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

[Shemmy 4]

Good afternoon VJ family.

Congrats on all the upcoming interviews. Is anyone else waiting?

[Susanwill 0]

It's funny....when I started looking into this process (before I found VJ) I was anxiously researching attorneys. I paid a few a "consultation fee" just to hear what they had to say. The way they made it seem there was NO WAY I could do this without them.

.....then I found VJ.....

I am glad I "wasted" the money I did doing the research but even happier that I didn't pay one any more than what I did. The help here on VJ is so much more valuable than what any attorney could have provided.

Thank you ladies you are so right, if it wasn't for this site and networking with other individuals who've gone through this process I don't know how things would have progressed to this point.

Here's a little story, the embassy said they mailed my husband's info packet on 12/22 and up to today he still has not received those documnents. If it was not for my cousin who told me a horror story of one person missing her interview because she did not receive her packet in the mail, we would have sat and wait, however with saying that I am not one to sit back and think things will be ok if have any feeling that I'm being cornered. I say that to say after waiting for 1 wk and constantly calling the Post Office in Jamaica and coming up emptied handed, I had to take matters in my own hands so that my husband could get a duplicate copy. You should see my phone bill, mi mumma

I sent atleast 5 emails to this address KingstonIVinfo@state.gov and I kid you not, nobody answered my emails. I know they read it because I have return receipt in my outlook. Well needless to say after seeing no results I decided to call. Now that was a nightmare, I was on the phone for almost an 1 hour before I got through. This is after some real bad attitude and couple of hang ups.

I had to literally stay on the phone with one young miss, who said she will send me an email with an appointment for my husband to come to the window to collect a duplicate copy of his appointment packet. I did not get off the phone until the email was in my inbox. I forwarded the email to my husband and as soon as he got his packet I told him to make an appointment for his medical which was 1 wk ago. If you don't do that and wait to do it just before your interview date, then your medical will be delayed and then you know what can happen.

I maybe wrong, but I think the system in Jamaica sucks big time, the feeling that I got with dealing with embassy is that they don't care and will hold people back. I said they don't care because one young woman at the embassy told me that after they send out the packet then if doesn't receive it, it's not their fault and quite frankly there is nothing they can do about it \o/

I'll be attending the interview with my husband next week Thursday, we have everything they've asked for. At this point it's out of my hands and in God's and the US Embassy in Kingston. I'll share my story when I rteurn on the 9th.

Thanks for your support on this board I really appreaciate it

Edited January 24, 2007 by Susanwill

[lovelyjodie 0]

It's funny....when I started looking into this process (before I found VJ) I was anxiously researching attorneys. I paid a few a "consultation fee" just to hear what they had to say. The way they made it seem there was NO WAY I could do this without them.

.....then I found VJ.....

I am glad I "wasted" the money I did doing the research but even happier that I didn't pay one any more than what I did. The help here on VJ is so much more valuable than what any attorney could have provided.

Thank you ladies you are so right, if it wasn't for this site and networking with other individuals who've gone through this process I don't know how things would have progressed to this point.

Here's a little story, the embassy said they mailed my husband's info packet on 12/22 and up to today he still has not received those documnents. If it was not for my cousin who told me a horror story of one person missing her interview because she did not receive her packet in the mail, we would have sat and wait, however with saying that I am not one to sit back and think things will be ok if have any feeling that I'm being cornered. I say that to say after waiting for 1 wk and constantly calling the Post Office in Jamaica and coming up emptied handed, I had to take matters in my own hands so that my husband could get a duplicate copy. You should see my phone bill, mi mumma

I sent atleast 5 emails to this address KingstonIVinfo@state.gov and I kid you not, nobody answered my emails. I know they read it because I have return receipt in my outlook. Well needless to say after seeing no results I decided to call. Now that was a nightmare, I was on the phone for almost an 1 hour before I got through. This is after some real bad attitude and couple of hang ups.

