APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers

[GrahamandMegan 1]

Nothing new on Igor's site today

Hopefully they get their fingers out soon and start pumping out these approvals.

I'm sitting in my little dungeon, I mean bedroom, in Stornoway for the last time. This ordeal is over tomorrow at 1.45pm when I get on the ferry and I get to see my parents at 4.30pm that day

[enchantedtikiman 0]

desenchantee, feels o' so good doesn't it?

Please do let us know if you are touched again tomorrow.

yep Kim, was touched again today

keep on violating me!!

I wonder if there is some pattern going on at VSC??

[GrahamandMegan 1]

desenchantee, feels o' so good doesn't it?

Please do let us know if you are touched again tomorrow.

yep Kim, was touched again today

keep on violating me!!

I wonder if there is some pattern going on at VSC??

There is definitely something funny going on that's for sure!!! Everyone how gets touched then gets touched again the next working day, bizarre!!!

[GrahamandMegan 1]

Now 84 February NOA1 people have approval (85%)

[KimandRuss 0]

yep Kim, was touched again today

keep on violating me!!

I wonder if there is some pattern going on at VSC??

Veeeerrrrrryyy interesting! Well, except that now i'm going to sit here speculating on what they're doing and watching everyone's timelines! Database checks perhaps?

Well at least you know that perhaps your approval will come exactly one week from ours!

Graham, I didn't forget about you buddy! Trying to plan my daughter's sweet sixteen party tomorrow and we have a houseful! Have a safe trip home and i'll pm you once i'm set to go.

[GrahamandMegan 1]

Have fun with the sweet 16 Kim, you're not having MTV do my Super Sweet 16 are you?!?!?!

Has anyone at all seen where Brian is these days???

Oh and make that 85 now have NOA2 from February, 86% complete now

[KimandRuss 0]

graham. Is it not ridiculous the parties those kids have???? I will admit that I spoil my kids more than most but ummm yeah, I don't care if you've got money or not, that's just crazy to spend that kind of dough on a party for a 16 y/o ...especially one who obviously just 'expects' it. Gotta question those parenting skills! I mean, what happens when those kids don't grow up to be trophy wives or god for bid...ever have to get a job and work for their $$$???

Well it was nice to see something coming from Vermont last night and, as much as i'd love to see April approvals, it was good to see that they are catching up on those 'left behind'. It just seems fair and just. Now lets get on with the rest of us!

No idea where Brian is. Maybe he's just taking a mental health break from the wait ...although that really doesn't sound like Brian. I do hope he checks in soon just to let us know he's ok.

I know there are a lot of other April filers out there 'browsing' ( I see your names viewing the thread when i'm here! ) Please come join the conversation even if you don't think you have anything to add. It helps everyone to know we're not alone.

Have a great start to your weekend folks! Here's hoping the new month brings us all much joy!

[HighwayStar 0]

Thanks for the invitation.. I tend to be a bit shy around forums, unless I've been there a long time (which doesn't happen often). Still no changes in our situation.. Last touch (probably the only one) was on April 22, and tomorrow it will be two months since our petition was received by VSC. I try not to think about it too often, and avoid checking the USCIS site every day.... However, waiting is not easy, especially when one is closer to 50 than 40 as in my case, and feels the waste of every day very keenly.

These days Michael, my fiancé, is moving into our new home, which was bought on Wednesday (he represented me, since I don't want to visit the US when the visa is being processed). I should've been there with him, but the paranoia of our fellow human beings has prevented me from doing so. I won't say anything else about the issue, because when I once did here on VJ I got a couple of unpleasant responses... The only thing I will venture to say is that I can't help feeling we are being treated with unnecessary cruelty, especially those of us who, like me, have already left more than half of their lives behind them.

[Fernanda O. 0]

Thank you everyone for the advices on my HHR issue!

I´ve decided to apply for the waiver, I think that´ll be staying on the safe side. That´ll probably make my wait a little longer, but I just can´t stand the idea of having the visa denied or not being able to use it...

I contacted the brazilain embassy to get the no objection letter and turns out the responsible for it there is an old lady who doesn´t know how to deal with computers and takes forever to understand my questions... I think it´s awesome that they keep the older employees, but really, right now it just feels like my patience is being tested.

Does anybody else check the visa status twice a day? =)

HighwayStar: you´re afraid of being denied at the POE????? I took my chances last month and had no problems at all, didn´t enevn mention my fiance.

[Ana&D 0]

Fernanda, I think you are right Better to be armed than sorry Hope you will get your waiver really soon!

