K1 interview experience jan. 28, 2013

[Stevephoto 230]

Hi Irah!

Not for a while =( We are still between NOA1 and NOA2. She can not open Visajourney on her phone so I try to send her whatever great tidbits I can...she is very nervous about the interview and your information will really help. Salamat! So when is the big flight?

[raf.luv.leah 5]

Thank u raf.luv.leah.. Are you done with your interview?

Yup! I posted a review of my CFO experience, which should be the next step for you, unless you did it early and just have to return with visa in hand.

[Irah 5]

Hi Irah!

Not for a while =( We are still between NOA1 and NOA2. She can not open Visajourney on her phone so I try to send her whatever great tidbits I can...she is very nervous about the interview and your information will really help. Salamat! So when is the big flight?

I see.. When you get your visa, its worth the wait! I waited for our Petition to be approved for 5 months. Just be patient, you will just realize that it was so fast. I feel her of being nervous... Its normal, just be with her and lift her up! It will be really helpful for her. That's what my fiance did during the whole process.. He was very optimistic about this. It's stressful on our part knowing that we are the applicant.. But knowing that our fiance is always on our side, everything will be perfect!

[Irah 5]

Yup! I posted a review of my CFO experience, which should be the next step for you, unless you did it early and just have to return with visa in hand.

I see. Thank u! I already have my sticker. I had my seminar the day before my visa was delivered.. What state will u be goin?

Hi Irah!

Not for a while =( We are still between NOA1 and NOA2. She can not open Visajourney on her phone so I try to send her whatever great tidbits I can...she is very nervous about the interview and your information will really help. Salamat! So when is the big flight?

Probably end of feb or 1st week of march.. Still deciding.. =)

[Stevephoto 230]

Thank you Irah! 5 months would be awesome! We are 3 months into it (11+ months together) so we are hoping for NOA2 approval in March and the interview/visa in May...I am trying to be as supportive as I can and the experiences that you and everyone else are sharing are so very helpful...Salamat from both of us...and yes it will work out and yes it will be wonderful!

[raf.luv.leah 5]

I see. Thank u! I already have my sticker. I had my seminar the day before my visa was delivered.. What state will u be goin?

Massachusetts. I added you as a friend and we can talk there.

[Irah 5]

Thank you Irah! 5 months would be awesome! We are 3 months into it (11+ months together) so we are hoping for NOA2 approval in March and the interview/visa in May...I am trying to be as supportive as I can and the experiences that you and everyone else are sharing are so very helpful...Salamat from both of us...and yes it will work out and yes it will be wonderful!

You're welcome! Good luck to u and Joan.. Everything will be fine.. Go! Go!

[Andy & Rena 2]

Congratulations!!! My fiance will have her seminar on Monday. She just passed her medical on Friday...got results in one day! Interview will be in another week. I'm apprehensive yet prayerful. I know I can't be both...so I'll say I'm prayed up and believing that we will get approved. Again, congrats to you!! Hope hers is that smooth.

Andy

[Irah 5]

Congratulations!!! My fiance will have her seminar on Monday. She just passed her medical on Friday...got results in one day! Interview will be in another week. I'm apprehensive yet prayerful. I know I can't be both...so I'll say I'm prayed up and believing that we will get approved. Again, congrats to you!! Hope hers is that smooth.

Andy

Thank u Andy & Rena.. All you have to do is be prepared and organized on the day of the interview.. Pray and leave everything to Him.. Keep the faith! Be confident! Congrats in advance!=)

Here is the link i have posted on the things i have prepared for the interview.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/411418-fiance-visa-interview-requirements/page__fromsearch__1

[Andy & Rena 2]

Thank you so much!! She has everything we can think of. I think we are good there. Again, thanks and Congrats!

Andy

[Irah 5]

Thank you so much!! She has everything we can think of. I think we are good there. Again, thanks and Congrats!

Andy

No problem.. Good luck!!

[hrhuddle 0]

Hi! Gud day everyone! Im sharing to u my interview experience last jan. 28, 2013.

5:30 am- i arrived at the US Embassy (7:30am schedule). There were so many applicants.

