ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesFellow filipinas for K1 VISA
Hi there fellow Filipinas for K1 visa...hope this would help you! Please dont wait and wait for the PACKET 3 anymore, I dont know maybe some received, some dont...me I dont received any packet 3, im located here In Manila Philippines specifically in Pasig area, all you need to have is the letter from the NVC showing your manila case number, if you have it, you'll be fine. You can schedule for an interview 2 weeks after and start your medical. Thats what I did and evrything works great. Im now on my second day for my medical. Please be in SLMC ahead of time, I was there for 6:45am and got 194 as my number really sucks I thought Im on the top first person (lol)GOODLUCK ALL AND GOD BLESS!
MarizhellFemalePhilippines2010-08-03 06:59:00
PhilippinesMedical at St, Luke's today Aug 2

My beloved Sarah is having her medical at St. Luke's as we speak. She sent me txt about 40 minutes ago telling me they called her name for the physical exam----my only concern is her period is irregular, and she sent me a msg earlier that she had some spotting, but then an hour later said it had stopped. While returning another day to finish might not be a problem for many, since Sarah lives in Davao, it is no small expense to arrange these trips (well, not huge expense in dollar terms, but by Philippine standards, quite a cost.) I only pray the cycle holds off another hour or two. I am sure she will txt me when the physical is complete, but until then, I wait anxiously.

By the way, Sarah arrived at 5:10am today, and was given priority number 86.


She will be okey I guess as long as she informed evrything to the attending physicians.....im going to have my medical tomorow erghhh!!!! and my interview date would be Aug 16 in Manila Embassy....
MarizhellFemalePhilippines2010-08-02 06:25:00
Philippinesphilippinefiesta[dot]com

Hi Guys,

I have read many msg about people asking for things to do for fun here in USA. After my sister found out that I am very serious with filipina, she often sends me links about filipino events in new york. Wow, i do not know how she find them.

I think philippinefiesta.com is good to browse every now and them.

Please delete if this is not acceptable for posting.


Hi there....yeah philippinefiesta.com is really good...and my couzn is the Miss Philippinefiesta 2009....hey wish me luck on my interview......
MarizhellFemalePhilippines2010-08-11 02:20:00
PhilippinesMy Medical in ST Lukes Manila Philippines

Hi,

Im happy you shared your experiences there in St. Luke , it help and give ideas of what do i do there for medical exam. well anyway yet we are still waiting for our NAO2, i wish you Good Luck for this comimg interview August 16 , and also thats my day birth , God bless u !
hope you pass.
pls. continues to inform post your status is very helpful to us.


yeah sure....masaya din me makatulong snyo since naranasan me din mag pinagdaanan nyo..waiting for the NOA2 makes me freak out before but I know we can really make it....just keep in touch and I will always update the things needed at least guide all my fellow K1 visa filipinas...Hope I could really make it on Aug 16....wish me luck pls and THANKS.....
MarizhellFemalePhilippines2010-08-05 22:16:00
PhilippinesMy Medical in ST Lukes Manila Philippines

thank you for sharing!..

i have a question. what if i didn't get chicken fox yet?... they would also give me a vaccination for that?..what about the LMP? meaning i can go to my med.,exam after my menstruation?..

thank you! i will pray for your interview that will goes well and get approved.


If you didnt had any chicke fox yet, its not a problem they would give you a vaccination for chicken fox anyway its included in our medical fee. With regards to the LMP or ung last mestruation mo, I guess you really cant have your medical if you have mestrual period, they will let you be back after your menstrual period, just make sure no spotting kpag nagpamedical ka no more drop of blood since it would interfere the result of your medical. I know all these things since Im also a medical technologist working in a hospital here in Manila.
MarizhellFemalePhilippines2010-08-05 22:10:00
PhilippinesMy Medical in ST Lukes Manila Philippines

thanks mariz..i have alreday added u to my facebook friends' list....God bless!


ok i already accepted you in my facebook account...goodluck for us...
MarizhellFemalePhilippines2010-08-05 22:05:00
PhilippinesMy Medical in ST Lukes Manila Philippines

sis, i'll take note about that..thanks for the infos..Godbless on your interview...I'm really praying as well that everything will go well for all of us and that we will get approval too!!have a good day.


