Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Canada	Problems with AP	QUOTE (trailmix @ Jan 16 2008, 06:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi there, I don't know if this will be helpful or not - but my Sister lives in Nebraska and her Husband filed his AOS on July 17th. He had biometrics a week later - then nothing, not a peep until a couple of weeks ago when he got his appointment letter for February - then last week when his EAD was approved and ordered. So it is finally moving along and I hope you get some action soon! As Karen mentioned, Carla's coffee is very good! The series of events in you're sister's husband's case seems so random... it further shows me that there is no rhyme or reason to the way USCIS does things. You've all got me curious about this coffee... I'll have to stick around for that.	rhymeswithcandi	Female	Canada	2008-01-16 18:57:00
Canada	Problems with AP	QUOTE (KarenCee @ Jan 16 2008, 05:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (rhymeswithcandi @ Jan 16 2008, 05:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I've been waiting for some word on my AOS for months. I sent my application in July and still nothing (but a NOA)... I haven't gotten a request for biometrics, interview... nothing. When I call they keep telling me to wait. It's really worrying me as I notice a lot of people on here who applied well after me are already well ahead of me in the process. To make matters even more "fun", I applied for AP in September (in order to go home for Christmas) and haven't been approved yet. I live pretty close to the boarder and since I can't work there are so many times I would have loved to drive up and visit for a few days. It's so frustrating not being able to work but on top of that I can't travel. It's hard to explain to friends and family that I can't actually cross the boarder. Have any other Canadians had this problem? There is no rhyme nor reason to how USCIS process applications. My husband filed for AOS/EAD/AP all at the same time, but each one was processed and approved at different times. EAD was reasonably timed and first on the list, but not in time to take the job he wanted. AP came later. All the while there were others who filed AFTER we did that got their GC BEFORE us. Yes, it's very frustrating. It took 10 months for his AOS to be approved and have his GC in hand. It's hard for anyone to understand that you just can't cross the border. So many people don't think there is a real border between the US and Canada. I am so sorry that AP hasn't come through yet. Try finding somewhere to volunteer. Joel did that for a bit til he was work authorised and found a job. HUGS I was looking into volunteer the other day... it's a great idea. We got a dog (she keeps me company) and I've never lived in such a clean house in my life - I never thought I'd be a real housewife. My husband jokes that he doesn't want me to go back to work. Thank you	rhymeswithcandi	Female	Canada	2008-01-16 18:01:00
Canada	Problems with AP	I've been waiting for some word on my AOS for months. I sent my application in July and still nothing (but a NOA)... I haven't gotten a request for biometrics, interview... nothing. When I call they keep telling me to wait. It's really worrying me as I notice a lot of people on here who applied well after me are already well ahead of me in the process. To make matters even more "fun", I applied for AP in September (in order to go home for Christmas) and haven't been approved yet. I live pretty close to the boarder and since I can't work there are so many times I would have loved to drive up and visit for a few days. It's so frustrating not being able to work but on top of that I can't travel. It's hard to explain to friends and family that I can't actually cross the boarder. Have any other Canadians had this problem?	rhymeswithcandi	Female	Canada	2008-01-16 17:43:00
Canada	Problems with AP	I've been waiting for some word on my AOS for months. I sent my application in July and still nothing (but a NOA)... I haven't gotten a request for biometrics, interview... nothing. When I call they keep telling me to wait. It's really worrying me as I notice a lot of people on here who applied well after me are already well ahead of me in the process. To make matters even more "fun", I applied for AP in September (in order to go home for Christmas) and haven't been approved yet. I live pretty close to the boarder and since I can't work there are so many times I would have loved to drive up and visit for a few days. It's so frustrating not being able to work but on top of that I can't travel. It's hard to explain to friends and family that I can't actually cross the boarder. Have any other Canadians had this problem?	rhymeswithcandi	Female	Canada	2008-01-16 17:43:00
Canada	to tell or not to tell ?	I would tell her. Like others have said, what she does with the information is up to her. She'll be responsible for him if she marries him and he comes to Canada... she'll be responsible for him after he "takes off" on her and if I were her I'd want to know. I think it's also interesting that his first application for a visa was denied - Immigration officers aren't stupid and I'm sure they know when something smells off.	rhymeswithcandi	Female	Canada	2008-01-21 20:14:00
