Fallingstar12

Just an update - we got married 07/27/17 - 
We filed for AOS, EAD and Travel Doc Request end of September 2017.
We had Biometrics for hubby October 13, 2017
His EAD came in the mail the day after Christmas December 26,2017.
          .........with the travel docs coming right behind them - both were approved.
 
So took about 3 months from time of filing AOS to get the EAD and travel docs approved.
 
As of end of October 2017, the are ready to schedule his Green Card Interview, however no word yet on exactly when it is - we check for updates online and no date so far.

My husband of 8 months now is also from the UK. He has lived here now 8 months and 7 days. His parents flew over to us and stayed 2 weeks and we have a friend coming to visit as well this summer. Homesickness is something I really worried about for him as well. In all honesty, he's been okay - I know he misses his parents but we stay in touch and make visits. He's the same - happy with me, wherever we live as long as we are together.
 
He's missed his friends and family at times. However, he speaks to his mum almost everyday via our internet phone and we also have Whatsap and Skype. We stay connected with them that way. We also send cards back and forth etc. It's hard, but I think what is the best way to look at a move across the pond away from what you know, is to know that one side can probably travel to the other at least once a year. Depending on time of year, US to UK and vice versa RT flights can be very cheap. It's great that he has extended family here through yours.
 
My husband also knows my few friends and like yours doesn't have friends except one acquaintance/hangout buddy which we usual do coupled up with him and his gf - and my new friend and her husband - again coupled up hangouts. We've spoken about it together and realize it will take time to find friends - but when it's meant to be it'll be and when it's meant to happen it will and I'm sure both my husband and yours will find a nice friend or two in the not too distant future! New friends won't replace childhood ones or ones who were besties, but you will add to the friends you do have abroad here and they may become newer best friends! There is an app I used to find a mom friend as we have a 5 year old daughter and I wanted someone to hangout with/talk to relate to friend wise - it's called Patook. You can set to certain gender, interest, etc and there's even a find other couples feature. So far, no creeps on there either. It goes off distance as well. It encourages lots of writing and texting through their app for a while before it'll even let you exchange numbers which I think is a great safety feature etc. I was skeptical at first but I've made a wonderful friend through there and I'm awful at making new friends! If he's outgoing and had a lot of friends at home, I'm sure he'll flourish on the app. And maybe you two can find a nice couple looking for friends too. A lot of people on there tend to be introverted but there is also just as many who are 1/2 and 1/2 and extroverted. Give it a go if you feel comfortable!
 
I know it's hard - but try not to worry about him getting homesick too much. Make sure he knows you will listen and talk if he is homesick and make sure he's honest with you about it. Further than that, you can't do anything unfortunately. When you both come to the US, he will adjust - he will be okay - you will be his rock/friend/wife. It will be okay - I promise - speaking from experience.
 
Activities? I can suggest maybe finding a league of some sort for him to join if into sport - soccer (football) league, badminton, squash, racquetball, bowling league, etc. If he likes hiking, biking, meetup.com for finding local hiking and biking groups. With the internet, you can definitely find stuff on meetup.com nearby.
 
And what I suggested to you up there about listening etc... is what I do for my husband. He knows I'm here for anything that bugs him - big or small. He knows in a heartbeat I'll make sure he can buy a ticket home to visit (although we want to visit together for friends and family purposes). We talk about everything and are honest about it all. If he knows he can vent to you (without it making you feel bad - which it may a bit - but it in no way reflects that they aren't actually happy here - they are or they wouldn't be here - remember that for him), it'll make him feel very good as well. Right now, as we always have been, we are each other's best friend and lover all in one. However, one day, we will also have guy friends for him and girl friends for me and more couple friends. In the mean time, we enjoy each other's company and wish the best for each other in making future friends to be able to go out with on a simple hike or for food or coffee! It'll happen. Just make sure you enjoy now and enjoy your new marriage and your new surroundings together. And I can't say it enough - it'll all be okay!

Best,
Krys

My husband of 8 months now is also from the UK. He has lived here now 8 months and 7 days. His parents flew over to us and stayed 2 weeks and we have a friend coming to visit as well this summer. Homesickness is something I really worried about for him as well. In all honesty, he's been okay - I know he misses his parents but we stay in touch and make visits. He's the same - happy with me, wherever we live as long as we are together.
 
He's missed his friends and family at times. However, he speaks to his mum almost everyday via our internet phone and we also have Whatsap and Skype. We stay connected with them that way. We also send cards back and forth etc. It's hard, but I think what is the best way to look at a move across the pond away from what you know, is to know that one side can probably travel to the other at least once a year. Depending on time of year, US to UK and vice versa RT flights can be very cheap. It's great that he has extended family here through yours.
 
My husband also knows my few friends and like yours doesn't have friends except one acquaintance/hangout buddy which we usual do coupled up with him and his gf - and my new friend and her husband - again coupled up hangouts. We've spoken about it together and realize it will take time to find friends - but when it's meant to be it'll be and when it's meant to happen it will and I'm sure both my husband and yours will find a nice friend or two in the not too distant future! New friends won't replace childhood ones or ones who were besties, but you will add to the friends you do have abroad here and they may become newer best friends! There is an app I used to find a mom friend as we have a 5 year old daughter and I wanted someone to hangout with/talk to relate to friend wise - it's called Patook. You can set to certain gender, interest, etc and there's even a find other couples feature. So far, no creeps on there either. It goes off distance as well. It encourages lots of writing and texting through their app for a while before it'll even let you exchange numbers which I think is a great safety feature etc. I was skeptical at first but I've made a wonderful friend through there and I'm awful at making new friends! If he's outgoing and had a lot of friends at home, I'm sure he'll flourish on the app. And maybe you two can find a nice couple looking for friends too. A lot of people on there tend to be introverted but there is also just as many who are 1/2 and 1/2 and extroverted. Give it a go if you feel comfortable!
 
