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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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Posted
1 hour ago, DaveAndAnastasia said:

interest rates are much higher now

Si and sigh, man -- Many%, perhaps even Many.Many%, up from Many%!

However, with luck, maybe they'll fall to Many%, fingers crossed man.

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01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.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

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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Posted

Thrilling Monday report, see man:

 

Lunch was a WhataBurger chili cheeseburger*, ingest we man.

     *free WUOC + purchase of med. fries/drink, financially savvy we man

This item contains fat, grease, and calories, Major Food Groups man.

Many,000 napkins are required, mandatory man.

You will not be hungry afterward, no man.

 

Met junk-haulers at Uncle T-B.'s, good outfit man.

They removed the 2 contracted items + 2 smaller items, compliant outfit man.

Price reasonable enough, we guess man.

Tuesday, new electric recliner comes, learn what time by o'dark-Many Tuesday man.

 

Din-din was onecan of corn**, ingest we man.

     **bought at a previous ES, financially savvy we man

 

Ex-Mrs.-T-B. had to menace Mini-B. to do skoolwurk on day off, seek to escape responsibility wee man.

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(!).

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Russia
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Posted (edited)

Hey @TBoneTX, how is your new Chinese girlfriend?

 

Been back to flirt with her?

 

Keep us updated.

 

 

Edited by Neonred

If at first you don't succeed, then sky diving is not for you.

Someone stole my dictionary. Now I am at a loss for words.

If Apple made a car, would it have windows?

Ban shredded cheese. Make America Grate Again .

Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day.  Deport him and you never have to feed him again.

I started out with nothing, and I still have most of it.

I went bald but I kept my comb.  I just couldn't part with it.

My name is not Richard Edward but my friends still call me DickEd

If your pet has a bladder infection, urine trouble.

"Watch out where the huskies go, and don't you eat that yellow snow."

I fired myself from cleaning the house. I didn't like my attitude and I got caught drinking on the job.

My kid has A.D.D... and a couple of F's

Carrots improve your vision.  Alcohol doubles it.

A dung beetle walks into a bar and asks " Is this stool taken?"

Breaking news.  They're not making yardsticks any longer.

Hemorrhoids?  Shouldn't they be called Assteroids?

If life gives you melons, you might be dyslexic.

If you suck at playing the trumpet, that may be why.

Dogs can't take MRI's but Cat scan.

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
Timeline
Posted (edited)
48 minutes ago, Neonred said:

Hey @TBoneTX, how is your new Chinese girlfriend?

Who knows, who knows man.

48 minutes ago, Neonred said:

Been back to flirt with her?

Oj nie, no man.

48 minutes ago, Neonred said:

Keep us updated.

Oj tak, si man.

Edited by TBoneTX

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(!).

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
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Posted

Well sending the GE back and asked for a refund. 

I'm also sick. Head pounding and hacking out some lovely stuff. I'll be the only one sick too watch not a single other person in the house will catch it. 

Hillbilly keeps asking me why I get sick worse then everyone else. Hmm maybe it's because I have to take care of everyone and do everything around here. I don't get breaks or days off, because I'm mommy. Well that and I don't have time to wait for someone else to do things for me. 

Started gutting the main bathroom too. It's going to be a big job and will take forever as the older boy kid number 4 wants to do it and is working on it when he's off. Waiting is driving me nuts. 

Spoiler

Met Playing Everquest in 2005
Engaged 9-15-2006
K-1 & 4 K-2'S
Filed 05-09-07
Interview 03-12-08
Visa received 04-21-08
Entry 05-06-08
Married 06-21-08
AOS X5
Filed 07-08-08
Cards Received01-22-09
Roc X5
Filed 10-17-10
Cards Received02-22-11
Citizenship
Filed 10-17-11
Interview 01-12-12
Oath 06-29-12

Citizenship for older 2 boys

Filed 03/08/2014

NOA/fee waiver 03/19/2014

Biometrics 04/15/14

Interview 05/29/14

In line for Oath 06/20/14

Oath 09/19/2014 We are all done! All USC no more USCIS

 

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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Posted (edited)
48 minutes ago, Ontarkie said:

sending the GE back and asked for a refund. 

What happened this time, huh and good grief D ma'am?

48 minutes ago, Ontarkie said:

I'm also sick. Head pounding and hacking out some lovely stuff.

