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jodee   30

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Just wanted to stop by and say Howdy to all my VJ friends. Kinda stayed quiet of late. My Dad was diagnosed with Bowel cancer last week, and is literally being operated on as we speak. He was supposed to have his op yesterday, but low and behold, no anaesthetist (sp) available, so was rescheduled for today. At this stage hes having past of his large bowel, and his spleen removed. My dad is 68, and has suffered from emphysema and diabetes for a good many years now, and this is just something else to add to the pot!

It's times like these I wish I wasnt a 22 plane flight away!! :unsure:

So, I guess Ive had a few things on my mind. And really this is the first time I have had negative thoughts about the whole immigration thing. Up until now, anything thrown my way, like being away from the kids for so long I have been able to deal with, This, well, I don't know , It's thrown me for a loop....sigh

Anyways, just wanted to vent,...*waves* again

JOdee :luv:

"When a man is educated, an individual is educated; when a woman is educated, a family and a country are educated."

— Mahatma Gandhi

The timeline... (Frankfurt) for the kids visas

10/22/2007 Filed I-130 x 2 in person + paid 710 USD (355 each )

10/22/2007 Filed DS-230 part 1 x 2

10/22/2007 Received the document checklist and FRN (case) numbers

12/18/2007 I-130 petition approved, but I didn't know. I was away at the time, didn't get confirmation letters til I got back from the states.

12/20/2007 Notice of Approval arrives in tha mail. According to the date received stamp on back of envelope at my post box.

Will now wait til hubby is back from Iraq to fax in checklist readiness, even though, I have been ready since day of lodging I-130's. all except medical.

02/18/2008 Faxed the "checklist" back to the consulate.

02/25/2008 Medicals completed.

02/25/2008 Appt letters in mail for appt on March 7th. Cant go due to prior military commitments. Emailed consulate and received an amended appt date of March 12th 2008.

03/12/2008 Visa interview - APPROVED x 2

03/27/2008 Visa's finally generated. I emailed the consulate. they apologised for the delay. They forgot to issue the visas after approval.

03/31/2008 Received visas

04/26/2008 Flying out of Frankfurt to next duty station on orders.

MaryandMian Mentor

MaryandMian   1

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Been a while and sorry to hear that your having some family health issues now. Take care and will remember your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary

Everything I respond to is from personal knowledge, research or experience and I am in no means a lawyer or do I claim to be one. Everyone should read, research and be responsible for your own journey.

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almaty   19

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good to hear from my sister....good luck to your father...dean

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Mand Proficient

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I hope everything goes ok for you Dad and ((((HUGS)))) to you being away from home (F)

03.04.2009......Posted I-130 to U.S. Embassy

03.04.2009......Ordered Police Certificate for Visa Purposes from Local Garda Office (ordered over the phone)

03.05.2009......I-130 received at Embassy

03.06.2009......Received Police Cert

03.18.2009......I-130 Approved

09.10.2009......Medical Exam

09.23.2009......Embassy receives Notice of Readiness

10.13.2009......Received our interview date

10.29.2009......Successful interview!

11.5.2009........Visa received in post

11.7.2009........All the family flew to the US together :)

12.20.2009......Received Welcome to America letter

12.24.2009......10 year Greencard received in the mail

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Dixie_Peach   1

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Just wanted to stop by and say Howdy to all my VJ friends. Kinda stayed quiet of late. My Dad was diagnosed with Bowel cancer last week, and is literally being operated on as we speak. He was supposed to have his op yesterday, but low and behold, no anaesthetist (sp) available, so was rescheduled for today. At this stage hes having past of his large bowel, and his spleen removed. My dad is 68, and has suffered from emphysema and diabetes for a good many years now, and this is just something else to add to the pot!

It's times like these I wish I wasnt a 22 plane flight away!! :unsure:

So, I guess Ive had a few things on my mind. And really this is the first time I have had negative thoughts about the whole immigration thing. Up until now, anything thrown my way, like being away from the kids for so long I have been able to deal with, This, well, I don't know , It's thrown me for a loop....sigh

Anyways, just wanted to vent,...*waves* again

JOdee :luv:

JOdee... I am so sorry to hear about your father... I will be praying for a quick recovery... i have found that when i need bolstering up... that these good folk at VJ are just what i needed when my family wasn't immediately available...

VJ folk ROCK!!! They are loving, attentive, helpful and friendly... i'll be praying for your dad... and for you...

*hugs*

Lynne

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jodee Proficient

jodee   30

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Just wanted to stop by and say Howdy to all my VJ friends. Kinda stayed quiet of late. My Dad was diagnosed with Bowel cancer last week, and is literally being operated on as we speak. He was supposed to have his op yesterday, but low and behold, no anaesthetist (sp) available, so was rescheduled for today. At this stage hes having past of his large bowel, and his spleen removed. My dad is 68, and has suffered from emphysema and diabetes for a good many years now, and this is just something else to add to the pot!

