Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Lifting of Conditions in Residency - do I need AOS?	Hello! I am about to apply for my permanent residency / request for the conditions of residency to be lifted before my 2nd anniversary on Oct 7, 2012. I am checking at the USCIS website and I found out that I only need to fill up one form - the I-751 and attach all supporting documents within the first 90 days before 2nd anniversary. I thought the whole time I need to present an AOS and show documents for income requirement and stuff like that. I searched the whole VISA JOURNEY website and other immigration forums but I did not find anything about showing AOS. I just want to ask here and confirm with those who have gone through this process - Can you verify for me that I do not need to submit an AOS form and provide documentation of income requirements? Thanks in advance! Chrissie H	The_Hot_Herrons	Female	Philippines	2012-05-21 11:35:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	ROC Approved! (filed July 2012)	Thanks! Visit me at my blog Herron Sweet Home Edited by The_Hot_Herrons, 19 April 2013 - 10:35 AM.	The_Hot_Herrons	Female	Philippines	2013-04-19 10:33:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	ROC Approved! (filed July 2012)	I finally got my approval for ROC last April 11 and I got my new 10 year IR1 GC today in the mail, wootwoot! my 2 year condition ended Oct 10, 2012 and I filed last July 10, 2012 at the VT center. It may have taken more than 8 months but I am just glad that I was not issued an RFE, it went by real smoothly. Thank you so much to all you great folks here at Visa Journey who helped help countercheck all the documents that I submitted last July 2012 and for all the guidance and great information on how to go through this process with ease. All the best for those who are filing and those waiting for their approval as well!	The_Hot_Herrons	Female	Philippines	2013-04-18 23:11:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	I-751 July 2012 filers	By the way, these are the dates / milestones for me. Hope you can help update my timeline in the table below I filed in VT service center. Thanks!! VJName........... .Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date.....Biometrics.....Approved.....GC Received The_Hot_Herrons...........07/10/12........07/13/12.....08/15/12.......04/10/13.....04/18/13...	The_Hot_Herrons	Female	Philippines	2013-04-19 14:44:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	I-751 July 2012 filers	I got my 10 year IR 1 GC yesterday in the mail April 18, 2013. I filed last July 10, 2013! Thanks to visajourney for all the great information, the process is so smooth and easy (although it took a long time to get the approval). By the way, my timeline is updated but I am not sure how to place my name on the list below. Can someone help me please? Thanks!!! Chrissie H. http://herronsweethome.blogspot.com/	The_Hot_Herrons	Female	Philippines	2013-04-19 14:32:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	I-751 July 2012 filers	. Edited by The_Hot_Herrons, 19 April 2013 - 02:34 PM.	The_Hot_Herrons	Female	Philippines	2013-04-19 14:24:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	K1 Visa approves in UAE	Currently, we are processing our petition and waiting for the NOA2. I put the US General Consulate in Abu Dhabi UAE to process my visa application once the petition is approved as I am presently residing and working here. My concern is that when I get the approval of my visa, I want to go home to the Philippines to see my family and will start my journey from there going to the USA (i.e. Philippines to USA). Can I do that or do I have to return to UAE and will start my journey? Another thing, can I start my vaccination even if there's no assurance when our petition gets approve? Will physicians entertain mw even without any doctor's appointment? I'm asking this because I've read that vaccinations are needed for AOS processing. Is this correct? I highly appreciate your feedback/s if there's such rule like that. Thanking you in advance. Hi! This is also my dilemma right now. Going home to PI and then travel from PI to US once visa is approved. Knowing PI airport regulations/staffs being so strict, im afraid there will be problem going out of PI. As to the vaccinations, my family can't find any of my vaccination history so im planning to have a blood titer test here before the approval or the medical just to check all the immunizations i received. In that case, i can present a history or proof to the medical examiner that i received or that i am immune to the vaccines required. Goodluck to you!	soontobe	Female	Philippines	2011-01-18 06:02:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	uscis website is not working???	Maintainance... http://www.uscis.gov...000082ca60aRCRD	soontobe	Female	Philippines	2011-02-06 04:49:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Passport	She should renew her passport because she won't be allowed to travel with an expired passport. Her old/expired passport will be returned to her, she can keep it.	apple21	Female	Philippines	2012-10-06 20:46:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Bringing children during interview at Manila US embassy	you and your 11yo son should be there on the interview. you don't need to bring your baby. good luck.	apple21	Female	Philippines	2012-10-08 00:37:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	St Lukes Medical Clinic - Manila, Philippines	I agree, SLEC should do something about the way they get things done. They should also upgrade to a more spacious building. Considering the payment they charge for each applicant, they should be able to provide above average service. I was so stressed out when me, my husband and our 3 kids went there last year. They have no numerical queing system so you've got to listen very carefully if you don't want to miss your turn. I was the one who spoke with the doctor for our 2 kids, while my husband and our eldest son went to another room for the physical exam. On the other hand, the staff and doctors were nice to my kids.	apple21	Female	Philippines	2012-11-12 01:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	USA Embassy Ignoring us	Is there an Iranian Embassy in the United States? If yes, maybe they can help