Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	i751 NO bio appoinment letter yet	Hi I am Louella, my visa is going to expire on March 25 2012, I mailed my I751 application last Feb.9. (VSC) received my NOA1 Feb.14...well, it's been 2 weeks since then but I have not receive any letter for my biometric appointment, I have seen on others timeline that they have scheduled for theirs. How soon after your NOA1 did you receive letter for your biometric? I am just wandering if there is a reason for me to worry. Thank you, hope you're having a good day.	john&louella	Female	Philippines	2012-02-29 13:16:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	i751 NO bio appoinment letter yet	It can take up to 30 days to get a biometric letter. It is completely dependent on your local ASC center and how they are operating. You cannot go by other peoples " biometric timelines ". You are correct - you cannot go for biometrics without a biometric appointment - even if you are to try an early walk in you must have an appointment letter. Thank you, I am soooo getting impatient I am just anxious to plan our trip to visit our grandparents and for my 5 months old baby meet his great granddaddy. It's been a month and a week after I sent it,I can't wait to be done with this process. Thank you, have a good day I know how you feel but you can't do anything but to wait. You can't do biometrics without the appointment letter, you can walk-in biometrics thou whenever you have your appointment letter and do it earlier. thank you, yeah I am getting impatient and worried, hopefully it will be in the mail next week you have a good day!	john&louella	Female	Philippines	2012-03-17 13:42:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	i751 NO bio appoinment letter yet	Is there anyone here who sent there I751 last Feb.9,2012 and no biometric appointment letter yet? sent mine ----------Feb 9 they received it----Feb.11 cheque cashed-------Feb.13 NOA1----------------Feb.17 Now I am getting worried because was looking at others timeline and most of them are scheduled a month or a lil bit over after they sent their packet. Should I worry? if not here soon, when should I call them? Oh yeah, if I do not have an appointment letter yet I cannot go there to have an advance biometric, right? thank you.	john&louella	Female	Philippines	2012-03-15 23:51:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	good hotel in Greer, SC?	Hi VJers I finally got my biometric appointment letter in the mail, I would to like to hear from you guys if you can recommend a good decent hotel in Greer,S.C. because there is where I am going to have my biometric taken. I have 5 months old baby that is gonna be with me on that day,it is ok to bring bottled formula, right? and or formula powder in a container? thank you, i hope to hear from you guys. I'll appreciate it!	john&louella	Female	Philippines	2012-04-04 21:51:00
Philippines	i passed my interview	QUOTE (lykatodd @ Nov 26 2008, 06:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I had my interview last Nov. 25 and thanks GOD i passed... I am with Denmar and Rose who also a VJ members and the 3 of us got the light pink papers so Denmar and I celebrated it in Star City and we had a very good time.... We arrived in US embassy at exactly 5 am cuz our schedule time is 7 am...Denmar and I shared room in Cherry Blossom hotel and Rose was there already with her fiance...So we just kept chatting each other to take away our nervousness...hahahahaha We came inside the embassy at exactly 6:45 then passed the DS 156 , DS 157, and DS 156 k and they gave us # and we sat down waiting our # to be called for finger scanning...At 8:00 am we were called for finger scanning then wait again for the pre screening...Then when my # called in window 23 the one who did my screening is such a nice guys and just asking me few questions about me and my fiance and asks all the documents and he just told me that im a very sweet girl... then i said why u say that??then he told me its because it shows all the documents I passed...well thats a plus to me anyway...then he told me to wait for my last interview and wishing me goodluck... Then exactly 11:30 my # called in window 30 for my CO interview I felt nervous cuz the CO in his mid 30's looks strict but very handsome CO...hahahaha... Then when I entered the room i greeted him good morning and he response also then told me to sit down...Then he asked my name and where did we met my fiance and when we met in person and started looking all the evidences i passed and he started smiling and told me that thats best evidences he checked and he admired all the artistic i did in my evidence scrapbook...Then he asked about the engagement ring cuz i took pics all the rings that my fiance gave to me then checking if i wear it then i showed it to him in my fingers then asking why i have 2 engagement rings the i told him he proposed me twice then he said wow... Then he told me to wait for my name to be called gave me a sweet smile... Congratulations! Another inspiring approved visa,it cheers me up! very well detailed, i am sure it will help members who will have their interview soon. Salamat! Edited by john&louella, 28 November 2008 - 07:24 AM.	john&louella	Female	Philippines	2008-11-28 07:23:00
