Manila Embassy Interview

[garya505 2]

Hello All I have a question as I am obsessing ove paperwork details. I believe we need to have a copy of the original I-129f (complete with all of our evidence) sent to USCIS. I have a lawyer who seems basically worthless. Anyways he sent me a copy of the paperwork. It has lots of copies that cant really be seen at all. I originally sent color copies of things like passport stamps and letter to my fiance.

Is this really important to bring a copy to the interview ? Should I just find the originals and make good copies of anything that is not readable ? i also refer to my fiance as my wife in some letters. Is this a no no ? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Dave and Flory

The reason to have the copy at the interview is just in case they ask something about it. Your fiance should be very familiar with everything in the I-129f packet if they ask.

[Steve-n-Ana 0]

It's now 5:14am Manila time Monday the 11th. tamara and shimmy, the wait is over, your day is here.

best of luck.

To all VJ members let us pray for the success of their interview (tamara & shimmy)

Good Luck and God bless tamara and (Dhonnesa) shimmy.

Lara

goodluck tamara and shimmy (dhonn).

[shimmy 0]

Roy, the two days before the interview is like the battle of the bulge, hope our waistlines can survive

I havent heard anything yet from Dhonn, its 9:20 I wonder how far along she is in the process, no sleep for me

[sunandmoon 450]

Roy, the two days before the interview is like the battle of the bulge, hope our waistlines can survive

I havent heard anything yet from Dhonn, its 9:20 I wonder how far along she is in the process, no sleep for me

we'll make it! your wait is down to a couple of hours now.

[garya505 2]

I think VJers must be some of the best prepared people. I mean, I wonder what happens with some of the others who just wing it with no VJ and no lawyer.

I'm not surprized that the denial rate in Manila is like 50%.

[shimmy 0]

WERE APPROVEDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Its finally over,,,is this real???hahahahaha

THANK GOD!

[Pinay Wife 47]

Ok while we are on the subject. Sheryl has a problem with her BC. Imagine that. Her name is spelled correctly. Her Dad's name was mispelled when she was born and the LR crossed through his name and hand corrected it. We have certified letters from the LR stating that this was done in good faith yada yada. She went to NSO in Cagayan De Oro. She asked for a correction. They said they would process it and to check back in about 2 weeks since they would send the request to NSO Manila. She checked back and was told that NSO saw no need to correct it since it was not her name that was mispelled and that the hand corrected copy is the official record with NSO. Furthermore we included a copy of her BC in the petition we sent to USCIS along with the certified letters from the LR. I'm guessing at this point we just go with the one she has and hope for the best. But I would really appreciate any ideas or suggestions.

DeaniWait, I agree with NSO that there is no need to correct your fiancee’s BC since it's not her name that needs correction. A change in her BC now would appear suspicious to the embassy and could cause AR. The father’s misspelled name is not important to the embassy at this point in time. I would go with the BC that you have now.

My case is different... my BC had clerical error in the date.. I applied for late registration last jan 10, 2006, but they typed it wrong instead of jan 10, 2006. they typed it jan 10, 2005... but now it is corrected already, 6 was hand wriitten and in security paper by NSO.. To all VJ member ...What Did you think is this may cause a problem during my interview and put me in AR? you comments and suggestion will be highly appreciated!!! God Bless!

A hand-written correction is part of your BC so that usually does not raise a red flag but late registration (especially very late registration) raises a red flag. Make sure you have your baptismal certificate, school transcripts, diploma, or photos of you growing up. Embassy may or may not ask for them but keep them handy at interview. If you are lucky, you may breeze through interview without consul questioning your BC.

Ok i have a few question i actually filed for my K1 and this is the problem my fiancee' last name is from his mom cause the was never married his biological dad. so his using his mom's last name and the middle name on his BC states only initial (one letter, no description) Example: Name:Jose Middle Name: D. Last Name: Medina . So when i applied for K1 i included his middle name cause it's states on his BC. Now, when he went and get his passport, the lady that works at the passport place stated to him that they cannot include the middle name because that's his mom's middle not his..We are so confused . But it was stated on his BC...So now we have no idea what to do???

