January 2011 Filers!!!

[Diana and Chris 25]

I really do appreciate all the support of everyone on the forums. It's so easy to freak out over things sometimes, especially in this process, because you feel a bit like your life is hanging in the balance. We're doing better today, promise!

Now you just need to go get better! Get under a blanket, have a warm drink (tea/coffee) and get well soon!

Thank you. I had to come to school today... my high schoolers had a lot of "last day of the month" projects to give me for their ICT class. u.u But im leaving at 1 and then for a nice warm and calm weekend!!

Cheer up darling!!

[JustJanis 2]

Without getting too into details, this is my second K-1. I met Kata for the first time while still married (as a mutual friend of my ex-husband and I). Due to waiting period for separation in Illinois + lawyer issues, it took me nearly nine months to get the divorce finalized and the relationship with Kata developed during that time. And due to said issues, my divorce was only final about 35 days or so before Kata and I ended up filing. etc. You get the idea.

I tried to explain the timing of things up front. We sent six trips worth of itineraries, boarding passes, passport stamps, and photos as well as four months worth of Skype-out calls (we hadn't found the call-exporter yet). So I think we established a lot more proof of relationship than a lot of other cases might have. What mostly has us frightened is that Kata found the thread about NOIDs, and how it can lead to misrepresentation/fraud flags on the beneficiary and how those flags can lead to being inadmissable for life. So yeah, we kind of talked ourselves into freaking out with a lot of 'what ifs' that mostly come down to: what if the embassy doesn't believe our story?

Oh, now another thing to worry about. Although I have been separated for 11 years neither my ex nor I filed for divorce due to issues with child support and the cost of divorce. Last year the child support issues were done and he decided to finally get married so my divorce was only final April 2010. I hope this won't be an issue... I'll have to pull out our separation agreements and child support court papers.

I'm so dreading the interview - I have a thing about tests, public speaking and stuff like that, I get so nervous for the first few minutes I stammer, turn red in the face and sweat and it sounds like I'm hiding something or lying, gets me pulled over at the border all the time... ugh. Off to find my zen place and think positive thoughts.

[TwoCats 55]

Oh, now another thing to worry about. Although I have been separated for 11 years neither my ex nor I filed for divorce due to issues with child support and the cost of divorce. Last year the child support issues were done and he decided to finally get married so my divorce was only final April 2010. I hope this won't be an issue... I'll have to pull out our separation agreements and child support court papers.

I'm so dreading the interview - I have a thing about tests, public speaking and stuff like that, I get so nervous for the first few minutes I stammer, turn red in the face and sweat and it sounds like I'm hiding something or lying, gets me pulled over at the border all the time... ugh. Off to find my zen place and think positive thoughts.

I think you're better off than me with April at least, better than just over 30 days for us. We just caught the 'quick divorce/engagement' as a possible red-flag in another post. -.-;

But I know /exactly/ where you're coming from. I'm one of those interminably shy people (which is probably surprising based on how social I am online). I'm reading through embassy reviews right now to set my mind at ease a bit. So far, the scariest thing I've read about London is the sometimes three-hour waits to get called to the window (it's like the DMV!)

[JustJanis 2]

Your plans sound so exciting, being able to stay together in Japan!! Yea, apart from you going to Japan and me to the US, our stories are very similar Hmm, about the possible RFE and the /certain/ NOA2, won't you be able to see all that online through opening an account on uscis website? I mean, the NOA2 will just wait for you until you get home (I think the beneficiary has 4 months to complete the Visa process after the US Consulate has received the package from NVC), so the only thing you should try to find info on is the RFE. Could you maybe have someone going over to pick up the mail and water the plants and whatnot back in the US? And if there was something there they could just fax it over to you or scan it and email it. Naturally you will not get any RFE's so no need to worry

Im so excited about going over to visit, and maybe I will just see how it goes at the POE now and work from there. It'll be so much easier to talk about these decisions together face to face anyways :-) Our plan is to do a little apartment hunting in D.C. while we're there, sooo exciting!!! Ive spent some time googleing for apartments in NW D.C. today and I feel like a slacker with the work piling up. oh well, it's Friday now and tons of time to Skype the next 2 days!

