just when you think things will get worse they do.

[Lona.C. 16]

Ron and Sharon

I never seen my self good in giving symphaty I usualy say what I think and yeah sometimes its pretty straight forward ,

you know I dont see your situation as symphatic but I do see it as an absolute insolt from debbies part, dont be nervouse to talk how you realy feel in the MTL forum cose most of Montreal people will agrea with me your situation is uncalled for and it is an eye opener for people ,never expect the unexpected ,

life has its ups and downs and can be a B....h but you and sharon show us all the B....h can be beaten as long as you dont give up , I put my hat down to you guys and say keep up the great work in staying calm and strong cose at the end you will be the one who will be on top best wishes Lona

[Ron/Sharon 0]

Ron and Sharon

I never seen my self good in giving symphaty I usualy say what I think and yeah sometimes its pretty straight forward ,

you know I dont see your situation as symphatic but I do see it as an absolute insolt from debbies part, dont be nervouse to talk how you realy feel in the MTL forum cose most of Montreal people will agrea with me your situation is uncalled for and it is an eye opener for people ,never expect the unexpected ,

life has its ups and downs and can be a B....h but you and sharon show us all the B....h can be beaten as long as you dont give up , I put my hat down to you guys and say keep up the great work in staying calm and strong cose at the end you will be the one who will be on top best wishes Lona

Hi Lona, Thanks for the words, people like you are special.

The situation with Debbie is cleared up, if they wanted a REF concerning the alcohol problem they should have asked for one, I have the letter from the doctor regarding the test which came back clean, Debbie made me mad because she noted in the file that she smelled alcohol on my breath and that was not possible and the cause of the 212(g) I received which by itself would not warant an I-601 waiver. The 212(a)(2)(A)(1) is the one that warants the I-601 as it was an indictable offence even if it war committed 32 years ago and pardonded 17 years ago because I was slow getting it. I was staying away from the Montrealsite except for veiwing for emotional reasons, the last 4 months have been hard on us because Sharon's father was so ill and these last few weeks have been going through heII and next few weeks will be difficult also. Soon I will be able to visit the Montreal site and be able to post as I have in the past. It is difficult to be positive for others when we can't yet for ourselves.

Rick, thank you also, you just got me at a bad time which is why I didn't reply to your last.

[Misty1979 0]

Just thought I would pop in here and throw some good vibes your way!

Whatever you two decide to do, all your VJ friends are behind you, and I know you guys will get through this and come out stronger as a result.

I would say stay strong, but you guys seem to be doing more than fine in that department, (I love your whole kicking butt and taking names approach to all this, it is honestly more than most of us would be able to muster up in a situation like this, so I commend you for your strength and endless reserves of willpower.)

Keep at it, good news is coming your way, I can feel it. What you two have is definetely worth fighting for

Edited September 5, 2007 by Misty1979

[Ron/Sharon 0]

Just thought I would pop in here and throw some good vibes your way!

Whatever you two decide to do, all your VJ friends are behind you, and I know you guys will get through this and come out stronger as a result.

I would say stay strong, but you guys seem to be doing more than fine in that department, (I love your whole kicking butt and taking names approach to all this, it is honestly more than most of us would be able to muster up in a situation like this, so I commend you for your strength and endless reserves of willpower.)

Keep at it, good news is coming your way, I can feel it. What you two have is definetely worth fighting for

Misty, thank you for visiting and for the good vibes, we can always use some of those. Our decision has been to go on with whatever they want us to do to be together, if we can't be together it is because we died trying not because we stopped trying. I know that there are many wonderful people here supporting us even if not everyone says so, we know that they are there for us and that is encouraging and very supportive to us. Our strength comes from many different areas, from our own hearts and the love we have for each other and from you and many others like you that have given their time to be with us and their words to comfort and encourage us to continue on the path we have chosen. As for the kick butt attitude, that may become a problem, I think they expect us Canadians to grin and bear it, but they got one this time that will not roll over give up. As I said before the visa is not our only option it is the one we want but we have other avenues available to us and as long as we can see the other options we are still in control of our lives and our choices. We are both living the loving life we have not had in the past and will not see again.

[Tinker 0]

Ron,

aw #######, deleted everything I wrote.

A girl at work has got me saying "This too shall pass".

Anyway *HUGS* Thinking about you two always.

[Ron/Sharon 0]

Ron,

aw #######, deleted everything I wrote.

A girl at work has got me saying "This too shall pass".

Anyway *HUGS* Thinking about you two always.

Hi Tinker, don’t worry about what you deleted I’m sure that it was something wonderful. That girl at work is right “this too will pass” all that we need is time. I hope everything is going well for you and you’re not too stressed out yet. I’m still keeping an eye on you and everyone else in the Montreal tread you are all family to us.

