July '08 filers

[Sweetjuly 1]

I can't work out who has been telling us porkies...the people we are speaking to since the 24th? The last person tonight?

We have 2 notices that say it will go out in a week. We rang after the holiday , and they told us nothing wrong with t..you aren't in AP...we just haven't sent it out.

And now they decide to put us in AP?

It's so annoying...I don't know I can believe a word any of them say.

man, i thought the misery ended once u got the noa2. sorry about this headache! I haaaate doing things over the phone. i rather drive down n talk to ppl face to face. only way things get done, in my experience. not that u can... just wish we could!

We have yet to find out if we are in AP, our file has been at NVC since the 18th of November

[Terri and Seb 0]

I have no idea what AP is either, could someone explain?

[babynursetobe 0]

AP is administrative processing.......usually done for background check

[cdneh 3,112]

After they approve...now that seems quite cart before the horse. Great thinking, Homeland Whatsit.

[Cham 3]

Whilst we could never condone "fibbing" GO FOR IT

And if thats what you could make then I guess thats all there interested in after all you could earn $90k a year but if you only work 4 days a yr you'll never get paid that. Does that make sense???

well WITH OT I can make up to 18, 200 and she is going to put on there that they are willing to give me the OT to make up the difference...

*bangs head..* I dont know what to do I am almost tempted just to have him come here get married and hide out for 10 years...we been through so much BS i feel like im drowning in it...I am BUSTING my ### to get an extra job and a lil peaved that my son could NOT tell me sooner SO i could have done SOMETHING sooner...Its not fair and I feel sooo crapped on...I do not care WHAT i have to do I will get him here even if I have to sell my soul to the devil.

I am SO depressed my head is pounding and I have to work today...I wish I had another day off to deal with this ####...I feel sooooooo dead inside right now..I try not to feel as if I failed him but I do BIG time

Meri

Get her to do the letter, especially if she is happy to do the letter which details your overtime, what a great boss you have that she is trying her hardest to get Kai here for you. Based on the 100% would you still come up short?

I know where you're coming from on having Kai with you no matter, i've said to Rob that if i was refused for any reason sod it i would be over with him anyway.

You have the determination to get it all sorted out chick, and i don't doubt for one minute you will suceed.

You have NOT failed him, you are trying your hardest to get it sorted and he knows that.

Hey all I cried reading this you all...I really needed to hear it!

I make 16,232 approx to 16890 is what we figured WITHOUT overtime tonight...THAT is over the 14,000 aka 100% for 2 people and SOOOOO close to 17500. GRRR

BUT I can make overtime and that happens about every other month...I have some checks that DO show the OT

It puts me OVER the 17500 so she said she will change the letter to state that I will make over 17500 with OT which she is happy to give me.

I MIGHT have a job for 12 to 15 hours a week. SO CROSS your fingers...I KNOW it will burn me OUT BUT i have to do what I have to do.

ALSO I have a question. I have not worked except starting last year for WAY over 10 years due to that accident

SO I have a REALLY low tax return and amount... I do not have ANYONE to be a Co sponser now AT all and lord knows I asked

I do still get SSI for 572 a month until I make OVER 18500. Some folks SAY you can count it AND others say no...

I PRAY they do not say WELL your tax return is BS and guess what because YOU dont have a super long work history its a no go...I am so lost right now I want to SCREAMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

[Terri and Seb 0]

Quick question for those US citizens who have visited their fiance's abroad in the UK. What did you say when they asked the reason for your visit? I'm going to visit Sebastian in 3 weeks (!!!!!) and I'm not really sure if I should be vague and say I'm visiting friends or if I should just say I'm visiting my fiance. I've entered the UK at least a dozen times while traveling/studying last year, but I just showed them my student visa and they didn't ask any questions. Do I need to bring back ties to the U.S. and all of that? I know the U.S. is notoriously strict, but I'd like to know if it's the same the other way around so I'm prepared! Unfortunately, I don't really have ties to the U.S. to show them...I'm a full time student and I live in university housing so I don't have a copy of my lease, I only have one bill in my name and I don't have a job. I doubt a letter stating I'm a full time student is particularly strong evidence.

If worse comes to worse, I can just say I'm visiting friends I made from studying abroad at Oxford last year. They could at least see the student visa in my passport to back it up.

Someone tell me I'm freaking out over nothing .

[Cham 3]

PS

here is the letter she prepared...what do you all think???

Dear Sir or Madam:

This letter is to confirm that Merilee E. Hartell is employed with us since May 15, 2008 on full time basis as Laundry Attendant/Housekeeping. Her annual salary is Approx. 16,892/year. With overtime it can be more and be between 17,750 to 18,400. Merilee E. Hartell does work overtime when we ask her and we are willing to give her more if she needs it to make over the 17,500.

I just do not want them to go well SO what you do not get the visa because of lack of work for 10 years...

PLUS I was married to some moron who would NOT work and he was an abusive control freak...SIGH I JUST WANT TO BE HAPPYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

[Terri and Seb 0]

PS

here is the letter she prepared...what do you all think???

