~July 2007 K-1 Filers~

[*julez* 124]

What was it about the people who write first and then quote? (and then quote something that doesn´t even relate?)

*slaps herself for being cheeky*

Its good to know that the Peanut Gallery Posse is alive and well!!!

[missingmykiwi 0]

I am sorry you are having trouble. His ss say something to the effect of work authorization permited with authorization from DOHS. Which is Departmen of Homeland Security. According to the SS office, he is authorized in the SAVE computer system for 90 days than he needs reg. EAD. Which we have since its long after 90 now. Dan has had two jobs, both excepted the ss card and both ran background checks, and one is a HUGE HUGE company. We had no problems what so ever. His reg. EAD arrived and that is good for 1 year, but I promise we tripple checked with SS and USCIS and the employers and all said he was fine on K-1.

For those who keep wondering about the stamp. Here is where the girl that misses her kiwi says that you don´t even need the stamp for to be able to work. Even without the stamp SS card allows you to work for the 90 days I-94 is valid. So I must either be stupid or am missing on something cuz my SS card is for restricted use only and it says so on it and everyone else has always said so too

[Jeraly 4]

PEEK A BOO!!!!!

Surprise!!!! Stopping in to say hey!!!!!!!!!!

I have been a bad bad girl. Haven't logged in since Dan got here on Feb 11th!!! Nuts hugh!

How are you??? How is everyone doing?? Dan is great. Working a lot and all went smooth. I have some great stories to share. We are legally married, however the wedding for friends and family is Sept 26th coming up soon!!!

So how fast did your hubby/ finace get addicted to Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts cofffe. There is no Dunkin Donuts coffee in New Zealand but Dan has quickly aquired a taste for it.

We went back to Newport recently where we had gotten engaged. That was a ton of fun!

~Christine, aka Missingmykiwi

(Marta - my posts are *always* relevant ) Hey! Good to see you again I'd like to comment but am still in Blighty so ask me in a few days Of course I *do* love Taco Bell and all manner of other bad habits... Am giving myself a week after I move to just indulge then it is exercise and healthy eating for me - boo!!!

Aly, it's fun reading your posts and knowing you are *so* close to moving. I know you are super nervous, but I'm sure it's going to be wonderful.

Scott went through sort of a major freak out in his last week in Toronto, but I have to say, so far, things have been wonderful and we are both really happy and it just feels really really good.

I am so glad it isn't just me - I think I would be arrogant and naive to think so but sometimes it just feels like you are the only one going through it all and that no-one else understands I'm chilling out a bit more now - now I can think about this time next week and think "thank goodness the goodbyes will be over" so I can move onwards Our first day is waiting in for the cable guy (who is due to turn up at 9.30 - yeah right ) then going bed shopping And if we have time then we might do some other furniture shopping and grocery shopping then get a bottle of wine and chillout in the evening together

Ohhh... I can't wait for this insanity to stop!!!

[weedebz 0]

HEEEEELLLLOOOOO!!!!

Well last week plans changed and I couldn't get online every morning as planned.

Yesterday we had a busy day, finally picked up 2 certified copies of marriage certificate. I got added to the bank accounts and we ordered a new checks. (a really cute humane society one with a puppy and kitten on each check). Went to go change name at SS and got told they wouldn't do it as my 90days from entry was up on 11th. Can't see why it's a problem as we took marriage certificates but apparently it is. The afternoon was spent cleaning bits of tree out of the pool as we forgot to put cover on the night before. My arms are really sore from sweeping the net around, thankfully Nick did the pool floor vacuum which can be really heavy and hard to manouver. I love having the pool there though as this is getting far too hot for a poor wee Scottish lass.

Nick has lost his old checks so we are going to have to wait until we get new one to send AOS away. Gives my joint sponsor a week or 2 extra I guess. Everything else is filled out and waiting to go. Medical stuff wise I'm just sending the DS-3025 and praying it will be enough.

