ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionFiancee' visa approved but the sealed document was opened...
QUOTE (h1ghl4nd3r @ Apr 22 2008, 12:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi there... I have a stupid question for a stupid mistake...

What happens if the sealed package that came along with the fiancee' visa was opened? I checked around the web but all I could find is the consequences of trying to enter the U.S.

I guess what I need to know is, what should my Fiancee' do and what kind of delay should we expect from this?

Thank you so much for taking the time to read, and hopefuly respond...

What was inside? wink.gifwink.gif

seriously....bring it back to the embassy before you depart
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-04-22 07:07:00
PhilippinesCan I attend my fiance's interview at USEM in Manila?
I am planning to spend the Whole month of March with my sweetie...from exam to interview...and of course, for the flight back.
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-01-30 12:55:00
PhilippinesFlying to Manila for Fiance Interview
Right now I'm Contacting a travel agent here to see what they have to offer. May as well hear those options as well.
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-01-25 10:40:00
PhilippinesFlying to Manila for Fiance Interview
QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Jan 25 2008, 09:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Have fun on the trip. Do you have an open ended ticket? You could wait until you have the visa and CFO stamp and then try to book your flights together. Good luck good.gif

I've heard about the open ended ticket...I've also heard they can be expensive too. but in any case, I'm just not sure how to go about getting one...
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-01-25 09:04:00
PhilippinesFlying to Manila for Fiance Interview
I plan on flying down to Be with my fiance for her interview...anybody else doing the same?

I have one question...if I Fly down on a round trip ticket how do I make sure I am able to fly back with my fiance on the trip back?
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-01-25 08:59:00
PhilippinesAnyone Flying to Manila
I am flying down to Manila on February 28th via Chicago/Tokyo to Manila. anybody else on these dates?
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-02-17 16:15:00
PhilippinesDS form 230
Niether did I, but that is what she has recieved in her packet. It doesn't seem to match the sample letter that is here in VJ
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-02-21 17:31:00
PhilippinesDS form 230
QUOTE (Anthony Julie @ Feb 21 2008, 04:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jartu63 @ Feb 21 2008, 04:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all Hope I can get some info on this

My Sweetie recieved her packet from the embassy and it doesn't seem to match the ones that are in the Embassy Guide

She recieved the DS 156 form, 156k, DS 158 and the DS 230 forms.

Now which ones will she need for the interview? This got confusing when she told me this

Thanks for the assistance

She can use DS-158 and DS-230 forms thats inside the packet but she can use downloaded forms too (if she prefers).

While, DS-156 must be barcoded, in short, she cannot use DS-156 USE sent to her. She can get it from here: https://evisaforms.state.gov/

Thank you for the info. and sorry I didn't mention earlier, there was no DS 157 form, does that mean she doesn't need that either?
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-02-21 17:08:00
PhilippinesDS form 230
Hi all Hope I can get some info on this

My Sweetie recieved her packet from the embassy and it doesn't seem to match the ones that are in the Embassy Guide

She recieved the DS 156 form, 156k, DS 158 and the DS 230 forms.

Now which ones will she need for the interview? This got confusing when she told me this

Thanks for the assistance
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-02-21 03:51:00
PhilippinesOn My Way Out
Well, I just landed (about 2 hrs ago) and I am now at the Miramar Hotel. I will meet Maymay tomorrow afternoon as she is flying in from Ozamiz city. I had no problems getting here and for the first time in three tries I didn't have to sleep at O'Hare and all other connections went smoothly. I think this is a sign of good things to come....I'm praying my ### off.

Tomorrow after we meet we will rest and recover for a bit, and spend Sunday exploring around Manila. Probably the malls, this is her first time here. Mine too technically, as the last time was just travelling between terms 1 and 2

Ok talk later
Good luck and thanks for the well wishes
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-02-29 12:14:00
PhilippinesOn My Way Out
Hi All,

In about 5 hrs I'll be going out to the airport so I can be with my baby in Manila. I am spending the whole process with her from exam through interview. I will be arriving in Manila at about 10:30pm. She will be arriving the following Saturday afternoon on the flight from Ozamiz City and I will meet her at the airport.

