ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesMy Documents checklist for the interview.... anything I was not able to include?
QUOTE (beng_and_carl @ Jan 21 2008, 11:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Great organization of docs! i'm sure you will pass the visa interview.

just some comments/reminders:

1. paste your pix to the ds forms.
2. make sure that each folder is half an inch thick only and it should be flexible.
3. don't forget to keep/make your Valid ID handy to enter the embassy's premises.
4. for the cover page of each folder, pls include your name as the beneficiary and the name of the petitioner.
5. make sure you have copies of the ALL the documents in your folder. and bring the original documents as well. just give them the photocopies of michelle's tax docs and make the original ones ready.
6. PRAY HARD!!! take a deep breathe and remove all your worries and fears before entering the room of the consul.

i'm sure you will really make it, kuya patrick!

go go go!!! yebah! hahaha...

God bless...


MARAMING SALAMAT!! MALIGAYANG PAGLALAKBAY!!! good.gif

QUOTE (vsmtghdy @ Jan 21 2008, 06:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Looks like you are well covered with your documents. Good Luck with your interview!



THANKS!! GOD BLESS, star_smile.gif
Eternal LoveMalePhilippines2008-01-22 09:50:00
PhilippinesMy Documents checklist for the interview.... anything I was not able to include?
QUOTE (David-Mae Forever @ Jan 21 2008, 04:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Looks good to me! You did a wonderful job organizing everything. Just an addition, you might want to make sure you have a valid ID because if I remember it correctly, the guard will ask for one along with the appointment letter upon entering USEM.

Good luck on the interview!

--Mae



thank you so much!!! God bless star_smile.gif
Eternal LoveMalePhilippines2008-01-22 09:46:00
PhilippinesMy Documents checklist for the interview.... anything I was not able to include?
star_smile.gif haaaaaaaaaaaay, finally I am done organizing my documents for the visa interview!!! ( Please help me, God!!! )
  • IDENTIFICATION PAPERS ( compiled in L- type folders, overlapping)
1. Appointment Letter

2. DS FORMS ( 2 sets of DS-156 w passport pic/157 & 1 DS 156-K

3. NSO BIRTH CERTIFICATE

4. NSO CENOMAR

5. NBI CLEARANCE

Ø the following files are organized with the use of clear books ( plastic separates)

  • EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT DOCUMENTS
    • NOTARIZED AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT
    • EMPLOYMENT LETTERS
i. Sponsor –Michelle Cruz Ventura

ii. Co- Sponsor – Emma Cruz ( Michelle's Mom )



    • BANK STATEMENTS
Eternal LoveMalePhilippines2008-01-21 11:23:00
Philippineslearn how to speak Spanish
QUOTE (ronmay @ Jan 30 2008, 12:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (djturbo @ Jan 29 2008, 09:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Eternal Love @ Jan 29 2008, 09:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
rose.gif rose.gif rose.gif Mensaje por mi amor:
Te amo con todo mi corazon heart.gif ! Te extrano mucho! wink.gif



Uhhh, Mira que lindo eres. Yo tambien quiero dar le el mismo Mesaje a mi Esposa. Pero con mas AMOR hehe!! heart.gif heart.gif



ahem... what??? lol unsure.gif stop talking gibberish laughing.gif



I am pretty sure this is what people around us feel when we speak Tagalog kicking.gif
Eternal LoveMalePhilippines2008-01-30 22:10:00
Philippineslearn how to speak Spanish
Actually, I'm a filipina (I am the sponsor I should say, coz everyone thinks I'm the beneficiary) who migrated here in FL about 14 years ago. Having lived in Miami, I have learned a little bit of Spanish. I can actually make conversation and I understand most of it now. It definitely helps (especially if your in-laws only speaks Spanish). I had previous experience with that with my previous relationshipS. Spanish is very close to our language, Tagalog. It's fairly easy to learn but the best way to learn is to be able to pratice it...so have your husband talk to you in spanish once in a while.

By the way, there are many available learning CDs and even videos that you can use to help you learn. Goodluck learning:)


rose.gif rose.gif rose.gif Mensaje por mi amor:
Te amo con todo mi corazon heart.gif ! Te extrano mucho! wink.gif
Eternal LoveMalePhilippines2008-01-29 22:18:00
PhilippinesMAY I KNOW WHO HAS CASE NUMBER 2007820XXX?
We finally got the interview... YAY!!!!

rose.gif medical - January 30
heart.gif interview - February 7

kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
Eternal LoveMalePhilippines2007-12-20 13:53:00
PhilippinesMAY I KNOW WHO HAS CASE NUMBER 2007820XXX?
Actually they received mine on Nov 26th... and I am 820XXX
Eternal LoveMalePhilippines2007-12-16 19:22:00
PhilippinesMAY I KNOW WHO HAS CASE NUMBER 2007820XXX?
QUOTE (honeybear @ Dec 14 2007, 04:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i hope u get your appointment dates soon!!!