Philippines	SLEC K1 medical exam: how much?	QUOTE (Rose&Corey @ Feb 20 2009, 10:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i pay 10,240.85 pesos.good luck thanks for the info, i appreciate it very much. Good luck and God bless you! *j&L* QUOTE (davra @ Feb 20 2009, 10:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (john&louella @ Feb 20 2009, 09:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi guys! to all those who had there medical exams just recently, how much does it cost you to get the medical exam at SLEC? how much are the hotel rates located near SLEC? your replies will be a big help as i prepare for my medical exam. Thank you Vj Members. Ingat! *j&L* I just had my medical january 13,2009 and cost for $ 213.35 for adults and i stayed in malate penssione for 1,700 pesos...There are many nice hotel and a very cheap price near in st.lukes,try to google..Goodluck.. Salamat po for the info, i appreciate it. God bless you po.	john&louella	Female	Philippines	2009-02-20 10:25:00
Philippines	SLEC K1 medical exam: how much?	Hi guys! to all those who had there medical exams just recently, how much does it cost you to get the medical exam at SLEC? how much are the hotel rates located near SLEC? your replies will be a big help as i prepare for my medical exam. Thank you Vj Members. Ingat! *j&L*	john&louella	Female	Philippines	2009-02-20 08:50:00
Philippines	received NOA2- what is next?	QUOTE (sweet_wifey22 @ Mar 22 2009, 02:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (john&louella @ Mar 21 2009, 12:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello VJ Members! Our K1 Petition got approved last March 12 and the hard copy arrived in the mail last March 16. I have bunches of questions 1) How long should we expect for the NVC to forward our papers to Manila USEM? How can we tell if it is already forwarded or not? ans: 2-3 weeks just keep calling NVC.2) What are the forms/papers my fiance should send to me for me to bring on the day of my interview? ans: from your fiance: I-134 affidavit of support, ITR for the, w-2s, bank statement if applicable, letter of employment 3) What are the forms i need to be completed? ans:ans: fully-filled up ds-156, 157 with the bank validation, and ds-156k4) Where to pay the Visa Processing fee, BPI or Banco de Oro? ans; you can pay it in BDO 5) Birth Certificate- is the one i am going to request from NSO(Naga City) will suffice? How many copies should i secure? ans: 2 copies or more are fine Do i need to specify the purpose of request as "for K1 VISA"? or "For Travel Abroad? ans: for what? you mean for you birth cert? then ans is you dont need too. Fortravel abroad is fine. 6) and also for the NBI Clearance - with a remark of No Derogatory record on file...is this ok? purpose of request do i need to specify too? ans: in NBI you need to specify that it is for TRAVEL ABROAD.7) i already have my GCC and that certificate from CFO, i asked for it last January 2008. When i applied for passport i learned/read that it is required for K1 Visa applicants, so i did and went ahead attended a seminar and secure that certificate from CFO and was instructed to come back once received a visa. Do they expire? No expiration and start reading here. You will find all the stuff/ the things you need to know. That is all for now but there will be much much more questions next time again, lol. I am so glad to have buddies here to approach with regards of the petition and visa process, it is so draining and stressful but it worth it for my fiance and our future together. I hope you guys can help me with this, i just want to be really prepared for my interview, although it wont be anytime soon but i want to work with it slowly and be ready. Thank you and have a good day! Please read here ========> http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3204.html Good luck Sis Maraming Salamat sis!	john&louella	Female	Philippines	2009-03-22 05:18:00
Philippines	received NOA2- what is next?	QUOTE (Mister_Bill @ Mar 22 2009, 07:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Way to go! Now the fiancee gets to do her stuff! http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3204.html Thank you QUOTE (Karin und Otto @ Mar 22 2009, 12:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congratulations... You've just completed Step 4 on the K1 Visa Flowchart. Click HERE to see what's next. Thank you very much	john&louella	Female	Philippines	2009-03-22 00:56:00
