ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Middle East and North AfricaThursday!!!
Morning everyone, not much sleep last night my son hurt his foot at there soc hop in school yesterday to much jumping around. So he is limping, nothing broken just a sprane. I need a nap.
HopeishereFemaleEgypt2009-12-17 09:40:00
Middle East and North AfricaHappy Birthday Jeanne!
Happy Birthday Jeanne!! Have a great day rose.gif
HopeishereFemaleEgypt2009-12-18 09:24:00
Middle East and North Africayay i got visa in hand today
Just logged on to see you got your visa 'mounir and suzie' thats fantastic, I hope you can find a cheaper ticket soon after the holiday. It is very expensive at this time. Then they drop a lot in mid Jan. the best of luck to you both and keep us posted on your POE experiece and when your comming. What a great day for you both. I can only imagine how you feel.
HopeishereFemaleEgypt2009-12-20 01:41:00
Middle East and North AfricaWednesday
Goodmorning to everyone..
HopeishereFemaleEgypt2009-12-30 12:11:00
Middle East and North AfricaIntroduction
Hello all, Im Sandra from Kansas, talked to a few of you already. I appriciate all the support from this site its been amazing. My husband Ahmed from Alexandria is finishing his military time, will finish Sept.1 so only about a month away. We have been married over a year. Good news im flying to Egypt Monday the 27th to spend his break from the military with him. Its been since Feb. You all know the deal missing them all the time, all times of the day contstantly thinking of the day the approval will happen.
HopeishereFemaleEgypt2009-07-24 00:25:00
Middle East and North AfricaIntroduction
Salam, Im Sandra and my husband Ahmed met online in mid 2007 and did lots of chatting and cam and voice, ect.. decided to take a first trip to Egypt in Jan. 2008 and everything was as wonderful as I expected to be when we met. We married May 4, 2008 in Cairo and I have been back a total of 4 times. He is finishing his military in the north coast and will complete sept. 1 inshalla we will be together soon. Im from Kansas toto land as you all may know it. It's a great place to raise a family I think. My husband and I enjoy lots of different things, we are both adventurous and love the outdoors, swimming, snorkeling, diving, walking down the beach holding hands. We both like liverpool, its our team.

I have learned so much from this site and it's been so amazing to ask and get answers to most questions posted here.

Sharifah and I both filied in May so I'm glad we can walk through this together, its nice to know everyone in here really does care. I keep my opionions to myself and keep myself very respectfull to others posts as I think it should be in here. It's hard enough to wait for our loved ones.

Oh to Nawel, Zaids mommy and the others with children on here they are absoulutly adorable. This has been an amazing journey and im sure will have its ups and downs but looking forward to spending the rest of my life with Ahmed. Best wishes to everyone here.
HopeishereFemaleEgypt2009-06-02 02:24:00
Middle East and North AfricaMonday

and they let us have internet too! :lol:


Thats bad..lol and your right no hills here, its farm land.
HopeishereFemaleEgypt2010-01-04 18:00:00
Middle East and North AfricaMonday

where you at in kansas?


Im in Augusta Ks. just east of Wichita, I see your in KC Mo. I go there sometimes, my sons father lives there.
HopeishereFemaleEgypt2010-01-04 11:12:00
Middle East and North AfricaMonday
Goodmorning and I know cold all to well here in Kansas. This is one of my husbands biggest fears of comming is our cold winters here compared to Egypt.

Andrea saw the news last night and saw how cold it has been in Florida and my gf called me from orlando and said she was freezing. She even had her oven door open..lol

Maureen what a bummer on the delay at school. Its tough enough just getting there early for me as I work 2nd shift. I really don't like mornings.
HopeishereFemaleEgypt2010-01-04 09:25:00
Middle East and North AfricaWednesday January 6th, 2010
Goodmorning everyone and happy hump day. Looking forward to the warmer weather this weekend. If it even breaks 30-40 I would be happy.
HopeishereFemaleEgypt2010-01-06 10:27:00
Middle East and North AfricaFriday!
Morning, no big plans maybe a movie. Im sleeping in on Sunday thats a for sure. Have a great weekend everyone.
HopeishereFemaleEgypt2010-01-08 08:36:00
Middle East and North AfricaThursday, January 7, 2010
Goodmorning everyone, brrr is right just took my son to kindergarten wow its freezing. Im going to try and focus on something besides the cold. Need to picture myself on the beach somewhere. Have a great day.
HopeishereFemaleEgypt2010-01-07 09:23:00
Middle East and North AfricaNew MENA Arrival
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Very sweet and precious. rose.gif
HopeishereFemaleEgypt2009-12-15 23:58:00
Middle East and North Africa10 yr GC!!!

:dance: Wael received his letter today his 10 yr GC was ordered Jan 7, 2010! :dance:

It's a great way to start the New Year!!! Now it's on to Citizenship! What a ride
this has been!!!

