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Mexico, Latin & South AmericaYardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 3)

Hey My VJ Family!!!

Just wanted to check in and say hi.....things are basically still the same over here in Cali.....we are still waiting for the green card.....the FBI name check is still pending!!!! :angry: :whistle:

Duane is busy with his art.....we have started a new thing and he is selling prints of all his paintings for much less than the originals are selling......he has had a lot of success with his art and it does help out alot.....I am busy at work myself and we are just trotting along like an old married couple.... :lol: :lol: :lol:

It seems like years ago that we were going through all the waiting for the K1 and stress of traveling back and forth to JA.....we are still waiting but at least he is here so it is a little different...Hope all is well with everyone and I hope things are going great for all newbies.....it sure seems that many things have changed with Kingston embassy. CRAZYYYYYY........ :wacko: :wacko:


Take care everyone...I will check in and say hi periodically!!! (L)

Hey Kim :)
Jamaica to CTFemale02007-03-05 19:06:00
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Upcoming Interviews


Lovelyjodie 3/6/07 CR-1
Keishino 3/6/07 K1
Susan 3/6/07 ? (Darlene's friend)


Best wishes ladies :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:

Ditto- best wishes to all tomorrow!
Jamaica to CTFemale02007-03-05 19:03:00
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My interview is in April --- :yes:

Congrats on getting your interview-when did you find out?
Jamaica to CTFemale02007-03-05 19:02:00
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Then my brother suggested that I buy this 3 bedroom farm house from my mom and dad that needs minor work like some carpet and paint. I could pay for it all in cash except for 4 thousand dollars of it. Then all I would be paying for is taxes. We could pay for him to go to school and almost everything on my pay check. He could concentrate on college with maybe only working 10 hours a week. I think it is great but don't know if my hubby would go for it. We could also buy that car he wants with cash too. What would you guys do. I am afraid of living in a town of 6 people. Yes they are all im-breads LOL joking. :lol: But we could save money like crazy and go to JA every year debt free. The farm house is the same distance away from my job. Would you move from a town of 40 thousand to a town of 6 to save money?

The bad part is it would take 6 hours to mow the grass :lol:

Some things to consider- if farm living doesn't suit your family can the property be sold easily? Especially in the current real estate market? If you have children how are the daycare/schools in the area etc.? Would he feel isolated out there-would you? Would the house need any costly major repairs in the near future? How are the town's services; especially emergency services; in a town with six people? Do you think the neighbors would accept an interracial couple? And would your husband feel welcome there? Do you mind mowing the grass for 6 hours? What about the winter time, how long would it take you shovel/plow? Ask your parents why they want to sell. That might give you a good indicator of what to expect. That's just a few questions off the top of my head.

I still would wait until your husband gets there before deciding together. But if you both are up for it, go for it.

I wouldn't move to a town of 6 people to save money-but hey- that's me. I'm a city girl; I can't live too far from the mall. :blush:
Jamaica to CTFemale02007-03-05 18:58:00
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Family,
Just wanted to say good night. I am so glad that so many of us have March appointments and can check and doublecheck our stuff. My apologies to you veterans who are already past this phase. I hope we are not monopolizing the thread too much lately :wacko:



I ditto Ricardos comment.

I hope all the veterans know that we are just excited and nervous.... don't mean to monopolize the thread. Have a great night everyone..... another week begins....

3 weeks and counting until I DAY :dance:


No need to apoligize. I'm excited for you and I'm sure the veterans are only happy to help :thumbs:
Jamaica to CTFemale02007-03-04 21:30:00
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I like the new 'do denden. Nice pic.



Thanks, but no..the old "do"...I just cut it off....now I'm wearing a silky weave ;) B)


Dee, I liked the "old do" too. Are you going to stay natural? My goal for 2007 is to stay natural...I always end up putting a kiddie perm in my hair once or twice a year. I'm going to start twisting my hair next weekend...now I have a curly "fro".

I tried to go natural too, and I did for a year but I had some breakage so I decided to get a mild relaxer. As some of you know I'm multi-racial and so is my hair LOL. Naturally most of it is wavy but there are some areas that are bone straight and one patch that's a little kinkier; and it varies in thickness too. My experiment to go natural looked a little funny, as I couldn't get it to look consistent.

I remember some time back Jonesie listed some vitamins that would strengthen your hair. Jonesie can you give me the list it again?

Anyone else have any suggestions for hair care?

Edited by Jamaica to CT, 04 March 2007 - 09:25 PM.

Jamaica to CTFemale02007-03-04 21:22:00
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I like the new 'do denden. Nice pic.



