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

[BelwinMills 0]

So I'm here trying to get my 3 month year old niece to go to bed. Then my cell phone went off b/c I recv'd a message to check my hotmail acct. I first didn't move but when I looked at my phone it said CRIS...I talking screaming and my sister first asked me what was wrong. I said I just got approved. She was like "hold on" first check the email so I did. I gave her the baby and rushed over and guess what............................

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The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: WAC07xxxxxxxx

Application Type: I130 , IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On April 3, 2007, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130

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Congrats Anna I know you have been waiting forever

The next step is to call NVC phone number in 2 weeks to see if they have gotten your case.

Then you need to Send in the DS form in and AOS in you can use James shortcut and make a bar code with your case number KNG2007XXX on it and send it in. This will save you like 3 weeks. If you need anything holler.

[BelwinMills 0]

Nyseness,

AAAGGGHHHH!!! I am so happy for you!!!!! I was just gettin ready to turn off my computer, but I decided to check on the Yardies and I just saw your post. And how long did it take? Like a month or so? OMG I am so happy. I seriously might go to sleep with a smile on my face because I am so happy. Finally someone is making progress around here. Congratulations!!!

Girl...I wish it's been 3 months. I think my call to the congressman really made a difference.

I agree with the congressman helped my CR1 go through fast. He didnt do my K3 and that took like almost 6 months to get approved.

[BelwinMills 0]

She is going to notarize my taxes from 03-05 and my I-864 form anything else I need notarized? Thanks ladies.

I don't think you need your taxes notarized.....for them to be (properly) notarized "she" would have had to be present when you signed your taxes for 2005. Notarizing them "after the fact" is a no-no.

I actually did have my previous tax returns notarized. I took them to a pharmacy in Mo Bay and the pharmacist notarized my signature. All I did was sign and date them, again, in a different spot and she notarized them. No problems with that.

okay then I will get them notarized better to be on the safe side. Since I have no work on Friday I want to get it all done. I thought I do it over Spring Break right I went out with friends LOL.

[BelwinMills 0]

I have FOUR days off this weekend for the Easter holiday I can't wait. What is everyone doing this weekend? My mom is taking me and sis to a spa for the day on Saturday And I told Tony we would go shopping at some outlet stores about 90 miles from us - I put aside some income tax money for it.

Wish I had my tax money sounds like fun. I haven't been shopping forever.

I have a four day weekend hanging with my family of 35 people and growing on Sunday. Easter hunting with all the litlle cousins and my niece. My best friend from Evanston is coming to our family get together and then we are going to see 2 cheap movies at the matinee on Monday. She picks one and I pick one. We don't have the same taste. Like she loves Borat and I hated it. It was too much when the guys hoped on each other naked. Anyways I will have to see what good movies are out.

[JaEnglishGirl 34]

Girl you making me hungry!! I used to eat tripe and beans often but can't find anyone to cook it like JA. I don't know how to so my mom cook it for me. I also love cow foot w/ butter beans and my grandma used to make the best chicken foot soup!!!!

Tripe and Beans

INGREDIENTS :

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 can butter beans (you can also use fresh, just boil them until tender)

• 1 chopped onion

• 1 pound tripe

• 1 sprig thyme

• 2 stalks scallions

• .25 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 ounce margarine,

• 6 pimento grains

• 1 tablespoon flour Spinners

• 5 cup flour water to mix

Browning as required

METHOD:

Cut tripe into 1 inch pieces

Add tripe to water with half the season & cook till tender

Make spinner (small dumplings) and add

Add the rest of the seasoning along with the margarine and cook for 10 mins

Add butter beans and make sure flame is turned down low...

Mix the tablespoon flour with .25 cup water till smooth and add to pot.

Add & cool for 5 min

[JaEnglishGirl 34]

Hey VJ Family!

