ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesPls help me......Visa Interview Appointment in USEM
Thank you for all the response! My fiance called the USEM already thru USA. My interview date is on May 20. I hope i can meet other K1 filers also during the interview date.
my_angelFemalePhilippines2008-04-16 06:40:00
PhilippinesPls help me......Visa Interview Appointment in USEM
I was trying to reach USEM w/ this # 1-909-101-7878(im located in the Phil) since yesterday but its always a busy tone. Is there another way to reach them?

Another question, did u pay the Application Fee in BPI first or contact the Visa Information services to schedule your interview?
my_angelFemalePhilippines2008-04-14 20:53:00
PhilippinesFinally Visa in hand today
QUOTE (guamcouple @ Apr 17 2008, 07:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well it has taken over a month to get it and tons of hassles but she finally has her visa and will be going to CFO tomorrow morning and flying to Guam at 10pm tomorrow night. At least she has a short flight to get here.

Thanks forum for all the great info and providing a place to vent frustrations about this whole process.


Wow, thats nice to hear after almost a month since ur interview. Im sure TONS of HASSLES & NERVE WRACKING days. I hope mine will be ok also w/o a problem.

Btw, ur fiance is stationed in Guam? mine is in Japan.

CONGRATS!!!
my_angelFemalePhilippines2008-04-17 07:02:00
PhilippinesApril 22nd Interview updates
CONGRATS!!!
my_angelFemalePhilippines2008-04-22 06:21:00
PhilippinesApril 22nd Interview Experience
CONGRATS!!! kicking.gif Thank You for sharing ur EXPERIENCE. It give us idea what will happen on our future interview. I hope it will be the same w/ all of us. innocent.gif
my_angelFemalePhilippines2008-04-22 07:25:00
Philippines4/22 interview--passed
CONGRATS!!!!!!!!! Hope all the K1 filers will be approve.
my_angelFemalePhilippines2008-04-22 06:13:00
PhilippinesVisa Approved today April 22, 2008
QUOTE (Happy_Heart @ Apr 22 2008, 03:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
In everything give thanks for it is the will of God to those who are called according to His purpose....God is good all the time and all the time God is good!! The consular said to me today " Alright, your visa is approved and welcome to USA!! And almost all K1 & K3 applicants were being approved today!!.. Thank you Lord Jesus for being with us on that special day of ours!! GOD MERCY ENDURES FOREVER!!


CONGRATS!!! Happy Trip!!!
my_angelFemalePhilippines2008-04-22 06:07:00
PhilippinesSt. Lukes
QUOTE (xhaxha @ Apr 10 2008, 08:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ChrisB0707 @ Apr 8 2008, 11:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone, ShaSha had her first day of the medical today so I wanted to update everyone on the time spent. After reading all the info on VJ I told her to go in the afternoon. She arrived at 1:30PM and was out by 5:30PM. She did tell me that she had seen and talked to a few people who arrived at 7:00AM and they were still there until 3 or 4PM, so looks like its not good to show up early because you will have to wait all day. She did pass everything and is going back for day 2 on Thursday because she has class on Wednesday.





Honey, just got your card, thanks I love you...

