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Phil-Am K1 INFORMATION as of 23 Dec 06 PLEASE CLICK HERE OR USE MY SIGNATURE BLOCK

Sheriff Uling

Male

Philippines

2006-12-23 17:44:00

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Phil-Am K1 INFORMATION as of 13 Dec 06 PLEASE CLICK HERE OR USE MY SIGNATURE BLOCK

Sheriff Uling

Male

Philippines

2006-12-18 06:09:00

Sheriff Uling

Male

Philippines

2006-12-14 12:08:00

Phil-Am Post NOA2 K1 INFORMATION as of 11 Nov 06 PLEASE CLICK HERE OR USE MY SIGNATURE BLOCK

Sheriff Uling

Male

Philippines

2006-12-13 02:22:00

UPDATED INFORMATION as of 11 Nov 06 PLEASE CLICK HERE OR USE MY SIGNATURE BLOCK

Sheriff Uling

Male

Philippines

2006-11-11 19:04:00

UPDATED INFORMATION as of 10 Nov 06 PLEASE CLICK HERE OR USE MY SIGNATURE BLOCK

Sheriff Uling

Male

Philippines

2006-11-10 14:47:00

UPDATED INFORMATION as of 09 Nov 06 PLEASE CLICK HERE OR USE MY SIGNATURE BLOCK

Edited by Uling, 09 November 2006 - 10:13 PM.

Sheriff Uling

Male

Philippines

2006-11-09 22:10:00

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Edited by Uling, 07 November 2006 - 10:07 PM.

Sheriff Uling

Male

Philippines

2006-11-07 22:07:00

* BUMP * - THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN UPDATED... CLICK HERE OR USE MY SIGNATURE.

Sheriff Uling

Male

Philippines

2006-11-06 18:52:00

* BUMP * - THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN UPDATED... CLICK HERE OR USE MY SIGNATURE.

Sheriff Uling

Male

Philippines

2006-11-05 00:55:00

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Thanks Capt Ewok! You are the best! Phil-Am families... we're back in business!

Sheriff Uling

Male

Philippines

2006-11-01 21:05:00

MODERATING TEAM - Can you please move this thread back to The Foreign Embassy and Consulate General Discussion forum?

Sheriff Uling

Male

Philippines

2006-11-01 04:02:00

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Sheriff Uling

Male

Philippines

2006-10-26 20:48:00

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Sheriff Uling

Male

Philippines

2006-10-20 21:59:00

Sheriff Uling

Male

Philippines

2006-10-03 12:57:00

THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN UPDATED... CLICK HERE OR USE MY SIGNATURE.

Sheriff Uling

Male

Philippines

2006-09-28 13:19:00

THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN UPDATED... CLICK HERE OR USE MY SIGNATURE.

Thx roymcn3rd for keeping this alive... check out the updated version!

Edited by Uling, 27 September 2006 - 07:55 PM.

Sheriff Uling

Male

Philippines

2006-09-27 19:54:00

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ronmay - Thanks for the bump...

Sheriff Uling

Male

Philippines

2006-09-25 01:17:00

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William33 - You are so crazy! LOL!

lyra1 - No problem... I'm just trying to give back!!!

Sheriff Uling

Male

Philippines

2006-09-24 01:38:00

*BUMP* - Thanks jasman0717 and walls1010.

Edited by Uling, 22 September 2006 - 05:37 PM.

Sheriff Uling

Male

Philippines

2006-09-22 17:36:00

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Sheriff Uling

Male

Philippines

2006-09-22 00:54:00

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Sheriff Uling

Male

Philippines

2006-09-21 13:06:00

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Sheriff Uling

Male

Philippines

2006-09-21 01:01:00

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Sheriff Uling

Male

Philippines

2006-09-19 19:09:00

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Sheriff Uling

Male

Philippines

2006-09-19 09:15:00

Fellow Phil-Am Family...

I have put together some information that may help you. Please CLICK HERE and/or check my signature block.

Cheers!

