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US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionVisa Approved in Thailand!!
Congratulations!

(F)
jo&johnMalePhilippines2007-01-29 08:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionInterview on Feb 22, 2007!
Good luck and God bless!

(F)
jo&johnMalePhilippines2007-02-15 20:45:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

Thank you for all the info...she is heading to the interview now....and I must say, nervous is an understatements....Lets all pray this is not too stressful for her and all goes well.

God bless,

S.


Good luck and Godspeed,

(F)
jo&johnMalePhilippines2007-02-04 21:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

Hello,

Im going to attend my CFO on wednesday..do i need to take Robin (son) with me?or the mother is good enough to attend

and complete the seminar/session?

Thanks,

(F)


Hi Mareng Luz,

When I went to SMEF at Katipunan to attend the CFO Guidance and Counseling Seminar, I thought my 20 year old daughter has to attend it too. So, I brought her along. But they told me at SMEF that she has to attend a different seminar (PDOS) at the main CFO office at CITIGOLD.

You will attend the guidance and couselling seminar ( http://www.cfo.gov.ph/counseling.htm ) while Robin will have to attend the PDOS (pre-departure orientation seminar; it is a requirement for emigrants 13-19 years old. Even though my daughter is already 20 years old at that time, she has to attend it. See http://www.cfo.gov.ph/pdos.htm ). Yes, both of you will be in different places. You will either take it at SMEF/Good Shepherd Convent or at PRISM while Robin will have to take his at CITIGOLD. Both of these seminars are requirements for CFO registration/stickers apart from the U.S. Visa.

By the way, don't forget to bring your annulment papers and also Gary's divorce papers (apart from the documents you are required to bring), the counselor asks for them. It is part of the counseling. If you don't bring them with you, they will let you come back and bring the papers (and give the necessary counseling) before they give you the Guidance and Counseling certificate.

Good luck and Godspeed,
Jo (F)
jo&johnMalePhilippines2007-01-28 18:25:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

Well, Luz and her son FINALLY finished their medical. It took a whole WEEK! Let me explain. They went to Manila on monday. Since Robin is 15 they separated them and had him go through with the men. Everything seemed to go OK at first. Then they told Luz that they wanted the psyc report from her annulment. So she had to have her sister go back to Olongapo and fax it to her. No big deal really. But with Robin it was a problem. During the interview part of the exam they started asking him questions like have you ever had this or that illness. When they asked him if he ever had "hepa" (hepatitis) he didn't know what they were talking about. He got confused and said yes. :( So they stopped his exam right there and told him to go to an outside hospital and have some blood tests done and come back with the results. The next day they went to the hospital and had the blood taken from Robin. Luz also got her papers that they wanted. They would not have the results from the test until wed. So on wed they got the results (negative of course) and went back to St. Lukes. Luz finished her exam, got her vaccinations and was OK. Robin was another story. They came up to Luz and said they had found something "suspicious" on his x-ray. They wanted to do more x-rays. So they had to go back the next day and have more pictures. On friday they went back and Robin finished the exam and the vaccinations. There was nothing wrong with his x-rays. So a 2 day exam turned out to be a week!!! What an ordeal for them. I am just glad it's over.


That was not fun...but we are glad they are done with the medicals. Good luck on the interview. We will be praying for Luz and Robin.

Godspeed,
(F)
jo&johnMalePhilippines2007-01-26 17:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
Happy New Year to Everyone!

Godspeed,
(F)
jo&johnMalePhilippines2006-12-31 16:16:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
Congratulations gobdogman! May your girls be with you soon!

(F)
jo&johnMalePhilippines2006-12-29 14:00:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
Congratulations Steven and Jinky...Good luck on Jinky's interview...

Godspeed,
(F)
jo&johnMalePhilippines2006-12-20 13:45:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

Kindly add ours too thanks...

our info

Name - Jason and Gelyn
Received NOA1 - 10/06/2006
Touched - 10/11/2006
NOA2 - still waiting

Fiance - Richardson, TX
Fiancee - Davao, Philippines


Hi Jason and Gelyn...we are neighbors...we live in Frisco. We also go down to PNB-Richardson to send money to our son in the Philippines. Maybe we could bump with you one of these days when we visit Richardson..Good luck to you.

Godspeed,
(F)
jo&johnMalePhilippines2006-12-13 14:31:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

:dance: :dance: :dance:

Woooohooooo..So Happy..!Got Ours also..yayyyy...!


Case Number: MNL2006783***

Visa Classification: K1

St. Luke's Appointment Date: Thursday, February 08, 2007 (7:00:00 AM)

Embassy Appointment Date: Thursday, February 15, 2007 (7:30:00 AM)


Im so excited I give my Sweetie Gary a call at work(he is in midnight shift)and he is so excited..he's talking about going to get a plane ticket already and doing a countdown..lol!!can't blame him ! :D

Thanks Cel and Jen!!

(F)



I am happy for you Mare...good luck on your interview...and I am happy for Zane too...good luck din sa yo Zane

Godspeed,
Jo (F)
jo&johnMalePhilippines2006-12-13 10:33:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview


I have a question about how many pages of yahoo chat I should include for the proof of relationship part of the interview. I selected 1 chat from each month and printed about 3-6 pages from each. Does this number sound good? Tnx :thumbs:

Unfortunately there are no real guidelines besides the unwritten one which is to have some sort of tangible proof that validates a continues relationship over time. One or two chats from each month should be sufficient. Break a leg... Cheers.


The Filipino interviewer as well as the American Consul during my interview didn't ask for proof of continuous relationship like snail mails, chat logs, etc. The filipino interviewer asked for documents to show proof of meeting in person. So, I gave him my folder which contains pics of me and my fiance together most especially our engagement pics. Also in that folder were John's itinerary of travel for his Philippine visit courtesy of his travel agent, his roundtrip plane ticket, my plane tickets, and all other receipts/credit card statements that documented his stay in the Philippines together with me. The Filipino interviewer asked me if he could borrow that folder to be given to the American Consul. But I also have a folder which documented proof of our continuous relationship. It is better to have one ready. You could never tell what they will ask from you. Just be prepared.

