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National Visa Center (Dept of State)Dilemma between the USCIS and the NVC!!!!

DCF is only allowed by certain consulates.. and most times the US Citizen has to reside in the country where the DCF is being requested if offered. IF the I-130 was mailed to USCIS then it was not a DCF. This is done locally and they (office) accepts the receipt of the form.. some offices may process it there while others may send it to the USCIS office over your area to have the form adjudicated.... Others might have something to add.


Thank you RICARDO4EVA2. However, I'm lost as ever after reading your reply. Let me try to explain again, my wife and I filed the I-130 with the USCIS in August 2008 and it was approved in January 2009, I was still living in the US. In August 2010 I was deported from the US. My understanding was that I will go through the NVC with my approved I-130, the USCIS should transfer my I-130 to the NVC because I was not in the country anymore, the NVC will set me an interview date at the embassy in my country after I go through their process, after they have requested a million papers from me, when it meets they requirements they will close my case and send it to the US embassy in my country, where I will be found inadmissible at the interview for illegal presence and submit my waiver package at the interview. So am I a DCF or not? Am I going the right way about getting back in the US? Please could anyone help me understand what my process should be or what I should be doing? Again thank you RICARDO4EVA2. God bless you.
babyshaq4MaleCameroon2010-11-12 13:40:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Dilemma between the USCIS and the NVC!!!!

No you are not... the direct consulate filing method relates to filing the I-130 directly to the consulate, and you say the I-130 was filed with the USCIS


Thank you for the reply payxibka. Yes, my I-130 was approved by the USCIS when I was in the country (US). I was deported a few months ago and now I have to go that way to get back in the US. Should I assume that because I already have an I-130 approved by the USCIS, I'm not considerate DCF? Again thank you payxibka. God bless you.

Edited by babyshaq4, 12 November 2010 - 08:02 AM.

babyshaq4MaleCameroon2010-11-12 08:01:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Dilemma between the USCIS and the NVC!!!!
Hello all,
My wife and I are having some serious difficulty to have the USCIS transfer our approved I-130 to the NVC, both agencies give us the run for our money for the pass two months even include my attorney. Each single time we call or email either one of them to inquire about our request to transfer our case, we are always given a different anecdote, it is very frustrated. Please does anyone know the most efficacies ways to have the USCIS sent an approved I-130 to the NVC? Our I-130 was approved in January 2009.We want our case to be send to the NVC so I could go through the NVC filing and have them schedule me a visa appointment in my home country because I’m doing Direct Consulate Filing (DCF), even thought I will be found inadmissible at the visa interview, I will submit my waiver package that I will have with me at the time of the interview, the waiver package is being prepare. Thank you in advance. God bless you.
babyshaq4MaleCameroon2010-11-12 07:10:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)~I-130 from USCIS to NVC~
I filed an I-824 at my USCIS Field Office who approved and forwarded it to the National Benefits Center (NBC) sometime last week. Anybody knows how long my I-130 could take to reach the NVC system? Thank you in advance for all your inputs. God bless you!!!!
babyshaq4MaleCameroon2011-01-28 02:10:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Do they fill out DS-230 Part - II during the interview?
You need to complete everything down to the area that states do not write below this line. When you go for the interview you will sign that area once asked. So complete everything to number 44.Hope this helps.. Even sign the signature line under number 35..

Good Luck

Edited by Popo's Lady, 27 August 2011 - 04:12 PM.

Popo's LadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-08-27 16:08:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 applicant visit to U.S. on VWP
Two questions

1. Can a person who has submitted a I-130 form visit the U.S. under the VWP?
2. If they would happen to be denied entry into the U.S. can this affect the outcome of their visa application process.

My wife is a German national, I am a U.S. citizen. We have called the U.S. Embassy in Germany and were told she would not be allowed entry by customs and that it could hurt her application. I believe we were mis-informed and the result is that I now have a wife that refuses to fly to the U.S. for our 3 week vacation. Please note that my question is not whether customs can deny her entry. I understand they can deny anyone entry.

On the U.S. Embassy in Germany's website (and other embassy websites) it states that this is possible. Here is how it reads:

Can I travel to the United States while my application for an immigrant or fiancé(e) visa is being processed?
If you intend taking up permanent residence in the U.S., you are required to wait until the immigrant or fiancé(e) visa is issued. You cannot reside in the U.S. on a tourist visa or visa free under the Visa Waiver Program while waiting the issuance of an immigrant or fiancé (e) visa. However, if you wish to make a temporary visit at the end of which you will return to your permanent residence outside the United States, you may travel on a tourist (B-2) visa, or visa free under the Visa Waiver Program, if qualified.

