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Philippinespink slip and white slip
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no.. after the interview the CO tell me that everything is ok but i need the acknowledgement letter.. stay outside and please wait for your name to be called" after my name called at window 37.. they gave me a pink slip for visa fee and the white slip together with my passport telling me that i passed it at window 17-20 together with the acknowledgement letter from my husband?


Oh I see. Did you have the acknowledgment letter with you that day and have passed it to the window where you were told to pass it? I think they were concern of your baby and need the consent/acknowledgment duly signed by your husband that both of you agreed to leave the baby in your mother's care and will petition her in due time.



right now.. wla pa ung acknowledement letter. nasa training pa ung husband ko.. pero sabi kahit hindi notary basta letter from my husband.. thanks RyaNRiza



we went thru the same experience,I think u need to ask acknowledgement letter from your fiance and make sure its notarized..He will fedex it to you and u take it back to Embassy..your visa will arrive within 2 or 3 weeks...ganun din nangyari sa akin kasi nagkamali ako sa question sa akin kung acknowledged ba ng fiance ko ang aking mga anak...kunting mali another documents pero di ka na mahirapan submit mo lang sa Embassy ang kanilang hinihingi.



so kelangan ko ring ipanotarized.. kc i ask first sa releasing officer kung nakanotarized.. she told me kahit wala na kc wla naman daw nakasulat sa white slip.. thanks..


yap,yes.
kailangan ..talaga,talaga. take note notarized d2 sa USA.at pag nag submit ka huwag be sure on time ka kasi 1 hour lang po ang pag submit ng mga documents na hinhingi nila..if appointment mo 2 p.m kailangan dun ka na kasi after 3 di ka na nila papasukin.
Ken & MarifeMalePhilippines2008-06-17 07:33:00
Philippinespink slip and white slip
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no.. after the interview the CO tell me that everything is ok but i need the acknowledgement letter.. stay outside and please wait for your name to be called" after my name called at window 37.. they gave me a pink slip for visa fee and the white slip together with my passport telling me that i passed it at window 17-20 together with the acknowledgement letter from my husband?


Oh I see. Did you have the acknowledgment letter with you that day and have passed it to the window where you were told to pass it? I think they were concern of your baby and need the consent/acknowledgment duly signed by your husband that both of you agreed to leave the baby in your mother's care and will petition her in due time.



right now.. wla pa ung acknowledement letter. nasa training pa ung husband ko.. pero sabi kahit hindi notary basta letter from my husband.. thanks RyaNRiza



we went thru the same experience,I think u need to ask acknowledgement letter from your fiance and make sure its notarized..He will fedex it to you and u take it back to Embassy..your visa will arrive within 2 or 3 weeks...ganun din nangyari sa akin kasi nagkamali ako sa question sa akin kung acknowledged ba ng fiance ko ang aking mga anak...kunting mali another documents pero di ka na mahirapan submit mo lang sa Embassy ang kanilang hinihingi.
Ken & MarifeMalePhilippines2008-06-16 23:12:00
PhilippinesISANG MUNTING HAMON
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KUMUSTA SA MGA KAPWA PINOY KO NA MIYEMBRO SA BISA PAGLALAKBAY (VJ) good.gif

Wala pong kaduda-duda na wala po ako masyado magawa sa oras na ito. At para lang po sa konting libangan pero alam kong may halaga naman ay nais ko pong subukin ang kakayahan natin sa pagsasalita ng sarili nating wika, na walang halong pagsasalitang banyaga. Na purong Tagalog lang po.

Nais ko po sanang hingin ang inyong partisipasyon sa paksa na aking binuksan. Ang usaping kahit ano po, basta walang halong Ingles. Ang hirap po magsalita at minsan isipin kung ano sa tagalog ang gusto nating sabihin.

Sana po hindi ito maging korney sa inyo. O kung sa tingin nyo po eh nakakatawa ito, pacensya na po. Pero sa ngayon po, hindi ko sukat akalain mas matagal ako mag-isip ng purong tagalog kesa magsalita ng purong Ingles.

