ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed help regarding EVAF DS-156
I had the same concern but after using a different computer it worked. :)
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-09-06 17:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A Question
Yeah just your present job if you've been there for 15 years. :) They asked for your work in the last five years, not your last five employments.
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-09-07 23:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresletter of intend HELP
It is always safer to send the original one :)
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-09-08 00:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresletter of intend HELP
USC is US Citizen. And it's intent, not intend. :)

Edited by paul_kay, 07 September 2011 - 11:37 PM.

paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-09-07 23:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 VISA holders: Problems or Troubles experienced with ONE WAY Airline Ticket purchase/entry?
One way ticket for me too. No problems. I don't see why they will give you a hard time. Unless you are a non-immigrant( im talking about in case you're in the embassy).

Edited by paul_kay, 08 September 2011 - 07:22 PM.

paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-09-08 19:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespetition approval will expire in october

Dont wait for Packet 4 just download the forms fill them out and send them in!


I think it works differently in Canada. In some countries they need to wait for a packet 3 or 4.
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-09-09 19:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSputum Test
Your interview will be rescheduled. It takes 2 months to get the result of sputum culture.
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-09-09 19:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa denials???
Separate for each of you and you sign your own letter.
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-09-08 00:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresco-sponsor for fiance visa
NOPE
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-09-09 19:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSLEC medical
If you're familiar with gretchen_darren soap opera-like story, SLEC allowed them to hand carry her medical exam results because they had only 1 day interval from medical exam-interview date. :)
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-09-12 00:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresst.luke requirement confusion.
Actually, the two page appointment letter St. Luke's was talking about was the Appointment Schedule for the embassy interview that you made online at http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph. It's 2 pages. First page is the infos and the 2nd page is the barcode. You need to make 2 copies because St Luke's will get the second copy and they will stamp the copy that you will bring to the embassy. It's not the pre-registration thing.
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-09-09 09:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresone month later, visa still hasn't been printed

Can you tell me how long does AP process take?

Nobody knows. May be weeks, months or years.
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-09-08 01:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresone month later, visa still hasn't been printed
Hang in there!
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-09-07 18:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresjust wondering and worried!!!
If he's gonna be here as your husband I'd advise him to get at least a high school diploma. I've even seen college graduates working in mall kiosks. I know you love him but either one of you will be the provider...are you willing to be the one? You might be deeply in love as of now, but I know you also think about your future so better talk to him about it and make your point clear to him without offending him. :)
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-09-12 00:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshelp with letter
You have to prove extreme hardship in order to be exempted from the 2 yr rule but financial hardship? The K1 process is pretty expensive, if you find getting a passport pricey, what more the rest of the expenses (medical, visa fee, AOS??? :wacko: ). I hope you'll be together soon. :)
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-09-17 10:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresForm DS-156 Question 22
Visajourney has a sample form that you can copy. http://www.visajourn...Form-DS-156.pdf

Edited by paul_kay, 17 September 2011 - 10:44 AM.

paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-09-17 10:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSputum Test...St lukes called and want her to come back early
The scheduled interview will have to be rescheduled too. I'm sorry for the outcome of your fiancee's medical exam. Good thing they found out about it. Health is more important above all.
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-09-17 16:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSputum Test...St lukes called and want her to come back early

Hi. Are they the one going to schedule you for sputum test if they suspect tb or you can choose the dates you want to have the sputum test? Is it true that the tb treatment needs to be taken at SLEC? Are they not going to allow applicants to take them at home especially for those who are not from Manila? What happened to the scheduled interview?


Yes SLEC will schedule the sputum test for you. The treatment will also be in SLEC and the applicant will have to go there everyday for 6 months (?) to get her medications regardless of where she comes from.
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-09-17 16:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSputum Test, BCG, Family History, Very Worried

So if you have had a family member that has had TB, yet have been tested. Is it ur opinion that by just saying yes to family history question puts you at risk for a possible spetum test? If thats so, is it still the best thing to do to answer that question yes? Ihave also seen people talking about bringing a recently taken xray with them to the interview does that mean anything to st Lukes?

Yeah it was just a guess. Because I noticed that if an applicant has been exposed to a person with Tb, SLEC will test him/her to make sure he/she didn't catch it. And yes it is always important to disclose information honestly because it's also for the applicant's benefit.
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-09-18 16:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSputum Test, BCG, Family History, Very Worried
I think the reason why she will undergo the sputum test is because she had a lot of TB related family history. With scarring or none, people will still be subjected to it as long as you answered YES to any of the questions of the doctor. Sorry about that but we can't do anything but to wait.
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-09-12 19:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMedical documentation purposes

are you sure?


