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Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Islandwoman @ Jun 27 2008, 11:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Ms. Hellwig @ Jun 27 2008, 11:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good Morning All! Happy Friday! Happy Anniversary JG! Have fun celebrating! Honey - good to hear the update on your man. Lita - hit by a bus??? I am glad you survived that. Ouch. May I request a collective prayer? Something is up with the DS-230 part 1 that my SO returned to the embassy. They received it two weeks ago and have not assigned an interview date. I have sent two emails and I've gotten no response. Please prayer that whatever the problem may be that it gets resolved quickly and that the interview gets assigned. This is making me nervous. Thank you ladies! Mrs H - did you call the 202 #? Gill swears by them!! The embassy seems to be ignoring e-mails right now. I know there are a few of us who have sent some and received no replies. Ms. H, don't fret...Ken dropped his DS230 off 1/15/08 and we didn't get our interview date til 2/1/08. Just call the 202# to confirm that they have it! I bet if you call today or tomorrow...they will have an interview date for you...maybe you already have one...but I haven't read deep enough into the thread! Mawning Family, Sunny...so sorry we couldn't link...we probably passed each other on the NJ Turnpike ...Well ya'll I dropped the boys off with my Sister in DC on Saturday and she flew them down to Fl to spend time with my Dad! I AM KID FREE FOR TWO WEEKS!!!!! ...the first time in almost TEN Years!! I dropped off Ken at work yesterday morning and HATED being at home...too dyam quiet! But I ain't gonna lie...running out to get a pedicure and hit up Panera with my Girlfriend in the evening was FUN!!! Not a care in the world...not Chick , nor child fi worry bout! Bless, Gill Edited by Forever Young, 30 June 2008 - 08:42 AM.	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-06-30 08:41:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Islandwoman @ Jun 26 2008, 01:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Forever Young @ Jun 26 2008, 12:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (nannygirl82 @ Jun 26 2008, 11:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey everyone.... going to give a little update on what has been happening.... Kaila is doing great!!! Goes for her 2 month check up on tuesday...she is going to get "gifts" not sure who is going to be more upset she or i..... in July i am going to file for divorce....there are many things i have come to realize about mike and that he is never going to change or be the man i need him to be....and honestly he was just in it for the GC.....it sucks to realize that....life goes on..... a lot of things have started to fall into place...so in a couple of months i will start taking classes at a local college and be able to stay home with Kaila....which is great!! I am happy to hear about all the recent approvals!!! Nans, I am so proud of you! You are right life doesn't always have an expected fairy tale ending...but you make your own fairy tales come true!!! Maybe you and Mike weren't meant to be... but look at the beautiful gift of a Baby girl that WAS meant to be here! I thank G-d everyday for my sons...because they saved my life. After you have children you re-focus your life and decisions and push forth because of them! After my divorce I went back to my comm college got my associates, then my Bachelors and finally my Masters all while being a single Mom! Gurl, you are truly blessed to have Kaila and realize early enough that you CAN NOT change someone that does not CARE to change! Like I said Shauna...I'm SO damn proud of you!! Go forth into your Brave New World, Chica and carve out your own dyam fairly tale ending!! Bless-ed love always, Gill I agree totally Gill! Nans, you will come out of this much stronger person and wonderful role model to your daughter. I pray for your strength. Sounds like you have a great mom behind you as well. And sometimes it takes "us" a trial run of marriage before we get is right! AMEN Sistren...AMEN!!!!	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-06-26 12:23:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (nannygirl82 @ Jun 26 2008, 11:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey everyone.... going to give a little update on what has been happening.... Kaila is doing great!!! Goes for her 2 month check up on tuesday...she is going to get "gifts" not sure who is going to be more upset she or i..... in July i am going to file for divorce....there are many things i have come to realize about mike and that he is never going to change or be the man i need him to be....and honestly he was just in it for the GC.....it sucks to realize that....life goes on..... a lot of things have started to fall into place...so in a couple of months i will start taking classes at a local college and be able to stay home with Kaila....which is great!! I am happy to hear about all the recent approvals!!! Nans, I am so proud of you! You are right life doesn't always have an expected fairy tale ending...but you make your own fairy tales come true!!! Maybe you and Mike weren't meant to be... but look at the beautiful gift of a Baby girl that WAS meant to be here! I thank G-d everyday for my sons...because they saved my life. After you have children you re-focus your life and decisions and push forth because of them! After my divorce I went back to my comm college got my associates, then my Bachelors and finally my Masters all while being a single Mom! Gurl, you are truly blessed to have Kaila and realize early enough that you CAN NOT change someone that does not CARE to change! Like I said Shauna...I'm SO damn proud of you!! Go forth into your Brave New World, Chica and carve out your own dyam fairly tale ending!! Bless-ed love always, Gill Edited by Forever Young, 26 June 2008 - 11:47 AM.	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-06-26 11:46:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (honeychild36 @ Jun 25 2008, 05:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ALright ladies, im needing some prayers this morning. Yesterday i did not talk to my SO all day, nor night for the first time in 4 months, so i automatically knew something was wrong, i tossed and turned all night. The last time i talked to my SO he was getting off work monday night and heading to Margaritaville, He usually calls when he leaves despite the hour to let me know he is heading home, but he never did. Tuesday is his day off. No call, well i just get a call this morning from his friend reggie saying he got hit by a car!!! and is kind of ok!!!!! WTH...is kind of okay...his phone is destroyed and i have no way to get in contact with him. His friend reggies patois was so heavy i could barely figure out what the heck he was saying.....OMG!!! i have to go to work this morning and im about to have dang anxiety attack. Guys pray for us ok, i really am needing to find out if he is okay and what is going on. I tell him about walking in the road all the time, but he doesnt listen. Lets hope he is ok. Thanks.. i just needed to ramble a little, until i can calm down so i dont start bawling Oh Honey, You are definitely in my prayers! Do you have the phone number for any of his family members? He will be fine...the good Lord did not carry you both to this point to drop you now...Have Faith Chica and NEVER stop praying! Bless-ed, Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-06-25 08:33:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	Lawny & Wakey...Congratulation Sisters!!! It is now time fi SET DEH GOOSE LOOSE!!