Guys... I just have to ask, is there Anyone reading this thread that doesn't realize that this process has the capability of lasting many months, a year, two years, or maybe never coming through with a positive result?
Anyone?
Anyone that hasn't spent nights awake worrying, and thinking about that?
We're just trying to be positive and hopeful. We're not trying to be unrealistic. We're trying to gain some information. Knowing how the other applications are processing in your timeline is helpful, so you know if you need to check with them and see if your file has been set aside, or if you're missing something.
I don't know why our hope is so offensive that we need to be stomped down three times in as many days.
I'm really very sorry that your processes have taken so long. Some of ours will be in the 30%, some of ours will be in that last 20%. We understand that. But for now, we're excited and positive. And after us will be another excited and positive wave of applicants.
Please, don't stomp on us for having hope. We've heard loud and clear about the possible (and maybe even likely) months and months of waiting.