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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMedical and interview for k1 visa

We just finished our medical last Thursday and all I can advice is for you to bring the necessary documents which are posted on their website. Bring copies of each. If you have copy of immunizations or if you were sick and was confined more specifically lung problem, you should bring certification from your doctor what you had, medicines you took, operation made, results etc. everything that you need to report must be properly documented and must be certified by the physician. These documents would be very helpful for you. Otherwise, as long as you're healthy and not by any chance exposed to people that have lung problem then you're good to go. You will know everything on the second day. If they give you the immunization then it only means that you passed all the exams that were done. Don't forget to eat before leaving your house because food is not allowed there. Good luck!


Great great, thank you and good luck on your interview!
gjbonifaceNot TellingPhilippines2013-03-16 06:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMedical and interview for k1 visa
I'll have my medical on March 18, 19 no need for appointment but I already did the online registration to at least jump off some queues in St. Lukes. My interview,on the otherhand is set on April 1.

Any tips or advice? Really nervous...I dont want to fail my fiance and his family. All of them are excited for the our wedding this spring. Thank you!
gjbonifaceNot TellingPhilippines2013-03-16 02:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVSC transfered April filer! !!!!

I filed on May 2012 under F2A category  (VSC). I also received the same two emails on July 9th. I called USCIS but it was already outside business hours. The voice recording said that my case was transferred to a local USCIS office and that is in St. Albans, Vermont. I'm a little bit confused bec im from Jersey City.Shouldn't it be transferred to our local USCIS office in Newark, NJ and not in Vermont? Or it doesn't matter at all?  I just hope that this will speed up the process though.

 

 

 

 

 


CesKatNot TellingPhilippines2013-07-10 23:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPost decision activity

 
If you haven't registered at USCIS website then you should. The information that you seek will be there. All you need is your receipt number.


I did. Thats how I found out about the post decision activity. When you go to the website you're going to see the steps, right? Initial review, RFE, decision, post decision activity. I didnt get the "decision". It skipped to the last step so I was just curious if this is common. I'm worried at the same time excited.

ding20Not TellingPhilippines2013-05-07 19:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPost decision activity

 
If you haven't registered at USCIS website then you should. The information that you seek will be there. All you need is your receipt number.


ding20Not TellingPhilippines2013-05-07 19:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPost decision activity
I got an email today that says mailed a "post decision activity". What does that mean? How did I get a post decision when i didnt even know about the decision? Is this common?
ding20Not TellingPhilippines2013-05-07 18:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Case number - LMD***********

Well that's the thing. It's supposed to go to Sofia. How is LMD an acronym for Sofia?!

I just hope they haven't messed something up...


Maggie and JaysonNot TellingBulgaria2013-07-24 13:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Case number - LMD***********

Hey Guys,

 
My fiance called NV today and received our case# but it's a LMD# instead of MNL#. From all I have read on VJ, NVC case numbers are suposed to be MNL#s so I'm a bit concerned. Does anyone know if that's ok and if anyone's been issued a LMD#? We are K1 filers with NOA2 as of 7.16.
 
Thanks all!

Maggie and JaysonNot TellingBulgaria2013-07-24 12:47:00
PhilippinesInterview today but USEM closed

Why does i still cant resched my appointment? Im so malas sad.png

show me what your seeing on your screen. try refreshing it. go back to the site again and then log-in again....maybe that will help?


Edited by JAYANN & JAY, 20 August 2013 - 11:33 AM.

JAYANN & JAYFemalePhilippines2013-08-20 11:31:00
PhilippinesInterview today but USEM closed

Oh no. Still says the same on mine. That i have no record of receipt number why?? Huhuhu were you able to cancel your aug 20 appointment? I cant do mine. Im stressed.

Really? I just signed on like normal then it said no appointments schedule and I was able to do it. I was pretty surprised. Try again.. I thought I wasn't going to be able to schedule it either as the date have passed and they might have though that we were already done with the interview.


JAYANN & JAYFemalePhilippines2013-08-20 11:29:00
PhilippinesInterview today but USEM closed

Wow thank you! Awesome

You're welcome :) Schedule yours on the 26 also. I know that you've also been dying to get some answers. hahaha. I feel frustrated as you are. Please keep me posted if you are able to schedule. :)


JAYANN & JAYFemalePhilippines2013-08-20 11:21:00
PhilippinesInterview today but USEM closed

I have some good news for all of you that needs to reschedule. check the USEM website...earliest dates available for August are 8/26 - 8/27 and then for Sept is 9/3-9/5. I was able to reschedule my fiance's appointment for Monday @ 7:30am.Attached File  untitled.JPG   92.7KB   1 downloads


JAYANN & JAYFemalePhilippines2013-08-20 11:11:00
PhilippinesInterview today but USEM closed

I tried to resched mine for more than 24 hours already but it says i have no record when i tried to put the receipt number. so i guess there is no sense of them saying wait for 24hrs to resched. i think what we can do now is wait until thursday and update everyone.

