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US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

I had my interview this morning, and we are approved! :dance: :dance: :dance: I saw the "approved" sticker on my folder.
PW, please update the list. Thanks to all from this forum who have helped us a lot.

Audrey :)


Congratulations! :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:

JoelAndAnalyn, goodluck to you guys! Will be praying for you. :yes:


Goodluck to Joel and Analyn, Sillygirl, and TomnJas!!!

Karel



Thanks Karel! :)
sillygirlFemale02006-09-22 08:09:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

PW - We have a Nov 14 Visa Interview date and our Medical Exam is scheduled for Nov 7. We still have not received packet 4 from the Embassy, but they usually don't mail that until close to a month before the interview.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling


Congratulations Sheriff uling! Finally!!! :dance:

To Yna and the rest of the gang who got their interview dates, congrats also! :thumbs: :thumbs:

party time! :dance: :joy:
sillygirlFemale02006-09-21 20:49:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

Subject: Happy Anniversary

So, on the occasion of our first year anniversary, here’s a toast to us, the Fil-Am couples! I’m so proud of us!

Mabuhay and cheers!


Happy anniversary to us! :lol: Can we have another round of champagne PW? :D

Just got back from a week of goofing off in Mindoro... i can't believe the number of pages that has been added in this forum and how that list have grown. Wow!

Mychelle, congrats on your approval! :thumbs:
sillygirlFemale02006-09-16 07:22:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

Looks like my fiancee and you have the same interview date. Sep 28 yeh hey. She is someone who really follows the rules and is too shy to ask for an early medical exam. But I am concerned that something may come up (e.g. cold or flu etc etc)to delay the medical exam if she waits until her assigned date of Sep 21. She already has her appointment letter etc etc. How were you able to get an early medical exam date? Did you call St Luke's or did you just show up?

Thank you, in advance, for your info. Tx so much for the excellent info on how to handle the St Luke's experience.

Live Laugh Love and dont forget to smile once in awhile.



Hi! Yeah, it looks like we do have the same interview date. :yes:

She can just go to St. Luke's anytime (as long as she doesn't have her period :lol: ) and just present her appointment letter and passport like I mentioned in the procedure.

Getting the medical out of the way is one less thing to worry about. :)
sillygirlFemale02006-09-07 23:05:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

Hi! Here is my medical experience, hope this helps.

Attached File  Medical.doc   94.5KB   79 downloads

There are applicants who are asked to take the sputum test and ECG test. As it was not required from me, i have no idea how that works.

To anyone who's done with their medical, please feel free to call my attention to anything that i missed putting there. :)


Converted the word file to PDF and added a checklist there. Just click on the link in my signature to see it. :)
sillygirlFemale02006-09-07 12:17:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

You are unbelievably thorough, sillygirl! Great job!


Thanks! :D

Just wanted to give something back... this forum has helped me a lot.
sillygirlFemale02006-09-07 01:22:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
Sure Sheriff! Your wish is my command. :yes: :P

Updating randynrose's timeline.

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..AR..we're praying for you
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 birth registration of baby
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..
09..Joone745........10-20-06..11-01-06..xx-xx-xx..03-09-07..2006-800xxx..

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..xx-xx-xx..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..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-52xxxx
35..chadandlira.....01-25-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-536xxx
36..Honeysweet......02-01-07..02-20-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-540xxx
37..CherylandMike...02-05-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-546xxx
38..chadmides.......02-12-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..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..Robor007........02-06-07..xx-xx-xx..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..AR we're praying for you
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..P4 received in FL
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..xx-xx-xx..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
sillygirlFemale02007-03-05 13:51:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
Back on duty! :)

Updating timelines of DocMay, Coco Puff and supra23.

Adding Skeeter211 to the list. Welcome!

Put him on #59 coz he has an earlier NOA2 date. Sorry to bump you guys (chadandlira, Honeysweet, CherylandMike and chadmides) down. (F)

