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icebryker   21

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Hi everyone. My interview @ Manila US Embassy is on Thursday, February 27, 2014. I was just wondering if Visa applicants are allowed to bring a bag where we can put the documents needed for the interview and some personal items like wallet, comb, pressed powder and a jacket since it's cold inside. I am aware that electronic devices are not allowed inside. And am I right to think that I don't need to bring the CD that St. Lukes gave to me after my medical?

Can you also help me check if I got everything covered? Below is my checklist for the documents that I need to bring to the interview:

• Appointment Confirmation with MRV Receipt
• NVC Letter & NOA2
star_smile.gifA. DS-160 Confirmation Page
star_smile.gifB. Passport
star_smile.gifC. NSO Birth Certificate
star_smile.gifD. NBI Clearance (Green Form)
E. Other Country Police Certificates
F. Court and Prison Records
G. Military or Police Service Records
star_smile.gifH. Evidence of Genuine Engagement
1. Updated Letter of Intent to Marry
2. Engagement Ring Photo & Receipt
3. Photo Album
4. Money Remittance
5. Facebook Timeline Screenshots
6. Facebook Conversation Screenshots
7. Viber Conversation Screenshots
8. Skype Screenshots
9. Gmail Correspondence
I. Proof of Termination of a Prior Marriage
star_smile.gifJ. NSO CENOMAR
star_smile.gifK. Evidence of Support
1. I-134
2. 2013 W2
3. 2013 1040
star_smile.gifL. Visa Photographs
M. DHS Documents

star_smile.gifN. Medical Examination (c/o SLMEC)

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2013-12-12: I-129F Sent
2013-12-16: I-129F Received
2013-12-18: I-129F NOA1
2013-12-22: I-129F NOA1 (hard copy)
2014-01-09: I-129F NOA2
2014-01-13: I-129F NOA2 (hard copy)
2014-01-22: Got NVC Case Number (Status: At NVC)
2014-01-25: In transit to the Consular Section
2014-01-28: Consular Received (Ready)
2014-02-12: Passed Medical Exam @ SLMEC
2014-02-13: CFO done
2014-02-27: Interview APPROVED
2014-03-08: Visa Received
2014-03-13: POE Detroit
2014-04-16: Wedding Date

2014-09-26: AOS Sent
2014-10-06: NOA1 (Email/Sms)
2014-10-18: Biometrics Letter Received (10/11 Notice Date)
2014-10-28: Biometrics Appointment (Will try early walk-in)

2014-10-23: Biometrics Done

Steve&Ema Explorer

Steve&Ema   25

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Yes you can bring a bag. We are going to bring one for the documents and of course Ema will bring her purse. I saw a list of prohibited items on a website and they said no liquids, no food, no electronics, and no perfume spray and of course check your guns at the door (just kidding). I don't think you need the CD either. I think that is for use in the US.

Good luck and see you there!

K-1 Visa

Oct 1st, 2013 – Mailed in I-129F Package to Dallas Lockbox.

Oct 4th, 2013 – Package Delivered.

Oct 9th, 2013 - NOA1 Text and Email

Oct 15th, 2013 - NOA1 Hardcopy received in mail. Notice date on hardcopy says October 8th.

Nov 13th, 2013 - NOA2 - update on USCIS website

Dec 9th, 2013 - Petition received at NVC

Dec 11th, 2013 - Petition sent to Manila

Dec 19th, 2013 - Embassy receives petition

Dec 29th-Jan 8th-Our first New Year's together.

Feb 23rd- Fly to Manila to be with Ema for the interview.

Feb 27th, 2014 - Interview scheduled. We were APPROVED dancin5hr.gif

Feb 28th, 2014 - Ema does CFO- Passes with flying colors.

Mar 6th, 2014 - Visa in hand and ready to fly home.

