Visa Approved!

[navyswife 0]

We got approved today!! My husband and I would like to thank everyone who helped us along the way.

We got to the embassy around 7AM, we got our number around 8:45am. (Interview schedule was 8:30am).

I was pre-screened first. Questions asked were: (1) Name of Petitioner; (2) Work; (3) Where we met; (4) His first visit; (5) Date of Marriage; (6) His Previous Marriage - what happened to it; (7) His kids - age & if they were living with dad or not; (8)asked for our pics, emails, chat logs, remittances - I took out all 16 pounds worth of it. She was shocked. She took only a few of them. (9) Commented about our marriage being done during our first meeting. I was asked to sign the Part 2 of DS230. And they took my Marriage Index (CEMAR); Marriage Certificate; and Birth Certificate.* Then I was asked to sit down.

A few minutes later, I was called for finger scanning.

After that, I sat for like 2 minutes and our number was up for final interview.

Consul was nice, noticed his name was Thomas V. and he was young, husband came in and I said "oh, he's my husband." Then hubby took out 16 pounds worth of proof of bonafide relationship and placed it on the desk. He was asked to wait outside and was told that it was going to be brief interview.

I swore to tell the truth, the questions he asked were (1) Date of Marriage; (2) His work; (3) If I have been outside the country and for how long.

He kept on typing on his computer and not really looking at me that much. He scanned all our documents that was frowarded to them from NVC... I-864, DS230, and the proofs of bonafide relationship. I noticed that on our DS230 Form... right in front there was a big stamp from NVC that says "VISA APPROVED". He also got out his stamp and put a seal on it. He told me, your visa is approved! I said thank you. I asked if we could pick up the visa, he said they only do that for emergencies and they don't see the urgency for me to get it asap. But he asked me to confirm at the releasing counter. He said it will be delived within the week or early next week.

Went to releasing counter, the girl gave me a pink slip. And I asked for pick up, she said "only for emergencies".

Paid for the courier service. Went home.

BY THE WAY, WHAT IS CEMAR??? IS IT MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE?

[chinese_mutt 11]

Congrats! "(9) Commented about our marriage being done during our first meeting."-- Did you mean u married on his first visit?

Yep!! that's what I meant. Sorry I haven't slept well...

Oh ok..Me and my husband married on his first visit also..(after almost 2 yrs of e-dating)..it actually worries me but after reading your post, i felt ok. Thanks very much for sharing..!

bethie

Bethie, don't worry about it too much. Just gather enough proofs... we dated online from Sept 2008-Feb2009. We got married on his first visit after knowing each other for only 5 months. We brought in 16 pounds worth of emails, phone call, chat logs, and those were just parts of what we have. We couldn't print and carry everything... (too heavy). Best to print as much as you can carry... and lay it down on the table and show them all to the prescreener and consul even if they won't look at all of it one by one.

That's just about the advice that I can give you... I know you will still worry until the day you get that approval. Haha... I know I did despite many people's assurance. But trust me, go in there prepared. Bring all your documents... and get that Pink Slip!

Edited August 10, 2009 by tngirl21809

[chinese_mutt 11]

We got approved today!! My husband and I would like to thank everyone who helped us along the way.

We got to the embassy around 7AM, we got our number around 8:45am. (Interview schedule was 8:30am).

I was pre-screened first. Questions asked were: (1) Name of Petitioner; (2) Work; (3) Where we met; (4) His first visit; (5) Date of Marriage; (6) His Previous Marriage - what happened to it; (7) His kids - age & if they were living with dad or not; (8)asked for our pics, emails, chat logs, remittances - I took out all 16 pounds worth of it. She was shocked. She took only a few of them. (9) Commented about our marriage being done during our first meeting. I was asked to sign the Part 2 of DS230. And they took my Marriage Index (CEMAR); Marriage Certificate; and Birth Certificate.* Then I was asked to sit down.

A few minutes later, I was called for finger scanning.

After that, I sat for like 2 minutes and our number was up for final interview.

Consul was nice, noticed his name was Thomas V. and he was young, husband came in and I said "oh, he's my husband." Then hubby took out 16 pounds worth of proof of bonafide relationship and placed it on the desk. He was asked to wait outside and was told that it was going to be brief interview.

I swore to tell the truth, the questions he asked were (1) Date of Marriage; (2) His work; (3) If I have been outside the country and for how long.