[karina 0]

Ron & Sharon,

We are thinking of you guys during this time.

Your courage and strength are inspiring.

take care,

- Karina

[Ron/Sharon 0]

Ron & Sharon,

We are thinking of you guys during this time.

Your courage and strength are inspiring.

take care,

- Karina

Good morning Karina, you have to remember that what we have in courage and strength comes from wonderful people like yourself. The more support we get the more inspired and determined we are. Without everyone here having been behinds us and with us all the way we would have fought but it would have been more difficult. Thank you for thinking of us, we will not let anyone down and let your thoughts, wishes, support and everything else be for naught.

[Lona.C. 16]

Ron and Sharon

I never seen my self good in giving symphaty I usualy say what I think and yeah sometimes its pretty straight forward ,

you know I dont see your situation as symphatic but I do see it as an absolute insolt from debbies part, dont be nervouse to talk how you realy feel in the MTL forum cose most of Montreal people will agrea with me your situation is uncalled for and it is an eye opener for people ,never expect the unexpected ,

life has its ups and downs and can be a B....h but you and sharon show us all the B....h can be beaten as long as you dont give up , I put my hat down to you guys and say keep up the great work in staying calm and strong cose at the end you will be the one who will be on top best wishes Lona

Hi Lona, Thanks for the words, people like you are special.

The situation with Debbie is cleared up, if they wanted a REF concerning the alcohol problem they should have asked for one, I have the letter from the doctor regarding the test which came back clean, Debbie made me mad because she noted in the file that she smelled alcohol on my breath and that was not possible and the cause of the 212(g) I received which by itself would not warant an I-601 waiver. The 212(a)(2)(A)(1) is the one that warants the I-601 as it was an indictable offence even if it war committed 32 years ago and pardonded 17 years ago because I was slow getting it. I was staying away from the Montrealsite except for veiwing for emotional reasons, the last 4 months have been hard on us because Sharon's father was so ill and these last few weeks have been going through heII and next few weeks will be difficult also. Soon I will be able to visit the Montreal site and be able to post as I have in the past. It is difficult to be positive for others when we can't yet for ourselves.

Rick, thank you also, you just got me at a bad time which is why I didn't reply to your last.

I dont see myself as special but i do want you guys to know am there for you when ever you need an ear or a shoulder to lean on cause we all get hit with something unexpected in our lifes and need a friend to lean on

so here is a lil alphabet about what a real friend is , and anytime you need one just know am there

(A)ccepts you as you are

(B)elieves in "you"

©alls you just to say "HI"

(D)oesn't give up on you

(E)nvisions the whole of you (even the unfinished parts)

(F)orgives your mistakes

(G)ives unconditionally

(H)elps you

(I)nvites you over

(J)ust "be" with you

(K)eeps you close at heart

(L)oves you for who you are

(M)akes a difference in your life

(N)ever Judges

(O)ffers support

(P)icks you up

(Q)uiets your fears

®aises your spirits

(S)ays nice things about you

(T)ells you the truth when you need to hear it

(U)nderstands you

(V)alues you

(W)alks beside you

(X)-plain things you don't understand

(Y)ells when you won't listen and

(Z)aps you back to reality

Lona

[Ron/Sharon 0]

Thank you for the alphabet, I will print that out as a reminder.

Lona, because people like you don't see themselves as special there are people like me who see it, appreciate it and are thankful that there are people like you who are always there even when we don't realize we need you. Sharon is with me everyday, many times every day and you as well as others are here everyday and reachable in a good or bad time and I do count on everyone for comments good and bad, support when needed, big grins at the funny things being said and heart warming news when things go right and even the heart wrenching tear jerking posts when things are stressful or something goes wrong.

I heard from CBP this morning and I will be able to enter the States for 7 days, not a long time since I will be travelling 2 days each way. I don't know if you read my other post if not the trip is attend Sharon's father's funeral next Monday.

[Lona.C. 16]

Thank you for the alphabet, I will print that out as a reminder.

Lona, because people like you don't see themselves as special there are people like me who see it, appreciate it and are thankful that there are people like you who are always there even when we don't realize we need you. Sharon is with me everyday, many times every day and you as well as others are here everyday and reachable in a good or bad time and I do count on everyone for comments good and bad, support when needed, big grins at the funny things being said and heart warming news when things go right and even the heart wrenching tear jerking posts when things are stressful or something goes wrong.

I heard from CBP this morning and I will be able to enter the States for 7 days, not a long time since I will be travelling 2 days each way. I don't know if you read my other post if not the trip is attend Sharon's father's funeral next Monday.

No I didnt read the other thread yet , please tell Sharon am so sorry for the lost of her dad

am glad they did give you the visitation yes granted its not long but see it as a positive ( wich I know you guys do ) every min you can spend with Sharon right now is more valuable then a mountain of gold ,

this short time they give you to be able to be there for eachother in a time of sorrow is just a prove that things will turn out for your favore in the future,

give my reguards to Sharon my thoughts are with you both

[Ron/Sharon 0]

Thank you for the alphabet, I will print that out as a reminder.

