ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Philippinestourist visa
I say the first step is prayer because the USE rarely issues tourists visa to the US from the Philippines...
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-10-16 17:53:00
PhilippinesI am complete
SSSwwwwwwweeeeeeeeeettt...
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-10-16 18:27:00
PhilippinesRetiring to Philippines!
Let's wait another three to five years and see how our precious dollar rebounds (or flops) before we make any hasty speculations. However, this drop in our US dollar does concern me, but let's wait to see how the new administration runs things before we put a padlock on our retirement plans overseas.
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-10-16 00:55:00
PhilippinesAre all this requirements would be enough for my interview???
QUOTE (ryza @ Oct 23 2007, 08:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jessel chris @ Oct 23 2007, 06:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Roy and Yazi @ Oct 23 2007, 04:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sheriff Uling @ Oct 19 2007, 01:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
NOTE: The above is an except from most recent Packet 4, which can be obtain electronically from the USE website. Maybe just having transcripts from the IRS will cover not having the W2s. However, I would think that it would be a good practice to at least provide the minimum requested (especially if it's spelled out in black and white). If I were the CO, I would put you on AR until the W2s are provided.

sounds like you'd be a tough CO to have an interview with.. tongue.gif laughing.gif

I agree with you! smile.gif

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That's not true because a small contribution to the Sheriff Uling Foundation would go a long way. Hehehehe!!!
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-10-23 12:05:00
PhilippinesAre all this requirements would be enough for my interview???
QUOTE (jessel chris @ Oct 22 2007, 05:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sheriff Uling @ Oct 21 2007, 10:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
By the by, I gave my my two cents but I only had a nickle. So I'm still waiting on my three cents change back... Heheheheh!!!

I only have 1 cents here lol

Oh no!!! You just opened the door for someone to give me thier two cents... hehehe!!!
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-10-22 14:12:00
PhilippinesAre all this requirements would be enough for my interview???
By the by, I gave my my two cents but I only had a nickle. So I'm still waiting on my three cents change back... Heheheheh!!!
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-10-21 09:32:00
PhilippinesAre all this requirements would be enough for my interview???
QUOTE (jessel chris @ Oct 21 2007, 12:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was bother from one of the vj's, he said I might put to AR since i dont have the W-2. IRS tax transcript stating W-2 already so I think its redundant if I have the IRS that already stated about W-2

This is what I wrote:
QUOTE (Sheriff Uling @ Oct 19 2007, 01:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If I were the CO, I would put you on AR until the W2s are provided.

According to Packet 4, the W2s are required to accompany the evidence of support (I-134). So If I were a CO at the USE, and the beneficiary's came without it, I would put them on AR. However, I'm not a CO, and there have been folks that did not submit any W2s that are approved. My whole point is that I would rather be safe than sorry and at the least provide what is clearly and explicitly listed in the instructions than to gamble your precious time hoping to skate by on a formality that could easily be avoided. I'm sure that one day there will be a CO that is as ####### as I am that will eventually ding these folks that overlook clear cut instructions by placing them on AR. That's my point and my five cents.

Can someone please give me back my change?

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

p.s. As stated "TinTin and Samby" below the W2s are not applicable to the following that I did not originally address but should have:
QUOTE (TinTin and Samby @ Oct 21 2007, 02:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
For those petitioners that are not EMPLOYEES , such as Self Employed Petitioners or Retired Petitioners, their income would be validated via other forms, not W2s. I think the point (which you are correctly making) is that Proof of Income is required, be that WAGE INCOME (W2), SELF EMPLOYED INCOME (either 1099 or Corporate Annual SEC Filings) or RETIREE INCOME (1099 - Interest or Dividend, IRA or 401 Distributions , etc).

Edited by Sheriff Uling, 21 October 2007 - 09:30 AM.

Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-10-21 02:34:00
PhilippinesAre all this requirements would be enough for my interview???
This response is just in the regards of the I-134 Affidavit of Support:

Please see Packet 4 under # 2. Required Documents, but specifically:

k. EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT. You should be able to demonstrate that you will not become a public charge or be a burden on the U.S. taxpayers for financial support. Submit your petitioner’s most recent U.S. Federal income tax return (Form 1040) and wage statements (Form W-2). Employment letters stating salaries and bank statements may be included. A completed I-134 Affidavit of Support Form will be useful to the consular officer to evaluate your petitioner’s ability to be financially responsible for you.

