August 2017 I-129F Filers

[CaptainAmerica 115]

I'm sorry my one innocuous comment amongst a heartfelt message somehow derailed this entire thread! 

 

Let's get back to some positivity and waiting for those approvals to come through!

Edited February 7, 2018 by CaptainAmerica

[TBoneTX 44,792]

Another point:  regardless of media stories or prevailing rumor, to presume a single "American attitude" is stereotyping, which impinges on this provision in the VJ Terms of Service:  "Post Content intended to degrade, intimidate, or incite violence or prejudicial action against a broad demographic or group of people identified by a unifying trait or characteristic (discrimination)."

 

No entire population of any country will hold a monolithic view on any issue, including immigration or acceptance of immigrants. Until the unlikely event that this happens, give individual Americans the benefit of the doubt, and treat people in the way that you wish to be treated (good advice anywhere).

2 minutes ago, CaptainAmerica said:

Let's get back to some positivity and waiting for those approvals to come through!

Yes -- and heartfelt wishes for speedy approvals to everyone in this thread.  

[Kim & Zak 195]

6 minutes ago, CaptainAmerica said:

I'm sorry my one innocuous comment amongst a heartfelt message somehow derailed this entire thread! 

 

Let's get back to some positivity and waiting for those approvals to come through!

I'm not sure it was you (I'm thinking of a different user in regards to my post), but I haven't had time to fully look through everything

 

Either way.... Hope everyone has a good day. It'll be nice to forget the last few pages imo

[MandW 310]

I do apologize for making such statements. I'm sorry it was taken out of context.

[LLT 22]

Sometimes I feel so helpless as we wait...but I try instead to think about things we CAN do to be ready not only for the visa process but after the visa process as we integrate our lives together. I've been following the thoughts some of you are sharing regarding your beneficiary & their challenges of integration into American life!  These ideas are things I've talked about with my fiance too!  I thought I'd share a couple practical ideas we are going to try when he arrives.  Anyone have more ideas they can share? Thanks!

 

*thank God for Skype/Messenger etc so we can stay in touch with family in other countries

*He is going to bring pictures of his family so we can frame them in our home and remind him of loved ones

*Since he will be moving into my home, when we get married we will move every single thing out of the bedroom and then "move in" to that room together so it doesn't feel like he's joining my already established life but in this small way, we're moving in together to a new place.  Or any room that works for you.

*Aromas, food from home (candles, incense, things to burn on the stove)

*We found his local radio station on Alexa so he can listen to that every day when he's here and know what's going on there

*Found local mosques, coffee shops, the Arab part of town so he knows where to go

 

I also found this article(s): https://www.thespruce.com/effects-of-moving-to-a-new-country-2436102

 

[NICK & PAULA 1,097]

My Augustine peeps! C'mon guys, spread the love. Please remember the reason why are we all in this forum. To be supported and give support to others who are going through the same process. Let's focus on the thing that matters - that is to survive this journey and eventually be in the arms of our significant others. Peace be with ya'll! Now, let's go  August! 

[Thelucybelle 674]

34 minutes ago, LLT said:

Sometimes I feel so helpless as we wait...but I try instead to think about things we CAN do to be ready not only for the visa process but after the visa process as we integrate our lives together. I've been following the thoughts some of you are sharing regarding your beneficiary & their challenges of integration into American life!  These ideas are things I've talked about with my fiance too!  I thought I'd share a couple practical ideas we are going to try when he arrives.  Anyone have more ideas they can share? Thanks!

 

*thank God for Skype/Messenger etc so we can stay in touch with family in other countries

*He is going to bring pictures of his family so we can frame them in our home and remind him of loved ones

*Since he will be moving into my home, when we get married we will move every single thing out of the bedroom and then "move in" to that room together so it doesn't feel like he's joining my already established life but in this small way, we're moving in together to a new place.  Or any room that works for you.

*Aromas, food from home (candles, incense, things to burn on the stove)

*We found his local radio station on Alexa so he can listen to that every day when he's here and know what's going on there

*Found local mosques, coffee shops, the Arab part of town so he knows where to go

 

I also found this article(s): https://www.thespruce.com/effects-of-moving-to-a-new-country-2436102

 

I especially love the idea of moving out and then moving into the room together. I still live in the house that my ex husband and I lived and I worried that my SO would feel weird because if it. He says it doesn’t bother him so I think I’m maybe more weirded out than he is!!!  We have great renovation plans in the works but you offer a great suggestion in the meantime. 

[noraliz73 243]

1 hour ago, Thelucybelle said:

I especially love the idea of moving out and then moving into the room together. I still live in the house that my ex husband and I lived and I worried that my SO would feel weird because if it. He says it doesn’t bother him so I think I’m maybe more weirded out than he is!!!  We have great renovation plans in the works but you offer a great suggestion in the meantime. 

I have a tiny apartment that is basically a studio.  I have a bed. a sectional and a small dining table.  I don't even have a separate bed for when my son sleeps over.  Since my fiancé will not be able to work in the beginning, he will do the apartment hunting.  I'll even let him use the car.  It will give him something to do and it will be fun to choose a home together.  We'll take my son with us and it can be a bonding thing to find a place and then furnish it.  The first thing we will buy will be another bed!  All three of us are excited...

[RevGreen 86]

No scan today?

[K & R 343]

19 hours ago, britishandusa said:

Oops, should have added that! But yes, I completely agree! 

 

Hi!!! Sorry to bother you but I was just looking at your TL. We are a UK to Florida USA K1 Visa too! Our NOA1 is August 25th. I see you've already gone through the medical and are about to have the embassy interview!! Congrats!!!! I'm so nervous about the next part of the process so if you have any advice that would be great! We are using the London Embassy is that the same as you? Thank you again!

[Naes 12,205]

2 hours ago, RevGreen said:

No scan today?

Nothing showed so far..

[J16&P25 18]

35 minutes ago, Naes said:

Nothing showed so far..

 

36 minutes ago, Naes said:

Nothing showed so far..

 

36 minutes ago, Naes said:

Nothing showed so far..

@Naes, It’s surprising again the approval when it come out for the next scan.😊😊😊

Stay positive August Filers 🙏🏻🤞🏼

[MandW 310]

42 minutes ago, Naes said:

Nothing showed so far..

nothing from mid day? 

[MandW 310]

I was so excited on Monday when August "started" but yesterday and now today not a peep.....so frustrated! I was speculating to get an approval by Friday based on august  "starting" 2 days ago. Guess it was one of those October November type approvals ....out of month order.

Edited February 7, 2018 by MandW

[MandW 310]

I want my SO out of Taiwan asap, yesterday we were on video chat and seen the earthquake and the feeling of helpless came over me so strong. cant do anything but I told her to run outside. she did. Two days in a row a earthquake while on video with her.