I used to live in a small town when I first came to the US. There may be less than 10 Chinese in the whole town. Actually, 大城市 has 大城市's problem. Small town may has small town's problem. The key is try to adapt. I may be luckier because I came to US when I was younger so it's not hard for me to adapt here. But you may try your best to adjust the life there... 向好方面想 think about it may be easier for your kids to get used to the life here as they are young.
I search online and found that there's Chinese church in Fort Collons. If you are interest, I can forward you the information.
Stay strong. Your kids are small and they need you. 有健康的身體便不怕,有一天過一天, 情況將慢慢變好. If you have job and money but without health, all will be in vain. 一家有一家的難處...
traci,
just treat this period as a test of your life experience. I don't want to tell you what I experienced when I first arrived, many moms here, cried with me, gave me hugs.. and finally, I moved out, and had new life after 11 months from the day I landed in US.
We all growth up from HK, sure we are very strong...
come here and leave message, we all here to support you.
To stay in the town where you are, it is your family's choice.
Remember, we don't belong to anybody. Once you can stand up, stand for yourself and move out, that is the way to keep a relationship with the relatives whom applied the green card for you.
Chindor,
Sorry for late reply, I am quite busy this period as I am at the middle of the promotion, so I have to move office, set up my fax machine, new phone and pc in office.. a lot of work...
so, let's get to the point....
1)我 6 月去interview,請問要怎樣答他們,你為什麽要去美國?可以答他話因為兩個小朋友的education 嗎?
他們會不會覺得我們(大人)過去會搶他們的飯碗嗎?
When you reply this question, you don't need to say anything about that, Just tell the office, you come to US because of re-union with your family or your hushand's family.
2)After interview, how long I need to wait.
2months or 3 months,因我要3個月前遲職.
We can not tell, but once you are approved, you will have 6 months window period for you to land in US (the 1st time).
3)因我們也要和美國的家人住而我又很担心大家因此而攪到不開心因我兩個仔都很白厭,是不是最好自己搬開住,但因美國的家人說如果在他們那裹住可以快些save到錢買屋.
If your family are very nice, that is a good idea to save money to buy your own house. But you need to consider, what kind of job you are looking for? Is your profession in HK, will be easy to find a job here? how is your English speaking level? will you have to change your profession here? all these will affect the salary you earn here.
Sure, rent an apartment outside, will help to keep the relationship with the relatives whom applied your application. But you need to consider if you can affort it.
4)是不是如果無野做就不能買屋.
No, you can buy house without a job, but they will have to check your credit (sure, you have no credit card, and you have no credit), if you pay cash to buy the house, will be easier, but it is not an option for all of us. In this case, you need to add "point" on your interest rate (mortage).
Sure will have some difficulty to buy house. but many chinese banks still do it for the new immigrants.
5)我會去Austin,那裹的消費怎樣?
Austin, TX??
I have no clue with that, as I have never been there before, may be you have to ask those moms whom live in Texas.. ok? I don't want to give you any false information.
chrisdia
1) 在入境後, 有什麼需要即刻做呢 ??
1.apply social security card at social security admininstration office at your neighbourhood.
2.apply a bank account
3. get your driving license
4. search for housing
2) 因我尚有物業及生意在香港, 預期不會在短時期內結束 (因男友在香港代為處理), 這樣的話, 應如何在入境時申報呢 ??
In this case, you are not going to bring in your investment. You better discuss with an accountant in hk because it involves the legal issue. once you becomes PR, any gain from your investment worldwide -- you need to pay tax
3) 我將會在收到 GREEN CARD 後跟男友結婚, 請問在美國 / 香港註冊有無分別 ??
It doesn't make much different. As you will have to wait for 5 years (if you stay in US, not a frequent flyer and met the enquirement to apply for citizenship) to become a citizen.
Greencard holder apply for spouse, it takes so long for him to come over, 美國 / 香港註冊, he still wait on the same line.
4) 在一般情況下, 會要幾耐先收到 GREEN CARD 呢 ??
Depends on which state you are going. In general it takes 4 - 9 weeks to receive it.
It will be better for you to wait until you get it before you leave, and apply for the I-131 re-entry visa, just in case you are leaving over 1 year.
If you want to get your citizenship as soon as possible, you better never leave US more than 5 months 29 days in 1 time.
Congrat! so, you need to prepare yourself to go, before Oct!