ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesInterview Experience
Thanks for a nice interview experienced. Congratulations!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2008-10-17 06:18:00
PhilippinesMY VISA JOURNEY
Hi, sis! Finally you`re there now......I am happy for you! !!!! God bless!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2008-10-28 09:38:00
PhilippinesAre you really ready to be married, seriously?
QUOTE (HoneySkin @ Oct 10 2008, 12:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey K1 guys. This may sound serious and i hate drama sometimes, but are you guys really ready to be married as in seriously? How can you say that you are ready to be married? This will be my first time to be married and honestly, i am scared and nervous to death..do you feel the same?


Saying YES to my fiance`s marriage proposal is the best decision I have made in my life. I reflected and prayed for it before I came out of saying YES to Him. I asked myself with this questions......

Do I really love this guy?
Do I like this guy to be the father of my future kids?
Could this be the guy whom I wake up in the morning and still see the smile in my heart?
Could this be the guy whom I like to stay with until I get old?
Am I ready physically, emotionally, spiritually?
Am I ready to live with this guy for richer and for poorer?
Can I bear the life in other country which is totally different from my cultures?"
Can I be acquainted with the weather?

Love is the important factor why a couple enters in married life , for without love marriage will not last....! Marriage is a compromise decision and a marriage bless by God is indissoluble commitment .

Our love is base on love, loyalty and openness flourished by deep understanding and communication. I will marry my fiance because I love him and I want to be with him for the rest of my life......I know we may have some rough edges in our married life soon but as long as we love and we are ready to help each other and prioritize our future family we will be okay. With Him, I am ready to face any consequences in whatever trials may come our way... We lifted our Love to God , I know HE will protect our love.......

Good luck and happiness to all of us!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2008-10-31 03:20:00
PhilippinesUSA arrival
QUOTE (RonnieKris @ Oct 31 2008, 06:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Kumusta ???? This is Kris i arrived in the US oct.29 thru Houston Texas. The POE officer was very easy; I get finger scan, then he asked me three questions only: 1. What is your purpose coming America?
2. What state will you live?
3. Have you been to US before?

Then he has me sit near his table and tells me to relax while he types. Then he check my papers. When he is finished he returnes my passport and tells me to go. He says he knows my fiance is waiting..smile.gif

Then I search the gate for connecting flight to Atlanta, Ga.

I get lost in the Atlanta airport when i arrive... it is very big..i almost want to go back to Philippines...
I finally ask someone to please call my fiance so I can locate him. He is waiting at baggage claim...hahaha..

When we leave airport, it is very cold to me, the US is very big and cold to me.. never have I been in climate cloder than 23c. but Ronnie has me a coat, so it is a little better. We take train to his truck, then to home. I am nervous about the US, but I am happy to be here.

The next morning I chat with my family for a while and feel more relaxed. It will take time to adjust to the weather, food, and people here, but it is exciting too.

Last night we eat at a mexican restaurant. The food is different tasting to me, and I didn't like it too much. The rice is very different than Philippines. When we come home I make regular rice and chicken.

I am learning the house, how to operate washer, dryer, and rice cooker. smile.gif

Houston, Tx. was easy POE for me, I hope same for others too.


Kris


Glad you arrived safe there in USA....Pls. pray for us who still waiting for our approval....Enjoy every minute of your life with your fiance. Hope to hear wedding bells soon. God bless!!!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2008-10-31 09:02:00
PhilippinesGot our NOA2 HardCopy (Nov 1, 2008 )
Congratulations!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2008-11-03 09:23:00
PhilippinesD2 na me!
QUOTE (mehere! @ Oct 30 2008, 10:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi guys! i'm here now in michigan w/ my hubby! grabe ang biyahe ang tagal 16hrs..good thing my son keeps on sleeping & he enjoy the foods that the airlin is serving...we arrived here 11am of Oct.29...tanx everyone! buti naman atwala kaming naging problema sa immigration & customs here in Detroit Airport as well as diyan sa NAIA. sobrang lamig na dito ngayon kahit start pa lng nang fall... yes.gif



