krysia
28 Aug 2006
UK, Ireland / Getting married to a Polish Citizen in the UK [371]
Hmmm..... What kind of stories?
have heard stories and myths about Polish gals
Hmmm..... What kind of stories?
krysia
22 Aug 2006
UK, Ireland / Getting married to a Polish Citizen in the UK [371]
Thanks. Did that. Got what was looking for.
And, I agree with:
You won't find answer here!Pepole talk rubbish
Thanks. Did that. Got what was looking for.
And, I agree with:
You won't find answer here!Pepole talk rubbish
krysia
9 Jun 2007
USA, Canada / Advice for Polish girlfriend getting tourist visa to visit America? [45]
No, don't ever do that. Conflict of interests. You can do one if the other fails. Sometimes they don't look into who sponsors you, so I don't think it really matters. In some instances it might be better if it's a realtive rather than a boyfriend, but it all depends. Also it is easier to get a tourist visa at the beginning of the year because they haven't filled their quota for the year yet, and if it's later in the year they will pick through everything to prove that you don't qualify because they can't give out too many more visas anymore.
Do you know if it is possible to apply for a Tourist Visa and a Fiancee Visa at the same time? Would one help the chances of the other?
No, don't ever do that. Conflict of interests. You can do one if the other fails. Sometimes they don't look into who sponsors you, so I don't think it really matters. In some instances it might be better if it's a realtive rather than a boyfriend, but it all depends. Also it is easier to get a tourist visa at the beginning of the year because they haven't filled their quota for the year yet, and if it's later in the year they will pick through everything to prove that you don't qualify because they can't give out too many more visas anymore.
krysia
8 Jun 2007
USA, Canada / Advice for Polish girlfriend getting tourist visa to visit America? [45]
If she's pretty she might get lucky and get a tourist visa. It would be best if she was studying in Poland then they would know she's coming back.
But, but, but. I hate to tell you this but the surest and best way is to get a fiance visa. I had my Polish fiance come from Poland on a fiance visa. The whole process till the interview and issuance of the visa took 5 months. I know it seems like a long time but once the fiance comes into the US you have no problems with adjusting the status, with issuance of a social security number and with permit to work. You are coming on an immigration visa and everything is legal and you will have bo problems with getting the green card. You only have to get married within 90 days of arriving into the US.
On the other hand if the person would enter the US on a tourist visa, the USCIS is very unhappy about this because you betrayed their trust in you, telling them you're coming as a tourist but instead decide to stay. Once you get married, you will be summoned for an interview with the INS to see if indeed you married her for love or for just the green card. You will have more paperwork to file and more meetings
with the INS. The good thing is that you will be together and you will get to know her better in the US, because many people go through a culture shock and have a hard time adjusting to the American ways. But it all depends on the person also.
My advice. Try for the tourist visa. It costs $100. If she is denied, she can reaply in 6 months. But instead of waiting, start filing for fiance visa. The cost is $170. But it will go up to about $480 on July 31.
If she's pretty she might get lucky and get a tourist visa. It would be best if she was studying in Poland then they would know she's coming back.
But, but, but. I hate to tell you this but the surest and best way is to get a fiance visa. I had my Polish fiance come from Poland on a fiance visa. The whole process till the interview and issuance of the visa took 5 months. I know it seems like a long time but once the fiance comes into the US you have no problems with adjusting the status, with issuance of a social security number and with permit to work. You are coming on an immigration visa and everything is legal and you will have bo problems with getting the green card. You only have to get married within 90 days of arriving into the US.
On the other hand if the person would enter the US on a tourist visa, the USCIS is very unhappy about this because you betrayed their trust in you, telling them you're coming as a tourist but instead decide to stay. Once you get married, you will be summoned for an interview with the INS to see if indeed you married her for love or for just the green card. You will have more paperwork to file and more meetings
with the INS. The good thing is that you will be together and you will get to know her better in the US, because many people go through a culture shock and have a hard time adjusting to the American ways. But it all depends on the person also.
My advice. Try for the tourist visa. It costs $100. If she is denied, she can reaply in 6 months. But instead of waiting, start filing for fiance visa. The cost is $170. But it will go up to about $480 on July 31.
krysia
7 Jun 2007
Life / Beach fashion. Are Polish youth into baggy or tighter clothing? [48]
boykini, haha... :D
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krysia
7 Jun 2007
Life / Beach fashion. Are Polish youth into baggy or tighter clothing? [48]
Like what?
The other thing matters more.
Like what?
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krysia
6 Jun 2007
Life / Beach fashion. Are Polish youth into baggy or tighter clothing? [48]
Ha! My Polish husband sticks out like a sore thumb in the US!!!!
I was wearing surfer shorts and stood out like a sore thumb
Ha! My Polish husband sticks out like a sore thumb in the US!!!!
krysia
5 Jun 2007
Language / nice things to say to a girl in polish [103]
Well done FISZ.
