ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesPassed Interview!! =)
Good morning all. Just want to say thanks to everyone for all the valuable tips and information. Im so glad that this part of our journey is over. Now that she passed her interview, is there some kind of seminar that she needs to attend? Also, what should she expect from the package/letter from the embassy aside from her passport and visa?
Thanks again.
humble_pinoyMalePhilippines2010-07-01 10:00:00
PhilippinesFOR PINAY FIANCEES
How did you meet him?
Why do you want to go tthe U.S?
When is his birthday?
Yan lang mga tinanong.
humble_pinoyMalePhilippines2010-07-25 10:54:00
PhilippinesFOR PINAY FIANCEES
Gud pm po. Try posting here Philippines section ng VJ http://www.visajourn...29-philippines/ jan marami cgurado makakatulong sau. As for the interview, madali lang daw sabi fiance ko. Ganyan din sya nuon halos nerbyosin sya. Bsta cguraduhin mo kumpleto ka ng lahat ng requirements and paperwork you should be ok. Sabi nya 3 tanong lang daw tinanaung at tinignan lang mga pix namin. She had her interview early this month lang. Good luck sau!
humble_pinoyMalePhilippines2010-07-25 10:43:00
Philippinesoctober 2 filler
QUOTE (chrislove @ Jan 25 2009, 10:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi im here again who is october filler... failed from vsc....... is there asny october filler done approve here.....


chrislove, you might want to check out the October 08 VSC filers forum:

http://www.visajourn...howtopic=155783

And yes, you are technically a October filer since it goes by NOA2 date. Good luck!
CacerezFemaleGuatemala2009-02-09 00:53:00
Philippinesoctober 2 filler
We received our NOA1 dated October 29. Really hoping to get the NOA2 sometime in March or April! Is there a forum/topic chain for October Filers?
CacerezFemaleGuatemala2009-01-19 11:34:00
PhilippinesINTERVIEW APPROVED!!!!!!!!
Congrats! kicking.gif
CacerezFemaleGuatemala2009-02-24 06:38:00
PhilippinesWhat's up filipinas??? No self respect??
QUOTE (Mariel_Esteban @ Apr 5 2009, 08:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (mike and hermosa @ Apr 5 2009, 07:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,
I don't mean bad when I say this so don't all jump on me.....but why do most filipinas always ask questions like this? It makes them sound like they just were searching for an American victim to pounce on!! When you talk about "looking for a certain race" in makes you sound like gold diggers!! So many filipina post like this and it makes them all sound the same!!! Hard to respect this style. Thats maybe why there are SO many filipina girls married to their "grandpa". You know the ones you see here that are so young and pretty looking with some old fat white guy? WTH! Funny, I live in manilla for over 5 years and almost never saw filipina girls with older filipino guys....but let a fat white guy walk down the street and he was like fresh meat in the jail......I guess he just looked like a big DOLLAR sign!! Here's a hint, filipinas.......clean up your image by having some self respect!!



Well,I am a Pure-blooded Filipina....reading your post hurts me BUT then again, I respect you..you have every right to say what you feel.."Freedom of Speech" as they say. Been in Pinas all my life, so yes, i saw a lot of pinays who are married to as what you call their "grandpa" and its not really good to see (physically together)

I was with my husband who's a USC (half pinoy/half american) and here's his initial reaction when we saw couples where the guy is really old for the girl (go at the back of Mall of Asia, they call it break waters, there are a lot of couples there...FYI): "eeewwww.....can she take making lovey dovey to him? or maybe she just needs his money coz he will die soon?" I didnt get mad when he said that...that is his reaction and that's how he sees it.

Here's the deal sweetie....I know it will be hard for us to clean up our image with you Americans and I dont know if we ever will....but I guess whatever their motives are we dont have any business to it...whether for money or Love...we really dont care.

I married my husband because of LOVE and I love him to death. How about you? is it Love too? well...whatever it is..its their prerogative! lets just live our life and dont mind them.....okay? good.gif PEACE

QUOTE (mike and hermosa @ Apr 5 2009, 07:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (tallcoolone @ Apr 5 2009, 08:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (mike and hermosa @ Apr 5 2009, 07:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,
I don't mean bad when I say this so don't all jump on me.....but why do most filipinas always ask questions like this? It makes them sound like they just were searching for an American victim to pounce on!! When you talk about "looking for a certain race" in makes you sound like gold diggers!! So many filipina post like this and it makes them all sound the same!!! Hard to respect this style. Thats maybe why there are SO many filipina girls married to their "grandpa". You know the ones you see here that are so young and pretty looking with some old fat white guy? WTH! Funny, I live in manilla for over 5 years and almost never saw filipina girls with older filipino guys....but let a fat white guy walk down the street and he was like fresh meat in the jail......I guess he just looked like a big DOLLAR sign!! Here's a hint, filipinas.......clean up your image by having some self respect!!