congrats honeybear... when did you find out your appt date? still nothing for me...
Eternal LoveMalePhilippines2007-12-14 05:29:00
PhilippinesMAY I KNOW WHO HAS CASE NUMBER 2007820XXX?
So what does this all mean? I am one of the 820xxx without interview... I want a february interview!!! Pray for us good.gif
Eternal LoveMalePhilippines2007-12-13 16:40:00
PhilippinesMAY I KNOW WHO HAS CASE NUMBER 2007820XXX?
QUOTE (mel_keikilani @ Dec 12 2007, 01:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HI VJ members!

may i know members who has their case number 2007820xxx which no schedule yet???? please post so we can track it! thanks!!!!! I'm still hoping to have our interview on 1st wk of february yes.gif ... PLEASE HELP US LORD! innocent.gif



seems like it's just the two of us!!!!!!!!!!! I'm about to screammmmmmmmm!!!! i am so frustrated with the wait....


Michelle
Eternal LoveMalePhilippines2007-12-12 20:29:00
PhilippinesFEB 7 INTERVIEW
star_smile.gif TO ALL FEBRUARY 7 INTERVIEWEES GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF US!!! GOD BE WITH US smile.gif
Eternal LoveMalePhilippines2008-02-05 01:29:00
PhilippinesFeb 7th... He passed!
QUOTE (Pinaylang @ Feb 7 2008, 12:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations! dancin5hr.gif



good.gif SURE!!! I POST MY INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE. JUST LOOK AT THE NEWEST TOPIC I HAVE.
Eternal LoveMalePhilippines2008-02-07 08:54:00
PhilippinesFeb 7th... He passed!
Thank you all! rose.gif rose.gif rose.gif

When Patrick gets a chance, he will post his experience at USEM asap. But overall, he said that the interview was really easy.

THANKS AGAIN TO EVERYONE and CONGRATS as well to those who passed their interview.

heart.gif Michelle
Eternal LoveMalePhilippines2008-02-07 06:26:00
PhilippinesFeb 7th... He passed!
Yes yes yes yes yes yes!

Happy dance kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

Thanks for all your help!

rose.gif Michelle heart.gif Patrick rose.gif
Eternal LoveMalePhilippines2008-02-06 23:21:00
PhilippinesMY INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE
QUOTE (djturbo @ Feb 7 2008, 08:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Eternal Love @ Feb 7 2008, 07:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
star_smile.gif HI TO ALL VJER'S !!! FIRST OF ALL I WANT TO THANK YOU ALL GUYS FOR ALL THE SUPPORT YOU EXTENDED TO US DURING OUR JOURNEY!! PRAISED BE JESUS AND MARY!!! I PASSED MY INTERVIEW!!

I CHECKED-IN AT SOUTHERN CROSS HOTEL LAST NIGHT AT 7PM AND HAD MY DINNER AT ROBINSON'S CHOWKING. I SAID MY WEDNESDAY NOVENA INSIDE MY ROOM COZ ERMITA SHRINE IS FULL OF CHURCHGOERS EVEN AT THE CHURCHYARD. I SET MY ALARM AT 3:30 BUT I WAS AHEAD AT 2:30 .SINCE THEN I COULDN'T GET BACK TO SLEEP ANYMORE UNTIL I DECIDED TO TAKE A BATH AND GOT READY FOR THE INTERVIEW.
YES DURING THE PRELIMINARY ROUTINES ( lining up for ticket, etc..) I NEVER KNEW WHAT'S REALLY IN STORE FOR ME ( btw i was with mayeth and marissa fellow vjers ) NOT UNTIL MARISSA WAS CALLED FIRST ( she was 7059, mine is 7058 and mayeth 7057 ) TO WINDOW 24 FOR PRE-SCREENING, AND THERE WE LEARNED HOW THE PROCESS WILL GO ON.

1. it really pays off to follow some tips posted in here: i felt bad that right at the entrance, the first violator of bringing electronic gadget was the accompanying fiance who brought with him a camera, i-pod, cellphone ( only to find out later that his fiancee is incomplete of forms and doesn't have visa pics at hand ), and some of the ladies behind us were still accomplishing some of their forms had not the guard announced to get ready for ds forms to get a queueng ticket at the booth.

2. 9:30> i was the last one to be called from among the three of us ( calling of ticket numbers is randomized and does not strictly follow the order of the queueng ticket ) WINDOW 22: the lady pre-screener was so nice - she first asked for my original love letters ( HUH blink.gif ?), i don't have much of that but i offered my tons of greeting cards and she accepted it, notarized affividavit of support, chatlogs instead of phonebills ( i brought with me my 1 box of globe prepaid cards ) call card bills, tax transcripts, emails, pictures, too bad i was not able to show them our picture book ( it cannot be bent on the slot ), original employment letters, original bank statement.. that's it!!

3. while submitting all the documents she asked me, she started asking my complete name, age, my work: fiancee's name, age, what is she doing in the US and does she still lives with her mom? and what interested her most was how Michelle and I met, since when do I know her, how we communicated for such a long time, etc etc etc.. SHE WAS IN AWE AFTER LISTENING TO MY REVELATIONS!!!

