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Sweetness, I hope everything works out for you...

One is supposed to come on this site to be able to express how you feel. Sometimes it gets misinterpreted.....

I don't think anything here was misinterpreted...Sweetness wants to complain about all the money that she has to pay out because her husband KNOWINGLY committed an illegal act to get here, and now when the government finally catches up to him, then the waiting and having to pay for his mistakes, is a problem...rahtid...dis is some rass bullshat here....I don't think anyone's SO or husband or wife that is still in Jamaica has it easy...my husband says all the time he is "trying to take a rough life easy". My husband has been without electric, without water, without food to the point that he was hospitalized and on iv's (on more than one occasion), walked the 13 miles to work (one way) whenever he ran out of cab fare, has gone without so others can have, etc etc...and never ONCE since we have been together (4 years) has he even considered or talked about doing anything illegal to get here. NOT ONCE. He is an honest man...to the point that it cost him a chance at a visa...but honest he was (and still is). Instead of complaining about the wait, he and I made the best of it. Did what we needed to do, and kept it moving. Yes, I'm sure he wants to have a better life here, and looks forward everyday to doing so, but he will not stoop to that level. I agree with what Tre and Sus said...but especially Tre...you never know who is reading this board, so she better watch out...it has been made plain on more than one occasion that those at the Embassy are quite familiar with this board She and her husband just needs to suck it up, and pray that they have a favorable outcome...because the reality of the situation is that he could very well have a permanent ban...the government nuh easy fi true...bless

I see your point Mrs. Palmer

This is all I have to say to ALL OF YOU!!!! It is hard enough dealing with this immigration process and then to come on a sight to seek useful info and to chat with some of the ppl going through the same process one would think it would be an encouraging experience and uplifting, however, some are just so miserable and have too much time on their hands and just want to lash out.. U see THE LORD IS NEAR TO THE BROKENHEARTED AND SAVES THE CRUSHED IN SPIRIT. psalms 34:18--------------------------DISAPPOINTMENT TO A NOBLE SOUL IS WHAT COLD WATER IS TO BURNING METAL; IT STRENGTHENS, TEMPERS, INTENSIFIES, BUT NEVER DESTROYS IT.............. REMEMBER THAT SUS. .............................................ONE LOVE

Sweetness, I hope everything works out for you...

One is supposed to come on this site to be able to express how you feel. Sometimes it gets misinterpreted.....

I don't think anything here was misinterpreted...Sweetness wants to complain about all the money that she has to pay out because her husband KNOWINGLY committed an illegal act to get here, and now when the government finally catches up to him, then the waiting and having to pay for his mistakes, is a problem...rahtid...dis is some rass bullshat here....I don't think anyone's SO or husband or wife that is still in Jamaica has it easy...my husband says all the time he is "trying to take a rough life easy". My husband has been without electric, without water, without food to the point that he was hospitalized and on iv's (on more than one occasion), walked the 13 miles to work (one way) whenever he ran out of cab fare, has gone without so others can have, etc etc...and never ONCE since we have been together (4 years) has he even considered or talked about doing anything illegal to get here. NOT ONCE. He is an honest man...to the point that it cost him a chance at a visa...but honest he was (and still is). Instead of complaining about the wait, he and I made the best of it. Did what we needed to do, and kept it moving. Yes, I'm sure he wants to have a better life here, and looks forward everyday to doing so, but he will not stoop to that level. I agree with what Tre and Sus said...but especially Tre...you never know who is reading this board, so she better watch out...it has been made plain on more than one occasion that those at the Embassy are quite familiar with this board She and her husband just needs to suck it up, and pray that they have a favorable outcome...because the reality of the situation is that he could very well have a permanent ban...the government nuh easy fi true...bless

Like I said all of you all are entitled to your own opinions and yes I thought the same way, that this is some place where one can express their true feelings. See you ppl don't know the whole story. My husband has been back in his country for the last 4years and all that is posted on here is nothing the EMBASSY doesn't already know. They know how many times he has been to the States, how he obtain his Visa, and etc. He understands he made a mistake and he did not lie about it at his interview and it's documented in his waiver. So whatever, mi ah still go on good. Again, we all have our struggles, perhaps your SO don't have the links, even still, you learn from your mistakes and so have my husband. If it so be that he can't come to the States b/c of such and such then dats how it go. Other LEGAL arrangements can be made. These cases are been adjudicated on an individual bases so maybe you all need to look into your relationships and figure out y your case is not complete. I don't know how you all read into all of that as a serious complaint, man I became the TARGET and you all aimed, fired but, you missed. Because I am still going to keep all of you in prayer because we are all walking this journey through immigration or have walked it and it's not an easy road.

