January 2011 Filers!!!

[ONA 133]

Here's the finalized version of the kitties with celtic hearts.

Speaking of celtic designs, my engagement ring is basically this ring, except it has the heart in the middle taken out and the two sides of the knotwork brought together in the middle. Then, they filled in the center area and put a stone setting there.

i love both the kitties and the ring

So, the last part of my surprise..is a video. I have been working on taking a English song that she loves and creating a video with our pictures during our time together. I plan on posting it later today so she has the weekend to enjoy it. Here it is for those that would like to see it.

Just think guys...last Valentines we will be away from our future spouse!!!!

great video! i'm sure she'll like it!

[Misha&Lena 1]

OK, so I know I am probably a little late on saying what I did for Valentines day...but I did not want the surprise found. At this point, most of the surprise she knows about...the other part she will shortly, so it is OK.

So, back in December I sent a package to her thinking it would get there before I left on January 9th. It did not and was part of Christmas...ughhh! Anyways, I learned from that and so when I got back, I quickly picked up and shipped to her part of her Valentines. I say part because, well I could not put all my eggs in one basket, or in this case package just in case it did not get there in time. So anyways, here is what was in the package.

I got her a heart filled with chocolates, as she loves chocolates. The heart looked kinda like a tear and was pretty cool. I got a picture frame that said "Love" on it, and put one of our pictures in it. Got a heart pillow and a blanket that had many great things on it, including "I love you", "Together 4ever", "XOXO", and many others. So I bundled it all together in a bow and wrote a letter that tied together everything I got for her. She received the package yesterday and was VERY surprised!!

Now, to MY SURPRISE, on Monday I received a package. I opened it and wow, she had got for me (well and for her to) a wedding ring holder, with love birds. Here is a picture of it from Amazon... http://ecx.images-am...L500_AA300_.jpg Wow, was I surprised. Also I was surprised because she was off on Tuesday morning from work, and we normally do not get to video chat during the week, but were able too....VERY GREAT WEEK!!!

So, the last part of my surprise..is a video. I have been working on taking a English song that she loves and creating a video with our pictures during our time together. I plan on posting it later today so she has the weekend to enjoy it. Here it is for those that would like to see it.

Just think guys...last Valentines we will be away from our future spouse!!!!

Video is super, I want to make it by myself. I send Christmas presents 6 weeks in advance and got them on time. Then I decided to repeat success for Valentine’s Day. As soon as Valentine stuff was in store I bought 5 best looking to me items, few clothing items, photo book us together and a lot of chocolates (Lena is crazy about it also) and send it 6 weeks in advance. To my surprise she got it in 8 days. Russian post office is like Russian roulette;)

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[Misha&Lena 1]

Welcome to the process, sandiego.

You probably want to check out the February filers thread, but you're welcome to stop in and ask questions of us if you want to. We don't mind visitors.

Here's the finalized version of the kitties with celtic hearts.

Speaking of celtic designs, my engagement ring is basically this ring, except it has the heart in the middle taken out and the two sides of the knotwork brought together in the middle. Then, they filled in the center area and put a stone setting there.

I'm considering replacing the wedding band I got for Kata with one that has celtic knotwork as well.

It is very nice kitties

[sandiego 0]

Try this thread.

Good luck!

You're awesome!

Thanks for directing me TwoCats!

[Diana and Chris 25]

Aww, my little butterfly marks 1 month waiting!

[JustJanis 2]

Aww, my little butterfly marks 1 month waiting!

We're on the same timeline, I noticed my this morning that my little heart is sitting at 1 month too

[JustJanis 2]

PS... Hope you're feeling better Diana.

And very sweet video James (and Oksana)

Count down... 6 days until I get to be with my forever guy for a 10 day visit!!!

[Sandra&Matt 1]

Happy Valentines Day everyone!!! The last one alone...lol! Just opened cards with Matt on the phone, made me a little sad. On a happier note, I am going to Texas on Friday for a 3 day visit since I have a long weekend. I am a little nervous about customs and will have to do it here in Calgary. I will tell them that I am visiting my fiance for the long weekend and I'll have a copy of the k1 app, the NOA1, a letter from my employer, a mortgage statement, a utility bill and the return flight itinerary. I will only show the papers if asked/questioned about my intentions. Any advice?? Anyone visit the US since filing?

