By: Art Saborio
As I go back in my memories I can clearly remember the first time I met my Ukrainian Wife. I can remember her smile, her eyes, how she wore her hair, her perfume and even the way she made me feel. She was from a medium sized city on the East side of Ukraine very close to the border with Russia. The city is called Lugansk. This city is about two hours by plane from the capital of Ukraine; Kiev. I remember how great and how hard it was to visit her. I was always so happy to be able to see her again and then so sad when I had to leave her behind. The worst part of this is she was not able to visit the USA. I could not get her a visitor’s Visa. We tried for this Visa and we were denied.
I use to call her every day. My afternoon would be her night. So my call to her would come around 10pm Ukrainian time. For me this worked out great because it was always a relief to know that she got home safe. The economic situation in the Ukraine has never been good. There were always robberies and worst things that could happen to women that walk late at night. My wife had a dance class late at night and often times she would have to walk home. I always had this worry on my mind that something would happen to her on the way home. I am grateful that nothing happened.
In the past I had been married before and had a hard time thinking that a relationship with anyone else could be good in my life. But I immediately could tell that this relationship was much different. I could tell that her interest was my interest and I could tell that she had the same feeling from me. She was genuine in her approach and I never felt that she was holding anything back. She had a softness which was almost magical and a toughness to her that showed conviction. She was the protector of my heart and soul.
My wife as a person was amazing. She always protected my best interests and supported me no matter what direction my life would take. She was always there for me and still is there for me. In my other relationships I would find that I needed my own space and time away. With my wife this never happened. I enjoyed spending every moment with her and still do.
It was almost exactly three years before we were finally together in one country. I dove into the K1 Fiance Visa process and came out with positive results. My wife was always worried that they would deny her Fiance Visa, but I knew better. I knew a bit about the process already and knew of the pitfalls to avoid. It is not all that hard to get a Fiance Visa if you know what you are doing and know what to avoid. It was a great relief to me wife to know that she had a Visa in hand. But that relief only lasted a day as she start to now worry about the trip to a foreign land she knew nothing about. To tell you the truth, I had the same fear that she would hate it in the USA and want to return to the Ukraine.
My wife arrived in the USA under a K1 Visa. She was so nervous and was completely exhausted when she arrived. We planned our wedding quickly and she tried very hard to get use to the culture in the USA. There were a lot of tears and at times I did not think she would make it. She wanted so much to get back to her normal Ukrainian life. It was hard to see her go through this and all I could do was try to comfort her. She knew that she could leave at anytime and go back home. Yet she stayed by my side refusing to leave me. There is a saying, “A man is only as strong as the woman beside him”, and this was the case with me. She was my rock that till this day has never faltered. After the marriage I helped her with the Adjustment of Status to become a Permanent US Immigrant Resident.
Now my wife was a great housekeeper and cook. I can tell you the days of eating out, sandwiches and frozen meals were a thing of the past. I was being feed like a king! The food was so delicious and my house was kept clean. I hate clutter and like everything organized, so my wife was a perfect match for me. She was and still is my best friend. We do everything together as a family.
There is not one thing that I would change about my life. I am content in my marriage and look forward to a long lifetime with my Ukrainian Wife. If by chance you are reading this article and in a relationship with someone abroad or thinking about starting a relationship abroad, then I say just do and follow through. The rewards and beauty will overwhelm you and fill you with something that you may never find locally. If you have reservations, then it never hurts to try. It is better to have tried something new with good intentions in your heart, then to never have tried at all.
Art Saborio is a specialist in both the “K1 Fiance Visa” and “Permanent US Immigrant Resident Adjustment of Status Process” for the new non immigrant spouse. He has written many exclusive articles on these subjects, as well as, articles on the relationship differences between an American Man and a Russian Woman. His articles and information has helped countless couples find happiness together here in the USA. Please join us at K1 Visa Experts for more important information on the process of bringing your fiance to the USA. For more free articles on Russian American relationships visit http://www.russianwife.straightanswers.net/
