Gaylord

you get of the plane and are going through on a K1 visa, to say Im bricking
it is not a understatement....

Thanks

Dansbaby

my husband just said he felt the same way you do now. He came over on K1
from England and said it was easy. It only took 5 minutes.
They just took the brown envelope, stamped his passport and said "Welcome to
the United States."
Not to worry ....
Good Luck
Joan and Dan
usa uk

"Gaylord" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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    > you get of the plane and are going through on a K1 visa, to say Im
bricking
    > it is not a understatement....
    > Thanks

katesuiter1

Not an uncommon reaction. You're giving up everything you've been used to to walk into the unknown.

Is it the change of lifestyle you're scared of, or just the POE experience?

The good thing about the K1 is that you get to be with the person before you commit for life, and for Corey and me, that was the best thing we could've ever done. We both had bad relationships with people we lived with in the past, and I don't believe you can really know what someone's like until you live with them and get to know their quirks.

When you get to the States, make sure you talk to your other half about your feelings towards the move. Homesickness can be quite crippling sometimes, and if your lady doesn't know what's going on inside your head, it can lead to problems.

If you're worried about the POE experience, don't! It's a piece of cake!! All the best to you.

Kate. xxxxx

Gaylord

"dansbaby" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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    > my husband just said he felt the same way you do now. He came over on K1
    > from England and said it was easy. It only took 5 minutes.
    > They just took the brown envelope, stamped his passport and said "Welcome
to
    > the United States."
    > Not to worry ....
    > Good Luck
    > Joan and Dan
    > usa uk

Cheers Joan, I hate forms and lines and things of that nature, and I like to
try and make sure that there wont be any problems as I worry about
everything, you name it, Ive already got the worst case scenario played out
that they have made a mistake with my K1 and it isnt really mine, or that I
lose my passport..... or even worse that brown envelope which Ive been
guarding with my life since november the wrong persons papers are in... and
so on.....

Oh well... thanks anyway

Jay

meauxna

I'm translating that you mean you're a bit aprehensive?

Have you read the experience pages at kamya.com? Or searched past posts here?
It's fairly straightforward; you will go to Immigration, show your brown envelope and be sent to Secondary inspection, a room off to the side. Your paperwork gets 'processed' and your passport stamped and you're sent off to collect your luggage, clear Customs and catch your connecting flight, if applicable.

Gaylord

    > > Thanks
    > Not an uncommon reaction.
    > You're giving up everything you've been used to to walk into the
    > unknown.
    > Is it the change of lifestyle you're scared of, or just the
    > POE experience?
    > The good thing about the K1 is that you get to be with
    > the person before you commit for life, and for Corey and me, that was
    > the best thing we could've ever done. We both had bad relationships with
    > people we lived with in the past, and I don't believe you can really
    > know what someone's like until you live with them and get to know their
    > quirks.
    > When you get to the States, make sure you talk to your other
    > half about your feelings towards the move. Homesickness can be quite
    > crippling sometimes, and if your lady doesn't know what's going on
    > inside your head, it can lead to problems.
    > If you're worried about the
    > POE experience, don't! It's a piece of cake!! All the best to you.
    > Kate. xxxxx


Hi Kate

Its everything as well, the filing for the AOS, the not working part (in
17years only been unemployed for 3 months and
that was due to illness) I mean not get me wrong, seeing my soon to be wife
and son again is without doubt the best thing
that can happen, however I dont want to sit around the house all day
watching tv, so Im going to join the gym, go for long walks
and even take up fishing again (oregon is meant to be excellent for fishing)
it is the unknown that Im scared off, you know
how are immigrants treated in the USA, over here (in the uk) my g/f was
treated really well, I dont want to be treated badly
by people, I dont mind the teasing, being called Limey, etc.. that Im use to
from her family
... how were you (or is it your better half) treated when you arrived in the
US if you dont mind me asking?

Jay

dbark

Do a search for "POE Experience" on the forum, that should bring up quite a few threads. Basically, you wait in line and will probably be taken to a special line for immigrant visas. Even though the K1 is a non-immigrant visa, it is for people with immigrant intent! You present your Mysterious Brown Envelope that was given to you at your embassy interview, and an official will look through your paperwork, stamp your passport, ask you a few questions, and give you 90 days to marry your fiancee. They will totally ignore the chest x-ray you have been nurturing. They may or may not say "Welcome to the USA" - mine didn't

I agree with Kate, that is the simple part. Adapting to life in the US away from friends, family and work has been by far the hardest part. I have been here over 5 months now and it is getting easier.

Debbie

FlyergirlUK

Oh, and whatever you do, don't lose that insignificant-looking portion of the I-94 that will be stamped at the POE as it's surprisingly important!

You'll be just fine though, don't worry.

katesuiter1

I've been treated with nothing but respect by everyone I've ever talked to since I've been here. I've had a few "Limey" jokes, and my husband teases me constantly about my tea-bags, but apart from that, the general reaction to me and my "big accent" () is very positive!!