Sinikap kong purong tagalog ang mga binitawan kong salita dito at nahirapan ako. Pakiramdam ko , para akong makata. blush.gif hehe.. blink.gif

Sana po makibahagi kayo dito. Salamat po. yes.gif



lol... hindi ko alam paano man sulat ng tagalog kasi bisaya ako yes.gif ang mga bisaya mas gusto namin mag englis o sa aking opinyon lamang mas gusto ko mag englis kasi yun ang tinuturo sa aming pamilya simula bata pa ako. kaya nahihirapan akong mag sulat ng tagalog (pero hindi ako bobo ng filipino kasi malalaki ang grades ko noon hehehe). KA LISOD BA ANI OI! mayroon akong hinahapan na "speech" yung titolo (title?) ay "the uneducated man" sulat po yan ng dating presedente at gusto kung ipa-read sa aking asawa. sana matulungan ninyo akong mag hapan kasi wala sa google...salamat!


tama ka jan mas gusto nating mga bisaya mag ingles kesa magtagalog kasi matigas ang tagalog ko. . .hastang bisayaa jud. . .. pag pumupunta ako ng maynila noon pag may kumbensiyon o pagtitipon, doon lang ako sa mga bisaya nakikihalubilo kasi namimi mental blak ako sa tagalog. pagkalisud diay.




halo mga pilipina na mga gwapa,
tama na day,ako karon lisod na kaayu mo speak og tagalog,ako gamit na language gyud waray-non ..but karon na ari na kug US murag gui ganahon ko mo speak ug cebuano/bisaya kay kadaghan diri pilipina nga bisaya...ga pasalamat ko sa mga pinay na ako na met here nakatabang sila sa ako ,mingaw ko sa akong mga anak...to tell evryone the truth 6 ang ako anak nga gui biyaan sa pinas girls tanan..nag antos lang ko kamingaw mahuman lang ilang pag iskwela...may mga time na..mentally block ako pag may problema sa mga bata...pagkalayu ma gyud kaayu na ko sa ila miles and miles away..salamat na lang sa internet at least makita ko sila evryday...sinsya na emotional ako today..
Ken & MarifeMalePhilippines2008-06-16 22:55:00
PhilippinesISANG MUNTING HAMON
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Aw!!! luv.gif Ako'y namangha sa pag-awit mo ng Ang bayan kong Pilipinas. Saludo ako sa iyo Mae.. good.gif good.gif good.gif
Ako man ay mahal ko ang bansa kong pinagmulan. kahit ano pa ang mangyari sa gulo ng Pilipinas. Mabuhay Pilipinas. yes.gif yes.gif yes.gif


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Sa totoo lang, kahit na wala akong pagpipilian kung hindi ang magsalita ng ingles lalo pa at kami lang ng kabiyak ko ang magkasama sa araw-araw, hindi ako nahihirapang magsalita gamit ang ating sariling wika. Kapag ang kausap ko sa telepono ay mga kaibigan ko, hangga't maaari ay tagalog ang usapan namin. Kapag tinatawagan ko ang pamilya ko diyan sa Pilipinas, tagalog din ang usapan dahil ako ay may pagka-makabayan. Mahal ko ang bayan ko at hindi ko kalilimutan ang aking pinagmulan. Kung minsan, nagugulumihanan ang aking kabiyak kapag nagsasalita ako sa telepono gamit ang ating sariling wika. Kaya pagkatapos ng usapan, aking sinisiguro na lahat ng nabanggit sa lengwaheng hindi niya naunawaan ay maibabahagi ko sa kanya sa lengwaheng ingles. Kapag ako ay lumiliham sa aking pamilya, ito ay nasa wikang Pilipino. Upang maunawaan ng aking kabiyak kung ano ang nilalaman ng aking liham, ito ay aking isinasalin sa wikang ingles. Hindi ko alam kung hanggang kaylan ko mapaninindigan ang pagiging makabayan ko, datapwat, aking pipilitin sa abot ng aking makakaya na maging matapat sa aking wikang kinagisnan. good.gif


Paumanhin po sa mga kapamilya natin dito na hindi nakakaunawa sa ating mga tinuturan. Ang inyo pong mga mahal sa buhay (kabiyak man o kasuyo) na ang siyang bahalang magsalin nito sa wikang ingles para sa inyong kamalayan.

Pahabol na Sulat (P.S.)