4. after that friendly pre-screening she told to go back to my seat and wait for my name to be flashed again so she could get my fingerprints and not to line up at window 33, i did it after 5 minutes....

5. In about 10 minutes, my number is flashed again and oh my God!! window 30 yes.gif . Marissa was called first then mayeth and my turn. We were almost simultaneous in entering our own cubicles.

6. I waited for about a minute and was able to say APOSTLE'S CREED exactly when the applicant went out of the cubicle. As I was entering the cubicle, the kind consul greeted me and welcomed me to the US embassy and told me to sit down and relax.. after a while he told me to raise my right hand and I swore for the truthfulness of anything i would say and declare to him. I don't know if it's just a coincidence coz he had the same set of questions and again got really interested with how Michelle and I started our relationship as that with the lady in WINDOW 22. And i easily responded to all his questions. He did npot even bother to ask me additional documents that I had although I was showing all to him what I have. he was too busy working on his computer while talking to me and whispering to himself that he got all the info he needed. Then to finalize his interview with me, he verified my finger print using my left thumb ... and that's it!!! 3 minutes is done!!!

7. I was waiting for him to say something if I am approved or not and as he rose up to his seat, he just said "Congrats and we'll see you at the next window !!! and walked away from his seat...... tsk tsk tsk.. i had no opportunity to present my request letter to pick up.... twa's already 10:25 a.m.

8. I went to back to my seat and Marissa was already there, after 3 minutes Mayeth followed. We waited again for our names to be called... i don't know but the two ladies were the first one to be called at window 38. they got their claim stub and all the documents submitted earlier. After 3 more minutes my name was called and I tried to present my request letter there to the Filipino rep but she turned me down and asked her if I could still go back to the consul but she said I can't. And so I settled for DELROS DELIVERY...

9. God, please help me once again to have my visa and passport before my flight on the 15th!!! AMEN.

10. The three of us treated ourselves with a lunch at Chowking - with my ultimate LOMI!!! SARAP!!! yes.gif


sad.gif Some say it's tough during the interview date, yes it is!! But what makes it tough is that when you have not enough documents to show ( it's better to have or complete them rather than to scratch your head coz you don't have such ) especially that we are in a case-to-case basis., that of having co-sponsors, divorced fiance/fiancee....etc..

star_smile.gif One thing more, you should internalize all your answers feeling the genuiness of your love and truthfulness of your promises and vow to your fiance/fiancee..... and you can easily respond to the pre-screener and consul.

That's my experience for the day and after the lunch upon chacking-out at the hotel i called on Michelle to tell the good news as I was signing to YM on the internet shop beside the hotel. heart.gif


WOW and congratz again! Thank you for sharing!! good.gif


IT'S MY PLEASURE , THANKS TOOO AND GOOD LUCK.. YOU MUST BE LUCKY COZ IT'S ON THE HAPPY HEARTS DAY!!
Eternal LoveMalePhilippines2008-02-07 09:31:00
PhilippinesMY INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE
QUOTE (mikeandlani @ Feb 7 2008, 09:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

...hope you get your visa soon enough and have a safe trip to the US. good.gif



THANK YOU!! star_smile.gif I JUST REALLY HOPE THAT MY VISA WILL ARRIVE SOON!!
Eternal LoveMalePhilippines2008-02-07 09:23:00
PhilippinesMY INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE
QUOTE (Eternal Love @ Feb 7 2008, 08:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
star_smile.gif HI TO ALL VJER'S !!! FIRST OF ALL I WANT TO THANK YOU ALL GUYS FOR ALL THE SUPPORT YOU EXTENDED TO US DURING OUR JOURNEY!! PRAISED BE JESUS AND MARY!!! I PASSED MY INTERVIEW!!

I CHECKED-IN AT SOUTHERN CROSS HOTEL LAST NIGHT AT 7PM AND HAD MY DINNER AT ROBINSON'S CHOWKING. I SAID MY WEDNESDAY NOVENA INSIDE MY ROOM COZ ERMITA SHRINE IS FULL OF CHURCHGOERS EVEN AT THE CHURCHYARD. I SET MY ALARM AT 3:30 BUT I WAS AHEAD AT 2:30 .SINCE THEN I COULDN'T GET BACK TO SLEEP ANYMORE UNTIL I DECIDED TO TAKE A BATH AND GOT READY FOR THE INTERVIEW.
YES DURING THE PRELIMINARY ROUTINES ( lining up for ticket, etc..) I NEVER KNEW WHAT'S REALLY IN STORE FOR ME ( btw i was with mayeth and marissa fellow vjers ) NOT UNTIL MARISSA WAS CALLED FIRST ( she was 7059, mine is 7058 and mayeth 7057 ) TO WINDOW 24 FOR PRE-SCREENING, AND THERE WE LEARNED HOW THE PROCESS WILL GO ON.

