Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Philippines	She PASSED!!!!	QUOTE (tallcoolone @ Jan 29 2009, 04:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Go Ahead and buy a rice cooker and order TFC (The Filipino Channel). She is soon to be here I told her I was going to get a rice cooker an she told me, 'No, No, I want to pick it out' So I guess we will be shopping for many things indeed I am so happy now	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-01-29 08:29:00
Philippines	She PASSED!!!!	The medical is history!! Shir passed!!!	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-01-28 21:35:00
Philippines	Yepeey i passed the medical	QUOTE (Donald-n-Analyn @ Jan 31 2009, 07:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (miss_jane @ Jan 30 2009, 12:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Just wanna share ....i passed the medical exam conducted last 27, 28. THanks God how can you say that you passed the medical exam in st. luke?then i ask you what is the use of that CD tape that put it in the cellophane with the clerk in the counter? If St Lukes keeps the passport you passed, that is how you can tell. Phil	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-01-31 10:30:00
Philippines	Printing out YM chat?	QUOTE (tallcoolone @ Jan 31 2009, 08:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> YM Chat, Emails, etc are easily forged. Don't spend too much time printing all those out. USEM looks more at Petitioner Passport stamps. This is true but its a comfort to have them. Sometimes a psychological boost is all it takes to make it through trying times. And we all know how trying the interview can be... Phil	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-01-31 10:37:00
Philippines	Interview on Friday Feb 6th	Hi everyone, Shir is going for interview this Friday the 6th. Her appointment is at 7am. Everyone is welccome to meet up at Bayview and walk over together if you want. Good luck to all!! Phil	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-02-01 16:13:00
Philippines	meeting the parents	QUOTE (RadzNSteve @ Jan 19 2009, 07:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Today was a good day. Radz is here in US and we went to my parents house for a visit and for lunch. I was so happy my parents love Radz so much and I can see she loves them back we had a great time. I was so proud of her and so happy that my family showed her so much love. I was treated the same why by her parents when I visited her in Davao.0 I was a bit nervous when I went to see Shir's parents. They do not speak a lot of english but I was assured that they were very happy with me so I guess I am accepted. I know my entire family is all set to welcome Shir into the family! I do expect Shir to be nervous but I know everything will be just fine. Phil	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-01-21 14:43:00
Philippines	Interview date, FEbruary 13, 2009	QUOTE (youandi @ Jan 25 2009, 09:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We called the Visa Call Center today like what the US Embassy told me before when i called them, to call on January 26th Monday . And Yes, We have now the Interview Date set up on February 13th Friday 7 am and I will get my medical on February 5th and 6th (medical one week before my Interview). We are anxious and so happy about it at last now we have the date already.Thank you for those who replied on my postings lately,, I always pray for this special time and wish me luck guys,, And God Bless Us Always!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Feb. 06,2007 - Met online March 13,2007- Met in Person(Manila) and spent time together May 09,2007 - Engaged May 23,2007 - Sweety went back home to Kalispell Nov. 19,2007 - Sweety arrived again in the Phils. (Manila) and spent x-mas together June 19,2008 - Sweety Returned to Kalispell Montana July 21,2008 - I-12F sent to CSC July 23,2008 - USCIS recieved July 29,2008 - Got NOA1 Aug. 01,2008 -Touched Online Dec.01,2008 - Petition Approved and sent to NVC Dec.02,2008 - Touched Online... Dec.10,2008- NOA2 Hardcopy (Mailbox) Dec.08,2008- NVC sent the Notification Letter Dec.16,2008- Recieve NVC Notification Letter w/ Case Number(MNL2008XXXXXX) Jan.13 ,2009- Case sent to the Embassy Feb 5,6,2009- will get my medical Feb.13,2009- Interview Date..... Luck is not required!! Just stay calm, cool and collected and you pass with no problems!! Be prepaired, be honest and be confident! Phil	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-01-26 09:57:00
Philippines	uh oh! interview time!	QUOTE (PhiLandShiR @ Feb 1 2009, 08:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I will be having my interview on the 6th! I felt really excited but so nervous, hope i will pass! I'm getting paranoid at times thinking what if i get denied! But i think i already gathered every documents i needed...so HELP me Lord! ok, you really think so? I am really really nervous... Thank you	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-02-01 21:47:00
Philippines	uh oh! interview time!	I will be having my interview on the 6th! I felt really excited but so nervous, hope i will pass! I'm getting paranoid at times thinking what if i get denied! But i think i already gathered every documents i needed...so HELP me Lord!	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-02-01 21:36:00
