Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Letter From Parents	QUOTE (JAPrincess @ Apr 13 2009, 08:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (uscandual @ Apr 12 2009, 05:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (JAPrincess @ Apr 12 2009, 07:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I was reading somewhere that it can be helpful to have a letter from your family members supporting and acknowledging your relationship. Is there perhaps a sample letter for this? If not, what specific information should such a letter include? Thanks in advance for any information or ideas. You were reading "somewhere". Where? On this site? I've never seen such a thing. Then again, perhaps it could be helpful if we knew what you wanted to achieve. You don't indicate what visa you are trying to get, or if you are adjusting status or removing conditions, or what??? You have no timeline. You don't indicate anything about yourself or your goals, only a very vague question. Assuming that what you want is to demonstrate proof of bona fide relationship in the quest for a relationship based visa petition or AOS, then I've never heard of an outsider's letter (parent, boss, teacher, priest, whatever) as being relevant. I don't think it can hurt, but that's about all that can be said. Rather than waste time on that, read the Guides, and follow the instructions therein. alrighty then I am filing for a K1 Visa, I thought I was posting under the K1 Visa area? I have read the guides throughly. I am in the process of completing the I-129F. I have no timeline because I have not filed yet. I have seen on a few sites that a letter from a relative could be helpful... here is one of them: http://www.immihelp.com/visas/kvisa/fiance-visa-petition.html It does not give an example letter or any information on what the letter should include, so I thought I would ask the helpful people of VJ I understand it is not necessary, however I believe it could be helpful. Yes, it may not be necessary but can be very helpful. This might be a possible proof of ongoing relationship. It doesnt hurt to exert a little effort. Good luck!	Michael and Joyce	Female	Philippines	2009-04-13 04:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Im getting impatient!	QUOTE (uscandual @ Apr 15 2009, 02:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (picasso_760 @ Apr 14 2009, 01:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I just set an appointment with a local office in san bernardino. Hopefully it'll help. Was your check cashed? If it was - you should be in the system, and should be able to get your file number from the back of the check (I say "Should" because our case number was NOT on the back of the check). Did you send it via a tracking service at USPS, or parcel service like Fedex or UPS? If so, verify if it was delivered by the tracking code. If you sent it regular mail and your check wasn't cashed, I'd suggest just wait a bit longer. It may have been delayed in the mail. Right, very well said.. You have to extend some more patience ..Good luck!	Michael and Joyce	Female	Philippines	2009-04-15 03:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	wrong middle name	QUOTE (mhaze @ Apr 16 2009, 04:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i was browsing through my passport and the visa, i suddenly noticed that my fiance's middle name is incorrect.. it should be LEE but they put it there LLE.. how long does it take to get the corrected visa? thank you Try calling USEM for a precise answer. Good luck!	Michael and Joyce	Female	Philippines	2009-04-16 03:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	just starting our journey K1	QUOTE (KirkandJane @ Mar 30 2009, 07:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks everyone Yes I am confused with all this..lol....we are getting married here in the US. I will be sending the I-129F next week. As far as getting her passport, wouldnt it be good that she goes and gets it now??? Or would it better to wait and get it when she gets notification of her interview, or does it matter? I have filled out the I-129F, but I need to read more on this site to make sure Im doing everything correctly, then I will send the paperwork in. Sorry if I sound confused, but being a perfectionist, Im afraid Im gonna miss something and screw this all up. OK.....off to read some more. Thanks again everyone Kirk Hello! This will be long and tiring journey and it will be very helpful to your journey that you start working with the requirements to avoid cramming when the interview date comes. So compile all necessary documents needed e.g. passport, cenomar, nso birth certificate Good luck!	Michael and Joyce	Female	Philippines	2009-04-16 21:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Paranoid — Please doublecheck photo	QUOTE (Osiris @ Apr 20 2009, 01:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi — I'm finalizing my K1 packet and when my finance and I went to get passport photos taken, they cropped it funny so it was 1x2" instead of 2" x 2". So I recropped the file he included on CD along with the printed photos and came up with this. I believe it meets UCIS's requirements, but could someone please double check me so I don't commit a time-wasting mistake?  