My US embassy K1 interview 01-24-2014

[majesticreature 0]

ohh no when i read your post here about your interview experienced and see i missed something i dont have cenomar of my fiance now im worried.my interview is on feb 3,but when i see his I 134 he put single even in his tax he croseed out single.

Hi Mi Amore!

The Cenomar thats on the attached pictures I posted is "Your Cenomar." In my experience, the USEM no longer asked for my fiance's CENOMAR, just mine. However, I also have a CENOMAR of my fiance that I got from NSO, because I just want to make sure that I have everything ready "just in case" they will ask for it, but in my case they didn't. The CFO lady did ask for it, but again, not the USEM (with my case).

If you want, you can try getting a CENOMAR for him, I think makakahabol ka pa. If di na, just remember that they did not ask me for one. =)

[majesticreature 0]

Do US Citizens have a CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage)??

Matter of fact, they DO NOT. This is what made me a bit irritated with the lady who conducted the seminar in CFO Cebu. I already showed her my fiance's CENOMAR, affidavit of legal capacity to marry and latest income tax returns that says he is single, but she is not satisfied with it, saying "They have a document/certificate just like our CENOMAR here. That is the United States of America, the Philippines has such certificate how much more the USA? They must have it." If what she is saying is true, then how come people from the USA do not know about such? Right?

So bottomline is, as what I have been through this journey, I have never seen a CENOMAR or any equivalent document with such nature that is from the USA.

[mi amore 0]

ohh ok,thank you and congratulations.

[ausomekc 2]

Hi Mi Amore!

The Cenomar thats on the attached pictures I posted is "Your Cenomar." In my experience, the USEM no longer asked for my fiance's CENOMAR, just mine. However, I also have a CENOMAR of my fiance that I got from NSO, because I just want to make sure that I have everything ready "just in case" they will ask for it, but in my case they didn't. The CFO lady did ask for it, but again, not the USEM (with my case).

If you want, you can try getting a CENOMAR for him, I think makakahabol ka pa. If di na, just remember that they did not ask me for one. =)

hi! did u just get your fiance's CENOMAR from NSO, you mean NSO here in PI? should I try to get one too?

[mi amore 0]

hi! did u just get your fiance's CENOMAR from NSO, you mean NSO here in PI? should I try to get one too?

Hi no i did not get Him a cenomar from NSO,only my CeNOMAR from NSO.actually i confirmed to my friend if i need that , she said consul not ask her bout fiance cenomar so i think u shouldnt get a copy of your fiance cenomar.besides hindi na rin ko makaka request for that, my interview is on feb 3.when is ur interview shcedule?

[ausomekc 2]

Hi no i did not get Him a cenomar from NSO,only my CeNOMAR from NSO.actually i confirmed to my friend if i need that , she said consul not ask her bout fiance cenomar so i think u shouldnt get a copy of your fiance cenomar.besides hindi na rin ko makaka request for that, my interview is on feb 3.when is ur interview shcedule?

[majesticreature 0]

hi! did u just get your fiance's CENOMAR from NSO, you mean NSO here in PI? should I try to get one too?

YEP! NSO here in the Phils. I suggest you get one just to be safe and sure.

[majesticreature 0]

Hi no i did not get Him a cenomar from NSO,only my CeNOMAR from NSO.actually i confirmed to my friend if i need that , she said consul not ask her bout fiance cenomar so i think u shouldnt get a copy of your fiance cenomar.besides hindi na rin ko makaka request for that, my interview is on feb 3.when is ur interview shcedule?

Ahwww...Feb 3 na? Yeah. Alanganin na. Done with my interview last Jan24,'14. Consul did not ask for my fiance's CENOMAR, so I think you'll be fine.

[icebryker 21]

YEP! NSO here in the Phils. I suggest you get one just to be safe and sure.

Maybe her fiance is Fil-Am

[Stangs18 0]

Hi Majesticreature!

Congrats you are almost done

Can you please site some more questiones that were asked to you, like about your fiancee and all that?

Thanks! God bless!

[majesticreature 0]

Hi Majesticreature!