Godspeed,
(F)
jo&johnMalePhilippines2006-10-28 19:17:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
Hi PW, please update our timeline.... VISA delivered: 10/25/2006...No. of days: 7 days...Place delivered: Manila

Thanks for all your prayers....to the U.S. on November 8.

God bless everyone,
(F)
jo&johnMalePhilippines2006-10-25 10:04:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

Please excuse me if I am posting my questions in the wrong area/format. Im curious about picking up the visa at the USE Manila after approval. i see that a few posts show picking it up 2 days after approval but the embassy info seems to suggest that it takes a week. Can anyone shed some light on this ? i sure would like to bring my fiance home after we attend the interview. I also have a crazy question. Why cant you get married at the embassy ? It is U.S. territory.

Dave and Flory



Sillygirl,

we also have the same query with Dave and Flory, regarding the visa..you picked up your visa at the USE, right? how did you do it? you didn't go through delbros?You got approved October 4 and picked it up Oct. 6. And that was fast, you picked it up after 2 days.

Godbless,
(F)
jo&johnMalePhilippines2006-10-21 20:56:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview



Hello PW..Kumusta na? I know ma-beauty pa rin as I saw to your Avatar pic, what a beautiful couples there!

Helloww Luz at salamat po sa papuri. Ma-byuting ma-byuti po naman ang aking kalagayan. Lahat tayong mga Pinay mga cutie-pie (buhat-bangko) kaya't ded na ded itong ating mga sweetie pie hihihi (if the honorary Filipino, Sheriff Uling, will translate that for his fellow kano) and no violent reactions please! :lol: :lol:

Updating to add interview date of tamara and timmaricel and to congratulate Jo&John on visa approval. Timmaricel, can we have your case number please?

Legend:
OK - Visa approved
AR - Admin Review/Add'l Docs Required
ME - Military Expedite

Name.................NOA2.....MNL REC’D....PACKET...INTERVIEW...MNL CASE#..STATUS..DELIVERED/#OF DAYS/PLACE DLVRD

K1 LIST
01..fianceeinw8ting.07-15-04...08-07-04...09-24-04...10-08-04...2004-xxxxxx...OK...Sep 12/23 mos./Makati
02..Windchaser......08-29-05...09-27-05...07-25-06...09-01-06...2005-756xxx...AR...Birth Certificate
03..djcess..........03-10-06...03-24-06...xx-xx-xx...08-09-06...2006-579xxx...OK...Aug 19/10 days/
04..Rustyash........03-07-06...03-29-06...06-08-96...08-09-06...2006-580xxx...OK
05..timmaricel......04-07-06...09-21-06...xx-xx-xx...12-04-06...2006-xxxxxx
06..zethris.........04-13-06...09-20-06...xx-xx-xx...12-04-06...2006-60xxxx
07..davidg..........04-20-06...05-13-06...xx-xx-xx...09-11-06...2006-625xxx...OK...Sep 21/10 days/
08..titakey.........04-23-06...05-22-06...xx-xx-xx...09-22-06...2006-635xxx...AR...NBI clearance
09..Audrey&Romy.....05-01-06...05-22-06...07-13-06...09-22-06...2006-635xxx...OK...Sep 27/05 days/QC
10..randyandrechie..05-01-06...06-05-06...07-13-06...09-20-06...2006-635xxx...OK...Oct 04/14 days/QC
11..Hershey.........05-01-06...06-05-06...06-21-06...09-25-06...2006-xxxxxx...OK...Sep 27/02 days/
12..annie19.........05-09-06...05-22-06...xx-xx-xx...09-21-06...2006-635xxx...??
13..mychelle........05-03-06...05-31-06...07-06-06...09-14-06...2006-639xxx...OK...Sep 21/07 days/Cebu
14..danlet..........05-12-06...05-31-06...06-27-06...08-10-06...2006-xxxxxx...OK...Aug 17/07 days/
15..Tomnjas.........05-23-06...06-14-06...07-11-06...10-02-06...2006-656xxx...OK...Oct 06/04 days/Manila
16..sillygirl.......05-17-06...06-14-06...06-29-06...10-04-06...2006-657xxx...OK...Oct 05/01 day/picked up visa
17..Brittaniquec....05-25-06...06-20-06...07-10-06...08-08-06...2006-660xxx...OK...Aug 14/06 days/
18..kevlar_kev......06-30-06...07-18-06...07-27-06...10-05-06...2006-691xxx...OK...Oct 15/Laguna
19..Gomez...........07-03-06...08-14-06...09-21-06...11-06-06...2006-xxxxxx
20..Angelmae........07-10-06...07-27-06...xx-xx-xx...11-06-06...2006-698xxx
21..Keith88gt.......07-24-06...08-04-06...xx-xx-xx...11-13-06...2006-709xxx
22..YnaYeBa0808.....07-24-06...08-10-06...09-22-06...11-13-06...2006-712xxx
23..Uling...........07-31-06...08-08-06...09-23-06...11-14-06...2006-712xxx
24..JimGem..........07-31-06...08-14-06...xx-xx-xx...11-17-06...2006-715xxx
25..Goodman.........07-31-06...08-15-06...xx-xx-xx...11-20-06...2006-716xxx
26..Ara&Ken.........07-31-06...08-24-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-719xxx...WAKE UP CALL!!!
27..Karel...........08-01-06...08-22-06...09-23-06...11-28-06...2006-719xxx
28..tamara..........07-31-06...08-24-06...xx-xx-xx...12-11-06...2006-723xxx
29..roymcn3rd.......07-31-06...08-23-06...xx-xx-xx...12-13-06...2006-723xxx
30..shimmy..........08-01-06...08-23-06...xx-xx-xx...12-11-06...2006-723xxx
31..FMerz...........08-09-06...08-23-06...xx-xx-xx...12-12-06...2006-723xxx
32..forgyj..........08-03-06...08-23-06...xx-xx-xx...12-18-06...2006-728xxx
33..BJZags..........08-04-06...08-17-06...xx-xx-xx...12-05-06...2006-xxxxxx
34..Elizabeth.......08-15-06...08-21-06...xx-xx-xx...12-21-06...2006-729xxx
35..treynroxy.......08-03-06...08-25-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-736xxx
36..daveandlirio....08-03-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-xxxxxx
37..TimR............08-10-06...09-06-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-736xxx
38..lovebug.........08-12-06...08-29-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-737xxx
39..neonspark.......08-23-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-73xxxx
40..kirkandjenny....08-18-06...09-26-06...10-17-06...xx-xx-xx...2006-743xxx
41..ronmay..........08-28-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-75xxxx
42..Robhankins......09-01-06...09-22-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-761xxx
43..MadisonMan......09-01-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-xxxxxx
44..ellmoi..........09-17-06...09-26-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-762xxx
45..jo&john.........08-30-06...10-06-06...PICKED UP..ANY DAY....2006-764xxx...OK...Expedited (age-out)
46..RiggerAF........09-04-06...10-02-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-764xxx
47..sway............09-05-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-7xxxxx
48..davidjack.......09-05-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-770xxx
49..lebby...........09-07-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-772xxx
50..lawrencejeramie.09-11-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-775xxx
51..Richard&Maria...09-05-06...10-06-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-779xxx
52..Iniibig ko......09-07-06...10-15-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-783xxx
53..gobdogman.......09-07-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-789xxx
54..sbqwolf1........09-11-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-xxxxxx
55..binow...........09-20-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-xxxxxx
56..Steve-n-Ana.....09-28-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-xxxxxx
57..jamrok..........09-29-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-xxxxxx
58..JelloShotGirl...09-29-06...10-15-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-xxxxxx

