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  1. 1. How much do you spend on groceries every month?

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Caribbean Pirate   9

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We can't wait to move to the US. Currently spending about $800 a month for 2 people! Our cost of living is crazy expensive where we are!

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If you spend that, it's about a dollar a day/ person. Are you sure that is correct?

Ontarkie Grand Master

Ontarkie   14,955

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I can't vote you don't have a option for family of 7.

We spend more then 600, if we buy pet food or diapers it will be much more like 700.

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J&N* Rising Star

J&N*   68

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We shop twice a month and every time it's about $150 for 2 people. I cook almost everyday and try to eat out less and less, it's expensive and mostly unhealthy. I thought we were spending a lot but seeing how much everyone else spends I feel better!

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03/08/10 - I-129F packet sent to VSC
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10/28/10 - POE @ Chicago
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AOS, AP, EAD.
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02/12/2013 - ROC packet sent
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N-400 Naturalization

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VanessaTony Grand Master

VanessaTony   3,567

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We sometimes spend around $100 a week for the 2 of us. Technically we could get away with shopping every fortnight but we like to keep the pantry and fridge stocked. For a while there while we were both unemployed we had the pantry so well stocked from before we stopped work that we spent maybe $50 a month on chicken, beef, milk, cheese and bread.

How much you spend depends on how you like to live. My husband and I are the same in that we like to be able to eat what we "feel like" when we're hungry. That means making sure we have what we like in stock. I also like to keep a cake mix and frosting on standby in case someone has a birthday/special event and I don't have time to shop. I also have a box of cards for special occasions so I'm not stuck without one of those either. I like to be prepared :D

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Aussie Name Change on Passport Process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/248400-australian-passport-name-change-process/
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Shipping Costs from Aus to US - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/293179-shipping-costs-aus-to-usa/

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J&N* Rising Star

J&N*   68

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We sometimes spend around $100 a week for the 2 of us. Technically we could get away with shopping every fortnight but we like to keep the pantry and fridge stocked. For a while there while we were both unemployed we had the pantry so well stocked from before we stopped work that we spent maybe $50 a month on chicken, beef, milk, cheese and bread.

How much you spend depends on how you like to live. My husband and I are the same in that we like to be able to eat what we "feel like" when we're hungry. That means making sure we have what we like in stock. I also like to keep a cake mix and frosting on standby in case someone has a birthday/special event and I don't have time to shop. I also have a box of cards for special occasions so I'm not stuck without one of those either. I like to be prepared :D

Oh good idea the cake mix, I like to keep those for whenever I'm craving sweets!!! Red velvet with frost!!

K1 Timeline
03/08/10 - I-129F packet sent to VSC
07/07/10 - Interview Date - APPROVED!
10/28/10 - POE @ Chicago
11/21/10 - Marriage

AOS, AP, EAD.
01/18/11 - AOS, AP, EAD packet sent
03/07/2011 - Biometrics appointment
03/29/2011 - AOS, AP and EAD approved (After 2.5 months)
04/04/2011 - Green card in hand[/size]

ROC
02/12/2013 - ROC packet sent
02/21/2013 - NOA1 Received
03/09/2013 - Biometrics appointment
06/19/2013 - ROC APPROVED!

N-400 Naturalization

06/20/2014 - N-400 Packet sent

07/15/2014 - Check Cashedarrow-10x10.png

08/04/2014 - Biometrics

02/19/2015 - Interview

03/26/2015 - Oath Ceremony
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VanessaTony Grand Master

VanessaTony   3,567

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Oh good idea the cake mix, I like to keep those for whenever I'm craving sweets!!! Red velvet with frost!!

