anyone thought of just moving to their loved ones country?

[jackiechesco 1]

Absolutely! In fact, I am planning to leave my job and buy a plane ticket to Brazil as we speak. Good luck with everything!

[carolynhotstuff 252]

I would love to move to Pakistan to be with my husband but I have a 12 year old and his father will not let me move him out of the Country.

[B_J 2,752]

Definitely have thought of moving there; but there's that problem of money. Moving there would mean finding a job for the present time and somehow having money saved up for retirement in 20 years. I just cant see it happening.

But if I win the lottery..... I'm on the next plane out of here.

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

I've thought it about, but only as a last resort. I've been to Vietnam enough times to know why many people try so desperately to leave. They love the country and the people, but they hate the poverty, and they hate the corrupt oppressive government.

It's also difficult to find work there. Most Americans living there teach English since it's one of the few areas where there is a high demand for foreigners. Vietnamese people want to learn English from native speakers, and they'll pay more to do so.

I've thought about living there after retirement, but it would be complicated. Vietnam is one of the few countries where SSA will NOT send your retirement benefit checks. They might send your check to the US consulate for you to pick up, but you need to convince the US government that there's a compelling interest for the United States in doing so.

[san diego 407]

I did think about it. The only problem was that I have a 10 year old daughter from my first marriage in US that is dependent on me. In fact, I promised to my fiancee that if there is a problem with K1 I will stay in Russia permanently. In Russia for example all you need to do is get married to your fiancee. You get permanent residentship automatically, including permit to work.

[Daniel&Theary 30]

We have decided that when I retire in 8 yrs we will move to her country atleast part time. I would move there now but I do not think I could make the money I make here in Cambodia. Do not get me wrong I love my country but I hate my government.

[Aztec&Taino 144]

Just putting it out there. I sometimes feel so sad being away from the person that I love with all my heart(Sorry for sounding corny) that sometimes I feel maybe I should just go with him to his country or somewhere else. have any of you thought of that. Going insane here!!!!

I think this is an option that many of us did think about when considering the options. However, the US offers much better educational and economic opportunities that many other countries in the world. Therefore, the choice was clear. Patience is a sane person's best friend.

[Carlos' Wife 9]

Last year I felt EXACTLY how you feel right now. Exactly! Please know that there is an end to this madness and you will be with your loved one in the future. This process is tough and I remember being so sad and also so angry sometimes that we just couldn't be together in the USA!

Last week my husband received his Visa

Hang in there.

[Dumb/Dumber 61]

Just putting it out there. I sometimes feel so sad being away from the person that I love with all my heart(Sorry for sounding corny) that sometimes I feel maybe I should just go with him to his country or somewhere else. have any of you thought of that. Going insane here!!!!

Yes, of course, because he is my life, but Turkey is a very hard country. I did live with him and his family for 6 weeks. They are wonderful. I will move there if his visa is not approved.

[elya 17]

I did think about it. The only problem was that I have a 10 year old daughter from my first marriage in US that is dependent on me. In fact, I promised to my fiancee that if there is a problem with K1 I will stay in Russia permanently. In Russia for example all you need to do is get married to your fiancee. You get permanent residentship automatically, including permit to work.

Still have apply with a ton of paperwork and certificates - criminal history and mental health among others - and still takes 6-12 months to get said permanent residency and work permit, though. And if you were in the country on another visa (i.e. valid work permit) at the time of marriage, you can't stay while your adjustment of status is pending unless you have another valid status for the duration of the wait.

We were seriously looking into it but it looked like the process would be equally tough either way so we figured we'd go back to the place we both love more than any place in the world and the place where we first met... of course, now that we're over a year and a half into the K-1 process (almost 3 years since he had to leave the U.S.) I can't say I never wish we had started the process in the opposite direction, although we would still eventually want to live here and not in Russia.

[pursegal21 0]

I have thought about that many times, but It just wouldnt work right now. I have too many ties here my career. If its any comfort (i dont kno where u r in your journey) but after the grueling 5-6 month wait for the NOA2 is over, it will start to move a little faster. If u can maybe u should visit to take the edge off. Thats what I did.

[Mrs Green 6]

Days like today it is so hard being away from my family.

[Fofochinho73 8]

We've considered this many times, especially with the great economic upturn in the past few years in Brasil. However, after many conversations we decided that the US is one of the best places to raise a family. We want lots of kids so that's a huge factor.

Good luck in your decision!

[cardigans5 43]

I'm going to have to wait 6 months to a year for my fiance to get here. As much as that sucks I see it as a drop in bucket in spending the next 20 or 30 years with her. You just have to keep your eye on the prize.

[Lisa & Vinko 9]

I've considered it just like many others to leave everything here to be there with him, but I did not want to leave my two little ones. Patience paid off and he will be here on April 22, so I get to have it all!