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Sanah starts applying to U.S. colleges for undergraduate studies.
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Shaunak gets citizenship.
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Shaunak files petition for Shruti's green card.
If allowed, Shaunak also files petition for Girish as dependent. -
Sanah arrives in the U.S. for undergraduate studies.
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Shruti gets green card.
Possibly, Girish gets dependent status at this time. -
Shruti and Girish arrive in the U.S.
They arrive at Shaunak's place and stay for 2 weeks to get over jet lag, get acquinted with day-to-day life in the U.S., etc. -
Shruti and Girish apply for social security cards.
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Shruti and Girish learn driving with Shaunak.
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Shruti and Girish move to their new apartment.
Shaunak and possibly Tiffany travels with them to help them settle in. Shaunak will stay with them for 1-2 weeks. -
Shruti and Girish sign lease for new apartment
Shaunak co-signs lease. -
Shruti and Girish minimally furnish their new apartment.
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Shruti and Girish possibly get renters insurance.
If the landlord requires it. -
Shruti starts applying for jobs.
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Shruti and Girish get cell phones
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Shruti and Girish start doing groceries and cooking/cleaning at home.
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Shruti and Girish get bank accounts
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Shruti and Girish start doing regular laundry.
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Shruti and Girish apply for drivers licenses.
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Shruti and Girish buy used car.
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Shruti and Girish get car insurance
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Shruti and Girish get credit cards
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Shruti starts working.
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Shruti and Girish start occasionally dining out.
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Shruti and Girish start occasionally entertaining themselves (movies, etc.)
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Sanah visits Shruti and Girish.
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Sanah returns to college.
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Shruti, Girish and Sanah visit Shaunak and Tiffany for Thanksgiving break.
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Shruti and Girish decide if they wish to continue living in the U.S.
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Shruti and Girish sign new lease.
At this time, depending on affordability or for other reasons, they may choose to move to a new apartment. -
Shruti, Girish and Sanah visit Shaunak and Tiffany for Thanksgiving break.
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Sanah visits Shruti and Girish for winter break.
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Sanah returns to college.
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Shruti and Girish decide if they wish to continue living in the U.S.
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Shruti and Girish sign new lease.
At this time, depending on affordability or for other reasons, they may choose to move to a new apartment.