ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesOMG, Why did they do this to us?
When I paid my visa fee at BPI, I was asking the teller if she can validate my payment on my prefilled ds157 form. But the lady teller didnt get my ds 157 form. Instead, she used the ds157 from the bank. As I am an ####### person also, I looked for a typewriter (it took me a day to get one!) and typed the entries. Dont worry about handwriting the entries, the clerk at USEM will accept it.

On my interview, I had (3) ds157 forms. They got 1 copy of my computer print out ds157 and the typewritten one.

Dont sweat out much on small details like these. Everything will be fine! God bless! star_smile.gif
chris-leiFemalePhilippines2008-07-12 00:50:00
Philippinesquestion on fiance application form
Yup, the prescreener will ask you to sign that in from of him/her. Goodluck on your interview! good.gif
chris-leiFemalePhilippines2008-07-14 07:24:00
PhilippinesCellphone
QUOTE (djazy66 @ Jul 14 2008, 06:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Teena and Joe @ Jul 14 2008, 07:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
U.S Citizens are allowed to leave cellphone at the entrance of the embassy with one id. but if you're a filipina or filipino they won't allow you. Me and my husband went there last june 30 and they let us to leave the cp there with one ID but those old filipinos who will go to the V.A, they didn't let them have their cp left there so they needed to go outside and leave it there with those vendors.

YOU see? in our own promised land the Philippines! only the USC are allowed? whatttaahheecckk!!!!!!
vida


Did the Americans buy the Philippines yet?? I didnt know of that! headbonk.gif

Well, for security purposes, tech gadgets are not allowed in the USEM premises. Just leave your cellphone at home, in the hotel or if you have someone that will wait for you outside USEM.

Edited by chris-lei, 14 July 2008 - 07:06 AM.

chris-leiFemalePhilippines2008-07-14 07:05:00
Philippinesquestion about employment letter and ITR.
In summary, only the I 134 is notarized. Photocopies of ITR, W2, bank statement and letter of employment are fine. Mostly, the applicants are asked of I 134, ITR (2007) and W2 only. Sometimes if the I 134 is enough proof that your fiance meets more than 125% of the poverty line, supporting documents are not asked.

Dont worry you'll do just fine! good.gif
chris-leiFemalePhilippines2008-07-14 19:07:00
PhilippinesGot my Visa today

chris-leiFemalePhilippines2008-07-15 08:51:00
PhilippinesLeejoy passed her interview

chris-leiFemalePhilippines2008-07-11 23:41:00
PhilippinesSSN
Hi there VJ family!

Where can we apply for social security number when I get in the US? I'll be living in California.

What is EAD?

Thanks for the reply! smile.gif

Edited by chris-lei, 15 July 2008 - 10:02 AM.

chris-leiFemalePhilippines2008-07-15 10:01:00
PhilippinesFound pregnant after July 4 pregnancy test
WOW! congratulations! enjoy every moment of it! smile.gif
chris-leiFemalePhilippines2008-07-05 02:42:00
Philippinesfinely its almost over
Your true love is definitely worth the wait! Congratulations! good.gif
chris-leiFemalePhilippines2008-07-16 01:06:00
Philippinesi got it........(VISA on hand as of 9:10 am)


Just in the nick of time! smile.gif
chris-leiFemalePhilippines2008-07-16 01:12:00
PhilippinesI-34 supporting documents
My fiance's bank statement was dated May. He included the bank statement in the notarized form I 134. I 134 was notarized first week of June, my interview was July 1. Only I 134, from 1040 and W2 were asked from me.

Goodluck!
chris-leiFemalePhilippines2008-07-16 01:21:00
PhilippinesCASE COMPLETED


Yehey! See? You just have to believe and it will happen! Happy 3rd year anniversary! May your marriage be filled with love and joy forever!

