Manila Embassy Interview

[StarProg 0]

News flash! I too have my interview scheduled for this coming February 13th. Can you believe it?

Okay, it's not for the visa, it's a job interview.

Actually I really just wanted to wish everyone with their upcoming interviews good luck. I do the CO's are in good spirit for this Valentines's Day week.

[Sheriff Uling 3]

"You will not need a SSN in order to get married. The married license nor the married certificate require a SSN. However, I recommend applying for the SSN anytime after 10 days after the beneficiary arrives in the US.

Hope this helps...

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling"

Yes Sheriff, it does!

It will vary from state to state. You need to do like I did and call the county clerk where you live. Just explain the situation and they will tell you what is allowed.

Luz and I decided to marry within a few days of her arrival. Just a quick civil cerimony at the court house. Then we can apply for her SSN in her married name and apply for the AOS right away. A few months later, after we have a chance to settle in we will have a big wedding at my fathers farm. (outdoor).

I will do just that Gary! Good thinking, only applying for the SSN once and in her married name. Hopefully Washington state works like that.

We plan on a small ceremony, hopefully at a local, very old Catholic Church. The larger full wedding will take place down the road, in PI with her friends and family.

Good luck to Luz! And to everyone interviewing February 13th, hopefully my fiancee can save everyone a little good luck from February 12th!

GaryC and Ready4one...

Don't be surprised if your wives are still required to initially apply for the SSN under their maiden names first before they are issued a SS card with their married names. That has happened to a few folks here on VJ. I am not completely sure about the rational behind that (although I do have some speculations as to why but I will save them because they are just speculations). You might want to call or stop by the SSA to inquire before going there and potentially frustrating yourselves. Just my opinion.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

[ready4ONE 5,400]

One step at a time! But that is more good advice Sheriff. Much obliged!

[garya505 2]

We are in Manila now getting ready for interview Tuesday!!!

[Erichu 0]

Thanks for sharing what you have prepared, made me stop and said gosh i only have 2 folders to show :... well girl, i think you are good to go! go for gold! see you soon.

Here's mine (hope im good to go too):

Folder 1:

Part 1 - Personal Identification

-Appointment Letter

-DS Forms (157,156 with photos,156K)

-Birth Certicates (Eric & Mari)

-NBI Clearance (Mari)

-Cenomar (Mari)

-Divorce Decree (Eric)

-Letter of Intent to Marry (Eric & Mari)

Part 2 - Evidence of Support

-Notarized I-134

-Employment Letter with Paystubs

-Certificate of Investments

-2006 Bank Statements

-2004 & 2005 W2

-2005 ITR

Part 3 - Evidence of Meeting Prior to the Petition and Proof of A Genuine Relationship

-Money transfer receipts

-Cards and Gifts

-Chats screenshots

-Email screenshots

Folder 2:

-Pictures

-Tickets and Hotel Receipts

Plastic Envelope:

-Loose pictures

My interview will be on Feb 16, i hope everybody will pray for me also. Goodluck to all who will be having interviews next week!

Mari

I think you should apply for a job with Immigrations LOL. You are well organized. With the 5 minute interviews, I think the pre-interview and CO have set questions to ask... looks like you are good to go. We have interviews the same day. Good luck, Ken Maria

Hey Guys! My interview is 5 days from now and I AM SO NERVOUS! Its already 4:30 am and Im still up trying to organize everything. I made a list of what I have for my interview and guys pls be patient because this is really long. Im hoping y'guys could tell me if I STILL NEED anything. Im hoping my list could also help you organize yours especially to Mari and Ate Ana Girls, do we have the same stuff? tell me if I miss/need something. THANKS ALOT!

DOCUMENTATIONS FOR INTERVIEW – FEB. 15 2007 7:30AM

FOLDER 1

 Appointment Letter – 1 Photocopy

 Valid ID

 Photocopy of Passport

FOLDER 2 - Notices

 NOA1 – Receipt Notice and 1 Photocopy

 NOA2 – Approval Notice and 1 Photocopy

 Letter from NVC to the Petitioner with Stating Name of Fiance,INS Number and Case Number

FOLDER 3 – DS Forms

 DS 156 (2 copies)

 DS 156K (2 copies)

 DS 157 (2 copies- 1 validated by the bank)

FOLDER 4 - Identification

 NBI and 1 Photocopy

 Authenticated Birth Certificate and 1 Photocopy

FOLDER 5 – Evidence of Meeting Prior to the Petition

 Official Receipt from the Hotel he stayed

 Photographs: Together, with Friends and with Family

 Original and Photocopies of Plane Tickets

 Original Boarding Passes

 Email copy of Itinerary – Signed by my Fiance

 Official Receipts from Restaurants, Stores and the like

FOLDER 6 – Proof of Engagement

 Cards (I sent him)

