Hi, everyone. My fiance's visa was approved and he's planning on coming the 1st of March.

Couple of questions...

First of all, any suggestions on him bringing his stuff over? bringing it all on the airplane seems like a huge hassle, but shipping would be expensive and wouldn't we have to do a bunch of paperwork for that (as he's moving to the us from another country, doesn't he have to declare what he's bringing or something?)

Also, my fiance wants to volunteer for a few months as opposed to working. Does he require a work permit for that?

Thanks everyone!

LEsley

What you do or not bring with you is a personal issue, I did not bring much, cost of shipping versus real value, most whent.

Volunteering is OK as long as it is not in a job the could be paid.

airlines have implemented a weight limit on how much you can bring now. If you go over they will make you pay more, or not let you take it. Im not sure but i think the weight you can bring is 50 kilos of baggage and 7 kilos carry on if i remember right

Check with each specific airline, because they do vary. For instance, when I have travelled to Mexico thru Mexicana, the weight limit is 70 lbs. However, for Delta, the weight limit is 50 lbs. So they do vary, check out the specific airline your fiance will travel on.

On our way back home from a recent trip to the Philippines on Northwest (70 lbs allowed per bag), extra bags were $220 each and overweight bags were $600 each.