One thing to note that I am taking as a good omen, I was cleaning out my wallet and came across an old fortune from a Cookie I saved a few years back. It was pre-Sunshine but I liked what it said:

All your hard work will pay off in the end


After the interview, we are staying for a couple of extra days in Manila and then travelling back to her home town of Tangub City. we are spending two weeks there with plans to travel back together (yes I took the chance).

Now a question, should I ask for embassy pick up knowing that I am going to be there for two more weeks, or should I wait for delivery?

I will try and keep this updated.
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-02-28 00:04:00
PhilippinesConfused about the CFO
HELP, My Fiance has her VISA But the passport is being held pending Document Verification. I know she needs to attend the CFO seminar Can she still? and who do I contact...CFO, SMEF, or PRISM? and what are their hours if anyone knows. My plan right now is for her to attend a meeting then we are flying back to her home town. I Just need to know if I have to schedule the return flight a day earlier than planned (Friday Vs Saturday).
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-03-11 02:56:00
PhilippinesMarch 11 interview
QUOTE (Dave+Rose @ Mar 12 2008, 05:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey VJers,

I just wanna say thank you to all of you who posted several topics in here. Those helped me a lot in my preparations. I had our interview last March 11 for the K1/K2 visa and we got approved! Here is the story:

March 10 at 11:00 am, me and my daughter left our house in Quezon City and checked in at Riviera Mansion, a small hotel but is nice and my daughter enjoyed the bath tub hehehehe. We spent the rest of the day malling then visiting the Malate Church for help and blessing. At 2:00am of March 11, we prepared for our big day and around 3am, we arrived at the embassy. There were already few people waiting, some were taking nap even lol. Around 4:30, we got in the line to enter the embassy grounds, we were number 5 in line! At 6:15 we were instructed to enter gate 2 where our things were passed into the xray machine. At 6:30, we were called to a counter to submit our DS forms, I had to get off the line and get back again coz I forgot to tick some items about having relatives in the US. I was given a que number 7005, then around 7:30, my number flashed into the screen and so me and my daughter went to counter 19 for the pre-screening. The pre-screener got all the pictures I compiled, the affidavit of support, CENOMAR and NBI. Since I had my papers organized, we did not take long in the pre-screener. We were called after 15 mins for the fingerprint scanning, had to be in line twice as the first time, the computer hanged... I had my fingerprint scanned at one try hehehehhee. Around 8:30, my number flashed to proceed to Window 32, the interview with the consul. The consul was very nice...(and handsome at that hehehehe). He opened the original petition and said: "Outstanding!" He did not ask me a lot, just where my fiance is located then he started describing to be the Washington, DC and right there I knew we were approved. He typed something in the computer and then looked at me and told me and my daughter, "you both are approved" and I asked him for visa pick up which he approved and told me in 24-48 hours I will get my visa. I was not instructed to go to Delbros, I paid my doc verification last Feb. 8. I wanted to jump for joy, now its all behind us now and the preparation for the trip to the US is what I will start working on. We were so happy that I took my daughter at the Hobbit's house for dinner hehehehhehe. She loved the place! God is really good, I have asked for our visa on my bday (March 13) and God is so faithful to give it to me. To all Vjers, thank you so much! Keep on praying and He will answer you.


CONGRATS!!!! good.gif good.gif
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-03-12 05:57:00
PhilippinesMARCH INTERVIEW AT US EMBASSY MANILA
Adding to this interview topic too.....
March 4 ---medical
March 11 --Interview
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-01-25 08:57:00
PhilippinesMarch 2008 Interview Dates
I Have to add my Sunshine and Me!
Anybody planning on going out to be with their honey for the interview process?
I plan on going out and spending a few weeks so I can help bring her back home

Any suggestions to help make the Journey home easier?
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-01-23 22:08:00
PhilippinesDocument Verification
QUOTE (docjazzie @ Mar 11 2008, 10:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I paid the Delbros fee for document verification as soon as i got my packet 4 (about 3 weeks from interview date) at the Metrobank branch nearest my place. Then sent a text msg in the format that is found in their website right after i did but i kept getting invalid entry so I had my husband (USC) send them the text msg and it went through after several tries.

You can call this number to follow up the payment 339-2761...i don't know the local number but a girl named Allen seemed to be the one in charge with the document verification payments.

