Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Thanks Fel! Yeah, so u there I miss our Malling and Eating, hahaha... I wonder if my wedding dress will still fit me We will also visit ate Ana (Steve-n-Ana) tomorrow Hey Mari, Good luck on the fitting tom and see ya and ate Ana Tessa oh good for u guys, u got ur dress, bet all are excited haha can i borrow it?kidding ill just wear what i could find there ...miss u all fel Goodluck girls! Its too soon now. I really miss our times in Manila, the eating and malling sessions. You were just sooo cool to be with... really having fun with you gurls. Tessa, glad our dress still fits and im glad we made a visit to Ana's house today. Ana(Steve-n-Ana) get well soon! Soooo next week again! Goodluck to us! Mari I know Mari! Im glad it fit me after all the eating in Manila... lol Your dress really looks nice Mari and Im Happy with mine too. Fel, I would let you borrow my dress but unfortunately, it'll be too big for you You might want to try Mari's since youre both sexy Oh my-- my interviews soooo soon. Im really getting nervous. Goodluck girls Ate Ana (Steve-n-Ana), Im glad youre fine and kicking	Thersch	Female	Philippines	2007-02-07 10:12:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Hi everyone! My interview is next week and im really starting to get nervous. My fiance just had I-134 notarized. Our question guys is -its just an ink notary, will that be ok? or it should be embossed or something like that? Thanks alot I'm a notary. You will have a hard time finding a notary here in the states that still uses the "embossing" type of notary stamp. The preference here in the states has gone to all ink stamp notaries because the old style do not show up on photocopies. You should be fine IMHO. Yep, youre right Dean iWait. My fiance researched and asked the notary about it, the ink is prefered now because the dry seal or embossed doesnt show up on Faxes and Photocopies.. We're good to go About DS157 - Here in Davao, when i paid mine the guy at the bank gave me another form but I asked him if he can just validate my form since I already filled it up and he said "Sure". So that went well. Good luck to all of us whos interviews are coming! God Bless y'all	Thersch	Female	Philippines	2007-02-06 22:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	thessa , gudluck to u ! see u there ok Thanks Fel! Yeah, so u there I miss our Malling and Eating, hahaha... I wonder if my wedding dress will still fit me We will also visit ate Ana (Steve-n-Ana) tomorrow Hey Mari, Good luck on the fitting tom and see ya and ate Ana Tessa	Thersch	Female	Philippines	2007-02-06 06:08:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Correct, the DS-230 is for the immigrant visa (CR-1,IR-1), not the K1/K3 which are non-immigrant. Oh #######, no DS-230 required for K1? Where did I get that idea from? My fiance bought Visa/Immigration guide books (1 for me and 1 for him) and on it they said DS 230 will be required but i dont see it on my instruction packet and i dont see anyone mentioned it before here on visajourneyso i thought i dont need it, until Garya mentioned it earlier so I panicked (even though im still 1 week away from my interview..- OH my gosh, 1 WEEK nalng!!!) by the way, the book wasnt as helpful as Manila thread. We're thinking of selling it on ebay.. hahaha	Thersch	Female	Philippines	2007-02-06 04:11:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Hey can you check out my interview checklist. This is what we will have with us. Interview Appointment Letter original and 1 copy. Valid photo ID (NBI badge) and 1 copy. Passport copy (St. Luke’s took the original during the medical and sent to the Embassy). Original NSO Birth Certificate, original and 1 copy. CENOMAR original and 1 copy. NBI Clearance with "For US Travel" or "For Travel Abroad" stamp and thumbprint, original and 1 copy. Passport-sized photos (2 in addition to those on the DS-156 forms). VISA Application Forms - DS-156 (2 completed and signed forms with photos glued on, and 1 copy). - DS-156K (2 completed and signed forms, and 1 copy). DO NOT SIGN BEFORE INTERVIEW! - DS-157 (2 completed and signed form – 1 must be stamped with BPI payment, and 1 copy). - DS-230, part 1 (2 completed and signed forms, and 1 copy). I-134F Affidavit of Support form (notarized), 2 originals with copies. Supporting documentation for I-134F (affidavit of support folder) - Fiancé employment letter (2 originals with copies). - Fiancé last 3 years income tax forms (copies of 1040 form). - Copies of last 3 years W-2 forms. - Bank statements for last 3 months. - Bank letter showing date account opened, deposits for last year and current balance. USCIS I-797C Notice of Approval original and 1 copy. NVC letter original and 1 copy (this will show spelling error too). New letter of intent