biggish data

NOA2 - Oct 18th from TSC -> Received at NVC on Nov 12 -> out the door Nov 18

Looks like we are on our way

noa2 October 24 from TSC here

icedblu15

Not Telling

Philippines

2013-11-19 07:59:00

My NOA2 was Oct 11. My case is now at the embassy in Manila. Check the Sep 2013 filers thread to see many more timelines that may interest you. Best of luck through the process. Cheers

Thank you jgoodman.. i am already following that thread too.. NVC have not received our case as of today...

icedblu15

Not Telling

Philippines

2013-11-17 03:00:00

My NOA2 was Oct 11. My case is now at the embassy in Manila. Check the Sep 2013 filers thread to see many more timelines that may interest you. Best of luck through the process. Cheers

Thank you jgoodman.. i am lateady following that thread too.. NVC have not receibed our case as of today...

icedblu15

Not Telling

Philippines

2013-11-16 23:13:00

Oct 17 received e-mail notice of approval NOA2
Oct 25 received hard copy

Thanks, probably ours ours is on its way

.. good luck to all of us

icedblu15

Not Telling

Philippines

2013-11-16 16:12:00

I am the beneficiary of Evansly.
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We received a notice of Â changed Â status stating Â that on November 4, our approved petition was shipped to NVC. Then NVC received it Â I think on Nov. 13 then gave our MNL # Nov. 14 and Transit it to USEM Nov. 15.

Your NOA2 was approved October 25? Mine was October 24 but havent received update from USCIS that they shipped it to NVC until now.

I am the beneficiary of Evansly.
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We received a notice of Â changed Â status stating Â that on November 4, our approved petition was shipped to NVC. Then NVC received it Â I think on Nov. 13 then gave our MNL # Nov. 14 and Transit it to USEM Nov. 15.

Your NOA2 was approved October 25? Mine was October 24 but havent received update from USCIS that they shipped it to NVC until now.

icedblu15

Not Telling

Philippines

2013-11-16 07:18:00

TSC
NOA2 received 10/25
NVC just for it today 11/14

Good for you

we are from tsc and we received noa2 on october 24.. hope nvc will receive our case soon..

icedblu15

Not Telling

Philippines

2013-11-16 07:09:00

Question regarding I-134 Affidavid of Support

You are absolutely correct; if you do have enough income 125% above the poverty guidelines then there's no need to provide bank statements. That's exactly what we've done..

makebalayesarr

Male

Senegal

2013-07-26 16:02:00

Issued!!??!?

Keep your fingers crossed & hope for the best. God is good all the time. We have to remind ourselves that at the end of the day only GOD is our sole liberator.

makebalayesarr

Male

Senegal

2013-08-28 15:23:00

Case complete!!! How long until we get interview date??

Hi! We also received my packet 4 yesterday, my interview is on Oct. 16th.

Good luck and God bless us all!

chingkoi

Female

Philippines

2013-09-10 17:43:00

Case complete!!! How long until we get interview date??

Case completed August 6 via phone...received case complete email August 7...then i received Packet 4 (Appointment letter) on August 12 and my interview is on September 9

Thanks for the info.
So would it be safe to assume that my interview could also be a month from now?

Do you any idea if the interview schedule on our case (IR-1) is affected by the volume of other IV cases?

chingkoi

Female

Philippines

2013-09-07 20:17:00

Case complete!!! How long until we get interview date??

On my case, NVC sent us the Packet 4/Appointment letter 5 days after our case was completed.

Hi! When was your case completed and when is your interview?
We just had our case completed yesterday, hoping to have an interview schedule soon.

chingkoi

Female

Philippines

2013-09-07 06:53:00

I-864 package to interview

So this means that it is not really required to bring another copy of I-864 on the interview?

Anybody else who went for an interview recently?

My husband sent the original I-864,along with the rest of the AOS package,last August only.

So, all the documents he submitted are still valid including the W-2, right?

chingkoi

Female

Philippines

2013-10-14 09:04:00

US Embassy Manila & Scheduling Interview (K1 & K2 together)

Hi i just got off the phone from nvc and i got my nvc case number, i need help should i register online for my medical ?

mikeraine

Not Telling

Philippines

2013-05-21 09:08:00

Pls i really need help regarding SPA in the phil embassy

hi i do have the same problem, my kids needs passport, i saw the form for the spa but do i need to get them asc, because im goin home to pick them up, so do i really need that?

mikeraine

Not Telling

Philippines

2013-11-05 19:25:00

vanityyve - The Petitioner/Sponsor is eligible to accompany your fiancé(e) during the interview. In fact, it has been advised by many that it helps in the approval process. Originally I was not going to be there for my fiancé's interview but after what I have read and conferring with a trusted experienced immigration expert, I have decided that I will attend, in fact I am looking forward to the process. She is nervous and rightly so, and I think she could use the moral support.

