What is next to do when already in the US?

[Steve and Nor 0]

Hello Vj members,

I will be flying to the USA soon and will be with my loving husband at last.

I still need to do a lot of readings on what to do next when I am already in the US.

But I would appreciate if you would post the things that a newly-arrived migrant must do right away once she arrives at the US. Kindly post also when to get those things done.

I think I have read some before but I already forgot about them as I have been busy with the matter at hand- that is getting the medical done, having the interview, packing and everything!

Thank you all for the help. Now, I will be with my husband at last! It is such a great feeling! I also thanked God for giving us all these favors.

I really do appreciate your help.

Norvelyn

[Jo-bel 0]

Hello Vj members,

I will be flying to the USA soon and will be with my loving husband at last.

I still need to do a lot of readings on what to do next when I am already in the US.

But I would appreciate if you would post the things that a newly-arrived migrant must do right away once she arrives at the US. Kindly post also when to get those things done.

I think I have read some before but I already forgot about them as I have been busy with the matter at hand- that is getting the medical done, having the interview, packing and everything!

Thank you all for the help. Now, I will be with my husband at last! It is such a great feeling! I also thanked God for giving us all these favors.

I really do appreciate your help.

Norvelyn

Have a safe travel. I replied here and made it for 1 hr, but when I read your profile your visa is CR1, I thought yours is K1. So I edited it. Take care

Edited November 26, 2009 by Muns3n

[Scott and Mhay 57]

Just enjoy your time with your husband! Have a safe flight!

[evemonte 0]

Hello Vj members,

I will be flying to the USA soon and will be with my loving husband at last.

I still need to do a lot of readings on what to do next when I am already in the US.

But I would appreciate if you would post the things that a newly-arrived migrant must do right away once she arrives at the US. Kindly post also when to get those things done.

I think I have read some before but I already forgot about them as I have been busy with the matter at hand- that is getting the medical done, having the interview, packing and everything!

Thank you all for the help. Now, I will be with my husband at last! It is such a great feeling! I also thanked God for giving us all these favors.

I really do appreciate your help.

Norvelyn

go on a road trip. it's the best way to see the country. enjoy!

[ellmvl 1]

While waiting for your flight here, spend as much time as you can with your family and friends in Pinas co'z you are really going to miss them. My first 2 weeks was exciting coz I was busy with hubby and going places and do stuff together but later I realized...wait a min, I am not here for a vacation...this is my new home now...my new life...and then later hubby find me crying secretly at night when I miss my family LOL Just be prepared to deal with homesickness. When you get here, you might want to apply for SSN if you are planning to work right away. With the immigration matter, you don't have much things to do yet until you applied for removal of conditions...and that would be 90 days before your conditional GC expires.

Have a fun and safe trip!

[ryandgracey 2]

Apply for your SSN. Learn to drive if you haven't learned yet. If you were driving in the Phils, your license is valid for at least a month. I live in OH and I was told I could drive with my Phil license as long as it wasn't expired. But I applied for my US license anyway so that at least I have a valid ID.

Also, start building your credit standing

[Don José 2]

I suggest that you be playful with your husband the first few weeks after your arrival. Enjoy the sex, while the spirit is willing and the flesh is not weak. It might not last forever, you know!

[ellmvl 1]

I suggest that you be playful with your husband the first few weeks after your arrival. Enjoy the sex, while the spirit is willing and the flesh is not weak. It might not last forever, you know!

[robbie jeannet 5]

YEAH THE ONLY TWO THINGS THAT COME TO MIND IS RELAX AND SEX. WELL THREE EAT, BUT NOT IN THAT ORDER, WE ALL GO THROUGH A GREAT ORDEAL DOING THIS VISA JOURNEY SO TAKE A BREAK, YOU DESERVE ONE

[Steve and Nor 0]

While waiting for your flight here, spend as much time as you can with your family and friends in Pinas co'z you are really going to miss them. My first 2 weeks was exciting coz I was busy with hubby and going places and do stuff together but later I realized...wait a min, I am not here for a vacation...this is my new home now...my new life...and then later hubby find me crying secretly at night when I miss my family LOL Just be prepared to deal with homesickness. When you get here, you might want to apply for SSN if you are planning to work right away. With the immigration matter, you don't have much things to do yet until you applied for removal of conditions...and that would be 90 days before your conditional GC expires.

Have a fun and safe trip!

Hi There,

I understand, the stamp which would be given to me at the POE is my temporary GC, right?

With my temporary GC, can I already apply for a job provided I have the SSN?

Where can I apply for an SSN?

I plan to work January or February when winter is over as for sure I will be doing a lot of adjustments. But I want to help my Hubby by having my own job, hopefully early next year.

By the way I will going there on a CR1 visa. I just need some clarifications if I got it well.

* I would get my GC within 30 days, ryt?

* Then 3 months before the expiration of my two-year GC, I need to file for AOS?

Thank you ellmvl.

[Scott and Mhay 57]

You should have checked yes for the SSN on the DS-230, (i understand and have read here that sometimes takes a long time)but you can go to any social security office and apply for the number. You will probably get it quicker that way.