Canada	Must we Hate America?	QUOTE (bradcanuck @ Jan 21 2008, 07:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> China I can understand. Not even Bush is that crazy. No one in their right mind would be their army between China and ANYTHING right now, or in the future. Oh of course... I totally get that too. I was reading somewhere that the Chinese army is bigger than the population of Canada (that's fully trained army) so it would have been insane to get involved with that. I found it totally wild that the US was being criticized for not getting involved...	rhymeswithcandi	Female	Canada	2008-01-21 20:05:00
Canada	Must we Hate America?	That's an interesting story... Since I married my American, a lot of my friends tell me I've developed an American accent. I used to get this even before we got married. A lot of Canadians love to bash America and it bugs me... it bugs me when people demonize America. People forget how much money the US pours into other countries every DAY. There are thousands of USAID missions all over the world putting money in the hands of farmers, children and citizens-less-fortunate to help them set up lives and sustainable economies. People bash America for "budding in" but then get bent out of shape when they don't. A perfect example of this was when I was living in Taiwan during the presidential elections. China was threatening military action against Taiwan if it moved toward true independence. The US (Bush) kept his nose out of it and many Taiwanese media were criticizing the US for not defending Taiwan against China. No country is perfect but America is certainly not worthy of some of the contempt that comes at it sometimes... It's funny because I get teased in America for being Canadian and I get teased in Canada for living in the states... kinda makes me get thick-skinned to it from both directions.	rhymeswithcandi	Female	Canada	2008-01-21 19:29:00
Canada	AOS Biometrics	QUOTE (Udella&Wiz @ Jan 23 2008, 06:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Probably!...8850 Richmond Highway...depending on how you come, was just past Fort Belvoir hope you're not there at 3-4 pm....the only downside was that the janitorial chickie made us play musical chairs as she swept and mopped the sitting area I live 5 minutes from there so that's great.... ANY day now	rhymeswithcandi	Female	Canada	2008-01-23 18:21:00
Canada	AOS Biometrics	QUOTE (Udella&Wiz @ Jan 23 2008, 05:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi folks...I wanted to post this in the Canadian forum so that you have an idea of what's coming if you haven't been through it yet. The AOS forum is full of reviews. We live in Northern Virginia, the local office is in Alexandria about a 25 minute drive from us. Our appointments were at 3 pm, we got there around 2:30 and just walked in. They checked our letter and passports (I brought my marriage cert since I filed the AOS in my married name), had us fill out a small form asking for A#, hair colour, eye colour, height, weight (sheesh), Country of citizenship...you know the routine and then looked at our hands (I guess to ensure we didn't have any injuries or whatever to our fingers which woudl prevent fingerprints being taken). We got a number (775 &776..woo hoo...they were processing 700 already) and sat for approx 30 mins. It struck me as a busy day Our number was called, we went in. They took full sets of prints, plus a charming photo and we were out. 10 mins max once we were in. Easy peasey Thank you for that! I live in Alexandria so I'm assuming I'll be going to the same office. Thanks again	rhymeswithcandi	Female	Canada	2008-01-23 17:58:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	manila packet p/u at st. lukes	Hi Jeeleebee, U had a swift packet pull out, bcos u col 7AM , as been told me the messenger of embassy alwasy go to SLEC 10AM, beyond that time when u request expect it next days if they do so or might forget it and u col again as wat happened to me. And never ring the call center, who has nothing to do about your request, they just encode request. Regarding about medical exams..... when i get my medical results last tuesday, i was been adviced..... Im bringing with me by carrying item in airplane the "x-ray film" for when i enter my point of entry immigration will ask for it and for u promptly need to show them the xray and the vaccine records. Thats why in SLEC it was pasted in every window that everyone was advised to do make recopies of vaccine records & medical results with you for future use of it. When u apply for change name & status, u cud show everything that you've undergo medical and since medical is "6 months" validity that will consume from the day you got it till u fly, and enter US with validity to get married in 90 days ... and more couple of days for your processing AOS/EAD or else, u will undergo another medical check-up routines... but as my fiance says ... vaccines should be updated in US. but it was really expensive.... As for vaccine like tetanus ... i knew some hospital here privately or doctor has their tetanus vaccine ( i knew that because i am a nurse ) i injected some of that to pregnant woman. But diptheria is rarely injected here bcos it was really expensive and even private doctors find it expensive to have stock. But since only couple of days you will be flying after u got ur visa , its better to get it in US even expensive, bcos it was written & "noted" in your vaccine record that you should get itin US bcos Philippines doesnt give any of those vaccines.... theres no harm to be obedient just watched out for your budget regards everyone! -rebelheart- My Lorna is going to be staying in Manila after the interview and she is wondering if its possible to just pick up the Visa at the embassy? Because lorna is not sure if the address deliverable. Really appreicate any input on this