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US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

Mira is APPROVED. YEAH. We were not prepared for the number of people waiting to get into the Embassy. I thought we would be there all day. I was impressed by the way they moved applicants from one section to another and I was surpised that we were finished at 11:10am. Hope Mike n Jennie and 2hearts have the same news. Post more on the interview later when we climb down off cloud9. hehehe. :dancing: :dancing: :dance: :dance: :thumbs:


Congrats on the approval :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: have a happy life together!
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-02-20 00:20:00
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Hi guys! I have a question. Im entering the US through a K1 visa right? can i get the First Time Immigrant fare?
Who has SFO as their POE here? How much was your ticket, what airline and did you avail of the first time immigrant discount?
Thanks!

-TeSsA-


SFO will be Yazi's POE. She's flying on PAL. we were able to get first time immigrant discount. I booked thru LBC Travel. When they asked if she was Philippine Passport holder, said yes, coming here on K-1. they gave the first time discount. not sure if any other airlines offer the first time discount.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-02-19 18:18:00
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It's now 3:51am Manila time, Feb 20th. best of luck to Mike & Jennie, Oakwell and 2hearts with the interview. :thumbs:
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-02-19 14:50:00
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Nice photos :thumbs: looks like you gals and guys had a great time.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-02-18 22:04:00
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Well, for me it was because Florenda lives in Cagayan de Oro and waiting for delivery would have been risky given that we are leaving on 2/23. I small delay in the delivery would mean rescheduling flights.


Hi Gary and Florenda! How are you guys? I will be flying to SFO too on 2/23 via PAL as ive been granted visa pickup and hoping to receive a call on tuesday from the USE. Wheres your POE?

It was very nice meeting you both in person.

Regards,
Mari


have a safe flight. yazi and her daughter will also be flying to SFO on PAL Feb 23rd. going to be some :joy: :D :dance: reunions at SFO.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-02-18 19:51:00
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Hi friends,

I have a question.

My finance says that she needs some fillings for her teeth per her dentist. Her friends are telling her that she'll fail her medical exam at st lukes if she doesn't get her teeth filled...

Is this true? Are they that strict that they will mark the exam failed if she has bad teeth?

Thanks

that's not true. it will have no effect on the outcome of the medical. if possible would be a good idea to have any dental work needed done before coming here. it's so much less expensive in the Philippines than here.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-02-18 13:16:00
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Congrats to those who received approvals this week :thumbs:
best of luck to all those with upcoming interviews.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-02-16 00:20:00
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Can anyone give me some direction on applying for a social security number for my wife? She came on a K3 visa, as we were already married in the Phils. It seems that my bank, life insurance and every place I do business needs a social security number from her.


I think a K-3 visa needs an EAD to apply for a SSN. your can get a ITIN by filing a W-7 with IRS. many banks wiil accept a ITIN instead of a SSN
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-02-15 17:56:00
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terps76....
Can you tell us the name of the agency. I assume the taxes was added on top of the $500? And how do you get a first time immigrant ticket? Thats a great price!

I will need a flight for April goin to LAX for my wife.

Thanks and best wishes to you!
Mike


another one to check out is LBC Travel. Since they are a Philippine Corp. I was able to pay the travel tax. LBC books flight on PAL so if you mention she's a K-1 visa holder, can get the first time Immigrant discount.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-02-15 16:58:00
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Wow! I counted 8 interviews for 02-16-2007. It's going to be a busy day for the embassy "APPROVING" all of you.
Good luck to:
jamrock
Steve-n-Ana
Erichu
Paulily
felnfrank
bangusdelight
Steven-Jinky
KimTung

GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU! " APPROVED!"


