Manila Embassy Interview

[JelloShotGirl 0]

is it necessary to have letter from bank? I have letter from employer 3 years tax returns, w2's my bank is being annoying unfortunately not a local bank have been trying to get this since beginning of January and interview is feb 8th they said they faxed 2x i asked to fax again and still no fax....they claimed they mailed it beg ofjanuary but said it was returned..........?

[LuzyC 0]

I'd like to nominate Gary and Luz for the best VJ photos. Whenever things are not going good for me it always cheers me up to see their pics.

Thank you Gary..we are so flattered with that sweet compliments

but I hope the morality police dont give us hell with that statement..

Thank you and hope to see you and your sweetie with ken&maria next month!

And Oh our pretty lady PW will join us on that day..she is very much welcome with our ''party''..anybody want to join us,feel free!

Edited January 24, 2007 by LuzyC

[vic&el4ever 0]

is it necessary to have letter from bank? I have letter from employer 3 years tax returns, w2's my bank is being annoying unfortunately not a local bank have been trying to get this since beginning of January and interview is feb 8th they said they faxed 2x i asked to fax again and still no fax....they claimed they mailed it beg ofjanuary but said it was returned..........?

I hope so also, i didnt make a bank letter also.

letter from employer

3 years tax returns with w2's

we did print my bank monthly statments

Paycheck stubs for last 3 months

[RiggerAF 0]

Ooohhh I can't believe this, my sons Visa is now out for delivery and mine is still on PROCESS IN THE EMBASSY huhuhuhuhu

[Pinay Wife 47]

What if the band is an engagement ring?

A wedding ring is great for if you’re married sure, but we both wear a ring for our engagement.

If even read: if you have a ring receipt too bring it with you for proof of engagement. True or untrue!

If the ring doesn't look like a "normal" engagement ring, I suggest don't wear it since we know that this has caused someone grief during medical at St. Lukes. I definitely will not take a risk. An engagement ring usually has a diamond mounted on the center.

If during interview they ask if you have an engagement ring, then say “yes, it’s right here inside my bag but it looks like a wedding band so I did not wear it today so you won’t suspect that I am married.” I’m sure that will make the consul smile. Just be honest and everything will be ok.

Hello everyone, I am here with question again. I tracked our visa status at delbros.com and I feel a little nervous because my sons visa is for delivery tomorrow and mine still says that SHIPMENT PROCESS IN THE EMBASSY. My confusion is that if they grant my son a visa,how come mine isn't out yet when in fact my son is depending on mine. What should I need to expect? I am so worried.

Don't worry, I'm sure your visa will be delivered together. I'm guessing that Delbros just failed to update your record in their database.

just wondering, is ST Lukes doing some prescreening? would think there area would medical. now they can request new Cenomar? wondering if something they do on their own or ask to do by Embassy.

I’m wondering that too. If they are authorized to pre-screen, however, they should only be allowed to suggest to get a Cenomar if they suspect someone of being married and not delay the medical. Questions about eligilibility should not stop them from conducting the medical. They are the hospital, not the US Embassy for heaven’s sake! St. Lukes is over-stepping their bounds.

Updating list to welcome GeorgeandJenny and to update timelines of daveandlirio (congrats on visa delivery) and iya.

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..BJZags..........08-04-06..08-17-06..10-20-06..12-05-06..2006-720xxx..OK..Dec 28/23 days/Makati

02..tamara..........07-31-06..08-24-06..10-26-06..12-11-06..2006-723xxx..OK..Dec 14/03 days/Kalookan

03..shimmy..........08-01-06..08-23-06..10-20-06..12-11-06..2006-723xxx..OK..Dec 21/10 days/Davao

04..FMerz...........08-09-06..08-23-06..xx-xx-xx..12-12-06..2006-723xxx..OK..Dec 13/01 day/Picked up

05..roymcn3rd.......07-31-06..08-23-06..10-25-06..12-13-06..2006-723xxx..OK..Dec 20/07 days/Davao

06..mae_jim.........08-03-06..08-23-06..10-21-06..12-18-06..2006-728xxx..OK..Dec 20/02 days/Picked up