Bigla tuloy akong napaawit ng:

Ang bayan kong Pilipinas
Lupain ng ginto't bulaklak
Pag-ibig ang sa kanyang palad
Nag-alay ng ganda't dilag.
At sa kanyang yumi at ganda
Dayuhan ay nahalina
Bayan ko, binihag ka
Nasadlak sa dusa.

Ibon mang may layang lumipad
Kulungin mo at umiiyak
Bayan pa kayang sakdal dilag
Ang di magnasang makaalpas!
Pilipinas kong minumutya
Pugad ng luha ko't dalita
Aking adhika,
Makita kang sakdal laya.
MARAMING SALAMAT PO!

--Mae



hello mga mahal kung kababayan pagud na po ako sa kasasalita ng wikang banyaga mapunta ba naman ako sa lugar ng mga ngungu..GA ba naman meron silang southern accent..minsan nagbibingihan na lang ako para kunyari d ko narinig, pero ang tutuo d ko naintindihan..HEHEHE! siyanga pala dumating ako d2 sa US feb 2...sa Detroit pa lang pag dating ko may nakilala akong 2 pilipina pauwi ng pinas...sabi nila sa akin kailangan baguhin ko na ang ugali ko dahil nasa US na ako,sabi ko sa kanila wala ako pakialam kung andito ako sa banyagang lugar basta sunod ako sa patakaran nila ok sa akin pero ang pagiging pinay ko kailan man di ko babaguhin .taray noh!pagud ba naman ako sa kauupo sa eroplano...sinagot ko sila PINAY AKO DI AKO MAGBABAGO...sabay taas ng kanang kamay at bigkas ng PANATANG MAKABAYAN..HOha! tawa sila noh!..mga kaibigan kahit puluputan man tayo ng mga mamahaling bagay d2 sa US na binili sa wallmart..heheh!huwag tayo magbago...pinay pa rin tayo mapagmahal pag minamahal,malambing,maalalahanin,mapagpakumbaba at higit sa lahat makadiyos...
Ken & MarifeMalePhilippines2008-04-03 21:29:00
PhilippinesPrevious Marriage
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A young lady in the Philippines was married to a filipino man that verbally and physically tortured her. During the time of their wedding, she used her childhood given name for the marriage certificate. Through rumors, she heard that her name was incorrect. Upon requesting and receiving her Birth Certificate 2 years ago, she discovered that her real name is in fact different than listed on her marriage certificate. Are there legal grounds to assume that her marriage is considered null and void due to this technicality, or should I say this huge error?

I know she needs a lawyer, just wondering if anyone here has had a similar situation and has knowledge of possible outcomes or of the current law in such situations.

She now lives far from him, her main question is if she needs to apply for annulment to pursue possible Fiance Visa or can she proceed with the name on her Birth Certificate?

Also note, according to her cenomar, she is single, but that is according to the name on her Birth Certificate.


I will let the wife look at this one when she comes home. Stay tuned. This one might interest her.


I hope you don't mind, but I am curious when you said "childhood name". Did you mean nick name or pet name? Can you be specific about this? Thanks.

Rocky, the wife



Thanks for all the replies, I did a little research of my own since posting this and according to Philippine law, Article 35, sentence 5. there is possible grounds for "Null and Void from the beginning" due to identity issues. However, it is for the courts to decide. As far as I know, she used her nick name, which at the time she thought to be her real name.

Ken & Marife
Ken & MarifeMalePhilippines2009-02-19 08:01:00
PhilippinesPrevious Marriage
A young lady in the Philippines was married to a filipino man that verbally and physically tortured her. During the time of their wedding, she used her childhood given name for the marriage certificate. Through rumors, she heard that her name was incorrect. Upon requesting and receiving her Birth Certificate 2 years ago, she discovered that her real name is in fact different than listed on her marriage certificate. Are there legal grounds to assume that her marriage is considered null and void due to this technicality, or should I say this huge error?

I know she needs a lawyer, just wondering if anyone here has had a similar situation and has knowledge of possible outcomes or of the current law in such situations.

She now lives far from him, her main question is if she needs to apply for annulment to pursue possible Fiance Visa or can she proceed with the name on her Birth Certificate?

