Minfay
Mar 6 2006, 04:45 PM
Darah -- they reply when they feel like it -- or not. I think I sent them a total of five e:mails -- only got an answer to one of them -- it was the first one I sent. Good Luck!!
Jamie -- So glad to hear everything went well. Happy Birthday!!!
Yaads
Mar 6 2006, 05:19 PM
Darah~ I had a fair amount of luck emailing the embassy. I found that providing as much information in my emails as possible got me a better response. Also I emailed the same message over and over til I think they got sick of me and replied just so I would leave them alone

Have you heard/learned anything new with your case?
Sbys
Mar 6 2006, 06:44 PM
Happy Birthday Jamie

And I'm glad you are done with biometrics. Doesn't sound like a fun day, at least it's over. I hope the EAD follows quickly.
Joanna - same with me - I brought online copies of my bank statements.
nyseness
Mar 6 2006, 06:59 PM
Happy Birthday Jamie!!!
jkb919
Mar 6 2006, 07:15 PM
Good evening everyone,
Happy B-day Jamie
Well i am going to try to call the embassy this week (wish me luck) to see if packet 3 is being mailed out, I sure hope it is, I called his friend this evening to ask if she had got it yet and she said no, she has been checking her mail everyday for it. She asked if she could go down to the embassy and get it, I told her I was not sure that I will ask when I call, she said that she would go to the embassy and got it if they will let her pick it....I dont think they will let someone other then the benificerary pick it up...does anyone know if they will allow this?
Hope everyone has a great week!!
Joanna
Jamaica to CT
Mar 6 2006, 07:15 PM
Welcome Tenika.
Michele
Minfay
Mar 6 2006, 07:17 PM
Anna (or shall we call you skinny) -- How is your mouth feeling?
jkb919
Mar 6 2006, 09:33 PM
Ok Ladies,
I need some prayers, today I am kinda depressed, I really want to get packet 3 soon. Waiting for NOA2 was stressful but I delt with it OK. The thing that is bothering me is that if Adrian was in JA he could have already picked up the packet and turned in the DS230 form and we would be on our way, but since he is on the ship he cannot go get it, I feel like telling him to quit his job on the ship on Sunday when they are in California and go back to JA to take care of things, the only thing is we really dont have the money for him not to be working for a couple months, I mean we could get by but I dont want to have to struggle.
I just wish that they have not changed the rules and make it mandatory that they go to the embassy to pick it up...I did notice that last month that guy Robert that has posted a couple times recieved his in the mail!!!!!!
Ok I am through venting now!!
Minfay
Mar 6 2006, 10:55 PM
Joanna --
I am here to try to talk you off the ledge.....don't worry. This is going to be the hardest time for you.....just hang in there.
Packet 3 will arrive -- the Jamaican mail system sucks!! Roy went there with the DS-230 and and they wouldn't give it to him......it did eventually come in the mail.....
Do you have everything else ready to go for when it arrives? Don't let Adrian quit his job.....everything comes in due time. I know, I know.....easy for me to say.....BUT, I was sitting in your spot just a few short months ago. Now, Roy is sitting across from me eating Hershey Kisses. Everything in due time....
jkb919
Mar 7 2006, 01:28 AM
QUOTE(Minfay @ Mar 6 2006, 10:55 PM)

Joanna --
I am here to try to talk you off the ledge.....don't worry. This is going to be the hardest time for you.....just hang in there.
Packet 3 will arrive -- the Jamaican mail system sucks!! Roy went there with the DS-230 and and they wouldn't give it to him......it did eventually come in the mail.....
Do you have everything else ready to go for when it arrives? Don't let Adrian quit his job.....everything comes in due time. I know, I know.....easy for me to say.....BUT, I was sitting in your spot just a few short months ago. Now, Roy is sitting across from me eating Hershey Kisses. Everything in due time.... 
Thanks Mindy for talking me off the ledge