07..Elizabeth.......08-15-06..08-21-06..10-21-06..12-21-06..2006-729xxx..OK..Dec 28/07 days/Makati

08..sunflowertami...08-08-06..08-24-06..11-16-06..01-09-06..2006-735xxx..OK..Jan 12/03 days/Picked up

09..treynroxy.......08-03-06..08-25-06..11-29-06..01-11-07..2006-736xxx..OK..Jan 19/08 days/Tagbilaran

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

11..daveandlirio....08-03-06..08-28-06..xx-xx-xx..01-12-07..2006-737xxx..OK..Jan 22/10 days/Cabanatuan

12..lovebug.........08-12-06..08-29-06..11-29-06..01-12-07..2006-737xxx..OK..Jan 17/05 days/Picked up

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

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

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

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

17..ronmay..........08-28-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..12-27-06..2006-757xxx..OK..Jan 03/07 days/Cagayan de Oro

18..Robhankins......09-01-06..09-22-06..xx-xx-xx..02-26-07..2006-761xxx

19..ellmoi..........09-17-06..09-26-06..xx-xx-xx..12-28-06..2006-762xxx..OK..Jan 12/15 days/Pangasinan

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

21..RiggerAF........09-04-06..10-02-06..12-14-06..01-18-07..2006-764xxx..OK

22..sway............09-05-06..10-30-06..xx-xx-xx..01-19-07..2006-764xxx

23..edz2006.........09-05-06..10-04-06..12-14-06..01-23-07..2006-764xxx

24..vic&el4ever.....09-07-06..09-27-06..01-06-07..02-01-07..2006-768xxx

25..davidjack.......09-05-06..10-04-06..xx-xx-xx..02-02-07..2006-770xxx

26..binow...........09-20-06..10-02-06..01-04-07..02-02-07..2006-770xxx

27..lebby...........09-07-06..10-03-06..12-21-06..02-05-07..2006-772xxx

28..arch_n_cel......09-11-06..10-18-06..12-29-06..02-02-07..2006-772xxx

29..sbqwolf1........09-11-06..10-18-06..12-22-06..02-05-07..2006-772xxx

30..lawrencejeramie.09-11-06..10-17-06..12-23-06..02-06-07..2006-775xxx

31..JelloShotGirl...09-29-06..10-13-06..12-22-06..02-08-07..2006-776xxx

32..Richard&Maria...09-05-06..10-06-06..12-21-06..02-13-07..2006-779xxx

33..garya505........09-18-06..10-17-06..12-29-06..02-13-07..2006-779xxx

34..Burrito.........09-21-06..10-18-06..12-23-06..02-14-07..2006-783xxx

35..Iniibig ko......09-07-06..10-15-06..12-27-06..02-15-07..2006-783xxx

36..Thersch.........09-19-06..10-23-06..12-22-06..02-15-07..2006-783xxx

37..Ken_Maria.......09-18-06..10-10-06..12-26-06..02-15-07..2006-783xxx

38..mydestiny.......09-21-06..10-23-06..xx-xx-xx..02-23-07..2006-783xxx

39..Birdysboy.......09-11-06..10-23-06..01-05-07..02-26-07..2006-786xxx

40..gobdogman.......09-07-06..10-20-06..xx-xx-xx..02-16-07..2006-789xxx

41..Steve-n-Ana.....09-28-06..10-25-06..12-29-06..02-16-07..2006-789xxx

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

43..Erichu..........10-11-06..10-23-06..12-23-06..02-16-07..2006-789xxx

44..Paulily.........09-25-06..10-20-06..12-22-06..02-16-07..2006-792xxx

45..felnfrank.......10-12-06..10-23-06..12-22-06..02-16-07..2006-792xxx

46..bangus delight..10-05-06..10-20-06..12-22-06..02-16-07..2006-792xxx

47..StevenandJinky..10-17-06..11-02-06..01-02-07..02-16-07..2006-793xxx

48..oakwell.........10-16-06..11-06-06..01-13-07..02-20-07..2006-796xxx

49..Mike_and_Jennie.10-05-06..10-30-06..12-21-06..02-20-07..2006-799xxx

50..2Hearts.........10-18-06..11-03-06..PICK UP...02-20-07..2006-800xxx

51..patrick808......10-18-06..10-30-06..xx-xx-xx..03-08-07..2006-800xxx..

