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[Breezie54 2]

Hi Vanessa and Thanks,

Found out this past Monday

"Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On August 7, 2009, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice.

So woooooooooHoooooooooo they have gotten a move on in Vermont... as of this post Leonard has not yet received the notice in the mail, but he will send me a copy as soon as it arrives, so we can see where we go from here )

Now i guess the health and police checks commence, plus obtaining MORE copies of emails and phone bills etc dated after we lodge the I-129F.. is there anything else i should be preparing in readiness?

Cheers and Hugs to all, been a long day I am off to bed.. but look out Tennessee we are getting closer to being there..

Breezie/Kaye

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Hi Vanessa and Thanks,

Found out this past Monday

"Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On August 7, 2009, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice.

So woooooooooHoooooooooo they have gotten a move on in Vermont... as of this post Leonard has not yet received the notice in the mail, but he will send me a copy as soon as it arrives, so we can see where we go from here )

Now i guess the health and police checks commence, plus obtaining MORE copies of emails and phone bills etc dated after we lodge the I-129F.. is there anything else i should be preparing in readiness?

Cheers and Hugs to all, been a long day I am off to bed.. but look out Tennessee we are getting closer to being there..

Breezie/Kaye

Congrats!

Rather than type it out, if you read my thread (http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=206016&st=15&gopid=3205812entry3205812), I've posted what P3 will look like, the links they'll send you and what you need etc. I'm up to the interview date myself so it could help get you up to speed on what to expect.

I would get started on the Police check now, mine took longer and it doesn't matter that you applied before you received P3. Also, your medical results are good for a year so you could try and book that in now too.

Good luck. It'll go really fast from here

[Breezie54 2]

Thanks a lot Vanessa truly appreciate it, am still in a state of shock at finally getting NOA2, after checking USCIS website and seeing timelines set at December 30th 2008 i had no idea they had even touched our application as no touches were noted and then poof it was approved. We had thought we might have to wait until November this year for them to even look at our application, but oh well.. Leo is busy getting another Australian Visa now so that he can come down here in a couple months and hopefully stay for Christmas and help me throught the rest of the process and spend some more time with me and my family and friends and help me get rid of a lot of junk heheh and downsize..

Oh well time for work.. thanks again will check out the thread you mentioned tonight when i get home..

Cheers Kaye )

[myperfectflaw 11]

Just a quick update about the social security number issue--apparently the forms are misleading when they ask you if you want a ssn assigned for you when you submit them to the embassy! After some research, it appears that is only the case if you file as a CR-1, not a K-1! K-1 has to go down and apply for it in person.

For those of you still yet to come over, make sure your fiance knows to check for their I-94 at their POE (needed for AOS as well as for SSN). I knew we needed it, but thought it was another form to download later on and didn't know it was supposed to be slipped in his passport upon entrance--and LAX somehow managed to not give it back to my husband when he was processed. We nearly ended up paying $320 to file for a replacement! Thankfully, we got a great CBP officer here in Spokane that we sweet talked into replacing it for us for free! (First time in this process something went our way, lol!)

I'm sure our experience with it is not the norm of course, but it doesn't hurt to remind your fiance to check it's given back to them when they arrive and avoid the hassle later if it isn't

Good luck to those coming up on their interviews!!

[Kath 0]

hi ya all

been reading and catching up on all the news ...it is great that us aussies step up to the plate to help each other ..keep up the great work..

congrats to all those who have been approved and to those who are going to their interviews ...this is an exciting time in your lives..i know i was excited...lol

was doing some research on flights to oz as i am planning on going over in feb to see my daughter who is expecting ..and came across this one way flights to lax...cheap as...by the way this will be my first flight home in 3 years....

one way flights with V Aust.

i hope this can help anyone..even just getting to lax then your fiancee or husband organising flights within the u.s. would make you flight home cheaper...

take care

kath

[Simon and Janet 6]

Hi Vanessa and Thanks,

Found out this past Monday

"Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On August 7, 2009, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice.

Congrats! And at VSC too! They're currently doing Mid March packages so that's awesome!

[Chris & Mara 0]

Gratz Breezie, I hope the rest of your process goes smoothly.

We passed our official 12 months since we sent in our I129F yesterday, was great..... Though I am grateful for one thing, our wedding was supposed to originally be this coming saturday (22nd) and the forecast at the moment is calling for rain maybe god is on our side after all....

Apparently USCIS has until Friday to give us some news so I will be watching the mail with baited breath this week, man I hope something comes before we go away on Thursday lol.

[Simon and Janet 6]

Gratz Breezie, I hope the rest of your process goes smoothly.

We passed our official 12 months since we sent in our I129F yesterday, was great..... Though I am grateful for one thing, our wedding was supposed to originally be this coming saturday (22nd) and the forecast at the moment is calling for rain maybe god is on our side after all....

Apparently USCIS has until Friday to give us some news so I will be watching the mail with baited breath this week, man I hope something comes before we go away on Thursday lol.

I'll say a prayer for you. It's been a long tough run for you guys and hopefully it'll have a happy ending very shortly. All the best!

[SCFsnoopy 0]

Nothing for me on the NOA2 front, but it's early days yet Not really expecting anything until October.

