March 2009 k-1 people

[Richard-Joanna 1]

Just wanted to pop in and say "All the best" to your month. I am from October (the extra chatty group) and my fiancée and I just a few weeks away from the interview. It's been quite a wait thus far, and I promise that the most patient shall be better off for it.

Between now and then, may I suggest a few things:

1) maintain contact through phone calls, email, chat, Skype, letters, etc. and keep everything. This will be necessary when the interview come around to prove your ongoing relationship.

2) If at all possible, visit your fiancé(e) between the time you file and the interview. This also works toward proving your ongoing relationship.

3) Become familar with the next steps now, including practicing filling out the appropriate forms, so when NOA2 comes, you can hit the ground running. We did that and even then we had to wait a week or so to get everything together before having the interview scheduled.

4) Improve yourself. You really love your fiancé(e), so do something for them by learning their language or culture; learn a new hobby that the two of you can do together; learn to cook their favorite foods; learn to play an instrument. Doing this not only can be a romantic gesture, but makes the time go faster.

As I am sure many of you are already aware, VJ is an excellent community for support and resources. Before asking any questions, do a search or check the Guides of FAQ. The chances are that it's already been asked, so no need to spend time posting and waiting for replies, go find the answers. If your situation is unique, then feel free to post in the appropriate forum and others shall be more than happy to assist.

If I may be of any further assistance, don't hesitate to contact me personally.

Again I want to wish everyone the very best.

Safe journey

Good advice and YES I have noticed that the October group is chatty... but it is also helpful.

[Jon&Ak 0]

Hi,

Thank you for your good advice. I just have one question, that i hope you can help me with.

"3) Become familar with the next steps now, including practicing filling out the appropriate forms, so when NOA2 comes, you can hit the ground running. We did that and even then we had to wait a week or so to get everything together before having the interview scheduled."

Will you tell me a little about what that entails, and if you have any other good tips?

Thanks,

AK

Just wanted to pop in and say "All the best" to your month. I am from October (the extra chatty group) and my fiancée and I just a few weeks away from the interview. It's been quite a wait thus far, and I promise that the most patient shall be better off for it.

Between now and then, may I suggest a few things:

1) maintain contact through phone calls, email, chat, Skype, letters, etc. and keep everything. This will be necessary when the interview come around to prove your ongoing relationship.

2) If at all possible, visit your fiancé(e) between the time you file and the interview. This also works toward proving your ongoing relationship.

3) Become familar with the next steps now, including practicing filling out the appropriate forms, so when NOA2 comes, you can hit the ground running. We did that and even then we had to wait a week or so to get everything together before having the interview scheduled.

4) Improve yourself. You really love your fiancé(e), so do something for them by learning their language or culture; learn a new hobby that the two of you can do together; learn to cook their favorite foods; learn to play an instrument. Doing this not only can be a romantic gesture, but makes the time go faster.

As I am sure many of you are already aware, VJ is an excellent community for support and resources. Before asking any questions, do a search or check the Guides of FAQ. The chances are that it's already been asked, so no need to spend time posting and waiting for replies, go find the answers. If your situation is unique, then feel free to post in the appropriate forum and others shall be more than happy to assist.

If I may be of any further assistance, don't hesitate to contact me personally.

Again I want to wish everyone the very best.

Safe journey

[Arabella 4]

Received my NOA1 in the mail on Friday with a date of 3/13/2009. That's one day after they received it!

Let's hope the rest goes this fast! /crosses fingers

[AmyStan 0]

We're March filers as well. Hope to keep in touch with this group to see how everyone does. Best of luck to us all!!!

[MikeMc 38]

Sent March 16th

Arrived March 19th

Check Cashed March 20th

Awaiting NOA1 (Expecting this maybe this Friday-Saturday).

I would love to get her here for her B-Day in June!

Edited March 24, 2009 by MikeMc

[MikeMc 38]

Sent March 16th

Arrived March 19th

Check Cashed March 20th

Awaiting NOA1 (Expecting this maybe this Friday-Saturday).

I would love to get her here for her B-Day in June!

Got my NOA1 today in the mail!!

Notice Date: March 19, 2009

Hmmm I noticed the title changed to Vermont Filing, I filed with CA.

