ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Middle East and North AfricaWhy is saying goodbye so hard?
Iam trying to figure out an easy way to say goodbye.....Its so hard, I want to take him home with me but I can't. I can't leave him and Iam in tears everytime I think about it. How do you get through this? Iam leaving my heart on the otherside of the world with him. Please if anyone knows how to cope with this please let me know
HoneyandsweetieFemaleLebanon2009-07-20 06:30:00
Middle East and North AfricaSurviving the distance
Hi everybody, I left my husband in lebanon earlier this week and its been really hard trying to adjust back to life here. Its just that I was so use to him being there with me everyday and now hes gone. I just want to get on a plane and go back to him...anyway, I know that many of you guys have gone through this already. How do you make your love survive the distance? For me it just doesn't feel the same without him and now I feel so far away from him.
HoneyandsweetieFemaleLebanon2009-07-26 06:30:00
Middle East and North AfricaMonday
happy monday everyone!
HoneyandsweetieFemaleLebanon2009-07-27 07:32:00
Middle East and North AfricaJust thought I'd share...
Congrats! What a beautiful little girl!
HoneyandsweetieFemaleLebanon2009-07-20 06:22:00
Middle East and North AfricaHappy Friday MENA!!!!!!
Happy Friday everyone! Moving today!
HoneyandsweetieFemaleLebanon2009-07-31 06:03:00
Middle East and North AfricaAhh! It's Monday!
good morning everyone, another week....
HoneyandsweetieFemaleLebanon2009-08-03 07:36:00
Middle East and North AfricaPlease give a warm welcome to:
Welcome to VJ!
HoneyandsweetieFemaleLebanon2009-08-03 21:11:00
Middle East and North AfricaPrays for Kenza
Good luck hon!
HoneyandsweetieFemaleLebanon2009-08-25 06:06:00
Middle East and North AfricaThinking about moving to Saudi and filing DCF
It was difficult adjusting to life in lebanon, I think i was stressing because we had less than a week to fully plan out the logistics of the wedding. Also we went through alot of ####### from immigration just trying to get married in Lebanon. I think its hard adjusting in any country...my husband is still trying to adjust to life in KSA and its extremely challenging being a single man there.
HoneyandsweetieFemaleLebanon2009-08-28 18:30:00
Middle East and North AfricaThinking about moving to Saudi and filing DCF
QUOTE (Melly 2 @ Aug 26 2009, 08:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Okay he is working in KSA but does that mean you can file DCF from there? I thought you had to live in the country your spouse was from to file for DCF??
Also, at least for Egypt, you have to show residency for a certain length of time before filing...
it could be a long time you'd be living there.



You can file DCF after being a resident for 6 months
HoneyandsweetieFemaleLebanon2009-08-26 19:20:00
Middle East and North AfricaThinking about moving to Saudi and filing DCF
I was with my husband for four months in lebanon...I then returned to the states. My husband got a job in saudi arabia and is there now
HoneyandsweetieFemaleLebanon2009-08-26 19:11:00
Middle East and North AfricaThinking about moving to Saudi and filing DCF
Hey guys...sorry i have been a lurker around her the past couple of weeks, anyway I am debating about moving to saudi arabia and filing DCF. Because honestly I dont think I can wait it out...its like apart of me is missing. I know that a few people have adviced me to just start filing but I know that this will be a long process for us. The reason why it will take longer is because he was asked to leave the US voluntarily..thus he has voluntary departure on his record. Seriously what should I do here? Iam trying to weigh the pros and cons of living aboard and filing DCF, any advice would be great.


HoneyandsweetieFemaleLebanon2009-08-26 18:41:00
Middle East and North AfricaM-m-m-m-m-m-m-muh-Monday!
Happy monday! I hope everyone has a great week
HoneyandsweetieFemaleLebanon2009-08-31 08:49:00
Middle East and North AfricaYeah
this whole thread is pretty funny.....although I have no clue about "getting rubbed" LOL
HoneyandsweetieFemaleLebanon2009-09-02 19:17:00
Middle East and North AfricaCR1 approved
OMGoodness! Iam so happy for you!! WOW! Great!
HoneyandsweetieFemaleLebanon2009-09-15 19:59:00
Middle East and North AfricaHappy Eid for all MENA
I heard that its tomorrow...I checked a few saudi websites. happy Eid everyone
HoneyandsweetieFemaleLebanon2009-09-19 15:48:00
Middle East and North AfricaGood Sunday Morning MENA!
Good morning! We are having a small international dinner tonight so I will be preparing for it....other than that I will be cleaning and doing laundry.
HoneyandsweetieFemaleLebanon2009-09-27 06:31:00
Middle East and North AfricaVJ MENA FB Farm Town Players
Just joined farmtown!
HoneyandsweetieFemaleLebanon2009-08-03 21:07:00
Middle East and North AfricaVJ-MENA meetup in Las Vegas?
I was thinking about going to Vegas for my birthday, anyway Iam wondering are all of you guys going with your hubbies? Or are there some singles going?

Edited by Honeyandsweetie, 03 September 2009 - 09:03 PM.

