How did they do it?

You're asking for a lot information. I can't give you first hand knowledge. But I (the American) have watched my wife and several others try and adjust to American life. My wife immigrated after we were married 10 years ago. She didn't speak a word of english. She has since learned. She learned a lot at her first job here at a day care. The 2 year olds taught her more in a day than I had the entire 6 months previous. That gave her a solid foundation that she has built on. Her english is very good now.
She has really struggled being away from her country. At times suffering bouts with depression. She has come to appreciate some parts of our culture. And has found disdain for other parts. But is relatively happy and content.
It has been very hard for her. And I am amazed at her strength to adjust, learn and change.

Where will you be going to in the states? Parts of NY and Mass are almost like being in DR, So if your living in an area where there is a Dominican community it shouldn't be too hard on her.
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I'll have my wife write you in about 2 months.......

We are almost to the end of the visa process. She is excited about coming here, but there are almost no Dominicans in Phoenix (but a ton of Spanish speaking Mexicanos). Her situation is unique though as she speaks very good English, even if it is with a thick accent. I pretty much have a job lined up for her with a major credit card company in bilingual customer service. The pay is decent, the benefits are great and the work isn't too hard. I think she will be fine but I will let her tell you when she gets here. I have been 5 months without her, and it has been hard. I call her sometimes 3 times a day. (If you read this babe, I miss you!).

-Tim

lsylla01 said:

Hey stewart, thanks for the reply. May I ask, where are you all living now? Are there other Dominicans or at least latinos whe can relate with around where you all live?
That's what I fear. I met my Dominican on another island where we live (she has family here). When we go to the states, I'm wondering how it's going to be for her. I try to encourage her to try and learn more English, or as much as she can until she can get some formal lessons.
Thanks again.

any one else....

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We live in Salt Lake City now. And there are some other Dominicans here that she is friends with. But when we got rried 10 years ago and she came here, there weren't. Then of course there were the 4 years that I was active duty Air Force. No Dominicans in Mississippi. And we didn't know anybody in Denver. Sure there are Mexicans that speak Spanish. But it was never the same.

stewart said:

She has come to appreciate some parts of our culture. And has found disdain for other parts. But is relatively happy and content.
It has been very hard for her. And I am amazed at her strength to adjust, learn and change.

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That has been my experience, living in Thailand years ago and living in the DR for almost 3 years now. There are aspects of Dominican culture that have my native US of A beat hands down and there are aspects of Dominican culture that drive me crazy. :tired: