ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportssignature & police clearance
hello sis. well, i think your maiden name's signature will be fine. if you can provide and attach documents that that signature is valid, then, that will be fine.

regarding your police clearance from abrod, i guess, all you have to do is wait for that and make constant follow ups. you may also ask them if they can expedite the release of your police clearance. and in case it won't make for your interview, just be prepared that you will be put into AR and then, provide them asap the police clearance once it is released.

God bless you sis...
beng_and_carlFemalePhilippines2008-01-06 03:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJUNE FILERS STILL WAITING
my gosh! what's going on with VSC???!!! I'm praying for you guys...
beng_and_carlFemalePhilippines2008-01-05 06:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay filers NVC to Interview
Mabuhay VJers!!! just got back from a wonderful trip in cebu and bohol, philippines.

my pinay friends here in VJ and WOF texted me last friday that I already have an interview date!!! Thanks sisters!!! THANKS TO OUR LORD!!! I didnt expect that I would be knowing my medical and interview date last friday. I was in Cebu having fun in a karaoke/videoke bar when my friends texted me. ME AND CARL ARE SO HAPPY!!! Thanks a lot for all the help.

By the way, I met a couple in Bohol. I told them about this wonderful website and shared this blessing to them.

I'm gonna be with 2 other wonderful ladies on January 8 for our interview. And we're gonna have an early medical on Dec 19 and 20.

Please pray for me on my interview. Please pray for me and carl.

Thanks a lot and God bless us all!
beng_and_carlFemalePhilippines2007-11-26 05:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune and July Filers - NOA2 to NVC
QUOTE (Curt and Leah @ Nov 28 2007, 10:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (beng_and_carl @ Nov 4 2007, 10:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
my fiance called USCIS last week to ask if our case has been already transferred to NVC. USCIS told us it will be transferred in two weeks since last week.

i hope that this message from uscis is not scripted... hehe...

we are targeting that by mid-Nov, our case should be already in NVC.




hi, how did you know all of this processing after you got your NOA2????


Hmmm.. what do you mean?

well, i think, you must read the K-1 Visa Guide at the Philippines Section. You'll learn a lot from there.

to track your progress, call the NVC and the US embassy here in manila.

God bless us all...
beng_and_carlFemalePhilippines2007-11-27 22:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune and July Filers - NOA2 to NVC
QUOTE (babybluesusie @ Nov 28 2007, 06:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My NOA2 was on November 20th, and my case was received at NVC on November 26th (yesterday). I found this out today when I called up to change my fiance's address, and also found out that they are sending the documents to Naples, Italy instead of Tirana, Albania.

I had a feeling this was going to happen because he currently lives in Italy, but is moving back to Albania very very soon. I requested that the documents be sent to Albania in the I-129F packet, but obviously that did no good. The woman at NVC told me that I need to submit the address change in writing and hope that the file doesn't get sent to Naples before they are able to change the address.

I wrote a letter ASAP and sent it Fedex Priority Overnight (will arrive tomorrow by 10:30am). I really hope that the docs don't get sent to Naples, because that will DEFINITELY slow us down. I have been to Naples before, and although I absolutely LOVED IT there, I definitely DO NOT want to depend on them to straighten this matter out. I hope it gets resolved tomorrow.

Pray for me!!!!!


Oh my gosh! I hope they will receive your letter before they send it to Italy.
beng_and_carlFemalePhilippines2007-11-27 20:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune and July Filers - NOA2 to NVC
Mabuhay VJers!!! just got back from a wonderful trip in cebu and bohol, philippines.

my pinay friends here in VJ and WOF texted me last friday that I already have an interview date!!! Thanks sisters!!! THANKS TO OUR LORD!!! I didnt expect that I would be knowing my medical and interview date last friday. I was in Cebu having fun in a karaoke/videoke bar when my friends texted me. ME AND CARL ARE SO HAPPY!!! Thanks a lot for all the help.

By the way, I met a couple in Bohol. I told them about this wonderful website and shared this blessing to them.

I'm gonna be with 2 other wonderful ladies on January 8 for our interview. And we're gonna have an early medical on Dec 19 and 20.

Please pray for me on my interview. Please pray for me and carl.

Thanks a lot and God bless us all!
beng_and_carlFemalePhilippines2007-11-26 04:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune and July Filers - NOA2 to NVC
good news everyone! my friend whos noa2 date is oct17 received her interview date today in us embassy in manila. her interview is on january 4. there are other 2 girls also whos interview is on january 3.

God bless you guys!!!

i hope i'll get my sched within the week.
beng_and_carlFemalePhilippines2007-11-20 06:49:00
PhilippinesMy wonderful medical experience at SLEC - Dec 12 and 13, 2007
hello my VJ family! Here's my wonderful medical experience (in bullet form) at SLEC, December 12 and 13, 2007 with Sis Mylene(cocoa) from WOF.

FIRST DAY, December 12, 2007

* Arrival = around 1PM at SLEC
* First Stop = the guard checked my passport, appointment letter (photocopy and original) from USE. he stamped the original and took the photocopy and stapled it to the PDS form. Then, he gave me the PDS form with the photocopy of my appointment letter. LESSON: be nice to Kuya Guard and thank him after. Ready and arrange the ff before you face him (Passport, Original and Photocopy of your Appointment Letter and your Smile)


* Fill Up the PDS form and check it twice if everything is well-written/answered and signed. Lesson: Don't rush. Presence of Mind and write everything well. If you wrote something wrong, never panic, put a line between that and put your initials (like i did, hehe). Use Black Pen. All the things listed in the medical experience in Sheriff Uling's Guidelines are still accurate. Thanks po!


*5th Floor for the payment at the cashier - P6090 ($145 x P43). Lesson: Prepare your payment beforehand so that it will be faster on the paying session. hehe.

*Submitted the duly accomplished PDS form to the US Reception which is right in front of the area where you can fill up your PDS form (sorry, i forgot the right term on that location. hihihi). The lady asked for my picture and asked me to sign some documents. the lady asked me to sign many times coz my signature at first were not that similar to my signature in the passport. so, i did it and i satisfied her. After submitting the docs, the nice lady from SLEC told us to proceed to the door at her back for the picture taking. I jokingly asked her if I can smile on that picture coz i didn't smile on my visa pics coz that's the requirement. and then, she smiled and said yes. Lesson: Never mind the girls if they are not smiling. They are busy typing the info from the PDS forms on their table. Imagine yourself on that job - you're concentrating on something and some people are bothering you. hehe. and most of all, dont forget to say thank you.

* Xray at the 3rd Floor, around 1.30PM. We used the elevator coz I was lazy using the stairs. We went to the counter and showed the nice lady our passports and PDS forms. She told ate mylene to proceed to the 4th Floor for the Lab tests (i think, to save time). while the lady was checking my docs, i told her that she has a nice santa hat. she smiled and laughed. we had some moment of chikka. hehe. then, i proceed to the dressing room. i disrobed my shirt and bra and wore the lab gown. then, proceed to the xray room. the lady was nice. Lesson: Show your smile and say thank you. Don't be nervous and follow the instruction of the lady in the xray room. Breathe DEEPLY!

* Laboratory at the 4th Floor, 1.45PM. I gave my passport and PDS form to the counter. after 5 minutes, she gave me a vial and a container with my names on them and i went to the laboratory room. nobody was there that time so i said hello loudly inside the room.. hehe...then, i checked outside and somebody signaled me to wait for a while. then, a tall and petitie nurse attended me. she did the blood extraction to me and it was not that bad. then, i went to the wash room at the most right side of the room. she told me to leave my things outside. after that, i gave the container to her with my urine and i went back to sit down in front of the counter to wait for the result of my pregnancy test. Lesson: Just be patient waiting for the result. Leave your things outside the cubicle of the CR when you get your urine. Dont be nervous during the blood extraction. Say thank you to the nurse who attended you.

* Vital Signs at the 5th Floor, around 2.10PM. I submitted my docs at the US counter at the right side facing them. Then, after almost 2 mins of waiting, I was called for the Height and Weight. And then, the same lady assisted me to Eye Check up. She was nice and gentle. After that, I waited for another 2 mins for the blood pressure. After that, I submitted my docs to the US counter and Kuya gave me a priority number for the Physical Exam. I was assigned to Room 7, Number 5. So nervous. hehehe. Lesson: Be attentive. You might not here your names to be called coz it was noisy inside that area.