OK....goodluck for you too.....May God bless us in our visa journey....
MarizhellFemalePhilippines2010-08-05 22:04:00
PhilippinesMy Medical in ST Lukes Manila Philippines

hi! where did u stayed? coz i 'll have med this september. thanks


I guess for the Cherry Blossoms, it would be around 1, 600 as the price per day, but there are still around SLMC with much lower price as low as 950. Just note that the medical is good for two days if you dont have any problems with the medical...goodluck and God Bless us
MarizhellFemalePhilippines2010-08-05 21:59:00
PhilippinesMy Medical in ST Lukes Manila Philippines

I will copy and paste this info for my fiancee, it will be helpful for her.... good luck with the process and your future life together. Salamat, Dave


Welcome!!!! I feel good to help my fellow filipinas!!!! Good luck for both of you too and hope I could get the PINK slip and be with my honey!!!
MarizhellFemalePhilippines2010-08-04 23:28:00
PhilippinesMy Medical in ST Lukes Manila Philippines
Hi there,
I had my medical examinations last Aug 3, 2010 and since medical is for 2 days, Im finally finished with my medical just yesterday, THANKS GOD. Hope this could help my fellow filipinas or kabayan on the medical process:

You have to bring the following:
-passport not just a photocopy
-3 pcs 2 by 2 picture white background
-email confirmation for the schedule of interview (make a 2 copies)
-black pen
-NVC letter showing your Manila case number then you need to photocopy it

I arrived in SLMC around 6:45am and got 195 as my number...so really there are lot of people there. Upon entering the place, you need to show the guard your passport, your NVC letter then they will give you a form to fill up and a number. After a long wait for my number 195, they will check the documents you have, they will also take a photo of you and a finger scanning. Then you need to go to the 5th floor using the elevator and pay the cashier, i pay 9,814.10 then youll go next to the 4th floor then give your receipt to the reception in laboratory, they would extract blood then give you a urine container so youll have your urine sample. Please take note also of your LMP (last mestrual period) Then you'll go to the 3rd floor for xray, need to removes the upper part of your clothes (t-shirt and bra) if yuou have long hair make sure you have a clip and no jewelries since this would affect your xray result. The next would be the 2nd floor for your physical examinations, for the physical examinations, you need to remove evrything including panties and bra (shy here) and attending doctor will ask you lots of questions regarding your health. After that for immunization interview: here please make sure if you got a chicken fox before, try to find a scar and doctor will asked for it then thats the end of the myfirst day around 2:30pm

My next day, I go directly to 2nd floor for immunization, I only got 2 (MMR and for tetanus)Im a medical technologist so I know I have some of the vaccines needed but if you dont have some vaccines, they would give it to you anyway its included in the payments. Then the last part, on the first floor for the releasing wherein they will get your passort and they would only give you your xray copy in a form of CD and a vaccination record and THATS IT!! Goodluck fellow kabayan....wish me luck on my interview this Aug 16 7am

Edited by Marizhell, 04 August 2010 - 11:22 PM.

MarizhellFemalePhilippines2010-08-04 23:17:00
Philippinesmedical examination

Just wanna ask those who had their medical examination in SLMC specially those who have a heart problem. Is there any additional test done? Do you think it will cause a delay or ground for visa denial? Am desperate to have an answer to my queries.


