Domodedovo Terror Attack: Expedite for Russia?

[Lisamarie 79]

Perhaps if people read this comment, they will understand more where you are coming from That must've been incredibly difficult for you. I really hope you have a quick process so you can start your lives together.......

Thank you for your positive contribution to a very negative thread. (Yeah, I know I started it, but that doesn't mean I can't recognize it as negative. My apologies once more.)

And yes, I know there is a lot of anger here due to processing delays hitting 10 year highs, and sadly we often turn on each other because we are so stressed out from all of this. I am guilty of this too (probably more than a lot of other people).

People are worried, and genuinely so. They tell us 5 months at the start, but the real time back then was more like 3. Then it goes to 4, then 5, then they start moving the goal posts, and before you know it, 6, 7. Where does it end? This is not some electronic doodad we ordered online. This is people's lives. They have a right to be worried. When will I get there? Will I get there? Will my SO give up on me by then?

I know that last worry close up and personal. The last time I did this, back in 2004, my SO did give up on me. And back then, you got the whole magilla done in 3 months, embassy and all. She threw in the towel 3 days before her Moscow interview but never told me that she was giving up. She just postponed the interview two times, over my objection, and happily pocketed the money I sent her for things like English lessons, travel expenses, and the fee for her medical exam.

So in case anyone was wondering why I am in such a mad rush to get this done, now you know. Elena is a much different person than my prior SO and someone who I trust and love very much, but I trusted the one from 2004 as well. And while I refuse to consider any possibility that Elena would do such a thing, an experience as bad as the last one is a memory that just refuses to go away.

[Messybrownhair 251]

Wow.. can't we all just get along?

I know this year has been rough for many and people are getting impatient.. Its really not fair for anyone to be going through this, there is something definitely wrong with the system. Al, I kind of see where you are coming from. I really didn't think it was selfish of you to think the way you did, everyone just wants their noa2 quicker so they could be with the one that they love. That being said, my fiance is in the military and we sent in a expedite request not for deployment reasons but for something else, and we didn't actually think it would work, but it did, so stranger things have happened.

I am looking forward to the day that you get your noa2 so that you will finally be with the one you love. and the same goes for everyone else. In the end, we all just want the same thing, and that is to be with the one we love. I may have gotten my noa2 quicker but now he really is leaving for Afghanistan soon so its bittersweet as well. To think that I am leaving my family and friends behind only to be left alone for 18 months in the US. So look at it this way, a little more discomfort, a few more days/weeks/months of waiting and you will get your most awaited noa2s and it will all be okay.

I wish everyone the best!

[KiwiBird 132]

OH MY GOSH A NEGATIVE POST!

(Hi Al, I hope you're holding up okay. Another week has gone by so it's 1 week closer to your NoA2! Just wanted to say hi!)

[Channah&Aaron 51]

Perhaps if people read this comment, they will understand more where you are coming from That must've been incredibly difficult for you. I really hope you have a quick process so you can start your lives together.......

Just because he has been through a lot of sh*t and he now is desperate to get his NOA2, he still doesn't have the right to use this Terror-Attack as an excuse.

When he apologized, (appology accepted), he was only talking about how much bad times he has been through, but not about the terror attack he first seems to be so worried about his fiancee's safety. It just doesn't make sense to me. First it was the Russian Airport Attack, and now he said it's just because of the things he went thru.

Though, OP, I am sorry you had to go thru all that. But seriously, next time, just say this straight away instead of using the Attack first. That's why a lot of members, also me, felt offended.

Edited January 28, 2011 by Channah&Aaron

[Mariye & Ky 172]

Just because he has been through a lot of sh*t and he now is desperate to get his NOA2, he still doesn't have the right to use this Terror-Attack as an excuse.

When he apologized, (appology accepted), he was only talking about how much bad times he has been through, but not about the terror attack he first seems to be so worried about his fiancee's safety. It just doesn't make sense to me. First it was the Russian Airport Attack, and now he said it's just because of the things he went thru.

Though, OP, I am sorry you had to go thru all that. But seriously, next time, just say this straight away instead of using the Attack first. That's why a lot of members, also me, felt offended.

I fully agree. He could have just admitted he was scammed by his first K1 beneficiary and lost a bank load of $$$$$, and worried this K1 "Bride" might get tired of the wait and leave him too! What an ugly way to mask your fear OP, thru your anger and blaming the VSC and the TSP's. And all the while intentionally offending the VJ community! Great. Nice of you. I accepted your apology already but when I read your last post of 'what you went thru', it offended me all over again! So once more, it seems your song title hasn't changed, "It's all about ME!"

[Al422 221]

Just because he has been through a lot of sh*t and he now is desperate to get his NOA2, he still doesn't have the right to use this Terror-Attack as an excuse.

