Case Complete to Interview June 2016

[mrsbw14 2]

Well passport back in hand ticket purchased, time to start a new journey. Thanks to dwheels, princessLee for all there support during this part of my journey

[Amadia 711]

Alright....so I mailed out everything the CO asked for and now I just await their review of the docs. DHL told me the embassy will get the packet on Tuesday so (hopefully!) we get our passport status on CEAC as "issued" soon.

[shsl73 29]

Alright....so I mailed out everything the CO asked for and now I just await their review of the docs. DHL told me the embassy will get the packet on Tuesday so (hopefully!) we get our passport status on CEAC as "issued" soon.

It will happen and you will be posting that you are leaving!!

[Amadia 711]

It will happen and you will be posting that you are leaving!!

Thank you so much for your continuous words of encouragement Just when I feel down, there is ALWAYS som1 on VJ who picks me up!

On a funnier side, I laughed at myself when I got back in my car after I finished at the DHL office today bcuz I instantly thought of you and how you're ready to throw them 'bows when things seem to get sticky.

I had made arrangements early this morning (before 8:30am) with the DHL Customer service rep who assured me that the packet came into Trinidad and was at their office awaiting delivery instructions. I asked her to hold it as I would be coming in personally to handle that AND the other docs that the embassy wanted. Since she learned it was for the embassy she put it as a "priority pick-up" so the couriers would not touch it at all.

I left work at 3pm and braced all the highway traffic and finally arrived at DHL compound at 4:10pm....I walked in, showed the guy at the counter my ID and said I'm here to pick up a package that came into Trinidad this morning.

He just stared back at me....blank....no words for maybe a minute....then pointed at the door and said "If yuh see d sign on d door, it say no collection for packages dat come in dis mornin so come back Tuesday".

So I told him I was there to collect an embassy document (making it sound so "official" like lol) and arrangements were already made to have the packet ready for my collection by a lady name Jenona (unique name) this morning.

The guy repeated the same thing.

I think that's when I got to the point of making world news like you I think I flipped out bcuz I became a bit aggressive towards the guy and said loudly that there must be a misunderstanding since the lady made arrangements to hold the packet for me and he should at least check the computer before trying to show me a sign posted on the door.

All eyes on me now....my Lord....I did not care tbh....the guy was not being helpful and sounded like a broken record.

I finally composed myself and said that I did not appreciate being run around like this since the embassy chose DHL a their sole courier service due to the efficient and prompt service which they offer.

THEN....the guy asked "Is ah envelope....like a piece of mail?" I said that it was.. .......................he had the nerve to tell me "Well why yuh didn say so from before?"

That's when I think I went batsh*t crazy I said to him "That was what I said when I came up to the counter but you're busy on your phone so the customer requests are being handled half-a**ed."

Well.....I am certain that he won't wanna see me again in DHL for a while!

[Edissa508 8]

Hello VJ family. Finally got the email about pickup of my passport. Not sure if DHL will be open tomorrow but if not tomorrow hopefully will get to pick it up on Monday morning God willing.

[Edissa508 8]

Well passport back in hand ticket purchased, time to start a new journey. Thanks to dwheels, princessLee for all there support during this part of my journey

Congratulations and wishing you all the best in your new adventure and wishing you safe travel and POE. Stay safe.

[mrsbw14 2]

Congratulations and wishing you all the best in your new adventure and wishing you safe travel and POE. Stay safe.

Thank you. Same to u

[shsl73 29]

Thank you so much for your continuous words of encouragement Just when I feel down, there is ALWAYS som1 on VJ who picks me up!

On a funnier side, I laughed at myself when I got back in my car after I finished at the DHL office today bcuz I instantly thought of you and how you're ready to throw them 'bows when things seem to get sticky.

I had made arrangements early this morning (before 8:30am) with the DHL Customer service rep who assured me that the packet came into Trinidad and was at their office awaiting delivery instructions. I asked her to hold it as I would be coming in personally to handle that AND the other docs that the embassy wanted. Since she learned it was for the embassy she put it as a "priority pick-up" so the couriers would not touch it at all.

I left work at 3pm and braced all the highway traffic and finally arrived at DHL compound at 4:10pm....I walked in, showed the guy at the counter my ID and said I'm here to pick up a package that came into Trinidad this morning.

He just stared back at me....blank....no words for maybe a minute....then pointed at the door and said "If yuh see d sign on d door, it say no collection for packages dat come in dis mornin so come back Tuesday".

