Welcome to the December Support and Rant Thread 2014

[Maharosa 251]

Anyone have some words of encouragement for me today? I feel like I am at my breaking point.

Yesterday I sent my AOS and IV documents priority express next day service which had a guaranteed delivery by 12pm today, or money back. The package arrived at the Portsmouth post office by 10:43 this morning. I was thinking that it would be cutting it close on delivery by 12pm, but since the NVC is only about a 15 minute drive from the post office, I thought there would be a chance. At 11:05am I received a notice that it was delivered and signed for, however the signature was very generic, just said N Visa Center. Here's the part that is frustrating, it also says that the delivery date has been updated from today to December 18th. Typically when a package arrives at the post office, it transitions from "Arrived at post office" to "out for delivery" before being delivered. It did not this time. The fact that the delivery date changed and there was never an update stating the package ever left for delivery, it leads me to believe that someone at the post office signed off on it being delivered, just to prevent having to issue me a refund.

In calling USPS, they tell me the system shows it was delivered and there is nothing to be done. There is also no explanation as to why the delivery date was updated from today to tomorrow. I'm sure calling NVC to ask about the package is pointless at this time as even if it was delivered, I'm sure they would not have opened it yet. I am so seriously frustrated right now!

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Soloenta.... So happy for you. We all deserve good news, but I don't know of anyone who deserves it more!!! I hope for a speedy interview date for you and a very short AP!!

So I have some good news as well. Our interview was Dec 1, but we weren't approved right away because my husband had some previous issues with his visitor visa that we knew could be a problem. So i didn't post anything because it all felt really scary and uncertain and I wasn't ready to share. But now....

My husband received an email today that said his VISA WAS PRINTED and HE CAN PICK IT UP FRIDAY!!!

I can hardly believe it and my husband won't believe it until the Visa is in hand (actually until he's through POE). Thanks to this entire community for their knowledge and support. We literally could not have done it without the information and support of Visa Journey. I am so glad that I learned of this site.

COngratulations!!

It was about time right?! What a great Xmas present! :)

Edited December 17, 2014 by e&g12.05.13

[e&g12.05.13 176]

Anyone have some words of encouragement for me today? I feel like I am at my breaking point.

Yesterday I sent my AOS and IV documents priority express next day service which had a guaranteed delivery by 12pm today, or money back. The package arrived at the Portsmouth post office by 10:43 this morning. I was thinking that it would be cutting it close on delivery by 12pm, but since the NVC is only about a 15 minute drive from the post office, I thought there would be a chance. At 11:05am I received a notice that it was delivered and signed for, however the signature was very generic, just said N Visa Center. Here's the part that is frustrating, it also says that the delivery date has been updated from today to December 18th. Typically when a package arrives at the post office, it transitions from "Arrived at post office" to "out for delivery" before being delivered. It did not this time. The fact that the delivery date changed and there was never an update stating the package ever left for delivery, it leads me to believe that someone at the post office signed off on it being delivered, just to prevent having to issue me a refund.

In calling USPS, they tell me the system shows it was delivered and there is nothing to be done. There is also no explanation as to why the delivery date was updated from today to tomorrow. I'm sure calling NVC to ask about the package is pointless at this time as even if it was delivered, I'm sure they would not have opened it yet. I am so seriously frustrated right now!

I'm sorry you're passing through it. My best opinion is to not freacking out yet...wait and call on Friday evening to check if the package was scanned and ask for the date. With that you can have an estimate on when the package was actually delivered (it takes 1 to 2 days from the day it was delivered to the scan date).

Good luck and I hope you hear good news soon!

[DutchmansLady 216]

Anyone have some words of encouragement for me today? I feel like I am at my breaking point.

Yesterday I sent my AOS and IV documents priority express next day service which had a guaranteed delivery by 12pm today, or money back. The package arrived at the Portsmouth post office by 10:43 this morning. I was thinking that it would be cutting it close on delivery by 12pm, but since the NVC is only about a 15 minute drive from the post office, I thought there would be a chance. At 11:05am I received a notice that it was delivered and signed for, however the signature was very generic, just said N Visa Center. Here's the part that is frustrating, it also says that the delivery date has been updated from today to December 18th. Typically when a package arrives at the post office, it transitions from "Arrived at post office" to "out for delivery" before being delivered. It did not this time. The fact that the delivery date changed and there was never an update stating the package ever left for delivery, it leads me to believe that someone at the post office signed off on it being delivered, just to prevent having to issue me a refund.

In calling USPS, they tell me the system shows it was delivered and there is nothing to be done. There is also no explanation as to why the delivery date was updated from today to tomorrow. I'm sure calling NVC to ask about the package is pointless at this time as even if it was delivered, I'm sure they would not have opened it yet. I am so seriously frustrated right now!