Thanks, but no..the old "do"...I just cut it off....now I'm wearing a silky weave ;) B)

All right now :thumbs: ...let's see that one too. :D
Jamaica to CTFemale02007-03-04 16:40:00
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I like the new 'do denden. Nice pic.
Jamaica to CTFemale02007-03-03 08:32:00
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Happy (1st) anniversary Mindy and Roy!! (F) (F)

Edited by Jamaica to CT, 03 March 2007 - 08:22 AM.

Jamaica to CTFemale02007-03-03 08:21:00
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Hi Everyone! Hope everyone is doing well :yes:

Hey Jamie :)

Edited by Jamaica to CT, 02 March 2007 - 07:08 PM.

Jamaica to CTFemale02007-03-02 19:07:00
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The updated interview list :

Upcoming Interviews:
Lovelyjodie 3/6/07 CR-1
Keishino 3/6/07 K1
Susan 3/6/07 ? (Darlene's friend)
TexasBound 3/13/07 K1
Cambutler 3/13/07 CR-1
Sonshyne 3/20/07 K1
Ebony Sean 3/27/07 K1
LovinJA 3/27/07 K1
Ricardo 3/27/07 K1
Jamaica to CTFemale02007-03-02 18:58:00
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Rhonda and Tony my thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Karin-great news; it'll be here before you know it. LovingJa and Ebony Sean also interview on that day.
Jamaica to CTFemale02007-03-02 18:55:00
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Thanks for the idea finesse and to Anna for assembling the interview list. It'll be much easier to keep track of everyone. Best wishes to you all.
Jamaica to CTFemale02007-03-01 19:58:00
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Hi Karin,

I also agree w/Belly's Girl. Do all the forms online and try obtaining all the info you didn't have before. Also the I-864 (Affidavit of Support) and the $335 is for immigrant visa (CR1/IR1), so you can disregard that. I wish you all the best but you will be just fine. I know it seems hard but everything will work out. You are not retarded we are only human and we all make mistakes. The pressure of this whole immigration process can make us forget the littlest things so stop being so hard on yourself.

Anna

:thumbs: - every little thing gonna be alright :yes:
Jamaica to CTFemale02007-03-01 19:54:00
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Yes, you do need a No Impediment to Marriage certifciate before the interview. Here's the info:
Here's the information taken from another post:

U.S. Embassy Announces Changes to Immigrant Visa Document Requirements

Beginning December 1, 2005, the Immigrant Visa Unit of the Consular
Section of the United States Embassy will require all Jamaica-resident
applicants for immigrant visas who are aged 18 years of age and older and
are in categories requiring them to be unmarried to obtain a
Certificate of No-Impediment to Marriage. This new requirement will affect
applicants in the IR2, IR3, IR4, F11, F22, and F24 categories who are aged
18 or older. It will also affect all Jamaica-resident children aged 18
and older who will be accompanying an immigrant visa applicant.

Applicants should apply for a Certificate of No-Impediment to Marriage
at any office of the Registrar General's Department or on the Registrar
General's Department website. Applicants may find further information
about this document and the form for requesting it at
http://www.rgd.gov.jm.

Also beginning December 1, 2005, the Immigrant Visa Unit of the
Consular Section of the United States Embassy will require all applicants for
immigrant visas who have served in the military to obtain a copy of
their Military Service Record. Applicants who have served in the Jamaica
Defence Force may obtain a Military Service Record at Up Park Camp,
Kingston 5.

Here's what the certificate looks like:Posted Image

K-1 visa applicants do need this certificate.
Jamaica to CTFemale02007-02-28 17:26:00
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Karin and Ricardo-my heart goes out to both of you. Your friends are here for you if you need us.

Michele
Jamaica to CTFemale02007-02-27 20:38:00
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Karin & Ricardo my thoughts were with you today on your interview.

Welcome LovinJA!
Jamaica to CTFemale02007-02-27 15:35:00
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Congratulations to EBONY SEAN for finallllly getting an interview date on March 27th!!!!
Jamaica to CTFemale02007-02-24 21:28:00
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I broke down and subscribed to IrieFM radio (online) today <_< :blush: and it was a mistake because right now I'm wishin I were in St. Ann's Bay getting ready to go out to Jus Cheers or Mville :cry:


Family,
Okay Im shutting off the computer for a few days, going to bed and waking up to my future... It is going to be so strange to not check in with you guys on a daily basis. Anyway. Thanks again SO MUCH for all your well wishes. Send us good vibes on Tuesday. I will write as soon as I can. Little More. (L) :star:

You already know-we'll be thinking of you on Tuesday :thumbs:
Jamaica to CTFemale02007-02-24 21:22:00
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Okay, BIG NEWS tomorrow I fly to JA for our interview on Tuesday. Whatever happens, I just wanted to say that I dont know how I would've gotten to this point without all of you kind words, support and valuable information. (L) :thumbs: You have helped me so much. I will post our results as soon as I can get to a computer. I cant believe we are finally here. :dance: :dance:

Best wishes and save travels!!! Rhonda's right-try to relax, and enjoy your time together.
Jamaica to CTFemale02007-02-24 07:19:00
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Hope that everything goes well for your wife at her physical Eric! You guys are so close and deserve it!