Are we gonna have a problem in the interview? Coz right now his passport doesn't stated anything except his first and last name.then they put - (dashes and leave it black so it's visible. We never thought this is gonna be a big deal but i guess it is...

I’m not a lawyer but I would go with “Jose D. Medina” as that is what his BC states. For his passport, I would request for amendment to put the “D” as his middlename. I assume that DFA refused to include the middle name because your fiance probably requested to spell out the full “D” (“Delgado?”, DeLeon?”, etc.) which DFA is justified to refuse because his BC does not state so. Just request initial “D” and DFA has no reason to refuse that. If BC and passport have the same name, then no more problem with embassy questioning it.

Thanks for the info. Reviewing the posts, BC, MC, etc seems to be the biggest issue. There are too many flavors. And surprisingly how many mistakes or differences are on the same document.

Yup, too many flavors and each is a different case. What applies to one does not apply to all.

Hello All I have a question as I am obsessing ove paperwork details. I believe we need to have a copy of the original I-129f (complete with all of our evidence) sent to USCIS. I have a lawyer who seems basically worthless. Anyways he sent me a copy of the paperwork. It has lots of copies that cant really be seen at all. I originally sent color copies of things like passport stamps and letter to my fiance.

Is this really important to bring a copy to the interview ? Should I just find the originals and make good copies of anything that is not readable ? i also refer to my fiance as my wife in some letters. Is this a no no ? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Dave,

The I-129F is not required at interview time but I made sure I had a copy with me as some of the interview questions are based on what is written on the I-129F and G-325. Your lawyer is wise to send you copies so your wife can review what is typed there. She may be asked questions like your birthdate, where you work, how long you’ve worked there, what’s your mom’s name, where do your parents live, etc. those kinds of things ~ to test how well she knows you.

Please remove any letters where you refer to your fiance as your wife. Documentary requirement is already difficult as it is so it is not wise to make the consul suspect that you have already married your fiance (even if you actually have not and did not). I am sure you will have a hard time unproving that she is not your wife. Avoid anything that would give embassy reason to put you in AR. “Wife” is not a term of endearment for a fiancee to embassy ears ~ to them, it’s a red flag.

I just found out My fiance now has chicken pox. I hope this doesnt become an issue now ? Nothings easy sometimes it seems

No issue about having chicken pox. The good thing about her having chicken pox now is she probably saved herself one “ouch” for varicella shot at medical time. Your fiancee has to bring proof or show proof (the scars left) that she has had chicken pox.

Garya505, yes, we've heard of ladies going to interview without photos attached to their visa applications and I-134. Others had photos but no paste to stick it with. Here at VJ, we remind all to even bring paste and ballpen hahaha.

Good luck tamara and shimmy. Updating list to add shadowladylx.

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..fianceeinw8ting.07-15-04..08-07-04..09-24-04..10-08-04..2004-xxxxxx..OK..09-12-06/23 mos./Makati

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

03..Windchaser......08-29-05..09-27-05..07-25-06..09-01-06..2005-756xxx..OK..11-24-06/85 days/Bohol

04..djcess..........03-10-06..03-24-06..xx-xx-xx..08-09-06..2006-579xxx..OK..Aug 19/10 days/Cebu

05..Rustyash........03-07-06..03-29-06..06-08-96..08-09-06..2006-580xxx..OK

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

07..Madison Man.....09-01-06..09-20-06..xx-xx-xx..12-04-06..2006-601xxx..AR..Birth certificate

08..zethris.........04-13-06..09-20-06..xx-xx-xx..12-04-06..2006-60xxxx..OK

09..davidg..........04-20-06..05-13-06..xx-xx-xx..09-11-06..2006-625xx...OK..Sep 21/10 days/???

