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Patient Wife · #51 04-17-2012, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Lozano619

Patient Wife: I hope it didn't sound like I was saying NO ONE can get the sentri, I just wanted to let all the wives of a felon know that it is almost impossible. I know when I got approved I had my hopes so high of getting it that it felt like a ton bricks falling down on me when I was denied

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I am so happy for you, that you were able to get yours. It will make your life much easier. Trust me, I have been doing the border every morning for 6 months now and it is nothing nice. Luckily they have the ready lane which cuts your time down by 20 to 30 minutes but come the holidays it will be back to 3 hour border waits again.
Good luck to everyone trying/applying for sentri. There is a reason why they are so strict, if they weren't the sentri wouldn't be as easy as it is because everyone and they mama would have it

Don't worry Lozano. I completely understand where you are coming from. I thank my lucky stars that I got it. I love that you shared your experience. I'm hopeful that you and the rest of the ladies on here applying for the pass will be as blessed as I have been. Because I know how difficult life will be otherwise. But I do hope that no one gets discouraged. As we have learned from our loved ones cases, each case is different and we can't compare any two situations. So with that being said, again I say... You never know until you try. Good luck to all!

Patient Wife · #52 04-17-2012, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by esperandoT

Well, I am married and I'll see how it all plays out. It sucks that we too are guilty by association.

I really don't want to commute so this will be additional confirmation that I need to figure out where to live and work. I'll keep you posted, I plan to make my first trip to the storage in San Ysidro at the time of the appointment and will most likely cross over and check out the neighborhoods in TJ. This is a great forum and we need to continue to share our experiences for the benefits of others. Thank you.

Do you already have an appointment? I wish you the best. Please do share with us, how it goes.
If its one thing I have learned from all this is to keep my faith and put everything in God's hands.

CAPTA!NS G!RL** · #53 04-18-2012, 04:39 PM

Good Luck!! = )

Patient Wife · #54 04-21-2012, 10:08 AM

Three months from today PatientHusband gets released!! YAY!!! Its hard to believe that we have been apart for this long and the toll that ICE has taken on our family. So many things can change over time. He has missed two school years of his kids life, two football seasons. He wont be able to see his son graduate from High School. His oldest son got married and he missed it all. But through it all, we remained strong. We didnt allow these circumtances to break us. We made moves so we could move forward! And so here i am today.. I got the plan ready to set in motion. In two months i will make my way to the beatiful land of Mexico. I will have aproximately a month to get our new home ready. I want him to come home to a homemade meal. I want him to go to his closet and find all his clothes neatly folded. I want him to sleep in a comfortable bed. I want to wake up by his side everyday. I want him to enjoy some peace and quiet or make as much noise as he wants. I want him to enjoy his children's laughter.I want dance with him in my kitchen as im trying to make dinner as we used to before this nightmare. I want to tell show him how much I love him, but most of all... I want him free. I want him to enjoy freedom. I want him to breath the fresh air of freedom.

I'm ready to embark on this new journey. I'm ready..... 91 Days and counting....

esperandoT · #55 04-23-2012, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Patient Wife

Three months from today PatientHusband gets released!! YAY!!! Its hard to believe that we have been apart for this long and the toll that ICE has taken on our family. So many things can change over time. He has missed two school years of his kids life, two football seasons. He wont be able to see his son graduate from High School. His oldest son got married and he missed it all. But through it all, we remained strong. We didnt allow these circumtances to break us. We made moves so we could move forward! And so here i am today.. I got the plan ready to set in motion. In two months i will make my way to the beatiful land of Mexico. I will have aproximately a month to get our new home ready. I want him to come home to a homemade meal. I want him to go to his closet and find all his clothes neatly folded. I want him to sleep in a comfortable bed. I want to wake up by his side everyday. I want him to enjoy some peace and quiet or make as much noise as he wants. I want him to enjoy his children's laughter.I want dance with him in my kitchen as im trying to make dinner as we used to before this nightmare. I want to tell show him how much I love him, but most of all... I want him free. I want him to enjoy freedom. I want him to breath the fresh air of freedom.

I'm ready to embark on this new journey. I'm ready..... 91 Days and counting....