We paid February 4th NSO got it on the 11th, and we had our interview on March 11th....and we still had to go to Window 37. As of today, the embassy is still holding the Visa
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-03-19 23:07:00
PhilippinesShe Passed, Delbros fails to deliver
QUOTE (Jartu63 @ Mar 18 2008, 11:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jom @ Mar 18 2008, 08:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Once the Document verification is completed and the vissa is issued to DELBROS, the latter will send your fiancee a text message that they have the visa and will start delivery in within 2 business days. Thats how I found out that my visa has been issued and ready to be shipped to my province.

Hang in there.



Thank you for the reply! It helps. I did call the embassy and they said it takes 2 to 6 weeks from when NSO recieves the payment to the actual Verification. Right now it is still pending at the embassy. I just wonder when the two to six weeks starts. According to Delbros it was Forwarded to NSO on Feb 11. Her Interview was March 11 and the hold up was the payment of the Doc fee...so now I just wonder when it starts...February or March.



Well, News from the embassy....NSO has had Documentation to Verify since February, but we are still waiting....Hope it's soon...my vacation time is running out tongue.gif
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-03-25 06:36:00
PhilippinesShe Passed, Delbros fails to deliver
QUOTE (jom @ Mar 18 2008, 08:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Once the Document verification is completed and the vissa is issued to DELBROS, the latter will send your fiancee a text message that they have the visa and will start delivery in within 2 business days. Thats how I found out that my visa has been issued and ready to be shipped to my province.

Hang in there.



Thank you for the reply! It helps. I did call the embassy and they said it takes 2 to 6 weeks from when NSO recieves the payment to the actual Verification. Right now it is still pending at the embassy. I just wonder when the two to six weeks starts. According to Delbros it was Forwarded to NSO on Feb 11. Her Interview was March 11 and the hold up was the payment of the Doc fee...so now I just wonder when it starts...February or March.
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-03-18 23:16:00
PhilippinesShe Passed, Delbros fails to deliver
OK, My Apologies to Delbros

They recieved the payment on February 4 and forwarded on to NSO on February 11.
But now that NSO has it and the Visa is still at the embassy waiting for verification, How long do I have to wait for delivery? Do I call NSO (if that will help) Call the embassy? Help, I'm confused
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-03-18 19:57:00
PhilippinesShe Passed, Delbros fails to deliver
QUOTE (edp333 @ Mar 10 2008, 10:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jartu63 @ Mar 10 2008, 10:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well, just need to tell everyone that Maymay passed her interview, We thought the CENOMAR may be an issue but it wasn't. Delbros didn't get the verification done in time so we have to wait for delivery. I Just hope they can get it done and delivered in the two weeks and change I have left here.

To answer questions, Yes she made the payment early. but it never got through the system in order to get processed. When we reached Window 37 that was the only issue. I'll post more info later. BUT WE'RE DONE good.gif biggrin.gif biggrin.gif biggrin.gif





***This is an identical topic that got posted on the front page by mistake, I reposted here


Congrarulations!!

DELBROS does not do the doc verification. The NSO does the doc verification and DELBROS is the go between messenger.

OK, any Idea how long that will take? I already expect to have it delivered in her hometown of Tangub, just want to have an idea on whether I have to postpone my flight back
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-03-10 22:52:00
PhilippinesShe Passed, Delbros fails to deliver
Well, just need to tell everyone that Maymay passed her interview, We thought the CENOMAR may be an issue but it wasn't. Delbros didn't get the verification done in time so we have to wait for delivery. I Just hope they can get it done and delivered in the two weeks and change I have left here.

To answer questions, Yes she made the payment early. but it never got through the system in order to get processed. When we reached Window 37 that was the only issue. I'll post more info later. BUT WE'RE DONE good.gif biggrin.gif biggrin.gif biggrin.gif





***This is an identical topic that got posted on the front page by mistake, I reposted here
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-03-10 22:41:00
PhilippinesCan Anyone tell me about the Delbros?
QUOTE (KFH @ Mar 25 2008, 12:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hopefully, everthing will go fine for you. My fiance, who is also from Bacolod, interviewed March 6 but now we are held up in a verification issue. Three weeks later we don't have a visa. Hopefully, this will not happen to you but it is possible so you could be in Manila anywhere from a few days to a month or even more. If this is a problem I would return to Bacolod and receive the visa there. Hope you have great success and welcome to USA.