Heart problem is not a ground for visa denial, they may add some test like ECG or stress test but of course they would first do the physical examination and if its not really serious nothing to worry about. Just be honest with the attending physician. Feel free to ask anything reagrds to health, im a medical tech. by profession and im goin to have my interview on Monday...Goodluck for us...
MarizhellFemalePhilippines2010-08-13 06:08:00
PhilippinesManila US embassy interview.....
Thanks to you all for all the support....it really did help....now few more hours I will be seeing my honey, he'll be arriving NAIA by 10pm today.....again thanks so much all and I'll let you know what happen to my interview this coming Monday....GOD BLESS US
MarizhellFemalePhilippines2010-08-13 20:43:00
PhilippinesManila US embassy interview.....
Hi there....just wanna ask to all those who had their inteview for K1 visa. Im goin to have my interview this coming Aug 16, 2010 (monday whoaaa)do the consul officer had the documents that was send by my petitioner? I mean my fiancee told me that he did send all the documents when he filed a K1 visa...so whats the use of getting all the documents again on my interview if the NVC send it to the US embassy manila? Are the consul officer still depends on the documents I will be giving? Well im just confused but I actually have the copies of all the documents.....Thanks and wish me luck on my interview....and tomorow my fiancee will be here and go with me on my interview....THANKS VJ'ers
MarizhellFemalePhilippines2010-08-13 06:28:00
PhilippinesMy US embassy interview last Aug 16, 2010
Hi there fellow VJ'ers, well just wanna share my experience in my interview last Aug 16, 2010. I know evryone are all nervous thinking about the US embassy interview and I myself is soooo nervous. Aug 14, 2010, my fiance arrived here in the Philippines just to be with me in the interview, I know its not a requirement but it reallly helps me to be more calm. Aug 15, 2010...we just study evrything, I mean I tried asking lots of different questions regarding his family, the works just an additional knowledge so I will be confident enough to face the consul officer. Please be reminded, DS 160 is not needed, just visit the us company website and take a look at those forms they will be looking. I reviewed evrything, we didnt hire any lawyer at all, we just worked hard for this K1 visa together. Me and my fiance stay in Bayview hotel and I sleep around 9pm too early just to be prepare for my interview for the next day Aug 16 around 7am. Well as my fiance shared, he didnt sleep that well, he's so stressed about what would be the result of the interview. I woke up around 6am, as many adviced me, I choosed an outfit little conservative, no sleeveless but I do have a blaser and a black soft pants. Not much make up but at least look great and presentable. Upon the entrance to the US embassy, I presented a valid ID (any government issued ID) and the appointment letter, and my fiance is allowed to enter in the US embassy...well guards are so good I could say. Upon entrance you need to pass the security check, no camera or celphhone allowed. Then after that there is a line there to get a number wherein you need to present the BDO receipt and the different DS forms and they will give you a number. Then we waited until the number was called for finger scanning and with the finger scanning they asked for my full name and my birthday just verify my identity I guess (lol) After the finger scanning, we waited again for the number to flash on the board and when I saw my number, I went to the window they that flash on the screen. Its the first interview, Im a little nervous even she is a filipina and speak tagalog. She greeted me with a smile then greeted my fiance too. She asked for my NBI, CENOMAR and Birth certificate and then asked me how I meet my fiancee, I answered briefly then the lady asked my fiance when he arrived, how's his stay here and then asked about my fiance work. I could say, my fiance do a lot of talking than me. The filipina girl always addressed the question to my fiance so I just do nothing but just simply smile and agreed for what my fiance told then we we're told to wait for the final interview. My number then flash on the screen to go to the window 28. I was then so nervous...erghhh cant imagine how i feel that time. I enter the cubicle thinking my fiance is no longer allowed but to my surprise the consul office, a black lady greeted my fiance to enter the room. Then Im waiting for the consul to asked for the documents i prepared but guess what SHE NEVER EVEN ASKED for anything, then just simply asked these questions, how you and your fiance meet and then she look at the pictures and you know what happen, the consul talked about the New york, the places addressing to my fiance that she even told the place looks familiar just to find out that the consul do have a friend somewhere in Albany NY well of course I cant relate since I dont know the place then after they talked about the different places here, the food stuff then after their conversation the interview finished, the consul said, VISA PPROVED!!! I was in sate of shock, because I done nothing, I was prepared for lot of questions that she will asked but thats it. The documents I have prepared for more than a month, the phone bills, the chat logs, lots of certificates and evrything, is still in my hand and consul didnt even bother to asked for that or even looked....haaayyyy well...yes I got the pink slip and got approved. Now Im waiting for my visa to be delivered, any questions from VJ'rs, feel free to asked me. You could also check my timeline.....I could say, being my fiance with me on the interview really helps a lot, consul officers seems so nice that my fiance is with me. Well, the only thing I could adviced is if your fiance could be with you on the interview, it would have a big chance and big factor but of course Im just saying about my experience...I still believed that even if your fiance is not around and all your documents are complete and no fraud, you'll get the VISA APPROVAL...GOD BLESS ALL!!!!
MarizhellFemalePhilippines2010-08-21 05:14:00
Philippinesgetting the EAD and SS number

Here are the directions to get your SSI number on VJ: For K1 Visa Holders

Scroll down to the link subheading.


Oh great!!! thats a nice link....have you done this before? Thank you so much again!
MarizhellFemalePhilippines2010-09-21 11:22:00
Philippinesgetting the EAD and SS number

You Need to apply your Adjustment of Status for you to get EAD. As for SSN, some Social Security Offices accept applicants within 14days upon arrival to apply for SSN Number, some don't till you have your EAD and GC.Every states dirrenet policies you know. Just try your luck might they will allow you to apply for SSN Number.

After you get married, try gathering some of your documents to file for your AOS (131/1-765/1-485).

Goodluck!