@Aly - Hope it's all going as smoothly as possible

RE. Starbucks - I was an addict before I came, now I'm even worse!!!

[BabyBlueSusie 1]

What was it about the people who write first and then quote? (and then quote something that doesn´t even relate?)

*slaps herself for being cheeky*

you are terrible.

[BabyBlueSusie 1]

For those who keep wondering about the stamp. Here is where the girl that misses her kiwi says that you don´t even need the stamp for to be able to work. Even without the stamp SS card allows you to work for the 90 days I-94 is valid. So I must either be stupid or am missing on something cuz my SS card is for restricted use only and it says so on it and everyone else has always said so too

your ss card should say 'valid for work only with dhs authorization'

the 'dhs authorization' to which the card is referring, is in fact, your temp work stamp located on the i-94. without the stamp, you have no 'dhs authorization' and therefore are not authorized to work.

i hope i helped solve that little mystery.

[Ovaltine Jenkins 5]

your ss card should say 'valid for work only with dhs authorization'

the 'dhs authorization' to which the card is referring, is in fact, your temp work stamp located on the i-94. without the stamp, you have no 'dhs authorization' and therefore are not authorized to work.

see told ya

[English Muffin 59]

see told ya

Any sign of your AP or EAD yet Marta?

[Ovaltine Jenkins 5]

*searching, searching, looking around*

nope

They said EAD should be worked on on July 29 or sooner and although I am out of processing times for AP by 8 days now, there is nothing they can do. I should wait 30 days but better 45 (I guess depends on the mood) and then maybe they can do something

[Jeraly 4]

@Aly - Hope it's all going as smoothly as possible

I never realised shipping was such a nightmare!! Why can't it all just be teleported to my new address so I don't have to deal with this BS?!?!?!! One company told me I needed an SSN to use them ( ), bunches of them want to charge me a ridiculous amount for packing cartons and I am now looking at around £600 for about 15 banana boxes of books, games, shoes and clothes... Did anyone else have such a nightmare or do I just have an excessive amount of stuff?! And I threw a ton of my stuff out as well - I don't envy people moving furniture too...

*sigh*

Other than that, I have put my back out so can't lift anything heavy, can't do anything unless I am in pain and I am fed up and want to just get it all over and done with - I wish someone could just magic me there and sort out all this ####### for me.

Rant over. I think I need to go lie down again now.

[StillThePrettiest 3]

having done the shipping thing twice, from two different countries, I am FULL of sympathy over how ####### it can be

*patting*

*providing with biscuits*

*and coconut rum*

[Jeraly 4]

having done the shipping thing twice, from two different countries, I am FULL of sympathy over how ####### it can be

*patting*

*providing with biscuits*

*and coconut rum*

*swigs rum from the bottle*

*washes down with bottle of rose*

Well I have Pickfords coming tomorrow and I am about to have their children if they tell me they can just pack it and ship it door-to door - I am getting to the point now where I don't care which is cheapest, as long as they take care of everything.

At least my "this time next week" mantra is a little more peaceful now... This time next week I will be chilling out and having a swim and organising our new home and going shopping... well - once I get out of bed as West coast is not even 6am yet

[StillThePrettiest 3]

Pickfords packed and shipped door to door for me

AND they were the cheapest

plus they had very scrummy removal men, who were extremely friendly and helpful to boot

[Ovaltine Jenkins 5]

Sorry to hear about your troubles Aly I promise I won´t poke you in your back for a while Hopefully it will heal soon. Flying across the ocean with back pain would be no fun. (F)

[weedebz 0]

ALY

We really need to start friday night zinfandel again. Although at the moment I'm becoming more of a pool side margarita girl. Also got a new non alcoholic addiction....starbucks cinnemon dolce latte frappacino!!!

I can sympathise with the moving. I still don't have all my stuff here. I have a lot of boxes at my parents as couldn't afford it all at once.