VisaJourney.com > Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)

clairern

Apr 2 2008, 11:09 PM

QUOTE(Trelawny20853 @ Apr 2 2008, 10:31 AM)

Thanks Gill --

Unu READ DIS...a wah di RASS a gwaane.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/community/n...0,3978505.story

This is what the war in Iraq has done to our men.

Marlita

Apr 2 2008, 11:37 PM

QUOTE(Islandwoman @ Apr 2 2008, 06:31 PM)

QUOTE(BelwinMills @ Apr 2 2008, 09:14 PM)

QUOTE(nannygirl82 @ Apr 2 2008, 06:50 PM)

QUOTE(Jonesie @ Apr 2 2008, 03:06 PM)

Congrats Tonisha on the approval and Gill on your fiance's arrival

Hey Brownskinn, I see you're hitting the books like me - I am so tired of school but I know this will pay off and help to provide a better life for the family.

JAX AND SHAUNA - I wish the both of you a (relatively) painless labor and delivery on your little princesses...Gavin is already looking women

so I might be calling you to set up talks of an arranged marriage *lol* just kidding

well i am not sure about painless...i just had my ultra sound and well....she is in the 90th percentile for growth and about 8.6 pounds already....my dr yesterday said she thinks i will go another 2 weeks....so if that is true and babies gain about a half pound a week....i don't even want to think about it...and the hair...OMG...her head is COVERD with hair and just blowing in the breeze

it was so cute!!!

We could make an arranged marriage.

Painless it must be if woman choose to have more than one. I will have a painless labor I will be asking for drugs. Doc said anytime next week until my do date she could pop out. If she is as big as Shaunas little one he said I will have a C-section. She has to be 8 pounds or less. We will see in two weeks at the ultra sound.

Shauna I can't believe you could see the hair how neat.

At work they threw me a shower. The staff got me a gift certificate to Target. I will be saving it for diapers.

Well I have 2 kids and "painless" is not a word I associate with either of them! However, the mind has a way of dulling that memory as time goes on so that you get lulled into having another one - LOL!! For my first I was drugs all the way, but then I really paid for it afterwards because it made recovery slower. With my 2nd I was totally natural - no drugs and I was begging to go home before 24 hrs was up. My advice is don't feel pressured to take the drugs because you are unsure of your pain tolerance (we are women so it is much higher tolerance than a mans!!) While it is a "pain" like no other, it really is not all that bad. And what a great gift you get for all the work!!!

My friend...same one who had the 8.5 baby that was supposed to be 6.5, had it naturally to. She planned it that way, but said it came to a point where she really wanted the drugs but it was too late. She said it was good that she didnt need them and didnt take them either. Oh and she had her baby squatting and actually caught the baby when it came out

. I know that sounds crazy!! But when she explained it all it made the most sense vs doing it in a bed. So maybe I'll try that

Jomo's girl

Apr 3 2008, 06:58 AM

QUOTE(Islandwoman @ Apr 2 2008, 08:31 PM)

QUOTE(BelwinMills @ Apr 2 2008, 09:14 PM)

QUOTE(nannygirl82 @ Apr 2 2008, 06:50 PM)

QUOTE(Jonesie @ Apr 2 2008, 03:06 PM)

Congrats Tonisha on the approval and Gill on your fiance's arrival

Hey Brownskinn, I see you're hitting the books like me - I am so tired of school but I know this will pay off and help to provide a better life for the family.

JAX AND SHAUNA - I wish the both of you a (relatively) painless labor and delivery on your little princesses...Gavin is already looking women

so I might be calling you to set up talks of an arranged marriage *lol* just kidding

well i am not sure about painless...i just had my ultra sound and well....she is in the 90th percentile for growth and about 8.6 pounds already....my dr yesterday said she thinks i will go another 2 weeks....so if that is true and babies gain about a half pound a week....i don't even want to think about it...and the hair...OMG...her head is COVERD with hair and just blowing in the breeze

it was so cute!!!

We could make an arranged marriage.

Painless it must be if woman choose to have more than one. I will have a painless labor I will be asking for drugs. Doc said anytime next week until my do date she could pop out. If she is as big as Shaunas little one he said I will have a C-section. She has to be 8 pounds or less. We will see in two weeks at the ultra sound.

Shauna I can't believe you could see the hair how neat.

At work they threw me a shower. The staff got me a gift certificate to Target. I will be saving it for diapers.

Well I have 2 kids and "painless" is not a word I associate with either of them! However, the mind has a way of dulling that memory as time goes on so that you get lulled into having another one - LOL!! For my first I was drugs all the way, but then I really paid for it afterwards because it made recovery slower. With my 2nd I was totally natural - no drugs and I was begging to go home before 24 hrs was up. My advice is don't feel pressured to take the drugs because you are unsure of your pain tolerance (we are women so it is much higher tolerance than a mans!!) While it is a "pain" like no other, it really is not all that bad. And what a great gift you get for all the work!!!

I completely disagree with this. Both my kids were delivered vaginally with one being 9.5 lbs. and one right at 10 lbs. I knew I was going with drugs all the way....it made everything easier to bear for me. Afterwards no issues whatsoever.

QUOTE(clairern @ Apr 2 2008, 11:09 PM)

QUOTE(Trelawny20853 @ Apr 2 2008, 10:31 AM)

Thanks Gill --

Unu READ DIS...a wah di RASS a gwaane.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/community/n...0,3978505.story

This is what the war in Iraq has done to our men.

