I-129F March 2017 Filers

[TearsOfBabylon 1,680]

1 hour ago, pajobra said:

Ugh yes no RFE's I hope for any of us. I miss my better half too although I do fly down in 24 days to stay with him for 9 days. Hopefully I make it across the border with no troubles since I fly out for cheaper from Devils Lake, ND. I have a packet with a letter from my boss, our NOA1 notice and I will only be packing my carry on bag and my purse. lol

You'll be fine, I'm sure! Let us know how it went out!

I kind of want to visit as well, but it doesn't make sense anymore now. We're too far in the process. That's actually good! haha

 

 

1 hour ago, Eric&Olya said:

Maybe you can move in with some friends? You'd still be kind of homeless but you'd save money

They don't want me, because I eat so much!!!!

Nah, kidding. My friends are spread out all over the country, and the 2 couples I like here, don't have a spare room. Otherwise they'd have adopted (and fed!!) me!

 

 

 

And today I found out I can't ship my computer. This is a real bummer. 

[pajobra 1,395]

4 minutes ago, TearsOfBabylon said:

You'll be fine, I'm sure! Let us know how it went out!

I kind of want to visit as well, but it doesn't make sense anymore now. We're too far in the process. That's actually good! haha

 

 

They don't want me, because I eat so much!!!!

Nah, kidding. My friends are spread out all over the country, and the 2 couples I like here, don't have a spare room. Otherwise they'd have adopted (and fed!!) me!

 

 

 

And today I found out I can't ship my computer. This is a real bummer. 

Computers are often refused due to their delicate nature. Jostling in shipping often wrecks components in them. I build computers for fun so I know this. For my move we are travelling by car but I will be taking my computer apart and packing its internal components safely since I built it with some fairly expensive parts (I am a big gamer) and I would hate to have to repurchase something. When I moved up north I shipped my computer by bus but I actually stuffed the case with bubble wrap so that nothing would move and then stuffed the box the case was in completely.

Edited May 23, 2017 by pajobra

[TearsOfBabylon 1,680]

Just now, pajobra said:

Computers are often refused due to their delicate nature. Jostling in shipping often wrecks components in them. I build computers for fun so I know this. For my move we are travelling by car but I will be taking my computer apart and packing its internal components safely since I built it with some fairly expensive parts (I am a big gamer) and I would hate to have to repurchase something. When I moved up north I shipped my computer by bus but I actually stuffed the case with bubble wrap so that nothing would move and then stuffed the box the case was in completely.

The "problem" with mine is, it's an iMac

Seems like a computer can't fly from Europe.... neither on the plane nor with DHL. Bummer, bummer....

[KozmicBlues 592]

I just booked a flight to go visit my fiance on September 3rd for a month!!! omg I am SOOO excited! Fingers crossed that we get our NOA2 in July as estimated and can hopefully book his appointment at the embassy for a time when I will be there. Our original plan was to wait until we had his interview booked for me to go visit so that way we could plan to fly together to the states, but we couldn't stand waiting any longer and I found a great deal on a flight. 

[pajobra 1,395]

2 minutes ago, TearsOfBabylon said:

The "problem" with mine is, it's an iMac

Seems like a computer can't fly from Europe.... neither on the plane nor with DHL. Bummer, bummer....

Ah a Macgirl. lol My fiance is a Macboy and I tease him all the time. Well that is interesting as its not like you can't get adapters for the plugs if that is the issue. *scratches head*

[TearsOfBabylon 1,680]

Just now, KozmicBlues said:

I just booked a flight to go visit my fiance on September 3rd for a month!!! omg I am SOOO excited! Fingers crossed that we get our NOA2 in July as estimated and can hopefully book his appointment at the embassy for a time when I will be there. Our original plan was to wait until we had his interview booked for me to go visit so that way we could plan to fly together to the states, but we couldn't stand waiting any longer and I found a great deal on a flight. 

Awwwwwww that's soooo exciting!!!!
I'm happy for you!!!

