I-797C

[phatmadame81 0]

On May 15th I mailed my I129F - according to teh USPS it was received on May 18, 2006 . Today I came home and found the notice in my mailbox. I am so happy it says it will take 60-180 days to get it process. I am

Can someone please tell me what is my next step? Am I doing it right? Well I am using the quides but I am asking that someone please tell me I am in the right direction please ( silly I know).

1) I am in the process of getting the I134 ( required by Jamaica)

2)

a.I am about to request the letter from my employee

b.my last three paystub-which will change based on when I send it off.

3) Request from the IRS the tax transcripts for the past 3 years.

4) Do I need to get my bank records too?- I am well above the 125% poverty level

5) I am also filling out the DS-156 and 157 ahead of time so my husband can have it .

Am I going in the right direction. I have come so far it would be hard to screw up things right know. I would hate to mess up. Can someone who have been here please tell me if I am in the right direction please?

[Jersey Girl 2]

We have similar timelines and are doing the same things. I assume your husband's birth certificate is in English and doesn't need a translation. I'll assume we're going to get similar instructions in Package 3 and 4. If this is the case, he should be looking for his vaccination records. He may also need a police name check, or fingerprint check if he has a criminal record. If this takes awhile in Jamaica, he might want to start now. I'm not certain how old the report can be when he submits it.

Is his passport up to date? Will it be valid for 6 months (I believe) after his entry to the U.S.? Do you have any wedding photographs in case they want evidence it's a bona fide marriage? Do you have a notary lined up who'll look at your I.D. and put a seal on whatever you want to bring forward as financial support evidence? Can you assemble bank statements going back a year? (The more the merrier, is my philosophy.) Are you making plans to be with him at the interview?

Better check everything I'm suggesting because I'm just as unsure as you are!

[phatmadame81 0]

We have similar timelines and are doing the same things. I assume your husband's birth certificate is in English and doesn't need a translation. I'll assume we're going to get similar instructions in Package 3 and 4. If this is the case, he should be looking for his vaccination records. He may also need a police name check, or fingerprint check if he has a criminal record. If this takes awhile in Jamaica, he might want to start now. I'm not certain how old the report can be when he submits it.

Is his passport up to date? Will it be valid for 6 months (I believe) after his entry to the U.S.? Do you have any wedding photographs in case they want evidence it's a bona fide marriage? Do you have a notary lined up who'll look at your I.D. and put a seal on whatever you want to bring forward as financial support evidence? Can you assemble bank statements going back a year? (The more the merrier, is my philosophy.) Are you making plans to be with him at the interview?

Better check everything I'm suggesting because I'm just as unsure as you are!

Thanks for the reply.

Well to start off, when I was sending off the I129F I sent in a few wedding pictures I am sure I can fork up a few more ( it will be hard seeing that he only allowed me to get a few pictures at the cermony- he is one of those people who think that his soul will be captured in a picture. I think it is funny but that his his belief so I accept it.) Yes his passport is up to date and i have his BC which is in English.

I am wondering about the bank records, do I still have to give them if I make well over the 125% poverty level. It is not a problem getting one from this new bank bu tthe previous bank might ba little trouble ( I had it out withthem b/c of poor service).

Yes I am plannig on going down fo rthe interview ( wont hurt - I even asked for teh time from work already.)

I have a question: On the NOA1 it says it takes about 60-180 days to process the I129F but on the website it says 60-90 days, which should I go by?

Thanks

[Jersey Girl 2]

"when I was sending off the I129F I sent in a few wedding pictures"

Why? They didn't ask for wedding pictures. They don't return things, and you may need them at the interview stage. Please read carefully and give exactly what they ask for. When you get the next packet, use exactly the forms they send.

"I am wondering about the bank records, do I still have to give them if I make well over the 125% poverty level."

Again, read the requirements and follow them to the letter. Someone here may be familiar with the Embassy in Jamaica. You have time to get ready with your employer's letter, your tax return(s) and evidence of assets, if you need them.

"On the NOA1 it says it takes about 60-180 days to process the I129F but on the website it says 60-90 days, which should I go by?"

Go by this philosophy: it takes however long it takes. You can compare yourself to others going through Jamaica but it's just a best guess. Godspeed!

Edited May 27, 2006 by Jersey Girl

[aussiewench 9]

desperatewife

Have you had a read of the I-134 guide which is pinned at the top of the Foreign Embassy Forum

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=305

Also have a look HERE for Embassy info (Jamaica)

[phatmadame81 0]

desperatewife

Have you had a read of the I-134 guide which is pinned at the top of the Foreign Embassy Forum

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=305

Also have a look HERE for Embassy info (Jamaica)

Thanks Aussie, I have read the guides just not the the one you sent. I was just confuse thanks for clarifying.

Jersey Girl: I sent the pictures but they were a set from a duplicate. so I have the original for the interview. I am unsure where it was but I was told to include pictures along with my marriage certificate, so I did.

[belize 0]

Desperatewife: Good idea to send those pics along!!! Although it is not requested at this time, it can't hurt! An immigration lawyer told me to do the same, it's an extra pre-caution so nobody feels the need to second-guess the relationship...we included a a photo-layout i created on the computer and laminated [along with a few originals] particularly photos with all of our families together, along with some sample phone bills, e-mails, and customs forms attached to packages we'd sent one another (like chocolates and things from v-day).....so i think that was a smart thing to do! Good luck with everything! I think our timelines are very close too so let's keep in touch! My I-129F check was just cashed. Woohoo!