Also note, according to her cenomar, she is single, but that is according to the name on her Birth Certificate.



Ken & MarifeMalePhilippines2009-02-18 13:25:00
PhilippinesIlocano vs Visayas Where most bar girls come from?
Well guys, I've married both Ilocana and Visayas, I must admit, my current wife is from Visayas and she is most pleasant and loving in every way imaginable. I would not trade in my little lady from Visayas for nothing in this world.

When I was stationed in Olongapo in the late 80's and early 90's, the Ilocano ladies were just as desperate to land a young American man as any other lady from any other part of the country. They all wanted that American dream.

Everyone will have their own opinion, but I've seen it and lived in it.
Ken & MarifeMalePhilippines2009-04-05 21:08:00
PhilippinesHow tall/how short the "petite women"?
by the way I am taller than His mother,sis in law and His ex wife. kicking.gif
Ken & MarifeMalePhilippines2009-09-29 20:39:00
PhilippinesHow tall/how short the "petite women"?
I'm 4"11 my husband is 6"
Ken & MarifeMalePhilippines2009-09-29 20:34:00
PhilippinesMarried Filipinos who send money to family back in Philippines
MY husband sends $820 a month and $1 thousand every semester for my daughter school fees,not includes gifts and Smart load every week.Im not working at home only taking care of Him and my baby.
Ken & MarifeMalePhilippines2010-04-03 20:46:00
PhilippinesMarried Filipinos who send money to family back in Philippines

Does the issue of sending money home (or how much you send) cause tension between you and your spouse? If so, how have you tried to resolve it?

What rules do you and your spouse follow regarding remittances (e.g. money only comes from Filipino spouse's pay)?

How do you determine the amount of money you send back to family in Philippines?

How do you distinguish legitimate needs vs. "nice to have"s?

How do you handle emergencies (real and imagined) that come up?

Have you ever cut any family members off financially? If so, why and for how long?


Edited by Ken & Marife, 03 April 2010 - 08:28 PM.

Ken & MarifeMalePhilippines2010-04-03 20:27:00
PhilippinesWhich city and state are you?
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Vallejo, California....hopefully

Covington,Georgia po ako
Ken & MarifeMalePhilippines2008-06-16 23:01:00
Philippinesmedical and interview!
Hey Guys!
my daughter was approved last March 15 2012...until now she dont have passport yet, how many months it takes to get passport in the philippines , and how many months to wait for the embassy to send the medical and interview appointment? I need some help please!
Ken & MarifeMalePhilippines2012-03-20 08:54:00
Philippinesworried!

she can get it in 2 weeks or in a month, be sure she has an appointment already.

Does she need to go for Her appointment ? how long it takes to wait after appointment?

Edited by Ken & Marife, 20 March 2012 - 09:23 AM.

Ken & MarifeMalePhilippines2012-03-20 09:19:00
Philippinesworried!
Hey Guys ! any idia how long it takes to get passport in the philippines?my daughter was approved March 15 2012 until now she don't have passport yet and I think in 2 months she will go for her medical and interview.

Edited by Ken & Marife, 20 March 2012 - 08:49 AM.

Ken & MarifeMalePhilippines2012-03-20 08:48:00
PhilippinesNeed filipina Advice

I brought a girl here who I love very much and love her family on a k-1 Visa. But she seems to always have a negative attitude since she has gotten here. Everything is about her. All I here is me me me I I I. She seems to think the world revolves around her and that everyone else is her to serve her. My family has been very nice and loving and accepting to her, But in return she is very rude and ungrateful to everything. I have helped her family so much and done so much for her and now I am full of sadness and regret. Her family is so nice and very grateful, they advise her all the time to not be jealous and to be nice and try to listen to me and do what I advise her since she is much younger.
There are many good times but then more and more these times that just pop up with her having a bad attitude and is rude to my family. She says things like no one likes her she misses her family that my family is not her family that I don't love her and care about her. I just don't understand how she could ever say this or think it after all I have done for her and her family and my family has done for her. She just wants to get up eat, play on Facebook games talk to her friends take long naps eat again and sleep. Between going to Disney and all the other fun things we have done for her. She has bad attitude about cleaning or doing anything to help out. She does not want to better her English or study in college. Which was all agreed to before moving to the USA.