from each of me, signed and dated. Copy of original I-129F packet with original receipts, etc. Evidence of ongoing relationship - Pictures - Snail mail cards and letters - Chat logs - Emails - Phone records - Engagement ring receipt - Receipts and ticket stubs from second trip in October - Records of Western Union and XOOM money transfers. *Passport sized or 2x2 pictures? is Visa picture the same with 2x2? *DS 230? - On the instruction packet, it doesnt say DS 230. I dont have this To those who just got approved, did u bring DS 230? *Will a 1 year ITR (last year) and 1 W2 (last year) be fine? My Fiance will be sending me the remaining docs that i need and id really appreciate if you guys help me with these questions.. Thanks alot, this thread is really helpful and thanks to PW for answering my question earlier and thanks Garya for the list- this also helps me.. God Bless guys!	Thersch	Female	Philippines	2007-02-06 02:44:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Hi everyone! My interview is next week and im really starting to get nervous. My fiance just had I-134 notarized. Our question guys is -its just an ink notary, will that be ok? or it should be embossed or something like that? Thanks alot	Thersch	Female	Philippines	2007-02-06 00:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Thanks for the link PW.. I have another question guys and i know its been asked before but i couldnt find topic about it. so please be patient with me.. In Question 11 of I-134 - What did you guys answer, N/A or checked intend? Thanks guys! I really appreciate the help	Thersch	Female	Philippines	2007-01-30 00:37:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Hi everyone! We cant find the form I-134. Do u guys know where we can download it from? Is there a new form for affidavit of support or its still I-134? Because we found this on the Dept.of State website - I-864EZ - Affidavit of Support – NEW and no I-134. Is this the new form? Thanks guys!	Thersch	Female	Philippines	2007-01-29 23:07:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Yeah, Erichu (Mari) is right. It wasnt that hard and scary as we thought it would be. Just the "waiting of your name" is tiring but having some friends to talk to and help you (tells you youre being called when you didnt hear your name or not paying attention ). Im glad I'm 1 step closer to the end of this journey. Its so nice to meet and spend time with other gurls here who'v been very helpful. To Fel (FelandFrank),Ate Ana (Steve-n-Ana) and Mari (Erichu) I had fun girls! Hope to see you soon again and for the rest of you girls waiting for the medical- Chill out, dont worry and hope u meet other girls to, it'll defintly help you GOODLUCK!	Thersch	Female	Philippines	2007-01-28 09:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	For the Manila embassy interview, can my fiancee use her passport style photograph she submitted with her K1 petition? She took that photo about 7 months ago. I don't see why she cannot. Any experience anyone in using the photos submitted with the petition? thx. I have the same question.. Anyone? Thanks	Thersch	Female	Philippines	2007-01-15 14:07:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	How was it delivered, by snail mail, FedEx, or DHL? DHL	Thersch	Female	Philippines	2006-12-22 02:45:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Hi guys, Pls update my Timeline. Packet 4 received today, Dec. 22. Thanks Merry Christmas everyone!	Thersch	Female	Philippines	2006-12-22 00:35:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Look up Sillygirl and Uling's signatures. Both have links to their experiences at the CFO, St Lukes and Interview. What date are you going. My fiancee finishes up her semester this week. Ken & Maria We will attend the seminar on Jan. 24 and we'll have the medical exam on Jan. 25. Someone who has idea about: "I have a chest xray that was taken when i had a check up for my cough 6 months ago, should i show it to them? I have had vaccinations for Hepa B, and done cholesterol and sugar counts etc, should i also show these to them?" Thanks guys	Thersch	Female	Philippines	2006-12-17 11:43:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Hi guys! I and a couple of other girls (vj'ers) are going to have our Medical Exam and CFO next month. We are going to attend the seminar first and then the day after that, we will take our medical exam (3 weeks earlier than scheduled). What do we need to bring with us? for thos who already done CFO and Medical, which hotel is the best/nearest/not expensive and has dsl connection to stay? I would like to bring my vonage device with me so that i'll still be able to talk to my fiance. *CFO Whats the difference bet PRISM and CFO? where should we go 1st? what are the requirements? do we still need to bring photos,forms, emails, chats, etc? *Medical any tips like taking vitamins and supplements? I have a chest xray that was taken when i had a check up for my cough 6 months ago, should i show it to them? I have had vaccinations for Hepa B, and cholesterol and sugar counts etc, should i also show these to them? Requirements to be brought for the medical? how many 2x2 pictures, forms etc? will they need my fiance's documents like affidavit of support, pay stubs and the like? Thank you very much guys. VJ'ers have been great help for us on this process. Thank you to whoever will take the time to reply to this post. God Bless and Merry Christmas!	