APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers

[NYC Tiger 0]

YEAH BABY!!!!!

I haven't had a chance to talk to him yet but he text me and said it was all good and the visa will be delivered to his house by Monday! Waiting for him to get home now so we can chat. omg... I can hardly believe we're finally here.

Congratulations Kim!!! :dance:

[INCT 0]

Congratulations Kim!!!! Let us know all about it!! Two weeks from today is our interview - shaking in my boots...

[KimandRuss 0]

Good morning April!

Thank you for all the kind words, really appreciated.

The interview was amost a non event I guess. They did look over all the paperwork and asked Russell a bunch of quesions about our relationship (as they should) but nothing really arduous or taxing. Just conversation really. One thing we went over and over for months was the police report from AUS. Russell worked there for 9 months in 2006 and I was under the impression that he needed a police report because he was there for more than 6 months. Well, he mailed the Consulate early on and asked them and they said that he did not need one...only if it had been over a year. I asked him again several times over the process just because it kept coming up in my crazy mind but he had that email saying he did not. It's also noted on their p3 (information packet) that it's only needed if you lived somewhere over a year. Anyway, the CO asked if he had it. He said no and noted the email and their own paperwork. She let it go but did say that he should have had it. Ugh! It's very frustrating to me that in something so very important that people are not on the same page and that this could have really slowed us down had she chosen to wait for that. Especially since we checked and double checked. I guess you get that everywhere but ...still frustrating! I'm sure Russell will come chime in and give you his report and I know he'll be filling out an Embassy review for the benifit of others.

So, we're both kind of in awe that this part is done with. Soooo many years of long distance communication, tens of thousands of dollars in travelling all over the world. The heartbreak of being denied entry. The year apart after living together for so long and this crazy process to get through. We can hardly believe that this time next week i'll be getting ready to go pick him up for good.

mama Nich, so glad things are settling in for you now.

Yes, Damian, 'lovestruck' is a good way to put it. Even after 10 years, I can't get enough of him.

[Alexandra_v 0]

Good morning April!

Thank you for all the kind words, really appreciated.

The interview was amost a non event I guess. They did look over all the paperwork and asked Russell a bunch of quesions about our relationship (as they should) but nothing really arduous or taxing. Just conversation really. One thing we went over and over for months was the police report from AUS. Russell worked there for 9 months in 2006 and I was under the impression that he needed a police report because he was there for more than 6 months. Well, he mailed the Consulate early on and asked them and they said that he did not need one...only if it had been over a year. I asked him again several times over the process just because it kept coming up in my crazy mind but he had that email saying he did not. It's also noted on their p3 (information packet) that it's only needed if you lived somewhere over a year. Anyway, the CO asked if he had it. He said no and noted the email and their own paperwork. She let it go but did say that he should have had it. Ugh! It's very frustrating to me that in something so very important that people are not on the same page and that this could have really slowed us down had she chosen to wait for that. Especially since we checked and double checked. I guess you get that everywhere but ...still frustrating! I'm sure Russell will come chime in and give you his report and I know he'll be filling out an Embassy review for the benifit of others.

So, we're both kind of in awe that this part is done with. Soooo many years of long distance communication, tens of thousands of dollars in travelling all over the world. The heartbreak of being denied entry. The year apart after living together for so long and this crazy process to get through. We can hardly believe that this time next week i'll be getting ready to go pick him up for good.

mama Nich, so glad things are settling in for you now.

Yes, Damian, 'lovestruck' is a good way to put it. Even after 10 years, I can't get enough of him.

Congratulations Kim and Russ !!!

Wish you both the best in life!!!

Big Hug all the way from Sweden

Alex

Good morning April!

Thank you for all the kind words, really appreciated.

So, we're both kind of in awe that this part is done with. Soooo many years of long distance communication, tens of thousands of dollars in travelling all over the world. The heartbreak of being denied entry. The year apart after living together for so long and this crazy process to get through. We can hardly believe that this time next week i'll be getting ready to go pick him up for good.

mama Nich, so glad things are settling in for you now.

Yes, Damian, 'lovestruck' is a good way to put it. Even after 10 years, I can't get enough of him.

Congratulations Kim and Russ !!!

Wish you both the best in life!!!