I had to literally stay on the phone with one young miss, who said she will send me an email with an appointment for my husband to come to the window to collect a duplicate copy of his appointment packet. I did not get off the phone until the email was in my inbox. I forwarded the email to my husband and as soon as he got his packet I told him to make an appointment for his medical which was 1 wk ago. If you don't do that and wait to do it just before your interview date, then your medical will be delayed and then you know what can happen.

I maybe wrong, but I think the system in Jamaica sucks big time, the feeling that I got with dealing with embassy is that they don't care and will hold people back. I said they don't care because one young woman at the embassy told me that after they send out the packet then if doesn't receive it, it's not their fault and quite frankly there is nothing they can do about it \o/

I'll be attending the interview with my husband next week Thursday, we have everything they've asked for. At this point it's out of my hands and in God's and the US Embassy in Kingston. I'll share my story when I rteurn on the 9th.

Thanks for your support on this board I really appreaciate it

hi susanwill

my interview will be on the 6th of March and they said they sent the package on 12th of January and i still haven't gotten it. I have been sending emails from last week and i still haven't gotten a reply.

[Susanwill 0]

You have to call and email them simultaneously or you'll miss your appointments. I have seen this happen to a couple of people already. You have to be persistent.

[lovelyjodie 0]

You have to call and email them simultaneously or you'll miss your appointments. I have seen this happen to a couple of people already. You have to be persistent.

but u only can call on a monday or friday

[Susanwill 0]

You have to call and email them simultaneously or you'll miss your appointments. I have seen this happen to a couple of people already. You have to be persistent.

but u only can call on a monday or friday

I know that, when I said call them I figured you knew I was referring to those 2 specific days.

[lovelyjodie 0]

You have to call and email them simultaneously or you'll miss your appointments. I have seen this happen to a couple of people already. You have to be persistent.

but u only can call on a monday or friday

I know that, when I said call them I figured you knew I was referring to those 2 specific days.

ok because i jus called and a lady told me to call back friday

[Jonesie 1]

More interview dates and progress for those waiting

Congrats and good luck!

[Minfay 0]

You have to call and email them simultaneously or you'll miss your appointments. I have seen this happen to a couple of people already. You have to be persistent.

but u only can call on a monday or friday

I know that, when I said call them I figured you knew I was referring to those 2 specific days.

ok because i jus called and a lady told me to call back friday

At least someone talked to you.....

[lovelyjodie 0]

You have to call and email them simultaneously or you'll miss your appointments. I have seen this happen to a couple of people already. You have to be persistent.

but u only can call on a monday or friday

I know that, when I said call them I figured you knew I was referring to those 2 specific days.

ok because i jus called and a lady told me to call back friday

At least someone talked to you.....

when u call u must press 0 and someone will answer

[Susanwill 0]

You have to call and email them simultaneously or you'll miss your appointments. I have seen this happen to a couple of people already. You have to be persistent.

but u only can call on a monday or friday

I know that, when I said call them I figured you knew I was referring to those 2 specific days.

ok because i jus called and a lady told me to call back friday

At least someone talked to you.....

when u call u must press 0 and someone will answer

yes, but try that on Mondays & Fridays and see what happen. Please don't think it will be that easy on those days.

[Texas Bound 0]

SUSANWILL, you are soooo right. Same situation here with the mailed packet since 12/18 still no mail yet!!! It is crazy. Im going to do the same thing on Friday. I sat on hold last friday for 30 min. & I thought she forgot me. I am excited for you. You have a great deal of determination as I do so I know you will succeed.

SONSHYNE: You may have paid someone to complete your file, but think of the brighter side, you are almost there & what is done is done. Always dont look behind because your BLESSINGS are in front of you.

[Sonshyne 2]

SUSANWILL, you are soooo right. Same situation here with the mailed packet since 12/18 still no mail yet!!! It is crazy. Im going to do the same thing on Friday. I sat on hold last friday for 30 min. & I thought she forgot me. I am excited for you. You have a great deal of determination as I do so I know you will succeed.

SONSHYNE: You may have paid someone to complete your file, but think of the brighter side, you are almost there & what is done is done. Always dont look behind because your BLESSINGS are in front of you.

