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[hampster 0]

hi ya rings

yeah you need that NOA2 for the AOS...i would be emailing them that you never received it or enquire if one has been sent...get on it now only i would be worried about you paying for a copy mate..and the length of time it would be to get one off them ...gawd i hope its on its ways mate..and by the way thanks for your comment earlier i do what i do cos im just me ..did that make sense lol

heyyyyyyyyyyyyyy lyndel about bloody time you reported in hehehehe...(stir stir) good to hear your enjoying work and there is plenty of it .. will keep you outta trouble for awhile lol...sounds like you landed the right job mate..good on ya...ohh lyndel get a cordless keyboard for that laptop coming in .. it is heaps better than typing on its keyboard lol..and just to let ya know.. i havent even started at k mart yet suppose to be doing orientation either this week or next..but gawd its getting close to us going away..im just wondering if they are going to wait till im back in august and train me then ..but damm i wish they would tell me.. there a slack bunch lol..gawd am i allowed to say that about a new employer lol oh by the way lyndel ya gotta give me some pointers on fly fishing mate...robert went and bought us fly rods ..lol how complicated are they geez just to put on the line lol told him to buy just one but ohhh no i had to have one too so ive been hooked to flippen try it lol

sharyna

how you doing... have you sent in your forms yet..you and loke might get interviews at the same time..it has happened in here...lol

hi vylex ...

when you heading downunder mate...bet your counting lol..

hammy how you liking your work mate ....home depo is such a huge store..reminds me of bunnings but just the sheer size of the place is incredible.. well at our stores anyways...lol

talk to you lot later

kath

Hey Kath,

Working @ Home Depot is Great

Some Night's I walk to work.. about 20 minute walk.. UpHill,

And Sometimes Cheryl Drives and Picks me up..

Depening on how her schedule is during the week.

Great Bunch of Guys + Ladies (11 guys and 3 Ladies)

+ Night Manager, that I work with..

Took some Vegemite (In a Tube with some crackers)

To Work tonight for a Laugh

Some tried it and some asked.. why so high in Vitamin B..

I told the New England Manager( oversees 20 warehouses)

That it's like Black Gold.. or the Aussie Version of the Little Blue Pill lol

Tonight (Wednesday Night shift) we had a CookOut/BBQ

That the Company Put on for the Night Crew

To say Thankyou for all the work we do.

I'm Talking Marinated Steak Tips, Chicken Fillets, Burgers,

Marinated Chicken Pieces, Buffalo Wings Meatballs,

Salads, Trail Mix ...

And Home Made Chocolate Mudcakes

They Supplied all the Soda's, Freshly Brewed Coffee,

By the end of it I was Looking for a Place outside in the

Garden Section to Curl Up and sleep for a hour lmao

It is very Similar to Bunnings In Australia.. and

Rumor has it they are looking to take on Bunnings In Australia Soon.

I wore a Pedometre at work for the last 2 nights,

and averaging walking around doing stock walking 7 - 10 Miles a Night..

And too Add to it Cheryl and I are Giving up the Smokes

Prolly by the end of this Month..

So that will be good for the both of Us

I hope Kmart get their act together b4 you go on Holidays Kath!!!

And even the workers don't get Discount at Home Depot

Anyways I've waffled on long enough

Tag in someone please.

Cheers

Paul

[vylex 0]

hi vylex ...

when you heading downunder mate...bet your counting lol..

Hi Kath,

Yes I am counting the days LOL! I fly back to Oz August 11th. This time though, I bring a plane load of friends and family.

There is still a lot left to do before the wedding. It sure is making time fly. I remember when 2 months before seeing Vy would seem like eternity. Now I am scared to run out of time before taking care of my wedding tasks.

Looking back on this, I guess I'm outside the norm for males in that I am actively involved in a good portion of the planning. It's hard doing it from this side of the world but at the same time I can concentrate on things without getting bombarded from all directions like the poor wifey. I think I spend a good part of the time comforting her...and boy does it take a lot out of me.

On a different note:

WHO WANTS TIM-TAMS?

I have way more than I can eat and in celebration of my NOA2 I'd like to mail it out a few packs to any transplanted Oz members that are craving these sinfully good snacks but can't get hold of them.

If any of you folks are interested, just PM the address you'd like me to send it to. Enjoy while supplies last!

[meowgirl 0]

I am currently waiting for my paperwork to be forwarded to NVC and planning ahead for next steps.

A couple of questions:

Does meowboy need to get his vaccinations taken care of BEFORE the medical appointment?

Does the police certificate/ affidavit of support/ employer letter/ vaccination stuff need to be taken care of after the embassy sends the packet, or can we start preparing this while we are waiting?

Thanks!

