Yardies, at home and a farrin'

[nannygirl82 0]

ok so to give a little more update on the whole mew check...

my lawyer e-maile me back and this is what he said

Hi Shuana,

This shouldn't affect you at all. I have not heard or received any notice that they would recall all approved K1 visa's. It hasn't come up on my radar yet.

then he called me and we talked and he said he called and checked the USCIS page top to bottom and couldn't find anything...so I hope this won't happen..i think i would just cry

[Yaads 0]

ok so to give a little more update on the whole mew check...

my lawyer e-maile me back and this is what he said

Hi Shuana,

This shouldn't affect you at all. I have not heard or received any notice that they would recall all approved K1 visa's. It hasn't come up on my radar yet.

then he called me and we talked and he said he called and checked the USCIS page top to bottom and couldn't find anything...so I hope this won't happen..i think i would just cry

From what I have been reading it seems to have affected a lot of people.

I hope what your lawyer said is true...but let me warn you...most lawyers don't know much and they will tell you whatever you want to hear to keep you quiet. I have heard it numerous times here on VJ and have personal first hand experience Just be prepared for anything...the visa journey is heartless sometimes.

check out THIS thread.

[nyseness 0]

Did anyone see Prison Break Monday. I missed it and I wanna know what happened. Last episode I watched dude went ballistic and was about to take the warden hostage..

Girl, yes I did. I taped and had to watch it twice b/c it was so good!!! That is the ONLY show that give me wired up when it come on. I'm too busy jumping up and down to see what's going to happen next. The other day I was watching it w/my mom and she told me I have completely lost it...lol...I was CRACKING up... Here's the link where you can read about it www.tvguide.com

[Shemmy 4]

ok so to give a little more update on the whole mew check...

my lawyer e-maile me back and this is what he said

Hi Shuana,

This shouldn't affect you at all. I have not heard or received any notice that they would recall all approved K1 visa's. It hasn't come up on my radar yet.

then he called me and we talked and he said he called and checked the USCIS page top to bottom and couldn't find anything...so I hope this won't happen..i think i would just cry

I also called visa services here and they said it there are no changes in Caribbean countries, not yet anyway. But who knows because I think USCIS and the State Department have communication problems.

[Yaads 0]

ok so to give a little more update on the whole mew check...

my lawyer e-maile me back and this is what he said

Hi Shuana,

This shouldn't affect you at all. I have not heard or received any notice that they would recall all approved K1 visa's. It hasn't come up on my radar yet.

then he called me and we talked and he said he called and checked the USCIS page top to bottom and couldn't find anything...so I hope this won't happen..i think i would just cry

I also called visa services here and they said it there are no changes in Caribbean countries, not yet anyway. But who knows because I think USCIS and the State Department have communication problems.

Well hopefully that is true. I just saw a girl have her fiance's interview cancelled 3 days before it was to take place and he is from Israel. Someone made a good point in the thread that the law is for USC MEN and foreign WOMEN yet they were affected. Doesn't make any sense.

Hey Shemanya~ You work for the DOS right? I know you don't work in the visa section but I was just curious what it would take to work as an immigration officer? What kind of training/schooling? Do you know if it pays good? I was joking around with someone that I should become an IO after all this and they asked me some of those questions and got me thinking. Do you (or anyone else) have any idea?

[Shemmy 4]

ok so to give a little more update on the whole mew check...

my lawyer e-maile me back and this is what he said

Hi Shuana,

This shouldn't affect you at all. I have not heard or received any notice that they would recall all approved K1 visa's. It hasn't come up on my radar yet.

then he called me and we talked and he said he called and checked the USCIS page top to bottom and couldn't find anything...so I hope this won't happen..i think i would just cry

I also called visa services here and they said it there are no changes in Caribbean countries, not yet anyway. But who knows because I think USCIS and the State Department have communication problems.

Well hopefully that is true. I just saw a girl have her fiance's interview cancelled 3 days before it was to take place and he is from Israel. Someone made a good point in the thread that the law is for USC MEN and foreign WOMEN yet they were affected. Doesn't make any sense.

Hey Shemanya~ You work for the DOS right? I know you don't work in the visa section but I was just curious what it would take to work as an immigration officer? What kind of training/schooling? Do you know if it pays good? I was joking around with someone that I should become an IO after all this and they asked me some of those questions and got me thinking. Do you (or anyone else) have any idea?

It's funny you asked because we were just hiring for visa specialists here in DC - civil service. I remember seeing one of the qualifications was knowledge of Immigration laws. I'm sure we all qualify. The grades were low so they were probably training positions. I can try to get a copy of the announcement. Some positions start off GS-7 which starts off 36,671 and can go up to GS -12 - 84,559.

Counselor officers (who interviewed us in Kingston) are mostly foreign service officers which you have to take an entry test to join. It's only given once a year. It's extensive training and travelling because you'll move every two to three years to different Embassies. You have to learn the language of the country in most posts. Most people love the foreign service because you basically live overseas for free. The government will provide housing, childcare or schooling for your children and even hire your spouse.

I believe the best way to come in is civil service. There are opportunities to live overseas if you want. One of my friends is going to Trinidad for two years as a secretary. Let me know if you want more information.

Oh yeah - Immigration officers (people who work for USCIS) are hired through Department of Homeland Security. Go to their website.