52..Joone745........10-20-06..11-01-06..xx-xx-xx..03-09-07..2006-800xxx..

53..kar3n...........10-16-06..11-14-06..12-21-06..02-21-07..2006-805xxx

54..macky...........10-05-06..11-22-06..12-12-06..02-22-07..2006-813xxx

55..Wes.............11-02-06..11-17-06..12-29-06..03-20-07..2006-818xxx

56..49bstreet.......09-29-06..11-21-06..xx-xx-xx..03-21-07..2006-820xxx

57..maylet29........10-27-06..11-21-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-820xxx..WAKE UP!!!

58..kismet..........11-02-06..11-20-06..xx-xx-xx..03-22-07..2006-820xxx

59..iya.............11-02-06..11-20-06..xx-xx-xx..03-23-07..2006-820xxx..

60..boch............11-08-06..11-29-06..01-05-07..03-23-07..2006-820xxx

61..B&N.............11-03-06..11-29-06..xx-xx-xx..03-26-07..2006-824xxx

62..Alanlvsjudy.....11-06-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..03-27-07..2006-824xxx

63..mpgirl..........11-21-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-834xxx

64..DeaniWait.......11-28-06..12-19-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-842xxx

65..DaveandFleur....10-17-06..12-19-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-845xxx

66..DocMay..........11-15-06..12-19-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-845xxx

67..genlramos.......11-17-06..12-19-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-845xxx

68..George&Jenny....11-27-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-845xxx

69..PatientlyWait...12-04-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-852xxx

70..Kayz............12-14-06..12-27-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-854xxx

71..Dean/Gra........12-26-06..xx-xx-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-503xxx

K3 LIST

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

02..cybernutguy.....09-22-06..10-12-06..xx-xx-xx..11-28-06..2006-xxxxxx..OK..Dec 15/17 days/Makati (with AR)

03..shadowladylx....08-02-06..08-14-06..xx-xx-xx..12-05-06..2006-721xxx..OK..Dec 12/07 days/Quezon City

04..Amerikano.......10-03-06..10-19-06..01-05-07..02-13-07..2006-783xxx

05..dj2004..........11-16-06..12-12-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-839xxx

06..M&M.............11-20-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-503xxx

IR-1/CR-1

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

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

02..JunCel..........05-15-06..08-24-06..12-07-06..01-05-07..2006-646xxx..OK..Jan 13/08 days/SF, La Union

03..facechelle......05-31-06..09-25-06..xx-xx-xx..01-30-07..2006-659xxx

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

05..Jazzy...........08-03-06..10-17-06..12-30-06..02-08-07..2006-729xxx

06..w1n78...........09-05-06..11-16-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-764xxx

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

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

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

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

11..StarProg........12-28-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-508xxx

[Pinay Wife 47]

Looks like the cut-off for March interview for K1 is mpgirl.

So close, so close and yet so far....

63..mpgirl..........11-21-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-834xxx

64..DeaniWait.......11-28-06..12-19-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-842xxx

65..DaveandFleur....10-17-06..12-19-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-845xxx

66..DocMay..........11-15-06..12-19-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-845xxx

67..genlramos.......11-17-06..12-19-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-845xxx

68..George&Jenny....11-27-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-845xxx

69..PatientlyWait...12-04-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-852xxx

70..Kayz............12-14-06..12-27-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-854xxx

71..Dean/Gra........12-26-06..xx-xx-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-503xxx

[sunandmoon 450]

looking at the list, the interviews for Jan are winding down. Congrats to all who received their approval. best of luck to Glen&Rosemarie, roundbo, and facechelle on their upcoming interviews.

PW, looks like your going to be busy next month posting all the approval updates. I'm going to stick around till Feb 22nd. you can't get rid of me very easily. on Feb 23rd Yazi and her daughter will be flying to SFO on Feb 23rd.

after that I'll pop in from time to time, especially in April to see PW post her visa approval. that will be the party of the year.

