October 2009 K-1 Visa filers

[tommy4cherry 0]

The time your case will be adjudicated is based on other peoples approvals. There haven't been many this week, so the proposed dates have gotten further and further away from today. On Wednesday the time was between Jan. 11 and Jan. 17. Then it was Jan. 17 to something. Then it moved back further.

Once other people update their timelines when they receive their NOA2s, then our dates will change to be "next" based on when our NOA1s were. It can change in an instant so don't stress too much about it.

Thanks so much for the info. Like all of us, we are so looking forward to our NOA2s. May we all have them soon!

It's so good to have someone to talk to.

Octoberians like you,

Tom & Cherry

[tommy4cherry 0]

Same here! Its a daily routine for me...check USCIS and VJ...morning and night...just in case I missed something

You're not the only ones on tenterhooks! LDRs (long distance relationships) are for the strong at heart...and we are all strong, right?

Anyway, here's an article to add some levity and fun today. Hope you enjoy it. I copied and pasted the first paragraph to give you a peek at what the cool article is about!

http://www.divinecaroline.com/22081/76045-kiss--science-sex

Why We Kiss: The Science of Sex

By: Brie Cadman (View Profile)

Pecking, smooching, Frenching, and playing tonsil-hockey—there are as many names for kissing as there are ways to do it. Whether we use it as an informal greeting or an intensely romantic gesture, kissing is one of those ingrained human behaviors that seems to defy explanation. Its many purposes—a blow and peck for good luck on dice, lips to ground after a rocky boat ride, kisses in the air to an acquaintance, and the long slow smooches of Hollywood—have different meanings yet are similar in nature. So why is it that we love to pucker up?

[lilacvioletiris 11]

I GOT MY NOA2!

Okay, I am addicted to checking my email. My fiance hung up with me at 8:41 p.m. I turned on my cell phone to pick up my email messages just in case there was an update. I tried to call him back but he took the phone off the hook so he could sleep, I think, since it drops me into his voice mail right away. He will get some surprised messages tomorrow morning before he calls me back.

THERE WAS! AT 8:15 p.m. my notice of approval of my I-129F was sent out. That was about 5 hours after the "touch" I had. I am so excited but man am I tired. Shoveling wasn't too bad but it at least kept me from bouncing off the walls at home.

I can't wait to know that my package clears the NVC and then goes on to the consulate in Montreal! GOD is SO GOOD!

[Beth and John 7]

I GOT MY NOA2!

Okay, I am addicted to checking my email. My fiance hung up with me at 8:41 p.m. I turned on my cell phone to pick up my email messages just in case there was an update. I tried to call him back but he took the phone off the hook so he could sleep, I think, since it drops me into his voice mail right away. He will get some surprised messages tomorrow morning before he calls me back.

THERE WAS! AT 8:15 p.m. my notice of approval of my I-129F was sent out. That was about 5 hours after the "touch" I had. I am so excited but man am I tired. Shoveling wasn't too bad but it at least kept me from bouncing off the walls at home.

I can't wait to know that my package clears the NVC and then goes on to the consulate in Montreal! GOD is SO GOOD!

Oh, Carla! John and I are SO excited for you!!! Congratulations!! BIG HUGS!!!

[kristik 0]

Hi guys,

This morning I woke up to a SMS message on my phone. It said your case xxxxxx has been updated. I could not wait to jump on my email, sure enough there was also an email message that said: We have approved your petition! NOA2 !! I'm so excited! I most definitely did not expect it so soon. I was expecting around February some time to get this.

The confusing part was when I checked online, my status went straight to Post decision activities. I thought that it would go through the previous few steps first. I guess that "interview" does not refer to the interview at the consulate as the status jumped through it.

Anyway just wanted to share this news. For those who filed in October, yours is probably coming soon! Good luck!

Bill

Congrats!! I am starting to feel hopeful!

[tommy4cherry 0]

Hi guys,

This morning I woke up to a SMS message on my phone. It said your case xxxxxx has been updated. I could not wait to jump on my email, sure enough there was also an email message that said: We have approved your petition! NOA2 !! I'm so excited! I most definitely did not expect it so soon. I was expecting around February some time to get this.

The confusing part was when I checked online, my status went straight to Post decision activities. I thought that it would go through the previous few steps first. I guess that "interview" does not refer to the interview at the consulate as the status jumped through it.

Anyway just wanted to share this news. For those who filed in October, yours is probably coming soon! Good luck!

Bill

Congratulations!

We got our NOA1 last Oct. 19th so we are looking forward to our NOA2. Hope all the Octoberians get good news this January, just like you did.

Go, CSC, go!!!

[tommy4cherry 0]

I GOT MY NOA2!

Okay, I am addicted to checking my email. My fiance hung up with me at 8:41 p.m. I turned on my cell phone to pick up my email messages just in case there was an update. I tried to call him back but he took the phone off the hook so he could sleep, I think, since it drops me into his voice mail right away. He will get some surprised messages tomorrow morning before he calls me back.

THERE WAS! AT 8:15 p.m. my notice of approval of my I-129F was sent out. That was about 5 hours after the "touch" I had. I am so excited but man am I tired. Shoveling wasn't too bad but it at least kept me from bouncing off the walls at home.

I can't wait to know that my package clears the NVC and then goes on to the consulate in Montreal! GOD is SO GOOD!

Congrats! Congrat! Congrat!

I am now so attached to my laptop that it has become my life, hahaha!

Cheers from the tropics,

Cherry

[kristik 0]

I GOT MY NOA2!

