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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBest way to file/Sign paperwork while seperated by long distance?

Hi,
I am new to the forums and like most of you would like to bring my fiancee to the US to live with me. We've been together almost 3 years now and I would like to start the application process now.
At the moment she is in the dominican republic where my family is also from but I was born in the states. Since she is out of the U.S at the moment how would i got about getting her signature on the paper work , I am not sure if e-signature is an option or what. I have all the evidence except picture of us together but i do have all the receipts that show i have been supporting her and also the text and call logs from the past years.

Can anyone provide me some insight on this .

Thank you in advance.



>>> I had this situation when my husband started the whole process... Print the form, send it to her and mail it back to you. Now it is your option to expedite the mailing.
vic&el4everMalePhilippines2011-08-01 16:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhich form?

Sweet! Thanks!



Your welcome!!! Keep us posted!
vic&el4everMalePhilippines2011-08-01 16:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhich form?

Then do I need to fill out the I-134 with my information?



You have to fill out I-1864 and your mom has to fill out the 1-864A.
vic&el4everMalePhilippines2011-08-01 16:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhich form?
I had help a friend that are in the same page as you.. We use the I-864A. She got approved!
vic&el4everMalePhilippines2011-08-01 16:11:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMEDICAL EXAM

Well just an update. My fiancee Florenda arrived in Manila at 8:45AM today (Monday). Since it was too early to check in at the hotel I suggested she go to PRISM to register for the 1:30PM or 3:30PM session. Well she arrived there at 9:45AM and the 10AM session wasn't full so they put her in that one right away! I guess on to it's St. Luke's tomorrow! :dance:


Does she have her passport already? We needed too do her CFO before she got her passport.

Good luck with her medical and interview!
vic&el4everMalePhilippines2007-01-08 00:23:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMEDICAL EXAM

Ok, this morning I called Saint Lukes, you can take some test for Medical Examination if u have ur period but not the urine testing and PE. If u will have it on the day of ur medical, u will take some test and go back next week for a urine testing, u can still take the interview.


Well that is good news, but sure it would be better too finish it will in the 2-day exam. As long as you can complete your interview, but what will they do if your exam is not completed. Hold your visa till completed?



hi im from iligan city too! me and the other girls here will go this 25th for our med exam.. my period is at the end of the month so ill have it a week before :) im also praying, i wont get a cough haha, it's raining now adays...good exercise and a healthy diet plus vit C :)


Yeah Iligan is a great city! We are not sure if we can do it early, but if not she can meet u there. where u staying? I know she will meet up with her friend from CDO also there.

Good luck!
vic&el4everMalePhilippines2007-01-06 07:16:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMEDICAL EXAM

Ok, this morning I called Saint Lukes, you can take some test for Medical Examination if u have ur period but not the urine testing and PE. If u will have it on the day of ur medical, u will take some test and go back next week for a urine testing, u can still take the interview.


Well that is good news, but sure it would be better too finish it will in the 2-day exam. As long as you can complete your interview, but what will they do if your exam is not completed. Hold your visa till completed?
vic&el4everMalePhilippines2007-01-05 21:44:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMEDICAL EXAM

Hi there, may I know where your fiancee is located? I am from visayas partly from leyte. if she like we can go to our medical together? just pm me.


She lives in Iligan city in Mindanao, the plan so far is too go too her medical on time if she will not need too go early. That is why we are asking if we should go early due too needing too fly there. Sure we can PM you if we she will go earlier.

Edited by vic&el4ever, 05 January 2007 - 06:03 AM.

vic&el4everMalePhilippines2007-01-05 06:02:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMEDICAL EXAM

Hello arch and cel,

I will have my medical exam next week. I will go on the schedule given by USE. I want to ask if they will postponed/rescheduled the ME if there's a monthly period.


We have the same issue as you, maybe we can call St. Lukes too ask them that. But need too call them on Monday.

Let us know if you will call them. it we call we will tell u also. Our medical or interview dates are so close. :whistle:
vic&el4everMalePhilippines2007-01-05 05:42:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNeed Advice - Med Exam in Manila

Hi! I'm wonderin if you guys had an attorney for the petition cuz it seems like your case got approved really fast compare to the other couples. :yes:



who, Arnold_and_Joan?

Attorney or not you can get appoved faster for medical reasons only or the armed services.
vic&el4everMalePhilippines2007-01-15 08:30:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila interview
Also it will take about 4 months will you get your interview.

https://evisaforms.state.gov/ds156.asp

The 134, 157 can be found in the Example Forms area.

I dont remember if the 156k is there.
vic&el4everMalePhilippines2007-02-17 18:43:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila interview

Okay so we have our Noa2 now and we are waiting for my fiancee's interview.I have read here what to do next but would like a better understanding.

1. It says to send in an exact duplicte of your I-129f petition to your fiancee for the interview.Do I need to send her all the copies of her letters I sent in to USCIS?
2. What about my birth certificate and divorce decree? Can I use the copies I sent USCIS or do I need to now send her certified copies of my birth certificate and divorce decree?