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..Mar 02/04 days/Las Piñas
02..vic&el4ever.....09-07-06..09-27-06..01-06-07..02-01-07..2006-768xxx..AR..we're praying for you
03..davidjack.......09-05-06..10-04-06..xx-xx-xx..02-02-07..2006-770xxx..??
04..binow...........09-20-06..10-02-06..01-04-07..02-02-07..2006-770xxx..??
05..lebby...........09-07-06..10-03-06..12-21-06..02-05-07..2006-772xxx..OK..Feb 08/03 days/Metro Manila
06..arch_n_cel......09-11-06..10-18-06..12-29-06..02-02-07..2006-772xxx..OK..Feb 07/05 days/Pick up
07..sbqwolf1........09-11-06..10-18-06..12-22-06..02-05-07..2006-772xxx..OK..Feb 12/07 days/Manila
08..lawrencejeramie.09-11-06..10-17-06..12-23-06..02-06-07..2006-775xxx..OK..Feb 09/03 days/Picked up
09..JelloShotGirl...09-29-06..10-13-06..12-22-06..02-08-07..2006-776xxx..OK..Feb 21/13 days/Marikina
10..Richard&Maria...09-05-06..10-06-06..12-21-06..02-13-07..2006-779xxx..OK..Feb 19/06 days/Greenhills, SJ
11..garya505........09-18-06..10-17-06..12-29-06..02-13-07..2006-779xxx..OK..Feb 15/02 days/Pick up
12..Burrito.........09-21-06..10-18-06..12-23-06..02-14-07..2006-783xxx..OK..Feb 22/08 days/Taguig
13..Iniibig ko......09-07-06..10-15-06..12-27-06..02-15-07..2006-783xxx..OK..Feb 22/07 days/Pick up
14..Thersch.........09-19-06..10-23-06..12-22-06..02-15-07..2006-783xxx..OK..Feb 22/07 days/Davao
15..Ken_Maria.......09-18-06..10-10-06..12-26-06..02-15-07..2006-783xxx..OK..Feb 22/07 days/Angeles City
16..mydestiny.......09-21-06..10-23-06..xx-xx-xx..02-23-07..2006-783xxx..OK
17..Birdysboy.......09-11-06..10-23-06..01-05-07..02-26-07..2006-786xxx..OK..Mar 02/07 4days/Cebu City
18..gobdogman.......09-07-06..10-20-06..xx-xx-xx..02-26-07..2006-789xxx..OK..but pending birth registration of baby
19..Steve-n-Ana.....09-28-06..10-25-06..12-29-06..02-16-07..2006-789xxx..OK..Feb 23/07 days/Davao
20..jamrok..........09-29-06..10-25-06..xx-xx-xx..11-24-06..2006-789xxx..OK
21..Erichu..........10-11-06..10-23-06..12-23-06..02-16-07..2006-789xxx..OK..Feb 20/04 days/Pick up
21..Paulily.........09-25-06..10-20-06..12-22-06..02-16-07..2006-792xxx..OK..Feb 27/11 days/Sto. Tomas, Batangas
22..felnfrank.......10-12-06..10-23-06..12-22-06..02-16-07..2006-792xxx..OK..Feb 23/07 days/Manila
23..bangus delight..10-05-06..10-20-06..12-22-06..02-16-07..2006-792xxx..OK..Feb 23/07 days/Pasig
24..StevenandJinky..10-17-06..11-02-06..01-02-07..02-16-07..2006-793xxx..OK..Feb 21/05 days/Cebu
25..oakwell.........10-16-06..11-06-06..01-13-07..02-20-07..2006-796xxx..OK..Feb 27/07 days/Makati
26..Mike_and_Jennie.10-05-06..10-30-06..12-21-06..02-20-07..2006-799xxx..OK..Feb 22/02 days/Pick up
27..2Hearts.........10-18-06..11-03-06..PICK UP...02-20-07..2006-800xxx..OK..Feb 24/04 days/Cebu
28..patrick808......10-18-06..10-30-06..01-24-07..03-08-07..2006-800xxx
29..Joone745........10-20-06..11-01-06..xx-xx-xx..03-09-07..2006-800xxx
30..kar3n...........10-16-06..11-14-06..12-21-06..02-21-07..2006-805xxx..OK..Feb 28/07 days/Mandaluyong
31..macky...........10-05-06..11-22-06..12-12-06..02-22-07..2006-813xxx..OK..Mar 01/07 days/Pasay City
32..pnoy00pogi......09-26-06..10-18-06..01-08-07..02-26-07..2006-xxxxxx..OK

33..Wes.............11-02-06..11-17-06..12-29-06..03-20-07..2006-818xxx
34..49bstreet.......09-29-06..11-21-06..01-23-07..03-21-07..2006-820xxx
35..maylet29........10-27-06..11-21-06..xx-xx-xx..03-22-07..2006-820xxx
36..kismet..........11-02-06..11-20-06..01-26-07..03-22-07..2006-820xxx
37..iya.............11-02-06..11-20-06..02-02-07..03-23-07..2006-820xxx
38..boch............11-08-06..11-29-06..01-05-07..03-23-07..2006-820xxx
39..B&N.............11-03-06..11-29-06..01-24-07..03-26-07..2006-824xxx
40..Alanlvsjudy.....11-06-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..03-27-07..2006-824xxx
41..EllaJosh........11-14-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..03-23-07..2006-834xxx

