Manila Embassy Interview

[steve3656 0]

Ahmari & Jhen

Wow congratulations, I can just imagine how happy you are that she is finally here with you, the long ordeal is over. Its nice that you continue to post here and help others. My fiancee has her appointment on 2/16 and her medical on 2/9, what city is your wife from. My fiancee is from Zamboanga city

steve

Steve...

My wife is from Laguna on the Island of Luzon. VJ has been a huge part of life for the majority of this year (even before I became a member). I stumbled across VJ after I had researched and learned some general knowledge about the process. VJ helped to fill in the gaps and gave us the ability to learn, grow, and share with a great group of people. It's an honor for me to share what I have learned with others and continue to grow.

Cheers!!!

Ahmari & Jhen

Ahmari & Jhen

I have heard of Laguna its a province outside of Manila , I have been to the Philippines a few times and have been to several cities before, its a beautiful country and I really adore the hospitality of the people, I can see how happy you are from your wedding photos and you are blessed with a lovely filipina wife so take good care of her and she will love you forever.

steve

[Dean iWait 0]

So I don't need to do anything at all?

Yes, you don't need to do anything. Remember the email that the embassy sent you? There's a part there that mentions about the validity of NOA2. Here it is...

... x x x ...

We want to assure you that while an approved fiancé(e) petition is originally valid for four months from the date of its approval, a consular officer may revalidate it for an additional four months. This revalidation is routine as long as you and the beneficiary remain legally free to marry and continue to intend to do so within 90 days after the beneficiary is admitted into the United States.

... x x x ...

I see. It didn't understand "routine" to mean automatic, but I guess it is.

Hmmm, then why does VJ have a sample letter requesting an extension?

I've got an example. I will try to attach it here. If not I will copy and paste.

extend_approval.doc

[garya505 2]

So I don't need to do anything at all?

Yes, you don't need to do anything. Remember the email that the embassy sent you? There's a part there that mentions about the validity of NOA2. Here it is...

... x x x ...

We want to assure you that while an approved fiancé(e) petition is originally valid for four months from the date of its approval, a consular officer may revalidate it for an additional four months. This revalidation is routine as long as you and the beneficiary remain legally free to marry and continue to intend to do so within 90 days after the beneficiary is admitted into the United States.

... x x x ...

I see. It didn't understand "routine" to mean automatic, but I guess it is.

Hmmm, then why does VJ have a sample letter requesting an extension?

I've got an example. I will try to attach it here. If not I will copy and paste.

Yes thats the VJ example letter, but the concenus here is that it's not needed at all. Or is it?

[Dean iWait 0]

So I don't need to do anything at all?

Yes, you don't need to do anything. Remember the email that the embassy sent you? There's a part there that mentions about the validity of NOA2. Here it is...

... x x x ...

We want to assure you that while an approved fiancé(e) petition is originally valid for four months from the date of its approval, a consular officer may revalidate it for an additional four months. This revalidation is routine as long as you and the beneficiary remain legally free to marry and continue to intend to do so within 90 days after the beneficiary is admitted into the United States.

... x x x ...

I see. It didn't understand "routine" to mean automatic, but I guess it is.

Hmmm, then why does VJ have a sample letter requesting an extension?

I've got an example. I will try to attach it here. If not I will copy and paste.

Yes thats the VJ example letter, but the concenus here is that it's not needed at all. Or is it?

Well I've decided to fax one. After reading an article that touched on this subject from Marc Ellis our own VJ'er and immigration attorney I decided that's the best course of action. I mean I do beleive the dates are routinely extended but I figure why not cover all the bases.

[garya505 2]

So I don't need to do anything at all?

Yes, you don't need to do anything. Remember the email that the embassy sent you? There's a part there that mentions about the validity of NOA2. Here it is...

... x x x ...

We want to assure you that while an approved fiancé(e) petition is originally valid for four months from the date of its approval, a consular officer may revalidate it for an additional four months. This revalidation is routine as long as you and the beneficiary remain legally free to marry and continue to intend to do so within 90 days after the beneficiary is admitted into the United States.

... x x x ...

I see. It didn't understand "routine" to mean automatic, but I guess it is.

