Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Got our NOA2!!!	ara_860.jpg   126.63KB   29 downloads I can't still believe it! My Chingching called and ask me to check my email, and lo.... it came in 3 messages saying that our petition was finally approved!!! Thanks CSC for answering my prayers after several days. Hope more will be answered soon.... Good luck!!! Congrats Ara and Ken! I pray ours will be answered soon too...hope CSC speeds up more! :energetic: God bless!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-08-01 09:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	11pm Email Approval	Congratulations! Go CSC go...roll out the approvals and make us all dance with joy!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-08-01 08:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Gift This Morning - NOA2	Congratulations! Good luck on your journey and more blessings!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-08-01 07:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Ok, who HASN'T gotten approved?	No NOA 2 for me either yet... Last touch after RFE received = July 18th also waiting for our NOA2 ...July 18th also our last touch (RFE received July 17)...hope we get our approvals soon..Good luck!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-08-01 10:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 if I am not yet a US Citizen?????	From what I've read, the USCIS person you talked to is correct. You have to be a USC to apply for a K1. Correct me if I'm wrong, you guys. I agree Ms. Mew!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-08-01 16:40:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	**ANY WORKDAY 0700AM**	sorry for my misunderstanding...can you explain aging-out...and can anyone get the "any workday 7 am " interview in manila? thank you Hi rcars3, My daughter is age-ing out...meaning she will be turning 21 (she will be 21 in less than 3 months from now) and that would make her ineligible as K-2 (K-1 derivative) if she reaches 21 and she has not been interviewed yet. We requested through emails (NVC & US Embassy Manila) and through mail (John sent a letter to USCIS) of her status. The lady from the US Embassy, according to John, told him that they give the "any workday" appointment for those with children age-ing out. We have read that one has to "alarm" those processing if a child is age-ing out within 6 months. We were hoping that they will give us an early appointment but it is really advantageous for those with kids age-ing out because they give an "any workday" appointment schedule. Really, we were ecstatic about the interview schedule given to us because we can go there anytime as long as our documents are complete. I don't know what other categories are entitled for this kind of schedule. My 2 kids and I will be flying to Manila next Sunday (Oct. 15). We will have our medicals on the 16th. If all is well, we will go for the interview on the 17th or 18th. Then the CFO seminar. Thanks for all your birthday greetings, your warm wishes and prayers. May God be with you all. Let us all pray for each other....for all of us here at Visa Journey. God bless,	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-10-08 05:29:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	**ANY WORKDAY 0700AM**	Thanks Callina and ronmay...Godspeed!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-10-06 18:29:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	**ANY WORKDAY 0700AM**	Our frequent queries, calls and requests paid off...and I would like to thank the Visa Journey Members ellmoi and uling for sharing with us the best time to call the Embassy... Before I flew to Manila last thursday evening, I emailed John to call the embassy (best time between 7:30-8:00AM, Philippine time) to inquire about our status and remind them of our request for expedition. Indeed he called them this morning. I was attending a convention when John called me around 8:30 this morning and told me that he talked to a lady and inquired about our case (about my daughter age-ing out and another urgent case). He said the lady told him to wait. After a minute, the lady came back to the phone and told him to ask his fiancee to go to St. Luke's Medical to get our appointment schedule. The lady then told him that for age-ing out, the applicant can go at the embassy for visa interview any work day. My fiance John has to ask the lady 4 times to make sure he heard her right. She answered yes four times. Then John called me and gave me the good news. I wanted to be sure before going there, so I called up St. Luke's and I was able to talk to a very accomodating lady (Maui is her name). I gave her my name. She said that my packet with appointment schedule is already there and I can get it. I asked her if I can get it at lunchtime because I am still at the convention. She said that it is ok because they are open even at lunchtime. Good that our convention was at Westin Philippine Plaza, just a 15 minutes cab ride to St Luke's. The guard near the entrance gave me a number and told me to go to window F (when I told him that I will pick up my packet). John heard the lady right! Our visa appointment read: **ANY WORKDAY 0700AM**. This is a very wonderful birthday gift for me...my birthday is on Monday, October 9. I want to thank all of you who had been praying for John and me and my kids. Thank you Lord. You are so good. Good luck and Godspeed to all those waiting for their appointment schedules..may they be expedited. May we all get our visa approvals soon and be with our loved ones.	