MENA class of 04-08 ladies

[Sofiyya 1,687]

Hi, Jpaula! Long time, no see. Insha'allah, all is well with you and yours.

Well, I just wrote and then managed to delete, a long post. So, I'll just say a quick hello and add that it is nice to see old names. I have been mainly a lurker since around 2005. Our visa journey was much different than most here. In fact, when I found this forum I just assumed everyone would have a story similar to ours, having met and married in the US, hit an (ahem...) immigration snag and moved to MENA to apply for an I-601 waiver. I was amazed to learn that women (for the most part) were meeting MENA men on line and filing for them. So, despite the fact that we have immigration long behind us and that I rarely have anything to contribute here, I cannot help but peek in from time to time both to see if anyone is going through Algiers or filing a waiver and also out of totally nosy curiosity about how these relationships work, or don't. Apologies for the nosy part, but really, it remains fascinating to me. I wish everyone well and must say that, as a pretty quiet observer for years, I see this forum, despite a whole lot of crazy, as a sharp, supportive community for most people and seeing old members stick around is testament to that.

[PalestineMyHeart 1,897]

WOM for you

J

Awww back atcha

Well, I just wrote and then managed to delete, a long post. So, I'll just say a quick hello and add that it is nice to see old names. I have been mainly a lurker since around 2005. Our visa journey was much different than most here. In fact, when I found this forum I just assumed everyone would have a story similar to ours, having met and married in the US, hit an (ahem...) immigration snag and moved to MENA to apply for an I-601 waiver. I was amazed to learn that women (for the most part) were meeting MENA men on line and filing for them. So, despite the fact that we have immigration long behind us and that I rarely have anything to contribute here, I cannot help but peek in from time to time both to see if anyone is going through Algiers or filing a waiver and also out of totally nosy curiosity about how these relationships work, or don't. Apologies for the nosy part, but really, it remains fascinating to me. I wish everyone well and must say that, as a pretty quiet observer for years, I see this forum, despite a whole lot of crazy, as a sharp, supportive community for most people and seeing old members stick around is testament to that.

Nice to see you, too Jpaula - after longggg time !

[CasandraYounes 0]

Met in 2007 and filed CR1/K3, ended up doing the CR1 in 2008. Aziz has been here since Nov 09. I consider myself more of a newbie, but I do remember being on here when things were active with the MENA starters. I have more so been coming on to check things out and observe. I really do appreciate everyone posting their experience and insight. I mostly connect with old MENA V'jers on Facebook these days and have met wonderful ladies. Aziz and I are in the Removal of Conditions phase and are due to make our first trip back in less than 2 weeks. We are excited. Feels wierd living in FL since leaving San Antonio, but I do have a different appreciation for it. However, Aziz and I find ourselves wanting more city life and diversity. See a move perhaps in 3 years. Glad to see what everyone is up to these days.

[Mommy2ZaidnSalma 11]

So good to see everyone in here.

VJ 05'ers. Sof will be a citizen soon. We have no plans to change his name lol

Kids are great. Zaid is 4, Salma is 15 months, Sof and I are celebrating 7 years of marriage this July, and quite honestly, we couldnt be happier. Things are awesome.

[tnh9479 1]

The US paperwork was quick, but I had to get my senator involved as the packet Casa sent out with his interview date never showed. Senator gets involved and things happen like dominoes.

[PalestineMyHeart 1,897]

Wow quite of lot of members still around ! Nice to see you CasandraYounes and of course ZaidNSalma's Mommy