HoneyandsweetieFemaleLebanon2009-09-03 21:02:00
Middle East and North AfricaHow Aya's Interview Went
Awesome news...congrats!
HoneyandsweetieFemaleLebanon2009-12-15 06:35:00
Middle East and North AfricaLosing friends because of marriage choice
She mentioned something about security clearance as being the reason. Regardless, whatever the reason is its difficult accepting the loss of a good friend.
HoneyandsweetieFemaleLebanon2009-12-27 15:40:00
Middle East and North AfricaLosing friends because of marriage choice
Hey guys, its been awhile since I posted on VJ...things are going okie, still going through the normal stuggles of being married to someone overseas. Anyway, I wanted to ask has anyone lost friends because of their marriage choice? Particularly, Marrying someone from the middle east....A really good friend of mine recently received a postion with Homeland Security and they informed me that they most cut all ties with me because of my husbands nationality. It disappoints me because she was a long time friend and having to cut ties with someone because of this doesn't seem right or fair. Anyone have any thoughts on this?
HoneyandsweetieFemaleLebanon2009-12-27 14:51:00
Middle East and North AfricaStaying or going...
Wow, how things can change in an instant.....My husband finally got a job in Lebanon! Although he is currently employed in Saudi as a Restuarant manager, he hates his job and compares it to indentured servitude. So now he wants me to move lebanon with him and file DCF after 6 months. I had just finished filling out the I-130 petition and he has asked that I put it on hold. So my question is what should i do? Go or stay...File or do DCF. Are you allowed to start the filing process and cancel it later? I probably will not have a job upon arrival and from what I was told residents aren't allowed to work unless you buy a work permit. Thanks!
HoneyandsweetieFemaleLebanon2010-01-10 13:29:00
Middle East and North AfricaMonday!
I will be heading to work in a little while....Does anyone have the day off since is MLK's birthday?
HoneyandsweetieFemaleLebanon2010-01-18 06:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTo file or not to file...

Just wondering does anyone know how long the process is taking now for CR1? I really don't have a clue how long the process is taking and how much time we would have before we leave. 


HoneyandsweetieFemaleLebanon2014-01-27 02:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTo file or not to file...

We have been married for almost five years now and we are living outside the US. My husband has stated that he wants us to move to the US and wants me to start the filing process. My brother in laws are US citizens and just returned back to the states after attending a funeral here.  I am thinking that this has something to do with him now wanting to leave. I have nothing against moving back to the states if we had a sound finacial plan and family support, currently we have neither. My family is unable to support us and nor do we have the financial means to live there if he doesn't find a job.  My brother in law has offered for us to stay with him but we would still need money to live while he looks for a job.  Does anyone have any thoughts on this? Is it a good idea just to move back with a significant amount of money in the bank.  We will be moving to florida and I am not sure about the job market there now.  Any input on what we should do?  Thanks!


HoneyandsweetieFemaleLebanon2014-01-27 01:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUS address vs Overseas address (mailing purposes)

Hi everyone. My wife and I live in Lebanon, and we're thinking of starting the process soon. I know there are a lot of couples like us that live overseas and have used their foreign address. For question B2 and C2 on the I-130 form, can we attach an additional sheet and request USCIS to mail all correspondence to a US address instead? We'll include our Lebanese address, but I prefer to have USCIS mail the notices to a US address. The postal service here is unreliable and I worry that they'll get lost in the mail. Any advice would be appreciated.


HoneyandsweetieFemaleLebanon2014-01-25 03:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa in hand. Hubby arrives tomorrow (01/31/09) :)
Congrats! Best wishes to you both
HoneyandsweetieFemaleLebanon2009-01-31 18:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBeginning the CR1 journey
I read somewhere that your suppose to send original or certified copies...To be honest iam not comfortable with this. We were married in Lebanon and I only have 2 copies of our marriage certificate. My husband is currently in Saudi Arabia and would have to fly back to lebanon to get more copies of our marriage certificate. They will not taked photocopies? Also does one get back this documents at the end of the process?
HoneyandsweetieFemaleLebanon2009-09-28 07:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBeginning the CR1 journey
Question about address, which address does one put if you intend on moving next year? Also when one does move how do you go about changing your address on the I-130 or letting them know that you have moved.
HoneyandsweetieFemaleLebanon2009-09-27 07:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBeginning the CR1 journey
Just wondering are copies of photo's okie? (ie Photo's printed out on plain paper) I don't want to send the originals and it would be easier to print them out rather than running to walmart and getting the pictures printed on photo paper. Also how many letters from friends or family would be sufficient?
HoneyandsweetieFemaleLebanon2009-09-26 21:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBeginning the CR1 journey
Hey guys, I just started filing out the paperwork and have started to collect supporting evidences. I have read over the CR1 guidelines and iam wondering if anyone has any other helpful suggestions. Also if your spouse is living aboard what address does one put for the last address to which you have resided together? If you have never resided together here in the states?

Edited by Honeyandsweetie, 26 September 2009 - 06:13 PM.

HoneyandsweetieFemaleLebanon2009-09-26 18:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAddress aboard
Also in Riyadh addresses are listed as PO box's not street addresses like here. Also if he decides to move and gets another address how does one go about doing a change of address for the beneficiary?
HoneyandsweetieFemaleLebanon2010-01-01 17:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAddress aboard
Hey guys I am trying to finish up the I-130 this weekend so I can send it out this week. But I have a question about address...My husband doesn't have an actual address in Saudi. He works for a company and most mail is received via company mail. So my question is will they need his actual physical address? If so could he use his relatives address?
HoneyandsweetieFemaleLebanon2010-01-01 17:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLetter of Certification for translations
This sucks...we went through all the trouble of getting it notiarized and legalized by the government.
HoneyandsweetieFemaleLebanon2010-01-08 17:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLetter of Certification for translations
So sworn translators don't count?
HoneyandsweetieFemaleLebanon2010-01-08 17:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLetter of Certification for translations
hey guys, Iam trying to figure out if I would need to get our marriage certificate translated again. We had it translated by a sworn translator in lebanon and legalized by foreign affairs. But I didnt know that the translator needed to write a statement of certification.....So do I need to have it re-translated since the translator didnt fill out the letter of certification? THANKS!
HoneyandsweetieFemaleLebanon2010-01-08 06:57:00