ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesHELP in Filling up form DS-156
QUOTE (Mel and Syl @ Jan 7 2008, 02:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
PERMANENTLY

Thanks Mel&Shyl!!!
I appreciate the help!!! good.gif
honeybearFemalePhilippines2008-01-07 07:46:00
PhilippinesHELP in Filling up form DS-156
Hi Fellow VJers!
Pls help me in answering one questions in the DS-156 (Non-Immigrant Visa Applicaiton form)
Question #25:
HOW LONG DO YOU INTEND TO STAY IN THE U.S.?

im going to the US under a K1 visa and do i have to state here that i'm plaaning to stay in the US iondefinitely since i'm going to marry my fiance in hawaii?
I really dont want to make a mistake in filling up the forms....HELP PLEASE!!!! helpsmilie.gif
honeybearFemalePhilippines2008-01-07 07:31:00
PhilippinesApproved
congratulations!!!! dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif
honeybearFemalePhilippines2008-01-10 06:45:00
PhilippinesBirth Certificate & CENOMAR Validity
QUOTE (lady_anne @ Jan 10 2008, 01:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
From what I know, BCs dont expire. As for the CENOMAR, its valid for 6 months. I got my first CENOMAR last June 2007. So I decided to get a new one. I got a more recent one, dated Jan 8, 2008.

Thanks lady anne!
I will be going to the local NSO over here to request for new copies of my BC & CENOMAR...
I'm ssooooo glad for VJ!!
honeybearFemalePhilippines2008-01-10 07:43:00
PhilippinesBirth Certificate & CENOMAR Validity
QUOTE (beng_and_carl @ Jan 10 2008, 02:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
better get copies of these docs 6 weeks to one month before your interview so that the information are still very fresh. although the BC has no expiration, well, you can use the old ones in the future. submit to the embassy the newest copy as well as for the CENOMAR.

check all the info in your BC and CENOMAR like spellings, dates and places and correct them in advance to avoid the necessary delays after your visa interview.


Thanks Sis Beng, as always!!! good.gif
You're always a great help!!!
God Bless!!!
honeybearFemalePhilippines2008-01-10 07:38:00
PhilippinesBirth Certificate & CENOMAR Validity
i read in one of the posts here at VJ regarding the 6months validity of the birth certificate and Cenomar from NSO...IS this true?
Did anyone have to get a more recent copy of ur BC and Cenomar before you were interviewed?
I got my BC and Cenomar last april2007...
I'm kinda worried...Should I start requesting for a new BC & CENOMAR?
Help pls!!! helpsmilie.gif
honeybearFemalePhilippines2008-01-10 06:21:00
PhilippinesK1 beneficiary with medical profession pls read...
aw, shucks!
Thanks for bringing up this topic pink tulips!
I'm a Pharmacist and I worked sa isang hospital as a clinical pharmacist...
I was denied 2x for a tourist visa to take the pharmacy exam in california...
I'm sure this woud be an issue during my interview....
honeybearFemalePhilippines2008-01-10 09:36:00
PhilippinesMedical slowdown
sorry about the bad news tim y....
im sure all of us here at VJ can empathize with you right now...
its hard enough to be apart from your loved one and it makes it even wose when things like this happen...
hope everything works out well with you fiance...
God bless!!!! mellow.gif mellow.gif
honeybearFemalePhilippines2008-01-04 06:14:00
Philippines7037 QUE NUMBER IN MANILA EMBASSY
Congratulations pineapple!
Thanks for the many advice and hints you gave us!!!
honeybearFemalePhilippines2008-01-08 00:07:00
PhilippinesFees Update
QUOTE (David-Mae Forever @ Jan 11 2008, 06:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (honeybear @ Jan 11 2008, 04:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yeah, roserick is right...just pay the fees to avoid delay.

I paid:
P650 - document verification at metrobank
P5,502 - DS-156 at BPI
P6,090 - Medical at SLEC
and im guessing more fees to come since ill be paying
P165 - for delbros (delivery) if, God permits, visa granted
P250 - registration at CFO
P250 - counseling fee at CFO
That's a lot of fees, but they're all worth it just to be with my honey, hehehe!!!



