VISA APPROVED! Will share my Interview Experience at USEM :)

[ckel11310 10]

Congratulations!

[steffbry 5]

Aww, congratulations! Mine too, didn't take long. My fiance' was with me though. Around 9 something, we already left the Embassy. I was the 2nd person who got interviewed. Anyway, I'm leaving next week bound to MD. Bless you!

Congrats! Wow yours was fast. I was Interviewed at around 9:45.. it took less than 3 minutes on the Final Consul. Anyway, Good luck on the rest of your journey!

congratulations...i can only hope ours goes as smooth....

Of course it will as long as your papers are all complete and you're both 101% ready.. you'll surely get what you deserve! Good luck!

Congratulations! Have a safe flight coming the United States of America

Thank you! Yes, Will be leaving on the 27th! Ticket booked!

My fiance is also a Filipino. He naturalized that's why he became US citizen..

anyway congrats for the both of you!

my fiance and I are still still for our noa2.. hope to get it soon and see life together ^^

Thank you! That's good to know.. mine was coz he was born in US and we met here in Phils. coz he studied here and we were in the same college Good luck to you guys! everything moves fast after the NOA2 esp. if your in the Philippines.. once you have your MNL case no. you can go ahead and schedule for your interview at the USEM GOOD LUCK!!!

[steffbry 5]

Congratulations!! so inspiring !! we're still gathering for our documents...

Thank u and Good luck guys! always double check everything before sending your documents so not to cause any delays God bless u!

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Question: Do Immigrants w/ kids gets to fall in line first along w/ the senior citizens?

Thanks..

Thank you! Yes they prioritize Senior Citizens and Families w/kids but still be there early though.. Good luck!

Thank you guys!! cant wait to be w/my fiance! will be flying to US on the 27th! He already booked my flight Good luck to you all especially to those who have upcoming interviews! Just be honest and be yourself.

[John and Ann 10]

Congratulations!! Good job and thanks for writing a good description of the process at the Embassy!

[Ben and Che 0]

hello Congrats to you Dear..im happy for you,happy trip,and be safe there,, i already have my MNL # but im still waiting for my confirmation latter...but then im going to manila now,,,i hope God will guide me in everything....God bless

[Daryll and Janine 4]

Congrats & thanks for the info!! My fiance looked over it all and organized her forms a little better based on what you've wrote

[OIF0607 0]

CONGRADULATIONS............

I was wondering since you talked to several of the other applicants while waiting, if you knew if the CR1 applicants are going through the same interview process that you know of? Thanks.

Edited June 3, 2012 by OIF0607

[steffbry 5]

Congratulations!! Good job and thanks for writing a good description of the process at the Embassy!

thank you so much

hello Congrats to you Dear..im happy for you,happy trip,and be safe there,, i already have my MNL # but im still waiting for my confirmation latter...but then im going to manila now,,,i hope God will guide me in everything....God bless

thank you! have a safe flight to Manila.. God bless u too!

Congrats & thanks for the info!! My fiance looked over it all and organized her forms a little better based on what you've wrote

Thanks and good luck to you! organization cause no delays so i guess u are well prepared! GOD BLESS

CONGRADULATIONS............

I was wondering since you talked to several of the other applicants while waiting, if you knew if the CR1 applicants are going through the same interview process that you know of? Thanks.

Hi, yes.. CR1 and K1/K2 applicants go the same process all immigrants go the same during the process.. God bless!

[Mark and Rochelle 0]

The whole Interview Process went pretty fast. It's just the waiting part that took a bit long. Will share my Experience as well, guys! Visajourney has really been a big help to both of us (me and my Fiance) if it weren't for visajourney I don't know how long this whole process would take us. I know we still have a long way to go... but at least we'll FINALLY be doing the next steps together So in return, I hope this could be of big help to those who have their upcoming Interview especially those at the US Embassy in Manila.

Here goes..

Arrived at the Embassy around 4am. Man! there were a lot of people esp. the sea men... At around 5am, we were all asked to form our line depending on the type of visa we're applying for. So there were 3 lines specifically the ones who are about to be on board on the Ship (Seaman), then another line for the tourist visa and third line were for the immigrants.. (k1, k2, etc.). We were the first ones to form the line and we were proceeded to the tent outside the Embassy. So here are the Steps:

1st: Prepare your DS Forms.

* DS 156 - 2 copies

* DS 156k - 1 copy

* DS 157 - 2 copies

* Appointment Schedule

* Passport

FYI.. they will place the passport in a seal and it must be opened on the first page (BIO page)

2nd: Scanning Area

* Be sure no Liquids (in ANY FORMS), Cellphones, and ROLEX Watch. You can't leave your things on the Security guard, they will ask you to get out of your line and leave your things to somebody (if you have someone with you that's waiting outside)

3rd: Ticket Booth

* You'll be forming a line to get your number assigned to you that you'll be holding on until the last step of your Interview.

