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

thanks jonesie. i'll have my guy do the same. will the clinic know what shots we'll need?

Don't quote me on this, because it's been awhile......... but I think Tony had to have a Tetanus shot and the M.M.R. which is measles, mumps, and rubella. They may also need some type of Hepatitis shots - can't remember :huh:
rhondapayterFemaleJamaica2007-03-19 01:45:00
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darlene- thanks for complimenting my name. would you believe i forgot my name twice and had to re-register here on VJ with different names? lol i'm such a dork!

I just love your little picture of the dog's nose! :luv: I have a yellow lab and it looks like it could be him!! Do you have a dog?
rhondapayterFemaleJamaica2007-03-19 01:41:00
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Ladies, it was waaaaay too quiet in here today <_< I need more reading material for these long, boring nights at work! I see Mindy wasn't on here today - no wonder it's so quiet :P :whistle:

The weather in Detroit is crazy too. It was around 70 at the beginning of the week and then it snowed a few days ago :angry: I am sooooooo ready for spring :goofy:
rhondapayterFemaleJamaica2007-03-17 02:41:00
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You do not need to pay again. We got a blue slip as well and we didn't go back to the embassy for 2 months and didn't have to pay again. Don't worry over it.

Hey Jamie :luv: What have you been up to girl? We miss you on here!!!
rhondapayterFemaleJamaica2007-03-17 02:38:00
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i only have one question so far: someone mentioned that he'll need his long-form birth certificate. what does the long form look like? he sent me one of his certified birth papers and it doesn't look "long". it has his birth info, mother's info, etc. but it's on a half-sheet of paper. will this suffice?

Welcome :energetic: Nope, that sounds like the old, outdated birth certificate. You need the "long" form which is the size of a full sheet of paper - maybe bigger, I don't have it in front of me right now! The 1/2 sheet is definately the old version.
rhondapayterFemaleJamaica2007-03-16 02:51:00
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My suggestion.....have a file in your computer (or print the information and have a file) name your file
VJ info and everything that has been said that is IMPORTANT information and/or simple things like paying the $100 PRIOR to your interview and KEEPING the receipt (because you take that into the interview with you). You can pay ahead of time, we paid the day before. Keep that information somewhere that the same SIMPLE questions are right there in your "saved" file.
The process is very very cut and dry if you have the information all in one place, you'll be good to go.

Very good advice Kelly :thumbs:
rhondapayterFemaleJamaica2007-03-16 02:45:00
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I have a question regarding the medical....

I told my fiance to ask for a copy of what they send to the Embassy (I saw on this thread that you will need it when filing paperwork later down the line). He asked them, and the doctor said they can't provide a copy because it is confidential and is to go directly to the Embassy..... Here is my issue.... we paid for it, so shouldn't we be entitled to a copy???

Will we be able to get a copy at the Embassy???

The doctor is right. They can not give you a copy of it - it is confidential. It gets put into a sealed envelope and forwarded directly to the Embassy. The only thing you can get is a copy of the immunizations and shots that he received. That way you have proof of him getting them and won't have to get the same shots again later. The Embassy is NOT going to give you a copy of the Medical either :no:
rhondapayterFemaleJamaica2007-03-16 02:20:00
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The reason why Mindy, you and myself (if there are any others, please speak up)....but since we are caucasian and the other is black/brown....THAT is still, unfortunately not "accepted". I'm "not allowed" to bring black people down to my Uncle's beach house !!!! soooo, I don't go there anymore, ever!!

Same here <_< It was definately a color thing at first. My parents were so prejudiced - if I was dating a black guy they wouldn't even acknowledge it! My dad would say "your friend" and I would say no, dad, my BOYFRIEND or my FIANCE. Nope, he wasn't havin' it. He wouldn't believe that I was engaged. Even when Tony first came here, he just avoided the topic. He would talk about work, the weather, my dog - anything but Tony :rolleyes: Luckily, my mom came around quickly and she really liked Tony. Her and my sister helped me ambush my dad - trick him into meeting Tony :whistle: It was very akward at first, but thankfully he came around. Now they get along great! They have even taken weekend fishing trips upnorth with "the boys". I think once my dad realized what a hard worker he is and that he wasn't just using me for a green card, he felt better about the whole thing.

