Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)	AOS filing help...G-325A or just G-325	We sent ours AOS with G-325A, Biographic Information form. Family-sponsored applications require G-325A. In the I-485 instructions, it clearly states you need to file G-325A 10. Form G-325A, Biographic Information Sheet You must submit a completed form G-325A if you are between the age 14 and 79 years of age. Thank you very much! God bless!	Vince and Cheryl	Not Telling	Philippines	2012-04-17 04:22:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)	AOS filing help...G-325A or just G-325	Me and my wife is about to send in our AOS paperwork but we're confused on what biographic form we need to send... Is it the G-325a or the G-325?? We went to the person that's helping us and he has a fairly good amount of knowledge regarding USCIS because he was once an agent before. He gave us all the necessary paperwork to fill out for the adjustment if status but instead of giving us the G-325A, he gave us just the G-325. Now I'm confused because it shows on here that what's needed is the G-325A and not the other form. Pls help!! Thank you very much for your help	Vince and Cheryl	Not Telling	Philippines	2012-04-17 03:58:00
Philippines	Interview Results...	Congrats to US! Got approved as well last January 20!!! Woot wooot!!! God is good!!! Yahooooo!!!	Vince and Cheryl	Not Telling	Philippines	2012-01-23 12:08:00
Philippines	online appointment schedule - asks for "state" - what do we put??	The online scheduling for the K1 visa interview asks for address.. fields are Address Line 1, City, State and Zip Code. What do you put for "State" anyway since Philippines does not have states, and what's more the address doesn't have a place to enter Philippines? How do they know what country she's in? Do we enter "Philippines" or "Bukidnon"? Who designs these things anyway? Don't they know this is being used in other countries? Hello. I'm also from the Philippines and this is what I put on my application form: Pasig (City) Metro Manila (State) Philippines (Country) If your Fiance is from Bukidnon ex: Malaybalay (City) Bukidnon (State) Philippines (Country) Hope this helps and Good luck!	Vince and Cheryl	Not Telling	Philippines	2012-01-26 22:58:00
Philippines	Received US VISA today =) Yahoooo =)	Congrats. Just wish one day I can say d same thing You will Keep the faith and believe LIFT IT UP to the higher being and do what you need to do to make this happen Needs a lot of hardwork, patience and trust that things will work the way we want it!!! Good luck	Vince and Cheryl	Not Telling	Philippines	2012-02-01 10:54:00
Philippines	Received US VISA today =) Yahoooo =)	Congrats!!! Thank you and God bless	Vince and Cheryl	Not Telling	Philippines	2012-01-31 12:01:00
Philippines	Received US VISA today =) Yahoooo =)	Congrats!!! Maraming salamat God bless! Congratulations!!!! Woooot wooot Thanks!!!!	Vince and Cheryl	Not Telling	Philippines	2012-01-31 10:12:00
Philippines	Received US VISA today =) Yahoooo =)	congrats! Thanks! Next step ... POE in LA!!! Then we are getting married!!! Wooohooo!!! Then our AOS journey begins!	Vince and Cheryl	Not Telling	Philippines	2012-01-31 09:51:00
Philippines	Received US VISA today =) Yahoooo =)	congrents Thank you!!! God bless	Vince and Cheryl	Not Telling	Philippines	2012-01-31 09:38:00
Philippines	Received US VISA today =) Yahoooo =)	RECEIVED US VISA TODAY!!! Thank you!!! January 3, 2010 - sent an email via Facebook (while deployed in IRAQ) May 25, 2010 - 1st vacation in Manila, 1st time to meet in person June 27, 2010 - OFFICIAL June 28, 2010 - Promise Ring =) February 8, 2911 - 2nd vacation in Manila February 13, 2011 - proposed to Cheryl's parents February 14, 2011 - asked Cheryl to be my wife, Engagement Ring =) February 24, 2011 - family engagement get together July 1, 2011 - filed for petition K1 VISA January 20, 2012 - K1 VISA Approved January 31, 2012 - Received American VISA =)	Vince and Cheryl	Not Telling	Philippines	2012-01-31 08:24:00
Philippines	K1 Visa Approved	Congratulations on your visa!! And i have 1 question,do i have to collect all the forms i need by my self or the US Embassy will get me those? You will need to collect and print out all the necessary paperwork you need to be turned in. Don't worry as this forums has all the helpful information you need. good luck	Vince and Cheryl	Not Telling	Philippines	2012-01-28 05:05:00
Philippines	K1 Visa Approved	Thank you a lot!! You're welcome Hope this helps	Vince and Cheryl	Not Telling	Philippines	2012-01-22 19:20:00