Isn't it Php250.00 for the registration and counseling and then another Php400.00 for the CFO registration and stamp/sticker?

shucks really?
well that what was indicated on their website...
well i guess they havent updated it...
thanks for the info! good.gif
honeybearFemalePhilippines2008-01-12 05:32:00
PhilippinesFees Update
yeah, roserick is right...just pay the fees to avoid delay.

I paid:
P650 - document verification at metrobank
P5,502 - DS-156 at BPI
P6,090 - Medical at SLEC
and im guessing more fees to come since ill be paying
P165 - for delbros (delivery) if, God permits, visa granted
P250 - registration at CFO
P250 - counseling fee at CFO

That's a lot of fees, but they're all worth it just to be with my honey, hehehe!!!
honeybearFemalePhilippines2008-01-11 03:14:00
PhilippinesMarriage first and then Visa
QUOTE (marconoahu @ Jan 10 2008, 12:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have researched the rules and process for getting married to my girlfriend in the Philippines. She is 20 so needs to get Parents Consent. What is this really? A form that both mother and father sign and then notorized or is this a form letter, once again signed by the parents? Does anyone have a sample copy of something I can use, resource or otherwise to check this block.

It's a little complicatted as her father lives in Manila and her Mother in Mindinau. So will have to get two letters or have them both sign the same one?


Suggestions advice aprpeaciated.
Thanks

hi!
one question, arent you petitioning your girlfriend thru K1 fiance visa?
so why are you getting married in the philippines? blush.gif
honeybearFemalePhilippines2008-01-12 07:33:00
PhilippinesAnyone with February Interview Gotten Your Packet 4?
QUOTE (joe&ashley @ Jan 2 2008, 06:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi, my fiance lives in Davao too. Her interview is on Feb 4th as we our on the same time table as you guys. She received her packet just yesterday, so hopefully you have gotten yours by now or maybe tomorrow. God Bless and boy our we excited. Joe
QUOTE (honeybear @ Dec 19 2007, 12:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (prettyfacenbody @ Dec 18 2007, 01:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
got my packet 4 a week before my interview.

whoah!
for real?
I hope mine arrive earlier than yours did.....(no offence meant)



hi joe&ashley!
yup, i got mine on Jan.2 ....i received it at 10am
good thing my sister was awake to receive the DHL delivery, shucks!!!
by the way, i did my 1st day of medical today...
it was ok...there were a lot of people at the 2nd flr immunization section...people were getting aggravated...good thing i arrived early so i wa always first in line...
honeybearFemalePhilippines2008-01-04 06:26:00
PhilippinesAnyone with February Interview Gotten Your Packet 4?
QUOTE (prettyfacenbody @ Dec 18 2007, 01:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
got my packet 4 a week before my interview.

whoah!
for real?
I hope mine arrive earlier than yours did.....(no offence meant)
honeybearFemalePhilippines2007-12-19 13:36:00
PhilippinesAnyone with February Interview Gotten Your Packet 4?
QUOTE (Tanjay @ Dec 17 2007, 03:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Tanjay @ Dec 17 2007, 05:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ILoveJoy @ Dec 17 2007, 04:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Bump


Lump ?


No Packet 4 yet...My honey has February 4th interview. Hope it arrives in the soonest time!!!!! wacko.gif
Or she will have to go to internet cafe and print out schedule from Embassy website, for early medical.



hi, I have a february 6 interview and I still don't have my packet yet...I'm still going to wait for it until this december...I'm planning to have the medical by the first week of January and if my packet doesnt arrive by that time, i'll just probably printout the appointment form from the internet or request for a pickup of the packet...
honeybearFemalePhilippines2007-12-18 00:51:00
PhilippinesInterview tips, observations and suggestions
QUOTE (littlebooger @ Jan 14 2008, 01:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi there! thank you for sharing this experienced to us. And thank god their are people so concerned much to all that preparing there interview too. I was approved of Noa2 yesterday, i hope you can shared to me whats the next thing that my fiancee can do. And do i need to pay the 650 peso before the interview for Delbros as i read on othe VJ's here? thank you so much and i appreciate your help for this...

