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

[phatmadame81 0]

What is your most memorable yardie thread moment?: That day last November when there were like five of us calling the Embassy trying to get our interview dates. If you are ever bored go back to the 1st Yardie Thread and read those few pages. It's a classic!!

Lawd I remember that! I was mad because D said he didn't get an interview date...then come to find out it was for December 1st (I think, seems like so long ago) I had that bet going with you Mindy

Good afternoon ladies,

Nyseness i see you there- how are things, don't think I forgot about you.

Darah- I was never in such a situaton but i have had falling out with my mom over guys before- you took off at least 20lbs with that. You go girrrrrrrrrrlllllllllllllllllllllllllllll.

squito- congrats on your new job- and the good news, so atleast you won't haveto be bothered withthis immigration process for the next 2 years.

I have a few questions for teh veterans here.

I am in a little bind because my mom misplaced my birth paper and i do not have the numbers for it. Is it possible to go to the intereveiw without it?

Also I was reading from the aove post the embassy requires a certified copy of your marriage certificate- can't they just take acopy or use the original?

Certified does that mean I can just take it to the notary and have them stamp it?

[Minfay 0]

what i don't understand in regards to the guidelines i am now reading in the AOS section is that i will need to submit 13. I-693, Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking Adjustment of Status.one more thing.........................should i assume that the fact that my birth certificate, medical report etc are in that "DO NOT OPEN" package i gave to DHS when i arrive i won't need to provide these when filing for AOS??????

You need to find a "Certified Civil Surgeon" in your area so that you can get the Vaccination Supplement from them. That is what the I693a is. Go the the USCIS website to find the doctors in your area. Call around to all of them until you find one who will JUST give you the supplement and not make you go through the whole medical exam again. Prices (and knowledge) varies from Doctor to Doctor. The one we found charges us $100.00 to fill out a piece of paper....

You MUST give them the I693a in a sealed envelope when you file the AOS. You will get an RFE if you don't.

Regarding the Birth Certificate -- they want a color copy of the original. Just because you gave them an original at the interview does not negate the fact that they want another copy. We had Roy get two certified copies of his Birth Certificate. One we gave them at the interview -- one we have here. And he has needed for people to "see" his Original Certified Certificate -- for his State ID, registering for school, Social Security card, to open a bank account and they just wanted to see it as his job.

I am in a little bind because my mom misplaced my birth paper and i do not have the numbers for it. Is it possible to go to the intereveiw without it?

Also I was reading from the aove post the embassy requires a certified copy of your marriage certificate- can't they just take acopy or use the original? Certified does that mean I can just take it to the notary and have them stamp it?

I don't know about the K3 but I know when they ask for something they usually want it. Can you get another copy of your Birth Certificate from the State?

The "Certified Marriage Certificate" is the one you get from the State after you filed and got married -- not the one the pastor or judge gives you at the ceremony. The certified certificate is an official record of the marriage with the state.

[brownnskinn 0]

Good morning everybody...Happy Tuesday!!!

Squito started work yesterday. He's working at a furniture warehouse in Queens. So far he likes it. The people are nice and he even met someone from his hometown in Trelawny. We even get a nice discount which is very nice!! I feel like a proud mother who sends her child off to the first day of school. It's so nice to see his progress over the last few months that he's been here. Everyday, I fall deeper in love with my husband . The challenges of the LDR and then all this immigration effery really brought us closer together. Yesterday, in the mail, we finally received Squito's "Welcome to America" letter. As we sat there reading it together, a feeling of peace and calm came over both of us and all we could do is look at each other and smile. The anxiety of our immigration ordeal has subsided...we don't have to think about it or deal with it for the next 2 years. That's such a wonderful feeling

The letter says his greencard should arrive within the next 3 weeks. We've made the final decision that we will be moving to CT soon. We can move now, the only thing that kept us here was his AOS case and not wanting to shake things up until an approval was handed down. We feel so free

Amen! and Wohoo!!! I am so glad for you!! Congrats to Squitto on his new job! Last night I woke Henry up to say "Hey, you have been at your job four months now!!!" He was like "yeah..............." roll over back to sleep. LOL But we can't take these milestones for granted. I don't believe in luck - God's been mighty good.

