VisaJourney.com > Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)

Ms Squitto

May 23 2007, 03:52 PM

QUOTE(AlienUKGirl @ May 23 2007, 02:42 AM)

QUOTE(Ms Squitto @ May 22 2007, 09:34 PM)

I have a minor rant...just when I thought we were completely done with visa crap...I found out that my husband needs another. We were planning on spending 3 weeks trekking across Europe at the end of the summer. We were going to start in London - come to find out, he needs a visa to enter the UK. Not only that, but it costs $132. I haven't looked into the other countries that we wanted to visit, but i'm sure we'll have to apply for a separate visa for each country. That will significantly add to the cost of what is already an expensive tour.

Dammit, I feel like this damn immigration business is a burden that I'd rather not deal with. AARRRRRGH!!!

~rant over~

Sorry to hear

Once he's eligible for citizenship have him file ASAP, that way no extra charges...
Depending on which countries in Europe you are going to, you can apply for a Schengen visa, that covers 15 of the 25 all for one price rather than having to apply seperately....Here's a link
http://www.eurovisa.info/BackgroundInfo.htm

this is great, thanks so much!!

Marlita

May 23 2007, 09:49 PM

QUOTE(nyseness @ May 23 2007, 10:20 AM)

QUOTE(Marlita @ May 22 2007, 11:50 PM)

QUOTE(nyseness @ May 22 2007, 05:19 PM)

QUOTE(BelwinMills @ May 22 2007, 07:10 PM)

QUOTE(nyseness @ May 22 2007, 07:07 PM)

QUOTE(BelwinMills @ May 22 2007, 06:36 PM)

Yes they take one at the interview. We only have one left. That we need to use for my new soc card and passport.

I would apply for the CR1 visa with the copy your minster gives you that day of your marriage. Photocopy it and send it in. That saved us a good 3 months on waiting for the marriage licenses.

the size how much it will cost. He usualy recieved the mail in 5 days.

Jax I spoke to a couple of other ppl and both recv'd a RFE for not having the original marriage cert. I think it just depends on the IMO but I wouldn't risk it.

Then I wonder why I didn't get an RFE for that? It still would of saved me time if I got an RFE because we had to wait three months. The congressman said it was fine. I think it doesn't hurt to try.

I think it's b/c you had the "hook up". Your congressman was able to stamp your petition and I know for a fact congressional services are normally priority over everyone else. Also if she's in JA it shouldnt' take that long to get the marriage cert. It only took us 2 wks but took him to some time to send it to me.

Nysness, did you expedite your certificate to get it in 2 weeks or did you just go the normal route? i will be in JA for 4 weeks after my wedding, so if we can save money by having it sent to the JA address and still get it in 2 weeks I'd do that.

Honestly I'm not sure I want to say yes...because I was stressing the Pastor about it and he kept saying yes, yes. Javon was like (jeez calm down).

But I knew once I was on the plane and back home he was on his own. I knew he could handle it BUT I'm a pessimist so YOU KNOW how that goes.

We paid a total of $17K JD for the entire wedding which included the ceremony and two original marrige certificates.

Are you getting married at a resort or in church? Church weddings seem to get them quicker b/c they dont' have to go thru the extra tape. I know our pastor is also a JP b/c there was a few things we needed him to notarize. You should be able to pick up the certificate instead of having it mailed. The church wasn't far from the house.

Ok I spoke to Javon the marrige cert was regular processing. He said the expediated service was an add'l $7000K for 3 days so we didn't do it b/c our funds were low.

I'm getting married in a local church not a hotel, so hopefully the Pastor can assist us in getting the certificates faster. I know the resorts hike up the fees also, and its much less to get married as a local in a local church. Something like $20 US for the certificate and the pastor is obviously free but we will definitely pay him something.

morantbaygirl

May 24 2007, 12:04 PM

It's so slow today can't wait for this three day weekend

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Hello yardie family

luvtravlin

May 24 2007, 12:57 PM

QUOTE(AlienUKGirl @ May 23 2007, 03:04 AM)

QUOTE(Denden @ May 22 2007, 09:54 PM)

Mine as well, it's unfornunate, cause hubby would not even call his mother on mothers day, not even on a day to day basis to check to see how's doing, says it too depressing because no matter how much money he sends it's not enough. He sent money to his father because he knew he woudn't blow it instead used it in the household to help them both, his mother was upset cause she felt like the money should have gone to her. Supposed ly called all the family talking all theis stuff about hose he'smaking all this money and not taking care of her

I want to say where was she when he was walking around bare footed cause he didn't even have shoes to put on his feet :blush:This lady has a lot of guilt about giving him away when he was little. The two times I met her, she would cry cause she feels, or at least she told me that she was sorry for how she treated him when he was little, but when you talk to her it's a differnent story.