We are celebrating tonight!!! :dance: :dance: :dance:


Thats great!!! Many congrats to you both and enjoy your evening. (F)
HopeishereFemaleEgypt2010-01-08 22:42:00
Middle East and North AfricaWonderful Tuesday!
Congrats Bajih thats some great news.
HopeishereFemaleEgypt2010-01-19 11:32:00
Middle East and North AfricaHappy Thursday!
Goodmorning everyone, congrats on your husband comming Jackie. I can only imagine how your feeling. I would be soooo nervous and excited at the same time. Keep us posted on his arrival. Have a great day everyone.
HopeishereFemaleEgypt2010-01-21 09:14:00
Middle East and North AfricaMonday 1st of February!!
Happy Monday to everyone. Today is the final countdown for Ahmed he will have his completion papers in less then 30 days. Finally its almost over. They came to the camp and took his military ID and gave him some gifts of appreciation, towles, sheets and a blanket and an extra 100LE woohoo he's rolling now. Either way it's been a long 2 years and now comming to an end. He will get his papers the day he finishes and take them to the same lady that we went to in December to translate his other stuff, then renew his passport and send the completion paper and a copy of the passport. Im glad it only takes a few days to do there passports there. If were lucky we could get a april interview and Im definately attending. Then I can sit here and wait in AP with the rest of those here and go nutzO'
HopeishereFemaleEgypt2010-02-01 17:23:00
Middle East and North AfricaIt's TUESDAY! One day down...
Goodmorning everyone, have a great day.
HopeishereFemaleEgypt2010-02-02 11:01:00
Middle East and North AfricaWednesday!

Good Morning everyone!!!

2 weeks to the day I fly out to see my hubby!!! :dance: :dance:


Im really excited for you Andrea and looking forward to hearing how your interview goes, I was telling my husband with lots of the recent interviews that many of the sposes havent attended and they have been waiting in ap. I really hope by you going can make a difference in a shorter AP. Who knows its Egypt, but you know im for sure going. Ill be in touch before but please try to post your experience in the review section. The very best of luck to you both.
HopeishereFemaleEgypt2010-02-03 09:40:00
Middle East and North Africadevistated...now what?
Sorry this has happened to you, I would have to agree on wanting some kind of answers and some closure. I hope you get what you need in this time of devistation. Hang in there.
HopeishereFemaleEgypt2010-01-28 00:20:00
Middle East and North AfricaThursday!

Happy Thursday!!!

Congrats Olivia on Waleeds visa!!! I still can't get over why the hell it took 5 months.


Also looks like congrats are in order for Sharif also, thats awesome there finally doing something in Cairo. Maybe they felt the pressure from all the emails from you and your congressman and decided to do something.
HopeishereFemaleEgypt2010-02-04 09:03:00
Middle East and North AfricaThursday!
Happy Thursday!!!

Congrats Olivia on Waleeds visa!!! I still can't get over why the hell it took 5 months.
HopeishereFemaleEgypt2010-02-04 08:50:00
Middle East and North AfricaVISA ISSUED Alhamduli'illah
Congrats Zahra its been a long road for you the best of wishes to you and your husband.
HopeishereFemaleEgypt2010-02-03 09:36:00
Middle East and North AfricaHappy Birthday Miss Jackie !!
Happy Birthday Jackie have a great day!!!
HopeishereFemaleEgypt2010-02-05 09:12:00
Middle East and North AfricaHappy Birthday Rajaa!
Happy Birthday to you too Rajaa. What a pretty cake, I want some. :star:
HopeishereFemaleEgypt2010-02-05 09:13:00
Middle East and North AfricaHappy Birthday Tasha!
Happy Birthday Tasha!! Wow all the birthdays and yummy looking cakes. Enjoy your day..
HopeishereFemaleEgypt2010-02-05 09:15:00
Middle East and North AfricaMore Good News in MENA-land!

Thank you everyone! What a wonderful feeling after so many months of crying and pain and feeling like I was going crazy...
We have a friend who is a lawyer in Damascus and she is taking care of the residency thing- we hope to have something in after the weekend insha'Allah! I will keep you posted.

..when does it REALLY hit you? I am still in shock.
Baj


Congratulations Baj!! I missed this im very happy for you both thats great!!!
HopeishereFemaleEgypt2010-02-04 23:55:00
Middle East and North Africamy first topic from usa
Welcome to the states, wishing you a great life with your wife!!!
HopeishereFemaleEgypt2009-12-30 12:05:00
Middle East and North AfricaHappy Hump Day (Wednesday)!!!
Loving the photos posted, very nice. We had our snow day on monday and yep still cold in Kansas. Im so ready for summer. Ahmed has no idea what he is in store for with the winters here. Im thinking a nice down coverall suit and hat and gloves will help. :)

Edited by Sandra/Ahmed, 10 February 2010 - 09:31 AM.

