Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	NVC	QUOTE (visao @ Oct 9 2007, 07:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (RosemarieL @ Sep 26 2007, 02:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> CSC seems to be taking around a month to send petitions to NVC at the moment. I was approved on 27th August and am still waiting. RosemarieL: Did you hear anything from NVC? I haven't, been more than a month already! Starting to worry now VISAO, PLEASE UPDATE WHENEVER YOU RECEIVE YOUR CASE NUMBER FROM NVC, GOT MY APPROVAL SEPT. 7TH AND HAVE NOT HEARD ANYTHING YET..... THANKS!!! Edited by teddy bear, 10 October 2007 - 08:49 AM.	teddy bear	Female	Philippines	2007-10-10 08:47:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	Case number	Case number is assigned Dear Sir/Madam, Your inquiry has been received at the National Visa Center (NVC). The visa petition you mentioned in your inquiry has recently been forwarded to the US Embassy/Consulate General. Please allow 10-15 business days for the Embassy/Consulate General to receive the petition. The case number is MNL xxxxxxxxx Regards, National Visa Center GMC	teddy bear	Female	Philippines	2007-10-26 21:37:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	OMG!!! after my temporary refusal I finally got the visa!!!	well, some of you guys already knew about my story! I had this dilemma when i got interviewed on april 17th, I got a temporary refusal since affidavit of support wasnt enough (likely become a public charge) I still remember those times i was really depressed and desperate... I envied people who posted that their interview was a success. I have been waiting for my husband's salary and contract of employment for 2 months... I felt i was in a dark moments of my life - i am clueless when am i goin to be my husband?! Ive waited for the day until I submitted the requested docs at the embassy on july 5th. My heart almost stopped when the lady i talked at the window X said the k3 doesnt accept Co-sponsor (i submitted mom-in-law and cousins affidavit as well).. I was really worried, so i told to myself not to worry that much and just moved on, Atleast I still have my I130 on goin.... one week after i submitted the docs, me and hubby had a fight cuz i was blaming him why he didnt notorize his contract of employment which i thought it was a requirement. I called Lorraine at the US embassy and she confirmed that our documents were submitted to the CO on July 9th (which our 1st year anniversary)... I never counted the days after that, as I thought I would hear from the embassy within 6weeks since we're under adminstrative review... Today, I was on my way to the bank and our household maid sent me an sms told me that DELBROS delivery guy was there and waiting for me. I called our maid and asked her again if that's a VISA already not just a letter, and she said YES and the delivery guy doesnt want to give my visa to my maid. And our maid told me to go back and hurry or cuz the delivery was in a hurry. When i was hurriedly goin back to my house, My whole body felt so numb, i dunno really what to think.. I cant breath..hehehe.... I was praying that should be a VISA not just letter. When i reached our subdivision entrance, I saw from afar the MAN and our MAID infront of our house, I was running honestly.. hahaha... trying to catch my breath until i finally asked the delivery guy if that's a REAL VISA.. HE said YES, he never delivered anything aside from VISA... So i asked him if i can open the plastic, and he told do not tear the sealed envelope juz get the passport (honestly, I really thought they just returning my passport and papers without a visa and saying im sorry we cant grant u a visa this time...hahhaahaha) I really cant wait so i opened the plastic infront of the delivery guy and got my passport... So when I opened my PASSPORT!!! I WAS LIKE.... OMG!!!! IT IS TRUE!!! it's my VISA!!! whoohoooo GOD is really GOOD!!! it's an answered PRAYER!!! I felt i have butterflies in my stomach and i felt im goin to have a heart attack!!! I gave the delivery guy a tip, for waiting me!!!! hehehe actually i said to him that he's truly an angel who sent my GOD from ABOVE!!! whoahhh.... Im still on cloud nine right now... Im goin to see my hubby soon!!! finally!!!! Im leaving on AUG 9th... YEHEY!