Males me mad to hear stories like this......Heard so many instances where the so called 'parent' treats the child so badly growing up and yet as soon as they go abroad they feel their son/daugher owes them something.....What is frustrating is that often even though the son/daughter recognises the bad treatment, they often still feel because their parent brought them into the world, they should help.

This is probably our BIGGEST challenge (next to finances--which goes hand in hand). Craig's mother calls EVERY Wed night (starting at 10:30pm)/Thurs morning (starting at 6am) and then just keeps calling until he answers....... asking for money!!! I blocked her from calling the house phone (because it's also my business line) because she calls at ALL hours saying it's an emergency!! She works too ! Craig will NOT be honest and tell her that he's not working, he just keeps promising her which in turn makes her call a million times.

She "left" him when she was little (grandmother raised him) and came back into his life about 7 yrs ago. She's a nice person.....but.......the calling JUST for money drives ME absoLUTELY crazy !!!!!!!! Then he feels extreeeeeemely guilty and then takes that out on me, which is SO not right !!!! I said after we pay our bills, etc etc and if money "fits" into the budget, than we can send money...but do NOT promise it !!!

I told him JUST BE HONEST !!! It's frustrating as all get out. She's the only one that calls and asks for money. Most of his closest relatives and friends are here in the states. I know that it's hard and a struggle, but we have "our" struggles here to !!!

If she could ONLY call to see how he (we) are doing..............different story!!!

luvtravlin

May 24 2007, 12:59 PM

QUOTE(morantbaygirl @ May 24 2007, 01:04 PM)

It's so slow today can't wait for this three day weekend

.
Hello yardie family

My son has a soccer tournament in Virginia, all weekend. We'll be staying down there at my friends house, also cat sitting while they go to Florida. They have a hot tub....will be nice and relaxing, I hope!!

JaEnglishGirl

May 24 2007, 01:49 PM

QUOTE(luvtravlin @ May 24 2007, 06:57 PM)

This is probably our BIGGEST challenge (next to finances--which goes hand in hand). Craig's mother calls EVERY Wed night (starting at 10:30pm)/Thurs morning (starting at 6am) and then just keeps calling until he answers....... asking for money!!! I blocked her from calling the house phone (because it's also my business line) because she calls at ALL hours saying it's an emergency!! She works too ! Craig will NOT be honest and tell her that he's not working, he just keeps promising her which in turn makes her call a million times.

She "left" him when she was little (grandmother raised him) and came back into his life about 7 yrs ago. She's a nice person.....but.......the calling JUST for money drives ME absoLUTELY crazy !!!!!!!! Then he feels extreeeeeemely guilty and then takes that out on me, which is SO not right !!!! I said after we pay our bills, etc etc and if money "fits" into the budget, than we can send money...but do NOT promise it !!!

I told him JUST BE HONEST !!! It's frustrating as all get out. She's the only one that calls and asks for money. Most of his closest relatives and friends are here in the states. I know that it's hard and a struggle, but we have "our" struggles here to !!!

If she could ONLY call to see how he (we) are doing..............different story!!!

It may be hard for Craig to 'admit' he isn't working, he may want to spin his mother this picture of him doing really well in the US etc etc....Hope it's HIS phone she calls! She may also think that he's able to afford it, I remember when I first came back to England, I never imagined anyone here WASN'T rich by Jamaican standards.

I stopped giving out my house phone to ANYONE in Jamaica years ago lol....I have a Sony Ericsson here, have had them for years because they have a feature that screens calls. You can add the names in your phonebook to groups, then add the groups to your allowed list, anyone else calling goes STRAIGHT to voicemail!!

Jomo's girl

May 24 2007, 01:54 PM

QUOTE(luvtravlin @ May 24 2007, 12:57 PM)

QUOTE(AlienUKGirl @ May 23 2007, 03:04 AM)

QUOTE(Denden @ May 22 2007, 09:54 PM)

Mine as well, it's unfornunate, cause hubby would not even call his mother on mothers day, not even on a day to day basis to check to see how's doing, says it too depressing because no matter how much money he sends it's not enough. He sent money to his father because he knew he woudn't blow it instead used it in the household to help them both, his mother was upset cause she felt like the money should have gone to her. Supposed ly called all the family talking all theis stuff about hose he'smaking all this money and not taking care of her

I want to say where was she when he was walking around bare footed cause he didn't even have shoes to put on his feet :blush:This lady has a lot of guilt about giving him away when he was little. The two times I met her, she would cry cause she feels, or at least she told me that she was sorry for how she treated him when he was little, but when you talk to her it's a differnent story.

Males me mad to hear stories like this......Heard so many instances where the so called 'parent' treats the child so badly growing up and yet as soon as they go abroad they feel their son/daugher owes them something.....What is frustrating is that often even though the son/daughter recognises the bad treatment, they often still feel because their parent brought them into the world, they should help.

