~Melissa~

OK I think I'm going to LOVE this season!! I like the new twist... I wonder if that couple is going to make it last? i hope they do, they seem like real people. Who knows I could be fooled though. That guy with the fro-hair is a TMZ photographer btw.

oh and I almost forgot... Good luck on your interview Maura!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by naga0066 Do you think it would be beneficial to open a joint bank account?? My FI seems to think he will be able to extend his student visa after we graduate as he will be doing a residency program. I'm a bit skeptical until he can show me something in writing.... but if that ends up being the case we may just wait to file until after we graduate and have a home together. Argh I dunno. I'm encouraged to hear though that you didn't use a lawyer! It just seems so expensive.... I'm hoping we can figure most of it out on our own. Yes definitely open up a joint bank account. It won’t hurt and it’s a good way to start saving for the wedding – together. I’m not sure about the poverty line thing and using relatives as a co-signer. We were fine because they only put the poverty line at $13700, and as long as the US citizen makes more than that they don’t care. Are you working part time at all? Hmmm I’m sorry I’m of no help when it comes to that question. Oh and that would be awesome if he could extend his visa. Much easier than filing all the paper work IMO. Hey if you need any help I don’t mind one bit. PM me and I could even talk to you on the phone and go over the paperwork once you begin the process. You can download all the forms you need now from UCIS and start filling them out ahead of time if you’re really eager lol

Oh Paula, I’m just getting to see them this morning. I passed out last night pretty early! What a gorgeous wedding and you made a stunning bride. I love your cake, looks almost too good to eat! That red(looks red or coral to me) carpet down the isle looks awesome in the photos, really brings out the colors with the water too. I love it!! OK I’m going back to look at them again! Beautiful, beautiful, BEAUTIFUL!!!

awww I just noticed you're still not feeling too well, sorry to hear that. I'm glad to hear you're uploading the pictures, I'm excited!

There she is!!! (courtney) hehe I knew you would be counting down the minutes lol That does sound kind of dumb - but I'm not losing faith. I love big brother. Gosh I'm excited! 9 minutes to go!!!

OK Paula enough is enough - where are the pics?? LOL I'm teasing.... but I did see you changed your siggy pic. I just did a search and the most i can find is this thread. Give em up

Quote: Originally Posted by naga0066 This morning I just started looking at all the papework/requirements. It's my understanding that the easiest way to go about the citizenship process is file the paperwork (I-130 Petition for Alien Relative) AFTER we have our marriage license. Is that correct? Yes that is correct! Wow, we're oposites, my DH is american and I'm from canada. lol Just to let you know we filed with the national benefits center (chicago lockbox) June 6, 2007 and we just had our interview on Feb 5, 2008. It takes a long time depending on which city your paperwork gets routed to. We had a mix of jacksonville and new orleans. It's such a crazy process. Just make sure you have as much proof of your marriage as possible for the interview: his birth certificate from canada with both his parents names on it(he has to apply for this from the province he was born in as it's probably different than the birth certificate he has), any joint financial document in both of your names (loans, mortgages, insurance, bank accounts etc), pictures as proof of your marriage and relationship, then all the rest of your immigration paperwork already filed. If you have any specific questions shoot me a PM. I don't mind at all as I know the process can be VERY mind numbing. Quote: Originally Posted by monicaswave I have filed all the paperwork for citizenship already. I am basically just waiting on my interview. I should get it any time soon but I think they are really backed up....I hope to get it before wedding day. Yeah they must be really behind, which disctict office did you apply to? Are you online for updates with your case status? Quote: Originally Posted by mauraw i would really recommend hiring a lawyer to at least file your papers, because ive heard from others that it goes much more smoothly to have an attorney handle the filing. We did EVERYTHING without a lawyer.While hiring a lawyer makes it easier on you and you don't have to worry about anything really they are expensive from what I've heard. We did it without one and did everything correct - so it can be done. lol The paperwork took me a couple hours at the most.

HI Colleen, I got married at the Riu Jalisco October of 2007. Have you seen it? You may want to check out my slideshow. ARe you gettin married on the beach or gazebo? If you have any questions at all feel free to private message me. Happy planning and welcome to the greatest forum of all

YAY!!! Thanks for the post Alyssa, I didnt realize it begins tonite. I'm pumped. what's the catch I see it says "till death do us part".. HMMMM

Cool! That was fun. I got most of them right too! Oh yeaaahhhh. Can we do it again Tammy? lol

You read my mind Shelley, I’m stumped too. I like the idea of Fillet minion (sp) YUMMY!!! I need to g to the grocery store and pick up some supplies. Do you have that recipe for chocolate mousse Karen?

Talk about funny... just got to work and outlook pops up with the following reminder "BDW superlatives due to Tammy" hehehe just sent you mine Tammy.

OMG, to be honest I didn't even know I was nominated I just did a post and noticed an image beside my name. How cool is that?! Thanks girls. I feel like a bad forum buddy cuz I haven't been on as much as I would have liked. 2 weeks from now I'll be back more because we should have a new girl at work and I can go back to working just ONE job. Anyway thanks again I'm HONORED to nominated. Congrats to Tammi too! I know how helpful you've been and how much you've been posting you're wedding plans and such. WOOHOO

Paula I'm one day late... I hope yesterday was everything you ever dreamed of. We were at a wedding yesterday and you were in my thoughts through it all. I can't wait to hear how everything went and see the pictures of course lol Congrats to the newest Mrs!!!!

Wow what a beautiful day indeed lol. Toby you are gorgeous girl, your eyes are so pretty. Everyone at your wedding looked as if they were having such a fun time! Congrats - those photos were great!

Happy Birthday Tammy!!!! Enjoy it with Cain and all the animals

I love your new sig pic Ann - it's gorgeous!!! I'll attempt a vday siggy... not until the weekend though. I'm STILL putting in 12 hour days at the office UGH.

I had to find this... hehehe I'm so glad it was a good time!!! You are one heck of a great Mama!!!

What a treat! I'm looking forward to seeing these!!!

Those are so nice! Thanks for sharing the picture!

WOOHOO Heidi - not too much longer, time is ticking away. I'm so excited!

I was totally obsessed with wedding shows... i liked the bridezilla one. It made me feel normal LOL

Paula I just got to say your stuff looks friggin' awesome! Have fun!!!

Oooh fun! What a great idea Tammy... I'm having kinda a hard time though hehe