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US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionOur Interview Experience
Hi Sharon and Austin,


Great Day!

CONGRATULATION AND THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR EXPERIENCE TO US.. iM PRETTY SURE U ARE NOW RELIEVE THERE ! Ours is coming soon and...

By the way, i have a question regarding the notarized affidavit of support , should it be new?? or the exact copy that my honey sent with the i129 f form? thanks in advance..



riza
ED*RizaFemalePhilippines2007-08-15 20:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPacket 4 and Las Palmas Hotel
Hello Vjers,

I am waiting for my packet 4.I got my schedule from the website for my medical and interview this coming Sept 27 and OCt 4. Just wonder how long will take for me to wait for the packet 4? I have read though that i could request for pick up for the packet at SLEC. Other question .. how far is Las Palmas hotel from SLEC?? Thanlk you very much...



riza
ED*RizaFemalePhilippines2007-08-29 06:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionpacket 4 ....
Spidegirl thanks.... but do i need still appointment letter?? i already downloaded the forms... My concern is the appointment letter. Thank u for that quick reply..
ED*RizaFemalePhilippines2007-08-31 22:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionpacket 4 ....
hello everyone... i am so anxious my packet 4 already .. I have not got it yet...I have read that i can request for another one at SLEC when i get there if i call the emabssy or the SLEC?? what do i need to present my NOA2 still with my fiance who plan to come on oct 2 2 days before my interview. Can i just use the printout from the website of the schedule i have ?? I really need help.. thanks in advance
ED*RizaFemalePhilippines2007-08-31 21:13:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionVj members interview tomorrow..
To all those who will have their interview tomorrow esp Alice and Mike... God bless and we will pray for u... good.gif good.gif
ED*RizaFemalePhilippines2007-09-06 08:51:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionInterview Length?
congratulations! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
ED*RizaFemalePhilippines2007-09-06 08:34:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Hotel - cheap one?
it will be staying at ralph anthony Hotel as referred by a friend who just had her medical last week.. It is across SLEC. For my interview at bayview...


Riza
ED*RizaFemalePhilippines2007-09-10 08:42:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionInterview approved!!!GOD is so great all the time
QUOTE (mikendalice @ Sep 9 2007, 07:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just got back from manila...sorry for the late post friends star_smile.gif yes i am approved...thank you for all your support... kicking.gif kicking.gif



Alice and Mike ,

Congratulations! Praise God! I have been waiting for the news! God bless u!
ED*RizaFemalePhilippines2007-09-09 08:06:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHotels close to US Embassy and St. Lukes
There is no name that u can see outside the building only the 1177 J. Bacobo Street in BIg letters u can see... We were lost when we get there just glad that it took only around 20 steps to find it lol... There are nice places there to stay depending on your preference...By the way, she doesn't have to come too early the staff are fast at the clinic.. a maximum of 4 hours for the first day. and 2 hours of waiting on the second day.
ED*RizaFemalePhilippines2007-09-29 23:02:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHotels close to US Embassy and St. Lukes
I have done my medical at St.Lukes already last sept 27-28.. It is not in quezon by the way .. It is in Ermita.. There are lots of hotel there and just near the clinic. St. LUke in Quezon is the hospital. My interview will be on oct 4 and we will stay at Bayview for convenience.
ED*RizaFemalePhilippines2007-09-29 16:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionChest X-ray
thank you guys...
I'm a bit nervous for thursday.. blink.gif
ED*RizaFemalePhilippines2007-10-01 17:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionChest X-ray
Good day everyone! JUst wanna ask if i should bring my chest x-ray during my interview on OCt 4? Thanks..Include us in your prayers ..




please include us in your prayers. We need it so bad...
ED*RizaFemalePhilippines2007-10-01 14:48:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHelp Me Plz
Hello..

I think they only mean newly birth certificate of your fiance which is sealed..
ED*RizaFemalePhilippines2007-11-18 12:43:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionphilippine passport renewal
unsure.gif blink.gif hehehhehe..
ED*RizaFemalePhilippines2008-01-16 11:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionphilippine passport renewal
QUOTE (jl2007 @ Jan 16 2008, 11:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
im a battered wife and i was granted 10 years green card and my passport was expired , my green card is on married name but im already divorce from my husband do you have any idea on how can i renew my passport and what name do i have to use? pls help im planning to go home on may with my son pls help..



check this out...