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOO-HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Many blessings to all four of you! I knew you would be ok! Love always, Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-06-25 04:16:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (sunnyja21 @ Jun 24 2008, 12:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm going to Long Island NY this weekend. It's my girlfriends 20th wedding anniversary and she's on 36 years old. How wonderful is that. They always throw big parties. I need to find Gill so we can link up. I wonder if Gill went out with that lady to look for a wedding dress....... Have a wonderful time at the DC Carnival. Yes Sunny, We should link-up and no Chica I most certainly DID NOT!!!! ...GO Lawny & Wakey...no word yet huh???? They'll be fine! Bless-ed, Gill Edited by Forever Young, 24 June 2008 - 02:22 PM.	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-06-24 14:20:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (tnw @ Jun 21 2008, 06:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Forever Young @ Jun 20 2008, 10:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ditto Ton-Ton!! So happy to hear!! Tell em 'good luck' han knock em dead...Show dem ow wi 'Yardies' do!! Gill That's right Gill, I told dave just do his best and enjoy the experience. The store manager hired him for customer service/ warehouse crew but he's already training him for some of the other departments next week. If nothing else, atleast he'll gain experience and get references if he moves onto another job. I hope things are going well at Ken's job too! It's because of you two that me and dave even went the JFK route, and it worked out. LOLLLLL T Hiya Fam, I am so glad it worked out Chica!! So glad that Dave is learning and enjoying the experience! Ken is doing just fine! But in typical Yardie style he is looking to pick-up a next job to do on his days off and at night! We take the boys down to D.C. this weekend and my Sister is taking them to Florida to spend time with her and our Dad! We were looking forward to the DC trip...cause from my understanding it's West Indian Carnival down there this weekend. However, Ken's restaurant has a HUGE catering job and the boss 'Can't do it without him!!' ...He told Ken he would make it worth his while if he came in pon Sunday...so we will see!!!! So I told Ken we could go to another parade in NYC this weekend... The Gay Pride Parade!! ...Yup he brought out deh whole 'Claat' Family. I just love stirring em up sometimes! Bless, Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-06-24 14:15:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (sunnyja21 @ Jun 20 2008, 06:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (TYMOORE @ Jun 20 2008, 05:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sunny, It took about 7 days for my case to get to NVC..Then once they got it I was able to get the KNG# for it. It was then sent to Kingston the next day. You can track it by way of DHL once you have the KNG#...This will give you an idea of when it reaches Kingston... I have my KNG#. I received it in the mail from the NVA around the 8th of June or so. I was just wondering why it takes so long to get to Kinston. They said they mailed it out to the embassy on the 13th. I know Sunny it stinks.Ok, now you can send the embassy an email put your KNG# in the subject line along with 'Request appointment to drop-off DS-230' Hopefully...things should speed up from here on in! Bless, Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-06-20 19:21:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	Hey Shelly, Welcome to the Yardie Thread...You're in a good place with LOTS of good people! Sus-ie always has AWESOME legal advice...YOU WILL BE FINE!!! Just trust in your love for your hubby and G-d...those two things will guide you through! Bless-ed, Gill QUOTE (sus @ Jun 20 2008, 07:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Evening, all - I left work at noon today, went and got a spa pedicure, then came home and took a nap! I woke up and watched the Bucket List - incredibly sweet movie if you haven't seen it. Congrats, Auntie Marlita, she's adorable! And I agree JAEng, the pics of your son just get cuter and cuter! Gill, I agree with you about loving hearing the good stories - I am going to a baby shower next week for a friend who married a JA man on a K1 - they have been married 5 (I think) years, just bought a house, and this is their second child. She is a constant inspiration to me to have faith. Welcome Army wife - I think you should be fine, as JAEng said - If your overstay was less than one year, then you should be able to adjust no problems - if it was greater than one year, you might have to file a waiver for the overstay - But I know people who have done similar and now have their green cards (not from JA). Hope everyone has a good weekend - any plans? For real Sus-ie...that WONDERFUL!!! Jah knoa...mi love dat! Thanks for the share! Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-06-20 19:05:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Marlita @ Jun 20 2008, 03:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Just wanted to share that I'm a new Auntie agian. My lil sis had her sweet little girl yesterday morning and she is the cutest thing i have ever seen! OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG-D!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She is PRECIOUS!!!!! CONGRATS AUNTIE LITA!!!!! Many Blessings to her and her Mom!! Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-06-20 14:24:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Hotlegz @ Jun 20 2008, 02:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Sonshyne @ Jun 20 2008, 01:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Hotlegz @ Jun 20 2008, 08:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Gilli..YES ! dem work..we have 3yrs under our belt....no easy road but they do work....hooraay for the anniversaries For real we've hit quite a few bumps in the road... we just tighten the set belt a likkle tighter, it helps to smooth out the bumps isn't that the truth...Sonny how's ur shopping going And your hubby's iphone!!!! For whatever reason, I LOVE LOVE LOVE hearing about anniversaries...b/c so many people believe that our SO's are using us for a green card or some other ignorant reason...I just love when love conquers all and proves them wrong! Don't get me wrong...I'm sure many do just marry for green cards but just not us! So don't let a few bad apples spoil it for the bunch! I know what you mean about bumps in the road...but that's with HENNYTING worth having and keeping...& my Missa Young ain't going NO WHERE!! We always tell each other "I deserve you and you desrve me!"