1. it really pays off to follow some tips posted in here: i felt bad that right at the entrance, the first violator of bringing electronic gadget was the accompanying fiance who brought with him a camera, i-pod, cellphone ( only to find out later that his fiancee is incomplete of forms and doesn't have visa pics at hand ), and some of the ladies behind us were still accomplishing some of their forms had not the guard announced to get ready for ds forms to get a queueng ticket at the booth.

2. 9:30> i was the last one to be called from among the three of us ( calling of ticket numbers is randomized and does not strictly follow the order of the queueng ticket ) WINDOW 22: the lady pre-screener was so nice - she first asked for my original love letters ( HUH blink.gif ?), i don't have much of that but i offered my tons of greeting cards and she accepted it, notarized affividavit of support, chatlogs instead of phonebills ( i brought with me my 1 box of globe prepaid cards ) call card bills, tax transcripts, emails, pictures, too bad i was not able to show them our picture book ( it cannot be bent on the slot ), original employment letters, original bank statement.. that's it!!

3. while submitting all the documents she asked me, she started asking my complete name, age, my work: fiancee's name, age, what is she doing in the US and does she still lives with her mom? and what interested her most was how Michelle and I met, since when do I know her, how we communicated for such a long time, etc etc etc.. SHE WAS IN AWE AFTER LISTENING TO MY REVELATIONS!!!

4. after that friendly pre-screening she told to go back to my seat and wait for my name to be flashed again so she could get my fingerprints and not to line up at window 33, i did it after 5 minutes....

5. In about 10 minutes, my number is flashed again and oh my God!! window 30 yes.gif . Marissa was called first then mayeth and my turn. We were almost simultaneous in entering our own cubicles.

6. I waited for about a minute and was able to say APOSTLE'S CREED exactly when the applicant went out of the cubicle. As I was entering the cubicle, the kind consul greeted me and welcomed me to the US embassy and told me to sit down and relax.. after a while he told me to raise my right hand and I swore for the truthfulness of anything i would say and declare to him. I don't know if it's just a coincidence coz he had the same set of questions and again got really interested with how Michelle and I started our relationship as that with the lady in WINDOW 22. And i easily responded to all his questions. He did npot even bother to ask me additional documents that I had although I was showing all to him what I have. he was too busy working on his computer while talking to me and whispering to himself that he got all the info he needed. Then to finalize his interview with me, he verified my finger print using my left thumb ... and that's it!!! 3 minutes is done!!!

7. I was waiting for him to say something if I am approved or not and as he rose up to his seat, he just said "Congrats and we'll see you at the next window !!! and walked away from his seat...... tsk tsk tsk.. i had no opportunity to present my request letter to pick up.... twa's already 10:25 a.m.

8. I went to back to my seat and Marissa was already there, after 3 minutes Mayeth followed. We waited again for our names to be called... i don't know but the two ladies were the first one to be called at window 38. they got their claim stub and all the documents submitted earlier. After 3 more minutes my name was called and I tried to present my request letter there to the Filipino rep but she turned me down and asked her if I could still go back to the consul but she said I can't. And so I settled for DELROS DELIVERY...

9. God, please help me once again to have my visa and passport before my flight on the 15th!!! AMEN.

10. The three of us treated ourselves with a lunch at Chowking - with my ultimate LOMI!!! SARAP!!! yes.gif


sad.gif Some say it's tough during the interview date, yes it is!! But what makes it tough is that when you have not enough documents to show ( it's better to have or complete them rather than to scratch your head coz you don't have such ) especially that we are in a case-to-case basis., that of having co-sponsors, divorced fiance/fiancee....etc..

star_smile.gif One thing more, you should internalize all your answers feeling the genuiness of your love and truthfulness of your promises and vow to your fiance/fiancee..... and you can easily respond to the pre-screener and consul.

That's my experience for the day and after the lunch upon chacking-out at the hotel i called on Michelle to tell the good news as I was signing to YM on the internet shop beside the hotel. heart.gif


IT'S MY PLEASURE , THANKS TOOO AND GOOD LUCK.. YOU MUST BE LUCKY COZ IT'S ON THE HAPPY HEARTS DAY!!
Eternal LoveMalePhilippines2008-02-07 09:01:00
PhilippinesMY INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE
star_smile.gif HI TO ALL VJER'S !!! FIRST OF ALL I WANT TO THANK YOU ALL GUYS FOR ALL THE SUPPORT YOU EXTENDED TO US DURING OUR JOURNEY!! PRAISED BE JESUS AND MARY!!! I PASSED MY INTERVIEW!!

I CHECKED-IN AT SOUTHERN CROSS HOTEL LAST NIGHT AT 7PM AND HAD MY DINNER AT ROBINSON'S CHOWKING. I SAID MY WEDNESDAY NOVENA INSIDE MY ROOM COZ ERMITA SHRINE IS FULL OF CHURCHGOERS EVEN AT THE CHURCHYARD. I SET MY ALARM AT 3:30 BUT I WAS AHEAD AT 2:30 .SINCE THEN I COULDN'T GET BACK TO SLEEP ANYMORE UNTIL I DECIDED TO TAKE A BATH AND GOT READY FOR THE INTERVIEW.
YES DURING THE PRELIMINARY ROUTINES ( lining up for ticket, etc..) I NEVER KNEW WHAT'S REALLY IN STORE FOR ME ( btw i was with mayeth and marissa fellow vjers ) NOT UNTIL MARISSA WAS CALLED FIRST ( she was 7059, mine is 7058 and mayeth 7057 ) TO WINDOW 24 FOR PRE-SCREENING, AND THERE WE LEARNED HOW THE PROCESS WILL GO ON.