:(  Take some lovely anti-snot medicine, si D ma'am.

48 minutes ago, Ontarkie said:

Hillbilly keeps asking me why I get sick worse then everyone else.

You're setting a good example, that's why, si D ma'am!

48 minutes ago, Ontarkie said:

I don't get breaks or days off, because I'm mommy.

And not a very pregnant one lately, either, no D ma'am!

Bad D ma'am!  Bad, BAD D ma'am!

48 minutes ago, Ontarkie said:

the older boy kid number Many

Offspring rank precised, see D ma'am.

48 minutes ago, Ontarkie said:

Waiting is driving me nuts

Do not irk, displease, or delay the fierce, pound-heading, out-hacking lovely D ma'am, no man!

Edited by TBoneTX

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(!).

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
Timeline
Posted

Half-Thrilling Half-Thursday Half-Report, half-see man:

 

Awoke at o'dark-Many to await furniture-delivery call that didn't come until o'dark-Many, :girlwerewolf2xn: man.

Delivery window was a crisp "between Many a.m. and Many p.m." Many-hour window, :girlwerewolf2xn: man.

Half-hour call finally came at noon for half-past noon, finally man.

 

We blew over to Uncle T-B.'s complex, overblow we man.

Met guys at front office and directed them around perimeter to back, meet and direct they man we man.

Raced by foot to meet them, racefoot we man.

Idiots completely overran the stopping point, walk even farther we man.

 

Guys efficient but not congenial at all, si and no man.

New chair unboxed and set up in a flash, si man.

We signed the delivery papers, si man.

Guys left in a hurry with no "gracias" or "chao," no man.

Maybe they get paid by the piece, subcontractors man.

 

Uncle T-B. extremely grateful for all help, grateful senior he to we man.

Mama T-B. will certainly find something about which to yell at him, us, or both of us, bank on this man.

 

Lunch was 2 regular Arby's gut-bombs*, ingest we man.

     *bought WUOC, financially savvy we man

A lengthy nap was then taken, zzz we man.

 

Second half of half-thrilling report pending, see later man.

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(!).

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
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Posted
43 minutes ago, TBoneTX said:

What happened this time, huh and good grief D ma'am?

:(  Take some lovely anti-snot medicine, si D ma'am.

You're setting a good example, that's why, si D ma'am!

And not a very pregnant one lately, either, no D ma'am!

Bad D ma'am!  Bad, BAD D ma'am!

Offspring rank precised, see D ma'am.

Do not irk, displease, or delay the fierce, pound-heading, out-hacking lovely D ma'am, no man!

Still not cooling right. It was doing ok for a bit then yesterday at about 2pm it started warming, didn't cool again until 9am this morning. Called Costco to refund me. Walmart at this point probably has something better. 

I should take something. I think it's worse with my allergies since I am allergic to everything. 

Nope no more babies from me. I think the 6 I had are enough. Now I am waiting grandbabies. 

:) 

 

34 minutes ago, TBoneTX said:

Half-Thrilling Half-Thursday Half-Report, half-see man:

 

Awoke at o'dark-Many to await furniture-delivery call that didn't come until o'dark-Many, :girlwerewolf2xn: man.

Delivery window was a crisp "between Many a.m. and Many p.m." Many-hour window, :girlwerewolf2xn: man.

Half-hour call finally came at noon for half-past noon, finally man.

 

We blew over to Uncle T-B.'s complex, overblow we man.

Met guys at front office and directed them around perimeter to back, meet and direct they man we man.

Raced by foot to meet them, racefoot we man.

Idiots completely overran the stopping point, walk even farther we man.

 

Guys efficient but not congenial at all, si and no man.

New chair unboxed and set up in a flash, si man.

We signed the delivery papers, si man.

Guys left in a hurry with no "gracias" or "chao," no man.

Maybe they get paid by the piece, subcontractors man.

 

Uncle T-B. extremely grateful for all help, grateful senior he to we man.

Mama T-B. will certainly find something about which to yell at him, us, or both of us, bank on this man.

 

Lunch was 2 regular Arby's gut-bombs*, ingest we man.

     *bought WUOC, financially savvy we man

A lengthy nap was then taken, zzz we man.

 

Second half of half-thrilling report pending, see later man.