Corey's family have treated me so well also. The first time I met his mum and grandma, they both gave me huge bear-hugs. At Christmas, I was a little bit quiet as it was my first away from my family, and no-one even realized why until the day was almost over. They accepted me so easily and quickly, it didn't even dawn on them that I was any different from them.

I think as a rule, most Americans embrace the British, so don't worry about being treated badly, just be prepared to answer a ton of questions about the Royal family and the cold English weather!!

Kate. xxxxx

meauxna

Jay, there's many Brits here in Oregon (esp. Portland). My UKC husband loves it here, and I'm sure you will too. People here are open and friendly...if you are too, I'm sure you'll get along great! If you get a jones for your favorite groceries or a nice pint, check out the Horse Brass Pub on SE Belmont (groceries are listed on their website) and don't hesitate to drop us a note if you want a hand with anything.
meauxna

Noorah101

Hi Gaylord,

Just to let you know the flip side of the coin, a few of us USCs on here with fiance's/husbands coming from non-English speaking countries are nervous before the arrival, as well! How well will he be able to learn English? Will he find work? Will he adapt to everything single thing being totally new for him...from food, television, language, culture, family and friends, the pace and lifestyle here? So don't worry about having fears, we have them too!

I'm sure you'll be welcomed whole-heartedly here in the states

Best Wishes!
Rene

Jim S

"meauxna" <member1851@british_expats.com> wrote in message
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    > Originally posted by Gaylord
    > > you get of the plane and
    > are going through on a K1 visa, to say Im bricking
    > > it is not a
    > understatement....
    > >
    > > Thanks
    > I'm translating that you mean
    > you're a bit aprehensive?
    > Have you read the experience pages at
    > kamya.com? Or searched past posts here?
    > It's fairly straightforward; you
    > will go to Immigration, show your brown envelope and be sent to
    > Secondary inspection, a room off to the side. Your paperwork gets
    > 'processed' and your passport stamped and you're sent off to collect
    > your luggage, clear Customs and catch your connecting flight, if
    > applicable.
    > --
    > Posted via http://britishexpats.com

Only some get sent off for a secondary inspection. My wife just spent less
than 5 minutes at the counter and then we were off.

Jim

meauxna

That counter is known as Secondary inspection. Primary being the little desks that everyone goes to.
edit to clarify: all people entering with an IV or K visa will go 'inside' to turn in their envelope.
Agreed, that with a CR-1 entry, we passed through in less than 15 minutes. Baggage collection + Customs took *much* longer.

SecretGarden

Heh, Rene! I worried what my "English-English" speaking, now-husband would do when confronted with only "American-English" speakers on a daily basis! (I've been attempting to interject little British phrases into conversation every now and then to make him feel at home but he ends up looking at me like I just grew a second head or something.......)

~SecretGarden
(hoping someday to be able to shout, "Bloody Hell!" and make it sound natural......)

Dansbaby

When Dan first got to the states he was a bit shocked and overwhelmed by it
all. I guess anyone would be. He phoned home often and we got one of those
cheap phone call deals! lol Once the shock wore off he was able to relax
and settle in. Now he LOVES it here. His mum and brothers visit as often
as they are able and they love it here too. Once you begin working, you
will be making your own friends as well as sharing her friendships. He
loves working here as well. He has a great job as landscaper foreman and
makes a good wage. He's even thinking of opening his own landscape business
someday.......
I guess it depends on the person and if you willing to give up a lot to get
a lot in return.......
hope this helps,
Joan
"Gaylord" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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    > > > Thanks
    > >
    > > Not an uncommon reaction.
    > > You're giving up everything you've been used to to walk into the
    > > unknown.
    > >
    > > Is it the change of lifestyle you're scared of, or just the
    > > POE experience?
    > >
    > > The good thing about the K1 is that you get to be with
    > > the person before you commit for life, and for Corey and me, that was
    > > the best thing we could've ever done. We both had bad relationships with
    > > people we lived with in the past, and I don't believe you can really
    > > know what someone's like until you live with them and get to know their
    > > quirks.
    > >
    > > When you get to the States, make sure you talk to your other
    > > half about your feelings towards the move. Homesickness can be quite
    > > crippling sometimes, and if your lady doesn't know what's going on
    > > inside your head, it can lead to problems.
    > >
    > > If you're worried about the
    > > POE experience, don't! It's a piece of cake!! All the best to you.
    > >
    > >
    > > Kate. xxxxx
    > Hi Kate
    > Its everything as well, the filing for the AOS, the not working part (in
    > 17years only been unemployed for 3 months and
    > that was due to illness) I mean not get me wrong, seeing my soon to be
wife
    > and son again is without doubt the best thing
    > that can happen, however I dont want to sit around the house all day
    > watching tv, so Im going to join the gym, go for long walks
    > and even take up fishing again (oregon is meant to be excellent for
fishing)
    > it is the unknown that Im scared off, you know
    > how are immigrants treated in the USA, over here (in the uk) my g/f was
    > treated really well, I dont want to be treated badly
    > by people, I dont mind the teasing, being called Limey, etc.. that Im use
to
    > from her family
    > ... how were you (or is it your better half) treated when you arrived in
the
    > US if you dont mind me asking?
    > Jay