Kingston,Jamaica

[longdistanceloves]

Hi Jam Fam!!!!

My hubby went to Kingston today at 4:30am to drop off his passport and itinerary. Although the woman he spoke to on Friday didn't tell him he needed to bring a pre-paid return envelope we wanted to make sure we dotted all of our i's and crossed all of our t's. Hubby went to DHL in SAV on Saturday only to find out that that location does not have those envelopes. He was going to go to MoBay but we decided against it and hoped/prayed that KG would tell him to come pick up his passport.

Hubby arrived in KG early and went to the High Commission and spoke to the guard. The guard was very rude and Mr. Nev said he looked right through him. The guard told him there was absolutely no drop offs on Mondays and to come back tomorrow. Mr. Nev stood his ground and said he was told to drop off his documents today. After a lengthy discussion the guard told him to come back at 1:30pm. When hubby called I could hear the discouragement in his voice. I calmly told him not to waste another second thinking about how the guard treated him. He had four hours to kill so I told him to get something to eat and to find out where the nearest DHL location was incase an envelope was requested. We talked a couple of more times and I could tell hubby was starting to feel better.

From 1:30pm to 2pm I was on pins and needles because we had no idea if he was just supposed to drop off his documents or if he had to go into the High Commission. When my phone rang and I picked it up I could feel hubby's smile across the miles.

When he went back there was a different guard and when my hubby told him what happened earlier, the guard apologized and said the guy was new and there was a mix up. He told my hubby to go inside and drop off his passport and itinerary. Mr. Nev was pretty impressed with the High Commission. He said they scanned him, took his phone, and iPod. He said a very nice white lady helped him. She had short dark hair and a nice face with some years on it! lol! He handed her his passport and itinerary and asked if there was anything else she needed. I told him to take EVERYTHING with him incase he was asked for it - original marriage certificate, original birth certificate, Schedule A, address change, etc. She told him that was all that she needed except his DHL envelope. Hubby told her he was not asked to bring an envelope and then she told him the visa officer would call him when it is time to pick up his passport/visa.

Mr. Nev is currently floating home on cloud 9!!!

So that's where things are at as of today!

Oh Yay Nev. Thanks for all the info. This could be extremely helpful for any of our hubbies to know. Im so glad he didn't give up and that they took his passport and didn't need the DHL. YAY YAY YAY! One step closer... and the last step of picking up the passport better be soon!! YAY YAY YAY!!

 

[Mrs. Davis]

Wonderful news!!!

 

[longdistanceloves]

This morning I was driving to work and talking to my husband on the phone like we usually do for the half hour ride. You got to work we said our I love you's. And hung up the phone so I could start my day.
Not even 15 minutes later at 9:44. My my husband called back. Which is weird because he usually doesn't call me while I'm at work unless I'm on my lunch. He opened the conversation with ..
"Danielle are you busy"
I replied. "no, do you have any good news?"
All I heard was .."yes baby. They have requested my passport."

I couldn't stop sobbing. I cried out and nearly dropped to the floor.
The lady next to me couldn't figure oh what was going on. I explained. We hugged. And Cried.
My husband told me to calm down and call him back lol


So now. Still shaking.
My husband is on his way to figure out the dhl.
Not sure where to go for that.
Also. The cost is 2100$ if I remember.

I'm still in shock
Thank you everyone for all your support over the last year and a half.
Let's keep those requests coming kingston!!

Much love
D <3

Danielle, I am super happy for you and hubby!!! Great to hear this news. Kingston is working hard and we all can see it!! I am so happy for you and hubby!! Congrats!

 

[longdistanceloves]

Also Danielle, if I may ask, did your hubby's ecas say "In process"? Do you ever order notes and if so were any of the checks done when you last got them? Totally up to you if you want to share

 

[carm_cnd]

Hi Jam Fam!!!!

My hubby went to Kingston today at 4:30am to drop off his passport and itinerary. Although the woman he spoke to on Friday didn't tell him he needed to bring a pre-paid return envelope we wanted to make sure we dotted all of our i's and crossed all of our t's. Hubby went to DHL in SAV on Saturday only to find out that that location does not have those envelopes. He was going to go to MoBay but we decided against it and hoped/prayed that KG would tell him to come pick up his passport.

