As we have noted in earlier posts, the process to obtain a 1 year elective residence visa turned out to be much more frustrating than we could ever have anticipated. After providing endless documentation, and complying with inane and seemingly ever-changing requirements, we seem to have made a breakthrough. We finally got the consulate to see that we only wanted to go for one year, that we had adequate means to sustain ourselves, and that we had no plans to mooch off the Italian government. On Monday they accepted our application and told us that it would be in review and that if we did not hear from them about a rejection, then we could pick up our visa on the 31st. The 31st is also the day that we are moving out of New York. Nothing like cutting it a little close! So, fingers crossed, we may have our visa soon.
Yesterday was my last day of work. It was surreal to be leaving, because now I have no employment for the next year, and that is actually pretty scary. We both hope that we are not going to regret giving up on our successful career paths in order to chase our crazy dream. We have been running the gamut of emotions lately; happy to be arriving at the doorstep of our amazing year in Italy, sad to be leaving New York, anxious about leaving our jobs, nostalgic about our amazing 5+ years here, and excited to be entering the next phase in our lives.
Just a few days left and then we are off!
Arrivederci!
Ricardo
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