Approved and on her way to me soon---

[DeeZee 0]

Congratulations! I certainly know how you felt...wish you guys all the best!

[Zee Bee 61]

Congratulations!!!

[delbertjohnson 0]

Thanks Everyone,

all of your support was and is very important to both me and Mercy. Without it and the strength of our love for one another it could have felt worse. I can't wait to hold my asawa ko. She is my world as I am hers. I will continue to be here people. We're not going to leave good friends. May God Bless each and every one of you on your journey. We will update you all on her trip and how things are adjusting for her in the states. I know she will be fine as long as I here as she says. Just alot of hugs and understanding.

Jim and Mercy

[edp333 9]

Congratulations sir Jim and Mercy. Have a great wedding!

Edited February 22, 2008 by edp333

[sunandmoon 450]

Congrats have a happy life together.

[Mia Sav 1]

Congratulations!

We are so happy for both of you! We are praying for your fiancee's safe trip. God bless you both. We wish you a happy, successful and long-lasting marriage!

Mia & Nik

[manila_2005 0]

Hello Everyone,

just want to let everyone know that on 2-14-08, we were approved by the USEM for our K-1 visa. After spending almost a month in AR due to the document verification, we were approved. Man, this feels so uplifting to know that soon we will be together and within a month we can officially call each other husband and wife. Mercy will be on her way to the US via Houston- POE on the 28th from Manila, arriving in Houston on the 29th of February. That day I will gladly give her the biggest American country boy hug she could ever expect. We will then travel to my brothers for her first meeting with family. Everyone is so excited and is open armed to this lady I fell deeply in love with almost 2 years ago. All my friends at work- my extended family are also welcoming her with open arms and they just can't believe how beautiful she is and how much she affects me in my heart every day. People, I would like to thank everyone for their support in the times that were so difficult for us. We both found friends that gave us that little extra encouragement and strength to be patient. My hat goes off to all VJ members and the love and concern that is felt in this site. My God always richly bless each and everyone of you and your love with your mates. We are still going to be around to help those that are starting and going thru the process. Got to pay it forward. Thanks again members,,,

Mahal kita my maganda asawa ko Mercy. Thank you for believing in me and the love we share. It's a bond that will stand the test of time and be displayed for generations to come

Jim and Mercy

ON CLOUD NINE and LOVING IT

Hello Jim & Mercy,

Good to hear your visa is approved. Why were you put on AR in the first place? I had my interview Feb 8, the guy in window 37 said my documents are complete and visa will be delivered. However, some documents needs to be verified. I was told to pay the courier fee of Php165 and Php650 for document verification. Its been 15 days or 2 weeks since my interview and I have no visa yet. Please enlighten me. I'm worried.

Lynn

[Jasman0717 9]

Congratulations

[delbertjohnson 0]

Hello, Manila 2005,

it takes up to 3 to 4 weeks for the document verification to be completed so with any blessings you should hear something soon. I would suggest calling the embassy as much as possible in order to see where your at in the process. We were in the same issue with the document verification and I know it is very frustrating but don't give up hope. You'll get your visa soon if there is nothing wrong with your records. Basically they verify your birth certificate, NBI, cenomar and/or annulment if you have been previously married. So don't worry, it just another process that keeps us from being with our mates. If you need any help or have anymore questions, please feel free to ask us. We're not experts just be thru this situation as have others. Take care and God Bless you with your visa soon.

Thanks to everyone for the congrats recently. Your kindness is always appreciated. May God continue to bless those that are journeying thru this long and difficult process and pay that all you prayers are answered soon.

God Bless,

Jim and Mercy

[wizardfitz 13]

congratulations

[clemedc 0]

CONGRADULATIONS

09-11-07 visa mailed

09-13-07 signed csc

11-10-07 noa1

no touches no anything until

02-08-08 RFE online

02-14-08 RFE hardcopy

02-19-08 mailed RFE to csc

02-21-08 signed for at csc by V SEMEGI

[djturbo 0]

Congratulations!!!

[manila_2005 0]

Hello, Manila 2005,

it takes up to 3 to 4 weeks for the document verification to be completed so with any blessings you should hear something soon. I would suggest calling the embassy as much as possible in order to see where your at in the process. We were in the same issue with the document verification and I know it is very frustrating but don't give up hope. You'll get your visa soon if there is nothing wrong with your records. Basically they verify your birth certificate, NBI, cenomar and/or annulment if you have been previously married. So don't worry, it just another process that keeps us from being with our mates. If you need any help or have anymore questions, please feel free to ask us. We're not experts just be thru this situation as have others. Take care and God Bless you with your visa soon.

Thanks to everyone for the congrats recently. Your kindness is always appreciated. May God continue to bless those that are journeying thru this long and difficult process and pay that all you prayers are answered soon.

God Bless,

Jim and Mercy

Your encouragement is most welcome. I see your timeline. Interview: Jan 9 Visa approved Feb 14 (Happy Valentine) Visa received Feb 19. Does that mean we will be notified first that visa is approved? Thank you.

[delbertjohnson 0]

Manila 2005

Yes, the embassy will call you to tell you that the visa is approved and/or ready for delivery. I have heard of people getting a call from Delbros first. My suggestion to you would be to call the embassy as much as you possibly can in order to track the process. It will not hurt your case any. All you do is call Grace or Sophia at 301-3000 extensions 5184 or 5185. They can give you updates on your case. Don't be surprised if they just say that it is under review but be persistent with your calls. Again, this won't hurt your case in anyway. I requested a follow up on the case and within 2 days after that we had our approval. So that is another option you can take. Just ask them for a follow up on your case and hopefully that will speed things up if your documents are back from the NSO via delbros. If they say your document verification is complete and it is with the officer,, your really close. These steps that I have given to you in advice are the steps we used. We were in AR for almost a month so your very close. By the way, where is your fiance from in the states? Mercy will be here friday February 29th. I am so excited to finally have her here with me. I hope your close to having your visa. Just be patient and take the steps I just explained to you.

May God Bless you soon,,,

Jim and Mercy

[♥Sora_9_Dam3a♥ 0]

congratulations!!!

i wish you all the best!!