DV paid in AUGUST, Visa pending as of OCTOBER 7

[jamesNrei 0]

Good morning!

nbfsb, the embassy does not make new appointments for this coming month, but your cousin will still have her interview as scheduled.

Username--------------------Category----------DV paid------DV to NSO----DV at USEM-----Interview-----Status

bellamarie............................K3........................8/11..................8/12.................................................8/20................P?

kungakoikaw.......................K1........................8/19..................8/20.................10/03......................9/08................F(11/06)

trinidad-lohner...............K3/CR1-IR1...........8/19..................8/20.................10/14......................9/04................U

waitinginvain...................CR1-IR1.................8/20..................9/01.................10/10......................9/22................U

STEPHnRIA.......................K1........................8/21..................9/09...................9/19......................8/27................U

pretty mommy.................CR1-IR1.................8/26..................9/03.................10/22.....................9/18.................U

JoseRizal...........................CR1-IR1................8/27..................9/05..................10/31......................9/17................U

Godismystrength................K1........................8/28..................8/29.................10/07......................8/28................U

jovelyn barajas....................K3.......................9/01............................................................................9/11.................P?

M@C....................................K1........................9/03...................9/10.................10/17......................9/26................U

grace_2274.......................CR1-IR1.............................................9/10................10/28......................9/26................U

Christian's gem...................K1.......................9/08...................9/10.................10/17......................9/11.................U

pie..........................................K1.......................9/08....................9/10.................10/20.....................9/19.................U

todNasmeen........................K1.......................9/09....................9/10.................10/24.....................9/09.................U

nbfsb.....................................IR2......................?..........................9/18.................10/17......................9/17.................U

maileen_bernis................CR1-IR1................9/16....................9/18.................10/28.....................9/18.................U

pretty mommy.................CR1-IR1................9/18....................9/23.................10/24.....................9/18.................U

JamesRachel........................K3.......................7/19....................9/26.................10/31.....................9/23.................U/ MI (11/03)

minang..................................F1.......................9/?......................9/29.................10/28.....................9/26.................U

jeffcloe..................................K1.......................10/3...........................................................................10/16.................P

Username--------------------Category----------DV paid------DV to NSO----DV at USEM-----Interview-----Visa received

mielon...................................K3.......................7/7............................................................................10/02.................10/??)

liezl........................................K1.......................9/19...............................................???........................9/29.................10/11

boyceedith.........................CR1-IR1................5/19..................9/01...................9/19......................9/04..................10/17

PingLocalHostess..............K1........................8/28..................9/01.................10/03......................9/12..................10/20

pauLjeN...............................K1........................9/02..................9/03.................10/10......................9/12..................10/21

bionicgirl.............................K3........................8/13.............................................9/24......................8/20.................10/22

natassja_keisha................CR1-IR1.................8/19..................9/01.................10/17......................9/17..................10/23

nickoftime........................CR1-IR1.................8/28..................9/26.................10/20......................9/22.................10/24

LennifelShawn..................CR1-IR1................8/08..................9/05.................10/10......................9/11..................10/26

twilight..............................CR1-IR1.................8/26...........................................10/17......................9/04..................10/27

jettyglenn.............................K1.........................9/03..................9/04...............................................10/03.................10/29

boknat...................................K1........................9/08...................9/10.................10/17......................9/26.................10/31

ShineK..................................K1.........................8/26..................8/27..................9/29......................9/25..................11/04

ladyinpink............................K1........................9/09...................9/15.................10/10......................9/19..................11/07

jamesNrei............................K1.........................8/27..................8/29.................10/07.....................9/12..................11/10

Bevs......................................K1.........................8/21...................8/28.................10/??......................9/18..................11/11

DV - Document Verification

F- For Visa Printing

P - Pending Visa

T- Transit

U- Under Review by CO

V - Visa received

MI- Marriage Index

NSO -926-7333

USEmbassy- 301-2000 (press 8, ask for Immigrant Visa Unit or Delbros for DV status)

Edited November 13, 2008 by jamesNrei

[kungakoikaw 0]

Good morning fellas,

we just called Grace, she said that my visa wa printed, Nov. 12, and be released to to delbros in Monday, and be deliver on Wednesday, next week, happy yo hear this news, but then again, im not 100% to trust untill i have my visa on hand,

do you think Grace is telling the truth??? im really hoping,

Thank you guys, im keep praying for all of us here.

