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| Jamaica |  Review on September 24, 2009: |
Morgie16
Rating:  | Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
Sept 22
I came to JA for my husbands interview because I knew how important it was for me to be there since I was filing for him. It was a rainy day and his interview was at 7:30 - we reached around 6:20 and sat in the car. That didn't stop people from lining up outside. We went in line around 7:00 where we came to the security checkpoint. They were a bit loud and stern, but I knew they were simply doing their job. Although we had all our paperwork submitted we still brought along plenty of evidence and additional paperwork just to be safe. After the checkpoint we came to another sitting area - people were already sitting outside but they had us go into a separate line where we went inside - they asked for my hsuband interview letter and gave him a yellow slip for DHL - weher ehe had to write his name,address and number. We sat in Section A - Section B was bigger and very full. We had number A116 - the numbers were not called in order as they started with A104 window 5 - then A100 window 6 - I already figured that was to come since I read plenty of reviews on this website. We remained calm and just laughed and talked. At this point my husband went to the bathroom and security came in and asked did anyone lose a watch - I didn't think anything of it so I didn't speak up - so my husband came back and we are trying to hear some of the questions asked - we really couldn't hear because some of the workers were a bit quiet spoken. We would hear who is filing for you? or Have you ever been to the U.S.? then they take your fingerprints. Left hand first 4 fingers, right hand 4 fingers - then your 2 thumbs. My husband was praticing as people went up and the woman had to tell them over..your left hand, your left hand - so he didn't want to mess up. We looked over at Section B and what was full at one point - people were leaving quickly. Mu husband told me they have no porblem denying people on that side. We saw no one at windows 8 and 9 - as I knew these were the windows where the real questions were going to be asked - we finally see a white woman-American come to window 8. The order the numbers are called to the windows 5,6,7 is the same order when being called at 8 and 9. So we are finally called to Window 6 - I remained in my seat as to not lose our seats - but the woman asked my husband who is filing and she asked me to come to the window. She asks has he ever travled outside the US? Is this his 1st marriage? He said Yes. She asked me is this my 1st marriage? I said No - So I told her she has in her stack of papers my former marriage license and certified copy of a divorce decree. She then says we can be seated. We sat there for another hour - which went by quickly. We watched how people went up to windows 8 and 9 - were sworn in to tell the truth and asked Where is your spouse? Some telling them they need to come back with a joint sponsor as the income was not enough to file for them. Others had no evidence of their marriage. Finally its our turn and I already told my husband not to grin up with them, be firm and answer his questions with confidence. My husband is always smiling so I didn't want them to think he was trying to pull something over them. We were sworn in then she asked for our passports and looked at all my stamps, she gave me back my passport and my birth certificate - which I was happy because it was the original. The questions started
1. When did you meet? I stood quiet but my husband froze up and looked at me - I just went ahead and answered Feb 2008
2. How did you meet? At that time we both answered through his cousin
Then she asked me to leave the window asked my husband to stay and for him to pick up the phone. Once the phone is picked up anyone sitting close cannot hear what is asked. My husband walked off with me - I looked at hima nd asked where was he going - I said she asked you to stay at the window - he was so nervous.
After a while she asks me to come back to the window and said Congratulations you VISA has been approved - please go to window 26 to pay DHL
I asked him - what questions did she ask - he said as she asked questions he answered truthfully and looked her in the eyes when he spoke to her
Did he have kids?
Did I have kids?
How often do I visit and where do we stay when I visit
They never asked for evidence or no additional paperwork
He had to sit outside until it was his turn to make arrangement for DHL - while he waitied I went on the search for my husbands watch - when he confirmed that he lost it - so I went to 3 security guards and finally it shows up. he paid $750JA for DHL service which the guy told him it will be delivered by next week - We are excited and glad this is over with - it has been since last year Sept from when his paperwork was submitted and finally I will have him home for the holidays - This wasn't as bad as I thought it would be - this website is a great tool to see what is expected and puts your nerves at ease. Remain humble and pray, God grace will make it work out on your behalf. Good luck everyone. Blessings
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