Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)

[darlene 0]

I returned home from JA last night and what better welcome home gift than an email from the embassy with news of our interview date of June 19th!!!!! Its like God felt my sadness and wanted to lift me up.....Thank you God for that...thank you.

Congratulations!

The good news just keeps rolling in.

[Sonshyne 2]

I returned home from JA last night and what better welcome home gift than an email from the embassy with news of our interview date of June 19th!!!!! Its like God felt my sadness and wanted to lift me up.....Thank you God for that...thank you.

Congrats that's a great welcome home gift

[brownnskinn 0]

Congrats on all the great news/ approvals/ touches......I wish someone would send some our way

Dee...are you guys still waiting for the green card??? If so.....I might suggest writing to your local congressman and senators office. I also called USCIS and asked for a supervisor.....I filed an over 90 day inquiry.....I am not sure if this actually helped us but we got the approval about 4 weeks after and received a letter from USCIS last week responding to my inquiry and said they expedited processing and approved the case!!! SO.....I think this worked...they are afraid of getting sued....many folks are filing lawsuits against USCIS due to the LONGGGG waits.....

I've done all of this. We were told two months ago, by letter that we were we are still pending a security clearance, and to renotify them if we had not heard anything in 6 months

[nyseness 0]

Hi Ladies and Eric. I have a quick question.

I'm thinking of moving the end of the month but to a different apt (2nd flr) not a different bldg. I say "thinking" b/c it's a $100 increase in rent (currently paying $1000) BUT my heat bill will be less. I have poor installation where I currently live even though my heat is usually on 65 my bill is STILL over $150 each month!!! It's a much bigger space (also a 2 bedroom) and think it would be nice for us esp since we will be filing for Javon's son eventually (whenever Javon FINALLY arrives).

IF I were to move should I contact USCIS and have my address change or should I do nothing? Only the apt # would have from 3R to 2N.

Edited May 2, 2007 by nyseness

[brownnskinn 0]

Hi Ladies and Eric. I have a quick question.

I'm thinking of moving the end of the month but to a different apt (2nd flr) not a different bldg. I say "thinking" b/c it's a $100 increase in rent (currently paying $1000) BUT my heat bill will be less. I have poor installation where I currently live even though my heat is usually on 65 my bill is STILL over $150 each month!!! It's a much bigger space (also a 2 bedroom) and think it would be nice for us esp since we will be filing for Javon's son eventually (whenever Javon FINALLY arrives).

Should I contact USCIS and have my address change or should I do nothing?

I think you have 10 days to notifiy them once you move.

[nyseness 0]

Hi Ladies and Eric. I have a quick question.

I'm thinking of moving the end of the month but to a different apt (2nd flr) not a different bldg. I say "thinking" b/c it's a $100 increase in rent (currently paying $1000) BUT my heat bill will be less. I have poor installation where I currently live even though my heat is usually on 65 my bill is STILL over $150 each month!!! It's a much bigger space (also a 2 bedroom) and think it would be nice for us esp since we will be filing for Javon's son eventually (whenever Javon FINALLY arrives).

Should I contact USCIS and have my address change or should I do nothing?

I think you have 10 days to notifiy them once you move.

Thanks Dee but I was wondering should I tell them or no? Would an apt # really make a difference? I wonder if that will make them look my file (in case is lost or something...)? Just a thought.

[jlvr 1]

ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS APPROVED TODAY!

Congratulations, darlene, that's great news.

[jlvr 1]

I got an email from the embassy today. My fiance's interview has been scheduled for June 19.

That seems so long now. But I'm relieved to finally have a date.

Wow! That was quick! What 4 months?! How did you do that? You gotta tell me your secret! Please, please.

I think a large part of it was being able to file through VSC. I went from NOA1 to NOA2 in a month. And I guess not waiting to receive packet 3 in the mail helped speed things, too.

[jlvr 1]

HEY ALL...DOES ANYONE KNOW OR HAS EVER RESCHEDULED AN INTERVIEW DATE ? I AM HAVING SOME ISSUES AND A RESCHEDULE WOULD BE GREAT...

THANKS

KIMMY

I know a few people that had to reschedule. They moved won't reschedule for an earlier date but they will schedule for a later date. At least that is how it used to be......

GREEN CARD arrived today!!!!

Aunt Flo....still waiting.......

Congratulations, kimlbs.

[jlvr 1]

Got NOA2 email yesterday...well this morning!!!!

Congratulations, good luck with the rest.

[SupportOAFJF 0]

Hi Ladies and Eric. I have a quick question.

I'm thinking of moving the end of the month but to a different apt (2nd flr) not a different bldg. I say "thinking" b/c it's a $100 increase in rent (currently paying $1000) BUT my heat bill will be less. I have poor installation where I currently live even though my heat is usually on 65 my bill is STILL over $150 each month!!! It's a much bigger space (also a 2 bedroom) and think it would be nice for us esp since we will be filing for Javon's son eventually (whenever Javon FINALLY arrives).

IF I were to move should I contact USCIS and have my address change or should I do nothing? Only the apt # would have from 3R to 2N.

YOU ARE OBLIGATED TO TELL THEM..AND I THINK ITS 30 DAYS..IT WON'T HURT TO INFORM THEM

[jlvr 1]

I returned home from JA last night and what better welcome home gift than an email from the embassy with news of our interview date of June 19th!!!!! Its like God felt my sadness and wanted to lift me up.....Thank you God for that...thank you.