 

i hate waiting. hehe but we have no choice.ranting33va.gif

i hate waiting too but yea we have no choice. it just sucks that if they will not give us priority we would have to wait another month if what someone on facebook said that the earliest date available is sept 23. like the non-immigrant visa they are allowed to go anytime until aug 29 between 11-2pm? this is very frustrating.


JAYANN & JAYFemalePhilippines2013-08-20 08:58:00
PhilippinesInterview today but USEM closed

yeah i think so too. need to wait for thurs for rescheduling. i am planning to sched it via online tom but think will be getting the same like you. lets hope for the best and have the interview ASAP wink.png cheers! 

Vazpayne 19 we originally had our interview schedule for Auguts 29 also but decided to reschedule for August 20 also. We should have just stuck with the original date but still we can't tell what the weather will be like...it could have happen on the original date of our interview..keep me posted. we will try calling on thursday as weel to reschedule.


JAYANN & JAYFemalePhilippines2013-08-20 08:51:00
PhilippinesInterview today but USEM closed

Hi Jayann, i met ur fiance Jay, today morning at USEM. i was next to him on the queu.. :-)

Yes he told me that you were there. Glad that you were able to see him. It is very frustraiting. I told him not to go but he decided to go anyways as he we don't live far from Manila and he didn't want to risk not going just incase it was open. USEM should be considerate of giving priority to the people who had interviews Mon-Tues. They could have announced it earlier about the closing rather than having people travel and go through all the trouble just to get to the embassy so they wouldn't miss the interview. We have done so much waiting already and are all excited to that finally this day has come.


JAYANN & JAYFemalePhilippines2013-08-20 08:48:00
PhilippinesInterview today but USEM closed

Yes i tried this morning. But it says i have no record on my receipt number. Called them and asked them why i cant resched, they said they are upgrading their system to fix everything. And i have to wait for the notification if i can make my schedule again.

Ugh..this is really beginning to suck :( I called also and they said I should call back Thursday to reschedule. Hopefully we both get a schedule before August ends. I so regret rescheduling the original interview date. We were supposed to be schedule for August 29....such a wrong move ;(


JAYANN & JAYFemalePhilippines2013-08-19 21:29:00
PhilippinesInterview today but USEM closed

I tried that yesterday and on mine it says the earliest was August 22. I think it changes everyday. And does someone knows here if the available dates will be based on what visa your trying to get? Is that how it is? Not sure what im saying. Im just so stressed out

I am stressed out as well. I heard that they will not give a priority date for those that were not able to get interviewed Monday-Tuesday. What kind of BS is this. They want their employees to be safe but what about the people who tried to get to the interview when they could have announcement Sunday about closing it Monday and they could have decided last night to close the embassy also rather than having people wonder. Have you tried rescheduling it again today? They should be considerate enough to not make us to reschedule since we may not get anymore dates.:(


JAYANN & JAYFemalePhilippines2013-08-19 21:19:00
PhilippinesInterview today but USEM closed

Saw on their facebook account comments. One of their applicants tried to resched today and the earliest date was september 23. Thats a month from now. ??

hey this is what i got when i tried to cancel my appointment.

 

Appointment Cancellation
You cannot cancel your appointment at this time.
Applicant Name: Jay Padua
Passport Number: ********
Trip Purpose: K-Visa
U.S. Embassy: MANILA
Visa Class: K1
Appointment Date: Tuesday August 20, 2013
Appointment Time: 07:30
DS-160 Confirmation Number:
First available appointment slots at the moment are on Monday August 26, 2013










JAYANN & JAYFemalePhilippines2013-08-19 21:09:00
PhilippinesInterview today but USEM closed

I can only imagine sad.png. Is the petitioner there as well?

Unfortunately I am not able to go to the interview with my fiance since of my work schedule :( I really hope they will somehow prioritize those that were not able to be interviewed even if we can get an afternoon schedule rather than waiting another man. It makes me sad knowing that we got this far and then find out we have to wait another month. They should at least be considerate especially those who've traveled far just to make it to their interview today when they could have announced it last night rather than having people wonder if it is open. I know they are concerned for the safety of their workers but what about the people who traveled to get to the embassy. 