NOTE: The above is an except from most recent Packet 4, which can be obtain electronically from the USE website. Maybe just having transcripts from the IRS will cover not having the W2s. However, I would think that it would be a good practice to at least provide the minimum requested (especially if it's spelled out in black and white). If I were the CO, I would put you on AR until the W2s are provided.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

p.s. There is a list of required documents in preparation for the visa interview provided within Section 4.3 of the Manila Embassy K1 Visa Guide.
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-10-19 15:03:00
PhilippinesGetting visa
Troymor1980:

Please read Sections 5.1, 6.1, and 6.2 of the Manila Embassy K1 Visa Guide.

FYI: Delbros is contracted by the USE to deliver the visas. By the by, your fiancee may also request that the Consular Officer (CO) permit her to pick-up the visa (during the visa interview).

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

Edited by Sheriff Uling, 24 October 2007 - 02:20 PM.

Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-10-24 14:17:00
PhilippinesHISTORY OF TOBACCO USE A REASON FOR VISA DENIAL?
Not unless you lace that cigarette with crack or some other illegal substane. smile.gif Other than that, NO PROBLEM! However, you'll find that cigarettes here in the States are very expensive. Plus, there are smoke free zones. Take care...

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-10-26 10:25:00
PhilippinesIs the beneficiary allowed to travel using tickets purchased in the petitioner's country?
Wilson and Shai

Absolutely! That's what we did...

The beneficiary may pick up the plan ticket(s) purchased by the petitioner at the ticketing office or at the airport in the beneficiary's country. Be sure to specifically ask the airlines what the beneficiary needs to bring in order to pick up the ticket(s) and then have her double with their Philippine counterparts. The one thing that seems universal is that the beneficiary must have their passport/visa in-hand before the ticket(s) may be obtained. My wife also brought a copy of the receipt along with two forms of ID.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

p.s. - If you are flying with her, then the process will be a lot smoother...

Edited by Sheriff Uling, 30 October 2007 - 06:20 PM.

Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-10-30 18:18:00
PhilippinesWe have our VISA
Jom:

Yeah Baby Yeah!!! Congrats!!! We are all very happy for you and can't wait to read about your future success stories.

As always... Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

p.s. - You are very, very welcomed. I'm just happy that the guide was a blessing for you.
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-10-29 16:52:00
Philippinesyey! we got approved today
No you are not... That site is always wrong... Just kidding... devil.gif CONGRATS!!!
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-11-01 23:43:00
PhilippinesLarge crowd at St. Lukes
That's unusual. I've never heard of that happening before. I presume that everyone is trying to make it to the States before the holidays... smile.gif
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-10-30 00:57:00
PhilippinesSuggestions for adjustment in the US
QUOTE (Sheriff Uling @ Oct 26 2007, 03:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Tsup2:

HOME: Get a youtube.com account so she can watch Filipino shows/soap operas that she likes (if interested). Some folks get the Filipino Channel via cable/Direct TV/Whatever. Oh, you'll have to get deeply involved in showing her around the city and getting her out of the house. As Haole stated, if you have a home computer, be sure to have internet connection along with a webcam and microphone so that she can chat with friends and family back home and everywhere else.

FAMILY: If she has a Smart or Globe account, tell her to keep it active and check whether her family can eload her account. That way they can text her cheaply. Consider getting an international text package with your local carrier or do a cost analysis on having that versus loading the Smart or Globe account. In addition, if your family is close by, try to keep them engaged in communicating and social events with your wife.

COUPLES: Check here on VJ to see if any couples live in your area so that the wives can mingle and hopefully develope friendships. She might be shy about this so you will have to take the lead and make it happen.

HEALTH: Work out together. Talk walks together. Potentially obtain a gym membership for her or the both of you. If she likes intramual sports, check with the local parks and recreational centers for listings.

SHOPPING: Consider finding an Asian Market where she can gather known ingredients for those awesome Filipino dishes. Also consider finding some Filipino Restuarants in your area (if any exists).

SCHOOL: Another idea is for her to enroll in ESL classes, tech school, nursing school, or whatever (if she is interested).

VOLUNTEER: You might consider checking out volunteer work for her (if she is interested) at the hospital, library, schools, YMCA, and etc (well this is at least until she is able to work).

That's all for now...

