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PhilippinesFebruary interviews at US Embassy Manila
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QUOTE (Tim Y @ Dec 14 2007, 09:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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QUOTE (djturbo @ Dec 13 2007, 07:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I WANT A FEBRUARY INTERVIEW!!!!! COME ON NVC GET MY PAPERS MOVING FAST!!! ranting33va.gif


I ALSO WANT A FEBRUARY INTERVIEW!!! ranting33va.gif

Our I-130 and I-129F got approved last Dec. 12, 2007 biggrin.gif ...do you think its possible??? huh.gif



I would guess March



I HOPE YOU ARE VERY WRONG!!!!! headbonk.gif


POSITIVE THINKING! tongue.gif FEBRUARY...FEBRUARY...FEBRUARY...Please, please, please... crying.gif
MariEnMichelleMalePhilippines2007-12-21 01:06:00
PhilippinesFebruary interviews at US Embassy Manila
QUOTE (djturbo @ Dec 13 2007, 07:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I WANT A FEBRUARY INTERVIEW!!!!! COME ON NVC GET MY PAPERS MOVING FAST!!! ranting33va.gif


I ALSO WANT A FEBRUARY INTERVIEW!!! ranting33va.gif

Our I-130 and I-129F got approved last Dec. 12, 2007 biggrin.gif ...do you think its possible??? huh.gif
MariEnMichelleMalePhilippines2007-12-14 03:42:00
PhilippinesWRONG FORM
The DS-157 is the one validated by the bank. They probably do not update the documentation included in the packet...hell, the DS forms in the packet are all expired if you check...so don't forget to use the online forms... wacko.gif

And its much better to read their website for more updated info... good.gif
MariEnMichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-18 04:59:00
PhilippinesGot the PINK SLIP!
Thank you so much for all the support guys! VJ is the best! kicking.gif
MariEnMichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-18 05:01:00
PhilippinesGot the PINK SLIP!
Thanks everyone! You just don't know how lucky we are that we are part of this very big and informative community! kicking.gif

I guess its really a case to case basis with regards to the visa release. Anyways, let's all hope for the best! good.gif
MariEnMichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-12 06:15:00
PhilippinesGot the PINK SLIP!
Hi There Guys,

Very happy day for me and my wife today because WE GOT APPROVED TODAY! kicking.gif WOOHOO! kicking.gif

Anyways, wanted to share you my interview experience...this will be quite a long post so i apologize...

Woke up at around 3:30 AM. Did not get enough slip due to anxiety and tension plus the bad dreams wherein i was denied my visa and there was this trycycle driver from our village trying to stab me with a knife due to unpaid debt... wacko.gif

Took a bath, cooked, ate my breakfast and called up my Tartie 15 minutes before 5 AM. Was picked up by the taxi around 5 AM and breezed past Coastal Rd then Roxas Blvd. and arrived at the Manila Embassy around 5:45 AM (READ: Taxi driver was a speed freak.)

Ignored all the fixers trying to coerce me to get my 2x2 pics and some other documents from them and fell in line outside. Didn't think that one of the fixers would actually be of help when she told me that all applicants with the 6:30 AM interview has already been admitted inside the waiting area. So I proceeded to the waiting area but was asked for my appointment letter and ID by one of the Whackenhut guards (hahaha, now i get it...Whackenhut!) before i was allowed entry. laughing.gif

I was lucky because i was sandwiched by 2 talkative ladies petitioned by their fiancee's which helped me pass the time while i was waiting for the guards to let everybody in. At around 7 AM, we were ushered into the embassy and instructed to follow the BLUE arrows going to the Immigrant Visa Unit. However, i was surprised that i was not told by one of the guards to drink from the bottled water i brought during the X-ray. Heck, they just gave me my bag and did not seem to see that i had a liter of water and some crackers in my knapsack...talk about security huh?

Went in..sat at one of the blue chairs and waited for our turn to fall in line at the ticket booth. Got to the ticket booth like 30 minutes after and i was number 7040. Tip: Arrange your DS forms in this order - DS-156, DS-157, DS-156 and DS-157. It'll be easier for them to fix and provide you with a number.

After another 30 minutes, i was called up to do Fingerscanning. Just listen and your name will be called.

After another 30 minutes or so, my number flashed on the screen and i was instructed to go to Window 26 for pre-screening. The pre-screener was a chubby Filipina who spoke fluid Filipino (hahahaha! get it?) and asked who i was , how old i am and who petitioned me. She asked for my Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate and NBI. She then asked me another set of questions: Where did i meet my wife? When did she arrive in the U.S.? Where we already dating when she got to the U.S.? When was the last time i went to the states? What was the purpose of my visit there? When was the last time me and my wife see each other? Then she asked me for 5 pictures, 5 letters, the Affidavit of Support and latest W-2. I took my seat back and waited for my number to be called again for the actual consul interview.

