ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa Approved
Wow! Congratulations on your approved visa! I was just wondering why you decided to continue the K3 since you got the NOA2 for both I-130 and I-129F. I need some advice as me and my husband is planning to file the K3 but other VJers suggest to go to the journey of I-130.
metro420MalePhilippines2009-06-16 05:23:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarried In The Philippines
Hello Chris and Joyce,

Legal capacity to Contract Marriage is a legal requirement to marry in the Philippines. Since you were not informed about it and you did not get it before you got the license, better to call the Us embassy in Manila to find out what you should do about this. I just hope it won't be a big problem for the NSO to release your Marriage Certificate/Contract. Good luck and God Bless
metro420MalePhilippines2009-06-07 22:49:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTransfer Notice
Thanks Dale_Trisha,

That's what I've thought but if you will read the Guides for the K3 in VJ website, it requires Transfer Notice that is why we are looking for it and wondering where is it.

Thank you for your response though.
metro420MalePhilippines2009-06-15 05:03:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTransfer Notice
K3 VJers,

My husband received the NOA1 last friday and we are planning of filing I-129f form soon. However, hubby said that he only have the NOA1. I believe that one more document is required for the I-29f package is the Transfer notice. Do they send the Transfer notice in a separate mail/sheet or located from the NOA1?


Please let us know! Thank you so much in advance!
metro420MalePhilippines2009-06-14 00:07:00
PhilippinesFebruary 4, 2010

anyone going to Manila USEM? hoping to meet some members here :whistle:



Goodluck on your interview!!! Will wait for the good news!!!!
metro420MalePhilippines2010-02-03 08:15:00
Philippineswhos on interview at feb?
My interview will be on the 16th @ 8:30am!!!!!

Good luck on your interview!!!
metro420MalePhilippines2010-02-05 20:14:00
Philippineslist of documents and proofs
Here is my list of the documents that i have with me

Folder 1: Photos (50+ pages with 2-3 pics per page)
Dating (Jackson, WY)
With his Family (Jackson, WY)
Wedding Pictures (Phils.)
Honeymoon (Phils.)
Vacation last October-November

Folder 2:
Greeting Cards (from Justin)
Greeting Cards (from me)
Greeting Cards (from my Mom-in-law)
Facebook messages
Facebook wall to wall
Few emails
Facebook messages (sister-in-law)
Facebook wall to wall (in-laws)
Flight itineraries (e-tickets)
Hotel & Resort Reservations
Hotel & Resort Bills
FedEx Receipts
Remitance Receipts
Phone cards
Pictures of gifts (not yet done)

Folder 3: Available Phone bills from November 2008 ( randomly printed)

Folder 4: Chats & Yahoo TEXTs!

Folder 5: Personal Documents
Appointment Letter
Birth Cert.
Marriage Cert.
Police Clearances
NBI Clearance
Vaccination list and CD from the medical Center

Papers that hubby will bring:

Copy of the package I-130, AOS, DS-230
Original copy of NOA1 and NOA2
Police Certificate from Jackson,WY
Bank Certificate for our Joint Bank account
Bank Statements
Recent Greeting Cards I sent

I might forgetting some things from him but I will post my final list maybe a day or 2 before the interview date!

Do you think these papers are good?? Please let me know if I should add more!!!

Thanks!!!
metro420MalePhilippines2010-02-05 22:38:00
Philippinesanyone got visa? interview on feb 3,2010
If you are in manila, i think 2-3 business days, you should get it! for provinces, it might take a bit longer depending on the area!
metro420MalePhilippines2010-02-05 22:34:00
PhilippinesMy Interview Experience
Congratulations Girl! I'm so happy for you!
metro420MalePhilippines2010-02-03 04:11:00
PhilippinesFebruary 16, 2010
I got the Pink slip!
metro420MalePhilippines2010-02-15 23:47:00
PhilippinesFebruary 16, 2010
Goodluck mypapabear!!! DOn't worry, you will be fine too! We are planning to be there like 6:30 as it's the first day of the week in the embassy!