Congrats you are almost done

Can you please site some more questiones that were asked to you, like about your fiancee and all that?

Thanks! God bless!

Thanks!

Those were the only main questions that I can remember. There were followup questions like after the consul asked about his job, he then asked another question about his one specific source of income (for private reasons, I opt not to really quote the specific question asked, but it's all about the income)--so you really have to know where your fiance's money is coming from. Then I guess a trick question (just my opinion) where the consul would ask about your fiance's age again at the end of the interview like this: "Your fiance is x-year old right?" (He will give the wrong age and you have to correct him). That's just it.

The interview was so fast. Perhaps about 5 minutes total. I was just thankful that even though my interviewer looks strict and serious, he didn't fire me with a lot of mind-wrecking questions just like what I can hear from others. (You can hear some of the consuls questions if their booth is located near the waiting area).

[HappyinLove2014 30]

Hi , thank you for that information I got some clarifications. So they won't ask any Ds form? Just the Ds 160.?

Hi , thank you for that information I got some clarifications. So they won't ask any Ds form? Just the Ds 160.?

[Stangs18 0]

Hi , thank you for that information I got some clarifications. So they won't ask any Ds form? Just the Ds 160.?

Hi , thank you for that information I got some clarifications. So they won't ask any Ds form? Just the Ds 160.?

This is what I got from FB:

To those Preparing the requirements for their interview :

WHAT TO PREPARE AND EXPECT ON THE DAY OF THE INTERVIEW?

(FOR K1 / K2 VISA CATEGORY)

FIRST you need to know What not to bring...

You are not permitted to bring cell phones or other electronic devices into the U.S. Embassy. You will be denied entry if you bring such devices.

How long will I be at the Embassy? The process usually takes several hours. You may have to spend most of the day at the Embassy before a decision is

made regarding your application. If unexpected complications arise, you may be asked to return to the Embassy at

another time.

What do I NEED (REQUIREMENTS) to bring?

1. INTERVIEW APPOINTMENT LETTER

2. PROOF OF PAYMENT OF THE K VISA APPLICATION FEE

3. PASSPORT valid for at least 6 months from the time of visa issuance

4. DS-156 AND 157 FORMS (DS-156 K is required for K1 visa applicants)

5. BIRTH CERTIFICATE (must be issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) on security paper)

6. NBI CLEARANCE. Applicants aged 16 years and older must have a valid Record Clearance for Travel Abroad Purposes

from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).

7. OTHER COUNTRY POLICE CERTIFICATES. Applicants aged 16 years and older must also present police certificates from

other countries where they have lived for six (6) months or more after reaching the age of 16.

8. COURT AND PRISON RECORDS: Applicants who have been arrested, charged or convicted of a crime must present copies

or transcripts of court or prison records relating to the crime or offense.

9. MILITARY OR POLICE SERVICE RECORDS: ( Applicants who served in the military) or police should present certified copies

of their military or police service records.

10. EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT (Petitioner’s affidavit of support, federal income tax return (Form 1040) and wage

statements (Form W-2s).

11. EVIDENCE OF A MEETING PRIOR TO THE PETITION. You and your petitioner must have physically been together at some

point within two years before the petition was filed.

12. EVIDENCE OF A GENUINE ENGAGEMENT. You must be prepared to show documents that you have a genuine

relationship with your petitioner and a clear intention to marry.

13. CERTIFICATE OF NO MARRIAGE RECORD (CENOMAR). If you have never contracted marriage, a CENOMAR (Singleness)

issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) and printed on NSO security paper should be submitted.

14.MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE (for K3 visa applicants only). For Philippine marriages, the copy of the marriage certificate

must be printed on National Statistics Office (NSO) security paper.

15. COPIES OF DOCUMENTS AND TRANSLATIONS. All documents must be in English or accompanied by certified English

translations.

16. 2 VISA PHOTOGRAPHS. Photos must be recent (taken within the past 6 months). The size of the photo should be 2 by 2

inches (roughly 50 mm square) with a white background and the head centered in the frame.

Please see

http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/info/info_1287.html for detailed instructions.

