Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Interview on Thursday NOV 30!	Best of luck on your interview. My interview date is on Nov 30 as well :-) Wow, congrats to both of you, are you sweating bullets?	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-11-25 17:03:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	help!	There is some information that suggests Manila Does not accept co-sponsors for a K-1 application. The requirement as best I understand are, you must make 125% of the poverty level guidelines, Assets value is divided by 5 (years) so a $10,000.00 income coupled with $100,000.00 in assets would grand total to $30,000.00. The poverty guidelines can be found here: http://travel.state..../info_1327.html	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-12-05 06:17:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	150 days!really?	do we really have to wait for 150 days before we get our interview schedule or our packet? oh thought it would be in january no, thats not true..it should only take you a month or so Unfortunately it is true, Manila is typically 3-5 months wait for interview. As to the packet, I think you should receive it in a month or so.	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-12-05 06:27:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Visa Denied		Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-12-17 10:55:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	CFO	Wow, quite a post, you should repost it here or ask the Mods to move it... http://www.visajourn...php?showforum=6	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-12-23 11:00:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	income question	Can you scrape up the $300 in assets eg, personal property as someone else suggested? I think they will be strict about this. Good luck! I could be mistaken but I think the value of assets are divided by 5 for a spread of 5 years so the actual asset value would have to be $1500.00 Good Luck	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-01-14 22:36:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	income question	List assets, surely you have something of value?, cars, home, personal property??	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-01-14 21:22:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	2006 income level	here is a question for you all I was laid off in 2006 for 5 months , so my income for 2006 was low , only 18000 my income for 2007 will be about 30000 should I write a statement explaining why my income for 2006 is so low or not? I won't have my w2s for 2006 before the interview so won't know the exact amount of income . Also I just started my current job the 2nd of Jan will this have any effect ? Mark Your timeline says your interview is 12 Feb, You should have your w-2s by 31 Jan. I should of said that I won't have them by the time I send the information which I am sending the 26th but even if I have them your reply still doesn't answer the question Mark And you *have* to send these documents on the 26th? cant wait till the 1st? or any chance you might get your w-2's before the deadline? My reply does not answer the question for probably the same reason no one else has answered it. I'm not a consular officer, I don't know.	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-01-20 22:28:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	2006 income level	here is a question for you all I was laid off in 2006 for 5 months , so my income for 2006 was low , only 18000 my income for 2007 will be about 30000 should I write a statement explaining why my income for 2006 is so low or not? I won't have my w2s for 2006 before the interview so won't know the exact amount of income . Also I just started my current job the 2nd of Jan will this have any effect ? Mark Your timeline says your interview is 12 Feb, You should have your w-2s by 31 Jan.	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-01-20 06:17:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	K-1 Interview in Manila...APPROVED!!!	Good news from Manila....Churchita's K-1 visa was approved on Thursday, January 11, and she received the visas (K-1 for her and K-2 for her daughter) on Tuesday, January 16...we picked them up at the USE. I was there for her interview and I believe that definitely helped. Now we are in Chicago...just got her on 1/19/07. The interview at USE was challenging, and so was the POE experience at O'Hare in Chicago. But...we made it through everything and now we just have to plan our wedding date and then begin the AOS process. Churchita's first experience with winter in Chicago was not a good one...she immediately slipped on some ice in front of our house and fell face forward...but she's ok. It just scared her and embarrassed her, too. Thanks everyone for being so supportive, especially Trey and Roxy, who also were approved the same day as Churchita was. To everyone who is still in the K-1 process...hang in there and be patient. Your time is coming, even though the waiting drives us crazy sometimes. TimR Congratulations!	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-01-20 23:12:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Post K1 NOA2 Information	Fellow Phil-Am Family... I have put together some information that may help you. Please CLICK HERE and/or check my signature block. Cheers! Sheriff Uling NOTE: I will occasionally *BUMP* this to the top. THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN UPDATED... CLICK HERE OR USE MY SIGNATURE. Thx roymcn3rd for keeping this alive... check out the updated version! If I do this will it go to the bottom? PMUB!	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-09-27 20:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Visa Approved in Thailand!!	Yep, Congratulations bill, well deserved.	