Goodluck on his upcoming medical and interview!
chris-leiFemalePhilippines2008-07-16 00:44:00
Philippines07-15 Pink Slip!! Now how long does it take?
As I have noticed, if the applicant gets only a pink slip, no white slip, she might get her visa from 2-14 days. But if she is put on administrative review that may take a while. Im sure her visa will be released before the end of this month. Pray hard, that's all we can do right now. God bless and I hope her visa will arrive the soonest time possible! good.gif

By the way, when did she pay her document verification? Keep us posted please! rose.gif

Edited by chris-lei, 15 July 2008 - 09:45 AM.

chris-leiFemalePhilippines2008-07-15 09:43:00
PhilippinesJapan police clearance is now ready
WOW! Getting closer to flying to US! God bless you! smile.gif
chris-leiFemalePhilippines2008-07-16 00:57:00
PhilippinesGot our NOA2

chris-leiFemalePhilippines2008-07-15 09:23:00
PhilippinesGOt our NOA2!!!!!

chris-leiFemalePhilippines2008-07-16 01:14:00
Philippinesvisa in hand!!

chris-leiFemalePhilippines2008-07-15 08:45:00
PhilippinesMy visa was approved!


To you and to lyka0605, when did you pay DV?
chris-leiFemalePhilippines2008-07-16 10:32:00
PhilippinesHow difficult could it possibly be?
That's a wonderful news! Goodluck and may your fiancee receive the visa at the soonest time possible! smile.gif
chris-leiFemalePhilippines2008-07-17 07:40:00
PhilippinesHow difficult could it possibly be?
Yeah thanks! Keep us posted!

Goodluck! I hope this pushes through, it will help us a lot! good.gif
chris-leiFemalePhilippines2008-07-14 08:25:00
PhilippinesHow difficult could it possibly be?
I totally understand how you feel. I really wish there's someone who can expose this merry-go-round process in the USEM to someone big in the US goverment. Plus..this document verification that's been taking forever! They dont have a proper SOP! This is really frustrating.. mad.gif
chris-leiFemalePhilippines2008-07-11 09:37:00
PhilippinesInterview july 16---Approved!

chris-leiFemalePhilippines2008-07-17 08:00:00
PhilippinesPraise God!!!!!

chris-leiFemalePhilippines2008-07-15 09:18:00
Philippinesmy july 16 interview

chris-leiFemalePhilippines2008-07-16 09:28:00
Philippinestime from aproval to visa in hand
http://www.visajourn...h...&start=2745

Is this what you are looking for?
chris-leiFemalePhilippines2008-07-17 08:03:00
PhilippinesDelbros website
QUOTE (Chriza @ Jul 17 2008, 07:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Timestamp Data
7/18/2008 7:20 AM SHIPMENT OUT FOR DELIVERY
7/18/2008 7:19 AM SHIPMENT BEING PREPARED FOR DELIVERY
7/16/2008 6:35 PM SHIPMENT RECEIVED AT DISTRIBUTION CENTER
7/16/2008 6:16 PM SHIPMENT IN PROCESS
7/16/2008 11:20 AM SHIPMENT RELEASED BY THE EMBASSY
7/14/2008 4:28 PM SHIPMENT PROCESS IN THE EMBASSY
7/18/2008 7:20 AM SHIPMENT OUT FOR DELIVERY
7/18/2008 7:19 AM SHIPMENT BEING PREPARED FOR DELIVERY
7/16/2008 6:35 PM SHIPMENT RECEIVED AT DISTRIBUTION CENTER
7/16/2008 6:16 PM SHIPMENT IN PROCESS
7/16/2008 11:20 AM SHIPMENT RELEASED BY THE EMBASSY
7/14/2008 4:28 PM SHIPMENT PROCESS IN THE EMBASSY


still patiently waiting. I keep on waking up early to wait for it.. I can't wait to be with my hunny


