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I really wish a person would pull out their cell phone, snap a shot of the briber, and then go seek out a supervisor. That ####### needs to stop, NOW. Don't remember it happening back when we did the process.

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I'd LOVE to hear what PineappleGirl had to say when a CFO agent tried to bribe her for her certificate...

That will be interesting indeed!

"Never Argue with an idiot, he will only bring you down to his level"

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Interview Date : 19 AUG 2013 cancelled due to flooding Sept 11 2013

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I went there last march & arrived at 6am. I suggest you come earlier cause it was a long line & the only first 15 persons are allowed to have the morning session though there is also an afternoon session (but i do suggest do attend the a.m) Just bring i.d, forms & important papers. It was a very educational & enjoyable seminar & I met really nice & friendly people. God bless & have fun!

Thanks so much for the info :) Will be heading to CFO office tomorrow :)

I suggest be there between 5 or 5:30 so u can be sure to be one of the 15 persons for the am slots....preferably Wednesday or Thursday ...expect to be there till noon...and yes check cfo website for what docs to bring...lastly read cfo reviews here in VJ...I enjoyed the CFO seminar...Good luck and hope u will enjoy also.

Thank thanks :)

You need to bring with you other docs like pictures,divorce decree etc.. i've been there last august 30..i arrived around 5:30am..it was nice experience:) goodluck

Thanks :) Planning on arriving there earlier to secure a slot :)

Manila or Cebu? Manila has 15 slots twice a day. Cebu has 12 slots once a day. So yes arriving early if you want a chair is important.

Best tips I can give is; be self-assured, confident, smile and look the interviewer in the eyes when speaking to them.

There is a CFO section in my guide. Follow the flashing arrow below.

Will be attending Manila session tomorrow, thank you Hank :)

My fiancée enjoyed the CFO. She told me that a couple of questions that tripped attendees up were:

Your fiance's mother's maiden name?

The address and ZIP CODE of where you are going to live?

Also, wouldn't hurt to make sure you have the phone number to your fiancé with you. You will need that for forms/ counseling AND they give you a few minutes to call if you are missing some information. Like mother's maiden name and ZIP CODE!

Relax, be confident in your answers and you will do JUST fine!

Good luck!! smile.png

Read this too! EXCELLENT write up! My fiancée used this to prepare! Thanks again Ann!!

I will :) Thank you!


Our Timeline

NOA1 ------------------- March 18, 2013

RFE ------------------- July 11, 2013

RFE Sent ------------------- July 23, 2013

Evidence Response Review -- July 24, 2013

USCIS Approved ----------- August 2, 2013

NVC Case Number ----------- August 31, 2013

SLEC Medical Day 1&2 ------ September 3&4,2013

INTERVIEW ----------------- September 12, 2013 (On AP,earlier divorce decree requested)My passport is left at USEM :)

DROPPED DOCS at 2GO MOA ---- September 13, 2013

Manila IV Correspondence ---- September 23, 2013 ( 10 days after dropping documents at 2GO)

Call from USEM ------------- September 24, 2013 ( CO asking for the original divorce decree)

FedEx Delivered ------------- September 30, 2013 ( Original Divorce Decree on USEM IV unit)

IV Unit correspondence------- October 8, 2013

Ready Open Case-------------- October 10, 2013

Issued----------------------- October 16, 2013!!!!!

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My girl went to CFO yesterday,,arrived at 4:30 AM,,,not good enough,,she had to wait ALL day and got the afternoon session.

she needed 2 contact numbers in the USA,,,,mine and she used my sisters,,,didnt know they needed 2 contact numbers!

"Never Argue with an idiot, he will only bring you down to his level"

K1 Visa Event Date

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Manila, Philippines

I-129F Sent :

I-129F NOA1 : 2013-03-20

I-129F NOA2 : 2013-07-28

Interview Date : 19 AUG 2013 cancelled due to flooding Sept 11 2013

Interview Result : Approved!

Visa Received : 18 Sept

US Entry : 26 Sept 2013

Estimates/Stats : Your I-129f was approved in 130 days from your NOA1 date.

Married 12-15-2013!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AOS- When I get the cash for it

A guy shouldnt have to go through all this hassle to bring a girl over

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Yeah, that is a recent trick they started using, I think. Just another test to see if it's a valid, ongoing relationship, I guess. Kinda like your mother's maiden name. If it weren't for VJ, no one would know that, so they want to see if she can reach you in a hurry.

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shes using an old iphone I gave her,,,it still has my phone numbers in it thanks goodness

"Never Argue with an idiot, he will only bring you down to his level"

K1 Visa Event Date

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Manila, Philippines

I-129F Sent :

I-129F NOA1 : 2013-03-20

I-129F NOA2 : 2013-07-28

Interview Date : 19 AUG 2013 cancelled due to flooding Sept 11 2013

Interview Result : Approved!

Visa Received : 18 Sept

US Entry : 26 Sept 2013

Estimates/Stats : Your I-129f was approved in 130 days from your NOA1 date.

Married 12-15-2013!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AOS- When I get the cash for it

A guy shouldnt have to go through all this hassle to bring a girl over

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That's weird. My wife wasn't asked those questions when she did her 1on1 two weeks ago.

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AOS -- CIVIL: 9/14/13 + NOA1: 10/10/13 + BIO: 10/17/13 + INT: 7/8/14 + 131: 11/23/13 + 765: 12/13/13 + 485: 7/15/14

ROC -- NOA1: ? + BIO: ? + INT: + 751: ?

NAT -- NOA1: ? + BIO: ? + INT: ? + N400: ?

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My girl went to CFO yesterday,,arrived at 4:30 AM,,,not good enough,,she had to wait ALL day and got the afternoon session.

she needed 2 contact numbers in the USA,,,,mine and she used my sisters,,,didnt know they needed 2 contact numbers!

will be heading there in a while.. thanks guys :)


Our Timeline

NOA1 ------------------- March 18, 2013

RFE ------------------- July 11, 2013

RFE Sent ------------------- July 23, 2013

Evidence Response Review -- July 24, 2013

USCIS Approved ----------- August 2, 2013

NVC Case Number ----------- August 31, 2013

SLEC Medical Day 1&2 ------ September 3&4,2013

INTERVIEW ----------------- September 12, 2013 (On AP,earlier divorce decree requested)My passport is left at USEM :)

DROPPED DOCS at 2GO MOA ---- September 13, 2013

Manila IV Correspondence ---- September 23, 2013 ( 10 days after dropping documents at 2GO)

Call from USEM ------------- September 24, 2013 ( CO asking for the original divorce decree)

FedEx Delivered ------------- September 30, 2013 ( Original Divorce Decree on USEM IV unit)

IV Unit correspondence------- October 8, 2013

Ready Open Case-------------- October 10, 2013

Issued----------------------- October 16, 2013!!!!!

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That's weird. My wife wasn't asked those questions when she did her 1on1 two weeks ago.

CFO does read postings here on VJ.... they know she will need additional phone numbers ;)

Hank

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