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My Interview today was ok. They asked about my fiances name, age and other details. Where he is working and the ultimate qustion was "What is his best attributes?". The consul was smiling after i answered then i went to window 35. I got the PINK slip only. And stupid of me i didnt ask what it meant. I paid the delbros fee.

That's a good thing by the way. That is what we received as well. Congrats.

Malambing is approved!!! As I have read here or on asawa.org it appears the interview was more of a formality. My fiancee saw a large approved stamp on her file as soon as the officer opened her file to begin the interview. The questions asked were very simple and matter of fact. She was very prepared for all type questions regarding our relationship, but it was not needed. Although her complete preparation gave her confidence with the officer. Now hoping for a quick visa delivery and an immediate ticket to Long Beach, CA. Steve

Congratulations to Malambing as well.

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2006-04-05 23:01:00

Thanks all.

Jose, yeah, it was the uncertainty. There is a post around here of a couple who didn't hear anything from the USE for like a month. They weren't on AR, but they didn't have their visa either. That's the part that sux.

Edited by Bobsled, 05 April 2006 - 07:47 PM.

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2006-04-05 19:47:00

Hi all,

We are very happy to share with u all that our petition is at manila embassy now. They got it last March 29, 2006..... how long wud it take until interview?

5 to 6 months is the norm.

PW,

Can you please update our info to Approved!! She got the text from Delbros yesterday evening (RP time).

Rob

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2006-04-05 09:46:00

ryecatcher,

Ok pissed off might be too stronge a term. Maybe more like bothered. I don't want to argue with you, but you have to remember that we're dealing with people that get visibly upset if they think a girl is taking too long getting her docs out of their folder. I mean, come on. Life is too short for that. So, just do what you have to and hope all goes well.

Hi all!

Just wanted to let you know i got the visa yesterday

Goodluck to everyone!!!

Well let me be the first to say Congratulations!!!!!

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2006-04-04 17:23:00

Ryecatcher,

I'm not sure that the consul has any obligation to tell the girls, it may just piss him off. I would reccomend she look as best she can to see it there is the green/white stripe sticker on her folder.

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2006-04-03 23:16:00

PW,

Hope your case get resolved soon. I've only been waiting 3 days and it's driveing me crazy. I can't imagine waiting weeks and weeks.

Good luck.

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2006-04-03 21:38:00

PW,

Thank you for the correction.

Any progress on your AR by the way?

Rob

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2006-04-03 19:35:00

Danoco,

This is how I understand it to work (anybody, feel free to correct me), in most cases, they make you pay delbros and keep your passport. That alone is no guarantee that you have been approved. Some times it can be delayed while they receive the CENOMAR (upto several weeks) or it could be something else (you just don't know). If you are missing docs then they will give you a white slip of paper (A6 sized) with an itemizied list of docs you need to provide and/or the generic "Wait until you hear from us". If you get that, you know you are on AR. Still, they keep your passport and have you pay delbros.

I have seen a post here (I wish I could find the link) where she paid and gave the PP and several months later still no visa (only the run around - I do think this is a rare case tho).

If you are lucky enough to have a kind Consul who let's you know you're approved or if you can peek to see if he/she grabs the white/green striped sticker or they tell you once you pay delbros then that is even better.

I realize it's only been 3 days since the interview, but everytime we text delbros it's "Still not released" while another girl who had her interview at the same time already got a text from delbros.

For the record, my fiancee was given 1) a pinkslip, 2) Delbros receipt and 3) Delbros customer service questionier.

Rob

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2006-04-03 19:26:00

Updated to add packet receipt date of Tom&Jackie and spunky66. Also to add interview result of Bobsled.

Good luck to Malambing (April 6) and Nakashima (April 7).

Legend:
OK - Visa approved
AR - Admin Review/Add'l Docs Required
PS - Postponed

Name-------------NOA2-----MNL REC’D--PACKET--INTERVIEW--MNL CASE#--STATUS

K1 LIST
Bobsled---------10-21-05--11-19-05--02-21-06--03-30-06--2005-807xxx--AR?