It's now 5:30 am Manila time Feb 16th. best of luck to all :thumbs:
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-02-15 16:31:00
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Looks like it's been a pretty good day in the Manila Embassy Interview Thread.
PW, with you and all the others receiving their interview dates.
Gary & Luz receiving their visa approval. hope the same for Ken&Maria and Thersch.
Congrats to all! :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:

Edited by Roy and Yazi, 15 February 2007 - 01:40 AM.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-02-15 01:39:00
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I don't own a black cat but my initials are C.A.T. (Cora A. T.) and I'm wearing black today. Does that count? :lol:


hmmm... the symbolism there... better throw some salt over your shoulder. :lol:
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-02-15 01:27:00
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Yehey! Congrats Gary & Luz!!! Inuman na!!! I'm happy for you guys :dance: :dance:

Congrats KimTung, DocMay, Cocopuff and myself! We have our interview dates set too. Time to wake up from your slumber DaveandFleur, George& Jenny, supra, and elmasguapo!!!

I am not superstitious but after having my first interview set on February 13, 2006 and being eventually denied, the date of my second interview falls on Friday, the 13th of all dates!!! :shocked: :huh2: Waaaahhhhhhh! I don't like it at all :no: So Roy, what do you think? :lol:

you don't own a black cat do you? :lol: just make sure you don't walk undeneath any ladders or break any mirrors. :lol: to be safe, what I think you do is throw a pinch of salt over your shoulder. :lol:
Congrats on the interview date :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:
I can still vividly recall the wonderful feeling when I clicked and Yazi's interview date appeared. enjoy the moment. you deserve it!!!
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-02-15 00:59:00
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The Interview Site for Manila Embassy is now ready to access for April Interview dates.
http://203.177.135.1...tment/login.asp make sure to use your mouse to click on check appointment, otherwise it will show no appointment.


if the link has been updated for April hopefully we'll be hearing some good news from PW soon.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-02-15 00:20:00
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Woot! We are approved! We just left the embassy. It's party time!!!!!!! THANK YOU GOD!!!


Congrats :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: party on....
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-02-15 00:10:00
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hi..

18hours from now, me and my son will be heading to the airport..
do i need to show any documents aside from our passport and the envelopes...
where will i get the i-94?do each of us get one i-94?
we will be on northwest, manila to nagoya, nagoya to narita, then narita to minneapolis....

itll be just me and my son., so im a lil scared...

thanks.godbless


jeramie


passports and visas when you check in. you will be given the I-94 during the flight. why don't you check Sheriff Uling's signature so you'll be familar with the I-94. the brown envelope will be given to Immigration when you arrive at your POE.
have a safe flight!

Edited by Roy and Yazi, 14 February 2007 - 09:32 PM.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-02-14 21:29:00
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Congratulations to all of you that received the good news about having your embassy interview. Good luck to all having an interview today and tomorrow. I guess that I am like Roy and can't break the VJ habit. I have read so much over the last few months about all of you and want to see all of you experience the joy, love and happiness that Rosemarie and I have shared over the last 8 days since she arrived here. We are all blessed.........Glenn


dito :thumbs: Yazi and her daughter will be here Feb 23rd. for those who have joined this thread and are not yet reunited with their loved one, hopefully you will be soon.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-02-14 21:03:00
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Good to hear from you again Danoco, rebel and sillygirl. Can’t break the VJ addiction eh?


For me I think quitting smoking will be easier. :yes: :lol:
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-02-14 20:28:00
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thought i'ld share this. 1 year ago today i called the state department after 12 minutes on hold a nice women answered and checked our information ,and told me that april 18th 2006 was our interview date. i called my atawa waking her up to give her the best valentine present.

lol she couldnt believe it till it was finally posted 2 months later on the embassy web site :dance:


good suggestion :thumbs:
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-02-14 19:57:00
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Congrats to those who now have their interview date. :thumbs: hopefully PW's wait will be coming to an end.
in a few hours, hopefully we'll see 3 approvals, Gary & Luz, Ken & Maria and Thersch.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-02-14 18:40:00
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It's now 3:22 Manila time Feb 15th. Best of luck to Ken & Maria and Thersch with the interview today. :thumbs:

Congrats to Burrito on the approval, :thumbs: :thumbs:
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-02-14 14:22:00
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Happy Valentines Day to all! (L) (L) (L) and esp to myEric! I love you my bb, your love makes my life beautiful. Miss u!

Getting excited now as I will be flying to Manila tomrw for my interview on Feb 16. Nervous and shaking at the same time too.

