April 2009 K-1 Filers

[Lisa and Ian 7]

Havn't been by in awhile but wanted to say congratz to everyone, things are really moving along!

Hey, you! Good to see you! How's Kansas, and married life?

Wow bro...truly sorry to hear this. I hear what you are saying, but I think the stress between the two of you is probabely magnified by the facts of the distance apart (physically), the time apart and the unbelievable ####### you both are going through. It is true that rough times can show how a relationship really is...but it is sooooo much harder when thousands of miles apart. Maybe you both can just take a little time away to think.

Of course once I write it then we have a wonderful conversation (this morning) to smooth over everything (my gawd I am so happy). Being apart and the ####### happening is tearing at us. We do try to take time away but it never works... she called today to say she was sorry (that is a huge thing for a Chinese woman) and I was shocked. Cultural thing. Just a rough time for us, and the consulate is waiting for us to tell them when we want to interview!!!! I tell you, I am on page 457 of the book I am writing about this. I wonder what the next plot twist will happen. Not that I want more. We just want to be together.

So, how soon till you anticipate you can have the interview? Things can be difficult when you're apart, but hang in there. Hopefully, you'll be able to make a visit soon or schedule that interview.

[Starlight95 1]

Wow bro...truly sorry to hear this. I hear what you are saying, but I think the stress between the two of you is probabely magnified by the facts of the distance apart (physically), the time apart and the unbelievable ####### you both are going through. It is true that rough times can show how a relationship really is...but it is sooooo much harder when thousands of miles apart. Maybe you both can just take a little time away to think.

Of course once I write it then we have a wonderful conversation (this morning) to smooth over everything (my gawd I am so happy). Being apart and the ####### happening is tearing at us. We do try to take time away but it never works... she called today to say she was sorry (that is a huge thing for a Chinese woman) and I was shocked. Cultural thing. Just a rough time for us, and the consulate is waiting for us to tell them when we want to interview!!!! I tell you, I am on page 457 of the book I am writing about this. I wonder what the next plot twist will happen. Not that I want more. We just want to be together.

Being away is the toughest part. I am glad you managed to smooth things out. I read your previous post and got so worried.

[Chaz and Riggs 0]

Being away is the toughest part. I am glad you managed to smooth things out. I read your previous post and got so worried.

I was worried too. Waiting is part of the hardest part, but I think it also depends on who you're waiting for. Waiting for the government to book appointments and approve petitions is one thing, but having to wait for your SO to get paperwork done, or take care of stuff that they are procrastinating is INFINETLY worse in my opinion. Waiting for the NOA2 for 93 days was NOTHING compared to watching the days tick by as Riggs had packet 3 and had not sent it in. 60 days I waited as he put things off, it drove me insane, I was so upset with him. Now looking at it, we could have had Thanksgiving together, and Christmas, and his birthday... so many things will (most likely) be missed because of those 60 days. I'm sure it won't matter once he's here, but I won't forget it for a long time, even though nothing can be done, and its already sent off now... but still... its tough.

[Ken y Leidys 20]

And Welcome to America Leidys!

Leidys is adjusting well to our life together. It was never "Easy" because of the distances, the expense, and the aspect of, "Not knowing" what might happen. I just followed my instincts and pursued a wish that my Father had of her being here. I am so glad that I followed through with the K-1. Do you hear what I am saying, EOTR? I want you to hang in there so that you can have some photos to share on this thread. Here's a few from me.

[Starlight95 1]

Btw those cats are so cute .

Sniffle. Those were my two feline girls. They died within two weeks of each other in 2008 after gracing our life for 15 years.

Awww...sorry to hear about that. At least they were part of your life for those wonderful 15 years.

[Starlight95 1]

And Welcome to America Leidys!

Leidys is adjusting well to our life together. It was never "Easy" because of the distances, the expense, and the aspect of, "Not knowing" what might happen. I just followed my instincts and pursued a wish that my Father had of her being here. I am so glad that I followed through with the K-1. Do you hear what I am saying, EOTR? I want you to hang in there so that you can have some photos to share on this thread. Here's a few from me.

Great pictures!

[endoftheroad 1]

Do you hear what I am saying, EOTR? I want you to hang in there so that you can have some photos to share on this thread. Here's a few from me.

