According to NVC it can up to 4-6 wks to recv the case from USCIS, but you can always go and see what they say.

I LIVE IN PALATINE

Welcome MsNelly!! It's definitely a Visa JOURNEY!!!

I KNOW ITS A JOURNEY BUT I AM READY

Question...

what would be a good gift for my friends new born baby? It's a little boy. I just have no idea what would be useful. I know that there are a couple of expecting mothering on the thread and I would like to know what they would like.

For those living in the Chicagoland area there is a Reggae Boat Party on Sat June 17th on the Odessey at Navy Pier. It's has 3 levels (Reggae, soca/calyso (sp), and hip/hop) and tickets are on sale at various carribean stores in Chicago. Many artists and DJ will be playing that night. I went to a couple of them and always had a nice time.

DID SHE HAVE A BABY SHOWER YET?

Yes, I couldn't make it. The baby was born on Monday. I have no idea what she already has.

GET THE MOM A GIFT TO A SPA SHE WILL REALLY NEED IT BECAUSE I BET SHE HAVE EVERYTHING

You could try calling her and asking her what she needs - useful gifts are diapers, gift certificate to a nearbye baby store, waterproof crib pads - not a mattress pad (I would use these when I laid my son on my bed just in case his diaper leaked and my friends loved it when I showed up to their house and used it if he fell asleep)

I agree with the idea of you calling her and seeing what else she needs....although, you can never go wrong with the stuff you know she'll always need...diapers, wipes, health kit, etc...

WELCOME TO THE JOURNEY MSNELLY....

FOR MY SHOWER A FRIEND GAVE THE THE BEST GIFT.. A HUGE WEEKENDER DIAPER BAD STUFFED WITH ONESIES, DIAPERS, SOOTHIE PACIFIER, WIPES, TRASH BAGS FOR DIAPERS, SOCKS, BLANKETS..IT WAS FABULOUS..I KEPT MOST OF THE STUFF IN THE CAR FOR THE TIMES WHEN IT CAME IN HANDY WITH ME FORGETTING TO PACK A BAG

BUT YOU CAN'T GO WRONG WITH DIAPERS, ONESIES, WIPES, BLANKETS, SOCKS.....I WAS A LITTLE FORTUNATE I HAD DIAPERS THAT LASTED TIL MY DAUGHTER WAS ABOUT 4 MTHS

Anna do you know how much it is? Is there anyway for us to get tickets way out here? Or should I ask my girlfriend who lives in Evanston to get some tickets? It sounds like fun !!


I hope Mindy reads this maybe she would want to go with Roy!! Miss ya girl!!

I hope it is Saturday June 16th!! I wouldn't be able to go on the 17th being fathers day.

It's actually Sat June 16th. It's the Father's Day VIP Boat Cruise. Check this website for the flyer. Click "enter" and then "events" to the right. Tickets are $60 for single entry & $100 for couples.

I wish I could go.

Question to those who already have their SO here in the states: What happens at the POE? I assume there is some questioning that takes place at some point...but what and where? and what if my SO has to take a connecting flight? does this take place at the connecting location or the final destination or both? Did any of you travel with your SO back here? any insight on this would be appreciated...

We aren't going my husband says to dangerous on a boat . I guess we will have to wait until July to see who is going to the Fest then. Oh well.

Have fun Anna

I remember a few years ago I went and the DJ said to rock the boat like the Titanic...it was crazy!!! The boat was moving side to side and I was getting nervous, thought we were going down.... Girl I can't swim so I would have been salty for real...