I have a problem with that article. Saw it in the Gleaner. So tired of everyone blaming everyone else. He knew it was wrong to try and bring that stuff on the plane and probably wrong to show anyone how to do it. It's time people take responsibility for their actions and stop blaming everyone else. The Devil made me do it is not a good enough excuse.

Forever Young

Apr 3 2008, 07:37 AM

Mawning Family!!

KEN IS HERE!!!!! He is watching me type this right now (hehehehehehehehehehe). He got in around 10:30 last night and FINALLY came out of customs at 11:30!!!! I just keep starring at him and giggling cyan't believe em reach!

He says "Hi" to you all and thanks you for holding down his ooman! Well we have some running around to do today!

I'll check-in with ya'll later

Have a bless-ed day!

Gill

Tonya

Apr 3 2008, 07:47 AM

QUOTE(Deyoungting @ Apr 3 2008, 08:37 AM)

Mawning Family!!

KEN IS HERE!!!!! He is watching me type this right now (hehehehehehehehehehe). He got in around 10:30 last night and FINALLY came out of customs at 11:30!!!! I just keep starring at him and giggling cyan't believe em reach!

He says "Hi" to you all and thanks you for holding down his ooman! Well we have some running around to do today!

I'll check-in with ya'll later

Have a bless-ed day!

Gill

WELCOME HOME KEN!!!!!!.........Gilly take it easy on em......Em been travelin.....but sure he has enuff strength for YOU!.......

....

Peace & Love,
Tonya

Dimples876

Apr 3 2008, 07:50 AM

QUOTE(Deyoungting @ Apr 3 2008, 08:37 AM)

Mawning Family!!

KEN IS HERE!!!!! He is watching me type this right now (hehehehehehehehehehe). He got in around 10:30 last night and FINALLY came out of customs at 11:30!!!! I just keep starring at him and giggling cyan't believe em reach!

He says "Hi" to you all and thanks you for holding down his ooman! Well we have some running around to do today!

I'll check-in with ya'll later

Have a bless-ed day!

Gill

Welcome Ken!!!!!

Gill...when is the wedding?

Jengles

Apr 3 2008, 07:50 AM

Congrats Gill,

Very happy for u.

I have a question about KJ's Visa, he's getting a K-2, but when Gill and Ken get married he's out of status right? and then they file the AOS. At that point can KJ still get a K-2, because at that point Ken's K-1 is not valid anymore. and they would have to file the I-30. someone correct please if i'm wrong.

Jomo's girl

Apr 3 2008, 07:57 AM

It's a good question, Jengles. I had no idea. Here is what I found so far.

Following-to-Join Benefits
Please note: This section is only applicable to lawful permanent residents who did not gain their LPR status as the immediate relative of a U.S. citizen.
If you had children before you became a lawful permanent resident, and your children did not physically accompany you to the United States, and you would now like your children to join you in the United States, your children may be eligible for following-to-join benefits. This means that you do not have to submit a separate Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, for your children, and your children will not have to wait any extra time for a visa number to become available. In this case, you can simply notify a U.S. consulate that you are a lawful permanent resident so that your children can apply for immigrant visas. If, however, you immigrated to the U.S. as an immediate relative of a U.S. citizen who did not or could not petition for your children, you will need to file a separate I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. In this case, see How Do I Bring My Child, Son or Daughter to Live in the U.S.?

Jengles

Apr 3 2008, 08:02 AM

QUOTE(Jomo @ Apr 3 2008, 08:57 AM)

It's a good question, Jengles. I had no idea. Here is what I found so far.

Following-to-Join Benefits
Please note: This section is only applicable to lawful permanent residents who did not gain their LPR status as the immediate relative of a U.S. citizen.
If you had children before you became a lawful permanent resident, and your children did not physically accompany you to the United States, and you would now like your children to join you in the United States, your children may be eligible for following-to-join benefits. This means that you do not have to submit a separate Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, for your children, and your children will not have to wait any extra time for a visa number to become available. In this case, you can simply notify a U.S. consulate that you are a lawful permanent resident so that your children can apply for immigrant visas. If, however, you immigrated to the U.S. as an immediate relative of a U.S. citizen who did not or could not petition for your children, you will need to file a separate I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. In this case, see How Do I Bring My Child, Son or Daughter to Live in the U.S.?

So in other words, Gill would have to hope he gets an interview before they get married or they are going to have to file an I-i30.

Ok, so what happens when u file an I-130 for everyone, the father and children and just the father comes up first . Can the children just come up?

Islandwoman

Apr 3 2008, 08:04 AM

QUOTE(Deyoungting @ Apr 3 2008, 08:37 AM)

Mawning Family!!

KEN IS HERE!!!!! He is watching me type this right now (hehehehehehehehehehe). He got in around 10:30 last night and FINALLY came out of customs at 11:30!!!! I just keep starring at him and giggling cyan't believe em reach!

He says "Hi" to you all and thanks you for holding down his ooman! Well we have some running around to do today!

I'll check-in with ya'll later

Have a bless-ed day!

Gill

Welcome to NY Ken!! Glad you made it safely. Take good care of that special lady you have.

Jengles

Apr 3 2008, 08:12 AM

Ok just read that the K-2, has to apply within one year of the K-1 anniversary issuance, so Gill is good.

Jomo's girl

Apr 3 2008, 08:35 AM

QUOTE(Jengles @ Apr 3 2008, 08:02 AM)

QUOTE(Jomo @ Apr 3 2008, 08:57 AM)

It's a good question, Jengles. I had no idea. Here is what I found so far.