10..titakey.........04-23-06..05-22-06..07-08-06..09-22-06..2006-635xxx..OK..Nov 10/49 days/QC

11..Audrey&Romy.....05-01-06..05-22-06..07-13-06..09-22-06..2006-635xxx..OK..Sep 27/05 days/QC

12..randyandrechie..05-01-06..06-05-06..07-13-06..09-20-06..2006-635xxx..OK..Oct 04/14 days/QC

13..Hershey.........05-01-06..06-05-06..06-21-06..09-25-06..2006-xxxxxx..OK..Sep 27/02 days/???

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

15..mychelle........05-03-06..05-31-06..07-06-06..09-14-06..2006-639xxx..OK..Sep 21/07 days/Cebu

16..danlet..........05-12-06..05-31-06..06-27-06..08-10-06..2006-xxxxxx..OK..Aug 17/07 days/???

17..Tomnjas.........05-23-06..06-14-06..07-11-06..10-02-06..2006-656xxx..OK..Oct 06/04 days/Manila

18..sillygirl.......05-17-06..06-14-06..06-29-06..10-04-06..2006-657xxx..OK..Oct 05/01 day/picked up visa

19..Brittaniquec....05-25-06..06-20-06..07-10-06..08-08-06..2006-660xxx..OK..Aug 14/06 days/???

20..kevlar_kev......06-30-06..07-18-06..07-27-06..10-05-06..2006-691xxx..OK..Oct 15/10 days/Laguna

21..Gomez...........07-03-06..08-14-06..09-21-06..11-06-06..2006-xxxxxx..OK..Nov 08/02 days/QC

22..Angelmae........07-10-06..07-27-06..xx-xx-xx..11-06-06..2006-698xxx..OK..Nov 15/09 days/Manila

23..Keith88gt.......07-24-06..08-04-06..xx-xx-xx..11-13-06..2006-709xxx..OK..Nov 21/08 days/Cebu

24..YnaYeBa0808.....07-24-06..08-10-06..09-22-06..11-13-06..2006-712xxx..OK..Nov 19/06 days/Pasig

25..Uling...........07-31-06..08-08-06..09-23-06..11-14-06..2006-712xxx..OK..Nov 18/04 days/Laguna

26..JimGem..........07-31-06..08-14-06..xx-xx-xx..11-17-06..2006-715xxx..??..STATUS PLEASE?

27..Goodman.........07-31-06..08-15-06..xx-xx-xx..11-20-06..2006-716xxx..OK..Nov 29/09 days/Manila

28..Ara&Ken.........07-31-06..08-24-06..xx-xx-xx..11-25-06..2006-719xxx..OK

29..Karel...........08-01-06..08-22-06..09-23-06..11-28-06..2006-719xxx..Petition withdrawn

30..BJZags..........08-04-06..08-17-06..10-20-06..12-05-06..2006-720xxx..OK

31..shadowladylx....08-02-06..08-14-06..xx-xx-xx..12-05-06..2006-721xxx

32..tamara..........07-31-06..08-24-06..10-26-06..12-11-06..2006-723xxx

33..shimmy..........08-01-06..08-23-06..10-20-06..12-11-06..2006-723xxx

34..FMerz...........08-09-06..08-23-06..xx-xx-xx..12-12-06..2006-723xxx

35..roymcn3rd.......07-31-06..08-23-06..10-25-06..12-13-06..2006-723xxx

36..forgyj..........08-03-06..08-23-06..10-21-06..12-18-06..2006-728xxx

37..Elizabeth.......08-15-06..08-21-06..10-21-06..12-21-06..2006-729xxx

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

50..RiggerAF........09-04-06..10-02-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-764xxx

51..sway............09-05-06..10-30-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-764xxx

52..edz2006.........09-05-06..10-04-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-764xxx

53..vic&el4ever.....09-07-06..09-27-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-768xxx

54..davidjack.......09-05-06..10-04-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-770xxx

