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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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I will have my interview on September 22. Iam planning to pay for the visa application on Tuesday since tomorrow (Monday) is holiday here. My friend told me that the BDO will give you DS-157 form when you pay for the visa. Our attorney already prepared all the DS forms and my fiance already sent me the copies. I have here the completed (2 copies) DS-157 and DS-156 (2 copies) /K forms. Can I just bring the completed form to BDO for payment verification and which form should I bring? How much is the current visa application fee?

Met online (YM): 2003-07-31

First time we met in person (NAIA): 2007-08-23

2nd visit here in Phil: 2007-11-16

3rd visit here in Phil: 2007-12-28

4th visit here in Phil: 2008-11-09

Got engaged (El Nido, Palawan): 2008-11-16

5th visit here in Phil: 2008-12-29

Last time we saw each other: 2009-01-04

I-129F Sent: 2009-03-07

I-129F NOA1: 2009-03-12

I-129F NOA2 : 2009-06-29

NVC received : 2009-07-06

Stuck at NVC for 29 days

Left NVC: 2009-08-05

Embassy received: 2009-08-10

Medical Exam : 2009-08-25/27 PASSED

6th visit here in Phil: 2009-09-19

Interview : 2009-09-22 PASSED

CFO Seminar : 2009-10-02

Flight : 2009-10-23

Married : 2009-11-06

Applied for AOS, EAD and travel permit: 2009-12-09

Biometric schedule: 2010-01-21

Posted

Hi Matt & Jovy.

The visa fee is US$ 131 per person. :-) On the Embassy website, they said you may bring either the DS-156 or the DS-157 with you for the bank to do payment verification.

I will have my interview on September 22. Iam planning to pay for the visa application on Tuesday since tomorrow (Monday) is holiday here. My friend told me that the BDO will give you DS-157 form when you pay for the visa. Our attorney already prepared all the DS forms and my fiance already sent me the copies. I have here the completed (2 copies) DS-157 and DS-156 (2 copies) /K forms. Can I just bring the completed form to BDO for payment verification and which form should I bring? How much is the current visa application fee?

Be smart, have a plan, and hang on to the people you love. - Chris Gardner

 

N-400 Timeline

02-23-2018: Sent N-400 Application online

02-23-2018: Date on NOA, retrieved from online account

02-23-2018: Date on Biometrics Appointment Letter (Biometrics Appointment at Jacksonville ASC on March 13, 10:00 a.m.)

03-08-2018: Biometrics complete

04-05-2018: Case status updated - Interview Scheduled on May 10, 2018, 10:15 a.m. :D

05-10-2018: Citizenship Interview - Passed English and Civics Tests, Recommended for Approval! :D 

06-19-2018: Received email and text notification: Naturalization Ceremony Scheduled; waited for letter to be uploaded on online account - it has been set on Wednesday, July 25, 3:00 p.m.

07-25-2018: I am now a U.S. Citizen!

 

K3-K4 Journey.txt

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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Hello! Thanks for the fast reply. Anyway, the attorney prepared 2 copies of DS-157. Do I need to bring the 2 copies for payment verification?

Hi Matt & Jovy.

The visa fee is US$ 131 per person. :-) On the Embassy website, they said you may bring either the DS-156 or the DS-157 with you for the bank to do payment verification.

I will have my interview on September 22. Iam planning to pay for the visa application on Tuesday since tomorrow (Monday) is holiday here. My friend told me that the BDO will give you DS-157 form when you pay for the visa. Our attorney already prepared all the DS forms and my fiance already sent me the copies. I have here the completed (2 copies) DS-157 and DS-156 (2 copies) /K forms. Can I just bring the completed form to BDO for payment verification and which form should I bring? How much is the current visa application fee?

