ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesMarch 11 interview
Congrats,
lovda_piMalePhilippines2008-03-12 11:02:00
PhilippinesScheduling Interview
QUOTE (joyce_peter @ Mar 13 2008, 08:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lovda_pi @ Mar 13 2008, 08:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I forgot she also said the website was suppose to be update changing the date from 14 March..To the new one once the figure it out.


hello,
how about when u cant call...can u check ur interview date in the IV appointment?


I ask her if the site was still valid for checking interview dates she was not sure on that, so i can't really answer that. Sorry
lovda_piMalePhilippines2008-03-13 20:24:00
PhilippinesScheduling Interview
I forgot she also said the website was suppose to be update changing the date from 14 March..To the new one once the figure it out.
lovda_piMalePhilippines2008-03-13 20:14:00
PhilippinesScheduling Interview
Just got off the phone with Grace, she informed me that the interview scheduling process has not been finalized. She told me to call back on the 18th or 19th to see what the status is. She also stated since the process has not been completed when i call back we may already have our interview date set, They schedule once a month so all that are waiting will be in May now. Just thought I would share.
lovda_piMalePhilippines2008-03-13 18:55:00
Philippinesi am approved
Congrats good.gif
lovda_piMalePhilippines2008-03-13 19:21:00
PhilippinesTax Question.
Thanks for the reply, I have everything else completed was putting it together then froze like a deer in the headlights with the state tax issue LOL, thanks again for your reply.
lovda_piMalePhilippines2008-03-14 16:59:00
PhilippinesTax Question.
QUOTE (jom @ Mar 14 2008, 04:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I brought to the interview my husband's 1040 and W2 as required in the Packet 4. In addition, I had also with me his Ceriticate of Employment.

Hope this helps.

Goodluck!


Thank you for your reply, I know she needs the Federal 1040 but are the state 1040's required also?
lovda_piMalePhilippines2008-03-14 16:46:00
PhilippinesTax Question.
When we send a copy of our taxes do we need to include State also or just send the Federal tax 1040 with our W-2? Thanks
lovda_piMalePhilippines2008-03-14 16:35:00
PhilippinesQuestion Please Help.....
Thanks for your reply, I already was aware of this thats why the confusion, even with I told the person on the phone they no longer use packet 3, she said that is what their system is showing.
lovda_piMalePhilippines2008-03-13 20:21:00
PhilippinesQuestion Please Help.....
Hello just got off the phone with DOS asking about the appointment issue (they have no clue) had to inform her and she went to the USEM website to read it. But as we talked she said the Packet 3 was sent out yesterday to my fiancée, I thought they only send out packet 4 in the Philippines. I'm I wrong do they send out packet 3? And yes I have read the Manila Embassy K-1 visa guide. Thanks in advance for reply.
lovda_piMalePhilippines2008-03-13 16:22:00
Philippines2 months medical before interview (need answer pls)
QUOTE (wacky @ Mar 13 2008, 10:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello!!!new question again....Im planning to have early medical but still wondering if 2 months advance medical is still valid if my interview date is on May 20? please I really need your ideas here.

thanks!!!


How did you find out your interview date? From what I have read one month is usually the earliest they suggest..
lovda_piMalePhilippines2008-03-13 23:40:00
PhilippinesHow to schedule your visa appointment?
Is this only at the Philippine Embassy or all Embassies doing schedules this way????
lovda_piMalePhilippines2008-03-12 16:20:00
PhilippinesHow are the Medical appointments made?
QUOTE (banananut @ Mar 19 2008, 10:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I called USEM today and made an appoinment for interview. The employee suggested to have the medical check-up a week prior to the interview date, they will inform you that.