passport.jpg   34.32KB   26 downloads Thanks. Toavoid any incovenience in the future, please check the following site: http://travel.state....de 10-01-04.pdf Good luck!!	Michael and Joyce	Female	Philippines	2009-04-20 02:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Possible denial in K	QUOTE (Candy_Vince @ Apr 15 2009, 11:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> An additional requirement i guess, my 2x2 photo I think you should not be afraid of denial. If you arranged your I-129 package carefully and youre filing in good faith then theres no need to worry. RFE is needed sometimes but you need not to worry as long as you send them what they are asking from you. Aprroval just takes time but im sure youll receive yours very soon. Just keep the faith! Good luck!	Michael and Joyce	Female	Philippines	2009-04-15 03:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	G-325A	QUOTE (jfrase @ Aug 6 2009, 03:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi. First of all... I want to say that this site and this board are a Godsend. Now onto my question. I keep seeing that the 325A form needs to have all FOUR pages filled out and signed. I seem to remember four identical pages before when looking at it... but now when I download the form it only shows one page. Has there been a recent change to where only one page is required?... or am I simply doing something wrong? And a prefatory thanks to anyone who can help. Its the newest version as of June 12, 2009 (i think). Please look at the upper right portion of the forms and you will notice the validity of dates. Compare it. The 4-page form still valid as long as you submitted it before the revision date. Hence, please read the instructions before you fill it up. Good luck!	Michael and Joyce	Female	Philippines	2009-08-05 14:15:00
Philippines	My Interview Experience	Thank you so much!!!! God is so good..all the time	clarabel	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-12 07:03:00
Philippines	My Interview Experience	thank you sally, cas and ikhing.. goodluck to you also	clarabel	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-12 04:14:00
Philippines	My Interview Experience	Thank you All!!! Wish you all goodluck!!! yah, my next prayer is to have a safe delivery... i'll be due on june 27	clarabel	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-12 03:31:00
Philippines	My Interview Experience	QUOTE (RyaNRiza @ May 12 2008, 04:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> CONGRATULATIONS dear!!! It feels great to hear good news like this God is great Thank you RyaNRiza.. goodluck to you also!!! yes God is GREAT!!! all the time	clarabel	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-12 03:09:00
Philippines	My Interview Experience	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 ) 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. As I walk going outside the consul's room..i'm like floating in happiness..thanking GOD for the gift he's given.. 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. 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!!!	clarabel	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-12 02:58:00
Philippines	Received a text message from Delbros	thank you all!!! elar14, allrightsreserved,o0opinko0o, envy me, jego ryu, roserick, shape, lostgurl18 and ronin.. i'm really happy that my visa is on its way... next process will be my baby's delivery ..hahahaha i know it will be tough..ill just have to pray hard so i will have a safe delivery.. Goodluck to us all!!! QUOTE (SJ @ May 15 2008, 08:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> congratulations to your visa and specially to your little one thanks SJ!!	clarabel	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-14 19:37:00
Philippines	Received a text message from Delbros	QUOTE (Roserick @ May 15 2008, 01:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (lostGurl18 @ May 14 2008, 01:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (SHAPE OF MY HEART @ May 14 2008, 12:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congratulations Rohan. congratulations isn't it possible for you to give birth in US instead? I think she's due on June.. That's next month.. The max for a preggy woman to fly is 7 months.. Higher than that they won't let her fly.. Yes, i'm due in june 27..so they won't allow me to fly. But it's ok, it will give me enough quality time with my family and have to process baby's crba/passport here before we leave in sept. QUOTE (o0pink0o @ May 14 2008, 10:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> YEHEY! i so wish ull get it tom ,. btw, dya already know the gender of your baby? hehe i'm just curious hehe PiNk Thank