I just don't know what to do. I feel so heart broken. I don't know how I managed to fall in love with the only Filipina who refuses to do anything by herself and does not want to do anything to better her life or to even help be in a partnership in marriage. I just wish she could take her family's advice and things would be so much better. I had to take off time from work to go to manila to bring her home because she could not even do her medical and interview or anything on her own. Everyone has had to do everything for her. When I was in the Philippines I felt she loved me and I was so happy and did not mind doing so many extra things for her and her family. But now it has taken a toll and when she is rude to my family I just feel hurt and regret.

I am desperate for any advice if there is anything that can be done to fix this, at times she acts very happy and loving and just says everything is a big misunderstanding and I do not understand her. But she either does not understand how much she hurts be or does not care when she acts this way. At this point I am very close to giving up and sending her back to the Philippines.

I wish you can still hold on to Her...maybe she has problem regarding her PMS watch and observe her closely...it was my husband problems too until now.If I have PMS everything around me is not good including the face of my husband but after that period its back to normal and He told me that He can't find another woman like me except for that cute period that me and I hated. :thumbs: you just need to get use to it.
Ken & MarifeMalePhilippines2012-03-19 22:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsYaaaaaaaaay!
That's great news, for every petition completed, it's that much closer for the rest of us that are behind you. Congrats!!
Ken & MarifeMalePhilippines2007-06-06 18:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportslate april filers or ayone with advise
It seems to be a hit or miss with the NOA1's. We sent our K1 petition to TSC in late April, it was then forwarded to CSC. We received NOA1 about 10 days later as can be seen by our timeline below. Good luck to all and I hope everyone will receive a fast aproval.
Ken & MarifeMalePhilippines2007-06-26 17:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPhilippines passport?
Hey Larry, please keep us posted with her trip to Manila. We face the same situation, we are waiting for NOA2 before making any further attempts to get passport.
Ken & MarifeMalePhilippines2007-07-24 16:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2007 K-1 filers
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Hello Everyone,

I just wanted to say that CSC is not sending out any information as far as touches or even approvals of applications for the K-1 visa. Why is this? I received my NOA1 on May 24, 2007 and the last time it was touched was May 30,2007 when someone put it in a stack or on a shelf somewhere. I've been tracking a majority of the V.J members that have the similar timeline as myself and their not getting touches or approvals either.


Touches are not really that important. We didn't have any touch after our NOA1 was issued and then (3 months later) we got our approval.

Hang in there! You'll get your approval any time soon! smile.gif

Good luck!




Thanks for the support Eric and Teresa and congrats on your approval...... I know its just being impatient on my part. May God continue to bless you and your journey. Stay in touch friends,,,


Delbert and Mercy



If I may add, I did a little scan of recent approvals, most are approved after the 120 day mark, so if you are in over 120 days, your approval is very near. Also, don't pay any attention to my touches, most or all are due to calls. Good luck!! biggrin.gif

Edited by Ken & Marife, 28 August 2007 - 06:54 PM.

Ken & MarifeMalePhilippines2007-08-28 18:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMAY FILERS!! SHARE UR GOOD NEWS!!

Timeline:

May 1 - Sent I-129F
May 4 - Signed at TSC
May 7 - NOA1 on website - Case sent to CSC
May 9 - Check cashed.

Been over a month now since I first sent the package, when can I expect to receive my hardcopy NOA1?



Looks like we have same timeline, Guess I will keep an eye out on your case to see if we get approval at same time. Good Luck.
Ken & MarifeMalePhilippines2007-06-08 20:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMAY FILERS!! SHARE UR GOOD NEWS!!
Our NOA1 came in pretty quick, I suppose it was the avg, about 10 days. I did send it to the TSC, it was transfered to the CSC where it was processed.

Now we just hope for the best, no RFE's, just a quick NOA2. Good luck and may we all get quick results.
Ken & MarifeMalePhilippines2007-06-05 20:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsToday Makes 120 days
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I'm at 121 days....And the only touch that I got was 7 days after they got my app......
Still waiting.... whistling.gif


--MIRLA.


