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Posted
5 hours ago, Estibaliz said:

I never meant to be rude, so I apologise if you thought that was my intention. That's not me.

 

I thought your attitude is endearing on how much your miss your fiancee and it was a friendly joke because I think we all will be very happy for you when you get your NOA2. Nothing else.

It's fine 😉 Can't help the way I am 

Posted
9 hours ago, Eric&Olya said:

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to offend you. I wrote that as a friendly joke.

Actually, it's worth admiring that you are always willing to share your feelings.

Waiting is hard for all of us, and I do apologise if my attempt to lighten things up sounded rude to you.

Don't worry this process effects us all in different ways 

Posted
2 hours ago, pajobra said:

It's my birthday today and this year is the hardest birthday and I know its because I am not with him. My family is doing a great job though. My fiance sent me a card that says Loving You on the outside and then on the inside it says Still the Best idea I ever had Happy Birthday. lol Corny but I love him so much. He says he has a gift for me but wants to give it to me in person.

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Happy Birthday!!! Enjoy your day to the fullest, you deserve it! :)

It might be hard not to spend it with your man, but just focus on thinking how lucky you are to have this problem -- knowing the feeling of loving someone that missing him is such a bittersweet experience :) This is a great gift of a relationship just getting stronger and stronger each day. 

(Talking is easier than doing that myself haha)

But really, have a wonderful day! :) All the hard times and work will soon pay off!

Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Spain
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Posted
3 hours ago, pajobra said:

Yeah I am so glad I live with my Mum and that my work is ok with a floating date. 

 

BTW I am moving to Colorado Springs, Co and that is only 8.5 hours from SLC. ;) hahaha @Estibaliz you others are much much further. lol

I'll keep it in mind for future reference :) And we can always make Vegas our meeting point, since it's so popular a place around here ;)

 

Happy Birthday! I hope you have the best day possible, all things considered.

 

I'm feeling really down right now. Something bad happened today and I'm really missing my fiancé's support in hard times. He's still there for me through the distance, but sometimes you still need a hug :(

 

K1 Visa process 

Spoiler

30 March 2017 (Thu): i-129f sent

6 April 2017 (Thu): i-129f received- NOA1 RECEIVED DATE

12 April 2017 (Wed): NOA1 email/text confirmation

17 April 2017 (Mon): NOA1 hardcopy

10 August 2017 (Thu): NOA2 Approval date - 14 August 2017 (Mon): NOA2 hardcopy

24 August 2017 (Thu): NVC received and case # assigned (provided through phone call 8/25)

29 August 2017 (Tue): NVC left

30 August 2017 (Wed): Consulate Received (READY at the ceac tracker)

01 September 2017 (Fri): Packet 3 (instructions) received / Packet 3 sent (documents mailed)

02 September 2017 (Sat): NVC letter in the mail

08 September 2017 (Fri): Packet 4 received

11 September 2017 (Mon): Medical exam

21 September 2017 (Thu): Interview- APPROVED

26 September 2017 (Tue): Visa Issued

28 September 2017 (Thu): Visa Delivered (VOH)

20 October 2017 (Fri): POE Dallas Fort Worth

 

AOS/EAD/AP process 

Spoiler

08 January 2018 (Mon): AOS/EAD/AP package sent

09 January 2018 (Tue): Received date

10 January 2018 (Wed): Notice date

11 January 2018 (Thu): AOS/EAD/AP NOA texts and emails

16 January 2018 (Tue): NOAs hard copies received in the mail

26 January 2018 (Fri): Biometrics appointment in the mail

09 February 2018 (Fri): Biometrics appointment

05 April 2018 (Thu)Green Card Interview scheduled (email and text received 08 April, Sunday)

12 April 2018 (Thu): Green Card Interview appointment letter received in the mail

15 May 2018 (Tue): Green Card Interview: APPROVAL / Card is being produced

19 May 2018 (Sat): 1-797 Approval Notice received

23 May 2018 (Wed): Card was mailed

24 May 2018 (Thu): Post office picked up the mail. Tracking number.

25 May 2018 (Fri): Green Card RECEIVED

 

