Yardies, at home and a farrin'

[Ms Squitto 0]

Good morning and Happy Friday!!!

For the east coast get together? What are you all doing memorial weekend? Just putting some feelers out as I know Anna will be in NYC from Chicago during that time.

Hey everyone,

I've noticed several people referring to the GED. Are your fiances/husbands taking the GED even if they graduated from high school in Jamaica? Or are they getting GED's b/c they will not recognize his diploma/certificate for jobs or other schools? I'm just curious. We can't get a social security # until he is approved to work and I don't know whether or not he needs to be researching the GED too.

Any thoughts would be appreciated!

My husband wants to go to university here (changing majors) and his transcript has to be reviewed, as there is a possibility that not all of this classes will receive credits here in the States. Instead of waiting for JA school to send them, he decided to do GED>

Also, I feel it will be easier for him to get work with the US GED (even though he has JA education) because so many jobs are requiring at least a GED to work - it's showing initiative and it's better to have something on his resume (schooling) than just a big gap between his working dates in JA and (finally) getting hired here. It would be all bad if he got denied work because of not having one.

Just my two cents

Mine too, except that by hubby dropped out so he needs it to get in school. I'm sure he'll be able to get a job without it but he plans to go to a trade school, and most require it.

ditto

Well...Good news......

I called today and our case arrived at NVC......they said they assigned a case number and my case is being forwarded to Kingston!!!!! Yippy!!!!

We are one step closer now!! I will call the embassy Monday to confirm receipt so that Duane can go pick up packet 3 and drop off DS230. I am hoping they will schedule my appointment soon. I will be in Jamaica the last 2 weeks in June so I pray they will give me an appointment when I am there!

Thanks Joanna for the talk.....it really put things into perspective for me!! I hope Adrian arrived safe....

Hey Birthday girl.......Miss Kelly!!!! I hope you had a GRRRRRREAT Birthday!!!!

Yay!!! Congratulations

Well Adrians flight outta Kingston was delayed and he arrived at JFK around 12:20am...(he was suppose to be there 10:10pm) he said the flight was real real rough and some guy on the plane kept yelling "PLEASE PLEASE LET THIS PLANE STAY IN THE AIR, OH MY GOD OH MY GOD..." I would have been so scared I hate turbulance

...I just got off the phone with him and he is checking into the hotel...so alls good for right now.

I am going back to bed.

Goodnight or shal I say good morning

WELCOME HOME ADRIAN!!!

ditto again!

[Jonesie 1]

Congrats on case number being assigned!

Hey Adrian welcome to Farrin

TGIF! I'm wondering how biometrics will be tomorrow...

[kimlbs 0]

Congrats on case number being assigned!

Hey Adrian welcome to Farrin

TGIF! I'm wondering how biometrics will be tomorrow...

DUMB Question........I am not at this process yet so I do not knwo a thing but......

What is biometrics??????

we're jamming....i want to jam it with you...hehehe

YA KIM!!!!!!!!!!! i am SSOO excited for you!!! you will be in JA when i will be there...WE NEED TO HOOK UP MS. Kim....and no excuses this time.....haha

Congrats Joanna!!!! It is so exciting that he is here and with you...that's great!!!

ABSOLUTELY MISS SHAUNA........

I just pray that I can move up our appointment once it is assigned.......If Duane drops off the DS230 next week, they will probably assign an apppointment for sometime in July...I just have to call and beg them to move it up since I will be in JA at the end of June. Either way.......we will "Link Up" for sure!!!

Likkle Mo Everyone...............

Off to work............................. HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!

[Ms Squitto 0]

do jamaican nationals need a visa to go to Mexico???

Kelly, maybe you can answer this question

Edited May 19, 2006 by Ms Squitto

[Elizabethnhenry 0]

do jamaican nationals need a visa to go to Mexico???

Kelly, maybe you can answer this question

The answer is yes and no. No you do not need a visa, but you need a stamped (by the consul general in NYC) tourist card. And to get a tourist card, you have to fill out a visa application. The consulate is on 39th betw Madison and Park Ave South. THERE IS ALWAYS A LINE ALL THE WAY DOWN THE BLOCK. Here is the website link.

Link for roster of nations:

http://www.consulmexny.org/eng/visas_fmt.htm

Link for Jamaica:

http://www.consulmexny.org/eng/visas_fmt_exempt_card.htm

Edited May 19, 2006 by Elizabethnhenry

[Ms Squitto 0]

do jamaican nationals need a visa to go to Mexico???

Kelly, maybe you can answer this question

The answer is yes and no. No you do not need a visa, but you need a stamped (by the consul general in NYC) tourist card. And to get a tourist card, you have to fill out a visa application. The consulate is on 39th betw Madison and Park Ave South. THERE IS ALWAYS A LINE ALL THE WAY DOWN THE BLOCK. Here is the website link.

Link for roster of nations:

http://www.consulmexny.org/eng/visas_fmt.htm

Link for Jamaica:

http://www.consulmexny.org/eng/visas_fmt_exempt_card.htm

Thank you very much for the info!!!

[tenika 0]

Well hello everyone,

Adrian recieved his visa around 3pm today and then headed for the air port for his flight at 5:30pm....talk about cutting it close....Last time I spoke with him he was on the way to the airport and he would call when he reached JFK 10:10 tonight....I just pray that he got on the flight safely....since his other flight was canceled that was that was suppose to leave this morning (thank goodness it got canceled) AirJamaica is paying for him a hotel room at JFK and he will fly outta JFK tomorrow around 12pm.