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-10-06 10:27:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	NVC enquiry	Hi list, I am trying to send a email to NVC to find the status of my Fiance's application, I tried nvcenquiry@state.gov but it is not going through. Is this the right email address?. Thanks in advance Raj NVCInquiry@state.gov Edited by jo&john, 10 January 2007 - 03:19 PM.	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2007-01-10 15:18:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	back from Philippines	Congratulations!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-12-28 14:19:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Touched Today	Congratulations! Good luck and God bless!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2007-02-06 12:03:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	K-3 VISA APPOVED TODAY!!!!	Congratulations and Godspeed!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2007-02-15 21:51:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	The day finally arrived!~	Congratulations!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2009-01-11 03:00:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	K1 Visa Approved!!!!	My fiancee had her K1 visa interview on Monday in Tokyo and everything went smoothly. They sent her the visa in the mail and it arrived today. We are both so excited to get this process over with and are looking forward to taking a break from immigration stuff until we need to apply for the Green Card. Thanks again! Congratulations! We are very happy for you. Best of Luck! Jo and John	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-07-30 19:24:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Income tax	Well, I am the beneficiary here now, Laura, so please enlighten me, what is a w-2? The beneficiary is not required to submit a w-2, only the petitioner...	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-08-03 21:50:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Got Letter from Consular Section today.......	Great day!!!!! I got letter from consular section Manila US. Embassy today telling me that they received my K1 papers on Aug 29th. They say that it will take 120 days from the time they receive the papers to the interview date.Oh, that feels like waiting forever but it's alright Im still very positive to get my ( and the all the March filers ) interview date on November.He,he,he, miracles still happen nowadays for sure. Congratulations and Godspeed!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-12 21:13:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	K1 Visa Received	Congratulations! We are happy for you Godspeed!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-17 19:15:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	K1 Interview today	The wait is over. We're approved!!!!!!!!! Congratulations! Godspeed!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-27 07:40:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	FYI: Check Passport Validity Dates Prior to Visa Issue	No thanks to CSC delays, we lost track of my Fiance's passport validity dates. As the Consular Section was preparing to "place" the visa, they discovered that she was 1 week short of the 6 month minimum validity requirement. Not a major delay, 5 days worst case... Although I thought I would see her Friday. With the flurry of activity surrounding the K-1 or K-3 process, it is an easy item to overlook. The Advice: Plan for success and keep track of passport expiration dates!! Lessons learned and thanks for sharing...your experience surely would remind everyone to take a look at their passports... All the best for you...it's just a little delay and you will be together soon. God bless!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-27 21:04:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	No Pay Stubs	HI, John's pay checks are direct deposited so he doesn't have regular pay stubs. What he sent me is a copy (Paycheck) of his net pay (every 15 days) from July 2005-August 2006...then every detail of his individual paycheck (general data/tax data/paycheck summary/earnings/taxes/before&after tax deductions/company paid benefits)... 1 page per paycheck... would this suffice in lieu of the pay stubs? and one more thing, the copies he sent me are downloaded from the company's file (View Paycheck)..electronic paycheck...would this be ok or is there a need for these copies to be certified by the company's cashier or finance officer or whoever is in charge? He already sent me the original signed letter from his employer and the notarized I-134 Affidavit of Support. He also sent me copies of his ITR (1040) from 2003-2005 and copies of his W-2 from 2003-2005...all downloaded from IRS e-file...also copies of bank accounts summary, assets, etc on e-file...fax letter from Bank (do I need the original?) affirming that he maintains an account with them and all others:copy of the entire I-129F submitted...originals of the documentary proof submitted for the I129F...original letter of affirming intent to marry...copy of the