Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)

[Yaads 0]

Ok, mi have one topic....

Why do you think it is that there are large concentrations of one or the other gender marrying certain nationalities???

Ie, with American/Jamaican marriages, the WOMAN is most often AMERICAN same for MENA and African marriages, in Russian/American marriages, the MAN is most often American and the same for Filipino/American relationships.....

You know I have thought about this a lot and haven't really come to a good conclusion. I know they discuss this all the time in the MENA and Russia forum and have quite a varying degree of what they thing contributes to such a vast difference in certain genders seeking other nationalities. Not sure what I think about it all...I am going to have to think on this more.

[Forever Young 1]

Congrats Gill!! It was lovely hearing about your interview.. My husband use to work at the Holiday Inn Sunpree as a musician. Congrats on your new journey he will be sooner than you know it. Welcome back

A lot of us on here have that HI connection.

FUH REAL!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm glad I found that out AFTER the interview...or I'd been suspicous (sp?)

Bless,Gill

[Mrs. Cole 0]

Congrats Gill!! It was lovely hearing about your interview.. My husband use to work at the Holiday Inn Sunpree as a musician. Congrats on your new journey he will be sooner than you know it. Welcome back

A lot of us on here have that HI connection.

FUH REAL!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm glad I found that out AFTER the interview...or I'd been suspicous (sp?)

Bless,Gill

Firstly congrats to Gill!! We got approved on Tuesday as well!!!! You can wear whatever you want. There is no dresscode. If you have any shyness get rid of it because they talk to you through a speaker where everyone can hear what they say to you! We went there early, checked in. You have to the appt letter in your hand before they will let you in and they check for your name on the list. You go through security and metal detectors, and then take a short walk bacak to where the actual embassy is. You go to the check-in desk, the space is so small so make sure you stand where you can fit, but also so no one tries to take your spot in line. I carried a folder with dividers and all the forms very organized. The reception guy was so impressed. He asked for 4 photos, the DS 156/DS 157, the police, birth, non-impediment, and passport. He checked them and gave us a number and we went in and took a seat in section A. They called our number and requested the same docs the recptionist did, plus my tax info and I-134. She was tossing our stuff around, guess she was having a bad day, but then she asked me to stand to the left and let Andrew be in the center. She checked the docs, kept them and told us to proceed to section B. In section B, you just wait to be called for fingerprinting. Andrew had trouble with this. He is an electrical technician at Federated Pharmaceutical and they work him to the bone literally. The guy had trouble trying to get his fingerprints because they were rubbed off a bit. After that you proceed to section C. This is where you can hear everyone's interview. So many people got denied or turned around because they didn't have all the docs. If you can go with your fiance to this interview..please do! Those who were there without their partner were given a very hard time. Everyone was getting denied left and right and you could hear every reason why...not all the docs, not making enough money, one guy was being fraudulent. He had tried to sneak into the US before. Lots of people were lying when asked questions.....how did you meet, when, when did you get engaged, how, how do you know they love you, where is proof....ect. It was so scary to watch. Then our number was called....we got to the window and had to swear to tell the truth. She asked us how long we have been talking Andrew said Dec. 23, 2005..I said...no, it's 2006. Then she asked how we met and he said myspace.com. Then she got hard in asking well how is it the two of you got together, do you want to marry everyone there, do you date all who sends you a message...just gave him a hard time. He stutters a bit at times, but this time he was having an extremely hard time, so I asked if I could answer, she was rude and said no..he should no for himself. Finally she let me answer, truth is he went blank. Then she asked him when the wedding was and we said June and she told me in my statement of intent I out April, and I said yeah because I didn't know Jamaica would take so long so we had to push it back! Then she asked him what kind of work I do and he answered. Then she granted us the visa. Told us to have a happy marriage! I should have been happy, which I was, but I was so upset with Andrew because he forgot and tensed up..we went to airpack just across the street, and then we left. I apologized to Andrew, we made up and had a great day and I am looking forward to him being here soon. His family is not so happy because he is leaving. They feel like he is abandoning them. his mom won't speak to him and all....so much. if they only would remember how they felt when they found love..once you find it, you do what you have to to keep it and help it grow. We also went to the movies that night. It was his first time there at Carib. We went to see Step Up 2. I had already watched it before. It was a lovely evening and now my family and I are just awaiting his arrival....and our big day...June 7, 2008 @ 2pm!!! To God be the glory for all He has done!! He is good all the time and all the time He is good!!! Sorry so long, but I want you to have as much info about going to the interview as possible. If anyone has any questions, let me know. God bless you all!!

