February 09 - VSC

[al-Hubb jameel 0]

Logistically for me, canceling the the fiancee and getting married would set me back at least a month, if not more. Then reapplying and winding up back on the bottom of some pile, I do not know if it is worth it in the short term. Long term who knows? Besides my form is moving up it is now 3rd from the bottom...HA!

Very good point!!!!

[al-Hubb jameel 0]

I know exactly how you feel on the 28 days being a long wait...I was like that in January before Pat came for a visit...it was horrible.. You'll make it though and you'll have a wonderful time!!

Thanks for understanding Liz! And by the way, you and and Pat look so happy and in love! So sweet!

(I keep trying to put pictures in but they say my files are too big so I'm trying to figure out how to make them smaller!)

[al-Hubb jameel 0]

Hi Liz! I saw that too, 37 days from NOA1 to NOA 2 or something like that. Pretty amazing, no idea if there wer any special circumstances, will follow the thread and report back!

Looking forward to your report!!!!

[lizandpat 0]

I know exactly how you feel on the 28 days being a long wait...I was like that in January before Pat came for a visit...it was horrible.. You'll make it though and you'll have a wonderful time!!

Thanks for understanding Liz! And by the way, you and and Pat look so happy and in love! So sweet!

(I keep trying to put pictures in but they say my files are too big so I'm trying to figure out how to make them smaller!)

Aww, thanks! I've never been happier than when I'm with him...he's my soulmate and I'm so lucky to have him in my life!! With him and my daughter, my life is complete!

Hi Liz! I saw that too, 37 days from NOA1 to NOA 2 or something like that. Pretty amazing, no idea if there wer any special circumstances, will follow the thread and report back!

Looking forward to your report!!!!

LOL...I keep going back and looking too...waiting to see if they post again... B)

[greg584 0]

Thanks for the welcome lizandpat. We are certainly going to hang on in there and wait out the K1 - makes the most sense for us for sure. Great to chat with people on the same timelines and share the wait!!! Not too long fingers crossed

Your welcome..and please, call me Liz..

In the January 09 VSC thread someone said they'd already gotten their NOA2....is that even possible???

Hi Liz! I saw that too, 37 days from NOA1 to NOA 2 or something like that. Pretty amazing, no idea if there wer any special circumstances, will follow the thread and report back!

Whoever that worker is I want my papers in their stack of to-do's!

[lizandpat 0]

Greg - I'm with you!

Oh..and i was thinking of compiling a list of us all and our NOA1 dates so we could keep up better....if your interested, just post your NOA1 date on here and once I have them all I'll make a list and post it.

[lee b 2]

So what have you guys been doing to prepare for your S/O to arrive?

I have started taking Russian language classes to be a bit more proficient and cleared up some closet space for Oksana. I am curious to know what others are doing.

[greg584 0]

Greg - I'm with you!

Oh..and i was thinking of compiling a list of us all and our NOA1 dates so we could keep up better....if your interested, just post your NOA1 date on here and once I have them all I'll make a list and post it.

I was not sure if you wanted this right here, but I am 2/18

[lizandpat 0]

Greg - I'm with you!

Oh..and i was thinking of compiling a list of us all and our NOA1 dates so we could keep up better....if your interested, just post your NOA1 date on here and once I have them all I'll make a list and post it.

I was not sure if you wanted this right here, but I am 2/18

Greg - This is great!

lee b - I'm not doing much at the moment....a little planning for the wedding but since we don't have a date yet, I'm just taking it slow on that. Pat's been here quite a few times and each time brings some of his things with him in his suitcase so I'm storing those for him. I'm staying with family at the moment so I guess the biggest things is looking for a house for us.

[greg584 0]

So what have you guys been doing to prepare for your S/O to arrive?

I have started taking Russian language classes to be a bit more proficient and cleared up some closet space for Oksana. I am curious to know what others are doing.

I have also been trying to stay on top of my language practice. I have begun stocking up on Asian cooking supplies, mine are almost gone. Most important though, I am doing my best to start remembering to put the seat down!

Greg

[Julie Ivy 0]

Good idea! Our NOA 1 was Feb 2nd

[lee b 2]

So what have you guys been doing to prepare for your S/O to arrive?

I have started taking Russian language classes to be a bit more proficient and cleared up some closet space for Oksana. I am curious to know what others are doing.

I have also been trying to stay on top of my language practice. I have begun stocking up on Asian cooking supplies, mine are almost gone. Most important though, I am doing my best to start remembering to put the seat down!

Greg

i was the only guy in the house growing up. it has served me well in my adult life to put the seat down out of habit.

thats a good idea with the cooking stuff, but lets be honest I haven't even mastered the basics of my own culture. it may be a little too much to try taking on right now. let me get a few more weeks of russian under my belt and then maybe i'll be ready to tackle that borscht recipe.

[greg584 0]

Anyone have any luck with the 2008 tax transcripts yet? I tried today, mine is not available yet.

[Mford019 0]

ok i filed online, is the 1040 that was printed out from hr block good, or do i need something else"?

[haleywynne 0]

My NOA1 was Feb 23

Yeah, I've only done some general planning for the wedding but nothing set in stone. I like venue, photographer, dress, where we are going to accommodate his family/friends. I'm trying to keep thinks as simple and cheap (but classy!) as possible haha.

Plus Ash is visiting May 14th now!