Polska księżniczka
Polskie szlachectwo
Piękny uśmiech
Well done FISZ.
Polska księżniczka
Polskie szlachectwo
Piękny uśmiech
krysia
3 Jun 2007
krysia
3 Jun 2007
USA, Canada / City of Minneapolis, Minnesota [9]
Not really, just been there and live 4 hours away from it.
But thanks :)
Not really, just been there and live 4 hours away from it.
But thanks :)
krysia
3 Jun 2007
USA, Canada / City of Minneapolis, Minnesota [9]
Computer Services
1250 work stations, available in:
dorms
libraries
computer centers
student centers
Own PC Required
Dorms Wired for Access to Campus-Wide Network
Email Accounts Provided to All Students
Online Course Registration for Freshmen
Commuter/Off-Campus Students Can Connect to Campus Network
Computer Repair Service Available On Campus
Computer Helpline Available
Dorms Wired for High Speed Internet Connections
Online Library
Discounted Computer Software for Sale
Student Web Hosting
Wireless Network
So the answer is YES
Computer Services
1250 work stations, available in:
dorms
libraries
computer centers
student centers
Own PC Required
Dorms Wired for Access to Campus-Wide Network
Email Accounts Provided to All Students
Online Course Registration for Freshmen
Commuter/Off-Campus Students Can Connect to Campus Network
Computer Repair Service Available On Campus
Computer Helpline Available
Dorms Wired for High Speed Internet Connections
Online Library
Discounted Computer Software for Sale
Student Web Hosting
Wireless Network
So the answer is YES
krysia
3 Jun 2007
USA, Canada / City of Minneapolis, Minnesota [9]
My brother lived in Minneapolis with his wife and two small children, I've visited him several times, and go there once in a while and let me tell you that it's one of the nicest cities I've been to. It's a big city and a lot going on but very friendly. Of course if you walk down the streets at night after closing the bars you might not be so safe.
But I've been to that University because I was checking out their veterinary program, since I was the president of the pre-vet club in Wisconsin and they have a very good safe campus. I stayed overnight at their dorms and there is nothing to worry about. So she will be in good hands.
It is a very good University.
My brother lived in Minneapolis with his wife and two small children, I've visited him several times, and go there once in a while and let me tell you that it's one of the nicest cities I've been to. It's a big city and a lot going on but very friendly. Of course if you walk down the streets at night after closing the bars you might not be so safe.
But I've been to that University because I was checking out their veterinary program, since I was the president of the pre-vet club in Wisconsin and they have a very good safe campus. I stayed overnight at their dorms and there is nothing to worry about. So she will be in good hands.
It is a very good University.
krysia
2 Jun 2007
Love / Polish Engagement and Wedding Traditions [42]
What this says is you can have a church wedding only, but if you want you can still have both ceremonies. It's just a new option since 1998 for not having two ceremonies .
In the US you only have one ceremony, either in church or in front of the judge.
What this says is you can have a church wedding only, but if you want you can still have both ceremonies. It's just a new option since 1998 for not having two ceremonies .
In the US you only have one ceremony, either in church or in front of the judge.
krysia
2 Jun 2007
Love / Polish Engagement and Wedding Traditions [42]
Wow, when did that change?
It can be only in a church now.
Wow, when did that change?
krysia
2 Jun 2007
Love / Polish Engagement and Wedding Traditions [42]
The engagements are usually in a parent's house, they have a big meal and the parents meet.
They have a bachelor/bachelerette night, meaning the end of freedom.
There are two weddings, one is a civil ceremony and the other a church wedding.
You can marry a non-catholic in a catholic church but that person has to sign an agreement that the children will be raised as catholics.
Weddings are usually on a Saturday lasting till morning, longer if you live outside the city.
May is considered a bad luck month.
The guy comes to girl with his parents who give them their blessings and then they all go to the court house then to the church, if they have it the same day.
In the past the bride was lead to the altar by her father, and the groom by his mother which is still a tradition in the US but forgotten in Poland. Now the young couple walk up to the altar together and behind them walk the witnesses, her parents, his parents then rest of the family. The bridesmaides and groomsmen are normally not practiced.
They walk out after the ceremony and greet guests and family, some give them flowers and later are showered with coins.
When guests arrive to the wedding they usually stay with family instead of hotels. In large cities the reception is in a restaurant or a hall but in the country it is at a home and weddings last 2 or even 3 days and more people come. Next day are the poprawiny where they eat the left-overs and that lasts only a few hours.
The bride and groom are greeted with bread, salt and wine an old tradition which promises happiness and future wishes for the new family.
The wedding ring is worn on the right hand.
The engagements are usually in a parent's house, they have a big meal and the parents meet.
They have a bachelor/bachelerette night, meaning the end of freedom.
There are two weddings, one is a civil ceremony and the other a church wedding.
