Getting ready to cross the border

[SuperDuper! 230]

Dammit, wish slim was here to back me up on this. But I'll say again: POE is no big deal

Bullroar! Entering a POE is much different from a day at the beach or something, where you don't have to care and prepare. Yes, one acts naturally, yet be alert and aware. It's better to have a modicum of alertness and anxiety, than to be slipshod and careless in this final, yet still important step in entering our fine country. After getting thru the POE, one can imbibe his favorite libation, including a Mr. Pibb, or single-malt scotch and then let go of one's inhibitions and participate in unspeakable carnal activities. Ay, Baboo!

Edited August 4, 2009 by itzallgood

[mendeleev 69]

IR1 is the best visa of our type you can have Mox. I means you're already married, and have been for over two years. It means that from the moment you step foot on US soil, you are a permanent resident eligible for a 10-yr green card.

No further USCIS hassles unless you decide to go for citizenship for a whole decade. (Well, I suppose you're supposed to tell them if you move.) Sweet! Congratulations, OP.

[b_fowler 0]

Dammit, wish slim was here to back me up on this. But I'll say again: POE is no big deal unless you truly have something to hide. Very VERY few people are even delayed at POE. You're probably more likely to be hit by a car once you've made it through POE than to suffer a delay. Most of the tips and strategies about improving your odds are just snake oil, and cause unnecessary worry. Unless you have something to hide, you've already been through everything that would have stopped or delayed you. Wait in line, hand them your visa and unopened medical packet, and welcome to America.

I was not entering my two cents to hype up the POE experience, just help ease the tension these poor folks are feeling. The notes on what happens at POE generally are the very small talk that is made during the processing of the paperwork. Not trying to make it difficult just guide them to read the reviews, and see what other people experienced!!! Which is about what you said Mox!!! Now pass the pie!!

[slim 1,533]

Dammit, wish slim was here to back me up on this. But I'll say again: POE is no big deal unless you truly have something to hide.

I'm on vacation!

I just snuck away for a few minutes (water in my ear is keeping me up at night) and realized I can't go a whole week without VJ so here I am. Anyway, mox is absolutely correct (As usual, guys, come on. Give him some credit!) the POE is over-hyped. Especially JFK which is the modern-day equivalent of Ellis Island. She/he will be fine.

I think it's also important for everyone to realize their S/O is a grown person and an adult that's functioned their whole life without our help (or in my case, interference) and they'll be just fine without us, even if we can't hold their hand the whole way. Relax, take it easy, and await their arrival in peace. They'll be here soon, and they'll be OK, even at the POE!

[baron555 934]

Dammit, wish slim was here to back me up on this. But I'll say again: POE is no big deal unless you truly have something to hide.

I'm on vacation!

I just snuck away for a few minutes (water in my ear is keeping me up at night) and realized I can't go a whole week without VJ so here I am. Anyway, mox is absolutely correct (As usual, guys, come on. Give him some credit!) the POE is over-hyped. Especially JFK which is the modern-day equivalent of Ellis Island. She/he will be fine.

I think it's also important for everyone to realize their S/O is a grown person and an adult that's functioned their whole life without our help (or in my case, interference) and they'll be just fine without us, even if we can't hold their hand the whole way. Relax, take it easy, and await their arrival in peace. They'll be here soon, and they'll be OK, even at the POE!

I agree. I was talking with my SO the other day and floated the idea that I come over to Moscow and accompany her and the little one back. One reason I gave was to help her through passport control. She would have none of it.

"You save your vacation time for when I get there, I have been to many countries so I know all about passport control."

I'll have to watch it when we first meet in the airport; she may whip out her rolling pin and bash me on the head for being stoopid. (Slim please help me!)

Phil

[slim 1,533]

I'll have to watch it when we first meet in the airport; she may whip out her rolling pin and bash me on the head for being stoopid. (Slim please help me!)

Just make sure she brings the plastic one because the wooden one is too heavy.

[Brad and Vika 129]

I'll have to watch it when we first meet in the airport; she may whip out her rolling pin and bash me on the head for being stoopid. (Slim please help me!)

Just make sure she brings the plastic one because the wooden one is too heavy.

I doubt she would get past customs with such an obvious weapon It does however, sound like some one has rolling pin beat-down experience

[sashitaski 3]

He's here! My husband made it through the immigration process and is here for good! No more immigration paperwork until citizenship!!!

Thanks, everyone, for all your help along the way!

And, of course, you were right, POE was no big deal.

[chili74 0]

Yay! Congratulations!

[AKguy 1]

Congratulations!!

[slim 1,533]

AK, I think you're just posting whatever, whenever you can so we can keep catchin an eye full of that red-booted godess in your sig line. Thanks, buddy! Eye candy is always a welcome addition to the VJ RUB forum.

I actually told my wife about that picture the other day. I was sayin ol' girl must be short because the pool stick is above her head in the picture... plus she's wearing the big boots. A shade under 5'4"?

[johnj 0]

Yeah, I need to hit a couple of the internet dating sites and grab a hot babe for my sig. AK and Brad are having way too much fun.

Mox, do you have a naked pictures of your sweetheart, I can send you some for your sig

[AKguy 1]

Hah! Be quite or you'll get a picture of me in the red boots! And while Anna will tell me, "Ohh, so hot", I promise your eyes will burn.

Yes, she's about 5'3, and a hundred pounds after a buffet, and she's loaded her pockets with steak. If you add for attitude she's about 6' and pushing 2 fiddy.

[johnj 0]

If you add for attitude she's about 6' and pushing 2 fiddy.

That statement is redundant, she is Russian, right?

[AKguy 1]

100%!