Manila Embassy Interview

[JelloShotGirl 0]

oh yeah I don't know if ya'll can disclose any interview questions??????? ok gonna make some adobo now!

[sunandmoon 450]

dear all,

first and foremost, I would like to praise GOD for making everything possible for me! all the while i thought i won't be able to make it since my fiance didn't reach the minimum poverty guideline. besides, i wasn't able to translate my latest french police certificate. LO AND BEHOLD, I PASSED THE INTERVIEW this morning!!! I think this is my way of sharing how GREAT the LORD is. With this I give all the praises and glory to HIM!

Secondly, I would like to thank all the people who had given me so much encouragement, information, advises and suggestions in this forum (special mention to roy, yodrak, uling, et. al)

Thank you so much and I hope that all of us will be in God's hands.

I can do all things through CHRIST which strengthens me! - Philippians 4:13

tamara, happy to hear you made it! congrats on the approval!

wishing you a lifetime of happiness together with your soon to be husband.

[sunandmoon 450]

Fmerz, your day is here. it's now 4:25am Manila time the 12th. we have 2 approvals so far this week. lets make it 3. best of luck!

[shadowladylx 0]

Fmerz, your day is here. it's now 4:25am Manila time the 12th. we have 2 approvals so far this week. lets make it 3. best of luck!

God bless you on your interview tomoz! Pray hard and keep your faith strong... you'll get the visa

[mychelle 1]

a friend of a friend met a girl over the internet, went to the Philippines many times this year and is planning to do K1. however, he said that his lawyer had adviced him to not mention how they met as it would cause delays and complications. i told him that, in my opinion...and from what i've seen with other couples who met through the internet...telling them exactly how you met is not really an issue. lying about it would be a big issue instead.

they haven't filed anything yet...just gathering documents...(i almost wanted to offer up my help but since they already hired the attorney...i didn't say anymore. i did tell him to checkout VJ.com though.) is there anything else i should tell him to help him out?

[BJZags 17]

a friend of a friend met a girl over the internet, went to the Philippines many times this year and is planning to do K1. however, he said that his lawyer had adviced him to not mention how they met as it would cause delays and complications. i told him that, in my opinion...and from what i've seen with other couples who met through the internet...telling them exactly how you met is not really an issue. lying about it would be a big issue instead.

they haven't filed anything yet...just gathering documents...(i almost wanted to offer up my help but since they already hired the attorney...i didn't say anymore. i did tell him to checkout VJ.com though.) is there anything else i should tell him to help him out?

I'd tell him to gather as much information as he can glean from the internet and other sources so that he is educated on the immigration process, especially specifically as it applies to the Phil. This info can be used to "double-check" the work of the lawyer. Some immigration lawyers are totally up-to speed on specific embassy procedures, but others are not. While the law is quite cut-and-dried, unfortunately the process through different embassies can often be very different. Unless a lawyer is very familiar with K1 through USE in Manila, he/she could easily miss an important detail. I'd agree with you and tell the "whole truth" about the meeting. Its always easier to explain the truth, rather then explain a lie later.

[garya505 2]

ok where is the Manila Interview Psychic! What do you predict today for me and my honee! LOL! Oh yeah, is it too early to get a reference from my employer.....should I wait till he gets interview date? What about the affadavit of support, can I fill it out now? Oh yeah , d medical...should he go now!? Yeah at least he's got his CENOMAR, he's single! YAY! HArr harr! Sowi just startin to bite my nails!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today I'm predicting you will get an interview the week of Feb 12-16.

[Erichu 0]

Wow!! Such great news on approved petitions and new scheduled interviews as well. It looks like the USE has finally found new resources or set a new priority on K1 interviews because, where they WERE falling farther behind every month, they are now making good headway on the long queue of petitions.

As of right now all bets are off on predictions while they continue to release additional interview slots BEFORE their upcoming announcement of February slots. And that's a GOOD thing!! We have all moved nicely up the list since the January slots were announced. Mari and I were thinking March (MNL2006-789xxx) but now, February is looking pretty good. This has been a great development for all of us!

Have vic&el4ever, davidjack, or binow checked in case they have a scheduled date? It would be helpful to hear from them either way.

And GOOD LUCK Fmerz and Roy in your upcoming interviews!!!!

[BJZags 17]

Well, bad news, looks like we were NOT approved on Dec. 4. The stupid filipina answering the phone at x5184 says something about "routine background check" and still with the CO. Couldn't get any more info than that. I didn't want to be a ####### and call my congressman to stir things up, but I guess I'm going to have to.

[garya505 2]

Wow!! Such great news on approved petitions and new scheduled interviews as well. It looks like the USE has finally found new resources or set a new priority on K1 interviews because, where they WERE falling farther behind every month, they are now making good headway on the long queue of petitions.

As of right now all bets are off on predictions while they continue to release additional interview slots BEFORE their upcoming announcement of February slots. And that's a GOOD thing!! We have all moved nicely up the list since the January slots were announced. Mari and I were thinking March (MNL2006-789xxx) but now, February is looking pretty good. This has been a great development for all of us!

Have vic&el4ever, davidjack, or binow checked in case they have a scheduled date? It would be helpful to hear from them either way.

And GOOD LUCK Fmerz and Roy in your upcoming interviews!!!!

Eric,

I drank a beer, ate some chips and salsa, and took another look into my crystal ball. I predict an interview for you Feb. 26-28.

Edited December 11, 2006 by garya505

[sbgwolf1 0]

I see that recently people are getting added, to the Dec and Jan schedules. That is wonderful. Congrats to all. My question is, is there a certian time that they release the interview schedule? When should we expect the Feb list? Any ideas? I once heard that it was only on the 15th but recently what I have seen have not followed that.

S.

[garya505 2]

I see that recently people are getting added, to the Dec and Jan schedules. That is wonderful. Congrats to all. My question is, is there a certian time that they release the interview schedule? When should we expect the Feb list? Any ideas? I once heard that it was only on the 15th but recently what I have seen have not followed that.

S.

We have seen them mostly released in the middle of the month, then what appears to be some "filling in" of available interview slots later on. Some of the "fill-ins" actually get earlier dates the the first batch, so it's not always a bad thing if you don't get selected in the first (mid-month) batch.

Edited December 12, 2006 by garya505

[sway 0]

I have questions here, how many id's are needed to bring in saint lukes? If i go earlier, what number should i call to have my packet delivered at saint lukes? Is it ok for me to bring my postal id and sss id?

[jamrok 0]

Well, bad news, looks like we were NOT approved on Dec. 4. The stupid filipina answering the phone at x5184 says something about "routine background check" and still with the CO. Couldn't get any more info than that. I didn't want to be a ####### and call my congressman to stir things up, but I guess I'm going to have to.

BJZAGS.......VERY sorry to hear about your AR sfter thinking that you were approved. This entire process has made us all frustrated. Hang in there; hopefully it's only a slight delay.

As you probably know, we are in the same boat...I called them a few mins ago and they are

still "dishing out" the same canned response.....still under review. I am keeping the faith though.

Take care my friend

[robhankins 0]

Well, bad news, looks like we were NOT approved on Dec. 4. The stupid filipina answering the phone at x5184 says something about "routine background check" and still with the CO. Couldn't get any more info than that. I didn't want to be a ####### and call my congressman to stir things up, but I guess I'm going to have to.

Would they tell you why? Is it the "late registered" BC?