Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Did they lose our petition packet?: UPDATE	Sorry that this happened to both of you but if there is nothing else that USCIS staff or congressmen can do, then you'll just have to have patience.	alohaspirit	Male	Philippines	2007-04-25 03:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Help please! Mailing I-129F tomorrow	I have my package all ready to go... addressed in the envelope and everything. I looked at the Service Center link this afternoon... I live in Kentucky, therefore I mail to Texas. I clicked on the same link to double check the address and it's now saying effective July 30, I need to mail to Vermont. *sighs* Where should I mail my petition? I realize I will be mailing it out before the 30th, but it won't be processed by then. Help? Thanks! Go ahead and mail it to the Vermont address. They accept the petitions 1 month prior to July 30. USCIS Vermont Service Center Attn: I-129F 75 Lower Welden Street St. Albans, VT 05479-0001	alohaspirit	Male	Philippines	2007-07-25 20:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	k1 visa	http://www.visajourn...mp;page=k1guide Welcome to VJ and good luck for a smooth journey. You made a little easier for him eh?	alohaspirit	Male	Philippines	2007-07-30 04:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	k1 visa	I am just a rookie on this site. I want someone to educate me on the best procedure to handle the submission of my k1 visa application. I need the littliest details that worked for somebody and in line with USCIS regulation. Click the guides tab located at the top of the page.	alohaspirit	Male	Philippines	2007-07-30 03:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	sent I-129F package was sent using UPS Store	Did this happen to anyone? The UPS attempted to deliver my package to the PO BOX in Laguna Niguel in California but notice was left? is someone actually going to pick up the notice and pick up my package? they never mentioned how we should send the I-129F? I hope someone's job is to pick it up... i'm worried. The following address is used for overnight delivery (Federal Express, UPS, etc.) or bonded courier delivery: California Service Center 24000 Avila Road, 2nd Floor, Room 2312 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 From: California Service Center Yeah the I-129F instructions does not mentioned the address if you're using courier service. I hope they do pick it up.	alohaspirit	Male	Philippines	2007-08-01 01:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Travel outside usa after marriage on k1	Hi Everyone I need your advice as i am planning to file K1 in december and hoping my finance will recieve k1 visa within 6-7months and then plan to do court marriage in usa and then in nov/dec08 do Tradition marriage in india.In addition to this,he is citizen of india and will be studying in UK on F1 visa in month of Sept and wil graduate by sept08, that's another reason why i want to file k1 on later date Now my questions are: 1) How hard is to get Advanced parole ? 2) Can it be denied too ? 3) What reason to give while filing for parole ? any suggestions ? 4) HOw long does it take to get work permit ? 5) He has plans of coming to usa on exchange std program in march08,will that hinder k1 or exchange std visa ? 6) Can he give interview at UK instead of india ? or is there 1 yr residency rule in uk? 7) how long he needs to stay in usa before getting GreenCard ? Is it 2 yrs? I appreciate your reply and time Wishing everyone goodluck. peace rsda If he is coming to the US on a K-1 visa, as soon as he gets to the US, get married then file AOS as you will pay $1010 for I-485, AP & EAD.	alohaspirit	Male	Philippines	2007-08-01 01:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	contact congressman	Hello People, Can i get my congressman get involved in our case in nvc. even we are not yet 90 days the waiting period of NVC.. we already approved since June 20 this year its more than a month now. And till now uscis havent send our case in NVC.. can i get involve my congressman even no 90 days yet processing period of nvc thanks people goodluck everyone here You got to have patience! Don't get too anxious.	alohaspirit	Male	Philippines	2007-08-01 03:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	picture requirement for fiance visa	does anyone know,which style of picture do we need for fiance visa for the philippines?how many do we need to send,from me and my fiance?and anyone one from Cebu,Philippines that know where to get the pictures taken that know about the requirement.please help. Instructions from I-129F calls for passport style. 6 B. Give USCIS a passport-style color photograph of yourself and a passport-style color photograph of your fiancé(e), with both photos taken within 30 days of the date of filing this petition. The photos must have a white background, be glossy, un-retouched and not mounted. The dimension of the full frontal facial image of you and your fiancé(e) in separate photos should be about one inch from your chin to the top of your hair. Using a pencil or felt pen, lightly print the name (and Alien Registration Number, if known) on the back of each photograph.	