ROC process 

18 February 2020 (Tue): ROC package sent

19 February 2020 (Wed) Received date (also in Notice)

24 February 2020 (Mon) Notice date / ROC text and email

28 February 2020 (Fri) NOA/ Extension Letter in the mail

13 May 2020 (Wed) Case updated (Fingerprints were taken) - Notification received 18 May (Mon), stating I don't have to appear for a biometrics appointment

Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Spain
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Posted
10 minutes ago, Gary JT said:

It's fine 😉 Can't help the way I am 

I don't see any problem with the way you are :)

 

K1 Visa process 

Spoiler

30 March 2017 (Thu): i-129f sent

6 April 2017 (Thu): i-129f received- NOA1 RECEIVED DATE

12 April 2017 (Wed): NOA1 email/text confirmation

17 April 2017 (Mon): NOA1 hardcopy

10 August 2017 (Thu): NOA2 Approval date - 14 August 2017 (Mon): NOA2 hardcopy

24 August 2017 (Thu): NVC received and case # assigned (provided through phone call 8/25)

29 August 2017 (Tue): NVC left

30 August 2017 (Wed): Consulate Received (READY at the ceac tracker)

01 September 2017 (Fri): Packet 3 (instructions) received / Packet 3 sent (documents mailed)

02 September 2017 (Sat): NVC letter in the mail

08 September 2017 (Fri): Packet 4 received

11 September 2017 (Mon): Medical exam

21 September 2017 (Thu): Interview- APPROVED

26 September 2017 (Tue): Visa Issued

28 September 2017 (Thu): Visa Delivered (VOH)

20 October 2017 (Fri): POE Dallas Fort Worth

 

AOS/EAD/AP process 

Spoiler

08 January 2018 (Mon): AOS/EAD/AP package sent

09 January 2018 (Tue): Received date

10 January 2018 (Wed): Notice date

11 January 2018 (Thu): AOS/EAD/AP NOA texts and emails

16 January 2018 (Tue): NOAs hard copies received in the mail

26 January 2018 (Fri): Biometrics appointment in the mail

09 February 2018 (Fri): Biometrics appointment

05 April 2018 (Thu)Green Card Interview scheduled (email and text received 08 April, Sunday)

12 April 2018 (Thu): Green Card Interview appointment letter received in the mail

15 May 2018 (Tue): Green Card Interview: APPROVAL / Card is being produced

19 May 2018 (Sat): 1-797 Approval Notice received

23 May 2018 (Wed): Card was mailed

24 May 2018 (Thu): Post office picked up the mail. Tracking number.

25 May 2018 (Fri): Green Card RECEIVED

 

ROC process 

18 February 2020 (Tue): ROC package sent

19 February 2020 (Wed) Received date (also in Notice)

24 February 2020 (Mon) Notice date / ROC text and email

28 February 2020 (Fri) NOA/ Extension Letter in the mail

13 May 2020 (Wed) Case updated (Fingerprints were taken) - Notification received 18 May (Mon), stating I don't have to appear for a biometrics appointment

Posted
4 minutes ago, od17 said:

On a side note, has anyone heard the news that they're adding a new form to each new visa application where you have to provide your social media handles that you've used in the last 5 years, along with places you've visited, lived, worked at, as well as e-mails and phone #s used in the last 15 year?

http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/donald-trump-social-media-border-checks-visas-airport-security-tourists-us-holidays-a7767921.html 

this isn't good 

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Cuba
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Posted
20 hours ago, mytruelove18 said:

good hear from you.

remember my story about my first k1?, i guess you red it, my first k1 i went to interview , i was approved but i was put in AP for long time , the long ap destroyed my relationship, but it was the best thing that God could do, now i am with a vey good man, and i am so happy.

dont get marry just thinking that the things will be better getting marry.

if he isnt the right person for you just listen God, God will bring the right person to your life

You're exactly right. If the people in your life aren't for you, they will only be there for a moment to teach you something and then God will make it to where they'll go away in his timing. I'm glad you found the right one and didn't get caught up with the wrong one with the first K1.