K3 LIST
59..sweety_33.......04-11-06...04-25-06...xx-xx-xx...08-24-06...2006-608xxx...OK...08-30-06/06 days
60..phirephly.......05-08-06...05-23-06...07-01-06...09-21-06...2006-635xxx...OK...09-27-06/06 days
61..K3 IR...........07-25-06...xx-xx-xx...09-20-06...11-13-06...2006-xxxxxx

IR-1/CR-1
Name................NOA2....CASE CMPLT...PACKET...INTERVIEW...MNL CASE#...STATUS

62..jpg.............08-15-05...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...07-17-06...2005-xxxxxx...OK...
63..stormyrain......10-05-05...07-06-06...xx-xx-xx...11-20-06...2005-xxxxxx
64..JoelAndAnalyn...12-29-05...04-21-06...xx-xx-xx...09-25-06...2006-510xxx...OK.....09-27-06/02 days/Manila
65..Shortie81.......02-03-06...05-16-06...05-28-06...06-07-06...2006-544xxx...OK-ME..06-14-06/07 days/
66..Biancashey......03-09-06...09-01-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-576xxx
67..phirephly.......05-02-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-642xxx
68..JunCel..........05-15-06...08-24-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-xxxxxx
69..Jazzy...........08-03-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-729xxx
70..K3 IR...........09-01-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-xxxxxx
71..w1n78...........09-05-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-764xxx
72..M&M.............09-07-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-765xxx

PW, here's our case number: MNL2006601***.


When you go in for the interview I know that Luz has to have proof of her annullment. She has the NCO marriage contract with the annotations. Will she need to bring anything else? What do they usually ask for?

I submitted CERTIFIED TRUE COPIES of following to prove annulment:

1) Decision
2) Certificate of Finality
3) Certifificate of Registration
4) Original annotated marriage contract issued by NSO

Guys, the embassy will be closed on October 24 as the Philippine govt. has declared it a holiday in observance of Ramadan. So save your $$$ and don't call the embassy next Tuesday.

Peace to our muslim brothers and sisters.

PW, having gone through an annulment myself, i have all the docs u mentioned but theCertificate of Registration. Where is that doc acquired? Thanks!


Dear All,

During the interview, I brought all the copies and originals of documents relative to my annulment:
1. Court Decision - the filipino consul at the pre-interview booth asked for the original and spent time (10 minutes) reading the decision and got a copy
2. Entry of Judgment from the Court - he did not ask for it; when i showed it to him; he said he doesn't need it
3. NSO Authenticated Marriage Certificate with Annotation (Annulled Remarks) - he asked for the original
4. Certification of Registration at the Local Civil Registrar - he did not ask for it; when I showed it to him, he again said, he doesn't need it
5. Annotated Marriage Certificate (Annulled Remarks) from the Local Civil Registrar - he did not ask for it; when I showed it to him, he again said he doesn't need it
6. DECREE OF DECLARATION OF NULLITY OF MARRIAGE - HE ASKED FOR IT; HE SAID THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT DOCUMENT; IF YOU HAVE ALL OF THE ABOVE, BUT WITHOUT THIS, YOU CAN'T BE GIVEN A VISA. HE ASKED FOR THE ORIGINAL AND LOOKED FOR THE SEAL; THEN HE ASKED FOR A PHOTOCOPY.

HERE IS HOW MY DECREE LOOKED LIKE:

Republic of the Philippines
REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
6th Judicial Region
BRANCH ___
Iloilo City
-oOo-




_____________________, CIVIL CASE NO. ___________
Petitioner

-versus--- FOR: DECLARATION OF
NULLITY OF MARRIAGE

_____________________.
Respondent



X---------------------------X

DECREE OF DECLARATION OF NULLITY OF MARRIABE

This DECREE is hereby issued declaring the absolute nullity of the marriage between ____________ and ______________. pursuant to the decision of the court dated ___________ which has become final and executory, the dispositive portion of which reads:

"WHEREFORE, premises considered, the Court hereby declares the absolute
nullity of the marriage between ____________ and __________ solemnized on
____________ by _____________ at the __________________, Iloilo City.


