NVC Filers - April 2012

[Rujby 23]

people.....having an interview date is so exciting

i need this feeling

[Trav&Shell 83]

... hence the sometimes intolerant comments I see sometimes in response news articles discussing immigration, legal or illegal. Many people never think that one day THEY may be a stranger in someone else's country!

I agree - there are some risks not worth taking, because the consequences of failure are SO dire and FINAL. It's really best to try to prepare, present the best case you can, and settle down for the long haul knowing that the process won't last forever.

How true is this! It never made sense to me, how people could be so intolerant and cruel. If we all think about it, I'd say 99 percent of us had ancestors who immigrated at one point or another - and yet so many people can be unable at the same time to look past their own immediate lives. In a lot of ways, today's society is very "me me me, now now now"...it's sick.

And you're exactly right - some risks are NOT worth taking. Preparation is key.

[Trav&Shell 83]

people.....having an interview date is so exciting

i need this feeling

...you'll get there. Your wife's in with the doc today, right? Send your prayers up for her today, and call NVC and DOS a couple times instead of worrying - it's in God's hands now and action is more effective than worrying.

[Saylin 1,605]

His parents/aunts/uncles etc...wow, they're all incredible people, but I've never seen anything like the united front they put up when they see a need! It's amazing and humbling.

And I love your daily reminders about the expedite approval They make me smile!

I keep you reminding you so you'll BELIEVE it, and then it will come true

Expedite approval at the end of the week

I also have a supportive extended family and every time I see one of them they want to know when my wife and step-daughter will be here. They are always shocked when I tell them what we have gone through and what we have yet to go through to complete the immigration process. The average USC has no idea what it takes to legally immigrate to this country.

I hope you are able to get through the remaining steps very soon so that you can finally be with your significant other.

No kidding. Every time I talk to people here in the US and explain that it took me 9 months to get here, they're flabbergasted. I constantly hear: "But you married a US citizen! That makes you one!" I then have to laugh and explain that's not how it works, that I have to get a visa first, then I get a green card after moving, then remove the conditions after 2 years, and can only apply for citizenship after living here for 3 years. Let's just say, they all look like this after:

OK, got it. Here's how: I typed in my signature again, then selected all of it and removed all formatting (by clicking the AA icon on the top left of the post box). THEN separated out the resulting plain text paragraph back into lines. Got my signature back.

Thanks Saylin!

Glad you figured it out! The formatting has a lot of HTML associated with it, so it takes up a lot of room. That's why I ended up putting my signature into a picture, greatly reducing my lines, so I have enough room for when ROC comes around for me next year. Plus, the picture is pretty

people.....having an interview date is so exciting

i need this feeling

Why not have that feeling now? Close your eyes, imagine calling DOS and getting your interview date. Imagine telling all of us here of your interview date. Imagine telling your wife the good news.

You imagine that every possible moment, and your interview date will be assigned quicker than you can believe.

[meno-is-mine 37]

I love my in-laws. After Riley yelled at me on Monday, they all got spurred into action. It seems they are ALL writing letters to the congressman about the inappropriate behavior of some NVC ops, and the errors in our file causing delays. Doesn't matter if nothing comes of any of the letters...it's nice to feel like so many wonderful people have your back

That's awesome!!!

Isn't that true?! When I started dating Trav, he had friends who would just say "oh, just come down here, get married and don't go back - that's all you need to do." Yeah, that's all you need to do if you figure you look good in prison gear awaiting deportation!

It IS true... i had no clue until after i got married and even then, i thought the USCIS step was the only step... silly me for not reading more into it at the time... and most people don't know that there is a process to coming here legally... the ones that have an idea, don't think it takes as long as it does... my mom was telling me that back when she filed a petition for my dad ~26 years ago, that it was just one petition she filed, submitted a bank statement, he had his interview, and he was here after only 2 months!!! talk about simple and quick!!! lol... i was telling her of all the stages there are now, the number of forms to fill, all the other documents and paperwork to submit, and then all the fees and she couldn't believe it... times have changed ALOT!!! my dad thought i was doing something wrong with the filing because it was taking longer than a couple of months...LOL

[Trav&Shell 83]

I keep you reminding you so you'll BELIEVE it, and then it will come true

Expedite approval at the end of the week

Expedite approval...expedite approval...expedite approval...end of week, end of week, end of week....got it!

That's awesome!!!

