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How should I know -- do I look like a genealogist?

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Well, the die is cast. 15 years, 1 month and 2 days ago, I peeked over the back of a sofa at a boring party and found a tall, dark-haired guy squinting to read a magazine in low light and drinking out

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On 5/13/2020 at 9:36 PM, Neonred said:

 

 

LOL  Came home and had a few drinks because my wife's family is STILL here.  Saw your post and that was my first reaction.

 

I'm finding it a little stressful dealing with the 2 1/2 year old as well as the 8 month old, not to mention the yappy Yorkie.  Alcohol seems to help a lot. 

 

GREAT NEWS:  Stepdaughter says their daycare in Boston reopens June 29th so they will be able to leave shortly after that, but they figure they might as well stay until after July 4th since we usually have a big party then.  Oh Joy...

Sucks getting old, eh?  Feel free to pop over my way if you need a break, I promise not to act like a child!

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9 hours ago, Voice of Reason said:

Sucks getting old, eh?  Feel free to pop over my way if you need a break, I promise not to act like a child!

Was thinking about going back down to the Keys for Memorial day weekend but with the checkpoint nonsense and the game we have to play to get past it, and the weather forecast, might just stay put.  At least we can go to the beach (from 7am to 11am and then from 5pm to sunset).  

 

And, looks like I need to run out this weekend and buy another 25# sack of bread flour, or perhaps a 50#. Making bread EVERY day for this group!

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2 hours ago, Ban Hammer said:

alex needs to get layla one of these
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Alex said last night, that all sandwiches are to be made for him, and at the rate the men on here are encouraging I make them for him, he'll be on a mobility scooter in no time.

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31 minutes ago, laylalex said:

Alex said last night, that all sandwiches are to be made for him, and at the rate the men on here are encouraging I make them for him, he'll be on a mobility scooter in no time.

i even found where he can buy you one
https://www.etsy.com/listing/777960344/hello-is-it-me-youre-looking-forlionel?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_a-home_and_living-kitchen_and_dining-cookware-cutting_boards&utm_custom1=4ad8687d-4035-43e7-ab19-916f0dc20378&utm_content=bing_319895455_1297423869179026_81089018053392_pla-4584688612213813:pla-4584688612213813_c__777960344&utm_custom2=319895455&msclkid=a95dde9807b312ad2e8380580f87d5d6

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Input on what isn't exactly an ethical question: if a couple wasn't actually getting married, but signed up for a wedding registry website pretending to be married so they could get the 20% discount on all unpurchased gifts (which would be all of them) after the "wedding date," would you consider that to be somehow cheating? The "bride" and "groom" are moving in together after the safer at home order is lifted, and think this is a good way to get an across the board discount on things they want. They aren't asking anyone to buy them stuff, but they ARE passing around their "wedding website" to get friends' input on what they've chosen for themselves. I think it's tacky but I can't quite put my finger on why.

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On 5/16/2020 at 8:43 PM, laylalex said:

20% discount

Heavenly words.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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12 minutes ago, TBoneTX said:

Heavenly words.

So do you think it's okay? I mean, it's not like the website is policing things, but it just seems... I dunno. Like they're cheating? I couldn't say why though! :lol: 

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TBoneTX   45,571

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I have no opinion other than to point out that "20% discount" is music to the ears.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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11 hours ago, Voice of Reason said:

Anyone who would use this method to achieve a 20% discount would likely use someone else's Netflix account to watch free shows.

:no: Not me -- I actually AM getting married unlike these people. Also I have my own Netflix account now, thank you.

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2 minutes ago, laylalex said:

Well, I'm sort of corona'd out at the moment. 

Me too.  But now I have two cases of limes left.

March 2, 2018  Married In Hong Kong

April 30, 2018  Mary moves from the Philippines to Mexico, Husband has MX Permanent Residency

June 13, 2018 Mary receives Mexican Residency Card

June 15, 2018  I-130 DCF Appointment in Juarez  -  June 18, 2018  Approval E-Mail

August 2, 2018 Case Complete At Consulate

September 25, 2018 Interview in CDJ and Approved!

October 7, 2018 In the USA

October 27, 2018 Green Card received 

October 29, 2018 Applied for Social Security Card - November 5, 2018 Social Security Card received

November 6th, 2018 State ID Card Received, Applied for Global Entry - Feb 8,2019 Approved.

July 14, 2020 Removal of Conditions submitted by mail  July 12, 2021 Biometrics Completed

August 6, 2021 N-400 submitted by mail

September 7, 2021 I-751 Interview, Sept 8 Approved and Card Being Produced

October 21, 2021 N-400 Biometrics Completed  

November 30,2021  Interview, Approval and Oath

December 10, 2021 US Passport Issued

August 12, 2022 PHL Dual Nationality Re-established & Passport Approved 

April 6,2023 Legally Separated - Oh well

 
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