[=FoxyBLUE= 2]

While waiting for your flight here, spend as much time as you can with your family and friends in Pinas co'z you are really going to miss them. My first 2 weeks was exciting coz I was busy with hubby and going places and do stuff together but later I realized...wait a min, I am not here for a vacation...this is my new home now...my new life...and then later hubby find me crying secretly at night when I miss my family LOL Just be prepared to deal with homesickness. When you get here, you might want to apply for SSN if you are planning to work right away. With the immigration matter, you don't have much things to do yet until you applied for removal of conditions...and that would be 90 days before your conditional GC expires.

Have a fun and safe trip!

Hi There,

I understand, the stamp which would be given to me at the POE is my temporary GC, right?

With my temporary GC, can I already apply for a job provided I have the SSN?

Where can I apply for an SSN?

I plan to work January or February when winter is over as for sure I will be doing a lot of adjustments. But I want to help my Hubby by having my own job, hopefully early next year.

By the way I will going there on a CR1 visa. I just need some clarifications if I got it well.

* I would get my GC within 30 days, ryt?

* Then 3 months before the expiration of my two-year GC, I need to file for AOS?

Thank you ellmvl.

Have a safe flight sis! enjoy your time with your family......

* Well, some recieved their GC within 30 days and some less than 30days, but for me...i still don't have my GC and it will be 2months now....

* 3 months before your conditional visa expires you should lift your condition, that would be the 10-year GC...

* for the SSN, some received it and some don't. but i suggest you to go apply for SSN, it will just take 2weeks or less.....so you can start finding a job.

Goodluck!

Edited November 28, 2009 by =FoxyBLUE=

[Pinay Wife 47]

* Well, some recieved their GC within 30 days and some less than 30days, but for me...i still don't have my GC and it will be 2months now....

Mariel!!! I didn't know you're here in the US already. I did not get to read about your interview and flight experience. Did you post anything about it? Anyway, welcome to the USofA. Post ka naman ng iyong US adventures.

[=FoxyBLUE= 2]

* Well, some recieved their GC within 30 days and some less than 30days, but for me...i still don't have my GC and it will be 2months now....

Mariel!!! I didn't know you're here in the US already. I did not get to read about your interview and flight experience. Did you post anything about it? Anyway, welcome to the USofA. Post ka naman ng iyong US adventures.

Ate Pinay, Yep...im here na...lol

REQUIREMENTS na ba yun dito sa VJ?!!hahaha....hmmm....nahihiya ako e...hehehe

Im super duper busy with some stuff....nakakainis nga lang at super tagal nung GC card ko...ganon ba tlga yun?or dahil nasa tennessee ako kaya medyo mabagal...hehehe

I'll be active ulit dito sa vj pag tapos na inaasikaso ko...hehehe

[chinese_mutt 11]

While waiting for your flight here, spend as much time as you can with your family and friends in Pinas co'z you are really going to miss them. My first 2 weeks was exciting coz I was busy with hubby and going places and do stuff together but later I realized...wait a min, I am not here for a vacation...this is my new home now...my new life...and then later hubby find me crying secretly at night when I miss my family LOL Just be prepared to deal with homesickness. When you get here, you might want to apply for SSN if you are planning to work right away. With the immigration matter, you don't have much things to do yet until you applied for removal of conditions...and that would be 90 days before your conditional GC expires.

Have a fun and safe trip!

Hi There,

I understand, the stamp which would be given to me at the POE is my temporary GC, right?

With my temporary GC, can I already apply for a job provided I have the SSN?

Where can I apply for an SSN?

I plan to work January or February when winter is over as for sure I will be doing a lot of adjustments. But I want to help my Hubby by having my own job, hopefully early next year.

By the way I will going there on a CR1 visa. I just need some clarifications if I got it well.

* I would get my GC within 30 days, ryt?

* Then 3 months before the expiration of my two-year GC, I need to file for AOS?

Thank you ellmvl.

1. The temp GC is just a stamp in your passport. They will write down your "A" number and your date of entry.

2. If you opted (checked the box in your DS230 form) to receive your SSN once you enter US, you will get your SSN in your mailbox in two to three weeks time from the date that you arrive in US. If not, you have to go to SS Office and apply for one.

3. You need the SSN when you go apply for a job or when you open a bank account. DON'T GIVE YOUR SSN to anyone!!! Di pareho sa Pinas that we show our SSS ID as an ID for everything.

4. You will likewise get your GC in two to three weeks.

5. You do NOT file AOS since you are already a GC holder. You will however have to REMOVE CONDITIONS 90 days prior to the expiry date printed on your GC.

6. What you need to do, go read the Driver's Manual and get a Learner's permit. If you know how to drive, you can get your Driver's License. If you fail on your written test for the Learner's Permit... don't worry... BUT do get a STATE ID. The State ID will be your identification just in case you get questioned by police or you need it to open a bank account in lieu of Driver's License.

Congratulations!! Looking forward to more of your post about your new life in US.

Send me an email every now and then.

IVY

Edited November 29, 2009 by chinese_mutt