Edited May 11, 2006 by sjb1221

[nannygirl82 0]

ok so to give a little more update on the whole mew check...

my lawyer e-maile me back and this is what he said

Hi Shuana,

This shouldn't affect you at all. I have not heard or received any notice that they would recall all approved K1 visa's. It hasn't come up on my radar yet.

then he called me and we talked and he said he called and checked the USCIS page top to bottom and couldn't find anything...so I hope this won't happen..i think i would just cry

I also called visa services here and they said it there are no changes in Caribbean countries, not yet anyway. But who knows because I think USCIS and the State Department have communication problems.

i'm going to cry...i feel like we are close to the end only for it to go back to the begining again...i hope it is not for the carriben countries yet....

[Jonesie 1]

ok so to give a little more update on the whole mew check...

my lawyer e-maile me back and this is what he said

Hi Shuana,

This shouldn't affect you at all. I have not heard or received any notice that they would recall all approved K1 visa's. It hasn't come up on my radar yet.

then he called me and we talked and he said he called and checked the USCIS page top to bottom and couldn't find anything...so I hope this won't happen..i think i would just cry

I also called visa services here and they said it there are no changes in Caribbean countries, not yet anyway. But who knows because I think USCIS and the State Department have communication problems.

Well hopefully that is true. I just saw a girl have her fiance's interview cancelled 3 days before it was to take place and he is from Israel. Someone made a good point in the thread that the law is for USC MEN and foreign WOMEN yet they were affected. Doesn't make any sense.

Hey Shemanya~ You work for the DOS right? I know you don't work in the visa section but I was just curious what it would take to work as an immigration officer? What kind of training/schooling? Do you know if it pays good? I was joking around with someone that I should become an IO after all this and they asked me some of those questions and got me thinking. Do you (or anyone else) have any idea?

It's funny you asked because we were just hiring for visa specialists here in DC - civil service. I remember seeing one of the qualifications was knowledge of Immigration laws. I'm sure we all qualify. The grades were low so they were probably training positions. I can try to get a copy of the announcement. Some positions start off GS-7 which starts off 36,671 and can go up to GS -12 - 84,559.

Counselor officers (who interviewed us in Kingston) are mostly foreign service officers which you have to take an entry test to join. It's only given once a year. It's extensive training and travelling because you'll move every two to three years to different Embassies. You have to learn the language of the country in most posts. Most people love the foreign service because you basically live overseas for free. The government will provide housing, childcare or schooling for your children and even hire your spouse.

I believe the best way to come in is civil service. There are opportunities to live overseas if you want. One of my friends is going to Trinidad for two years as a secretary. Let me know if you want more information.

Oh yeah - Immigration officers (people who work for USCIS) are hired through Department of Homeland Security. Go to their website.

Send me the info too - and I would love for the US to pay for me to go live in TnT or JA

I hope the law doesn't affect any of us...but like I said earlier I wasn't sure why it would in the first place based on the articles I read

[kimlbs 0]

Well Shauna......I found a few new bits of info.......Seems the USCIS and embassy's are having trouble communicating and they are cancelling everyone's appointment until they get more info. You shoudl call Kingston tomorrow to see if you have been assigned an appointment date yet.

For now, the Carribean Islands are not being scrutinized but who knows how long it will take them to start. They are following the March 6 date so unfortunately, your case falls into that time frame. Keep your head up girl.........it may only be a short delay and I am in the boat so I know just how you feel!!!!

I spent an hour trying to get through to Kingston today....no luck.......Anyone have a good number or know how to navigate through the phone tree to get an actual person on the phone??????? Shauna and I need your help ladies!!!!!!

[rhondapayter 0]

Hi ladies,

Just checking in. Work has been hectic so I haven't been on in a couple days. Me and Tony talked and made up (for now) so things are ok. Marriage is difficult don't believe anyone who tells you otherwise

I'm going back to try to catch up now I have like 17 pages to read since Tuesday night!

[brownnskinn 0]

, that is someting I am glad I wont have with my husband seeing that I spent mostof my life there in Jamaica. I can just imagine your face when he explains that a pickney is a child

I wanted to fall over and die

[rhondapayter 0]

Ok y'all, I married "SYBIL". Henry just got home and IS speaking to me....as if nothing happened...all my bilingual telling off....wasted. I wondereth: is he manic???

Girl, sometimes I think the same thing about Tony! I call him Jekyl and Hyde He goes from good mood to bad in 3.5 seconds!

[brownnskinn 0]

.....i guess the new Marriage Broker Law has come into play and they are re-calling all of the K-1...with the NOA

I don't understand ........

I don't either??????

[rhondapayter 0]

Rhonda...Dose Tony really like working for your parents???

He doesn't work for my parents. He works for my cousin's husband who owns his own company. He doesnt' seem to mind it at all. His goal is to buy his own truck and then he and another guy will work independently but still work under my cousin's license. He will get a small cut of the money, but Tony could make more money with his own truck.

Squito and I live on a rollercoaster. One day we're way up and things are great, and the very next we sink deeply into anger frustration and finger pointing. We're such extremists. I guess when you love hard, you fight hard.

Oh my gosh, this sounds just like me and Tony It's either really good or really bad

[AnnTaylor 0]

Rhonda...Dose Tony really like working for your parents???

He doesn't work for my parents. He works for my cousin's husband who owns his own company. He doesnt' seem to mind it at all. His goal is to buy his own truck and then he and another guy will work independently but still work under my cousin's license. He will get a small cut of the money, but Tony could make more money with his own truck.

Squito and I live on a rollercoaster. One day we're way up and things are great, and the very next we sink deeply into anger frustration and finger pointing. We're such extremists. I guess when you love hard, you fight hard.

Oh my gosh, this sounds just like me and Tony It's either really good or really bad

Hi ladies/gents,

Today was another good day for us. Anthony received the official EAD card in the mail. Now on with the job hunting.