MEDICAL AND INTREVIEW EXPERIENCE

[MJ3lasvegas 0]

we all have read countless medical and interview experiences here at VJ. so i'll cut the ####### and roll out the particular infos i just wanna share so that others can benefit from this post.

MEDICAL

i came to SLEC at exactly 9:15 AM. as expected, a lot of people were there but i was surprised i didn't encounter any hassle as i went along with my medical. i followed the working flowchart the guard gave me upon entering the facility. the guide was comprehensive so you won't have any problem understanding the whole process. i managed to complete my medical without any problem at 2PM. i was asked to come back next day for the results.

the next day i went back to SLEC 1PM, i approached the guard and he look up my name on the master list. he told me i can have my farewell party when i return to cebu. it was odd and i was like why is he telling me this so soon when in fact i haven't been interviewed yet.. hahaha..but i must admit, the thought amused me. i had my immunization that day, 4shots. overall, my medical went perfectly fine.

INTERVIEW

i arrived 5:45 AM for my 6:30 AM interview schedule. there were already dozens of people sitted ahead of me. i got in the USEM 6:20 AM. the prescreening when just fine. the prescreener noticed that my husband was born filipino citizen. she just asked me 2 questions:

how did he get to the US and in what year?

when did he become US citizen? what EXACT date?

after that she asked me to return to my seat and wait until my name will be called. had my fingerprint scanned and finally waited for my number on the cue board for my final interview with the CO. my number flashed.

6030 > 28

i went over to window 28 and a blue-eyed CO was seated across me. she administered the oath and started asking me questions.

what is your petioner's complete name?

how, when and where did you meet your husband?

how many times has he visited the country eversince the relationship started up until now?

when was the last time you saw him?

do you two have children? and have you applied for CRBA?

what kind of job do you have here in PI?

when are you planning to take your stateboard?

while she was doing her interview, she was typing details on her computer screen then she finally said,

i didn't see any problem with all your submitted documents and your english is excellent

(i was like, my english was excellent? hahaha..hmmm, i was expecting something different for a final comment)

and she added..

there's just ONE thing i want from you..[/color]

(ONE thing she wants? OMG! that moment, i wished i didn't complain)

please submit a MARRIAGE INDEX to prove that there's no previos marriage that occured before your union with your petitioner

(MARRIAGE INDEX??? i almost fainted..lol. first time i heard this term!)

i finally regained focus, i asked the CO what it was exactly and then she explained what the document was and i almost leaped for joy!!! I HAVE THAT WITH ME!!! i handed the marriage index to her and she smiled and said,

well, there's nothing more i can say. start packing! WELCOME TO AMERICA!

i said my thank yous and with a big smile, i headed out the room. wow..it felt great..i was seated still floating in disbelief when i heard my name called. i was given a pink slip and i paid delbros for visa delivery.

all the time, i was conditioning myself for a white slip knowing that my DV was NOT processed yet. but neither the prescreener nor the CO asked for my DV receipt from metrobank. the ONLY strange document they asked from me and i NEVER even expected was the MARRIAGE INDEX from NSO..

now i await my visa delivery..i'm back in cebu after the whole trip..tired..but happy that everything is done and behind me..good luck to everyone awaiting their turn and just a piece of advise, stay focused, be OVERLY prepared and pray..

Edited October 5, 2008 by MJ3lasvegas

[chadherm 0]

Congrats !

[yankee 0]

Congratulations!!!

next will be CFO and ready to go here.have a safe trip to CEbu..

[Ban Hammer 13,283]

:dance: :dance: :dance:

congrats on your approval.

[MJ3lasvegas 0]

Congrats !

thanks..that was a quick post! hahaha..

Congratulations!!!

next will be CFO and ready to go here.have a safe trip to CEbu..

TRUE..i'll probably have my CFO 2 weeks from now. i'm headed to boracay this week with my family and our son to treat myself for a job well done! hahaha...

:dance: :dance: :dance:

congrats on your approval.

thank you charles..i wanna do the dance too!!

yepeey!!

[EWRI6884 0]

Congrat's... My fiancee is from Mactan and we are patiently awaiting our NOA2.

Thanks so much for sharing your experience, she is a bit nervous about the whole process up in Manila... but nothing she cant overcome I'm sure.

Again Congratulations and hope your trip is safe!!!

[yankee 0]

Congratulations!!!

next will be CFO and ready to go here.have a safe trip to CEbu..

TRUE..i'll probably have my CFO 2 weeks from now. i'm headed to boracay this week with my family and our son to treat myself for a job well done! hahaha...

Wow! Bora..grabe super enjoy ako last year jan..enjoy and good thing you are spending quality time with your family..when is your flight? bring Otap to US ha..lol..

[MJ3lasvegas 0]

Wow! Bora..grabe super enjoy ako last year jan..enjoy and good thing you are spending quality time with your family..when is your flight? bring Otap to US ha..lol..

i'm leaving november after the town fiesta, i still have to say my thank yous to the virgin mary and to sto. niño for the swift medical and interview..YES, if you live near las vegas NV area, i'll bring you a box of otap, hand carried pa yun ha..lol

Congrat's... My fiancee is from Mactan and we are patiently awaiting our NOA2.

Thanks so much for sharing your experience, she is a bit nervous about the whole process up in Manila... but nothing she cant overcome I'm sure.

Again Congratulations and hope your trip is safe!!!

thanks, i wish you both the best..it's alright to be nervous, i guess it's pretty normal especially when we don't know what's gonna happen next..just let her come prepared during medical and interview and she's all set..

[AllRightsReserved 0]

Congratulations!!!

[KC♥MP 0]

Congratulations!!!

[jimcat 1]

congratulations!!! that was a quick one huh!! you're off soon!

[Filiricans 3]

Congrat's & God bless.

[MJ3lasvegas 0]

Congratulations!!!

thanks!

Congratulations!!!

thanks!

congratulations!!! that was a quick one huh!! you're off soon!

quick indeed..i'm leaving for vegas later next month, filipino as i am, i don't wanna miss the upcoming fiesta! plus, i need to spend some quality time with my family and our son since he will not be travelling me to US, he'll travel with his dad later next year (june 2009 - daddy will be coming to PI to fetch him, no prob in travelling coz he got his US passport already) for reasons that i'd still be adjusting to life there and i need to find a job.

i'm happy everything is done but not too excited to leave since it feels like i'm leaving a part of me behind..the feeling is different, but somehow this will be for his future..

Congrat's & God bless.

thanks ritz! it's been a while!!! where have you been? nah, kidding..

bitaw, i'm glad this is all behind me now. i noticed that you're leaving soon..you take care..PM me at YM sometime..i'd definitely wanna keep in touch..

[thirdsjen 0]

CONGRATS!!

i just have a question: what's a MARRIAGE INDEX? is that the CENOMAR? do we need this? my husband's interview is Nov 18 so we still have time to get all the necessary requirements if i'm missing something..

thanks in advance for your help!

[yankee 0]

i'm leaving november after the town fiesta, i still have to say my thank yous to the virgin mary and to sto. niño for the swift medical and interview..YES, if you live near las vegas NV area, i'll bring you a box of otap, hand carried pa yun ha..lol

ngeks, akala ko third week of Oct alis mo.. we'll be in Vegas that time..anyways keep in touch baka sakali pede isend sa post office ung Special Otap of yours..lol..ingats and enjoy ur bora vacation..san kau sa vegas ???

Edited October 7, 2008 by yankee