tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264158595683111355.post8549882657170808666..comments2023-05-14T05:35:00.765-04:00Comments on adventures along the way: 335.Adventures Along The Wayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11338336369653930101noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264158595683111355.post-64957523918822080712011-10-13T11:09:19.967-04:002011-10-13T11:09:19.967-04:00so glad you can finally build a more permanent lif...so glad you can finally build a more permanent life there! and congrats on the job too!!Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04109374265999600607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264158595683111355.post-69772629484111563422011-10-11T23:49:10.715-04:002011-10-11T23:49:10.715-04:00@The Turner's- Yes, sending it in was SUCH a r...@The Turner's- Yes, sending it in was SUCH a relief because I put a lot of pressure on myself while preparing it, since the thing in the balance was so big, you know?<br /><br />@fiona lynne- Wow, I hadn't thought about the lack of immigration in the EU.... YES, that is such a plus! You get to fall in love with other EU people and enjoy sharing lives and cultures and move where you want without dealing with immigration...that is a pretty exciting and mind-blowing thought!<br /><br />@greyandshiny- it was a strange process! And I didn't expect it to be, since I come from the states. So when it was...I was unprepared for it! And I'm not sure how the process differs now from how it was in the 90s, for example. I wonder if it has gotten more complex due to higher numbers of people wanting to immigrate and more cases of marriage fraud? Out of curiosity, did you got through the citizenship process too?<br /><br />@Meghan- Thank you. :) It is SUCH a relief to be be a permanent resident now and to feel like I can finally build a life here. I got a job and started working last month, and the difference in my sense of belonging is pretty huge.Adventures Along The Wayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11338336369653930101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264158595683111355.post-52441990367806586592011-10-11T22:58:06.531-04:002011-10-11T22:58:06.531-04:00wow, congratulations on being finished!wow, congratulations on being finished!Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04109374265999600607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264158595683111355.post-62597906310269747402011-10-11T22:31:09.828-04:002011-10-11T22:31:09.828-04:00Wow what a strange process to go through. I can...Wow what a strange process to go through. I can't imagine what I would do to prove our relationship.<br /><br />My mom and I became permanent residents of Canada after she married a Canadian in the early 90's. The process took close to a year, but I don't think they ever had to go through quite that much of an ordeal. Granted I was like 9 at the time so I could be wrong.<br /><br />Congrats!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264158595683111355.post-5181697443670582612011-10-10T05:02:47.439-04:002011-10-10T05:02:47.439-04:00I can't even imagine how stressful the waiting...I can't even imagine how stressful the waiting time would be, after you've spent so much effort trying to find convincing ways to "prove" your relationship. <br />R and I are from different countries but wonderfully we are both EU citizens, so although there are cultural differences to address and our families are always far away, we never had to contend with resident permits. When I read storied like yours I am so relieved I happened to fall in love with someone so convenient :)fiona lynnehttp://fionalynne.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264158595683111355.post-20629262360701454382011-10-08T13:33:13.266-04:002011-10-08T13:33:13.266-04:00335 pages. Whew....that is insane. I can imagine t...335 pages. Whew....that is insane. I can imagine that you were very excited to be finished with it!The Turner'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12773762637947488880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264158595683111355.post-63372400990123723902011-10-08T10:21:59.348-04:002011-10-08T10:21:59.348-04:00Alia, I was trying to comment again on your journa...Alia, I was trying to comment again on your journal but it won't let me do it the way I just did it last time. So, hopefully you will get this: I just wanted to say that whether you applied inland or outland is what determines whether or not you can safely leave the country with your PR app intact. This forum is super helpful and this thread explains the pros/cons of inland vs outland: http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/spousal-sponsorship-t46995.0.htmlAdventures Along The Wayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11338336369653930101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264158595683111355.post-1543119109883445922011-10-08T09:40:37.453-04:002011-10-08T09:40:37.453-04:00I *think* you can comment anonymously on my LJ, or...I *think* you can comment anonymously on my LJ, or you can use the openID system to comment with your blogger id. I'm pretty sure those are both options, but if not, let me know. :)<br />Thank you for your congratulations! And ohhhh congrats to you on getting your PR! That's super exciting. 7 months isn't bad at all! I thought it would take closer to 11. And ugh, I totally know what you mean about the waiting time being worse. I hate having it be out of my hands, too. I'm mostly just trying not to think about it at this point, since there is nothing I can do about it. But yeah, very stressful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264158595683111355.post-79811937227756233692011-10-08T09:28:27.440-04:002011-10-08T09:28:27.440-04:00Hi Alia! So glad you came by and would be happy fo...Hi Alia! So glad you came by and would be happy for you to follow. :) I went over to your blog, and was going to comment but do I need an account with Live Journal in order to comment? I wanted to tell you congrats on your anniversary! And on the health care! I had traveler'S health insurance for a long time, and was so glad to get full provincial insurance in August. Also, I probably should have said this in the post, but I got PR in May. It took 7 months for me. I wish you all the best with your process and I hope it goes speedily for you. For me, the waiting time was harder than the preparation because it was out of my control and I had a lot of time on my hands. I look forward to reading your live journal.Adventures Along The Wayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11338336369653930101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264158595683111355.post-3530217140467833492011-10-08T08:48:24.978-04:002011-10-08T08:48:24.978-04:00Hey there! I found your blog because you commented...Hey there! I found your blog because you commented on a comment I left on the APW blog. And oh, I just wanted to say, this entry - I feel your pain. I just sent my PR application in a few months ago, and it was the most exhausting thing trying to put it all together. So, I wish you good luck with your application, and I hope your PR comes through soon. I don't even expect to hear anything on mine till next spring, since I mailed it in June, but ugh, it's so nervewracking. Do you mind if I follow your blog? I find it's nice to connect with other people who understand all the hassles of immigration. ~AliaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com