That's great, finesse, ours is the same date!

[Jonesie 1]

Congrats on the recent approvals

interview dates

and graduation !

Gotta get back to work for a meeting but I'll check in again soon.

Edited May 2, 2007 by Jonesie

[Shemmy 4]

Congrats on all the great news/ approvals/ touches......I wish someone would send some our way

Dee...are you guys still waiting for the green card??? If so.....I might suggest writing to your local congressman and senators office. I also called USCIS and asked for a supervisor.....I filed an over 90 day inquiry.....I am not sure if this actually helped us but we got the approval about 4 weeks after and received a letter from USCIS last week responding to my inquiry and said they expedited processing and approved the case!!! SO.....I think this worked...they are afraid of getting sued....many folks are filing lawsuits against USCIS due to the LONGGGG waits.....

I've done all of this. We were told two months ago, by letter that we were we are still pending a security clearance, and to renotify them if we had not heard anything in 6 months

They told us 6 months also....the FBI handles the security clearance not USCIS...Congress or USCIS can't do much but request the status.

Congrats on the interview dates, graudation, touches and approvals.

[jlvr 1]

I am not sure where your man is in JA, but Hope Medical in Mobay can be very accomodating squeezing you in for an appointment quickly. Though they cost a little more than the 2 in Kingston.

Unfortunately Kingston does not always follow their own procedures, but you should be able to get what they call a Blue Sheet Interview, which can take about 2 weeks two schedule. Of course The idiots scheduled a full blown interview for my wife for April 3rd, when we were waiting on a physical, even though that is not what they said they would do.

Here is the info on the medical. Since you have your date make your appointment tomorrow.

YOUR MEDICAL EXAMINATION

1. SCHEDULING YOUR APPOINTMENT

You must schedule your medical examination at least seven days prior to the date of your visa interview. The date of your visa interview appears on your appointment letter. Failure to complete your ..medical examination by the seven days prior to your visa interview may result in delays with your visa application, so you should be sure to make arrangements to take your exam at the earliest opportunity.

There are three locations authorized to perform examinations for immigrant visas, and you may have your exam done at the most convenient location for you.

MoBay Hope Medical Centre Andrews Memorial Hospital Dr. Michael Banbury

Half Moon Shopping Village 27 Hope Road Medical Associates Hospital

Rose Hall, Montego Bay Kingston 10 18 Tangerine PI

St. James (876)926-7401-3 Kingston 10

(876)953-3981 (876)908-2123

US$95 for adults US$90 for adults US$80 for adults

US$50 for children under 15 US$50 for children under 15 US$47 for children under 15

You must call ahead to schedule a specific appointment time with the doctor of your choice.

2. MEDICAL EXAMINATION FEES

The fee schedule is as noted above, payable in U.S. dollars or the Jamaican equivalent. No personal cheques are accepted.

3. WHAT TO BRING TO THE MEDICAL EXAMINATION

-Completed medical history form (on reverse) -Your appointment letter

-Passport -Four (4) passport size pictures

-Any immunization records showing prior vaccinations **Please remove all necklaces and neck chains prior to the examination.

4. IMMUNIZATION

U.S. immigration law requires that all applicants be vaccinated for the following diseases:

Mumps, measles, rubella, polio, tetanus, diptheria, pertussis, influenza type B, hepatitis B, varicella (chicken pox), pneumococcal, and influenza.

Depending upon your age, you may not need all of these vaccinations. Please present your immunization records to the physician at the time of the examination for the physician to determine which immunizations you may need. You may receive any needed vaccinations at the time of your examination. Please note that immunization fees are not included in the cost of your examination. Please be prepared to pay for any additional vaccines that you may require.

5. HIV TESTING

During the immigrant visa medical examination, the physician tests all applicants over the age of 15 for antibodies to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a disease which may lead to acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). In cases in which the physician has reason to believe that a child under age 15 might be HIV-positive, he or she may require that the child undergo a blood test.

AIDS is the name given to a group of illnesses that may occur in persons infected with HTV. Infection with HIV causes a defect in a person's natural immunity against disease. This defect leaves infected people vulnerable to serious illnesses that would not normally be a threat to someone with a healthy immune system. A positive test result for HIV does not mean you have AIDS, but that you are at risk to' develop it. Any positive results will be confirmed with an additional test.

The results of your test will be provided to a consular officer, and may be reported to the Jamaican health authorities, as required by Jamaican law. If the test results are positive, you will be ineligible for the visa and the consular officer is required by U.S. law to deny the application. However, a waiver of this ineligibility may be possible, and the consular officer will explore that possibility with you during the interview.

Revised 11/05

HEY GUYS GUESS WHAT...I JUST GOT A EMAIL REPLY FROM THE EMBASSY THAT CONFIRMING THAT THE APPT FOR MAY 24TH IS FOR AN INTERVIEW ..I AM SO HAPPY...IF HE DOESN'T HAVE THE MEDICAL IN TIME FOR THE RESULTS TO GET TO THE EMBASSY WHAT HAPPENS THEN ?

I knew I should have copied this at the time, I had to go searching for it.

Are these the only three doctors/clinics where the medical can be done? Never mind, I already see the answer. Thanks.

Edited May 2, 2007 by jlvr