ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesWill a former petition affect my K1 petition?
Hi manong vendor, thanks so much for ur reply! Yes, I have a EB3 petition since 2008, Im also CGFNS certified & I'm very hopeful that it wont cause any problems with my K1 petition. Thanks again & God bless!
roseann01FemalePhilippines2013-12-12 03:29:00
PhilippinesWill a former petition affect my K1 petition?
I was given an immigrant petition by US based hospital to work as a professional (nurse) in the US five years ago.. My priority date is still not current. Just this year my fiancé petitioned me on a k1 visa. I am wondering if my former petition will affect consul's decision?
roseann01FemalePhilippines2013-11-14 05:10:00
PhilippinesGot a letter from US Embassy Manila :)
I got the letter too! Just in time for my medical exam! Congrats & God bless! :)
roseann01FemalePhilippines2013-12-21 17:43:00
PhilippinesSt Lukes Documents -- need clarification pls
Hi, A. Instruction letter will be mailed to you &/ ur fiance by us embassy manila B. Visa Interview appointment letter is sent to ur email once you booked an interview. C. Correct you print out st lukes registration form. You can check out my blog post, hope it helps! http://gorgeousbiatc...ce#.UqbnITgaHHw
roseann01FemalePhilippines2013-12-10 05:10:00
PhilippinesI get to see him soon!
God bless you & ur fiancée! Happy new year! :D
roseann01FemalePhilippines2014-01-02 01:54:00
PhilippinesUS Embassy Manila Phone #??
It is the correct extension. I have tried calling them many times. It's really hard to reach someone, the line is almost always busy or no one is answering. I noticed that I can easily call them around 11-11:45am. You just have to be really patient..
roseann01FemalePhilippines2014-01-07 02:20:00
PhilippinesUS Embassy Manila Phone #??
You can call them at 301-2000 ext 5184 or 5185.
roseann01FemalePhilippines2014-01-06 03:17:00
PhilippinesPetition Expiration?
@ chazbow as long as ur interview is scheduled, no need to call the embassy, they will extend petition automatically. @jamesandeddie yup, st lukes will be the one to schedule her interview
roseann01FemalePhilippines2014-01-06 22:11:00
PhilippinesPetition Expiration?
No worries, your petition can be extended up to a year by the US embassy.
roseann01FemalePhilippines2014-01-06 20:48:00
PhilippinesHad my K1 interview but CEAC status is still "READY" for interview
I passed my medical exam & got 3 shots for immunization on my 2nd day. They told me that I lack 1 more shot w/c will be available monday but I need to pay 500 for pregnancy test. Do I have to go back to St Lukes or will it be okay for me to take that vaccine when I go to the US?
roseann01FemalePhilippines2013-11-30 03:09:00
PhilippinesCEAC STATUS STILL READY FOR INTERVIEW AFTER BEING APPROVED...

I had my interview last Monday, January 6 2014 and I was approved. My interview went smoothly with the Filipino consul and American consul but until now my status on ceac website didn't change. It is still READY (for interview) and not READY (case is open). It's been 7 days since I had my interview.I was just wondering and a bit worried because my friend had her interview on a later date and her ceac status changed to ready (case is open) the following day, i know its a case to case basis. The date of my ceac status is the only one being updated.. i know my documents were complete otherwise they gave me the 221 g , but they didnt. Anyone who experienced the same? Than you.

 

Hi icedblu15,

 

It took me a while to get issued too & I can understand how you are feeling. Same case as you with no 221g, my interview was last Jan 2 & I got issued only today. I have a feeling that you will also get issued soon, just keep the faith! God bless!


roseann01FemalePhilippines2014-01-14 23:36:00
PhilippinesWhat time should I line up for interview?

Hi all! smile.png To those who have had their interviews at the embassy, my schedule is 7:30am, what time should I be lining up? Thanks so much!

 

I had a 7:30 am appointment too. I arrived 6 am & was finished before noon star_smile.gif


roseann01FemalePhilippines2014-01-14 23:39:00
PhilippinesCENOMAR and NBI clearance documents

I have looked through the required documents needed for my fiance K-1 visa and no where does it state that a CENOMAR nor an NBI clearance is needed. Why is that or where is that requirement stated?

 

Both are important requirements needed to be brought by the K1 beneficiary to his/her interview at US Embassy Manila.


roseann01FemalePhilippines2014-01-20 02:02:00
PhilippinesPassport book number?