When he apologized, (appology accepted), he was only talking about how much bad times he has been through, but not about the terror attack he first seems to be so worried about his fiancee's safety. It just doesn't make sense to me. First it was the Russian Airport Attack, and now he said it's just because of the things he went thru.

Though, OP, I am sorry you had to go thru all that. But seriously, next time, just say this straight away instead of using the Attack first. That's why a lot of members, also me, felt offended.

I fully agree. He could have just admitted he was scammed by his first K1 beneficiary and lost a bank load of $, and worried this K1 "Bride" might get tired of the wait and leave him too! What an ugly way to mask your fear OP, thru your anger and blaming the VSC and the TSP's. And all the while intentionally offending the VJ community! Great. Nice of you. I accepted your apology already but when I read your last post of 'what you went thru', it offended me all over again! So once more, it seems your song title hasn't changed, "It's all about ME!"

Did I not make it clear already that I now understand this? You are right and I was wrong.

Enough, please.

Edited January 28, 2011 by Al422

[Blob18 111]

I fully agree. He could have just admitted he was scammed by his first K1 beneficiary and lost a bank load of $$$$$, and worried this K1 "Bride" might get tired of the wait and leave him too! What an ugly way to mask your fear OP, thru your anger and blaming the VSC and the TSP's. And all the while intentionally offending the VJ community! Great. Nice of you. I accepted your apology already but when I read your last post of 'what you went thru', it offended me all over again! So once more, it seems your song title hasn't changed, "It's all about ME!"

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[cedwards001 18]

I fully agree. He could have just admitted he was scammed by his first K1 beneficiary and lost a bank load of $$$$$, and worried this K1 "Bride" might get tired of the wait and leave him too! What an ugly way to mask your fear OP, thru your anger and blaming the VSC and the TSP's. And all the while intentionally offending the VJ community! Great. Nice of you. I accepted your apology already but when I read your last post of 'what you went thru', it offended me all over again! So once more, it seems your song title hasn't changed, "It's all about ME!"

Are you kidding me? You guys are getting "offended" by something that a complete and total stranger types on his keyboard and posts on a forum??? Seriously, if some of you have a problem with AI's posts simply Ignore or close the internet browser.

These are very very tense times for a lot of people, some of which are very close to me. Everybody just take a deep breath and step away from VJ if necessary.

[Lisamarie 79]

I agree.

Are you kidding me? You guys are getting "offended" by something that a complete and total stranger types on his keyboard and posts on a forum??? Seriously, if some of you have a problem with AI's posts simply Ignore or close the internet browser.

These are very very tense times for a lot of people, some of which are very close to me. Everybody just take a deep breath and step away from VJ if necessary.

[Messybrownhair 251]

Are you kidding me? You guys are getting "offended" by something that a complete and total stranger types on his keyboard and posts on a forum??? Seriously, if some of you have a problem with AI's posts simply Ignore or close the internet browser.

These are very very tense times for a lot of people, some of which are very close to me. Everybody just take a deep breath and step away from VJ if necessary.

Agreed.

And hey, we had the same interview date!

[Al422 221]

Now why don't we agree to let this thread die.

I know I created it and I know I should not have done so, but despite doing everything possible to put it to rest, it just refuses to die. There is an endless supply of something to say but nothing new and nothing we don't already know.

So instead of beating a dead horse, let's let this thread die and move on to more productive things.

Both service centers are now moving, so maybe we can all feel a little less tense, get our approvals and stop swiping at each other.

If a moderator sees this thread, please close it, since I don't seem to be able to do so on my own.

[thelastpetitioner 218]

just one more thing,terrorism does not have geographical boundaries,it can happen anywhere,even in the states.

ask the mods to delete or lock your threat,you can use the report this button in the bottom left

[Spoon 7]

Now why don't we agree to let this thread die.

Because the nail that sticks up gets hammered. Al, on this board, you stick up a lot. While I have appreciated some of your rants, please take this thread as a lesson on where that gets you.

Now, I am going to add my own two cents because with all your rants, I am thinking, 'Why not?'

I have been waiting longer than you for my NOA2. I have tried to wait patiently while maintaining all the love in my relationship (a nod to Baron and all his attempts to break people up that are frustrated by the wait). It's been hard to say the least. We have had a lot of arguments, off days and just plain depressing times. Today, we were rewarded with our approval. I have tried to channel all that negative energy into every positive outlet that I could. Some work, some don't but nevertheless, we made it. You can too. Take all that rage and do something with it instead of ranting on these boards everyday. The best thing I did was take a break from here and when I came back, VSC was moving again. Maybe you can do the same.

Now, one last comment about your post. I met my fiance for the first time in person right where this asswipe set off his bomb. I assure you, my first thought was not how to expedite my visa. I was fielding calls from my family who were trying to make sure she was ok. My only concern was for her and her sister. I get your frustration and I appreciate the fact that you see your mistake but FFS, take a yoga class or something.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Thread closed at the OP's request