1. it really pays off to follow some tips posted in here: i felt bad that right at the entrance, the first violator of bringing electronic gadget was the accompanying fiance who brought with him a camera, i-pod, cellphone ( only to find out later that his fiancee is incomplete of forms and doesn't have visa pics at hand ), and some of the ladies behind us were still accomplishing some of their forms had not the guard announced to get ready for ds forms to get a queueng ticket at the booth.

2. 9:30> i was the last one to be called from among the three of us ( calling of ticket numbers is randomized and does not strictly follow the order of the queueng ticket ) WINDOW 22: the lady pre-screener was so nice - she first asked for my original love letters ( HUH blink.gif ?), i don't have much of that but i offered my tons of greeting cards and she accepted it, notarized affividavit of support, chatlogs instead of phonebills ( i brought with me my 1 box of globe prepaid cards ) call card bills, tax transcripts, emails, pictures, too bad i was not able to show them our picture book ( it cannot be bent on the slot ), original employment letters, original bank statement.. that's it!!

3. while submitting all the documents she asked me, she started asking my complete name, age, my work: fiancee's name, age, what is she doing in the US and does she still lives with her mom? and what interested her most was how Michelle and I met, since when do I know her, how we communicated for such a long time, etc etc etc.. SHE WAS IN AWE AFTER LISTENING TO MY REVELATIONS!!!

4. after that friendly pre-screening she told to go back to my seat and wait for my name to be flashed again so she could get my fingerprints and not to line up at window 33, i did it after 5 minutes....

5. In about 10 minutes, my number is flashed again and oh my God!! window 30 yes.gif . Marissa was called first then mayeth and my turn. We were almost simultaneous in entering our own cubicles.

6. I waited for about a minute and was able to say APOSTLE'S CREED exactly when the applicant went out of the cubicle. As I was entering the cubicle, the kind consul greeted me and welcomed me to the US embassy and told me to sit down and relax.. after a while he told me to raise my right hand and I swore for the truthfulness of anything i would say and declare to him. I don't know if it's just a coincidence coz he had the same set of questions and again got really interested with how Michelle and I started our relationship as that with the lady in WINDOW 22. And i easily responded to all his questions. He did npot even bother to ask me additional documents that I had although I was showing all to him what I have. he was too busy working on his computer while talking to me and whispering to himself that he got all the info he needed. Then to finalize his interview with me, he verified my finger print using my left thumb ... and that's it!!! 3 minutes is done!!!

7. I was waiting for him to say something if I am approved or not and as he rose up to his seat, he just said "Congrats and we'll see you at the next window !!! and walked away from his seat...... tsk tsk tsk.. i had no opportunity to present my request letter to pick up.... twa's already 10:25 a.m.

8. I went to back to my seat and Marissa was already there, after 3 minutes Mayeth followed. We waited again for our names to be called... i don't know but the two ladies were the first one to be called at window 38. they got their claim stub and all the documents submitted earlier. After 3 more minutes my name was called and I tried to present my request letter there to the Filipino rep but she turned me down and asked her if I could still go back to the consul but she said I can't. And so I settled for DELROS DELIVERY...

9. God, please help me once again to have my visa and passport before my flight on the 15th!!! AMEN.

10. The three of us treated ourselves with a lunch at Chowking - with my ultimate LOMI!!! SARAP!!! yes.gif


sad.gif Some say it's tough during the interview date, yes it is!! But what makes it tough is that when you have not enough documents to show ( it's better to have or complete them rather than to scratch your head coz you don't have such ) especially that we are in a case-to-case basis., that of having co-sponsors, divorced fiance/fiancee....etc..

star_smile.gif One thing more, you should internalize all your answers feeling the genuiness of your love and truthfulness of your promises and vow to your fiance/fiancee..... and you can easily respond to the pre-screener and consul.

That's my experience for the day and after the lunch upon chacking-out at the hotel i called on Michelle to tell the good news as I was signing to YM on the internet shop beside the hotel. heart.gif
Eternal LoveMalePhilippines2008-02-07 08:45:00
PhilippinesMemoirs of a USC (Feb 7th interview and approval)
Great post ! Really funny! smile.gif CONGRATS!
Eternal LoveMalePhilippines2008-02-08 09:35:00
Philippinesanyone february rcv their visa yet???
QUOTE (mel_keikilani @ Feb 12 2008, 04:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello VJERS..... anyone receive their visa???