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! WHAT A RELIEF!!!!!!! GOD BLESS........	teddy bear	Female	Philippines	2007-07-24 19:26:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Approved at emabassy interview :):):):):):)	CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!	teddy bear	Female	Philippines	2007-10-05 08:07:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Police Clearance in Germnay	QUOTE (Pinaylang @ Oct 30 2007, 12:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (DakotaK1 @ Oct 29 2007, 08:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE Is there anyone out there that had requested a Police Clearance in Germany already? Please let me know which form to get and what other information do I need to send it out? Is this the right address to send? Bundesamt fur Justiz Sachgebiet IV.2.1. -Externe Auskunft- -Fuhrungszeugnisse Ausland- 53094 Bonn, Germany I can't seem to find the form on this website WWW.germanembassy.org. Please help. Thank you I can only tell you that I had to have a police certificate and that came from Bonn so that might be the correct address. Do you know what other documents I need to include for the request? Just want to do this right. Thank you Your fiance needs to go to German embassy in Makati to get the form. Tell her to bring the original and a photocopy of her passport . She also need to bring a valid I.D to be able to get a visitor's I.D to get in. After getting the form from the pre-screener she will have to proceed to Window 1 to submit the completed form and the payment (I think it was 2,500. pesos I'm not sure)) After the consul signs the form she will be instructed to go to the bank where she has an account to do the money transfer, its fee is 15.00 Euro. Have the form and the receipt photocopied and send it to Germany. German Embassy Manila 25/F Tower 2, RCBC Plaza 6819 Ayala Ave. (Cor. Sen. Gil Puyat Ave) Makati City Metro Manila Philippines Phone # (0063 2)702-3000 Fax # (0063 2) 702-3015 Office hours: M-Thurs - 7:30 - 15:30 Hrs Friday - 7:30 - 13:30 Hrs The address of the Federal Justice Ministry is indicated in the form. It will take 3-4 weeks to get it. When she receives the clearance she needs to have it translated and notarized. I had mine translated in this office: Lucky Travel Corp. G/F Allied Bank Center 6754 Ayala Ave. Makati City Phone # 815 4620-23 Hope this helps. Goodluck!!!!	teddy bear	Female	Philippines	2007-10-30 10:37:00
Philippines	CFO, USEM interviews, St.Lukes	Still much to learn on this website. Very informative. Thanks for sharing....... God Bless !	teddy bear	Female	Philippines	2007-09-11 09:00:00
Philippines	WARNING - ALERT - Lorraine at Embassy!!	IT MAY OR MAY NOT BE A GOOD THING......	teddy bear	Female	Philippines	2007-09-21 05:44:00
Philippines	November Interview Date	CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK!!!!	teddy bear	Female	Philippines	2007-10-09 18:50:00
Philippines	CASE NUMBER ASSIGNED	QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Oct 26 2007, 11:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congratulations Are you aware of how the Manila case number is set up? MNL2007501001 MNL is obviously for Manila 2007 is obviously the year it was issued Here is the interesting stuff but makes sense: 501 - For K-1 visas they take the julian day of the year and add it to 500. In this example it would be January first. 001 - That would the the sequence case number assigned to Manila on that date so this example would be the first case assigned to Manila on January 1st. Bored yet That's a good one!!! if that will be the sequence i will be in trouble	teddy bear	Female	Philippines	2007-10-26 20:28:00
Philippines	CASE NUMBER ASSIGNED	JUST WANT TO SHARE THE GOOD NEWS TO EVERYONE!!!! 2 WEEKS AGO, I SENT AN -EMAIL TO NVC, INQUIRING ABOUT MY K-1 APPROVED PETITION AND JUST TODAY I RECEIVED THEIR RESPONSE THAT THEY ALREADY ASSIGNED MY CASE NUMBER AND IT HAS BEEN SENT TO USEM RECENTLY. (They did not mention the date it was sent but i'm sure it's written in the hardcopy). ANOTHER ANSWERED PRAYER!!!!! FOR THOSE WHO ARE WAITING.....KEEP YOUR FAITH.......AND CONTINUE PRAYING......	teddy bear	Female	Philippines	2007-10-26 10:53:00