Met online (YM): 2003-07-31

First time we met in person (NAIA): 2007-08-23

2nd visit here in Phil: 2007-11-16

3rd visit here in Phil: 2007-12-28

4th visit here in Phil: 2008-11-09

Got engaged (El Nido, Palawan): 2008-11-16

5th visit here in Phil: 2008-12-29

Last time we saw each other: 2009-01-04

I-129F Sent: 2009-03-07

I-129F NOA1: 2009-03-12

I-129F NOA2 : 2009-06-29

NVC received : 2009-07-06

Stuck at NVC for 29 days

Left NVC: 2009-08-05

Embassy received: 2009-08-10

Medical Exam : 2009-08-25/27 PASSED

6th visit here in Phil: 2009-09-19

Interview : 2009-09-22 PASSED

CFO Seminar : 2009-10-02

Flight : 2009-10-23

Married : 2009-11-06

Applied for AOS, EAD and travel permit: 2009-12-09

Biometric schedule: 2010-01-21

Posted

You could bring both but I think the bank would only need one for the payment verification.

Hello! Thanks for the fast reply. Anyway, the attorney prepared 2 copies of DS-157. Do I need to bring the 2 copies for payment verification?

Hi Matt & Jovy.

The visa fee is US$ 131 per person. :-) On the Embassy website, they said you may bring either the DS-156 or the DS-157 with you for the bank to do payment verification.

I will have my interview on September 22. Iam planning to pay for the visa application on Tuesday since tomorrow (Monday) is holiday here. My friend told me that the BDO will give you DS-157 form when you pay for the visa. Our attorney already prepared all the DS forms and my fiance already sent me the copies. I have here the completed (2 copies) DS-157 and DS-156 (2 copies) /K forms. Can I just bring the completed form to BDO for payment verification and which form should I bring? How much is the current visa application fee?

Be smart, have a plan, and hang on to the people you love. - Chris Gardner

 

N-400 Timeline

02-23-2018: Sent N-400 Application online

02-23-2018: Date on NOA, retrieved from online account

02-23-2018: Date on Biometrics Appointment Letter (Biometrics Appointment at Jacksonville ASC on March 13, 10:00 a.m.)

03-08-2018: Biometrics complete

04-05-2018: Case status updated - Interview Scheduled on May 10, 2018, 10:15 a.m. :D

05-10-2018: Citizenship Interview - Passed English and Civics Tests, Recommended for Approval! :D 

06-19-2018: Received email and text notification: Naturalization Ceremony Scheduled; waited for letter to be uploaded on online account - it has been set on Wednesday, July 25, 3:00 p.m.

07-25-2018: I am now a U.S. Citizen!

 

K3-K4 Journey.txt

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
Timeline
Posted

Thanks again! :thumbs:

You could bring both but I think the bank would only need one for the payment verification.

Hello! Thanks for the fast reply. Anyway, the attorney prepared 2 copies of DS-157. Do I need to bring the 2 copies for payment verification?

Hi Matt & Jovy.

The visa fee is US$ 131 per person. :-) On the Embassy website, they said you may bring either the DS-156 or the DS-157 with you for the bank to do payment verification.

I will have my interview on September 22. Iam planning to pay for the visa application on Tuesday since tomorrow (Monday) is holiday here. My friend told me that the BDO will give you DS-157 form when you pay for the visa. Our attorney already prepared all the DS forms and my fiance already sent me the copies. I have here the completed (2 copies) DS-157 and DS-156 (2 copies) /K forms. Can I just bring the completed form to BDO for payment verification and which form should I bring? How much is the current visa application fee?

