Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Philippines	Repeated X-ray 3 times during Medical Day 1	QUOTE Hi There Amy, I'm not a she...im a he...hahaha! I was wearing a brown shirt and slim fit maong pants and white sneakers...hahaha! Well goodluck again! hahahaha....sorry....hmmmm..... ....Goodluck din sa inyo....GOD BLESS....	amy n	Female	Philippines	2008-03-02 06:58:00
Philippines	Repeated X-ray 3 times during Medical Day 1	QUOTE Yup very glad we made it! Wish we could have seen each other and talked while waiting. I got out around 8:30 and was also with the last batch that got interviewed late. But i think i did see you...were you asked by someone at SLEC if you just got immunized? I think that was you...hahaha... Well, good luck on our interview! I was wearing sleeveless...yellow gold nobody from SLEC asked me if i was immunized coz i was just waiting at the immunization area for my doctors go signal for VACCINE interview.....and i think i was the last person that was being interviewed because that was already 6:30 when the young doctor called me. She interviewed sooo fast then, directed me to the vaccines.Even if im sooo tired coz i was there at SLEC 2pm, I was called by Window B, I greeted him good evening with enthusiasm , he just asked me few questions and give me some instructions about the Xray film, it lasted 2 minutes and was out before 7:30. There are almost 30 - 40 people inside. If i guess it right you are that pretty lady who wear maong jacket hehehe....just guessing GOODLUCK ON YOUR INTERVIEW	amy n	Female	Philippines	2008-03-02 00:54:00
Philippines	Repeated X-ray 3 times during Medical Day 1	QUOTE QUOTE (docjazzie @ Mar 1 2008, 04:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congratulations, MAri and Amy! Thanks Doc Jacklyn. See you on March 6.... Goodluck to all of us VJ sisters.	amy n	Female	Philippines	2008-03-01 23:19:00
Philippines	Repeated X-ray 3 times during Medical Day 1	QUOTE MariEnMichelle' date='Feb 29 2008, 07:02 PM' post='1624588'] Hey guys thanks for the quick response! I got my X-Ray results yesterday despite the very long wait (was nervous all the time!)! So looks like im negative! Yipee! The word negative never sounded so good now! Hahaha! Thanks for all your prayers, im sure it helped! Now, can i do my dance of joy now? Hahaha! 11 days to interview... Good thing is YOU PASSED. Glad WE made it. I was there too. I was scared also because the nurse took my BP twice 140/100 and im 36 and im PAYAT... very high for my age. So, i was directed to go to my PE and the doctor in room#8 told me to relax and i waited for another 30 minutes each time and it caused delay. A total of 4x and my BP didnt go down so, the doctor advised me to present a medical certificate the next day stating that i will now have my medication. Ultimately, i was one of the last 10 persons who was given the immunization last Feb.29. it scared me a lot considering its almost 7pm. Thank God that the results are	amy n	Female	Philippines	2008-03-01 08:09:00
Philippines	approved interview	I just arrived today from Manila. I am sooooo happy that i am approved . VISA JOURNEY FAMILY HELPED ME A LOT. when i asked the consul if i passed, he said teasingly....DO YOU KNOW HOW TO SING? Do you know how to danced HAHAHAHA..... here it is.... Gonna post my whole experienced here next time ....okay?Thank you to all.	amy n	Female	Philippines	2008-03-07 07:09:00
Philippines	HOTEL near CFO (for seminar and stamping) and near NAIA	I will gonna have my CFO seminar and stamping the day before i depart to the USA...Can anyone suggest a good hotel that is halfway to CFO and International Airport please? I wanna be in between coz it seems that both are in the opposite directions...	amy n	Female	Philippines	2008-03-08 06:15:00
Philippines	NOA2 TODAY!	Congratulations and goodluck	amy n	Female	Philippines	2008-03-07 07:22:00