AOS TIMELINE:
07-15-2010 ------------- AOS SENT
07-19-2010 ------------- AOS RECEIVED (Signed by: L.Box)
07-27-2010 ------------- CHECKS-CASHED!
07-30-2010 ------------- NOA-1 in mail(Hardcopies of AOS/EAD/AP)
08-02-2010 ------------- Biometrics in Mail Received
08-11-2010 ------------- "Walk-in" Biometrics in Fort Myers --SUCCESS!!!!
08-11-2010 ------------- TOUCHED IN 1-765/AP/AOS
08-12-2010 ------------- TOUCHED IN AOS/1-765
09-07-2010 ------------- AP & EAD APPROVED (E-mail @ 10:30p.m!!!!!!!)
09-09-2010 ------------- Touched AP (Says they mail me a notice)
09-13-2010 ------------- Touched EAD (Says they mail a notice.Hope its the card already!!!)
09-13-2010 ------------- RECEIVED AP in the MailBox (yes!!!!)
09-16-2010 ------------- RECEIVED EAD in the Mailbox (Yes!!!!)
09-17-2010 ------------- APPLIED SSN CARD

MarizhellFemalePhilippines2010-09-21 10:03:00
Philippinesgetting the EAD and SS number

You are not eligible for EAD until you are married. If you file the EAD along with the Adjustment of Status then there is no additional fee for the EAD.


Thank you so much for your help! I appreciate it!
MarizhellFemalePhilippines2010-09-21 09:50:00
Philippinesgetting the EAD and SS number
Hi there fellow VJ'ers,
Just got here in US last Aug 28, 2010 and im from Manila Philippines. Im just wondering on how to get the EAD and SS number? Upon my entry to US, the consul officer didnt give me anything, he just stamped my passport and I just provide the VISA packet and told to get married before 90 days. I will be getting married this coming Oct 16, 2010. Could I process my EAD eventhough Im not yet married yet or is it required that I should do the EAD processing after our marriage? I wish to work here in US as soon as possible so I could also help my fiance in financial issues. All your ideas and adviced will be greatly appreciated. Thanks and Goodluck to all!!!
MarizhellFemalePhilippines2010-09-21 09:34:00
PhilippinesAdvance Parole in AOS
Just wanna ask regarding the Advance Parole, if I got an approved and have the advance parole, could I travel to different countries or just Philippines? Just wanna know about this because, me and my husband is goin to have a skiing race on January 2011 in Canada and just wondering if I could go with him using my Philippine passport and the approved advance parole. We're also planning to have another catholic wedding in the Philippines next year and visit Japan for 5 days too (Japan needs a visa too) Your help would be greatly appreciated...THANKS VJ'RS and Goodluck all
MarizhellFemalePhilippines2010-11-09 13:40:00
Philippinesadjustment of status

:) yeah the wheather here can get a bit crazy. dont worry after a year or two you will get used to it. the WORST parts are just before winter and just before summer because the wheather is so up and down. just always dress warm when you go out hehe


thanks for the adviced..im trying to adjust wheeeww!!! anyway, how's your visa process? where is the exact location of your fiancee? take care
MarizhellFemalePhilippines2010-11-06 15:12:00
Philippinesadjustment of status

heeeyyy your a new yorker :) hehe how do you like ny :)

fine here..getting cooler!!!
MarizhellFemalePhilippines2010-10-27 11:03:00
Philippinesadjustment of status

Hi there. Congratulations on getting married. :)

Here is the guide from adjusting from K1 and K3 (they are together in one page, just pay attention to the requirements that only apply to K1 visa holders): http://www.visajourn...content/k1k3aos I suggest you read it muna and if you have specific questions about the forms or supporting documents, post them here :)

Published processing times for adjustment of status is 5 months on the average. EAD and AP are normally approved well before that; if you have proof of a job offer, you can request for it to be expedited anytime after you have biometrics taken; if you have a planned trip outside the U.S., they can expedite AP also (I believe on the I-131 form you have to tell them when the trip is).


Thank you so much....dont have any questions for now..THANKS AGAIN!!!

Here are my cover letters, pretty much answer your question. How long to get EAD... usually within 90 days. Goodluck

- G-1145 – Form for E-notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
- Payment in the amount of $1,610.00 payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security
* Beneficiary - $ 1,010.00
* Derivative of Beneficiary- $ 600.00
- I-485 - Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, signed & dated 08/09/10
- Copy of birth certificate
- Copy of K1 visa in passport with USA entry stamp dated 06/20/2010
- 2 passport photos
- I-693 – Vaccinations only, dated 08/07/10
- Copy DS-3025 – Vaccination record, dated 12/29/2009
- G-325A - Biographic Information – Petitioner
- G-325A – Biographic Information – Primary Beneficiary
- I-864 - Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the Act, completed by Petitioner
* Offer letter from employer stating work status
* Copy of salary slips from June 2010 till 15 Aug 2010
* Copy of Individual and Partnership Tax Return with W2 and Form 1099 2009 tax year
* Copy of IRS Tax Transcript for 2008 tax year
* Copy of IRS Tax Transcript for 2007 tax year
- Copy of I-797 - Notice of Action, Approval of K1 petition, dated 01/09/2009
- Copy of Marriage certificate, dated 07/30/2010
- Copy of I-94 – Arrival/Departure record (front and back)
- Photocopy of passport biographical details page