* Physical exam at Room 7, around 2.30. I waited for almost 20 mins and when the doctor inside the room said, NEXT, i calmed and composed my self. She asked me about my medical history and if i have sickness that she didn't mention. So, i told her that i have a hyperthyroidism. the doctor couldn't believe that i have that illness coz the main symptom of
that is the person who's been affected by hyperthyroidism gets thin. i explained to her everything and she was even laughing a bit coz im fat to have that illness, meaning, it's not obvious. hehe. and then, i also told her that i had a typhiod fever in 2000. the doctor repeated some questions at the last part of our conversation. i guess, it's a trick to check my consistencies. then, she told me to remove all the things im wearing and lay down on the bed after. i did it fastly though i was a really nervous. i told her that im ok and ready, she checked my eyes, some parts of the body, my wrists (for suicide atempts), breasts and ofcourse, my booty. my heart was jumping that moment. hahaha.. and then, that's it! she told me to dress up and asked me some last questions. after that, i thanked her and even greeted her merry christmas. went outside. Lesson: Be honest with your answers. The doctors know if you are saying the truth. Just relax and be as natural as you are.

* Immunization Interview, 3.05PM. I showed my PDS form and passport to the counter and the doctor inside the room at the right side called me. she asked some questions about my vaccine history and then, she discussed with the vaccines that will be given to me on the next day. Lesson: Ask something about the vaccines that the doctor told you.

* Check-out counter, 3.15PM. I gave them my PDS form. the nice kuyas there gave me an appointment slip and my official receipt. I was told to be back at 1.30PM the next day. I have my passport, appointment slip and receipt that time.

SECOND DAY, December 13, 2007

* I arrived SLEC around 11AM. I was so early that time coz I was so anxious to get my result. hahaha... Lesson: Arrive on the time of your appointment if you dont want to stay and wait in SLEC.

* I showed my appointment slip to Kuya Guard 1 with my passport. He instructed to present it kuya guard 2 at the right side of the entrance door. then, kuya guard 2 checked my appointment slip, my record in their database and told me that my appointment time will be 1.30PM. So, i just asked him if i can proceed to the 5th floor to meet sis mylene (cocoa) who is having her PE (coz she didnt have her PE yesterday coz of her red flag. BIG LESSON!)
 and he let me. but he put a stamp first to my appointment slip - IMMUNIZATION ROOM.

* I went to 5th Floor and met sis mylene. I also met sis joy, same interview with me. after sis mylene's PE, we went out together for our lunch. Lesson: make sure you have your stamp on your hand so that it will be easy for you to enter the SLEC premises when you go out. and have a nice meal. hehe.

* Went back around 12.35PM, 2nd Floor. I gave them my appointment slip and receipt. kuya on duty checked my papers and he told me that my results are still for signature by the doctor who did my physical exam. the doctor will be arriving 1.30PM onwards. so, i waited for more than an hour. made some chikka to some people beside me. the nice kuyas signaled me that my docs were signed already and wait for my name to be called in the immunization room. after 5 to 10 minutes, my name was called and i went inside. the nurses there were nice and smiling. then, it was my time now for my vaccine. the nurse who facilitated my vaccination was joking me if my fiance is handsome and i gave him a big yes. and i told him "kuya, you look like archie alemanya." he smiled and laughed. then, he gave me 2 shots for varicella and MMR. i even told kuya the amazing love story of me and carl. so that i will be calmed during the vaccination session. hehe. then, after my vaccination, i thanked them and greeted them a merry xmas. Lesson: Be attentive coz you might not here your names being called. Relax and smile.

* Releasing section around 1.30PM. I waited for more than hour for my name to be called again. Then, i was called in Counter A. Kuya there asked for my passport and 2 pcs passport pic and i gave them to him. After an hour, my name was called again in Counter C. Ate was nice. she asked me the ff questions: when is my interview, why i was confined last September and i told her because of stress; then, if my names, birthday and passport number are correct in the vaccination record, and i said yes po, ma'am. she explained to me to me that i should hand carry my xray film during my travel to the US coz sometimes, it is being asked in the POE. she also asked me if was the one in the picture (the one taken during the first at the US Reception). and i said yes. hehe. and lastly, she informed me that they will be the one to forward the results and my passport to the US Embassy for my interview. And then, hola, that's it. I thanked her and greeted her Merry Christmas! and she replied me the same with her smile. Lesson: Patience is a virture. Just wait for your name to be called. Be attentive. Thank the one who gave you the result.

