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Fees and length of time before your fiance obtained VISA in hand.

QUOTE (mexilus @ Dec 1 2009, 01:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I just want to be prepared for fees that, might be unexpected. Are they're any hidden fees, the fees I know of is the medical exam$85, the police certificate$80, and the fingerprint which I am not sure the fee for that. Also I would like to know how long did it take your fiance to receive the VISA in hand from the approval date.I was told that they use to give it to the beneficiary that same day if their appointment was in the morning. They would have to come back later that afternoon to pick it up. please share your experience Thanks in advance!

Hi and welcome...they have not done that in so many years I can't even remember how far back. on the fees, to cut the cost of the medical in case shots are needed have your fiance get his shot records and take it to the local clinic...the shots are cheaper there than having him get them at the medical...I can't think of any hidden fees...one of the most recent yardies who went through will answer you questions with the PC and fingerprinting....wait did he file for the non-impiedment form yet...you really need to get the PC now

Edited by TRELAWNY PARISH, 01 December 2009 - 03:11 PM.

TRELAWNY PARISH

Female

2009-12-01 15:09:00

KI and Divorce

Good information Roxcie - I would add that the time it takes can be substantially longer now - there was the big investigation into the court a few months back with issues of forged decrees - they have changed the procedures and divorces are taking much longer.

VERY true...I know a few people who got caught up in that and still waiting a year or more.

TRELAWNY PARISH

Female

2010-01-19 13:37:00

KI and Divorce

You posed the same question on Sunday and got answers - But it was you, now it's your friend?

http://www.visajourn...howtopic=237463

WTH!

TRELAWNY PARISH

Female

2010-01-19 13:02:00

Denied K1 Visa due to filing bankruptcy years ago

Thank you so much and I am trying not to stress, but it is very hard because I really miss him, and want him here and the process already took an additional 5 months beause they kept sending the information to the incorrect address. It took almost a month for them to send his information to him, and he lives in Negril, and it was only coming from Kingston Jamaica which is only 4 hours away. I really appreciate all of your feed back.

Thanks a bunch

Hi TJ -- I don't know what happened to my original post but I'm sorry you're going through this...but know that you're not alone.

TRELAWNY PARISH

Female

2011-07-06 15:28:00

K-1 Visa petition assembly

Good Night Jachey when I assembled my K1 packet, AOS, and ROC I punched 2 holes at the top and put a rubber band around it. I had a cover sheet on the front explaining where things were and sections were separated with colour paper. Hopes that helps. Speedy journey.

TRELAWNY PARISH

Female

2011-08-09 20:52:00

Jamaican Birth Certificate

Hey JAP -- I was about to type the same thing. Few of my husband's friend as well as my family members up to January of this year got their passport with the old style BC -- sorry Lexi, but he'll need the new birthcertificate...ask if they can process it quickly for a fee.

TRELAWNY PARISH

Female

2011-08-16 12:14:00

Denied ?

Hello, Thank you for the encouragement. How long did it take for your cousin's case to go back to the USCIS and be reviewed and then approved?
Did they ever find out why it was sent back?

Hi Mrs.Edwards -- they didn't tell me about it until after everything happened so I'm guessing from the time it was sent back to USCIS it took 7 months for it to be approved... first they told them it was going to take a few weeks then they told them 180days. As far as the reason -- They had "gaps" in their relationship which was clearly explained -- said their evidenced looked "doctored" -- Of course the CO didn't tell her husband this at the interview. All they told him was that his case will not be approved today and that the case is being sent back to the US and this wife would receive a letter to go to court (which never happened)..."have a nice day, sir" -- that was about it -- It wasn't until I talked to him for hours that I found out everything that they asked him...so, don't take it as a DENIAL. My cousin asked the CO several times if he was denied and the CO just said he was not approving this visa today...no blue slip or anything ---

TRELAWNY PARISH

Female

2011-06-27 15:05:00

Denied ?

The same happened to my husband who had his interview on June 7, 2011. He had a large file of information, pictures, western union, money gram, phone records, letters, afadavits of our relationship,my w2's for the past 3 years, marraige certificate, my pay stubs, airline tickets and itineraries. We have been together 7 years and married for 1 1/2 years. He answered all of the questions correctly and they still handed his passport back took his file of paperwork and said that they were sending it back to the USCIS for further review. They never gave him anymore information. No blue slip. I have since emailed and called the embassy in Kingston. Had my congressman contact them and also the DOS and USCIS. According to the congressman they are questioning the validity of our relationship.They all say we will have to wait until the case is back in the USCIS. The only redflag we have is an age difference. They shouldn't deny because of the age as I have know others to get their visa with an age difference. I don't know what other proof of our relationship they could want. I sent everything.

Mrs.Edwards/Kay and others who have had their case returned to the US sorry to hear that -- but don't give up...my cousin's cause was complicated and his case was sent back with no reason...stay in constant communictions, but please find out everything the CO asked them during the interview...that was key in getting their case approved...it took a very long time but they got approved so please don't give up. His wife had to attend a second interview; the we interviewed separately; then together --- wishes ya'll the best.