I know the feeling...I purposely did not read a lot or post on here because of my mood. Spent the day crying off on on ...so many mixed emotions. Happy for everyones CC and desperate for my own .Plus the only friend that I have here in Holland left the country for the States today. They sailed through NVC with no checklist...I am so happy for them yet feel left behind and down. The holidays arent helping any.

All I can say is hang in there and let yourself experience the feelings .Cry it out and find a punching bag lol.

Just want you know that you are not alone.

[Maharosa 251]

I'm sorry you're passing through it. My best opinion is to not freacking out yet...wait and call on Friday evening to check if the package was scanned and ask for the date. With that you can have an estimate on when the package was actually delivered (it takes 1 to 2 days from the day it was delivered to the scan date).

Good luck and I hope you hear good news soon!

Thanks! I was hoping it would have been scanned in by Friday that's why I sent it to them overnight. The other option didn't get it to them until the afternoon on Friday. I'm afraid next week they will be working with a skeleton crew since it is Christmas week.

I guess I just need to take a couple of deep breaths.

[mofatsd 127]

Remember your support thread (us!)

We are here with you and going through your emotions - I know we would all wish and pray that we could celebrate right now but I find looking at what could have happened (which is smooth instead of bumpy) doesn't change anything. Emotions will fly and that's okay - keeping everything inside really makes it worse and eventually we all are human and melt down.

Sending you lots of hugs and sending tons to all of my fellow VJ'ers who are battling the checklists - I know that sinking feeling and I'm there with you to support!!

Anyone have some words of encouragement for me today? I feel like I am at my breaking point.

Yesterday I sent my AOS and IV documents priority express next day service which had a guaranteed delivery by 12pm today, or money back. The package arrived at the Portsmouth post office by 10:43 this morning. I was thinking that it would be cutting it close on delivery by 12pm, but since the NVC is only about a 15 minute drive from the post office, I thought there would be a chance. At 11:05am I received a notice that it was delivered and signed for, however the signature was very generic, just said N Visa Center. Here's the part that is frustrating, it also says that the delivery date has been updated from today to December 18th. Typically when a package arrives at the post office, it transitions from "Arrived at post office" to "out for delivery" before being delivered. It did not this time. The fact that the delivery date changed and there was never an update stating the package ever left for delivery, it leads me to believe that someone at the post office signed off on it being delivered, just to prevent having to issue me a refund.

In calling USPS, they tell me the system shows it was delivered and there is nothing to be done. There is also no explanation as to why the delivery date was updated from today to tomorrow. I'm sure calling NVC to ask about the package is pointless at this time as even if it was delivered, I'm sure they would not have opened it yet. I am so seriously frustrated right now!

I know the feeling...I purposely did not read a lot or post on here because of my mood. Spent the day crying off on on ...so many mixed emotions. Happy for everyones CC and desperate for my own .Plus the only friend that I have here in Holland left the country for the States today. They sailed through NVC with no checklist...I am so happy for them yet feel left behind and down. The holidays arent helping any.

All I can say is hang in there and let yourself experience the feelings .Cry it out and find a punching bag lol.

Just want you know that you are not alone.

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Beautifully stated mofatsd!

guys, I'd like to remember you ALL with CC or checklists to please update your timeline and also Saylin's spreadsheets (for the ones who put data on it). These tools were amazingly helpful for us so let's keep it also helpful for future users.

[vanity08 66]

Anyone have some words of encouragement for me today? I feel like I am at my breaking point.

Yesterday I sent my AOS and IV documents priority express next day service which had a guaranteed delivery by 12pm today, or money back. The package arrived at the Portsmouth post office by 10:43 this morning. I was thinking that it would be cutting it close on delivery by 12pm, but since the NVC is only about a 15 minute drive from the post office, I thought there would be a chance. At 11:05am I received a notice that it was delivered and signed for, however the signature was very generic, just said N Visa Center. Here's the part that is frustrating, it also says that the delivery date has been updated from today to December 18th. Typically when a package arrives at the post office, it transitions from "Arrived at post office" to "out for delivery" before being delivered. It did not this time. The fact that the delivery date changed and there was never an update stating the package ever left for delivery, it leads me to believe that someone at the post office signed off on it being delivered, just to prevent having to issue me a refund.

In calling USPS, they tell me the system shows it was delivered and there is nothing to be done. There is also no explanation as to why the delivery date was updated from today to tomorrow. I'm sure calling NVC to ask about the package is pointless at this time as even if it was delivered, I'm sure they would not have opened it yet. I am so seriously frustrated right now!

