ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IMBRA Special TopicsMultiple K1 visa
[quote name='Yodrak' date='Mar 19 2007, 11:58 AM' post='786857']
Almi,

No IMBRA problem, as fwaguy and YuAndDan have written.

But you provide no information about the prior I-129f petition for this woman other than that one was submitted and "aborted". When was that petitition submitted, what does "aborted" mean, at what stage was the 'abortion' performed, how, and why?

Lot's of unknowns here, one or more of them could potentially be significant.

Yodrak


Hello Yodrak,

That problem was raised by the poster from other site. Her fiance filed I-129F in 2005. Then along the course of the journey, he dropped the petition. The woman was not even schedule for medical nor interview.

Now she is asking if there will be a problem in the immigration if ever she will be petitioned by another person.

Thanks.

Almi
Almi and RandyFemalePhilippines2007-03-20 05:56:00
IMBRA Special TopicsMultiple K1 visa

IMBRA affects only the petitioner, not the beneficiary, if they had a petition aborted then someone else petitions for them it should have no bearing on the new case.



Thanks for the information. God bless.....
Almi and RandyFemalePhilippines2007-03-19 09:50:00
IMBRA Special TopicsMultiple K1 visa
Supposing the beneficiary had an aborted K 1visa petition. Now, here comes another guy who wants to petition her for a K1 visa. Is there any complication in the immigration? Thanks so much .....



Note: this is not my case .... This is a problem raised by a poster from other forum who sought for an advise



Almi
Almi and RandyFemalePhilippines2007-03-19 08:08:00
Asia: East and Pacificconfusing!

HI EVERY ONE IS SOMEONE DONE WITH THE CFO SEMINAR COZ AM JUST A BIT CONFUSED MY SON IS 2 YEARS AND 8MONTHS IS HE STILL NEEDS THE CERTIFICATE COZ WHEN I TOKE THE SEMINAR THE NUN DID NOT MENTIONED ABOUT IT. I TOKE THE SEMINAR IN CEBU CAN I GET THE STICKER IN MANILA...THANKS AND GOD BLESS ALWAYS..



Hello Ruchie,

Please need not worry. Follow the advice of Roy and Yazi. Do not stress yourself. Smile sistah.....

Almi
Almi and RandyFemalePhilippines2007-03-18 18:42:00
PhilippinesJust Married!!!

Thank you!!! We are very excited too. Married life is a lot different but more challenging and more fulfilling I guess.



Congrats Mike and Marivic! Wishing you all the best! :dance:
Almi and RandyFemalePhilippines2007-06-04 07:14:00
Philippinesmy fiance(USC petitioner) moves to a new address

hi fellow vj'ers, currently my fiance (USC petitioner) is renting an apartment and will now move to the house we bought this month..my question is at this stage of our visa journey where he already got the hardcopy of the NOA2 and NVC notice and i am basically waiting for the medical and interview appointment, which office should we inform of this change in address? USCIS?NVC?USE in Manila? would appreciate your replie :help:

thanks everyone! :yes:



Please inform your fiance to send you a revised I-134, showing his new address.

In addition, ask him to give you a change of address statement, as an amendment to his original petition, showing both old and new address, signed and dated by him. Use his current address on the DS-forms Ifyour schedule is not too close, ask him to send you a postal mail using his new address.

Almi
Almi and RandyFemalePhilippines2007-06-09 21:16:00
PhilippinesOklahoma Piyestang Pilipino

http://filipino-amer...ng_pilipino.pdf



Hello John and Marlene,

My fiance's family is from Claremore, Oklahoma. It is nice to know that there is Filipino Community in OK.

Almi
Almi and RandyFemalePhilippines2007-06-05 08:59:00
PhilippinesRecommendations For Manila Hotels For Medical & Interview

We stayed at Best Western La Corona a few times. Couple blocks from the embassy and couple blocks from St. Lukes. It's clean, quiet and not to expensive. It's running $49 a night right now. You can go cheaper but we chose not to for many reasons. Booked through this site. http://www.asiarooms.com/ I shopped and shopped and found it was the cheapest at the time. Many sites advertised rates do not include taxes and fees upfront. This one does.



We also stayed at Best Western Hotel La Corona for two times.

The good points:
1. It is quiet and less expensive.
2. Breakfast is nutritionally well-balanced.
3. Provided a complete set of toiletress.
4. Accommodating staff.
5. Some rooms are clean, smell good and well-ventilated.


Bad points:
1. The hotel is quite old and elevator is quite scary.
2. The room is smelly. Aircon is not functioning well or was not strategically placed where it can cool the entire room. ( second visit experience)
3. One of their drivers ( the one who drives the van) was discourteous and was driving under the influence of liquor.


Almi
Almi and RandyFemalePhilippines2007-06-05 08:29:00
PhilippinesRecommendations For Manila Hotels For Medical & Interview

Vj's

Just wondering if I can get some recommendations on hotels near St Lukes and US Embassy that you liked. Also how you booked them.

Thankyou
Carl



Hello Carl,

I recommend City State Tower Hotel located at 1315 A. Mabini Street, Ermita, Manila, Telephone numbers (632)-4007351 to 61.

To book for a room just simply visit their website at www.citystatetowerhotel.com.ph and make reservation.

This hotel is one block away from St. Lukes medical Clinic and several blocks from the US embassy.

The hotel rate is affordable. It ranges from P 1 515.00 to 5 610.00. Breakfast is included. However, it is not so impressive. It is not nutritionally balanced.

Cherry Blossom Hotel is also near St. Lukes Medical Clinic.

Hope this will help you..

Almi
Almi and RandyFemalePhilippines2007-06-04 07:48:00
PhilippinesMy Visa Interview Experience

Congratulations and thanks for sharing your interview experience. This will be a great help for those who are still waiting for their schedules.