Hmmm, then why does VJ have a sample letter requesting an extension?

I've got an example. I will try to attach it here. If not I will copy and paste.

Yes thats the VJ example letter, but the concenus here is that it's not needed at all. Or is it?

Well I've decided to fax one. After reading an article that touched on this subject from Marc Ellis our own VJ'er and immigration attorney I decided that's the best course of action. I mean I do beleive the dates are routinely extended but I figure why not cover all the bases.

That's what I was thinking too. I'm going to be there for the interview and I don't plan on flying home alone.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Hi all, hope everyone had a good Christmas. Marivic and I processed through Detroit for POE this morning via Manila - Japan. The POE was a simple 2 minute stand at the window get a few stamps and hand them the sealed envelope. We are both jet lagged but very happy to be home together. It was the first time I have flown home from the Phils without feeling so depressed ;-)

Welcome home!

[one...two...tree 2,762]

PatientlyWaiting,

Jinky finally received packet 4 on January 2, 2007 as an update to your list! Thank you!

[Sheriff Uling 3]

Hi all, hope everyone had a good Christmas. Marivic and I processed through Detroit for POE this morning via Manila - Japan. The POE was a simple 2 minute stand at the window get a few stamps and hand them the sealed envelope. We are both jet lagged but very happy to be home together. It was the first time I have flown home from the Phils without feeling so depressed ;-)

My bad! I missed the great news! Congrats!!! Now you can live up to the name cybernutguy... LOL!!!

[sunandmoon 450]

Steve3656...

Question: Do you know if they still require a bank account letter for the interview or is that optional.

Answer: Yes! The instructions for the I-134 state that:

"The sponsor must submit in duplicate evidence of incomeand resources, as appropriate:

A. Statement from an officer of the bank or other financial institutions where you have deposits...

.........1. Date account opened;

.........2. Total amount deposited for the past year;

.........3. Present balance.

B. Statement of your employer on business stationery, revealing:

.........1. Date and nature of employment;

.........2. Salary paid;

.........3. Whether the position is temporary or permanent.

C. If self-employed:

.........1. Copy of last income tax return filed

.........2. Report of commercial rating concern.

D. List containing serial numbers and denominations of bonds and name of record owner(s)."

NOTE: Most sponsors do NOT submit anything under item "D", but the USE does't seem to mind because not everyone has stocks and bonds. On the other hand, there is a strong likelyhood that sponsors have bank account(s) and the USE may look unfavorable about a missing statement from the bank or other financial institution concerning the sponsors' deposit(s).

Ahmari & Jhen

p.s. - VJ Family please chime in...

steve3656,

you can provide copies bank statements instead of letter from the bank. what I provided my fiancee with was 3 most recent tax transcripts, copies of the W-2, notarized form I-134, and a letter from my employer. I didn't provide bank statements or bank letter, but I'm not recommending you don't. I didn't feel it necessary with my particular situation.

[garya505 2]

Steve3656...

Question: Do you know if they still require a bank account letter for the interview or is that optional.

Answer: Yes! The instructions for the I-134 state that:

"The sponsor must submit in duplicate evidence of incomeand resources, as appropriate:

A. Statement from an officer of the bank or other financial institutions where you have deposits...

.........1. Date account opened;

.........2. Total amount deposited for the past year;

.........3. Present balance.

B. Statement of your employer on business stationery, revealing:

.........1. Date and nature of employment;

.........2. Salary paid;

.........3. Whether the position is temporary or permanent.

C. If self-employed:

.........1. Copy of last income tax return filed

.........2. Report of commercial rating concern.

D. List containing serial numbers and denominations of bonds and name of record owner(s)."

NOTE: Most sponsors do NOT submit anything under item "D", but the USE does't seem to mind because not everyone has stocks and bonds. On the other hand, there is a strong likelyhood that sponsors have bank account(s) and the USE may look unfavorable about a missing statement from the bank or other financial institution concerning the sponsors' deposit(s).

Ahmari & Jhen

p.s. - VJ Family please chime in...

steve3656,

you can provide copies bank statements instead of letter from the bank. what I provided my fiancee with was 3 most recent tax transcripts, copies of the W-2, notarized form I-134, and a letter from my employer. I didn't provide bank statements or bank letter, but I'm not recommending you don't. I didn't feel it necessary with my particular situation.