[Yaads 0]

Yaads..U CYAA GET PUMPKIN ???!!!!

Kimmy, the only time I can buy pumpkin is around Halloween & Thanksgiving ---- and I live in the same GD state as you - LOL! I already warned Anthony we will have to make the trip to the "city" once a month to buy groceries for him.

Oh my goodness my favorite. Only can get that in the fall season. I wanted that for my wedding in JA. I asked for it and they served me Manish soup what is up with that. EWWWW. The person I got for my food at my wedding stunk. Wish I would of listened to my wedding coordinator. I cant wait for my mother inlaw to cook me some this summer.

You have to have that at your wedding....tradition!

Mannish water is sooooo yummy!

Welcome back Rhonda!!!

Hope you start feeling better D

[Yaads 0]

Congrats Nbesaw Sorry they were so rough with you guys. Some of those questions seem so out of order but they are the govt and they can ask whatever they want Glad that you guys made up and had a great evening. Congrats on the wedding date!

[Jengles 0]

hey everyone,

I just haven't been in a good mood over the past couple of days.

[Yaads 0]

hey everyone,

I just haven't been in a good mood over the past couple of days.

(((JENGS))) Sorry to hear that. I hope things get better for you soon. If you ever need to vent or anything I am there for ya

[*JG* 2]

Mawning Fams,

I just thought of something for those filing after me!

Make sure you have a copy of your original petition. Make a copy and send it to your SO. That's where they get MAJORITY of their questions from...duh! I didn't realize that until I keep seeing the same pattern of questions being asked over and over again.

Also if you haven't filed yet. Make your description of how you met as brief and concise as possible. The more details you give them...the more questions they can ask! I only wrote a paragraph of how we met (because I was too dyam lazy & annoyed fuh go inna more details at the time). But it worked out for the best in the end!

For those of you that have interviews coming up...GET YOUR 2007 tax returns!! If you have those for whatever reason they are pleased! You DO NOT have to have the transcripts for 2007...just the return. Nuff people went up with 2006 and they seemed annoyed...some people even got a blue slip to come back when they have them!

Hmmmmm...I think that's it!

Bless, Gill

P.S.- How is everyone tiddeh?

I've been saying that for years now, Gill.....take copies of all the originals you sent in from the very beginning.

Ok, mi have one topic....

Why do you think it is that there are large concentrations of one or the other gender marrying certain nationalities???

Ie, with American/Jamaican marriages, the WOMAN is most often AMERICAN same for MENA and African marriages, in Russian/American marriages, the MAN is most often American and the same for Filipino/American relationships.....

You know I have thought about this a lot and haven't really come to a good conclusion. I know they discuss this all the time in the MENA and Russia forum and have quite a varying degree of what they thing contributes to such a vast difference in certain genders seeking other nationalities. Not sure what I think about it all...I am going to have to think on this more.

I think it's just the luck of the draw. Depends on where you vacation sometimes. I know a whole bunch of Jamaicans married to Canadian women and English women as well.

[SupportOAFJF 0]

Morning all...

Jengs my girl....u ever been soo pissed and u look at baby Jengs and all she does is SMILE ..think of that.. when she start frown den yuh worry

[Forever Young 1]

