2009 Yardie Interview Schedule

[LIFE'SJOURNEY 970]

Congratulations everyone on getting approved.

[dillon 6]

Congrats on the approval Melissa!!!!

10 WEEKS!!!! I sure hope that is a mistake and they meant 10 days!

Edited March 11, 2009 by dillon

[phillyfashionista 8]

Congrats on the approval Melissa!!!!

10 WEEKS!!!! I sure hope that is a mistake and they meant 10 days!

That's what I said! I am hoping its 3-10 days!

[Islandwoman 0]

Congrats on the approval Melissa!!!!

10 WEEKS!!!! I sure hope that is a mistake and they meant 10 days!

Really!! But they wouldn't set themselves up like that cuz if you fall into AP it sure takes more than 10 days to get out....

But on the plus side....one less fee to pay! Unless of course you live on the north coast and have to make yet another trip to Kingston.

[SupportOAFJF 0]

congrats Meliss

[NatPatBen 3]

Really!! But they wouldn't set themselves up like that cuz if you fall into AP it sure takes more than 10 days to get out....

But on the plus side....one less fee to pay! Unless of course you live on the north coast and have to make yet another trip to Kingston.

Or west coast.

[javesgirl 0]

Congrats Melissa that is great news Sounds like it was a breeze!

Please let us know as soon as you hear anything about the Visa issue 3 days to 10 weeks WOW. I am anxious to hear about this because I planned on waiting for the visa with my husband so we can return to the US together.

Has anyone heard from Javes'girl?

all of you guys are the BEST!! we were approved on monday! thank the Lord! i just got back last night so sorry for the delayed post.

we were #134 at the interview. we were asked like 5 questions (when we met, how many times have i visited, where did we get married, etc.). i had our scrapbook/photo album and all sorts of phone records, but the guy didn't ask to see any of it. jave was really nervous (he won't admit it but he was) but everything went very, very smoothly! jave just called the DHL center in mo-bay and they said that the the package is already there for him to pick up. that was pretty fast. he won't be coming home for another 6 weeks though since we're having our vow renewal in jamaica on our 1 year anniversary.

WARNING: do not bring a camera, your phone, lotion, umbrella, ipod, or any other electronics. i happened to have ALL of these items in my purse because i was traveling. LOL! i was so pissed at first because the security guards told me that they couldn't hold my belongings and that i should leave my stuff on the ground outside but that i needed to move along because i was holding up the line! i asked the security guard shoving me out the door for a better suggestion of where i could keep my stuff and he suggested paymaster across the street, but they weren't open at that hour. so there are some folks outside who hold your stuff. i had to pay $500JD for their services. sigh. first, i made sure that it was a legit hustle. i made sure to get my holder's real name and i checked his phone number out before leaving my stuff with him. i told him no disrespect, but i had to be sure he was legit. so don't make my same mistake and just leave all of these items at home or in your car!!!

QUESTIONS:

1) ok...so the guy said that we would get our original docs back at the port of entry. i am so confused about how this works. does he mean that the service center where i filed will route the docs to me? or does he mean that the docs will be forwarded to customs/border patrol? someone plz explain how the process works.

2) when i sent in the DS230, i checked the box requesting a SS card. however, how long does this take? i called the local SS office and they advised that it takes about 3 weeks following the receipt of the visa for the SS card to be sent to our US address. however, the lady didn't really seem to confident with her response so i'm wondering if it would be easier/faster to go to the local SS office?

i'd appreciate your feedback, guys! thanks so much!

[javesgirl 0]

Hello All, I got approved today, Consular officer asked me a few questions, have i ever commited a crime, when was the last time i saw my husband, my reply in Sepember after i gave birth to our Son, he asked if i have his Jamaican birth Certificate, i had it thank god) he looked at it, then He gave me instructions how to apply for a Consular Report of birth abroad for my Son, then he said thats it mam pay for your visa at the DHL counter, i was so happy i had our wedding album with almost 200 pics, cards my husband sent me, he didnt ask for any of those. i am soooooooooo happy i was smiling all the way out ,3 years and six months of marriage its finally over, one more step to go getting Our sons paperwork wont take that long, my husband would have to be here they want both parents. i would love to give more detailed info but i am sooooooooo tired leave my house from 4am (live in Trelawny) for my 7:30 inerveiw hey Javesgirl my # at the embassy was 143 maybe you would recognize me i had a Large Album with me got to go now need some sleep bad will post more tomorow

i don't recall seeing any jamaican women there alone...only one in a polka dot skirt. was that you!? regardless, CONGRATS!!!! woo-hoo!!

