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Mexico, Latin & South AmericaYardies at Home and a Farrin (part14)
Mrs. P, I just want to get thru with this visa process, I want Joel to get his 10 year GC, that's why I don't want to adjust status until Aug. In 2/2010 we would have been married 2 years. So id we do the K3, then file for AOS in Aug I will be fine.

But if we do the CR1, can we file for removal of conditions before the two years are up, then I will be okay with that aswell.

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hey ladies,


mRS p, I AM in need of some assistance in how i go about making group arrangements for my friends to fly down and any of my VJ sisters to JA in october for my nuptials?? i know only how to get my blak azz to JA, i dont know about everyone else??


oh yeah, is anyone here familiar with Hibiscus Lodge? or Mahogany beach? I am looking for a nice location that is not a resort or maybe a villa for rent for the day.

Apparently bookit.com now does installments....sooo if you make the first booking just forward it to them and they make their own along with that. Luvtravelin on here is a travel agent, maybe try pm'ing her to see if she could do anything for you guys!


Thanks. I will try bookit.com.


'Manya,
I'm telling you, check on Just Vacations. The man I generally use is Chip, but the other two workers there are so nice and helpful. Girl, Chip was the one who booked our first trip to JA 4 years ago, and knows more about my relationship and drama than he probably should! He is a trip, and even since I've moved back down to NC he calls to chat! I love him! He was just pricing a trip down to the Bahamas for me in Aug. He is good! The address to the agency is 501 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Their number is (703) 838-0040


Thanks...Chip is not far from me. Damien is dying to go to the Bahamas...if he ever takes time off work headbonk.gif




Do a long weekend trip, a Thursday to Sunday.
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2009-04-20 18:00:00
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Oh, Okay, it looks like you and i might be at the embassy arounf the same time... I'm thinking June/July



Rox...really I'm in no rush, since he can't interview until Oct 1. I just want the inital stage to be done though, so that we can take our time through NVC



So what will you do if you get thru approval in the summer?
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2009-04-20 17:55:00
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A travel agent can hold blocks of flights with deposits, but not all airlines participate. Most hotels have an agreement with a particular airline, they will put a hold on flights when you are booking the rooms thru them.

Edited by RoxcieJoe, 20 April 2009 - 05:19 PM.

LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2009-04-20 17:18:00
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Oh, Okay, it looks like you and i might be at the embassy arounf the same time... I'm thinking June/July
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2009-04-20 17:15:00
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Honey, when you are looking for a venue to get married at, remember most of your guest won't have transportation.
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2009-04-20 17:06:00
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Mrs. Palmer, I can't find a number to CA, but I see where the CA filer are calling the regular USCIS number and they have gotten good results about the status of their case. So I would say, try that, and see where it gets you.

Edited by RoxcieJoe, 20 April 2009 - 01:40 PM.

LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2009-04-20 13:40:00
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:thumbs:Tumbs up for Sesame Place for the girls Kimmy. They will enjoy it.
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2009-04-20 13:28:00
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Anyone planning any really nice vacations this year?

i live for loooooong vacations- looks like its time for me to settle down for a bit
my man is worth it (sometimes)
whistling.gif

where do you want to go?
let me live vicariously through you


haahhaa..girl i was trying to live thru u guys..shoot...wah mek u tink mi ask..




I'm on my way to the Virgin Island and St. Thomas, May 3thru the 9th, for some fun and sun.

Edited by RoxcieJoe, 20 April 2009 - 01:24 PM.

LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2009-04-20 13:23:00
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A presser cooker is not a crock pot. A pressure cooker cooks at a high temp fast.
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2009-04-20 13:10:00
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Who's man is this that was trying to by pass the visa process. jest.gif jest.gif jest.gif jest.gif
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2009-04-20 12:59:00
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good morning everyone



Good morning. How r u?



Have you made that call yet.... The on-line status for USCIS is not working and CA is approving CR1's that were sent in 2009.
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2009-04-20 10:36:00
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Good morning KK....and everyone else.
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2009-04-20 08:52:00
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Airplane hijacker captured in Jamaica; no injuries
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2009-04-20 08:50:00
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You know guys, I saw this on the Early Show this morning...my biggest thing is how in the heezy did this man manage to get through the security? As many armed officers as I see in JA? blink.gif

On a brighter note, I will be headed 2 JA next Sunday (4/26-4/30). My husband needs me (not that he normally doesn't, but the last couple of weeks he's sounded more and more desperate and down crying.gif , so I've going 2 be with him for a likkle while). Will anybody be down there during that time?




