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Submitted by tamara (United States), Jun 22, 2007 at 16:43

actually i have know him for about 6 months, by the time i go to egypt it will be over 10 months. we have supported each other through each others divorces and speak by cam daily. 2-3 hours a night. he works and has a business as well. He has never asked me for any money, he is paying for all my expenses while i am in egypt.

I am not bringing him here (canada) before marriage. We are planning to marry there in oct. and then i will file the papers to bring him here. i know it's all crazy, and i am surprised at myself. I would have never done this a few years ago. It is not out of desperation. I still get lots of offers from men within my own country, but i have grown attached to him and have developed strong feelings for him, as i know he has for me.

We are the same age and have the same outlook on life and I love his strong values. yes, he is muslim and i am christian, and we still have the same goals and values in life . I truly believe that he is the man to make me happy for the rest of my life. I also believe that i can make him happy. We have discussed many times what both of our expecations of marriage are, and we have a good understanding of the ups and downs of married life. (both having been married before) i have done alot of reading about islam and him about christianity. and we have had discussions about how this will effect our lifes and our future children 's life.

So that being said. any advice on sponsoring a spouse, and what i need to bring there and what documents i will need, ? should i hire a lawyer or consultant, or can i easily do it myself. ? Is it better to file there, or back in canada ? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. thanks

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