Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Middle East and North Africa	Today we lost a MENA jewel	QUOTE (just_Jackie @ Jul 1 2008, 09:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I went there .....2 times. The first night and the second night. I felt I had to be there. Ryan my heart goes out to you and your family, especially your sweet mother. I know she won't see this, so will you please tell her I think about her often? Thx. Jackie HI Jackie, Yes it is sad. I am very sad that this happen to a very kind person. I my heart goes out to her family. I think about this every once in awhile and it gets me upset. This is one death that should of have never happen. I just wish that I could give her mother a big bear hug. Just hope you and Ryan keep us all up to date. The 28th is day after my birthday and I hope this thread will start to jump with more info. I am thankful for the people who held the Scum Bag Chop F##k Drunk until Police arrived. Yogi	yogib37	Male	Philippines	2008-07-01 21:46:00
Middle East and North Africa	Today we lost a MENA jewel	QUOTE (a1angied @ Jun 26 2008, 01:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ryan I want to first say sorry for your loss and thank you for joining us and keeping us updated. I treasured Dawn and she was such a great help for me as she did the same visa I did. When I needed her she was there. I will be forever greatful. I am also a former drunk driver, I have been alcohol and drug free for almost 11 years. I am now a drug and alcohol counselor. I am not proud of my past but I have made sure that I am no longer endangering the lives of others or myself. I pray that this man will be charged with the murder that he commited and pay for what he has done. I also pray that he gets the help that he needs while incarcerated so that he will recover from the disease that he has. I hurt a child in a accident that I caused while drunk, I was sentenced to 1 yr county jail time and I have vowed that the only way that I can live with myself is to not drink ever again and do the insane behaviors that I did while intoxicated and to help others with this disease that I had. I pray that God's will be done and that the punishment will fit the crime. Thank you for you reconizing that you were a drunk driver and congrats on being sober for over 11 years. You were wise to and smart to learn from your bad experince. You learn and did something about it. maybe you should not be proud of your past but you should be proud that you stay sober and not drink in 11 yrs. I just dont think it is worth what can happen to you if you are cought. too much problems down the road, like not getting a decent job, what ever it may be. Stay dry and conitnue to help others over come. yogi	yogib37	Male	Philippines	2008-06-26 20:05:00
Middle East and North Africa	Today we lost a MENA jewel	Dammm .33 I wish I still live in DuPage County. I would love to be on the Jury, I would of made up my mine already even before the trial was over. GUILTY.. Let the GUY rot in Jail... Let him become Bubba ####### Yogi	yogib37	Male	Philippines	2008-06-24 19:17:00
Middle East and North Africa	Today we lost a MENA jewel	QUOTE (Ryan Voss @ Jun 23 2008, 10:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I would not recommend the hookah. I did that in Turkey. The tobacco was an apple mix, i think. It tasted very good, but it was difficult talking the next morning. I will continue to read logs that were made by sister and try to learn more of her interests here (and possibly find ways to continue helping Hatem as I know she would do if she were still here) Heard today that the "bad man" (as my 5 yr old refers to him) was not able to make bail and is sitting in jail awaiting trial. No news yet on a court date. I will share what I can when I can. Brother Ryan, You are my brother on VJ family. I dont post much in MENA but I truly enjoy the women who post here, Very nice and very together and a very good support for each other. I just want to say I really did not know Dawn, or even spoke to her, but I was really upset and surpised of her traic ending and untimely departare. My heart aches for your family, Your, Mother, Father, all silblings. Will you please give your mother a hug from this bear as for this person that screwed up your family with hitting the booze so early in the morning. I am glad he is still in Jail, and can't make bail. That way he can't destroy other family. Also I hope he will serve prision time for long time. He screwed up two familys now, his and yours. I dont know his history but maybe he messed up someones elses. The way Dawn went is not fair. Please just let us know or keep us posted on his trial. I will keep you in my prayers. Peace Brother Ryan Yogi	yogib37	Male	Philippines	2008-06-23 21:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Approved in Chile! - More questions	My wife just got approved for