Boi, u ppl. (Speaking of the ones with the sassy comments)......First of all, I did not try and justify the falsified docs.. All I said was yes ppl do what they have to do under certain circumstances.. Never, did I say that it was the RIGHT thing to do. YES HIS VISA WAS FALSE AND THAT'S THAT.......... Some ppl on here are in this situation with NO PAPERWORK, OVERSTAYS, ETC..............I know personally someone who was deported for overstay and did not have any paperwork what so ever. The person got deported back to their country and returned to the US within 6months. So let GOD be thy judge. None of you are in my husbands shoes nor mine. We all have different struggles and no one should be judging no one................No one was whinning nor complaining... If you READ my post the only thing I somewhat, if you will, complained about was the long wait for the drop off time...........Meaning when they rqst addt'l info. or you lack info and have to return at a later date to submit........... the time in between can be a bit lengthy......

GETTA GRIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The good ole boy system here in America do not want NO FOREIGNERS IN THE USA. From what I understand that they are afraid of them taking our jobs and TERRORIST are the main reason why this process is the way it is right now for your info. and relaxed Americans ASSumming, as usual, that " no it couldn't happen here."

Pure ignorance

I personnally do not need your sympathy.

You came in here whining about the waivers and the delay - That wasn't a plea for sympathy?

My husband has not done nothing that any other person coming from foreign who wants to better their life and tired of the let downs when they did go about things the right way and get denied because of simple reasons would have done.

Again - Pure ignorance - We have Yardie members in here who did EVERYTHING the right way, got denied, and waited out the period that they needed to wait to do things legally - Any which way you try to paint it, what he did was illegal -

It is very hard for ppl in those third world countries to have a reasonable living based on their income and whomever the prime minister is man or woman should be ashammed. Some don't consider Jamaica as third world, however, I beg to differ, because how can someone truely survive off of $50 a week and feed their families and maintain a reasonable lifestyle.

How many people in JA live on that money and have a reasonable lifestyle? Spend some real time there, living inna yaad - your view might change -

I did a little research on the waivers and I believe we presented a pretty good pkg. It must be, because they haven't requested any addt'l info. thus far unlike others I have read on here. I am ready to deal with whatever. To you Miss ASSumer (Trelawny Parrish), like Support OAFJF said all of we have been thru this VISA PROCESS and thought we had everything and boom other info may be requested. That's why we all share all of our experiences and questions are meant to be asked so that we can all HELP each other not Bash one another. That's what's wrong with society today, ppl are so quick to tell someone what they should and shouldn't do. Most ppl are so quick to ASSume this, that, and other, although, you don't know a person's journey on how that got to the place where they are so it's not good to ASSume anything. Not realizing most ppl have a full schedule and may not have the time to do all the research that is required to complete this process so we relay on sources like visa journey and other information gathered on bits and pieces and take it for what it's worth and take it in prayer to GOD and pray that the outcome be in our favor. Most of this process seem to be on a case to case bases not all of the information is that beneficial to ppl because just say that happen to you and then the next person similar case and they get thru just fine. So it is what it is and like I said I wish you all the best........................................ONE LOVE

As you seem to be so fond of using the word - you are the one ASSuming here - What I took issue with, and will continue to have an issue with - is the fact that you are whining about your man having done something illegal and having to pay the price for it - There are plenty of good, honest people that are denied visitor visas, etc.... - they don't do something illegal - if you get denied for a bank loan, do you then rob the bank cause you need the money?

people do what they have to do. ............... I am sure some ppl would rob a bank.........Would I, no. Listen, I feel what you are saying but we are here in America and not in those countries like some others suffering and they may feel time is not on there side. I am not at all encouraging illegal entries. All I am saying is desperate measures causes for desperate actions. Hell, here we are in the year of 2009 and BLACK AMERICA is still paying the price of the slavery way back when. Look how they are bashing the president who is a little of both. ........... So................come on who wouldn't want the PRESIDENT to come speak to their kids...It's just some don't want a BLACK MAN telling their kids anything. Anyway that's a whole different topic. .That's your opinion/comment.......... It is what it is.................. ALL THE BEST .

I have spent some real time there and your reality may not be my reality or any one else's for that matter. I don't do the tourist thing we I go there. I have ppl there before I met my husband. So I have spent time inna yard. So check the levels.... you can make all the ignorant comments you like. Until you have walked my journey you have no room to judge. Ppl make the best of what they have , but most want a little better life. Having to fetch water is not all good and everytime you want to clean yourself or your clothes having to go to a river is not a walk in the park. So therefore ppl do what they have to do.

