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Omg, I forgot about the free refill thing! Hubby loves that!

No, no, no, it is soda, or "coke" here! We use coke as a term for all sodas around here. As in.. "What kind of coke would you like?" "Oh, I'll take a Dr. Pepper."

And hello there fellow Tampa people! :D

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Transferred? No

Consulate : Montreal, Canada (He is a German, but has been living in Canada for the last 5 years)

I-129F Sent : 2014-07-21                           Packet sent: 2015-06-22                                                                          Packet sent: 2017-11-29

I-129F NOA1 : 2014-07-29                        NOA1 for I-485 and EAD: 2015-07-02                                                 Receipt notice: 2017-12-04

I-129F NOA2 : 2015-02-03                       Biometrics Appt: 2015-07-28                                                                  Biometrics: 2017-12-28

NVC Received:No notice. Case # 2014-02-18    RFE: 2015-07-21 (RFE on I-485)                                              Approved w/o Interview: 2019-1-17

NVC Left : 2015-02-24                             RFE returned: 2015-07-29                                                                         Recieved: 2019-1-24

Consulate Received : 2015-02-26           Response received: 2015-08-03

Interview Date : 2015-04-15                   EAD Approved: 2015-09-04

Interview Result : APPROVED!! :D  EAD card Received: 2015-09-11

Visa Received : 2015-04-21                      Card Production Ordered: 2015-12-10 (No Interview! :D )

US Entry : 2015-04-23

Marriage : 2015-05-09

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Posted

No, no, no, it is soda, or "coke" here! We use coke as a term for all sodas around here. As in.. "What kind of coke would you like?" "Oh, I'll take a Dr. Pepper."

No, No, NO. Those are all the reasons why you are wrong. Even you when reading that knows, it doesnt make sense. Admit it, don't perpetuate it.

Posted

Don't perpetuate what? Local slang? Sorry, myself and almost everyone I've ever known has said it that way. Perhaps my wording will change if I move, but for now, it doesn't bother anything or anyone.

Anyway, this thread isn't about slang or local colloquialisms, so I'm moving on and going back to work. Have an awesome day everyone. :)

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Transferred? No

Consulate : Montreal, Canada (He is a German, but has been living in Canada for the last 5 years)

I-129F Sent : 2014-07-21                           Packet sent: 2015-06-22                                                                          Packet sent: 2017-11-29

I-129F NOA1 : 2014-07-29                        NOA1 for I-485 and EAD: 2015-07-02                                                 Receipt notice: 2017-12-04

I-129F NOA2 : 2015-02-03                       Biometrics Appt: 2015-07-28                                                                  Biometrics: 2017-12-28

NVC Received:No notice. Case # 2014-02-18    RFE: 2015-07-21 (RFE on I-485)                                              Approved w/o Interview: 2019-1-17

NVC Left : 2015-02-24                             RFE returned: 2015-07-29                                                                         Recieved: 2019-1-24

Consulate Received : 2015-02-26           Response received: 2015-08-03

Interview Date : 2015-04-15                   EAD Approved: 2015-09-04

Interview Result : APPROVED!! :D  EAD card Received: 2015-09-11

Visa Received : 2015-04-21                      Card Production Ordered: 2015-12-10 (No Interview! :D )

US Entry : 2015-04-23

Marriage : 2015-05-09

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Posted (edited)

Don't perpetuate what? Local slang? Sorry, myself and almost everyone I've ever known has said it that way. Perhaps my wording will change if I move, but for now, it doesn't bother anything or anyone.

Anyway, this thread isn't about slang or local colloquialisms, so I'm moving on and going back to work. Have an awesome day everyone. :)

Lol relax, just joking around. :joy: But I too need to get back to work. ;)

Edited by heo luoi
Filed: K-1 Visa Country: England
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Posted

Jon wanted me to add with whatever emphasis I can:

FOOD!!!!

Every visit he comes he has a new favorite restaurant. From his last visit it is now Smokey Bones, before that it was my mom's home cooking (yes he considered it a restaurant because he thought it was that good), and before that its any place that serves Burritos (though my homemade burritos still tend to be a favorite).