Let's say, for example, that your income is 3X the poverty level. Is there any point at all in providing a bank statement or letter from the bank for an account with say, $3000 in it? Or for that matter, is there any point in providing anything other than the employer letter, copies of tax returns, and W-2 forms?

[mychelle 1]

Let's say, for example, that your income is 3X the poverty level. Is there any point at all in providing a bank statement or letter from the bank for an account with say, $3000 in it? Or for that matter, is there any point in providing anything other than the employer letter, copies of tax returns, and W-2 forms?

if obtaining a bank letter is convenient then i say go ahead and include it (i included one but it wasn't asked).

happy new year to all!

[sunandmoon 450]

Steve3656...

Question: Do you know if they still require a bank account letter for the interview or is that optional.

Answer: Yes! The instructions for the I-134 state that:

"The sponsor must submit in duplicate evidence of incomeand resources, as appropriate:

A. Statement from an officer of the bank or other financial institutions where you have deposits...

.........1. Date account opened;

.........2. Total amount deposited for the past year;

.........3. Present balance.

B. Statement of your employer on business stationery, revealing:

.........1. Date and nature of employment;

.........2. Salary paid;

.........3. Whether the position is temporary or permanent.

C. If self-employed:

.........1. Copy of last income tax return filed

.........2. Report of commercial rating concern.

D. List containing serial numbers and denominations of bonds and name of record owner(s)."

NOTE: Most sponsors do NOT submit anything under item "D", but the USE does't seem to mind because not everyone has stocks and bonds. On the other hand, there is a strong likelyhood that sponsors have bank account(s) and the USE may look unfavorable about a missing statement from the bank or other financial institution concerning the sponsors' deposit(s).

Ahmari & Jhen

p.s. - VJ Family please chime in...

steve3656,

you can provide copies bank statements instead of letter from the bank. what I provided my fiancee with was 3 most recent tax transcripts, copies of the W-2, notarized form I-134, and a letter from my employer. I didn't provide bank statements or bank letter, but I'm not recommending you don't. I didn't feel it necessary with my particular situation.

Let's say, for example, that your income is 3X the poverty level. Is there any point at all in providing a bank statement or letter from the bank for an account with say, $3000 in it? Or for that matter, is there any point in providing anything other than the employer letter, copies of tax returns, and W-2 forms?

that was kind of my thinking, which is why I did not provide bank letter or statements. however I am not suggesting for others not to submit a bank letter or statements.

[Pinay Wife 47]

Updating timelines of Steven_and_Jinky and PW.

Legend:

OK - Visa approved

AR - Admin Review/Add'l Docs Required

ME - Military Expedite

AO - Age-Out (Derivative approaching age 21)

Name.................NOA2.....MNL REC’D..PACKET...INTERVIEW..MNL CASE#..STATUS..DELIVERED/#OF DAYS/PLACE DLVRD

K1 LIST

01..louchiw.........02-xx-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..07-28-06..2006-xxxxxx..AR..previous AOS

02..timmaricel......04-07-06..09-21-06..10-20-06..12-04-06..2006-601xxx..OK

03..Madison Man.....09-01-06..09-20-06..xx-xx-xx..12-04-06..2006-601xxx..OK..Dec 12/06 days/Manila

04..zethris.........04-13-06..09-20-06..xx-xx-xx..12-04-06..2006-60xxxx..OK..Dec 12/08 days/???

05..annie19.........05-09-06..05-22-06..xx-xx-xx..09-21-06..2006-635xxx..AR..Divorce decree

06..BJZags..........08-04-06..08-17-06..10-20-06..12-05-06..2006-720xxx..OK..Dec 28/23 days/Makati

07..tamara..........07-31-06..08-24-06..10-26-06..12-11-06..2006-723xxx..OK..Dec 14/03 days/Kalookan

08..shimmy..........08-01-06..08-23-06..10-20-06..12-11-06..2006-723xxx..OK..Dec 21/10 days/Davao

09..FMerz...........08-09-06..08-23-06..xx-xx-xx..12-12-06..2006-723xxx..OK..Dec 13/01 day/Picked up