Good luck.

This sounds great! Thanks. I met a K1 applicant as well when I had my medical and her interview date was 2 days ago (20th of June). She told me there were some applicants accompanied by their fiance. It's a relief to know he'll be with me on that day for moral support. I am so excited and can't wait to get it over with.

vanityyve

Female

2013-06-21 22:59:00

There is no issue with filing AOS beyond the 90 days, you may be out of status but it not held against you.

We were married about a month after we arrived in the States, on a Saturday, then the following Monday we were down to the county to record the marriage certificate, got a few extra certified copies. Then Tuesday were down to SSA and applied for the SS card.

Once you have your green card you can fly back to the Philippines without issue, there is no requirement of waiting two years.

- IF you stay an extended time (6 months or longer) in the Philippines it would cause the "citizenship clock" to restart at zero. You need to reside in the United States for three years from the RESIDENT SINCE date stamped on the GC, this does not mean you can not take a trip back to the Phils, it just means be back in the USA in less than 6 months. And you must be present in the USA for 30 months before you can apply for citizenship.

http://www.uscis.gov...le/chapter4.pdf

Also if you are gone a year or more USCIS can cancel your GC (you can apply for a waiver before traveling) meaning you would have to start all over with the visa process.

Very informative. Thank you so much. I bookmarked the link you gave me so I could read it again.

vanityyve

Female

2013-06-18 09:14:00

No problem with your fiancé being at the interview with you, I was there with my fiancée, its a great experience and I enjoyed it thoroughly, in fact I was asked almost as many questions as my fiancée was. Afterwards it was a taxi ride home, then we relaxed for a couple months before flying back to the States.

My wife didn't apply for her SSN until after we were married, that way it was in her married name from the get go. Card arrived in about 2 weeks.

Started AOS shortly after the SS card arrived, EAD/AP card arrived about 2 months after filing, then we had an interview with USCIS and had the green card about 2 months after the EAD/AP.

Then was the fun of learning to drive.

Great! I would have thought of that too, applying SSN after getting married a few days we arrive back to his place. It is much easier and not time consuming. It is important as well to file AOS and EAD/AP before the K1 expiry date, otherwise I will be out-of-status. Question though, once I have my green card am I allowed to fly back to the Philippines next year? Just out of curiosity as I heard some immigrants having to stay for 2 years before they could go back to the Phils. Are there any restrictions to it?

vanityyve

Female

2013-06-17 18:26:00

I couldn't open your blog site but here is our page: http://philippinefia...isa.weebly.com/

You can try deleting cache on your browser and try again. If not, there's a lot of useful topics out here that you can get ideas with. Thanks for sharing that one will surely take a look at it.

vanityyve

Female

2013-06-16 23:18:00

Excellent. Until recently SLEC was letting the K-1 get the medical completed with just the appointment confirmation, then SLEC started requiring a letter from either NVC or USEM with the MNL # on it, the letter from USEM is next to impossible so I have been telling folks that once they get the NVC letter with the MNL # to email a copy to their fiancée as that will make SLEC happy.

BTW I have no issue opening the link to your blog.

Seems to me that they need an update on their website when it comes to requirements. That way it wouldn't be a pain for applicants who are having a hard time understanding what they really require from you. The process doesn't end here. Once you arrived in the US, there are plenty of things to attend to. Applying for SSN, AOS, Applying for Employment Authorization, then after the wedding request to change the last name in SSN, so on and so forth. I'm not worried about these, my fiance and I will work on it together but the most thrilling part of it all is the Interview Day. I'm just wondering if they allow applicant's fiance to enter in the embassy building.

vanityyve

Female

2013-06-16 23:12:00

Most never receive the letter from the embassy telling them the can start the visa application. I am not talking about the appointment confirmation letter (or email), you will need that or if you scheduled online the confirmation page after scheduling online. What did you show to SLEC?

The employee from IVU is right then. She told me for K1 Visa once you confirmed with them your case status you can schedule your appointment right away and start compiling the required documents and undergo medical exams. No need to wait for the letter just print out the Appointment Confirmation Email. I printed 2 copies of it and 2 copies of the letter from NVC that my fiance received. He scanned and sent it through my email. That's what I submitted in SLEC. I even called SLEC to confirm the requirements and told them I haven't received any mail from embassy so they advised me to print out the NVC letter with MNL Case number because that's what they need.

vanityyve

Female

2013-06-16 20:42:00

Hate to see you get to the embassy for the interview missing a form and having them give you a 221g .

