Flying to Manila for the Big Day

[Bugs 455]

Thanks everyone. I made it to Manila just fine, despite the pair of typhoons. It sure is leaving a lot of rain though, something I'm highly unaccustomed to at this time of year lol. We'e finalizing interview prep for the big day Wednesday. Excited, nervous, you name it.

[Bumbero 130]

You'll do great! It's amazing how much it helps to be with your fiancée. I am so glad I was able to share it with mine! Safe travels and GOOD LUCK!!

[clairegie 265]

Thanks everyone. I made it to Manila just fine, despite the pair of typhoons. It sure is leaving a lot of rain though, something I'm highly unaccustomed to at this time of year lol. We'e finalizing interview prep for the big day Wednesday. Excited, nervous, you name it.

Glad you made it safely.

Hey, at least you get to snuggle with her with this bed weather!!

[Ronn63 41]

Thanks everyone. I made it to Manila just fine, despite the pair of typhoons. It sure is leaving a lot of rain though, something I'm highly unaccustomed to at this time of year lol. We'e finalizing interview prep for the big day Wednesday. Excited, nervous, you name it.

You'll do great!! I was there for my fiance's interview last June. I highly recommend it. Although many say it doesn't matter if the petitioner is there or not, I humbly disagree. Our interview(s) went smooth as silk, and took very little time. The group of people I was sitting with seemed to have a harder time. They were approved I think, but it took longer at each window it seemed. Maybe when the CO's saw me, they thought, "Hey...he came all this way. Let's approve them and move on to the real cases". LOL

Good luck!!

[clairegie 265]

You'll do great!! I was there for my fiance's interview last June. I highly recommend it. Although many say it doesn't matter if the petitioner is there or not, I humbly disagree. Our interview(s) went smooth as silk, and took very little time. The group of people I was sitting with seemed to have a harder time. They were approved I think, but it took longer at each window it seemed. Maybe when the CO's saw me, they thought, "Hey...he came all this way. Let's approve them and move on to the real cases". LOL

Good luck!!

I agree with you. I know for a fact I'll be more relaxed if my fiance was there with me during my interview. Besides, having him there makes the hours of waiting seem like minutes.

[Gary and Susana 10]

Good luck and may God bless you!

[Hank_ 9,174]

You'll do great!! I was there for my fiance's interview last June. I highly recommend it. Although many say it doesn't matter if the petitioner is there or not, I humbly disagree. Our interview(s) went smooth as silk, and took very little time. The group of people I was sitting with seemed to have a harder time. They were approved I think, but it took longer at each window it seemed. Maybe when the CO's saw me, they thought, "Hey...he came all this way. Let's approve them and move on to the real cases". LOL

Good luck!!

Yup for sure a great experience and one that I recommend as well, I really enjoyed the interview... spent more time chatting about stuff then answering questions.

Nope not necessary to be there but does, like you said, move things along very smoothly.... better than goose grease ...

Edited September 23, 2013 by Hank_

[Robb&Ann 101]

Goodluck to both of you!!! u being there for the big day will surely helps Mylen to relax.. and everything will go smoothly on ur big day!

[Bugs 455]

Yes, it seemed to definitely help make the process go much smoother since I was there. They never asked to see any relationship proof (even pictures), since I was the standing in-person proof lol. Our interview went for a mere 2 minutes, after which we were approved. Thanks for all the support guys. Now we can spend the rest of my visit celebrating.

[Bugs 455]

I'll write more about the interview experience later, after resting and celebrating lol.

[collnin4412 0]

Congrats!

[Mike&Gina 7]

Congrats Leon & Mylen! Keep the seats warm for us....haha. Enjoy Manila and breathe......hahaha.....the long wait of NAO1, NAO2, and waiting for MNL# is finally over. Time for a party and celebration. We are still waiting on our MNL#, its been 4 weeks since NAO2 (August 27). I'm packing now as I fly on October 9th for 6 month "Winter" stay in Cebu. Hope to be in Manila for medicals and interview soon - October or November?? Once again, CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bugs 455]

Congrats Leon & Mylen! Keep the seats warm for us....haha. Enjoy Manila and breathe......hahaha.....the long wait of NAO1, NAO2, and waiting for MNL# is finally over. Time for a party and celebration. We are still waiting on our MNL#, its been 4 weeks since NAO2 (August 27). I'm packing now as I fly on October 9th for 6 month "Winter" stay in Cebu. Hope to be in Manila for medicals and interview soon - October or November?? Once again, CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Haha, thanks. Yeah, all that hard labor the past 6 months for a mere 2 minutes in front of the US consular. But I wouldn't have wanted it any other way. That's great that you can be there with your fiance as well, as I'm sure it will go just as smoothly to as a result for you. Good luck.

[six7one 17]

Yes, it seemed to definitely help make the process go much smoother since I was there. They never asked to see any relationship proof (even pictures), since I was the standing in-person proof lol. Our interview went for a mere 2 minutes, after which we were approved. Thanks for all the support guys. Now we can spend the rest of my visit celebrating.

Congratulations! Celebrate! Woo Hoo!! Our favorite thing we did to celebrate was to go to Bluewave on Magapagal Avenue in the evenings. Watch the live bands and eat drink with friends. Thursdays with Firtst Five Banda was our favorite.

[glenmar 34]

Congrats !!! I was also at my wife's interview in Manila, being there to support her was a priceless experience.