biggish data

got my VISA

Congrats trulo...

JA Tam

Female

Jamaica

2008-06-09 20:36:00

JaEnglish - your baby should be on the cover of a magazine; what ah way him "tief-able"

Edited by JA Tam, 02 July 2008 - 07:08 PM.

JA Tam

Female

Jamaica

2008-07-02 19:08:00

QUOTE (Trelawny20853 @ Jun 9 2008, 08:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Good Morning Dear God;

What a week. Lord, thank you for blessing me, my family and my friends. I thank you for hovering over us last week with the passing of my 6-month-old nephew. Thank you for blessing us with the 2 hours he was able to spend with us after his birth. Lord, I know that you have a plan for everyone and I just thank you for given me the strength to step up and deal with the things I had to put in place last week. Thanks for given me the strength to help my sister deal with her loss and for helping me to break the news to her daughter. Lord, we thank you for life and for everything that you've blessed us with. Amen.

Lawny,
Please accept my condolences for your family's loss. I cannot imagine what your sister, yourself and the rest of your family are experiencing at this time. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and as you stated, the Lord knows why. Know that he is in God's arms now and he is surrounded by the Lord's love. My prayers are with you all ***HUGS***

JA Tam

Female

Jamaica

2008-06-09 20:25:00

QUOTE (Forever Young @ Jun 9 2008, 05:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hey Guys,

First of All Sunny, darling...CONGRATS!!! You are ON your way!! Lawny, Baby Girl, I am so very sorry for your loss! As always you and your family are in my prayers for peace and healing at this time!

Well Ya'll the DEED is DONE!!! I am officially Mrs. Young...and from now on will be 'Forever Young'...but the same ole Crazy Gill!

The wedding was BEAUTIFUL considering we threw it togher in like TEN days! Ok...the worst part was the DYAM heat...unfortunately..the East Coast was heat with a Bloodcleat HEATWAVE inna early JUNE!!! Just 2 weeks ago it was 40 degrees...whatever.

We didn't let that spoil our day! I was in tears I said recited my vows...because my heart and soul finally felt at ease and knew..."THIS TIME WAS FOREVER!!"

Ken looked so...dyam GOOD!!!! So did our boys!!! Tghe reception was wonderful one of our friends justed opened a new restaurant that hasn't 'officially' been opened as of yet. SO he let us use it! We had a magnificent chef that's Jamaican by birth, but was culinarily trained in France and London! He is part owner, of the Restaurant...the food was OFF THE HOOK!!!!!

It was very small only 35 of our family and friends...we had no DJ, no mic...but it was so geniune! The speeches moved me to tears...everyone saying how happy they were for us and how proud they were of me for taking a chance on love again!

It was great. Ken and I forgot to bring our camera...thank G-d my friend sent some to me this morning... I wanted to at least post one or 2 pictures...b/c I promised!

Love you all,

Gill

Gilli-beans; excuse mi, mek mi behave mi self -- MRS YOUNG Congratulations to you. You were a stunning bride and Ken was a dashing groom. Blessings on you both!!!!

JA Tam

Female

Jamaica

2008-06-09 20:11:00

I swear you guys would be on Part 7 already! How's everyone doing? Congrats to all those who have been successful in their journey; Shrewdie, I pray that you will get your good news soon...

((((CLAIRE)))) How are you hon? I'm sure Mike will be here in time for the fireworks of 4th of July! Thank God, the exam is over, so I can sit pretty until next month when the results are out...then it's on to the next one (either Dec/June).

Big Up to all the Yardie fam...

JA Tam

Female

Jamaica

2008-06-07 22:43:00

QUOTE (Forbes2006 @ Apr 28 2008, 07:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Does anyone know the email address for the Embassy in Kingston? I want to contact them to inquire if they are wheelchair accessible. I am planning ahead just in case my broken ankle is not totally healed by then.

Has anyone's SO doing the IR/CR process, ever attended the interview by themselves and has a good outcome? I want so much to be there and I am hoping and praying I can attend.

Thanks

hey Forbes2006, here's the email address: kingstonivinfo@state.gov

There have been quite a few that have had their SO attend the interview alone and everything has been fine: Dimples, kimmykashi, etc. I am sure he'll be fine if you can't attend.

Get better soon!