Following-to-Join Benefits
Please note: This section is only applicable to lawful permanent residents who did not gain their LPR status as the immediate relative of a U.S. citizen.
If you had children before you became a lawful permanent resident, and your children did not physically accompany you to the United States, and you would now like your children to join you in the United States, your children may be eligible for following-to-join benefits. This means that you do not have to submit a separate Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, for your children, and your children will not have to wait any extra time for a visa number to become available. In this case, you can simply notify a U.S. consulate that you are a lawful permanent resident so that your children can apply for immigrant visas. If, however, you immigrated to the U.S. as an immediate relative of a U.S. citizen who did not or could not petition for your children, you will need to file a separate I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. In this case, see How Do I Bring My Child, Son or Daughter to Live in the U.S.?

So in other words, Gill would have to hope he gets an interview before they get married or they are going to have to file an I-i30.

Ok, so what happens when u file an I-130 for everyone, the father and children and just the father comes up first . Can the children just come up?

You are talking about after the children have had their medical and been issued a visa, right? In that case, I believe so.

rhondapayter

Apr 3 2008, 08:36 AM

QUOTE(Deyoungting @ Apr 3 2008, 08:37 AM)

KEN IS HERE!!!!! He is watching me type this right now (hehehehehehehehehehe). He got in around 10:30 last night and FINALLY came out of customs at 11:30!!!! I just keep starring at him and giggling cyan't believe em reach!

He says "Hi" to you all and thanks you for holding down his ooman! Well we have some running around to do today!

CONGRATS

I am so happy for you guys! Don't be a stranger around here now

sunnyja21

Apr 3 2008, 08:37 AM

Mawnin Yardies!

Happy Thursday... One more day of work for some of us..... Yippie!

(Been waiting to say this) Welcome to the states Ken. NY is a wonderful place to be and there's a lot to see. If nothing else, know that you have an awesome woman by your side. Take care of her.

Peace
SunnyJa

JaEnglishGirl

Apr 3 2008, 09:14 AM

these damn USCIS people are REALLY pissing me off......Can't book ANYTHING until I have my son's stuff in hand....how the HELL can you approve a MOTHER'S stuff without approving the CHILD'S???????

TRELAWNY PARISH

Apr 3 2008, 09:19 AM

QUOTE(Islandwoman @ Apr 2 2008, 08:17 PM)

QUOTE(Jomo @ Apr 2 2008, 04:45 PM)

QUOTE(Trelawny20853 @ Apr 2 2008, 03:33 PM)

Where is ISLANDWOMAN...I'm going to get her.

Guess WHAT!

I got an appointment to drop of the DS-230 @ 12:30 on 4/10/08. I really think my girl is working with Ms. Cleo. E-mail from the embassy say he should get packet 3 by MONDAY!

JG -- I WAS DEPENDING ON snail mail

Should have and actually have are two different things in JA, Tre. And, that's if he goes and picks up his mail, right?

Wouldn't it be funny if he got it and then decided to play you and not tell you for a while? I would crack up.

That would be awesome!! A taste of your own medicine, perhaps??!!!

I'm going to get ya'll...funny thing is. His sister-in-law starting working at the postoffice about 2 months ago and he always telling her to look out for things and just call him. Oh, well.

TRELAWNY PARISH

Apr 3 2008, 09:22 AM

QUOTE(Marlita @ Apr 2 2008, 08:07 PM)

Hey Nanny, how were you able to see her hair? Did you get a 3D US?

My friend just had a baby and doc said the weight would be around 6.5/6.9 pounds.....why was the baby like 8.5?! And she was a tiny lady...she had a small Chinese frame.

Nanny Lita they told me my son was only going to weigh 4 pounds and I ate so much food the last 2 weeks. I only gained 3 pounds my entire pregnancy. When he was born he was 6 pounds 18 inches...he was so SMALL covered with hair and he hard a PART on the side of his head. I'll try and find his baby pictures. His HAIR was perfect. The nurses asked me if I was eating hair gel. No one strand of hair was out of place.

TRELAWNY PARISH

Apr 3 2008, 09:24 AM

QUOTE(Deyoungting @ Apr 3 2008, 08:37 AM)

Mawning Family!!

KEN IS HERE!!!!! He is watching me type this right now (hehehehehehehehehehe). He got in around 10:30 last night and FINALLY came out of customs at 11:30!!!! I just keep starring at him and giggling cyan't believe em reach!

He says "Hi" to you all and thanks you for holding down his ooman! Well we have some running around to do today!

I'll check-in with ya'll later

Have a bless-ed day!

Gill

Mawin Gill and KEN!...

Ken mek sure you call us when the TWIN girls arrive

sus

Apr 3 2008, 09:24 AM

Morning all!

Welcome to the US, Ken!!

shrewdgal

Apr 3 2008, 09:50 AM

QUOTE(sus @ Apr 3 2008, 10:24 AM)

Morning all!

Welcome to the US, Ken!!

WELCOME HOME KEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ok guys- I have two questions.
1) how much is the AOS fee?
2) I read on the USCIS website that the SO birth cert. has to have BOTH parent's names. My husbands is the certified long form but it does NOT have his father's name..... does this mean i am going to have trouble??

Jengles

Apr 3 2008, 10:06 AM

QUOTE(Trelawny20853 @ Apr 3 2008, 10:24 AM)

QUOTE(Deyoungting @ Apr 3 2008, 08:37 AM)

Mawning Family!!

KEN IS HERE!!!!! He is watching me type this right now (hehehehehehehehehehe). He got in around 10:30 last night and FINALLY came out of customs at 11:30!!!! I just keep starring at him and giggling cyan't believe em reach!

He says "Hi" to you all and thanks you for holding down his ooman! Well we have some running around to do today!

