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From Roxcie's post:

Making a LDR Easier

Monetary

Prepaid Debit Cards (Rush Card, GreenDot)

Western Union vs ATM Cards

Communications

New Cell Phones

Ringyard vs Sprint International Phone Cards

Rebtel phone cards

SoSoChat

Shipping

Barrel - Food/Toiletries/Supplies

USPS vs FedEx vs UPS

Order From US - PickUp in JA

Courts - Household Items/Electronics/Etc

SuperPlus - Food

Documents

Police Record

Dual Citizenship

Passport

Birth/Marriage Certificate

Hotel recommendations:

Negril:

On the beach:

You could get a studio at Beach Club Condos - http://www.negrill.com/

Country Country - http://countryjamaica.com/

Kuyaba - (beautiful, great food!) http://www.kuyaba.com/

Rondel Village: http://www.rondelvillage.com/

On the cliffs:

Blue Cave Castle - http://www.bluecavecastle.com/

Samsara - http://www.negrilhotels.com/

Fire de a Mus Mus tail, him tink a cool breeze

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Are you going to elaborate on that stuff Sus?

Life's just a crazy ride on a run away train

You can't go back for what you've missed

So make it count, hold on tight find a way to make it right

You only get one trip

So make it good, make it last 'cause it all flies by so fast

You only get one trip

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I put in what I know. Everyone can add on and bump it every once in a while. This is a great reference!

From Roxcie & Sus posts:

Making a LDR Easier

Monetary

Prepaid Debit Cards

- Rush Card

- Greendot: $10 for the card, $5 monthly fee

Western Union vs ATM Cards

ScotiaBank

Communications

New Cell Phones

Ringyard vs Sprint International Phone Cards

Rebtel phone cards

SoSoChat

Digicel: Chip $400-$500JMD, International Calling Plan 16 hours for $20USD per month

Shipping

Barrel - Food/Toiletries/Supplies

- Dial A Barrel - online

- Pack A Barrel - online

- Finlays - Sells empty barrells and will also ship them for you

USPS vs FedEx vs UPS

Air Jamaica Cargo

Order From US - PickUp in JA

Courts - Free Islandwide Delivery

SuperPlus Supermarket

Documents

Police Record: How To Apply

Dual Citizenship

Passport: Application

Birth/Marriage Certificate: Apply at the RGD

News

Jamaica Gleaner

Jamaica Observer

Power 106

Hotel Recommendations

Negril:

On the beach:

You could get a studio at Beach Club Condos - http://www.negrill.com/

Country Country - http://countryjamaica.com/

Kuyaba - (beautiful, great food!) http://www.kuyaba.com/

Rondel Village: http://www.rondelvillage.com/

On the cliffs:

Blue Cave Castle - http://www.bluecavecastle.com/

Samsara - http://www.negrilhotels.com/

Edited by Marie87

I-130 Timeline

04/10/09 - I130 Sent

04/14/09 - I130 Received

04/22/09 - Check Cashed

04/22/09 - NOA1 Hardcopy Received

08/13/09 - Touch

08/24/09 - RFE Email

08/27/09 - RFE Hardcopy Received

09/11/09 - Evidence sent to CSC

09/16/09 - Evidence Received by CSC

09/20/09 - Touch...on a Sunday???

09/25/09 - NOA2 Hardcopy Received. Dated 9/18

NVC Timeline

10/01/09 - NVC Case Number Assigned

10/02/09 - DS3023 & I-864 Bill Generated

10/02/09 - Paid I-864 fee online

10/03/09 - DS3032 Emailed

10/13/09 - Sent I-864 Packet

10/14/09 - NVC Received I-864 Packet

10/20/09 - I-864 Received via AVR

10/22/09 - IV Bill Generated

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I put in what I know. Everyone can add on and bump it every once in a while. This is a great reference!

