Our interview day...

[CBR 0]

Congratulations!! Sounds like overall it went really well. Have fun moving lol.

[Krikit 1,164]

Congratulations!! Sounds like overall it went really well. Have fun moving lol.

Oh, that's cold.

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Wrote on March 27th, 2008:

Interview day!! We woke to sunny skies and as soon as we left the hotel, we got a pretty heavy downpour of snow. We were the first ones at the US Consulate this morning. A couple arrived at the consulate, and as her cab drove off she screamed 'OMG! MY PURSE IS IN THE CAB WITH MY PASSPORT IN IT!!'..........POOR THEM! They did track it back though in time to get in the building.

At exactly 7:30am, the doors were opened and we were first in line. I don't know why it NEVER crossed my mind to bring ID, but I didn't have it. I was like "PEACE OUT STEVE, SEE YA BACK AT THE HOTEL" and Steve was left standing looking dumbstruck. I came back to the hotel and was in a brainfart. Where WAS my passport??? I don't know. I still don't know. I just couldn't leave Steve there alone, so I grabbed my MS drivers licence and headed back down to the consulate. Got taken through security and went downstairs to wait for the elevator, which was to be at 8:05am.

At 8:05am, the security guard came down and we were called up to get in the elevator. The security told me my 'husband' was already at gate 9. I walked in the room and there Steve stood-SO relieved to see me!!!

Thank God I did come back because I had to write a letter stating that I am free, clear and willing to marry him. Steve handed over all of the paperwork requested, no evidence though. She said we were approved and then we waited for him to be called for fingerprints, and pay his $131 American cash. He then waited for his interview, which was like 1 minute long or something.

I did not go in with him for that. They asked him:

-How we met

-When we decided to marry

-Why he decided to move down there (south)

-What is he going to do for work

-Has he ever been arrested

Simple enough, eh? So, we left with HUGE smiles on our faces and came back to the hotel (now it wasn't snowing, figures) and called EVERYONE!

Word to the wise, as most of you know, DO NO BRING BRIEFCASES!! ONLY BRING CLEAR BAGS-no electronics, including the remote for your car that is on your keychain. DON'T leave your purse or other belongings in the cab

The better organized you are, the better. I placed each separate document in its own malina folder, well labeled-they were impressed.

Now we have to get moved. I just reserved the U-pack moving company. Thankfully our rate went down about $200!!! I have less than two weeks to get everything packed up. Steve will be working another 5 days & he'll be done! We should be back home (to my home) by April 15th. We have one month & 9 days to plan the entire wedding.........EEK!!!

Blessings,

Libby

Hey, guess what....while you are trying to cross over the border on April 14....I will be at the u.s. embassay having my interview. I'm really happy for you even though you went through alittle tension...all is well. Good luck to you and your life in the u.s. Take care.

Maria