biggish data

Record of How you met

Just to share my experiences ... though I am not filing thr' VSC

My fiance and I met 6 times in the past 2 years.

so we just came up with a simple list stating the date of the visit (then attach relevant evidence eg boarding pass, passport stamps ....) , the place I/he stayed during the visit and mentioned only the thing we can provide evidence (eg. we went to ski in the US. Hotel receipt and ski pass are attached at Annex A ..... )

I think you can skip the details that you could not provide any evidence.

and I really think the number of visits help convince the person who handles your case. To me, we did not send in all the evidence, eg the passport stamps of my fiance nor any other secondary evidence eg ATM receipt etc. But we didnt get an RFE ! Lucky !

btw ... send your visit information within the past 2 years !

jackieandkathy

Female

Hong Kong

2007-05-26 12:02:00

HONGKONG- Police clearance

Hello everyone.
I would really appreciate the help. I live in Canada, worked in HK. So i will need a police clearance, how will i get it? how long it takes. I read that one of their requirement isa request form from the immigration(US) ? where can i print this form?

You only had to use Google! http://www.police.go...me.html#oversea

NoVisaCanuck

Male

Canada

2012-06-19 07:19:00

File I-130

QUOTE (mstee @ Oct 28 2009, 12:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I dont really think you can apply for him? Is he getting out any time soon?

QUOTE (mstee @ Oct 28 2009, 12:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I dont really think you can apply for him? Is he getting out any time soon?

Which country is he in? Where are you from?

NO, It's he apply for me, not I apply for him. He is a lifer and He lives in USA. I'm from China.

wtomatoo1030

Female

2009-10-28 11:42:00

File I-130

I am new here, and I do have the questions about I-130, my husband is a prisoner and we had married recently in June. I have some questions about filing I-130..

1. He don't have any income to support me, so can he find his family/friend to be my sponsor? If so, we should file I864 or I864A?
2. He is incarcerated, can we waive the filing fees?
3. About the photo, can we submit the photo he took in the prison before?
4. How long does it take after we send out the application form?

wtomatoo1030

Female

2009-10-28 11:27:00

Urgent questions about I-864

thanks for all your replies, my husband is currently in the prison. He's a lifer and we got married in the prison at last year. So it's why we want to try apply fee waive.

ALso, I do have another question I asked before but I stil didn't get the answer yet...the question is.....at the top of right hand side (I-864), it has a number: OMB No. 1615-0075; Expires 10/31/10, does it mean this form only valid until 10/13/10? After that date, I cannot submit this form???

wtomatoo1030

Female

2010-06-21 10:41:00

Urgent questions about I-864

the i864A is only if he lives in the same house. if not he has to fill another i864. Your husband would mark that he is the sponsor on his i864 and his friend would mark I am the only joint sponsor on his i864.

the i864A is a contract between the sponsor and a household member.

Thanks, how about the Q. 3?
Also, at the top of right hand side (I-864), it has a number: OMB No. 1615-0075; Expires 10/31/10, does it mean this form only valid until 10/13/10? After that date, I cannot submit this form???

wtomatoo1030

Female

2010-06-20 22:04:00

Urgent questions about I-864

Hello, I do have several questions about I-864 form.

My husband's income in not enough to support me, so he found me his friend to be my sponsor too. Is it correct that:

1. My husband fills out I-864 form?
2. His friend fills out I-864A form?
3. His friend's family/friend uses I-864A form??

And, can we apply fee waive when file I-130 form??

wtomatoo1030

Female

2010-06-20 21:48:00

Evidence of Bonafide marriage

I just want to know POA and Life insurance is a evidence of Bonafide marriage or not?? I only have marriage cert., letters, phone records, photos but no any assets, bank a/c or car with our both names! THx

wtomatoo1030

Female

2010-07-07 02:48:00

QUOTE (Stephen + Elisha @ Sep 27 2009, 09:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Ms.Dawn @ Sep 27 2009, 02:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I have just read about DCF online and I think this is the best solution!! Thanks very much for letting me know...I didn't know there can be an option like this..

I have some questions though hope you can help me out...

