ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Philippines2go text message & email....??????
Congratulations and God bless! :dance: :dance: :dance:
TatTotFemalePhilippines2012-10-19 12:34:00
PhilippinesGot my passport with Visa:)
Congratulations and God bless to you! :)
TatTotFemalePhilippines2012-10-26 07:18:00
Philippinesmy k1 visa fiance is leaving Philippines monday morning..
Great! Congratulations!!! :dance:
TatTotFemalePhilippines2012-10-27 09:48:00
PhilippinesYay finally in the U.S. now

yeah i guess hahaha .. funny how cold last night after the dinner outside wearing my jacket, jeans and t-shirt and i still feel so cold and shaking while walking hahaha hubby was hugging me a lot to stop me from shaking..


I literally LOL'd at this cause my fiance has been telling me I will really freeze when I get there. A cold weather in PI for us is really hot for them. :lol:

anyway, Congratulations and God bless you all the way through! :star:
TatTotFemalePhilippines2012-10-27 09:52:00
PhilippinesPETITION APPROVED, NOA2 (K1)
Congratulations and good luck on the next steps! :dance: :dance: :dance:
TatTotFemalePhilippines2012-11-03 09:21:00
PhilippinesFinally..it has happened
Congratulations!!! :dance: :dance: :dance:
TatTotFemalePhilippines2012-11-16 23:56:00
PhilippinesScheduling an Interview Date Online

Thanks you and God bless VJ! :)


I mean thank you :lol:

if tomorrow, the receipt number still doesn't work, you need to call the BPI and ask them why you can't use your receipt number. To find the number of the BPI branch where you paid the fee, try using google :lol:

goodluck!


got it :thumbs: thanks again! :star:
TatTotFemalePhilippines2012-11-22 04:49:00
PhilippinesScheduling an Interview Date Online

for your questions:

1. YES
2. YES
3. it is the receipt number from the customer's copy that you printed online.. not the passport number.

after you pay the fee at BPI, you have to wait for 4-6 hours before you schedule your interview, that is if you pay before 2pm. If you pay after 2pm, you can schedule your interview the next day 1PM. They have cut off, that:s why.
:)


I paid around 11:50am so maybe I should wait for few more hours :) thanks a lot pigmonk! crystal clear :thumbs:
TatTotFemalePhilippines2012-11-22 04:45:00
PhilippinesScheduling an Interview Date Online
Hello everyone! I was trying to schedule Interview date online and I have few questions to ask:

1. Is the priority date the received date on the NOA1?

2. Is the Case ID the MNL Case Number?

3. I was on the last part where it's asking for the Receipt Number, I don't know which receipt number to put, is it the receipt number from the customer's copy that I printed online? Or is it the passport number? I tried doing both but none of the two were accepted.

Thanks you and God bless VJ! :)
TatTotFemalePhilippines2012-11-22 03:47:00
PhilippinesSLEC Online Registration Form Question
thanks for your response apple :)
TatTotFemalePhilippines2012-11-29 06:17:00
PhilippinesSLEC Online Registration Form Question
Hi everyone! I would like to ask about SLEC's online registration form question asking for nearest relatives in the US, if none then put your petitioner's information. I have an aunt there (my mom's sister) but then I put my fiance's name. Now that I have all my aunt's information, her address and US contact number, is it ok if I register again putting my aunt's information instead? Or will that be an issue? Thank you so much, all inputs are highly appreciated!
TatTotFemalePhilippines2012-11-26 23:11:00
PhilippinesHow to Have an Appointment for Medical in SLMC

You don't need to set-up an appointment at St. Luke's. Medical exam is on a first come, first served basis. You can go to SLEC as soon as you have your interview appointment letter.

SLEC website: http://www.slec.ph/u...pplicants.shtml


:thumbs:
TatTotFemalePhilippines2012-11-29 06:18:00
PhilippinesNeed your help VJers
*pay at any BPI branch near you $240,in peso. Follow the instructions on this site: http://ustraveldocs....niv-visapay.asp

*Once paid you can schedule your appointment online or thru phone after 4-24hours of paying.

*Gather all your documents needed

Good luck! :)
TatTotFemalePhilippines2012-12-04 10:51:00
PhilippinesDS 230 for K1 in PI - Part 1

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Good luck!


Thanks my angel ;)

There is many conflicting information on weather this form is truly requried or not, Several people who interviewed recently said it was not needed once they got to the interview. My fiance's interveiw is in the morning, we completed it, I will let you know if they need it. I asked her to ask why they do not want if they dont ask for it.


