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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2008 Filers!
Yea Radz passed medical today, now on to embassy on Dec 19.
RadzNSteveMalePhilippines2008-12-14 23:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2008 Filers!
Radz first day of medical is over and she was told to come back monday for vac's, xray results and something about blood test i think, im excited now, yesterday I was a bundle of nerves and was a good thing i was off work because i woke up at 3 am and was up all day pacing the floors, cooking cleaning doing laundry anything i could find to keep me busy and I was still a wreck, but now i know she is going back monday to get shots that is a good sign wooooooooooooooo. Good thing im off work next week on the day she goes to interview.

We had an issue with the Bayview Hotel in Manila also. Radz tryied to call them and change the reservation dates but they would not let her because the reservations were made online. So I went online and changed the dates to Dec 18 and 19 and i got response from the website and even showe a change in the amount we owed, Now at 77 dollars left because we had put down a $55.00 deposit. Today we got message from hotel saying Radz is a now show. Evidently the hotel didnt change the dates or the online reservations isnt working correct or it could be the hotel is just trying to rip us off. Radz was originally going to stay from Dec 9 to Dec 19. I have written to the hotel but they have not responded yet.
RadzNSteveMalePhilippines2008-12-11 13:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2008 Filers!
Radz is going to St Lukes today for day one of her medical, I am hoping to get good news from her later tonight.

I want to say thanks to Mike and Gracey for helping Radz out. Gracey has welcomed her to her home and helped by meeting Radz at the airport and showing her where the embassy was and St Lukes. Really big thanks to Mike and Gracey you guys are the best.
RadzNSteveMalePhilippines2008-12-10 15:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2008 Filers!
Sorry to hear that I dont know what to say, we wish you luck and hope that you can get this cleared up.
RadzNSteveMalePhilippines2008-12-09 18:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2008 Filers!
Well Radzney is on the airplane headed for Manila now She is suppose to call me when she arrives. I hope the flight all goes well for her, we had problems with the e ticket but she did finally get on the airplane.
RadzNSteveMalePhilippines2008-12-08 21:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2008 Filers!
I know if you call the philippines embassy you can talk to someone that will help you, I know each embassy is different and not sure how the Thai embassy works but, it would seem unreasonable that you can not talk to anyone in the visa section. I have read on here that at Philippines embassy you get a better response if the US citizen calls, IM not sure which one of you made the call but maybe that can help. Good luck.
RadzNSteveMalePhilippines2008-12-08 16:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2008 Filers!
Yikes can you call them and ask for later date since you just now got the letter?
RadzNSteveMalePhilippines2008-12-08 07:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2008 Filers!
aw Gracey that was great, soon you will making that for your wedding. Thanks for everything, I just got off the phone with Radz she is excited and nervious she dont want to mess anything up, and she is so happy you have taken her under your wing and helping her out.
RadzNSteveMalePhilippines2008-12-07 21:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2008 Filers!
Dog gone just read that and realize im missing some words on that post lolz. Thanks Gracey and Mike, Radz is looking forward to seeing you Gracey and she is excited to be there soon.
RadzNSteveMalePhilippines2008-12-07 16:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2008 Filers!
QUOTE (mikelovesgracey @ Dec 7 2008, 08:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
DEAR FRIENDS, sleep.gif

Lemme remind all those who are checking the USCIS website that is utterly USELESS to check in there. dry.gif Why, i'm now eligible for an interview yet the USCIS site tells me to wait for NOA2! ClockWatch2.gif dry.gif

Equally useless is talking to USCIS agents, because they merely read from their never-updating website. headbonk.gif What you can do is DEMAND to be transfered to next level support. Don't take no for an answer. Whatever they tell, you, DEMAND for higher level support. I've worked as a call center agent myself so I know for a fact that it is a rule NOT to refuse transfer when a client/caller requests for it. good.gif

innocent.gif My prayers go out to all of you who haven't gotten any news on their NOA2. Dontcha worry, God is watching!