Again, after 30 minutes, i saw my number flash right above room 30 for the consul interview. I went in, greeted the consul Good Morning but he, in his good ole jolly nature, ignored me haha! I sat down and calmed myself. As far as i can remember, he asked the same questions as what the pre-screener asked. He even got one of my wife's cards, opened it up and asked whose name was written below the letter. He also asked me i was married previously, do i have kids, if my wife was previously married and if she does have kids and answered a big NO to all of them. After that, he smiled and told me i am APPROVED. However, i noticed that an "approved" sign was already stamped to my papers while the interview was on-going. The interview was quite short around 5 mins i guess.

Bit of a bad news though: my request for visa pickup was denied - the consul saying that they are now being strict about that. I also asked when i will be able to get my visa and he said that they do not have a time frame on that. Anyways is that normal? Did you encounter the same response?

After the interview, i was told to wait for my name to be called outside. After 15 minutes, i heard my name and proceeded to window 39 for release. I was given the pink slip and was told to pay the delivery fee at the delbros booth. At the delbros booth, i was asked to fill up the delivery sheet and paid the visa delivery fee of 250 Php.

I was home sweet home after an hour of bus ride. Hah! The sweet taste of success still in my lips... kicking.gif

Anyways, under normal circumstances (no AR, no document verification problem - I'm sure of this!), how long does it take for the visa to arrive?

Thanks and congrats also to those who got approved today! kicking.gif good.gif kicking.gif
MariEnMichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-11 23:44:00
Philippinesreceived my visa today!
Congratulations! kicking.gif good.gif kicking.gif
MariEnMichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-18 04:52:00
PhilippinesK - 1 Visa
QUOTE (YMR @ Mar 19 2008, 05:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Mountain Man @ Mar 18 2008, 05:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello Everyone ! I am seeking information that will help me before I go to see my fiance . I will be filing for the K - 1 Fiance Visa . I will be meeting my future bride in May 2008 and filing paperwork as soon as I return . My question is this : What information should I take to her when I go to Cebu so I do not have to be mailing her anything . I would rather deliver her that in person so there is no mistakes .
Good Luck to everyone and thanks in advance for your help . Terry



Download the G-325 and I-129F forms and you will see what you need to bring from there.

Maybe she can requests the birth certificate and get the divorce decree if she had been married before. If she has kids to get the birth certificate too. Also, she can contact a translator for translating the documents mentioned before.

Be sure to take a pictures of you too together and keep all receipts of the places that you both visit. Good Luck.


Correct! kicking.gif
MariEnMichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-18 18:39:00
PhilippinesUS embassy Manila, interview apparel
Business attire will do...like slacks and blouse. yes.gif
MariEnMichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-15 19:18:00
PhilippinesHiring a laywer for K1
I don't think hiring a lawyer would work since there is no expedite process for family-based immigration. Just read the guides here and you'll be fine. Most of the VJers managed to finish the immigration process on their own and everything posted here is first-hand experience... good.gif
MariEnMichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-18 10:52:00
PhilippinesRepeated XRAY 2x on Medical DAY1
QUOTE (george and aaiz @ Mar 18 2008, 10:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
guys! i just passed my medical exam today! wuhooo! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
just when I thought I'll have delays because of repeated xrays the first day.. all turned out well. God is always good! and thank you thank you all for your prayers yes.gif whew! what a relief!

you guys are right! "Lola" was right.. hmmm I also guessed that the tech there is quite unexperienced. it was a bad shot. and geesh, the lady tech is grumpy! mad.gif on my 2nd xray, she asked me to lean back and she pushed me! she almost knocked my chin when she intructed me to chin up! blink.gif i just let it passed. Im too scared to complain heehee tongue.gif

so anyways, ill be posting my medical experience soonish.. for the meantime, ill have to rest. I'm having fevers and feeling a little weak coz of immunization shots dead.gif dead.gif dead.gif


Told yah! good.gif Congratulations and good luck on your upcoming interview! good.gif
MariEnMichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-18 10:58:00
PhilippinesRepeated XRAY 2x on Medical DAY1
Hi There!

I had my x-ray repeated 3 times during my medical but if they let you proceed to the next medical testing (which i think should be physical examination and vital signs) after taking your 2nd x-ray then you should be fine. I had the scare of my life too during that time considering that i dont smoke and drink.