Philippines	How would you react?	QUOTE (maliciant @ Feb 2 2009, 11:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (PhiLandShiR @ Feb 2 2009, 08:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Please, Please, Please!!!! Show this to the police!!! This is a death threat!! Its against the law and should be taken very seriously. This man is not sane to make this type of threat. You and your husband could be in very serious danger. Even if this clown claims its just a 'joke' its still against the law. Any time someone threatens to hurt you, its very important to involve the police. Don't just blow it off!!! Phil I'm seconding that, not only is he making death threats but he's apparently cyber stalking you gathering documents about you (like the marriage certificate). There may not be anything illegal about him getting a copy like that, but it's damn sure creepy. Honestly your husband shouldn't be hanging out with this dude based on that one post alone. I'm sick of hearing about how foreigners just want green cards, people who met me once and don't know me at all (ie, friends of family members) even think they are somehow qualified to judge my relationship as being used for a green card... luckily since I'm fairly anti-social I don't have to meet a lot of opinionated a-holes and nut jobs... hopefully anyone I see on a regular basis will have enough tact to not make those kind of statements around my fiancee (SOON TO BE WIFE!) as I'm willing to introduce them to another stereotype that is well known... the violent american man!!!! ETA: Oops, the question was if I was your husband what would I think... and the first thought that'd enter my head is where to bury his body... the second thought (that I'd go with) would be to report it as a death threat so that it is documented, nothing is likely to come of it but I'd be worried about your safety so I'd be talking to police to see what can be done to help insure it. YES!!!!! Please do not wait! I am very serious about this. I will hammer away at this point!! Get the police involved. Until you are sick of hearing me say it!! Shir says its my job to worry and I take my job very serious! You folks are all family here and when a family member is threatened I get involved! CONTACT THE POLICE!! I will put my soap box away now.... Phil	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-02-02 12:17:00
Philippines	How would you react?	QUOTE (koltrone @ Feb 1 2009, 11:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> "I will kill you and your slope eyed b**** you mother f****. I hope you die. Your a f****g b**** and I can't wait til she leaves you after her green card is permanent" This person wrote this message sent to my husband facebook. I can't say they are friends but they do get together once in a while. He's been a hater and trying to pissed me off after he knew I am with my husband. I have been married for almost 5 years and my husband and I knew each other for 7 years. If you were on my husband shoes, how would you feel getting the same comment from the person? Please, Please, Please!!!! Show this to the police!!! This is a death threat!! Its against the law and should be taken very seriously. This man is not sane to make this type of threat. You and your husband could be in very serious danger. Even if this clown claims its just a 'joke' its still against the law. Any time someone threatens to hurt you, its very important to involve the police. Don't just blow it off!!! Phil	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-02-02 09:15:00
Philippines	Departing at Manila	QUOTE (tallcoolone @ Feb 1 2009, 07:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Phil. One Question? Does your fiance know she gonna have to live in Iowa? Do you have indoor plumbing up there yet? What about Cable TV? Yup, to all 3 questions or did you only want me to select one to answer... In fact, Shir is looking forward to building her first snowman!!	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-02-01 09:16:00
Philippines	Departing at Manila	Good Morning Everyone, I have heard about harassment at the airport from the airport security staff. Mostly from those who travel alone but not if they are with someone. Like me for example... Does anyone have any stories they are willing to share? Thanks!! Phil	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-01-31 10:20:00
Philippines	Just got back yesterday from the philippines..	QUOTE (Mysticjoyce @ Jan 21 2009, 03:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> She will be given immunization then and will be scheduled for interview within 5 days. God bless Be careful when you say this cause its not they way it looks. What it means is that within 5 days, they will call to make the appointment for the interview. NOT, that you will HAVE an interview within 5 days. Your interview might well be weeks down the road from the call... Phil	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-02-02 12:08:00