I feel better now, i just talked to Adrian a little bit ago and he said the same thing "everything comes in due time".
Yes I have almost everything ready, I dont have the letter from my employer yet I was waiting till closer to time I didnt want it to be too outdated....When I saw Adrian last Sunday I had the DS230 form filled out and he signed it, so it is ready to be sent to the embassy as soon as we recieve packet 3.
Anyway thanks for the encouragement!!!
Joanna
Jamaica to CT
Mar 7 2006, 05:28 AM
Hang in there Joanna; don't let discouragement get you down. You know how the Jamaican embassy works from everyone's past experiences and eventually things will start happening for you.
Minfay
Mar 7 2006, 09:29 AM
Joanna --
You and Adrian are all Roy has been talking about since last night. He thinks the same thing....just calm down and everything "soon come!"
The Embassy is the Embassy.....don't ever expect them to do what you think they should do. We are all here for you and none of us are going anywhere....you just go ahead and vent whenever you feel the need!!
doodle
Mar 7 2006, 09:47 AM
Mindy...did you see my coverletters that I posted last week? I know they were late, but I wanted to make sure you saw them.
D
sjb1221
Mar 7 2006, 09:49 AM
Good morning. We made it back safely.
Best wishes to Mindy & Roy
Congrats to Jill & Lake on your approval.
Keep up the good work Anna.
Everyone enjoy your Tuesday.
Happy Belated Birthday Jamie
jkb919
Mar 7 2006, 11:29 AM
QUOTE(Minfay @ Mar 7 2006, 09:29 AM)

Joanna --
You and Adrian are all Roy has been talking about since last night. He thinks the same thing....just calm down and everything "soon come!"
The Embassy is the Embassy.....don't ever expect them to do what you think they should do. We are all here for you and none of us are going anywhere....you just go ahead and vent whenever you feel the need!!
Thanks Mindy and Roy
I guess I was just tired and having a bad day yesterday, I am better today. I am going to try and call the embassy today and see if they have put it in the mail.
OK ENOUGH ABOUT ME WERE ARE YOU GUYS PICTURES...MINDY AND ROY!!!!!!
sjb1221 - Welcome back, did you have a great trip?
eric_drewry
Mar 7 2006, 12:08 PM
QUOTE(jkb919 @ Mar 7 2006, 11:29 AM)

QUOTE(Minfay @ Mar 7 2006, 09:29 AM)

Joanna --
You and Adrian are all Roy has been talking about since last night. He thinks the same thing....just calm down and everything "soon come!"
The Embassy is the Embassy.....don't ever expect them to do what you think they should do. We are all here for you and none of us are going anywhere....you just go ahead and vent whenever you feel the need!!
Thanks Mindy and Roy
I guess I was just tired and having a bad day yesterday, I am better today. I am going to try and call the embassy today and see if they have put it in the mail.
OK ENOUGH ABOUT ME WERE ARE YOU GUYS PICTURES...MINDY AND ROY!!!!!!
sjb1221 - Welcome back, did you have a great trip?
Well it looks like I will be going back to the Island for a couple weeks to get the call center in New Kingston back up. Now to call the embassy and try to get an interview for my wife while I'm already in JA. Should be a fun one, if I can even get through.
AnnTaylor
Mar 7 2006, 01:07 PM
QUOTE(thndrdancr @ Mar 5 2006, 03:51 PM)

Well good afternoon all,
Congrats to Mindy and Roy and sorry bout your being sick on the wedding night. That has to suck. I encountered a glitch in mine as I had a polyscopy (sp) the day before ours, so the doc told me NO FUN for at least 2 weeks. I must say, hubby was very understanding bout it all, they offered to postpone, but I HATE going in and I think I would have chickened out entirely if I had had to go back. So...some wedding night, or even honeymoon, huh! We just waited couple weeks while I got our paperwork together and THEN we went off and spent some time together. I will never live that one down tho. Lake said he always hated how the Hindu religion made the brides go back home for a week after the wedding, well he had it WORSE!
So good news guys, we got APPROVED at the interview. I really wasnt as nervous as I thought, and Lake SAID he wasnt but he sure squirmed a lot on the car ride up.

