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Bonne fêtes à toutes et tous!

Sinon j'ai un petit sondage : qui parmis vous a reçu sa taxe d'habitation. J'ai lu quelque part que ça prenait plus de temps que si on habite en France mais là je commence à m’inquiéter.

Merci pour vos reponses

bruno.

Male

France

2011-12-23 19:29:00

J'ai eu le mien la semaine dernière.
Tu devrais recevoir le tiens dans les prochains jours.

Merci EsternDE, je vais patienter encore quelques jours

bruno.

Male

France

2011-10-10 12:41:00

Bonjour à tous,

petite question pour ceux qui sont arrivés aux US courant 2010. Est-ce que vous avez reçu votre avis d'imposition? Ou sinon avez vous des infos concernant la date à laquelle on est supposé le recevoir.

merci

bruno.

Male

France

2011-10-09 12:26:00

2 mois au mieux, ok...mauvaise nouvelle... Désolé d'avoir posé une question classique, c'est aussi pour avoir votre avis sur l'intérêt de signer un nouveau contrat pour lequel je ne vais pas aller au bout de la période d'essai!
Je me sens un peu coupable d'accepter un poste alors que l'entreprise espère me garder sur du long terme et je sais déjà pertinemment que ce ne sera pas le cas...Mais bon, les finances...

Je suis pas sûr de comprendre pour le packet 3 car je leur ai envoyé le DS-230 il y a quelques mois, formulaire qui était dans le même courrier envoyé par l'ambassade que le DS-2001... que je viens d'envoyer.

Bises Eastern

Moi je dirais 1 mois au mieux. j'avais envoyé ma lettre disant que j'étais pret le 15 juillet et j'ai eu mon entretien le 19 aout (2010)

bruno.

Male

France

2011-09-02 22:35:00

Pour nous marriage officiel 21 dec 2010 c'est celui qui va compter pour nous je pense et la ceremonie avec tout le monde 05 aout 2012 c'est plus pour que la famille puise venir. Je pense que nous ne celebrerons que le mariage officiel.

bruno.

Male

France

2011-07-21 20:10:00

French/American Couples - Part III - 2014

Salut Loladolly,

oui il faut informer l'USCIS. Vu que tu n'a pas de paperasse en cours tu dois juste remplir le formulaire AR-11 en ligne ou l'imprimer et l'envoyer et c'est tout.

http://www.uscis.gov/addresschange

courage a ceux qui sont dans l'attente ! A l epoque ou j ai fais mon k1 c'est le CSC qui trainait des pattes, comme toi Yohann a l epoque ou on a envoye les papiers les NOA2 arrivaient en meme pas 3 mois, et peu de temps apres ca mettait 8 mois !! Je peux te dire que ca m'a degoute de tout ce process et que je hais profondement tout ce qui a un rapport avec homeland security et l immigration americaine !

Pour ma part j'ai eu ma carte verte en mars, donc j ai un peu plus d un an de repis avec USCIS. Je ne pense pas demander la nationalite Americaine par contre... je ferai juste un renouvellement de GC tous les 10 ans. Ca m interresse pas, je me sens pas Americaine, trop de difference de mentalite et de mode de vie...

En ce moment je suis dans la paperasse avec le consulat de france pour faire (enfin) regulariser mon mariage sur les resgistres d etat civil et la naissance de ma fille. ca me manquait pas tout ca !

Sinon une petite question. On emmenage dans notre maison dans 2/3 semaines environ. Je ne suis plus dans la paperasse USCIS pour le moment mais je dois quand meme les informer de ma nouvelle adresse? Comment je fais?

bruno.

Male

France

2014-08-06 18:46:00

French/American Couples - Part III - 2014

Félicitations Mont Blanc!

Et si il y a encore des "anciens" qui suivent le forum; même si je ne participe pas activement vu que les règles changent assez souvent, je reviens régulièrement sur le forum pour voir un peu ce qu'il se passe avec les frenchies qui immigre aux USA.

On a une timeline très similaire et pour moi l'oath ceremony sera le 27 août prochain à San Diego.

