ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
USCIS Service CentersUnfair random approvals. What is wrong with you CSC people?

If they are performing background checks, they also have to wait on responses from the country they are asking it from. It may not all be the CSCs fault either.


Edited by James&Edlie, 16 May 2013 - 10:21 PM.

James&EdlieMalePhilippines2013-05-16 22:14:00
ChinaK1 interview today and passed!!!

congrats!!

 


James&EdlieMalePhilippines2013-08-28 22:09:00
PhilippinesTravel Plans
I finally booked my flight, and the worst part is the 12 hour layover in Manila before I can get to Zamboanga City. Those will be the longest 12 hours. So close but the longest wait out the entire trip.

Edited by bkdlots, 02 September 2012 - 12:02 PM.

James&EdlieMalePhilippines2012-09-02 12:01:00
PhilippinesWill a USC be allowed to attend spouse's USEM interview?

I hope you will be safe all throughout your stay there. Please don't go anywhere alone. There have been instances of foreigners being kidnapped by rebel groups in Zamboanga, Basilan,and Jolo. Also, please take the time to register to the STEP program here >> http://travel.state....ation_4789.html

I live in northeastern Mindanao which is generally safe and peaceful but I would caution you to avoid going to the southern part...but since you've already made travel plans, I just hope you'll be safe and that your special friend and her family would help keep you safe.



Thanks for the heads up.
James&EdlieMalePhilippines2012-09-23 21:03:00
PhilippinesWill a USC be allowed to attend spouse's USEM interview?

Zamboanga huh? I suppose you're not going to fly there and meet her.

I attended the interview and when we both walked up to the interview with the US consular, he told me thanks for my long trip to the Philippines and please have a seat. They interviewed my fiancee for 5 minutes. 10 minutes later, they called me up to the window and interviewed me fir 5 minutes. Never know what they will do. Good luck



I land in Zamboanga City at 635pm on 24 December 2012 where she will be waiting. I will leave 2 Jan 2013 at 700pm where she will be watching me leave. I am spending all that time with her and her family during the holidays. Why would you think I am not flying there?
James&EdlieMalePhilippines2012-09-22 07:14:00
PhilippinesWill a USC be allowed to attend spouse's USEM interview?
She is from Zamboanga City and has never been to Manila before, I plan to be with her in Manila during the exam and interview process, if not showing how strong our relationship is, showing her that I am always going to be at her side regardless. But that is me.
James&EdlieMalePhilippines2012-09-21 16:48:00
PhilippinesAnyone from Texas?
Rockport, TX
James&EdlieMalePhilippines2012-08-13 17:42:00
PhilippinesPhil/Am Christmas Parties
I will be landing in Zamboanga City on 24 Dec. I hope it is going to be an awesome experience and hopefully New Years will be as well.
James&EdlieMalePhilippines2012-12-07 17:26:00
PhilippinesDone with the USEM interview (December 10, 2012)
Congratulations I believe are in order
James&EdlieMalePhilippines2012-12-11 05:11:00
Philippines7 days to go
Thanks to all for the info
James&EdlieMalePhilippines2012-12-14 15:34:00
Philippines7 days to go
So I am flying out of DFW on the 22nd to Zamboanga City. I know there is a enter the country tax, will I be able to do a currency exchange while at the airport before or after I pay the tax?


Thanks
James&EdlieMalePhilippines2012-12-13 17:28:00
PhilippinesWhat's everyone doing on 12/21/12?
I hope I just can sleep on the plane, a 12 hour lay over 300 or so miles away from my love, that is the hardest part I think.


Hey, don't get in a fight...

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I'll just be enjoying the first snowfall of the season, and looking forward to the lengthening of the days.


James&EdlieMalePhilippines2012-12-21 00:50:00
PhilippinesWhat's everyone doing on 12/21/12?
Driving to Dallas to get on my fight to Zamboanga City
James&EdlieMalePhilippines2012-12-19 20:31:00
PhilippinesCertificate of Birth Abroad

Very close to the coast of southern mindinao



My fiancee live in Zamboanga City
James&EdlieMalePhilippines2013-01-21 20:17:00
PhilippinesCertificate of Birth Abroad
What part of Mindano? I am in a similar boat as you.
James&EdlieMalePhilippines2013-01-21 19:18:00
PhilippinesK2 visa requirements
I have read various post about what is needed when, but there is no clear cut answer to me. I know this to be true so far:

1. Valid passport (if over 16 years of age), for at least six months from the date of the interview
2. Two completed Form DS-156, Nonimmigrant Visa Application
3. Two recent photographs following visa photo guidelines
4. Official birth certificate
5. Permission to travel from other parent;
6. Complete medical examination report from USCIS panel physicians

Ok, I know I need to fill out another I-129F, do I submit that at the same time as the K1 packet? Are there any other forms to fill out?What if there is no contact with her child's father or unable to find him? Will the child have to go a separate day or the same day as my finacee for the medical?