Thanks for any information you can share with me.



1. Yes you need to send her a copy of the 129f, I would send all the letters you send! You have time though, you will send her the letter you will get from the NVC also.

2. Birth certificate and divorce decree should by certified copies with copies made of the for her too keep and give too them during the interview.

3. She will get a letter from the Embassy also with what she needs too bring (NSO, NBI, Birth Certificate, Etc!

4. Packet 4 will have the forms she needs too fill out (156k, 157) The 156 needs too be filled out online. The 134 need too fill filled out by you and send too her.

Good luck! Victor
vic&el4everMalePhilippines2007-02-17 18:35:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHelp Wanted

On my Sweetie's BC there is a typo in her name. Her name is Gracia, but it was spelled Garcia on the BC. Her family went to court and had her name changed to Gracia from Garcia when she was 21 yo. We have read many people have been put on AR because of a discrepency in the BC. We have court documents confirming the legality of changing the name as well as baptismal and other evidence that she never used the "Garcia" name. My question is, would it be beneficial to get an NBI and CENOMAR under the "Garcia" name as well at the "Gracia" name? We would not, of course, offer this evidence unless it became apparent that the CO was having a problem with the change on the BC. Thanks for your answers in advance.


Hi,

In regards of your problem i suggest her to go to a public notary place where they can do an AFFIDAVIT OF DISCREPANCY. The lawyer can make that AFFIDAVIT letter stating that GARCIA & GRACIA is the same person on the the benificiary or in the petition. That's what we did and i consulted a lawyer in the philippines and i also here in US that handles immigration cases. This is not a big deal unless she's late registry then that's a problem. In the philippines alot of people had this problem this is a clerical error. She cannot change it because it's in the file already... i hope i can help im on the same boat..

Maylet



The issue we tried too get past was her mother used her father's name even though they never married and also her mother's age was not correct on my fiancée BC.

As far as I know her mother and father’s BC are correct.

But at our case of being already under AR do you think there is any point of fixing now?

If you don’t mind me ask. Question: How much did you pay a lawyer too look into this and correct this problem if we need too fit it? You can PM that too me if needed.

Thanks Victor
vic&el4everMalePhilippines2007-02-04 01:08:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionjust a delay on my visa or AR?

I'm applying for K1 and im done with my interview.I'm really worried now after 15 days i still haven't received my visa. I called the embassy and they are still reviewing it! I thought the interview is the final process. What's taking them so long to release my visa? After the interview they didn't ask for anything and I saw approved attached to my files. Are any of you guys have the same situation as mine. Is this normal? I hope you could give me some advice how to receive my visa asap.



When she checked about to pay for her visa delivery was given a extra paper (pink) with requirements ask for more items needed too approval your case?

We are in the same situation as you, they didn't ask for anything only saying that they will review our case for so called normal checks for our case. We was told when I called that it will take 4 to 6 weeks to complete the checks. It has been over a month now for us!


Victor
vic&el4everMalePhilippines2007-03-05 17:26:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionFINALLY OUT FROM A.R
Congratulations guys, I hope we are next!
vic&el4everMalePhilippines2007-03-07 20:23:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

Hi Vic. Yup, you can change POE. Whatever is convenient for you.

I plan to delete February interviewees on April 1 (and I was waiting for you to tell me where El's visa was delivered). :yes:




Thanks for help again, visa delivery 03-17-07
vic&el4everMalePhilippines2007-03-28 08:33:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
I know it has been asked before, is it ok too change the POE from LAX to Las Vegas? We are looking for a good deal on Airlines flights now and Las Vegas is where we are going to get married so I was going to drive there to meet her.

Cora, why is our name still on the list?

01..vic&el4ever.....09-07-06..09-27-06..01-06-07..02-01-07..2006-768xxx..OK..Mar 16/44days /???


Victor
vic&el4everMalePhilippines2007-03-28 08:22:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
Funny you asked that, we have got it in our hands today! :dance: :dance: :dance: We are jumping for joy, not we need to find a good deal on a flight to the US with a POE for LAX. If anyone is getting any good deals on buys tickets please PM us.
Is it better to buy in the US and mail it or will it be better for her to buy it there? I think we need to fill out the I-94 yes? She will take a boat to cebu to get her stamp there where she took her CFO. then flght out of CDO to Manila to LAX.

The soon to be Mr. & Mrs Shamulus :dance:










Vic&el did you receive the visa already?

Updating timeline of Cheryland Mike. Adding David-Mae forever. Welcome to the list! :)

I saw new posters (or is it just me? :blush: ) Just let me know if and when you want to be added :yes: .


