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HappyDancer Proficient

HappyDancer   7

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Spent the whole day at SMEF and CFO today. Overall it was a great experience. I have met many lovely ladies out there. We even had lunch together at Abuhan beside Robinson's Place.

TIPS and ADVICE: You would opt to bring the requirements you presented to the US Embassy as the SMEF staff may ask for it for their own records. These will be kept in confidence and will be for your own good. It's a shame that when I was going thru the seminar I did notice some women there who are clueless about their partners and what klind of life they are entering. It was also evident for some that they are getting engaged or married for the sake of the money. This made me a lil sick. :(

The SMEF in Cebu have been getting very good feedback and they were all approachable and accommodating. Way to go!

Requirements:

SMEF

K1:

> Passport and visa photocopy

> 2 valid IDs and photocopy

> Photocopy of Birth certificate for me and my daughter

> fee of PHP250.00

***My daughter is 7 so she was not required to join the seminar.

Documents requested:

> Biographic info of fiance

> Letter of employment of fiance

> Letter of intent to marry from fiance

> Photocopy of divorce decree of fiance

> Photocopy divorce certificate of fiance

> Photocopy of fiance's birth certificate

> Pictures together

CFO

K1:

> Blue certificate from SMEF

> Photocopy of passport and visa

> Passport and visa

> fee of PHP400.00

K2:

> one photo passport size or 2x2

> Photocopy of passport and visa

> Passport and visa

> Fee of PHP400.00

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HappyDancer is a proud wife to a country boy in KY.

I-130 for Parents (Mom and Dad)

3.15.2014: Mailed I-130 Packet for Mom and Dad

3.21.2014: Received email notification with case # for both petitions; case forwarded to NBC for processing

3.21.2014: Check cashed

3.22.2014: Hard copy NOA1 received

4.08.2014: Both I-130 approved (notification received via email) - It only took three weeks!!!

4.11.2014: Received NOA2 approval notice in the mail.

5.01.2014: Called NVC to ask for status of paperwork. Advised they received both application on 4.28. Advised to call in 30 business days for an update.

6.02.2014: Email notification received from NVC that shows parents' NVC case number and instructions to pay AOS Fee and fill out DS 261.

6.03.2014: Paid AOS fee ($88 for both petitions)

N400:
4.26.2013: Mailed N400 Packet

5.21.2013: Biometrics

7.18.2013: Testing and Interview

9.25.2013: Oath Ceremony

Medical at St. Lukes:
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/183224-experience-medical-at-st-lukes-extension-clinic/

K1 with K2 Visa Interview:
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/184246-usem-interview-on-march-10-at-7am-approved/page__p__2728465#entry2728465

CFO:Review, tips and advise:
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/186123-cforeview-tips-and-advise/

SJ1819 Enthusiast

SJ1819   2

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Spent the whole day at SMEF and CFO today. Overall it was a great experience. I have met many lovely ladies out there. We even had lunch together at Abuhan beside Robinson's Place.

TIPS and ADVICE: You would opt to bring the requirements you presented to the US Embassy as the SMEF staff may ask for it for their own records. These will be kept in confidence and will be for your own good. It's a shame that when I was going thru the seminar I did notice some women there who are clueless about their partners and what klind of life they are entering. It was also evident for some that they are getting engaged or married for the sake of the money. This made me a lil sick. :(

The SMEF in Cebu have been getting very good feedback and they were all approachable and accommodating. Way to go!