1St DAy


Yes, i arrived at 1:30PM, guards were very nice, i even left some of my stuffs(notebook from class smile.gif ) on the guard's shelf,. I showed them my passport and NVC appointment letter(you have to photocopy it, cuz they will take the copy and give you back the original with a stamp),. the guards gave me Patient Data Sheet(PDS) form to fill up and said " maam after mo yan i fill up paki bigay nalng sa mga magagandang chicks katulad mo sa may Reception Area" hahaha,. when i gave it to them, they asked me questions and then one nice girl took me inside a room where she took digital picture..
They instructed me to go to 5th floor to pay at the cashier, I didn't notice the elevator so i used the stairs, and when i reached at 3rd floor i paused and take a deep breath and then continue to climb upstairs, when i reached 5th floor, i just noticed the elevator,. headbonk.gif I paid 7,671.30 pesos they gave me the receipt,..
They told me to go to the 3rd floor at the X-ray department, the girl there wasn't very nice,.
Then I went to 4th floor at the Laboratory Department, i waited for more than 30 minutes, and they gave me a urine/blood specimen bottles,. the Needle that they used to extract blood is kind of Big, i think it's 18 gauge needle, I'm not sure though, but it's ok, just relax and follow what they say to you,. restrooms have tissues, but bring your own tissue just in case...
Then I went to 5th floor, that's the place where they take your vital signs and height and weight and eye test,. nurses there are nice... You need to use your sense of hearing, cuz people are so noisy and sometimes when your name is called you can't hear it.. US Counter called my name and gave me my papers and passport and asked me to wait in front of Room number 6, they will give you a number (mine is 20) i just waited there for 20 minutes and the doctor called my name, it's my turn for Physical exam... she asked me few questions( girls you need to recall the your LMP last menstrual period cuz it's the most common question they ask)..
the doctor usually entertain two patients at a time, so there were two of us in the room, while she was interviewing me, she asked the other girl behind the curtain to disrobe completely.. it's ok you can still maintain your privacy cuz only the doctor could see you and not the other patient,. but sometimes, when you're behind the curtain, you can hear the doctor interviewing another patient,..(don't listen to them, just mind your own bussiness tongue.gif ). doctor asked me about my birthmark on my right arm,. and she carefully inspect wrists,.. so that's all...
I went to 2nd floor for immunization interview,. they ask you if you have had immunizations.,.BCG scar etc... and they ask you if you had chicken pox before and locate the scars,.. they also asked me about any allergies,. i told them i have allergies with chicken and eggs,.
Then they told me that i need MMR and HP(it's actually anti cervical cancer) .. so that's it..
I went to check-out counter and they gave me my receipt and passport,. they told me to go back the following day at 2PM, i asked them if it's ok to go back a day after next cuz i have a class, the girl asked me when will be my interview date, i said April 29, she said ok,.

So 5:30 PM i was outside St. Lukes...


2ND Day

I arrived there at 2pm, showed the guard my passport and receipt, then he checked my name on the computer( master list) and there i saw my picture which was taken on my 1st day Medical exam,
I went to the 2nd floor for immunization, i gave my receipt to the gentlemen on the table,.
I waited there for more than an hour, still nothing happened, i was kind of mad and getting impatient, i called the guy in pink who took my receipt, and asked him how much longer will i wait there,. he said, he already gave my receipt to the nurses there and maybe I'm next...
still nothing happened,. i was very mad and saw the guy in pink again, he was eating French fries,. i asked him to follow up my papers, he was like "relax ma'am, if you'll kiss me i will go check your papers now" i know he was kidding but i was very mad at him.... and asked him to do what i want him to do, so he stopped eating and go downstairs and got my X-ray result and other papers, and he gave it to the nurses at the immunization room,... 2 minutes after my name was called, and they interviewed me again about my allergies, the nurse took me to the doctor and the doctor interviewed me again,. she's not very nice,..i just told them what happened to me when i ate chicken and eggs,. so they told me that since i have an allergic reaction with eggs they can't give me the MMR vaccine,. so they just gave me one shot it's the HP or anti cervical cancer..
at last I'm done and went downstairs to get the X-ray result and my receipt, they got my passport,....

Tips for those who have small kids,.

bring some finger foods
bring some toys for them to play, while waiting,.
bring jacket if your kids have cold intolerance..
bring some tissue or handkerchief to wipe your kid's tears when they cry.. biggrin.gif


God bless us all....


Very well said. Ive been in the same route. I got my medical last April24-25 and i PASSED. Yehey

I do suggest to go there in the afternoon.
my_angelFemalePhilippines2008-04-27 06:54:00
PhilippinesI got my visa today :)
CONGRATS kicking.gif Have a nice TRIP!!!
my_angelFemalePhilippines2008-04-27 08:20:00
PhilippinesMedical Exam in St Luke's....PASSED
kindly share your experience of the whole process during your medical exam,what are the do's and don't during the medical?what do we have to prepare and bring with us when we get to that schedule also..


QUOTE (stevent @ Apr 27 2008, 08:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
CONGRATS FOR PASSING THE MED. EXAM! kicking.gif I WILL BE HAVING MY MED. EXAM THIS COMING TUESDAY PLS. PRAY FOR ME...

WHAT TIME DID U GO TO SLEC? IM PLANNING TO GO THERE 12:30 NOON. DO U THINK IT IS OK?

WHAT DID U BRING? TNX.



REQUIREMENTS:
passport
(3) 2x2 pictures, ull give one during the first day then another 2 on the second day
appointment letter, original and photocopy
black pen, because ull need to fill up the forms

Bring also...snacks, tissue

Dont forget...the POE(port of entry), the address & contact # of the petitioner

I suggest to go there in the afternoon.

Here's my experience...