Legend:
OK - Visa approved
AR - Admin Review/Add'l Docs Required
ME - Military Expedite
AO - Age-Out (Derivative approaching age 21)

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

K1 LIST

01..vic&el4ever.....09-07-06..09-27-06..01-06-07..02-01-07..2006-768xxx..OK..Visa rcvd??
02..davidjack.......09-05-06..10-04-06..xx-xx-xx..02-02-07..2006-770xxx..STATUS/UPDATE PLEASE
03..binow...........09-20-06..10-02-06..01-04-07..02-02-07..2006-770xxx..STATUS/UPDATE PLEASE
04..mydestiny.......09-21-06..10-23-06..xx-xx-xx..02-23-07..2006-783xxx..OK..STATUS/UPDATE PLEASE
05..gobdogman.......09-07-06..10-20-06..xx-xx-xx..02-26-07..2006-789xxx..OK..but pending baby's birth registration
06..jamrok..........09-29-06..10-25-06..xx-xx-xx..11-24-06..2006-789xxx..OK..STATUS/UPDATE PLEASE
07..pnoy00pogi......09-26-06..10-18-06..01-08-07..02-26-07..2006-xxxxxx..OK..STATUS/UPDATE PLEASE

08..patrick808......10-18-06..10-30-06..01-24-07..03-08-07..2006-800xxx..OK
09..Joone745........10-20-06..11-01-06..xx-xx-xx..03-09-07..2006-800xxx..OK
10..Wes.............11-02-06..11-17-06..12-29-06..03-20-07..2006-818xxx
11..49bstreet.......09-29-06..11-21-06..01-23-07..03-21-07..2006-820xxx
12..maylet29........10-27-06..11-21-06..xx-xx-xx..03-22-07..2006-820xxx
13..kismet..........11-02-06..11-20-06..01-26-07..03-22-07..2006-820xxx
14..iya.............11-02-06..11-20-06..02-02-07..03-23-07..2006-820xxx
15..boch............11-08-06..11-29-06..01-05-07..03-23-07..2006-820xxx
16..B&N.............11-03-06..11-29-06..01-24-07..03-26-07..2006-824xxx
17..Alanlvsjudy.....11-06-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..03-27-07..2006-824xxx
18..EllaJosh........11-14-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..03-23-07..2006-834xxx

19..DeaniWait.......11-28-06..12-19-06..02-27-07..04-04-07..2006-842xxx
20..wthornton.......11-28-06..12-19-06..02-26-07..04-04-07..2006-842xxx
21..DocMay..........11-15-06..12-12-06..02-26-07..04-10-07..2006-845xxx
22..genlramos.......11-17-06..12-19-06..xx-xx-xx..04-11-07..2006-845xxx
23..DaveandFleur....10-17-06..12-19-06..02-28-07..04-11-07..2006-845xxx
24..George&Jenny....11-27-06..12-12-06..xx-xx-xx..04-10-07..2006-845xxx
25..PatientlyWait...12-04-06..12-27-06..02-26-07..04-13-07..2006-852xxx
26..Kayz............12-14-06..12-27-06..02-26-07..04-16-07..2006-854xxx
27..sanfrancisco....xx-xx-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..04-17-07..2006-8xxxxx
28..supra...........12-07-06..01-08-07..03-03-07..04-18-07..2006-860xxx
29..elmasguapo......12-15-06..01-08-07..xx-xx-xx..04-24-07..2006-xxxxxx
30..Dean/Gra........12-26-06..01-04-07..02-27-06..04-23-07..2007-503xxx
31..CocoPuff........12-29-06..01-16.07..03-03-07..04-25-07..2007-5xxxxx
32..Mike Marivic....01-04-07..01-20-07..02-26-07..04-24-07..2007-508xxx
33..MarieandBryan...01-10-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..04-27-07..2007-52xxxx

34..Skeeter211......01-17-07..02-27-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-52xxxx - WAKE UP CALL!!!
35..chadandlira.....01-25-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..05-09-07..2007-536xxx
36..Honeysweet......02-01-07..02-20-07..xx-xx-xx..05-10-07..2007-540xxx
37..chadmides.......02-12-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..05-10-07..2007-547xxx
38..David-MaeForev..02-27-07..03-14-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-564xxx



K3 LIST
01..Glenn&Rosemarie.08-29-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..01-25-07..2006-750xxx..OK..Feb 01/07 days/Cagayan de Oro
02..KimTung.........10-06-06..10-26-06..12-21-06..02-16-07..2006-792xxx..OK..but advised by consul to pursue CR on Mar 22
03..Archie07........10-16-06..10-24-06..xx-xx-xx..02-16-07..2006-xxxxxx..OK..Feb 26/10 days/??
04..dj2004..........11-16-06..12-12-06..02-27-07..04-03-07..2006-839xxx
05..M&M.............11-20-06..xx-xx-xx..03-02-07..04-16-07..2007-503xxx
06..Jeff&Boo........12-26-06..01-12-07..02-26-07..04-26-07..2007-5xxxxx
07..CherylandMike...02-05-07..02-26-07..xx-xx-xx..05-16-07..2007-546xxx
08..Robor007........02-06-07..02-20-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-xxxxxx


