ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesMy Interview Experience

My visa interview was set at 830am. I arrived at the US embassy at around 630am with my mom and aunt. There was no line at the Immigrant Visa line so I was able to get in as soon as I got there. Lucky me! :) Then I went to the Immigrant Visa Unit and got my number from the lady at the counter. She took my appointment letter and asked if I don't need to go back to St. Luke's. I said no. I sat down and waited. I was observing the pre-screeners from Windows 17-20 and the guy on Window 19 was the only one using his microphone. I was sitting at the back near the CR but I could still hear his questions. So I was thinking I hope this guy doesn't call me. But what do you know, God has a sense of humor and HE called me! :lol: Oh well, so I went to him. He was a serious looking man and was all business. He was nice and not rude. He was addressing me in Tagalog and asked me the following questions:

1.What's your name?
2.When's your birthday?
3.How old are you?
4.The petitioner is your husband right? Where and how did you meet?
5.How many times has he visited you?
6.When was the last time?
7.How did he come to be in the US? (I told him he was born there)
8.Is this your first marriage?
9.When did you get married? Where?
10.Has he been married before?
11.What does he do?
12.I see you worked for (bank's name), which branch? (I mentioned 3 branches)
13.Have you ever been outside of the country? (I told him Taiwan when I was 14 for a Girls Scout training)
14.How long were you in Taiwan?

Then he asked me for my NSO certified BC, my CEMAR and the proof of relationship. I pulled out my binders and he took both of them. He checked one of the binders and saw that I only had 2 remittances from my husband. He asked me if my husband sends me money. I told him only when it's needed. So he told me to sit and wait for my name to be called for finger scanning.

I waited a while for the finger scanning. Then I heard my name being called to go to Window 33. The guy behind the Window is a kind looking African American guy. When it was my turn he had a hard time looking for my file. I said “Sir, it's that one on top of the others.” He joked with me and said “How did you know?” :lol: But he was smiling. I had no problems with the scanning. I was told to sit down and wait again so I did.

Then after some more waiting, my number flashed and it's time for the final interview. I got called into Window 32. The CO there was a young caucasian man. He was friendly and nice. We greeted each other “Good Morning” and then he told me to raise my right hand and swear that everything I will say is true. To which I replied “Sir, do you want me to stand up while I swear?” He looked up to me and I realized he was surprised that I asked that question. He told me “It's okay to do it sitting down.” So swearing done, he flipped through my files and asked me the following questions:

1.What's your name?
2.When were you born?
3.How did we meet?
4.When was the last time I saw my husband?
5.Is this my first marriage?
6.Has he been married before?
7.What does he do?
8.Have I ever been outside the Philippines?
9.When was his first marriage terminated?

He then double-checked my hubby's divorce papers to see if my answer was correct. Good thing I read that entire thing when hubby sent it to me :lol: Every once in a while during the interview he would type something in his computer. Then after checking the date on my hubby's divorce papers he told me “Well your papers seem to be in order. Your visa is approved. Welcome to the United States.” I said thank you and then he said welcome and told me to wait outside for my name to be called for further instructions (on the visa delivery). I said thank you again and he said you're welcome again :lol:

I sat and waited (again) and then heard my name to go to Window 37 where a Filipino guy issued me the pink slip we all have been wanting to get. It's a Visa Delivery Fee Payment :lol: I thought it was something more fancy :) The guy told me to go fill up the form attached to the pink slip and then go to Air21 counter and pay my delivery fee. I paid 236 pesos for it. They said visa delivery is about 10 working days. That's long :( Bummer!!

That's my experience. Hope you all get your pink slips too! :thumbs:


congratulation...!!!!
ARMANI KHANMalePakistan2010-02-03 11:49:00
PhilippinesNEED HELP!!! She got her visa today but....
congratulations....!!!
ARMANI KHANMalePakistan2010-02-06 23:56:00
Philippinesvisa in hand

wow...im so happy...i got my visa today. feb 03,2010 interview

flight on feb 14 2010...
excited coz we will celebrate valentines day together....


congratulations......
ARMANI KHANMalePakistan2010-02-11 23:48:00
PhilippinesFebruary 16, 2010

Hello everyone! Anyone here who will have interview on the 16th of February at 8:30 am??? I know i still have 2 weeks but I am getting nervous as the date getting closer!

Goodluck everyone!


i have interview on feb 9 2010. the 2nd interview i have my 1st interview on januray 2010.
ARMANI KHANMalePakistan2010-02-07 02:43:00
PhilippinesFebruary 16, 2010

Hello everyone! Anyone here who will have interview on the 16th of February at 8:30 am??? I know i still have 2 weeks but I am getting nervous as the date getting closer!

