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US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
Hi everyone,
It's been a while and there's a lot of stuff to catch up here. good luck to those who already got their visa and interview date. I want to share a little something about our wedding. You all are part of making it possible for us. Thank you so much!

Our Wedding

Chris and Zane
RiggerAFMalePhilippines2007-03-12 23:21:00
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PW, I saw RigerAf today (all 3 of them)... I think the beaches in the Philippines are prettier and better scuba diving there alos... Just my opinion. 10 day I will be there and 11 will be the interview and VJ gathering. I am beginning to scourer through the packages and second guessing myself LOL... Who want Valentines treats for the dinner LOL. Ken & Maria

Aloha, RiggerAF! Happy landing in beautiful Hawaii. Mas maganda ba ang beach nila kesa Boracay natin?


Wow guys it was truly amazing seeing Ken here in Hawaii. He saw us at the shopping center inside the military base while we were lurking around stuff ang grocery shopping.We were truly shocked hearing someone calling our names but hahahaha wow Ken! Thanks for recognizing our face.

PW didnt get to see the beaches here yet...and I don't have any plan or any interest to do so.... Hahahahaha SOBRANG LAMIG DITO! I saw the beach down the military base and I think it's common down to our place in Siargao Island. So for the meantime I am just going to spend time re-arranging our apartment and will just go surfing once I get bored at home. You know boys...they have thier own ways arranging thier stuff hahahaha.

Edited by RiggerAF, 04 February 2007 - 01:33 AM.

RiggerAFMalePhilippines2007-02-04 01:30:00
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Hi everyone, my ####### is here in Hawaii now but JESUS CHRIST! I AM FREEZING! I thought it's not cold here. Anyway I arrived here at 6:30 with stopover in Guam. POE is guam and they took my packet from there. I met few girls who is going to Houston and thier packet was there too in Guam. I believe it's US teritory and it's our POE. That was it! I hand out our packet, passport and boarding pass. Did finger scanning with picture taking lol. The CO told me that I have 90 days to marry and adjust the status. Got the stamp and heard the word WELCOME TO THE UNITED STATES! That was quick totally. I saw few girls carrying thier bones lol ( i mean the x-ray film) hahahaha and I asked them if why are they carrying thier bones.... Was joking around hahahaha. It wasn't needed so better keep the x-ray films in your luggage if you want.

Zane

Edited by RiggerAF, 03 February 2007 - 03:16 AM.

RiggerAFMalePhilippines2007-02-03 03:14:00
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Hi. I think today is my lucky day. I was able to get a ticket for tonight! (via continental airlines) We are going to the airport soon.
RiggerAFMalePhilippines2007-02-02 03:47:00
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[quote name='oakwell' post='698512' date='Feb 1 2007, 08:56 AM']That's one reason why I booked in advance and took the risk of hoping the visa is delivered in time. Anyway, good luck in your search for seats.[/quote]

Thank you, We'll be flying via continental airlines tomorrow night. I am going to post my little experiences here about POE. Thanks for this wonderful community. Night and good mornng to all! Off the dreamland now.[/quote]

Edited by RiggerAF, 01 February 2007 - 02:06 PM.

RiggerAFMalePhilippines2007-02-01 14:06:00
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Thanks for everyone's support,

Questions come up now:

Can I call the manila too ask what is needed or is it too soon?

I was told by Eldalin that they was going too review, so maybe nothing else is needed only too check something.


I sense that this is similar situation with my sons visa. It won't hurt to call. It's what they told us when we first called and to just wait for they are reviewing it and it will be released soon. Have faith in God. It will be released soon! I am keeping my fingers crossed.

Zane
RiggerAFMalePhilippines2007-02-01 13:55:00
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Can someone explain why the Consulate upon completion of the interview will not come out and say, "Your Visa is approved?" :unsure:


I've read several posts of people who weren't quite sure whether they actually got approved or not. Do they blow fire out from their mouths if you dare to ask them?



You will not hear any word from the CO that you are already approved but you can see the PINK slip that says K APPROVED attached to your application forms.

