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Filed: Country: Jamaica
Timeline

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

http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/

Documents

Police Record: How To Apply

Dual Citizenship http://www.congenjamaica-ny.org/citizenshi...20by%20Marriage

Passport: Application

(from the US after he's here) http://www.jamaicanconsulatechicago.org/#Passport%20Renewal:

Birth/Marriage Certificate: Apply at the RGD Get at least 1 or 2 extra to bring to US

(from the US after he's here) http://www.rgd.gov.jm/

Make sure to locate vaccination records

Locate high school graduation certificate

A recommendation from recent employer is helpful

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 http://www.superplusfoods.com/customer/home.php

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

Edited by Jomo's girl

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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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Jamaica
Timeline

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 - http://jamaica-gleaner.com

Jamaica Observer - www.jamaicaobserver.com

Power 106 - www.go-jamaica.com/power

http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/

Documents

- Police Record: How To Apply

- Dual Citizenship - http://www.congenjamaica-ny.org/citizenshi...20by%20Marriage

- Passport: Application

- From the US after he's here - http://www.jamaicanconsulatechicago.org/#Passport%20Renewal:

- Birth/Marriage Certificate: Get at least 1 or 2 extra to bring to US

- From JA: In person at local RGD office

- From US: Online at http://www.rgd.gov.jm/

- Make sure to locate vaccination records

- Locate high school graduation certificate

- A recommendation from recent employer is helpful

Shipping

Barrel - Food/Toiletries/Supplies

- Dial A Barrel - online - www.dialabarrel.com

- Pack A Barrel - online

- Finlays - Sells empty barrells and will also ship them for you - www.shiptojamaica.com

USPS vs FedEx vs UPS

Air Jamaica Cargo - http://airjamaica.com/Cargo

Order From US - PickUp in JA

Courts - Free Islandwide Delivery - www.courts.com.jm

SuperPlus Supermarket - www.superplusfoods.com

US Shopping

Sam's 24-7 - Online Caribbean shopping for food and misc. items - Runs specials with free shipping - www.sams247.com

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

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 - www.mandevillehoteljamaica.com

Golf View Hotel - www.thegolfviewhotel.com

Tropics View Hotel - www.tropicsviewhoteljamaica.com

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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Here is a good website for booking hotels

www.marzouca.com

AOS

9/25/09 -Mailed I-485/I-131/I-765

9/27/09 - Received by Chicago Lock Box

10/2/09 - Date on NAO1's

10/5/09 - Received NAO1's in the mail

10/5/09- Check cashed

10/11/09 - Received Biometrics letter in the mail

10/29/09- Biometrics appointment

10/14/09 - Walked in for Biometrics appointment

10/15/09 - Touch I-485/I-765

10/16/09 - I-485 transferred to CSC

11/6/09 - EAD approved

11/9/09 - Advance Parole approved

11/23/09- Received EAD/AP

12/2/09 - Email Card Production Ordered!!!!

12/9/09 - Card received

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Filed: Country: Jamaica
Timeline

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 - http://jamaica-gleaner.com

Jamaica Observer - www.jamaicaobserver.com

Power 106 - www.go-jamaica.com/power

http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/

Documents

- Police Record: How To Apply

- Dual Citizenship - http://www.congenjamaica-ny.org/citizenshi...20by%20Marriage

- Passport: Application

- From the US after he's here - http://www.jamaicanconsulatechicago.org/#Passport%20Renewal:

- Birth/Marriage Certificate: Get at least 1 or 2 extra to bring to US

- From JA: In person at local RGD office

- From US: Online at http://www.rgd.gov.jm/

- Make sure to locate vaccination records

- Locate high school graduation certificate

- A recommendation from recent employer is helpful

Shipping

Barrel - Food/Toiletries/Supplies

- Dial A Barrel - online - www.dialabarrel.com

- Pack A Barrel - online

- Finlays - Sells empty barrells and will also ship them for you - www.shiptojamaica.com

USPS vs FedEx vs UPS

Air Jamaica Cargo - http://airjamaica.com/Cargo

Order From US - PickUp in JA

Courts - Free Islandwide Delivery - www.courts.com.jm

SuperPlus Supermarket - www.superplusfoods.com

US Shopping

Sam's 24-7 - Online Caribbean shopping for food and misc. items - Runs specials with free shipping - www.sams247.com

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

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/

Mikuzi Guest House - http://mikuzijamaica.com/index.html

Mandeville:

Mandeville Hotel - www.mandevillehoteljamaica.com

Golf View Hotel - www.thegolfviewhotel.com

Tropics View Hotel - www.tropicsviewhoteljamaica.com

What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger....