This is probably our BIGGEST challenge (next to finances--which goes hand in hand). Craig's mother calls EVERY Wed night (starting at 10:30pm)/Thurs morning (starting at 6am) and then just keeps calling until he answers....... asking for money!!! I blocked her from calling the house phone (because it's also my business line) because she calls at ALL hours saying it's an emergency!! She works too ! Craig will NOT be honest and tell her that he's not working, he just keeps promising her which in turn makes her call a million times.

She "left" him when she was little (grandmother raised him) and came back into his life about 7 yrs ago. She's a nice person.....but.......the calling JUST for money drives ME absoLUTELY crazy !!!!!!!! Then he feels extreeeeeemely guilty and then takes that out on me, which is SO not right !!!! I said after we pay our bills, etc etc and if money "fits" into the budget, than we can send money...but do NOT promise it !!!

I told him JUST BE HONEST !!! It's frustrating as all get out. She's the only one that calls and asks for money. Most of his closest relatives and friends are here in the states. I know that it's hard and a struggle, but we have "our" struggles here to !!!

If she could ONLY call to see how he (we) are doing..............different story!!!

You are preaching to the choir on this one, Kel. I could repeat that nearly word for word, just putting Andre's name in place of Craig's.

That is EXACTLY what hurts Andre the worst. She never calls to see HOW he is doing. Just calls every other Friday like clockwork!

NotMrs

May 24 2007, 03:10 PM

Ummm hi everyone? I hope I haven't inadvertantly made people mad at me. It seems that lately when I post I am ignored. So if I offended anyone, sorry?

I just wanted to pop in and say hi. My NOA2 should be right around the corner.
I will have so many questions post NOA2 stage and I hope I don't become a pest!

Have a GREAT day everyone!

nyseness

May 24 2007, 03:15 PM

QUOTE(FutureMrs @ May 24 2007, 03:10 PM)

Ummm hi everyone? I hope I haven't inadvertantly made people mad at me. It seems that lately when I post I am ignored. So if I offended anyone, sorry?

I just wanted to pop in and say hi. My NOA2 should be right around the corner.
I will have so many questions post NOA2 stage and I hope I don't become a pest!

Have a GREAT day everyone!

Don't say that, it's just been slow in this thread lately. If you have any questions just ask away.

I smell a NOA2 coming you way. Good luck

NotMrs

May 24 2007, 03:20 PM

Thanks I am so nervous but at least I am following JG's advice not to stress about it! I know it's there just out of my grasp. One question I do have is must I send the original NOA2 to Marlon or will a copy suffice? I have heard of people getting charged for misplacing theirs!?!?

jlvr

May 24 2007, 05:16 PM

QUOTE(FutureMrs @ May 24 2007, 04:20 PM)

Thanks I am so nervous but at least I am following JG's advice not to stress about it! I know it's there just out of my grasp. One question I do have is must I send the original NOA2 to Marlon or will a copy suffice? I have heard of people getting charged for misplacing theirs!?!?

I don't think he needs the NOA2 for the interview. I don't think you need it until you file for AOS. Just put it away in a safe place for now.

Hotlegz

May 24 2007, 05:28 PM

QUOTE(FutureMrs @ May 24 2007, 04:10 PM)

Ummm hi everyone? I hope I haven't inadvertantly made people mad at me. It seems that lately when I post I am ignored. So if I offended anyone, sorry?

I just wanted to pop in and say hi. My NOA2 should be right around the corner.
I will have so many questions post NOA2 stage and I hope I don't become a pest!

Have a GREAT day everyone!

Ignored..on here never...i agree it has been a little slow on here..any has anything new and exciting going on..even a topic they want to chit chat about ?

I have a question...Does anyone on here SO has kis outside their marriage prior relationships ?

NotMrs

May 24 2007, 05:56 PM

Marlon has a 6 year old son who lives in England. Cute little guy, EXACT replica of Marlon!

Oh yeah, today is my 31st birthday!

Hotlegz

May 24 2007, 06:01 PM

QUOTE(FutureMrs @ May 24 2007, 06:56 PM)

Marlon has a 6 year old son who lives in England. Cute little guy, EXACT replica of Marlon!

Oh yeah, today is my 31st birthday!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY..CONGRATS AND ENJOY UR DAY !!

My husband has 3 other kids...all girl..very very cute kids, and so funny that his last daughter looks just like out daughter as if same mom and dad

brownnskinn

May 24 2007, 06:11 PM

QUOTE(AlienUKGirl @ May 23 2007, 09:53 AM)

QUOTE(Jomo @ May 23 2007, 01:56 PM)

This is kind of how Andre feels. Although, you get enough phone calls and enough stress from said phone calls and eventually you just stop taking the calls at all.

