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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Australia
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Posted

Yeah, why do people think that long distance is romantic? I tell people how long we've been together and how long we've been doing the long distance thing and there's one of two responses 'No way I could go without sex for that long!' or 'Awwww, it's so romantic that the two of you love each other so much that you can do that. He must love you a lot."

No! It's not romantic. Nothing about long distance is romantic, or fun, or a situation that you want to be jealous of. It's hard, and exhausting and frustrating. It's everything you DON'T want to add to your relationship. And even if you're NOT fighting, you're still not together. I think movies and books have made people vastly underestimate just how romantic it is to be able to wake up and eat toast in bed with the person you love. Or go to CVS and buy more shampoo. THOSE are the kind of romantics things I want. I think just being able to wake up next to the person we love is about the most romantic thing we can think of. And I think we'd all much prefer THAT to an email that says how much they love and miss us.

Haha, that clearly hit a nerve :-s

Timeline

I-129F sent: 31st March 2011

NOA 1: 7th April 2011

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Germany
Timeline
Posted

..... just how romantic it is to be able to wake up and eat toast in bed with the person you love. Or go to CVS and buy more shampoo. THOSE are the kind of romantics things I want. I think just being able to wake up next to the person we love is about the most romantic thing we can think of. And I think we'd all much prefer THAT to an email that says how much they love and miss us....

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K1:

03/03/11 filed for K1

03/08/11 NOA1

06/06/11 NOA2

07/06/11 pack 3

07/22/11 pack 4

08/04/11 interview

08/10/11 visa in mail

AOS:

11/19/11 POE @ Seattle
12/08/11 Wedding heart.gif
01/11/12 filed for AOS/EAD/AP
01/17/12 NOA 1 (hardcopy)
02/08/12 biometrics
03/21/12 EAD/AP combo-card received // applied for SSN
03/22/12 AOS interview - approved! (after 2 month 11 days)
03/26/12 received "Welcome to the United States"-letter and SSN
03/30/12 GC in hands!!!

ROC:

01/04/14 filed for ROC

01/07/14 NOA 1

02/03/14 biometrics

04/17/14 approved

04/23/14 GC in hands

Citizenship:

02/24/15 BBG approved (permit to retain German citizenship)

04/15/15 N-400 filed

04/21/15 check cashed

04/24/15 NOA1 (priority date 04/16)

05/11/15 biometrics (early walk-in 05/04/15)

05/14/15 in-line for interview

10/17/15 interview letter in mail

11/17/15 interview

11/20/15 oath ceremony

I'm a U.S. citizen!

12/04/15 U.S. passport

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Canada
Timeline
Posted

OMG OMG OMG a March filer (NOA1 3/8/11) was approved today!!!! Woot! Slowly but surely we will all get there! :wow:

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05/09 - Met playing games online

08/21/09 - Relationship changed to more than friends

10/28/09 - 11/05/09 - Flew to Canada, met in person

12/16/10 - My baby flew into US to visit

01/26/10 - He proposed!!!! <3

03/16/11 - I-129F Packet Sent to Texas lockbox via USPS (2-day)

03/18/11 - confirmed delivery to lockbox via usps

03/22/11 - NOA1 issued

03/24/11 - Received email re: application was received and forwarded to VSC and NOA1 mailed out

03/24/11 - Check cashed

03/28/11 - Received NOA1 hardcopy by mail

03/29/11 - "Touched"

05/05/11 - Baby flew home :(

08/10/11 - NOA2 (07/21/11 - 08/03/11 - possible NOA2 estimated dates)

08/13/11 - NOA2 hardcopy received via mail

08/24/11 - Received email response w/ NVC case #

08/29/11 - Called NVC - advised our case is under additional processing :S

NVC Received : 2011-08-24

NVC Left : 2011-09-02

Consulate Received : 2011-09-08

Packet 3 Received : 2011-09-13

Packet 3 Sent : 2011-09-14

Packet 4 Received : 2011-09-19

Interview Date : 2011-11-03

APPROVED!!!!!!

POE: 12-7-2011

GETTING MARRIED 02-06-2012

Posted

OMG OMG OMG a March filer (NOA1 3/8/11) was approved today!!!! Woot! Slowly but surely we will all get there! :wow:

OMG!!!!! Was it from Vermont or Cali? My NOA1 was March 7.. I can feel it LOL :dance: :dance: :dance:

K1 Timeline

02-28-11 I-29F SENT

06-01-11 PETITION APPROVED

07-15-11 VISA APPROVED

AOS Timeline

03-02-12 I-485 SENT

05-22-12 INTERVIEW APPROVED

ROC Timeline

04-18-14 I-751 SENT

07-29-14 APPROVED

Naturalization Timeline

06-29-16 N400 SENT

08-02-16 BIOMETRICS

10-12-16 INTERVIEW

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Canada
Timeline
Posted

OMG!!!!! Was it from Vermont or Cali? My NOA1 was March 7.. I can feel it LOL :dance: :dance: :dance:

Believe it or not it was the VSC! Sorry that's where I am filed, so that's what I check on Igor's list... lol :rofl:

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05/09 - Met playing games online

08/21/09 - Relationship changed to more than friends

10/28/09 - 11/05/09 - Flew to Canada, met in person

12/16/10 - My baby flew into US to visit

01/26/10 - He proposed!!!! <3

03/16/11 - I-129F Packet Sent to Texas lockbox via USPS (2-day)

03/18/11 - confirmed delivery to lockbox via usps

03/22/11 - NOA1 issued

03/24/11 - Received email re: application was received and forwarded to VSC and NOA1 mailed out

03/24/11 - Check cashed

03/28/11 - Received NOA1 hardcopy by mail

03/29/11 - "Touched"

05/05/11 - Baby flew home :(

08/10/11 - NOA2 (07/21/11 - 08/03/11 - possible NOA2 estimated dates)

08/13/11 - NOA2 hardcopy received via mail

08/24/11 - Received email response w/ NVC case #

08/29/11 - Called NVC - advised our case is under additional processing :S

NVC Received : 2011-08-24

NVC Left : 2011-09-02

Consulate Received : 2011-09-08

Packet 3 Received : 2011-09-13

Packet 3 Sent : 2011-09-14

Packet 4 Received : 2011-09-19

Interview Date : 2011-11-03

APPROVED!!!!!!

POE: 12-7-2011

GETTING MARRIED 02-06-2012

Posted

Thats good for you. CSC are approving jan-feb filers as well. :dance: :dance: :dance:

K1 Timeline

02-28-11 I-29F SENT

06-01-11 PETITION APPROVED

07-15-11 VISA APPROVED

AOS Timeline

03-02-12 I-485 SENT

05-22-12 INTERVIEW APPROVED

ROC Timeline

04-18-14 I-751 SENT

07-29-14 APPROVED

Naturalization Timeline

06-29-16 N400 SENT

08-02-16 BIOMETRICS

10-12-16 INTERVIEW

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Sierra Leone
Timeline
Posted

OMG OMG OMG a March filer (NOA1 3/8/11) was approved today!!!! Woot! Slowly but surely we will all get there! :wow:

Wow you kidding, that's good...Now am excited.lol...Some of us are already two months going into our 3 months...Lets continue to pray and hope for the best..I saw some people getting approval within 4 months..I hoping all March fillers get approve in July...

K-1 mailed March 10

NOA1- March 14th

NOA1-Hardcopy recieved March 18th

NOA2 August 12th

Waiting for NVC to assign case number!..

Posted

it was probably an expedite. 2 months and a half seem a bit too fast to me. still i hope we all get approved in july or max august so we all can get married on still warm weather. as for "long distance relationships are romantic" thats the most non-romantic thing ever. people ask me as well how can people like us go without sex and it makes me feel weird. well i know sex is not the most important thing in a relationship but its STILL imprtant since thats probably the nr1 reason for cheating. my only cure for that is quantity and QUALITY whenever is possible so he'll know no woman is better LOL. and hey, it works :rofl:

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from filling I129F to POE- exactly 6 months


for k1 steps and dates check my timeline
AOS approved took 7 months you can chack my timeline for details

ROC

October 6th- mailed package

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Jamaica
Timeline
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it was probably an expedite. 2 months and a half seem a bit too fast to me. still i hope we all get approved in july or max august so we all can get married on still warm weather. as for "long distance relationships are romantic" thats the most non-romantic thing ever. people ask me as well how can people like us go without sex and it makes me feel weird. well i know sex is not the most important thing in a relationship but its STILL imprtant since thats probably the nr1 reason for cheating. my only cure for that is quantity and QUALITY whenever is possible so he'll know no woman is better LOL. and hey, it works :rofl:

I emailed the march filer that got approved. It was not an expedition case. She was just as suprised as all the other march filers out there that she was approved so quickly. I guessits the luck of the draw. Im happy for them, and know that our approval day is slowly approaching. Best wishes to you all.

Regarding the statement of long distant relationships being romantic; they are NOT!! I wish everyday that my Berry was here to go through the everyday hustle and bustle; going to the store, watching a movie, going to dinner or even just waking up in the middle of night and just staring at the one you love. Those are romantic things to me. The people that believe that distance is romance need to stop reading love novels and think about how it would feel to not wake up with theo ne you love.