JA Tam

Female

Jamaica

2008-04-28 18:06:00

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QUOTE (Dimples876 @ Apr 28 2008, 04:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hello my VJ peeps I just wanted to stop by and say hello. I'm here @ working and they dont' want us on the email, or internet they don't even want us on our cell phones. If we have to be on the cells phones we can't be on the floor but then again i can't leave my desk before Fidel Castro comes looking for us in the bathrooms.

Well i'm still waiting on welcome letter, social security card and green card for my husband should I call to find out what's the hold up?

well let me get back to work.....I be so tired when I get home to get online. First thing when I pick up the kids and my husband they talking about what's for dinner. I'm not used to cooking every single night before my husband came I made sure I fed the kids @ my parents house. Now 9 o'clock @ night i'm just finishing cooking.

I need to find a better way of making my nights more relaxing.

Dimps,

My darling ...I feel your pain! What I did before Ken arrived was do one big cooking on Sunday...make all the meals for the week and freeze them! Then I'd take them out before I left for work and by the time I'd get home it was just warm and serve!

I know it's a lot of work for a Sunday...but trust me ...when everyone is seating down to eat at 6:30pm during the week it's a beautiful thang!

Bless,
Gill

Fi real, having them here, your routine surely changes.

In reference to your concerns on the documents, certainly it will be different based on where you live and POE; we got the SSC within 9 days of hubby's POE. We got the welcome letter after 7 weeks and the greencard and a second welcome letter came the week after. Hopefully you will get something soon. If he hasn't received his SSC within 21 days, then he can go into the Social security office; a rep at the SSA told me that they can then check the list to see if his card is being processed by DHS and if not, they can go ahead and issue his SSC. Hope that helps Dimps and I know despite the change in routine, it's heaven to finally have hubby here

JA Tam

Female

Jamaica

2008-04-28 18:03:00

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Shauna, I'm waiting to see more baby pictures

I keep checking the Yahoo group every know and then

.

I have to say that there are some beautiful babies and children on this thread.

i got some good ones the other day....just a matter of downloading them onto the computer....i'm a little lazy these days

jax.....it has been a slow recovering process....the area were i got the epidural has been hurting me...it is the muscles i think that are really sore....and the lower part of my stomach where the staples are is sore and at times has a pulling feeling....i can't wait to get these staples out....such a pain....

how are you doing??? what kind of c-section do you get?

Shauna, congrats on the baby girl.

Jax - I imagine you have had your precious bundle of joy as well, congrats to you...

****Back unda mi likkle rock; I will see you all more often again in about 50 days!****

JA Tam

Female

Jamaica

2008-04-25 20:50:00

Congratulations Tonisha

I am majorly happy and excited for you!!!!

Gill - can you believe this day is here; try fi nuh mek yuh glad-bag buss before him reach

!!!

JA Tam

Female

Jamaica

2008-04-01 21:01:00

Nbesaw - Congrats on honey getting his visa and on his pending arrival on Friday. That is awesome.
Gill - Congrats on Ken coming home to you soon.

This is all some fun and exciting times

; Awright, mi gaan again!

JA Tam

Female

Jamaica

2008-03-26 20:08:00

QUOTE (sus @ Mar 24 2008, 06:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Congrats, NBESaw - glad things finally worked out.

Congrats on the niece, Auntie Tam - I want a little girl so badly - My sister has managed to have 5 BOYS - outta my cousins (we are all 3-4 years apart in age), there are 14 boys under the age of 10, and 1 little girl, who of course, lives in Texas! DJ has one child - of course, a BOY (I love him to death, though - he's adorable)

My friend had twins - girl and boy - I spoil them rotten, and constantly buy little girlie things for Sophie - for which my friend yells at me, but I tell her over and over that I am SICK of buying hockey stuff, I need to buy pink and frills!

Wow, 14 boys under the age of 10!!!! That is amazing! I pray you have your little girl; I want a boy (twins if God's willing

)

JA Tam

Female

Jamaica

2008-03-24 17:17:00

nbesaw - Congratulations on getting the good report!!!! God is good all the time!

JA Tam

Female

Jamaica

2008-03-24 17:15:00

First - Can I say, mi ah dead wid laff ova yuh friend husband, Lawny. Poor ting...

