Manila Embassy Interview

[JoelAndAnalyn 0]

By the way if anyone needs a cheap way to send money to the Phils, I have a Wells Fargo International Remittance account. Cost $5 for each deposit you make, then she can withdrawl money at an atm there.

I have a Netbank account and my wife has the ATM. No fees. I just deposit the money in her account and she gets it almost immediately. I have my own account and can transfer the money online.

Joel

[Dean iWait 0]

By the way if anyone needs a cheap way to send money to the Phils, I have a Wells Fargo International Remittance account. Cost $5 for each deposit you make, then she can withdrawl money at an atm there.

I have a Netbank account and my wife has the ATM. No fees. I just deposit the money in her account and she gets it almost immediately. I have my own account and can transfer the money online.

Joel

Nice I'll have to check that out.

[JoelAndAnalyn 0]

By the way if anyone needs a cheap way to send money to the Phils, I have a Wells Fargo International Remittance account. Cost $5 for each deposit you make, then she can withdrawl money at an atm there.

I have a Netbank account and my wife has the ATM. No fees. I just deposit the money in her account and she gets it almost immediately. I have my own account and can transfer the money online.

Joel

Nice I'll have to check that out.

I even have it setup to transfer a certain amount of money to her account automatically each paycheck :-) She likes that one... hehe

Joel

[jeeleebee 0]

From what bank's atm does she get the money in the Phils?

This could be a good thing to know in case i need to send money to my family back home

thanks!

By the way if anyone needs a cheap way to send money to the Phils, I have a Wells Fargo International Remittance account. Cost $5 for each deposit you make, then she can withdrawl money at an atm there.

I have a Netbank account and my wife has the ATM. No fees. I just deposit the money in her account and she gets it almost immediately. I have my own account and can transfer the money online.

Joel

Nice I'll have to check that out.

I even have it setup to transfer a certain amount of money to her account automatically each paycheck :-) She likes that one... hehe

Joel

[JoelAndAnalyn 0]

From what bank's atm does she get the money in the Phils?

This could be a good thing to know in case i need to send money to my family back home

The card has the following symbols: Cirrus, NYCE, Star

I see from her past withdrawls she used BancNet

So just look for those symbols on the ATM machine. I never had a problem finding an ATM to use with my Netbank card.

Joel

[jeeleebee 0]

Great, thanks again for the tip!

Another question tho, im not sure i understand correctly how you guys set this up

you both have an account with netbank, you do fund transfers from your account to hers, she gets the money thru atm

is that right?

meaning i'd have to send my mom some netbank forms to fill out hrmm...

From what bank's atm does she get the money in the Phils?

This could be a good thing to know in case i need to send money to my family back home

The card has the following symbols: Cirrus, NYCE, Star

I see from her past withdrawls she used BancNet

So just look for those symbols on the ATM machine. I never had a problem finding an ATM to use with my Netbank card.

Joel

[JoelAndAnalyn 0]

Since the Netbank topic is not related to this thread, I have created a topic in "off topic discussions". Please go here to read further. Also here to get more information straight from the horses mouth. :-)

Joel & Analyn

[brittaniquec_Chic 0]

Hi peeps,

I'm preparing the documents that I will need for the interview and notice that I dont have yet my fiance income tax return. Although I have with me his employment certificate (stating his salary and position), I-134 (signed by an administering officer) and bank statement. Do you think its enough? or my fiance still need to send his income tax return? If yes, can he just scan it and send it via email?

What's the diff between DS-156 and DS-156K? Bec based from the packet4 instructions there should be DS-156K enclosed in the packet but seems like its not included.

One last thing, How many days should I allot for my medical examination? 2 days?

Response will be very much appreciated.

Thanks a lot.

[jeeleebee 0]

yup 2 days for the medical exam, Mon-Fri only

as for the other things, im sure somebody else more knowledgeable will come along to clear those up for you

goodluck!

Hi peeps,

I'm preparing the documents that I will need for the interview and notice that I dont have yet my fiance income tax return. Although I have with me his employment certificate (stating his salary and position), I-134 (signed by an administering officer) and bank statement. Do you think its enough? or my fiance still need to send his income tax return? If yes, can he just scan it and send it via email?

What's the diff between DS-156 and DS-156K? Bec based from the packet4 instructions there should be DS-156K enclosed in the packet but seems like its not included.

One last thing, How many days should I allot for my medical examination? 2 days?

Response will be very much appreciated.

Thanks a lot.

