July 2009 Filers

[iowaseabee 0]

I'm here - here I am! lol

NEIL GOT APPROVED!!!!!! :dance:

I tried to get some more sleep (didn't really happen) since I have to work tonight. Neil texted me at 6:30 this morning to tell me! He said it was easy, they only asked a few questions. He was kept entertained by the fact that Martin Kemp from Spandau Ballet was in front of him in line to get a visa.

Although, as tired as he is, he may have been hallucinating that part.

I have to thank you guys - all of you. Kristin, how sweet to come here and see how much we've been on your mind today, made me feel so good. Marie, you've been such a great friend to me through this whole process. Everyone in this group - don't know how I would have possibly made it without you guys. I truly cannot wait until we are all feeling this moment.

Zahid, I'm sorry about your passport. I hope you find a solution soon. I know you will, I know that nothing will stop your love.

Congrats!!!

[Wade+Kristin 0]

Congrats!!!

Hi Steve,

how's everything? Any news on your NOA2? I'm a bit surprised to see she's from Germany, from what I've heard it's supposed to be a fairly quick process - much like my own place. I'm sure you'll hear something soon, though (if not already??). Just hang in there, as tough as it may be!

Edited December 5, 2009 by Wade+Kristin

[Starlight95 1]

I'm here - here I am! lol

NEIL GOT APPROVED!!!!!! :dance:

I tried to get some more sleep (didn't really happen) since I have to work tonight. Neil texted me at 6:30 this morning to tell me! He said it was easy, they only asked a few questions. He was kept entertained by the fact that Martin Kemp from Spandau Ballet was in front of him in line to get a visa.

Although, as tired as he is, he may have been hallucinating that part.

I have to thank you guys - all of you. Kristin, how sweet to come here and see how much we've been on your mind today, made me feel so good. Marie, you've been such a great friend to me through this whole process. Everyone in this group - don't know how I would have possibly made it without you guys. I truly cannot wait until we are all feeling this moment.

Zahid, I'm sorry about your passport. I hope you find a solution soon. I know you will, I know that nothing will stop your love.

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[M and F 3]

I'm here - here I am! lol

NEIL GOT APPROVED!!!!!! :dance:

I tried to get some more sleep (didn't really happen) since I have to work tonight. Neil texted me at 6:30 this morning to tell me! He said it was easy, they only asked a few questions. He was kept entertained by the fact that Martin Kemp from Spandau Ballet was in front of him in line to get a visa.

Although, as tired as he is, he may have been hallucinating that part.

I have to thank you guys - all of you. Kristin, how sweet to come here and see how much we've been on your mind today, made me feel so good. Marie, you've been such a great friend to me through this whole process. Everyone in this group - don't know how I would have possibly made it without you guys. I truly cannot wait until we are all feeling this moment.

Zahid, I'm sorry about your passport. I hope you find a solution soon. I know you will, I know that nothing will stop your love.

wooohoooooooo!!!! Congrats to Nancy and Neil.

Congrats!!!! So happy for both of you .....

ahhhhh sighhh another happy family added to the july group! What are we at now? 3 total?!?!?!

Who's next???

Why I think Star is next!!!!!!!!

[iowaseabee 0]

Congrats!!!

Hi Steve,

how's everything? Any news on your NOA2? I'm a bit surprised to see she's from Germany, from what I've heard it's supposed to be a fairly quick process - much like my own place. I'm sure you'll hear something soon, though (if not already??). Just hang in there, as tough as it may be!

No news yet and we are quickly appraoching their magical 5 month processing time. I really don't see why it is taking this long. We are trying to keep a good attitude and just take each day as it comes.

[Lost Love 0]

Good luck Nancy & Neil! I am thinking of you guys and can't wait to hear back from you. You must be so eager to find out how it went, Nancy, perhaps you already know?? London is only 1 hour behind me so it should be noon over there now. Any minute now

Yay!! Congrats on getting the visa!

My interview dint went well. Got a 221g letter from the CO stating (Your passport is damaged. Please submit the new passport at the nearest VFS office).

First she asked me questions like how i met my fiance, occupation of my fiance, have i ever travelled to any other country before, my date of birth and at the end she handed me a letter and said i dont see any problem with our application but you have a damaged passport and get a new one.

I have heard when someone gets a 221g the CO also gives the applicant some kind of slips which was not given to me and also the DS230 part 2 was not asked from me but at the end of the interview i went to other counter and i asked the lady there y DS230 part 2 was not taken from me and she said for K1 we dont require DS230 part 2.