Thersch	Female	Philippines	2006-12-17 09:18:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	US Embassy in Manila Call Center Dial 011-63-909-101-7878 ? Sorry, I dont really know how to call them from the U.S. Good Luck Congrats to lawrence jeramie, erichu. and thersch on receiving their interview dates. before I forget to mention, this is such a nice eight letter word... APPROVED!!! a thanks to all the members who have made a contribution to this thread. it has made the process easier. best of luck to those with upcoming interviews. may you also experience this joy. CONGRATS roymcn3rd!!!	Thersch	Female	Philippines	2006-12-13 00:23:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	US Embassy in Manila Call Center	Thersch	Female	Philippines	2006-12-13 00:07:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	I called USE in Manila (Thanks Mari for informing me!! ) Got my interview date!! Feb 15!! Thank God! Congrulations to all who got their scheds! especially to Mari! God Bless!	Thersch	Female	Philippines	2006-12-12 23:48:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	WERE APPROVEDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Its finally over,,,is this real???hahahahaha THANK GOD! dear all, first and foremost, I would like to praise GOD for making everything possible for me! all the while i thought i won't be able to make it since my fiance didn't reach the minimum poverty guideline. besides, i wasn't able to translate my latest french police certificate. LO AND BEHOLD, I PASSED THE INTERVIEW this morning!!! I think this is my way of sharing how GREAT the LORD is. With this I give all the praises and glory to HIM! Secondly, I would like to thank all the people who had given me so much encouragement, information, advises and suggestions in this forum (special mention to roy, yodrak, uling, et. al) Thank you so much and I hope that all of us will be in God's hands. I can do all things through CHRIST which strengthens me! - Philippians 4:13 Congratulations guys! God Bless	Thersch	Female	Philippines	2006-12-11 02:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Robhankins, thanks for info on BCs. Now we know that NSO has a new computerized format. Let's hope the embassy does not put in AR those whose BC are in the old format. It seems that NSO uses a different color every year (or fiscal year). The 1st time I applied for BC and MC, it was blue, the next year, it was green, then yellow, then back to green again. Maybe that's how the consul decides who to put in AR, if it's the wrong color, "toooot, wrong color, AR" Oh no! I guess I have to get the green one. My BC is yellow	Thersch	Female	Philippines	2006-12-08 11:43:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Congrats Zethris! Its always good to hear this kind of news..	Thersch	Female	Philippines	2006-12-03 23:31:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	And I have also seen some Filipino stars on a tv show talking about this and telling the people not to wear any immitation stuffs (immitated shirt or jeans or shoes) or carrying knockoff bags. Jeans? They aren't gonna strip-search my girl to see if her Levis are the "real deal" are they? That would be a rude-awakening to this country for sure. I dont really know how they will check/see or whatever they'll do to make sure its original and what they will do about if its not but i would rather not give them any reason to grill me there.. yikes! that would not be fun.. What if ill just wear baro't saya (Filipino traditional blouse and skirt) with matching bakya (wooden sandal) and native handmade bag??hmmm.. lol Just kidding y'guys	Thersch	Female	Philippines	2006-12-01 13:10:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Hey guys. The CFO lady at the seminar told my gal that she would not be allowed to use her knockoff L. Viton luggage to travel to the US since they are banned by the US govt. Anybody heard of this, and which agency would be implementing the policy. My quick scan of the regs found nothing. I have heard about this too. All fake/Immitation/knockoff's stuff will not be allowed upon entering the US. I also read somewhere (sorry, i forgot where) that the worst scenario would be deportation or airport to airport ( And I have also seen some Filipino stars on a tv show talking about this and telling the people not to wear any immitation stuffs (immitated shirt or jeans or shoes) or carrying knockoff bags. After Ive heard of that, I only bought and will buy originals or Filipino Brands (cheap and not knock offs ) I dont want my stuff to cause me trouble when i get there...	