...through miserable days and happy ones! Bless-ed, Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-06-20 13:29:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (honeychild36 @ Jun 20 2008, 10:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (JaEnglishGirl @ Jun 20 2008, 10:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (honeychild36 @ Jun 20 2008, 08:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> JA English...you have the cutest baby ever....LOL Thank you lol! QUOTE (Jomo @ Jun 20 2008, 08:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (JaEnglishGirl @ Jun 20 2008, 08:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jomo @ Jun 20 2008, 07:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I went to 2 SS offices and called. If they say no, even after you argue with everyone and their brother, there is little you can do. There's a printout on a link here on VJ that you can print and take with you to the SS office if you are running into problems. So far they've not been able to refute that.... Been there, done that. Did not make a difference. Go armed with a baseball bat if all else fails JAenglish, Girl looking at your baby makes me want another one and my boys are 15 and 10, i figured i was shut down for business after that last one. Mista keeps talking about dont yu want to try for a gyal, im like hell no, you have one boy, i got 2 that is enough...but yours is just adorable, maybe im feeling that maternal thing again...SOMEBODY HELP!!!!LOL Honey, I HEAR YOU!!! Missa Young still insisting that we haffi try for a Girl! We have THREE boys between the 2 of us! I told him if he can ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY GUARANTEE and Girl...sure let's go for it...if not..."NO!" All em seh is ..."We'll see bout yuh 'NO'!! MEN!! Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-06-20 09:23:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Islandwoman @ Jun 19 2008, 10:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (tnw @ Jun 19 2008, 08:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jomo @ Jun 19 2008, 03:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Jengles....from what I understand now, the total fee for AOS of the K-1 includes the EAD, AP, and AOS. 3 forms with supporting evidence, processed seperately; but sent in together with the one fee. If you decide to only do AOS, you still pay the same fee. Yeah, that's right Kel. The fee for AOS is $1010 whether u file the EAD and AP with it or not. Some people wait to send off the EAD and AP paperwork till after they get a receipt notice (I-797) from their AOS packet but while ur already paying the fee....u might as well "apply" for all 3 documents at one time. U can still apply for the SS# regardless if u got the JFK work stamp or not. He just can't work until you've gotten married and he has his EAD. Since we're on the topic.....LOL.....DAVE STARTED HIS NEW JOB TODAY!!!!!!! He got his SS# last friday and applied at a bunch of places this week, thinking he'd be lucky to get anything with the JFK work stamp. One of the larger grocery store chains called him in yesterday for an interview and he started today! Congrats to Dave!! That's great news. Ditto Ton-Ton!! So happy to hear!! Tell em 'good luck' han knock em dead...Show dem ow wi 'Yardies' do!! Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-06-20 09:21:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (tnw @ Jun 19 2008, 09:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Trelawny20853 @ Jun 19 2008, 01:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh, had my practice interview with TONISHA...she so crazy. Thanks Nish and to everyone for the prayers. My job wanted me to come in today so I said SURE...send the limo at 8:30am...all now mi no see the limo yet...guess dem no wah mi fi come in aftah all. I love you all. I guess I should be NERVOUS, but I'm not...GREY GOOSE here I come. QUOTE (dillon @ Jun 19 2008, 12:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (sus @ Jun 19 2008, 11:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Welcome Dillon! What part of JA is your SO from? Thank you! He lives outside of Ocho Rios in St. Mary...up in the hills. I have family in St. Mary. UR welcome Lawny! LOL.......Have a Safe Trip and go easy on the "Goose"! Dats right Lawny...set deh Goose Loose afta deh hinterview done!! Dats exactly what Ken and I did when we got back to Greenwood!! The 2 of us knocked of one big bokkle and gave his family and friends a next bokkle fi share. I brought down 2 Bottles of Bailey's, 2 Bottles of Grey Goose and an Alize Passion! The JA customs officer was like what is you intention with all the liquor? I said "My dear Man , my fiance and I have our interview on at the U.S. Embassy pon Tuesday and WE 'intend' fi drink hoff hevery last drop after we git our approval! Em just laff han seh "Mi nuh blame yuh...is which part deh party ah guh deh???" Sending positive vibes & prayers to our Lawny and her Family as she travels today! Bless, Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-06-20 09:18:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Jengles @ Jun 19 2008, 03:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Hotlegz @ Jun 19 2008, 12:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> welcome Dillion... Hey Sonny/Pam..congrats on ur 1yr And fi u Ms. Gilli fi no tek yuh ####### to the Doc fi yuh blasted boil..tell yuh bout JAcans ad home remedies Yup cause Ken could have heated up a needle and got down to business. but then Gill would have been and she would have been but only for a little while, but then I'm sure he could have done something to make her Jengy, You are such a likkle devil! Trust me my Man was begging HEVERYDAY fo buss hit! All when mi sleeping mi feel em finger dem inna mi ears! The ENT said ...he would never have been able to get all of hit out...he used some suction sittin' fi git halla deh pus out...GROSS!!!Mi seh hit was PAINFUL!!! I had Gavin with me and all that boy did was laugh...I was screaming in pain...Mi wanted fi give em wan ras lick yuh see! But, I couldn't...my Baby saved my life! Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-06-20 09:12:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (sjb1221 @ Jun 19 2008, 02:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Islandwoman @ Jun 19 2008, 02:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (IrieCat @ Jun 19 2008, 01:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jomo @ Jun 19 2008, 01:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (IrieCat @ Jun 19 2008, 12:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I need some help! I am sure VJ Guides can answer my questions but I keep looking and just don't understand..... hoping any of you could give me answers or advice. Louis can apply for SS# now... but he cannot work with it right? So really what is the point? After we get married I apply for AOS... what about EAD? What and how do I do that? I am so frustrated this is all like ALgebra to me!!?? UGH! Thanks Cat For us, Andre had to be work authorized to apply for his SSN. It didn't happen till he got his green card. You apply for the EAD, AP, and AOS all at the same time with the one fee. Just make sure to include the evidence for each seperately as they process them seperately. Of course, none of this can be done till you marry. Cart before the horse. Thanks JG! I think the only reason for Louis' to get SS# now is to get his driver's License. They JUST (june 1st) past a law here that you need to have ss# to get a Maine DL. Irie - did he get the work authorization stamp in his passport when he cleared immigration? I believe he needs that in order to get his SSN now. Otherwise you have to wait until you file AOS. We only waited 10 busines days before he applied for his SSN card. Had to wait to get in the system. Not sure if anything has changed. Irie, We didn't wait to apply for the SSN here in NY. Ken got here on 4/2/08...4/3/08 we went to the SSA office. But they did say that it would take 2-4 weeks for him to get it b/c they had to clear with USCIS that he was eligible for a SSN. But at least this way he had his card in 2 weeks instead of waiting 2 week after