her CR1 visa, which will be arriving through courier to her apartment within the next 2 weeks! Then she's coming to America. We're pretty clear on everything, but there are 2 things that I was wondering: Congrats on the visa It's cheaper to buy a round-trip ticket than a one-way. In fact, it's about $400 cheaper. So, can we buy a round-trip ticket and not use the return, or is that going to cause problems? Of course we'll shell out the additional $ for the one-way if that's the only option, but it would be nice to save some $, especially since she might not be working for a few months. It is really up to you. You can try to look at the best way and see which way is cheaper. I dont hing by getting a round trip ticket that will be a problem.. it is just giving the airline extra money. My fiance now wife came into the country on a one way tikcet. We got married in Chile, so once she's here do we have to have another civil ceremony, or is our marriage there valid in the U.S. as well? Any advice appreciated. Nope you dont have to get married again. the United States Goverment reconize your marriage in Chile. You wont have to do the AOS. Your wife should get her green card within a couple of month. maybe sooner. Edited by yogib37, 21 March 2006 - 07:24 PM.	yogib37	Male	Philippines	2006-03-21 19:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	VISA IN HAND.......YEHEEEEYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!		yogib37	Male	Philippines	2006-07-04 12:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	TEST	Damm If I knew there was a test, I would of study? Did I pass or fail	yogib37	Male	Philippines	2008-07-10 15:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Pregnancy While Waiting for K-1	Here is a link to where you can read up on the laws pertaining to a child born to at least one USC parent. http://uscis.gov/graphics/services/natz/citizen.htm Also have a look at the the US Embassy website in the country where the child will be born for further information of registering the birth of a baby born to USC parent/s well that is simple. you get a DNA test. That is 99.999999% correct. It is also a legal document that can be used iin a court of law. Good luck Yogi	yogib37	Male	Philippines	2006-02-11 18:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Sad Update	I just want you to know that you are not alone when it comes to being abused by the person that you trust your heart too, you see I too have gone thru some bad changes as a result of trusting the man that I loved and thought he loved me too. Our outcome is similiar, except I had a child and I'm the USC. I had a baby for my husband and before the child was one month old this man abandoned us, I maxed- out my credit cards getting him the latest medical books, lectures and questions for him to take his step one USMLE test. I went to work pregnant while he stayed at home and studied for his medical test( At his request ) until I started missing too many days and bills were piling up, so I asked him to look for work, which he didn't want to do. I can go on, but I won't. The long and short of my story is that this man is a doctor in his hometown Nigeria, and he knew that if he could only get to America he could make it on his own, he just needed someone, anyone to help him get by Immigration in his homeland Nigeria ( I also payed for his plane tickett here to the states, as many of us USC do ) and to past his Step 1 for his medical license, and the rest he could get help from Nigerians already here. ( That's what I now think ) Orginally before he came here, he was telling me that he loved me and that we'd work on our problems should any occur and breaking a marriage wasen't in his plans, he told me that in his tribe when men marry they marry for life, however once he got here and we married, things changed and he had a new attitude, he would start arguments and do things to purposely get a negative response from me then he starting moving in and out of the apartment, and eventually left for good, when our son was less then one month old, now during our divorce he's telling the judge lies with nothing to back them up, so now I know this man never wanted me and has nothing to do with his son, but goes to court and say that I won't let him see him. So you see, I'm also in a messy situation, this man went from a loving caring men to a cut throat type scammer. Fiona, I can identify with your feeling, but now you know that your not alone, and I bet that there are others out there that have been thru this process and landed worse off then the both of us. I like to think that God put me in this situation because he knows that I can and will handle it well and he will get the glory out of it, no matter what , to God be all the Glory. And to my dear husband, may he gets all that he deserve's, like someone has mentioned, what comes around goes around, so try hard to focus on rebuilding your life and your son, I know it's easier said then done but try, then rejoice in the fact that one day you and your son will remember this experience as a lesson learned. Karen SOrry to hear that you had problems.. The nigerian people are very good at scaming people. I was a friend to a Nigierian person and it was at work he was good person and all, then one day we both involved into a incendent and he stop talking to me all together and he was the person at fault.	