* FINISHED around 4.15PM. I bought the xray holder, P50 each outside. I thanked Kuya Guard and greeted them and the vendors a very merry christmas. I was sooooooo happpppppyyyy!! and when i was walking outside, i saw the guys in the immunization counter and the one who gave me the vaccine - kuya archie alemania. hehe. they greeted me and i thanked them with my big smile. then, lastly, my merry xmas greetings. hehe.

General Observation:
1. People in SLEC were nice. Just be polite and follow their instructions well.
2. The other floors were not that cold except for the Ground Floor - the releasing section area.

Tips/Suggestions:
1. go to SLEC in the afternoon, 1PM.
2. always show your SMILE to the SLEC
3. make your receipt and passport handy
4. always give them your warm THANK YOU every after any procedure
5. remember, patience is a virture
6. be confident, smart and attentive all the time
7. be polite most of the time
8. when you're feeling bored if you're alone, chat with others beside you. but not too much coz you might miss your name being called in the speaker
9. prepare your things at least a day before your medical exam
10. if you are commuting, the fastest and most convenient transportation is the LRT 1. drop off at the UN Avenue Station. cross the taft ave and proceed to the WHO side. turn left at the equitable-pci bank building. and walk for less than a minute and you'll see the gray bldg of SLEC. you'll notice it easily coz there are a lot of people selling some plastic cases outside. hehe.
11. be on-time and or even earlier
12. most of all, pray a lot for guidance, strength and wisdom for the success of your medical exam. ask for prayers from your family, friends and VJ families.


* THANKS to our Lord, Mama Mary and Papa God for the answered prayers. I prayed them for a successful medical exam for me and sis mylene. I also prayed that the SLEC people would be nice to me and it happened. Me and carl would like to thank our family, friends and VJ and WOF families for the prayers.
beng_and_carlFemalePhilippines2007-12-13 08:55:00
PhilippinesSLEC will be on a half-day tomorrow, Dec 14
Oooopppppppssssss... Joy who is having her 2nd day of her medical texted me that it's not halfday in SLEC today.. hmmmm... maybe the Kuyas in 2nd Floor gave us a wrong information.

Sorry for this one...
beng_and_carlFemalePhilippines2007-12-13 21:52:00
PhilippinesSLEC will be on a half-day tomorrow, Dec 14
hi my VJ family! I was in SLEC today for the immunization and result of my medical exam.

For your information, for those having their early medical tomorrow, Dec 14, 2007, especially for those who's gonna have their first day/part of medical exam, SLEC will be ON A HALFDAY WORK TOMORROW for their annual Christmas party.


So, be there very early or just move your sched on Monday.

God bless us all and Merry Christmas!
beng_and_carlFemalePhilippines2007-12-13 07:02:00
PhilippinesDECEMBER interview at US Embassy Manila
Congratulations! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
beng_and_carlFemalePhilippines2007-12-14 00:36:00
PhilippinesDECEMBER interview at US Embassy Manila
QUOTE (wilson and shai @ Dec 5 2007, 04:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (beng_and_carl @ Dec 4 2007, 11:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i know somebody who has some good news later. hehehe..


Hehehe! Sorry Beng! I passed out yesterday when we got back at the hotel from the mall! tongue.gif I was soooooo tired!!!! I can't believe we got approved after a night with no sleep and no food in my tummy during the interview! I was feeling dizzy during the whole time! hahaha Thank God we got approved! Please call me today sis! biggrin.gif Oh, and I met Jasmine at the embassy!!!! weeeeepeeeeeeee!!! She was smiling as she went out from the consul's cubicle!!! CONGRATULATIONS to u also sis!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

To the rest of Dec. interviewees, good luck! It's not frightening at all! hehehe I was just starving and my tummy kept making some noise that made me feel uncomfortable and nervous. laughing.gif

P.S. The visa pick-up was approved too.


wehehehehehehe!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

CONGRATS again shai shai and wilson. i'll call you later in your hotel.

GOSH! i'm so excited for you.. woooohhhhhhhoooooo.... laughing.gif laughing.gif laughing.gif


QUOTE (Ms. Jasmine @ Dec 5 2007, 08:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank You Guys! Congratulations to you too Wilson & Shai... You look good together... Bonvoyage Sis... kicking.gif



thanks sis for your reply in my message.

congrats and God bless.

im so excited and happy for you and mareng shai.