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-01-29 20:52:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	134f manila embassy income requirements	Whether Manila uses 100 or 125% seems to be unconfirmed, but I'd work against making the 125% level for safety's sake. IMHO Good Luck Does it really matter if USE takes 100-percent level for I-134? You are gonna have to come up with the 125 for the I-864 in less than 3-months anyway when you adjust status That is exactly what I meant, but I understand how one might misinterpret my verbage.	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-02-06 20:18:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	134f manila embassy income requirements	Poverty levels are established by the USCIS not the individual Embassies. It is 125% unless you ar emilitary, then it is 100%. Ken Does anyone know if the US embassy in manila uses 100% or 125% of poverty level as an income guideline? I know technically the 134f uses the pre 1997 i-864 guildelines which are 100% but I heard different embassies use different amounts. Also, I have 2 children who don't live with me but are partial dependents. Is this counted as one full dependent in figuring the family size? Thanks! The poverty guidelines are established by the DHHS Dept of health and human services NOT USCIS. As to whether they go by the 100% or 125% level it is at the discretion of each embassy. The I-134 is not legally binding so the level associated with its qualifications are only relevant to those of us trying to make the grade. Its at AOS when the I-864 comes in to play and that the 125% level will surely be used. Whether Manila uses 100 or 125% seems to be unconfirmed, but I'd work against making the 125% level for safety's sake. IMHO Good Luck PS. about the kids...I'd like to know too. Your theory makes sense but since nothing else in this process makes sense...well you get the picture.	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-02-06 16:44:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Affidavit of Support.. IMPORTANT QUESTION	Search specifically for advice on and interviews held at the Manila consulate. This consulate has anecdotal reports of 'unique requirements' for the I134. Translation; Scuttlebutt has it that Manila does NOT allow co sponsors. Your mileage may vary, (actually I hope for your sake it does) Good Luck	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-02-19 20:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	a scenario for sponsor/co-sponsor- I-134 will it work?	http://www.visajourn...showtopic=55807	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-02-24 20:12:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	CFO SEMINAR	I would NOT wait until the 12th if shes leaving on the 13th...Thats zero margin for error in the Philippines....I don't like the odds.	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-03-03 15:58:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	I-134--intend or do not intend?	The I-134 is also used for other types of visas, that question applies to sponsorship of those. I put something like " N/A this affadavit is submitted in conjunction with application for K-1 (fiancee) visa." Edited by Alanlvsjudy, 11 March 2007 - 07:53 AM.	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-03-11 07:52:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	pre-interview notice from the embassy.	hello everyone! i got hold of someone through call centers 3 times already since our case has been received by the embassy. i asked them if i am going to receive a letter (pre-interview notice) from the embassy but all that i talked to have the same answer. i will not get any notice or letter acknowledging my case. well, i had been reading posts here noticing that ,mostly everyone who have their case forwarded in manila received a pre-interview notice. mine has been received in manila february 20, until now i have not gotten anything from the embassy. is it alright if i dont have the pre-interview notice or do i have to let my fiance call the embassy and ask regarding this matter? call center guys told me just to wait for my packet 4 which will be send 90-180 days at the most after manila embassy received the case. we are hoping that our case will be included on the may interviews. btw, congratulations to those who got approved and have their visas on hand! all of us deserve to be happy. GOOD LUCK to everyone. ana I expect you will get a pre interview letter, it took us near a month to get it. Good Luck	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-03-11 07:10:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	When will the Manila Embassy Release Schedule	Thank you for the information. It is close to the 15th so hopefully I will be on it. Also thank you for the link it was very helpful. Just guessing from your timeline, if I were a betting man Id say you'll be on the May list... Good luck!	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-03-13 18:06:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Petition received at Manila Embassy	The interview dates are published around the 15th of each month. Not to rain on any parades but I'll be quite surprised if the feb NOA2's get May interviews, June is more likely...but hey thats only my guess...Best of luck to everyone!	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-03-13 12:37:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Fiancé's Interview in 10 days	I'm just hoping there's a bar across the street from the consulate! And that a couple of my fellow VJers will be there with me to share a bottle of wine while we wait! Why would you wait in a bar when you can attend the interview with her/him?	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-03-24 22:42:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	hemorrhoid	Hemorrhoids are not a big deal. Not a disease. Don't worry about it - it will have no negative effect on your visa. You can take care of it with a cream from the doctor. Jenn I take it you've never had one....?	