I got in last night from Jamaica and felt a serious sense of sadness pulling up in my driveway without my honey! The trip was extremely successful, we got approved for the visa, I got to know his family a lot better, and my daughter was able to spend time with my honey to develop a relationship with him prior to him coming here. I was hoping that he would be able to come back with us, but our interview was on 3/27 and of course the visa didn't come in time.... based on all that I have read, and the experience Texas Bound is having, I don't expect him before the beginning of May.... which is probably for the best, because I have some preparations to make....

Ok... I've been gone for over a week, so I've read all of the posts to catch up.... so, I will first describe my experience with the interview, and then would like to comment on some topics discussed....

Our interview was very straight forward, no nastiness like what Ricardo faced! Section A she asked for all of the documents.... didn't specify which documents, and because of everyone else posting their experiences, I was prepared with all of my documents, from the 157, 157K, 230 Pt. 1 &2, Affidavit of support, all supporting financial documentation, Notarized letter of intent from me, his No-Impediment, Police Record, Birth Certificate, Passport Photos, Receipt from paymaster..... everything was in an envelope in a logical order. So when she asked for it, I pulled it out and handed it to her. She went through everything, checking off on her list as she looked at the paperwork. No Problem....

Then at the next window they took his fingerprints.... no problem. Third window.... interview. The lady asked him basic questions about me, asked him to write my name, and asked to see pictures.... no problem. It was nothing like what I had prepared myself for... I think it just boils down to who you get as the interviewer.... and being prepared for anything!After the interview, we were able to spend a wonderful week together.... no complaints, no problems... his family was so gracious and welcoming (we stayed with his mother). My daughter felt at home, I felt at home, and it was simply paradise!

Now, my issue now is very similar to other posts regarding family acceptance of our SO's. I have an 11 yr. old daughter, and my fiance is 24.... my family is flippin out! I just told them he is coming (they don't know about this process or that we are getting married). They say I don't really know him because I have only been around him in a vacation setting.... I am opening the door for tragedy to occur that could permanently ruin my daughter..... How can I make such an irresponsible decision to bring this young man into my home around my daughter! I am 11 years older than my fiance. To make matters worse, I have not had the best luck with relationships in the past.... I admit that I have rushed into relationships, been in two failed marriages that only lasted 7 months each ( I ended both of them)! I will say for certain however, that nothing has every kept me down, the marriages didn't work, but I kept it moving, and never found myself in a worse off situation. I am very responsible, maintain my own home, bills, and am a damn good mother! My daughter and I are very close and we discuss everything! I understand my family's concern, but am upset that they don't think that I've thought about any of this! All they want to do is focus on my bad decisions in the past. They don't consider that I am grown, responsible, and don't ask anyone for anything.... Not to mention, they don't seem to have any concern for me any other time... no one calls to see if I need anything... if I need any help around the house.... need my grass cut.... but now everyone wants to give input on my choice of a mate!!! I am pissed!

I know that they love me and my daughter and don't want to see us hurt, but they don't know how much they are hurting me right now. I don't want him to come here and on top of all the other issues we will be faced with, have to deal with the nastiness of my family! So, I have decided that he will get an apartment for 3 months when he gets here. That will give he and my daughter time to be totally comfortable with each other (they hit it off fine when they met), and it will give time for my family to get to know him. It will be an additional burden on us financially, but I belive it will be worth it in the long run. I have been searching today for rooms for rent, or apt's to share in my area and have come across a few. So, I am hopeful to have something lined up for him. Also, I will be inquiring about work for him working with a contractor, or Lawn care company so that he can have some income coming in right away (where he gets paid cash for each job he does... there are alot of those types of jobs around). This way he will be busy, and making some money until we get the AOS. I am hoping this plan makes things easier for us. I really understand my family, but I also understand that my fiance is leaving familiar territory, supportive family, and his homeland to be with me. I know that has to be scary and hard, and I want to help make the transition as stress free as possible.....