Philippines	Post “Approval”, Administrative Review/Document Verification Nightmare	QUOTE [*]Do not be in to much of a rush to get documents to far in advance before the interview as they expire. When other unforeseen stuff happens you will want documents with expiration dates as far out as possible so get them as close to the scheduled interview as you can. Some take time to get so make sure to factor that into your timing. [*]Follow the “updated” process for the Document Verification fee. Send the text, send the fax, call and email Delbros for verification of payment. Also, do this as soon as you get a record number from the Embassy and an interview date. You want this to be completed by the day of your interview. This is especially important if some of your fiancée’s documents are from a more remote Province where Document Verification will take even longer to process. Fortunately Delbros is pretty responsive with feedback. [*]DO NOT schedule flights until your fiancé has the visa in hand, or at least please understand it could be a huge risk. [*]Also do not expect too much from Grace or others that answer to the phone at the Embassy. They are not in any position of power or control. They can not get anything expedited, even if it was due to their or Delbros’ mistake. They have standard answers they give out, especially if your file is labeled “Administrative Review” in the computer. They will not supply anything concerning timing that you can plan your life around. [/list] Thanks for listening and certainly Thank God for VJ. I can not imagine ever going through this process without VJ and the VJ community for help and support. THANKS FOR THAT REMINDERS. Now i am worried about my fee in delbros... im gonna call them on Monday if they got my fee last feb 1. I hope. Goodluck to you. I pray for the speedy delivery of your visa. GOD BLESS.	amy n	Female	Philippines	2008-03-01 09:41:00
Philippines	HOW LONG DO YOU HAVE TO WAIT FOR DELIVERY OF VISA FROM TIME OF INTERVIEW	QUOTE QUOTE (nyllee912 @ Mar 11 2008, 04:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hi! Im a new member and it was a good friend of mine who introduced me to the site. Pardon my ignorance if i posted a similar topic / inquiry which is open already. I would like to purchase my ticket already as it gets higher by the day! I passed my interview for K1 petiotion last monday, march 10 and was wondering if it will be safe to get a ticket for March 21st already. I have not idea how long it will take for me to receive the delivery of my Passport and visa. Hope someone can give an idea.... By the way, i live within Metro Manila, Paranaque actually. Thanks much. Nyllee My interview was last March 6 and my visa arrived this morning considering i lived in Mindanao. Hope you have idea now It took my visa 3 days actually.	amy n	Female	Philippines	2008-03-11 09:38:00
Philippines	VISA ARRIVED TODAY	QUOTE QUOTE (nyllee912 @ Mar 11 2008, 04:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi Amy! Congratulations! God is soo goooodddd! Im glad you got your visa fast. I actually just posted a query on how fast does the passport and the visa arrive from the date of interview. Was counting yours and it only took 4 business for your passport and visa to arrive.! Yeah, that was fast! May I know where it was mailed. I want to purchase my flight ticket already for Mar 21st and im just thinking maybe it might be too early for the delivery.. but considering the time of your delivery, it should only take about 4 days... so I should be receiving mine by thsi friday or worse, Monday, March 17.. Share me your thoughts on this one... Considering that you live in Manila, you could probably received it very quickly but , there is no guarantee that you will. Its up to you if you will take the RISK. And , if the ticket you purchased has an option to change your departure date and costs normally $75 , it would be okay to buy your ticket. In our case, we agreed to have it after receiving the visa. At this moment, we are purchasing ticket via CONTINENTAL AIRLINES....	amy n	Female	Philippines	2008-03-11 09:55:00
Philippines	VISA ARRIVED TODAY	MY VISA ARRIVED THIS MORNING THANK GOD.So fast.....woooo Thank you visajourney family for all the help and for all the wonderful experiences you shared. Special mention to Sheriff Uling ... so informative page thanks so much......	amy n	Female	Philippines	2008-03-11 09:33:00
Philippines	My mom passed her visitor's visa interview on March 7, 2008	WOW Galing Best Wishes	amy n	Female	Philippines	2008-03-12 07:08:00
Philippines	MARCH INTERVIEW AT US EMBASSY MANILA	QUOTE QUOTE (nscarnut @ Mar 5 2008, 01:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> my console told me that everything is okey your paper is okey they just need some documents verification which i believed they double cheak and i was ask if i paid the delbros 650 for visa verification so i called debros today and they said on march 3 they forwarded doc verifcation to NSO then they said it will takes 4 weeks then NSO will forward to USEM , and paid the 650 last jan 29.... i dont know who cause the delayed on doc verifcation its delbros or USEM... same thing happen to some of the members here...they also recieved AR's .....I just wish that your visa will be delivered soon... I will pray for you. By the way, what i did with all my documents? When they get my Cenomar, Birth Certificate and NBI, i included the original receipts	amy n	Female	Philippines	2008-03-08 05:47:00