Petitioner shall have custody of the minor child subject to supervised visitation rights
by the respondent. The latter is ordered to give support to his children.

X X X X X

SO ORDERED "

Iloilo City, Philippines, ________, 2006



SIGNED
Judge



Gary and Luz, please have the decree during the interview or they will put you on AR if you don't have it.

For the CFO Guidance and Counseling Seminar in Manila, aside from the requirements needed/posted on the website (see Uling's signature link), make sure to bring also the divorce decree/papers of your USC fiance/e..the guidance counselor would like to read this before he/she signs your certificate. K1 and spouses of USC will undergo the the Guidance and Counseling Seminar either at SMEF-COW at Good Shepherd Convent in Katipunan or at PRISM in Taft Ave. K2 & K4 who need to undergo pre-departure registration and orientation seminar (PDOS)will have it at CFO-CITIGOLD in Paco.

Those who are 12 years old and below are exempt from attending the PDOS. They must, however, be registered, even if by proxy. Children of emigrants, aged 13 to 19, are required to attend the Peer Counseling Program to help facilitate their adjustment to a new environment.

K1 and Spouses who don't have their passports and visas yet can undergo the Guidance and Counseling seminar if their required documents (NSO/SECPA birth certificate is an important document that they want to see among others) for the seminar are complete and will be given the certificate after the seminar. However, they have to go back and bring their passport with visa for the CFO sticker that will be attached to their passport and visa (Philippine Immigration will check this before they allow you to leave the Philippines; if you don't have this, they will hold you at the airport)

Requirement for PDOS for K2/K4, will be the passport and the visa. After the seminar, they will also give the certificate for the PDOS.

After receipt of the passport and visa, the Filipino spouses and other partners of US nationals will have to register with CFO prior to their departure. Registration is done either in CFO Manila or Cebu Extension Office, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. An emigrant registration sticker is affixed to the emigrants passport as proof of registration

Registration Requirements for Filipino Spouses and Other Partners of US Nationals
-Original Passport;
-Original and photocopy of visa;
-Original and photocopy of Immigrant Data Summary for US bound (except for K-visa holder)
-Original CFO guidance and counseling certificate;
-Duly completed emigrant registration form; and
-Payment of the authorized registration fee.

Don't forget to register your accompanying children with CFO.

PW, I definitely agree with THIS: "Lahat tayong mga Pinay mga cutie-pie (buhat-bangko) kaya't ded na ded itong ating mga sweetie pie hihihi (if the honorary Filipino, Sheriff Uling, will translate that for his fellow kano) and no violent reactions please!" ...They are blessed to have Pinays as their partners for life! :thumbs: :D

Jo (F)
jo&johnMalePhilippines2006-10-19 18:45:00
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Thanks for this info ellmoi and uling... we did call (John called this morning)....and followed up our request for expedition and early appointment interview...we were told to get our packet at St. Lukes...fortunately, I am in Manila (I arrived Manila thursday evening) and I got the packet with our appointment schedule:

**ANY WORKDAY 0700AM**

I will fly back to Iloilo Sunday and will be consolidating all the needed documents for me and 2 kids. Hopefully, will be able to have the medical examinations, seminars and interview next week, God willing.

PW please put received petition in Manila: 10/06/2006
appointment schedule: **ANY WORKDAY 0700AM**

God bless everyone,

(F)


I know it's been a few days already but i jst want to say CONGRATULATIONS! :thumbs:


Interviewed today: 10/18/2006 - APPROVED K1 AND K2s....kindly add this pls PW

(F)
jo&johnMalePhilippines2006-10-18 09:01:00
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Congratulations Ate Jo! We are so happy for you... :D We mailed already our petition. Hopely everything will run smoothly..Hope to see you in Texas maybe next year if God's will...I understand Frisco (if I got your address right) and Lewisville are neighboring places.. Godbless... (L)


(L) (F) Marie & Bryan (F) (L)



We really are happy for you both...that your meeting set the direction...finally, the petition is on its way! Keep believing and praying. We will see each other in Texas...we are neighbors!

Godspeed!
(F)
jo&johnMalePhilippines2006-10-08 06:09:00
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Jo and John,
This is fantastic news. Congratulations! PLEASANT SURPRISES are few and far between in this league. I am so glad you got one. Enjoy.
Rob & Lilia


Thanks Rob & Lilia...you will get your interview schedule soon! Very positive about it! :D

God bless you,
(F)
jo&johnMalePhilippines2006-10-08 05:54:00
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Congrats Mare,God is good !He answered PRAYER that I know you need and well deserved..naiyak ako ng malaman kong you have your petition in embassy at you got your appointnment na great news talaga!!
Hey Mars..let me be the one who greet you a happy happy birthday ha?I know you are all smiling now coz you have the best gift you been praying.
Kiss and hugs Mare pati na rin sa Hubby and kids mo..
Hope we heard a good news for me and Gary's petition..nawawala eh :D panot na papa ko sa kunsumisyon hihihi :lol: (F) (F) (F)

jo&johnMalePhilippines2006-10-06 19:29:00
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hello all, what's the best time to call manila embassy? my fiance has been trying to call two days in a row, 8am to 10am (manila time), every 10 minutes, but can't get tru.. he is using (011-632) 528-6300 ext. 5184 or 5185 to call..

thank you (F)

I have always called between 7:30am - 7:45am Manila Time... and I have reached someone everytime using the same number that you listed.


Thanks for this info ellmoi and uling... we did call (John called this morning)....and followed up our request for expedition and early appointment interview...we were told to get our packet at St. Lukes...fortunately, I am in Manila (I arrived Manila thursday evening) and I got the packet with our appointment schedule:

**ANY WORKDAY 0700AM**

I will fly back to Iloilo Sunday and will be consolidating all the needed documents for me and 2 kids. Hopefully, will be able to have the medical examinations, seminars and interview next week, God willing.

