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My advice... calm down. Give it some time to pass. You can't make a decision with a hot head, or with the hurt raging that you feel right now. Not saying that the hurt will magically go away, just that I'm sure you feel very raw right now... and that's not the best condition to be in for a decision this big. So give it time. I do believe that a couple who both truly love each other can work through this. Does she truly love you? None of us can tell you that.

As for the age difference, to each their own. I personally could never be with a guy 30 years older than me, but I do know that there's a lot of sucessful couples with large age differences on here so... some of em work. ;)

Edited by Angilla

8/10/08:

---seperated---

K-1 highlights (more details in profile):

11/24/06: NOA1 (Day 3)

12/19/06: NOA2 (Day 28)

2/28/07: Interview: approved! (Day 99)

4/15/07: Married, in a noreaster (Day 146)

AOS highlights (more details in profile, too):

6/20/07: AOS, EAD, and AP mailed

6/26/07: NOA1 (Day 6)

7/14/07: Biometrics (Day 24)

7/23/07: Recieved AOS RFE (dated 7/17) for W-2s, mailed them out the next day (Day 33)

7/27/07: RFE response received, processing resumed (Day 37)

8/14/07: AOS transferred to CSC (Day 45)

8/21/07: CSC received/is processing AOS (Day 52)

8/29/07: Welcome notice mailed! (Day 60)

8/31/07: Card production ordered! (Day 62)

9/11/07: Greencard in hand! (Day 73)

Note to self: lifting of conditions: May 25th, 2009

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Since when is life guaranteed to follow statistical data? I'm not saying that it's not a logical assumption to say a younger person has a longer life expectancy than an older one, but saying so to someone in a situation of heartache is socially retarded imo. One could say 'what do you have in common, life goals, etc....not hey you're gonna die sooner so why bother?'

Sorry, this is just my over-analyzing everything. I am somewhat worried about the 10 year age-gap between me and my younger bride, so when I see 30 years . . .I love my gal so much, that I must think of such things because her life without me would be very difficult because I believe that she loves me with her whole heart. So in my opinion such thoughts are the OPPOSITE of socially retarded, but are based upon love and devotion.

You are correct, life isn't necessarily going to follow statistical data, but in my opinion, statistics are a pretty good way of judging things. They actually look at things in a relatively positive light in my opinion, throwing out the morbid thoughts such as being run-over by a Mack Truck on the day after your wedding etc.

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Well that sucks Mike.

They always say "what goes around comes around"

I think 30 years is too big of an age difference in MO.

I dont see how you could have anything in common.

Best of luck what ever you decide. In my OP she is just to young for you. That is my brutal honest comment. She is probley just in a place where she is beginning her life as an adult and you have too many years on here to understand that. You have already done what she is just starting to explore.

I agree with pink roses, Mike. As much as she is regretful (and I believe she is sincere), it shows that she is unsure about a lot of things. You don't have to be bitter or blame yourself or her, just be solemn and rational and let her go. It doesn't mean you don't love her - just that you've accepted that this relationship would lead to unhappiness for both. You both deserve happiness.

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This is what I would do: a kiss - forgive; 15mins of kisses time to scratch the head and walk away. I've spent time in China and this is my take: the guys who had girlfriends who spent time teaching them their lang/culture - strong relationships, the ones who just wanted to learn English and have fun - please refer to the 15mins of kissing. Mutual love-respect, it seems from your post that you know what you have to do but are just upset about the money you wasted. Your call - good luck

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: China
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Actually, she would prefer it if I moved to China, believe it or not. I spent two months in China with her this summer and it was the greatest two months of my life. I am certain it was because he is an American man. There is one American in a student body of >10,000 students and she decides to make friends with him and then some. Although I do believe her naivete also contributed to the situation. Many Chinese girls are not accostumed to the tactics of American men. But that is not an excuse, she was not compelled or intimidated to do this. She could have easily said "no". Alcohol was not a factor.