IR-1/CR-1
Name.................NOA2.....CASE CMPLT..PACKET..INTERVIEW...MNL CASE#..STATUS
01..Jazzy...........08-03-06..10-17-06..12-30-06..02-08-07..2006-729xxx..OK..Mar 09/ 31 days/ ??
02..w1n78...........09-05-06..11-16-06..02-05-07..03-02-07..2006-764xxx..P4 received in CA - AR hang in there!
03..soulm8z0928.....09-06-06..11-16-06..02-05-07..03-14-07..2006-76xxxx..OK
04..M&M.............09-07-06..11-15-06..02-05-07..03-15-07..2006-765xxx..P4 received in OH
05..dims1...........09-20-06..12-01-06..02-06-07..03-19-07..2006-775xxx..P4 received in OR
06..KimTung.........09-26-06..12-21-06..xx-xx-xx..03-22-07..2006-779xxx
07..randynrose......09-29-06..02-06-07..03-06-07..04-20-07..2006-xxxxxx
08..StarProg........12-28-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-508xxx
09..Robor007........02-06-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-xxxxxx


Edited by vic&el4ever, 16 March 2007 - 11:12 PM.

vic&el4everMalePhilippines2007-03-16 23:09:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
We are happy to be off the top of this list for sure!



Congratulations soulm8z0928 for a successful interview! :thumbs:

vic&el4ever, finally! Yahoo! :dance:

May interview dates are out. Updating timelines of chadandlira, honeysweet and chadmides.

Legend:
OK - Visa approved
AR - Admin Review/Add'l Docs Required
ME - Military Expedite
AO - Age-Out (Derivative approaching age 21)

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

K1 LIST

01..vic&el4ever.....09-07-06..09-27-06..01-06-07..02-01-07..2006-768xxx..OK..
02..davidjack.......09-05-06..10-04-06..xx-xx-xx..02-02-07..2006-770xxx..STATUS/UPDATE PLEASE
03..binow...........09-20-06..10-02-06..01-04-07..02-02-07..2006-770xxx..STATUS/UPDATE PLEASE
04..mydestiny.......09-21-06..10-23-06..xx-xx-xx..02-23-07..2006-783xxx..OK..STATUS/UPDATE PLEASE
05..gobdogman.......09-07-06..10-20-06..xx-xx-xx..02-26-07..2006-789xxx..OK..but pending baby's birth registration
06..jamrok..........09-29-06..10-25-06..xx-xx-xx..11-24-06..2006-789xxx..OK..STATUS/UPDATE PLEASE
07..pnoy00pogi......09-26-06..10-18-06..01-08-07..02-26-07..2006-xxxxxx..OK..STATUS/UPDATE PLEASE

08..patrick808......10-18-06..10-30-06..01-24-07..03-08-07..2006-800xxx..OK
09..Joone745........10-20-06..11-01-06..xx-xx-xx..03-09-07..2006-800xxx..OK
10..Wes.............11-02-06..11-17-06..12-29-06..03-20-07..2006-818xxx
11..49bstreet.......09-29-06..11-21-06..01-23-07..03-21-07..2006-820xxx
12..maylet29........10-27-06..11-21-06..xx-xx-xx..03-22-07..2006-820xxx
13..kismet..........11-02-06..11-20-06..01-26-07..03-22-07..2006-820xxx
14..iya.............11-02-06..11-20-06..02-02-07..03-23-07..2006-820xxx
15..boch............11-08-06..11-29-06..01-05-07..03-23-07..2006-820xxx
16..B&N.............11-03-06..11-29-06..01-24-07..03-26-07..2006-824xxx
17..Alanlvsjudy.....11-06-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..03-27-07..2006-824xxx
18..EllaJosh........11-14-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..03-23-07..2006-834xxx

19..DeaniWait.......11-28-06..12-19-06..02-27-07..04-04-07..2006-842xxx
20..wthornton.......11-28-06..12-19-06..02-26-07..04-04-07..2006-842xxx
21..DocMay..........11-15-06..12-12-06..02-26-07..04-10-07..2006-845xxx
22..genlramos.......11-17-06..12-19-06..xx-xx-xx..04-11-07..2006-845xxx
23..DaveandFleur....10-17-06..12-19-06..02-28-07..04-11-07..2006-845xxx
24..George&Jenny....11-27-06..12-12-06..xx-xx-xx..04-10-07..2006-845xxx
25..PatientlyWait...12-04-06..12-27-06..02-26-07..04-13-07..2006-852xxx
26..Kayz............12-14-06..12-27-06..02-26-07..04-16-07..2006-854xxx
27..sanfrancisco....xx-xx-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..04-17-07..2006-8xxxxx
28..supra...........12-07-06..01-08-07..03-03-07..04-18-07..2006-860xxx
29..elmasguapo......12-15-06..01-08-07..xx-xx-xx..04-24-07..2006-xxxxxx
30..Dean/Gra........12-26-06..01-04-07..02-27-06..04-23-07..2007-503xxx
31..CocoPuff........12-29-06..01-16.07..03-03-07..04-25-07..2007-5xxxxx
32..Mike Marivic....01-04-07..01-20-07..02-26-07..04-24-07..2007-508xxx
33..MarieandBryan...01-10-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..04-27-07..2007-52xxxx

