April 2009 K-1 Filers

[attaya_girl 1]

Nigel's accent is a cross between that and the beatles liverpool accent....but in the middle somewhat.....they call everybody "duck" kind of like us calling our loved ones or term of endearment like "dear"

Funny.........

That's really cute, Allie

I second Ashen's comments regarding AP at NVC. Wish you guys would be able to get out of there already.

Working early, early, early on a Saturday and trying to get everything done before I leave on Tuesday (woo-hoo!).

If Lamine gets the visa, I think we're going to try to do the traditional wedding ceremony there. I know there are a lot of people who advise against this, but it's not legal in any way, and we'll only do it after visa is in hand and no one would know but his aunt and uncle and us. I really hope that it works out that we can do this for his family-even if they don't find out about it until later. It means a lot to them and it means a lot to Lamine. This ceremony is the one that matters most to him. We'll see. They can always do it by proxy, but I guess he's been asking around to see if it's possible to do so during the month of Ramadan. Before I left, he kept saying "I don't know how much it'll cost for us to get married." It took me a while to figure out what he was talking about, but they still do the bride price there. He had discussed my "price" before I left, but I guess they're going to discuss that again while I'm there. Hopefully my value has gone down and not up. Granted, he never told me what it was to begin with. I'm hoping that foreigners are worth a lot less, because we can't afford much of anything right now.

[endoftheroad 1]

Nigel's accent is a cross between that and the beatles liverpool accent....but in the middle somewhat.....they call everybody "duck" kind of like us calling our loved ones or term of endearment like "dear"

Funny.........

That's really cute, Allie

I second Ashen's comments regarding AP at NVC. Wish you guys would be able to get out of there already.

Working early, early, early on a Saturday and trying to get everything done before I leave on Tuesday (woo-hoo!).

If Lamine gets the visa, I think we're going to try to do the traditional wedding ceremony there. I know there are a lot of people who advise against this, but it's not legal in any way, and we'll only do it after visa is in hand and no one would know but his aunt and uncle and us. I really hope that it works out that we can do this for his family-even if they don't find out about it until later. It means a lot to them and it means a lot to Lamine. This ceremony is the one that matters most to him. We'll see. They can always do it by proxy, but I guess he's been asking around to see if it's possible to do so during the month of Ramadan. Before I left, he kept saying "I don't know how much it'll cost for us to get married." It took me a while to figure out what he was talking about, but they still do the bride price there. He had discussed my "price" before I left, but I guess they're going to discuss that again while I'm there. Hopefully my value has gone down and not up. Granted, he never told me what it was to begin with. I'm hoping that foreigners are worth a lot less, because we can't afford much of anything right now.

No problem with doing a traditional wedding ceremony there just as long as it isn't legal. That could cause a lot of problems like visa fraud. But a big party and stuff is normal. Our ceremonial wedding in China was last November. My brother advised that we get the USA legal wedding on the same day as the ceremonial one so I didn't have to remember two different wedding dates!

[Ken y Leidys 20]

I emailed Packet 3 to the Embassy in Bogotá. In 1 week, we will get confirmation along with our Interview date - (early October).

[SomedaySomehow 1]

Thanks everyone who gave us congrats ... we waited a lot longer than most in this thread .. but at least we finally have our approval.

Wow Attaya you leave next week already? You have to be so excited .. I am excited for you as well !!

Ken Congrats ... that's awesome only about a 1 month wait for the interview ... that's not to bad !

Allie and Ian and Lisa ... any news after Friday on the AP? I really hope you guys get out of there soon.

Endoftheroad- When are you documents expected to be cleared? Or do really not know? Hopefully soon !

Starlight - Good luck on the RFE ... I am sure it will be painless .. from what I read the approval comes within a week or two of returning the RFE ... ours did as well... they just didn't update the online status when they approved our petition.

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend !

[endoftheroad 1]

... I wasn't going to prepare those or emails as a proof. I think the plane tickets and proof that we met 2 times between sending I-129f and interview should be enough? Maybe we'll include couple of phone bills. I think I am resenting the idea of showing personal messages to some strangers. Or you are not showing all text?

At the interview you have to prove an ongoing relationship so show records of at least five emails, text messages, phone calls, letters/cards sent via mail, chat records, per month to make sure there is no question. Two visits is good but now is not the time to scrimp. BTW, it is fine to black out private stuff in mails. And those "strangers", they control whether you get the visa or not so they are important.

[stlouis 3]

... I wasn't going to prepare those or emails as a proof. I think the plane tickets and proof that we met 2 times between sending I-129f and interview should be enough? Maybe we'll include couple of phone bills. I think I am resenting the idea of showing personal messages to some strangers. Or you are not showing all text?

At the interview you have to prove an ongoing relationship so show records of at least five emails, text messages, phone calls, letters/cards sent via mail, chat records, per month to make sure there is no question. Two visits is good but now is not the time to scrimp. BTW, it is fine to black out private stuff in mails. And those "strangers", they control whether you get the visa or not so they are important.