I'll check-in with ya'll later

Have a bless-ed day!

Gill

Mawin Gill and KEN!...

Ken mek sure you call us when the TWIN girls arrive

Yuh sure they have twin girl money??

Jomo's girl

Apr 3 2008, 10:07 AM

QUOTE(shrewdgal @ Apr 3 2008, 09:50 AM)

QUOTE(sus @ Apr 3 2008, 10:24 AM)

Morning all!

Welcome to the US, Ken!!

WELCOME HOME KEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ok guys- I have two questions.
1) how much is the AOS fee?
2) I read on the USCIS website that the SO birth cert. has to have BOTH parent's names. My husbands is the certified long form but it does NOT have his father's name..... does this mean i am going to have trouble??

Andre's birth certificate does not have his father's name on it.

shrewdgal

Apr 3 2008, 10:23 AM

QUOTE(Jomo @ Apr 3 2008, 11:07 AM)

QUOTE(shrewdgal @ Apr 3 2008, 09:50 AM)

QUOTE(sus @ Apr 3 2008, 10:24 AM)

Morning all!

Welcome to the US, Ken!!

WELCOME HOME KEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ok guys- I have two questions.
1) how much is the AOS fee?
2) I read on the USCIS website that the SO birth cert. has to have BOTH parent's names. My husbands is the certified long form but it does NOT have his father's name..... does this mean i am going to have trouble??

Andre's birth certificate does not have his father's name on it.

thanks JG. I was beginning to stress.
I have been "waiting" for something to happen so long that now that I think its ABOUT to happen I am getting a little stressed. I forgot how stressful this process is!!!

Jomo's girl

Apr 3 2008, 10:32 AM

Deep breaths Shrewdie. It will be okay.

Islandwoman

Apr 3 2008, 10:44 AM

QUOTE(shrewdgal @ Apr 3 2008, 10:50 AM)

QUOTE(sus @ Apr 3 2008, 10:24 AM)

Morning all!

Welcome to the US, Ken!!

WELCOME HOME KEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ok guys- I have two questions.
1) how much is the AOS fee?
2) I read on the USCIS website that the SO birth cert. has to have BOTH parent's names. My husbands is the certified long form but it does NOT have his father's name..... does this mean i am going to have trouble??

I thought you didn't have to go through AOS if you file IR1/CR1. Thought it was just for K-1/K3 visa.

Jonesie

Apr 3 2008, 11:26 AM

Welcome to the States Ken! Gill you be sure to keep him warm

shrewdgal

Apr 3 2008, 11:40 AM

QUOTE(Islandwoman @ Apr 3 2008, 11:44 AM)

QUOTE(shrewdgal @ Apr 3 2008, 10:50 AM)

QUOTE(sus @ Apr 3 2008, 10:24 AM)

Morning all!

Welcome to the US, Ken!!

WELCOME HOME KEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ok guys- I have two questions.
1) how much is the AOS fee?
2) I read on the USCIS website that the SO birth cert. has to have BOTH parent's names. My husbands is the certified long form but it does NOT have his father's name..... does this mean i am going to have trouble??

I thought you didn't have to go through AOS if you file IR1/CR1. Thought it was just for K-1/K3 visa.

I hope so..but I think it has to be paid when you do the DS-230 form maybe?

Jomo's girl

Apr 3 2008, 11:54 AM

Shrewdgal, what song is that meez singing?

Islandwoman

Apr 3 2008, 12:18 PM

QUOTE(shrewdgal @ Apr 3 2008, 12:40 PM)

QUOTE(Islandwoman @ Apr 3 2008, 11:44 AM)

QUOTE(shrewdgal @ Apr 3 2008, 10:50 AM)

QUOTE(sus @ Apr 3 2008, 10:24 AM)

Morning all!

Welcome to the US, Ken!!

WELCOME HOME KEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ok guys- I have two questions.
1) how much is the AOS fee?
2) I read on the USCIS website that the SO birth cert. has to have BOTH parent's names. My husbands is the certified long form but it does NOT have his father's name..... does this mean i am going to have trouble??

I thought you didn't have to go through AOS if you file IR1/CR1. Thought it was just for K-1/K3 visa.

I hope so..but I think it has to be paid when you do the DS-230 form maybe?

Of course they will want you to pay another fee!!!

shrewdgal

Apr 3 2008, 01:43 PM

QUOTE(Jomo @ Apr 3 2008, 12:54 PM)

Shrewdgal, what song is that meez singing?

hahahahahah. i dont know but she is getting into it.
let me see. I think she is singing 'good love" by cherine anderson. hahahahaha

Marlita

Apr 3 2008, 02:11 PM

QUOTE(Trelawny20853 @ Apr 3 2008, 07:24 AM)

QUOTE(Deyoungting @ Apr 3 2008, 08:37 AM)

Mawning Family!!

KEN IS HERE!!!!! He is watching me type this right now (hehehehehehehehehehe). He got in around 10:30 last night and FINALLY came out of customs at 11:30!!!! I just keep starring at him and giggling cyan't believe em reach!

He says "Hi" to you all and thanks you for holding down his ooman! Well we have some running around to do today!

I'll check-in with ya'll later

Have a bless-ed day!

Gill

Mawin Gill and KEN!...

Ken mek sure you call us when the TWIN girls arrive

Yes Please call me, cause mi wan fe tek one.

Marlita

Apr 3 2008, 02:15 PM

QUOTE(Islandwoman @ Apr 3 2008, 08:44 AM)

QUOTE(shrewdgal @ Apr 3 2008, 10:50 AM)

QUOTE(sus @ Apr 3 2008, 10:24 AM)

Morning all!

