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My fiancee is coming in two weeks in San Francisco and I would like to know what documents that immigration be asking and keeping from my fiancee when she enter the immigration counter and also which immigration counter "non-immigrant, or immigrant counter" ?

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based on my experienced in ATLANTA. there was two lines there. 1 for the US citizens and 2 for the visitor's or non US citizens. so i line up there. the officer ask my passport... and the I-94 form from the plane, he ask me a lot of questions about me and my fiance (now my husband) questions ask was very common the same questions in the manila embassy.

goodluck!

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My fiancee is coming in two weeks in San Francisco and I would like to know what documents that immigration be asking and keeping from my fiancee when she enter the immigration counter and also which immigration counter "non-immigrant, or immigrant counter" ?

HI there, guess the passport, visa, LAX immigrationasks for the packet the brown envelope which should not be opened..she is going to ask for some details about you..

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She needs to go at the Non-US/Visitor's Line/area- present to the immigration officer your passport, visa packet (sealed brown envelop), the I-94 (from the plane, they will give this to passengers before landing and she need to fill this one), she will be asked to sign a form. They will give her some documents also (to read). Some suggest to hand carry the chest x-ray (CXR) films, but they did not take my CXR films. There are some States/Immigration officer that take the CXR films. But do not place or give your Vaccination Worksheet form from SLEC, you will need this for your adjustment of status (Competion of vaccination requirements).

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02 March 2010 - Check encashed/I-797C NOA

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06 March 2010 - received I-797C, Notice of Action/Receipt

01 April 2010 - Biometrics Appointment (Biometrics done 4/7/10)

27 April 2010 - received I-797C/ Request to Appear for Naturalization Interview

02 June 2010 - Interview schedule

17 June 2010 - Oath Taking (Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, CA)

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I went through SFO last month (I'm a US citizen) and they had a sign "New Immigrants" over to the right as you enter.

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03-05-2007 Met Jan online

07-05-2007 Flew to the Philippines to meet Jan

10-02-2007 2nd trip to the P.I.

10-04-2007 Obtained "Legal Capacity to Marry" document at the US Embassy in Manila

10-05-2007 Talked to Jan's father about my intentions

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10-08-2007 Applied for marriage license

10-13-2007 Talked to Pastor at St Stephen's Lutheran Church in Baguio

12-22-2007 Our wedding day

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07-28-2008 AOS fee paid

07-31-2008 5th trip to the P.I.

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08-15-2008 Jan attends CFO seminar

08-21-2008 AOS package sent

08-22-2008 Jan applies for passport

08-25-2008 IV Bill received

08-25-2008 IV Bill paid online

09-11-2008 Jan gets her passport

09-12-2008 DS-230 package sent

09-23-2008 Case Complete at NVC

10-03-2008 Appointment made

10-11-2008 Appointment letter received

11-13-2008 Interview date

12-12-2008 HK police clearance sent to NVC

01-15-2009 Manila receives HK police clearance and gives final visa approval

01-16-2009 "SHIPMENT RELEASED BY EMBASSY"

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02-09-2009 Flight to Seattle

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San Francisco was my POE when I arrived here October last year. I was escorted by one of the security guards to the NON-IMMIGRANT line when I asked and showed him my K1 visa.

Please remind your fiancee to fill up the I-94 before landing so she wont get delayed. When it will be her turn she should give the brown envelope and passport with the I-94 to the immigration officer and be ready to answer simple questions about you . I was asked my then fiance's address and if there was already wedding plans and I said yes and even offered if she wanted to see my wedding gown :) . I know most of the ladies here were not asked to show their x-ray films in other POEs but I was so it is better to hand carry it to avoid delays. Her picture and fingerprints will be taken.

My luggages were not opened by the custom officers because they have an xray for that purpose. I was just asked if I brought with me food, etc. It was quick and easy.

Goodluck to your fiancee.

