ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesTrying to set an interview appointment on the USEM website

hi..  for my situation.. it almost 25 hrs... why its still no record,,,, :(


Steve&RoiFemalePhilippines2013-08-25 00:00:00
PhilippinesGetting ready for the interview

Hi i just wanna ask if letter of intent to marry is need in interview?


Steve&RoiFemalePhilippines2013-08-28 07:33:00
PhilippinesMonday and Tuesday for Medical, USEM interview Thursday enough time?

 

Some do CFO before they do the interview then come back once the visa is issued with the certificate from CFO and have the CFO sticker affixed in the passport. 

 

I don't know the rules for Philippines Airlines, but I didn't need the visa number when I bought the ticket for my wife on Hawaiian.

 

hello.. my interview is on Sept. 11.. and i want to have my medical on Sept. 4 and 5... is this ok? and about the CFO can i have a CFO seminar after my medical?


Steve&RoiFemalePhilippines2013-08-28 02:18:00
PhilippinesVISA APPROVED :)

congrats... ill be having my medical this  monday,,, my interview is sept. 11


Steve&RoiFemalePhilippines2013-08-29 08:21:00
PhilippinesAnyone here have Sept 11 interview date??

hi im the beneficiary.. my interview is in sept 11.. im 24 years old i have my parental advice sign by mother.. and notarized by a lawyer... 21 to 25 years old parental advice... 18 to 21 parental consent..


Steve&RoiFemalePhilippines2013-08-29 19:28:00
PhilippinesSeptember 2 @ SLEC

Hi Steve & Roi!  I am going for medical at SLEC September 2 also.... smile.png

Meet you there....

 

Marivic

 

hey marivic... im rogelyn.. just call me roi.. see u in ST. Luke on Monday :)


Good luck!

 

thanks :)


Steve&RoiFemalePhilippines2013-08-30 18:41:00
PhilippinesSeptember 2 @ SLEC

Who's going to have a medical on Sept. 2?


Steve&RoiFemalePhilippines2013-08-30 09:40:00
PhilippinesInterview Date

I just scheduled an appointment interview for my boyfriend (fiance), the only appointments they have right now is for Sept 11 & 12.. at least, that's all I saw, I didn't pay attention to the rest of September. Then for October, every date is towards the end, every date is all booked up.

 

hi we have the same interview date,,, but my medical is on Sept. 4 and 5... :)


Steve&RoiFemalePhilippines2013-08-28 07:08:00
PhilippinesNo NVC hardcopy of case number, they're asking for it at the MEDICAL (SLEC)!!!

hi i want to have my medical on monday.... aside from appointment letter i need email from NVC? well we have n email from NVC about our case number so u mean i have to print it out? gosssshhhh...


Steve&RoiFemalePhilippines2013-08-29 08:49:00
PhilippinesI passed the medical

hello everyone my medical is on Sept. 2 and 3... thanks God i passed :)


Steve&RoiFemalePhilippines2013-09-03 03:50:00
PhilippinesFrom Sept. 1 2013 DS 230 is replaced by DS-260?

hi Everyone is this true?

 

 

Note from September 1, 2013 the DS-230-I & II & DS-2001 is replaced by the form DS-260

On receipt of the approved petition from the National Visa Center the Immigrant Visa Unit will send you information on the steps that you are required to take to process the application, including instructions on completing the Instruction Package for Immigrant Visa Applicants. See "Instructions for Applicants".

It is important that you do take action immediately and return the Application for Immigration and Alien Registration, Form DS-230-1, Part 1, Form DS-156 (in duplicate), Form DS-156K, (in duplicate), Form DS-157 (in duplicate) and Notification of Applicant Readiness, Form DS-2001. Note: The failure to return the forms promptly will delay the processing of your application.

Before returning the Notification of Applicant Readiness, Form DS-2001 to the Immigrant Visa Unit, you are required to assemble all of the documents required in support of your application. Note: These documents must not be mailed to the Embassy; you will be required to furnish the original of all documents and one copy on the day of the formal visa interview.

What happens next?
On receipt of the DS-230-I, the DS-156, DS-156K, DS-157, and DS-2001, the Immigrant Visa Unit will perform any additional processing which may be required and advise you concerning the scheduling of the formal visa interview. You will be required to undergo a medical examination with an Embassy approved physician before the visa interview.

Note: The Immigrant Visa Unit must be in receipt of the approved petition from the National Visa Center before beginning the administrative processing of the application. While you are waiting for notification from the Immigrant Visa Unit that they are ready to begin processing your application, you may wish to begin assembling the documents you will be required to furnish on the day of your visa interview. This may expedite your application somewhat as certain documents may take a while to obtain.