Welcome to the US, Ken!!

WELCOME HOME KEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ok guys- I have two questions.
1) how much is the AOS fee?
2) I read on the USCIS website that the SO birth cert. has to have BOTH parent's names. My husbands is the certified long form but it does NOT have his father's name..... does this mean i am going to have trouble??

I thought you didn't have to go through AOS if you file IR1/CR1. Thought it was just for K-1/K3 visa.

QUOTE(Marlita @ Apr 3 2008, 12:13 PM)

QUOTE(Islandwoman @ Apr 3 2008, 08:44 AM)

QUOTE(shrewdgal @ Apr 3 2008, 10:50 AM)

QUOTE(sus @ Apr 3 2008, 10:24 AM)

Morning all!

Welcome to the US, Ken!!

WELCOME HOME KEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ok guys- I have two questions.
1) how much is the AOS fee?
2) I read on the USCIS website that the SO birth cert. has to have BOTH parent's names. My husbands is the certified long form but it does NOT have his father's name..... does this mean i am going to have trouble??

I thought you didn't have to go through AOS if you file IR1/CR1. Thought it was just for K-1/K3 visa.

In the CR1 route AOS means Avidavit of Support...not Adjustment of Status.n the CR1 route AOS means Avidavit of Support...not Adjustment of Status. Don't ask me why you have to PAY to tell NVC that you can support your spouse, but its a $70 fee. Got mine waiting to be sent off right now.

Awakening_1

Apr 3 2008, 03:00 PM

QUOTE(Trelawny20853 @ Apr 2 2008, 12:38 PM)

******calling the VETS*****

Okay. My case is at Kingston. When the heck did it reach NVC if I was approved 3/27/08? What do I do now? My head is cloudy and I can't find my NOTES that Gill and the others gave me. Did I miss a step? Do I need to do anything else with NVC?

Congratulations Lawny! Ie look like de case move along nice!

Awakening_1

Apr 3 2008, 03:07 PM

QUOTE(Trelawny20853 @ Apr 2 2008, 04:33 PM)

Where is ISLANDWOMAN...I'm going to get her.

Guess WHAT!

I got an appointment to drop of the DS-230 @ 12:30 on 4/10/08. I really think my girl is working with Ms. Cleo. E-mail from the embassy say he should get packet 3 by MONDAY!

JG -- I WAS DEPENDING ON snail mail

Lawny me drop of date and time de same!!

QUOTE(Deyoungting @ Apr 3 2008, 08:37 AM)

Mawning Family!!

KEN IS HERE!!!!! He is watching me type this right now (hehehehehehehehehehe). He got in around 10:30 last night and FINALLY came out of customs at 11:30!!!! I just keep starring at him and giggling cyan't believe em reach!

He says "Hi" to you all and thanks you for holding down his ooman! Well we have some running around to do today!

I'll check-in with ya'll later

Have a bless-ed day!

Gill

Welcome to de States Ken!

Mrs. Cole

Apr 3 2008, 03:27 PM

QUOTE(BelwinMills @ Apr 1 2008, 08:33 PM)

Tonisha @ Congratulations!! He will be here before you know it. Whoooo!!!

JaEnglishGirl @ Sorry to hear about your drivers licenses problems. I wish your state was as easy as ours.

JONESIE @ Long time no see1 Gavin is a handsome little lad. He has grown sense your first pic

!All the best with passing your stats class! Hopefully your teacher will be helpful.

Nbsaw @ the adjustment just takes time. Like I have said before the first couple months are the hardest with all the new things to learn. Just keep your spunk and things will get there. Take everything as baby steps cause change will not come fast. Thanks for sharing your story it brings back memory's of HD just arriving last year.

Shauna @ I am glad everybody at your college is O.K. That can be so scary. I just don't understand this whole obsession with school shootings. When it happened in my hometown I was in shock. Like it couldn't happen here. Right now they are trying to figure out what to do with the building. The community here has come together sense Valentines Day in helping out. Forward Together Forward.

Gill @ Get some sleep tonight girl. All the best tomorrow. How exciting. YEAH!! Another couple starting their journey of life together. LOVE IT

Jomo/Gill @ That reminds me of my hubby. He pulled a prank on me. Oh and it wasn't just him it was the whole gang of guys I use to teach with. They called and said they got busted with gang and were going to jail cause they were selling it to tourist. I was so mad because the interview was coming up. I was speechless and I can't believe everyone played along with him. He hung up and called back later to tell my April fooles. I should of known better because none of them have even tried ganga. AHAHAH

Thanks Nanny!! He is doing better. He just gets bored in the house but when I go there for the weekend, I will make sure he has fun going out.
CONGRATS TO TONISHA!!!!! God is still in the blessing business!

Mrs. Cole

Apr 3 2008, 03:40 PM

QUOTE(Deyoungting @ Apr 3 2008, 08:37 AM)

Mawning Family!!

KEN IS HERE!!!!! He is watching me type this right now (hehehehehehehehehehe). He got in around 10:30 last night and FINALLY came out of customs at 11:30!!!! I just keep starring at him and giggling cyan't believe em reach!

He says "Hi" to you all and thanks you for holding down his ooman! Well we have some running around to do today!

I'll check-in with ya'll later

Have a bless-ed day!

Gill

CONGRATS GILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so happy for you!! God bless you both...love & patience..remember to chant that, lol.

Mrs. Palmer

Apr 3 2008, 04:24 PM

HEY KEN!!! Welcome to America!! Congratulations again Gill!!!