When traveling to the U.S. either with a visa or visa free under the Visa Waiver Program, you should be sure to carry with you for presentation to an immigration inspector evidence of your residence outside the U.S. If the immigration inspector is not convinced that you are a bona fide visitor for pleasure, you will be denied entry into the United States.
tomandsilkeMale02008-01-16 07:55:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresReceived NOA1: now CR-1/IR-1 or submit 1-129F
Thanks for the reply Diana but I understood that it will be quite some time before the folks at the embassy in Germany are involved. Maybe I am wrong but wouldn't it depend on the service center (vermont in my case) and then the National Visa Center?

I'm new to this so I appreciate and value any insights you or anyone else might have. smile.gif
tomandsilkeMale02008-01-28 19:03:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresReceived NOA1: now CR-1/IR-1 or submit 1-129F
Hi,

I filed an I-130 on November 8th and received NOA1 today in the mail.

Two questions:
1. Should I file a 1-129F or stick with the CR-1/IR-1? I understand the extra fee involved. I am wondering speed wise what might be better.

2. My NOA-1 reads that I-130 applicants must wait for a visa number after the visa is approved and this could take years. I seem to remember the this doesn't apply for an immediate reletive. In my case this visa is for my wife and daughter (both from Germany). Am I right.

Many thanks!!
tomandsilkeMale02008-01-28 18:22:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp: paperwork needed for 129f
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Your I-129F has full instructions on what to include. It asks for the same evidence you supplied in your I-130. If your marriage cert is not in english, you will need to provide a certified translation of the document along with the document.

Something you should consider: NOT FILING THE I-129F. There have been many posts and threads about this lately. The K3 visa is taking LONGER than the I-130 to process. So it won't do you any good. It gets grouped with your I-130, and when your I-130 is approved, the K3 is "administratively closed". This closure can cause delays. Also, some couples on VJ report that their applications are being processed according to the date they submitted their I-129F. Since you have to wait until you have the NOA1 from your I-130 before you can submit the I-129F, your I129F date will be about 1 month behind. Basically, some who submitted the K3 are being penalized for it.

At the K3 teleconference on Thursday, Wendy, the moderator, pointed out that in their 2007 annual report, the Ombudsmans office said that with the current processing backlog, the K3 is meaningless. Here's the snippet from the annual report:

QUOTE
However, until the Ombudsman brought this issue to USCIS’ attention, the I-129F was processed in 2-3 months, while the I-130 remained pending for many additional months. During the reporting period, it appears that USCIS responded to the Ombudsman’s concerns by slowing down processing of the I-129F. The May 18, 2007 processing time for the I-129F at the National Benefits Center (NBC), the only service center that processes these petitions for the K-3, is six months. As of May 18, 2007, the processing time for the I-130 was six months at the California Service Center and fourteen months at the Vermont Service Center. The Ombudsman points out that the NBC processes I-129F petitions for the K-3 and the VSC and CSC process the I-130 petitions. If the processing times for I-129Fs and I-130s are the same, as at the CSC, the LIFE Act provision providing for the fiancé(e) visa as a faster alternative to the I-130 process is meaningless.


Here's the annual report. Look on page 57 (Go by the page number at the bottom of the page, not Adobe Reader page numbers):


If it were me filing today, I would file only the I-130.


Excellent information from everyone. Thanks
tomandsilkeMale02008-02-03 05:56:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp: paperwork needed for 129f
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Hello,

I have received my NOA1 for the I-130 and am ready to send in the 129-f for my wife (married in August 07)

In addition to a marriage certificate are there other things people send in to prove you are married?

I don't want to send too much and have it slow down the process. And maybe nothing else is needed since it is asked for on the applciation instructions. After all our certificate of marriage (married in Germany) should be enough to serve as evidence of a bona fide marriage.

I had thought about sending a a report from the doctor showing my wife is having a baby in June.
Maybe airline ticket stubs from my travels to Germany last year after we were married.

What do you think?????????????

Also, any "official word" on whether the 129-f is a dead duck? I felt it best to submit it unless there is an official statement telling me not to.

Thanks!


This is a serious question. What makes you think you need to send something besides a marriage certificate to prove you are married?


Thanks for replying.

I thought the additional paperwork might serve as proof as an ongoing marriage. I recalled (maybe incorrectly) reading about someone that was submitting records of flight tickets and other items to show a legitimate marriage. It sounded like overkill to me but I wasn't sure. I take it that you feel the best route would be to stick with just what is asked for in the 129f instructions?