 Western Union Receipts

 FedEx Receipts

 Original Letter of Intent to Marry

 Renewed Letter of Intent to Marry (From him and me)

 Wire Bank Statements

 Photocopy of Engagement Ring Receipt

 Chat Logs

 Emails

 Wedding Dress Design

FOLDER 7 – Proof of Ongoing Relationship

 Cards (I sent him)

 FedEx Receipts (for the package I sent him –Birthday and Christmas Gift)

 FedEx Receipts for his packages for me

 Emails – several of mine and several from him: signed

 Chat Logs

 Phone Bills

 Photocopies of Phone Cards I used

 Vonage Bills

FOLDER 8 – Certificate of No Marriage

 CENOMAR and 1 Photocopy (From NSO)

FOLDER 9 – Affidavit of Support

 Notarized I-134

 2005 W-2

 2006 W-2

 Income Tax Return (Form 1040) 2005

 Income Tax Return (Form 1040) 2004

 Employment Letter Stating:

 Date Started and Nature of Employment

Salary

Whether Permanent or Full time

Letter from the Bank Stating:

Date account opened

Average Balance

Present Balance

 Photocopies of Pay Stubs for 5 Months

FOLDER 10 – Supporting Evidences (for Affidavit of Support but I will only submit upon request)

 Bank Statements- for 6 months

 More Pay Stubs

 Author- Agent Contract (Since my Fiance is Employed and an Author at the same time)

FOLDER 11 – Copy of I-129F

 Explanation of Meeting for J and T

 Petitioner’s G-325a

 Fiancee’s G-325a

And VISA PICTURE (2x2) – 4 Copies

NEED ANYTHING ELSE???

Edited February 11, 2007 by Erichu

[Erichu 0]

We are in Manila now getting ready for interview Tuesday!!!

Goodluck! you will sure get the visa!

[garya505 2]

Did anyone ever hear of them asking for the petitioner's BC at interview time? I never heard anyone mention them asking for that. That's about the only thing we didn't bring with me to Manila is my original BC, and we have a lot of stuff here.

[Erichu 0]

Did anyone ever hear of them asking for the petitioner's BC at interview time? I never heard anyone mention them asking for that. That's about the only thing we didn't bring with me to Manila is my original BC, and we have a lot of stuff here.

Didn't read anything about it though, but a friend told me i needed it, since Eric has a copy of his BC, he sent it together with the other docs.

But dont be really bothered coz its not mentioned in the Packet4.

I hope others here can clarify that too, if its really important.

Goodluck!

Mari

[Thersch 0]

Thanks for sharing what you have prepared, made me stop and said gosh i only have 2 folders to show :... well girl, i think you are good to go! go for gold! see you soon.

Go for gold Mari! I think youre good to go na Good luck to Garya!

[Glenn & Rosemarie 0]

We are in Manila now getting ready for interview Tuesday!!!

Best wishes to you and your wife/fiance Gary! The waiting is almost over!

[Glenn & Rosemarie 0]

Thanks for sharing what you have prepared, made me stop and said gosh i only have 2 folders to show :... well girl, i think you are good to go! go for gold! see you soon.

Here's mine (hope im good to go too):

Folder 1:

Part 1 - Personal Identification

-Appointment Letter

-DS Forms (157,156 with photos,156K)

-Birth Certicates (Eric & Mari)

-NBI Clearance (Mari)

-Cenomar (Mari)

-Divorce Decree (Eric)

-Letter of Intent to Marry (Eric & Mari)

Part 2 - Evidence of Support

-Notarized I-134

-Employment Letter with Paystubs

-Certificate of Investments

-2006 Bank Statements

-2004 & 2005 W2

-2005 ITR

Part 3 - Evidence of Meeting Prior to the Petition and Proof of A Genuine Relationship

-Money transfer receipts

-Cards and Gifts

-Chats screenshots

-Email screenshots

Folder 2:

-Pictures

-Tickets and Hotel Receipts

Plastic Envelope:

-Loose pictures

My interview will be on Feb 16, i hope everybody will pray for me also. Goodluck to all who will be having interviews next week!

Mari

I think you should apply for a job with Immigrations LOL. You are well organized. With the 5 minute interviews, I think the pre-interview and CO have set questions to ask... looks like you are good to go. We have interviews the same day. Good luck, Ken Maria

Hey Guys! My interview is 5 days from now and I AM SO NERVOUS! Its already 4:30 am and Im still up trying to organize everything. I made a list of what I have for my interview and guys pls be patient because this is really long. Im hoping y'guys could tell me if I STILL NEED anything. Im hoping my list could also help you organize yours especially to Mari and Ate Ana Girls, do we have the same stuff? tell me if I miss/need something. THANKS ALOT!

