Manila Embassy Interview

[David-and-Mae 15]

Anyone else hoping for an appointment in June? I guess the appointments for June will be posted next week. I see that the MNL2007XXXXXX number one before me already has their interview on May 22!!!!

To everyone with an appointment in April, my best wishes are with you all. Also, for prehypertension, I recommend the Dash Diet. It can really bring down blood pressure and is easy to follow:

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/hea...sh/new_dash.pdf

Cheers!

Hi there! I'm also hoping for an early June appointment since one of my friends here at VJ got her schedules already and our timelines are really close. I'm excited for the 15th day of April to come. It's not because it's payday, but because it's the time for USE Manila to announce the June batch. Woooohoooooooooo! Exciting and at the same time agonizing (to wait).

To all April and May interviewees, GOOD LUCK!

Mae

[Alanlvsjudy 0]

Is it true that Manila no longer accepts co-sponsors for the K1 Visa? I had one of the lawyers I contacted tell me this. I averaged only $14,000 the past 3 years. Anyone know about this? Thanks so much!!!

I am in contact with someone, who has an attorney, and just filed using a co-sponser. I do not see where it should be different with you. PM me. I am an attorney here and will be getting into immigration law and have no problem doing free research for people as I learn about immigration law.

Your current earnings are more important than an average. Do you currently meet guidelines? If not, you can expect you will be denied the visa based on insufficient support. I have not heard of a single successful attempt to use a cosponsor for a K1 in Manila. I have heard of denials followed by a marriage in the Philippines and a new CR1/IR1 petition. They are willing to entertain the use of a cosponsor for the immigrant visa.

I do not know the solution to your problem but, there has in the recent past been posted about someone not using a CO sponsor but rather a surrogate (i think it was the posters mother or father) and having been successful. careful research will pay off. Good Luck

[Dean iWait 0]

I'm here in Manila with Sheryl and we had her interview today and from what we can tell we are approved. The CO wouldn't say one way or another. After the CO interview we were told to step out and have a seat and wait for Sheryl's name to be called. We went to the window picked up a the pink slip and were told to pay Delbros. So God willing no AR or name checks and we'll have the visa next week and Sheryl can fly home with me on the 14th. We are on the way back to her home on Midanao to spend the rest of Holy Week with her family. Then back to Manila on the 10th to see if we could pick up the visa (even though we could not convince Delbros to allow pick up). We are hoping to go to the embassy next week or call and ask for pick up.

[Psoas10 17]

Hmm that is interesting that some people say co-sponsor is not allowed, while some say you can. Also a surrogate is allowed. So i can use my parents then? Well I just got my new job, and I shall make over 20,000 by her interview. I just hope they view my future potential earnings, and by then I should have about 8-10,000 in the bank. Of course my new problem is that makes seeing my sweety impossible now. Will one trip be enough to prove a bonafide relationship? I heard 2 or more is the norm.

[David-and-Mae 15]

I'm here in Manila with Sheryl and we had her interview today and from what we can tell we are approved. The CO wouldn't say one way or another. After the CO interview we were told to step out and have a seat and wait for Sheryl's name to be called. We went to the window picked up a the pink slip and were told to pay Delbros. So God willing no AR or name checks and we'll have the visa next week and Sheryl can fly home with me on the 14th. We are on the way back to her home on Midanao to spend the rest of Holy Week with her family. Then back to Manila on the 10th to see if we could pick up the visa (even though we could not convince Delbros to allow pick up). We are hoping to go to the embassy next week or call and ask for pick up.

CONGRATULATIONS DEAN AND SHERYL! Best wishes to both of you!

[~Chad~ 0]

Congrats Dean and Sheryl!

I'm about to head to the airport so this will be my last post for a week. Good luck to everyone who has upcoming interviews! Godbless!

[David-and-Mae 15]

Congrats Dean and Sheryl!

I'm about to head to the airport so this will be my last post for a week. Good luck to everyone who has upcoming interviews! Godbless!

Have a safe trip Chad!