Philippines	MARCH INTERVIEW AT US EMBASSY MANILA	QUOTE QUOTE (sophie88c @ Mar 3 2008, 01:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi to All, God is Good All The time, All the time God is Good !!!!! I passed my Interview this Morning.. I just wanted to extend My Heartfelt Thanks to everyone!!! Gudluck to our Journey Best Regards, Sonny&Pia CONGRATULATIONS	amy n	Female	Philippines	2008-03-03 08:02:00
Philippines	MARCH INTERVIEW AT US EMBASSY MANILA	QUOTE QUOTE (Seattle2Cebu @ Feb 26 2008, 10:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> my fiances passport took longer than expected and she did the medical on tuesday.. .st lukes was closed monday.. and she is going back today ,, wed in the manila... hope thats not too late... interview is monday march 03... I meet someone who had her interview schedule by March 3. She took her medical so late already last FEB.28-29 together with me. The result was handed to her but SEALED of course. SLEC said she will just hand carry it to USEM.	amy n	Female	Philippines	2008-03-01 23:34:00
Philippines	MARCH INTERVIEW AT US EMBASSY MANILA	QUOTE QUOTE (niceguy26 @ Feb 20 2008, 02:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> anyone gonna be at bayview march 2-6th? Be there on Feb 27 to March 1.... probably booked again on March 5 and 6th ....	amy n	Female	Philippines	2008-02-24 07:26:00
Philippines	MARCH INTERVIEW AT US EMBASSY MANILA	QUOTE QUOTE (shes @ Jan 17 2008, 08:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> can i ask something with regards to passport expiration? i checked the manila us embassy website and it says that one of the requirement is a passport VALID ATLEAST 6 MOS AFTER THE VISA APPROVAL. my passports expiration is on 2010.. most likely il have an interview at the embassy this 2008. do i need to renew? NO NEED	amy n	Female	Philippines	2008-02-24 07:21:00
Philippines	MARCH INTERVIEW AT US EMBASSY MANILA	QUOTE QUOTE (nscarnut @ Jan 16 2008, 01:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> [ How Many are we belong to march interview at us embassy manila lets get to know 7-3-07 - sent K1 visa application to CSC 7-11-07- NOA! 11-9-07- NOA2 129 days from the date we file 12-19-07-NVC letter 12-21-07 -letter arrive at USEM 02-26-08 - medical at st lukes 7 am 03-04-08- Interview at USEM 7:30 am FEBRUARY 28, 2008- MEDICAL INTERVIEW but plans to have early medical on Feb 6&7 MARCH 6, 2008 - Interview Jan.25,2008 -------got my packet 4	amy n	Female	Philippines	2008-01-28 12:05:00
Philippines	March 2008 Interview Dates	QUOTE QUOTE (DRCornell @ Feb 7 2008, 03:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thank you Derrel, I clicked that link you gave me and it was the same content I received from USEM, So that was Paket 4...lol. Yes that is packet 4 and the first page has an appointment attach of which contains the schedule of your medical and interview dates. Goodluck	amy n	Female	Philippines	2008-02-07 09:25:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	American wants to marry a Russian Fiancee	QUOTE QUOTE (akdiver @ May 14 2008, 11:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (amy n @ May 8 2008, 07:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Can she come back to the US with the same visa considering that she overstayed her visa for 2 months? Oh come on! How dumb does one have to be to ask this question? If one has overstayed a visa, no, one cannot use that same visa to re-enter the country. Duh. OUTCH AGAIN.... .... What is important for me at this time , is that, other VJ members are eager enough to suggest about this matter like Satellite did... and others suggested what is legal and not....and I thank them for being such wonderful people. At least I got intelligent answers from people who made consideration of my inquiry . I spread PEACE... DUHHHH. QUOTE (Satellite @ May 9 2008, 04:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The key question here is how long was the H1-B overstay? If it was under 180 days you can apply for another H1-B (specialty occupation), B1/B2 (tourist / business), K1 (fiancee), and CR-1 (marriage). However, if it was over 180 days and under 360 days you have a 3 year ban on re-entry and a 10 year ban if over 360 days. That being said if you are facing a ban you are limited to