Your right and thanks They are a thing of the past for me. The service was only to get my petition rolling. From that point on it's up to me. Thanks to my Yardie Family things are going well

[BelwinMills 0]

Good morning everyone have a great day!

Good morning to you. In regards to the Police Cert. My sweetie did the express, but it was not avail. they said for 3 days at least. I believe it was because of the holidays, so dont fret. He went & picked it up a couple of weeks after ordering it without any problems.

As I look back he ordered it on 12/21 Thursday. Call them to confirm the expediency of the report so he wont have to wait overnight.

Thanks for the advice I will have him call the police station. Is the number somewhere on this site?

Try this #

TELEPHONE: 906-4908-33

FAX: 906-1724

URL: www.mns.gov.jm

E-MAIL: inform@infochan.com

These links have info:

http://www.jis.gov.jm/security/index.asp

http://travel.state.gov/visa/reciprocity/C...r/J/Jamaica.htm

Now that Im reading back, we probably did the 3 day service. Call to confirm anyway. I hope you are doing well today.

congratulations lovelyjodie! we haven't received anything in the mail yet...have you?

no i haven't received anything yet.

Tha is great news.

Thanks for the info Your Great.

I also beleive this visajourney forum is a blessing!!!

[BelwinMills 0]

It's funny....when I started looking into this process (before I found VJ) I was anxiously researching attorneys. I paid a few a "consultation fee" just to hear what they had to say. The way they made it seem there was NO WAY I could do this without them.

.....then I found VJ.....

I am glad I "wasted" the money I did doing the research but even happier that I didn't pay one any more than what I did. The help here on VJ is so much more valuable than what any attorney could have provided.

Thank you ladies you are so right, if it wasn't for this site and networking with other individuals who've gone through this process I don't know how things would have progressed to this point.

Here's a little story, the embassy said they mailed my husband's info packet on 12/22 and up to today he still has not received those documnents. If it was not for my cousin who told me a horror story of one person missing her interview because she did not receive her packet in the mail, we would have sat and wait, however with saying that I am not one to sit back and think things will be ok if have any feeling that I'm being cornered. I say that to say after waiting for 1 wk and constantly calling the Post Office in Jamaica and coming up emptied handed, I had to take matters in my own hands so that my husband could get a duplicate copy. You should see my phone bill, mi mumma

I sent atleast 5 emails to this address KingstonIVinfo@state.gov and I kid you not, nobody answered my emails. I know they read it because I have return receipt in my outlook. Well needless to say after seeing no results I decided to call. Now that was a nightmare, I was on the phone for almost an 1 hour before I got through. This is after some real bad attitude and couple of hang ups.

I had to literally stay on the phone with one young miss, who said she will send me an email with an appointment for my husband to come to the window to collect a duplicate copy of his appointment packet. I did not get off the phone until the email was in my inbox. I forwarded the email to my husband and as soon as he got his packet I told him to make an appointment for his medical which was 1 wk ago. If you don't do that and wait to do it just before your interview date, then your medical will be delayed and then you know what can happen.

I maybe wrong, but I think the system in Jamaica sucks big time, the feeling that I got with dealing with embassy is that they don't care and will hold people back. I said they don't care because one young woman at the embassy told me that after they send out the packet then if doesn't receive it, it's not their fault and quite frankly there is nothing they can do about it \o/

I'll be attending the interview with my husband next week Thursday, we have everything they've asked for. At this point it's out of my hands and in God's and the US Embassy in Kingston. I'll share my story when I rteurn on the 9th.

Thanks for your support on this board I really appreaciate it

Thanks for this information Susan it is really appricated. My case just got sent down on January 23rd. I will wait to weeks and then start calling them like mad. I might have to take a couple sick days from work if they are only open 2 days a week. Is the number for the embassy on this site or does NVC send you a confrimation letter with the number. I am going to go track DHL packages on visa's from NVC to see if mine made it down today. If the USA embassy is really bad I think I will write a complant letter and send it in. If I can't get through I am going to go to Denise Hastards office on a Monday or a Friday so they can call for me.

Such great advice as always.

Everyone have a wonderful rest of the week and weekend I am off to the IL music educators state conference until Saturday.

One Luv