Sheriff Uling

NOTE: I will occasionally *BUMP* this to the top.

Sheriff Uling

Male

Philippines

2006-09-19 07:31:00

First name changed--problems?

My point exactly! Is Gary/Mark the USC? If Gary has a legal name change then this is all a mute point because he would have simply submitted that along with I-129F. Did you submit the BC (for Gary) with the name discrepancy without any legal justification? This could cause a problem/delay for you guys down the line and I would not be surprised if you received an RFE. Good luck!

Sheriff Uling

Male

Philippines

2007-01-30 04:39:00

We're Here!!!

Sheriff Uling

Male

Philippines

2007-02-16 19:18:00

BRUISES I GOT FROM MY MEDICAL!!!

This seems to be the norm for SLEC because when my wife had her medical exam there were serveral women (including herself) all comparing their wounds. SLEC medical staff is murder with those needles.

Sheriff Uling

Male

Philippines

2007-03-04 02:07:00

Yes. Your beloved may take her completed DS-157 and the validated one by BPI to the visa interview. Who know's why some of the banks are ####### like that. We recommend that beneficiaries call the bank to see if they will validate the completed DS-157. Some will and some will not. Just don't forget to make copies for yourselves.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

Sheriff Uling

Male

Philippines

2007-04-03 17:55:00

I want change my position and piggy-back on vsmtghdy's post because I totally forgot about the psychological aspect of the medical exam that can be introduce if the beneficiary is presumed a POTENTIAL danger to themselves or others. Therefore, breaking the law (Philippine law that abortion is ILLEGAL) and causing harm (death in the case of abortion) can be justified as a legitimate reason for denying a visa (in my opinion). That's why I suggest that beneficiaries omit having had an abortion not unless it was done in a hospital to save the beneficiary's life due to health or medical complications (if the later was the case, I presume SLEC and the USE will require a certified note from the hospital).

Why would you admit to breaking the law, if they can't prove it? Again, there is no medical technology or practice that can determine if women have had an abortion.

Sheriff Uling

p.s. - (REMEMBER) This is complete my opinion and is not substantiated by law or common place work practices at SLEC or the USE.

Sheriff Uling

Male

Philippines

2007-03-29 16:59:00

Hoy...

I have set-up another profile for my wife, Jhen aka "Deputy Uling", and placed some info concerning the AOS process. If you are interested [CLICK HERE] and select the signature and story tab. Keep in mind that the AOS process, removing the conditions of residence, and the naturalization process are combined way less stressful than the visa approval process BY A LANDSLIDE. Trust me on this one...

Cheers!!!

Ahmari (Sheriff Uling) and Jhen (Deputy Uling)

Sheriff Uling

Male

Philippines

2007-03-29 15:54:00

Abortion is ABSOLUTELY illegal in the Philippines.

I would advise that women don't even admit to having an abortion. Plus, nobody... and I mean... NOBODY can prove otherwise. It is medically impossible to determine if a woman has had an abortion. It's like telling the cops that you robbed a bank and they have no leads or clues linking you to the crime.

However, this is COMPLETELY my opinion and there is nothing stating that having an abortion is a grounds for denying a visa.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

Sheriff Uling

Male

Philippines

2007-03-29 15:51:00

VJ...

I have set-up another profile for my wife, Jhen aka "Deputy Uling", and placed some info concerning the AOS process. If you are interested [CLICK HERE] and select the signature and story tab. Keep in mind that the AOS process, removing the conditions of residence, and the naturalization process are combined way less stressful than the visa approval process BY A LANDSLIDE. I know... I know... that we have not conquered the process beyond the AOS process, but trust me on this one...

Cheers!!!

Ahmari (Sheriff Uling) and Jhen (Deputy Uling)

Sheriff Uling

Male

Philippines

2007-03-26 15:11:00

Mari...

Jinky is doing very well. My wife, Jhen, and her talk all the time. I see that you applied for your SS card. Cool! When is the big day? I look forward to seeing your lovely wedding pictures. You are a very attractive couple, and look perfect together.