I concur

good.gif

Finally someone else see's this!! Well everyone always "see's" this, but too busy trying to be nice and just don't want to say it!! Sorry, sad, but true. Not all are like this......but seems to be very common. There are some good ones, like my fiancee, but many are giving them all a very bad name!



Trying too be nice??? on which part of it you where nice? whistling.gif


She wasn't saying the OP was being nice, rather that other people are being nice by not saying it. The OP was just stating his observations...which MANY have observed and thought the exact same thing. I mean give me a break, there are Philipina catalogs, a website which many have met on VJ originally met through that is specifically for meeting Philipinas - what does that say?
CacerezFemaleGuatemala2009-04-05 09:53:00
PhilippinesTo Those Who Are Married, Not Married & Soon To Be Married
I liked that! Thanks for sharing star_smile.gif
CacerezFemaleGuatemala2009-04-06 05:57:00
PhilippinesRight Degree...Wrong Job!

Degree/University: BA in Spanish Language, minors in Secondary Education and Mathematics, Lynchburg College '06
Recent Job: Spanish Teacher
Reason: It's exactly what I want to do, other than eventually getting into translating

CacerezFemaleGuatemala2009-04-07 21:43:00
PhilippinesCan I go through the same Customs line as my wife?
We were allowed to go through the US citizens/permanent residents line together, even though I was only holding a K1 visa. We were also allowed to stay together at the secondary inspection. Just ask the immigration officers politely, that's what we did. They were very nice to us (POE Washington Dulles).

Good luck and all the best! good.gif


mnietoMaleGermany2009-01-19 19:40:00
Philippinesgot my visa today..
QUOTE (Bill_dianne @ Feb 9 2009, 11:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi to all pinays here (and the man of their life).. just got my visa today. kicking.gif have a problem though.. my middle name is included in my first name on my visa summary.

I.E.: Surname: Dela Cruz
First Name: Maria Ramos

is this ok? r all your visa summary like this? blink.gif

thanks to yall... cool.gif

its ok.

johndeckaMaleThailand2009-02-09 11:30:00
PhilippinesG325A File number vs Alien Registration number...
QUOTE (Eros_the_Plumber @ Feb 22 2009, 03:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am a little bit confused on some answers I read on VJ....


Got an RFE and i have to re-submit G325-A for myself....the Petitioner.


I now have a file number which was pre-filled in the form they sent me to fill....that is not a problem

But at the BOTTOM of the form they ask for ALIEN Registration number?

I am bit confused....

Since I am a citizen now.....and no longer have a green card... should i write NONE?


As with all government forms....confusion rein..


LOOK AT UR Naturalization Certificate.
There 's A# there.

That 's ur A #. write that down.
johndeckaMaleThailand2009-02-22 15:45:00
Philippinesarrival procedure POE
QUOTE (mrscruz @ Mar 1 2009, 10:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi, It will be my first time to fly to states. Can you tell me what to do upon arrival (step by step pls) and what to expect. Thank you.


1st u get off the plane:)
2. R u coming here for visiting or to live?
there are two line at the custom. One for the USC/Resident and other for Vistors.
So u choose the Line. If u r immigrant, then go to USC/Resident Line.
3. Custom Officer will ask u questions/u show him Documents.
4. Get ur luggage , U r out
johndeckaMaleThailand2009-03-01 10:23:00
PhilippinesSponsor at the interview question.
QUOTE (rockhouse @ Mar 2 2009, 01:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was just curious whether or not i would be included in any part of the interview if i accompany my fiancee.
I was also curious as to what would be appropriate to wear to it.
Any first-hand info is appreciated.
Thanks.

Co will be interview her.
U can wear casual clothes.
johndeckaMaleThailand2009-03-02 13:19:00
PhilippinesApril Medicals
QUOTE (MMW @ Mar 4 2009, 01:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all,
My wife will be doing her Medical the first week of April and I was wondering if anyone else is planning this time frame also?

My wife will be doing this sat.
better to get over with it soon as possible.
johndeckaMaleThailand2009-03-04 13:36:00
Philippinesinterview done...help im worried and confused
QUOTE (ishom @ Mar 6 2009, 05:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi to All......Thank you Lord that our interview was over.... Well i need your opinion if we(me and daughter) are approved.....The consul told me that all my documents or papers are okey but our medical was still not there. The releasing gave me white slip with check on passport and medical.....I asked the consul if we are approved and she told me that "all your papers are okey will just wait for your medical". Im just confused coz i took my medical last feb 18-19 and st. lukes told me that it was picked up feb. 20.. And i called embassy and told me that maybe its now in embassy but they still not able to input it in on their system. I faxed the immigrant section to check on my medical coz im worried that it might got lost......Do you think we are approved? And our medical was not lost? Pls. i nedd your prayers and opinion......thanks a lot