Really hoping here for a smooth interview and quick delivery of visa, not just for me but to all!

Wish us the best of luck! Thanks.

See you gurls tomorrow!

(L) Mari (L)


I'm sure you'll do fine :thumbs: Friday looks like a busy day for interviews. I see 7 on the list with interviews that day. best of luck to you and all the others.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-02-13 19:24:00
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It' now 5:45 Manila. Feb 14th. Burrito, best of luck with the interview. hope it's an extre special Valentine's Day.
(L) a Happy Valentine's Day to all the members here (L)
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-02-13 16:45:00
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Interview complete. VISA approved!!!


That's good news! Congrats :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-02-13 00:24:00
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Hi! I need advise if just in-case my fiance's documents will not arrive on time before I go to USE for my interview. Will I still have my interview and just bring back the lacking documents?

Lacking documents - Evidence of Support

FedEx Tracking Number is: 858509113023

Left Jacksonville - Feb 10

Estimated delivery Feb 14 - 6 pm

I called FedEx customer service - the route will be from Subic to NAIA Parañaque then to Sta. Rosa Laguna then to my residence in Sto. Tomas, Batangas.

I'm freaking out here :crying:

Lily


If it does not arrive, could your fiancee fax you copy of his tax return and W-2? probably still be put in AR, but at least you have something to submit till you receive the documents.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-02-12 22:57:00
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Any April interviews scheduled yet...?? I keep putting our case number in the website and nothing yet. Hoping to hear something soon here. :unsure:

anytime after the 15th they should be released. hopefully by end of week, your interview date will appear.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-02-12 17:42:00
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With the talk a little earlier about the SSN: Is the 10 day wait for applying for a US SSN, required, upon entering the US? Or can a person apply for it immediately upon arrival to the USA?

My understanding, that for the work permit, a k-1 person must wait until after the marriage occurred. Or is that simply part of the AOS process?

Thank you


I think the reason for ten days is to allow time for your fiancee's name to be entered into the database.
you would file for EAD (I-765) at the same time as you file for AOS ( I-485). believe a I-485 was to be pending to file a
I-765. the hope is the EAD will be approved faster than time takes to AOS, so your wife can work if she wants to.
once she receives green card, no need for EAD.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-02-12 16:55:00
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My wife just called and she's headed to the embassy now. Good luck everyone!
Gary

It's now 4:28am Manila time. Feb 13th. first up this week Ken & Maria and garya505. best of luck with the interview. :thumbs:

Gary, she'll breeze right thru it. best of luck :thumbs: looking forward to 3 approvals later today.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-02-12 16:34:00
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It's now 4:28am Manila time. Feb 13th. first up this week Ken & Maria and garya505. best of luck with the interview. :thumbs:
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-02-12 15:30:00
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looks like there's going to be alot of interviews next week. PW's going to be busy updating all the approvals.
best of luck to Richard & Maria, garya505, Burrito, Gary & Luz, Thersch, Ken & Maria, felnfrank, godogman, Steve & Anna, bangus delight, Erichu, Steven & Jinky.
hope it's a very memorable Valentine's Week for all!
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-02-12 00:51:00
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on getting SSN before getting married. I think I remember someone recommending on another forum that since your fiancee's name is in the database from the I-94 or visa in her maiden name.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-02-11 13:15:00
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My fiancee actually said the same thing So I will go ahead and ask for the bank letter but as what Sheriff's said, it might not be needed in my case. So I will have it as a supplemental document...we will present it only upon request. Thank you guys :thumbs: !!! And PW thank you for adding our timeline...and ohh I will give the other 3 digits when we pass the interview :innocent:

Coco Puff


what the first 3 numbers after the year represent is the date a case number was assigned to your petition. Julian Calender Date plus 500. so we know the first number is 5XX. you can :secret: the last 2 to us. we promise not to tel :lol:

Edited by Roy and Yazi, 09 February 2007 - 12:10 AM.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-02-09 00:09:00
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Updating timelines of Jazzy and to welcome Honeysweet (NOA2 is all you need to make it to our list :yes: )

Yay, congrats Jello!!! Now, you can go to sleep. Then again maybe not. Your adrenaline will probably keep you going til tomorrow :lol:

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it's already 2am in New York. hope she doesn't have to work tomorrow if she's awake the rest of the nite. :lol:
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-02-08 01:54:00
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I saw somewhere on this forum that St. Luke staff may take my fiancee's passport? Should they hold on to it? Well she get it back when she goes in for the interview at the embassy? I would appreciate a quick response. Her medical exam is tomorrow.