Glad the dilivery was good and the setup worked out. Fingers crossed your Mom won't yell too much. 

Spoiler

Met Playing Everquest in 2005
Engaged 9-15-2006
K-1 & 4 K-2'S
Filed 05-09-07
Interview 03-12-08
Visa received 04-21-08
Entry 05-06-08
Married 06-21-08
AOS X5
Filed 07-08-08
Cards Received01-22-09
Roc X5
Filed 10-17-10
Cards Received02-22-11
Citizenship
Filed 10-17-11
Interview 01-12-12
Oath 06-29-12

Citizenship for older 2 boys

Filed 03/08/2014

NOA/fee waiver 03/19/2014

Biometrics 04/15/14

Interview 05/29/14

In line for Oath 06/20/14

Oath 09/19/2014 We are all done! All USC no more USCIS

 

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
Timeline
Posted
2 minutes ago, Ontarkie said:

didn't cool again until Many am

Cool time precised, see D ma'am.

2 minutes ago, Ontarkie said:

Nope no more babies from me.

Recalcitrant, nature-denying Ontarklar!  Recalcitrant, RECALCITRANT nature-denying NATURE-DENYING Ontarklar!

3 minutes ago, Ontarkie said:

the Many I had are enough

Utterly inadequate offspring number precised, see and :bonk: D ma'am!

3 minutes ago, Ontarkie said:

Now I am waiting grandbabies.

Tell your Many offspring that you want Many grandoffspring, and to get to it, si D ma'am!

4 minutes ago, Ontarkie said:

Glad the dilivery was good and the setup worked out.

Gracias, D ma'am.

4 minutes ago, Ontarkie said:

Fingers crossed your Mom won't yell too much. 

Uncle T-B. just called to report that Mama T-B. came to look and began suggesting where furniture should be moved, characteristic of senior she man man.

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(!).

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
Timeline
Posted
2 minutes ago, TBoneTX said:

 

 

Uncle T-B. just called to report that Mama T-B. came to look and began suggesting where furniture should be moved, characteristic of senior she man man.

Yay no yelling so far for him then. 

Spoiler

Met Playing Everquest in 2005
Engaged 9-15-2006
K-1 & 4 K-2'S
Filed 05-09-07
Interview 03-12-08
Visa received 04-21-08
Entry 05-06-08
Married 06-21-08
AOS X5
Filed 07-08-08
Cards Received01-22-09
Roc X5
Filed 10-17-10
Cards Received02-22-11
Citizenship
Filed 10-17-11
Interview 01-12-12
Oath 06-29-12

Citizenship for older 2 boys

Filed 03/08/2014

NOA/fee waiver 03/19/2014

Biometrics 04/15/14

Interview 05/29/14

In line for Oath 06/20/14

Oath 09/19/2014 We are all done! All USC no more USCIS

 

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
Timeline
Posted
2 hours ago, Ontarkie said:

Yay no yelling so far for him then. 

We called Mama T-B. to inquire, hoping to head off trouble later, hope we man.

Moderate or major fail, si and sigh man.

Mama T-B. began criticizing us because new chair is "cheap," :girlwerewolf2xn: man.

Getting a cheap one was the whole point, :bonk: man.

Uncle T-B. is cheaper than we are, and even cheaper than is World's Cheapest Gringo, truth man.

Simply getting him to agree to do all this was one for the Guinness Book of Records, amazing man.

And Mama T-B. insisted on "not-fabric" because Uncle T-B. stained his old chair, comply we man.

Mama T-B. said, "That chair isn't leather or fake leather; it's plastic, boo man!", sigh man.

We were inclined to tell her to deal with returning it on her own, always involve critics in a solution man.

However, she then began yelling at us about other must-do items, :girlwerewolf2xn: man.

At least we got her off the topic of the chair, small blessings man.

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(!).

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
Timeline
Posted
26 minutes ago, TBoneTX said:

We called Mama T-B. to inquire, hoping to head off trouble later, hope we man.

Moderate or major fail, si and sigh man.

Mama T-B. began criticizing us because new chair is "cheap," :girlwerewolf2xn: man.

Getting a cheap one was the whole point, :bonk: man.

Uncle T-B. is cheaper than we are, and even cheaper than is World's Cheapest Gringo, truth man.

Simply getting him to agree to do all this was one for the Guinness Book of Records, amazing man.