So thank you to everyone that has shared their experiences.... I wish us all success and happiness!

My take on this is that if you feel that having him stay in his own apartment is best for YOU and your DAUGHTER, then you are definitely doing the right thing.

If on the other hand, you are doing ir BECAUSE OF your family, I would definitely re-think.

Basically, you are a grown woman, YOU know what's best for YOU, do not allow anyone to DECIDE that on YOUR behalf.....

Would ask though, how does your finace feel about living seperately??

Ie, waking up the morning after he gets here in a strange house on his own??

I wish you the best in your journey, I hope the choice you make is the best one

So I'm here trying to get my 3 month year old niece to go to bed. Then my cell phone went off b/c I recv'd a message to check my hotmail acct. I first didn't move but when I looked at my phone it said CRIS...I talking screaming and my sister first asked me what was wrong. I said I just got approved. She was like "hold on" first check the email so I did. I gave her the baby and rushed over and guess what............................

*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: WAC07xxxxxxxx

Application Type: I130 , IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On April 3, 2007, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130

IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow any

instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call

customer service.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status

results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within

the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at

(800) 375-5283.

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov

under Case Status & Processing Dates.

*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.

Sincerely,

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!

Congrats!!!! :dance:

[nannygirl82 0]

I for one will be waiting up until the 90 days to marry Marlon but he wants to marry as soon as he gets here so he will be able to work sooner. I want to wait to be sure I can save a little money for a nice little wedding as well as look for a nicer and bigger apartment.

take the full 90 days!!! that is the best advice i could ever give!!!!!!!!

[Jayandmars 0]

Good morning,

Congrats to Ms Nyseness! Good luck to everyone else.

I called the DMV this morning and asked for info on an international driver's license...explaining that I have a Jamaican on and am here 'visiting' the US. They told me to call AAA. The AAA rep. says that they only issue those to US citizens who want to visit a foreign country. So I call back the DMV who says that they have no clue how to help me. Someone suggested calling a jamaican consulate here in the US. Wish me luck.

On a happier note...I got 2 touches! 1 yesterday and one this morning! They can feel me up all they want. Woo Hoo!

Mars.

[darlene 0]

Good morning,

Congrats to Ms Nyseness! Good luck to everyone else.

I called the DMV this morning and asked for info on an international driver's license...explaining that I have a Jamaican on and am here 'visiting' the US. They told me to call AAA. The AAA rep. says that they only issue those to US citizens who want to visit a foreign country. So I call back the DMV who says that they have no clue how to help me. Someone suggested calling a jamaican consulate here in the US. Wish me luck.

On a happier note...I got 2 touches! 1 yesterday and one this morning! They can feel me up all they want. Woo Hoo!

Mars.

Why would you tell them you are visiting? They tried to do that to my husband saying he needed an international drivers permit. We went back to the registry, got into the learners permit area and it was a bit difficult there because of the 4 forms of ID but we gave her his birth certificate, SS card, passport and they allowed a copy of his AOS NOA1 as something as proof of address. Be persistant....

[LovinJA 0]

Hey VJ Family!

I got in last night from Jamaica and felt a serious sense of sadness pulling up in my driveway without my honey! The trip was extremely successful, we got approved for the visa, I got to know his family a lot better, and my daughter was able to spend time with my honey to develop a relationship with him prior to him coming here. I was hoping that he would be able to come back with us, but our interview was on 3/27 and of course the visa didn't come in time.... based on all that I have read, and the experience Texas Bound is having, I don't expect him before the beginning of May.... which is probably for the best, because I have some preparations to make....

Ok... I've been gone for over a week, so I've read all of the posts to catch up.... so, I will first describe my experience with the interview, and then would like to comment on some topics discussed....