Sachinky, thanks so much! I am having mix emotions right now! Still have to double check all the papers we are bringing!
metro420MalePhilippines2010-02-15 15:36:00
PhilippinesFebruary 16, 2010
Hello Mypapabear!!! Goodluck to both of us! What time is your interview? We will have our interview @ 8:30am. Planning to be there early as it will be the first day of the week so we are assuming a lot of people to come! Hoping to see you tomorrow! my husband will be with me and I am wearing either red or black top, feel free to approach us if you want!

METRO!!! good luck tomorrow! you can do it girl :thumbs: :yes: bring home the pink.....

and uhm... u doing the "relaxing" now? :lol:



Hello abbie! Yeah, just got back in the hotel trying to look for my attire tomorrow! hehehe! ikaw talaga! Will let you know ASAP kung ano ang result! Please keep on praying for us! Thanks for all your help and support! XOXO!!!
metro420MalePhilippines2010-02-15 04:00:00
PhilippinesFebruary 16, 2010

Mine is Feb 16th as well. I am really hoping for the best. I will keep you in my prayers as well. I am not nervous. Please don't be nervous it will be alright.


GOOD LUCK FOR YOU AND I



Hello EFFIEB!!! I am not really nervous now! I believe everything will alright! Goodluck on your interview!
metro420MalePhilippines2010-02-10 21:33:00
PhilippinesFebruary 16, 2010

this is what i found about it:

INA 212(g)(2)(B) provides a waiver in any case where the panel
physician determines that a required vaccination is medically
inappropriate. In such cases, the panel physician will indicate on page
two of the Form DS-2053, Medical Examination for Immigrant or Refugee
Applicant, if the vaccine history is incomplete and which type of waiver is
requested. You must refer to Form DS-3025, Vaccination Documentation
Worksheet, and may then authorize a waiver in accordance with INA
212(g)(2)(B) for any of the following reasons (see 9 FAM 40.11 N10.3 for
definitions of below categories):
(1) Not age appropriate;
(2) Contraindication;
(3) Insufficient time interval between doses;
(4) Seasonal administration; or
(5) Vaccine unavailable.

it might be because of the flu shot metro. they didnt give it to us cos they said it wasnt flu season. lemme know if you get that annotation too :) yes i am very positive you will bring home that pink slip :yes:


Hi Abbie, good it is not a bad thing! So what are your plans now? CFO and departure?
metro420MalePhilippines2010-02-07 20:32:00
PhilippinesFebruary 16, 2010

don;t be nervous make sure u have everything for interview and try to reach embassy on time.
i m praying for u......


Thanks so much Armani Khan! You will do great! May i know why you are having second interview?
metro420MalePhilippines2010-02-07 20:30:00
PhilippinesFebruary 16, 2010

hi metro.. you're all set :thumbs:

i got my visa today. reception at work received it for me. i am getting paranoid again tho :lol: :blush: because there's an annotation of 212 (g)(2)(B) and i am not sure if it is normal.. but under Given Name they put all my names (1st & 2nd name and my last name when i was single) :blink:



Thanks Abbie! Have you checked what is that 212 (g)(2)(B)????? Well, i guess you are all set and ready to go! Let me know when are you planning to fly out!
metro420MalePhilippines2010-02-06 19:38:00
PhilippinesFebruary 16, 2010
Here is my list of the documents that i have with me

Folder 1: Photos (50+ pages with 2-3 pics per page)
Dating (Jackson, WY)
With his Family (Jackson, WY)
Wedding Pictures (Phils.)
Honeymoon (Phils.)
Vacation last October-November

Folder 2:
Greeting Cards (from Justin)
Greeting Cards (from me)
Greeting Cards (from my Mom-in-law)
Facebook messages
Facebook wall to wall
Few emails
Facebook messages (sister-in-law)
Facebook wall to wall (in-laws)
Flight itineraries (e-tickets)
Hotel & Resort Reservations
Hotel & Resort Bills
FedEx Receipts
Remitance Receipts
Phone cards
Pictures of gifts (not yet done)

Folder 3: Available Phone bills from November 2008 ( randomly printed)

Folder 4: Chats & Yahoo TEXTs!