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-03-28 18:46:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Philippines Visit with passport	Hello all How long can I stay in the Philippines with my passport ? I want to say for 30 days..... Can I ? Dave I could be mistaken but Im reasonably sure the max length of stay without any formalities is 21 days but I think its pretty easy to extend. Google "Philippines tourisim" or something similar	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-03-30 19:00:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	medical exam in manila	Isn't a pap smear what you get in your underwear?	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-03-31 08:59:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Well, Luz and Robin are leaving for Manila now. Tomorrow morning their time (8AM) their airplane leaves. It's hard to believe that it will soon be over. Gary, if Judy had flown a day later or Luz a day sooner they would have been on the same flight, Judy is airborne now. I'm assuming Luz is flying Northwest 20, its the only thing I know of headed this way at 8 am. Good Luck!	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-04-04 21:47:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Hmm that is interesting that some people say co-sponsor is not allowed, while some say you can. Also a surrogate is allowed. So i can use my parents then? Well I just got my new job, and I shall make over 20,000 by her interview. I just hope they view my future potential earnings, and by then I should have about 8-10,000 in the bank. Of course my new problem is that makes seeing my sweety impossible now. Will one trip be enough to prove a bonafide relationship? I heard 2 or more is the norm. I cannot guarantee anything is acceptable, only posting in regards to what I have read here. research, research, research. Good Luck	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-04-04 05:31:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Is it true that Manila no longer accepts co-sponsors for the K1 Visa? I had one of the lawyers I contacted tell me this. I averaged only $14,000 the past 3 years. Anyone know about this? Thanks so much!!! I am in contact with someone, who has an attorney, and just filed using a co-sponser. I do not see where it should be different with you. PM me. I am an attorney here and will be getting into immigration law and have no problem doing free research for people as I learn about immigration law. Your current earnings are more important than an average. Do you currently meet guidelines? If not, you can expect you will be denied the visa based on insufficient support. I have not heard of a single successful attempt to use a cosponsor for a K1 in Manila. I have heard of denials followed by a marriage in the Philippines and a new CR1/IR1 petition. They are willing to entertain the use of a cosponsor for the immigrant visa. I do not know the solution to your problem but, there has in the recent past been posted about someone not using a CO sponsor but rather a surrogate (i think it was the posters mother or father) and having been successful. careful research will pay off. Good Luck	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-04-03 22:05:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Hi friends, I just thought I'd check in with an update as well as congratulate all those that have gotten interviews, visas, about to come to USA ro already here, etc, you all know who you are. Fely and I are moving along at the NVC. I'm currently waiting for her to send me her DS-230 and other documents so that I can forward them on to the NVC and we can finish our case there. I've told her to look for a Fedex office, but she just says she'll go to Iba later this week and find an international shipper. If anyone has any suggestions on how she should go about shipping to me quickly I'd accept any help. Next week she plans to go to Manila to take her CFO seminar. I tried to tell her she really doesn't need to do it yet, but she seems to want to get it out of the way as well as get her passport name changed. After that she has a job turning beds at a resort for a month. Well that's where we are. Later everyone. Gary hello gary, fely might want to try LBC? haven't tried it yet, but a friend of mine did and she said the service is excellent. documents could be delivered 2-3 days and fees are reasonable. it has many branches nationwide, im sure she could find one in zambales. hope this helps. GOD BLESS! ana Yes LBC is good and they work with UPS, So a UPS man will likely deliver it here in the states, at least they did here in Georgia. YMMV	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-04-03 06:16:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	PW, you can update us. Judy just got her visa in Pasay today. Thanks to God!	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-04-01 22:35:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Delbros says "Out for delivery" ! I feel like a kid on christmas morning...	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-04-01 19:19:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	When Delbros updated to show my wifes Visa was released by Embassy, she received it the next day in Cagayan de Oro. I've got my fingers crossed for a early delivery, if so we are shooting for a Wednesday flight out.	