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  GabachaYucateca said:
You know, overall the job market SUCKS right now, so our fellows do have added challenges. I work out of the state office for those looking for work/on unemployment and the place is jamming all the time, full of people with solid work history AND native English speakers.

So my best advice to you, Rebex, is to stay strong and stay persistent.

My fellow is working a totally bizarre schedule with FedEx, but I keep telling him to hold on to it with his life. I was psyched that they actually wanted him, because they still continue to do recruitments and tours of the site, but haven't hired anyone on. He's bonded with one white kid, and spends most of his time speaking English, which is great.

Yo Gabacha, where the chingada have you been?

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Brazil
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How is everyone doing?

11/2004 - Met in Brazil

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02/2010 - Permanent Residency approved

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  reeses16 said:
Ok. Hubby has his driving test in 2 weeks. I hope he passes, so he can get a position that he's happier with.

Good to hear...congratulations!

I'm sure he'll do fine.

Nothing new is here. Hubby is working the same job and very happy. His English is improving due to the amount of English he HAS to speak everyday, along with the ESOL classes.

11/2004 - Met in Brazil

09/2006 - Apply for K1

03/2007 - K1 approved

04/2007 - Apply for AOS & EAD

07/2007 - EAD approved

01/2008 - Conditional Residency approved

11/2009 - Apply to remove conditions

02/2010 - Permanent Residency approved

11/2010 - Apply for Citizenship

03/2011 - Citizenship approved

07/2011 - Moved back to Brazil

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Colombia
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Hello VJ ladies. Same here. Hubby is still working part-time at Babies R Us in the mornings and going to school every day in the afternoon. His English has improved a whole lot since no one at work speaks Spanish and his classes in school are very intense. He likes living in the US a lot more and feels at home... finally. ^_^

How's everyone else? I hope you're doing well.

Diana

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09/27/07 - Interview, visa granted

10/02/07 - POE

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Removing Conditions

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U.S. Citizenship

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05/12/11 - Biometrics

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07/20/11 - Oath ceremony - same day as interview

Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Mexico
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I think that Homeboy is lonely. :( I work a lot and it's been hard for him to make friends, especially because the lifestyle is so closed around here. He likes my friends and family, but it's just not the same.

I really want to start reaching out to get him involved, but I'm SO drained by work! He's thinking about looking for part time work in a restaurant, so maybe that'll help.

Anyone else going through this?

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Peru
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  GabachaYucateca said:
I think that Homeboy is lonely. :( I work a lot and it's been hard for him to make friends, especially because the lifestyle is so closed around here. He likes my friends and family, but it's just not the same.

I really want to start reaching out to get him involved, but I'm SO drained by work! He's thinking about looking for part time work in a restaurant, so maybe that'll help.

Anyone else going through this?

I'm the US citizen, but I moved to Florida to be with him, and 2 years later I still don't have friends.

I hope someone has some suggestions, dammit!

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Brazil
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  athena_ny said:
  GabachaYucateca said:
I think that Homeboy is lonely. :( I work a lot and it's been hard for him to make friends, especially because the lifestyle is so closed around here. He likes my friends and family, but it's just not the same.

I really want to start reaching out to get him involved, but I'm SO drained by work! He's thinking about looking for part time work in a restaurant, so maybe that'll help.

Anyone else going through this?

I'm the US citizen, but I moved to Florida to be with him, and 2 years later I still don't have friends.

I hope someone has some suggestions, dammit!

I also moved to FL from NY (almost 3 years ago). I made friends at work and 6 months ago joined an academy of capoeira (martial arts) and met a lot of people that way. I think that being a part of sports/clubs/volunteer work/church helps you meet people.

My husband has made friends with my (girl) friends and then guys that he works with - I think that is the best way.

Good luck!

11/2004 - Met in Brazil

09/2006 - Apply for K1

03/2007 - K1 approved

04/2007 - Apply for AOS & EAD

07/2007 - EAD approved

01/2008 - Conditional Residency approved

11/2009 - Apply to remove conditions

02/2010 - Permanent Residency approved

11/2010 - Apply for Citizenship

03/2011 - Citizenship approved

07/2011 - Moved back to Brazil

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ethiopia
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Yeah, it can be hard making friends when you moved. Shortly after we were married we moved to a place that was new to the both of us. Activities that promote interaction with others are the easiest ways to make friends, but they are the hardest to fit into a busy schedule. I'm in school so my friends are the people I study with. My hubby is cool with everyone in my study group. Sometimes he makes dinner for us all. Also, he has made friends of his own through his ESL classes. He and a few of his friends usually study together on the weekends, play basketball, then go out to lunch.

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  Mononoke28 said:
Hello VJ ladies. Same here. Hubby is still working part-time at Babies R Us in the mornings and going to school every day in the afternoon. His English has improved a whole lot since no one at work speaks Spanish and his classes in school are very intense. He likes living in the US a lot more and feels at home... finally. ^_^

How's everyone else? I hope you're doing well.

Diana

aww thats really great...gives us something to look forward to...my boy is having some trouble adjusting, he has mentioned going back to albania a couple of times, but he is hanging in there...he started work today...i hope that it helps him make some friends and also learn some more english...he has only gone to one english class so far, but he seems to have really enjoyed it :)

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Card Received: 10/15/11

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Colombia
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To be honest with you, it took my husband a good 3-4 months before he could say he was happy here. But he also tried his best and knew that going back to Colombia was not a good idea. It's all in the mind and in thinking positive.

Diana

CR-1

02/05/07 - I-130 sent to NSC

05/03/07 - NOA2

05/10/07 - NVC receives petition, case # assigned

08/08/07 - Case Complete

09/27/07 - Interview, visa granted

10/02/07 - POE

11/16/07 - Received green card and Welcome to America letter in the mail

Removing Conditions

07/06/09 - I-751 sent to CSC

08/14/09 - Biometrics

09/27/09 - Approved

10/01/09 - Received 10 year green card

U.S. Citizenship

03/30/11 - N-400 sent via Priority Mail w/ delivery confirmation

05/12/11 - Biometrics

07/20/11 - Interview - passed

07/20/11 - Oath ceremony - same day as interview

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Brazil
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  Len_and_Bren said:
Hermana gabacha: I've been here 6 months, have a job; and still have no friends. But that's because I'm a perra del mal. Hope Homeboy gets out more.

My husband doesn't really have "friends", but he said that even in Brazil he didn't have many (since he really has to trust someone for them to be a friend). But I think it's different with men.

11/2004 - Met in Brazil

09/2006 - Apply for K1

03/2007 - K1 approved

04/2007 - Apply for AOS & EAD

07/2007 - EAD approved

01/2008 - Conditional Residency approved

11/2009 - Apply to remove conditions

02/2010 - Permanent Residency approved

11/2010 - Apply for Citizenship

03/2011 - Citizenship approved

07/2011 - Moved back to Brazil

Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Mexico
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  Len_and_Bren said:
Hermana gabacha: I've been here 6 months, have a job; and still have no friends. But that's because I'm a perra del mal. Hope Homeboy gets out more.

One of the things that pi$$es me off about these forums is "meeting" people who I'd love to have as real life friends who live far away! You're a good example.

Perra de mal? Hardly!

If it's any consolation, it took me two years to form a really good, close group of friends in Mexico. I do feel like it's much harder here in the US.

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