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@EmilyW I loved reading your post! Happy to hear that the move went smoothly. Did you fly direct to Charlotte? Regarding what you packed, were you able to fit everything in your bag allowance? Any tips? Have you enrolled your children in school? How are they liking it? Have you done your...

Hi there, so after my iOe numbers advised that my cards were returned to uscis For the second time I gave up and thought they would never get delivered. I looked into putting in a complaint via the usps website but to be honest I couldnt be bothered. I was just going to make sure we all were in...

I'll get onto that now. Thank you @SusieQQQ

Hi susie Yes, it's a secure gated complex. The last letter I received from uscis was addressed to me and also had my friends name as "care of ....." And his name is also on the mail box. It's so weird. Why don't they just leave it in the mail box if the name matches the name on the box to...

Another update for mine, delivery by usps was attempted on December 14 but again they returned it to Uscis. I have no idea what was wrong this time. Is there anyway I can pick up from a usps or collect the cards where they are made? This is getting ridiculous. I have never heard of anything...

hello everyone Sorry to post this here, in not sure where it belongs as I am not quite in the U.S. Regarding the first tax return (due April 2016) for us GC newbies @EmilyW @MattWatt @Hershal @Deb7a and anyone else in my group how do I go about filing the very first one from Australia? I am...

I have still not received my husbands or sons! A letter arrived saying that I had put through an enquiry in my husbands card and to wait another 90 days I paid for the cards in August Poe was July. Hopefully they post them soon. Curious, what does the congressman do if an enquiry is passed onto...

So exciting! We are also going to travel around. We thought of so many places to live and not 100% sure yet, but we will probably end up in California somewhere. If you know any info about who your friend rented through, it would be really helpful if you could let me know the link :) Double...

Congrats! Which state did you move to? I can't wait to get there! We are still waiting for green cards to be mailed! Hope they arrive soon. It's been 3 months or more. Can I ask also, how you have found a rental home? Is it straight forward? Good luck with everything :)

Hey everyone If someone's passport is lost or destroyed, how would one get the replacement i551 into the new passport? Would you just need to contact the Sydney consulate to get a new sticker? Thanks

Thanks @Britsimon It all gets a little overwhelming with having to research all the rules and what not to do etc. exciting times ahead! Hope to be over very soon. Also out of curiosity, are green card holders allowed to work overseas but commute back to the states every few weeks? Obviously...

I'm so glad to hear you are liking the new place @Deb7a :) if you like the place you live in, you are happier. Pubelo sounds awful. Lol at your reject sauces! I'm glad you have found it easy to make friends, I worry about having to leave all mine and start over with a kind of different culture...

Spread it lightly with melted butter @SusieQQQ Too much is disgusting. Thanks for the info about where to stay. And @Aucklander, I thought a bank balance would have been enough! employment contract is what I won't have right away as I'll be looking for work. I wonder if some places will...

Yeah @SusieQQQ I did see Tim Tams in Hawaii too :) Im sure i'll find them. Marmite or Vegimite might be a little more difficult though. Can anyone recommed a reasonably priced hotel in LA or OC that does long term or weekly rates? Im looking online but the ones I find have awful reviews..

Thank you @Deb7a :) We will probably do the same thing, just get a long term hotel for the first few weeks while we settle in and get employment etc. hmmm, I have always thought about colorado! It looks amazing! How are you finding living there? Have you made friends and are enjoying life in...