Thanks again


Well, generally, following instructions is a good idea. Another good idea is to read carefully and interpret literally. "Proof of marriage" is one thing and "evidence of a bona fide ongoing relationship" is quite another. The time to show evidence the "relationship" is bona fide and ongoing is at the interview. Proving you are married is done with a marriage certificate, which is evidence of absolutely nothing about the relationship from the marriage date forward. Don't confuse the terms "marriage" and "relationship" or for that matter "wedding" and "marriage".


Excellent point and I completley understand what you are saying. Thanks again.
tomandsilkeMale02008-02-02 04:48:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp: paperwork needed for 129f
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Feb 1 2008, 10:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (tomandsilke @ Feb 1 2008, 06:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello,

I have received my NOA1 for the I-130 and am ready to send in the 129-f for my wife (married in August 07)

In addition to a marriage certificate are there other things people send in to prove you are married?

I don't want to send too much and have it slow down the process. And maybe nothing else is needed since it is asked for on the applciation instructions. After all our certificate of marriage (married in Germany) should be enough to serve as evidence of a bona fide marriage.

I had thought about sending a a report from the doctor showing my wife is having a baby in June.
Maybe airline ticket stubs from my travels to Germany last year after we were married.

What do you think?????????????

Also, any "official word" on whether the 129-f is a dead duck? I felt it best to submit it unless there is an official statement telling me not to.

Thanks!


This is a serious question. What makes you think you need to send something besides a marriage certificate to prove you are married?


Thanks for replying.

I thought the additional paperwork might serve as proof as an ongoing marriage. I recalled (maybe incorrectly) reading about someone that was submitting records of flight tickets and other items to show a legitimate marriage. It sounded like overkill to me but I wasn't sure. I take it that you feel the best route would be to stick with just what is asked for in the 129f instructions?

Thanks again
tomandsilkeMale02008-02-01 17:05:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp: paperwork needed for 129f
Hello,

I have received my NOA1 for the I-130 and am ready to send in the 129-f for my wife (married in August 07)

In addition to a marriage certificate are there other things people send in to prove you are married?

I don't want to send too much and have it slow down the process. And maybe nothing else is needed since it is asked for on the applciation instructions. After all our certificate of marriage (married in Germany) should be enough to serve as evidence of a bona fide marriage.

I had thought about sending a a report from the doctor showing my wife is having a baby in June.
Maybe airline ticket stubs from my travels to Germany last year after we were married.

What do you think?????????????

Also, any "official word" on whether the 129-f is a dead duck? I felt it best to submit it unless there is an official statement telling me not to.

Thanks!
tomandsilkeMale02008-02-01 09:52:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 visa timeline
Hello,

I looked at the timeline information concerning the application dates which are being processed at this point in time. I am still a little confused.

My German wife's 129f form is at the Vermont Service Center and was received April 10, 2008. Thus far I have received the NOA1.

What have people seen recently in terms of applications being approved?

Thank you very much!

Tom
tomandsilkeMale02008-09-09 19:15:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTwo call two different results
Hi,

Wanted to let you know that I called about my wife's I129f to ask about it being out of the processing time frame (her I129f was received on April 9, 2008 at the Vermont Service Center) My first call did not produce any results and I was told by two different people that according to their screen/system it was within the normal processing time frame for the Vermont Service Center. After this I decided to try again and what do you know....the customer rep's screen showed 6 months (just as it is on the USCIS website) and she sent in a request to review it.

I'm not sure if it will make things go any faster but it made me feel a little better to at least get a result.
tomandsilkeMale02008-11-07 09:16:00
Asia: East and PacificFiancee's son?
I hope, Mike, that you can talk the father round. You didn't mention how old the child is - are they of an age where a Court would consider what the child wants?

I wish you all the very best of luck.
Girona40FemaleEngland2006-03-23 21:08:00
Asia: East and PacificFiancee's son?
It is US requirement that both natural parents consent to a child being brought to the US to live, regardless of the custody arrangements or visitation rights of the absent parent. This is not something that is required, usually, by the home country.

I had to take my ex-husband to Court to gain permission to bring my daughter to the US. It was painful for me and my daughter and my husband (then fiance) had to fly from the US to the UK to appear at the hearing. It was a nightmare............but we won!

You are required to enter the names of any children on your fiancee's I-129F. If the child wishes to emigrate with the mother then the appropriate forms have to be filed, seperately. One of my son's, who remained in England was on my I-129F, but did not want to live in the US, so we never filed an application for a K-2 for him. But, should he have wanted to join us, within a year of me obtaining my visa, he would have had the option to do so because he was listed on the original petition.