From Roxcie & Sus posts:

Making a LDR Easier

Monetary

Prepaid Debit Cards

- Rush Card

- Greendot: $10 for the card, $5 monthly fee

Western Union vs ATM Cards

ScotiaBank

Communications

New Cell Phones

Ringyard vs Sprint International Phone Cards

Rebtel phone cards

SoSoChat

Digicel: Chip $400-$500JMD, International Calling Plan 16 hours for $20USD per month

Shipping

Barrel - Food/Toiletries/Supplies

- Dial A Barrel - online

- Pack A Barrel - online

- Finlays - Sells empty barrells and will also ship them for you

USPS vs FedEx vs UPS

Air Jamaica Cargo

Order From US - PickUp in JA

Courts - Free Islandwide Delivery

SuperPlus Supermarket

Documents

Police Record: How To Apply

Dual Citizenship

Passport: Application

Birth/Marriage Certificate: Apply at the RGD

News

Jamaica Gleaner

Jamaica Observer

Power 106

Hotel Recommendations

Negril:

On the beach:

You could get a studio at Beach Club Condos - http://www.negrill.com/

Country Country - http://countryjamaica.com/

Kuyaba - (beautiful, great food!) http://www.kuyaba.com/

Rondel Village: http://www.rondelvillage.com/

Charela Inn: http://www.charela.com/

Hidden Paradise: http://www.hidden-paradise.com/

On the cliffs:

Blue Cave Castle - http://www.bluecavecastle.com/

Samsara - http://www.negrilhotels.com/

I added two more hotels for Negril. Charela Inn and Hidden Paradise. :thumbs:

Edited by sunnyja21

ROC

Filed at Vermont Service Center

ROC Filing date:--------08-02-2011

Express Mail card recd stating package was recd on: 08-03-2011

NOA1 rec'd dated:-------08-04-2011

Check Cashed:-----------08-08-2011

Biometrics Appt scheduled for: ----09-23-2011

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I put in what I know. Everyone can add on and bump it every once in a while. This is a great reference!

From Roxcie & Sus posts:

Making a LDR Easier

Monetary

Prepaid Debit Cards

- Rush Card

- Greendot: $10 for the card, $5 monthly fee

Western Union vs ATM Cards

ScotiaBank

Communications

New Cell Phones

Ringyard vs Sprint International Phone Cards

Rebtel phone cards

SoSoChat

Digicel: Chip $400-$500JMD, International Calling Plan 16 hours for $20USD per month

Shipping

Barrel - Food/Toiletries/Supplies

- Dial A Barrel - online

- Pack A Barrel - online

- Finlays - Sells empty barrells and will also ship them for you

USPS vs FedEx vs UPS

Air Jamaica Cargo

Order From US - PickUp in JA

Courts - Free Islandwide Delivery

SuperPlus Supermarket

Documents

Police Record: How To Apply

Dual Citizenship

Passport: Application

Birth/Marriage Certificate: Apply at the RGD

News

Jamaica Gleaner

Jamaica Observer

Power 106

Hotel Recommendations

Negril:

On the beach:

You could get a studio at Beach Club Condos - http://www.negrill.com/

Country Country - http://countryjamaica.com/

Kuyaba - (beautiful, great food!) http://www.kuyaba.com/

Rondel Village: http://www.rondelvillage.com/

Charela Inn: http://www.charela.com/

Hidden Paradise: http://www.hidden-paradise.com/

On the cliffs:

Blue Cave Castle - http://www.bluecavecastle.com/

Samsara - http://www.negrilhotels.com/

Kingston:

The Courtleigh Hotel & Suites - http://www.courtleigh.com/

I added two more hotels for Negril. Charela Inn and Hidden Paradise. :thumbs:

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Jamaica
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Making a LDR Easier

Monetary

Prepaid Debit Cards

- Rush Card

- Greendot: $10 for the card, $5 monthly fee

Western Union vs ATM Cards

ScotiaBank

Communications

New Cell Phones

Ringyard vs Sprint International Phone Cards

Rebtel phone cards

SoSoChat

Digicel: Chip $400-$500JMD, International Calling Plan 16 hours for $20USD per month