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

Edited by Sheriff Uling, 26 October 2007 - 06:19 PM.

Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-10-26 18:14:00
PhilippinesSuggestions for adjustment in the US
Tsup2:

HOME: Get a youtube.com account so she can watch Filipino shows/soap operas that she likes (if interested). Some folks get the Filipino Channel via cable/Direct TV/Whatever. Oh, you'll have to get deeply involved in showing her around the city and getting her out of the house.

FAMILY: If she has a Smart or Globe account, tell her to keep it active and check whether her family can eload her account. That way they can text her cheaply. Consider getting an international text package with your local carrier or do a cost analysis on having that versus loading the Smart or Globe account. In addition, if your family is close by, try to keep them engaged in communicating and social events with your wife.

COUPLES: Check here on VJ to see if any couples live in your area so that the wives can mingle and hopefully develope friendships. She might be shy about this so you will have to take the lead and make it happen.

HEALTH: Work out together. Talk walks together. Potentially obtain a gym membership for her or the both of you. If she likes intramual sports, check with the local parks and recreational centers for listings.

SCHOOL: Another idea is for her to enroll in ESL classes, tech school, nursing school, or whatever (if she is interested).

VOLUNTEER: You might consider checking out volunteer work for her (if she is interested) at the hospital, library, schools, YMCA, and etc (well this is at least until she is able to work).

That's all for now...

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-10-26 17:00:00
PhilippinesForm I-134 Affidavit of Support Questions
QUOTE (beng_and_carl @ Oct 22 2007, 03:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello everyone!

we are already preparing our documents for my interview in the next few months. i'm sure that these questions were already answered from previous threads. i just want to hear some answers from the couples who filed in the US Embassy in Manila. just some questions on the Affidavit of Support:

1. Is it ok to put a blank or $0.00 on the amount deposited in the bank? As well as for the Life Insurance? Is it ok to leave it blank or put $0.00?
2. On Question 11, do we need to check the INTEND BOX and then put at the lines below "N/A (K1 Visa process for permanent residence)" or we just put this statement: "All expenses including but not limited to her visa expenses, airline tickets, lodging, boarding, food, incidental expenses and other kind of expenses."

PLEASE HELP US coz we are so confused... especially for those who have experienced this already....

THANKS A LOT and God bless us all....

Beng and Carl:

Please read Section 4.3 of the Manila Embassy K1 Visa Guide. I further recommend that you read the entire guide.

Q1. Is it ok to put a blank or $0.00 on the amount deposited in the bank? As well as for the Life Insurance? Is it ok to leave it blank or put $0.00?
A1: Like "Roy and Yazi" mentioned, if your income is above the poverty level, then you may put N/A (recommended), $0.00 (just as good), or leave it blank (not my preference).

Q2. On Question 11, do we need to check the INTEND BOX and then put at the lines below "N/A (K1 Visa process for permanent residence)" or we just put this statement: "All expenses including but not limited to her visa expenses, airline tickets, lodging, boarding, food, incidental expenses and other kind of expenses."
A2: We checked intend and wrote…) This affidavit of support accompanies a K1 Fiancée Visa application (in the space provided below).

However both questions are meant for immigrant visa applicants, which is why there are no negative consequences in leaving the answers blank or placing N/A in those sections.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

Edited by Sheriff Uling, 24 October 2007 - 07:52 PM.

Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-10-23 21:20:00
PhilippinesUSEM Interview (Document Checklist)
QUOTE (sahara @ Oct 23 2007, 12:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I also had someone (pretended to be a consul) give me a mock interview to help me get the feel of it so that I could be more confident and relaxed.

I was my wife's mock CO and I grilled her like a prosecutor until she squirmed in her seat. Hehehehe!!!
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-10-23 14:21:00
PhilippinesUSEM Interview (Document Checklist)
QUOTE (Forever in Love @ Oct 21 2007, 12:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sheriff Uling @ Oct 21 2007, 02:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You can write that again. That's how my wife and I were organized. Knock'em dead... The CO's during the AOS will also love you (if you have to go in for an interview)... - Cheers!!!


Above all else,I would like to extend our sincerest thanks to you Sheriff Uling for helping us through this process with ease by providing all the needed information that greatly helped us in preparing the documents. With this, I hope that the interview will go smoothly and all the sleepless nights and sacrifices would all be worth it in the end! Again, thank you!

