November 2013 TSC Filers

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FYI for those who may be interested

A Conversation with USCIS

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services invites you to a free, nationwide Spanish-language event. Our representatives will share agency updates, discuss immigration-related topics and be available to answer your questions.

Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Time: 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. (Eastern)

You can participate: Via teleconference at 1-888-790-1962 (Password: Enlace) or live via Web stream at www.uscis.gov/live/enlace

Submit your questions in advance via Twitter to @USCIS_es or during the event via email at OPE-Live@uscis.dhs.gov

For more information, please email us at public.engagement@uscis.dhs.gov. To learn more about USCIS resources available in Spanish, please visit us at www.uscis.gov/espanol.

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Last Reviewed/Updated: 12/03/2013

[KTichUsZim 3]

I saw an approval given in 11 days!!! Go figure

I think I will lose my mind before this is over! After January I don't know the next time I'll see my honey, I was hoping by May he would be in NY with me.. I feel like screaming!!

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I saw an approval given in 11 days!!! Go figure

I think I will lose my mind before this is over! After January I don't know the next time I'll see my honey, I was hoping by May he would be in NY with me.. I feel like screaming!!

Trust me I feel the same way!!!!!!! This process is really nerve wrecking!!!! We really have to try and stay strong and keep hope alive that one day soon we will get our NOA2s.

[SparklePony 238]

For me, the biggest challenge is being unable to visit each other. We're saving up what money would be used in airplane tickets for after I move, as well as vacation days. We both know those first few weeks are going to be insane, both in terms of money and time, so we're saving up. I envy those couples who are able to see each other often.

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For me, the biggest challenge is being unable to visit each other. We're saving up what money would be used in airplane tickets for after I move, as well as vacation days. We both know those first few weeks are going to be insane, both in terms of money and time, so we're saving up. I envy those couples who are able to see each other often.

I have had the same issues with getting to go spend time with my fiance. In September I was supposed to go home and visit but with work responsibilities I was unable to get the time off. Again the same has happened for this Christmas I am unable to leave from work. We wanted to plan a trip for my birthday in January but it's kind of difficult to plan as we started this process started and we are not sure when we will need to travel to the interview and additionally I have another case pending for my mom at the final stages at the NVC so I am double on edge with this visa process. although the one for my mom has not been as frustrating it's been pretty easy and quick just now we are at a standstill waiting on the NVC to finish the last step before consulate. But that is another story! And you are right about needing to save up money because airline tickets to Dominica are rather pricey. And there are so many other costs associated with this petition prior to POE and not to mention the costs afterwards to do the status adjustment. I share your feelings SparklePony but my only saving grace to this whole process is that once it is all over we will be with our love for good and in the end it will all be worth it. Stay strong! Sending some positive vibes and wishes your way.

[SparklePony 238]

Right back at you!

I feel the same way, and my fiance keeps reminding me of that too, that next Christmas we'll be decorating OUR Christmas tree, we'll be starting OUR family traditions, we'll be sharing our gifts IN person as opposed to through Skype. He keeps telling me that even if he had to wait a lifetime to have me, he would (he's a keeper, for sure). That everything we're going through is worth it for what we're getting out of it in the end.

One thing that I have learned to value in our, and any, long-distance relationship, is how we don't take anything for granted, and how not being able to physically be together kind of forces you to really dig deep in the other aspects of the relationship. That bond and connection really provides such a strong foundation.

So, we wait. We've been waiting for over two years now, we can hang in there a few more months.

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Hey my fiance and I have been waiting for a while now to be together so I think we will be able to survive another year apart though difficult. Yes we only started a romantic relationship with each other a year ago but we have know each other way before that and had been friends. And it's funny how we were both secretly attracted to each other and never really acted on it until now. Truely believe that nothing happens before its time and everything happens for a reason. This too shall pass because nothing lasts forever. Those are my words of wisdom for today. Lol.

[KTichUsZim 3]

Well, we are the November filers, and I am happy to share this craziness with all of you, and hope we all get an early christmas gift,,

Watching TV about the Memorial for Nelson Mandela makes me miss my man even more, ♥

Is there a logical explantion on why our dates change on VJ?

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Craziness indeed. I think the VJ dates are predicitions based on the timeline updates of other users. That's why in a previous post I declared that I am no longer going to refer to it as mine has changed constantly from day one.

[KTichUsZim 3]

That I didn't pay to much attention to, but I do check my e-mail like a million times a day.. looking for that USCIS heading.. I'm like an addict! LOL

So, its my understanding, that once the NOA 2 is received, it then it goes to the NVC ? Anyone knows what happens there? Or for what purpose?

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The First Step: Filing the Petition

• You, the U.S. citizen sponsor, must file Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e), with the USCIS office that serves the area where you live. See Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) for information on where to file the petition. Further information is available on the USCIS website under Fiancé(e) Visas. Note: Form I-129F cannot be filed at a U.S. Embassy, Consulate, or USCIS office abroad.

• Upon approval, USCIS will forward your petition to the National Visa Center (NVC). The NVC will give you a case number and send your petition to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the country where your fiancé(e) lives.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_2994.html#4

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That I didn't pay to much attention to, but I do check my e-mail like a million times a day.. looking for that USCIS heading.. I'm like an addict! LOL

So, its my understanding, that once the NOA 2 is received, it then it goes to the NVC ? Anyone knows what happens there? Or for what purpose?

Yeah me too!! I'm an e-mail/uscis junkie!!!!! I check my e-mail and phone constantly and then I check the website just in case the updated the site before sending the notification and everyday I go home I stop at the mail box before heading to the house just in case they sent the mail notification without the electronic one. I am obsesseed

[SparklePony 238]

I get email notifications on my phone, so I don't need to check my email. I check the USCIS website two or three times a day. Guess I'm not excessively obsessive over it.

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Well for the next few days I will be too busy to check as I am traveling on thursday evening to NY so I gues once I return I will be back at it. I will be performing in a play (spare time activity) and going through dress & tech rehearsals and line rehearsals won't have as much time.

[KTichUsZim 3]

I'm in NY,what's the name of the play?

Well for the next few days I will be too busy to check as I am traveling on thursday evening to NY so I gues once I return I will be back at it. I will be performing in a play (spare time activity) and going through dress & tech rehearsals and line rehearsals won't have as much time.