Well were comming to the end of the wait hopefully, we are alot further in the process than we were 4 months ago. I hope that either this week or next will be the week of good news. No matter what though we will be with our loved ones. Whether the US goverment sees it fit or whether i move to a third world country, i will be with the one i love.


I am right on the edge of making that decision to move. Living in the Philippines with my wife was actually my 1st choice, but we convinced each other to try the fiance Visa route. Now time has passed, precious time I will never get back, lost memories that I will never have. How much longer will I wait? I am not getting younger and I can't turn the clock back!!

Ken & Marife
Ken & MarifeMalePhilippines2007-09-06 16:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-1 Processing times
QUOTE (bundy_138 @ Sep 12 2007, 11:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I filed my I-129F and received my NOA-1 in May 07 (see my timeline). The processing dates on the USCIS website have changed so many times in the last 90 days, I decided to call USCIS today and get an update. (I wasn't sure if my petition was outside the USCIS processing times becuse of the constant changes to the timeframe) The rep told me that they are working on I-129F petitions with the date of 02/16/2007. He told me that it will most likely be 3 more months before I hear anything! sad.gif I've already waited 111 days and have not heard anything and there have been no touches to my petition according to the website.

Looks like the 90 - 120 day approval times are a thing of the past. Looks like the 6 month wait is correct. crying.gif

Bundy



By looking at timeline database and my own experience, you can expect that your petition will be approved between 115-135 days from time you mail it. Good luck!
Ken & MarifeMalePhilippines2007-09-12 21:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIncreased fees
QUOTE (Scott and Marta @ Sep 28 2007, 06:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey guys smile.gif does anyone know why the fees have been increased? Looking at the graphs it surely seems like right after that happened, everything slowed down...



Maybe they are too busy counting money!! wacko.gif
Ken & MarifeMalePhilippines2007-09-28 17:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNeeding help/guidance/support
It took us over 40 days for NVC to receive our case. Once NVC receives it, the process moves rather quickly. Hang in there, your time is near. Good luck!

Kenny
Ken & MarifeMalePhilippines2007-11-29 23:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow long is it taking to get packets out of the PI Embassy
Marife received her package 4 yesterday, her Interview is scheduled for next Wednesday, December 5th. We thought she would not receive her package so she took an early Medical exam and picked up her Package 4 last week at St Lukes. Now she has 2 Package 4's wacko.gif ......Good luck!

Ken
Ken & MarifeMalePhilippines2007-11-26 23:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril and May Filers - NOA2 to NVC
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Congrats!!! Geez, six weeks...that is waaaaaaaay too long! Thank goodness you are finally there! I hope the rest of your journey goes much, much faster!


Guess that means you and I have just one more week to go Musicgirl..... Oh so close, yet oh so far away..... I really hope the embassy stage goes by quicker!



He did tell me it could take as long as 2 weeks before it is mailed out to the Embassy....Always something else to wait for. I'll be happy to see some schedules!!!
Ken & MarifeMalePhilippines2007-10-24 19:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril and May Filers - NOA2 to NVC
I called NVC today, our case has FINALLY ARRIVED. He said it arrived today. Our NOA2 is September 10th, today is October 24th, Way too long. I hope to see more good news from others!!! kicking.gif
Ken & MarifeMalePhilippines2007-10-24 17:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril and May Filers - NOA2 to NVC
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Hi all -

We got our NOA2 from the CSC on September 10th and it has STILL not been received by the NVC.

Hopefully soon...



We have the same approval date, most likely they will arrive in the same batch. I did call NVC today and according to the lady I spoke to, our petition has not arrived. She said it should be there any time now. I'm anxious to get past this step and move on with the process. The unknown is what kills us. If we had appointments or dates to go by, at least we can look forward to it. But this open ended deal is awful.
Ken & MarifeMalePhilippines2007-10-03 11:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril and May Filers - NOA2 to NVC
Patiently waiting whistling.gif whistling.gif I'm sure we will see more action soon. I'm anxious to start the next step. Crossing the final finish line will most definately be a moment to rejoice. It will be an achievement to celebrate. kicking.gif kicking.gif Good Luck!!
Ken & MarifeMalePhilippines2007-09-29 17:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril and May Filers - NOA2 to NVC
Anyone call NVC lately? I want to get my dusty file out of that dark dungeon called "CSC". I am sure that many of our files are black with mold and covered in dust. Can someone please get this ball rolling, I hate to be stuck, it's a terrible feeling having to wait and depend on total strangers to do such an important task. It's just a job to them, it's our life, it's our heatbeat, it's our hopes, it's our dreams and our future!!!

