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PhilippinesMy Interview Experience
QUOTE (beauty2783 @ May 12 2008, 09:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Francis_Rohan!

Thank you for posting your interview experience here in vj. I appreciate how detailed it is. Certainly helps me picture out what the whole experience is going to be like. THank you and congratulations on being approved! Good luck to delivering your baby soon!


QUOTE (Francis Rohan @ May 12 2008, 03:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just wanna share my interview experience this morning..

I woke up around 5 am to prepare for my 7:30 interview, left the house by 6:30, arrived at the embassy before 7 am.
When I arrived at the embassy people are already falling inline so I hurriedly went to k1 line.
I think it doesn't matter if you arrived early or just before your interview time as long as you're not late..hahaha
The guard asked me of my interview confirmation, i thought it is the email that the embassy has sent me but he's looking for the letter that the embassy sent with your case number and an id...but you also need to bring your appointment letter.
Went straight to Gate2, one by one you have to pass by the metal detector and put your things at the xray machine...got no problem at all as I don't have any gadgets. After the xray, you have to go out and turn left to go to the immigrant section. I thought k1 visa are non-immigrant but there's no one in that room so i went inside the immigrant section room where there are lots of people. (Also asked the guard if i'm in the right room)
The room was also full so I just sit near the seafearer's section, waited for my turn to get the ticket number...
While waiting for the guard's instruction, a lady came and told us to prepare the ds forms and make sure to fill them out correctly and completely.
As she said, if you leave some numbers blank it's like hiding something from them..so if a question is not applicable to you..just put N/A.
Also in DS-156K, which is under "DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE"..she said fill it with your fiance's name and sign it while waiting.
When the guard asked for those who are on 7:30 schedule to fall in line at the ticket booth..i hurriedly went there..gave them all the DS forms: 2 DS-156, 2 DS-157, 1 form from the bank, 1 DS-156k, and my appointment letter.
I was asked how far my pregnancy is. Then she told me to sit down and wait for my name to be called for fingerscanning. that's STEP 1.

STEP 2: Finger Scanning
You should be attentive while waiting for your name to be called..around 8:20 my name was called for fingerscanning at window 33.
It was fast and easy as the lady who's assisting is nice and smiling so it didn't last for 5 minutes that's including waiting for your turn and the finger scanning itself.

Sit back again and wait for your number...

STEP 3: Pre-screener
My number was called at 8:40 am at window 25, the prescreener is a nice lady..she's accomodating and smiling..
She asked for my:
1. NBI
2. NSO BC
3. NSO Cenomar
4. Affidavit of Support
5. Pictures
(She didn't asked for emails, letters, or any other evidence, maybe she thought my being pregnant is enough evidence at all tongue.gif )
Here are the questions she asked:
1. Is the father of your baby the petitioner? I said yes (obviously)
2. How did you met?
3. What's the job of your fiance?
4. When are you due?
5. How many times did he visited? For how long?
After that she said, just sit back and wait for ur number to be called again...
I think it just lasted for 5 minutes only.

STEP 4: Consul Interview
My number was called at exactly 9 am at window 32..
But I needed to wait outside because there's still an interviewee inside..
I waited till 9:20, while waiting I thought I will have to take that long to finish the interview..got nervous again..hahaha
So here it goes..
Went inside, i thought the consul was a little bit far from the door but then just when you entered the door there's 2 chairs in each side then it's the consul's window already..He said Good morning and i replied back..didn't take a sit until he told me to do so..
He looked like a nice american guy..maybe in his late 20's..a little chubby....he looked nice.
Here are the questions he asked me:
1. Who is the father of your baby?
2. How did you met him?
3. What is he doing?
4. What I'm i doing?
5. When are you due?
- at this part he was like counting the months and then asked his collegue about how long is the validity of the visa...so he said it's 6 months then he's like..oh ok i think you can still make it..just make sure you get the baby's NSO BC as soon as you deliver so that you won't have any problem if you wanted him to be with you when you leave..as I know that it will take 3 months to get an NSO BC..I told him it's just 2 weeks to 1 month..and he said ok
then he paused and enhale deeply...and typed something in his computer..while he's doing this I can't help but notice how his stroking the keyboard..(hmn..i don't want to think he's a gay..hahaha..) after typing something..then checking back the documents..he said..OK, you're approved! Just wait outside and wait for your name to be called..Goodluck for your baby!!! I said thank you! and i gave him a big smile. biggrin.gif

As I walk going outside the consul's room..i'm like floating in happiness..thanking GOD for the gift he's given.. kicking.gif
While waiting for my name to be called..i could feel baby Rohan kicking inside me..maybe he's happy that we're approved..and i know that he's my lucky charm!!!