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

56..lebby...........09-07-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-772xxx

57..arch_n_cel......09-11-06..10-18-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-772xxx

58..sbqwolf1........09-11-06..10-18-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-772xxx

59..lawrencejeramie.09-11-06..10-17-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-775xxx

60..JelloShotGirl...09-29-06..10-13-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-776xxx

61..Richard&Maria...09-05-06..10-06-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-779xxx

62..garya505........09-18-06..10-17-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-779xxx

63..Iniibig ko......09-07-06..10-15-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-783xxx

64..Thersch.........09-19-06..10-23-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-783xxx

65..Ken_Maria.......09-18-06..10-10-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-783xxx

66..Birdysboy.......09-11-06..10-23-06..10-25-06..xx-xx-xx..2006-786xxx

67..gobdogman.......09-07-06..10-20-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-789xxx

68..Burrito.........09-21-06..10-18-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-789xxx

69..Steve-n-Ana.....09-28-06..10-25-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-789xxx

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

71..Erichu..........10-11-06..10-23-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-789xxx

72..ilovecuddlebug..09-25-06..10-27-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-792xxx

73..bangus delight..10-05-06..10-20-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-792xxx

74..oakwell.........10-16-06..11-06-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-796xxx

75..Mike_and_Jennie.10-05-06..10-30-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-799xxx

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

77..kar3n...........10-16-06..11-14-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-805xxx

78..kismet..........11-02-06..11-27-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-820xxx

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

80..DeaniWait.......11-28-06..xx-xx-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-xxxxxx

81..PatientlyWait...12-05-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-xxxxxx

K3 LIST

01..sweety_33.......04-11-06..04-25-06..xx-xx-xx..08-24-06..2006-608xxx..OK..Aug 30/06 days/???

02..phirephly.......05-08-06..05-23-06..07-01-06..09-21-06..2006-635xxx..OK..Sep 27/06 days/???

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

04..cybernutguy.....09-22-06..10-12-06..xx-xx-xx..11-28-06..2006-xxxxxx..AR..Birth Certificate

05..Amerikano.......10-03-06..10-19-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-778xxx

IR-1/CR-1

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

01..jpg.............08-15-05..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..07-17-06..2005-xxxxxx..OK...

02..stormyrain......10-05-05..07-06-06..xx-xx-xx..11-20-06..2005-xxxxxx

03..JoelAndAnalyn...12-29-05..04-21-06..xx-xx-xx..09-25-06..2006-510xxx..OK..Sep 27/02 days/Manila

04..Shortie81.......02-03-06..05-16-06..05-28-06..06-07-06..2006-544xxx..OK-ME..Jun 14/07 days/???

05..mimendoz0209....01-13-06..04-28-06..08-22-06..10-18-06..2006-xxxxxx..OK..Oct 25/07 days/Davao

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

07..phirephly.......05-02-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-642xxx..WAKE UP PHIREPHLY!!!

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

09..facechelle......05-31-06..09-25-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-659xxx

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

11..Jazzy...........08-03-06..10-17-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-729xxx

12..K3 IR...........09-01-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-xxxxxx

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

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

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

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

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

[Steve-n-Ana 0]

WERE APPROVEDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Its finally over,,,is this real???hahahahaha

THANK GOD!

CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS!!!

we are so happy for both of you, it's the best christmas gift for you guys

[Dean iWait 0]

WERE APPROVEDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Its finally over,,,is this real???hahahahaha

THANK GOD!

CONGRATS!!!

[shimmy 0]

WERE APPROVEDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Its finally over,,,is this real???hahahahaha

THANK GOD!

CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS!!!

we are so happy for both of you, it's the best christmas gift for you guys

This truely is the best gift!!!!! I just finished talking with Dhonn. She said the interview was really easy and that both the filipino and american were nice. The CO was a white middle aged woman. She only asked a few questions..where I worked, how old we were, what we did in the phils. I think Dhonn said she saw her put a white sticker with pink strip on. She was able to read approved. The delbros guy said about 7 days for her to get it.

