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Just venting my excitement -- I last saw my loved ones in August 2012. Finally, tomorrow, we will reunite in the US. Coming from a country with no McDonalds, Starbucks, highways, etc., they are goin

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Thanks! Congratulations to you too on your recent approval! Thanks. Congrats to you on your citizenship, as well!

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Love it! The translation sheet was a great idea. Don't laugh at me, but I got a little emotional reading this because I can imagine how you're feeling. I bought plane tickets last night. My fiance wil

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They arrived very late, but without any problems or harassment at POE. Adjusting to the new time zone is hard for one of the kids in particular, but we picked up right where we left off as a family, and I'm very, happy to have them back.

Of course, I'll be too busy to post a lot about it tongue.png

So far, they have seen the ocean (albeit at night) for the first time, and called everyone in Mongolia to tell them how smoothly everything went and how they're here.

For Darnell, I will put a picture, but please take note that they have seen "The Ring" so they are faceless.

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What would Xenu do?

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Woohoo I bet you're floating on a cloud now!

They arrived very late, but without any problems or harassment at POE. Adjusting to the new time zone is hard for one of the kids in particular, but we picked up right where we left off as a family, and I'm very, happy to have them back.

Of course, I'll be too busy to post a lot about it tongue.png

So far, they have seen the ocean (albeit at night) for the first time, and called everyone in Mongolia to tell them how smoothly everything went and how they're here.

For Darnell, I will put a picture, but please take note that they have seen "The Ring" so they are faceless.

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Beautiful! I remember how anxious and stressed you were during her interview. You guys have been through a lot, and now you can finally start the period of their adjustment to their new surroundings! Love the kid with the American flag!

Since my fiance will be arriving on the night of the 3rd, my teen's girl friends have decided that they will deck the house out with handmade "Welcome Home" signs and an abundance of red, white, and blue balloons and American flags. It's cute to see everyone getting excited.

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duraaraa   203

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Beautiful! I remember how anxious and stressed you were during her interview. You guys have been through a lot, and now you can finally start the period of their adjustment to their new surroundings! Love the kid with the American flag!

Since my fiance will be arriving on the night of the 3rd, my teen's girl friends have decided that they will deck the house out with handmade "Welcome Home" signs and an abundance of red, white, and blue balloons and American flags. It's cute to see everyone getting excited.

That's really cool.

I wish I had been able to do more to make them feel welcome, but I'm just happy to see them here. The adjustment to the new time zone has proved most problematic, so far.

The kids have been swimming non-stop (actually, they can't swim, but they've been in the pool.) We're all terribly sunburned.

What would Xenu do?

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Thanks for the photo - they not look too trip-worn. Was that a teenage female? Oh my - you're gonna have your hands full ...

Write up a POE review in the reviews section when you come up for air, ah?

and get some sleep... more sleep... ;)

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Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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Continuing to be happy for you, si man!

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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Darnell   8,479

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hey ! what news of the house re-arranging ???

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

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Well, two of the kids learned how to swim somewhat fluently in two days, which is great for never having tried before.

My fiancee loves cleaning (yes, really) and rearranging, so she's been keeping the house very nice.

They love taco bell and hometown buffet, and were amazed at the size of drink you can get at mcdonalds for a dollar.

Everything's going well.

What would Xenu do?

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Well, two of the kids learned how to swim somewhat fluently in two days, which is great for never having tried before.

My fiancee loves cleaning (yes, really) and rearranging, so she's been keeping the house very nice.

They love taco bell and hometown buffet, and were amazed at the size of drink you can get at mcdonalds for a dollar.

Everything's going well.

They look healthy so hopefully you don't encourage them to develop a diet that involves fastfood and soda. tongue.png

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duraaraa   203

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Just to make an update, as requested by someone...

Everyone's still happy. We got legally married on July 8, but didn't really have any ceremony (spending money celebrating ourselves seems stupid when we have four kids to take care of and only one of us can work.)

The kids can now swim proficiently. English is coming along little by little.

We need to get driving/licenses taken care of for my wife and two older step kids. English is still priority #1 though.

Otherwise, not much to tell. We'll apply for AOS when we receive the marriage certificate (maybe a few more weeks.)

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Thanks for the update !

Any hope of digging in to a co-op or community garden, growing vegatbles this season? usually 60 to 80 bucks per year for the buy in...

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

 

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