Nivea LDR contest!

[Cucaratcha]

I can't see the page (I think it's because my IP isn't from the US)
Anyone to paste the story ? I'm curious :o

[Caitlin2009]

chris and courtney's story:

Our Story

I am American and my boyfriend, Chris, is Dutch. We started dating 4 years ago while studying in South Africa. We thought we'd never see each other again when the semester ended. So we threw every last penny into a dream trip to the African island of Zanzibar. But it turned out we just couldn't stay apart. Thus began a long distance relationship of 2 years over 4 continents. At any given moment one of us was working or studying in South Africa, the US, the Netherlands, or Thailand. Finally in April ‘09, I got a visa for the Netherlands, until it expired in August ‘10. Now I’m back in the US, and we are apart once again. We've had many fantastic experiences traveling together, such as hitch hiking across Portugal, wine tasting in South Africa, and horse back riding in Cambodia. However, what has made our travels so memorable is sharing them. We would gladly trade a big adventure for just one night hanging out on the couch, but spending New Years Eve together in NYC would be even better!
Why we're apart

Unfortunately, the only reason we are apart is due to visa regulations and immigration rules. The visa I previously had for the Netherlands cannot be renewed, and there is currently no US visa Chris is eligible to apply for. So we are back to long distance, which we thought for sure was finally over. We talk nearly every day through Skype, Facebook, etc. but at times it’s still extremely difficult not being together. We saw each other once in the past 4 months, and for the first time ever it is uncertain when we will see each other again. Winning this contest would change that, and we would be extremely grateful! Thanks for your help.

[London-FortCollins]

I have to agree Denise. I read their story (after posting here - once my SO "liked" the page I could access it...weird huh?) and was like "oh! They def deserve it more - I have trips with my SO planned, they dont know when they'll see each other again"

Maybe we should all vote for them?

[Caitlin2009]

i defiantly think we should! they defiantly deserve it considering they seem to be having a hard time with the visa process, hmmm wonder why though do they have limits in certain countries?

[London-FortCollins]

Maybe because at least one partner has to be from the US?

Also - so sorry Caitlin! I shouldnt type messages late at night - brain doesnt quite engage with typing!

[Caitlin2009]

lol its ok, i dunno maybe thats weird

[Cucaratcha]

chris and courtney's story:

Our Story

I am American and my boyfriend, Chris, is Dutch. We started dating 4 years ago while studying in South Africa. We thought we'd never see each other again when the semester ended. So we threw every last penny into a dream trip to the African island of Zanzibar. But it turned out we just couldn't stay apart. Thus began a long distance relationship of 2 years over 4 continents. At any given moment one of us was working or studying in South Africa, the US, the Netherlands, or Thailand. Finally in April ‘09, I got a visa for the Netherlands, until it expired in August ‘10. Now I’m back in the US, and we are apart once again. We've had many fantastic experiences traveling together, such as hitch hiking across Portugal, wine tasting in South Africa, and horse back riding in Cambodia. However, what has made our travels so memorable is sharing them. We would gladly trade a big adventure for just one night hanging out on the couch, but spending New Years Eve together in NYC would be even better!
Why we're apart

Unfortunately, the only reason we are apart is due to visa regulations and immigration rules. The visa I previously had for the Netherlands cannot be renewed, and there is currently no US visa Chris is eligible to apply for. So we are back to long distance, which we thought for sure was finally over. We talk nearly every day through Skype, Facebook, etc. but at times it’s still extremely difficult not being together. We saw each other once in the past 4 months, and for the first time ever it is uncertain when we will see each other again. Winning this contest would change that, and we would be extremely grateful! Thanks for your help.

Thanks for pasting
But I wonder... " and there is currently no US visa Chris is eligible to apply for"
So even if they win, how can it be possible for Chris to travel to NY ?

[Rach321]

I think it's that he can't get a visa to live in the US. I don't think it should be a problem for him to come for travel since I don't think people from the Netherlands need a tourist visa for the US. Right? I could be wrong...

[London-FortCollins]

Netherlands is in the EU and most EU countries have the "Visa Waiver Scheme" - the one where you can visit for up to 90 days (the one I always visit my SO on).

I agree that I think its a permanent visa he cant apply for.

[Caitlin2009]

they must have stricter visa laws where he is, sounds like they do

[Michelle]

Who has never met here on LFAD?

I would totally spread the word and try to get votes for that couple if they submitted an entry.

Edit: wow, the top two people already have 1000+ votes each.