42..DeaniWait.......11-28-06..12-19-06..02-27-07..04-04-07..2006-842xxx
43..wthornton.......11-28-06..12-19-06..xx-xx-xx..04-04-07..2006-842xxx
44..DocMay..........11-15-06..12-12-06..02-26-07..04-10-07..2006-845xxx
45..genlramos.......11-17-06..12-19-06..xx-xx-xx..04-11-07..2006-845xxx
46..DaveandFleur....10-17-06..12-19-06..02-28-07..04-11-07..2006-845xxx
47..George&Jenny....11-27-06..12-12-06..xx-xx-xx..04-10-07..2006-845xxx
48..PatientlyWait...12-04-06..12-27-06..02-26-07..04-13-07..2006-852xxx
49..Kayz............12-14-06..12-27-06..02-26-07..04-16-07..2006-854xxx
50..sanfrancisco....xx-xx-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..04-17-07..2006-8xxxxx
51..supra...........12-07-06..01-08-07..03-03-07..04-18-07..2006-860xxx
52..elmasguapo......12-15-06..01-08-07..xx-xx-xx..04-24-07..2006-xxxxxx
53..Dean/Gra........12-26-06..01-04-07..02-27-06..04-23-07..2007-503xxx
54..CocoPuff........12-29-06..01-16.07..03-03-07..04-25-07..2007-5xxxxx
55..Mike Marivic....01-04-07..01-20-07..02-26-07..04-24-07..2007-508xxx
56..MarieandBryan...01-10-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..04-27-07..2007-52xxxx

57..Skeeter211......01-17-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-52xxxx
58..chadandlira.....01-25-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-536xxx
59..Honeysweet......02-01-07..02-20-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-540xxx
60..CherylandMike...02-05-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-546xxx
61..chadmides.......02-12-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..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..Robor007........02-06-07..xx-xx-xx..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..AR we're praying for you
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..P4 received in FL
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..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..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
sillygirlFemale02007-03-04 21:25:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

well we got an AR! i don't know what went wrong. the interview took only 3 minutes and he kept saying everything looks fine except they have to review something. he never told us what it was. it could be numerous things.
- my wife's grandfather was petitioning my mom-in-law a couple years ago. i guess since my wife was dependent on her mom at the time she automatically is included in the petition. it was an F3 petition i think. i dunno
- our marriage?
- if we have kids?
i dunno what it could've been. we got the "white AR document" with a check at the bottom that says "we will review your case... please wait for us to contact you and bring the following documents checked above...". the problem is there is no document checked above. he said it can take up to 3 weeks. we'll probably call the embassy on monday to get more details.

those who called the 1909 number, are you put on hold and the 6php starts to charge or it will just ring until someone answers and you won't get charged until someone starts to help you?


Sorry to hear that. hopefully it won't take long. Hang in there and keep the faith!

To all,

I just want to inform you folks that I will be going away this weekend and I will update all that needs to be updated when I get back on Sunday night (monday morning there). Since I volunteered to take over the list while PW is on her much needed vacation and sexercise to keep her in shape :lol:, I thought I'd make paalam sa inyo so that you won't think that I abandoned the list. :D

Just keep posting all the updates and i promise to work on it when I get back. Wala kasing PC don sa bahay sa Illinois eh. :blush:
sillygirlFemale02007-03-02 18:37:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
Updating birdsyboy's visa delivery. That's great news! Where was it delivered?

Also updating robhankin's place of visa delivery and Mike_marivic's timeline.

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..Mar 02/04 days/Las Piñas
02..vic&el4ever.....09-07-06..09-27-06..01-06-07..02-01-07..2006-768xxx..AR..we're praying for you
03..davidjack.......09-05-06..10-04-06..xx-xx-xx..02-02-07..2006-770xxx..??
04..binow...........09-20-06..10-02-06..01-04-07..02-02-07..2006-770xxx..??
05..lebby...........09-07-06..10-03-06..12-21-06..02-05-07..2006-772xxx..OK..Feb 08/03 days/Metro Manila
06..arch_n_cel......09-11-06..10-18-06..12-29-06..02-02-07..2006-772xxx..OK..Feb 07/05 days/Pick up
07..sbqwolf1........09-11-06..10-18-06..12-22-06..02-05-07..2006-772xxx..OK..Feb 12/07 days/Manila
08..lawrencejeramie.09-11-06..10-17-06..12-23-06..02-06-07..2006-775xxx..OK..Feb 09/03 days/Picked up
09..JelloShotGirl...09-29-06..10-13-06..12-22-06..02-08-07..2006-776xxx..OK..Feb 21/13 days/Marikina
10..Richard&Maria...09-05-06..10-06-06..12-21-06..02-13-07..2006-779xxx..OK..Feb 19/06 days/Greenhills, SJ
11..garya505........09-18-06..10-17-06..12-29-06..02-13-07..2006-779xxx..OK..Feb 15/02 days/Pick up
12..Burrito.........09-21-06..10-18-06..12-23-06..02-14-07..2006-783xxx..OK..Feb 22/08 days/Taguig
13..Iniibig ko......09-07-06..10-15-06..12-27-06..02-15-07..2006-783xxx..OK..Feb 22/07 days/Pick up
14..Thersch.........09-19-06..10-23-06..12-22-06..02-15-07..2006-783xxx..OK..Feb 22/07 days/Davao
15..Ken_Maria.......09-18-06..10-10-06..12-26-06..02-15-07..2006-783xxx..OK..Feb 22/07 days/Angeles City
16..mydestiny.......09-21-06..10-23-06..xx-xx-xx..02-23-07..2006-783xxx..OK
17..Birdysboy.......09-11-06..10-23-06..01-05-07..02-26-07..2006-786xxx..OK..Mar 02/07 4days/??
18..gobdogman.......09-07-06..10-20-06..xx-xx-xx..02-26-07..2006-789xxx..OK..but pending birth registration of baby
19..Steve-n-Ana.....09-28-06..10-25-06..12-29-06..02-16-07..2006-789xxx..OK..Feb 23/07 days/Davao
20..jamrok..........09-29-06..10-25-06..xx-xx-xx..11-24-06..2006-789xxx..OK
21..Erichu..........10-11-06..10-23-06..12-23-06..02-16-07..2006-789xxx..OK..Feb 20/04 days/Pick up
21..Paulily.........09-25-06..10-20-06..12-22-06..02-16-07..2006-792xxx..OK..Feb 27/11 days/Sto. Tomas, Batangas
22..felnfrank.......10-12-06..10-23-06..12-22-06..02-16-07..2006-792xxx..OK..Feb 23/07 days/Manila
23..bangus delight..10-05-06..10-20-06..12-22-06..02-16-07..2006-792xxx..OK..Feb 23/07 days/Pasig
24..StevenandJinky..10-17-06..11-02-06..01-02-07..02-16-07..2006-793xxx..OK..Feb 21/05 days/Cebu
25..oakwell.........10-16-06..11-06-06..01-13-07..02-20-07..2006-796xxx..OK..Feb 27/07 days/Makati
26..Mike_and_Jennie.10-05-06..10-30-06..12-21-06..02-20-07..2006-799xxx..OK..Feb 22/02 days/Pick up
27..2Hearts.........10-18-06..11-03-06..PICK UP...02-20-07..2006-800xxx..OK..Feb 24/04 days/Cebu
28..patrick808......10-18-06..10-30-06..01-24-07..03-08-07..2006-800xxx
29..Joone745........10-20-06..11-01-06..xx-xx-xx..03-09-07..2006-800xxx
30..kar3n...........10-16-06..11-14-06..12-21-06..02-21-07..2006-805xxx..OK..Feb 28/07 days/Mandaluyong
31..macky...........10-05-06..11-22-06..12-12-06..02-22-07..2006-813xxx..OK..Mar 01/07 days/Pasay City
32..pnoy00pogi......09-26-06..10-18-06..01-08-07..02-26-07..2006-xxxxxx..OK

