spahawk

Maybe a few like yourself, but all of the July filers are still sitting around wondering when it'll be their turn! I'm a July filer..

I wish I had an answer asdfmkay. They are working through the backlog, but what system they use is a mystery. We never phoned or chased up, and like I said earlier, based on current timelines I was expecting late Feb early March. I hope you are approved soon.

Saw that too - surprised. Their state (NC) should be TSC territory though.

It surprised the heck out of us too, I was settling down to a late Feb, early March approval. Obviously for April and myself it is great news but does highlight the inconsistencies in the system. I keep my fingers crossed that this will be the beginning of more August approvals. Good luck all.

Congratulations on the Approval..

I am also a beneficiary.

I think the best thing you can give the love of your life is the freedom to express how she is feeling. There are times when she will feel home sick, perhaps a loss of identity as she loses previous associations with Job and familiarity of surroundings etc. As humans we experience a myriad of feelings, some of which may be irrational, but having the ability to express those thoughts both happy and sad is so important. if you can listen unconditionally, which is sometimes difficult when an emotional bond is involved, you can walk hand in hand with her as she acclimatizes to her new surroundings and builds a new life.

Sure, the practical things are nice and thoughtful but sometimes there is inner work to be done, the best thing you can do is be there to be a sounding board for those thoughts. Expect the thoughts and don't take it personally.

For the practical things I have decided to employ myself. I have plenty of yard work and a deck to build and have plenty of studying too.. The most important though is to spend unlimited time with the love of my life, this will more than recompense for leaving what I have behind.

I wish you both the best for the future.