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STEVE! Hey guy! Almost time for Radz to get here! I'm soooo excited! happy.gif Please remind yer gurl no need to bring towels, toiletries and house slippers. Got all that here. wink.gif No need need to pack alotta clothes either cuz there's a friendly washing machine here. happy.gif

By the way, did Mike tell you the guy alien.gif who was to co-sponsor us ditched us last minute? dry.gif So then we had to look for replacement. Good thing my sister in Tx and my aunt in NY were more than happy to do it. yes.gif That means we could get delayed a lil bit but that's ok. Important thing is to go to the interview armed to the teeth. content.gif

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BIG HUG TO YOU ALL!!!

rose.gif Mike's Gracey



Thanks Gracey, she has already left for Gensan early this morning or was it yesterday morning, I have been working and missed our chat time friday night, I ended up working 27 hours our of a 32 hour period and was worn out and got no chance to chat with her just had to send her a message which she did answer and she understood, IM thankful she is so understanding. IM not sure what all she packed but I know she took it all to Gensan with her where she is staying with her Father and Sister until time to fly to see you. We are both so thankful to you for all your help and IM sure you 2 will have a great time together. Im going to try to call her later tonight. I told her i will keep sending her emails every day so she will have a full mail box when she gets home LOLz. Thanks again and im glad you co new cosponsor.

smile.gif rose.gif
RadzNSteveMalePhilippines2008-12-07 16:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2008 Filers!
The german is ok lolz i was just joking about not being able to read, I dont mind at all if you post in german, Please forgive me if I made you think otherwise
RadzNSteveMalePhilippines2008-12-06 10:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2008 Filers!
I think my computer is messed up I cant make out a single word in that last post.
RadzNSteveMalePhilippines2008-12-06 06:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2008 Filers!
QUOTE (Crazy & Mad @ Dec 4 2008, 03:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hii.all... I have Question for I134 notorized... helpsmilie.gif helpsmilie.gif

I went to my bank today to get my I-134 Affadavit of Support notarized. Last time few month ago..they did that seal was embossed but Today, according to them, everything is simply stamped with an InkPad Stamp on I-134 if ink stamp... they said now no longer use an embossed? blush.gif Duuh..

Has anyone else experienced to getting documents notarized without a raised (embossed) seal? Anyone ever have any experienced problems with of these kinds of notarizations?
Things just changeing every day headbonk.gif


yes that is the way most are doing it now, its just as good as the embossed ones.
RadzNSteveMalePhilippines2008-12-06 03:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2008 Filers!
I think the TST is the TB skin test.
RadzNSteveMalePhilippines2008-12-03 08:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2008 Filers!
hello Gracey and Mike, was checking this morning hoping to see post from you on interveiw date. Maybe it will be here when i get home from work day. Good Luck
RadzNSteveMalePhilippines2008-12-01 07:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2008 Filers!
QUOTE (mikelovesgracey @ Nov 29 2008, 09:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi. I just wanna ask, where did you get the info that co-sporsorship is not honored in the Manila Embassy? Dang, if that's the case, we're dead! blink.gif


I havent read that anywhere offically Mike and I hope its not true, dont know what to tell you on that buddy.


QUOTE (yahyah @ Nov 29 2008, 04:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi I am a JUNE filler. My fiance will be schedule for his medical nextweek so by december hope fully he will be schedule for interview.

Question outhere! the required income is atleast 14,000 for household size of 2. My income last year is very close to 14,000 but its still didnt make it to 14,000. I heard Philippine embassy do not accept co-sponsors. What should i do? Can a bank Statement help? and what should i put for "PERSONAL PROPERTY" on item number 7 on 1-134? Does it mean the value of my car, house appliances, bank account, etc?