Cheers!!!

Ahmari & Jhen

Sheriff Uling

Male

Philippines

2007-03-23 15:17:00

Phil-Am K1 Information…
I'm almost ready to go final with this...

Pre NOA2

(K1 Introduction) - If you are just starting your K1 visa journey, please check out this information provided by the Department of State (DOS) on the K1 visa experience (CLICK HERE). I found this information very insightful when I first started. Please note that the “How to Apply for a Social Security Number Card” section is INCORRECT because K1 visa beneficiaries may ONLY apply for a SSN card upon arriving into the United States. Please also review VJ's K1 guide (CLICK HERE)

(Case Status) - Once you have filed your case and received your case number, please register on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website using the Case Status Online Tool to receive emailed updates concerning your case (CLICK HERE). NOTE: If you want emailed updates to multiple addresses then you must create multiple customer portfolio accounts. When your petition is approval (NOA2), this tool is of no further use to you until after the beneficiary arrives in the states, get’s married, applies for the Adjustment of Status (AOS), Employment Authorization Document, (EAD), and/or Advance Parole (AP) because this tool does not track the activity being performed at the National Visa Center (NVC) or the Manila Embassy.

Post NOA2

(1). The National Visa Center (NVC) number is within my signature. NVC assigns your case number once your case is approved (NOA2). They also may perform a preliminary background check from what I’ve read then forwards your package/case to the Manila Embassy. This process usually takes anywhere from 14 – 30 days.

(2). The Manila Embassy (USE) Packet 4, the phone number, a visa interview testimony, along with a sample Appointment Letter are within my signature block. NOTE: Packet 4 can be acquired from the Manila Embassy website which gives directions on what documents are required by the beneficiary for the visa interview. Starting 01 November 2006, ALL nonimmigrant visa applicants must use the online Electronic Visa Application Form (EVAF) to complete the DS-156 (Nonimmigrant Visa Application). To date, only the DS-156 has the barcode (on the first and last page) and is the ONLY form available online at http://evisaforms.state.gov. However, the USE is now including the form DS-156 with the barcodes as part of Packet 4. You may complete the DS-156K (Nonimmigrant Fiancé(e) Visa Application), and the DS-157 (Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application) (The bank validates DS-157 form when you pay the visa application fee. The Packet 4 that is available in my signature is modified to read that the DS-157 is validated by the banks upon payment of the visa application fee. Unfortunately, the Packet 4 issued by the USE INCORRECTLY states that the DS-156 is validated by the banks upon paying the visa application fee) and the I-134 (Affidavit of Support) via the computer, type-writer, or handwritten. See the Most Frequently Asked Questions for the K1 visa forms (CLICK HERE). If you need to call the USE, dial 0 for the operator, and ask for the Immigrant Visa Unit. The average interview appointment is assigned approximately 100 – 150 days from the receipt of your package from the NVC. Beneficiaries are now sent a letter of receipt (CLICK HERE) (Thx PW and GaryC) accompanied by a document preparation letter (CLICK HERE) (Thx PW and GaryC) from the USE once their physical files are received by the USE. However, this is NOT Packet 3 because the USE ONLY issues Packet 4, and the letter of receipt is not always sent to the beneficiaries. Effective 01 March 2007, cellphones and other electronic devices will not be permitted into the US Embassy and applicants who bring such devices will be denied entry. Be advised once the beneficiary reaches the pre-screeners, the majority of them are very direct, rude, and mean, so don't be alarmed or discouraged by them. Please review this instructional visa interview information (CLICK HERE) (Thx Sillygirl).

(3).The Department of State (DOS) number is within my signature. After your case is approved (NOA2) and reaches the Manila Embassy, you may call DOS instead on the Manila Embassy to obtain status of your case and make inquiries concerning your interview date. NOTE: DOS has no direct participation in the K1 process.