Can anyone verify for me with the Filipino passport, is the passport book number the same as the passport number? I was pretty sure it is, but I'm reading other posts that I found doing a search and seeing that it seems to vary from country to country so I wanted to make sure and no assume too much.

 

 

As far as I know PH Passports have passport numbers only, no passport book number


roseann01FemalePhilippines2014-01-20 01:59:00
Philippinesk1 okay to visit Hawaii? poe sfo
Thanks so much for all your replies! :)
roseann01FemalePhilippines2014-02-21 10:33:00
Philippinesk1 okay to visit Hawaii? poe sfo
Hi everyone! My poe is san francisco, will be married march2. I was just wondering if I will have any concerns leaving california, we plan to have our honeymoon a day after the wedding in hawaii. Has anyone done this before? Thanks in advance for your replies.
roseann01FemalePhilippines2014-02-20 19:20:00
PhilippinesNBI clearance for name with a 'hit'
NBI Main Manila informed me back then that it takes 2-3 weeks to get clearance when you get a hit.
roseann01FemalePhilippines2013-12-19 19:54:00
Philippinesdo I need to file i-693 for aos?
Thanks so much Hank! We will do as you advised :)
roseann01FemalePhilippines2014-04-07 22:22:00
Philippinesdo I need to file i-693 for aos?
Hi everyone, we are about to file for adjustment of status. I was wondering if we still need to include i-693? I have done my medical at st lukes late november 2013. My vaccination record says: vaccine history incomplete, applicant may be eligible for blanket waivers because vaccinations not medically appropriate as indicated above
roseann01FemalePhilippines2014-04-07 21:23:00
PhilippinesJanuary 2014 Interviews Thread!

Good afternoon everyone!

 

I'm so happy na-issue na din Visa ko after nearly 2 weeks of waiting (parang torture!) ! I am hoping 2Go will text me soon! Thanks so much for all the wonderful VJ People who helped me! luv.gif

 

 

Ngupdate nung Jan 11 - ISSUED, still waiting for 2go courier to text us if it is ready for pick up! smile.png

 

Congrats & God bless you! luv.gif

 

sali po ako hehe.. Approved din po ako Jan 2, 2014 6;15am..IR1 category Visa on Hand Jan 8,2014..... thank u.. next cfo sticker.

 

Congrats sis! heart.gif

 

hi here's where my application is right now:

jan 2 interview and approved
jan 3 case created ans ready
jan 8 AP
jan 10 issued

hopw to get the text from 2 go veryvery soon. but while im at it, is it possible to take the CFO seminar even if without the passport yet? thanks!






 

Congrats! I hope you got your visa already! I am currently waiting for 2Go textClockWatch2.gif

 

mine too done on ja. 6, 2014

 Congrats Jane! luv.gif

 

This is going to be a LONG one! hahaha!

 

Well, my news isn't so bad. I did not get approved YET--I got a 221g. That means i will be approved as soon as they receive my oroginal AOS.

My AOS got lost in transit between NVC and the embassy--I do not know how they lost it. NVC confirmed they received and sent it.... I only had with me photocopies. So I submitted that and they accepted--however, i am required to send in the one with original signature.

 

So piece of advice--have ORIGINAL back-ups. photocopies wont do any good. you are just wasting paper. THEY don't accept photocopies anymore.

 

 

Welcome to the group CnYforever!

 

 

Thanks! I am cool...i got a 221g though...but I am happy with it anyhow because I still get approved.

 

Thank you! The interview wasn't so bad. It was easy breezy!

 

Hi RedPepper, 

 

Thanks so much for the very useful CFO advice, I'll be going there hopefully next week. I hope you get approved soon. God bless you! luv.gif


roseann01FemalePhilippines2014-01-14 23:31:00
PhilippinesJanuary 2014 Interviews Thread!
Good luck & God bless Krisibri! :)
roseann01FemalePhilippines2014-01-06 20:33:00
PhilippinesJanuary 2014 Interviews Thread!
Good morning everyone! Congrats nilo jayr & Good luck RedPepper! :)
roseann01FemalePhilippines2014-01-06 17:18:00
PhilippinesJanuary 2014 Interviews Thread!
@ nilo jayr No change in my CEAC status. I hope tmrw mey progress na. Good luck on ur interview bukas, God bless you!
roseann01FemalePhilippines2014-01-05 05:12:00
PhilippinesJanuary 2014 Interviews Thread!