33..Wes.............11-02-06..11-17-06..12-29-06..03-20-07..2006-818xxx
34..49bstreet.......09-29-06..11-21-06..01-23-07..03-21-07..2006-820xxx
35..maylet29........10-27-06..11-21-06..xx-xx-xx..03-22-07..2006-820xxx
36..kismet..........11-02-06..11-20-06..01-26-07..03-22-07..2006-820xxx
37..iya.............11-02-06..11-20-06..02-02-07..03-23-07..2006-820xxx
38..boch............11-08-06..11-29-06..01-05-07..03-23-07..2006-820xxx
39..B&N.............11-03-06..11-29-06..01-24-07..03-26-07..2006-824xxx
40..Alanlvsjudy.....11-06-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..03-27-07..2006-824xxx
41..EllaJosh........11-14-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..03-23-07..2006-834xxx

42..DeaniWait.......11-28-06..12-19-06..02-27-07..04-04-07..2006-842xxx
43..wthornton.......11-28-06..12-19-06..xx-xx-xx..04-04-07..2006-842xxx
44..DocMay..........11-15-06..12-12-06..xx-xx-xx..04-10-07..2006-845xxx
45..genlramos.......11-17-06..12-19-06..xx-xx-xx..04-11-07..2006-845xxx
46..DaveandFleur....10-17-06..12-19-06..02-28-07..04-11-07..2006-845xxx
47..George&Jenny....11-27-06..12-12-06..xx-xx-xx..04-10-07..2006-845xxx
48..PatientlyWait...12-04-06..12-27-06..02-26-07..04-13-07..2006-852xxx
49..Kayz............12-14-06..12-27-06..02-26-07..04-16-07..2006-854xxx
50..sanfrancisco....xx-xx-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..04-17-07..2006-8xxxxx
51..supra...........12-07-06..01-08-07..xx-xx-xx..04-18-07..2006-860xxx
52..elmasguapo......12-15-06..01-08-07..xx-xx-xx..04-24-07..2006-xxxxxx
53..Dean/Gra........12-26-06..01-04-07..02-27-06..04-23-07..2007-503xxx
54..CocoPuff........12-29-06..01-16.07..xx-xx-xx..04-25-07..2007-5xxxxx
55..Mike Marivic....01-04-07..01-20-07..02-26-07..04-24-07..2007-508xxx
56..MarieandBryan...01-10-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..04-27-07..2007-52xxxx

57..chadandlira.....01-25-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-536xxx
58..Honeysweet......02-01-07..02-20-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-540xxx
59..CherylandMike...02-05-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-546xxx
60..chadmides.......02-12-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..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..Robor007........02-06-07..xx-xx-xx..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..AR we're praying for you
02..w1n78...........09-05-06..11-16-06..02-05-07..03-02-07..2006-764xxx..P4 received in CA - GOOD LUCK!!!
03..soulm8z0928.....09-06-06..11-16-06..02-05-07..03-14-07..2006-76xxxx..P4 received in FL
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..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..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
[/quote]
sillygirlFemale02007-03-02 12:35:00
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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


:lol: breathe in..... breathe out.... :lol:
sillygirlFemale02007-03-02 12:23:00
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Sillygirl, are you ready to take over? I will update one last time tomorrow before I go. Game ka na ba? Sure ka na ba? Deal or no deal? :lol: Alam mo bang nag-alsa balutan na si Kris at kailangan daw nya ng space from James Yuck? Updated ka ba sa chismis dito hehe. Walang binatbat si Britney Spears kay Kristeta natin ano?