Ditto
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-03-25 22:17:00
PhilippinesDOCUMENT VERIFICATION
QUOTE (edp333 @ Mar 28 2008, 11:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Did you text DELBROS and receive a confirmation text for your doc verification payment? You may also want to call DELBROS to see if they forwarded the info to the US Embassy.

The US Embassy decides who needs their documents verified. It normally takes the Embassy about two weeks to send out a verification after payment. If they select you then the Docs are sent to the NSO through Delbros once a week.

But Beware!! the NSO could take a LONG TIME to Verify the documents...we've been waiting for nearly three weeks since the interview...and we submitted payment back in February. and the Embassy submitted a request two weeks before the interview as well. We are still waiting for NSO verification.

Also the Embassy frowns upon contact with the NSO (they told me so after I already did).

Sorry I just need to vent.
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-03-28 23:49:00
PhilippinesMarch 28 Interview Experience
Congratulations!!!
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-03-28 20:32:00
Philippinesjust had my interview and the consul said," as soon as we get hold of the document verification from NSO we will release your visa"
it seems to me even if you do everything right there is no guarantee that you will avoid the NSO blackhole. We did all the early stuff that was suggested here. And the embassy did submit a request before the interview. Then again after the interview was completed, and we still wait. I've spoken with another Interviewee and she mentioned to me that it was the same counsellor that had said the same thing about documentation verification. She mentioned that everyone that she spoke that had this counsellor has had thier visa put on hold due to NSO verification
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-04-05 20:07:00
PhilippinesStill Stuck In the NSO Black hole
One more thing...Make sure you have a copy of your Metrobank reciept, incase you have to hand your current reciept over to the guy at Window 37. If the reason for the hold is Document verification

Edited by Jartu63, 15 April 2008 - 03:50 AM.

Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-04-15 03:49:00
PhilippinesStill Stuck In the NSO Black hole
Well, after some Phone tag betweenthe Embassy and Delbros here is my story....
I contacted Grace for my normal weekly "Is it Ready?" call and after five weeks, she says, "I'm going to put you in contact with Delbros".

after she transfers me to Delbros I spoke with the man there and he tels me that no USEM request was made....even though Grace has told me that two requests were made (Feb 27 and Mar 11). Calling back the embassy, I repeated what was told me to Grace and she said she would try and contact Delbros. FInally contacting Delbros...again...I got a reply saying that the request would be forwarded to NSO on Monday, APR 21. Hopefully now the situation is resolved. But my goal of flying back with her is not going to happen, I have to leave here on April 21.

So for all you DOC Verification people, MAKE SURE YOU ASK DELBROS when the DOCS will be forwarded to NSO....
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-04-15 03:23:00
PhilippinesStill Stuck In the NSO Black hole
This is so frustrating!!!
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-04-07 22:01:00
PhilippinesStill Stuck In the NSO Black hole
Well, it's been Since March 11th since My Fiancee's interview and I just got off the phone with the embassy..and Still no word sad.gif . I"ve been waiting with her here in Tangub city and was hoping to fly back with her. But it looks like as each day goes she is going to have to make the journey alone. I know she will do fine but I am still worried.
I would like to Contact NSO but the Embassy advised against it saying it could complicate and delay her Verification Longer. Any Suggestions....or is it in God's hands now?
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-04-03 03:49:00
PhilippinesDocument Verification
if all the call center does is transfer you to the Immigration Unit..save yourself the peso's and call them directly.

+63 2301 2000 x7184. that's what I've been doing these past weeks
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-04-08 07:55:00
PhilippinesDocument verification fee
You need your case number from the NVC. That is when you get your NOA2.
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-04-17 22:42:00
PhilippinesNSO - Delbros DOC Verification
QUOTE (Rodge & Ninfa @ Apr 23 2008, 05:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ChrisB0707 @ Apr 23 2008, 03:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Finally after paying doc fee to Delbros on March 28th and calling so many times it was sent to the NSO on April 16th with a April 29th interview so hope we have some luck with this by the interview date. Does anyone know if there is a way to check with the NSO to see the status of the docs? When I called the embassy finally they told me they have been having lots of problems with Delbros. We paid a month in advance so we had lots of time before the interview and it still didnt help because Delbros headbonk.gif is so slow. Congrats to everyone who got approved today. Hope we get the same on the 29th. innocent.gif




Hi ChrisB0707!!!