Philippines	W2 vs. tax transcripts	QUOTE (HappyDancer @ Feb 4 2009, 01:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The transcripts take 10 business days and I so wanna kick my fiance for not getting this sorted out before now. You can call the IRS on the phone and they will fax them to you. Takes about 15 minutes. This is what I did. After faxing them the IRS will also mail them to you. I got mine in about 3 days. Phil	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-02-04 14:54:00
Philippines	W2 vs. tax transcripts	QUOTE (spikeyflip @ Feb 3 2009, 09:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good to know, I got both my W2 for this year and for 06 and 07 aaannnnddd the tax transcripts also I sent W2's for '05, '06 and '07 as well as IRS transcripts for those years. I also sent check stubs for the past 6 weeks and a letter from my boss telling my job title, income and employment status. I have not gotten all my paperwork for 2008 yet so I did not include any of those forms. Phil Edited by PhiLandShiR, 04 February 2009 - 02:41 PM.	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-02-04 14:40:00
Philippines	CFO seminar???	QUOTE (pho4ray @ Feb 4 2009, 11:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hello all. can anyone tell me once my fiancee gets the visa shipped via air21, what does she do about some cfo seminar she has to attend i heard??? they didnt tell her anything at the last window nor did the council who interviewed her at the embassy yesterday....thanks ray One of the papers in her envelpoe she gets from the embassy will talk about it. You can also go here to get details: http://www.cfo.gov.ph/ Phil	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-02-04 14:57:00
Philippines	Good Luck to all who Interview on the 6th	QUOTE (sweet_wifey22 @ Feb 5 2009, 07:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good Luck to Shir. She will make it! Thank you for your encouragement. I have tried very hard to make sure she has all the papers and documents to support us. I called her everyday for the past 2 weeks to go over everything we thought could possibly happen for both her medical and now her interview. It may sound lame to say but a very cold wind blows through my soul evey minute she is not at my side... -P	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-02-05 09:42:00
Philippines	Good Luck to all who Interview on the 6th	I wish everyone the best of luck for their interviews in the morning. Dress warm in case its cold inside the embassy and remember to eat before you go. Be honest and truthful. I am sure everyone will pass. Take care. Phil	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-02-05 06:55:00
Philippines	The interview is DONE!	QUOTE (pho4ray @ Feb 6 2009, 05:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (PhiLandShiR @ Feb 6 2009, 07:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (GloriaLuvsMoto2 @ Feb 6 2009, 02:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (PhiLandShiR @ Feb 6 2009, 12:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am so very happy. Shir passed!!! Congratulations...im so happy for both of you.. Pls include us in ur prayers so that we can pass and be happy like u guys.. Again, I wish u both lifetime happiness. God bless you. Thank you everyone for your kind words and thoughts in all this. Without all of you, we both would have been lost. Shir says that most of the counsel questions, all 5 minutes of it, were about our wedding plans and gown selection. I guess if we have all that planned we are serious about this. She got the really nice counsel who looked like Lady Diane. The pre-screen made her nervous cause she started with, "So tell me your story"... a free style question like that is hard to answer. She was very nice though. Thank you all so much. Phil and Shir yes my fiancee had the same problems as well with the pre-screen..lady was a filipina and asked why i havent been working lately....she told my fiancee 60+k in stocks and $140 grand in the banks which clearly shows that money has been steadly accumulating over a time of 5 yrs is not sufficient enough but its up to the officer inside that makes the decision...my fiancee even had my condos title in hand and estimated value in hand....my fiancee then felt really bad and her hopes were down, but the officer didnt even say anything about that stuff...pfft what a bunch of horse ###### with the pre-screens!!!! ....why is it that i hear that the pinoys/pinays working at the embassy are the ones that are the headaches and intimidating the applicants??? those filipinos working in the embassy should be happy more hardworking filipinos are trying to come to america....filipinos are knows across the world as hardworking, intelligent, kind human beings... Maybe so, but our tax codes are a mess and I can't say I can blame some girl from the Phils who does not know all the details about them. As long as the decision is made by someone who understands the details I don't care. Those girls do the best they can. Phil	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-02-06 23:15:00