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Steve&RoiFemalePhilippines2013-08-30 18:51:00
PhilippinesOnline Scheduleing for K1 in Manila

i schedule my interview sept 11... im from Davao... i went to manila sept. 1 sunday... and went to st. luke sept. 2 and the next day sept 3 i got my result and vaccination... 8 days before my interview...im still here in manila until my interview... not bad idea right.. just following old folks here..oh yeah..they have been through this ;)


Steve&RoiFemalePhilippines2013-09-08 06:58:00
Philippinesforms to fill out on the plane to the USA (for POE)

Hey folks...in about a month, my hunny should be on a plane to the USA

From plane flights I have looked at, her POE will probably be Detroit

 

I remember they pass out forms for everyone to fill out while on the plane

 

What will she as a K1 visa carrier be required to fill out? anything? nothing?

 

hi..when will ur fiancee go to the US? ill be leaving Oct. 1... to Michigan.... so my POE is Detroit  :)


Steve&RoiFemalePhilippines2013-09-12 06:42:00
Philippinesforms to fill out on the plane to the USA (for POE)

Hey folks...in about a month, my hunny should be on a plane to the USA

From plane flights I have looked at, her POE will probably be Detroit

 

I remember they pass out forms for everyone to fill out while on the plane

 

What will she as a K1 visa carrier be required to fill out? anything? nothing?

 

hey...im going to the USA this coming oct. 1 my poe is also in detroit...because my fiancee is from michigan :)


Steve&RoiFemalePhilippines2013-09-11 18:45:00
PhilippinesVisa REFUSED...

hayaan mo iyang niblet girl.. kakainis.... sarap sapakin!!!!!


Steve&RoiFemalePhilippines2013-09-11 18:13:00
PhilippinesVisa REFUSED...

hey i think i saw ur fiance last day... he is familiar because guy fiance is rare only... he was refused? really...other applicants there was approved joint sponsor only... i think they need more papers.. yes ur right u need to submit papers.. the other girl i talk yesterday...she said she also need documents because her fiance dont enough money... that was the problem yesterday sept. 11 interview.. most of them are lacking of papers especially the income...ur fiance are not alone yesterday with that case...

My fiance had his interview yesterday, Sept 11 at 7:30AM [MNL Time], and didn't get out til about 3:30PM.

 

He was one of the last people to get interviewed.

 

Now, he was refused of the visa, because I don't make enough money, and the consul wouldn't take our co-sponsor, which is my mom. He was given a form and it said there 'Hard Refusal' with the 212(a)(4) being checked that says 'You are likely to become a public charge.'

 

One of my mistakes was when our HR Dept mailed me my employment ver, I didn't pay much attention due to the fact that I was sending the papers the day I received it, and it said my hourly rate because I'm only working part time and my hours vary. The consul apparently also said that they need to send the paperwork in again with more 'supporting documents'.. I am also currently working as a part-time server which makes $3/hr and no definite hrs, and I just started doing that, so I didn't get to provide an employment verification. So as of now, I don't know what to do.. my fiance's parents told me that they will make a joint bank account for him and his mom, get it notarized and get an affidavit from an atty., and submit that with the other documents that I need to get, esp. the employment ver again in per anum explanation from my court intake job and the employment ver from my serving job. They also said that they still will send my mom's co-sponsorship paperwork. My parents also suggested to write a letter saying that he will not be a public charge, due to the fact that they make more than enough to support him til we get married and adjust his status and get a job.

 

Well, what else is there that I would need? Any suggestions? I'm trying to send the paperwork, asap (Saturday). Please HELP us!!! sad.png

 


Steve&RoiFemalePhilippines2013-09-11 18:06:00
PhilippinesSept. 11 interview...approved!!

 

The other reason it only lasted 2 minutes was because they only allocate 3 minutes for each interview  wink.png (serious)

 

but based on sept11 interview most of them... take 10 minutes,,,, (seriously)


Steve&RoiFemalePhilippines2013-09-14 23:55:00
PhilippinesSept. 11 interview...approved!!

 

Yes.  Quite often that is all they do ask for, most of the decision process is perceived from YOU, how you act, how you answer questions.   Very  rarely do I read where the CO ask for the chat logs or anything but a few pictures.

 

They interview really is all about YOU... being confident self-assured, smiling and looking the CO in the eyes when speaking.

 

yes.. i really agree with that.. thats is my advice to all Filipina out there.. thats is the reason why my interview only last only 2 minutes.. :)


Steve&RoiFemalePhilippines2013-09-14 23:38:00
PhilippinesSept. 11 interview...approved!!

Thanks. Looks like, for now, then, that the DS 260 is still not a requirement.