Hello Helen,

Thank you so much. Members are very helpful here. I am just reciprocating their kindness by posting my interview experience so that other members can gain insights from it.

Almi
Almi and RandyFemalePhilippines2007-06-21 19:20:00
PhilippinesMy Visa Interview Experience

Congratulations! And thanks for sharing your experience :) I've been a nervous wreck since I got packet 4, didn't know what to expect. But I am lightening up a bit, just have to take a day at a time, I know everything will end up well.



Hello rich_kathy,

Just prepare all the documents needed. Review your I-129F, read the emails, cards you sent to the USCIS. Organize the documents needed during the interview. Gather sample questions and rehearse it.

Get enough sleep and have breakfast before going to the embassy. Do not worry.. Everything will be ok. Goodluck!!!

Almi
Almi and RandyFemalePhilippines2007-06-21 09:06:00
PhilippinesMy Visa Interview Experience
Thank you so much to mike/jennilyn; Belwin Mills; KCO11781; Eddie & Mary; bluesalmon; panda_ner, jessel Chris andy Jaynel.

Hope some members can gain some insights from my experience.

For Jaynel, yes you can go directly to SLEC for your medical appointment since u have your appointment letter from the embassy.


To bluesalmon, yes you can park across the USE ( in front of the hotels).

Almi[/size]
Almi and RandyFemalePhilippines2007-06-21 07:21:00
PhilippinesMy Visa Interview Experience
[quote name='kyle_lairic' date='Jun 20 2007, 04:49 PM' post='997518']
Congratulations

Thank you so much Kyle_lairic!
Almi and RandyFemalePhilippines2007-06-20 19:09:00
PhilippinesMy Visa Interview Experience
I was scheduled for my visa interview yesterday, June 19, 2007. I woke up at 4AM. Randy sent me a sweet SMS message and a wake up call. I took a shower. I applied what I have learned from my satorial savvy class and that is how to look smart and pleasantly pleasing to others. I went to the USE at 5AM though my scheduled appointment was for 7AM.

Upon my arrival at the waiting area, I was ushered by the vendor. He asked if I would like to rent a chair while waiting. I rented a monoblock chair for 30 pesos while waiting for our turn to be called. The vendors were giving instructions to the applicants like do not bring your cell phone and other electronic gadgets, If you do not have your ID picture, do not worry. They will take picture. But of course, the price is higher.

I was conversing with other K-1 applicants (Eden from Cebu, Lani of Laguna, Maggie of Bago City, ladies from Surigao and General Santos). I checked and helped Eden with her DS forms.

At 6:30 AM, the 7 AM K-1 applicants were ushered by the security guard to the next gate and inside the embassy premises. Please be ready with your appointment letter and ID and present that to the guard upon entry.

There were two lines, one for the immigrants and the other one for the non-immigrants. For the immigrant visa, we were directed by the guard to the right side of the embassy. Upon entry, your things will be scanned. So if you a have cell phone, digital cam or scissors, please leave them behind.

We were directed by the guard to the immigrant visa section and asked to be seated while the receiving booth was accepting the application of the 6:00 AM K-1 Applicants.

So while waiting, I read the instructions flashed on the TV monitor and at the same time conversed with my fellow k-1 applicants.

After 30 minutes of waiting, the 7:00AM batch was called up by the guard. I went to the receiving booth. I took out my appointment letter, 2 copies of DS-156 & 157 and one copy of DS 156K. The embassy personnel gave me a number. Mine was 7002. Then I went back to where I was seated.

Then I was waiting for the fingerprint scanning/biometric schedule. After waiting for 30 minutes, my name was called out. When it was my turn for the fingerprint scanning, the lady in-charge was RUDE. Maybe she woke up on the wrong side of the bed. I saw that she took out a different folder/file (7022) and the picture appearing on the screen was not mine. I called out her attention. Instead of listening, she chided me and the guy assisting her. I went back to where I was seated. However, my gut feeling was telling me to approach the guy and inform him that my file was screwed up. I approached the guy and informed him of the incident. I told him that my number is 7002 and not 7022. He, too, was insisting that the lady in-charge was correct. But at the back of mind, I knew that they had messed up my file.

After waiting for an hour, my number was flashed on the queuing board indicating where to go. I went to see the Filipina Pre-screener at Window 26. She asked me to submit my NBI and Birth certificate. I then asked her if she needed my CENOMAR, which she accepted, then the Affidavit of Support ( I gave her the notarized I-134 Affidavit of Support, Employment Letters, 3 years F-1040 & W-2, bank statements, pay stubs), and the pictures of Randy’s visit in the Philippines.

She then asked me the following questions:

1. Who is your petitioner?
2. When, where and how did you meet?
3. When did you meet personally? How long?

The Filipina pre-screener raised her eyebrows when I informed her that we met for 4 days only. I was alarmed when I saw her reaction and she noted my answer on the paper she was holding.


While waiting for the final interview with the consul, my name was called up for a second fingerprint scanning. So my hindsight was correct. The lady in-charge made a mistake because she subjected me to another fingerprint scanning. This time the lady in-charge was kind and courteous.


While waiting for the final interview, I was scared due to the reaction of the pre-screener. But I told myself that I have to prove to the consul that our relationship is genuine.

The final call came. I was ushered to cubicle #29. I waited outside since the consul was still interviewing an applicant. The applicant was denied outright by the consul. The applicant had been petitioned by his parents. However, he was past the age limit of 21. The guy was insisting. I know that the consul was pissed off. I was scared then that the consul might not be in a good mood when it was my turn.

I went inside and greeted the consul with a smile. He greeted me "HELLO". That eased my tension. He asked my name and I stood up to take the Oath.