Mar 14th, 2014 - POE Los Angeles

Apr 17th, 2014 - Our Wedding date. (L)

AOS

Sept 5th, 2014 - Mail package to Chicago

Sept 9th - Package Delivered

Sept 11th - NOA1 Texts and Emails.

Sept 17th - NOA1 Hardcopys received.

Sept 20th - Biometrics appointment letter received. Appointment for Oct 2nd.

Oct 2nd - Biometrics Done!

Nov 15th - EAD & AP approved and on the way!

No interview or interview wavier notice received

Jun 30th, 2015- Received welcome notice and approval.

July 23rd - Ema finally has her Green Card :dancing:

sweet cakes Proficient

sweet cakes   326

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Hi everyone. My interview @ Manila US Embassy is on Thursday, February 27, 2014. I was just wondering if Visa applicants are allowed to bring a bag where we can put the documents needed for the interview and some personal items like wallet, comb, pressed powder and a jacket since it's cold inside. I am aware that electronic devices are not allowed inside. And am I right to think that I don't need to bring the CD that St. Lukes gave to me after my medical?

Can you also help me check if I got everything covered? Below is my checklist for the documents that I need to bring to the interview:

• Appointment Confirmation with MRV Receipt

• NVC Letter & NOA2

star_smile.gifA. DS-160 Confirmation Page

star_smile.gifB. Passport

star_smile.gifC. NSO Birth Certificate

star_smile.gifD. NBI Clearance (Green Form)

E. Other Country Police Certificates

F. Court and Prison Records

G. Military or Police Service Records

star_smile.gifH. Evidence of Genuine Engagement

1. Updated Letter of Intent to Marry

2. Engagement Ring Photo & Receipt

3. Photo Album

4. Money Remittance

5. Facebook Timeline Screenshots

6. Facebook Conversation Screenshots

7. Viber Conversation Screenshots

8. Skype Screenshots

9. Gmail Correspondence

I. Proof of Termination of a Prior Marriage

star_smile.gifJ. NSO CENOMAR

star_smile.gifK. Evidence of Support

1. I-134

2. 2013 W2

3. 2013 1040

star_smile.gifL. Visa Photographs

M. DHS Documents

star_smile.gifN. Medical Examination (c/o SLMEC)

List looks good, sis! I only brought a small handbag in with the fear that it won't be allowed inside (as outlined here: http://ustraveldocs.com/ph/securityregulations.html). Some brought big purses nonetheless, with kikay kits. I didn't bring mine with the fear that they might be confiscated. I guess it depends on the size/ volume. Just try to bring only what is necessary, as this would be checked thoroughly. Food & water are available inside the USEM complex.

If I would re-do my interview, I'd use a laptop bag where I can put both my personal essentials & paperwork, instead of dragging both a handbag & a heavy plastic envelope/ paper bag. Good luck and don't forget to bring your best smile too! smile.png

Edited by sweet cakes

heart.gif After all, we're all just walking home ...heart.gif

:energy: N-400 in progess ...

 

 

01/14/2013 Filed I-129f

07/31/2013 I-129f NOA2

11/04/2013 Visa Received

11/21/2013 POE: Honolulu .. Aloha!

01/27/2014 Wedding day! (L)

03/11/2014 Filed I-485, I-131 and I-765

05/31/2014 EAD/AP card received

06/27/2014 Green card received

05/12/2016 Filed I-751

05/25/2016 Check cashed

05/26/2016 NOA (Dated 05/16) Received

06/20/2016 Biometric Appointment

05/07/2017 10-year Green card received

N-400

07/02/2018 Filed N-400 online

07/24/2018 Biometric Appointment

icebryker Explorer

icebryker   21

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Thank you. I am nervous I can't sleep. I'll have my flight to Manila in 4 hours. Then interview is on Thursday.

