ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Philippinesgot my visa today....yessss!!!
great news, have a safe trip soon
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-09-12 16:43:00
PhilippinesRequest for Visa Pick-Up
QUOTE (ED*Riza @ Sep 15 2007, 06:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
count us in! We will surely ask for visa pick up as well.. Skyblue06 and ryza hope to meet u at the embassy...


sure, no problem, we will celebrate when our interview is done hehe wink.gif
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-09-15 06:17:00
PhilippinesRequest for Visa Pick-Up
QUOTE (alexandra8886 @ Sep 15 2007, 10:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Forever in Love @ Sep 14 2007, 09:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have been reading through threads and I've learned that in most cases those who got approved for a visa pick-up are only those beneficiaries accompanied by their foreign fiance on the interview day. Good luck and hope to hear back from you soon.

Rhosie



there were some visa-pick-up approvals before, even though their petitioner were not there during the interview.


yes I heard several pinays who where granted visa pick up tho there fiance we're not with them, give a try alex,in my case I will surely ask the CO
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-09-15 00:15:00
PhilippinesRequest for Visa Pick-Up
QUOTE (beckypua @ Sep 15 2007, 12:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Some get to pick visa up. Some don't.
Depends on the CO.
Some of the time you get the same courier from Delbros that delivered the packet.
My wife did and still had his CP number and called him just after approval.
We promised a minor contribution to his favorite charity and he picked up the visa and delivered it to my wife at a Jollibee as my wife lived in the bundoks and very difficult to find unless Delbros used Google Earth!! blink.gif


I planned to have a request for pick up also, cause they have a hard time finding my place here in Baguio cause its on bundoks laughing.gif

I read some people before that they didn't give a letter, they just asked the CO, that was last year, I don't know if its applicable till now
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-09-14 23:58:00
Philippinesinterview
QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Sep 15 2007, 08:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is she on missing document hold? Even if the USC is retired there are still taxes to pay tongue.gif


she told me shes approved but the thing is she didn't submit her fiance's W2 and 1040.....is this possible?


yes I know he still pays taxes cause I asked him.....
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-09-15 07:20:00
Philippinesinterview
I'm just wondering if my friend is not on AR after her interview cause she didn't show her fiance's W2 and 1040?
but her fiance is a retired army and receiving a pension from the government monthly....

she paid the Delbros and received pink slip....

any inputs who have same experience before?
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-09-15 07:10:00
Philippinesco-sponsor
QUOTE (jessel chris @ Sep 15 2007, 09:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Anyone who has a co-sponor and done with their USEM interview and granted for a visa???
How long does it take for visa granted when you have co-sponsor??
Is it allowed in USEM to have co-sponsor???

please helpsmilie.gif


if fiance didn't meet the the poverty guidelines you can have a co sponsor......check out this link...hope its helps

I-134 Tips
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-09-14 20:15:00
PhilippinesVisa in Hand
QUOTE (dj1206 @ Sep 14 2007, 07:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I received my visa at around 11:30 am today!!!! kicking.gif



Congratulations
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-09-14 06:52:00
PhilippinesBirth Certificates
QUOTE (Ken & Marife @ Sep 16 2007, 05:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Will she need to take her childrens birth Certificates to the interview? At this time we have no plans to bring them to the US, they are older and want to stay in PI with other family members. Thanks


no need to bring, my friend has 2 kids and she was approved
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-09-15 17:40:00
Philippineshongkong...
its your choice, I have a friend who's in US now and she didn't confess but take the advice of Jom might be good and its case to case
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-09-15 07:47:00
Philippineshongkong...
QUOTE (ED*Riza @ Sep 15 2007, 06:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey guys,

Last 1999 I went to Hongkong for a vacation.. free trip from my brother- in - law.. should i put that in my DS form? I do have a new passport.


thanks...


If it didn't reflect on your new passport then no need to confess on the DS forms
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-09-15 06:13:00
PhilippinesStuck in AR
QUOTE (vrodtom @ Sep 16 2007, 06:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My girl had her interview on aug. 14th and had to return with more papers two weeks later. After interview was over, she was told to go home and wait for us to call you. They still have all her papers and passport. Its been 3 weeks now and we are still waiting. Does anyone know how long it takes for AR? Thanks

tommy


sorry to hear that, but AR starts from 1 week up to several months, depends on the missing document that they asked....call Lorraine Gonzales 528-6300 extension 5184 to update your case

Edited by skyblue06, 15 September 2007 - 05:52 PM.

ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-09-15 17:51:00
PhilippinesVISA DELIVERED!!!
congrats good.gif

Delbros is kinda fast huh
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-09-15 06:09:00
PhilippinesSept 10 Interview approved & visa delivered today
thanks for sharing, happy trip good.gif
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-09-14 00:50:00
PhilippinesPhone Stolen, but that is the number on Visa
QUOTE (beckypua @ Sep 17 2007, 01:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Most peeps in the Philippines can't live without texting for one day.



laughing.gif laughing.gif laughing.gif
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-09-17 06:39:00
Philippinesds 157
My friend who had her interview today filled up by hand the ds 157 validated by the bank
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-09-13 04:41:00
PhilippinesInterview sched in manila USEmbassy
QUOTE (myrnaandmaxim @ Sep 18 2007, 10:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Sep 17 2007, 07:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good luck good.gif
My fiancee Myrna, also has her medical exam scheduled for 9/27,
but her interview is scheduled for 10/05. Do you know of a place to stay
there in Manila- she is from Mindanao! Thanks!
-Max and Myrna


try cherry blossoms hotel cost about P1500/night....close to USE and Saint Lukes
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-09-17 23:19:00
PhilippinesInterview sched in manila USEmbassy
Some one created November interview here in the regional discussion thread and there are few.......

good luck
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-09-17 07:35:00
PhilippinesMedical at St. Luke's
$95 on my packet 4 instruction
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-09-17 21:19:00
PhilippinesWrong spelling Of BirthCertificate
IF in case you can't catch up, need to go to a lawyer and request for "Affidavit of Discrepancy".....

you will be fine if you write a the correct spelling on the DS FORMS later on and on your g325a
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-09-18 06:28:00
PhilippinesFULL disclosure of Manila interview
QUOTE (wilson and shai @ Sep 19 2007, 03:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
WOW! I GOT REALLY TEARY AND HURT BUT EVENTUALLY HAPPY WHEN I READ THAT U BOTH DID IT!!!! WEEEE HAVE A HAPPY MARRIAGE LIFE! I WISH MY FIANCE COULD COME WITH ME TO THE INTERVIEW TOO BUT IM AFRAID HE COULDNT MAKE IT. sad.gif


dont be afraid confidence is all we need.......
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-09-19 06:21:00
PhilippinesFULL disclosure of Manila interview
thanks for sharing what really happened, gives us a lesson

Congratulations, may you enjoy your new life together
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-09-17 06:34:00
PhilippinesAbortion: Can this be a reason for not getting a visa?
don't disclose that you had an abortion, cause you will be on a psychological evaluation and take some time....some had have move their interview dates cause they didn't take early medical......

vsmtghdy is a doctor by profession, she can explain more about this if she came across this post
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-09-16 21:47:00
PhilippinesI LOVE MY WIFE!--- A RESPONSE...
sweet smile.gif
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-09-21 10:32:00
PhilippinesWARNING - ALERT - Lorraine at Embassy!!
QUOTE (RandyandRina @ Sep 22 2007, 04:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I agree with you 100% good.gif

QUOTE (vsmtghdy @ Sep 21 2007, 03:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sheriff Uling is right, Lorraine and Sandy entertains calls coming from the USC and gives more details, but there were occasions (more often than not) that they don't give direct answers when a Pinay/Pinoy calls for follow-ups/info about their cases and they would just say "It is still under review". This is the reason why when I make advise on calling Lorraine for follow-ups, I often mention that the USC calls and not the applicant.