I really feel for. If you knew any of the horror stories, you would wonder why the guy would think of her at all.

Just goes to show the calibre of man he is.....Takes a damn fine man to be able to look past that, even if it can be frustrating....
I found though, in my experience, not speaking to your parents is a cardinal sin in Jamaica.
Whereas here people will say they don't speak to their parents and it's no big deal, in Jamaica most times the reaction will be of amazement....

Your right, when my husband was in Jamacia he would send money to his mother every week, inspight of the fact she has never done anything for him. Could you imagine how hurt he felt when someone who called themselves a friend came up to him talkin crap bout how how could it be, he was making soo much money runnin taxi and he couldn't even even his mother any? He was hurt to know she was walking all over town talking bad about him, never about any of her other children who are not in any position to help at all, so they don't.

brownnskinn

May 24 2007, 06:17 PM

QUOTE(nyseness @ May 24 2007, 03:15 PM)

QUOTE(FutureMrs @ May 24 2007, 03:10 PM)

Ummm hi everyone? I hope I haven't inadvertantly made people mad at me. It seems that lately when I post I am ignored. So if I offended anyone, sorry?

I just wanted to pop in and say hi. My NOA2 should be right around the corner.
I will have so many questions post NOA2 stage and I hope I don't become a pest!

Have a GREAT day everyone!

Don't say that, it's just been slow in this thread lately. If you have any questions just ask away.

I smell a NOA2 coming you way. Good luck

Ditto!! Congrats

QUOTE(kimmykashi @ May 24 2007, 05:28 PM)

QUOTE(FutureMrs @ May 24 2007, 04:10 PM)

Ummm hi everyone? I hope I haven't inadvertantly made people mad at me. It seems that lately when I post I am ignored. So if I offended anyone, sorry?

I just wanted to pop in and say hi. My NOA2 should be right around the corner.
I will have so many questions post NOA2 stage and I hope I don't become a pest!

Have a GREAT day everyone!

Ignored..on here never...i agree it has been a little slow on here..any has anything new and exciting going on..even a topic they want to chit chat about ?

I have a question...Does anyone on here SO has kis outside their marriage prior relationships ?

Yes

sjb1221

May 24 2007, 06:34 PM

QUOTE(FutureMrs @ May 24 2007, 06:56 PM)

Marlon has a 6 year old son who lives in England. Cute little guy, EXACT replica of Marlon!

Oh yeah, today is my 31st birthday!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

jlvr

May 24 2007, 06:53 PM

QUOTE(FutureMrs @ May 24 2007, 06:56 PM)

Marlon has a 6 year old son who lives in England. Cute little guy, EXACT replica of Marlon!

Oh yeah, today is my 31st birthday!

Happy birthday!!!!!! What are you doing to celebrate?

kkholiday2006

May 24 2007, 08:05 PM

QUOTE(FutureMrs @ May 24 2007, 06:56 PM)

Marlon has a 6 year old son who lives in England. Cute little guy, EXACT replica of Marlon!

Oh yeah, today is my 31st birthday!

Happy B-day!

BelwinMills

May 24 2007, 08:31 PM

QUOTE(FutureMrs @ May 24 2007, 03:10 PM)

Ummm hi everyone? I hope I haven't inadvertantly made people mad at me. It seems that lately when I post I am ignored. So if I offended anyone, sorry?

I just wanted to pop in and say hi. My NOA2 should be right around the corner.
I will have so many questions post NOA2 stage and I hope I don't become a pest!

Have a GREAT day everyone!

OMG girl it has just been slow. Ask many question. I know I have done my far share on here! Nobody is a pest

!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!

BelwinMills

May 24 2007, 08:38 PM

This Memorial weekend. I am going to my nieces 1 year birthday party whoopie. My brother threw a fit when I wouldnt give him some cheap plastic oriental maracas to my niece last week. I kept saying they are unsafe and break easy which is true but he wouldnt take no for an answer. So I said look you silly do you understand her birthday present know didnt you ask me for instruments!! Ugh know he knows what she is getting

Then I am cleaning my classrooms and packing up for the summer. Getting ready to teach 2nd graders for summer school. Cleaning for Dwains arrival. We decided we will both have our own bathrooms. So I don't fall in the toliet at night

. I really can't wait for next weekend cause he will be here. We have a work party to go to and a free movie in the park. One of those wonderful blow up screens. We are buying our bed and he is helping me move furtinure for our free carpet cleaning. The best party there is a suprise party for him on Sunday! He thinks it is just the immediate family but its all of the family and his 2 guy friends hopefully! Thats our next weekend in a Nutshell. Oh yeah Monday we are going to the science and industry museum to see the new CSI exhibit should be fun. He loves CSI. Then after that he has to stay home why I go to work all week. I feel bad but its only for a month by August we should both be in school.