I had an engaging interview with the consul. He was very kind and very accommodating. He was not intimidating. Here are the questions he raised:

1. Who is your petitioner? How do you pronounce his name? (I pronounced it and informed him that the stress is on the first syllable. He then asked me if he is a Slovak or....... I graciously told him that he is a .......)

2. “Have you been petitioned before?” NO sir, this is the very first petition. The consul made comment that based on the data uploaded from the computer, I had also petitioned previously. He asked me for my birth date.

While he was encoding and checking the file, I told him about the fingerprint scanning incident. He informed me that there was a mix up on my file. Somebody's file was encoded on my file. But he assured me not to worry. So he continued interviewing me.
3. “Were you married before?” No I never have been...

4. “Do you have children?” NO biological children but I have 1017 children under my tutelage. He made a follow up question? “Have you adopted them?” NO sir. I am ……. and I have 1017 children under my guidance and supervision.

5. “Was he married before? With whom?”

6. “What is his work? How much does he earn? Is he living alone? Is he supporting his parents?” NO. “So you will be the only one he will be supporting?” Exactly, Sir.

8. “Do your parents approve of your relationship with him?”

9. “Did he visit you? When? How long?” Yes. For four days. “Why?” His company granted him a 7-day vacation leave.

At this point, I showed him our folder on the Evidence of Genuine Relationship. The consul readily accepted the folder and commented that it was well-organized and neatly arranged. I just smiled .His comment boosted my confidence.

He took a look at the emails (I printed out my email address inbox showing our daily emails from the beginning of our relationship till June 7, 2007). He read our emails. He made comments.. “ah you have subjected yourself to compatibility test and handwriting analysis...you have postal mail from his family, shipping invoices and several money transfers. Now I am convinced that you have a genuine relationship and I know you will not be a public charge in the US. You can easily work in there with your educational attainment and profession.”

At this time, I politely and graciously asked the consul if I am approved and if there is anything wrong with my papers. He enthusiastically said… “YOU are APPROVED! :thumbs: Everything looks fine. Your file will be corrected later. You can now book your ticket! Congratulations!”

With a beaming smile I said... “THANK YOU SO MUCH SIR and GOD BLESS!” :dance:

I was smiling when I went out from the cubicle. I could not contain my happiness.

I was asked to return at 1pm for the release of the pink slip since they had not yet finished correcting the entry on the computer. I waited till 1:45 P.M. After long and agonizing hours of waiting, I received the most elusive PINK SLIP at Window #38. I paid DELBROS P 665.00.

I am so thankful that I was able to survive the punches and emerged victorious!

To All VJers waiting to be interviewed.

Be confident because your relationship is genuine not fraud.

Volunteer the documents which you think can support and establish your claim.

Smile and overcome your tension.

Be polite and gracious at all times. Greet them and do not expect to be greeted back.

Know your weakest link and prepare yourself on how to tackle it.

If you think the embassy employee made a mistake, graciously call her/his attention.

Most importantly, Ask God’s blessing and guidance.

Almi
Almi and RandyFemalePhilippines2007-06-20 18:38:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status

Hello everyone! Two more lonely nights and I will be on my way to be with my sweetheart. I am so excited! :dance: :dance: I want to thank you all again for all the support and encouragements! :thumbs:

BTW, how's Minneapolis as port of entry??? :huh: A friend of mine assured me that immigration people there are nice. I guess I will find that out once I'm there. :whistle:

Take care guys!


--Mae



Hello Sis,

Goodluck and Best Wishes. Hope we can meet in a couple of months from now. have u called up Northwest? When are you going to check in your luggage? God bless..

Almi
Almi and RandyFemalePhilippines2007-06-29 10:28:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status

Am I the last beneficiary who have August interview with no packet 4? :wacko:

Where are you my dear packet!? Hehhe..



Hello Julie,

Try to visit DHL Office near your home. U can pick it up from their office. Goodluck..

Almi
Almi and RandyFemalePhilippines2007-06-26 09:14:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status
Thank you so much Busy_charlie and Sheriff Uling.
Almi and RandyFemalePhilippines2007-06-21 07:02:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status
I was scheduled for my visa interview yesterday, June 19, 2007. I woke up at 4AM. Randy sent me a sweet SMS message and a wake up call. I took a shower. I applied what I have learned from my satorial savvy class and that is how to look smart and pleasantly pleasing to others. I went to the USE at 5AM though my scheduled appointment was for 7AM.

Upon my arrival at the waiting area, I was ushered by the vendor. He asked if I would like to rent a chair while waiting. I rented a monoblock chair for 30 pesos while waiting for our turn to be called. The vendors were giving instructions to the applicants like do not bring your cell phone and other electronic gadgets, If you do not have your ID picture, do not worry. They will take picture. But of course, the price is higher.

I was conversing with other K-1 applicants (Eden from Cebu, Lani of Laguna, Maggie of Bago City, ladies from Surigao and General Santos). I checked and helped Eden with her DS forms.

At 6:30 AM, the 7 AM K-1 applicants were ushered by the security guard to the next gate and inside the embassy premises. Please be ready with your appointment letter and ID and present that to the guard upon entry.

There were two lines, one for the immigrants and the other one for the non-immigrants. For the immigrant visa, we were directed by the guard to the right side of the embassy. Upon entry, your things will be scanned. So if you a have cell phone, digital cam or scissors, please leave them behind.

We were directed by the guard to the immigrant visa section and asked to be seated while the receiving booth was accepting the application of the 6:00 AM K-1 Applicants.

So while waiting, I read the instructions flashed on the TV monitor and at the same time conversed with my fellow k-1 applicants.

After 30 minutes of waiting, the 7:00AM batch was called up by the guard. I went to the receiving booth. I took out my appointment letter, 2 copies of DS-156 & 157 and one copy of DS 156K. The embassy personnel gave me a number. Mine was 7002. Then I went back to where I was seated.