He said he watchs the news and has seen people die on party boats. I could rescue you I use to be a lifeguard back in the day.

ahhh the party boats...one was just like I had died...and went to heaven

Damn I'm bored

Glad to be at home, but it's got boring after a month

The POE is pretty short and sweet. Follow the signs and ask for clarification is confused. They will point you to the line you need to go through and then on to the little room for their mini interview...picture and prints. Yes, they do this at the first state you stop in after leaving Jamaica, whether that be a connecting city or your final destination. If you take a connecting, the final destination requires you to do nothing. I did travel to Jamaica and come back with him. Wanted to be at the party with all his friends and family the night before.

can someone tell me what's the fisrt fee is to get started

Intial fee is $170 I believe.....

well it was i think 130. but sometime in june they are going to up it to something like 300 i think...let me do some searching to get the info for you

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

Filing a K-1 fiancée visa, which currently costs $170, will cost $455.


http://www.asianjournal.com/?c=129&a=18123

i also read some where the uscis was going to have a news confrence about this on the 10of May but it was cancelled...so i am not sure when the new fees will happen...but soon i would think

Happy Friday Everyone

Hey everybody!! I have a question: Who do I call about clarification in regards to being able to file for the CR-1 visa BEFORE Gregory's eligibility to receive a visa comes around...since I originally assumed that we wouldn't even be able to apply for a visa until 2009, I hadn't given it much thought. However with this new info, I guess it wouldn't hurt to ask. After all, receiving the visa (in hand) and applying for one could be construed as two different things...if so, then maybe we could start the filing process late next year...

You know when I read about you waiting to file for 3 years, I thought that was correct as well because of WHY he was denied. Even though many people have said file the CR-1 before that 3 years, I am still wondering.

Hi Belly's Girl.....

I don't think you can refile before the 3 years. When our denial came through (for the same thing)...I was going to try the other route...and spoke to 3 attorney's...and they all said that it doesn't change the outcome of the prior denial. I'm sure there are lawyers out there that will take the case for the cash....but I would be very careful. Good luck! And best wishes on the upcoming wedding!

Hi Jilly. Where have you been?

thanks everyone guess i better get started

Hey JG! Been busy. Baseball season for my son has started and work has been keeping me out of trouble.

How are you doing?

Hey JamaicaDiva!! I saw you on here.....and keep in mind...school is out soon....so we'll need to hit TOP or WH or Taste soon.

Hi Ms Nelly....

You a ChiTown gal too! I'm in Schaumburg! There are a quite a few from the Chicagoland area. Good luck with your journey. This site is great. Although my JA Man never made it up here (yet)....you're going to make some great connections here.

I'm good. We're good. Don't know if you saw it or not on those other sites; but Andre got his driver's license. Scariest thing ever. Scariest driver I've ever been in the car with.

Yah, busy here too. Glad to hear all is well with you.

ROFL!!!!!! I can't even imagine!!!! Nor do I ever want to be in St Louis again! Then again...him and I in a car regardless of where we were could be very scary. (A newly licensed Jamaican and Jilly Bean's GPS skills is a very scary thought)

wow i am in palatine why ur guy never made it? and so far from what i read everyone seem real cool

We'll have to hit some places since you're so close. Anna/Nyseness is in Evanston and I don't get to see her much. But JamaicaDiva and I hook up a likkle bit.

My guy didn't make it b/c his visa got denied for testing positive for marijuana on his medical exam. Banned for 3 years.

sorry to hear that i wouldnt mind hooking up just lt me know when and where

WTH????? I replied. Let me try it again.

You just made me spit Diet Pepsi all over my computer screen with your last comment. I really do miss you, Jilly. Need to try and get up there again soon. D-Rock's been asking here and there too.

Thanks! Everyting happens for a reason. Plus...the ban is up in April 2008....time flies when your having fun.

LOL!!! Hopefully it didn't come out of your nose!

Just let me know when you and Jomo hitting the Chi again. I'll make sure I get the directions straight this time. Plus....its sounds like we'd have more JA/US in our link up this time around.

right april will be here before u know it

so how often do u visit him

I am from Huskie country the farthest western suburb there is from Chi town. Only if I can get my hubby out to these few Carribean events to meet up with people. He says he wants to take a break from his roots at first and enjoy what IL has to offer like deep dish pizza. Lordie Lordie That is cool with me though!!

bye guys
off to ja for a week.

i'm still at work because i'm waiting for doctors letter which states i have no complications so I can board the plane.