[phatmadame81 0]

Desperatewife: Good idea to send those pics along!!! Although it is not requested at this time, it can't hurt! An immigration lawyer told me to do the same, it's an extra pre-caution so nobody feels the need to second-guess the relationship...we included a a photo-layout i created on the computer and laminated [along with a few originals] particularly photos with all of our families together, along with some sample phone bills, e-mails, and customs forms attached to packages we'd sent one another (like chocolates and things from v-day).....so i think that was a smart thing to do! Good luck with everything! I think our timelines are very close too so let's keep in touch! My I-129F check was just cashed. Woohoo!

CONGRATULATIONS Belize.....Mine was cashed even before I got the notice on Friday. Good luck on this tedious journey.

I just realized that your check was cashed 2 days before mine so you should be getting your NOA1 prety soon.

Edited May 28, 2006 by desperatewife

[belize 0]

Desperatewife: Good idea to send those pics along!!! Although it is not requested at this time, it can't hurt! An immigration lawyer told me to do the same, it's an extra pre-caution so nobody feels the need to second-guess the relationship...we included a a photo-layout i created on the computer and laminated [along with a few originals] particularly photos with all of our families together, along with some sample phone bills, e-mails, and customs forms attached to packages we'd sent one another (like chocolates and things from v-day).....so i think that was a smart thing to do! Good luck with everything! I think our timelines are very close too so let's keep in touch! My I-129F check was just cashed. Woohoo!

CONGRATULATIONS Belize.....Mine was cashed even before I got the notice on Friday. Good luck on this tedious journey.

I just realized that your check was cashed 2 days before mine so you should be getting your NOA1 prety soon.

Thanks...cyan wait fi make i roll back inna da carribean come June. Do you ever plan on livin in Jamaica? good luck to you too!

[phatmadame81 0]

Desperatewife: Good idea to send those pics along!!! Although it is not requested at this time, it can't hurt! An immigration lawyer told me to do the same, it's an extra pre-caution so nobody feels the need to second-guess the relationship...we included a a photo-layout i created on the computer and laminated [along with a few originals] particularly photos with all of our families together, along with some sample phone bills, e-mails, and customs forms attached to packages we'd sent one another (like chocolates and things from v-day).....so i think that was a smart thing to do! Good luck with everything! I think our timelines are very close too so let's keep in touch! My I-129F check was just cashed. Woohoo!

CONGRATULATIONS Belize.....Mine was cashed even before I got the notice on Friday. Good luck on this tedious journey.

I just realized that your check was cashed 2 days before mine so you should be getting your NOA1 prety soon.

Thanks...cyan wait fi make i roll back inna da carribean come June. Do you ever plan on livin in Jamaica? good luck to you too!

Tell mi you a wann yaadie????????????????? Good luck on your trip in June, I am going there (hopefully) in August/September for the interview. Where there are you going???

I spent the first 14yrs of my life there and I truely love jamaica, but the way I see it you need to be preety hooked up to live there. My husband and I will go for vacations with my son, but that is all we can bank on for now VACATIONS.....I have gotten accustom to life here I don't see mysself giving up life here anytime soon.

Thanks I need as much luck as possible.

Desperatewife: Good idea to send those pics along!!! Although it is not requested at this time, it can't hurt! An immigration lawyer told me to do the same, it's an extra pre-caution so nobody feels the need to second-guess the relationship...we included a a photo-layout i created on the computer and laminated [along with a few originals] particularly photos with all of our families together, along with some sample phone bills, e-mails, and customs forms attached to packages we'd sent one another (like chocolates and things from v-day).....so i think that was a smart thing to do! Good luck with everything! I think our timelines are very close too so let's keep in touch! My I-129F check was just cashed. Woohoo!

CONGRATULATIONS Belize.....Mine was cashed even before I got the notice on Friday. Good luck on this tedious journey.

I just realized that your check was cashed 2 days before mine so you should be getting your NOA1 prety soon.

Thanks...cyan wait fi make i roll back inna da carribean come June. Do you ever plan on livin in Jamaica? good luck to you too!

You guys look so cute nad happy together

Edited May 28, 2006 by desperatewife

[belize 0]

Tell mi you a wann yaadie????????????????? Good luck on your trip in June, I am going there (hopefully) in August/September for the interview. Where there are you going???

I spent the first 14yrs of my life there and I truely love jamaica, but the way I see it you need to be preety hooked up to live there. My husband and I will go for vacations with my son, but that is all we can bank on for now VACATIONS.....I have gotten accustom to life here I don't see mysself giving up life here anytime soon.

Thanks I need as much luck as possible.

You guys look so cute nad happy together

Thanks gal...I no too sure about Jamaica but I done get fi know my way round Belize [sake ah how we da belizean], yah done know how the caribbean rests...same vibes, more or less....and we done lived the rootsy life and wan get back fi being we own boss...one of the main reasons we living in the US is because Steven is converting to Judaism [the religion I was raised with], and there is not one synagogue inna whole a belize, seen? i da wan bush gal too, so our main problem with the US is that we can't afford land there! The privileges in the US are nice for true, especially health care and we done know the grass aint greener on the other side [oh how tourists looooove to romanticize places like the caribbean, where they've never lived and seen what gwan]. If we ever have $ we want to roll to jamaica too, so I'll have to hit you up [i've been djing since i was 13 and producing rhythms, and now i'm teaching hubby cuz we love the dubs]