Hey everybody...what's good?

Hotlegz

Apr 3 2008, 04:30 PM

Hey Ken..welcome..FINALLY my yute !!

OK...what do we has women have o proove because some refuse to be in horrible pain for hours sometimes days like I was...cvan u imagine if i took no meds PLEASE!!...ppl say did u have her naturally or with drugs...ok when since any birth is not natural..why put urself and UR PRECIOUS BABY in labor to prove something to society or is it "braggin rights" please mi no agree wid dat eida and I WILL be taking drugs again God's willing and no matter how it come out it natural....AMERICA !! a no like JA wah ppl affi worry bout paying fi this meds or back in the day when there was none...

BelwinMills

Apr 3 2008, 05:30 PM

QUOTE(Islandwoman @ Apr 2 2008, 08:31 PM)

QUOTE(BelwinMills @ Apr 2 2008, 09:14 PM)

QUOTE(nannygirl82 @ Apr 2 2008, 06:50 PM)

QUOTE(Jonesie @ Apr 2 2008, 03:06 PM)

Congrats Tonisha on the approval and Gill on your fiance's arrival

Hey Brownskinn, I see you're hitting the books like me - I am so tired of school but I know this will pay off and help to provide a better life for the family.

JAX AND SHAUNA - I wish the both of you a (relatively) painless labor and delivery on your little princesses...Gavin is already looking women

so I might be calling you to set up talks of an arranged marriage *lol* just kidding

well i am not sure about painless...i just had my ultra sound and well....she is in the 90th percentile for growth and about 8.6 pounds already....my dr yesterday said she thinks i will go another 2 weeks....so if that is true and babies gain about a half pound a week....i don't even want to think about it...and the hair...OMG...her head is COVERD with hair and just blowing in the breeze

it was so cute!!!

We could make an arranged marriage.

Painless it must be if woman choose to have more than one. I will have a painless labor I will be asking for drugs. Doc said anytime next week until my do date she could pop out. If she is as big as Shaunas little one he said I will have a C-section. She has to be 8 pounds or less. We will see in two weeks at the ultra sound.

Shauna I can't believe you could see the hair how neat.

At work they threw me a shower. The staff got me a gift certificate to Target. I will be saving it for diapers.

Well I have 2 kids and "painless" is not a word I associate with either of them! However, the mind has a way of dulling that memory as time goes on so that you get lulled into having another one - LOL!! For my first I was drugs all the way, but then I really paid for it afterwards because it made recovery slower. With my 2nd I was totally natural - no drugs and I was begging to go home before 24 hrs was up. My advice is don't feel pressured to take the drugs because you are unsure of your pain tolerance (we are women so it is much higher tolerance than a mans!!) While it is a "pain" like no other, it really is not all that bad. And what a great gift you get for all the work!!!

Sorry but I will take drugs all the way. I am not one for pain. I will stay in the hospital as long as possible until I recover to. My insurance will be paying for everything. So I want to get better before I have to come home and be on my own cooking and all. I think everyone is different. Thanks for the advice.

BelwinMills

Apr 3 2008, 05:41 PM

QUOTE(shrewdgal @ Apr 3 2008, 09:50 AM)

QUOTE(sus @ Apr 3 2008, 10:24 AM)

Morning all!

Welcome to the US, Ken!!

WELCOME HOME KEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ok guys- I have two questions.
1) how much is the AOS fee?
2) I read on the USCIS website that the SO birth cert. has to have BOTH parent's names. My husbands is the certified long form but it does NOT have his father's name..... does this mean i am going to have trouble??

My husband did not have his father on his birth certificate and it was O.K. On his petition I just put unknown.

QUOTE(shrewdgal @ Apr 3 2008, 11:40 AM)

QUOTE(Islandwoman @ Apr 3 2008, 11:44 AM)

QUOTE(shrewdgal @ Apr 3 2008, 10:50 AM)

QUOTE(sus @ Apr 3 2008, 10:24 AM)

Morning all!

Welcome to the US, Ken!!

WELCOME HOME KEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ok guys- I have two questions.
1) how much is the AOS fee?
2) I read on the USCIS website that the SO birth cert. has to have BOTH parent's names. My husbands is the certified long form but it does NOT have his father's name..... does this mean i am going to have trouble??

I thought you didn't have to go through AOS if you file IR1/CR1. Thought it was just for K-1/K3 visa.

I hope so..but I think it has to be paid when you do the DS-230 form maybe?

Yes you will pay a fee for bill IV. I don't know how much it cost now. But you don't have to do AOS.

BelwinMills

Apr 3 2008, 05:54 PM

QUOTE(Marlita @ Apr 3 2008, 02:15 PM)

QUOTE(Islandwoman @ Apr 3 2008, 08:44 AM)

QUOTE(shrewdgal @ Apr 3 2008, 10:50 AM)

QUOTE(sus @ Apr 3 2008, 10:24 AM)

Morning all!

Welcome to the US, Ken!!

WELCOME HOME KEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ok guys- I have two questions.
1) how much is the AOS fee?
2) I read on the USCIS website that the SO birth cert. has to have BOTH parent's names. My husbands is the certified long form but it does NOT have his father's name..... does this mean i am going to have trouble??

I thought you didn't have to go through AOS if you file IR1/CR1. Thought it was just for K-1/K3 visa.

QUOTE(Marlita @ Apr 3 2008, 12:13 PM)

QUOTE(Islandwoman @ Apr 3 2008, 08:44 AM)

QUOTE(shrewdgal @ Apr 3 2008, 10:50 AM)

QUOTE(sus @ Apr 3 2008, 10:24 AM)

Morning all!