I hope this makes sense and isn't too garbled!

Good Luck with everything.
Girona40FemaleEngland2006-03-22 18:26:00
Asia: East and PacificHow many People from ADELAIDE / SOUTH OZ?
Lived in Elizabeth Fields when I was a kid! Loved it, but parents decided to return to the UK after 3.5 years.
Girona40FemaleEngland2007-01-07 15:27:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanGetting real sick of this!
I tell ya, I am getting real sick of the USCIS!

We have had so many problems it just isn't funny any more - although some feel the need to still laugh, when we mention that we have been fighting with the USCIS for over 4 years now!

My son is in the process of renewing his EAD for the FOURTH time and still we find outselves having to chase them up, as we do every year. His third EAD expires on the 11th of this month and the new one hasn't arrived yet. Last year it was months late and my son had to stop working, so he didn't break any laws.

Now it's happening again and I have booked an INFOPASS appointment to get an Interim EAD. What they don't seem to realise, or care about, is that an entire day is wasted every time we have to drive 5 hours there and 5 hours back.

It is getting really tiring!
Girona40FemaleEngland2007-01-05 18:43:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanUpdate on our Situation
Excellent News! Let's hope you get the visa soon.
Girona40FemaleEngland2007-01-04 18:54:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanCultural Dishes You Don't Think You will Ever Get Used To

the whole fish (or any part of the fish)


You took the words right out of my mouth. Just something about an entire fish cooked with the eyes intact looking back at me. I can deal with individual fish parts, just not the WHOLE fish at once!! In Ghana they even eat just fish heads (eyes and all!!) I can't take it!!



My brother and his family lived in Ghana for several years. He said he could never quite bring himself to eat Grasscutter (similar to a large rat) with Shitto Sauce (apparently looked just like it sounds)!!
Girona40FemaleEngland2007-04-24 12:27:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanInterview on Wednesday
Nope, no expience with the SA consulate, but I have a good feeling that you will have something particularly special to be thankful for this Thanksgiving!

Good Luck!
Girona40FemaleEngland2006-11-20 22:41:00
Asia: East and PacificVisa Finally Issued
Congratulations! I hope the rest of the process is nothing but easy for you two. Enjoy your lives together (L) .
Clarky and TarahNot TellingUnited Kingdom2007-08-13 10:26:00
Asia: SouthStrange question I know

Ok. How shall I put this. I am a normal American gal, and have not had much experience with some of the other cultures and religions. I have a question about affection and kissing. My Indian husband grew in in a pretty strict Hindu culture, yet was from Guyana, not India. I would also say he is slightly christian, which I know is weird. But anyhow, he grew in a household with NO affection whatsoever. No hugs, no "I love you's", no kissing, no "I am proud of you's" etc.
In our 40's we are, and his first kiss was with me. Unreal. His folks even tried the arranged marriage bit, etc, so he is really not too experienced with my affection needs. When I try to make him understand I need HUGS, and TLC, and complements...he just doesnt seem to be getting it, and thinks I am referring to "sex" itself. Since this concept is so foreign to him, its real tough on him and it makes me feel positively unloved at times.
Anyone expereience anything of this sort? And I have told him SOOOOOO many times now, we even had a big discussion (with me crying) about it before marrying, with me saying I couldnt live without it, and I THOUGHT he got it, but he slips back into the way he grew up so easily. He never says a harsh word, and he does tell me he loves before bed at night, but I always have to say it first. I know he does love me, in all his little actions, but sometimes I just want something physical. :( Any advice, anything? And maybe even some of the men have some ideas. Men- if you only KNEW how important this is to a girl!





Hi

Let me say I am also married to a hindu and yes this is very common. But if you keep working on it..In time he will get the hang of it. It took my husband over 2 yrs but now no problem. He wouldn't even kiss me outside by the back door he used to say to me the neighbors might be looking out of their window and see us...LOL But trust me in time it will happen..





Michelle


MDigheFemaleCanada6/20/2006 8:22
Asia: East and Pacificusing a co sponsor for K1 in Manila

Michelle,

Disability is not the issue. Sufficient financial resources to support another person in addition to those they are already supporting is the issue. Doesn't matter why the financial resources are insufficient. The same thing is going to happen to a fully able person if they don't have the necessary money, and it's not going to happen to a disabled person who does have enough money.