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beng_and_carlFemalePhilippines2007-12-05 01:38:00
PhilippinesDECEMBER interview at US Embassy Manila
QUOTE (Ms. Jasmine @ Dec 4 2007, 04:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey Guys, I had my interview today and I'am approved... Thanks to this forum and to all the members. Goodluck to all. God Bless ... smile.gif



WOW!!! Congrats! Thank God!

interview experience please?
beng_and_carlFemalePhilippines2007-12-04 11:21:00
PhilippinesDECEMBER interview at US Embassy Manila
i know somebody who has some good news later. hehehe..
beng_and_carlFemalePhilippines2007-12-03 22:56:00
PhilippinesDECEMBER interview at US Embassy Manila
i know somebody who has some good news later. hehehe..
beng_and_carlFemalePhilippines2007-12-03 22:56:00
PhilippinesDECEMBER interview at US Embassy Manila
i know somebody who has some good news later. hehehe..
beng_and_carlFemalePhilippines2007-12-03 22:56:00
PhilippinesDECEMBER interview at US Embassy Manila
WOW!!! Congratulations Ladies!!!

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beng_and_carlFemalePhilippines2007-11-30 04:55:00
PhilippinesDECEMBER interview at US Embassy Manila
it's December 3 on Monday!!! Yiippppeeee!!!

To the December Interviewees, may God give you the strength and knowledge to finish the last leg of the K-1 Visa Journey. May He softens the heart of the Consul who will interview you.

Merry Christmas everyone! I'm sure you will all have a wonderful Christmas this year with your loved ones.

God bless us all...

Good luck my dear friend, Shai! I know you can make it!!! Wooohhhooo..

Edited by beng_and_carl, 29 November 2007 - 02:54 AM.

beng_and_carlFemalePhilippines2007-11-29 02:49:00
PhilippinesDECEMBER interview at US Embassy Manila
QUOTE (Ness and Keith @ Nov 14 2007, 04:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Sis Rina,

My Husband called DOS a while ago and finally we got interview date on Dec 18, 8:30am.. kicking.gif kicking.gif I can't explain how happy i am right now.. star_smile.gif

Praying that we will hear more good news before the end of this week to get the complete batch for December interview....

I would like to personally thank you Sis Rina and all VJ'ers.. You've been so helpful to us in this Journey luv.gif kicking.gif

God Bless and Good luck to all of us here....

QUOTE (RandyandRina @ Nov 13 2007, 01:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Glad to know, after calling DOS, that they are in the process of assigning appointment dates for December slots. That will be a real great news for all who've been waiting for at least a month. kicking.gif However, still told to call back on Friday mad.gif




CONGRATS on your interview date. May I know the best time to call DOS? Thanks!!!

By the way, I'm confused with your timeline in your signature. Hehe!!!
beng_and_carlFemalePhilippines2007-11-13 21:05:00
PhilippinesDECEMBER interview at US Embassy Manila
hello everyone! i just called the US embassy in Manila, Philippines. And the representative told me that they don't have the case yet. And maybe, it's still with the NVC.

I'll call them again on Friday.

Good luck everyone!!!
beng_and_carlFemalePhilippines2007-11-13 21:02:00
Philippinesvisa interview fee increase
QUOTE (honeybear @ Dec 20 2007, 12:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yeah, i heard it in the news and its already been posted in the USEM website.
the news said that if you have an interview date in january then u dont have to worry...the USEM wont charge you the additional $31 but if your interview date is set on february then everyone who bought and paid $100 would have to pay additional $31 at the BPI branch they bought their forms before their sheduled interview.



wow! i feel relieved!
beng_and_carlFemalePhilippines2007-12-20 04:50:00
PhilippinesDocument Checklist for my Interview on Jan 8
QUOTE (shallan @ Dec 19 2007, 09:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (beng_and_carl @ Dec 17 2007, 04:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello my VJ Family. Below is my list for the documents to present and submit to the US Embassy in my interview on Jan 8. Please check if I missed something.

in CLEAR FOLDER (for easy way to take out docs)
1. Appointment Letter (original and photocopy)
2. DS Forms
a. 2 sets of DS 156(with picture) and DS 157
b. 1 DS 156K
3. Original NSO Birth Certificate
4. NBI Clearance - for travel abroad and immigration requirement
5. Police Clearances - Makati City and Lucena City
6. Supporting docs for late registered BC:
a. Orgininal copy of Baptismal Cert
b. Original and Copy of Confirmation Cert
c. School Records and Diplomas - Elementary, High School and College
d. Employment Certificate
e. UPLB Alumni Association ID
7. Visa Photos

in CLEAR Books in plastic separates (binder was removed and replaced by yarn stitched at the side)

