I started the process of getting Aaron a green card about a year ago and he and I have been studiously working on it since we were married. Let me tell you, it is no easy task. It is extremely overly complicated and expensive. Many people ask me why I haven't changed my name yet. One government project at a time, please. The things we've had to do are borderline ridiculous, but will obviously be worth it for Aaron to stay in America. I'm not hip on the idea of moving to Canada.
Anyway, yesterday we were scheduled for our initial interview for his permanent residency application (green card). My presence was required as well since I am sponsoring him from our marriage. I've been sweating this interview since we found out about it. We took half a day off work to drive down south (plus I don't want to go NEAR the border right now...) for the interview. It's totally intense to get in the place. Security won't let you in without an appointment and proper ID, they xray you and all your stuff (similar to the airport), and the workers are behind bullet proof glass, etc... Short of the long, we get up to the window only to find out our appointment has been rescheduled, but no one bothered to let us know. Awesome! Of course, our letter clearly stated that if we had missed our appointment, we would most likely have to start the process over. Glad the government is so understanding. Frustrating! I'm so eager to get this process over with!! Grrr. Our next appointment is May 13th. Or so they say. Stay tuned.
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oh man, that sucks! i would have been so mad. that is the kind of service we get to look forward to if our country keeps nationalizing everything. grr...
good luck getting that taken care of! switching your last name is annoying enough as it is.
welcome to dealing with the good ol' US government. aren't you glad you pay taxes for this stuff and vote for these people?
i know two people who have had to go through this. one had to take it to the local news, the other to their congress-critter. both worked for them. if they continue to give you the runaround, i suggest the congress dude or dude-ette, as the case may be
oh heavens! local tv and congress? that is way too much for me to handle right now. our rescheduled interview is this wednesday, so hopefully all will go well with that. congress? oye, maybe canada isn't so bad...
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