Game na! :P

Umiral nnmn pala ang pagka baliw ni Kris. Huling huli na ko sa balita jan. Haaayyy.

Mag warm up muna bago mag sexcercise ha! :lol: :P
sillygirlFemale02007-03-01 12:51:00
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edited to delete double posting

:blush:

Edited by sillygirl, 27 February 2007 - 11:32 PM.

sillygirlFemale02007-02-27 23:30:00
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I was on the CFO website. One of the requirements is Original and photocopy of Immigrant DAta Summary (for USA bound emigrant). What is this and where do I get it?

To all the ladies who have received their visas, can someone please confirm if the Immigrant Data Summary (IDS) is provided by the US Embassy. I read somewhere that the IDS is attached to the brown envelop. Please let us know.


I asked the lady at the visa pick up window what that Immigrant Data Summary was. She said that I don't have it. I assumed it was because K-1 is supposed to be non-immigrant.

When I went to get my CFO sticker, they didn't ask that from me. They just asked to see my passport with the visa and the certificate of attendance for the counseling and guidance.
sillygirlFemale02007-02-27 23:30:00
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thanks Glen. She'll be here in about 9 hrs. :dance:


wow, counting the hours now. happy for you!
:dance:
sillygirlFemale02007-02-23 16:14:00
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Can anyone give me some direction on applying for a social security number for my wife? She came on a K3 visa, as we were already married in the Phils. It seems that my bank, life insurance and every place I do business needs a social security number from her.


If she came here on K-3, then she is not "work authorized" and cannot apply for an SSN until she has her work permit or greencard (which ever comes first).

https://s044a90.ssa....b4?OpenDocument


You might want to try reading the working, travelling prior to greencard section for more info, and of course the guides. :)
sillygirlFemale02007-02-15 23:51:00
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WOW! We had a fun time last night meeting up with all the wonderful Manila thread members. Present were:

Gary & Luz (Iniibig ko & LuzyC) + son Robin
Ken & Maria (Ken_Maria & September0206)
Gary & Florenda (garya505)
Maria – Richard&Maria
Karen – Kar3n
Cora – PatientlyWaiting
Judy –AlanlvsJudy
Ana – Steve-n-Ana
Fel – (felnfrank)
Jinky – (StevenandJinky)
Mari – Erichu

Did I miss anyone? I was all excited to see everyone that I forgot to write down the names of attendees. I don't trust my memory anymore so please let me know if I missed your name and please accept my apologies. Tumatanda na kasi ang lola nyo :D

Gary & Luz graciously offered to pay for our “hot pot” dinner. Thank you Luz & Gary for your generosity. I wish everyday was visa approval day for you so we get to eat free dinner all the time :lol:

Thank you Maria (Richard&Maria) and your driver for the ride you provided Karen, Judy and myself so we can go home safely.

Hey Steven, Job is a real “mini-me” of Jinky. Boy, they do look alike.

It was a great feeling to see all you beautiful people last night. It was women’s night as we heavily outnumbered men 3:1. Plus, of course, when the women start talking, there’s nothing the men can do but to just take the photos of the ladies hehehe.

Watch out for the pictures! Gary & Luz will post it in their website soon (Luz, please photoshop the photos that show my gray hair hahahaha)

Thank you for the great time my VJ family!

p.s. GOOD LUCK TO THE INTERVIEWEES TODAY!!!


That sounds like a good party to me. I somehow wish I was there. I know I should count my blessings that I'm done with this whole process but it sure would have been nice to meet all of you in person.

Please post the pics!
sillygirlFemale02007-02-15 23:43:00
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I am not superstitious but after having my first interview set on February 13, 2006 and being eventually denied, the date of my second interview falls on Friday, the 13th of all dates!!! :shocked: :huh2: Waaaahhhhhhh! I don't like it at all :no: So Roy, what do you think? :lol:


Yey! Finally!!! :thumbs:

Don't worry about it, it's april fool's month. You get to "fool" 'em this time! :D
sillygirlFemale02007-02-15 17:14:00
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Woot! We are approved! We just left the embassy. It's party time!!!!!!! THANK YOU GOD!!!


congratulations! :dance: now tita luz can sing "what a journey it has been" (a la lea salonga hehehe)
sillygirlFemale02007-02-15 17:10:00
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But for us still without our sweeties, here's a valentine's poem for all of us... (ladies, please translate for your sweeties. Warning: if you are conservative, please do not read as this might cause offense but this is so funny, I just have to share).

