August 2008 fillers

[TeeKol 0]

Got approved for my GC today

Best of luck thayani

Congratulations on your Green Card!!!! Hope you have a fantastic life together now all of the paperwork is behind you

[Fred N Emilia 0]

Until 3 to 4 years until you and USCIS will meet again! HAHAHAHA!

[Gemmie 142]

Has anyone heard if Mara and Chris have got their NOA2???? I would hope that I wouldnt miss such a fantastic post, but am wondering...everything seemed to be moving, but unfortunately for them that isnt always a sign that something is happening.

They haven't gotten the NOA2 yet but they did get the court's instruction of "you must present it withon 30 days" so it won't be long. Mara is currently in the US again. She apparently had a problem with her POE and was held for an hour but is on her way to DC now.

Congrats on the GC, SFFH!

[TeeKol 0]

Has anyone heard if Mara and Chris have got their NOA2???? I would hope that I wouldnt miss such a fantastic post, but am wondering...everything seemed to be moving, but unfortunately for them that isnt always a sign that something is happening.

They haven't gotten the NOA2 yet but they did get the court's instruction of "you must present it withon 30 days" so it won't be long. Mara is currently in the US again. She apparently had a problem with her POE and was held for an hour but is on her way to DC now.

Congrats on the GC, SFFH!

Oh wow! Poor Mara, bless her things never seem to go smoothly. Hopefully this is the last glitch...they have walked a long hard road and deserve a change in luck. Thanks for the update Gemmie. Glad to hear that you are getting closer to your big day.

[Ranchris 0]

Congrats Shefellfromhaven on your GC .

All the best everyone else!

[Cuchita 1]

HYENA: Sorry to hear you are sick with that horrible disease! take care!.

Gemmie, Freddy: You are almost there!.

Shefellfromheaven: Congratz!, I am waiting for my hubby's letter, we didn't want to check status online, we will be surprised, either RFE or GC who knows!.

Everyone else: Hang in there and take care!.

[Fred N Emilia 0]

Biometrics appointment August 26 for the wife and kiddos.

[shefellfromheaven 18]

Thank you all

Congrats gemmie on your upcoming wedding

Freddie... I guess you paperwork is moving on well

Cuchita... Approval will be soon. Amen

Those waiting hang in there.

[Thayani 0]

Got approved for my GC today

Best of luck thayani

Congratulations on your Green Card!!!! Hope you have a fantastic life together now all of the paperwork is behind you

Thanks..we need it.. i'm getting anxious...

[Thayani 0]

hey are we allowed to bring binders to the interview?? or r we supposed to bring it in plastic clear bags. folders???

[TeeKol 0]

hey are we allowed to bring binders to the interview?? or r we supposed to bring it in plastic clear bags. folders???

I took in a folder which had the clear pockets in it. I had no problems there, I had paperclips which although appeared on the screen were ok to go through. I would think that they would know what the metal was, but would be prepared to take the stuff out of the folders if needed. Paperwork doesn't have to be in plastic bags. Be aware though that you must NOT take a phone in as they wont let you in and also if you have a musical card, leave it at home (mine had to be put in the rubbish bin before they would allow me in).

Good luck, I am sure you will be fine. It is intimidating before you go in there but once there you will realise that everything is ok and be prepared for a wait.

[Yader&Sarah 0]

Hi all--- just wanted to update!

today we had our interview! one year from sending our k-1 packet (8/6/08) and although it wasn't very clear at the time, we came home and checked online and green card production has been ordered!

it has been a long year, which is represented by all of the following emtions... (and more)...

good luck to all of you! and thanks for all of the support along the way! I was just singing visa journey praises to a confused newly engaged couple last night! it really does make the difference of night and day with this whole process!

hey are we allowed to bring binders to the interview?? or r we supposed to bring it in plastic clear bags. folders???

we put ours in a three ring binder. one for proof, one for documents and forms. and we put them all in plastic sleeves. it was a little obsessive, but it worked okay, and helped us keep the chaos a little bit organized.

good luck tomorrow!!

[TeeKol 0]

Hi all--- just wanted to update!

today we had our interview! one year from sending our k-1 packet (8/6/08) and although it wasn't very clear at the time, we came home and checked online and green card production has been ordered!

it has been a long year, which is represented by all of the following emtions... (and more)...

good luck to all of you! and thanks for all of the support along the way! I was just singing visa journey praises to a confused newly engaged couple last night! it really does make the difference of night and day with this whole process!

hey are we allowed to bring binders to the interview?? or r we supposed to bring it in plastic clear bags. folders???

we put ours in a three ring binder. one for proof, one for documents and forms. and we put them all in plastic sleeves. it was a little obsessive, but it worked okay, and helped us keep the chaos a little bit organized.

good luck tomorrow!!