a K1 or CR-1, at the cost of a successfully approved I-601 hardship waiver. Also the overstay is measured based on your I-94 and not the visa itself. See: http://www.immspec.c...isa-renewal.htm For some renewal rules on an H1-B	amy n	Female	Philippines	2008-05-14 21:00:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	American wants to marry a Russian Fiancee	QUOTE we are really speaking of US IMMIGRATION LAW not immigration law of PI, Russia or Ukraine as that does not appear to be the intention here.	amy n	Female	Philippines	2008-05-12 14:24:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	American wants to marry a Russian Fiancee	QUOTE QUOTE (slim @ May 10 2008, 04:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> OK, in true Russia Forum style, it's time to take this thread off topic..... Did you and your buddy "search the earth" together to find foreign wives, or was it just one of those things where you just happened to have a wife from the PI and he just happened to find his "true love" while she was here in the U.S. and since you had a foreign wife already he started asking you about his options? (Not trying to get too personal here, just raising some points.) First question: "SEARCH THE EARTH"? OUTCH.. ..but, my answer is NOPE. Second question: I just happen to have an AMERICAN HUSBAND who happen to have a friend, who happen to find his "TRUE LOVE" as you quoted...hmmm...while she is working in the same company that they work for. Third question: Since I am the foreigner here, he happen to ask me that question. And since, I always refer my inquiry in this site, I might as well, ask that topic here, knowing other VJ Family are kind enough to share what they knew based from experience. Anyways, the bottom line of why I post my query is that to know what option the VJ Family can suggest. As you can read the thread, I should not be posting it in Russian Forum coz Ukranian has its own Immigration Law. but, i hope i answered your points.	amy n	Female	Philippines	2008-05-12 13:55:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	American wants to marry a Russian Fiancee	THANKS VJ Family for the Pro's and Con's	amy n	Female	Philippines	2008-05-09 17:48:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	American wants to marry a Russian Fiancee	QUOTE QUOTE (Satellite @ May 9 2008, 04:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The key question here is how long was the H1-B overstay? If it was under 180 days you can apply for another H1-B (specialty occupation), B1/B2 (tourist / business), K1 (fiancee), and CR-1 (marriage). However, if it was over 180 days and under 360 days you have a 3 year ban on re-entry and a 10 year ban if over 360 days. That being said if you are facing a ban you are limited to a K1 or CR-1, at the cost of a successfully approved I-601 hardship waiver. Also the overstay is measured based on your I-94 and not the visa itself. See: http://www.immspec.c...isa-renewal.htm For some renewal rules on an H1-B She overstayed for 2months. So, she can apply another H1 Visa. Thanks for this wonderful info. It helps a lot.	amy n	Female	Philippines	2008-05-09 17:40:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	American wants to marry a Russian Fiancee	I have an american friend who is engaged to a girl from UKRAINE. They met in the US, she came in with H1 Visa . They are planning to get married next month. But, she went home last month to visit her mom who is very ill. Can she come back to the US with the same visa considering that she overstayed her visa for 2 months? If not, is it hard to get a tourist visa to return? What other option can she have now?	amy n	Female	Philippines	2008-05-08 22:06:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Manila International Airport	Are there any other fees or taxes to be paid before my flight?We bought our ticket online, do i have to pay travel tax ? How much? Edited by amy n, 23 March 2008 - 09:30 AM.	amy n	Female	Philippines	2008-03-23 09:25:00
