Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Philippines	Did SLEC keep your passport?	YES IR-1 Here.. SLEC keeps the passport.. It is advisable to go to Medical @ St Luke's in the afternoon.. More faster and less people.. My wife went in @ 1pm..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-15 10:05:00
Philippines	Document Verification Help	QUOTE (DWOODARD72 @ May 14 2008, 04:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi all, My fiancee Kila passed her medical exam yesterday and her interview is scheduled on 5/20. I've recently read a lot of posts regarding documentation and associated horror stories. Kila and I paid the documentation fee on 4/30 and from what I have read, we are most likely not going to get our visa anytime soon because of document verification (Most people choose to pay even earlier prior to their interviews and are still waiting). That being said, I don't know if there is anything that we can do to change whether we will be in AR or not after the interview but could someone please explain to me how this process works and if there is anything I can do here from the US to find out what is going on? In particular what is going on between the USEM, NSO, and Delbros? What is forwarded to the NSO? When is this done? Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks. DW 1st of all this is a Random Procedure by the Consular Officer... Please kindly follow this guide of document verification payment.. http://www.visajourn...howtopic=124332 This Guide is good to follow, but doesn't guarantee the outcome.. (Who knows what these consular officers are thinking) You may or may not go through Docs Verification as its randomly done.. I just don't want people from blaming the creator of the Guide for following the procedure and still put to AR. Like I said its a GUIDE..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-14 15:58:00
Philippines	Drugs/Pills/Medicines	QUOTE (huggykiss @ May 14 2008, 11:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi Vj'ers, Im flying on the 20th of this month and getting my stuffs ready. I wonder if it is okay to bring packs of Birth Control Pills and Erythromycin tabs..Im just prone to swollen tonsils. Thanks in advance to any input. Yes you can bring em, but you gotta have a prescription with you..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-14 12:01:00
Philippines	How long to get NBI clearance	QUOTE (Haole @ May 16 2008, 01:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My wife updated her NBI clearance right before her interview. Only took her 20 minutes. That's to update.. For new applicants is different....	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-16 15:10:00
Philippines	How long to get NBI clearance	QUOTE (rar124 @ May 16 2008, 11:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi guys, how long does it take to get your NBI clearance? You can get it the same day if NBI doesn't find any same name on your name.. If NBI finds a same name, It can take a week or 2..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-16 10:57:00
Philippines	Got my visa!!!!	Let the real Party Begin!! Congrats!! and Have a safe trip to America!!	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-15 10:01:00
Philippines	HELP HOW TO BRING DAUGHTER WITH ME	QUOTE (lostGurl18 @ May 16 2008, 03:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Roserick @ May 16 2008, 09:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Your gonna leave your petitioner in the Philippines? Sorry to say.. There is no way out of that.. You really need to wait for completion of her CRBA.. have to leave my husband here not until i settle the penalties for 150k..thanks for sharing What? 150k penalties... That's an outrage!!	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-16 15:02:00
Philippines	HELP HOW TO BRING DAUGHTER WITH ME	Your gonna leave your petitioner in the Philippines? Sorry to say.. There is no way out of that.. You really need to wait for completion of her CRBA..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-16 09:35:00
Philippines	visa pick up	QUOTE (simple_melanie @ May 18 2008, 07:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> http://travel.state....-ENGL-07-03.pdf COURIER DELIVERY OF ISSUED IMMIGRANT VISA The Immigrant Visa unit uses a guaranteed courier service to deliver issued visas. Applicants may pay for this service and need not return to the Embassy to pick up their visas. Visas are delivered directly to the applicant’s home or office in seven to ten days of issuance, depending on the delivery location. Otherwise, the applicant may return to the Embassy to pick up the visa. See the Dept of State has its own set of rules... So as the US Embassy..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-18 20:52:00
Philippines	Quick Question about Marriage.	Sounds like your aunt is trying to help her niece come to America... my thoughts to you is.. Don't rush on your decision, figure things out 1st and study this girl if she truly loves you or she just love that blue passport of yours.. Sorry to be harsh... But you never know nowadays..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-19 09:17:00
Philippines	Wife's family demanding money	Tell you what... America is BROKE!! No mo money!! Have you guys seen the $$$ plunging rapidly.. Its not that the Philippine Economy has gotten better.. Its because US is going down the drain.. Thanks to our great Leader Dubya!! Way to go sir!! Thank God its 2008.. We need a new leader like Ron Paul.. I think he's the only hope.. If the pace keeps going down.. Might rather migrate to the northern border..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-05 12:46:00