One Love,

Trelawny

One Love,

TRELAWNY PARISH

Female

2011-06-26 17:28:00

Don't know what to do

I emailed and also called the Kingston embassy. They wouldn't tell me anything.

Hi Mrs. Edwards --

Kay -- sorry you're going through this as well -- the embassy is not going to provide any information once the case is sent back. From the experiences friends and family members have gone through recently -- they were also told the same thing...best I can suggest is to wait to hear from USCIS. Don't take it as a denial they may just want to interview both of you and get more information

TRELAWNY PARISH

Female

2011-07-01 07:55:00

Please tell what does this Mean

Mawnin FB14....

-- all you can do is provide the information they ask. Not sure how long your fiance will be in AP. The longest I've know through the US Embassy in Jamaica was 6 months. It took that long because more information was requested and a 2nd interview done. Not saying his case will take that long. Like my girl says, we're all adults. You do what you want my dear -- your decision -- you have to deal with it good or bad. Either way -- try have a good day -- One Love, Lawny.

TRELAWNY PARISH

Female

2011-12-29 07:58:00

non impediment and previous marriage(divorced)

Lawd ricardo if you was infornt of me i will give you a big hug...trust the process is so stressful ..I knew you would have been able to help me more than the ppl dem phone on the phone a RGD..(cuz trust mi the convo whey mi have wid them today..neva mek it.) ...aight i feel little better now..thanks much.

Mawnin NightNurse -- I'm always hugging up (mi afi wondah ow im no bruk innah two yet) Ricardo I don't know what I would do without him...and he's 100% correct. :dance:

Blessings for the rest of your wonderful journey

TRELAWNY PARISH

Female

2011-07-13 07:31:00

What is the next step

And that's how we do it here Famliy... Welcome to VJ YaadiLuv...I Love this site more and more everyday :thumbs:

I don't think I would have remained sane though this process so far with out seeing such great support from everyone just reading your experience, advice, and comforting words is enough to get us through. :ot:

Sorry..continue B-)

Edited by shawnandshelly, 18 October 2012 - 08:12 PM.

shawnandshelly

Female

Jamaica

2012-10-18 20:12:00

Twenty of the most difficult civic questions (with answers)

QUOTE (junk @ Jun 1 2008, 05:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Oh gosh I'm a US citizen and I wouldn't be able to answer all those orally!

A lot of my coworkers feel the same way. I took my test back in 1991 and it was a breeze. It was very informal. A lot has changed. It was not written it was oral and the lady was doing office work while she was asking me questions.

TRELAWNY PARISH

Female

2008-06-02 09:11:00

NATURALIZED, left the US with a Foreign Passport and applied passport overseas

QUOTE (Completely @ Sep 18 2008, 12:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I have some questions in mind that has been bugging me for how many months..

Here is the story... I did get naturalized last June 2008, but have failed to apply passport in the US due to my job requiring me to go back ASAP. I left the USA with my DOD card and a copy of naturalized certificate.. As soon as I came back, I went to the locall US Embassy in the Middle East and applied passport, they did process the passport to me, but the officer gave me a hard time and edudate me that it is illegal to leave and enter the US with a foreign passport.. But commonsense, you can enter the US with your foreign passport provided you have a greencard or visa that allowing you to be in the States legally. But in my case, I left the US using my certificate and applied the passport overseas..

Did someone ever done this before? Did you suffer or encounter any consequences when you went back to the states? Did you get question by the immigration officer or even detained?

I am asking because I want to be prepared if ever I go back and enter the US next year.

Please, share your experience.

Thank you.,

I had to be in England with my son's father who was sworn in for his citizenship on the day we were to fly out. They (claimed) they could not reschuled his naturalization ceremony to another day before his trip. So, he was able to travel to England (british citizen) with just his passport and no green card, because they took that from him at the ceremony. We went to the U.S. embassy in London and applied for a temporary U.S. passport and paid the fee. He had to show is naturalization certificate to gain entry into the embassy and for them to process the passport. We had no problems leaving England or at POE in Baltimore.

Hope this helps.

TRELAWNY PARISH

Female

2008-09-19 08:02:00

I'm nervous about our filing

QUOTE (Jonesie @ Nov 24 2009, 12:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I am so relieved I want to cry - I just did a search online and we did register for Selective Service in 2006 (the year he arrived). Thank goodness. Thanks to VJ also, I did not know that this proof of registration was required to file.

Jonesie; I was going to tell you to check online; I know that you can get a packet to study from and don't they have a CD...that's what my friends did. He has to take it seriously though....

TRELAWNY PARISH

Female

2009-11-24 14:03:00

US Citizenship Interview ...

had my Interview yesterday (3/31) in Memphis,Tennessee for my Citizenship.... the interview lasted 15-20 min and it was very easy. The officer I interacted with was very professional and courteous... She smiled and asked me personal questions when I made an inquiry about the process...

