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Thank You--I got my Visa!
« on: September 25, 2008, 05:28:31 PM »
I just wanted to thank everyone here for all the help I got while preparing my Visa.  I would have made serious, serious mistakes if I'd tried to just figure it out on my own--and, although I got a lot of my information by lurking and using the "search" function, I really couldn't have done it without you guys.

Thanks! I'm so excited to be:
Jennie, soon to be in Manchester with her husband!


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Re: Thank You--I got my Visa!
« Reply #1 on: September 25, 2008, 05:44:47 PM »
Awww, congratulations!   :)


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Re: Thank You--I got my Visa!
« Reply #2 on: September 25, 2008, 05:52:50 PM »
congrats, Hi Jennie, I am in Manchester, and my hubby is joining me this weekend. PM me if you ever need a friendly chat.
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Re: Thank You--I got my Visa!
« Reply #3 on: September 25, 2008, 06:09:43 PM »
Congrats!!

Looks like we will need a Northwest gathering soon!


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Re: Thank You--I got my Visa!
« Reply #4 on: September 25, 2008, 06:13:14 PM »
Congrats!!

Looks like we will need a Northwest gathering soon!

sounds like a plan ( if you dont mind this English girl joining in too)
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Re: Thank You--I got my Visa!
« Reply #5 on: September 25, 2008, 06:19:52 PM »
Congratulations!


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Re: Thank You--I got my Visa!
« Reply #6 on: September 25, 2008, 06:53:40 PM »
congrats jennie! :)
Now a triple citizen!

Student visa 9/06-->Int'l Grad Scheme 1/08-->FLR(M) 7/08-->ILR 6/10-->British citizenship 12/12


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Re: Thank You--I got my Visa!
« Reply #7 on: September 25, 2008, 07:53:18 PM »
Congrats Jennie! Also, I believe 'ancmc' is also moving to Manchester shortly...days even.

Where will you be in Manchester?
23 Jan 06 - Met Online
17 Jul 07 - ENGAGED!!! :-D
30 Jun 08 - Applied for Fiance Visa
22 Jul 08 - Received Visa
01 Aug 08 - Arrived in UK!
01 Nov 08 - MARRIED!!!
03 Nov 08 - In-person FLR(M) - GRANTED!!

19 Dec 09 - 1st son born :)

02 Oct 10 - KOL Passed
26 Oct 10 - ILR app (posted Special Delivery)
27 Oct 10 - online tracking confirmed delivery
30 Oct 10 - Confirmation via post
15 Nov 10 - ILR granted/documents returned!!!

05 Nov 13 - 1st daughter born :)


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Re: Thank You--I got my Visa!
« Reply #8 on: September 26, 2008, 04:41:00 AM »
CONGRATS Jennie!! 

Yep.. I'll be in the Manchester area, arriving on Wednesday October 1st!  We will actually be in Westhoughton but that is only a short train ride away!   ;D
11 Aug 00 - Married (Living in US)
25 Jul 08 - Spousal Visa w/ KOL Stamp Approved
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Re: Thank You--I got my Visa!
« Reply #9 on: September 26, 2008, 08:31:56 AM »
It is a wonderful feeling isn't it?  Congrats Jennie and best of luck!!
Even after all this time the sun never says to the Earth "You owe me."
Look what happens with a love like that, it lights the whole sky.
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Re: Thank You--I got my Visa!
« Reply #10 on: September 26, 2008, 11:24:04 AM »
Right on Jennie =) I won't be too far from Manchester =) hehe not going til late October tho =)
7/28/08 - Online Visa App. Completed [smiley=computer.gif]
8/20/08 - Biometric Apt. (Sup. Docs Mailed)  [smiley=smug2.gif]
8/25/08 - LA Consulate, App. & Docs Received  ;D
9/04/08 - 2 Emails: 5 & 10 days wait notice  [smiley=confused.gif]
9/18/08 - 1 Email: 12 weeks wait notice  [smiley=puke.gif]
9/21/08 - Consulate phoned to ask departure (said Oct. 24th) [smiley=2thumbsup.gif]
9/22/08 - @8:51AM VISA APPROVED OMG!!! [smiley=hug.gif]
10/25/08 Land in England!!![smiley=laugh4.gif] )
1/03/09 - Tentative wedding date


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Re: Thank You--I got my Visa!
« Reply #11 on: September 26, 2008, 11:30:42 AM »
Congratulations on your visa!!!  Such a good feeling!  [smiley=2thumbsup.gif]


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Re: Thank You--I got my Visa!
« Reply #12 on: September 26, 2008, 09:09:13 PM »
Thanks :)
For at least the first little while, we'll be in Rusholme (where he already has a flat).  He has made noises about moving, but I am so, so burnt-out from mailing everything I own over there that I don't even want to think about it for awhile.
I arrive there November 6th.

I would definitely be interested in a get-together!  Also, I'm searching for somewhere to horseback ride (I'm a three-day eventer over here, and I can't imagine not riding in England!)--so if anyone has any ideas or suggestions I'd love to hear them! I'm also going to start looking at temp agencies to try and find some low-stress sort of work--I was a teacher over here, but I'm definitely interested in looking around at other options while I have the chance...


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Re: Thank You--I got my Visa!
« Reply #13 on: September 26, 2008, 10:21:31 PM »
Jennie, that is a great location to live as it is so centrall, just right by the universitys, great nights out in Didsbury village, and cheap nights at the student bars. My daughters grandfather lives in Rusholme so am a frequent visitor up there, would love to meet up, go for a curry maybe as you are on top of the curry mile.

I am also a teacher, but looking to try something new,want a lesss stressful job.
Sharon-UK






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