[Jose Rizal 1]

Good morning fellas,

we just called Grace, she said that my visa wa printed, Nov. 12, and be released to to delbros in Monday, and be deliver on Wednesday, next week, happy yo hear this news, but then again, im not 100% to trust untill i have my visa on hand,

do you think Grace is telling the truth??? im really hoping,

Thank you guys, im keep praying for all of us here.

I don't think Grace would outright lie to you. If you were in Grace's place, would you outright lie to applicants in spite of all the pressure? I suggest you be happy that you have good news today and and celebrate by letting all your emotions out when your visa is at hand. CONGRATULATIONS!!!

PS

Give Delbros some leeway in the actual delivery of your visa so you can manage your expectations. Alam mo naman, medyo palpakis ang Delbros ngayon.

[kungakoikaw 0]

Good morning fellas,

we just called Grace, she said that my visa wa printed, Nov. 12, and be released to to delbros in Monday, and be deliver on Wednesday, next week, happy yo hear this news, but then again, im not 100% to trust untill i have my visa on hand,

do you think Grace is telling the truth??? im really hoping,

Thank you guys, im keep praying for all of us here.

I don't think Grace would outright lie to you. If you were in Grace's place, would you outright lie to applicants in spite of all the pressure? I suggest you be happy that you have good news today and and celebrate by letting all your emotions out when your visa is at hand. CONGRATULATIONS!!!

PS

Give Delbros some leeway in the actual delivery of your visa so you can manage your expectations. Alam mo naman, medyo palpakis ang Delbros ngayon.

Thanks girl, just mixed emotions here, im happy knowing my visa is already printed,

im sure lots of good news to those like us, who are trapped in this dv thing,

[jamesNrei 0]

FYI: Jose Rizal is the only GUY here. lol frequently mistaken by many. Jose Rizal is a HE. Edited November 14, 2008 by jamesNrei

[kungakoikaw 0]

FYI: Jose Rizal is the only GUY here. lol frequently mistaken by many. Jose Rizal is a HE.

ooooooops, sorry i forget Jose Rizal is our muse here, hahahaaha,

anyway Goodluck sa atin lahat, sana naman mapagod na embassy sa files natin at dispose na nila sa delbros,

[Jose Rizal 1]

FYI: Jose Rizal is the only GUY here. lol frequently mistaken by many. Jose Rizal is a HE.

ooooooops, sorry i forget Jose Rizal is our muse here, hahahaaha,

anyway Goodluck sa atin lahat, sana naman mapagod na embassy sa files natin at dispose na nila sa delbros,

It happens. On second second thought, maybe I should have named my handle as Josie Rizal para wala ng tanong kung girl or guy ako.

[M@C 0]

kungakoikaw: HI sis.. Congrats! its ur turn! :dance: :dance: :whistle:

[kungakoikaw 0]

FYI: Jose Rizal is the only GUY here. lol frequently mistaken by many. Jose Rizal is a HE.

ooooooops, sorry i forget Jose Rizal is our muse here, hahahaaha,

anyway Goodluck sa atin lahat, sana naman mapagod na embassy sa files natin at dispose na nila sa delbros,

It happens. On second second thought, maybe I should have named my handle as Josie Rizal para wala ng tanong kung girl or guy ako.

hahahahhaa, sorry na,

kungakoikaw: HI sis.. Congrats! its ur turn! :dance: :dance: :whistle:

thanks sis, im sure your time is coming real soon!!!!

ill be here keep hoping for us everybody!!!

[christian's gem 0]

i emailed the embassy November 4, and received a reply today.

the first paragraph almost freaked me out, it got me worried and tensed big time for a few seconds. was about to get hysterical but was taken back to my sanity after reading the second paragraph. whew! here's what it says:

Reference: Name

Date: November 14, 2008

Dear Ms. *********:

This is in reply to your inquiry of November 4, 2008, regarding your visa case.

As you are aware, you were refused a visa on September 11, 2008, under Section 221(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), pending verification by the Philippine central registry of your and your petitioner’s marital status.

On October 22, 008 we received the verifications from the Philippine government and referred these to a consular officer for review. Be assured that as soon as we complete our review of the case, we will contact you to resume processing the visa application.

If you would like to inquire further about the status of the visa cases, you may contact the Embassy's Visa Call Center at telephone 1-909-101-7878. This number is for subscribers of PLDT and Smart telephone touchtone landlines with national and international distance dialing features (NDD or IDD access). Callers in the USA can contact the Call Center at 1-888-877-9888. The Call Center is open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Manila time). There is a fee assessed to callers by the Call Center for its services.