1st Day
I arrived at 9AM, guards ask for my passport & appointment or the confirmation letter. Then, he asked if i have a photocopy of the letter. I said "YES" then he gave me Patient Data Sheet(PDS) form to fill up. Huh! I forgot the POE, address & contact # of my fiance. So i ask the receptionist about this and she said i can give those information the next day. So i gave the PDS form, photocopy of the letter & the passport to the receptionist. Ask me some questions, check if i fill up the form correctly & then wait for a few minutes before my digital picture. Im gald i met a buddy there, her name is Ate Lucy. She is applying for K1 visa also. So every process there, we are BUDDIES.

Go to 5th floor to pay at the cashier, paid 7,671.30 pesos and got the receipt. Go to the 3rd floor at the X-ray department, remove shirt or blouse, bra, necklace and dangling earrings. Then, wear a robe. Also, if u have a long hair bring a clip.

4th floor at the Laboratory Department, waited for few minutes for blood and urine test. Im always scared of blood extraction thats why i dont look at the syringe.

Around 11am, 5th floor(U.S. Counter) again, lots of people waiting for their turn. Taking height, weight, blood pressure, eye test and vital signs.

Go to 2nd floor for immunization interview. The doctor was very nice to ask questions about history of ur health, immunizations, allergies & if u had chicken pox or measles before. I had a measles when i was in high school but i cant find any scars so I volunteered that i will have the vaccines to be safe. Because i read that i will need it on applying for my Adjustment of Status in USA.

Around 1pm, we were asked to eat lunch first then go back there at 2pm. Go to 5th floor again for Physical Exam. They gave us # and lined up for room 6. The doctor there was very Serious and Strict. She asked me series of question about Past Medical History. Then, asked to remove ALL clothes while lying in the bed w/ curtain. Check my wrists, breasts, belly and ask to go sideways to check my ****. Asked me also when was my last menstrual period. Dont forget that coz they, YES coz that is the MOST COMMON QUESTION there! I think they are checking if ur pregnant.

I think we were finished around 4:30pm. It was a whole day experience. So i think its better to go there during 1pm.

2nd Day
I arrived before 3pm because i was stuck on the traffic on South Superhighway. I supposedly be there at 1pm. Showed the guard my passport and receipt, then he checked my name on the computer.

Go to 2nd floor(again) for immunization. Waited there for a few minutes. The nurse was very nice and efficient giving me the vaccines. I said..."Are u done? Why it was so quick?" Hahaha I got 2 vaccines, MMR and Varicella.

Last step was a long wait. Go to the ground floor and i still saw my new friends and Ate Lucy, my BUDDY there. They went there at 1pm and still waiting for the result. So it means u dont need to be too early on the 2nd day. We all got the results at past 4pm, the Xray film and vaccine record w/c we will bring those in the USA. We ALL PASSED!!! YEhey!!! good.gif

Dont worry there is an elevator there. Every step they will instruct what floor to go and they will give u a flow chart to follow.

GOODLUCK to future VJ members who will have their medical exam. I hope sharing my experience will help u.
my_angelFemalePhilippines2008-04-27 08:06:00
PhilippinesMedical Exam in St Luke's....PASSED
I already PASSED my medical exam last April 24-25. And luckily gained FRIENDS there. Thank GOD and to all the VJ members for sharing their experience. If not from u guys...i wouldn't know what are the requirements & wont have any idea what is happening during the medical exam. Next, will be my interview on May 20.

I hope and pray that WE ALL PASSED the MEDICAL EXAM & also the INTERVIEW w/o any problem.
my_angelFemalePhilippines2008-04-27 07:03:00
PhilippinesInterview April 29... Gosh I'm so nervous now...
QUOTE (xhaxha @ Apr 27 2008, 10:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Today is April 27 and my Interview is going to be on the 29th.. I'm just so nervous right now... My Chris told me to be confident and just answer the questions and I'll be fine.. But i can't help it.. my heart beats so fast more than a hundred beats per minute (tachycardia) wacko.gif .... I wonder if i could still sleep tonight and tomorrow night....
I hope and Pray that everything is going to be alright, and i could get the Visa before my Flight (May 16th), I know we have a problem about Document Verification, But I commit everything to God.. I trust Him Fully,. I know He's not gonna leave me and He will give what my heart's desire which is to be with the man I love...


I need your prayers..

thanks...


