Long-time Lurker, First-time Poster from BC, Canada

[maribear 0]

Hey everyone,

I'm new here and just wanted to say hi. I've been reading up on a lot of topics as we "make the visa journey", and have found this website extremely helpful. I'm not very familiar with forums, so I haven't posted anything until now.

My fiance lives just outside of Kansas City, Missouri. We're hoping I'll get there before October, but we'll see. I live just outside of Victoria, BC, Canada. In case you're wondering, since we're always asked, we met through my ex-husband (which is always super-awkward to explain). We've known each other "online" for about 9 years, and have been an item for about a year and a half. He manages a courier company, and I manage a group home.

My family is NOT thrilled about me moving away, and have been using a lot of scare tactics to try and change my mind. so its been difficult due to the lack of support. But we're pretty patient people, and we know this is right for us. I was last there in the beginning of February, and he was last here in May.

Thanks again to everyone for being so vocal about sharing your successes and challenges. Its been very helpful both logistically and psychologically And it encourages lurkers like me to share too!

[littlepoem 0]

Hey everyone,

I'm new here and just wanted to say hi. I've been reading up on a lot of topics as we "make the visa journey", and have found this website extremely helpful. I'm not very familiar with forums, so I haven't posted anything until now.

My fiance lives just outside of Kansas City, Missouri. We're hoping I'll get there before October, but we'll see. I live just outside of Victoria, BC, Canada. In case you're wondering, since we're always asked, we met through my ex-husband (which is always super-awkward to explain). We've known each other "online" for about 9 years, and have been an item for about a year and a half. He manages a courier company, and I manage a group home.

My family is NOT thrilled about me moving away, and have been using a lot of scare tactics to try and change my mind. so its been difficult due to the lack of support. But we're pretty patient people, and we know this is right for us. I was last there in the beginning of February, and he was last here in May.

Thanks again to everyone for being so vocal about sharing your successes and challenges. Its been very helpful both logistically and psychologically And it encourages lurkers like me to share too!

Hi Maribear...welcome to VJ..I am from Langley, B.C. and have been in the U.S. since 2005. My parents were not thrilled that I was moving either...I understood where they were coming from. My son went to Germany to play professional hockey and even though I knew he would be back it devastated me. We all have to do what we have to do. I am sure your family will come around and be happy for you!! Good luck and welcome!

[maritoni 3]

Hi and welcome to Vj,may you have a smooth visa journey..

[essjay 0]

Welcome lurker!! Thank you for sharing with us and good luck with the rest of your journey....

[Arabella 4]

Hey everyone,

I'm new here and just wanted to say hi. I've been reading up on a lot of topics as we "make the visa journey", and have found this website extremely helpful. I'm not very familiar with forums, so I haven't posted anything until now.

My fiance lives just outside of Kansas City, Missouri. We're hoping I'll get there before October, but we'll see. I live just outside of Victoria, BC, Canada. In case you're wondering, since we're always asked, we met through my ex-husband (which is always super-awkward to explain). We've known each other "online" for about 9 years, and have been an item for about a year and a half. He manages a courier company, and I manage a group home.

My family is NOT thrilled about me moving away, and have been using a lot of scare tactics to try and change my mind. so its been difficult due to the lack of support. But we're pretty patient people, and we know this is right for us. I was last there in the beginning of February, and he was last here in May.

Thanks again to everyone for being so vocal about sharing your successes and challenges. Its been very helpful both logistically and psychologically And it encourages lurkers like me to share too!

Hello and welcome.

My fiance is also from Canada and his family thinks he is crazy for wanting to move to the US (they love their healthcare and Tim Horton's lol). We're here to provide you some support- so check out the Canadian forums for others going through the same thing!

[Carlawarla 1]

Hi! *waving from St. Louis Missouri*

Welcome to VJ!

Check out the Canada Forum here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showforum=93

Also lots of info on the VJ Wiki page:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=191858

[maribear 0]

Thanks everyone for the welcome!

I have definitely been checking out those Canada forums - really really helpful!! Definitely the healthcare thing is an issue for my family, but moreso they haven't been happy with the whole economic crisis thing.

(I personally will miss the Timmies - I think my fiance already does! haha!)

[Nagishkaw 510]

Hello and Welcome aboard!

[maribear 0]

*Waves to St. Louis!*

That's so cool! Where are you from CarlaWarla? I know Canada, but province?

[Carlawarla 1]

*Waves to St. Louis!*

That's so cool! Where are you from CarlaWarla? I know Canada, but province?

I'm a prairie girl....Saskatoon Saskatchewan!

[TimandJoyce 1]

Welcome to VJ!!! I'm also an Island girl!! Born and raised in the Comox Valley. I just moved down to SC a little over a week ago, and am getting married 3 weeks from now. Hope to hear from you lots and how your journey is going.

I hear you on the medical and Tim Hortons!! Oh well, small price to pay I guess. Course, the other thing I'm missing in the lower temperatures, and relatively no humidity Then again, I just might be liking this winter!!