Congratulations to you both!!!! I totally agree with you, Visa Journey is definitely a life line and its great to know that you arent the only one experiencing this process on your own. Good wishes in your new life together

[Cuchita 1]

OH Sarah that's wonderful!!!! I am so happy for you!.

Edited August 7, 2009 by Cuchita

[Thayani 0]

Guess what guyssssssssssssssssssssss? :dance: My fiance got approved!!! :dance:

unfortunately, i dont know if i shld be really happy or not..seeing that it is approved pending police clearance.

Apparently, there will be a courier service sent to ur house to obtain the police clearance and ur passport. So, hopefully he gets his clearance soon.

So, about the interview as far as my fiance had told me..HE WAS DRILLED!!! nice lady but drilled him with questions..and also arrested at the end!!!! Yea the story gets interesting..so i figured all you guys might want to read.

Fiance showed up at Goulds Pharmacy at 7:30, dropped off his phone and went in.

Some asian lady who didn't seem so pleasant asked for documents, I-134, police certificates, and tax return.

She asked him where his clearance for Sri Lanka was he replied he applied 6 months and have not received it yet.

Anyway, he went to counter 1 gave his passport. they looked at it and had him sit for an hour.

Called in for interview (drilling starts):

-Were you ever refused visa to the US? (Yes)

-Why? (due to not having enough ties in the UK that promises I will return from the US)

-Why did you apply? (To see my uncle)

-So you didn't want to see your fiance? (I did but I applied for my Uncles 25th wedding anniversary celebration)

-You plan to get married, how come you don't sound like you wanted to go to the US to see your fiance? (I"m, sorry I'm trying to say that the reason why I applied was for my Uncles 25th anniversary as per application)

-What's your fiance's best friends name? (lol..he actually remembered although i did not rehearse any of this)

-What do they do together? (they hang out)

-Hang out where? (mall, shopping, restaurants..etc)

-Which restaurant? ( She likes indian food, so she goes out to indian restaurants mostly)

-Do you celebrate Christmas? (Yes)

-What did you get her for Christmas? (A small display statue of a man kissing on the forehead of a woman)

-What did she get you for Christmas? (greeting card and I got clothes)

-Why havn't you seen each other in 3 years? (Because I had school and she has a running business that she cannot

leave)

-You saw her in 2005? (yes)

-For how long? (1 hour)

-She came to see you for 1 hour? (She went to Sri Lanka on vacation, and I met her at her transit time in the UK)

-How many days did she come to the UK in 2006? (15 days)

-Where did you get engaged? (Grafton Hotel)--interviewer looked at the receipt that I saved from the day!!!!!

-Did you exchange rings? (Yes, and he showed it)

-How did her ring look like? (plain gold, with a white stone in the middle)

-Where did you exchange rings? (Grafton)

-Where are you getting married? (At the temple)

-Which temple? (he didnt know the name in english so he said it in tamil) She said what but still jotted the name down!!!

He was told he was approved and told him to call the courier service once he receives his police clearance!! :dance: ...So happily he leaves the embassy..hehe..

Some woman approaches him outside and points to the cops that they want to see him. So he walks over to the cops and they tell him he is underarrest

Fiance goes what for? They tell him he has overstayed!!!!! His visa expired on July 31st and the American Embassy noticed it and called the Home Office. So my fiance goes no I have applied for extension. And they tell him according to rules and regulations they have to take him in. He was about to be handcuffed, so fiance tells the cops..i am not a criminal theres no need to handcuff me in public!! So the cop goes "we have to, its the law." So, he just handcuffs one hand and holds the other. Gets to the station, and they question him and they look at the computer to see if he had extension. Nothing was in the system yet. So while they were calling the home office they were questioning fiance about his shoe size (so they cld get him a jail uniform hahaha). My fiance said he wants a lawyer and an interpreter and says i am allowed to stay in UK for 28 days after my visa has expired. So they told him, that is the immigration, we don't know about the immigration laws!!! My fiance got pissed and says..i have not slept yesterday, i ahve not ate, i have not drank water. So they go we have pork would u like to eat. He goes NO, some water and I would like to go home. So after an hour and half at the station the home office finally found his letter and said he had filed for extension!!! grrrr...So my fiance basically said it would be nice if they would find all this out b4 they arrested him and asked if this is going to be on his records. they told him no it will not be on his records and apologized. So This was his eventful day at the embassy!!!!

So, bit of advice...send out an extension if your visa has expired and you are going to an interview!!!! His interview was at 8 am. He got out of the embassy at 11:45AM. got out of the police station 1PM. They interview would have been quicker but fiance thinks they were researching on his expired visa on his passport. So, I will keep an update as to what is going on..Good Luck to the rest of you. I feel relieved but wouldve been happier if he had the clearance ...he cldve been her next week Oh well!! i'll be content for now.

Thanks for all of your support guys....I don't know what I would have done without reading all your messages. It has been a tough journey made easier. I hope the best for all of you.