Dianalorena

I wanted to share something funny that happened (well, now it's funny) when I traveled with my extension letter.
due to COVID we didn't exit the country until this year, and honestly I was also a bit worried, even if I didn't have a reason to.
my fiance and I traveled to Costa Rica and when coming back through Houston, the immigration officer tells me to follow him to the dreaded
back office. 
 I just panicked inside during those five minutes that felt like an hour, until another officer yells my name,
and in a nonchalant way he yells from across the room: ''it's cool you're good to go. you were illegal at some point, that's all'' 
 
He meant those damn two days I overstayed on my tourist VISA back in 2016. Coming to bite me in the butt, yet again !
I sighed in relief and exited the office as quickly as possible 😛 
Don't mess with Immigration, guys. don't mess with Texas. 

At this point I might as well should! 
 
typo 😛 

I'm so sorry you're going through this ❤️ I do hope things go well for you 

Congratulations! You must be ecstatic. I would love to ask you a few questions about your divorce waiver, would you mind if I DM'd you?

This was implemented a week after my interview, ha. 
BUT as I'm divorced, I assumed my interview was going to happen either way. 
I truly hope this means cases start to move a bit more efficiently. 

thank you! I'm still scared because it's an emotional process overall, I want to make sure I have everything I need.
it's not even heartbreak anymore, just being exhausted and frustrated mostly. but ready to have this part over.

Hey guys! 
 
I figured it would be cool to share some of the books and podcasts (or other resources)  that are helping you in your journey, either with emotional growth, to be able to wait it out, to ground yourself through the stress, etc. 
 
these are some of mine: 
 
books
*the body keeps the score -Bessel Van Der Kolk
* adult children of emotionally immature parents- Lindsay C Gibson  
* running on empty - Jonice Webb 
* burnout -Emily Nagoski
* Atlas of the heart by Brené Brown 
(Daring greatly was very good too) 
 
podcasts 
* I weigh - Jamel's Jamil 
* where should we begin ? -Esther Perel
* unlocking us -Brené Brown 
* dare to lead - Brené Brown 
 
what are some of your favorites? 

Ah yes, aquatic coffins 
 
there's  a woman on a sell group here in Texas, asking 10k for a used one. The comments were priceless. 
 

Ah yes, aquatic coffins 
 
there's  a woman on a sell group here in Texas, asking 10k for a used one. The comments were priceless. 
 

Ah yes, aquatic coffins 
 
there's  a woman on a sell group here in Texas, asking 10k for a used one. The comments were priceless. 
 

Just watched part 2 of the tell all on the Discovery+ app. No spoilers except this truth was spoken to Ben:

Toldja!   

Thank you!
 My interviewer was a bit suspicious at first about the time we spent apart while married (2017-2018) but once I explained the timeline and showed the supporting documents he realized I left the country instead of overstaying my tourist visa. (Well, I accidentally overstayed by 2-4 days, which snowballed into me not being able to travel to see him. But pretty obvious I didn't stay to adjust from the inside) 
He chuckled and told me that is so rare, but also to him proved that I wasn't doing this for immigration purposes, and that's when he removed my conditions, I was so relieved! 

he did seem happy I had the affidavit and added them to my file. encouraged me to go for citizenship as soon as I qualify. Overall it was honestly a pretty great experience, Even though I knew I wasn't doing something fraudulent it's still a scary process! 

That HE filed for divorce and quickly married someone else is quite strong evidence in your favor.  Documentation of the current, ongoing communication and photos with his family would be a nice touch, frosting on the cake, so to speak.
 
 

I just came out of my interview, conditions removed, baby! 
That was a fantastic interview all and all, honestly. couldn't be more impressed with USCIS San Antonio  

I just came out of my interview, conditions removed, baby! 
That was a fantastic interview all and all, honestly. couldn't be more impressed with USCIS San Antonio  

Conditions removed! 
😎 Mexican Martini in hand 
 

See that's insane. I guess to them you become a  US citizen with a "*" next to it, or maybe a bob SquarePants sticker. 

that sucks, I'm so sorry!
hopefully the interview (or a waiver) is around the corner. this is so very draining 

I'm really sorry to read all this cruel situation, considering the amount of trust and dependency we give to our husbands when we come to this country.
 
All the evidence point to a solid case, Good luck everything would be fine!
 
ANIMOS!!

Picture is fine, and you are both official and accomplished.

I want to thank you guys for reminding me of the certified copy! 
I was able to pick it up form the district clerk's office after a round of confusing phone calls. they added a shiny star along with the signature, which makes me feel very official and accomplished.
(no sensitive data shows in my picture, but let me know if I'm not allowed to share this to remove it) 

I want to thank you guys for reminding me of the certified copy! 
I was able to pick it up form the district clerk's office after a round of confusing phone calls. they added a shiny star along with the signature, which makes me feel very official and accomplished.
(no sensitive data shows in my picture, but let me know if I'm not allowed to share this to remove it) 

MSC here baby!
My timeline so far: 
July 2020- Applied to remove conditions with divorce degree
August 2020 Got my first extension, cried a little 
August 2021 Got my biometrics appointment 
January 2022 Got my second extension, cried a little more 
March 2022 Got my interview assigned for March 31st. 
planning to cry a lot more once I am done, that's for sure! 
 
 

I wanted to share something funny that happened (well, now it's funny) when I traveled with my extension letter.
due to COVID we didn't exit the country until this year, and honestly I was also a bit worried, even if I didn't have a reason to.
my fiance and I traveled to Costa Rica and when coming back through Houston, the immigration officer tells me to follow him to the dreaded
back office. 
 I just panicked inside during those five minutes that felt like an hour, until another officer yells my name,
and in a nonchalant way he yells from across the room: ''it's cool you're good to go. you were illegal at some point, that's all'' 
 
He meant those damn two days I overstayed on my tourist VISA back in 2016. Coming to bite me in the butt, yet again !
I sighed in relief and exited the office as quickly as possible 😛 
Don't mess with Immigration, guys. don't mess with Texas.