Okay, I am addicted to checking my email. My fiance hung up with me at 8:41 p.m. I turned on my cell phone to pick up my email messages just in case there was an update. I tried to call him back but he took the phone off the hook so he could sleep, I think, since it drops me into his voice mail right away. He will get some surprised messages tomorrow morning before he calls me back.

THERE WAS! AT 8:15 p.m. my notice of approval of my I-129F was sent out. That was about 5 hours after the "touch" I had. I am so excited but man am I tired. Shoveling wasn't too bad but it at least kept me from bouncing off the walls at home.

I can't wait to know that my package clears the NVC and then goes on to the consulate in Montreal! GOD is SO GOOD!

Wohooo!

[Jessica&Carl 1]

Sheesh! I'm away from my computer for a few days, and look what happnes!!! I'm soooooo happy for all of you I'm crying. I'm not even kidding! Congrats!!! Our approval dates have been pushed back, but I'm trying to just ignore that and pay attention to what's happening with everyone else. I turned my mobile alerts on for the USCIS web site because I'm not at home to check my email or VJ as often as I would like, so now I'll get it on my phone. I know we still have a while cause we didn't file till the 30th of October, and there's only 2 couple below us on Igor's list, but I'm trying to be patient. Our NOA2 will be very bitter sweet for us because even tho we're one step closer, I know it could still be up to 10 months before we're together for good. But it'll still be amazing!

I'm still trying to figure out how to get my cat back into the states with me from Belfast when I go visit my fiance in March. Continental only has information about domestic US flights, and nothing about international ones. Ugh! But in other good news, the price of my ticket went down by almost 150 dollars! Woo Hoo!!!!

Congrats again everyone!!!!

:thumbs:

[LeoLaLit 2]

WOW! it's been raining NOA2's for us Octoberians!

Congrats to all of you who got approved!

Now it's our turn!!!!!!

GO GO GO CSC!!!

[Beth and John 7]

Sheesh! I'm away from my computer for a few days, and look what happnes!!! I'm soooooo happy for all of you I'm crying. I'm not even kidding! Congrats!!! Our approval dates have been pushed back, but I'm trying to just ignore that and pay attention to what's happening with everyone else. I turned my mobile alerts on for the USCIS web site because I'm not at home to check my email or VJ as often as I would like, so now I'll get it on my phone. I know we still have a while cause we didn't file till the 30th of October, and there's only 2 couple below us on Igor's list, but I'm trying to be patient. Our NOA2 will be very bitter sweet for us because even tho we're one step closer, I know it could still be up to 10 months before we're together for good. But it'll still be amazing!

I'm still trying to figure out how to get my cat back into the states with me from Belfast when I go visit my fiance in March. Continental only has information about domestic US flights, and nothing about international ones. Ugh! But in other good news, the price of my ticket went down by almost 150 dollars! Woo Hoo!!!!

Congrats again everyone!!!!

:thumbs:

It has been a very exciting week, that's for sure! And I'm sure that I saw something about getting a cat to the States recently here in VJ. Maybe it was from Russia? I'll try to find it if you would like?

[Leenie 15]

Whoa, it's late for me now, but I just had to pop in because a lot of congratulations are in order!!!

So that's 4 NOA2s for you guys today (or tomorrow night)?! Macaroni, Billz, Rito, and lilacvioletiris - CONGRATULATIONS :dance:

I knew this was coming And for everyone still waiting, I'm hopeful for another "avalanche" soon, no worries!!!

PS - I called the NVC today to find out if our case was received yet, and it was not. I guess 2 days is kind of optimistic. Hehe.

[tommy4cherry 0]

Whoa, it's late for me now, but I just had to pop in because a lot of congratulations are in order!!!

So that's 4 NOA2s for you guys today (or tomorrow night)?! Macaroni, Billz, Rito, and lilacvioletiris - CONGRATULATIONS :dance:

I knew this was coming And for everyone still waiting, I'm hopeful for another "avalanche" soon, no worries!!!

PS - I called the NVC today to find out if our case was received yet, and it was not. I guess 2 days is kind of optimistic. Hehe.

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I didn't realize that 4 couples from our Octoberian thread got their NOAs today....wooohoohoo! Congrats to all of you!

Am so very happy for all of you. Now, I am more optimistic that the rest of us will get an "avalanche" of NOA2s soon...go CSC, go!!!

Next week, I am leaving for Honolulu to meet my fiancee, Tom, who flies in from cold, cold Michigan. 10 days together will be bliss!

BTW, we have been using a small USB plug-in called a "magicJack" that allows me, from the Philippines (or anywhere in the world for as long as I plug it to any computer) to call the US and Canada for free, unlimited number of hours. What makes it so wonderful is that I can call anyone in the US and Canada on their mobile (cell phone) or landline from my computer.

If any of you are interested, google it and check it out.

Tom and I talk twice a day for hours on end. We used to do Skype and googletalk but it meant we had to both be online. Since Tom is on the road a lot, using my magicJack, I can easily call him on his mobile and chat. He can even call me back from any landline or mobile, straight to my magicJack...for as long as I am online. He can even leave a voicemail, as i do, too, when he is unable to pick up the phone.

Hope this info helps those who may want to chat on a clearer platform. It uses VOIP (Voice over internet protocol).

Cheers from the Philippines,

Cherry

[TaiwanLover 0]

What an eventful day! Congratulations to the NOA2 recipients. Here's to a smooth process the rest of the way to the interview!

I'm optimistic next week will be another week of October approvals. Good luck everyone!

-Chris

[Krili 0]

Congratulation all u guys!! i am so happy for you!! i know how much it means for you!!! 2010 our lucky year!! Good begging half of work