I am (and always have been) really close with my family so it's a huge relief to me that they like and get along with my husband. I'm sorry some of you are having it so difficult. Hang in there - you never know. All of my friends were shocked that my mom and especially my dad - came around. :blush:
rhondapayterFemaleJamaica2007-03-16 02:09:00
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It's not easy. The Embassy is not fair. But if YOU do everything in YOUR power to give them what they are asking for there is no reason you will not get approved.

Truer words have never been spoken :thumbs: You have to eat, sleep, and breathe Visa forms for about 6 months! Then when it's all over, you feel such a relief! Until the next set of forms begins! :devil:
rhondapayterFemaleJamaica2007-03-14 05:35:00
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All your forms should be typed -- just to make it easier on the people who are looking over them. Look at the amount of papers these people need to go through -- you might think your handwritting is excellent but to someone else it might be hard to read and that would just give them a reason to give you a hard time.

:yes: This is so true! We all think we have the best hand-writing :P
rhondapayterFemaleJamaica2007-03-14 05:30:00
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Oh I won't be living there because of her and i will stick to city life I decided. We can always go camping there in the summer.

Oh, I was confused too :huh: The first couple sentences you wrote made me think you'd decided to move there! Hopefully grandma will come around once he gets here. My parents were very against my whole relationship - but once Tony got here and they got to know him, they came around :blush:
rhondapayterFemaleJamaica2007-03-14 05:22:00
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I just got a e-mail from TexasBound... She has been approved :dance: :dance: :dance:

That's GREAT :dancing:

Thanks for the info and advice. He took his medical two weeks before our last interview in February and the paperwork says a medical is good for one year, so I dont know what this letter is about. I am going to write to the embassy and hopefully they will give me an answer.

He should NOT need another medical. The paperwork is probably just the standard paperwork they send to everyone trying to get a Visa. Since he just had his medical, I would disregard this.
rhondapayterFemaleJamaica2007-03-14 05:13:00
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I can understand not having what they want, but the misinformation is what is frustrating not knowing WHAT they want. They shouldn't have given my fiance an instruction package saying that he needed $335 or profile shots if they aren't needed or notarized taxes when there really is no such thing. It also clearly and in bold print states on the 156, 157 forms that they can be handwritten or typed and that you SHOULD use N/A for not applicable. When I was filing the 129 they specifically requested handwritten documents. I don't have a problem following directions or jumping through hoops as long as it is clear what hoops I need to jump through. :wacko: :wacko:

The instruction form that is sent out in the packets is for both the K-1 and the K-3 Visa's. That's why you need to do your research and pay attention to what you really need. You have VisaJourney to help you - that's what it's here for. Do not rely on the Embassy. And yes, they can be handwritten OR typed. The one form just has to have the bar code on it. They just look neater typed so most peoplel type them. It does not matter if you use N/A or NOT APPLICABLE - it's the same damn thing. They are not that picky. When I filed my 129 I typed everything. Where on earth did you read that it had to be handwritten???? :blink:

As for the different types of pics they used to require profile shots - the form was probably never updated. We took both and gave them what they wanted. They still asked for the incorrect ones because when we came thru the P.O.E. in the U.S. they wanted the OTHER type. So I whipped out my files and handed them over. No big deal. If we hadn't had them, the guy was ready to take more pics at the P.O.E. Even he said how screwed up the Kingston Embassy is <_<
rhondapayterFemaleJamaica2007-03-13 04:00:00
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I am glad for everyone who has gotten through too! Feel very lucky. It feels like they are really tightening the ropes now.

It has always been extremely difficult for Jamaican's to get a Visa. I'm not sure where you come up with this "tightening the ropes"? :huh: All of the same forms and documents that are required today were required in the past with the one exception of the non-impediment form. You HAVE to have everything correct and complete by the time of the interview. We can't stress this enough.
rhondapayterFemaleJamaica2007-03-13 03:45:00
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Anyway, it seems that they are a lot more particular at the embassy now. You've got to pay attention to every little detail especially when the information is contradictory. I am considering hiring an immigration lawyer just to look over my "final" package before I go back again. Things just ARENT the same. :) Talk to you soon.

