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Oh yeah one more thing:

a vent:

I now live in one of the world's richest countries, supposedly.

Why do we pay to use the roads?

(and it is expensive in areas)

No need to answer. I just wanted to vent. Thanks.

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SpiritAlight edits due to extreme lack of typing abilities. :)

You will do foolish things.

Do them with enthusiasm!!

Don't just do something. Sit there.

K1: Flew to the U.S. of A. – January 9th, 2008 (HELLO CHI-TOWN!!! I'm here.)

Tied the knot (legal ceremony, part one) – January 26th, 2008 (kinda spontaneous)

AOS: Mailed V-Day; received February 15th, 2007 – phew!

I-485 application transferred to CSC – March 12th, 2008

Travel/Work approval notices via email – April 23rd, 2008

Green card/residency card: email notice of approval – August 28th, 2008 yippeeeee!!!

Funny-looking card arrives – September 6th, 2008 :)

Mailed request to remove conditions – July 7, 2010

Landed permanent resident approved – August 23rd, 2010

Second funny looking card arrives – August 31st, 2010

Over & out, Spirit

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Had to vent.

I just got my first full time job (yes, it's almost 3 years that I've been here, but that's a ###### for another day). This is really good for us, we're moving forward and will be able to get a house, etc.

So my MIL calls me up about the job interview, and I told her I got the job, and told her where it is (2 hours away), and the first thing out of her mouth is "Oh, I'm never going to see him now" (obviously meaning my hubby).

I can't believe her. It's always about her. She should be down on her knees every night thanking God and her lucky stars that I didn't insist that hubby and I live in Canada. (which I regret not doing) :ranting:

Heading Home!

Naturalization

Feb 28/2011 - sent paperwork

Mar 3/11 - received text & email notification - they have it!

Mar 15/11 - text, email, and notice sent - biometrics booked

April 12/11 - biometrics done - I start studying

May - get the letter

June 27 - Interview and oath ceremony - same day

Lifting Conditions

Feb 5/08 - Sent paperwork by USPS - priority

Feb 14/08 - NOA issued

Feb 28/08 - Biometrics letter received for The Bronx Office - have to reschedule

Mar 22/08 - Biometrics rescheduled - LOVE the Saturday appointment!

Feb ?/09 - done!

I'M HIGHLY OPINIONATED WHEN I WANT TO BE, BUT I NEVER SAID I WAS RIGHT

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Had to vent.

I just got my first full time job (yes, it's almost 3 years that I've been here, but that's a ###### for another day). This is really good for us, we're moving forward and will be able to get a house, etc.

So my MIL calls me up about the job interview, and I told her I got the job, and told her where it is (2 hours away), and the first thing out of her mouth is "Oh, I'm never going to see him now" (obviously meaning my hubby).

I can't believe her. It's always about her. She should be down on her knees every night thanking God and her lucky stars that I didn't insist that hubby and I live in Canada. (which I regret not doing) :ranting:

Send her a chill-pill. I've heard oleander pie works :devil: :devil: :devil:

Congrats on the job sister!!!!

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Oh yeah one more thing:

a vent:

I now live in one of the world's richest countries, supposedly.

Why do we pay to use the roads?

(and it is expensive in areas)

No need to answer. I just wanted to vent. Thanks.

:star:

Illinois tolls are bad, but at least the highways aren't too bad. Oklahoma tolls are pure #######, the highways are garbage and the road kill tastes terrible. :crying:

IR5

2007-07-27 – Case complete at NVC waiting on the world or at least MTL.

2007-12-19 - INTERVIEW AT MTL, SPLIT DECISION.

2007-12-24-Mom's I-551 arrives, Pop's still in purgatory (AP)

2008-03-11-AP all done, Pop is approved!!!!

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Had to vent.

I just got my first full time job (yes, it's almost 3 years that I've been here, but that's a ###### for another day). This is really good for us, we're moving forward and will be able to get a house, etc.

So my MIL calls me up about the job interview, and I told her I got the job, and told her where it is (2 hours away), and the first thing out of her mouth is "Oh, I'm never going to see him now" (obviously meaning my hubby).

