahamandMegan 1]

Thank you for your kind words everybody. We are pretty much organised to go now. Got all the correct fees in order and a big massive folder of stuff. Taking nothing at all with me that I don't need. No cell phone, wallet, keys etc. I want this to go as painlessly as is humanly possible. If we are approved I hope to be on the plane to be with Megan and the bump next Saturday.

Thinking of you all and godspeed the rest of this process for everyone one of us.

[KimandRuss 0]

Ooooo Graham...just hours away now! Don't be such a worry wart now and enjoy the 'ride' buddy... you're almost home with your lovely and your bump. Bring me some good news tomorrow..I need it!

So two packages have been sent to NZ in the past few shipments.... this is a lot by 'normal' standards, so one must have been ours don't you think? I couldn't help but call last night to find out....yeah, umm nope. Stilll have not heard back from the Embassy either. ugh!

3 weeks ago today we were approved.

Get me off this rollercoaster mommy, I don't wanna ride no more!

[brian87 0]

3 weeks ago today we were approved.

Get me off this rollercoaster mommy, I don't wanna ride no more!

Love the icon.

Isn't funny how we go from being happy to get an NOA2 within three/four months, to being frustrated over three to four weeks for an interview packet. I think it is because we see the finish line getting closer.

Our thread is getting slower. I guess it is because once we get our NOA2 the path branches out depending on the country.

Hang in there Kim. After next week, I will be in your boat. I really thought there would be no way that my petition would go beyond our September target. I just hate the fact that the AOS period will be during the holidays.

While I have not fully researched the issue, I believe that advance parole, takes about 90 days or more to process. Which would be the same time frame for AOS. I just hate the fact that my SO will not be able to visit her family for the holidays. Plus, her mother has cancer and is undergoing more tests this week.

I can only imagine how difficult the transition for the SO must be. I hope I never take for granted the sacrifices that my SO is making because she believes in our relationship.

Brian

[KimandRuss 0]

Brian, you are so sweet. I imagine Mimi is as well. I think you are going to make a wonderful husband.

thanks for your kind words. The psychological ramifications of this are incredible. It's a roller coaster for sure...and we are all so different in how we deal. I think i've managed fairly well all things considered for our particular situation. It's just been such a long....loooooong and bumpy road for us.

Russell has already given up so much for me...and I for him. I have no concerns about always appreciating that fact and since he's already lived here with us, no concerns about how he'll adjust. The people around me miss him almost as much as I do.

AP seems to be between 2-3 months according to current timelines...of course, we all know how that can go. I've heard of people calling the service centers to have it expedited. Perhaps that will be an option for you.

[HighwayStar 0]

Kim, I am rooting for you from sunny Italy... I was worried about you when I didn't see you around last week, and I'm so sorry to see that your file seems to be stuck in limbo yet. Hopefully something will move soon for you!

As for me, still waiting for the Naples people to reply to my email. On any account, since I have to wait some time for the birth certificate, I am not too worried about that. I have a lot to do before I leave, and the additional time will allow me not to sweat it too much. Hopefully I'll be able to get to the US before Thanksgiving, or even earlier.. I'm looking forward to a fall wedding, and to our first holidays together in our own home!

[HiTech 0]

I am now back and settled in from 2 weeks in the Ukraine.

This past Friday I purchased Alyonas ticket from Kharkov to Dallas.

Oct 6 should be the day she arrives assuming all goes well with the interview on Sept 22.

I went to her physical with her in Kiev on August 14. For some reason I was expecting a much bigger place considering all immigration that requires a physical goes to this same office.

Dale

[GrahamandMegan 1]

All of my thoughts are with you guys still waiting around. I feel blessed that our experience has went along fast from NOA2 stage.

I will be heading to a payphone as soon as I am out of the Embassy tomorrow to hopefully give Megan the good news and then she will be on here to let everyone know.

24 hours from now I'll be on the train back home to my parent's regardless of the outcome. And if all does go well I hope to be entering the States on September 12th.

[brian87 0]

All of my thoughts are with you guys still waiting around. I feel blessed that our experience has went along fast from NOA2 stage.

Thanks for the kind words. As long as our embassy interview goes well then the rest will just be a memory.

I kind of wish the the status was reveresed. As a typical guy, I feel like I can control most situations and would not be overly concerned about passing an interview. Isn't it wonderful what a false sense of machismo can do.

But with the shoe on the other foot, I just can't wait to be with her in Mexico as we go through the process together.

I really will feel better, once the process returns to our government. Oh my, did I just say that.

Brian

[KimandRuss 0]

raff... i work with pretty much everything computer...inside and out. When i'm running scans and loading software I have a lot of extra time and can post more but last week I was creating graphics and an entire website so it's much better for me if I can just get lost in the coding. The distraction has been nice during this stressful time but there are better ways i'd like to be spending my energy...like finding a way to put Russell's things back into our closet.

I am also looking forward to our Fall wedding and our first Christmas together ever! Russell's 30th birthday is also in December (yes, he's a pup ) ...and it will be the first time I truly get to spoil him on his special day. All that is keeping me going! I'm glad you're feeling better about the whole process.

great news dale. wont be long for you now.

looking forward to hearing from you graham.

Suzy, ¿Cómo está

[Nicoxcx 1]

I usually find the thought of not saying goodbye to each other at the airport is what keeps me going, I think he may actually end up flying here to collect me just so we can be on the plane together !

Kim, Brian, Suzy you are the three I remember from page one of this thread, and I was very much hoping you had all recieved more good news by now what point are you all on right now?

I also came to mention how nervous I am, Leaving for my interview tomorrow, Hopefully you all keep chatty so I can keep distracted!