Hubby arrived in KG early and went to the High Commission and spoke to the guard. The guard was very rude and Mr. Nev said he looked right through him. The guard told him there was absolutely no drop offs on Mondays and to come back tomorrow. Mr. Nev stood his ground and said he was told to drop off his documents today. After a lengthy discussion the guard told him to come back at 1:30pm. When hubby called I could hear the discouragement in his voice. I calmly told him not to waste another second thinking about how the guard treated him. He had four hours to kill so I told him to get something to eat and to find out where the nearest DHL location was incase an envelope was requested. We talked a couple of more times and I could tell hubby was starting to feel better.

From 1:30pm to 2pm I was on pins and needles because we had no idea if he was just supposed to drop off his documents or if he had to go into the High Commission. When my phone rang and I picked it up I could feel hubby's smile across the miles.

When he went back there was a different guard and when my hubby told him what happened earlier, the guard apologized and said the guy was new and there was a mix up. He told my hubby to go inside and drop off his passport and itinerary. Mr. Nev was pretty impressed with the High Commission. He said they scanned him, took his phone, and iPod. He said a very nice white lady helped him. She had short dark hair and a nice face with some years on it! lol! He handed her his passport and itinerary and asked if there was anything else she needed. I told him to take EVERYTHING with him incase he was asked for it - original marriage certificate, original birth certificate, Schedule A, address change, etc. She told him that was all that she needed except his DHL envelope. Hubby told her he was not asked to bring an envelope and then she told him the visa officer would call him when it is time to pick up his passport/visa.

Mr. Nev is currently floating home on cloud 9!!!

So that's where things are at as of today!

Yay! at least he gets to pick it ur not waiting on DHL

 

[sheriB]

Hey guys

Just checking in, although I don't usually say anything I'm usually around. Congratulations to everyone that has gotten through in the last few weeks ;D ;D

A little update, I got PPR nov 21 got my pp back and I landed.

I thank God for all his blessings, I still can't believe. I keep repeating God is so good

 

[sammystorm19]

Hey guys

Just checking in, although I don't usually say anything I'm usually around. Congratulations to everyone that has gotten through in the last few weeks ;D ;D

A little update, I got PPR nov 21 got my pp back and I landed.

I thank God for all his blessings, I still can't believe. I keep repeating God is so good

Congrats!!!!!

 

[chilld of God]

Hey guys

Just checking in, although I don't usually say anything I'm usually around. Congratulations to everyone that has gotten through in the last few weeks ;D ;D

A little update, I got PPR nov 21 got my pp back and I landed.

I thank God for all his blessings, I still can't believe. I keep repeating God is so good

what are the dates you drop your passport off and when it was returned??

 

[carm_cnd]

Hey guys

Just checking in, although I don't usually say anything I'm usually around. Congratulations to everyone that has gotten through in the last few weeks ;D ;D

A little update, I got PPR nov 21 got my pp back and I landed.

I thank God for all his blessings, I still can't believe. I keep repeating God is so good

Oh congrats! welcome to Canada

 

[oneandonly]

Hey guys

Just checking in, although I don't usually say anything I'm usually around. Congratulations to everyone that has gotten through in the last few weeks ;D ;D

A little update, I got PPR nov 21 got my pp back and I landed.

I thank God for all his blessings, I still can't believe. I keep repeating God is so good

Congrats Sheri

 

[danielle902]

Also Danielle, if I may ask, did your hubby's ecas say "In process"? Do you ever order notes and if so were any of the checks done when you last got them? Totally up to you if you want to share

I Checked Ecas last night and still nothing

when i checked it today around 12 ish - it said in process

Orered 2 sets of notes April and june (i think) They both said nothing

Didint see anything of value in them so i didnt order them again

 

[oneandonly]

9 more PPR calls to go for 2012 were getting there

 

[chickie72]

Hey guys

Just checking in, although I don't usually say anything I'm usually around. Congratulations to everyone that has gotten through in the last few weeks ;D ;D

A little update, I got PPR nov 21 got my pp back and I landed.

I thank God for all his blessings, I still can't believe. I keep repeating God is so good

congrats!!! ;D

 

[sheriB]

what are the dates you drop your passport off and when it was returned??

I dropped off at DHL on the 22nd of november, they didn't drop off until Monday evening though. My Ecas switched to decision made the following weekend. They sent off the passport Wednesday morning December 4th and I picked up at DHL Thursday morning.

 

[sheriB]

Thank you everyone for your congrats, I really appreciate it.