- There are 2 types of visa for spouses in HK:
1. Dependent visa - I will be the sponsor for my husband, meaning his visa will be dependent on me. This visa is conditional but He will be able to work and allowed to reside here until he gets his permanent residency after 7 years.
2. Hong Kong permanent resident - After 7 years of dependent visa he will be able to apply for Hong Kong permanent residency. He will be a HK ID card holder saying he has the right of abode in HK.

Would he be able to do DCF if he is on dependent visa? or does he need to be a Permanent Hong Kong resident before he can do the DCF? if he needs to be a permanent resident then it would take 7 long years... but then atleast we are together

Thanks very much.

You'll want to check with the U.S. Consulate in Hong Kong to be certain, but your future husband should be able to do DCF for your I-130 on a dependent visa. The general practice is that if the U.S. citizen is resident in a foreign country for six months or more, he is eligible for DCF at the embassy/consulate there.

Thanks so much I will have to discuss this with my Fiance.

Cheers

Ms.Dawn

Female

Hong Kong

2009-09-27 11:05:00

QUOTE (Haole @ Sep 27 2009, 02:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Better to think K1 or CR-1. Forget about the K3.

Hiya Haole

Yes I have been told. The best option is K1. Thanks.

Ms.Dawn

Female

Hong Kong

2009-09-27 02:22:00

QUOTE (Bluerose001 @ Sep 27 2009, 02:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hi Ms. Dawn,

Its a case to case basis but from my experience, K1 was pretty easy, got approved less than 2 months (one of the fastest here).

Although I did see some similarities in our case, both of us are B2 holder, visited our bfs before filing for K1 (or K3 in your case). I even spent Christmas with his folks and bonded with them. So when it was time for us to file for K1, we sent pics showing me with his parents and him with my parents (when he visited me in the Phils). I guess USCIS got impressed as we didn't get RFE and got approved fast.

I could have moved to the US 3 months after filing but I delayed my interview at the Embassy and opted to spend more time with my parents in the Phils.

Whatever you decide, just make sure you and your fiance sign all forms correctly and send them pics of you and him with both sides of the family.

Goodluck!

Bluerose

Hello Bluerose

Thanks for your comment.

WOW that was pretty quick! I guess you got lucky... but as you've said its a case to case basis. My Fiance is planning to come to HK to visit me or stay with me for a few months we both don't know yet... Either way, we sure will take lotsa photos

K1 has always been my no. 1 option if ever we decide to live in the US. But when you think about the waiting time... I tend to get impatient or both of us... All we want is to be together doesn't matter where... Why does it have to be complicated eh?

Believe it or not getting a visa for him in HK is as hard as getting a visa in the US. I think we just need to be patient at these times... what you can do for love!

Cheers to you and your hubby! (or soon to be) hehe

Ms.Dawn

Female

Hong Kong

2009-09-27 02:02:00

QUOTE (Stephen + Elisha @ Sep 27 2009, 01:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

First of all, K3 has become increasingly irrelevant as IR-1/CR-1 processing times have come down considerably and are generally not much longer than the K3 processing time.

Second, regardless of whether you marry in HK or the US, you cannot enter on a tourist visa and then adjust status. When you enter on that tourist visa, you are certifying that you do not intend to stay in the US. If you enter with the intent of adjusting status, you are committing immigration fraud. This can lead to a lifetime ban from entry to the US.

Depending on how long your fiance intends to reside in HK, you might be eligible for direct consular filing (DCF) of an I-130 for CR-1 after you marry. DCF is by far the best option if it's available to you: it's fastest, cheapest, and results in a green card immediately—no adjustment of status required.

Hi Stephen + Elisha
Thank you so much for your comment.

In regards to my question, I understand adjusting of status directly in the US on a tourist visa will be considered as immig. fraud. I do not want to get banned from entry to the US! I just want to be with my Fiance... We both we want to be residence in HK and US so it won't be hard for us to decide where to settle down.

I have just read about DCF online and I think this is the best solution!! Thanks very much for letting me know...I didn't know there can be an option like this..

Thanks very much.