When is your interview shceduled? What if you want to do early medical incase you know your going to be doing a sputem tests? Thanks for the info
lovda_piMalePhilippines2008-03-19 13:47:00
Philippinesmy interview experience at the Manila Embassy
Wow great report of you interview, I sent a email to my fiancée so she can read it. Thanks and congrats on your approval.
lovda_piMalePhilippines2008-03-14 11:02:00
PhilippinesGot an interview date... CALL USEM Today March 19th
QUOTE (EricC @ Mar 19 2008, 03:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My Fiance never received anything in the mail. But keep in mind we were the first ones to go through this so they probably haven't sent out any letters yet. I would call the call center first thing Monday Morning (Philippine time).



Thanks will call first thing....
lovda_piMalePhilippines2008-03-19 15:51:00
PhilippinesGot an interview date... CALL USEM Today March 19th
QUOTE (Dr Mirage @ Mar 18 2008, 07:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
For those who are waiting for an interview date at USEM.

I just got off the phone with USEM.

They gave me an interview date on April 22nd @ 7:30 am


For those of you who scheduled your interview, were you notified by the embassy that you are ready to set your interview day, per the USEM website it states
"The applicant should have received a letter from the U.S. Embassy in Manila informing him/her that the case is ready to be scheduled. The letter will include a case number (usually beginning with the letters MNL). The applicant and petitioner can use this service so long as they have the complete name and address of the applicant and the case number begins with MNL. It is best to have the principal applicant’s passport number available as well."

I have close the same NOA2 approval as most of you but we have not rcvd anything from USEM, should i go ahead and call, and if so when will they open (I know close cause of holly week) will they be open Monday 24 Mar. Thanks for any help....
lovda_piMalePhilippines2008-03-19 14:39:00
PhilippinesQuestion about "lifetime" of a k1 visa
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QUOTE (lovda_pi @ Mar 25 2008, 09:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was also in the military when i met my first wife who was a foreign national from the Philippines. I was stationed on subs as a Radioman with a TS SSBI clearance, and had no problems marrying her, what are the new requirements, cuz I would say don't worry about the military saying no, i have only heard of one case and that was because she belong to some group deemed terrorist by our government. Good luck..



im a CTI2, mine is TS/SCI (i think thats what you meant since SSBI means single scope background investigation...i had that too)...its a bit more stringent these days. its not a problem to marry her, its a matter of getting the paper work in and cleared before i CAN marry her. someone in SSO dropped the ball and told me my next step was getting married and informing chief...not true, i informed them of it, which is on record, but i needed to file these forms....which are a bit late now since i wasnt aware i needed them. so its not that i CANT marry her, i just need the permission, so to speak. so its just getting the paperwork through, and then waiting for approval...and i dont want to bring her here and burn up the three months waiting for approval, you know?


Had the TS/SCI also I just routed a chit and then had to listen to everyone tell me were to young, don't know each other that long (dated 2 months LOL and are marriage lasted 15 years) If you let them know about the time requirements they may push it through for u. Just a thought.
lovda_piMalePhilippines2008-03-25 23:27:00
PhilippinesQuestion about "lifetime" of a k1 visa
I was also in the military when i met my first wife who was a foreign national from the Philippines. I was stationed on subs as a Radioman with a TS SSBI clearance, and had no problems marrying her, what are the new requirements, cuz I would say don't worry about the military saying no, i have only heard of one case and that was because she belong to some group deemed terrorist by our government. Good luck..
lovda_piMalePhilippines2008-03-25 21:53:00
PhilippinesI'm confused! Where do we get our appointment letter?
When I called the USEM I rcvd a conformation email with the appoitment date and time they said show it at gate 2, I had them send it to my email then forwarded to my fiancee so I have copy incase she needs again. It was sent like 5 mins after i got off the phone with them, just letting you know.
lovda_piMalePhilippines2008-03-28 11:20:00
PhilippinesHelp with NBI clearence and Police certificate ?
Do you have to get a local police certificate from the barangay, I thought that is what the NBI clearance was for in the Philippines? I they do need to get them do you need one from every place my fiancée has lived since 16 yr old? Thanks looking forward to you answers?
lovda_piMalePhilippines2008-03-20 14:32:00
PhilippinesPhilippine Passport
My fiancee has gone to try and get her passport for the last 2 days. She has NBI, BC on security paper, SSS, postal, student license the school form they ask for on the application, but they told her today she needed old ID's, she doesn't have any she tried to tell them that but they said thats what she needs. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to do next, I told her when she gets home to call DFA and ask for a supervisor to speak to them and see if she can get a name of someone who can help. Anyone have this problem? Appreciate any replies.
lovda_piMalePhilippines2008-03-25 23:34:00
PhilippinesTrying to send a wedding ring
QUOTE (simpson121919 @ Apr 15 2008, 03:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am trying to send a wedding ring to my fiance in the Philippines and I am worried about theft and whatnot. The major companies, fed ex, UPS, will only insure 500 dollars. DHL wont do it all. Is there another alternitive? If I was to hide it in a teddy bear or something, what are the chances of it being found by customs? Any help or past experinces will be greatly appriecated, thank you