Goodluck everyone!



don;t be nervous make sure u have everything for interview and try to reach embassy on time.
i m praying for u......
ARMANI KHANMalePakistan2010-02-06 23:53:00
PhilippinesVISA APPROVED

Here is my interview exerience today!


We arrived in the embassy around 6:30am and notice that not much people in line but when we get inside the embassy, there were lots of applicant. We seated and waited to get the number and after 30 minutes (i guess) and had finger scanning. Then we had to wait again for the initial interview (pre-screening). Here are the questions in random order;

What is your name?
When did you get marry?
Where did Justin born?
Do you know Justin's bday? When?
How and where did you meet?
Do you have boyfriend when you left?
How long you stayed in US with J1 visa?

After that, he asked for pictures and greeting cards. He said we have to wait again for the final interview.

Questions of the consul as follows:

What is your name?
He asked my husband if he is my petitioner?
How did you guys meet?
Were you married before? (for me and hubby)
Did you work in other foreign country aside from US?
How long you stayed in US?
Do you have kids?

After answering all these questions, he said "Well i think i don't need anything from you, your visa has been approved!!""" YYYIIIPPPEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is true that you will forget your nervous feeling while youa re waiting for your number to be called. I am glad that hubby was with me during the interview! I also met Mypapabear! hehehe!


congratulation....
ARMANI KHANMalePakistan2010-02-18 11:55:00
PhilippinesVISA RECIEVED!!! YAY!!!

Got my visa today! :dance:

thanks to all the VJers for helping me get through everything! (F) (F) (F) :thumbs:

God bless us all!!! :) and Good luck to those that's still processing!!!


congratulations......
ARMANI KHANMalePakistan2010-02-27 01:20:00
Philippinesimmigrant data summary CR1/IR1

hi!

i just received my visa packet.. now i only have to return to CFO for my sticker.. since a photocopy of the immigrant data summary (which is stapled to a document on the cut corner of the yellow envelope) is required at CFO, can i detached it and have it photocopied?.. i don't want to bring the whole packet when i go to CFO.. :unsure:


thanks,.



congrates...
ARMANI KHANMalePakistan2010-03-20 11:51:00
PhilippinesThank You VJ, we passed Today!!
Congratulations :thumbs:
ARMANI KHANMalePakistan2010-04-27 01:21:00
PhilippinesJust passed the interview
Congratulations!!! :star: :star:
ARMANI KHANMalePakistan2010-04-28 01:22:00
Philippinesvisa delivery time frame
congrates.... :thumbs:
ARMANI KHANMalePakistan2010-04-28 01:06:00
PhilippinesPassed interview today Visa approved
congrates...!!!! :lol:
ARMANI KHANMalePakistan2010-04-28 01:07:00
Philippinesinterview tomorrow
Good luck...
ARMANI KHANMalePakistan2010-05-03 23:30:00
PhilippinesInterview Passed !!!
congrates :thumbs:
ARMANI KHANMalePakistan2010-05-14 01:33:00
PhilippinesVisa Approved!!!
Congrats.... :thumbs:
ARMANI KHANMalePakistan2010-05-24 13:50:00
PhilippinesVISA APPROVAL and CFO
Congratulations :thumbs:
ARMANI KHANMalePakistan2010-06-04 13:01:00
PhilippinesPassed Interview!! =)
Congrats :wow:
ARMANI KHANMalePakistan2010-07-01 12:02:00
PhilippinesMedical passed!!!!
Congratulations :thumbs:
ARMANI KHANMalePakistan2010-07-09 03:40:00
PhilippinesVisa approved. Is it safe to buy tickets?
Congrats on Approval
ARMANI KHANMalePakistan2010-07-10 08:23:00
PhilippinesI PASSED MY MEDICAL=)
Congratulations
ARMANI KHANMalePakistan2010-07-09 03:44:00
PhilippinesVisa Approved after 221g
congratz :thumbs:
ARMANI KHANMalePakistan2010-07-16 06:01:00
PhilippinesVisa Approved!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
congrats
ARMANI KHANMalePakistan2010-08-07 06:01:00
PhilippinesK-1 approved!
Congratulations
ARMANI KHANMalePakistan2010-08-12 06:22:00
PhilippinesSmoking occassionally, will this be a problem?
:rofl:
ARMANI KHANMalePakistan2010-08-12 06:28:00
PhilippinesNVC Complete
Congrats
ARMANI KHANMalePakistan2010-08-16 04:33:00
PhilippinesIt's Finally Done
Congrats....
ARMANI KHANMalePakistan2010-08-19 07:54:00
PhilippinesFinally... she's on her way here
Congratulations :thumbs:
ARMANI KHANMalePakistan2011-09-30 14:03:00
Philippinesvisa approved!!
Congratulations
ARMANI KHANMalePakistan2011-10-10 04:52:00
PhilippinesFinally got that GREEN card
CONGRATS :thumbs:
ARMANI KHANMalePakistan2011-10-10 11:28:00
Philippinesvisa delivered
CONGRATS :thumbs:
ARMANI KHANMalePakistan2011-10-10 11:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPINK SLIP!!!
QUOTE (epey_denz24 @ Nov 23 2009, 08:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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congrats....