ITs Not LOst.
U'll GET APPROVED n WILL GET VISA:)

johndeckaMaleThailand2009-03-06 17:53:00
Philippinesmedical done but...
QUOTE (GloriaLuvsMoto2 @ Mar 7 2009, 08:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey Vj family! i was wondering what will happen to our petition (k1/k2) were done with our medical and i had the vaccines shot that i believe to be the sign that i passed with no further problems.. but the thing results cannot be released yet bec my daughter was subjected to Tb skin test and were hoping to get a negative result. As of now, she got a reaction to it and have a red bump on her arm. but im still hoping that the doctor would call it negative. Iam so stressed and been crying since bec i love my daughter so much and i wouldnt want to leave her behind but i feel sometimes that were running out of time bec my fiance will be deployed soon thats why were trying to beat the time. I dont know what to do as i feel so restless about our situation. Would this really be a reason to hold us back together? I understood not unless all is cleared with medical no interview will be made. or if shell be found to have inactive TB will my daughter be allowed to fly out of the country? pls help me. i need more info that could somehow make me calm abit. Cant stop crying im too worried. Pls help us pray that well make it out of this. God bless you all.


Not to worry so mcuh. She will get vaccine and she will be taking INH n she will be fine.

here's the link u can read abt it.

http://www.mckinley....nformation.html


johndeckaMaleThailand2009-03-07 22:08:00
PhilippinesMedical Exam
QUOTE (abbynorm1 @ Mar 10 2009, 09:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My medical exam is fast approaching but I have cough and cold now...Is it ok if I will have my medical exam even though I have cough and cold? Your reply is very much appreciated... Thank you and God bless us all...


YES,It is ok.
johndeckaMaleThailand2009-03-10 21:34:00
Philippinesfeb case complete NVC
QUOTE (MMW @ Feb 26 2009, 01:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone, Just wanted to start this thread to get an idea of where we all are as far as April interviews and Feb. case completes. Post here if you got a case complete from NVC in February and also update when you receive the interview date. My wife's case was completed on Feb. 26th.

Congratulation.
Will have to wait til 2nd week of march to find out whether the interviews(CR/IR) will b scheduled for the month of April.

Wish u'll get it.
Good luck.
johndeckaMaleThailand2009-02-26 13:54:00
Philippineswill it be ok for a k1 visa to stop in an asian country?
QUOTE (Dylan&Douglas @ Mar 24 2009, 08:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i am looking for flights now going to the US,... there are some airlines that stops in asian countries like Japan, HK, etc...is it ok?thanks!

YES it's ok.
johndeckaMaleThailand2009-03-24 07:14:00
PhilippinesSending money to the Philippines
"I am trying to send a large ($1-3k) at a time. About to start building a house over there for about $10k which might take 3-4 months to build. I assume all this paperwork stuff is ways for the government to find more ways to tax me or something, dunno. Banks and websites getting real paranoid with large amounts of cash. Just same, its not like I'm trying to transfer $100k or anything."


U filed for K-1?
Just for some advice. Do u plan to live in Philippine? or ur building house for ur gf / her parents?
If u have plan to build the house there, ITS BETTER FOR U tO BE THERE IN PERSON TO SEE and Check MAke Sure
It's being Built.

JUST think abt ith Before u just trying to send money.
if u must , u should bring bring the TRAVELLER"S CHEQUE to philippine in person.

That way u it could get there once and u know the plan, and could talk to the ppl who will build the house.





johndeckaMaleThailand2009-03-20 08:52:00
PhilippinesNVC LETTER
It usually leave abt 4-5 days later after they said have have ffd it the embassy.
So not to worry.
It also have happened to me.
johndeckaMaleThailand2009-03-27 20:07:00
PhilippinesWithdrawal of Application
"In my fiancées case she committed no violation of the law but because of her kind and gentle nature she was talked into admitting to a crime she did not commit"

What was that she admitted things she didnt do?
Did she received any paper from from CO/embassy?

This is the 1time hearing by Fiancees getting railroaded at the embassy by COs.


"I have been doing a lot of research on this subject and I have found some interesting case law on the subject"

Tell us abt whatwhat u found.
johndeckaMaleThailand2009-03-21 06:27:00
Philippinescheapest ways to ship personal effects
QUOTE (ryandgracey @ Mar 28 2009, 07:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We shipped two balikbayan boxes of our personal belongings to my husband in OH March 7th thru Manila Forwarders. Boxes reached CA (where their port is) about 10 days later. There was a problem with with US Customs bec my husband's signature not matching the one on his passport which created a 2 week delay. He called their office yesterday and he was told that customs has released the boxes and will be at his doorstep within the week, hopefully. There is an additonal fee if boxes are to be delivered outside of L.A. I think I paid a little over $200 for each 70-lb box.

You are the spouse of a K3 visa holder so that, provided you ahve been in the Philippines within the past year, you may have her stuff shipped to there. She cannot ship on her own as she is a non-immigrant spouse and she will be needing a SSN for the Supplementary Customs Declaration. Oh...and this is a One-time privelege only for USC's and legal permanent residents. I found it cheaper than fedex or dhl or even Johnny Air Cargo. Unfortunately, there isn't much companies shipping out to the US. Is more expensive too, than it is to ship from the US to here.



