ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Middle East and North AfricaJust wanted to say Hi and Introduce myself
warm welcome
good luck with ur visa journey
abby n sheryl
AbbynSherylMalePhilippines2009-08-22 21:44:00
Middle East and North AfricaHelPPPPPPPPPPPPP!
i will pray for ur sis hope everything goes well, keep us posted. abby n sheryl
AbbynSherylMalePhilippines2009-08-24 22:48:00
Middle East and North AfricaPrays for Kenza
goodluck tomorrow
god is great
abby n sheryl
AbbynSherylMalePhilippines2009-08-24 22:43:00
Middle East and North AfricaOMG OMG OMMMGGG APPROVAL!
first of all congrats
and wait about two weeks and then call the embassy for the interview.
they will send u all the info in email about the medical n interview.
i did cr1 visa and i can not tell u more about k1 just wait and some smart people in vj will guide u better.
good luck
abby n sheryl
AbbynSherylMalePhilippines2009-09-10 18:57:00
Middle East and North AfricaSecond Interview !!!!!!!!!!!!!
they require the passport to put the stamp for visa and pack ur package for travel to usa, just be confident and truthful in the second interview. and think positive. good luck
abby n sheryl
AbbynSherylMalePhilippines2009-09-17 18:09:00
Middle East and North AfricaHow did we all meet our loved one??
i met my wife sheryl online in filipina heart and since the day we saw each other then the rest is history, abby n sheryl
AbbynSherylMalePhilippines2009-09-07 16:19:00
Middle East and North AfricaLeaving VJ
i am so sorry to hear that but dont let those people bother u, it is free website and u can speak without any problem, go ahead and post what ever question u like and please dont let people comments bother u, abby n sheryl
AbbynSherylMalePhilippines2009-10-14 22:59:00
Middle East and North AfricaWOOHOO NOA2!!!!
congrats
abby n sheryl
AbbynSherylMalePhilippines2009-10-30 13:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Passed!
QUOTE (Aimee and Albert @ May 27 2009, 11:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone. Just want to let you all know that my wife passed her interview yesterday! Yay! kicking.gif
Here is her account: smile.gif
Everything went fine with the consulate officer. Except that it was a long wait period. There were so many people there. I arrived 715am., and I was done with the process at 1215pm. So to all of you having an interview in the Manila US Embassy, allow yourself probably 4-5 hours of total wait and processing times.

There was a pre-screener who was more meticulous than the consul. The pre-screener asked for our evidence (emails, chats, pictures, etc.)The consul pretty much asked me questions from our forms like he was using them as a guide. Pretty much information from our biographic forms.
Oddly enough, the pre-screener didn't ask for our other original documents. But, that's not to say that you should not bring them. It's still a good idea to bring those documents because you might encounter a pre-screener or consul who is different. In other words, just come prepared.
My overall experience was that it was tiring. Just a long process. But it was worth the wait. good.gif

My wife and I would like to thank all those who contributed thoughtfully all their experience to these forums and their support as well. And to all those who personally helped us (you know who you are star_smile.gif ), thank you soo much

For all you newbies and those on your way, just hang in there and never give up your faith and hope...
This website is more than just information. It's about a support group from people all over the world to come together and share their experiences. And through those experiences, wisdom will follow for others to hear. Whatever your journey in the visa process may entail, we hope and pray that you and your loved ones are blessed and protected. Just be patient, for it is in His time.
God Bless you all....


AbbynSherylMalePhilippines2009-05-28 15:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase complete!!!
Congrat, best wishes for the future. abby n sheryl
AbbynSherylMalePhilippines2009-05-28 16:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAttorney Fee ? Need your Opinions.
QUOTE (itzallgood @ May 30 2009, 11:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The money spent on an immigration atty will pay for 3 trips to see your true love and complete the AOS, hehe.

DITCH THE ATTY. LET HIM MAKE HIS BMW PAYMENTZ ON HIS OWN, HEHE.



hey thank u so much for ur opinion yes i will not pay her any money and look what i drive and my cars are better than my attorney's car. lol. thanks again abby n sheryl

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AbbynSherylMalePhilippines2009-05-30 14:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAttorney Fee ? Need your Opinions.
QUOTE (trinket @ May 29 2009, 08:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
She is charging too much for NVC alone. We also had an attorney (kind of hubby's choice plus we had some complications) and he took around $900 for USCIS+NVC+Consulate stage. But I had to do most of the leg work, he worked only as second pair of eyes.