you with this.	apple21	Female	Philippines	2012-11-15 23:51:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	embassy vs dos	As far as I know, it is the Embassy's responsibility to print out the visa, attach it to the passport and mail it to the beneficiary. It is best to contact the US Embassy directly if you want specific answers to your case. Good luck.	apple21	Female	Philippines	2012-12-07 22:22:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	help me for tracking info	I hope this can help: http://newdelhi.usem...ier_system.html	apple21	Female	Philippines	2012-12-12 03:03:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Administrative Processing	Okay. I had interview this morning. Everything went good. They kept my fiance' visa. The lady lady was nice, but gave us a paper stayting that we are in mandatory AP. I would think its an approval. Not yet. After AP, they will determine if you're approved or not.	apple21	Female	Philippines	2013-03-05 01:03:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Administrative Review for a revoked application	Anyway, you can check your case status here: http://manila.usemba...rocessing2.html	apple21	Female	Philippines	2013-03-11 01:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Administrative Review for a revoked application	My mom is the one applying for visa. I think its k-2? Its a spouse,me and 2 minors. And I was given a form for the military that when I arrived in the US, I should immediately email it to the post office. PNR Management is an accounting firm which manage the accounts on Sela Health Care which the attorney applied for a working certificate for my mom. sorry for my english, I'm not that fluent. My mom didn't applied for a working visa on PNR Management, my mom applied for a working visa named Sela Health Care which the one distributing the salaries is PNR Management. You know who PNR Management is. Why didn't your mom explain this to the consul?	apple21	Female	Philippines	2013-03-11 01:07:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Administrative Review for a revoked application	Has your mom ever applied for a work visa for a company called PNR Management?	apple21	Female	Philippines	2013-03-11 00:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Administrative Processing	You can check the case status here:  http://manila.usemba...ine-check2.html	apple21	Female	Philippines	2013-05-09 21:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	how to dress for interview??	It wouldn't hurt to dress up a bit.  Smart casual attire will do or anything that you would normally wear on a job interview.   Good luck.	apple21	Female	Philippines	2013-05-14 00:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	visa pocket summary/labels	You should NOT detach the immigrant data summary sheet from the envelope.  Bring it back to the embassy so they can attach it again.  DO NOT tamper with the packet.	apple21	Female	Philippines	2013-05-15 20:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Interview Scheduled!! =)	by the way, Is there a fee at the interview? anything to pay? anyone knows? thanks   There's no fee to pay at the embassy.   After your wife receives her visa and the visa packet, you should pay the new immigrant fee of $165 BEFORE she flies to the US.  Instructions on how to pay will be included in the visa packet.   Source:  http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD	apple21	Female	Philippines	2013-04-28 00:04:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Denied - what to do next	So,  from what i read elsewhere this has happened to other people.  The process is something like this...   1. The first application is made,  Your fiancee can upfront provide this info, if there was really a 1st K1 filed on her behalf. 2. The couple breaks up,  the fiancee does not turn up for the interview  This one too. 3. The petitioner does not withdraw the application.   4. Time passes, 5. The 2nd petitioner applies for the original beneficiary,   6.  The application is approved by USCIS,  sent to the embassy 7.  The Embassy denies the application stating 221(g)+Other "Multiple petitions",  Once you have the answer to #1, you can address this. 8.  The embassy returns the application to the USCIS district director that approved the most recent petition 9.  The original petition is reevaluated and denied 10. The new petition is approved and sent back to the embassy.     Good luck. Edited by apple21, 20 May 2013 - 10:42 PM.	apple21	Female	Philippines	2013-05-20 22:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy	You are well aware of our red flags . Wouldn't providing such evidence be beneficial in our case ? To bolster the bona fied relationship ? I understand it's best not to say anything unless asked . I get that , but I do not want to sit there and take a possible denial without the chance to show more . If we can tell by the way the CO acts and says things , perhaps then I can just submit the extra evidence . I just want to know we will have that chance to provide such evidence before a denial is issued .   Red flags or not, my advice is the same.  You can bring whatever and how much evidence you see fit.  If you want a smooth interview go with the consul's flow.  Don't jump ahead coz you don't want to piss the consul off.  Acting like a guilty criminal (when you're not) is going to raise unnecessary suspicions to you and your fiancee.  Just keep a cool and level head.	apple21	Female	Philippines	2013-06-19 22:16:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy	You only give what they ask, when they ask for it.  You don't volunteer info or evidence.   Upon entry to the Embassy, you will need to show your US passport.	apple21	Female	Philippines	2013-06-19 21:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	I'm thoroughly dejected.	Why?	apple21	Female	Philippines	2013-06-24 00:21:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	K 1 Fiancee Interview	The initial pre-screeners are Filipino.  The final interviewer and the one who will approve/deny the visa are the American consuls.	apple21	Female	Philippines	2013-07-01 20:09:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Derivative Beneficiary	Thank you for your reply, apple21!    So, are the derivatives interviewed separately from the prinicpal beneficiary?   