You'll know on the second day if you require additional testing...if not, then you'll proceed with taking your shots and from there it will be smooth sailing.... good.gif

don't fret...everything will turn out fine! kicking.gif
MariEnMichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-17 19:53:00
PhilippinesThanks everyone
QUOTE (eviee567 @ Mar 19 2008, 12:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hallelujah, praise the Lord!!!!!!!!!! I give all credit to Father God who has made this possible. My fiancee shall finally join me. He had his interview on March 12th and was approved!!!!!!!!!!!! He picked up his visa today (March 18th). Afterwards, he went and purchased his ticket and will be with me by end of week. Thank u Jesus, it's been a long rough journey, but this portion is over!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. We can face the rest now together!!!!!! From start to this present time, God has orchestrated and navigated everything. Father, how can i ever thank u for ur goodness towards us. Well, i will praise u all my days for i.........am........forever.......grateful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!l kicking.gif

Before i forget, i want to thank everyone that helped me on visajourney, I appreciate your prayers, friendship and support during these long months of waiting. May u experienced the same joy i'm feeling right now. Again, thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif

eviee56 star_smile.gif


Congratulations! kicking.gif
MariEnMichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-19 02:58:00
PhilippinesSeptember Fillers (VSC) I got my TODAY (NOA2)
Congratulations! good.gif
MariEnMichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-18 18:42:00
PhilippinesReceived our Visa Tuesday, March 18!
Congratulations!!! kicking.gif
MariEnMichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-19 02:56:00
PhilippinesVisa on hand!
QUOTE (nikmia @ Mar 19 2008, 07:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MariEnMichelle @ Mar 18 2008, 05:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Guys...got my visa today! Yipee! Will fly tomorrow to LAX and be with my wife at last! I'm so so happy! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


Congrats Mari! So glad to hear we got our visa same day!Have a safe trip & we wish you best in life with your wife. God bless! good.gif


Thank you thank you! kicking.gif
MariEnMichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-18 18:36:00
PhilippinesVisa on hand!
Guys...got my visa today! Yipee! Will fly tomorrow to LAX and be with my wife at last! I'm so so happy! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
MariEnMichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-18 04:54:00
PhilippinesAPPROVED!!!
congratulations! kicking.gif
MariEnMichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-16 23:38:00
Philippinesgot my visa!!!
Congratulations! If you're at Paranaque den mine will come soon...im from las pinas e... kicking.gif
MariEnMichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-17 19:40:00
Philippinesis NBI personal copy a VALID ID and can be used to enter the USE for my interview date?
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QUOTE (MariEnMichelle @ Mar 18 2008, 04:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
All correct answers!!! good.gif

congrats marienmichelle and happy trip. wish u best on the next journey!!! Godlbless. thanks sa mga advice. ingats kicking.gif


Thanks! no problem! good.gif
MariEnMichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-18 11:01:00
Philippinesis NBI personal copy a VALID ID and can be used to enter the USE for my interview date?
All correct answers!!! good.gif
MariEnMichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-18 04:56:00
PhilippinesOur March 13th, 2008 Interview Experience
Congratulations! Thanks for sharing! kicking.gif kicking.gif good.gif
MariEnMichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-16 05:49:00
PhilippinesFLIGHT SCHEDULE MARCH 20
close...march 19...hahaha! kicking.gif
MariEnMichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-16 08:04:00
PhilippinesInconsistency somewhere?
But you'll be surprised if you go to Baguio and rode a taxi there, the drivers will give you the exact change after paying the fare. Very uncommon say as compared to other urban areas in the Philippines...

As they say, ONLI IN DA PHILIPPINES... wacko.gif
MariEnMichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-14 03:14:00
PhilippinesPhilippines apllicant pls I need your help
light green for travel purpose
yellow for employment
MariEnMichelleMalePhilippines2008-02-23 22:01:00
PhilippinesMedical Questions
QUOTE (Stephen1 @ Mar 19 2008, 01:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just got my interview date and now have a few questions about the medical.

1. They told me it should be in Manila not Cebu but I didnt understand if they advise against Cebu or its just not allowed at all.
2. I was also told to make the medical be one week before the interview and no longer than 2 weeks, but ive heard of people doing early medicals. If possible I would like to do an early medical because if they do a culture test for TB it takes up to 6 weeks to get the results which would mean I would miss my interview. Which leads to my third question
3. Under what circumstances would they do a sputum test of that kind. I ask cause my fiance had pnumonia before and may show scars on her xray do that. Also im concerned that when she was about 11 her brother got TB. Although she never got sick, TB usually comes in its latent form and I was concerned if it is possible she could have it.


