June DCF filers, gather together!

[Penguin_ie 5,996]

I hope other VJers who filed/ will file their I-130 in June 08 will join me in this thread.

I realise DCF timelines vary widely depending on country, and the processes can be quite different too, so the amount of support/ tips we can give each other may be less than those of K1/ K3 filers, but I think it would still be nice to have a thread for those of us who filed DCF in June, to compare timelines and just chat and give emotional- and practical- support through this difficult time.

[camistanbul 0]

I hope other VJers who filed/ will file their I-130 in June 08 will join me in this thread.

I realise DCF timelines vary widely depending on country, and the processes can be quite different too, so the amount of support/ tips we can give each other may be less than those of K1/ K3 filers, but I think it would still be nice to have a thread for those of us who filed DCF in June, to compare timelines and just chat and give emotional- and practical- support through this difficult time.

We filed a bit earlier than you, but just by a month! Our process seems to be going quite quickly, but I think

mostly because I thought our interview date would end up being in September or beyond (it's in August).

Good luck to you!

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Cool idea! anything I can do to help, just scream. Ok, don't scream, but do tell

[kaffy 2]

Another June DCF filer joining in

We are lodging our I-130 at the Consulate next Thursday.. I really really hope I can have my (2nd) interview by the end of August since my husband is moving back then to start grad school and I don't want to be apart from him for too long

G'luck all!!

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

Cool idea! anything I can do to help, just scream. Ok, don't scream, but do tell

Ditto from me! There's a few of us DCF vets around here that are always happy to help.

[Penguin_ie 5,996]

Cam- hope my interview will happen as soon as yours! Would love to be in the US for Thanksgiving or even Christmas, but I think early 2009 is more realistic- there are few Irish DCF timelines so it is difficult to estimate.

Where do you all plan on moving to and why? We were first looking at Colorado Springs as I like the climate there, but in the end decided on NW Arkansas as my husband has family there which is important now we have kids, plus the unemployment is very low and we can get a large house for a small price! I am not looking forward to the heat though, I don't do well in the heat.

[camistanbul 0]

Cam- hope my interview will happen as soon as yours! Would love to be in the US for Thanksgiving or even Christmas, but I think early 2009 is more realistic- there are few Irish DCF timelines so it is difficult to estimate.

Where do you all plan on moving to and why? We were first looking at Colorado Springs as I like the climate there, but in the end decided on NW Arkansas as my husband has family there which is important now we have kids, plus the unemployment is very low and we can get a large house for a small price! I am not looking forward to the heat though, I don't do well in the heat.

Yes... I am surprised that ours is moving as quickly as it is, but I am wondering if we'll get held up with administrative processing. Since we're in Turkey, I think it's something we may have to deal with, but I'm not sure. I suppose we'll find out at the interview!

We're aiming for a pre-Thanksgiving departure from Turkey. We'll actually be moving to Colorado Springs (!) as it is where my parents are. (it does have a great climate, by the way!) We'll stay with them until I can land a good, solid job. I used to work in animation so it will take a bit of networking to get back into it again. My personal goal is to move to Portland, as I think it's a nice city and I think my husband would like living there too. My husband is worried about moving to a conservative, closed-minded place, but I think Portland should surprise him. Personally, I am really looking forward to being somewhere green again. I love Istanbul, but I'm tired of the traffic and dealing with so many people!

Keep us posted with how everything goes!

[Leah132 0]

I'm a june filer from Chile We already have our final interview date set for July 9, so it's been smooth sailing so far! Hopefully we won't have any problems with the packet we have to turn in at the interview, which is just the affidavit and medical things. I can't believe how quickly this has gone.

[Penguin_ie 5,996]

Wow Leah, looks like Chile is super fast!

We got the DS-230 instructions today, yay! I think that is kinda like NOA2? I have all the info and should be able to send it back on Monday. In Ireland, the process then is that the embassy sends you interview appointment and medical info, and from the limited info I have that usually happens within 3 months, so with a bit of luck we will be over in the US by Christmas, maybe even Thanksgiving (my husband keeps boasting about the turducken he makes- sausage meat in a chicken in a duck in a turkey- but our oven here is not big enough!).

[kaffy 2]

Husband and I lodged the I-130 petition at the Consulate here a couple of days ago. They said the estimated processing time for the Adam Walsh check is about 2 weeks and I should receive my Packet 3 soon after.

good luck to everybody else!

[gshennen 0]

My wife filed our I-130 and her G-325, and at the same time I filed my DS230 Part 1, Police Cearance, Statement of Readiness etc at the same time two weeks ago in Auckland, NZ.

Documents were assessed, and we got given an interview date and medical instructions there and then (interview on 19 August). My wife had to swear an oath, and we were able to go. Our case should be pretty straight forward. We have been married for 2 and a bit years, have two small children and all our T's are crossed and our i's dotted.

Had medical done last Wednesday. Just awaiting the results of the blood tests to make sure that I have had all of the vaccinations that I need (should be fine).

Everything else is all ready, and am just awaiting the interview in August now.

Been very smooth sailing so far. Lets hope it continues.

Cheers

Grant

[faith0922 0]

HI, We filed our I-130 at the Perth consulate in June10. Still waiting for results from the Adam Walsh Act check. Patiently waiting...

[LA80 3]

We did our I-130 on June 5th, got approved immediately, but now waiting for continuation although they said they would call us in 15-20 days to tell us what other documents to supply. Well, it will be a month on Saturday, and we are waiting and waiting, and would be easier if noone mentioned 15-20 days. I think I'm gonna set up a bed next to mailbox as well, just in case.

[kaffy 2]

I got my Packet 3 this morning We filed the I-130 last Thursday and the Adam Walsh check took us a week

[kaffy 2]

Hi all... how are your DCFs coming along?