DonnaJay

Do you have a budet of some sort?

Yes, a limited one maybe a couple of hundred dollars. I just sent in the AOS with payment.

I need some ideas on a Valentine present for my Jamaican wife. This will be our first Valentine's Day together.

We received NOA for the I-485 and I-765 in the mail yesterday. We are waiting for the biometrics appointment now.

I did not send in the I-131 because we do not have a travel date to enter into the form. If something comes up and my wife needs to go to Jamaica can I still submit this form without charge? Should I have included it in my AOS package with a made-up date?

I mailed out our AOS package this morning.

I hope to become a January filer on Monday. Under Part 1 of Form I-485 an A# is asked for. I'm not sure which number they want here. The I-94 has an A number, also the K-1 insert in my wife's passport has an A number. These numbers are different. Which one do I use? What is the difference in these numbers that both begin with A?

Hey Jay, how are things going ?

We are doing fine. The paper work seems to never stop. I'm ready to send in the AOS package except for the sealed envelope. We took the Certificate of Immunization to a civil surgeon last week. They could not transfer the information to the right form because the date could not be read. So we are trying to contact Dr. Banbury's office to have the certificate faxed or emailed to us with a date that is legible. In a couple of weeks I'll be dealing with federal taxes and the W-7.

Are the funds paid to USCIS to bring someone into the US on a K-1 visa tax deductible? What about the AOS fees?

Be sure the person you are bring into the country receives an I-94. Ours expired by the time we had it replaced. SS will not issue a number on an expired I-94. So I will have to file a Form W-7 with my federal return this year. My wife will not have her SS number by the time I'm ready to file our taxes.

Jay, I see you on here. How are things?

As a couple we are doing great. Our dealings with the government continue. We went back to the SS office with our I-94 which we received from Customes and Border Protection. We were denied a SS number because the I-94 was out-of-date. So, now we have to wait until the EAD comes through before going back for the SS number. This number is needed for a driver's license in GA and so many other things. The waiting continues.

I waited on getting the SS number until after we were married to keep from having to go back for the name change. It is very important to go in and get your SS two weeks before your I-94 expires.

I love my new Jamaican wife. We now have the I-94. I found the information I needed on www. hias.org. We went to the Deferred inspection Site yesterday and spoke with the Duty Officer. He saw that the I-94 was never given to my bride on her arrival at the airport. He re-created the form for us. Here is a link to Deferred Inspection Sites by city: http://www.hias.org/Immigration/Answers/Summer2004_Rapid.pdf.

Donna and I are now married. We went to the courthouse last week.

At the SS office we found out that Donna needs an I-94. The I-94 was not given to her when she entered the country. I've read a lot on this and I'm still not sure of the next steps to take. I've read that SS will not except an out of date I-94. (We married a couple of days before the 90 days was up on the K-1 visa). Can the I-485 be submitted without this information at this time? My wife is ready to start working. Please advise.

We are still engaged. Donna was overwhelmed with entry into this country and having a wedding to plan for. Since we've backed off, our relationship is back where it needs to be. We are getting close to the 90 day date for the K-1 visa. If our marriage takes place after the 90 days, what will we need to do? Will there be a problem with the AOS?

We have been together 2 and half months now. The time has speed by for us. We are thinking that we need more time past the expiration on her K-1 visa. What options do we have? If she were to go back to Jamaica would we have to go through the whole process from the beginning? What if we married in Jamaica the first quarter of the year? If we were to file a K-3 or CR-1 where would we start?

Here is a picture of a Jamaican 40 leg http://www.peleyard.com/Jamaica%202007/Ani.../40%20Legs.html and other Jamaican animals.

They come into the room with brooms and flashlights whispering in patois about forty-leg something or another. Turned out it was a "forty-leg" that pinched his toe and ran up under the bed. I guess its some sort of Jamaican insect with forty legs and pinchers that resembles a garden snake. The riped the bed apart, covers, matteress, and never found this forty-leg critter.

Oh my gosh, I would just die It sounds like a centipede to me. Some people also call them daddy-long-legs. We have them here in the states, but they get much bigger in JA. Tony hates them too.

That is why I stayed at a hotel each and every time I visited JA! Yes, I'm spoiled but I can admit it!

Would she have a problem getting back into the country with her current K-1 visa? Her visa is dated to expire the end of November.

Unfortunately the K1 Visa is not a "travel" visa -- it's a 'one time entry' into the U.S. You could always try to get an "Emergency AP" but like Kelly said, I have heard some horror stories (here on VJ) about what happens when people try to re-enter.

Your best bet would be to get the actual AP or wait for the Green Card.

When are you planning to file the AOS 'bundle?' And have you checked to see how long the processing times are -- I know Kelly filed at the end of July and her check is not even cashed yet......

Donna and I are discussing this now. I believe we first have to marry before the AOS is filed. We are looking at a late October wedding date. The AOS would be mail soon afterwards. I mentioned to her that some people go to the courthouse and get married after arriving. Later they have a reception for family and friends. This would allow us to get the AOS in sooner. As women how do you feel about having your first marriage at the courthouse? I wonder if she would later feel cheated or bad about doing this. Is it worth saving this time by having a courthouse marriage? I would like a women's perspective on this.

I have been looking at the forms required for AOS. Form I-131, Application for Travel Document is listed. Is this form part of the new I-485? USCIS shows the fee as $305. I am concerned that Donna's mom may need her there in Jamaica before any of this paper work goes through. Would she have a problem getting back into the country with her current K-1 visa? Her visa is dated to expire the end of November.

