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

[Jamaica to CT 0]

Thanks to everyone for thinking of me. I made it through today but the losses were substantial. The remaining staff is bare bones and nearly all of the investors that I worked with have pulled out their portfolios. If I make it through the end of the week I'd be surprised. Ce'st la vie.

[BelwinMills 0]

All the best Susanwill!

Wonderful news Ricardo I am so happy for you.

Everyone have a goodnight!! Time to go to my bed where it is warm. brrrrrrrrrr

[Yaads 0]

Thanks to everyone for thinking of me. I made it through today but the losses were substantial. The remaining staff is bare bones and nearly all of the investors that I worked with have pulled out their portfolios. If I make it through the end of the week I'd be surprised. Ce'st la vie.

(((Michelle)))

I hope that you are able to move on and find something better! I know the change and sudden loss of your job has to be awful. Let us know if you need anything

Jamie

[negayle 0]

Sending best wishes to Susan

Wagwan Family,

Wow I missed so much while I was gone.

Dee- my thoughts are with you. You are stronger than you think and will get through this whatever you choose to do.

Eric- Congrads!!!I hope you will be able to sleep during the next 3 weeks. I am rooting for ya! :dance:

Smiley- So how long were you guys waiting for the visa? That is my next worry. Do you have to pick it up in Kingston? PM me when you get a chance. You have helped me before and now I need some more. Thanks.

My News - I just came home after spending 5 days in Jamaica with my honey. It was better than I could've imagined. It had been five months since we had seen each other - so you could imagine . The highlight of the trip was that when I finally got to a computer on Sunday night I found an email from my congresswoman with an attachment from the Jamaican Embassy saying that our interview date was February 27th!!!!!!! :dance: :dance: I am sure that contacting my congressperson helped. Now I can breath a little, atleast until the interview. Soon come.

Hey,

My interview is also on the 27th. Good Wishes

[rhondapayter 0]

he's been driving me nuts because he SWEARS that he is not going to wear shoes!

I don't get it. Why doesn't he want to wear shoes?

Good luck with the wedding planning.

Is it a beach wedding?

I've seen many beautiful weddings on the beaches of JA...one couple did not wear shoes...it was simple and romantic. They took pictures of their footsteps in the sand. I like the idea unless it's a traditional wedding. But then again...I'm so non-traditional

Ok, yeah that would make sense if it was a beach wedding. I wouldn't wear shoes either I hate getting sand in my shoes - much rather be barefoot!!

[rhondapayter 0]

I found an email from my congresswoman with an attachment from the Jamaican Embassy saying that our interview date was February 27th!!!!!!! :dance: :dance:

Congrats It looks like they're finally scheduling dates again. Seems like the move delayed everything a month or two. Good luck.

[rhondapayter 0]

Well I just wanted to share some USCIS news with you all...looks like its gonna get harder than ever to go through this whole AOS process...

USCIS Press Release

Holy ####### I just read this and it's crazy!

The I-485 fee (for adjustment of status) will increase from $325 to $905!!!!

Edited February 1, 2007 by rhondapayter

[darlene 0]

Well I just wanted to share some USCIS news with you all...looks like its gonna get harder than ever to go through this whole AOS process...

USCIS Press Release

Holy ####### I just read this and it's crazy!

The I-485 fee (for adjustment of status) will increase from $325 to $905!!!!

Oh #######! Ihave to get my butt in gear and finish this paperwork. That is just outrageous......

[morantbaygirl 0]

Well I just wanted to share some USCIS news with you all...looks like its gonna get harder than ever to go through this whole AOS process...

USCIS Press Release

Holy ####### I just read this and it's crazy!

The I-485 fee (for adjustment of status) will increase from $325 to $905!!!!

Oh #######! Ihave to get my butt in gear and finish this paperwork. That is just outrageous......

DITTO!!!!!!

All I have left is the Medical supplement. Now I really have to mail this off fast!!! .

Edited February 1, 2007 by morantbaygirl

[nannygirl82 0]

Well I just wanted to share some USCIS news with you all...looks like its gonna get harder than ever to go through this whole AOS process...

USCIS Press Release

Holy ####### I just read this and it's crazy!

The I-485 fee (for adjustment of status) will increase from $325 to $905!!!!

Oh #######! Ihave to get my butt in gear and finish this paperwork. That is just outrageous......

DITTO!!!!!!

All I have left is the Medical supplement. Now I really have to mail this off fast!!! .

i think it will only take effect next year....2008/2009...and my take on it is that they are trying to condense some of the forms together so that you can pay for everything with one payment instead of paying for 3 seperate things....kinda like a bundle package....because i think they were loosing money on the travel form so they are going to make it one whole from and less paper work and less delay for them...at least that is what i got from it....

Edited February 1, 2007 by nannygirl82

[phatmadame81 0]

GOOD MORNIGN ALL.

Susan's inteveiw is today, have anyone heard from her yet.

(((((Michelle)))))- you will come outon top.

Anna where are you??????????

Have anyone heard from Tank lately???? Howis she?

How is mama squito and da hubby?

Hail up to all.

[nyseness 0]

Good Morning/Afternoon everyone.

[luvtravlin 0]

Hey Michelle,

This business is soooooooooo up and down. The hardest thing for me when I went out on my own (home based agency) 2 yrs ago (after working *for* another travel agency--who went out of business)....is not having a paycheck week to week. Travel agencies (agents) get paid AFTER our clients return from their travel. When it's a hotel or car reservation, payment isn't received until 2-3 months after the client has returned.

I have been in the travel industry for 16 1/2 yrs now, and I've built a really nice (and repeat) client base. I'm receiving up to 8 referrals each week. Commissions haven't been cut dramatically with suppliers, hotels, cars, cruises, packages, and tours....just the airfare. We (travel agencies) haven't been paid for airfare for almost 6 yrs now and I only charge a small fee for this service --just like the airlines are charging as well and some are charging more than I do with ALOT less customer service !!

It's very rewarding, but extreeeemely challenging industry. The internet doesn't affect me (or my business) personally, but those agencies that are storefront...are closing every day because of the overhead to keep them open. I work from home ....so I have that flexibility to come and go and also be here for my son (teenager ...). I do have a part-time job which is really nice, pays well and at least I can still get a paycheck every 2 weeks.

If you (or anyone) need any information in regards to opening up your own home based agency.........it's easy. Just PM or email me and I'll be happy to share the information with you......but, as I mentioned............you **have** to have a "following" or good client base to keep on truckin !!

Kelly

[luvtravlin 0]

Well I just wanted to share some USCIS news with you all...looks like its gonna get harder than ever to go through this whole AOS process...

USCIS Press Release

Holy ####### I just read this and it's crazy!

The I-485 fee (for adjustment of status) will increase from $325 to $905!!!!

Oh #######! Ihave to get my butt in gear and finish this paperwork. That is just outrageous......

DITTO!!!!!!

All I have left is the Medical supplement. Now I really have to mail this off fast!!! .

i think it will only take effect next year....2008/2009...and my take on it is that they are trying to condense some of the forms together so that you can pay for everything with one payment instead of paying for 3 seperate things....kinda like a bundle package....because i think they were loosing money on the travel form so they are going to make it one whole from and less paper work and less delay for them...at least that is what i got from it....

If you do add up all of the fees, well for at least Maryland, it's about $800.00 ....and that doesn't include the medical which can be anywhere from $80-200.00 depending on where you go.

[BelwinMills 0]

What is the I-485 fee?? I have never heard of it. Do we need it for the CR1 visa? I know he gets his green card on arival and his soc card with in 2 weeks of his arival.

Wow that hurts though 100 dollars more for the process.