Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	MARCH FILERS!!!	You never know. That might not be why you got touched. I don't know anything about the K-3 process or the how long it takes so I can't say, but it might be the read deal!!! Stay positive!!! Trying to! got another touch today on my I-129, but still nothing on my I-130...	kimmbo	Female	Canada	2007-06-22 15:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	MARCH FILERS!!!	Just posted this in another "March filer" thread but thought I would post it here too.. Just called VSC, only took about 5 mins to get through.. Used the RFE "trick" and was told that I didnt have any RFE's, that my case was "sitting there" and that "they are working on it", she also wanted to verify my address... I verified and she said ...hmmmm... never like to hear "hmmmm"!! ...then she said "it looks like when they sent it from Missouri they switched addresses" and had Missouri as my address.. #######! , after giving my correct address she said "you should be hearing something within the next 60 days"! Im more frustrated now, then before I called...!! LOL Don't worry. Just be glad that you DID call and got the address fixed! That could have turned into a nightmare itself. Goodluck! thanks, also wanted to say that I got the "because I called today touch"...LOL...at least my date no longer says April 26th..LOL	kimmbo	Female	Canada	2007-06-21 20:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	MARCH FILERS!!!	Just posted this in another "March filer" thread but thought I would post it here too.. Just called VSC, only took about 5 mins to get through.. Used the RFE "trick" and was told that I didnt have any RFE's, that my case was "sitting there" and that "they are working on it", she also wanted to verify my address... I verified and she said ...hmmmm... never like to hear "hmmmm"!! ...then she said "it looks like when they sent it from Missouri they switched addresses" and had Missouri as my address.. #######! , after giving my correct address she said "you should be hearing something within the next 60 days"! Im more frustrated now, then before I called...!! LOL	kimmbo	Female	Canada	2007-06-21 14:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	MARCH FILERS!!!	Im gonna give them one more day, and will try calling tomorrow! Weve had zero touches since April! again congrats to everyone getting approvals, hard to watch, but so happy to see some movement for March filers!	kimmbo	Female	Canada	2007-06-20 11:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	MARCH FILERS!!!	Congrats to all the recent approvals!! still stuck at VSC here!!!	kimmbo	Female	Canada	2007-06-19 15:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	MARCH FILERS!!!	Congrats Reach449 on your NOA2!... Hoping that everyone waiting gets some good news this week! I just wanna get my approvals so I can start stressing about the backlog in Montreal!..LOL Keep positive thoughts! Good luck all!	kimmbo	Female	Canada	2007-06-10 16:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	MARCH FILERS!!!	Congrats to all of you that have gotten your NOA2's recently... still waiting for VSC here! Hope to hear something next week! *crossing fingers, toes, eyes, legs*!!	kimmbo	Female	Canada	2007-06-08 23:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Interview time for MARCH filers	We were approved in the first week of June. It's almost the end of August, and we're still waiting for our interview ( Just be glad you dont have to go through Montreal, the current wait time from them receiving my Packet 3 is 5 to 7 MONTHS!!!...LOL.. We will not hear anything until at least January 2008! good luck to everyone waiting for their interviews!	kimmbo	Female	Canada	2007-08-14 10:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	Hello fellow VSC filers!! Saw our name on the K-3 list (Barry and Kimmbo)...we received our NOA2 on July 23rd.. (147 days for I-130, and 129 days for I-129)... its been a long wait and were headed for a longer wait as Montreal is taking 5 to 7 MONTHS to schedule interviews!! good luck to everyone!! Edited by kimmbo, 25 July 2007 - 02:54 PM.	kimmbo	Female	Canada	2007-07-25 14:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APRIL Filers!!	We got our NOA2 today! About damn time! lol So happy for you!! but will also admit Im soo jealous!! Come on VSC (were on day 130 for our I-130, and day 113 for our I-129)!! good luck to everyone!!	kimmbo	Female	Canada	2007-07-14 18:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APRIL Filers!!	Just wanted to say good luck to everyone!..Im a MARCH filer stuck at VSC!!! Day 111 for us since NOA1 on our 1-129... Once we do get approved we have the unfortunate luck of having to also wait for Montreal, who at this moment is taking anywhere from 5 to 7 months to schedule interviews after receiving Packet 3!!!! again good luck to all!!	kimmbo	Female	Canada	2007-07-11 12:38:00
Philippines	DS 156	The address on the DS 156 form should be her permanent resident address or her current resident address. If you are worried about the visa delivery address, put the the Hotel's address you are staying as your delivery address when you fill out the Delbros form after the interview.	spidergirl	Female	Philippines	2008-03-31 18:09:00
Philippines	Wedding Anniversary	Happy Anniversary, im so happy for both you. Ours will be on the 24th of April, and i am very excited...	spidergirl	Female	Philippines	2008-04-07 00:09:00
Philippines	my fiance's dad will wisit us on the 17th of april til 20	QUOTE (eau_xplain @ Apr 5 2008, 06:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Corregidor Island ..if he's into history. Thats right its really an interesting place , my husband was thrilled when we took him there, he loved the place. And now he is planning to to go back there and do ghost hunting. Edited by spidergirl, 07 April 2008 - 12:05 AM.	spidergirl	Female	Philippines	2008-04-07 00:04:00
Philippines	Birth certificate problem and need advice	QUOTE (forgiven @ Apr 7 2008, 09:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My girlfriend's brother went to get a certified copy of her birth certificate today at General Santos City, Local Civil Registrar and they said that her dad's name is missing a letter and so it will take up to two months to correct it and cost 15,000 pesos. What I don't understand is that she has a photocopy of a certified copy of her birth certificate and the name is correct. I feel like since this place knows she is applying for a visa they are taking advantage and they are charging more than three months wages to correct this? Maybe I'm out in left field on this one but what do you think about this? signed, Aggravated Well, i guess somebody is trying to scam you, if she has a photocopy with the correct name, then theres no problem. Request a certified copy of her birth certificate from NSO, thats the US Embassy's requirement, you yourself can request for it online at this website https://www.ecensus.com.ph/Secure/frmIndex.asp. I'm not sure if theres an NSO office at General Santos but if not there's one at Davao City, your gf can go there and request for one, if she get there by 8:00 am she can get it by 1:00pm. It only cost 125 pesos if she will request it personally.	spidergirl	Female	Philippines	2008-04-08 05:34:00
Philippines	What are the chances of getting the visa if I am gonna come alone?	I went to my interview by myself and i did fine, the Consular officer didn't gave me a hard time at all, i got approved and got my Visa. You'll be fine if you go alone just be prepared and be confident. Goodluck!	spidergirl	Female	Philippines	2008-04-13 04:19:00
Philippines	Scatterd T-Storms in Manila during interview	QUOTE (Dr Mirage @ Apr 19 2008, 01:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello all, How difficult is it going to be when its scattered t-storms in Manila during this week's interview. I'm already expecting it to be hot and humid. I'm scheduled on Tuesday with a few others here on this board. Weather.com says Manila is in the mid 90's with about 70% humidity making it feel like mid 100's. Yikes!!! -Doc Stay at Bayview Hotel which is just in front of the Embassy the night before your interview, in this case you will not have much problem dealing with the weather. Don't forget your umbrella.... Goodluck! Edited by spidergirl, 19 April 2008 - 04:26 AM.	spidergirl	Female	Philippines	2008-04-19 04:25:00
Philippines	Delbros	QUOTE (ChrisB0707 @ Apr 15 2008, 09:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> How do I call Delbros from the United States? Im sick of these people This is the Delbros Contact Info: Delbros Txt-Hotline +63917-6221949 Email Address busdev@delbros.com Direct Line (632) 339-2761 Fax No. (632) 3392756 Website http://www.delbros.com/	spidergirl	Female	Philippines	2008-04-16 00:15:00
Philippines	Gathering Documents	QUOTE (john & jean @ Apr 19 2008, 08:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> WE are at the NVC on CR1. My wife has two NSO birth certificates, two NSO marriage certificates,postal I.D. and an old picture I.D. from college. She will be going to get a passport next week. Will there be any other documents needed before medical, CFO? We are trying to get all that is required so not to be delayed. T H A N K S A. PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRST TIME APPLICANTS Personal Appearance is required. Duly accomplished application form. Birth Certificate (BC) in Security Paper (SECPA) issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) or Certified True Copy (CTC) of BC issued by the Local Civil Registrar duly authenticated by NSO. Three (3) colored photos of the applicant taken against a royal blue background. Applicant should be in decent attire with collar. Photo must be of good quality, and must have been taken within the last six (6) months. Photo size: 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm. Facial image size: Not less than 3 cm. DFA has the right to reject photos that do not comply with specifications and international standards. Proof of identity / Supporting documents indicating full name, date and place of birth and citizenship for more info :http://www.dfa.gov.ph/consular/passport-eng.htm B. MEDICAL What should I bring to my medical examination? Appointment letter Appropriate medical examination fees ($182.50) Passport (valid for at least 6 months) Two colored pictures (2 inches x 2 inches) with a white background for more info:http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3218.html C. CFO Counseling Requirements for Filipino Spouses and Other Partners of Foreign Nationals Two (2) valid identification cards (IDs) with photograph; Duly completed guidance and counseling form; If married, certified true copy and photocopy of marriage contract on security paper from the National Statistics Office (NSO), or Local Civil Registry Offices (LCRO); or original and photocopy of marriage contract duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate (if married abroad) Other documents as may be required by the counselors; and Payment of P250.00 counseling fee. for more info : http://www.cfo.gov.ph/fs_manila.htm Note: Call those agencies before going in to be sure of the updated requirements. Goodluck!	spidergirl	Female	Philippines	2008-04-20 02:51:00
Philippines	NBI Clearance	QUOTE (RyaNRiza @ Apr 21 2008, 12:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> How is the photo in your NBI clearance? Is it clear? Mine is kinda blurry. Do you think this will cause a problem? Need your opinion. -Riza Thats Normal you don't have to worry about it.	spidergirl	Female	Philippines	2008-04-21 03:58:00
Philippines	Phsical in Manila	QUOTE (rosal548 @ Apr 22 2008, 12:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello all ! My fiancee is from Cebu, she will be going to Manila for the Physical, what I would like to know is if she will need to return back to Manila to get a copy of her results or is this a one day deal ? SLEC will submit the result of the medical exam directly to the USEmbassy. If she pass the tests, they will give her the X-ray Film and Vaccination Records upon her Checkout on the second day.	spidergirl	Female	Philippines	2008-04-22 05:27:00
Philippines	Seminar for Filipina fiancee	here's the Link : http://www.cfo.gov.ph/fs_manila.htm	spidergirl	Female	Philippines	2008-04-22 05:55:00
Philippines	Anybody who is engaged to a Filipino U.S. Citizen	QUOTE (jas_noel @ Apr 22 2008, 06:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi, I'm just curious if you are going to marry a Filipino guy who was born and raised in the Phillipines do you still need to attend the CFO seminar? My fiance was born in PI and he left the country when he was 16 however he lives in an "all-filipino" household and he still have the same Filipino values and all. Its a government requirement for every filipino migrants. I am sad to say that you have to take it, you cannot board a plane without CFO sticker attached on your passport.	spidergirl	Female	Philippines	2008-04-23 00:17:00
Philippines	Should I use my married name when filing the AOS?	QUOTE (franksonb @ Apr 22 2008, 09:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Is it better to use my married name in the documents for the AOS or should I use my maiden name? I do not want to confuse the UCCIS officers by changing my name since my k1 visa was issued in my maiden name. What should I do? Use your married name . Goodluck on your AOS ! Edited by spidergirl, 23 April 2008 - 12:07 AM.	spidergirl	Female	Philippines	2008-04-23 00:06:00
Philippines	NEW JOB in the REAL WORLD	QUOTE (RonMay @ Apr 22 2008, 08:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So here i go again lol... hello everybody and thanks for taking time reading to my ever non-sense paranoia and anxiety.... tomorrow around 7:45 a.m ill be officially working at Ace hardware as a cashier (full time 40 hrs/week)... and this will be my first time job without the comfort of my husband's business and the comfort of our home as a home agent... i already have work here in he US after i got my GC in my husband's store (handling cash registry, inventory, merchandising, cleaning, customer service etc)... the thing is i can what i want, i can do go home when i want and that i can just tell my boss (my husband) that i dont wana work today lol... so it isnt a "real" job per se plus the check im getting feels like not a "real" paycheck since it coming from our own business hehe... so i applied as a home agent handling cable billing (comcast) dealing with customer on the phone if they wana pay some bills, or if the want upgrade or troubleshoot their TV... the thing again is that there's a bunch of irate customers that they will yell and get angry for no particular reason and i cant handle such attitude which i cant blame them coz somehow they felt the company gave them a bad customer service... so after a month i quit... lol... hindi ko masikmura (i cant stomach it) hehehe... i can say, my english is ok but when they started yelling, suddenly i felt like im talking to them as if they come from mars or from pluto... we cant understand each other hahah... and so here i am again, was hired by ACE hardware last saturday and will work right away tomorrow... yesterday my husband and i bought some food for lunch for my work, lunch box, water bottle and some clothes and working shoes... and it really feels like its my first day of school my husband and i were laughing about all our stuff that we bought and that im really really nervous and cant sleep and i think there's an elephant in my stomach aside from a butterfly. lol... so this is it... i really hope ill do great tomorrow and they wont fire me right away hahaha... wish me luck y'all and may God give me strength and presence of mind while working... God bless and will update you about my first day!!! Congrats, don't worry you'll be fine. Just go there with confidence and stand tall (eventhough your not) , smile and be nice to everybody and they'll be nice to you too.	spidergirl	Female	Philippines	2008-04-22 23:04:00
Philippines	Finally here in USA!!!!	Congrats and Welcome to America.	spidergirl	Female	Philippines	2008-04-24 17:36:00
Philippines	HIV test	QUOTE (spiderbonge @ Apr 29 2008, 11:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> anyone from the philippines experience this??? my fiance had his blood test at St Luke's philippines.... did that include the HIV test??? so now here in california.... he had his TD shot (tetanus diptheria) and the nurse was requiring him to have another blood test for HIV??? is that necessary?? Yes, the blood test that St. Lukes took from him was for HIV. Tell the nurse that he already got her full medical exam back in the Philippines, TD is not available there so he need to take it here in the US. All you need to do is to take the vaccination records that St. Lukes gave him together with the TD shots record to the Civil Surgeon.	spidergirl	Female	Philippines	2008-04-30 00:51:00
Philippines	newbie need help/advice	QUOTE (junlluisma @ Apr 29 2008, 06:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hello people im planning to petition my fiancee in the philippines very soon, but i have concerns about her being widowed and her marriage to her late husband was never registered (they had an muslim marriage ceremony). also they had 2 minor kids which also use their father's last name. being the marriage ceremony was never registered, my fiancee did not used her late husband's last name. my question is.....would that raise red flags? will my fiancee have problem getting her kids here in the states? if yes, how can she fix this? and also i was reading ahead about ds-156k, im kind of confused about the requirements....does she still need to get a marriage certificate copy or the death certificate copy of her late husband is sufficient? or does she need both? thanks in advance eddie btw visa journey rocks! If your fiancee's marriage was not registered, then the marriage doesn't legally exist and she is legally able to marry any man she wants. Since the marriage doesn't exist she doesn't need her husband's death certificate. If you want to file for K-1 all you need to do is to request from NSO the CENOMAR (Certificate of Non Marriage), this alone will prove that she's never been married and legally able to marry you.	spidergirl	Female	Philippines	2008-04-30 00:31:00
Philippines	Statistics (Port of Entry Difficulty)	QUOTE (wlisa_rbert @ Apr 20 2008, 08:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i'm very excited to that POE..soon i will be coming to US..and experience that..,my question is i will hand carry my x-ray film result and the Vaccines papers together with my documents from USem that they will send me? They didn't asked for my x-ray film at the POE but just in case hand carry it together with your Visa Package that the USembassy will send you.	spidergirl	Female	Philippines	2008-04-21 01:48:00
Philippines	Statistics (Port of Entry Difficulty)	QUOTE (simplygem @ Apr 20 2008, 07:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi all.... I was looking at the difficulty ratings on different POE's and I was wondering if anyone out there ever used Las Vegas and if so, what was their experience? I found a good price on airfare for my Gem from Manila, stopping in Canada and continuing to Las Vegas. Then transfer to another carrier from Vegas to Florida. I found many airports listed in the statistics section of this website, but none for Las Vegas. Thanks.Frank Hi, my POE is Las Vegas Mc Carran International Airport, and i haven't had any problem.... its a very fast and hassle free POE... the officers are very friendly and very helpful. But i dont know about the transfer to another carrier.... have a safe trip!	spidergirl	Female	Philippines	2008-04-21 01:43:00
Philippines	What airline do you use between Cebu and Manila?	Cebu Pacific is cheaper and always on time.	spidergirl	Female	Philippines	2008-05-04 21:20:00
Philippines	SSN	QUOTE (shallan @ May 5 2008, 09:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I was kinda upset with the staff from SSN he told us i cannot get my SSN card until i get my work permit. But i can have SSN number for tax purposes. He said we have to call IRS first and request for form W-7. Goodness gracious i told my husband He maybe wrong or was it me? I read Sheriff Uling's guidelines and maybe like those on K1 visa i can get even if i dont have work permit yet right? Holy smoke.... whats goin on with this SSN office in here. What should i do? Its rediculous, how can you file for taxes if you are not working yet. SSA people are not very well acquainted with Immigration rules. If you are a K1 Visa Holder you can apply for SSN two weeks after your arrival, the SSA can verify your information in SAVE-ASVI database. If the SSA employee will not issue you the SSN bring a copy of RM 00203.500 (on topic C of this link) https://secure.ssa.g...x/0100203500#c1	spidergirl	Female	Philippines	2008-05-06 02:22:00
Philippines	Employment question	It depends on her, i'll tell you this, waiting for Visa approval will take some time and the waiting is very stressful. A job can spare her from stress and boredome. If she can't get the clearance from her employer she can always resign, as long as she did not sign a contract agreement that she will work for them for a certain period of time, she can resign anytime.	spidergirl	Female	Philippines	2008-05-06 02:39:00
Philippines	manila interview schedule	QUOTE (polar77 @ May 7 2008, 12:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi everyone...Just curious... Our K1 is on its way from NVC to Manila now. Once Manila receives it, how long is it taking them to schedule an interview/medical date? Also, how far out are they scheduling them now? Should we expect to get a date in late May or sometime June? Thanks... Once the US Embassy in Manila receive your case, you will receive a letter informing you that your interview is now ready for schedule. Then you can schedule your interview by calling the Embassy. For more info click this link : http://manila.usemba...ov/wwwfccqa.pdf Congrats & Goodluck!	spidergirl	Female	Philippines	2008-05-07 04:34:00
Philippines	DEAL OR NO DEAL (USA)	Waaaaaaaaaah i missed it.	spidergirl	Female	Philippines	2008-05-06 03:47:00
Philippines	What hotel is ideal to stay in Manila during medical exam and interview?	QUOTE (alienlovechild @ May 6 2008, 06:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Anyone who was done with their medical exam and interview in Manila. I am trying to figure out on which hotel is good to stay in Manila during the medical exam and interview. I am considering the distance of St. Luke's Medical Center, which is located in Quezon while the US Embassy is along Roxas Boulevard. I am planning to have the medical exam and interview done in one time when I will go to Manila. Could that be possible too? I think I will be staying in Manila for 5-7 days, or more than that? You are not going to St. Lukes medical Center at Quezon City, you are going to take your Medical at their extension clinic which is located at 1177 J. Bocobo Street, Ermita, Manila. You need to take your Medical at least one week before your scheduled Interview so you may plan your stay in Manila from 7-14 days.	spidergirl	Female	Philippines	2008-05-06 21:49:00
Philippines	My visa is in my hand now! Thank you Lord Jesus ; )	Congrats!	spidergirl	Female	Philippines	2008-05-04 21:12:00
Philippines	scheduling an interview in Manila	QUOTE (polar77 @ May 13 2008, 12:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi everyone!! My fiancee and I are trying to schedule her embassy interview Has anyone tried using the online sysytem "VisaPoint" to schedule? I wonder if I would have any better luck online then calling the cell center. So far when I call I'm told we can't yet schedule a date. Has anyone recently gotten an interview date?? Thanks for any info As far as i knew Visapoint is for Non-immigrant Visa only (tourist visa and such), Though K-1 is a Non-immigrant Visa it is considered as Immigrant Visa. VisaPoint also provides information on immigrant visas for applicants who are pursuing legal resident status in the United States. However, VisaPoint cannot be used to schedule immigrant visa appointments.http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwhvpnt.html Just keep on calling, USEM will come up with the interview dates eventually. Edited by spidergirl, 13 May 2008 - 04:09 AM.	spidergirl	Female	Philippines	2008-05-13 04:08:00
Philippines	PAG-IBIG Contribution Refunds	Thanks guys, i never knew that i can withdraw my Pag-ibig contribution.	spidergirl	Female	Philippines	2008-05-11 03:14:00
Philippines	ShaSha Has Arrived	Welcome to the Fabulous Las Vegas, Shasha!!! Where are you at in Las Vegas? Im living here in Las Vegas too, i hope i can meet you someday.	spidergirl	Female	Philippines	2008-05-20 05:53:00