Is This The End?
Back in October when I officially filed for Permanent Resident Status with the lovely people at the INS, I was told that my application would take at least a year and half before I get called in for my interview. About a month ago I get a letter in the mail with an INS return address on it but all it turned out to be was a notice to go get my fingerprints done, which is one of the many steps I have to take along the way. I went downtown last Saturday and spent my morning going through the slaughter house routine again and as usual, was amazed at how efficient they were at wasting time and money.
Anyway, Julie and I also received a second letter telling us to come in for a joint interview regarding my case status. I didn't realize what this meeting was all about until we read the form full of instructions. First of all I didn't know that Julie would have to be there, and second, I didn't know we were going to be asked to prove that we are actually married and "commingle".... whatever the hell that means. So we've spent the last week gathering up all our information that will help us prove our case because Julie doesn't believe the bruises on my arms will be enough evidence...lol. The appointment is this Thursday on March 4th at 10:55AM which actually works out pretty good for me because I'll be up late the night before watching the Canucks throttle the Avalanche on ESPN. Did I mention I was really looking forward to that game?
So why is my interview coming so early after being told to wait for a year and half? Probably the same reason I was told I couldn't work until February but then was sent a letter telling me to go in for my work permit in mid November, nobody knows what the hell is going on. The people they hire to answer questions about pending cases over the phone must have the easiest jobs in the world. All they have to do is answer the phone and tell people their cases will be evaluated any time in the next 14 years. I think once they put in their apprenticeship for 5 years they get promoted to the Triple "A" Auto Club, there they only have to tell people the tow trucks will be arriving "within an hour".
I hope this really is the end of the line for me and that I finally get my green card. The one thing that bothers me about my current situation is that until I actually receive my Permanent Resident Status I'm not allowed to travel outside the United States, even back Canada! This stresses me out because what if I suddenly need to go to a playoff game? How am I suppose to go watch Canucks if they stop me at the border? They wouldn't honestly prevent me from one of life's basic necessities would they?
Oh the humanity.
Anyway, Julie and I also received a second letter telling us to come in for a joint interview regarding my case status. I didn't realize what this meeting was all about until we read the form full of instructions. First of all I didn't know that Julie would have to be there, and second, I didn't know we were going to be asked to prove that we are actually married and "commingle".... whatever the hell that means. So we've spent the last week gathering up all our information that will help us prove our case because Julie doesn't believe the bruises on my arms will be enough evidence...lol. The appointment is this Thursday on March 4th at 10:55AM which actually works out pretty good for me because I'll be up late the night before watching the Canucks throttle the Avalanche on ESPN. Did I mention I was really looking forward to that game?
So why is my interview coming so early after being told to wait for a year and half? Probably the same reason I was told I couldn't work until February but then was sent a letter telling me to go in for my work permit in mid November, nobody knows what the hell is going on. The people they hire to answer questions about pending cases over the phone must have the easiest jobs in the world. All they have to do is answer the phone and tell people their cases will be evaluated any time in the next 14 years. I think once they put in their apprenticeship for 5 years they get promoted to the Triple "A" Auto Club, there they only have to tell people the tow trucks will be arriving "within an hour".
I hope this really is the end of the line for me and that I finally get my green card. The one thing that bothers me about my current situation is that until I actually receive my Permanent Resident Status I'm not allowed to travel outside the United States, even back Canada! This stresses me out because what if I suddenly need to go to a playoff game? How am I suppose to go watch Canucks if they stop me at the border? They wouldn't honestly prevent me from one of life's basic necessities would they?
Oh the humanity.
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