2005 - 2007 UK Filers *Only*

[flutter95 4]

Its approaching two years for me also. I was bored this morning and started filling out my I751 then thought...I have three more months....why am I doing this now? I guess I must miss those 10 months of fretting over my AOS, checking USCIS everyday, on Visa Journey every day, opening the mailbox with anticipation and closing it with disappointment. It gave my life meaning.

On the other hand, its great here and have no plans to live in the UK again. I agree about the winters, especially here in New York. My first winter here I had no understanding of what 0 F meant. -17C is the answer and frickin cold...it felt like a burning sensation it was so cold. I joined a footie team in the March of 2007 and showed up to the first game straight from work with only shorts and tshirt in my bag. I soon put my work shirt back on under the team jersey, then put my hat on and scarf and gloves. I wanted my long woolen coat too but it would have severely hampered my performance. I may move to SoCal too in the near future!!!!

I DID move to SoCal - got tired of the northwestern PA winters and moved out to San Diego 6 months ago! lol.

About to remove conditions, yay the angst begins!

[*julez* 124]

So nice to see you around here again flutter, and to hear that you are enjoying life in these United States! Good luck with removing conditions.

[fozzie 41]

I DID move to SoCal - got tired of the northwestern PA winters and moved out to San Diego 6 months ago! lol.

About to remove conditions, yay the angst begins!

Ahh San Diego. 75 degrees everyday right? Lauren and I are definitely considering SoCal, 6 months ago would have been the perfect time to move too. Maybe after I am done with immigration we will move, can't be dealing with the hassle of a change of address in the midst of filing!!

[essjay 0]

Hey all. I am dipping my toe back in after a somewhat more than brief absence!! Time flies.....

[*julez* 124]

Good to see you essjay! Welcome back to the fold.

[essjay 0]

Thanks. I feel like a newbie all over again....

[*julez* 124]

Is it time for you to lift conditions now?

[essjay 0]

In a few months, yup! In 2007, the Embassy told me I would get a 10 yr GC on entry as we would have been married for more than 2 yrs at the time of our entry. However, POE said 2 yrs as the visa in the passport was dated days before our 2 yr anniversary, even though we entered the States after our 2 yr anniversary. I was so annoyed I disappeared off the forum - I couldn't bear the word "immigration"!

But I'm back!

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

Hey essjay -- great to see you again! That sucks about your having to lift conditions even though you didn't really have too. Was there no way to correct it after entry?

But welcome to the decrepit old-timers thread!

[English Muffin 59]

But welcome to the decrepit old-timers thread!

You speak for yourself.

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

But welcome to the decrepit old-timers thread!

You speak for yourself.

Okay, sexy and still-relevant old-timers thread then.

[essjay 0]

Hey essjay -- great to see you again! That sucks about your having to lift conditions even though you didn't really have too. Was there no way to correct it after entry?

But welcome to the decrepit old-timers thread!

Hi there elmcitymaven. Decrepit and old... Now I really do feel great! It's good to see so many familiar names around.

I looked into it and found I could appeal but it would cost a fortune and could take 3 yrs. Removal of conditions and 2 yrs seemed the simple, but more irritating option. It's brought me back here though

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

That does suck. You have to pay for their mistake? Yeah, I can see why the path of least resistance looks so appealing then!

[essjay 0]

That does suck. You have to pay for their mistake? Yeah, I can see why the path of least resistance looks so appealing then!

I'm just hoping the path stays reasonably flat and downhill

[Leney 0]

Ah ha! I found the cool kids table. Gis a hug! I missed you chickens!