Hip Hip Hooray.. Our I-601 is approved!
Apr 27th 2004, 1:46 pm
#1
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Hip Hip Hooray.. Our I-601 is approved!
Yep
you read that right...
I had to read the notice 3 times.. the first two times I was in shock and the tears were in the way!!
We sent in additional documents in answer to the RFE we received on April 15th.. I sent it with "signature required" but did not get one.. so I called last Monday.. just to double check.. "I didnt see anything" the man said.. to which I was like.. oh my gawd, dont tell me that... "let me check, I think ONE thing came in (just a theory, but I am thinking they dont get a lot of mail there..)
he came back and said.. "yes" to which I said "can you..." "no!" then he said the guy looking after it is on holidays this week..."
so I thanked him for his time and hung up....
thinking maybe it might get looked at this week.. or perhaps we were in for a wait of another couple months? who knows... we submitted in dec.. so its been 4 months already... 2 of which we were gathering the necessary supportive docs.. anyhoo...
I shuffle down to the mailbox last night at 930.. got one thing... got back to the house, went thru the mail again.. oh! something from Montreal.. thinking it was probably a "this is to inform you that we got your docs and the processing time for this sort of case is 6-8 weeks..." but no.. as I read those words over the phone to my man.... bracing for who knows what, cuz really it could go either way..and there was only 5 lines on the page...it was dated April 21.. only 6 days after I sent in the stuff.. whoa, that was fast.. and buddy, working from home on our case even.. nice!! (kidding!!)
boom!
anyway.. not to go on and on..
those of you filing I-601's.. dont give up.. get what is asked, and then add more!
thanks to those who have been a good support.. this site has helped (and frustrated me too a little..
but chapter one, I think, is now behind us..
onwards and upwards..
Rene and Sadeigh!! get the patio ready, we are coming for that drink !!
you read that right...
I had to read the notice 3 times.. the first two times I was in shock and the tears were in the way!!
We sent in additional documents in answer to the RFE we received on April 15th.. I sent it with "signature required" but did not get one.. so I called last Monday.. just to double check.. "I didnt see anything" the man said.. to which I was like.. oh my gawd, dont tell me that... "let me check, I think ONE thing came in (just a theory, but I am thinking they dont get a lot of mail there..)
he came back and said.. "yes" to which I said "can you..." "no!" then he said the guy looking after it is on holidays this week..."
so I thanked him for his time and hung up....
thinking maybe it might get looked at this week.. or perhaps we were in for a wait of another couple months? who knows... we submitted in dec.. so its been 4 months already... 2 of which we were gathering the necessary supportive docs.. anyhoo...
I shuffle down to the mailbox last night at 930.. got one thing... got back to the house, went thru the mail again.. oh! something from Montreal.. thinking it was probably a "this is to inform you that we got your docs and the processing time for this sort of case is 6-8 weeks..." but no.. as I read those words over the phone to my man.... bracing for who knows what, cuz really it could go either way..and there was only 5 lines on the page...it was dated April 21.. only 6 days after I sent in the stuff.. whoa, that was fast.. and buddy, working from home on our case even.. nice!! (kidding!!)
boom!
anyway.. not to go on and on..
those of you filing I-601's.. dont give up.. get what is asked, and then add more!
thanks to those who have been a good support.. this site has helped (and frustrated me too a little..
but chapter one, I think, is now behind us..onwards and upwards..
Rene and Sadeigh!! get the patio ready, we are coming for that drink !!
Apr 27th 2004, 1:53 pm
#2
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Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 53
Re: Hip Hip Hooray.. Our I-601 is approved!
Congratulations! You must be very happy. I just got one approved last month and was so excited. All the best to your new life together!!!
-rainbow
-rainbow
Apr 27th 2004, 2:07 pm
#3
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Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 118
Re: Hip Hip Hooray.. Our I-601 is approved!
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YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hopping up down for you!!!
Gives us hope for sure!!! I am so happy for you I could Cry!!!!
I was going to PM you last night but decided against it.
YEA!!!!!!!!!