The good ole boy system here in America do not want NO FOREIGNERS IN THE USA. From what I understand that they are afraid of them taking our jobs and TERRORIST are the main reason why this process is the way it is right now for your info. and relaxed Americans ASSumming, as usual, that " no it couldn't happen here."

Pure ignorance

I personnally do not need your sympathy.

You came in here whining about the waivers and the delay - That wasn't a plea for sympathy?

My husband has not done nothing that any other person coming from foreign who wants to better their life and tired of the let downs when they did go about things the right way and get denied because of simple reasons would have done.

Again - Pure ignorance - We have Yardie members in here who did EVERYTHING the right way, got denied, and waited out the period that they needed to wait to do things legally - Any which way you try to paint it, what he did was illegal -

It is very hard for ppl in those third world countries to have a reasonable living based on their income and whomever the prime minister is man or woman should be ashammed. Some don't consider Jamaica as third world, however, I beg to differ, because how can someone truely survive off of $50 a week and feed their families and maintain a reasonable lifestyle.

How many people in JA live on that money and have a reasonable lifestyle? Spend some real time there, living inna yaad - your view might change -

I did a little research on the waivers and I believe we presented a pretty good pkg. It must be, because they haven't requested any addt'l info. thus far unlike others I have read on here. I am ready to deal with whatever. To you Miss ASSumer (Trelawny Parrish), like Support OAFJF said all of we have been thru this VISA PROCESS and thought we had everything and boom other info may be requested. That's why we all share all of our experiences and questions are meant to be asked so that we can all HELP each other not Bash one another. That's what's wrong with society today, ppl are so quick to tell someone what they should and shouldn't do. Most ppl are so quick to ASSume this, that, and other, although, you don't know a person's journey on how that got to the place where they are so it's not good to ASSume anything. Not realizing most ppl have a full schedule and may not have the time to do all the research that is required to complete this process so we relay on sources like visa journey and other information gathered on bits and pieces and take it for what it's worth and take it in prayer to GOD and pray that the outcome be in our favor. Most of this process seem to be on a case to case bases not all of the information is that beneficial to ppl because just say that happen to you and then the next person similar case and they get thru just fine. So it is what it is and like I said I wish you all the best........................................ONE LOVE

As you seem to be so fond of using the word - you are the one ASSuming here - What I took issue with, and will continue to have an issue with - is the fact that you are whining about your man having done something illegal and having to pay the price for it - There are plenty of good, honest people that are denied visitor visas, etc.... - they don't do something illegal - if you get denied for a bank loan, do you then rob the bank cause you need the money?

people do what they have to do. ............... I am sure some ppl would rob a bank.........Would I, no. Listen, I feel what you are saying but we are here in America and not in those countries like some others suffering and they may feel time is not on there side. I am not at all encouraging illegal entries. All I am saying is desperate measures causes for desperate actions. Hell, here we are in the year of 2009 and BLACK AMERICA is still paying the price of the slavery way back when. Look how they are bashing the president who is a little of both. ........... So................come on who wouldn't want the PRESIDENT to come speak to their kids...It's just some don't want a BLACK MAN telling their kids anything. Anyway that's a whole different topic. .That's your opinion/comment.......... It is what it is.................. ALL THE BEST .

The good ole boy system here in America do not want NO FOREIGNERS IN THE USA. From what I understand that they are afraid of them taking our jobs and TERRORIST are the main reason why this process is the way it is right now for your info. and relaxed Americans ASSumming, as usual, that " no it couldn't happen here."

Pure ignorance

I personnally do not need your sympathy.

You came in here whining about the waivers and the delay - That wasn't a plea for sympathy?

My husband has not done nothing that any other person coming from foreign who wants to better their life and tired of the let downs when they did go about things the right way and get denied because of simple reasons would have done.

Again - Pure ignorance - We have Yardie members in here who did EVERYTHING the right way, got denied, and waited out the period that they needed to wait to do things legally - Any which way you try to paint it, what he did was illegal -

It is very hard for ppl in those third world countries to have a reasonable living based on their income and whomever the prime minister is man or woman should be ashammed. Some don't consider Jamaica as third world, however, I beg to differ, because how can someone truely survive off of $50 a week and feed their families and maintain a reasonable lifestyle.