Philippines	Pinned Document Verification Fee - Where did it go?	QUOTE (tallcoolone @ May 19 2008, 12:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Where is it, Why was it removed, and will it be replaced with another Document Verification Pinned Thread I was just moving onto that process and wanted to read it. Was deleted by the MOD for too much arguing and fighting..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-19 11:43:00
Philippines	Jocelyn is Pregnant!	QUOTE (Frank+Jocelyn @ May 16 2008, 05:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We found out yesterday that Jocelyn is pregnant... Looks like all that practice paid off! Couldn't help it eh... Congrats!! Better get ready for the Filipina morning sickness...	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-16 19:31:00
Philippines	a survey on timeframe...	QUOTE (crys @ May 19 2008, 12:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (kennethandjoyce @ May 18 2008, 07:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi guys!!! Please add me here...another victim of the white slip monster!!! Name: kennethandjoyce Date paid docs verification: April 16, 2008 Date forwarded to NSO: May 5, 2008 Interview Date: May 16, 2008 Visa on Hand: Still waiting WHAT DO you mean? Means kennethandjoyce was put on Docs Verification AR..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-19 11:42:00
Philippines	a survey on timeframe...	QUOTE (edp333 @ Apr 27 2008, 08:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ours is an outlier for your chart edp333 Date of payment - Jan 07,2008 Date forwarded to NSO - Feb 25,2008 Date of Interview - Feb 06, 2008 Text from Delbros for Visa Delivery - April 15, 2008 Visa delivered april 15, 2008 Your lucky you even got a txt.. All we got was HOPE!! Hoping it will arrive today.. and it finally did..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-04-27 20:00:00
Philippines	a survey on timeframe...	Here is mine.. To give you guys an idea of what your in for.. Payment to Delbros = Jan 28, 2008 Forwarded to NSO = Feb 4, 2008 Interview = Feb 20, 2008 Visa in Hand = April 18, 2008 Good Luck...	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-04-27 19:24:00
Philippines	need help, wifes k3 interview on june 5, 2008	I think you should consider a Co-Sponsor just in case... Cause I had 3yrs of tax return 2004, 05, 06 all above the P-Line and my 07 was below the P-Line. In my mind.. I thought they wouldn't ask about 07 since our interview was Feb and 06 was still counted as the latest ITR, since the deadline for filing 07 is not due yet till April. But still the Pre-Screener and the CO still asked for a Co-Sponsor.. Thank God I prepared one and was ready... Edited by Roserick, 20 May 2008 - 09:39 AM.	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-20 09:37:00
Philippines	White Slips for CR1/IR1?	Good Work Chris for a fine research of what's been going on with this Document Verification process.. I totally agree with you.. It is such an open minded comment.. I like that..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-20 10:15:00
Philippines	White Slips for CR1/IR1?	QUOTE (lostGurl18 @ May 9 2008, 11:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> a guess ? agent "jenny' from nvc i toked to says my packet wasmailed on this date and just tried researching using EXP 29 APR 2008A showed one category for philippines hahah =) done advance chest xray i know that it wont be used in slec though just to be sure well i hope they wont find nothing tomorrow on my xray ...asked my sisters to checked there mailbox still no packets...even from my attorney...what should we prepare now since the big day is coming : any idea or suggestions to prepare on the interview? thanks Start organizing your proofs... Check your NBI if its up to date, Check your NSO Documents if they have any incorrect or misspelled entry.. Gather the family pics, love letters, etc.. A must CRBA of your kid and passport or documents to prove its pending..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-09 10:45:00
Philippines	White Slips for CR1/IR1?	QUOTE (NoelandTintin @ May 9 2008, 08:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Tru dat. I was thinking the same. Aren't NSO documents, verified and certified documents? Thats why they're on NSO security papers. No, what I mean is the whole CR/IR-1 NVC process where the Petitioner sends the NSO documents on top of the DS-230, if you fail to send the non NSO documents they will return it to you and will not accept any documents other than NSO original. See I asked an NVC customer service why it has to be original? Doesn't the beneficiary bring the originals on the Interview day? NVC CS said they verify them here in the US. That is why the NVC CS lady was mad at me when I was forcing to tell her that there is this process in the Philippines USEM called Document Verification where we had to pay for USEM to request verification for our documents..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-09 10:31:00
