Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Asia: East and Pacific	K-3 Visa interview for Manila Question	I know I haven't been back to Canada for a few years, but when did they move Manila there? It was years ago back in the old days when America was ran by outlaws and Indians lol Sorry new here Mark	markste	Male	Philippines	2006-10-24 06:10:00
Asia: East and Pacific	K-3 Visa interview for Manila Question	What needs to be sent in if anything before the embassy issues the Interview date for a K-3 Visa our !29-f was sent to the embassy on Oct 9 2006. And also how much longer is the Cr-1 s taking then the k-3 ? thanks in advance Mark	markste	Male	Philippines	2006-10-24 05:07:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Flights from Manila to USA	Hello all Can someone share their experience with picking the best flight to bring their fiancee to the USA. Thank, Bryan Bryan try Orbitz. com I have used it the last two times I have flown to Manila China airlines usually costs about $850 round trip so 1 way can't be much Mark	markste	Male	Philippines	2006-11-17 00:02:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Manilla embassy	When the Counsular looks at income level do they take in account your local pay scale and cost of living? I Live in Western Wisconsin and the average income here for a typical General laborer is about $17000 you can make more if you are a Dr, police officer etc. The cost of living is cheap here also for example I can get a 3 Bdrm apt for about $375 a month and my food bill usually runs around $50 a week thanks for any info Mark	markste	Male	Philippines	2006-12-12 17:36:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	laid off	I just got laid off from my job Suppose to get called back in a month or two , I have a co sponsor but just wondering if we have an interview before I get called back how much will this hurt our case? Mark well. start searching for a new job on careerbuilders.com and land something that will pay some decent money. since you have a co sponser that is fine. but, you still need a job to take care of yourself and your spouse. start applying for those unemployment benifits and hop back on track.. good luck! well for this area my job pays about top rate just going through a slow time right now	markste	Male	Philippines	2006-11-10 05:31:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	laid off	I just got laid off from my job Suppose to get called back in a month or two , I have a co sponsor but just wondering if we have an interview before I get called back how much will this hurt our case? Mark	markste	Male	Philippines	2006-11-10 04:08:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I 130	Mark, What is "the I-130 Support form" ? Yodrak If you don't want to send in the fee for the I-130 Support form is that ok ? We are going for K-3 instead of CR-1 And I am thinking it would be a waste of money to send the fee as it is a non refundable fee Mark the I130 support Form is I864 the fee is $70 hope that answers your Question Mark	markste	Male	Philippines	2006-11-15 23:39:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I 130	If you don't want to send in the fee for the I-130 Support form is that ok ? We are going for K-3 instead of CR-1 And I am thinking it would be a waste of money to send the fee as it is a non refundable fee Mark	markste	Male	Philippines	2006-11-08 01:13:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	APPROVED	Francis has been Approved at the Manila Embassy she said everything went good and they asked a few questions . One we never really discussed and that question was how much was my rent for my Apartment Mark	markste	Male	Philippines	2007-02-12 03:09:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I 130	Didn't know where exactly to post this so here goes . My wife Arrived here in February 2007 on a K-3 my question is the I-130 form will be 1 year since we received it in June do I need to renew the I130? do I even need the I130 for anything like Aos? Mark	markste	Male	Philippines	2007-05-17 20:20:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	change of Status	My wife arrived here a year ago on a K-3 and we want to start the Change of Status procedure . She has already got her employment card . What forms dowe need to send and also do we need to make out a new I-130 I was told that uscis throws out I 130s over a year old	markste	Male	Philippines	2008-02-26 01:22:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	K-3 Visa Interview	What needs to be sent in if anything before the embassy issues the Interview date for a K-3 Visa our !29-f was sent to the embassy on Oct 9 2006. And also how much longer is the Cr-1 s taking then the k-3 ? thanks in advance Mark	markste	Male	Philippines	2006-10-24 06:13:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	manila embassy	Thanks for the heads up Mark. I would hate to be going to the embassy on the 29th. My wife interviews the day before on the 28th. Announcement The Philippine Government has declared that December 1, 2006 (Friday) will be the official date of its regularly scheduled holiday (Bonifacio Day). The Embassy will follow this declaration and we will be closed for business on this day. Immigrant visa applicants with interview appointments scheduled for December 1 have all been rescheduled for interviews on November 29, 2006 (Wednesday ). For additional details, you may contact our Visa Call Center at 1-909-101-7878 (available only within the Philippines through a PLDT or Smart landline with NDD or IDD access). Its hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M., except on Philippine and American holidays. Wow how did you luck out and get an interview date so fast the Embassy received our 129f on !0/02/2006 and as of today still have no interview date	markste	Male	Philippines	2006-11-14 19:11:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	manila embassy	Announcement The Philippine Government has declared that December 1, 2006 (Friday) will be the official date of its regularly scheduled holiday (Bonifacio Day). The Embassy will follow this declaration and we will be closed for business on this day. Immigrant visa applicants with interview appointments scheduled for December 1 have all been rescheduled for interviews on November 29, 2006 (Wednesday ). For additional details, you may contact our Visa Call Center at 1-909-101-7878 (available only within the Philippines through a PLDT or Smart landline with NDD or IDD access). Its hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M., except on Philippine and American holidays.	