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

[brownnskinn 0]

I hadnt heard of this $335 fee either but it clearly states it on one of his instruction sheets. I would really like to know what it is. If anyone else knows something please let us know.

I remember reading this as well, in prep for our interview, I think the $335 is for immigrant visa's. Which dosen't apply to these cases.

[brownnskinn 0]

[Rhonda your family is in our thoughts a prayers.

Ditto So sorry to hear...check with expedia...they keep sending me emails about airfair specials for $209 bucKs.

[brownnskinn 0]

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE WITH INTERVIEWS COMING UP!! I KNOW EVERYONE SHOULD DO FINE, AND YOU'LL BE TOGETHER SOON!!

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Ditto, ditto!

[Sonshyne 2]

Packet 3 received today!!! UNBELIEVABLE!! Now I really better get my act together!

Congrats

[Sonshyne 2]

Family,

Well your prayers worked. My congresswoman sent me an email today from the embassy and we have a new date for March 27th!!!!!! :dance: I am THRILLED but terrified. I HAVE to get it right this time. If you thought that I was paranoid before the last interview you havent seen nutin yet!!!I will be asking questions like crazy, just answer them if you can and bear with me!!!Ive got to recheck Texasbounds checklist. Thanks for all your support, good wishes and Karma. I know that my family put good in the air for us. LOVE YA!!!! (L)

Karin thats great news I'm glad you received a speedy interview date

The updated interview list :

Upcoming Interviews:

Lovelyjodie 3/6/07 CR-1

Keishino 3/6/07 K1

Susan 3/6/07 ? (Darlene's friend)

TexasBound 3/13/07 K1

Cambutler 3/13/07 CR-1

Sonshyne 3/20/07 K1

Ebony Sean 3/27/07 K1

LovinJA 3/27/07 K1

Ricardo 3/27/07 K1

Hey where's my interview buddy

[Jamaica to CT 0]

Happy (1st) anniversary Mindy and Roy!! (F)

Edited March 3, 2007 by Jamaica to CT

[Jamaica to CT 0]

I like the new 'do denden. Nice pic.

[darlene 0]

Happy Anniversary Mindy and Roy!!! And many, many more.

[finesse 3]

Me and fiance have not had a chance to go through packet three yet over the phone but he mentioned it said something about having to wear his hair low in the passport pictures and for the interview.....and his hair is TALL! Has anyone heard of this or had to cut their hair? seems so ridiculous and irrelevant...

[EBONY_SEAN 1]

congrats.

Okay.

We did NOT get the visa. We didnt even get in for an interview. They didnt let us past the first window. We messed up on some paperwork and now I am kicking myself and crying my eyes out. I cant write anymore now but I will when I get home so no one else makes the same mistakes.

I am so sorry to hear that..... I am new to the forum, and have my interview on the 27th of March. I can only imagine the feelings you are experiencing right now. Although it's hard, know that this too shall pass. It may take a little more time, but you and your SO will be together forever soon. Hang in there!

WE ARE SCHEDULED FOR OUR INERVIEW ON 3/27/07 AND SEAN STILL HAS TO DO HIS MEDICAL AND THE NO IMPEDIMENT FORM. MONEY HAS JUST BEEN SO TIGHT. PLUS HE HAS TO GO ALLL THE WAY TO KINGSTON TO DO ALLL OF IT. WE OPTED NOT TO SPEND A BUNCK OF MONEY ON TRIPS TO AND FROM JAMAICA AND WE DIDNT TALK TOO MUCH ON THE PHONE EITHER. WE WANTED TO HOLD ON TO SOME MONEY NOW IM FEELING LIKE WE ARE GOING TO BE PENALIZED FOR BEING FRUGAL. LACK OF EVIDENCE MAYBE Hmmmmmmm/..........

[EBONY_SEAN 1]

RHODA OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU

FUTUREMRS I AM GLAD YOU ASKED ALL THE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE FORMS AND TAXES CAUSE I SURE HOPE IM DOING THEM RIGHT.

congrats.

Okay.

We did NOT get the visa. We didnt even get in for an interview. They didnt let us past the first window. We messed up on some paperwork and now I am kicking myself and crying my eyes out. I cant write anymore now but I will when I get home so no one else makes the same mistakes.

Even though the instructions said we needed $335 for the interview, they never took any money from Jomo. We didn't need that $335 till we applied for permanent residency here.

Fill out the 157 online too.

I did not have the letter from the bank or employer notarized. I DID get all 3 years of my tax returns notarized.

335 dollars is only for us CR1 Visa applicants ! Not K-1

[BelwinMills 0]

Happy (1st) anniversary Mindy and Roy!! (F)

Ditto

[Ricardo 0]

Happy (1st) anniversary Mindy and Roy!! (F)

Ditto

Ditto Mindy and Roy.

Speaking of taxes, one of our instruction sheets says that they (tax returns) have to be notarized? Did anyone do that? Is it done?