Anyways as others have attested you don't need an attorney, follow through this guide and you should fly through NVC!



Hey thank u so much and yes that guide is very very helpful and i am just going to do everything by that guide. thank u again. abby n sheryl
AbbynSherylMalePhilippines2009-05-29 21:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAttorney Fee ? Need your Opinions.
QUOTE (kerran @ May 29 2009, 07:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (AbbynSheryl @ May 29 2009, 08:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I had an attorney and I paid her $1000.00 to file my I-130. She did a great job and i got my approval in less than 2 months on the may, 12, 2009. I got a congrat letter from her and she said that i am done with your case and now u just fill some forms and then go for interview and thats it. I am still waiting for my package from the immigration, I got an email from my attorney again today and she wants me to hire her again and she wants $1500.00 more to do the rest of the work. I am just asking your opinions that is it worth it for me to pay her $1500.00 or can i do my self the rest of the work. I already done my AFFADEVIT OF SUPPORT FORM READY. Please let me know if i still still need my attorney or not? Thank you for any input. Any reply will be greatly appreciate. abby n sheryl




First attorneys cannot push your case to be processed any sooner than uscis will process it so the two months was uscis' doing not your lawyer's.

Second you need to file the rest of the papers yourself, call NVC at 603-334-0700 and find out the status of your case.

DO NOT USE AN ATTORNEY. IF YOU NEED HELP, WE CAN HELP. I DID IT AND MANY OTHERS HERE SO CAN YOU.






Thank u so much for the reply and yes that is exactly what i was thinking to do. I really appreciate ur opinion. abby n sheryl
AbbynSherylMalePhilippines2009-05-29 20:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAttorney Fee ? Need your Opinions.
I had an attorney and I paid her $1000.00 to file my I-130. She did a great job and i got my approval in less than 2 months on the may, 12, 2009. I got a congrat letter from her and she said that i am done with your case and now u just fill some forms and then go for interview and thats it. I am still waiting for my package from the immigration, I got an email from my attorney again today and she wants me to hire her again and she wants $1500.00 more to do the rest of the work. I am just asking your opinions that is it worth it for me to pay her $1500.00 or can i do my self the rest of the work. I already done my AFFADEVIT OF SUPPORT FORM READY. Please let me know if i still still need my attorney or not? Thank you for any input. Any reply will be greatly appreciate. abby n sheryl
AbbynSherylMalePhilippines2009-05-29 20:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIS IT NORMAL?
I got approval on the may, 12, 2009 and never got my package with forms but i got the bill and they assign me case number and i paid for I-864 and the processing fee both. Do u think it is normal? any input will be appreicated. thank u. abby n sheryl
AbbynSherylMalePhilippines2009-05-30 02:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEmail Address NEEDED to send DS-3032?
QUOTE (Dean Cain @ May 30 2009, 05:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (LOSTGURL--SOPHIA @ May 30 2009, 03:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
For the AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT. Your husband has to file the form I-864. And if your Father is living in the same household he has to file the form I-864A, if he's NOT in the same household he has to file the I-864 also along with all the documents that are needed. Where exactly are you right now with your case?



NOW NOA2..I use to have lawyer before so its just easy to fill out the forms now we are doing individually. my father is in California, my USC father is in Laplace, Louisiana and we lived in Metarie so I believe its I864 for all of us.

I have a couple of questions regarding our case: ( MY USC HUSBAND NO WORK SINCE 2006 SINCE HE IS A MINOR AND UNTIL NOW HE JUST CAME BACK FROM US AFTER THE JURISDICTION OF MY CR1 CASE BEFORE -- HOWEVER WILL BE HAVING 2 COSPONSORS TO HELP US WITH SOPHIAS CASE HERE ARE THE QUESTIONS FOR THE I864 WHICH I REALLY DONT KNOW HOW TO FILL UP AND HOW TO MAKE A LETTER OF EXPLANATION FOR NO INCOME FOR THE PAST 3 YEARS WHICH EVENT OF GETTING SPONSORSHIP )

UNDER PART 3 INFORMATION ON THE IMMIGRANT YOU ARE SPONSORING.

QUESTION NO # 8, 9 AND 10 ( IF THE SCENARIO IS NO INCOME AT ALL BUT YOU ARE THE PETITIONER AND WILL BE HAVING 2 SPONSORS FOR OUR 2 YEAR OLD CHILD CAN SOMEBODY PLEASE HELP US PREPARE..

