Finally I Am Home!! :-)

[MUXAGIRL 69]

Dear friends,

I finally arrived home! I made my immigrant entry to the US two days ago.

POE at JFK was breezier than breeze. It took me about 7 minutes to finish up immigration. Upon arrival I asked one of the officers which counter to go to as a new immigrant and they have a special room for it. They have a Room 4 which I never visited before during any of my previous US trips obviously, as I was a non immigrant before. The two officers in room four could not have been nicer. They extended their welcome saying " Welcome back home, New Yorker!"

They asked me for the IV packet and my passport. The IV packet was crumpled but fully intact from its journey from Mumbai consulate to my address in India. I was nervous about that, as I had kept the rest of the documents in immaculate condition. But the officers dismissed my concern with wave saying it was actually one of the better condition IV packets they have seen. They did not take my chest x-Ray from me, which I was carrying in my hand luggage and guarding with my life, because of its unusual size, it did not really properly fit into anything. But the officer said as my medical report was fine they don't need the chest x-Ray. But he advised me not to throw it away and keep it till the GC reaches home, just incase. The other officer took my signature and finger print on a form which I guess is going to be used for the GC. One of the officers wrote my hubby's new address on the immigrant summary page next to his printed old address, as his address has changed in last ten days.

They asked me how much money I was carrying and were okay with my answer.

The only problem I faced was when I came to the luggage claim area. After 45 minutes of waiting, my luggage was nowhere in sight! And then I had to wait another hour just to file a missing luggage report with the airline. Talk about ruining a perfectly nice day! With so much delay at the luggage claim, I could only imagine what my poor hubby was feeling waiting outside for me to make an appearance in the arrival hall.

Finally I was out of there with just my cabin luggage. Even losing a whole bunch of nice clothes and fancy shoes could not dampen my mood as my man was waiting for me outside! We just looked at each other for few seconds, before he lifted me in the air, heavy backpack on my back and all, and said "God, you got heavier!" ;-) (well, I might have eaten one too many pastries in search of comfort during this long a$$ immigration process ;-)

The first thing I noticed about him was he has so many gray hairs now, while previously he barely had any ! "Effect of immigration process", he informed me. But oh well, all's well that ends well :-) and my kitty cat would agree who is cozying up to his mama as mama types this post.

I thank everyone on VJ for support and invaluable immigration knowledge I have gained in last few months reading up here.

Peace out,

MG

[LionessDeon 2,060]

Such an awesome post! I hope I have a story like that to tell one day! Congratulations to you! Welcome to America!

[sf786 22]

Huge congratulations....woooooohooooooo! So happy for u!

Dear friends,

I finally arrived home! I made my immigrant entry to the US two days ago.

POE at JFK was breezier than breeze. It took me about 7 minutes to finish up immigration. Upon arrival I asked one of the officers which counter to go to as a new immigrant and they have a special room for it. They have a Room 4 which I never visited before during any of my previous US trips obviously, as I was a non immigrant before. The two officers in room four could not have been nicer. They extended their welcome saying " Welcome back home, New Yorker!"

They asked me for the IV packet and my passport. The IV packet was crumpled but fully intact from its journey from Mumbai consulate to my address in India. I was nervous about that, as I had kept the rest of the documents in immaculate condition. But the officers dismissed my concern with wave saying it was actually one of the better condition IV packets they have seen. They did not take my chest x-Ray from me, which I was carrying in my hand luggage and guarding with my life, because of its unusual size, it did not really properly fit into anything. But the officer said as my medical report was fine they don't need the chest x-Ray. But he advised me not to throw it away and keep it till the GC reaches home, just incase. The other officer took my signature and finger print on a form which I guess is going to be used for the GC. One of the officers wrote my hubby's new address on the immigrant summary page next to his printed old address, as his address has changed in last ten days.

They asked me how much money I was carrying and were okay with my answer.

The only problem I faced was when I came to the luggage claim area. After 45 minutes of waiting, my luggage was nowhere in sight! And then I had to wait another hour just to file a missing luggage report with the airline. Talk about ruining a perfectly nice day! With so much delay at the luggage claim, I could only imagine what my poor hubby was feeling waiting outside for me to make an appearance in the arrival hall.

Finally I was out of there with just my cabin luggage. Even losing a whole bunch of nice clothes and fancy shoes could not dampen my mood as my man was waiting for me outside! We just looked at each other for few seconds, before he lifted me in the air, heavy backpack on my back and all, and said "God, you got heavier!" ;-) (well, I might have eaten one too many pastries in search of comfort during this long a$$ immigration process ;-)

The first thing I noticed about him was he has so many gray hairs now, while previously he barely had any ! "Effect of immigration process", he informed me. But oh well, all's well that ends well :-) and my kitty cat would agree who is cozying up to his mama as mama types this post.

I thank everyone on VJ for support and invaluable immigration knowledge I have gained in last few months reading up here.

Peace out,

MG

[KASH2011 382]

Welcome to the US!

[Johnnoskinner 7]

welcome to America the land with big opportunities

[bsinanan 1]

Congratulations Welcome nome

[EireneFaith 54]

I can feel your excitement to be with your hubby. Welcome to USA.

[bkghosh 121]

Dear friends,

I finally arrived home! I made my immigrant entry to the US two days ago.

POE at JFK was breezier than breeze. It took me about 7 minutes to finish up immigration. Upon arrival I asked one of the officers which counter to go to as a new immigrant and they have a special room for it. They have a Room 4 which I never visited before during any of my previous US trips obviously, as I was a non immigrant before. The two officers in room four could not have been nicer. They extended their welcome saying " Welcome back home, New Yorker!"

