my interview

[djcess 0]

Hi everyone, just got back from manila.. My interview was last August 9... and i'm APPROVED!!!! woohooo!!! thanks for all the help from you guys, I remember when i was still starting this whole k1 process and i thought it was almost impossible, but hey, I got my K-APPROVED card now and I can be with my fiance soon... and that's all that really matters. Until i have the visa with me, I will finally have control of my life again and not at someone else's (USCIS, etc.) hands. I WILL SOON BE FREE!!

[julianb 0]

CONGRATS!!!

[caagirl 0]

Congratulations

[djcess 0]

thanks

[LiszyandKenny 5]

YAY I have been waiting for your post

Congratulations and be happy

[GeorgiaOnMyMInd 0]

congratulations!!!

[RosaMystica7 0]

Congrats! What did they ask you?

[Mew 0]

Yay!

[djcess 0]

Congrats! What did they ask you?

WHAT IS YOUR NAME? blah blah blah

WHEN AND HOW DID YOU MEET? Dec 2002 and met through a common friend (he let me explain the whole story)

HOW OLD ARE YOU? 21 (consul's *shocked*)

.. AND HOW OLD IS YOUR FIANCE? ehem.. 22 (DOUBLE SHOCKED)

AND HOW LONG HAVE YOU KNOWN EACH OTHER? almost 4 years!

"ohhhh......." -----> that's a good sign rIght there!

He asked bout his job title and what company he worked for.. he said it sounds like a good job. "A plus "

WHY DID YOUR FIANCE WENT BACK TO THE STATES IF HE LIVED ALL HIS LIFE IN THE PHILS?

my answer: "because he's from there?" *TOINK*

Mannnn, i felt like jessica simpson right there! How embarrassing His face was like this " " with a raised eyebrow hihi But then i told him that he needs to find a job and be stable to start building our future..

AM I WORKING AND HAVE I WORKED?

Oh, and in the DS-156/ 157 (i dont remember) form it asked how long i intend to stay in the U.S., i said "FOREVER" hihi.. so he said "oh so you intend to be in love forever?!" what the?! so i told him that's it's possible

YES IT'S POSSIBLE AS LONG AS THERE'S RESPECT AND GOOD COMMUNICATION IT'S POSSIBLE.. that's his final words.

then i got the K-APPROVED CARD! woohoo!!!

[RosaMystica7 0]

That's awesome! Especially the age part.

Edited August 11, 2006 by aselano

[Raqiwin 2]

Congrats! What did they ask you?

WHAT IS YOUR NAME? blah blah blah

WHEN AND HOW DID YOU MEET? Dec 2002 and met through a common friend (he let me explain the whole story)

HOW OLD ARE YOU? 21 (consul's *shocked*)

.. AND HOW OLD IS YOUR FIANCE? ehem.. 22 (DOUBLE SHOCKED)

AND HOW LONG HAVE YOU KNOWN EACH OTHER? almost 4 years!

"ohhhh......." -----> that's a good sign rIght there!

He asked bout his job title and what company he worked for.. he said it sounds like a good job. "A plus "

WHY DID YOUR FIANCE WENT BACK TO THE STATES IF HE LIVED ALL HIS LIFE IN THE PHILS?

my answer: "because he's from there?" *TOINK*

Mannnn, i felt like jessica simpson right there! How embarrassing His face was like this " " with a raised eyebrow hihi But then i told him that he needs to find a job and be stable to start building our future..

AM I WORKING AND HAVE I WORKED?

Oh, and in the DS-156/ 157 (i dont remember) form it asked how long i intend to stay in the U.S., i said "FOREVER" hihi.. so he said "oh so you intend to be in love forever?!" what the?! so i told him that's it's possible

YES IT'S POSSIBLE AS LONG AS THERE'S RESPECT AND GOOD COMMUNICATION IT'S POSSIBLE.. that's his final words.

then i got the K-APPROVED CARD! woohoo!!!

That is just awesome you two!! Congratz!!!! The worst is over, now all you have to do is enjoy your new life together! Again congratz!!! I sent you a PM as well. maingat kayo!!!

[djcess 0]

That is just awesome you two!! Congratz!!!! The worst is over, now all you have to do is enjoy your new life together! Again congratz!!! I sent you a PM as well. maingat kayo!!!

thanks ragiwin!! How come i didn't receive it?

[Robin28 2]

Great news ! congrats to you both

[Raqiwin 2]

That is just awesome you two!! Congratz!!!! The worst is over, now all you have to do is enjoy your new life together! Again congratz!!! I sent you a PM as well. maingat kayo!!!

thanks ragiwin!! How come i didn't receive it?

umm I just sent it but let me know if you don't have it yet

[djcess 0]

That is just awesome you two!! Congratz!!!! The worst is over, now all you have to do is enjoy your new life together! Again congratz!!! I sent you a PM as well. maingat kayo!!!

thanks ragiwin!! How come i didn't receive it?

umm I just sent it but let me know if you don't have it yet

Normally, the interview is 5 months from NOA2. (that part is the hardest for me cause 5 months is sooo long ) The medical exam is a week before the date of your interview. But on my personal experience, we took it 3 weeks before the interview date and why? because just in case there is a problem then there would still be a time to fix things. It's hard to reschedule for an interview in the phils it takes about 1-3 months the least.

I went with some asawa friends. For the medical, it's best to stay at the SORIENTE hotel, it's very near the st. lukes clinic and also very cheap and practical Around P1,345 per night. What we did is we all chipped in. Additional person is only P100.

During the medical, we went there around 5 am. What to expect? chest x-ray, bp, physical exam (naked), blood test, urine test, vaccinations (on the 2nd day), the fee is $95.. she should pay in pesos depending on the current exchange rate. I paid around P5,035 that time.

On the interview, i stayed at the BAyview Park hotel.. it costs around P3,370 i guess.. but believe me it's not practical and not even worth it because i am not contented with their service and amenities. My friends they stayed at Miramar hotel.. next to Bayview park hotel, which is only half the price. It's best if she stays there.. besides the waiting area where she will line up is just across Miramar hotel. So far the questions asked were the common ones.. it's really all bout you and how well she knows you and how long you have been together etc. The documents they will ask from her is her Appointment letter, I.D, 2 copies of her DS-156, 2 copies of DS-157 and DS-156k (best if you submit electronically filed copy with bar code), visa receipt which she will pay beforehand at BPI bank, birth certificate from NSO, NBI clearance original, pictures togther, affidavit of support (I-134, W2, recent ITR, Employer's letter and Bank letter). that's all i could remember though... I hope it's useful. goodnight!