It IS true... i had no clue until after i got married and even then, i thought the USCIS step was the only step... silly me for not reading more into it at the time... and most people don't know that there is a process to coming here legally... the ones that have an idea, don't think it takes as long as it does... my mom was telling me that back when she filed a petition for my dad ~26 years ago, that it was just one petition she filed, submitted a bank statement, he had his interview, and he was here after only 2 months!!! talk about simple and quick!!! lol... i was telling her of all the stages there are now, the number of forms to fill, all the other documents and paperwork to submit, and then all the fees and she couldn't believe it... times have changed ALOT!!! my dad thought i was doing something wrong with the filing because it was taking longer than a couple of months...LOL

Wow...that's all it took for your mom?!?! Actually, an ex boyfriend's mother was so sure it should be easier too. She said "silly girl, why go to the trouble? I have an unused green card - want mine?" I could only laugh

[meno-is-mine 37]

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No kidding. Every time I talk to people here in the US and explain that it took me 9 months to get here, they're flabbergasted. I constantly hear: "But you married a US citizen! That makes you one!" I then have to laugh and explain that's not how it works, that I have to get a visa first, then I get a green card after moving, then remove the conditions after 2 years, and can only apply for citizenship after living here for 3 years. Let's just say, they all look like this after:

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i've seen that look on people i talk to about this process... not to mention they don't follow any of the details i tell them

[Saylin 1,605]

Expedite approval...expedite approval...expedite approval...end of week, end of week, end of week....got it!

That's it!!

So, I want you to close your eyes, imagine getting an email from NVC, saying your expedite was approved. That your case is being sent to Montreal as we speak. Imagine getting another email, saying your interview is for May. Imagine talking to Trav about the excellent news. Imagine telling your entire supportive family that your expedite was approved and your interview is in May. Imagine coming onto the forums and telling us the amazing news. Imagine Sheeshka's awesome emoticons in response! Can you feel the excitement now? Are you feeling good?

Wow...that's all it took for your mom?!?! Actually, an ex boyfriend's mother was so sure it should be easier too. She said "silly girl, why go to the trouble? I have an unused green card - want mine?" I could only laugh

If only it was that simple!

i've seen that look on people i talk to about this process... not to mention they don't follow any of the details i tell them

Yeah, once I start talking about USCIS, and NVC, and AOS, and IV, they start looking like this: So I don't mention any abbreviations now I'm like, yeah, there's three steps, lots of forms to send in, an interview. Took 9 months

[meno-is-mine 37]

Expedite approval...expedite approval...expedite approval...end of week, end of week, end of week....got it!

Wow...that's all it took for your mom?!?! Actually, an ex boyfriend's mother was so sure it should be easier too. She said "silly girl, why go to the trouble? I have an unused green card - want mine?" I could only laugh

[Trav&Shell 83]

That's it!!

So, I want you to close your eyes, imagine getting an email from NVC, saying your expedite was approved. That your case is being sent to Montreal as we speak. Imagine getting another email, saying your interview is for May. Imagine talking to Trav about the excellent news. Imagine telling your entire supportive family that your expedite was approved and your interview is in May. Imagine coming onto the forums and telling us the amazing news. Imagine Sheeshka's awesome emoticons in response! Can you feel the excitement now? Are you feeling good?

Oddly, I can see those emails without even closing my eyes - been so disheartened to this point that I didn't want to get excited but I am starting to feel more hopeful, yes I can SEE Trav's reaction without even visualizing it - and those emoticons...wow, lol We'll work on keeping this feeling

...and I have to say, you should have SEEN his mom's letter to congress...that's one unhappy lady!

Edited April 11, 2012 by Trav&Shell

[meno-is-mine 37]

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Yeah, once I start talking about USCIS, and NVC, and AOS, and IV, they start looking like this: So I don't mention any abbreviations now I'm like, yeah, there's three steps, lots of forms to send in, an interview. Took 9 months

Hahahahahahaha, that sounds about right now... I've had to modify my explanation to something along those lines... It's like "what's the point of explaining, they won't get it anyway..." LOL

[Saylin 1,605]

Oddly, I can see those emails without even closing my eyes - been so disheartened to this point that I didn't want to get excited but I am starting to feel more hopeful, yes I can SEE Trav's reaction without even visualizing it - and those emoticons...wow, lol We'll work on keeping this feeling

That's awesome that you're starting to see it! Do NOT get disheartened, if you do, then things will fall apart. Wouldn't you rather have an expedite approval? If so, imagine those good feelings, and all the good emails you're going to get, and it WILL happen! Get excited cause an approval is coming your way

[Trav&Shell 83]

That's awesome that you're starting to see it! Do NOT get disheartened, if you do, then things will fall apart. Wouldn't you rather have an expedite approval? If so, imagine those good feelings, and all the good emails you're going to get, and it WILL happen! Get excited cause an approval is coming your way

I'll see what I can do I'm still laughing - my mother in law told the congressman that we're all being treated like mushrooms (kept in the dark and fed manure - and yes, she said that part too! I LOVE my mother in law!!)

[Rujby 23]

...you'll get there. Your wife's in with the doc today, right? Send your prayers up for her today, and call NVC and DOS a couple times instead of worrying - it's in God's hands now and action is more effective than worrying.

She has the appointement at 1hpm but she is currently at the hospital getting a referral and later will go get the letter

[sheeshkabelle 153]

Morning!!

Still do not have an interview email.

Right now my head feels and I don't feel like calling NVC or DoS at the moment.

I woke up with a migraine, got the kidlets off to school, popped a pill and went back to bed for four hours. Still don't feel the greatest, but better than before.

Everyone say it will me.. Hakuna Matata! We're going to have a day like yesterday, lots and lots and lots of good news all around!!