He kept on typing on his computer and not really looking at me that much. He scanned all our documents that was frowarded to them from NVC... I-864, DS230, and the proofs of bonafide relationship. I noticed that on our DS230 Form... right in front there was a big stamp from NVC that says "VISA APPROVED". He also got out his stamp and put a seal on it. He told me, your visa is approved! I said thank you. I asked if we could pick up the visa, he said they only do that for emergencies and they don't see the urgency for me to get it asap. But he asked me to confirm at the releasing counter. He said it will be delived within the week or early next week.

Went to releasing counter, the girl gave me a pink slip. And I asked for pick up, she said "only for emergencies".

Paid for the courier service. Went home.

BY THE WAY, WHAT IS CEMAR??? IS IT MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE?

No it is also known as Marriage Index. This is different from the Marriage Certificate.

It will show your name, your parents name and will say that you are married to xxx person.

Cost around Php215, I think. From NSO.

You can go here for more details of my visa journey (CLICK ME!)

[uniquecouple 0]

We got approved today!! My husband and I would like to thank everyone who helped us along the way.

We got to the embassy around 7AM, we got our number around 8:45am. (Interview schedule was 8:30am).

I was pre-screened first. Questions asked were: (1) Name of Petitioner; (2) Work; (3) Where we met; (4) His first visit; (5) Date of Marriage; (6) His Previous Marriage - what happened to it; (7) His kids - age & if they were living with dad or not; (8)asked for our pics, emails, chat logs, remittances - I took out all 16 pounds worth of it. She was shocked. She took only a few of them. (9) Commented about our marriage being done during our first meeting. I was asked to sign the Part 2 of DS230. And they took my Marriage Index (CEMAR); Marriage Certificate; and Birth Certificate.* Then I was asked to sit down.

A few minutes later, I was called for finger scanning.

After that, I sat for like 2 minutes and our number was up for final interview.

Consul was nice, noticed his name was Thomas V. and he was young, husband came in and I said "oh, he's my husband." Then hubby took out 16 pounds worth of proof of bonafide relationship and placed it on the desk. He was asked to wait outside and was told that it was going to be brief interview.

I swore to tell the truth, the questions he asked were (1) Date of Marriage; (2) His work; (3) If I have been outside the country and for how long.

He kept on typing on his computer and not really looking at me that much. He scanned all our documents that was frowarded to them from NVC... I-864, DS230, and the proofs of bonafide relationship. I noticed that on our DS230 Form... right in front there was a big stamp from NVC that says "VISA APPROVED". He also got out his stamp and put a seal on it. He told me, your visa is approved! I said thank you. I asked if we could pick up the visa, he said they only do that for emergencies and they don't see the urgency for me to get it asap. But he asked me to confirm at the releasing counter. He said it will be delived within the week or early next week.

Went to releasing counter, the girl gave me a pink slip. And I asked for pick up, she said "only for emergencies".

Paid for the courier service. Went home.

thanks a lot for sharing your "pink slip" experience...it will help us who are next line...we want that famous slip too!

congratulations and bon voyage!

[bowgirl 8]

Congrats! "(9) Commented about our marriage being done during our first meeting."-- Did you mean u married on his first visit?

Yep!! that's what I meant. Sorry I haven't slept well...

Oh ok..Me and my husband married on his first visit also..(after almost 2 yrs of e-dating)..it actually worries me but after reading your post, i felt ok. Thanks very much for sharing..!

bethie

Bethie, don't worry about it too much. Just gather enough proofs... we dated online from Sept 2008-Feb2009. We got married on his first visit after knowing each other for only 5 months. We brought in 16 pounds worth of emails, phone call, chat logs, and those were just parts of what we have. We couldn't print and carry everything... (too heavy). Best to print as much as you can carry... and lay it down on the table and show them all to the prescreener and consul even if they won't look at all of it one by one.

That's just about the advice that I can give you... I know you will still worry until the day you get that approval. Haha... I know I did despite many people's assurance. But trust me, go in there prepared. Bring all your documents... and get that Pink Slip!

Yes, thank you. We have enough proof (from September 2007 till date)...thanks for the advice though,, really appreciate it...when are you flying?

[Rainschild 0]

Congratulations!!!

[sdw 10]

We got approved today!! My husband and I would like to thank everyone who helped us along the way.