I sent my fiancée a new ring last month, because when I was there in Oct 07 one of the cleaning ppl stole it right out of our room. So when I was sending paperwork to her I used DHL they have their own customs agents, and she rcved it in about 4 days no problems but I also knew it could not make it, but felt safer using a know carrier and tracked it all the way to her LOL. SO can it be done yes are you just willing to life with the choice if it does not make it. Hope it all works out the way you need it to, Take care
lovda_piMalePhilippines2008-04-17 17:16:00
PhilippinesAnybody have MAY medical & interview schedule?
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QUOTE (lovda_pi @ Mar 28 2008, 11:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello we have 14 May 08 0730, for our interview date kicking.gif . You may be surprised I was offered 22 Apr for an interview date when i called 4 days ago, but we are working on CRBA also so needed time to get everything done, wish you luck on getting the dates you want.



hi friend,
can i ask you a question? what is CRBA ?


jjsincere23@yahoo.com


CRBA= Consular Report of Birth Abroad, for our son so he can get his US passport..
lovda_piMalePhilippines2008-04-17 16:59:00
PhilippinesAnybody have MAY medical & interview schedule?
Hello we have 14 May 08 0730, for our interview date kicking.gif . You may be surprised I was offered 22 Apr for an interview date when i called 4 days ago, but we are working on CRBA also so needed time to get everything done, wish you luck on getting the dates you want.
lovda_piMalePhilippines2008-03-28 11:05:00
PhilippinesCRBA after k1 visa approval
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QUOTE (jego ryu @ May 15 2008, 01:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Francis Rohan @ May 15 2008, 01:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jego ryu @ May 15 2008, 11:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
if ever you have interview na with consul for CRBA,,,jus tell them your running out of time,,,,before when i had interview they ask me kung my visa na ako......you bring proof.....para di na magrequest DNA TEST yun consul.....para di na madelay process.....about sa BC ng baby pd mo makuha ng 15days yun basta ifollow up mo lagi.....goodluck


hmn..thanks jego, that's my biggest concern..just got my visa today and it's only until oct 23.
When u had ur interview, what are the proofs that they require you? kc most probably the father won't be here at the time of the interview, it will just be me and baby..i've also read that if the us citizen father is not there they will require DNA..
just wondering why you got DNA Test? what are the grounds for it?
sorry ha dami ko questions..

thanks in advance..
gooodluck to u also

rhoge & frank


kc i dont have more proof na magkasama kami ng fiance before conception of baby...and di pa kmi kasal....all they want is more proof of relationship. ...and the proof that your fiance is really USC. and sometimes mgask cla more proof pa like school record of USC...wala rin yun fiance ko ng interview namin pero lahat ng proof sent nya sa akin even his original old and new passport,BC AND HE NOTARIZED ALL THE PAPERS THAT HE SENT. to me...take a look at my sig...jan timeline CBRA son ko.....


thank you again!!
at least meron na me ideas kung ano ung kakailanganin ko when the time comes..para rin palang k1 visa eto..hahaha..
thanks and goodluck!