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3-5- 2011 - Mailed I-129F to Lockbox in Lewisville, TX

3-10-2011 - Received and processed by USCIS

3-15-2011 - Email received

3-16-2011 - "Touched"

3-18-2011 - Official NOA-1 received in mail

7-05-2011 - NOA-2 received (via email and text)

7-15-2011 - NVC received case; case# assigned

7-18-2011 - Case left NVC

7-21-2011 - Case received by the Jamaican Embassy

7-21-2011 - Sent DS-230 via email;Requested Packet 3 and confirmation of receipt to be sent via email

NEVER GOT PACKET 3

8-08-2011 - Interview date

8-08-2011 - APPROVED W/BLUESLIP (MEDICAL INCOMPLETE)

8-29-2011 - Completed medical: sent email to Embassy requesting date to drop off medical

9-01-2011 - Appt date to drop off medical, passport and DHL fee: received tracking #

9- -2011 - Received passport: time to book the ticket

10-1-2011 - POE: JFK

Posted (edited)

Definitely, long distance relationships are not fun at all. People goes crazy with movies and novels, books, etc... That doesn't happen in real life. THIS IS REAL LIFE, waiting for a visa, stressed, feeling lonely, upset, missing somebody so bad that even your soul hurts when you think about it.

There's only one good thing about this distance, and I have to say... When we get to be with the ones we love, for good... we, most of the times and most of us, appreciate our partners and our relationship way more than others that can be together every single day, 24/7. For us, it's more special to be together, every moment we can spend together is the most amazing thing, even if it's only laying down together, going to the store or just talking, but if it's person... it becomes the most important moment in your life, the most romantic, etc.

Anyway, I'd like to know from the girls here... Any of you are starting to plan the wedding? I know its hard to plan something when you don't even know when it's gonna happen :bonk: BUT, for me, since we only have 3 months to plan once we get there and I don't know anything where my fiancé lives, I'm starting to see what I can do or choose from now, so when it comes to the right time, I won't be lost and asking for :help: hahaha

So, any of you girls are already looking for something? Planning? or am I crazy for doing that? :huh: LOL :lol::blush:

Carolina

Edited by MatthewNCarolina

03/17/2011- Mailed K1 petition

03/25/2011- Email and text NOA1, routed to VSC

03/25/2011- Check cashed

07/05/2011- NOA2, USCIS website, text and email!
10/04/2011- Interview, APPROVED!
10/23/2011- POE - Dulles
11/08/2011- WEDDING!
11/15/2011- Applied for SSN
01/18/2012- AOS package sent
01/24/2012- NOA1 for AOS, EAD & AP
01/25/2012- Check cashed for AOS
02/16/2012- AOS & EAD biometrics
02/13/2012- AOS case transferred to CSC
02/21/2012- AOS application received at CSC
03/15/2012- EAD/AP cards approved
03/26/2012- EAD/AP combo card received
07/30/2012- Service Request on AOS, past 6 months mark...
08/28/2012- Ombudsman & Senator contacted, past 7 months mark...
09/04/2012- AOS Approved!
09/10/2012- GC in hand!

08/13/2014- Mailed I-751(ROC) package to VSC

08/15/2014- Delivered

08/18/2014- NOA1/Letter of Extension

08/20/2014- Check cashed

09/17/2014- Biometrics

02/18/2015- Card Production Ordered/ Approved!

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Be fierce! Be consistent, know no bounds, take pleasure in the little things, make love your sole focus, don't submit until you have absolutely no way out........

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Canada
Timeline
Posted

You are not crazy. :whistle: However, we are planning on just doing a civil ceremony in the 90 day timeframe and then maybe later renewing our vows/planning something small. I can't imagine trying to set something up, especially if something happens and the visa isn't issued in time. It's just not very feasible. :blink:

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05/09 - Met playing games online

08/21/09 - Relationship changed to more than friends

10/28/09 - 11/05/09 - Flew to Canada, met in person

12/16/10 - My baby flew into US to visit

01/26/10 - He proposed!!!! <3

03/16/11 - I-129F Packet Sent to Texas lockbox via USPS (2-day)

03/18/11 - confirmed delivery to lockbox via usps

03/22/11 - NOA1 issued

03/24/11 - Received email re: application was received and forwarded to VSC and NOA1 mailed out

03/24/11 - Check cashed

03/28/11 - Received NOA1 hardcopy by mail

03/29/11 - "Touched"

05/05/11 - Baby flew home :(

08/10/11 - NOA2 (07/21/11 - 08/03/11 - possible NOA2 estimated dates)

08/13/11 - NOA2 hardcopy received via mail

08/24/11 - Received email response w/ NVC case #

08/29/11 - Called NVC - advised our case is under additional processing :S

NVC Received : 2011-08-24

NVC Left : 2011-09-02

Consulate Received : 2011-09-08

Packet 3 Received : 2011-09-13

Packet 3 Sent : 2011-09-14

Packet 4 Received : 2011-09-19

Interview Date : 2011-11-03

APPROVED!!!!!!