Immigrant Visa Correspondence Unit

Consular Section

U.S. Embassy, Manila

1201 Roxas Boulevard

Manila , Philippines

Telephone: (632) 301-2000

Fax: (632) 301-2591

pending verification by the Philippine central registry of your and your petitioner’s marital status. <<< looks like we both undergo verification.

Edited November 14, 2008 by christian's gem

[kungakoikaw 0]

i emailed the embassy November 4, and received a reply today.

the first paragraph almost freaked me out, it got me worried and tensed big time for a few seconds. was about to get hysterical but was taken back to my sanity after reading the second paragraph. whew! here's what it says:

Reference: Name

Date: November 14, 2008

Dear Ms. *********:

This is in reply to your inquiry of November 4, 2008, regarding your visa case.

this e mail was forwarded by the congresman to us who helps us, contackting embassy.

As you are aware, you were refused a visa on September 11, 2008, under Section 221(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), pending verification by the Philippine central registry of your and your petitioner’s marital status.

On October 22, 008 we received the verifications from the Philippine government and referred these to a consular officer for review. Be assured that as soon as we complete our review of the case, we will contact you to resume processing the visa application.

If you would like to inquire further about the status of the visa cases, you may contact the Embassy's Visa Call Center at telephone 1-909-101-7878. This number is for subscribers of PLDT and Smart telephone touchtone landlines with national and international distance dialing features (NDD or IDD access). Callers in the USA can contact the Call Center at 1-888-877-9888. The Call Center is open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Manila time). There is a fee assessed to callers by the Call Center for its services.

Immigrant Visa Correspondence Unit

Consular Section

U.S. Embassy, Manila

1201 Roxas Boulevard

Manila , Philippines

Telephone: (632) 301-2000

Fax: (632) 301-2591

pending verification by the Philippine central registry of your and your petitioner’s marital status. <<< looks like we both undergo verification.

i just want you to get better,

From: Manila IV Congressional [mailto:MNLIVCong@state.gov]

Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 6:07 PM

To: ***** *******

Subject: ***** ****, - 29102

Control No: 29102

Reference: *****,*****.****

Date: November 4, 2008

This is in reply to your inquiry of October 29, 2008, regarding the visa concerns of your constituent, ***** *****

The applicant was refused a visa on September 8, 2008, under Section 221(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), pending verification by the Philippine central registry of the applicant’s marital status. At the conclusion of the visa interview, the applicant was informed orally and in writing that we are unable to complete processing the visa application until the Embassy receives the requested information from Philippine authorities.

We received the verification we requested from the Philippine Government. We completed our review of the case and have now approved the visa. Barring unforeseen problems, the visa packet will be delivered to the applicant’s designated address by guaranteed courier service.

It is not Embassy policy to tell applicants or petitioners that a visa would be issued by any specific date. In fact, we advise our clients not to finalize travel plans, dispose of their properties, or give up jobs until a visa is actually delivered to the applicant. We are simply unable to commit to issuing a visa on a certain date.

To enable us to respond more quickly to your immigrant and fiancé(e) visa concerns, you may direct future inquiries to our dedicated Congressional email address at mnlivcong@state.gov.

Immigrant Visa Correspondence Unit

Consular Section

U.S. Embassy, Manila

1201 Roxas Boulevard

Manila , Philippines

Telephone: (632) 301-2000

Fax: (632) 301-2591

THIS E-MAIL IS UNCLASSIFIED AS DEFINED IN EXECUTIVE ORDER 12958

hope this will help you get better, Goodluck sis

this e mail was forwarded by the congresman to us who helps us, contackting embassy.

Edited November 14, 2008 by kungakoikaw

[christian's gem 0]

kungakoikawoh well... at least yours stated that they are done reviewing your case and had approved the visa. this wait is threatening my sanity Edited November 14, 2008 by christian's gem

[kungakoikaw 0]

kungakoikawoh well... at least yours stated that they are done reviewing your case and had approved the visa. this wait is threatening my sanity

i know and i understand.....

dont worry too much, if your sure your documents from NSO is okey, for sure theres no problem with it, its just thyre backlogs who keep our files in embassy,

[trinidad-lohner 0]

im still here, despite being third in history (after stephnria and godismystrength), hehehe....

i haven't been calling the embassy lately coz like i said, im done calling.... my husband will call when he gets home daw but i dont think he can make it to embassy office hours...he usually gets home at 5pm (manila time)....

ping, rei, yes, the seminar i attended was way too much worth my 4 hours.....it's even better that those i attended paying tons of money....and i think, im attending the rest of the other seminars pa as long as i'm here...