I know there are a few things he will miss like amazing fish and chips, but there are a few things for him we can find here :joy:

Kat & Jon

I am Kat the US Citizen

K-1 Timeline                                                       AOS Timeline

July 21 2016- K-1 Application mailed                                             May 1 2017- AOS/EAD/AP Mailed

July 27 2016- NOA1 Text/Email                                                     May 26 2017 - NOA 1 Text/Email x1 Received (Packet Fiasco ><)

August 1 2016- NOA1 Hard Copy                                                 May XXXX - NOA 1 Hard Copies Received

Sept 15 2016- NOA 2 Text/Email                                                   XXXXXX - Biometrics  Appointment

Sept 20 2016- NOA 2 Hard Copy                                                  XXXXX -EAD/AP NOA 2 Text/Email

Oct 12 2016- NVC Received Case                                                XXXXX - EAD/AP NOA 2 Hard  Copy Received

Oct 14 2016- LND Case # Received                                             XXXXX - EAD/AP Combo Card Received

Oct 25 2016- Case In Transit to LND                                            XXXXX - AOS Interview/ Approval

Oct 28 2016- CEAC Status shows Ready                                     XXXXX- Green Card Received

Dec 13 2016- Medical

Jan 06 2017- Interview (Approved!)

Jan 10 2017- CEAC Status shows Issued

Feb 28 2017- POE Tampa

April 21 2017- Wedding

Posted (edited)

Ya Im interested in introducing my fiance to new foods, going to be weird when I have a bad habit of sticking to what i like and not trying every different thing (like at subway or whatever restaurant...once I find a good dish I kinda stick w/ it) Unfortunately I'm trying to not eat out as much lol.

A real big ol steak.

Greasy horrible for you bacon.

Tons of different kinds of cheese

The amazing fish tacos at Twisted Fresh

PS No water pressure, exp gas and no drink refills and bad food? WTH I thought England seemed so cool ;)

Jon wanted me to add with whatever emphasis I can:

FOOD!!!!

Every visit he comes he has a new favorite restaurant. From his last visit it is now Smokey Bones, before that it was my mom's home cooking (yes he considered it a restaurant because he thought it was that good), and before that its any place that serves Burritos (though my homemade burritos still tend to be a favorite).

I know there are a few things he will miss like amazing fish and chips, but there are a few things for him we can find here :joy:

Edited by heo luoi
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
Timeline
Posted

We use coke as a term for all sodas around here. As in.. "What kind of coke would you like?" "Oh, I'll take a Dr. Pepper."

Same in Texas, or even "Co-Coler" (for any coke).

Mrs. T-B. was pleased to find Inca Kola here, in the international sections of supermarkets. It's approximately Mountain Dew with more of probably a slight banana flavor. Hard to describe, but quite good. It's not Ecuadorian, but rather Colombian.

Mrs. T-B. was also impressed with our quality and variety of ice cream. However, both of us agree that Ecuador's chief brand, Pinguino, is probably superior even to Blue Bell here.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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Posted

Mrs. T-B. was also impressed with our quality and variety of ice cream.

This thread remains pertinent in that regard:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/382775-mrs-t-b-the-citizenship-test/

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

Posted

People say 'co-coler' ?...never heard that before I dont think. Nor Fizzy.

Im a Mt Dew fan (not super fan) but I love me a super cold super fizzy mt dew. I kinda hate bananas though I remain intrigued...I may have to search and try this one just to know first hand.

Pop is definitely a lot better here in the states I'd think. I like the Jauritos Mexican POPs, well most of the flavors.

In VN they have a tamarind POP that they market like 'root beer' but its only sorta like root beer. They also have legit 7-up, but they translate it as Bay Up, (7= bay, pronounced beye) and I had to yell at my cousins why they only translate 1/2 the name. took me days to sort out what people had been saying cause they dont translate Coke or pepsi...etc. Up = Len and no one says Bay Len. So I guess VN has some slang too lol.

Other cultures definitely have some 'interesting' flavored ice creams thats for sure!

Daquiri Ice from Baskin Robbins is my fave though.

Same in Texas, or even "Co-Coler" (for any coke).

Mrs. T-B. was pleased to find Inca Kola here, in the international sections of supermarkets. It's approximately Mountain Dew with more of probably a slight banana flavor. Hard to describe, but quite good. It's not Ecuadorian, but rather Colombian.

Mrs. T-B. was also impressed with our quality and variety of ice cream. However, both of us agree that Ecuador's chief brand, Pinguino, is probably superior even to Blue Bell here.

Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Canada
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Posted

Jon wanted me to add with whatever emphasis I can:

FOOD!!!!

Every visit he comes he has a new favorite restaurant. From his last visit it is now Smokey Bones, before that it was my mom's home cooking (yes he considered it a restaurant because he thought it was that good), and before that its any place that serves Burritos (though my homemade burritos still tend to be a favorite).