Philippines	The interview is DONE!	QUOTE (miss_jane @ Feb 6 2009, 08:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (pho4ray @ Feb 6 2009, 07:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Phil and Shir CONGRATS seriously!!!!!! Ive had you guys in my prayers since ive passed and rememberd there was 2 others with upcoming interviews soon you guys and miss_jane....Congrats guys, im so happy for you guys!!! Hi pho4ray, I am not done yet with my interview. It will be on the 9th and here i am now feeling nervous and very anxious about the possible outcome of my interview. PLease pray for me guys... Congrats Phil and Shir.... You will pass, I am sure of this. Have all your papers set and ready to go and you will no problems for sure! Phil	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-02-06 23:12:00
Philippines	The interview is DONE!	QUOTE (HappyDancer @ Feb 6 2009, 11:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> YIPEEE!!! Another sexy Filipina on her way! Godspeed! You got that right!!! Best thing that ever happened to me was meeting Shir. -P	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-02-06 12:36:00
Philippines	The interview is DONE!	QUOTE (bmtrrbt @ Feb 6 2009, 10:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (PhiLandShiR @ Feb 6 2009, 05:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (tallcoolone @ Feb 6 2009, 06:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congrats. She passed the USEM Interview. Now lets see what she thinks about that place ya'll call Iowa? She's gonna go thru culture shock big time...... Maybe. She sure is excited about making that snowman though. She has watched the snow fall on my web cam so knows what its like and is always asking if its snowing or not. She never liked the hot weather there in Phils so I expect she will adapt with no problems. Phil i guess she will just love it at first but for a long time...i dont think so..hehehehhee. Im happy for you. God bless you and the family that you will build. Maybe so... but I plan to keep her safe and warm. -P	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-02-06 12:26:00
Philippines	The interview is DONE!	QUOTE (GloriaLuvsMoto2 @ Feb 6 2009, 02:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (PhiLandShiR @ Feb 6 2009, 12:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am so very happy. Shir passed!!! Congratulations...im so happy for both of you.. Pls include us in ur prayers so that we can pass and be happy like u guys.. Again, I wish u both lifetime happiness. God bless you. Thank you everyone for your kind words and thoughts in all this. Without all of you, we both would have been lost. Shir says that most of the counsel questions, all 5 minutes of it, were about our wedding plans and gown selection. I guess if we have all that planned we are serious about this. She got the really nice counsel who looked like Lady Diane. The pre-screen made her nervous cause she started with, "So tell me your story"... a free style question like that is hard to answer. She was very nice though. Thank you all so much. Phil and Shir	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-02-06 10:07:00
Philippines	The interview is DONE!	QUOTE (tallcoolone @ Feb 6 2009, 06:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congrats. She passed the USEM Interview. Now lets see what she thinks about that place ya'll call Iowa? She's gonna go thru culture shock big time...... Maybe. She sure is excited about making that snowman though. She has watched the snow fall on my web cam so knows what its like and is always asking if its snowing or not. She never liked the hot weather there in Phils so I expect she will adapt with no problems. Phil	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-02-06 10:00:00
Philippines	The interview is DONE!	I am so very happy. Shir passed!!!	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-02-05 23:14:00
Philippines	DS forms	QUOTE (pangga @ Feb 7 2009, 09:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for the advice Phil. Yes, it is DS 157. Thanks for the correction. Wow, she just left it blank or did she just leave the date blank? Also, When I print the DS 156 form, the 3rd page generated a barcode. On this page, there are also items # 30- 31(Additional visits to the us, additional visa issuances), is it ok that they are also blank or do I have to put NONE? Will try to upgrade my acrobat and hope it will work. ~Baby DS-156 If you look on page 1 you will see box 29, if you enter data there it shows up on page 3 in box 29 the same thing happens with boxes 30 and 31... DS-157 box 17 She left the entire box empty. Phil	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-02-07 12:32:00
Philippines	DS forms	QUOTE (pangga @ Feb 7 2009, 07:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I tried to fill up the DS156K form but it wont accept any characters. Why is this so? Is handwritten accepted? I have no problem filling up the DS 156 and DS 157. Also, did you put the exact date(mm-dd-yy) of your education history on DS 156 form? I cant recall the exact date of the schoolyear. I can only remember the month & year. Any advice? ~Baby I had no problem with the 156K form but I think if you do not have the most current version of Adobe Reader there could be problems with it. If you use a black ink I think hand written is ok too. Shir did not put any information in the DS-157, box 17. Do you mean DS-157 rather than DS-156?? Phil	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-02-07 10:02:00