Thanks to the many who sent me the "good-luck" and the well wishes... I got them all while I was driving to Memphis and After my Interview I appreciate you all. Below you will see a link to the review I posted as I hope it will be of benefit to the next person who will soon make the trip to Memphis. I'm still going to be on VJ so Sus&Sull I'm here.. least UNTIL my lil brother gets done with those people then my status WILL be questioned..
http://www.visajourn....php?entry=7355

Watch di place wen big man a walk -- CONGRATS Ricardo yahgahyah yowwwwwww (sarry) mi deh yah a dance -- well done. I left you a message at the other place. CONTRATS again.

TRELAWNY PARISH

Female

2011-04-01 14:21:00

What matters for N-400 purposes is that the Green Card is still valid at the time the N-400 is received.

The applicant needs to include copies of the valid Green Card with the N-400 application. If the card expires shortly afterward, that's not a problem, although the I.O. may raise an eyebrow. It would be very unusual and rather cruel of an I.O. to expect an applicant sitting in the hot chair a the N-400 interview, just a jump away from becoming a US citizen, to file an I-90 for a new car she will never receive.

Thanks Bob -- have a great week.

TRELAWNY PARISH

Female

2011-06-06 13:42:00

another thing is (probably more to the point) that you should renew your green card if it expires in 6 months and you are applying for naturalization. Because if you are for some reason unsuccessful, and let your GC lapse there could be complications with your permanent residency.

Hope this helps!

Thanks. I gave him the information months ago but he forgot about it so I guess he'll end up paying both fees.

TRELAWNY PARISH

Female

2011-06-06 13:11:00

Sorry, I should have stated that -- he's been an LPR for 23 years

TRELAWNY PARISH

Female

2011-06-06 12:59:00

Good Afternoon,

Please forgive me if I'm posting this question in the wrong forum. If the GC will expire in 30 days and the person wants to apply for citizenship, will they need to renew the the Green Card then apply for citizenship or can the person just deal with the citizenship application without renewing the greencard? I was trying to search the site for an answer, but couldn't find it...either way. Thanks to those who respond.

One Love,

Trelawny

TRELAWNY PARISH

Female

2011-06-06 12:19:00

I passed my interview today at Garden City, NY

I PASSED!!!

Of course you passed -- CONGRATS -- great way to start the weekend

TRELAWNY PARISH

Female

2011-08-12 12:36:00

BEWARE! If you have not gone to your biometrics yet....

True.
But . . . the only time you'll show the CoN is when applying for your first passport which should be almost immediately after becoming a US citizen. Thereafter the CoN goes into the bank safe, hopefully to never see the light of day again. To make sure that's the case, spend the extra $25 for a passport card in addition to the passport book.

Hi Bob as I sit at my desk cracking up at your reply but have to agree with you 100% -- I have not touched my "certificate" since 1990 :rofl:

after I walked out the passport office -- and it's in a safe place.

TRELAWNY PARISH

Female

2011-08-30 07:06:00

Movies that make you cry!

I AM SAM and ANTIOWNE FISHER ( I bawled like a baby) everytime I watched it.

TRELAWNY PARISH

Female

2008-03-03 19:48:00

Guys, I need a hug

Hi Laura,

You've given so many of us prayers and encouragement during this very stressful process. Now, it's time for you to have faith and believe if what you've shared with so many of us. Things will work itself out. I'll keep you and Nick in my prayers.

Girl, if you need to VENT...let it out. Don't hold it in. That's what friends are for.

One Love ---

TRELAWNY PARISH

Female

2008-04-24 11:25:00

SSN question

We applied for the SSN this morning and all they took from my fiance was his passport. They didn't ask him anything told him he should have it by Friday. He arrived in the states 4th of July. We'll see. Good luck.

TRELAWNY PARISH

Female

2008-07-09 13:00:00

Visa mailed, FINALLY!!!

QUOTE (flames9 @ Oct 25 2008, 07:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

congrats!! Love to live in the country!! DC area sucks,lol

I'd have to agree with you here. I love the pay, but housing and peace/tranquility, well that's another story. I often dream of playing hide and seek in corn fields or swining on a large front porch while taking in the fresh country air, like I did as a child. Oh, well, someone slap me. I'm still in the DC area. I'm awake now.

Edited by TRELAWNY PARISH, 27 October 2008 - 07:39 AM.

TRELAWNY PARISH

Female

2008-10-27 07:37:00

If you could vote in the U.S. Election

Sprail, please let me know when you're running for office, I"ll make sure you get the votes from DC, MD and VA.

TRELAWNY PARISH

Female

2008-11-11 07:56:00

Contemplating Divorce

QUOTE (Sprailenes @ May 14 2009, 01:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

And just to say...

As a person who has suffered from PTSD I can say that you do get through it, but it does take time. A long time. I am not going to talk about my situation openly because its no ones business but you are not alone, but you just need to get over the hump. I don't baby people, and perhaps I sound harsh, but I am one to just try to tell it like it is in these situations because there's no sugar coating awful events.

EXACTLY, e

TRELAWNY PARISH

Female

2009-05-14 18:13:00