Dear Friends,
It has been a long road to this day.
I began making friends on this forum since 2003 when I finally realized that my green card would take a long time to obtain.
After having to endure the DOL monthly updates and the dreaded, now processing: "April 2001" for what seemed forever - in fact it was forever. To almost reaching the front of the line at NY SWA, only to be derailed by the creation of the Backlog Centers.
After watching the backlog centers and having spent countless hours trying to figure out what they were doing...after waiting almost another two years...I was greeted with a notice of closure. Another ordeal in the green card saga. Thankfully, I made it through.
As insane as it may sound, I am thankful that USCIS swiftly approved my I-140 last week and my I-485 this week. Yes, I know, we have been trained well, we have been trained to be greatful for getting a quick approval in just 7 months.
It has been a long ride but it has been a good experience, getting the chance to interact with so many of you, through posts and some even via phone...
I consider all of you friends. mvinays, GreenCard2010, MDWatch, others. I wish you the best and a green card approval in the near future.
I have spent countless time on these forums, learning and trying to help. It's bitter-sweet. I look forward to a life where the green card is something I carry in my wallet and not something that consumes me. But I will miss you guys (and gals).
I won't disappear just yet, but I hope you will understand that it is time to look to the future.
Thank you God, for giving me the strength to wait, for good friends and a green card.
Good luck to all.
JustWatching