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KJG

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Jun 4, 2012
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Category........
Visa Office......
Havana
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Feb 28, 2012
AOR Received.
June 14, 2012
File Transfer...
June 20, 2012
Med's Done....
Jan 3, 2012
Interview........
Oct 4, 2012 9:00am
VISA ISSUED...
Oct 4, 2012
LANDED..........
Nov 9, 2012
Happy Tuesday Ladies and hope to hear some productive news today for Shuster and Luvcuba!!! Sending hugs and positive thoughts your way today!!!! :D
 

Avana

Hero Member
Sep 9, 2012
396
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Havana
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
22-06-2012
AOR Received.
none, approved on 30-08-2012
File Transfer...
30-08-2012
Med's Done....
02-06-2012
Interview........
24-12-2012
VISA ISSUED...
24-12-2012
LANDED..........
03-01-2013
Happy Tuesday Ladies!

Shuster todays the big day! Hubby WILL get the PVE and this whole nightmare will be over for you!! He'll be here in NO time! :) Keep us posted on the good news! And I know whatcha mean! I would empty all bank accounts/credit cards, EVERYTHING to have hubby here! (A million would be hard to come up with though.. haha) Your time is near!!

LuvCuba- is the only thing holding you guys back the birth certificate? Hope that all gets resolved soooon!

Sassy- I havent booked the flight yet! But I am hoping to do so! Even if its not the 3rd, maybe later... I have to come back for work that weekend so I cant be delayed too much, but my father and hubby are rly close and he is retired so if were talking a week or so waiting time, he will wait behind (hes retired) and come back with him. we all know he could manage landing alone, but if its possible, why not have someone come back with him. My father's happy to spend extra time in cuba anyways! :) Im just so worried that if I wait till im there, there rly wont be any flights for weeeeks since its that time of year! Worst case hubby can always travel elsewhere to fly from there but still worried there wont be any flights! I want him home asap, which Im sure all of you can understand! :) How you feeling by the way? Big day of meeting your daughter is coming soon!! SO excited for you guys!

To the rest of the ladies waiting, lets hope Havana is on a roll, wanting to finish as many apps as possible before the new year and that more phone calls will be coming soon!

Lets hope we can all join KJG on the happy train very soon! Hows Yoani adapting to the colder weather BTW?

Im in a good mood today, lets hope it lasts!! ;D
 

shuster2210

Hero Member
Jan 18, 2012
261
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Havana
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03-04-2012
AOR Received.
Never
File Transfer...
July 9th 2012
Med's Done....
January 31st 2012
Interview........
Waived
VISA ISSUED...
Nov-1-2012
LANDED..........
Hopefully December 3rd
WE GOT THE PVE TODAY!!!!!

He went with a lawyer and they insisted he still pay the $400 for the "medical"
We couldn't keep fighting, let Fidel keep his money, I just want my hubby here.

So he should be here in a week more or less. He is still in the paperwork process of gettin his house sold and moving his parents, but all that is going well. We should know by Friday the exact date he is coming!!
 

Avana

Hero Member
Sep 9, 2012
396
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Havana
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
22-06-2012
AOR Received.
none, approved on 30-08-2012
File Transfer...
30-08-2012
Med's Done....
02-06-2012
Interview........
24-12-2012
VISA ISSUED...
24-12-2012
LANDED..........
03-01-2013
shuster2210 said:
WE GOT THE PVE TODAY!!!!!

He went with a lawyer and they insisted he still pay the $400 for the "medical"
We couldn't keep fighting, let Fidel keep his money, I just want my hubby here.

So he should be here in a week more or less. He is still in the paperwork process of gettin his house sold and moving his parents, but all that is going well. We should know by Friday the exact date he is coming!!
CONGRATULATIONSSSS Shuster!!! I am SOOOO happy for you guys! Big pain that you had to pay the extra 400 but oh well, just look at it as the PRE and be GLAD hubby will be home with you in a week and a bit! I hope all the rest of the paperwork goes smoothly for you guys and the Dec 3 (or before) landing date still stands!! Woohoo! ANother hubby home!!! :D :D :D
 
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shuster2210 said:
WE GOT THE PVE TODAY!!!!!

He went with a lawyer and they insisted he still pay the $400 for the "medical"
We couldn't keep fighting, let Fidel keep his money, I just want my hubby here.

So he should be here in a week more or less. He is still in the paperwork process of gettin his house sold and moving his parents, but all that is going well. We should know by Friday the exact date he is coming!!
:) :) :) :) :) :) :) amazing so you still paid the 550 cuc but got a PVE but what happens here...you still have to apply for the PRE no? and you will pay again????
 

shuster2210

Hero Member
Jan 18, 2012
261
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Havana
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03-04-2012
AOR Received.
Never
File Transfer...
July 9th 2012
Med's Done....
January 31st 2012
Interview........
Waived
VISA ISSUED...
Nov-1-2012
LANDED..........
Hopefully December 3rd
ppsandy79 said:
:) :) :) :) :) :) :) amazing so you still paid the 550 cuc but got a PVE but what happens here...you still have to apply for the PRE no? and you will pay again????
No we will not pay anything again because they are getting rid of all the exits permits out of Cuba
There is no reason to apply for the PRE now when after the January they don't need permission to come in and out of the island.
I spoke with the lawyer, there's was nothing we could do if they are insisting we pay for the medical.
The lawyer said people are going through so many issues rigt now because of the changes.
I don't mind paying the $550 now, because they no longer have to pay monthly to the consulate,
 
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shuster2210 said:
No we will not pay anything again because they are getting rid of all the exits permits out of Cuba
There is no reason to apply for the PRE now when after the January they don't need permission to come in and out of the island.
I spoke with the lawyer, there's was nothing we could do if they are insisting we pay for the medical.
The lawyer said people are going through so many issues rigt now because of the changes.
I don't mind paying the $550 now, because they no longer have to pay monthly to the consulate,
so after january 14th we must pay for the medical too? but not the 150 cuc?? so confused wow!!!!
 

shuster2210

Hero Member
Jan 18, 2012
261
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Havana
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03-04-2012
AOR Received.
Never
File Transfer...
July 9th 2012
Med's Done....
January 31st 2012
Interview........
Waived
VISA ISSUED...
Nov-1-2012
LANDED..........
Hopefully December 3rd
ppsandy79 said:
so after january 14th we must pay for the medical too? but not the 150 cuc?? so confused wow!!!!
Sorry but I don't think you understand what is going on.
We were charged for the medical today because they felt like it, that's Cuba. Nothing we can do. I even paid a lawyer.