QUOTE]Originally posted by souls canuck
Yep
you read that right...
I had to read the notice 3 times.. the first two times I was in shock and the tears were in the way!!
We sent in additional documents in answer to the RFE we received on April 15th.. I sent it with "signature required" but did not get one.. so I called last Monday.. just to double check.. "I didnt see anything" the man said.. to which I was like.. oh my gawd, dont tell me that... "let me check, I think ONE thing came in (just a theory, but I am thinking they dont get a lot of mail there..)
he came back and said.. "yes" to which I said "can you..." "no!" then he said the guy looking after it is on holidays this week..."
so I thanked him for his time and hung up....
thinking maybe it might get looked at this week.. or perhaps we were in for a wait of another couple months? who knows... we submitted in dec.. so its been 4 months already... 2 of which we were gathering the necessary supportive docs.. anyhoo...
I shuffle down to the mailbox last night at 930.. got one thing... got back to the house, went thru the mail again.. oh! something from Montreal.. thinking it was probably a "this is to inform you that we got your docs and the processing time for this sort of case is 6-8 weeks..." but no.. as I read those words over the phone to my man.... bracing for who knows what, cuz really it could go either way..and there was only 5 lines on the page...it was dated April 21.. only 6 days after I sent in the stuff.. whoa, that was fast.. and buddy, working from home on our case even.. nice!! (kidding!!)
boom!
anyway.. not to go on and on..
those of you filing I-601's.. dont give up.. get what is asked, and then add more!
thanks to those who have been a good support.. this site has helped (and frustrated me too a little.. but chapter one, I think, is now behind us..
onwards and upwards..
Rene and Sadeigh!! get the patio ready, we are coming for that drink !! [/QUOTE]
YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hopping up down for you!!!
Gives us hope for sure!!! I am so happy for you I could Cry!!!!
I was going to PM you last night but decided against it.
YEA!!!!!!!!!
QUOTE]Originally posted by souls canuck
Yep
you read that right...
I had to read the notice 3 times.. the first two times I was in shock and the tears were in the way!!
We sent in additional documents in answer to the RFE we received on April 15th.. I sent it with "signature required" but did not get one.. so I called last Monday.. just to double check.. "I didnt see anything" the man said.. to which I was like.. oh my gawd, dont tell me that... "let me check, I think ONE thing came in (just a theory, but I am thinking they dont get a lot of mail there..)
he came back and said.. "yes" to which I said "can you..." "no!" then he said the guy looking after it is on holidays this week..."
so I thanked him for his time and hung up....
thinking maybe it might get looked at this week.. or perhaps we were in for a wait of another couple months? who knows... we submitted in dec.. so its been 4 months already... 2 of which we were gathering the necessary supportive docs.. anyhoo...
I shuffle down to the mailbox last night at 930.. got one thing... got back to the house, went thru the mail again.. oh! something from Montreal.. thinking it was probably a "this is to inform you that we got your docs and the processing time for this sort of case is 6-8 weeks..." but no.. as I read those words over the phone to my man.... bracing for who knows what, cuz really it could go either way..and there was only 5 lines on the page...it was dated April 21.. only 6 days after I sent in the stuff.. whoa, that was fast.. and buddy, working from home on our case even.. nice!! (kidding!!)
boom!
anyway.. not to go on and on..
those of you filing I-601's.. dont give up.. get what is asked, and then add more!
thanks to those who have been a good support.. this site has helped (and frustrated me too a little..
but chapter one, I think, is now behind us..onwards and upwards..
Rene and Sadeigh!! get the patio ready, we are coming for that drink !! [/QUOTE]
Apr 27th 2004, 2:22 pm
#4
Concierge
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 46,391
Re: Hip Hip Hooray.. Our I-601 is approved!
Congratulations. I can feel your excitement.
Now for Clare and Steven's approval.
Rete
Now for Clare and Steven's approval.
Rete
Apr 27th 2004, 4:54 pm
#5
not a newbie
Joined: May 2003
Location: AZ
Posts: 206
Re: Hip Hip Hooray.. Our I-601 is approved!
