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mrszorak44   7

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Hi everyone! Earlier today I was looking at my closet and wondered how am I gonna fit my clothes, shoes and some other things in my luggage to go to the US when I move? I don't have my visa yet but I just got a text from the courier that it will be delivered today! (yay!)

Philippine Airlines allowed us 2 pieces of luggage each passenger and since I'm going to the US with my fiance, I have another luggage to use for my clothes. But what about the others? I'll be travelling with my wedding gown, so that will be my carry-on.

Did any of you used to any shipping companies to send your stuff to the US? Any cheap ones? Please I need your help. Thanks a lot! :)

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February 27, 2017 Biometrics Appointment

February 17, 2017 Received NOA2 - ASC Appointment Letter

February 9, 2017 Received NOA1

February 7, 2017 I-751 check payment has been cashed

January 31, 2017 Mailed I-751 packet

March 21, 2015 Received green card in mail - Thank You, Lord.

March 16, 2015 Received Welcome Letter in mail

March 10, 2015 Text message and email received: Green card is in production - did not receive any interview waiver letter and no interview.

December 19, 2014 EAD card received

December 18, 2014 Email update: EAD card is mailed

December 11, 2014 Received email: EAD card in producion

December 2, 2014 Biometrics appointment

November 22, 2014 Received biometrics appointment for AOS and EAD

September 30, 2014 Received NOA1 (I-797C) for AOS and EAD

September 26, 2014 Email and text AOS acceptance notification received (around midnight)

September 19, 2014 AOS and EAD sent

September 11, 2014 Received Social Security Card

September 10, 2014 Civil Surgeon

September 4, 2014 Name change on Social Security Number

August 23, 2014 Wedding Day!

August 8, 2014 Applied for Social Security Number; got marriage license

July 25, 2014 Port of Entry: Chicago

May 16, 2014 CFO seminar

May 13, 2014 Visa on hand

May 5, 2014 Interview: approved

March 13, 2014 Medical exam - third day (went back to St. Lukes for Tdap vaccine)

February 24, 2014 Appointment letter received

February 14, 2014 Medical exam - second day (vaccine day)

February 13, 2014 Medical exam - first day

January 29, 2014 Case received by consulate

January 9, 2014 Case left NVC

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October 18, 2013 NOA1

October 14, 2013 I-129F sent

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Hank_   9,174

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Hi everyone! Earlier today I was looking at my closet and wondered how am I gonna fit my clothes, shoes and some other things in my luggage to go to the US when I move? I don't have my visa yet but I just got a text from the courier that it will be delivered today! (yay!)

Philippine Airlines allowed us 2 pieces of luggage each passenger and since I'm going to the US with my fiance, I have another luggage to use for my clothes. But what about the others? I'll be travelling with my wedding gown, so that will be my carry-on.

Did any of you used to any shipping companies to send your stuff to the US? Any cheap ones? Please I need your help. Thanks a lot! :)

Congrats!! :dancing::thumbs:

My wife packed two suitcases and called it good. She still has a ton of clothes at her home in the Phils, which makes for light packing when we travel back (ya right I am buying that one... :lol: )

Hank

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Zedayn Experienced

Zedayn   486

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Pack what you can now, and then when you go back to Phil to visit you can bring more back with you.

K-1
NOA1: 04/08/2014; NOA2: 04/21/2014; Visa interview, approved: 07/15/2014; POE: 07/25/2014; Marriage: 09/05/2014

 

AOS

NOA1:  09/12/2014;  Biometrics:  10/06/2014;  EAD/AP Received:  11/26/2014;  Interview Waiver Letter:  01/02/2015;  

RFE:  07/09/2015;  Permanent Residency Granted:  07/27/2015;  Green card Received:  08/22/2015

 

ROC

NOA1:  05/24/2017;  Biometrics:  06/13/2017;  Approved without interview:  09/05/2018;  10 Yr Green card Received:  09/13/2018

 

Naturalization

08/09/2020 -- Filed N-400 online

08/09/2020 -- NOA1 date

08/11/2020 -- NOA1 received in the mail

12/30/2020 -- Received notice online that an interview was scheduled

02/11/2021 -- Interview

sweet cakes Proficient

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Hi everyone! Earlier today I was looking at my closet and wondered how am I gonna fit my clothes, shoes and some other things in my luggage to go to the US when I move? I don't have my visa yet but I just got a text from the courier that it will be delivered today! (yay!)

Philippine Airlines allowed us 2 pieces of luggage each passenger and since I'm going to the US with my fiance, I have another luggage to use for my clothes. But what about the others? I'll be travelling with my wedding gown, so that will be my carry-on.

Did any of you used to any shipping companies to send your stuff to the US? Any cheap ones? Please I need your help. Thanks a lot! :)

Wow! Congrats! I used 3 luggages, 1 carry-on and 1 handbag. I also dragged my gown with me! :) I had to pay $150 for that extra luggage with PAL though.

I have also looked for shipping companies and discussed their offered quotes, but they are all too pricey for me (about $600 for a balikbayan box). So I just decided to leave the clothes that I recently bought so I can have something when I go back home, and then, donated most of my stuff.

I suppose you can still ask around, but if you can drag more luggage, I guess paying the extra with PAL is worth it. Just remember that material things are always replaceable. I know it's not easy choosing which ones to leave and bring over here, but you just gotta do it.

By the way, keep in mind that 1 luggage should only weigh 23kg max each. They will ask you to remove extra contents on the spot and add them on your carry on. Just a gentle reminder.

I'm sure you're more excited traveling now than being stressed with the packing. Very very soon, welcome to America! Safe travels! :dancing:

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heart.gif After all, we're all just walking home ...heart.gif

:energy: N-400 in progess ...

 

 

01/14/2013 Filed I-129f

07/31/2013 I-129f NOA2

11/04/2013 Visa Received

11/21/2013 POE: Honolulu .. Aloha!

01/27/2014 Wedding day! (L)

03/11/2014 Filed I-485, I-131 and I-765

05/31/2014 EAD/AP card received

06/27/2014 Green card received

05/12/2016 Filed I-751

05/25/2016 Check cashed

05/26/2016 NOA (Dated 05/16) Received

06/20/2016 Biometric Appointment

05/07/2017 10-year Green card received

N-400

07/02/2018 Filed N-400 online

07/24/2018 Biometric Appointment

 
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