Philippines	K1 Visa Approved	Congratulations on your visa!! And i have 1 question,do i have to collect all the forms i need by my self or the US Embassy will get me those? You'll be given instructions on what to do. You'll download the forms at http://travel.state....forms_1342.html	Vince and Cheryl	Not Telling	Philippines	2012-01-22 00:45:00
Philippines	K1 Visa Approved	Good Deal, Congrat's to you both.. Muchos Gracias!!!	Vince and Cheryl	Not Telling	Philippines	2012-01-22 00:40:00
Philippines	K1 Visa Approved	Congratulations to You Both!!! Thank you Awesome!! Congratulations!! Super awesome!!! Yahooooo!!!!	Vince and Cheryl	Not Telling	Philippines	2012-01-22 00:37:00
Philippines	K1 Visa Approved	Congrats on getting your Visa! Wish you the best and a safe trip here! Thank you! Congrats!!!!!!!!!! Soon.... together! We can finally have a normal relationship!!! Wooot wooot So exciting! Seems like just yesterday we did the same thing. Congrats on your new journey! Thank you! God bless!	Vince and Cheryl	Not Telling	Philippines	2012-01-21 21:18:00
Philippines	K1 Visa Approved	15,400 Is for the Visa processing Fee. BPI stands for Bank of the Philippine Islands. This is the only bank accredited by the US EMBASSY, Manila	Vince and Cheryl	Not Telling	Philippines	2012-01-21 18:26:00
Philippines	K1 Visa Approved	Thank you	Vince and Cheryl	Not Telling	Philippines	2012-01-21 18:23:00
Philippines	K1 Visa Approved	Thank you. Hope my post helps other couples GOOD LUCK to ya'll	Vince and Cheryl	Not Telling	Philippines	2012-01-21 17:35:00
Philippines	K1 Visa Approved	US EMBASSY MANILA, thank you and God bless   Our K1 Fiance Visa Timeline: - July 1, 2011 - my fiance filed his petition and submitted the forms (I-129F, G-325A, Letter of Circumstances, Certificate of Naturalization and Photos) to California service center, paid $340.00.  - July 5, 2011 - received the I-797C, Notice of Action from USCIS, notified us that they have received our application - October 25, 2011 - received the I-797 Notice of Action from USCIS, stating that petition is approved - November 18, 2011 - my fiance who is the petitioner received an email from the National Visa Center notifying him that I will soon get a packet with instructions from the consular on how to apply for the K1 Visa here Manila - December 2, 2011 - received the letter from the Embassy of USA, Manila with the instructions on what I need to do - December 26, 2011 - paid P15,400 at BPI for the processing - December 28, 2011 - registered online for the Medical at St. Luke's Medical Center - December 29, 2011 - paid P9,387.50 for my Medical at St. Luke's Medical Center. Done with the 1st day of Medical and asked to come back for the immunization. - January 2, 2012 - went back to St. Luke's for my immunization and got the results.  - January 12, 2012 - scheduled my interview online at ustraveldocs.com - January 20, 2012 - Interview from 630am-1030am. VISA APPROVED   Prepare the ff: - Forms: DS156, DS156k, DS157 - 2 2x2 picture - RECEIPT OF PAYMENT ORIGINAL - APPOINTMENT CONFIRMATION LETTER - PASSPORT  - NSO BIRTH CERT ORIGINAL - NBI ORIGINAL - CERTIFICATE OF NO MARRIAGE ORIGINAL - PERSONAL COPY OF THE MEDICAL - Form I-134 Affidavit of Support - RECENT W2 and ITR of Petitioner photocopy - CERTIFICATE OF EMPLOYMENT (Petitioner) - PHOTOS, Email, proof of genuine engagement Good luck to ya'll and have a great 2012! Can't wait to start my forever with the only man I'm going to marry Love you cupcake! We deserve this! January 20, 2012 250am - woke up and couldnt go back to sleep 330am - shower 4am - dressing up 430am - left the house 515am - parked across US EMBASSY 530am - Starbucks 540am - Lined up for the 630am interview 640am - embassy tent, showed forms 156, 156k, 157, passport and receipt 650am - baggage, body screening 655am - line up to get a number at Window 2 7am - dropped appointment letter at Window 39 730am - name was called to give the forms 156, 156k and 157 receipt 830am - my number was called to Window 40 for my biometrics 930am - 1st interview with a Filipina consul. TAGALOG conversation. She had this poker face the whole time. Took 10 mins. Asked how we met, if we met in person, what my fiance's work is, asked to show pictures and got my passport. This lasted for 10 mins. 1015am - interview with an American Consul at Window 66. He looked like a really nice man. Interview lasted for 5 mins only, asked the name of my fiance, if we've met before, what he does and said YOUR VISA IS APPROVED just wait for ur number to be called again. 