NotMrs

May 24 2007, 08:40 PM

Thanks everyone! Nothing big, I opted to go for dinner with my best friend after work. Del Taco sounds really good! I'm kinda sad that mom's not here to wish me happy birthday but I got my VJ family!

Just wating for that ever elusive NOA2. Where's Waldo as I think he has it! lol

HUGS to my Yardie family!

BelwinMills

May 24 2007, 08:47 PM

Oh yeah I am delighted just checked the Science and Industry its a free admission day. WHOO!!! Now we only have to pay for the omniox and CSI exhibit

Jamaica to CT

May 24 2007, 08:51 PM

Shemanya have a great trip!

Jamaica to CT

May 24 2007, 09:00 PM

QUOTE(BelwinMills @ May 24 2007, 09:38 PM)

This Memorial weekend. I am going to my nieces 1 year birthday party whoopie. My brother threw a fit when I wouldnt give him some cheap plastic oriental maracas to my niece last week. I kept saying they are unsafe and break easy which is true but he wouldnt take no for an answer. So I said look you silly do you understand her birthday present know didnt you ask me for instruments!! Ugh know he knows what she is getting

Then I am cleaning my classrooms and packing up for the summer. Getting ready to teach 2nd graders for summer school. Cleaning for Dwains arrival. We decided we will both have our own bathrooms. So I don't fall in the toliet at night

. I really can't wait for next weekend cause he will be here. We have a work party to go to and a free movie in the park. One of those wonderful blow up screens. We are buying our bed and he is helping me move furtinure for our free carpet cleaning. The best party there is a suprise party for him on Sunday! He thinks it is just the immediate family but its all of the family and his 2 guy friends hopefully! Thats our next weekend in a Nutshell. Oh yeah Monday we are going to the science and industry museum to see the new CSI exhibit should be fun. He loves CSI. Then after that he has to stay home why I go to work all week. I feel bad but its only for a month by August we should both be in school.

Sounds good

brownnskinn

May 24 2007, 09:56 PM

QUOTE(Jamaica to CT @ May 24 2007, 08:51 PM)

Shemanya have a great trip!

Ditto and go easy on your mother-in-law.

BelwinMills

May 24 2007, 10:45 PM

QUOTE(Denden @ May 24 2007, 09:56 PM)

QUOTE(Jamaica to CT @ May 24 2007, 08:51 PM)

Shemanya have a great trip!

Ditto and go easy on your mother-in-law.

All the best with everything have a wonderful trip!!

jlvr

May 25 2007, 07:07 AM

Okay, so I'm getting the last of my documents together for the interview. Just a couple of questions:

How many pay stubs do I need to have? Do they need to be consecutive?

How many bank statements do I need to have?

I think I have everything else. I'll post my final list when it's all compiled.

nannygirl82

May 25 2007, 07:37 AM

QUOTE(jlvr @ May 25 2007, 08:07 AM)

Okay, so I'm getting the last of my documents together for the interview. Just a couple of questions:

How many pay stubs do I need to have? Do they need to be consecutive?

How many bank statements do I need to have?

I think I have everything else. I'll post my final list when it's all compiled.

i just printed a couple of my back statements...the ones that looked good

and took a whole bunch of pay stubs and the lady never looked at any of them....or if she did it was a quick glance....

Jomo's girl

May 25 2007, 10:22 AM

QUOTE(FutureMrs @ May 24 2007, 03:20 PM)

Thanks I am so nervous but at least I am following JG's advice not to stress about it! I know it's there just out of my grasp. One question I do have is must I send the original NOA2 to Marlon or will a copy suffice? I have heard of people getting charged for misplacing theirs!?!?

I took Andre the original.

Jomo's girl

May 25 2007, 10:24 AM

QUOTE(jlvr @ May 25 2007, 07:07 AM)

Okay, so I'm getting the last of my documents together for the interview. Just a couple of questions:

How many pay stubs do I need to have? Do they need to be consecutive?

How many bank statements do I need to have?

I think I have everything else. I'll post my final list when it's all compiled.

Andre took 3 months worth of each.

Jomo's girl

May 25 2007, 10:26 AM

With conflicting work schedules, this isn't going to be much of a holiday weekend for us. If I am LUCKY, I will have all day Monday off. Alone, probably. Our big plan includes some Bar-B-Que, Some Guiness, and roasting marshmellows to make S'mores. Andre has never roasted marshmellows and since he's seen it on TV, he is obsessed with doing so. We cut down some tree branches last week in anticipation. Hope it's as fun as he imagines it to be.

jlvr

May 25 2007, 10:31 AM

QUOTE(Jomo @ May 25 2007, 11:22 AM)

QUOTE(FutureMrs @ May 24 2007, 03:20 PM)

Thanks I am so nervous but at least I am following JG's advice not to stress about it! I know it's there just out of my grasp. One question I do have is must I send the original NOA2 to Marlon or will a copy suffice? I have heard of people getting charged for misplacing theirs!?!?