yogib37	Male	Philippines	2006-02-17 18:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Manila Consulate	Hello yogi, Email address of US Embassy Manila is ConsIVManila@state.gov It took them 3 months to reply to my email. Better to fax them and call them the next day. American Citizen Services Tel. No. : (632) 528-6300 extension 2555, 2246 Fax : (632) 522-3242 http://usembassy.sta...1/wwwhcont.html I used 5184 and the lady at that extension was very helpful for us. Good luck Ok. I just got broadvoice so when I get my phone adaptor I will call them take care Yogi	yogib37	Male	Philippines	2006-03-10 06:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Manila Consulate	HI everyone, As most of you know Marissa is here now and is my sweet and lovely wife. We went thru Hong Kong consulate. Marissa has a son, I listed him on the K-1 petition. I am having hong kong transfer it to Manila. He is living now with his grandparents in the Philippines. Does the philippines consulate have a email address so I can pester them like I did to Hong Kong I would like to have him in the States by june. I want to get him ready for school for next school season. if they do, are they fairly quick at replying to it? I know with Hong Kong consulate if I put a email in the evening by the end of their busness day they will had a reply to it. Thanks Chris I don't think your step-son will obtain a visa by June. The wait time in Manila is six months for an interview after Manila receives the petition. I hope not that long. I have only one year to get him here. and it is 8 months left. I think maybe it will be quicker for a k-2 cause they can push it out quicker. I can hope for quick I could of had him go thru Hong Kong but he would have to leave the Philippines then when he has his interview he will had to stay in Hong Kong..extra money. Take care Yogi	yogib37	Male	Philippines	2006-03-08 20:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Manila Consulate	HI everyone, As most of you know Marissa is here now and is my sweet and lovely wife. We went thru Hong Kong consulate. Marissa has a son, I listed him on the K-1 petition. I am having hong kong transfer it to Manila. He is living now with his grandparents in the Philippines. Does the philippines consulate have a email address so I can pester them like I did to Hong Kong I would like to have him in the States by june. I want to get him ready for school for next school season. if they do, are they fairly quick at replying to it? I know with Hong Kong consulate if I put a email in the evening by the end of their busness day they will had a reply to it. Thanks Chris	yogib37	Male	Philippines	2006-03-08 19:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	study in college	To avoid out of country tution fees... does she have to wait for SSN or green card? Greencard takes typically 6months on K1 visa right? HI I think she has to have roots in your state. Like getting a driver llicense/state ID, file taxes etc.. just maybe on year should be good.. It is up to you, I can't make you wait I just want to save you tons of money, more then 15% Like geico Or just call the school up and see what the requirments are	yogib37	Male	Philippines	2006-03-11 05:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	study in college	Hello All! My fiancée is planning to study after she arrives to states on K1 visa. Of course we will get married first. Will she be able to study here in college / university while on AOS process? Any help will be appreciated! Thanks! Yes she can go to school while waiting for AOS. Just give you a heads up, they may charge you a much higher tution fee since she will be consider a out of country student. I suggest to wait until she gets her green card, and lived in the state thus you will not have to pay the out of country tution fees	yogib37	Male	Philippines	2006-03-10 22:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Some basic questions	Hi, You will need to fill out a afvidavit of support and your Fiance will need to bring to the interview. You will need to have it with your last 3 yrs of income tax returns. so it will become a issue in a few months.. Yogi	yogib37	Male	Philippines	2006-03-10 22:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1	why cant you wife work? You will need to have a EAD to work. Dont risk getting into trouble. as for the Gas stations people saying you dont have enough experiance and have