[Alanlvsjudy 0]

Hmm that is interesting that some people say co-sponsor is not allowed, while some say you can. Also a surrogate is allowed. So i can use my parents then? Well I just got my new job, and I shall make over 20,000 by her interview. I just hope they view my future potential earnings, and by then I should have about 8-10,000 in the bank. Of course my new problem is that makes seeing my sweety impossible now. Will one trip be enough to prove a bonafide relationship? I heard 2 or more is the norm.

I cannot guarantee anything is acceptable, only posting in regards to what I have read here. research, research, research.

Good Luck

[Glenn & Rosemarie 0]

I'm here in Manila with Sheryl and we had her interview today and from what we can tell we are approved. The CO wouldn't say one way or another. After the CO interview we were told to step out and have a seat and wait for Sheryl's name to be called. We went to the window picked up a the pink slip and were told to pay Delbros. So God willing no AR or name checks and we'll have the visa next week and Sheryl can fly home with me on the 14th. We are on the way back to her home on Midanao to spend the rest of Holy Week with her family. Then back to Manila on the 10th to see if we could pick up the visa (even though we could not convince Delbros to allow pick up). We are hoping to go to the embassy next week or call and ask for pick up.

Congratulations Dean and Sheryl!

[Michael and Milahjean 0]

Hello Manila listers, will keep this short...I arrived in Manila to meet my beautiful asawa Milah Jean on March 25 and have had an INCREDIBLE experience here while she survived the CFO seminars followed by a very wonderful week with her family in Leyte province. At Manila today ready to head to America tomorrow. We can't wait to arrive and begin our new lives together. The day has finally come!!! Thanks all to the huge VJ family and to the Manila Embassy thread in particular. More later when we settle in. Good luck all!!!

Michael and Milah Jean

[Glenn & Rosemarie 0]

Hello Manila listers, will keep this short...I arrived in Manila to meet my beautiful asawa Milah Jean on March 25 and have had an INCREDIBLE experience here while she survived the CFO seminars followed by a very wonderful week with her family in Leyte province. At Manila today ready to head to America tomorrow. We can't wait to arrive and begin our new lives together. The day has finally come!!! Thanks all to the huge VJ family and to the Manila Embassy thread in particular. More later when we settle in. Good luck all!!!

Michael and Milah Jean

Congratulations Michael and Milahjean! I wish you both a life filled with happiness.

[chipsahoy 3]

Congratulations Dean & Sheryl and Michael & Milah Jean.. God bless you and more blessings.

Tony & Julie

[Skeeter211 2]

Congratulations Dean & Sheryl and Michael & Milah Jean...Best wishes for a happy life together!!!

Wishing you a safe trip Chad. Have a great time. I'm right behind ya in 3 1/2 weeks

Scott

[BJZags 17]

Hmm that is interesting that some people say co-sponsor is not allowed, while some say you can. Also a surrogate is allowed. So i can use my parents then? Well I just got my new job, and I shall make over 20,000 by her interview. I just hope they view my future potential earnings, and by then I should have about 8-10,000 in the bank. Of course my new problem is that makes seeing my sweety impossible now. Will one trip be enough to prove a bonafide relationship? I heard 2 or more is the norm.

I'm not sure about the co-sponsor thing for the USE in Manila, but with your current salary now, I would think a leter from your employer and at least 3-months pay-stubs would indicate you are over the 125-percent poverty line. So, even if they don't accept co-sponsers, you should be able to pass-muster on your own. But it might be good to have a co-sponsor to further bolster your cause.

[soulm8z0928 0]

Hello Manila listers, will keep this short...I arrived in Manila to meet my beautiful asawa Milah Jean on March 25 and have had an INCREDIBLE experience here while she survived the CFO seminars followed by a very wonderful week with her family in Leyte province. At Manila today ready to head to America tomorrow. We can't wait to arrive and begin our new lives together. The day has finally come!!! Thanks all to the huge VJ family and to the Manila Embassy thread in particular. More later when we settle in. Good luck all!!!

Michael and Milah Jean

Bon Voyage!!!