Folder 5: Personal Documents
Appointment Letter
Birth Cert.
Marriage Cert.
Police Clearances
NBI Clearance
Vaccination list and CD from the medical Center

Papers that hubby will bring:

Copy of the package I-130, AOS, DS-230
Original copy of NOA1 and NOA2
Police Certificate from Jackson,WY
Bank Certificate for our Joint Bank account
Bank Statements
Recent Greeting Cards I sent

I might forgetting some things from him but I will post my final list maybe a day or 2 before the interview date!

Do you think these papers are good?? Please let me know if I should add more!!!
metro420MalePhilippines2010-02-05 21:32:00
PhilippinesFebruary 16, 2010

metro for sure you'll get the pink too! :thumbs:



Thanks Osen! Will let you know the result but we still have to wait for more than a week! I hope I can pull the February 15, 2010!!! :devil: :P
metro420MalePhilippines2010-02-03 04:22:00
PhilippinesFebruary 16, 2010

myracle & metro: i just got home and yes i got PINK!!!!!

metro420MalePhilippines2010-02-03 04:20:00
PhilippinesFebruary 16, 2010

hello my daughter too is on Feb 16 for K2 follow to join my Mom will accompanied her on her interview... its 7am call time for her Good luck to both of us


Ok great! Hoping to see them! My husband wants to be there as early as 6:30 am. I think he is more excited than i do!
metro420MalePhilippines2010-02-03 04:15:00
PhilippinesFebruary 16, 2010

Hello metro, Your husband allowed to the interview room depends on the CO if he wants him to enter the room with you. Do not be so nervous you will do fine. Abbie I think she got PINK SLIP. You will too GO GO GO girl. GOODLUCK :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:


Hello Myracle! I eally hope they will allow him to be with me in the interview room. Abbie texted me a while ago!

goodluck that is my birthday! =)



Oh nice! I am looking forward for the pink! missing my husband so much!
metro420MalePhilippines2010-02-02 21:58:00
PhilippinesFebruary 16, 2010

Husbands or fiances are permitted to get inside the interview room.



Ok, great! thanks a lot! I have been trying to take out the nervous that i have been feeling but I think it is really normal for those who will have interview soon!
metro420MalePhilippines2010-02-02 21:54:00
PhilippinesFebruary 16, 2010
Thank you GuardinOne!

It will be good that my husband will be with me! Do you have an idea if husbands are allowed to enter the interview room?
metro420MalePhilippines2010-02-02 21:14:00
PhilippinesFebruary 16, 2010
Hello everyone! Anyone here who will have interview on the 16th of February at 8:30 am??? I know i still have 2 weeks but I am getting nervous as the date getting closer!

Goodluck everyone!
metro420MalePhilippines2010-02-02 20:38:00
PhilippinesFEBRUARY 2010 interviews lets gather up
Will have interview today at 8:30, really hoping ang praying that everything will be alright very soon. I feel nervous now but I hope it will be gone when i get in to the embassy.
metro420MalePhilippines2010-02-15 15:40:00
PhilippinesFeb.5,2010 INTERVIEW
congratulations!!!!! Glad you got the pink!!!!!
metro420MalePhilippines2010-02-05 20:06:00
PhilippinesFeb.5,2010 INTERVIEW
Hello guys!

Abbie and ExtremeFidelity, goodluck to both of you! Your big day is really on the way! I still have 2 more weeks to prepare and take out the nervousness in my mind. My interview will be on the 16th with my husband.