Yes, exciting and a bit rushed and stressful but I'd move mountains to spend time with Mark and he just wants me with him so that makes it all worth while.

We will most likely get an RFE because all I sent with the check were the forms, no pics, no letters, no copies of passports or affidavit of support... so I expect they will ask for that. Good thing though is that because he is out of town for work so much over the past and next few years he moved into his mom's so he has a place when he's in the US so she is forwarding anything to me as soon as it arrives so that helps.

Yipee for skypes!!!! We skype each morning when I wake up and he's going to bed. Looking forward to the longer weekend skypes too but not to heading off to work soon, guess I should get going so I can spend the day at work reading through VJ posts and info

Everyone have a wonderful day and a fantastic weekend

[TwoCats 55]

Just had to share this, since maybe it'll give you guys a laugh.

This is Kata and I talking about the 3-hour waits I've read about at London Embassy for interviews:

Kata: If we're together, we can deal with the 3 hour wait. If necessary, I can think of ways to take your mind off the stress.

Kita: We are not making out at the embassy... (I know that's what you're thinking.) Even if that would prove a relationship... hrm.

Kata: Yep, it would certainly be a ++

Edited January 28, 2011 by TwoCats

[Diana and Chris 25]

Just had to share this, since maybe it'll give you guys a laugh.

This is Kata and I talking about the 3-hour waits I've read about at London Embassy for interviews:

Kata: If we're together, we can deal with the 3 hour wait. If necessary, I can think of ways to take your mind off the stress.

Kita: We are not making out at the embassy... (I know that's what you're thinking.) Even if that would prove a relationship... hrm.

Kata: Yep, it would certainly be a ++

A Make up session for whom ever is interviewing you!! LOL I'd die of shyness there if I had to do that

[Diana and Chris 25]

A Make up session for whom ever is interviewing you!! LOL I'd die of shyness there if I had to do that

Up ?????? OUT LOL

[DiZZyLoX 114]

Hey TwoCats, don't worry!!

As long as you guys are genuine you will be okay. Don't freak out. Stay calm. Answer the questions calmly and make sure Kata (I'm sure he already does) knows all about your situation. I have been getting ready for our packet 3 and reading about the London interviews as well. I think it will be a breeze!! Hang in there.

All will be ok!

[new1 2]

Just had to share this, since maybe it'll give you guys a laugh.

This is Kata and I talking about the 3-hour waits I've read about at London Embassy for interviews:

Kata: If we're together, we can deal with the 3 hour wait. If necessary, I can think of ways to take your mind off the stress.

Kita: We are not making out at the embassy... (I know that's what you're thinking.) Even if that would prove a relationship... hrm.

Kata: Yep, it would certainly be a ++

Now that, is a fun way to prove a relationship

[Caroline + Angelo 20]

Just had to share this, since maybe it'll give you guys a laugh.

This is Kata and I talking about the 3-hour waits I've read about at London Embassy for interviews:

Kata: If we're together, we can deal with the 3 hour wait. If necessary, I can think of ways to take your mind off the stress.

Kita: We are not making out at the embassy... (I know that's what you're thinking.) Even if that would prove a relationship... hrm.

Kata: Yep, it would certainly be a ++

That's a good one Definitely trumps pictures and they get live proof, lol! Like everyone already said, I'm sure you guys are worrying over nothing and it'll be easy-peasy at the interview

[TNA 0]

Hi Two Cats,

Thanks for ur reply earlier..Pls add me to the Jan filers group as well!

[TwoCats 55]

Hi Two Cats,

Thanks for ur reply earlier..Pls add me to the Jan filers group as well!

Adding you as we speak.

Please make sure to update your timeline here on VJ with the fact that your petition is at CSC (California Service Center).

Welcome!

[new1 2]

Hi Two Cats,

Thanks for ur reply earlier..Pls add me to the Jan filers group as well!

hey!! welcome to our lil group best of luck!

[TNA 0]

Thanks!

hey!! welcome to our lil group best of luck!

[USColombia 6]

Our I-129F form was sent in Tuesday, reached Texas Wednesday at 9.05AM --- are we there yet?

Good luck all!!