Philippines	turtle visa	The tracking number will say its not in the system until the embassy releases the visa to Air21. After that time Air21 will enter the numbers and your tracking will start working. The embassy is busy so its taking more time to get everything printed and packaged. Have faith, the system works... its just slow.... Phil	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-02-09 09:31:00
Philippines	Cell Phones	QUOTE (shining_angel @ Feb 9 2009, 09:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (PhiLandShiR @ Feb 10 2009, 12:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi, Does anyone know if a cell phone from RP will work in the US? I have the model numbers from Shirs cell and my local AT&T phone store says it will work on their systems. They looked up the model and said that one of their SIMM's would work with it. Has anyone made a conversion with a RP phone? Phil Hubby bought a celphone from pinas - it worked well here in USA. we bought an open line, tri-band celphone. It works on american sim as well as with "Smart/Globe" sim pack (roaming activated). Please explain how this 'roaming activated' works. I have heard of this but never understood it. Thanks Phil	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-02-09 10:41:00
Philippines	Cell Phones	Hi, Does anyone know if a cell phone from RP will work in the US? I have the model numbers from Shirs cell and my local AT&T phone store says it will work on their systems. They looked up the model and said that one of their SIMM's would work with it. Has anyone made a conversion with a RP phone? Phil	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-02-09 10:30:00
Philippines	Questions regarding the medical exam in SLEC	QUOTE (adiiann @ Feb 10 2009, 06:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thank you so much! Do you think I can request for one day medical examination? The actual medical exam is only one day. You return the 2nd day to get your shots. If you choose to skip the shots you can be done in one day. You have the option to get the shots here in the US if you want. Phil	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-02-10 09:10:00
Philippines	hello to my family vj.. i just need ur help and addvice	I am not a lawyer so take this with a grain of salt... If he includes the court papers showing the name change and puts his other name in the box on DS-129 he should be ok. I would wonder why he answered None to that question.... Phil QUOTE (jack&anais @ Feb 10 2009, 09:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (MONTEL/JACKY @ Feb 10 2009, 07:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hello to all kapamilya vj,s naa jud ko problem i have BC sa ako fiance lain man iya name sa iya BC i ask him about that ana sya na change daw sya name long long year ago libog man jud ko f bisin ma question ko ana if mag interview nako unsa man ako buhaton ana man ako fiance na ok ra daw na mag change name diha sa us no need naman daw na change and BC pero sa f-129 naa dito na naa cya name before i need to help what i do and what i need about that hear ur reply asap thank mga ka familya sa bj,s ENGLISH TRANSLATION: I have a problem, my fiance's name is different from his Birth certificate name. i asked him about that and he said he changed his name long time ago. im confused and afraid that i'll be questioned by the consul during my interview. What will i do? my fiance told me that it's alright to change name in US and there is no need to change the Birth certificate, but, in form F-129 it was asked there "other name before", and he answered none. what will i do? what do i need to do about that?	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-02-10 11:06:00
Philippines	my first impression of the U.S.	QUOTE (tallcoolone @ Feb 10 2009, 07:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It's better than Iowa...... Spent a lot of time there? How would you know?	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-02-10 08:59:00
Philippines	need help about fiance BC	I think it would also be good to correct the I-129 to include the name used on the BC... Phil QUOTE (rheanick @ Feb 10 2009, 10:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You have a problem with your fiance (USC) Birth certificate (BC). It shows a different name, not the name indicated in your F-129. And he said there is no problem with that. You are asking if you could just bring his birth certificate with a different name or if you need to bring additional proof of his name change. Just want to know if i understand your question... I would suggest, bring his BC with additional proofs on his name change. Do both. QUOTE (MONTEL/JACKY @ Feb 10 2009, 08:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hello i have problem to my BC MY FIANCE here bc nothere name and he told me he change name many years ago but its just ok if i bring here bc useing old name or i ned some proff about he new name but the f-129 he put there he have nother name and he said no problem about that guys i need your advice thanks u so much ... GODBLESS ALL	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-02-10 11:10:00
