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| Jamaica |  Review #5730 on February 25, 2010: |
JohnnysWife
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Click here if you found this review helpful | Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
Review Topic: IR1/CR1 Visa
Our interview was February 18, 2010 at 8am. Me, my husband and his son stayed with his Aunt and Uncle the night before as his cousin wsa bringing us to the appointment. We left about 330am and reached by 615 (I didn't want to be late). When we got there we were parked and paid some Jamaican gentlemen JA$400 to park the car. He gave us a lot of information and insured that we had all the necessary pictures and everything that we would need, which we did, since I try to be over prepared for these things.
We got out of the car and headed down to the extremely long line at about 730am. We were asked by one of the ladies why we were there and explained for our 8am appointment. We were then directed to a much shorter line, for those of us applying for our family Visas. We were directed thru security and then had to cross thru the courtyard where we re-entered the building and had to present our pictures to a lively gentleman who we saw regularly while waiting.
We then went in to a full room where there were 2 windows taking people (5 and 6 I think). We were soon called and they asked for my stepsons passport and while reviewing the file she then asked for his medical paperwork, I told her that it was suppose to be forwarded from Mo-bay. She thanked me and then proceeded to go thru the same routine with my husband. Then she asked us to have a seat and wait for our number to be called again.
Meanwhile people were being called back up to window 9 where the actual interview was taking place. I tried to hear some of the questions, but I was standing toward the back of the room and we were all very tired. I finally got a seat and my stepson curled up on my lap, where he proceeded to fall asleep (so at this point, if they are paying attention, they can see the bond that we already have).
We finally got called up to window 8, for our interview (at this point they had opened a 2nd window for interviews). She asked a few questions, about when we met and my husband was obviously nervous, so I was trying to help him. At that point she asked me to sit down so she could ask him questions. She picked up the phone and at that point I couldn't hear too much of what was being said. She then called me back up and asked my husband to sit. She asked me just a few basic questions:
Why did we get married after knowing each other for only 1 month?
How many times have I visited? (I showed her both my passports)
Have I met his family?
Has he met my family?
That was really it, as I elaborated for every question.
She then called my husband back up and told us that everything had gone well, but because the medical paperwork was missing we were at a standstill.
We got the bluesheeet.
We now have the medical paperwork, and I am back in the States waiting for my husband to schedule his appointment.
We had to go to the bank to purchase our pin...if this happens to you make sure you have ALL ID's. (As I didn't have my passport because I don't like to carry it when we are out an about...just in case I lose it somewhere.)
I just am anxious to have my family here with me, and can't wait to get his appointment scheduled so I can o back and bring them home...
| | | Jamaica | Review #5729 on February 25, 2010: |
JohnnysWife
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Click here if you found this review helpful | Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
Our interview was February 18, 2010 at 8am. Me, my husband and his son stayed with his Aunt and Uncle the night before as his cousin was bringing us to the appointment. We left about 330am and reached by 615 (I didn\'t want to be late). When we got there we were parked and paid some Jamaican gentlemen JA$400 to park the car. He gave us a lot of information and insured that we had all the necessary pictures and everything that we would need, which we did, since I try to be over prepared for these things.
We got out of the car and headed down to the extremely long line at about 730am. We were asked by one of the ladies why we were there and explained for our 8am appointment. We were then directed to a much shorter line, for those of us applying for our family Visas. We were directed thru security and then had to cross thru the courtyard where we re-entered the building and had to present our pictures to a lively gentleman who we saw regularly while waiting.
We then went in to a full room where there were 2 windows taking people (5 and 6 I think). We were soon called and they asked for my stepsons passport and while reviewing the file she then asked for his medical paperwork, I told her that it was suppose to be forwarded from Mo-bay. She thanked me and then proceeded to go thru the same routine with my husband. Then she asked us to have a seat and wait for our number to be called again.
Meanwhile people were being called back up to window 9 where the actual interview was taking place. I tried to hear some of the questions, but I was standing toward the back of the room and we were all very tired. I finally got a seat and my stepson curled up on my lap, where he proceeded to fall asleep (so at this point, if they are paying attention, they can see the bond that we already have).
We finally got called up to window 8, for our interview (at this point they had opened a 2nd window for interviews). She asked a few questions, about when we met and my husband was obviously nervous, so I was trying to help him. At that point she asked me to sit down so she could ask him questions. She picked up the phone and at that point I couldn\'t hear too much of what was being said. She then called me back up and asked my husband to sit. She asked me just a few basic questions:
Why did we get married after knowing each other for only 1 month?
How many times have I visited? (I showed her both my passports)
Have I met his family?
Has he met my family?