PW please put received petition in Manila: 10/06/2006
appointment schedule: **ANY WORKDAY 0700AM**

God bless everyone,

(F)
jo&johnMalePhilippines2006-10-06 11:15:00
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Congratulations! (F)
jo&johnMalePhilippines2006-10-04 10:07:00
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Phil-Am POST K1 NOA2 Info…

(1). The National Visa Center (NVC) number is within my signature. NVC assigns your case number once your case is approved (NOA2). They also may perform a preliminary background check from what I’ve read then forwards your package/case to the Manila Embassy. This process usually takes anywhere from 14 – 30 days.

(2). Packet 4 (Manila Embassy) link is within my signature (acquired from the Manila Embassy website which gives directions on what documents are required by the beneficiary for the visa interview). The Manila Embassy number is within my signature. NOTE: If you dial 0 for the operator, ask for the Immigrant Visa Unit. The average interview is assigned approximately 120 – 150 days from the receipt of your package from the NVC.

(3).The Department of State (DOS) number is within my signature. After your case is approved (NOA2) and reaches the Manila Embassy, you may call DOS instead on the Manila Embassy to obtain status of your case and make inquiries concerning your interview date. NOTE: DOS has no direct participation in the K1 process.

(4). The Visa Interview Appointments website is within my signature. This is where you can check to see if a visa interview has been scheduled for your case. It is presumed that the website is now the substitution for the visa appointment worksheet/list the Manila Embassy used in the past.

(5). St. Luke’s Extension Clinic (SLEC) information is within my signature. SLEC is where the beneficiary goes to take the medical exam and vaccination. The process takes two days. Day 1 is the medical exam and Day 2 is the vaccination.

(6). The DELBROS website is within my signature. DELBROS is the company responsible for delivering the beneficiary’s Visa and POE information. The DELBROS delivery fee is paid subsequent to the beneficiary’s visa interview at the Manila Embassy. Per the Manila Embassy website, the current delivery fee/time is as follows:

* Metro Manila Areas, 135 Philippine Pesos, Delivered one (1) to three (3) business days after release of visaed passport to the courier
* Provincial Key Cities (ex. Cebu City, Davao City, etc.) 165 Philippine Pesos; Delivered three (3) to five (5) business days after release of visaed passport to the courier
* Outside Provincial Key Cities, (ex. Capiz, Leyte, Bukidnon, etc.), Cost depends on area/location, Delivered five (5) to seven (7) business days after release of visaed passport to the courier

NOTE: Per the DELBROS staff, the Manila Embassy normally takes three (3) business days to release the visaed passport, which is NOT included in the deliver times above.

(7). CFO Guidance and Counseling Seminars are held in Manila and Cebu, with the corresponding links within my signature. The beneficiary may attend whichever location is more convenient. "Per Republic Act 8239 and Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Order 28-94, Filipinos proceeding abroad as fiancé(e)s and spouses of foreign nationals are required to attend the CFO's guidance and counseling programs... " For more info (CLICK HERE). NOTE: As far as I know, this requirement is not stated within the K1 packet. However, the beneficiary can NOT travel without receiving the Guidance and Counseling Certificate and subsequent CFO stamp on the visa.

(8). The I-94 Arrival / Departure Form is within my signature. Foreigners (beneficiaries) complete the I-94 and the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer stamps the applicant’s arrival and departure portions at the Port of Entry (POE) when entering the States. You will need this for the Adjustment of Status process. NOTE: Even though it’s simple, I have supplied this so you will know what it looks like and what is required to be filled out.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

NOTE: Please let me know if there are any suggestions. I have also correlated the numbers above to my signature.


if someone needs some tips in arranging documents for the K1 interview..here is the link...

http://www.visajourn...showtopic=34680

(F)



Sheriff Uling, your sense of humor really cracks me up. I think I figured out what Negoy means but I'm not writing it here. Other terms of endearment that we Flips (Filipinos) use are "Nog-Nog" (my favorite), "Egoy", "Nogie Boy", and now "Uling". :lol:


:D

Hi! I had the unbelivable luck of having the strongest typhoon to hit Manila in 11yrs on my interview day. :blink:

My fiance and I went there yesterday, the 28th, for my interview and they told us to come back today. When we came back this morning, the guards told us to call the 1-909 number to get our new appointment date. According to the guard, the embassy's computers got damaged during the typhoon. :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying: :angry:

I got rescheduled for Oct. 11. :clock:


sorry for the delay...Milenyo is so bad! :(
jo&johnMalePhilippines2006-09-29 05:44:00
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Any one else whose timeline may be missing? Just give me a yell.



Hi PW,

the following are missing:

ronmay..........08-28-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-75xxxx
ellmoi..........09-17-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-762xxx
RiggerAF........09-04-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-764xxx

(F)
jo&johnMalePhilippines2006-09-28 21:03:00
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still waiting for nvc



ditto...wondering where the approved case is...still at uscis or unopened at nvc...or where in between...john sent an email yesterday at NVC...I also sent one this morning... (F)



we got an email response from NVC today, thanks God!...email date is Tue, 26 Sep 2006 20:14:28 -0400...our case has been forwarded to the US Embassy in Manila..

Case Number ....MNL2006764xxx

:D (F)
jo&johnMalePhilippines2006-09-26 19:53:00
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PW, can you update my record? We are making progress :dance:
Robhankins......09-01-06...09-22-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-761xxx



This is nice, Rob...we are happy for you...we pray NVC gets ours too within the week...Good luck and Godspeed! (F)
jo&johnMalePhilippines2006-09-24 22:46:00
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Hello to all the Manila Visa Journeyers,

Glad to become a part of this forum. I know everyone will be surprised as to why I have been on AR for quite a while now. I know, I know it is very frustrating. :crying: Well, I had a brief story on here before but it was also archived and now missing. Anyway here is my timeline:

K-1 Visa
Names: Melanie (Philippines) and Dave (North Carolina)
Service Center : Texas Service Center
Case Number: MNL2004704...
I-129F Sent : 2004-05-24
I-129F NOA1 : 2004-06-02
I-129F NOA2 : 2004-07-15
NVC Received : 2004-07-22
NVC Left : 2004-07-28
Consulate Received : 2004-08-07
Packet 3 Received : 2004-08-18
Packet 3 Sent : 2004-09-24
Packet 4 Received : 2004-08-18
Interview Date : 2004-10-08
Status: Placed Under Admin review after October 8, 2004 Interview
Last Visit at the Embassy: June 7, 2005 - FBI Fingerprinting

... Still waiting up to now

Good luck everyone and GOD bless.


