biggish data

Police Certificate

I guess i'm gonna have to go back even though they have cause i did send it to NVC.

I just don't like sitting in a bus for 4hrs.

It makes me tired but if i have to get it then i will cause my hubby would be mad at me if i did anything that would delay me seeing him. lol

kerran

Female

Jamaica

2009-05-29 18:17:00

Police Certificate

What if i go to the interview without the police certificate, will they still allow me to go through to the interview?

I don't wanna have to go get another one.

kerran

Female

Jamaica

2009-05-29 17:56:00

INTERVIEWS FOR JUNE/JULY '09

You need to call NVC to see if they have a date for you. I called them 4 days after my case was approved and they told me my interview dt.

God bless.

kerran

Female

Jamaica

2009-06-01 19:37:00

medical passed

May God be with you on the rest of your journey...

kerran

Female

Jamaica

2009-06-02 20:24:00

Yehhey!! I finally got my interview date!!

QUOTE (xylide @ Jun 2 2009, 02:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

hey guys! i just got off the phone with NVC

and i got my interview date in Manila USEM on JULY 21, 2009 at 8:30...

thank you so much everyone who helped me here...

hope to meet everyone who will have the same interview as mine....

CONGRATS AND ALL THE BEST!!!!!!!

kerran

Female

Jamaica

2009-06-02 18:17:00

Medical Review

Thanks for the review Candyland.

I hope the rest of your journey goes as smooth as your medical did.

God's speed!!

kerran

Female

Jamaica

2009-06-03 17:57:00

Medical Review

My medical was in Mo Bay. At Mobay Hope.

Yes Candyland you can relax, it's not that bad. lol

Thanks to everyone for your kind words and i pray for you all.

God's speed.

Edited by kerran, 01 June 2009 - 07:52 AM.

kerran

Female

Jamaica

2009-06-01 07:52:00

Medical Review

O.K, so May 26 was my medical.

I got an 8:30am appointment but got there 7:53 registered and sat down, the doctor came about 8 o'clock but no one was called until 8:30, they called about 10 of us to go inside and sit down.

When i went in the doctor's office he explained that this medical is required by the US to check if i have any diseases or illnesses, blah blah blah. I was told to take off my blouse and my bra, put on a robe and sit at the edge of the bed. He then told me to lay down while he examined me. That went well.

Went outside and sat in another section as instructed until my name was called to go get my blood drawn. Wasn't too bad.

Next they weighed me checked my height and told me to sit and wait to go to the clinic next. In the clinic they took my temperature and my blood pressure level. No vaccines needed.

Went to another section for chest x-ray. that took about two minutes.

After the chest x-ray i sat for about half an hour and no one told me what to do next so i asked they lady responsible for sorting our dockets. She then told me to change into my clothes and wait for further instructions, 15 mins later still nothing so i got up and asked a nurse what to do next. She told me to go to billing which i did. Sat in billing for another 15 mins no one called my name so i went back inside to the lady with the dockets told here I've just being sitting around. She then looked for my files and sent it to billing, billing here i come.

My name was called to go pay my bill so i went inside went to the window and sat down. The cashier said us$100 or JD$8000 how do you wish to pay, JD or US, i said JD. I took out the money and gave it to him waiting to hear another amount but none came so i asked, is that it? He said that is all i see, i guess you have been a good girl, you got all your shots.

I was so Happy (though i had the money)

All and all it went well even though i didn't finish until 1pm (4 1/2hrs!) and wasn't able to go to work.

It will be worth it in the end.

All the best candy

kerran

Female

Jamaica

2009-05-30 19:56:00

Interview June 09, 2009

ok RoxcieJoe.

Thanx!

kerran

Female

Jamaica

2009-06-03 18:40:00

Interview June 09, 2009

Anyone in Jamaica have their interview on June 09th?

kerran

Female

Jamaica

2009-06-03 18:20:00

We got our interview date!

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!

GOD BE WITH YOU!!

kerran

Female

Jamaica

2009-06-02 18:09:00

Wish Us Good Luck Please

I'm not sure since my AOS was sent before the time but when all my other docs went in it took two weeks for NVC to process after date received.

God be with you.

kerran

Female

Jamaica

2009-06-03 20:44:00

My wife got her visa

CONGRATS!!!!!!

All the best to you both.

Take care now

kerran

Female

Jamaica

2009-06-04 15:54:00

Interview

Thanks atk

kerran

Female

Jamaica

2009-06-06 18:57:00

Interview

Do i have to bring the petitioner's birth certificate to the interview?

Is it a required doc?

kerran

Female

Jamaica

2009-06-06 18:37:00

my husband POE experience

I wish you all the best.

I hope my POE goes as smooth as your hubby's.

kerran

Female

Jamaica

2009-06-12 19:40:00

Interview experience

QUOTE (candyland @ Jun 17 2009, 02:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

left home at 4:30am
got to the embassy @6:30am line was already long @6:50 they start to check us off making sure we have all that is required to go inside and making sure we didn't have what was prohibited like cell phones and weapons etc. I was #9 but wasn't call in that particular order. Sat and wait for about 30 mins for the first lady to call me to the window, fingerprint was done, hand over the medical and was ask 2 questions by her.

