NVC May 2010 Edition!

[LoveRani 1]

We had our CC on April 23rd, but still no interview date

[Martine&Dana 0]

I think we can included ourself in the thread... we got our NOA2 yesterday!

[Cheyemo 8]

I think we can included ourself in the thread... we got our NOA2 yesterday!

Congrats and welcome to the thread!

[ally and moh 3]

I don't know what it means, but I'm sure thats great news! I think I'm going to call today as well.

Make that call!

Time to go to work!

Check back in tonight... looking for good news!

[Wife of Mohammed 0]

here guys, watch this to help keep your power and hopes up!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mzL56ZRXYc

Cute video, I enjoyed it...Thanks!

morning morning morning

Seems the craziness is starting to seep into many of us still on the chopping block for SIF/LIF - Interview date.

Not to fear however, the last mile of the race is always the hardest.

Although I am wondering if something to do with the time of year messes with your mind. I find I go through different mental states and can't point to any rhyme or reason why. Yet lately it's been an even stranger one than previous waiting sessions.

Ah hell well, in the end there isn't anything to do about it anyhow. Just ride the crazy roller coaster until we hit the end. So if you're peering out your window looking for the guys with the white coat, don't feel alone.

LOL@ the guys wit the white coat! Too funnie. I agree, everyone has to live one day at a time. I've ran a couple of half marathons, and the last mile...I never stop and push myself the hardest. Thanks for throwing that idea out there, it helped me put things in perspective.

First of all, I believe it's normal. You have to remember that this is a one-time experience and not the way your life will be forever. I think once you get your sign in fail and interview date, you're going to feel a lot better. That's what happened to me. But I've been a really emotional up and down person this school year but I'm really trying to work on it. What's helping me is knowing it's getting close. All year has been just like legalized torture thinking about how long my husband and I were going to be apart, how much I miss him, how overwhelming this whole process can be, and how no one here seems quite to understand it. They try and they want to be supportive but usually they just don't get why it's so stressful. My point, where it pertains to you, is to let you know that you're normal and that you need to give yourself a break. Get rid of the guilt because that's only going to bog you down and you have nothing to feel guilty for. You miss your husband and want to see him. That's a good thing! But, if you can figure out how to live in the moment then you won't miss the special memories you could be creating with your students as they prepare to graduate. Remember, you only have a matter of days before you are reunited so enjoy each day you have and take it as a blessing. At least you know it won't be an unknown amount of months before you see him...it's a matter of days. So put a smile in your heart and count the blessings you DO have and soon I think you'll be able to pull yourself out of the stress and be able to get work done again. Just stop worrying...it serves no purpose but to waste time and stress you out. I know it's easier said than done but really count the blessings you do have...list them out if you need to...and it really does help! Have a great day today!

I took your advice and counted my blessing. I watched our wedding video a couple of times and was reminded of how happy we are together. As I see other couples together and starting families, it makes me want to be together even more. It truly is like a dream coming true and I just have to have more faith into believing things will all fall into place. I begin to realize I'm not in my right, rational mind because I sometimes feel like I would move to Egypt...when in reality, I know I don't! LOL Also, I noticed I've been so tired lately, both physically and mentally. I just started a vitamin regimen, wondered if it could be that? Or it could be that awful argument I had with my cousin sister...we really don't like each other. I think I've snapped out of it, just got to work on enjoying the "now". I'm also going to miss my students, I've known them since their freshman year. This once in a life time moment is definitely one of the most trying times of my life. Thanks for your thoughts and consideration, I really appreciate it.

Good advice guys. I am trying to stay busy to distract myself too. I have work and our son but like you Wife, I find my mind wandering to this whole process and praying that it will be over soon! I'm sure I'll look back and feel like it didn't take as long as it seemed so I'm staying positive! Have a great day you guys and remember that you always have your friends here to support you!

I agree, great support from people that really do understand and have been in our shoes at one point. I have only a couple of weeks to go, just enough time to take care of business here. Thanks for the positive vibes! I'm cool now....lol

Hi people, we are very happy that we received the NOA2 last night, I think we will be part of the MAY family in our NVC journey, I see that most of you all are almost done, congratulations, we will follow your lead and hopefully fly thru NVC and get an interview by June I hope. God bless you all

Welcome! I'm sure you will fly through NVC, they are working faster than ever!

[Cheyemo 8]

Make that call!

Time to go to work!

Check back in tonight... looking for good news!

I called and things are "under review". At least they did show that my DS-230 package was received and under review as well. I'm happy for that movement so yayyyy, its a good day!

