Nikki D

Wow Icebryker, you are amazing, clever and informative!

Gosh, it sounds like everyone on here is really having a crappy downer of a week. It's totally true what someone posted - that we're all doing everything the legal, correct way and still being treated as inferiors compared to the illegal immigrants who the politicians are pandering to and shunting us for.
I know that feeling only too well, of feeling landlocked because you can't work, can't drive, don't have a car. As soon as we landed in Pittsburgh I bought a bicycle and joined the local gym - it's really helped to get me out of the house and focus on something other than this tiresome, endless process. Also, getting a bike has helped me become better acquainted with my new neighborhood and made me aware of what areas are best avoided if I'm by myself, and allows me to do a small grocery run without having to rely on my new relatives or hubby to drive me.
Another thing that's helped me is having my pet rabbit with me. If I didn't have him as the center of my universe (honestly, he's not only my child but my BFF at this point) then I would have signed up at the animal shelter - and I might still sign up as a volunteer. It's true what they say, that being with animals is proven to be both calming and spirit lifting. A few weeks ago I paid a visit to the shelter and even just being there for half an hour made me feel good. I'd definitely recommend signing up as a volunteer - especially seeing as you don't need EA or a Green Card to hug a kitty or shovel dog !

Ooh, Bruins! That's bound to cause a little healthy friction at this time of year! I knew nothing of hockey before I met my fiance, but now I wear my Malkin jersey - which is made for a seven-year-old - with pride (yet still a little ignorance. "Where's the crease again?").

Good luck, fellow Pittsburgher-to-be! The whole process is easier than you think. :-)

We're planning to bring Wendell with us to the USA! We wouldn't have it any other way. Wendell is a bunny who thinks he's a dog. I'm way more scared about the government/airline changing the rules on international bunny immigration/travel than I am about my interview.

Hi Sweetswinks,
For what it's worth, I'll be having my medical in two weeks and while I've read and reread countless times all the info and FAQs regarding the medical, I never saw anything in that information in which it said there would be an issue with the fact that a) my breasts are new, and b) I've got scars from my recent augmentation. The examining doctor will not be concerned with your past cosmetic surgery, but rather, by your imunity and the health of your lungs, blood and mind.

Yet again he not we, Australia does not allow K1 self sponsorship.