Louis gets here and then waiting another 2 weeks for the card. Good luck, Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-06-20 09:07:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Sonshyne @ Jun 19 2008, 01:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jomo @ Jun 19 2008, 10:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Sonshyne @ Jun 19 2008, 11:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I haven't posted very much lately but I wanted to chime in and share with you all that one year has past and we will be celebrating our 1 year anniversary this sunday I want to extend my thanks to everyone here for the support I recieved both before and after going through the Visa process. There were times when I didn't think I was going to make it, and probaly wouldn't have if it weren't for you all. Much love to you Pam Hey, girl. Congrats on the anniversary. We are June-ies too. Our 2 year will be next Sunday, the 29th. Filing the LOC in August. You aren't far behind. Good to see you. Thanks Jomo and Hotlegz!! LOC.... More paper work I'm going to start rounding things up in a few months. Congrats JG & Sonny...henny more 'June-ies' celebrating Anniversaries? I LOVE to hear about VJ Wedding Anniversaries...just more power to the cause that VJ marriages DO work! Bless, Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-06-20 09:03:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Hotlegz @ Jun 19 2008, 01:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Forever Young @ Jun 19 2008, 01:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (dillon @ Jun 19 2008, 12:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I just wanted to say hello...I have been lurking here for a couple of weeks. I will probably be sending in our paperwork in the next couple of weeks for the K-1 visa. I know I will be looking to you experts for help from time to time. Welcome Aboard Dillon...The more, the merrier! ...You're in a good place! Bless-ed, Gill Wah appen Kimkim..Dillon Not inna good place!? (Backatcha!) Gill P.S.- Mawning Fam!	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-06-20 09:01:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (dillon @ Jun 19 2008, 12:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I just wanted to say hello...I have been lurking here for a couple of weeks. I will probably be sending in our paperwork in the next couple of weeks for the K-1 visa. I know I will be looking to you experts for help from time to time. Welcome Aboard Dillon...The more, the merrier! ...You're in a good place! Bless-ed, Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-06-19 12:44:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	Hola Fam, Lawny, my darling...I am wishing you nothing but the best on your interview...I KNOW WILL GUYS WILL GET THROUGH!!! Sending positive vibes your way...You have done your homework and leg work...now sit back relax and let the good Lord guide you through this! Don't let ANYONE at the Embassy shake you...just brush them off!!! Honey, Baby Girl...you need to ask your SO if he had the time to take his son why doesn't he have the time to take himself? What will his son do without a Father if his tooth is abcessed and more serious than he thinks. Can I tell you a few weeks ago I had a boil in my ears...Ken insisted upon popping it...then it came back the week before my wedding even bigger and more painful! I kept telling myself I;ll deal with it after the wedding. The next day my youngest son, Gavin fell down and kept complaining about his hip. I immediately found the time to take him to the doctor. When we got to the Dr. Gavin tell her..."I'm fine...I need you to look in my Mommy's ear!" Thank G-d my son had more sense than I did. His pediatrician immediately called the her friend an ENT and told me to go to his office NOW!! He will see you as soon as you get there...Gillian this is very serious!! I went and low and behold the boil had turn into and abcess and was slowly leaking into my ear canal and blood stream. The ENT told me I would probably have been hospitalized in very serious critical condition if I would have waited until after my wedding!!! I know long story short...sometimes we as parent are so concerned with taking care of our children we forget to take care of ourselves!!! One days pay will NOT kill him or his child compared to NO MORE DAYS PAY if something serious happens. I hope he feels better soon. He's in my prayers for a speedy resolution! Blessed, Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-06-19 11:28:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Marlita @ Jul 18 2008, 11:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Forever Young @ Jul 18 2008, 02:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Trelawny20853 @ Jul 17 2008, 02:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Forever Young @ Jul 17 2008, 02:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Hotlegz @ Jul 17 2008, 02:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Gilli...u know seh mi love the heat..it no bother mi at all... and doant follow di one Lawny..she WILL NOT come to yuh baby shower ..she just love mek trouble Ohhh LAWD..are you serious...I had my youngest Gavin in August and I was ready to move to bloody Antarctica by APRIL!!!!! Mi cyan't tek deh heat ...especially not when I'm PG!!! Glad fi hear seh yuh arright! Bless, Gill Wait deh KIMMY you see dat...I think Gill just type di word PG=PREGNANT...maybe I'm reading dat wrang. Luv ya You two are too dyam much! You, Kimmi and Ken are all anxious to get me PG! We are NOT 'PG' at this current time...but thanks for asking! Geez if and when it happens onnuh will be 3rd & 4th fuh knoa...right afta mi han Ken! But gotta tell ya I am not planning on it right now! I want to wait til we get our baby, KJ up here into this crazy mix before bringing yet another child into the mix! Although Missa Young has different plans "Pickney is pickney...1,2,3,4.. it's all deh same...what's one more?" 'If we were inna Yard...mi wouldda give yuh all 3 more pickney but now!' Yet another reason fi thank G-d for the ole U.S. of A!! He has given up wearing 'boots' now. In his head "Married men doan wear nuh dyam boots" So me and that ovulation calculator are best friends...during peak times tings LACKHOFF! Lawny...you got NEXT!!!!!!! I'm thinking if I know Marcel well enough...this time next year you'll be ready to pop...if yuh nuh ave wan by then! Bless, Gill Ovulation Calculator!! Does that really work well? Hmmm....I predicting we may be getting a little Ken-Ken and Gillie soon. On a similar note. I have no clue when I ovulate. I am never on any sort of typical cycle, how does this work? Haha Lita...you're funny...NOT!! Check it out...http://www.babycente...tion-calculator Love ya , Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-07-19 06:25:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (honeychild36 @ Jul 18 2008, 02:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (dillon @ Jul 18 2008, 11:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> What about them shipping from JA to the US? How long have you found that it takes for that? It has usually been 2 weeks for me on that as well. It is pretty slow on that end as well, takes about 2 weeks just for a letter from JA in my experience. Ohhhh please...I am STILL waiting for my Valentine's day Card and CD from Ken!!!! Ken never signs his cards so I think a dyam JA post office teef opened it and took the card & CD and recycled it to his Girl for V-day! Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-07-18 14:19:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (TYMOORE @ Jul 18 2008, 11:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi all, Okay I have an issue. My SO went to Kingston to pick up his police record the other day. Well he informs me yesterday that they left a letter out of his name. It should be Jeromie but they spelled it Jerome. Although he goes by Jerome, Jeromie is on his birth certificate. Anyway, I called NVC and they stated that it may make a difference because the CO at the interview may think its someone else or an alias...OMG, it seems the closer we get to this interview date, the more issues arise. I told him to call Kingston and inform them of the error and see if anything can be done without having to make another 4 hour trip. (doubtful) I swear its almost impossible to stay sane going thru this process. Then to make matters worse, I call about not receiving my rebate check yesterday only to find out that it was mailed out but went to an address that was on file for my 2007 taxes which was incorrect. Wouldn't you know it, my taxes were prepared by someone else thru Taxact and direct deposited into my account. I went to retreive my paperwork and never paid attention to the address. Well they typed in the correct city,state, and zip but wrong street address.(which is partially correct) So this means that the 2007 tax info I gave my SO has an incorrect address. I did include previous years tax info,W2's and paystubs which all display the correct address. Now i'm wondering if this will make a difference. You would think, with all the mistakes the embassy makes, but it will be just my luck. Ty, I really don't think it would be a huge problem...the issue is "the luck of the draw'! Ken reminded me last night that they spelled his name wrong on the non-impedment to marriage and his police certificate! He is Keniel...they spelled it Keneil. Ken actually told the Police people and the guy said "Nuh boddah fuh worry yuhself bout dat Man...dem nah guh check hit! " granted he was right but still. And the Non-impedment ...we waited for 6 weeks to get it and we didn't have that type of time to file it again! Now it's slight enough, but no one even caught it...I really think it depends on who is checking it and what mood they happen to be in that day! Try not to stress...remember what I told you it WILL work out!! Bless, Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-07-18 13:10:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Jomo @ Jul 18 2008, 01:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Forever Young @ Jul 18 2008, 12:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jomo @ Jul 18 2008, 01:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I should say I am sorry. I've been crabby lately. And, yes, I was trying to be nice. Tonisha is my friend out of public view.....I did tell her to stop the capitals cause I couldnt' talk to her anymore without getting a headache. Hee....hee.....Gill! No prob Chica... I'd be crabby too and anxiously awaiting the 28th!!!! Humph! It's just funny how you get to know people once you've been around for awhile... I saw KC's caps and was like ...JG ain't gonna like this...how is she gonna get her point across...I was waiting for it... Then when I saw your post it was like... ...THAT'S MY JG ...always so delicate in her delivery! Love you for being you Girl...don't change! Gill You will love this, Gill........... I just told Andre our car was ready to pick up after I get off work today. 5 freakin' days they had this thing....UGH! Anyhow, I said, well, on the bright side, we didn't use any gas this week. There is that. He said....... ARE YOU READY?.... You can use the money we didn't spend on gas to buy yourself a birthday present. Crabby or not, I held my tongue. No good would come from what I was/am thinking! OMGOOOOOODNESS!!! Gurl, sometimes they just DON'T GET IT!!!! I 've found it doesn't matter the nationality...men are men!! I hope you said "No, Honey...I put it in savings...cause you are gonna need every penny to bail me out of jail once I put you in the hospital!! "Serenity NOW Serenity NOW!!!" Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-07-18 13:00:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Jomo @ Jul 18 2008, 01:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I should say I am sorry. I've been crabby lately. And, yes, I was trying to be nice. Tonisha is my friend out of public view.....I did tell her to stop the capitals cause I couldnt' talk to her anymore without getting a headache. Hee....hee.....Gill! No prob Chica... I'd be crabby too and anxiously awaiting the 28th!!!! Humph! It's just funny how you get to know people once you've been around for awhile... I saw KC's caps and was like ...JG ain't gonna like this...how is she gonna get her point across...I was waiting for it... Then when I saw your post it was like... ...THAT'S MY JG ...always so delicate in her delivery! Love you for being you Girl...don't change! Gill Edited by Forever Young, 18 July 2008 - 12:41 PM.	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-07-18 12:41:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Islandwoman @ Jul 18 2008, 09:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Trelawny20853 @ Jul 18 2008, 09:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Island; Anyword yet? Nothing. I religiously call our 202 friends every Thursday to be told try again next week. I figure they are just waiting to finish processing Sunny's papers so we can have our interviews on the same day. QUOTE (Jomo @ Jul 18 2008, 09:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Welcome Kimcorene. Are you related to TNW? She used all caps in her posts too. JG!! OMGOODNESS JG!!!! : ...Don't let her scare you KC...It's just the way JG is...she says it the way she sees it!! And we love her for it!! Truss mi, when I say she don't mean nothing by it ...She actually was quiet nice and rather subtle to some extent this time ( nice job JG) ...usually she'd just say ..."STOP TYPING IN ALL CAPS!!!" We are good peeps and JG is a REALLY good one...stick around...you'll see! Bless, Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-07-18 12:28:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (KIMCORENE @ Jul 17 2008, 06:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> HEY EVERYONE- I'M NEW TO VJ BUT SO FAR, ITS BEEN REALLY INSIGHTFUL. BEING ABLE TO TALK TO PEOPLE MAKES THIS WHOLE PROCESS SEEM LESS DAUNTING. EVEN THOUGH THE THOUGHT OF BEING AWAY FROM MY HUNNY MAKES ME SICK- SERIOUSLY, IT KEEPS ME UP AT NIGHT AND WE ARE CURRENTLY IN THE SAME COUNTRY- AT LEAST TIL NOVEMBER WHEN I HAVE TO GO BACK TO JAMAICA. THE THOUGHT GIVES ME HEART PALPITATIONS,LOL. ANYWAY, YOU GUYS SEEM LIKE A GOOD SUPPORT NETWORK FOR EACH OTHER AND I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE BEING A PART OF IT. ANY POINTERS ON HOW TO COPE WITH USCIS AND THE IMPENDING SEPARATION WILL EXTREMELY WELCOME. Welcome 'KC' (nice one Jawi ), You are in a good place! We offer information, support and most importantly an outlet to voice your concerns, joys & sorrows! Keep your head up, Sweets...everything is just for 'a time'. Yuh see mi? Try to think of it as a temporary setback to a permanent achievement! The way I got through was playing the "Before this or that" game. Like when I filed for my husband, Ken in July 2007...I told myself "Ken will be here BEFORE the 2008 Olympics!" So said...so done! Give yourself a reasonable marker...and you'd be surprised how quickly it comes. And don't forget deh