I`m glad you arrived safe and sound.Enjoy your new life there with your family . BTW, where is your location there in Michigan?My fiance is from Dearborn Heights, Mi, he told me they have couple of snow yesterday there.....Pls. pray for us left here. Thanks ! ...Godspeed!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2008-10-31 01:35:00
Philippinesyeeeheey....medical pass....
Congratulations and good luck to your coming interview...God bless!!!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2008-10-30 04:51:00
PhilippinesDocument asks during interview.....
Hi, guys! Just want to ask. What were the usual documents asks from you during your interview. Kindly share us here. For sure it will help us the idea of what to expect. Thanks and Good luck to all of us who are still in the waiting....God speed!!!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2008-10-31 09:59:00
PhilippinesVJ philippines PHOTO ALBUM!

Photo with fellow VJ member Marie ( allrightsreserved)during the Celebration of Peñafrancia Festival in Naga City last Sept.20,2008 in their house.
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2008-10-10 21:49:00
PhilippinesTravel TAx
QUOTE (bevs @ Nov 10 2008, 04:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
still confused about travel tax, oh boy some says they didnt pay it, some say they did, some say its included on the purchase. i just want to be sure cuz i dont want to run back and fort with my two years old son.

anyway how does it goes if u are required to pay travel tax? is there any area inside the airport where we can pay it? i read at the CFO liftlits that kids who age 2-12 is giving a 50% off for travel tax? do anyone here tried this? for those who travel with there kids? please again enligthen me. thanks again.


Hello sis, there's usually a counter near the check in area. You will pay either right before you check in or right after you check in. If it's immigration travel tax it will be paid before they issue you a boarding pass. It's usually located near the check in area. Don't worry, they will show you if you need help.

For Travel tax you can inquire this Tel. No.879-6038. I have a friend working in NAIA T-2 ,she gave me this number when my fiance left Phils. Hope it helps! Have a safe travel soon. God bless!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2008-11-10 08:08:00
Philippinesguess what? i passed my medical!!
CONGRATS and GOOD LUCK to your up coming interview...God bless!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2008-11-02 10:14:00
PhilippinesProof of relationship
[quote name='ryandgracey' date='Nov 7 2008, 04:09 AM' post='2372804']
Hi guys.

Quick question: I have received several letters and what-nots in bubble-mailer packets. These are just too bulky to take along to the interview. Can I just take pictures of them to show the CO if asked? I will have no problems bring the cards and letters.

Thanks for your input.

Hello, I just want to make a suggestions my fiance sent me a couple of bubble packet mail with cards and some stuff inside what I did now in my preparation for my proofs of on -going relationship. I removed the bubble plastic inside to flatten it and now I can put it inside clear folder or whatever folder you will be using in assembling your documents. Hope it helps. God speed and Good luck!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2008-11-07 08:10:00
PhilippinesYM call history
QUOTE (PingLocalHostess @ Nov 10 2008, 10:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Print screen it.


Yes, I did print screen also.! Just re size it so it will be readable.
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2008-11-11 10:28:00
PhilippinesAlready here in Fremont, CA. yey!
I am glad you arrived safe there. Have a happy life together. Good luck and God bless you both!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2008-11-12 11:39:00
PhilippinesVisa delivered today
Congratulations and have a safe trip soon! God bless!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2008-11-13 04:21:00
PhilippinesINTERVIEW EXPERIENCE
Congratulations and have a safe trip soon!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2008-11-13 04:11:00
PhilippinesVISA IN HAND AFTER 9 MONTHS!
QUOTE (boknat @ Oct 31 2008, 06:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
YES! My fiance finally got her visa 9 months after we received our NOA1. I can't speak for myself whether it felt like having a real baby, but we're both extremely happy to have it delivered! biggrin.gif SALAMAT SA VISAJOURNEY AT LAHAT SA INYO!!!! WOO-HOO!

Good luck to everyone that's still waiting for their visa, especially those who are going through DV hell! You're next in line!