Philippines	USEM New Phone Number	QUOTE (beng_and_carl @ Nov 15 2007, 04:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 3012-2000 local 5184 and 5185 is their new number. please edit your forum signature sheriff uling. thanks. Thanks a lot Beng_and_carl.......	teddy bear	Female	Philippines	2007-11-15 08:14:00
Philippines	USEM New Phone Number	Hello Everyone, Anyone knows the new phone number of the USEM? Thank you so much!!!	teddy bear	Female	Philippines	2007-11-15 02:45:00
Philippines	Saudi Arabia Police Clearance	QUOTE (yolly @ Nov 24 2007, 11:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi everyone. Does any one here worked in Saudi Arabia and appiled for a K1 visa?Do you need to get a police clearance from there? I've been in two websites already and the information I got is these: Saudi Arabian police certificates are not available to all other temporary residents, including those who have previously been temporarily resident in Saudi Arabia. Please help my fiance has a scheduled interview this coming Jan 7, 2008. Yolly No, I've been in Saudi Arabia for 7 years, and they do not issue police clearance, the USEM is aware of that.	teddy bear	Female	Philippines	2007-11-24 19:21:00
Philippines	Manila interview dates	QUOTE (irene @ Nov 2 2007, 09:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (teddy bear @ Nov 3 2007, 09:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (jom @ Nov 2 2007, 11:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We waited about a month then called the DOS (Department of State) for the MEdical schedule and Interview date, they are very advanced with information , the number is (202) 663-1225 press 1, press 0, press 0. Thank you so much Jom, very accurate!!!! hello just for ur info my timeline is NOA2 approval: 2007 -08-21 NVC Received : 2007-09-17 NVC Left : 2007-09-19 Manila embasy : 2007-09-25 medical date : 2007-10-30 interview :2007-11-08 packet 4 request for pick up 2007-10-16 hope this will give u idea how long the interview will be Goodluck on your upcoming interview !	teddy bear	Female	Philippines	2007-11-03 06:18:00
Philippines	Manila interview dates	QUOTE (jom @ Nov 2 2007, 11:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We waited about a month then called the DOS (Department of State) for the MEdical schedule and Interview date, they are very advanced with information , the number is (202) 663-1225 press 1, press 0, press 0. Thank you so much Jom, very accurate!!!!	teddy bear	Female	Philippines	2007-11-02 20:36:00
Philippines	Manila interview dates	QUOTE (RandyandRina @ Nov 2 2007, 09:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> it depends. No one really knows to tell you the truth Thank you all, i really appreciate your replies......	teddy bear	Female	Philippines	2007-11-02 09:46:00
Philippines	Manila interview dates	QUOTE (Omoba @ Nov 1 2007, 09:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Try posting this in the correct regional forum for replies, this is the sub-saharan forum. SORRY	teddy bear	Female	Philippines	2007-11-01 22:29:00
Philippines	Manila interview dates	Hi everyone, Does anybody knows how many days or weeks does the US embassy in Manila schedules interview dates after receiving the paperwork from NVC? I appreciate any input......	teddy bear	Female	Philippines	2007-11-01 20:57:00
Philippines	Fiancee Called St Luke's Concerning Early Exam	Hello, Just go ahead and take your medical exam, download your schedule from USEM website and bring it with you, together with your passport and medical fee in pesos also 2x2 pictures. Dont worry, the guard will let you in he will give you your number then, wait to be called, if the front desk ladies will ask about your appointment letter, tell them you are going to apply for pick-up (that window is also located in the ground floor) hand them all the requirements including the downloaded schedule. Don't show them you are nervous because they are going to give you a hardtime. Ive done mine already with one of the vj member also, and thank God there is no problem at all. Goodluck! Hope this helps.	teddy bear	Female	Philippines	2007-11-28 07:15:00