Welcome to the US, Ken!!

WELCOME HOME KEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ok guys- I have two questions.
1) how much is the AOS fee?
2) I read on the USCIS website that the SO birth cert. has to have BOTH parent's names. My husbands is the certified long form but it does NOT have his father's name..... does this mean i am going to have trouble??

I thought you didn't have to go through AOS if you file IR1/CR1. Thought it was just for K-1/K3 visa.

In the CR1 route AOS means Avidavit of Support...not Adjustment of Status.n the CR1 route AOS means Avidavit of Support...not Adjustment of Status. Don't ask me why you have to PAY to tell NVC that you can support your spouse, but its a $70 fee. Got mine waiting to be sent off right now.

Yep it is the cheaper bill out of everything. I thought it might have gone up. $70 bill for the AOS (I-864) fee.

Ken @ All the best and Welcome to the good old USA!!!

JaEnglishGirl

Apr 3 2008, 06:02 PM

Drugs are gooooooooooooooood!!!

I wondered about that too....Can't see why some decide to be martyrs....

clairern

Apr 3 2008, 06:47 PM

QUOTE(Marlita @ Apr 3 2008, 03:15 PM)

QUOTE(Islandwoman @ Apr 3 2008, 08:44 AM)

QUOTE(shrewdgal @ Apr 3 2008, 10:50 AM)

QUOTE(sus @ Apr 3 2008, 10:24 AM)

Morning all!

Welcome to the US, Ken!!

WELCOME HOME KEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ok guys- I have two questions.
1) how much is the AOS fee?
2) I read on the USCIS website that the SO birth cert. has to have BOTH parent's names. My husbands is the certified long form but it does NOT have his father's name..... does this mean i am going to have trouble??

I thought you didn't have to go through AOS if you file IR1/CR1. Thought it was just for K-1/K3 visa.

QUOTE(Marlita @ Apr 3 2008, 12:13 PM)

QUOTE(Islandwoman @ Apr 3 2008, 08:44 AM)

QUOTE(shrewdgal @ Apr 3 2008, 10:50 AM)

QUOTE(sus @ Apr 3 2008, 10:24 AM)

Morning all!

Welcome to the US, Ken!!

WELCOME HOME KEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ok guys- I have two questions.
1) how much is the AOS fee?
2) I read on the USCIS website that the SO birth cert. has to have BOTH parent's names. My husbands is the certified long form but it does NOT have his father's name..... does this mean i am going to have trouble??

I thought you didn't have to go through AOS if you file IR1/CR1. Thought it was just for K-1/K3 visa.

In the CR1 route AOS means Avidavit of Support...not Adjustment of Status.n the CR1 route AOS means Avidavit of Support...not Adjustment of Status. Don't ask me why you have to PAY to tell NVC that you can support your spouse, but its a $70 fee. Got mine waiting to be sent off right now.

Lita, the $70 is the processing fee to review the AIS forms/package.

classychic77

Apr 3 2008, 06:51 PM

QUOTE(JaEnglishGirl @ Apr 3 2008, 06:02 PM)

Drugs are gooooooooooooooood!!!

I wondered about that too....Can't see why some decide to be martyrs....

Unfortunatly my first (my son) was drug free. NOT by choice, the damn epidural didn't work! With my daughter the epidural worked, yahooooo!!!!!!

I had an idea.....I want to make a cd, but want to hear something I maybe would not have thought of myself. I would like each person to name a song (or however many you would like.) Hopefully we'll make a great cd and I could send it to whoever would like.

I love all types of music.

clairern

Apr 3 2008, 06:52 PM

QUOTE(Deyoungting @ Apr 3 2008, 08:37 AM)

Mawning Family!!

KEN IS HERE!!!!! He is watching me type this right now (hehehehehehehehehehe). He got in around 10:30 last night and FINALLY came out of customs at 11:30!!!! I just keep starring at him and giggling cyan't believe em reach!

He says "Hi" to you all and thanks you for holding down his ooman! Well we have some running around to do today!

I'll check-in with ya'll later

Have a bless-ed day!

Gill

Hey Gill, CONGRATS

I hope to be in your shoes one day.

Welcome to the good ole US of A KEN. I hope you will enjoy the new experience,

Marlita

Apr 3 2008, 06:53 PM

QUOTE(BelwinMills @ Apr 3 2008, 03:30 PM)

QUOTE(Islandwoman @ Apr 2 2008, 08:31 PM)

QUOTE(BelwinMills @ Apr 2 2008, 09:14 PM)

QUOTE(nannygirl82 @ Apr 2 2008, 06:50 PM)

QUOTE(Jonesie @ Apr 2 2008, 03:06 PM)

Congrats Tonisha on the approval and Gill on your fiance's arrival

Hey Brownskinn, I see you're hitting the books like me - I am so tired of school but I know this will pay off and help to provide a better life for the family.

JAX AND SHAUNA - I wish the both of you a (relatively) painless labor and delivery on your little princesses...Gavin is already looking women

so I might be calling you to set up talks of an arranged marriage *lol* just kidding

well i am not sure about painless...i just had my ultra sound and well....she is in the 90th percentile for growth and about 8.6 pounds already....my dr yesterday said she thinks i will go another 2 weeks....so if that is true and babies gain about a half pound a week....i don't even want to think about it...and the hair...OMG...her head is COVERD with hair and just blowing in the breeze

it was so cute!!!

We could make an arranged marriage.