Yup, please let me know if they will ask for it, it won't hurt to make one though. but as Hank said, and it's official, it is required. So whether they ask or not, at least we're lucky to have one. Good luck to your fiance! :)
TatTotFemalePhilippines2012-12-06 12:27:00
PhilippinesDS 230 for K1 in PI - Part 1
Thanks a lot Hank! I was lucky I was able to scan your updates! It was very helpful! :thumbs:
TatTotFemalePhilippines2012-12-06 10:23:00
PhilippinesDS 230 for K1 in PI - Part 1
Good day everyone! I found out few days ago about the updated requirements of USEM for K1 filers that they included DS 230 Part 1. I would like to ask about item # 32 which asks, In what occupation do you intend to work in the United States? Is it ok to put "TO BE DETERMINED"? I have read a lot of answers and it confuses me. Any response is highly appreciated! Thank you! :)
TatTotFemalePhilippines2012-12-06 08:40:00
Philippineswhat courier?
Did you get your case number yet? If yes, you don't need to wait for that packet. You just have to pay at any BPI branch so you could schedule your interview. Here's Hank's detailed and updated instruction http://www.visajourn...41#entry5852341 that could help you :) Good luck!

Edited by TatTot, 09 December 2012 - 08:52 AM.

TatTotFemalePhilippines2012-12-09 08:51:00
PhilippinesVisa Approved

Thanks. It is a wonderful Christmas gift indeed. Hoping your Christmas will bring the same joy!

Before I forget, thank you so much for all your help! Very Happy Holidays :)
TatTotFemalePhilippines2012-12-07 22:04:00
PhilippinesVisa Approved
This is indeed a great Christmas gift for the both of you! Congratulations Todd and Jessa! :dance: :dance: :dance: God bless and best wishes!
TatTotFemalePhilippines2012-12-07 11:30:00
PhilippinesMEDICAL EXAM

Cool! Planning on having my medical on the same dates! Bringing gadgets I think is highly encouraged coz there will be a lot of waiting and you need to keep yourself "entertained" while waiting. Posted Image


Thank you for the link!! :) oh really? Hope to see you there hehe.. :) Good luck to us.. :)

Great! Hope to see you both!!! God bless! :star:
TatTotFemalePhilippines2012-12-09 20:29:00
PhilippinesMEDICAL EXAM
We have the same medical exam date but my interview will be on the 27th:) Here's the link for the requirements: http://www.slec.ph/u...l#required-docs and yes, I believe you can bring gadgets, Good luck! :)
TatTotFemalePhilippines2012-12-08 23:42:00
PhilippinesPOE Chicago O'Hare
Congratulations Rochelle! God bless! :)
TatTotFemalePhilippines2012-12-15 02:29:00
PhilippinesMedical Exam Experience at SLEC
Thanks everyone for the well wishes! God bless!!!

Thanks for sharing.. Congrats! :thumbs: BTW, which hotel did you stay? Is your hotel just a walking distance to St Lukes?


I stayed at Bayview Hotel. It's 3 blocks away from St. Luke's, about 5-minute walk and just across US Embassy. The room and accommodation were nice! :thumbs:
TatTotFemalePhilippines2012-12-21 01:14:00
PhilippinesMedical Exam Experience at SLEC
Medical Exam Date: December 17-18, 2012

About a month before my medical, I said no to soda, alcohol, junk foods and said hello to fruits, pineapple juice, carrot juice, tons of water and milk, vitamins.

Day 1 ( December 17, 2012 - Monday)