Different consulates are often more or less strict in their application of guidelines, which are subjective. The sponsorship area is particularly subjective for non-immigrants. The sponsorship quidelines are far more quantitative for immigrants and adjustment of status.

Recognizing that if the consulate in Manila were to grant your friend's fiancee her visa, she would next have to clear the immigrant financial responsibility hurdle to adjust status. Is the uncle going to be willing to sign an I-864 as a Joint Sponsor with your friend? If so, one possible solution to your friend's problem might be to marry his fiancee and have her apply for an immigrant visa.

Yodrak


Yodrak

I see where you are coming from and it does make sense...But I am still unsure about other possibilities. let me ask you this. Take for instance what you are saying does that mean anyone that is on disability that is sponsoring a spouse/fiancee will be denied their visa? Anywhere in the world or just certain countries? I mean if this is the case then that would be discrimination against Americans with a/on disability..And their sole income is that of SSI/SSA..Lets say their fiancee or spouse has a good education and will be able to obtain a good job once in the US and would be able to support the difference in the income is this something that they would look at? Sorry for so many questions here just wondering...

Michelle





Yodrak



Hi and thank you I see everything clearly now...I am just trying to find out this for my friend Dennis..I just feel bad for anyone that might be in this situation...I mean it like saying I can't fall in love and want to spend the rest of my life with you because I don't meet the governments income guideline..You know in Canada for spousal sponsorship you don't have to meet income guidelines, I don't know if the US government could possibly learn something from Canada or not..Anyway I could go on for hours with this but I am not..Thank you again Yodrak...



Michelle
MDigheFemaleCanada2006-06-23 15:50:00
Asia: East and Pacificusing a co sponsor for K1 in Manila

Michelle,

We have a consulate that takes the guidance in the FAM seriously.

The public charge requirements of the law apply to all visas. The visa applicant must demonstrate to the consular officer's satisfaction that they will not become a public charge after entering the USA. The requirements for this demonstration are even stricter for immigrant visas, and K visa applicants will have to meet the same strict requirements when they apply to adjust status.

Let's review the facts of this case that you have - and have not - presented.

- The petitioner has limited income with unlikely prospects that the income situation will improve.

- The proposed sponsor is an uncle who lives in Hawaii. Where does the nephew-petitioner live?

- What evidence is available to show that the uncle will send money to the nephew should the need arise?

I haven't seen anything yet to indicate that the uncle is a suitable sponsor.

Yodrak



I don't understand what kind of Embassy we have over there my friend emailed me earlier and said he spoke with a lawyer and the lawyer told him that Manila would not accept a co sponsor for even a K3..my friend was going to buy a plane ticket and fly there and marry her now hence he thought that would be better..So he could use the co sponsor. The person co sponsoring is his fiancee's uncle who lives in Hawii..My friend is on disabilty so he is limited to a yearly income I can't believe the US Emabssy laws in some places..I think if they accept a co sponsor in most of the Embassy's then they all should accept them..Thank you and Yodrak for your replies.

Michelle







Yodrak

I see where you are coming from and it does make sense...But I am still unsure about other possibilities. let me ask you this. Take for instance what you are saying does that mean anyone that is on disability that is sponsoring a spouse/fiancee will be denied their visa? Anywhere in the world or just certain countries? I mean if this is the case then that would be discrimination against Americans with a/on disability..And their sole income is that of SSI/SSA..Lets say their fiancee or spouse has a good education and will be able to obtain a good job once in the US and would be able to support the difference in the income is this something that they would look at? Sorry for so many questions here just wondering...



Michelle
MDigheFemaleCanada2006-06-23 12:10:00
Asia: East and Pacificusing a co sponsor for K1 in Manila


Michelle,

It is possible for someone other than the fiance(e) to be the sponsor for a K1 visa applicant, but the anecdotal evidence seems to be that the consulate in Manila views such sponsors with a jaundiced eye. They seem to prefer a sponsor who has a close relationship to the applicant on the basis that the closer the relationship the more likely that the sponsor will provide the support that they have offered should it be required.

Yodrak

Hi

I have a friend wanting to do a K1 for his fiancee in Manila..He will need a co sponsor.

Is this possible? I can't really find a YES or NO on this it appears at one time around 2001

that Manila wasn't going to accept co sponsor's for K1's. But I am still not clear on that.

Any input would be great thanks.





Thanks in Advance

Michelle







Yodrak



Hi so you mean if he had like his parents or maybe brother to co sponsor then this would be okj?



Thanks

Michelle

Yes, an immediate family relative would be the best choice for a co-sponsor.