Philippines	YAYYY! I PASSED!	For those who may not know... The IRS that Shir references here is the Internal Revenue Service. I had provided an IRS transcripts ordered from the IRS for the '05, '06 and '07 tax years. This is listed on the embassy web site as a valid alternative to an actual 1040 tax form. I would guess its not done much so the pre-screener did not know what it was. Phil QUOTE (PhiLandShiR @ Feb 8 2009, 10:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Finally, after the long wait of my interview date, it just happened! And i did it well!! Hahah! Just a popular PINK SLIP though.... Well, i cannot say it's painless with the Pre-Screener, but its PAINLESS with the CONSUL! I had a lil bit of worries after my Pre-Screener interviewed me. She doesnt really asked me a question first thing. She command me to tell her my love story with my fiance. So i was a bit nervous where to start coz i worry that is i said something questionable even its true...I worry that i'll say something that i didnt mean to coz of nervousness. She asked for my NBI Clearance, Cenomar and Birth certificate. So after i told her our love story she began asking me questions but all were easy especially that i was telling the truth. She told me to got back to the blue chairs. But then, after a minute or so, she called me to go back again. I was wondering why.... When i got back to her, she said she forgot to ask my Aff. of Support, I showed her my I-134 but she need more.. She wants my 1040, which i dont have that 1040 form, but i have an IRS which will cover that, but she said she wanted the 1040, i told her i dont have it and just showed every financial docs i have, but she never bothered to look at them, instead, she just said, the Consul will be the one to ask me that... So i began to worry, i felt dead nervous! As soon as I got back to the blue chairs, I asked a new friend's fiance i met inside the embassy, and he studied my IRS and he said those will do to cover up my 1040 form. Still i was nervous, i was wondering what will be the Consul decide if i dont have it?.. When my number flashed again on the queue board. Window 27, i stand and began walking, i just whispered, "God, its all up to you now." And in my surprise, i dont know why i felt so calm, and there was no single, itty bitty nervousness i feel that time. When i opened the door of Wndow 27, i found our that there are 2 cubicle there and 2 Consul, the first Consul was a handsome young guy in there, already interviewing someone, so i went to the far left, and i saw a pretty woman waiting for me, i think she is in her mid 40s! Anyway, I greet her Good Morning as i saw her smiling at me already and she greeted me too!, I already felt her warm and kind hearted.. A beautiful aura! So i sit one of the chairs there while she was busy browsing the computer and fixing the headset on her ears. She keep smiling at me! By that time, the Consul next to us was i think already lost his temper to the girl whom he was interviewing. The speaker also loud that i worry i couldnt hear my Consul if she start to ask me. So, i said "Maam, i think i could not hear you." (lakas ng loob noh?) And she turned to me and say "Oh, im sorry.." with a very apologetic voice and she fixed her headset. She asked me if the guy next window was loud. And i said yes, so she told the girl assitant on her back to tell the guy consul to adjust his speaker. So, after that i know i can hear her well and understand everything she ask. So she started asking; What is my fiance's name. How old is he? (I told my fiance's age and it was his birthday, she said "Oh, its his birthday!" with a tone of amusement!) She asked me how old i am. Who is Phil? (my fiance's name) Who is Paula (my fiance's sister in law whom i exchanged emails with) What does she think when she saw my wedding dress.(this question was only a trick, coz i still dont have a dress that Phil's sis in law have seen.) What is my plan on my wedding. Am i sure that he is the one. (i said YES excitedly) After that she smiled and she congratulated me that she approved me to get to US to marry my darling! I felt overwhelmingly happy that time and made me deaf for a sec! i just heard her instructing me to go back now to the blue chairs and wait for my number to be flashed again and to pay the Air21. Before i left, she told me to tell my darling, Happy Birthday! And so i answered her that i will tell him right away! As soon as i get out. And she laughed and i know she was happy about for both of us! I was in cloud nine! I felt my tears were about to fall and i thanked God, He was with me during that time. I claimed my Pink slip at window 37 and headed to the Air21 booth right next to the door that also lead to the exit door! And that's it! I was wondering why the consul didnt even bothered to asked my 1040 or my I-134 or pics though.... Now im hopeful and patiently waiting for my Visa to arrive! THANK YOU TO ALL OUR FRIENDS WHO HAD HELPED US PREPARED EVERYTHING AND PRAYED FOR OUR JOURNEY TOGETHER! God bless us!	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-02-08 14:17:00
Philippines	YAYYY! I PASSED!	QUOTE (jack&anais @ Feb 8 2009, 11:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Rumor at the USEM was that a Fiance Visa Petitioner from the state of Iowa had a Fiance Coming into the USEM Rumor had it was the first K1 Visa from Iowa that any CO at the USEM had seen. Some of the Pre Screeners at the USEM thought maybe Iowa was a new state in USA, Mabye the 51st state..........	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-02-08 14:12:00