Father! Pray, pray...PRAY!!! All is possible through him and he WILL give you the strength!! Bless-ed love & welcome again, Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-07-18 05:03:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Trelawny20853 @ Jul 17 2008, 02:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Forever Young @ Jul 17 2008, 02:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Hotlegz @ Jul 17 2008, 02:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Gilli...u know seh mi love the heat..it no bother mi at all... and doant follow di one Lawny..she WILL NOT come to yuh baby shower ..she just love mek trouble Ohhh LAWD..are you serious...I had my youngest Gavin in August and I was ready to move to bloody Antarctica by APRIL!!!!! Mi cyan't tek deh heat ...especially not when I'm PG!!! Glad fi hear seh yuh arright! Bless, Gill Wait deh KIMMY you see dat...I think Gill just type di word PG=PREGNANT...maybe I'm reading dat wrang. Luv ya You two are too dyam much! You, Kimmi and Ken are all anxious to get me PG! We are NOT 'PG' at this current time...but thanks for asking! Geez if and when it happens onnuh will be 3rd & 4th fuh knoa...right afta mi han Ken! But gotta tell ya I am not planning on it right now! I want to wait til we get our baby, KJ up here into this crazy mix before bringing yet another child into the mix! Although Missa Young has different plans "Pickney is pickney...1,2,3,4.. it's all deh same...what's one more?" 'If we were inna Yard...mi wouldda give yuh all 3 more pickney but now!' Yet another reason fi thank G-d for the ole U.S. of A!! He has given up wearing 'boots' now. In his head "Married men doan wear nuh dyam boots" So me and that ovulation calculator are best friends...during peak times tings LACKHOFF! Lawny...you got NEXT!!!!!!! I'm thinking if I know Marcel well enough...this time next year you'll be ready to pop...if yuh nuh ave wan by then! Bless, Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-07-18 04:52:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Hotlegz @ Jul 17 2008, 02:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Gilli...u know seh mi love the heat..it no bother mi at all... and doant follow di one Lawny..she WILL NOT come to yuh baby shower ..she just love mek trouble Ohhh LAWD..are you serious...I had my youngest Gavin in August and I was ready to move to bloody Antarctica by APRIL!!!!! Mi cyan't tek deh heat ...especially not when I'm PG!!! Glad fi hear seh yuh arright! Bless, Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-07-17 13:41:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Jomo @ Jul 17 2008, 02:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I don't feel bad. I'm ticked right now. Hubby just told me at lunch that he didn't save any of the extra $400 he made in the last month on his side jobs, so he can't buy me a birthday present. I reminded him every day that he worked that he needed to save some. The day he came home with a new hat and shirt for himself, how pissy I would be if he didn't get me a birthday present. I reminded him every time he had something he NEEDED. I have every right to be mad. I'll be damned if I am apologizing. I was just being sarcastic. Yuh dyam right to be MAD!! Maybe he's only playing with you! But if he isn't I'd give him hell too!!! When's his birthday JG...cause 2 weeks before it might be time to buy a new pocketbook and pair of shoes! And tell him..."Sweetie, I saved up money to buy you a gift...but decided to replace the one you couldn't buy for me instead!" Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-07-17 13:37:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Jomo @ Jul 17 2008, 01:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Forever Young @ Jul 17 2008, 11:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Forever Young @ Jul 17 2008, 12:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Trelawny20853 @ Jul 16 2008, 10:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> What a day I'm having. So, I called to schedule my SO visit with the civil surgeon and I'm told he has to do a full physical. I thought all they had to do was verify the vacinnation records. I have a copy of his medical from Jamaica. Someone help me before I start pulling out my eyelashes. I had to go change my clothes. My beautiful off white linen dress is now BROWN, because of that clumsy ediat. Ok Lawny...not you got me shook!! What is this? I thought if I had Ken Vaccinnation records from MoBay Hope...we didn't have to go through civil surgeon...did I read that wrong? Let me know...Gill ADD ON: Assembling the I-485 Package: (From VJ's AOS- Checklist Guide) 11. I-693, Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking Adjustment of Status. (If you already have this from your overseas Visa Interview submit a copy that medical check form; No fee is required in this case. If you are a K-1 fiancé(e) or K-2 dependent who had a medical examination within the past year as required for the nonimmigrant fiancé(e) visa, you only need to submit a vaccination supplement (I-693A), not the entire medical report. You may include the vaccination supplement with your adjustment of status application.) Am I reading this wrong? No. You are correct. All you need are the vaccination records. I told Tre that via PM. AWESOME!! Thanks Lawny & JG...I Was like... ...once again I missed an important step!!	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-07-17 12:47:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Trelawny20853 @ Jul 17 2008, 01:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Forever Young @ Jul 17 2008, 12:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Trelawny20853 @ Jul 16 2008, 10:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> What a day I'm having. So, I called to schedule my SO visit with the civil surgeon and I'm told he has to do a full physical. I thought all they had to do was verify the vacinnation records. I have a copy of his medical from Jamaica. Someone help me before I start pulling out my eyelashes. I had to go change my clothes. My beautiful off white linen dress is now BROWN, because of that clumsy ediat. Ok Lawny...not you got me shook!! What is this? I thought if I had Ken Vaccinnation records from MoBay Hope...we didn't have to go through civil surgeon...did I read that wrong? Let me know...Gill That's my understanding also. But I was told that the information on his vaccination record had to be transfered to some new form 693A and signed by a civil surgeon (Someone please correct me, if I was given the wrong information. When we came through Baltimore I was given a copy of his medical (because I asked for it). I'm was just going to attached that to the AOS. Immigration has the other 4 copies. That's why they wanted 4 pictures at the medical. Four copies are made of your medical. That's the paper work I saw when we were with the immigraiton officer and I asked is it possible to have a copy of that and he said sure. Hope this helps. Girl, I'm suppose to be asking you for help, Mrs. Young. QUOTE (Forever Young @ Jul 17 2008, 12:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Forever Young @ Jul 17 2008, 12:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Trelawny20853 @ Jul 16 2008, 10:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> What a day I'm having. So, I called to schedule my SO visit with the civil surgeon and I'm told he has to do a full physical. I thought all they had to do was verify the vacinnation records. I have a copy of his medical from Jamaica. Someone help me before