And Mama T-B. insisted on "not-fabric" because Uncle T-B. stained his old chair, comply we man.

Mama T-B. said, "That chair isn't leather or fake leather; it's plastic, boo man!", sigh man.

We were inclined to tell her to deal with returning it on her own, always involve critics in a solution man.

However, she then began yelling at us about other must-do items, :girlwerewolf2xn: man.

At least we got her off the topic of the chair, small blessings man.

Oh man sorry. 

Some of those non leather stuff are actually pretty good. You can always find a cover for it to protect it from wear a little longer and stains. Amazon is great for finding stuff like that. 

Hard to get some ppl to spend money on things. Parting with money is never easy. I check Furniture Row for their clearance stuff from time to time. It's still not cheap in there. But better then Big lots, not really sure where a decent place other then FR to buy furniture here. We will need a new living room set probably in the next few years. I'm holing off as long as I can with new covers. My parents spent an arm and a leg for their recliners and the darn things still broke way too soon. They even had the company fix it twice. 

Even if your mom is not thrilled with the selection. You did good helping your Uncle out and your Mom even if she doesn't agree. 

You're a good son and I'm sure she knows it. Big hugs deep breath and start on that list :) 

 

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Met Playing Everquest in 2005
Engaged 9-15-2006
K-1 & 4 K-2'S
Filed 05-09-07
Interview 03-12-08
Visa received 04-21-08
Entry 05-06-08
Married 06-21-08
AOS X5
Filed 07-08-08
Cards Received01-22-09
Roc X5
Filed 10-17-10
Cards Received02-22-11
Citizenship
Filed 10-17-11
Interview 01-12-12
Oath 06-29-12

Citizenship for older 2 boys

Filed 03/08/2014

NOA/fee waiver 03/19/2014

Biometrics 04/15/14

Interview 05/29/14

In line for Oath 06/20/14

Oath 09/19/2014 We are all done! All USC no more USCIS

 

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
Timeline
Posted
49 minutes ago, Ontarkie said:

You're a good son

Are you adopting us, huh D ma'am?

If so, we would be your offspring #Many, si D ma'am.

This would NOT get you off the hook in terms of womb births, no ma'am!

Devious avoid-pregnancying Ontarklar!  Devious, DEVIOUS avoid-pregnancying AVOID-PREGNANCYING Ontarklar!  :bonk: 

52 minutes ago, Ontarkie said:

start on that list

Already started, and now YOU'RE nagging us too, si D ma'am!

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(!).

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
Timeline
Posted (edited)

Half-Thrilling Half-Thursday report, Part 2, see man:

 

Din-din (disjointed) was onecan of green beans*, and later 2 bowls Raisin Bran*, ingest we man.

     *bought at previous ESs, financially savvy we man

 

Turned off TV election returns.  Presidential race in Poland is still tied (as it has been for years) at Many votes for the incumbent and Many votes for the challenger, oj tak, and no change is foreseen soon, oj nie.

Edited by TBoneTX

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(!).

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
Timeline
Posted
14 hours ago, TBoneTX said:

Are you adopting us, huh D ma'am?

If so, we would be your offspring #Many, si D ma'am.

This would NOT get you off the hook in terms of womb births, no ma'am!

Devious avoid-pregnancying Ontarklar!  Devious, DEVIOUS avoid-pregnancying AVOID-PREGNANCYING Ontarklar!  :bonk: 

Already started, and now YOU'RE nagging us too, si D ma'am!

No can't adopt, you aged out :P 

 

Hahaha 

Spoiler

Met Playing Everquest in 2005
Engaged 9-15-2006
K-1 & 4 K-2'S
Filed 05-09-07
Interview 03-12-08
Visa received 04-21-08
Entry 05-06-08
Married 06-21-08
AOS X5
Filed 07-08-08
Cards Received01-22-09
Roc X5
Filed 10-17-10
Cards Received02-22-11
Citizenship
Filed 10-17-11
Interview 01-12-12
Oath 06-29-12

Citizenship for older 2 boys

Filed 03/08/2014

NOA/fee waiver 03/19/2014

Biometrics 04/15/14

Interview 05/29/14

In line for Oath 06/20/14

Oath 09/19/2014 We are all done! All USC no more USCIS

 

 
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