34..Skeeter211......01-17-07..02-27-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-52xxxx - WAKE UP CALL!!!
35..chadandlira.....01-25-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..05-09-07..2007-536xxx
36..Honeysweet......02-01-07..02-20-07..xx-xx-xx..05-10-07..2007-540xxx
37..chadmides.......02-12-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..05-10-07..2007-547xxx



K3 LIST
01..Glenn&Rosemarie.08-29-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..01-25-07..2006-750xxx..OK..Feb 01/07 days/Cagayan de Oro
02..KimTung.........10-06-06..10-26-06..12-21-06..02-16-07..2006-792xxx..OK..but advised by consul to pursue CR on Mar 22
03..Archie07........10-16-06..10-24-06..xx-xx-xx..02-16-07..2006-xxxxxx..OK..Feb 26/10 days/??
04..dj2004..........11-16-06..12-12-06..02-27-07..04-03-07..2006-839xxx
05..M&M.............11-20-06..xx-xx-xx..03-02-07..04-16-07..2007-503xxx
06..Jeff&Boo........12-26-06..01-12-07..02-26-07..04-26-07..2007-5xxxxx
07..CherylandMike...02-05-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-546xxx
08..Robor007........02-06-07..02-20-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-xxxxxx


IR-1/CR-1
Name.................NOA2.....CASE CMPLT..PACKET..INTERVIEW...MNL CASE#..STATUS
01..Jazzy...........08-03-06..10-17-06..12-30-06..02-08-07..2006-729xxx..OK..Mar 09/ 31 days/ ??
02..w1n78...........09-05-06..11-16-06..02-05-07..03-02-07..2006-764xxx..P4 received in CA - AR hang in there!
03..soulm8z0928.....09-06-06..11-16-06..02-05-07..03-14-07..2006-76xxxx..OK
04..M&M.............09-07-06..11-15-06..02-05-07..03-15-07..2006-765xxx..P4 received in OH
05..dims1...........09-20-06..12-01-06..02-06-07..03-19-07..2006-775xxx..P4 received in OR
06..KimTung.........09-26-06..12-21-06..xx-xx-xx..03-22-07..2006-779xxx
07..randynrose......09-29-06..02-06-07..03-06-07..04-20-07..2006-xxxxxx
08..StarProg........12-28-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-508xxx
09..Robor007........02-06-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-xxxxxx


vic&el4everMalePhilippines2007-03-15 23:34:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

SHIPMENT TRACKING SYSTEM


Query Results...


MNL200676824701
INFO DATE INFO DESCRIPTION
3/14/2007 5:44:20 PM SHIPMENT RECEIVED AT DISTRIBUTION CENTER
3/14/2007 2:30:02 PM SHIPMENT IN PROCESS
3/14/2007 9:51:35 AM SHIPMENT RELEASED BY THE EMBASSY
2/1/2007 3:48:11 PM SHIPMENT PROCESS IN THE EMBASSY


Track more...

AT LAST!!!!!! Congratulations to you both we are very happy for you. :dance:


We are still in shock, but making plans now for her trip here.
vic&el4everMalePhilippines2007-03-14 23:26:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

Congradulations and best wishes to you vic&el4ever!!!!

I have a question about POE....
Can you chose your POE or is it done by the Embassy?

My finace put his POE as Chicago, will this be a problem?

:help: :help: :help: :help: if you can,

Thanks!!!!


Our POE is LAX and that is what we put. POE can be changed by you with no issues.
vic&el4everMalePhilippines2007-03-14 23:23:00
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Our 6 weeks of hell are over! APPOVED, APPOVED, APPOVED!!! Much plans to do now guys and gals!
vic&el4everMalePhilippines2007-03-14 20:00:00
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SHIPMENT TRACKING SYSTEM


Query Results...


MNL200676824701
INFO DATE INFO DESCRIPTION
3/14/2007 5:44:20 PM SHIPMENT RECEIVED AT DISTRIBUTION CENTER
3/14/2007 2:30:02 PM SHIPMENT IN PROCESS
3/14/2007 9:51:35 AM SHIPMENT RELEASED BY THE EMBASSY
2/1/2007 3:48:11 PM SHIPMENT PROCESS IN THE EMBASSY


Track more...
vic&el4everMalePhilippines2007-03-14 07:53:00
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Hi all,

Well the visas were finally released from the embassy!!!!!!!!! Delbros texted Jasmin 4pm on the 7th...she should have the visas in hand on friday (shes in Cebu). Its finally almost over...we are now trying to find flights for a decent price...its hard now because of peak season and holy week coming up. We are SOOOOOOO excited!!!!

Sky....loraine doesnt always answer...sometimes its "Sandy"...try to be patient (haha)...i called the embassy monday...they said no update still with consular...then on wed...the visa is released already!!

Sillygirl...please update to reflect we are off of AR!!!!!!....visa released march 7th...we'll let you know when visas are in hand.

