February 2014 filers

[Tina and Johan 206]

Post a pic of your reunion! I'm very happy for you.

[Nikki181 8]

Post a pic of your reunion! I'm very happy for you.

We will! Thanks!

[ashleyphilly 70]

Oh yes you should be fine! The reports just say by a Saturday the storm may reach Nova Scotia, and I know we fly over Newfoundland every time...my father insists they will fly around it but I am so worried the flight will be canceled or delayed and then he'll miss his connecting flight from Newark to Indy !

. What USCISes you makes you stronger. Hahhaa. We TSC filers should use that quote. ?. Happy for you guys. Pray for us. At the end, some of us will be with our loved ones in July, and some of us might be around December, but I hope all of us will be done with this journey successfully.

[Tina and Johan 206]

Ashley, I've been keeping up with the February TSC filers in the hopes that I will start to see some NOA2's. I know this is of little consequence, but for what it's worth, I think about you often and send out hope and prayers and positive vibes as much as I can. Pretty much everyone in this group has expressed sadness and guilt for having gone through this process so fast while you on the Eastern side of the US are essentially hosed by an inefficient TSC. It's complete bullshit that there is this much of a difference. It may seem like lip-service, but once the NOA2 arrives, it'll fly by. I'm hopeful you'll be here well before Thanksgiving.

PS: there was someone who posted a hilarious picture from Hunger Games that read, "I volunteer to help TSC!" I feel that way. I WISH I could go help. I'm off work all summer, and would GLADLY go to bat for you guys. Hang in there!

Tina

Edited July 3, 2014 by Tina and Johan

[ashleyphilly 70]

Thank you Tina. Your support is highly appreciated. Helping TSC would be a fun summer gig by the way

[Hiroshi 宏 64]

6 more hours and I will finally be with my love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*Cries* I'm so happy for you! I love reading about positive stuff on here, The wait is finally over for you both and now you can start the rest of your lives together.

[Tina and Johan 206]

Helping TSC would be a fun summer gig by the way

I agree! I don't know how fast I'd be, due to really reading the profiles and looking at pictures, but if I could, I would do that as a summer gig for sure.

[Abby & Andre 27]

I agree! I don't know how fast I'd be, due to really reading the profiles and looking at pictures, but if I could, I would do that as a summer gig for sure.

^^ This would be me too LOL I would be all AWW they look so cute together...Yep they're approved! haha

Congrats Nikki on getting your man to the USA today!

[Abby & Andre 27]

Oh I forgot to say that I live less than an hour drive from Bloomington! I live in Seymour which is a farm town with lots of factories pretty much, but not far at all

[paddington_bear 30]

^^That isn't very far--we should definitely all get dinner somewhere fun (how far are you from Indy proper? Indy has great places to eat!) when our marriages and AOS paperwork are finished and sent!

Congrats, Nikki Jake arrives today around 6:30 pm if there are no delays (cross your fingers)! We also got a weird e-mail from United saying he can't check in until they see a passport in person (that part is normal, most international flights incl. united do this) AND because he doesn't have a return ticket booked.......I guess there's no way to indicate on the ticket that he has a visa, they just remind you that you need an ESTA (but he doesn't need it for this trip....) I called United and the customer service agent said it would be fine, he just needs to show a United check-in clerk his visa......but I still find it ridiculous. Now I'm terrified they're going to make him buy a ridiculously expensive return ticket for no reason. I'm also afraid he's going to be delayed or held up at immigration/customs and miss his connecting flight (though he has about 2.5 hours to transfer and board).....

As you can all see, basically I'm just freaking out about everything--but it's because we are SO CLOSE....please don't let him get denied POE!!!! Let the plane be swift, and the immigration officers efficient! Good luck to everyone still waiting....this process is stressful even at the end of the k1 road...

[jameswhunt 12]

Hi guys... Pretty lonely 4th of July tonight. Just posting because I've got nothing to do and feel like I've read every thread and checked USCIS a million times now. How's everyone doing?

[Tina and Johan 206]

Hi James. Our 4th was okay. I was wishing Johan could be here for this wonderful American holiday. I'm sorry about your expedite. Have you considered having your fiance come down for a few months again?

[Abby & Andre 27]

^^That isn't very far--we should definitely all get dinner somewhere fun (how far are you from Indy proper? Indy has great places to eat!) when our marriages and AOS paperwork are finished and sent!

Sounds good to me!

Hi guys... Pretty lonely 4th of July tonight. Just posting because I've got nothing to do and feel like I've read every thread and checked USCIS a million times now. How's everyone doing?

I had a pretty good 4th, but you're right about it being pretty lonely! I It was more of an Oh poo, another day the Consulate is closed and can't work on my case LOL. Since we sent in out papers almost 2 weeks ago, there have been 2 Canadian Holidays, 1 American Holiday and 4 Weekend days so they have only been open 5 of those days. I just have to laugh because its the only thing that keeps me sane. I guess it will happen when it happens

Edited July 5, 2014 by Abby & Andre

[Tippins 2]

Hi ! My Fiance and I applied in early Feb 2014 and got our NOA1 on Feb 6th - Its now July 5th - and we havent heard anything since.

That is now the 5 month mark - has any one any advice? When we call what do they say and is it unusual that ours should take this long?

We applied at the Texas Service Center and he is coming from the UK.

Thank you so much - reading these threads gives me a lot of hope.

[jameswhunt 12]

Hi James. Our 4th was okay. I was wishing Johan could be here for this wonderful American holiday. I'm sorry about your expedite. Have you considered having your fiance come down for a few months again?

I know the feeling! Becca experienced her first American Thanksgiving last year. She flew in 2 days before the holiday. It was a lot of fun.

We have considered it, but seeing as she was denied entry the last time, we have been somewhat apprehensive. She's got a part time job at the moment and is just trying to waste some time while we wait for approval. I'm thankful that I have a full-time job or else I'm sure I would be going crazy!

Thanks for the reply. Always enjoy talking to other VJ members in the same boat!