Hubby's not a fan of red velvet ('cause sometimes the red dye stains) but chocolate definitely :D I got a chocolate mud the other day. i also have a lemon cake but again hubby doesn't like it (but I'm a fan :D) so I'm looking forward to finding a situation to make that so I can eat it :D

Aussie K1 process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/206016-australian-beneficiaries-packet-3-to-interview-date/
AOS, EAD & AP - the Aussie Way (including document list) - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/235331-aos-ead-ap-from-k1-the-aussie-way-doc-list-included/
ROC April 2012 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/358760-i-751-april-2012-filers/ (includes document list)
N-400 April 2013 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/ (includes document list)

N-400 Interview review - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6381814

N-400 Oath Ceremony review - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6537699
Aussie Chat page continued - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/331922-new-2011-land-downunder-aussie-aussie-aussie-oi-oi-oi/
Aussie Name Change on Passport Process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/248400-australian-passport-name-change-process/
Travel on maiden name passport with married name GC, tickets in married name - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/183541-land-downunder-aussie-aussie-aussie-oi-oi-oi/page__view__findpost__p__4135806
Shipping Costs from Aus to US - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/293179-shipping-costs-aus-to-usa/

Notes:
- For my "standard" timeline please see timeline to the left
- For timeline with Aussie specifics & more detailed info, please see the "About Me" section of my profile

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웃   910

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Hubby's not a fan of red velvet ('cause sometimes the red dye stains) but chocolate definitely :D I got a chocolate mud the other day. i also have a lemon cake but again hubby doesn't like it (but I'm a fan :D) so I'm looking forward to finding a situation to make that so I can eat it :D

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paojack Rising Star

paojack   41

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We sometimes spend around $100 a week for the 2 of us. Technically we could get away with shopping every fortnight but we like to keep the pantry and fridge stocked. For a while there while we were both unemployed we had the pantry so well stocked from before we stopped work that we spent maybe $50 a month on chicken, beef, milk, cheese and bread.

How much you spend depends on how you like to live. My husband and I are the same in that we like to be able to eat what we "feel like" when we're hungry. That means making sure we have what we like in stock. I also like to keep a cake mix and frosting on standby in case someone has a birthday/special event and I don't have time to shop. I also have a box of cards for special occasions so I'm not stuck without one of those either. I like to be prepared :D

I am the same way, I like having snacks and stuff we like in stock for when we feel like eating it. Although I have to be very careful and try not to get things that I LOVE because then I will eat them in one day :bonk: I try to get stuff that I just 'like' and I know I wont devour immediately. :)

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X Factor Grand Master

X Factor   1,113

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We spend about $300 per month for 2 people

Sent I-129 Application to VSC 2/1/12
NOA1 2/8/12
RFE 8/2/12
RFE reply 8/3/12
NOA2 8/16/12
NVC received 8/27/12
NVC left 8/29/12
Manila Embassy received 9/5/12
Visa appointment & approval 9/7/12
Arrived in US 10/5/2012
Married 11/24/2012
AOS application sent 12/19/12

AOS approved 8/24/13

adiiann Proficient

adiiann   163

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Actually, we're about more than $200 for grocery, and that's for two adult and a dog. We're kinda pampering our dog a bit, so he's taking 15% of our grocery budget.

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09/09/2011 - Sent the package to CSC

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09/26/2011 - Biometrics Appointment Notice Date (Sent)

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X Factor Grand Master

X Factor   1,113

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Philippines
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My parents and siblings a family of 6 spends about $800 per month

Sent I-129 Application to VSC 2/1/12
NOA1 2/8/12
RFE 8/2/12
RFE reply 8/3/12
NOA2 8/16/12
NVC received 8/27/12
NVC left 8/29/12
Manila Embassy received 9/5/12
Visa appointment & approval 9/7/12
Arrived in US 10/5/2012
Married 11/24/2012
AOS application sent 12/19/12

AOS approved 8/24/13

Nagishkaw Grand Master

Nagishkaw   510

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We spend about $300 per month for 2 people

How is that? According to your timeline, you just filed the K-1 petition and are still waiting on the NOA-2.

Don't just open your mouth and prove yourself a fool....put it in writing.

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X Factor Grand Master

X Factor   1,113

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I have a relative living with me in my home.

Sent I-129 Application to VSC 2/1/12
NOA1 2/8/12
RFE 8/2/12
RFE reply 8/3/12
NOA2 8/16/12
NVC received 8/27/12
NVC left 8/29/12
Manila Embassy received 9/5/12
Visa appointment & approval 9/7/12
Arrived in US 10/5/2012
Married 11/24/2012
AOS application sent 12/19/12

AOS approved 8/24/13

 

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