alohaspirit	Male	Philippines	2007-08-05 04:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Photo evidence question	QUOTE (EricC @ Sep 15 2007, 11:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Dan + Gemvita @ Sep 15 2007, 09:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Photos are secondary evidence and are not necessary, but can help. What you do need to send is evidence that the two of you have met, like receipts, board passes and passport stamps. Alright thanks. Yeah I sent my hotel receipts, travel itinerary, passport stamps, boarding passes, even the passenger service charge receipt. Don't worry, you're ok.	alohaspirit	Male	Philippines	2007-09-16 02:44:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	To K-3 ot not to K-3??	I have been reading this forum for a few days on the K-3 and K-1 choices... I am going to Argentina in April to see my best friend and future life partner for the first time in person. I have been reading every thread I can find about K-1 and K-3 visa. My fiancee and I have been trying to decide which way to go... The choice is to file K-1 visa and go thru that process without getting married in Argentina for now... BUT we really want to marry because of the family there and it may be a long time before we are able to return to Argentina again.. I guess I am asking if we marry in Argentina we are required to fill a K-3 visa, will it take longer than a K-1 visa???? Pre-thanks again, John If you marry, then you file I-130 first, wait for the notice of action, then file I-129F (K-3). K-1s usually are faster than immigrant visas (CR/IR) but K-3s run around the same time. It's your choice.	alohaspirit	Male	Philippines	2007-02-17 18:30:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Interview Received	Well after a very long eternity of suffering through this extensive wait we finally received an interview (just within the hour) on the immigration website status page in Manila. Case Number: MNL2007XXXXXX Visa Classification: K3 St. Luke's Appointment Date: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 (7:00:00 AM) Embassy Appointment Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 (7:30:00 AM) Of course we prefer the CR1, it has yet to kick an interview and we have yet to receive any paperwork for either cases. If anyone knows how we can request a CR1 interview on this date, now would be a great time to chime in and let us know We would greatly appreciate it! Orimai At the time of your interview & if your CR case file is there at the Embassy, you can ask the consul if they'll let. I've heard about a couple of applicants were given the CR visa instead of K-3 but there's no guarantees.	alohaspirit	Male	Philippines	2007-03-15 04:25:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 Approved	My wife told me in the letter they mentioned our k3 application denied coz our I-130 was not approved at that time How can that be? That's what K-3s are for, to get them in the US faster while the I-130s are still in process!	alohaspirit	Male	Philippines	2007-03-04 02:20:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Pending Visitor Visa application before filing I-130	Hi Folks, Had a question concerning visitor visas during spouse visa processing. Sorry for beating a dead horse if this question is similar to any previous posts, but couldn't locate anything on this. Details: - Husband (me), US Citizen, reside in California - My wife, Indian Citizen - Married on Jan 25th 2007 She had a visitor visa appointment at the Mumbai Embassy prior to meeting me, to visit her friends in US and appear for a physical therapy law exam. However after we decided to get engaged in Aug 2006, she changed her visitor visa appointment date to March 20th 2007. I recently sent in the I-130 application packet to begin her K3 visa process. (still haven't got NOA1) The question I had was: Does she 'legally' have a chance to secure the visitor visa on March 20th which she had planned for before our marriage, or does this immigrant (I-130) visa application preclude her from getting the visa based on law? She intends to fully disclose all facts at the interview... no secrets. And she does intend to return to India after her visit and wait out the rest of the K3 processing. Anybody see any problems? Will this have any negative impact on the K3 process? /UM Might as well wait for the K-3 as your wife is going to return anyways. Save yourself some time and money.	alohaspirit	Male	Philippines	2007-03-04 22:04:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	K-3 travelling outside the US	Thanks Alohaspirit, but i forgot to include that my I-130 has been approved on the same date as my I-129F. I'm just curious if that has any effects or not????? Dear All, I'm still waiting for my K3 visa interview which is set for this coming April. However, I'd like to know whether I'll have any problems travelling in and out of the US once I enter the US on my K3 visa. I will need to attend my sister's wedding in Tahiti in the month of July, but, on the other hand I would want to process my AOS as soon as I enter the US, which I plan to be in May (once my visa is granted). My question is, can I go to travel outside the US while my AOS is in process? if not, is there any way to do the travelling thing while it's in process? Thanks so much for the help! Yes, you can travel outside the US as the K-3 visa is a multiple entry visa. You can travel before you file AOS but I advise you to file AOS first before traveling for in good faith. Thanks Alohaspirit, but i forgot to include that my I-130 has been approved on the same date as my I-129F. I'm just curious if that has any effects or not????? You'll need to include a copy of your NOA approval with your AOS package. After that, you have no problems.	