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

[morantbaygirl 0]

texas bound .......yeah yeah went down there and did the damn thing hope you can bring back ur honey.

Hello my family!!!! I am back in Texas. Unfortunately my sweetie did not get the Airpak info in time to travel back with me!!! This was very frustrating having to leave him again & the fact that I was assured by my interviewer that everything would be in my hands prior to our travel date---which was 7 days later!!! Anyway, I came, I went & I conquered. My trip was stressful due to the waiting with Airpak. But I got what I came for ---an APPROVAL. My interview was very, very UNLIKE any I’ve heard of. It was very professional in all aspects. We arrived at 7:30am, the line was pretty short around 15 people in front of us. I went over his original information he received in the mail---& sure enough there were things I had not seen before –like the request for a right side profile shot of him, notarized I-864 for co sponsor etc. Fyi, someone screwed up our photos we received the night before regarding the side profile shot so we went across the street from the embassy that a.m. & had them re done instantly. It was very early in the a.m. & the Rastas were actually open for business. We went into the compound and were advised to put our names on the back of our photos. We were given a slip of paper that gave instructions for Visa Pick up – Airpak. We were told to sign the DS 230 (the requestor did not say part I—which could have been confusing to many), but you only sign part I & once inside in front of the embassy interviewer you sign part II. They let you in by groups according to your times so we waited a bit outside on the benches. We were pretty comfortable as we played tic tac toe like kids & laughed & talked. I mean at this point this was the day we waited for & were ready. Once inside they have 3 separate sections. 1st section they called my sweetie to the window for fingerprints & also took his photo. 2nd section rude- pushy lady asked for our paperwork. I asked her which ones did she want, & she curtly stated Do you not know what you need to turn in, you can sit down if you are not ready?, I responded patiently, calmly & professionally, Iam ready & continued to pull my paperwork out, according to the way I had them filed in my binder. I started to give her the list. It was soooooo evident she did not know what to ask me for ---no list or anything because as I was pulling the documents out someone walked up to her & gave her my original packet & was talking to her. After that person left she began reading off what was needed. She even forgot to ask for the DS 157 (as my interviewer later asked for it). Next Section 3 -----we sat up front & listened as other people were drilled!!!!! It was unbelievable how they truly question some of them. It is so evident that some were borderline fraudulent & un prepared.

She said to me that my information packet had quite a bit of info & was one of the biggest. I thanked her for the compliment. She also asked me what my binder was that I had & I advised her “This was more evidence for proof of relationship.” She said you are prepared & I said “Yes, this is the day & purpose of my application.” We were interviewed together, & were asked only a few questions. They asked me what do I do for a living. Do I have any children? They asked him why he loved me; where do I live, do I have a large family, how many sisters do I have? That was pretty much it. She was soooo friendly & accommodating. She asked me for 2006 taxes (I had already submitted 2005 to Section II lady which reflected majority of Business income). She said she just wanted to make sure I was over the poverty line & stated that my 2006 would likely be easier to read. I supplied it to her & advised her that I attempted to give 06 to the other lady & she did not want it. She did not ask for new evidence, photos, I-864, nothing. That is it, approved. I spoke to her about the time frame for release of the passport & she stated that there would not be a problem because she would have them printed the next day & should be ready by Friday. -------------- Didn’t happen though. Oh well. As many before me have said, have all of your paperwork ready & you will succeed. I will give you the same advice I gave my sweetie “They will try to rush you, don’t feel pressured just give them everything at your pace, you take control & be confident” Thank you all fellow board members for your guidance.

I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU AND YOUR HONEY CONGRATS

[Minfay 0]

Unfortunately my sweetie did not get the Airpak info in time to travel back with me!!!

Congratulations!! When is he coming???

[LovinJA 0]

texas bound .......yeah yeah went down there and did the damn thing hope you can bring back ur honey.