 

Congratulations! Your almost there. Safe Travels to you.

 

Thank you so much & God bless you luv.gif

 

Wow! Congratulations po! smile.png

Thank you, good luck & God bless on your interview luv.gif

 

Hi nilo jr and all, may I Pls join in the list too? smile.png Congrats to roseann01 smile.png. My interview is set on Jan 16, God bless to all of us smile.png

Thank you & good luck to you. Yes God bless all January interviewees luv.gif

 

Wow! Congratulations! A little bit more and you are almost homerun--then another journey begins!

 

Thank you! Actually I am stil a bit confused with the CFO-PDOS--I think i missed some information on where to get it--I intend to have it this Monday and do not want to be at the wrong place. No wonder--they have 3 different locations on the CFO map on their website, now I do not know where to go first. Where to take the PDOS Peer Counseling...geez...hehehe

 

Oo nga, konting tiis na lang. Nag-PDOS ka na ba?

 

QUESTION:

For those who will be taking the CFO-PDOS earlier before they get there visa--do they have a new process now? I am having it on Monday, Jan 6, right before my interview--I read a lot that people do not go directy to CFO but somewhere else to have their counseling, before they go to CFO to register...can anyone tell me how they did it? I was planning on going to CFO directly at dawn on Monday--suddenly I read somewhere I think my plan is a mistake. lol I need to confirm before heading there then...Will appreciate your advice! Thanks!

 I am praying that my visa gets issued soon! God bless you & good luck on your interview luv.gif


roseann01FemalePhilippines2014-01-04 00:39:00
PhilippinesJanuary 2014 Interviews Thread!
Hi everyone! I just passed my usem interview yesterday & I'm still at cloud 9! My ceac status is still ready (same as yesterday). I'm looking forward to receiving my visa! God bless all January interviewees! :)
roseann01FemalePhilippines2014-01-03 04:41:00
Philippinesshare your xoom.com coupons
Thanks so much Greenbaum!
roseann01FemalePhilippines2014-05-12 20:18:00
Philippinesshare your xoom.com coupons
Any coupons for May 2014?
roseann01FemalePhilippines2014-05-12 14:02:00
Philippinesinterview in less than 3 weeks, NBI Clearance not yet on-hand

 

yey...! good luck to us...!

 

yah, i hope i will received my NBI clearance soon.  

Hi Maeley,

 

I just spoke to my friend. We were both interviewed last 18 Nov and we both passed. I got my visa yesterday together with the packet but I called my friend that I got mine and he told me that he did not yet received any call from US Consul, he told me that it will not be release until he sends his NBI. I guess our NBI will be a binding documents for the packet that you will receive once you passed the interview. So it's either you will be interviewed on your scheduled date but you have to inform them your situation. a piece of advise, make sure to expedite your NBI otherwise it will cause you a delay once you're approved.


maricel3155Not TellingQatar2013-11-21 22:55:00
Philippinesinterview in less than 3 weeks, NBI Clearance not yet on-hand

Hi Maricel3155,

Did your friend informed he US Consul before his interview that he still don't have his NBI Clearance?

I am currently in Singapore and will be interviewed here as well...

Thank u!





sorry for my late response. Yes he informed the CO prior to interview and they said it could follow but still it depends on the Country's US Consul. better try to call them first.


maricel3155Not TellingQatar2013-11-21 02:03:00
Philippinesinterview in less than 3 weeks, NBI Clearance not yet on-hand

Got my packet 4 today, yey...! Schedule for interview in less than 3 weeks.

my NBI clearance (police cert from Phils) is not yet with me. Not sure if i can receive it before interview date.

What shall i do...?



Hi Maeley,

 

I had a co-interviewed friend here in Doha, Qatar today, He also had the same situation like you. His NBi clearance is not yet submitted and we were interviewed today and he told the CO if he can submit it in a later time. But the good part of it, the interview went on and he was approved today as I speak to you. The consul told him to submit it once he got the NBI and drop it off here in Qatar US Consul. Better to ask the US Consul there in Manila just to make sure if its possible to have an interview while to submit the NBI later.

 

Anyway, goodluck to you guys.


maricel3155Not TellingQatar2013-11-18 07:57:00
PhilippinesATMs near SLEC

Hi,

 

Sorry for my wrong info. I was referring to another info that i thought your asking here. I misunderstood your question.


maricel3155Not TellingQatar2013-12-07 01:42:00
PhilippinesATMs near SLEC

Hey guys! 