Melanie




AFTER THE EMBASSY'S REQUEST TO RENEW MY NBI CLEARANCE AND MEDICAL REPORT WHICH I SUBMITTED LAST SEPTEMBER 7, 2006, HERE IS THE BEST GOOD NEWS I EVER HAD. FOR EVERYONE OF YOU WHO ARE STILL HOPELESSLY WAITING FOR YOUR VISA... FINALLY AFTER 2 YEARS AND 3 MONTHS OF WAITING, LAST SEPTEMBER 12, 2006, TO MY SURPRISE, MY VISA WAS DELIVERED TO ME BY DELBROS. THANK GOD, THANK GOD! YEHEY!!! I AM GOING HOME TO MY LOVEYDOVEY. :dance: :dance: :dance:


NOW I WISH THE BEST OF LUCK TO ALL OF YOU. MY PRAYERS ARE ALL YOURS. :)


GOD BLESS AND TAKE CARE EVERYONE. KISSES AND HUGS.


We are very happy for you! Good luck and Godspeed! (F)

Edited by jo&john, 24 September 2006 - 07:24 AM.

jo&johnMalePhilippines2006-09-24 07:24:00
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still waiting for nvc



ditto...wondering where the approved case is...still at uscis or unopened at nvc...or where in between...john sent an email yesterday at NVC...I also sent one this morning... (F)
jo&johnMalePhilippines2006-09-24 00:25:00
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Phil-Am POST K1 NOA2 Info…

(1). The National Visa Center (NVC) number is within my signature. NVC assigns your case number once your case is approved (NOA2). They also may perform a preliminary background check from what I’ve read then forwards your package/case to the Manila Embassy. This process usually takes anywhere from 14 – 30 days.

(2). Packet 4 (Manila Embassy) link is within my signature (acquired from the Manila Embassy website which gives directions on what documents are required by the beneficiary for the visa interview). The Manila Embassy number is within my signature. NOTE: If you dial 0 for the operator, ask for the Immigrant Visa Unit. The average interview is assigned approximately 120 – 150 days from the receipt of your package from the NVC.

(3).The Department of State (DOS) number is within my signature. After your case is approved (NOA2) and reaches the Manila Embassy, you may call DOS instead on the Manila Embassy to obtain status of your case and make inquiries concerning your interview date. NOTE: DOS has no direct participation in the K1 process.

(4). St. Luke’s Extension Clinic (SLEC) information is within my signature. SLEC is where the beneficiary goes to take the medical exam and vaccination. The process takes two days. Day 1 is the medical exam and Day 2 is the vaccination.

(5). CFO Guidance and Counseling Seminars are held in Manila and Cebu, with the corresponding links within my signature. The beneficiary may attend whichever location is more convenient. "Per Republic Act 8239 and Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Order 28-94, Filipinos proceeding abroad as fiancé(e)s and spouses of foreign nationals are required to attend the CFO's guidance and counseling programs... " For more info (CLICK HERE). NOTE: As far as I know, this requirement is not stated within the K1 packet. However, the beneficiary can NOT travel without receiving the Guidance and Counseling Certificate and subsequent CFO stamp on the visa.

(6). The I-94 Arrival / Departure Form is within my signature. Foreigners (beneficiaries) complete the I-94 and the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer stamps the applicant’s arrival and departure portions at the Port of Entry (POE) when entering the States. You will need this for the Adjustment of Status process. NOTE: Even though it’s simple, I have supplied this so you will know what it looks like and what is required to be filled out.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

NOTE: Please let me know if there are any suggestions or updates.


Excellent, Uling! We think you deserve a gold medal not just the sheriff's badge! :thumbs:

(F)
jo&johnMalePhilippines2006-09-18 18:27:00
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HELP...

Below is an email that I have passed on to a few of our Phil-Am families that have recently received their NOA2s. Do you think it's way off base? What could be added to improve this information?

(1). The National Visa Center (NVC) number is within my signature. NVC assigns your case number once your case is approved (NOA2). They also may perform a preliminary background check from what I’ve read then forwards your package/case to the Manila Embassy. This process usually takes anywhere from 14 – 30 days.
(2). Packet 4 (Manila Embassy) link is within my signature (acquired from the Manila Embassy website which gives directions on what documents are required by the beneficiary for the visa interview). The Manila Embassy number is within my signature. NOTE: If you dial 0 for the operator, ask for the Immigrant Visa Unit. The average interview is assigned approximately 120 – 150 days from the receipt of your package from the NVC.
(3).The Department of State (DOS) number is within my signature. After your case is approved (NOA2) and reaches the Manila Embassy, you may call DOS instead on the Manila Embassy to obtain status of your case and make inquiries concerning your interview date. NOTE: DOS has no direct participation in the K1 process.
(4). St. Luke’s Extension Clinic (SLEC) information is within my signature. SLEC is where the beneficiary goes to take the medical exam and vaccination. The process takes two days. Day 1 is the medical exam and Day 2 is the vaccination.
(5). The I-94 Arrival / Departure Form is within my signature. Foreigners (beneficiaries) complete the I-94 and the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer stamps the applicant’s arrival and departure portions at the Port of Entry (POE) when entering the States. You will need this for the Adjustment of Status process.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling


Hi Uling,

Please add the link to the CFO Guidance and Counseling Seminars:(Fiance/e's need a CFO Registration Sticker pasted in their passports for Immigration to allow them to leave the Philippines)

(Guidance and Counseling Requirements and Schedules for Filipino Spouses and Other Partners of Foreign Nationals) in Manila and Cebu (wherever it's convenient for the applicant):

http://www.cfo.gov.ph/fs_manila.htm (MANILA)

http://www.cfo.gov.ph/fs_cebu.htm (CEBU)

CFO Guidance and Counseling Program Flowchart of Operations: http://www.cfo.gov.ph/GCflowchart.pdf

God bless! (F)
jo&johnMalePhilippines2006-09-17 20:19:00
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Patienly[/b] Waiting”. That’s not me, PatientlyWaiting of Manila. So now we have a PW-Manila and a PW-Mexico. Nabiktima si Luz hehehe.