10..roymcn3rd.......07-31-06..08-23-06..10-25-06..12-13-06..2006-723xxx..OK..Dec 20/07 days/Davao

11..mae_jim.........08-03-06..08-23-06..10-21-06..12-18-06..2006-728xxx..OK..Dec 20/02 days/Picked up

12..Elizabeth.......08-15-06..08-21-06..10-21-06..12-21-06..2006-729xxx..OK..Dec 28/07 days/Makati

13..treynroxy.......08-03-06..08-25-06..11-29-06..01-11-07..2006-736xxx

14..TimR............08-10-06..09-06-06..11-28-06..01-11-07..2006-736xxx

15..daveandlirio....08-03-06..08-28-06..xx-xx-xx..01-12-07..2006-737xxx

16..lovebug.........08-12-06..08-29-06..11-29-06..01-12-07..2006-737xxx

17..neonspark.......08-23-06..xx-xx-xx..11-28-06..01-12-07..2006-737xxx

18..kirkandjenny....08-18-06..09-26-06..11-29-06..01-19-07..2006-743xxx

19..Glenn&Rosemarie.08-29-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..01-25-07..2006-750xxx

20. roundbo.........09-11-06..09-23-06..xx-xx-xx..01-30-07..2006-756xxx

21..ronmay..........08-28-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..12-27-06..2006-757xxx

22..Robhankins......09-01-06..09-22-06..xx-xx-xx..12-28-06..2006-761xxx..Interview postponed

23..ellmoi..........09-17-06..09-26-06..xx-xx-xx..12-28-06..2006-762xxx

24..jo&john.........08-30-06..10-06-06..PICKED UP.10-18-06..2006-764xxx..OK-AO..Oct 25/07 days/Manila

25..RiggerAF........09-04-06..10-02-06..12-14-06..01-18-07..2006-764xxx

26..sway............09-05-06..10-30-06..xx-xx-xx..01-19-07..2006-764xxx

27..edz2006.........09-05-06..10-04-06..12-14-06..01-23-07..2006-764xxx

28..vic&el4ever.....09-07-06..09-27-06..xx-xx-xx..02-01-07..2006-768xxx

29..davidjack.......09-05-06..10-04-06..xx-xx-xx..02-02-07..2006-770xxx

30..binow...........09-20-06..10-02-06..xx-xx-xx..02-02-07..2006-770xxx

31..lebby...........09-07-06..10-03-06..12-21-06..02-05-07..2006-772xxx

32..arch_n_cel......09-11-06..10-18-06..xx-xx-xx..02-02-07..2006-772xxx

33..sbqwolf1........09-11-06..10-18-06..12-22-06..02-05-07..2006-772xxx

34..lawrencejeramie.09-11-06..10-17-06..12-23-06..02-06-07..2006-775xxx

35..JelloShotGirl...09-29-06..10-13-06..12-22-06..02-08-07..2006-776xxx

36..Richard&Maria...09-05-06..10-06-06..xx-xx-xx..02-13-07..2006-779xxx

37..garya505........09-18-06..10-17-06..12-29-06..02-13-07..2006-779xxx

38..Burrito.........09-21-06..10-18-06..12-23-06..02-14-07..2006-783xxx

39..Iniibig ko......09-07-06..10-15-06..12-27-06..02-15-07..2006-783xxx

40..Thersch.........09-19-06..10-23-06..12-22-06..02-15-07..2006-783xxx

41..Ken_Maria.......09-18-06..10-10-06..12-26-06..02-15-07..2006-783xxx

42..mydestiny.......09-21-06..10-23-06..xx-xx-xx..02-23-07..2006-783xxx

43..Birdysboy.......09-11-06..10-23-06..10-25-06..02-16-07..2006-786xxx

44..gobdogman.......09-07-06..10-20-06..xx-xx-xx..02-16-07..2006-789xxx

45..Steve-n-Ana.....09-28-06..10-25-06..12-29-06..02-16-07..2006-789xxx

46..jamrok..........09-29-06..10-25-06..xx-xx-xx..11-24-06..2006-789xxx..AO..AR (Cenomar)

