She's here.... what now?

[akdiver 3]

My situation is a little diffferent - I signed up for Russian III first. Spoke with the professor, and she thought it was reasonable to stay there (since I knew the alphabet, could write in script, had decent vocabulary, and wasn't studying anything else, etc). I crammed the month before the class started by studying grammar. (I tend to learn better being in over my head - it gives me some incentive to study every day, instead of slacking off)

Well, I'm also working toward a second master's degree (M.S. Global Supply Chain Management), so time for Russian courses is more limited than it would otherwise be. I also didn't know any Russian, and I have no aptitude for foreign languages...so starting with 101 was a good move. Now I am in 102, it is still going OK. I'll be lost when they start teaching everything only in Russian. (:

Cheers!

AKDiver

[russ 1]

Well, I'm also working toward a second master's degree (M.S. Global Supply Chain Management), so time for Russian courses is more limited than it would otherwise be. I also didn't know any Russian, and I have no aptitude for foreign languages...so starting with 101 was a good move. Now I am in 102, it is still going OK. I'll be lost when they start teaching everything only in Russian. (:

Cheers!

AKDiver

AK - you are quite the busy guy. Between Sailing, Fying, Golf, Russian Studies, and of course working I know the feeling.

I never thought that I had any aptitude for foreign languages - I wanted to be an engineer. How little I knew at the time - most of engineering now involves working with teams from around the world (mostly in English, thank god). Languages and writting have turned out to be far more important than I had thought.

From my experience, learning languages mostly depends on motivation and time. About 1,000 hours to have reasonable competency in Russian. Most people can learn to fly an airplane by themselves with about 40 hours of instruction, with only 5 of those actually in a plane. Motivation is the only way most people will invest that much time. As for aptitude - if you are capable of learning the grammar of English, I think you are in good shape.

[mendeleev 68]

So why didn't anyone tell Slim (and his fiance) to have some fun?

And, if the marriage customs/bureaucracy are a hassle in Ohio, jump on an airplane to Las Vegas and get a 20-minute special?

[slim 1,530]

So why didn't anyone tell Slim (and his fiance) to have some fun?

And, if the marriage customs/bureaucracy are a hassle in Ohio, jump on an airplane to Las Vegas and get a 20-minute special?

What are we supposed to do for fun?

Las Vegas is not even an option. For me, Vegas is like a motorcycle. It looks really cool, and I'd love to have one, but it's just way too dangerous. I'd break my legs. Or, Vinny and Bobby would break them for me if I ever flew out there.

Edited November 5, 2006 by slim

[mendeleev 68]

What are we supposed to do for fun?

If you don't know, ask her. She's going to be your wife, right?

Edited November 9, 2006 by novotul

[slim 1,530]

What are we supposed to do for fun?

If you don't know, ask her. She's going to be your wife, right?

She's already shown me several "fun" things to do. And yes, since she's going to be my wife, I won't discuss them here!

[Barry2005 0]

Good info in this thread.

Is there a list of all the forms we need to fill out somewhere?

What do we need from a civil sergeon?

[slim 1,530]

Good info in this thread.

Is there a list of all the forms we need to fill out somewhere?

What do we need from a civil sergeon?

As far as the list goes.... check the guides section.

For the AOS process, you're going to have to submit the I-485 packet, and assuming your fiancee (wife) had her medical check less than one year ago, all you need to submit with this packet is a form I-693A (Immunizations Supplement) which has to be signed and sealed by the civil surgeon. To do this, he/she needs to see the DS-3025 (Immunization Record) that your girl got during her medical check or interview. (If she didn't get a copy.... FIND ONE ASAP!!! If you can't find one, she may have to be re-immunized... at significant cost! Or low cost if your lucky. Her arm will be a pin cushion though.)

Basically, you need to prove to the civil surgeon that she's had the shots she needs, and get them to sign/seal this I-693A form for you.

To do that, they need "proof" of the shots she's had before. Be careful also about them trying to give her a "full medical examination" (for full cost!) because all she really needs is a doctor's signature on this form, and they should be able to merely transcribe the information from the form she brings in.

The rest of the papers can all be accessed through the guides section. (And from your original K-1 packet, although some things will need to be redone/updated.) The I-693A is really the only form that requires you to physically do something or go somewhere.

[Percival504 0]

Congrats, Slim. I hope you and your wife have a wonderful life together. You seem like a cool guy, so I'm sure you're going to have a lot of fun.

[slim 1,530]

Thanks!