you! It's a boy!!! that's why we're naming him "Francis Rohan" goodluck to you also QUOTE (elar14 @ May 14 2008, 10:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Francis Rohan @ May 14 2008, 08:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Just received a text from Delbros at exactly 9:49 pm tonight. "Delbros Delivers! Delivery for MNL# starts tomorrow up to the next 2 days! U must leave a valid ID & a signed authorization letter or a 1 wk delay will ensue. yehey!!! my visa will be here soon..but then i need to wait for my baby's delivery in june. It's ok though.. Goodluck to all other may 12 interviewees your visa will arrived soon!!! woohoo congrats!!!! God Delivers!!! Thanks elar14	clarabel	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-14 19:32:00
Philippines	Received a text message from Delbros	Just received a text from Delbros at exactly 9:49 pm tonight. "Delbros Delivers! Delivery for MNL# starts tomorrow up to the next 2 days! U must leave a valid ID & a signed authorization letter or a 1 wk delay will ensue. yehey!!! my visa will be here soon..but then i need to wait for my baby's delivery in june. It's ok though.. Goodluck to all other may 12 interviewees your visa will arrived soon!!!	clarabel	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-14 08:54:00
Philippines	Question???plz help	QUOTE (SHAPE OF MY HEART @ May 15 2008, 02:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi Jego, Yes you can pay it as early as now because you already have the MNL case number. Shape I agree!	clarabel	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-15 01:57:00
Philippines	getting an embassy interview date at USEM	QUOTE (polar77 @ May 16 2008, 06:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello everyone...So once I receive a date for my fiancees embassy interview in Manila how will we go about getting a date for the medical exam?? Can you just walk into St. Lukes and get the medical once you get an embassy interview date? Thanks for any info hi polar77, yes you can just do walk in at St. Lukes at least 1 week before your interview.	clarabel	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-16 05:51:00
Philippines	Got MNL Case Number today!!!	congrats!!!	clarabel	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-15 02:20:00
Philippines	VISAS ON THE WAY!!	congrats!!!	clarabel	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-16 05:40:00
Philippines	My Fiancee recieve txt last night too from Delbros..visa about to be delivered! Yahoo!	Congrats Joe&Gie!!!	clarabel	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-14 19:54:00
Philippines	Got my visa!!!!	QUOTE (kitty loves moudi @ May 16 2008, 02:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congratulations !! thank u kitty	clarabel	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-16 01:28:00
Philippines	Got my visa!!!!	thank u all!!!	clarabel	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-15 22:35:00
Philippines	Got my visa!!!!	QUOTE (beauty2783 @ May 15 2008, 06:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Francis Rohan @ May 15 2008, 12:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> yehey!!! I just got my visa this very moment!!!! im so happy.. the other guys from may 12 will be receiving it too!!! Hi Francis_Rohan! Congratulations on finally getting your visa! Wow, that was really fast. I thought it would take about 10 working days before the visa arrives? I hope I will pass my interview too and get my visa quickly. Congratulations again! thanks beauty..don't worry you will pass it! QUOTE (dora2X @ May 15 2008, 06:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> wow... that was fast.. god is good!! congratulation and good luck to your upcoming cute baby!! thanks dora ..yes god is good all the time	clarabel	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-15 06:46:00
Philippines	Got my visa!!!!	QUOTE (ronin6280 @ May 15 2008, 05:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> WOW!!!! CONGRATULATIONS ON RECEIVING YOUR VISA SO SOON!!! BEST WISHES AND GOOD LUCK TO YOU!! thanks u too ronin..	clarabel	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-15 04:56:00
Philippines	Got my visa!!!!	QUOTE (jackielibera @ May 15 2008, 05:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Francis Rohan @ May 15 2008, 12:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> yehey!!! I just got my visa this very moment!!!! im so happy.. the other guys from may 12 will be receiving it too!!! Congrats!!!!! did you pay for Document verification? And when did you pay? Because me i have my interview last May 14,2008.... hope i will get mine too... God bless!!!! thanks jackielibera, i paid it last march 25 QUOTE (AJ Litt @ May 15 2008, 05:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congratulations!!! thank u	clarabel	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-15 04:53:00
Philippines	Got my visa!!!!	salamat po sa lahat!!! madamo gid nga salamat..(ilonggo) hahahaha	clarabel	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-15 02:03:00