2013-12-12: I-129F Sent
2013-12-16: I-129F Received
2013-12-18: I-129F NOA1
2013-12-22: I-129F NOA1 (hard copy)
2014-01-09: I-129F NOA2
2014-01-13: I-129F NOA2 (hard copy)
2014-01-22: Got NVC Case Number (Status: At NVC)
2014-01-25: In transit to the Consular Section
2014-01-28: Consular Received (Ready)
2014-02-12: Passed Medical Exam @ SLMEC
2014-02-13: CFO done
2014-02-27: Interview APPROVED
2014-03-08: Visa Received
2014-03-13: POE Detroit
2014-04-16: Wedding Date

2014-09-26: AOS Sent
2014-10-06: NOA1 (Email/Sms)
2014-10-18: Biometrics Letter Received (10/11 Notice Date)
2014-10-28: Biometrics Appointment (Will try early walk-in)

2014-10-23: Biometrics Done

sweet cakes Proficient

sweet cakes   326

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Thank you. I am nervous I can't sleep. I'll have my flight to Manila in 4 hours. Then interview is on Thursday.

Just relax! I know it's nerve-racking, but you're almost there. Keeping a checklist helps a lot! good.gif

heart.gif After all, we're all just walking home ...heart.gif

:energy: N-400 in progess ...

 

 

01/14/2013 Filed I-129f

07/31/2013 I-129f NOA2

11/04/2013 Visa Received

11/21/2013 POE: Honolulu .. Aloha!

01/27/2014 Wedding day! (L)

03/11/2014 Filed I-485, I-131 and I-765

05/31/2014 EAD/AP card received

06/27/2014 Green card received

05/12/2016 Filed I-751

05/25/2016 Check cashed

05/26/2016 NOA (Dated 05/16) Received

06/20/2016 Biometric Appointment

05/07/2017 10-year Green card received

N-400

07/02/2018 Filed N-400 online

07/24/2018 Biometric Appointment

icebryker Explorer

icebryker   21

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Interview approved. Now waiting for the visa :)

Steve&Ema, congratulations!! (They got approved too... lovely couple!)

2013-12-12: I-129F Sent
2013-12-16: I-129F Received
2013-12-18: I-129F NOA1
2013-12-22: I-129F NOA1 (hard copy)
2014-01-09: I-129F NOA2
2014-01-13: I-129F NOA2 (hard copy)
2014-01-22: Got NVC Case Number (Status: At NVC)
2014-01-25: In transit to the Consular Section
2014-01-28: Consular Received (Ready)
2014-02-12: Passed Medical Exam @ SLMEC
2014-02-13: CFO done
2014-02-27: Interview APPROVED
2014-03-08: Visa Received
2014-03-13: POE Detroit
2014-04-16: Wedding Date

2014-09-26: AOS Sent
2014-10-06: NOA1 (Email/Sms)
2014-10-18: Biometrics Letter Received (10/11 Notice Date)
2014-10-28: Biometrics Appointment (Will try early walk-in)

2014-10-23: Biometrics Done

Greenbaum Grand Master

Greenbaum   12,259

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CONGRATULATIONS! dancin5hr.gifdancin5hr.gif

Spoiler

Adjustment of Status

AOS March 5, 2014 Submitted AOS with EAD/AP package to Chicago USICS

Delivered March 8, 2014 AOS packaged delivered to USCIS drop box

Accepted March 19, 2014 Text message with receipt numbers

Biometrics April 16, 2014 Biometrics completed

EAD May 23, 2014 Employment Authorization Document approved and went to card production

TD May 23, 2014 Travel Document approved and went for card production

Receipt EAD/AP May 30, 2014 Received combo card EAD/AP

Green Card Approved July 11, 2014 Approved, no interview. Went to card production.

Green Card received July 17, 2014 GC received without interview

Removal of Conditions

Mailed I-751 Dec 16, 2015 Submitted ROC (removal of conditions)

Received Dec 18, 2015 USPS notification of successful delivery

Check Cashed Dec 21, 2015 Check was cashed

NOA-1 Issued Dec 21, 2015 NOA-1 for ROC issued

NOA-1 Issued Dec 26, 2015 NOA-1 Received

Biometrics Appt. Jan 29, 2016 Biometrics Appointment Scheduled [Completed]

 

sweet cakes Proficient

sweet cakes   326

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Cheers to that! dancin5hr.gif

heart.gif After all, we're all just walking home ...heart.gif

:energy: N-400 in progess ...