 

 

20 hours ago, Estibaliz said:

:(

💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

Take care. 

Thank you!

 

18 hours ago, Jd209 said:

Hey CubaAndChill 

I'm from Katy, Texas as well! That makes two of us from over here!

Ayyy!! Katy, TX stand up!! LOL! It's rare to see someone from Katy here. Usually it's Houston, but then again Katy is like 30 minutes from there lol

 

 

18 hours ago, BlackbirdRN said:

I'm sorry for the loss of your pet. Words can't express how hurt you must feel. I hope you'll feel better soon! 

Thank you!

 

 

15 hours ago, Eric&Olya said:

Nice to hear from you!

It's great that you are able to stay strong and positive no matter what.

Your (ex-?) fiance must be blind not to see what an amazing person he is losing.

Whatever happens next, I do hope you can find your happiness!

Aww, shucks :blush:. Thank you! He may figure it out sooner or later.. And if not, that's okay. I know I'll find someone who will appreciate me the way I need to be appreciated if he's not going to do it. Good luck on getting your NOA2 soon!!

K-1 Visa

03/20/17 - I-129F mailed to Lewisville, TX
03/21/17 - Delivered at Lewisville, TX

03/24/17 - Check cashed
03/27/17 - NOA1 Text and Email. (Notice Date)
03/31/17 - NOA1 Hard Copy Received
07/13/17- NOA2 Notice Date
07/17/17 - NOA2 Hard Copy Received 

07/28/17 - Embassy Received. Case status set as Ready
08/04/17 - Case Number Received by NVC Letter (Hard Copy)

09/29/17 - US Embassy in Havana no longer processing visa's

11/07/2017 - Transferred Case to Buenos Aires, Argentina

11/07/2017 - Received Packet 3 from BNS

12/04/17 - Medical

12/20/17 - Sent Packet 3 Docs back to Embassy

01/10/18 - Received Interview Date Email
01/22/17 - Interview

01/22/17 - Put into AP
xx/xx/17 - Visa Issued
xx/xx/17 - Visa in Hand =)
xx/xx/17 - Houston Bound

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Cuba
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Posted
3 hours ago, pajobra said:

It's my birthday today and this year is the hardest birthday and I know its because I am not with him. My family is doing a great job though. My fiance sent me a card that says Loving You on the outside and then on the inside it says Still the Best idea I ever had Happy Birthday. lol Corny but I love him so much. He says he has a gift for me but wants to give it to me in person.

18700474_10155386854624853_5784325189749811784_o.jpg

Happy birthday!!! May you receive many blessings and continue to be prosperous in your personal new year! Don't fret love, this time next year you'll be with your forever guy and will be able to celebrate it for years to come & just think at least you'll get to spend the holidays with him!

K-1 Visa

03/20/17 - I-129F mailed to Lewisville, TX
03/21/17 - Delivered at Lewisville, TX

03/24/17 - Check cashed
03/27/17 - NOA1 Text and Email. (Notice Date)
03/31/17 - NOA1 Hard Copy Received
07/13/17- NOA2 Notice Date
07/17/17 - NOA2 Hard Copy Received 

07/28/17 - Embassy Received. Case status set as Ready
08/04/17 - Case Number Received by NVC Letter (Hard Copy)

09/29/17 - US Embassy in Havana no longer processing visa's

11/07/2017 - Transferred Case to Buenos Aires, Argentina

11/07/2017 - Received Packet 3 from BNS

12/04/17 - Medical

12/20/17 - Sent Packet 3 Docs back to Embassy

01/10/18 - Received Interview Date Email
01/22/17 - Interview

01/22/17 - Put into AP
xx/xx/17 - Visa Issued
xx/xx/17 - Visa in Hand =)
xx/xx/17 - Houston Bound

Posted
21 hours ago, CubaAndChill said:

Hi my beloved March Whiners! I appreciate the concern about how I'm doing. I'm doing as good as one can hope for considering the circumstances.

