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Things to do just before the interview that will affect your future together

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bagalia:
We spend such a long time waiting for the paperwork to make it through the system. When it comes time for scheduling the interview there is so much to do and some of you will be ahead of the ball while others trail. Our thoughts are stuck on air reservations, marriage ceremony, the honeymoon and all those things you are planning on to make her adjustment easier.

The following is a short list of things that many men may overlook during this time. Things that can only be done in her country or at least will save you a lot of time and money down the road if done in her country before she leaves.

1. Have her get a full dentist work-over. It is one thing to say it and another to actually impress on a RW that the difference can mean thousands of dollars 6 months to a year down the road. It should also not be done immediately before leaving in case something done is not done correctly and needs fixing.

2. Have her see a gynecologist and get a pap smear before you leave. You will be paying for this at least once a year and the difference in price is hundreds of dollars. Check the cost in your city. It should open your eyes.

3. If she wears glasses or contacts have her get the the full checkup and the exam paper. The checkup should be good for a year if she needs new contacts and will save you a hundred or two for a new exam she will need every year. If she wears contacts she can also very cheaply get several sets in sealed containers that will last for a long time.

4. If she has a degree or upper education then begin about 2 months ahead to have her transcript fixed up. She may not ever need it but if that time comes when she wants to use it or get her credits transferred having it now will save you a lot of trouble. It takes about a month in some countries. There are other threads explaining how to do this and it is a little complicated.

5. If you are bringing a lot of her things back, you may wish to buy a $30 trunk or 2 which can be found in most discount chain stores. They are the largest size container you can freely take on a plane. Of course a large suitcase is roughly the same size but the trunk is rectangular and you never know but it can make a difference depending on what you pack. Most airlines will allow two of them per person.

I would appreciate any other suggestions from the married section. I think I got most of it.

Paul:

--- Quote from: bagalia on August 07, 2013, 02:30:28 PM ---4. If she has a degree or upper education then begin about 2 months ahead to have her transcript fixed up. She may not ever need it but if that time comes when she wants to use it or get her credits transferred having it now will save you a lot of trouble. It takes about a month in some countries. There are other threads explaining how to do this and it is a little complicated.
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I'll mention it here too (as I did in the other thread). "This is very important, especially if the woman has no friends or family who can do a lot of running around for her after she has left the country." Fortunately for my wife, her sister was able to visit the University that she attended and got many things taken care of for her, after my wife was already in the U.S.

gfinfla:
Have her bring at least a months supply of any medications she is on this includes birth control. I have pretty good insurance but some of the meds in Europe are different than here. It takes time for doctors to find a replacement for some. My wife was amazed that she couldn't walk into a pharmacy and just grab birth control pills ;D.

As mentioned before all paperwork including immigration,birth certificates,divorce certificates,school degrees, and transcripts. If they can get them translated there great but even if they are able to it's a good idea to scan everything and email yourself and put them on a flash drive. That way if an original is lost you will still have a copy.

el_guero:

--- Quote from: gfinfla on August 07, 2013, 03:29:17 PM ---Have her bring at least a months supply of any medications she is on this includes birth control. I have pretty good insurance but some of the meds in Europe are different than here. It takes time for doctors to find a replacement for some. My wife was amazed that she couldn't walk into a pharmacy and just grab birth control pills ;D.

As mentioned before all paperwork including immigration,birth certificates,divorce certificates,school degrees, and transcripts. If they can get them translated there great but even if they are able to it's a good idea to scan everything and email yourself and put them on a flash drive. That way if an original is lost you will still have a copy.

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With all the identity theft in the west, I would suggest encrypting your emails first.

On your PC, if you have adequate protection, that might not be such a problem.

Wayne

bagalia:

--- Quote from: gfinfla on August 07, 2013, 03:29:17 PM ---Have her bring at least a months supply of any medications she is on this includes birth control. I have pretty good insurance but some of the meds in Europe are different than here. It takes time for doctors to find a replacement for some. My wife was amazed that she couldn't walk into a pharmacy and just grab birth control pills ;D.

As mentioned before all paperwork including immigration,birth certificates,divorce certificates,school degrees, and transcripts. If they can get them translated there great but even if they are able to it's a good idea to scan everything and email yourself and put them on a flash drive. That way if an original is lost you will still have a copy.

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RW no matter how well you know them may not ever tell you that they have a condition or that they occasionally use some pills for one thing or another. It could be as simple as meds for a headache or once a year panic attack or it could be as interesting as a thyroid problem. Ever hear of the old story where the angel turned into the demon within two months of arrival? It does happen and given the quality of medical attention plus an often reluctance to go to a doctor (or lack of money) it is something that everyone should be concerned about to some extent.

I believe that men should put the fear of GOD into the women that customs can and probably will go over every piece of anything she brings into the country and that a few little pills can result in a major headache. This not to mention that The FSU uses many drugs that work really fantastic but alas are illegal in other countries due to ugly side effects or because you can get some really potent stuff over the counter there that requires a prescription here. You might even learn something while doing this.

I have seen suggestions that for any drug there should be a letter from a doctor stating the condition, drug name and generic equivalent. I have not seen anywhere if there is a special form to fill out when going through customs other than the usual customs form. Maybe someone else will have some knowledge on this.

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