One thing to consider is shipping some things via the old fashioned Post office. Details will vary by originating country, but I have sent items this way from Japan (where I lived for over a year) and two large boxes cost about $150. Make sure you send it via "Sea" or whatever they call their slowest most economical way. It can take up to two months, but generally will arrive in < 1 month for most countries. Send the heavy stuff you don't *need* right away, books, out of season clothes, etc. And definitely take what you can on the airline. Whenever we finally get my sweetie's visa, I am going to fly and travel with her here, and will use my baggage allowance as needed (I can travel for two weeks on about 25lbs of checked luggage).

dave
Dave & JennyMalePhilippines2009-03-28 09:21:00
PhilippinesDone with the interview
Hello!! I am exited for you..you are a very nice person..so you deserve to be happy..best of luck..and you will be with your husband on valentine's day!!wow..how romantic..I wish I could be with my husband on v-day..but It won't happen because he will still have an interview by feb. and we are still waiting for it..fortunately this feb.
hey..please pray for me..you have been a big help too..I hope you still help those who needs assistance..
take good care..and welcome here in the U.S. we need more people like you.. please pray for me and my husband who is still in the philippines..
hey, don't forget to update me when you will have kids..I will too..I am exited..
wish you a safe flight.. god bless and stay as nice as you are..


-your fren at vj.
diana




QUOTE (ynatots @ Jan 22 2009, 04:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes, I'm done with the interview today and the fun part is, I passed! My appointment was at 830 am but I was interviewed by the consul officer at around 915 am already. I brought a laptop bag with all the evidences in it. I thought they will still be asking for the I-864 and the tax forms. But they didn't since my husband already submitted it to NVC. I think I overdid the preparation for the interview. But it's okay. At least I can now relax and just book for my flight to California. The questions asked by both the pre-screener (pinoy) and the CO were almost similar.

- who is the petitioner?
- how old is the petitioner? how old are you?
- when did you meet?
- what's the work of the petitioner?
- who is the co-sponsor?
- how often does your husband visit you?
- when was the last time you saw him?
- have you been to the US before?

I almost forgot, I was asked to submit the CENOMAR, pictures, letters, emails, phone bills by the pre-screener. She did not really scrutinize the evidences. I think as long as you have them, you're good to go. They did not return the CENOMAR. Now my question is do i have to get another CENOMAR from NSO for the CFO seminar? or will the photocopy suffice?

They are now in transition phase of using Air 21 as their official courier. Delbros will be ending their services for the US embassy by the end of the month (as what the guy from Air 21 told me). So i'm just waiting for my passport and i am in the process of booking for a flight...going to try to be with my hubby on Vday. hehehe.

Thank you guys for everything. For making me feel that I am not alone in this obstacle. I thought that I am the only one experiencing the hardships of a long distance relationship until I got to know this forum. It will be my pleasure to help those who will be undergoing the same process that I underwent. I think that's the best way i can repay those who enlightened me in this forum. Congratulations to all those who passed the interview and good luck on our new lives with our spouses in the US.


edmagenta5Not TellingPhilippines2009-01-26 15:31:00
PhilippinesBringing my wife over
hello fellow american! don't worry I am sure everything will be okey and you will get your wife here in the U.S. I know the economy is hard and without our love ones not around makes it more seem like a hell..but I am sure god is good..I wish I didn't get it get through me.After I graduated, I got a full-time and a part-time job when I got back to the U.S.... but the job was not what I dreamed of not my line of work..i kept on thinking I didn't become an engineer to just work in this crappy job..and the economy is hard..my husband is not with me..I can't eat and sleep...ugh, I shouldn't have thought of that too much...I lost my full-time job this january but I still have the part-time job ongoing so I am thankful for that..I admit I wasn't doing my best, I was so immovable, I compulsively obsess about thinking bad thoughts and I admit of being depress because my husband was not around..and it is hard because he is my inspiration..don't worry,..everything will be okey... I learned, I will not let this get through me again..I will find another full-time job and my husband will be here this march hopefully...I wish you the best..stay strong!!!! your wife and child is depending on you..... be strong!!!



QUOTE (martinbr @ Jan 26 2009, 08:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone, I haven't been here for around 5 months due to an illness. But now that i have recovered from this, I want to continue to get my wife and her child over here to be with me. But I have to wait until I get a buyout from my job that is coming to a end in June, 09.

I am worried about bringing my wife over because of uncertainty of my financial situation. I have enough money to get here over here but I don't know if I am going to be working or in the unemployment line with so many other people that are out of work here.l

But with this buyout that I am getting from my job, it might be the only time for a long, long time that i would be able to pay for everything that needs to be paid to get my new family here.