Our interview was very straight forward, no nastiness like what Ricardo faced! Section A she asked for all of the documents.... didn't specify which documents, and because of everyone else posting their experiences, I was prepared with all of my documents, from the 157, 157K, 230 Pt. 1 &2, Affidavit of support, all supporting financial documentation, Notarized letter of intent from me, his No-Impediment, Police Record, Birth Certificate, Passport Photos, Receipt from paymaster..... everything was in an envelope in a logical order. So when she asked for it, I pulled it out and handed it to her. She went through everything, checking off on her list as she looked at the paperwork. No Problem....

Then at the next window they took his fingerprints.... no problem. Third window.... interview. The lady asked him basic questions about me, asked him to write my name, and asked to see pictures.... no problem. It was nothing like what I had prepared myself for... I think it just boils down to who you get as the interviewer.... and being prepared for anything!After the interview, we were able to spend a wonderful week together.... no complaints, no problems... his family was so gracious and welcoming (we stayed with his mother). My daughter felt at home, I felt at home, and it was simply paradise!

Now, my issue now is very similar to other posts regarding family acceptance of our SO's. I have an 11 yr. old daughter, and my fiance is 24.... my family is flippin out! I just told them he is coming (they don't know about this process or that we are getting married). They say I don't really know him because I have only been around him in a vacation setting.... I am opening the door for tragedy to occur that could permanently ruin my daughter..... How can I make such an irresponsible decision to bring this young man into my home around my daughter! I am 11 years older than my fiance. To make matters worse, I have not had the best luck with relationships in the past.... I admit that I have rushed into relationships, been in two failed marriages that only lasted 7 months each ( I ended both of them)! I will say for certain however, that nothing has every kept me down, the marriages didn't work, but I kept it moving, and never found myself in a worse off situation. I am very responsible, maintain my own home, bills, and am a damn good mother! My daughter and I are very close and we discuss everything! I understand my family's concern, but am upset that they don't think that I've thought about any of this! All they want to do is focus on my bad decisions in the past. They don't consider that I am grown, responsible, and don't ask anyone for anything.... Not to mention, they don't seem to have any concern for me any other time... no one calls to see if I need anything... if I need any help around the house.... need my grass cut.... but now everyone wants to give input on my choice of a mate!!! I am pissed!

I know that they love me and my daughter and don't want to see us hurt, but they don't know how much they are hurting me right now. I don't want him to come here and on top of all the other issues we will be faced with, have to deal with the nastiness of my family! So, I have decided that he will get an apartment for 3 months when he gets here. That will give he and my daughter time to be totally comfortable with each other (they hit it off fine when they met), and it will give time for my family to get to know him. It will be an additional burden on us financially, but I belive it will be worth it in the long run. I have been searching today for rooms for rent, or apt's to share in my area and have come across a few. So, I am hopeful to have something lined up for him. Also, I will be inquiring about work for him working with a contractor, or Lawn care company so that he can have some income coming in right away (where he gets paid cash for each job he does... there are alot of those types of jobs around). This way he will be busy, and making some money until we get the AOS. I am hoping this plan makes things easier for us. I really understand my family, but I also understand that my fiance is leaving familiar territory, supportive family, and his homeland to be with me. I know that has to be scary and hard, and I want to help make the transition as stress free as possible.....

So thank you to everyone that has shared their experiences.... I wish us all success and happiness!

My take on this is that if you feel that having him stay in his own apartment is best for YOU and your DAUGHTER, then you are definitely doing the right thing.

If on the other hand, you are doing ir BECAUSE OF your family, I would definitely re-think.

Basically, you are a grown woman, YOU know what's best for YOU, do not allow anyone to DECIDE that on YOUR behalf.....

Would ask though, how does your finace feel about living seperately??

Ie, waking up the morning after he gets here in a strange house on his own??

I wish you the best in your journey, I hope the choice you make is the best one

Thanks.