[Paulily 0]

Maraming Salamat PW.

paulily,

hi! have u booked ur flight already? hopefully, my port of entry is LAX too...ill be flying alone, my fiance cant make it but i know, it would be ok...i might find filipinas too on my journey

let me know of ur planned flight and ur plane tickets, i might get the same if it's ok with u.

fel

Hi Fel, We have the same interview date too. My travel agent says Feb is fully booked already so I will get March ETD. I will inform you before I confirm my flight. You can txt me if you like - 0927-9170047. We will meet in USE on Feb 16 I'm sure. I think you were right I like to have you as my seatmate on my flight going to LAX so as other pinay VJ members.

God Bless,

Lily

[Paulily 0]

Hi guys! I just want to make sure.... below are the only requirements I need to bring for my Medical in St. Lukes.. Am I right?

1. $95 or Php 5,000.00 (not sure of the e. rate they will use)

2. Passport

3. Appointment Letter from USE (original and photocopy)

4. Passport size photo's (3 pcs minimum)

5. Black Ink Pen

6. Something to Read while waiting (book)

7. Jacket (i will leave the house 3 am- from Batangas plus I heard its cold in the clinic)

*** I don't have vaccination record

*** I don't have contact lens

*** No Scar or Abdominal surgery

*** No record of marrige or annulment

*** I have a wedding band from Paul my fiance (is it ok?)

Question : Do I need to fill-up and show the Visa Application Forms at St. Lukes? Do I need to complete the Documents in the Appointment Packet before they proceed on my Medical check-ups?

I'm planning to have my medical on Jan 29 (Monday)

Any advice will be much appreciated.

Salamat,

Lily

You should also have the following information ready to make it easier:

St. Luke's - Information for forms:

· Name (Last, First, Middle):

· Civil Status: single or married

· Case Number: MNLxxxxxxxxxx

· Classification: K1 or K3

· Consul: Manila, Philippines

· Present country of Residence: Philippines

· Previous country of Residence: N/A

· Passport Number:

· Place where passport was issued:

· Date when passport was released:

· Age:

· Birthdate:

· Birthplace:

· Date of previous Chest X-Ray:

· Is this your first time for a medical here at SLEC?:

· Intended date of departure for the USA:

· Intended Port of Entry (POE):

· Complete address in the USA:

· Tel. No. in the USA:

· Is your petitioner still alive? Yes

· Contact person at the above USA address:

· Name of your nearest relative in USA:

· Relationship: fiance or husband

· Complete Address of your nearest relative:

· Telephone number of your nearest relative:

St. Luke's - Questions during the exam:

· Date of the first day of my menstruation:

· Any major operation?:

· History of stroke?:

· High blood pressure?:

· History of diabetes?:

· History of asthma?:

· Any suicidal attempt?:

· Given birth to a child?:

· Liver or kidney problem?:

· Have you had an abortion?:

· Any mental disorder?:

· Physical defects/abnormalities?:

· Case of syphilis or any STD, UTI?:

· Drug abuse/addiction?:

· Have you ever been hospitalized before?:

· Do you have dentures?

· Complete set of teeth?

· Do you have any vaccination records?

· Have you had Chicken Pox and do you have any scars from that?

· Do you want to get the vaccinations here at SLEC?

Maraming Salamat po Garya505!

[sunandmoon 450]

is it necessary to have letter from bank? I have letter from employer 3 years tax returns, w2's my bank is being annoying unfortunately not a local bank have been trying to get this since beginning of January and interview is feb 8th they said they faxed 2x i asked to fax again and still no fax....they claimed they mailed it beg ofjanuary but said it was returned..........?

I hope so also, i didnt make a bank letter also.

letter from employer

3 years tax returns with w2's

we did print my bank monthly statments

Paycheck stubs for last 3 months

I don't think a letter from the bank is necessary. I didn't include one. I did include recent paycheck stubs as Vic is doing.

[Glenn & Rosemarie 0]

is it necessary to have letter from bank? I have letter from employer 3 years tax returns, w2's my bank is being annoying unfortunately not a local bank have been trying to get this since beginning of January and interview is feb 8th they said they faxed 2x i asked to fax again and still no fax....they claimed they mailed it beg ofjanuary but said it was returned..........?