Some people say I should just get her here and things will work out and that Filipinos are resilient and find some way to make it work wherever they are. There are a lot of Filipinos where I live in the S.F. bay area so maybe that would make things easier for here.

My only other option would be to just take a trip over there after my job ends and spend some time with her and try to bring her over here when things get better. I am just afraid it's going to turn into a big disaster if I don't have enough money to take care of them.

I miss my wife so much. It's going on two years since i have seen her and she really wants me to get things going here. I know she isn't going to wait forever although she said she would.

thanks,
martinbr


IR-1 / CR-1 Visa
Event Date
Service Center : California Service Center
Consulate : Manilla, Philipines
Marriage : 2007-11-19
I-130 Sent : 2008-03-07
I-130 NOA1 : 2008-03-17
I-130 Approved : 2008-06-16
NVC Received : 2008-06-30
Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2008-07-02
Pay I-864 Bill
Receive I-864 Package :
Return Completed I-864 :
Return Completed DS-3032 :
Receive IV Bill :
Pay IV Bill :
Receive Instruction Package :
Case Completed at NVC :
NVC Left :
Consulate Received :
Packet 3 Received :
Packet 3 Sent :
Packet 4 Received :
Interview Date :
Visa Received :
US Entry :
Comments :
Processing
Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 91 days from your NOA1 date.


edmagenta5Not TellingPhilippines2009-01-26 17:04:00
PhilippinesCalliing US Embassy
hi,

I am just wondering what other additional document you had to submit to the USEM in manila? maybe that is why they kept u waiting..




QUOTE (mommy&helena @ Feb 12 2009, 11:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi guys, i called the USE to inquire about our visa status and was able to get through. Grace told me that calls from the US are being prioritized. For local callers, she asked me to call another number, 191... something but i guess it's a paid call. She was nice though. The waiting is so stressful. I hope I receive our visa soon. crying.gif


edmagenta5Not TellingPhilippines2009-02-12 23:19:00
PhilippinesCR1/IR1 Anyone Got their Interview Letter yet?
My husband's interview is in March4. and it is 2weeks and 4days from now..we still haven't gotten the interview letter that he needs to show for medical and interview..I know he has to take his medical 2-3weeks b4 the interview date..I hope we get it within next week..we are still waiting for it???? anyone got theirs from nvc?
edmagenta5Not TellingPhilippines2009-02-13 12:19:00
PhilippinesHaven't receive the USEM letter
hi,

just wondering,. what if you didn't get a confirmation e-mail or hardcopy of interview letter at all? can my husband use the NOA2?
Thanks!



edmagenta5Not TellingPhilippines2009-02-17 20:53:00
PhilippinesJust Finished My Husband's Interview at USEM (CR1/IR1) but....
hi,sure i believe in sharing..i wish all good luck on their interview..

he had to submit another NBI because there are lots of people with the same full name as him...he had to submit another with a different spelling as his middle name but same full name... He had to resubmit I-864 with original signatures meaning ballpen penmanship no xerox...that is what i am thinking why because it is already at nvc.. we had come through the Tax season, how unfortunate..


but everything will b ok when he submits those docus at USEM hopefully he will b issued a visa..
Good luck on your interview..God bless..






QUOTE (Yogurt @ Mar 5 2009, 07:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (dhumanmagenta5 @ Mar 4 2009, 06:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My husband just finished his interview yesterday march 4th.. at the USEM..person asked him the regular interview questions..Then, they told him to come back, They gave him FORMS TO FILL-UP. He has to submit another NBI CLEARANCE with a different spelled Middle name same as his name, and Submitt another AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT I-864..and they told him to go to Window 17 n 24 when he gets back to USEM...

I already sent him the new I-864(Affidavit of Support) and he will receive it next week.
He will be getting another of NBI CLEARANCE next week also..

Did anyone experience this on their interview?
I am just wondering what will happen next?
Do I have to sched another interview for him?


Any advice:(


Hi, Is his nbi has mispelled name? let us know why they want new nbi.
Did you meet the poverty guideline? Why do they want new I-864. What income tax return you submitted. Your experienced help others here. Thanks for sharing and good luck on your visa. Just pass what they want and you should be getting yoru visa soon after submission.


edmagenta5Not TellingPhilippines2009-03-05 19:09:00
PhilippinesJust Finished My Husband's Interview at USEM (CR1/IR1) but....
HI..I am sorry to know that you had to take a sputum test and cancel your original and wait for 2months..but don't worry, I know, huh..wish the day goes by faster though..so hard to wait..
Its best if he sends you all the necessary documents.. yup, you have to show recent pay stubs as well as affidavit
of support.. good luck n god bless





QUOTE (adiiann @ Mar 5 2009, 08:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just wanna know... why he needs to submit again new I-184?

