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PhilippinesSchedule Appointment

 

Keep checking the schedule all the time.  This morning at around 1:30 AM Eastern, while my fiance was just finishing her medical exam, I was able to reschedule for a March 12th interview.

 

Wow! That's good news, I hope I can get dates sooner too.. We'll going to have our Medical Exam this Monday, hope everything goes well.

 

Thanks for the info, God Bless! :)


Scott & KayeMalePhilippines2014-02-26 07:43:00
PhilippinesSchedule Appointment

when do you plan to do your medical? i might do mine 3rd week of march to get it over and done with

 

Hi! We'll have our Medical on Monday next week :)


Scott & KayeMalePhilippines2014-02-26 00:53:00
PhilippinesSchedule Appointment

A bunch of dates became available for may! just booked one for may 6 =]

 

Yeah, I got 5th of May :)


Taaaaa Daaaaaaaaa !!   smile.png

 

Thanks for the info Hank :)


I booked mine May 8th, will keep checking everyday for slots to open and then just reschedule smile.png waiting for late March or Early April.

 

We're doing the same, hoping I can get sooner like March.

 

Good luck! :)


Scott & KayeMalePhilippines2014-02-25 22:08:00
PhilippinesSchedule Appointment

 

Calendar is fulling booked, I would watch for May dates to become available in another week.

 

Keep checking at least once (or three times) a day just in case something opens up from a cancellation.

 

 

I think something wrong with their website, I checked till 2017 and still nothing, can't even click the dates. :(


Scott & KayeMalePhilippines2014-02-22 23:54:00
PhilippinesSchedule Appointment

i paid the visa on tuesday and i just keep getting no open slots. once in a while there is something open like for the 24 or 26 but its too soon! The medical won't be done in time. Its very frustrating

 

Yeah, really frustrating. I will try to call them Monday morning and see what's going on.


Scott & KayeMalePhilippines2014-02-22 23:50:00
PhilippinesSchedule Appointment

 

They only show available dates for 3 or 4 months in the future.  Once those are full they show nothing available but eventually they will open up a future month.  When I booked our interview in December the earliest date they had was April 21st.  I went ahead and grab it and then checked the site everyday (sometimes 2 or 3 times a day).  Eventually they showed open dates in Jan, Feb and Mar.  I could have booked the interview for Jan 8th but we weren't ready.   

 

You just need to keep checking the site.  In the mean time get all the other stuff done.

 

It's kinda strange, I checked the dates till 2017 and still can't even click the dates. I guess their website having problems, I kept on checking every now and then, it's frustrating :( 

 

Thanks for your time, God bless!


Scott & KayeMalePhilippines2014-02-22 23:42:00
PhilippinesSchedule Appointment

Keep checking the web site. Something will become available. Good luck with scheduling your interview!

 That's exactly what I'm doing,thanks! 


Scott & KayeMalePhilippines2014-02-22 23:39:00
PhilippinesSchedule Appointment

oh it could be that their website is down, just like the CEAC website.It's not working yet.

Just keep checking it, alot of people are complaining about booking an appointment there must be something wrong with the sites.

 

good luck and God bless too.

 

dea87

 

if you just paid your visa on friday then yes you should check it on monday,  if I remember it right, usually it takes less than 24 hours for you to be able to  book an appointment after paying your visa, but sometimes you need to wait till after 24 hours. .

Yeah, maybe it's their website has problems. Yes, I'll keep checking. Thanks again.


Scott & KayeMalePhilippines2014-02-22 08:57:00
PhilippinesSchedule Appointment

Some people here say that I need to wait till Monday cuz my payments might not yet updated.

 Yeah, I read about your post earlier.. I will do the same, will call the embassy on Monday and ask.. :)


Scott & KayeMalePhilippines2014-02-22 08:51:00
PhilippinesSchedule Appointment

I think it happens when it's full.There maybe a massive applicants that gets approved everyday.Like us, after we paid the visa last nov. The first priority date that was available was feb 3, the calendar was full from then on to feb 2 so I just booked the feb 3, and we got our visa and all, just preparing to fly.

By the way, maybe try to call the embassy and ask if what's going on, if it's really full the entire year?

 

Best of luck , I hope you all will get your appointment dated.

 

Congrats! Actually, I check the dates till 2017 and it's all the same..can't even click the dates, kinda strange. Yeah, I will drop them a line on Monday..thank you for your time, God Bless! 


Scott & KayeMalePhilippines2014-02-22 08:39:00
PhilippinesSchedule Appointment

It was just like mine.

