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Immigrant's first day/week here in the US

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Pinenut   1

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa (DCF) Country: Russia
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Your plans sound great, congratulations! I especially like the outdoor concert idea. Since I will have been out of the country without even a visit for two years, my plans are really about what I want to do when I get back, but I think the things I miss about America are the good, special things that he will love anyway! Since we will be coming into SFO, I want to eat for some Mexican food then go to the ocean on the way up to my family's place to have a quiet dinner at home. In the first week, we will go to Berkeley and San Francisco to see some friends and do touristy things like see the Golden Gate, and then head up to Lake Tahoe where we will be living. Our shopping adventure will probably be REI... he has never seen such a big store, let alone with his favorite hiking and sports gear. Walmart is also a must, as I am deciding what to bring over by whether the shipping cost/ overweight baggage charge is more than it would be to buy new at walmart. I know we will be tired and plans don't always work out, but its nice to dream, especially when you are going through the long visa journey. Can't wait!

2008/09/22 Met

2010/01/16 Married

2011/10/11 Filed I-130 at Moscow field office

2011/10/18 Approved I-130 received by Immigrant Visa Unit

2011/11/08 Letter with case number received in mail, scheduled interview at convenient date for us

2012/02/16 Interview!! Approved!!

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dwinge Community Regular

dwinge   34

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Singapore
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I would love to know about other's experiences and ideas. Give 'em to me.

My fiancée has specific places to visit as soon as she arrives, Taco Bell, Del-Taco, Jo-Ann's Fabrics, Michael's Crafts and Food4Less top the list smile.png

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I-129F Sent : 2012-11-02
I-129F NOA1 : 2012-12-06
I-129F RFE(s) : 2013-5-30
RFE Reply(s) : 2013-6-10
I-129F NOA2 : 2013-6-17
NVC Received : 2013-06-28
NVC Left : 2013-07-02
Consulate Received : 2013-07-08
Packet 3 Received : 2013-07-10
Packet 3 Sent : 2013-07-25
Packet 4 Received : 2013-08-24
Interview Date : 2013-09-13
Interview Result : Approved
Visa Received : 2013-09-23
US Entry : 2013-10-25

Marriage : 2013-11-16

Filed AOS
CIS Office : Santa Ana CA
Date Filed : 2013-12-05
NOA Date : 2013-12-12

Biometrics: 2013-12-26

Interview Date: 2014-04-07

EAD Approval: 2014-02-15

EAD Received: 2014-02-26

AP Approved: 2014-02-18

AP Received: 2014-02-26

I-751 Sent: 2016-01-09

I-751 NOA1: 2016-01-11

I-751 Biometrics: 2016-02-29

lynndy38 Collaborator

lynndy38   64

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: United Kingdom
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Its odd how us foreigners love the Wal-mart experience!!!!

One of the first things I did on arrival was go shopping.......of course 4 months on I'm starting to dislike the place mainly due to the fact they never have enough cashiers open!!!!

I always try to stay awake until bedtime, but being from the UK the jetlag isn't as vicious.......and a lovely hot shower is a definite must!!!!!

You'll be reveling in the fact you can actually touch each other, it's so lovely.

Have fun!!!

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Fayeara Explorer

Fayeara   8

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Canada
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Snuggle all day long :D

K1 Journey AOS Journey

I-129f sent - 2013/02/27 I-485 sent - 2013/12/17

NOA1 - 2013/03/05 NOA- 2013/12/24

NOA2 -2013/07/09 (126 days (4 months and 4 days) from NoA1) Biometrics- 2014/01/22 at Metairie, LA

Packet 3 mailed - 2013/08/02 NOA - Approved!!! 2014/08/28

Packet 4 received - 2013/08/12

Interview scheduled -2013/09/11

POE - 2013/09/20 (By car at Highgate/Vermont)

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LmmL Community Regular

LmmL   46

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Time table:

First day in US, i want to SLEEP all day!

First week of my arrival, it's hunting time the stuffs i need for the wedding.

Second week, honeymoon time! Woohoo!

After those two weeks, wal-mart, michael's craft, taco bell, and any of it will welcome me! LOL :D

 
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