Ms.Dawn

Female

Hong Kong

2009-09-27 01:09:00

Hello there,

I made a trip to America in early August to meet my boyfriend whom I met online in Feb 2009. I stayed there for a week, get to meet his family, and had a really great time together. I know this is crazy and it seems like everything is abrupt... but when I was there he proposed and told me he wants us to be together as a couple...

My Fiance and I are discussing how we are going to be together and it doesn't matter to us who will move to where, either he moves to HK or I move to the US. All that matters is we are together. But still it seems very hard to decide which is easiest way to do for us to be together-- so we have 2 options.

Option No 1. We apply for a K1 visa and we get married in the US. Going this route I will have permission to enter the country with the intent of marriage, my permanent resident status should go smoother... BUT it will take forever and we not sure if it will get approved or denied.

Option No 2. My soon to be hubby wants quit his job and stay in HK and get married here. If we do this option and we both decide to move to America, this means (say we are already married) I wouldn't need to apply for a K1 visa. But instead I have to apply for a K3. According to what I have read online k1 and k3 visa processing are very similar AND it will still take us forever and yet again there is no assurance of getting the visa approved.

I have been approved of a tourist visa with 10 years multiple entry in the US. I am aware that there is a maximum (Less than a year) stay in the US. The only advantage of having a 10 yr multiple entry is that you don't need to apply for a visa to go to the US every time you want to visit.

Here is my question ...

Since I have already been given a B2 tourist visa with a 10 year multiple entry, say if we did option no. 2 and got married in HK but decided to move to America, would it be OK to enter the US with him on a tourist visa and then apply for AoS and work permit while I am staying in the US? Would they allow me to extend my stay while waiting for my visa?

PS:
I am a Phil. Passport holder but I am born in Hong Kong and a permanent resident.

I am a Filipina, never been married, no kids, very young (22 yrs old, (My BF is 29)) and have a good Job in HK... and yeah I am ready to leave all that just to be with me soon to be hubby incase we decide to move to the US

(what love can do eh?

haha ) We are clearly in love with each other so marriage fraud is way out of the picture.

Ms.Dawn

Female

Hong Kong

2009-09-27 00:09:00

Decided to take the K1 route

I filled out a form when I was on the plane and gave it to the IO. All he asked was how long I was staying and I said 2 weeks, and then he said "hmm not bad." then asked for my return ticket then put a stamp on my passport but never gave me back anything. I hope it would not be a problem bec I am back in Hong Kong and I never stayed over two weeks! LOL

Well we used to chat on YM a lot before my Fiance discovered unlimited calls on skype. I never save histories on chat at that time bec I never thought we would go this far.... Like file for visa's and stuff Hehe. Are chat histories really important? And also we don't email each other because we always talk on phone like 5-10 hours max! OMG. Lol But as far as skype is concerned I think all his and my calls are logged on his skype bills. (skype is amazing)

I also keep my fedex receipts like when I sent him a birthday present in some other little stuff. He also sent me stuff for my bday on sept and I kept that receipt too...That should be alright I guess.

Thanks very much for your reply!

Ms.Dawn

Female

Hong Kong

2009-10-02 04:16:00

Decided to take the K1 route

QUOTE (Justine+David @ Oct 2 2009, 02:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

For the I-129F, all you have to prove is that you met at least once in the last two years with strong evidence (like a copy of a passport stamp, boarding passes, flight itineraries) and you can add in some secondary evidence as suggested by the guides (located at the top of this page). You can also include future flights (if you've bought the ticket) if you have them.

When you get to the interview stage, it's then that you have to prove your ongoing relationship. If you want to get through the process sooner, only meeting once shouldn't hold you back, provided you have evidence of the meeting.

Good luck!

Hi Justine+David

Appreciate your reply.

I kept my boarding passes, flight itineraries and also my passport has a stamp. When I entered the us the IO at Newark put a stamp on my passport which is august 3 (date of entry) but did not give me an I-94, but I saw the I-129F form and it's asking for a I-94 no. I'm guessing I didn't need it because it was just 2 weeks. I did not have to go through immigration when I left the country (just security checkpoints) I have the boarding pass but I don't have a stamp that I left the country on my passport! Would that cause a problem I'm just worried they will think I overstayed or became an illegal immigrant or something.