Congrats and have a safe flight soon. God bless!!!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2008-10-31 10:02:00
PhilippinesPraise Jesus..Interview passed..
CONGRATS!!!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2008-09-29 22:48:00
PhilippinesVery good inday!
QUOTE (heno @ Nov 16 2008, 04:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
CONSUL: Why do you wanna go 2 the US?
AMO: To travel with friends and to visit my relatives.
CONSUL: Denied!!


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CONSUL: And you?
INDAY: For life is a never ending pursuit of material and social satisfaction that i tender my great
intent of actualizing my transfacific journey to the land of milk and honey. An affable
sanctuary where dreams become reality and a perfect habitat where souls like mine can
reach the pedestal of freedom.
CONSUL: LIFETIME MULTIPLE ENTRY VISA GRANTED!!


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Good post! I will try my best to be an English wizard!!! Heheheeh!!! laughing.gif laughing.gif laughing.gif
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2008-11-16 09:08:00
PhilippinesInterview's done we got pink slip
CONGRATULATIONS.....!!!! AND GOD BLESS!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2008-09-28 09:05:00
PhilippinesReceived the Visa Today
QUOTE (steve3402 @ Nov 17 2008, 11:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We got our Visa today!!!!!!!!! This is a very happy day for Maria and myself. God is truly great and we are very thankful for the blessings he has given to us. We pray for a speedy Journey for everyone. May you feel the joy of getting to the end of your journey very soon. We love you All and thank you for your prays and support!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


A huge congratulations to both of you! Have a safe trip soon and have a happy life together. Godspeed!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2008-11-18 05:58:00
Philippinesinterview document lists
Good luck to your husband`s interview! God bless!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2008-10-24 07:39:00
PhilippinesAsking about Dell Service Center in Manila.
Thank you guys for all the info. I will visit some of that place soon. God bless
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2008-11-22 00:34:00
PhilippinesAsking about Dell Service Center in Manila.
Hello, guys! Does anybody of you here knows any Dell Service Center in Manila, or if not Dell Service Center but at least any computer shop accepts Dell Laptop Repair. Please let me know if you know any. Thanks and God bless!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2008-11-21 23:08:00
PhilippinesNOA2 received
Congratulations!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2008-11-21 08:50:00
PhilippinesHow do you print chat transcript from YM?
QUOTE (tedjen @ Nov 7 2008, 03:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
^^ Hi, this is OT but I'd like to ask where are you in Makati? smile.gif

God bless us all!


Hello, tedjen! I am near Don Bosco and Waltermart but for now I am here in the province. Hope to see you when I get back there . Maybe last week of this month I will be going back to Makati to get some of my requirements in this visa process ....Good luck!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2008-11-07 08:17:00
PhilippinesHow do you print chat transcript from YM?
Thank you guys for all the suggestions. It`s giving me hard time to read all those stuff .......OMG, we have bulk of chat transcript so what I am doing right now is just to pick one or two chat transcript per week per chat consists of 6- 7 pages. But anyway,I need to do it for as supporting documents in case CO asks for it....I hope this would be okay. Until then. God bless!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2008-11-07 06:07:00
PhilippinesHow do you print chat transcript from YM?
Hello, guys! Just wanna asks. In preparation for NOA2 Doc. I am starting to collect some proofs of on going relationship. I`m printing now our chat transcript from YM but it`s giving me hard time to print if I directly printed it from Yahoo archives.I tried printing it from archives but all our conversations were cut . Is it okay if I save it first from my documents and printed it using Notepad? Wanna hear your suggestions. Thanks in advance. God bless!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2008-11-06 11:16:00
PhilippinesAfter NOA2: what to do next?
QUOTE (pacificG @ Nov 25 2008, 04:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good day to all.My fiance mother received the NOA2 last Nov 21, 2008 and it was dated Nov. 13, 2008.
My fiance is in Iraq and all the paperworks are being prepared by my future mother in law.
After NOA2 (approval letter) what are the things to do next?
Should I call now the NVC to inquire if i already have case number?or just wait for the mail?
should I still pay the DV?and how to schedule for an appointment in the embassy?
Does my fiance need to call the US Embassy to shedule for an appointment?
Thank you for the replies.Godbless


