February 2014 filers

[Nikki181 8]

Who is still waiting?? Let's have a group hug. If we combine our strength maybe we will all get approved at once!

Soooooo impatient.

We're still waiting. Today we have reached 50 days since our NOA1! Just counting the days as they go by! And it's been 8 months since we've been together! Just want this whole thing to be over and done with and him to never have to leave me again!!!

Yay Oh God Thank You i'm so Happy we are Approved!

WOOOO!!!! Congrats!!

[CjBryan19 11]

I'm still waiting. I love the group hug idea! haha Congrats CJBryan! How were you notified? Could you fill in your timeline so that others can see the process? I love how you were expressing frustration and within a few min, you were posting an approval. This whole process feels so bipolar to me. Techmed, I feel your pain, believe me.

Tina

Thanks Tina and Johan idk what happen i was just preparing myself for another Cry tonight because i check our case yesterday still on initial review, i'm not suppose to check it today because i don't do it everyday this month, after getting my morning Message from my loves something tells me to check. Imagine my surprise after seeing the "Post Decision Activity" Happy tears now.

We're still waiting. Today we have reached 50 days since our NOA1! Just counting the days as they go by! And it's been 8 months since we've been together! Just want this whole thing to be over and done with and him to never have to leave me again!!!

WOOOO!!!! Congrats!!

Thank you Nikki181

[Eva&Gary 3]

Group hug is a good idea Congratulation to everyone who got approved already and good luck with the rest of their journey

Our estimated time is changing every day, today it says may20-june 21...I really hope we don't have to wait that long! Im checking the website in every hour but it still says initial review Looks like Texas is the slowest one with the approvals so I guess Ill just keep crying...

[nicvno 10]

This is all very frustrating.. definitely need that group hug! I wish the timelines were more accurate; I am missing my sister's wedding because we have no idea when to expect the approval and I haven't been "home" to the US since Christmas - Flights are so outrageous from Calgary to the east coast. Praying that we get approval soon!

[KazakhSeals! 0]

Hi everyone! Another February filer here trying to be patient through this Russian roulette-like process.

Happy for all the approved filers and really hoping the rest of us get their NOA2 any day now (like today)! I'm in on the group hug!!! XXXXX

[Curitiba2014 1]

I am so thankful for this group I love being able to talk to people that understand what I am going through here! So glad to have all of the support! Tonight I will be crying myself to sleep I miss haveing my fiance here it's so hard to plan our life together without him.

I am holding out hope for everyone here!!!!

[Kiwi1 4]

Congrats CJBryan!! It always lifts my spirits when I hear someone has been approved! After all the anticipation it must feel awesome to see the status change!

[CjBryan19 11]

Congrats CJBryan!! It always lifts my spirits when I hear someone has been approved! After all the anticipation it must feel awesome to see the status change!

Thank Cw & zm good luck on you and to everyone here hoping for Approval

[Mrs.InLOve 14]

I agree! CjBryan congratsssss!!!! I'm looking at nov filers in Texas and it is not looking good.

I too feel happy when one of us gets an approval then I sink into despair again and continue my pity party. Lol

I don't know how to function w this agony either. It's tough. Hardest thing I've ever had to endure. Even worse than labor!!!!! Sheeeeeesh

[CjBryan19 11]

I agree! CjBryan congratsssss!!!! I'm looking at nov filers in Texas and it is not looking good.

I too feel happy when one of us gets an approval then I sink into despair again and continue my pity party. Lol

I don't know how to function w this agony either. It's tough. Hardest thing I've ever had to endure. Even worse than labor!!!!! Sheeeeeesh

Thanks SoyDeEl u know what i did before seeing the good news today? Crying party every night, and space out all the time lol

[MichelleRenee 14]

Congrats to everyone who has gotten approved so far! It's so nice to have a group of people who understand. Does everyone here have strong support systems when it comes to this visa journey we're all on (friends, family, etc)? I find it hard to convey what I am going through to people, especially those who have their significant other in the same city/state. I know that if a lot of couples I knew were tested in this way, they would not succeed. I think people don't seem to understand how strong long a distance relationship, plus all the added stress of visas and everything, can really make a couple. I know all of us will come out of this stronger and more sure of our paths. Let's all keep our heads up!