POE: 12-7-2011

GETTING MARRIED 02-06-2012

Posted

You are not crazy. :whistle: However, we are planning on just doing a civil ceremony in the 90 day timeframe and then maybe later renewing our vows/planning something small. I can't imagine trying to set something up, especially if something happens and the visa isn't issued in time. It's just not very feasible. :blink:

LOL glad to know I am not! But that's cool, why not try a small ceremony, just for the family and close friends? That's what we're gonna do, something small yet romantic, for family and and friends... and something easy to plan. :blush: And you're right, I couldn't plan a huge princess wedding with this short time, and its not what we want anyway. This visa thing is the only difficult part, makes everything so hard :wacko: , and good luck with your journey and wedding :star:

03/17/2011- Mailed K1 petition

03/25/2011- Email and text NOA1, routed to VSC

03/25/2011- Check cashed

07/05/2011- NOA2, USCIS website, text and email!
10/04/2011- Interview, APPROVED!
10/23/2011- POE - Dulles
11/08/2011- WEDDING!
11/15/2011- Applied for SSN
01/18/2012- AOS package sent
01/24/2012- NOA1 for AOS, EAD & AP
01/25/2012- Check cashed for AOS
02/16/2012- AOS & EAD biometrics
02/13/2012- AOS case transferred to CSC
02/21/2012- AOS application received at CSC
03/15/2012- EAD/AP cards approved
03/26/2012- EAD/AP combo card received
07/30/2012- Service Request on AOS, past 6 months mark...
08/28/2012- Ombudsman & Senator contacted, past 7 months mark...
09/04/2012- AOS Approved!
09/10/2012- GC in hand!

08/13/2014- Mailed I-751(ROC) package to VSC

08/15/2014- Delivered

08/18/2014- NOA1/Letter of Extension

08/20/2014- Check cashed

09/17/2014- Biometrics

02/18/2015- Card Production Ordered/ Approved!

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_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Be fierce! Be consistent, know no bounds, take pleasure in the little things, make love your sole focus, don't submit until you have absolutely no way out........

Posted

I emailed the march filer that got approved. It was not an expedition case. She was just as suprised as all the other march filers out there that she was approved so quickly. I guessits the luck of the draw. Im happy for them, and know that our approval day is slowly approaching. Best wishes to you all.

Regarding the statement of long distant relationships being romantic; they are NOT!! I wish everyday that my Berry was here to go through the everyday hustle and bustle; going to the store, watching a movie, going to dinner or even just waking up in the middle of night and just staring at the one you love. Those are romantic things to me. The people that believe that distance is romance need to stop reading love novels and think about how it would feel to not wake up with theo ne you love.

well i might be the crazy one. we were thinking to make a small ceremony in american style when i get there, dressed goth since we're both metalheads. so im planning to order a black and red gothic dress for the small party in america and then do it in romanian style at my place next summer. :lol:

148280zkcv79ffi3.gifDeeDee & Sam 426064ng1n3ghbqw.gif

766837489_784932.gif


from filling I129F to POE- exactly 6 months


for k1 steps and dates check my timeline
AOS approved took 7 months you can chack my timeline for details

ROC

October 6th- mailed package

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Posted

well i might be the crazy one. we were thinking to make a small ceremony in american style when i get there, dressed goth since we're both metalheads. so im planning to order a black and red gothic dress for the small party in america and then do it in romanian style at my place next summer. :lol:

Thats very different yet nice, bet it'll look awesome! Metalheads lol Good way to explain... I also want to do that, a small ceremony and party and then do one in brazil for my family and friends. Good luck :)

03/17/2011- Mailed K1 petition

03/25/2011- Email and text NOA1, routed to VSC

03/25/2011- Check cashed

07/05/2011- NOA2, USCIS website, text and email!
10/04/2011- Interview, APPROVED!
10/23/2011- POE - Dulles
11/08/2011- WEDDING!
11/15/2011- Applied for SSN
01/18/2012- AOS package sent
01/24/2012- NOA1 for AOS, EAD & AP
01/25/2012- Check cashed for AOS
02/16/2012- AOS & EAD biometrics
02/13/2012- AOS case transferred to CSC
02/21/2012- AOS application received at CSC
03/15/2012- EAD/AP cards approved
03/26/2012- EAD/AP combo card received
07/30/2012- Service Request on AOS, past 6 months mark...
08/28/2012- Ombudsman & Senator contacted, past 7 months mark...
09/04/2012- AOS Approved!
09/10/2012- GC in hand!

08/13/2014- Mailed I-751(ROC) package to VSC

08/15/2014- Delivered

08/18/2014- NOA1/Letter of Extension

08/20/2014- Check cashed

09/17/2014- Biometrics

02/18/2015- Card Production Ordered/ Approved!

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Be fierce! Be consistent, know no bounds, take pleasure in the little things, make love your sole focus, don't submit until you have absolutely no way out........

 
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