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[jezz85 0]

I'm sorry Niphredil

I know it sucks but try not to think about it that way. Plenty of good things happen in the world too, like the love between you and your hubby for example.

If anything, all those bad things just prove how tough and strong your relationship is in the face of adversity. All my love to you guys, I'm sure you'll be able to deal with this new set back in his health together. I know that it will be hard but hey, having someone who loves you and cares about you, and is willing to go though this Visa Journey to be with you is one of the greatest things a person can have, and you both have that!

[Niphredil 0]

thanks

Whilst I've only been talking actively for a couple of hours, I have been reading the forums for a while, and it is nice to have a site like this.

Back when we were first going through this, I had *zero* idea of what was going on, and I guess thats why we waited 7 months before phoning, because all I knew was 'that it'll take a while to come'.

NO idea about paying for anything or police reports or even an interview! Just figured they'd do all the running around, which is why it took so long, and one day they send you a card and a 'Welcome' letter

I complain and worry now simply because things ARE happening, and it's making me anxious. I just now have an avenue that'll listen My US friends all kinda go "blaghhuh?". Oh they miss me and want me there, but they're not going through the process. This is a great site with great people thanks

[Duke 0]

I've been advised that the "Applicant's Statement of Readiness to be Interviewed" is part of the Packet-3. My Aussie fiance is in the States right now, and will remain in the States until after her packet-3 arrives back at her home in Oz. We already have the entire packet-3 prepared .... except for this "Applicant's Statement of Readiness to be Interviewed".

Does anyone have a copy of this form?

[jezz85 0]

Hey Duke,

If its true that you have EVERYTHING ready for the interview including police certificate and medical examination and everything done already...

I think that you should email the consulate in Sydney and give them your case number and the date your fiancee will return to Australia and ask them to assign you an interview date based on that. They're good with email and will reply quickly, I think you have a good chance of that working just fine. The statement of readiness thing is not a big deal in the process.

Good luck.

[Chocolot 0]

hi jayde

welcome to the thread...are you doing the fiance' visa...which state ya from..what i said above also is to you mate..dont hesitate to ask anything ya like even vent about USCIS ...we all know what its like lol..

good luck to you...

kath

Hi Kath thanks for the welcome. I arrived in Florida on a K1 in April 2005, so I now dont have to deal with USCIS except to file an AR11 (change of address) until the lifting of conditions which wont be until March 2008.

I am a Queenslander (Gold Coast) so not a huge difference from 1 climate to the other. I have no problems driving here, I can head off down the freeway with no drama's and when we went back to Qld last month, I found it reasonably easy to switch back, so the only thing left is to go for the Florida license.

I can see you are a great help to the Aussies waiting for their paperwork, it's great to have a shoulder while the paperwork and the waiting apart seems so daunting, so well done!

chat soon, Jayde

[Rings 10]

YAY !!!! Our interview is set for Jusly 3, 2007

*^&%^$%#$#& WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEW HEWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

[meowgirl 0]

Congrats to Elle on your arrival and to Loke and Rings on your interview!! How wonderful!

[vylex 0]

WELCOME TO THE US ELLE!!!! Glad you made it safe and sound to your man Eric.

CONGRATS ON YOUR INTERVIEW DATE Rings and Loke! I'm sure that will go well!

Hi Niphredil! Try not to worry about all the bad things. I believe there is a balance in everything. All the hardship you have been going through will be balanced with the happiness you'll experience when you reunite with your loved one.

Hope everyone else is doing well!

I'm glad it's Friday and I can get back to doing more stuff for the wifey this weekend LOL.

[Elle 0]

Thanks for the congrats guys!! still Think I might be dancing for awhile lol. Its the best feeling not having to think about a time limit. I really hope you guys are reunited VERY VERY SOOON!

Speaking of Congrats...

CONGRATS RINGS & LOKE on your interview date!! You guys are now in the gravy station! Soon y'all be together!! How exciting!!

Jezz - 3 more weeks and you'll be a Baltimorean! yAy!