http://www.philippin.../Consulates.htm
ED*RizaFemalePhilippines2008-01-16 11:49:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionVisa Received
QUOTE (Eric and An Thuy @ Jan 19 2008, 04:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yesterday An and I went to the Consulte for the last time and pick up her Visa. We left her province around 11 am and arrived in Hcm at 2 pm . We picked up her plane ticket first then arrived at the Consulte her appointment was at 4 pm to pick up visa She was allowed to enter the Consulte after the Students Visa Line finshed which was around 3:30 pm. I waited out side with her Father for a Hour and a Half she Finally came out right at 5 pm. With Her Visa and a brown envolpe of course she was rushed by the men passing out flyers before I could even get to her We then got in the car arrived back in her province around 8 pm. Thought I share. We were able to get our Visa early on the 18th do to An asking the CO officer .Yesterday when I was out side people were coming up to me and showing me pink slips and they were a month out now. We are off to start the next part Good Luck to you all. Eric and An



Congrats and welcome to USA kicking.gif
ED*RizaFemalePhilippines2008-01-19 07:07:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPapers for K1 Visa
QUOTE (Dianne and Ryan @ Jan 20 2008, 09:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good Day to All! smile.gif

I am new here and would like to seek advice regarding the Affidavit of Support such as statement of bank account and certificate of employment. Does it all need to be notarized by a lawyer/notary public? Or can I just sent the way it is? We are preparing our papers early at this time so that we could save time prior to receiving the NOA2 sometime in few months. helpsmilie.gif

Thank you very much and looking forward to your replies.



Only the I-134 should be notarized..
ED*RizaFemalePhilippines2008-01-20 09:04:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionhow many weeks b4 K1 packet arrives
QUOTE (mirazalea @ Jan 25 2008, 03:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi to K1 beneficiaries from the Philippines!

I have a question regarding how long I have to wait for the K1 packet to arrive. I already knew my medical exam & interview date appointment thru the USEM website & I'm looking forward to receiving the packet sooner. Any idea how many weeks it take for the packet to be delivered? innocent.gif



It took one month for us...
ED*RizaFemalePhilippines2008-01-25 13:23:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDs=156- fill out: DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE?
QUOTE (mikedaisy @ Feb 7 2008, 02:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Read on ASAWA SPOUSE EXPERIENCES that you fill the 'DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE' SECTION.
Is this true? Also I have a 6:30 interview appt., what would be a recommended time to get to USEM?




I can not remember anymore.. but if it was written "do not write below this line" i guess u don't have too .. Anyway the woman who will receive your forms at the embassy will tell you to fill it up if there is a need. if u have 6:30 am appointment u can go there at 5:30am.
ED*RizaFemalePhilippines2008-02-07 06:36:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI just got done with my interview today...
Congratulations.. you are approved .. don't worry too much there.. I have a friend who is now in CA and she got the same color . They just have to complete the verification I guess.
ED*RizaFemalePhilippines2008-03-03 06:25:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDoes the Petitioner attend interview with Beneficiary?
QUOTE (starrynight20 @ May 1 2008, 01:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I filed my 129f early Jan at CSC so not to interview yet, but had a few questions and appreciate any help.

My fiancée is from the Philippines. Am I required to attend the interview with her? If not, may I attend the interview with her (or I would be waiting outside)? Assuming we pass the interview is it likely that she will obtain the visa that day (i.e. is it risky to buy plane tickets for both of us back to US?)

Thanks in advance.



You are not required to attend the interview but if you can it will help you fiancee a lot to calm her nerves. During my interview my fiance then husband now was with me and he was asked questions as well. It is too risky to buy tickets before interview since there are people who end up in AR. Just my thought.


Riza
ED*RizaFemalePhilippines2008-05-01 12:46:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion$182.65 medical fee?
QUOTE (AJ Litt @ Apr 12 2008, 06:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Called the Manila Embassy (301-2000 ext. 2000) right after my fiance got our interview date on their call center. This line is for american citizens only but the girl I spoke with was nice enough to entertain my call. She told me the requirements I need for my medical; passport, vaccination record if you have any, two 2x2 picture and the equivalent of $182.65 in peso. Do we really have to pay that much for the medical? In our lawyer's letter he said that it's only $145.00...




I think they increase the fee. Here is the link:
http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3023.html
ED*RizaFemalePhilippines2008-04-12 05:16:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionIM HOME NOW WITH MY NEW FAMILY
QUOTE (ammike @ Jun 19 2008, 08:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just arrived here in San Diego, arrived L.A @8pm last night my fiance really look very handsome after saw him waving, got a huge smile on my face and hug him real tight...
met my step kids theyre so lovely!.
can someone pinch me please if this is soo real?? am i not just dreaming??
thanks guys for the undying support thanks ate relyn ang ting2x and joy!!
miss you guys sunod narin kau ha...
wahh lapa ako tulog...