Hello my family!!!! I am back in Texas. Unfortunately my sweetie did not get the Airpak info in time to travel back with me!!! This was very frustrating having to leave him again & the fact that I was assured by my interviewer that everything would be in my hands prior to our travel date---which was 7 days later!!! Anyway, I came, I went & I conquered. My trip was stressful due to the waiting with Airpak. But I got what I came for ---an APPROVAL. My interview was very, very UNLIKE any I’ve heard of. It was very professional in all aspects. We arrived at 7:30am, the line was pretty short around 15 people in front of us. I went over his original information he received in the mail---& sure enough there were things I had not seen before –like the request for a right side profile shot of him, notarized I-864 for co sponsor etc. Fyi, someone screwed up our photos we received the night before regarding the side profile shot so we went across the street from the embassy that a.m. & had them re done instantly. It was very early in the a.m. & the Rastas were actually open for business. We went into the compound and were advised to put our names on the back of our photos. We were given a slip of paper that gave instructions for Visa Pick up – Airpak. We were told to sign the DS 230 (the requestor did not say part I—which could have been confusing to many), but you only sign part I & once inside in front of the embassy interviewer you sign part II. They let you in by groups according to your times so we waited a bit outside on the benches. We were pretty comfortable as we played tic tac toe like kids & laughed & talked. I mean at this point this was the day we waited for & were ready. Once inside they have 3 separate sections. 1st section they called my sweetie to the window for fingerprints & also took his photo. 2nd section rude- pushy lady asked for our paperwork. I asked her which ones did she want, & she curtly stated Do you not know what you need to turn in, you can sit down if you are not ready?, I responded patiently, calmly & professionally, Iam ready & continued to pull my paperwork out, according to the way I had them filed in my binder. I started to give her the list. It was soooooo evident she did not know what to ask me for ---no list or anything because as I was pulling the documents out someone walked up to her & gave her my original packet & was talking to her. After that person left she began reading off what was needed. She even forgot to ask for the DS 157 (as my interviewer later asked for it). Next Section 3 -----we sat up front & listened as other people were drilled!!!!! It was unbelievable how they truly question some of them. It is so evident that some were borderline fraudulent & un prepared.

She said to me that my information packet had quite a bit of info & was one of the biggest. I thanked her for the compliment. She also asked me what my binder was that I had & I advised her “This was more evidence for proof of relationship.” She said you are prepared & I said “Yes, this is the day & purpose of my application.” We were interviewed together, & were asked only a few questions. They asked me what do I do for a living. Do I have any children? They asked him why he loved me; where do I live, do I have a large family, how many sisters do I have? That was pretty much it. She was soooo friendly & accommodating. She asked me for 2006 taxes (I had already submitted 2005 to Section II lady which reflected majority of Business income). She said she just wanted to make sure I was over the poverty line & stated that my 2006 would likely be easier to read. I supplied it to her & advised her that I attempted to give 06 to the other lady & she did not want it. She did not ask for new evidence, photos, I-864, nothing. That is it, approved. I spoke to her about the time frame for release of the passport & she stated that there would not be a problem because she would have them printed the next day & should be ready by Friday. -------------- Didn’t happen though. Oh well. As many before me have said, have all of your paperwork ready & you will succeed. I will give you the same advice I gave my sweetie “They will try to rush you, don’t feel pressured just give them everything at your pace, you take control & be confident” Thank you all fellow board members for your guidance.

Congratulations!!! I am sorry to hear the visa was not provided in time though! I hope he gets it soon!

Your description of your experience is very conforting. I have wanted to believe that as long as I have everything in order, we will be fine. And your experience has confirmed that. I am so happy that everything went smoothly for you.

Question:

Would you suggest I have a packet to hand off to the person in the 2nd section? Packet including DS 156, 156K, 157, 230Pt. 1 & 2, I134 and supporting evidence(taxes, letter from bank and employer, paystubs, bank statements, divorce decree, 401K info., No Impediment, Police Certificate, Passport Photos, Birth Certificate (fiance), Passport (fiance).

Then just keep evidence of relationship for interviewer?

I want to make this as easy as possible and don't want to have to pull papers out of my file while standing at the window.

Congrats again!!!!

[Texas Bound 0]

Congratulations!!! I am sorry to hear the visa was not provided in time though! I hope he gets it soon!

Your description of your experience is very conforting. I have wanted to believe that as long as I have everything in order, we will be fine. And your experience has confirmed that. I am so happy that everything went smoothly for you.

Question:

Would you suggest I have a packet to hand off to the person in the 2nd section? Packet including DS 156, 156K, 157, 230Pt. 1 & 2, I134 and supporting evidence(taxes, letter from bank and employer, paystubs, bank statements, divorce decree, 401K info., No Impediment, Police Certificate, Passport Photos, Birth Certificate (fiance), Passport (fiance).