47..Erichu..........10-11-06..10-23-06..12-23-06..02-16-07..2006-789xxx

48..Paulily.........09-25-06..10-20-06..12-22-06..02-16-07..2006-792xxx

49..felnfrank.......10-12-06..10-23-06..12-22-06..02-16-07..2006-792xxx

50..bangus delight..10-05-06..10-20-06..12-22-06..02-16-07..2006-792xxx

51..StevenandJinky..10-17-06..11-02-06..01-02-07..02-16-07..2006-793xxx

52..oakwell.........10-16-06..11-06-06..xx-xx-xx..02-20-07..2006-796xxx

53..Mike_and_Jennie.10-05-06..10-30-06..12-21-06..02-20-07..2006-799xxx

54..2Hearts.........10-18-06..11-03-06..xx-xx-xx..02-20-07..2006-800xxx

55..patrick808......10-18-06..10-30-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-800xxx..

56..Joone745........10-20-06..11-01-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-800xxx..

57..kar3n...........10-16-06..11-14-06..12-21-06..02-21-07..2006-805xxx

58..macky...........10-05-06..11-22-06..12-12-06..02-22-07..2006-813xxx

59..Wes.............11-02-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-818xxx

60..49bstreet.......09-29-06..11-21-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-820xxx

61..maylet29........10-27-06..11-21-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-820xxx

62..kismet..........11-02-06..11-20-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-820xxx

63..iya.............11-02-06..xx-xx-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-820xxx

64..Alanlvsjudy.....11-06-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-824xxx

65..mpgirl..........11-21-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-834xxx

66..DeaniWait.......11-28-06..12-19-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-842xxx

67..DaveandFleur....10-17-06..12-19-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-845xxx

68..PatientlyWait...12-04-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-852xxx

69..Kayz............12-14-06..12-27-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-854xxx

K3 LIST

01..K3 IR...........07-25-06..xx-xx-xx..09-20-06..11-13-06..2006-xxxxxx..OK..Nov 20/07 days/San Juan MM

02..cybernutguy.....09-22-06..10-12-06..xx-xx-xx..11-28-06..2006-xxxxxx..OK..Dec 15/17 days/Makati (with AR)

03..shadowladylx....08-02-06..08-14-06..xx-xx-xx..12-05-06..2006-721xxx..OK..Dec 12/07 days/Quezon City

04..Amerikano.......10-03-06..10-19-06..xx-xx-xx..02-13-07..2006-783xxx

05..dj2004..........11-16-06..12-12-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-839xxx

IR-1/CR-1

Name.................NOA2.....CASE CMPLT..PACKET..INTERVIEW...MNL CASE#..STATUS

01..Biancashey......03-09-06..09-01-06..xx-xx-xx..01-19-07..2006-576xxx

02..JunCel..........05-15-06..08-24-06..12-07-06..01-05-07..2006-646xxx

03..facechelle......05-31-06..09-25-06..xx-xx-xx..01-30-07..2006-659xxx

04..DaveHorton......07-25-06..08-25-06..10-24-06..12-04-06..2006-208xxx..OK

05..Jazzy...........08-03-06..10-17-06..xx-xx-xx..02-08-07..2006-729xxx

06..w1n78...........09-05-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-764xxx

07..soulm8z0928.....09-06-06..11-16-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-76xxxx

08..M&M.............09-07-06..11-15-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-765xxx

09..Amerikano.......09-13-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-772xxx

10..dims1...........09-20-06..12-01-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-775xxx

Edited January 2, 2007 by PatientlyWaiting

[Sheriff Uling 3]

Steve3656,

The discussion about the I-134 requirements a great reason why I love VJ... collective knowledge and experience... It appears (by the success of our other Phil-Am families) the USE is fine with or without the letter of Statement from an officer of the bank or other financial institutions accompaning the I-134. So you may omit it from your submission without consequence.

Cheers!!!

Ahmari & Jhen

Edited January 3, 2007 by Uling

[RonMay 1]

hi all! i just got my visa today which im very much happy to have... yet i have a concern (not sure if this is a big issue) but my fiance's first name is being repeated under the "annotation"... for example his name is "marc ryan doe", but its written there as "marc ryan doe marc" should i be concern of that??? thanks!!!