I took Andre the original.

For the interview? I thought it wasn't needed until AOS?

Thanks for the responses, JG and nannygirl. I was hoping that I wouldn't have to dig up a year's worth of each.

nannygirl82

May 25 2007, 10:40 AM

QUOTE(jlvr @ May 25 2007, 11:31 AM)

QUOTE(Jomo @ May 25 2007, 11:22 AM)

QUOTE(FutureMrs @ May 24 2007, 03:20 PM)

Thanks I am so nervous but at least I am following JG's advice not to stress about it! I know it's there just out of my grasp. One question I do have is must I send the original NOA2 to Marlon or will a copy suffice? I have heard of people getting charged for misplacing theirs!?!?

I took Andre the original.

For the interview? I thought it wasn't needed until AOS?

Thanks for the responses, JG and nannygirl. I was hoping that I wouldn't have to dig up a year's worth of each.

we had the original as well...i think you DO need the original for both the interview AND the AOS

jlvr

May 25 2007, 11:07 AM

QUOTE(nannygirl82 @ May 25 2007, 11:40 AM)

QUOTE(jlvr @ May 25 2007, 11:31 AM)

QUOTE(Jomo @ May 25 2007, 11:22 AM)

QUOTE(FutureMrs @ May 24 2007, 03:20 PM)

Thanks I am so nervous but at least I am following JG's advice not to stress about it! I know it's there just out of my grasp. One question I do have is must I send the original NOA2 to Marlon or will a copy suffice? I have heard of people getting charged for misplacing theirs!?!?

I took Andre the original.

For the interview? I thought it wasn't needed until AOS?

Thanks for the responses, JG and nannygirl. I was hoping that I wouldn't have to dig up a year's worth of each.

we had the original as well...i think you DO need the original for both the interview AND the AOS

Wow. I've never seen that on ANY list of docs for the interview.

I better take it to be sure.

Recent interviewees, did you have it with you?

Sonshyne

May 25 2007, 11:35 AM

Happy Friday Yardies!!! I sure am looking foward to the 3 day weekend

A friend of mine is giving a reggae around the poolside party tomorrow at one of the local hotels. We plan go to... I hope it will be a good turn out, they haven't done very much promoting

I have a question.... I am wondering if I have a confidential wedding will it make a difference when I go to AOS?? Will they see it as a problem because it isn't public record?? I only plan to keep it that way until we have a religious wedding which will be in October.

Jomo's girl

May 25 2007, 11:40 AM

QUOTE(Sonshyne @ May 25 2007, 11:35 AM)

Happy Friday Yardies!!! I sure am looking foward to the 3 day weekend

A friend of mine is giving a reggae around the poolside party tomorrow at one of the local hotels. We plan go to... I hope it will be a good turn out, they haven't done very much promoting

I have a question.... I am wondering if I have a confidential wedding will it make a difference when I go to AOS?? Will they see it as a problem because it isn't public record?? I only plan to keep it that way until we have a religious wedding which will be in October.

A confidential wedding? As long as they issue you a marriage certificte. All they wanted from us was an original marriage certificate....no pictures or anything. So, I say no, it does not make a difference.

Sonshyne

May 25 2007, 11:56 AM

QUOTE(jlvr @ May 25 2007, 09:07 AM)

QUOTE(nannygirl82 @ May 25 2007, 11:40 AM)

QUOTE(jlvr @ May 25 2007, 11:31 AM)

QUOTE(Jomo @ May 25 2007, 11:22 AM)

QUOTE(FutureMrs @ May 24 2007, 03:20 PM)

Thanks I am so nervous but at least I am following JG's advice not to stress about it! I know it's there just out of my grasp. One question I do have is must I send the original NOA2 to Marlon or will a copy suffice? I have heard of people getting charged for misplacing theirs!?!?

I took Andre the original.

For the interview? I thought it wasn't needed until AOS?

Thanks for the responses, JG and nannygirl. I was hoping that I wouldn't have to dig up a year's worth of each.

we had the original as well...i think you DO need the original for both the interview AND the AOS

Wow. I've never seen that on ANY list of docs for the interview.

I better take it to be sure.

Recent interviewees, did you have it with you?