Lona, because people like you don't see themselves as special there are people like me who see it, appreciate it and are thankful that there are people like you who are always there even when we don't realize we need you. Sharon is with me everyday, many times every day and you as well as others are here everyday and reachable in a good or bad time and I do count on everyone for comments good and bad, support when needed, big grins at the funny things being said and heart warming news when things go right and even the heart wrenching tear jerking posts when things are stressful or something goes wrong.

I heard from CBP this morning and I will be able to enter the States for 7 days, not a long time since I will be travelling 2 days each way. I don't know if you read my other post if not the trip is attend Sharon's father's funeral next Monday.

No I didnt read the other thread yet , please tell Sharon am so sorry for the lost of her dad

am glad they did give you the visitation yes granted its not long but see it as a positive ( wich I know you guys do ) every min you can spend with Sharon right now is more valuable then a mountain of gold ,

this short time they give you to be able to be there for eachother in a time of sorrow is just a prove that things will turn out for your favore in the future,

give my reguards to Sharon my thoughts are with you both

This will be short Lona, Thank you very much from both of us.

[Earmuffs 1]

I kinda feel your pain.. i was stressed out for a year because I had a criminal record and couldnt enter the US...

but and my interview my K1 was approved. I seriously felt like 500lbs were lifted off of me.

[Ron/Sharon 0]

I kinda feel your pain.. i was stressed out for a year because I had a criminal record and couldnt enter the US...

but and my interview my K1 was approved. I seriously felt like 500lbs were lifted off of me.

I am glad that you made it through the maze and are well on your way. I have never been denied access to the States in my life even with my criminal record, perhaps it was because I never told them I had one and was never asked. Maybe I should have stressed out over the criminal record also, then maybe things would have turned out better for us too. i had no fear of the criminal record being a problem since it is older than many of the folks here and it was pardoned a very long time age also. I beleive that there is more to this in our case than can be seen, much like an iceberg there seems to me to be more hidden from view than is visible. Such as after the adjudication and if the adjudication is in my favor Montreal will conduct another interview at which if it pleases could find another reason for another I-601 and the whole process could go on for yet another many years to come.

[MistyB 0]

Ron, since no office can give you exact timing, it's pretty normal for one person to say one thing (3-12 months) and another to say something else (12-18 months). Post waiver approval, there is a second "interview"/visa pick up. If one year has passed, new documents and medical exam results are required.

I'm confused about the alcohol thing. "Alcohol abuse" or whatever they are calling it is NOT waivable. So it appears to me you are only dealing with the criminal issue. Do you have the exact denial codes to be clear on what needs to be addressed? Since you do qualify for a waiver, seems like you should go for it unless it's easier for her to move there. Just my opinion.

I beleive that the 221(g) for alcoholism is a REF only.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

OF THE

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Date: 9-Aug-2007

Visa Symbol: K1

(LAST NAME, First, Middle)

Dear Visa Applicant:

This office regrets to inform you that it is unable to issue a visa to you because you have been found ineligible to

receive a visa under the following section(s) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The information contained

in the paragraphs marked with "X" pertain to your visa application. Please disregard the unmarked paragraphs.

(X) Section 221(g) which prohibits the issuance of a visa to anyone whose application does not comply with the

provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act or regulations issued pursuant thereto. The following remarks apply in your case:*

Need follow-up with medical for alcoholism

( ) Section212(a)(1)health-relatedgrounds.

( ) Section 212(a)(4) which prohibits the issuance of a visa to anyone likely to become a public charge.

(X) Section 212(a)(2)(A)1 Car theft 24-JUL-1976 in British Columbia

See Form DSL-851A for further details.

() Other:

() Further consideration will be given to your visa application after you obtain and present the documents

listed above and/or the following:*

() You are eligible for waiver of the grounds of ineligibility. To apply for a waiver, follow the instructions in the

attached Form 1-724.

*WARNING: IF YOU FAIL TO TAKE THE ACTION REQUESTED WITHIN ONE YEAR FOLLOWING

VISA DENIAL UNDER SECTION 221(G) OF THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, SECTION

223(G) OF THE ACT REQUIRES THAT YOUR APPLICATION BE CANCELLED.

Sincerely yours,

NSN 7540-00-149-0995

50194-104 PREVIOUS EDITIONS USABLE

OPTIONAL FORM 194 (Rev. 4-91)

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

#######??????? Holding something against you that happened in 1976??? That's one year less than I am old! Totally ridiculous.! I could see one year ago or even maybe 5 years ago. But 31??? sheesh...Good luck!!!