She got her NOA2 already whereas me, I’m still as usual, patiently waiting.


:blush: haha..Sorry about that haha.. :lol: I post my messages before i saw that it is another patiently waiting(mexico)maybe that is a premonition that u will have your approval soon(palusot pa eh) :lol: I hope you will get yours ,pray for that! (F)
Thank you guys /gals for all the advice and information!


:huh: ibang Patiently Waiting pala yun??? I posted my greetings with the PW (Manila) in mind...sus... :lol: anyways, yours is coming PW! :yes: Godspeed!

Jo (F)
jo&johnMalePhilippines2006-09-16 03:46:00
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Jo&john, Rob, Iniibig ko si Luz, Gobdogman, your Manila case numbers please.


Approved NOA2 has not reached NVC yet :unsure: ...still waiting. :(

(F)
jo&johnMalePhilippines2006-09-15 06:11:00
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just an update....

we've been approved! :dance:

i will have more details later. right now, he's sleeping and resting (had no sleep the night before his interview.)

he mentioned that the Filipina interviewer ask for the basic questions and was focusing on the pictures and letters/emails...and did not ask for a lot of documents that he had (not even phone records, joint bank account records, etc.)

the CO only ask the basics too and then they talked about the pictures and where in the Philippines that resort that we went to.

thanks for all y'all's help. i know for sure it won't have gone this smoothly without this forum...specifically this thread.

tc!!!


We are happy for you...God bless! (F)
jo&johnMalePhilippines2006-09-14 14:03:00
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Subject: Happy Anniversary

Our Manila thread has been around since September 2005 (if my memory serves me right). There was a first thread that went missing after the “ VJ crash”. Windchaser started this new thread in January.

One year and 98 pages later, we’re still going strong. Under the “Foreign Embassy Forum”, we have the highest number of views at more than 58,000. I believe that’s one of the highest, if not the highest, number of views in VJ. Wow!

I’m proud and happy to note that in our little corner here, not once did anyone attempt to judge, demean, “flame” or name-call another person. We are tolerant and appreciative of each other’s differences and have always shown respect towards one another. We help one another by sharing our own experiences. There’s lots of giving and sharing going on around here.

So, on the occasion of our first year anniversary, here’s a toast to us, the Fil-Am couples! I’m so proud of us!

Mabuhay and cheers!



Mabuhay to Fil-Am couples! :thumbs:
jo&johnMalePhilippines2006-09-14 06:50:00
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Did anyone had an experience wherein, at the level of the NVC, a request was made to expedite the case and NVC sort of gave some instructions to the consulate to grant an early interview appointment? :innocent: :whistle: :lol: Keeping our hopes high! :blush:

NVC schedules the interview but the decision to grant early interview is made at the embassy level. As soon as NVC schedules you, submit the Early Interview Request to the embassy immediately. Don't worry, I'm sure your case will be prioritized because of the age-out. Make sure your documents are all in order according to the list in our guides.


Cheers,
PW



This is very encouraging...thanks for lifting up my spirits, PW! God bless you! (F)
jo&johnMalePhilippines2006-09-08 05:26:00
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jo&john,

This is what the embassy website say:

http://usembassy.sta...1/wwwh3219.html
Applicants who are turning 21 years of age must notify the Embassy in a timely manner (at least three months before turning 21) about their “aging-out” situation. An applicant, if petitioned under a visa category that classifies the applicant as a “child”, becomes ineligible for the visa once he/she turns 21 years old. A new petition will have to be filed on his/her behalf. If the Embassy is alerted of an “aging out” situation and if visa numbers are available for the applicant’s use, the visa processing may be expedited to ensure that the applicant is able to depart before turning 21. The Embassy will not be able to assist in aging-out situations when cases have priority dates that are not yet current.

For instructions in requesting early appointment
http://usembassy.sta...1/wwwhni20.html

Updated to add jo&john.

Legend:
OK - Visa approved
AR - Admin Review/Add'l Docs Required
ME - Military Expedite

Name..............NOA2.....MNL REC’D...PACKET...INTERVIEW...MNL CASE#...STATUS...VISA IN HAND

K1 LIST
Windchaser......08-29-05...09-27-05...07-25-06...09-01-06...2005-756xxx...OK.....
djcess..........03-10-06...03-24-06...xx-xx-xx...08-09-06...2006-579xxx...OK.....08-19-06 (10 days)
Rustyash........03-07-06...03-29-06...06-08-96...08-09-06...2006-580xxx...OK.....
davidg..........04-20-06...05-13-06...xx-xx-xx...09-11-06...2006-625xxx
titakey.........04-23-06...05-22-06...xx-xx-xx...09-22-06...2006-635xxx
Audrey&Romy.....05-01-06...05-22-06...07-13-06...09-22-06...2006-635xxx
randyandrechie..05-01-06...06-05-06...07-13-06...09-20-06...2006-635xxx
mychelle........05-03-06...05-31-06...07-06-06...09-14-06...2006-639xxx
annie19.........05-09-06...05-22-06...xx-xx-xx...09-21-06...2006-635xxx
danlet..........05-12-06...05-31-06...06-27-06...08-10-06...2006-xxxxxx...OK.....08-17-06 (7 days)
Tomnjas.........05-23-06...06-14-06...07-11-06...09-28-06...2006-656xxx
sillygirl.......05-17-06...06-14-06...06-29-06...09-28-06...2006-657xxx
Brittaniquec....05-25-06...06-20-06...07-10-06...08-08-06...2006-660xxx...OK.....08-14-06 (6 days)
kevlar_kev......06-30-06...07-18-06...07-27-06...10-05-06...2006-691xxx
YnaYeBa0808.....07-24-06...08-10-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-712xxx
Keith88gt.......07-24-06...08-04-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-xxxxxx
Uling...........07-31-06...08-08-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-712xxx
Ara&Ken.........07-31-06...08-24-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-719xxx
Karel...........08-01-06...08-22-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-719xxx
shimmy..........08-01-06...08-23-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-723xxx
lovebug.........08-12-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-xxxxxx
Elizabeth.......08-15-06...08-24-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-729xxx
jo&john.........08-30-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-xxxxxx
Robhankins......09-01-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-xxxxxx