Jazzy



Congratulations! 2 more to go! I hope we are next!
vic&el4everMalePhilippines2007-03-07 20:35:00
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thanks for the info. i spoke with lorraine and she gave me more details on our AR. it's regarding the validity of our marriage. she says no matter what document or proof we provided during the interview, we would have been under review. the embassy will have to get some sort of document from NSO. she also said that it's a normal procedure for married and fiance couples petitioning due to high amounts of fraud. it doesn't make sense that if this is a "normal procedure" why are there not many on this forum getting AR? what am i suppose to do? i'm on leave from work and they expect me to be back on the 26th. I AM NOT DOING ANYMORE AIRPORT GOODBYES! this sucks so bad. nothing makes sense during this whole procedure. if the documents we submitted to support our marriage isn't enough then what is? lorraine said there's nothing we can do or done differently to have go any other way. i hope none of you future interviews have to go through this ####### coz it really is #######!

You can also use (63-2) 528-6300 X5184. Try early in the morning around 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM.



thanks jazzy, just found out. i wasn't expecting to be put on AR so i never paid attention to the other post regarding it. i guess our marriage "doesn't meet their definition"


It seams we all get the same run around about those so-called normal procedures of checking documents of our love one's! I also called yesterday and keep asking the same questions over and over again. I seam to always get the same responces to. I hope we will all be releasted from this AR hell!!! Good luck guys and god bless!

Victor
vic&el4everMalePhilippines2007-03-06 08:36:00
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My wife has been here almost one month now. I guess it is typical for women that cross continents to live with their spouse to be "homesick." My wife is having ups and downs with this. Periods of sadness and crying are sometimes daily. Someone suggested that a section for this be started. I think it is a very good idea.



Keeping her busy with something will help and yes I agree that for most it will past quickly.

Some do take longer than others due too having a many friends and family around them all the time, then boom a big change!

Change is not easy for anyone!
vic&el4everMalePhilippines2007-03-05 09:04:00
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I am wondering if anyone has experience problems with their baggage being a little oversize while flying with PAL. My understanding is that the total maximum linear measurement is 107". She plan to use 2 - 20x20x20 inch boxes which has a total linear length of 120". She told me that during her CFO seminar she was told the airlines are stricter with nonimmigrants travelers (e.g., K1 VISAs).




20+20+20+20+20= 100 total girth that is the length and all 4 sides.
vic&el4everMalePhilippines2007-03-05 08:59:00
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[quote]name='Dean/Gra' date='Mar 3 2007, 11:31 AM' post='756198']Vic and El,

Well pray for you guys. Keep holding on and well hope for the best to come.
BTW, El has grandparents at CKJor? I am going there these coming weekend to visit my aunt too. Such a nice place!

Gra[/quote]



Yes her grandparents live there in Siquijor, I have been there 2 times and I love it there so much! I wish I can move there!!! hehehe :whistle:

Her grandparents are great to be with to! I miss being there!

Victor
vic&el4everMalePhilippines2007-03-04 02:44:00
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Hi Vic,

K-1, K-3 or CR-1...AR is AR....IT SUCKS!!!!! We have been waiting 2 years now....every day on AR is like an eternity and very stressful...on one hand you wait for the visa to be released, calling the embassy every other day for updates....on the other hand you sit and wonder what foolishness the embassy will do next. And so we can only wait and pray.

Jazzy

Thank you so much for your help before, now yes we need your prayers for our release. I see a few others on AR also, but currently we are the only K-1's on AR.
Thanks to all and god bless!
Victor


Why you guys been waiting for 2 years? Did you try to do a visa before? We will prey for all of us! Waiting is the hardest thing when you should be together by now.

God bless you all!

Victor
vic&el4everMalePhilippines2007-03-04 02:23:00
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Hi Vic,

Prayers unto you for early release from AR, regards to El.

Congrats to everyone just recently approved. Best of Luck to new comers, Happy reunion to everyone just arrived recently in US.

God bless! (F)
rebelheart


Thank you so much for your help before, now yes we need your prayers for our release. I see a few others on AR also, but currently we are the only K-1's on AR.

Thanks to all and god bless!

Victor
vic&el4everMalePhilippines2007-03-03 00:43:00
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Happy trip to Ana and Tessa and Jinky!!! Steven, your wait is down to less than 24 hours :clock:

Sillygirl, the list is all yours (and thank you so much). PW temporarily signing off..... :joy: :goofy: :energetic:

Warning: Intensity 9.9 around 2:00 am Manila time.


Jinky is on her way to the Cebu International Airport! She will call me one last time before she boards the plane. She has one stop in Hong Kong (1 hr. 10 min) and from there to LAX! Keep her in your prayers! ...and I'm producing enough stomach acid to burn a whole to the center of the earth. :P I'm trying to keep calm but it's not my nature....ayeeeeeee! :P


Have a good flight! Hope to see you guys around the Orange County area ok. I work in Mission Viejo, when Eldalin gets here we hope to make many visits up there to see others up there.

Victor
vic&el4everMalePhilippines2007-03-02 09:26:00
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Jazzy and vic&el, any word from the embassy?

Updating list.