 

 

01/14/2013 Filed I-129f

07/31/2013 I-129f NOA2

11/04/2013 Visa Received

11/21/2013 POE: Honolulu .. Aloha!

01/27/2014 Wedding day! (L)

03/11/2014 Filed I-485, I-131 and I-765

05/31/2014 EAD/AP card received

06/27/2014 Green card received

05/12/2016 Filed I-751

05/25/2016 Check cashed

05/26/2016 NOA (Dated 05/16) Received

06/20/2016 Biometric Appointment

05/07/2017 10-year Green card received

N-400

07/02/2018 Filed N-400 online

07/24/2018 Biometric Appointment

icebryker Explorer

icebryker   21

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Thank you.

2013-12-12: I-129F Sent
2013-12-16: I-129F Received
2013-12-18: I-129F NOA1
2013-12-22: I-129F NOA1 (hard copy)
2014-01-09: I-129F NOA2
2014-01-13: I-129F NOA2 (hard copy)
2014-01-22: Got NVC Case Number (Status: At NVC)
2014-01-25: In transit to the Consular Section
2014-01-28: Consular Received (Ready)
2014-02-12: Passed Medical Exam @ SLMEC
2014-02-13: CFO done
2014-02-27: Interview APPROVED
2014-03-08: Visa Received
2014-03-13: POE Detroit
2014-04-16: Wedding Date

2014-09-26: AOS Sent
2014-10-06: NOA1 (Email/Sms)
2014-10-18: Biometrics Letter Received (10/11 Notice Date)
2014-10-28: Biometrics Appointment (Will try early walk-in)

2014-10-23: Biometrics Done

Steve&Ema Explorer

Steve&Ema   25

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Interview approved. Now waiting for the visa smile.png

Steve&Ema, congratulations!! (They got approved too... lovely couple!)

I am glad to personally have met you at the US Embassy. It was exciting that we had the same day interview. Congratulations to you too!

Got my CFO certificate done too the next day. kicking.gif

Ema smile.png

K-1 Visa

Oct 1st, 2013 – Mailed in I-129F Package to Dallas Lockbox.

Oct 4th, 2013 – Package Delivered.

Oct 9th, 2013 - NOA1 Text and Email

Oct 15th, 2013 - NOA1 Hardcopy received in mail. Notice date on hardcopy says October 8th.

Nov 13th, 2013 - NOA2 - update on USCIS website

Dec 9th, 2013 - Petition received at NVC

Dec 11th, 2013 - Petition sent to Manila

Dec 19th, 2013 - Embassy receives petition

Dec 29th-Jan 8th-Our first New Year's together.

Feb 23rd- Fly to Manila to be with Ema for the interview.

Feb 27th, 2014 - Interview scheduled. We were APPROVED dancin5hr.gif

Feb 28th, 2014 - Ema does CFO- Passes with flying colors.

Mar 6th, 2014 - Visa in hand and ready to fly home.

Mar 14th, 2014 - POE Los Angeles

Apr 17th, 2014 - Our Wedding date. (L)

AOS

Sept 5th, 2014 - Mail package to Chicago

Sept 9th - Package Delivered

Sept 11th - NOA1 Texts and Emails.

Sept 17th - NOA1 Hardcopys received.

Sept 20th - Biometrics appointment letter received. Appointment for Oct 2nd.

Oct 2nd - Biometrics Done!

Nov 15th - EAD & AP approved and on the way!

No interview or interview wavier notice received

Jun 30th, 2015- Received welcome notice and approval.

July 23rd - Ema finally has her Green Card :dancing:

 
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