Thersch	Female	Philippines	2006-12-01 12:23:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Anybody else get a similiar letter? We received the fiancée visa petition (I-129F) from the State Department's National Visa Center (NVC) on October 25, 2006. No appointment has been scheduled as yet, but the case is already queued for scheduling of a visa interview appointment. Because of our heavy volume of fiancé(e) visa applications, the waiting time for a visa interview at present is approximately 150 days from receipt of the petition in Manila . We will inform you of the interview date as soon as it is scheduled. We will mail an appointment packet with information and instructions to apply for a visa about 30 days before the scheduled interview. A list of immigrant and fiancé(e) visa cases that have been scheduled for an interview is available at our website at http://philippines.u...v/wwwh3023.html. You may check the interview date at this Internet address, where appointments scheduled for the current month and the following month are listed according to case numbers. The list is updated in the middle of each month. You need not wait for the hard copy of the appointment letter and can proceed based on the posted appointment time, downloading the application forms from our website, as needed. If you would like to inquire further about the status of the visa case, you may contact the Embassy's Visa Call Center at telephone 1-909-101-7878. This number is for subscribers of PLDT and Smart telephone touchtone landlines with national and international distance dialing features (NDD or IDD access). Callers in the USA can contact the Call Center at 1-888-877-9888. The Call Center is open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Manila time). There is a fee assessed to callers by the Call Center for its services. Immigrant Visa Correspondence Unit Consular Section U.S. Embassy, Manila 1201 Roxas Boulevard Manila , Philippines Telephone: (632) 528-6300 Fax: (632) 338-4129 I also just got the same letter today, Email though. . Congrats to all who just got approved and reunited with their SO. God Bless and to all of us still waiting, Good Luck	Thersch	Female	Philippines	2006-11-29 01:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Therefore, we shall be victorious. I'm claiming it, I believe it, and it shall be done. God did not bring us this far to fail and I believe that for all of us. AMEN to that!!	Thersch	Female	Philippines	2006-11-19 12:47:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	CONGRATS!!! God Bless	Thersch	Female	Philippines	2006-11-14 00:22:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Hi everyone! I would like to ask you guys a question. See, the USE in Manila already received our case Oct. 23 2006. My question is, What are we expecting next? Im sorry y'guys, I still get confused with the processing,waitings and all that. Are we expecting for the Instruction packet? and how long are we supposed to wait for it? when do you guys think will I have my interview (case received in Manila-oct.23 '06) Thank you so much and goodluck to those who will have their interviews soon..	Thersch	Female	Philippines	2006-11-01 10:03:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	You bugged the poor girl that she had to whack you out of her life! Now that's what I call persistence. I sure did! haha and id do it again if they'll keep on transferring me to the automated operator telling me I should call the call center.. Thanks for the update by the way	Thersch	Female	Philippines	2006-10-25 22:20:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Hi PW! Pls update our timeline. I just called USE in Manila and they said our case arrived last October 23 '06. Thanks alot! Thank God I finally was able to talk to a live person and not the automated operator! They wanted me to call the call center (which is very expensive!) so every time they hang me up, Id call them back. haha and I think the girl got irritated and entertained my call. but she told me to call the call center next time.. lol	Thersch	Female	Philippines	2006-10-25 18:50:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Thanks Elizabeth Appreciate it..	Thersch	Female	Philippines	2006-10-23 12:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Hi everyone! Thanks for the welcome PW Ive read somewhere here that the best time to call USE Manila is 7:30 -8:00 am? Is that why I couldnt get a hold of anyone when I was calling them around 2-5 pm? why is that? I also called the call centers (Sobrang mahal!) 