PLEASE HELP! Im so Nervous! crying.gif blush.gif



RadzNSteveMalePhilippines2008-11-30 17:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2008 Filers!
QUOTE (yahyah @ Nov 29 2008, 05:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Stinky Monkey @ Nov 26 2008, 04:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (stevew158 @ Nov 26 2008, 02:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
we are now looking forward to Dec 19 for Radz interview, she has plane tickets for flight to manila and all planned out on going to medical. We just have to make hotel reservations for those dates thinking of making reservcations at the Bayview across from the embassy
I hope everyone is doing fine here and that everyone has the NOA2's by the end of the month. Good Luck everyone



Oh almost forgot. Happy Thanksgiving!!!!! there are no turkey icons on here lolz



wow things are really moving I will be thinking of you on the 19th, I have my medical that date as well

GOOD LUCK



Hi!.....How didi you make an appointment for MEDICAL? Did you make an appointment with them first before you make n appointment for interview? Please HELP me blush.gif




the medical is on a first come first serve basis so i think you just show up in the morning here is some information on another post:

ST. LUKE'S MEDICAL EXTENSION CLINIC (SLMEC) information is within my signature. The beneficiary and derivative(s) are required to have medical exam(s) and vaccination shots before a visa can be issued (per the US Immigration Laws) and should be taken before the visa interview. Family and/or friends are prohibited from entering the facility, unless otherwise required.

The medical exam, adminstered by SLMEC, is a two days process:

Day 1 is the medical exam whereas the beneficiary's passport will be taken and sent to the USE along with the medical exam results and;
Day 2 is the vaccination whereas the beneficiary will be given the x-ray film and the DS-3025 Vaccination Worksheet/Record at the conclusion.

Planning/Scheduling the Medical Exam: Plan on a three night hotel stay in Manila to accomplish this part of the visa stage. Please review this instructional and layout information [CLICK HERE] (Thx Sillygirl), SLEC's Flowcharts for Day 1 and Day 2 of the Medical Exam [CLICK HERE] (Thx Rea).

Be advised, SLMEC works on a first come first served basis. Therefore, the beneficary may go at anytime to be administered the medical exam. Per the Manila Embassy Thread, we recommend that the beneficiary take the medical exam anywhere from 2 weeks to a month before the interview to ensure the results are available for the Consular Officer and to prepare in the unfortunate event of unfavorable medical results. If the medical exam is taken anytime too far beyond a month before the visa interview, there is a risk that the results could be invalid, which means the beneficiary will have to take another medical exam before the visa can be approved.

What does the beneficiary need to take to the medical exam? Check out the Manila Embassy Thread's recommendations on what to bring and sample questions asked [CLICK HERE]. Here are the basic required items that the beneficary needs to bring to the medical exam: (1) medical exam fee (payment accepted in pesos only), (2) passport (SLMEC will keep the passport and delivery it to the USE along with the medical exam results, so make a copy of the passport for your records), and (3) three 2x2 passport photos as stated on the DOS website [CLICK HERE] (referenced on page 3 of Packet 4). The beneficiary also needs to have the sponsors contact information (address, phone number, and ssn #) for the SLMEC forms. Please be sure to bring, at the least, the basic required items to the medical exam, but a more complete list is within the link for the Manila Embassy Threads recommendations listed above.

SLMEC Note: St. Luke's will forward the medical exam results along with the passport to the Manila Embassy in preparation for the visa interview.

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RadzNSteveMalePhilippines2008-11-29 18:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2008 Filers!
QUOTE (mikelovesgracey @ Nov 29 2008, 04:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No problemo, Steve. good.gif

We're all set for everything except one thing: the medical. I know I will be asked to present vaccination records. I have none. I left them in Digos City. We did have a pediatrician here but she's now in Germany. I'm trying to find out how (and how much) to get tested for the what? antibodies? Yeah, antibodies.
I will present the test results to Saint Luke's during our medical.