After the interview with the CO you will then sit and wait for your number to be flash on the query board. You will then be given a pink slip and it is VISA DELIVERY FEE PAYMENT.

There is a reminder in the pink slip that says:

REMINDER: NO EMBASSY REPRESENTATIVE IS AUTHORIZED TO TELL APPLICANTS OR PETITIONERS THAT A VISA HAS BEEN APPROVED UNTIL A CONSULAR OFFICER AUTHORIZES PRINTING OF THE VISA. WE ARE UNABLE TO PREDICT WHEN AN APPLICANT WOULD QUALIFY FOR VISA ISSUANCE. DO NOT FINALIZE TRAVEL PLANS, DISPOSE OF PROPERTIES, OR RESIGN FROM YOUR JOBS UNTIL THE VISA IS ACTUALLY ISSUEd AND DELIVERED TO YOU.


In correction to my post. Sorry wasn't reading it right. duh! I was wondering the same thing and to my curiousity, I asked the lady at the immigrant visa call center and she said that eventhough you see a pink slip attached to your application forms the supervisor is still going to review it and sign it again for the authorization of visa to be printed and released.
RiggerAFMalePhilippines2007-02-01 13:49:00
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I may have seen someone mentioned this before but i've having a difficult time in booking a one-way ticket through PAL. The error message that I received is "Sorry. We are having difficulty in validating your credit card. You may wish to enter details of an alternative card and try again. (M009)." Has anyone experienced this situation and if so successfully how did you get around this (besides using another card)? I used my VISA card. Aloha.

The problem is not unique. It seems as though this has been an ongoing problem for at least a week. It must be some problem with their credit card authorization system. It's just not able to authorize the transaction. Somebody else posted a while ago about it and then called the booking center and were quoted a price higher than the web price! They would not book the ticket at the web price saying that was a different system.


They give a higher price than the usual online prices for the reason that they do not have available seats for the economy seats. I was gonna get PAL ticket for tomorrow but it's fully booked!(for economy that is)
RiggerAFMalePhilippines2007-02-01 13:39:00
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Hey Zhane Maria here!!!see just keep in faith and the storm (son under AR) will pass,im very glad that u have ur son's visa released soon!!!hope to see you in Hawaii !!!xoxo!!


Hi Maria,thank you, I am hoping to meet you in Hawaii. Ken lives in Hickam right? Chris work there! Ang lapit lang! Kita tayo duon ha...we're going to call you. Chris has the numbers of your fiance.good luck on your interview.
RiggerAFMalePhilippines2007-02-01 13:33:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

Can someone explain why the Consulate upon completion of the interview will not come out and say, "Your Visa is approved?" :unsure:


I've read several posts of people who weren't quite sure whether they actually got approved or not. Do they blow fire out from their mouths if you dare to ask them?



You will not hear any word from the CO that you are already approved but you can see the PINK slip that says K APPROVED attached to your application forms.

After the interview with the CO you will then sit and wait for your number to be flash on the query board. You will then be given a pink slip and it is VISA DELIVERY FEE PAYMENT.

There is a reminder in the pink slip that says:

REMINDER: NO EMBASSY REPRESENTATIVE IS AUTHORIZED TO TELL APPLICANTS OR PETITIONERS THAT A VISA HAS BEEN APPROVED UNTIL A CONSULAR OFFICER AUTHORIZES PRINTING OF THE VISA. WE ARE UNABLE TO PREDICT WHEN AN APPLICANT WOULD QUALIFY FOR VISA ISSUANCE. DO NOT FINALIZE TRAVEL PLANS, DISPOSE OF PROPERTIES, OR RESIGN FROM YOUR JOBS UNTIL THE VISA IS ACTUALLY ISSUEd AND DELIVERED TO YOU.

Edited by RiggerAF, 01 February 2007 - 01:26 PM.