Hi Mel,
Pat got his today!!! Yay! His flight is this Friday!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

smile.gif Michelle
Eternal LoveMalePhilippines2008-02-12 08:48:00
PhilippinesFINALLY I AM HERE IN FLORIDA......
QUOTE (chuck_n_rose @ Feb 18 2008, 12:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congrats- How do you like the weather there?
Can you believe it's finally over?



oh, the weather is good it's like the Philippines, it's a bit colder though... no noise, good neighborhood, serene environment, no pollution..... good.gif
Eternal LoveMalePhilippines2008-02-19 09:20:00
PhilippinesFINALLY I AM HERE IN FLORIDA......
star_smile.gif I am finally here with the love of my life! Thanks for all who supported us. Visajourney truly made our dream come true...to be with each other! Thanks to everyone! and goodluck to those of you who just started your journey!
Eternal LoveMalePhilippines2008-02-17 21:53:00
PhilippinesCONGRATULATIONS TO THOSE APPROVED ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008 INTERVIEW
QUOTE (Woody and H @ Feb 8 2008, 06:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Had my interview yesterday and i passed it!!! eeehhaaa...It felt so good to be congratulated and welcomed to the U.S.A. by the consul..It wasn't really hard after all..Thanks to VJ family..I owe this to you as well!

I was already at the embassy at around four in the morning.At around five we were guided to sit on those benches at the waiting shed after showing the guard our appointment letter and a valid I.D. I think it was at around six past when we were allowed to enter the building and were seated on those blue chairs.An employee then told us to prepare our DS forms and appointment letter as well and to wait till its our turn to show those forms and get our number..My number was 7024.

Numbers aren't called in order but randomly..My number got called first and I was assigned to window 21.She only took my authenticated Birth Certificate and my NBI Clearance..I was only asked a few questions like:

How many times did he visited me?
When and how long did he stayed on each visit?
When was he born?
How many times was he married before?
Why did those marriages ended

She wanted to see some pics of us together and just told me to flip through the pages so i did..She then asked for my for I-134 affidavit of support. I asked her if she needed the income tax returns.. She only took the 2006 and 2007 income tax returns.Then she told me to go back to my sit and wait for my name to be called again and to prepare my pics so i could show it to the CO.

After the biometrics, I went back to my sit and waited.I think it was almost ten when my number flashed on the screen for my CO interview. I was assigned to a very nice lady at window 28.She then told me to take an oath and raise my right hand.She asked me the same Q's the prescreener asked me.After asking me those questions..she took time to read my documents then said ALL MY DOCUMENTS ARE IN ORDER..CONGRATULATIONS! WELCOME TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.. CALIFORNIA IS A VERY NICE PLACE. THE WEATHER OVER THERE IS NOT AS COLD AS THE OTHER STATES.A LOT OF FILIPINOS LIVE THERE TOO SO I AM SURE YOU ARE GOING TO ENJOY YOUR STAY THERE.( WOW!!! ) She then told me to go back to my sit and wait for my name to be called for Delbros.

When my name was called for Delbros i gave the guy my deposit slip for document verification.He took it and put it in a folder together with my thick file..hehehe..and told me to then go to the delbros cashier to pay my visa delivery fee. I paid P1,165 for them to deliver my visa..shocking???..lol..i know..but yet this is how it's done..so no complaints..

I was out of the USE by 11am..thank gawd!Only have to wait for my visa. For all those who passed the interview..CONGRATULATIONS and GOODLUCK!!!



IS IT NOT 165.OO PESOS ONLY? THAT'S WHAT I PAID THE OTHER DAY..
Eternal LoveMalePhilippines2008-02-08 09:41:00
PhilippinesVisa Tracking - Interviewed and Approved on February 2008
Patrick is in Pasig... Delbros texted him at around 4pm and delivery was about 2 hours after!
Eternal LoveMalePhilippines2008-02-12 10:08:00
PhilippinesVisa Tracking - Interviewed and Approved on February 2008
Patrick had interview on Feb 7th and passed. Patrick got his visa today!!!!!!!!!!!! YES YES YES! His flight is this Friday smile.gif
Eternal LoveMalePhilippines2008-02-12 08:50:00
PhilippinesVisa Tracking - Interviewed and Approved on February 2008
Patrick is in Pasig... Delbros texted him at around 4pm and delivery was about 2 hours after!
Eternal LoveMalePhilippines2008-02-12 10:08:00
PhilippinesVisa Tracking - Interviewed and Approved on February 2008
Patrick had interview on Feb 7th and passed. Patrick got his visa today!!!!!!!!!!!! YES YES YES! His flight is this Friday smile.gif
Eternal LoveMalePhilippines2008-02-12 08:50:00
PhilippinesDream faded
Sorry to hear about your situation. As everyone already stated and implied, KEEP the FAITH. With your love for each other, nothing is impossible. This is just a bump in the road. At least, there is treatment for TB and this means that it is still possible for her to be with you. Just be strong (I know it's hard!)...and continually support each other.

I feel really bad for those individuals who confessed about their previous drug use. They are usually denied visa permanently and lose their chance to come to the US. Also, HIV patients. There's no cure...

