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I have been doing a lot of reading, walks and computer stuff while my other half is at work and I know that there is likely going to be more times like this when he has to work and I am at his all day...

So i wanted to know what does everyone else do all day long when they are in the USA and their other half has to work?????

Thanks

Jenine

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Mar 21 2011 - Green card arrived - done with the USCIS for 21 months
Mar 14 2011 - Green card ordered
Mar 14 2011 - AOS interview Approved
Feb 15 2011 - EAD card arrived
Jan 25 2011 - EAD card ordered
Jan 18 2011 - Biometric appointment Tampa Fl
Nov 18 2010 - NOA 1 for AOS and EAD
Nov 13 2010 - Sent application to AOS

Oct 23 2010 - Wedding day - Las Vegas LDS Temple
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Jul 15 2010 - Interview date at 8:00am - Approved
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Mar 22 2010 - NVC got our case - London case # issued
Mar 17 2010 - NOA2 approved and our 1 year anniversary
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I have been doing a lot of reading, walks and computer stuff while my other half is at work and I know that there is likely going to be more times like this when he has to work and I am at his all day...

So i wanted to know what does everyone else do all day long when they are in the USA and their other half has to work?????

Thanks

Jenine

I think even you want to work, you do not have EAD Card, right? Do you have license here in driving? You can study or review the manual and take a written test so when you have the EAD Card you can work.

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haven't got the visa yet let alone the EAD lol....at the moment i'm on a 2 month stay...will defo work on getting the driving sorted if things go as planned, but don't wanna judge fate yet.

Feb 28 2015 - N400 Sent

Mar 21 2011 - Green card arrived - done with the USCIS for 21 months
Mar 14 2011 - Green card ordered
Mar 14 2011 - AOS interview Approved
Feb 15 2011 - EAD card arrived
Jan 25 2011 - EAD card ordered
Jan 18 2011 - Biometric appointment Tampa Fl
Nov 18 2010 - NOA 1 for AOS and EAD
Nov 13 2010 - Sent application to AOS

Oct 23 2010 - Wedding day - Las Vegas LDS Temple
Oct 05 2010 - POE Charlotte NC
Jul 15 2010 - Interview date at 8:00am - Approved
Apr 28 2010 - Received P4 with Jun 10 2010 interview date (need to change)
Apr 20 2010 - Sent of P3
Apr 20 2010 - Medical in London
Mar 23 2010 - NVC sent case to London
Mar 22 2010 - NVC got our case - London case # issued
Mar 17 2010 - NOA2 approved and our 1 year anniversary
Dec 12 2009 - NOA1 hard copy
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haven't got the visa yet let alone the EAD lol....at the moment i'm on a 2 month stay...will defo work on getting the driving sorted if things go as planned, but don't wanna judge fate yet.

Owhhh sorry, I thought the NOA1 is for AOS.... good luck to your visa journey.

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5-20-2013 USC

I-130 Petition for my Mom

5-20-2013 filled I-130

5-21-2013 USCIS received the packet/Priority Date

5-22-2013 NOA1

10-28-2013 Expedite Request Submitted with the help of a Senator

11-13-2013 Additional document submitted for expedite process

11-21-13 NOA2

11-25-13 NOA2 hardcopy received

12-19-13 Expedite request approved (forwarded 24 hrs from NVC to consulate) received case number and IIN

12-24-13 Ready for interview schedule

12-26-13 Set the interview schedule

**** She could have the interview as early as Jan 7th but decided not on the rush for medical and for me to have time to forward all the document in the Philippines since I didn't pay or submit anything at NVC

1-8-9-14 Medical

1-27-14 Interview (submitted AOS & Civil documents, paid Visa Fee)

1-30-14 Visa Received

1-31-14 Immigration Fee $165 paid

**** We need my mom urgently but due of the cold weather in Minnesota, we decided to wait for warmer weather. She could be here as early as Feb....

2-3-14 Booked ticket for March due of cold weather

3-21-14 CFO seminar

3-31-14 POE

4-7-14 received SSN #

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haven't got the visa yet let alone the EAD lol....at the moment i'm on a 2 month stay...will defo work on getting the driving sorted if things go as planned, but don't wanna judge fate yet.

Owhhh sorry, I thought the NOA1 is for AOS.... good luck to your visa journey.

no worries, i'm just seeing what everyone gets up to when their other half is at work.

Not working is all new to me, have spent alot of time in the us but been allowed to work at a summer camp... I know i will get used too...will have to get used to it lol

Feb 28 2015 - N400 Sent

Mar 21 2011 - Green card arrived - done with the USCIS for 21 months
Mar 14 2011 - Green card ordered
Mar 14 2011 - AOS interview Approved
Feb 15 2011 - EAD card arrived
Jan 25 2011 - EAD card ordered
Jan 18 2011 - Biometric appointment Tampa Fl
Nov 18 2010 - NOA 1 for AOS and EAD
Nov 13 2010 - Sent application to AOS

Oct 23 2010 - Wedding day - Las Vegas LDS Temple
Oct 05 2010 - POE Charlotte NC
Jul 15 2010 - Interview date at 8:00am - Approved
Apr 28 2010 - Received P4 with Jun 10 2010 interview date (need to change)
Apr 20 2010 - Sent of P3
Apr 20 2010 - Medical in London
Mar 23 2010 - NVC sent case to London
Mar 22 2010 - NVC got our case - London case # issued
Mar 17 2010 - NOA2 approved and our 1 year anniversary
Dec 12 2009 - NOA1 hard copy
Dec 02 2009 - I-129F posted via USPS

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I read the post that you removed... I think that's the good idea.