RiggerAFMalePhilippines2007-02-01 13:23:00
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Hi Everyone...seems like we are going to fly to Hawaii tomorrow night. It has been released by the embassy and the visa is already out for delivery. Arrrr giggity giggity I am so excited! Godd luck to all and I am praying for the februaryinterviewees for a fast approval and visa delivery.
RiggerAFMalePhilippines2007-02-01 10:10:00
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Folks,
I am afraid that I won't be able to be with you all during the get together. Chris called USE and they said that visa is approved and will be released in a day or two. I am hoping for it to come tomorrow. Thank you everyone for the prayers.

Sway I am keeping my fingers crossed for you and toes too.

Any news from vic and el?

Zane


Big Congratulations, Zane! Phew! Hope you be on your way soon after it's arrival! :star:


Uuummm yeah thank you Steven, I am going to buy a ticket as soon as I can touch my sons visa...shoot... good luck!
RiggerAFMalePhilippines2007-02-01 04:04:00
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We have bad news, are case is under AR for a few reasons. I am still getting the details for her at this time. We will have too wait now, she was told a week. Not a good start!


Vic&El,
I am so sorry to hear about the news. I am going to be praying for your visa to be released soon. Just give them what they want and always be patient. There's nothing impossible with God.

Zane
RiggerAFMalePhilippines2007-02-01 03:19:00
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Ken thank you so much for your help! Hopefully we'll be able to meet you and Maria in hawaii.
RiggerAFMalePhilippines2007-02-01 03:16:00
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PW, We will be there. I arrive the afternoon of the 14th. We have our first Valentines date LOL. Just let us know where to be. I think Essha is joinign us too. Ken

Good to hear you two are coming! It would be nice to see everyone. Umm, who is Essha, what's her VJ name?

Yay Zane! Good to hear that your agony is finally over. Congrats!

Vic&el!!!! Where are you??? We're dying to hear from you!!!! :D


PW thank you so much, you know I admire your knowledge right? Thank you so much for being so kind to help all of us here in this forum.
RiggerAFMalePhilippines2007-02-01 01:37:00
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Thats very nice to know Zane that your sons visa is finally ready to be delivered. Im happy for you! :yes:

Ingats,


Thank you so much for the prayers. Good luck on your visa. We're very excited to leave and geeeeessss I need to buy Barong Tagalog. Chris want to wear one on our wedding day :lol::lol::lol:

Edited by RiggerAF, 01 February 2007 - 01:33 AM.

RiggerAFMalePhilippines2007-02-01 01:31:00
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Folks,
I am afraid that I won't be able to be with you all during the get together. Chris called USE and they said that visa is approved and will be released in a day or two. I am hoping for it to come tomorrow. Thank you everyone for the prayers.

Sway I am keeping my fingers crossed for you and toes too.

Any news from vic and el?

Zane
RiggerAFMalePhilippines2007-02-01 00:38:00
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Anyone here who had the interview date on or after january 19th who got their visa/passport? Please post a reply here.

We keep on checking delbros through their website and through texting but they said it's not released.


Have a nice day to all!



Sway,

I am praying that you're going to get your visa soon. I already got mine but I am still here waiting for Zeahne's (son) visa to get here. Been calling USE, the other day they said that its waiting to be printed. But early this morning the lady told me that it is under review. Good luck sis.

Zane
RiggerAFMalePhilippines2007-01-31 07:30:00
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I sure would love to join you guys, Stay in touch and I would like to know where the venue is at. Thank you PW.
RiggerAFMalePhilippines2007-01-31 06:51:00
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Thank you so much ERICHU.... All I can wish for is for God to show me some miracle. Feels like we've been suffering way too much!
RiggerAFMalePhilippines2007-01-31 01:00:00
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FINALLY OFF AR!!!!!!!!!! After 9 weeks we are now out of AR.........thanks to everyone. PW please
update us. Thanks



:dance: Congratz!!Wish you both all the best!! :dance:


Thank You Ate Luz, I completely feel miserable and devastated right now. Chris and I are very stressed and it feels like we are falling apart.
RiggerAFMalePhilippines2007-01-31 00:44:00
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Hi Everyone,

I am wondering if anyone here had thier K2(derivative) being put under review. I still don't receive the visa of my son. Any input would be helpful. I feel so helpless and the call center can't even tell us why it is under review. They keep telling us to just wait and it will come out soon but when? Prayers and advice will be very much appreciated. Thank you.

