March 2015 Support and Rant

[IslAmy 122]

I have done the first video for, "America, where is my spouse?" Who would like to go next to upload a video or words?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_22rI9NPi4

Let me know what you think?

I really liked the video; I thought it was well done and the comparison to the Pledge of Allegiance is especially powerful. I would like to do something, but I'm not sure what to talk about.

Looking forward to seeing what people put forth.

[Janelle2002 3,865]

I really liked the video; I thought it was well done and the comparison to the Pledge of Allegiance is especially powerful. I would like to do something, but I'm not sure what to talk about.

Looking forward to seeing what people put forth.

Thank you so very much. Maybe you can talk about your process thus far. I'm not sure either but hopefully you will find some ideas.

To send me videos please email me monica.h.arachchige@gmail.com

I look forward to seeing everyone else's videos and ideas as well.

[IslAmy 122]

Thank you so very much. Maybe you can talk about your process thus far. I'm not sure either but hopefully you will find some ideas.

To send me videos please email me monica.h.arachchige@gmail.com

I look forward to seeing everyone else's videos and ideas as well.

I also wanted to add (I put it in before, but my phone must have ate it) that I'm sorry for your losses. This process is hard for multiple reasons but especially hard when you're being pulled in two directions like you have been. Your strength is inspirational and makes your testimony that much stronger. Sending much love to you and your family.

Edited March 2, 2015 by IslAmy

[Soloenta 2,218]

March is month number 7 for me at NVC. It would be a dream if it became my last one.

It will my dear sweet friend it will then you will be free from all this. God willing and just in case I'll be praying on my side.

This month is gonna be the 5th month since my husband is in ap, the reason is because they think he was in another country for 4 yrs which he wasn't . & in May its gonna be 2 yrs since I applied for him...I have haven't seen my husband in these 2 yrs :(

Oh sweet heart I'm so sorry but I'm sure as soon as they are sure they made a huge mistake your husband will get his Visa, just a little longer my dear friend. ((((((((((CrazyHeart))))))))))!

1pm his time. 7 am my central time. Thabk you

Thank you everyone for the prayers tomorrow

6 am my time Pacific time and I'll be up saying prayers, you have to get that Visa! Much love and hugs.

I have done the first video for, "America, where is my spouse?" Who would like to go next to upload a video or words?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_22rI9NPi4

Let me know what you think?

OMG Janelle, I can't stop crying, my heart just breaks for you and I so know how you feel. I loved your video it was perfect, heart felt and sincere and you are just so beautiful. How I wish I could give you a big hug!!! Just said a prayer for you and wont stop until your husband is home with you.

We need to send the link to our Representatives,Senators and Congress persons as soon as possible.

Also, thank you so much for making the March thread Soloenta. It means a lot to all of us.

It's my pleasure sweet heart, your very welcome.

Thank you so very much TwoChickies! I keep trying to be strong but is very, very hard. As humans we really need emotional support, especially when times are the hardest. I will keep being determined and thank you for your support.

Hi Not a Tailor. Absolutely! Send it to me and I will upload. Once we have enough videos I can make it public so anyone will be able to search it. I want it to be a unified project as well. We all need to come together and still by each other's side.

Well, we can just keep adding them as they come (we I mean you sorry) That way we can start now getting the word out instead of waiting. You've seen the subscribe on the videos. You can also ask to subscribe, thumbs up if they like the video and to please share, just a suggestion.

I can't go on video I would freeze and just stare hahaha sorry it's true I'm very shy. Is it ok if I send you our story you can cut out what you wish and you can do the video for me? What do you think? You can add what ever you have forgotten on my video so nothing is lost.

[Soloenta 2,218]

No matter your faith please take a moment today to say a prayer for all those struggling in this nightmare of a process and special prayers for

EOC, BRosa, Natasha&Noor, Maharosa, nicholemariev, patnjac, Janelle2002, Crazyheart and one another, sorry if I forgot someone but please also say
prayer for the peaceful good people of the Middle East suffering because of the few power hungry SOB's and the worst countries for AP Egypt and Nigeria.
Thank you in advance.

[raven52 233]

What is """THIS NVC NIGHTMARE""" as when we went through NVC in early 2013, our petition was only there, about 36 hours, I called and got MNL number and our petition was sent to the embassy!

What is the difference from about 2 years ago? Would really like to know.,.,.,

Good luck to all going through this nightmare!

[Soloenta 2,218]

What is """THIS NVC NIGHTMARE""" as when we went through NVC in early 2013, our petition was only there, about 36 hours, I called and got MNL number and our petition was sent to the embassy!

What is the difference from about 2 years ago? Would really like to know.,.,.,

Good luck to all going through this nightmare!

For one DACA they put the children of illegals through the process ahead of all of us and told (who I don't know ) to make the process for them to be two months. So we were all backed up and many had to wait a year and more for the process to just get to NVC. Now NVC with all the backlog coming into them from USCIS are backlogged since the powers that be found out about it due to a letter flood and article in the news about how it affected USCIS. So we all got screwed twice. Aren't you happy you asked? J/k. Maybe someone can explain it better than I can.

[IslAmy 122]

What is """THIS NVC NIGHTMARE""" as when we went through NVC in early 2013, our petition was only there, about 36 hours, I called and got MNL number and our petition was sent to the embassy!

