Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Leasons Learned (I-751)	Would anyone be willing to share their interview and/or Oath of Allegiance experience? http://www.visajourn...h...c=22253&hl= Very cool... Thanks!!!	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-04-21 14:15:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Leasons Learned (I-751)	Would anyone be willing to share their interview and/or Oath of Allegiance experience?	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-04-21 13:13:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Leasons Learned (I-751)	First leason's learned item: Please read and review VJ's Guide to Removing the Conditions of Residence [CLICK HERE]	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-04-13 16:49:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Leasons Learned (I-751)	Hello VJ... Please share your leasons learned from your I-751 filing and interview experiences. Maybe this could help others out in the future. Cheers!!! Sheriff Uling	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-04-13 16:07:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Lifting of Conditions - APPROVED	QUOTE (*Len* @ Jul 28 2009, 10:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Great news Sheriff! What was the RFE for? Did not include the W2 with both 2007 and 2008 tax returns. We had other financial information they could have used to establish comingling assets, but they focused on that piece. No worries because we in turn cut down a tree and provided a lot of other stuff. Within two weeks after the receipt of the RFE with all kinda back-up, they sent us the green card. :-) No questions asked. I was trying to avoid throwing the kitchen sink to prove a point, but I guess it would have been better to do that upfront. It delayed the receipt of the green card by almost two months... However, no interview was required, which is always an added bonus because had one for the Adjustment of Status. Edited by Sheriff Uling, 28 July 2009 - 03:07 PM.	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2009-07-28 15:02:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Lifting of Conditions - APPROVED	Wow! It's truly hard to believe that this moment has come because climing this mountain of immigration was tough, but making over the mountain to see the sunrise is simply one word... SWEET! Next stop, CITIZENSHIP! Many thanks to all those who know me and my wife. Your prayers and support have not gone in vain. Cheers... Ahmari & Jhen Harville	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2009-07-28 11:29:00
Philippines	You are my LIFE......	baby..... I am so Happy that i brought YOU to the LORD.. it means a lot to me.. I can't ask for more.. coz with you.. im totally ...loved..respected...secured... With your LOVE.. im COMPLETE... You gave my LIFE a deeper meaning ... that meaning is to live my life with you FOREVER... Thank You for making me so HAPPY.. loving me unconditionally.. making me laugh ALWAYS.. correct with things i don't know.. and for being so strong through our journey... with me baby... I'll KEEP holding ON! ... promise to love you and be with you as we grow old.. it's simple .............I AM YOURS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH!!!!!!!!!! Sheryl Sheryl, Thank you for the kind loving words, but I'm married. Hahahaha! Since you wrote "Baby..." you could be addressing any of us. Hehehehehe! Just kidding around... Cheers! Sheriff Uling	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-05-29 12:01:00
Philippines	When can Joan begin to work??	JoanBill Please review the "K1 Visa Immigration Stages", which is a simplified and theoretical overview of the five (5) stages involved in the K1 Visa process, according to Sheriff Uling [CLICK HERE]. The "K1 Visa Immigration Stages" will help you explain to your fiancee what's upcoming in the immigration process from a general prospective. The next bit of information below covers the Adjustment of Status (AOS) forms and tips. Adjustment of Status - Forms and Tips for K1 Visa Recipients Adjustment of Status Forms: VJ has the direct link to the USCIS forms [CLICK HERE] The forms are: I-485, Application To Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (REQUIRED) I-864, Affidavit of Support (REQUIRED) G-325A, Biographic Information (REQUIRED) I-765, Application for Employment Authorization (OPTIONAL) I-131, Application for Travel Document (OPTIONAL) NOTE - The optional forms I-765 and I-131 are not required for the AOS submission. Since most AOS applications are being approved within 2 - 5 months, it may or may not be worth applying for the I-765 and/or the I-131. However, the happy newlyweds will have to decide whether applying form the I-765 and/or I-131 is worth applying for based upon their own situations and needs. Once the AOS is approved, the beneficiary ("Permanant Resident") may work and travel outside of the US. However, if you do not file the I-765 and I-131 and your case is delayed due to an RFE or other reasons, you will have to wait for the AOS to be approved before the beneficiary can LEGALLY work in the US or travel outside the US without being denied re-entry. The forms are pretty straight forward and indicate everyting that you need to supply along with your forms, unlike the visa application forms. Follow VJ's AOS guide [CLICK HERE] and VJ's AOS