4th: Submitting of Forms

* We were asked to proceed to the window 38 and place our Forms (DS 156, DS 156k, DS 157 and appointment letter)

5th: Fingerprint

* Take a seat and wait for your no. on the queuing board. Always look at the board, the no's. appear RANDOMLY.

* Once your number has flashed, you'll be proceeding to the specific window (mine was 41) and they'll ask you for your name and birth date.. then have your fingerprint

6th: Pre-Interview

* After fingerprinting, you'll be asked to take your seat and wait again for your no. to be flashed on the queuing board and the window that is assigned for you to be proceeding will also be in the board after your number.

* It was a Filipino who interviewed me and when I came near He looked kinda strict, and to the fact that he's quite in his late 50's.. A lot of things were coming into my mind to what he'll ask me or things I need to provide.. so when I approached him the first thing he said.. "what are the best hotels in Bacolod to held a Wedding Reception?" so my nervousness was quite gone right after the first question he asked that was basically far from what i expected

* So the things I provided were: My Birth Certificate (NSO), NBI, Cenomar, BPI receipt, Form I-134 w/supporting documents such as ITR and W2.I also gave him his bank statements as an addition.. (and wasn't able to give him as well my Fiance's recent pay stubs..) he actually said everything looks good right then and there. So after that he asked me to take a seat and wait for my FINAL interview.

....BTW, they never asked for my police clearance.. he told the consul on the Final Interview will be the one to ask it. but they never did

anyhow, i was done with the whole thing at around 7am. it was really fast. and for the final interview they will open at around 8:30-9:00 am. So here goes the long wait.....

7th Step: FINAL Interview

* My number flashed around 9:45 am i was nervous as hell. Good thing we were together with other k1 applicants and we had to talk our experiences and stuff about our Fiance's and relationships.. So the waiting did not make us that Impatient

* When it was my turn, I proceeded to the Final Consul's window and she was really pretty (Chinese girl on her late 20's i guess) and she speaks good English. She had me pledge to tell the truth and blah2.. and I raised my right hand and answered YES. she had very few questions and most of the time she just typed on her computer. She asked my Fiance's name, His Work, When we're planning to get married, when do I plan to go to US, how we met and how long we've been together. and after those questions she typed a lot and after like 2minutes... she said "You're VISA is APPROVED, CONGRATULATIONS!" with a smile on her face OMG! the moment I heard her say that, I was on Cloud 9, i really can't believe I FINALLY HEARD THOSE WORDS being said to me from the Consul. It was a DREAM COME TRUE. after that I said "thank you so much" together with a BIG SMILE on my face that never went away.. up to the time that I went back to my seat and my New found Filipino Friends we're happy when they saw my BIG SMILE and told them, I'm approved! )) it took me 2 days to let it sink into my mind that MY VISA WAS APPROVED.. It feels like i'm just dreaming the whole time! HAHA it only took less than 3 minutes all in all in the Final Interview..

moving on....))

8th and Last Step! Final Instructions

* After those "UNBELIEVABLE" VISA APPROVED words... they asked me to take my seat and wait for my number to be called to proceed to the next counter.. after 1-2minutes my number flashed and I went to the Counter and the Filipino guy told me that "You're good to go, we'll just mail you your Visa in your Address" asked if I can pick up, but they didn't give me the option to do so.. so after that, I went out the Embassy with a BIG SMILE on my face.. walking outside looking for my mom, and from afar, she could tell that I was approved because she said that I was smiling the whole time she saw me approaching her.

So that's pretty much about everything. Went out the Embassy 5minutes to 10am.. celebrated and extended my stay in Manila! and went SHOPPING baby! i had to celebrate! and it was my FIANCE's BIRTHDAY the day after! what a great advance Birthday gift to my LOVEEEYY!!

GOOD LUCK to those who have their upcoming interview! be prepared and make sure all your papers are complete! God bless u all and yours will come soon as well! )) PRAY always, GOD is really great!

[Mark and Rochelle 0]

Thanks so much what a great story and happy ending. Take Care

[steffbry 5]

Thanks so much what a great story and happy ending. Take Care

Thanks Mark and Rochelle.. although the happy ending didn't START yet we still have a long way to go! nyhow, take care and good luck on your journey as well!

[Misha♥Jeff 12]

Thanks so much for this information. It will be very helpful when our day at the embassy arrives.

[NikkiWicki 3]

Hi! kinda curious if you were to bring the USC with you, how far can he go? like can he be with you during the whole interview?

[raniel&sonson 3]

Wow! Congratulations and I'm very happy that you shared your Interview Experience to Us. God bless:)