Important Announcement for Manila k1 beneficiaries

[Messybrownhair 251]

AHHH WE HAVE THE SAME SCHEDULE!!! ANY CHANCE YOU WANT TO GO FOR MEDICAL THURS/FRI INSTEAD SO WE CAN GO TOGETHER? I cant go yet I still have my period, so Thurs/Fri it is! We are also dec 20 645am!!!

[idaho_and_surigao 3]

AHHH WE HAVE THE SAME SCHEDULE!!! ANY CHANCE YOU WANT TO GO FOR MEDICAL THURS/FRI INSTEAD SO WE CAN GO TOGETHER? I cant go yet I still have my period, so Thurs/Fri it is! We are also dec 20 645am!!!

I dont know you can ask my Fiancee' her name is Floricel she goes by Bhebe. you can chat with her at bhebegirl_182000@yahoo.com You can check with her. She lives in Cavite.

[Messybrownhair 251]

do you have her cellphone number? if yes, and if you don't mind, can i have it by message? it would be nice to go with someone, but i would understand if she wants to go ahead or go alone

[idaho_and_surigao 3]

do you have her cellphone number? if yes, and if you don't mind, can i have it by message? it would be nice to go with someone, but i would understand if she wants to go ahead or go alone

sent it to you in a message.

[Tahoma 2,292]

Today's scorecard:

> sunandmoon.......VJer Emeritus.......Interviewed on December 13, 2006...Visa in hand on December 20, 2006.

> Chazzie.......Dex passed his interview...Visa approved!

> BB & MJ.......Passed the medical...Interview on December 10. Lambing in Manila tomorrow.

> jean&chard.......Passed the medical...Interview on December 9 at 7:00 AM.

> mcdsnight.......Passed the medical...Interview on December 9...Might reschedule the interview for December 13 (or so).

> idaho_and_surigao.......Medical on December 6-7...Interview on December 20 at 6:45 AM...Idaho arrives in the Philippines on December 13.

> wbuchko.......Will pay the visa fee on December 9 or 10...Wants to schedule an interview for January 18.

> don_the_dragon.......Interview on December 10 or December 16 or December 10 or...

> bhebe.......Will schedule an interview in mid-December when the medical is completed.

> messybrownhair.......Medical on December 9-10...Interview on December 20 at 6:45 AM...Timmy arrives in Manila on December 16.

> Chinook.......Interviewed on February 23, 2009...received the blue slip...Visa in hand on March 4, 2009.

Lurkers always welcome!

[BB & MJ 3]

Hey...Are you two returning to the States together?

PS...We are expecting fluent Ilocano from you when you get back!

I'm not sure if she will be accompanying me back to the states. We will talk about it, once we're approved

About the fluent Ilocano, only in the Philippines....

Thanks again. T minus 11 hours till departure!

Edited December 6, 2010 by BB & MJ

[Tahoma 2,292]

I'm not sure if she will be accompanying me back to the states. We will talk about it, once we're approved

About the fluent Ilocano, only in the Philippines....

Thanks again. T minus 11 hours till departure!

I can hardly wait to put a by your name on the scorecard when your visa is approved!!!

Have a great trip!!!

[Walter & Meg 0]

Well despite all the horror stories, I was able to secure an Interview appointment. I am grateful that the new system went smoothly, because contacting the Call Center does take hours of waiting on the phone. I placed a call to the call center when I started, and was answered about 2 hours later. The e-mail and live chat that USEM offers is not working yet, but it is a good idea for the future.

Meg paid her MRV Fee on Monday Dec 6 at 9 AM Philippine time, (6 PM Sunday night where I am), she immediately PDFed me the receipt, and I went online on the Immigrant site 9 hours later, (at 3 AM my time). I think the later you call, the less congestion there is on the USEM system. When I looked at Dec, there were only about 5 days available, there was an arrow in the upper right hand corner to go to the month of Jan 2011. I clicked on the arrow, and noticed that Jan 18 was the first available day in January. For all the trouble everyone is having, there are sure a lot of days gone. If you want anything in Dec. I would advise you to do it very soon.

So we were able to get the date of our choice, but still it was pretty stressful. Next, I will get out all the papers that Meg will need for her interview, which stands at 201 pages right now, I think I am a little heavy in the Evidence of Support area. I would really like to blank out the first seven digits of my social security number on my income tax forms and my W2’s but it makes the documents look altered and unprofessional. The same thing with my Credit Card Statements. I am thinking of leaving out the Credit card Statements all together.

I bought a 7 pocket envelope and arranged all the papers in there with a list on the front for easy retrieval. I expect to get all that out by Wednesday my time, 3.25 lbs, $128.15 FEDEX Priority. They told me at FEDEX that it will take 5 business days to get there. Thanks to all the advice of the Group.

[Beth & Chard 8]

Well despite all the horror stories, I was able to secure an Interview appointment. I am grateful that the new system went smoothly, because contacting the Call Center does take hours of waiting on the phone. I placed a call to the call center when I started, and was answered about 2 hours later. The e-mail and live chat that USEM offers is not working yet, but it is a good idea for the future.

Meg paid her MRV Fee on Monday Dec 6 at 9 AM Philippine time, (6 PM Sunday night where I am), she immediately PDFed me the receipt, and I went online on the Immigrant site 9 hours later, (at 3 AM my time). I think the later you call, the less congestion there is on the USEM system. When I looked at Dec, there were only about 5 days available, there was an arrow in the upper right hand corner to go to the month of Jan 2011. I clicked on the arrow, and noticed that Jan 18 was the first available day in January. For all the trouble everyone is having, there are sure a lot of days gone. If you want anything in Dec. I would advise you to do it very soon.

