Recent immigrants to the US
May 23rd 2008, 10:38 am
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Recent immigrants to the US
I would like to hear from people who have just gone through the immigration process, within the past months, like say the past 12 months or those who soon to go through it. Looking for an up to date knowledge of the process.
Also how are you adapting to your new home and what your likes and dislikes are, what was particularly charlenging, i.e schools.
Basically it would be good to hear from a families perspective.
Thank you for reading and hoping to read some interesting post, and sure all would love to as well.
Wayne
Also how are you adapting to your new home and what your likes and dislikes are, what was particularly charlenging, i.e schools.
Basically it would be good to hear from a families perspective.
Thank you for reading and hoping to read some interesting post, and sure all would love to as well.
Wayne
May 23rd 2008, 11:52 am
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Unmitigated Gall
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Re: Recent immigrants to the US
You've just walked into the grocery store and asked the proprietor where in this town you might find some groceries. Look around.
May 23rd 2008, 12:23 pm
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Re: Recent immigrants to the US
I would like to hear from people who have just gone through the immigration process, within the past months, like say the past 12 months or those who soon to go through it. Looking for an up to date knowledge of the process.
Also how are you adapting to your new home and what your likes and dislikes are, what was particularly charlenging, i.e schools.
Basically it would be good to hear from a families perspective.
Thank you for reading and hoping to read some interesting post, and sure all would love to as well.
Wayne
Also how are you adapting to your new home and what your likes and dislikes are, what was particularly charlenging, i.e schools.
Basically it would be good to hear from a families perspective.
Thank you for reading and hoping to read some interesting post, and sure all would love to as well.
Wayne
May 23rd 2008, 12:45 pm
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Re: Recent immigrants to the US
I would like to hear from people who have just gone through the immigration process, within the past months, like say the past 12 months or those who soon to go through it. Looking for an up to date knowledge of the process.
Also how are you adapting to your new home and what your likes and dislikes are, what was particularly charlenging, i.e schools.
Basically it would be good to hear from a families perspective.
Thank you for reading and hoping to read some interesting post, and sure all would love to as well.
Wayne
Also how are you adapting to your new home and what your likes and dislikes are, what was particularly charlenging, i.e schools.
Basically it would be good to hear from a families perspective.
Thank you for reading and hoping to read some interesting post, and sure all would love to as well.
Wayne
May 23rd 2008, 12:59 pm
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Re: Recent immigrants to the US
I would like to hear from people who have just gone through the immigration process, within the past months, like say the past 12 months or those who soon to go through it. Looking for an up to date knowledge of the process.
Also how are you adapting to your new home and what your likes and dislikes are, what was particularly charlenging, i.e schools.
Basically it would be good to hear from a families perspective.
Thank you for reading and hoping to read some interesting post, and sure all would love to as well.
Wayne
Also how are you adapting to your new home and what your likes and dislikes are, what was particularly charlenging, i.e schools.
Basically it would be good to hear from a families perspective.
Thank you for reading and hoping to read some interesting post, and sure all would love to as well.
Wayne
As for the second question, just read this and the Trailer Park forums.
May 23rd 2008, 1:40 pm
#7
Concierge
Joined: Apr 2001
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Re: Recent immigrants to the US
Others had replied as I was about to that your questions are too general.
For immigration questions, post in the appropriate immigration forum.
For lifestyle questions, post in the USA forums.
First and foremost, do a search for the type of visa you will be using and read up on the experiences of others. And/or use the Wiki. Also search for your state and see what others have written about their life there.
For immigration questions, post in the appropriate immigration forum.
For lifestyle questions, post in the USA forums.
First and foremost, do a search for the type of visa you will be using and read up on the experiences of others. And/or use the Wiki. Also search for your state and see what others have written about their life there.
May 23rd 2008, 1:48 pm
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Re: Recent immigrants to the US
we came over in October - my husband is on a working visa (L1A). It was never something we sought - just happened to be in the right place at the right time and got a great offer. Its my husband, me and 2 kids (then aged 11 months and 3).
We have been in 2 rental houses so far and have now chosen to go down the build your own house route! We saw lots and lots of resale properties but could never quite get all the points we wanted in a home all in one property. They recently broke ground on our plot and we hope to be in some time in October.
The kids have adadpted well although its been hard to find them friends as they dont attend regular daycare here (like they did in the uk). Also here in Ohio it was very cold and snowy through the winter so we couldnt get out and about so much. The rental we are in at the moment has lots of kids in the area but they mainly seem to be about 8+ so dont really want to play with a 3 year old.
Hard to say more without an idea of what sort of thing you are after.
We have been in 2 rental houses so far and have now chosen to go down the build your own house route! We saw lots and lots of resale properties but could never quite get all the points we wanted in a home all in one property. They recently broke ground on our plot and we hope to be in some time in October.
The kids have adadpted well although its been hard to find them friends as they dont attend regular daycare here (like they did in the uk). Also here in Ohio it was very cold and snowy through the winter so we couldnt get out and about so much. The rental we are in at the moment has lots of kids in the area but they mainly seem to be about 8+ so dont really want to play with a 3 year old.
Hard to say more without an idea of what sort of thing you are after.
Jun 17th 2008, 9:18 am
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Re: Recent immigrants to the US
Thank you for your responses.
Jun 17th 2008, 1:30 pm
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Jun 17th 2008, 5:36 pm
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Jun 18th 2008, 1:35 am
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Re: Recent immigrants to the US
I would like to hear from people who have just gone through the immigration process, within the past months, like say the past 12 months or those who soon to go through it. Looking for an up to date knowledge of the process.
Also how are you adapting to your new home and what your likes and dislikes are, what was particularly charlenging, i.e schools.
Basically it would be good to hear from a families perspective.
Thank you for reading and hoping to read some interesting post, and sure all would love to as well.
Also how are you adapting to your new home and what your likes and dislikes are, what was particularly charlenging, i.e schools.
Basically it would be good to hear from a families perspective.
Thank you for reading and hoping to read some interesting post, and sure all would love to as well.
It took about 5 months to get my green card. The hardest thing was selling our UK house. I had to be very organised to get everything done before we moved but I like a project ;-)
We moved to Maine. The schools here are great, especially in our town. The kids have settled in fine and are developing nice little accents. My 6 year old was the only one who complained about missing the UK and friends there.
The hardest thing was leaving friends and family, but I've met a lot of great people since I got here. Close friends take more time but we're getting there.
I haven't been at all homesick. I actually did a trip back to Scotland last week and although it was lovely to see family it's good to be back in the US. When I came through Immigration the officer said 'Welcome home' which made me smile, but it's true - this is home now.
The long snowy winter was tough, but the long sunny summers are beautiful. The space, open roads, friendly people, cheaper prices of a lot of goods all make it an easy life here for us.
A good website to help you through the visa application process is visajourney.com (am I allowed to link to that?). This site is great for planning your move and coping once you're here.
Jun 18th 2008, 1:39 am
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Septicity
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Re: Recent immigrants to the US
Why not? There are, after all, some decidedly strange people on BE's own US Marriage Based forum.