They have always been particular at the Embassy -- at least since I have been involved in the "process" I don't know of anyone who has been able to "get away" with not providing them exactly what they asked for. The smallest mistake would get you denied or "blue slipped." What they ask for is what they want. If you don't have it they're not gonna give you an approval.

Yes, Mindy is completely right. IF you follow all the instructions and have ALL the paperwork and documentation that you need, you WILL get approved the FIRST time. If not, you don't. It's that simple.
rhondapayterFemaleJamaica2007-03-13 03:36:00
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My wife got her green card yesterday. 4 months after arriving in the US and without an interview.

CONGRATS Trini :dance: That was fast! Tony's was 10 months w/ interview - 4 months is super speedy!
rhondapayterFemaleJamaica2007-03-13 03:28:00
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Here is a question what were some of your favorite tourist places in Jamaica?

Jumping off the cliff at Rick's Cafe and seeing the sunset
Dunn Rivers Fall
Caving in the back country near Sav
ATV riding in Mount Zion
Rose hall Great House
wave runners on the beach in Negril

Tubing on the White River (near Ochi)
Hanging out on the Cool Jazz catamaran w/ Tony's old work friends
Partying at Margaritaville on Wed. nights
rhondapayterFemaleJamaica2007-03-13 03:20:00
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Hello everyone - how's it going? :)

Hello stranger :goofy:
rhondapayterFemaleJamaica2007-03-10 07:24:00
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That happened to me once -- not a fun experience. Thank God he is okay!! He told you he should have gotten a better car :lol:

I'm totally gonna kick your butt :bonk: That's it - I'm sending Tony to your house for a month and I get Roy :P
rhondapayterFemaleJamaica2007-03-10 07:18:00
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We should make tons of pages for Rhonda to read tonight. Hmm what else. How are you Rhonda anything new??? Alright I need to get off VJ I am becoming addicted not good. :hehe:

You guys are so funny! I'm sitting here at work at 4am being entertained by all your posts/messages :joy: Yes, there is something new on my end. Tony had a near-death experience today :o As he was exiting the freeway, he was driving down the off ramp toward a traffic light. He had his foot on the brake when all of a sudden the brake pedal went all the way to the floor and the car was no longer stopping! He flew out into the intersection and almost got plowed into by a semi :o :crying: He turned really sharp and luckily the road inclines a bit there so he eventually rolled to a stop. Thank God he didn't hit anyone or anything. He was so shook up though. He realized that his brake line had broken/rusted out/came apart - there was brake fluid leaking out everywhere. He drove home (about 3 miles from there) very, very slowly. I was so freaked out when he told me about. I couldn't stop hugging him and kissing him :crying:
rhondapayterFemaleJamaica2007-03-09 04:26:00
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CALLING IDT PHONE CALL USERS PAST OR PRESENT!!!


Did any of you guys recieve IDT Corpotation information on a court order? There is a class action law suit going on for people who had purchased phone cards from IDT from Jan 1997 until Jan 22, 2007.

Yeah, I got one last week. I'm glad they're getting sued. They're a huge rip-off. :ranting: That's why we stopped using them. I just LOVE ringyard.com - thanks Jonesie :luv: They are the best deal yet.

Edited by rhondapayter, 09 March 2007 - 04:20 AM.

rhondapayterFemaleJamaica2007-03-09 04:20:00
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Mindy where are you know??? Where is Rhonda??? You two chat a lot. :yes: Good company.

:lol: Hey, I only have ONE heart by my name - Mindy has TWO! You do the math! :whistle:

I sleep from about 9:30am - 5:00pm since I'm on midnight shift at work. It sucks :bonk:
rhondapayterFemaleJamaica2007-03-09 04:15:00
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I will be flying into MoBay and renting a car near the airport. I've rented before from UCAL's Car Rentals & Tours - 876-952-3836. I was very please with the experience. Ask for "Flattop". It is right across the street from the Airport - They will have a car pick you up. The address is 32 Queen's Drive.

