Stand alone I-130 for stepchild(ren)

[lovejamaica 1]

I got an apt early october. my step kids in jamaica will go take the medical monday morning. god willing this will be a fast end to this long expensive stressful process. I will keep you guys informed. So we can be support for each other.

[Jamaicagyaldat 1]

I got an apt early october. my step kids in jamaica will go take the medical monday morning. god willing this will be a fast end to this long expensive stressful process. I will keep you guys informed. So we can be support for each other.

YEAH GIRL VERY GOOD! I hope so... i just set up the medical for Oct 2 for my step daughter. I hope it all goes well. Pass any info to me you have!! : ) GOOD LUCK

Received interview date for Oct 18 email received yesterday. My husband was excited. Already made appointment to do the medical.

Congrats to luvwtrNamy and jamaicagyaldat!

YAH good deal! Congrats and thank you. We all are going around the same time!

[Jamaicagyaldat 1]

Congrats to luvwtrNamy and jamaicagyaldat!

So happy for the both of you - that's pretty neat you have dates so close together

jamaicagyaldat - Is this link helpful at all? http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3830.html

No it only pertains to NVC. No fun at all. Well I send 4 passport pics to medical so maybe thats how they do it now..they go to the medical appt and not kingston. Oh well I will just have her take like 6 more! LOL

[beejay 123]

No it only pertains to NVC. No fun at all. Well I send 4 passport pics to medical so maybe thats how they do it now..they go to the medical appt and not kingston. Oh well I will just have her take like 6 more! LOL

It's a link that allows you to download embassy specific documents for the interview. Some countries provide better info than others. When I looked at the Kingston they were just documents for obtaining the police record, so I guess not very helpful to you. Oh well.

I'm sure you already looked but the embassy info page here does say 4 photos for the medical and 4 for the interview. http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Jamaica&cty=Kingstone

No matter how many they say you need it always ends up being a different number. I had the the kid's mother send me the passport photos electronically so that I can just keep printing as needed. I will be bringing quite a few with me when we go for the interview so we will be prepared for whatever number they throw at us.

[dancehallquana 5]

congrats luv, lovejamaica, jamaicagyal and velrich!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

you guys are there, you're FINALLY there.. so happy for your families!!!!

beejay, sorry that NVC has you stuck.. i pray you get outta there soon..

[dancehallquana 5]

I got an apt early october. my step kids in jamaica will go take the medical monday morning. god willing this will be a fast end to this long expensive stressful process. I will keep you guys informed. So we can be support for each other.

it will be!! i know its draining though.. i cant wait to give these ppl at NVC their monies even though it will be with a clenched fist LOL..ughhhhh..

[sancruz 26]

Congrats to everyone that finally got interview dates! So excited for you guys. Cant wait until that is me. I have been calling NVC everyday to check to see if they have our case yet. Got approval on the 11th and they are telling me it could be 30 days. I will keep checking everyday! Cant wait until you guys finally have your interviews so you can shed some light for us who are waiting. Hope everything goes well for all of you.

[beejay 123]

beejay, sorry that NVC has you stuck.. i pray you get outta there soon..

Thanks quana

I'm hoping you hear something soon. At least you got that RFE out of the way, what a pain!

[luvwtrNamy 2]

Thanks for the good wishe everyone. Sending approval vibes and wishes to everyone.

[Jamaicagyaldat 1]

It's a link that allows you to download embassy specific documents for the interview. Some countries provide better info than others. When I looked at the Kingston they were just documents for obtaining the police record, so I guess not very helpful to you. Oh well.

I'm sure you already looked but the embassy info page here does say 4 photos for the medical and 4 for the interview. http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Jamaica&cty=Kingstone

No matter how many they say you need it always ends up being a different number. I had the the kid's mother send me the passport photos electronically so that I can just keep printing as needed. I will be bringing quite a few with me when we go for the interview so we will be prepared for whatever number they throw at us.

MAN what a good idea!!! Never even considered that!!! Thanks for the idea!

[beejay 123]

MAN what a good idea!!! Never even considered that!!! Thanks for the idea!

I also used the photo tool on the DOS website to make sure the dimensions were correct

Direct link photo tool

Main page with photo tool link

It's saved my sanity as far as worrying about having enough pictures.

[Jamaicagyaldat 1]

I also used the photo tool on the DOS website to make sure the dimensions were correct

Direct link photo tool

Main page with photo tool link

It's saved my sanity as far as worrying about having enough pictures.

HEY does anyone know...

I just lost my mom and I am not really up to going to the Embassy with my step-daughter. My husband (her dad) would just go in my place. I sent an email to the Embassy but I have not heard anything. Do you think that would be a problem?

[velrich 50]

HEY does anyone know...

I just lost my mom and I am not really up to going to the Embassy with my step-daughter. My husband (her dad) would just go in my place. I sent an email to the Embassy but I have not heard anything. Do you think that would be a problem?

No problem at all. Its her parent and they love when parents turn up.

[beejay 123]

HEY does anyone know...

I just lost my mom and I am not really up to going to the Embassy with my step-daughter. My husband (her dad) would just go in my place. I sent an email to the Embassy but I have not heard anything. Do you think that would be a problem?

It's understandable why you would not be up for going. The parent-child relationship (as you know) must be proven between the child and her father, so it certainly isn't going to harm your case by sending your husband. It also is not a requirement that the petitioner be there, as you may recall meeting isn't even one of the conditions for a stepparent to petition a stepchild.

I think her current guardian (sorry I can't remember who that is) could also take her to the interview but whether this would be advisable might be a question for the other Jamaica filers.

Take your time to heal

[cgayle 1]

Hi Quana!

Exciting and scary is right Excited for my husband and I - worried how the kids will adjust. I was really focused on trying to get the kids here by Sept. for school but I just don't think that's going to happen. I'm pretty sure we're going to have a DNA test (though we're not there yet) as my husband isn't listed on the BC so our new goal is by the end of the year.