When it is time for me to apply for the visa here in HK, do I submit the proofs or I just bring it with me at the interview? And also, what other proofs can I show besides pictures? My Fiance have unlimited calls on skype and also have a local HK no. that is connected to his US mobile phone no. through skype (so it goes over our local minutes) (it's complicated but it's very cheap!) and that's what we use to call each other everyday, do we need to print telephone statements? I don't save histories of our YM chats and we don't email each other would I also need that too?

Say if we do get approved of the K1 visa do I have to go to the US ASAP or can I wait a few more months as I need to settle things before I leave?

Thanks very much

Cheers xx

Ms.Dawn

Female

Hong Kong

2009-10-02 02:42:00

Decided to take the K1 route

QUOTE (Ms.Dawn @ Sep 28 2009, 12:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Stephen + Elisha @ Sep 27 2009, 09:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Ms.Dawn @ Sep 27 2009, 02:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I have just read about DCF online and I think this is the best solution!! Thanks very much for letting me know...I didn't know there can be an option like this..

Thanks very much.

Thanks so much I will have to discuss this with my Fiance.

Cheers

Help!

Ok... So I have already discussed this whole K1 process thing to my Fiance and we have decided to file for a K1 visa instead of getting married here in Hong Kong.

We started talking online since Feb 2009. I went to America to visit him for a week on Aug 2009. I am worried that if we do file for K1 visa with us meeting in person only once would not be a strong proof of our relationship. Would it be okay if he files the K1 visa first then visit me here in Hong Kong while in the process? or is it better to file the K1 visa after he visits me?

While filing the I-129F would they need the proof of relationship from him or would that be in my part when I get the package?

Thanks so much for your replies.

cheers xx

Ms.Dawn

Female

Hong Kong

2009-10-01 23:45:00

Get Married in HK AND US?

QUOTE (Penguin_ie @ Oct 13 2009, 09:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

You cannot get legally married twice- once you are married, you are married, and the USA recognises HK legal marriages. As the others have said, you should look at your visa options first, and then decide where you want the legal wedding. Personally, I'd go with the CR-1 because it is cheaper and leads to immediate greencard. If you go for that option, get married in HK, then once in the USA, you can have a blessing ceremony and/ or reception. If you decide to get legally married in the USA, you cannot have a legal wedding in HK. But you can have an engagement ceremony, a non-legal wedding ceremony (be careful with those though: in some countries, any wedding in a church is legally binding and even if not, the CO may see it as such!), or your other option would be to fly to the USA, get legally married there, then once you filed AP and AOS, visit HK for a wedding blessing.

Thanks for your reply.

Say we do get married in HK and want to move to the us.

Can my soon to be hubby file for the petition while I'm with him in the states (I have a 10yr multiple entry visa) and when its time for me to gather documents then can I go back to HK?

or is there any other way? Can we apply for my visa directly in the states?

Thanks

Ms.Dawn

Female

Hong Kong

2009-10-15 23:42:00

Get Married in HK AND US?

QUOTE (Rhiann @ Oct 13 2009, 10:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

If you're going to get legally married before applying for a visa, you have to do K-3 or CR-1. CR-1 is faster from what I've seen and you get a green card a few weeks after arriving in the US, unlike K-3 where you have to adjust status in the US.
CR-1 is also cheaper.

If you don't wish to get legally married in Hong Kong and just have a ceremony with nothing legal binding it, you can then file for K-1, since you're still engaged and not legally married. (Since you didnt sign a marriage certificate)

I'd look into the visa options for your country in the other sections, they'd usually have better advice since the consulates vary as to what they're looking for per visa type.

Basically we just want to get married and be together. We don't know where yet. BUT We do want options so it will be easy for us to decide.

He wants to get legally married in both countries. My worries are if we do get CR-1 or K3 we dont have enough proof of being married. ie; joint accounts etc. as we are just married and just starting... Im worried that a marriage certificate would not be strong enough proof for a bonafied marriage.