one? Thanks Robert and Lorna My Lorna is going to be staying in Manila after the interview and she is wondering if its possible to just pick up the Visa at the embassy? Because lorna is not sure if the address deliverable. Really appreicate any input on this one? Thanks Robert and Lorna	goldwing777	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-02-22 23:40:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	manila packet p/u at st. lukes	Rebelheart: Thanks so much for all your input! That really helps me to know what to do when the time comes. We dont have our packet yet either. I am going to start calling about 21 days from the interview and take your suggestions about being persistent. Thanks Robert & Lorna	goldwing777	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-02-22 11:50:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	manila packet p/u at st. lukes	Leeleebee: In your last response to my question about immunizatios you said: "anyhow after i got the MMR i got a piece of paper listing what other shots i need to get later, and MMR2 was crossed out so i guess that meant i didnt need it." I am curious about the "other shots" that are needed? I was hoping St Lukes would send 'us' out with all the shots needed. But it really seems like they are just doing some basic minimum and really that means we will end up paying alot of money in US for the 'other' needed shots. I did read that they will accept this medical for your Adjustment of Status Package. But you would have to get shot record certified by a Civil Surgeon. Robert & Lorna	goldwing777	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-02-21 12:06:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	manila packet p/u at st. lukes	Hey Rebel, Soulseeker, Purpledonkey and anyone else: I have read carefully thru your experiences and seems like it works to go into medical around 10:30AM so far for Rebel and Soul Seeker and Jeeleebee also said it seemd a waste to go in early. What a bummer Rebel to get there an no packet? But you perservered and got thru: congratulations. I was just wondering about the Immunization part. Rebel mentioned that she had a "immunization doctor". So there is a separate doctor that goes over your immunization records? How does that work? Does this doctor take the your word for the shots you have had in past but can not show the records of that shot? If so do they give you some kind of official shot record that can be later used in USA as part of the AOS medical requirements? I agree with Rebel that it makes sense to St Lukes give you all the shots you need. I did hear about the MMR and that it needs a second dose MMR2. Does anyone know what kind of shots they give you during your exam? As far as anyone knows what is the purpose of St Lukes to send you out with all your shots?? thanks so much Robert & Lorna calif	goldwing777	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-02-20 14:08:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	manila packet p/u at st. lukes	My wife has her medical on March 9th and no packet at all. So I called St Lukes on Feb 16th and they told me they will have a messenger go to the embassy and get my wifes packet with appoinment letter. So I called this morning to confirm and it was true they have it there now and my wife is currently there doing the medical now and we are good hope all goes well 1 down 22 days for the interview Jose Jose What numbers did you dial to get embassy from USA and who or what extension? What number did you call to St. Lukes and is there a particular place or extension you ask for? Also could you give me the exact number to dial from USA? I get confused with the country codes. I think it starts like 011 63? but Iam not sure? Also, I have noticed that seems like interviews are scheduled about seven days before interview from what I have been reading here lately. I thought it was two weeks? So are they pretty accomdating if you want to take it a few days early? Thanks Robert & Lorna Calif	goldwing777	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-02-19 20:50:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Interview today in Manila!!	So happy for you guys!! Congratulations and yes its such a long wait and now its not much more time to go to see you sweetie!	goldwing777	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-02-21 12:22:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Hello Everyone, We have been very quiet for last few weeks and Lorna went to Interview Tuesday April 11th. They only asked her three very basic questions. How long you know Robert, when did you meet and how many times he come to see you? Thats it? Its Lornas opinion that if your paperwork is perfect in the sense that its all properly filles and correct, the interview is just a formality. So we had booked a flight in advance on china airlines for April 26th because of Easter Week the whole place shuts down for three days. Lorna should get the delbros next week and the following week she will be flying to usa. Thanks PW and everyone for your input and wish you all the best. We will see you on the other side in the AOS section. Robert & Lorna	goldwing777	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-04-14 10:47:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Hey Patiently Waiting: Lorna got her packet in Bohol Saturday March 18th. I dont know if anybody else got theirs actually delivered but she got hers. Congrats to all those that got approved and when Lorna goes thru will will definitely give a 'debriefing' to cover all the questions