Any Dutch/American couples??

[lizandpat 0]

Hey Liz, has Pat received his green card yet? Johnny still hasn't received his but his brother got a letter in the mail stating that his will be sent out in three weeks yesterday and he didn't even file until MARCH!!! Not sure what California is up to, but it's starting to frustrate me.

Nope, he still hasn't gotten it. He just got his EAD in the mail on Saturday but they haven't touched our GC petition since 3/18! I don't know what is going on either but it's beginning to bug the he!! out of me!

[LindseyJohnnyK 1]

Nope, he still hasn't gotten it. He just got his EAD in the mail on Saturday but they haven't touched our GC petition since 3/18! I don't know what is going on either but it's beginning to bug the he!! out of me!

Johnny got his EAD a while ago, March I believe. We filed in January and the last time they touched our case was in February a couple weeks after his biometrics appointment. I'm just really annoyed because Johnny's brother got his green card [well it will be here in a couple of weeks] and we still haven't heard anything from them.... and his brother didn't even file until late March!!! We asked USCIS to send in an inquiry on Johnny's case, they did and got back to us a month later saying, "Your case was sent to the California Service Center February -something can't remember the date-, they will notify you by mail when they make their decision" I read it and was basically like "No ####### Sherlock" that was a complete waste of air talking to them because if that's all they can come up with in an inquiry than the help line is completely useless. [end rant]

Sigh... Maybe both Johnny and Pat will get their green cards in the mail around the same time.

[lizandpat 0]

Johnny got his EAD a while ago, March I believe. We filed in January and the last time they touched our case was in February a couple weeks after his biometrics appointment. I'm just really annoyed because Johnny's brother got his green card [well it will be here in a couple of weeks] and we still haven't heard anything from them.... and his brother didn't even file until late March!!! We asked USCIS to send in an inquiry on Johnny's case, they did and got back to us a month later saying, "Your case was sent to the California Service Center February -something can't remember the date-, they will notify you by mail when they make their decision" I read it and was basically like "No ####### Sherlock" that was a complete waste of air talking to them because if that's all they can come up with in an inquiry than the help line is completely useless. [end rant]

Sigh... Maybe both Johnny and Pat will get their green cards in the mail around the same time.

Wow...his brother is really lucky to get it that fast! Oh sheesh...you'd think they wouldn't tell you something you already know...stupid people!

Well, i hope your right and I hope they get them soon!!!

[LindseyJohnnyK 1]

Wow...his brother is really lucky to get it that fast! Oh sheesh...you'd think they wouldn't tell you something you already know...stupid people!

Well, i hope your right and I hope they get them soon!!!

Obnoxiously so, he got his K1 a lot faster than we received ours as well. Luck of the draw I suppose.

Yeah, I think they are just now starting to pick up the pace; and are apparently working from the top of their pile instead of the bottom where our cases are at. Haha [if that's the case, expect Pat's before Johnny gets his]

Edited May 27, 2010 by LindseyJohnnyK

[Wooden Tulips 0]

How is everyone? It's been awfully quiet here!

As far as visa stuff goes, Mark is STILL waiting to hear about the interview date. They received his packet 3 about 3 weeks ago. He called the embassy the other day and they said they've received it, but they are apparently backlogged. ARG! I just want the date so bad so I can book my flight! I need a vacation

[LindseyJohnnyK 1]

How is everyone? It's been awfully quiet here!

As far as visa stuff goes, Mark is STILL waiting to hear about the interview date. They received his packet 3 about 3 weeks ago. He called the embassy the other day and they said they've received it, but they are apparently backlogged. ARG! I just want the date so bad so I can book my flight! I need a vacation

Do you plan on being there for the interview?

[Wooden Tulips 0]

Do you plan on being there for the interview?

Yeah. I've been putting off visiting until we have the date so I can be sure I'm there. I know it's not mandatory but I love being in the Netherlands there. I have my friends there and Mark's family and I know it's going to be a while before we will be able to go back, so I figure I might as well go there while I have the chance. I also plan on bringing some of Mark's stuff back for him. He doesn't have much he wants to bring with him so paying the $50 for an extra suitcase is much more reasonable then standard shipping charges.

[LindseyJohnnyK 1]

Yeah. I've been putting off visiting until we have the date so I can be sure I'm there. I know it's not mandatory but I love being in the Netherlands there. I have my friends there and Mark's family and I know it's going to be a while before we will be able to go back, so I figure I might as well go there while I have the chance. I also plan on bringing some of Mark's stuff back for him. He doesn't have much he wants to bring with him so paying the $50 for an extra suitcase is much more reasonable then standard shipping charges.

