November 2009 filers

[Kristin&David 0]

On form DS-157, on #9, they ask to list all the countries you have entered in the last ten years, like, even tho I went on vaca, I have to mention it? I visited Europe, but it was like 1 or 2 days in each country every time, should I list that? knowing that there are no stamps on my passport?

We just decided to add a supplementary sheet and list all the countries David had traveled into as best we could, even though he had no stamps in his passport for the European ones. It turned out to be a pretty long list but that's what they asked for!

[Drue & Naddy 0]

I don't feel any more frustrated at 3 months 1 week and 1 day then I was the next day I woke without her by my side. So no, I'll never understand it I guess

Everyday i woke up alone, and I saw VSC getting late in the approvals, was like a stab in my heart, cos everyday VSC was skipping each application, means that this couple would have to live 1 more day away from each other, means that this couple will have their "life" put on hold for 1 more day, means that this couple will have to wait 1 more day before realizing their life time dream.

Nobody have the right to decide for other people's life. We knew that there was waiting in this process, but we payed the fees to have a fairly file processing, and we didn't get it. All we got was our applications being locked in a closet and being skipped for 2 month.

You will say, ok, but we will end up together at last. I agree with you, but if the waiting doesn't frustrate you, that doesn't mean that the other couples aren't suffering or don't have the right to suffer, and aren't getting frustrated or don't have the right to be frustrated cos the government system fail.

We don't all sink our suffering in a glass of rum

[Drue & Naddy 0]

We just decided to add a supplementary sheet and list all the countries David had traveled into as best we could, even though he had no stamps in his passport for the European ones. It turned out to be a pretty long list but that's what they asked for!

yeah, I guess I'll do the same

[Martyshk 137]

Everyday i woke up alone, and I saw VSC getting late in the approvals, was like a stab in my heart, cos everyday VSC was skipping each application, means that this couple would have to live 1 more day away from each other, means that this couple will have their "life" put on hold for 1 more day, means that this couple will have to wait 1 more day before realizing their life time dream.

Nobody have the right to decide for other people's life. We knew that there was waiting in this process, but we payed the fees to have a fairly file processing, and we didn't get it. All we got was our applications being locked in a closet and being skipped for 2 month.

You will say, ok, but we will end up together at last. I agree with you, but if the waiting doesn't frustrate you, that doesn't mean that the other couples aren't suffering or don't have the right to suffer, and aren't getting frustrated or don't have the right to be frustrated cos the government system fail.

We don't all sink our suffering in a glass of rum

You know what though, the irony of this all is.....that December is most likely to wait longer for approvals than November.

We all went in expecting quicker approvals.

And yes, I feel like my heart is being torn out every day I see this counter rise... but it still hurts the same.

You know, when they skipped to December, it wasn't any one of us who got approved who came here to gloat, you realize it right?

Yes, waiting frustrates me to no end, but I cannot let it drive me insane. I talk to my girl every day and every night, and someone has to at least try and cheer her up, so I just can't allow myself to succumb to misery.

This whole process sucks a donkey dong...

Oh, and while some people think we are serious with the drinking.....we all have jobs and stuff you know

Edited March 15, 2010 by Мартышк+Мартышка

[Drue & Naddy 0]

You know what though, the irony of this all is.....that December is most likely to wait longer for approvals than November.

We all went in expecting quicker approvals.

And yes, I feel like my heart is being torn out every day I see this counter rise... but it still hurts the same.

You know, when they skipped to December, it wasn't any one of us who got approved who came here to gloat, you realize it right?

Yes, waiting frustrates me to no end, but I cannot let it drive me insane. I talk to my girl every day and every night, and someone has to at least try and cheer her up, so I just can't allow myself to succumb to misery.

This whole process sucks a donkey dong...

Oh, and while some people think we are serious with the drinking.....we all have jobs and stuff you know

Unfortunately, December will kinda suffer from the October-November's delay in processing. they are not done with November yet, nearly half way. they speed-ed up for 2 weeks, but wasn't enough to process all the applications.