Welcome to USA !!!Enjoy your new life there...
ED*RizaFemalePhilippines2008-06-19 08:07:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionVISA ON HAND!!!!!
Congrats and Welcome to USA soon.. God Bless..
ED*RizaFemalePhilippines2008-07-12 09:15:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionTHANK GOD....VISA IN HAND TODAY!!!!
congrats and welcome to USA soon.
ED*RizaFemalePhilippines2008-08-15 05:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionVISA ARRIVED TODAY !!!!
congrats!!!
ED*RizaFemalePhilippines2008-08-12 08:37:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHaving my fiance on the interview
Hello,

My fiance then( husband now ) was with me and for me it helped for confidence hahaha . We were on one room and it went well mas marami pa ang tanong sa kanya but basic questions lang talaga. God bless and don't worry.
ED*RizaFemalePhilippines2008-08-24 07:36:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionnew here....
Welcome to VJ...
ED*RizaFemalePhilippines2008-08-24 10:19:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWE JUST GOT MARRIED!!!
Congratulations!!
ED*RizaFemalePhilippines2008-08-26 06:07:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMedical!!!
Don't worry it is not contagious. you will be fine..God bless .
ED*RizaFemalePhilippines2008-09-04 05:10:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionInterview - Evidences
QUOTE (Rizbry @ Sep 16 2008, 07:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,

How many email and chat messages should i bring on the interview?
Do i have to print all our communication from the start? or should i just print like 3 to 5 communications every month up to the present?
Thanks for the help!!






3-5 is fine.. I had printed a lot and was not even read or asked by the CO.. God bless on your interview..


Riza
ED*RizaFemalePhilippines2008-09-16 06:27:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionInterview gone HORRIBLY wrong!
QUOTE (JenK @ Feb 5 2008, 10:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you everyone!!!!!!!!! good.gif

Now all we are waiting on is him having the visa in his hands!! I hear it takes 7-14 days for mail delivery. My only concern now is that he won't be home when they try to deliver it because he works all day. I assume they will want his signature.

I am SO good at finding more stuff to worry about!! At least I know sooner or later he WILL get it and he WILL be here in April biggrin.gif


Congrats! kicking.gif kicking.gif

QUOTE (KimS @ Feb 6 2008, 12:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just picked up my package from the post (location). Damn that thing was heavy lol.
I let my mother go through the stuff that was possible (since there was another brown envelope inside the first one that had a stamp on it, saying that only immigration officer is allowed to open it)
First thing she did was steal all my photos lol. Well I guess she can keep the photos since I have all of them on my computer.
Also got my passport back with added pages containing the Visa. Was kinda fun analyzing it. All nice and colorful with golden reflective border and stuff biggrin.gif

Congrats!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif
ED*RizaFemalePhilippines2008-02-06 13:13:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionSara's Thread
So happy here that finally Perviz will have his interview soon. I will include you in my prayer. God bless.

Riza
ED*RizaFemalePhilippines2009-10-23 22:01:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionAPPROVED N-400
Congrats!!
ED*RizaFemalePhilippines2008-06-24 06:44:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionAtlanta Naturalization Interview & Oath Ceremony
Congratulations and thank you for sharing your experience with the pictures!! :dance: :thumbs:

Edited by ED*Riza, 11 February 2010 - 03:50 PM.

ED*RizaFemalePhilippines2010-02-11 15:50:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN400 Package Tracking
Same thing here . I was worried about it ... The next day the tracking said DELIVEREd! What a relief :)
ED*RizaFemalePhilippines2010-12-30 11:06:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionNaturalization interview experience In Chula Vista - San Diego
Congrats!!!
ED*RizaFemalePhilippines2011-01-14 11:07:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionOath Ceremony-Today
Congrats!
ED*RizaFemalePhilippines2011-02-10 22:22:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400
Got the same message last Dec 28... The next day it was delivered according to the usps website. I am now waiting for my interview letter. Don't worry it will be delivered or someone from uscis will pick it up.
ED*RizaFemalePhilippines2011-01-30 14:49:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionPassed the test
Congrats!!
ED*RizaFemalePhilippines2011-02-23 16:48:00