3 times already to check if our case has arrived Manila yet since it was sent last October 12 and the ladies said its not yet there and I just called department of state awhile ago (thanks for the numbers Uling! ) and the visa specialist told me our case is already in the system (USE in Manila) but the hardcopy is not yet in there . Whats taking our case to get to USE Manila so long??? and by the way, what else should I wait for (aside from us waiting for the case to reach the USE Manila)?? Will they send a letter telling us that they already have our case or I will be waiting for the instruction packet na? Whats next for us guys? Thanks for future helps	Thersch	Female	Philippines	2006-10-23 12:25:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Hey guys! Can you add us? Sept. 19 '06 - NOA2 Approved Oct. 12 '06 - Sent to USE in Manila Case Number - MNL2006783*** I called up the call center today but they said our case is not in Manila yet Do you guys think we will have our interviews (October NVC's) on January next year? I hope	Thersch	Female	Philippines	2006-10-20 09:24:00
Philippines	Filipino Wedding here in US	Hey guys! If you are planning to have a Filipino Style wedding or is going to have a Filipino style wedding and you need some wedding accessories, I might have some of them. We are selling our wedding accessories that I brought from the Philippines because we werent able to use them. We decided to have a simple, civil service thats why we werent able to use the stuffs. We are selling our Aras, Pillows (for the ring and the aras), Cord, Ceremony Veil and Tiara for your girl. http://i207.photobuc...ms/100_2608.jpg http://i207.photobuc...ms/100_2610.jpg http://i207.photobuc...ms/100_2620.jpg http://i207.photobuc...ms/100_2623.jpg http://i207.photobuc...ms/100_2613.jpg http://i207.photobuc...ms/100_2618.jpg If you're interested leave me a message.. Thanks and Good Luck to everyone still waiting for their visa Edited by Thersch, 10 July 2007 - 02:17 PM.	Thersch	Female	Philippines	2007-07-10 14:14:00
Philippines	Any one from Memphis or Cordova here?		Thersch	Female	Philippines	2008-04-02 14:33:00
Philippines	Any one from Memphis or Cordova here?	QUOTE (civiram_hcl @ Mar 9 2008, 10:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hello! i have my cousin there. She is working in dillards store. I can give you her email address if you like Really? Kahiya naman e-email ko lang sya bigla. How long na sya dito? aling dillards?	Thersch	Female	Philippines	2008-03-09 03:08:00
Philippines	Any one from Memphis or Cordova here?	Hi guys! Any one from Memphis or Cordova TN? I have been here in the US for a year now but I havent really met any Filipina's yet. Goodluck to everyone who are still waiting	Thersch	Female	Philippines	2008-03-07 18:15:00
USCIS Service Centers	(STICKY NOTES),,,,,,,,going to happen in CSC	hahaha I do agree. QUOTE (jego ryu @ Apr 9 2008, 09:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> THIS IS WHAT GONA HAPPEN TO CSC IF YOU KEEP CALLING AND THEY ASK YOUR CONTACT NO.THEY CANNOT HANDLE IT ANYMORE,,,,,,NOTES IS EVERYWHERE...... Sticky notes	ammike	Female	Philippines	2008-04-09 22:27:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)	GOT THE 221 PAPER	YES as long as you can provide the docs they need from you. . . That guarantee you to have your Visa soon. . . Goodluck. . . QUOTE (rick @ Apr 5 2008, 08:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello everybody, i had my interview last April 4, and i got the 221 paper. The consul did tell me to submit additional documents from my fiance his two (2) divorce papers from his ex's, i only had the latest one. He got married 3 times though. But they let me pay the visa delivery. If i can submit the documents they needed, will it guarantee that i can have my visa soon? Anyone here that encountered problem like this? Just want to know the outcome... Thanks again...	ammike	Female	Philippines	2008-04-05 09:00:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)	K1 Denied at interview	The only reason I can think of right now is if Both of you were MARRIED before, You should have the Original Anullment / Divorce Papers from the Court.. Goodluck and Keep your LOVE Strong!! GODBLESS Edited by ammike, 26 February 2009 - 11:03 PM.	ammike	Female	Philippines	2009-02-26 23:02:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	TA DAAA - Visa in hand!!!	I just got my Visa today too!!! yehhyeeyyyyy CONGRATULATIONS TO US!!!!	ammike	Female	Philippines	2008-06-07 02:21:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	I got dumped!	Im sorry for what had happen! Be Strong this time and Hope you can recover easily.. Godbless	ammike	Female	Philippines	2008-06-12 17:38:00