An interesting side note: I had Dhonn bring a co-sponsor form just in case there was any problems because I recently graduated from college without alot of work experience. I have had a job making well above the poverty line for 9 months. When she asked the filipino interviewer if they wanted that form, that person said that for K1 co-sponsor is not accepted. When the filipino worker looked at my past transcripts she put 2 question marks on it so Dhonn explained the situation and made sure she took the pay stubs and the employer letter.

WERE SO HAPPY!!!!!

[felnfrank 1]

got a lot of info here, it's just too long that i get tired reading posts which r not really a help or related to the topic just being honest...but still, i got the patience to read each page...hoping to find more important info cos im interested with the subject ...really wish to put my timeline but dont have the interview yet

anyway, goodluck to all !

[garya505 2]

Well if we're gonna get any late-scheduled appointments for the first week of January we should hear this week. Otherwise we should start hearing about February appointments next week. Some people will get a nice Christmas gift.

[dims1 0]

EXCELLENT! Makes me excited about Lorna and I

Reminds me of that song:

"I'll be home for Christmas!" :energetic:

God bless you two!

Mike & Lorna

WERE APPROVEDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Its finally over,,,is this real???hahahahaha

THANK GOD!

CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS!!!

we are so happy for both of you, it's the best christmas gift for you guys

This truely is the best gift!!!!! I just finished talking with Dhonn. She said the interview was really easy and that both the filipino and american were nice. The CO was a white middle aged woman. She only asked a few questions..where I worked, how old we were, what we did in the phils. I think Dhonn said she saw her put a white sticker with pink strip on. She was able to read approved. The delbros guy said about 7 days for her to get it.

An interesting side note: I had Dhonn bring a co-sponsor form just in case there was any problems because I recently graduated from college without alot of work experience. I have had a job making well above the poverty line for 9 months. When she asked the filipino interviewer if they wanted that form, that person said that for K1 co-sponsor is not accepted. When the filipino worker looked at my past transcripts she put 2 question marks on it so Dhonn explained the situation and made sure she took the pay stubs and the employer letter.

WERE SO HAPPY!!!!!

[davidjack 0]

Ok while we are on the subject. Sheryl has a problem with her BC. Imagine that. Her name is spelled correctly. Her Dad's name was mispelled when she was born and the LR crossed through his name and hand corrected it. We have certified letters from the LR stating that this was done in good faith yada yada. She went to NSO in Cagayan De Oro. She asked for a correction. They said they would process it and to check back in about 2 weeks since they would send the request to NSO Manila. She checked back and was told that NSO saw no need to correct it since it was not her name that was mispelled and that the hand corrected copy is the official record with NSO. Furthermore we included a copy of her BC in the petition we sent to USCIS along with the certified letters from the LR. I'm guessing at this point we just go with the one she has and hope for the best. But I would really appreciate any ideas or suggestions.

DeaniWait, I agree with NSO that there is no need to correct your fiancee’s BC since it's not her name that needs correction. A change in her BC now would appear suspicious to the embassy and could cause AR. The father’s misspelled name is not important to the embassy at this point in time. I would go with the BC that you have now.

My case is different... my BC had clerical error in the date.. I applied for late registration last jan 10, 2006, but they typed it wrong instead of jan 10, 2006. they typed it jan 10, 2005... but now it is corrected already, 6 was hand wriitten and in security paper by NSO.. To all VJ member ...What Did you think is this may cause a problem during my interview and put me in AR? you comments and suggestion will be highly appreciated!!! God Bless!

A hand-written correction is part of your BC so that usually does not raise a red flag but late registration (especially very late registration) raises a red flag. Make sure you have your baptismal certificate, school transcripts, diploma, or photos of you growing up. Embassy may or may not ask for them but keep them handy at interview. If you are lucky, you may breeze through interview without consul questioning your BC.

