Thank you everyone- I just wish everyone else good luck and I want you to know that I undertand how hard it is to be without your spouse. I did outland and my spouse lives with me so it was never anything to rush, however the suspense was still there.
We plan to leave around Christmas and we are happy to have this out of the way. However if you are apart and waiting so hard for this decision I wish you all the best and think positive.
I was one of the lucky ones, however I believe a well organize application is important.
Thanks all again for the good words.