Are their prices pretty good? I've rented from Hertz and Thrifty in Montego Bay and paid WAY too much money <_< I'm looking for a cheaper alternative next time.
rhondapayterFemaleJamaica2007-03-09 04:12:00
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I'm bored.......

Did you guys realize that there are 205 members on VJ who have "ties" to Jamaica? Some of them are pre-me (March, 2005) but A LOT are much more recent. I have never seen them.

Go up to "Embassy Info" -- click on "J" and click the link to "Other members" But ONLY if you are as bored as me today.......where's Rhonda -- oh yeah, sleeping..... :whistle:

Ok, I'm bored too :P There are a LOT of people on there!!! I remember a lot of them, but the last 3 pages or so I've never heard of. Speaking of which, many of the old Yardies have been MIA for some time now: Popcorn, Squitto, Ricardoswife, Mrs. Parker - just to name a few. Where are you ladies????
rhondapayterFemaleJamaica2007-03-09 04:08:00
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I'm bored.......

Did you guys realize that there are 205 members on VJ who have "ties" to Jamaica? Some of them are pre-me (March, 2005) but A LOT are much more recent. I have never seen them.

Go up to "Embassy Info" -- click on "J" and click the link to "Other members" But ONLY if you are as bored as me today.......where's Rhonda -- oh yeah, sleeping..... :whistle:

Mindy, you are just too funny!! :jest:
rhondapayterFemaleJamaica2007-03-09 04:01:00
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I just sold some books online for 96 dollars that should help cover his medical cost. Thinking about ebay next. Has anyone sold things on Ebay?

I love e-bay!! I've only sold one item so far, but I listed it at $45 and got $63 for it! :dance: It was a gold, Harley Davidson belly button ring. I'm also thinking of selling my old textbooks on Amazon. Is that where you sold your books?

Take lots of photos, you can host them in Photobucket and avoid paying for extra pictures.

How does that work? I only posted one pic because I didn't want to pay more $$$
rhondapayterFemaleJamaica2007-03-08 07:15:00
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I now have something else to worry about... I just found out that my aunt had a stoke last night and is in the hospital in a coma :o So I'll be going out of town to go see about her tomorrow.

Sorry to hear about that :( I hope she comes out of it soon and gets well.
rhondapayterFemaleJamaica2007-03-07 04:12:00
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she said everything was in order and was going give a map to go across the street to pay for the deliver of my visa. she said the actually process can take 2 weeks so make no travel arrangements til i have the visa in my hand. I am so happy thank u all. It's not hard if u r prepared :dance: :dance: :dance:

CONGRATULATIONS :dance:
rhondapayterFemaleJamaica2007-03-07 04:10:00
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Wait I forgot my alarm clock. I need a roster. The silly Roster when I stay at my hubby always wakes me up at 6am.


Please don't remind me of the natural alarm clock. When I stay at my babes house I wake up to that every morning and my first thought everytime is...... I'm gonna kill that rooster :whistle:



Same here! lol I told Marlon we should kill it and eat it! :innocent:

:lol: You ladies are cracking me up!! I'm gonna ask Tony if he knows how to make jerk rooster!! :D
rhondapayterFemaleJamaica2007-03-07 04:01:00
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Ladies, make sure you have every single piece of paper they ask for. It is not like it use to be....

Not that much has changed! :rolleyes: You have to have the required paperwork - there are NO exceptions. The only major things that have changed in the 2 1/2 years since I did it: needing an appointment for your interview AND needing the No impediment to marriage certificate.
rhondapayterFemaleJamaica2007-03-07 03:59:00
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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:

Me too! :yes: I like going upnorth to my parents cabin (it's in the middle of nowhere) but I could never live up there. I would go crazy :wacko: But yes, I think the biggest question may be if the neighbors/town will accept an inter-racial couple. Sometimes it's a lot different in the country than the city.
rhondapayterFemaleJamaica2007-03-07 03:55:00
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Thank you all for your well wishes regarding Tony's grandmother :luv: We're still kinda in limbo. He really wants to go down there but we don't have any extra money laying around. We weren't gonna go back to JA until summer or fall. We were just there less than 7 months ago. I told him HE has to make the decision - I can't decide for him. Unfortunately I am the one who always ends up paying for it :( I'll keep you guys updated.

