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I have interview today 2.17.2016 at Manila US Embassy.

I need to take my phone with me because my dentist will just squeezed my appointment on his tight schedule. And I don't wanna go back home just to get my phone back. And I don't wanna tell to my family I have interview because I don't wanna tell them, if I get deny. Which I wish will not happen.

So can they be trusted?

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If you're speaking of the Embassy security staff having to hold your phone while you're in the interview, of course they can be trusted.

You can't take your phone into the interview, and people do forget and bring their phones anyway. There will be an area to leave the phone, with the security staff, at the entrance. Taking your phone with you will put you toward the end of any line to get in, however, so be aware of this.

"Wherever you go, you take yourself with you." --Neil Gaiman

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If you're speaking of the Embassy security staff having to hold your phone while you're in the interview, of course they can be trusted.

You can't take your phone into the interview, and people do forget and bring their phones anyway. There will be an area to leave the phone, with the security staff, at the entrance. Taking your phone with you will put you toward the end of any line to get in, however, so be aware of this.

You are wrong. The only people that can leave any type of electronics within the Manila embassy are US Citizens, Philippine Nationals can not bring in any type of electronics.

I have interview today 2.17.2016 at Manila US Embassy.

I need to take my phone with me because my dentist will just squeezed my appointment on his tight schedule. And I don't wanna go back home just to get my phone back. And I don't wanna tell to my family I have interview because I don't wanna tell them, if I get deny. Which I wish will not happen.

So can they be trusted?

Yes, the vendors outside the embassy can be trusted to hold your phone for you while you are in the embassy. If I remember correctly the charge was 200 pesos for them to hold your phone.

Do not worry and be confident in your answers and everything will be fine. It is ok to be worried but be strong.

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You are wrong. The only people that can leave any type of electronics within the Manila embassy are US Citizens, Philippine Nationals can not bring in any type of electronics.

I stand corrected. My apologies.

"Wherever you go, you take yourself with you." --Neil Gaiman

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Thank you guys!!!

Last question. Any cheap short time hotel around?

You have to check the Philippine forum for that. We stayed at a hotel that is maybe 15 minutes away from the embassy by taxi, but it was cheap like 2000 pesos a night. There are a number of other hotels around the embassy and the link is below for that post.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/328357-h0tels-in-manila/page-8

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Couldn't get hotel. fully book. Well I think, I should try my luck with the vendors and guards if they will take pity on me

try www.agoda.com for cheap hotels/motels in that area

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I went with my younger brother :-D and I passed. I almost give up that I will not make it. when the interviewer said "have a seat first and I will call you back again" and he started to interview the others. So he called me again and give me the good news. I clarified "you won't take back your decision? " He smiled and said "No, I wont take back my decision" thank you everyone

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Thread is moved from the K-1 Process forum to the Philippines forum.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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I received my passport with USA visa, together with seal documents today. but, attending GCP is requirement? Do I must attend? What if I don't? and is it OK to attend on July?

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Yes CFO is a requirement by the Philippine government before you leave to immigrate to the USA. You will not be able to board the plane if you do not have it.

When are you going to immigrate to the USA and how long is your visa valid for?

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I received my passport with USA visa, together with seal documents today. but, attending GCP is requirement? Do I must attend? What if I don't? and is it OK to attend on July?

Yup, required. Can't exit the Philippines without it.

July? (make sure to be in the USA before the expiration date noted on your visa) No issue, but why delay? Get it done.. get the sticker in your passport, remove the last obstacle.

http://visaconnection-philippines.com/index.php/2-guide1/5-cfo-gcp-seminar

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I planned to do it with my fiance and he'll be here on June to pick me up. And we'll leave on August 5.

I am working right now but I told to my bosses, that I will leave work on July.

Thank you everyone

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