Thanks all for the baby wishes...this is my 3rd niece - the 1st was born on my 30th birthday. I have been to the hospital 3 years in a row for the birth of my beautiful nieces. I am hoping next year it will be my turn

; or at least we'll be celebrating Gill

Nanny, Jax - Can't wait to hear about your bundles of joy...

Edited by JA Tam, 24 March 2008 - 05:04 PM.

JA Tam

Female

Jamaica

2008-03-24 17:03:00

Hey family...Wanted to share...my niece was born at 1pm this afternoon. She was 6lbs 4 oz and 19 inches. She is adorable!!!!

-Tam

JA Tam

Female

Jamaica

2008-03-24 14:20:00

QUOTE (Deyoungting @ Mar 23 2008, 12:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

BLESSED BLESSED EASTER TO MY YARDIE FAM!!!!

Good News Guys!!!

I called the same lady that had the room to rent to ask her if she knew anyone else renting and she said...SHE WAS GOING TO CALL ME...she changed her mind and wasn't gong to be bullied by some jerk! I went over there and gave her 1st month and deposit...walked out with the keys!!!

Then I came home and was READY to book my Baby's flight...everything was SKY HIGH!!! I checked this website called 'Lastminute.com'....Guys...I found a NON-STOP flight STRAIGHT TO JFK for $199...TAXES INCLUDED!!!!!!

As horrible as my Good Friday was...my Saturday was truly blessed!!

Thank you for all of your prayers!!

Blessed love always

,

Gill

Congrats Gilli-beans!!! I am really happy for you that all worked out. Time to get your honey home

Happy Birthday, Dimples. I hope you have a wonderful day!

JA Tam

Female

Jamaica

2008-03-23 15:53:00

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Hope everyone is well. Please continue to keep Andrew & I in your thoughts and prayers. Every time I call that blasted 202# it's still under administrative processing...stating they may need more evidence...how so? I was at the interview with pictures, emails, and phone bills, she never asked to see them once. I don't know what the hold up is...he thinks it may be because there are a few Andrew Cole's, but with all the ####### they collected from him..there is no way to get it twisted. I don't know what to say or do at this point and the Embassy is closed tomorrow and Monday. I know God has a plan..it is just so hard sitting still not knowing what it is. [Jeremiah 29:11]. I apologize for breaking up the topic, but I had to vent. Everyone else states..hold on, don't give up, be encouraged..I am listening, but it is tough. If they needed something, why didn't they ask. I was right there, and why did they give us a pink ticket??? I am so glad once my baby gets here, we will never have to deal with JA Embassy again. His father is here in Miami sponsoring his siblings, and his mom has a visa already!! He is going to still be 1.5 hrs apart from me when he comes [doing it the old fashion way, lol..having him stay with mom till we get married (11 more Saturday's)], but I go there every weekend so it's no big big deal. I just want him here. He is working so so so hard...they had trouble getting his fingerprints..and his mom won't even speak to him because she feels he chose me over her. He is dealing with a lot and anticipating AirPak's call too...I just want to rescue my love you know. Ok I am done venting now. I am so glad I found this site. God bless all of you all. I appreciate you all as well.

Thanks, Nakia

Nakia, I will have to second everything that has been said to you. God has not taken you this far to leave you. I know it's hard to be so close and feel like it is out of your grasp. I will be praying for a speedy resolution for you. I know that the God that we serve is on the case and where better to put it, than in His hands.
Pay no attention to his mother, she will get over it. At least her son is going to be closer to her and she gets to welcome a wonderful daughter to the family. I will keep you prayed up love.

Thanks JA. His mom lives in Jamaica..she just only has the visa to travel back and forth that is why she is so angry. She will be in a different country from her son. I appreciate your prayers...toss the monster-in-law in there too, lol. No, but seriously she needs it. I told her she can visit anytime and when Andrew gets his papers he can come back and visit, but she is not hearing it

She will come around; it is time for her to cut the apron strings. I will pray for her nonetheless!

JA Tam

Female

Jamaica

2008-03-20 17:52:00

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Yardie family - How unnu do?!!!
Have a very Happy Easter

Tam, Tam thanks me luv for that bun and cheese. hummmm. hummm good!!

You're welcome love. Lawd, mi dear, yuh deh inna mi prayers too. Mi hope Mike get him date soon!