HopeishereFemaleEgypt2010-02-10 09:30:00
Middle East and North AfricaHappy Monday ya'll!
Good afternoon everyone..
HopeishereFemaleEgypt2010-02-15 14:37:00
Middle East and North AfricaT G I F
Happy Friday Its been a long week. Having a makeup party on Sunday and trying out my chocolate fountain for the first time, should be yummy.

Edited by Sandra/Ahmed, 19 February 2010 - 01:13 PM.

HopeishereFemaleEgypt2010-02-19 13:13:00
Middle East and North AfricaOur Interview Monday 2/22
Thats great it sounds like it went smooth for you. Congrats, that would be awesome if it really took only two weeks. Im really happy for you.
HopeishereFemaleEgypt2010-02-22 18:58:00
Middle East and North AfricaHappy Moanday!
Hi Turia and Charles, Im still here waiting in the wings for my husband to finish his military, should be a week from today. They moved him back to the central camp like place to get his papers all finished up. He just text me with I love you, its always good to hear from him. Im sorry for your car problems we didnt get much snow when I got up just a little, so I was out taking my son to school at 730am. Its really cold though.
HopeishereFemaleEgypt2010-02-22 13:27:00
Middle East and North AfricaMagnificent Monday!!

Good Morning MENA!!!!
I got a wake up call bright and early this morning from my husband, HE GOT HIS VISA!!! AL HAMDULILAH!!!
I know that our journey has been short compared to alot of you all that are still waiting, but I wanted to say THANK YOU for all the answers to the multitude of questions that I have asked everyone!!! I hope everyone has good news today!!!Posted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted Image


OMG!! Thats so great. Congrats. That was super fast.
HopeishereFemaleEgypt2010-03-01 21:22:00
Middle East and North AfricaThursday?

Hi ya'll~~~hope ya had a great Thursday.

Jackie (F)


Happy Thursday even though it's almost over. Im kinda out of the loop, had dental surgury on a root canal that had an absess so have 12 stitches in the top of my mouth. But not doing to bad actually considering.
HopeishereFemaleEgypt2010-03-11 19:10:00
Middle East and North AfricaHappy Moanday MENA!
Goodmorning everyone. Im with ya all on this new so called improved version of VJ. My husband got his HS diploma orginal finally and ordered his passport yesterday and will have it in 3 more days. I'll be glad when this part is over.

About uncoverboss yes Jeanne im watching it. I like it. I saw a few extra behind the scences footage on Oprah a month or so ago. Its neet to see them go in when they have such a big corp. if they care to actully want to help. I work for a big Company but we are small in our area and locally owned and my bosses rock. Afterall they are giving my husband a job when he arrives and all the same benifits im getting. That will help us a lot. If he finds something he would rather do down the road he can keep his options open.

Heres another completely funny show, The Marriage Ref, got to love that one too. Jerry Seinfild is the director. Its on NBC on Thursday. I have to DVR anything I want to see at night since I work till 915pm. Have a great Monday everyone and Jackie keep the music playing.
HopeishereFemaleEgypt2010-03-15 11:04:00
Middle East and North AfricaIt's Tuesday

Good morning MENA~
I think I need a whole pot of coffee this morning. Still haven't gotten over the time change.... :sleepy:

Goodmorning, looks like its just you and me so far. I did have a quick question Andrea. Did you send your husbands orginall and a certified copy of his military papers. My husband is worried about sending it in the mail, maybe its the fact he just spent 2 hard years to get it and is afraid its going to get lost. So curious about that. I have his orginall birth record and police here already but I brought those back with me on my last visit in Dec. Just wandering what you did. Or for that matter anyone else. Thanks a bunch and have a great day.
HopeishereFemaleEgypt2010-03-16 09:32:00
Middle East and North AfricaHappy Thursday
Great news Jackie. What a relief to be finished with USCIS, so when he came over had you already been married 2 years or not? Im getting a bit confused because Im sure when my husband gets here it will be after 2 years of marriage as that will be in May. So just lost about the EAD, I thought at certain times they could get that at POE. Is that true?
HopeishereFemaleEgypt2010-03-18 10:30:00
Middle East and North Africadid i can send more evideance with my medical

I am not sure which hospital that he went to but I want to say he spent maybe 650 egyptian pounds total for the medical. Also I believe he had to come back after 10 days to get the results in a sealed envelope for the interview.
I will ask him about it tomorrow and post the answer for you.
Good luck!


I would like to know this also, my husband will be doing his in Alexandria, I know the cost info is on the embassy website but Im sure the prices vary in Egypt, also in the pick up time to im sure. There is a list of the locations also on the embassy website.
HopeishereFemaleEgypt2010-04-04 18:28:00
Middle East and North AfricaHappy Monday
Happy monday, this is going to be a good week, back in action at the NVC now that my husband is completed his military. I have been there since Oct. 2009, im waiting for the DHL to arrive this week then overnight to NVC the last papers they need.
HopeishereFemaleEgypt2010-04-05 14:09:00