Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 3)

[morantbaygirl 0]

Well Folks,

I'm off to do my medical this morning.

I promised Jay I'd be good and take those needles like a man . But we ladies know what it is like to get our men into a doctor's office to have his nether regions poked and prodded and blood drawn. I think I should correct that statement... I'm going to be tough and take it like a woman!

Be back later!

Good luck Mars!!! I'll be talking with you later.

Tanya

[brownnskinn 0]

Waving at all the new faces. Hi!!!! Happy Monday everyone else!!!!!! :energetic:

[Mrs. Palmer 5]

Good morning yardies Fam!! So, it turns out that I DO have the last 3 years tax returns already in my poessession (YEAH!!)...So, in addition to the I-134 this is what I have: letter from my employer, letter from bank w/ necessary info, last 3 tax returns, and pay check stubs...need anything else?

[Trinilad 0]

Shauna when is Mike going back to the embassy?

he is going on tuesday!!! i just pray that everything is filled out right and that there isn't a problem with my parents being retired....but if all goes well he should soon be here!!

Once he get's the visa will he be coming right away?

kelly hooked me up with a cheap rate for a plane ticket on thanksgiving....so if all goes as planned he will be here that night

Wow that's great Shauna; I'm sure everything will be fine.

Stephen how was the wedding?

Late fill in here. There was a slight change of plans on Friday. Was supposed to have ceremony at court house. Discovered on Thursday that it was close due to observarance of Veterans Day. What a bummer. Had to do some panic cancellation . Gladly it was my employers footing the bill and not some private caterer. Had to postpone to Friday 17th. Man these American holidays will kill me. Thanks for the support guys. She picked her dress out and rumor has it that it is a killer. I was not allowed to see it though. But we are coming along fine. She has developed a great rapport with my family so the clothes situation has been solved. They offered her directly and she accepted and actually has begun wearing. My grandmother who is suffering with cancer was so sweet she gave her the jewelry for the wedding and gave her so much clothes and jewelry for other things we are having an issue with space. This has been easier than I thought especially with my sister who is very protective. They are already shopping buddies.

Will keep you guys posted about what happens after Friday.

[Mrs. Palmer 5]

One question: I thought that we WEREN'T supposed to fill out DS 230 Pt II...is this true or false? Should I go ahead and fill it out or do we wait and do it at the embassy?

[morantbaygirl 0]

Shauna when is Mike going back to the embassy?

he is going on tuesday!!! i just pray that everything is filled out right and that there isn't a problem with my parents being retired....but if all goes well he should soon be here!!

Once he get's the visa will he be coming right away?

kelly hooked me up with a cheap rate for a plane ticket on thanksgiving....so if all goes as planned he will be here that night

Wow that's great Shauna; I'm sure everything will be fine.

Stephen how was the wedding?

Late fill in here. There was a slight change of plans on Friday. Was supposed to have ceremony at court house. Discovered on Thursday that it was close due to observarance of Veterans Day. What a bummer. Had to do some panic cancellation . Gladly it was my employers footing the bill and not some private caterer. Had to postpone to Friday 17th. Man these American holidays will kill me. Thanks for the support guys. She picked her dress out and rumor has it that it is a killer. I was not allowed to see it though. But we are coming along fine. She has developed a great rapport with my family so the clothes situation has been solved. They offered her directly and she accepted and actually has begun wearing. My grandmother who is suffering with cancer was so sweet she gave her the jewelry for the wedding and gave her so much clothes and jewelry for other things we are having an issue with space. This has been easier than I thought especially with my sister who is very protective. They are already shopping buddies.

Will keep you guys posted about what happens after Friday.

Stephen are you the little brother? Question Yardies My fiance when approved will be coming through Atlanta

alone I will meet him at th Airport with security the way it is now how can i meet him at immigration? This will be his first time out of Jamaica and if anyone has been to Hartsfields you know how big it is.

[Minfay 0]

When Roy flew to Chicago (O'Hare) it was also his first time....I was soooooo worried about him. Turns out, people are a lot more friendler than I gave them credit. People helped him on the plane, when he got off someone took him to the line he needed to be in....then showed him where to get his bag.

I didn't think of this until we were in the car driving home but -- he was on a plane that was coming from Jamaica with tourists (who hopefully had a great time) and with other yardies. Everyone was so willing to help him out. Try not to worry -- it won't be like he is flying "within the States" where nobody would help

[morantbaygirl 0]

When Roy flew to Chicago (O'Hare) it was also his first time....I was soooooo worried about him. Turns out, people are a lot more friendler than I gave them credit. People helped him on the plane, when he got off someone took him to the line he needed to be in....then showed him where to get his bag.

I didn't think of this until we were in the car driving home but -- he was on a plane that was coming from Jamaica with tourists (who hopefully had a great time) and with other yardies. Everyone was so willing to help him out. Try not to worry -- it won't be like he is flying "within the States" where nobody would help

Thanks Mindy because I remember my first time in Jamaica they didn't even have a ramp, we went down the stairs on the plane B) . I found it exciting but inam strange.