We got to the embassy around 7AM, we got our number around 8:45am. (Interview schedule was 8:30am).

I was pre-screened first. Questions asked were: (1) Name of Petitioner; (2) Work; (3) Where we met; (4) His first visit; (5) Date of Marriage; (6) His Previous Marriage - what happened to it; (7) His kids - age & if they were living with dad or not; (8)asked for our pics, emails, chat logs, remittances - I took out all 16 pounds worth of it. She was shocked. She took only a few of them. (9) Commented about our marriage being done during our first meeting. I was asked to sign the Part 2 of DS230. And they took my Marriage Index (CEMAR); Marriage Certificate; and Birth Certificate.* Then I was asked to sit down.

A few minutes later, I was called for finger scanning.

After that, I sat for like 2 minutes and our number was up for final interview.

Consul was nice, noticed his name was Thomas V. and he was young, husband came in and I said "oh, he's my husband." Then hubby took out 16 pounds worth of proof of bonafide relationship and placed it on the desk. He was asked to wait outside and was told that it was going to be brief interview.

I swore to tell the truth, the questions he asked were (1) Date of Marriage; (2) His work; (3) If I have been outside the country and for how long.

He kept on typing on his computer and not really looking at me that much. He scanned all our documents that was frowarded to them from NVC... I-864, DS230, and the proofs of bonafide relationship. I noticed that on our DS230 Form... right in front there was a big stamp from NVC that says "VISA APPROVED". He also got out his stamp and put a seal on it. He told me, your visa is approved! I said thank you. I asked if we could pick up the visa, he said they only do that for emergencies and they don't see the urgency for me to get it asap. But he asked me to confirm at the releasing counter. He said it will be delived within the week or early next week.

Went to releasing counter, the girl gave me a pink slip. And I asked for pick up, she said "only for emergencies".

Paid for the courier service. Went home.

Congrats

[Chris Me lil D 17]

We got approved today!! My husband and I would like to thank everyone who helped us along the way.

We got to the embassy around 7AM, we got our number around 8:45am. (Interview schedule was 8:30am).

I was pre-screened first. Questions asked were: (1) Name of Petitioner; (2) Work; (3) Where we met; (4) His first visit; (5) Date of Marriage; (6) His Previous Marriage - what happened to it; (7) His kids - age & if they were living with dad or not; (8)asked for our pics, emails, chat logs, remittances - I took out all 16 pounds worth of it. She was shocked. She took only a few of them. (9) Commented about our marriage being done during our first meeting. I was asked to sign the Part 2 of DS230. And they took my Marriage Index (CEMAR); Marriage Certificate; and Birth Certificate.* Then I was asked to sit down.

A few minutes later, I was called for finger scanning.

After that, I sat for like 2 minutes and our number was up for final interview.

Consul was nice, noticed his name was Thomas V. and he was young, husband came in and I said "oh, he's my husband." Then hubby took out 16 pounds worth of proof of bonafide relationship and placed it on the desk. He was asked to wait outside and was told that it was going to be brief interview.

I swore to tell the truth, the questions he asked were (1) Date of Marriage; (2) His work; (3) If I have been outside the country and for how long.

He kept on typing on his computer and not really looking at me that much. He scanned all our documents that was frowarded to them from NVC... I-864, DS230, and the proofs of bonafide relationship. I noticed that on our DS230 Form... right in front there was a big stamp from NVC that says "VISA APPROVED". He also got out his stamp and put a seal on it. He told me, your visa is approved! I said thank you. I asked if we could pick up the visa, he said they only do that for emergencies and they don't see the urgency for me to get it asap. But he asked me to confirm at the releasing counter. He said it will be delived within the week or early next week.

Went to releasing counter, the girl gave me a pink slip. And I asked for pick up, she said "only for emergencies".

Paid for the courier service. Went home.

[Twisted K 2]

Congratulations

[Beth/ Paris Heart 2]

Congratulations

Im a day late, but Congrats are hugh for you Hon!!!!!!!!!!!!! COme home Girlie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[No-Where-Man 147]

the same here ..im a day late

but congratulations , so so happy all my family are going through

go go go

[gundas 1]

congrats on your approval!!!!!

[Westindy 0]

Happy for you!!! God Bless You!!

[Y's_habibitk 2]

Thats awesome! Im happy for you guys.

Enjoy your new life together

Lisa

[Aniomaman 0]

Congrats