January '09 I-129 filers at CSC

[Nik+Heather 121]

Maybe I was a little harsh about Vegas - especially for an off the strip wedding... But I still have this drunken elopement impression that won't be shaken.... There is one really good major point in Vegas' favor - there are LOTS of cheapy flights to be had into their airport from all over the US, and lots of hotels!

My friend had her reception at Turtle Bay (same as the ceremony). It was pretty, you could see and hear the northern shore surf, and they had a walls-optional chapel (so if it rains or is too windy, there are windows instead of open pavillion).

Hawaii gets a lot of destination weddings as well (actually, on the form they had us fill out on the plane they asked if we were coming there to get married!!), I'm sure there are lots of coordinators or even websites that can help you plan....Also, check out the Polynesian Cultural Center on Oahu. It looked really big (easy to find- on all the maps, including the cartoon tourist ones!) and might do weddings (I don't know) but they do have luaus - maybe a good activity for all your guests the night before? Turtle Bay was beautiful, but there aren't many economical hotels around the North Shore, so everyone but Nik and I was a 90 minute drive away down in Honolulu. It wasn't too much of a burden, but also, all the guests were comfortable driving on the right side of the road! If you choose Hawaii, we have good things to say about vacation rentals! They come in all sizes Studios -> 5Br.

I had thought about the burden of travel on people - I have family and friends spread out all over the country, but my parents are in town. We are trying to offset his family's cost (since their airfare will be higher than anyone else's) by giving them preference for the available guest rooms at my/my parents' house and/or picking up their hotel rooms. I also just thought it would be easier to plan it all locally - I can go to the site and watch the sunset and make a timeline of how pretty the colors are at what points, choose picture sites etc...

Also - in a nod to the actual topic (I LIKE talking about weddings though - it's our thread, we are allowed to derail it!) - No snail mail. I'm saving my extra check of USCIS for after California closes in another couple hours.

[laura819 0]

still nothing no touches, no hardcopy, nothing! anyone else?

[minnew 4]

still nothing no touches, no hardcopy, nothing! anyone else?

Nothing here, but if it were mailed out we still have not received it, that is if I do not receive any emails or case status online!

[laura819 0]

still nothing no touches, no hardcopy, nothing! anyone else?

Nothing here, but if it were mailed out we still have not received it, that is if I do not receive any emails or case status online!

I'm still holding out hope...my NOA1 was issued 1/15 and I didnt receive the hard copy until 1/23, so theres still time haha. And when i did get the hard copy of NOA1, it was after I felt like it wouldnt come until the next week. so i need to get to that point for noa2, then it will come haha

[jldut80 0]

I see another Jan filer was approved today. Fingers crossed for the rest of us!! I wasnt that concerned with it all when i first sent the package in because i thought it would take a while, but now that approval could be around the corner i am almost as obsessive as the rest of you Havent quite reached the 5 times a day limit but close

Maybe tomorrow will be our day!!!

[minnew 4]

I see another Jan filer was approved today. Fingers crossed for the rest of us!! I wasnt that concerned with it all when i first sent the package in because i thought it would take a while, but now that approval could be around the corner i am almost as obsessive as the rest of you Havent quite reached the 5 times a day limit but close

Maybe tomorrow will be our day!!!

Hehe I sure hope so! I keep telling myself that I won't get an email update of NOA2 and to just wait until my fiance calls me to tell me he got it in the mailbox, but its sure hard to keep the anxious feeling from going away!

[laura819 0]

I see another Jan filer was approved today. Fingers crossed for the rest of us!! I wasnt that concerned with it all when i first sent the package in because i thought it would take a while, but now that approval could be around the corner i am almost as obsessive as the rest of you Havent quite reached the 5 times a day limit but close

Maybe tomorrow will be our day!!!