NOA2 I already have...birth certificates (his, mine and kids)...police certificates (NBI clearance for me and 20 year old daughter)...passports...his original divorce decree...my original annulment decree Need to be done if interview is near: 1. Photos of me and 2 daughters (20 year old and 9 year old) 2. Medical Exam at St. Luke's Medical Center Extension for 3 3. CFO Seminar for me and 20 year old daughter 4. Fill up DS 156, 156K and 157 for 3 Do I have the right documents? What else are missing... I would appreciate very much your comments and suggestions...please Thanks! Jo	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-28 01:08:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Ok now I have a question	Wow Stacey, you know what? I'd phone the Embassy and ask them these questions.... might be more accurate and timely in terms of responses. Jen I would as well...Good luck!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-27 23:42:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Zaeem has visa in his hands	Getting approved at interview is great, but getting the visa in your hand is absolutely fantastic, thank you again for all of you guys support, you have all been so tremendous Stacey Congratulations! Wow...hmmm...how does it feel to have that visa in your hand.. Godspeed!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-27 23:33:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Early Visa Interview Appointment	i dont think sending them an email is the best way to inquire since as ive read in their site http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3216.html The Immigrant Visa Unit fax number is (632) 338-4129 and its email address is Consivmanila@state.gov. Due to the large volume of messages received, it may take four to six weeks to reply to your inquiry. i think it takes too long. although its not a bad idea to email them. but first option i think is call them or send some fax... i hope you'll have an early interview though in the end... wish u luck thanks ronmay...i also wanted to fax them...but where will i download the form? it says here in this link: http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3227.html How To File An Early Appointment Request: Those requesting an early appointment may use the Immigrant and Fiance(e) Visa Request for Early Appointment Form (click here to download). The form, along with the supporting documents, may be sent to the Immigrant Visa Unit by fax at (011)(63)(2) 338-4129. However, the (click here to download) cannot be accessed....is there any website that i can download the form? Please help, here I found this: http://manila.usemba...ov/wwwfearf.pdf hope it helps Good Luck, Michele thanks Michelle! You are an angel! God bless,	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-28 23:34:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Early Visa Interview Appointment	i dont think sending them an email is the best way to inquire since as ive read in their site http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3216.html The Immigrant Visa Unit fax number is (632) 338-4129 and its email address is Consivmanila@state.gov. Due to the large volume of messages received, it may take four to six weeks to reply to your inquiry. i think it takes too long. although its not a bad idea to email them. but first option i think is call them or send some fax... i hope you'll have an early interview though in the end... wish u luck thanks ronmay...i also wanted to fax them...but where will i download the form? it says here in this link: http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3227.html How To File An Early Appointment Request: Those requesting an early appointment may use the Immigrant and Fiance(e) Visa Request for Early Appointment Form (click here to download). The form, along with the supporting documents, may be sent to the Immigrant Visa Unit by fax at (011)(63)(2) 338-4129. However, the (click here to download) cannot be accessed....is there any website that i can download the form? Please help,	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-28 23:06:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Early Visa Interview Appointment	Did you write AGE-OUT on the top of your petition.. If not, then yes, an email to the consulate would be appropriate. However, you should be aware that there have been some problems with those K2's that have entered before they turned 21 from subseqenntly adjusting their status to a permanent resident. Read Girona40's story to get more info. Expect a rocky road if you can't get everything done before the alien child turns 21... Thanks zyggy ...now ready to send the email to the embassy...then Girona40's story...	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-28 11:46:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Early Visa Interview Appointment	Hi, We are planning to request for an early visa interview appointment (my daughter is age-ing out and we have another "personal urgency")...where do we get the form? where can we download it? Or can we email the U.S. Embassy in Manila... I looked at the consular website and found this: Consivmanila@state.gov ... can we email my request here? Please help,	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-28 10:47:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	K-1 Visa is Approved!!!!!	