I start pulling out my eyelashes. I had to go change my clothes. My beautiful off white linen dress is now BROWN, because of that clumsy ediat. Ok Lawny...not you got me shook!! What is this? I thought if I had Ken Vaccinnation records from MoBay Hope...we didn't have to go through civil surgeon...did I read that wrong? Let me know...Gill ADD ON: Assembling the I-485 Package: (From VJ's AOS- Checklist Guide) 11. I-693, Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking Adjustment of Status. (If you already have this from your overseas Visa Interview submit a copy that medical check form; No fee is required in this case. If you are a K-1 fiancé(e) or K-2 dependent who had a medical examination within the past year as required for the nonimmigrant fiancé(e) visa, you only need to submit a vaccination supplement (I-693A), not the entire medical report. You may include the vaccination supplement with your adjustment of status application.) Am I reading this wrong? No, you're not. I was just given the wrong info. Now, go make the TWINS Lawny, I am gonna need your home address, social security # and last 5 years w-2's please...cause hennyhow I'm pregnant wid twinz...We will be expecting my support checks from you and Marcel on a bi-weekly basis... since you keeping throwing it out for the universe to create!!!! I'm gonna give you a deadline of August 1, 2008 to have your documents in to us...Thanks! Love ya much Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-07-17 12:27:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Forever Young @ Jul 17 2008, 12:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Trelawny20853 @ Jul 16 2008, 10:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> What a day I'm having. So, I called to schedule my SO visit with the civil surgeon and I'm told he has to do a full physical. I thought all they had to do was verify the vacinnation records. I have a copy of his medical from Jamaica. Someone help me before I start pulling out my eyelashes. I had to go change my clothes. My beautiful off white linen dress is now BROWN, because of that clumsy ediat. Ok Lawny...not you got me shook!! What is this? I thought if I had Ken Vaccinnation records from MoBay Hope...we didn't have to go through civil surgeon...did I read that wrong? Let me know...Gill ADD ON: Assembling the I-485 Package: (From VJ's AOS- Checklist Guide) 11. I-693, Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking Adjustment of Status. (If you already have this from your overseas Visa Interview submit a copy that medical check form; No fee is required in this case. If you are a K-1 fiancé(e) or K-2 dependent who had a medical examination within the past year as required for the nonimmigrant fiancé(e) visa, you only need to submit a vaccination supplement (I-693A), not the entire medical report. You may include the vaccination supplement with your adjustment of status application.) Am I reading this wrong?	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-07-17 11:59:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Trelawny20853 @ Jul 16 2008, 10:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> What a day I'm having. So, I called to schedule my SO visit with the civil surgeon and I'm told he has to do a full physical. I thought all they had to do was verify the vacinnation records. I have a copy of his medical from Jamaica. Someone help me before I start pulling out my eyelashes. I had to go change my clothes. My beautiful off white linen dress is now BROWN, because of that clumsy ediat. Ok Lawny...not you got me shook!! What is this? I thought if I had Ken Vaccinnation records from MoBay Hope...we didn't have to go through civil surgeon...did I read that wrong? Let me know...Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-07-17 11:52:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Jomo @ Jul 16 2008, 12:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> A1.........I am so sick of haters all over the place. HI HATERS...BYE HATERS!!! For the first week Ken was here I had that "Hi Haters" song as my answertone for JUST that reason!! It's funny the other day one of my friends that originally told me I was crazy for having an LDR with a J'can man(and yes her parents are both J'can's). He is using me...I got caught up in a 'Stella Mentallity'...what will me sons think?...blah blah blah, called me bawling! She told me that she was so proud of me for taking a chance in love. And that she was ashamed to tell me that she had been jealous that I had found the love that she was still looking for! WHATEVER with those haters, they can call me want they want...b/c I know who I am and I'm Mrs. Young and I have finally learned to live MY life for me...not for them! Mek dem live dem own life!! Bless, Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-07-17 11:49:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Trelawny20853 @ Jul 17 2008, 12:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Forever Young @ Jul 17 2008, 12:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (sus @ Jul 17 2008, 06:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Forever Young @ Jul 17 2008, 05:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Will we succeed overnight? No. Making these changes—the right way—will take longer than my tenure as Acting Director. Nonetheless, we’re committed to making them sooner rather than later. In other words - I am gonna make myself look good and get outta here before the changes are done, so that the blame will fall on someone else. BINGO!!!! Gill; Don't see you much. I know you been busy working on the TWIN girls. Let me know when the baby shower will take place. Love Yah! You are really trying fuh stir hup some ish!!!! My twins are due to arrive...right afta yours!!! \ LOVE YOU ALWAYS, Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-07-17 11:37:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Hotlegz @ Jul 16 2008, 11:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Lawny..u is a mess..u know u never tell mi no baxide I LOVE U mi know di name yet.. Lauryn which hubby hates and of course mi love or Tahlia...which we both love what a rass day u been having... Well Kimmy, Yuh doan knoa seh mi love yuh too! Haven't heard much from yuh lately...How are you feeling? Gurl, mi really feel hit fuh yuh tiddeh...it 's BLAZIN' in NY today!! I hope you are in the A/C!! Bless-ed, Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-07-17 11:36:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (sus @ Jul 17 2008, 06:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Forever Young @ Jul 17 2008, 05:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Will we succeed overnight? No. Making these changes—the right way—will take longer than my tenure as Acting Director. Nonetheless, we’re committed to making them sooner rather than later. In other words - I am gonna make myself look good and get outta here before the changes are done, so that the blame will fall on someone else. BINGO!!!!	