How many people in JA live on that money and have a reasonable lifestyle? Spend some real time there, living inna yaad - your view might change -

I did a little research on the waivers and I believe we presented a pretty good pkg. It must be, because they haven't requested any addt'l info. thus far unlike others I have read on here. I am ready to deal with whatever. To you Miss ASSumer (Trelawny Parrish), like Support OAFJF said all of we have been thru this VISA PROCESS and thought we had everything and boom other info may be requested. That's why we all share all of our experiences and questions are meant to be asked so that we can all HELP each other not Bash one another. That's what's wrong with society today, ppl are so quick to tell someone what they should and shouldn't do. Most ppl are so quick to ASSume this, that, and other, although, you don't know a person's journey on how that got to the place where they are so it's not good to ASSume anything. Not realizing most ppl have a full schedule and may not have the time to do all the research that is required to complete this process so we relay on sources like visa journey and other information gathered on bits and pieces and take it for what it's worth and take it in prayer to GOD and pray that the outcome be in our favor. Most of this process seem to be on a case to case bases not all of the information is that beneficial to ppl because just say that happen to you and then the next person similar case and they get thru just fine. So it is what it is and like I said I wish you all the best........................................ONE LOVE

As you seem to be so fond of using the word - you are the one ASSuming here - What I took issue with, and will continue to have an issue with - is the fact that you are whining about your man having done something illegal and having to pay the price for it - There are plenty of good, honest people that are denied visitor visas, etc.... - they don't do something illegal - if you get denied for a bank loan, do you then rob the bank cause you need the money?

people do what they have to do. ............... I am sure some ppl would rob a bank.........Would I, no. Listen, I feel what you are saying but we are here in America and not in those countries like some others suffering and they may feel time is not on there side. I am not at all encouraging illegal entries. All I am saying is desperate measures causes for desperate actions. Hell, here we are in the year of 2009 and BLACK AMERICA is still paying the price of the slavery way back when. Look how they are bashing the president who is a little of both. ........... So................come on who wouldn't want the PRESIDENT to come speak to their kids...It's just some don't want a BLACK MAN telling their kids anything. Anyway that's a whole different topic. .That's your opinion/comment.......... It is what it is.................. ALL THE BEST .

Yes, you are right. I try to stay positive and look at it that way. It's just all the time that it takes for this process really get to me. I don't understand y this process is so long. They need to hire ppl to adjudicate these cases and unite more families. I understand not everyone have good intentions, however, not everyone is a criminal either. This process is very exhausting. I pray for all to have a speedy reunion with their love ones and properous life together. We all must hang in there and put God before everything.. .............................. ONE LOVE PEACE AND BLESSINGS

Sweetness, I am so sorry you are going through this - But I am sorry, I don't have a lot of sympathy in your case - The very reason why this process is so long and frustrating for those of us who try to do things the right way is a direct result of actions like those of your SO -

To quote from your post:

He was detained at the airport and sentenced 6mos. for attempting to enter with falsified documents. That's where the waivers come in and the fees Total $1,090 for two waivers. He was only blue slipped for not having his medical complete-----------blue slipped meaning--a slip to return once completed.

I really don't see where you have room to complain - He committed a crime, falsified documents, and tried to circumvent the visa process in the past - Plus didn't bother to get his medical done in time for his interview - It's a direct result of that type of action that causes others to get caught up in a mess when they are trying to do things the right way - If I were in your shoes, I would seriously be examining your relationship - Cause it seems like he is determined to get to the US in any way possible.

See you got it twisted..... The reason why his medical was not done on time is because his intial interview was originally scheduled for June 24, 2009. Because I also filed a K3 visa app. that also reached the embassy around the same time and that interview was scheduled for May 20, 2009. We did not know of that May 20th date until May 15th if you read my previous post you would know that. He could not get a medical appt scheduled for so short notice of the date in May. I stated we were prepared for the June 24th interview and because both were in house the embassy went ahead and interviewed him for the IR1 instead of the K3 on the scheduled K3 interview date. if both petitions are at the Embassy at the same time, then the IR-1 visa takes precedent over the K3 visa. He did not falsify the docs himself. If you really want to know he purchased the visa from someone who had an inside connection with someone who works with the embassy and visas. He visited twice with the same VISA and went back to JA the third time was just a bit much. My relationship is all good. I am not worried about what you may be insinuating. He has plenty of opportunity to go otherwise. Let's say he has learned his lesson and paid the price. So you can take the bitter with the sweet. Like I said before the reason why I believe the system is the way it is because of TERRORIST.. Drug smugglers and prostitution trades. So you check yourself and check the levels..................DO YOUR RESEARCH.......

OK... what does her knowing have to do with her question?

If I had know that I may need a waiver, I would have done as much research as I could before filing, then when it came up, I would deal with it.

that easy to assume..how many of us have been thru the visa process and thought we have everything? It seem she thought the information/documents she had was enough..

