I feel like the poster child for the most dysfunctional family... ;) Not really but it feels that this process has me digging in places I don't want to dig...
Ok so I have not seen or spoken to my father since about 1991. I haven't spoken to his side of the family since about 1998 including my brother, grandmother and the rest.
I contacted someone who was willing to get the info from my grandmother and was informed that my father has no mailing address and I asked why and she said apparently he had some bills and he ripped out his mailbox and so he has no phone or mailbox or way to reach him. I guess my grandma said she has to wait to hear from him by phone.
Ok so naturally this isn't my fault but again missing info as stated on here could make them question something and so I wondered if anyone has had a situation like this and has it been ok. I will have to put no known address but just list his state. Last I knew back in 1998 he had 35 sled dogs and lives in Alaska. He is the mountain man type and likes his solitude but how will immigration take this?
Thanks!!!
Shawn
It happens, Immigration have seen all this before, do not worry, just explain it in detail to them. As long as you have a good explination they will understand, I thought my app was a train wreck, but I explained in detail and they did not question it.
Thanks Chris!!!
I appreciate your humor too!!! ;) I thought mine was the worst. :) There's a reason I have not had contact with these people and Canadian immigration should be happy they won't be coming along with me at any point. :) LOL I am leaving them all behind. :) LOL
I'm so happy you finally got approved Chris!!! I read your posts about feeling housebound and unable to work and I really understand how that must feel. So I was really excited to hear you were finally getting approval!!! :) CONGRATS!!! :)
Thank you again!!!
Shawn
I understand you 100%, sometimes blood is not thicker than water :)
I wish you luck with your app and I am sure everything will be fine. Try not to worry too much. I did and it did not help the situation at all.
Chris
Thanks Chris!!!
I do love my family but I don't wish to be around them. ;) I like choosing my circle of family and friends myself. :)
I think I am finally in a space of feeling really positive about the process because for the past 2 years the border crossings have caused me so much anxiety feeling that one person has the power to say I can't see my husband was too much. I have had to really work on creating a positive energy and not be in fear. I believe when we are in fear we attract those experiences to us so I am choosing easy and simple now. ;) No drama or negative experiences. ;)
Thanks you Chris!!! :) I will be happy when I am able to get all my documents so I can submit the app. Knowing that is not even started yet is a bit much but I just stay present. ;) I don't go into the future. :) I just do one day at a time so as not to go into fear. :)
I have a KNOWING we will be together living this year. ;)
Appreciate your support so much!! :)
I think as stories are more and more alike, I wish you so much luck and don't worry. I went through the pre-stress as well before filling, I had to wait 1 year before I could even apply (Common-Law) then 7 Months of the application. I know in the grand scheme of things 19 months is nothing especially when you are with your partner but it does feel like an eternity.
Don't Worry you will always find support here from myself or the other wonderful members who helped me.
Thanks Chris!!!
I have read the stories of those who chose to do inland vs outland and I don't wish that wait on anyone.
I need to find a home in the states so I can leave Canada. I have been here for 2 weeks and feeling like I need to get back to the US so I don't overstay and yet I have no home there because I had to get out of where I was living for the same reasons. :) TOO much drama and stress and I need a peaceful and tranquil place. :) So I have that being held over my head right now because I don't want to sign a year lease in case our approval comes sooner than that. I don't want to do anything to jeopardize our application process. ;)
Thanks again so much for the support!! Yes from the first time I checked out this message board in Fall 2008 I felt the amazing support and experience here and felt at home. :) I haven't had the time to really get into it all though because of all that i have going on but I know I will be here more and more in support. ;)
Thanks!!! I appreciate it!!!