*I woke up 2:30 am but finally got up around 3am to get ready.
*3:50am I was ready and waited for my 3 other friends who also had their medical at the lobby of the hotel.
*We got to St. Lukes at around 4:20am, the line was long already but not that bad.
*I heard that you can't bring food inside St. Luke's, just water so decided to buy biscuit and water since I haven't eaten anything.
*By 5:15 am the line was moving. The line was separated from those who registered online and did not. I suggest to do the pre-registration cause the line moved faster on the 1st step than those who did not.
*I prepared all my requirements to show the guard:
1. Passport
2. 1 copy of the Biographic Page of my passport
3. 3 pieces 2x2 pictures with my name at the back
4. Appointment letter
5. NVC letter (my 2 other friends did not have this but they were asked to bring it when they come back)
6. SLEC pre-registration form
*I finally got inside around 5:20am. My number was #24 so I filled up the form that the guard gave me while waiting for my number to be called. The form was exactly the same with the DS156K.
*First step was at the Reception area, submitted all the requirements, the lady asked me questions such as my birth date, if I had laboratory exams at St. Luke's before, had fingerprint scan, picture taken, then was asked to wait until my name will be called.
*It took about 5 minutes until my name together with my other friends were called and was instructed to go to 5th floor for the payment.
*my friends and I were really excited so we did not wait for the elevator, we used the stairs up to the 5th floor, my legs got sore. lol
*paid P9,366.00 and was instructed to proceed to 3rd floor for the X-ray...THE SCARIEST PART!!!
*on the 3rd floor when our names were called, we were instructed to proceed to the dressing room. It was fun cause there were about 12 of us in the dressing room and helped each other fixed our hairs and tied each other's gown but we didn't know that we should not tie it, lol.
*I think I was the 2nd who was called, I was praying hard when the radiologist was telling me what to do :)) inhaled so well then after the shot I really looked at the screen to see how my lungs looked like, as if I know how to read it :lol:
*After X-ray I was told to proceed at the 4th floor for blood and urine test.
*On the blood and urine test it took a little bit longer since they were quite strict on the collection of urine, but it was totally fine, no worries :) Here, I was given a form to put the first day of my last menstrual period and other infos. When me and my friends were done, we were instructed to go to the 5th floor for the eye test, height and weight, vital signs taking and physical exam.
*Next step it was, 1st was height and weight, then eye test, followed by the vital signs taking and physical exam. It went all fine.
*On the physical exam, I was asked some questions such as: if I had previous hospitalizations, if I have allergies, diabetes, first day of my last menstrual period, if I had convulsions before, I was then asked by the doctor to take off everything then put on the gown and let her know if I'm done. While I was changing, the doctor continued asking me questions, if I have been bitten by a dog so I said yes, then asked me when, what and how many immunizations did I get, so I explained, it's my dog, she had her shots and the bite was not that bad and right after I was bitten I had my shots too, when I was ready there she started assessing me, looked at my wrist as she asked me if I ever had any psychiatric issues, can't remember her term but something like that, lol, so said no :) then she asked me bout my birthmarks, if I had chicken pox, I said yes when I was small then she asked if I have scars, I said I was only like 5 when I had it so none, it was not an issue, finally she asked me if I have other illness that she haven't asked, I said I just had ulcer last month, but again it was not an issue. The nice doctor then instructed me to go to the 2nd floor for immunization interview.
*2nd floor - here I had "a little bit of a hard time" with the doctor when she asked me if I had immunizations lately, then I said I had when I was bitten by the dog just last September 30. She asked me what immunizations and how many, then when I told her what, she scared me when she said "so you will not be given chicken pox shot yet then, just have it at United States, you will just receive one vaccine for now". I got scared cause I thought I will be having problems with it. lol. but I was wrong, the doctor was nice, she just told me to bring the medical certificate that I had for my dog bite indicating all the shots that I received when I come back. So luckily I took care of it before I left Iloilo. I was instructed to go to the 3rd floor to know when to come back and for what. So I was like "uhmm.. can you please please give me a hint if I'm good for immunization to give me peace of mind" :)) but I don't want to appear irritating so I just said ok and thanked her :)
*3rd floor- the guy checked on the CDs and didn't find anything (I got scared again cause I was thinking, oh no! I have no CD so does that mean I fail?) then he instructed me to go back at 1pm.
*It was already 10am when I finished so I was really hungry, went back to the hotel, ate lunch, rested and went back to St. Luke's around 12:30pm.
*I got there around 12:50pm then the guy scanned his list and told me, "you have to come back here tomorrow morning by 9am and bring the requirements listed at the back of the slip (passport, 2 2x2 photos with name at the back) and to show it to the guard to know if you will be for immunization." So then again I was like, it's fine but please just tell me now if I'm for immunization!!! but I didn't and just said ok.