to work for free is PURE B.S. That is Highly illegal someone work without pay. SLavery was banned in the 1800's. when you get your Work permit go back again, then see what they say,then if they that you dont have the experiance, but you can work for free, I would turn that station owners over to the Dept. of Labor and file a complaint, I bet they will lose a lot. Take care	yogib37	Male	Philippines	2006-03-11 21:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Manila K-2	Hello Everyone, I called the Manila consulate yesterday and they got the case for my wife's son. They said apox. 180 days. I guess he wont make the school year in catholic school next year will he need to get a medical also? I think I will need to send my wife over to the Philippines to be with him.if things work out I may go Take care Yogi Edited by yogib37, 13 March 2006 - 07:17 PM.	yogib37	Male	Philippines	2006-03-13 19:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Certificate of Citizenship	yes you can send in a certify copy. DO NOT ever send in the oringals. They say they will return them, Guess what, they never do. So please if you have to send in a copy of something always send in a copy	yogib37	Male	Philippines	2006-03-15 06:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	WHAT should i do???!!?!?!?	guys please help me!!! my fiance hired an immigration lawyer and he didnt included my kid on the application.... the papers are in manila embassy now.. can i still change it??? what should i do??? pls guys help me.... im so stressedddd right now.... frist off, just take a chill pill. You can at the time of interview you can amend it. you can add child on the petition. I misspelled my fiance's (now wife) son's name and she got it corrected at the interview. Dont worry Take care	yogib37	Male	Philippines	2006-03-24 00:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I've been touched!!!!!	I received my NOA1 on 3/20/06 and have been checking daily on my status. I just checked and I have been touched today, 03/23/06. What does this mean? it means that they worked on your case today.. maybe soon you will get your NOA2. when I was doing the 129f, I got my Noa1 in the mail so I sign up for the email and listed my recpect # and checked the staus.. I was shocked to see it was already approved. It took total of 3 weeks from sending it out to being sent to the consolate, but hit road block cause they sent it to the wrong one. Just when you get your aproval and it is in the NVC, just call to make sure it will be sent to the right place good luck	yogib37	Male	Philippines	2006-03-23 22:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	unemployed	if you do put unemployed, for a certin gap, can you have someone write a letter and to verify that you were unemployed and make some kind of statement. yogi	yogib37	Male	Philippines	2006-03-23 23:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	We just got the K1 from the consulate in HCMC Vietnam!	Congrats. It is exciting.. bet you cant wait to meet her at the airport and begin your new life.	yogib37	Male	Philippines	2006-03-29 06:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How do you deal with loneliness?	Hehe.. July 27th is my birthday.. How I deal with lonliness : Keep myself busy with school and friends from student organisations Play Mah jong tiles and bejeweled... Sleep.. bbbbffffff lol well your not the only one birthday is July 27.. that is mine also.. we are twins	yogib37	Male	Philippines	2006-04-03 06:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA2 to interview in Hong Kong?	I just got the NOA2 and now I am wondering how long it takes to get this show on the road? I was just looking at the immigration timelines and I see it says the average time for Hong Kong is 300 days after they get the NVC, is this correct? That is almost 1 year! Surly there must be some mistake... Is this correct? 2 Weeks – Case Forwarded to NVC 1-4 Weeks – Case Forwarded to Hong Kong 1 Week - Embassy gets package and sends letter to Fiancée 1 Week - Checklist and Forms Sent to Fiancée Varies - Fill out forms, send to embassy, and go to Medical appointment 1 Week - Embassy issues interview date 4+ Weeks wait for interview About 13 Weeks… unless it is true about the 300 day thing… HI does your fiance live in Hong Kong? I think you will wait after you send in Pack 3 about 7 or 8 weeks before you can get a interview. Silly me forgot my fiance now wife went thru Hong Kong. if you go to the consoluate web site and send a email they are really fast at replying. if you send your early evening maybe next day you get reply. I am sorry I forgot some of the details.. yogi	yogib37	Male	Philippines	2006-04-08 07:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Got NOA1 through	when I got my NOA for my I129f form, I sign up for e-mail notice, when I typed the info in I looked at my staus, My petition was apporved. It was