alohaspirit	Male	Philippines	2007-03-26 04:30:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	K-3 travelling outside the US	Dear All, I'm still waiting for my K3 visa interview which is set for this coming April. However, I'd like to know whether I'll have any problems travelling in and out of the US once I enter the US on my K3 visa. I will need to attend my sister's wedding in Tahiti in the month of July, but, on the other hand I would want to process my AOS as soon as I enter the US, which I plan to be in May (once my visa is granted). My question is, can I go to travel outside the US while my AOS is in process? if not, is there any way to do the travelling thing while it's in process? Thanks so much for the help! Yes, you can travel outside the US as the K-3 visa is a multiple entry visa. You can travel before you file AOS but I advise you to file AOS first before traveling for in good faith.	alohaspirit	Male	Philippines	2007-03-26 04:13:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Help in Signing up G-325A	You can also put N/A for not applicable.	alohaspirit	Male	Philippines	2007-04-07 02:20:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	we sent I-130 and I-129 same day	hi everyone... we are applying for K3 and sent the I-130 and I-129 on the same day to the same place (california service center) and now we got the NOA of I-129 what should we do now? we are supposed to get NoA of I-130 right!!!! is everything ok now? What visa he/she came in the US with?	alohaspirit	Male	Philippines	2007-04-01 01:20:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	1st NOA for I-129F	Hey everyone I just received my first NOA for my I-129F. I was wondering should I now send USCIS a copy of the entire I-130 and I-129F, or RFE? What’s the next step after the first NOA from for the I-129F? You wait for an approval. Just take it one step at a time.	alohaspirit	Male	Philippines	2007-04-16 03:15:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	It's been almost 4 weeks and no NOA for my first filing of the I-130	first, you need to trace through your courier if USCIS has received your documents, if yes, the you should be in the right track. waiting for NOA1 can really be thrilling and exhausting. then, check your bank if your check has been encashed, if yes, get hold a copy of it and look at the back side of the check. the receipt number is usually printed there. hope this helps. I mailed a money order so I cant track a check, and It was sent standard mail so I cant track there either... Is there a number I can call or is my time line on the right track "somewhat" Is there a way to track it online? Thanks. -B ------------------------------- Timeline. April 4th - Sent I-130 ....waiting for NOA You should've used signature confirmation and/or delivery confirmation when sending money orders. There's no way to track it online or calling USCIS if you don't have the case receipt number. Edited by alohaspirit, 22 April 2007 - 03:04 AM.	alohaspirit	Male	Philippines	2007-04-22 03:03:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	IRS and my Finances	Hi, I have a question, and perhaps one of a kind here in the posts as I tried to find info in respect to it with no avail. I am married to my wife who is currently in Romania. I have begun filing the paperwork. I-130 received, check cashed. waiting for NOA1..... I was told today however by a friend that because I have not filed my taxes with the IRS in a few years, due to not making enough money etc. and the fact that I am very low on money that they will deny the approvals on either my 1-130 or my 1-129. I hope this is not the case. My parents have stated that they will sponsor her and give there financial info to back her into the country but I dont even know if that is an option. Can anyone help shed some light on this subject for me please. I hope I am not penalized for not having alot of money. Looks like I might have to move to her country to be with her if this is the case. Thanks for any help. Respectfully, -B At this stage, you do not have to worry about the affidavit of support for your petitions (only to prove you have met). After either petitions approved, then you will have to worry about the affidavit of support later on in the process.	alohaspirit	Male	Philippines	2007-04-23 00:08:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Passport vs Citizenship Certificate	Copy of US passport pages is enough for the US citizenship proof. Hello All I thought this would be an appropriate place to post rather than in the AOS section since more people deal with the I-130 app here (I think). So Erin (the USC) was born in Canada and never had a consular report of birth or a citizenship certificate. Rather, she applied for a US passport and was issued one based on birth to her USC mother abroad. So I am curious has anyone else dealt with this when filing an I-130? I am asking since on the I-130 application it specifically asks if she has been issued a citizenship certificate based on birth to a USC parent. I was wondering fi this might be an issue since citizenship certificates are issued by USCIS but Passports are issued by the state department, and perhaps there is little/no communication between the two when it comes to things like immigration benefits??? The instructions for I-130 say that a copy of the passport is evidence of citizenship for the petitioner, but I am worried that USCIS may still insist she get a citizenship certificate first (which can take ages to process apparently) Anyway maybe I am woryying about nothing, but any help will be greatly appreciated Thanks Muraari Yes, copy all pages (even the blank ones) of the passport as proof of citizenship. USCIS accepts that citizenship was already proven in the passport issue process. I've had seen several of these situations. It's a no-brainer. You provide a copy of the passport pages, which are proof of citizenship, and copy of the birth cert, to show where she was born. The Citizenship Certificate is not needed, but it helps to have some documented proof of parent's U.S. citizenship. Edited by alohaspirit, 07 May 2007 - 08:17 PM.	alohaspirit	Male	Philippines	2007-05-07 20:15:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I130???	