Tips [CLICK HERE]. Adjustment of Status Tips: Tip # 1 - Get married within 90 days of arriving into the US Tip # 2 - Get any required shots that are not available in the beneficiary's country (for example the TD shot is not available in the Philippines but is a required to complete the vaccination report for the AOS process) then have your DS-3025 transferred to the I-693A Supplemental Vaccination Record before 90 days after arriving into the US. NOTE: If you go to your own doctor to receive a vaccination shot. Have the doctor write you a note indicating that you have received the specific vaccination shot and make sure the doctor signs and dates that note. Take the note along with your DS-3025 to the civil surgeon who will transfer the information to the I-693A (the civil surgeons have the form so you don't have to supply it). Remember, you came to the US on a K1 Visa whereas a medical exam was manditory and expires one year from the date of the examination. In other words, do NOT let the civil surgeon talk you into getting another medical exam. If you have a problem, show the civil surgeon the I-485 instructions that state that K1 Visa recipients are NOT required to take another medical exam, except for if it's been a year since the last examination. Tip # 3 - Apply for a certified marriage license and supply a copy along with the AOS application within 90 days of arriving into the US. Tip # 4 - Submit your AOS application within 90 days of arriving into the US. (I recommend applying for the AOS before 90 days as stated on the AOS application (I-485) and per the K1 Visa application (DS-156K), but you may file your AOS after 90 days. However, you better be married before 90 days.) Tip # 5 - Apply for you social security (SS) card 10 -14 days after your arrival and no later than 21 days before the I-94 expires (in other words, do this before 90 days of arriving within the US). If you wait to close to the expiration of the I-94, the application may be rejected, which means the beneficiary will have to wait until the AOS is approved before applying for a social security number). (NOTE: This part is not required to be completed for the AOS submission). Tip # 6 - State ID or Driver's License. Same as the SS card. The beneficiary can apply 10 - 14 days after arriving to the US, but no later than 21 days before the I-94 expires (in other words, do this within 90 days of arriving into the US). If you wait apply cose to the expiration of the I-94, the application may be rejected, which means the beneficiary will have to wait until the AOS is approved before applying for a State ID or Driver's License. (NOTE: This part is not required to be completed for the AOS submission). Hope this helps... Sheriff Uling p.s. - Please review VJ's AOS Guide [CLICK HERE] and VJ's AOS Tips [CLICK HERE]	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-05-29 02:40:00
Philippines	It has been a long Backword Journey,	Ed_dreams... Congrats! I was just writing PatientlyWaiting (Cora) about that very same thing right before I read your thread. Life does have a bit of irony mixed in with unexpected events that we hardly ever see for ourselves. However, I am very happy that all has worked for the best. I love the Phils and hope to someday live a similar life as your own, but that's in the distant future. I have no idea how to accomplish what you are doing, but it would be great if you could share your experience with us. I'm sure there are others who would love to know. Cheers to you... Sheriff Uling	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-05-30 13:30:00
Philippines	K1 interview may 24, 07	Congrats! That's very interesting. Jesus! You are a great story teller. Hehehe! I look forward to reading about your next aventures.	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-06-02 04:08:00
Philippines	Hypothetical question	Aloha kakou, Our papers recently arrived in Manila. However we still have no NOA2. What if CSC continues to be clueless and Joan's interview comes around and we still don't have it?? Mahalo, Bill and Joan Technically, Joan won't be needing a copy of NOA2 during her interview, however, you will need that in doing the Adjustment of Status in the future. Keep on calling CSC and inform them that you haven't received the hardcopy. That's exactly what I was going to say. Have you checked your I-130 status online? Our status is still, 'Current Status: Case received and pending', yet I've got the hard copy I-197C NOA approval notice sitting at home. Make sure you keep on the CSC as you will need that I-130 notice for AOS. Good luck! I will be calling Senator Akaka's office Monday. JoanBill... That's probably the best thing that you can do knowing that direct contact with CSC is virtually impossible. Your senator's office should be able to resolve this for you and get CSC to send your NOA2. Cheers!!! Sheriff Uling	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-06-03 04:09:00
Philippines	Just Married!!!	Mike & Marivic Congrats and welcome to the wonderful world of married life. It's a fantastic journey beyond any that I have encountered. I very excited for you both... Cheers!!! Sheriff Uling	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-06-03 18:34:00