Me either!!! Congrats!!!!

Happy Tuesday everyone!!!

[brownnskinn 0]

Name Denden; aka dee&dav.

SO's Name: David.

Location : KC, MO.

My Significant Other Hails From : Westmoreland, JA( In the hills near Lucy)

Where is he now?: Kissing me on the cheek.

Wedding Date: - 2/14/05: Perfect! very intimate private ceremony, I will never forget.

At What Point of the Visa Journey are you?: Awaiting AOS approval. We were told at AOS interview that there was an alien petition file in question , they need to make sure our cases do not match??

What's your JA connection/How did you meet?: Met while on vacation soul searching and praying for dramatic changes in my life. He worked as a water sports supervisor at a resort in Negril. Offered me a a sail boat experience I'll never forget. I Visited Ja four more times there after. We met up in the Dominican Republic for a vacation once over Christmas.

Do you have a pic?: Yes our wedding pics are up on yahoo.

What is your most memorable yardie thread moment?: I would have to agree with Squitto and Mindy those were quite memorable moments . To add I remember all the times I sat here in font of my computer laughing until I was in tears for example.the time Jonesie's now husband, did not have the right birth certificate, she was so vexed, I was killing mi sef laughing, I'll never forget it [/color]

[Minfay 0]

Offered me a a sail boat experience I'll never forget

:lol:

[Mrs. Palmer 5]

Hi everyone!! I have been in this forum many times, but this is the 1st time that I am actually saying hello to you all!! Everyone here seems to have such a great relationship!!! I hope that I can join in on the conversations and fun sometime!! Have a good day!!

Tamisha

[nyseness 0]

Welcome Belly's Girl.

[Jamaica to CT 0]

Welcome Tenisha(Belly's Girl). Nice to meet you.

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Congrats to Squito and Roy on their new jobs.

Can't wait to welcome the Squitto's home to CT . Anybody else have ties to CT? So far I know that Tenika and Ten do.

[Jonesie 1]

Denden - girl that day I was seein red I was so mad you know how men don't listen...but everything worked out fine

Welcome Belly's Girl

I am fallin asleep here at work...D called and asked what's for dinner. I told him whatever he's cooking

[Jamaica to CT 0]

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Name : Michele

SO's Name: Tristan (pet name)

Location : New Britain, CT

My Significant Other Hails From : Falmouth, Trelawny, Jamaica

Where is he now?: In JA

Wedding Date: ????

At What Point of the Visa Journey are you?: plan on filing K-1 sometime in my life time

Do you have a pic?: will post again on yahoo soon; but most of you have seen my mug

What is your most memorable yardie thread moment?: everyday is memorable, that's why I keep coming back

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Best wishes to Julie and Michael on their upcoming bundle of joy!!

Jax, I know you'll be leaving soon for your upcoming nuptials. All the best to you and Dwain!!

Best wishes to Jamie as she leaves her job and starts school soon.

[BelwinMills 0]

Name Jax

SO's Name: Dwain

Location : an hour 15 min outside Chi town on a good day

My Significant Other Hails From : Montego Bay right in the city

Where is he now?: On his way to work

Wedding Date: - 8/8/06

At What Point of the Visa Journey are you?: Getting Married starting the K-3 and Cr-1 8/17 when I get back.

What's your JA connection/How did you meet?: I meet Dwain Brown in January of 1998 when I took a class called Educational Experience in Jamaica MUS 324-15. I taught concert band at Herbert Morrison Technical High School where Dwain was a student in their concert band. I went down again in June 1998 for the College Band Program. This is a program that all Jamaican and USA students get together and put on performances for 10 days. I went down again in January and June of 1999. Dwain graduated from Herbert Morrison in June 1998 but loved visiting our group at the Verney House Hotel and loved playing his instruments. Dwain and I had an interest in each other in June of 1999. We started official dating June of 2000. Dwain was my friend long before we started dating. I would go with the College group for two more trips in 2001. At this point we knew we were madly in love. I came by myself for the first time December 2001 after I graduated and spent 30 days with him. I meet his mom who is really nice and she is really his aunt. She feel in love with me too and so did I. Dwain and I got engaged March 2002 he asked me over the phone and I said yes. Well I have made several trips prior to our meeting. We started planning our wedding in March 2006. We are now getting married at Summerhill Villa near Montego Bay. Were are family and friends are meeting for the first time. We were so happy that our parents have supported us through this long distance relationship.