1025am - number was called again to Window 71. I was just informed that my VISA is approved and just to wait for it to be delivered to my home address I was praying the whole time Prayed the rosary the day before and while waiting for my number to be called. I've never been so scared in an interview, maybe because this is the only interview I dont want to fail.  Thank you Visa Journey. This site helped us a lot	Vince and Cheryl	Not Telling	Philippines	2012-01-21 17:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	K1 VISA Approved :)	Congrats!! Thank you yahooo	Vince and Cheryl	Not Telling	Philippines	2012-01-23 00:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	K1 VISA Approved :)	i made traditional engagement ceremony which i took some picture but i wonder if i present the pictures to the interview, the officer might think that it a marriage so, i need advice ItS ok. If they ask, then just tell them whats up. I probably brought 100 pictures, the consul only checked around 10 and it was good. My advice is, bring pictures of ur engagement, pictures of u travelling together, pictures of u two with friends, relatives and LABEL it with dates and location Congrats! I remember the feeling I'll never forget that day ... Congratulations! Wooot wooot Congrats!! Thank you and God bless Congrats... we so happy for you and thanks for all the info posted. It sure helps to get every bit of info shared. Happy life Bhes and Heri... You're welcome! Hope this helps good luck and God bless	Vince and Cheryl	Not Telling	Philippines	2012-01-22 19:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	K1 VISA Approved :)	Congratulations!!! So very happy for the two of you! May you have decades of happiness together with the love of your life Thanks for the kind words	Vince and Cheryl	Not Telling	Philippines	2012-01-22 19:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	K1 VISA Approved :)	So, the DS-260 isn't used (it could be embassy specific)? I'm sorry to sound lazy/ignorant, but what's the DS-157 for? When you say "RECEIPT OF PAYMENT ORIGINAL", do you mean the receipt for the $340 paid for the petition or of the $350 paid at the embassy for the visa? Paid for the Embassy - for short Lol	Vince and Cheryl	Not Telling	Philippines	2012-01-22 11:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	K1 VISA Approved :)	Congratz !!! it sounds really exciting ! I waana ask how do u make a no marriage certificate ??? secondly this i 134 affidavit of support is to b filled and signed by the petitioner right ??? For the Philippines, we can request for the Certificate of no marriage from nso or national statistics office. I-134 - yes, the petitioner needs to fill it out and sign it and send it to the one he is petitioning.	Vince and Cheryl	Not Telling	Philippines	2012-01-22 11:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	K1 VISA Approved :)	So, the DS-260 isn't used (it could be embassy specific)? I'm sorry to sound lazy/ignorant, but what's the DS-157 for? When you say "RECEIPT OF PAYMENT ORIGINAL", do you mean the receipt for the $340 paid for the petition or of the $350 paid at the embassy for the visa? Im not sure what the DS 260 is for, that was not asked from me. The best thing is to check the requirements of the US EMBASSY in your country. It will be included in the packet that they will send you. DS-157 is the supplemental non-immigrant visa application. The receipt will come from the accredted bank of the US embassy in country of the one who is being petitioned. I paid 15,400 Philippine pesos that receipt that I had to give. My fiance also paid $340 when he submitted his petition in America. Hope this helps	Vince and Cheryl	Not Telling	Philippines	2012-01-22 11:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	K1 VISA Approved :)	Congratulations Thanks Congrats! Yahooo CONGRATS !!! Maraming salamat	Vince and Cheryl	Not Telling	Philippines	2012-01-22 11:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	K1 VISA Approved :)	Congrats! You got it!!! Thanks for sharing your whole experience step-by-step this helps a lot of us who doesn't have schedule yet. You're welcome We are really happy and we want to share our achievement with ya'll. Keep the faith and continue praying. God moves in mysterious ways Good luck Congratulations: how exciting for you both! Thank you!!! Super exciting!!! Our forever starts now God is good	Vince and Cheryl	Not Telling	Philippines	2012-01-22 00:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	K1 VISA Approved :)	Hope this helps a lot of hopeful couples like us Thank you and God bless! January 20, 2012 250am - woke up and couldnt go back to sleep 