Monday, March 23, 2009
Howdy.. ;-)
Just dropping it for a minute....we're moving along steadily here, getting things organized and ready for the next step in the process so we'll be ready when that second approval comes. We moved up another 17 or so spots this week to #357 which is over 100 spots in the 41 days since we filed. This is really good...it means we SHOULD see an approval no later then mid-June!! :-)
Friday, March 13, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Igor's List
This website we are part of, Visa Journey, is so cool! They have something on there called Igor's List...it's basically a list of every member on the site and it uses information that we input such as the date we filed our petitions, the date we got our first approval, etc. It then compiles all of this information into a master list and places everyone in a sort of que....the closer to the top of the list, the sooner you should get your final approval and be able to move on to the interview stage.
When we first added our information, we were wayyyyyyyy at the bottom, #458. Over the last three weeks we've steadily moved up and are now listed at #389. Probably doesn't seem like much but to us it's huge. I've read about people staying in or around the same number for months and here we've moved up 69 places in less than a month......I can sure handle that! ;-)
I'm going to add a running log to the blog of where we are on it....that way you can keep up with us too..hehe!
Hope everyone is doing well, we'd love to hear from more of you (hint, hint)!
Take care,
Liz
When we first added our information, we were wayyyyyyyy at the bottom, #458. Over the last three weeks we've steadily moved up and are now listed at #389. Probably doesn't seem like much but to us it's huge. I've read about people staying in or around the same number for months and here we've moved up 69 places in less than a month......I can sure handle that! ;-)
I'm going to add a running log to the blog of where we are on it....that way you can keep up with us too..hehe!
Hope everyone is doing well, we'd love to hear from more of you (hint, hint)!
Take care,
Liz
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Our Visa Journey
Ok, so some of you know our story and that we are going through the process of getting a visa for Patrick. What some of you might not know is what that actually involves....so, I'll break it down a bit for you.
First, when Pat was here in February we filed a petition for what is called a K-1 (Fiance) Visa. Once that petition has been approved, the next step will be for Pat to have an interview at the American Consulate in Amsterdam. When he passes that interview he will then be issued the visa and can then legally enter the United States. After he enters, we will finish planning our wedding and be married about a month after he arrives.
The next step is called the Adjustment of Status process. Once we're married, we will file the paperwork for this process. There will be another interview, this time with both of us, and when it's approved then Pat will be issued a 2 year green card..YAY!! hehe!
After this then we are finished for 2 years......after those two years, Pat is eligible for a 10 year greencard... :-)
Right now, the entire process is taking 6-8 months...which is great since this same process at this time last year was taking over a year to complete.
So, since we filed in February we are thinking...and hoping...that everything will be completed by August or September and Patrick will be here by October. Just in time for the holidays...YAY!!
We are members of a wonderful website called Visa Journey....we've met a lot of great people from all over the world and have made some wonderful friends who are going through the same process as we are. We are very lucky to have these friends, it's nice to have someone to talk to who understands what we are going through....thank you too all of you for being there for us and sharing your experience!!
Much Love,
Liz
First, when Pat was here in February we filed a petition for what is called a K-1 (Fiance) Visa. Once that petition has been approved, the next step will be for Pat to have an interview at the American Consulate in Amsterdam. When he passes that interview he will then be issued the visa and can then legally enter the United States. After he enters, we will finish planning our wedding and be married about a month after he arrives.
The next step is called the Adjustment of Status process. Once we're married, we will file the paperwork for this process. There will be another interview, this time with both of us, and when it's approved then Pat will be issued a 2 year green card..YAY!! hehe!
After this then we are finished for 2 years......after those two years, Pat is eligible for a 10 year greencard... :-)
Right now, the entire process is taking 6-8 months...which is great since this same process at this time last year was taking over a year to complete.
So, since we filed in February we are thinking...and hoping...that everything will be completed by August or September and Patrick will be here by October. Just in time for the holidays...YAY!!
We are members of a wonderful website called Visa Journey....we've met a lot of great people from all over the world and have made some wonderful friends who are going through the same process as we are. We are very lucky to have these friends, it's nice to have someone to talk to who understands what we are going through....thank you too all of you for being there for us and sharing your experience!!
Much Love,
Liz
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Well, it seems to be up and running... :-) We are still adding and changing a few things so please be patient.
Thank you to our friend, Paul!! He was a huge help in getting the layout to work for our slideshow!
I thought this would be something nice for Pat and I to have together to keep everyone updated on how things are going, where we are in the Visa process and Pat's adjustment to life in Texas once he gets here! Feel free to leave us comments....be nice though...hehe! ;-)
Can't wait to hear from you all!!
Take care,
Liz
Thank you to our friend, Paul!! He was a huge help in getting the layout to work for our slideshow!
I thought this would be something nice for Pat and I to have together to keep everyone updated on how things are going, where we are in the Visa process and Pat's adjustment to life in Texas once he gets here! Feel free to leave us comments....be nice though...hehe! ;-)
Can't wait to hear from you all!!
Take care,
Liz
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
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