Same here! I recevied a message from Delbros that they will deliver my visa last tuesday night. Dont worry we'll get it soon! Keep in touch! smile.gif
chris-leiFemalePhilippines2008-07-17 19:32:00
PhilippinesI am so nervous today about flight to US
She'll do just fine! May God be with her during the flight smile.gif
chris-leiFemalePhilippines2008-07-14 08:23:00
Philippinesaugust 4 interview
Goodluck on your upcoming interview! star_smile.gif
chris-leiFemalePhilippines2008-07-14 23:33:00
PhilippinesCASE COMPLETED & NOA2 APPROVALS ROUND UP!!! K1; K3; CR1/IR1.
QUOTE (shes @ Jul 9 2008, 11:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (chris-lei @ Jul 9 2008, 05:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
2. Once Delbros confirmed our payment in Metrobank, they will inform USEM that we paid for the document verification.

3. The USEM will then make a request of documents to be verified and send it to NSO. They say that the document verification lasts about 10-28 days. It's a case to case basis.


and to this case, goes my concern..if they inform USEM that we already paid the DV and our application isnt there yet... what will happen??? will USEM send a request to NSO or they have to wait til our application gets to their mailbox


Hmmm...sorry, I dont know the answer. But I guess that's where a problem starts. Did you pay your document verification yet even if you havent asked the USEM if your packet is there already? As I have said..this is just my analysis. I might be wrong.
chris-leiFemalePhilippines2008-07-09 23:50:00
PhilippinesCASE COMPLETED & NOA2 APPROVALS ROUND UP!!! K1; K3; CR1/IR1.
QUOTE (shes @ Jul 8 2008, 11:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (filiricans @ Jul 8 2008, 12:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Precisely shes. In my personal opinion i would rather pay my docs. verifications the moment our case reach at USEM-MNL. That's only my own logic though.

yeah ako din! parang common sense ata yun eh noh? ok so meaning...pag nalaman na natin na andun na ang application natin thats the only time we'll run to the bank and pay delbros dv! i have thoughts kase na..wat if as soon as we have the case number (from nvc) pay dv, txt delbros then lets keep the receipt until we find out that our application is already at the usem THEN LETS FAX THE RECEIPT OF DV TO THEM THEN CALL THEM TO CHECK.

does anybody here knows how this delbros shipping works? i mean from the time you texted them..so what will happen next? are they going to get a request from USEM then send it to NSO..or will they go straight to NSO after paying..

i know they just ship, like LBC diba?

I think this is how the document process goes...
1. We pay the document verification in Metrobank then inform Delbros thru text. Sometimes they dont reply quickly. You may also want to call Robbie to be sure. If you dont get a response from Delbros hotline, just send them texts messages until you get a reply. And see if what Robbie and the hotline say, match. They say (meaning it's just a hearsay) that Delbros wait for mondays to inoform USEM of the payment list.

2. Once Delbros confirmed our payment in Metrobank, they will inform USEM that we paid for the document verification.

3. The USEM will then make a request of documents to be verified and send it to NSO. They say that the document verification lasts about 10-28 days. It's a case to case basis.

4. Once the results of the document verification are done, a personnel from USEM will get the results from NSO every friday.

That's just my analysis though. I maybe wrong. But more or less that's how DV goes.

Just follow up with Delbros, this is their hotline number: 09176221949. Dont stop sending them messages until you get a reply.

Goodluck.
chris-leiFemalePhilippines2008-07-09 17:49:00
PhilippinesCASE COMPLETED & NOA2 APPROVALS ROUND UP!!! K1; K3; CR1/IR1.
Hi! Just dropping by to wish you all the best. I hope that everybodywill get their case number the soonest. I like the idea of you going to SLEC on the same day. Riot iyon! Hehehe! But I think that will be fun. EB cum medical appointment.

Goodluck on your medical exam! May God be with you that day, so that nothing will be amiss..Hope everyone is in tip top shape! Mwah! good.gif
chris-leiFemalePhilippines2008-07-08 09:45:00
PhilippinesCASE COMPLETED & NOA2 APPROVALS ROUND UP!!! K1; K3; CR1/IR1.
It is better to have the medical exam when you period is over. You'll have to undress and the examiner will examine you down there so it will be gross if you have your period during the medical appointment.