Goodluck ladies! looking forward for your approval!!! God bless you!
metro420MalePhilippines2010-02-02 08:20:00
PhilippinesVISA APPROVED
Thanks everyone!!!!

Abbie, I am still looking for flights but hoping by the end of the month!

RAphmandu, I will send you the list tomorrow!

Bankermai, I think so too but i think JustJulie is still on process!

Osen, congratulations on passing the medical exam!! You will bring home the pink slip as well!
metro420MalePhilippines2010-02-18 04:24:00
PhilippinesVISA APPROVED
Here is my interview exerience today!


We arrived in the embassy around 6:30am and notice that not much people in line but when we get inside the embassy, there were lots of applicant. We seated and waited to get the number and after 30 minutes (i guess) and had finger scanning. Then we had to wait again for the initial interview (pre-screening). Here are the questions in random order;

What is your name?
When did you get marry?
Where did Justin born?
Do you know Justin's bday? When?
How and where did you meet?
Do you have boyfriend when you left?
How long you stayed in US with J1 visa?

After that, he asked for pictures and greeting cards. He said we have to wait again for the final interview.

Questions of the consul as follows:

What is your name?
He asked my husband if he is my petitioner?
How did you guys meet?
Were you married before? (for me and hubby)
Did you work in other foreign country aside from US?
How long you stayed in US?
Do you have kids?

After answering all these questions, he said "Well i think i don't need anything from you, your visa has been approved!!""" YYYIIIPPPEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is true that you will forget your nervous feeling while youa re waiting for your number to be called. I am glad that hubby was with me during the interview! I also met Mypapabear! hehehe!
metro420MalePhilippines2010-02-16 00:06:00
PhilippinesNo meat for Thursday and Friday and Saturday girls.
Since husband is not Christian/Roman Catholic, I have to deal with no pork or no meat! I just had, Tuna Sandwich plus Taba ng Talangka and rice. Yum! Yum! I'm glad nagdala ako nung dumating ako dito. Wala kasing Filipino store dito pati mga isda!
metro420MalePhilippines2010-04-02 15:45:00
PhilippinesSSN and GC
Hello Mrs West,

Thanks again for giving me the shortcut for the USCIS. I spoke with them right after you gave me the shortcut keys, hehe and as what Abbie said, they sent it to me March 16 but it was sent back to them as the address where they sent it was the PHYSICAL ADDRESS (for UPS< FedEx, LBC and DHL only). I checked our papers about the address where to send the GC and we put the mailing address which is our P.O. Box. I am not sure why they got the physical address if they are using USPS. Oh well, however it happened, now I have to wait for another 30 days which is really ridiculous.

Thanks again for your help and I appreciate it!
metro420MalePhilippines2010-04-02 10:37:00
PhilippinesSSN and GC

Contact the USCIS and ask.1-800-375-5283

When you got into the automated system, press 1, 2, then 3 and you'll be able to speak with a live person. Good luck!



Oh ok! Thanks for your assistance!!!!
metro420MalePhilippines2010-03-31 16:54:00
PhilippinesSSN and GC
Hello everyone! I entered US POE Seattle, WA last February 28, 2010 and I have note received my GC and my updated SSN card. Is there a direct line that we can call to check on this???
metro420MalePhilippines2010-03-31 14:44:00
Philippineswhere did you met your wife/husband/fiancee

wow most people met their love ones online....i met my fiance during my training and was a J1 visa holder at that time so i'm sure i have no classmates here lol <img src="http://www.visajourn...>/laughing.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laughing.gif" />


Actually girl you do. We met along the road december 2007, was a J1 visa holder too. I went to philippines as my visa is about to expire. After more than 2 months he followed to Phils. for us to get married. Yun lang.. hehe
metro420MalePhilippines2010-04-02 14:52:00
PhilippinesMhay is at the Embassy
Congratulations! I'm glad you're done with the process. Happy reunion.
metro420MalePhilippines2010-04-16 21:29:00
PhilippinesWe are having a baby, yeah baby
Abby, I am so happy for you both!!! I know that baby is your blessing, and you guys deserve it. Congratulations Abby!
metro420MalePhilippines2010-04-09 12:03:00
PhilippinesWhy there are pinays out there who feels so conceited about theirselves once they arrived here in the States?
hello Ladies,