Day 2 (December 18, 2012)

*woke up 8am, ate breakfast, walked thru St. Luke's and got there around 8:35 am.
*the guard then checked my status online and I was scared waiting til finally I was able to breathe well when he stamped "IMMUNIZATION" in my slip :)) then instructed me to proceed to the 2nd floor.
*2nd floor- I was asked to wait until few minutes my name was called, the same doctor with one another doctor with her asked for my medical certificate, then was told to sit down and if my name will be called again proceed to the immunization room.
*I'm guessing about 25 minutes of wait til finally called, I was asked by the nurse about my first day of my last menstrual period, if I have allergies, asthma, diabetes and my course when I graduated, I said "Nursing". She asked, "RN?", said "yup".. I thought I was having issues again since she brought my papers, asked her co-nurses then finally went to the doctor and asked, when she came back, she asked me if I did not tell that I'm a nurse and if have my Hepa B vaccine record with me, I told her I did not say that I'm a nurse (I mean, nobody asked me about it) and that I don't have my Hepa B vaccine record anymore. Luckily it was not a problem and told me I will receive two shots instead of one. So I said it was fine with me...I then realized that the shots were really painful and til now I can feel my arms sore. After the shots I was instructed to go to the ground floor to the check out counter and wait for my name to be called.
*So here I was already texting my friends and families I passed my medical and I was so happy!!! :)
*I was called at counter A after about 25 minutes of wait, then was asked to sign some documents and wait until my name will be called again.
*I waited close by the counters E,F and G since that counter was for the releasing, til I finally saw my papers on the lady at counter E as I was talking to my fiance on the phone and telling him happily that I can see my papers on the lady's hands :))
*counter E called my name after checking my papers and was asked again some questions that were previously asked by the doctors and nurses upstairs, asked for my other 2 pictures. Then told me about my shots and the next shot that I will have in February and gave me my vaccination record, the CD and instructed me not to open the CD and bring it to the United States. I asked her if I have to bring it at the interview, she said no. I finished about 10:55am.

I was ecstatic, gratified, so happy and very much thankful to God that I passed my medical exam!!! It was a very unforgettable experience, I met new friends, St. Luke's never gave me a hard time, learned to be more patient. So to those of you who will still have your medical, keep yourself healthy, be there early (some arrived there about 1:30am but IMO 4am is fine), eat something before going, bring water, bring ordinary ballpen not sign pen or marker, bring gadgets so as not to get bored unless you have somebody to talk to, get your requirements ready, label your 3 pictures already, do the pre-registration online, relax and be honest to all the questions. Good luck to everyone and hope everything will go smooth to all of us, and pray! God bless!!! :)
TatTotFemalePhilippines2012-12-19 11:28:00
PhilippinesAm I approved or what?

Yeah, that means you're approved! My mom got hers 4 working business days after her visa was printed. Congrats!


yay!!! thanks a lot! I'm so happy!!! :dance: :dance: :dance:
TatTotFemalePhilippines2012-12-28 10:16:00
PhilippinesAm I approved or what?
Thanks for the links Hank! Oh, I mean this site: https://ceac.state.g...EACStatTracker/ :)
TatTotFemalePhilippines2012-12-28 09:29:00
PhilippinesAm I approved or what?
thanks Hank!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: I checked the status from this site https://ceac.state.g...AKjMWCuebHqOw== and this is what it says: Your visa has been printed. Depending on local procedures at the location where you interviewed, your visa will be mailed or available for pickup soon. If there are further questions, or if we need updated contact information, you will be contacted.

..so I'm really approved right? :)

Edited by TatTot, 28 December 2012 - 09:12 AM.

TatTotFemalePhilippines2012-12-28 09:11:00
PhilippinesAm I approved or what?
Hi everyone! I got interviewed yesterday. I got confused because after my interview from the american consul he said "your papers look good, we'll review it in a while and just wait for your number to be flashed again for the instructions". Then when my number was flashed on window 73 the lady said to just wait for the text if they still need something or just wait at home for the delivery of the visa and she cannot give me a specific time frame for it. then I asked why is it for home delivery since I chose pick up, she then instructed me to go to window 69, then there the lady told me if I chose pick up then just wait for the text of 2go if my visa is ready for pick up. I got confused cause of what the 1st lady's statement "wait for the text if they still need something" but what uplifted me is the word "home delivery" and also they kept my passport and they did not give me any paper or ask anything from me. So, am I approved? :huh: :help: :blink: -_-
TatTotFemalePhilippines2012-12-28 06:37:00
PhilippinesNeed to wait to pay & sched interview?
You can pay and book your interview once you have your MNL case number, you're good to go :thumbs:
TatTotFemalePhilippines2013-01-02 09:16:00
Philippinesvisa received!
wow! Congratulations!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: God bless!!!
TatTotFemalePhilippines2012-12-28 10:18:00
PhilippinesVisa question

Thank you guys! I feel a little better now. What number did you call in Manila Embassy? Thanks again!