 

Where is the nearest (SLEC) ATM located? I come all the way from the province and I'm really not comfortable commuting with 10,000+ pesos in my pocket. It's almost Christmas time and you know how unsafe it is to walk the streets of Manila during this time of the year. I hear so many unfortunate incidents in Avenida that's why I'm trying to be cautious. 

 

I wish St.Lukes have its own ATM inside the clinic or maybe they should start accepting credit or debit card payments. It's safer and more convenient for most of us. 

 

Thanks in advance for your help! smile.png

Hi,

 

Try the gasoline stations along the SLEC. I believe they have ATM's there otherwise, why not try the bank directly when you arrive at the FORT or go to the nearest mall (Market Market) There's a lot of banks and ATM's there. Good luck


maricel3155Not TellingQatar2013-12-07 01:00:00
Philippinesds-160

 

thanks for the reply =)

 

so did you put "yes" on the vaccination question?

hi,

 

i put no and also included my explanation but nothing was asked about it during my interview. but you're going to have your interview in the Philippines mine was outside the country. or better have your medical first before finishing the DS-160. Just save your application. Your ME will determine that if you require vaccination or not.


maricel3155Not TellingQatar2013-12-07 03:18:00
Philippinesds-160

A K-1 is a nonimmigrant visa.

Hi,

 

Yes you are right and wrong. DS-160 is the form being use now and required by the US Consulate to fill up and to be submitted thru online. Not the DS-156 or DS-156K anymore if you're referring to this.


maricel3155Not TellingQatar2013-12-07 01:20:00
Philippinesds-160

hi everyone.. i'm currently doing the DS-160 and i hope you could help me out with these itemssmile.png

 

"has anyone ever filed an immigrant petition on your behalf in the USCIS?"

 

-does it include my current K-1 petition? because this is the one and only petition filed for me in my whole life lol

 

 

"do you have documentation to establish that you have received vaccinations in accordance with U.S. law?"

 

-i'm not yet done with my medical exam at st. lukes

 

 

"were you previously employed?"

 

-i do have a problem here.. i got 3 employments within the last 5 years, i'm done with the first two employment but when i clicked "add another" it won't work.. is it maximum of 2 entries only???

 

thank you so much!

Hi,

 

On your 1st question, I just put none and I mentioned that I got vaccinations during my childhood in Philippines but documents that time are hard to obtain (by the way I got my vaccinations during the 80's) and anyways, st luke's will determine your vaccine which are required. Next is the employment, i think mine too, i have put up to 2 employments only. Don't worry about it if they require more employment proof, just bring your back up in the interview. Hope this gives you an idea now.


maricel3155Not TellingQatar2013-12-07 00:39:00
PhilippinesCENOMAR result

 

 

just a heads up to those considering using the citizenservices website....

 

there is a problem with this website's security certificate.

The security certificate presented by this website was issued for a different website's address.
 

Security certificate problems may indicate an attempt to fool you or intercept any data you send to the server.    

 


really!!! since when you become an IT expert? Do you even know what is a security certificate is? Please make sure when you give your opinion make it complete & accurate and not an installment. Otherwise, don't mislead other VJ members here. The site I gave is base on my actual experience, not a thought, not an opinion, not a hearsay, not even a horoscope. This is fact that I have encountered during my K-1 visa processing. No offense but you just posted here for the sake of posting.

 

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931850

 

this is what you read in the symptoms:

 

A user who tries to connect to a secured Web site by using Windows Internet Explorer may receive the following warning message:

There is a problem with this website's security certificate. The security certificate presented by this website was not issued by a trusted certificate authority.

Security certificate problems may indicate an attempt to fool you or intercept data you send to the server.

We recommend that you close this webpage and do not continue to this Web site.

 

but intentionally you did not mention the cause:

This problem can occur if the client computer's clock is set so that the date/time is later than the expiry date of the web server's SSL certificate.

 

and the resolution:

To resolve this issue, an organization that hosts the secure Web site can purchase a certificate for each Web server from a third-party provider. Or, the organization can install a Microsoft Enterprise certification authority in the Active Directory forest. Then, the organization can use this certification authority to generate a certificate for each Web server.

Note Users of client computers that do not belong to the organization's Active Directory forest can visit the certification authority Web site to download the certificate.

