Els Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I'm so over the moon I can't type straight. After living together for the past 2 years, I've finally been approved for residence (the equivalent of a green card here)!!!!!!!! :bunny::bunny: No more applying for temporary visas every year and wondering whether I'll get them. No more wondering if any change of policy will force us to live apart again. There's still a little more paperwork to be done before it's officiated, but that isn't going to detract from my happiness! I just want to go out and hug everyone I see! :laugh: 24 Link to post Share on other sites
Citizen Erased Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Congrats!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Author Els Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 Thanks, CE!! Link to post Share on other sites
anne1707 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Brilliant news 1 Link to post Share on other sites
LittleTiger Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Elswyth, that's awesome news! I am soooooo happy for you! :bunny: 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Author Els Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 Thanks, guys!! I can't wait to finalize the process and send in my passport. Being the worrywart that I am, I keep thinking of all the things that could go wrong between now and then... Link to post Share on other sites
Emilia Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Very pleased for you Els. Living on temporary visas sucks. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
LittleTiger Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 .... I keep thinking of all the things that could go wrong between now and then... Unless you're planning to rob a bank, I think you're pretty much sorted! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Author Els Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 Very pleased for you Els. Living on temporary visas sucks. Thanks, Em! Yeah, it most definitely sucks. That's coming to an end soon, I hope! Unless you're planning to rob a bank, I think you're pretty much sorted! Awww, no bank robberies for me? :laugh: 3 Link to post Share on other sites
therhythm Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Congratulations Elswyth!! Really nice ! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
HeavenOrHell Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Fantastic news Elswyth!!!! So happy for you! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Author Els Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 Thanks, therhythm and HoH! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
aussietigerwolf Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 yay congrats! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Philosoraptor Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Couldn't be happier for you Wishing the two of you the best 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Eclypse Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Great news!!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
sweetkiwi Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Congrats!!!!!! :bunny::bunny: 1 Link to post Share on other sites
miss_jaclynrae Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 YAYAYAYAY!!!! Congrats!!!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
GorillaTheater Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Couldn't have happened to nicer immigrant. 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Author Els Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 Aww, thanks, guys! I know I'm repeating myself an awful lot in this thread, but I really do appreciate all the words of support. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
carhill Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Congratulations! I recall similar happiness with male friends who went through the K1 process with their now-spouses and how they felt about finally exiting the government gauntlet. Best of luck with your new life as a resident of that lovely little island country downunder. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Author Els Posted July 19, 2013 Author Share Posted July 19, 2013 Congratulations! I recall similar happiness with male friends who went through the K1 process with their now-spouses and how they felt about finally exiting the government gauntlet. Best of luck with your new life as a resident of that lovely little island country downunder. We haven't completely exited yet, but the end is near! Thanks, carhill. I haven't forgotten how you used to help me with travel itineraries in a time long past. Link to post Share on other sites
LisaLee Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Awesome!! Yays!!! What a huge step. Congratulations!! Doesn't it seem like just yesterday you were keeping skype on the whole night through? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Author Els Posted July 19, 2013 Author Share Posted July 19, 2013 Awesome!! Yays!!! What a huge step. Congratulations!! Doesn't it seem like just yesterday you were keeping skype on the whole night through? Yes! And counting the days down to the next trip to the airport... Link to post Share on other sites
sweetjasmine Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 YAAAAY!! Congrats, Els!! :bunny: 1 Link to post Share on other sites
CarrieT Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Hip-Hip, Hooooorah! :D:D 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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