Then I was waiting for the fingerprint scanning/biometric schedule. After waiting for 30 minutes, my name was called out. When it was my turn for the fingerprint scanning, the lady in-charge was RUDE. Maybe she woke up on the wrong side of the bed. I saw that she took out a different folder/file (7022) and the picture appearing on the screen was not mine. I called out her attention. Instead of listening, she chided me and the guy assisting her. I went back to where I was seated. However, my gut feeling was telling me to approach the guy and inform him that my file was screwed up. I approached the guy and informed him of the incident. I told him that my number is 7002 and not 7022. He, too, was insisting that the lady in-charge was correct. But at the back of mind, I knew that they had messed up my file.

After waiting for an hour, my number was flashed on the queuing board indicating where to go. I went to see the Filipina Pre-screener at Window 26. She asked me to submit my NBI and Birth certificate. I then asked her if she needed my CENOMAR, which she accepted, then the Affidavit of Support ( I gave her the notarized I-134 Affidavit of Support, Employment Letters, 3 years F-1040 & W-2, bank statements, pay stubs), and the pictures of Randy’s visit in the Philippines.

She then asked me the following questions:

1. Who is your petitioner?
2. When, where and how did you meet?
3. When did you meet personally? How long?

The Filipina pre-screener raised her eyebrows when I informed her that we met for 4 days only. I was alarmed when I saw her reaction and she noted my answer on the paper she was holding.


While waiting for the final interview with the consul, my name was called up for a second fingerprint scanning. So my hindsight was correct. The lady in-charge made a mistake because she subjected me to another fingerprint scanning. This time the lady in-charge was kind and courteous.


While waiting for the final interview, I was scared due to the reaction of the pre-screener. But I told myself that I have to prove to the consul that our relationship is genuine.

The final call came. I was ushered to cubicle #29. I waited outside since the consul was still interviewing an applicant. The applicant was denied outright by the consul. The applicant had been petitioned by his parents. However, he was past the age limit of 21. The guy was insisting. I know that the consul was pissed off. I was scared then that the consul might not be in a good mood when it was my turn.

I went inside and greeted the consul with a smile. He greeted me "HELLO". That eased my tension. He asked my name and I stood up to take the Oath.

I had an engaging interview with the consul. He was very kind and very accommodating. He was not intimidating. Here are the questions he raised:

1. Who is your petitioner? How do you pronounce his name? (I pronounced it and informed him that the stress is on the first syllable. He then asked me if he is a Slovak or....... I graciously told him that he is a .......)

2. “Have you been petitioned before?” NO sir, this is the very first petition. The consul made comment that based on the data uploaded from the computer, I had also petitioned previously. He asked me for my birth date.

While he was encoding and checking the file, I told him about the fingerprint scanning incident. He informed me that there was a mix up on my file. Somebody's file was encoded on my file. But he assured me not to worry. So he continued interviewing me.
3. “Were you married before?” No I never have been...

4. “Do you have children?” NO biological children but I have 1017 children under my tutelage. He made a follow up question? “Have you adopted them?” NO sir. I am ……. and I have 1017 children under my guidance and supervision.

5. “Was he married before? With whom?”

6. “What is his work? How much does he earn? Is he living alone? Is he supporting his parents?” NO. “So you will be the only one he will be supporting?” Exactly, Sir.

8. “Do your parents approve of your relationship with him?”

9. “Did he visit you? When? How long?” Yes. For four days. “Why?” His company granted him a 7-day vacation leave.

At this point, I showed him our folder on the Evidence of Genuine Relationship. The consul readily accepted the folder and commented that it was well-organized and neatly arranged. I just smiled .His comment boosted my confidence.

He took a look at the emails (I printed out my email address inbox showing our daily emails from the beginning of our relationship till June 7, 2007). He read our emails. He made comments.. “ah you have subjected yourself to compatibility test and handwriting analysis...you have postal mail from his family, shipping invoices and several money transfers. Now I am convinced that you have a genuine relationship and I know you will not be a public charge in the US. You can easily work in there with your educational attainment and profession.”

At this time, I politely and graciously asked the consul if I am approved and if there is anything wrong with my papers. He enthusiastically said… “YOU are APPROVED! Everything looks fine. Your file will be corrected later. You can now book your ticket! Congratulations!”

With a beaming smile I said... “THANK YOU SO MUCH SIR and GOD BLESS!”

I was smiling when I went out from the cubicle. I could not contain my happiness.

I was asked to return at 1pm for the release of the pink slip since they had not yet finished correcting the entry on the computer. I waited till 1:45 P.M. After long and agonizing hours of waiting, I received the most elusive PINK SLIP at Window #38. I paid DELBROS P 665.00.

I am so thankful that I was able to survive the punches and emerged victorious!

To All VJers waiting to be interviewed.

Be confident because your relationship is genuine not fraud.

Volunteer the documents which you think can support and establish your claim.

Smile and overcome your tension.

Be polite and gracious at all times. Greet them and do not expect to be greeted back.

Know your weakest link and prepare yourself on how to tackle it.

If you think the embassy employee made a mistake, graciously call her/his attention.

Most importantly, Ask God’s blessing and guidance.

Almi
Almi and RandyFemalePhilippines2007-06-20 19:46:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status

I called the State Dept. today and Joan's interview is 8-14. For anyone keeping lists, please add us.

Hard to believe two weeks ago - we didn't even know if we were approved or not!!

Good luck to us all!!!!!!!!!

Bill and Joan



Hello Bill and Joan,

Randy and I are so happy for both you :dance: .Congratulations :dance: . Goodluck on the next phase of your journey.