[pajobra 1,395]

2 minutes ago, KozmicBlues said:

I just booked a flight to go visit my fiance on September 3rd for a month!!! omg I am SOOO excited! Fingers crossed that we get our NOA2 in July as estimated and can hopefully book his appointment at the embassy for a time when I will be there. Our original plan was to wait until we had his interview booked for me to go visit so that way we could plan to fly together to the states, but we couldn't stand waiting any longer and I found a great deal on a flight. 

Woohoo that's great. 

[TearsOfBabylon 1,680]

Just now, pajobra said:

Ah a Macgirl. lol My fiance is a Macboy and I tease him all the time. Well that is interesting as its not like you can't get adapters for the plugs if that is the issue. *scratches head*

Yeah, guilty geek!
Nah, the plugs aren't the problem. But I can't deassemble it as easily as a desktop. Actually not at all haha 
Until now I was only wondering if it makes it over more safe by DHL or by special luggage. 
I wasn't aware I cannot take it at all

I love this box of hightech. Took me forever to afford one, and although its from 2014 it's still good. Didn't loose much of it's value, but to sell it here and buys a replacement in the states makes a difference of at least 500$... which I don't have. lol 

BIG SIGH.... 

[pajobra 1,395]

3 minutes ago, TearsOfBabylon said:

Yeah, guilty geek!
Nah, the plugs aren't the problem. But I can't deassemble it as easily as a desktop. Actually not at all haha 
Until now I was only wondering if it makes it over more safe by DHL or by special luggage. 
I wasn't aware I cannot take it at all

I love this box of hightech. Took me forever to afford one, and although its from 2014 it's still good. Didn't loose much of it's value, but to sell it here and buys a replacement in the states makes a difference of at least 500$... which I don't have. lol 

BIG SIGH.... 

Ugh yeah that's a conundrum for sure.  I am a geek too as is my fiance. 

Edited May 23, 2017 by pajobra

[TearsOfBabylon 1,680]

Just now, pajobra said:

Ugh yeah that's a conundrum for sure.

It sucks...

Last hope is USPS... I'll make Scott ask if that can be shipped, so a friend of mine could ship it from base here to his APO. Maybe they got exceptions for military members, but I doubt it.

Didn't expect that now.... darn it. Seems like the bills won't end. 
 

[KozmicBlues 592]

2 minutes ago, TearsOfBabylon said:

Yeah, guilty geek!
Nah, the plugs aren't the problem. But I can't deassemble it as easily as a desktop. Actually not at all haha 
Until now I was only wondering if it makes it over more safe by DHL or by special luggage. 
I wasn't aware I cannot take it at all

I love this box of hightech. Took me forever to afford one, and although its from 2014 it's still good. Didn't loose much of it's value, but to sell it here and buys a replacement in the states makes a difference of at least 500$... which I don't have. lol 

BIG SIGH.... 

Have you looked into international relocation services? It might be a bit more costly than going direct through a shipping service but they might move something like a Mac. I've looked into a service for US-India and the rates run about $100/box but I know they also offer moving bigger/specialty items. 

[TearsOfBabylon 1,680]

1 minute ago, KozmicBlues said:

Have you looked into international relocation services? It might be a bit more costly than going direct through a shipping service but they might move something like a Mac. I've looked into a service for US-India and the rates run about $100/box but I know they also offer moving bigger/specialty items. 

Oh, no, I didn't!
If the military shipping doesn't work I can try that! Thank you!

[pajobra 1,395]

3 minutes ago, TearsOfBabylon said:

Oh, no, I didn't!
If the military shipping doesn't work I can try that! Thank you!

Hopefully you can get it worked out. *crosses fingers*

[TearsOfBabylon 1,680]

20 minutes ago, pajobra said:

Hopefully you can get it worked out. *crosses fingers*

Thank you!

So much money to spend anyways. That's really not necessary on top.

[TeamSarPaul 73]

Hey guys and gals,

My name is Sarah and I am from America. My fiancé Paul and I have been reading posts for a while and haven't joined in until now. We have been through an extremely long wait... we met in 2015 and have been together going strong for 2 years. Paul had to get his birth certificate corrected and we were majorly delayed in filing. We finally filed March 27, received NOA1 dated April 6. We are eagerly await NOA2 hoping it will arrive in a month or so!! God bless all of those who are currently waiting.