Thank you for your response to those comments made by sus and trelawny and whoever else on that negative vibe. Yes, what my husband (so) did was indeed wrong, but it's not the total reason why this process is the way it is. The good ole boy system here in America do not want NO FOREIGNERS IN THE USA. From what I understand that they are afraid of them taking our jobs and TERRORIST are the main reason why this process is the way it is right now for your info. and relaxed Americans ASSumming, as usual, that " no it couldn't happen here." Anyway, I am not in a debate with none of you about y the system is this or that and I personnally do not need your sympathy. My husband has not done nothing that any other person coming from foreign who wants to better their life and tired of the let downs when they did go about things the right way and get denied because of simple reasons would have done. It is very hard for ppl in those third world countries to have a reasonable living based on their income and whomever the prime minister is man or woman should be ashammed. Some don't consider Jamaica as third world, however, I beg to differ, because how can someone truely survive off of $50 a week and feed their families and maintain a reasonable lifestyle.

I did a little research on the waivers and I believe we presented a pretty good pkg. It must be, because they haven't requested any addt'l info. thus far unlike others I have read on here. I am ready to deal with whatever. To you Miss ASSumer (Trelawny Parrish), like Support OAFJF said all of we have been thru this VISA PROCESS and thought we had everything and boom other info may be requested. That's why we all share all of our experiences and questions are meant to be asked so that we can all HELP each other not Bash one another. That's what's wrong with society today, ppl are so quick to tell someone what they should and shouldn't do. Most ppl are so quick to ASSume this, that, and other, although, you don't know a person's journey on how that got to the place where they are so it's not good to ASSume anything. Not realizing most ppl have a full schedule and may not have the time to do all the research that is required to complete this process so we relay on sources like visa journey and other information gathered on bits and pieces and take it for what it's worth and take it in prayer to GOD and pray that the outcome be in our favor. Most of this process seem to be on a case to case bases not all of the information is that beneficial to ppl because just say that happen to you and then the next person similar case and they get thru just fine. So it is what it is and like I said I wish you all the best........................................ONE LOVE

Somebody help me out here $945.00 USD! Oh lord what is really going on with in this world today. don't they know you had to pay for the K1 & I-130 and the NVC bill, OH LORD SOMEBODY PINCH ME! if he comes on the K1 you will end up paying $1000 more to adjust his status again?

Ok i think its time for an intervention!!

MsSheka - The $945 has absolutely nothing to do with the K1, I-130 - It is a waiver fee - he is ineligible to receive a visa based on his past actions, and those fees are to file a waiver to attempt to get them to overlook the problem.

ok past actions i got it now

Somebody help me out here $945.00 USD! Oh lord what is really going on with in this world today. don't they know you had to pay for the K1 & I-130 and the NVC bill, OH LORD SOMEBODY PINCH ME! if he comes on the K1 you will end up paying $1000 more to adjust his status again?

Ok i think its time for an intervention!!

MsSheka - The $945 has absolutely nothing to do with the K1, I-130 - It is a waiver fee - he is ineligible to receive a visa based on his past actions, and those fees are to file a waiver to attempt to get them to overlook the problem.

ok past actions i got it now

well the bright side is he gets a second chance at his visa legally

Yes, you are right. I try to stay positive and look at it that way. It's just all the time that it takes for this process really get to me. I don't understand y this process is so long. They need to hire ppl to adjudicate these cases and unite more families. I understand not everyone have good intentions, however, not everyone is a criminal either. This process is very exhausting. I pray for all to have a speedy reunion with their love ones and properous life together. We all must hang in there and put God before everything.. .............................. ONE LOVE PEACE AND BLESSINGS

Ok, I know they have the embassy in Kingston and I believe the waivers have to go to DHS. So, do they have a DHS located in Kingston, Jamaica? Isn't DHS----America based or DHS all over the world?

It's all over the world. You will notice that is the USCIS office of Kingston, which has 601 jurisdiction over a couple of consulates. (USCIS is part of DHS. . . .)

O My Goodness, So this can take some time.. I pray for a quick process.... thanks for the info

Hello everyone.. My fiance and I are currently in the visa process (received NOA1, waiting on NOA2) and I have been back to Jamaica twice to visit but only for a week/10 days. I recently got layed-off from my job and have more time on my hands. I've applied to other jobs but now it is a waiting game.. I want to spent this free time with my guy in Jamaica. So my question is this- Can I book a one-way flight to JA (Is that legal??) I am planning on staying for 2 or 3 weeks. And will it be a problem when I go through customs? I'd appreciate any knowledge/ advice on this topic.. Thank you so much and good luck to all with your own "visa journey"!