1. Have you ever been to the US? YES

2. Is any other family member coming in for an interview today? NO

Told to sit once again and listen for same number. Waited for a mere 10 - 15 mins then my # was called a white lady this time, soft spoken young lady she was and very nice too.

Question she asked was:-

1. Is your husband here with you today? NO

2. Have you ever been to the US? YES Why this question again

3. How long do you know your husband? 5 yrs hello

4. Does he have kids? YES a daughter

5. With you YES

6. Is she here or in the US? Here waiting on me got her visa February

7. How often you see your husband? Every 3 or 4 months since we met 5 yrs ago

Then i heard the words i wanted to hear from i reach the embassy your visa is approved take this ticket and go arrange for delivery.

They didn't even ask for any further evidence, i guess the questions about our daughter said it all.

Yes lord all that hassle is finally over the long wait with that backlog paid off.

I was in by 7:00 out by 8:00

The earlier the better I guess.

Thanks Kerran we did it, all the best and thanks to all for their post and review sure help alot.

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's anada one...

CONGRATS!

I'm so happy for you!

kerran

Female

Jamaica

2009-06-17 14:37:00

I RECEIVED MY INTERVIEW DATE! JULY 20, '09

CONGRATS!!!!

God's speed.

kerran

Female

Jamaica

2009-06-04 16:16:00

SSN

QUOTE (kerran @ Jun 27 2009, 06:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Can i request SSN online even though i should receive it in the mail in a couple of weeks?

I have a job interview coming up.

Thanx

Wrong thread. oops!

kerran

Female

Jamaica

2009-06-27 18:12:00

SSN

Can i request SSN online even though i should receive it in the mail in a couple of weeks?

I have a job interview coming up.

Thanx

kerran

Female

Jamaica

2009-06-27 18:04:00

GOT my Interview Date ... in 4 months only

QUOTE (AbbynSheryl @ Jul 10 2009, 09:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

hey
great news
my wife interview is on the 18th august 2009, at 8:30 am
thank god so soon
abby n sheryl

I'm so happy for you guys!!!!!!!!
See, you didn't need a lawyer.

Congrats and safe journey for the rest of the way

kerran

Female

Jamaica

2009-07-11 19:44:00

How long does it take to get you SS Card?

I checked that box on the DS-230 form also and got my ssn in exactly two weeks after POE. I was also worried and calledthe SSN office and USCIS but they told me to wait until Aug. 2 as that day will be a month but when i got home it was in the mail box. I was so happy. No GC yet though.

I hope you will get yours soon. Just wait another week atleast.

God's speed.

kerran

Female

Jamaica

2009-07-17 15:01:00

QUOTE (Jamaican JNR @ Jun 17 2009, 11:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

You make us proud. Congrats again.

Thanks.

kerran

Female

Jamaica

2009-06-17 14:31:00

QUOTE (Jamaican JNR @ Jun 13 2009, 01:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Congrats. Were you and your spouce ever nervous? It seem as if everything went rather smooth. Good luck with the rest of journey.

My husband was calm but i was a nervous wreck.

I couldn't sleep the night before.

Thanks.

I hope the best for you.

kerran

Female

Jamaica

2009-06-16 19:13:00

QUOTE (vareska @ Jun 13 2009, 02:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (kerran @ Jun 9 2009, 06:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

...............
She then asked:

How did you meet?
How long have you been intimate?
When did you decide you wanted to get married?
.....................

Am I reading this wrong, or...?

No one else here posted that they have been asked this question in their interview

Congratulations to you!
Did you get your visa the same day, or is it gonna arrive later?

lol. I got my passport on the 15th.

kerran

Female

Jamaica

2009-06-16 17:57:00

I'm leaving right away....

Thanks to everyone for holding my hand and for being a shoulder to lean on,,,,,,,,

All the best to everyone..

kerran

Female

Jamaica

2009-06-10 16:42:00

QUOTE (jawi876 @ Jun 9 2009, 08:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Alright Kerran!!! Welcome to the USA! Are you planning to come up right away...or will you have to settle your affairs in Jamaica first? Congrats again.

I'm leaving right away....

Thanks everyone for holding my hand and for beening a shoulder to lean on,,,,,,,,

All the best to everyone..

kerran

Female

Jamaica

2009-06-10 08:30:00

Got there 7:20 for my 7:30 appointment.

A lady at the front asked for my letter, passport and two pictures. She gave them back to me then sent me in the line to go inside.

Went through security check point then into the courtyard where about 50 peoples was waiting. I went straight to the door and joined the line to get the yellow slip to write my passport number on.

The man said go inside and sit on the right. All seats were taken so i stood to the side.

The man who gave me yellow came inside and said he had bad news and good news which one do we want first. We said the bad news. He said the numbers on the ticket will not go in order and the good news is we will leave before the people on the left side. Everyone cracked up.

I love crossword puzzle so while i was waiting i did two pages, tried to relax.

About 9:15 i was called to the window to do the finger print.

The lady asked:

Who is filing for you?
Have you ever been to the US?

She asked for my passport, pictures and medical.

