APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers

[Amanda+Stephen 0]

Hi folks.... well, we're official!

Well, as stated... we've finaly got the paperwork sent yesterday and we're stoked about that! It was no easy task though!

Congratulations!!!! I know you've both been waiting a long time for this ... I'm so happy for both of you.

Side note - I know the frustration of the computer problems, ran into a similar situation, but months before we filed. I found some software called Knoppix (it's basically like Linux) and with a flash drive and the Knoppix DVD I burned, I was able to recover all our old emails, chat logs, etc. and everything else I wanted off the harddrive, then reformatted it. So if need be, do a search online for Knoppix, you might be able to recover everything you need/want (just an idea).

Congratulations again, I hope the process goes quickly for you both and all the other April filers!!!!

[KimandRuss 0]

Hi Amanda, thanks for that. I actually create and maintain websites, write scripts and fix computers for a living so I do know I can hopefully recover my info at some stage but this was all the night before we filed soooooo that's why so much stress. Thanks tho, I appreciate the info!

[Amanda+Stephen 0]

Hi Amanda, thanks for that. I actually create and maintain websites, write scripts and fix computers for a living so I do know I can hopefully recover my info at some stage but this was all the night before we filed soooooo that's why so much stress. Thanks tho, I appreciate the info!

I figured you were computer savvy after having read your post!!! I just thought I'd share the info on Knoppix, because I had never heard of it. I do programming and have for 10+ years, and still had never heard of it, and I thought it was a pretty cool piece of software.

I can only imagine how that was for you, I mean I went into a panic and it was 2+ months before we were filing. I'm sorry you had to go through the stress, but very happy you were able to get it all back together!!! I'm sure you'll be fine with everything you did send.

So now you can de-stress a little with it sent off. I just am happy to see you got to the point of filing. You've been around offering encouragement and support for all of us filing before you. Thanks for that!!!

Here's to a speedy journey for the two of you!!!

[brian87 0]

Hi folks.... well, we're official!

And once your check clears and you get your NOA1, you will feel so much better. I am quite content now knowing that mine is in a folder home, in a quiet cardboard box subdivision with other 129F's waiting to be processed.

Brian

[KimandRuss 0]

Brian, it seems (by checking others timelines) that our check should be cashed on Monday....or maybe Tuesday since it's a holiday. Never looked forward to my bank account going down more!

[Nicoxcx 1]

Nice of you to finally join us Kim! heres to a speedy cheque cashing .

We tried to get our number from the cheque, but it is completely unreadable, we made out the EAc though

[KimandRuss 0]

I will NOT be happy if I can't read that number!

[Susita 175]

Hello everyone. My name is Suzy and I'm an April filer as well (I actually just sent in the packet today) It was a big load off of my shoulders. My fiancé is from Perú, we met over 2 years ago on the internet (before that I was soooo against meeting people on the internet, funny how things turn out). I've been to Perú twice, the first time for almost a month and the second time for only 9 days. I miss my hunny. It's hard. Skype saves my life every day.

I'm so excited. I can't wait for this to be all approved so he can be here. To be honest, I wouldn't care where we were as long as we were together, but due to the fact that I have two kids from a previous relationship, I can't move away. My mom would kill me if grandma couldn't be with her muchkins, lol.

So I just wanted to say congratulations to all for starting the process & wish us all luck!

[HighwayStar 0]

As some of you may remember, we originally were February filers, but lost almost two months due to my fiancé check being rejected because it had a different address (I wonder why it took them that long to realize it, but I also know we shouldn't be surprised about anything at this point). Our petition was sent for the second time on March 28, but as our NOA1 was sent on April 1, I suppose we can consider ourselves April filers as well!

I've been checking the USCIS website almost every day, and we haven't had any touches so far - though I know it's not really that important. Let's just hope VSC starts churning out approvals by early May, since it seems to have somewhat slowed down in the past few weeks.

A smooth, safe journey to everyone!

[Sal and Jay 2]

As some of you may remember, we originally were February filers, but lost almost two months due to my fiancé check being rejected because it had a different address (I wonder why it took them that long to realize it, but I also know we shouldn't be surprised about anything at this point). Our petition was sent for the second time on March 28, but as our NOA1 was sent on April 1, I suppose we can consider ourselves April filers as well!

I've been checking the USCIS website almost every day, and we haven't had any touches so far - though I know it's not really that important. Let's just hope VSC starts churning out approvals by early May, since it seems to have somewhat slowed down in the past few weeks.

A smooth, safe journey to everyone!

Good luck with a smooth and fast journey

[Nicoxcx 1]

lol yeah Kim, My Fiance spent a good couple others complaining to me about people not buying decent scanners & stampers

Welcome Suzy! Atleast now you have started the process now all you have to do is wait for a NOA1 to make the entire thing Official, and then try not to let checking The USCIS website take over your life!, I have lost hope in it not taking over my life .

Welcome Highway Star! nice to see you have your NOA1, Me and my Fiance also lost about a month because our paperwork got lost, somewhere (dont ask me where lol) so I know how it feels to finally get it there to get its own folder!

[william_wallace 8]

Let hope everyone filing in April goes well, and those before and after. I have just sent my fiance my documents today. She's hoping to get it at Vermont by the end of the month.

[KimandRuss 0]

Hi Suzy...congratulations on getting your packet sent! Doesn't it feel great?! It's good to have you with us!

Hi again HighwayStar... I do remember you and am so sorry you had to go through that! Did you post your experience in the RFE or any of the other sticky topics? Hmm not sure where you'd put it... It just seems that many people had a different address on their check and it didn't matter but others should know that there is at least one picky adjuticator that will send the package back if they don't match! Anyway, you're on your way now! Hope you see a quick approval!

Hi Sal and Jay

Nico.. these people HAVE to know we are dependent on seeing their stamp. I'm with your fiance... not good that you can't read the numbers! We don't need that 'one more thing' to frustrated us!

Hi WW (my maiden name was Wallace btw ) glad you got ur docs off to the states. I hope you guys can get your package to VT soon so you can join us!

Well, the weather is just beautiful here in Massachusetts. I remember thinking back in September, when Russell was 'booted', that we just needed to get through the rough winter and once the nicer weather was here we'd be well on our way... now that our petition has been sent and the sun is warm, it really feels that much closer! I really do hope they get through these petitions as quickly as they were in January. One month sounds good to me! The NZ consulate is very quick as well so it looks like just about 4-6 weeks from approval to interview date. I'm quite sure my honey will be calling them to expedite too! So, here within 2 months sound too unreasonable?? From others timelines we know it's possible... I hope we're all as lucky!

[prettynpink 0]

B) Hi there!!

Best of luck to all of us ..We filed this april too and the wait begins...................

GOD BLESS..........

[Sal and Jay 2]

B) Hi there!!

Best of luck to all of us ..We filed this april too and the wait begins...................

GOD BLESS..........

Good luck with your journey