Tabitha and James

Congrats to all of you!!

So I had my interview today. An experience to be remembered. I would probably consider this a post (If I was reading it) of someone who isn't on the ball. When reading says "That's not me, I am ready" how wrong I was.
As I left the house heading to the train station, I had a nagging feeling I was forgetting something. I soon realised as I stood on the platform that it was my passport I had forgotten . So train now missed, as I raced back home, retrieved my passport and rebooked a new train ticket (another £60). Now I'm off to London, but I'm late.... No fear my charm will save my ###. I get to the embassy, a wet mess after running through our finest summer rains, 20 mins late. They allow me entry, but I am told in no uncertain terms by the security guy "Doubt they'll see ya mate, your late!" like I didn't know Just in case I missed it the first time, the nice lady on reception told me the same rebuke on my punctuality. But they let me in, yay!
So now I am in a room, about half full of people awaiting the visa judgement. Feeling somewhat more abashed by the collective "Tsk" as I snuck in the door. Then came the wait, the number trolled by on a large screen at the front of the auditorium (big place). Had to wait about 2 hours before I called 'bingo'. Then it was off to meet the (Dont want to call her nasty) abrupt lady on desk one. Gave her the stuff that I had prepared before being called, but she threw me a curve with things that I had not got out of the folder, ready. Original birth certificate copy, police report, and some other stuff that I can't recall, cause I was somewhat flustered. After feeding the abrupt lady behind the screen lots of paper, it was back to my chair to continue with my novel (reading, not writing). After sitting there for another hour and a half, feeling a little scared that I hadn't fed 'Miss Abrupt' her paper fix quick enough, I got to call bingo again. This however was a different window (It tells you on a big screen at the front your window). So off I trot to window 14 this time, to meet 'Miss nice lady'. Here she made me swear a oath I was telling the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but. We had a little chat, asked how we met, when we met in body and soul, her job and our wedding. As you may have picked up, I can talk some, so mid way through telling her about the wedding 'Miss nice lady' cut me off, said our visa was approved. After which she returned most of my paperwork, and I skipped out the door.

So I had my interview today. An experience to be remembered. I would probably consider this a post (If I was reading it) of someone who isn't on the ball. When reading says "That's not me, I am ready" how wrong I was.
As I left the house heading to the train station, I had a nagging feeling I was forgetting something. I soon realised as I stood on the platform that it was my passport I had forgotten . So train now missed, as I raced back home, retrieved my passport and rebooked a new train ticket (another £60). Now I'm off to London, but I'm late.... No fear my charm will save my ###. I get to the embassy, a wet mess after running through our finest summer rains, 20 mins late. They allow me entry, but I am told in no uncertain terms by the security guy "Doubt they'll see ya mate, your late!" like I didn't know Just in case I missed it the first time, the nice lady on reception told me the same rebuke on my punctuality. But they let me in, yay!
So now I am in a room, about half full of people awaiting the visa judgement. Feeling somewhat more abashed by the collective "Tsk" as I snuck in the door. Then came the wait, the number trolled by on a large screen at the front of the auditorium (big place). Had to wait about 2 hours before I called 'bingo'. Then it was off to meet the (Dont want to call her nasty) abrupt lady on desk one. Gave her the stuff that I had prepared before being called, but she threw me a curve with things that I had not got out of the folder, ready. Original birth certificate copy, police report, and some other stuff that I can't recall, cause I was somewhat flustered. After feeding the abrupt lady behind the screen lots of paper, it was back to my chair to continue with my novel (reading, not writing). After sitting there for another hour and a half, feeling a little scared that I hadn't fed 'Miss Abrupt' her paper fix quick enough, I got to call bingo again. This however was a different window (It tells you on a big screen at the front your window). So off I trot to window 14 this time, to meet 'Miss nice lady'. Here she made me swear a oath I was telling the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but. We had a little chat, asked how we met, when we met in body and soul, her job and our wedding. As you may have picked up, I can talk some, so mid way through telling her about the wedding 'Miss nice lady' cut me off, said our visa was approved. After which she returned most of my paperwork, and I skipped out the door.

Awesome, Congrats!!!!
Yesssss Yuna!! So excited it's almost over!!! James has his interview the day after tomorrow (Friday) and you guys have your's next week. Both grooms will be here in plenty of time for the weddings.