Philippines	YAYYY! I PASSED!	QUOTE (Rocky_nBullwinkle @ Feb 8 2009, 10:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (PhiLandShiR @ Feb 8 2009, 07:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Finally, after the long wait of my interview date, it just happened! And i did it well!! Hahah! Just a popular PINK SLIP though.... Well, i cannot say it's painless with the Pre-Screener, but its PAINLESS with the CONSUL! I had a lil bit of worries after my Pre-Screener interviewed me. She doesnt really asked me a question first thing. She command me to tell her my love story with my fiance. So i was a bit nervous where to start coz i worry that is i said something questionable even its true...I worry that i'll say something that i didnt mean to coz of nervousness. She asked for my NBI Clearance, Cenomar and Birth certificate. So after i told her our love story she began asking me questions but all were easy especially that i was telling the truth. She told me to got back to the blue chairs. But then, after a minute or so, she called me to go back again. I was wondering why.... When i got back to her, she said she forgot to ask my Aff. of Support, I showed her my I-134 but she need more.. She wants my 1040, which i dont have that 1040 form, but i have an IRS which will cover that, but she said she wanted the 1040, i told her i dont have it and just showed every financial docs i have, but she never bothered to look at them, instead, she just said, the Consul will be the one to ask me that... So i began to worry, i felt dead nervous! As soon as I got back to the blue chairs, I asked a new friend's fiance i met inside the embassy, and he studied my IRS and he said those will do to cover up my 1040 form. Still i was nervous, i was wondering what will be the Consul decide if i dont have it?.. When my number flashed again on the queue board. Window 27, i stand and began walking, i just whispered, "God, its all up to you now." And in my surprise, i dont know why i felt so calm, and there was no single, itty bitty nervousness i feel that time. When i opened the door of Wndow 27, i found our that there are 2 cubicle there and 2 Consul, the first Consul was a handsome young guy in there, already interviewing someone, so i went to the far left, and i saw a pretty woman waiting for me, i think she is in her mid 40s! Anyway, I greet her Good Morning as i saw her smiling at me already and she greeted me too!, I already felt her warm and kind hearted.. A beautiful aura! So i sit one of the chairs there while she was busy browsing the computer and fixing the headset on her ears. She keep smiling at me! By that time, the Consul next to us was i think already lost his temper to the girl whom he was interviewing. The speaker also loud that i worry i couldnt hear my Consul if she start to ask me. So, i said "Maam, i think i could not hear you." (lakas ng loob noh?) And she turned to me and say "Oh, im sorry.." with a very apologetic voice and she fixed her headset. She asked me if the guy next window was loud. And i said yes, so she told the girl assitant on her back to tell the guy consul to adjust his speaker. So, after that i know i can hear her well and understand everything she ask. So she started asking; What is my fiance's name. How old is he? (I told my fiance's age and it was his birthday, she said "Oh, its his birthday!" with a tone of amusement!) She asked me how old i am. Who is Phil? (my fiance's name) Who is Paula (my fiance's sister in law whom i exchanged emails with) What does she think when she saw my wedding dress.(this question was only a trick, coz i still dont have a dress that Phil's sis in law have seen.) What is my plan on my wedding. Am i sure that he is the one. (i said YES excitedly) After that she smiled and she congratulated me that she approved me to get to US to marry my darling! I felt overwhelmingly happy that time and made me deaf for a sec! i just heard her instructing me to go back now to the blue chairs and wait for my number to be flashed again and to pay the Air21. Before i left, she told me to tell my darling, Happy Birthday! And so i answered her that i will tell him right away! As soon as i get out. And she laughed and i know she was happy about for both of us! I was in cloud nine! I felt my tears were about to fall and i thanked God, He was with me during that time. I claimed my Pink slip at window 37 and headed to the Air21 booth right next to the door that also lead to the exit door! And that's it! I was wondering why the consul didnt even bothered to asked my 1040 or my I-134 or pics though.... Now im hopeful and patiently waiting for my Visa to arrive! THANK YOU TO ALL OUR FRIENDS WHO HAD HELPED US PREPARED EVERYTHING AND PRAYED FOR OUR JOURNEY TOGETHER! God bless us! Hey PhilandShir, does she looked like the late Princess Diana? The consul that interviewed you? She's nice. She was the one who interviewed me. COngratrulations! BTW, I hope you get your visa within 3 days. Yes she's sort of that...looked like Princess D! Thanks! QUOTE (Rocky_nBullwinkle @ Feb 8 2009, 10:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey PhilandShir, does she looked like the late Princess Diana? The consul that interviewed you? She's nice. She was the one who interviewed me. COngratrulations! BTW, I hope you get your visa within 3 days. Shir tells me the counsel looked like that. I really hope it arrives this week so I can go and pick her up soon. Phil	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-02-08 10:44:00