If she would like to enter the site, she is most welcome of course. But for those who will be asking (in the future or for those who already asked some questions) on how to get around with some problems like not admitting things/stuffs during the medical and interview--- maybe "we" should refrain from asking? If there are spies lurking around, and you have your pictures on this site, they "might" take note of it? What do you think peeps? Like what sqdnGuns mentioned, this could be also be a "double edged sword".



yes its true it can happen.....in the end they will be more strict than ever maybe
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-09-21 19:40:00
PhilippinesWARNING - ALERT - Lorraine at Embassy!!
this is a good sign so they'll know our real feelings towards the whole visa process
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-09-21 09:46:00
PhilippinesPassport
QUOTE (Key @ Sep 23 2007, 11:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello Skyblue,

you also did your medical on sept 20? it is same to me...i dont know if we cross our lines there in St Lukes..well god bless to both of us for our interview where you gonna stay? me in bayview hotel


yeah Sept 20, I'll stay on moms place in Manila

Good luck too
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-09-23 13:51:00
PhilippinesPassport
QUOTE (vsmtghdy @ Sep 19 2007, 11:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
There were reported cases of missing passport but that was 2005 and they (SLEC) allow applicants to carry/bring the passport with them for the interview. But since then nothing of such sort had been reported so they went back to their old protocols and procedures:-> SLEC will forward the medical results together with the passports and pictures to USEM.


thanks for clarifying that issue to me...

Im 100% sure that I read this issue before whistling.gif
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-09-19 06:10:00
PhilippinesPassport
I read somewhere that it can be requested to Saint Lukes to take back the passport on the last day of Medical cause there are some instances that Saint Lukes lost it and it did create a delay of the interview.....

Can someone share if they did this? cause I plan to do it also, I don't want my interview to be reset cause of carelessness of other people.....
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-09-18 07:38:00
PhilippinesStuck in AR for 1 month
QUOTE (vrodtom @ Sep 22 2007, 09:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We have given them all the papers they asked for. I think they are doing a background check on my girl. They also said it will take 4-6 weeks.
First they said 1-2 weeks. After 2 weeks, now its 4-6 weeks. Does NOT sound good. Hope all goes well for both of us.


back ground check is very common as the reason while others don't have 1040 and was still approve and the visa is on her way.....
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-09-22 09:07:00
PhilippinesStuck in AR for 1 month
QUOTE (vrodtom @ Sep 22 2007, 03:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,
We have been in ar for 1 month now, just wanted to know if anyone has the same trouble? Call lorranine, she is sweet and beautiful lady and really trying to help. But no answer yet! Hope to here good news soon. Good luck to all!


sorry to hear that, just wondering why, missing documents?
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-09-21 21:13:00
PhilippinesBirth Certificate
How many is needed to bring in USA for future use as K1?


thanks
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-09-24 06:24:00
PhilippinesProbability of Family Members Getting Visa to Attend Wedding in the US
QUOTE (azbound @ Sep 26 2007, 08:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My dad was granted a visa but my sister and niece were not. They were separately interviewed. I felt my sister would have been more qualified to have been granted than my dad. Both of course had reason that they're attending my wedding in the US. At least my Dad and Mom will be there.


Consul real like oldies for a tourist visa
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-09-26 08:00:00
Philippinestouched?
QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Sep 27 2007, 08:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Touching is good good.gif



definitely heart.gif
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-09-27 04:41:00
PhilippinesAt last ! ! !
Congratulations! kicking.gif
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-09-26 07:54:00
PhilippinesBank Ignorance
I just paid my visa today and I volunteer to them to take my DS 157 but they wont accept it........they just validate it at the back of the form

they told me I can print it by hand.......
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-09-28 07:15:00
PhilippinesAnyone with Oct 2 interview in Manila
QUOTE (jerzboi @ Sep 29 2007, 11:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (LNC @ Sep 28 2007, 09:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
kicking.gif kicking.gif Does anyone have Oct 2 interview in Manila?



Good Luck LNC and skyblue good.gif


thanks smile.gif
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-09-29 10:17:00
PhilippinesAnyone with Oct 2 interview in Manila
QUOTE (LNC @ Sep 29 2007, 09:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks Everyone good luck to you to skyblue06 smile.gif


heart.gif thanks
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-09-29 02:29:00
PhilippinesAnyone with Oct 2 interview in Manila
Good luck rose.gif
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-09-28 17:15:00
PhilippinesChecklist for my Interview
Thanks to all for the Good luck......I hope I can bring home a good news next week


Jen....soon enough you'll be on the same boat hehe....Congrats you got your MNL case


Ed*Riza, I'll surely can find you at USE, you'll be with your hunny right?
ChantelFemalePhilippines2007-09-30 03:13:00