May 2012 Filers

[SweetDelish 38]

wow, still waiting!!!! I hope it gets sorted out soon, there seems to be a handful left hanging in every month, I'd love to be a fly on the wall in the service centers to see how things really work, or don't work for that matter.

AnnaLouise, glad to hear your visa arrived!! I think we talk ourselves into the agony of something will go wrong when you want something so much, that the slightest hint of it makes assume the worst. I went through a bit of that when it took a bit longer for them to send my visa out too. now you just need to enjoy your final days and say your farewells, which is so bittersweet.

Thanks Vicomi for the well wishes, life is moving along nicely, I finally managed to order our marriage certificate, which should arrive next week, which will then kick off a flurry of paperwork and appointments, for the military and AOS.

[SweetDelish 38]

5 weeks since I sent the forms off now.

Come on, guys!

big slowdown around the festive period I assume, any news??

Next Tuesday, my fiancee is flying back to Portugal with the copy of Packet 3 that landed here (seriously, ####### is this?), so hopefully within a month or so I'll be flying there to join her so we can go to her interview together - and, hopefully, fly back together for good.

hmmm packet 3 to the US citizen isn't unusual, that happened in our case, however by email, snail mail is a bit stranger, but never mind, its there, and you shouldn't see anything as odd in your case just keep chasing the White rabbit. so has she gone home yet??

yayy! I know that must have been the worst 24 hours of your life! I am so happy you are approved! Our interview date is the 22nd so I am getting nervous, excited nervous.

ohhh just a couple of weeks away now? any thoughts on a POE date yet?

[omer1 9]

today am done with medical.....! Thank God

Edited January 7, 2013 by omer1

[SweetDelish 38]

Omer... I thought you were the USC?? either way, good to hear the medical is over!!! not long now!

[Frutella 0]

big slowdown around the festive period I assume, any news??

hmmm packet 3 to the US citizen isn't unusual, that happened in our case, however by email, snail mail is a bit stranger, but never mind, its there, and you shouldn't see anything as odd in your case just keep chasing the White rabbit. so has she gone home yet??

ohhh just a couple of weeks away now? any thoughts on a POE date yet?

He actually just bought his plane ticket today in advance, he will be flying in the 26th =)) Do a lot of people do that? We are a little worried but hopefully it will all work out.

[Kassil&Tierce 18]

hmmm packet 3 to the US citizen isn't unusual, that happened in our case, however by email, snail mail is a bit stranger, but never mind, its there, and you shouldn't see anything as odd in your case just keep chasing the White rabbit. so has she gone home yet??

We parted ways again - for the last time, we hope - as of roughly 10:00 this morning.

[mrettercap 24]

big slowdown around the festive period I assume, any news??

That seems to be the case! Finally got processed yesterday, just before the 6 week mark, so just waiting on an interview date now. Was told It could take up to 3 weeks to schedule an interview date(?!) surely it's just a case of clicking a button on the calendar when they've processed the paperwork? this has to be the least efficient system ever!

[sk8rpatty 17]

That seems to be the case! Finally got processed yesterday, just before the 6 week mark, so just waiting on an interview date now. Was told It could take up to 3 weeks to schedule an interview date(?!) surely it's just a case of clicking a button on the calendar when they've processed the paperwork? this has to be the least efficient system ever!

Yay!! That sounds crazy to take 3 weeks to pick a date. Hopefully it wont take that long.

[sk8rpatty 17]

We parted ways again - for the last time, we hope - as of roughly 10:00 this morning.

Awww sorry. I know how hard that is. Like you said tho, this will be the LAST time! I hope the rest of the process goes quickly for you now and you'll be back together before you know it.

3 days before my big day! I've waited so long for this and now I'm a stress case trying to get everything done before Saturday. It's a fun stress tho, not like going thru this crazy process. This is his first time so he is in shock over how much it takes to put a wedding and reception together. He's hanging in there. His family arrives from Canada tonight, 8 of them.

[SweetDelish 38]

He actually just bought his plane ticket today in advance, he will be flying in the 26th =)) Do a lot of people do that? We are a little worried but hopefully it will all work out.

haha, I did that, I was worried too, but it worked out, worse case - you have to pay change fees, I calculated the risk and decided it was worth it, though of course its never recommended.

We parted ways again - for the last time, we hope - as of roughly 10:00 this morning.

it will be the last time, glad you got to spend some time together, hopefully it will be just a few weeks.

That seems to be the case! Finally got processed yesterday, just before the 6 week mark, so just waiting on an interview date now. Was told It could take up to 3 weeks to schedule an interview date(?!) surely it's just a case of clicking a button on the calendar when they've processed the paperwork? this has to be the least efficient system ever!

London seems typically slow, with any luck, it won't take that long, at least its down hill now, though in my opinion, its the most agonising waiting period.

3 days before my big day! I've waited so long for this and now I'm a stress case trying to get everything done before Saturday. It's a fun stress tho, not like going thru this crazy process. This is his first time so he is in shock over how much it takes to put a wedding and reception together. He's hanging in there. His family arrives from Canada tonight, 8 of them.

OMG!! soooo close! how exciting, relax lady, things will be fine, it won't matter if its not perfect, you will forget about it once the day arrives. photos, license, groom and celebrant/minister, the rest .. doesn't matter. hehe. look forward to your after wedding excitement post!!

[sk8rpatty 17]

OMG!! soooo close! how exciting, relax lady, things will be fine, it won't matter if its not perfect, you will forget about it once the day arrives. photos, license, groom and celebrant/minister, the rest .. doesn't matter. hehe. look forward to your after wedding excitement post!!

Thanks! I'm sure it will be. As long as the deed is done and we get that certificate all will be good. It's just that his mom is so excited that he's finally getting married, I want everything to be what she expects. I really wanted to go to the courthouse and have a BBQ after. No such luck!

I'll be sure to come back and post how it all went.

[relshamy 11]

Congrats on all the progress with everyone NVC finally received our case last night after almost a whole month of approval!!! It was soo frustrating waiting again after a 7 month wait for approval but what can we do. Hope it's not gonna stay there for too long.

[AnnaLouise 5]

I'm sure you'll be flying your way to your interview date befor you know it relshamy!

[relshamy 11]

Thanks a lot AnnaLouise and Congrats on your approval Wish you all the best

[Kassil&Tierce 18]

Thanks! I'm sure it will be. As long as the deed is done and we get that certificate all will be good. It's just that his mom is so excited that he's finally getting married, I want everything to be what she expects. I really wanted to go to the courthouse and have a BBQ after. No such luck!

I'll be sure to come back and post how it all went.

Our plan is to get a courthouse wedding ASAP, but then to hold a ceremony later on when we've had plenty of time to plan it.