That is what Carmel and I like to say. This time it’s up to immigration. I think my old post Sad Goodbyes sums up my feelings best. Your prayers for her travel and swift approval by immigration are appreciated.
Normally, I try to avoid alot of personal discussion on my blog, but I have a feeling that I’ll be unable to resist talking about my experiences in bringing my fiancee to America. I’m creating a new category called "immigration" for two reasons: 1) to get alot of the immigration stress off of my chest and 2) to act as a resource (however small) for those trying to bring their future spouse over on the fiancee/fiance visa. So, for regular blog readers, you’ll learn more about the immigration process into the USA than you ever imagined!
I’ve finally hired an immigration attorney and he is going to take me through all of the steps necessary to bring my fiancee here. We decided that the best route would be the fiancee visa, but it could realistically take 10 months or longer. That is not pleasant news, but at least with his help we won’t be making any annoying errors which could end up costing us more precious months. I’m sure I’ll be posting more on this issue as we move along the process.
I’ve discovered how long and painstaking the process is to get someone into the USA either a) to marry them or b) as a husband or wife. I appreciate the diligence and precautions exercised by our nation, but I also can now sympathize with those people who legitimately want to come to America and are frustrated by the bureaucracy. Not only that, but it seems that talking to different people in the government often yields different answers about time frames and other matters. I’ve decided that I need to consult an immigration lawyer so that I can make the process of getting my fiancee here as quickly and painlessly as possible. Please say a prayer for us.
