January 2018 Filers

[dkmfan85 832]

Technically it's a January filer. The receipt date on your NOA1 is what establishes what month you are considered a part of, not the "new site" date that is just there to let you know when you are allowed to call and complain and maybe get a different answer than "You are still within processing time."

[Deehotstepper 230]

2 minutes ago, VickeySis said:

@Deehotstepper praying you are right!!!!! Jan 25/30 ...let’s gooooooooo

the proof is in the picture, NOA1 of February 2nd on the new site, that means end of January on old site is being touched.

[Lucy&Jason 807]

1 minute ago, dkmfan85 said:

Technically it's a January filer. The receipt date on your NOA1 is what establishes what month you are considered a part of, not the "new site" date that is just there to let you know when you are allowed to call and complain and maybe get a different answer than "You are still within processing time."

Sometimes that’s the most painful part. You can’t question about your paper if you are still within processing time. That’s 210days of waiting... My God.... 

[Mel&Jo 57]

13 minutes ago, lilpinay said:

OMG! Feb. 2? Already? Anyway, congrats! 

Horray! February is on the way  Congratulation 

[Mel&Jo 57]

27 minutes ago, rbanks said:

Got an email this morning that there was action taken on our case. Logged in and it was approved on Jan 25. I was thinking it would be a couple of more weeks and did not expect it this early.

 

Jan 24 old site. 

Feb 2 new site.

 

Horray! February is on the way  Congratulation 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

39 minutes ago, rbanks said:

Got an email this morning that there was action taken on our case. Logged in and it was approved on Jan 25. I was thinking it would be a couple of more weeks and did not expect it this early.

 

Jan 24 old site. 

Feb 2 new site.

 

 

Congrats. Do you know what you need to do to process through USEM in the Philippines?

[JDP91 118]

58 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

I can't speak for your particular circumstance but this would be a good question to ask over in the China Sub Forum here http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/94-china/

 

Lots of experts that can help. Asking in a thread like this one is going to be hit or miss and mostly missing finding someone who knows, as they are preparing for there Embassy in their country.

 

Also, in your profile box to the left, select "timelines" near the bottom. Then scroll down to "show similar timelines" and out pops a list of about 15 other ppl from china that you might ask.

 

Select your Flag from your profile and you will be taken to your Embassy's page here on VJ for additional information.

 

Next, have you scoured the US Embassy in China for a possible answer. How about a google search. http://www.ustraveldocs.com/cn/cn-iv-visaapplyinfo.asp

 

I hope this helps. Good luck.

Thanks! I've cross-posted in the China forum.

 

I have spent quite a bit of time on that website and on Google, but haven't had any luck. It seems most China-based expats chose to use the CR-1 process, which did not seem to be an option for us here as a same-sex couple. 

Edited July 27, 2018 by JDP91

[Greenbaum 12,259]

1 minute ago, JDP91 said:

Thanks! I've cross-posted in the China form.

 

I have spent quite a bit of time on that website and on Google, but haven't had any luck. It seems most China-based expats chose to use the CR-1 process, which did not seem to be an option for us here as a same-sex couple. 

Is that because you can't marry in China without repercussions?

[JDP91 118]

Just now, Greenbaum said:

Is that because you can't marry in China without repercussions?

Yeah, we aren't legally able to marry in China. I suppose it might have been possible for us to marry in a third country that recognizes same-sex marriage, but it seemed like a bit of a logistical headache. 

[rbanks 13]

5 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

Congrats. Do you know what you need to do to process through USEM in the Philippines?

 

Yes. I read the Philippines forum a lot and have the checklist for the interview. Thanks for all the work putting together the info that is shared there. There are some fantastic posters there and all they share is greatly appreciated. 

[Mel&Jo 57]

1 minute ago, rbanks said:

 

Yes. I read the Philippines forum a lot and have the checklist for the interview. Thanks for all the work putting together the info that is shared there. There are some fantastic posters there and all they share is greatly appreciated. 

Please Show us the link sir,madam  

[LuFlolady 881]

1 hour ago, rbanks said:

Got an email this morning that there was action taken on our case. Logged in and it was approved on Jan 25. I was thinking it would be a couple of more weeks and did not expect it this early.

 

Jan 24 old site. 

Feb 2 new site.

 

WOW congrats this is encouraging!

[LuFlolady 881]

1 hour ago, Deehotstepper said:

Now, we are talking. Lets go People!!! its our time now!!!!

check you out @Deehotstepper that is the excitement im looking for! but I agree we are cooking now lol

[LuFlolady 881]

1 hour ago, Deehotstepper said:

the proof is in the picture, NOA1 of February 2nd on the new site, that means end of January on old site is being touched.

yes! and I want to be touched! lol

[Deehotstepper 230]

2 minutes ago, LuFlolady said:

yes! and I want to be touched! lol

We all want to be touched. lol