I tell you tho, usually driving in Omaha makes me nervous, I was not the LEAST bit nervous...about the traffic anyway.
The lady was really very nice and even tho we had only credit cards as financial evidence, I kept handing her other stuff and that must have made the dif. She even stamped his passport, and told us she was going to approve us and we should get the green card in about 3 weeks.
Thanks to all of you, I couldnt have done it without you and I do mean that seriously, this forum provides SO much information.
Thanks all
Jill
Congratulations. Tell me what questions and information you took for the interview.
nyseness
Mar 7 2006, 01:41 PM
QUOTE(Minfay @ Mar 6 2006, 06:17 PM)

Anna (or shall we call you skinny) -- How is your mouth feeling?
Hi All,
It's better but I still can't eat a lot of things. I got so tired of eating chicken so I cooked some curry goat w/boiled bananas, plaintain, irish potatoes, & dumplins (for my daughter). It's the only thing soft on my teeth and I'm not able to eat rice yet. Thanks for asking and girl I ain't skinny yet but I need a whole new wardrobe.
Minfay
Mar 7 2006, 02:53 PM
Anna --
I think you are skinny if you need a whole new wardrobe. Keep up the good work -- you are my hero. You are very successfully sending all your lost weight down to me.....
Eric & Joanna --
Any luck with the Embassy?
Darah --
Yes, thank you very much. I used both letters -- yours and Jamie's. I am done with my "packets" Just waiting for the Marriage Certificate, the passport photos (getting those tomorrow) and the Vaccination Supplement (Dr on Friday). Thank you, again!!sjb --
Welcome back. Hope you guys had a wonderful time!!Regarding the pictures --
I am waiting for my friend (with the digital camera) to send them to me. I will see her again tonight and bug her about it. I promise
Rhonda is coming home -- this will end the VJ quiet spell
eric_drewry
Mar 7 2006, 03:07 PM
QUOTE(Minfay @ Mar 7 2006, 02:53 PM)

Anna --
I think you are skinny if you need a whole new wardrobe. Keep up the good work -- you are my hero. You are very successfully sending all your lost weight down to me.....
Eric & Joanna --
Any luck with the Embassy?
Darah --
Yes, thank you very much. I used both letters -- yours and Jamie's. I am done with my "packets" Just waiting for the Marriage Certificate, the passport photos (getting those tomorrow) and the Vaccination Supplement (Dr on Friday). Thank you, again!!sjb --
Welcome back. Hope you guys had a wonderful time!!Regarding the pictures --
I am waiting for my friend (with the digital camera) to send them to me. I will see her again tonight and bug her about it. I promise
Rhonda is coming home -- this will end the VJ quiet spell

After 45 minutes of a ringing phone, and most people in my office questioning what was going on what I found was, Nickiesha does not have an interview date yet, and they have schedulede April. I was told that I should check with the information desk at the embassy when I arrive as they may be able to do something. (Like someone is really going to cancel)
doodle
Mar 7 2006, 04:36 PM
eric-
can you disclose what company you work for...i'm curious how to get a job that involves going to JA?
eric_drewry
Mar 7 2006, 04:40 PM
QUOTE(doodle @ Mar 7 2006, 04:36 PM)

eric-
can you disclose what company you work for...i'm curious how to get a job that involves going to JA?
TeleServices Direct, a telemarketing company. I met my wife back in 2002, when I was running our Montego Bay call center.
Ms Squitto
Mar 7 2006, 04:44 PM
Hey VJ Family
Darah, I got a few responses from the embassy emails. I must've sent 15 emails and received 3 responses, but hey it's better than nothing
Rita, love the new pics!
Tenika, gotta love vermont. Your case is moving pretty fast! Congrats
Joanna, like the other said, everything happens in due time. I brought copies of my statements they never even asked for it
mindy, where are the pics chica???? (Dont sleep on the white rum it's the magic cure

)
Jill, congrats on your approval
ChristineJames
Mar 7 2006, 05:28 PM
Hey Everyone!!!! Since I have nothing to talk about with regards to my visa or a relationship with a Jamaican......I do have something to say.......I'LL BE IN JA IN 11 DAYS!!!!!!! Boy or boy....I can't wait. Can you tell I'm excited????
Minfay
Mar 7 2006, 05:41 PM
QUOTE(Ms Squitto @ Mar 7 2006, 03:44 PM)