Philippines	YAYYY! I PASSED!	Finally, after the long wait of my interview date, it just happened! And i did it well!! Hahah! Just a popular PINK SLIP though.... Well, i cannot say it's painless with the Pre-Screener, but its PAINLESS with the CONSUL! I had a lil bit of worries after my Pre-Screener interviewed me. She doesnt really asked me a question first thing. She command me to tell her my love story with my fiance. So i was a bit nervous where to start coz i worry that is i said something questionable even its true...I worry that i'll say something that i didnt mean to coz of nervousness. She asked for my NBI Clearance, Cenomar and Birth certificate. So after i told her our love story she began asking me questions but all were easy especially that i was telling the truth. She told me to got back to the blue chairs. But then, after a minute or so, she called me to go back again. I was wondering why.... When i got back to her, she said she forgot to ask my Aff. of Support, I showed her my I-134 but she need more.. She wants my 1040, which i dont have that 1040 form, but i have an IRS which will cover that, but she said she wanted the 1040, i told her i dont have it and just showed every financial docs i have, but she never bothered to look at them, instead, she just said, the Consul will be the one to ask me that... So i began to worry, i felt dead nervous! As soon as I got back to the blue chairs, I asked a new friend's fiance i met inside the embassy, and he studied my IRS and he said those will do to cover up my 1040 form. Still i was nervous, i was wondering what will be the Consul decide if i dont have it?.. When my number flashed again on the queue board. Window 27, i stand and began walking, i just whispered, "God, its all up to you now." And in my surprise, i dont know why i felt so calm, and there was no single, itty bitty nervousness i feel that time. When i opened the door of Wndow 27, i found our that there are 2 cubicle there and 2 Consul, the first Consul was a handsome young guy in there, already interviewing someone, so i went to the far left, and i saw a pretty woman waiting for me, i think she is in her mid 40s! Anyway, I greet her Good Morning as i saw her smiling at me already and she greeted me too!, I already felt her warm and kind hearted.. A beautiful aura! So i sit one of the chairs there while she was busy browsing the computer and fixing the headset on her ears. She keep smiling at me! By that time, the Consul next to us was i think already lost his temper to the girl whom he was interviewing. The speaker also loud that i worry i couldnt hear my Consul if she start to ask me. So, i said "Maam, i think i could not hear you." (lakas ng loob noh?) And she turned to me and say "Oh, im sorry.." with a very apologetic voice and she fixed her headset. She asked me if the guy next window was loud. And i said yes, so she told the girl assitant on her back to tell the guy consul to adjust his speaker. So, after that i know i can hear her well and understand everything she ask. So she started asking; What is my fiance's name. How old is he? (I told my fiance's age and it was his birthday, she said "Oh, its his birthday!" with a tone of amusement!) She asked me how old i am. Who is Phil? (my fiance's name) Who is Paula (my fiance's sister in law whom i exchanged emails with) What does she think when she saw my wedding dress.(this question was only a trick, coz i still dont have a dress that Phil's sis in law have seen.) What is my plan on my wedding. Am i sure that he is the one. (i said YES excitedly) After that she smiled and she congratulated me that she approved me to get to US to marry my darling! I felt overwhelmingly happy that time and made me deaf for a sec! i just heard her instructing me to go back now to the blue chairs and wait for my number to be flashed again and to pay the Air21. Before i left, she told me to tell my darling, Happy Birthday! And so i answered her that i will tell him right away! As soon as i get out. And she laughed and i know she was happy about for both of us! I was in cloud nine! I felt my tears were about to fall and i thanked God, He was with me during that time. I claimed my Pink slip at window 37 and headed to the Air21 booth right next to the door that also lead to the exit door! And that's it! I was wondering why the consul didnt even bothered to asked my 1040 or my I-134 or pics though.... Now im hopeful and patiently waiting for my Visa to arrive! THANK YOU TO ALL OUR FRIENDS WHO HAD HELPED US PREPARED EVERYTHING AND PRAYED FOR OUR JOURNEY TOGETHER! God bless us! Edited by PhiLandShiR, 08 February 2009 - 10:25 AM.	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-02-08 10:20:00
Philippines	YESSSSSSSssssssss !!	QUOTE (edp333 @ Feb 11 2009, 11:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congratulations!! Another Filipina soon to be in the midwest. I sure wish I could find a few here in Iowa though...	PhiLandShiR	Female	Philippines	2009-02-11 14:58:00