i sent my hubby bo sanchez's book on 8 secrets of the truly rich (i like bo sanchez a lot, i always buy his books) and he soooooooooo liked it that he got inspired and started on working on our financial goals...playing in the stock market became one of our options...

yes, NOW is not yet the TIME TO BUY because the stock market is bad, according to the financial/stock market consultant who conducted the seminar, but NOW is the TIME TO STUDY and EQUIP yourself with tools and knowledge...the reason why i attended this seminar is because i want to learn to trade stocks online on my own...my hubby became interested, too, after telling him that we shouldn't trust stock brokers or entrust our money to stock brokers...in the first place, it's OUR money so, there's no right person to manage it but us...plus, marami ng niloko ng brokers nila at na-bankcrupt...

the lecturer of the seminar even mentioned that based on statistics, chinese save 50-52% of their income (WOW noh?!), filipinos 15-17% and americans save ZERO, as in NADA, NOTHING!!!...and i realized, this is soooooo true because americans love debts and loans because of their easy access to these!!!! they loan an enormous amount of money even before they could even earn it....so, as spouses or future spouses of these americans (sounding racist yata ah ), we better start teaching them ways to get out of debt and help them save....remember, it's OUR FUTURE..

well, this is what i've been busy about lately...

i also would like to share this to my fellow VJers here....on top of attending seminars while here i am also busy looking up online for volunteer work within the area where my husband lives.

since based on timelines, EAD or AOS gets approved in approximately 3 months and known to the fact that my husband will need to go to work still when i get there and my sisters are about 6 hours away from where my husband lives, i thought, i wont be able to stand just staying home....3 months of not working here plus, another 3 months of not working in the US will definitely make me INSANE!!!

decided to forego the december test im suppose to take (with the next test schedule in june 2009), what better way to spend time while in the US besides reviewing for the june 2009 is to do VOLUNTEER work...but my advise, choose volunteer work wisely (especially to those rooting up for a career)...volunteer to institutions or centers which you have always wanted to work for, or if not possible, atleast in the industry you have always wanted to be in...

in my case, i looked up for hospitals within the area (i used maps.google.com to check how long a drive it will be from my husband's place to the institution...i only concentrated on the 10-12 minute drive institutions) ....but, i targetted those with internship openings and programs so, in case i can be eligible for internship after taking the test, i can have easy access as an insider....

volunteer work is usually 4 hours a day for a minimum of 16 hours a week...(VOLUNTEER thus, NO PAY but some insitutions give meal allowance per volunteer day)...i intend to do volunteer work on days my husband work....

fellow VJers, let's forget about the waiting and ranting...(nauna na yata ako mapagod kesa sa embassy peeps, hahah)...let's make use of our spare time wisely...and prep for our future in the US (ngayon pa lang nagsisink in na kailangan ko tanggapin na aalis at aalis tayo and we'll have to leave our family here sooner or later and be with our new family to start a new life)....haaaaaaaaaaaayyyy.....

sabi ng hubby ko, "THANK GOD, MY WIFE IS BACK ON HER TOES, WHOEVER OR WHATEVER DID THIS TO YOU, I THANK THE LORD FOR GIVING U BACK YOUR SANITY. THIS IS THE WIFE I MARRIED, SHE'S BACK!!!"

i laughed so hard when he told me this................so, ano, sakay na!!!! this is a ride to our future!!!

but before i go, of course, i want to do the visa cult dance

:dance:

Edited November 14, 2008 by trinidad-lohner

[jeffcloe 0]

Hi everyone. I have seen few of you got the visas already congratulations !

I have been trying to avoid getting online the past few weeks just to forget about the visa thing, but I think now I could face this process easily as I can see the importance of the time given to me to still be with my family here in the Philippines.

I just want to ask, once the DV is done, how do they process the papers?

I paid DV Oct 2, USEM to NSO Oct 3, then my fiance` called and told him my DV is done last Nov 7.

My fiance` was told that they are working on all the papers who's done with the DV. But the way I see it, some people finished DV about weeks ago and is still waiting up to now.

I feel for you guys, as I have gone out of my mind just thinking about the waiting. But I think the best thing to do is to think that there are still so much to be thankful of, rather than be hard on ourselves and be depressed about this matter. I know if we will talk about depression, most of us has been experiencing the worst just because of this waiting, so I will not tell anymore the kind of depression I had (haha)...

Hang on there guys, as there is time for all of us, the next thing we will know, is that we have to ride that big plane and leave our families here in the Philippines. So treasure the remaining days, think of it as a blessings in disguise...

:)

Cloe