Does all of this waiting make since??

[Looking4Wife 0]

In general I prefer to take action and work on solutions, rather than simply complaining. I would like to think that after my wife gets here, that I will be proactive on voicing my concerns to the powers that be. The reality is I will be probably be so exhausted from the process, and thankful to get her here, and focusing on her needs... that I won't have the time, money, or energy to try to fight the US Govt. and put pressure on them to reform the ridiculously slow immigration process. Does anyone know of any Immigration Reform groups?

This stuff is pathetic... our tax dollars at waste...

Washington Post article on USCIS losing 111,000 files...

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/conte...2801402_pf.html

[alix 20]

substance, I can see your point and I totally respect it. But I have been thru immigration processes to other countries before and it hardly takes only weeks.

I lived in the Netherlands and it took me 18 months to get a visa. In my case the first request was denied because they gave us wrong information. The second time it took them 4 months, but that was because we managed to talk someone into meeting my ex so he could turn in our paperwork in person. I have friends who were married and were pregnant and she almost had to have her baby in Brazil because they took 9 months to issue her a visa. Then you have to wait 5 + months to be able to do anything, work, study, have a life.

I do agree about the DV visas, but in some countries (like mine) they suspended the program because there were more than 50,000 brazilians immigrating legally to the US a year. And all the immigration interviews go thru the consulate in Rio. Family-based visa applications should always come first.

I know this process is very long, frustrating and time-wasting. But when you are with your loved one, nothing else matters. So to all of you, hang in there!!!

Soon you'll be in the arms of your husband/wife and life will go on, and you'll be together for as long as you want!

[Mr and Mrs Bird 0]

I had a conviction for 13 years ago and have to go through a few extra hoops.

For us it's a tough case and on top of the waiting time we are so afraid if they deny me.

We can't even plan anything

It's a terrible feeling that we don't have any clue if we are even able to be together.

It's alot worser for him to go to my homeland because other rules, that I can't live up to.

We started our application back 22 june 2005 and still wait.

Our lawyer tells us that ofcause I will be approved,it's only a matter of time

But anyway we are very scared about all this.

Sweeties

[niagara_falls 0]

an married american who wants to live in germany has it much easier than me wanting to live in america. here, the american would only have to go to the city hall, fill out a paper, wait a few hours and gets a 3yrs permit in his/her passport that allows him to stay and to work. one day compared to months is really a big difference. i have to admit im starting to think of it as an option.

[Mr and Mrs Bird 0]

an married american who wants to live in germany has it much easier than me wanting to live in america. here, the american would only have to go to the city hall, fill out a paper, wait a few hours and gets a 3yrs permit in his/her passport that allows him to stay and to work. one day compared to months is really a big difference. i have to admit im starting to think of it as an option.

That sounds as a great option

I wonder if there is anything like this in Denmark

Today it ain't easy to immigrate to my country.

But I have heard that people are going to Denmark to just be married because that should be very easy.

We are so d.. unlucky in our case because of so many complications we didn't expect would be a problem.

Took us 1 year to be approved on I-129F, and then now an extra half year so far because of my conviction.

But at least I can save up more money to start our life if we shall look at this in the positive way.

If we could just know a little bit we could arrange our wedding.

That would be an extreme helpful thing in this waitingtime where I am not allow to give him a visit.

Worse is that it's very hard for him to take time off from work to visit me.

And he only earn up 1 week per year.

[niagara_falls 0]

an married american who wants to live in germany has it much easier than me wanting to live in america. here, the american would only have to go to the city hall, fill out a paper, wait a few hours and gets a 3yrs permit in his/her passport that allows him to stay and to work. one day compared to months is really a big difference. i have to admit im starting to think of it as an option.

That sounds as a great option

I wonder if there is anything like this in Denmark

Today it ain't easy to immigrate to my country.

But I have heard that people are going to Denmark to just be married because that should be very easy.

it should be about the same in denmark, as you are part of the european union like we are. just call your city hall and ask. i only know it is much easier to marry a foreigner in denmark than here in germany...

[Pam&Mbaye 0]

an married american who wants to live in germany has it much easier than me wanting to live in america. here, the american would only have to go to the city hall, fill out a paper, wait a few hours and gets a 3yrs permit in his/her passport that allows him to stay and to work. one day compared to months is really a big difference. i have to admit im starting to think of it as an option.

That sounds as a great option

I wonder if there is anything like this in Denmark

Today it ain't easy to immigrate to my country.

But I have heard that people are going to Denmark to just be married because that should be very easy.

We are so d.. unlucky in our case because of so many complications we didn't expect would be a problem.

Took us 1 year to be approved on I-129F, and then now an extra half year so far because of my conviction.

But at least I can save up more money to start our life if we shall look at this in the positive way.

If we could just know a little bit we could arrange our wedding.

That would be an extreme helpful thing in this waitingtime where I am not allow to give him a visit.

Worse is that it's very hard for him to take time off from work to visit me.

And he only earn up 1 week per year.

Sweeties,

After reading your posts I am reminded that there is always someone in life who has a more difficult time then you. I am sorry for your misfortune, I hope things will get better for you and yours soon. I hope this new year is a better one then your last...hang in there