I can't believe her. It's always about her. She should be down on her knees every night thanking God and her lucky stars that I didn't insist that hubby and I live in Canada. (which I regret not doing) :ranting:

Send her a chill-pill. I've heard oleander pie works :devil::devil::devil:

Congrats on the job sister!!!!

I think that hot chocolate would be more appropriate. :devil::devil::devil::devil::devil::devil:

Daisy16, two hours? Your MIL is upset about travelling two hours. I've heard of separation anxiety but this is ridiculous. :crying: Maybe you should just serve her some amontillado, a cask ought to do it. :devil::devil::devil::devil::devil::devil::devil:

IR5

2007-07-27 – Case complete at NVC waiting on the world or at least MTL.

2007-12-19 - INTERVIEW AT MTL, SPLIT DECISION.

2007-12-24-Mom's I-551 arrives, Pop's still in purgatory (AP)

2008-03-11-AP all done, Pop is approved!!!!

tumblr_lme0c1CoS21qe0eclo1_r6_500.gif

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Oh yeah one more thing:

a vent:

I now live in one of the world's richest countries, supposedly.

Why do we pay to use the roads?

(and it is expensive in areas)

No need to answer. I just wanted to vent. Thanks.

:star:

Illinois tolls are bad, but at least the highways aren't too bad. Oklahoma tolls are pure #######, the highways are garbage and the road kill tastes terrible. :crying:

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Thanks Mumsie!

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SpiritAlight edits due to extreme lack of typing abilities. :)

You will do foolish things.

Do them with enthusiasm!!

Don't just do something. Sit there.

K1: Flew to the U.S. of A. – January 9th, 2008 (HELLO CHI-TOWN!!! I'm here.)

Tied the knot (legal ceremony, part one) – January 26th, 2008 (kinda spontaneous)

AOS: Mailed V-Day; received February 15th, 2007 – phew!

I-485 application transferred to CSC – March 12th, 2008

Travel/Work approval notices via email – April 23rd, 2008

Green card/residency card: email notice of approval – August 28th, 2008 yippeeeee!!!

Funny-looking card arrives – September 6th, 2008 :)

Mailed request to remove conditions – July 7, 2010

Landed permanent resident approved – August 23rd, 2010

Second funny looking card arrives – August 31st, 2010

Over & out, Spirit

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Had to vent.

I just got my first full time job (yes, it's almost 3 years that I've been here, but that's a ###### for another day). This is really good for us, we're moving forward and will be able to get a house, etc.

So my MIL calls me up about the job interview, and I told her I got the job, and told her where it is (2 hours away), and the first thing out of her mouth is "Oh, I'm never going to see him now" (obviously meaning my hubby).

I can't believe her. It's always about her. She should be down on her knees every night thanking God and her lucky stars that I didn't insist that hubby and I live in Canada. (which I regret not doing) :ranting:

Send her a chill-pill. I've heard oleander pie works :devil::devil::devil:

Congrats on the job sister!!!!

I think that hot chocolate would be more appropriate. :devil::devil::devil::devil::devil::devil:

Daisy16, two hours? Your MIL is upset about travelling two hours. I've heard of separation anxiety but this is ridiculous. :crying: Maybe you should just serve her some amontillado, a cask ought to do it. :devil::devil::devil::devil::devil::devil::devil:

Wow, good good

good analysis.

Great deduction Mumsie!

And is that the maximum allowable emoticons? Hee, hee.

I hadn't even thought of it, and it makes perfect sense.

Really.

Daisy, tell you you will call and write every day!

Oh, and that you will email her pictures of you and your sweetie all the time.

Ha!

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SpiritAlight edits due to extreme lack of typing abilities. :)

You will do foolish things.

Do them with enthusiasm!!

Don't just do something. Sit there.

K1: Flew to the U.S. of A. – January 9th, 2008 (HELLO CHI-TOWN!!! I'm here.)

Tied the knot (legal ceremony, part one) – January 26th, 2008 (kinda spontaneous)

AOS: Mailed V-Day; received February 15th, 2007 – phew!

I-485 application transferred to CSC – March 12th, 2008

Travel/Work approval notices via email – April 23rd, 2008

Green card/residency card: email notice of approval – August 28th, 2008 yippeeeee!!!