Asia: East and Pacific	MY POE	Hello VJ Family, I arrived Florida last Friday thru Continental Airlines . Its a long travel but very enjoyable, exciting and for me its a new adventure. It is my first international travel and I am alone . I leave Manila at 10:55pm....at the airport, I paid 1620 at 6pm ahead of time coz CONTINENTAL did not open yet. I was so early coz i just wanted to be there early to avoid the hussle of unpredicted events. Around 7:30 as it opens, i was 3rd in the line and i made friends with some elderly who travels to Houston so, we agreed to meet at the exit to be together all the time. I got my boarding pass at the airport, I showed my passport and they ask me the purpose of my travel, heading to what state and ask me about my checked baggage. Then, proceed to the immigration area for security check up , I gave my passport and the boarding pass then, ask by the officer the address of my destination. Then, head to my gate. If you wanted to bring liquid like WATER, you can buy inside but ask for receipt coz at the gate, they will look for it . If you cant show them, you will have to drink it all or, leave it . Im seated with 2 tourist couple. The flight is very nice and relaxing. My POE is GUAM. We went directly to the Immigration, I gave my passport and showed him my boarding passes and he asked me questions and asked for my packet and took me pictures then, directed me to a room. In there, they open up my packet and asked me questions and stamped my passport with a 90days duration. They staple the half of my I-94 form, {ASK THE 1-94 WHILE YOU ARE ON THE PLANE}, sometimes they forgot to give it . It was so easy and they are all nice and very accommodating and very friendly. There are Filipinos in the Immigration area, nothing to worry. Then, I proceed to the security area of inspection, then, on to the gate. I arrived in HAWAII very relax . We go directly to the baggage area and got our baggage and checked it again and they told me that i can get that checked baggage in Florida. At the gate, they got my DECLARATION FORM which the airline attendant gave. We pass security check up again and got in the next connecting flight. Our flight from guam was delayed so, they hold our flight to HOUSTON. Everything went smoothly. Thank God. In Houston, the airport is big...a little confusing but, just follow the arrow where you are heading. As i looked at the board, it shows flights and i looked for ORLANDO, got my gate 17....so far....i have to walk fast to catch up my flight boarding in 30mins. There are airport cars if you hate to walk but, i choose to walk though. When, i reached my gate, I am the only FILIPINO and i dont see familiar faces i have in my 3flights...i said bye to some of them along the way. I even helped some directed to their gates...Its really fun . I arrived in ORLANDO and Ronald meet me at the gate and got me a bouquet of flowers ....yes...at the gate. He got a pass since he worked in the airport He is with a friend who worked in DELTA airlines...At the airport alone, my gosh...their friends welcome me....i have so many hugs already Thats it....I am now in the USA...thank GOD...VJ Family has really helped me a lot , and so, my turn to helped others as well on their journey that i have been.GOD BLESS YOU ALL.	amy n	Female	Philippines	2008-03-30 22:43:00
Asia: East and Pacific	at the airport....how much is the terminal fee?	Are there any other fees or taxes to be paid before my flight	amy n	Female	Philippines	2008-03-23 09:23:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Certificate of Employment	QUOTE QUOTE (timcass_12 @ Mar 31 2008, 12:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi Everyone - My husband's company doesn't provide a print out or hard copy of their employees Certificate of Employment. Hence, he's unable to provide me with one. He told me that at the time he requested for a copy of his COE, their HR just sent him an email that includes a contact number and company code to which the inquiry on employment verification can be done / requested. My worry is if the print-out copy of this email will be accepted by USEM if in case they require me to present his COE. Along with this, my husband also sent me a copy of his Compensation Worksheet Management that reflects his immediate manager's name, his designation, the department he's assigned to and his annual compensation with additional details on the benefits he's getting. This is printed out using their company letterhead. I also have here the copies of his W2s from November 2007 to January 2008 plus his ITRs from 2005 - 2007. Do you think this documents are enough to prove his employment? Your insights on this will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. timcass_12 For me that will be okay. Ronald got his Certificate of Employment In USCIS website coz the company wont give any also. Those things you mentioned are enough evidence that he is really working. Just be familiar with all his information though if in case the consul ask about his employment status. Goodluck.	amy n	Female	Philippines	2008-03-31 06:34:00