Edited by Almi and Randy, 14 June 2007 - 06:29 PM.

Almi and RandyFemalePhilippines2007-06-14 18:26:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status

Congratulations Mae!! There was never any doubt.

My Mae finished her medical yesterday. (I think she might have crossed paths with some here?) She said she didn't have any problems and everyone was very nice to her and made some friends. She was there 7:30-3:30 the first day and didn't finish until 3pm the second. I wish I had more useful information, but my impression with the medical there isn't too much to be concerned about, but then she doesn't have any nagging medical problems.

On to the interview!! Ughhh, more angst.



Hello JeffK,

If your fiancee was not subjected to re x-ray or any additional laboratories, you have nothing to worry. Maybe there were so many clients that's why she finished her medical till 3pm.

Almi
Almi and RandyFemalePhilippines2007-06-08 06:11:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status

Give me an A :dance:
Give me a P :dance:
Give me a P :dance:
Give me an R :dance:
Give me an O :dance:
Give me a V :dance:
Give me an E :dance:
Give me a D :dance:

Now what did I get? APPROVED! APPROVED! A-A-APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! A-A-APPROVED! I got approved, yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy! :dance:

I am so happy that my interview went well. It was a long wait (9 hrs) before I was called but the interview with the consul was worth everything because he was sooooooooooooooooo nice to me!

I'll post my experience on Monday. Right now, I still couldn't think clearly after what I had to go through. Thank you all for the prayers and well-wishes.

See you all on Monday! Gotta visit my family in the province over the weekend!


Love,
Mae (L) :luv: (L)



Hellooooooooooooo Sistah. :dance: CONGRATULATIONS! This calls for celebration. I am so happy for you my dearest sistah! I know the feeling sis.. My congratulation goe sto David also. Wishing you all the best sis and David.
:thumbs:
Almi
Almi and RandyFemalePhilippines2007-06-08 05:48:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status

Thanks, she just texted me at 12:15 PM Manila time. They asked her to come back after lunch. She said she hadn't had her interview yet and everything is fine so far. That's the first I've heard that it would continue after lunch. Anyway, looks like I'll be up later than I thought tonight. Needles and pins.


hope you'll still have some fingernails left. :lol: almost 2am Manila time now. hopefully you wont have to wait much longer. you'll make it :thumbs:



Approved!!!!!!! :dancing: :dancing: :dancing:



Wow, congratulations Rick! :dance: I am so happy for you. Well, I'm glad that things went great with Mharis' interview. That gives me more confidence and encouragement. Best wishes to both of you!

It's now my turn and let's get it onnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!!! :dance:


Mae


Hello sis! I know you are too excited today. It will be your big day tomorrow! Good luck. I pray that you can pass the interview.

Almi
Almi and RandyFemalePhilippines2007-06-05 07:45:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status

Thanks, she just texted me at 12:15 PM Manila time. They asked her to come back after lunch. She said she hadn't had her interview yet and everything is fine so far. That's the first I've heard that it would continue after lunch. Anyway, looks like I'll be up later than I thought tonight. Needles and pins.


hope you'll still have some fingernails left. :lol: almost 2am Manila time now. hopefully you wont have to wait much longer. you'll make it :thumbs:



Approved!!!!!!! :dancing: :dancing: :dancing:



WOW! Congratz! i'm so happy for both of you. :dance:
Almi and RandyFemalePhilippines2007-06-05 07:39:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status

Legend:
OK - Visa approved
AR - Admin Review/Add'l Docs Required
ME - Military Expedite
AO - Age-Out (Derivative approaching age 21)

Name..................NOA2....MNL REC'D..PACKET...INTERVIEW..MNL CASE#..STATUS..DELIVERED/#OF DAYS/PLACE DLVRD
K1 LIST

01..Skeeter211......01-17-07..02-27-07..04-02-07..05-03-07..2007-52xxxx..OK..May 11/08 days/Davao
02..chadandlira.....01-25-07..xx-xx-xx..04-02-07..05-09-07..2007-536xxx..OK..May 16/07 days/Gen. Santos
03..Honeysweet......02-01-07..02-20-07..xx-xx-xx..05-10-07..2007-540xxx..OK..??
04..chadmides.......02-12-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..05-17-07..2007-547xxx..OK..May 24/07 days/??
05..gracy_byron.....02-08-07..02-28-07..xx-xx-xx..05-18-07..2007-xxxxxx..OK..May 23/05 days/Pick up
06..joemaria........02-12-07..02-28-07..xx-xx-xx..05-22-07..2007-55xxxx..OK..May 28/06 days/Manila
07..Jeng............02-13-07..02-28-07..03-31-07..05-22-07..2007-554xxx..OK..May 28/06 days/Manila
08..imaskin.........02-21-07..xx-xx-xx..03-30-07..05-24-07..2007-xxxxxx..OK
09..princess sutil..02-20-07..xx-xx-xx..04-02-07..05-24-07..2007-xxxxxx

10..orion44.........02-22-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..06-05-07..2007-xxxxxx
11..David-MaeForev..02-27-07..03-14-07..xx-xx-xx..06-07-07..2007-564xxx
12..JeffK...........03-08-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..06-18-07..2007-573xxx

13..elmasguapo......12-15-06..01-08-07..xx-xx-xx..07-03-07..2006-xxxxxx
14..CountryBoy......03-29-07..04-23-07..xx-xx-xx..07-04-07..2007-608xxx
15..dave&evan.......04-12-07..04-25-07..xx-xx-xx..07-05-07..2007-60xxxx
16..trakon2002......04-05-07..xx-xx-xx..04-25-07..07-11-07..2007-613xxx
17..happyinlove.....04-14-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..07-11-07..2007-xxxxxx
18..C&M14...........05-03-07..xx-xx-xx..05-25-07..07-11-07..2007-62xxxx

19..rea.............05-01-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-xxxxxx
20..Anthony Julie...05-xx-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-63xxxx

K3 LIST
01..AnneiyandJacky..11-28-06..xx-xx-xx..02-27-07..04-17-07..2006-685xxx..AR..Co-sponsor

02..CherylandMike...02-05-07..02-26-07..05-03-07..05-16-07..2007-546xxx..OK..May 23/07 days/Cebu
03..Robor007........02-06-07..02-26-07..03-30-07..05-16-07..2007-546xxx..OK..May 23/07 days/??
04..jeffry..........02-07-07..02-26-07..xx-xx-xx..05-16-07..2007-546xxx..OK..May 18/02 days/??