Sure, we have to prove an ongoing relationship. What I meant is that in our case, my fiance was here when we sent I-129F, then I visited for 3 weeks in June and now I am going again in September (and interview hopefully early October). I think showing those visits (especially that we try to be together for big events such as his defense, his birthday, my birthday) already a big proof of ongoing relationship. We will also include phone bills and skype call records.... okok maybe some emails...

[stlouis 3]

Woo hoo! That's exciting! My mom immigrated from Holland Her side of the family still lives there. Hope you have a wonderful time!

I wouldn't worry about text messages if I were you either, but Dakar is a really tough embassy, and I don't want to risk anything. I also resent the idea of showing them personal messages, but I resent the idea of not being with Lamine even more. I'm not showing really personal stuff, but I'm including messages that are border-line embarrassing they're so sappy. Oh well. Better safe than sorry.

The sad thing is that I actually did consider printing parts of this thread out

True. One minute of embarrassment for lifetime of happiness, or something like this. On a more serious note, I agree it's better to be over-prepared than sorry later. Would be good if you are allowed to be present at the interview, are you? Really hope everything works out for you.

Oh your mom is from Holland, how cool! I love it there, probably the fact that my fiance is from Holland has something to do with it

I visited there twice. Very cool, progressive country. I took the canal tour in Amsterdam, is the boat with all of the cats living in it still there?

Dutch music is incredible - ever hear of Rotterdam Termination Source? Tiesto moved here to Los Angeles, but everyone still considers him a Dutchman. I'd love to go back there one day...

-Ken

I also visited there twice. We went to Amsterdam 2 times for several days. We wanted to take the canal tour but never had the chance with rain or for some other reasons. We did rent bicycles though... that was an extreme sport for me. I went on bicycle before, but not in Amsterdam with all the bicycles, cars, motorbikes sharing the road. I had to concentrate very hard, but after an hour could finally enjoy biking. I had so much fun. I did not see the boat with cats, but Maarten says it's still there.

-Anna

[Maverick64 0]

Well just found out my 2nd NOA2 was received by NVC on Monday the 24th YAAAAAAAAY!

...and also found out we are in AP..BOOOOOOOO!

can't win

[Allie and Nigel 2]

Well just found out my 2nd NOA2 was received by NVC on Monday the 24th YAAAAAAAAY!

...and also found out we are in AP..BOOOOOOOO!

can't win

I'd also like to know what the heck is it with all those dang AP's...! I just hope September we will be out of our AP ...thats all I ask for....its been since Aug 14th since they received our info, 10 actual working days....so ill give it another 11 more actual working days so that will be Sept 14th THEN i'll start getting reeeeeeeally crabby....I want to be sent off to London by the end of September for sure is my goal, so that we can have a November interview date or so...hopefully a December wedding....who knows....all in all I'll know more in September i'm sure they wont keep us in the dark THIS long....

[Lisa and Ian 7]

Hello all,

We finally got our approval !!!!! I called USCIS again hehe .... we were approved on August 25, 2009 ... although they didn't update the case status on the website the immigration officer ( Who ironically was Filipino hehe ) assured me that we are approved as of August 25 !!

Finally done with the long hard wait .... NVC here we come woot !!

If the NOA2 takes the same time to get here as the RFE did we should have our hard copy tomorrow in the mail !

Yay! Good news! Congrats!

Well just found out my 2nd NOA2 was received by NVC on Monday the 24th YAAAAAAAAY!

...and also found out we are in AP..BOOOOOOOO!

can't win

Everyone goes into AP @ NVC, to varying degrees. Hope your stay is short.

[Ken y Leidys 20]

I also visited there twice. We went to Amsterdam 2 times for several days. We wanted to take the canal tour but never had the chance with rain or for some other reasons. We did rent bicycles though... that was an extreme sport for me. I went on bicycle before, but not in Amsterdam with all the bicycles, cars, motorbikes sharing the road. I had to concentrate very hard, but after an hour could finally enjoy biking. I had so much fun. I did not see the boat with cats, but Maarten says it's still there.

-Anna

Who would have thought Bicycling was an EXTREME sport!?! LOL

Someday Somehow, you FINALLY got the approval letter!! Good for you two!! It looks like you will be changing your handle soon?

[endoftheroad 1]

Well just found out my 2nd NOA2 was received by NVC on Monday the 24th YAAAAAAAAY!

...and also found out we are in AP..BOOOOOOOO!can't win

Awesome news!!!!

[Starlight95 1]

Congrats to everyone that is moving along to the rest of their journey. The ones that are stuck in AP hang in there, as I am sure you will not be there too long.

I have been doing extensive research on these darn RFE's. After careful observation I have noticed that they are giving out RFE's for the most meaningless things especially this month. I guess just another obstacle I got a tackle to get to my NOA2. Believe it or not I am not as stressed as I was before. I am content that my file is sitting on someones desk, and not lost in the shuffle.

Hope everybody is having a good weekend!

Edited August 30, 2009 by Starlight95

[endoftheroad 1]

didn't get a clearance notice today...

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MY GIRLS GOT THE P3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am still dancing.

[attaya_girl 1]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! That's wonderful news!