#8 I AM SPONSORING THE PRINCIPAL IN PART 2 ABOVE
YES __ NO __

#9 I am sponsoring the following family members immigrating at the same time or within six months of the principalimmigrant named in Part 2 above. Do not include any relative listed on a separate visa petition.

#10 Enter the total number of immigrants you are sponsoring on this form from Part 3, Items 8 and 9.

___ AND ____


# 21. Your Household Size - DO NOT COUNT ANYONE TWICE
Part 5. Sponsor's household size.
Persons you are sponsoring in this affidavit:
a. Enter the number you entered on line 10.


THANK YOU VERY MUCH AGAIN

______
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CHECK YOUR INBOX



thank u so much but u know my case is so simple bcz i pay tax on 6 figure income every year and i am single no dependants and own a big house on the lake more than half a million plus i own the corporation. i am doing the I864EZ bcz it is so easy and i have nothing to worry about anything. thank u again all ur help. abby n sheryl
AbbynSherylMalePhilippines2009-05-30 18:25:00
PhilippinesHow long will it take to get SSN and card?
hey i got our welcome letter this week from immigration and hoping soon i will get the ssn and gc, abby n sheryl
AbbynSherylMalePhilippines2009-09-14 13:01:00
PhilippinesHow long will it take to get SSN and card?
QUOTE (PinayAmerican @ Sep 11 2009, 11:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
thanks...we will do that... :-)

hey pinayamerican
i am waiting too here for both ssn and gc
douglas wife got her in 11 days.
good luck
abby n sheryl
AbbynSherylMalePhilippines2009-09-11 14:11:00
PhilippinesXOOM coupon code for the month of September..., PLS SHARE...
i know one which was working on the august 25th, u can try it and it may still be valid.
MOREXOOM
goodluck
abby n sheryl
AbbynSherylMalePhilippines2009-09-14 22:12:00
PhilippinesQuestion about POE and claiming baggage...
hey rockhouse she is not going to LAX first as u said before?
abby n sheryl
AbbynSherylMalePhilippines2009-09-14 22:37:00
PhilippinesVisiting Canada
i dont think u need the visa for canada if u have a green card, u just need to show the state id and green card and maybe a passport, this is my opinion but more people will suggest u better, good luck, abby n sheryl
AbbynSherylMalePhilippines2009-09-14 22:32:00
PhilippinesPhysical Blessings
congrats and one more step left for u, good luck
abby n sheryl
AbbynSherylMalePhilippines2009-09-15 01:44:00
PhilippinesWestern Union Receipt?
very good idea
i agree with u
keep them in folder and unless CO ask u for it
then show them without any hesitation
good luck
abby n sheryl
AbbynSherylMalePhilippines2009-08-02 14:38:00
PhilippinesWestern Union Receipt?
QUOTE (sjr09 @ Aug 1 2009, 06:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (AbbynSheryl @ Aug 1 2009, 02:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey in CR1 case to show is ok bcz it is wife u send money and that is acceptable
in the K-1 case u can bring with u but dont show him unless they ask u for it, bcz CO might think u r getting the money from ur fiancee every week or every two week or something like that, K-1 to need to love relation not the fianance relation in between you n fiancee. just be careful what to include and what u show to CO in the interview, you dont want to raise a red flag. good luck. abby n sheryl


True! They can look at it as buying love, I'd hold off keep it in your back pocket!

hey sjr i agree with u
dont show unless they ask u for it. just keep those receipt with u.
CO might think the way after seeing the receipts.
anyway good luck that is just my suggestion. good luck to u
abby n sheryl
AbbynSherylMalePhilippines2009-08-01 20:03:00
PhilippinesWestern Union Receipt?
hey in CR1 case to show is ok bcz it is wife u send money and that is acceptable
in the K-1 case u can bring with u but dont show him unless they ask u for it, bcz CO might think u r getting the money from ur fiancee every week or every two week or something like that, K-1 to need to love relation not the fianance relation in between you n fiancee. just be careful what to include and what u show to CO in the interview, you dont want to raise a red flag. good luck. abby n sheryl
AbbynSherylMalePhilippines2009-08-01 13:17:00
Philippines1st time na buntis..
congrats
abby n sheryl
AbbynSherylMalePhilippines2009-09-14 20:16:00
PhilippinesGoing to St Lukes early???
word of advice that copy ur passport before u give to st luke, bcz u need to put the passport number and expiration date on the form 156. bcz i saw the post last week and she was so worried that she gave the passport to st luke without making a photo copy of the passport, good luck in medical. abby n sheryl
AbbynSherylMalePhilippines2009-09-15 15:17:00
PhilippinesWe Passed the medical !!!
congrats
abby n sheryl
AbbynSherylMalePhilippines2009-09-14 22:10:00
PhilippinesRescheduling an Inteview schedule
QUOTE (LÜvtechwifey @ Sep 15 2009, 10:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok.. Thanks A&S for the replies. I hope you and Sheryl are having really great time now that you are together. smile.gif