Patient Wife, nicely said. 89 DaYs to the beginning of the rest of your life together. I am sure he will cherish the every day none eventfull days just as much as those future big events. Grandkids?

Wishing you the best as you move forward and prepare your new home.

chispasdecruz · #56 05-06-2012, 09:30 PM

Patientwife that was absolutely beautiful! I'm sure I'm not the only one who cried reading that post! :::thumbs up::: what a strong spirit you have!!

Patient Wife · #57 05-12-2012, 10:43 AM

I can't remember what I was doing 70 days ago, but I can tell you that in 70 days I'll be anxiously awaiting the homecoming of PatientHusband. I'm beginning to get stressed out because I keep looking for homes online and I can't find anything that fits our needs. I'm sure driving around is the best thing but I'm cutting it very close here. Argh!!!!

esperandoT · #58 05-14-2012, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Patient Wife

I can't remember what I was doing 70 days ago, but I can tell you that in 70 days I'll be anxiously awaiting the homecoming of PatientHusband. I'm beginning to get stressed out because I keep looking for homes online and I can't find anything that fits our needs. I'm sure driving around is the best thing but I'm cutting it very close here. Argh!!!!

I had to play it as life dictated. I'll have a list of rentals to check out with him and I hope to be able to get all the documents I need for my childs school before the end of this month but mostly everything else continues to be on hold.

( ) PO BOX
( ) Storage place near the border
( ) Rental
( ) Work - Job is up in the air too
( ) Schools

I don't even know when exactly I'll move down there.

I hope your plans fall together as time draws near. Stay calm and know that it should all work out in the end.

Patient Wife · #59 05-14-2012, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by esperandoT

I had to play it as life dictated. I'll have a list of rentals to check out with him and I hope to be able to get all the documents I need for my childs school before the end of this month but mostly everything else continues to be on hold.

( ) PO BOX
( ) Storage place near the border
( ) Rental
( ) Work - Job is up in the air too
( ) Schools

I don't even know when exactly I'll move down there.

I hope your plans fall together as time draws near. Stay calm and know that it should all work out in the end.

Thanks... I know all will fall into place but I'm totally freaking out now !! For the last few months I've gotten so many things in order and all I need is a place to live and I'm falling apart!!! But you're right! All will fall into place. I would love to wait and do it all with him but the fact is that I don't have much time. He gets home at the end of July if immigration permits and I start new Jo. Mid August, so I need to do things myself or else, I'll start my new job under lots of stress. So to avoid all that, I'm diving in and making this decision on my own. Wish I didn't have to, but as my sister says... "that's the way the cookie crumbles!"
I just hope that the perfect little rental is out there waiting for me... Going to Rosarito in 3 weeks to find a home..

negretelove · #60 05-15-2012, 10:17 AM

oh wow we have 2 home-comings right around the corner!!!!!!!

just remember to breathe ladies...the roller-coaster of emotions is going to pick up speed and have lots of twists and turns but you got this

MRz AceVes · #61 05-16-2012, 03:25 PM

Patient Wife
Yes start looking and getting a place it sucks making decisions on your own but it would b best to do that. Im leaving next week to TJ and we dont have a place yet we will be looking together and we are hoping to find a home ASAP.....so the way you are thinking is the best way =) im sure everything will turn out good =) time fly's by SUPER FAST but you have everything in order .... i wish i would have made some decisions on my own but oh well hubby & i will have to look together now =)

Patient Wife · #62 05-26-2012, 08:50 PM

Hello Ladies.....
I hope everyone finds themselves in good spirits on this holiday weekend. Holidays are always the hardest for me because I have to much free time on my hands! Anyhow, I wanted to share a bit of information with anyone who may be moving to TJ or any border and crossing to the US to work and interested in the Sentri Pass. As discussed before, when you have any ties to anyone with a criminal background, the chances of you getting the pass are very slim.
Today I met a woman, who is in the exact situation as many of us. Husband was deported a few years ago. She tried applying for Sentri Pass but was denied time after time because Of her husbands immigration status. But, after three years of applying, she has finally gotten the Sentri! So although many ladies on here may be afraid of applying because of fear of being denied, I once again encourage you to give it a try! I'll be meeting with her again in a few weeks to get more details about her experience, but I just could not wait to share and maybe give hope to some who have feared applying.
Have a great weekend!