Requirements:

SMEF

K1:

> Passport and visa photocopy

> 2 valid IDs and photocopy

> Photocopy of Birth certificate for me and my daughter

> fee of PHP250.00

***My daughter is 7 so she was not required to join the seminar.

Documents requested:

> Biographic info of fiance

> Letter of employment of fiance

> Letter of intent to marry from fiance

> Photocopy of divorce decree of fiance

> Photocopy divorce certificate of fiance

> Photocopy of fiance's birth certificate

> Pictures together

CFO

K1:

> Blue certificate from SMEF

> Photocopy of passport and visa

> Passport and visa

> fee of PHP400.00

K2:

> one photo passport size or 2x2

> Photocopy of passport and visa

> Passport and visa

> Fee of PHP400.00

made me sick as well. UGH! so hate GOLD-DIGGERS! they should be always reminded that money don't grow in trees. Lol.

anyway, thanks for sharing this. i might go have the seminar on Monday. depends on my mood. lmao

Soy la casa de mi amado y mi amado es mío.

belovedbyme Community Regular

belovedbyme   0

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Hmmm..seems like you are also going through a CO interview.hahaha I dont understand why they have to do it wherein fact thier authority is to stamp our visa hhaha..Oh man, I don't get it.

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Adjustment of Status ( I-485) and Advance Parole

Jan.6,2010- Mailed to South Dearborn Chicago via Fedex overnight delivery

Jan.7,2010- AOS packet received signed by Chyba

Jan.10,2010- Notice receipt from USCIS

Jan.13,2010- check has been cashed

Jan.14,2010- NOA1 received (hard copy)

Jan.23,2010- Biometrics Appt.received in the mail dated Jan.14,2010

Feb. 1, 2010- Biometrics appointment at 8a.m.

Feb.9,2010 - touched

March 2,2010- AP approved

March 9,2010- Hard copy received

March 12, 2010- I-485 receipt notice for interview

March 18,2010- received letter for initial interview

April 19, 2010- 8 :15 A.M INTERVIEW DATE ( APPROVED 5min.Interview)

APRIL 20, 2010- USCIS website updated card production ordered

url=http://www.weddingcountdown.com]

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We met online became good friends , fell in love and got married..

HappyDancer Proficient

HappyDancer   7

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When you do get thru the seminar it will make sense. As I have said, there were so many ignorant women there who went for this seminar... they were clueless and I hate to say it but they don't look legit.

Just kind of a wake up call for gold-diggers and a good source of info for possible victims of domestic violence.

Also, the attendees of this seminar are not just US-bound. It's a way for the government to protect us. It's all for our sake.

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HappyDancer is a proud wife to a country boy in KY.

I-130 for Parents (Mom and Dad)

3.15.2014: Mailed I-130 Packet for Mom and Dad

3.21.2014: Received email notification with case # for both petitions; case forwarded to NBC for processing

3.21.2014: Check cashed

3.22.2014: Hard copy NOA1 received

4.08.2014: Both I-130 approved (notification received via email) - It only took three weeks!!!

4.11.2014: Received NOA2 approval notice in the mail.

5.01.2014: Called NVC to ask for status of paperwork. Advised they received both application on 4.28. Advised to call in 30 business days for an update.

6.02.2014: Email notification received from NVC that shows parents' NVC case number and instructions to pay AOS Fee and fill out DS 261.

6.03.2014: Paid AOS fee ($88 for both petitions)

N400:
4.26.2013: Mailed N400 Packet

5.21.2013: Biometrics

7.18.2013: Testing and Interview

9.25.2013: Oath Ceremony

Medical at St. Lukes:
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/183224-experience-medical-at-st-lukes-extension-clinic/

K1 with K2 Visa Interview:
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/184246-usem-interview-on-march-10-at-7am-approved/page__p__2728465#entry2728465

CFO:Review, tips and advise:
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/186123-cforeview-tips-and-advise/

SJ1819 Enthusiast

SJ1819   2

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When you do get thru the seminar it will make sense. As I have said, there were so many ignorant women there who went for this seminar... they were clueless and I hate to say it but they don't look legit.

Just kind of a wake up call for gold-diggers and a good source of info for possible victims of domestic violence.

Also, the attendees of this seminar are not just US-bound. It's a way for the government to protect us. It's all for our sake.