Woohooo That's great Yuna. I am so happy for you, finish line is in sight

I made James clean the windows outside of my house so I could take a picture of my dog watching him. Another visit I had him sanding and refinishing a dresser in my back yard. I told him hese were necessary tasks that have to be documented all in the name of immigration's proof of relationship.
Then my Mother asks, "But, did you have to make him wear the pink Susan G. Komen breast cancer tool belt"
"Nope" I replied "That was just for fun"
I can't wait to marry this man!!!!!

I made James clean the windows outside of my house so I could take a picture of my dog watching him. Another visit I had him sanding and refinishing a dresser in my back yard. I told him hese were necessary tasks that have to be documented all in the name of immigration's proof of relationship.
Then my Mother asks, "But, did you have to make him wear the pink Susan G. Komen breast cancer tool belt"
"Nope" I replied "That was just for fun"
I can't wait to marry this man!!!!!

I made James clean the windows outside of my house so I could take a picture of my dog watching him. Another visit I had him sanding and refinishing a dresser in my back yard. I told him hese were necessary tasks that have to be documented all in the name of immigration's proof of relationship.
Then my Mother asks, "But, did you have to make him wear the pink Susan G. Komen breast cancer tool belt"
"Nope" I replied "That was just for fun"
I can't wait to marry this man!!!!!

Don't think it matters one way or another. The process takes as long as it takes no matter what your situation
She became pregnant??? Did you help???
If so, My suggestion would be to come up with a Plan or two
Example:
Plan A - What happens if Immigration is approved before the baby is born, how will you support the 2 of them while she is unable to work in the states.
or
Plan B - What happens if Immigration is NOT approved before the baby comes and how you will support them while she is unable to work in her home country.

Well said Yuna!!
Some of us have been at this process longer than others, but the simple truth is, we are ALL frustrated with being away from our loved ones.
We have ALL missed birthdays and holidays, days where you want nothing more than to crack open some bubbly and celebrate something great that happened to one of you, and days where it breaks your heart that you can't be there to hold their hand when something bad/sad has happened.
We ALL miss all the little things our friends, family, and co-workers take for granted: children's party's, 4th of July BBQ's, date night to see the newest movie out that everyone is raving about.
We ALL sit through the interrogations at family dinners and office party's of how much longer? Are you guys married yet? When will he/she be here?
That is the best thing about this site, we are ALL going through this roller coaster ride together. We find strength and hope in each other's progress, confirmation that there IS a light at the end of this long, dark tunnel. We also find comfort and support when it seems the tunnel is getting longer and darker. Nobody in our everyday lives can understand the wave of emotions this process puts us through, that's why we come here. To be with people that understand the struggle we are having, to answer the questions and concerns that keep us up at night and to hold our hands when we feel this journey will never end.
I personally would like to thank every person that has shared their knowledge, support and words of wisdom with James and myself. Some days it seems I have more questions than answers but at this site I have found people who are patient and more than willing to hold our hands and point us in the right direction because they too have been where we are now and know the frustration we are going through.
Special thank you to Nich-Nick for all the tutorials and assistance. You should write a book and call it the idiot's guide to K1.. Bet it would be a best seller.

Don't think it matters one way or another. The process takes as long as it takes no matter what your situation
She became pregnant??? Did you help???
If so, My suggestion would be to come up with a Plan or two
Example:
Plan A - What happens if Immigration is approved before the baby is born, how will you support the 2 of them while she is unable to work in the states.
or
Plan B - What happens if Immigration is NOT approved before the baby comes and how you will support them while she is unable to work in her home country.

Don't think it matters one way or another. The process takes as long as it takes no matter what your situation
She became pregnant??? Did you help???
If so, My suggestion would be to come up with a Plan or two
Example:
Plan A - What happens if Immigration is approved before the baby is born, how will you support the 2 of them while she is unable to work in the states.
or
Plan B - What happens if Immigration is NOT approved before the baby comes and how you will support them while she is unable to work in her home country.

