what did UR family think about geting Visa 4 SO

[deemabrouk 0]

just for kicks... probably done before.. BUT..

What was your family's reactions when they found out you were marrying a "foreigner".. AND you were getting a Visa for them to join you???

My own experience was Not good.. "Of couse he just want to Marry you for a visa to America" yada ya.. bla bla

[Dr. Obvious 49]

They were estatic, but that was because it meant that we were returning to the US and they missed the both of us after about three years.

My husband's family were surprised that he didn't leave for the US earlier, but they always figured he would.

There is always the possiblity of returning to Germany or some other EU country though. The US is just another step on the road to who knows where.

[Jenn! 918]

My family's concerns were of a practical nature. What kind of job will he be able to get here? How will he do coming here with almost no knowledge of English? How do you know that he will even like it here?

So far so good...

[Alex+R 0]

Mine were very supportive. They said they trusted that I knew what I was doing (HA) and helped in every way they could. They worried Rey would not be happy in the US, but as Jenn said, so far so good.

[Dwarf_Ogress 0]

My family is cool with it other than the concerns about him using me for a visa. My brother also made some threats for me to tell Marlon, of course I had to tone them down before I told him! All of my friends have been very supportive and are looking forward to meeting him. They keep asking me when he will be here and when is wedding date!

[doodlebug 3]

my mom asked if he hypnotized me and if i'm gonna blow her up.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

My parents were so upset they each typed a letter to me to tell me to forget about her but mailed them together (to save postage). Once the generalizations and presumptions were shattered with patience and time, they came to accept her. Now she calls them Mom and Dad ...and it makes me a little jealous (they were my parents first).

[smoke20 0]

they weren't very supportive but after we discussed it (ok after i went off about it) they seem to have come around to be okay w/ it. i basically told them " when it becomes your decision, i'll let you know. until then STFU & mind your own business."

[homesick_american 1]

My parents were thrilled that we were coming to the United States, but they've always liked my husband. They treat him like one of the family, which is more than I can say for MY in-laws.

[deemabrouk 0]

my mom asked if he hypnotized me and if i'm gonna blow her up.

LOL.. hmm.. sounds like my mom

[deemabrouk 0]

my mom asked if he hypnotized me and if i'm gonna blow her up.

LOL.. hmm.. sounds like my mom

[KarenCee 3]

I voted neutral since I have no family left. My parents are gone...there's just me.

[Saddle Bronc 124]

A lot more complicated than the simple poll (so I put the "aggregate average" of neutral).

My parents did try to "persuade" me in 1998 (when I was on a TN-1, and in "hurry-up-and-wait" state of GC process due to misfiling of my case by a chopfrack lawyer) to consider marrying an American citizen (rejected, due to the source of this "advice" and other subtle pressures that would stem from it).

When I could finally file the petition (2005), my dad was all for it (my mum had passed away in 2001).

[deemabrouk 0]

Hmmm... Interesting...... Seems to be a good mix of reactions!!!!!

[William33 110]

My parents, natural and in-laws are supportive.

We are fortunate.