I am sure you can book a one way to Jamaica. I never thought about customs. That's a good question. I am sure if you tell them that you are planning to stay about a month and you did not book your return flight because you were unsure of your departure date or your fiance is going pay for your return flight , I don't know, but they do ask you some personal questions at customs in Jamaica. Most times they stamp your book for 3 to 6 months anyway.

Good luck!

Ok, I know they have the embassy in Kingston and I believe the waivers have to go to DHS. So, do they have a DHS located in Kingston, Jamaica? Isn't DHS----America based or DHS all over the world?

Hello,

Can anyone tell me where does the Embassy in Jamaica send their waivers to and approx. how long it could take to process?

Thanks in advance.

HELLO EVERYONE-

Yes, I know I have to update my timeline.. I am just Here's the latest.......... My husband had his interview on May 20, 2009 for his IR 1, however, he was initially scheduled for June 24, 2009 but it got moved up b/c we filed for the i129f(k3) and both paperwork reached the embassy at the same time so the k3 automatically dropped b/c we told them we wanted to pursue the IR 1.... Long story short. The interview was good, so my husband said, however he was blue slipped b/c he did not have his medical complete due to him preparing for the June interview and not expecting the May interview. Anyway, he was denied but he qualified for a waiver, in which we already had prepared. He presented them with the waiver packet at the interview in May. The waiver was accepted at the time with no fee, however, he had to pay the fees once he returned with his medical. We had to email the embassy once the med was complete and we were prepared to pay. Y he couldn't just go there and pay without a specific date who knows?????? Given a date to return on August 11, 2009. (From May to August MORE WAITING).....He went back on August 11, 2009 and got blue slipped again because he had only one complete fee for one of the waivers (we filed i601 and i212)... We were told i601 was $545 US and i212 was $400 US ..NOT Both waivers cost $545. He had $945 prepared to pay we were $145 US short. He asked if he could come right back and pay it being it was only $145 less. The consulate, of course, said no you have to email the embassy once you are prepared to pay the other fee. The consulate did accept the one fee ($545) for one of the waivers. I emailed the embassy the same day(8/11/09) and let them know he was prepared to pay the fee and WOOOOOOOOOOO they emailed me back the nxt day with a date of Sept 7 to come back. I don't understand y they have to schedule you so far out just to pay a fee. God only knows how long it's going to take to process the waivers via DHS. Does anyone know approx a timeframe on how long it takes to process and where do they process the waivers for Kingston, Jamaica?

Somebody help me out here $945.00 USD! Oh lord what is really going on with in this world today. don't they know you had to pay for the K1 & I-130 and the NVC bill, OH LORD SOMEBODY PINCH ME! if he comes on the K1 you will end up paying $1000 more to adjust his status again?

Ok i think its time for an intervention!!

Yes, indeed.. Actually the total amount that had to be paid was $1090.00 for the two waivers on the IR 1 status. Trust me, I do not wish to pay an additional $1000 + for AOS. I know the IR 1 process is a little longer by a few more months, however, I'd rather wait it out and be done with immigration than to pay $2090.00 because even if he came over on the K1/K3 visa we would have to still pay for the waivers.............. No rich girl here and he ain't doing to well in JA either. Those of you that live there know. No money ah run in Jamaica only the big dealers. Lil innocent workers over there may just get $50 a week. Talk about economic reform..............Somebody really need to have it out with that prime minister -she/he should be ashammed. I think it's a she. Anyway, that's not good, we are in the 20th century! Come on, Jamaice is the #1 tourist place in the carribbean. Nuff money to pay workers more.

Wow. Sorry you're getting the run-around. I've also wondered why they schedule drop off dates so far out. From reading around this site, it seems that a lot of embassies let you drop stuff off with no appointment.

Best wishes.

yeah well that's how it goes. It seems that no one can give you a straight answer about anything regarding immigration. This is the best site with the most informative information and legit. Thanks to all for sharing the info and keeping it real!

By the way you two make a cute couple! He kinda favor BUSTA RHYMES but better lookin'....... No Offense Busta.

ONE LOVE

ah i hear you

thanks for the clarification

as sus said you should probably check the waiver section

there is this other immigration board that specialises in these kinds of situations but i don;t recall the name off the top of my head

i'm gonna have to search and come back

Yes, I think I know the website you are referring to, I believe it is immigrate2us.net. I have checked that site, as well as, the waiver section here and really found no cases referencing Jamaica. That's the reason why I post it here because most of the ppl here can relate to the issues with the Jamaican Embassy. I wish I can link up with that person on here Malita, I think, she had some very informative info on this site before which got us this far along with some others with helpful info. Well thank you all and may you all have a peaceful short journey on being reunited with your love one.