[Shemmy 4]

Congrats to javesgirl, Islanddream and Melissa

[phillyfashionista 8]

Congrats Jave's girl, that is so wonderful! That was also fast for the Visa to be ready!

[Islanddream 0]

Hello All, I got approved today, Consular officer asked me a few questions, have i ever commited a crime, when was the last time i saw my husband, my reply in Sepember after i gave birth to our Son, he asked if i have his Jamaican birth Certificate, i had it thank god) he looked at it, then He gave me instructions how to apply for a Consular Report of birth abroad for my Son, then he said thats it mam pay for your visa at the DHL counter, i was so happy i had our wedding album with almost 200 pics, cards my husband sent me, he didnt ask for any of those. i am soooooooooo happy i was smiling all the way out ,3 years and six months of marriage its finally over, one more step to go getting Our sons paperwork wont take that long, my husband would have to be here they want both parents. i would love to give more detailed info but i am sooooooooo tired leave my house from 4am (live in Trelawny) for my 7:30 inerveiw hey Javesgirl my # at the embassy was 143 maybe you would recognize me i had a Large Album with me got to go now need some sleep bad will post more tomorow

i don't recall seeing any jamaican women there alone...only one in a polka dot skirt. was that you!? regardless, CONGRATS!!!! woo-hoo!!

Hey Javes'girl i was wearing a stripe button down shirt and a black jeans, i had my hair down. congratulations to you and your hubby

[javesgirl 0]

Congrats Jave's girl, that is so wonderful! That was also fast for the Visa to be ready!

thanks girl! i know...it was very fast. j called and told me that DHL called him today to tell him that his package is available for pick up.

Hello All, I got approved today, Consular officer asked me a few questions, have i ever commited a crime, when was the last time i saw my husband, my reply in Sepember after i gave birth to our Son, he asked if i have his Jamaican birth Certificate, i had it thank god) he looked at it, then He gave me instructions how to apply for a Consular Report of birth abroad for my Son, then he said thats it mam pay for your visa at the DHL counter, i was so happy i had our wedding album with almost 200 pics, cards my husband sent me, he didnt ask for any of those. i am soooooooooo happy i was smiling all the way out ,3 years and six months of marriage its finally over, one more step to go getting Our sons paperwork wont take that long, my husband would have to be here they want both parents. i would love to give more detailed info but i am sooooooooo tired leave my house from 4am (live in Trelawny) for my 7:30 inerveiw hey Javesgirl my # at the embassy was 143 maybe you would recognize me i had a Large Album with me got to go now need some sleep bad will post more tomorow

i don't recall seeing any jamaican women there alone...only one in a polka dot skirt. was that you!? regardless, CONGRATS!!!! woo-hoo!!

Hey Javes'girl i was wearing a stripe button down shirt and a black jeans, i had my hair down. congratulations to you and your hubby

hey...i don't remember seeing u. but i'm very happy 4u. i was there in black pants and a floral shirt with my hair in twists. maybe u saw me?

[Islanddream 0]

Hey Jave'sgirl, i thought i saw you, you were all smiles after the approval, Congrats again

[shrewdgal 0]

QUESTIONS:

1) ok...so the guy said that we would get our original docs back at the port of entry. i am so confused about how this works. does he mean that the service center where i filed will route the docs to me? or does he mean that the docs will be forwarded to customs/border patrol? someone plz explain how the process works.

2) when i sent in the DS230, i checked the box requesting a SS card. however, how long does this take? i called the local SS office and they advised that it takes about 3 weeks following the receipt of the visa for the SS card to be sent to our US address. however, the lady didn't really seem to confident with her response so i'm wondering if it would be easier/faster to go to the local SS office?

i'd appreciate your feedback, guys! thanks so much!

Congrats!

1) We did NOT get our originals back

2) he has been home 2 weeks tomorrow and still no SSN

so..we are going to drop by the office next week and see wht we can do

[phillyfashionista 8]

Shrewdie sorry to hear that, you'll get the SSN soon I just know it.

I just recvd my appointment letter yesterday via email, I am glad because I heard so many other VJers say they took forever to send it out and our So's need it for the medical

Our appointment is 7:00 am I wonder is that the 1st appointment?