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Philippines Coup Attempt

Anyone else hear about this? What would happen if this went down..would immigration procedures halt? They also issued a travel warning for westeners?

wildone_106

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Philippines

2006-02-24 14:16:00

Hi Mike, thanks very much for the reply. Yes we do see our case number listed there so I was wondering if we should be excited or not. Thanks again and good luck yourself!

Hello Wildone
That is the schedule for interviews at manila embassy
you can also call the dept of state to confirm,
1-202-663-1225 prompt 1 then 0 to talk to a visa specialist
I notice you have an noa2 approval date in jan 06
you could very well see your case number on this list
as my noa2 approval was also jan 06

Good luck and wish you the best

wildone_106

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Philippines

2006-03-18 15:06:00

66 views, no one knows what this is??

:unsure:

Uh, that IS the link for it online?

http://usembassy.sta...la/wwwfvisa.pdf

Matching up her case number to the one on the list, it says her interview is on May 30th?

Any ideas?

Thanks

Just wondering - where did that list come from? Is it available online?'

Thanks!

wildone_106

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Philippines

2006-03-17 12:30:00

Uh, that IS the link for it online?

http://usembassy.sta...la/wwwfvisa.pdf

Matching up her case number to the one on the list, it says her interview is on May 30th?

Any ideas?

Thanks

Just wondering - where did that list come from? Is it available online?'

Thanks!

wildone_106

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Philippines

2006-03-17 09:24:00

http://usembassy.sta...la/wwwfvisa.pdf

Matching up her case number to the one on the list, it says her interview is on May 30th?

Any ideas?

Thanks

wildone_106

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Philippines

2006-03-16 13:46:00

2 Manila K1 questions: packet 4 (no 3?) & Visa delivery times

Hey! Thanks for the reply, well we're about to book thru a travel agency there for my ticket and hers, it'll save a considerable amount on booking thru the airline directly so Im very happy about it. Thanks and take care!

[quote name='rocky' date='May 1 2006, 12:40 PM' post='165321']
[quote name='wildone_106' date='Apr 3 2006, 01:15 PM' post='109013']
Thanks for the reply!

Did your hubby go over to pick you up or did you fly alone? I was planning to go over there and return with her. I hav'nt figured out the best way to get the tickets for both of us..I was just gonna do it thru an airline here although it'll be costly. But not sure of another way to do it.

Thats cool the Visa arrived so quickly then, she lives in Makati so it should'nt be a problem!

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I've been busy sorry for the late reply!

My Hubby pick me up at the Orlando airport final dest. Well, My hubby sent me money to buy the plane ticket bec. you'll save a lot if you'll get a ticket in The philippines.

Bonvoyage and Enjoy!

Goodluck and Godbless!
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wildone_106

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Philippines

2006-05-01 12:42:00

2 Manila K1 questions: packet 4 (no 3?) & Visa delivery times

Thanks for the reply!

Did your hubby go over to pick you up or did you fly alone? I was planning to go over there and return with her. I hav'nt figured out the best way to get the tickets for both of us..I was just gonna do it thru an airline here although it'll be costly. But not sure of another way to do it.

Thats cool the Visa arrived so quickly then, she lives in Makati so it should'nt be a problem!

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( Packet 3 is included in your Packet 4 with appointment letter schedule for visa interview and Schedule for medical examination i received that for once)

I was interviewed for my K-1 visa last Sept. 2 Friday then they gave me pink receipt for the mailing address to receive my passport with flying visa :yes:

! I wrote there our address in Quezon city and i received my passport with Visa last Sept. 7,05 Tuesday bec. sept. 06 it's holiday. tip: If you have mailing address in manila write it down in your pink receipt bec. it takes a week to receive if your mailing address is in province.

Tip in getting Plane tickets: Tell the airline company if you buy ticket from phils. that your you've fiance visa and first time trip to usa they might have a special promo or discounts like what i did before i asked them they will honestly tell you if hey have.I think i saved 120 dollars!
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Edited by wildone_106, 03 April 2006 - 12:15 PM.

wildone_106

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Philippines

2006-04-03 12:15:00

2 Manila K1 questions: packet 4 (no 3?) & Visa delivery times

phew..ok thanks:)

For Manila, there is no Packet 3 anymore. Packet 4 is now referred to as the "Appointment Package".

http://travel.state....grams_1540.html

2. Although the IV packet system has served well for over forty years with relatively few changes, the ease with which information can now be maintained and shared electronically makes the linear, rationed approach to immigrant visa information less useful. The numbered packets, many of which are no longer used by consular sections and rarely seen by applicants, were also the source of some confusion. The numbered packet system has therefore been eliminated. Packets 1, 2, 2a and 3a no longer exist. Standardized information sheets should be used to respond to queries as discussed below. The old Packet 3 has now been renamed the "Instruction Package for Immigrant Visa Applicants." Packet 4 is referred to as the "Appointment Package for Immigrant Visa Applicants." Packet 4a, important as the mailing that initiates the termination process, is now referred to as the "Follow-Up Instruction Package for Immigrant Visa Applicants."

wildone_106

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Philippines

2006-03-30 20:06:00

2 Manila K1 questions: packet 4 (no 3?) & Visa delivery times

My fiance just recieved her packet from the Embassy in Manila, I thought its supposed to be packet "3" but instead it says "Enclosure packet 4" it has the Appointment letter, DS156, DS 156k, DS157, MedEx Instruction, Photo specs, VAC.
She never recieved a packet 3, is she missing something or is this IT!