Pour celles et ceux qui sont en procédure de K1 ou de CR1, tenez bon, l'attente en vaut le coup.

Patience et courage à tous!

Ca fait un bail que je n'ai pas poste sur ce topic France / USA.

Je suis US citizen depuis ce matin! YaY!!

Bon courage a toutes et a tous dans votre immigration...

Quand j'ai commence le process (K1) on en etait toujours au topic French/American Couples - Part One !

Je ne pense pas que celles et ceux qui etaient presents / actifs ici de mon temps sont encore la a trainer mais ce fut une super aventure.

Brievement, K1 en Septembre 2010, Greencard (Adjustement of Status) en Octobre 2010 (recue en Mars 2011), Removal of Conditions 2 ans plus tard et ensuite US Citizenship en Mars 2014. On a tout fait des que possible et en gros ca nous a pris 4 ans et 4 mois entre envoi du K1 et Naturalisation.

Live your dreams my friends!

MB

bruno.

Male

France

2014-08-05 18:26:00

Asia: East and Pacific

Can all the VN journey members help Phuong?

Read the guides.... that is where we got all our information. There is a flowxhart, as well as a list of things to send with the I129F. Make sure you send EVERYTHING neatly put together, otherwise you may asked for it later. That can really delay your process. Good luck!

http://www.visajourn...mp;page=k1guide

katej0203

Female

England

2008-08-22 00:05:00

Asia: East and Pacific

Anyone Else going to Manila for Christmas?

We're going to visit friends and family for 30 days, leaving Dec 22 and arriving Dec 23.

Is anyone else going back for Christmas?

M goin home too.....but my honey's not coming home

hopefully I could get the packet by that time so I'll know when's my interview date..... (F)

jenny and manny

Female

2006-11-28 05:48:00

Anybody studying your SO's language?

On occasion I will crank out some Nepali phrases from my brain and ask my mother-in-law-to-be how the weather is in Chitwan. Or I will ask my nephew-to-be "Khana kanu bhayo?" which I've discovered is somewhat of a greeting... to ask if you've eaten yet. I've had the chance to watch some bollywood movies and actually understand a lot of what they were saying because the languages (and script) are both sanskrit-based. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that my culture's defunct native alphabet, alibata, was also derived from sanskrit and some words are even similar and conversations are built around the same context. The most difficult thing for me is the pronunciation, although, Rajan says when I get it, I really get it

Putali

Female

Nepal

8/31/2007 19:17

Pattu-didi, I only say you're too happy to be a Nepali bride because most of the Nepali brides I've seen look absolutely miserable on their wedding day. Rajan told me it's normal because the bride has to leave the home of her family and probably won't see them again for a very long time. She now "belongs" to the husband and his family and must now live her life under a completely different set of rules with well-defined expectations from her in-laws. http://www.flickr.co...hitar/10241020/ (According to the caption, it's all an act)

If I lost contact with Rajan, I just don't know what I would do. I still go crazy when he's out on trek and keep telling myself that I'm going to attach some kind of GPS device on him... maybe one day I can track him with google earth. Either that, or train a pigeon. Maya, I can't imagine what you went through!

I read eKantipur once in a while but especially when Rajan tells me something is going on... another bandh, extreme weather, etc.

Putali

Female

Nepal

8/30/2007 10:05

Hey Pattu-didi! You look too happy to be a Nepali bride

Putali

Female

Nepal

8/29/2007 0:34

From some brief history lessons in a my distant past, the reason why Mao Tse Tung's particular brand of communism was popular was because he sought to assemble and empower the peasants/farmers (who lived in extreme poverty and of which most of China's populations is comprised of) against the Nationalist government that really wasn't doing the country any kind of good. This is a very similar situation with Nepal's poor and the current monarchy. The reason why Maoist ideals failed is because they displayed too radical ideals that were manifested in agendas and practices that resulted in the killing of many innocent Chinese and the blatant destruction of anything seen as a clinging to the old ways (temples, statues, cultural events). As long as there is poverty, radical ideals will always appeal to a population that has no other hope. The main reason why China has changed its ways is because of the influence of capitalism and its needs to play nice in the global arena. It's a catch-22 really. Nepal is the poorest Asian country with the average life-expectancy around 50-55 years (I believe it's even less if you're a woman). All these facts put Nepal on par with the poorest of the sub-Saharan African nations. For people to embrace Maoists ideals shouldn't shock anyone. While on trek you see Marx quoted in Nepali and in English (to make a point to travelers, I'm sure). The women, I'm constantly reminded, have it the worst. No rights, little legal recourse, no hope. Is it any wonder why Nepalese women are the most eager to join the Maoist movement?