Oh another question is that her DS 157 will be machine stamp when she pays the VISA fee right? Its likely she will be given a stamped blank DS 157. I assume she can pay the VISA fee anytime before the interview (she does not have to before medical). Aloha again for all of your help!

yes, St Lukes will take the passport. she'll get it back when Delbros delivers the visa after the interview. yes she can pay the visa application fee anytime before the interview.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-02-08 01:46:00
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YAY! Passed d interview.........................Philip said that he had old lady American interviewer, like only 2 questions, request to look at pics and emails wanted to see tax return and affadavit of support, nothing else..... Pilipina pre-screener, very strict apparently..........otherwise he said very easy no pressure! thanks again everyone for ur support, I will be going over there March to spend one month of summer there and then coming back to NY ! i am gonna pass out! :dance: :dance: LOL! can't believe it is true!


Congrats! :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-02-08 01:41:00
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Just talked to the Visa Unit. It was finally approved today and is in the 'issuance' department for the Visa to be printed. Said it may take a couple days, but whos complaining. These past few days have been torture......

Finally........APPROVED. My baby can come home soon!!! Yeah.

Please update me as approved 2/7/07. Thanks

S&T


that's good news. :thumbs: glad you didn't have to wait too long.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-02-07 23:08:00
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hey steve n jinky, thats good with the medical, Philip was out of there each of the 2 days by 11:30 am.................................... oh yeah thanks for the good wishes! still waiting,,,, nail biting...........no word yet , its 11:45 am Manila time....argh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


your wait will soon be over. :thumbs:
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-02-07 22:53:00
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The PAL ticket office in Davao told Yazi to expect to pay 750p; 550p airport fee and the new security fee 200p.
I did find a way to pay the travel tax here. I know you're not suppose to be able to and everything I read said you couldn't. I booked thru LBC Travel which said they could collect the tax. I was skeptical, but the PAL ticket office in Davao said that it had been paid. all Yazi had to do is get the reduced tax certificate for her daughter which cost 200p.

Roy, LBC is a Philippine corporation (with a US branch office?) so it is able to collect the travel tax for the Phil. govt.


Thanks. yes there are several branch offices here in California. The only disadvantage with LBC Travel would be if you are not near a branch office. you can book by phone, but have to pay for the ticket at a branch office.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-02-07 20:20:00
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Hey guys Philips interview is today (feb 8th) Need all ur prayers! thanks again always to my VJ friends for all ur help and support so far! I hope he remembers to wake up....last time I s/w him it was like 11 pm manila time and he was out drinking and karaoke-ing with his friendz??? um is this normal ! shudnt he be nervous? LOL! Thanks again for ur prayers! will fill u in when he finishes up later...................................................


best of luck with the interview. :thumbs:
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-02-07 17:20:00
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[quote name='Sheriff Uling' post='711189' date='Feb 7 2007, 03:45 PM'][/quote]
There are two unavoidable taxes. The travel tax of 1620 PHP for domestic and business flights, and the airport tax/fee of 520 PHP that is paid before the traveler reaches customs at the airport.[/quote]

The PAL ticket office in Davao told Yazi to expect to pay 750p; 550p airport fee and the new security fee 200p.
I did find a way to pay the travel tax here. I know you're not suppose to be able to and everything I read said you couldn't. I booked thru LBC Travel which said they could collect the tax. I was skeptical, but the PAL ticket office in Davao said that it had been paid. all Yazi had to do is get the reduced tax certificate for her daughter which cost 200p.

Edited by Roy and Yazi, 07 February 2007 - 05:18 PM.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-02-07 17:16:00