How do I get my visa?

1. The issued visa will be delivered directly to your designated address by 2GO commercial courier, the Embassy's

authorized courier service provider for the visa units, at no additional cost.

2. You also have the option to pick up the issued visa at any 2GObranch.

Still have questions?

Please consult http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph. You can also send your inquiries to: IVManilareplies@state.gov or

call our help line at: (632) 982-5555, Monday to Friday, between 8: 00 am – 8:00 pm.

[HappyinLove2014 30]

This is what I got from FB:

To those Preparing the requirements for their interview :

WHAT TO PREPARE AND EXPECT ON THE DAY OF THE INTERVIEW?

(FOR K1 / K2 VISA CATEGORY)

FIRST you need to know What not to bring...

You are not permitted to bring cell phones or other electronic devices into the U.S. Embassy. You will be denied entry if you bring such devices.

How long will I be at the Embassy? The process usually takes several hours. You may have to spend most of the day at the Embassy before a decision is

made regarding your application. If unexpected complications arise, you may be asked to return to the Embassy at

another time.

What do I NEED (REQUIREMENTS) to bring?

1. INTERVIEW APPOINTMENT LETTER

2. PROOF OF PAYMENT OF THE K VISA APPLICATION FEE

3. PASSPORT valid for at least 6 months from the time of visa issuance

4. DS-156 AND 157 FORMS (DS-156 K is required for K1 visa applicants)

5. BIRTH CERTIFICATE (must be issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) on security paper)

6. NBI CLEARANCE. Applicants aged 16 years and older must have a valid Record Clearance for Travel Abroad Purposes

from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).

7. OTHER COUNTRY POLICE CERTIFICATES. Applicants aged 16 years and older must also present police certificates from

other countries where they have lived for six (6) months or more after reaching the age of 16.

8. COURT AND PRISON RECORDS: Applicants who have been arrested, charged or convicted of a crime must present copies

or transcripts of court or prison records relating to the crime or offense.

9. MILITARY OR POLICE SERVICE RECORDS: ( Applicants who served in the military) or police should present certified copies

of their military or police service records.

10. EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT (Petitioners affidavit of support, federal income tax return (Form 1040) and wage

statements (Form W-2s).

11. EVIDENCE OF A MEETING PRIOR TO THE PETITION. You and your petitioner must have physically been together at some

point within two years before the petition was filed.

12. EVIDENCE OF A GENUINE ENGAGEMENT. You must be prepared to show documents that you have a genuine

relationship with your petitioner and a clear intention to marry.

13. CERTIFICATE OF NO MARRIAGE RECORD (CENOMAR). If you have never contracted marriage, a CENOMAR (Singleness)

issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) and printed on NSO security paper should be submitted.

14.MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE (for K3 visa applicants only). For Philippine marriages, the copy of the marriage certificate

must be printed on National Statistics Office (NSO) security paper.

15. COPIES OF DOCUMENTS AND TRANSLATIONS. All documents must be in English or accompanied by certified English

translations.

16. 2 VISA PHOTOGRAPHS. Photos must be recent (taken within the past 6 months). The size of the photo should be 2 by 2

inches (roughly 50 mm square) with a white background and the head centered in the frame.

Please seehttp://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/info/info_1287.html for detailed instructions.

How do I get my visa?

1. The issued visa will be delivered directly to your designated address by 2GO commercial courier, the Embassy's

authorized courier service provider for the visa units, at no additional cost.

2. You also have the option to pick up the issued visa at any 2GObranch.

Still have questions?

Please consult http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph. You can also send your inquiries to: IVManilareplies@state.gov or

call our help line at: (632) 982-5555, Monday to Friday, between 8: 00 am 8:00 pm.

Thank you so much. I'd like to ask follow up questions. So there's like 3ds forms I have to bring? I thought I only have to bring my Ds160

[majesticreature 0]

Thank you so much. I'd like to ask follow up questions. So there's like 3ds forms I have to bring? I thought I only have to bring my Ds160

Only DS-160 Confirmation Page. DS-160 has already replaced the others (Ds156,157, etc).