We call it "our dream" because it seems that way. So much pressure we face, not with the visa, but with life. It is so hard to multitask this and yet it is so important. Argh. I am barely hanging in there and she is trying too. This court thing is going to make or break it I fear. I told her today that at the very least I will move to her in six years. Imagine that! What did I get myself into? China is a crazy place when this kind of stuff happens.

[Lisa and Ian 7]

And Welcome to America Leidys!

Leidys is adjusting well to our life together.

Wonderful pictures! Thanks for sharing!

[Allie and Nigel 2]

She's so pretty Ken, congratulations...lovely pictures!

[Maverick64 0]

And Welcome to America Leidys!

Leidys is adjusting well to our life together. It was never "Easy" because of the distances, the expense, and the aspect of, "Not knowing" what might happen. I just followed my instincts and pursued a wish that my Father had of her being here. I am so glad that I followed through with the K-1. Do you hear what I am saying, EOTR? I want you to hang in there so that you can have some photos to share on this thread. Here's a few from me.

Great pictures!

Wonderful pics! You two look adorable together!

I posted this in another forum here on VJ...but what is everybody here's thoughts on this?

Ok from my reading on here it seems that it is highly advisable for my fiancee to obtain her SS# BEFORE we get married, then apply for the name change. It also seems that you need to wait 2 weeks after POE for her information to be in the system to obtain the SS#. My fiancees POE date is Dec. 13th, I want to be married before the end of the year for tax purposes. If I wait two weeks then that puts applying for the SS# around Dec 28th or 29th...that is IF she is in the system by then, and I think that may be iffy because of the holidays. Then this would only leave us about 2 days for the marriage. My question is...does it really matter? Could we marry right after she arrives, then apply for the SS# 2 weeks after her arrival but apply using her maiden name, then when she receives her number, file for the name change? Is this doable?

Wow bro...truly sorry to hear this. I hear what you are saying, but I think the stress between the two of you is probabely magnified by the facts of the distance apart (physically), the time apart and the unbelievable ####### you both are going through. It is true that rough times can show how a relationship really is...but it is sooooo much harder when thousands of miles apart. Maybe you both can just take a little time away to think.

Of course once I write it then we have a wonderful conversation (this morning) to smooth over everything (my gawd I am so happy). Being apart and the ####### happening is tearing at us. We do try to take time away but it never works... she called today to say she was sorry (that is a huge thing for a Chinese woman) and I was shocked. Cultural thing. Just a rough time for us, and the consulate is waiting for us to tell them when we want to interview!!!! I tell you, I am on page 457 of the book I am writing about this. I wonder what the next plot twist will happen. Not that I want more. We just want to be together.

Heh, I am happy to hear this...HANG IN THERE!

[Rhiannercakes 14]

Well I'm finally in America.

Had a bit of a flight mishap haha.

[Allie and Nigel 2]

Well our subject access was sent to London last Monday, they received it Friday, they "opened" it Monday 23rd....so we're still waiting for a flipping visa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Poor Nigel had a little breakdown, like I do...but well I almost never see him upset....so I guess today was my turn to hold him up since he's been holding my sorry a$$ up since our interview Nov 3rd..........

[Starlight95 1]

All the documents for the interview were submitted to VFS by my fiance yesterday. So, now we just have to wait for the interview. Our consulate wants everything in advance before the interview. And it has to be 7 to 10 days before not more or less.

Well our subject access was sent to London last Monday, they received it Friday, they "opened" it Monday 23rd....so we're still waiting for a flipping visa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Poor Nigel had a little breakdown, like I do...but well I almost never see him upset....so I guess today was my turn to hold him up since he's been holding my sorry a$$ up since our interview Nov 3rd..........

Yay!! Now you are almost close to getting that visa.

[ashenflowers 5]

Well our subject access was sent to London last Monday, they received it Friday, they "opened" it Monday 23rd....so we're still waiting for a flipping visa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Poor Nigel had a little breakdown, like I do...but well I almost never see him upset....so I guess today was my turn to hold him up since he's been holding my sorry a$$ up since our interview Nov 3rd..........

I'm excited for you guys! You are SO CLOSE! Hang in there!

[Starlight95 1]

Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving Day!