No, they will be interviewed together.	apple21	Female	Philippines	2013-08-06 21:27:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Derivative Beneficiary	Yes.  The principal applicant and derivatives (regardless of age) must be physically present at the consular interview.  They will also undergo mandatory medical examination prior to the interview.	apple21	Female	Philippines	2013-08-06 21:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	STRESS	What did the consul say after your interview?  Approved? AP?	apple21	Female	Philippines	2013-08-09 00:27:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Down syndrome	I'm sorry about your baby.    If you have a good paying job then there's really nothing to worry about.     All the best. Edited by apple21, 11 August 2013 - 04:11 AM.	apple21	Female	Philippines	2013-08-11 04:10:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Down syndrome	No, it won't be a problem as far as the medical exam and interview are concerned.   I think what you need to be concerned about are the amount of special child care and education costs in the US.	apple21	Female	Philippines	2013-08-11 03:26:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	integral part what is that mean	.. deleted .. Edited by apple21, 18 September 2013 - 06:41 AM.	apple21	Female	Philippines	2013-09-18 06:40:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Does the Embassy Normally Call Beneficiary?	Yes, there are instances when the embassy calls the applicants.   My husband experienced receiving a call from the US Embassy Manila when they had to re-schedule his interview date because of bad weather.	apple21	Female	Philippines	2013-09-22 01:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Interview Tuesday - Need help having problem with CENOMAR	Are you thinking NBI? That's not true of the CENOMAR, my fiancée received hers the same day. She's never filed for one before. She had to return three days after requesting her NBI clearance. Of course, I'm talking about CENOMAR, dude. Mine took a few days. At least 2 days. It has been a while. I tried getting mine in Macapagal Blvd. perhaps getting it from the main office is quicker. Lucky for your fiancee then.	ivyanddan	Female	Japan	2013-09-06 08:21:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Interview Tuesday - Need help having problem with CENOMAR	If it's her first time to ask for one, she won't get it in one day. But if she's asked for it before, it sometimes takes a day. Hope you can have it taken care of faster. Perhaps go to the main in QC?	ivyanddan	Female	Japan	2013-09-06 02:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	how long does it take to receive an appointment letter from USEM?	QUOTE (babycake3675 @ Oct 26 2008, 09:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I feel for you guys! Wichelle called today and she got an appointment for November 7th!! I am actually worried that wont be enough time to get all the paper work and medical stuff done but it was her call. Who would have thunk it??? Apparently they had one for November 4th but she has to wait for her CENOMAR, which will be available on the 6th for pickup. Lets hope there are no hidden delays with her CENOMAR or NBI Clearance.....boy oh boy am I nervous/excited/happy/apprehensive now! -Tyson i wish that that slot on november 4 will still be available by the time we get our appointment letter, i am so ready for my interview, my cenomar will be released on november 3, so that november 4 schedule would be perfect if we could only get our appointment letter soon, here's for good luck hehehe mike also received another letter from NVC, but it was for a K3, we applied for a K1, what's going on with NVC? i wonder if that could be the reason why our papers are still being reviewed at usem, hmmm...	mikeuday19	Female	0	2008-10-27 01:51:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	how long does it take to receive an appointment letter from USEM?	QUOTE (babycake3675 @ Oct 26 2008, 11:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I got another NVC letter dated 10/21. Same letter as I got dated on the 17th. Not sure what is up with that! NVC said they had sent it out on 10/16. Really confusing for someone who has not been through it! So, yea we received the interview authorization but we have to wait until Monday (tomorrow) to call. I will keep you updated. -Tyson well, we called the USEM today, and its soooo frustrating because they said we are not yet qualified to schedule an appointment, oh well #######, they told us to wait for that appointment letter... waiting sux big time! all we can do really is wait...	mikeuday19	Female	0	2008-10-26 20:09:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	how long does it take to receive an appointment letter from USEM?	Hi there Tyson, we havent received any letter from the USEM yet, so frustrating, NVC sent our papers last 10/16 to USEM, hmmm... we will surely call on monday or tuesday, let us know what your schedule will be, good luck! QUOTE (babycake3675 @ Oct 25 2008, 08:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey! We got our letter from the embassy confirming that we can now schedule an appointment! Gotta wait until Monday but we are both very happy! I guess it looks as though we were way to impatient. We will be calling Monday to get an appointment. I will let everyone know what date we get. FYI: Letter was dated 10/23. Received 10/25. NVC had sent out our petition on 10/16 to the embassy in Manila. YAY!! -Tyson	mikeuday19	Female	0	2008-10-25 22:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	how long does it take to receive an appointment letter from USEM?	QUOTE (babycake3675 @ Oct 24 2008, 09:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think what I will do is call back in a few days. I am way to impatient to wait. LOL! There is no way I will let them lose my paperwork. I know since both of our last names are S we are on the bottom of the pile. We shall press on! -Tyson that's what we are planning to do too, to call back after 5 days, so on monday or tuesday we will try to attempt to schedule an interview for me, and geez! our last names also starts with S so lets hope that they are working on a FIFO basis and not in alphabetical order	mikeuday19	Female	0	2008-10-24 12:13:00