Manila Embassy Interview

[Pinay Wife 47]

I have the IRS Return Transcripts. Looking at the IRS website, a copy of 1040 direct from IRS is about $39 for each tax year. It also takes about 60 days since the day of request. I assume that Manila Embassy meant the IRS Return "Transcripts"? Maybe i'll just submit my own copy of 1040 (non-certified) in addition to the IRS Return Transcripts?

What do you or anyone think?

x x x Although not required, Consuls prefer 3 years of tax returns instead of just the most recent tax year di ba?

I hope Manila Embassy will accept IRS TAX RETURN /ACCOUNT "TRANSCRIPTS" instead of demanding certified copied of 1040s

Francel,

From my own experience and others after me, the embassy actually prefers a copy of your own non-certified 1040 and W2 and not the IRS transcripts. When I had my interview, I presented the 3-year transcripts but the pre-screener only took the latest W2 (non-certified). I suggest that you send your parents your copy of the 1040 and W2 via fax plus the 3-year tax transcripts (even if not really required just to be on the safe side and since it is available anyway).

Don't worry too much, ang wrinkles!!!

[~Chad~ 0]

When packet 4 is sent, do they use the regular mail, dhl, or what?

[LuzyC 0]

Hey sister Luz, when are you flying home to Gary? Don't forget us here ha?

Hi sis..how can I forget my Manila thread family and a sweet lady like you?Looking forward to see and meet everybody when I get there in USA!

My flight is on April 6th and i just can't wait to be with Gary again! Im just waiting till Robin done with his schooling and attend his graduation day on March 29.

Take care sis,send me some pics naman with your sweetie oh..u have my email add di bah?share mo naman happy moments nyo dyan.. I wanna see if you and Sheriff Uling color-alike na..lol!hey black is beautiful!

See yah!

for all those who recently come to the US, I hope your adjustment to life here is going well. Yazi and I had planned on an April 28th wedding date, but my dad fell and broke his hip yesterday. tomorrow he needs to have total hip replacement surgery. we'll have to wait till next week to adjust our wedding plans.

anyways, hope everyone here will have a long and happy together with their SO's.

Hi Roy,

Sorry to hear about your Dad,wish and pray he get well very soon and be there on your wedding day!

Glad to know that Yasi adapt herself quick and easy there.

Goodluck and Congratz on your wedding soon..share some pics pls thanks!

[sunandmoon 450]

When packet 4 is sent, do they use the regular mail, dhl, or what?

Yazi's was delivered by Delbros, but she had to go the the local ofice to pick it up.

congrats on the AOS approval Sheriff

[~Chad~ 0]

When packet 4 is sent, do they use the regular mail, dhl, or what?

Yazi's was delivered by Delbros, but she had to go the the local ofice to pick it up.

congrats on the AOS approval Sheriff

Thanx Roy.

[sunandmoon 450]

for all those who recently come to the US, I hope your adjustment to life here is going well. Yazi and I had planned on an April 28th wedding date, but my dad fell and broke his hip yesterday. tomorrow he needs to have total hip replacement surgery. we'll have to wait till next week to adjust our wedding plans.

anyways, hope everyone here will have a long and happy together with their SO's.

Hi Roy,

Sorry to hear about your Dad,wish and pray he get well very soon and be there on your wedding day!

Glad to know that Yasi adapt herself quick and easy there.

Goodluck and Congratz on your wedding soon..share some pics pls thanks!

Thanks! her only complaint was the colder weather. she's happy it's getting warmer now.

[Pinay Wife 47]

congratulations on your approval so i guess now we can go and have dinner and drinks on brother ULING! yahooie...

we're still stuck on FBI namechecks... one thing i remembered, my boytoy and his brother both have his father's first name. Larry. all in all there are three LARRY's in his family... thus the name hits....TOINK!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats Sheriff and Jhen for a painless AOS process (except for the fire drill of course).

Yna, how imaginative naman ng tatay ni boytoy. Larry Sr., Larry Jr., Larry II. Umm, do you plan to name the future little boytoy "Larry the III"?

Chad+Lira, my packet 4 was delivered by DHL.

Roy, sending you good wishes for the speedy recovery of your Dad!

Edited March 22, 2007 by PatientlyWaiting

[sunandmoon 450]

When packet 4 is sent, do they use the regular mail, dhl, or what?

Yazi's was delivered by Delbros, but she had to go the the local ofice to pick it up.

congrats on the AOS approval Sheriff

Thanx Roy.

opps sorry, I just asked Yazi and it was DHL that delivered the packet.

[sunandmoon 450]

Thanks for the well wishes PW. off to the hospital now to see my dad.

[~pinaybeauty~ 0]

Actually, I think they must have heard me, cuz i just looked and the ds-156k is there now....no worries

Hello there,

How's everything??we got the same scheduled for our appointment..Love to meet you guys..

[iya 0]

It seems DHL does that picking up at their office thing pretty often... I also had to pick mine up at the SM Fairview branch. And there was another girl there, too, picking up another packet 4! What were the chances, no? They said the package was undeliverable because they couldn't find our house.. Our house didn't walk around to hide! Fedex did the finding well enough. Oh well. Hopefully DELBROS will do better. If all things work out.

[orion44 0]

Hi, I have a question: My fiancee works for the city government. Does she need some type of authorization to fly out of the country? I have read of others who were delayed because they didn't have it. Thanks.

[Ken_Maria 0]

All filipinos leaving the PI for overseas work or marrying a foreigner are required to attend the CFO seminar. Do a search in this thread for CFO requirements, it has been discussed many times. Ken

Hi, I have a question: My fiancee works for the city government. Does she need some type of authorization to fly out of the country? I have read of others who were delayed because they didn't have it. Thanks.

[orion44 0]

All filipinos leaving the PI for overseas work or marrying a foreigner are required to attend the CFO seminar. Do a search in this thread for CFO requirements, it has been discussed many times. Ken

Hi, I have a question: My fiancee works for the city government. Does she need some type of authorization to fly out of the country? I have read of others who were delayed because they didn't have it. Thanks.

Thanks, I mean in addittion to the CFO sticker.

[Sheriff Uling 3]

***ATTENTIOON***

CELL PHONES NO LONGER PERMITTED ON EMBASSY GROUNDS

For the safety and security of all applicants and employees, visa applicants are no longer permitted to bring cell phones or other electronic devices into the U.S. Embassy. Effective 01 March 2007, applicants who bring such devices will be denied entry. Please make arrangements to leave your electronic equipment in a safe location off Embassy grounds during your interview appointment. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your cooperation.

I found this on the Manila Embassy website after the first paragraph: (CLICK HERE) and it's also in this section (CLICK HERE)