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[anjans 21]

I bet the VISA will be in you hand a week after they receive the documents. Congratulations.

I am just waiting for time to pass. Also, I am looking forward to hear about your experience.

I have written a review now, enjoy!! Lol, it's a long story!

[N-o-l-a 7,167]

I have written a review now, enjoy!! Lol, it's a long story!

Oh no, you stood in the wrong line! I hope it wasn't too cold. When we came up for our interview, my feet had already frozen on the drive in the tiny Danish car (apparently not insulated on the floor) and I was about ready to die with the several minutes we spent in the immigrant/USC line. I totally was not prepared for it to be so much colder in Stockholm than in Aarhus, neither was my husband, he didn't even own a proper winter coat.

You'll get the obnoxious American leanings to walk right up to the door and ask the guy which line you should be in and about how cold you are, like I did, once you've lived in America for a little while.

[scartwright 0]

Well, today we got the Visa approval in the mail. Yaaaaaay! Three workdays after they had all the papers. So happy now!!!

[anjans 21]

Oh no, you stood in the wrong line! I hope it wasn't too cold. When we came up for our interview, my feet had already frozen on the drive in the tiny Danish car (apparently not insulated on the floor) and I was about ready to die with the several minutes we spent in the immigrant/USC line. I totally was not prepared for it to be so much colder in Stockholm than in Aarhus, neither was my husband, he didn't even own a proper winter coat.

You'll get the obnoxious American leanings to walk right up to the door and ask the guy which line you should be in and ###### about how cold you are, like I did, once you've lived in America for a little while.

Yeah, i laugh at it now afterwards, but i didn't then, cause , it was too cold, i could barely feel my feet when it was my turn!! They should at least have heat in that little shelter, when they know people can stand there fo hours waiting! Just because you are not there for us citizenship or immigrant visa, you are just as important !

I was prepared for it to be colder, but i didn't prepare to stand there for so long, lol.

I wish i had asked, oh well, it's finally over

[anjans 21]

Well, today we got the Visa approval in the mail. Yaaaaaay! Three workdays after they had all the papers. So happy now!!!

Congrats!!!! I can't wait for that aswell for us , email or mail?

When are you leaving?

[MikeandEl 4]

So many new visa approvals! Congrats, guys and gals! Good luck and safe travels, the rest is just a cakewalk.

We're getting married on Friday! We were going to elope but his parents wouldn't aloow it, , so now we're doing a small city hall ceremony and having my parents on Skype.

Edited January 28, 2014 by MikeandEl

[N-o-l-a 7,167]

So many new visa approvals! Congrats, guys and gals! Good luck and safe travels, the rest is just a cakewalk.

We're getting married on Friday! We were going to elope but his parents wouldn't aloow it, , so now we're doing a small city hall ceremony and having my parents on Skype.

Tillykke!

You'll actually be happy that you had them there, at least on Skype. My mother is still pissed that I eloped both times I got married.

Unrelated: I realize the thread is full of Swedes right now, but if someone who knows Norwegian could answer my very simple question so I can stop pestering my professor (just started Norwegian last week). Why does the a get added on in the following scenario: ei mor ---> mora mi?

[anjans 21]

So many new visa approvals! Congrats, guys and gals! Good luck and safe travels, the rest is just a cakewalk.

We're getting married on Friday! We were going to elope but his parents wouldn't aloow it, , so now we're doing a small city hall ceremony and having my parents on Skype.

How exciting for you guys!! funny with a skype wedding,haha

Does anyone know if it matters what city i enter i the us? I will move to Miami, but want to go to Fort Lauderdale cause its cheaper!

[LlamaInvasion 76]

How did you guys move belongings? We're looking to move some bulky stuff (mostly stuff for our son, a RadioFlyer wagon like this one), far too little for a container, but too much (maybe too big/bulky?) to bring as airplane luggage.

[MikeandEl 4]

How did you guys move belongings? We're looking to move some bulky stuff (mostly stuff for our son, a RadioFlyer wagon like this one), far too little for a container, but too much (maybe too big/bulky?) to bring as airplane luggage.

Are you moving it from Norway to the States? I think you might find that it's cheaper just to buy a new one in the States. Shipping got expensive quickly when shipping from Sweden. There's a wagon like that one available on ebay for $115 and it cost me $200 just to ship one moving box of stuff.

[Alaska2012 462]

How did you guys move belongings? We're looking to move some bulky stuff (mostly stuff for our son, a RadioFlyer wagon like this one), far too little for a container, but too much (maybe too big/bulky?) to bring as airplane luggage.

I actually shipped over 10 big moving boxes from Sweden. Didn't cost too much. I did a lot of research and found very price worthy companies. They took care of everything and it was fast. Now I know you are in Norway and the company I used only work from Sweden so that won't help you much but I recommend you to Google and make phone calls!

[Alaska2012 462]

I can't wait for that aswell for us , email or mail?

The visa will arrive in the mail. Rekommenderat. You will also get a big envelope that you are not allowed to open!

[anjans 21]

I actually shipped over 10 big moving boxes from Sweden. Didn't cost too much. I did a lot of research and found very price worthy companies. They took care of everything and it was fast. Now I know you are in Norway and the company I used only work from Sweden so that won't help you much but I recommend you to Google and make phone calls!

What company was it? I am not intending to move stuff right now, but in the future.

Also, i know the visa will arrive in the maul, lol, but they said the visa approval, as if you get an email or something saying that you're approved? Or you just get the cisa and the envelope, and thats the approval?

[scartwright 0]

Congrats!!!! I can't wait for that aswell for us , email or mail?

When are you leaving?

I recieved a big package with registered (rekommenderat) mail, containing passport, divorce decrees and medical examination back. Also there was a big envelope inside that you SHOULD NOT OPEN, it is to show to the immigration officer upon arrival in the US. We have scheduled our wedding on 4.4.14 at 4 o'clock.

[scartwright 0]

How did you guys move belongings? We're looking to move some bulky stuff (mostly stuff for our son, a RadioFlyer wagon like this one), far too little for a container, but too much (maybe too big/bulky?) to bring as airplane luggage.

I will move with suitcases and packages on the plane. I am a musician, and I am going to bring all my electronics - computer, speakers, amplifier and what not, plus at least two big suitcases with personal belongings. The last two trips to the US I filled up one big suitcase each time, so a lot of stuff is already there. But bringing over the musical equipment and extra suitcases will cost a lot of money - but my audio system alone costs $4500 (not including musical instruments), so it's cheaper than buying new stuff in the US (and I want this particular gear).

I actually shipped over 10 big moving boxes from Sweden. Didn't cost too much. I did a lot of research and found very price worthy companies. They took care of everything and it was fast. Now I know you are in Norway and the company I used only work from Sweden so that won't help you much but I recommend you to Google and make phone calls!

This is interesting... could you tell me what was the cheapest way you found, what company? It might be better than bring suitcases on the plane, depending on price. Is there insurance included? Would be very happy to know more about it.

What company was it? I am not intending to move stuff right now, but in the future.

Also, i know the visa will arrive in the maul, lol, but they said the visa approval, as if you get an email or something saying that you're approved? Or you just get the cisa and the envelope, and thats the approval?

The first thing on top of the stuff in the package is a letter saying "Congratulations, your K-1 Visa is now approved" or something similar. In the passport is the Visa.

Don't forget that you must bring the chest x-rays to show the customs officer - at least that's what they told me when I did my x-rays.

And... congratulations everyone on the approvals!!

Edited January 29, 2014 by scartwright