Ok i have a few question i actually filed for my K1 and this is the problem my fiancee' last name is from his mom cause the was never married his biological dad. so his using his mom's last name and the middle name on his BC states only initial (one letter, no description) Example: Name:Jose Middle Name: D. Last Name: Medina . So when i applied for K1 i included his middle name cause it's states on his BC. Now, when he went and get his passport, the lady that works at the passport place stated to him that they cannot include the middle name because that's his mom's middle not his..We are so confused . But it was stated on his BC...So now we have no idea what to do???

Are we gonna have a problem in the interview? Coz right now his passport doesn't stated anything except his first and last name.then they put - (dashes and leave it black so it's visible. We never thought this is gonna be a big deal but i guess it is...

I’m not a lawyer but I would go with “Jose D. Medina” as that is what his BC states. For his passport, I would request for amendment to put the “D” as his middlename. I assume that DFA refused to include the middle name because your fiance probably requested to spell out the full “D” (“Delgado?”, DeLeon?”, etc.) which DFA is justified to refuse because his BC does not state so. Just request initial “D” and DFA has no reason to refuse that. If BC and passport have the same name, then no more problem with embassy questioning it.

Thanks for the info. Reviewing the posts, BC, MC, etc seems to be the biggest issue. There are too many flavors. And surprisingly how many mistakes or differences are on the same document.

Yup, too many flavors and each is a different case. What applies to one does not apply to all.

Hello All I have a question as I am obsessing ove paperwork details. I believe we need to have a copy of the original I-129f (complete with all of our evidence) sent to USCIS. I have a lawyer who seems basically worthless. Anyways he sent me a copy of the paperwork. It has lots of copies that cant really be seen at all. I originally sent color copies of things like passport stamps and letter to my fiance.

Is this really important to bring a copy to the interview ? Should I just find the originals and make good copies of anything that is not readable ? i also refer to my fiance as my wife in some letters. Is this a no no ? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Dave,

The I-129F is not required at interview time but I made sure I had a copy with me as some of the interview questions are based on what is written on the I-129F and G-325. Your lawyer is wise to send you copies so your wife can review what is typed there. She may be asked questions like your birthdate, where you work, how long you’ve worked there, what’s your mom’s name, where do your parents live, etc. those kinds of things ~ to test how well she knows you.

Please remove any letters where you refer to your fiance as your wife. Documentary requirement is already difficult as it is so it is not wise to make the consul suspect that you have already married your fiance (even if you actually have not and did not). I am sure you will have a hard time unproving that she is not your wife. Avoid anything that would give embassy reason to put you in AR. “Wife” is not a term of endearment for a fiancee to embassy ears ~ to them, it’s a red flag.

I just found out My fiance now has chicken pox. I hope this doesnt become an issue now ? Nothings easy sometimes it seems

No issue about having chicken pox. The good thing about her having chicken pox now is she probably saved herself one “ouch” for varicella shot at medical time. Your fiancee has to bring proof or show proof (the scars left) that she has had chicken pox.

Garya505, yes, we've heard of ladies going to interview without photos attached to their visa applications and I-134. Others had photos but no paste to stick it with. Here at VJ, we remind all to even bring paste and ballpen hahaha.

Good luck tamara and shimmy. Updating list to add shadowladylx.

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..fianceeinw8ting.07-15-04..08-07-04..09-24-04..10-08-04..2004-xxxxxx..OK..09-12-06/23 mos./Makati

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

03..Windchaser......08-29-05..09-27-05..07-25-06..09-01-06..2005-756xxx..OK..11-24-06/85 days/Bohol

04..djcess..........03-10-06..03-24-06..xx-xx-xx..08-09-06..2006-579xxx..OK..Aug 19/10 days/Cebu

05..Rustyash........03-07-06..03-29-06..06-08-96..08-09-06..2006-580xxx..OK

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

07..Madison Man.....09-01-06..09-20-06..xx-xx-xx..12-04-06..2006-601xxx..AR..Birth certificate

08..zethris.........04-13-06..09-20-06..xx-xx-xx..12-04-06..2006-60xxxx..OK

09..davidg..........04-20-06..05-13-06..xx-xx-xx..09-11-06..2006-625xx...OK..Sep 21/10 days/???

