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

[Shemmy 4]

HELLO EVERYONE.

Sorry to break topic but MY FIANCE IS HERE!!!! . Verton flew in on Friday night didn't have any problems at immigrations in Maimi. Just had to reschedule flight to Altanta due to so many people came in friday. But of coarse nothing is perfect I came down with the flu Thursday so I was sick all weekend so we were stuck in the house. I did take him to the farmers market were he shopped for food Jamaican style . He was amazed that we had everything that he likes to cook . I am at work now stilling feeling unwell but gotta do what i gotta do. Hope all in the Yardie family are doing well.

Welcome home Verton

[Jonesie 1]

Good morning! And welcome Verton

Hubby and I have no set holiday traditions (yet) but we're working on it

[nyseness 0]

Good morning!

I go a PM from someone with an e-mail scam from S. Africa. Has anyone else gotten on? It was through this site. I get so many spam in my regular account this took me by surprise.

Short weeks this week, next week and the week after. I could get very spoiled by this. Hope everyone has a pleasant day.

HELLO EVERYONE.

Sorry to break topic but MY FIANCE IS HERE!!!! . Verton flew in on Friday night didn't have any problems at immigrations in Maimi. Just had to reschedule flight to Altanta due to so many people came in friday. But of coarse nothing is perfect I came down with the flu Thursday so I was sick all weekend so we were stuck in the house. I did take him to the farmers market were he shopped for food Jamaican style . He was amazed that we had everything that he likes to cook . I am at work now stilling feeling unwell but gotta do what i gotta do. Hope all in the Yardie family are doing well.

Congrats!!! Hope you feel better soon.

[Mrs. Palmer 5]

HELLO EVERYONE.

Sorry to break topic but MY FIANCE IS HERE!!!! . Verton flew in on Friday night didn't have any problems at immigrations in Maimi. Just had to reschedule flight to Altanta due to so many people came in friday. But of coarse nothing is perfect I came down with the flu Thursday so I was sick all weekend so we were stuck in the house. I did take him to the farmers market were he shopped for food Jamaican style . He was amazed that we had everything that he likes to cook . I am at work now stilling feeling unwell but gotta do what i gotta do. Hope all in the Yardie family are doing well.

Congratulations---and welcome home to Verton! I am glad everything worked out for you two. May you have a wonderful life together!

[Sonshyne 2]

Good morning!

I go a PM from someone with an e-mail scam from S. Africa. Has anyone else gotten on? It was through this site. I get so many spam in my regular account this took me by surprise.

Short weeks this week, next week and the week after. I could get very spoiled by this. Hope everyone has a pleasant day.

HELLO EVERYONE.

Sorry to break topic but MY FIANCE IS HERE!!!! . Verton flew in on Friday night didn't have any problems at immigrations in Maimi. Just had to reschedule flight to Altanta due to so many people came in friday. But of coarse nothing is perfect I came down with the flu Thursday so I was sick all weekend so we were stuck in the house. I did take him to the farmers market were he shopped for food Jamaican style . He was amazed that we had everything that he likes to cook . I am at work now stilling feeling unwell but gotta do what i gotta do. Hope all in the Yardie family are doing well.

Congrads to you and Verton

[SHAr 0]

[HELLO EVERYONE.

Sorry to break topic but MY FIANCE IS HERE!!!! . Verton flew in on Friday night didn't have any problems at immigrations in Maimi. Just had to reschedule flight to Altanta due to so many people came in friday. But of coarse nothing is perfect I came down with the flu Thursday so I was sick all weekend so we were stuck in the house. I did take him to the farmers market were he shopped for food Jamaican style . He was amazed that we had everything that he likes to cook . I am at work now stilling feeling unwell but gotta do what i gotta do. Hope all in the Yardie family are doing well.

Welcome Verton. Hope you get well soon.

Shar

[Jamaica to CT 0]

Good morning!

I go a PM from someone with an e-mail scam from S. Africa. Has anyone else gotten on? It was through this site. I get so many spam in my regular account this took me by surprise.

Short weeks this week, next week and the week after. I could get very spoiled by this. Hope everyone has a pleasant day.

HELLO EVERYONE.

Sorry to break topic but MY FIANCE IS HERE!!!! . Verton flew in on Friday night didn't have any problems at immigrations in Maimi. Just had to reschedule flight to Altanta due to so many people came in friday. But of coarse nothing is perfect I came down with the flu Thursday so I was sick all weekend so we were stuck in the house. I did take him to the farmers market were he shopped for food Jamaican style . He was amazed that we had everything that he likes to cook . I am at work now stilling feeling unwell but gotta do what i gotta do. Hope all in the Yardie family are doing well.

