Interview Experience

[jeffcloe 0]

My interview experience: K1 Visa 10-16-2008

Woke at 4AM. Had a nice breakfast. Left the house at 5:30AM. Dropped by at a hotel nearby where Maria (allrightsreserved) and her daughters waited for me.

6:10AM - We arrived outside USEM Manila. Waited for few minutes then our scheduled time of interview was called and we had to cue in line. Showed ID and appointment letter to the guard, scanned our things (the guard said my bag was too heavy haha).

We were asked to sit on blue chairs, waited for just 20 minutes until we were asked to get our stub numbers. Before I got my stub I was asked for my DS forms. My number was 7005.

Few more minutes my name was called and were asked to go to window 16 for finger scanning.

While waiting for pre-screening, I was talking to the person right beside me when Maria told me 7005 is already flashing on the q-matic board hahaha (her number was 7006 and she does not know mine was 7005, she only said that because she’s thinking she’s next to that number, so be aware and stay focus on the q-matic board) Ok, I rushed on window 22 for pre-screening.

I greeted the lady “Good Morning” she asked me if it’s a good morning, I said it is indeed a very pleasant morning, then she smiled. She asked me;

If I pay the Document Verification? She asked for my receipt.

Then original copies of my BC, CENOMAR, NBI. She then asked;

Who is your petitioner?

Then he asked for I-134, 1040 and W2 for 2007, Employment Certificate and pay stubs, bank statement (good thing I have Jeff’s bank statement yaaay)… Pictures of us (she asked if I made the photo album my self, and she said it‘s nice), phone records, and email logs. Then she asked me;

Where and when did we meet?

When was his first visit?

How many times did he visit?

When was his last visit?

Was he married before?

Does he have a child?

What kind of job does he do?

She then check my DS forms, and asked me to sign 156K (the portion where it says DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE). She noticed I attached another paper for my DS 157 regarding question numbers 9, 12 & 17. And she asked how long was the longest vacation I had outside the country. She then said “You may have a seat, wait for your number (same number) and good luck.

Yaayyy! Past 10AM I think my number flashed on the q-matic board and I went to window 31. I was asked to swear, at first I was shaking and I don’t know what to say LOL

Then CO started asking me:

What is your name?

What is your petitioner’s name?

How old am I?

How old is my petitioner?

What is his Job? In what state?

Was he married before?

Does he have a child? How many? How old is the child? When was the child born?

He then said “you have tons of papers here” I smiled. (I am thinking I still have some more in my heavy bag LOL).

Then he wrote some notes on his PC and he said there seems to be no problem, you can wait outside and wait for your name to be called. And I said thank you sir, have a good day.

My name was called on window 37 after few minutes, they gave back the evidences. I was given a PINK SLIP ONLY (I can‘t wait to say but Maria and her daughters also got pink slip only LOL she will laugh when she sees this message LOL), and the person on window 37 said, “pay for the visa delivery, and go home“.

I asked God to sit beside me, there were no vacant seat for HIM but I know he was guiding all of us throughout the process. And so I want to dedicate this moment to HIM, praise God!

To Jeff, I know how happy you are, your happiness upon knowing everything went well was priceless and it made me so happy. I love you so much and I can’t wait to be with you again, and this time for good and until forever!

To all the VJ people who shared their knowledge and experience, and most importantly who shared such a wonderful friendship during the waiting for approval, during my medical, during my interview and throughout my visa journey, a million thanks to all of you (I will drop a note to all of you).

Good luck to all of you who will be having their medical and interview soon. Have faith in God and everything will be fine.

My primary folder and all our evidences

[Boorai 0]

First of all, congrats on completing the process. We all know how trying it is.

And thanks, also, for the detail of your interview process. it will help my wife and others to emotionally prepare for their interview.

[jeffcloe 0]

First of all, congrats on completing the process. We all know how trying it is.

And thanks, also, for the detail of your interview process. it will help my wife and others to emotionally prepare for their interview.

Thanks a lot Boorai

Posts here in VJ helped me a lot and so I want to return the favor to those who will soon have their interview... Wish you and your wife good luck...

[tedjen 0]

^^This case is another proof that we STILL need to pay DV!

See what she wrote...

I greeted the lady “Good Morning” she asked me if it’s a good morning, I said it is indeed a very pleasant morning, then she smiled. She asked me;

If I pay the Document Verification? She asked for my receipt.

Then original copies of my BC, CENOMAR, NBI. She then asked;

Who is your petitioner?

Btw, girl, CONGRATS!!! Another good news:)

[jeffcloe 0]

^^This case is another proof that we STILL need to pay DV!

See what she wrote...

I greeted the lady “Good Morning” she asked me if it’s a good morning, I said it is indeed a very pleasant morning, then she smiled. She asked me;

If I pay the Document Verification? She asked for my receipt.

Then original copies of my BC, CENOMAR, NBI. She then asked;

Who is your petitioner?