we been curious about. So far it seems that visas are being delivered in Manila area within 4-5 working days. I asked another person thru pm.....and his fiance got hers in cebu within six days which is pretty good. Robert & Lorna	goldwing777	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-03-20 22:56:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Hey guys...just to give you an idea how long it takes to get the passport back...My Passport /Visa got delivered today!! Had the interview March 10-Friday...Got a text from Delbros that it got released from Embassy yesterday March 14 ...and it's in my hands today! I live 30 kms south of manila....just 5 days wait! wooo hooo! Good luck to those havin their interview tomorrow....Be Blessed Abundantly Thank You so much soulseeker for your kindness to share with the forum about how long it took to get your visa in hand. 5 days!!!! Greg2005 and Andrewkonen? Did you get yours delivered in Metro Manila and if so how long did it take? From what Iam reading it seems to be about 5 days. Thanks Robert & Lorna	goldwing777	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-03-15 12:28:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	I would like any of those that got visa delivered recently to Metro Manila area to let us know how many working days it took to get the visa delivered? This could be useful information for those who are going to be getting visas in very near future to make some tentative plans about flying. Thanks Robert & Lorna	goldwing777	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-03-13 17:11:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	I was talking to my friend whose fiance is getting medical on 17th of March. He had a really hard time getting to the embassy and when he finally had a conversation today , they told him they 'would not'[b] accept form 1040 tax return for 2005 until July? I just want to ask anybody if this can be confirmed or denied? To me this does not make sense? Seems like they would want the current and most recent tax return? If this is true I will have to redo my affidavit of support and put in the income from my 2004 tax return. Thanks Robert & Lorna	goldwing777	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-03-01 01:32:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Yes, thanks for that input Rebel, Lorna is going to use her brothers employers business address for delivery. So just to summarize in a nutshell: All birth, death, marriage and divorce documents need to be certified/notarized and probably be good idea to have three each for the Filipina. The reason being they will keep one at interview, one for AOS application and one for personal records. We are so glad about this discussion cause we only had one she was getting ready to come to USA without the documents she needed for AOS. Just a note: I was reading the I 134 towards the bottom where it says "I derive annual income of (if self-employed, I have attached a copy of my last income tax return or report of comercial rating concern which 'I certify to be true and correctto the best of my knowledge and belief". [b]Thank you So it does seem that the I 134 which is 'notarized' has a language that does certify contents of the income tax return to be a correct that is witnessed by a notary. Robert & Lorna	goldwing777	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-02-24 14:23:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Does anyone know for sure one way or the other if you need to leave and "original" certified copy of your birth certificate at time of Manila Interview? As I have been reading the "asawa" diaries I dont hear any mention about getting the original back? We thought we could give them a 'xerox' copy and show them original if they ask. Also, does anyone know if its "possible" to pick up the passport and visa the the embassy? Lorna does not have what would be considered a 'deliverable' address in Manila. Thanks Robert and Lorna	goldwing777	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-02-23 10:50:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Wake up micheltsmith!!!!! You need to call DOS for your interview schedule. You're welcome ryecatcher25. Enjoy the journey Wendy Thanks Wendy, that link to to the 'asawa' page of diaries. It not only had diaries of the 'embassy interview' but alos a 'blow by blow' description of medical and pre departure interviews. I highly recommend all to check this out it will anser many questions. Robert and Lorna aka goldwing 777	goldwing777	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-02-19 12:35:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	seems like manila is getting a little quicker. from what people have been posting, looks like it has gone down from a 6 month wait to 5 months. Thank You so much Patietly Waiting for all your kindness and help. Have fun in Palawan! Can anyone add Me (Robert) From California and Lorna from Bohol K-1 Visa Noa2 Mnl Rec'd Interview Mnl case Number 11/09/05 12/05/05 04/11/06 2005 822xxx Thank you!	goldwing777	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-02-17 14:09:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview	Update called State Dept today. Medical 17 April 2006 Interview 21 April 2006 Packet was sent on the 13th of Feb. I have not recieved it yet What number did you call to get the interview date? What did you ask them to get that? If you could please post how you did it, that would be much appreciated. Thanks Robert from California	goldwing777	Not Telling	Philippines	2006-02-16 11:42:00