We met in the fall of 2003 at Shorter College. We were both taking a political science class. We fell in love immediatly. He was granted a one year work visa and we were hoping he would be able to get his 3 year work visa. In january 2005 we found out he was denied and had to return to Brazil. he left on Febuary 7, 2005. I was able to visit Brazil from May 7, 2005-August 7,2005. Upon returning to the United States we will begin the application process.