Then just keep evidence of relationship for interviewer?

I want to make this as easy as possible and don't want to have to pull papers out of my file while standing at the window.

Congrats again!!!!

I would just have all the papers available to hand over. Heck I was more organized than she was. funny. Just be ready to hand to her as she asks for them just as I did. You know what they didnt even look or ask for my recent bank info, or recent paystubs .......

[Texas Bound 0]

Unfortunately my sweetie did not get the Airpak info in time to travel back with me!!!

Congratulations!! When is he coming???

Hopefully next weekend. Im not booking again until he says he has it in his hand, this has already cost me a small fortune to cancel. Plus, I was going to use my miles for one portion from JFK, & now I cant do that!!! It did feel good being able to say, Ill see you next week though.

[Yaads 0]

Unfortunately my sweetie did not get the Airpak info in time to travel back with me!!!

Congratulations!! When is he coming???

Hopefully next weekend. Im not booking again until he says he has it in his hand, this has already cost me a small fortune to cancel. Plus, I was going to use my miles for one portion from JFK, & now I cant do that!!! It did feel good being able to say, Ill see you next week though.

Congratulations! That is one of the best feelings isn't it

Edited March 21, 2007 by Jme3584

[Yaads 0]

Hi Dee! Hope everything is going well in your camp! How are your kids doing?

Kids are doing well, thanks for asking. They are on spring break now , we are going to Branson, Mo. in a couple of days, for few days. All is well here, taking it one day at a time. Still awaiting green card approval. I am optimistic that we should have an approval by the end of the month, or at least hear something. We were told we should have a response to our last inqury within 30 days. Our EAD should come in a couple of weeks. Pending approval hubby has two jobs waiting on him He's been on two job interviews, he claims went rather well, one of which wanted him to start right away Other wise he's has been busy repainting our townhouse back to its original color and training to become a financial planner/representative for Prime America (they already have him convensed there is no talking him out of it ...that keeps him very busy, he's gotten quite a few folk signed up already. We are moving to a much smaller townhouse where we will save 1/2 what we are paying in rent now. Well be able to buy our dream house in a couple of years. I am busy with the kids and started back with classes this week so I don't have time for too much of anything. I'm real over due for a real vacation.

And how are things with you?

Glad to hear things are going well. I love Branson! I went there a couple times as a kid/teen when I would go visit my grandparents in Independence. Haven't been there for a LONG time tho. Good luck with the move. I bet that will be nice saving the money. I am looking to move somewhere too. Cheap but that will let the dog come too. So hard to find somewhere that will let you have a dog. I just can't imagine having to part :sad: Other than that I am starting a new job on Monday It seems like a great place to work. The pay could be better but it will be great experience and it is a laidback type of atmosphere. The hours are good too. So keep your fingers crossed and say a little prayer that it all works out. Let me tell you the job hunt SUCKS and I am so glad to have finally got something. It is amazing to me how many qualifications and requirements they want you to have even a degree for a job that pays $9-10 an hour! Crazy The economy here just sucks I tell ya.

Edited March 21, 2007 by Jme3584

[jlvr 1]

Unfortunately my sweetie did not get the Airpak info in time to travel back with me!!!

Congratulations!! When is he coming???

Hopefully next weekend. Im not booking again until he says he has it in his hand, this has already cost me a small fortune to cancel. Plus, I was going to use my miles for one portion from JFK, & now I cant do that!!! It did feel good being able to say, Ill see you next week though.

Congratulations, I am so happy for you. I know you can't wait until he gets here.

[jlvr 1]

Got an email back from the embassy, they have received our case!!!

They addressed the email "Dear Sirs"

The email also said that DS230 has not been returned, so there was no status and no interview set. I wonder if they've even sent out the packet? I think I'm going to have my fiance try to bring them DS230 regardless. Do you think that would work? I don't want to mess around and wait for them, especially if the packet might get lost or misdirected.

[BelwinMills 0]

Congrats Texas Bound Well done!