Philippines	White Slips for CR1/IR1?	QUOTE (NoelandTintin @ May 9 2008, 08:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Roserick @ May 9 2008, 05:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Like I said they do it randomly, but there are just alot of K1 applicants than CR-1/IR-1.. CR/IR-1 is a long route... But its worth the wait.. Erick, any relations to the Macapagals of Lubao? ;-). Yes... They use to visit us back when Cielo Macapagal was a Congresswoman.. Now that the sister is the President of the Philippines their in denial of our existence..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-09 10:23:00
Philippines	White Slips for CR1/IR1?	QUOTE (NoelandTintin @ May 9 2008, 02:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The reason I ask is that I personally know a few CR1 cases and none of them were even aware of "document verification". So I wondered if they do this a lot on K visas only but it looks like nothing really matters. You're going to get a white slip if you're going to get a white slip. Like I said they do it randomly, but there are just alot of K1 applicants than CR-1/IR-1.. CR/IR-1 is a long route... But its worth the wait..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-09 07:05:00
Philippines	White Slips for CR1/IR1?	Its funny as I told the Consul.. How can you verify my NSO documents, Aren't they verified already by me the petitioner submitting them abroad to the NVC instead of submitting it at the USEM. NVC doesn't even know what USEM's Documents Verification process...	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-09 07:02:00
Philippines	My baby will be born soon! His father is a US citizen.	Step by Step you ask? Just click on the link swtrick posted.. It gives you the step by step procedure.. Time of the procedure may vary... It all depends on how busy they are @ the USEM and easy is your case. Like with my daughter they were so busy it took 4 weeks to get an Interview, we even got a special day on a Saturday because it was so busy.	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-20 11:29:00
Philippines	need help interview coming	Its better to bring everything that you think will help you with the interview.. Or be sorry.. (Sana dinala ko na rin) Since your an IR-CR applicant.. They don't ask too much and the interview just seems like a formality.. In my opinion!	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-20 09:29:00
Philippines	She's on her way!	Congratulation EricC!!	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-20 09:45:00
Philippines	HELP....!!!!! LOST MEDICAL RECORDS!	Get a doctor to re-examine you, if his/her findings are right... Dr's can give you medical certificate.. Just tell SLEC that your record doesn't exist on that hospital no more so you opted to get re-examined..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-21 12:37:00
Philippines	Requirements to register permanent resident to the Philippines	I think since his mother is a Filipina he can acquire his Filipino citizenship. Check on this site.. http://www.immigration.gov.ph/	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-21 12:18:00
Philippines	best time to do doc verification	QUOTE (cying @ May 21 2008, 01:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> NVC sent a letter to my wife indicating there that i already have an MNL #. My queston is, when can i start doing doc verification in order to avoid delays of issuing the visa? Ive seen some post here that doc verification sent to delbros and delbros sending it to NSO takes almost a month and issuing the visa becomes delayed. Is it possible to do and finish doc verification before interview date comes?Like right now that i already know my MNL # from NVC, can i start doing it?So that when my interview date comes and pass it, i wont wait for my visa that long. Anyone, please advice. Thank you very much. Also, can someone please post their experience regarding doc verification. Ive read a post.. a step on how to avoid delays in doc verification but i think it was deleted. Thanks again. The question is Do you want to pay or not? Steps on how to AVOID!! Sorry its not about how to avoid it.. Its a guide on how to pay properly to DELBROS to make sure they do their job right. Docs Verification is a random..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-21 12:45:00
Philippines	passport	QUOTE (cying @ May 21 2008, 12:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I would like to ask those who just had their visa interview...Is the old passport (green one) still accepted by USEM? I heard from a friend that his fiancee's passport during the interview was scrutinized to the point that it was destroyed and was asked to get the new passport issued by DFA which is machine validated. My friend told me that someone in the embassy, i dont know if its a consul or what, doubted the passport of my friend's fiancee as the picture in our old passport is elevated, slightly raised or was just taped in the passport by DFA in security tape (if u notice it...). I would appreciate any replies. Thanks a lot. If their having doubts with your passport, trust me.. they will investigate that.. Not you..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-21 12:12:00
Philippines	Memorial Day USA	QUOTE (Sheriff Uling @ May 26 2008, 11:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> May God bless America... And no Place else? Happy Memorial Day everyone!! Spent the day barbecuing some burgers in the backyard..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-26 17:45:00