OH! OH! OH! the alarm is on... WAKE UP MOTHER EFFING GOLD DIGGERS!!! it's time for you stew-pee-d bee-otches to spend your "husbands" riches today. UGH! i know a few of PI women like that (oooh don't make me mention names&places) hahahaha!! OOOPS! :unsure::whistle:

Soy la casa de mi amado y mi amado es mío.

belovedbyme Community Regular

belovedbyme   0

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Yeah I know it's for our sake. Im just fooling around. I been there done that. hahaha

------------------------

Adjustment of Status ( I-485) and Advance Parole

Jan.6,2010- Mailed to South Dearborn Chicago via Fedex overnight delivery

Jan.7,2010- AOS packet received signed by Chyba

Jan.10,2010- Notice receipt from USCIS

Jan.13,2010- check has been cashed

Jan.14,2010- NOA1 received (hard copy)

Jan.23,2010- Biometrics Appt.received in the mail dated Jan.14,2010

Feb. 1, 2010- Biometrics appointment at 8a.m.

Feb.9,2010 - touched

March 2,2010- AP approved

March 9,2010- Hard copy received

March 12, 2010- I-485 receipt notice for interview

March 18,2010- received letter for initial interview

April 19, 2010- 8 :15 A.M INTERVIEW DATE ( APPROVED 5min.Interview)

APRIL 20, 2010- USCIS website updated card production ordered

url=http://www.weddingcountdown.com]

79bur3yi21.png

[/url]

----------------------------

We met online became good friends , fell in love and got married..

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johnnybgood265 Explorer

johnnybgood265   3

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Spent the whole day at SMEF and CFO today. Overall it was a great experience. I have met many lovely ladies out there. We even had lunch together at Abuhan beside Robinson's Place.

TIPS and ADVICE: You would opt to bring the requirements you presented to the US Embassy as the SMEF staff may ask for it for their own records. These will be kept in confidence and will be for your own good. It's a shame that when I was going thru the seminar I did notice some women there who are clueless about their partners and what klind of life they are entering. It was also evident for some that they are getting engaged or married for the sake of the money. This made me a lil sick. :(

The SMEF in Cebu have been getting very good feedback and they were all approachable and accommodating. Way to go!

Requirements:

SMEF

K1:

> Passport and visa photocopy

> 2 valid IDs and photocopy

> Photocopy of Birth certificate for me and my daughter

> fee of PHP250.00

***My daughter is 7 so she was not required to join the seminar.

Documents requested:

> Biographic info of fiance

> Letter of employment of fiance

> Letter of intent to marry from fiance

> Photocopy of divorce decree of fiance

> Photocopy divorce certificate of fiance

> Photocopy of fiance's birth certificate

> Pictures together

CFO

K1:

> Blue certificate from SMEF

> Photocopy of passport and visa

> Passport and visa

> fee of PHP400.00

K2:

> one photo passport size or 2x2

> Photocopy of passport and visa

> Passport and visa

> Fee of PHP400.00

made me sick as well. UGH! so hate GOLD-DIGGERS! they should be always reminded that money don't grow in trees. Lol.

anyway, thanks for sharing this. i might go have the seminar on Monday. depends on my mood. lmao

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deomaya Explorer

deomaya   0

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Spent the whole day at SMEF and CFO today. Overall it was a great experience. I have met many lovely ladies out there. We even had lunch together at Abuhan beside Robinson's Place.

TIPS and ADVICE: You would opt to bring the requirements you presented to the US Embassy as the SMEF staff may ask for it for their own records. These will be kept in confidence and will be for your own good. It's a shame that when I was going thru the seminar I did notice some women there who are clueless about their partners and what klind of life they are entering. It was also evident for some that they are getting engaged or married for the sake of the money. This made me a lil sick. :(

The SMEF in Cebu have been getting very good feedback and they were all approachable and accommodating. Way to go!