Painless it must be if woman choose to have more than one. I will have a painless labor I will be asking for drugs. Doc said anytime next week until my do date she could pop out. If she is as big as Shaunas little one he said I will have a C-section. She has to be 8 pounds or less. We will see in two weeks at the ultra sound.

Shauna I can't believe you could see the hair how neat.

At work they threw me a shower. The staff got me a gift certificate to Target. I will be saving it for diapers.

Well I have 2 kids and "painless" is not a word I associate with either of them! However, the mind has a way of dulling that memory as time goes on so that you get lulled into having another one - LOL!! For my first I was drugs all the way, but then I really paid for it afterwards because it made recovery slower. With my 2nd I was totally natural - no drugs and I was begging to go home before 24 hrs was up. My advice is don't feel pressured to take the drugs because you are unsure of your pain tolerance (we are women so it is much higher tolerance than a mans!!) While it is a "pain" like no other, it really is not all that bad. And what a great gift you get for all the work!!!

Sorry but I will take drugs all the way. I am not one for pain. I will stay in the hospital as long as possible until I recover to. My insurance will be paying for everything. So I want to get better before I have to come home and be on my own cooking and all. I think everyone is different. Thanks for the advice.

Wow, you must have really good insurance. i always here that insurance only pays a certain amount and then it out of pocket...who is your insurance....will you have your own room on this insurance or have to share?

tnw

Apr 3 2008, 06:55 PM

QUOTE(Deyoungting @ Apr 1 2008, 05:28 PM)

QUOTE(Trelawny20853 @ Apr 1 2008, 06:26 PM)

QUOTE(Deyoungting @ Apr 1 2008, 06:05 PM)

QUOTE(sunnyja21 @ Apr 1 2008, 05:55 PM)

QUOTE(Mrs. Palmer @ Apr 1 2008, 05:43 PM)

Any news on Tonisha yet? The Embassy should be getting ready to close...

No word yet!! I sent her a text, but she may have left her cell at the hotel.

Gurl, my stomach is starting to knot! I don't know why I get so nervous...but it's like Ton-Ton is likkle sister and I NEED har fi git through! She has been working SO dyam hard towards it!! Positive vibes ya'll... AND PRAYERS!!!

C'MON TON-TON & DAVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TONISHA AND DAVE GOT THROUGH.....Thank the Lord! [/size] She said it was a breeze and the CO knew her from her pictures and her e-mails. My girl is so damn COOL and collect.

Oooooohhhhh ...THANK GOD!!!!!! To deh most high be the glory!!!!

[size="4"]CONGRATS TON-TON & DAVE!!!!

Thanks Lawny...guh home han rest now!

Hey All! THANKS FOR ALL THE ENCOURAGEMENT AND POSITIVE VIBES SENT MY WAY!

Me and Dave got thru around 3pm that day but I was too nervous and excited so I didn't start calling everyone till' 5pm!

It was like I forgot how to use my phone once we got outside the embassy!

Marlita

Apr 3 2008, 06:57 PM

QUOTE(JaEnglishGirl @ Apr 3 2008, 04:02 PM)

Drugs are gooooooooooooooood!!!

I wondered about that too....Can't see why some decide to be martyrs....

i hear that its the drugs that could cause complications but not sure. I don't think the women are trying to be brave or something i think it was a medical thing.

Marlita

Apr 3 2008, 06:59 PM

QUOTE(clairern @ Apr 3 2008, 04:47 PM)

QUOTE(Marlita @ Apr 3 2008, 03:15 PM)

QUOTE(Islandwoman @ Apr 3 2008, 08:44 AM)

QUOTE(shrewdgal @ Apr 3 2008, 10:50 AM)

QUOTE(sus @ Apr 3 2008, 10:24 AM)

Morning all!

Welcome to the US, Ken!!

WELCOME HOME KEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ok guys- I have two questions.
1) how much is the AOS fee?
2) I read on the USCIS website that the SO birth cert. has to have BOTH parent's names. My husbands is the certified long form but it does NOT have his father's name..... does this mean i am going to have trouble??

I thought you didn't have to go through AOS if you file IR1/CR1. Thought it was just for K-1/K3 visa.

QUOTE(Marlita @ Apr 3 2008, 12:13 PM)

QUOTE(Islandwoman @ Apr 3 2008, 08:44 AM)

QUOTE(shrewdgal @ Apr 3 2008, 10:50 AM)

QUOTE(sus @ Apr 3 2008, 10:24 AM)

Morning all!

Welcome to the US, Ken!!

WELCOME HOME KEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ok guys- I have two questions.
1) how much is the AOS fee?
2) I read on the USCIS website that the SO birth cert. has to have BOTH parent's names. My husbands is the certified long form but it does NOT have his father's name..... does this mean i am going to have trouble??

I thought you didn't have to go through AOS if you file IR1/CR1. Thought it was just for K-1/K3 visa.

In the CR1 route AOS means Avidavit of Support...not Adjustment of Status.n the CR1 route AOS means Avidavit of Support...not Adjustment of Status. Don't ask me why you have to PAY to tell NVC that you can support your spouse, but its a $70 fee. Got mine waiting to be sent off right now.

Lita, the $70 is the processing fee to review the AIS forms/package.

Man! They make you pay for everything!! basically its about $820 or so to do the CR1. Is it really over $1300 to do K1/K3

BelwinMills

Apr 3 2008, 07:09 PM

QUOTE(JaEnglishGirl @ Apr 3 2008, 06:02 PM)

Drugs are gooooooooooooooood!!!

I wondered about that too....Can't see why some decide to be martyrs....

I have had many surgical experiences and I love the drug button.