When I was in Kathmandu, I went to the Yak and Yeti location for consular services and I immediately thought, "Who the hell would put an embassy here?!" Did you know there's a casino in Yak and Yeti? In any case, I think it's a good move. The site where it's located now is a real hike since it's near Tribhuvan Teaching Hospital, but at least it's away from the madness, like the Indian embassy.

Pattu-didi, to answer your question about the phone card. I don't use one that logs phone calls (at least I've not asked if they do). I'm not too concerned about that since Rajan and I are very regularly in touch by snail mail letters, g-mail chat, e-mail, etc. I do get a receipt for every phone card I purchase. Log on to www.pinonsale.com. There are several cards I use, but my all-time favorite is the L.A. Unlimited Aggressive. This "card" is the greatest. I think I spoke to Rajan for 2 hours straight for $5. You can even make two separate calls and make it stretch farther. There is a trick to this "card". The first call should be relatively short, say 15 minutes. Then you'll still have reserve funds left. But the next call can be unlimited. It's great. And the sound quality is amazing. One caveat to this card is that you must be calling a Kathmandu number. If your honey lives outside of Kathmandu, it should still work, but you won't have unlimited. This goes for most of the "cards" this site offers. If you want to try it, I can give you a pin number and you can call G. Good luck with it!

Putali

Female

Nepal

8/17/2007 20:10

I'm still dreaming of spring rolls. Spring rolls on trek are monstrousities... huge fried vegetable turnovers, as big as calzones! I think I must have ordered one of those at every lodge we stopped at. I've been getting my recipes from Rajan's older sister. She and the rest of the women in Rajan's family are amazing cooks. Granted, she can't give me amounts, only can tell me what's in the dish and what order to cook them in. Thanks for the yak cheese link Maya! I'm a huge cheese freak and I love yak cheese. I'm dreaming about grilled yak cheese and tomato sandwiches right now. I know it's expensive, but I swear I'm going to order some!

Rajan told me that the Thakalis are famous for their cooking, not that they cook very different foods from any other ethnic group in Nepal. I understood them to be masters of flavor and food preparation, the Thakalis in Nepal are what the French are to European cuisine. In Tatopani, I had the tastiest meal ever... best dahl bhat tarkari and grilled fish prepared by a Thakali cook. You know how they say the way to man's heart is through his stomach? I think Rajan's really marrying me because he says I look Thakali. Hehehehehe...

I didn't try sikarni, but it seems very similar to a yogurt dessert in India, so it goes for many dishes in Nepal.

Ok, so enough about food already! It's damn near midnight here and instead of raiding the fridge, I need to go to sleep. I have serious separation anxiety. I talk to Rajan everyday, sometimes twice a day and it's not enough. I heard that writing your congressperson helps the process along tremendously. I made a first draft to Senator Barbara Boxer. Do you think it'll work? What if I get my friends and family to sign a petition with the header "Please find below signatures of support from wedding guests and your constituents."

I'll go recite my mantra...

Putali

Female

Nepal

8/14/2007 2:05

Today I went ape-wild at the Indian market and bought everything from Chana Besan (chickpea flour) to asefetida. Don't know exactly what I'm going to do with it all but I'll figure it out. I can make a mean veg momo and the tomato achar to go with it. Gotta be a good Nepali wife you know. The other dishes I'm missing from Nepal are the curried pumpkin leaves, the spring rolls at the tea lodges during trek, those super-sweet suntalas on the way to Ghorepani, and caramelized buf milk. I second the yak cheese comment! I LOVE YAK CHEESE! Did anyone go to BK fries in Kathmandu?