hey i send ds230 and received it by nvc 09 November and they didn;t complete my case yet?
how much more i need to wait to complete my case after ds230???
ARMANI KHANMalePakistan2009-11-24 07:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVISA APPROVED!!! OMG!!!
QUOTE (KimberlyandMark @ Dec 29 2009, 04:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Mark was approved for his visa in London this morning. We are both soooo excited and cannot wait to start our new lives together! I am flying over to England next month to pick him up and bring him home! Thanks everyone for your help during this process...we could not have done it without you!

Kimberly


congratulation....!!!! have have good life now pray for me... thanks
ARMANI KHANMalePakistan2009-12-30 01:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVISA APPROVED!!!
QUOTE (Resha~Adnan @ Dec 29 2009, 10:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
WE GOT THE VISA!!!! He got the call this morning he will go to pick it up tomorrow morning!! We are sooooooooooo happy.. Its soo surreal now! Now just getting the ticket lol.. I cant wait to see our daughter with him! HAPPY DAYS!!!!!!!!!! whistling.gif whistling.gif whistling.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif crying.gif yes.gif yes.gif heart.gif heart.gif biggrin.gif biggrin.gif biggrin.gif



congratulation....!!!! have have good life now pray for me... thanks
ARMANI KHANMalePakistan2009-12-30 01:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsapproved

We got approved on Thursday the 4th! The interview went really smooth.
I'll be back in my baby's arms the 17th of March.
Good luck to all who's still waiting. Any day now!!



congratulations....!!!
ARMANI KHANMalePakistan2010-02-06 23:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPassed the Interview.

Hi to everybody here in VJ,

I just wanna say thank you and sorry for this late update...just got busy from being with my fiance and kids having a nice vacation in bohol. I just wanna share my exprience in my interview at the US Embassy last jan. 04. friday with my fiance.
everything was good except of course for the waiting period that day. :whistle:
first the prescreener called our number then ask us documents actually all of the documents you have they will asked for it already and its really good to be organized but i must say it all became just a waste..but though its all good...just to have your documents complete. why wasted? because they will still asked you to take it out of its cover eventhough u r using a plastic cover for more flexibility they will still want your documents naked.hahaha they will put it on their own envelope. so o need to worry.
then he asked us to sit and wait again for our number for the finger scanning. after that we waited for an hour or so for our final interview..
our interviewer was an American Girl and she's very nice and easy. She just asked us to raised our right hands and promised to say nothing but the truth. then she asked me few questions and it was all so easy and we were all laughing at the booth. she even advised us to just picked up the visa because we told her that my fiance is goin back to US the end of this month and we are hoping to leave together. then everything was fine. now. we are just waiting for the embassy to call us so we can pick up the visa.


Im wishing you all a successful journey. Dont think of this journey as hard as it looks. Im telling you if you have all the guts all the documents they need. Then there's nothing to be bothered or worry about. Thanks and more power... :thumbs:

congratulation............
ARMANI KHANMalePakistan2010-02-09 04:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportspassed the interview!

Praise God! passed the interview a while ago! thanks for the support.:) will tell you bout it later....:)

congratulations
ARMANI KHANMalePakistan2010-02-11 01:08:00
PhilippinesOMG! i got the VISA just now!
congrats :-)
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bankermaiMalePakistan2009-09-10 20:07:00
PhilippinesOMG! i got the VISA just now!
congrats kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

bankermaiMalePakistan2009-09-10 16:36:00
Philippinesone call gets it all yeah baby Dec 4th
Congrats !!!
bankermaiMalePakistan2009-11-11 09:59:00
PhilippinesDidn't get the pink but....not bad news
Congratulations!
bankermaiMalePakistan2009-11-10 21:59:00