David and Rhosie

David and Rhosie:

You are too kind and thank you very much!

Believe me... the sacrafices are well worth it. Nothing beats finally being close to your one and only. At least, that has been my experience. It's a wonderful feeling and we can't wait to read more about all of your future accomplishments.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-10-23 13:02:00
PhilippinesUSEM Interview (Document Checklist)
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QUOTE(Bill B @ Oct 20 2007, 07:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Impressive![/quote]
You can write that again. That's how my wife and I were organized. Knock'em dead... The CO's during the AOS will also love you (if you have to go in for an interview)... - Cheers!!!
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[CLICK HERE] - MANILA EMBASSY K1 VISA GUIDE (Review Post #1)
[CLICK HERE] - VJ Acronyms and USCIS Form Definitions (A Handy Reference Tool)

Manila Embassy K1 Visa Information
4.2 National Visa Center (NVC) | (603) 334-0700 press 1, then 5....
4.3 Manila Embassy (Immigrant Visa Unit) | 011-632-301-2000 ext 5184 or dial 0
4.4 Department of State | (202) 663-1225, press 1, press 0,
4.5 Document Verification | CLICK HERE
4.6 Visa Interview Appointments website | CLICK HERE
4.7 St. Lukes | 011-63-2-521-0020
5.1 DELBROS website | CLICK HERE
6.2 CFO Guidance and Counseling Seminar | MANILA or CEBU
6.3 I-94 Arrival / Departure info | CLICK HERE

Adjustment of Status (AOS) Information
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-10-21 02:40:00
PhilippinesIm done with my medical at SLEC
Good deal! good.gif Break a leg at the interview... rose.gif
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-11-05 17:14:00
PhilippinesHow was Packet 3 & 4 Mailed to You
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QUOTE(Bill B @ Oct 30 2007, 06:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
[quote name='spidergirl' post='1292339' date='Oct 30 2007, 04:11 PM']Oh well, i have mistaken a letter of receipt and document preparation letter as packet 3. Thats what i received as ordinary mail prior packet 4. I didn't know that, im sorry[/quote]
Isn't the letter of receipt and document preparation letter considered Packet 3 for the US Embassy in Manila?
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Noooooooo.............
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[CLICK HERE] - MANILA EMBASSY K1 VISA GUIDE (Review Post #1)
[CLICK HERE] - VJ Acronyms and USCIS Form Definitions (A Handy Reference Tool)

Manila Embassy K1 Visa Information
4.2 National Visa Center (NVC) | (603) 334-0700 press 1, then 5....
4.3 Manila Embassy (Immigrant Visa Unit) | 011-632-301-2000 ext 5184 or dial 0
4.4 Department of State | (202) 663-1225, press 1, press 0,
4.5 Document Verification | CLICK HERE
4.6 Visa Interview Appointments website | CLICK HERE
4.7 St. Lukes | 011-63-2-521-0020
5.1 DELBROS website | CLICK HERE
6.2 CFO Guidance and Counseling Seminar | MANILA or CEBU
6.3 I-94 Arrival / Departure info | CLICK HERE

Adjustment of Status (AOS) Information
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-10-30 20:24:00
PhilippinesHow was Packet 3 & 4 Mailed to You
Please thoroughly read Section 4.3 of the Manila Embassy K1 Visa Guide. The Manila Embassy does NOT issue a Packet 3 (Packet 4 ONLY).
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-10-30 14:50:00
PhilippinesDelivery Fee for K1 Visa
QUOTE (Tsup2 @ Nov 7 2007, 09:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I got a text from her saying she was going back to the Embassy so hopefully this matter will be resolved quickly. She is staying at the Bayview for another night. VJ helps alot because I knew to ask about the delivery fee and she wasnt aware of it. She says they told her she was approved but nobody mentioned paying Delbros. Another error in a comedy of errors in this whole process.

She did say her interview experience was pleasant. They asked her about mostly about me. They ask how many times I have been married and how many kids i have and whether I am paying alimony to my ex. Also wanted to know about my job. My fiance got alot of silly advice from others thinking she had to have my drivers license and phone number memorized.

and a blood sample.... hehehehe!!!
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-11-08 00:50:00
PhilippinesFirst Celebration of Birthday in America
Steven - This is America! You'll find fat pigs everywhere... Opps! You're talking about something else... blush.gif
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-11-09 15:38:00
PhilippinesDelbros again!
My last point of reference is that DHL delivers Packet 4 and Delbros delivers the visas.