God bless both of you and happy life!!

Hi there, i'm not an expert on the visa journey myself but i can relate to what ur situation right now....You're probably thinking, you got your NOA2, now what....right?? Well, now is the time when your fiance/fiancee sends you all the affidavit of support and supporting documents you will need for the interview.
And YES you have to pay the Document Verification fee of P650 thru metrobank at least 2 weeks before your interview date but i suggest you do that when you already have a scheduled interview date provided by the US embassy. I paid my visa interview fee $131 at BPI after i received my packet (but you can choose to pay it already once u have the interview date).
This is the time when you'll do a lot of waiting (as many of us did)...but the good thing about this is, you can now start gathering your legal documents while your waiting for the embassy to schedule you your appointment date...Documents like the CENOMAR & BC, gathering your evidences, etc... yes.gif
I hoped i helped inform you even just a little bit. =)

Edited by honeybear, 14 January 2008 - 07:05 PM.

honeybearFemalePhilippines2008-01-14 19:03:00
PhilippinesInterview tips, observations and suggestions
QUOTE (littlebooger @ Jan 14 2008, 01:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi there! thank you for sharing this experienced to us. And thank god their are people so concerned much to all that preparing there interview too. I was approved of Noa2 yesterday, i hope you can shared to me whats the next thing that my fiancee can do. And do i need to pay the 650 peso before the interview for Delbros as i read on othe VJ's here? thank you so much and i appreciate your help for this...

God bless both of you and happy life!!

Hi there, i'm not an experet on the visa journey myself but i can relate to what ur situation right now....You're probably thinking, you got your NOA2, now what....right?? Well, now is the time when your fiance/fiancee sends you all the affidavit of support and suppporting documents you will need for the interview.
And YES you have to pay the Document Verification fee of P650 thru metrobank at least 2 weeks before your interview date but i suggest you do that when you already have a scheduled interview date provided by the US embassy. I paid my visa interview fee $131 at BPI after irecieved my packet (but you can choose to pay it already once u have the interview date).
I think you'll do a lot of waiting (as many of us did)...but the good thing about this is, you can now start gathering your legal documents while your waiting for the embassy to schedule you your appointment date...Documents like the CENOMAR & BC, gathering your evidences, etc... yes.gif
I hoped i helped inform you even just a little bit. =)
honeybearFemalePhilippines2008-01-14 18:53:00
PhilippinesAlleluia! My wish has been granted, FINALLY!! WOoohoo!!!
QUOTE (DeeZee @ Jan 10 2008, 08:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone,

I just called the embassy awhile ago..I called them everyday this week except yesterday. I told myself that if there's still no news today, I'll stop calling them for awhile coz its so disappointing. But I never stopped believing that one day our case will be approved and today i heard the good news!! It was approved yesterday, when I didn't call. hehehe I'm so happy but if you see my face its so red now from crying so hard!!! Now, I just have to wait for Delbros to deliver it. I have a ticket already on the 16th but it might not arrive on time and I don't want to rush. Either 16th or 24th. I can't wait to be with my baby and spend forever with him.