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These two new listing needs to be added to the list, but I have been unable to add them, so if someone csan add them it would be greatly appreciated.

The information that should be posted to New Cell phones, should be , they should buy unlock phones to send to Jamaica.

Here is the link for the RGD locations if no one has posted it yet.

http://www.rgd.gov.jm/?q=locations

New Topic

Caribbean Resturants in Maryland

This is Muffin Man http://www.gazette.net/stories/121406/ente...326_31981.shtml

Thanks Roxcie

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Timeline

Making a LDR Easier

General Information on Jamaica:

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

http://www.jamaicans.com

www.seejamaicacheaply.com

www.top5jamaica.com

Documents

- Police Record: How To Apply

- Dual Citizenship - http://www.congenjamaica-ny.org/citizenshi...20by%20Marriage

- Passport: Application

- From the US after he's here - http://www.jamaicanconsulatechicago.org/#Passport%20Renewal:

- Birth/Marriage Certificate: (Get at least 1 or 2 extra to bring to US )

- From JA: In person at local RGD office http://www.rgd.gov.jm/?q=locations

- From US: Online at http://www.rgd.gov.jm/

- Make sure to locate vaccination records

- Locate high school graduation certificate

- A recommendation from recent employer is helpful

Monetary

Prepaid Debit Cards

- Rush Card

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

ScotiaBank http://www.scotiabank.com/jm/cda/index/0,,LIDen,00.html

NCB Bank - http://www.jncb.com/index.asp

To send money:

Western Union – http://www.westernunion.com

Senvia - http://www.senvia.com/

Communications

New Cell Phones ** Buy unlocked if you are purchasing in US

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 - http://jamaica-gleaner.com

Jamaica Observer - www.jamaicaobserver.com

Power 106 - www.go-jamaica.com/power

http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/

Shipping

Barrel - Food/Toiletries/Supplies

- Dial A Barrel - online - www.dialabarrel.com

- Pack A Barrel - online

- Finlays - Sells empty barrells and will also ship them for you - www.shiptojamaica.com

USPS vs FedEx vs UPS

Air Jamaica Cargo - http://airjamaica.com/Cargo

Order From US - PickUp in JA

Courts - Free Islandwide Delivery - www.courts.com.jm

SuperPlus Supermarket - www.superplusfoods.com

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/

Mikuzi Guest House - http://mikuzijamaica.com/index.html

Mandeville:

Mandeville Hotel - www.mandevillehoteljamaica.com

Golf View Hotel - www.thegolfviewhotel.com

Tropics View Hotel - www.tropicsviewhoteljamaica.com

US Caribbean Links: (restaurants, associations, etc…)

Connecticut:

http://www.westindianfoundation.org/

Florida:

http://www.jamaicanamericanassoc.com/

Georgia:

www.ajaatlanta.org/

Maryland

This is Muffin Man http://www.gazette.net/stories/121406/ente...326_31981.shtml

www.hotcalaloo.com/jam.htm

Michigan

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

US Shopping

Sam's 24-7 - Online Caribbean shopping for food and misc. items - Runs specials with free shipping - www.sams247.com

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

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

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Filed: Country: Jamaica
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Making a LDR Easier

General Information on Jamaica:

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

http://www.jamaicans.com

www.seejamaicacheaply.com

www.top5jamaica.com

Documents

- Police Record: How To Apply

- Dual Citizenship - http://www.congenjamaica-ny.org/citizenshi...20by%20Marriage

- Passport: Application

- From the US after he's here - http://www.jamaicanconsulatechicago.org/#Passport%20Renewal:

- Birth/Marriage Certificate: (Get at least 1 or 2 extra to bring to US )

- From JA: In person at local RGD office http://www.rgd.gov.jm/?q=locations

- From US: Online at http://www.rgd.gov.jm/

- Make sure to locate vaccination records

- Locate high school graduation certificate

- A recommendation from recent employer is helpful

Monetary

Prepaid Debit Cards

- Rush Card

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

ScotiaBank http://www.scotiabank.com/jm/cda/index/0,,LIDen,00.html

NCB Bank - http://www.jncb.com/index.asp

To send money:

Western Union – http://www.westernunion.com

Senvia - http://www.senvia.com/

Communications

New Cell Phones ** Buy unlocked if you are purchasing in US

www.cellularblowout.com; www.wirelessgalaxy.com; www.ebay.com

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 - http://jamaica-gleaner.com

Jamaica Observer - www.jamaicaobserver.com

Power 106 - www.go-jamaica.com/power

http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/

Shipping

Barrel - Food/Toiletries/Supplies

- Dial A Barrel - online - www.dialabarrel.com

- Pack A Barrel - online

- Finlays - Sells empty barrells and will also ship them for you - www.shiptojamaica.com