I took mine, but they never asked for it. You should probably take it just in case. Every interviewing officer is different. We weren't asked to show "ANY" proof of relationship. I wasn't asked for any phone records, pictures, airline inteneraries... Nothing

I had this big binder full of stuff, and never even pulled out most of the things in there. The only thing she asked me for was to see my passport so she could see how many tumes I've visited JA. I would take everything you can get together and then some, better to have too much then not enough

QUOTE(Jomo @ May 25 2007, 09:40 AM)

QUOTE(Sonshyne @ May 25 2007, 11:35 AM)

Happy Friday Yardies!!! I sure am looking foward to the 3 day weekend

A friend of mine is giving a reggae around the poolside party tomorrow at one of the local hotels. We plan go to... I hope it will be a good turn out, they haven't done very much promoting

I have a question.... I am wondering if I have a confidential wedding will it make a difference when I go to AOS?? Will they see it as a problem because it isn't public record?? I only plan to keep it that way until we have a religious wedding which will be in October.

A confidential wedding? As long as they issue you a marriage certificte. All they wanted from us was an original marriage certificate....no pictures or anything. So, I say no, it does not make a difference.

Thanks Jomo

nannygirl82

May 25 2007, 11:59 AM

QUOTE(Jomo @ May 25 2007, 12:40 PM)

QUOTE(Sonshyne @ May 25 2007, 11:35 AM)

Happy Friday Yardies!!! I sure am looking foward to the 3 day weekend

A friend of mine is giving a reggae around the poolside party tomorrow at one of the local hotels. We plan go to... I hope it will be a good turn out, they haven't done very much promoting

I have a question.... I am wondering if I have a confidential wedding will it make a difference when I go to AOS?? Will they see it as a problem because it isn't public record?? I only plan to keep it that way until we have a religious wedding which will be in October.

A confidential wedding? As long as they issue you a marriage certificte. All they wanted from us was an original marriage certificate....no pictures or anything. So, I say no, it does not make a difference.

yup as long as you are legaly married and when you go to file have your Certified Marriage Certifiacte that is all they need.....

QUOTE(jlvr @ May 25 2007, 12:07 PM)

QUOTE(nannygirl82 @ May 25 2007, 11:40 AM)

QUOTE(jlvr @ May 25 2007, 11:31 AM)

QUOTE(Jomo @ May 25 2007, 11:22 AM)

QUOTE(FutureMrs @ May 24 2007, 03:20 PM)

Thanks I am so nervous but at least I am following JG's advice not to stress about it! I know it's there just out of my grasp. One question I do have is must I send the original NOA2 to Marlon or will a copy suffice? I have heard of people getting charged for misplacing theirs!?!?

I took Andre the original.

For the interview? I thought it wasn't needed until AOS?

Thanks for the responses, JG and nannygirl. I was hoping that I wouldn't have to dig up a year's worth of each.

we had the original as well...i think you DO need the original for both the interview AND the AOS

Wow. I've never seen that on ANY list of docs for the interview.

I better take it to be sure.

Recent interviewees, did you have it with you?

if i remeber correctly i handed it to them and they looked it over and gave it back...so yes it is needed...can't remember if it was at the first or second window but they did look at it!

nyseness

May 25 2007, 12:14 PM

QUOTE(kimmykashi @ May 24 2007, 05:28 PM)

QUOTE(FutureMrs @ May 24 2007, 04:10 PM)

Ummm hi everyone? I hope I haven't inadvertantly made people mad at me. It seems that lately when I post I am ignored. So if I offended anyone, sorry?

I just wanted to pop in and say hi. My NOA2 should be right around the corner.
I will have so many questions post NOA2 stage and I hope I don't become a pest!

Have a GREAT day everyone!

Ignored..on here never...i agree it has been a little slow on here..any has anything new and exciting going on..even a topic they want to chit chat about ?

I have a question...Does anyone on here SO has kis outside their marriage prior relationships ?

Javon's has two. His daughter who lives w/the mom and his son is w/him. We're going to file for my step-son once Javon's arrives and get settles.

QUOTE(FutureMrs @ May 24 2007, 05:56 PM)

Marlon has a 6 year old son who lives in England. Cute little guy, EXACT replica of Marlon!

Oh yeah, today is my 31st birthday!

Happy belated birthday Sarah!!!

NotMrs

May 25 2007, 12:17 PM

I GOT APPROVED ON MY BIRTHDAY!

I just got the email now! OMG! Thank God and thank ALL of you! I had to call Marlon and he is super stoked too!!!!!!

Ummmm, what now? lol

nyseness

May 25 2007, 12:20 PM

Congratulations on your NOA2 Sarah!!

Sonshyne

May 25 2007, 12:42 PM

QUOTE(FutureMrs @ May 25 2007, 10:17 AM)

I GOT APPROVED ON MY BIRTHDAY!

I just got the email now! OMG! Thank God and thank ALL of you! I had to call Marlon and he is super stoked too!!!!!!