Well said Yuna!!
Some of us have been at this process longer than others, but the simple truth is, we are ALL frustrated with being away from our loved ones.
We have ALL missed birthdays and holidays, days where you want nothing more than to crack open some bubbly and celebrate something great that happened to one of you, and days where it breaks your heart that you can't be there to hold their hand when something bad/sad has happened.
We ALL miss all the little things our friends, family, and co-workers take for granted: children's party's, 4th of July BBQ's, date night to see the newest movie out that everyone is raving about.
We ALL sit through the interrogations at family dinners and office party's of how much longer? Are you guys married yet? When will he/she be here?
That is the best thing about this site, we are ALL going through this roller coaster ride together. We find strength and hope in each other's progress, confirmation that there IS a light at the end of this long, dark tunnel. We also find comfort and support when it seems the tunnel is getting longer and darker. Nobody in our everyday lives can understand the wave of emotions this process puts us through, that's why we come here. To be with people that understand the struggle we are having, to answer the questions and concerns that keep us up at night and to hold our hands when we feel this journey will never end.
I personally would like to thank every person that has shared their knowledge, support and words of wisdom with James and myself. Some days it seems I have more questions than answers but at this site I have found people who are patient and more than willing to hold our hands and point us in the right direction because they too have been where we are now and know the frustration we are going through.
Special thank you to Nich-Nick for all the tutorials and assistance. You should write a book and call it the idiot's guide to K1.. Bet it would be a best seller.

Well said Yuna!!
Some of us have been at this process longer than others, but the simple truth is, we are ALL frustrated with being away from our loved ones.
We have ALL missed birthdays and holidays, days where you want nothing more than to crack open some bubbly and celebrate something great that happened to one of you, and days where it breaks your heart that you can't be there to hold their hand when something bad/sad has happened.
We ALL miss all the little things our friends, family, and co-workers take for granted: children's party's, 4th of July BBQ's, date night to see the newest movie out that everyone is raving about.
We ALL sit through the interrogations at family dinners and office party's of how much longer? Are you guys married yet? When will he/she be here?
That is the best thing about this site, we are ALL going through this roller coaster ride together. We find strength and hope in each other's progress, confirmation that there IS a light at the end of this long, dark tunnel. We also find comfort and support when it seems the tunnel is getting longer and darker. Nobody in our everyday lives can understand the wave of emotions this process puts us through, that's why we come here. To be with people that understand the struggle we are having, to answer the questions and concerns that keep us up at night and to hold our hands when we feel this journey will never end.
I personally would like to thank every person that has shared their knowledge, support and words of wisdom with James and myself. Some days it seems I have more questions than answers but at this site I have found people who are patient and more than willing to hold our hands and point us in the right direction because they too have been where we are now and know the frustration we are going through.
Special thank you to Nich-Nick for all the tutorials and assistance. You should write a book and call it the idiot's guide to K1.. Bet it would be a best seller.

Well said Yuna!!
Some of us have been at this process longer than others, but the simple truth is, we are ALL frustrated with being away from our loved ones.
We have ALL missed birthdays and holidays, days where you want nothing more than to crack open some bubbly and celebrate something great that happened to one of you, and days where it breaks your heart that you can't be there to hold their hand when something bad/sad has happened.
We ALL miss all the little things our friends, family, and co-workers take for granted: children's party's, 4th of July BBQ's, date night to see the newest movie out that everyone is raving about.
We ALL sit through the interrogations at family dinners and office party's of how much longer? Are you guys married yet? When will he/she be here?
That is the best thing about this site, we are ALL going through this roller coaster ride together. We find strength and hope in each other's progress, confirmation that there IS a light at the end of this long, dark tunnel. We also find comfort and support when it seems the tunnel is getting longer and darker. Nobody in our everyday lives can understand the wave of emotions this process puts us through, that's why we come here. To be with people that understand the struggle we are having, to answer the questions and concerns that keep us up at night and to hold our hands when we feel this journey will never end.
I personally would like to thank every person that has shared their knowledge, support and words of wisdom with James and myself. Some days it seems I have more questions than answers but at this site I have found people who are patient and more than willing to hold our hands and point us in the right direction because they too have been where we are now and know the frustration we are going through.
Special thank you to Nich-Nick for all the tutorials and assistance. You should write a book and call it the idiot's guide to K1.. Bet it would be a best seller.

What time was his medical? I ask because I was also there today Had I known before hand we could have split the gas.