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PMV timeline; VISA APPROVED!
Topic Started: Mar 25 2010, 09:00:33 PM (2,015 Views)
chocopaws
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PM sent!

I wonder how long it will take for the paperwork to get there. Shouldn't be more than just a few days! Did he send it via express mail? :D
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Jaz
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Joe sent me an email today, it's in Washington....not delivered yet.....yes, express post bag straight away.

We are both over it!! It's a shame how all this waiting and stress makes you nit pick and bicker at eachother.....and we are not even married yet, lol.
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chocopaws
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LOL When we're stressed we usually take it out on the people closest to us. Or strangers. Depending on what kind of personality you have. XD

So should I not ask if there's been any word? :)
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Jaz
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Septemer 09
All police checks done

10/12/09
Medical done and police checks back

28/10/09
Sent off papers to passport office for nororized passport copies after being told can't be done in AK

15/12/09
Papers back from passport office finally...big hold up!

8/01/10
Frontloaded visa application

22/01/10
Credit card charged

12/03/10
Confirmation of application from case officer - E.R.

Somewhere in here the case officer called and said they needed a 3rd AK background check (although the state troopers could not undersand why). Case officer advised that after they received this, a decision could be made.

22/5/10
3rd Alaskan background check arrives in DC.

25/5/10
Call case officer to follow up on receiving background check. Says will happen "very soon" (?).

02/6/10
Still heard nothing, so call case officer and have to leave a message.

03/6/10
Case officer calls to do phone interview.
After alot of questions, says a decision will be made and will be advised via email or mail....still no answer!

30 minutes later..........

VISA APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (via email)

:partydots:





Edited by Jaz, Jun 4 2010, 08:04:27 PM.
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meg1388
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Woohoo :woohoo: It's about time!
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shylady
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CONGRATS, Jaz!
:yaay: :partydots: :eggplant: :redpepper: :yaay:
"I could’ve turned a different corner, I could’ve gone another place... " ku,'09
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blarg
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Congrats! Feels a bit unreal that the wait is finally over, no?
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Jaz
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Thanks guys :)

Yes Blarg, it has taken soooooo long and been so frustrating, but worth the wait.
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chocopaws
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OHMIGAAAAAAWD!!!!! I am so happy for the both of you!!!!!!
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chocopaws
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That means the Little Cupcakes meet should be happening soon. ;)

When is Jules coming back? :mrgreen:
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Lil D Down Under
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Jaz- wahoo!! What a great feeling! :congrats: :partydots: :cheers: How long until your partner arrives?
I still can't believe how long it took for your paperwork to all go through, but glad for you both that it is all finally over and done with.
Dana
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Jaz
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Thanks girls!

Well.......your going to laugh, but we have another set back .... a certain person just have to have a hernia operation...so now we have to get the all clear from his doctor to fly out here!! We will know the outcome on 21st June, grrrr.

Life is testing.
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