Well that's nice. Good idea about the extra suitcase, it's a lot cheaper than trying to ship anything from there on top of having to deal with customs snooping through your stuff. Johnny knew someone that worked on the American Air force Base close by so he shipped his stuff from there which was nice because it was like shipping things from state to state instead of country to country.

How long do you plan on visiting and when does Mark plan on moving once he gets his visa?

I wanted to be there for Johnny's interview, but it never really worked out and then he booked his flight here for three weeks our from his interview date so there wasn't really a point in me heading there when he was going to turn around and come here.

I have thoroughly enjoyed all of my visits to the Netherlands, it's been great and sometimes I miss it, but maybe sometime soon Johnny and I can take a little vacation back there again.

[Wooden Tulips 0]

How long do you plan on visiting and when does Mark plan on moving once he gets his visa?

I wanted to be there for Johnny's interview, but it never really worked out and then he booked his flight here for three weeks our from his interview date so there wasn't really a point in me heading there when he was going to turn around and come here.

I have thoroughly enjoyed all of my visits to the Netherlands, it's been great and sometimes I miss it, but maybe sometime soon Johnny and I can take a little vacation back there again.

I'll likely be there 2.5-3 weeks. I don't want to be gone too long because I'm in the process of looking for a teaching job and most of the postings and interviews take place right when I plan on being there which really sucks. But the way I see it is that this is a majorly important thing for the both of us and we might as well experience it together. It only happens once

Mark wants to get out of there asap when he gets his visa. He says it's boring there, but I'm from New York so I always enjoy the relaxed pace of things over there.

[Peet 1]

Yeah. I've been putting off visiting until we have the date so I can be sure I'm there. I know it's not mandatory but I love being in the Netherlands there. I have my friends there and Mark's family and I know it's going to be a while before we will be able to go back, so I figure I might as well go there while I have the chance. I also plan on bringing some of Mark's stuff back for him. He doesn't have much he wants to bring with him so paying the $50 for an extra suitcase is much more reasonable then standard shipping charges.

It isn't mandatory, but they really like when people do that.

Jack came over for the interview, arrived 4 hours before and I picked him up from the airport.

Poor Jack, long flight, no sleep and than dragging his luggage with him through Amsterdam, on the tram and after the interview 3 more hours traveling by bus and train.

People from the Embassy were really great about the fact he had everything with him and made sure his laptop and suitcase were looked after when he was in. This even though they tell you not to bring anything.

[Wooden Tulips 0]

It isn't mandatory, but they really like when people do that.

Jack came over for the interview, arrived 4 hours before and I picked him up from the airport.

Poor Jack, long flight, no sleep and than dragging his luggage with him through Amsterdam, on the tram and after the interview 3 more hours traveling by bus and train.

People from the Embassy were really great about the fact he had everything with him and made sure his laptop and suitcase were looked after when he was in. This even though they tell you not to bring anything.

Wow that's amazing. I'm so dead after the flight. I never sleep on the plane. I just can't sleep while in motion. Usually when I get to Amsterdam, after getting my luggage and stuff, I'm good for 15 minutes to greet Mark and whoever else decided to come along, and then I'm just out--not sleeping--but in a zombie-like state. And then the train ride. and then the transfer to another train. and then the bus ride. All the while, not sleeping! but making whiney incoherent words Carrying all his luggage through Amsterdam.... wow. It's frustrating for me just to get my bags on the train.... and that's with the two of us!

That's great that Jack could use his last bit of energy to take care of what needed to be taken care of. I'm sure the excitement of it all helped get him through with a smile on his face. I'm sure he doesn't regret a minute of it.

[brian89 2]

Can someone maybe help me with two questions about filling out the I-129F

- Point 2 Adress (number and street)

In Holland the number comes after the street. Can I just leave it like that.

So "Lange weg 16" or "16 Lange weg"?

- Place of Birth

Say this in English or in Dutch?

So "Den Haag" or "The Heague"?

Thank you!

[letty 1]

Can someone maybe help me with two questions about filling out the I-129F

- Point 2 Adress (number and street)

In Holland the number comes after the street. Can I just leave it like that.

So "Lange weg 16" or "16 Lange weg"? Lange weg 16

- Place of Birth

Say this in English or in Dutch?

So "Den Haag" or "The Heague"? Den Haag

Thank you!

[brian89 2]

Thank you!

Other question: Does my US fiance need a birth certifacte from me for filling the I-129f?

[Wooden Tulips 0]

Thank you!

Other question: Does my US fiance need a birth certifacte from me for filling the I-129f?

For the I-129F only the USC needs to submit a copy of the Birth certificate. You will need an international birth certificate for your interview in Amsterdam.