What we didn't realize was the drawn-out process of government hoops that you must jump through in order to get the VISA official when you actually enter French soil. After Kami arrived, we went to the Prefecture and we were told that we needed to bring in a list of things to register the VISA. (translated birth certificates, copies of Passports, marriage license, proof of insurance from the U.S. and other items). We were told that we would get a call back when the Carte de Sejour would be ready. (this is the actual card that she would carry to make her legal here.)
We did get a call yesterday and the lady at the office said that she wanted Kami to come in this morning at 8:30 to talk with Kami about her "controled medical appointment" on St. Martin on Feb 29th. We had no clue what she was talking about. We went in this morning and sure enough, Kami has to go to St. Martin on Feb 29th to a government doctor for a complete physical. (includes bloodwork, x-rays, "personal" exam, shots if required, mental exam, eye exam, the works!) Well, of course Kami is pregnant and can't have x-rays, "personal" exam, and shots, so we don't know how this is going to affect the medical certificate she needs to pass and receive to get the Carte de Sejour! Not to mention, the cost of flying to St. Martin, staying in a hotel overnight, car rental, meals, and the such...yikes! (The cost of flying to St. Martin alone will be $312!) All this to prove that Kami is not a "menace to the French society"!