If he ends up not liking here in HK then we would have an option and move to the US. Do we just wait till I get a K1 visa then get married in the US then go back to HK to get married again?

Ms.Dawn

Female

Hong Kong

2009-10-12 22:26:00

Get Married in HK AND US?

Okay. Please help. I have another question.

My Fiance wants to get married when he come and visit me on Feb 2010. We don't need to get him a visa to be able to marry in Hong Kong so that is not a problem.

BUT he also wants to get married in the states. If we do get married in Hong Kong first, what type of visa do I need to apply for to get married in the states? Do I still need to get a K1 visa? But if we get a k1 visa, I wouldn't be single anymore as we are already married. What to do?

Any suggestions will help. Thanks

Cheers xx

Ms.Dawn

Female

Hong Kong

2009-10-12 21:40:00

Confused about K1 requirements

Please help... Has anyone in the same situation as I am?

As I was reading the requirements on the US Embassy Hong Kong for applying K1 visa, it clearly stated that “Applicants born in the Philippines or carrying passports issued by the Government of the Philippines should carefully review this checklist.

Civil Documents and Police Certificates from Philippines

Applicants who were born in the Philippines or carry passports issued by the Government of the Philippines require the following civil documents:

BIRTH CERTIFICATE – a certified birth certificate from the National Statistics Office (NSO) printed on NSO Security Paper. This is required for all applicants. Applicants with children should also submit a NSO birth certificate for all children, whether or not the child is applying for a visa. Applicants who need to obtain a certified copy of their birth certificate from the NSO can call the NSO Information Center at (63)(2)737-1111 or see the contact list at the end of this document.

MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE – applicants who are/were married in the Philippines must submit an NSO marriage certificate on security paper.

PROOF OF TERMINATION OF MARRIAGE – applicants who had a marriage annulled in the Philippines should submit an annulment certificate from the NSO on security paper. Please note that documents issued by a court must be accompanied by an NSO issued certificate to be accepted. If an applicant had a Philippine national spouse who died, even outside the Philippines, the applicant should submit a death certificate from the NSO on security paper. If an applicant was divorced in Hong Kong or another location, he/she should submit the original and final divorce decree (with English translation if applicable.)

NATIONAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (NBI) CLEARANCE – applicants who have resided in the Philippines after age 16 must have a valid record clearance from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). Clearances should be in the applicant’s current name, birth certificate name, maiden name, married name, and any aliases or nicknames ever used, including different spellings of all names ever used. An official letter of explanation from the NBI is required for any notation of “No criminal record”, "No pending criminal case” or “With derogatory record.” NBI is located along Taft Avenue in Manila. You may contact NBI at (632) 523-82-31 to 38. For immigration purposes, an NBI clearance is considered valid only for one year from the date it is issued.

***************************

Document Verification for Applicants born in the Philippines or Carrying Passports Issued by the Government of the Philippines

In addition, applicants born in the Philippines or carrying passports issued by the Government of the Philippines are subject to document verification process. One part of this process involves obtaining a Certificate of No Marriage Record (CENOMAR). The CENOMAR should be ordered through the National Statistics Office (NSO) E-census website and sent directly to the U.S. Consulate General (see the link and directions attached). The $25.00 (USD) fee for this service should be paid with a credit card issued in the United States. We advise you to work with the petitioner as you complete the application.

In my case, I am not born in the Philippines but I am carrying a passport issued by the (Gov’t of the Philippines HK consulate). My below questions are:

- I have my original Hong Kong Birth Certificate, Do I need to get a birth certificate from NSO? Do I have a record in the Philippines even if I am born in Hong Kong?

- I studied in the Philippines for 10 years and went back to Hong Kong when I was 17 (I am now 22), do I still need to get a certificate of singleness?

- It states above “Applicants who have resided in the Philippines after age 16 must have a valid record clearance from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)” I moved back to Hong Kong when I was 17 do I have to get an NBI clearance in the Philippines?

Thanks.

Ms.Dawn

Female

Hong Kong

2009-10-16 05:18:00

My fiance got bar for 5 years after deportation..