[Kath 0]

hi ya meowgirl good to see ya

yeah go for it.. he can get blood tests by his local doctor to see what he is ammune to that will clarify what injections he will need...get him to get the tetnus jab just in case he doesnt know when he had that last...these blood test can be put on medicare...also he can get the syphillis and hiv test done at the local doc too...but make sure he gets the doc to print out the results for him to take to his medical so the medical examiner can enter these on the vaccination form...

the medical is dont my a U.S. approved doctor so go to the top of the screen click on embassey info and there in the australian embassey is all your doctors info...x rays are also done at the medical...police info is also in there..sorry i have forgotten which state your in at the mo to give you exact doctors ...also while where on the medical doc.. make sure he gets a complete copy of his medical because he will need his vaccination sheet when doing AOS...

good luck

kath

[Poi_n_J 0]

Hiya Pris,

Well me thinks you will be Just Fine wait till Friday A.M then call to find out

But me thinks you will be done very very very very sooooon

So take a Chill Pill kick back and relax maybe have A Tim Tam or 4 lol

Wishing you a speedy Case # Number B)

And then it's all fullsteam ahead then ..rolling rolling rolling RAWHIDE!!!!!!!!

Cheers

Paul

Thanks for that..shall sit tight then a while longer...

Have a great weekend everyone..!!! Wish me luck on my garage sale..!

Edited June 15, 2007 by Poi_n_J

[Rings 10]

I called the USCIS to figure out what is going on with our NOA2 and the lady said that our petition was still being processed and I told her "no it's not" and I explained to her that Loke already has packet 3 and that I need the NOA2 in order to adjust his status when he gets to the states.

I told her I knew our petition was approved because of the letter that I got from NVC saying they received the APPROVED I-129F and she said "that's odd" then they should have sent the notice. I said "YEAH" ... and then she asked if I filed an I-130

and I said yes and she checked that and she asked me if I had gotten a notice from them on that and I said "No" and she said "This is so weird" (note: this was the second lady I talked to because the first one didn't get it either and had to go get her boss)

She said that the decision for the I-130 was made on May 16th and that I should have gotten a notice of some kind and I said "Was it approved?" and she said "I can't tell you that"

I said "well someone tell me something.. send me a notice or something" and she asked why I even filed for the K3 and I said that I just want to be with my husband. She and I chatted about how the I-130 is a better visa and she gave me enough hints for me to know that our petition for the I-130 was likely approved.

She sent a request to have both notices sent out and told me that if I wanted to just be with Loke then I should continue the K3, but IF we are approved on our I-130 and we were willing to wait on it then it would be a better visa... I think we were but I think we should wait until I get the actual notices because she wouldn't tell me.

Do you think that it would be better to just wait for the I-130 if it is not going to require too much of a difference? I know it is a better visa and it is the one we really wanted to get, but he had his medical and everything scheduled. Can we actually get both? Can that happen?

[Kath 0]

hi ya rings

although i dont know much about the marriage visa's i have taken a look at the guidelines of both k3 and the CR1-IR1 route

i would way up your options mate..

if you persue the CR1/IR1 route loke can enter as a permanent resident.. you dont have to do the AOS he can work and doesnt need AP to travel back to oz if there is an emergency...

where as with the K3 you have to do your AOS and EAD and AP...

if you are dead sure from the way the operator was talking.. I would either keep hounding to find out what is going on about your I-130 or wait for notification in the mail...if the operator was going to update your files maybe it wont be long before you hear something from USCIS...

weigh everything up mate...i know you want to be together asap but think of the advantages also of not having to do the AOS and not having anything to do with USCIS for 2 years...i sound like im twisting your arm but im not mate ..if i was you i would wait ...whats say a month or so apart when u can have 2 years off from USCIS...just my two bobs worth mate...

hopefully someone else can give them some insight into it also rings and loke...good luck in what you choose to do guys...

take care

kath

[Rings 10]

Hi Kath,

I actually want to go for the CR1 and always have, but we were really just willing to do anything to get him home. I am going to wait for the notices. I think I am going to call tomorrow again and the next day and bug the ####### out of these people. Loke goes for medical on Aussie Monday (my Sunday) and I want him still to do that either way, but if the CR1 is a viable option, then I may spend some time convincing him to go that route.

If you happen to get the K3 visa, can you still get the I-130? I am wondering if we are approved and we do get the K3 and Loke does not fly in on the K3 right away and we wait for the CR1, if that is even possible. I have been hunting VJ all night for some sorta answer

Edited June 15, 2007 by Rings

[Tamzo27 0]

I'LL HAVE TIM TAMS ,VYLEX!!! YUMM.I actually bought 2 packs with me, as presents and ended up eating both of them!!! haha I am really missing those.