(Dont sleep on the white rum it's the magic cure

)
Uh-OH......The magic cure for what????
jkb919
Mar 7 2006, 05:53 PM
Well I tried for 1 1/2 hours today to call the embassy and never got through...Oh well I just hope Ann Marie (Adrians friend) calls this week with good news that she got packet 3 and has fed ex'ed it to me, I have the DS230 form filled out signed by Adrian and ready to go....
Eric - I sent you an e-mail did you get it?
Joanna
Mindy ~ I think the last few days you have taken Rhondas place, you have been very chatty
....(and yes Rhonda I am calling you chatty
)
Jamaica to CT
Mar 7 2006, 07:06 PM
QUOTE(ChristineJames @ Mar 7 2006, 05:28 PM)

Hey Everyone!!!! Since I have nothing to talk about with regards to my visa or a relationship with a Jamaican......I do have something to say.......I'LL BE IN JA IN 11 DAYS!!!!!!! Boy or boy....I can't wait. Can you tell I'm excited????

...we can tell you're very excited.
Go ahead, rub it in Jill

. I think that Kelly's next, then me. I'm going next month!!!
Welcome back Shemanya-how was your trip?
Michele
QUOTE(Minfay @ Mar 7 2006, 05:41 PM)

QUOTE(Ms Squitto @ Mar 7 2006, 03:44 PM)

(Dont sleep on the white rum it's the magic cure

)
Uh-OH......The magic cure for what????I want to know too.
QUOTE(eric_drewry @ Mar 7 2006, 03:07 PM)

After 45 minutes of a ringing phone, and most people in my office questioning what was going on what I found was, Nickiesha does not have an interview date yet, and they have schedulede April. I was told that I should check with the information desk at the embassy when I arrive as they may be able to do something. (Like someone is really going to cancel)
Hopefully something will happen for you soon Eric, we're all pulling for you. It would be great if you could get a date while you're there. If not can you get an extension for your job to stay a little longer, or delay your arrival. Just a thought...
Hi Denise
brownnskinn
Mar 7 2006, 07:09 PM
Congrats Roy and Mindy.
Congrats Anna on the weight loss.
Shamonya how was JA?? David is finally getting home sick.
The embassy responds like everyone said when they feel like it.
Everyone else with great news congrats.
Everyone have a good week

Hi
eric_drewry
Mar 7 2006, 07:35 PM
[[/quote]
Hopefully something will happen for you soon Eric, we're all pulling for you. It would be great if you could get a date while you're there. If not can you get an extension for your job to stay a little longer, or delay your arrival. Just a thought...
Hi Denise
[/quote]
If extending my time on the Island come close to having a possibility to end this turmoil once and for all, I do have another weeks vacation left. Though I planned to use it for the interview when it happened anyway. At the office, they know what is going on... and they are more than willing to help.
We shall see, I am the Corporate Jamaican lol... Actually my Mom is from Jamaica and I have Dual Citizenship. Depending on how the startup goes, it's hard to say how long I could be there.
I could be leaving as early as next week.
Worst thing that can happen is it will be a free trip to see the wife. Can't complain....
Jamaica to CT
Mar 7 2006, 07:41 PM
QUOTE(eric_drewry @ Mar 7 2006, 07:35 PM)

We shall see, I am the Corporate Jamaican lol... Actually my Mom is from Jamaica and I have Dual Citizenship. Depending on how the startup goes, it's hard to say how long I could be there.
I could be leaving as early as next week.
Worst thing that can happen is it will be a free trip to see the wife. Can't complain....

that's always a good thing!
sjb1221
Mar 7 2006, 08:13 PM
Our trip was wonderful. Damien was so happy to see his family and friends. We spent quality time together - it felt like we fell in love all over again. We had dinner with my mother, aunt and Damien's father and brothers - it was very nice. He was a little emotional at the airport. He made out of JA with no problems with the AP but they made him wait 45 minutes in Fort Lauderdale so we missed our flight to DC - after waiting in line for almost an hour because part of the airport was closed so 6 international flights landed at the same time. US Airways booked us on the next flight with no problems. I miss JA already.
Jamaica to CT
Mar 8 2006, 05:31 AM
QUOTE(sjb1221 @ Mar 7 2006, 08:13 PM)