Still unsure what to do. helpsmilie.gif

I have a question: IS IT BETTER TO MAKE THE CALL (requesting for interview date) FROM THE US OR FROM THE PHILS?
Uhhhmmm, if it's a silly question and there's no difference, just ignore it. tongue.gif

rose.gif Mike's Gracey


I made the call from USA on the 1-888 number they were very nice to me and very helpful. I think that if you dont have the medical vaccine rercords then you get shots the second day of medical for the vaccines. Hope this helps.

From what i have read on other posts the US citzen calling seems to have less problems, I dont know this for a fact, as Radz never tried to call, I made the call myself. Hope this is of some help good luck
RadzNSteveMalePhilippines2008-11-29 18:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2008 Filers!
Thanks mike and gracey, I talked to Radz we are going to reset the hotel dates, I think Radz and Gracey had long chat on the phone yesterday, or maybe was today, i sometimes get the dates mixed up with the time difference. I believe Radz and Gracey got it all worked out or are working on it. IM guessing your going to call tomorrow night to the embassy and get Graceys interview date. Thanks for all the support, and assistance with offering Radz a place to stay while she is in Manila. I am hoping to get good news from you tomorrow night on the inteveiw date. I hope they can both go to interview the same day. Best wishs Steve and Radz
RadzNSteveMalePhilippines2008-11-29 11:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2008 Filers!
Thank you stinking monkey, we will be thinking of you also. Good Luck to you also.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone and Its a good day for all but the turkeys. Hopefully next week will bring lots of approvals
RadzNSteveMalePhilippines2008-11-27 08:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2008 Filers!
we are now looking forward to Dec 19 for Radz interview, she has plane tickets for flight to manila and all planned out on going to medical. We just have to make hotel reservations for those dates thinking of making reservcations at the Bayview across from the embassy
I hope everyone is doing fine here and that everyone has the NOA2's by the end of the month. Good Luck everyone



Oh almost forgot. Happy Thanksgiving!!!!! there are no turkey icons on here lolz
RadzNSteveMalePhilippines2008-11-26 09:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2008 Filers!
We called embassy tonight and got interview date of 12/19/2008. yeppii
RadzNSteveMalePhilippines2008-11-23 23:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2008 Filers!
I sure hope your noa2 is already on the way would be great if you got it in the mail tomorrow. I havent been as active on here the last week because of working overtime, but I have been trying to check in and keep up with the posts. Good Luck to you and all still waiting for Noa2's Steven and Radz
RadzNSteveMalePhilippines2008-11-23 16:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2008 Filers!
QUOTE (saffa @ Nov 21 2008, 12:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Has anyone heard of Vermont sending the approved K1 application directly to the embassy and not to NVC? We just phoned Vermont to ask if our approved NOA2 had gone to NVC, and they said it had (as our letter stated) been sent directly to the Prague Embassy instead. According to the woman we spoke to, they have the choice of sending it to NVC or the embassy.
We asked to her repeat herself a few times to make sure, and she seemed 100% assured that it was normal procedure. It is great if it has gone to the embassy, we can move things forward much faster, and I will call them Monday to check. But we are just concerned that this is unusual, and dont want any hitches in the procedure.
Anyone else had this experience?



That maybe possible im not sure, I do know the only reason K1 visa are sent to NVC is that they are assigned a new number there. The number will be something liket this MNL2008********. MNL is for Manila embassy each embassy has a three letter code for that embassy before the case number. That number helps track where the packet was sent to. K1 visa's only stay at NVC for a few days, around 3 days from what i had observed when I was keeping track of that, so even if its at NVC it goes out quickly because NVC doent do anything other thand assign that number, ship out the packet and send electronic transfer of the packet also to embassy's. Good Luck
RadzNSteveMalePhilippines2008-11-21 16:46:00
IMBRA Special TopicsNVC said Approved but “Still No Approval Notice(NOA2) From VSC”
I think i would call my congressman or state senator first before paying any fee's, after all it is not your fault, they either never sent it or the US Post office, a model of effeciency lost it. Good Luck
RadzNSteveMalePhilippines2008-12-08 16:40:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)My experience with a lawyer
I guess most people dont post when they have no problems with lawyers, but just what I have read here on vj im glad I didnt use one, They really seem to mess things up a lot and charge you lots of money to do it.


