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True Northern California Humboldt & Del Norte County.
Crescent City
Del Norte Community Health Center
550 E. Washington Blvd, Suite 100, Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 465-6925
100+
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Eureka Family Practice
2675 Harris Street, Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 443-8335
300+
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McKinleyville, CA
Dr. William Carlson, Open Door Clinic - McKinleyville
1644 Central Avenue, Suite F, McKinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-3068
100+
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I can agree that it is a bunch of BS, Time & Money we have to go through with the whole immigration Process. But look at it this way the first 2years of any marriage are generally the hardest. Which this can be a good thing. But then you have to file again within 90days before your GC expires. yay a whole 590 they milked us for again. Then the trips & gathering all the paperwork needed for it. And can't forget the long wait again lol.
PS I would suggest keeping all your documents together & start gathering for everything before it's time. This will cut down half the hassle.
Luckily we had everything together in 1-2 spots. I personally black out Account #'s as IMO they do not need that. as that is personal information you don't want just anyone to have.

Also doing the k1 route you can get citizenship in 3yrs time. which is better then some of the other ways. ( I plan on getting my wife to do it)
Every Location is different in the time it takes to process. California seems to be the fastest from what I have noticed.
We even had a interview before my wife got approved. They denied us At the beginning made us wait in the lobby to supposedly check to make sure they have enough documents so we didn't have to drive another 8hrs back & while waiting in the lobby we kinda cuddled. I believe they observed us & called us in & swapped papers with us saying we are approved. Talk about head games.

But all in all atleast we are together & My wife was approved. Now it's waiting for the new Approval & GC. I want my wife to study all she can now so we don't have to go through this in 10yrs. As It is such a pain to go through.

Just stay strong & remember nothing in life is simple. Every obstacle makes you stronger.

They will accept checks, money orders & cashiers checks. Just make sure it is pay to the order of: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
They will not accept abbreviations.
http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-751instr.pdf search for "what is the filing fee" for more information.
I Personally use cashiers checks as I refuse write a check or have a checkbook. (I just feel they are a headache)

Food and cooking are major adjustments. It is never easy and takes some effort.
When my wife came to the USA from Russia, she had learned much english. However, she knew very very few food words. So I cooked the first few days 100%. She was very upset, not with my cooking, but with not being able to do it. After a few weeks she could do it all. I picked up a few cookbooks on Russian foods. With those we were able to create food that tasted like her home.
There were few problems with food. The hardest was the onions. The type she was use to were very mild. Here they were much stronger.
I had spent a total of about a month in Russia before she moved here. I had eaten the main dishes of she was use to and told her my favorites. Even doing that we had adjustment. One year here, we are able to match the taste of Russian food from her home town. We cook a mix of foods. Some meals are all Russian, some all USA.
Hang in there, it is a learning experience for both people. It really does get better.

You know, i think id probably be that person Very picky...making comments in my face saying omg i can't eat this. But! .... these VJrs are right. I would've known that moving to a completely different place would mean changing eating habits. I honestly didn't have that much problems. We were able to find stores that sold peruvian foods and stuff. And we can even find recipes online! Be patient and don't freak out. Once he starts getting hungry he will try it just make sure its not McDonalds...haha. But not, don't worry about it. Everyone needs time to adjust. In the mean time, let him know. I can imagine you probably feel hurt with all the faces he makes. Tell him to please be a little considerate of the hard work you're putting for him to enjoy time with you. Someone already suggested and trust me it will probably be a good idea....look for places where you can find moroccan foods..spices...etc...do research online.. Teach yourself! And as for your daughter you can do this
You can tell her he's going to try something if she tries something too. Sorr if the idea is lame...but that what Id do. Trying new things...especiall in a different culture could be pretty interesting. Might not like it, but at least you can say you tried!!! I remember I always said no to sushi i never even ate it. My friend took me to eat it, and i put a big chunk of a california roll in my mouth...and ended up not liking it. Instead of making faces in front of the chef looking at me and my friend laughing at me....I swallowed it and said......ok I tried it....didnt like it. LOL but now I know!!!