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PhilippinesDecember 2013 interviews! Let's update each other RE: visa issuance / delivery / pick-up.

done my interview today & i thank God visa approve yeheeyy!! now need to wait for my visa :-)


congrats po

jay24Not Telling02013-12-02 18:11:00
PhilippinesMedical Exam at St. Luke's in Manila

Hi sis! Congrats passing the medical. I think we got the same Dr. She thought my pimple mark was a chicken pox mark too :no: :lol: :lol:


Thanks sis! Interview to go na! I'm really nervous and at the same time excited.

The doctor is friendly. I was smiling when she said that about my pimple mark but I didn't argue with it anymore Posted ImagePosted Image
disney09MalePhilippines2011-05-07 20:06:00
PhilippinesMedical Exam at St. Luke's in Manila
I had my medical last Wednesday and Thursday and I only have the xerox copy of my NVC letter, passport and 2x2 pictures but they asked for other copy of my letter from the embassy and confirmation letter.

Vaccinations are included in the medical fee. I got two shots, Tdap and MMR, if I'm not mistaken. I didn't get the vaccine for the chicken pox because the doctor found a mark and said it's a chicken pox mark but it's really a small pimple mark Posted ImagePosted Image
disney09MalePhilippines2011-05-07 09:04:00
Philippinesis cfo hard to pass?
What's the best time to go to PRISM?

I'm planning to go there (even if I don't want to!) right after I receive my visa.
disney09MalePhilippines2011-05-13 07:59:00
PhilippinesDS 156 where r u?
Hi

Check out this website. http://travel.state....forms_1342.html

You have to fill out the DS 156 online. I suggest use Mozilla Firefox or IE.
I had bad experience in using google chrome.

I hope it helps :)
disney09MalePhilippines2011-05-14 23:17:00
Philippinesfilling in CENOMAR application

Hello! For travel purposes or for k1 visa are fine.

I don't know because I am still waiting for NOA2 but I heard documents such as CENOMAR and NBI should be dated prior to your interview date. For some CO are strict and want one that is latest (even if the validity of those documents are good for 6 months)
I will get mine by time I have my NOA2 (besides, it'll take weeks for it for the case to arrive in USEM. I still have more time to get down to biz when the time comes)


Yep... I agree with Kish :yes:
disney09MalePhilippines2011-05-23 06:12:00
Philippinesfilling in CENOMAR application
I used Passport/Travel and didn't have any problem with it during my interview! :)
disney09MalePhilippines2011-05-20 02:10:00
PhilippinesVisa on Hand but a little worried about the address
Hi everyone :)

We recently got our visa. My fiance was deployed for most of the process, so he did a change of address and gave USCIS his deployment address so he can receive any mail for our case. Now he is no longer deployed, and we have the visa...however, the visa still has his deployment address and not his normal home address in the states. Is this going to be a problem when we enter the US together?
disney09MalePhilippines2011-05-27 22:04:00
PhilippinesMedical Exams at st. lukes, Pass or not?
Congrats and good luck on your interview! :dance:
disney09MalePhilippines2011-05-26 04:54:00
Philippinesvisa time frame for k1?

I havent done on my CFO seminar... I'll do that once i have my visa... i cant wait... hehehe


Goodluck on that! I did mine in PRISM and it was a very long and tiring day! Eat a heavy breakfast :D
disney09MalePhilippines2011-06-06 19:31:00
Philippinesvisa time frame for k1?
I couldn't track it for few days as well. But I tried tracking it everyday :) until it showed me the details. I remember it was two days before the delivery when it finally gave me the result. I hope you get it soon and I hope you already done with your CFO seminar!
disney09MalePhilippines2011-06-06 07:14:00
Philippinesvisa time frame for k1?
Congratulations on your approval! :dance:

I got my visa 8 days after my approval. You can track it on their website http://www.2go.com.p...trace/index.asp and use your MNL# as your tracking number.