You may have 4-4.5 month waiting time. But, you 4-5 were expecting this I guess. Not forgetting that even after the NOA2, you will still have 1,2 or 3 month to wait before an interview.

May your patience be stronger than mine

Edited March 15, 2010 by Drue & Naddy

[Mark and Carol 4]

ouhhhhhh, look what i found (in a mod signature), a save-enabled version of the P3, useful for those who doesn't have a printer (like me ><)

DS-156K: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/lva3qz/DS-156K_save-enabled.pdf" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/lva3qz/DS-156K_save-enabled.pdf</a>

DS-157: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/lva3qz/DS-157_save-enabled.pdf" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/lva3qz/DS-157_save-enabled.pdf</a>

DS-230: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/lva3qz/DS-0230_save-enabled.pdf" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/lva3qz/DS-0230_save-enabled.pdf</a>

as for the DS-156, it'ss to be filled online : <a href="https://evisaforms.state.gov/ds156.asp" target="_blank">https://evisaforms.state.gov/ds156.asp</a>

Don't forget to click on "continue" to generate a code bar. NO MANUAL FILLING for this one guys

hope it helps

Excellent find...I've been looking everywhere for a savable version of DS-230. Thank you so much!!!

[Drue & Naddy 0]

Excellent find...I've been looking everywhere for a savable version of DS-230. Thank you so much!!!

np . Post it in your month too, might always come in handy

[Mark and Carol 4]

np . Post it in your month too, might always come in handy

Good idea!! I'll post it in the Dec. thread.

Thanks.

[Martyshk 137]

Unfortunately, December will kinda suffer from the October-November's delay in processing. they are not done with November yet, nearly half way. they speed-ed up for 2 weeks, but wasn't enough to process all the applications.

You may have 4-4.5 month waiting time. But, you 4-5 were expecting this I guess. Not forgetting that even after the NOA2, you will still have 1,2 or 3 month to wait before an interview.

May your patience be stronger than mine

I wasn't expecting 4-4.5 moths at the start, I was expecting 2. (just like, I bet, you were).

I started expecting 5 after they basically stopped doing anything for 2 months.

Also, my data says it's way more than 50% for November done.

They are moving on December though too, about 10%.... I'm nuts with numbers so I crunch them.

I am lucky, in a sense that my embassy does not require a packet 3. No forms need to be sent back to consulate at all. Just ring a call center, make an appointment and go.

[yuryromero 0]

Hi. I just sent our I-129F off today and thought I'd kick it off for the November crowd. My fiance left the US and I'm already going crazy waiting for him to be back here, but it sounds like I've got to get used to the idea of being a bit lonely for several months yet.

Any other November filers to commiserate or be hopeful with?

i am november but I 130 for my mom.Good luck

[doghandler 2]

awwww, I'm sorry Mrs D. , I'll try not to give you any shoks or worries anymore . I said I'll try, we never know lol

And about Drue's doggy, it's not financial problem, it's more space problem. He has a rotty, a big rotty, and I have a small apartment for now (well, I live alone, no need for a big apartment to clean up for nothing lol). Let's just hope he wouldn't have to move here. It'll me so much complicated for him. 1 month here and he was completely out of it

OK - I'll buy you a bigger apartment then lol! I LOVE rotties!

Keep you pecker up x

[that_girl 9]

Keep you pecker up x

Uh, forgive my ignorance, but does that mean the same across the pond as it does here?

On another note, I sure hope I see a package being shipped to Auckland soon!

[Martyshk 137]

Uh, forgive my ignorance, but does that mean the same across the pond as it does here?

On another note, I sure hope I see a package being shipped to Auckland soon!

I know what it means here

[doghandler 2]

I know what it means here

Oh oh, Mrs Dog just made a cultural faux pas! I just asked my USC what that means in USA....oh I SO did not know that! In the UK, it is totally innocent!

Thanks for the laugh guys. I now know never to say that at my interview or POE!

[Drue & Naddy 0]

Uh, forgive my ignorance, but does that mean the same across the pond as it does here?

On another note, I sure hope I see a package being shipped to Auckland soon!

someone explain to me >< im frenchy, bare with me