[BelwinMills 0]

I just got my ticket to Jamaica. Going on Air Jamaica because it is the fastest and I need to make it to Kingston that night. May my plane not be delayed dear lord. One time it was delayed 7 hours ouch

I just put Roy on that flight this morning -- he is going to JA for a week. I have been watching their times out of O'Hare this past week and they have been leaving an average of 5 minutes early. You should have no problems. Are you also flying from MoBay to Kingston? It's such a funny flight. By the time you get up in the air you are already getting ready to come back down -- it's only like 83 miles across the island.....

My last trip the Air Jamaica flight was delayed for 6 hours and we had to fly to Kingston to pick up our plane. It was so fast. The Kingston airport is the tiniest airport I have ever seen.

I hope that is thecase when I leave 5 mins ahead. The plane I took last spring break was broke. We started to fly in the air and all of us said the plane sounded funny. They turned around and went back to OHare. It was scary if they wouldn't of caught the problem they said we would of been toast.

Mindy it must be quiet all by yourself. What are you going to do with your free time?

[Ricardo 0]

I just got my ticket to Jamaica. Going on Air Jamaica because it is the fastest and I need to make it to Kingston that night. May my plane not be delayed dear lord. One time it was delayed 7 hours ouch

I just put Roy on that flight this morning -- he is going to JA for a week. I have been watching their times out of O'Hare this past week and they have been leaving an average of 5 minutes early. You should have no problems. Are you also flying from MoBay to Kingston? It's such a funny flight. By the time you get up in the air you are already getting ready to come back down -- it's only like 83 miles across the island.....

My last trip the Air Jamaica flight was delayed for 6 hours and we had to fly to Kingston to pick up our plane. It was so fast. The Kingston airport is the tiniest airport I have ever seen.

I hope that is thecase when I leave 5 mins ahead. The plane I took last spring break was broke. We started to fly in the air and all of us said the plane sounded funny. They turned around and went back to OHare. It was scary if they wouldn't of caught the problem they said we would of been toast.

Mindy it must be quiet all by yourself. What are you going to do with your free time?

TEXASBOUND CONGRATS!!!! :dance:

Thanks for the low down. One, question: so did they ask for those profile shots or not? It seems frightening to me that the YOU knew more than the woman at the window. It is so arbitrary depending on who you get and what THEY know or dont know. Hope that your man gets the visa in hand quickly. Where does he live? I think that is a strong factor in how quickly one gets it.

Belwinmills - Now all you have to do is countdown the days!

[Ricardo 0]

I just got my ticket to Jamaica. Going on Air Jamaica because it is the fastest and I need to make it to Kingston that night. May my plane not be delayed dear lord. One time it was delayed 7 hours ouch

I just put Roy on that flight this morning -- he is going to JA for a week. I have been watching their times out of O'Hare this past week and they have been leaving an average of 5 minutes early. You should have no problems. Are you also flying from MoBay to Kingston? It's such a funny flight. By the time you get up in the air you are already getting ready to come back down -- it's only like 83 miles across the island.....

My last trip the Air Jamaica flight was delayed for 6 hours and we had to fly to Kingston to pick up our plane. It was so fast. The Kingston airport is the tiniest airport I have ever seen.

I hope that is thecase when I leave 5 mins ahead. The plane I took last spring break was broke. We started to fly in the air and all of us said the plane sounded funny. They turned around and went back to OHare. It was scary if they wouldn't of caught the problem they said we would of been toast.

Mindy it must be quiet all by yourself. What are you going to do with your free time?

TEXASBOUND CONGRATS!!!! :dance:

Thanks for the low down. One, question: so did they ask for those profile shots or not? It seems frightening to me that the YOU knew more than the woman at the window. It is so arbitrary depending on who you get and what THEY know or dont know. Hope that your man gets the visa in hand quickly. Where does he live? I think that is a strong factor in how quickly one gets it.

Belwinmills - Now all you have to do is countdown the days!

:dance: :dance: Just heard from Sonshyne! VISA APPROVED!!!!!!!! :dance:

[Shemmy 4]

:dance: :dance: Just heard from Sonshyne! VISA APPROVED!!!!!!!! :dance:

Congrats

[BelwinMills 0]

:dance: :dance: Just heard from Sonshyne! VISA APPROVED!!!!!!!! :dance:

Congrats

Ditto Congrats Pam :dancing: Have a safe trip home!