330am - shower 4am - dressing up 430am - left the house 515am - parked across US EMBASSY 530am - Starbucks 540am - Lined up for the 630am interview 640am - embassy tent, showed forms 156, 156k, 157, passport and receipt 650am - baggage, body screening 655am - line up to get a number at Window 2 7am - dropped appointment letter at Window 39 730am - name was called to give the forms 156, 156k and 157 receipt 830am - my number was called to Window 40 for my biometrics 930am - 1st interview with a Filipina consul. TAGALOG conversation. She had this poker face the whole time. Took 10 mins. Asked how we met, if we met in person, what my fiance's work is, asked to show pictures and got my passport. This lasted for 10 mins. 1015am - interview with an American Consul at Window 66. He looked like a really nice man. Interview lasted for 5 mins only, asked the name of my fiance, if we've met before, what he does and said YOUR VISA IS APPROVED just wait for ur number to be called again. 1025am - number was called again to Window 71. I was just informed that my VISA is approved and just to wait for it to be delivered to my home address I was praying the whole time Prayed the rosary the day before and while waiting for my number to be called. I've never been so scared in an interview, maybe because this is the only interview I dont want to fail.  Thank you Visa Journey. This site helped us a lot	Vince and Cheryl	Not Telling	Philippines	2012-01-21 17:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	K1 VISA Approved :)	We are very happy and thankful. God is good We are truly blessed	Vince and Cheryl	Not Telling	Philippines	2012-01-21 16:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	K1 VISA Approved :)	US EMBASSY MANILA, thank you and God bless   Our K1 Fiance Visa Timeline: - July 1, 2011 - my fiance filed his petition and submitted the forms (I-129F, G-325A, Letter of Circumstances, Certificate of Naturalization and Photos) to California service center, paid $340.00.  - July 5, 2011 - received the I-797C, Notice of Action from USCIS, notified us that they have received our application - October 25, 2011 - received the I-797 Notice of Action from USCIS, stating that petition is approved - November 18, 2011 - my fiance who is the petitioner received an email from the National Visa Center notifying him that I will soon get a packet with instructions from the consular on how to apply for the K1 Visa here Manila - December 2, 2011 - received the letter from the Embassy of USA, Manila with the instructions on what I need to do - December 26, 2011 - paid P15,400 at BPI for the processing - December 28, 2011 - registered online for the Medical at St. Luke's Medical Center - December 29, 2011 - paid P9,387.50 for my Medical at St. Luke's Medical Center. Done with the 1st day of Medical and asked to come back for the immunization. - January 2, 2012 - went back to St. Luke's for my immunization and got the results.  - January 12, 2012 - scheduled my interview online at ustraveldocs.com - January 20, 2012 - Interview from 630am-1030am. VISA APPROVED   Prepare the ff: - Forms: DS156, DS156k, DS157 - 2 2x2 picture - RECEIPT OF PAYMENT ORIGINAL - APPOINTMENT CONFIRMATION LETTER - PASSPORT  - NSO BIRTH CERT ORIGINAL - NBI ORIGINAL - CERTIFICATE OF NO MARRIAGE ORIGINAL - PERSONAL COPY OF THE MEDICAL - Form I-134 Affidavit of Support - RECENT W2 and ITR of Petitioner photocopy - CERTIFICATE OF EMPLOYMENT (Petitioner) - PHOTOS, Email, proof of genuine engagement Good luck to ya'll and have a great 2012! Can't wait to start my forever with the only man I'm going to marry Love you cupcake! We deserve this!	Vince and Cheryl	Not Telling	Philippines	2012-01-21 16:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	One-way ticket or round-trip ticket?	There was a time not long ago that some of the airlines were offereing a substantial one time discount to new immigrants flying for the first time to the USA, so that might be something worth looking into. You could ask about that if it would be a benefit to you. Oh wow! Shoooot! When we got good advice here, we went searching for the most practical one way ticket. And purchased it already!!! Waaaaah, missed that one! Thanks for the info tho and hope it will help other couples too God bless!	Vince and Cheryl	Not Telling	Philippines	2012-02-03 13:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	One-way ticket or round-trip ticket?	