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-07-17 11:26:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	Hey Folks, I just found this! The most important part of this 'article' is the name on the bottom! Last year, I went crazy trying to find out who the hell was in charge of USCIS! It's under DHS, but someone there for the USCIS' directors name and they look at you like.... ! So for my Ladies that need someone to direct their letters, emails or concerns to here you go! Homeboy is BLOGGING!! Man, get off the computer han guh process some petitions!!! ******************************************************************************* June 23, 2008 Processing Questions I’ve been reading—absorbing the more than 400 comments you left from my last Journal entry. You’ve asked many questions—mostly about our processing times, wait times for visa approvals, and how we’re responding to the record number of applications we received last year. But most of all, you want to know when USCIS will complete your case. Let me try to address some of your concerns. After visiting local USCIS offices around the country and reviewing our current production statistics, I am confident USCIS will beat our projected 13- to 15-month processing estimate for completing naturalization applications filed after June 1, 2007—while we continue to improve processing times for other applications and petitions. Next month, we will provide you with a detailed report with updated processing times for all USCIS offices. Our employees are hard at work every day, including evenings and weekends, processing files and interviewing applicants. The results of their efforts show tremendous productivity. I am optimistic that USCIS will exceed our goal of completing more than 1 million naturalization applications this fiscal year, which ends September 30, compared to last year’s 748,000 naturalization cases. And so far, applications received have been lower than normal this year. If that continues, we’ll bring processing times down further than we projected. Many of you also asked about the processing times displayed at http://www.uscis.gov/, and why the dates sometimes go backward rather than forward. We estimate those dates based on a formula that calculates, among other things, the number of cases received within a defined period, how many cases we’ve completed during that time period, and how many cases remain in process that are [*] beyond our established processing time goals. Sometimes the flow of cases received and completed changes during a specific period in a way that shifts the date backwards. The processing timeframes shown on our webpage reflect applications just completed. So the page is only a tool for customers to estimate our current processing times. In addition, the average processing times posted on our website do not take into account the many issues that may arise when a particular case is under review. For example, sometimes a USCIS officer may need to ask for additional information before a final decision can be made. If your case has been delayed beyond our posted processing times and you have not been asked for additional information, we encourage you to call our customer service line at 1-800-375-5283 to inquire about the status of your case. Some of you also asked about the long wait for employment-based visas. The law limits how many people can immigrate in these employment based preference categories each year. That determines how many cases we can complete and often establishes how many new cases we can accept. To complicate matters, demand often far exceeds that supply. To assist applicants who are awaiting those visas, we will soon begin to issue Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) that are valid for 2 years for certain applicants who filed an application to adjust their status to permanent resident but are still awaiting an immigrant visa number. Others have asked why petitions for their relatives take so long to process. Usually, it’s because an immigrant visa simply isn’t available. More than 1 million petitions to sponsor a relative are still awaiting visas. USCIS must manage our work based on the number of visas allowed by law. To change that, Congress would have to amend the law. No USCIS employee wants to keep a family apart or withhold proof of eligibility to work, but we must work within the requirements set by law. Our current immigration system challenges us with backlogs on a regular basis. During the past fiscal year, we’ve begun to make improvements that will permanently eliminate future backlogs, including hiring additional employees, instituting new business processes and technology, and creating a new employee culture focused on professional training and development. Will we succeed overnight? No. Making these changes—the right way—will take longer than my tenure as Acting Director. Nonetheless, we’re committed to making them sooner rather than later. Thanks for taking time to read this entry. Jonathan 'Jock' Scharfen Acting Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Taken from the following website:http://www.dhs.gov/j...-questions.html Bless, Gill Edited by Forever Young, 17 July 2008 - 05:42 AM.	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-07-17 05:38:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)	QUOTE (Ms. Hellwig @ Jul 16 2008, 11:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ladies, I am at my wits end. I haven't been around the message board for a bit because I guess I was hoping I would have some answers or stuff would work, etc. It has been over two weeks since I've talked to my SO and I don't know what is going on or what has happened. He won't or can't take my calls. I've called cousins of his and friends. They were hopeful at first and said don't worry. One of his friends says he keeps trying to call him but is not getting through. I've asked his cousins to get me more contact numbers and they haven't called me back in a couple of days. I just don't know what to think......except that this has happened before. We've known each other for over five years. We filed for a fiance visa back in 2003 but very tragically his oldest son was killed in an accident and my SO lost it which is understandable. He was all consumed with caring for his youngest son after that who was only 14 at the time and he cut me out and we broke up. During the last five years we reconciled and we were both ready to get married and make a life together so I filed for the fiance visa again. Now we were as far as receiving Packet 3 from the embassy. My SO mailed in a form which I later found out was the wrong form, hence we still haven't gotten an interview date. Basically, my last conversation, as brief as it was, was that he sent in the wrong form. He didn't believe me. We made a date to talk later to go over the papers over the phone and make sure he gets the correct one sent off. He didn't answer my call. The next day I got ahold of him but he was busy so he said he would call me after church the next day. The next day he did not call and ever since I haven't gotten through to him. I just can't believe we are so close and once AGAIN it seems he is losing it. More hurtful is that I just plain don't know what is going on. We didn't argue. No big drama. May I request a prayer for peace with the issue and things to work out to God's plan. I honestly believed it was part of God's plan that he and I were together again. I haven't completely given up hope but it doesn't look good either. Thank you all. Oh Ms. Hellwig, I am so sorry to hear this. You are in my prayers for a speedy resolution and the strength to handle it regardless of the outcome. I hope he at least opens the lines of communication again, that must be so painful! You deserve so much more! Let him be...as much as you WANT him to WANT this ...he needs to WANT this for himself! I know it is so difficult...but maintain your faith...Let go and let G-d work this out Chica! Bless-ed love always, Gill Edited by Forever Young, 17 July 2008 - 04:52 AM.	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2008-07-17 04:47:00