[Nikki181 8]

Congrats to everyone who has gotten approved so far! It's so nice to have a group of people who understand. Does everyone here have strong support systems when it comes to this visa journey we're all on (friends, family, etc)? I find it hard to convey what I am going through to people, especially those who have their significant other in the same city/state. I know that if a lot of couples I knew were tested in this way, they would not succeed. I think people don't seem to understand how strong long a distance relationship, plus all the added stress of visas and everything, can really make a couple. I know all of us will come out of this stronger and more sure of our paths. Let's all keep our heads up!

Couldn't have said it better myself! I've seen a few people give me a skeptic eye when mentioning our relationship, while others think it's awesome. You really find out who your true friends are...And luckily for me I have an amazing family and friends who love my fiance and support us 100%!!!

[MichelleRenee 14]

Soo true! I have people acting like my relationship isn't as valid or "real" as others because we are long distance most of the time. Trust me, there is no funny business going on!! It's actually pretty insulting because I have had relationships with people who live in the same city as me and those relationships were never as strong, healthy, or great as the one I am in now. I have friends that don't seem to take it too seriously, especially since getting engaged, and it's really just made me realize maybe they aren't as good of friends as I thought they were. It's sad when some people can so obviously see what we have and would never deny the love that's there and other people just sort of shrug it off. Oh well! I really cherish those who are supportive and both of our families are 100% on board.

Couldn't have said it better myself! I've seen a few people give me a skeptic eye when mentioning our relationship, while others think it's awesome. You really find out who your true friends are...And luckily for me I have an amazing family and friends who love my fiance and support us 100%!!!

[Tina and Johan 206]

Soo true! I have people acting like my relationship isn't as valid or "real" as others because we are long distance most of the time. Trust me, there is no funny business going on!! It's actually pretty insulting because I have had relationships with people who live in the same city as me and those relationships were never as strong, healthy, or great as the one I am in now. I have friends that don't seem to take it too seriously, especially since getting engaged, and it's really just made me realize maybe they aren't as good of friends as I thought they were. It's sad when some people can so obviously see what we have and would never deny the love that's there and other people just sort of shrug it off. Oh well! I really cherish those who are supportive and both of our families are 100% on board.

Agree with this completely. When I first started telling people (friends and family both) about our relationship, some were very skeptical. I got the typical, "how do you know he's not just using you for a green card?" and "Can you really know someone when you don't get to spend much time with them?" I'd say that no, he's not merely after a green card; we mutually made the decision for him to move here vs. me moving there. And actually, I think he knows me better than just about anyone in my life. When forced to communicate like we all are (emails, text, skype, facebook, etc), I think it makes us that much more in tune with our mates. Sure, there are some who've been tricked, and I've read horror stories just in the few short months I've been here. But that isn't exclusive to long-distance relationships. Johan and I discussed how this would be a difficult process and that it'd make or break us. It's making us. Now if the USCIS would just freakin comply and move this forward!!!

[nicvno 10]

Congrats to everyone who has gotten approved so far! It's so nice to have a group of people who understand. Does everyone here have strong support systems when it comes to this visa journey we're all on (friends, family, etc)? I find it hard to convey what I am going through to people, especially those who have their significant other in the same city/state. I know that if a lot of couples I knew were tested in this way, they would not succeed. I think people don't seem to understand how strong long a distance relationship, plus all the added stress of visas and everything, can really make a couple. I know all of us will come out of this stronger and more sure of our paths. Let's all keep our heads up!

I completely agree! My colleague is petitioning for her husband to move to Canada from Jamaica so it is nice to have someone understand; However, it is really hard for people to understand how difficult it is and that we can't just snap our fingers and be approved - even though my mother has her PR in the US and I have had multiple work permits.

It really does help having the support system from this group