K3 LIST
sweety_33.......04-11-06...04-25-06...xx-xx-xx...08-24-06...2006-608xxx...OK.....08-30-06 (6 days)
phirephly.......05-08-06...05-23-06...07-01-06...09-21-06...2006-635xxx

IR-1/CR-1
jpg.............08-15-05...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...07-17-06...2005-xxxxxx...OK.....
JoelAndAnalyn...12-29-05...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...09-25-06...2006-510xxx
Shortie81.......02-03-06...05-16-06...05-28-06...06-07-06...2006-544xxx...OK-ME...06-14-06 (7 days)
Biancashey......03-09-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-576xxx
phirephly.......05-02-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-642xxx
jazzy...........08-03-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-729xxx


Thanks PatientlyWaiting for sending the links. My fiance made a phone call to NVC and was able to talk to a live person (female). According to John, she seems to be nice and accommodating. She said that our approved petition from USCIS has not yet reached NVC yet. She also said that the petitions are being expedited at USCIS. This is good news for everyone especially for those waiting for their NOA2. She also said that they don't process the papers at NVC but as soon as they get the approved petitions, they send them immediately to the intended consulate. John intends to call them again to follow-up. We hope they get our approved petition soon and further expedite the process.

So, we have to wait for our case to reach the Embassy in Manila for us to request for Early appointment. And when will that be matters a lot. Time is running out.

Did anyone had an experience wherein, at the level of the NVC, a request was made to expedite the case and NVC sort of gave some instructions to the consulate to grant an early interview appointment? :innocent: :whistle: :lol: Keeping our hopes high! :blush:
jo&johnMalePhilippines2006-09-07 23:15:00
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There's currently a 120-day wait for interview date from embassy receipt date. Your fiancee should get a January interview or if she's lucky, a late December interview.

Good luck!


We are only a day ahead of NOA2 approval (8/30) to robhankins (9/01). We received our physical NOA2 through snail mail (9/05) but no communication yet from NVC. What really worries us is the 120-day wait time for interview date from embassy recepit date because my daughter (K2) will turn 21 on January 06, 2007! We have sent an email yesterday to NVC (gave them our USCIS Case Receipt No.) relative to this concern. One hundred twenty-one (121) days from now, my daughter will be 21! We pray that they expedite our case.

1. Does NVC/Manila Embassy give early appointment dates because of this (K2 aging out)?
2. In case we got our visas before she turns 21 and we flew to the u.s. but she turns 21 before John and I get married, what will happen to the K2?
3. In case she turns 21 before the interview (God forbids), what are the implications?

Anybody who would like to shed some light on this? The long annulment process had delayed the filing of our I-129F and made impossible for my eldest to be included in the petition. He turned 21 during the annulment process. So, only his 2 sisters are included ( 9 and 20 years old). We pray that NVC will email us back and give us a favorable response. (F)
jo&johnMalePhilippines2006-09-07 06:10:00
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CONGRATS LUISANDLAURA WONDERFUL NEWS TO YOU TOO!!!!!!!! (F)

HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY DANCE EVERYONE :lol:

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Congratulations Laura and Godspeed! (F)

I love that hula dance snz1802! :D
jo&johnMalePhilippines2006-09-27 11:07:00
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jo&johnMalePhilippines2006-09-30 10:40:00
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Hi,

This could have been posted before...but nevertheless, I want to share this with you (Tips in Organizing Your Documents for the Interview..).. I got this from Asawa Forum (I used to visit this site before)

God bless,
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jo&johnMalePhilippines2006-09-29 05:24:00
CanadaInterview Tomorrow!

Well today is the day! I have chained myself to my desk so I don't miss the phone call. :P

Thanks for all the advice on him getting to the airport. I am more nervous about that than him getting the visa. Security check at the airport shouldn't be an issue because he has zero luggage. All he has is the stacks of paperwork that went up with him and his coat. His hotel was too far away for him to be able to leave luggage there after checkout. He is already checked in at the airport with WestJet so hopefully he will make his flight!

I will post as soon as I know something.

Jen



Praying for him... (F)
jo&johnMalePhilippines2006-09-28 08:58:00
Canadajen & darcy?

Taaa daaa! We are back safe and sound in Ohio. :P

He called shortly after I left the office to make my drive to Hamilton, ON to pick him up. They actually had his visa by 1:30 p.m. and he took a cab to the airport to catch his flight. His flight arrived at 12:45 a.m. this morning. We drove to Brantford and got a hotel for a few hours of rest. We got up morning and drove to the Windsor/Detroit crossing. Of course, I stopped in Windsor and hit the slot machines and came out 75 cents ahead. LOL! The border crossing was a breeze. We were there about an hour and everybody there was really nice. There was some drama going on while we were there so it made the wait a little easier. The customs officer that assisted us was so nice and helpful. Darcy got his EAD stamp at the crossing. We were then on our merry way after that.

Sorry it took so long to post!

Jen



Congratulations! Wasn't doubting it...i trust Darcy could get it! :thumbs: :star:
jo&johnMalePhilippines2006-09-29 22:22:00