I don't understand what kind of Embassy we have over there my friend emailed me earlier and said he spoke with a lawyer and the lawyer told him that Manila would not accept a co sponsor for even a K3..my friend was going to buy a plane ticket and fly there and marry her now hence he thought that would be better..So he could use the co sponsor. The person co sponsoring is his fiancee's uncle who lives in Hawii..My friend is on disabilty so he is limited to a yearly income I can't believe the US Emabssy laws in some places..I think if they accept a co sponsor in most of the Embassy's then they all should accept them..Thank you and Yodrak for your replies.







Michelle
MDigheFemaleCanada2006-06-22 01:31:00
Asia: East and Pacificusing a co sponsor for K1 in Manila

Michelle,

It is possible for someone other than the fiance(e) to be the sponsor for a K1 visa applicant, but the anecdotal evidence seems to be that the consulate in Manila views such sponsors with a jaundiced eye. They seem to prefer a sponsor who has a close relationship to the applicant on the basis that the closer the relationship the more likely that the sponsor will provide the support that they have offered should it be required.

Yodrak

Hi

I have a friend wanting to do a K1 for his fiancee in Manila..He will need a co sponsor.

Is this possible? I can't really find a YES or NO on this it appears at one time around 2001

that Manila wasn't going to accept co sponsor's for K1's. But I am still not clear on that.

Any input would be great thanks.





Thanks in Advance

Michelle







Yodrak



Hi so you mean if he had like his parents or maybe brother to co sponsor then this would be okj?



Thanks

Michelle
MDigheFemaleCanada2006-06-20 11:44:00
Asia: East and Pacificusing a co sponsor for K1 in Manila
Hi

I have a friend wanting to do a K1 for his fiancee in Manila..He will need a co sponsor.

Is this possible? I can't really find a YES or NO on this it appears at one time around 2001

that Manila wasn't going to accept co sponsor's for K1's. But I am still not clear on that.

Any input would be great thanks.





Thanks in Advance

Michelle
MDigheFemaleCanada2006-06-20 09:58:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaYardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)
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kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif Andrew just got a call from Airpak......VISA will be delivered TODAY!!!!



Congrats Tonya kicking.gif I anticipate that day myself

Your day will soon come........It seems like it has been a long long time......But stay strong......

Peace & Love,
Tonya
TonyaFemaleJamaica2008-04-29 09:56:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaYardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)
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kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif Andrew just got a call from Airpak......VISA will be delivered TODAY!!!!


kicking.gif CONGRATS TONYA & ANDREW!!!! kicking.gif

"Ain't no stopping us now...we're on a roll!" Woooo-Hooooo!!

So when is he coming up?

Blessings to you both,
Gill

Hopefully by the weekend.....that is what I am shooting for........I have several things in store for him..... devil.gif .......Hope he is UP TO IT...... whistling.gif
TonyaFemaleJamaica2008-04-29 09:49:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaYardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)
kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif Andrew just got a call from Airpak......VISA will be delivered TODAY!!!!
TonyaFemaleJamaica2008-04-29 09:35:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaYardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)
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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


Forbes how you doing? I was thinking about you when I was in Kingston. Girl, I'm so sorry to hear about your ankle I hope it heals soon. I'm praying that you'll heal soon.


Oh Lawney........You will be getting more excited......As the time draws near.......Your heat will start rising....... innocent.gif .......and hopefully you will be feeling great!.........Dead End Beach will be waiting on you once again....... whistling.gif

Peace & Love,
Tonya


Thanks Tonya...funny thing is we didn't even make it to the beach. Girl I was in HEAT like crazy and didn't even get none on this trip. laughing.gif (told me I can't get none until I get better) mad.gif I was very sick when I got to Jamaica. His friend took me directly to a party they were having then I had to leave shortly after that because my grandmother had a stroke the same day I got there. Girl it has been a roller coaster and now it's worse. Marcel mother had a stroke Sunday evening and he's in tears. He's mom's heart and it's really hard on him. He's the middle child and she has all boys and she will need full time care. The nurses were teaching him and his mothers how to bath his mother and his other brothers ran out of the room.

Girl, it's always something, but I'm praying. Good news is my sister and the baby is getting better and the baby is growing. My sis water broke at 5 months and they're trying to keep the baby in until week 23 to deliver him.

Girl.....I am so sorry to hear about Marcel's mother and your grandmother......Great news about sis and baby though........I will keep all of you in my prayers.......Hang in there Lawny........Hugs to you and Marcel....... heart.gif

Tonya
TonyaFemaleJamaica2008-04-29 08:07:00
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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


Forbes how you doing? I was thinking about you when I was in Kingston. Girl, I'm so sorry to hear about your ankle I hope it heals soon. I'm praying that you'll heal soon.


