A Miracle!

[lovelyjoy 13]

We faced a crossroad this week. I found out a few days ago that my fiance sent our I-134, tax papers, certificate of employment etc via POST OFFICE (of all couriers!) 2 weeks prior to my interview date. I've told him before to NEVER send important or urgent documents via post office. He has always used UPS whenever he mails me something. As expected the package never arrived on time. I'm still waiting as of this moment.

My interview was scheduled today, July 1 at 6:45am. I wasn't comfortable going to the interview without such important documents, but I thought all our efforts/date will be wasted if I re-scheduled our interview. I had so many what if's in my mind... Still a HUGE risk to take if I come without the papers.

So last night my man and I prayed so hard and tried to do some last minute paper work. I asked him to scan whatever documents he still has copies of (I-134, 1 pay stub, investments certificate and certificate of employment.) And I also asked him to write USEM a letter explaining what happened. I also printed an e-mail from my future mother-in-law asking for apologies (She's the one that bought the stamps from the post office, she feels responsible for the delay. But I wasn't able to tell her how unreliable our post office is. I love her still.) and wishing me well with the interview.

I arrived at the Embassy at 6am today... minus our delayed/missing papers. Heck, I was nervous!

The first interviewer, a Filipino was strict. After getting the forms and other requirements, he asked me the basic questions about our relationship. Then he asked for the I-134 and supporting documents. I told him I only have a scanned copy (he said, it's ok) and I explained to him what happened. I told him about my fiance's letter and our commitment to send the tax papers and the rest of the supporting documents once they arrive.

He said, you better because we have to check if your fiance does pay taxes. It doesn't have to be original he added, scanned copies will do. The Filipino interviewer told me to wait for my number to be flashed and to proceed to the next steps. Btw, I was so worried during my 1st interview that when the interviewer asked me... MARRIED? I answered what is that? Lol! I thought he was asking for another form/document. So he asked me again in Filipino, kasal ka na ba? I answered no Sir. Never married.

After finger-scanning, I was called in for another interview this time with a super nice American consul wearing a light blue barong-Tagalog. He made me swore to tell the truth during the interview. He also asked basic questions (How did you meet? How many times have you seen each other? How long have you been dating? How many times have you been to the US? What does your fiance do for a living? He asked for our pictures together.)

Then he saw my fiance's letter (explaining the setback we had with the post office) and I assured him again, we will send them once they arrive or once my fiance finishes gathering new copies (in case our package never shows up.)

He said, "I think you have sufficient evidence of his income. There's no need for the tax papers." I wanted to confirm that I heard him right so I asked him, "Are you sure Sir?" He said, "Yes Ma'am."

Then he said the magic words... You are APPROVED!!!

And explained to me about the K1 visa being a single-entry, so I won't be able to travel outside of the US until I adjust my status etc. He also added that they will cancel my US tourist visa even if it's effective for 10 years. He said go to the last window and follow the visa-delivery instructions.

What a great day and a great God we have! Thank you for the advice, support and prayers my dear VJ friends. Sorry for the long post, but I hope someone will either learn something from our experience or have some hope if something like this happens to you. God bless to all who are/will still go through the K1 process.

[RenCor 2]

Thanks for the post.. this is really amazing..and congratulations on the visa approval..God bless

[Mhayonaise 14]

wow great! congrats! :thumbs:

[lovelyjoy 13]

Thanks Rencor and Mhayonnaise!

[marklovetina 52]

:dance:

[fritzie26 0]

WOW!!!! God is indeed good...all the time =) congratssssssssssss!!!!

[KASH2011 382]

Congrats and may the rest of the journey be a smooth fantastic ride

[Don and Venus 2]

Way To Be!

[KCJ 2]

wow...congratss..so amazing,,learned a lot from this post...

[EthanJM 0]

Congratulations!

[tallcoolone 102]

The first interviewer, a Filipino was strict. After getting the forms and other requirements, he asked me the basic questions about our relationship. Then he asked for the I-134 and supporting documents. I told him I only have a scanned copy (he said, it's ok) and I explained to him what happened. I told him about my fiance's letter and our commitment to send the tax papers and the rest of the supporting documents once they arrive.

He said, you better because we have to check if your fiance does pay taxes. It doesn't have to be original he added, scanned copies will do.

Good to know

That just proves what I thought that all that information can be easily forged if you can give scanned copies. I guess the USCIS never checks your taxes to see if you ever filed your taxes..........

Thanks

[jameugiekaxavilon 25]

Congratulations!!

[Impatient Cupcake 10]

great news! congratz

[Kish.2328 9]

Sis, I am so happy to hear about this. I keep thinking about you kanina, kung natuloy ka or hindi. I really admire your determination, even way back from your tourist visa experience. Glory to be God! :thumbs:

[iamanne 0]

Thanks for posting this. inspiring, Lumalakas loob ko. less than two weeks two go for my interview day!