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Silverberry1331   25

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Hi everyone!

Faisal will be here in about 2 weeks. :dance: It is his first time to the USA. In fact, it is his first time on an airplane :blink: . His POE is Miami. My family lives there and, I will be there for the Christmas break. The first night we will stay in a hotel so, he can sleep and be in a place that is comfortable and quiet (without my noisy fam around).

He is so accommodating and when I ask him what he needs to be comfortable or the level of activity he wants to engage in...he always replies that he is happy doing whatever.

I want to make his first few days here as comfortable and smooth as possible. What are your suggestions for this? Is there anything I should do to facilitate a smooth transition? Also, any suggestions I can give him as a first time flyer going solo?

Thanks everyone!

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Faisal's first day of school: 8/26/2012
Pregnant: 9/6/2012

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Sent out Removal of conditions paperwork: 9/22/13

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MIBEN   83

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First let me say congrats to you both.

The flight I recreated everything he will go thru when he travels. To include the forms both in the airport in Morocco and the ones required at the POE arrival. If he has any layovers explain in detail how that works. I found that my husband understood once explained everything in detail. I gave him a checklist in the order everything will unfold he felt cimfortable. Always remind him about the information desks or all the airline employees which normally are very useful.

Arrival with family, yes personal time is a great idea. I have a tendency of getting so excited to be with family that I unintentionally ignore my kids, husband but I made it a point to explain this and also make an extra effort to give him more attention. The men in my family took my hubby fishing, to the movies, the horse track and made him feel welcomed.

I gave my husband spending money in private so he would not have to ask in front of family. He gave up two jobs and paid for some of the visa fees so I made him feel comfortable.

Even if he says "I am ok" just keep him near he will be missing his family. Give him extra love and attention..,

Good luck,

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Silverberry1331   25

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First let me say congrats to you both.

The flight I recreated everything he will go thru when he travels. To include the forms both in the airport in Morocco and the ones required at the POE arrival. If he has any layovers explain in detail how that works. I found that my husband understood once explained everything in detail. I gave him a checklist in the order everything will unfold he felt cimfortable. Always remind him about the information desks or all the airline employees which normally are very useful.

Arrival with family, yes personal time is a great idea. I have a tendency of getting so excited to be with family that I unintentionally ignore my kids, husband but I made it a point to explain this and also make an extra effort to give him more attention. The men in my family took my hubby fishing, to the movies, the horse track and made him feel welcomed.

I gave my husband spending money in private so he would not have to ask in front of family. He gave up two jobs and paid for some of the visa fees so I made him feel comfortable.

Even if he says "I am ok" just keep him near he will be missing his family. Give him extra love and attention..,

Good luck,

Beautifully put! :) Thank you so much! (F) However, what forms are you talking about? I am confused. Thanks again!

Edited by Silverberry1331

Met: 3/2010
Married: 1/12/11
Sent Paperwork to Chicago Lockbox: 4/16/2011
Received NOA1: 4/21/2011 (routed to California Service Center)
Received NOA2: 7/11/2011
NVC Receives case: 8/18/2011 (case number issued and acquired via phone inquiry)
NVC sends correspondence: 8/23/11
Change of Agent form sent: 8/23/11
Paid I-864 invoice: 8/23/11
I-864 invoice shows paid: 8/25/11
IV Invoice bill: 09/01/11
IV Invoice paid: 09/01/11
Mailed out Visa Package to NVC: 09/09/11
Received application acknowledgement confirmation from NVC: 09/16/11
Mailed out Affidavit of Support: 09/18/11
NVC received Affidavit of Support: 9/20/11
NVC Case Complete: 9/26/11
Interview Appointment Received: 10/6/11 (Interview scheduled for November 9th 2011)
Interview: 11/9/11 (pending)
Consulate calls Faisal and reschedules interview because of holiday closure: 10/27/11
New Interview Date: 11/22/11
Interview Status: APPROVED
Arrival in US: 12/21/11
POE: Miami
ARRIVED!!!!!!! Welcome home!!!!!
Received Green Card: 1/25/12
Received SS Card: 2/1/12
Faisal's first job: 2/15/12
Faisal's first day of school: 8/26/2012
Pregnant: 9/6/2012

It's a Girl!: 6/2/2013

Sent out Removal of conditions paperwork: 9/22/13

Received receipt from Homeland Security: 10/1/2013


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MIBEN   83

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When anyone leaves Morocco you have to fill a white form stating where you stayed or lived and if you are carrying anything that has to be claimed (money, food, commercial goods) the first place past security they take the form and stamp it and your passport for exit out of the country. When he checks in his luggage any carry one items have to be tagged with a white tag letting security know that the police checked your bags at the check-in counter.

The form in the US serves the same purpose to let customs know if you want to claim anything and document his arrival that form is given to the person in customs. . Remind him to keep the brown envelope from the embassy with his carry-on bags.

To the regular traveler this is common knowledge but to someone who has never traveled these little things can cause serious delays.

Good luck,

Thanks could not remember the form number.

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Silverberry1331 Enthusiast

Silverberry1331   25

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Thanks ya'all!

Met: 3/2010
Married: 1/12/11
Sent Paperwork to Chicago Lockbox: 4/16/2011
Received NOA1: 4/21/2011 (routed to California Service Center)
Received NOA2: 7/11/2011
NVC Receives case: 8/18/2011 (case number issued and acquired via phone inquiry)
NVC sends correspondence: 8/23/11
Change of Agent form sent: 8/23/11
Paid I-864 invoice: 8/23/11
I-864 invoice shows paid: 8/25/11
IV Invoice bill: 09/01/11
IV Invoice paid: 09/01/11
Mailed out Visa Package to NVC: 09/09/11
Received application acknowledgement confirmation from NVC: 09/16/11
Mailed out Affidavit of Support: 09/18/11
NVC received Affidavit of Support: 9/20/11
NVC Case Complete: 9/26/11
Interview Appointment Received: 10/6/11 (Interview scheduled for November 9th 2011)
Interview: 11/9/11 (pending)
Consulate calls Faisal and reschedules interview because of holiday closure: 10/27/11
New Interview Date: 11/22/11
Interview Status: APPROVED
Arrival in US: 12/21/11
POE: Miami
ARRIVED!!!!!!! Welcome home!!!!!
Received Green Card: 1/25/12
Received SS Card: 2/1/12
Faisal's first job: 2/15/12
Faisal's first day of school: 8/26/2012
Pregnant: 9/6/2012

It's a Girl!: 6/2/2013

Sent out Removal of conditions paperwork: 9/22/13

Received receipt from Homeland Security: 10/1/2013


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jjbandero Enthusiast

jjbandero   39

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I would recommend that you tell him not to bring any food, as food needs to be declared to customs. While some foods are permitted, his luggage might be inspected extensively, if he brings food and does not declare it, and he is randomly selected for inspection, then that could create additional questions and delays :)

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KittyPollitt   284

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I would recommend that you tell him not to bring any food, as food needs to be declared to customs. While some foods are permitted, his luggage might be inspected extensively, if he brings food and does not declare it, and he is randomly selected for inspection, then that could create additional questions and delays :)

While mostly true, Moroccan olives are acceptable to bring in, and can be declared. And if you love Moroccan olives the way I do, you should tell him to bring a kilo or two ;)

 
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