Hello, I don't understand the Tagalog you wrote, but if you have been approved for your visa try to fly before your baby is born then you will never have any problems, if not it is not as easy as they say, we have been trying to get my sons BC from NSO since Feb. You will have to send the BC to your fiancée he has to sign the back but you need him to go to the Philippine Embassy or Consul here in the states. They did not tell my fiancée that the we have spent so much extra money sending back and forth with DHL... I sent her the notarized copies last April 14 and she went to NSO Monday they still to not have his BC, has to go back to Quezon City Hall and ask what happened to it, we changed her interview date to June so hopefully both can be completed around the same time, I wish you luck, if you or he has questions about what he is going to need to do let me know. you will also have to call the FedEx number to get the package for the CRBA that your fiancée needs to fill out and have notarized... hope this helps take care


Chad
lovda_piMalePhilippines2008-05-15 12:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember filers CSC California waiting for NOA2 , still no approvals?
QUOTE (OggyFX51 @ Feb 9 2008, 11:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Any november filers approved from CSC?



I filed in Aug, rcvd 22Aug07, NOA1 has 3 Oct Notice Date, NOA2 Notice date 06 Feb 08, and we did not have any RFE's, I was trying to figure out why it has been so slow for us. Was it because of the backlog??? Hope you get yours soon..
lovda_piMalePhilippines2008-02-20 13:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 APPROVED YEY!!!!
:) congrats. All the best from here.
TheZFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-05-15 21:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFINALLY!!!

Hi Vjers!!! Finally after ten long months of waiting we got our NOA2...with two (2) RFE's and the pain and loneliness we finally have the most awaited. Thank you so much for all! Now is my turn to do US Embassy. THank you LORD for this blessing and hope to do good with my USEmbassy interview. THANK YOU SO MUCH VISA JOURNEY!


Congratulations Posted Image I'm sure you'll do fine.Posted Image
TheZFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-05-16 09:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFinally married <3 Thank you all!!!

Hi all vjrsss!!! This post is very special to us cause we want to thanks not only this website for helping us with my k1 visa process but to all the amazing people who helped us when we need it. Today we got married and we are extremely happy. We just wanted to share our happiness with you!!! Thank you all :blush:

Blessings

Andrea & Henry Abdelnour (L)




Congratulations to you both. Posted Image
TheZFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-05-18 10:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 impatient and courious

Hi! Since you're a newbie, definitely check out this thread in the UK forum: http://www.visajourn...terview-thread/

It tells you absolutely everything you need to know about what happens from now (NOA2) to your interview.

The NOA2 that you will receive will not tell you anything new. It's basically just the same as the email/status you received. In fact, your NOA2 hard copy will incorrectly tell you it's been forwarded to the consulate, when it actually goes to the NVC.

Here's a very brief overview of what you can expect. Read the thread in the UK forum for more info or ask questions there:

1. USCIS will forward your approved petition to the NVC. NVC will forward your case to the embassy. This can take about a month so basically, you wait 5ish months for the NOA2 and get all excited to wait another month LOL. But, you can save time in preparing for these next steps.
2. Call NVC in 15 business days to get your case number. You don't have to do this but people like to, to make sure everything was received on time and there's no other delays. There can be some hold ups at NVC, but it's not common.
3. After the NVC stage, the London embassy will physically mail a piece of paper to the beneficiary that says "Fill out these forms and send them back to us." They won't even mail you the actual forms, you have to go online and get them yourself. The only useful thing about this letter is that it has your case number and it means you can start moving forward. Also to save time, here is the website link that the letter will direct you to: http://london.usembassy.gov/iv_15.html Read through the process and you can even start filling out the forms already since they need your employment/school history, etc.
4. Once you have the "packet 3 letter" you can schedule your medical exam with Knightsbridge Doctors. You need the case number on the letter.
5. Mail back all the forms to the London embassy (you don't need all the supplemental stuff on the DS-156K or the photo, just mail back the forms).
6. If you haven't already done so, have the beneficiary get the "long form" of his/her birth certificate, police certificate, etc., all the supplemental things noted on the DS-156K.
7. Once all that's compiled and you have your medical exam date, send the DS-2001 with a cover letter to the London embassy.
8. The embassy will mail you back a letter with your interview date.