Firstly congrats to Gill!! We got approved on Tuesday as well!!!! You can wear whatever you want. There is no dresscode. If you have any shyness get rid of it because they talk to you through a speaker where everyone can hear what they say to you! We went there early, checked in. You have to the appt letter in your hand before they will let you in and they check for your name on the list. You go through security and metal detectors, and then take a short walk bacak to where the actual embassy is. You go to the check-in desk, the space is so small so make sure you stand where you can fit, but also so no one tries to take your spot in line. I carried a folder with dividers and all the forms very organized. The reception guy was so impressed. He asked for 4 photos, the DS 156/DS 157, the police, birth, non-impediment, and passport. He checked them and gave us a number and we went in and took a seat in section A. They called our number and requested the same docs the recptionist did, plus my tax info and I-134. She was tossing our stuff around, guess she was having a bad day, but then she asked me to stand to the left and let Andrew be in the center. She checked the docs, kept them and told us to proceed to section B. In section B, you just wait to be called for fingerprinting. Andrew had trouble with this. He is an electrical technician at Federated Pharmaceutical and they work him to the bone literally. The guy had trouble trying to get his fingerprints because they were rubbed off a bit. After that you proceed to section C. This is where you can hear everyone's interview. So many people got denied or turned around because they didn't have all the docs. If you can go with your fiance to this interview..please do! Those who were there without their partner were given a very hard time. Everyone was getting denied left and right and you could hear every reason why...not all the docs, not making enough money, one guy was being fraudulent. He had tried to sneak into the US before. Lots of people were lying when asked questions.....how did you meet, when, when did you get engaged, how, how do you know they love you, where is proof....ect. It was so scary to watch. Then our number was called....we got to the window and had to swear to tell the truth. She asked us how long we have been talking Andrew said Dec. 23, 2005..I said...no, it's 2006. Then she asked how we met and he said myspace.com. Then she got hard in asking well how is it the two of you got together, do you want to marry everyone there, do you date all who sends you a message...just gave him a hard time. He stutters a bit at times, but this time he was having an extremely hard time, so I asked if I could answer, she was rude and said no..he should no for himself. Finally she let me answer, truth is he went blank. Then she asked him when the wedding was and we said June and she told me in my statement of intent I out April, and I said yeah because I didn't know Jamaica would take so long so we had to push it back! Then she asked him what kind of work I do and he answered. Then she granted us the visa. Told us to have a happy marriage! I should have been happy, which I was, but I was so upset with Andrew because he forgot and tensed up..we went to airpack just across the street, and then we left. I apologized to Andrew, we made up and had a great day and I am looking forward to him being here soon. His family is not so happy because he is leaving. They feel like he is abandoning them. his mom won't speak to him and all....so much. if they only would remember how they felt when they found love..once you find it, you do what you have to to keep it and help it grow. We also went to the movies that night. It was his first time there at Carib. We went to see Step Up 2. I had already watched it before. It was a lovely evening and now my family and I are just awaiting his arrival....and our big day...June 7, 2008 @ 2pm!!! To God be the glory for all He has done!! He is good all the time and all the time He is good!!! Sorry so long, but I want you to have as much info about going to the interview as possible. If anyone has any questions, let me know. God bless you all!!

Yeah Nbees,

I agree she was really mean to Andrew(We were sitting in the back...Ken had on a light Green shirt & I had on a black & white dress)...which I thought was unecessary! I also agree that if you can GO for the interview! For whatever reason they are brutal on those that go without their SO.. I heard one interviewer ask "This is a very big day for you...Why isn't your fiance/wife here?" A number of times to different applicants.

I swear so many people were trying to get over...it started to piss me off! Cause it just makes it harder for legit couples to get through...Everyone han dem Momma filed a 'Fiance Visa'!!

Mi seh people can say what they want about VJ and my Yardie thread...but if you come in and ASK yuh questions dem...yuh won't go wrong! Ken was like Thank you VJ!! DYAM RIGHT!!!

Blessed,

Gill

[SupportOAFJF 0]

Hey Gilli...

[Marlita 0]

Yaads..U CYAA GET PUMPKIN ???!!!!

Kimmy, the only time I can buy pumpkin is around Halloween & Thanksgiving ---- and I live in the same GD state as you - LOL! I already warned Anthony we will have to make the trip to the "city" once a month to buy groceries for him.

Oh my goodness my favorite. Only can get that in the fall season. I wanted that for my wedding in JA. I asked for it and they served me Manish soup what is up with that. EWWWW. The person I got for my food at my wedding stunk. Wish I would of listened to my wedding coordinator. I cant wait for my mother inlaw to cook me some this summer.

You have to have that at your wedding....tradition!

Mannish water is sooooo yummy!

Welcome back Rhonda!!!

Hope you start feeling better D

Yuk!! Mannish wata smells good, but oh no the things floating around in it...