Kimmy - How are you doing, my dear? The last I read, you were feeling better. One of my good friends is having a rough time with her pregnancy too. She tell me seh di last 10 days she's been in and out of the hospital in Ja, because she caan keep anything down, poor thing.

My sister should be having her baby this weekend or Monday. At least di likkle pickney listen to mi; mi tell har fi try come pon ah weekend so mi coulda deh deh; mi have tomorrow & Monday off, so perfect timing.

JA Tam

Female

Jamaica

2008-03-20 17:47:00

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Thanks, Nakia

JA Tam

Female

Jamaica

2008-03-20 17:39:00

Yardie family - How unnu do?!!!
Have a very Happy Easter

JA Tam

Female

Jamaica

2008-03-20 17:35:00

QUOTE (nannygirl82 @ Mar 16 2008, 09:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

gill...glad you found a place for ken to stay!!!

on a side note....i just looked at my baby countdown and i am on the final block.....

Congrats my dear...My sister reached full term yesterday, so she is like "this little girl can come anytime after Thursday"...(she is doing her hair on Wednesday

)
You are on the final leg and we are excited for you...

Nuh mind Kimmy, your time soon come

Before you know it, the baby is Kimora's age an' yuh ah wonda what yuh ah go do wid dem 2 pickney yah

JA Tam

Female

Jamaica

2008-03-16 20:46:00

QUOTE (shrewdgal @ Mar 16 2008, 08:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Wow. I am away a few days and like 30 plus pages. shew!
Glad you are home gill!! I know you are SO EXCITED!!!!!
Well guys I am off to jamaica tomorrow for the week. I hope I come back to a bunch of good news from you guys!!

Have a safe trip, Shrewdie...We'll miss you!

JA Tam

Female

Jamaica

2008-03-16 20:21:00

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Mi feel so lost pon di thread now...Gill, mi so happy fi yuh; everybady ah work ah wonda how mi ah grin so much when mi see di text

I am so happy for you and Ken!!!

Tonks Chica...mi was bout fi
hask is where yuh deh? Wat yuh been hup tuh....Baby-making maybe

Gill

Ah wish a likkle bun woulda go inna di oven, but di man nah lef himself careless...Mi deh pon some studying mi dear. Mi hav' one exam inna June an' mi waan pass it...if mi nuh pass, di $1000+ mi spend pon it, mi nah get it back from di job... Mi ah mek sure check een from time to time still.

JA Tam

Female

Jamaica

2008-03-16 19:37:00

Mi feel so lost pon di thread now...Gill, mi so happy fi yuh; everybady ah work ah wonda how mi ah grin so much when mi see di text

I am so happy for you and Ken!!!

JA Tam

Female

Jamaica

2008-03-16 19:13:00

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QUOTE (Marlita @ Mar 5 2008, 10:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Ok Ladies, its my turn...I need advice.

So Evan has been voicing his concern about me not giving him enough affection and attention and time, and how i don't show him i need him and love him or basically just say affectionate things to him. I think that I do do all these things. But obviously not as much as he would like. We get into major arguments about this cause I sometimes feel like he is only noticing when I Don't do something, vs noticing when I DO. I understand the need to want your partner to tell you you love them and miss them and comment, say say they look good or send them little "sweet" notes, but my issue with this is, that if i am not doing it to his liking or then he begins to think that I am thinking the EXACT opposite of those things, like....I don't love him, or miss him, or I'm too busy for him, or don't think he's attractive enough on, and on, and on. I think that is completely unfair. What do you think? I don't know if he is having major issues with the seperation or if he is insecure or if he just needs more affirmation than most men I have been involved with and I just need to adjust. Do your men have these complaints?

And on a side note, I speak to him EVERYDAY. I send him texts, I usually have him call me back since he has a better phone plan than me, but I send him letters in the mail, email, and he still says that I am not showing him enough or being there for him when he needs me. Its stressing me out, literally cause I feel like I can't be sad or lonely and missing him, cause he's complaining about it enough for the both of us. Is there something I should be or could be doing to ease his mind or is he just tripping?

Lita, this sounds to me like separation anxiety. It is truly not easy being in a long distance relationship and it is certainly not helped with the stress that this immigration process puts us under. My husband didn't have those complaints, though he would get mighty upset when I didn't call on time and such when we were separated. It will be different when Evan gets here.