USPS vs FedEx vs UPS

Air Jamaica Cargo - http://airjamaica.com/Cargo

Order From US - PickUp in JA

Courts - Free Islandwide Delivery - www.courts.com.jm

SuperPlus Supermarket - www.superplusfoods.com

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/

Mikuzi Guest House - http://mikuzijamaica.com/index.html

Mandeville:

Mandeville Hotel - www.mandevillehoteljamaica.com

Golf View Hotel - www.thegolfviewhotel.com

Tropics View Hotel - www.tropicsviewhoteljamaica.com

Montego Bay:

Holiday Inn Sunspree - http://www.caribbeanhi.com/jamaica/

Royal Decameron - http://decameron.com/Eng/jamaica/montego/overview.html

Trelawny:

FDR-Pebbles - http://www.fdrholidays.com/pebbles/index.php

US Caribbean Links: (restaurants, associations, etc…)

Connecticut:

http://www.westindianfoundation.org/

Florida:

http://www.jamaicanamericanassoc.com/

Georgia:

www.ajaatlanta.org/

Maryland

This is Muffin Man http://www.gazette.net/stories/121406/ente...326_31981.shtml

www.hotcalaloo.com/jam.htm

Michigan

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

US Shopping

Sam's 24-7 - Online Caribbean shopping for food and misc. items - Runs specials with free shipping - www.sams247.com

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

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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The muffin man link isn't working. try this one.

http://www.gazette.net/stories/121406/ente...326_31981.shtml

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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You all are hooked on the muffin man. Next time I am up there, you are going to have to give me directions to get there.

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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Jamaica Florist: http://worldwide-florist.com/Jamaica.html

I have used them once. A little pricey, but it works.

You all are hooked on the muffin man. Next time I am up there, you are going to have to give me directions to get there.

Indeed!

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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Jamaican Word Glossary: http://www.speakjamaican.com/glossary.html

Jamaican Recipes with Video: http://www.jamaicatravelandculture.com/food_and_drink.htm

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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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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

http://www.jamaicans.com

www.seejamaicacheaply.com

www.top5jamaica.com

Jamaican Word Glossary: http://www.speakjamaican.com/glossary.html

Jamaican Recipes with Video: http://www.jamaicatravelandculture.com/food_and_drink.htm

Jamaica Florist: http://worldwide-florist.com/Jamaica.html

Documents

- Police Record: How To Apply

- Dual Citizenship - http://www.congenjamaica-ny.org/citizenshi...20by%20Marriage

- Passport: Application

- From the US after he's here - http://www.jamaicanconsulatechicago.org/#Passport%20Renewal:

- Birth/Marriage Certificate: (Get at least 1 or 2 extra to bring to US )

- From JA: In person at local RGD office http://www.rgd.gov.jm/?q=locations

- From US: Online at http://www.rgd.gov.jm/

- Make sure to locate vaccination records

- Locate high school graduation certificate

- A recommendation from recent employer is helpful

Monetary

Prepaid Debit Cards

- Rush Card

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

ScotiaBank http://www.scotiabank.com/jm/cda/index/0,,LIDen,00.html

NCB Bank - http://www.jncb.com/index.asp

To send money:

Western Union – http://www.westernunion.com

Senvia - http://www.senvia.com/

Communications

New Cell Phones ** Buy unlocked if you are purchasing in US

www.cellularblowout.com; www.wirelessgalaxy.com; www.ebay.com

Ringyard vs Sprint International Phone Cards

Rebtel phone cards

SoSoChat

Digicel:

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

- Web text messages from their phone to their phones via the internet - http://webtext.digicelgroup.com/sendSMSForm.do

News

Jamaica Gleaner - http://jamaica-gleaner.com

Jamaica Observer - www.jamaicaobserver.com

Power 106 - www.go-jamaica.com/power

http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/

Shipping

Barrel - Food/Toiletries/Supplies

- Dial A Barrel - online - www.dialabarrel.com

- Pack A Barrel - online

- Finlays - Sells empty barrells and will also ship them for you - www.shiptojamaica.com

USPS vs FedEx vs UPS

Air Jamaica Cargo - http://airjamaica.com/Cargo

Order From US - PickUp in JA

Courts - Free Islandwide Delivery - www.courts.com.jm

SuperPlus Supermarket - www.superplusfoods.com

Hotel Recommendations

Trip Advisor - traveler reviews & opinions of hotels, vacations & more - www.tripadvisor.com

Negril: Detailed Map of Negril businesses / hotels - http://www.negrilinfo.com/

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/

Mikuzi Guest House - http://mikuzijamaica.com/index.html

Mandeville:

Mandeville Hotel - www.mandevillehoteljamaica.com

Golf View Hotel - www.thegolfviewhotel.com

Tropics View Hotel - www.tropicsviewhoteljamaica.com

Montego Bay:

Holiday Inn Sunspree - http://www.caribbeanhi.com/jamaica/

Royal Decameron - http://decameron.com/Eng/jamaica/montego/overview.html

Trelawny:

FDR-Pebbles - http://www.fdrholidays.com/pebbles/index.php

US Caribbean Links: (restaurants, associations, etc…)

Connecticut: http://www.westindianfoundation.org/

Florida: http://www.jamaicanamericanassoc.com/

Georgia: www.ajaatlanta.org/

Maryland:

- Muffin Man http://www.gazette.net/stories/121406/ente...326_31981.shtml

- www.hotcalaloo.com/jam.htm

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

US Shopping

Sam's 24-7 - Online Caribbean shopping for food and misc. items - Runs specials with free shipping - www.sams247.com

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

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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Making a LDR Easier

General Information on Jamaica:

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

http://www.jamaicans.com

www.seejamaicacheaply.com

www.top5jamaica.com

Jamaican Word Glossary: http://www.speakjamaican.com/glossary.html

Jamaican Recipes with Video: http://www.jamaicatravelandculture.com/food_and_drink.htm

Jamaica Florist: http://worldwide-florist.com/Jamaica.html

Documents

- Police Record: How To Apply

- Dual Citizenship - http://www.congenjamaica-ny.org/citizenshi...20by%20Marriage

- Passport: Application

- From the US after he's here - http://www.jamaicanconsulatechicago.org/#Passport%20Renewal:

- Birth/Marriage Certificate: (Get at least 1 or 2 extra to bring to US )

- From JA: In person at local RGD office http://www.rgd.gov.jm/?q=locations

- From US: Online at http://www.rgd.gov.jm/

- Make sure to locate vaccination records

- Locate high school graduation certificate

- A recommendation from recent employer is helpful

Monetary

Prepaid Debit Cards

- Rush Card

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

ScotiaBank http://www.scotiabank.com/jm/cda/index/0,,LIDen,00.html

NCB Bank - http://www.jncb.com/index.asp

To send money:

Western Union – http://www.westernunion.com

Senvia - http://www.senvia.com/

Communications

New Cell Phones ** Buy unlocked if you are purchasing in US

www.cellularblowout.com; www.wirelessgalaxy.com; www.ebay.com

Ringyard vs Sprint International Phone Cards

Rebtel phone cards

SoSoChat

Digicel:

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

- Web text messages from their phone to their phones via the internet - http://webtext.digicelgroup.com/sendSMSForm.do

News

Jamaica Gleaner - http://jamaica-gleaner.com

Jamaica Observer - www.jamaicaobserver.com

Power 106 - www.go-jamaica.com/power

http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/

www.jumptv.com (CVM for free or TVJ for monthly fee)

Shipping

Barrel - Food/Toiletries/Supplies

- Dial A Barrel - online - www.dialabarrel.com

- Pack A Barrel - online

- Finlays - Sells empty barrells and will also ship them for you - www.shiptojamaica.com

USPS vs FedEx vs UPS

Air Jamaica Cargo - http://airjamaica.com/Cargo

Order From US - PickUp in JA

Courts - Free Islandwide Delivery - www.courts.com.jm

SuperPlus Supermarket - www.superplusfoods.com

Hotel Recommendations

Trip Advisor - traveler reviews & opinions of hotels, vacations & more - www.tripadvisor.com

Negril: Detailed Map of Negril businesses / hotels - http://www.negrilinfo.com/

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/

Mikuzi Guest House - http://mikuzijamaica.com/index.html

Mandeville:

Mandeville Hotel - www.mandevillehoteljamaica.com

Golf View Hotel - www.thegolfviewhotel.com

Tropics View Hotel - www.tropicsviewhoteljamaica.com

Montego Bay:

Holiday Inn Sunspree - http://www.caribbeanhi.com/jamaica/

Royal Decameron - http://decameron.com/Eng/jamaica/montego/overview.html

Trelawny:

FDR-Pebbles - http://www.fdrholidays.com/pebbles/index.php

US Caribbean Links: (restaurants, associations, etc…)

Connecticut: http://www.westindianfoundation.org/

Florida: http://www.jamaicanamericanassoc.com/

Georgia: www.ajaatlanta.org/

Maryland:

- Muffin Man http://www.gazette.net/stories/121406/ente...326_31981.shtml

- www.hotcalaloo.com/jam.htm

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

US Shopping

Sam's 24-7 - Online Caribbean shopping for food and misc. items - Runs specials with free shipping - www.sams247.com

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

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