 

I'm slowly getting over the loss of my fur baby. There's still times where I wake up in the middle of the night expecting to hear her snoring, but alas there's only silence & my fan going. I got her ashes back last Friday so she's finally home (kind of morbid, maybe... but I somewhat feel better having her close). I keep having to argue my family down to not get me another dog as they think it'll make me feel better. I just can't do it right now and wouldn't be fair to not mourn her loss the right way.

 

I've been trying to keep busy so I don't sit for too long and start thinking about everything. My mom and step dad recently opened up a Mexican Taco Truck (it's so funny seeing a Cuban woman making Mexican tacos.. never thought I'd see the day) so I've been spending my weekends there mainly helping out and getting paid in free tacos (yumm..). We're participating in a Food Truck Festival this Saturday so that should be fun. Also keeping busy at work as well. I know I'll most likely be getting layed off in Sept, but I just don't have any nagging feelings of looking for something else yet. I know God will let me know when it's time and when he's opened up the perfect position for me. Working out has been a great stress reliever too. Been trying to work out every day and I work out with a trainer 3x a week who has been a great friend, mentor, therapist, and drill sergeant. He listens to me and then makes me work out so hard I'm too tired to think about anything else afterward. Best part is he doesn't flinch when I begin to cuss him out for making me run LOL.

 

I finally started going out too and went dancing Friday night with my sis and a co-worker to this lounge that has Latin Nights on Fridays. I'm usually a hermit who stays home and watches Netflix or the Fire stick all night, but I had a blast and was able to salsa dance my worries away for the night... I'm hesitant to say I met someone at the lounge. We danced, had good chemistry and he was patient when I tried leading him instead of the other way around LOL! But, I'm not ready. I'm not ready to even think about anything at this point because I'm still stuck on my ex-fiance... I guess I can call him that now. It's been almost 2 months since I've talked to my ex and I've tried to reach out to him to no avail. I think it's safe to say that it's over even though I have this feeling telling me not to give up. I just can't fight alone. I guess it would be different if he actually responded to my advances, but because he hasn't I have to kind of give up. I'll keep the visa going at least until it gets to the embassy and see what happens from there; I hope things change but I also know if it doesn't then I'll have to move on sooner or later.

 

I continue to pray and put faith in God. I'm trying not to worry about the things that are going on and that I'm unable to control. God always gets his way and will make sure what's yours will be yours and what's not for you will go away forever. He always has a way for you to learn your lesson even if it has to be the hard way because your hardheaded. So we'll see what happens.

 

I'm praying for you March filers to get your NOA2 ASAP. We're finally in June! Can you believe? And here we were in March and April talking about OMG CAN JUNE/JULY COME ALREADY?!?!!?! Why is it taking so looonngg?!?! and BAM we're here! LOL!! We have some really special people in our monthly thread and I can't wait for everyone to be with the loves of their lives and begin their new chapter with their other half.

Hey hey girl! 
Walk on fighting with your chin up high! :)
I do respect a lot that you're straight out and realistic and not running behind a phantom.
Like someone else said differently earlier: This guy must be blind to not see the great person he's pushing away. 

I can totally understand your feelings, and how you are torn between hoping and walking away. I've spent much, or better wasted much lifetime on a wrong person, who hurt me in the worst ways. I was fighting alone as well, and it took an eternity until I had the strength to just give up and let go. After that I was in my nutshell, decided to stay single forever. Well, you can see: Someone opened the nutshell and lurked in.
Never loose faith! :)

I think, what you are doing is right. See what happens if you back off, and if nothing happens til NOA2, you know what you have to do. 
Whomever with it will be: I wish you the best of luck and tons of happiness. 
Your heart will tell you the right to do, and if it can't fully decide, let the mind and brain help it. :)

Glad you're still with us and will remain!
Big hug from potatoland! :*

Posted
36 minutes ago, od17 said:

On a side note, has anyone heard the news that they're adding a new form to each new visa application where you have to provide your social media handles that you've used in the last 5 years, along with places you've visited, lived, worked at, as well as e-mails and phone #s used in the last 15 year?

I heard of rough plans before, but it shouldn't bother us (yet) I guess. 