I know how u feel right now coz Im so nervous, stress & PARANOID also even my interview date is on the 20th of May. I just always pray and surrender it to HIM. Im sure it will be fine because OUR INTENTIONS are GOOD
my_angelFemalePhilippines2008-04-27 22:55:00
PhilippinesAPRIL 29 INTERVIEW APPROVED
CONGRATS!!!!!!! kicking.gif
my_angelFemalePhilippines2008-04-29 07:58:00
PhilippinesAnother increase in Medical Examination Fees
QUOTE (timcass_12 @ Apr 30 2008, 07:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
On May 2, 2008, St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic (SLMCEC), the Embassy's accredited medical facility, will increase the medical examination fee by U.S. $30.70 to cover the costs of administering the currently available new vaccinations. The new medical exam fees will be U.S. $213.35 for adults (15 years and older) and U.S. $185.35 for children (under 15 years of age).

link: http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3023.html


Wow....From $182.65 to 213.35 for adults, $30.70 increase is no JOKE whistling.gif Good thing im already finished. I hope they will provide more QUALITY service then.
my_angelFemalePhilippines2008-04-30 06:46:00
PhilippinesInterview Went Just Fine...Approved..Now waiting.
CONGRATS kicking.gif Thanks for sharing the questions star_smile.gif
my_angelFemalePhilippines2008-04-28 06:22:00
PhilippinesVisa will be delivered soon...
CONGRATS kicking.gif
my_angelFemalePhilippines2008-05-02 22:39:00
PhilippinesMy interview experience last april 29
CONGRATS kicking.gif Thank you for sharing ur experience!
my_angelFemalePhilippines2008-05-01 19:12:00
PhilippinesAfter the Bad Medical Experience
Im touched on your story. If im in your shoes, i'll feel the same way. Dont worry, Im sure your husband will be always on your side to support and care for u. JUST ALWAYS HAVE FAITH IN HIM!
my_angelFemalePhilippines2008-04-29 21:00:00
PhilippinesMay 12th
Goodluck to ALL!!!
my_angelFemalePhilippines2008-05-11 19:27:00
Philippinesanybody have May 20 as their interview date?
QUOTE (ammike @ May 12 2008, 08:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello don!! oo nga mey ticket nah wala pang Visa hahaha. . .
Mas excited pa si Mike sa akoa!! I will gonna miss my mum sobrah karon rajud ko mabulag sako family huhuhu kulbaan nako ani ang mga Luha mag anod anod jud ni...


Wow...ok ah me ticket ka na!!! Hehehe Goodluck to US!!!!!
my_angelFemalePhilippines2008-05-12 08:01:00
Philippinesanybody have May 20 as their interview date?
My interview date is on may 20 also. Im sooooo NERVOUS!!! Hopefully, ALL of US will be APPROVED!!!
my_angelFemalePhilippines2008-05-12 06:39:00
PhilippinesMy Interview Experience
Congrats to ur VISA and to ur future Baby!!! kicking.gif
my_angelFemalePhilippines2008-05-12 06:37:00
PhilippinesWE ARE APPROVED!!!!!
CONGRATS!!!!! kicking.gif
my_angelFemalePhilippines2008-04-30 05:57:00
PhilippinesVJ MEMBERS EYEBALL
Can i join to the EB? Mukhang masayang celebration ito. good.gif Im from Batangas.
my_angelFemalePhilippines2008-04-23 07:25:00
PhilippinesNot being at the interview
QUOTE (martinbr @ May 22 2008, 04:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone. I just read a thread here that a consular turned down a couple because of one of the parties not being there at the initial interview. Is this true? The reason I ask is, that I might not have the money just to fly over there to support my wife in Manila at the interview when the time comes.

It is going to be a real struggle for me right now. Since I got married last November, my ex-wife got so resentful for my decision to get married that they started to garnish my wages for my job. I am only pulling only $200.00 per week on my regular job. My other job as a roofer has not had any work for the last month. To make a long story short, with the new fee increases it's going to be a real struggle to get my wife and step child over here. The only thing that I am banking on is that about the time that it all processed which will probably about next year in March I will be getting a cash buyout from my job due to outsourcing. This is what I am going to be using to get them over.

But if the process gets done before my job ends, I might not have enough money just to fly over there and be at the interview.
thanks,
martinbr


I already finished my interview and i got the pink slip, meaning our petition was APPROVED. Im just waiting for my passport w/ the visa. Im alone when i was interviewed. Dont worry, i saw 98% of the applicants there were alone also, meaning their partner(petitioner) was not physically there. Just make sure to complete the necessary documents and ur benificiary(wife) will be fine.
my_angelFemalePhilippines2008-05-21 17:13:00
PhilippinesAnybody have MAY medical & interview schedule?
QUOTE (dbears @ Apr 27 2008, 01:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good success to everybody who will be having their medical this week... may God be with you and give you perfect bill of health to pass the medical and may you be able to give back the glory to God.