So I told him I was there to collect an embassy document (making it sound so "official" like lol) and arrangements were already made to have the packet ready for my collection by a lady name Jenona (unique name) this morning.

The guy repeated the same thing.

I think that's when I got to the point of making world news like you I think I flipped out bcuz I became a bit aggressive towards the guy and said loudly that there must be a misunderstanding since the lady made arrangements to hold the packet for me and he should at least check the computer before trying to show me a sign posted on the door.

All eyes on me now....my Lord....I did not care tbh....the guy was not being helpful and sounded like a broken record.

I finally composed myself and said that I did not appreciate being run around like this since the embassy chose DHL a their sole courier service due to the efficient and prompt service which they offer.

THEN....the guy asked "Is ah envelope....like a piece of mail?" I said that it was.. .......................he had the nerve to tell me "Well why yuh didn say so from before?"

That's when I think I went batsh*t crazy I said to him "That was what I said when I came up to the counter but you're busy on your phone so the customer requests are being handled half-a**ed."

Well.....I am certain that he won't wanna see me again in DHL for a while!

Now that right there...it definitely headline news worthy!!! That's right...sometimes you have to be a tad bit aggresive and not take no for an answer. And if your traffic is anything like Atlanta Georgia that alone will instantly put you in a foul mood and couple that with hot weather!! Amazing what one can turn into....

I hope that you ended your conversation with a smile..that would've killed him even more! And good for you for not just turning away and allowing another day to separate you from you husband and Your FAMILY!!

I would love to quote some TUPAC right about now but...I'm going to just leave it...but I promise I am singing in my head!

*not a girlwerewolf...LMAO.

**PSA (public service announcement)...By no means am I promoting violent behavior!!

[shsl73 29]

Hello VJ family. Finally got the email about pickup of my passport. Not sure if DHL will be open tomorrow but if not tomorrow hopefully will get to pick it up on Monday morning God willing.

Congrats....

Now actually don't rush yourself and take time to fold your clothes man and put dem in the suitcase! Don't forget to zip it up too...

Couldn't be more excited for you!!!

[Edissa508 8]

Congrats....

Now actually don't rush yourself and take time to fold your clothes man and put dem in the suitcase! Don't forget to zip it up too...

Couldn't be more excited for you!!!

Lol. The excitement will have me clumsy like that

[Amadia 711]

Now that right there...it definitely headline news worthy!!! That's right...sometimes you have to be a tad bit aggresive and not take no for an answer. And if your traffic is anything like Atlanta Georgia that alone will instantly put you in a foul mood and couple that with hot weather!! Amazing what one can turn into....

I hope that you ended your conversation with a smile..that would've killed him even more! And good for you for not just turning away and allowing another day to separate you from you husband and Your FAMILY!!

I would love to quote some TUPAC right about now but...I'm going to just leave it...but I promise I am singing in my head!

*not a girlwerewolf...LMAO.

**PSA (public service announcement)...By no means am I promoting violent behavior!!

LOL! I actually did smile and ask if that was all for today and I walked outta there after he nodded although a bit apprehensive and unsure on HOW he should respond to me

[shsl73 29]

Lol. The excitement will have me clumsy like that

Lol...mi know you man!

[Amadia 711]

Lol. The excitement will have me clumsy like that

Congrats....

Now actually don't rush yourself and take time to fold your clothes man and put dem in the suitcase! Don't forget to zip it up too...

Couldn't be more excited for you!!!

And we thought that the "checklist" bit would be over after the interview!

If you are anything like me, I triple and quadruple check everything when I'm packing for a trip....Lord help me for the day when I have to pack for me AND my kids for our new life in Florida! I gotta make a checklist for that day to remember clothing, shoes, vaccination records, school records, my education certs, paying the green card fee (lol), etc, etc, etc!

[shsl73 29]

LOL! I actually did smile and ask if that was all for today and I walked outta there after he nodded although a bit apprehensive and unsure on HOW he should respond to me

He couldn't do a thing but slowly chew that crow he had to eat so he could swallow it!

[Edissa508 8]

And we thought that the "checklist" bit would be over after the interview!

If you are anything like me, I triple and quadruple check everything when I'm packing for a trip....Lord help me for the day when I have to pack for me AND my kids for our new life in Florida! I gotta make a checklist for that day to remember clothing, shoes, vaccination records, school records, my education certs, paying the green card fee (lol), etc, etc, etc!

Yeah I like to double and triple check things at times. That's why I like to prepare ahead in hopes of not forgetting anything