Mrs. Palmer, it's time for you to make that call to Vermont.



Mrs. Palmer, I truly understand this, there are times I feel like I need to crawl thru the phone to be there with Joel and there are times he is so mad because he can't be here with me to help me thru somerought spots.

Edited by RoxcieJoe, 20 April 2009 - 08:47 AM.

LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2009-04-20 08:47:00
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QUOTE (Mrs. Palmer @ Apr 20 2009, 09:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You know guys, I saw this on the Early Show this morning...my biggest thing is how in the heezy did this man manage to get through the security? As many armed officers as I see in JA? blink.gif

On a brighter note, I will be headed 2 JA next Sunday (4/26-4/30). My husband needs me (not that he normally doesn't, but the last couple of weeks he's sounded more and more desperate and down crying.gif , so I've going 2 be with him for a likkle while). Will anybody be down there during that time?




Mrs. Palmer, it's time for you to make that call to Vermont.
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2009-04-20 08:37:00
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Congradulations to Philly and her husband.
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2009-04-18 11:40:00
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And I need to take the focus off of my husband and re-focus on my child. I feel that I may have slighted her some by focusing so much on this visa process.
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2009-04-18 10:06:00
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Brycie's school has summer camp aswell, but sometimes I put her in into other programs so she can meet some different kids than those at her school. They are all expensive. As far as the vacation, we have done both disney world, disney land,sesame place and hershey park so we are not going there. I don't want to do a amusement park this year.

With this visa process, and me travlin back and forth to Jamaica, I don't see the funds for a cruise either, so it may be going to visit some friends and family in GA or FLA.
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2009-04-18 10:00:00
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Hey Kimmy, how it's goin this mornin? The weather is beautiful outside, but I am inside trying to make summer camp plans and vacation plans for this lili lady.
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2009-04-18 09:52:00
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Good morning ladies,

SunRay, Marie lives in Miami, PM her.
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2009-04-18 09:05:00
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I need some advice
I know this has been talked about a million times before
but i am really struggling with the decision to do the K3 or CR1
for the K3 filers, what made you choose to go this route instead of CR1
and for the CR1 files, what made you choose this over K3?



Bunzarelli, I have file a K3 and the reason that I file a K3 rather than the CR1:

1. We have been married over a year and at the time of AOS, we would be award a 10 year GC , rather than a 2yr one with condition.
2. My husband already has a SS card, so we don't need to have an AOS done inorder to recv one.
3. We will just file for an EAD card, than wait to file AOS so we can qualitify for a 10 GC.
4. There is no time frame difference between a K3 or a CR1


LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2009-04-17 19:10:00
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When I am in Kingston, I have taken the bus a few times, and it is an experience, but it doesn't kill you. Taking the bus was an experience for me, because I don't take the bus where I live.


LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2009-04-17 14:09:00
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Renewing your vows is reafirming your commitment, so why do you feel the need to say the vows again so soo. I would think when you made it on day one, the vows are supposed to be affirmed for life. So, why so soon?

if that is the case, why EVER renew them again?




Because Ja English you are reafirming your commitment to this marriage because over time you and your husband have grown and changed .
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2009-04-17 09:41:00
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Then kimmy their is a diffrerence in renewing your vows from just wanting to have a ceremonial for family and friends to be there.
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2009-04-17 09:38:00
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Renewing your vows is reafirming your commitment, so why do you feel the need to say the vows again so soo. I would think when you made it on day one, the vows are supposed to be affirmed for life. So, why so soon?
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2009-04-17 09:36:00
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Okay so why do people renew vows?




My question is why do people feel the need to renew their vows before they have ben married more than 5 years.
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2009-04-17 09:28:00
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Available and accessable to all that wish to par-take in it.

i think manadory refers to the state inmplimenting preschool programs..just like they impliment kindergarten




Who is your audience? If you are writting this to persuade the state or federal govt, then I might use manadatory. But if your audience are parents, then manadatory is too strong of a word.
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2009-04-17 09:11:00
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Sorry, Good morning Ladies.....


LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2009-04-17 09:05:00
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Available and accessable to all that wish to par-take in it.

Edited by RoxcieJoe, 17 April 2009 - 08:59 AM.

LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2009-04-17 08:58:00
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Kimmy, i don't like the word 'mandatory',
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2009-04-17 08:53:00
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KK, that will deprnd on the number of people involve and the family members. Is the question what is a reasonable amount of notice to give then I would say anywhere from 6 to 9 months. You can't book airfare 12 months out any way, most airlines will only allow you to book airfare only 9 months out.
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2009-04-16 21:34:00
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What part of Kingston ?
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2009-04-16 21:11:00
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Thanks kimmy, but my life has been on hold for too long.... It's things like this that gets me down, tomorrow I am going to a big award dinner where I will be receiving an award for a major milestone, But guess what I have to go alone, I can't even ask a old BF to escort me. So this is a bummer on my list tonight, I can't even get excited about what to wear. I know they will want me to give some type of speech, but I am so down, I am not even going to prepare anything.

Joel is fussing with me about this and I don't even care.


Roxcie, I can imagine how you are feeling - I completely understand the frustration of feeling on hold - But have faith and confidence that your turn will soon come - the USCIS rep you spoke to confirmed it - And celebrate your award, don't be down about it - Joel will be with you in Spirit, take pics so that he can see them, and embrace your success and hold your head high - you worked hard for it, you deserve it!



Thanks Sus, for the kind words.
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2009-04-16 14:34:00
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My2, I would travel out of the Norfolk International Airport, using American Airline.



I dont think Norfolk is international, is it?
I used to live over there


She would take Norfolk to Miami (which is international). It might be cheaper and more convenient than driving to Baltimore to fly AJ.

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where is Quana..


You know you can check Quana on FB. She is taking a break.

Ells- Where are you? Come out of the shell please...it's all gonna work out.




Thanks KK, that's the route I would take, to travel 3 to 4 hrs to catch a plane, isn't convient at all. The stop over in Miami makes the most sense.

LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2009-04-16 14:32:00
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My2, I would travel out of the Norfolk International Airport, using American Airline.
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2009-04-15 22:58:00
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You can always PM me if need be.
LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2009-04-15 22:50:00
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Okay, so this will be the only time you wouldl have been to Jamaica is for the interview. You are filing a K1, there maybe a small problem with that during the interview. You need to put that question out there for some guidance. One of the questions they generally ask is how many time have you been to see your SO? Just thinking out loud here.

Now for the interview, we have name of hotels that are close by the embassy on the LDR Jamaican Survival Post thread, so that will be no problem there.

I wouldn't travel 3 hours out of my way to an airport just to avoid a small lay-over.

Edited by RoxcieJoe, 15 April 2009 - 10:42 PM.

LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2009-04-15 22:40:00
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Do you want me to assit you if so I need more information. My husband lives in Kingston and I travel there quite often.

Personally, for my 1st trip I wouldn't go alone, I would take a friend whom I could trust. Trust me leave AJ alone, you can find cheaper flights than AJ.

Edited by RoxcieJoe, 15 April 2009 - 10:32 PM.

LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2009-04-15 22:30:00
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Okay, what part of Kingston does your SO live, is it Kingston 17, 14 ?, or give me the name and I can tell you what part is is and what hotels are reasonable and safe.

Are you traveling by your self, no GF going with you?

Edited by RoxcieJoe, 15 April 2009 - 10:28 PM.

LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2009-04-15 22:26:00
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My2rmylife, are you flying AJ out of BWI, or ?. Which airport are you flying into Kingston or Mo-Bay?




air jamaica BWI and kingston




Okay, so you are traveling to BWI, which is about 3 hours away from where you live, Taking American Airline out of Dulles would have been better, you would have had a lay-over in Maimi. Kingston airport is small, are you staying at a hotel in Kingston?

If so have a print out of your travel plans to show to Kingston customs. Be prepare to go thru customs in Kingston, use the visitor line. If you have gifts, do not declare them, you will have to pay a custom tax on them.

What part of Kingston will you be staying?

LIFE'SJOURNEYFemaleJamaica2009-04-15 22:21:00