January I-129F filers

[Neetz 7]

Thanks guys for the Congrats, my head is spinning trying to make sure i have everything i need for Monday, not much notice in the end huh! but we will be good to go. Tommy will arrive at the week end with all his docs, i can't wait to see him, think he is still in shock that it is in 5 days, he was expecting more notice,lol we went from 0 to 60 in a few seconds.

Monday is going to be a great day interview 1st at 1pm Irish time and then Tommy, me and Chana(my daughter) are meeting up with Sabi for a drink and chat, really looking forward to meeting our VJ VIP in person.

Texas my Friend, it is so going to be your time, tomorrow is Thursday,...Totally Texas Thursday!!!

[sabi 148]

Monday is going to be a great day interview 1st at 1pm Irish time and then Tommy, me and Chana(my daughter) are meeting up with Sabi for a drink and chat, really looking forward to meeting our VJ VIP in person.

Looking forward to meeting you guys myself! celebration time!

Texas , the week isn't over , it must be this one for you!

Edited August 22, 2012 by sabi

[Texas22 50]

Texas my Friend, it is so going to be your time, tomorrow is Thursday,...Totally Texas Thursday!!!

I'm down with that!!

Enjoy your time on Monday... everything will be great!! It will be nice if we can all meet together when we are all in the US!!

Texas , the week isn't over , it must be this one for you!

You think?? I sure hope so Sabi.... Today is 5 weeks since they received our RFE evidence...

My limbs are getting a little tired of being crossed 24/7 I tell ya!!

[L+T 71]

Great time at the Social Security office today, only 5 minute wait to reach the desk... Very funny though, we go up and place the application, passport, and MC (with name change) on the desk and I say new applicatant with name change (this is all!!). She starts looking at the documents and the guard comes over to us and ask if she can speak english, and she say "yes, ok". Then he tell me to let her talk and answer the questions and I say ok, but "she hasn't asked any questions", and he say "well, it seems like your doing all the talking".

OK, so thay ask her "have you been here before" and Lidia is like "what"? (of coarse i know what she means, but keep quiet) and she ask real slow have.... you.... been.... here.... before....? And lidia say "what do you mean". Have.... you.... been.... in.... the.... USA.... before? Oh, No. "Is this your first time applying?" What? Have you had a card before? What? Is this your first time application for SS card? "Oh, yes, first time. (laughing to myself by now). "Do you have work authorization"? "Confused look. Do you have a work card? Looks at me. Couldn't take it anymore and tell her we have not yet applied AOS. (thinking back, i should have just let them two work it out...)

Anyway, 2-4 weeks to get card in case you are wondering.

[LA&JK 16]

I'm waiting for my medical now.

Hopefully it will go smoothly.

[sabi 148]

I'm waiting for my medical now.

Hopefully it will go smoothly.

I am sure it will!!!

I am still waiting for pack 3 , it is a little ridiculous all this snail mail, they could just email me the details and the check list and I would be ready to go. All this posting stuff out is just a waste of time really...

[L+T 71]

I am sure it will!!!

I am still waiting for pack 3 , it is a little ridiculous all this snail mail, they could just email me the details and the check list and I would be ready to go. All this posting stuff out is just a waste of time really...

Yes, true, the Kiev website said they don't mail out the package because all info is online, they simply mail out the invitation to make interview along with checklist on what to bring. Well, payday tomorrow, time to muster up some money and see what is needed for AOS... at least the SS card was free.

PS, Texas, hoping for you today on Big Thursday!! Gotta be the day...

Edited August 23, 2012 by L+T

[LA&JK 16]

All done. Took me 20 mins and she laughed cuz she found a note from other doctor in my medical history book: metabolic obesity lol (yeah that doc was a little crazy) bottom line I am

134 (61kg) lol

I got a sealed envelope haha Wont open that one lol

[sabi 148]

metabolic obesity lol (yeah that doc was a little crazy) bottom line I am

134 (61kg) lol

looks like we weigh the same haha, oh noooo, that means I have it too!

Yes, true, the Kiev website said they don't mail out the package because all info is online, they simply mail out the invitation to make interview along with checklist on what to bring. Well, payday tomorrow, time to muster up some money and see what is needed for AOS... at least the SS card was free.

sorry I probably missed it but are you guys married already? So you married first and then applied for SSN no problem?

[Texas22 50]

PS, Texas, hoping for you today on Big Thursday!! Gotta be the day...

Thanks L+T... I am ready for "Totally Texas Thursday Today"!!!

Edit: From the looks of Igor's list... it looks like Vermont is picking up the pace while California is slowing down..

Edited August 23, 2012 by Texas22

[Neetz 7]

Thanks L+T... I am ready for "Totally Texas Thursday Today"!!!

Edit: From the looks of Igor's list... it looks like Vermont is picking up the pace while California is slowing down..

Go "Totally Texas Thursday Today"!!!!!.......

[vosnmars 25]

Great time at the Social Security office today, only 5 minute wait to reach the desk... Very funny though, we go up and place the application, passport, and MC (with name change) on the desk and I say new applicatant with name change (this is all!!). She starts looking at the documents and the guard comes over to us and ask if she can speak english, and she say "yes, ok". Then he tell me to let her talk and answer the questions and I say ok, but "she hasn't asked any questions", and he say "well, it seems like your doing all the talking".

OK, so thay ask her "have you been here before" and Lidia is like "what"? (of coarse i know what she means, but keep quiet) and she ask real slow have.... you.... been.... here.... before....? And lidia say "what do you mean". Have.... you.... been.... in.... the.... USA.... before? Oh, No. "Is this your first time applying?" What? Have you had a card before? What? Is this your first time application for SS card? "Oh, yes, first time. (laughing to myself by now). "Do you have work authorization"? "Confused look. Do you have a work card? Looks at me. Couldn't take it anymore and tell her we have not yet applied AOS. (thinking back, i should have just let them two work it out...)

Anyway, 2-4 weeks to get card in case you are wondering.

This thread is so busy and everybody at different stages, I can't keep up!

Either way, congratulations on your nuptials! Very happy for you and Lidia!

I have to say though, I hate going to the SS office. Glad you got in fast, but they can be real annoying sometimes. Half the time, I don't even know what they are talking about.

[LA&JK 16]

About the SSN,

I have one already but it says "valid for work only with DHS authorization"

DO you guys think they will let me keep that number&card and give me just a new one with no limitations? (Once I recieve the work authorization)

Anyone here who already has american SSN card?

[OrderofProtection 42]

How did you guys do it? I'm at 199 days and I'm about to lose my mind. Between CSC processing JUNE applicants and people from end of February getting their NOA2s. I am lost and forgotten. I've tried distracting myself and not logging into VJ or USCIS, but I just don't get it. Of the 53 petitions from 2/7 I'm tracking, 40 are done. Seriously, how hard is it to get to the other 10 for the love the almighty sweet baby Jesus, I'm about to go stark raving mad!!!!!

Any advice? No response from Congresspeople or Senators or Justin Bieber, nor will they allow me to put in a service request 'cause you all know this one...they are still processing "Jan. 16th!"

[L+T 71]

looks like we weigh the same haha, oh noooo, that means I have it too!

sorry I probably missed it but are you guys married already? So you married first and then applied for SSN no problem?

Yes, the SS card was no problem. We waited because the name change is part of the Marriage License, and did not waste time for marriage. This saved the trouble of making the name change with SS. However, the card / number may be useful in advance if you are waiting a couple months for wedding. ie, if you need for driver license or benefits on spouse insurance. Lidia has foreign license good for 1 year in my state, and my benefits at work did not require the number to sign up...