You know this is what I've been trying to tell myself but it keeps getting worse. I hate fighting about the same issues over and over, and I know that he doesn't really understand how hard my life and day really is. SO I keep telling myself, just hold on a bit more Lita and he'll soon be here and singing a different tune. Its just sometimes he can be really mean and rude about his complaints. I'd be more inclined to receive them if he was nicer about expressing how he feel.

Lita, I can tell you - Aaron and I fought for no reason sometimes and I knew much of it had to do with us not being together. Is Evan like this when you are together? Is he in general a rude person? This process does something to you, believe me. You already know that his adjustment here is not going to be easy, so you will have your difficulties even then, but remember he won't truly know what you are going through until he is here to see it for himself. He does need to recognize that this isn't easy for you either. Have you voiced your concerns with him? God will take you through it love. Have God order your words as you talk to Evan about this.

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Congratulations Claire!!! On your case being completed. Time will fly by now in a few months you should have an interview. All the best with the next stage of your journey.

Ditto...Clairey, I am so happy for you

JA Tam

Female

Jamaica

2008-03-05 22:37:00

QUOTE (BelwinMills @ Mar 5 2008, 10:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I know this lady doesn't post on this thread but I want to wish this yardie the best with her interview. Mrs. Lawson all the best tomorrow!!

Ditto..All the best Mrs. Lawson!!!

I am going to post my immigration issue to the greater VJ community, but once again, I am off in hiding. Back into the books. Thanks ladies for all the comments, it was greatly appreciated. I will certainly keep you all posted.

JA Tam

Female

Jamaica

2008-03-05 22:28:00

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JA Tam

Female

Jamaica

2008-03-05 22:25:00

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QUOTE (Jengles @ Mar 5 2008, 08:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

that is absolute foolishness, the department of homeland security should do what. a lie and they have time to do that??? mi can't believe my tax dollars is being spent on that foolishness. it would have been better if he did say a social worker. all dem people that adopt every day from china the homeland security is going to fi dem house. u about to get me UPSET. I think someone should try calling the american embassy and speaking to someone else. because was pure foolishness and phuckry was dropping from that CO's mouth.

I won't b**ch too much about the memo - it's on a nonprofit website of an organization that helps kids - So it's out there for a good cause, just was shocked to find it (and a little pissed that I wasn't told or given credit!)

I haven't heard of the DHS having to come to the house - what the issue is with a Sp. immigrant juvenile petition is that the DHS has to sign an affidavit that they consent to the filing of the petition - doesn't mean it's granted, but it's a fairly simple step.

Back when I wrote this memo, we had a case where an attorney that I worked with and I were appointed as Court appointed advocates for a young girl in foster care - the more we learned of her story, we realized that she had no legal status in the US as she had been brought here under another person's visa. So, my research work began into how the He** do we get her a green card? I am very happy to say - she not only is a green card holder now, we got her mom and sisters out of a refugee camp and over here to be reunited.

I am not sure what will happen with this girl having left the US though - But I would file a grievance against the lawyer that gave that advice - let him pay the costs to bring her back here!

Sorry ladies, I had to step away for awhile. Thanks sus, I definitely think he should file a grievance because that was some straight up BAD advice because there is no way, I would have let her go back to JA

JA Tam

Female

Jamaica

2008-03-05 22:20:00

QUOTE (Jengles @ Mar 5 2008, 08:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

let's leave that alone...cause right now i could right books lol

I really should...

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Ja Tam, yuh sure u got ALL the information. i think it would be more about her coming her under someone else's name. that is reason's for denial, but since this is a child not sure on what they would do.

Oh yeah, I have all the info. Another attorney that the granddad spoke to said that her entering under another name would be forgiven since she was a child at the time it happened. The issue is the adoption and the CO saying the adoption should have taken place in JA and Dept of Homeland Security then needs to go to his house to inspect where she lives to make sure it is in fact a safe environment before they would consider the adoption legal. The Dept of Homeland Security issue I can't understand at all

Gray area...dat deh part a mek mi head hat mi...dat no mek no seh a tall. Smadi we afi tell mi different. Who tell dem fi send di lil girl home? Who gave that advice?