[font=Courier New][size=1]Legend:
OK - Visa approved
AR - Admin Review/Add'l Docs Required
ME - Military Expedite
AO - Age-Out (Derivative approaching age 21)

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

K1 LIST

01..Robhankins......09-01-06..09-22-06..xx-xx-xx..02-26-07..2006-761xxx..OK
02..vic&el4ever.....09-07-06..09-27-06..01-06-07..02-01-07..2006-768xxx..AR


IR-1/CR-1
Name.................NOA2.....CASE CMPLT..PACKET..INTERVIEW...MNL CASE#..STATUS
01..Jazzy...........08-03-06..10-17-06..12-30-06..02-08-07..2006-729xxx..AR..late BC reg. of stepdaughter

vic&el4everMalePhilippines2007-03-01 09:03:00
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We have Visa!! Mari picked it up on Tuesday and so after a quick visit to to get the CFO stamp, she's good to go!!

It still seems unreal but she's hangin' in Manila for the next few days and leaving Friday night for San Francisco.

What a challenging experience it has been. But after some bad breaks in the first few months, things have gone very smoothly for us. Just eight little months and finally done!! Actually for us it's almost two and a half years of impatiently waiting! :wacko: I needed over a year and a half to get a final divorce after being legally separated in 2004.

Soooo thanks for all the notes and our congratulations to the huge group of newly approved couples!! :dance: :dance:

To our California friends, Fel and Frank, Steven and Jinky, and Joone and Lyann, we hope to find times soon to meet with you in person before long and have another celebration dinner. Mari and my son Daniel are both dying to go to Disneyland this Summer so we will be in So Cal for sure!

And for so many other of the terrific people Mari has hooked up with, we still have our broadband and our webcam so I hope we can also stay close and continue to help each other and let friendships bloom.

Take care y'all and we'll also continue here in VJ. The immigration process is one looooong journey!

Eric and Mari

Hey...

Don't leave us out... We're in Southern Cali as well... Torrance City to be exact... We'd love to crash the party!!!

Cheers!!!

Ahmari & Jhen...


I hope Eldalin and I will be joining you all @ Disneyland. I live in San Diego, so that is not far also.

Victor
vic&el4everMalePhilippines2007-02-23 07:52:00
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Finally saw these pictures and have it saved in my computer... :thumbs:

Nice meeting u guys...dat was a nice dinner together after our interview... nice experienced we had during our waiting in d embassy...cant forget the situations that we are waiting...Luz and gary infront of me...ken and maria..in the other side thersch VJ also...in my back vanessa my friend. Others got nervous...preparing for their papers and everything...but all were approved!!!!!! tired and hungryyyyyyyy....but ended in MEgastar restaurant for dinner...then took pics ....talking...getting to know each other....trying to identify...coz we knew each other by names in VJ...dat was funny...using the names in VJ...but wow coz we had VJ feb15 reunion ..that was great!



Looks like your PC is hanging up huh? Good luck!!!

Victor
vic&el4everMalePhilippines2007-02-21 12:21:00
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Oh Tessa congratulations! wish ill have a text from them too, im ready to leave on the 23rd, so i need to have my visa before that date :( Just got back in Ermita, i have addressed my visa delivery here in Metro Manila...Im hoping i'll have it after 3 days of my interview, just like nemogurl. ooooohhhh was worried but im ok now...thanks to lebby hehe.

by the way, my fiance will fax a letter to request early release to the embassy. Hope it will turn out fine.he got a very sweet valid reason...mmmm hope the he'll fax it to the right number.

fel



Hey Fel,

Have a good flight ok! Too bad Eldalin will not be flying with you. We has she will follow you soon after! Enjoy the California area and hope too meet you here!

Victor :)
vic&el4everMalePhilippines2007-02-20 09:07:00
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If that doesn't work, PM me your email address and I'll forward you the photos that Ate Luz sent to me (that goes for anyone who wants copies). :star:

BTW, Cora, you look so elegant and beautiful in the photos! :star:


Ayayay! Thank you, Steven. I knew the other ladies were half my age so I tried my best not to look like their grandma hahaha. 44 years old <ouch!> in case you got curious.

Ok, maybe that explains why I am unable to see some of the photos posted here. The images were uploaded on sites that are restricted by our office Admin. Is that a correct assumption or maybe I'm talking nonsense again hehehe. Oh gee, I'm so dumb hehehe :blush: :content:

Thanks for posting the link, Steven. Luz sent me some of the photos too. Thanks also Luz.

Hi vic&el, we hope and pray for your early release from AR prison.

Good luck oakwell, Mike&Jennie and 2hearts!!! We will eagerly await news from you tomorrow.

I'm going home now. Good night!


Thanks Cora, we are preying each day!