Oh Lawney........You will be getting more excited......As the time draws near.......Your heat will start rising....... innocent.gif .......and hopefully you will be feeling great!.........Dead End Beach will be waiting on you once again....... whistling.gif

Peace & Love,
Tonya
TonyaFemaleJamaica2008-04-29 07:28:00
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First I would like to say Hello! I have spent days reading in order to try to "meet" as many of you as possible smile.gif You all are such nice group and I think it is wonderful how everyone is so helpful...Lord knows I am overwelmed and I considered myself pretty smart to start with wacko.gif I dont know if its because I started this with a "ill never get this attitude" or what but Im sure u will get sick of me reallll soon...Im not sure which one of u it was but I do want to thank the person who welcomed me to the board...It was my first official welcome and I guess I erased it cause I cant find it and I dont remember exactly who it was (I think it was Trewlany but correct me if Im wrong) Anyway the knowledge u all have Im sure will be helpful and thank u in advance...Ok my first question...lol where do I start? I think the K-1 fiance visa is goin to be our route (he would rather we get married now but I told him I thought it was easier to do this rather thn K-3) please correct me if Im wrong...but what does he need to have already before I even send in the application? He never got a birth certificate so does he have to have that in hand before the start? should he also already have a passport? Well group Im goin to apologize now cause I know Im goin to get worse with the thousands of questions...but I have faith between u all and prayers it will all work out...off topic but I get to see my honey friday only for a long weekend but any time is better than none...so Ill be in good spirits for this week now next...lol not so sure

WELCOME...... kicking.gif ......you will soon find that all the Yardie family is the best.......so many questions can be answered......

Peace & Love,
Tonya
TonyaFemaleJamaica2008-04-28 09:17:00
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The only thing I have to say about the buying food information is that Andre liked it so much better that he got to go with me to the international store and farmer's market to pick out exactly what he liked and wanted to cook. He familiarized himself with what we had to offer and how to get there to get it.

Speaking of foods.....any of you heard of some mommy (not sure of spelling) tree or bush? Andre said it's like cantelope only green inside. Would this be our honeydew? Or something else? Sometimes he is so vague about things, I have hard time wrapping my mind around it. He said the only time he ever had it was in country. Can we get this here?


I found this through google:

http://en.wikipedia....ki/Mammee_apple



Thanks, girlfriend. Exactly what I needed to know. Now, I'm off to see if I can find some around here anywhere or have a friend in Florida ship some up. Thanks again.


What is it with Airpak........I have been trying to call since 9am this morning.......both numbers that I have for the local office I need........still ringing busy.....busy.....busy.......I have done more personal work today than anything......I have only rented two cars in a 8 hr shift........ crying.gif ......I hate slow days.......
TonyaFemaleJamaica2008-04-25 13:55:00
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Anyone have any good ideas (even if small) as to what I can do to welcome Marla home? Me and my son (8yr old - whom she has never met) will be going to pick her up at the airport and then we are going to Red Lobster (she has always heard about it and wants to eat there - she loves shrimp) and then home. I planned on having some roses there for her. Any other great ideas?



Ah.....Red Lobster. Hubby loved it the first time we went. Hated it the second and now refuses to go anymore.

How about some pampering items? My husband had no opportunites to take a bath in JA. He loved his first bath with bubbles, a bath bomb, lotion, a glass of wine and some music in the bathroom. He still does this on a fairly regular basis.

We also took the long way home from the airport so he could get a short look at the city on the way home.



I'm glad you mentioned that....b/c I just bought a new house and it has this big garden tub w/ jacuzzi. I will some candles, music, bubbles, and flowers in there.

Sounds L-O-V-E-L-Y!!! Maybe write her little notes on how happy you are to be together finally! Ken did that for me and it was sweet...he put one in my wallet, one in my make-up bag, one under my pillow....about 10 notes in all. Each note had a different reason or thing for why he loved & appreciated me, or what he wanted to do for us as a family. It was sweet. I don't know when he did it...but I was still finding notes up til a week ago.

Whatever you decide to do...JUST ENJOY EACH OTHER!!! luv.gif luv.gif

Bless,
Gill

Gill........That gave me chills up and down my arms........Bless Ken!........I wish you and him and boys and father (lol)........ good.gif ......the best...........BIG SMILES!