[TatyanaR 6]

Think I am giving up on NVC. I can still sign-in... AHH!

Last night I came home from work to more internet and phone trouble and couldn't be with my husband again this morning and now have to have a technician come check my modem some time today!

As much as I want to call NVC to see if anything has changed, I just can't seem to do it. Starting to feel like this will NEVER end! After waiting almost 5 months for our NOA2, I was hoping this would be the easy part!

I really feel down this morning.

I am so sorry to hear that! Hang in there! We are all rooting for you!

[TatyanaR 6]

I am also going through NVC in May. I wish everyone good luck.

Good luck to you also!

Thanks for the support everyone... I really couldn't get thru without this site!

I gave in and called nvc. After almost 20 minutes on hold, I THINK I got some good news.

I am still in supervisor review for 10-15 days (I think this is day 9 or 10). I told the operator I was hoping for case complete by Friday to get the interview date next week so I could ask for vacation time.

She said we have a chance at that because "everything is in the department."

I have no idea what that means exactly, maybe it's on the supervisor's desk? (I pray!)

But it sounded good and made me smile!

If anyine knows what that statement means... that everything is in the department... please let me know!

I have no idea what that means but it sounds good to me!!!! Fingers crossed!

[TatyanaR 6]

I think we can included ourself in the thread... we got our NOA2 yesterday!

Congrads! May you have a smooth journey through NVC!!!

I called and things are "under review". At least they did show that my DS-230 package was received and under review as well. I'm happy for that movement so yayyyy, its a good day!

YAY! Your one step closer!

[Cheyemo 8]

YAY! Your one step closer!

Tat, I just want to know my interview date! Even if it is for July (please Lord no), I would feel much better just KNOWING!

How are you and Gisele?

[TatyanaR 6]

Tat, I just want to know my interview date! Even if it is for July (please Lord no), I would feel much better just KNOWING!

How are you and Gisele?

I agree! Hope you get it soon!

We are doing okay. Gisele is trying to crawl, its so cute! Hope she can suprise daddy.

How are you & Bryce?

[QAtester 0]

Let me start by saying sorry for not having my timeline updated.

Quick question. Have anyone received a call from NVC informing them that their case is completed and they should be set to be scheduled for interview during the 2nd week of May.

I have been trying to get a SIF all week and this morning I got my SIF then a few hours later a call from NVC (I even called the number back just to check it was the really NVC calling me) saying that my case completed. I just think it is strange and never seen any posting about NVC being this courteous before. LOL. Thanks

DS 230 and AOS received by NVC APRIL 26

SIF May 5th

[TatyanaR 6]

Let me start by saying sorry for not having my timeline updated.

Quick question. Have anyone received a call from NVC informing them that their case is completed and they should be set to be scheduled for interview during the 2nd week of May.

I have been trying to get a SIF all week and this morning I got my SIF then a few hours later a call from NVC (I even called the number back just to check it was the really NVC calling me) saying that my case completed. I just think it is strange and never seen any posting about NVC being this courteous before. LOL. Thanks

DS 230 and AOS received by NVC APRIL 26

SIF May 5th

Oh wow! Never heard of that too! But thats nice if they are now doing that.

Congrads on SIF!

[Cixelsyd 1]

Let me start by saying sorry for not having my timeline updated.

Quick question. Have anyone received a call from NVC informing them that their case is completed and they should be set to be scheduled for interview during the 2nd week of May.

I have been trying to get a SIF all week and this morning I got my SIF then a few hours later a call from NVC (I even called the number back just to check it was the really NVC calling me) saying that my case completed. I just think it is strange and never seen any posting about NVC being this courteous before. LOL. Thanks

DS 230 and AOS received by NVC APRIL 26

SIF May 5th

They were very nice about handing me a RFE if that counts as courteous.

I give them #######, but they're just doing their job, so I shouldn't complain so much (now that I said something nice, please CC me ). On the one side, it -insert profanity- that we have to wait a long time. However, on the other side of things, they do give us a timetable which sounds horrific, but they often accomplish the task in 1/3 the quoted time.

I personally didn't know about them calling to notify you of an impending appointment though; or even calling you for any reason. I figured it would just be more e-mail tag.

[Cheyemo 8]

I agree! Hope you get it soon!

We are doing okay. Gisele is trying to crawl, its so cute! Hope she can suprise daddy.

How are you & Bryce?

We're doing great! He hasn't started trying to crawl but is always wanting to jump down off of someones lap! I say to him "where are you going sir?" He's so funny.