Philippines	New Philippines Regional Forum .. WoOhOo .. :)	This is exciting because Phil-Am familes have forged a space in The Foreign Embassy and Consulate General Discussion forum and have not had a place of our own until now. I wonder if the good forks in the Manila Embassy Thread would be apposed to moving the thread here.	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-05-19 00:13:00
Philippines	K1 interview location	Virgil... All of the visa interviews are held at the US Embassy in Manila. The only option between Cebu and Manila that the beneficiary has is where he/she attendances the Guidance and Counceling Seminar for the Commission of Filipinos Overseas (CFO), which is a requirement POST receipt of the approved visa in order to travel outside of the Phils for spouses and fiance(e)s of US Citizens. Cheers!!! Sheriff Uling	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-06-04 13:21:00
Philippines	St Luke's Medical questions	My Fellow Phil-Am Families: Please read # 5 of the Manila Embassy K1 Visa Guide, which covers the St. Luke's Extension Clinic (SLEC). There maybe something there that can assist you. Cheers!!! Sheriff Uling Edited by Sheriff Uling, 01 June 2007 - 03:17 AM.	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-06-01 03:15:00
Philippines	CFO Sticker	My fiance took her CFO seminar in Cebu and she has the documentation proving that. Does anyone know if she can get her sticker in Manila after she receives her visa? I sure hope she doesn't have to go back to Cebu but it would really suprise me if she did! Thanks for any replies! Kevin i think ive heard a couple of girls did that and they have it stamped in manila. let your fiancee call the CFO office in quirino (manila) to make sure I concur with RonMay. Since your beloved has the G&C Certificate, it theoretically/logically should not matter which CFO location applies the "sticker" to her passport/visa. However, you should call the CFO in Manila to verify. We all know that logic and theory are sometimes out the window when it comes to some policies, procedures, or practices.	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-05-31 12:26:00
Philippines	NBI CLEARANCE/NO CRIMINAL RECORD?????	I have seen so many post about the NBI Clearance and the letter of explanation if certain remarks are on the clearnce and they seem to vary with explanations from the board here. My question is why is a letter needed if there is no criminal record? Example, say someone has nothing on record with the police, or case, or whatever, just a clear background. What do they put on the clearance for this? I already had to send my fiance to Manila to the Bureau of Immigration and now another possible return for this. I guess they think i have a private jet for my fiance to fly around the Philippines in. If anyone knows for sure thanks for your response. Charlie Charlie: I do NOT have an answer to your question but here is what I do know for those who read this thread/post. Need NBI letter if notation is: No Criminal Record No Criminal Conviction No Pending Case With Derogatory Record NBI letter not needed if notation is: No Derogatory Record Not sure if NBI letter is needed for this: No Record On File NOTE: When you discover the correct answer for "No Record On File" please PM me so that I can make a not of it. Cheers!!! Sheriff Uling I guess they think i have a private jet for my fiance to fly around the Philippines in. Hehehehe!!! It's can be a tad more costly when the beneficiary is NOT within a reasonable distance of the places required to complete the process.	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-06-03 22:08:00
Philippines	sooo thick emails......	Mr88888... My wife took samples (page 1) of our emails, instant messages (IM), and call logs for that very same reason. If you have a lot of evidence, you might consider doing what we did, which was to supply samples of the first few months, the midway point before the interview, and a few months of evidence before the interview in order to illustrate the continued relationship. NOTE: The CO's love pictures, and the pre-screeners pratically demand them... Cheers!!! Sheriff Uling	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-06-07 03:06:00
Philippines	solution to check case number	There are two options to checking the status of the medical exam and visa interview appointement, if the Visa Interview Appointments website (#4 of the Manila Embassy K1 Visa Guide) is down. 1. Call the USE and inquire (See #2 of the Manila Embassy K1 Visa Guide) 2. Call or email the DOS to inquire (See #3 of the Manila Embassy K1 Visa Guide) Cheers!!! Sheriff Uling Any possibility of sending email inquiry to DOS? If yes, please post the email address. Thanks. Opps!!! You can only call the DOS... I was thinking of the NVC when I wrote email.	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-06-11 20:55:00
Philippines	solution to check case number	There are two options to checking the status of the medical exam and visa interview appointement, if the Visa Interview Appointments website (#4 of the Manila Embassy K1 Visa Guide) is down. 1. Call the USE and inquire (See #2 of the Manila Embassy K1 Visa Guide) 2. Call the DOS to inquire (See #3 of the Manila Embassy K1 Visa Guide) Cheers!!! Sheriff Uling Edited by Sheriff Uling, 11 June 2007 - 08:56 PM.	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-06-11 18:57:00