Hi There!

On question one: SLEC is the medical facility accredited by the USEM so you have to take your medical there. During the medical, they will ask for your passport and they will be the one to forward this to USEM along with the results of your medical.

Question 2: Yes you can do an early medical. The medical results are valid for 6 months.

Question 3: It all depends on what they find out during your X-ray. I myself had the scare of my life when i repeated my x-ray 3 times. however, everything turned out well.

Anyways, congratulations on your recent approval and good luck on your upcoming medical and interview! kicking.gif
MariEnMichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-19 02:54:00
Philippinesmy interview experience at the Manila Embassy
Yep very happy and very lucky to have no problems! kicking.gif
MariEnMichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-14 03:55:00
Philippinesmy interview experience at the Manila Embassy
Thanks for sharing! galing! kicking.gif kicking.gif good.gif kicking.gif

By the way, i already got a text message from Delbros that they have received my Visa from the embassy and will start delivery today and the next 2 days. Hope you get your soon! good.gif
MariEnMichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-14 03:42:00
PhilippinesMy interview experience (2-8-08)
Congrats and thanks for sharing your experience! biggrin.gif
MariEnMichelleMalePhilippines2008-02-10 00:39:00
PhilippinesCustoms declaration
I said "NO" to all and didnt declare any on the form...during my POE at LAX, the border police just asked me what's inside the boxes and told him that its clothes and documents and he let me thru. This is probably because prior to LAX, the customs guys at NAIA had already done what they call "redundancy checking" where all your baggage (even handcarry) were thoroughly inspected.

Btw, i brought a lot of foodstuffs from the Philippines...from Hopia to Chicharon... wacko.gif
MariEnMichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-24 13:56:00
PhilippinesHow many of you guys that plan to wed in USA
QUOTE (Mike_Zandy @ Mar 24 2008, 09:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have a Barong that I purchased while at the Mall of Asia!


Who else has one ready for the big day?


I wore a barong on our wedding here in the Philippines...however, if you really want quality cloth for your barong, i suggest you go to Taal, Batangas and buy your cloth there. I brought mine there...very high quality for a cheaper price that what you bought at the Mall. Anyways, just my two sentimos... kicking.gif
MariEnMichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-24 14:00:00
PhilippinesGot an interview date... CALL USEM Today March 19th
QUOTE (Dr Mirage @ Mar 19 2008, 08:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
For those who are waiting for an interview date at USEM.

I just got off the phone with USEM.

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


Congratulations! kicking.gif Good luck on your interview!
MariEnMichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-24 14:08:00
PhilippinesGot an interview date... CALL USEM Today March 19th
Congratulations to everyone! Good to know that the system is now up and running! Good luck on your upcoming medical and interviews! good.gif kicking.gif good.gif
MariEnMichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-19 03:00:00
Philippinesvisa recieve
Congratulations! kicking.gif
MariEnMichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-24 14:13:00
PhilippinesIs it ever enough?
Check this out: http://www.dfa.gov.p...assport-eng.htm

Hope this helps! yes.gif
MariEnMichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-15 19:20:00
PhilippinesWoot we have a VISA!!!
Congratulations! kicking.gif good.gif kicking.gif
MariEnMichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-14 06:07:00
PhilippinesShe Passed, Delbros fails to deliver
QUOTE (Jartu63 @ Mar 11 2008, 11:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well, just need to tell everyone that Maymay passed her interview, We thought the CENOMAR may be an issue but it wasn't. Delbros didn't get the verification done in time so we have to wait for delivery. I Just hope they can get it done and delivered in the two weeks and change I have left here.

To answer questions, Yes she made the payment early. but it never got through the system in order to get processed. When we reached Window 37 that was the only issue. I'll post more info later. BUT WE'RE DONE good.gif biggrin.gif biggrin.gif biggrin.gif





***This is an identical topic that got posted on the front page by mistake, I reposted here



Congratulations! good.gif kicking.gif good.gif
MariEnMichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-11 00:32:00
Philippineshow will we know that delbros verified already the docs?
You need to call them. By the way, Delbros does not verify the docs...they just forward this request to NSO. NSO does the verification and will inform the USEM of the result.

Hope this helps! good.gif
MariEnMichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-25 12:49:00
PhilippinesDelbros- What time of day do they txt?
They usually text right after they receive the Visa from the US embassy and right before they deliver the Visa to your place. You can actually call them and "make kulit" hahaha! blink.gif
MariEnMichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-25 12:31:00
PhilippinesWe got our NOA2 today in the mail !!
Congratulations! kicking.gif
MariEnMichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-25 18:21:00