Did the finger print and said sit until you hear your number again.

In about 5 minutes i did.

The interviewer asked who is filing for me?

Then said one moment pls and went to the window i came from earlier. I was like what the F@$K?

She then asked:

How did you meet?
How long have you been intimate?
When did you decide you wanted to get married?
Why was he here in '07?
Do you have any children?
Is your daughter going with you?
Does your husband have any children?
How often do you see each other?

I asked if she wanted to see the stamps, she said yes and took them from me.

She didn't ask for any evidence.

Then she said your visa has been approved go to window 28.

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!

Edited by kerran, 09 June 2009 - 06:18 PM.

kerran

Female

Jamaica

2009-06-09 18:18:00

QUOTE (lucyrich @ Jun 15 2009, 05:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

To add a bit to the already correct info.

Even if you're clearly applying for a CR-1 visa, some of your paperwork at the consulate (and maybe NVC) will say "IR-1" on it. Don't get too excited about pointing out that "problem". It's normal procedure.

They process the two types exactly the same. If the couple is close to their two year wedding anniversary, it may not be clear which kind of visa they'll get until the day they actually get the visa, because a slight delay could change a CR-1 to an IR-1. So they don't make a distinction until they're ready to issue the visa, even for couples whose timelines make it pretty clear which kind of visa they'll be getting.

And note that, if you get a CR-1 visa a few weeks or months before your second wedding anniversary, and then you wait outside the US until after your wedding anniversary, and enter the US after your marriage is more than two years old, you'll enter with your CR-1 visa, but get IR-1 status and an unconditional ten year green card (assuming the officer at the POE doesn't make a mistake, which isn't always a good assumption). The type of status you get is determined by the age of your marriage on the date of entry to the US, while the type of visa you get is determined by the age of your marriage on the date the visa is issued. The status is what determines whether or not you'll have to file for removal of conditions, so it's the only thing that really matters for practical purposes.

Thanks for the additional info.

kerran

Female

Jamaica

2009-06-15 17:53:00

QUOTE (Bobby_Umit @ Jun 15 2009, 12:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (kerran @ Jun 15 2009, 12:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Thanks everyone.

Now i get it. lol

Rats...

I was going to say that the difference is one has an "I" while the other has a "C"...

Thanks Bobby

I'll give you a

lol

kerran

Female

Jamaica

2009-06-15 16:32:00

Thanks everyone.

Now i get it. lol

kerran

Female

Jamaica

2009-06-15 11:47:00

What is the difference between an IR-1 and a CR-1?

kerran

Female

Jamaica

2009-06-15 11:28:00

Thanks for all the replies. You guys "crack-me-up" no offense. I'm not sure how this child support thing works or what exactly the issue is but I'll surely ask her. I for one doesn't trust him, there's something sketchy about him based on how she talks about him. I've told her to check him out first (background check) to make sure he is who he say he is but she seems pretty content. She would need a visa to go to mexico and P.R She did say something about him not being able to get a passport and he was locked up for child support or something to that effect.

kerran

Female

Jamaica

2010-12-12 19:36:00

It's very unlikely to be approved without having met the meeting within two years of filing condition. Your friend could potentially attempt to file a waiver on that requirement, but those waivers are also very unlikely to be approved.

Sorry. I know that isn't the answer you were hoping for.

I'm guessing she isn't likely to be approved for a tourist visa to visit him in the US?

And you may not know and it's probably not my business, but what "child support issues" prevent him from leaving the country, even temporarily?

Visas are hard to get in Jamaica but she's thinking about trying to get one, as for the child support issues I'm not too sure what but I think it went to court so it's kind of a big deal.

The child support issue effects his right in having a passport. He needs a passport to travel, so since he is behind in CSP, his passport is deemed void. There is NO waiver that he can qualify to over-come this.

I see. Thx

kerran

Female

Jamaica

2010-12-11 23:48:00

Either met in person in the past two years or able to show that meeting in person would be an extreme hardship. Though if he has child support issues he may not qualify when they do the background check anyway.

He may not qualify for what? Filing for her you mean?

kerran

Female

Jamaica

2010-12-11 23:31:00

I am writing on behalf of a friend.
She met a guy online who she has been talking to for the last year. They are thinking about doing the fiancé visa but they’ve never met and he cannot travel because of child support issues. She has the WU receipts and they talk everyday so she can get the phone record but they have no other evidence so they’re scared to even try. What would you suggest? Please help.
Thanks

kerran

Female

Jamaica

2010-12-11 23:16:00

Hi everyone,

I'm asking on behalf of a friend who.
My friend lives in Jamaica and has been talking to this guy she met online for about a year now. He cannot travel due to child support issues and so they are thinking about doing a fiance visa but they have no pictures together or any form of evidence that they're truly together. They talk on the phone every day and he sends her money which she keeps the recipt for but she's afraid it might be enough so she needs some advice as to what to do. Should she talk the chance with the fiance visa?

Thx in advance

kerran

Female

Jamaica

2010-12-11 23:00:00

Change of Address

Thank You Kerran. :-)

You're welcome (:

kerran

Female

Jamaica

2012-07-31 09:30:00