In my opinion, other Filipinas who are acting "AMERICAN WANNA BE" (ika nga), think that they are better than other Filipinas. Sa maniwala po kayo or hindi, ang lugar ng husband ko ay isang maliit na town at tingin ko may 15-20 pinay dito at lahat sila ay parang mga kapatid ( bakit?) kasi hindi naman kami madalas makakita ng pinay sa lugar namin eh, kaya we treat everyone as a member of the family. Kahit kayo na bibisita dito sa Jackson,WY at sasabihin kong friends ko kayo from VJ, matutuwa ang mga yun at for sure may get together na mangyayari pagdating nyo dito. Ganon kami kasabik sa mga kapwa namin Pinay.

However, one time, we had vacation in LA and Las Vegas, 2 Pinays at 2 Pinoys po. We had tour in LA and every FILIPINo that we will pass by binabati namin, sadly, hindi po sila babati. I think, hindi lang pinay ang ganito ang ugali, pati na rin Pinoy. Cguro dahil sawa na sila sa mga pinoy at hindi nila kayang batiin ang mga kababayan nila. Aminin na rin po natin na meron din mga taga VJ na parang ganyan ang ugali, ilang buwan pa lang dito meron ng " Binili ako ni hubby ng ganito, ng ganyan?", "ibibili daw ako ni hubby ng cadillac, blah blah, blah!!"

Cguro yung mga tao na ganito, natutuwa lang sila at hindi naman sinasadya na parang nagyayabang sila. Meron naman iba na kaya ganito, dahil hindi natikman ang mga yun sa Pinas kaya yun, hindi na nila maiwasang lumipad. Regarding pananamit naman, cguro nasa status din yan ng girl kung saan sya nanggaling or kung ano ang nakasanayan. Regarding accent po, kasi kung mapapansin po ninyo, may mga accent every region di ba? baka naman may mga tao na nakapag-adjust sa accent dahil sa mga kausap nila, may mga parang nilulunok ang mga salita, may parang galing sa butas ng ilong, may parang nakatagilid ang mga word, ewan, basta ganon! Pero yung iba talaga, kahit tagalog mo kausapin ipipilipit at ipipilipit ang dila masabi lang na "slang' yung accent ng lola.

I'm not sure if all of my opinion make sense to this thread, pero ang pinakamaganda dyan, hayaan nalang sila at isipin natin kung ano talaga tayo at kung ano yung kultura na nakasanayan at ipinagmamalaki natin.
metro420MalePhilippines2010-04-01 15:44:00
PhilippinesCalling all PINAY ( who just arrive this YEAR here in USA)
Hello I just arrived here in Jackson, WY last sunday. Gising ako kasi nag-aadjust pa sa time but hoping to get over soon. I was bringing Manggang Hilaw at hinog but hindi pinalusot sa customs, kainis. Hirap din ang Filipino food dito dahil more or less 30 lang ang mga pinoy dito.. Second time ko na dito pero dati may nakakain pa akong filipino food, pero ngayon, magiging kambing na ulit ako dahil kakain na talaga ako ng fresh vegetable salds. hahaha. Still busy meeting some relatives and friends pero hopefully in a week matatapos din to and try to settle down everything in the house.
metro420MalePhilippines2010-03-02 04:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresshould i file a k-3 or a I-30? or is there another
i am a us citizen, born and still live in Wyoming. i just got married and i want want my wife to be hear with me as fast as possible, she lives in the philippines and that is where we had our wedding.
i need to know if there is any way for her to come here and stay while the paperwork goes through, so we can be together! we have decided not to start any paperwork till we find out what is the fastest way to get her here.
metro420MalePhilippines2009-05-05 03:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRequirements for I-130
Assembling the I-130 Package: Checklist
Forms and Documents (follow these assembly instructions. All supporting documents must be in English or be translated as noted here.):
1. Payment as required by USCIS. Use a check so you can track the payment.
2. Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative (see example form)
3. Copy of the Birth certificate for the US Citizen (front and back) or a copy of ALL pages of the US Citizen's passport. This is used to establish citizenship. You may use a copy of your naturalization certificate or certificate of citizenship issued by USCIS.
4. A copy of your marriage certificate (If not in English then again get a translation)
5. If either you or your spouse were previously married, submit copies of documents showing that all prior marriages were legally terminated.
6. A copy of a prior spouse's death certificate. (If one or both were married before, and the prior spouse died)
7. G-325A (all four pages) filled out by the US Citizen signed and dated
8. One passport-type photo (see specification) of the US Citizen. Write the full name of the US citizen on the back. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of ". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the corresponding G-325A.
9. G-325A (all four pages) filled out by the foreign spouse signed and dated
10. One passport-type photo (see specification) of the foreign spouse. Write the full name of the foreign Spouse on the back. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of ". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the corresponding G-325A.
11. Evidence of a bonafide marriage (see note below for what to include)