[JoelAndAnalyn 0]

Hi peeps,

I'm preparing the documents that I will need for the interview and notice that I dont have yet my fiance income tax return. Although I have with me his employment certificate (stating his salary and position), I-134 (signed by an administering officer) and bank statement. Do you think its enough? or my fiance still need to send his income tax return? If yes, can he just scan it and send it via email?

Thanks a lot.

If the instructions ask for it, then you need it.

Joel

[JoelAndAnalyn 0]

Hi peeps,

I'm preparing the documents that I will need for the interview and notice that I dont have yet my fiance income tax return. Although I have with me his employment certificate (stating his salary and position), I-134 (signed by an administering officer) and bank statement. Do you think its enough? or my fiance still need to send his income tax return? If yes, can he just scan it and send it via email?

Thanks a lot.

Here is a more helpful answer, sorry. Pinned in this forum at the top is good information: I-134 help, forms examples

Joel

Edited July 23, 2006 by JoelAndAnalyn

[Audrey&Romy 0]

Hi peeps,

I'm preparing the documents that I will need for the interview and notice that I dont have yet my fiance income tax return. Although I have with me his employment certificate (stating his salary and position), I-134 (signed by an administering officer) and bank statement. Do you think its enough? or my fiance still need to send his income tax return? If yes, can he just scan it and send it via email?

What's the diff between DS-156 and DS-156K? Bec based from the packet4 instructions there should be DS-156K enclosed in the packet but seems like its not included.

One last thing, How many days should I allot for my medical examination? 2 days?

Response will be very much appreciated.

Thanks a lot.

Yes you will have to bring a copy of your fiance's latest year's W2 and income tax return for the interview. The US Embassy website says fax copies are fine. The more proof of your fiance's financial standing like bank statements and employment certificate the better.

The 156K should be included in your packet. You just need one copy for the interview, 2 copies of DS156 and 2 copies of DS-157. If you did not receive it in your packet, you can download it for the internet, and fill out the form from there. DS 156K is the fiance visa application form while the DS-156 is the nonimmigrant visa applicaiton form.

And yes, the medical exam takes two days. The first day for the tests and physical; the second day for immunization and results.

Hope this helps.

Audrey

[brittaniquec_Chic 0]

Yes you will have to bring a copy of your fiance's latest year's W2 and income tax return for the interview. The US Embassy website says fax copies are fine. The more proof of your fiance's financial standing like bank statements and employment certificate the better.

The 156K should be included in your packet. You just need one copy for the interview, 2 copies of DS156 and 2 copies of DS-157. If you did not receive it in your packet, you can download it for the internet, and fill out the form from there. DS 156K is the fiance visa application form while the DS-156 is the nonimmigrant visa applicaiton form.

And yes, the medical exam takes two days. The first day for the tests and physical; the second day for immunization and results.

Hope this helps.

Audrey

Thanks for the response peeps.

I'm done with my first medical exam today. I went there at 8 AM and was able to finish the 1st day process at exactly 11:20...

Not bad .

I'll just go back tom for the results and the immunizations.

About the financial support my fiance already sent me one. He just forgot to attach it but it's part of what he submitted in the USCIS.

P.S.

Did you notice that the X-RAY staffs of St. Lukes are not friendly? They are arrogant and vague in giving directions. When I was there, one of the patients(he's around 70+) get hauled over the coals by one of the staff because he forgot to sign instead of explaining it calmly... Man, they're talking to 70+ guy and I don't think he deserve that kind of treatment... we're all paying there and part of their salary comes from us. Grr....

Can't wait to fill up the comments and suggestions tom.

I'll make sure that I can get the name of that girl and some of her co-workers on the third floor.

[R&W 5]

By the way if anyone needs a cheap way to send money to the Phils, I have a Wells Fargo International Remittance account. Cost $5 for each deposit you make, then she can withdrawl money at an atm there.

My husband sent me a Bank of America and Washington Mutal debit cards before. They are good in ATM machines that has a PLUS sign. As far as I remember, they charge 11 pesos per withrawal.

Nice day.

Edited July 25, 2006 by R&W

[rebelheart 0]

By the way if anyone needs a cheap way to send money to the Phils, I have a Wells Fargo International Remittance account. Cost $5 for each deposit you make, then she can withdrawl money at an atm there.

My husband sent me a Bank of America and Washington Mutal debit cards before. They are good in ATM machines that has a PLUS sign. As far as I remember, they charge 11 pesos per withrawal.

Nice day.

Hi Wendy!

Have a nice trip going thru your biometrics tomorrow, safe driving.

missyah!

rebelheart