10..titakey.........04-23-06..05-22-06..07-08-06..09-22-06..2006-635xxx..OK..Nov 10/49 days/QC

11..Audrey&Romy.....05-01-06..05-22-06..07-13-06..09-22-06..2006-635xxx..OK..Sep 27/05 days/QC

12..randyandrechie..05-01-06..06-05-06..07-13-06..09-20-06..2006-635xxx..OK..Oct 04/14 days/QC

13..Hershey.........05-01-06..06-05-06..06-21-06..09-25-06..2006-xxxxxx..OK..Sep 27/02 days/???

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

15..mychelle........05-03-06..05-31-06..07-06-06..09-14-06..2006-639xxx..OK..Sep 21/07 days/Cebu

16..danlet..........05-12-06..05-31-06..06-27-06..08-10-06..2006-xxxxxx..OK..Aug 17/07 days/???

17..Tomnjas.........05-23-06..06-14-06..07-11-06..10-02-06..2006-656xxx..OK..Oct 06/04 days/Manila

18..sillygirl.......05-17-06..06-14-06..06-29-06..10-04-06..2006-657xxx..OK..Oct 05/01 day/picked up visa

19..Brittaniquec....05-25-06..06-20-06..07-10-06..08-08-06..2006-660xxx..OK..Aug 14/06 days/???

20..kevlar_kev......06-30-06..07-18-06..07-27-06..10-05-06..2006-691xxx..OK..Oct 15/10 days/Laguna

21..Gomez...........07-03-06..08-14-06..09-21-06..11-06-06..2006-xxxxxx..OK..Nov 08/02 days/QC

22..Angelmae........07-10-06..07-27-06..xx-xx-xx..11-06-06..2006-698xxx..OK..Nov 15/09 days/Manila

23..Keith88gt.......07-24-06..08-04-06..xx-xx-xx..11-13-06..2006-709xxx..OK..Nov 21/08 days/Cebu

24..YnaYeBa0808.....07-24-06..08-10-06..09-22-06..11-13-06..2006-712xxx..OK..Nov 19/06 days/Pasig

25..Uling...........07-31-06..08-08-06..09-23-06..11-14-06..2006-712xxx..OK..Nov 18/04 days/Laguna

26..JimGem..........07-31-06..08-14-06..xx-xx-xx..11-17-06..2006-715xxx..??..STATUS PLEASE?

27..Goodman.........07-31-06..08-15-06..xx-xx-xx..11-20-06..2006-716xxx..OK..Nov 29/09 days/Manila

28..Ara&Ken.........07-31-06..08-24-06..xx-xx-xx..11-25-06..2006-719xxx..OK

29..Karel...........08-01-06..08-22-06..09-23-06..11-28-06..2006-719xxx..Petition withdrawn

30..BJZags..........08-04-06..08-17-06..10-20-06..12-05-06..2006-720xxx..OK

31..shadowladylx....08-02-06..08-14-06..xx-xx-xx..12-05-06..2006-721xxx

32..tamara..........07-31-06..08-24-06..10-26-06..12-11-06..2006-723xxx

33..shimmy..........08-01-06..08-23-06..10-20-06..12-11-06..2006-723xxx

34..FMerz...........08-09-06..08-23-06..xx-xx-xx..12-12-06..2006-723xxx

35..roymcn3rd.......07-31-06..08-23-06..10-25-06..12-13-06..2006-723xxx

36..forgyj..........08-03-06..08-23-06..10-21-06..12-18-06..2006-728xxx

37..Elizabeth.......08-15-06..08-21-06..10-21-06..12-21-06..2006-729xxx

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

50..RiggerAF........09-04-06..10-02-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-764xxx