Our trip was wonderful. Damien was so happy to see his family and friends. We spent quality time together - it felt like we fell in love all over again. We had dinner with my mother, aunt and Damien's father and brothers - it was very nice. He was a little emotional at the airport. He made out of JA with no problems with the AP but they made him wait 45 minutes in Fort Lauderdale so we missed our flight to DC - after waiting in line for almost an hour because part of the airport was closed so 6 international flights landed at the same time. US Airways booked us on the next flight with no problems. I miss JA already.
Awww. What a great trip you and Damien had. I know what you mean about missing Jamaica; even without any familial connections I feel like it's my second home. It has a vibe like no other place I've been to in this world. You're going back again this summer right?
jkb919
Mar 8 2006, 07:01 AM
Good Morning everyone,
Well I am at work (as usual)...geeesss I am working 72 hours this week

..but i guess I cannot complain I can sure use the money. I was going to try and call the embassy today but the position I am working at work today would not allow me to sit on hold for hours, I am answering 911 calls today so I guess it would not be a good idea to be on hold with the embassy and not answer the 911 calls

...at my work sometimes I work a radio channel and assist the firefighters when they are on emergency calls and then other days I answer 911 calls, when I work the radio channels I have more free time to make phone calls....
well anyway enough about my job...hope everyone has a great day!!!!
Until later, Joanna
Minfay
Mar 8 2006, 09:41 AM
QUOTE(jkb919 @ Mar 7 2006, 04:53 PM)

Mindy ~ I think the last few days you have taken Rhondas place, you have been very chatty
....(and yes Rhonda I am calling you chatty
) Joanna --
You are just TOOOOOO funny today!!! My boss (mother) is in Mexico so I have nobody "breathing" over me. Rhonda is home now so I can go back to being quiet
Rhonda --
WELCOME HOME!!Squitto --
PLEASE tell me about the rum!!sjb --
So happy you and Damien had a good time. I know this trip was a long time coming. When you planning on going back?
jkb919
Mar 8 2006, 10:35 AM
OK ladies,
Sorry for the all the questioning, but you have "been there done this". For the I-134 Is it too early to get a letter from my employer and a letter from the bank, or should I wait till we get an interview date?
Joanna
sjb1221
Mar 8 2006, 10:45 AM
[/quote]Awww. What a great trip you and Damien had. I know what you mean about missing Jamaica; even without any familial connections I feel like it's my second home. It has a vibe like no other place I've been to in this world. You're going back again this summer right?
[/quote]
We're going back in July for the Sumfest. My cousin and I are planning to take the kids Memorial day weekend. I hope Damien will be able to go (depending on his job). Both trips are short so hopefully we'll get a long one later in the year.
rhondapayter
Mar 8 2006, 10:49 AM
Hey everybody
I'm back from my trip and back to work. I'm going to try to catch up now
Yaads
Mar 8 2006, 10:52 AM
Fishergirl
Mar 8 2006, 11:01 AM
QUOTE(rhondapayter @ Mar 8 2006, 10:49 AM)

Hey everybody
I'm back from my trip and back to work. I'm going to try to catch up now

WELCOME BACK!Lee
QUOTE(Jme3584 @ Mar 8 2006, 10:52 AM)

Good Morning!!!
Wanted to share the good news...Praise God!
Congratulations!!!
Lee
Jamaica to CT
Mar 8 2006, 11:03 AM
QUOTE(Jme3584 @ Mar 8 2006, 10:52 AM)


congratulations Jamie and Andre!
Welcome home Rhonda- how was your trip? How did you like the DR? I'm considering a trip there later this
spring.
sjb1221
Mar 8 2006, 11:05 AM
Congrats Andre

Welcome back Rhonda.
Yaads
Mar 8 2006, 11:06 AM
QUOTE(Jamaica to CT @ Mar 7 2006, 04:41 PM)

QUOTE(eric_drewry @ Mar 7 2006, 07:35 PM)

We shall see, I am the Corporate Jamaican lol... Actually my Mom is from Jamaica and I have Dual Citizenship. Depending on how the startup goes, it's hard to say how long I could be there.
I could be leaving as early as next week.
Worst thing that can happen is it will be a free trip to see the wife. Can't complain....

that's always a good thing!
EXACTLY!!!