The immigration officers in Minneapols have very bad attitude. They treat us like we are criminals. They claim my fiancee is lying because she carried too much clothes, personal belongings. She was travelling with me but in deed, we didn't plan to get married on this trip. Now, it seem to get married and apply for I-130 then K3 is the only solution for her to come.

Andy Chai

Male

Hong Kong

2007-11-04 10:33:00

My fiance got bar for 5 years after deportation..

My fiance traveled with me to USA with B1/B2 Visa. However, the INS deport her back before entering US at airport and barred for 5 years under INA 212(a)(9) due to she has intention of staying in US. Can I still apply K1 Visa for her to come? Are there other actions that I need to take? I know I can file K3 Visa for her, but we want to get married in US with my family member present. Please advice.

Andy Chai

Male

Hong Kong

2007-11-02 16:45:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

USCIS Status Update?

Hi everyone, i have a quick question for those of you have your K-1 approved.

My K-1 was approved on 22nd June 2010 at my local counsulate. However, i have notice that my status on the USCIS website has not been updated since February (when i get my NOA2). Is it anything i should be concerned? I am so confused

Thank you for your help!!!!!!1

Mandyold

Female

Hong Kong

2010-07-25 11:01:00

US Entry-10/24/08

Hi guys
Got my visa on the 23rd of Oct.'08 then fly Oct.24 of 08. And wow it was like flying forever, it was a long flight. But then once saw my future husband waiting for me with a big smile, everything that we been through, all those stressful days were over. And we are starting our new life together, that i will cherish every COLD minute here. It is very cold here now in UTAH guys. Good thing he's here to keep me warm(lol).
I wanna thank everyone for all the help, encouragement and support you been giving us throughout this long journey.

Good luck to all whose still waiting for approval and visas. The long wait is all worth it once its done.

Best regards,
Mitch and Amy

Mitchamy

Female

Philippines

2008-10-26 10:47:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

pls include me in your prayers

QUOTE (meljesca @ Sep 9 2008, 07:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hello fellow VJ's it's me again..My interview will be this coming friday September 12 7 am pls include me in your prayers..wish me luck..God bless everyone and gudluck to all...

QUOTE (meljesca @ Sep 9 2008, 06:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hello fellow VJ's it's me again..My interview will be this coming friday September 12 7 am pls include me in your prayers..wish me luck..God bless everyone and gudluck to all...

is it ok to wear jeans during the interview??? thanks...

You can wear what you like (jeans )but it would be nice to wear something formal. Good luck!!!!

Mitchamy

Female

Philippines

2008-09-11 01:45:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

My Big day

Hi Guys!
After a long wait...we will be tying our knots this coming Saturday, 8th Nov. 2008.
Thank you so much folks for the endless help...

Mitch and Amy

Mitchamy

Female

Philippines

2008-11-03 11:22:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

Hi guys!

Done with my interview and happy to share you the good news. I made it!!!APPROVED!

Thank you all, especially to Glo and Cole for the help, sharing experiences, support and encouragement.
God bless us all!!

Cheers,
Amy

Mitchamy

Female

Philippines

2008-10-20 01:04:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

QUOTE (jeffcloe @ Oct 17 2008, 01:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

It's been a while since I last visit this thread (yaaayyy I miss you guys)...
I got busy when Jeff returned here in my country, then after he went back home, I was so busy preparing all my documents for interview.
And yesterday I had my interview, just an update, people I got APPROVED

To everyone who are done with interview congratulations!!!
And for those waiting for visa delivery, WOW this is it! We are few days away to be reunited with our fiance`/fiancee...

Good Luck everyone! Keep smiling!

Congratulations!!!

Mitchamy

Female

Philippines

2008-10-17 03:33:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

QUOTE (Beta @ Oct 17 2008, 01:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hey guys! I got an email from the embassy saying my visa was approved and will be mailed to me!

StaceyG, relax! I know its easier said than done, I was sooo nervous before the interview, but really,you're doing everything right and you're telling the truth, nothing is going to go horrible bad, so try to get distracted and dont worry too much!!

Congrats!!!