05..luvbugs4ever....12-14-06..12-21-06..03-02-07..07-03-07..2006-8xxxxx
06..islandprincess..05-21-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-xxxxxx


IR-1/CR-1
Name.................NOA2.....CASE CMPLT..PACKET..INTERVIEW...MNL CASE#..STATUS

01..orimai..........10-16-06..03-08-07..02-19-07..05-30-07..2006-xxxxxx..
02..Gobruins........12-20-06..04-03-07..xx-xx-xx..05-23-07..2007-50xxxx..OK

03..crambajoy.......09-19-06..05-10-07..05-23-06..06-20-07..2007-xxxxxx
04..StarProg........12-28-06..05-10-07..xx-xx-xx..06-28-07..2007-508xxx

05..islandprincess..05-21-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-xxxxxx



Count me in please. My timeline is 03-07-07...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx..06-19-07...2007-57xxxxx
Almi and RandyFemalePhilippines2007-06-02 23:35:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status

:dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: I think our interview is next!!! This Tuesday at 7:00.



Good luck Mharis.... I know you can make.... :star:
Almi and RandyFemalePhilippines2007-06-02 23:17:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status
Hello Mae, good luck on your interview. I know you can make it sis! God bless! Smile and be confident! Unload all your worries and tensions. I will be praying for your successful inteview.

Goodluck to all!!!!!

Almi
Almi and RandyFemalePhilippines2007-06-02 22:59:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status

(My apologies to our english-speaking members, it's hard to find the equivalent in funny English)

First of all, maraming, maraming salamat po sa pagbati ninyong lahat! Feeling ko para akong si Manny Pacquiao sa pagbubunyi ng sambayanang Pilipino hehe. Pero, I am humbled talaga. To each and everyone of you, thank you all so much from the bottom of my heart. I am so touched, nakakaiyak na po talaga.

Binabati ko rin ang aking Filipino pre-screener and American consul sakaling nagbabasa sila ng VJ. Salamat po sa visa ko kahit hindi pa dumarating (hwag po sanang ma-AR sa huling sandali).

Updating to congratulate those who got approved and received their visas. Yehey, happy days are here again!!! Welcome to the waiting list dcorrz! Good luck to Kayz on Monday!!! Gobdogman and 49Bstreet, can we have the exact date of delivery of passport and place delivered please?

Okay, I need to go out to do some grocery shopping otherwise my son won't be able to eat. More later.... ^_^

Legend:
OK - Visa approved
AR - Admin Review/Add'l Docs Required
ME - Military Expedite
AO - Age-Out (Derivative approaching age 21)

Name..................NOA2....MNL REC'D..PACKET...INTERVIEW..MNL CASE#..STATUS..DELIVERED/#OF DAYS/PLACE DLVRD

K1 LIST
01..gobdogman.......09-07-06..10-20-06..xx-xx-xx..02-26-07..2006-789xxx..OK..Waiting for visa delivery

02..patrick808......10-18-06..10-30-06..01-24-07..03-08-07..2006-800xxx..OK..Date and place delivered please
03..Joone745........10-20-06..11-01-06..xx-xx-xx..03-09-07..2006-800xxx..OK..Mar 16/07 days/Bacolod
04..Wes.............11-02-06..11-17-06..12-29-06..03-20-07..2006-818xxx..AR..Pending result of add'l tests
05..49bstreet.......09-29-06..11-21-06..01-23-07..03-21-07..2006-820xxx..OK..Waiting for visa delivery
06..maylet29........10-27-06..11-21-06..xx-xx-xx..03-22-07..2006-820xxx..OK..Mar 27/05 days/Quezon City
07..kismet..........11-02-06..11-20-06..01-26-07..03-22-07..2006-820xxx..OK..Mar 28/06 days/Cainta
08..iya.............11-02-06..11-20-06..02-02-07..03-23-07..2006-820xxx..OK..Mar 29/06 days/Quezon City
09..boch............11-08-06..11-29-06..01-05-07..03-23-07..2006-820xxx..OK
10..B&N.............11-03-06..11-29-06..01-24-07..03-26-07..2006-824xxx..OK..Apr 02/07 days/Makati
11..Alanlvsjudy.....11-06-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..03-27-07..2006-824xxx..OK..Apr 02/06 days/Pasay
12..EllaJosh........11-14-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..03-23-07..2006-834xxx..OK
13..jackieadam......11-20-06..12-28-06..xx-xx-xx..03-23-07..2006-xxxxxx..OK..Mar 28/05 days/Makati