Cheers...

Sheriff Uling
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-11-11 23:56:00
Philippinesfollow to join K-2 :help:
QUOTE (Roy and Yazi @ Sep 18 2007, 02:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
a link to DSWD - http://www.dswd.gov....tails.php?id=47

The above link is a must read and there is a short paragraph about K2 Visas (derivative status) is mentioned with references within Section 2.2 of the Manila Embassy K1 Visa Guide.
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-09-18 17:47:00
PhilippinesGetting Packet 4 from SLEC
Please read section 4.6 of the Manila Embassy K1 Visa Guide.
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-11-12 11:08:00
Philippineswhich CFO for final stamp?
In Manila, the CFO sticker is applied by the CFO located on 1345 Pres. Quirio Ave. Please reference the map below from the CFO website. For your reference please read section 6.2 of the Manila Embassy K1 Visa Guide. FYI: St. Mary Euphrasia Foundation-Center for Overseas Workers (SMEF-COW) conducts the guidance and counseling program and issues the Guidance and Counseling Certificate ONLY. While the CFO sticker is applied at the CFO location mentioned above, but the pre-requisite is have the Guidance and Counseling Certificate.


Edited by Sheriff Uling, 12 November 2007 - 11:26 AM.

Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-11-12 11:22:00
PhilippinesWife just received her Interview Letter in Phil LOL
Wow! I would say better late than never, but that doen't apply. tongue.gif
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-11-13 16:25:00
PhilippinesIs there a way to speed things up???
The quick and dirty answer is... Hell Nahn!!! The only way that I've seen cases speed through the process is if your child is going to age-out or if you are in the military.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-11-16 20:27:00
PhilippinesLate registered BCs!
QUOTE (Haole @ Nov 16 2007, 06:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sheriff Uling @ Nov 16 2007, 03:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Everytime I see Haole, in my simple mine I always think "Ahole" and laugh to myself. Get it... tongue.gif I'm crazy... Don't mind me...

Strange as everytime I see Uling I think of the word ULIAN.
Means being senile in Tagalog! innocent.gif

Touché! I guess we are two wild and crazy thinking individuals... good.gif wacko.gif blush.gif yes.gif laughing.gif
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-11-17 00:26:00
PhilippinesLate registered BCs!
Everytime I see Haole, in my simple mine I always think "Ahole" and laugh to myself. Get it... tongue.gif I'm crazy... Don't mind me...
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-11-16 20:31:00
Philippinesmy husbands bday
No clothes, a big red bow, some whip cream, and a lot of imagination... Have fun!!! ohmy.gif wink.gif wub.gif whistling.gif blush.gif
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-11-17 00:28:00
PhilippinesTime to call the Dept the State (DOS)
If you don't catch them early, it becomes virtually impossible to catch them later on...
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-11-13 22:48:00
PhilippinesThank you!
Yeah Baby Yeah!!!
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-11-16 20:36:00
PhilippinesChristmas here vs. in the Philippines
I have a suggestion on how to make it like back home... Take a plane... Hehehehehe!!!
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-11-11 15:41:00
PhilippinesTHANK SHERIFF ULING
Pineapple...

WOW!

We are all so happy for you. It's very excited to read everyone's testimonies and experiences through this roller-coaster journey that is the visa process. Thank you so much for the love and acknowledgement. I am very touched. The big thing now is to get all of your paperwork in order and to cross your t's and dot your i's. This is a very nerve-wrecking and exciting time for you. I can NOT wait to celebrate your upcoming successful visa interview. So here's a toast to reaching the next level of this journey. We'll all keep you in our prayers.

May God continue to bless and keep you with his grace and mercy.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

p.s. - I want to personally thank everyone for all your help in keeping the Manila Embassy K1 Visa Guide a viable source of information... Kudos!!!
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-11-20 23:06:00
PhilippinesWhat phone card company online offers call logs?
We used talkloop.com... Not the best service, but the online call log was a plus as additional evidence for the visa interview...
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-08-17 09:58:00
PhilippinesUSEM New Phone Number
QUOTE (beng_and_carl @ Nov 15 2007, 01:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
3012-2000 local 5184 and 5185 is their new number. please edit your forum signature sheriff uling. thanks.

Done...
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-11-15 19:17:00