Tonya
TonyaFemaleJamaica2008-04-25 12:12:00
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I'm sorry Shrewdie. I hope it all works out as you wish.

Ditto Chica...Hang in there! The wait is dyam near PAINFUL!!!! I used to play the 'before that ' & the 'this is the last' game, when I waited. Like I know Ken has got to be here 'before' Thanksgiving 2008 or 'this is the last' time I'll turn the clock back without Ken. Lawd, somedays the game was in FULL EFFECT and others I only had 1 or 2 thoughts. I know it probably sounds silly, but it gave me hope and faith to hang on.

Love ya,
Gill

That is so true........I still have my Christmas tree up and decorated with the stockings still hanging by the fireplace...... blink.gif ......AM I CRAZY OR WHAT?.........Told him that I would keep it up til he comes home....... crying.gif .......Good thing it is a blasted artificial one........ whistling.gif

Peace & Love,
Tonya


I could not stand my tree up that long.


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Jason.......any word from Marla yet?



Not yet.......this has to be one of the worst feelings...(waiting to hear something). I wish I could have went to the interview, but too many trips in the past year.



Hang in there. Soon come!

I am so sick of looking at it now......Not only is the tree and stockings still up......but the whole blasted Christmas village in the bay window as well........ blink.gif ......
TonyaFemaleJamaica2008-04-24 13:57:00
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I'm sorry Shrewdie. I hope it all works out as you wish.

Ditto Chica...Hang in there! The wait is dyam near PAINFUL!!!! I used to play the 'before that ' & the 'this is the last' game, when I waited. Like I know Ken has got to be here 'before' Thanksgiving 2008 or 'this is the last' time I'll turn the clock back without Ken. Lawd, somedays the game was in FULL EFFECT and others I only had 1 or 2 thoughts. I know it probably sounds silly, but it gave me hope and faith to hang on.

Love ya,
Gill

That is so true........I still have my Christmas tree up and decorated with the stockings still hanging by the fireplace...... blink.gif ......AM I CRAZY OR WHAT?.........Told him that I would keep it up til he comes home....... crying.gif .......Good thing it is a blasted artificial one........ whistling.gif

Peace & Love,
Tonya
TonyaFemaleJamaica2008-04-24 13:41:00
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Quanah mi tiyah fi deh talk to ar. When she brought the I-Phone I didn't say a thing. All he can say is BABY mi nevah mean fi it fi appen. Oh, don't get me started on things she's sent to him or things that mysteriously dissapear in the house that she leaves down there for her comfort...(i.e. microwave, portable A/C, toaster oven, shoes, purses, soaps, shampoo) if I kept typing I would run out of space. He's a nice guy, but my vibes is just not taking him. AINT THAT MUCH LUVING IN THE WORLD (even if you can jump ROPE with it).



LMAO, Lawnie - If I could jump rope with it, it might be worth a few household appliances / cell phones whistling.gif innocent.gif



DWL..........Sus lawd you're KILLING ME with jokes. My coworkers think I'm nuts! laughing.gif

You are too funny! But a quick question?

Airpak has a visa tracking icon.....but it doesn't work on my end......is there any other way possible to track a visa once it has been approved.......Just pulling at straws........Wishing Andrew would have received it today........

Peace & Love,
Tonya


Tonya -- When was your interview again?

Hey Lawney,

He was approved April 15th.........Just hoping that we are not one of the visas that takes forever to get once approved........ blink.gif
TonyaFemaleJamaica2008-04-24 12:37:00
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Quanah mi tiyah fi deh talk to ar. When she brought the I-Phone I didn't say a thing. All he can say is BABY mi nevah mean fi it fi appen. Oh, don't get me started on things she's sent to him or things that mysteriously dissapear in the house that she leaves down there for her comfort...(i.e. microwave, portable A/C, toaster oven, shoes, purses, soaps, shampoo) if I kept typing I would run out of space. He's a nice guy, but my vibes is just not taking him. AINT THAT MUCH LUVING IN THE WORLD (even if you can jump ROPE with it).



LMAO, Lawnie - If I could jump rope with it, it might be worth a few household appliances / cell phones whistling.gif innocent.gif



DWL..........Sus lawd you're KILLING ME with jokes. My coworkers think I'm nuts! laughing.gif

You are too funny! But a quick question?

Airpak has a visa tracking icon.....but it doesn't work on my end......is there any other way possible to track a visa once it has been approved.......Just pulling at straws........Wishing Andrew would have received it today........

Peace & Love,
Tonya
TonyaFemaleJamaica2008-04-24 12:06:00