Philippines	Philippines - Question on Packet 4	you can call the Embassy and request to have the packet picked up at St Lukes. beleive the number is 011 63 2 528 6300. your fiancee can download the Fiancee Appointment Package.only thing she'll be missing is the appointment letter. to attend the medical, she can bring copy of NOA2 or appointment printed out from the Embassy website. I've heard some same they just told the guard they were there to pick up their packet and were let inside. Medical can be done before the scheduled date. best of luck Roy Do you know for a fact that the NOA2 will allow the medical to be done? Please review #5 of the Manila Embassy K1 Visa Guide. Yes! If the beneficiary has not received the appointment letter then taking a copy of the NOA2 along with the appointment printout, as Roy stated, is absolutely appropriate and acceptable. However, the beneficiary should not take the medical exam beyond a month of the visa interview because there is a risk that the results could be void. Cheers!!! Sheriff Uling	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-06-11 18:32:00
Philippines	After over a year.... here she comes!	Congrats! This is a wonderful time for you. It's the beginning of a new journey and new experiences that further bond the love and dedication that you share. I'm so happy for you both. Cheers!!! Sheriff Uling	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-06-13 02:22:00
Philippines	K1 preparation	hi all...we are planning to file our K1 application this coming july...just want to know what important documents we need to include in the K1 application...what should be the originals and what are the photo copies... things we should know before filing that will ease out the filing coz im freaking out..... thanks so much in advance.... cheecks Please review the Manila Embassy K1 Visa Guide. The link is within my signature below. thanks Sheriff Uling...lol You are on the case. Thanks for referencing the guide...	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-06-18 01:43:00
Philippines	K1 preparation	hi all...we are planning to file our K1 application this coming july...just want to know what important documents we need to include in the K1 application...what should be the originals and what are the photo copies... things we should know before filing that will ease out the filing coz im freaking out..... thanks so much in advance.... cheecks Please review the Manila Embassy K1 Visa Guide. The link is within my signature below.	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-06-18 01:39:00
Philippines	I may be blind but ...	The online forms for the CFO / PRISM in Manila are not the ones they used and are not available online (go figure). I know because I completed both of the forms that could be applicable online for my wife and she took them with her only to discover that those forms are not used. Now, I can not comment on the CFO in Cebu. Hope this helps... Cheers!!! Sheriff Uling	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-06-20 00:06:00
Philippines	Manila Embasy	Sheriff, Thank you. So, DOS can verify if USE in Manila got my application. Then if for example, USE in Manila got my application how long will it take for my fiancé to have her interview? I notice also on our NO2 letter there's an expiration date on it. (Good for May 31 to Sept.30, 2007). How if the interview pass the expiration date of our NO2? Can I apply for extension on our NO2 approval just to be safe or I’ll just leave it as it and hoping interview comes before it expired. Thanks again. Ross Did any one send a extension letter for approve NO2? I notice also on our NO2 letter there's an expiration date on it. (Good for May 31 to Sept.30, 2007). How if the interview pass the expiration date of our NO2? Can I apply for extension on our NO2 approval just to be safe or I’ll just leave it as it and hoping interview comes before it expired. any info will be a big help. Ross Ross: I have addressed your question/comments below: DOS can verify if USE in Manila got my application? Yes! The USE logs that information into a database in which the DOS can see. However, I'm not sure if they track the packages through the carrier as well. Hmmm! If for example, USE in Manila got my application how long will it take for my fiancé to have her interview? Please review #2 of the Manila Embassy K1 Visa Guide. Can I apply for extension on our NO2 approval just to be safe or I’ll just leave it as it and hoping interview comes before it expired. The Consular Officer (CO) at the USE will automatically extend the expiration date (if necessary) for each case as they are reviewed. No actions on your part are required. Cheers!!! Sheriff Uling p.s.- Thanks... I will add that the expiration of the NOA2 is automatically extended by the CO at the USE to the Guide...	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-06-23 13:35:00
Philippines	Manila Embasy	You may continue to follow up with the DOS until the Manila Embassy logs into their system that the hard copy case files are received or you can also follow-up with the Manila Embassy to verify when your hard copy case files have been received. I have updated the guide to cleary indicate this information in key locations. Thanks... Edited by Sheriff Uling, 23 June 2007 - 11:47 AM.	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-06-23 10:31:00
Philippines	approved	I just called and they told me that he wasn't approved.... Hehehe!!! Just kidding! Congrats!!!	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-06-23 13:37:00