apporve in 21 days from sending to aproved.. Take care Yogi	yogib37	Male	Philippines	2006-04-29 06:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	manila interview	Hello I was just reading the thread of manila consulate and someone posted the link to check for interview dates, so for fun I looked up my wife's K-1 case number from Hong Kong and searched it, since it is too early in the morning to compare things also I am blind I see he has a date of Jun 1. Looks like i need to get a AP for my wife.. it says K-1..I just hope they dont think it will be for my wife.. I would not put it past them Ok what do I need to do now? Do I need to fill out the packet 3 paper work? does he need a medical, what will they do at the interview? What if my wife can not make it to the interview will his grandmother be able to be a proxy.. I want to go also to the Philippines but I doubt it.. what about my current staus on Marissa's AOS.. will I have to incudle him at the time of our aos...or I need to file for AOS for my step son when he gets here... thanks and any advice is welcome Yogi	yogib37	Male	Philippines	2006-05-01 03:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	manial consulate	Hello everyone I told you that Marissa's son has a interview. They type up a letter on Mar 28 2006, and it was post mark april 27 and I got it today.. Now in this letter it states to bring it to the interview. It also states for the Pepole I am petition for, Lists my wife and son.. I am truly hope they are smart enough to know that my wife had a k-1 apporved. do you think it whould be in the case folder? What is the embasy number that I need to call. I really would like to talk with someone. This letter states it is a copy and they send it to the client or address.. I had it sent to a friends of Marissa that lives in Manila. I am wondering if my wife will be here. I seriously dought she can get a AP in a week. I dont think it is concerder a emerancy to go to the visa interview of a child. any suggestions would be great yogi	yogib37	Male	Philippines	2006-05-01 18:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	contacted the Manila Consulate	Hello everyone I just got off the phone with the consolate in Manila. She told me that I need to send in a I-134 and I need to send a copy of our marriage license and also proof of a realanship of My wife and her son. I will send in some pictures also she has some in Macau and in the Philippines. I will photo copy her Visa. it is just a eletronic transfer and they dont have all the paper work..Kinda dumb.. I would think it would be better so they will see the documents also. His Grandmother will be with him and that is ok with them. Damm it is just like doing the whole thing over Could they denine him? Take care yogi	yogib37	Male	Philippines	2006-05-02 20:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	er... manila embassy phones not working?	I called yesterday and I got thru.. righta way no problems	yogib37	Male	Philippines	2006-05-03 21:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	IMBRA letters	Nice letter. DHS only recalled K-1 applications so far. DHS memo says that they have not reccalled K3/K-4. I hope, this issue gets resolved very quickly for all K-1 petitioners and beneficiaries. I figured it didn't hurt to say K-1 and K-3, if they think it affect more people they may act faster I agree. I wish you food luck with the process. I think, this type of letter shoule be sent to the President, Secretary of state too. I dont think the President will even be able to read and understand it. He has never veto in his 1st term or second term a bill. I dont think he even reads it, Just signs it and gives that Monkey look on his face. I do have a problem with this law. Why are people on american dating sites required not to abid by this law? why only american men who want a wife from a differnt country? I bet there is a lot of men who are on dating sites seeking american women who will abused them or have criminal records or a pedifiles and hurt childern. why are they not required to submit to criminal background checks. I dont have one but I dont want the GOVERMENT to keep prying into my personal life and my choices. This is just other way for them to spy on the american people.	