ONE LOVE-----------------------------OUT OF MANY WE ARE ONE

so hold up!

you have to pay 945 dollars because he wasn't able to do his medical

or for a combination of other reasons?

No, the 945 was for the two waivers that my husband had to submit. He was deported from the states so therefore, he had to submit a waiver(consider, begging an excuse me). He was detained at the airport and sentenced 6mos. for attempting to enter with falsified documents. That's where the waivers come in and the fees Total $1,090 for two waivers. He was only blue slipped for not having his medical complete-----------blue slipped meaning--a slip to return once completed.

HELLO EVERYONE-

Yes, I know I have to update my timeline.. I am just Here's the latest.......... My husband had his interview on May 20, 2009 for his IR 1, however, he was initially scheduled for June 24, 2009 but it got moved up b/c we filed for the i129f(k3) and both paperwork reached the embassy at the same time so the k3 automatically dropped b/c we told them we wanted to pursue the IR 1.... Long story short. The interview was good, so my husband said, however he was blue slipped b/c he did not have his medical complete due to him preparing for the June interview and not expecting the May interview. Anyway, he was denied but he qualified for a waiver, in which we already had prepared. He presented them with the waiver packet at the interview in May. The waiver was accepted at the time with no fee, however, he had to pay the fees once he returned with his medical. We had to email the embassy once the med was complete and we were prepared to pay. Y he couldn't just go there and pay without a specific date who knows?????? Given a date to return on August 11, 2009. (From May to August MORE WAITING).....He went back on August 11, 2009 and got blue slipped again because he had only one complete fee for one of the waivers (we filed i601 and i212)... We were told i601 was $545 US and i212 was $400 US ..NOT Both waivers cost $545. He had $945 prepared to pay we were $145 US short. He asked if he could come right back and pay it being it was only $145 less. The consulate, of course, said no you have to email the embassy once you are prepared to pay the other fee. The consulate did accept the one fee ($545) for one of the waivers. I emailed the embassy the same day(8/11/09) and let them know he was prepared to pay the fee and WOOOOOOOOOOO they emailed me back the nxt day with a date of Sept 7 to come back. I don't understand y they have to schedule you so far out just to pay a fee. God only knows how long it's going to take to process the waivers via DHS. Does anyone know approx a timeframe on how long it takes to process and where do they process the waivers for Kingston, Jamaica?

Hello-

It's funny I ran across your post and you are Jamaica bound also. We are in the same position and I, as well, need some advise. My husband has an actual interview date for his K3 on May 20th and an interview for his IR 1 on June 20th. Of course, we also want to pursue the IR 1. Not sure what to do. I have contacted the embassy via email since they don't discuss over the phone, however, I haven't gotten any reply other than the normal confirmation that my email was received. So, if I find out something I will let you know. This is very frustrating. Good luck.

We also have to go through a waiver process, from my understanding it's not done there in Jamaica. Any one have any idea how long that process is?..................... One Love

THANX A BUNCH.

Wow, that's great!!!!!!! Congrats. My husband's case was completed on April 20, 2009 and an agent from the NVC advised me to call back around the 2nd week in May for a interview date in June. Because they are currently booked up for the month of May in Kingston. She stated they will be scheduling June interviews around the 2nd week in May. So stay on them. I am. This journey has been LOOOOOOOOOOONG, however, it is not as long as it has been. Gods Will, he will be here in June...............

Thanks for your replies. Yes it's a L---------------------ONG road. I have been with my husband for 3 years and married for 2. We have been apart for 2yrs occassional visits to JA but not long stays we have 2 children one in school so the visits have to be short. That, to me, is no life. How can they possibly think that someone can tolerate this lifestyle for so long. Although, my husband is like your spouse, just as humble and patient. I guess we Americans are used to getting things NOW oppose to having to wait a long time. We can move about on this big island of America, unlike, someone like my husband just there on the tiny island of JA. Time waits for no one. I pray we all get the TIME to be with our love ones while the flames still burning and not let the evil spirits of immigration TIME LINES get the best of us like it almost has me. I almost want to go for the K3, but that is money I don't have to spare at the moment when the time come to go back for the immigrant visa. This is just too much. Today, makes a year since I lost my mother at age 54. I know that is playing a part in my down feelings. The NVC says it could take approx. 2-3 months before the interview from this date. that's insane. Yeah, I know someone out there has been waiting longer. It just seem like they just have an excuse for everything. All these ppl needing jobs, hello, can they train ppl to adjudicate. PPL do it everyday (judge others). Oh well , thanks for reading and responding. As my husband would say, "keep the faith, everything will work out in due time"