THOUGHTS ON VALENTINE'S DAY
Buti pa ang Kalendaryo, may date
Buti pa ang Hersheys, may kisses
Buti pa ang Probability, may chance
YUNG IBANG TAO, WALA.

Buti pa ang telepono, hini-hello
Buti pa ang film, nadi-develop
Buti pa ang typewriter, nata-type-pan
YUNG IBANG TAO, HINDI.

Buti pa ang exams, sinasagot
Buti pa ang problema, iniisip
Buti pa ang assignment, inu-uwi
YUNG IBANG TAO, HINDI.

Buti pa ang panyo, iniiyakan
Buti pa ang baso, dinadampian ng labi
Buti pa ang unan, inaakap sa gabi
YUNG IBANG TAO, HINDI.

Buti pa ang kamalian, napapansin
Buti pa ang salamin, minamasdan
Buti pa ang hininga, hinahabol
YUNG IBANG TAO, HINDI.

Buti pa ang tindera, nagpapatawad
Buti pa ang awit at tugtog, pinagsasama
Buti pa ang sugat, inaalagaan
YUNG IBANG TAO, HINDI.

Buti pa ang lungs, malapit sa puso
Buti pa ang bra, kakabit ng dibdib
Buti pa ang kotse, mahal
YUNG IBANG TAO, HINDI.

Buti pa ang sobre, nadidilaan
Buti pa ang susi, naipapasok
Buti pa ang itlog, binabati
Buti pa ang doorbell, pinipindot
Buti pa ang keyboard, nafi-finger
Buti pa ang bola, nilalaro
YUNG IBANG TAO, HINDI

:lol: :P :D (My apologies if I offended any one. Peace.)


:lol: :lol: mejo mahirap i-translate yan ah. magiging "lost in transition" ang meaning. LOL LOL LOL
sillygirlFemale02007-02-15 17:01:00
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For those who are still waiting to be reunited with their loved ones, this will be the last valentine that you'll be spending apart. :yes: And for those who are spending this day with their loved ones... rock on! LOL (i've been watching too many sitcoms here).

Happy Valentine's Day to all! (F) (L) (F)
sillygirlFemale02007-02-14 00:29:00
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With the talk a little earlier about the SSN: Is the 10 day wait for applying for a US SSN, required, upon entering the US? Or can a person apply for it immediately upon arrival to the USA?

My understanding, that for the work permit, a k-1 person must wait until after the marriage occurred. Or is that simply part of the AOS process?

Thank you


The two week waiting period is to allow enough time for your fiancee's name to be entered in the system. She can apply for it in her maiden name two weeks after her arrival and if the state that you're in requires the SSnumber for the marriage license. But if it's not required and you're planning on getting married soon after she arrives here, then she can wait till after the wedding to apply for it. That way, you save the hassle of dealing with the SSA people again in getting her name changed in the SSN card.

But, you might also want to check in advance how long it will take till you get the certified copy of your marriage certificate. You will need that when she applies for the SSN in her married name. It will just be horrible if it takes, say a month, before you get your certified marriage certificate and the validity of her K-1 visa is almost up. If that will be the case, then it will be better to apply in her maiden name as she won't be able to apply for an SSN with an expired K-1. She will have to wait till she gets her greencard or work permit

There are ways of going about it just be sure to take into consideration the timing of everything.

For the work permit, you can only apply for that when you apply for the AOS and you have to wait till after the wedding for that.
sillygirlFemale02007-02-13 01:16:00
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Congratulations to all who got approved! :thumbs:

Edited by sillygirl, 13 February 2007 - 12:49 AM.

sillygirlFemale02007-02-13 00:48:00
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Thanks for the kind word of appreciation.

PW is awesome. Through her experiences and tireless efforts, she has really made this thread a viable, fun, and friendly learning experience in which I consider her to be a dear friend. We, meaning every last one of us, have all worked together through the various complexities of our cases to really build a knowledge base to help others. For me, that's what it's all about, making easier for the next person who walks in our shoes. You have all made this experience one that I will never forget and you have all forged a special place in the fiber of my soul. So thank you very much and cheers to you all. May your days be filled with success, love, friendship, and grace.

With loving respect…

Sheriff Uling

p.s. The visa process is a stressful life sucking ambiguous process that I wouldn’t wish upon my most deadliest adversary.



AMEN, brother sheriff! :star:


i second that. ;)
sillygirlFemale02007-01-26 21:38:00
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Can anyone confirm how long the medical is good for? Lilia got her new papers from the embassy for a new Feb. 26 interview, and there is a new medical schedule too. She just finished her medical at St. Lukes on Jan 15. Surely she doesn't have to go back through all that mess again? Right?


I'm not sure but... If a medical is good for a year for AOS purposes, I'm pretty sure a little over a month is still good for her interview.
sillygirlFemale02007-01-25 11:57:00
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I have questions for the USC. When do you start filing for 2006 ITR in the US? For those going to February interview, did you file your ITR early so your fiancee can present a 2006 ITR? Thanks.