Some ole fart lawyer him go to - tell him seh she has to interview in Kingston since she came in under a different name. She deh yah; nuff people come tru dem way deh and nuh haffi go home fi do interview fi GC.

JA Tam

Female

Jamaica

2008-03-05 20:46:00

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Gray area...dat deh part a mek mi head hat mi...dat no mek no seh a tall. Smadi we afi tell mi different. Who tell dem fi send di lil girl home? Who gave that advice?

Some ole fart lawyer him go to - tell him seh she has to interview in Kingston since she came in under a different name. She deh yah; nuff people come tru dem way deh and nuh haffi go home fi do interview fi GC.

JA Tam

Female

Jamaica

2008-03-05 20:44:00

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Oh yeah, I have all the info. Another attorney that the granddad spoke to said that her entering under another name would be forgiven since she was a child at the time it happened. The issue is the adoption and the CO saying the adoption should have taken place in JA and Dept of Homeland Security then needs to go to his house to inspect where she lives to make sure it is in fact a safe environment before they would consider the adoption legal. The Dept of Homeland Security issue I can't understand at all

My thought exactly. When my mom told me about it, my jaw hit the floor. Dat nuh mek sense to mi! First of all, mi nevah tink she shoulda haffi go ah JA fi do di interview. She shoulda go ah 79th Street inna Miami fi do har interview! Ah tru him nuh ha no sense an nah talk to people till afta di fac'

JA Tam

Female

Jamaica

2008-03-05 20:42:00

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AH LIE...WI REACH PART 6!!!!

Happy Birthday Yardie...I hope today is/was a good day and that you celebrate the whole week through!

Ok fam, have a case for you all to mull over - so I know of a family who adopted their granddaughter as their son was killed in some gang war in Florida. Anyway, the girl was brought here under another name, but she was legally adopted in the US about 7 or 8 years ago. Three years ago, the couple divorced and the paternal grandfather was awarded custody (the grandmother was not her biological grandmother and because of safety issues she chose not to contest the custody so that she would have no need for further contact with the ex. They have recently been back in contact and are more civil, that's how we now have this info). Anyway, the granddad decided to use the lawyer who helped with the adoption to file the paperwork for her GC. Well, she got her interview date and the lawyer advised her that she would have to go to Jamaica to do the interview. When she went with her granddad, they were told that she could not be given the GC because the adoption was not done in Jamaica, so it would not be recognized. That makes no sense to us, since the adoption was legally done here in the States and we would think the US has jurisdiction. I didn't think she should have gone to JA in the first place, it made no sense to me. Now she is stuck in JA until they can sort out the adoption mess and we know how timely JA can be.
So fam, what are your thoughts on this?

one of the first things i've learned from these boards is , never leave the country...i'm assuming the adoption was under her right name. I don't belive the lawyer told them right. but now that's she's left it is going to be a mess. If the father is dead, where is the mother can't she sign over guardianship papers over to the grandparents and go from their. can they try and file for a vistor's vise for the little girl to get her back here in the states??

and what are they saying really if u go into another country you are no longer adopted...that nuh mek no sense...please keep up updated

Hey Jengs,

The mother signed over guardianship as soon as the dad died. When she heard what happened she begged the grandfather not to leave her in JA because she knows she doesn't have the means to take care of her daughter. She is trying to get out of the ghetto and thought that M was alright in the States. When I initially heard about it, I asked my mom why it was that he was even thinking about her going to Ja to do the interview. It made no sense to me since she has lived here for most of her life. She no longer knows JA. The adoption is in her right name. My mom has advised him to go to another immigration lawyer here in the US (who would have advised him better I'm sure), plus he has gotten an attorney in JA to get this sorted out.
Does anyone have the information for the Adoption Department in JA? I figure they can help him a little more so in getting this resolved. The CO did not care that this little girl no longer knows this county and her life is going to be disrupted by all of this

I figured I'd come to my wealth of info on VJ and get your take on this. he is going to have to get this sorted out before her 16th birthday next year because then the embassy is going to say that she can no longer be "adopted" in Jamaica.