Welcome home Verton!! Congrats Tanya

[keishino 0]

Hi Everyone,

Thanks so much for all of your help with the questions I posted a few weeks ago. I'm sorry I wasn't able to check in sooner to say how much your input was appreciated. The info you gave helped clarify so much and now, as of Dec. 1, my fiance's ds-156 was turned into the embassy and we're waiting on an interview date -at least I THINK that is what the process is. :-)

I've been reading through the recent posts and am sending out good vibes to all of you going through this process...Sometimes it is the hardest thing in the world, and my heart goes out to everyone who is struggling, and is inspired by hearing about all of you who are getting through. My grandfather used to say "peace be the journey". That vibe goes out to all of you...

As we're waiting to hear back from the embassy, I have a coupl more questions I hope someone might be able to help me with.

1. Am I right about what happens after the ds-156 gets turned in? My understanding is that they process it and then generate an interview appointment date which they will send to him along with the next batch of paperwork in the mail. How long does that usually take? And is anyone else in that same timeline & waiting to hear about interviews? I'm praying for a January date, but I have no idea of that is even realistic.

2. Has anyone heard specifics about new procedures at the embassy? I was reading through the website and got confused about whether or not interview appointments now need to be requested by email like information appointments now do, or if the new procedures only affect new cases not filed yet.

3. When my fiance comes, we were thinking of routing him through JFK to get a work permit/work authorization (what is the proper terminology?). Does anyone have any advice about whether or not it is really worth it to do that? He wants to work right away and has 2 companies who have sent letters saying they will interview him immediately, as long as he has work authorization. In light of that, we want him to go through JFK if it will help him be able to get to work faster and take a job. But I'm wondering if he has to have a SSN to work, which sounds like takes at least a few weeks to get, under good conditions. Financially, if we don't have to route through NY, that would be great, but if it really will make him able to take a job more quickly, it would be worth it. Any experiences or suggestions?

4. What does the work permit/authorization allow him to do? How long is it good for?

Thanks for your patience with the wordy-ness. I'm all spazzed out with too much information! :-) Any help you all could give would be greatly appreciated!

[keishino 0]

I AM a spazz! I meant to say that he turned in the DS-230, not the 156.

[BelwinMills 0]

Good morning!

I go a PM from someone with an e-mail scam from S. Africa. Has anyone else gotten on? It was through this site. I get so many spam in my regular account this took me by surprise.

Short weeks this week, next week and the week after. I could get very spoiled by this. Hope everyone has a pleasant day.

They had a news cast about that I think on Dateline how South African men scaming Americans. About people had left them money and that they should pay to recieve it or something like that.

Kind of scary that Americans would fall for that and they have a song about stupid Americans who fall for their tricks. Its a number one hit in SAFRICA.

Good morning!

I go a PM from someone with an e-mail scam from S. Africa. Has anyone else gotten on? It was through this site. I get so many spam in my regular account this took me by surprise.

Short weeks this week, next week and the week after. I could get very spoiled by this. Hope everyone has a pleasant day.

HELLO EVERYONE.

Sorry to break topic but MY FIANCE IS HERE!!!! . Verton flew in on Friday night didn't have any problems at immigrations in Maimi. Just had to reschedule flight to Altanta due to so many people came in friday. But of coarse nothing is perfect I came down with the flu Thursday so I was sick all weekend so we were stuck in the house. I did take him to the farmers market were he shopped for food Jamaican style . He was amazed that we had everything that he likes to cook . I am at work now stilling feeling unwell but gotta do what i gotta do. Hope all in the Yardie family are doing well.

Welcome Verton!

Congrats and all the best you 2!!

[rhondapayter 0]

I am having a REALLY bad day today It started out ok - I was getting my usual manicure/pedicure when I dropped my cell phone in the tub full of water Now it's all messed up - barely working - and I am so mad at myself Then when I got home me and Tony got in a huge fight - over what I do not know. He will NOT communicate with me - it's one of the biggest problems with our relationship. I am just beside myself. When I left for work he wouldn't even speak to me And if he makes that "kiss teet" sound one more time with his mouth I am gonna be going to jail for murder

HELP!!!

[Jamaica to CT 0]

I am having a REALLY bad day today It started out ok - I was getting my usual manicure/pedicure when I dropped my cell phone in the tub full of water Now it's all messed up - barely working - and I am so mad at myself Then when I got home me and Tony got in a huge fight - over what I do not know. He will NOT communicate with me - it's one of the biggest problems with our relationship. I am just beside myself. When I left for work he wouldn't even speak to me And if he makes that "kiss teet" sound one more time with his mouth I am gonna be going to jail for murder

HELP!!!