Requirements:

SMEF

K1:

> Passport and visa photocopy

> 2 valid IDs and photocopy

> Photocopy of Birth certificate for me and my daughter

> fee of PHP250.00

***My daughter is 7 so she was not required to join the seminar.

Documents requested:

> Biographic info of fiance

> Letter of employment of fiance

> Letter of intent to marry from fiance

> Photocopy of divorce decree of fiance

> Photocopy divorce certificate of fiance

> Photocopy of fiance's birth certificate

> Pictures together

CFO

K1:

> Blue certificate from SMEF

> Photocopy of passport and visa

> Passport and visa

> fee of PHP400.00

K2:

> one photo passport size or 2x2

> Photocopy of passport and visa

> Passport and visa

> Fee of PHP400.00

that visa is the yellow envelope, ryt? which is not suppose to be opened.. so that's the one i'm going to bring?

sojen Enthusiast

sojen   0

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Spent the whole day at SMEF and CFO today. Overall it was a great experience. I have met many lovely ladies out there. We even had lunch together at Abuhan beside Robinson's Place.

TIPS and ADVICE: You would opt to bring the requirements you presented to the US Embassy as the SMEF staff may ask for it for their own records. These will be kept in confidence and will be for your own good. It's a shame that when I was going thru the seminar I did notice some women there who are clueless about their partners and what klind of life they are entering. It was also evident for some that they are getting engaged or married for the sake of the money. This made me a lil sick. :(

The SMEF in Cebu have been getting very good feedback and they were all approachable and accommodating. Way to go!

Requirements:

SMEF

K1:

> Passport and visa photocopy

> 2 valid IDs and photocopy

> Photocopy of Birth certificate for me and my daughter

> fee of PHP250.00

***My daughter is 7 so she was not required to join the seminar.

Documents requested:

> Biographic info of fiance

> Letter of employment of fiance

> Letter of intent to marry from fiance

> Photocopy of divorce decree of fiance

> Photocopy divorce certificate of fiance

> Photocopy of fiance's birth certificate

> Pictures together

CFO

K1:

> Blue certificate from SMEF

> Photocopy of passport and visa

> Passport and visa

> fee of PHP400.00

K2:

> one photo passport size or 2x2

> Photocopy of passport and visa

> Passport and visa

> Fee of PHP400.00

that visa is the yellow envelope, ryt? which is not suppose to be opened.. so that's the one i'm going to bring?

nup, the yellow envelope is the packet which you are going to give to the DHS officers at POE, your visa is in your passport.

Edited by sojen
mari joe Enthusiast

mari joe   1

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can you tell me what is SMEF?

Vermont Service Center Consulate: manila, philippinesI-129F Sent : 2009-03-23 I-129F NOA1: 2009-03-25 I-129F NOA2 : 2009-09-02

NVC Received : 2009-09-04 NVC Left : 2009-10-07 Consulate Received : 2009-10-15

interview date: 2009-11-05 APPROVED!! Thank you Jesus!!

AOS

I-485 sent 2010-08-02, NOA 2010-12-02

I-765 sent 2010-08-02, NOA 2010-12-02

I-131 sent 2010-08-02, NOA 2010-12-02

Transfered to CSC 2010-26-02 Biometrics 2010-03-03

http://www.philippineconsulate-sf.org/dual...nship_faq.htm#1

RVIANE♛ Proficient

RVIANE♛   5

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can you tell me what is SMEF?

SMEF stands for

St. Mary Euphrasia Foundation - Center for Overseas Workers (SMEF-COW)

Good Shepherd Convent

1043 Aurora Boulevard

Quezon City

Tel. (632) 913-6439

Fax (632) 913-6438

E-mail: smef_cow@yahoo.com.ph

ofws@pldtdsl.net

migrants@pldtdsl.net

03.14.2011 -------I-751 sent overnight

03.15.2011 -------package says "Delivered"

03.30.2011 -------ASC Appointment Notice Received

04.22.2011 -------Biometrics Appointment

08.29.2011--------APPROVED! GC RECEIVED!

I'm the wife of an American Soldier;

I'm the hope that lives within him after storm clouded days.

The freedom from war that gives wings to his heart,

May they reach across the miles and bind our hearts together

against all that we must face in this world. ❤

 
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