Philippines	Moving to the Philippines	QUOTE (Jen and Larry @ Nov 30 2007, 12:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I guess the best thing for me to do is move to Pi to be with me girl. I would like all the info from any guys that have done this. What is involved with being able to live there. I have enough money for a few years and have already been offered a job. So any advise would be helpfull. Thanks Larry, You gained my respect, this is TRUE LOVE...... God Bless you both......and Goodluck!	teddy bear	Female	Philippines	2007-12-13 20:53:00
Philippines	At last i'm in JAX	Hello, CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WEDDING DAY!!!! May God shower both of you His wonderful Blessings all through out your lives. BTW, did you hand carried your x-ray film or did you checked it in? Thanks, Amy & John	teddy bear	Female	Philippines	2008-01-29 08:52:00
Philippines	Who is still waiting for the visa from USEM for January	Hello Jim and Mercy. My prayers are with you....... Amy	teddy bear	Female	Philippines	2008-01-26 20:43:00
Philippines	X-ray	Thank you so much friendly VJ members, I really can count on you guys!!!! God bless us all.....	teddy bear	Female	Philippines	2008-01-30 08:06:00
Philippines	X-ray	Hello everyone, My daughter and I are flying out on the 5th of Feb bound to Miami, are the X-rays going to be hand carried? I know the passport, medical report and visa packet are to be hand carried but I wonder if I should also do the same thing with the X-rays. Any input is highly appreciated. God Bless us all!!!! Amy	teddy bear	Female	Philippines	2008-01-29 08:33:00
Philippines	What's next after arrival to US?	My fellow VJ members, Thank you so much for all your replies. God Bless us all, Amy	teddy bear	Female	Philippines	2008-02-07 19:42:00
Philippines	What's next after arrival to US?	Hello everyone, My daughter and I got safely to Miami yesterday, our wedding is tentatively scheduled on the 28th of Feb. Is there anything to be done urgently after arrival? or shall we start the adjustment and SSN thing after the wedding? Any input is highly appreciated. God Bless us all...... Amy	teddy bear	Female	Philippines	2008-02-07 03:38:00
Philippines	March 7 departure in manila to detroit	You will be fine, my port of entry was Detroit too and everything went fine, they will ask you common questions like why are you coming to USA, date of wedding, daytime phone number of fiancee etc. I'm pretty sure you will make it..... God bless you on your trip. Amy	teddy bear	Female	Philippines	2008-03-03 19:56:00
Philippines	approved interview	CONGRATULATIONS!!!! WELCOME TO FLORIDA GOD BLESS YOUR TRIP..... Amy	teddy bear	Female	Philippines	2008-03-07 09:08:00
Philippines	VISA ARRIVED TODAY	CONGRATULATIONS AMY.....WELCOME TO FLORIDA USA!!! AND MAY GOD BLESS YOUR TRIP Amy	teddy bear	Female	Philippines	2008-03-11 14:26:00
Philippines	Life in the US	Hello, You will find lots of Filipinos attending mass in the church during Sundays. That's how I found Filipino friends when we were In Germany and I did the same thing now that we're in Florida. Goodluck and God bless.... Amy	teddy bear	Female	Philippines	2008-03-08 10:00:00
Philippines	K1/K2 Derivatives with children under 21 yrs.	Hello, As long as her/his name is included in the initial application and under 21 years old, there should be no problem. My daughter was 19 then. Oh, don't forget to get a CENOMAR if she/he is between 18-20 years old. I hope this helps. God bless.... Amy	teddy bear	Female	Philippines	2008-03-13 09:34:00