Met online (YM): 2003-07-31

First time we met in person (NAIA): 2007-08-23

2nd visit here in Phil: 2007-11-16

3rd visit here in Phil: 2007-12-28

4th visit here in Phil: 2008-11-09

Got engaged (El Nido, Palawan): 2008-11-16

5th visit here in Phil: 2008-12-29

Last time we saw each other: 2009-01-04

I-129F Sent: 2009-03-07

I-129F NOA1: 2009-03-12

I-129F NOA2 : 2009-06-29

NVC received : 2009-07-06

Stuck at NVC for 29 days

Left NVC: 2009-08-05

Embassy received: 2009-08-10

Medical Exam : 2009-08-25/27 PASSED

6th visit here in Phil: 2009-09-19

Interview : 2009-09-22 PASSED

CFO Seminar : 2009-10-02

Flight : 2009-10-23

Married : 2009-11-06

Applied for AOS, EAD and travel permit: 2009-12-09

Biometric schedule: 2010-01-21

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
Timeline
Posted

Thanks for the confirmation and for wishing me luck :thumbs:

:thumbs: agree with marriedtomg..bank will only need one for the payment verification.

Goodluck on the interview :)

Met online (YM): 2003-07-31

First time we met in person (NAIA): 2007-08-23

2nd visit here in Phil: 2007-11-16

3rd visit here in Phil: 2007-12-28

4th visit here in Phil: 2008-11-09

Got engaged (El Nido, Palawan): 2008-11-16

5th visit here in Phil: 2008-12-29

Last time we saw each other: 2009-01-04

I-129F Sent: 2009-03-07

I-129F NOA1: 2009-03-12

I-129F NOA2 : 2009-06-29

NVC received : 2009-07-06

Stuck at NVC for 29 days

Left NVC: 2009-08-05

Embassy received: 2009-08-10

Medical Exam : 2009-08-25/27 PASSED

6th visit here in Phil: 2009-09-19

Interview : 2009-09-22 PASSED

CFO Seminar : 2009-10-02

Flight : 2009-10-23

Married : 2009-11-06

Applied for AOS, EAD and travel permit: 2009-12-09

Biometric schedule: 2010-01-21

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
Timeline
Posted

I paid my visa application fee thingy just few days ago.. Anyway, the rate during that day (the 25th of August) was Php 6,419.00.. I think they're basing it on the dollar exchange rate. I didnt have any DS-157, so the bank provided me with one with a stamp on the back along with the receipt.. The bank lady said, there's no problem with bringing our own filled-out DS-157 form, that means they wont be providing us with one anymore (of course..hehe)... since you'll be bringing your own, they'll just ask for it and stamp it on the back...well at least, that's what the bank lady told me.. :)

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
Timeline
Posted

Thanks for giving the exact fee but will bring PhP 6,600 just to make sure. Yes, I think I will just bring the completed DS-157 form :thumbs:

I paid my visa application fee thingy just few days ago.. Anyway, the rate during that day (the 25th of August) was Php 6,419.00.. I think they're basing it on the dollar exchange rate. I didnt have any DS-157, so the bank provided me with one with a stamp on the back along with the receipt.. The bank lady said, there's no problem with bringing our own filled-out DS-157 form, that means they wont be providing us with one anymore (of course..hehe)... since you'll be bringing your own, they'll just ask for it and stamp it on the back...well at least, that's what the bank lady told me.. :)

Met online (YM): 2003-07-31

First time we met in person (NAIA): 2007-08-23

2nd visit here in Phil: 2007-11-16

3rd visit here in Phil: 2007-12-28

4th visit here in Phil: 2008-11-09

Got engaged (El Nido, Palawan): 2008-11-16

5th visit here in Phil: 2008-12-29

Last time we saw each other: 2009-01-04

I-129F Sent: 2009-03-07

I-129F NOA1: 2009-03-12

I-129F NOA2 : 2009-06-29

NVC received : 2009-07-06

Stuck at NVC for 29 days

Left NVC: 2009-08-05

Embassy received: 2009-08-10

Medical Exam : 2009-08-25/27 PASSED

6th visit here in Phil: 2009-09-19

Interview : 2009-09-22 PASSED

CFO Seminar : 2009-10-02

Flight : 2009-10-23

Married : 2009-11-06

Applied for AOS, EAD and travel permit: 2009-12-09

Biometric schedule: 2010-01-21

 
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