ATTENTION JULY FILERS!

[bakofoil 27]

thank you everyone, very much, for your good wishes

yes, babbles - I was SO happy to see that letter when I got in last night! I really didn't expect it

I'm not that nervous, actually - I see it as a done deal, to be honest (though that may be foolish)... just want to make sure I've got everything they could possibly ask for, re paperwork

It's funny. Really early on in the process I was explaining things to my Mum and brother and I got really stressed out when they didn't get that there's a possibility of denial. I got so flustered and upset because it didn't seem so clear cut and, after all, this was my future happiness in the balance. I think pre-NOA2 was just so much more nerve-wracking even though people always warn of the possibility of denial at interview.

I do think the emotions go up and down though. Shortly after NOA2 I was panicking about the medical, but now I'm not sweating it so much. Last week I was worried the finance stuff might not get here in time, but it's on it's way and I've relaxed about it. I am really beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel and it's made me feel much more positive.

Now, I'm collating evidence and I'm thinking how can they possibly argue that this isn't a real relationship. I have so much ####### printed out it's ridiculous. And I know the chances of them looking at it all are very slim. So, I don't think it's foolish to have that feeling because now it is all down to you. Show up with everything they require and they really can't say no.

Everything is going to be fine

[Jeraly 4]

I just can't wait for things to start coming together again - I feel all over the place since I got back. My head is a mess from leaving Jeremy behind, suddenly having to focus on the visa and moving and all the things that go with that and I just can't wait to be there and have things start coming together - ok we will still have things to do but I don't *think* it will feel so bitty...

[bakofoil 27]

I just can't wait for things to start coming together again - I feel all over the place since I got back. My head is a mess from leaving Jeremy behind, suddenly having to focus on the visa and moving and all the things that go with that and I just can't wait to be there and have things start coming together - ok we will still have things to do but I don't *think* it will feel so bitty...

It must be really hard to have had to return home. I think you were really brave biting the bullet and just going for it the way you did. You will look back later on in the year and feel really glad about making the choices you did. It must be very hard right now though *hugs*.

[Jeraly 4]

Yeah - it's not so hard as weird - we've got used to being apart but I miss him more this time. I know we both have no regrets but it isn't nice as I feel a bit cheated having to leave my husband behind - heaven forbid we had a child or were going through K-3 like some people...

I guess I feel kinda numb. I don't want people around me - I would be quite happy with an empty house and to sleep until June. I want to spend time with Jeremy online but when he gets here I can't be bothered to talk to him - it's like I would prefer to just wait until we can be together. I hate this feeling of apathy right now!

[StillThePrettiest 3]

man, I can SO relate to that

[bakofoil 27]

Yep, I can too. It's never the same when you come away from them.

[CBR 0]

I agree. I don't know how the k-3 people do it. It seems to take a bit longer and to be separated after being married for a year has got to be so difficult. I know that military people do it too, but it's so incredibly sad.

[Jeraly 4]

People (at first when my relationship was a novelty!) used to ask me how I managed and I used to say that we find it easier because we have never been together. We went into the relationship with open eyes knowing what we were getting into and we knew it would take a while and we knew it would be expensive and all the repercussions. We prolly know a bit more now but!! I always maintained that being in a relationship with someone then having to part from them and maintain that relationship would be much harder and I still stand by that - of course it doesn't mean those in our situation have it easy

[CBR 0]

Very true.. I agree. If you go into anything knowing what to expect, it's easier to deal with. And to have something taken away midway through is rough. We didn't know what we were getting into. Had no idea that Canadians actually had to immigrate here. So when we found out that our plans of having him come here to the US, get married and file from here weren't going to work it was a rude awakening. Had we known (and been told the truth by uscis customer disservice) from the start it wouldn't have been as hard to take. Also, my fiance wouldn't have given up his apartment and had to live with his parents all this time.

Anyway, so glad this part is coming to an end and we'll soon be together again!!

[Jason-Sasha 1]

People (at first when my relationship was a novelty!) used to ask me how I managed and I used to say that we find it easier because we have never been together. We went into the relationship with open eyes knowing what we were getting into and we knew it would take a while and we knew it would be expensive and all the repercussions. We prolly know a bit more now but!! I always maintained that being in a relationship with someone then having to part from them and maintain that relationship would be much harder and I still stand by that - of course it doesn't mean those in our situation have it easy

Sasha and I have lived together twice already and each time she would leave it was extremely difficult. We know what we're missing out on and it kills us. But we're nearly finished.

[DanielParul 50]

I agree. I don't know how the k-3 people do it. It seems to take a bit longer and to be separated after being married for a year has got to be so difficult. I know that military people do it too, but it's so incredibly sad.

People (at first when my relationship was a novelty!) used to ask me how I managed and I used to say that we find it easier because we have never been together. We went into the relationship with open eyes knowing what we were getting into and we knew it would take a while and we knew it would be expensive and all the repercussions. We prolly know a bit more now but!! I always maintained that being in a relationship with someone then having to part from them and maintain that relationship would be much harder and I still stand by that - of course it doesn't mean those in our situation have it easy

Sasha and I have lived together twice already and each time she would leave it was extremely difficult. We know what we're missing out on and it kills us. But we're nearly finished.

Thats the one reason we did not want to go for a K3.. It is a lot more difficult to be away from each other as husband and wife..

All the best to you both, Jason-Sasha for a wonderful life together

[janaus 0]

Congrats on the recent approvals....

Babblesgirl- BG shaved it off...no more goatee...I couldn't believe it. Now he is worried they won't recognize him from his immigration pic...I assured him that they would!

Haha! He is so funny. When is he travelling?

Two weeks from today..he may grow it back...It really hit me today-marriage it's just not gonna be the same, can't go when and where i want to. My really good single friend said today that she can't hang out with me as much anymore. Well, on to a new beginning 4 all of us.

[janaus 0]

Jeraly-how was hawaii and where did u go?

[Jeraly 4]

Hawaii was beautiful - we went to O'ahu and stayed in Waikiki but we tried to see as much of the island as possible We want to go again on an island-hopping tour or something so we can see more

[StillThePrettiest 3]

well, I spent hours today, checking and re-checking all my papers... which are in five handy folders...

I've made copies of everything they could possibly want to keep, so I hope they don't decide to retain my birth certificate or some such... don't think there's much more I can do

other than check the map again... might do that now