Do you have a pic?: Yes our are up on yahoo.

What is your most memorable yardie thread moment?: When I joined the yardie thread in Dec 2005 everyone was so friendly. You all have helped me out so much. And when Michele PM me for the first time I was like wow that is so cool.. Now I have gotten a lot more PMs. I will miss u all for 2 weeks.

I just want to make sure that I am right on this applying for K-1 and K-3 I need 4 passport photos of Dwain? I will come one later tonight and check before I leave.

I will read the board a little bit more tonight I need to finish my odds and ends before I can rest and get ready to board the plane tommorow morning.

Everyone have a wonderful 2 weeks and I am sure there will be pages for me to read when I get back. I maybe able to get on when I have some down time at the villa and say hi.

Stay out of the heat and have loads of fun!

One Luv

Jax

[Jamaica to CT 0]

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Name : Michele

SO's Name: Tristan (pet name)

Location : New Britain, CT

My Significant Other Hails From : Falmouth, Trelawny, Jamaica

Where is he now?: In JA

Wedding Date: ????

At What Point of the Visa Journey are you?: plan on filing K-1 sometime in my life time

Do you have a pic?: will post again on yahoo soon; but most of you have seen my mug

What is your most memorable yardie thread moment?: everyday is memorable, that's why I keep coming back

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Oh, I just wanted to add that we meet while I was vacationing at the hotel he was working at too. My girlfriend and I were taking pics with all the staff(guys) B) . Of course a few of the guys; ok several; asked for my number and address; which I wasn't really giving out but for those who insisted I would take their addresses so that I could send them a copy of the pics that we had taken. So...Tristan, who really was one of the quietest guys (never overtly hit on me) asked me for my number; because he said that I would forget him once I got back home. I gave it to him and when I got in the door from my trip there was a message on my machine; he was checking to see if I made it home ok. Mind you this was in the dead of winter of January 2004 when we were experiencing one of the coldest winters( minus 20 degress F, and this was the actual temp not the wind chill) . Even though it was cold as all that his words made me feel all warm and fuzzy And as they say the rest is history.

[rhondapayter 0]

Hey all, just checking in. I've been really busy at work lately. I have two more departments and a lot more people to cover. Thankfully I will be off this Fri, Sat, and Sun.

Going back to catch up now

[brownnskinn 0]

Offered me a a sail boat experience I'll never forget

:lol:

Is your mind in the gutter?? I was a perfect angel nothing happend.

Denden - girl that day I was seein red I was so mad you know how men don't listen...but everything worked out fine

Welcome Belly's Girl

I am fallin asleep here at work...D called and asked what's for dinner. I told him whatever he's cooking

D's reply is always ....whateverrrrrr like it was some sort of joke or something.

Hey all, just checking in. I've been really busy at work lately. I have two more departments and a lot more people to cover. Thankfully I will be off this Fri, Sat, and Sun.

Going back to catch up now

you so deserve it!!

Hi everyone!! I have been in this forum many times, but this is the 1st time that I am actually saying hello to you all!! Everyone here seems to have such a great relationship!!! I hope that I can join in on the conversations and fun sometime!! Have a good day!!

Tamisha

Hey Tamisha.

[rhondapayter 0]

Quick questions for all you veterans......after your submit the AOS and your husband receives approval (green card).....What document does he use to travel back to Jamaica?????? Does he get a new passport or what happens...we are traveling back to Jamaica in April 2007 for his son's birthday....we should have the green card by then (God willing....) But I am not sure how that works.....HELP!!!

All he will need is his Green Card. He will still use his Jamaican passport but he'll use his GC to prove that he's a US resident. If you apply for AP with AOS, he can use the AP until he gets the Green Card.