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US Embassy and Consulate Discussionvery disappointed and sad

 If they are asking for more provide more . Do not be discouraged and move on from this . Added time , but your still on the journey !  I plan to have phone records , pictures , email chats , letters , new letter of intent from both of us , letters from her friends about spending time with us on my original trip , and what ever else I can think of . More details about what exactly you submitted for relationship proof would be helpful to understand why they asked for more . We would be able to help you better .


Hi,
I would just like to ask if USEM Consulate will really ask the new letter of intent? can you post a sample?

Thanks!




ChaiLatteNot TellingPhilippines2013-05-30 09:36:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussioncan i set an appointment of interview and med with the packet from Mnl embassy? i have my MNL case no already...
Hope to hear from you guys:)

Edited by ChaiLatte, 28 May 2013 - 10:10 AM.

ChaiLatteNot TellingPhilippines2013-05-28 10:06:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussioncan i set an appointment of interview and med with the packet from Mnl embassy? i have my MNL case no already...
Hi guys, I have the same problem regarding my visa appointment, we haven't received yet the USEM Appointment letter or what they called Notice of Eligibility but we already have our MNL case# and according to the website ( https://ceac.state.gov/CEAC/ ) we are now ready for interview, so we decided to go ahead and book for our interview. This morning I called the USEM visa information and appointment service and the representative told me that generally applicants will need to wait to get the packet 4 from the USEM before you can book your appointment date because it means they've already check my papers. However, I have read other people stories/experiences and according to them as long as you have your MNL case# you can go ahead and book your appointment and go for your medical exam. My question is, do you think we will not be having problem or there will be no conflict even though we already booked our appointment without that letter from USEM? and can I go ahead and go for my medical exam.? Pls. help me with this, I just want to clarity this issue because I'm so confused now on what to do next and what to expect. Hope you guys will share your experience because it will really me a lot. Thank you very much?
ChaiLatteNot TellingPhilippines2013-05-28 10:04:00
PhilippinesMedical Exam

I will say, one whole day to do it all..like what i said previously, i arrived at 7:30am..9:30am i was done everything but the Physical exam because that day they only have 2 doctors that will cater US & Canada applicants and it will take like more or less 1020 mins for the physical exam..at 11:30am, the guy in the USA counter called our names and told us to be back at 2:30pm but some of us was called at 4:30pm..
Anyway, if there is no problem with your xray, u will be given the shots right away which is cool because you don't have to go back the next day for that.



Thanks Vic20r. I should prepare myself for a long wait :P That would be great, coz it's better not to go back the next day for the shots and get over with everything in just one tiring day:)

Thanks again.




ChaiLatteNot TellingPhilippines2013-05-30 13:44:00
PhilippinesMedical Exam

Hi Chailatte
I only brought with me 2 copies of the confirmation letter from the St. lukes pre registration online, 2 copies of the first page of NVC instruction letter because we have not started the NVC stage yet (the one with MNL case number, IIN, and BIN.., passport and a photocopy of the bio page, 4 pcs. 2x2 pics but they only asked one...i arrived there at 7:30am.
I don't know the ideal time but not bad being there at 7:30am. If i don't have scar in my lungs, i was given the vaccines right away on the same day..



Hello Vic20r
Thank you for your quick response, I will be having my medical exam this coming June 3 and I just want to make sure that I have everything I need before going there. How many hours it will take to do the medical?



ChaiLatteNot TellingPhilippines2013-05-30 08:51:00
PhilippinesMedical Exam

So i did my medical exam yesterday at St. Luke's without any appointment letter, heck, we have not started our NVC stage yet since my husband is here and wants to bring all the documents himself tomorrow coz he's going back to US.
I did the medical early because i have a scar in my lungs and i know i will undergo for a sputum test, and yes i got that yellow slip yesterday which i will bring on the sputum test..




@Vic20r: Good day! I would just like to ask what did you bring during your medical exam and what is the ideal time of the day to go there?


Thanks!






ChaiLatteNot TellingPhilippines2013-05-29 10:58:00
PhilippinesScheduling K-1 Interview and Being There With Fiance

http://www.visajourn...nty=Philippines



Thank you very much Hank_


ChaiLatteNot TellingPhilippines2013-06-06 10:36:00
PhilippinesScheduling K-1 Interview and Being There With Fiance

Hi Leon!

Yes Mylen can schedule the interview! I was with Joan today for her interview and it was great to be there. I just posted a long review of the day...look for any post by Hank and follow the guide in his signature...good luck!



Hi Steve, could you share what happened during Joan's interview? I couldn't find a link for that.

Thanks




ChaiLatteNot TellingPhilippines2013-06-06 09:09:00
PhilippinesHow long does it take for you to get your visa after you got approved

Don't have a clue.   And I will bet there are many that leave it blank.
 
I only learned the priority date because when I emailed NVC to get the MNL #  in their reply they listed the Priority Date as part of the information.



Oh I see. Thank you very much Hank. I will update my profile later:) Thanks for the info.


ChaiLatteNot TellingPhilippines2013-06-06 13:35:00
PhilippinesHow long does it take for you to get your visa after you got approved
Hank, what is this for? I mean the priority date? why they're asking for it?
ChaiLatteNot TellingPhilippines2013-06-06 11:42:00
PhilippinesHow long does it take for you to get your visa after you got approved

Priority Date is the date the NOA1 received date.
 
Read through the info in the link in my signature below this post.


Thank you very much Hank, you've been a great help. I need to tell my fiance to update my profile info.:)

ChaiLatteNot TellingPhilippines2013-06-06 11:40:00
PhilippinesHow long does it take for you to get your visa after you got approved

That should work out great then!  
 
All the best.



Hi Hank, what should I put under priority date question when I book an appointment online? should I put our interview date schedule?

Thanks again.




ChaiLatteNot TellingPhilippines2013-06-06 11:28:00
PhilippinesHow long does it take for you to get your visa after you got approved

 
Better verify that branch is open.  My wife had planned to pick her visa up at a Makati branch only to find out from 2GO much later they had closed that office.
 
Do MOA it is quicker.  http://blogs.usembas...ippines/?p=1533




Thanks for the info. Hank, I already verified 2go Makati Branch location and it was just outside our office.


ChaiLatteNot TellingPhilippines2013-06-06 10:50:00
PhilippinesHow long does it take for you to get your visa after you got approved

8th working day. Home delivery - Manila area. :)



Thank you RnL, could you share some questions that they've asked you during your interview? It will be very helpful. I'm preparing for my interview this coming July 3.


Thanks in advance.





ChaiLatteNot TellingPhilippines2013-06-06 08:54:00
PhilippinesHow long does it take for you to get your visa after you got approved

http://www.visajourn...ance/?p=6275825
 
But you are looking anywhere from 4-20 business days.
 
You may get it faster at 2GO in Mall of Asia (MOA) in Manila but it depends on how long it sits in Administrative Processing after the approval etc. 





Thank you Louis and Aya, hopefully it will be quicker. My interview date would be on July 3 and I am just trying to get an idea how long does it take to receive my visa so that we can also plan for my flight schedule.


ChaiLatteNot TellingPhilippines2013-06-06 08:50:00
PhilippinesHow long does it take for you to get your visa after you got approved

At least 5-7 business days within Metro Manila and could be longer for provinces and remote areas


Thank you very much, I chose pick-up at 2go Makati Branch since it's closer to my place, hopefully it will be quicker.

ChaiLatteNot TellingPhilippines2013-06-06 08:47:00
PhilippinesHow long does it take for you to get your visa after you got approved

It varies depending on a lot of circumstances.
 
You can check out the processing times on the USCIS website for your processing center, this varies and is bound to change while your petition is being processed.
 
There also this thread which breaks down the factors that can effect your processing times.
 
There's this general thread, which will help you get an understanding of the process.
 
There's this nifty tool which will allow you to look up the history of users who submitted a timeline. You can search by processing center, visa type, beneficiary's country of origin, etc. I love this tool!








Hi mpheonix, thank you for your response I will go ahead and check those threads:)

ChaiLatteNot TellingPhilippines2013-06-05 16:16:00
PhilippinesHow long does it take for you to get your visa after you got approved
Hi Good day. To all VJ Filipina Members I would just like to know how long does it take for you to get your K-1 visa after you got approved at US Embassy Manila?



Could you also specify if you chose home delivery or pick-up?



Thank you very much:)

Edited by ChaiLatte, 05 June 2013 - 01:24 PM.









ChaiLatteNot TellingPhilippines2013-06-05 13:20:00
PhilippinesMedical, Interview and CFO

Im confused on the order to get the medical and CFO. I thought the CFO was after the medical and interview? I have seen some getting the medical and CFO before the interview,So confused??? I want to send my fiancée to Manila for the medical but don't want to go in the wrong order? Her friend told her she had to do the CFO before the medical?
 
Any help? Thanks



Hello, good day. Your fiancee can take CFO even before the interview and she just need to go back to have her passport stamp once she get her visa.


ChaiLatteNot TellingPhilippines2013-06-07 09:00:00
PhilippinesSuccessful CFO in Manila!

Joan had her CFO seminar this morning and had no problem! She met a lady from a Facebook group that we all belong to and they both passed with no issues! Note though that they were both K-1. Joan got there at about 4:45 in the morning and Eky was already there. Joan was already number 7 in line that early! There were 16 people in the class and 10 were held for 1-1 sessions. Joan thinks that all 10 who were held were going for a spouse visa and the issues were mostly about paperwork like divorce decrees. Joan was asked for only her two IDs. Passport and postal worked. She was NOT asked for her cenomar nor her parental advice (after all that drama a month ago to get it)! They only asked Joan to see my birth certificate and only kept copies of her ID. They did not even ask for photos! BUT Joan said that it seemed to be a case by case basis for what applicants were asked for. All in all Joan seems to have had an easier time that I did sweating it out in the hotel with intermittent wifi to check Facebook updates!



Congratulations to you Steve and Joan. Could you guys possibly share some questions that were asked during the seminar/counseling? It will be very helpful and maybe some critical items that you need to fill out on the forms?

Thank you very much in advance.




ChaiLatteNot TellingPhilippines2013-05-30 14:51:00
PhilippinesAppointment Letter from US Embassy Manila

I have a similar situation. I received a letter from US Embassy Manila on May 10, 2013 stating that they will soon send my fiance a packet. My fiance called the Embassy to schedule an interview and they told her she will have to wait for an appointment letter from the Embassy as that letter is required for the St. Luke's medical exam. It is confusing because much of the information on line says to schedule your own appointment. I think we will wait a week or so for the packet and appointment letter. Any suggestions are appreciated
 



My fiance and I both decided to schedule our interview online w/out the Notice of Eligibility from the USEM, we booked our interview for July 3, according to other vj members as long as you have your MNL case# you can go ahead and book your appointment. I will go for my medical exam this coming June 3&4.

Good luck to us:)

Edited by ChaiLatte, 29 May 2013 - 11:51 AM.





ChaiLatteNot TellingPhilippines2013-05-29 11:50:00
PhilippinesAppointment Letter from US Embassy Manila
Hi guys, I have a question regarding my visa appointment, we haven't received yet the USEM Appointment letter or what they called Notice of Eligibility but we already have our MNL case# and according to the website ( https://ceac.state.gov/CEAC/ ) we are now ready for interview, so we decided to go ahead and schedule our appointment. This morning I called the USEM visa information and appointment service and the representative told me that generally applicants will need to wait to get the packet 4 from the USEM before you can book your appointment date because it means they've already check my papers. However, I have read other people stories/experiences and according to them as long as you have your MNL case# you can go ahead and schedule your appointment and go for your medical exam.


My question is, do you think we will not be having problem or there will be no conflict even though we already booked our appointment without that letter from USEM? and can I go ahead and go for my medical exam.?


Pls. help me with this, I just want to clarity this issue because I'm so confused now on what to do next and what to expect. Hope you guys will share your experience because it will really me a lot.

Thank you very much?

Edited by ChaiLatte, 28 May 2013 - 02:44 PM.









ChaiLatteNot TellingPhilippines2013-05-28 14:43:00
PhilippinesCFO Seminar Horror Story

Yes, i agree..I did mine in Cebu October 2011. I remember on the one on one interview, the nun who first introduced herself on the lecture that she is a Psychologist, ask me about how did we meet..So, i started talked and she is watching my gestures while listening our story, taking side notes..Then i stopped talking,but the nun told me to keep talking...Well, i have lots of stories to tell about us, so i keep talking until she switched to another question..hahaha..It turned out to be a casual talk and later she told me that only few people have a good heart like me..




They will only ask you about your petitioner and your love story? or they will also ask you about the things that you need to do once you're already in the US?



ChaiLatteNot TellingPhilippines2013-05-30 08:44:00
PhilippinesCFO Seminar Horror Story
[quote name="pigmonk" post="6246848" timestamp="1369302242"]
 
You just said she was not able to answer stuff about the greencard, expiration, when to file again, forms needed to submit... It means she didn't pay attention to the lectures. The answers for those are in the lectures. 
If your fiancee was able to answer those questions from the first time she was asked, after the lecture, one one one counselling won't be needed anymore.
 
The CFO people wanted your fiancee to know those things so that she'll have knowledge about the legal way of staying in the USA, and not to be out of status...
 



Does the one on one interview during CFO Seminar really hard? Everybody will really undergo one on one interview?



Thanks!

Edited by ChaiLatte, 29 May 2013 - 03:19 PM.















ChaiLatteNot TellingPhilippines2013-05-29 15:18:00
PhilippinesCFO Seminar in Manila (May 30, 2013)

 
HAHA! Exactly what it did to me! I was really nervous about the whole thing. That's why I wanted to post this review to help, I guess, neutralize the anxiety of readers of that thread. I mean, I was searching for recent CFO reviews and all I found was the "horror story".  Hehe.
 
But yeah, If you have complete documents, you know your fiance(e)/spouse well, answer the questions asked of you and you present documents that are requested, you will be fine. smile.png




Exactly! Thanks again...I just realized that I need to wait for my fiance to arrive before I can go to CFO because he has all our documents, most probably I can take CFO after my USEM consulate interview. Please do update me after your interview so that I can also prepare.

Good luck to us:) Thank you very much.




ChaiLatteNot TellingPhilippines2013-05-31 10:18:00
PhilippinesCFO Seminar in Manila (May 30, 2013)

 
In the form, you will be asked what you're going to do in the US. Like I said, the counselor "promotes" doing self-studies, working, being productive on top of being a housewife. Of course, it's just their opinion. Just mark the "box" on which situation applies to you.
 
I put my father as the contact person in the Philippines, and no I wasn't asked about his birth certificate. :)


 
You're welcome, Eloisa. :)








Thanks a lot:) After reading that CFO horror story blog here in VJ I'm a bit concerned about attending CFO LOL!


ChaiLatteNot TellingPhilippines2013-05-31 09:56:00
PhilippinesCFO Seminar in Manila (May 30, 2013)

 
Yes you can. :) My interview date is on June 13th, actually. I already got my CFO Certificate. i wanted to get it out of the way so I did it before my interview.
 
All we have to do after we get our Visas approved is go there so that our passport would be "stamped" with the emigrant sticker.
 
Good luck with your interview! :)






Thanks Erika, I might do the CFO 2nd week of June because I still need to deal with my medical exam this coming June 3&4. One last thing Erika, did they asked you about what to do next once you get to the US? did you put your parents or siblings under contact person in the Philippines, and did they ask you for their birth certificate? I'm concerned about the birth cert thing because my mom don't have her NSO BC and it's so hard to get a BC in the province it took a month before you'll get it.

Good luck with your interview too...:)




ChaiLatteNot TellingPhilippines2013-05-31 09:23:00
PhilippinesCFO Seminar in Manila (May 30, 2013)

What Hank_ said above. They just mention it in passing. And JUST stressing on validity of things not HOW to get it exactly. Research online. Read up on it here on VJ. Go to the USCIS Site for forms and instructions. smile.png
 
Basically, what CFO does, is taking care of immigrants. They explain that while we do have intent to leave the country for good, they are still there to help. You may call them for advice/repatriation. They're not the primary source for all processes. They just mention it briefly.
 
For me, I put his nearest relative in the US, his grandmother landline number in North Carolina. Why they are asking this, is because they want to be able to know where to look for you first is things go awry. As for verification, I wouldn't know how. LOL. But seriously though, that bit of information IS important for it could be one of your lifelines in the future.
 
With the educational attainment, no, the form doesn't ask for the years/date graduates. It's just a "check box" (But actually it says mark with X) of the educational attainment (High School Level, High School Graduate, College Level, College Graduate...etc.) then a blank with "degree/course/specialization/concentration" after. If he's not done with college, it should be "College Level" then state the degree after. Same information will be asked of you, too.
 
Honestly, I'm not too sure with the "date of marraige" for the previous wife. (I skipped that part, I should've paid attention to the other questions. Sorry!) But don't think they would be concerned about his previous marraige that much. They just want to know if the marraige is really null/void if Divorced, and if they're really allowed to re-marry because he/she is widowed. Divorce decrees should have those dates anyway.
 
If they have children from previous marraiges, make sure you know their info too, like name, birthdates and ages.
 
 
 
^THIS















Thank you very much Erika. By the way I just want to make sure that I got it correctly because I'm a bit confused, you mean I can take the CFO even if I'm not yet done with with USEM consulate interview? We already scheduled our interview this coming July 3. Is it possible to take CFO beforehand?


Thank you very much, you've been very helpful?





ChaiLatteNot TellingPhilippines2013-05-31 09:13:00
PhilippinesCFO Seminar in Manila (May 30, 2013)
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Edited by ChaiLatte, 31 May 2013 - 09:12 AM.

ChaiLatteNot TellingPhilippines2013-05-31 09:11:00
PhilippinesCFO Seminar in Manila (May 30, 2013)

 
Hi! It's Erika, btw. (I'm the one who usually posts topics/replies. He just reads. LOL.)
 
You're welcome! :)
 
Anyway, it really depends on how well you know your fiance based on the information you provide, the completeness of your documents, and the confidence you show. Most counselors are on the lookout for those timid/shy people who don't establish eye-contact. Those who do not respond to their questions. Most especially, those who cannot provide whatever the counselor asks for.
 
So you see, it's really hard to tell what documents are actually needed, because it varies. I, myself, brought EVERYTHING I could bring. All the documents, all the evidences, photos most especially. So it's best to come prepared with everything, than risk being turned away or be on-hold. 
 
Also, you must know what you "plan" to do after you get to the US. Get married. Work. Be a housewife. (The counselor promotes self-study, work, being productive on top of being the wife)
 
You must also know what steps you're supposed to take after getting married: like Report of Marraige to the Philippine Embassy/Consulate. etc. You must be knowledgeable on those things. Adjustment of Status, Green Cards, etc. Research online. :)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Thank you! :D I actually would like to apologize if I have misspellings or whatnot because I have been up since 3am. It's already 10:44pm here and ... well, I'm still up. LOL




















Hello again Erika, I was just wondering if they will discuss all those stuff during the seminar or not? I mean when to file ssn, aos, green card and etc. sounds like the CFO is very crucial.

Thank you very much for your quick response.




ChaiLatteNot TellingPhilippines2013-05-30 13:28:00
PhilippinesCFO Seminar in Manila (May 30, 2013)


CFO Manila

 
Citigold Center, 1345 Pres. Quirino Avenue
corner Osmeña Highway (South Superhighway)
Manila, Philippines 1007


 
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I've been reading threads here on VJ.com saying that there are only 30 slots for Fiance(e)'s and Spouses everyday at the CFO HQ. I checked the website, it said 15 in the morning and 15 in the afternoon. Though it said it's country-specific and has "allocations" of 15 slots for each countries, I didn't want to risk it.
 
I got there at 4:15am. We were only 5 at the time, and we sat on the steps leading to the CFO entrance. I met Steve previously in a Facebook Group and learned from him that his fiancee, Joan, would be attending too. She got there at about 4:30am and immediately called her. 
 
It was about 5am when people started to show up and one lady (I suppose she owns the "mini-store" outside CFO), told us to line up by the ramp instead. This is where fiance(e)'s and spouses line up. There would be separate lines for other types of immigrants. (So make sure you tell your fiance(e)'s to line up at the ramp.) It wasn't country-specific at all. Some people in line were fiancee's of European nationals.
 
CFO opened at about quarter to 7, but they only let the other immigrants in first. We were the last line to enter the building.
 
Also a REMINDER: Make sure to bring 2 valid GOVERNMENT ID's. Whether it's a Driver's License, Unified ID, SSS, PhilHealth, NBI Clearance. As long as it's a goverment issued ID, you won't get turned away. One lady was turned away because she only had one "valid" ID. They should've just stated that what they want are government ID's in the first place. Make sure you have at least 2 photocopies of it, just to be sure. 
 
When I got inside, at the reception desk, I was only asked for my: Passport, 2 Valid ID's, Checked if I have my photocopy of those valid ID's, and I was given an ID with a Lanyard with a Pink "F" on it. For Fiancee, I guess? :P We were then told to go up the 3rd floor to fill up forms.
 
Word of advice: Take the stairs. It's faster than the so-called elevator. LOL
 
When you get to the 3rd floor, You'd be asked to fill up an Information Sheet. (Yes, you have to fill it up there, It's not the downloadable one on the CFO website.)
 
Make sure you answer ALL questions/fields. Rendering this incomplete will be one of their criterias for you to be "HELD/ON HOLD" for one on one counseling.
 

























Information Needed on the Form:

- Basic Information about you, the fiance(e)/spouse (Name, Address, Birthday, etc.; Your Birthplace is important too, specify which city/town/area/province)

 

- Basic Information about your petitioner (Sometimes you are going to be asked for the Birth Certificate copy)

 

- FULL MAIDEN NAME of fiance(e)/spouse's MOTHER

 

- Contact person in the Philippines, specifically immediate family as in Father, Mother, Siblings. (I forgot what happened to the other one who listed her cousin. I think she was asked for her cousin's birth certificate. Which got her on "Hold" status.)

 

- Landline Number of Petitioner. (I know, I know, most of you guys don't use landlines now. That's what was running through my mind too.) If no landline is available, Landline of Petitioner's Nearest Relative or Petitioner's Neighbor. (IKR!? Neighbor?)

 

- Petitioner's Educational Attainment, Degree/Course, Occupation

 

- Information on Petitioner's Divorce/Annulment/Death of previous wife or husband. You must have a copy of the Divorce Decree. (One lady was asked to show the Death Certificate of the petitioner's previous wife.)

 

- ZIPCODES. Yes, people were given a few minutes to find out their Zipcodes. Both the petitioner and the beneficiary. Never forget to write those.

 
So far, these are the ones that stuck out from the tedious checking of individual forms by the counselor. 
 
People were asked to show documents. It's not a specified list of documents. Just whatever the counselor wants to see. So better go there prepared! As for me, I was just asked for photos of me and my fiance, Christopher.
 
By that time, she was already saying, If you don't fill up your forms properly, I will put you on "hold". She already mentioned 3 names that were on hold. Then she said, those of us who are "OK'd" by her, can now go downstairs to the first floor to pay at the Cashier.
 
So we did. We paid PHP400. Roughly $10.
 
We then went back upstairs and the counselor was still checking forms. In the end, the room full of 16 people, 10 were put on hold. Meaning, one-on-one counseling with her.
 
Mind you, we're not all US fiance(e)'s/spouses in the seminar "Session" as prescribed in the CFO website info. At first I thought it would be 15 from US, 15 from Canada, and so on. NOPE. In the same session, some were fiance(e)s/spouses from other countries. So I HIGHLY RECOMMEND getting there very early in the morning to secure a spot.
 
So when everything was already checked, we started with the lectures. She, of course, started with the history of CFO (which is in the website). The CFO Certificate and stickers. The CFO Certificate is valid for life. It doesn't expire. So make sure you take care of it and make copies. Never hand in the original to anyone. You can show them the original, but they may not keep it. It's a HUGE hassle to get it replaced.
 
And then explained at length who their CLIENTELE are. Meaning, they serve those family-based petition immigrants, the fiance(e) and spouses, etc. etc. Honestly, she didn't have to explain those in detail, adding up stories. Most especially going into lengths about the Filipino Au Pair Visa. This part draaaaagggggeeeed for so long. 
 
After that, Domestic Violence was discussed, which organizations to contact, who to call. (She gave her personal mobile number, she says she's the only one who does that.) 
 
She then covered what documents to bring when traveling, baggage allowances, airport fees, travel tax, embarkation cards, customs forms, etc.
 
Showed a visa packet brought by one of the spouses, and that the IDS (for IR/CR1's) shouldn't be removed from the packet.
 
She then proceeded to explaining what you should do when you get to the US: getting married, filing for adjustment of status, stressed on the validity of green cards, report of marraiges, amendments to passports, etc.
 
By this time, we were done. And those "OK'd" people can claim their certificates downstairs on the First floor, and those who were "On hold" will have their one-on-one counseling with her.
 
We got our certificates and got out at 1:30pm. We will have to go back there after the Visa is issued so we can get our passport CFO sticker.
 
So there, good luck to everyone who are going to take the CFO Seminar. Just remember, be armed with documents. Be prepared. 
 
And go there early! :)
 

































Hi Erika & Chris,
Thank you very much for sharing your experience during the CFO Seminar, this is very informative and helpful. I started to get so worried about the CFO because I read that horror story with a lady during her one on one counseling and she got denied and need to go back to do the CFO again.


Does it mean you will only undergo one on one counseling if you will be "put on hold"? and it will only happen if you will not fill out the form correctly and will not be able to provide documents that they will be asking from you?


Thank you:)









ChaiLatteNot TellingPhilippines2013-05-30 09:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCan't wait!
@melarnt: Thank you for your help. I'm just kinda confused on which way to go because we want to make sure we will not be having problem during our scheduled interview.
ChaiLatteNot TellingPhilippines2013-05-28 13:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCan't wait!

Good luck and God bless you!



@Queen Amethyst: Have you received a notice from the embassy? Did you already schedule your appointment and medical exam?


Thanks:)





ChaiLatteNot TellingPhilippines2013-05-28 10:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCan't wait!

Congrats to you! Our interview is on June 27th :)

Did you schedule the medical yet? If so, how soon before the interview did you schedule? We will be getting the medical in Sweden.


@melarnt: Did you schedule your interview date without a Notice of Eligibility from the embassy?

ChaiLatteNot TellingPhilippines2013-05-28 10:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCan't wait!
 

Hello!
 
My interview is scheduled on the 5th June! Yahooooo!!!

 


@Lillen Faith: Congratulations!!!

Did you schedule your appointment without the Notice of Eligibility from the embassy? How long did it take you to finally call the embassy from the date that your petition has been approved or from the date that you received a letter from NVC?


What did you asked? Could you please share your experience? It will be very helpful.


Thank you very much!

Edited by ChaiLatte, 28 May 2013 - 10:39 AM.












ChaiLatteNot TellingPhilippines2013-05-28 10:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCan it be?? Yes, It Can!!! NOA2.

After 338 days (11.27 months) of waiting agony, I checked my case status this morning when I got into work and lo and behold "Approved".
I had to read it 4 times just to be sure I got it right and then I jumped and screamed for joy (always an attention getter in the law firm I work).
 
My dear sweet intelligent, playful and beautiful future wife is coming!
 
Yeah Baby!!!
 
 
 








Wow that was a long wait. we've got our NOA2 Approval after 9 months, such a long wait as well.

Congratulations!!!



ChaiLatteNot TellingPhilippines2013-05-30 13:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa in hand!! and some other thing.
@perksandgrumps: Hello, how long does it take for you to get your visa after your interview? either pick-up or home delivery? Thanks
ChaiLatteNot TellingPhilippines2013-06-05 09:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa in hand!! and some other thing.
@perksandgrumps: hi congratulations! Can you share your USEM interview, some questions that the US Consulate asked you? It will be very helpful.

Did you already take CFO?


ChaiLatteNot TellingPhilippines2013-06-01 22:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 13 filer!

@ ChaiLatte  - OH WOW!!! congrats too! waiting for the NVC case number and embassy schedule. I live in the UAE and the embassy is kind of slow with the interview at the moment - so not expecting it until August for me. also, the embassy will schedule the earliest appointment for us, we cannot choose, We can reschedule only further to the date if we wish to. :-) ALL THE BEST TO US!!!! :-)
 
BTW : I would love to visit Honolulu too for our honeymoon!!! haha :-)
 





@Mafia_girl: Thank you very much. Good luck to us, hopefully it will be sooner so that we can move on with our lives:)





That would be great, my Fiance told me Hawaii is really great and perfect place for honeymoon. Hope you can spend yours there?









ChaiLatteNot TellingPhilippines2013-05-29 08:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 13 filer!
@ ChaiLatte - yes its the petition approval, not the actual visa yet... :-) Got overwhelmed with the good news... couldnt tell the difference anymore.. :-)

@Mafia_girl: Congratulations!!! Getting really close to be with your love one. When will be your interview date? My petition has been approved too last May 14, 2013 and we booked our interview date this coming July 3, 2013. Have you received USEM Appointment letter or the packet 4?

Edited by ChaiLatte, 28 May 2013 - 10:21 AM.



ChaiLatteNot TellingPhilippines2013-05-28 10:19:00