We received our NOA2 for our I-130, when do we get the packet 3 in the mail? It has been about 3-4 weeks already should it be arriving shortly? Is there anything else that we need to do? Please help Regards Actually, you have to wait until your K-3 petition approves, then you can ask when will you get the packet. (usually 3-6 months) As for the I-130 NOA2, the petitioner will receive correspondance from NVC. The NVC process will take 3-6 months depending on how your petitioner responds to NVC. (sending documents, fees, etc) Not quite. Since the I-130 approved BEFORE the I-129F, it should be forwarded to NVC. Check out the steps in the process using the guides but packet 3 is not the next step. To verify your I-130 went to NVC you can call them at 603.334.0700 then use menus -1-5 to speak to a person. The I-130 file is going to be forwarded anyway so I apologize if I wasn't specific.	alohaspirit	Male	Philippines	2007-05-07 20:11:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I130???	We received our NOA2 for our I-130, when do we get the packet 3 in the mail? It has been about 3-4 weeks already should it be arriving shortly? Is there anything else that we need to do? Please help Regards Actually, you have to wait until your K-3 petition approves, then you can ask when will you get the packet. (usually 3-6 months) As for the I-130 NOA2, the petitioner will receive correspondance from NVC. The NVC process will take 3-6 months depending on how your petitioner responds to NVC. (sending documents, fees, etc)	alohaspirit	Male	Philippines	2007-05-07 01:08:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	June is fast approaching	Good luck!	alohaspirit	Male	Philippines	2007-05-22 03:36:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Fee for K-3	Hmm, I'm curious. I just sent my I-130 on July 10 with the old fee. It's possible I might not get my NOA-1 so I can file the I-129F until after July 30. What does that mean for me? Would I still send the I-129F with no fee and I get a discount over new filers? Bruce I think that the forms will change when the fees increase. Like K-3s when you include the NOA of I-130, they'll probably will look at the date filed too. We'll just have to wait and find out. Edited by alohaspirit, 16 July 2007 - 11:55 PM.	alohaspirit	Male	Philippines	2007-07-16 23:53:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	K-3 Visa I-129F petition transfer policy change	I for one, really appreciate the direct link to last year's news because it seems like I've been explaining this new procedure several times a week lately. I read the release last fall and bookmarked it but my hard drive crashed in January and I haven't been able to find the link to the release. http://www.visajourn...showtopic=42061 all you have to do is go to the Immigration News and Discussion section or use the search function.	alohaspirit	Male	Philippines	2007-07-25 11:20:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	K-3 Visa I-129F petition transfer policy change	USCIS Announces Transfer of Form I-129F (K-3-spouse of U.S. Citizens only), Petition for Alien Fiancé Beginning October 23, 2006, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) National Benefits Center (NBC) began transferring Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e), (petitions for K-3-spouses of U.S. citizens only), to the California Service Center (CSC) and the Vermont Service Center (VSC), depending on the location of the related Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. This transfer is being implemented in preparation for Phase 3 of the USCIS initiative to use centralized filing and bi-specialized adjudication. Through this Bi-Specialization effort, USCIS continues to align similar workloads between two “sister” service centers, CSC and VSC, to better manage cases and improve customer service. USCIS will continue to forward approved Form I-129F (K-3) petitions to the National Visa Center (NVC) for consular processing. However, it will retain approved Form I-130 petitions, based upon a mutual agreement with the Department of State. USCIS will retain all approved Forms I-130 for retrieval upon the beneficiary’s eventual application for adjustment of status (Form I-485), unless the petitioner clearly indicates on Form I-130 that the beneficiary will use the consular process. USCIS will store approved Form I-130 petitions at its National Record Center (NRC). USCIS has implemented this process change because most K-3 beneficiaries apply for lawful permanent residence by filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, following their arrival in the United States, as opposed to using their approved Form I-130 petition to apply for an