(632)3012000 local 5184/5185. call them around 3-4:30pm
TatTotFemalePhilippines2013-01-24 12:27:00
PhilippinesVisa question

Its seems that CEAC is not very accurate for current status, more of an approved/denied type info.

Agree! :thumbs:
TatTotFemalePhilippines2013-01-24 12:00:00
PhilippinesVisa question
Did USEM tell you it was printed and will be delivered soon? In my case I was interviewed December 27th, the next day I checked on CEAC it says visa issued. I called USEM January 3rd they said no update regarding my visa and papers still on review and to call back January 8th. I called no update still and to call back January 10th, I did and they said it was already printed and to wait for 2go's update of when it will be picked up and to allow 7-10 working days waiting time. I called 2go Jan 11th and was told it was ready for pick up. Wait for a little while and it will be ready soon. Follow up on USEM if you don't hear anything by next week. Some takes up to 20 days. Good luck and congratulations for the approval!
TatTotFemalePhilippines2013-01-24 11:50:00
PhilippinesIncome tax return
Don't stress yourself out. You should be good! :thumbs: Good luck to you!!!
TatTotFemalePhilippines2013-01-24 11:52:00
PhilippinesIncome tax return
I know somebody who was interviewed yesterday that was given 221g for her fiance's 2012 w2. but I think if your fiance's salary is above poverty line that should not be a problem.
TatTotFemalePhilippines2013-01-24 03:20:00
PhilippinesK1 interview...USEM
In my case, I did not submit any photos at all during the interview. Photos that I submitted during the medical were the ones that the Filipino consul used and glued on my papers. Congratulations Jen!!! :dance: :dance: :dance:
TatTotFemalePhilippines2013-01-28 23:19:00
PhilippinesCrazy story if you didn't see it.
truly, love conquers all!
TatTotFemalePhilippines2013-02-24 00:19:00
PhilippinesInterview Experience

thanks for sharing your detailed interview experience. it's a big help for every one like me whose so nervous to go on a USEM interview when it will be my turn. although it will be a case to case basis (meaning what happened to you may or may not happen to every one) still it gives us a picture of what to expect and ideas that can help us get through it like you did.

congratulations and God bless! :thumbs:

No big deal! Good luck to you on your journey!

Great news! :thumbs: :dance:
The rest will go very quickly now!

Thanks to you Hank! Hope you won't mind for more queries :)
TatTotFemalePhilippines2013-01-04 10:16:00
PhilippinesInterview Experience

Congratulations!
And thanks so much for sharing your experience

How did the guard know you were K-1 ?
Did he tell you not to wait in line just enter through the door because you had two large bags?

I would have marked question 10 SAME as you! :-)

Also Who made your appointment? You? or Fiancee?

Thanks!!
Don

I told the guard that I was a K-1 applicant, that's when he told me to go straight to the 3rd door cause the people arranging papers for the K-1 when I arrived USEM were not there outside anymore. The ladies who were there to arrange papers were for a different kind of visa. So I say, papers should be arranged first outside before entering USEM.

I am the beneficiary and I am the one who arranged the appointment. I just tell my fiance all the details every time I do anything and all the researches I have made. :)

Good luck to you both!
TatTotFemalePhilippines2013-01-03 00:14:00
PhilippinesInterview Experience
Thanks everyone, and also I forgot to thank Raz, who constantly helped me in answering all my queries!!! VJ IS AWESOME!!!

question as when did we first meet.. kinda confusing or am i just rationalized it.. is that when u finally see each other personally or its first meet as if first talk to net or anywhere, first you meet each other?
pls response it will be a good help for those who's anxious about what question to be ask on their big day.. thank you


if you first talked thru the net so that would be it, and yup, keep it simple especially on Filipino consuls, just answer what's being asked. I have a tip: know every little detail about your fiance, I heard somebody was asked about her fiance's favorite sport, and she said "I don't know", the lady american consul got upset and I think she got scared she then said "he doesn't like sports"...so be confident, but don't be over confident, be smart but don't act too smart, and relax, be polite, smile and pray. Good luck to you and God bless!!!

Sounds like your interview was pretty smooth. I can only pray my fiancé has the same good experience.
Congrats and best of luck to you!


Thank you and good luck to you and your fiance! God bless!

Wow! Congrats Pat and Leoni, we are so happy for you guys. See you soon! :) :)

I'll do the countdown :)

Edited by TatTot, 30 December 2012 - 10:21 AM.

TatTotFemalePhilippines2012-12-30 10:23:00