Kath - you ARE the very 1st one to say Welcome to America - cuz the customs officer didnt say it lol. I actually have a IR1 visa, so I dont have to do AOS, but thanks for the heads up about the fees.

Vylex - Is your wife on CR1 or IR1?

Thanks again and welcome to Niphredil and Jayde and all the new peeps joining this wonderful & supportive Oz/American community

Edited June 22, 2007 by Elle

[vylex 0]

Vylex - Is your wife on CR1 or IR1?

Hi Elle,

My wife is applying for a CR-1 which reminds me....

Hammy or any other recent IR-1/CR-1 people if you are reading this...

What I-864 package did you receive from the NVC? I know there have been updates the last year or so and I would like to know the most recent requirements such as a single tax transcript/return, no requirement of tax release (or something like that), etc.

I am going to start filling out my form this weekend and would like to gather the requirements now.

Also, what DS-230 requirements were there? Is it still just Part I and the biographic page of the wifey's passport? I know some countries have become "Appointment" (new updated requirements depending on country) vs. "Standard" (the original requirements for all countries).

Thanks!

-Alex

[Kath 0]

RINGS AND LOKE....CONGRATS ON GETTING THE INTERVIEW DATE WHOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO

thats fantastic news for you guys...not long now and you will be in each others arms....and you thought the bugging wouldnt help heheheheheeeeeeee im so happy that finally you have some kind of date to go with...congrats again mate...

hi jayde

i must of read your post wrong i thought you were starting it lol...have you added yourself on the u.s. map where you are at..the link is in my signature...and thanks for the compliment...i enjoy being here helping where i can...noticed you have the same problem with your timeline that rings had.. might have to talk to ewok to see what he can do to update your timeline...

hi vylex

take a look at some of hammy's posts mate.. i remember him setting out what he had do for his CR1...also i found aussiewench's post about the shortcuts that might help also...

JAME'S SHORT CUTS

so good to read good news in here...and to see everyone is hanging in there for their journey's

take care

kath

[Niphredil 0]

I finally got over my shyness about confronting automated voices and called the NVC hotline Whee, my DS-230 is on it's way!

I've already d/led it from the site and have filled out a 'Tester' version. Whilst I haven't been to too many places since I was 16, it is nice to think about it beforehand, it's a few days less spent working on it.

Dave will hopefully get his AOS in sometime next week (which should be when the 230 arrives), then he can send an e-mail regarding his condition. Whilst I doubt it'll help with expedition at this stage of the game, it certaintly can't be a bad thing either. You'd have to be pretty hard-hearted to refuse someone a greencard because their husband is sick :\ Silly thing is, he'd probably be done with chemotherapy by the time I get there x.X

Grats on the interview date Rings I suppose even with an interview date its hard to just not go out and buy a ticket huh? As is, I'm already checking out 1 way flight costs from LA to LR... ahh it's about time they put in CHEAP one way flights, instead of the "Oh, we're trying to rip off business flyers by having 1 way flights at DOUBLE the return cost" x.X

[vylex 0]

hi vylex

take a look at some of hammy's posts mate.. i remember him setting out what he had do for his CR1...also i found aussiewench's post about the shortcuts that might help also...

JAME'S SHORT CUTS

Thanks Kath.

Yes, I've been reading up on the James version 2.0 shortcut. I think I have everything I need. I am just being ####### and want to triple check with recently approved folks so I can confirm nothing has changed since. I am hoping that I can time everything so when I head to Oz, all the paperwork has been filed and I would only have to wait for that "Case Complete" notification. B)

[Rings 10]

THANK YOU GUYS SO MUCH!!! WHEWWWWW HEWWW - CALLING THEM AND BUGGING THE ####### OUT OF THEM DOES HELP!!!!!

*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: XXXXXXXXXXXX

Application Type: I130 , IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On June 22, 2007, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

Edited June 23, 2007 by Rings

[jezz85 0]

Congratulations Rings & Loke!

I'll be thinking about you guys on July 3rd! Happy interviewing!