Let's cheer each other on!!

[abbi627 43]

Hey guys,

Just thought I would do a little cheerleading here.

For those of you in AP - let's get that visa issued any day now!!!

For those of you with an interview coming up: You are almost there - and let's all send good thoughts and prayers your way for a successful intereview

For those of you waiting for your interview date: You could hear something any day now - don't give up!

For those of you waiting at earlier stages in the journey: every day brings you one day closer to being together forever

For those of us who are just filing: One day we will be where the rest of you are. The rest of you are our role models and we learn from you - so let's all cheer each other on and be there for each other. Because other people in our lives probably don't really get it what we are going through. No matter where we are in the process we all long for the day when our husband/fiance gets off that plane here in the USA. We may all be in different stages - but we are all in the same journey.

And for those of you who have their husbands/fiances here in the US - YAY!!!!!!!!!!! Your dedication and patience has paid off. Congrats!!!!

[ShirahBet 42]

You're such a good cheerleader!

[Hanan6415 1]

Thank you! People dont get it and I am tired of explaining it.

[abbi627 43]

You are so right - people don't get it. Some mean well they just don't understand. Some maybe not so well-meaning. I get these:

It should only take a few weeks

He could get a vistors visa if he wanted to

How come you are the one who always has to go there

If he really wanted to be with you he would find a way to get here

The process isn't that difficult - I know someone from (insert country here) and they were here in a very short time - something must be wrong if it takes that long

I could go on....but you get the picture and I'm sure you have all heard it. That's why I say we should be cheerleaders for each other.

GO TEAM MENA!!!! (ok I'm a little tired and feeling silly tonight but better than whining I guess LOL)

[RFQ 110]

One day at a time Prayers and good thoughts, and cheers!

You can count on us to not ask any of the above questions or other such things like "When is your husband/fiance going to get here?"

[Simo-Britt 0]

What about those of us in AP because we need a cosponsor and we asked everyone and we hit a dead end, we have nobody and I the (petitioner) need to move to Morocco...what's my cheer after 9/10 months of waiting.

[Happytobe 164]

All of those questions have caused a rift between me and some of my acquaintances. But oh well! As sad as I am that there are others going through this, I enjoy the company! Thank you ladies for understanding! I know the MENA women can get catty sometimes, but we are there for each other when it matters. Woot-woot! Get our loved ones home!

[relshamy 11]

Thank you so much for the support. It was definitely needed!!! Good luck to all of you.!!!

[RFQ 110]

What about those of us in AP because we need a cosponsor and we asked everyone and we hit a dead end, we have nobody and I the (petitioner) need to move to Morocco...what's my cheer after 9/10 months of waiting.

You'll be with your loved one sooner than later, I hope even if its not your ideal location. Moving isn't even an option on my plate.

Maybe its not your time yet, but you can go be with your significant other and work on a plan together. I am sorry you have hit a dead end for now.

[Crossed_fingers 128]

Just wanted to pass along my best wishes to everyone, wherever they are in the process!

And yes.....those questions suck. My least favorite was when someone knew someone from a low fraud country who was able to fly back and forth throughout the process and had no anxiety about a denial or AP because it never happens in their consulate. MENA is just an entirely different animal, and when your up to your eyeballs in studying it for yourself, it's hard to remember and be patient with people who assume it's the same as Germany or something. But we understand!

[abbi627 43]

Yeah I got the "of course he could get a visitor's visa if he wanted to....my friend was dating a guy from England and he flew over to see her all the time. If he wanted to come he would be here". You hear that honey - the only reason you aren't here is because you don't want to be. Seriously?????

I do get it that other people don't understand. And I am always happy to explain. But I get seriously ticked off when people try to tell me my husband could be here if he really wanted to or tried hard enough. They seem to think he can just buy a ticket show up at the airport and fly over and see me. I wish it was that simple.

[ShirahBet 42]

Most Americans, in general, are unfamiliar with any visa process, since we generally don't need visas to travel. I think that's part of it... not knowing what you don't know.

[sherryrose 0]

I agree lets cheer everybody on, I can't believe we got our visa, my husband will be here in less than three weeks, we waited five years, they lost our case and when they found it, it had expired. We got the visa the next day. It will happen, so if anyone needs a shoulder write me, I am here to help out anyone. Just remember your honey will be here before you know it.