Philippines	received NOA2- what is next?	Hello VJ Members! Our K1 Petition got approved last March 12 and the hard copy arrived in the mail last March 16. I have bunches of questions 1) How long should we expect for the NVC to forward our papers to Manila USEM? How can we tell if it is already forwarded or not? 2) What are the forms/papers my fiance should send to me for me to bring on the day of my interview? 3) What are the forms i need to be completed? 4) Where to pay the Visa Processing fee, BPI or Banco de Oro? 5) Birth Certificate- is the one i am going to request from NSO(Naga City) will suffice? How many copies should i secure? Do i need to specify the purpose of request as "for K1 VISA"? or "For Travel Abroad? 6) and also for the NBI Clearance - with a remark of No Derogatory record on file...is this ok? purpose of request do i need to specify too? 7) i already have my GCC and that certificate from CFO, i asked for it last January 2008. When i applied for passport i learned/read that it is required for K1 Visa applicants, so i did and went ahead attended a seminar and secure that certificate from CFO and was instructed to come back once received a visa. Do they expire? That is all for now but there will be much much more questions next time again, lol. I am so glad to have buddies here to approach with regards of the petition and visa process, it is so draining and stressful but it worth it for my fiance and our future together. I hope you guys can help me with this, i just want to be really prepared for my interview, although it wont be anytime soon but i want to work with it slowly and be ready. Thank you and have a good day!	john&louella	Female	Philippines	2009-03-21 11:15:00
Philippines	what if K1 visa approved?	QUOTE (Piscean @ Apr 5 2009, 01:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Visa is valid for 6 months! its ok to leave in August. Magandang araw, thank you po sa info. Edited by john&louella, 05 April 2009 - 11:29 AM.	john&louella	Female	Philippines	2009-04-05 11:28:00
Philippines	what if K1 visa approved?	QUOTE (loveusomuchhoney @ Apr 3 2009, 07:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (john&louella @ Apr 3 2009, 06:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi i just want to ask this, what if i have my interview next month(May)? and my K1 visa is approved? would it be ok to stay here for a while then leave in August? Thanks i hope to get an aswer from you guys, before i sched our interview date. Just remember your visa is only valid for 6 months and you have to get married within 90 days of your arrival if you are going to the USA. Salamat po ng marami! QUOTE (loveusomuchhoney @ Apr 3 2009, 07:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (john&louella @ Apr 3 2009, 06:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi i just want to ask this, what if i have my interview next month(May)? and my K1 visa is approved? would it be ok to stay here for a while then leave in August? Thanks i hope to get an aswer from you guys, before i sched our interview date. Just remember your visa is only valid for 6 months and you have to get married within 90 days of your arrival if you are going to the USA. Salamat po ng marami! QUOTE (SirJon @ Apr 3 2009, 07:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (john&louella @ Apr 3 2009, 11:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi i just want to ask this, what if i have my interview next month(May)? and my K1 visa is approved? would it be ok to stay here for a while then leave in August? Thanks i hope to get an aswer from you guys, before i sched our interview date. You would be fine with that. The visa is valid for 6 months. I've just got mine, and I am not leaving until the end of May. Thank you very much for the reply!	john&louella	Female	Philippines	2009-04-03 09:34:00
Philippines	what if K1 visa approved?	Hi i just want to ask this, what if i have my interview next month(May)? and my K1 visa is approved? would it be ok to stay here for a while then leave in August? Thanks i hope to get an aswer from you guys, before i sched our interview date.	john&louella	Female	Philippines	2009-04-03 05:00:00