This really bothers me :(


Scott & KayeMalePhilippines2014-02-22 08:21:00
PhilippinesSchedule Appointment

Hi there! I really need help, I paid for our Visa application yesterday morning at the bank (BPI) and this morning I tried to schedule an appointment for interview but in the end of the process when I'm suppose to choose a date, it says '' THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE'' and I can't even click the calendar/dates. I really don't understand why, please I need some advice crying.gif this is what I get sad.png

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Scott & KayeMalePhilippines2014-02-22 08:04:00
PhilippinesH0TELS in Manila

 

Hello Everyone,

 

Usually the rate here is 3500-5000 pesos for this kind of room for a night.But since we just wanna help people who are in tight budget it's just 1000 for single occupancy and 1500 for double.

 

Just sharing this , good luck everyone on your journey smile.png

 

 

 

Im looking for a safe inexpensive hotel / room close to the Embassy for interview.

 

So is this your apartment your renting out?

 

What is the building address?

 

Thanks


Scott & KayeMalePhilippines2014-03-11 11:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPhilippine Medical Interview at St. Lukes Medical Center??

Ok that sounds like a good reason to do a pre medical exam.

 

Thanks!


Scott & KayeMalePhilippines2014-01-30 21:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPhilippine Medical Interview at St. Lukes Medical Center??

Hello, I searched on the site and did not find an answer on this.

 

Are you required to do your Medical Examination at St. Lukes Medical Center in Manila? From reading I guess the answer is yes.

 

My fiancé wants to get her xray done from her local doctor ahead of time. Can you do this and what is the benefit?

 

What is the best way to go about the medical examination?

 

Thanks!

 

 

 

 


Scott & KayeMalePhilippines2014-01-30 20:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow can I confirm that my fiance's child is included?

When she fills in the DS160 there is a question about travelling with anyone, she will be able to list her child as her companion.,

When she fills in the form for her daughter, she will list herself (the parent) as the comapnion.

 

Did her daughter have her medical?

 

Also, the email confirming the interview date should include both her and her daughter's name.

 

 

 

 

Yes we we completed the DS160 for herself and added her daughter as the companion.

 

Yes my fiancé and her daughter completed the medical a few days ago.

 

I will double check the email to see if her daughter was on that.

 

Thank you for the answers and hopefully this puts my fiancé at ease.


Scott & KayeMalePhilippines2014-03-08 19:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow can I confirm that my fiance's child is included?

The child's name does not appear on the NOA1 or NOA2.

My daughter's name didn't either.

As long as the child is on the I129 you will be fine smile.png

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you for the reply.

 

Yes her daughter is listed on the I-129. But my understanding is you need to list your children even if your not planning on bring them with you. There is no box or question on the I-129 asking if the child will be traveling to. How do they know if she will?

 

How can I confirm that she is included?


Scott & KayeMalePhilippines2014-03-08 14:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow can I confirm that my fiance's child is included?

Hello, My fiancé is freaking out about this and now it has me worried too.

 

We are concerned that her 13yr old daughter was not included our visa request. I put her daughters name and information on the I-129f and included her passport style photo as well as included her on the affidavit of support.

 

We have confirmation of the Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application (D-160) for Child of K1 (K2) for her daughter.

 

The I-797 letter I received only has my fiancé's name on it as the beneficiary but not her daughters. Should her daughters name be on there to?

 

Am I missing something?

 

How can I confirm that her daughter is included with our fiancé visa request?

 

Thank you for your help on this!


Scott & KayeMalePhilippines2014-03-08 14:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhat an Amazing Experience at POE

Thank you so much. He's superb for his job!

 

Yes he used to work the drive threw at McDonalds so he knows how to keep the traffic moving ;)


Scott & KayeMalePhilippines2014-02-10 23:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhat an Amazing Experience at POE

Oh you got officer Knowlton, he's super easy. Welcome to America!


Scott & KayeMalePhilippines2014-02-10 21:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPayment Amount for I-129F?

Ok great so it looks like I did it right.

 

Thanks for the help!


Scott & KayeMalePhilippines2014-01-06 16:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPayment Amount for I-129F?

Thank you for the reply.

 

We wanted to have my fiancé and her daughter come at the same time. Should I have included a separate application for a K-2 visa for the daughter along with the K-1 paperwork I sent in?

 

 


Scott & KayeMalePhilippines2014-01-06 15:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPayment Amount for I-129F?

Hello, I sent in the application I-129F for my fiancé and her daughter. The amount I wrote the check out for was $340. My fiancé now says I should have wrote the amount out for $680 to pay for her daughter to.

 

How much should I have sent?

 

Our paperwork is in the process of being reviewed. If the amount is wrong should I call them or?

 

Thanks for the help!


Scott & KayeMalePhilippines2014-01-06 15:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures1040 (Income tax return) PLEASE HELP!

Maybe he did not file for his taxes?

 

If he did I guess it would be rather easy to give her the information.

 

Does he read this site or only her?


Scott & KayeMalePhilippines2014-02-19 23:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNervous fiance.

We have spent a total of two weeks together. 1 week in December and 1 week in January. We met online in November.

 

We spend about 2 hours a day on skype. I am planning another trip in June, but we want to get the paperwork started now.