God be with us always.


Im already finished w/ my medical exam last April24-25! At ang interview ay 7:30am on May. Paki add na lang po.

Btw, any suggestions about simple and light weight wedding gown? saan kaya puede bumili?
my_angelFemalePhilippines2008-04-27 22:33:00
PhilippinesAnybody have MAY medical & interview schedule?
Me too pls include me in "our" prayers wink.gif My interview date is on May 20 and medical exam might be April 2

===============
2007-11-15 : I-129F Sent
2008-02-25 : I-129F NOA2
2008-03-06 : NVC Received
2008-03-05 : Consulate Received
2008-05-20 : Interview Date
xxxx-xx-xx : Visa Received
xxxx-xx-xx : US Entry
xxxx-xx-xx : Wedding date

Edited by my_angel, 18 April 2008 - 08:15 AM.

my_angelFemalePhilippines2008-04-18 08:11:00
PhilippinesALL FILIPINAS! where did u get ur gowns????
QUOTE (shes @ May 3 2008, 01:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (betsay @ May 2 2008, 01:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What's your color motif? It really depends on you, or how many colors you want as motif. If you have two (Yellow and blue, for example) Your Mom can have/wear one of the colors. In my opinion, it need not be the same color as the bridesmaids and maid of honor. Or, if you have only one color motif, your Mom can wear a different shade of that color. It need not be monochromatic.


our theme wud b somewhat Caribbean, aqua blue for the girls and royal blue for the men..

now the mothers....i dnt know yet...they say that mothers colors are different from the maid of honor and brides maid..

by the way, heres how my chosen gown looks like..



the vest is detachable



Nice DESIGN!!!!!!!
my_angelFemalePhilippines2008-05-02 23:02:00
PhilippinesALL FILIPINAS! where did u get ur gowns????
QUOTE (o0pink0o @ May 2 2008, 03:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi shes,

If you want a ready made gown you can visit SM Malls, they have ready made gowns in department store. That is where i bought my wedding dress which cost 2k. I bought wedding dress caz we only had civil wedding so no need for me to wear a gown hehe. I wanna share you the pic so that at least you have an idea on how much more can a 10k gown will look like. smile.gif




But if you want a gown that is affordable and would be perfectly fit on you try to go in divisoria.I know a boutique there which offers affordable prices and nice gown. The name is ELEGANT CREATION BOUTIQUE.They can be located in 2nd Floor P35 Cluster Divisoria building. Look for Ellen ( i think that is her name) +639195020073 (I'm not sure if that is still her num caz its been almost 2 yrs since the last time we contact her). My friend had her wedding in Westin Philippine Plaza and that is where they ordered her gown as well as ours (bridesmaids). Our (bridesmaid) gowns cost Php2,500. Here is the pic.



I think my friend paid Php25,000 for her gown including 3 gowns for the flower girls. In regards with the gown that your mom will wear, as far as i observed with other wedding ceremonies i attended , ang suot nila ay yung wedding motif din smile.gif. I hope this thing helps and Cheers for your wedding rose.gif kicking.gif


PiNk luv.gif


Thanks for posting w/ pictures & price. I hope more VJ members will post here. Im also looking for more suggestions where to buy the wedding gown. Im thinking of the possibility to buy it from SM also. But i will still check and research first.
my_angelFemalePhilippines2008-05-02 09:26:00
PhilippinesAge difference between Filipinas and americans (Poll)
Fiance(USC) - 36
Me - 28
8 yrs gap...But most of my friends & family thought he is only 28 also. Huh!
my_angelFemalePhilippines2008-05-02 09:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMAY 20 INTERVIEW DATE!!! yehheeeyyyy. . . . . . .
Congrats to u!!!! We have the same interview date May 20 kicking.gif . See u there!
my_angelFemalePhilippines2008-04-17 06:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs there any K1 visa here that they left USA before AOS?
Hi to All!!!

Im a fiancee of a US Navy. He is station now in Japan. Im applying for K1 Visa. We are planning to get marry in USA then go to Japan. Do u think the Consular Officer will deny my application because after getting married(K1 visa) in the USA, ill go to Japan? Our plan after the wedding, we will have the Adjustment of Status. He might leave me in the USA while waiting for AOS. Is there any same case here that they left USA before AOS? Im confused and nervous now. I hope the Consul Office wont take this against me.

Angel
my_angelFemalePhilippines2008-04-08 08:06:00