Ken & Marife
Ken & MarifeMalePhilippines2007-09-28 12:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril and May Filers - NOA2 to NVC
I just wanted to give a little update. I called NVC today and they said that our case has not arrived yet. It's been 16 days, I guess a couple of more weeks and it should arrive. I'm so tired of waiting. whistling.gif
Ken & MarifeMalePhilippines2007-09-26 18:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril and May Filers - NOA2 to NVC
We were approved September 10th, I called NVC today and our file has not arrived yet. Hey Kits, I have been watching your progress, you are well overdue for your K1 approval, I hope it will come soon!! Good luck!

Ken & Marife
Ken & MarifeMalePhilippines2007-09-25 23:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay filers NVC to Interview
I found on the Embassy website that our Medical Exam and Interview appointment has been set for Nov 28th and Dec 5th. Now it comes so quickly. It's nice to actually have a schedule to look forward to instead of the open ended waiting we were subjected to.

Congrats on the progress everyone is making, it has sure enough been a long Journey and a tough road to walk. I am sure we will all have our own stories and difficulties that we struggled with, but it is almost over. Soon we can relax and enjoy our lives together with the one we love so much!

Good Luck!

kenny
Ken & MarifeMalePhilippines2007-11-07 19:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-129F June Filers
QUOTE (Scott and Marta @ Sep 28 2007, 06:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It´s weird wacko.gif it´s like no approvals are coming through...or almost none...not sure what to think about that...I would imagine if they have one employee, they do one or two approvals a day...but I guess they have more than one employee...are there other things that are keeping them busy?



We are early May filers and we were approved at the 135 day mark. Unfortunately, I don't think it's getting any better. I wish you guys the best of luck and I hope you will get yours pushed thru faster. Now we wait for NVC to receive our case, it's been 18 days since approval and NVC has yet to receive it. whistling.gif
Ken & MarifeMalePhilippines2007-09-28 17:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION : MAY FILERS ... lets keep in touch!
Hi there, just another update. Marife received her Visa today, December the 26. May seems so long ago, here we are at the end of the year and finally we are almost home. Good luck everyone!

Kenny
Ken & MarifeMalePhilippines2007-12-26 17:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION : MAY FILERS ... lets keep in touch!
Hello everyone, Just an update here. Marife had her interview yesterday and she was approved her K1 Visa. But it came with 1 condition, I had to submit a letter indicating I had knowledge she has children. I mailed it today by Fedex, it should arrive there by Saturday and she will return it to the Embassy on Monday. According to the Embassy, as soon as they receive this notarized statement from me, they will release the Visa to her.

Oh, in case you are wondering why we have this requirement, I had made a mistake on the petition and I indicated she did not have children, it will cost us about a 1 week delay in receiving the Visa. wacko.gif

Good Luck all!!

Kenny
Ken & MarifeMalePhilippines2007-12-05 21:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION : MAY FILERS ... lets keep in touch!
I have not posted here in a while, just wanted to leave an update. Package 4 was delayed, so Marife went to St Lukes Clinic in Manila for an early Medical Exam, she was also able to obtain her Package 4 at that time. She had no problems and the Exam was easy, but she hates needles crying.gif ......She will have her Interview next week, Pray for her that all will go smoothly. I hope everyone else here will soon complete their Visa Journey, this has truly been a long road!

It's nice to see the progress many have made! Good luck and have a great life together good.gif

Ken
Ken & MarifeMalePhilippines2007-11-26 22:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION : MAY FILERS ... lets keep in touch!
I found thru the Embassy website in Manila that her Medical Exam and Embassy Interview is scheduled for Nov 28th and Dec 5th. Now it all comes rushing in so quickly. Pray for us!! Good luck everyone! good.gif

Kenny
Ken & MarifeMalePhilippines2007-11-07 20:03:00