I dont know how much time it will take me to get a new passort from my hometown. Can anyone pls give me an idea for how long the petition remains valid after getting a 221g.

And after sending the new passport through VFS am i likely to get a visa stamped on it or they will call me again for the interview or ask for any other document.

please help

When does your NOA2 expire?

My NOA2 expires on 5th Feb 2009!

[Lost Love 0]

Thanks again Zahid and Star I'm just wondering how things went for Nancy and Neil, who got their interview today. I can't do anything but send lots of good vibes in their direction until we hear something

Regarding your NOA2, Zahid, I believe it's good for four months after it's approved. However, the consulate can extend the expiration date on it and it should not take too long time to get your passport back to them - hopefully! When Wade and I did the paperwork for our son to get his citizenship (birth abroad) Wade had damage on his passport due to water stains and so he had to come up with a new one before they would finish everything. They did push back our deadline for submitting all the papers and hopefully the consulate you're dealing with is also willing to be helpful with your passport replacement. Do you know how long it will take for you to get your hands on a new one? Oh and the part II of the DS-230 were not taken from me either, I had to actually ask them if they would want it along with everything else. The officer hesitated for a moment before taking it Anyway, good luck with everything. I'm sure it will all be sorted out in the end!

well it takes minumum of 3 months to get a new passport in kashmir. but there is one service known as Tatkal service in which the applicant gets the passport in a weeks time and the validity of that passport is only one year. i am not sure if i apply for that service, are the embassy people going to accept that passport becuase of its short validity. My passport is also water stained.

[Lost Love 0]

I'm here - here I am! lol

NEIL GOT APPROVED!!!!!! :dance:

I tried to get some more sleep (didn't really happen) since I have to work tonight. Neil texted me at 6:30 this morning to tell me! He said it was easy, they only asked a few questions. He was kept entertained by the fact that Martin Kemp from Spandau Ballet was in front of him in line to get a visa.

Although, as tired as he is, he may have been hallucinating that part.

I have to thank you guys - all of you. Kristin, how sweet to come here and see how much we've been on your mind today, made me feel so good. Marie, you've been such a great friend to me through this whole process. Everyone in this group - don't know how I would have possibly made it without you guys. I truly cannot wait until we are all feeling this moment.

Zahid, I'm sorry about your passport. I hope you find a solution soon. I know you will, I know that nothing will stop your love.

Congrats Nancy

i have already spoken with some officers in the passport office srinagar and they told me to come there on Monday morning. Nothing is going to stop our love. we both have stayed strong in the past and we will continue to do that. This is just a visa process not the end of world

[iowaseabee 0]

I'm here - here I am! lol

NEIL GOT APPROVED!!!!!! :dance:

I tried to get some more sleep (didn't really happen) since I have to work tonight. Neil texted me at 6:30 this morning to tell me! He said it was easy, they only asked a few questions. He was kept entertained by the fact that Martin Kemp from Spandau Ballet was in front of him in line to get a visa.

Although, as tired as he is, he may have been hallucinating that part.

I have to thank you guys - all of you. Kristin, how sweet to come here and see how much we've been on your mind today, made me feel so good. Marie, you've been such a great friend to me through this whole process. Everyone in this group - don't know how I would have possibly made it without you guys. I truly cannot wait until we are all feeling this moment.

Zahid, I'm sorry about your passport. I hope you find a solution soon. I know you will, I know that nothing will stop your love.

Congrats Nancy

i have already spoken with some officers in the passport office srinagar and they told me to come there on Monday morning. Nothing is going to stop our love. we both have stayed strong in the past and we will continue to do that. This is just a visa process not the end of world

I'm sure it will all work out ok for you.

[Wade+Kristin 0]

No news yet and we are quickly appraoching their magical 5 month processing time. I really don't see why it is taking this long. We are trying to keep a good attitude and just take each day as it comes.

I can't see why it would be taking this long either, but hopefully you'll hear something soon. I'm glad to see you're both trying to be positive about it, even though it must be hard. I think if it was me, I'd be cracking up long time ago You'll get there eventually though, and in the end it's all worth it to be with the one you love! At least everything is usually a lot more speedy once you get through this step

well it takes minumum of 3 months to get a new passport in kashmir. but there is one service known as Tatkal service in which the applicant gets the passport in a weeks time and the validity of that passport is only one year. i am not sure if i apply for that service, are the embassy people going to accept that passport becuase of its short validity. My passport is also water stained.