Heyyyyyy, that's a bad omen. We still have not heard from the U.S.E. one way or the other. We hope to receive a text from Delbros today or tomorrow. I will update you once I know.

Thanks,

Rob

Edited by Bobsled, 03 April 2006 - 05:02 PM.

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2006-04-03 16:58:00

Congrats Feelinblue.

Still unclear what is happening on our end. I will call the State Dept. on Friday for status.

Rob

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2006-03-30 01:47:00

Good luck , Bobsled! Give us an approval!

Thanks PatientlyWaiting. Believe me, we will try. I'll post here once I konw something.

Rob

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2006-03-28 10:05:00

Only a couple more days and then nervious time!!

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2006-03-28 00:59:00

PW,

done! here's the link to the thread. I dont have a copy of my appointment letter though. They took it on the day of my interview. and silly me, i didnt make an extra copy

Wow, big kudos to you. That couldn't come at a better time. We're scheduled for a March 30th interview and still waiting for the packet to arrive.

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2006-02-09 01:55:00

PW,

Thank you and good luck on your upcomming interview.

Rob

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2006-02-03 11:06:00

Here are tips for the medical. List down the following info on a piece of paper. You will be asked to fill out forms and these info are always asked: your passport number, your child's passport number (if you have one) manila case number, your fiance's US address, fiance's US number.

Bring the following:
1) Your passport plus photocopy of appointment letter (one for yourself, one for child, if any)
2) 5,035 per person in Philippine pesos for medical fee, they don't accept dollars.
3) 3 pieces 2 x 2 photos (1 for medical day, and the other 2 for US embassy which you will submit to St. Lukes on the 2nd day of your medical)
4) old x-rays (for yourself and your child)
5) your baby book (vaccination record) if still available and that of your child
6) Wet wipes (there's no "tabo" in the toilets, remember you have to undergo a physical exam and you want to be clean)
7) Eyeglasses, if you wear one (needed for eye exam)
8) Don't wear rubber shoes and socks, they're very inconvenient when taking measurements. Wear step-ins.
9) Wear clothes that you can easily take off (for x-ray and physical exam)
10) Eat heavy breakfast. St. Lukes do not allow food inside. No need to fast before the medical.
11) Bring ballpen.

"Fiance's US number" Is that phone number?

Also, what if she doesn't have x-rays to take with her (#4)? Will they some and charge her for it? And how much?

Thanks,

Robert

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2006-02-03 01:05:00

Hey guys, I have a question for those peope who called the DOS, how much longer did you have to wait for your finacee or wife to recieve the packet with the medical date and interview date and the correct documents that need to be filled out.

My wife called yesterday and they said they have no inteview date for her, and when i called the DOS they told me my wife's interview is March 16 @ 700 a.m. I'm going to call MNL Embassy today to see what's going on. Please feel free to give me your feedback and thanks for all your help on this one.

I've read about 4 weeks since they get sent out via regular mail. We have a March 30th Interview.

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2006-02-02 20:49:00

Interview Questions from the Philippine Embacy

The other folks have it pretty well covered, but, most if not all questions will come from the information that you provide to the USCIS. What I mean by that is, they want to know how well your fiancee knows you.

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2006-04-18 21:51:00

notarized affidavid of support?

Yes, get a couple notarized I-134s. The letter of intent does not need to be. Good luck.

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2006-01-31 20:58:00

US citizenship questions

QUOTE (Kathryn41 @ Sep 30 2009, 09:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hi Rob,

The important issue is when did she receive her 2 year green card, not her 10 year green card or her K-1 entry stamp. The three years of residency are counted from the date the first green card she received is issued. She is eligible to apply for citizenship 90 days before the 3rd anniversary of her 2 year greencard date, as long as you have also been married 3 years at the time you apply.

Depending on the timing of her green card and when you wish to submit her citizenship application, you should try to plan that she isn't out of the country when they are likelly to issue her her biometrics appointment - it generally comes between 1 to 2 months after the application is submitted.