FOLDER 1 - Evidence of Financial Suppot Documents (Green Folder)
1. (4) copies of Notarized Affidavit of Support
2. Copies of Carl's acceptance letter to Universal Studios and 2 pay stubs (since he just started working here this month)
3. Copies of 2004-2006 Tax Transcripts
4. Copies of 2004-2006 Form 1040 and W2s
5. Others
a. Copies of 2000-2003 Tax Trancripts
b. Copies of 2001-2003 Form 1040 and W2s

FOLDER 2 - Proof of Engagement and Meeting in Person Documents (Blue Folder)
Engagement Docs:
1. Renewed Letter of Intent to Marry - Carl and Beng
2. Engagement Ring Repair Receipt (proxy to engagement ring receipt since it was lost)
3. Engagement Photos (with captions and details)
4. Beng's Wedding Dress Design
5. Wedding Rings Design
6. Wedding/Engagement Announcement in email last April
7. Email replies to the Engagement Announcement
8. Friendster Comment Page
Meeting in Person Docs:
1. Passport with Phil Immigration Stamps
2. Original and copies of EVA Air Ticket and Boarding Passes
3. Original and copies of our Asian Spirit Tickets and Boarding Passes
4. Original and copies of hotel and restaurant receipts

FOLDER 3 - Photos by Category(Red Folder)
1. Best of the Best Pix
2. Meet the Parents, Family and Friends
3. Engagement Pix
4. Happy Moments together
5. Funny Pix
6. Kisses Galore Pix

FOLDER 4 - Proof of Continuous Relationship (White Folder)
1. Cards, Envelopes with Postage Stamps
2. Money Tranfer Receipts
3. Couriers and Cargo Receipts
4. Electronic Correspondences
a. Emails (one per month -beng and carl)
b. Screen Shots of YM Archives
c. Sample Yahoo Chat logs (one per month)
d. Screen Shots of YM SMS Archives
e. Screen Shots of Chikka Text Messages
* Phonebills which are separated in clear plastic separates coz Folder 4 is too thick already
a. Carl's phone cards and call cards
b. Bengs' Globe Phone Bill, Skype Phone Records and Call Cards

**Each folder has a cover page with the details of its contents
**I also included tabs for easy reference
**Binders of the folders were removed and stitched at each side.
**I'll also bring the original copies (tax documents and NOA2) for reference.

Did I miss anything?

THANKS A LOT EVERYONE!

MERRY CHRISTMAS! hohohoho!!!!

I will be praying for your interview..Goodluck sis! Mind if i will make same checklist? hehehe, very well organize! Thanks for posting this it will help me a lot. GOD IS GOOD...KEEP ON PRAYING!



No worries. you can use it also as a guide.

Thanks for the prayers sis. Merry Christmas and a Blessed 2008 to you, your fiance and your family!
beng_and_carlFemalePhilippines2007-12-20 21:07:00
PhilippinesDocument Checklist for my Interview on Jan 8
THANKS a lot Mike and Elisa!

Well, I'm sticking to my set of folders and their contents. but thanks for the suggestions.

for the tax return and wage supplements, we didnt notarized that coz i think, the notarized I-134 will be enough. plus the his tax returns and wage documents are legal documents already.
beng_and_carlFemalePhilippines2007-12-18 22:14:00
PhilippinesDocument Checklist for my Interview on Jan 8
QUOTE (edp333 @ Dec 18 2007, 12:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You have a great list of documents and seemed to be well prepared. My only suggestion would be to not use the copies of the 1040s and W-2s. The reason why is the original transcripts are considered legal governmental proof, and the big consideration is if the consular asks to see the original 1040s and W-2s.


Thanks for the suggestion. Well, I'm gonna bring as well the original copies of my fiance's tax documents during my interview. but i'm gonna hand them first the photocopies of his tax documents and give them the original docs once they asked for it.

God bless you both!

Merry Christmas!
beng_and_carlFemalePhilippines2007-12-17 22:39:00
PhilippinesDocument Checklist for my Interview on Jan 8
QUOTE (rjp44 @ Dec 17 2007, 10:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (beng_and_carl @ Dec 17 2007, 05:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OH YAH!!! I missed writing it there. hehe! but i already have it.

thanks po!