Supposed to be I should have my interview on March 18, but canceled because of sputum test. Anyway, I just finish it and will wait for 2 months. I am worried that I might need new affidavit of support because my fiance send it to me around end of January. Anyway, I will also show his recent pay stubs on the interview.


edmagenta5Not TellingPhilippines2009-03-05 19:00:00
PhilippinesJust Finished My Husband's Interview at USEM (CR1/IR1) but....
Thank you..I hope it works out well,.he said he filled up a form for Air-21 already but he has to pay during the time he receives his visa..
wow,.I was thinking worst,..thanks for the comfort.. This is not bad after all..



QUOTE (MJ3lasvegas @ Mar 4 2009, 07:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
no, there isnt any need to reschedule an interview for your hubby.
if the consul just asked him to furnish new set of documents, he just have to come back to USEM once he gets them all and submit it directly to the specified windows (i think its 17 coz this was where i submitted a document they asked from me).

no worries, he just needs to bring back the documents once he has it.
just make sure he labels it well and tell the person-in-charge his case number so it wont get mixed up with other documents they have in there that are still stack in piles! hahaha..

good luck to you guys :-)


edmagenta5Not TellingPhilippines2009-03-04 18:51:00
PhilippinesJust Finished My Husband's Interview at USEM (CR1/IR1) but....
My husband just finished his interview yesterday march 4th.. at the USEM..person asked him the regular interview questions..Then, they told him to come back, They gave him FORMS TO FILL-UP. He has to submit another NBI CLEARANCE with a different spelled Middle name same as his name, and Submitt another AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT I-864..and they told him to go to Window 17 n 24 when he gets back to USEM...

I already sent him the new I-864(Affidavit of Support) and he will receive it next week.
He will be getting another of NBI CLEARANCE next week also..

Did anyone experience this on their interview?
I am just wondering what will happen next?
Do I have to sched another interview for him?


Any advice:(
edmagenta5Not TellingPhilippines2009-03-04 17:51:00
Philippinesfreak out found out something..in NBI
Tell me about it..I've beeeeen sleepless too... huh,..my husband got 221g too and on his checklist of additional docus include the NBI also he has to submit to USEM... they want his full name but different middle name spelling....This is crazy you know..I thought it doesn't make sense at all... but he will b receiving his NBI on March17 pa.. hay,..
Good luck..I hope you get all your NBI with different names relating to your name spelling..

God Bless;)






QUOTE (belovedbyme @ Mar 5 2009, 12:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I can't sleep at all. Im worried of my NBI clearance I submitted last week . It required me to submit it using my ex hubby family name ..

example: GRACE Bastatas MANDULOG( single), my ex family name MERCADO. The consul put there in 221g aka GRACE M. MERCADO.Now, I check again my NBI tonight I have seen something..it is written as

AKA: MANDULOG DE MERCADO GRACE y BASTATAS

Should it be MERCADO GRACE MANDULOG right? I asked the NBI employee in MANILA and in our city to verify it but he said it is ok.My last NBI I submitted in my interview was MANDULOG GRACE y BASTATAS.

Please enlighten my mind on this thing. I am so worried now. Do I have to get another NBI in my area ????I plan to fly back to Manila to submit it again in USEM since I made photocopies of the forms (221g) and the blue forms I filled up last time.

Thank you VJ family for any information you can share.


edmagenta5Not TellingPhilippines2009-03-05 21:07:00
PhilippinesMy USEM Immigrant Visa Interview Experience
woow..congratulations!!! on your interview even when your husband was laid off you were still approved..god is good.. please pray for us..my husband got his interview and has to go back to USEM to submit additional requirements.... They want my I-864 with original signatures as well as for the co-sponsors. hum, this was sent to NVC..I know they are looking for the 2008 Income tax returns..>>>>he was also asked to submit an NBI with different spelling of his middle name even though everything on his NBI was spelled right..hum...>>>>
they said when he submits these additional docus everything will b ok..
Please pray for us..you are very lucky!!!!













QUOTE (neenuh @ Mar 5 2009, 12:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello, everyone! I posted this earlier in the US Embassy and Consulate General Discussion, but I think it's more appropriate to post this here. I'm hoping someone deletes that other post...

Anyway, after some 500 and so days, my son and I finally got approved with our immgrant visas, and I couldn't be happier!
Here's pretty much everything that happened earlier during our interview:

5:30 am - My husband, my son and I arrived at the USEM. We were scheduled at 6:30am. There were probably about 20 or so people ahead of us who were already queud in the waiting area when we finally went through the security guard who had to verify our appointment in his list.

6:00am - The USEM employees began allowing people to enter the building. We went through the routinary inspection, walked to the immigration visa unit and were told to sit and wait to get our ticket number.