The big question is can I put up with a long term relationship with a girl living in China or move there. The answer to both of those questions is probably "no". So I end up with the choice of leaving her or trusting her enough to bring her to the USA. (gulp)

Mike

1) do you think she'll still want to be with you if you don't plan to live in the U.S.? I don't mean to cast aspersions at all, but presumably she already has plans to come to the U.S. with you, and changing that would be a big shock.

2) Why are you so certain that the problem is just because he was an American man? I mean, if C. cheated on me, I wouldn't be thinking that the problem was Canadian women per se, but with fidelity in general.

3) Are you certain that she wasn't coerced? Had she been drinking? (Whether the latter is a problem is for you to decide, of course, but probably worth keeping in mind.)

We are the poster children for chain migration!

 

K-1 Visa

10/13/06 - NOA1

01/25/07 - NOA2

02/12/07 - NVC sent petition to Guangzhou consulate

04/27/07 - Packet 3 received

06/17/07 - Packet 4 received

07/05/07 - Interview - Passed!

07/07/07 - Received K-1 visa

03/20/08 - Received 2 year Green Card

02/21/10 - Received 10 Year Green Card

10/18/11 - Sent N-400

03/22/12 - Sworn in as USC

IR-5 for parents

03/23/12 - Sent I-130

03/29/12 - NOA1

06/29/12 - NOA2

07/23/12 - NVC Received

08/10/12 - Received NVC Case No. and IIN

08/21/12 - AOS Fee Bill Received

08/27/12 - AOS Fee Bill Paid

09/04/12 - GZO numbers received

09/04/12 - AOS E-Mailed

09/06/12 - IV Fee Paid

09/06/12 - DS-230 E-Mailed

09/18/12 - Case Complete

11/01/12 - Interview - Passed

11/08/12 - Received IR-5 visa

F2-B for Brother & Sister

08/28/13 - NOA1

12/24/13 - NOA2

01/15/19 - Welcome letter

02/28/19 - Case Complete

06/20/19 - Interview letter

07/17-18/19 - Interview - Passed

07/31/19 - Received F2-B visa

 

 

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She was probably looking for a man her age.

*January 24 2006 - mailed in I129-F petition

*January 25 2006 - I129-F received at CSC

*January 30 2006 - packet returned.....arggggggggg we forgot one signature!!

*January 31 2006 - sent I129-F back to the CSC, hope we did not forget anything else

*February 1 2006 - I129-F received at CSC again

*February 3 2006 - NOA1

*April 20 2006 - NOA2!!!!!

*April 24 2006 - Touched!

*May 15 2006 - NVC received petition today!

*May 17 2006 - Case left NVC today!!

*May 30 2006 - Received Packet 3 from Vancouver!

*May 30 2006 - Faxed back Packet 3!!

*June 6 2006 - Received packet 4!

*June 20 2006 - Medical in Saskatoon

*June 28 2006 - Interview in Vancouver!!

*June 28 2006 - GOT THE VISA!!!*June 30 2006 - Moving day!

*July 3 2006 - Home at last!!

*July 28 2006 - married!

*September 13 2006 - Mailed AOS/EAD package

*September 25 2006 - Received NOA for AOS/EAD

*October 6 2006 - Biometrics appointments

*October 10 2006 - Touched!

*October 19 2006 - Transferred to CSC!

*October 26 2006 - Received by CSC

*October 27 2006 - Touched

*October 28 2006 - Touched again

*October 31 2006 - Touched again

*November 2 2006 - Touched again

*November 3 2006- and another touch

*November 7 2006- touched

*November 7 2006 - My case approved, still waiting for kids!

*November 8 2006 - Touched my case again

*November 13 2006 - Greencard arrived...yeah I can work!

*November 14 2006 - Touched my case again

*January 2007 - RFE for kids Greencard.

*February 2007 - kids medical and sent in RFE

*February 2007 - Received kids greencards

Posted (edited)

I hate to say this. Because it's preachy and after all she is an adult.