That embassy letter you gave the link to is outdated, the link I gave you in the earlier post leads to the current letter.

There is a link in my signature below that covers the K-1 process also, including the CFO adventure.

I have read a few different times that MOA is very quick location for getting the visa.

All the best in your journey.

Your post earlier was a great help. Ironically, I printed out 2 copies of DS-230 a few weeks ago and I forgot one of the most important thing in my site. I haven't received any mail from the embassy till now although I was advised there's really no need for me to wait for the letter. It's just frustrating sometimes. Others received it and some don't.

Thanks a lot. Once I'm done with my interview experience, I for sure will share and post it here.

vanityyve

Female

2013-06-16 20:06:00

I don't have a clue if there are rules on VJ or not, I was just asking.

But I would suggest you read through the embassy instructions letter as you also need the DS-230, its listed at item "e"

Here is a link to the embassy instructions letter for the K-1

Are you doing CFO before the embassy interview or waiting until after your visa is in hand?

Hi,

I missed that one indeed. Although, I just referred all of the list from the embassy website: http://photos.state....on_rtf2_001.pdf

I added it, thanks for bringing that up to my attention. I am no blogger nor an article writer. Just thought I could give out some tips or advice.

I am planning to attend the seminar the day after my interview (hopefully everything will go through smoothly) then I'll go back the day that I'll receive my visa for CFO Sticker. I opted to pick up my visa at 2GO Mall of Asia as it only takes 3-4 business days (according to some successful applicants I've researched online).

vanityyve

Female

2013-06-16 19:13:00

Hello Sir,

I didn't mean to break the rules and policies of VJ Community as I wasn't aware advertising of own blog is strictly not allowed. My intention was in good faith to be of help to Filipino applicants in going through K1 Visa process which is not an easy process. My sincerest apology to the VJ Team. I believe the requirements I posted are the ones stated in Manila Embassy website. If there's missing then the applicant can just email them through IVManilaReplies@state.gov

vanityyve

Female

2013-06-16 18:23:00

How to go through K1 Visa Application in the Philippines. My blog only applies to Filipino applicants at Embassy of the United States, Manila.

vanityyve

Female

2013-06-16 04:24:00

Current updates on how to go through K1 Visa Application. Kindly visit my blog site at: http://k1visaapplicant.wordpress.com

vanityyve

Female

2013-06-16 03:52:00

After NOA2 Approved - Preparing for FORMS

I would suggest that your fiancee secure three copies of NSO Birth Cert. 1 for the embassy and keep the other two for future references especially when you apply for AOS. With regard to CENOMAR, it is only valid for 6 months so better get one copy of it 1-2 weeks before the interview day. CFO and St Lukes doesn't require those two documents.

I just had my medical exams last June10-11 - the requirements are:

A. Passport

B. 1 Photocopy of your passport (the part wherein your photo and biographic information shows)

C. 2 photocopies of Appointment Letter / NVC Letter with the MNL Case number ( If you don?t have this, ask your fiance to scan his hard copy mail from NVC and send it to you through email. Print 2 copies of it).

D. 3pcs 2×2 photo with white background both ears are visible (write your full name and signature at the back of each photos)

E. 2 photocopies of your online registration through http://www.slec.ph/u...ation/index.php (this serves as your Patient Data Sheet).

F. Black Ballpen

G. Payment for Medical Fee of Php 9,366.00

for CFO:

Requirements for Attendance to Guidance and Counseling Program

Two (2) valid identification cards (IDs) with photograph;

Duly completed guidance and counseling form;

If married, original and photocopy of marriage contract on security paper from the National Statistics Office, or Local Civil Registry Offices; or original and photocopy of marriage contract duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/ Consulate (if married abroad)

Other documents as may be required by the counselors; and

Payment of P400.00 counseling fee.

Requirements for Registration

Original and photocopy of Passport;

Original and photocopy of visa

Original and photocopy of Immigrant Data Summary for US-bound emigrants (except for K visa holders);

Original CFO guidance and counseling certificate;

Duly completed emigrant registration form; and

Payment of the authorized registration fee.

Edited by vanityyve, 16 June 2013 - 06:46 PM.

vanityyve

Female

2013-06-16 18:40:00

Wait Times for K-1/I-129F Interview at Manila?

How long is the current wait time for a K-1/I-129F interview to be scheduled at Manila?