Mitchamy

Female

Philippines

2008-10-17 00:35:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

QUOTE (cca @ Oct 15 2008, 05:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (angel0482 @ Oct 15 2008, 09:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Mitchamy @ Oct 13 2008, 07:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (angel0482 @ Oct 8 2008, 11:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

hey guys! a friend gave this link to me... i hope this will all of us. she told me to pass it on so i could share it to everybbody who will undergo an interview. ------>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> http://www.fiddlers.us/questions/

Hi Angel0482!
Goodluck for tomorrows interview.

Hi! Amy! Thank you again..

Anyway, I just got home last night from Manila. Had my interview. Thank God it went really good. I was so lucky to have a very nice consul. She didn't hold me that long. In fact she didn't even ask me any evidences anymore. In fact, the pre-screener are the strict ones than the consul I was assigned to. She just asked me very basic questions. Just a yes and a no answers mostly. But I was freezing cold while waiting outside the consul's booth. And it caused me to get nervous because of that. Lol! But when i came inside. She was very nice. Greeted me warmly and asked me to sit down. Asked me questions every nwo and then while she checked my documents. I was hoping she owuld asked me for evidences because I was ready for it and I made a lot of effort preparing all that. Lol! But to my surprise she just asked me questions. Only the i-134 affidavit of support and my fiance's w2 and tax transcript were asked by pre-screener. And also my pictures. She selected few of my pictures. She didn't bring all my 100 pieces pictures to the consuls. Lol! The pre-screener I was assigned to complains a lot. Like she said I brought to many pictures and why my fiance doesn't have much assets. I talked to my fiance about it and he said that she doesn't have the right to complain at all. Or say those negatives words. But nevertheless, I ignored her.

When I got in to the consul's booth. I saw her eyes getting big when she saw all my documents on my transparent bag. Lol! It was so heavy and my shoulder is aching until now. But it was worth bringing all of it. At least I was ready to had everything to her. I could still recall when she told me that, "Now, okay, I am going to approve your visa and you may sit down outside while your name will be called from window 37 or 38". I was like, I couldn't believe what I am hearnig that time. I thank her and i went outside to wait for my name to be called. I couldn't stopped myself from smiling when I got out from the consul's booth.

I am so thankful for my VJ family who went all the way with me. It was a really long journey we traveled together and here we are. Getting all the good news. So to all who are still on the process. Please hang on. You're almost there.

Angel

YEY CONGRATS!!!! I too will be in the 'hot seat' on 20th!!

Goodluck!

Mitchamy

Female

Philippines

2008-10-15 04:39:00

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Hi Angel0482!
Goodluck for tomorrows interview.

Congratulations Angel. Job well done. And now hoping you will get your visa soon so you will be reunited with your love.
I'll be on a hot seat by Monday 20th Oct.

Cheers,
Amy

Mitchamy

Female

Philippines

2008-10-15 04:13:00

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Hey guys!!!!

Everything went well on the interview!!!

Actually, almost everything... my fiancé sent me his W2 instead of the federal tax inco1040me, so he'll have to email it to the embassy so they can issue the visa (right now I have a denial paper in my hands, with the 221(g) number, which is so scary to look at), but the consul told me that it was alright and they'll issue the visa as soon as they get his email with the missing documentation. So yea, I'd be mad at my fiancé if I wasn't so happy right now!!

Thanks to all of you guys for the tips and support, and I'll post again after we work out this documentation problem!

Hi! Hope your fiance' can send/email the needed documents ASAP so you can have your visa real soon.

Mitchamy

Female

Philippines

2008-10-14 09:26:00

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My interview is tomorrow too! Wish me luck (and to Angel0482)!!

Im so nervous!!

Im sure you'll be approve!!! Best of luck!!!

Mitchamy

Female

Philippines

2008-10-14 00:02:00

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Hi Angel0482!
Goodluck for tomorrows interview.

Mitchamy

Female

Philippines

2008-10-13 06:12:00

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YEYYYY so happy for u

Im also happy as just found out i have my interview on the 20th October!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

good day for us april filers

Hi cca!!! We have same interview sched...Lets hope for the best.