JAYANN & JAYFemalePhilippines2013-08-19 20:45:00
PhilippinesInterview today but USEM closed
Leon & Mylene it is very disappointing. I wish they would have decided yesterday to close rather than having so many people wonder if it is open or not. What sucks is that we are not even gonna be prioritized to have an early schedule for our interview and have to get whatever is available and we've waited like a month for this day to come :( i am so sad that we have to wait a long time to be together.
JAYANN & JAYFemalePhilippines2013-08-19 20:16:00
PhilippinesInterview today but USEM closed

he is from tanauan but i am from lipa though. he decided to just stay in batangas since there was no way he can get to manila so he said he will just wait for madaling araw to see and hopefully it will reopen.


JAYANN & JAYFemalePhilippines2013-08-19 10:10:00
PhilippinesInterview today but USEM closed

Thanks hank I will just reschedule my appointment. Such a hassle. But nobody wants this to happen. I wanna finish everything na! Hehe

My fiance ended up staying in Batangas and will wake up 1:30am to see what the weather is like. Hoping that the rain is a just a one day thing and those who weren't interview yesterday will have a chance to get interview before August ends. It would totally suck to have to wait another month again after waiting for so long to get interviewed. Anyways be safe everyone :)


JAYANN & JAYFemalePhilippines2013-08-19 09:31:00
PhilippinesInterview today but USEM closed

I know, im afraid there will be no more slots for august. :( keep me posted if your fiance made it to manila tonight. Goodluck to him


they should give those who were suppose to be interviewed today a priority since you've waited long for this day to come and then would have to wait some more just because of mother nature. good luck also :) i'll keep you in my prayers.

JAYANN & JAYFemalePhilippines2013-08-18 22:10:00
PhilippinesInterview today but USEM closed

Reason why i didnt made it to manila


omg. hope it subsides. that is really bad. stay safe :) praying that you wont have to wait long for another date for your interview.

JAYANN & JAYFemalePhilippines2013-08-18 22:04:00
PhilippinesGetting ready for the interview

 
They paid the visa fee online so their confirmation of payment was sent to them in an email.
 
For those paying at BPI you bring in the deposit receipt that you printed out from the embassy website to BPI and you bring the receipt they return to you after payment with you to the interview.



Thanks Hank. :)

JAYANN & JAYFemalePhilippines2013-08-12 18:42:00
PhilippinesGetting ready for the interview


Okay, I didn't go to work Thursday and Friday just to finish everything for my interview tomorrow! YAY! After gathering all documents, I was able to finish it yesterday and cleaned my room as well so I will have this refreshing feeling lol.
 
Here are the documents I prepared:
 



  • DS-156 (2 copies)
  • DS-157 (2 copies)
  • DS-156K (1 copy)
  • DS-230 (1 copy) - I filled out Part II as just in case
  • Original copy NSO Birth certificate
  • Original NBI Clearance for Travel US
  • Evidence of Genuine Love (emails and chat for the past 2 years)
  • Evidence of Ongoing Engagement (photos, chat & call logs, remittances, letters for this year)
  • Letter of Intent to marry with 90 days (1 from him and 1 from me)
  • Original CENOMAR
  • Form I-134 together with supporting documents (W-2, Form 1040, Employment certificate, Bank statements, Pay slips for the last 3 months)
  • Deposit confirmation (got it thru email)
  • Appointment letter
  • Passport
  • Extra copy of DS-230 (as some part I am not sure if I filled out correctly LOL
 
I also bought these just in case:
  • Copy of passport Bio page only
  • Copy of his passport Bio page only
  • Copy of NBI Clearance
  • Copy of birth certificate from the municipal (as the year I was born is not readable from NSO copy kind of nervous with this one)
  • Copy of CENOMAR
  • St. Lukes receipt and CD
Also If you want to take a look at my documents, here it is:
 

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Documents are in a long plastic envelope. Do think this type of envelop is okay? I'm very OC when it comes to things like this.
 
Am I missing some document?? Please let me know!!! I'm composing myself right now to be relax and confident!!! Thanks everyone in advance!!










Hi what is the deposit confirmation?

JAYANN & JAYFemalePhilippines2013-08-12 17:14:00
PhilippinesTrouble calling for interview appointment

 

Yup, and the 214 number has been changed, the other two are still good.

 

http://manila.usemba...ov/contact.html

I find that it is easier to call the 8930 versus the 5555 number. The wait for the 8930 is much less.