I was lucky one way was cheap but it aldepends what country you travel from and what route if buying a RT as it's cheaper make sure you cancel the return leg even if you get no money back We got a good deal for a one way ticket to our FOREVER! Lol! We went through ORBITZ and gave us the best deal ever! Thanks	Vince and Cheryl	Not Telling	Philippines	2012-02-03 13:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	One-way ticket or round-trip ticket?	When my fiance' and I were shopping for plane tickets, it came out round-trip was cheaper than one-way, so I suggested that he get me a round-trip. It wasn't like I was planning to go back to the Philippines, it was all about price. But even to that fact, he still chose to buy me a one-way. If it made him more comfortable, then so be it Haha. Sounds familiar. We did the same thing, discussed and he ended up purhasing a one-way ticket. Thank you all for sharing!!! Super big help!!!	Vince and Cheryl	Not Telling	Philippines	2012-02-03 13:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	One-way ticket or round-trip ticket?	Air Berlin is 1/2 the price for a one-way sop we used that out of the UK. You really learn airlines and flight options at this time! Air-berlin ... We'll check if we have it here. We'll definitely check it! Thanks much God bless!!! Ya, I try to avoid those multiple layer flight like the plague. Multiple layer? Meaning, multiple stop overs? That right?	Vince and Cheryl	Not Telling	Philippines	2012-02-02 12:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	One-way ticket or round-trip ticket?	Keep in mind that you will not be using the return flight. You are just playing the game the airlines use in order to get as cheap of a ticket as possible. Should you opt for a RT, just remember to cancel the return leg before its scheduled departure otherwise there is a slight chance it will bite you should the airline sell the seat and not change the name. USCIS has accussed others of leaving the country and the burden of proof is always on you to prove USCIS wrong. There were a couple of threads on VJ about this issue. Good luck, Dave Ohhh my. Now, you got me thinking. Hmmm. Thanks. We'll definitely put this into consideration. We are on the route in getting a one-way ticket God bless you and appreciated your advice! Maraming salamat! fiance is comeing to you... get cheapest fight.. 1 or round.. she ain't going back anyways... so it don't matter.. LOL!	Vince and Cheryl	Not Telling	Philippines	2012-02-02 12:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	One-way ticket or round-trip ticket?	I used delta over the phoen and it was cheaper than any of the flights online. Plus it was only one stop before she got here. Ok. We'll definitely inquire Thanks!!!	Vince and Cheryl	Not Telling	Philippines	2012-02-02 12:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	One-way ticket or round-trip ticket?	you should go for return ticket with one year time and option to have flexible date of return. That will save lots of money. Oh, thats possible?! That'll be awesome!!! Flexible return flight sounds good Thanks for ur advice Appreciated big time!!! God bless	Vince and Cheryl	Not Telling	Philippines	2012-02-02 09:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	One-way ticket or round-trip ticket?	round trip is cheaper. We bought one way ticket going to US for the first time. I just bought a round trip ticket going back to the Philippines on 3rd week of Feb up to 2nd week of July. That's less than 5 months. Thanks for sharing. I think thats what we're going to do. Get one-way now and just get a round trip for our christmas vacay here in Manila.	Vince and Cheryl	Not Telling	Philippines	2012-02-02 03:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	One-way ticket or round-trip ticket?	Actually, I am thinking of the same thing. Not because I doubt my love and relationship with my fiancee. It is the least thing I could ever imagine. Since my interview is up this Feb, I am thinking I might get return tickets as they are cheaper, should we (me and my fiancee) go back and visit folks in the P. I. One way is like 800 dollars and when two-way it's round 1.200, 1,300 USD. So, which way to go? Totally on the same boat!!! Anyway, we have decided to just purchase the one-way ticket since its correct that we do not know how long AOS will take. We'll Just purchase another round trip for our Christmas vacay here in Manila. Checked the fairs and two-way costs around $1500-$1700 economy and one-way is from $980-$1200 Id say, one-way is the best route we got some pretty good advice here Thanks VJ members!!! Huge help!!! Appreciated big time Wooot wooot!	Vince and Cheryl	Not Telling	Philippines	2012-02-02 03:12:00