Congratulations! .....Good luck to both of us for our visa process. To those who are still waiting don`t lose hope. It will come when you least expected it. Keep on praying and keep on believing. God bless!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2008-11-25 08:34:00
PhilippinesSLMCEC Medical Exam - PASSED!
Thanks for a very informative posts surely it will help us....Good luck to your upcoming interview.God bless!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2008-11-21 21:58:00
PhilippinesNOA2:Approval Noticed
QUOTE (AngelSaint @ Nov 24 2008, 11:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations! I am happy for you. I know the feeling when u receive your NOA2. kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
You are 1 step closer to your visa approval..yay!!!

Just start to prepare all the needed documents you need for the medical and interview. You may want to call NVC to get your MNLcase num after a week since NOA2 or you may just wait for the NVC letter to be sent to ur fiance's address. (My fiance received the NVC letter 11 days after our NOA2.) As soon as you get the NVC letter, tell your fiance to scan it and send it to you through email. You can use that for your medical exam.

Here is the link for the instructions for K1 visa.
http://manila.usemba...ov/wwwfk1en.pdf


Thanks for the info. Angel, we `ll do that . Good luck to you also....God bless
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2008-11-25 03:58:00
PhilippinesNOA2:Approval Noticed
Thank you guys .... Good luck to all of us. Godspeed!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2008-11-25 03:54:00
PhilippinesNOA2:Approval Noticed
Hello, VJ Friends! It was 9:30PM U.S.Time (Nov.24) and 10:30AM Phil. Time Today ( Nov.25) ; my fiance and I were chatting when my fiance received email notification saying " On November 24, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)". My internet connection was on and off and we can`t chat properly so I was kinda mad but it was all gone when he shared this news. We were all smiling and happy when we received this email .We have received just one touched/ update after our NOA1 and next update was just a noticed of approval. At first I can`t believed this, but it is all true . We hope to asks again your helping hand what would be our next step. For those who are still waiting for their NOA2, don`t lose hope it will come in God`s appointed time. It was my fiance`s birthday present few days ago and our Thanksgiving too. God bless us all in this Visa Journey.
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2008-11-25 01:59:00
PhilippinesWhat does it means?
QUOTE (spartan @ Nov 28 2008, 04:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Vjs,

I checked Delbros website awhile ago and this appeared:

2008-11-28 11:25:55 SHIPMENT RELEASED BY THE EMBASSY

Does it mean my visa is on the way to DELBROS? I just want to make sure cuz I don't want to expect things it might made me go crazy again.


Congratulations and have a safe trip soon! That`s great Christmas present. God bless!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2008-11-29 22:17:00
Philippineswe got our approval
QUOTE (brianmarie @ Nov 28 2008, 10:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: EACXXXXXXXX

Application Type: I130 , IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On November 28, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283 .

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Case Status and Processing Dates.
*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.


Sincerely,


The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)


Congratulations and Good luck to the rest of the process. God bless!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2008-11-29 07:13:00
PhilippinesEmails as Proofs of -on Going Rel...
Hello, VJ friends, I`m here again, I would like to clarify about "EMAILS" as proofs of -on going relationship . I am done printing all my fiance`s emails(from him to me) that I will be using soon. What makes me confuse now is that, Is it necessary for me to print my emails to my fiance(from me to him)?or do I have to ask my fiance to print all my emails that I sent to him? I understood that communication is a 2 way process, so it makes me doubtful what will I do next. Any replies will be highly appreciated. Thanks and God speed!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2008-12-01 11:21:00
PhilippinesNOA2 Early Christmas Gift
QUOTE (barenaked @ Dec 3 2008, 12:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
good.gif at long last! we got our NOA2 ,
still a long way ahead i know...
but with VJ family around, i know everything will be fine.

Thank you Guys!!!