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-04-01 17:51:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Anyone else having trouble getting through to the Phils on telephone or text messages? Have you recieved your visa yet? I have not and I've texted and emailed, and called for my visa but no respond from text and email. I did get thru by phone and was just told to call back Monday or Tuesday for more update and information. Call 632 528 6300 ext. 5184 or just call Delbros and they will switch you to ext. 5184.... I hope this helps. My interview was March 21 and they have not released it to Delbros as of today 11 days and counting..... According to the Delbros web site the embassy released our visa late on Friday. I'm hoping she gets it tomorrow. Edited by Alanlvsjudy, 01 April 2007 - 12:45 PM.	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-04-01 12:44:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Anyone else having trouble getting through to the Phils on telephone or text messages?	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-04-01 09:09:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Hello all I have decided at the last minute to go see my baby and be with her for her interview. I will be arriving in Manila on Tuesday morning. I will get to an internet cafe at some point to let everyone know our interview results on April 11. Pray for us.... Talk to you all when I get to Manila..... Hehe, Dave couldn't stand it!...Good Luck! Have a Great Time!	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-04-01 06:56:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	hi alan! congratulations!i am so happy to know Judy is getting her visa soon. As I have talked to the DELBROS they said they do not deliver during SATURDAY. Probably on MOnday she will surely get it if that is true that they are off durin saturday. Tell Judy Let me know her flight before she leave the country. I will leave on MAy 30 because there are such things I need to settle at my work and schooling in graduate scholl before I leave. God bles the two of you. Thanks Jackie, I'll tell her but also I'll let you know the flight when I book it, Take care and may God Bless you.	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-03-30 18:51:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Good Afternoon..... I will be flying to Manila for my fiance's interview, but she will attend to the medical exam alone. Is there anyone that can advise how and/or where they booked a room for their fiance in Manila. I have looked at a number of websites that have decent deals, but they all require that in order to use my credit card to pay for the room, I must be present and staying at the hotel. My Fiance doesn't have a credit card so I can't book the room in her name. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Scott (and Mirasol) You can xoom her some cash, they are way cheaper than western union. www.xoom.com Good Luck	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-03-30 18:47:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	I just checked DELBROS website Judy's visa has been released, does DELBROS deliver on Saturday anyone??	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-03-30 08:37:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Well....I guess I will throw in my two cents where its probably not needed. I have a hard time recommending that someone not be honest in any portion of the interview or medical. I could see not bringing up the fact of an abortion if its not asked about by medical staff, but I just don't agree with the blanket statement that you should never admit to having an abortion if you are asked. Years later there may be no sign of the abortion, but I read a urine test for hormone HCG also remains positive for almost 4-6 weeks after abortion. So what if the girl has an abortion a month before her medical? Then she lies and says she has never been pregnant and never had an abortion. The urine test shows otherwise and she has now lied and would be denied for sure. What if, because an abortion is illegal in the Philippines, she went to a less than professional location to get the abortion and it left her with some scarring that is detected in a medical exam? I don't know the right answer here. I am only throwing out another angle to facilitate the discussion. I just think if the question is not asked (which I think it probably is asked)....then its don't ask and don't tell. If it's asked....I would be honest. Why would they send someone to a psych eval if it's just the abortion in itself is a ground for denial. Maybe its not, so they need the psych just to make it legal....like a rubber stamp medical opinion to say the girl is a danger to others cuz she can harm the fetus? We don't know all the facts of this girl's situation....or any other woman's situation in the future. For that reason I am reluctant to say you should never admit to an abortion. Never is a big word and an absolute. Just an opinion.....and as such....subject to challenge and being proven wrong. Scott I'm no doctor but I expect the hormone levels would remain elevated for some time after a miscarriage as well as an abortion. As to scarring, I dont think the exam is going to be quite so revealing and it would be very difficult to prove scarring was due to an abortion, DNC's are legal. Edited by Alanlvsjudy, 29 March 2007 - 08:41 PM.	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-03-29 20:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	I need some help here my friends. My Fiancee has a friend that just had her medical. A went well until she told the Dr. that she had an abortion. Now they want to send her to a Psychiatrist. She has dealt with the fact that she did what she had to do and moved on. She is scared that they might not give her the visa. Can this keep her from getting her k-1??? We really need to tell her?? Thanks so much for your advise? I honestly have no clue, however I strongly suspect it is a formality. There could be a statistical correlation between abortions and mental illness for example. make sure she does not tell the psychiatrist about the talking flowers...	Alanlvsjudy	Not Telling	Philippines	2007-03-29 05:27:00