Ebonysean- Make sure he hurrys on the no-impediment and has it expedited. It costs extra, and I know money is tight but its worth it if you can. PM me again if you have any questions. If I can answer them correctly I will. LUCK

[Trinilad 0]

Ok, I have started an Interview CHECK LIST. Please add & or update any requirements that are missing. Im stressed * will feel better if we can support one another & get this pinned on the board to avoid any future delays in this process.

ENSURE THERE ARE @ LEAST 2 COPIES OF ALL DOCUMENTS

K-1 INTERVIEW CHECKLIST

INTERVIEW LETTER

DS 156 FILLED OUT ONLINE WITH BARCODE (2 COPIES)

DS156 K filled out online (no barcode) basically just typed in (2 copies)

DS-157 filled out online (no barcode) typed in (2 copies)

Passport – valid longer than 6 months of fiancee & you.

Photos- Passport 6 full frontal

Birth certificate- Certified copies of fiancée & you.

Police Certificate- valid for 1 year

Divorce Decree- if was married before must be certified copy

No Impediment Form- Received from Registrar Generals office

I-134- Affidavit of Support—Notarized,

3 years tax statements with W-2s or 1099’s (if self employed)

Current bank statements (monthly statements back a year)

Bank letter- from bank providing acct date, average balance, deposit history

Employment letter

Pay stubs

Medical Examination-completed no paperwork to take to interview, Embassy should have file

Application Fee- $100 bring receipt from Paymaster to Embassy @ interview

DS-230 Part I filled out online (no barcode)

DS-230 Part II filled out online (no barcode)

Proof of Relationship- telephone records, letters, cards, emails, photos.

You will need a copies of your previous marriage certificate.

I had a file of all originals (they might ask to see the original), 1 set of copies for interview, and the 2nd set

Checklist update (?)

Our instructions, which are from October, say that the taxes have to be notarized as well. They do ask for bank statements but no time period. All financial records have to be less than 6 months old. Lets keep on checking and double checking.

I just called the IRS today and asked for a Certified Tax Transcript for the last 3 years. I explained that it was for immigration, and the agent said they send transcripts out all the time on IRS letterhead and that would be sufficient for immigration. She didn't know about the "certified" part. She said I should get it in regular US mail in 7-10 days.... I have copies of my 1040's, and my W2's for the last 3 years. How do you go about notarizing or certifying them????

I have bank statements for the last 12 months, and will be getting a notarized letter from my credit union stating the date my account was opened, and my current balance...... These are alot of hoops to jump through.... I know it will be worth it.... but if you have my bank statements, why do you need a notarized letter from the bank??? Just venting....

Phone Number to IRS: 800-829-1040

Be careful when requesting the certified tax returns. Just ask the agent for transcripts of your tax return for the past 3 years. That is really what they are looking for when they say certified copies. IRS reps have a habit of thinking it is something else and send you a copy of your transcript on IRS letterhead that is not exactly wht they are looking for.

In respect to the bank statement, from my experirnce , if your income is over the treshold it would not be a big issue. Get copies of your statements for the past year and then get a letter from the bank on letter head telling current balance and date account opened. Banks do not want to do total deposits for the year and all that. If you coud get pay stubs for the year, walk with those also. Rule of thumb and i say this all the time. If you have a bona fide relationship, you need not be scared. Do not second guess yourself. The peopole at the embassy are not monsters despite what they do. they are looking for fraud. Your relationship is solid you just have to go in there and let them see that. I wend 4 months ago with a book of evidence and went right back out with it. Do not go in there scared. Just be confident and do not oversell.

[Trinilad 0]

To all those heading to interviews, best of luck. I will share with you that it is a lot simpler than we make it. Do not be afraid. When you have a relationship that is solid, it is going to go well and it will show. I would advise you just to be very organized. Get an accordian folder the night before. Label it and put your evidence in order. When you get to that window, do not funble and give them excactly what they ask for. Let them give you back what they do not need.

I had 4 friends go through this recently and I told them a lil secret that worked. For those going to an interview, it may not help cause it is too late. When you are submitting your I- 129 application, get a hard cover file with accro fasteners. It has about 4 tabs. label each one with the info in sections including proof of relationship. You have heard people say you do not need the proof at the application stage, I say hogwash. When your interview date comes, that interviewer is going to go through your folder before he/ she calls you. If you have all the proof, the interview will go simple because between the application and the interview you are not going to have much to add. Walk with the info anyway. The person who interviewed my fiance told her that they do not like to have to get information out of you. If the US fiance has already given them info, then all they will do is verify that info with the Jamaican applicant. When they have nothing to look at, then they need to make an on the spot assesment and that is where the doubth comes in. I had 1 friend who did not follow my advice and had a very difficult interview. 3 out of 4 sounds like a pattern to me.

Ok. My 1 min comment for the month.

For those of you now going. By this time you should be confident in your info. When you arrive in the embassy, leave the doubts outside and go in there and be confident. Trust me, self doubt is a killer and you just have to know it will go right.