Rhonda it might to be too late but I just saw a thing on TV that says that if your cell phone gets wet- to open up the battery pack remove it and dry the phone with a blowdryer as soon as you retreive it from the water. The correspondant said that you will probably have to replace the battery but may be able to save the phone.

[rhondapayter 0]

Rhonda it might to be too late but I just saw a thing on TV that says that if your cell phone gets wet- to open up the battery pack remove it and dry the phone with a blowdryer as soon as you retreive it from the water. The correspondant said that you will probably have to replace the battery but may be able to save the phone.

Thanks I did open it up and set it in front of a small fan at the nail salon. I'm crossing my fingers now! I'm not eligable to upgrade my phone for 3 or 4 more months. I have insurance on it but it's such a hassle - I don't think they cover for water damage so I'd have to say I lost it!! Then I'd probably be without a phone for awhile while they mailed me another one. Ughhh.....

[Trinilad 0]

Hi Everyone,

Thanks so much for all of your help with the questions I posted a few weeks ago. I'm sorry I wasn't able to check in sooner to say how much your input was appreciated. The info you gave helped clarify so much and now, as of Dec. 1, my fiance's ds-156 was turned into the embassy and we're waiting on an interview date -at least I THINK that is what the process is. :-)

I've been reading through the recent posts and am sending out good vibes to all of you going through this process...Sometimes it is the hardest thing in the world, and my heart goes out to everyone who is struggling, and is inspired by hearing about all of you who are getting through. My grandfather used to say "peace be the journey". That vibe goes out to all of you...

As we're waiting to hear back from the embassy, I have a coupl more questions I hope someone might be able to help me with.

1. Am I right about what happens after the ds-156 gets turned in? My understanding is that they process it and then generate an interview appointment date which they will send to him along with the next batch of paperwork in the mail. How long does that usually take? And is anyone else in that same timeline & waiting to hear about interviews? I'm praying for a January date, but I have no idea of that is even realistic.

2. Has anyone heard specifics about new procedures at the embassy? I was reading through the website and got confused about whether or not interview appointments now need to be requested by email like information appointments now do, or if the new procedures only affect new cases not filed yet.

3. When my fiance comes, we were thinking of routing him through JFK to get a work permit/work authorization (what is the proper terminology?). Does anyone have any advice about whether or not it is really worth it to do that? He wants to work right away and has 2 companies who have sent letters saying they will interview him immediately, as long as he has work authorization. In light of that, we want him to go through JFK if it will help him be able to get to work faster and take a job. But I'm wondering if he has to have a SSN to work, which sounds like takes at least a few weeks to get, under good conditions. Financially, if we don't have to route through NY, that would be great, but if it really will make him able to take a job more quickly, it would be worth it. Any experiences or suggestions?

4. What does the work permit/authorization allow him to do? How long is it good for?

Thanks for your patience with the wordy-ness. I'm all spazzed out with too much information! :-) Any help you all could give would be greatly appreciated!

Best of luck on the journey. In answer to question 1. That process of getting an interview date normally takes about 2 weeks to a month. That is just the time frame to know the date. The actual interview is going to be about a month after the appointment letter. This will be a good time to get the medical done and make sure the police report and certificate of non impediment to marraige are in place. A good estimate is under normal circumstances you would have about 6 weeks again at least before the actual interview. Get those documents out of the way and use this six weeks well.

My reading of the new procedure is that everyone will now need to make appointments. Since fiance visa applicants normally have to have an appointment set by the embassy, I figire this will apply to those people who normally would be allowed to walk in. So I would not sweat that.

Now comes the JFK issue. They work permit is still being given there. It will be a stamp at the back of the I-94 that will say EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZED with an expiration date the same as the I-94 which would be 90 days from his arrival. There are no restrictions on the work permit so he can work anywhere. The problem would be the social security card. Some offices will give you a hard time. In the case of an immigrant, verification process between USCIS and Social security takes about 30 days. So even if he apply for it the same day he arrives, it would be at least 6 weeks before he gets the card. No employer will hire him without a social security number. But, he might be a lucky one. The catch is that since the employment document is 90 days and you would lose at least 1/2 of that just waiting on a social security number, you are not getting a great deal of use out of it. Also since it is only 90 days, you would need to get marraid and file AOS and apply for a work permit almost as soon as he arrives otherwise it will expire before he gets the new employment card and he would have to stop working. My fiance went through JFK and got the work permit and we had to race aginst the clock to get everything together so she could work.

[brownnskinn 0]

Mawning

Rhonda it might to be too late but I just saw a thing on TV that says that if your cell phone gets wet- to open up the battery pack remove it and dry the phone with a blowdryer as soon as you retreive it from the water. The correspondant said that you will probably have to replace the battery but may be able to save the phone.

Ditto...It works ...hubby has dropped his in water a few times