immigrant visa abroad. By retaining the approved Form I-130 petition at the NRC, USCIS will reduce unnecessary file movement and eliminate applicable costs and fees associated with immigrant visa processing. If the beneficiary should later elect to consular process instead of applying for adjustment of status, Form I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition, must be filed with the USCIS office that approved Form I-130. Upon favorable action on Form I-824, USCIS will send Form I-130 to the NVC. This internal transfer of work does not alter the existing filing instructions for any of the forms. Accordingly, USCIS customers who file Forms I-130, I-129F (K-3-spouses of U.S. citizens only), and I-485 should continue to follow the current filing instructions on these forms. Customers affected by this transfer will receive a receipt notice from the NBC notifying them of the location to which their Form I-129F has been transferred. USCIS customers can utilize the following methods to obtain case status information about their pending applications and petitions: • Calling the National Customer Service Call Center at 1-800-375-5283 • Using the USCIS web-based Case Status Online located at www.uscis.gov http://www.uscis.gov...e/PN_i-129f.pdf Thanks for the info but this was last year's news.	alohaspirit	Male	Philippines	2007-07-25 03:57:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 approval/K3 dilemma	How many of us have been approved for the I-130 before getting the I-129F approved? What are we doing to do next, what are our options?? Please share ideas and pool information! I'm starting this thread so we can get together and do just that. I would go for the CR/IR route. If you proceed with the K-3, the fee for adjusting status will be $1010 effective July 30.	alohaspirit	Male	Philippines	2007-07-21 21:03:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Question about Timeline	Hi Guys, I have a question on the Processing Estimates/Stats on our timelines. Based on my timeline, my I-129F can be adjucated as early as December 19, 2007. I know our timelines may vary depending on the situation (and how USCIS acts on it ) but does the said estimate include the NVC and the Interview phase already? Or is this just the estimated time when my I-129F will be approved? Thanks in advanced for some enlightenment on this. Our Visa Journey May 26, 2007 - Married Michelle at Philippines July 5, 2007 - Joined VJ Our I-130 Timeline July 12, 2007 - Michelle sent I-130 to CSC via USPS July 18, 2007 - I-130 delivered to CSC July 24, 2007 - Check for I-130 encashed by CSC July 26, 2007 - Received our I-130 NOA1 Our I-129F Timeline July 27, 2007 - Michelle sent I-129F to CSC via USPS July 28, 2007 - I-129F delivered to CSC Based on the timeline, I estimate your interview to be around early to mid Feb. Maybe even earlier than that as the fee increase would make the process quicker. (so they say) If you guys have the patience, I would go for the CR route (I-130). Because it is cheaper and you would get the green card when you arrive in the US instead of filing AOS ($1010).	alohaspirit	Male	Philippines	2007-08-01 01:38:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Is it wise to send our K-3 from Bangkok to CSC?	I noticed in your timeline that you sent a cancellation letter for K-1. Did you received confirmation that your K-1 petition had been cancelled? By the way, you need the I-130 NOA to file the K-3.	alohaspirit	Male	Philippines	2007-07-30 03:55:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	VISA STILL WAITING....NO UPDATE YET... PLS HELP!!!	Are you refering to the Affidavit of Support?	alohaspirit	Male	Philippines	2006-10-31 20:47:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	NBI Clearance for USE in Manila, Philippines	Taking a look at Jenalyn's NBI clearance I noticed that while it does NOT have any of the four remarks that require an NBI letter of explanation. It does say under remarks: "No record on file". and then at the bottom it states: "For travel abroad" Anybody have a thought to whether this would be acceptable? And, the clearance is valid for one year, any thoughts on whether it should be dated extremely close to the interview date, or should a date of April 26, 2006 be OK, assuming a Dec. 5 interview? Her NBI clearance means she has no criminal record on file. Every NBI clearance has the "For Travel Abroad". You have no problem with it. If the date is bothersome, just have her get a updated one.	alohaspirit	Male	Philippines	2006-10-31 23:04:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	american embassy in Manila Philippines	Yes they do. That's what my co-worker's sister did. Her fiance did not meet the required income so he made his brother as co-sponsor. Are the petitioner & his brother live in the same household?	alohaspirit	Male	Philippines	2006-11-10 04:30:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Intvw Sched But Phone Num May Change	I'm hoping she finds her phone and if she can't, I'm hoping she can have her old number assigned to her new phone. What's taking so long to get her old number transfered to the new phone?	