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Sarahemmah   5

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Just wondering are people shipping their belongings? Im looking into UPS as I need to ship 2 boxes and it seems more reasonable than bringing and 3rd and 4th suitcase. Anyone have any recommendations for sending their personal belongings? Im not sure if I have to be there to receive them or if its ok to put down my fiance as the receiver but Im unsure if thatll cause delays in customs

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Depending on the country, it may actually be cheaper to bring extra bags on the flights because you won't get stuck paying customs fees and whatever else gets tossed into the mix.  Depending on the circumstances, sometimes a business class upgrade is cheap enough that three 70lb bags included with the ticket (airline dependent) is worth the offset cost.  In short, your mileage may vary.  

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Yes -- price out the options, figure in the headaches, be sure you're right, and go ahead.  It may well be that you decide to bear a little extra expense in favor of straightforward convenience.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Assuming it's not being shipped from Canada or Mexico;

 

Go through all your thing and keep what you want to keep. Then go through that pile and keep what you "need" to have. Then one more time and this time keep what has sentimental value to you, what you will need later on in life and what is not available (or affordable) in the US.

If the remaining "pile" is more than 200lbs  (100kg) and or larger then a standard moving box. A courier is not what you need. Get a quote from a freight forwarder or an international mover. If it does fall in the weight and dims, it's still most likely cheaper to just pay the overage fee with your checked luggage or parcel shippers. True UPS, FedEx or DHL shipments are not cheap. 

 

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Stuff that gets shipped should be listed by item. "household goods" and "personal effects" can be used as cover, but they need a list of every item in the shipment. You don't need to be in the country to receive it

 
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