Note: Evidence of a Bonifide Marriage
The USCIS now requires that when filing an I-130 for a spouse that you include evidence of a bonifide marriage. They list examples of acceptable evidence as:
1. Documentation showing joint ownership or property; or
2. A lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence; or
3. Documentation showing co-mingling of financialresources; or
4. Birth certificate(s) of child(ren) born to you, thepetitioner, and your spouse together; or
5. Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties havingpersonal knowledge of the bona fides of the maritalrelationship (Each affidavit must contain the full nameand address, date and place of birth of the person makingthe affidavit, his or her relationship to the petitioner ofbeneficiary, if any, and complete information and detailsexplaining how the person acquired his or herknowledge of your marriage); or
6. Any other relevant documentation to establish that thereis an ongoing marital union.


Mail the I-130 Package to the USCIS

Effective December 3, 2007, all petitioners filing stand-alone Form I-130 are encouraged to submit their petitions to the Chicago Lockbox instead of a USCIS Service Center. I-130 petitions filed with the Chicago Lockbox will be routed to, and adjudicated at, the appropriate USCIS Service Center. This routing will be based on the petitioner’s place of residence in the United States. You will receive a notice in the mail indicating what Service Center your petition was routed to.

--o Petitioners who reside in AK, AZ, CA, CO, Guam, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MS, MT, Nebraska, NV, ND, OH, OR, SD, UT, WA, WI, or WY are encouraged to file their stand-alone Form I-130s with the Lockbox using the following address: USCIS P.O. Box 804625 Chicago, IL 60680-1029

--o Petitioners who reside in AL, AR, CT, DL, FL, GA, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OK, PA, Puerto Rico, RI, SC, TN, TX, VT, VA, U.S. Virgin Islands, WV, or District of Columbia are encouraged to file their stand-alone Form I-130 with the Lockbox using the following address: USCIS P.O. Box 804616 Chicago, IL 60680-1029

Mail the package with return receipt requested / delivery confirmation. Send via USPS.

IMPORTANT!
Make TWO copies of the entire package before you send it in. This includes the money orders too. You want to have a perfect replica of the package you are sending in. All Forms that you submit must be originals with original signatures. Supporting Evidence that you submit may be photocopies. Retain ALL original supporting Evidence since the USCIS has the right to check them by issuing an RFE (Request For Evidence). If you receive an RFE, follow the direction exactly, and make two copies of what you sent back. During any future interviews the USCIS may also want to examine the original supporting evidence.


Are these requirements updated? Is there any other documents that we must include in the Mail Package?
Thank you
metro420MalePhilippines2009-05-06 02:19:00