I appreciate any help in clearing this up. Also, Paul is only 15 months old now.
James&EdlieMalePhilippines2013-01-26 18:23:00
PhilippinesGift ideas
So far I have bought shirts for her family at her request, I also bought regular playing cards. I will be getting her a hair straightener, Tolberone and a digital camera. One thing I have found out is that I may need to take baby wipes as well. You never know when it will hit you.

Zamboanga City bound 24 Dec - 2 Jan. Can't wait.

Edited by bkdlots, 22 November 2012 - 09:13 PM.

James&EdlieMalePhilippines2012-11-22 21:11:00
PhilippinesWhite guy in Zambo

hi im Edlie also from zamboanga City my fiance just visit me last dec.24-jan 02,2013, everythings ok, but
be careful even me i dont want my fiance to come here but he really want to meet my family so i said yes,why not be with us and spend christmas here together.his already in texas and nothings happen when his here in zamboanga.

remember: this never come here if its near election time....
*and dont act like its ur first time here .
*and have faith to god he will guide u were ever u are.:)


Good luck to u and to ur gf <3



The greatest time of my life, in a very very long time.
James&EdlieMalePhilippines2013-02-25 23:31:00
PhilippinesWhite guy in Zambo
Davao is nice as well
James&EdlieMalePhilippines2013-02-24 21:22:00
PhilippinesWhite guy in Zambo
I was in Zamboanga City for Christmas and New Years. We stayed at Zalos Boutique which was nice. I wanted to explore the city, but she was worried for my safety. Listen to her, that is her home, and she knows it better than anyone not from there. I did spend time with her family and friends, but couldn't go much of anywhere.
James&EdlieMalePhilippines2013-02-24 04:28:00
PhilippinesAny idea of WIFI cost for apt/House room in Zamboanga?
Rent, bills, food and other necessities run about 12000-15000 a month.
James&EdlieMalePhilippines2013-02-24 04:16:00
PhilippinesIs it possible

I have looked and could not find any for sure answer. So I hope someone can answer my question:

 

 

Is it possible to do the CFO, Medical and Intrview for a K1 in a 5 day time period with a 2yo K2? I am trying to get my fiancee and her son all planned out so when it is time they can knock it all out in a 5 day trip rather than mulitple visits.


James&EdlieMalePhilippines2013-05-18 16:50:00
PhilippinesSt Lukes/ Embassy Interview question

Thank you


James&EdlieMalePhilippines2013-06-27 18:54:00
PhilippinesSt Lukes/ Embassy Interview question

My fiancee and her 2yo son are getting all requirements ready now for when NOA2 fianlly comes. My questions is this. I want her Mom to travel with her to help her, will her mom need a passport to enter St Lukes to help care for her son during her exam?


James&EdlieMalePhilippines2013-06-27 18:19:00
PhilippinesMarrying wth a prenup contract?

If you have thoughts of a prenup, then you are not certain about how strong your relationship is.


James&EdlieMalePhilippines2013-08-04 00:12:00
PhilippinesLONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIP

Skype, WeChat, Facebook, Viber. Anyway we can find to keep in each others daily routine. Yes is tough not being able to touch or smell their perfume, but this I have religeously said is the time to work on building a strong bond of communication. If you can't communicate, your in trouble.


James&EdlieMalePhilippines2013-08-17 15:06:00
PhilippinesBeing Judge By Other People

Don't you just hate when other people judge the person you love especially when they have not even met the person yet. They tell you "oh your making a mistake by petitioning him/her. he/she is just going to use you for the papers and leave you once he/she gets what he/she needs". How do most of you feel when your love one is being judge by family or friends?

 

Fuuuuuuget them, your heart wants what it wants. Don't let other tear down the bond your building.
 