You'll get it soon :)
disney09MalePhilippines2011-06-06 06:04:00
PhilippinesCFO

is it mandatory now to buy that handout? Posted Image


They said it's our choice to take the handout AFTER we paid the 150 pesos. They called our names one by one during the seminar to pay the P150. Someone said he don't have money at that time and the counselor told him to just borrow money. I don't know if SMEF COW is giving handouts too?
disney09MalePhilippines2011-06-07 19:56:00
PhilippinesCFO

P650


Plus the P150 for the immigration guide handout
disney09MalePhilippines2011-06-07 19:46:00
PhilippinesCFO
It should be included and wont cost you another pesos.

That sticker is too expensive :bonk:
disney09MalePhilippines2011-06-07 08:34:00
PhilippinesCFO
You can save time if you do it in the morning. I went there at 10am and was able to finish around 1:30pm for the seminar. Then I went to CFO building along Quirino Ave for the stamp.

Goodluck!
disney09MalePhilippines2011-06-07 08:09:00
PhilippinesAppointment Confirmation Sheet

@M&M4ever. Yes sis thats the first confirmation sheet i had before, but today i called the embassy call center they said they got a new system thats why the second confirmation sheet is the updated one. Thanks for the replies. I think I will just print the second confirmation sheet too, even there is ds 160, i think it doesnt matter. All important i have my confirmation letter..


Oo just bring both for sure na. I've heard about the new system update and also how the online scheduling has changed.. never tried though cuz we're done with it already :P

Good luck to your interview! :)
disney09MalePhilippines2011-06-14 06:32:00
PhilippinesAppointment Confirmation Sheet
This is how my confirmation sheet looks like :)

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Ooopsss.. too big.. Sorry I dont know how to post image :rofl:

Edited by M&M4ever., 13 June 2011 - 10:15 PM.

disney09MalePhilippines2011-06-13 22:16:00
PhilippinesAppointment Confirmation Sheet
The first one you said is the right Confirmation Sheet. That's what I brought with me during my interview. It's a two column with those information in it plus the UID with a bar code. I was wondering at first too if that's the right appointment confirmation letter because I was expecting to print a letter (paragraph format) :D

Good luck to your interview! :)
disney09MalePhilippines2011-06-13 22:02:00
PhilippinesForm I-134 for USem Manila Interview (Please reply)
Form I-134 is a major requirement during the interview. I submitted the form with my fiance's original signature on it :)

Good luck on your interview! :)
disney09MalePhilippines2011-06-13 21:51:00
PhilippinesSending documents
You might want to choose FedEx, UPS or other private couriers. It's faster and it's the safest way. But in our case, my husband used USPS because he's deployed during the whole process of our K1. I got all documents in few weeks..
disney09MalePhilippines2011-07-19 21:24:00
PhilippinesCase Complete atlast
Congratulations!!
disney09MalePhilippines2011-07-21 22:11:00
Philippinesquestion about marriage certificate
We had our wedding here in Hawaii last July 2011. They said it will be 120 working days until we get our marriage certificate. We had our marriage certificate expedited so we can start all the other papers and military paperworks. We paid $10 dollars at the Dep. of Health and got the expedited copy on the same day we requested it. (Yay! so fast) I got my SSN on my maiden name. We did it few hours before our wedding :)) It's not a requirement to get married in Hawaii but we decided to get one just in case we get a problem in getting one with my married name. And we were right..the SS staff didn't let me change my SSN card with my married name. She said I need to wait for my GC to do it.
disney09MalePhilippines2011-08-18 22:42:00
PhilippinesNBI San Fernando Branch Is Full of DooDoo!

I don't quite understand why they had to close down the Clark branch. It made commuting a lot easier for people who live in Angeles and areas close by. Plus, with so many unemployed... I don't quite understand why the government loves to under staff their agencies. They usually have 3 people working the counter to take care of hundreds of applicants daily, why not hire more people and open more offices to be more efficient? Almost every government agency does this over there.

Also, why can't they make it simple to get your NBI clearance like they did with the NSO Birth Certificates and Cenomar/Cenmars, etc. where you can apply online and pay for it and have it mailed to your address. Every agency should do this and it would make their jobs a whole lot easier and probably save them a lot of money in the long run.