No this is turning into a huge mess and this girl is caught in the middle and probably shell shocked in j.a. try posting this in one of the other forums also so u can get maybe get advice from others. i'm sure someone on VJ has went thru this or something similiar

Thanks Jengs, I will post it for fellow VJ'ers to give me their take. She is staying in Westmoreland with her paternal grandmother; the wife of the granddad was not her biological grandmother. She is extremely depressed in JA

JA Tam

Female

Jamaica

2008-03-05 20:39:00

QUOTE (sus @ Mar 5 2008, 08:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

JA Tam -

How old is the girl now? If she is under 21, they might be able to do a special immigrant juvenile petition:

(Off topic - I did a quick google search and my Fecking former boss stole my memo that I wrote and put it on a website without giving me credit!

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www.kidscounsel.org/Special%20Immigrant%20Juvenile%20Memo%20-%20R%20%20C.DOC

Not sure if it is possible since she is out of the US, but worth looking into

That is messed up!!!!

JA Tam

Female

Jamaica

2008-03-05 20:36:00

QUOTE (sus @ Mar 5 2008, 08:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

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www.kidscounsel.org/Special%20Immigrant%20Juvenile%20Memo%20-%20R%20%20C.DOC

Not sure if it is possible since she is out of the US, but worth looking into

Hey sus, she just turned 14 in November. That would certainly be something for us to look into. Thanks!

JA Tam

Female

Jamaica

2008-03-05 20:35:00

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Oh yeah, I have all the info. Another attorney that the granddad spoke to said that her entering under another name would be forgiven since she was a child at the time it happened. The issue is the adoption and the CO saying the adoption should have taken place in JA and Dept of Homeland Security then needs to go to his house to inspect where she lives to make sure it is in fact a safe environment before they would consider the adoption legal. The Dept of Homeland Security issue I can't understand at all

JA Tam

Female

Jamaica

2008-03-05 20:32:00

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AH LIE...WI REACH PART 6!!!!

JA Tam

Female

Jamaica

2008-03-05 20:29:00

AH LIE...WI REACH PART 6!!!!

JA Tam

Female

Jamaica

2008-03-05 19:46:00

Mi tink so, bout 1-2 inches...woo hoo

; Congrats everyone on a hard fought week, you all deserve the progress you have all made...

I have cut out cow's milk on a whole and only drink soy milk now, so that's a plus. I hope to cut out the carbs and add in more fruits and veggies and I will certainly be moving more in the upcoming week.

JA Tam

Female

Jamaica

2008-01-25 21:23:00

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Are you eating less as well? I listenin to Steve. H one morning and the comedian Samore had me rollin when she seh, tight fat is what you get when you wuk out but not health healthy.....It was funny at the time.

I love Steve Harvey...Samore is my favorite comedien.

That's my biggest problem...eating habits. I try drinking plent of water, cut out fried foods and sugar but it's been a struggle. I have to do better in that department.

My biggest problem as well - my eating habits are kicking my butt

JA Tam

Female

Jamaica

2008-01-24 18:39:00

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"What are you guys weighting for"...This say we should list five reasons why we want to change"

http://health.discov...eighing-in.html
My five are:

1. HTN an DM run in my family and If I don't lose, I'll end up like my grandmother, mother and my father.
2. I need new clothing and I can't stand to try on "fat girl clothes and anymore"
3. Wanting to be a happier healthier sexier me.
4. With my hubbies hopes of having another baby, I have to lose 30 pounds by summer, before I even think about conceiving

5.Hoping to be able to possibly get into the Airforce.

what are HTN and DM? I feel like I should know but it isn't coming to me.

My five are...
1. I want to have more self confidence and a better self image.
2. I hope to alleviate some of this back pain that I am sure the extra weight is contributing too.
3. I want to have more energy to do things.
4. I don't want to be at risk for weight related problems.
5. I want to take up a hobby like hiking or running and need to be in better shape to fully enjoy it.

high blood pressure and diabeties

Thanks for the clarification, I was wondering what the acronyms meant as well.
I will have to say that my 5 reasons are very similar to Dee.

1. High Blood pressure, Diabetes and cancer runs in my family - I want to lower my risk for health-related problems
2. I want to be healthier when I get pregnant (I saw that news story)
3. I am tired of being out of breath when I kick it up a notch to get to my car (like today)
4. I want to have a better self image and greater self confidence - I want to look better in my clothes

5. Improved sex life!!!!

Thanks for putting this up Dee

JA Tam

Female

Jamaica

2008-01-24 18:35:00