I'm curious about that doc fee to Delbros that is to be forwarded to NSO...what particular document are we going to pay for them?

Good luck!!! we are still waiting for the NOA2...

Rodge & Ninfa

basically it's the vital documents that you submit with the application. They are back checked by the NSO to check for authenticity. Birth Certificate and CENOMAR are the most likely ones. If they don't ask you for your CENOMAR, they will probably have it checked during the verification process. We were never asked for a CENOMAR during the interview but had ordered itjust incase (it arrived to late to help).
CENOMAR is CERtificate of NO MARriage
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-04-23 07:30:00
PhilippinesTHE TRUTH ABOUT DOCUMENT VERIFICATION
well, finally got word my baby's will get forwarded on the 21st....so much for an early payment
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-04-15 03:31:00
PhilippinesTHANK YOU, LORD!!!
CONGRATS!!!
kicking.gif kicking.gif

Ours were delivered to NSO on the 21st....hope it's a good omen of things to come yes.gif yes.gif yes.gif
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-05-01 13:52:00
PhilippinesCENOMAR needed for visa interview?
Maymay never got asked for hers when we interviewed, BUT. figure it will be part of the NSO documentation check
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-05-01 21:21:00
PhilippinesAll about baggage
To Sum Up. For Carry on Baggage, no Sharp Objects (Scissors, Clippers, and ets) obviously. Liquids must be in a visible container of no more the 3 ounces or 100 ml and must be stored in a visible plastic bag which will be displayed when going thru the various security at the airports. anything else would be stored in Check in baggage

Edited by Jartu63, 04 May 2008 - 11:29 AM.

Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-05-04 11:29:00
PhilippinesHow long to get visa after interview?
QUOTE (starrynight20 @ May 4 2008, 09:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Assuming the interview goes well, how long before the visa is released? I can't find a previous topic that mentions this. Appreciate any help.



hehehe, I think about 1/4 to 1/3 are this particular topic. Just look for DELBROS and the NSO....and you'll get an idea. Read the Manila embassy Guide and How to Avoid..... which are pinned to the top of the forum here

Good luck
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-05-04 20:43:00
PhilippinesI PRAYED I BELIEVE I CLAIM IT NOW MY VISA IS BEING PRINTED TODAY!!!
Congrats Lot!!!...All the hard work has paid off...both recieving your VISA and your help with all of us here.

Thank you
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-05-02 13:29:00
Philippinescan't call us embassy in manila...any help?
Anybody in the US having difficulty with the Touch tone system there? I can't even call the extensions after I finally get in contact.
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-05-04 21:36:00
Philippineswhat makes you a candidate for AR? any ideas?
QUOTE (foxyroxy @ May 4 2008, 11:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello guys!

yup its been 2 weeks since my interview april 23 and i guess i am on the AR roll. am really just wondering what makes one a candidate for AR? why do others get their visas in 3-5 days while others like me are put on AR? to those who have been waiting for 2 weeks or more, do you have problems at NSO? as for me, i had a problem with my birth certificate but i was able to have my name fixed last february 2008. that was months before my interview. it was a good thing i learned about the document verification process early on so i still had time to fix up my bc. i was able to get an annotated BC from NSO before my interview and that was the same one i submitted to the pre-screener. now am thinking that might be a factor that's why i am on AR? the fact that my BC was only fixed up this year? maybe its taking NSO a longer time checking up my docs due to the corrections on my name?

can those who took a long time waiting also for their visa share what factors may have cause the delay? maybe this would help those vjers who are still starting their journey so that they won't be held in AR too.

thanks to all those who will reply :-)

when did you Pay DELBROS the DOc verification fee? That's the primary reason for an AR. If you paid them get a hold of them and find out when they sent the the request to the NSO. once you get that date and unless something is wrong with the docs, you can figure 1-3 weeks after they get submitted to when you will get news. Check the pinned stuff at the top of the forum
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-05-04 23:19:00