7:00am - My son and I were called to Window 16 for fingerprint scanning. I was told my son didn't have to go through it, and when I was done, we were told to sit again and wait for our number to be called for the pre-screening

7:30am - We were called to Window 19. I had a male pre-screener. He was really kind and polite. He asked me to fill out some parts in our DS-230 and to sign that portion of the DS-230 Part 2 that was left blank. He asked me if my son was born out of wedlock and if I was ever married to my son's father, and I said no. He asked if I ever submitted a CENMAR and I said no, however I told him I had one with me and he asked for it. He asked me who my husband is, where we met, when we first met, how many times he's visited, when his last visit was. He also asked what my husband did for a living, and I told him he's currently unemployed. He started going through our I-864s and he said it wasn't a problem, since we have a joint sponsor.

While the pre-screener was flipping through the I-864 we sent to the NVC, he asked me who the joint sponsor was and my relationship with them. However, my joint sponsor failed to submit a more recent income tax return. He asked me for some attachments, and I said we don't have any. I told him that we have another joint sponsor, and I then presented everything to him, together with the copies of the 2007 income tax, W2 from 2007, and the form I-864A (since taxes were filed together). He said that my second joint sponsor's documents were sufficient. He also asked if they filled out for my son, and I said yes. He went through them once again, and then told me that my second joint sponsor's stuff was what he was going to file for the final interview instead.

The whole time my son was just standing next to me. The only thing the pre-screener asked my 13 year old son was his birth date.

Finally he asked for our family photos (I gave him about 80 prints!), greeting cards, and some remittance receipts. And then he asked if we have ever been to the United States or if this was the first time for us to travel there. Then he told us to go back to our seats and to wait for the final interview with the consul officer.

8:30am - after one hour of waiting, we were finally called to Window 32 for our final interview with the consul officer. He was this middle-aged, white guy. He was wearing eyeglasses. He greeted me and my son, told us to sit, and asked me to take the oath.

He was pleasant, however, he had a terrible cough. He was coughing non-stop on his head set, and it was really loud! I could tell he was having a hard time, his nose was stuffy and he would cough like every 5-10 seconds. Poor guy. There were moments of silence as he would go through our stuff and type on his computer, and then he would cough again.

So, anyway. He asked the same things the pre-screener asked. Further, he asked about the other jobs my husband had before he became unemployed, why he's unemployed, about my husband's disability, our plans when we get to the United States, and where we plan to stay. He asked how my husband supports us if he's unemployed, and I told him through my husband's SSA payments. He asked if I knew how much he was getting and I told him.

After all that questioning, he went through our photos briefly, and began typing some more stuff on the computer. I was kind of worried because he wasn't saying anything at all. He then returned the photos, greeting cards, and remittance receipts back to me. Finally, with these two huge stamps, he stamped on our stuff and said, "This is it, ma'am. I have approved your visas." And I was like, "Really?! Thank you very much, sir!" He told us to sit again outside and to wait for further instructions for the releasing and paying for the visa delivery fee. He wished me and my son good luck on our move to the United States and with getting employed there.

I think we were in the cubicle for about 30 minutes. I bet we would have been done a lot sooner, but the consul officer's cough kept interrupting us. He had to stop a couple of times with what he was doing because he just couldn't stop coughing! I felt bad for him. And it sounded like he had asthma.

After about ten minutes, we were called to the releasing window. This lady handed me our appoinment letter and stapled two pink slips on them. She told us to pay for our visa delivery fee and to go home and wait. I asked what the pink slip meant, and she said she's not authorized to disclose that kind of information :-P

9:30am - Paid our visa delivery fees, and we were done like a champ!


So, now we wait some more. But at least the difficult part is over. I want to thank everyone here in VJ for all your help, especially to edp333, ryandgracey, and pretty_wahine09. My husband and I couldn't have done it without everyone's input and knowledge.

Btw, goodluck to pretty_wahine09 on your interview later :-)


edmagenta5Not TellingPhilippines2009-03-05 22:16:00
PhilippinesDONE WITH THE INTERVIEW

Congratulations smile.gif you made it.. fren, don't forget to pray for us ha..my husband needs to submit other requirements..Please lord...
I'm so happy for u..happy reunion with your husband...






QUOTE (pretty_wahine09 @ Mar 6 2009, 02:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
God is really good! We're done with the interview. Thanks for all the support and prayers especially to Rose and Corey, Dhumanmagenta, Ishom. Neenuh, jego ryu- ann, Pia, Lovinglyhearts, Koltrone, jonah and everyone on Visa Journey.
Goodluck Rose! Ikaw na nxt good.gif


edmagenta5Not TellingPhilippines2009-03-06 10:18:00
PhilippinesWe passed the interview. Thank god
Wow..congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! smile.gif
edmagenta5Not TellingPhilippines2009-03-09 09:49:00
Philippinesmarch 09,2009 AT 8:30AM
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!! smile.gif pray for us din ha.. my husband has to give additional reqrments 221g. Thanks!! god bless smile.gif




QUOTE (Rose&Corey @ Mar 9 2009, 11:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
march 09,2009 at 8:30am appointment time interview

4:30 leave at house
5:50am arrived at embassy
fall in line at 6:30am i presented my appointment letter and postal ID to the guard and told me to go to GATE 2 bags will be checked then i go to immigrant visa section and
guard asked my time schedule and he told me to sit beside those who have schedule at 8:30am.