Btw, girl, CONGRATS!!! Another good news:)

THANKS A LOT

btw, I paid DV last Oct 2, my interview was Oct 16... I will update you about the visa delivery.

there was K1 applicant there also who only paid DV last Monday (Oct 13) and got pink slip and was not asked for DV receipt.

[Boorai 0]

Grae and i had a recent conversatin about the DV cost and..yes..I did notice the question that she was asked. But I am sure that processe' will be prompted about paying the DV cost....i do presume.

[lokashadow04 0]

"Thats great....CONGRATS!!!!

God Bless,

Irene

[Mia Sav 1]

Congratulations to your successful interview! Looking at how prepared you are documentation-wise makes me smile because I recalled how it was when I went thru it months back. Anyway, a piece of advice: you will go thru AOS interview soon so keep some of the evidence you had coz you will need them again soon like cards, e-mails & photos. Goodluck to you & hope you receive your visa soon!

[jeffcloe 0]

"Thats great....CONGRATS!!!!

God Bless,

Irene

Thanks Irene

God bless you and your family.

Congratulations to your successful interview! Looking at how prepared you are documentation-wise makes me smile because I recalled how it was when I went thru it months back. Anyway, a piece of advice: you will go thru AOS interview soon so keep some of the evidence you had coz you will need them again soon like cards, e-mails & photos. Goodluck to you & hope you receive your visa soon!

Hi nikmia, thank you. Sooner or later when I read posts here about their interview experience I might feel the same thing you are feeling now.

That's a very great advice, I will keep that in mind, I will pack them first so I wont forget any of them. THANKS AGAIN.

God bless you and your family

Cloe here...

[AllRightsReserved 0]

Congratulations sis! just woke up from a trip back home.Will post mine too.

[jeffcloe 0]

Congratulations sis! just woke up from a trip back home.Will post mine too.

LOL sis, congrats to you ! hahahaha! Miss the makukulit na kids and their paranoid mom hahaha!

[o0pink0o 3]

yay! *sings* celebrate good times come on! lol! i am so happy for you sis! you'll be soon with jeff finally and this time for good na i wasn't really surprised with this news bec i know that you'll pass the interview parang kailan lang at nagaantay tayo ng noa2 mo noh? tapos eto na!! tapos na rin ang pinagkakaabalahang interview!! hooraayy!! congrats ulit sayo

[jeffcloe 0]

yay! *sings* celebrate good times come on! lol! i am so happy for you sis! you'll be soon with jeff finally and this time for good na i wasn't really surprised with this news bec i know that you'll pass the interview parang kailan lang at nagaantay tayo ng noa2 mo noh? tapos eto na!! tapos na rin ang pinagkakaabalahang interview!! hooraayy!! congrats ulit sayo

LOL LOL kahit kailan kakatuwa ka sis LOL and you sang for me thanks how sweet! hahahaha (I can see dark clouds now seriously, kahit ask mo pa ibang taga Manila LOL)

Thank you Thank you SISSSSSSSSSSS! Big hugssssssssss!

I will just be waiting for visa, please God sana wag matagal

Sis hope everything is ok with you in Ohio, I know you are super happy now that you are with your Goryo and Aso haha, stay happy sis! God bless!

Edited October 17, 2008 by jeffcloe

[Hunnybaby 1]

yay! *sings* celebrate good times come on! lol! i am so happy for you sis! you'll be soon with jeff finally and this time for good na i wasn't really surprised with this news bec i know that you'll pass the interview parang kailan lang at nagaantay tayo ng noa2 mo noh? tapos eto na!! tapos na rin ang pinagkakaabalahang interview!! hooraayy!! congrats ulit sayo

LOL LOL kahit kailan kakatuwa ka sis LOL and you sang for me thanks how sweet! hahahaha (I can see dark clouds now seriously, kahit ask mo pa ibang taga Manila LOL)

Thank you Thank you SISSSSSSSSSSS! Big hugssssssssss!

I will just be waiting for visa, please God sana wag matagal

Sis hope everything is ok with you in Ohio, I know you are super happy now that you are with your Goryo and Aso haha, stay happy sis! God bless!

Wow! I like it how you prepared your documentation. really cool! I bet your CO was really impressed as for me, I don't know how to start it. Any suggestions?

Don't know where to start

By the way, CONGRATULATIONS!!!

[jeffcloe 0]

Wow! I like it how you prepared your documentation. really cool! I bet your CO was really impressed as for me, I don't know how to start it. Any suggestions?

Don't know where to start

By the way, CONGRATULATIONS!!!

LOL I was exactly like you when our petition was approved, don't know where to start and was not thinking of organizing everything. But way back while waiting for NOA2 I started printing e-mails and chat logs so I could just relax while waiting for interview day. But still though I have printed chat and email logs, I still was still rushing until the day before my interview hahaha!

So I suggest you prepare all your necessary documents like NBI, BC, CENOMAR, ETC... then start collecting all your proofs like emails, chat logs, pictures in a simple bendable album, phone records, etc...

Easier said LOL I know... but I want to wish you good luck and may God bless you throughout your journey. THANKS!