(4). The Visa Interview Appointments website is within my signature (the beneficiary's interview appointment and medical exam will be scheduled by the USE). NOTE: Please do NOT press enter after the case number is entered because that will not yield a result. Please click on the "Check Appointment" tab. If the appointments have been scheduled, the following will be available: Case Number, Visa Classification, St. Luke’s appointment Date, and Embassy Appointment Date, but if the appointments are NOT scheduled yet, the result will be "Case Number Not Found on Appointment List."

(5). St. Luke’s Extension Clinic (SLEC) information is within my signature. SLEC is where the beneficiary goes to take the medical exam and vaccination. The process takes two days: Day 1 is the medical exam (the beneficiary's passport will be taken and sent to the USE along with the medical exam results) and; Day 2 is the vaccination (the beneficiary will be given the x-ray film and the vaccination worksheet/record). NOTE: If the Manila Embassy does not mail the beneficiary the K1 Visa Packet 4 and the Appointment Letter, then call SLEC in order to pick them up at SLEC and take a copy of the NOA2, a copy of the NVC letter (a.k.a. Bureau of Consular Affairs (BCA) letter) (which should have the beneficiary's Manila case number on it), and a print-out of the scheduled appointment dates from the Visa Interview Appointments website. Be advised, the beneficiary's medical exam will be scheduled one week before the visa interview by the USE. Per the Manila Embassy Thread, we recommend that the beneficiary takes the medical exam anywhere from 2 weeks to a month before the interview to ensure the results are available for the Consular Officer and to prepare in the unfortunate event of unfavorable medical results. If the medical exam is taken anytime over a month before the visa interview, there is a risk that the results could be invalid, which means the beneficiary will have to take another medical exam before the visa can be approved. The beneficiary may reschedule the medical exam appointment with SLEC after the medical exam and visa interview dates are assigned by calling SLEC. Please don't forget to bring your passport, appointment letter (if received), passport photos (the size of the photos should be 2 inches by 2 inches [see Packet 4, page 8]), and the medical exam fee to your appointment. The beneficiary also needs to have the sponsors contact information (address, phone number, and ssn #) for the SLEC forms.

(6). The DELBROS website is within my signature. DELBROS is the company responsible for delivering the beneficiary’s Visa and POE information. The DELBROS delivery fee is paid subsequent to the beneficiary’s visa interview at the Manila Embassy. Per the Manila Embassy website, the current delivery fee/time is as follows:

* Metro Manila Areas, 135 Philippine Pesos, Delivered one (1) to three (3) business days after release of visaed passport to the courier
* Provincial Key Cities (ex. Cebu City, Davao City, etc.) 165 Philippine Pesos; Delivered three (3) to five (5) business days after release of visaed passport to the courier
* Outside Provincial Key Cities, (ex. Capiz, Leyte, Bukidnon, etc.), Cost depends on area/location, Delivered five (5) to seven (7) business days after release of visaed passport to the courier

NOTE: Per the DELBROS staff, the Manila Embassy can take as much as three (3) business days to release the visa and POE package, which is NOT included in the deliver times above. You may also call the Manila Embassy, dial 0 for the operator, and ask for Delbros, after the visa is approve, to acquire about the status of your visa delivery.

(7). Beneficiaries are required to attend a CFO Guidance and Counseling Seminar that are held in Manila and Cebu, whichever is more convenient, before traveling abroad (the corresponding links within my signature). Attending the CFO Guidance and Counseling Seminar is a Philippine government requirement which states, "Per Republic Act 8239 and Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Order 28-94, Filipinos proceeding abroad as fiancé(e)s and spouses of foreign nationals are required to attend the CFO's guidance and counseling programs... " For more info (CLICK HERE). NOTE: The CFO Guidance and Couseling Seminar is not stated as a requirement within the Packet 4 instructions. However, after the visa is approved, instructions on attending the CFO Guidance and Counseling seminar are included in the visa and Port of Entry (POE) package received by the beneficiary. If the beneficiary takes the seminar before receiving the visa, then the beneficiary will have to return to the CFO in order to receive the CFO sticker anytime after the visa is received. Travel abroad is prohibited without the CFO sticker within the beneficiary's passport (the visa is within the passport). Please check out this instructional information on the PRISM Guidance and Counceling Seminar experience (CLICK HERE) (Thx Sillygirl).