Philippines	Got my visa!!!!	QUOTE (o0pink0o @ May 15 2008, 01:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> YEHEY!!! congrats and hope ull have safe delivery soon PiNk Thanks pink!!! Goodluck to you also	clarabel	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-15 00:21:00
Philippines	Got my visa!!!!	QUOTE (SHAPE OF MY HEART @ May 15 2008, 01:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congratulations Rohan for visa and for giving birth very soon. yay!! thanks shape!!! your's is on its way na rin!!!	clarabel	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-15 00:15:00
Philippines	Got my visa!!!!	Thank you so much!!! yah that was fast, i thought it would take a week..probably because i'm just from makati. hmn..just wondering about my visa's validity date: issued May 13 valid until Oct. 23 i thought visa is 6 months valid? that's less than 6 months ..hahahaha it's ok, i just hope we will be able to finish everything including baby's crba and passport before my visa expires.. Goodluck to all!!!	clarabel	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-14 23:58:00
Philippines	Got my visa!!!!	yehey!!! I just got my visa this very moment!!!! im so happy.. the other guys from may 12 will be receiving it too!!!	clarabel	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-14 23:41:00
Philippines	DS Forms	QUOTE (RyaNRiza @ May 15 2008, 03:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have printed all DS forms and will fill up the dates manually. What dates did you put in your DS Forms? Is it ok to put the date before the interview day or should be a week before? -Riza I put my interview date. I think it doesn't matter as long as it's current.	clarabel	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-15 02:12:00
Philippines	VJ family I Need prayers again...	ill say congrats already	clarabel	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-18 21:08:00
Philippines	Please offer your prayers	i will include them in my prayers.. God is good and He'll do miracles.	clarabel	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-15 22:59:00
Philippines	MY VISA IS ON ITS WAY!!! WOOPEE!!!	congratulations!!!	clarabel	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-15 21:16:00
Philippines	Jocelyn is Pregnant!	congrats!!!! baby's are always a blessing	clarabel	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-16 19:29:00
Philippines	a survey on timeframe...	Date of payment: March 25 Forwarded to NSO: April 14 Interview: May 12 Visa: Waiting	clarabel	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-12 04:10:00
Philippines	Is this how it works???	QUOTE (Rodge & Ninfa @ May 20 2008, 08:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello everybody!!! My fiance has just called minutes ago to Manila US Embassy inquiring if our papers are already there. He got an answer Yes but when he asked of my interview appointment the guy told him that I am not qualify yet because they will have to review it first. He was instructed to call again after 2 weeks for the interview appointment. Is this how it works guys? Just asking some idea. Thanks!!! Good luck everybody!!! Ninfa As far as i could remember, my fiance called DOS first and inquire about our appointment, but they just said we're documentarily qualified..and after 2 days i called the us embassy manila to have my appointment using their call center. If you also have received a letter from the us embassy manila with ur case number on it..and stating that you can call the embassy for an appointment then you're ready to go.. That's just my experience. Goodluck ninfa!	clarabel	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-19 20:46:00
Philippines	Visa validity	QUOTE (envy_me @ May 20 2008, 09:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> il compare when i get my visa na.. congrats!	clarabel	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-19 20:58:00
Philippines	Visa validity	Hi Guys! Just want to share this info about my visa validity.. I thought visa is valid for 6 months and will be issued on the day you were approved. But, i've noticed mine was issued may 14 (had my interview may 12) and valid til oct 23 only. And i remember i had my medical last april 23..so when i count from there to oct 23 it's exactly 6 months.. Just courious if you guys have the same validity. Thanks!	clarabel	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-19 20:51:00
Philippines	My baby will be born soon! His father is a US citizen.	I'll be doing the same this june after I give birth to baby Rohan, the only difference is that i already have my k1 visa and it's only valid till oct 23. First thing i'll have to do is to get baby his NSO BC, then after that order forms from Fedex and have them pick it up and wait for the interview appointment..i'm just hoping it won't take that long..	clarabel	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-20 19:10:00