Big Hug all the way from Sweden

Alex

[Jenni and Bo 0]

Congrats Kim and Russ!! It's makes me feel good to know that good people are happy. And since you are some of the best, I feel all the better I wish Russell a safe trip 'home', and I know you guys will have a beautiful wedding *coughpostpicscough*

Nich - It's good to hear that things are starting to get back to normal for you there!! I have been watching everyday and holding my breath for all the people affected. Coffee must have been lovely

<3 Jen

[Ana&D 0]

~KIM & RUSS~ CONGRATULATIONS! I bet somebody we'll be on the next NZ-USA flight So very happy for you two!!!

[vickydeutsch 0]

Good morning April!

Thank you for all the kind words, really appreciated.

The interview was amost a non event I guess. They did look over all the paperwork and asked Russell a bunch of quesions about our relationship (as they should) but nothing really arduous or taxing. Just conversation really. One thing we went over and over for months was the police report from AUS. Russell worked there for 9 months in 2006 and I was under the impression that he needed a police report because he was there for more than 6 months. Well, he mailed the Consulate early on and asked them and they said that he did not need one...only if it had been over a year. I asked him again several times over the process just because it kept coming up in my crazy mind but he had that email saying he did not. It's also noted on their p3 (information packet) that it's only needed if you lived somewhere over a year. Anyway, the CO asked if he had it. He said no and noted the email and their own paperwork. She let it go but did say that he should have had it. Ugh! It's very frustrating to me that in something so very important that people are not on the same page and that this could have really slowed us down had she chosen to wait for that. Especially since we checked and double checked. I guess you get that everywhere but ...still frustrating! I'm sure Russell will come chime in and give you his report and I know he'll be filling out an Embassy review for the benifit of others.

So, we're both kind of in awe that this part is done with. Soooo many years of long distance communication, tens of thousands of dollars in travelling all over the world. The heartbreak of being denied entry. The year apart after living together for so long and this crazy process to get through. We can hardly believe that this time next week i'll be getting ready to go pick him up for good.

mama Nich, so glad things are settling in for you now.

Yes, Damian, 'lovestruck' is a good way to put it. Even after 10 years, I can't get enough of him.

Congratulations!!!! I am very happy for you two!!!!

[Gemmie 142]

Congratulations Kim! And Russ of course... I'm so happy for you guys...

[Susita 175]

Congratulations!!!!

I'm so happy for you guys!

I am in agreement with Jenni&Bo - PICS PICS and MORE PICS please.

I'm so nervous I haven't been able to function normally these past few days, knowing the interview is only 2 weeks away! And that I'll be seeing Luis for the first time in 7 months Oct 1st!!!!

[aleena 0]

CONGRATULATIONS KIM AND RUSS!!!!!!

i knew i would find your happy posting this morning so i went straight to the April thread before doing anything else!

We are happy sooooo happy for you!

Enjoy your happy ending after a beautiful love story!

Alina

[HiTech 0]

Congrats Kim.

5 Days to Alyonas interview. I know all should go well with no problems, but I feel as if Murphy wants to show his face on every step of this process.

Dale

[Nicoxcx 1]

Dont worry Dale, after the interview you will both be saying "wow, how easy was that?" , Like Kim mentioned with her mans interview, mines was more of a conversation I actually enjoyed it, hmmm .

Kim, Congrats! happy for you both, did you mention when Russ is going over there? I can imagine pretty snappy eh!?.

I will also be awaiting Wedding Photographs from all of the April Filers , maybe one day we will even be able to have some sort of get together eh!? .

[KimandRuss 0]

Thank you everyone.

For those curious, Russell will be flying in next Wednesday (nz time). 7 days, 8 hours...he will be back in my arms.

[IAMX 3,055]

Amazing. Congrats once again Kim and may you two have a wonderful life together.

Tears for you, as I can imagine what it's going to feel like with Betty at the airport with me once again. This time for good.

Congrats to the other approvals and good luck to those with upcoming interviews.

Edited September 17, 2008 by SRVT

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Thank you everyone.

Ahhh...gotta love the blushing bride. Still smiling for you and everybody else with an interview coming up.

Hey I started an AOS thread I hope you guys will join up with so we can keep in touch. It has this icon in the margin so you can spot it easier. This is a link http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=151527 so somebody come over and bump it. Kim??? Graham??? All of you??