That was really it, as I elaborated for every question.
She then called my husband back up and told us that everything had gone well, but because the medical paperwork was missing we were at a standstill.
We got the bluesheeet. 
We now have the medical paperwork, and I am back in the States waiting for my husband to schedule his appointment.
We had to go to the bank to purchase our pin...if this happens to you make sure you have ALL ID\'s. (As I didn\'t have my passport because I don\'t like to carry it when we are out an about...just in case I lose it somewhere.)
I just am anxious to have my family here with me, and can\'t wait to get his appointment scheduled so I can o back and bring them home...
(updated on February 25, 2010)
| | | Jamaica | Review #5702 on February 18, 2010: |
kjenkins86
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Click here if you found this review helpful | Review Topic: K1 Visa
Our interview was scheduled at 8:30. We parked the car accross the street in a little lane and tipped some guys $200 JA. From the outside they organized our papers in their preferred order, told us what's not allowed in the embassy(i.e. cell phones, lighters, weapons etc) Went through security, just like it is at a airport then went inside to get a number and sit. While we got our number, they also gave us a paper to put the beneficiary's passport number for dhl's use.
After our number was called, we went up and this female organized our papers again, asked who's filing for who then sent him to go do his fingerprints while I waited. Fingerprints took around 15 minutes and the wait for the interview was about 30 minutes. We were called up and sworn in; she then asked him to write my full name, then I was told to sit down while he picks up the phone and was asked 11 questions. Nothing out of the ordinary: how, when, where did we meet; how, when do we communicate; who, when proposed and then I was called up and asked how often do I visit and where are my passport/s for proof. I showed her my 3 passports with the gazillion stamps and that's when she said "you're visa is approved"
We had a scrapbook, digicel topups, tons of ohone records BUT she didn't ask for ANY proof.  I guess the questions were enough.
She then told us to go to the dhl desk and pay for delivery and that's it 
Overall it was a good experience, be confident, think about the questions before you jump and answer and don't be afraid to ask for the question to be repeated.
| | | Jamaica | Review #5612 on January 28, 2010: |
BunzTheMagicSnail
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Our (myself and hubby) experience at the initial phase was consistent with that of other reviewers so I will cut straight to inside the embassy. We were called to window 7 initially where a woman checked off our items and gave us back some original documents which we were quite surprised at. She also asked who filed for me to which i responded with hubby's name.
We went back to sit but the room was full so we stood to the side near the bathroom, chit chatting. I was half paying attention to what was going on around us. The gentleman by the name of rohan (if i remember correctly) was coming by cracking jokes trying to break the tension (which he was successful at). About 20 - 30 mins after we were standing on the side they started interviewing ppl. When one big family got up we sat down and continued chatting. I was sitting to the back and the interviewers were speaking softly for the most part so I could hardly hear some of the interviews. However I saw one couple get delayed because of something concerning their co-sponsor. There was a white woman and a black man doing interviews. We got called up about 15 mins after by the black gentleman.
He was polite but he asked alot of questions. These are what I remember:
1. Who are we (what is our relationship)
2. How long have we known each other
3. How long have we been married
4. Do we have kids
5. Have I ever been arrested
6. Have I ever been to the US
7. He asked for my old passport with my visitors visa. I explained it was stolen and showed him the acknowledgment from the embassy that it was stolen.
8. Phone records
9. Western union reciepts
I can't quite remember the other questions. But meanwhile he was giving me the DS230 to sign. I eventually saw him staple my passport to the file and give me the DHL reciept. He mumbled something under his breath which neither hubby nor i heard and told us to go pay dhl........so we took that as an approval. what's funny is i didn't hear but assumed hubby heard and hubby didn't hear and assumed i did. so while we're walking up to dhl i ask him if he heard what he said and he said no i thought you did so we were like i guess we're approved
| | | Jamaica | Review #5583 on January 21, 2010: |
laylawayne
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Click here if you found this review helpful | Review Topic: K3 Visa
Well, we had a K-3 visa interview at the Embassy in Jamaica yesterday and they really hassled us. Told us to come back today for 2nd interview- which was really a heavy investigation. At this time, they put my wife in a sealed room and grilled her for over 1 1/2 hours, then me for 1/2 hour. Then they said they will make a report in a couple of days and the visa unit will \"contact\" us. So, what\'s the problem , you ask. They don\'t tell us, but we do have a big age difference, and they had questions about when we met. But, on the other hand, we have extensive trips together, phone calls, Western Union, photos, etc. There was no real reason for this type of treatment. Now, we are stuck in a hotel paying every day, and no idea when or what they will do.... So much for approved K-3 visas !!
(updated on February 14, 2010)
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