I know there are a few things he will miss like amazing fish and chips, but there are a few things for him we can find here :joy:

Aside from visiting me, food was pretty much the highlight of all my husband's trips to the US. All he does is talk about the food, like he literally planned his trips around going to particular restaurants :rofl: Now that he's here his complaint is that there's just too many good places to eat in NYC and not enough time.

Oh, his other complaint is the lack of poutine here; he really really misses poutine.

With Canada being so close, when I went to visit him I was really surprised that many of the (nationwide) restaurants we have here didn't exist there.

K-1

I-129F NOA1 => NOA2: 161 days

NOA2 => Interview: 64 days

AP: 33 days

Total: 258 days

AOS

I-485 NOA => GC: 333 days

No Interview

ROC

07/30/2017: Package Sent

08/01/2017: NOA

09/07/2017: Biometrics

12/04/2018: Approved! 490 days

Posted

Aside from visiting me, food was pretty much the highlight of all my husband's trips to the US. All he does is talk about the food, like he literally planned his trips around going to particular restaurants :rofl: Now that he's here his complaint is that there's just too many good places to eat in NYC and not enough time.

Oh, his other complaint is the lack of poutine here; he really really misses poutine.

With Canada being so close, when I went to visit him I was really surprised that many of the (nationwide) restaurants we have here didn't exist there.

I just had poutine the first time here few weeks ago and it was awesome.

Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Kuwait
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Posted

1. AMAZON ...... Online shopping at home with free s&h (mostly).

2. Your mailbox : you can mail the letters at your mailbox if you have stamps.

3. The schoolbuses and their 'dignities'.

4. The road and highway : wide and holes free.

5. The smores !!!!!

6. The barbeque sauce .....

7. Drive in

8. Blizzard DQ

Etc etc there are many.... I will update more lists when I remember them...:-)

K1 VISA

I-129F NOA1 : 2007-12-21

I-129F NOA2 : 2008-05-02

Consulate Received : 2008-05-15

Packet 3 Received : 2008-05-20

Interview Date : 2008-06-05

Visa Received : 2008-06-18

US Entry : 2008-07-11

Port of Entry : Washington DC

POE Date : 2008-07-11

Marriage : 2008-07-30

Adjustment of Status

Date Filed (AOS,EAD,AP) : 2008-10-06

NOA1 (AOS, EAD, AP) : 2008-10-20 (dated 2008-10-16)

Biometric Appointment Received : 2008-10-25

Biometric : 2008-11-07

AOS Transfer** : 2009-03-03

Advance Parole Date Received : 2009-04-17 (157 days)

EAD Approved Date : 2009-03-17 (162 days)

EAD Card Received : 2009-03-20

GC Approval : 2009-04-06

Greencard Received: 2009-04-23

GC approved without the interview after 6 months and few weeks. The case status online is still with the last touch on November 2008. Don't open that website too often..:-)

Posted

I literally just ordered my new trackball from Amazon to not have those dupe entries showing up!

My fiance sold me as she wasn't scared of nothing but I'm thinking shes actually a super scaredy cat. So i'm going to take her the tallest water slide in the world down the block, the gun range, the strip club, skydiving.....

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
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Posted

100% agree with your husband - I never really went out to eat much back in Canada but Americans do love a good dinner out and they do it well.

I have to laugh at my Canadian family and friends - they think it's 'special' to go to Applebees and TGI Fridays (not!) or Olive Garden.

Aside from visiting me, food was pretty much the highlight of all my husband's trips to the US. All he does is talk about the food, like he literally planned his trips around going to particular restaurants :rofl: Now that he's here his complaint is that there's just too many good places to eat in NYC and not enough time.

Oh, his other complaint is the lack of poutine here; he really really misses poutine.

With Canada being so close, when I went to visit him I was really surprised that many of the (nationwide) restaurants we have here didn't exist there.

Wiz(USC) and Udella(Cdn & USC!)

Naturalization

02/22/11 - Filed

02/28/11 - NOA

03/28/11 - FP

06/17/11 - status change - scheduled for interview

06/20?/11 - received physical interview letter

07/13/11 - Interview in Fairfax,VA - easiest 10 minutes of my life

07/19/11 - Oath ceremony in Fairfax, VA

******************

Removal of Conditions

12/1/09 - received at VSC

12/2/09 - NOA's for self and daughter

01/12/10 - Biometrics completed

03/15/10 - 10 Green Card Received - self and daughter

******************

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
Timeline
Posted

Mrs. T-B. had been here only a couple of days when she found a copy of "Cat Fancy" magazine that I had lying around. She exclaimed in amazement, "You have magazines about cats?!"

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

 
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