 

I suggest you have your fiancé participate on this site if she is not already and befriend other Vietnamese that are doing the same process. This will help reduce some her stress by being more informed.

 

You should also plan to take time off of work and spend real time with her face to face and do what you can to attend the interview with her.

 

Good luck!


Scott & KayeMalePhilippines2014-04-01 11:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDenied - Need Advice

Omg...devastated is not the word... Feel like all is lost.
Yes her and his father went to a place and filed for the dr birth certificate when he was one saying that he was born in the DR and he has had to deal with it now. Wasn't his mistake it was theirs!!

 

Maybe not the most political advice but you might want to spend your money on paying the right person in Venezuela to get his birth certificate. Just an idea as I have spent much time in Venezuela and that's how to get things done there.


Scott & KayeMalePhilippines2014-03-17 19:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresINCORRECT NAME ON MY I-94

Contact your nearest CBP deferred inspection office to get the I-94 corrected, as was correctly advised by a couple people. They may have you go in person and bring documentation with you. Not sure why the Embassy was mentioned in this thread. They would have nothing to do with your I-94.

 

Thanks for your advice :)


Scott & KayeMalePhilippines2014-05-03 11:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresINCORRECT NAME ON MY I-94

 

I had the same concern when I arrived. The first name on my I-94 is not complete, so I called up CBP Deferred Inspection site near my area. They were able to change my name just by calling them up. After about 2 minutes from the call, I check my I-94 online again, and my first name was then changed already to the correct one.

 

Get info here: http://www.cbp.gov/d...nspection-sites

-There's a downloadable excel file on the right part of the screen, where you can look up for your deferred inspection site. I know there are a couple in California, I guess you just have to choose the one closest to your city / town.

 

Let me know if this works for you too.  :thumbs:

 

Thanks sweet cakes :) We will call CBP on monday morning.

 

I'll get back on you if works that way.  :joy:


Scott & KayeMalePhilippines2014-05-02 23:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresINCORRECT NAME ON MY I-94

What the SSA employee said about the name on I-94? I asked this because when I applied for my SSN card, the lady asked me about my name on passport as well as on I-94 whether I was born with the name - my name is quite different from common naming system-. I think you should be just fine as long as when you filled out the form, you put your first name as shown on birth certificate and visa.

 

She just told me she will use only the name appeared on my I-94 which is just ''K'' and incorrect. Hoping I can correct it before I get my SSN card.

 

Thanks anyways, God bless! :)


Scott & KayeMalePhilippines2014-05-02 22:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresINCORRECT NAME ON MY I-94

Email the Embassy if you wish.  They most likely will say not an issue and proceed ahead.  My wife had a similar issue and they said the same and she had no issues.

Ok, thanks for your suggestion :)


Scott & KayeMalePhilippines2014-05-02 22:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresINCORRECT NAME ON MY I-94

Hi everyone! Please help and give me some advice, suggestions and opinions everyone...we would greatly appreciate all your thoughts. Thanks!

 

When entering the USA, the officer who I submitted my Visa packet who entered my first name wrong on the I-94. I did not find this out until I attempted to print out the electronic version of my I-94 to take to the Social Security office to apply for my SS card.

 

My first name is K Anne March - My I-94 only has "K" entered as my first name.

 

I submitted a copy of my I-94 with the incorrect first name to the Social Security office and will receive my SS card in 2 to 3 weeks.

 

The name on my Birth Certificate, Passport and Visa is correct (K Anne March).

 

I plan to get married to my fiance as soon as we know what to do about this issue.

 

What should I do to correct this?

 

 

 


Scott & KayeMalePhilippines2014-05-02 13:07:00
PhilippinesFood and Your Mate
Philippine Meal Times
In the Philippines, it is normal to eat at least 5 meals a day. This is true anywhere you are: in a metropolitan, urban area or in the country.

In addition to the main meals of breakfast, lunch and dinner, there are also light meals in midmorning and mid-afternoon popularly and interchangeably referred to as merienda or snacks, not to mention the occasional chichirias ? munchies like nuts, chips and chicharon (pork rind cracklings) - which is eaten anytime, whenever one wants to satisfy his/her cravings for such.

 
 

Scott & KayeMalePhilippines2014-02-21 23:56:00
PhilippinesI was asked why does the Phils have a high incidence of scam. Agree or disagree?

People on this site are too quick to label people as scammers; especially if it's a woman from the Philippines.

 

But too often, people have had this happen to them and then post here on VJ about how "my Filipina" scammed me.  And then the entire herd of people who just wait to criticize Filipinas jumps in.  It does get a little old.

 

snip

 

I agree, its just like the Hotel and Restaurant reviews online. The only people who make lengthy reviews are the ones who usually had a bad meal, bad stay or in this case a bad marriage.


Scott & KayeMalePhilippines2014-02-27 18:29:00