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August 20, 2010 - NOA1 received

October 4, 2010 - Biometrics

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My fiancee is coming in two weeks in San Francisco and I would like to know what documents that immigration be asking and keeping from my fiancee when she enter the immigration counter and also which immigration counter "non-immigrant, or immigrant counter" ?

welcome to amerika!!!!, may i know what airlines your fiancee is flying with?

im thinking san francisco too for my POE.

live the good life and enjoy to the fullest!!!

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I went through SFO last month (I'm a US citizen) and they had a sign "New Immigrants" over to the right as you enter.

I read one of the post here in VJ that SFO has Non-immigrant and Immigrant or New Immigrant and the USC line...I would like to confirm.

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hi artgirl, i hope that your fiancee will be kind enough to share her POE experience if ever because SFO will be my POE as well and I would really appreciate detailed info about SFO as POE. happy trip!

"We know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose" Romans 8:28

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hapi trip and may god bless you.

Service Center: California Service Center

Consulate: Manila, Philippines

Marriage: July 16, 2005

I-130 sent: Oct 27, 2007

California Service Center Recieved Oct. 29, 2007

NOA1: Jan 17, 2008

I-130 Approved: April 22, 2008

Received DS-3032/ I-864 Bill: June 3, 2008

AOS bill paid: June 18th 2008

AOS sent : June 30th 2008 Received July 1

AOS cover sheet print out: June 18, 2008

DS230 generated June 22,2008

DS230 PAID June 24, 2004

DS230 received July 3, 2008

NVC Case Completed July 14, 2008

NVC send the Case Complete to USEM Manila: Aug. 5th 2008

USEM recieved complete case from NVC Aug 8th 2008

paid debros aug 22,2008

Medical Sept 9,10 He passed Thank you God. God is always good.

Interview Date: Sept 29, 2008 at USEM Manila 8:30AM APPROVED!!!

Visa In hand: Oct 2, 2008 yahoo

POE Nov 17, 2008.

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My luggages were not opened by the custom officers because they have an xray for that purpose. I was just asked if I brought with me food, etc. It was quick and easy.

OK SO ABOUT THE FOOD... il be bringing polvoron and peanut butter with me and put it on the box... do i have to tell them or no...what should be done this matter? :unsure:

btw, my POE will be LAX

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K-1

Jan 2008 - application was sent back to us due to mis sent to Chicago instead of California

Jan - sent application

Jun 27 - NOA2 by the mailbox!!! (found out that d 2nd touch was d approval..sweet!)

Jul 3 - NVC sent letter to petitioner

Jul 15 - confirmation letter received (tnk u my dear DHL)

Jul 17- 1st day - medical exam SLEC (on hold and waiting for it to be done successfully) July 31- PASSED!

Aug 28 - USEM interview date! (eto' na!) - PASSED - PINK SLIP ONLY!

Sept 26 - PAL departure - MNL-LAX

NOV 23 - Church wedding

AOS

Jan 30 2009 - AOS with EAD and AP submitted to Chi, IL

Feb 4 - check cleared

Feb 10 - AOS, EAD, AP NOA1 received!

Feb 19 - Biometric appointment letter received

Feb 28 - Biometrics schedule

Mar 28 - AP and interview invitation received by mail

Apr 2 - EAD card recieved

May 15 - Interview Schedule - APPROVED!

Jun 25 - GREEN CARD RECEIVED ON MAIL Dated June 16

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My fiancee is coming in two weeks in San Francisco and I would like to know what documents that immigration be asking and keeping from my fiancee when she enter the immigration counter and also which immigration counter "non-immigrant, or immigrant counter" ?

welcome to amerika!!!!, may i know what airlines your fiancee is flying with?

im thinking san francisco too for my POE.

live the good life and enjoy to the fullest!!!

Philippine Airlines...there is a cheap ticket web site that's where I got my quote $800.00 I know its almost $300.00 cheaper than Phil Airlines, but if you found cheaper one please post it here.

http://www.ytbtravel.com/mtstltravel

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