APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers

[catknit 144]

Hey all!

Just a quick update - my SO had his interview today and we got the same 221(g) that others thru New Delhi have recieved in the last few weeks. We're going to overwhelm them with the paperwork requested and hope for the best...

Such is life I guess.

Here is hoping for good news on our front soon!

Lauren

[KimandRuss 0]

Congratulations Lizzie! I hope your AP is speedy and that your man is home with you asap!

Lauren, you seemed to sense all along that a little AP might be coming with New Delhi. I hope it's very quick for you.

We're scurrying a bit to get things ready for Saturday morning. It may be a bit cold and we really wanted to stay outside but we're not stressing... after all we've been through to get here, it's just not allowed! Russell's family is getting up at the time we'll be married (4am Sunday morning NZ time) to toast us with some bubbly. How very sweet of them I thought. Can't wait to do this properly, with them here, in April.

Have a great day April! Happy thoughts... we're all getting there.

[brian87 0]

Well, visa is in hand. The actual interview was very minimal.

Only seven questions were asked.

1. What is the name of your fiance?

2. What is the profession of your fiance?

3. What is your profession?

4. How did you meet?

5. How long have you been dating?

6. Do you plan on working in the U.S.?

7. Have you ever had any immigration problems?

Then, okay you are approved for your visa. They never once asked to see any photographs or any proof of relationship. The whole conversation lasted less than 5 minutes, and literally every answer was a one or two word answer.

I am thankful it was soooooooo simple. But, at the same time, it seemed anti-climatic.

Brian

[moroccousa 0]

Hey all! I have a weird question -- I want to see if this has happened to any of you

I just got a call on my cell phone (my permanent number) from a 301 area code, saying it was the Casablanca consulate, (maybe it was, it just wasn't a Moroccan number, of course I am sure the Embassy can arrange that sort of thing) and the woman said that my fiancé's visa had been approved! I was obviously so excited. They said that he would be getting a call from them in the next day or two!! That is super fast! I was just wondering if this had happened to any of you, especially those who had to go through AP, (his interview was yesterday!) because I was a tiny bit suspicious that this was actually part of the AP process....but I called Simo up instantly anyways, and told him the good news!

I mean, nothings certain till the visa is in the passport and the passport is in hand, but this is good news nonetheless!

Has this happened to any of you?

Thanks!

[catknit 144]

moroccousa -

I don't know about the visa thing - but the weird phone number thing I've seen before. If you still have the number in your caller id you can google it. Sometimes overseas called are routed thru local switches and the id picks up that number instead. My SO would call and it would be the next area code over and I couldn't figure out how that was happening. So I googled it and found the answer that way...

OK - I'm sure you were hoping for visa info but this is all I have info on...

For AP to only be a few days rocks. Hope it's the call and that that visa will be in hand soon!!!

[Susita 175]

Congrats to everyone who's getting their Visas and having easy interviews!

Luis is here, we're enjoying every minute of it. Right now I'm at work and he's home watching soccer LOL, enjoying life. Today's my birthday so we're going out for 2fers at Applebees with some friends... the first birthday I get to spend with him, I'm so excited!

Good luck everybody! With the AOS process, weddings, etc!

[HighwayStar 0]

Happy birthday, Suzy! I really hope I'll get to spend mine in December with my love in the US.. I'm stuck here because of matters related to my late aunt's estate, and my dear brother is not helping me at all. As things stand, I can't even arrange for the movers to take my stuff away, since it can't enter the US before I am there. I am so very tired, stressed and discouraged... Michael left on Wednesday, and we weren't even able to say to each other, in three weeks we'll be together for good. Well, unfortunately you don't get to choose your relatives, and I was definitely not lucky with my brother....

[enchantedtikiman 0]

Congrats Brian!

We finally got our interview date : 11/5/08

[brian87 0]

Congrats Brian!

We finally got our interview date : 11/5/08

I wish you the best on the interview. It is nice to know that the waiting game is over for the moment. Atlanta looks to have a 3/4 month average for AOS. I so don't look forward to filling out more paperwork. I just wanna have fun.

Brian

[catknit 144]

Can I ask for some advice? I'm asking around...

Our embassy has asked me to write an affidivat explaining how we met and about our relationship. I've sat down to write it about a million times - okay more like 10. But I'm finding it difficult. I'm having an issue with balancing pure data/facts and relationship "stuff". I can construct a time line, I can say where I was when and I can explain how I feel but I don't know how much of both they want or even what length would be appropriate. Sure, I could write a 10 page mini-disertation but I can also write a 2 page synposis. Also, I figure this may be the place to explain why I wasn't able to attend the interview? I'm just conflicted.

I don't know of any other April filers who had this specific item to work on but I'm looking for guidance...something!

Oh and my senator's office stinks. I left a message with the immigration liason yesterday - her voice mail stated calls will be returned in 24 hours. 25 hours later I'm back on the phone leaving a second message....The other senator is in the middle of his re-election campaign and the congressman for my district is not seeking re-election so the office is taking no new cases. I'm debating calling them and begging for merely a letter of support - no other help, just a letter.

I would have been much happier with AP for security reasons/namechecks. Having our relationship's bonafides questioned is just so disheartening.

[Abe -n- Verito 0]

Congrats to everyone who's getting their Visas and having easy interviews!

Luis is here, we're enjoying every minute of it. Right now I'm at work and he's home watching soccer LOL, enjoying life. Today's my birthday so we're going out for 2fers at Applebees with some friends... the first birthday I get to spend with him, I'm so excited!

Good luck everybody! With the AOS process, weddings, etc!

HAPPY BDAY SUZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HUGS N KISSES FOR YOU

SORRY IM LATE BUT I JUST GOT HOME FROM WORK

[JBean 0]

Can I ask for some advice? I'm asking around...

Our embassy has asked me to write an affidivat explaining how we met and about our relationship. I've sat down to write it about a million times - okay more like 10. But I'm finding it difficult. I'm having an issue with balancing pure data/facts and relationship "stuff". I can construct a time line, I can say where I was when and I can explain how I feel but I don't know how much of both they want or even what length would be appropriate. Sure, I could write a 10 page mini-disertation but I can also write a 2 page synposis. Also, I figure this may be the place to explain why I wasn't able to attend the interview? I'm just conflicted.

I don't know of any other April filers who had this specific item to work on but I'm looking for guidance...something!

Oh and my senator's office stinks. I left a message with the immigration liason yesterday - her voice mail stated calls will be returned in 24 hours. 25 hours later I'm back on the phone leaving a second message....The other senator is in the middle of his re-election campaign and the congressman for my district is not seeking re-election so the office is taking no new cases. I'm debating calling them and begging for merely a letter of support - no other help, just a letter.

I would have been much happier with AP for security reasons/namechecks. Having our relationship's bonafides questioned is just so disheartening.

My letter is about four pages single spaced. Four pages was enough to cover the kind of detail they seemed to want, and much longer and I thought they just might not read it.

I definitely put some of the reasons why I love him in there - I get the impression that they want that because they ask us to explain why we decided to get engaged and you can't take love out of that equation. I also referenced the other supporting docs in the letter itself because I get the distinct impression that the first time around they didn't bother looking at the other materials or didn't understand them...

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Happy Wedding Day Kim & Russ

[Nicoxcx 1]

I concur!, Happy Wedding day Kim & Russ, I am sure you both have photographs to share!? (Does the wedding dance, whatever that is!)

[Susita 175]

Yay! Happy wedding day!!!

You guys deserve it!