My dear please take heart and don't assume the worse please, try and call them first. Remember we are all here for one another. It could be a mistake for all you will know. NO MATTER WHAT, THIS PEOPLE WILL SITE ON OUR HAPPINESS

[e&g12.05.13 176]

Today is my birthday....and i was hoping to find "issued" on our case...but still in AP....I will not cry i will be optimistic....eventhough my heart breaks inside....No husband here, no daddy for our kids, no other family except Gramma, Thank God for Gramma....only birthday wishes on fb....i swear i want to delete everybody....why can't i have the only person in the world who loves me....??? Why do they make me wait....I am alone without my Love .....the embassy does not care about us....another Christmas will come and go with no one to kiss under the mistletoe...191 days in AP....seriously I'm so mad...and yes, crying....for my husband....I HATE THIS PART OF THE PROCESS!!!

I'm so sorry you're passing through it! Just the thought of your pain hurts me too, so it might be really hard your position right now.

All I can tell you is that I've learned that EVEYTHING in live will pass...specially sadness and pain.

Sometimes when you're with a very bad flu, in bed, and you think "how does it feel to feel healthy?!"and then you recover your health and can't imagine how it feels to be sick...so it's life. Once this pain is over and you're finally with your husband, you won't remeber how it feels and how it hurts. So hold on it and believe that this sorrow is about to change for better.

And happy birthday, btw!

[jcruzazucar 131]

Remember your support thread (us!)

We are here with you and going through your emotions - I know we would all wish and pray that we could celebrate right now but I find looking at what could have happened (which is smooth instead of bumpy) doesn't change anything. Emotions will fly and that's okay - keeping everything inside really makes it worse and eventually we all are human and melt down.

Sending you lots of hugs and sending tons to all of my fellow VJ'ers who are battling the checklists - I know that sinking feeling and I'm there with you to support!!

Hello! I see that you are going to fight NVC's decision which is good! I really hope they fix this mistake on their part right away! Keep us posted

[Maharosa 251]

Remember your support thread (us!)

We are here with you and going through your emotions - I know we would all wish and pray that we could celebrate right now but I find looking at what could have happened (which is smooth instead of bumpy) doesn't change anything. Emotions will fly and that's okay - keeping everything inside really makes it worse and eventually we all are human and melt down.

Sending you lots of hugs and sending tons to all of my fellow VJ'ers who are battling the checklists - I know that sinking feeling and I'm there with you to support!!

My dear please take heart and don't assume the worse please, try and call them first. Remember we are all here for one another. It could be a mistake for all you will know. NO MATTER WHAT, THIS PEOPLE WILL SITE ON OUR HAPPINESS

Thanks all! Sometimes it's just so hard not to get discouraged. I will try to locate my patience that has gone MIA for the last week. Insha'Allah, everything will be fine, the package will get delivered eventually, and I can begin the 60 day countdown...

If it wasn't for you all and this forum, I think I may have gone "postal" by now. Hahaha!

[mofatsd 127]

Your darn Toot'in I'm fighting this - I'm also taking on precaution as well and re-sending my AOS form with a nice black 'X' in the box they claim I didn't submit. That way I have the supervisor reviewing and I'll have my documents resent tomorrow am by next day delivery so hopefully the NVC will receive the package by Friday at the latest (although coming for Switzerland it sometimes takes an additional day).

This has really put a toll on us - Can anyone tell me when they receive checklist packages if they just look at the areas of error (like they'll just check out part 6 item 12 for mine) and nothing else? Is everything else okay when they issue the checklist for the AOS or will they re-look at all of the other pages once again?

Thanks - lets hope it doesn't come to it but I'm making sure that I have all of my t's crossed and my i's dotted.

Beautifully stated mofatsd!

guys, I'd like to remember you ALL with CC or checklists to please update your timeline and also Saylin's spreadsheets (for the ones who put data on it). These tools were amazingly helpful for us so let's keep it also helpful for future users.

Hello! I see that you are going to fight NVC's decision which is good! I really hope they fix this mistake on their part right away! Keep us posted

[LoveMyTico 999]

The best of luck to everyone !

Our waiver was finally approved today @ 11:30 am and we will be finished with this LONG A$$ journey very soon.

Hang in there everyone. I really thought the end would never get here and now its just around the corner. There were times I never though this would end. I don't even know where I found the strength the keep going.

Just when you think you can't go on , something good happens ! Hang in there everyone !!

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE !!

[DutchmansLady 216]

I know this is late but Natasha !!!

Edited December 17, 2014 by AmeriDutch

[Ellinora 72]

I knew an hour ago but had to wait until I was sure case complete!

Super-yay! Congratulations dear! Sooooo happy for you!

Maybe I can now finally move on from reading these threads too Seriously tho, I'm so glad you finally got the case complete, you had such a long wait! Hopefully the embassy will give you a date soon!!!

The best of luck to everyone !

Our waiver was finally approved today @ 11:30 am and we will be finished with this LONG A$$ journey very soon.

Hang in there everyone. I really thought the end would never get here and now its just around the corner. There were times I never though this would end. I don't even know where I found the strength the keep going.

Just when you think you can't go on , something good happens ! Hang in there everyone !!

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE !!

Congratulations LoveMyTico!