Sorry

Edited March 25, 2009 by MikeMc

[missmissy 38]

Hi everyone! After two false starts a few months ago, we finally have it all together and I just dropped the package off with FedEx! I'm thrilled to have begun the journey! Good luck to all of us!

[missmissy 38]

Hey All,

We just filed on the 11th of March at the Vermont Center, still waiting for NOA1. Best of luck to everyone. Anyone else from Denmark/Atlanta?

Jon and AK

Denmark / Mississippi - and we go to Atlanta regularly!

[Richard-Joanna 1]

Hey All,

We just filed on the 11th of March at the Vermont Center, still waiting for NOA1. Best of luck to everyone. Anyone else from Denmark/Atlanta?

Jon and AK

Denmark / Mississippi - and we go to Atlanta regularly!

Welcome to the group. We filed on the 13th and still no noa1... grrrrrrrrr I think I am going to obsess over this the whole way

Richard

they haven't even cashed my check yet... grumble

[strega 1]

Just wanted to pop in and say "All the best" to your month. I am from October (the extra chatty group) and my fiancée and I just a few weeks away from the interview. It's been quite a wait thus far, and I promise that the most patient shall be better off for it.

Between now and then, may I suggest a few things:

1) maintain contact through phone calls, email, chat, Skype, letters, etc. and keep everything. This will be necessary when the interview come around to prove your ongoing relationship.

2) If at all possible, visit your fiancé(e) between the time you file and the interview. This also works toward proving your ongoing relationship.

3) Become familar with the next steps now, including practicing filling out the appropriate forms, so when NOA2 comes, you can hit the ground running. We did that and even then we had to wait a week or so to get everything together before having the interview scheduled.

4) Improve yourself. You really love your fiancé(e), so do something for them by learning their language or culture; learn a new hobby that the two of you can do together; learn to cook their favorite foods; learn to play an instrument. Doing this not only can be a romantic gesture, but makes the time go faster.

As I am sure many of you are already aware, VJ is an excellent community for support and resources. Before asking any questions, do a search or check the Guides of FAQ. The chances are that it's already been asked, so no need to spend time posting and waiting for replies, go find the answers. If your situation is unique, then feel free to post in the appropriate forum and others shall be more than happy to assist.

If I may be of any further assistance, don't hesitate to contact me personally.

Again I want to wish everyone the very best.

Safe journey

Ciao!! Finally sent package in march 24th , overnight mail, delivered and signed for 03/25/2009,,,,,,,,,,now what?? :whistle

[Richard-Joanna 1]

They cashed my check! wooooohooooooooooo

I dont see a case number on the back. There are a bunch of numbers however... anyone have a clue which one it might be?

Richard

[missmissy 38]

They cashed my check! wooooohooooooooooo

I dont see a case number on the back. There are a bunch of numbers however... anyone have a clue which one it might be?

Richard

CONGRATULATIONS!! I read on another thread that it's 13 charachters, and begins with 3 letters - EAC maybe? I can't wait for mine to get cashed!

[Richard-Joanna 1]

They cashed my check! wooooohooooooooooo

I dont see a case number on the back. There are a bunch of numbers however... anyone have a clue which one it might be?

Richard

CONGRATULATIONS!! I read on another thread that it's 13 charachters, and begins with 3 letters - EAC maybe? I can't wait for mine to get cashed!

I couldn't read it on my laptop so I sent it to me SO and she could read it... I logged on the USCIS and have an account. Which I guess is good, since I have read that some people get errors when trying. So, at least, I can log on.

Knowing that they now have my file is a relief! I hope you get yours soon as well!

Richard

[strega 1]

They cashed my check! wooooohooooooooooo

I dont see a case number on the back. There are a bunch of numbers however... anyone have a clue which one it might be?

Richard

CONGRATULATIONS!! I read on another thread that it's 13 charachters, and begins with 3 letters - EAC maybe? I can't wait for mine to get cashed!

I couldn't read it on my laptop so I sent it to me SO and she could read it... I logged on the USCIS and have an account. Which I guess is good, since I have read that some people get errors when trying. So, at least, I can log on.

Knowing that they now have my file is a relief! I hope you get yours soon as well!

Richard

Uffaaaaaaaa, when do they cash the check???

[Richard-Joanna 1]

Uffaaaaaaaa, when do they cash the check???

From what I have read from other people here, it is normally cashed within a few days from the check being received. In my case, however, it took 1 week.

Richard