They said they closed the Clark branch so all the government offices are all in one place in San Fernando. They closed the DFA branch in Clark too before but few months later they opened another mobile satellite office. Does your fiancee live in Angeles? It would really be much easier if they just open back the Clark branch. It sucks when I went there only one window is open to cater all these hundreds of applicants.
disney09MalePhilippines2011-10-06 14:49:00
PhilippinesNBI San Fernando Branch Is Full of DooDoo!

The Clark branch was closed some time last year or this year. That's where we usually go to get her NBI clearances before and we never had a problem with them and they were always helpful. They should of stayed open and closed down San Fernando branch.


I got my NBI in San Fernando, I feel you! It was better and less crowded when the Clark branch was still open.
disney09MalePhilippines2011-10-04 19:59:00
PhilippinesInterview today Oct 7 at 6:30
Congrats!!
disney09MalePhilippines2011-10-07 16:55:00
PhilippinesInterview today Oct 7 at 6:30

Congrats. My girl is up to bat at 6:45 :thumbs:


Good luck to your fiancee too!
disney09MalePhilippines2011-10-06 15:00:00
PhilippinesInterview today Oct 7 at 6:30
Hey I'm from Hawaii too!

Goodluck to your fiancee's interview and Congratulations in advance!! I know she can do it.

Aloha!
disney09MalePhilippines2011-10-06 14:50:00
PhilippinesFinally got that GREEN card
Congrats!
disney09MalePhilippines2011-10-04 20:00:00
PhilippinesOk folks she is in the embassy

Went fine. She said they did not even look at the evidence of relationship.


Congratulations! I bothered to print emails, chat logs, phone calls and some other evidence of relationships but they didn't look at them too.

Congrats again!!
disney09MalePhilippines2011-11-03 18:17:00
PhilippinesOk folks she is in the embassy
Good luck!
disney09MalePhilippines2011-11-03 13:03:00
PhilippinesNOA2 approved!
Congratulations!
disney09MalePhilippines2011-12-22 01:58:00
PhilippinesAfter NOA2: Detailed Summary
I need to print this so I can have a guide.. Glad I found it again, I forgot to bookmark it before :) Thank you for the information :)
disney09MalePhilippines2011-03-09 05:30:00
PhilippinesSt. Lukes Medical Extension Clinic
My fiance sent me a scan copy of our NVC letter. Scan copy of your NOA2 will do. I received the letter from the embassy before the day of my medical so I brought it with me too.
disney09MalePhilippines2011-06-03 22:33:00
PhilippinesFiance is 23--do we need to notarize or even have parent consent?
That's interesting to know! But it's probably a good idea to have anyway. Thanks for the info!
kambingasoMalePhilippines2012-09-27 19:51:00
PhilippinesFiance is 23--do we need to notarize or even have parent consent?
Wow! This is my first post, and I'm overwhelmed by all the help.

As soon as I some papers back from the Phils, I will be sending in the I-129f and starting my timeline.
kambingasoMalePhilippines2012-09-23 15:19:00
PhilippinesFiance is 23--do we need to notarize or even have parent consent?
Thanks, Tahoma. That's about as concrete as I've seen. I will definitely not screw this up. Thanks!
kambingasoMalePhilippines2012-09-23 14:57:00
PhilippinesFiance is 23--do we need to notarize or even have parent consent?
Thanks for the help, everyone. I downloaded the new form, and I'll send to my fiance--actually we'll see one another again next--can't wait! I'll bring her the form and get together with her parents to sign the form.

I'm assuming most banks will have a notary public? Any other locations where I can find one in the Phils?

I'm really amazed at the support here, gang. A big mahalo nui loa and salamat!
kambingasoMalePhilippines2012-09-23 12:34:00
PhilippinesFiance is 23--do we need to notarize or even have parent consent?
That's what I was initially thinking, and I'm glad to get some clarification. Just wanting to make sure I get all the paperwork taken care of with few delays.
kambingasoMalePhilippines2012-09-23 04:30:00
PhilippinesFiance is 23--do we need to notarize or even have parent consent?
Thanks for your help! I really appreciate it!
kambingasoMalePhilippines2012-09-23 03:51:00