Patient Wife · #63 06-07-2012, 11:46 AM

Another update......
I went down to Mexico this past weekend, and like always another wonderful experience. People out there are so genuine and kind and helpful.
I found a great home! It's just what I was hoping for! I couldn't be happier. I'll be moving in 2 weeks and PatientHusband will be joining me in 44 days!! Give it a few extra for him to make it there, but I'm REALLY close!!

esperandoT · #64 06-26-2012, 11:22 AM

Thanks for the updates. Gives me hope on the Sentri pass, how long did it take for them to update from "pending review" status? It has not changed on mine. I am crossing back daily and I don't mind the hr and half wait time but it kills me when it goes over 2 hrs. I am not nice for too long after that start to the day

. I love Playas and I love my family time but the crossing SUCKS! Specially on Mondays after a great weather weekend or a Holiday. I am thinking of walking across on those days. It has been brutal this is week three.

MRz AceVes · #65 06-26-2012, 11:35 AM

EsperandoT
i been crossing over only on wknds "sundays" and it hasnt been fun this wknd will b my 3rd =| waiting for my passport card to go thru ready lane...

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negretelove · #66 06-26-2012, 02:08 PM

Sundays are the worst days to cross...you have to either leave super early or super late :/

Patient Wife · #67 06-26-2012, 06:15 PM

Yeah..... The crossing sucks! I went with family this weekend so I could not use Sentri lane and it took me 3 1/2 hours yesterday! Ugh!!!

The Sentri Pass took a total of 5 months. I applied in November and received instructions to set my appointment in January. Then the first available appointment was in April. So it takes a while. My parents applied in April and are still waiting for a reply to set their appointment. I want to add another car and I am still waiting just to get an appointment to go and have it inspected.

gabbsplus2 · #68 06-29-2012, 03:55 PM

I had not heard about the Sentry PAss at all. I too will be moving to the border next year and IDK at all what to do

But this was a good start. Do you have to go with someone to help you fill out that paper work? I got till Aug 2013, but i might as well get a head start...

Patient Wife · #69 06-29-2012, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by gabbsplus2

I had not heard about the Sentry PAss at all. I too will be moving to the border next year and IDK at all what to do

But this was a good start. Do you have to go with someone to help you fill out that paper work? I got till Aug 2013, but i might as well get a head start...

Gabbsplus2,
If you go back and read my post you will see that I have been preparing for this move since last year.. It takes a while, so if you have made the decision to move to the border it's not too early to start. If you have any questions about preparing for this please do ask. My man is out in 22 days and I started this journey over a year ago, but I have everything in place. The job, the house, I became a Mexican citizen, and got the Sentri Pass. All things that were a process... But now, I'm just relaxing and waiting for the day I get to great my honey into our new home!
You can apply for the Sentri Pass online. Just google it and all the info will come up. Feel free to inbox me anytime!

gabbsplus2 · #70 07-02-2012, 10:13 AM

I did find the info online, thank you very much. Im very...I cant even explain how I feel.

For one I sure dont have the means to pay for all that and dont even know where to begin to prepare (In my head Im like, "Prepare? How?)). I am just now seeing how we did have it good and easy here. I will know how it is to start from zero and thats scary. He wants to start his own buisness over there where he is from, but the more I think about it the more scared I am, not for me or him, but for our kids. I'm not having second thoughts because I do love this man with all my heart and am willing to be where he takes us. Its just hard to leave with the kids and knowing that he is not use to life over there makes it even more hard. The more I think about it, the more my head hurts and Im very stressed. He has no chance to EVER getting his papers and there is no way Im risking him crossing over and getting lockd up again...I guess im just overwhelmed with our 19 month old and our almost 6month old. Plus all the payments and such...I just pray a lot and hope that we make it. I know God will guide us thru this...I feel like when I get excited, something wrong happens and Im kinda back to square one...I am keeping my head up tho and this love and our kids is making me stronger than I ever thought I was.

Patient Wife · #71 07-03-2012, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by gabbsplus2

I did find the info online, thank you very much. Im very...I cant even explain how I feel.