What is the difference from about 2 years ago? Would really like to know.,.,.,

Good luck to all going through this nightmare!

There's a huge backlog due to an increase in approved petitions from USCIS. people are now averaging 4-5 months minimum at NVC.

[DutchmansLady 216]

I have done the first video for, "America, where is my spouse?" Who would like to go next to upload a video or words?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_22rI9NPi4

Let me know what you think?

Janelle...one of the most important things about your videos and those to come is that it put a very human face on the subject. It is so important to be able to connect in a tangible way to those suffering through the legal immigration process and all that comes with it.

Big hugs to you I started to cry when you spoke about your mother passing away while you were gone. That is my biggest fear as my own mother has severe health issues and it is a miracle that she is still alive at this point. She is also becoming increasingly confused at this point and I am losing these most precious days of being with her. I just missed her 81st birthday and am afraid to hope to spend Mothers Day with her.

This immigration nightmare must end...

[DutchmansLady 216]

There's a huge backlog due to an increase in approved petitions from USCIS. people are now averaging 4-5 months minimum at NVC.

Plus the 5 months or so at USCIS before the approved petition even gets to NVC..God forbid any RFEs or checklists. Total process has now gone from around 3-4 months to 1 year or more for some give or take a few days, weeks, months or even years !

Edited March 2, 2015 by DutchmansLady

[Not a Tailor 1,370]

Hi Not a Tailor. Absolutely! Send it to me and I will upload. Once we have enough videos I can make it public so anyone will be able to search it. I want it to be a unified project as well. We all need to come together and still by each other's side.

I'll work on putting something together with my wife. I definitely think that making it public now is in our best interest, even if we only have one video. Even if only one person, ever, sees it, then that's one more person on our side.

I also think that, once we get a few videos, we should start sending the link to the channel to liberal news outlets like the HuffPost. I DO think it's important to emphasize, even if we're talking about DACA causing delays that it's not that DACA is the most horrible thing ever--it's that the government agencies in charge did not and have not changed and grown as is needed for a changing world. They are way behind on tech, they do not hire enough people when they know they're going to have a boom. It's OBVIOUS that poor management of the immigration programs is largely at fault here.

By not talking down undocumented migrants in any way, we are more likely to have undocumented people on our side, liberal pro-immigrant people on our side, etc. Maximize allies, whether or not you agree with every potential ally's ideas and viewpoints.

[pguajardo1988 3]

I have done the first video for, "America, where is my spouse?" Who would like to go next to upload a video or words?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_22rI9NPi4

Let me know what you think?

I love this video it made me cry I wish to give u a hug u have been through alot, Iam going to do a video as well ur video inspired us, I hope this videos will go wide

[Soloenta 2,218]

Janelle...one of the most important things about your videos and those to come is that it put a very human face on the subject. It is so important to be able to connect in a tangible way to those suffering through the legal immigration process and all that comes with it.

Big hugs to you I started to cry when you spoke about your mother passing away while you were gone. That is my biggest fear as my own mother has severe health issues and it is a miracle that she is still alive at this point. She is also becoming increasingly confused at this point and I am losing these most precious days of being with her. I just missed her 81st birthday and am afraid to hope to spend Mothers Day with her.

This immigration nightmare must end...

((((((((((Dutch)))))))))) big hugs my sweet sister God be with you and I know your pain.

I'll work on putting something together with my wife. I definitely think that making it public now is in our best interest, even if we only have one video. Even if only one person, ever, sees it, then that's one more person on our side.

I also think that, once we get a few videos, we should start sending the link to the channel to liberal news outlets like the HuffPost. I DO think it's important to emphasize, even if we're talking about DACA causing delays that it's not that DACA is the most horrible thing ever--it's that the government agencies in charge did not and have not changed and grown as is needed for a changing world. They are way behind on tech, they do not hire enough people when they know they're going to have a boom. It's OBVIOUS that poor management of the immigration programs is largely at fault here.

By not talking down undocumented migrants in any way, we are more likely to have undocumented people on our side, liberal pro-immigrant people on our side, etc. Maximize allies, whether or not you agree with every potential ally's ideas and viewpoints.

I'm with you that the video should go public now and not wait.

ON DACA I wont say what I feel but it is the governments fault since it's they that put them in front of the line and I'm sorry but that is just wrong! You go to the end of the line just like we did.

[SuzieQTpi 54]

ARRRRGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!

Yesterday was day 60 for checklist review!!!

Still nothing. I get that NVC is closed on the weekends and was closed for a few 'snow days', but that doesn't make this journey any easier.

My life has been in a holding pattern for almost two years now (filed first forms in May 2013). Can't make plans to move until we are approved and have visa in hand....can't make vacation plans as we don't know when the interview will be....

It's been a case of hurry up and wait and I'm at my wits end!

Thank God I have an exceptional husband, family and friends.

*exhaling deeply*

OK....tantrum over!

[IslAmy 122]

I submitted my video with our story. It was cleansing, somehow, to get it out there off my chest. I'm really looking forward to seeing what everyone comes up with. It's great to put faces to the names and stories. I agree with people saying that it's powerful to put a face to our cause. We are more than just numbers.