Philippines	got interview date, what to expect from USEm Manila?	QUOTE (belovedbyme @ Apr 13 2009, 07:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Its okay if it's a month before the interview. About the forms you can print it online which is much better.But I think the DS 157 you need to fill it up handwritten because if you have many info. to write into the lower portion if you are working and school you finished schooling. Some got a letter from USEM others didn't get anything. You can use your confirmation email and NVC letter to have your medical examination in case you don't get anything from USEM. Congratulations for the approval!!! More way to go for your interview soon! Good luck! thank you very much for the info QUOTE (mahal007 @ Apr 13 2009, 10:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well, my fiancee just done her medical last week and its totally different info that we got here at vj, some says that you only need the interview email confirmation, noa2 etc. to show them,but my fiancee said they ask for the letter from USEM and you must make 3 copies of it. thank you very much for the info QUOTE (thepizzadude @ Apr 14 2009, 03:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (mahal007 @ Apr 13 2009, 10:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well, my fiancee just done her medical last week and its totally different info that we got here at vj, some says that you only need the interview email confirmation, noa2 etc. to show them,but my fiancee said they ask for the letter from USEM and you must make 3 copies of it. http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3218.html What should I bring to my medical examination? * Appointment letter sent by the National Visa Center or an e-mail print out of your appointment sent by the Call Center or the appointment date shown on our website (http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3238.htm) * Appropriate medical examination fee. * Passport (valid for at least 6 months) * Two colored pictures (2 inches x 2 inches) with a white background From Embassies website thank you very much for the info	john&louella	Female	Philippines	2009-04-15 04:29:00
Philippines	got interview date, what to expect from USEm Manila?	thank you for the info, it is good to know that i am gonna be ok with just the print out of email from USEm Manila when we did the appointmen, thank you guys. QUOTE (dale_trisha @ Apr 13 2009, 08:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> When you setup your interview you will get an email from the USEM. That works the best. If you do not have that then for St. Lukes you can use the letter from NVC or your NOA2. thank you for the info, it is good to know that i am gonna be ok with just the print out of email from USEm Manila when we did the appointmen, thank you guys. j&L QUOTE (belovedbyme @ Apr 13 2009, 07:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Its okay if it's a month before the interview. About the forms you can print it online which is much better.But I think the DS 157 you need to fill it up handwritten because if you have many info. to write into the lower portion if you are working and school you finished schooling. Some got a letter from USEM others didn't get anything. You can use your confirmation email and NVC letter to have your medical examination in case you don't get anything from USEM. Congratulations for the approval!!! More way to go for your interview soon! Good luck!	john&louella	Female	Philippines	2009-04-13 08:22:00
Philippines	got interview date, what to expect from USEm Manila?	Hi VJ Family, ako na naman po uli I would like to ask for information, we just had our appointment for the interview questions are: i plan to have my medical exam by end of this month, will it be okay even if it is a month before the interview? is there any letters or should i expect letters coming from US Em? about the forms to be completed such as DS 156, DS 156K and DS 157, I know i can find those forms online, should i go ahead and fill them up and have it printed? or handwritten? need help, please Thanks confused and excited j&L	john&louella	Female	Philippines	2009-04-13 05:14:00
Philippines	citystate tower hotel check-out time?	QUOTE (bluemist @ Apr 15 2009, 07:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Check out time is 12noon..Stayed there many times and during my medical and interview. If you will stay there during ur interview...u can leave your cellphone or camera or any gadgets sa receptionist/front desk. thank you po sa info! j&L QUOTE (sasha414 @ Apr 15 2009, 07:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> check out time is 12 noon. yes electronic gadgets are allowed in slec thanks po, maraming salamat sa info. j&L QUOTE (sweet_wifey22 @ Apr 15 2009, 07:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes, you can bring electronic gadget in St. Lukes. Here's the website of City State: http://citystatetowerhotel.com.ph/ Ok po, maraming salamat. Have a nice day.	john&louella	Female	Philippines	2009-04-15 09:29:00