It's a funny thing about Nepali love songs. Rajan translated a few of them to me and I found them to be so tragic! There was one lyric by a male vocalist singing something to the effect of "I went to your wedding and saw another man put the sindoor in your hair". I forget that a society of arranged marriages would of course produce music with another set of problems unknown to us westerners used to love marriages. So sad.

Anyways, here's my favorite picture I took of my mother-in-law-to-be and mero prem in their home in Chitwan:

Amaandraj.jpg 100.25KB 11 downloads

Edited by Putali, 12 August 2007 - 03:14 AM.

Putali

Female

Nepal

8/12/2007 3:13

Maya! Welcome back from Nepal! I so envy you! Good to hear you are doing well... As far as the topic goes, I love Nepali songs! Mero Raj is somewhat of a minstrel of the mountains. He sang and sang to me during trek and one particular song stuck with me. I am learning this song now to sing at our wedding... Ritu Haruma Timi by Arun Thapa. Amazing lyrics... nothing in English can compare. My biggest concern with Rajan is that he will assimilate too fast and too completely. At work I keep pictures of his humble farmhouse and his three buff to bring me back to earth once and a while.

Edited by Putali, 07 August 2007 - 02:57 AM.

Putali

Female

Nepal

8/7/2007 2:55

Hi everyone! I'm on what seems to be eternal standby for NOA2 (or an RFE) to get to me. My app hasn't even been touched since June 19th! It's been 5 months since I've seen Rajan and he's getting antsy too. The worst thing is I can't even take a short trip out to see him as I'm 6-months probation at my new job until December 25! We talk everyday and chat everyday... still not enough. Thank goodness for others in the same boat. How can you stand it?! I have to remember I'm not the only one and to be less whiny. Unfortunately, I have no advice to give.

Putali

Female

Nepal

8/6/2007 2:06

France/America couples

Hey French/American couples!

Its so much fun to read through this topic! Thank you guys for your tips about the new life in the US. I had my interview at the Embassy in Paris today and it went fine. Visa is approved so I think I'll leave mid-March!

I can't wait to wear my sunglasses everyday! Anybody living in the San Diego area??!!
Bisous!!!

Alice

alice_and_brandon

Female

France

2009-01-28 10:38:00

Hate to be a bother

AHHHH you all are so wonderful!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! All the info and links helped us greatly!!

Cherish86

Female

Kenya

2009-12-06 13:27:00

Hate to be a bother

Hello!!
So I am quite new here but have been looking at the information on the site for sometime. Unfortunately I am still a little confused. My boyfriend lives in Kenya and we are going to begin the process once we get officially engaged on my trip there next May. The information I have seen is telling me this is an expensive process!! My gosh!

I understand the K1 and gathering evidence but the affadavit for support has me questioning some things. Is it 100% of the poverty line or 120%? I have seen both on here. Also I work almost full time but I am a student right now and get financial aid and loans. Will this count towards the income guidelines? I have two kids so we would be considered a family of 4 as far as the poverty limits are concerned, right? Also, if i needed a co signer, do i have to live with them? And how many would their income be based off of?

Once thats all said and done and he gets here, and we get married can he start working? I have gotten so many mixed answers here! I see some things saying that once you file the AOS the price $1010, includes the AP and EAD for working. Then others are saying you can file for the EAD and start working when you receive that.

Help??

And the last thing is, when do we apply for the social security card? Once he arrives and after we marry?

Well I thank you for any help! I know how some people can get irritated with giving answers to others so if you could just point me to the forum if you feel that way, i would appreciate it too!!

Thanks in advance!!

Cherish86

Female

Kenya

2009-12-05 23:14:00

Sending Money

Yes this is true! And that what i meant. Surely people know the conditions in Africa. I sent $40 and that was like soooooooo helpful to him because our dollar is strong. I just cant watch someone I love struggle so bad...

Cherish86

Female

Kenya

2009-12-09 10:51:00