7:50am the guard told us to fall in line at the ticket booth.Lady asked my appointment letter and she asked is my passport?and i told her it in st.lukes. and she asked what st.lukes says and i told her they say they will send here at the embassy and she gave me ticket number and AIR21 shipment information slip.My ticket number is 6066 and she told me to wait my number to flashed on the board.i sit and wait for my number.

9:30am my number flashed on the board 6066 window 26 pre-screening

I greeted her my pre-screener is nice she look strick but nice.the she asked my nae, and she asked me if i have chat log,email,and photo's together.then she told me to checked if my address is correct and she told me to signed the ds-230 partII and she asked me:

who is my petitioner?
how we met?and when was that?
when did we meet in person?
when did we married?
when was the last time i saw him?

then she told me to sit and wait for my number to be flashed on the board/name to be called.
after 20 mins y name was called for finger scanning at window 33 after finger scanning the lady told me to sit and wait for my number to flashed on the board for my final interview........

after 25 mins of waiting my number flashed on the board for final interview at window 30.
the lady opened the sliding door she told me to go inside .i saw the guapo consul.he looks angel hehehehe greeted me first he said kumusta po? then i greet him back.and i smiled.he is so nice he always smiling.i feel relax when i saw him smiling.and he told me to sit down and enjoy sitting.then he told me to raised my right hand i will tell the truth and i said yes sir

questions that he asked:

what is your name?
who is your petitioner?
when and how we met?
when was the first time i meet him in person?
when was the last time i saw him?
when is his bday?
what he do for a living?
do u married b4?
do i have children?
is he married b4?
does he have children?how many?
where he lives in us?
how many children we want?
whats my parent say about him?what they think?
when did we get married?
why we decide to get married?
what is y plan when i arrived in the us?

then he look at the computer and he look at y papers,my pictures he said wow ganda scrapbook so cute smile.gif wow.gif then he told me that all my papers are ok and he said i will give you a visa congratulations! welcome to america and enjoy.and i said thank you so much sir he said welcome give me a call hehehe.he told me to wait my name to be called to pay air21.then i sit and wait my name after 5 mins my name was called at i went to window 37 he gave my PINK SLIP! and he told me to pay air21 for visa delivery.then you can go home.

i went to AIR21 BOOTH they gave number to me no.29.they told me to sit and wait my numbers to be called.my number was called after 10 mins i gave the shipment information slip and they told me to double check the info.then finally i paid 215 pesos.then she gave me a receipt,PINK SLIP attached my appointment letter...thats is.GOD IS SO GOOD.!GOD IS GREAT!THANK GOD!

TO ALL WHO ARE WAITING FOR THEY INTERVIEW GOODLUCK AND RELAX EVERYTHING WILL BE FINE!GOD WILL GUIDE US! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


edmagenta5Not TellingPhilippines2009-03-10 09:09:00
PhilippinesAir21 seems to be on top of its game!!!
hi, really, I hope so..after my husband's interview he was given the 221g to submit additional requirements..and he also lives in pangasinan...i sure hope he gets his visa soon when he pass the additional documents next week...Lord help us!!!!....based on your experience... Thanks for your post..it's comforting smile.gif





QUOTE (Mykuls Merry Ann @ Feb 13 2009, 03:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I can honestly say that Air21 is a very good and professional delivery service within the Philippines. We got regular text messages from them letting us know that our visa was on its way. And its only been 6 working days since my fiancee left the USEM knowing our visa would be sent. And she lives up in northern Pangasinan. So that is far from Manila, and its still got there in 6 business days.

Just for some info, we had to go back and provide some extra documents, so we did not get a tracking# but the embassy did tell us that the visa would be there in 5-10 business days, and they were correct. But you dont get a pink slip if you have to come back and return with more documents. That is the only difference.


edmagenta5Not TellingPhilippines2009-03-11 22:07:00
Philippinesheeelp...big problem..
Hi,

I am sorry to hear about this..but it will be alright.. you know,.I was laid off too a couple of months ago..but now I am on my feet again..I got 2JOBS now and my husband's interview went well,.they asked for another I-864..although I got co-sponsors so it doesn't really matter.. as long as she has everything with her on her interview..including your tax return for 2008 and w-2's it will be ok..
Don't let this get into you too much..you have to stand up..look for another job..because you know your wife is depending on you to be strong..
I know how stressful it is.. I sure wish this will be over..Good lUck..



QUOTE (mahal007 @ Mar 10 2009, 03:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
sad.gif i just got laid off today from my job and my fiancees interview is on april 20.
What am i going to do now?Do i need to make a new i-134?if i get a co-sponsor
will they still accept it?do you think the usem will call my work to verify if i still work there?
I dont know what to do right now.i need some advice.


edmagenta5Not TellingPhilippines2009-03-12 11:28:00