RadzNSteveMalePhilippines2009-01-11 05:23:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusHow do you keep romance?
aw ok got it now its a custom in Russia. That splains it. Thanks
RadzNSteveMalePhilippines2008-12-11 19:57:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusHow do you keep romance?
if even numbers of flower are unlucky why do the flower shops sell them in dozens, why not 11's or some other odd number. I dont believe the even number of flowers is unlucky deal.
RadzNSteveMalePhilippines2008-12-11 15:36:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusHow do you keep romance?
ok i dont understand whats wrong with even number of roses?
RadzNSteveMalePhilippines2008-12-11 12:54:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusHow do you keep romance?
Thanks for sharing that workin4somethin. That is some real useful information or at least i hope so I made note of those questions and hope they work for us, At this point we dont have any issues (that i know of) lolz but you never know, because what i do not understand is usually what gets me in trouble, and knowing the right questions to ask could be a big help.
RadzNSteveMalePhilippines2008-12-10 15:44:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusHow do you keep romance?
Those are good ideas and thoughts from all and very good advice thanks
RadzNSteveMalePhilippines2008-12-05 12:43:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusHow do you keep romance?
right now our date night consist of talking for 3 to 4 hours via internet every other night, so i guess when she gets here we will log onto different computers and chat to keep up our date night. Gawd hope she dont read this.
RadzNSteveMalePhilippines2008-12-04 15:36:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresprocessing times at VSC going BACKWARDS???
Ive notice at least since June that the dates posted for VSC and CSC are always the same, I dont think you should put much stock in what they post on the site, it always seems to be late being posted and if you read what people are posting on this site, those dates posted are not correct.
RadzNSteveMalePhilippines2008-08-29 08:33:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed more explanation about RFE....
Can also mean that have misplaced the evidence you sent. But hope that doesnt happen often.
RadzNSteveMalePhilippines2008-09-16 17:32:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNigeria U.S. Embassy Fraud Investigators
My big concern would be why would they refused to answer questions because she thought it was a Police woman. That would send up red flags to any investigator. That speaking from 26 working as a police officer.
RadzNSteveMalePhilippines2008-09-30 14:05:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhy do they keep your paperwork at the interview
QUOTE (williamball @ Sep 25 2008, 05:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
At the interview asking a lot of questions , and they keep the paperwork and her passport ? And they say pay the delivery fee . What happens to all that ? Is that normal she had an interview today


thats normal, they well send the passort back to her with the visa in a few weeks. Thats a good sign congradulations.
RadzNSteveMalePhilippines2008-09-25 05:49:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhere is the visa number on my wife's visa?
see if this link helps its from examples on this site

http://www.visajourn...y...um=19&pos=1
RadzNSteveMalePhilippines2008-12-08 21:31:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDelbros Texts for Visa delivery
congradulations and tell them to warm up the jets your ready to fly. best wishes and Have a Merry Christmas
RadzNSteveMalePhilippines2008-12-09 18:30:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHave a holly,jolly Christmas
Merry Christmas, IM working today from 0645 to 1500 unless someone takes me up on the offer to work the evening shift for them. Next year Radz will be here, this year its just me and the fish, who got a nice present from Santa. My son is spending the day with my ex wife and her family so for me working is as good as sitting home and watching the lights on the tree flash lolz. Best of Luck to everyone be safe during the holiday season and dont drink and drive, the police are still out in force.

MERRY CHRISTMAS
RadzNSteveMalePhilippines2008-12-25 07:08:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPPPROOOOOOOOOOOVED!!!!!!!!!!! APRIL FILER!!!!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOO
Congradulations kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
RadzNSteveMalePhilippines2008-12-30 17:02:00