Thank you so much to everyone here who gave their support and prayers to me. I am so grateful to be a member here in VJ and also help others with their cases. Thank you most of all to our LORD, Jesus Christ for making all things possible. My patience has finally paid off! biggrin.gif Now I can start living life normally again! smile.gif

Cheers to all,
DeeZee

Hey DeeZee, Its about time!!! dancin5hr.gif
Finally girl!!!
Congratulations!!!
WE are all so happy for you!
God Bless you on your forthcoming trip to the US...
honeybearFemalePhilippines2008-01-11 03:17:00
Philippines4 Affidavit of Support documents?
QUOTE (Roy and Yazi @ Jan 15 2008, 09:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (honeybear @ Jan 15 2008, 03:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
my fiance sent me only one notarized copy of I-134 because that's what was said in the the packet.....Should i have my fiance send me another one???
Shucks, my interview is on feb 6 already...


you only need one notarized I-134 for the interview. having a backup is a good idea, but it's not required. good.gif


whew, thanks for the info...
i guess i could have it photocopied...as with the other documents my fiance sent me.
God bless!!!
honeybearFemalePhilippines2008-01-16 07:03:00
Philippines4 Affidavit of Support documents?
my fiance sent me only one notarized copy of I-134 because that's what was said in the the packet.....Should i have my fiance send me another one???
Shucks, my interview is on feb 6 already...
honeybearFemalePhilippines2008-01-15 06:04:00
PhilippinesHow to get to the CFO Seminar
Thanks jim & heidi!!!
I really appreciate it...Now i wont get lost trying to go there, hehehe!!!
God bless!
honeybearFemalePhilippines2008-01-16 07:00:00
PhilippinesHow to get to the CFO Seminar
hi everyone!
Can anyone who have had the seminar with the CFO give me directions going to the CFO from cubao?
thanks so much for the help!!!
honeybearFemalePhilippines2008-01-15 06:18:00
Philippineslooking for help for fiancee in manila
i agree with racquel, a lot of people have done it successfully without acquiring the services of a lawyer.
The VJ people are more well versed with the ins and outs of the application process and this is speaking out of experience. VJ helped me a lot regarding our petition.
The first thing you have to acquire would be the K1 application packet which is downloadable via the USCIS website. My fiance acquired a K1 booklet which has all the forms needed to be submitted but I'm not sure where he got it.
Have your fiance fill out the G325 form and follow the instructions included in the packet and you'll be okay.
God bless and Goodluck on your journey!
honeybearFemalePhilippines2008-01-18 07:27:00
PhilippinesANOTHER TIME TO SHARE THE GOOD NEWS!
Hey, Congratulations!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
Your visa was delivered just 3 days after your interview, wow!
I hope all visa deliveries are that fast especially when everyone is so anxious to be with their loved ones.
Are u residing in the metro? is that why the visa was delivered quickly? coz i read some of the VJers over here recieve theirs after 10-14 days after their interview.... dancin5hr.gif
honeybearFemalePhilippines2008-01-19 19:00:00
PhilippinesAvoid Philippine Airlines -- Possibly UNSAFE
QUOTE (jlhlj58 @ Jan 16 2008, 07:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I flew Philippine Airlines late July 07 San Francisoc-Manila, then Manila-Davao and return Davao- Manila then Manila-LAX early August 07. Each flight PAL left on-time and arrived early. I thought security (which is actually an airport matter) was more than adequate with each flight.

When I go back to the Philippines to be at Mayeth's embassy interview, I will fly PAL again. I was very impressed with every aspect of Philippines Airlines service.

What does all od this mean?
Does this mean we cannot fly with PAL to the US anymore?
I plan on flying PAL because they have direct flight to Hawaii.
honeybearFemalePhilippines2008-01-17 06:22:00
Philippinesvisa in hand
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! biggrin.gif biggrin.gif biggrin.gif
honeybearFemalePhilippines2008-01-21 10:59:00
Philippinesmy update
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
honeybearFemalePhilippines2008-01-21 10:56:00
PhilippinesFebruary Interviews
sorry about that edp333...i know the feeling.
my fiance still has some more documents to send me and he cannot send it today since apparently it is a holiday over in the US. the last time he sent me a parcel of documents via USPS it took 9 days and the mailman demanded i pay them P35 for delivering it..shucks!!!
honeybearFemalePhilippines2008-01-21 22:14:00
PhilippinesFebruary Interviews
Hey everyone! star_smile.gif
Is everyone feeling the excitement and/or anxiety for the interviews this Feb?
I'm almost finished with my paperworks and pictures for evidence.
Feb is fast approaching guys!
I hope we all get visas!
good.gif good.gif good.gif
honeybearFemalePhilippines2008-01-21 10:30:00
PhilippinesAirline Travel
Thanks girl!
very helpful hints regarding airline tickets...
I'll be needing those soon (i hope and pray), hehehe!!! biggrin.gif