JAYANN & JAYFemalePhilippines2013-08-26 18:04:00
PhilippinesTrouble calling for interview appointment

Not just VJ, but the USEM instructions as well.  You are talking to someone who does not know what they are talking about if they say you need a DS-160.
 
http://photos.state....f2_rtf2_001.pdf
 
You can also try calling yourself if you prefer, at the (703) number listed herein: http://manila.usemba...ov/contact.html





DavenRoxy USEM is just all screwed up...no one knows anything anymore. haha. We cant even get help rescheduling our interviews and keep telling us to check the websit for updates and it isnt even updated like they state "MONDAY AFTERNOON" hahahaha.

I see the embassy instructions letter still has the old phone number listed ... it's time for an over-haul!!
 
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Wow they cant even bother to put the correct number either. Crazy. Something so simple cant even be done.



JAYANN & JAYFemalePhilippines2013-08-26 11:16:00
PhilippinesCan someone enlighten me.

 

had aug 19 interview as well,,called and got rescheduled for sept 11 pls let me know if you are able to just walk in,,,on Aug 29,,,I played it safe and rescheduled,,,

Hi. Did the finally updated their website? Lol. Anyways yea you just make her go and take a chance if they will let you in. You aren't losing anything if they don't  let her in then at least she took a chance. Good luck. Hope you can get in. Plus I heard that they were interviewing fast to go back to normal. Fiance went at 7am and was done by about 10:45am.

 

Hi guys. I have the same situation as you guys. Aug 19 canceled, then Aug 23 too late to appear for the interview because i live in iloilo. Im gonna try to appear for the Aug 29 interview and give it a shot.

 

Gonna have to buy the ticket today then fly to manila later tonight. I really hope this pays off. If not, then atleast i tried, better just wait for the next interview schedule LOL

 

Any additional info would be extremely helpful...

Yes go ahead and take a chance...it wouldn't hurt to try! Fiance told me there was a lot of people that Aug 20/26 interview dates and they let them all in. Plus interview doesn't take long since there is a lot of people. Fiance was asked 4 questions by each Co and he said the American Co seemed like he didn't care or interested. haha. Give it shot. Good luck.


JAYANN & JAYFemalePhilippines2013-08-27 14:16:00
PhilippinesCan someone enlighten me.

Congrats Jayann and jay...Good luck and good trip to USA, Jay...God bless u both.

THANKS :) Couldn't have done this without the help from the people here in VJ.


JAYANN & JAYFemalePhilippines2013-08-27 14:07:00
PhilippinesCan someone enlighten me.

Congrats Jayann & Jay!!!!!! Still can't believe you got your news first. I had an extra 30 mins of worrying. Haha

CONGRATS to you also. We can breathe & sleep easily now. Now just the waiting for the visa part & hoping no more delays. LOL


JAYANN & JAYFemalePhilippines2013-08-27 09:17:00
PhilippinesCan someone enlighten me.

if there were indeed 500 people,,thats what they get for just basicly ignoring evryone for the last week,,,what did they think was going to happen?
everybody just give up and go away?,,,,not hardly, I see they finally updated the embassy webpage but of course nothing to do with the immigration intewrview backlog
just some PR bullcrap about a 5 day seminar with some prisioners,,,oh my thats wonderful!  now can we get some info please on some rescheduling??


hi dont even wait just go tomorrow. my fiance just got APPROVED! lesson learned any cancellations JUST TAKE A CHANCE!

JAYANN & JAYFemalePhilippines2013-08-26 22:52:00
PhilippinesCan someone enlighten me.

Folks, I know the waiting, and the not knowing sucks.  Been there.  Done it.  Our VJ took over a year, and it wasn't easy.  It's very stressful.  But we all made it, and so will you. Your interview will come, and if all is in order, you WILL be approved.  And two years from now, you'll look back and laugh.  Yes you will, even if you are throwing death thoughts towards USEM employees right now. I know some *cough cough* who felt that way before.  And you will learn that it's the way of the PI.  Fall in line.  Wait.  Come back later because your (whatever document) had a period in the wrong place.  Yes, it is very disorganized.  And inefficient.  "If I were in charge... $*&$^&*(^#)B  #(*)*(&@   ^^&" and all of that.  I made it.  Many have.  You will. 

 

Just think positive thoughts.  Have happy convos.  Check the website every 5 minutes (I'd tell you NOT to, but I know you will, cuz I did)  The past two years, the embassy closed due to floods.  That I know of.  If all else fails, remember that while you sit here frustrated, some USEM workers were at home worrying whether or not their tiny home would wash away in the flood.  It's not like they took a day or three off from work drinking and laughing at your plight.  They probably ALL wish they had gone to work last week and approved all the interviewees.