14..DeaniWait.......11-28-06..12-19-06..02-27-07..04-04-07..2006-842xxx..OK..Apr 11/07 days/Picked up
15..wthornton.......11-28-06..12-19-06..02-26-07..04-04-07..2006-842xxx..OK..Apr 14/10 days/Place??
16..DocMay..........11-15-06..12-12-06..02-26-07..04-10-07..2006-845xxx..AR
17..George&Jenny....11-27-06..12-12-06..xx-xx-xx..04-10-07..2006-845xxx..OK..Apr 13/03 days/Place??
18..genlramos.......11-17-06..12-19-06..xx-xx-xx..04-11-07..2006-845xxx..OK
19..DaveandFleur....10-17-06..12-19-06..02-28-07..04-11-07..2006-845xxx..OK
20..PatientlyWait...12-04-06..12-27-06..02-26-07..04-13-07..2006-852xxx..OK
21..Kayz............12-14-06..12-27-06..02-26-07..04-16-07..2006-854xxx..GOOD LUCK!!!
22..sanfrancisco....xx-xx-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..04-17-07..2006-8xxxxx
23..supra...........12-07-06..01-08-07..03-03-07..04-18-07..2006-860xxx
24..elmasguapo......12-15-06..01-08-07..xx-xx-xx..04-24-07..2006-xxxxxx
25..Dean/Gra........12-26-06..01-04-07..02-27-06..04-23-07..2007-503xxx
26..Mike Marivic....01-04-07..01-20-07..02-26-07..04-24-07..2007-508xxx
27..CocoPuff........12-29-06..01-16.07..03-03-07..04-25-07..2007-5xxxxx
28..MarieandBryan...01-10-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..04-27-07..2007-52xxxx

29..Skeeter211......01-17-07..02-27-07..04-02-07..05-03-07..2007-52xxxx
30..dcorrz..........01-30-07..xx-xx-xx..04-04-07..05-08-07..2007-533xxx
31..chadandlira.....01-25-07..xx-xx-xx..04-02-07..05-09-07..2007-536xxx
32..Honeysweet......02-01-07..02-20-07..xx-xx-xx..05-10-07..2007-540xxx
33..imaskin.........02-07-07..xx-xx-xx..03-30-07..05-24-07..2007-xxxxxx
34..gracy_byron.....02-08-07..02-28-07..xx-xx-xx..05-18-07..2007-xxxxxx
35..chadmides.......02-12-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..05-10-07..2007-547xxx
36..joemaria........02-12-07..02-28-07..xx-xx-xx..05-22-07..2007-55xxx

37..orion44.........02-22-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-xxxxxx
38..David-MaeForev..02-27-07..03-14-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-564xxx
39..JeffK...........03-08-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-573xxx
40..trakon2002......04-05-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-xxxxxx
41. Almi&Randy......03-08-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-574xxx

K3 LIST
01..AnneiyandJacky..11-28-06….xx-xx-xx..02-27-07..04-17-07..2006-685xxx
02..dj2004..........11-16-06..12-12-06..02-27-07..04-03-07..2006-839xxx..OK..Apr 11/08 days/Quezon City
03..luvbugs4ever....12-14-07..12-21-07..03-02-07..xx-xx-xx..2006-8xxxxx......Interview re-scheduled
04..M&M.............11-20-06..xx-xx-xx..03-02-07..04-16-07..2007-503xxx......Visa Approved for CR-1
05..Jeff&Boo........12-26-06..01-12-07..02-26-07..04-26-07..2007-5xxxxx

06..CherylandMike...02-05-07..02-26-07..xx-xx-xx..05-16-07..2007-546xxx
07..Robor007........02-06-07..02-26-07..03-30-07..05-15-07..2007-546xxx

IR-1/CR-1
Name.................NOA2.....CASE CMPLT..PACKET..INTERVIEW...MNL CASE#..STATUS
01..w1n78...........09-05-06..11-16-06..02-05-07..03-02-07..2006-764xxx..OK..Mar 23/21 days/Makati
02..soulm8z0928.....09-06-06..11-16-06..02-05-07..03-14-07..2006-76xxxx..OK..Mar 20/06 days/Metro Manila
03..M&M.............09-07-06..11-15-06..02-05-07..03-15-07..2006-765xxx..OK..Mar 19/4days/Taguig
04..dims1...........09-20-06..12-01-06..02-06-07..03-19-07..2006-775xxx..AR..hang in there!
05..KimTung.........09-26-06..12-21-06..xx-xx-xx..03-22-07..2006-779xxx..AR
06..randynrose......09-29-06..02-06-07..03-06-07..04-20-07..2006-xxxxxx

07..StarProg........12-28-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-508xxx
08..Robor007........02-06-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-xxxxxx



pls count me in...

To PW, congratulations... I am so happy :dance: you made it. God bless!
Almi and RandyFemalePhilippines2007-04-15 01:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember filers....
Hello! We are December filer. We, too, are glad that November filer got their NOA2. Hopefully , we can get ours before the end of February if not March. Goodluck to all of us.
Almi and RandyFemalePhilippines2007-01-28 07:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPraise the Lord we have NOA2
Congratulations. I am so happy for both of u.
Almi and RandyFemalePhilippines2007-02-16 11:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresANOTHER DEC FILER - NOA2!!!!!!!!
Congrats! Goodluck to your next journey!


Timeline
December 8 -I-129 F Filed
December 13 - NOA1 received tru email
December 18- NOA1 received tru mail
Almi and RandyFemalePhilippines2007-03-01 08:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures3 touches in 3 days.........and we're approved!!

Wow, what a weight off the heart at the right time...NOA2 approved via email sent at exactly 5:00 pacific time today ......we needed a boost right about now. Stay confident folks....they will come.

Good luck all..and we'll be here through the rest of the process. This site and the people on it have been a real calming influence on me (D - the USC).

Somebody tell John and Diana....we got our NOA1's on the same day.

:dance: :dance: :dance:



WOW! Congratulations! Goodluck to the next phase of your journey......


Almi and Randy


Timeline


December 9, 2006 I-129F Filed at Nebraska Service Center which was tranferred to CSC
December 13, 2006 NOA1 Email Confirmation
December 18, 2006 NOA1 hard copy
March 7, 2007 Touched
March 8, 2007 Touched
Almi and RandyFemalePhilippines2007-03-09 08:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOnly 4 days of meeting physically!