Then my name was called at window 38, this is the releasing window..he gave my pictures back..gave me pink slip..then asked me on how far im i..then suggested that i should get a boarding pass for baby before leaving the country. I thanked him and went to the delbros area.

At delbros, i filled out a form for the delivery of my visa..then paid 250 pesos..then went out the embassy..

NOTES:
I wasn't asked for my baptismal..letters, emails..and document verification..I think it's because i paid last March 25 and it's enough for them to verify my documents.

I also saw SHAPE at the embassy..it's just that we have to be separated because she's on k3..but did saw her just after my consul interview.

good.gif I WANT TO THANK YOU ALL..FOR THE INFO'S THAT YOU'VE POSTED...IT MADE MY JOURNEY EASIER!!
GOODLUCK TO THOSE WITH UPCOMING INTERVIEW!!!



No prob beauty..i know you'll get approved also..
goodluck
clarabelNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-12 08:18:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMY INTERVIEW DETAILS!
Congratulations!! Wow finally, the waiting is over.. good.gif
Michael and JoyceFemalePhilippines2009-04-14 22:25:00
Asia: SouthFiancée is coming on the 28th what should he bring
QUOTE (dagnytaggart @ Apr 12 2009, 09:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all. My fiancée is going to be coming here from India on the 28th. We have been trying to figure out what he should bring with him that he can't get here in the states. The only thing we can really think of is a pressure cooker. Can anyone give me any ideas on what else he should bring?



Indian spices are superb and their pita is the best..tell your fiancee to bring something that will show their cultures e.g. paintings
Michael and JoyceFemalePhilippines4/14/2009 3:11
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F question
QUOTE (ghosttridder @ Apr 22 2009, 01:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
for my k3 i have an expiration date on my approved uscis I129F petition. Does anyone know what this is all about?



It just means that you have to complete all necessary requirments to get much the awaited visa on or before the due date..

Keep on working..Good luck!!
Michael and JoyceFemalePhilippines2009-04-22 04:29:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCurrent Status: Approval notice sent.
QUOTE (sjr09 @ Apr 22 2009, 11:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well we just got our approval for I-129f and I-130 NOA2 kicking.gif Wow! I wish the best to all of you on your journey.



Congratulations! kicking.gif kicking.gif
Michael and JoyceFemalePhilippines2009-04-21 22:16:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionFinal Check before sending documents to Fiancee
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Mar 28 2009, 12:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Mary and Jeff @ Mar 26 2009, 10:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just so you know, I went through the guides, and forums and I am right now 99.8% comfortable sending the package off now... I just want to be 99.99999% sure laughing.gif

Here is a list of what I am about to send... if you realize i am missing something, please speak up! smile.gif


1. Envelope containing a copy of the entire I-129F Package sent to the USCIS
2. I-134 & supporting info
    I-134 Form (Signed and Dated)
    Letter from Employer
    Last 3 months of bi-weekly paychecks
    W2's (2008, 2007, 2006)
    Tax Returns (not signed as they were filed electronically ((*any issue here???) blink.gif
    Bank Statements (Showing balance in checking account, as well as my mortgage, and I included a recent statement as well)
    Property Tax Statement (showing value of home)
Michael and JoyceFemalePhilippines2009-04-17 03:54:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionIs Good Friday a Govn't holiday?
QUOTE (jasminelily @ Apr 10 2009, 09:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I know it sounds stupid, but is good Friday a government holiday?

If they're off today, chances are this Friday won't be too good for us. crying.gif



Philippines is on holiday during good friday. innocent.gif
Michael and JoyceFemalePhilippines2009-04-10 21:20:00