Well,
Not much extra to add. It's not over yet but the together part will soon be a reality. After all we've been through it really has strengthened my love and resolve. It's taught me patience and humility. They are not lessons I would have asked for but lessons I'll apply in everyday life as we continue the journey together. Again this place has been a blessing and sometimes a curse. Good luck to the rest of Y'all still waiting. Some folks here I'd like to hug for helping us out and some I'd like to throttle, but regardless, we all have this place in common and without it, I would not have got this far. Finally for you 601'ers, you are all in my thoughts. Clare and Steven, you especially, every possible thing I can cross on me (fingers, toes, eyes) is crossed for you. Good luck.
Not much extra to add. It's not over yet but the together part will soon be a reality. After all we've been through it really has strengthened my love and resolve. It's taught me patience and humility. They are not lessons I would have asked for but lessons I'll apply in everyday life as we continue the journey together. Again this place has been a blessing and sometimes a curse. Good luck to the rest of Y'all still waiting. Some folks here I'd like to hug for helping us out and some I'd like to throttle, but regardless, we all have this place in common and without it, I would not have got this far. Finally for you 601'ers, you are all in my thoughts. Clare and Steven, you especially, every possible thing I can cross on me (fingers, toes, eyes) is crossed for you. Good luck.
Apr 27th 2004, 5:16 pm
#6
Weary and Still Waiverin'
Joined: Jan 2004
Location: USA
Posts: 56
Re: Hip Hip Hooray.. Our I-601 is approved!
Originally posted by souls canuck
Yep
you read that right...
I had to read the notice 3 times.. the first two times I was in shock and the tears were in the way!!
We sent in additional documents in answer to the RFE we received on April 15th.. I sent it with "signature required" but did not get one.. so I called last Monday.. just to double check.. "I didnt see anything" the man said.. to which I was like.. oh my gawd, dont tell me that... "let me check, I think ONE thing came in (just a theory, but I am thinking they dont get a lot of mail there..)
he came back and said.. "yes" to which I said "can you..." "no!" then he said the guy looking after it is on holidays this week..."
so I thanked him for his time and hung up....
thinking maybe it might get looked at this week.. or perhaps we were in for a wait of another couple months? who knows... we submitted in dec.. so its been 4 months already... 2 of which we were gathering the necessary supportive docs.. anyhoo...
I shuffle down to the mailbox last night at 930.. got one thing... got back to the house, went thru the mail again.. oh! something from Montreal.. thinking it was probably a "this is to inform you that we got your docs and the processing time for this sort of case is 6-8 weeks..." but no.. as I read those words over the phone to my man.... bracing for who knows what, cuz really it could go either way..and there was only 5 lines on the page...it was dated April 21.. only 6 days after I sent in the stuff.. whoa, that was fast.. and buddy, working from home on our case even.. nice!! (kidding!!)
boom!
anyway.. not to go on and on..
those of you filing I-601's.. dont give up.. get what is asked, and then add more!
thanks to those who have been a good support.. this site has helped (and frustrated me too a little.. but chapter one, I think, is now behind us..
onwards and upwards..
Rene and Sadeigh!! get the patio ready, we are coming for that drink !!
Yep
you read that right...
I had to read the notice 3 times.. the first two times I was in shock and the tears were in the way!!
We sent in additional documents in answer to the RFE we received on April 15th.. I sent it with "signature required" but did not get one.. so I called last Monday.. just to double check.. "I didnt see anything" the man said.. to which I was like.. oh my gawd, dont tell me that... "let me check, I think ONE thing came in (just a theory, but I am thinking they dont get a lot of mail there..)
he came back and said.. "yes" to which I said "can you..." "no!" then he said the guy looking after it is on holidays this week..."
so I thanked him for his time and hung up....
thinking maybe it might get looked at this week.. or perhaps we were in for a wait of another couple months? who knows... we submitted in dec.. so its been 4 months already... 2 of which we were gathering the necessary supportive docs.. anyhoo...