(8). The I-94 Arrival / Departure Record form is within my signature. Foreigners (beneficiaries) complete the I-94 and the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer stamps the applicant’s visa and the arrival and departure portions of the I-94 at the Port of Entry (POE) when entering the States. The CBP Officer will keep the arrival portion and staple the departure portion of the I-94 to your visa where they stamped the beneficiaries arrival date. You will need this for the Adjustment of Status process. NOTE: Even though it’s simple, I have supplied this so you will know what it looks like and what is required to be filled out.

FINAL NOTE: The red text indicates the recent updates/chages. Please let me know if there are any suggestions. I have also correlated the numbers above to my signature below.

Sheriff Uling

Male

Philippines

2007-03-22 14:10:00

***ATTENTIOON***

CELL PHONES NO LONGER PERMITTED ON EMBASSY GROUNDS

For the safety and security of all applicants and employees, visa applicants are no longer permitted to bring cell phones or other electronic devices into the U.S. Embassy. Effective 01 March 2007, applicants who bring such devices will be denied entry. Please make arrangements to leave your electronic equipment in a safe location off Embassy grounds during your interview appointment. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your cooperation.

I found this on the Manila Embassy website after the first paragraph: (CLICK HERE) and it's also in this section (CLICK HERE)

Sheriff Uling

Male

Philippines

2007-03-22 00:04:00

VJ...

Our AOS was APPROVED today (21 Mar 07).

We had a very strange day at the USCIS building in downtown Los Angeles, CA. When we arrived (ahead of time... as usual), they said that we'd be waiting for awhile. We would not have been waiting too long because things appeared to progressing nicely, but guess what happened out of the blue, OH NO, a freakin' fire drill. Some loser pulled the fire alarm and the entire building was evacuated. The USCIS building is an eight story building. That's right! Eight Floors!!! And, of course, there was no fire, no emergency, no reason, and no cause to pull the fire alarm. Don't you just love juvenile behavior? NOT! So that took about an hour or more because everyone had to evacuate, go through the security check again, get back to their prospective areas, and get back to business. Not to mention it was lunch time when it was all said and done. Whoa! So that meant that some of those folks were heading right back out the door for lunch. Gsss! The good thing is that since the consular officer's day was so impacted by the fire drill, we breezed in and out of his office in about 10 minutes. Not to mention, more than half the folks that were there when we arrived at 9:45am for our 10:05am appointment all of a sudden disappeared. Who knew! Anywho, the consular officer asked for copies of our passports, a copy of Jhen's visa, the sealed copy of the I-693A from the civil surgeon (the TD shot is not available in the Philippines so we took care of that upon Jhen's arrival here in the States and transferred the DS-3025 report to the I-693A), a copy of the certified marriage license, he reviewed our wedding photo album, and asked for evidence of relationship stuff (we supplied copies of identification cards showing the same address, copies of our medical insurance cards and official letters from the insurance companies with our names on them, copies of official letters from the bank of our joint savings and checking accounts, and a copy of our joint lease agreement). The consular officer told us we were approved and provided us with an official letter indicated that our Permanent Resident Card (PRC) will be mailed within 90 days. However, he said that he would attempt to complete the paperwork so that it would arrive in about two weeks or so. He also gave us a notice of conditional residency, which states that Jhen has been granted conditional residency under Section 216A of the Immigration and Nationality Act and must file to remove the conditions within 90 days or face removal from the United States. It was quick, fast, and most importantly... painless.

Thanks for all the good vibes for a successful AOS interview...

Cheers!!!

Ahmari & Jhen (Sheriff Uling)

NOTE: We're official on USCIS vacation... SWEET!!!

Sheriff Uling

Male

Philippines

2007-03-21 19:38:00

Edited by Sheriff Uling, 20 March 2007 - 02:22 PM.

Sheriff Uling

Male

Philippines

2007-03-20 14:17:00