Sorry I have been a bit MIA again.Things have been quite crazy.My fiance got an amazing job offer in NYC!!!! So we're moving there at the end of next month..as if moving across continents wasn't enough...not I have to move cross country (California-->NYC) haha..but I'm excited and very proud of him. So...my question is..what do we do in terms of paperwork?? Do we have to change anything with anyone?? ie:our address... what happens with AOS now??? We are moving at the end of July, and are planning on doing the civil ceremony mid July. So what steps do we take?We're both a tad stressed out at the moment..the move itself is a bit daunting..so my head is in a bit of mess...trying to figure out what we need to do in terms of this process.I have my SSN already, if that makes any difference??? Hope you're all well.

Congrats on your job at HD, Hammy..sounds like fun!!!

hi vylex ...

when you heading downunder mate...bet your counting lol..

Hi Kath,

Yes I am counting the days LOL! I fly back to Oz August 11th. This time though, I bring a plane load of friends and family.

There is still a lot left to do before the wedding. It sure is making time fly. I remember when 2 months before seeing Vy would seem like eternity. Now I am scared to run out of time before taking care of my wedding tasks.

Looking back on this, I guess I'm outside the norm for males in that I am actively involved in a good portion of the planning. It's hard doing it from this side of the world but at the same time I can concentrate on things without getting bombarded from all directions like the poor wifey. I think I spend a good part of the time comforting her...and boy does it take a lot out of me.

On a different note:

WHO WANTS TIM-TAMS?

I have way more than I can eat and in celebration of my NOA2 I'd like to mail it out a few packs to any transplanted Oz members that are craving these sinfully good snacks but can't get hold of them.

If any of you folks are interested, just PM the address you'd like me to send it to. Enjoy while supplies last!

[Kath 0]

hi ya tamzo

good to see ya still kicking mate..

here is a link to the info ya want..you have to notify USCIS within 10 days of moving..you can do this online or post it in.. the form is AR-11...

CHANGING ADDRESS WITH USCIS

so when you get to NYC i would do that as soon as you get the time...then when your ready to do your AOS just fill it in normally with your current address and with your other address...all will be fine tam...

now for the congrats...

that is so cool your fiance got a promotion..what line of work is he in...NY will be a big difference from california hope all goes well for you...congrats again..

take care

kath

[vylex 0]

I'LL HAVE TIM TAMS ,VYLEX!!! YUMM.I actually bought 2 packs with me, as presents and ended up eating both of them!!! haha I am really missing those.

Done. I messaged ya. :-)

Sorry I have been a bit MIA again.Things have been quite crazy.My fiance got an amazing job offer in NYC!!!! So we're moving there at the end of next month..as if moving across continents wasn't enough...not I have to move cross country (California-->NYC) haha..but I'm excited and very proud of him. So...my question is..what do we do in terms of paperwork?? Do we have to change anything with anyone?? ie:our address... what happens with AOS now??? We are moving at the end of July, and are planning on doing the civil ceremony mid July. So what steps do we take?We're both a tad stressed out at the moment..the move itself is a bit daunting..so my head is in a bit of mess...trying to figure out what we need to do in terms of this process.I have my SSN already, if that makes any difference??? Hope you're all well.

CONGRATS! LOL you'll be pretty close to me in NJ. I am always in the city too and work across the hudson (on the Jersey side).

Rings, I would recommend highly to wait for the I-130 for several reasons...paperwork and financial consideration. The costs are very high. Also the it seems Aussies take about around 10 months to get I-130 processed. Vy and I decided that as much as we miss each other, it's worth the wait...even if it could take 12 months. It beats the days when it took around 3 years. We're pretty much at the NVC stage too and with James shortcuts it could be as quick as 2-3 months before being forwarded to Sydney.

When Loke comes with a CR-1/IR-1 he is a Permanent Resident...done deal. Ready to rock and roll. Of course, being apart and the cost of emotional hardship will trump logical decision making. It's a touch call that only each couple can decide. Good luck with any decision you two make. :-)

[Tamzo27 0]

Thanks so much for the info and your well wishes, Kath- really appreciate it!!! How long on avg does the whole AOS process take..ie: How long will it take for me to get work authorization...getting quite restless already...cannot wait to kick start my career in NYC!! My fiancee is going into the hedge fund industry...investing stocks etc...working on Wall St!! pretty crazy...

Thanks for the Tim Tams Vylex....very kind and sweet of you!!! I'll blame you when I put on the extra KGS...or should I say POUNDS haha

hi ya tamzo

good to see ya still kicking mate..

here is a link to the info ya want..you have to notify USCIS within 10 days of moving..you can do this online or post it in.. the form is AR-11...