Philippines	VISA ON HAND 12:30PM MAY 7...I TOLD YOU GUYS MY NEXT POST WOULD BE THIS :)	When my wife's Visa came you congratulated me.. Now its time for me to return the favor!! CONGRATULATION!! I hope you have a safe trip to the U.S. Seeing your man is here in NY... Let me be the 1st one to say Welcome to the Big Apple.. (Sorry for the double post..) Edited by Roserick, 07 May 2008 - 03:38 PM.	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-07 15:37:00
Philippines	VISA ON HAND 12:30PM MAY 7...I TOLD YOU GUYS MY NEXT POST WOULD BE THIS :)	When my wife's Visa came you congratulated me.. Now its time for me to return the favor!! CONGRATULATION!! I hope you have a safe trip to the U.S. Seeing your man is here in NY...	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-07 15:34:00
Philippines	delayed k1 visa	QUOTE (David-Mae Forever @ May 19 2008, 09:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Wow... You should complain how St. Lukes is treating you. I thought our medical is valid for 12 months? And how can they request for another sputum when you just had it few months ago? Did you try to explain that to them? It looks like you're just following all the instructions they give you without any objections just to have your visa and I can't blame you for that. I really don't know how to help you but here's hoping and praying that you will be out of that blackhole that they put you in. Good luck girl! --Mae Totally agree with this post... Now this is what you call a true COMPLAINT!!	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-19 10:00:00
Philippines	Motorbike or MotorCycle in PI - Anybody have one for sale	QUOTE (tallcoolone @ Jun 1 2008, 08:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I will be in the Davao are in mid June. Does anyone on this board have motorcycle or motorbike for sale in the area. I enjoy riding around PI and using it as my form of transportation. Must be in good working condition. Thanks Moto Scooter are so popular in the Philippines right now.. You can easily get one once you get to Philippines.. Honda XRM Honda Wave Yamaha X1 Yamaha Sniper etc... Or you mean big bikes? Edited by Roserick, 01 June 2008 - 08:08 AM.	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-06-01 08:07:00
Philippines	Loterly has arrived Hooray :) :)	Congratulation to you both Richard and Loterly!! So happy for you guys... So Lot is lovin the big apple eh.. Good Luck guys.. I just work around Times Square.. My wife is still a little confuse about the streets and subways here..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-05-30 10:07:00
Philippines	Called Grace at the USEM about Zandys visa	QUOTE (Mike_Zandy @ Jun 1 2008, 10:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> after waiting 63 days of payment for her docs to make it back to the USEM.. after a phone call to Grace last week.. she confirmed they had made it back last monday.. What is really bothering me is I see several filipinas getting their visa withing 3 or 4 weeks of payment and sometimes less then a week of the interview. I called Grace again this morning since they have had a entire week to review and to see if they have finally approved and printed and have forward to delbros. Well.. Grace tells me it's still under review and can't give me no time line of when the CO will be finished. I am told will just have to wait and it may be a while longer. I am so sick of the BS. why does it only take some just a few weeks to process... my frustration has finally hit the roof. WoW!! Grace sounded the same on our case.. Just wait.. wait.. and wait...	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-06-02 14:19:00
Philippines	so here goes my CFO experience	QUOTE (marie_9 @ Jan 17 2008, 09:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> One important thing also is make sure ur wife has ur house number and not just cellphone number cuz they'll be asking for it (on the form to be filled-out). Huh? We don't have a house phone no more.. I disconnected it.. Waste of money.. I already have a cell phone.. Can a work # be fine? QUOTE (marie_9 @ Jan 17 2008, 09:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> One important thing also is make sure ur wife has ur house number and not just cellphone number cuz they'll be asking for it (on the form to be filled-out). Huh? We don't have a house phone no more.. I disconnected it.. Waste of money.. I already have a cell phone.. Can a work # be fine?	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-17 22:02:00
Philippines	so here goes my CFO experience	QUOTE (prettyfacenbody @ Jan 17 2008, 03:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> dont worry, your wife will do fine. when it comes to CR1 or IR1, the people from the SMEF-COW or PRISM doesnt give the petitioned spouses a hard time. the one on one interview will be fast and smooth. just remind your wife to photocopy some important documents bcoz sometimes they are asking a copy. goodluck! Important Docs like what? Passport? NSO BC, MC,? Please verify..	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-17 15:33:00
Philippines	so here goes my CFO experience	QUOTE (vsmtghdy @ Jan 17 2008, 12:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Also more if the applicant is young like in the early 20's and much more if she's less than 21. They will be asking for a written parental consent before they will issue the certificate. Well my wife is 25.. She actually 2 yrs older than me.. I hope they don't give us problems.. All we want is to have a happy family that stays together.. Thank you for the great advice...	Roserick	Not Telling	Philippines	2008-01-17 12:55:00