They asked me for the IV packet and my passport. The IV packet was crumpled but fully intact from its journey from Mumbai consulate to my address in India. I was nervous about that, as I had kept the rest of the documents in immaculate condition. But the officers dismissed my concern with wave saying it was actually one of the better condition IV packets they have seen. They did not take my chest x-Ray from me, which I was carrying in my hand luggage and guarding with my life, because of its unusual size, it did not really properly fit into anything. But the officer said as my medical report was fine they don't need the chest x-Ray. But he advised me not to throw it away and keep it till the GC reaches home, just incase. The other officer took my signature and finger print on a form which I guess is going to be used for the GC. One of the officers wrote my hubby's new address on the immigrant summary page next to his printed old address, as his address has changed in last ten days.

They asked me how much money I was carrying and were okay with my answer.

The only problem I faced was when I came to the luggage claim area. After 45 minutes of waiting, my luggage was nowhere in sight! And then I had to wait another hour just to file a missing luggage report with the airline. Talk about ruining a perfectly nice day! With so much delay at the luggage claim, I could only imagine what my poor hubby was feeling waiting outside for me to make an appearance in the arrival hall.

Finally I was out of there with just my cabin luggage. Even losing a whole bunch of nice clothes and fancy shoes could not dampen my mood as my man was waiting for me outside! We just looked at each other for few seconds, before he lifted me in the air, heavy backpack on my back and all, and said "God, you got heavier!" ;-) (well, I might have eaten one too many pastries in search of comfort during this long a$$ immigration process ;-)

The first thing I noticed about him was he has so many gray hairs now, while previously he barely had any ! "Effect of immigration process", he informed me. But oh well, all's well that ends well :-) and my kitty cat would agree who is cozying up to his mama as mama types this post.

I thank everyone on VJ for support and invaluable immigration knowledge I have gained in last few months reading up here.

Peace out,

MG

Welcome to USA. So happy for both of you. Now it is time to hit that treadmill that your hubby was using as a clothes dryer.

[brits1998 3]

This is just awesome - all the best Muxagirl.

[Ian H. 207]

Congratulations on a hassle free entry! I've never encountered a nice CBPO at JFK or elsewhere for that matter. For many immigrants it's their first experience in the country and it should be a pleasurable one. Good luck on the rest of your journey!

[Nkkystel 8]

I feel you dearie! Congrats....

[_Paul&Jesica_ 70]

Dear friends,

I finally arrived home! I made my immigrant entry to the US two days ago.

POE at JFK was breezier than breeze. It took me about 7 minutes to finish up immigration. Upon arrival I asked one of the officers which counter to go to as a new immigrant and they have a special room for it. They have a Room 4 which I never visited before during any of my previous US trips obviously, as I was a non immigrant before. The two officers in room four could not have been nicer. They extended their welcome saying " Welcome back home, New Yorker!"

They asked me for the IV packet and my passport. The IV packet was crumpled but fully intact from its journey from Mumbai consulate to my address in India. I was nervous about that, as I had kept the rest of the documents in immaculate condition. But the officers dismissed my concern with wave saying it was actually one of the better condition IV packets they have seen. They did not take my chest x-Ray from me, which I was carrying in my hand luggage and guarding with my life, because of its unusual size, it did not really properly fit into anything. But the officer said as my medical report was fine they don't need the chest x-Ray. But he advised me not to throw it away and keep it till the GC reaches home, just incase. The other officer took my signature and finger print on a form which I guess is going to be used for the GC. One of the officers wrote my hubby's new address on the immigrant summary page next to his printed old address, as his address has changed in last ten days.

They asked me how much money I was carrying and were okay with my answer.

The only problem I faced was when I came to the luggage claim area. After 45 minutes of waiting, my luggage was nowhere in sight! And then I had to wait another hour just to file a missing luggage report with the airline. Talk about ruining a perfectly nice day! With so much delay at the luggage claim, I could only imagine what my poor hubby was feeling waiting outside for me to make an appearance in the arrival hall.

Finally I was out of there with just my cabin luggage. Even losing a whole bunch of nice clothes and fancy shoes could not dampen my mood as my man was waiting for me outside! We just looked at each other for few seconds, before he lifted me in the air, heavy backpack on my back and all, and said "God, you got heavier!" ;-) (well, I might have eaten one too many pastries in search of comfort during this long a$$ immigration process ;-)

The first thing I noticed about him was he has so many gray hairs now, while previously he barely had any ! "Effect of immigration process", he informed me. But oh well, all's well that ends well :-) and my kitty cat would agree who is cozying up to his mama as mama types this post.

I thank everyone on VJ for support and invaluable immigration knowledge I have gained in last few months reading up here.

Peace out,

MG

Congratulations and happy life

[MUXAGIRL 69]

Thanks everyone for your nice replies.

@Ian H: May be I have been really fortunate with all my US entries, but I have only encountered nice people, or worst case scenario, very formal officers who treat you politely but with a stern face ( which is not bad either, as they are just doing their job). JFK is the best.

[Rian Treasures 0]

Hi Muxagirl,

Congratulations and welcome to America. Please I just found your thread and wanted to ask how long your F2A visa process took because from what I read, it took a little over one year (1 year and 6 months). And did you have to wait for the priority date to become current?

[Phillip Kazuto 28]

Hi Muxagirl,

Congratulations and welcome to America. Please I just found your thread and wanted to ask how long your F2A visa process took because from what I read, it took a little over one year (1 year and 6 months). And did you have to wait for the priority date to become current?

The crucial thing about F2A is Priority Date , You will have to wait till your PD become current or near current to process thing and current PD to issue visa

I've been waiting for 1 Years 4 months now and still waiting , Concurrent PD