Philippines	Document verification for someone previously married...	QUOTE (raquel_1208 @ Mar 29 2008, 03:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (teddy bear @ Mar 30 2008, 03:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> What name did she used in the initial submission? I am also annuled, when I got my decree I dropped my married name upon filing I-129. It will show in the document verification anyway, so maybe just explain to the CO if ever she will be ask why. I hope this helps.....God bless and goodluck on her interview, she will do fine. ..... Amy Same here.I got annulled too. I used my maiden name when we filed i-129 and when I got my passport and NBI clearance. One of the VJers whom I met online had used her married name when they filed because her passport and any other identifications she had were on her married name but she had her annulment decree submitted to prove that prior marriage was terminated. She did not have any problems at all or delays from the US embassy. She arrive in the US 5 days after her interview. I think you can use either names then, that's one reason for document verification anyway.....Just my thought Amy	teddy bear	Female	Philippines	2008-03-30 09:24:00
Philippines	Document verification for someone previously married...	What name did she used in the initial submission? I am also annuled, when I got my decree I dropped my married name upon filing I-129. It will show in the document verification anyway, so maybe just explain to the CO if ever she will be ask why. I hope this helps.....God bless and goodluck on her interview, she will do fine. ..... Amy	teddy bear	Female	Philippines	2008-03-29 14:30:00
Philippines	ssn	Most of the SSN offices in Florida ask for BC. God bless us all..... Amy	teddy bear	Female	Philippines	2008-04-02 08:49:00
Philippines	ssn	I AGREE WITH SEN AND NEL, VERY WELL SAID.......	teddy bear	Female	Philippines	2008-04-03 19:13:00
Philippines	Medical Issue/Hepa B carrier	QUOTE (ishwary @ Apr 5 2008, 02:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi Ivy, I will have my medical on the 14th of April and will make an update here. Hopefully we will be okay. Lets just keep a prayer. Ish You may want to have an early medical so if worse comes to worse you will have enough time to fix it. Just my thought...... Goodluck on your medical and interview. Don't worry too much i never heard anyone who got denied because of hepa issue. God bless..... Amy	teddy bear	Female	Philippines	2008-04-05 15:49:00
Philippines	DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE TO HAVE DOCS TRANSLATED?	QUOTE (teddy bear @ Apr 23 2008, 09:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi there, I was also in Germany. First thing i did was, went to German embassy in Makati and from there they instructed me to go to Lucky travel agency, they have a legitimate translator. It cost me 600.00 pesos for the fee. I hope this helps. Goodluck and God bless.... Amy At first we were in Hohenfels (Bavaria state) moved to Stuttgart then to Heidelberg and finally here in the U.S.	teddy bear	Female	Philippines	2008-04-23 11:12:00
Philippines	DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE TO HAVE DOCS TRANSLATED?	Hi there, I was also in Germany. First thing i did was, went to German embassy in Makati and from there they instructed me to go to Lucky travel agency, they have a legitimate translator. It cost me 600.00 pesos for the fee. I hope this helps. Goodluck and God bless.... Amy	teddy bear	Female	Philippines	2008-04-23 08:14:00
Philippines	Should I use my married name when filing the AOS?	QUOTE (franksonb @ Apr 23 2008, 02:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (teddy bear @ Apr 23 2008, 09:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello, I used my married name. Changing name after AOS will cost you money. Amy YES, I WILL USE MY MARRIED NAME, BUT IM CONFUSED ALSO IF I DROP MY MIDDLE NAME CHANGE TO MY MAIDEN NAME LIKE THERE IN THE PHILIPPINES. THE MAIDEN NAME WILL BECOME YOUR MIDDLE NAME. IS SAME HERE IN U.S.A? IT WILL NOT CAUSE ANY PROBLEMS IN THE FUTURE? EX. MARIA RAMOS CALUNGSOD = MARRIED TO= PETER LEE HALLBACK MY NEW NAME : MARIA CALUNGSOD HALLBACK Yes, that's absolutely right......Goodluck and God bless	teddy bear	Female	Philippines	2008-04-23 13:44:00
Philippines	Should I use my married name when filing the AOS?	Hello, I used my married name. Changing name after AOS will cost you money. Amy	teddy bear	Female	Philippines	2008-04-23 08:07:00