You might want to make photocopies of items like your birth certificate, police clearances, CENOMAR. Anything you might need for your AOS so that the CO can see the original, and have a photocopy to keep if they want to keep a copy.


THANKS A LOT for the suggestion! I'll certainly do that.

God bless you and your fiancee.

Merry Christmas!

Edited by beng_and_carl, 17 December 2007 - 10:34 PM.

beng_and_carlFemalePhilippines2007-12-17 22:30:00
PhilippinesDocument Checklist for my Interview on Jan 8
QUOTE (prettyfacenbody @ Dec 17 2007, 06:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
goodluck!!!

you will do good on your interview! good.gif you have all the documentations that you need! yes.gif


QUOTE (beng_and_carl @ Dec 17 2007, 06:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OH YAH!!! I missed writing it there. hehe! but i already have it.

thanks po!




THANKS A LOT SIS! Pls pray for us ha...
beng_and_carlFemalePhilippines2007-12-17 05:33:00
PhilippinesDocument Checklist for my Interview on Jan 8
OH YAH!!! I missed writing it there. hehe! but i already have it.

thanks po!
beng_and_carlFemalePhilippines2007-12-17 05:25:00
PhilippinesDocument Checklist for my Interview on Jan 8
hello my VJ Family. Below is my list for the documents to present and submit to the US Embassy in my interview on Jan 8. Please check if I missed something.

in CLEAR FOLDER (for easy way to take out docs)
1. Appointment Letter (original and photocopy)
2. DS Forms
a. 2 sets of DS 156(with picture) and DS 157
b. 1 DS 156K
3. Original NSO Birth Certificate
4. NBI Clearance - for travel abroad and immigration requirement
5. Police Clearances - Makati City and Lucena City
6. Supporting docs for late registered BC:
a. Orgininal copy of Baptismal Cert
b. Original and Copy of Confirmation Cert
c. School Records and Diplomas - Elementary, High School and College
d. Employment Certificate
e. UPLB Alumni Association ID
7. Visa Photos

in CLEAR Books in plastic separates (binder was removed and replaced by yarn stitched at the side)

FOLDER 1 - Evidence of Financial Suppot Documents (Green Folder)
1. (4) copies of Notarized Affidavit of Support
2. Copies of Carl's acceptance letter to Universal Studios and 2 pay stubs (since he just started working here this month)
3. Copies of 2004-2006 Tax Transcripts
4. Copies of 2004-2006 Form 1040 and W2s
5. Others
a. Copies of 2000-2003 Tax Trancripts
b. Copies of 2001-2003 Form 1040 and W2s

FOLDER 2 - Proof of Engagement and Meeting in Person Documents (Blue Folder)
Engagement Docs:
1. Renewed Letter of Intent to Marry - Carl and Beng
2. Engagement Ring Repair Receipt (proxy to engagement ring receipt since it was lost)
3. Engagement Photos (with captions and details)
4. Beng's Wedding Dress Design
5. Wedding Rings Design
6. Wedding/Engagement Announcement in email last April
7. Email replies to the Engagement Announcement
8. Friendster Comment Page
Meeting in Person Docs:
1. Passport with Phil Immigration Stamps
2. Original and copies of EVA Air Ticket and Boarding Passes
3. Original and copies of our Asian Spirit Tickets and Boarding Passes
4. Original and copies of hotel and restaurant receipts

FOLDER 3 - Photos by Category(Red Folder)
1. Best of the Best Pix
2. Meet the Parents, Family and Friends
3. Engagement Pix
4. Happy Moments together
5. Funny Pix
6. Kisses Galore Pix

FOLDER 4 - Proof of Continuous Relationship (White Folder)
1. Cards, Envelopes with Postage Stamps
2. Money Tranfer Receipts
3. Couriers and Cargo Receipts
4. Electronic Correspondences
a. Emails (one per month -beng and carl)
b. Screen Shots of YM Archives
c. Sample Yahoo Chat logs (one per month)
d. Screen Shots of YM SMS Archives
e. Screen Shots of Chikka Text Messages
* Phonebills which are separated in clear plastic separates coz Folder 4 is too thick already
a. Carl's phone cards and call cards
b. Bengs' Globe Phone Bill, Skype Phone Records and Call Cards

**Each folder has a cover page with the details of its contents
**I also included tabs for easy reference
**Binders of the folders were removed and stitched at each side.
**I'll also bring the original copies (tax documents and NOA2) for reference.