Zane

P.S.: Steven_and_Jinkys avatar and picture in siggy is freaking me out lol

Edited by RiggerAF, 30 January 2007 - 10:27 PM.

RiggerAFMalePhilippines2007-01-30 22:24:00
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Updating timelines. Welcome to the list supra and elmasguapo. Elmasguapo, what is your case number please?

Zane (RiggerAF), I can understand your frustration but I've never heard of K2 being put on AR. Have you tried calling Delbros if they have your son's passport? It is possible that his passport just got separated with yours kaya separate ang delivery. I hope you receive it today.


Hi Pw,
I called delbros kanina. My tracking number is MNL200676410702. My son naman is MNL200676410701. They updated the case number with 01 at the end and said that my son has received the visa. But the thing is... sa akin yong visa na receive ko kahapon at hindi ang sa anak ko. You can check it sa delbros site... im sure maguguluhan ka rin.
When I called delbros the guy said that the embassy didn't release any visa yesterday and hopefully they will today and I can only pray that Zeahne's visa is with it. Thanks for the comforting word. I really need it this time.
I also called the embassy and the lady said that it is under review which made me shock. How come he was put in AR when in fact he is a minor. It's driving me insane.

Zane
RiggerAFMalePhilippines2007-01-25 01:56:00
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Updating timelines. Welcome to the list supra and elmasguapo. Elmasguapo, what is your case number please?

Zane (RiggerAF), I can understand your frustration but I've never heard of K2 being put on AR. Have you tried calling Delbros if they have your son's passport? It is possible that his passport just got separated with yours kaya separate ang delivery. I hope you receive it today.


Hi Pw,
I called delbros kanina. My tracking number is MNL200676410702. My son naman is MNL200676410701. They updated the case number with 01 at the end and said that my son has received the visa. But the thing is... sa akin yong visa na receive ko kahapon at hindi ang sa anak ko. You can check it sa delbros site... im sure maguguluhan ka rin.
When I called, delbros said that the embassy didn't release any visa yesterday and hopefully they will today and I can only pray that Zeahne's visa is with it. Thanks for the comforting word. I really need it this time.

Zane
RiggerAFMalePhilippines2007-01-25 01:53:00
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Hopefully this is a short AR. I am guessing they are looking for a coesent letter from the father which is not required if I understand your situation. I would call them and see what the hold up is. Luckily it is only $25 to change you fligt if you are on the 1600 PAL flight to Honolulu. Good luck, we are pulling for you, Ken & Maria

Aaaaaahhhhhhhhhh JESUS CHRIST! What is thier reason to put my son in AR? I already recieve my visa. He was suppose to have his too aaaaaaaaahhhhhh can't help but cry...don't know what to do now...we're suppose to leave today.....


They don't require any consent, they didn't ask anything they let me pay delbros. I called the embassy, my fiance called the embassy too but they told us to email. Email and wait forever. I thought it was over but here we are again. I am sorry I am so pissed right now. I hope someone can share thier experiences like this.
RiggerAFMalePhilippines2007-01-24 22:48:00
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Aaaaaahhhhhhhhhh JESUS CHRIST! What is thier reason to put my son in AR? I already recieve my visa. He was suppose to have his too aaaaaaaaahhhhhh can't help but cry...don't know what to do now...we're suppose to leave today.....
RiggerAFMalePhilippines2007-01-24 21:57:00
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Place of delivery- MANILA
RiggerAFMalePhilippines2007-01-24 21:32:00
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hi PW. please update our timeline

VISA RECEIVED - 01-24-2007
6 days from interview date

Right now I am still waiting for my sons visa, Freaking delbros updated the wrong tracking number and on line it said that my son has received his visa when in fact what they delivered to me yesterday was my visa... I got the CFO stamp and certificate... ready to fly as soon as im going to be holding my little angels visa

Zane
RiggerAFMalePhilippines2007-01-24 21:20:00