CHANGING ADDRESS WITH USCIS

so when you get to NYC i would do that as soon as you get the time...then when your ready to do your AOS just fill it in normally with your current address and with your other address...all will be fine tam...

now for the congrats...

that is so cool your fiance got a promotion..what line of work is he in...NY will be a big difference from california hope all goes well for you...congrats again..

take care

kath

[Kath 0]

hi ya tamzo

take a look at the time line below for the EAD

EAD TIMELINES

AOS TIMELINE

depends on how the new fee processing goes huh...they are saying that it should be faster but how are they going to catch up on all the backlogs and be caught up for when the new fees start...

i was transferred to California.. i got my greencard within a month...but its hard to judge on how long it will take mate..fingers crossed it will be within the lotted time and you dont get caught up in the FBI name check...

good luck mate...

kath

whoops edit time: when you look at the AOS put in the NYC local office you will be filing with...so you have to look to see which is your office ok...

Edited June 16, 2007 by Kath

[vylex 0]

Thanks so much for the info and your well wishes, Kath- really appreciate it!!! How long on avg does the whole AOS process take..ie: How long will it take for me to get work authorization...getting quite restless already...cannot wait to kick start my career in NYC!! My fiancee is going into the hedge fund industry...investing stocks etc...working on Wall St!! pretty crazy...

Wow congrats to your man! That's a very intense field but EXTREMELY financially rewarding. You'll have no problem finding something in NYC, that's for sure!

Thanks for the Tim Tams Vylex....very kind and sweet of you!!! I'll blame you when I put on the extra KGS...or should I say POUNDS haha

LOL! I put some on thanks to Mr Arnott.

[hampster 0]

hi ya rings

yeah you need that NOA2 for the AOS...i would be emailing them that you never received it or enquire if one has been sent...get on it now only i would be worried about you paying for a copy mate..and the length of time it would be to get one off them ...gawd i hope its on its ways mate..and by the way thanks for your comment earlier i do what i do cos im just me ..did that make sense lol

heyyyyyyyyyyyyyy lyndel about bloody time you reported in hehehehe...(stir stir) good to hear your enjoying work and there is plenty of it .. will keep you outta trouble for awhile lol...sounds like you landed the right job mate..good on ya...ohh lyndel get a cordless keyboard for that laptop coming in .. it is heaps better than typing on its keyboard lol..and just to let ya know.. i havent even started at k mart yet suppose to be doing orientation either this week or next..but gawd its getting close to us going away..im just wondering if they are going to wait till im back in august and train me then ..but damm i wish they would tell me.. there a slack bunch lol..gawd am i allowed to say that about a new employer lol oh by the way lyndel ya gotta give me some pointers on fly fishing mate...robert went and bought us fly rods ..lol how complicated are they geez just to put on the line lol told him to buy just one but ohhh no i had to have one too so ive been hooked to flippen try it lol

sharyna

how you doing... have you sent in your forms yet..you and loke might get interviews at the same time..it has happened in here...lol

hi vylex ...

when you heading downunder mate...bet your counting lol..

hammy how you liking your work mate ....home depo is such a huge store..reminds me of bunnings but just the sheer size of the place is incredible.. well at our stores anyways...lol

talk to you lot later

kath

Hey Kath,

Working @ Home Depot is Great

Some Night's I walk to work.. about 20 minute walk.. UpHill,

And Sometimes Cheryl Drives and Picks me up..

Depening on how her schedule is during the week.

Great Bunch of Guys + Ladies (11 guys and 3 Ladies)

+ Night Manager, that I work with..

Took some Vegemite (In a Tube with some crackers)

To Work tonight for a Laugh

Some tried it and some asked.. why so high in Vitamin B..

I told the New England Manager( oversees 20 warehouses)

That it's like Black Gold.. or the Aussie Version of the Little Blue Pill lol

Tonight (Wednesday Night shift) we had a CookOut/BBQ

That the Company Put on for the Night Crew

To say Thankyou for all the work we do.

I'm Talking Marinated Steak Tips, Chicken Fillets, Burgers,

Marinated Chicken Pieces, Buffalo Wings Meatballs,

Salads, Trail Mix ...

And Home Made Chocolate Mudcakes

They Supplied all the Soda's, Freshly Brewed Coffee,

By the end of it I was Looking for a Place outside in the

Garden Section to Curl Up and sleep for a hour lmao

It is very Similar to Bunnings In Australia.. and

Rumor has it they are looking to take on Bunnings In Australia Soon.

I wore a Pedometre at work for the last 2 nights,

and averaging walking around doing stock walking 7 - 10 Miles a Night..

And too Add to it Cheryl and I are Giving up the Smokes

Prolly by the end of this Month..

So that will be good for the both of Us

I hope Kmart get their act together b4 you go on Holidays Kath!!!

And even the workers don't get Discount at Home Depot

Anyways I've waffled on long enough

Tag in someone please.

Cheers

Paul

Well Tis Saturday 1.06pm Massachusetts time.. yay and I am still awake

And I survived my 1st Week of 3rd Shift ..

Hope all is well with everyone and have a nice day/ night to one and all

Cheers

Paul

sleep need sleep being up since 4.30pm yesterday

Edited June 16, 2007 by hampster