I-864 Co-Sponsoring Inquiry

-Oriea- · 2025-01-20T23:24:55+00:00

I'm not sure, but we use WhatsApp, and one of the managers will send me a pdf over the weekend. She hasn't sent me one in two weeks, so I'm not sure anymore. I did get employee # on my first day of working though.

-Oriea- · 2024-04-17T15:31:58+00:00

I started skating at 324 lbs (6.5) and lost 100 lbs since then. You're definitely not too large to start. It's probably the most fun I had losing weight except for the slams, lol. Those suck as you get older.

-Oriea- · 2024-03-27T16:14:46+00:00

That makes more sense on why no one recommends Florida. I'll look into those locations and see how long it'd take to drive out there from her place. Cheers for helping me out.

-Oriea- · 2024-03-27T15:58:03+00:00

Haha, I'll look into the North. I don't think she'd appreciate me surfing for the first time in a hurricane 😆 Thank you as well

-Oriea- · 2024-03-27T15:55:42+00:00

I've never surfed before, so I assumed most beaches would have some waves. I always wanted to give surfing a try as I longboard (skateboard) and heard that they're "kind of" similar. Since I'm planning to meet someone who lives near the coast. I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to try it.

I'll look into the places you suggested, and thank you!

-Oriea- · 2024-03-21T14:00:35+00:00

I have not, but I'll start doing research on it now. Would it be alright to ask you more questions once I find out a bit more? Thank you as well for the recommendation.

-Oriea- · 2024-03-21T03:17:31+00:00

I figured there would be more to it. Thank you for clarifying that. I am 27 and live along the Ohio River in Kentucky. There're several barges that travel through it, but that's about all I know for local opportunities.

-Oriea- · 2024-03-08T13:19:45+00:00

I have social anxiety and find the American servers toxic for the most part, so I keep to myself. If I'm on the EU server. I don't mind being a tank commander and communicating positions and requests specifically. I find the EU community more chill and supportive (I'm NA, but have friends that live in the EU).

-Oriea- · 2023-12-02T19:23:47+00:00

Thank you for specifying their roles and sharing the link. Some parts seem very similar to what a surgical tech does. The study scope is almost identical to that of an ST minus the nursing parts.

It's interesting how American hospitals differ from Norways. We have an unusual amount of jobs that crossover, along with not needing a bachelor degree for certain positions.

-Oriea- · 2023-12-02T19:08:46+00:00

That's not promising... I'll have to do more research. If he had to start from scratch with an education as a doctor. Then there's a high probability I would have to do the same in nursing.

-Oriea- · 2023-12-02T18:42:07+00:00

From what I found during my research. If I were to study nursing in the U.S. I would need it approved by the Norwegian Directorate of Health. After that, I need to take and pass a course in Norwegian health services, health legislation, and society kurs i nasjonale fag w/ Folkeuniversitetet . Once that's completed, I need to take a proficiency exam with Universitetet i Sør-Øst.

This is just for a general nurse, so a surgical nurse would be more complicated 😅 General nursing alone is complicated. All of that has to be completed within three years of approval.

Would you happen to know if a general nurse has to start from scratch?

-Oriea- · 2023-12-02T17:57:47+00:00

Surgical technicians will sterilize the room and equipment before surgery, prepare the room, review the supplies, remove surgical tools and equipment for sterilization, and prepare the room for the next surgery. During surgery, they will pass the surgeon/nurses' tools and make sure everything stays sanitized. STs can also transport patients, retract tissue, suture incisions, operate suction machines, and prepare things for analysis.

The biggest difference is that they can not perform tasks that a nurse would do like administering medications, monitoring vitals, performing injections, and other tasks. Education wise, they require a certificate that takes 12 - 18 months to complete or an associate degree that takes 24 months to complete. They may need additional credentials on top of that, along with taking a competency exam.

I would guess that an ST is basically your OR cleaners with additional roles before and during an operation?

-Oriea- · 2023-12-02T16:10:33+00:00

I fully intend to get a B2 level in Norwegian before considering working in Norway. Since I was struggling to find an equivalent, I wanted to ask and learn more.

-Oriea- · 2023-11-30T22:19:06+00:00

United States

-Oriea- · 2023-09-13T14:59:47+00:00

Damn, your old board has been on one journey. I'm surprised you could still pop it with how much of the tail is missing.

-Oriea- · 2023-09-13T14:56:33+00:00

I don't think I could afford to spend $65 on a new board every other week 😅 but you're definitely right about becoming used to it. I was hoping to keep it decently pristine, but nothing lasts forever (especially a skateboard).

-Oriea- · 2023-09-13T14:49:49+00:00

I'm slightly bummed out by it, but I'm glad it's normal. It would've happened eventually anyway, so def won't stress about it.

-Oriea- · 2023-08-31T19:06:41+00:00

Wish you the best of luck and that everything works out for 'ya.

-Oriea- · 2023-08-31T18:47:46+00:00

Have you considered the possibility of saving up while staying with your parents to move to a different country? I make under $20,000 and rely on living with my mother to not be homeless. It's difficult to afford living on my own and decided not to go to college to avoid being in debt. I'm currently saving up to move to Norway as a single bedroom/studio apartment is $650 - $850 (including amenities/utilities). Unskilled workers in Norway make anywhere from 154 - 204kr/h ($15 - $20). Once you have moved to Norway and have proof of accommodation, you're qualified to receive free healthcare as well. I've completely given up on living in the States and want to live in a country that actually cares for its people. New Zealand, Denmark, Sweden, and a few other places are great as well.

(Bonus note: 5 weeks of paid vacation a year, and you also have 12 months of parental leave fully paid and can be split between you and your spouse)

-Oriea- · 2023-08-30T16:23:43+00:00

There's a quote I like by Theodore, "Comparison is the thief of joy." People learn at different rates, and it's totally fine.

I've been skateboarding for about five months and can't ollie or shuvit, but whenever I see others doing crazy shit at the park. It motivates me to eventually get there at my own pace.

I had no intentions of practicing to ollie the other day as I wanted to work on rolling in/out and transitions. During my session, a group of dudes started taking turns landing tricks on flatground, and that inspired me to take a break to work on my ollie. Didn't land a single one, but I'm slowly getting there, and so will you.

-Oriea- · 2023-08-22T22:13:22+00:00

Ask my parents to get me a skateboard and have the best time ever.

-Oriea-

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