alohaspirit	Male	Philippines	2006-12-02 03:02:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	NBI From Japan	First off, Merry Christmas to everyone! I hope all are doing well. I am sorry I haven't posted for a while, but sooooo much has been going on, new job, PAPERWORK, etc. Well, we finally have our interview appointment set up, medical on the 27 of Jan, and Interview on the 2nd of Feb. I am freak'n out....I guess that is to be expected. I have gathered all of my paperwork together, and I am leaving Friday to spend our first Christmas together! Had no idea her appointment would be so soon! But I am very happy for it. Anyway, I have a question for you all. Ghie worked in Japan for six months, and we have now recieved her NBI (police report....whatever it is called) for the Japanese Embassey. When she recieved it, they told her not to open it, because the Embassey would not take it if she did. Is this normal? I told her not to worry about it, it is probably a procedural thing...just as with college transcripts here in the states. Has anyone else experienced this? I would really appreciate any advice/experiences any of you can offer. Don't know it this is unique to the Philippines or not. Again, Happy Holidays and wishing you all well. Take care, Stacy. BTW, I didn't update my time line because we only found out two days ago that she had her appointment set up. I got tired of checking it, and BAM! one morning I checked it and sure enough it was there! Also, she still has not received her packet 4, should we be concerned? I have the documents dowloaded and filled out already, but I am concerned about her appointment letter to get ther medical done early. Thanks. If they told her not to open it, then don't. Relax, she'll get her packet soon besides, you just found out the interview date.	alohaspirit	Male	Philippines	2006-12-20 22:02:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	anybody from the philippines?	To all Fil-Am folks, Come visit us at one or both forums below my signature. PinoyInfo or Fil-Am Forums All strictly related to Philippine info & US immigration & all kinds of topics. We're all to help you in anyway. Ray Bacon is also there. Thanks.	alohaspirit	Male	Philippines	2006-12-24 20:44:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	St Lukes Interview Question	I have a question in Sheriff Ulings PDF Pack for the medical he says this "Your passport will not be returned to you. They will forward it to USE together with your medical results. Delbros will deliver your passport at the address you specified on the delivery form during your interview." I am little confused... The medical is first and my Fiancee does not live around manilla... now she is staying there with some freinds.. but if they keep the passport and mail it ?? she is not going home between the med and her interview?? Can someone please shed some light on this for us.. Thanks Your fiancee might as well stay all the way in Manila with friends or someplace with an address so she can receive the passport visa & brown envelope.	alohaspirit	Male	Philippines	2007-01-15 21:31:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila interview	The 134 need too fill filled out by you and send too her. Don't forget to get it notarized!	alohaspirit	Male	Philippines	2007-02-17 18:40:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Visa Approved Feb 22nd Manila,Philippines. This is what happened	Hey Everyone, I stated in my last post I would post some details of Maries interview once she filled me in about them, so here we go. First I will tell you about the possible sponsor dilemma I thought we might have had (but didnt). With a K Visa they do not allow a co-sponsor. This was not good we thought because I was laid off last year for a long time and I didnt meet the income guidelines. I am currently making well over the guideline but that didnt change last years proof of income. We actually thought about not even trying for the K-3 Visa but to simply go with the CR1 Visa(co-sponsor is allowed) but after asking about this on the VJ forum I was advised to use the co-sponsor we had as the primary sponsor. I also learned that a number of people at the Manila embassy were being granted K-3 Visa's if the sponsor was a close relative(Brother,Sister,Parents) . So we thought why not try. Marie showed up at the embassy at 4 AM, Im not sure this was necessary but I think I would have done the same thing. She was called inside promptly at 7:30 AM (her scheduled interview time) After some time she was called to the window where they check all of your documents before the actual interview with the officer. She gave the lady my Brothers I134 Affidavit of support and then the lady asked for the beneficiarys affidavit also, so then Marie gave her mine also. She asked where we met and when and that was about it for that part. Then about 11:00 she was called in for her interview. It was a American Lady doing the interview. Marie said it took all of 2 minutes. She just looked through the papers asked how we met and that was it. Marie said she seen a pink piece of paper that said "APPROVED" . She then waited until she was called to the Delbros Carrier window - she went to the window and paid for her visa 2 be delivered and that was it-ALL DONE. THANKYOU everyone so so much. If it wasnt for Visa Journey we coulkd have never done this without an attorney. We still have more to do yet but at least now we can do it together. I can only wish everyone has a speedy approval like Marie and I did. So Again- Thankyou and God Bless - Gary and Marie Thanks for posting her interview experience & congratulations.	alohaspirit	Male	Philippines	2007-02-24 03:05:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy Interview Today	My congratulations!	alohaspirit	Male	Philippines	2007-03-02 09:40:00