You can marry a non-catholic in a catholic church but that person has to sign an agreement that the children will be raised as catholics.
Weddings are usually on a Saturday lasting till morning, longer if you live outside the city.
May is considered a bad luck month.
The guy comes to girl with his parents who give them their blessings and then they all go to the court house then to the church, if they have it the same day.
In the past the bride was lead to the altar by her father, and the groom by his mother which is still a tradition in the US but forgotten in Poland. Now the young couple walk up to the altar together and behind them walk the witnesses, her parents, his parents then rest of the family. The bridesmaides and groomsmen are normally not practiced.
They walk out after the ceremony and greet guests and family, some give them flowers and later are showered with coins.
When guests arrive to the wedding they usually stay with family instead of hotels. In large cities the reception is in a restaurant or a hall but in the country it is at a home and weddings last 2 or even 3 days and more people come. Next day are the poprawiny where they eat the left-overs and that lasts only a few hours.
The bride and groom are greeted with bread, salt and wine an old tradition which promises happiness and future wishes for the new family.
The wedding ring is worn on the right hand.
krysia
2 Jun 2007
Genealogy / Mieczyslaw, Mike, Michael, or Mitchell? Byczek, Stec, Kogut - name questions [7]
Michael can be formed from Mieczysław, but the exact translation is Miecislaus.
The name Stec or Steć doesn't really mean anything, unless it's part of a longer name.
And byczek is a little bull.
Michael can be formed from Mieczysław, but the exact translation is Miecislaus.
The name Stec or Steć doesn't really mean anything, unless it's part of a longer name.
And byczek is a little bull.
krysia
31 May 2007
Life / Old Polish TV Show about a young boys who played soccer [10]
I liked "wakacje z duchami" and "podróż za jeden uśmiech". Same actors playing.
I liked "wakacje z duchami" and "podróż za jeden uśmiech". Same actors playing.
krysia
31 May 2007
Food / Silly question: Diet Coke in Poland? [15]
Yes, you're right. Forgot to mention that it comes without ice...
Yes, you're right. Forgot to mention that it comes without ice...
krysia
31 May 2007
News / Tinky Winky from tellytubbies outed in Poland [145]
hahaha... no comment
you have male threads that go into female threads
hahaha... no comment
krysia
31 May 2007
Food / Silly question: Diet Coke in Poland? [15]
In Polish restaurants carbonated mineral water is popular on the menu, but in the US it is rarely seen. But you always get ice water in the US, where in Poland you have to ask for it.
In Polish restaurants carbonated mineral water is popular on the menu, but in the US it is rarely seen. But you always get ice water in the US, where in Poland you have to ask for it.
krysia
30 May 2007
UK, Ireland / The Problem i have with Culture Differences (UK + Polish) [32]
I know Poles who come to the US and say the same things. One day the US is the greatest place on Earth, next day it's shallow and materialistic. Day after that it's great again. Then next week there is something they don't like, so Poland is better.
and on and on.....
I know Poles who come to the US and say the same things. One day the US is the greatest place on Earth, next day it's shallow and materialistic. Day after that it's great again. Then next week there is something they don't like, so Poland is better.
and on and on.....
krysia
29 May 2007
krysia
29 May 2007
Life / Clothing for kids in Poland, popular stores - some questions [18]
Each city has their own store, some children's store are:
Oleksy, Świat dziecka, Brzdąc, Talka, Entliczek Pętliczek
Each city has their own store, some children's store are:
Oleksy, Świat dziecka, Brzdąc, Talka, Entliczek Pętliczek
krysia
29 May 2007
Life / Clothing for kids in Poland, popular stores - some questions [18]
You often see little kids in tights called "rajstopy". But kids wear pants and dresses, t-shirts.
You can buy them in a "bazar", a market where people privately sell clothes and everything else under the sun and you can barter with them or go to clothing stores.
One popular children's store is "droś"
You often see little kids in tights called "rajstopy". But kids wear pants and dresses, t-shirts.
You can buy them in a "bazar", a market where people privately sell clothes and everything else under the sun and you can barter with them or go to clothing stores.
One popular children's store is "droś"
krysia
29 May 2007
krysia
29 May 2007
Food / Where do you go shopping for food in Poland? [26]
They look for food under rocks or dig in the sand.
They look for food under rocks or dig in the sand.
krysia
29 May 2007
USA, Canada / where can i find a deli grocery for polish food in ny? [16]
You can also find some wrinkled up ones in nursing homes.
You can also find some wrinkled up ones in nursing homes.
krysia
29 May 2007
USA, Canada / My wife's US permenant residence card interview [15]
you can do it the same minute you are married.
you can do it the same minute you are married.
krysia
29 May 2007
USA, Canada / Good Polish/American Restaurants in Chicago area [90]
Have a Polish pizza with ketchup.
Have a Polish pizza with ketchup.
krysia
29 May 2007