Well, we still hasn't seen NOA 1. Am speculating with numbers a lot lately, which makes my fiance laugh really hard . We found a new way of communication yesterday - he was trying to fix my computer for me through remote access program. Felt so close to him, watching my mouse move on its own. LOL.

Higway Star, waiting ain't easy regardless of age, unfortunatelly. I'm in my early twenties and still feel like I'm waisting time, since everything for me this days is "temporary". Temporary job, temporary living with da parents . It's like my life is put on hold for now. Untill US governmnet grants me permission to be with my man. The thing is, the whole process is aimed at preventing fraud, but yet so many ppl out there are still marrying for the visa only. And yet, us, people who actually can't wait to be with someone across the border have to learn patience...

Well, it's couple more months. And it's finally summer in Ukraine. Considering the fact that I can't stand to be cold, am so happy winter/spring is over .

[Fernanda O. 0]

I know the feeling of putting your life on hold... I´m graduating college and wanted to start graduate school, but that´ll have to wait til next year. I´ve said no to good jobs because they didn´t pay good, only had a chance of growing, but I´m not gonna be here for the growing part, what I really need is money, so I got a job I don´t like and has no future but pays better... I don´t feel like going out or doing anything at all, I´m just waiting... Talking though the computer isn´t too exciting either. He´ll miss my graduation and valentine´s day in Brazil (June 12th, I´ll be SO depressed) I´m missing his family reunion and birthday. I´m 23 and still haven´t learned how to be patient I want everything for yesterday! I feel like I´m waiting to start my life!

I wish people from VCS would read all this, right?

[enchantedtikiman 0]

Well, we still hasn't seen NOA 1.

Most likely it will come this week....

Where do you live in Ukraine? My love is in Lviv. I've been to Kiev and Kharkov in the past...

By the way, it's great that you write and speak English. Olenka is able to as well

Edited May 31, 2008 by desenchantee

[Ana&D 0]

I know the feeling of putting your life on hold... I´m graduating college and wanted to start graduate school, but that´ll have to wait til next year. I´ve said no to good jobs because they didn´t pay good, only had a chance of growing, but I´m not gonna be here for the growing part, what I really need is money, so I got a job I don´t like and has no future but pays better... I don´t feel like going out or doing anything at all, I´m just waiting... Talking though the computer isn´t too exciting either. He´ll miss my graduation and valentine´s day in Brazil (June 12th, I´ll be SO depressed) I´m missing his family reunion and birthday. I´m 23 and still haven´t learned how to be patient I want everything for yesterday! I feel like I´m waiting to start my life!

I wish people from VCS would read all this, right?

OMG, Fernanda, we have so much in common. I'm going through exact same things as you are right now! I graduated college, did my US internship and planned to go home for graduate school and decent job. Instead I met the most wonderful man, fell in love and now have to be patient and wait, wait, wait and be happy with my two part-time jobs, which are nothing exciting but do pay well so I can save smth up. You know what will be real overkill, if u tell me that your future husband resides in Florida, cause if VCS hurrys up and allows me into the country I'll be moving to Orlando . All I can say, we have to learn and be patient. As hard as it is. I just stay focused on the happy future we ought to have. And do my best to include him in all major happenings in my life even if it is through telephone/internet. Both him and his family try to keep me posted as much as they can too.

Both VCS and CCS need to read this and understand how much power over people emotions and feelings and happily-ever-afters they have!

[Ana&D 0]

Well, we still hasn't seen NOA 1.

Most likely it will come this week....

Where do you live in Ukraine? My love is in Lviv. I've been to Kiev and Kharkov in the past...

By the way, it's great that you write and speak English. Olenka is able to as well

Thanks! I hope we get it soon

I live in Rivne, which is like hour and a half away from Lviv. Actually, Lviv is one of my fav. cities in Ukraine because of the architecture. I lived in Kiev for a while but now am staying home with my parents while the process gets done, gives me a chanse to spend time with the fam. before I move.

My English is pretty good, since I lived in the US for way too long Did many programs as a student. Actually, a lot of Ukrainians speak English just because we are required to learn it in school. After Olenka moves to the States she'll be speaking with little acsent in a very short while, know from personal experience . By the way, I just adore how you call her "Olenka", Americans rarely use shorter and, how do you say that, cute (maybe ), versions of our names. It's usually Anna, Olena, Olga . I know that should mean a lot to her!

[enchantedtikiman 0]

By the way, I just adore how you call her "Olenka",

Yes, I like to call her that and she likes it very much. Sometimes Elen too....

How did you and Dave meet in Florida? Was it spring break? On a beach ?? heh

gives me a chanse to spend time with the fam. before I move.

yes, definitely a good idea. You are a good daughter

Edited May 31, 2008 by desenchantee