 

To work around

this issue, install the Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 (Windows SBS) self-signed certificate on the client computer. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. In Windows Internet Explorer, click Continue to this website (not recommended).

    A red Address Bar and a certificate warning appear.

  2. Click the Certificate Error button to open the information window.
  3. Click View Certificates, and then click Install Certificate.
  4. On the warning message that appears, click Yes to install the certificate.

Notes

  • In Windows Vista, the same issue occurs with self-signed certificates. However, the option to install certificates is not available unless you run Windows Internet Explorer with administrator rights. To do this, right-click the Internet Explorer icon, and then select Run as Administrator.
  • When the client computer connects to a Web server that is running Windows Server 2003, the client computer reuses the certification authority certificate. The client computer does not use another certificate that is signed by the certification authority.

maricel3155Not TellingQatar2013-12-10 23:23:00
PhilippinesCENOMAR result

What a relief. That's a good news to hear.


maricel3155Not TellingQatar2013-12-10 09:37:00
PhilippinesCENOMAR result

@maricel. ok I will try. Thank you! Its a good idea. If I get CENOMAR result then I will request again to be sent directly to USEM Hong Kong. Because it says in the instruction that CENOMAR forwarded by the applicant is not acceptable. can I request weekdays?

Hi raistlin119,

 

thanks for the compliment. I believe the link I gave you is a 24/7 online request. You can do it anytime but make waste no time. As the saying goes "daig ng maagap ang masipag" lol. just kidding. Hopefully, it's a CENOMAR you will get and you can use this as a proof of evidence that there's a mistake on the first request. Goodluck and keep us posted for the result.


maricel3155Not TellingQatar2013-12-06 13:23:00
PhilippinesCENOMAR result

Hi,maricel. This is the link that USEM Hong Kong that gave me. https://www.ecensus....ph/Default.aspx. They sent me instructions/steps how to request online. I followed everything in there. I am sure I put my information correctly. I made sure every details were correct. The system just ask me my full name, birth date,birth place,mother's maiden name and father's name. I don't know why on earth it appears that I am married if they really used the information I have provided. Now what freakin' me out is that the result will be sent directly to the embassy because Of the delivery address I have put as per USE instruction. Once they received the CEMAR, then it could be the end of my application. sad.png I want them not to send the result. I emailed them,but I get no reply!

Hi raistlin119,

 

I believe they sent you a link that is associated with USEM. My advise to you is try to request from the link I gave you for 2nd opinion. I always use this link to get my certificates while I'm on abroad. I haven't encountered any issues with them. But try not to mention to them that your getting this for verification. Use the same purpose. USEM requirement. This will be sent to your preferred address in the Philippines. If I'm not mistaken, this will cost you around P350 including delivery within 3 days unless the fee has change. Your mother can receive this in-behalf of you as long you mentioned the recepient is your mother All this will be verified by the chat center agent after all you have entered the data then you can pay by credit card. And if the tides turn to your side that you have CENOMAR instead of CEMAR. You can bring this to USEM at the time of your interview to counter the sent CEMAR. If you're still online now. You can do it right away.


maricel3155Not TellingQatar2013-12-06 12:58:00
PhilippinesCENOMAR result

Hi, Hank! Yes I do have. I can ask my mother to do a favor for me. The problem is, I have instructions from the USEM here in Hong Kong that CENOMAR should be obtained through online, the e-CENSUS. And must sent directly to them. I wanted to call the embassy if I can do what you have suggested but I'm afraid they will have doubts about my CENOMAR being faked or what.

Hi,

 

Just curious about your cenomar request. First of all, try to calm down. I know your agitated by the situation but believe me, everything happens for a reason. Let's try to see where the fault is? If you don't mind me asking, what details did you put on the fill-in the blanks. I know you need to put your full name, birth date, birth place, age, address, mother & father etc. Then after this you will proceed to some questions. Then after everything has been filled up you will be transferred to another page which is the online chat. This guys are going to re-verify everything you have entered. I believe there's a very very very low chance that if you even have the same full name, age, birth date and birth place, there's no chance that other will have the same parent unless your twins (lol, joking). By the way, is this the same website that you have requested. https://citizenservices.com.ph/ If not try to obtain here your birth certificate first for verifying your cenomar.

 

regards.


maricel3155Not TellingQatar2013-12-06 12:06:00