Aren't we all purchasing one-way tickets???
honeybearFemalePhilippines2008-01-11 02:56:00
PhilippinesVisa In Hand
QUOTE (mossycouple @ Jan 24 2008, 05:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Now I can say that my K1 journey is over. I got my Visa today! I am so happy, no more worries, anxieties, hey, I should open a bottle of champagne, CHEERS!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

Thank you for all the help fellow vj'rs and to the rest who are still on the process, Good luck to all of you.......... good.gif

Congratulations Mossycouple!!!! good.gif star_smile.gif kicking.gif
honeybearFemalePhilippines2008-01-25 06:28:00
Philippineshas anyone of the FEB K1 fiance visa intrviewees paid the visa interview at BPI already?
QUOTE (Darling & RG @ Dec 21 2007, 02:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (mattandsheryl @ Dec 21 2007, 05:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (honeybear @ Dec 20 2007, 09:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
has anyone of the FEB K1 fiance visa intrviewees paid the visa interview at BPI already?
Do i need to wait for my K1 fiance packet 4 before i could pay the $131 for my interview?
Help please!!! crying.gif
Thanks!




Hi im scheduled on feb 8... i am also waiting for that packet from the USEM. I will be paying 131 dollars for the interview as soon as i have the packet in hand.

Hi!
Thanks for the response...
And regarding your question about the packet, u can call the SLEC if u want to request for a pick-up of your packet...Some of the VJers say that we can print the forms provided in the packet from the USEM website...Hope this limited info helped you!
God bless! yes.gif


we already paid the visa payment in bpi even we dont receive yet the packet.Do you know on how to check our packet?Your help is highly appreciated.Thank you

honeybearFemalePhilippines2007-12-21 10:50:00
Philippineshas anyone of the FEB K1 fiance visa intrviewees paid the visa interview at BPI already?
has anyone of the FEB K1 fiance visa intrviewees paid the visa interview at BPI already?
Do i need to wait for my K1 fiance packet 4 before i could pay the $131 for my interview?
Help please!!! crying.gif
Thanks!
honeybearFemalePhilippines2007-12-21 00:08:00
PhilippinesJanuary 8,2008 @ US Embassy!
QUOTE (Longwait2 @ Jan 8 2008, 06:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello all,

First of all, I would like to appreciate the effort of the people behind this wonderful website and for all the members who unselfishly shared their time to post their experiences to guide every new members!

To kath and Dan(pinktulips), Beng(beng and carl), Rachel( James and Rachel), Thank you for the wonderful time and unforgettable company! Im so blessed to have known you in person... good.gif

To Arlene(Bill cool.gif : Thanks for sharing your interview experience and taking time to txt me..You're a great friend! good.gif

To my ever supportive and loving John...You've made my life as colorful as rainbow and as sweet as the sweetest chocolate!!! I love you and Thank you!

Above all, To HIM..who makes everything possible!

1. Arrangement of documents: I'll advise you to look for beng's thread/post, it will help you organize your documents. I had it as a guide!
Upon entry at Embassy, the guard will ask every one to sit down and wait! He will tell you when and where
to submit it.
2. Pre-screener: She asked the ff from me: BC, NBI, Affidavit of Support, pictures and John's employment letter. She asked me to remove each
documents from my folder. As advised by most members, you have to locate it as fast as you can!
Questions asked: Petitioner's name, When and How we meet, How many times He visits and when, What happen to the
previous Marriage, Am I single...
3. Consul: Room 27, white guy at his mid 50! Your name, Tell me about your fiance, What happen to the previous Marriage, What
made you think your marriage will work out, Does He have kids, Do you have kids, Where did you meet, What attracted
you to your fiance( This is a follow up question after He knew we met at cherryblossoms..)