Goodluck on your journey and with God's help, you will be reunited in no time.

With lots of love,

Michelle and Patrick
Eternal LoveMalePhilippines2008-01-31 19:58:00
PhilippinesFebruary interviews at US Embassy Manila
QUOTE (Tim Y @ Dec 20 2007, 03:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Eternal Love @ Dec 20 2007, 11:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Time for OURS too..finally!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

Medical - Jan 30th good.gif
USEM interview - February 7th! good.gif


Thanks to all for your support!!!! rose.gif rose.gif rose.gif


I am so pleased you two got a Feb interview. I was worried for you

kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif



Oh TimY, you are so sweet! Thanks for your concern...Thanks for your support... I really needed it!

Thanks thanks thanks rose.gif rose.gif rose.gif
Eternal LoveMalePhilippines2007-12-20 15:58:00
PhilippinesFebruary interviews at US Embassy Manila
Time for OURS too..finally!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

Medical - Jan 30th good.gif
USEM interview - February 7th! good.gif


Thanks to all for your support!!!! rose.gif rose.gif rose.gif
Eternal LoveMalePhilippines2007-12-20 13:47:00
PhilippinesFebruary interviews at US Embassy Manila
I just want an opinion...

so I have mnl2007820xxx

I called 2 nights ago and they said, they have received my file on 11/26 but no interview yet. I am getting really frustrated... because mnl2007833xxx even has the scheduled inteview already. I was thinking of calling again tonight and if the lady gives me the same answer, I was going to ask for higher management like supervisor to help me out. Maybe they have more info... what do you guys think? I just don't want them to further delay my interview...your opinion would be greatly appreciated! helpsmilie.gif helpsmilie.gif helpsmilie.gif
Eternal LoveMalePhilippines2007-12-12 11:15:00
PhilippinesFebruary interviews at US Embassy Manila
QUOTE (rlpolo78 @ Dec 11 2007, 01:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (edp333 @ Dec 10 2007, 07:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
updated list

February Interview Schedule-Manila
  1. Tim Y-------------------2-4
  2. Tanjay-----------------2-4
  3. shining_angel----------2-5
  4. bacbac-----------------2-6
  5. captainjeff228---------2-6
  6. Edp333-----------------2-6
  7. raquel1208-------------2-7
  8. iloveyou----------------2-7
  9. mattandsheryl---------2-8
  10. todd1000---------------2-8
  11. pampamilar------------2-8
Congratulations to all!!!!


Okay I did my search again, and the next batch of schedules from MNL2007819XXX and MNL2007820 is already Feb 4, 2008 and Feb 5, 2008 respectively.

Here is the breakdown: 41 interviews for K1 Visa where their Medical is on Jan 28,2008 and Embassy Interview is on Feb 4, 2008, both fall on a Monday. There is one case which falls on January 7 interview (maybe from US Military and has deployment) and then about 15 cases where they have their Embassy interviews on Feb 5, 2008.

For MNL2007820XXX, I found 38 interviews for K1 Visas and 7 K3 Visas and they have their Medical on January 29, 2008 and Embassy Interview on Feb 5, 2008 and both fall on a Tuesday.

So no interviews for nearly a month from the last schedule from MNL2007818XXX case numbers where 2 cases have interviews on Jan 9, 2008 and then there is a big leap of 8 interviews scheduled on Feb 4, 2008. Then I found 2 IR visas, one IR3 visa is scheduled for Embassy on Feb 5,2008 and one IR4 scheduled for Embassy interview on Dec 12,2007.

So based on this, it seems USEM doesnt schedule any interviews after the first week of the month, same thing went for the first batch of Jan interviews.

I have a long way to go if there are a lot of case numbers between 820XXX and 830XX, I might actually be a March interview (I dont even want to think about it) if this pace keeps up. My case is MNL2007833XXX. Any cases from 820XXX to 830XXX, please let me know and post here so we can project the next batch of interviews.

Thanks.




Any idea why I don't have an interview schedule yet and I have 820XXX? Thanks!
Eternal LoveMalePhilippines2007-12-11 20:37:00
PhilippinesFebruary interviews at US Embassy Manila
QUOTE (mel_keikilani @ Dec 10 2007, 01:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (todd1000 @ Dec 10 2007, 12:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
got our date today also feb 8 2008 my number is 2007832




urs is 2007 832? USEM set schedules not in case number basis? hmmmm confuse mine is 2007820 no sked yet...........


I am 2007820 too with no interview date yet... I definitely hope, we are will be 1st week of february too!!!
Eternal LoveMalePhilippines2007-12-10 01:25:00
PhilippinesINTERVIEW QUESTION
hi, there are no definite questions the embassy people ask... for my experience may i refer you to my topic MY INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE... GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS!!
Eternal LoveMalePhilippines2008-04-20 11:41:00
PhilippinesSuch a perfect marriage life!
rose.gif Good to hear smile.gif My family loves my hubby too! My Mom and grandma calls him more than me...hehehe (coz they know that I am so busy). We had a beautiful sunset beach wedding here but we are very much anticipating our wedding in the Philippines that will occur on May 2009! We cannot wait.