DOCUMENTATIONS FOR INTERVIEW – FEB. 15 2007 7:30AM

FOLDER 1

 Appointment Letter – 1 Photocopy

 Valid ID

 Photocopy of Passport

FOLDER 2 - Notices

 NOA1 – Receipt Notice and 1 Photocopy

 NOA2 – Approval Notice and 1 Photocopy

 Letter from NVC to the Petitioner with Stating Name of Fiance,INS Number and Case Number

FOLDER 3 – DS Forms

 DS 156 (2 copies)

 DS 156K (2 copies)

 DS 157 (2 copies- 1 validated by the bank)

FOLDER 4 - Identification

 NBI and 1 Photocopy

 Authenticated Birth Certificate and 1 Photocopy

FOLDER 5 – Evidence of Meeting Prior to the Petition

 Official Receipt from the Hotel he stayed

 Photographs: Together, with Friends and with Family

 Original and Photocopies of Plane Tickets

 Original Boarding Passes

 Email copy of Itinerary – Signed by my Fiance

 Official Receipts from Restaurants, Stores and the like

FOLDER 6 – Proof of Engagement

 Cards (I sent him)

 Western Union Receipts

 FedEx Receipts

 Original Letter of Intent to Marry

 Renewed Letter of Intent to Marry (From him and me)

 Wire Bank Statements

 Photocopy of Engagement Ring Receipt

 Chat Logs

 Emails

 Wedding Dress Design

FOLDER 7 – Proof of Ongoing Relationship

 Cards (I sent him)

 FedEx Receipts (for the package I sent him –Birthday and Christmas Gift)

 FedEx Receipts for his packages for me

 Emails – several of mine and several from him: signed

 Chat Logs

 Phone Bills

 Photocopies of Phone Cards I used

 Vonage Bills

FOLDER 8 – Certificate of No Marriage

 CENOMAR and 1 Photocopy (From NSO)

FOLDER 9 – Affidavit of Support

 Notarized I-134

 2005 W-2

 2006 W-2

 Income Tax Return (Form 1040) 2005

 Income Tax Return (Form 1040) 2004

 Employment Letter Stating:

 Date Started and Nature of Employment

Salary

Whether Permanent or Full time

Letter from the Bank Stating:

Date account opened

Average Balance

Present Balance

 Photocopies of Pay Stubs for 5 Months

FOLDER 10 – Supporting Evidences (for Affidavit of Support but I will only submit upon request)

 Bank Statements- for 6 months

 More Pay Stubs

 Author- Agent Contract (Since my Fiance is Employed and an Author at the same time)

FOLDER 11 – Copy of I-129F

 Explanation of Meeting for J and T

 Petitioner’s G-325a

 Fiancee’s G-325a

And VISA PICTURE (2x2) – 4 Copies

NEED ANYTHING ELSE???

Eric and Marichu, It looks like you have every document needed for a speedy interview and approval. Best wishes!

[JelloShotGirl 0]

gud luck Garya and Erichu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[JelloShotGirl 0]

gud luck Garya and Erichu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

also glen n rose gud luck!

[robhankins 0]

My babys visa is now with delbros. She had talked to an agency that hold her a flight without a visa. I end up buying a ticket on this end because one site jumped up by $1k today.

What I want to share is how much one travel agent went out of her way. I regret not ending up using her due to my impatience. She (darlene) at the travel agency had good follow up, good pricing, and even did a preliminary confirm of one airline since another was no longer available while she could follow up on the first to try to get a better deal. She wanted to make sure we got the requested date for similar pricing. Unfortunately, the price jump I saw on one when looking myself on one site put me in the emergency mode and I bought one a ticket on orbitz I found that was somewhat reasonable. Overall I spent more than I needed and feel bad for the agency that I know was truly helpful......

The short point to this story is, if anyone would like a good travel agent in manila, the information is below. The lady's name is Darlene and I have no doubt that the service will be great. They also have an YM that can help with the communication.

ACTS TRAVEL & TOURS, INC.

Rm. 229 Tia Maria Sarao Bldg., C.V. Starr Ave., Philamlife Village

Las Piñas City, Philippines

Tel. No. (632) 875-1977 Telefax (632) 872-4621

This is also my travel agent, and has been for sixteen years. They are simply the best. I am not one who quibbles about $5 difference in rate, but I always want a good deal, good service and someone I can trust to be responsible and knowledgeable. They are the best.

[LuzyC 0]

We are in Manila now getting ready for interview Tuesday!!!

Goodluck to you two..I include you both to my prayers..See you at our

get together party!