It's times like these I wish I wasnt a 22 plane flight away!! :unsure:

So, I guess Ive had a few things on my mind. And really this is the first time I have had negative thoughts about the whole immigration thing. Up until now, anything thrown my way, like being away from the kids for so long I have been able to deal with, This, well, I don't know , It's thrown me for a loop....sigh

Anyways, just wanted to vent,...*waves* again

JOdee :luv:

JOdee... I am so sorry to hear about your father... I will be praying for a quick recovery... i have found that when i need bolstering up... that these good folk at VJ are just what i needed when my family wasn't immediately available...

VJ folk ROCK!!! They are loving, attentive, helpful and friendly... i'll be praying for your dad... and for you...

*hugs*

Lynne

Thank you Lynne,....Yes the VJ folk are the best at lifting your spirits when your feeling low, Thank you all for your kind thoughts, much appreciated :yes:

"When a man is educated, an individual is educated; when a woman is educated, a family and a country are educated."

— Mahatma Gandhi

The timeline... (Frankfurt) for the kids visas

10/22/2007 Filed I-130 x 2 in person + paid 710 USD (355 each )

10/22/2007 Filed DS-230 part 1 x 2

10/22/2007 Received the document checklist and FRN (case) numbers

12/18/2007 I-130 petition approved, but I didn't know. I was away at the time, didn't get confirmation letters til I got back from the states.

12/20/2007 Notice of Approval arrives in tha mail. According to the date received stamp on back of envelope at my post box.

Will now wait til hubby is back from Iraq to fax in checklist readiness, even though, I have been ready since day of lodging I-130's. all except medical.

02/18/2008 Faxed the "checklist" back to the consulate.

02/25/2008 Medicals completed.

02/25/2008 Appt letters in mail for appt on March 7th. Cant go due to prior military commitments. Emailed consulate and received an amended appt date of March 12th 2008.

03/12/2008 Visa interview - APPROVED x 2

03/27/2008 Visa's finally generated. I emailed the consulate. they apologised for the delay. They forgot to issue the visas after approval.

03/31/2008 Received visas

04/26/2008 Flying out of Frankfurt to next duty station on orders.

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ladybutterfly   0

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My thoughts are with you, hope all is well.

LONDON TO CALIFORNIA ....

K1

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August 23rd 05 - Visa Approved!!!

AOS and EAD

December 5th 05 - AOS and EAD sent

December 16th 05 - NOA's received for both AOS and EAD

December 31st 05 - Receive letter for AOS interview

February 6th 06 - AOS Interview - APPROVED

February 16th 06 - Biometrics Appointment

February 22nd 06 - EAD Approved via e mail

February 27th 06 - EAD card in mail!!!

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jodee Proficient

jodee   30

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Well, my Dad is out of surgery,...It took 4.5 hours, and he's currently in ICU. the growth was the size of a cricket ball (or baseball size) attached to part of his large bowel area. They managed to avoid taking his spleen, as it wasnt adhesed to it like they thought it was, so thats positive. Now he has a ten day stay in hospital. Don't know about any other treatments like radiation or chemo till the doctor sees him tomorrow...

Thank you again to all my friends for your thoughts and prayers

JODEE :yes:

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"When a man is educated, an individual is educated; when a woman is educated, a family and a country are educated."

— Mahatma Gandhi

The timeline... (Frankfurt) for the kids visas

10/22/2007 Filed I-130 x 2 in person + paid 710 USD (355 each )

10/22/2007 Filed DS-230 part 1 x 2

10/22/2007 Received the document checklist and FRN (case) numbers

12/18/2007 I-130 petition approved, but I didn't know. I was away at the time, didn't get confirmation letters til I got back from the states.

12/20/2007 Notice of Approval arrives in tha mail. According to the date received stamp on back of envelope at my post box.

Will now wait til hubby is back from Iraq to fax in checklist readiness, even though, I have been ready since day of lodging I-130's. all except medical.

02/18/2008 Faxed the "checklist" back to the consulate.

02/25/2008 Medicals completed.

02/25/2008 Appt letters in mail for appt on March 7th. Cant go due to prior military commitments. Emailed consulate and received an amended appt date of March 12th 2008.

03/12/2008 Visa interview - APPROVED x 2

03/27/2008 Visa's finally generated. I emailed the consulate. they apologised for the delay. They forgot to issue the visas after approval.

03/31/2008 Received visas

04/26/2008 Flying out of Frankfurt to next duty station on orders.

munchkins Proficient

munchkins   0

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Jodee, glad to hear that your dad has had the op and it was not as bad as first feared

Here's hoping for a very speedy recovery

***Hugs*** to you Jodee

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Life is like a challenge... Pursue it.

Life is like a sacrifice... Offer it.

Life is love... Enjoy it.

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MaryandMian   1

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Thanks for the update on your dad. I am glad things were better than expected. Wishing him a swift recovery and keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary

Everything I respond to is from personal knowledge, research or experience and I am in no means a lawyer or do I claim to be one. Everyone should read, research and be responsible for your own journey.

MichelleandCraig Experienced

MichelleandCraig   1

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awww(((hugs))) Jodee and glad your dad is doing ok..I'm sure that was really worrisome for you..would be for anyone!!!! Take good care of yourself and will be thinking of you... (F) Michelle & Craig

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