After more than 7 months on the K-1 journey, we are soon to be reunited!!! Much Thanks to all that supported me during my low times. VJ is an outstanding resource, and I plan to give back to others. Best of luck to all others that wait. There is light at the end of the tunnel! Cheers!!! Congratulations and Godspeed!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-26 16:03:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	HE GOT THE VISA!	Congratulations and Godspeed!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-28 09:35:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	k-1	we are about three (we pray) months away from being able to file I129f. we are waiting on annulment currently projected to take 12 months. Praying that you get your annulment soon and have the Annulment Decree (a copy of which you need to send in your I129F)... see Assembling the I-129F Package: Checklist ... Item # 12 http://www.visajourn...mp;page=k1guide God bless,	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-29 21:46:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	VISA APPROVED!!!!!!!!	Very happy for you! Godspeed!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-29 21:48:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Finally an interview date !!	hello guys , Well after a long an eventful times trough out this journey , with the help from some wonderful people in this forum we are now one step closer to complete this epic journey call k-1 .. Today i wrote the embassy an ask for a status for our case an ... bam they reply my email back in less than a hour ..An appointment has been scheduled the beneficiary to come to the Embassy on October 25, 2006 at 9:00 hours. An appointment package was mailed recently. Consular Section,US Embassy,Georgetown . A word of advise to those who are waiting .. just dont give up sometimes its faustrating an drive you nuts, but at the end of it all its sweetness alone can make you smile for a life time with the one you love so much to be by your side an not sepetated by those miles ... so keep up the hopes guys .....i wish all of you on this board a speedy appproval. Sincerely. Robby We are very happy for you! Congratulations and Godspeed!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-29 21:11:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	interview over	Congratulations and Godspeed!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-10-03 08:25:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Melinda is Coming Home!	Congratulations...God bless you!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-10-02 09:18:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Visa Delivery by DELIBROS from Manila Embassy	Those of you who had interviews and approvals of your K-3 or K-1 visas from the Manila Embassy, how many days after your interview did it take you to receive you visa from DELIBROS? Also, where was you delivery address (Town or Provence?) Rob and Melinda Hi Rob and Melinda, I saw both of you at the embassy...we had the same interview date...you were interviewed ahead of us. I was with my 2 kids (we are on K1/K2). I pray Delbros will deliver our visas next week. Delbros representative at the Embassy told me that upon release of the Embassy of our visas, Delbros will deliver the visas the following day if you have them delivered within Metro Manila. We are still here in Manila waiting for our passports and visas; and when delivered, will go to the CFO for seminars, stickers and registration. Delbros will text us if the embassy has released our visa. My friend who had an appointment schedule of 6:30am also on the same date we had our interview, received a text message from Delbros at 3pm Friday(October 20) that the embassy had released her visa. God bless, Jo	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-10-21 21:16:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Need your prayers please...	Just hang in there...everything will be fine...we will pray for you...the Lord will take charge of your fiance's safety and journey. Godspeed,	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-12-12 10:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Interview tomorrow at 1.30	God bless you on your interview... Godspeed,	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-12-20 10:04:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	She got it!!!	Congratulations!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-12-28 13:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Packet 3 from Paris!	It finally arrived today! I called the Embassy a couple of days ago, and they said that they had sent it on January 1. I asked them how, since it was a holiday, and she was a little confused. Anyways, he got it this morning! Hooray! That's good news! Good luck on your journey!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2007-01-11 10:26:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Post K1 NOA2 Information	*BUMP* Hi, I think everyone busy...either with work or gathering documents or just waiting...no word yet of receipt of our case at NVC... Jo	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2006-09-21 01:18:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Visa Approved in Thailand!!	Congratulations!	jo&john	Male	Philippines	2007-01-29 08:38:00