Funny-looking card arrives – September 6th, 2008 :)

Mailed request to remove conditions – July 7, 2010

Landed permanent resident approved – August 23rd, 2010

Second funny looking card arrives – August 31st, 2010

Over & out, Spirit

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LOL :lol: sometimes I wonder if she isn't just a little too attached to him!

She is happier now. Hubby spent over 1/2 hour placating her :rolleyes:

I think he should tell her to suck it up or we'll move to Canada :devil:

Heading Home!

Naturalization

Feb 28/2011 - sent paperwork

Mar 3/11 - received text & email notification - they have it!

Mar 15/11 - text, email, and notice sent - biometrics booked

April 12/11 - biometrics done - I start studying

May - get the letter

June 27 - Interview and oath ceremony - same day

Lifting Conditions

Feb 5/08 - Sent paperwork by USPS - priority

Feb 14/08 - NOA issued

Feb 28/08 - Biometrics letter received for The Bronx Office - have to reschedule

Mar 22/08 - Biometrics rescheduled - LOVE the Saturday appointment!

Feb ?/09 - done!

I'M HIGHLY OPINIONATED WHEN I WANT TO BE, BUT I NEVER SAID I WAS RIGHT

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So I asked my Hubby again for his taxes (men, they forget so easily), anyway he tells me the reason I dont have them yet is because he talked to a high priced lawyer friend of his and explained my situation (that I have no I-94) and the lawyer told him I would have to wait 6 months to file after returning to Canada and getting an I-94. At this point tears starting welling and I turned around to my computer.

He yells "APRIL FOOLS" ......NOT funny! I told him I was about to start B+++++G him out! LOL.

Apparently its a huge fun day for him and his family...me not so much.

AOS

APRIL 24 2008 - Filed AOS Packet APRIL 28 2008 - Package received and signed for by CHYBA

MAY 6 2008 ( Day 1) - Notice USCIS received MAY 10 2008 (Day 4) -Rec'd all 4 NOA's & Status of all 4 online

MAY 12 2008 (Day 6) - Received Biometrics letter MAY 14 2008 (Day 8) - Biometrics done early.

OCTOBER 22 2008 (DAY 170)- I-765:Card Production Ordered/I-131: Approval notice sent

OCTOBER 27 2008 (Day 175)- AP Received

OCTOBER 30 2008 (Day 178)- EAD Approval Notice Sent OCTOBER 31 2008 (Day 179)- EAD Received

NOVEMBER 4 2008- Applied for SSN / NOVEMBER 24 2008- SSN Received

JANUARY 15 2009- INTERVIEW-APPROVED!!

JANUARY 31 2009- GC RECEIVED_No more USCIS for 10 Months[/color]

ROC

October 27- I-751 Sent

October 30- I-751 Received

April 10-10 YR GC Received

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my family, we wwere only allowed to do April Fools jokes till noon!!

Canadians Visiting the USA while undergoing the visa process, my free advice:

1) Always tell the TRUTH. never lie to the POE officer

2) Be confident in ur replies

3) keep ur response short and to the point, don't tell ur life story!!

4) look the POE officer in the eye when speaking to them. They are looking for people lieing and have been trained to find them!

5) Pack light! No job resumes with you

6) Bring ties to Canada (letter from employer when ur expected back at work, lease, etc etc)

7) Always be polite, being rude isn't going to get ya anywhere, and could make things worse!!

8) Have a plan in case u do get denied (be polite) It wont harm ur visa application if ur denied,that is if ur polite and didn't lie! Refer to #1

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Bad day

1) argument with boss at 7:30 am - carries over until 4:00 pm this afternoon.

2) severe tooth pain all day - no root canal for 3 weeks

3) speeding ticket on the way to my dad's house (no argument with the copper, I was speeding)

4) get to house, dad calls to tell me that he's back in Edm tonight and doesn't need me to feed the kitties today, do don't bother going over :angry:

5) cell phone dies and won't turn back on now

Ugh. I need a drink.

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Ugh. That is definitely a bad day, Catt. Pour yourself a glass of wine and relax by the fire (if you have one). Tomorrow's another day. :thumbs:

Good advice! I'm taking you up on that as I write this. much better! :yes:

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