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FlaviaEffe

Hi everyone, I am European, I write from Italy and my PP is in Michigan. So fare we have been exclusively sending emails via JPay but we would like to start making video visits every now and then. I cecked on the MDOC website that once he put me on his visitor list everything else is up to me.  I took a look at the forms to fill out to be approved as a visitor. Will my Italian documents, such as identity card or driving license, be fine? And what about GTL video? Will I need a US phone number for registration? 

Would someone who has already been through this be kind enough to explain me step by step what I need to do or give me some helpful suggestions??? I'm not sure how to move, I'm really new to this and I wish everything goes fine.

We are just friends but being able to see each other and establish stronger emotional contact would be very important and meaningful for us! 

Thanks for the attention :)

 
freebird1

The form filling is purely for the facility records and gets approved (or not) by your pp's case manager, so technically there is no restrictions on international applications.   Just make sure you answer all the questions, as they are pretty strict on all information being included.  Also make sure to include a photo copy of your driving licence as proof of address, d.o.b etc, plus a photo copy of a recent utility bill which also proves address details are current and match your other ID. This can take a few weeks to be processed so be patient, and once approved your pp will be notified, who can then in turn, tell you. The problems might arise after approval  in trying to set up a video visit time and date. Because these do rely on jpay/gtl and can run into different problems, from not connecting (you need a really decent bandwidth to support video calls) buffering, loss of sound, intermittent picture. But if you get even a few minutes to physically see each other it's worth it believe me. A real adrenalin rush. And despite Joker's continual warnings, these things do sometimes work....just not every time so be prepared for possible disappointment. I have found that just like everything else put in the way of overseas ppl's patience is the key. Good luck.

 
pixxa

Hey @FlaviaEffe were you able to apply with your Italien documents? I'm from Germany and I only have a german ID so I really don't know if I can apply with it because there is no option for IDs from overseas..

 
Joker

Look for the topic: "GTL scams foreign customers" at top of this General prison talk section.