That is, the time between requesting an interview and the interview date. Recent experiences anybody?

Once you received the NOA2 and paid the Visa Fee you can schedule your appointment online or via phone. When I scheduled mine first week of June 2013 there were a lot of available dates you can choose from. I chose July 8 as I want to make sure my fiance has all the time in the world to prepare filing a leave from his work and be able to look for plane tickets. Make sure to undergo medical exams 1-2 weeks prior to your interview date. You can visit my topic/ content for more info.

Edited by vanityyve, 25 June 2013 - 07:16 PM.

vanityyve

Female

2013-06-25 19:13:00

my fiance is doing her medical right now

Hi jus curious my fiance is doinf her medical right now at st lukes manila how long does it takes to get done does it takes the whole day or she be finish half day??

Medical examination at SLEC is a 2 day process. On the first day would be Xray, blood/ urine test and immunization interview. I had this all covered whole morning on day 1. Then on the second day is the administration of immunizations only took me 2 hours as there were a lot of applicants before me. Had my medical 2 weeks ago. You can check my content / topic for more information.

Edited by vanityyve, 28 June 2013 - 07:22 AM.

vanityyve

Female

2013-06-28 07:15:00

K1 Visa Philippines interview experience July 2013

Thanks All, I am just waiting for my visa to be available for pick up and once I have it on hand will go back for CFO sticker on my certificate. Had my Guidance and Counseling seminar the day after my interview. Went there in the morning hoping to be included in their morning slot, unfortunately I was scheduled for the afternoon slot already. Felt like a whole day activity but it's all worth it. The seminar was very informative.

vanityyve

Female

2013-07-10 21:08:00

K1 Visa Philippines interview experience July 2013

Interview Day- It was a nerve wrecking process but eventually got through it. Praise God of his goodness!

6:30AM- Went to the gate of Embassy of the United States Manila (their gate is the one with green roof on it and you will see 2 grey tents with small sign boards hanging at the center). At the left is the line for Immigrant Visa and Fiancee Applicants and at the right is for Non-immigrant / Other or Seafarers.

TIP: You would need to present your:

a. Passport

b. Appointment Confirmation Letter

c. Organized DS-Forms. They only require from me 2 copies of DS-156 (with stapled 2×2 visa photos), 2 copies of DS-157 and 1 copy of DS-156K. They did not ask for my DS-230. Make sure to have those on hand before you reach the embassy staff wearing blue shirt (meaning you have to pull those papers out from your clear book.

Question they asked from me:

1. Are you done with your medical?

2. Are the results in CD?

Once done, they stapled all the required documents and requested me to put my passport inside a ziplock which they provided, showing off the biographic info page.

8:00AM- Finally entered the 1st door with my fiance. Since I didn?t bring a bag with me just my 3 folders, I didn?t had any problems going through their security scan check. My next stop was at the first 3 windows. Went to Window 1 to submit the stapled documents she asked for my full name and if I?m pregnant then gave me 2 stubs of my number (6186) the one was attached to my appointment letter and DS Forms the other one was given to me as applicant?s copy and instructed me to look for a seat at the right side of their waiting area, not the side with chairs near Kodak booth, because those are for non-immigrant/ seafarers.

When we were able to find our seats, another staff approached the applicants, gave instructions on how to fill out DS Forms correctly, ?you should not leave a question/item blank? that?s what they?re trying to point out. If it?s not applicable then you will just have to put NA or NONE. Apparently, the staff just gave emphasis to DS-156 Question # 26-28 and should be signed, DS-157 Question #10- if your passport was issued in the Philippines then that should be written below, then DS-156 K (the part where Consul will assist you in answering it) I was hesitant to answer that part however, the staff said she was given by Consuls an authority to advise applicants to put the name of the fiancé and signed by the applicant.

Once done, give it to the staff and wait for your number to be posted on the board in front of you. (You should be attentive to it as they are posting numbers in random).

9:30AM- Our number was posted in the board with the assigned window beside it, so we were instructed to enter in through Door #2, the door beside it is for American citizens. You will go through a security scan check (again). Went directly to Window 43. A young male foreigner staff asked for my full name and birthdate. He then instructed me to put my Left four fingers on the scanner, my right afterwards then both my thumbs. Then he told me to take a seat and wait for my number to be called . We went out as the chairs inside the building were all occupied and you are not allowed to stand up at the back.

10:45AM- My number was called at Window 56 wherein I was interviewed by a Filipina Consul. She asked for my valid PASSPORT, NSO BC, CENOMAR, NBI, and the BPI receipt. Then a few seconds she asked for my fiance?s Affidavit of Support, Form 1040 and Wage Statements.