So we were able to get the date of our choice, but still it was pretty stressful. Next, I will get out all the papers that Meg will need for her interview, which stands at 201 pages right now, I think I am a little heavy in the Evidence of Support area. I would really like to blank out the first seven digits of my social security number on my income tax forms and my W2's but it makes the documents look altered and unprofessional. The same thing with my Credit Card Statements. I am thinking of leaving out the Credit card Statements all together.

I bought a 7 pocket envelope and arranged all the papers in there with a list on the front for easy retrieval. I expect to get all that out by Wednesday my time, 3.25 lbs, $128.15 FEDEX Priority. They told me at FEDEX that it will take 5 business days to get there. Thanks to all the advice of the Group.

The Case Type Number is the MNL number correct? when typing it in, what is the format? MNLXXXXXXXXXX or XXXXXXXXXX, with no MNL prefix

Also the appointment is made under her Passport number and DOB, correct? not mine?

Edited December 6, 2010 by Richard535

[idaho_and_surigao 3]

The Case Type Number is the MNL number correct? when typing it in, what is the format? MNLXXXXXXXXXX or XXXXXXXXXX, with no MNL prefix

Also the appointment is made under her Passport number and DOB, correct? not mine?

you need the MNL prefix, and its her passport and DOB. Good luck

Well despite all the horror stories, I was able to secure an Interview appointment. I am grateful that the new system went smoothly, because contacting the Call Center does take hours of waiting on the phone. I placed a call to the call center when I started, and was answered about 2 hours later. The e-mail and live chat that USEM offers is not working yet, but it is a good idea for the future.

Meg paid her MRV Fee on Monday Dec 6 at 9 AM Philippine time, (6 PM Sunday night where I am), she immediately PDFed me the receipt, and I went online on the Immigrant site 9 hours later, (at 3 AM my time). I think the later you call, the less congestion there is on the USEM system. When I looked at Dec, there were only about 5 days available, there was an arrow in the upper right hand corner to go to the month of Jan 2011. I clicked on the arrow, and noticed that Jan 18 was the first available day in January. For all the trouble everyone is having, there are sure a lot of days gone. If you want anything in Dec. I would advise you to do it very soon.

So we were able to get the date of our choice, but still it was pretty stressful. Next, I will get out all the papers that Meg will need for her interview, which stands at 201 pages right now, I think I am a little heavy in the Evidence of Support area. I would really like to blank out the first seven digits of my social security number on my income tax forms and my W2’s but it makes the documents look altered and unprofessional. The same thing with my Credit Card Statements. I am thinking of leaving out the Credit card Statements all together.

I bought a 7 pocket envelope and arranged all the papers in there with a list on the front for easy retrieval. I expect to get all that out by Wednesday my time, 3.25 lbs, $128.15 FEDEX Priority. They told me at FEDEX that it will take 5 business days to get there. Thanks to all the advice of the Group.

Great news. Why would you include your CC statements?

[Walter & Meg 0]

Idaho,

Are CC statements not really needed ?

I have almost no savings because of a divorce that I had to deal with earlier in the year.

That scares me a little.

But my salary and investments are in extremely good shape.

Still you think I should leave the CC Statements out ?

Thanks

[idaho_and_surigao 3]

Idaho,

Are CC statements not really needed ?

I have almost no savings because of a divorce that I had to deal with earlier in the year.

That scares me a little.

But my salary and investments are in extremely good shape.

Still you think I should leave the CC Statements out ?

Thanks

I too, went through a financially devastating divorce. As far as I know, no. They dont really care about your credit, or how much you have in the bank. As long as you can show that you are above the guidelines (25% above the poverty line depending on family size) and have a job that is stable, that is all they look at. I plan to bring my last 3 pay statements, three years of w'2,s three years of tax returns, and a letter from my employer stating my position and salary. I believe this is enough. They dont look at credit scores, (which is good, because mine is dismal (the divorce). Is all they are trying to determine is that you have the income to support her once she arrives. As far as I know bank balances are only important if you are self employed, have a short employment history, or are marginal on the income. I too have a good salary, just minimal in the bank, and bad credit. I think in our case, the last three pay statements and letter from the employer will be the most critical documents.

[Tahoma 2,292]

Today's scorecard:

> sunandmoon.......VJerz Emeriti.......Interviewed on December 13, 2006...Visa in hand on December 20, 2006.

> Chazzie.......Dex passed the medical...Passed the interview on December 1...Visa approved!

> BB & MJ.......Passed the medical...Interview on December 10...Lambing Landing in Manila tomorrow!

> jean&chard.......Passed the medical...Interview on December 9 at 7:00 AM.

> mcdsnight.......Passed the medical...Interview on December 9...Might reschedule the interview for December 13 (or so).

> idaho_and_surigao.......Medical on December 6-7...Interview on December 20 at 6:45 AM...Idaho arrives in the Philippines on December 13.

> wbuchko.......Medical on ???...Interview on January 18.

> don_the_dragon.......Medical on ???...Interview on December 10 or December 16 or December 10 or...

> bhebe.......Will schedule an interview in mid-December when the medical is completed.

> messybrownhair.......Medical on December 9-10...Interview on December 20 at 6:45 AM...Timmy arrives in Manila on December 16.

> Chinook.......Interviewed on February 23, 2009...received the blue slip...Visa in hand on March 4, 2009.

Lurkers always welcome!

[idaho_and_surigao 3]

Guys, quick question. Floricel completed the first day of her Medical, they did not keep her passport? When do they collect the passport? on the 2nd day? when they give the results?

thanks

[mcdsnight 5]

Guys, quick question. Floricel completed the first day of her Medical, they did not keep her passport? When do they collect the passport? on the 2nd day? when they give the results?

thanks

yep 2nd day.... last step...