Did I miss anything?

THANKS A LOT EVERYONE!

MERRY CHRISTMAS! hohohoho!!!!
beng_and_carlFemalePhilippines2007-12-17 03:32:00
PhilippinesWhat to bring at SLEC
hello sis! well, you can read my medical experience here http://www.visajourn...h...t&p=1411213

if you dont have your packet 4 yet, you can have your medical by printing the schedule on-line, link posted by raquel_1208. then, you can present it to the guard and the US reception.

now, make sure that your early medical is at least 4 weeks before your interview date to make sure that your results will still be valid for your interview. though i know some girls who took their medical exam more than 4 weeks before their interview and i guess it went okay.

God bless! SLEC people are nice.
beng_and_carlFemalePhilippines2007-12-17 05:43:00
PhilippinesMerry Christmas Manila Thread!
MERRY CHRISTMAS and a BLESSED 2008, our VJ family!

love,
carl and beng
beng_and_carlFemalePhilippines2007-12-25 21:45:00
PhilippinesHELP! Interview Jan 7 - No Packet from USE yet
Call SLEC also and ask them for your packet pick-up!
beng_and_carlFemalePhilippines2008-01-02 02:18:00
PhilippinesHELP! Interview Jan 7 - No Packet from USE yet
hello! well, call the us embassy at 02-3012000 local 5184 or 5185. I think, you need the original copy of the appointment letter for your interview.

God bless on your fiancee's interview.

Happy New Year!
beng_and_carlFemalePhilippines2008-01-02 02:04:00
PhilippinesThose with early January inerview please share your experience
the visa fee is effective for those applicants who will be interviewed on feb 1 onwards.

God bless to all of us!!!
beng_and_carlFemalePhilippines2008-01-03 03:38:00
PhilippinesHelp for fiancee in Manila
no worries, after my interview, i can help her to arrange her docs. but reading a lot here in vj is more helpful.

God bless you guys...
beng_and_carlFemalePhilippines2008-01-03 22:11:00
Philippinesquestion on SLEC
you can have your medical earlier than your schedule. it must be atleast 4 weeks before your interview date.
beng_and_carlFemalePhilippines2008-01-06 03:28:00
PhilippinesJan. 8 interview
see you there sister! God bless us all....

Woooohhhhhhhoooooo...
beng_and_carlFemalePhilippines2008-01-06 21:29:00
PhilippinesBirth Certificate & CENOMAR Validity
better get copies of these docs 6 weeks to one month before your interview so that the information are still very fresh. although the BC has no expiration, well, you can use the old ones in the future. submit to the embassy the newest copy as well as for the CENOMAR.

check all the info in your BC and CENOMAR like spellings, dates and places and correct them in advance to avoid the necessary delays after your visa interview.
beng_and_carlFemalePhilippines2008-01-10 07:30:00
PhilippinesDec.19 interview experience
QUOTE (shanleybelle07 @ Jan 10 2008, 01:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HEYA!
i got an update today abt my documents...its already back in USEmbassy from NSO..hope the consulate can now issue a visa for me, soon...
wish me luck everyone!
thanks



That's a good news sis. Actually, we have the same case. I was borned in 1983 and registered in 1997 due to some factual reasons - main reason is our city hall was burned a month after i was borned so my civil registration document was not forwarded to the NSO and my mom knew about that later on. she registered me in 1997.

i sent you a PM so we can track our progress. pls add me on your yahoo messenger list ha.

God bless you and i believe that you will receive your visa very soon!!!
beng_and_carlFemalePhilippines2008-01-10 23:07:00
PhilippinesElectronic devices
well, ANY ELECTRONIC DEVICE will not be allowed to enter the US embassy premises, even a CD, DVD, USB Flash Drive, Cellphone and charger, etc.

so, what i suggest here is for those who have huge emails and chat log evidences, choose the best of the best among them that will confirm the continuity of your relationship.

as for me, i only printed out 10 emails from my baby and 10 emails from me. then, 12 chat logs for more than 1 year of communication which is already equal to 60-80 pages!!!
beng_and_carlFemalePhilippines2008-01-14 03:43:00
PhilippinesHotels and Pensionne Houses
i've always tried Riviera Mansion. affordable rate and nice service. clean rooms as well.

check this out: www.rivieramansion.com

they are few blocks away from SLEC and the US Embassy.
beng_and_carlFemalePhilippines2008-01-13 22:45:00