I'm headed off to NY for two weeks to see Jesse on Saturday, wish me luck for no hassle at the POE!

[Simon and Janet 6]

Nothing for me on the NOA2 front, but it's early days yet Not really expecting anything until October.

I'm headed off to NY for two weeks to see Jesse on Saturday, wish me luck for no hassle at the POE!

Good luck! Let us know how it all goes!

On a separate note... i'm going over for 3 weeks in late October. United Airlines have a return from Melbourne to Philadelphia for $909

[SCFsnoopy 0]

Nothing for me on the NOA2 front, but it's early days yet Not really expecting anything until October.

I'm headed off to NY for two weeks to see Jesse on Saturday, wish me luck for no hassle at the POE!

Good luck! Let us know how it all goes!

On a separate note... i'm going over for 3 weeks in late October. United Airlines have a return from Melbourne to Philadelphia for $909

That's so cheap! I'm flying with United Airlines too, I paid for my tickets a few months back but return Sydney to New York was $1131, taxes included. It sucks that prices spike up so much after December, right when I plan on going (if the visa happens when I'm thinking it will ) It looks like I might end up staying in Aus for my 21st in February after all.

[whisper2me 0]

......well it's officially adrenalin time! Kids and I had the medical a couple days ago and we fly out this Saturday to spend a couple days in Sydney prior to the interview on Tuesday 25th August. As I mentioned before, I had a dui from 1992 and in 2005 (borderline reading). The Panel Physician basically assessed urine for every type of illicit drug and gave me a BAL breath test. Naturally I was 0.00. (Who would be stupid enough to turn up to the medical half shot...lol). After some discussion, he seemed happy that I don't have an alcohol problem and proceeded to write up a letter stating that he didn't think I fit the criteria for being ineligible based on Mental Disorder related to alcohol abuse. I am therefore hoping that based on this report, I won't have any problems at the Consulate. From reading the literature, my understanding is that if you have had 2 or more dui offences than its the Panel Physician who needs to assess whether you pose a future threat. Do you think this means I'm good to go???

Other than that, my son had the chicken pox at a young age and luckily didn't need the Varicella. Also, I had no proof of my childhood Polio immunisations but he ticked - not age appropriate. Does this seem right?

Your thoughts would be appreciated for the nervous Northerner.....

Cheers

[whisper2me 0]

......well it's officially adrenalin time! Kids and I had the medical a couple days ago and we fly out this Saturday to spend a couple days in Sydney prior to the interview on Tuesday 25th August. As I mentioned before, I had a dui from 1992 and in 2005 (borderline reading). The Panel Physician basically assessed urine for every type of illicit drug and gave me a BAL breath test. Naturally I was 0.00. (Who would be stupid enough to turn up to the medical half shot...lol). After some discussion, he seemed happy that I don't have an alcohol problem and proceeded to write up a letter stating that he didn't think I fit the criteria for being ineligible based on Mental Disorder related to alcohol abuse. I am therefore hoping that based on this report, I won't have any problems at the Consulate. From reading the literature, my understanding is that if you have had 2 or more dui offences than its the Panel Physician who needs to assess whether you pose a future threat. Do you think this means I'm good to go???

Other than that, my son had the chicken pox at a young age and luckily didn't need the Varicella. Also, I had no proof of my childhood Polio immunisations but he ticked - not age appropriate. Does this seem right?

Your thoughts would be appreciated for the nervous Northerner.....

Cheers

Well I guess I'm alone on this one...... Good Luck to me!

[Simon and Janet 6]

......well it's officially adrenalin time! Kids and I had the medical a couple days ago and we fly out this Saturday to spend a couple days in Sydney prior to the interview on Tuesday 25th August. As I mentioned before, I had a dui from 1992 and in 2005 (borderline reading). The Panel Physician basically assessed urine for every type of illicit drug and gave me a BAL breath test. Naturally I was 0.00. (Who would be stupid enough to turn up to the medical half shot...lol). After some discussion, he seemed happy that I don't have an alcohol problem and proceeded to write up a letter stating that he didn't think I fit the criteria for being ineligible based on Mental Disorder related to alcohol abuse. I am therefore hoping that based on this report, I won't have any problems at the Consulate. From reading the literature, my understanding is that if you have had 2 or more dui offences than its the Panel Physician who needs to assess whether you pose a future threat. Do you think this means I'm good to go???

Other than that, my son had the chicken pox at a young age and luckily didn't need the Varicella. Also, I had no proof of my childhood Polio immunisations but he ticked - not age appropriate. Does this seem right?

Your thoughts would be appreciated for the nervous Northerner.....

Cheers

Well I guess I'm alone on this one...... Good Luck to me!

I think it'll be fine. You were approved despite a DUI and were all clear with the medical so I'd be very very confident you won't have a problem. Good luck.

[FinnLove 0]

Mind if I crash? I just want you all to know that Australia means the world to me! It's where I met my Finnish husband back in 1988. We reconnected last year after 21 years of not seeing each other. We're going to your wonderful country on our honeymoon when he gets approved to come to the US! We're going to hopefully visit the youth hostel in Sydney where we first met, if it still exists!