Finally with my husband in America!

[Todd-Leah 0]

Yes,we are finally reunited after close to two years of separation!

Despite of the long flight, I was too excited to feel the tiredness yet. But I know it would take a few days to adjust to the time difference and get over the jetlag.

Left the hotel in Seoul 9.00 a.m in the morning to catch the flight (09/30 12.15 p.m local time in South Korea), was pleasantly surprised that my flight was upgraded to a complimentary business class. Had a stopover for two hours at Tokyo and the plane left on time.

After a 16+ hours of flight + stopover + change plane, arrived at Chicago O'hare Airport on 09/30 1.30 p.m local time, 45 minutes earlier than scheduled. After claiming the baggage, I was not sure whether to line up at the visitor or US citizen/resident line. A woman officer was there to help direct people, she pointed to the visitor line when I showed her the brown envelope and asked where should I go.

Both the visitor and US citizen/resident lines were equally long but were moving at a fast pace. I stayed in line for about 10-15 minutes and then was directed to a separate section for processing. Two other people were there, it took a few minutes for my name to be called. The officer asked whether I speak English and when did we get married. That were the only two questions he asked before he took my fingerprint, had me signed twice on a form and then said we were done and I could proceed to the custom clearance.

The custom clearance was easy, they didn't even open my baggage, just ran them through the machine and I was good to go. I was out at the arrival hall at 3.05 p.m, 35 minutes after arrival. My husband was not there yet as we thought it will take a while to get out. But, didn't have to wait long, he appeared shortly, before I have a chance to get the coins out to give him a call. :-)

Edited October 1, 2008 by Todd-Leah

[ninjarocket 1]

CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

hope you have a happy life together

Yes,we are finally reunited after close to two years of separation!

Despite of the long flight, I was too excited to feel the tiredness yet. But I know it would take a few days to adjust to the time difference and get over the jetlag.

Left the hotel in Seoul 9.00 a.m in the morning to catch the flight (09/30 12.15 p.m local time in South Korea), was pleasantly surprised that my flight was upgraded to a complimentary business class. Had a stopover for two hours at Tokyo and the plane left on time.

After a 16+ hours of flight + stopover + change plane, arrived at Chicago O'hare Airport on 09/30 1.30 p.m local time, 45 minutes earlier than scheduled. After claiming the baggage, I was not sure whether to line up at the visitor or US citizen/resident line. A woman officer was there to help direct people, she pointed to the visitor line when I showed her the brown envelope and asked where should I go.

Both the visitor and US citizen/resident lines were equally long but were moving at a fast pace. I stayed in line for about 10-15 minutes and then was directed to a separate section for processing. Two other people were there, it took a few minutes for my name to be called. The officer asked whether I speak English and when did we get married. That were the only two questions he asked before he took my fingerprint, had me signed twice on a form and then said we were done and I could proceed to the custom clearance.

The custom clearance was easy, they didn't even open my baggage, just ran them through the machine and I was good to go. I was out at the arrival hall at 3.05 p.m, 35 minutes after arrival. My husband was not there yet as we thought it will take a while to get out. But, didn't have to wait long, he appeared shortly, before I have a chance to get the coins out to give him a call. :-)

[STEPHnRIA 2]

Im so happy for you... CONGRATULATIONS!

[Gumbolette 58]

Reunited and it feels so gooood!....

Always be in love with each other.

Congratulations!

[sara..... 371]

big congratulations and welcome to the usa may the rest of ur lifes be blessed always :dance: :dance:

sara

[mRs StOcKwElL 1]

WELCOME TO America!!! Happy Reunion!!!

[Phillip2 3]

Thanks for all your help in the past and congrats. I hope you both have a wonderful life together now. As I know you both will cherish each others love. We all here at VJ hope you drop in and visit here once in awhile

[ruby_jade 0]

congrats todd and leah, im happy for you guys..

[VivaBaños 2]

congratulations! and such a quick experience at O'Hare...wow!

[ED*Riza 0]

Congrats and welcome to USA.

[yen&percy 0]

I am so happy for you.. I can't wait for my turn!! Have a happy life ahead and all the best...

[frali 2]

Best wishes and congrats!

[bevs 0]

congrats. and i wish u a happy life together!

[Bani 0]

Congrulations... Welcome 2 USA....

[trinket 30]

Wishing you a happy life ahead