I hope so also, i didnt make a bank letter also.

letter from employer

3 years tax returns with w2's

we did print my bank monthly statments

Paycheck stubs for last 3 months

I don't think a letter from the bank is necessary. I didn't include one. I did include recent paycheck stubs as Vic is doing.

I contacted the US Embassy and they told me a bank letter was a "must have?" It actually had to be a certain type of letter "per my bank instructions." They charged me $25 to do it and $15 to overnight it. That is Wachovia Bank aka " Walk all over ya" I went ahead with it anyways, just in case.

[garya505 2]

Well it appears we have another debate: Is the Bank Letter Required? YES or NO.

Edited January 24, 2007 by garya505

[sunandmoon 450]

is it necessary to have letter from bank? I have letter from employer 3 years tax returns, w2's my bank is being annoying unfortunately not a local bank have been trying to get this since beginning of January and interview is feb 8th they said they faxed 2x i asked to fax again and still no fax....they claimed they mailed it beg ofjanuary but said it was returned..........?

I hope so also, i didnt make a bank letter also.

letter from employer

3 years tax returns with w2's

we did print my bank monthly statments

Paycheck stubs for last 3 months

I don't think a letter from the bank is necessary. I didn't include one. I did include recent paycheck stubs as Vic is doing.

I contacted the US Embassy and they told me a bank letter was a "must have?" It actually had to be a certain type of letter "per my bank instructions." They charged me $25 to do it and $15 to overnight it. That is Wachovia Bank aka " Walk all over ya" I went ahead with it anyways, just in case.

hmm.. the inconsistency of this process is what can make it confusing at times. all I can say is I didn't submit a bank letter. i didn't even submit a monthly statement. however I would suggest to others they submit monthly statements if unable to get a bank letter.

[Glenn & Rosemarie 0]

is it necessary to have letter from bank? I have letter from employer 3 years tax returns, w2's my bank is being annoying unfortunately not a local bank have been trying to get this since beginning of January and interview is feb 8th they said they faxed 2x i asked to fax again and still no fax....they claimed they mailed it beg ofjanuary but said it was returned..........?

I hope so also, i didnt make a bank letter also.

letter from employer

3 years tax returns with w2's

we did print my bank monthly statments

Paycheck stubs for last 3 months

I don't think a letter from the bank is necessary. I didn't include one. I did include recent paycheck stubs as Vic is doing.

I contacted the US Embassy and they told me a bank letter was a "must have?" It actually had to be a certain type of letter "per my bank instructions." They charged me $25 to do it and $15 to overnight it. That is Wachovia Bank aka " Walk all over ya" I went ahead with it anyways, just in case.

hmm.. the inconsistency of this process is what can make it confusing at times. all I can say is I didn't submit a bank letter. i didn't even submit a monthly statement. however I would suggest to others they submit monthly statements if unable to get a bank letter.

we are submitting the bank letter and 12 months bank statements. I have been told also that it can depend on the desires of whomever does the interview. Who knows? I am surprised DNA samples are not a requirement. ha ha

[sunandmoon 450]

is it necessary to have letter from bank? I have letter from employer 3 years tax returns, w2's my bank is being annoying unfortunately not a local bank have been trying to get this since beginning of January and interview is feb 8th they said they faxed 2x i asked to fax again and still no fax....they claimed they mailed it beg ofjanuary but said it was returned..........?

I hope so also, i didnt make a bank letter also.

letter from employer

3 years tax returns with w2's

we did print my bank monthly statments

Paycheck stubs for last 3 months

I don't think a letter from the bank is necessary. I didn't include one. I did include recent paycheck stubs as Vic is doing.

I contacted the US Embassy and they told me a bank letter was a "must have?" It actually had to be a certain type of letter "per my bank instructions." They charged me $25 to do it and $15 to overnight it. That is Wachovia Bank aka " Walk all over ya" I went ahead with it anyways, just in case.

hmm.. the inconsistency of this process is what can make it confusing at times. all I can say is I didn't submit a bank letter. i didn't even submit a monthly statement. however I would suggest to others they submit monthly statements if unable to get a bank letter.

we are submitting the bank letter and 12 months bank statements. I have been told also that it can depend on the desires of whomever does the interview. Who knows? I am surprised DNA samples are not a requirement. ha ha

DNA... hey, don't give them any ideas.