Mitchamy

Female

Philippines

2008-10-07 22:44:00

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Hello!!

I finally received a letter from NVC that my approved petition was received.
I would like to ask those who have Manila based US Embassy....Is it easy or hard to make an appointment?...Should I wait for the packet first?...
You're response will be very much appreciated!
Salamat!

Hi everyone!

Last week I started looking for a new house for me and my fiance, and I found this perfect one, and I was approved for it! They needed the deposit by Tuesday (today). It all hinged on whether or not Jimmy would get his Visa approval for his interview (Monday-yesterday)

AND HE DID!! HE GOT APPROVED!!!!!

He called me 40 minutes after his interview (that's all it took he said!) in tears, and they told him "congratulations"! I am still in shock. I can't believe today I get to FINALLY book wedding plans, make wedding invitations, sign papers on a house, and KNOW THAT HE WILL BE HERE FOR GOOD IN THREE WEEKS!!!!

For everyone else who is still waiting, it will happen! You will get news soon!
Heather

Wow!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Mitchamy

Female

Philippines

2008-10-07 22:41:00

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Ah yayayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!

I just called the USEM... and I got my interview!!!!
Oh my! Oh my!!!!!!!! I'm panicking! Got a lot of things to do!!! I'm so dead my ###!

October 14, 2008 is my interview date! Need to undergo medical soon!

Hi Glo!

How are you? have some of my fruits! hehehehe! Oh damn! I forgot to ask them when did my case arrived! Ops!

Angel

Good luck Angel!!!

Thank you, Mitchamy!

It's strange that they will not send me Packet 3 anymore. Maybe it's because i called them because they were able to send my packet 3. But the lady ssaid i won' tbe needing that anymore. I just need to download some documents in the website.

Well as far as i know USE-Phils dont have packets to send out...Go to US website and download DS forms.
And pay your delbros right away to avoid delays of your visa.

Amy

Mitch!

I already paid my delbros and my visa fee in BPI. And they gave me a validated DS-157. I have to hand written that form. I had that photocopied in case I'll make a mistake. I haven't filled the form yet. Kind of anxious I might get a mistake filling that out. Lol!

How's your process, Mitch? How's it going?

Angel

Hi Angel,
Nothing much happening, no interview sched yet. I have to wait for the USE-HK to sched me for interview, Wondering what keeps them long.

Amy

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Hello guys!! Here I am coming back.LOL

I missed many things here for sure so let me congratulate everyone...wish you all good luck for the rest of the journey.

We will soon be having our medical and interview as seen on my countdown. Me and my girls needs your prayers guys. Thanks ahead.

Just done with my preparations.Will try to relax for the last week before the medical.

Glad your back!! Good luck with your medical.

Amy

Mitchamy

Female

Philippines

2008-09-28 22:11:00

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WE GOT APPROVED!!!!!!!
thank you everyone who helped keep our spirits up over the last 6 months of waiting. all the encouragement and love really worked. hopefully i will be back in ecuador in 3 weeks or less!
muchos abrazos (many hugs)
kathie and chamy

Congrats!!!

Mitchamy

Female

Philippines

2008-09-28 08:55:00

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Congrats RobertJay and your fiance, tell her good job standing in line for 5 hours.
YAY glo is packing!!!
YAY to Heather about the dress!!!!
and everyone ive missed...i have been reading the posts and i think about you all

NOW FOR THE BIG NEWS- WE GOT TOUCHED TODAY!!!!!! YAYAYYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYYAYYYYYYY!!!!!

im sooooooo stoked!!!! i've been so down and worried about why our applicaiton has taken so long to move , i thought we were going to be left behind!!! thanks to all of you who have been sending our words of encouragement, it really helps.

for all of you who got touched before getting the NOA2 how many days between the touch and the NOA2? also i did not get an email even though i signed up for it, i found out by logging on to the USCIS. what i really want to know is how long til they notify you of your interview date?

YAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYY

thank you SOOOOOO much for all your encouragement
kathie

Hi Chamy and Gatita!
Your approval is just around the corner. Just hang on!!!

Mitchamy

Female

Philippines

2008-09-26 09:57:00