In case the CS asks to see it.
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-09-18 15:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMedical documentation purposes
He will take the xray to the US Civil Surgeon when the Vaccine Record will be transcribed to I-693 for the AOS. :)
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-09-17 11:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHolding on to passport after approval
You may be in AP which we all don't know how long it takes. It's a case to case basis.
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-09-07 23:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureschecklist and forms to usem?
You need to fill up DS 156, 156k, and 157 forms which you can download online. You will bring them to the embassy on your interview together with your other documents. :)
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-09-25 00:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1: Am I allowed to bring my dog?

Will they let my St. Bernard ride under my seat? :) :)


I don't think he will fit under your seat. Maybe he can sit beside the pilot. :bonk:
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-09-30 01:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1: Am I allowed to bring my dog?

Does my need a paw mark on his paper? :rofl:


Yeah the dog will need to do biometrics too. :)
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-09-30 01:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1: Am I allowed to bring my dog?

But then you need to find a mate to arrange the marriage within 90 days so you can adjust status !


Let the dog find a USC dog then get married so he could adjust status. The owners shouldn't make any arranged marriages or else the Doggie Homeland Security (DHS) will find out. :luv:
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-09-29 11:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1: Am I allowed to bring my dog?
You need a petition for your dog and get a K-9 visa. :)
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-09-28 17:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHealth insurance when my fiance arrives
I posted somewhere here about my Insurance experience. We bought the 6 months short term plan. It can be anytime from 30-180 days.

here it is:http://lavitaebella1...getting-insured

I hope it helps!

Edited by paul_kay, 04 October 2011 - 12:11 AM.

paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-10-04 00:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGood NEWS
LOL congratulations to you!
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-08-25 17:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSome LDR websites for you guys.
I love the Loving from a Distance site. I got lots of ideas from there!
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-10-13 10:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWaiting on passport/visa
In my case I wasn't texted by the courier. You can track the visa online by going to http://www.2go.com.p...trace/index.asp and entering your MNL2011**** case number. It will appear about 3-5 days after the interview and the delivery takes 7-10 business days depending on your location. :)
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-10-14 09:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPOSTAL SERVICE UNRELIABLE
I was in Bacolod and this are what we used:

Phils to US - PhilPost (takes 1-2months for letters/cards unless Special Delivery it takes 3 weeks)
FEDEX - for important documents, can be tracked online, 3-5 business days, expensive (about P1500++)

US - Phils - Fedex - for important documents 3-5 days too!
USPS - he used to send gifts one time but he swore not to use em again. I had to pick them up at the post office and it was hard to track.

In short we relied on Fedex.
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-10-14 19:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow many days have you waited for your visa...Manila?
10 business days for me :)
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-10-18 09:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWedding date unknown
What we're gonna do is get married 1 month upon arrival then get married again in the church next year! Why not plan something for later to give you more time to prepare for a wedding.

Edited by paul_kay, 17 September 2011 - 04:37 PM.

paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-09-17 16:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPreparing POE

Dear VJ Members. I need your help.

Finally, My visa has been approved 25th Oct, 2011.

I am going to move as soon as possible. I worry about POE and flight so that what should I prepare to bring with me?

Please give me good advices and I would like to find a good flight booking website for my flight ticket.

How long does it take the processing time at US custom?

What kind of custom declaration form is there?

What should we fill in there?

Thank you. I am looking forward your good informations asap.


Hi! My POE was O'Hare Airport in Chicago. We used Expedia to book my flight. I had a 50 min layover in Japan which wasn't a problem.

There are 2 queues at O'Hare customs, one for US Citizens and LPRs and one for the Visitors, you fall in line in the visitors lane.

US customs at O'Hare took about 15 mins falling in line and 10 mins interview with the officer but most of it was spent with him looking at the computer and typing information. You need to submit the documents from the embassy to the officer and do some fingerprinting. That's it.

They will give you the I-94 and Declaration form in the plane so don't forget to bring a pen because I had to borrow one from my seatmate. For the declaration form you write what kind of items you are bringing such as food then you write an estimation of how much all your stuff are worth (I think it's optional, not sure. but if you have over $10,000 you have to declare it)
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-10-27 11:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOur Wedding Venue
If it gives you peace of mind and make you happy, go for it.
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-10-26 20:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOur Wedding Venue
Members don't usually agree on making advanced bookings and payments that are non refundable in case something happens during the process.
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-10-26 18:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee Accompanying Fiance to the Interview
Beneficial in terms of moral support :)
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-10-26 11:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDress for success
When I had my interview in Manila US Embassy I saw a USC wearing "Barong", which is a traditional Filipino clothing. I thought it was funny but cute at the same time. I wore a dress which is a little above my knee, some would think it's inappropriate but since the interview was in a window where the interviewer won't see what you're wearing from waist down, I don't think attire is a big deal.
paul_kayFemalePhilippines2011-11-04 11:04:00