yogib37	Male	Philippines	2006-05-26 21:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Case transferred from Nebraska to California	my case was transfer to CSC also. I am on the AOS. When i was notify, they sent me 3 emails. yesterday They email me saying they received my case but send at least 8 emails yogi	yogib37	Male	Philippines	2006-06-01 19:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Cheap Passport Photos	If you have a membership at Costco, they are $5.99 (cdn) for 2, or alternatively, Wal-Mart is pretty cheap too. yes I have a membership at costco. I was going to suggest Costco also. So I wil just reenforce it. I had to get passport photos for my new passport. Kinko's is like $13 or $14 for 2. I had it done their before and when I went to costco I saw the price after so next time I needed passport photos I went to Costco $10 just seemed like a lot to me. Figured I'd poke around for a better bargain. And yes, $2 cheaper does make it easier for me $2 is 2 more dollars to put towards my grad school fund. if passport photos that are $2 cheaper makes it easier for you ... you may want to re-evaluate your financial plan. this should be the simple, no-brainer part of your I-129F application as there are many more costs heading your way. best of luck! yes I agree with you.. 2 bucks is 2 bucks. It is still in your walet and not walgreen's If someone is on a tight buget, then it will make a differnce find the one you can afford. Edited by yogib37, 29 June 2006 - 05:00 AM.	yogib37	Male	Philippines	2006-06-29 04:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Unbelievable	And now it says I got touched today as well. Honestly? I am getting pretty tired of all this touching and no approval. I´ve been touched 12 times since I sent my I-129F. What else can they possibly read on my application?!?!?! Approve me damn it! Didnt you know the US Goverment is a touchy feely and they want to get up close and personal with you..	yogib37	Male	Philippines	2006-07-04 06:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Unbelievable	I just think it was that it was approved durning the week, they are maybe using 486 computers.. you know the goverment is behind the times.. cause when my case was moved to CSC it was done on a monday and I did not get my 5 emails till friday but I am happy you got touched.	yogib37	Male	Philippines	2006-07-03 07:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	GOT TOUCHED TODAY	yes I think it is just a bacth email maybe they were already touched etc.. and then they were in a buffer in the system and they just got sent out today. When I was transfer it stated the date which was monday and I got the email on Friday. Take care	yogib37	Male	Philippines	2006-07-04 12:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	PLEASE HELP, I GOT A MAIL FROM CSC AND DONT UNDERSTAND ANYTHING ANYMORE..	Maybe it is this illgeal IMBRA Review.	yogib37	Male	Philippines	2006-05-30 19:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I'm in UK, pregnant but fiance is a permanent resident. I want to have my child in USA. What are my options.	well people are saying the time frames..like 9 mos. that is if they are USC. He can file for you for reletive cr1 but not the K visas.. also if he is just a Permenant Resident, that petition gets lower prioity. which can be a couple years before they get to it. If he then becomes a USC, then that petiton gets Upgraded. so maybe get married soon and he can file the petition and then after he gets his USC it will be upgraded. I dont see it worth it to wait cause it can take a year, then you will then have to wait some more time. it is just getting a jump on your petition	yogib37	Male	Philippines	2006-08-01 22:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	return to PI requirement?	I'm not an expert at this, but if she is a citizen of the PI's and not Hong Kong, then it would be the Embassy at the PI's that would have to do here interview. umm hmmm That is not True. My wife was a K-1. She is a citizen of the Philippines and she went thru the Hong Kong Consulate for her interview and she received her visa out of Hong Kong. she does not have to go back to the Philippines for the interview.	yogib37	Male	Philippines	2006-08-04 01:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	IT'S PARTY TIME!!!!	Congrats Gary and Luz.. It is worth the wait and good luck on the rest of your trip.	yogib37	Male	Philippines	2006-09-10 07:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Got My Visa!!!!	WooHoo!!!!! Had my interview... well it was more like a Q for the Cinema. Got into the office with about 15 other people and had to wait for about 40 mintues. Then i was asked to sign a form and had to wait again. They then called us all one by one, but not into an office, just up to the top of the room, everyone could see and hear us. Went through the forms to make sure everything was okay, mine was thank God (Others weren't and were sent away until they got the paperwork right) Then an American Lady came and asked some questions like "When did you meet" etc. She was happy with my answers so i got the Visa about 30 mintues later. All in all it took about two and a half hours, the experiance itself i found them to be kind of cold and not very friendly but i guess we all have our off days, on other reviews i was told they were really nice so i guess i had one of the off days. But i go my Visa so i'm happy. Thanks to everyone for their help with mine, i'm really greatful! congrats	yogib37	Male	Philippines	2007-01-29 21:50:00