51..sway............09-05-06..10-30-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-764xxx

52..edz2006.........09-05-06..10-04-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-764xxx

53..vic&el4ever.....09-07-06..09-27-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-768xxx

54..davidjack.......09-05-06..10-04-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-770xxx

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

56..lebby...........09-07-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-772xxx

57..arch_n_cel......09-11-06..10-18-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-772xxx

58..sbqwolf1........09-11-06..10-18-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-772xxx

59..lawrencejeramie.09-11-06..10-17-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-775xxx

60..JelloShotGirl...09-29-06..10-13-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-776xxx

61..Richard&Maria...09-05-06..10-06-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-779xxx

62..garya505........09-18-06..10-17-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-779xxx

63..Iniibig ko......09-07-06..10-15-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-783xxx

64..Thersch.........09-19-06..10-23-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-783xxx

65..Ken_Maria.......09-18-06..10-10-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-783xxx

66..Birdysboy.......09-11-06..10-23-06..10-25-06..xx-xx-xx..2006-786xxx

67..gobdogman.......09-07-06..10-20-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-789xxx

68..Burrito.........09-21-06..10-18-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-789xxx

69..Steve-n-Ana.....09-28-06..10-25-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-789xxx

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

71..Erichu..........10-11-06..10-23-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-789xxx

72..ilovecuddlebug..09-25-06..10-27-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-792xxx

73..bangus delight..10-05-06..10-20-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-792xxx

74..oakwell.........10-16-06..11-06-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-796xxx

75..Mike_and_Jennie.10-05-06..10-30-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-799xxx

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

77..kar3n...........10-16-06..11-14-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-805xxx

78..kismet..........11-02-06..11-27-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-820xxx

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

80..DeaniWait.......11-28-06..xx-xx-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-xxxxxx

81..PatientlyWait...12-05-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-xxxxxx

K3 LIST

01..sweety_33.......04-11-06..04-25-06..xx-xx-xx..08-24-06..2006-608xxx..OK..Aug 30/06 days/???

02..phirephly.......05-08-06..05-23-06..07-01-06..09-21-06..2006-635xxx..OK..Sep 27/06 days/???

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

04..cybernutguy.....09-22-06..10-12-06..xx-xx-xx..11-28-06..2006-xxxxxx..AR..Birth Certificate

05..Amerikano.......10-03-06..10-19-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-778xxx

IR-1/CR-1

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

01..jpg.............08-15-05..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..07-17-06..2005-xxxxxx..OK...

02..stormyrain......10-05-05..07-06-06..xx-xx-xx..11-20-06..2005-xxxxxx

03..JoelAndAnalyn...12-29-05..04-21-06..xx-xx-xx..09-25-06..2006-510xxx..OK..Sep 27/02 days/Manila

04..Shortie81.......02-03-06..05-16-06..05-28-06..06-07-06..2006-544xxx..OK-ME..Jun 14/07 days/???

05..mimendoz0209....01-13-06..04-28-06..08-22-06..10-18-06..2006-xxxxxx..OK..Oct 25/07 days/Davao

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

07..phirephly.......05-02-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-642xxx..WAKE UP PHIREPHLY!!!

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

09..facechelle......05-31-06..09-25-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-659xxx

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

11..Jazzy...........08-03-06..10-17-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-729xxx

12..K3 IR...........09-01-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-xxxxxx

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

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

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

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

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

OOPS Now Im worried. I was just making copies of all of the evidence my lawyer sent with the I-129f and i have a letter reffering to my fiance as my wife. Shouldnt USCIS caught this ? My lawyer is so inept.

I wonder where this 50 % percent denial rate that was quoted comes from ?

Dave

[sunandmoon 450]

WERE APPROVEDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Its finally over,,,is this real???hahahahaha

THANK GOD!

that's great news! congrats on your approval. have a most happy life together.