Good Luck with your case Eric...I hope you are able to get an interview while you are there
rhondapayter
Mar 8 2006, 11:11 AM
QUOTE(jkb919 @ Mar 1 2006, 12:14 PM)

I have a feeling it is going to be quiet in here this week since Rhonda wont be here....we need to really talk alot so she will come back and have a lot of pages to read

LOL
Joanna, you are so bad

I'm still catching up............
jkb919
Mar 8 2006, 11:34 AM
Welcome back Rhonda..
CONGRATS Jamie and Andre!!! Good luck job hunting soon
Sbys
Mar 8 2006, 12:29 PM
Welcome back Shemonya! Hope you guys had a great time
QUOTE(sjb1221 @ Mar 7 2006, 08:49 AM)

Good morning. We made it back safely.
Welcome Back
QUOTE(rhondapayter @ Mar 8 2006, 09:49 AM)

Hey everybody
I'm back from my trip and back to work. I'm going to try to catch up now

And congrats Jamie & Andre!!!!
jkb919
Mar 8 2006, 01:24 PM
Where is everyone today!!!!
rhondapayter
Mar 8 2006, 01:37 PM
QUOTE(sjb1221 @ Mar 2 2006, 11:23 AM)

QUOTE(Dee&Dav @ Mar 2 2006, 11:02 AM)

David is watching Superman for the 4th time, like it's his 1st.... drive's me insane

, it dosen't matter what movie he'll watch it over and over, He's yelling at the screen, like he dosen't know whats going to happen next

Keeps asking me to watch with him, It's the very first one to make it so bad, I don't have to tell you how many times I've seen superman 1.

I feel your pain

Some Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays - I'm stuck watching WWE wrestling and the NBA channel almost every night. I REALLY dislike watching them both. But he has to watch Will & Grace with me or a Lifetime movie

Ditto

Tony is obsessed with action movies - anything with Jet Li or Jackie Chan or the James Bond movies - he will watch them over and over again

Drives me crazy! The only night I get the remote control is on Sundays to watch Desperate Housewives & Grey's Anatomy! Usually, the rest of the week I sit with him but I read a book or magazine
Jamaicagyaldat
Mar 8 2006, 01:50 PM
Alright everyone!! Hello!! Did you think I fell off the face off the earth!!! Oneil and I are good. He is adjusting to everything pretty well. He even loves the cold! Can you imagine. Sometimes I have to tell him to where a warmer coat, but he says he is fine in the lighter one!! Meanwhile I am freezing! Actually, its been warm here in Minnesota for this time of year.
So help me understand something! AOS. Do you have to send in the EAD with the AOS package. If you dont sent it in is it going to be forever until you get approved to work??? I am just thinking do I have to pay another $180.00 when the work Auth would be approved with the AOS. I am confused, probably because I have done this before and it was different then.
And whoever is in MN, how long did it take to get an EAD approval?
doodle
Mar 8 2006, 02:48 PM
Jamie and Andre....
YES!
I love it. I'm so happy for you both. Let us know how the job hunting goes.
Go out and celebrate. and remember...you have so much more coming your way.
jkb919
Mar 8 2006, 03:20 PM
Well I finally got through to the embassy and they said that since I already have the DS-230 form filled out and signed by Adrian to over night it to them and they will set an interview date, as Eric already said they have already made April interviews so I will probally get a May date
They said they mailed packet 3 out on Fed. 21st and that people are having problems not recieving them in the mail, but she did say that someone can go and pick it up for him, which is a good thing.
So tonight I am going to Fed ex to get the DS230 form on its way to JA...
I am happy now...a few more months and he will be here....I know you all know how I feel.
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