My interview experience today and verdict :)

[Paigepaige 28]

2 minutes ago, helen83 said:

Awww don't get worried yet such early days. London are being quick it seems so im sure in next few days you will hear some news  

I really hope so!! It just worries me because we had our interview at the exact same time. 

[helen83 52]

12 minutes ago, Paigepaige said:

I really hope so!! It just worries me because we had our interview at the exact same time. 

i know i would feel the same if it was the other way around. try not to stress! any day now i'm sure!!

[Paigepaige 28]

12 hours ago, helen83 said:

i know i would feel the same if it was the other way around. try not to stress! any day now i'm sure!!

Still AP  did yours say when it was on AP that it could take several weeks? The message below or is that just mine 

[LukeU 413]

1 hour ago, Paigepaige said:

Still AP  did yours say when it was on AP that it could take several weeks? The message below or is that just mine 

Mine did say that, I believe it's the generic status message as they don't give an actual finite timeline for AP 

[helen83 52]

1 hour ago, Paigepaige said:

Still AP  did yours say when it was on AP that it could take several weeks? The message below or is that just mine 

 

18 minutes ago, LukeU said:

Mine did say that, I believe it's the generic status message as they don't give an actual finite timeline for AP 

As Luke said i think it's just generic. But I did have that message. They cover themselves I guess with a very unprecise time line.

 

But I have my visa in hand and one very large envelope which I'm treating like the crown jewels and tempted to wrap up in cotton wool to protect until I leave lol I'm keeping it in that handy plastic wrapper because the paper feels easy to rip so dreading putting that in my carry on without an outer protective layer.

April 17th is booked and confirmed. #27DAYSTOGO :) 

[Paigepaige 28]

3 minutes ago, helen83 said:

 

As Luke said i think it's just generic. But I did have that message. They cover themselves I guess with a very unprecise time line.

 

But I have my visa in hand and one very large envelope which I'm treating like the crown jewels and tempted to wrap up in cotton wool to protect until I leave lol I'm keeping it in that handy plastic wrapper because the paper feels easy to rip so dreading putting that in my carry on without an outer protective layer.

April 17th is booked and confirmed. #27DAYSTOGO

So good, I wish I could say the same  I feel like you either get it immediately or have to wait forever. Shaun and I just travelled for nearly 5 months together and now he's had to go home so I'm super sad 😔 We was really hoping to go back together! 

[helen83 52]

Just now, Paigepaige said:

So good, I wish I could say the same  I feel like you either get it immediately or have to wait forever. Shaun and I just travelled for nearly 5 months together and now he's had to go home so I'm super sad 😔 We was really hoping to go back together! 

You will soon! 

It probably feels worse now he's gone because you have the blues. I know how that feels though, we had many hopes I would have been there by now for certain things but that was back when we were thinking it was going to take 5-7 months (old timeline frames misleading us).

I can't wait to see that frown turn back into a smile when you get there!

[LukeU 413]

27 minutes ago, helen83 said:

 

As Luke said i think it's just generic. But I did have that message. They cover themselves I guess with a very unprecise time line.

 

But I have my visa in hand and one very large envelope which I'm treating like the crown jewels and tempted to wrap up in cotton wool to protect until I leave lol I'm keeping it in that handy plastic wrapper because the paper feels easy to rip so dreading putting that in my carry on without an outer protective layer.

April 17th is booked and confirmed. #27DAYSTOGO

That's amazing news, congratulations! Ah damn, no electronic either. I wonder if that is just for the CR1 filers then. 

 

But yes, I've kept mine in that paper folder too and it'll be going on the very top of my hand luggage, inside that plastic envelope for sure. 27 Days, wow that's awesome. My entry won't be until 11th of May, but Courtney arrives a week today for 2 weeks so  UK Trip beforehand. 

[helen83 52]

3 minutes ago, LukeU said:

That's amazing news, congratulations! Ah damn, no electronic either. I wonder if that is just for the CR1 filers then. 

 

But yes, I've kept mine in that paper folder too and it'll be going on the very top of my hand luggage, inside that plastic envelope for sure. 27 Days, wow that's awesome. My entry won't be until 11th of May, but Courtney arrives a week today for 2 weeks so  UK Trip beforehand. 

I've had the time to get prepared before hand so had a rough idea when we wanted to do it so just been waiting for the go ahead, flight booked within minutes of getting the visa lol If I could go tomorrow I would but I have my parents and one brother coming with me to be there for the wedding so kinda have to wait for them lol

[Paigepaige 28]

29 minutes ago, helen83 said:

You will soon! 

It probably feels worse now he's gone because you have the blues. I know how that feels though, we had many hopes I would have been there by now for certain things but that was back when we were thinking it was going to take 5-7 months (old timeline frames misleading us).

I can't wait to see that frown turn back into a smile when you get there!

ITS ISSUED!!! I am beyond happy right now 😁😁😁😁😁

[LukeU 413]

13 minutes ago, helen83 said:

I've had the time to get prepared before hand so had a rough idea when we wanted to do it so just been waiting for the go ahead, flight booked within minutes of getting the visa lol If I could go tomorrow I would but I have my parents and one brother coming with me to be there for the wedding so kinda have to wait for them lol

Lol Yeah we've always had a pretty fixed timeline ourselves from filing the initial petition so we can't complain. Only be apart for 1 month after Courtney leaves so it'll be fine. Yeah I guess you can let them off  

 

6 minutes ago, Paigepaige said:

ITS ISSUED!!! I am beyond happy right now 😁😁😁😁😁

Congratulations!  All coming together now. March seems to the UK's month 

[helen83 52]

10 minutes ago, Paigepaige said:

ITS ISSUED!!! I am beyond happy right now 😁😁😁😁😁

See!! Maybe someone just forgot to click the update stage button. Congratulations and your have that visa in hand very soon!!

 

4 minutes ago, LukeU said:

Lol Yeah we've always had a pretty fixed timeline ourselves from filing the initial petition so we can't complain. Only be apart for 1 month after Courtney leaves so it'll be fine. Yeah I guess you can let them off  

 

We've not seen each other since December as we agreed to save money and wait for the move but it's been tough not to go back for a few weeks. Going to feel very weird this time to know there's no time limit and I don't come back   

[Paigepaige 28]

36 minutes ago, helen83 said:

See!! Maybe someone just forgot to click the update stage button. Congratulations and your have that visa in hand very soon!!

 

We've not seen each other since December as we agreed to save money and wait for the move but it's been tough not to go back for a few weeks. Going to feel very weird this time to know there's no time limit and I don't come back   

Thank you!! I just can't wait to get it back now so I can book my flight and everything. 

 

Super exciting for us all! 

[ConnorS 85]

More good news, congrats Paige 🎉

[Wuozopo 4,293]

1 hour ago, helen83 said:

 

 Going to feel very weird this time to know there's no time limit and I don't come back  

 

Ten years later, my wife still feels sad every time we pass the airport exit on the Interstate. It's a reminder of all the times I had to leave. 😂🤣