7:20 am- First stage

I was asked for my appointment confirmation, passport, ds forms arranged in this manner ds 156, ds 157, ds 156, ds 157, ds 156k (pls attach your photos and sign the ds156 to avoid delays) ds 230 was not asked. The guy stapled the dsforms and gave me a ziplock, place your passport inside of it revealing the biographic information of your passport

Afterwards, i went inside but your things will be checked thru the xray machine. Pls do not bring something metallic and gadgets like cellphones, camera, usb etc for you will be stamped DENY ENTRY

7:25am- Second Stage

I gave my appointment confirmation to the teller, i was asked for my name and birthday. If i completed my medical, was d result given to me in envelope or in cd. In my case, a cd was given. She gave me my number, keep it my mind, the number given to you will be used for the whole process of the interview. She instructed me to drop my papers at window 39 and prepare the necessary requirements for the interview. My lucky number was 6131.

7:30am- i went inside the main building. There will be a separate entrance for US citizens and for visa applicants. Another security check will be done. This time it will be manually checked. The security guard will check your bag. I didn't drop my ds forms at window 39 because a lady who is working there approached me and the other applicants and asked our ds forms. I was able to find a sit and the waiting begins

8:30am- Third Stage

I was asked to go at window 42 for finger printing. She asked my name and date of birth. Fingerprinting starts with the first four fingers (left), then four fingers (right) and both thumbs will be the last

10:00am- Fourth Stage

At window 3_, i forgot what number, it was an interview with the Filipina consul. She asked for my NSO birth certificate, Cenomar and NBI clearance. She didn't ask for my police clearance. She asked for my fiance's Form I-134, ITR & w2 (she took all from 2009-2011). Bank statements, employment certificate & pay stubs were not asked. She asked my to sign the ds 156k form.

Questions:

What is my name and date of birth?

Who is my petitioner?

What is my relation to the petitioner?

How did we meet?

When did we meet?

When did we have a formal relationship?

When did we meet in person?

How many times he visited me?

Did i travel abroad? Where? What did i do? For how long?

When was our last meeting?

How often do i communicate with my fiance? Everyday thru magic jack!!! =)

Then she asked to see our photos.

Whoofff!!! Afterwards, i was asked to wait for my number to be called.

10:30am- FIFTH STAGE

At window 64, interview with the female American Consul.. She was really nice. She asked me to take an oath. Then the interview begins

How are you?

How did me meet?

Can you tell me names of his best friends?

What was the kindest thing he did for u? I answered "when he visits me on my birthday

She said "oh, what was his birthday gift for you?" I answered "this watch that i'm wearing right now" and i showed it to her

She asked for our photos. She asked when was the photo taken? I said 2010,

She asked was that the first time he met your family. I said no, second time.

So you met twice already? I said no, 4 times already.

She said "oh thats great! Ok! You are approved! Just wait for your name to be called"

I was speechless, i was waiting for another question, but that was it! The interview lasted for less than 2 minutes. I just said "thank u" to her. I was on cloud 9. Thank u dear God! I was one of the happiest person on earth!

11:30am- Last Stage

I was called at window 72. She told me to wait for my visa to be delivered.

Just yesterday, feb 1.. I just got my visa and had the cfo sticker! That's it! Good luck on your upcoming interview! Pray... It really works!!

Its very nice of you to share this to everyone...

[Irah 5]

Its very nice of you to share this to everyone...

I just want to help in my own little way.. I've been once like you, i feel your worries. That is why i decided to post this.. I hope it will help everyone who read it..

[Joycie11 0]

Hello everyone, my story goes like this my fiance is a student and he will graduate this coming June 2014. We applied for k1 visa and since he doesn't have the income because he is still studying we decided to have a co-sponsor but I read a lot of post that co-sponsor is not applicable for k1 visa. Now I am worried because I will be having my interview next month. I am wondering if I will get deny or approve. Btw, I am a registered nurse here in the Philippines I just thought it'll help because I can easily find a job there in USA. Pls. Give me some advice. Thanks

[Hank_ 9,174]

Hello everyone, my story goes like this my fiance is a student and he will graduate this coming June 2014. We applied for k1 visa and since he doesn't have the income because he is still studying we decided to have a co-sponsor but I read a lot of post that co-sponsor is not applicable for k1 visa. Now I am worried because I will be having my interview next month. I am wondering if I will get deny or approve. Btw, I am a registered nurse here in the Philippines I just thought it'll help because I can easily find a job there in USA. Pls. Give me some advice. Thanks

You potential income has zero affect on the K-1 visa process, sorry.

USEM is difficult with accepting co-sponsors for the K-1 visa, that is well known. But there have been exceptions; 1st - the embassy wants the co-sponsor to be a family member of the petitioner (USEM will not accept a friend as a co-sponsor). 2nd - It is suggested that along with the I-134 that both the petitioner and co-sponsor complete the I-864 to bring to the interview. This will improve the odds of being accepted but still.... no guarantees.