Nbes, that was a great story. Thanks for sharing. I'm sure his family is just sad to see him leave. I mean its not like he's moving to another parish or something its a whole nother country....and a country that they don't have the ability to visit very often. This whole visa process and the move really does affect more than just the 2 people in the relationship, I'm sure they'll come around after they have the time to process him being away. I went to Carib...i think it was Carib...its the big theater right? I saw Jumper there.

***I haven't checked the VJ Jamaica portal, but just a reminder to you all with recent interviews to post your experience on the Embassy experience page. Those really do help us pre-interviewees alot. I

hey everyone,

I just haven't been in a good mood over the past couple of days.

(((Jengs)))

[Forever Young 1]

Yaads..U CYAA GET PUMPKIN ???!!!!

Kimmy, the only time I can buy pumpkin is around Halloween & Thanksgiving ---- and I live in the same GD state as you - LOL! I already warned Anthony we will have to make the trip to the "city" once a month to buy groceries for him.

Oh my goodness my favorite. Only can get that in the fall season. I wanted that for my wedding in JA. I asked for it and they served me Manish soup what is up with that. EWWWW. The person I got for my food at my wedding stunk. Wish I would of listened to my wedding coordinator. I cant wait for my mother inlaw to cook me some this summer.

You have to have that at your wedding....tradition!

Mannish water is sooooo yummy!

Welcome back Rhonda!!!

Hope you start feeling better D

Yuk!! Mannish wata smells good, but oh no the things floating around in it...

Nbes, that was a great story. Thanks for sharing. I'm sure his family is just sad to see him leave. I mean its not like he's moving to another parish or something its a whole nother country....and a country that they don't have the ability to visit very often. This whole visa process and the move really does affect more than just the 2 people in the relationship, I'm sure they'll come around after they have the time to process him being away. I went to Carib...i think it was Carib...its the big theater right? I saw Jumper there.

***I haven't checked the VJ Jamaica portal, but just a reminder to you all with recent interviews to post your experience on the Embassy experience page. Those really do help us pre-interviewees alot. I

hey everyone,

I just haven't been in a good mood over the past couple of days.

(((Jengs)))

Lawd Lita,

I love Mannish wata! Yuh kindda haffi navigate AROUND deh floating tings Lita!

I posted my experience already!

Bless,Gill

[Marlita 0]

Yeah Nbees,

I agree she was really mean to Andrew(We were sitting in the back...Ken had on a light Green shirt & I had on a black & white dress)...which I thought was unecessary! I also agree that if you can GO for the interview! For whatever reason they are brutal on those that go without their SO.. I heard one interviewer ask "This is a very big day for you...Why isn't your fiance/wife here?" A number of times to different applicants.

I swear so many people were trying to get over...it started to piss me off! Cause it just makes it harder for legit couples to get through...Everyone han dem Momma filed a 'Fiance Visa'!!

Mi seh people can say what they want about VJ and my Yardie thread...but if you come in and ASK yuh questions dem...yuh won't go wrong! Ken was like Thank you VJ!! DYAM RIGHT!!!

Blessed,

Gill

Thats very true. I know there are many reasons why a person can't be there...financial...work...other commitments...but it is a big day and its like not showing up for a job interview. Even though the visa is for your SO, the ONLY reason why they are even in the process of getting this visa is cause of you so I beiliev you should definitely go and treat it just like it was the 2 of you having the interview.

So for all these fiance visas that you guys say people were there for, were their SO there too? I wonder about these "fradulent' cases. Were these people like someone who was trying to get over on their SO, or do you think it was a situation where the SO from the States new this was a sting operation all along?

[Forever Young 1]

Hey Gilli...

Hey Chica,

What are we doing bout yuh dyam tings dem!?!?! Dem jussa sit inna mi fridge a wait pon yuh! Let mi knoa how yuh waan fi duh this! Lawd, Ken & I felt like we were on some claating scavenger hunt looking fuh halla items dem! We got the Cane outsida Ochi and deh rest of deh tings dem inna Falmouth from a Ras!! I was so happy when we got the last item on the list...yuh doan knoa!

Bless,Gill

P.S.- It's a DYAM good ting I love yuh RASS!!!! Han waan seh yuh give burt tuh a nice fat baby! ...CHO!