ohlala yes we are making babies what else is there to do in a big house. i have not seen her for 4 months, lol, abby n sheryl
AbbynSherylMalePhilippines2009-09-16 02:31:00
PhilippinesRescheduling an Inteview schedule
QUOTE (LÜvtechwifey @ Sep 15 2009, 10:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ow, thank you guys. smile.gif
This make sense.. Is St. Lukes open Mon-Sat?
I was thinking if I'll have my medical Fri and Sat. (Oct 2-3) or its quite tight to give St Lukes time to forward my medical results to the USEM until my interview on (Tuesday) Oct 6?


I think ur schedule is tight but u can do it. i see no problem. i dont know about the time for open st luke, some one will tell u better. good luck. abby n sheryl
AbbynSherylMalePhilippines2009-09-15 22:23:00
PhilippinesIs DS-230 needed for K1 applicant?
no
abby n sheryl
AbbynSherylMalePhilippines2009-09-15 18:40:00
PhilippinesMachine Readable Passport
i am happy for u. congrats
abby n sheryl
AbbynSherylMalePhilippines2009-09-16 14:32:00
PhilippinesIntroducing my wife!
QUOTE (abbielovesjeremy @ Sep 9 2009, 05:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
isn't there a 10 day posting period before you get your marriage license? blink.gif

my hubby and i had the ceremony within the 10 day period but on paper (our marriage certificate) it's dated after the 10 day period smile.gif



we waited 10 days to get married, abby n sheryl
AbbynSherylMalePhilippines2009-09-09 14:52:00
PhilippinesFilipina in Austin TX (My wife is looking for friends)
you can check www.friendster.com or www.myspace.com to find people from philippines living in ur area and start from there, good luck. abby
AbbynSherylMalePhilippines2009-09-17 22:10:00
PhilippinesST Luke medical to Manila Embassy Interview
that is enough time dont worry and good luck in medical and interview
abby n sheryl
AbbynSherylMalePhilippines2009-09-17 18:17:00
PhilippinesLooking for a friend
hey open the account on my space and u will make lots of friend in ur area, goodluck. abby n sheryl
AbbynSherylMalePhilippines2009-09-16 21:47:00
PhilippinesFlight!
congrats
have a wonderful life together
abby n sheryl
AbbynSherylMalePhilippines2009-09-18 14:04:00
PhilippinesI got pink slip today..yehey..Thank you Lord
QUOTE (Lyn and Jeff @ Sep 17 2009, 11:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey guys,

I just want to share the happiness that i got today..I passed for my interview this morning. I was really feel nervous but once you are inside the Embassy parang nawawala na yung kaba. The consul was very nice to me, She was just asked me the following:

1. What is your name?
2. Where and how did we meet?
3. How many times did my fiance visited me.
4. When was the first time we saw each other.
5. When was our engagement day? This was the question that we laugh together becoz i told her how my fiance proposed to me and she told me..Wow..so sweeettttt..hehehhee
6. She asked me if i talked to my fiance's family.
7. She asked also if we will have a civil wedding or church wedding...

Then she told me your visa is approved , Welcome to the USA. Yeheeyyy..To those who have incoming interview, pls do not worry too much as long as your affidavit of support is ok then you will be fine..Yung mga evidences ibabalik lang sayo yan..ang kinuha lang talaga sa akin ay yung 1134, W2 tsaka ITR.

Thanks a lot vj members who helped some ideas on how to make all my papers done.

lyn

congrats
abby n sheryl
AbbynSherylMalePhilippines2009-09-18 14:03:00
PhilippinesYEEHA!!
congrats
abby n sheryl
AbbynSherylMalePhilippines2009-09-16 16:42:00
Philippines2-day medical exam? why?
the first day they do the medical and second day they do the vaccines and the result of ur medical exam, there is list of the test on the manila website, good luck, abby n sheryl

Edited by AbbynSheryl, 18 September 2009 - 09:37 PM.

AbbynSherylMalePhilippines2009-09-18 21:36:00