Also I read somewhere that a checklist needs to be signed and returned to the embassy, although I don’t think she received a checklist. Is there anything else she should send back to them before the interview (may 30)

My other question for those that have recieved the visa after the manila interview, whats the normal time to recieve it? I need to start planning plane tickets in advanced and of course was gonna leave a week or so safety margin as to when I was going to get her and travel back. Just curious what the normal delivery time for it is!

I attached an edited appointment letter for further info.

Thanks for any help!

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wildone_106

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Philippines

2006-03-30 13:29:00

Documents for CFO seminar

*OOPS..this was meant for the MANILA forum..sorry

I've read in some cases they want to see ORIGINAL divorce/Annulment documents at this seminar, does anyone have experiences of this? The divorce documents would be mine, but my Fiance does have a complete certified copy of all the court documents. Would this suffice?
She's taking the Seminar about a month before her actually interview on May 30th.

Thanks for any help!

Edited by wildone_106, 10 April 2006 - 03:02 PM.

wildone_106

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Philippines

2006-04-10 15:01:00

Manila Embassy Interview

Yea its still the same date for ours, May 30th so..it means her interview would be on that date? We're still waiting for Packet 3 tho

[quote name='Danoco' date='Mar 17 2006, 10:33 AM' post='80522']
[quote name='wildone_106' date='Mar 17 2006, 09:21 AM' post='80410']
ahuh, but what does it mean...our case number matches the MAy 30th date, does that mean her interview could take place at that time?

[quote name='Danoco' post='78296' date='Mar 15 2006, 11:00 PM']
congratz

just thought i'ld mention the new appt list came out today lol they may need some practice postin the list 242 pages and its all messed up

http://usembassy.sta...la/wwwfvisa.pdf
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they fixed it last night ,but it was all messed last night
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when they put up the list they had the dates and the appt no#'s on different pages basically 242 pages instead of the 121 it reads now with the dates matched up to the appt no#'s
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wildone_106

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Philippines

2006-03-17 11:02:00

Manila Embassy Interview

ahuh, but what does it mean...our case number matches the MAy 30th date, does that mean her interview could take place at that time?

[quote name='Danoco' post='78296' date='Mar 15 2006, 11:00 PM']
congratz

just thought i'ld mention the new appt list came out today lol they may need some practice postin the list 242 pages and its all messed up

http://usembassy.sta...la/wwwfvisa.pdf
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they fixed it last night ,but it was all messed last night
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wildone_106

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Philippines

2006-03-17 09:21:00

Manila Embassy Interview

Is this list accurate, what does it mean?

I looked up my girls number on it, and it had 30th May listed..is that her actual interview date?

congratz

just thought i'ld mention the new appt list came out today lol they may need some practice postin the list 242 pages and its all messed up

http://usembassy.sta...la/wwwfvisa.pdf

wildone_106

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Philippines

2006-03-16 16:03:00

N-400 APPLICATION / AND TIME OUT OF COUNTRY

QUOTE (Haole @ Jul 15 2009, 10:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Anh map @ Jul 15 2009, 07:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

The guide on the USCIS site How Do I Apply for US Citizenship says that you can apply after being an LPR for 3 years. Nothing there about filing 90 days before the anniversary date (as with removing conditions).

Given the info that you supplied that would be 2/13/2010.

Someone please correct me if I am not reading the guide correctly.

Check out the N-400 instructions. Says you may apply 90 days before meeting the "continuos resident" requirement.
I know MANY who have done so without any problems.

My understanding from 90 days rule is that it is only applicable if you apply on 5 year basis for a 3 year qualification there is no 90 days rule.

I am not an immigration expert this is my observation from different posts and web sites I have been through

Edited by Kashif, 16 July 2009 - 11:47 AM.

Kashif

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Pakistan

2009-07-16 11:46:00

N-400 June 2009

Interview appointment was at 2:40 Reached there 1:40 after going through security ( There are 3 queues Make sure you go to the one marked for Interview as it is a short line)
I was in the waiting room at 1:50 at that time there were around 60 - 70 people in the room by 2:40 there were only around 40 left waiting.

Checked time again it was 3:40 and only 3 people left in the room :confused:

But around 3:45 heard my name and was escorted to the interview room by a nice young immigration officer who was from a Asian decent and very polite first he apologized for the delay than guided me to his office.

Once in the office he asked me to raise had and took the oath to speak truth.

Then he asked for GC & passport then went through my application question by question. Verified my address than asked me to sign the pictures & Application.

Than he said it is time for test.

Reading/Writing:
He gave me a peace of paper which has 3 line written on it as asked me to read line #2 ( What country is north of USA)
Than I was asked to write ( Canada is in the north of USA)

Then he printed a question sheet and asked me questions:
1- Who is the Chief justice of Supreme Court.
2- When do we vote for President
3- name 2 rights every resident has
4- Name one war USA fought in 1900
5-
6-
7-

Forgot the other 3 , after asking the seventh question ( I answered all correct

) he stopped ( there were 3 more on that paper)

Than he congratulated me for passing the test and said he is recomending me for approval.

He also gave me 2 papers
1- approval recommendation letter
2- Oath appointment letter for Sep 29th.

That's it i was out with in 10 min

:D:D:D

Kashif

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Pakistan

2009-09-22 22:09:00

N-400 June 2009

QUOTE (jess1 @ Sep 22 2009, 10:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Thanks wanabe_texan and Kikidoug....Good to see that everyone has progressed well with their applications.

My interview experience was great and I am approved for naturalization.

Congratulation ....

Kashif

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Pakistan

2009-09-22 13:13:00