I shuffle down to the mailbox last night at 930.. got one thing... got back to the house, went thru the mail again.. oh! something from Montreal.. thinking it was probably a "this is to inform you that we got your docs and the processing time for this sort of case is 6-8 weeks..." but no.. as I read those words over the phone to my man.... bracing for who knows what, cuz really it could go either way..and there was only 5 lines on the page...it was dated April 21.. only 6 days after I sent in the stuff.. whoa, that was fast.. and buddy, working from home on our case even.. nice!! (kidding!!)
boom!
anyway.. not to go on and on..
those of you filing I-601's.. dont give up.. get what is asked, and then add more!
thanks to those who have been a good support.. this site has helped (and frustrated me too a little..
but chapter one, I think, is now behind us..onwards and upwards..
Rene and Sadeigh!! get the patio ready, we are coming for that drink !!
Congratulations
I know you were freaking out it must have been a great feeling
Good luck and wishing you a speedy visa - fellow I-601 waiting to become a I-601 retiree like u !!!!!!!
Last edited by Nassara; Apr 27th 2004 at 5:18 pm.
Apr 27th 2004, 6:27 pm
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Re: Hip Hip Hooray.. Our I-601 is approved!
OMG! That's so fantastic! I knew there was a reason I checked in here today!! I'm soooo happy for you guys....I better get Sadegh cracking on that patio work! 
Soulsender, I couldn't have summed it up better myself!
Congratulations!!! (((( HUGS ))))
Rene & Sadegh
Soulsender, I couldn't have summed it up better myself!
Congratulations!!! (((( HUGS ))))
Rene & Sadegh
Apr 28th 2004, 12:23 am
#8
Boise, ID
Joined: Sep 2003
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Posts: 239
Re: Hip Hip Hooray.. Our I-601 is approved!
YAY!! fantastic news, you two!!! I'm so happy for you both! The hardest part is over :-)
CONGRATS!!
CONGRATS!!
Apr 28th 2004, 1:55 pm
#9
Valley of the Sun
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Re: Hip Hip Hooray.. Our I-601 is approved!
thanks for all your good wishes people
Apr 28th 2004, 6:46 pm
#10
Charlie Tuna
Joined: Jun 2003
Location: Sacramento, Ca
Posts: 1,387
Re: Hip Hip Hooray.. Our I-601 is approved!
Mr & Mrs Souls...
Well finally!!!!!!!!!!
I'm so very happy for you guys, you totally deserved this great news and as you said, it gives other 601'ers a little more faith seeing people get theirs approved.
This is the first time i've been on here in ages and yours was the very first thread I read....good reading.
Now you can look forward to the real stresses of being together finally with hubby-to-be and being "home".
Charlie
Well finally!!!!!!!!!!
I'm so very happy for you guys, you totally deserved this great news and as you said, it gives other 601'ers a little more faith seeing people get theirs approved.
This is the first time i've been on here in ages and yours was the very first thread I read....good reading.
Now you can look forward to the real stresses of being together finally with hubby-to-be and being "home".
Charlie
Apr 28th 2004, 9:14 pm
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Re: Hip Hip Hooray.. Our I-601 is approved!
Hi guys,
I am soooooooooooo happy for you, I can only imagine how exited you must be!!!!
I am only dreaming of that day!
Good luck and CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
I am soooooooooooo happy for you, I can only imagine how exited you must be!!!!
I am only dreaming of that day!
Good luck and CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
May 1st 2004, 7:55 pm
#12
The Survivors!!
Joined: Sep 2003
Location: USA & CANADA
Posts: 322
Re: Hip Hip Hooray.. Our I-601 is approved!
OMG, how the heck did I miss this thread?? (I just sent you an email too...geeze LOL
I am SO happy for you both! WOOHOO!!!
We still have to respond to the RFE...about 2 more weeks and we'll be ready.
I wish you both the best of luck in the future and always.
Congratulations!!
Clare
I am SO happy for you both!
WOOHOO!!! We still have to respond to the RFE...about 2 more weeks and we'll be ready.
I wish you both the best of luck in the future and always.
Congratulations!!
Clare