I have thought about why I came to that decision to make sure it was for the right reasons. And, I talked to my daughter about it. I don't want her to feel that I am forcing my fiance on her. She is used to it just being her and I.... Although she likes him, she did express that she would feel more comfortable being around him a while longer and getting to know him better before he moves in the house with us. So that is the main reason I am doing this. The fact that it will give everyone time to get to know him, and ease the stress.... is a big plus.

I guess I should not have made it sound like it was my decision alone. I of course discussed this extensively with my fiance. He totally understood my reasoning, and agreed that this would be the best course of action for now. The plan is to find someplace within 5 min. of my house, and he will likely spend most of the time here at the house. He doesn't want me to be stressed, he doesn't want my daughter to be uncomfortable, so he totally supports this decision. He is truely wonderful!

I do agree with others that the 3 months is a critical time to get to know one another up close and personal. I believe I can still do that even though he will have a seperate place. We will still spend the majority of our time at our home, and will definitely see each other daily. It will also give him an opportunity to establish friendships. We are not looking for an apt. actually but more of a roommate situation. I found a few yesterday where STRAIGHT men were looking to rent rooms in their condo/house. I have an appt. on Saturday to check out one about 5 min. from me.

[Jayandmars 0]

Why would you tell them you are visiting? They tried to do that to my husband saying he needed an international drivers permit. We went back to the registry, got into the learners permit area and it was a bit difficult there because of the 4 forms of ID but we gave her his birth certificate, SS card, passport and they allowed a copy of his AOS NOA1 as something as proof of address. Be persistant....

I have been there twice before. Despite the contradicting info on their website, they now claim that they cannot issue me a VT license until I have proof that I am a legal resident. NOA2 notwithstanding. They claim that a new law has been passed in VT to that effect. So I am now technically a visitor and going that route. I just need to be able to drive..however that comes about.

Edited April 4, 2007 by Jayandmars

[Minfay 0]

So, I have decided that he will get an apartment for 3 months when he gets here. That will give he and my daughter time to be totally comfortable with each other (they hit it off fine when they met), and it will give time for my family to get to know him

You are the only one who can make this decision -- if you believe it's the right thing to do -- go for it. My personal opinion -- live together. Even though he will be "close" you will not know what it is going to be like until you are together 24 hours a day. If you have read the posts from the "veterans" there is a certain amount of "depression" that could set in -- if he is living someplace by himself it might be a worse situation.....

I have been employed at my job since January 2001 but I am temporary status, meaning no benifits. Will that look bad on my I34?

I don't think it would matter at all -- just as long as you make enough money. It's all about the cash

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

Wow Anna -- how long have you been waiting for this e:mail -- since January 2005.....CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

On a happier note...I got 2 touches! 1 yesterday and one this morning! They can feel me up all they want. Woo Hoo!

:lol: Congrats!

[Texas Bound 0]

Congrats Anna. Hang on for a ride.

[darlene 0]

Why would you tell them you are visiting? They tried to do that to my husband saying he needed an international drivers permit. We went back to the registry, got into the learners permit area and it was a bit difficult there because of the 4 forms of ID but we gave her his birth certificate, SS card, passport and they allowed a copy of his AOS NOA1 as something as proof of address. Be persistant....

I have been there twice before. Despite the contradicting info on their website, they now claim that they cannot issue me a VT license until I have proof that I am a legal resident. NOA2 notwithstanding. They claim that a new law has been passed in VT to that effect. So I am now technically a visitor and going that route. I just need to be able to drive..however that comes about.

Do you have a license from Jamaica? I am not sure if it varies from state to state but there are time limits, usually 6 to 12 month that you can legally drive on it.

[Jayandmars 0]

Do you have a license from Jamaica? I am not sure if it varies from state to state but there are time limits, usually 6 to 12 month that you can legally drive on it.

It must be that no one in their right mind comes to Vermont (except me, go figure). It always appears to me that the person I am in front of has never seen a foreigner in all their lives and has no idea what to do with my situation. I may as well have landed from Mars. No one seems to know if I can drive on a foreign license here.