 

yes,,, even the DS230 1st page... they dont need that,,,,


Steve&RoiFemalePhilippines2013-09-14 23:22:00
PhilippinesSept. 11 interview...approved!!

I'm sure it would be easy to have original CENOMAR and NBI clearance, since you get them right there.  But the only original document required from the USC is the I-134.  Everything else can be a copy, not even notarized, as far as I remember.  I can't remember for sure about the letters of intent to marry... they might need original signature too.

 

mine...the consul dont ask the letter of intent...lol hehehe


Steve&RoiFemalePhilippines2013-09-14 23:21:00
PhilippinesSept. 11 interview...approved!!

LOI needs to be original as well..... IF the CO even asks for it.   We still have those letters, and I have read of quite a few here on VJ that still have their LOI after the interview.   Just the same it would be good for the petitioner to send an new LOI.

 

From the instructions letter: 

 

k. EVIDENCE OF A GENUINE ENGAGEMENT. You must be prepared to prove to the consular officer that you have a genuine relationship with your petitioner and a clear intention to marry within 90 days of admission into the U.S. In the past, successful applicants have submitted photographs, letters, e-mails, phone records, bank records, and remittance records as evidence supporting their relationships and intent to marry.

 

 IMHO the Filipina doesn't really need one as she signs that exact statement is in the 156K in front of the CO during the interview. (but it's one little sheet of paper, so until there is a serious track record of it not be asked for... do one up)

 

http://www.state.gov...ation/82063.pdf

 

during my interview.. about the evidence of proof of relationship...the consul only ask the pics.... maybe its case to case basis... if the consul already convinced about ur relationship with the pics only then ur good on the way..hehehe
 


Steve&RoiFemalePhilippines2013-09-14 23:19:00
PhilippinesSept. 11 interview...approved!!

oh i mean documents like birth certificate & NBI should not be photocopy only? 

 

yes they get the original....cenomar..BC and NBI


  
Quick question to the both of you, in regards to another thread...

Was the fiance asked for the DS 230 or asked to fill out a DS 260?


 

nope... they only get the 2 copie of Ds156 and 157 and 1 copy og Ds156K... thats all :)


Steve&RoiFemalePhilippines2013-09-14 23:13:00
PhilippinesSept. 11 interview...approved!!

wow,you only got one question and then got approved,the consul is maybe already got satisfied knowing that both of you got job..congrts

 

 

thank you... :)


Steve&RoiFemalePhilippines2013-09-12 20:42:00
PhilippinesSept. 11 interview...approved!!

Hi sis. Congrats! 

 

I  have an off-topic question, since you mentioned you?re a chemical lab analyst, did you answer ?YES? on DS 157 Question #14 (Do you have specialized skills of training including firearms, explosives, nuclear, biological or chemical experience?). I?m curious because I used to work as an FA/Rel engineer and worked in a lab. But scared if I answered yes, it might be a red flag. blush.png

 

thanks... in question # 14 i answer no... you should answer no dear...yes i worked in a laboratory but not dealing about chemicals in explosive,nuclear or biological warfare..hehehe the same as yours right?


Steve&RoiFemalePhilippines2013-09-12 20:35:00
PhilippinesSept. 11 interview...approved!!

thank you guys :)


Steve&RoiFemalePhilippines2013-09-11 19:11:00
PhilippinesSept. 11 interview...approved!!

My sept. 11 interview went so smooth..hehehe the american consul only ask.. who is ur fiancee? i told him the name... how old is he? 25...how old are you? 24... he said owww...what is your work? Chemical lab analyst... what is his work? banker... then he said ok everything is approved... im the fastest applicant who finish the interview...lol... well Godbless to all who are waiting to their approval... my prayer to u all guys :)


Steve&RoiFemalePhilippines2013-09-11 18:40:00
PhilippinesCase Status says Issued

Hi, I just want to ask how was your CFO seminar? Is it true that you need to be there as early as 4AM? Thanks!

 

hello.. nope... if u want to go to morning session which is 9am to 12pm.. you can go as early as 6 am... im in the afternoon session... i go there 12pm... in 2pm-5pm session...


Steve&RoiFemalePhilippines2013-09-15 06:58:00
PhilippinesCase Status says Issued

mine change into issued a day only after my interview... i think i have my visa on hand on monday.. yehey.. i always seem so fast...lol i think im lucky..hehehe


Steve&RoiFemalePhilippines2013-09-13 00:22:00
PhilippinesCase Status says Issued

ok.. thank you :)


Congratulations!! Try to call 2go if they have your visa then you can go pick it!! Congrats again!!