Shipping

Barrel - Food/Toiletries/Supplies

- Dial A Barrel - online

- Pack A Barrel - online

- Finlays - Sells empty barrells and will also ship them for you

USPS vs FedEx vs UPS

Air Jamaica Cargo

Order From US - PickUp in JA

Courts - Free Islandwide Delivery

SuperPlus Supermarket

Documents

Police Record: How To Apply

Dual Citizenship

Passport: Application

Birth/Marriage Certificate: Apply at the RGD

News

Jamaica Gleaner

Jamaica Observer

Power 106

Hotel Recommendations

Negril: Detailed Map of Negril businesses / hotels

On the beach:

You could get a studio at Beach Club Condos - http://www.negrill.com/

Country Country - http://countryjamaica.com/

Kuyaba - (beautiful, great food!) http://www.kuyaba.com/

Rondel Village: http://www.rondelvillage.com/

Charela Inn: http://www.charela.com/

Hidden Paradise: http://www.hidden-paradise.com/

On the cliffs:

Blue Cave Castle - http://www.bluecavecastle.com/

Samsara - http://www.negrilhotels.com/

Kingston:

The Courtleigh Hotel & Suites - http://www.courtleigh.com/

Mandeville:

Mandeville Hotel

The Golf View Hotel

Tropics View Hotel

I-130 Timeline

04/10/09 - I130 Sent

04/14/09 - I130 Received

04/22/09 - Check Cashed

04/22/09 - NOA1 Hardcopy Received

08/13/09 - Touch

08/24/09 - RFE Email

08/27/09 - RFE Hardcopy Received

09/11/09 - Evidence sent to CSC

09/16/09 - Evidence Received by CSC

09/20/09 - Touch...on a Sunday???

09/25/09 - NOA2 Hardcopy Received. Dated 9/18

NVC Timeline

10/01/09 - NVC Case Number Assigned

10/02/09 - DS3023 & I-864 Bill Generated

10/02/09 - Paid I-864 fee online

10/03/09 - DS3032 Emailed

10/13/09 - Sent I-864 Packet

10/14/09 - NVC Received I-864 Packet

10/20/09 - I-864 Received via AVR

10/22/09 - IV Bill Generated

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General Information on Jamaica

http://www.jamaica-dream-vacation.com/index.html

ROC

Filed at Vermont Service Center

ROC Filing date:--------08-02-2011

Express Mail card recd stating package was recd on: 08-03-2011

NOA1 rec'd dated:-------08-04-2011

Check Cashed:-----------08-08-2011

Biometrics Appt scheduled for: ----09-23-2011

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The Michigan Jamaican Association Links will give you info on :

Jamaican Restaurants

Clubs

Churches

Organizations and activities,

Grocery stores where you can purchase Carribbean foods

and more :thumbs:

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Making a LDR Easier

Monetary

Prepaid Debit Cards

- Rush Card

- Greendot: $10 for the card, $5 monthly fee

Western Union vs ATM Cards

ScotiaBank

Communications

New Cell Phones

Ringyard vs Sprint International Phone Cards

Rebtel phone cards

SoSoChat

Digicel: Chip $400-$500JMD, International Calling Plan 16 hours for $20USD per month

Shipping

Barrel - Food/Toiletries/Supplies

- Dial A Barrel - online

- Pack A Barrel - online

- Finlays - Sells empty barrells and will also ship them for you

USPS vs FedEx vs UPS

Air Jamaica Cargo

Order From US - PickUp in JA

Courts - Free Islandwide Delivery

SuperPlus Supermarket

Documents

Police Record: How To Apply

Dual Citizenship

Passport: Application

Birth/Marriage Certificate: Apply at the RGD

News

Jamaica Gleaner

Jamaica Observer

Power 106

Hotel Recommendations

Negril: Detailed Map of Negril businesses / hotels

On the beach:

You could get a studio at Beach Club Condos - http://www.negrill.com/

Country Country - http://countryjamaica.com/

Kuyaba - (beautiful, great food!) http://www.kuyaba.com/

Rondel Village: http://www.rondelvillage.com/

Charela Inn: http://www.charela.com/

Hidden Paradise: http://www.hidden-paradise.com/

On the cliffs:

Blue Cave Castle - http://www.bluecavecastle.com/

Samsara - http://www.negrilhotels.com/

Kingston:

The Courtleigh Hotel & Suites - http://www.courtleigh.com/

Mandeville:

Mandeville Hotel

The Golf View Hotel

Tropics View Hotel

General Information on Jamaica

http://www.jamaica-dream-vacation.com/index.html

Michigan Jamaican Association

http://www.jam1.org/

Sam's 24 7 - Online Caribbean shopping for food and misc. items - Runs specials with free shipping

Golden Krust - Great patties, many locations and an online store.

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Jamaica
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Making a LDR Easier

General Information on Jamaica

http://www.jamaica-dream-vacation.com/index.html

Michigan Jamaican Association http://www.jam1.org/

Monetary

Prepaid Debit Cards

- Rush Card

- Greendot: $10 for the card, $5 monthly fee

Western Union vs ATM Cards

ScotiaBank

Communications

New Cell Phones

Ringyard vs Sprint International Phone Cards

Rebtel phone cards

SoSoChat

Digicel: Chip $400-$500JMD, International Calling Plan 16 hours for $20USD per month

News

Jamaica Gleaner

Jamaica Observer

Power 106

Documents

Police Record: How To Apply

Dual Citizenship

Passport: Application

Birth/Marriage Certificate: Apply at the RGD

Shipping

Barrel - Food/Toiletries/Supplies

- Dial A Barrel - online

- Pack A Barrel - online

- Finlays - Sells empty barrells and will also ship them for you

USPS vs FedEx vs UPS

Air Jamaica Cargo

Order From US - PickUp in JA

Courts - Free Islandwide Delivery

SuperPlus Supermarket

US Shopping

Sam's 24 7 - Online Caribbean shopping for food and misc. items - Runs specials with free shipping

Golden Krust - Great patties, many locations and an online store.

Hotel Recommendations

Negril: Detailed Map of Negril businesses / hotels

On the beach:

You could get a studio at Beach Club Condos - http://www.negrill.com/

Country Country - http://countryjamaica.com/

Kuyaba - (beautiful, great food!) http://www.kuyaba.com/

Rondel Village: http://www.rondelvillage.com/

Charela Inn: http://www.charela.com/

Hidden Paradise: http://www.hidden-paradise.com/

On the cliffs:

Blue Cave Castle - http://www.bluecavecastle.com/

Samsara - http://www.negrilhotels.com/

Kingston:

The Courtleigh Hotel & Suites - http://www.courtleigh.com/

Mandeville:

Mandeville Hotel

The Golf View Hotel

Tropics View Hotel

I-130 Timeline

04/10/09 - I130 Sent

04/14/09 - I130 Received

04/22/09 - Check Cashed

04/22/09 - NOA1 Hardcopy Received

08/13/09 - Touch

08/24/09 - RFE Email

08/27/09 - RFE Hardcopy Received

09/11/09 - Evidence sent to CSC

09/16/09 - Evidence Received by CSC

09/20/09 - Touch...on a Sunday???

09/25/09 - NOA2 Hardcopy Received. Dated 9/18

NVC Timeline

10/01/09 - NVC Case Number Assigned

10/02/09 - DS3023 & I-864 Bill Generated

10/02/09 - Paid I-864 fee online

10/03/09 - DS3032 Emailed

10/13/09 - Sent I-864 Packet

10/14/09 - NVC Received I-864 Packet

10/20/09 - I-864 Received via AVR

10/22/09 - IV Bill Generated

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