Philippines	Interview and Medical scheduled	Congrats! It's always very cool when the ladies can ban together and support each other through the process of attending the medical exam and visa appointments.	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-06-24 02:44:00
Philippines	Arranging documents	CB: * Proof of meeting prior to relationship, per Packet 4 consists of: "A few photographs of the applicant and petitioner together during the specified time may serve as evidence of this requirement." * Proof of genuine relationship, per Packet 4 consists of: "Letters, e-mails, phone records, bank records, photographs, or other evidence of a genuine fiancé(e) relationship..." In practice, all of the evidence that the beneficiary presents/supplies illustrating the nature of the relationship for the visa interview is considered proof of relationship (letters, phone records and etc...) and is one and the same to the USE (proof of meeting prior to relationship and her packet for proof of genuine relationship) even though they call them out separately in Packet 4. In fact there is a great possibility that the pre-screeners may only ask for the beneficiary's documents (BC, NBI Clearance and etc) and only pictures as proof of relationship evidence. However, be prepared for whatever they request, which your beloved definitely will be. Cheers!!! Sheriff Uling p.s. - You can review #2 of the Manila Embassy K1 Visa Guide to review Packet 4 that breaks out the catagories of requirements in preparation for the visa interview. Edited by Sheriff Uling, 24 June 2007 - 01:19 AM.	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-06-24 01:15:00
Philippines	hello vstghdy	Jarl. You have the option of PMing "vstghdy" instead of creating threads for every question that you have for that one individual. Just a thought/suggestion. Cheers!!! Sheriff Uling	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-06-24 20:21:00
Philippines	Packet 4 Delivery	Packet 4 is delivered by DHL. In other words, "The post man!" per MaydayDas. Hehehehe!!!! I thought DHL was a commercial delivery company and 'the post man" was the Philippine Postal Service. It's a joke man... Roll with the punches... However, Packet 4 is delivered by DHL. Edited by Sheriff Uling, 16 June 2007 - 09:02 PM.	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-06-16 21:01:00
Philippines	Packet 4 Delivery	Packet 4 is delivered by DHL. In other words, "The post man!" per MaydayDas. Hehehehe!!!! Edited by Sheriff Uling, 16 June 2007 - 08:18 PM.	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-06-16 20:16:00
Philippines	X-RAY FILM	I just want to ask if the USEM manila will ask my x-ray film .. should i bring during interview? No! But it makes for a good fan in case it get's hot! Hehehehe!!!	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-06-26 10:27:00
Philippines	dress code	Go nude! If you are hot, then you will be instantly approved. If not, then you will be thrown in jail. Hehehehehe!!!! There is no dress code stated or implied. As Mae stated, just be "presentable!" Edited by Sheriff Uling, 26 June 2007 - 01:47 PM.	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-06-26 13:46:00
Philippines	hello jazzy	Jarl: Please consider using the PM function to address individual members versus creating thousands of threads asking a question of one specific VJ member. OK, the thousands of threads is an exaggeration, but you get the point. It's completely unnecessary IMO when you have the tools to send an individual message. Cheers!!! Sheriff Uling p.s. - No offense is meant by this post, and you have the liberty to do whatever you please. Edited by Sheriff Uling, 27 June 2007 - 01:53 PM.	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-06-27 13:47:00
Philippines	Misspelled Middle Name in Appointment Letter	What if the birthdate is incorrect? I just noticed now that mine in erroneously encoded. That's a HUGE problem that needs to be address IMMEDIATELY and could result in an A/R or delay in processing the visa.	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-06-26 01:13:00
Philippines	Misspelled Middle Name in Appointment Letter	No! Heheheheheh!!! Nobody will miss a beat. In other words, it doesn't matter.	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-06-25 22:45:00
Philippines	Hello Philippines! Mabuhay!	I have two words... You Tube!!!	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-06-28 21:02:00
Philippines	DS-157 Question 9 - Years of Visits Overseas	CB The way in which you proposed to display the work history seems reasonable to me. At least, I would have asked my wife to do the same. By the by, it's not unusual for companies to send workers in the Philippines to training to other countries (especially if the company originated in another land). The CO will probably touch on that conversation briefly, or may not. However, it seems interesting enough to cover if I were the CO. One last thing, you did not correlate the title of this thread to your questions/statements. So, I will presume that your lady's work history was not completely listed on the G-325, during the Petition Stage, and it will vary a tad on the DS-157, during the K1 Visa Stage. Cheers!!! Sheriff Uling Edited by Sheriff Uling, 03 July 2007 - 11:41 PM.	Sheriff Uling	Male	Philippines	2007-07-03 23:40:00