I know it's hard - but try not to worry about him getting homesick too much. Make sure he knows you will listen and talk if he is homesick and make sure he's honest with you about it. Further than that, you can't do anything unfortunately. When you both come to the US, he will adjust - he will be okay - you will be his rock/friend/wife. It will be okay - I promise - speaking from experience.
 
Activities? I can suggest maybe finding a league of some sort for him to join if into sport - soccer (football) league, badminton, squash, racquetball, bowling league, etc. If he likes hiking, biking, meetup.com for finding local hiking and biking groups. With the internet, you can definitely find stuff on meetup.com nearby.
 
And what I suggested to you up there about listening etc... is what I do for my husband. He knows I'm here for anything that bugs him - big or small. He knows in a heartbeat I'll make sure he can buy a ticket home to visit (although we want to visit together for friends and family purposes). We talk about everything and are honest about it all. If he knows he can vent to you (without it making you feel bad - which it may a bit - but it in no way reflects that they aren't actually happy here - they are or they wouldn't be here - remember that for him), it'll make him feel very good as well. Right now, as we always have been, we are each other's best friend and lover all in one. However, one day, we will also have guy friends for him and girl friends for me and more couple friends. In the mean time, we enjoy each other's company and wish the best for each other in making future friends to be able to go out with on a simple hike or for food or coffee! It'll happen. Just make sure you enjoy now and enjoy your new marriage and your new surroundings together. And I can't say it enough - it'll all be okay!

Best,
Krys

My husband of 8 months now is also from the UK. He has lived here now 8 months and 7 days. His parents flew over to us and stayed 2 weeks and we have a friend coming to visit as well this summer. Homesickness is something I really worried about for him as well. In all honesty, he's been okay - I know he misses his parents but we stay in touch and make visits. He's the same - happy with me, wherever we live as long as we are together.
 
He's missed his friends and family at times. However, he speaks to his mum almost everyday via our internet phone and we also have Whatsap and Skype. We stay connected with them that way. We also send cards back and forth etc. It's hard, but I think what is the best way to look at a move across the pond away from what you know, is to know that one side can probably travel to the other at least once a year. Depending on time of year, US to UK and vice versa RT flights can be very cheap. It's great that he has extended family here through yours.
 
My husband also knows my few friends and like yours doesn't have friends except one acquaintance/hangout buddy which we usual do coupled up with him and his gf - and my new friend and her husband - again coupled up hangouts. We've spoken about it together and realize it will take time to find friends - but when it's meant to be it'll be and when it's meant to happen it will and I'm sure both my husband and yours will find a nice friend or two in the not too distant future! New friends won't replace childhood ones or ones who were besties, but you will add to the friends you do have abroad here and they may become newer best friends! There is an app I used to find a mom friend as we have a 5 year old daughter and I wanted someone to hangout with/talk to relate to friend wise - it's called Patook. You can set to certain gender, interest, etc and there's even a find other couples feature. So far, no creeps on there either. It goes off distance as well. It encourages lots of writing and texting through their app for a while before it'll even let you exchange numbers which I think is a great safety feature etc. I was skeptical at first but I've made a wonderful friend through there and I'm awful at making new friends! If he's outgoing and had a lot of friends at home, I'm sure he'll flourish on the app. And maybe you two can find a nice couple looking for friends too. A lot of people on there tend to be introverted but there is also just as many who are 1/2 and 1/2 and extroverted. Give it a go if you feel comfortable!
 
I know it's hard - but try not to worry about him getting homesick too much. Make sure he knows you will listen and talk if he is homesick and make sure he's honest with you about it. Further than that, you can't do anything unfortunately. When you both come to the US, he will adjust - he will be okay - you will be his rock/friend/wife. It will be okay - I promise - speaking from experience.
 
Activities? I can suggest maybe finding a league of some sort for him to join if into sport - soccer (football) league, badminton, squash, racquetball, bowling league, etc. If he likes hiking, biking, meetup.com for finding local hiking and biking groups. With the internet, you can definitely find stuff on meetup.com nearby.
 
And what I suggested to you up there about listening etc... is what I do for my husband. He knows I'm here for anything that bugs him - big or small. He knows in a heartbeat I'll make sure he can buy a ticket home to visit (although we want to visit together for friends and family purposes). We talk about everything and are honest about it all. If he knows he can vent to you (without it making you feel bad - which it may a bit - but it in no way reflects that they aren't actually happy here - they are or they wouldn't be here - remember that for him), it'll make him feel very good as well. Right now, as we always have been, we are each other's best friend and lover all in one. However, one day, we will also have guy friends for him and girl friends for me and more couple friends. In the mean time, we enjoy each other's company and wish the best for each other in making future friends to be able to go out with on a simple hike or for food or coffee! It'll happen. Just make sure you enjoy now and enjoy your new marriage and your new surroundings together. And I can't say it enough - it'll all be okay!

Best,
Krys