I am feeling much better now....I am the main recruiter for my job and there is a huge business expo this weekend at the convention center, I was suppose to work it but since Adrian was going to be here I was not going to ( I am kind of a control freak and wanted to be there for the Expo)...so I left it in the hands of the other recruiter, I called her earlier and she was heading to the convention center to set up so I met her and helped out and I am going to work the expo tomorrow till about 3pm and then go pick up Adrian....It helped so much to get back to some normal stuff and do some work..it got my mind off things.

I am doing better now thanks for everyones well wishes (not to say i might not freak out again) but I know ya'll are there for me......THANKS

Jamie - so sorry to hear of you loss...you and Andre will be in my prayers

Joanna

So happy to hear you are feeling better , No goo celebrate your man is on the way!!

CONGRATS KIM ON YOUR CASE BEEING FW! YIPPY

Rohan got his temporary ss card yesterday!! I am soo happy, tht mean he can go find a job, even if it is just for a little while. WE really need the money, the restuarant thing did not work out,

[doodle 0]

I want to know how I got put on the pregnant list!

I seriously want to wait another 4-5 years...I'm nowhere near ready...

But it made me smile

Congrats Joanna & Adrian...this is such an exciting time

[Together 0]

Hey thanks everyone for the input about the GED. I need to gather as much info. about that as we can so that by the time we get his social security then he'll be able to start that.

Thanks!

[Minfay 0]

Welcome home, Adrian :dance: ....We've been waiting for you!!!!!

He just thinks he will be bored if he can't work or go to school right away. Can you start taking classes for the GED right away?? Or maybe he can study the GED books I got him and take the test that way. hmmm I wonder if it will be hard for him.

Going to school has been the BEST thing for Roy during his "waiting" time. This is the one thing that I would recommend everyone look into. I don't know about anywhere else but Roy goes to a Community College and it is free, you don't need a SS number (or anything else) to go. The registration is only your name, address & phone number.

Bigup to hypeTV but where are the movies and the TV shows???

Right now it's only videos.....

I just watched last night's episode of LOST again, so I am all clear on the beginning

Oh yeah, now I remember everything....

I called today and our case arrived at NVC......they said they assigned a case number and my case is being forwarded to Kingston!!!!! Yippy!!!!

Congratulations....now you're one step closer!!

Jonesie -- Have fun at your Biometrics tomorrow!! Roy is so excited.....

[Jonesie 1]

Stone Love comin out here on Memorial Day

I need a dutty wine smily

I have that Monday and Tuesday off it's time to kick it !

Me step inna di club, a dance rub a dub

An di gyal a come wine up on me

Mi stan so tall back against the wall

And now she start climb up pon me

Edited May 19, 2006 by Jonesie

[Minfay 0]

Hey thanks everyone for the input about the GED. I need to gather as much info. about that as we can so that by the time we get his social security then he'll be able to start that.

Check the schools by your house. He might not need his SS number to register -- then that way he could start right away.

[Ms Squitto 0]

Stone Love comin out here on Memorial Day

I need a dutty wine smily

I have that Monday and Tuesday off it's time to kick it !

Me step inna di club, a dance rub a dub

An di gyal a come wine up on me

Mi stan so tall back against the wall

And now she start climb up pon me

yow, i laff till i weak di odda night when mi figure out whe him a seh inna verse 2:

"#### pon di dressa and bruk up figurine"

[Together 0]

Hey thanks everyone for the input about the GED. I need to gather as much info. about that as we can so that by the time we get his social security then he'll be able to start that.

Check the schools by your house. He might not need his SS number to register -- then that way he could start right away.

Yeah, I checked and they said to have the SSN. The only way they'll accept something else is if you are only here temporarily and will never be issued a SSN. If his EAD were approved then we could apply for the SSN then. However, since we have our AOS interview next month I don't know if they're going to approve the EAD or AP. I hope so b/c we're hoping to go back to JA in early July.

[nyseness 0]

quote name='Ms Squitto' date='May 19 2006, 08:51 AM' post='205871'

Good morning and Happy Friday!!!

For the east coast get together? What are you all doing memorial weekend? Just putting some feelers out as I know Anna will be in NYC from Chicago during that time.

I just want to kick it...there has been so much drama here at work and I just need a change in scenery. Let me know what's up.

Well...Good news......

I called today and our case arrived at NVC......they said they assigned a case number and my case is being forwarded to Kingston!!!!! Yippy!!!!

We are one step closer now!! I will call the embassy Monday to confirm receipt so that Duane can go pick up packet 3 and drop off DS230. I am hoping they will schedule my appointment soon. I will be in Jamaica the last 2 weeks in June so I pray they will give me an appointment when I am there!

Thanks Joanna for the talk.....it really put things into perspective for me!! I hope Adrian arrived safe....

Hey Birthday girl.......Miss Kelly!!!! I hope you had a GRRRRRREAT Birthday!!!!

Congrats Kim on making another step!!

Well Adrians flight outta Kingston was delayed and he arrived at JFK around 12:20am...(he was suppose to be there 10:10pm) he said the flight was real real rough and some guy on the plane kept yelling "PLEASE PLEASE LET THIS PLANE STAY IN THE AIR, OH MY GOD OH MY GOD..." I would have been so scared I hate turbulance

...I just got off the phone with him and he is checking into the hotel...so alls good for right now.

I am going back to bed.

Goodnight or shal I say good morning

Welcome home Adrian.

Edited May 19, 2006 by nyseness