Good luck to all the March 6 interviews :thumbs: May tomorrow be your lucky day!!
rhondapayterFemaleJamaica2007-03-05 05:07:00
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You may want to check Air Jamaica. They are having a special with really good rates if you leave on a Tues. or Wed. and stay at least 2 days.

I really wish we could but they don't fly out of Detroit :(
rhondapayterFemaleJamaica2007-03-05 04:28:00
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is everyone else filling out the ds158? for some reason, i never thought we had to, but i see that ricardo needed it? also, what's the deal with the i-864? i had thought it was something we'd have to do as part of the aos process after he's here, not have it for the interview...can someone clarify?

You are correct :yes: You do NOT need the ds158 or the I-864. At least someone around here is doing their homework :P
rhondapayterFemaleJamaica2007-03-05 04:24:00
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I hadnt heard of this $335 fee either but it clearly states it on one of his instruction sheets. I would really like to know what it is. If anyone else knows something please let us know.

Next, redoing the I-134 is no problem. Can do. But I wonder if the I-864 has to be notarized too.

As far as the 156k you MUST do it online now-- yeah I think for the barcode too. The 157-158 can be handwritten according the the woman at the embassy. She told us to just make two copies of each.

As others have stated (again and again) you DO NOT NEED the $335 fee. It is ONLY for people who are already married - NOT for K-1 Visas. You will pay those fees AFTER you are married and file for adjustment of status here in the U.S. All you need is the $100 Visa fee.

You DO NOT need the I-864 form. That is ONLY for adjustment of status. You ONLY need the I-134 form.

And, yes, you should do ALL the forms online. It is easier and neater that way. Why do you mention the 158? You don't need that one. All you need is 156, 156k, and 157.

You need to read this stuff over and over and over again to make sure everything is 100% accurate. Ask questions if you need to. When you click on "downloads" on the VJ site, it will list all the forms you need under the K-1 section.
rhondapayterFemaleJamaica2007-03-05 04:19:00
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My dad's birthday is in 2 weeks - does anyone have any ideas of what to get for the man who has everything?? :huh: We never know what to get him.


How about a little friend for Spot!

My mom refuses to have 2 dogs again :no: She says ones more than enough!!
rhondapayterFemaleJamaica2007-03-05 03:50:00
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Bad news: Tony's grandma just passed away :crying: He wants to go down there but we really can't afford it right now. I feel really bad. It's so hard having all his family sooooo far away :( If we hadn't just went to Barbados, we could probably do it, but I don't know what to do. The cheapest flight I could find was over $500 :o Please keep us and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
rhondapayterFemaleJamaica2007-03-02 07:31:00
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Goodmorning peeps :jest: It's kinda quiet in here today. My dad's birthday is in 2 weeks - does anyone have any ideas of what to get for the man who has everything?? :huh: We never know what to get him.
rhondapayterFemaleJamaica2007-03-01 04:23:00
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We did NOT get the visa. We didnt even get in for an interview. They didnt let us past the first window. We messed up on some paperwork and now I am kicking myself and crying my eyes out. I cant write anymore now but I will when I get home so no one else makes the same mistakes. :(

I can't imagine what you messed up that would cause them to post-pone the interview? :huh: How did you get all the way to the Embassy before they realized there was a mistake? I'm confused. Please let us know what's going on so we can help you get this straightened out :blush:

Good luck "fixing" whatever it is! I'm sure you guys will be fine - it's just another bump in the road :luv:

Edited by rhondapayter, 28 February 2007 - 04:15 AM.

rhondapayterFemaleJamaica2007-02-28 04:14:00
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I try to use coupons as often as possible but it has been really hard for me to try to "cut back." I am so used to buying whatever I want -- whenever I want.

I have the same problem :huh: I have no idea how I manage to spend so much money! That's why I'm stuck at this job - I can barely afford myself let alone my hubby too :P
rhondapayterFemaleJamaica2007-02-28 04:03:00