Really helpful information. Thank You Posted Image



TheZFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-05-18 13:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 impatient and courious
Hello to all, Newbie here Posted Image

I just received a status updated for my I-129F petition being approved Posted Image and the usual they send the notice with further instructions by mail. As I am really eager to know what, why, when, where.....I was wondering if anybody can tell me what are the usual instructions on the NOA2, or what is the exact process that follows.

Thank You and good luck to all.
TheZFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-05-18 11:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED !!!:)))

On May 18, 2012, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E).Yayyyyyyyy just like visa journey predicted haha. We are sooooooo excited and hope the rest of you get your NOA2 soon! If anybody has any good information about London embassy or what to do after NOA2 we would really appreciate a link of it :).



Here's the link London 2012- K1s from NOA2 to interview thread Let's organize the info/questions into one place

The police certificate link in post 1 has changed but is corrected a few posts down. Read the whole thing because there are lots of tips and links provided. If you get stuck after studying the process, ask your question in that thread rather than the K1 forum if you want a London specific answer.


Congratulations. Posted Image Definitively follow the link from Nich-Nick. I just got the approval two days before you and this link was a hurricane of info. I love it.



TheZFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-05-20 16:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 Approved
YAY Posted Image Congratulations Posted Image
TheZFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-05-23 10:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2! (On a SUNDAY?!?!)
Congratulations Posted Image I remember the feeling of getting that e-mail, nothing tops it (but the date of the interview). It will just get better from here on.
TheZFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-08-20 17:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAproveddddd!!!!! Vermont less than 4 months.
Congratulations Posted Image
TheZFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-08-31 17:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWe broke up.

We had a tough road so far.
After more than a year, distance tires you so much. Every little thing can turn up to be a huge thing.
I am stressful too and took off my stress on him sometimes. That exhausted him and the distance didn't help at all.
I'm trying to make him understand that when we finally be together, everything will be better. But he is sure, it won't. I can't do much to convince him.
Being appart, isn't really the true us. We're just two people from each side of the world, using technology to be together.


It's definitively tough and ups and downs are worst then a no distance relationship. But just sit tight and breathe deep because everything will fall into the right place. I went through nine months of technology good and bad times but we made it. I agree with things being much better once you are together. I'm traveling to my fiance next week and couldn't be happier. Good luck and stay strong.
TheZFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-09-06 14:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGetting married on B-2 while waiting for K-1
If you file for a fiancee visa, and get married while the process is going on, you will have to stop that and have to file fresh for a spouse visa. The overall process might take longer since I'm sure you will be asked about why you applied for fiancee in first place and they might need additional supporting documents for your answers or intentions. I would suggest decide on one or the other from the beginning and stick to that process till completion. The outcome will be the same, you guys will end up together Posted Image
TheZFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-05-15 17:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Police Certificates Needed
Thank you guys. Posted Image I guess I deserve the newbie under my avatar Posted Image
TheZFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-05-16 14:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Police Certificates Needed
Hello Everybody,

My fiancee, currently living in England, has lived in two other countries in the past. He was about 12 when he left Albania and about 21 when he left Greece. My question is will he need a police certificate from: Posted Image
  • all three countries
  • only Greece and England (since he was old enough living in these two places)
  • only England (since that's where he currently lives)
Any suggestions or facts from experience will be greatly helpful.
TheZFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-05-16 12:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp! Will my fiance NOT be able to leave the US after we marry legally??
K-1 visa is a one way one entry visa. But depending on when your fiancée enters he might get the GC within a month. I know cases of ppl close to me who got it in less then a month. That will probably be his only way to cross the border again. :(
TheZFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-05-15 21:44:00