I-129F June, Part II

[vocaledge 3,340]

7 minutes ago, lindsayb86 said:

You, sir are a stand up guy. I hope that when you and my Brit both make it to Atlanta, we can have a pint! We haven't received our approval yet (June 29) but remain hopeful - and I love this idea of paying it forward and spreading the Junebug love. Is every month as awesome as June? #Junepride

 

2 minutes ago, Naes said:

Can I join?

 

cause I'm traveling to savannah to see @Swissmiss82 forher cupcakes, I mean because I want to meet her. I'd like some pint, I mean to meet you guys.

Absolutely! To all, @Swissmiss82 included

[Naes 12,205]

Just now, vocaledge said:

 

Absolutely! To all, @Swissmiss82 included

Does cupcakes go well with beer? Because I'd like some with it!

[vocaledge 3,340]

Where in ATL will you be? My new home is in Hiram :-)

[Ludovic UK 111]

56 minutes ago, vocaledge said:

Everyone, can I ask you a favor?

Its a little strange but I'd like us to pay it forward....

THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN APPROVED - Please could you consider going to a future thread, be it August, Sept, Oct, Nov or Dec.... and try to help lift the spirits of those who are about to go through what we went through.  Tell them a realistic view if you must, but try to focus on the feeling of having this I-129F approved and complete... even though the journey isn't over, I can definitely say I feel much better about it. Yeah, the NVC wait is averaging more than it used to, but i really don't care THAT much... this is the main stage of torture and its over, and I'd really love if we can do a positive and human thing by paying it forward and giving them a little hope.  We don't have to be unrealistic or overly optimistic, but we also don't have to spread pessimism or the worst trends of our experience... just let them know how it feels when that approval comes.  Remind them that although there may be people who wait longer than average, there are also people who are less than  average...  Remind them that average is average for a reason (thats the MAJORITY)..... thats why its the average, and without an average, there is no above average to complain about... above average is NOT the norm... lets remind them of that!  

Lets go tell them to have hope because good feelings will come.

Please - I do alot for you guys by scanning as much as I can, and I rarely ask for anything in return, so if any of you can find the time to just find another thread, and pass on a little good feeling and hope, I'd personally really feel happy about that, and feel like my time has been, and continues to be, well served.

Thank you guys!

Nice one, mate! I'll be sure to check in with future threads.

[Jay & K 135]

3 hours ago, Naes said:

I'm obviously a liar who's lying to people, so f this let's all go down the negativity hole and die there. I'm done! 

 

Oh oh yes every body will wait for 250+ days and NVC will take 2 months just to get out of it, and this is the new process. ( just in case anybody starts panic this is sarcasm) 

 

im done. 

U will definitely get through this.... Cry about it, about it, be sad about it, but never give up

[mr0810 127]

On 1/16/2018 at 6:54 PM, Bandt said:

I got my noa2 approval today dated jan 5th. recd. date was 6/21. no online update.

did they ever update your case online?

[Jeanette & Jason 95]

 Okay I am Norwegian and I am trying to understand this article, what does it mean for us that are waiting for our NVC's and USCIS approval?  - https://www.vox.com/2018/1/18/16906202/government-shutdown-2018-congress-what-we-know

 

[Dee28 119]

6 hours ago, Shawn & Rizalyn said:

Day 37 after NOA2, NVC RECEIVED!

 

Just called NVC still no case on file 😔 Per uscis my case was transferred on Jan10. So confused and stressed. Still praying for the rest of Junies to receive their NOA2🙏

[JSCGPV 1,903]

9 minutes ago, Naes said:

Can I join?

 

cause I'm traveling to savannah to see @Swissmiss82 forher cupcakes, I mean because I want to meet her. I'd like some pint, I mean to meet you guys.

 

8 minutes ago, lindsayb86 said:

But of course! The more the merrier!

 

7 minutes ago, vocaledge said:

 

Absolutely! To all, @Swissmiss82 included

Man oh Man. I might have to join you all for that get together. I used to Live in the Atlanta area back in the day. I love the Savannah Area, too. I spent New Years eve on Tybee Island once. One of the best New Years I remember, except last year when I was with my fiance in Manila. In fact, My fiance and I was talking about once she gets here possibly moving back to that area, if I can get a job transfer. Alpharetta Ga area that is.

[Naes 12,205]

4 minutes ago, Jeanette & Jason said:

 Okay I am Norwegian and I am trying to understand this article, what does it mean for us that are waiting for our NVC's and USCIS approval?  - https://www.vox.com/2018/1/18/16906202/government-shutdown-2018-congress-what-we-know

 

https://www.us-immigration.com/blog/how-will-the-government-shutdown-affect-immigration-agencies/

 

it does not affect the uscis, it is fee based, and as budgets already send around for the fiscal year for department of state too. Unless it goes for months it won't affect the process.

Edited January 19, 2018 by Naes

[vocaledge 3,340]

4 minutes ago, Jeanette & Jason said:

 Okay I am Norwegian and I am trying to understand this article, what does it mean for us that are waiting for our NVC's and USCIS approval?  - https://www.vox.com/2018/1/18/16906202/government-shutdown-2018-congress-what-we-know

 

The basic fact I see that if they can't agree, there will be a government shutdown, which means that all non-essential federal staff would be placed on unpaid furlough since there isn't no money to pay them.  It usually doesn't put last long And isn't usually as bad as it sounds

[Jeanette & Jason 95]

2 minutes ago, Naes said:

https://www.us-immigration.com/blog/how-will-the-government-shutdown-affect-immigration-agencies/

 

it does not affect the uscis, it is fee based, and as budgets already send around for the fiscal year for department of state too. Unless it goes for months it won't affect the process.

 

 

1 minute ago, vocaledge said:

The basic fact I see that if they can't agree, there will be a government shutdown, which means that all non-essential federal staff would be placed on unpaid furlough since there isn't no money to pay them.  It usually doesn't put last long And isn't usually as bad as it sounds

Thank you both for your responses! I hope it all gets worked out but glad it will not affect us!

[lindsayb86 97]

15 minutes ago, vocaledge said:

Where in ATL will you be? My new home is in Hiram :-)

Nice! I'm in Avondale Estates (Decatur technically) - "Inside the Perimeter" they call it, when they want to feel important. 

I was drawn to the area because the "town" portion looks like an English village- and a lot of the surrounding houses are built in the Tudor style as well.

[lindsayb86 97]

7 minutes ago, JSCGPV said:

 

 

Man oh Man. I might have to join you all for that get together. I used to Live in the Atlanta area back in the day. I love the Savannah Area, too. I spent New Years eve on Tybee Island once. One of the best New Years I remember, except last year when I was with my fiance in Manila. In fact, My fiance and I was talking about once she gets here possibly moving back to that area, if I can get a job transfer. Alpharetta Ga area that is.

Yes! Come on down! I've been out to Alpharetta - it's a nice place!

[JSCGPV 1,903]

31 minutes ago, lindsayb86 said:

Yes! Come on down! I've been out to Alpharetta - it's a nice place!

Sounds like a plan and yes I really like that area.