She did and her flight was not allowed to land because of a storm cell. She went to Alabama to re-fuel (get liquid) and wait until clearance from the Atlanta airport was given. After waiting five hours she arrived. Donna told me that her flight was rough because of the weather. She mentioned that people on board were actually screaming from the turbalance their flight was going through. Donna had a guy next to her who held her hand. I am grateful for him.

Oh my I'm sorry she had such a bad experience. I'm glad she got here ok though.

This was Donna's first flight and first time off the island. She is an amazing woman. She laughs about the experience now. After her arrival in Atlanta (the world's busiest airport), she was through immigration and traveled from Concourse E to the Terminal to meet me in just 30 minutes.

jay...

here it is

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...om&page=ssn

i forgot she also needs to fill out a form as well...the link to the form is on this page

Thank you, this is very helpful information. I downloaded the SS-5 application from the SS web site. Page 2, number 3 states, "If you check "Legal Alien Not Allowed to Work," you must provide a document from the U.S. Federal, State or local government agency that explains why you need a Social Security number adn that you meet all of the requirements for the U.S. government benefit. NOTE: Not all U.S. State or local are acceptable for non-work SSN purposes." Donna is here on a K-1 visa. After reading this I wonder why does she need a SS number at this time. She will not be able to work for a while and after we marry, her name will have changed. So, is it really necessary or important that she have a SS number at this time?

This is Donna's one week anniversary being here in the US. She is doing well now. She is just getting over flu like symptoms since arriving. We have been having a drought here in Atlanta this summer, so I asked Donna to bring some rain with here from Jamaica. She did and her flight was not allowed to land because of a storm cell. She went to Alabama to re-fuel (get liquid) and wait until clearance from the Atlanta airport was given. After waiting five hours she arrived. Donna told me that her flight was rough because of the weather. She mentioned that people on board were actually screaming from the turbalance their flight was going through. Donna had a guy next to her who held her hand. I am grateful for him.

Until we are married Donna is staying with a couple who raised her in Jamaica. She is only a 30 minute drive away now.

My question today is can we expect Donna's SS card to come in the mail? We checked the box to receive it on one of the forms that was turned into the embassy during the interview process. Should I call to check to see or just wait another week or two?

**OFF TOPIC**

Very interesting....... someone posted this on VJ, when he sent his fiancee packing back to her country and he might now have 2nd thoughts of trying to make it work out....

http://annie8886.wordpress.com/tag/love-relationship

This is a very good list of questions to go over with your SO. There are things on this list that I never thought to ask that I have very strong feelings towards. It will be very beneficial to go over this list with Donna. We will both know before marriage how the other thinks concerning the different areas questioned. Knowing these things about the other person will make matters a lot easier when those things come up later on.

Congrats Jay & Sarah on the visas!!

Thank you everyone for the encouragement and support. I was watching the departure flight status and saw when Donna's flight started boarding. She is in the air now and on her way to me here in Atlanta. I am leaving work now to drive down to the airport. Thank you Kelly (luvtravlin) for booking the flight and taking care of all the details. Everytime I had a question, you were quick to respone. Soon I will be joining you and the others in the AOS game. Three more hours to go.

OMG! Jay that is fabulous, Congrats! How much was her ticket?

The ticket was $310. Her flight to Atlanta is a little over 3 hours. I know that we will be hearing from you soon that Marlon's visa has been delivered.

ARRRrrrrggghhhh! Stupid embassy with their automated email reply!

I just want Marlon's visa!!!!

Donna has it, she has her visa!!! It was delivered a little after 5 this evening. She told me she called AirPak this morning and was told that it had not come over from the embassy. I have her on a flight leaving Kingston this Thursday for Atlanta. What a surprise, we were not expecting it until maybe Friday at the earliest, because of the hurricane and holiday. FutureMrs. and waynegeraldine, your visa must be right behind. I think Donna received her's today because she lives in Kingston. Thank you all for your prayers and support. So, in the next week or two I'll be back filling out more forms and checks.

Hubby was asking me last night how long it would take for him to get his passport with the visa. I told him about Kimmy & Kashi's time frame, but that a few people who did theirs a few days before the hurricane, still have not been blessed with theirs. I guess we'll see how long it takes for our early September interviews to get theirs back.

FutureMrs., waynegeraldine, I pray that your SO's will have theirs soon.

Pray for us, also. It would be nice to have Donna here for the long Labor Day week-end.

Jay, I didn't mean to forget you, you both are on my prayer list as well

Thank you. Best of luck and prayers for your September interview. May you have an easy time at the embassy.

Hubby was asking me last night how long it would take for him to get his passport with the visa. I told him about Kimmy & Kashi's time frame, but that a few people who did theirs a few days before the hurricane, still have not been blessed with theirs. I guess we'll see how long it takes for our early September interviews to get theirs back.

FutureMrs., waynegeraldine, I pray that your SO's will have theirs soon.

Pray for us, also. It would be nice to have Donna here for the long Labor Day week-end.

What kinds of jobs have you all encourage your SO to go for once they come over on a K-1 or any visa for that matter? How long does it usually take for them to get a job when they first come over?

Tony actually started working very soon after he got here. He has done all sorts of manual labor - painting, landscaping, cement work, roofing, siding, etc.. He had never done any of it before but he's a fast learner and caught on quick. He also shoveled snow for my dad's company the last few winters.

I am looking for ideas on kinds of jobs for a woman that Donna would be able to work. She has mentioned getting back to work soon after she arrives. Donna is having a hard time just sitting at home waiting on AirPak to call, now that she has quite her job there in Kingston. I also worry about her working and getting paid "under the table". Is this income just not reported to the IRS? I'm doing the right thing by bringing someone to the US legally and then getting them a job illegally? Am I looking at this the wrong way?