Dont know how much you've already done, but send love letters and e-mails. Make sure to keep the envelope to prove the date it was sent. You can cross out the naughty bits :) Phone records show contact, these show the feelings involved. If nothing else, you'll have an excellent collection to look back at in 10 years and get warm fuzzies hehe!



Hello, we are on the same boat. My fiance stayed here for only four days. Right after his visit, he filed the I-129F. Now, we are waiting for our NOA2.

What is important , your fiancee can prove that your relationship is real and auithentic . That both of you are in love and will do everything to make your relationship work.


Evidences of genuine relationship such as daily emails and chatting, postal mails (both from you and yoru family), photographs, phone bills or cards, shipping invoices and many others will greatly help your fiancee during the interview.


So do not worry.....Goodspeed.....Goodluck ....

Almi

Timeline

December 9, 2006 I-129F Filed at NSC which was transferred to CSC
December 13, 2006 NOA1 email confirmation
December 18, 2006 NOA1
March 7, 2007 Touched
March 8, 2007 Touched
Almi and RandyFemalePhilippines2007-03-09 08:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA-2 Finally!!!! YEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAWWW!
Congrats!!!!! We're so happy for you. :dance: :thumbs:


Almi and Randy
Almi and RandyFemalePhilippines2007-03-10 07:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2

Congratulations to you both ! Your NOA-2 was long overdue. May the rest of your journey go faster!



Congratulations! :thumbs: Good luck to the next phase of your journey.




Timeline

December 9, 2006 ............I -129 F filed at NSC and later transferred to CSC
December 13 ................... NOA1 email notification
December 18, 2006............ NOA1 hard copy
March 7, 2007.................... touched
March 8............................. touched
............................. NOA2 Email Notification
March 9 ............................. touched
Almi and RandyFemalePhilippines2007-03-10 05:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot our NOA2

Hello Friends,

We've got our NOA2 after three months of waiting. We are so excited and thrilled about it. :dance: . Now, we venturing to the last phase of the K-1 journey. Hopefully, I can have my medical and interview within 2 to 3 months from now.

To those who have received their NOA2, congratulations. And to those who are still waiting, be patient. Yours will be coming soon. Good luck to all of us.

Almi


Timeline

December 9 , 2006 I-129F Filed at NSC and later transferred to CSC
December 13, 2006 NOA1 Email Notification
December 18, 2006 NOA1 hard copy
March 7, 2007 1st Touched
March 8, 2007 2nd Touched
NOA2 Email Notification
March 9, 2007 Touched



Congratulations sis Almi! I am so happy for you! You're a week behind my approval but I'm hoping we'll get the same interview date.

Hope the next stage will be a lot easier for you!

Mae :luv:



Hello,

Thank you my friends for the congratulatory messages. [
Almi and RandyFemalePhilippines2007-03-11 08:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot our NOA2
Hello Friends,

We've got our NOA2 after three months of waiting. We are so excited and thrilled about it. :dance: . Now, we venturing to the last phase of the K-1 journey. Hopefully, I can have my medical and interview within 2 to 3 months from now.

To those who have received their NOA2, congratulations. And to those who are still waiting, be patient. Yours will be coming soon. Good luck to all of us.

Almi


Timeline

December 9 , 2006 I-129F Filed at NSC and later transferred to CSC
December 13, 2006 NOA1 Email Notification
December 18, 2006 NOA1 hard copy
March 7, 2007 1st Touched
March 8, 2007 2nd Touched
NOA2 Email Notification
March 9, 2007 Touched
Almi and RandyFemalePhilippines2007-03-10 05:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE!! How long until FINALLY approved?
Hello John and Diana, I am sorry to hear that you got RFE. But need not worry, just accomplish the needed requirement the sooonest possible. They will approve your petition right away.
Almi and RandyFemalePhilippines2007-03-13 09:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswheeew!!!!! finally!!!!!!!
Congrats! :dance: We are on the same phase now. As for the next stage, see the VJ guides. There is a checklist on what to gather. You may start gathering the documents needed during the interview.

Be patient.. We need to wait for 2-4 months for our schedule. October filers got their schedule now. Hopefully we can have ours in June .

Just hang on .. relax and enjoy your stay in the Philippines.....For soon you will be away from your family, friends and colleagues.

Almi

Edited by Almi and Randy, 13 March 2007 - 09:04 AM.

Almi and RandyFemalePhilippines2007-03-13 09:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed HELP with your opinions!!!!!!
Age doesn't matter when it comes to love. One should not be ashamed if she/ he has fallen in love to a younger one.

With regards to the problem that you're facing, I guess you are the only person who can solve it. With your wisdom and experience , you will be able to come up with a sound decision . If you think YOUR WOMAN LOVES YOU. Then go for it. It's your life. If you realized you made a mistake at the end, then nurse your broken heart and soul silently.

You were asking if it is ok to take back the money you gave her. My question is what was the purpose of giving her the money. Was it for payment for sex? a gift? a bribe? If it is a gift, then it should not be taken back unless the woman return it. If it is payment for sex, then it should be taken back , coz there was no sex happen.

If the woman was angry because you have not bought the dress for her, I guess she is a very shallow person. She must understand that money is hard to find and it is impratical to buy such an expensive dress. Unless it is her wedding gown.

Good luck and may the good Lord enlighten your mind and protect you from all evils.


Almi
Almi and RandyFemalePhilippines2007-03-18 09:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOur RFE
I am sorry to hear your RFE, Diana. Please accomplish the additional requirements and in a blink of an eye, you will have your NOA2.

Cheer up!
Almi and RandyFemalePhilippines2007-03-17 07:09:00