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Bob&Mira   8

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Well, as fate would have it, My true love happened to live in another part of the globe. After returning home, I have felt all of the same emotions that I'm sure a great many people here have felt. The initial accrual of documentation to file our 129F was enough to pass the time away, yet now, that process is completed and we wait. Idle time, at the mercy of governmental efficiency programs, leave us feeling somewhat powerless to forge our own future, our lives on hold.

Being separated from someone you love is emotionally difficult for even the strongest of people. It is akin to being separated from yourself, as if 2 lives have become one and yet are shattered by distance.

It hurts.

That being said, we have always shared the common reassurance that we were doing it together and that helping each other through this long process would strengthen our relationship.

Reading the great many stories on this board has provided a soft landing for my wounded spirit. There have been many accounts of enduring patience, love and victory that are both and inspiration and testimony to the one common theme found on this forum.

Love conquers all

Indeed.

It is with a heavy heart that I submit this intro, however, there is a promise of a bright future. Belonging to this forum of people has given me strength and the assurance that we are not alone. There are a great many people now going through this trial and with the Grace of the Lord, we shall prevail.

We both appreciate the heartfelt support of the VJ community and thank you.

Bob and Mira.

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TBoneTX   45,312

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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Welcome to VJ! :)

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Kolewenoik31   57

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Well, as fate would have it, My true love happened to live in another part of the globe. After returning home, I have felt all of the same emotions that I'm sure a great many people here have felt. The initial accrual of documentation to file our 129F was enough to pass the time away, yet now, that process is completed and we wait. Idle time, at the mercy of governmental efficiency programs, leave us feeling somewhat powerless to forge our own future, our lives on hold.

Being separated from someone you love is emotionally difficult for even the strongest of people. It is akin to being separated from yourself, as if 2 lives have become one and yet are shattered by distance.

It hurts.

That being said, we have always shared the common reassurance that we were doing it together and that helping each other through this long process would strengthen our relationship.

Reading the great many stories on this board has provided a soft landing for my wounded spirit. There have been many accounts of enduring patience, love and victory that are both and inspiration and testimony to the one common theme found on this forum.

Love conquers all

Indeed.

It is with a heavy heart that I submit this intro, however, there is a promise of a bright future. Belonging to this forum of people has given me strength and the assurance that we are not alone. There are a great many people now going through this trial and with the Grace of the Lord, we shall prevail.

We both appreciate the heartfelt support of the VJ community and thank you.

Bob and Mira.

Hang in there!!! We have a long journey as well. Probably longer than anyone here currently! But definetely not longer than anyone overall....Stay strong yes.gif

Met online 9/2012

Courtship 3/1/2013

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Passport for USC 6/10 thru 28/2013 19 days

First face to face meeting Nov. 4th 2013 dancin5hr.gif

Married 19 November 2013 heart.gif

:energy: USCIS-TSC

5/3/2014 Filed I-130

11/3/2014 NOA-1

24/7/2014 NOA-2 {135 days} :dancing:

12/8/2014 Case Shipped {NVC} :dancing:

:energy: NVC

20/8/2014 NVC received

29/8/2014 NVC case #

31/8/2014 DS-261 submitted

3/9/2014 NVC billed AOS & paid

19/9/2014 AOS sent

30/9/2014 IV invoiced

3/10/2014 IV paid

21/10/2014 IV package sent

21/11/2014 Case complete :dance:(L)

03/12/2014 Interview scheduled

08/12/2014 NVC shipped to Embassy "In Transit"

12/12/2014 Ceac shows "Ready"

:energy:Consulate

15/12/2014 Consulate received

07-08/01/2015 Medical {Passed!!!!}

26/01/2015 Interview results {APPROVED} :dance:(L)

26/01/2015 DHL Air Waybill created online

28/01/2015 Air Waybill shows "In Transit" :yes:

29/01/2015 Visa ready for pick up {DHL}

02/02/2015 Visa in hand

26/02/2015 POE

The warmth of true friendship and the love that binds the hearts of husband and wife are a foretaste of heaven. God has ordained that there should be perfect love and perfect harmony between those who enter into the marriage relation. Let bride and bridegroom in the presence of the heavenly universe pledge themselves to love one another as God has ordained they should. {LYL}

Thought to share our journey for those who need the encouragement!

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