But.........I will.

I really feel that you don't have any business being involved with a young girl with little or no sexual experiences. First you are gonna immigrate her here and then you are not because she made out with some guy and you don't trust her?

You seem like a nice guy, but it seems pretty clear that it's all about your feelings and what you want and not much thought about her.

She may be quite confused and is looking at you as a father figure.

She "confessed" this to you and what do you do?

You post it in a public forum for all to see!!!

What a betrayal of her. She'd probably feel doubly ashamed, knowing all these people in here now know about what she did!!!!

I suggest you break off all contact with her and don't waste anymore of her time.

Edited by jane2005

2001 Met

2005 Married

I-485/I-130

12/06/2006-------Mailed I-130/1-485

12/16/2006--------Recieved NOA 1 (I-130 & I-485)

12/18/2006--------Touched I-130/I-485

01/20/2007--------Biometrics

05/10/2007 -- Interview, Approved!

05/22/2007 GREEN CARD arrives!!!

02/2009 - File to lift conditions

I-765

12/14/2006--- Mailed EAD App.

01/20/2007--- Biometrics

02/09/2005-------Sent in request to Congressional office for assistance with expediting EAD.

02/13/2007 -------- EAD Approved!

02/26/2007 - ------EAD received

Removal of Conditions:

05/12/2009 -- Overnighted application by USPS express mail (VSC).

05/14/2009 -- Green Card expired.

05/23/2009 --- Check cleared bank.

05/26/2009 -- Received NOA (NOA date May 15, 2009, guess they aren't deporting me).

05/29/2009- Biometrics Notice date

06/01/2009- Received Biometrics Letter

06/18/2009 - Biometrics

09/23/2009 - date of decision to approve (letter received), just waiting for card. No online updates whatsoever.

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Jim Clark, the 62-year-old founder of Netscape, is in a relationship with Kristy Hinze (a 26-year-old). For you Americans, that's a 36 year difference.

Kristy%20Hinze%2019.jpg

and im positive she married him for his wonderful personality, dashing looks, and unmatchable sexual prowess. :lol:

Can you say cha-chiiiiiiiing???????????

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We do need to know why she told you about it, that should be your first question to her if you don't already know what her reason was. Sorry if I came away a bit harsh above, but i became a bit P/Oed reading some of the comments, especially the ones putting her down for cheating and telling you to walk away.

2001 Met

2005 Married

I-485/I-130

12/06/2006-------Mailed I-130/1-485

12/16/2006--------Recieved NOA 1 (I-130 & I-485)

12/18/2006--------Touched I-130/I-485

01/20/2007--------Biometrics

05/10/2007 -- Interview, Approved!

05/22/2007 GREEN CARD arrives!!!

02/2009 - File to lift conditions

I-765

12/14/2006--- Mailed EAD App.

01/20/2007--- Biometrics

02/09/2005-------Sent in request to Congressional office for assistance with expediting EAD.

02/13/2007 -------- EAD Approved!

02/26/2007 - ------EAD received

Removal of Conditions:

05/12/2009 -- Overnighted application by USPS express mail (VSC).

05/14/2009 -- Green Card expired.

05/23/2009 --- Check cleared bank.

05/26/2009 -- Received NOA (NOA date May 15, 2009, guess they aren't deporting me).

05/29/2009- Biometrics Notice date

06/01/2009- Received Biometrics Letter

06/18/2009 - Biometrics

09/23/2009 - date of decision to approve (letter received), just waiting for card. No online updates whatsoever.

Posted (edited)

Or he could go there and have a "talk" with the guy she was making out with. That'd be interesting.

I am just kidding though, now in retrospect, I feel even worse about how harsh I was.

Mike, I am sure it was painful for you to find out about the making out with this other guy.

Maybe the two of you need to talk more about what happened and why. If she does come to the US, it might be hard on your relationship, if you are always worried about her taking up with another guy.