For one I sure dont have the means to pay for all that and dont even know where to begin to prepare (In my head Im like, "Prepare? How?)). I am just now seeing how we did have it good and easy here. I will know how it is to start from zero and thats scary. He wants to start his own buisness over there where he is from, but the more I think about it the more scared I am, not for me or him, but for our kids. I'm not having second thoughts because I do love this man with all my heart and am willing to be where he takes us. Its just hard to leave with the kids and knowing that he is not use to life over there makes it even more hard. The more I think about it, the more my head hurts and Im very stressed. He has no chance to EVER getting his papers and there is no way Im risking him crossing over and getting lockd up again...I guess im just overwhelmed with our 19 month old and our almost 6month old. Plus all the payments and such...I just pray a lot and hope that we make it. I know God will guide us thru this...I feel like when I get excited, something wrong happens and Im kinda back to square one...I am keeping my head up tho and this love and our kids is making me stronger than I ever thought I was.

Everything that your feeling is normal. It's a lot to have on your plate, especially with two young kids. This decision is not the easiest because it affects so the entire family. But I'm glad to hear you say that you are not risking him trying to come over. We have lost 15 months together because we took that chance and it has not been easy. So, since you have already decided to be with him, then you're gonna have to move forward.
First things to consider...
Where will you go? You said the order earlier but which one? Do your homework. Some border towns are worse than others. Do your homework and possibly take a trip there to see what kind of vibe you get. I know your kids are young, but look at schools and possibility of jobs. Opening a business is great, but it requires fund that you may or may not have so both of you guys will need to work and save to get there.
Starting over sucks! Leaving the only home you have ever known sucks! But being apart or living in fear of being caught living in a country illegally sucks even more.
I tell my hubby that home is wherever he is. So no matter how many times I have to start over, as long as I'm with him, I can do anything and be anywhere.
The most important thing to do us try to relax and take control. You have little ones to take care of and all the decisions until he is out rely on you. So focus on one thing at a time. And again.... Any questions or guidance... I'm here... Please ding hesitate.

negretelove · #72 07-03-2012, 11:05 AM

had to cross this past sunday it was horrible

car line was 4hrs so we decided to walk that was 2.5hrs...

well we caught the van line ($5 per person) that said we would be across in 40min lol it was 2hrs with 15 people packed in a van no air conditioning..i am never doing that again

the owner of the house I live in said he waited 4hrs in the SENTRI line yesterday...uugghhh the summer is officially here :/

sugey213 · #73 07-03-2012, 11:37 AM

My best friend goes almost every weekend to t.j to see her man that been deported she says the when she's coming back and cross the boder it takes her like 4hrs to cross damm that's along time...but she told me that she was gonna buy this green card that they cell for 100$ and that expire in 5yrs.. with that card u could past right away u need to wait in line..do some one know about that green card that she's talking about?? I will like to get one of dose card cause my man he's almost getting deported to Mexico..

gabbsplus2 · #74 07-03-2012, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by sugey213

My best friend goes almost every weekend to t.j to see her man that been deported she says the when she's coming back and cross the boder it takes her like 4hrs to cross damm that's along time...but she told me that she was gonna buy this green card that they cell for 100$ and that expire in 5yrs.. with that card u could past right away u need to wait in line..do some one know about that green card that she's talking about?? I will like to get one of dose card cause my man he's almost getting deported to Mexico..

I think what your talking about is the Sentri pass and I asked about it and googled it and its about $122+ per person and you have to add your cars each car you add is $42...Good luck!!!!! I am in the same boat, we only got 13 months left and my hunny is gonna get deported too!

::read above at my prev post::

sugey213 · #75 07-03-2012, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by gabbsplus2

I think what your talking about is the Sentri pass and I asked about it and googled it and its about $122+ per person and you have to add your cars each car you add is $42...Good luck!!!!! I am in the same boat, we only got 13 months left and my hunny is gonna get deported too!

::read above at my prev post::

Well my friend dosen't have a car she always walk the line to cross the boder..she told me u could cross with that card rite away the line..well anyways iam gonna wait untill she gets the card that she's talking about..my man is getting deported june2013 to Mexico I guess to Tijuana..were is ur man getting deported to??what prison is ur man at??my man is in Arizona..oh and thank u for ur help!!