As per the news, there will be no charges anymore for exit visas after the 14th of January.
There is talk that there may still be a small charge for a PRE, but nobody knows.
This is the problem, nobody knows.
I think you are confusing yourself more than necessary.
Wait until your husband is approved, and the immigration rules have changed, and then deal with it.

Nobody knows for sure what will happen, and right now is probably the worst time possible to be dealing with immigration and we got screwed.
 
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shuster2210 said:
Sorry but I don't think you understand what is going on.
We were charged for the medical today because they felt like it, that's Cuba. Nothing we can do. I even paid a lawyer.

As per the news, there will be no charges anymore for exit visas after the 14th of January.
There is talk that there may still be a small charge for a PRE, but nobody knows.
This is the problem, nobody knows.
I think you are confusing yourself more than necessary.
Wait until your husband is approved, and the immigration rules have changed, and then deal with it.

Nobody knows for sure what will happen, and right now is probably the worst time possible to be dealing with immigration and we got screwed.
ya i think it is more like everyone is confusing everyone!!!! a friend of my husband went this week to get the PVE and they forced the PRE on him saying that the only way out is with the PRE now as it will be like this after janaury 14th so they decided to start early in holguin lol. Diiferent stokes for different folks.
 

Avana

Hero Member
Sep 9, 2012
396
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Havana
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
22-06-2012
AOR Received.
none, approved on 30-08-2012
File Transfer...
30-08-2012
Med's Done....
02-06-2012
Interview........
24-12-2012
VISA ISSUED...
24-12-2012
LANDED..........
03-01-2013
ppsandy79 said:
ya i think it is more like everyone is confusing everyone!!!! a friend of my husband went this week to get the PVE and they forced the PRE on him saying that the only way out is with the PRE now as it will be like this after janaury 14th so they decided to start early in holguin lol. Diiferent stokes for different folks.
Haha es cuba for real, someone from immigration in holguin told my hubby he should get the pve and not the pre when he gets the visa... I guess its just see what happens, when it happens!

Regardless, Congrats again Shuster! :)
 

shuster2210

Hero Member
Jan 18, 2012
261
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Havana
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03-04-2012
AOR Received.
Never
File Transfer...
July 9th 2012
Med's Done....
January 31st 2012
Interview........
Waived
VISA ISSUED...
Nov-1-2012
LANDED..........
Hopefully December 3rd
Thanks. I'm just happy he's has an exit visa. I'll be even happier when we have the ticket booked
 

Avana

Hero Member
Sep 9, 2012
396
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Havana
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
22-06-2012
AOR Received.
none, approved on 30-08-2012
File Transfer...
30-08-2012
Med's Done....
02-06-2012
Interview........
24-12-2012
VISA ISSUED...
24-12-2012
LANDED..........
03-01-2013
shuster2210 said:
Thanks. I'm just happy he's has an exit visa. I'll be even happier when we have the ticket booked
This week my dear, this week. Think about it... the immigration part of it is done! Thats the biggest hurdle you guys could have jumped! Im rooting for you guys! Dec 3rd it will be. ;)
 

KJG

Champion Member
Jun 4, 2012
2,795
29
Ontario
Category........
Visa Office......
Havana
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Feb 28, 2012
AOR Received.
June 14, 2012
File Transfer...
June 20, 2012
Med's Done....
Jan 3, 2012
Interview........
Oct 4, 2012 9:00am
VISA ISSUED...
Oct 4, 2012
LANDED..........
Nov 9, 2012
shuster2210 said:
WE GOT THE PVE TODAY!!!!!

He went with a lawyer and they insisted he still pay the $400 for the "medical"
We couldn't keep fighting, let Fidel keep his money, I just want my hubby here.

So he should be here in a week more or less. He is still in the paperwork process of gettin his house sold and moving his parents, but all that is going well. We should know by Friday the exact date he is coming!!
YIIIIIIPPPPPPEEEEE......YAAAAAAHHHHHOOOOOO!!!!!!! CONGRATS SHUSTER2210 and Mr. Shuster2210!!! Your husband will be here for Christmas!!! It's the most wonderful time of the year.........

So so very happy for you!!!!! xoxoxoxo
 

sassylassie

Hero Member
Sep 18, 2012
285
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Havana
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
11-10-2012
AOR Received.
none
File Transfer...
19-11-2012
Med's Done....
29-05-2012
what wonderful news Shuster and Hubby!!! Congrats!!!! So excited to go update our spreadsheet!!!

Hope everyone else is having a great day!

Hugs
~Sasssy~
 

Sosaga

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Nov 24, 2012
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Get your dancing shoes on Double Rainbow!!! Yr app was in just days behind mine and we got the call today. :D :D :D :D :D :D
No interview or anything. I have lots of questions for everyone and want to say thanks for the advice and info. I haven't been replying because I'm working 13 hour shifts, but I couldn't help share this news and let rainbow know to tell her husband to keep his phone really, really close!!!