[E&R4ever 6]

Happy Valentines Day everyone!!! The last one alone...lol! Just opened cards with Matt on the phone, made me a little sad. On a happier note, I am going to Texas on Friday for a 3 day visit since I have a long weekend. I am a little nervous about customs and will have to do it here in Calgary. I will tell them that I am visiting my fiance for the long weekend and I'll have a copy of the k1 app, the NOA1, a letter from my employer, a mortgage statement, a utility bill and the return flight itinerary. I will only show the papers if asked/questioned about my intentions. Any advice?? Anyone visit the US since filing?

Sandra&Matt!

Happy V-Day to you too!! I hope that you enjoy your trip without incidents! Yes on the last lonely hearts day! Have a great time!

E&R4EVER

[Eve&Josh 5]

Happy Valentines Day everyone!!! The last one alone...lol! Just opened cards with Matt on the phone, made me a little sad. On a happier note, I am going to Texas on Friday for a 3 day visit since I have a long weekend. I am a little nervous about customs and will have to do it here in Calgary. I will tell them that I am visiting my fiance for the long weekend and I'll have a copy of the k1 app, the NOA1, a letter from my employer, a mortgage statement, a utility bill and the return flight itinerary. I will only show the papers if asked/questioned about my intentions. Any advice?? Anyone visit the US since filing?

Hi Sandra! Im also going to fly over to visit my fiancé in the US this Friday. I only have my return ticket, copy of NOA1 and a statement from my employer that Im expected back March 1st, and Im sure that is sufficient. Based on what Ive read, be prepared to answer questions but don't offer information - just like you said. And if you do get questioned I imagine it would be good to mention that you wouldn't have gone through the trouble of getting all the paperwork together and paying the fees if you were planning to immigrate illegally only a month after filing. Logical, don't you think? I don't think there will be problems if you have your return ticket ready and paid for, and since it's only a weekend trip Im also planning to spend the summer (2-3 months) in the US with Josh waiting to get our NOA2, now that will be interesting to see what happens at POE if I get questioned...

[Honey&Bee 1]

TO ALL: HAPPY VALENTINE's TO YOU AND YOUR SWEETHEARTs =)

I hope today will be a love-filled one for everyone, whether together or not physically! And I pray that CUPID will touch CSC and VSC alike, to have faster processing for all of us waiting to be with our love =)

Edited February 14, 2011 by Honey&Bee

[TwoCats 55]

Happy Valentine's day to everyone.

And Happy Birthday to my Kata.

Haven't gotten to talk to him much since he's been up in Scotland with his family for the weekend.

Missing him more than I thought I would.

Anyways, happy start of a new week.

[ONA 133]

Happy Valentines!

I just got flowers, a card and a whole CAKE from my baby

And Happy Birthday to my Kata.

Last birthday apart. that's what I keep saying to myself anyway

Our birthdays are coming in March.

[Caroline + Angelo 20]

Did you guys have any luck calling them? I just tried calling that 800 number and I wasn't able to get anywhere. It just tells me that my case was not found. That's the same thing that the web page tells me. I think we are fine and just need to wait a little bit longer, but,,, I would feel a lot better if it didn't say 'not found'. DOH!!!

Well Angelo called them this morning and he spoke to a very nice lady who told him that they are having problems at both CSC and VSC to make online updates available to the public but they are working on it and we should be able to view it online soon. She also assured him that everything is OK with the case, they have it in their system but we simply can't access it yet. Hmpf..

Well I guess maybe I will do the same as TwoCats and write them an email in the next few days, that seemed to work apparently.

Edited February 14, 2011 by Caroline + Angelo

[Diana and Chris 25]

I wish everybody a Happy Valentine's Day!!! May missing your love make your next encounter even more full of love and joy!

Have a great one everybody!!

Diana!