She don't even have a k1 visa yet, her papers are still on process.

5-20-2013 USC

I-130 Petition for my Mom

5-20-2013 filled I-130

5-21-2013 USCIS received the packet/Priority Date

5-22-2013 NOA1

10-28-2013 Expedite Request Submitted with the help of a Senator

11-13-2013 Additional document submitted for expedite process

11-21-13 NOA2

11-25-13 NOA2 hardcopy received

12-19-13 Expedite request approved (forwarded 24 hrs from NVC to consulate) received case number and IIN

12-24-13 Ready for interview schedule

12-26-13 Set the interview schedule

**** She could have the interview as early as Jan 7th but decided not on the rush for medical and for me to have time to forward all the document in the Philippines since I didn't pay or submit anything at NVC

1-8-9-14 Medical

1-27-14 Interview (submitted AOS & Civil documents, paid Visa Fee)

1-30-14 Visa Received

1-31-14 Immigration Fee $165 paid

**** We need my mom urgently but due of the cold weather in Minnesota, we decided to wait for warmer weather. She could be here as early as Feb....

2-3-14 Booked ticket for March due of cold weather

3-21-14 CFO seminar

3-31-14 POE

4-7-14 received SSN #

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I stayed there for 3 months, and now I'm here through K-1 waiting to get married.

I read ALOT. I think I hauled down about 10 long books and read like crazy.

Ask your SO if he has a library card for a neighbouring library, maybe you could borrow more books from there.

I used the computer alot too. I wanted to take up a hobby, but I was unsure as to what exactly. Still trying to find that hobby I want to do :lol:

What was hardest was wanting to just get out of the house and do something after he got home. Especially if he was tired. Those days were hard on me... since I'm in Southern Cali, it's hard to just go out and walk... I get scared haha.

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I stayed there for 3 months, and now I'm here through K-1 waiting to get married.

I read ALOT. I think I hauled down about 10 long books and read like crazy.

Ask your SO if he has a library card for a neighbouring library, maybe you could borrow more books from there.

I used the computer alot too. I wanted to take up a hobby, but I was unsure as to what exactly. Still trying to find that hobby I want to do :lol:

What was hardest was wanting to just get out of the house and do something after he got home. Especially if he was tired. Those days were hard on me... since I'm in Southern Cali, it's hard to just go out and walk... I get scared haha.

yer i'm defo lucky in our location as we have most things like stores etc within walking distance and the place has hotel like facilities to go with florida weather :) so will be able to use the pool and gym etc.

I'm gonna look into the girl scouts too when I get over as i am involved with them at home and the camps i worked out where girl scout ones, I just don't wanna feel like i am not doing anything all day why he is hard at work.

Feb 28 2015 - N400 Sent

Mar 21 2011 - Green card arrived - done with the USCIS for 21 months
Mar 14 2011 - Green card ordered
Mar 14 2011 - AOS interview Approved
Feb 15 2011 - EAD card arrived
Jan 25 2011 - EAD card ordered
Jan 18 2011 - Biometric appointment Tampa Fl
Nov 18 2010 - NOA 1 for AOS and EAD
Nov 13 2010 - Sent application to AOS

Oct 23 2010 - Wedding day - Las Vegas LDS Temple
Oct 05 2010 - POE Charlotte NC
Jul 15 2010 - Interview date at 8:00am - Approved
Apr 28 2010 - Received P4 with Jun 10 2010 interview date (need to change)
Apr 20 2010 - Sent of P3
Apr 20 2010 - Medical in London
Mar 23 2010 - NVC sent case to London
Mar 22 2010 - NVC got our case - London case # issued
Mar 17 2010 - NOA2 approved and our 1 year anniversary
Dec 12 2009 - NOA1 hard copy
Dec 02 2009 - I-129F posted via USPS

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My wife was bored to tears just waiting for me to come home each day, to the point we went out every night just to get her out of the house.

We put our heads together and decided till the EAD came in, she could do volunteer work at the local library. They were GLAD to have the help! I run home at lunch 3 days a week, drop her off on my way back to the office and pick her up when I get off. She loves it!

There are lots of places to volunteer at. Libraries just seemed to be the most natural for her.

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While waiting for EAD, A friend of mine bought a sewing machine and made these little pouches that could tie onto walkers of the elderly people for thier stuff and gave them to local nursing homes. The sewing kept her busy. She also knitted scarves and a few blankets. Eventually, after getting her EAD she parlayed that into a side business where she goes to the local market on the weekends and sells the knitted stuff and the doggie scarves and thises kitchen towels with knitted top that can button onto the stove/cabinets. She earns OK $$$ on the side of her regular job now doing that...

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Claudeth rearranges the house so when I get home I can't find anything :blink::P

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I have been doing a lot of reading, walks and computer stuff while my other half is at work and I know that there is likely going to be more times like this when he has to work and I am at his all day...

Photography is a great hobby. You would be amazed at some of the amazing photos you can get from just hanging around a park or going for a walk. I pull the camera out every single time I have the time.

What about joining a blogging site like Xanga? Just start telling the stories about yourself and you'll meet A LOT of online friends.

Me personally, I read, play video games, watch movies, play flute, crochet (badly), and play with my dogs!

"You don't marry someone you can live with, you marry the person you can't live without."

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Hahhahha!

I can only imagine what it was! :devil:

OP! Join a gym. It's easy to gain weight when you first get to the US.

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Claudeth rearranges the house so when I get home I can't find anything :blink::P

Same problem. You ever find your toothbrush in with the silverware?

Filipino style. Out of sight, out of mind.

Worse thing is my wife doesn't remember where she put things.

I don't either as I don't put things anywhere.

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