Goodluck to everybody on calling the USEM call center. In my experience, I called USEM, it was a tuesday at 2pm. I didnt encounter any hardships. I got my appointment letter right away. I called 1-909-101-7878. God bless you all! rose.gif
chris-leiFemalePhilippines2008-07-06 20:02:00
PhilippinesSTUPID LADY FROM THE USEM CALL CENTER
We didnt have the same problem, but yes, I have heard of arrogant call center agents. Maybe you can place a call again tomorrow. Best wishes on the nest call. smile.gif
chris-leiFemalePhilippines2008-07-16 03:32:00
Philippinesnot yet eligible for an appointment according to USEM call center
QUOTE (yuki_lyka @ Jul 18 2008, 01:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yeah..heheh! maybe just too excited to knw "when" heheh..

maybe i'll try to call them after a week? hehhe

thanks again.


I know you're excited. You can call on Wed or Fri next week. good.gif
chris-leiFemalePhilippines2008-07-18 02:02:00
Philippinesnot yet eligible for an appointment according to USEM call center
QUOTE (yuki_lyka @ Jul 18 2008, 01:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yep..i already asked them. she told me tha they just received(just today) our papers from NVC..

thanks


Give them time to enter the case into their data base..smile.gif
chris-leiFemalePhilippines2008-07-18 01:51:00
Philippinesnot yet eligible for an appointment according to USEM call center
QUOTE (yuki_lyka @ Jul 18 2008, 01:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i just called the USEM call center and the agent told me that we're not yet eligible to set for an interview.. is this true..she told me that i MUST wait the letter from the USEM before i call the USEM call center for appointment. i heard before that it's necessarily to wait for the letter to arrive as long as the hard copy of our case is already at the USEM..hahay! ano ba talga..hehhe! maybe im just too excited to knw "when will be" hehhe.


BTW, does anyone have any idea when i'll be eligible to set for an appointment (w/o waiting the letter to arrive). call center agent told me today that they just "load" our case to their system.

thanks.


Call again on monday, ask first if they already received your papers from NVC. If so, you may then schedule an interview appointment.

Yes, they will LOAD your case to their database for easy access to everyone in their staff.

Goodluck on your next call. rose.gif

Edited by chris-lei, 18 July 2008 - 01:21 AM.

chris-leiFemalePhilippines2008-07-18 01:20:00
Philippinesleaving so soon
Hi there! Bon voyage! My flight wil be on August 25, POE: LAX, EVA air. Yours?

Im compiling a thread for Manila Embassy Interview, pinned by Captain Ewok..so I would like to know when did you pay dv and when did you receive your visa. Thanks! It's for everybody's benefit smile.gif
chris-leiFemalePhilippines2008-07-17 07:22:00
PhilippinesWe got our NOA2s!!!!!!!
Congratulations! you're s step closer. wait for 2 weeks and you'll have the case number. goodluck on your medical and interview!
chris-leiFemalePhilippines2008-07-02 21:36:00
PhilippinesJuly 10, VJ-EyeBall @ Music 21
It shows you girls painted the town red! kicking.gif kicking.gif
chris-leiFemalePhilippines2008-07-10 19:12:00
PhilippinesThis is the day we have been waiting for
QUOTE (TexPamp @ Jul 19 2008, 03:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just to be sure, Pink slip with White slip simply means Document Verification is pending. Correct? Or could there something else? Sweetie is back on YM SMS and is enjoying the day on her mountain there in San Mateo.

TexPamp


White slip is a checklist of things/documents the US Embassy asks from the applicants. On some, "document verification" is explicitly written there. On some, some things on the check list are checked. On some, nothing was indicated which also equates to document veification.
chris-leiFemalePhilippines2008-07-19 04:04:00