Thanks Woody1 and Oubones.
It took us 11 years to make the decision. We never came here to stay, but life happens! We were worried that if we ever get a prime minister like Trump, we could be kicked out of the country by the stroke of a pen, so better to have full status. But this country has been very good to us and we are very grateful for all we have here. Friday will be a bitter sweet day, a funeral and a celebration all at once. It is funny what difference a piece of paper can make.