James&EdlieMalePhilippines2013-08-21 18:26:00
PhilippinesBeing Judge By Other People

If they don't call me daddy or asawa, I don't care what anyone thinks.


James&EdlieMalePhilippines2013-08-16 15:17:00
PhilippinesDS-160 Forms

 

You printed out your confirmation page for each DS-160?   That is all you need to bring to the interview as far as DS forms go.

 

So no DS-157 either?
 


James&EdlieMalePhilippines2013-10-19 23:50:00
PhilippinesDS-160 Forms

Cool Beans, Thanks


James&EdlieMalePhilippines2013-10-19 22:34:00
PhilippinesDS-160 Forms

 

Check with Greenbaum on this, but I believe you can go back in and do the K2 later.  Did you list the children in your fiancee's DS-160?

 

From Greenbaum's posting:

 

"To follow up: Early post I made I was some what negative to my findings on the DS-160.

Having completed the form for a K1 and 2 K2's I have to say that once you begin it seems like it takes sometime to fill out, and yes there is a lot of questions but the questions are some old and some new with a lot of family history (dates, dates and more dates for marriages, divorces, annulments, schools attended and employment so be prepared). Once I finished the first one for Mom then I tackled her two children. I discovered that their is a "family" button at the end that can be used and the new form will get filled in with common information from Mom's DS-160 making the process a little smoother.

You do NEED a DIGITAL photo to complete the process so prepare it before hand. I just scanned in one of the passport photos (be sure the hair on the females are behind the ears as I had to redo photos of the daughter because her first set of photos she hadn't exposed the ears. We learned this during the medical exam and was told to redo them for the embassy interview)."

I 

I added him there, and did another ds160 for him


James&EdlieMalePhilippines2013-10-19 20:55:00
PhilippinesDS-160 Forms

Thanks Hank.

 

To follow up: Early post I made I was some what negative to my findings on the DS-160.

Having completed the form for a K1 and 2 K2's I have to say that once you begin it seems like it takes sometime to fill out, and yes there is a lot of questions but the questions are some old and some new with a lot of family history (dates, dates and more dates for marriages, divorces, annulments, schools attended and employment so be prepared). Once I finished the first one for Mom then I tackled her two children. I discovered that their is a "family" button at the end that can be used and the new form will get filled in with common information from Mom's DS-160 making the process a little smoother.

You do NEED a DIGITAL photo to complete the process so prepare it before hand. I just scanned in one of the passport photos (be sure the hair on the females are behind the ears as I had to redo photos of the daughter because her first set of photos she hadn't exposed the ears. We learned this during the medical exam and was told to redo them for the embassy interview).

I do like the new form as it replaces so much of the redundancy that the DS-156, 156k and 157 but added a lot more questions about other unscrupulous activity that is trying to be feted out during the visa process.

Sorry, I am not seeing the family button, which screen is it on?


James&EdlieMalePhilippines2013-10-19 18:44:00
PhilippinesDS-160 Forms

yes, he was listed


James&EdlieMalePhilippines2013-10-19 17:17:00
PhilippinesDS-160 Forms

 

 

Do the DS-160 for your fiancee first, the the K2 children.

She didn't hit the add family at the end before signing. I think we have to do a new one.


James&EdlieMalePhilippines2013-10-19 12:12:00
PhilippinesDS-160 Forms

Did you complete the form before or after adding the kids?


James&EdlieMalePhilippines2013-10-18 23:30:00
PhilippinesHELP-I need Manila Airport info for CFO sticker

Brad,

 

Let us know how this goes because I am planning the same for my fiancee and her son as well, and they are from Zamboanga City as well, lol.


James&EdlieMalePhilippines2013-11-14 16:54:00
PhilippinesSlec X-Ray "abnormalities". :(

We had the same issue. But she never had TB. She had asthma when she was a child and I am praying we don't have to go 6 months.


James&EdlieMalePhilippines2013-12-29 13:37:00
PhilippinesPetition Expiration?

Thats great as well, now I can calm her down a little more.

 


James&EdlieMalePhilippines2014-01-07 21:17:00
PhilippinesPetition Expiration?

Will we have to repay the embassy fees since she wasn't able to go to the interview?

 


James&EdlieMalePhilippines2014-01-07 19:17:00
PhilippinesPetition Expiration?

St Luke's told her they would make her appointment for her


James&EdlieMalePhilippines2014-01-06 22:02:00