Dear Sir or Madam:

This letter is to confirm that Merilee E. Hartell is employed with us since May 15, 2008 on full time basis as Laundry Attendant/Housekeeping. Her annual salary is Approx. 16,892/year. With overtime it can be more and be between 17,750 to 18,400. Merilee E. Hartell does work overtime when we ask her and we are willing to give her more if she needs it to make over the 17,500.

I just do not want them to go well SO what you do not get the visa because of lack of work for 10 years...

PLUS I was married to some moron who would NOT work and he was an abusive control freak...SIGH I JUST WANT TO BE HAPPYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

Well, I'm a bit of a stickler when it comes to professional writing (nursing/English double major right here!), so I'll show you how I would word it. Feel free to ignore my advice if you think it would offend whoever wrote the letter, this is just the part of my university writing center mentor coming through . First of all, "is employed" should be "has been employed" since they're talking about the month of May. Also, "approximately" does not need to be capitalized. Saying "annual" and "/year" is redundant, so I'd choose one or the other. They're missing a few dollar signs. And the rest of it could just use a little tweaking to sound a bit more professional.

"Dear Sir or Madam:

This letter is to confirm that Merilee E. Hartell has been employed with us since May 15, 2008. Her Laundry Attendant/Housekeeping position is full-time and her annual salary is approximately $16,892. However, Ms. Hartell often works overtime, which may increase her annual salary to between $17,750 and $18,400. We are more than willing to accommodate Ms. Hartell in her requests for overtime so that she may reach the set federal financial requirements for her foreign fiance to join her in the United States."

I hope that was helpful! And know that we're all wishing loads of good luck your way .

A bit off topic, but have any of you received private messages from the newly registered member godwill? I got a slightly creepy message asking for me to email him/her pictures and it said something like, "Remember, love knows no color". I got a little freaked out and sent the administrator a PM. I hope they ban people like that. Ugh.

Edited December 4, 2008 by Terri and Seb

[Cham 3]

PS

here is the letter she prepared...what do you all think???

Dear Sir or Madam:

This letter is to confirm that Merilee E. Hartell is employed with us since May 15, 2008 on full time basis as Laundry Attendant/Housekeeping. Her annual salary is Approx. 16,892/year. With overtime it can be more and be between 17,750 to 18,400. Merilee E. Hartell does work overtime when we ask her and we are willing to give her more if she needs it to make over the 17,500.

I just do not want them to go well SO what you do not get the visa because of lack of work for 10 years...

PLUS I was married to some moron who would NOT work and he was an abusive control freak...SIGH I JUST WANT TO BE HAPPYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

Well, I'm a bit of a stickler when it comes to professional writing (nursing/English double major right here!), so I'll show you how I would word it. Feel free to ignore my advice if you think it would offend whoever wrote the letter, this is just the part of my university writing center mentor coming through . First of all, "is employed" should be "has been employed" since they're talking about the month of May. Also, "approximately" does not need to be capitalized. Saying "annual" and "/year" is redundant, so I'd choose one or the other. They're missing a few dollar signs. And the rest of it could just use a little tweaking to sound a bit more professional.

"Dear Sir or Madam:

This letter is to confirm that Merilee E. Hartell has been employed with us since May 15, 2008. Her Laundry Attendant/Housekeeping position is full-time and her annual salary is approximately $16,892. However, Ms. Hartell often works overtime, which may increase her annual salary to between $17,750 and $18,400. We are more than willing to accommodate Ms. Hartell in her requests for overtime so that she may reach the set federal financial requirements for her foreign fiance to join her in the United States."

I hope that was helpful! And know that we're all wishing loads of good luck your way .

A bit off topic, but have any of you received private messages from the newly registered member godwill? I got a slightly creepy message asking for me to email him/her pictures and it said something like, "Remember, love knows no color". I got a little freaked out and sent the administrator a PM. I hope they ban people like that. Ugh.

YOU ROCK!!! Thank you dear one!

No but I got a creepy letter from someone asking me for nude photos!! I have NO idea who this MORON IS!!!

AND he used a name I know! ALthough it was not him! I would have killed the guy!

I swear! OR what about these ones: My mother is dying and I need your help with money one! I swear SCAM CENTRAL!

[Cham 3]

I hope with my boss showing that she will give me the OT they will say OKAY to it...BUT thinking JUST in case I should get a job (few extra hours a week) JUST IN CASE!

Not sure I do not want to wear myself thin as this job is hard sometimes and makes me so tired. I will do it though to ensure he comes HOME.

Also I am going to claim my sisters kids as they are living with me and she JUST started to work where I work. So taking THAT money from income tax and putting it in the bank

HOPE it makes a HUGE difference to them..I will do whatever it takes to get him home

NO NO I will not become a hooker though...SIGH 50 cents an hour WONT cut it folks

[Aubrey 10]

Weird PMs... I haven't gotten any like that so far. You did the right thing by letting an admin know.