I believe it would be okay for you to travel with a passport that will expire after one year. The general rule is to apply with a passport that will 'have at least 6 months validity beyond the issuance date of the visa' Each consulate can be a tad different regarding what they will and won't accept, though. Do you have any way of getting easy in touch with them? Phone or email? It's something they should be able to give you a quick and exact reply to. At least it seems as your interview went well otherwise. Now to straighten out the passport issue and off you go!

Edited December 5, 2009 by Wade+Kristin

[lyekka 5]

Hi everyone! So Im still here with my sweetheart! Getting lots of hugs and kisses, he is actually kissing me on the cheek as im typing this and im having alot of typos rofl. Hitting the backspace key alot haha. Now for the update! On friday we got our packet 4 and his interview is on December 22!!! wohooo! An approval would be a great christmas present.

Lol now Damo is behind me playing on his guitar haha. I think he is trying to distract me awwwww. Hugs to everyone!!

Congrats to you all the got your approvals!! Im so happy for yall!

Jules

[Lost Love 0]

No news yet and we are quickly appraoching their magical 5 month processing time. I really don't see why it is taking this long. We are trying to keep a good attitude and just take each day as it comes.

I can't see why it would be taking this long either, but hopefully you'll hear something soon. I'm glad to see you're both trying to be positive about it, even though it must be hard. I think if it was me, I'd be cracking up long time ago You'll get there eventually though, and in the end it's all worth it to be with the one you love! At least everything is usually a lot more speedy once you get through this step

well it takes minumum of 3 months to get a new passport in kashmir. but there is one service known as Tatkal service in which the applicant gets the passport in a weeks time and the validity of that passport is only one year. i am not sure if i apply for that service, are the embassy people going to accept that passport becuase of its short validity. My passport is also water stained.

I believe it would be okay for you to travel with a passport that will expire after one year. The general rule is to apply with a passport that will 'have at least 6 months validity beyond the issuance date of the visa' Each consulate can be a tad different regarding what they will and won't accept, though. Do you have any way of getting easy in touch with them? Phone or email? It's something they should be able to give you a quick and exact reply to. At least it seems as your interview went well otherwise. Now to straighten out the passport issue and off you go!

I have already sent them an email mentioning all the concerns about the new passport. I will call them tomorrow and listen to them carefully

[roughsweet 0]

Awwww yay! Congrats on your interview date, Jules! I got butterflies and got all excited reading about you being with him right now. I cannot WAIT to see Neil! I get tears in my eyes just thinking about it! It's been over five months, and now he'll be here so soon! You guys will be together forever so soon, what a wonderful Christmas present!

Zahid, I'll be thinking of you tomorrow when you march into that passport office. True love will not be swayed! I know you'll take care of business in there and Kristin is right, as soon as you do - it'll be Visa City.

[Lost Love 0]

Awwww yay! Congrats on your interview date, Jules! I got butterflies and got all excited reading about you being with him right now. I cannot WAIT to see Neil! I get tears in my eyes just thinking about it! It's been over five months, and now he'll be here so soon! You guys will be together forever so soon, what a wonderful Christmas present!

Zahid, I'll be thinking of you tomorrow when you march into that passport office. True love will not be swayed! I know you'll take care of business in there and Kristin is right, as soon as you do - it'll be Visa City.

well i had a talk with one of the guys who works at the passport office and he told me he will help me in getting a duplicate passort within a week and the validity of of the passport will be normal 10 years. He said everything in the duplicate passport will be the same as it was in my old passport eccept the passport number. I dont know if that will be accpeted by the embassy

[Wade+Kristin 0]

well i had a talk with one of the guys who works at the passport office and he told me he will help me in getting a duplicate passort within a week and the validity of of the passport will be normal 10 years. He said everything in the duplicate passport will be the same as it was in my old passport eccept the passport number. I dont know if that will be accpeted by the embassy

Hmm well that's a tough cookie to answer. I know they take your passport number twice, once for the medical apps and once for the applications you just handed in now. I had an error in something I filled out along with my forms, following the advice of a veteran member here, but the consulate in Norway just erased what I wrote and corrected it for me. I don't know if they're equally easy to deal with in Mumbai but hopefully there won't be too much complications and things will be sorted out. I got a good feeling about you guys, and will be crossing my fingers for a speedy Visa!

Jules; you sound so happy! And in love - and happy!! I'm having some hardship with being away from Wade for so long, so it was incredible nice to get your update and a feel of you two together So happy for you, Jules! It's all about trying to squeeze out as much as possible from the days you got left and hooray! You got an interview day! I'll be waiting for the good news Tell Damo we said hi, or better yet; Hi Damo!! (if you're reading this over her shoulder that is, lol)

Edited December 6, 2009 by Wade+Kristin