I haven't had a chance to read back all the posts but I noticed in another thread that SavanPhil is pregnant :dance: Congrats!!!

Double ditto! Congrats and best wishes to both Eric and Savanphil :dance: :dance:
Jamaica to CTFemale02007-02-22 21:19:00
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Good morning Sonshyne and Rhonda and AlienUKGirl :energetic:


For those that have asked about the Yahoo group- we mainly use that to post pics. It's not as active as it used to be :blush:;
as I remember, you have to ask Ms. Squitto for an invite. I'm not sure if anyone else can let you join that group.

Edited by Jamaica to CT, 20 February 2007 - 05:37 AM.

Jamaica to CTFemale02007-02-20 05:37:00
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Ricardo- your interview is coming up soon :thumbs:

Best wishes to Eric on his interview tomorrow!!
Jamaica to CTFemale02007-02-19 19:15:00
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Sonshyne I hope you can find a room.
Jamaica to CTFemale02007-02-19 19:11:00
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wait correction...i mean 6'8....but still very tall...when we were on our honeymoon these kids kept coming up to him and asking him if he was a b-ball player and for what team...one kid went to get his autograph book..

lol- my former husband was very built and he was always stopped by kids and adults alike, thinking he was a runner or football player. Once we were driving through PA and we rented a really nice car and had stopped for gas. A bunch of teens surrounded the car thinking he was someone(I forgot who) and I don't think they believed him when he said that he wasn't who they thought he was :blush: .
Jamaica to CTFemale02007-02-19 19:02:00
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I think that if we had enough US dollars we could easily start up some kind of business but I dont think I could there there full time either. I want the best of both worlds, a vacation place there and a place here. So we could come and go as we please! I can dream cant I!! :lol: :lol:

:thumbs: that's what I'm talking about.
Jamaica to CTFemale02007-02-19 18:45:00
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When I retire I would love to winter in Jamaica-but I don't know if I could live there year-round.

My employment worries are over. I start a new job on March 1 :dance: :dance:


:dance: Congrats! You've been in my prayers :yes:

Thanks Jonseie. :luv:
Thanks everyone-I really appreciate the encouragement each of you have given me. :)
Jamaica to CTFemale02007-02-19 18:43:00
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And by the way Shauna-why didn't you tell us you put your wedding pictures up on yahoo?? B)

Very nice; you two look great together :thumbs:

Details please...

Edited by Jamaica to CT, 18 February 2007 - 02:31 PM.

Jamaica to CTFemale02007-02-18 14:29:00
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Thanks for the well wishes on the new job everyone. It's not easy starting over, but this job is closer to home, decent paying and I have friends that work there.
Jamaica to CTFemale02007-02-18 14:21:00
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Welcome back Julie! Those pics are so nice :thumbs: And that Elias :luv: ; that "pout"ing pic is too much :D
The last one with your JA fam is great.
Jamaica to CTFemale02007-02-18 14:16:00
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When I retire I would love to winter in Jamaica-but I don't know if I could live there year-round.

My employment worries are over. I start a new job on March 1 :dance: :dance:
Jamaica to CTFemale02007-02-17 18:55:00
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Good morning.

Best wishes to Eric and everyone with upcoming interviews :thumbs:
Jamaica to CTFemale02007-02-16 05:20:00
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Good morning and welcome jlvr!
Jamaica to CTFemale02007-02-15 05:44:00
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Hey Jilly!
Jamaica to CTFemale02007-02-14 20:13:00
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I never made it to work today ;)

Me either- but since they are about to lay us off, I really didn't make any effort to even try to go in. And to make matters worse the company that I work for filed for bankruptcy and took away our medical insurance with only 5 hours notice. Since we don't have medical insurance I'm not going to try to commute on snow, sleet and ice.

Oh well....

Edited by Jamaica to CT, 14 February 2007 - 03:34 PM.

Jamaica to CTFemale02007-02-14 15:33:00
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Hey Elizabeth-good to see you girl. :)
Jamaica to CTFemale02007-02-14 15:22:00
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Happy Anniversary to the Squitto's and the Forrester's!!!!

Happy Valentine to All!!!

:thumbs: Sorry... didn't mean to miss you Denden.
Jamaica to CTFemale02007-02-14 15:02:00
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Happy anniversary to the Squitto's!
Jamaica to CTFemale02007-02-14 14:14:00
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ice, ice baby... :angry: ahhh New England winters...


Good morning.
Jamaica to CTFemale02007-02-14 08:11:00
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Congrats Sonshyne!
Jamaica to CTFemale02007-02-12 18:59:00