 

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Posted
1 minute ago, TearsOfBabylon said:

I heard of rough plans before, but it shouldn't bother us (yet) I guess. 

 

You mean us the K visa applicants or you the Germans?

Spoiler

 

02/27/2017 - I-129 sent

03/02/2017 - Received date

03/07/2017 - NOA1 text and email

03/10/2017 - NOA1 hard copy

06/14/2017 - RFE mailed

06/17/2017 - RFE received (an unchecked box)

06/19/2017 - response to RFE mailed

06/23/2017 - response to RFE received

06/28/2017 - NOA2 Notice date

07/03/2017 - NOA2 hard copy received

07/11/2017 - NVC case number assigned

07/16/2017 - NVC left

07/17/2017 - Case Ready

07/19/2017 - Packet 3 received

08/18/2017 - Medical

08/23/2017 - Interview - Approved!!!

08/28/2017 - Visa issued

09/04/2017 - Visa in hand

10/27/2017 - POE (JFK)

11/25/2017 - got married!!!

 

AOS - K-1 + 2 K-2s

01/07/2018 - mailed AOS and EAD forms

01/11/2018 - Received date

01/18/2018 - Notice date

01/22/2018 - text notifications

01/25/2018 - got hard copies

02/12/2018 - biometrics

05/22/2018 - EAD approved 

06/26/2018 - AOS interview

06/27/2018 - AOS approved

07/03/2018 - approval notices received

07/05/2018 - green cards received

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Romania
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Posted
6 hours ago, Estibaliz said:

I never meant to be rude, so I apologise if you thought that was my intention. That's not me.

 

I thought your attitude is endearing on how much your miss your fiancee and it was a friendly joke because I think we all will be very happy for you when you get your NOA2. Nothing else.

Just wanna say, I never saw anything rude =/

Posted
2 minutes ago, Eric&Olya said:

You mean us the K visa applicants or you the Germans?

I mean us applicants, since we're already processing.
Plus, I assume that will be "stricter" with "dangerous" background countries again.
But like written there: it's optional (yet) to give out the info. On the ESTA application is the checkbox for a facebook account for a long time. I didn't fill it and had no problem or delay. 

And even if.. I personally don't care. Nothing to hide, except for a lot of Happy Metal. 

 

Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Ukraine
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Posted
6 minutes ago, TearsOfBabylon said:

I mean us applicants, since we're already processing.
Plus, I assume that will be "stricter" with "dangerous" background countries again.
But like written there: it's optional (yet) to give out the info. On the ESTA application is the checkbox for a facebook account for a long time. I didn't fill it and had no problem or delay. 

And even if.. I personally don't care. Nothing to hide, except for a lot of Happy Metal. 

 

Well, I have nothing to show:) I don't like social media.

I do have a Facebook account but I've never posted anything, and I'm not even friends with my fiance there. Now I am afraid it might look suspicious...

Spoiler

 

02/27/2017 - I-129 sent

03/02/2017 - Received date

03/07/2017 - NOA1 text and email

03/10/2017 - NOA1 hard copy

06/14/2017 - RFE mailed

06/17/2017 - RFE received (an unchecked box)

06/19/2017 - response to RFE mailed

06/23/2017 - response to RFE received

06/28/2017 - NOA2 Notice date

07/03/2017 - NOA2 hard copy received

07/11/2017 - NVC case number assigned

07/16/2017 - NVC left

07/17/2017 - Case Ready

07/19/2017 - Packet 3 received

08/18/2017 - Medical

08/23/2017 - Interview - Approved!!!

08/28/2017 - Visa issued

09/04/2017 - Visa in hand

10/27/2017 - POE (JFK)

11/25/2017 - got married!!!

 

AOS - K-1 + 2 K-2s

01/07/2018 - mailed AOS and EAD forms

01/11/2018 - Received date

01/18/2018 - Notice date

01/22/2018 - text notifications

01/25/2018 - got hard copies

02/12/2018 - biometrics

05/22/2018 - EAD approved 

06/26/2018 - AOS interview

06/27/2018 - AOS approved

07/03/2018 - approval notices received

07/05/2018 - green cards received

 
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