markste	Male	Philippines	2006-11-14 13:20:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Philippine police clearance question	Since my Wife has never lived in another Country does she need police clearance or just NBI Clearance? thanks Mark	markste	Male	Philippines	2006-11-14 19:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Co Sponsor for I134	Quick Question my Brother is going to be a Co sponsor for us , the question is this I have two Children from a previous marriage that live with me . Would he have to count them when figuring the 125% of poverty level or does he just count my wife . The kids natural mother is still alive so if anything happened to me they would go to her thanks Mark p.s hope this is worded so it is easily understood	markste	Male	Philippines	2006-11-17 01:21:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	I thought I seen a link to check for Visa interview	I could have swore their was a site or link where you could check to see if your spouse has had his/her interview scheduled yet-in our case it would be for the Philippines. Could someone please help me out-Please!-Thanks- Gary I would say not to expect a interview until at least March or April but here is a link http://203.177.135.10-IV Schedule or go this page http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3023.html	markste	Male	Philippines	2006-11-29 23:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	What are the poverty guidelines?	Link: http://travel.state..../info_1327.html Thanks Do you need to make 125% for Manila on the I-134 or is 100% fine? Mark	markste	Male	Philippines	2006-12-16 21:46:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	I-134 COUPLE OF QUESTIONS	Have a few Questions If you make 100% of the poverty level will they usually accept that at the Manila Embassy? and I am in between jobs right now shoud I send a employee letter fromboth my former employer and the new one ? Mark	markste	Male	Philippines	2006-12-17 14:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	new job and employee statement	I am starting a new Job probably next week do I need to inform NVC or is it something the wife can tell them at the interview , also does the employee statement need to be the original or will a copy be enough ? Mark	markste	Male	Philippines	2006-12-20 20:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	I 134 Question	Might be a stupid Question But our interview is in Feb 2007 for the income question On the 134 do I put what I will made in 2006 or do I put what I am expecting to make in 2007 ? thanks in advance Mark	markste	Male	Philippines	2006-12-27 23:09:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	income question	My income for 2007 will be about 300 short of the poverty level would this little amount make any difference ?	markste	Male	Philippines	2007-01-14 20:40:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	2006 income level	here is a question for you all I was laid off in 2006 for 5 months , so my income for 2006 was low , only 18000 my income for 2007 will be about 30000 should I write a statement explaining why my income for 2006 is so low or not? I won't have my w2s for 2006 before the interview so won't know the exact amount of income . Also I just started my current job the 2nd of Jan will this have any effect ? Mark Your timeline says your interview is 12 Feb, You should have your w-2s by 31 Jan. I should of said that I won't have them by the time I send the information which I am sending the 26th but even if I have them your reply still doesn't answer the question Mark	markste	Male	Philippines	2007-01-20 21:26:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	2006 income level	here is a question for you all I was laid off in 2006 for 5 months , so my income for 2006 was low , only 18000 my income for 2007 will be about 30000 should I write a statement explaining why my income for 2006 is so low or not? I won't have my w2s for 2006 before the interview so won't know the exact amount of income . Also I just started my current job the 2nd of Jan will this have any effect ? Mark	markste	Male	Philippines	2007-01-19 21:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	2006 w2	I sent out my Financial Statement for my wifes interview today without the 2006 w2 form basically because I haven't received it yet and I can't wait for it as our interview is only 9 days from now , If I sent the 2004 , and 2005 w2s will this be sufficient? or will I need to send the 2006 also at a later time . I included a 134 for my brother also in case a Co sponsor would be needed he had his 2006 W2 Mark	markste	Male	Philippines	2007-02-02 21:27:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Co Sponsor	Wondering if anyone else has dealt with this situation . My Gross earnings for this year are below the poverty level for a family of four thats counting me and my two kids and my wife from the Philippines . If I i use a Co sponsor I was told the embassy in Manila will frown on this and more then likely deny us a K-3 I am wondring if anyone who doesn't make the poverty level and used a Co sponsor has received a K-3 from the Embassy in Manila ? thanks in advance Mark	markste	Male	Philippines	2006-11-30 15:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I 130 packet from NVC	I received the I864 packet for the I 130 and also had a choice of Agent form do I fill that out or do I send that to my spouse ? Mark[size=7]	markste	Male	Philippines	2006-10-22 16:27:00