Tanya

Edited November 13, 2006 by morantbaygirl

[Jayandmars 0]

My medical went ok.

I arrived on time only to see 10 other persons with the same appointment time. They check your docs first then you go and pay the fee in either currency. You get your stats taken by a nurse (bring glasses if you wear them) then you go quickly to get your blood drawn and chest x-ray so that by the time you're done doing that, your name might be next in line to see the doctor.

She will advise you that you're being tested for HIV and that you'll be contacted in a few days if they need to speak to you but, all being well, your results will be sent directly to the embassy. She also determines at that point what shots you may need. Most of them are not age appropriate anyway, so if you have had the basics, you may not need many more. Your tetanus should be up to date or you'll have to get that one at least. Then she examines you, very briskly and efficiently, and ladies... she just takes a quick look...nothing internal.

Then you go to pay for shots (if you need them) and get them at the nurse's station. Be sure to collect a copy of your immunization worksheet as you will need it later on. And that's it!

Set aside 2 -3 hours for the whole process.

Byee!

[Jamaica to CT 0]

I remember my first time in Jamaica they didn't even have a ramp, we went down the stairs on the plane B) .

Tanya

Ah those were the days

I love the new addition at Sangster

My medical went ok.

I arrived on time only to see 10 other persons with the same appointment time. They check your docs first then you go and pay the fee in either currency. You get your stats taken by a nurse (bring glasses if you wear them) then you go quickly to get your blood drawn and chest x-ray so that by the time you're done doing that, your name might be next in line to see the doctor.

She will advise you that you're being tested for HIV and that you'll be contacted in a few days if they need to speak to you but, all being well, your results will be sent directly to the embassy. She also determines at that point what shots you may need. Most of them are not age appropriate anyway, so if you have had the basics, you may not need many more. Your tetanus should be up to date or you'll have to get that one at least. Then she examines you, very briskly and efficiently, and ladies... she just takes a quick look...nothing internal.

Then you go to pay for shots (if you need them) and get them at the nurse's station. Be sure to collect a copy of your immunization worksheet as you will need it later on. And that's it!

Set aside 2 -3 hours for the whole process.

Byee!

Thanks for the update...good to know

[nannygirl82 0]

I remember my first time in Jamaica they didn't even have a ramp, we went down the stairs on the plane B) .

Tanya

Ah those were the days

I love the new addition at Sangster

oh my gosh yes!!!! they re-did they entry point to immigration you walk all the way down the hall then take that 1st right....and walk a likkle ways then to the door....

the new area is SO nice and quiet!! i like it a lot!!

[wynterstail 0]

HOw exactly do you text message from your computer?

Ann

Sorry to go off topic, but am I the only one that did not know this?

You can text message to JA from your computer for free:

XXXXXXX@digitextjm.com

876XXXXXXX@cwmobile.com

Who has had their medical at Hope in Montego Bay? (George is going in the morning).

Ann

[nannygirl82 0]

HOw exactly do you text message from your computer?

Ann

Sorry to go off topic, but am I the only one that did not know this?

You can text message to JA from your computer for free:

XXXXXXX@digitextjm.com

876XXXXXXX@cwmobile.com

Who has had their medical at Hope in Montego Bay? (George is going in the morning).

Ann

mike did...he said they were very nice and i don't think it take that long...

ladies please keep mike and i in your thoughts for tomorow...i e-mailed my lawyer to say mike is going tomorow and i hope this is it....and he responded back...i'll keep my fingers crossed....wow thanks for the encouragment.....

belly's girl....you asked about the ssn...i found this when you click on guides...it says about the ssn...

Reminder:

On the visa application Form DS-230 (expires 7/31/2007), you saw the following offer:

"Do you want the Social Security Administration to assign you an SSN (and issue a card) or issue you a new card (if you have an SSN)? You must answer "Yes" to this question and to the "Consent To Disclosure" in order to receive an SSN and/or card."

Please note that this program is ONLY for Immigrant Visa holders (CR-1, etc). If you checked this box, a Social Security number will NOT be generated for you if you are a K-visa holder. As a K-visa holder, use the following guide to get your first, or replacement, Social Security number/card. If you have ever had a Social Security number, that is your number for life; you will need to visit your SSA office to get new card with the same number.

so i guess to answer your question.....i would bring it just incase...but at our interview they never asked for it.....mike will try and hand it in tomorow so i will give you a for sure answer then....

Edited November 14, 2006 by nannygirl82

[Jamaica to CT 0]

ladies please keep mike and i in your thoughts for tomorow..

you already know

[nannygirl82 0]

some interesting news about becoming a US citizen....the test might be changing...

http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/11/13/citizensh...t.ap/index.html