Questions she asked me:

1. What is your name?

2. When is your birthdate?

3. How old are you?

4. How and When did you two meet?

Questions she asked for my fiancé:

1. What is your name sir?

2. How old are you?

3. How many times did you visit her?

Once done, she instructed us to take a seat again and wait for our number to be called. Unfortunately, it took a very long time that we were advised to take lunch break and be back exactly at 1PM. Since we only have 55 mins left, we decided to just grab something to eat from their mini canteen outside at the center aisle. Then we went back in 10 mins before 1PM.

2PM- Our number was called at Window 59. I thought the American Consul was an old strict guy, but to my surprise he was friendly and funny. He doesn?t laugh nor smile a lot but you can tell at his looks that there?s nothing to be nervous about. Beside him was a young Consul probably a trainee observing how interviews should be done.

Questions he asked:

1. How you doing? (he first looked at my fiance then gazed at me)

2. How is he to you? Is he a good or bad guy? ? answered: Very Good guy!

3. Can you tell me about that? What is very good for you? ? answered: He has all the traits in a guy that I really want or been looking for

4. And what are those traits? ? answered: He is very sweet, understanding and thoughtful.

Then he told us you?re okay now and didn?t ask for my photos that I made effort with organizing them on my folders. He gave me pamphlet with regard to domestic violence and instructed us to wait for our number to be called for Visa Delivery Confirmation.

2:15PM- Our number was called again at Window 68. The Filipino guy asked for my full name and just said ?You?re good to go? and didn?t gave us any piece of paper (most of the approved applicants there were given a piece of paper) which made me inform him that I opted to pick my visa at 2GO MOA. He told me that the courier will just inform me through text. So I assumed that if you are given a piece of paper that is for delivery instructions and if you were not given one that?s for pick up. Well anyhow, it made us so incredibly happy that I got it over with.

For more info: http://k1visaapplicant.wordpress.com

vanityyve

Female

2013-07-10 07:37:00

CFO concerns

No, as far as I could remember, the other 14 applicants I am with did not present their NBI nor CENOMAR. They are not required for individual or group counseling. The only thing I discovered was that if applicant's petitioner had been divorced before, they would need to present a photocopy of his divorce decree or just know the divorce date. If you failed to do so, they will not release your certificate on that same day and will put it on hold till you get to submit the required pertinent documents. The only thing I submitted for registration was my 2 photocopies of my 2 valid ID with photos in it (bring the original IDs as well) and the registration form they provided. For the individual counseling, the facilitator only asked for my photos.

Edited by vanityyve, 14 July 2013 - 08:16 AM.

vanityyve

Female

2013-07-14 08:12:00

CFO concerns

Thanks to everyone for the replies so far. Very much appreciated!

Leon & Mylen: Your guide was one of the CFO guides I originally read. Very helpful and thorough which is why I tried to prepare everything you listed as well. Thanks so much for it.

Hank: Your guide is legendary! I refer to it often, so I made sure to have multiple copies of MY documents (including passport, BC, financial records, etc.). Thank you very much for keeping it so up to date! EXTREMELY helpful!!

Robb & Ann: Thank you for the very helpful links! If we cannot get the NSO documents in person by Tuesday, we will probably use this to get them by next Tuesday.

My fiancee does have two forms of photo ID (passport and driver's license). She also has the "personal copy" of the NBI clearance (the bottom half of the original sheet), which is exactly the same as the top half, only it has a "personal copy" stamp on it. It is still green, has the photo, and all the pertinent information. Does anyone think this might be OK to show as an "original" if they ask? Of course we will make a copy as well.

I researched the NSO website, and the nearest one to us is the Pasay location. If we can get there very early on Tuesday, I'm hoping we can get the CENOMAR and copies of BC the same day. I've read about some cases where this is possible, particularly at this location.

We'll probably also order a CENOMAR online because they claim it can come in a few days. We definitely need one of these because it turns out we only had one original (which the USEM took for their records). The extra 10 dollars for this fee is really not an issue compared to piece of mind. Guess we should have done the CFO counseling BEFORE the interview.

One other question (sorry!). The CFO website says there is a "registration fee" for the registration process, but it does not list the fee amount. Is this the same as the "counseling fee"? I assume it is separate, but I am wondering what the amount is. Thanks again everyone!

Registration Fee is for Php 400. I just had my CFO seminar last Tuesday and received my visa last Friday. You can check my experience at this link: http://k1visaapplica...m-mall-of-asia/

vanityyve

Female

2013-07-14 04:26:00