Not a USC but I asked my hubby... :)

You can file anytime from Jan. 1, 2007 to April 15 without filing for an extension. If you file for an extension, you have till Aug. 15. Then if you file for a second extension, you have till Oct. 15.
sillygirlFemale02007-01-11 23:10:00
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Pretty pretty please!!!


Huh!? What? You calling me pretty? How dare you call me pretty! :lol:

with love to you too, Sheriff Uling :luv:

PW
(PrettyWoman) nyahaha!!! :girlwerewolf2xn:



:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
sillygirlFemale02007-01-10 20:00:00
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Just an update on the CFO. This is actially a 3-step process, or as my fiancee says, 3 "sections". There are 2 certificates involved here, why I don't know.

Step 1 - The Seminar/Interview and (yellow) Certificate of Attendance
As some you probably know, you can take the CFO seminar at PRISM or SMEF-COW. My fiancee just completd her CFO seminar (with interview) at PRISM Monday Jan 8 and received a Certificate of Attendance, but needs to go the main CFO Offce for yet another interview and certificate. Sheesh! They have sessions at 10AM, 1:30PM amd 3:30PM. She went there at 9:45 to sign up for an afternoon session (we thought the 10AM would be full by then) but they put her right away into the 10AM session.

She could have gone over to the CFO Office when she finished Step 1 at about 2PM but by then she was starving, as she flew in from CDO on the 6:50AM flight, so she will go to the main CFO Offce on Jan 9 for step 2.

Step 2 - CFO Interview and (green) CFO Certificate (the "real" CFO Certificate)
You can get this at the main CFO office or, apparently, at the CFO extension office at SMEF-COW so if you do the seminar at SMEF-COW you can do Step 2 there too. You need the first Certificate of Attendance from the seminar, P450, and there apparently is another interview.

Step 3 - Passport/VISA Stamp
You can get this at the main CFO office or, apparently, at the CFO extension office at SMEF-COW. You need the CFO Certificate and your Passport/VISA to get the stamp (or is it a sticker?)

Does this really need to be this complicated? I think if you already have your VISA then you can go to SMEF-COW and do all 3 Steps in one day if you are in the 10AM session since they have a CFO extension office there. Otherwise, plan on this taking 2 days, with a short visit to the CFO main office to get the stamp after you get the VISA.

Be forewarned, they are shown a video about an abusive husband. I didn't get the exact details, but it sounded pretty gross. She said something like it was about about a guy who wanted to take photos of his wife nude in the snow. Sheesh!


When I went for the guidance/counceling at PRISM (paid P450), i was given the Certificate of Attendance afterwards.

Then, I was given the option to go to CFO to get my CFO certificate OR wait till I get my visa and get my CFO certificate and CFO sticker/stamp on my passport at the same day.

I opted to wait till I get my visa.

But that was during my time.. (I feel old saying that! :blink: )
sillygirlFemale02007-01-08 15:18:00
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hi all!!!
it will be my first international flight this coming jan 27th and as much as im so excited to finally be with my babe at last i also cant help being nervous and worried being alone too... just wondering if there's someone on vj has the same flight as me. il be flying PAL 8:10 AM on the 27th bound to hong kong and has a connecting flight to United Airlines going to San Fran as my port of entry... Anyone??? thanks

PS
any reminders/advices what to expect especially arriving at my POE??? is very much appreciated


Hi! I remember the feeling but at least I didn't fly out alone.

It's really a long flight especially if you don't have someone to talk to... you could bring a book or some magazines that you can read to help pass the time. Or bring an MP3 player or portable dvd player so you get to watch the movie that you like! :D

I had a different POE so all I can say is stay calm (I know it probably next to impossible not to feel all jittery :lol: ), smile, and pay close attention to what the customs/immigration people are saying. Oh, and give them your brown envelope just in case they forget to ask you for it. Believe it or not, the customs/immigration officer forgot to ask me for it, he just stamped my passport and wished me all the best.

For now, just spend as much time with your family as mich as possible. Have a safe trip!
sillygirlFemale02007-01-07 00:44:00
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Yazi told me the visas inside the brown envelope. since not suppose to open, how do you get CFO stamp for it?


The visa is on the passport and it is not inside the brown envelope. She just needs to present her passport with visa when she gets the CFO sticker. You're on the final stretch! Yeah! :dance:
sillygirlFemale02007-01-03 23:59:00
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Wishing all of you a New Year filled with new hope, new joys and new beginnings!
sillygirlFemale02006-12-31 15:40:00
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Wishing all of you a New Year filled with new hope, new joys and new beginnings!


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Edited by sillygirl, 31 December 2006 - 03:37 PM.

sillygirlFemale02006-12-31 15:34:00
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ITS A GIRL!!!!!!!!


Our baby was born today in dumaguete we named her cheyanne ariel she was born between 1am & 2 am phil time. :dance:

Only surprise is the :bonk: Dr. that did the ultra sounds kept saying boy so we bought all boy clothes and i was just about to paint the nursery blue.
I am so happy everything is ok now i can relax a little, i've been so nervous unable to be there during the delivery.

Now just waiting for our interview and bring my girls home.


Congratulations gobdogman! Happy New Year to you and your girls! :)
sillygirlFemale02006-12-28 16:09:00
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sbqwolf called my attention to my not working links (in my signature). I uploaded the links in a different site so here they are again.

Note for the CFO stamp (if you went to the seminar before your interview):
> photocopy your certificate of attendance. They will ask for a photocopy when you get your stamp. That way, you don't have to go outside to photocopy it and lose your place in line.

> your fiance will not be allowed to go inside the CFO building with you when you go there to get your stamp.


Note for the Interview:

> for the finger scanning, they were calling out the names on the day i had my interview. Others said that their numbers were flashed in the queue boards. So whichever way they do it, bottomline is one has to pay close attention. :yes:

CFO seminar
USE layout / interview experience

hope this still helps.

Edited by sillygirl, 28 December 2006 - 11:50 AM.

sillygirlFemale02006-12-28 11:48:00
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Congratulations to all who got their interview dates and to those who got approved.

Merry Christmas VJ friends!
sillygirlFemale02006-12-23 11:01:00
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So if you picked up the packet then you would have to go somewhere to make a copy? Is there an office services place near St. Lukes where you can find a copy machine?


yes and yes. there are many small businesses across the street from st. luke's offering various services like passport pics, photocopying, etc.
sillygirlFemale02006-12-18 16:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

So if you tell the guard you are at St. Lukes to pick up the packet, how does he know you are not really there to take the medical exam? Can't you pick up the packet the same day you take the medical exam?


actually you can have your medical the same day you pick up your packet. when i picked up my packet, the nurse asked me if i wanted to have my medical exam that day. but since it was too early to get my medical done (the nurse's advice was to wait until one month before my interview), i declined.

then again, if you want to have your medical the same day you pick up your packet, you have to go back to the guard and ask for the forms that needs to be filled up. when you go back to them, they'll ask to see your appointment letter and they'll ask for a photocopy. :yes:
sillygirlFemale02006-12-18 16:03:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

Ok, so now I am confused. You need to bring the appointment letter and a copy? I thought that if you didn't get the packet 4 you could pick it up at St.Lukes. How can you do that if you didn't get the appointment letter in the first place?


i called saint luke's and told them that i will pick up my packet. at that time, the waiting was just driving me crazy so i decided not to wait for the packet. if you are just going to pick up the packet, the guards at St. Luke's will let you in. you just need to show a valid ID. but, if you're there for your medical, they will not let you in without the appointment letter.
sillygirlFemale02006-12-18 14:36:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
hi! my answers are in bold letters.

Hello to all,

I know many are going nuts getting ready for there big day. We are trying too get all our things done as well.

On the example copy of the DS-156, we had questions about the following line numbers:

21: Present Occupation: she is not working, what should we list her as?
just say unemployed. that's what i wrote in my form as i have resigned from my work already long before the interview date.

22: When do you intend to arrive in the U.S.?: It says: When visa is granted. What should she put there? She has a February 1st interview date, but sure we don’t know when she will arrive.
if you haven't booked a flight yet, that answer is fine.

28: Who will pay for the trip? it says: myself But if i pay it will she list: My fiancé
tell her to put your name, not just "my fiancé"

33: Do you intent to study in the U.S.?: She wishes too go too school, but at this time we don't know yet where she will start to study. Should she still say YES and if so what should be put in that box? But she wishes too work also, but she already listed that on line 32.
just mark X on both boxes (intend to study and intend to work)

Thanks too all for your help and god bless you all!

Victor


and you might want to check this out too. a list of commonly missed out questions on the forms posted by brittaniquec_Chic. http://www.visajourn...h...ost&id=2005

goodluck on filling up the forms! that can really be stressful. :wacko:

Edited by sillygirl, 18 December 2006 - 02:24 PM.

sillygirlFemale02006-12-18 14:23:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

Where can we get the REAL requirements for CFO, Medical Exam, and Interview? Please don't list a another experience, I'm getting dizzy reading them and trying to figure out which is right.

LOL. The REAL requirements are probably found by clicking on the links in Uling's signature for the government agency web sites and determine the requirements as they apply to you. That's what I did, and then read the experiences to see if they matched-up with what I understood after reading the mumbo-jumbo on the web pages. But then I'm on AR, so maybe me and the three other lawyers that went over our application don't know squat.


Well, if you read sillygirl's account she says you need your Appointment Letter (original and copies) and 3 passport-sized (2x2) photos , but when I called St. Luke's last week to check on available dates they told me to just bring the passport and one 2x2 photo. I've seen other accounts stating that you need 7 passport-sized (2x2) photos at St. Luke's.


you will need 3 passport size pics for St. Luke's. One to be attached to the form and the remaining two will be asked when they release the result, just like what Elizabeth says.
sillygirlFemale02006-12-18 00:36:00