 

ok i will... thank you... im just surprise cause i just got approved yesterday then only one day it says issued... ok i will call 2go... thanks :)


Steve&RoiFemalePhilippines2013-09-12 04:13:00
PhilippinesCase Status says Issued

Hello everyone.. my interview was yesterday,,and got approved,,,and when i go to the hotel i check my status under AP.. and today i check my status it says issued... What should i do? should i call 2go..or should i go tommorow to MOA where i pick up my visa..???


Steve&RoiFemalePhilippines2013-09-12 03:47:00
PhilippinesMichigan!!!!!

uu malapit lng daw sis. waiting pa ako ma cc sis.

 

girl hindi kita ma pm.... why oh why :)


Steve&RoiFemalePhilippines2013-09-15 19:17:00
PhilippinesMichigan!!!!!

Congratulations for passing your interview!! I hope Shiela and I can meet you guys someday. Her POE will be Detroit.

 

hi thanks.. ate shiela and i are already friends...we met in st. luke with her children.. she is a nice girl... send my regards to ate shiela.. :)


Steve&RoiFemalePhilippines2013-09-13 18:29:00
PhilippinesMichigan!!!!!

me too sis michigan din my hubby is from there waterfors michigan sabi ng asawa ko 1 hour drive going there from detroit.

 

talaga... malapit lang tayo.. pm kita,,, :)


Steve&RoiFemalePhilippines2013-09-13 06:58:00
PhilippinesMichigan!!!!!

I will be in Michigan too... but maybe 1st quarter of next year. Hope to meet you in MI.

Congrats!!!

 

i will go to michigan this coming oct. 1... where from michigan? im from brownstown... 40 minutes from detroit..


Steve&RoiFemalePhilippines2013-09-13 00:24:00
PhilippinesMichigan!!!!!

hello Folks... I want to meet people from Michigan here.. hehehe Thanks :)


Steve&RoiFemalePhilippines2013-09-12 20:24:00
PhilippinesMedical date too early??? help!

my medical is last sept. 2 and i met a filipina there name shiela her interview date is oct. 21 the same a yours.. and she passed and only wait for her interview.. she is so nice...she is also Bisaya... hope u can meet her and her children during your interview :)


Steve&RoiFemalePhilippines2013-09-15 19:04:00
PhilippinesMedical date too early??? help!

My interview is on october 21 and i decided to go do my medical on September 18. Something wrong with the dates? is it too early from my interview date? They require atleast 1 week before the interview, now im a month ahead of that. Is this fine? i have booked my ticket from cebu to manila. bound for manila tomorrow. Please help me... thanks.

 

dont worry your ok :)


Steve&RoiFemalePhilippines2013-09-15 19:00:00
PhilippinesCHEAP Hotel Near SLEC

I heard five couple stayed there and all five gave it a one star rating. If you add add those stars up it's a five star rating. I think I am starting to understand how your math and calculations work.

You know, all your little abrasive comments are just going to burn bridges with people on this forum. You already have with some who have REALLY helped a LOT of people. It is like you enjoy going through these posts and finding things to argue about! My 10 year old is going through the same phase! Now just keep chipping away at the rest of us and you will be really lucky to get ANYONE to answer your questions.

Good luck to your fiancee smile.png



 

like like like... i agreeeeeee with you.... :)


Steve&RoiFemalePhilippines2013-09-15 18:55:00
PhilippinesCHEAP Hotel Near SLEC

Lotus Hotel is nice.... near from st. luke and us embassy.... :)


Steve&RoiFemalePhilippines2013-09-15 04:54:00
PhilippinesHELP!! - Manila, Philippines DS-230 or DS-260????

Hello Hank,

 

First let me say that if anyone ever asked if you ever changed a life in a positive way, you are one man that can honestly reply back " in more ways than I can count "

 

On behalf of a whole lot of people on this site, I say thank you.

 

Here is where I am getting confused Hank, let me say this, I am a very black and white type personality.

 

So when I read the following : "The Immigrant Visa Unit only accepts K visa applicants (K1, K2, K3, and K4) who have completed DS-156, DS-156K (for K1 applicants only), DS-157, and DS-230 application forms."

 

I read it as this, since you are going to the interview WITH completed DS-156, DS-156K, DS-157, and DS-230, then you are required to complete the DS-260.

 

You see it does not say anything like if they have been completed, received, and filed prior to the date of your interview.

 

See where my confusion is coming in?

 

hey..i told u..why keep u confusing yourself... ive been to the latest interview.,....dont stress yourself... they only need DS156..DS157 and DS156K...
 


they dont even need the DS230!!!!!!


Steve&RoiFemalePhilippines2013-09-15 04:49:00