Hehe I sure hope so! I keep telling myself that I won't get an email update of NOA2 and to just wait until my fiance calls me to tell me he got it in the mailbox, but its sure hard to keep the anxious feeling from going away!

im not too obsessive about the emails/case status...but the most recent jan. approval DID get the email. so you never know. im still hoping for mine to have been in the first batch. but not expecting the mail too soon lol.

[minnew 4]

I logged onto USCIS tonight not expecting to see any change due to some people not getting email updates or last updated date changes, but was pleasantly suprised when I noticed that our Last Updated date changed from 1/22/2009 to 3/18/2009!!!!!!!!!! I got a TOUCH!!! I guess that means someone was looking at our case! Come on NOA2!!!!!!

[Stormbringer 0]

Just a quick update, I received package 3 in the mail already! So that's 5 days after we received the NOA2 hardcopy

Oh and I went to the doctor this morning to get the vaccinations already, and I can recommend getting them at your local doctor. My medical insurance covered it completely, plus I got very sick from the Tdap one. It gave me a fever immediately and I fainted, and I stayed very nauseous for a couple of hours. So better to get them close to home

[Ginger cat 3]

I see another Jan filer was approved today. Fingers crossed for the rest of us!! I wasnt that concerned with it all when i first sent the package in because i thought it would take a while, but now that approval could be around the corner i am almost as obsessive as the rest of you Havent quite reached the 5 times a day limit but close

Maybe tomorrow will be our day!!!

I have to confess I am so afraid that our app. will take months and months...like for some.

I woudl liek to belong to the ones who had it very quick...

[Nik+Heather 121]

M, I'm so happy for you! Hope that changes to Approval Notice Sent soon!!!! I was seeing on your ticker that you'll see each other in a bit less than a week - I hope that you'll get the good news together!!

Storm, Wow that's going fast! From your signature it looks like a few weeks faster or slower won't change when you get to be together again (us as well, unless it is VERY late!), but having the visa in hand will be such a relief, huh?

I'm really excited for all of you making some progress (and a bit surprised that I don't feel blinding jealousy )

Oh, I should check USCIS before I send this off -No touches yet- no paper in the mail yesterday either.

Edited March 19, 2009 by Nik+Heather

[laura819 0]

I logged onto USCIS tonight not expecting to see any change due to some people not getting email updates or last updated date changes, but was pleasantly suprised when I noticed that our Last Updated date changed from 1/22/2009 to 3/18/2009!!!!!!!!!! I got a TOUCH!!! I guess that means someone was looking at our case! Come on NOA2!!!!!!

omg soooo happy for you!

and ginger, I feel the same...atleast we can wait for months together haha. i hope i get atleast a touch soon so i know they have my petition

...i had some random like, half-dream (i wasnt completely asleep) thing a few days ago that our petition got approved on the 19th (today). I doubt that is going to happen though.

[spygame 2]

I logged onto USCIS tonight not expecting to see any change due to some people not getting email updates or last updated date changes, but was pleasantly suprised when I noticed that our Last Updated date changed from 1/22/2009 to 3/18/2009!!!!!!!!!! I got a TOUCH!!! I guess that means someone was looking at our case! Come on NOA2!!!!!!

I am on the same NOA1 date as you. Hope to see something soon.

[minnew 4]

Thanks guys! Yes next Wednesday I am flying to see my fiance and I hope that we will have some good news to share upon the reunion. It would be really nice also because then I can help him get things ready for Packet 3 while I am visiting.

Storm, wow that was a quick packet 3!! I hope Vancouver will be that speedy!! Hope everything goes quick and smooth from now on!! Sorry you got sick from the shots, thanks for the heads up though!

I am trying not to drive myself crazy now that I have a "touch", but its such a tease!!! I didn't sleep well last night as my mind was going a million miles a minute, just got myself too excited with everything coming up in the next week!! I miss my fiance sooo much!! Please God let this bring an NOA2!!

[Danu 19]

Keeping my fingers crossed for all of you that you will get your NOA2's soon, and very much hoping minnew that that touch becomes and NOA2 in your mailbox!