Good luck to every member who will be having their interview soon! We( me, kath and ivy) made it.... You all can make it too! We all deserve to be with our beloved fiance/fiancee!


Mabuhay and God Bless! good.gif

Congratulations!!!
And thanks for sharing your experience at the embassy, it'll surely be a big help us who are still preparing for our interviews...
God Bless!!!
honeybearFemalePhilippines2008-01-09 04:05:00
PhilippinesMy Documents checklist for the interview.... anything I was not able to include?
QUOTE (franksonb @ Jan 31 2008, 12:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi,
can i ask you about payment in metrobank, what is this and how much? i have paid already in the BPI bank. do i need to pay in the metrobank before my interview or after?

thank you!

franksonb


QUOTE (beng_and_carl @ Jan 21 2008, 11:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
and i almost forgot, bring a photocopy of your payment slip to Metrobank for the document verification. type or write on that sheet your name, case number, passport number, name of petitioner, date of payment and date of interview.

and give it to window 37 or 38.



By the way, check out this link so that things would be much clearer for you:
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=99501
honeybearFemalePhilippines2008-01-31 08:05:00
PhilippinesMy Documents checklist for the interview.... anything I was not able to include?
QUOTE (franksonb @ Jan 31 2008, 12:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi,
can i ask you about payment in metrobank, what is this and how much? i have paid already in the BPI bank. do i need to pay in the metrobank before my interview or after?

thank you!

franksonb


QUOTE (beng_and_carl @ Jan 21 2008, 11:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
and i almost forgot, bring a photocopy of your payment slip to Metrobank for the document verification. type or write on that sheet your name, case number, passport number, name of petitioner, date of payment and date of interview.

and give it to window 37 or 38.



Hi Franksonb!
This is for the Document verification thru Delbros to the NSO that the embassy routinely does. You should pay this (P650) at least 2 eeks before your interview since it takes that long to have our NSO papers to be verified.
So i suggest you pay it at any branch of Metrobank as soon as possible since i saw in your time line that your interview is on feb 7 already.
Good luck!
honeybearFemalePhilippines2008-01-31 08:01:00
PhilippinesMy Jan 30 CR1 Interview Experience
Congratulations!!!! dancin5hr.gif kicking.gif biggrin.gif
honeybearFemalePhilippines2008-01-30 12:09:00
Philippinesmarch appointment at slec and USembassy
Everyone for K1 visa applicants, i suggest you all pay your document verification fee (P650) at any metrobank branch nationwide at least 2-3 weeks before your interviews to avoid delay of your visas....
i read some of the interviewees from January who have not read or wasn't aware of the new policy from us embassy had to wait 2-3 weeks for their visa to be issued.
...just concerned y'all.....
honeybearFemalePhilippines2008-02-01 09:28:00
PhilippinesQuestion on DS-156
1. Permanently
2. To marry my fiance & relocate to the US
3. Yes with work authorization and after the wedding; no employer
honeybearFemalePhilippines2008-02-02 07:45:00
PhilippinesMAY I KNOW WHO HAS CASE NUMBER 2007820XXX?
QUOTE (Eternal Love @ Dec 16 2007, 02:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Actually they received mine on Nov 26th... and I am 820XXX

hi eternal love!
I got my interview date last dec. 10 monday when i checked the interview appointment website...My case number is 2007820xxx....
USCIS recieved - 06/08/07
approved - 10/22/07
NVC left - 11/20/07
USEM received - 11/28/07
interview date - 02/06/07

I know waiting is hard to do especially when you feel that your life is on hold and its dependent on that one date that we so anxiously look forward to, but HANG IN THERE...remember patience is virtue...I really hope you get your visa appointment date soon!
God bless!

Edited by honeybear, 19 December 2007 - 02:01 PM.

honeybearFemalePhilippines2007-12-19 14:00:00