It's getting really hard to keep my spirits up, but I'm trying. I just want a touch, or an RFE, or something to see my case will get looked at soon. These last couple of months I've worked my tail off with group project #######, getting my portfolio together, and my internship (which I'm glad is over!!!)... I'm just thinking it's about time something went in my favor. At least if I have to sit and wait longer for an approval, I hope Andy will get this job on Tuesday. He's been looking for 2 1/2 months, pounding the pavement every day... can't even find a job at McDonald's. It's really hard to keep my spirits up, like I said.

OK, back to trying in vain to get spry to work on my damn website. Ugh...

[Cham 3]

Weird PMs... I haven't gotten any like that so far. You did the right thing by letting an admin know.

It's getting really hard to keep my spirits up, but I'm trying. I just want a touch, or an RFE, or something to see my case will get looked at soon. These last couple of months I've worked my tail off with group project #######, getting my portfolio together, and my internship (which I'm glad is over!!!)... I'm just thinking it's about time something went in my favor. At least if I have to sit and wait longer for an approval, I hope Andy will get this job on Tuesday. He's been looking for 2 1/2 months, pounding the pavement every day... can't even find a job at McDonald's. It's really hard to keep my spirits up, like I said.

OK, back to trying in vain to get spry to work on my damn website. Ugh...

Sweetie I can completely understand how you feel!

I been bawling hard for two days now over this #######. I know we will get him here but its just FUSTRATING. I would love to see a touch as well.

Don't worry dear one IT WILL HAPPEN!!! Lots of hugs and prayers for us all!

HUGS!

meri

[Rob&Dawn 1]

No doubt about the June people. I'm getting to the point where I wanna call USCIS just to talk. They don't have to tell me about my app; we can just talk about anything...

You so made my day.

[kiwiana 2]

Sweetie I can completely understand how you feel!

I been bawling hard for two days now over this #######. I know we will get him here but its just FUSTRATING. I would love to see a touch as well.

Don't worry dear one IT WILL HAPPEN!!! Lots of hugs and prayers for us all!

HUGS!

meri

I don't want to confuse or complicate the issue about the 1-134 form at all but have you emailed the australian embassy about it?

I don't know about the australian one but the New Zealand embassy aren't too concerned about the petitioners income. As they will also look at how much funds the beneficiary can provide. so if the beneficiaries funds satisfy the consulate then there is no need for a co-sponsor

I was just thinking that IF that was the same with the australian embassy and Kai had some funds of his own then it may not be a problem. Of course once he is in the USA and you guys file AOS then you will have to be able to meet the poverty guidelines or get a co-sponsor, but that would give you a few more months to figure something out.

So maybe you or Kai could email the embassy and ask them what their requirements are?

just a thought...

[Rob&Dawn 1]

Whilst we could never condone "fibbing" GO FOR IT

And if thats what you could make then I guess thats all there interested in after all you could earn $90k a year but if you only work 4 days a yr you'll never get paid that. Does that make sense???

well WITH OT I can make up to 18, 200 and she is going to put on there that they are willing to give me the OT to make up the difference...

*bangs head..* I dont know what to do I am almost tempted just to have him come here get married and hide out for 10 years...we been through so much BS i feel like im drowning in it...I am BUSTING my ### to get an extra job and a lil peaved that my son could NOT tell me sooner SO i could have done SOMETHING sooner...Its not fair and I feel sooo crapped on...I do not care WHAT i have to do I will get him here even if I have to sell my soul to the devil.

I am SO depressed my head is pounding and I have to work today...I wish I had another day off to deal with this ####...I feel sooooooo dead inside right now..I try not to feel as if I failed him but I do BIG time

Meri

Get her to do the letter, especially if she is happy to do the letter which details your overtime, what a great boss you have that she is trying her hardest to get Kai here for you. Based on the 100% would you still come up short?

I know where you're coming from on having Kai with you no matter, i've said to Rob that if i was refused for any reason sod it i would be over with him anyway.

You have the determination to get it all sorted out chick, and i don't doubt for one minute you will suceed.

You have NOT failed him, you are trying your hardest to get it sorted and he knows that.

Hey all I cried reading this you all...I really needed to hear it!

I make 16,232 approx to 16890 is what we figured WITHOUT overtime tonight...THAT is over the 14,000 aka 100% for 2 people and SOOOOO close to 17500. GRRR

BUT I can make overtime and that happens about every other month...I have some checks that DO show the OT

It puts me OVER the 17500 so she said she will change the letter to state that I will make over 17500 with OT which she is happy to give me.

I MIGHT have a job for 12 to 15 hours a week. SO CROSS your fingers...I KNOW it will burn me OUT BUT i have to do what I have to do.

ALSO I have a question. I have not worked except starting last year for WAY over 10 years due to that accident

SO I have a REALLY low tax return and amount... I do not have ANYONE to be a Co sponser now AT all and lord knows I asked

I do still get SSI for 572 a month until I make OVER 18500. Some folks SAY you can count it AND others say no...

I PRAY they do not say WELL your tax return is BS and guess what because YOU dont have a super long work history its a no go...I am so lost right now I want to SCREAMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

Have you heard back from the Embassy as to 100% or 125%?

Regarding the SSI...count it, IMO you get it so it is revenue in. Regarding not having a long work history, you can prove the reason you didn't work and the fact as soon as you can you did...that has to count for something.