I hope this information helps.

Thanks Kathryn,

That was very helpful. 90 days before 3rd anniversary of 2yr GC would be now. I think we will wait until we return to avoid missing apppointments.

Rob

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2009-09-30 11:49:00

US citizenship questions

I have some questions about my wife’s Philippine passport that will expire in May 2010 and applying for US citizenship.

A little background first; she arrived in the US on a K1 visa in May 25, 2006, we married in Aug. 20, 2006. She received her 10 year GC in Dec. 2008.

We are thinking of visiting the PIs (2nd time) in March or April of 2010. Will it be a problem if she travels on a nearly expired passport? I’m really trying to avoid paying the 100-150 dollars to renew her passport which will become useless if/when she applies for US citizenship. I’d rather apply the $$$ to the citizenship fee.

I believe she is eligible to apply for US citizenship now based on the following:

2. A lawful PR for at least 3 years and at least 18 yrs old; and been married to and living with the same USC for the last 3 yrs; and I have been a USC all my life.

The question I have is based on the above, she IS eligible to apply for her USC? Also, when does the clock start ticking on the 3 years of permanent residency? Is that as soon as she had her K1 stamped at the POE or the date she was first issued her 2yr GC?

Thanks,

Rob

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2009-09-30 11:20:00

n400 documentation and details

I just submitted 3 yrs worth of transcripts. They arrived in less than a week after ordering.

n-400 is $680 http://www.uscis.gov...0045f3d6a1RCRD.

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2011-03-17 12:19:00

"On 2/21/11 she had her biometrics and the interview 3/21/11."

Sorry, that was On 1/14/11 she had her biometrics. Received the interview letter 2/10/11 and the interview 3/21/11.

So yeah, it took about 3 months.

Edited by Bobsled, 22 March 2011 - 11:28 AM.

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2011-03-22 11:24:00

congradulations,is it really losangeles,because myself and sombody else from this forum seems to be waiting long when comparing to your timeline,just want to make sure

Yes, it was Los Angeles. If I remember my dates, we filed the n400 late Nov. 2010. It was returned to us for incorrect funds (we send $675 vs. $680). We resubmmited about 12/13/10. We were never asked for anything after that. On 2/21/11 she had her biometrics and the interview 3/21/11.

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2011-03-22 11:16:00

Thanks folks. She PASSED. I went with her but waited out in the lobby. She missed one out of ten questions. Just waiting for the oath ceremony letter which she was told could be 2 months.

Wife said IO did not ask for orginals she already had copies of (but still best to be prepared),

Edited by Bobsled, 22 March 2011 - 10:22 AM.

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2011-03-22 10:20:00

Less than 24 hrs.

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2011-03-20 19:16:00

Thanks.

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2011-03-18 12:13:00

None of this is needed.

If you go with your wife to the appointment, it's the best proof there is that you and your wife are still together. Keep in mind that she also has to swear with her raised hand that everything she wrote and states is true, so God help her.

The naturalization process is totally different from anything that came before, unless the applicant has excessive absences from the US, a criminal history, or other adverse factors hat would warrant some kind if investigation. If your wife has no dead bodies in the trunk, you will need no support documentation showing that you still live together.

Well, the interview is Monday just a few days away. Yes, I still plan to accompany her to the interview. She has not been out of the country but a few weeks within the last several years (we visit the in-laws a couple weeks every two years) and has not been in trouble with the law. Still paln to take a few support papers (everything requested on the interview notice plus a couple other stuff mentioned here).

Wish us luck. I'll be sure to report back.

Thanks!

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2011-03-17 12:30:00

Thanks for the reply Sand.

I read the letter once I got home yesterday, and I think it answered a lot of my questions. In addition to the items they request on the letter I will include the items you mention that have both our names.

But I still want to know if I should accompany her to the interview? Will I be allowed in or just wait in the lobby?

Thanks again.

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2011-02-11 12:15:00