Wish us Luck! kicking.gif


Congratulations.....See? You have it now? I am happy for you! Good luck! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2008-12-03 10:15:00
PhilippinesMANILA CASE NUM RECIEVED!!!!!
QUOTE (jury @ Nov 28 2008, 07:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HI
i just wanna ask what's the next thing we need to do after we got our manila case number? my fiance is here in manila with me so he cannot able to get the letter from NVC, but we called them already and they said that,they recieved our I129F PETITION and they forwarded to the USEM 3days after they recieved. I just wanna know if can i pay now the things that i need to pay like visa fee or DV? Even if don't have the nvc letter and the letter from the embassy? i hope u can help me again guys!!!! and thank u in advance...


Hi, Jury! How long you waited for your Manila Case Number? We just got approved last Nov.24 and hoping for our Manila case number soon. Good luck to you and God bless!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2008-11-29 07:29:00
Philippinesbest way to organize your document......
QUOTE (sweetybabe @ Dec 2 2008, 07:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello friends here, I have some problem on how to organize my documents for my incoming interview.. Is there anyone here who can give me tips on how? and what is the process soon when they have their interview? I have also some concern on bank statement of my fiance where it shown there his account number, is it ok if I'm going to hide it? another thing is, when is the best time I am going to pay the visa fee? i found out that i need to pay it on BDO that cost 131$.. also, what's the best vitamins and lotion for my skin? grr.. sorry if I had lots of questions here. I hope someone can given me the best advices.

thanks you all!!


Hello, melody! Just done reading your post. I have read informative posts of Dave_0611, last night, she shared this " how to assemble documents" . I`m almost done with my documents but I considered this also as good idea. Open the link below. Good luck!

http://www.visajourn...?showuser=57690
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2008-12-03 22:50:00
PhilippinesVISA approved!
QUOTE (AngelSaint @ Dec 4 2008, 05:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I got the famous Pink Slip today! Visa approved indeed...thank you Lord.. good.gif good.gif good.gif

I am so happy.

The pre-screener and the consul were both nice. Imagine, they did not asked me any proof of relationship anymore. The pre-screener said, "I know that your fiance loves you so much coz when i saw the 4-inches package that he sent to USCIS, I couldn't ask for more evidences. This is a lot." hahahaha... We were just like talking casually and making some jokes with the pre-screener..feeling close..hahaha. He just took my little picture scrapbook for the consul to see it also...he likes the captions and how i did it. I just submitted the I-134 with 2007 Form 1040, 2007 Form W-2, employment letter, bank statement, NBI clearance, BC, CENOMAR. I even told the pre-screener that i got files for more evidences and i offered him to see it but he said, no thank you. lol..I was kinda frustrated coz I prepared those files, printed some new emails and chatlogs, remittances, cards, etc...i filed them nicely and properly...What the heck? There was no used...lol.. Anyway, the 4-inches thick package that my fiance sent to USCIS made a plus points...hehehhe

The CO was really nice too... He just asked me few Questions like: When was the last time your fiance was here? Where did u meet? And he told me: I have no reason to disapprove you coz your case is pretty good and it has everything in it. You are approved!!! But he was still typing and he told me to tell him the story about the trip of my fiance here in the Phils. My story made me and the consul very emotional that time. I told him that we went to my father's grave and my fiance wrote a letter and he read infront of my father's grave. And the consul said, "Really? Is it with you now? So, i hand it to him and he told me, "I think your fiance is a good man and I know that your father will be happy for you both." Guys, that statement made me really cry...i missed my father and i was grateful too..i couldn't hold my tears. The consul told me to release it and that it is ok to cry. The consul comforted me and he told me to wipe my tears and wait outside for the releasing of slips...
Funny was, I asked the consul if i look obvious that I cried...and he said that, "You look wonderful." whew..ahahha
Such a nice interview experience...super unforgettable one.

Anyways, Thank you to everyone...for all my VJ friends...
To God be the GLory!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


What a nice interview you had. Congratulations! I hope I can have that the same Consul too in my upcoming interview. God bless!!!
Honey&SweetyFemalePhilippines2008-12-04 08:40:00