It does sound though like she makes you really happy (or rather did until the making out thing).

Maybe the two of you can remain friends and at some point in the relationship, you might want to get re-engaged.

Edited by jane2005

2001 Met

2005 Married

I-485/I-130

12/06/2006-------Mailed I-130/1-485

12/16/2006--------Recieved NOA 1 (I-130 & I-485)

12/18/2006--------Touched I-130/I-485

01/20/2007--------Biometrics

05/10/2007 -- Interview, Approved!

05/22/2007 GREEN CARD arrives!!!

02/2009 - File to lift conditions

I-765

12/14/2006--- Mailed EAD App.

01/20/2007--- Biometrics

02/09/2005-------Sent in request to Congressional office for assistance with expediting EAD.

02/13/2007 -------- EAD Approved!

02/26/2007 - ------EAD received

Removal of Conditions:

05/12/2009 -- Overnighted application by USPS express mail (VSC).

05/14/2009 -- Green Card expired.

05/23/2009 --- Check cleared bank.

05/26/2009 -- Received NOA (NOA date May 15, 2009, guess they aren't deporting me).

05/29/2009- Biometrics Notice date

06/01/2009- Received Biometrics Letter

06/18/2009 - Biometrics

09/23/2009 - date of decision to approve (letter received), just waiting for card. No online updates whatsoever.

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This is sad, but at least you know now and not when you get her here to the states and then realize. My opinion is that trust is a major factor in a relationship. A relationship should never revolve around chances. That is crazy. I think its best to call it off. Do not let her talk you into another chance. It would take once for me to say see you later. I am so sorry that this happening to you. You deserve someone better than that. I dont care if she told you or not. Tell her to go ahead and be with that other man.

Sorry if this is harsh. I have gone through this before and I didnt tolerate it nor will I ever. I would never do that to my woman and I hope she never does that to me, otherwise its over.

Take care of yourself and please think about you in this situation not her. She may cry but oh well. In time you will feel better that you moved on.

Take care buddy

7/4/05 - Met

4/16/06 - Went to Visit her in Manila

4/18/06 - Proposed to her at Baloy Beach Resort, Zambales, Subic Bay

4/27/06 - Sent to Nebraska Service Center

5/02/06 - I-129F Filed

10/17/06 - Petition approved in California Service Center and sent to NVC in New Hampshire

12/11/06 - NVC New Hampshire Received Case (FINALLY)!!!!!!

12/12/06 - Called today and got our MNL2006845xxx

12/19/06 - Case Arrive in Manila

02/28/07 - K-1 Packet arrived to my sweety

03/26/07 - CFO Seminar/needs to go back to after interview for sticker

03/29/07 - St Lukes Medical.

04/03/07 - Arrived for second time to be with my sweetheart....

04/11/07 - Interview Date----PASSED with flying colors......St Lukes was a little pain..but we fought em...

05/12/07 - My baby and I got home today POE Seattle Flight home arrived at 11:45AM.

Flight from Manila to Seoul was great, then a 12 hour layover in Seoul, that sucked big time. Flight to Seattle from Seoul was long and the plane was warm too. Once we got to Seattle it was so worth it.

06/08/07 - Got married in Everett WA

07/19/07 - Filed for AOS

10/15/07 - NOA for AOS

12/06/07 - Interview for Green Card approved in Seattle, good for 2 years.

12/18/07 - Green Card in the mail...wooo hoooo...will apply in 2 years for conditions removal.

07/01/08 - We had our first baby..Renae Sofia Reynolds 8 lbs 3oz-C-Section.

Posted
We do need to know why she told you about it, that should be your first question to her if you don't already know what her reason was. Sorry if I came away a bit harsh above, but i became a bit P/Oed reading some of the comments, especially the ones putting her down for cheating and telling you to walk away.

Yes, don't put her down for cheating and don't walk away. Instead, host a party in her honor and raise her on a pedestal. After all, she deserves it! :unsure:

 

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