Victor
vic&el4everMalePhilippines2007-02-19 06:16:00
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We have a great time at our get together.Just thought to share some pics here..
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The beautiful First lady of Manila Thread Cora aka PW.
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GaryC, LuzyC, Garya505 and his pretty wife, Florenda.
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Cora, me and Gary.
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Judy(alanlvjudy)Kar3n,Maria(richard&maria)Cora,Luzy,Gary,Esha,Garya and Florenda,Ana and Ken(ken&maria)
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Kar3n,Maria,Cora.Robin(partly hidden)and Me.
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Gary and Florenda,Cora,Esha,Ana,Maria,Judy and Kar3n(back row)Gary and Luz,Maria and Ken(front row)
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Gary,Luz.Jinky(steven&jinky)and her cute son Job.
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Ken and Maria , Gary and Luzy
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Job,Luz,Jinky,Mari(erichu)Ana(steve&ana)Florenda,Maria and Kar3n.
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Cora,Gary & Luz and Jinky

Enjoy! (F)


Wow nice photos, too bad Eldalin didnt say around; but she wanted too go home. She had plans too visit the grandparents in Siquijor, even though she was on AR. Her grandma's 75th birthday was today, but they then too the beach yesterday too have the party there. Siquijor is so beautiful, i trully miss being there! Good luck too all the appoved VJers!

We hope too see you all soon in the AOS forms hehehe!

Victor
vic&el4everMalePhilippines2007-02-19 03:02:00
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Laguna Beach is a nice city, i have been there many times! Not far from me also!



Hi Vic! Hope your AR gets lifted soon! Any word on what they need from you?


They have not asked for anything from us (that is good news i hope)

I was told just doing nomal checks of her only.

But if anyone as any good advice it would be nice.

Fish and I have been sending PM's about thier case.

I need too check who is our congressman in the San Diego area.

Maybe with any luck our case will not take as long as they say.
vic&el4everMalePhilippines2007-02-16 06:02:00
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Hi,

We confirmed earlier this week that the embassy has the pics and passports...so now we are checking delbros daily to watch for changes. I hope they decide to review those quick and they are not going to sit on someones desk for weeks. Yes Cebu has International airport...it is nice ...i fly in there rather than deal with manila. We'll keep you posted on the AR...it "should" be a quick one!

Jazzy

wow, they have an international airport in cebu? that's great, less hassle for them to switch airports (domestic to international). so how's everything jazzy? any word if the embassy received your pics for the AR?


Good too know that is all they asked for! I hope your AR is lifted soon!

APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!! :star: :dance: :dance: :star:

I heard from Mari and we are approved! In fact ALL the VJers were approved today! Seems like February is "Clear The Backlog!" month. :lol:

Congrats to all the new Visa holders!!

Mari said her interview was very easy. The final interviewer was nice and friendly. He even allowed her to arrange for Visa pick-up at the embassy. Sometimes things can go just as you hope.

Also, Mari had a great time at the dinner the night before. She really enjoyed being in such a warm and friendly group!! I wish I could have been there and lifted a glass with all of you. Thanks Gary for hosting!! I'm looking forward to seeing the pics.

Mari and I are so grateful for this site and the great contributions from so many people. We couldn't have done this without ya!!

Eric :D



Congratulations, Eric and Mari!!!! Whooohooo! :star: Mari, Anna and Fel came by to Jinky's hotel yesterday and they all had a good visit. She says Mari is so beautiful with her dimples and smile! I hope if you guys are ever in the area down here, we can all visit. :star:

I'm so happy for all of us and what a great idea it was for the meetup! Special thanks to Gary and Luz and PW (Cora) for making it unforgettable! :star:

Many many thanks to everyone here for being here during this journey. We sometimes butt heads when it comes to differences of opinions, but it always felt like I could count on you guys whenever I needed advice or encouragement with this process. Just a few names I feel I need to mention that have been invaluable with that regard - PW (You are the bread and butter of this thread!), Sherif Uling (without your guidance, we'd all be outlaws! :P) - can't wait for us to get together, Gary and Luz (your early charts of NOA's kept us all from going completely insane and helped us make our cases when we had to resort to contacting our congressman or senator), Annie (for always being upbeat and encouraging). There are many more who've been generous with their kindness and support - Thank you, thank you, thank you!

And to those of you who are coming up with your NOA2's and interviews - I'm here for you! :star:


Laguna Beach is a nice city, i have been there many times! Not far from me also!
vic&el4everMalePhilippines2007-02-16 05:20:00
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APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!! :star: :dance: :dance: :star:

I heard from Mari and we are approved! In fact ALL the VJers were approved today! Seems like February is "Clear The Backlog!" month. :lol:

Congrats to all the new Visa holders!!

Mari said her interview was very easy. The final interviewer was nice and friendly. He even allowed her to arrange for Visa pick-up at the embassy. Sometimes things can go just as you hope.

Also, Mari had a great time at the dinner the night before. She really enjoyed being in such a warm and friendly group!! I wish I could have been there and lifted a glass with all of you. Thanks Gary for hosting!! I'm looking forward to seeing the pics.

Mari and I are so grateful for this site and the great contributions from so many people. We couldn't have done this without ya!!

Eric :D


Congratulations, Eric and Mari! I am so happy for you both!
vic&el4everMalePhilippines2007-02-16 05:16:00