 

Yes, it sucks, and no one here is making light of your situation.  But trust an old man when I tell you... you'll get there, and soon.  It's just poor timing is all.  A week later or earlier on your I-129f, and you you would not be posting in this thread, right?  Now I'm gonna go have a drink for all of you who are waiting for the good news.  Or two.   smile.png

My fiance took a chance at going today to hopefully get interviewed along with another VJer who also went. Funny because we only found out that her fiance and I were in the same class in elementary school. My fiance hasn't messaged me on facebook yet so i am guessing he was able to get it in for an interview. Will keep you guys posted. Hoping to get some good news today. So nervous.


JAYANN & JAYFemalePhilippines2013-08-26 21:06:00
PhilippinesCan someone enlighten me.

Ok, spoke to mom 10 mins ago and said she has my Fiancee's phone, She already went inside. 

 

Good luck to you guys as well. I'm not going to be able to sleep.

I agree I think I might have to stay up till 12am tonight to see if he messages me on Facebook later. haha. Your lucky your mom is with your fiancee. I wish I had someone find out for me if my fiance was able to get in. Lol


JAYANN & JAYFemalePhilippines2013-08-26 17:45:00
PhilippinesCan someone enlighten me.

Oh she just called me. Said they are accepting appointments scheduled for the 26th. The guard already looked at her paperwork. Good luck. Omg, why am I freaking out.

Thank you so much for the update. Hoping my fiance gets in. Please keep me posted :) Good luck. Hoping we hear some good news later on.


JAYANN & JAYFemalePhilippines2013-08-26 17:39:00
PhilippinesCan someone enlighten me.

Oh okay, sorry I read that wrong. I thought you were saying she messaged you and said she went in on the 26th and got approved. Who went in on the 26th?


Someone messaged me yesterday that it wasnt closed.

JAYANN & JAYFemalePhilippines2013-08-26 15:21:00
PhilippinesCan someone enlighten me.

Wow that's great for her! :). Happy to hear that. I hope she comes in and writes a review on here soon, as I'd be eager to read it.

Here's hoping for equally good news for you soon. Keep your head up. :)


Actually Leon & Mylene vazpayne didnt get interviewed yet. She didnt go yesterday Aug 26 since USEM was closed but.she will be taking a chance of going to the interview today (Aug 27) to see if they let her walk-in.

JAYANN & JAYFemalePhilippines2013-08-26 15:16:00
PhilippinesCan someone enlighten me.

 
I am not belittling your frustration... I do understand how all the waiting.. and waiting.. and waiting can get to a person.
 
Each CO is allocated 3 minutes to do the interview, then they complete your file pass it to the last window, grab the next file get it pulled up on the computer and call NEXT!!   
 
I was there, I saw the lines, heck I was part of the line and that was just for the 6:30 appts, more people show up, more lines... until its closing time.  And that doesn't even count their behind the scenes work where they have to review all the files from the day, flag items when missed during the interview and so on....
 
Very thankless job .... and yup that is my opinion.







Don't worry I totally get you Hank as you've gone throuh this before any of us and experienced it. It just sucks that they tell people its is closed and not doing any interviews but they are allowing people in yesterday. I guess the lesson learned is take a chance and just go if they make any announcement about closings huh.. doesnt hurt to try. :)

JAYANN & JAYFemalePhilippines2013-08-26 15:13:00
PhilippinesCan someone enlighten me.

Interesting, so they were open today after all? How did you find out they were interviewed. Did someone on VJ get interviewed? I know vazpayne was going to today.


This was the message I got yesterday Aug 26 (Philippines time).
Guess what! USEM didn't closed. My fiance took chances to walked in and just see if they'll allow her to have the interview. She got in and we got APPROVED!


Yes me vazpayne have the same schedule for Aug 26 but didnt show up since we thought it was closed.





JAYANN & JAYFemalePhilippines2013-08-26 15:08:00
PhilippinesCan someone enlighten me.

Oh people got interviews today?


Yes those people that didnt get the notice of USEM being closed they were interviewed yesterday Aug 26. My fiance was gonna go but I told him it was closed and I didnt want him to go and have to be sent back like last Tuesday due to the flood when they didnt make an announcement.

Edited by JAYANN & JAY, 26 August 2013 - 03:01 PM.


JAYANN & JAYFemalePhilippines2013-08-26 15:01:00