Ummmm, what now? lol

CONGRATS SARAH AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Jomo's girl

May 25 2007, 01:10 PM

Oh, congratulations, Sarah. So happy for you!

jlvr

May 25 2007, 01:13 PM

QUOTE(FutureMrs @ May 25 2007, 01:17 PM)

I GOT APPROVED ON MY BIRTHDAY!

I just got the email now! OMG! Thank God and thank ALL of you! I had to call Marlon and he is super stoked too!!!!!!

Ummmm, what now? lol

That's great, what an incredible birthday present!!!!

QUOTE(nyseness @ May 25 2007, 01:14 PM)

QUOTE(kimmykashi @ May 24 2007, 05:28 PM)

QUOTE(FutureMrs @ May 24 2007, 04:10 PM)

Ummm hi everyone? I hope I haven't inadvertantly made people mad at me. It seems that lately when I post I am ignored. So if I offended anyone, sorry?

I just wanted to pop in and say hi. My NOA2 should be right around the corner.
I will have so many questions post NOA2 stage and I hope I don't become a pest!

Have a GREAT day everyone!

Ignored..on here never...i agree it has been a little slow on here..any has anything new and exciting going on..even a topic they want to chit chat about ?

I have a question...Does anyone on here SO has kis outside their marriage prior relationships ?

Javon's has two. His daughter who lives w/the mom and his son is w/him. We're going to file for my step-son once Javon's arrives and get settles.

How long does it take to file for step children? Since the fees are about to go up, I've been thinking that it might be better for my fiance's two children to follow him within the year.

nyseness

May 25 2007, 01:40 PM

QUOTE(jlvr @ May 25 2007, 01:13 PM)

How long does it take to file for step children? Since the fees are about to go up, I've been thinking that it might be better for my fiance's two children to follow him within the year.

The process is the same as the CR-1, which we are filing now. It varies from 6-12 months depending on USCIS workload & how fast you reply to NVC. You might want to look into the fees again b/c according to what I've seen to do the AOS it will be $905 and the CR1 will only go up to $355 and there is no add'l step. He will be a permanent resident once he arrives.

jlvr

May 25 2007, 01:58 PM

QUOTE(nyseness @ May 25 2007, 02:40 PM)

QUOTE(jlvr @ May 25 2007, 01:13 PM)

How long does it take to file for step children? Since the fees are about to go up, I've been thinking that it might be better for my fiance's two children to follow him within the year.

The process is the same as the CR-1, which we are filing now. It varies from 6-12 months depending on USCIS workload & how fast you reply to NVC. You might want to look into the fees again b/c according to what I've seen to do the AOS it will be $905 and the CR1 will only go up to $355 and there is no add'l step. He will be a permanent resident once he arrives.

Oh, children following on a K1 have to file for AOS, also? Are they not included in the parent's AOS application?

nyseness

May 25 2007, 02:15 PM

QUOTE(jlvr @ May 25 2007, 01:58 PM)

QUOTE(nyseness @ May 25 2007, 02:40 PM)

QUOTE(jlvr @ May 25 2007, 01:13 PM)

How long does it take to file for step children? Since the fees are about to go up, I've been thinking that it might be better for my fiance's two children to follow him within the year.

The process is the same as the CR-1, which we are filing now. It varies from 6-12 months depending on USCIS workload & how fast you reply to NVC. You might want to look into the fees again b/c according to what I've seen to do the AOS it will be $905 and the CR1 will only go up to $355 and there is no add'l step. He will be a permanent resident once he arrives.

Oh, children following on a K1 have to file for AOS, also? Are they not included in the parent's AOS application?

If I remember correctly, yes, each person has there own I-485. Plus the child will need a EAD to obtain a ss#. You might want to look into that again. It's been a while since I researched on the K1 process. Maybe someone else can confirm this.

morantbaygirl

May 25 2007, 03:10 PM

QUOTE(FutureMrs @ May 25 2007, 12:17 PM)

I GOT APPROVED ON MY BIRTHDAY!

I just got the email now! OMG! Thank God and thank ALL of you! I had to call Marlon and he is super stoked too!!!!!!

Ummmm, what now? lol

CONGRATS SARAH!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! WHAT A PRESENT

nannygirl82

May 25 2007, 04:29 PM

QUOTE(FutureMrs @ May 25 2007, 01:17 PM)

I GOT APPROVED ON MY BIRTHDAY!

I just got the email now! OMG! Thank God and thank ALL of you! I had to call Marlon and he is super stoked too!!!!!!

Ummmm, what now? lol

Great news....you wait till it goes to the National Visa Center....you can call them or e-mail this with your case number...then after that...it will go to Kingston...and things with this step has changed a lot...so some of the latest interviewers will have to help you out on this....when can he hand in the ds-230 does he nedd a appointment for this??

i just got a letter today saying mike's work permit was approved today...um a likkle late since we got a e-mail a couple days ago saying the orderd the production of the card