Congrats to you as well! good.gif


QUOTE (I luv my chappara @ Jun 6 2008, 10:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
wow congrats smile.gif im happy for u too..

I can say mine is perfect too tongue.gif luv.gif , i feel sincerely loved, im contented, my husband is a good person and his parents too, generous, always makes me laugh, helpful and supportive to me, plus he is cute.,,, eheheh devil.gif and I do love him so much too.. I can't ask for anything else.... star_smile.gif
He is my first love luv.gif and i'm his 1st love too and for sure im his Karma devil.gif

Stay Happy...

Eternal LoveMalePhilippines2008-06-06 21:47:00
PhilippinesSuch a perfect marriage life!
heart.gif Michelle's Post (Petitioner)

I haven't posted for so long because I have been so busy...getting married, graduating professional school, preparing for my boards, working, taking my hubby out, etc...So now, I am posting to update everyone of our journey so far. We got married on March 1st and now everyone asks me how is married life...

My answer is: "PERFECT!" luv.gif

I just love my husband so much! rose.gif rose.gif rose.gif Marrying my childhood crush, my first LOVE...is definitely a dream come true. I am definitely living a fairy tale love story. Since he came, we are just spending as muct time as possible. It can be very busy but we are very lucky to be living near Orlando so whenever we get a chance, we enjoy visiting the theme parks (Disney, Universal, SeaWorld,etc...), watching movies, shopping, etc... We also go to South Florida a lot to visit my Mom and my sisters. I can't wait for his greencard or his Approval for Advanced Parole so we can travel! I can't wait to go on a cruise or go to Canada, Niagara Falls!!!

So how about you guys...share us your experience so far. Good, bad, not so good, not so bad?
Eternal LoveMalePhilippines2008-06-06 21:29:00
Philippinesso here goes my CFO experience
QUOTE (Roserick @ Jan 17 2008, 11:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank You guys for sharing your CFO experience.. This is very helpful..

BTW what is SMEF-COW or PRISM?

What is the difference?

You guys think they would give my wife a hard time? I am filipino and speak the language, no past marriage just the current, and our age is only 2yrs apart and we have a daughter together.. We have been married going 3yrs now..

Advice pls..



good.gif THE ONLY HARD TIME YOU CAN EXPERIENCE IS WHEN YOUR DOCUMENTS ARE INCOMPLETE. BE SURE TO FILL-OUT THE FORMS CORRECTLY. PLEASE DON'T FORGET YOUR FIANCE/FIANCEES BASIC INFO LIKE B-DAY, MIDDLE NAMES, ADDRESS, COURSE TAKEN, OCCUPATION, CONTACT NUMBERS, ETC.
Eternal LoveMalePhilippines2008-01-17 20:29:00
Philippinesso here goes my CFO experience
QUOTE (Roserick @ Jan 17 2008, 11:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank You guys for sharing your CFO experience.. This is very helpful..

BTW what is SMEF-COW or PRISM?

What is the difference?

You guys think they would give my wife a hard time? I am filipino and speak the language, no past marriage just the current, and our age is only 2yrs apart and we have a daughter together.. We have been married going 3yrs now..

Advice pls..




yes, there is parking area inside...
Eternal LoveMalePhilippines2008-01-17 20:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 Evidence of Support
I am sure this has been asked but I keep searching and I cannot find specific answer to al my questions so I figured, I'll just post a new topic.
  1. helpsmilie.gif My Mom will be my co-sponsor - so we need two I-134 forms right? one for her and one for me. Is there any additional forms the co-sponsor needs or just the I-134?
  2. helpsmilie.gif Regarding listing assets - I know my Mom's income will be sufficient. She has assets too - should we list them. I figure, the more money you show them, the better it will look. Right or wrong???
  3. helpsmilie.gif #11 - since it's a K1 visa - I've read that we are supposed to check the DO NOT INTEND box. Is this correct?
  4. helpsmilie.gif for proof of evidence: I know it says, statement from the bank and from employer...what about copy of income return filed? I know, it only list for self-employed but would it also help to send it if not self-employed?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks in advance and goodluck to everyone!!!
Eternal LoveMalePhilippines2007-10-11 06:52:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionFriends then Lovers???
My wife and I met each other when I was her First year high school teacher back in the philippines - that was 1993-94. Then the following year her family migrated here in Florida. Thirteen years until Jan 2007, she found my email address from my alma mater. We started our communication until she found out I was not married yet and the rest is a history... April 2007, she went home and we met again since 1994. We talk about her plan of bringing me here, so it happened, she came back here in June 2, 2007 and started our paperworks ........
....all the consulate officer did was to hear our love story, how we met etc..etc...etc....he didn't even care to ask for my financial support coz I brought a ton of evidence and that I was really truthful and honest about my feelings and intentions...that's it!!!

btw, GOOD LUCK TO YOUR INTERVIEW!!! good.gif


Eternal LoveMalePhilippines2009-04-08 10:57:00