PRAYING FOR A MIRACLE..................................ONE LOVE

Hello everyone,

I am really getting tired of dealing with immigration and almost to the point of wanting to give up. I love my husband and I know he loves me. Yes, I know it's worth the wait. I am just tired, lonely, and depressed. The NVC had requested another copy of my husbands birth cert. apparently in Jamaica it used to be handwritten now they have upgraded to computer generated one. Long story short. An agent stated today that they received the bc yesterday on 4/8/09 now I received an email from the NVC on 4/3/09 stating.........................." The NVC has received the birth certificate and we have updated our records accordingly." ?????????????????????? What's going on????? The agent tells me it's currently being reviewed, then an electronic notification will be sent to the embassy for an interview date. Now we have a waiver to submit as well. Don't we suppose to receive an info pkt with some instructions 1st before the embassy interview? I really wonder if that agent knows what she is talking about. They should be more thorough, being they are the only source we have. So, after the NVC review your case, the next step is...........?????

Agreed. Just ignore the k-3 paperwork, u won't get an interview date for k-3 unless you submit the packet 3.

OK, thanks for your replies................. Have a good day and wish you'll all the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ONE LOVE

Hello- hope everyone is keeping the faith and going on strong

Our case is near complete from the NVC and soon will be forwarded to the embassy in Jamaica according to the NVC agent. I was advised by the agent from the NVC to contact the embassy and asked their procedure on how to abandon the K3 visa because we decided to wait on the I130visa process, which should be soon. The NVC is just waiting on the computer generated birth certificate, apparently Jamaica change/upgraded their format on bc.

I have emailed KNGSTN ( Jamaica) embassy 3 x's asking them their procedure and they email me back with this response: tell your spouse to come on april 14 at 1pm to pick up his K3 packet and wait for the immigrant visa interview. I don't get it am I not making myself clear to them or what? We shouldn't need the K3 packet if we are going forward with the immigrant visa. Should we take that opportunity to ask in person and present the waiver packet or what, I don't want to delay or confuse the process. Any suggestions?

Our attorney has even emailed them and asked their procedure to present the waiver packet and they responded the same way. What should we do? We been approved since October 2007 and now down to the final process. Once NVC receive the upgraded birth certificate the case will be complete and on with the next step.

Greetings everyone,

Just to brief you on who I am and my status. I was the one on here whom the lawyer dumped b/c I was asking too many questions. Long story short, we resolved the issue, he is back on the job and the case is near complete.

The NVC sent a request for my husbands current birth cert.(bc) apparently in Jamaica at one point they had hand written bc and in the past year or so, they have upgraded to the computer generated ones, so that's what the NVC is requesting and then the case will be complete and sent to the Embassy in Kingston. Why it take 3 days to get a printed bc in Jamaica..........go figure? Anyway, my question is . ................. We have been approved since October 2007. I129f and i130. I have been trying to email and correspond with the embassy in kgston on their procedure on how to abandon the i129f because we decided to wait for the immigrant visa instead. I haved emailed them 3 x and they keep responding by telling me; right now to tell my husband to come in and pick up the K3 packet with the ds230 on April 14 at 1pm and wait for the interview date for the immigrant visa. I don't know if I am making myself clear to them or what. I do not wish to delay this process any longer. Why would we need the K3 packet when we are going forward with the immigrant visa? I don't know if we should take this opportunity and go in person and tell them we want to abandon the i129f K3 visa and submit the waiver packets or what. Our attorney have even emailed them as well, asking them their procedure on delivering the waiver packet and they just respond by keep telling us to come pick up the K3 visa packet. I don't want to confuse or delay our case because we are so close to getting out of this. Does anyone have any suggestions? Do you think they are really reading the email correctly. I wonder are they hooked on phonics or chronic..............LOL Sorry, for the long email.

Hello All,

I decided to start a thread for all us CR1/IR1 filers petitioning for someone in Jamaica. There's alot of information that can be gathered from the VJ NVC threads but I thought that having one specific to us JA filers could help alot. There are a few things that are specific to Jamaica during the NVC process so this thread will be sort of a one-stop-shop.

• During NVC you can choose to speed up the process by using James Shortcuts

• The US Embassy in Jamaica is an appointment post embassy....this essentially means that the Embassy only performs the interview. The NVC schedules the interview and collects ALL fees and paperwork. At the time the appointment is scheduled, the NVC will send an appointment letter to all interested parties (applicant, petitioner, and agent/attorney of record, if applicable) notifying them of the date, time, and location of the interview; and forward the petition to the embassy in Kingston.

So post any questions or concerns you have during the NVC to Interview process here.