I also applied for I-765 which are free since I am filing them concurrently with the AOS

- G-1145 – Form for E-notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
- I-765 - Application for Employment Authorization signed and dated 08/09/2010
-I-797 C Notice of Action Application for I-485 Adjustment of Status
- 2 passport photos
- Photocopy of passport biographical details page
- Copy of I-94 – Arrival/Departure record (front and back)
- Copy of Marriage certificate dated 07/30/2010


Form I-131

- G-1145 – Form for E-notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
- I-131 - Application for Travel Document (Advanced Parole), signed and dated 08/10/2010.
- Part 7 Explanation sheet
- 2 passport photos
- Copy of K1 visa in passport with USA entry stamp dated 06/20/2010
- Photocopy of passport biographical details page
- Copy of Marriage certificate dated 07/30/2010

THANKS SO MUCH...this is very detailed huh...this helps us a lot
MarizhellFemalePhilippines2010-10-24 19:44:00
Philippinesadjustment of status
Hi VJers....hello once again...im now MRS MARICEL OBNIAL RIKERT and got married just last Saturday Oct 16, 2010..and wanna ask the things to prepare for the adjustment of status, got our official married certificate from NY city hall. And some forms to be filled up! Anyone who have an idea how long it takes for you to received the EAD and advance parole? Thanks much!!!
MarizhellFemalePhilippines2010-10-23 14:02:00
PhilippinesComing to America
congratulations.....i guess all she needs to be reminded is to have her sealed envelope on hand carry....evrything is so smooth...no problems in consul officer and even in POE
MarizhellFemalePhilippines2010-12-19 20:48:00
PhilippinesPLS. SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES!

Hi everyone!
Its my first time to travel internationally. I'm a bit nervous and at the same time excited for my POE. So from Manila my next stop is my POE (JFK) with 5hrs layover. After that my next trip will be Boston airport . (my airline is DELTA Air)

Anyone has the same POE as mine? :help:Can you share your experiences pls? :help:.... thanks in advance (F) :)


Hi there....congratulations and welcome to US. You'll be fine in JFK airport, just give them the sealed brown envelope and nothing to worry. any questions feel free to ask me....merry xmas...
MarizhellFemalePhilippines2010-12-26 11:37:00
PhilippinesMerry Christmas!!!

Merry Christmas to you soon.

My wife will be in NYC early next year.


ok..let me know if she arrived...merry xmas and happy new year
MarizhellFemalePhilippines2010-12-28 12:36:00
PhilippinesMerry Christmas!!!
Hi VJ''s MERRY CHRISTMAS EVRYONE!!! Is there any filipina currently located in New York? I'll be more than happy to be friend.... :)
MarizhellFemalePhilippines2010-12-21 13:06:00
PhilippinesMet a rude fellow Pinay
avoid that kind of filipia...shame on her...but dont close your mind of having frineds with you kbabayan, not all are bad...merry xmas....
MarizhellFemalePhilippines2010-12-27 11:17:00
Philippinesafter NVC letter..what's next??HELP VJ People...!!HUHUHU

hello to all..!!i wanna know if how long does it take for the NVC letter or the approved papers from NVC to arrive at the Embassy?? do i need to wait for the notification or be notified from the embassy before taking the medical exam?? This is K1 visa..please help..!!thanks a lot..!!a blessed 2011 to all..!!?



usually it takes 2 weeks for the NVC to arrive, start your medical exam just bring with you the NOA2 and have the copy of your manila case number. When my husband gotthe NVC letter, he just send me a copy of it and thats what I show in St Lukes for my medical. Good luck for you.....
MarizhellFemalePhilippines2011-01-05 13:51:00
PhilippinesGOT MY VISA TODAY!

1 envelope lng b tlaga? our photos were outside the yellow envelope.pwde b namin kunin un? o should we leave it inside the plastic pouch with the yellow envelope? tnx



CONGRATULATIONS!!! GOODLUCK ON YOUR FLIGHT :)
MarizhellFemalePhilippines2011-01-15 11:09:00