Manila Embassy Interview/Visa Status

[beameup 0]

I understand the question. The travel agent is trying to sell a round-trip when only a one-way is required.

That is unless you are going to the P.I. then you need a round-trip.

Really all she needs to do is call Philippine Airlines and she will get the answer.

The travel agent is applying Philippine Law to another country. Unless you are an LPR or balikbayan or Philippine citizen you must have a round-trip or onward ticket to enter the Philippines.

I know, I know, some are going to say they know someone who didn't have another ticket out of the P.I., but that is the law and they can refuse entry if they want to. It has happened.

Beameup,

You did not understand the question. It is the Filipina fiancee who is travelling to the US on K1 that needs one-way ticket.

Edited April 11, 2007 by beameup

[genlramos 0]

Hmmm....

Well that was pretty easy. I just got word that the interview lasted less than 5 minutes, and only 2 questions; 1) what are his hobbies?, and 2) what does he do for a living? Then she was given our personal documents and asked to pay Delbros. That was it.

So I guess it's finally time to say it:

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!

This is going to be interesting....!!!! I'm going home now to do laundry and practice putting the toilet seat down.

[~Chad~ 0]

Hmmm....

Well that was pretty easy. I just got word that the interview lasted less than 5 minutes, and only 2 questions; 1) what are his hobbies?, and 2) what does he do for a living? Then she was given our personal documents and asked to pay Delbros. That was it.

So I guess it's finally time to say it:

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!

This is going to be interesting....!!!! I'm going home now to do laundry and practice putting the toilet seat down.

Wow that is so great!!! Congrats!!!

[genlramos 0]

Well friends somedays I knew this day would come other days I wondered if it would ever come.

Me and Sheryl went to the embassy this morning to request expedited visa processing and asked if we could pick it up when it's ready so we could fly to the U.S. together on the 14th. We went to window X with a written request and copies of our airline tickets. The filipina at window X checked the computer and said Sheryl's visa was being issued today and was set to be released to Delbros tomorrow. Of course hearing that we both got excited, but until we had visa hand you know we just couldn't let ourselves get to crazy excited. She said she would make the request to the CO since only he could approve of us picking up the visa and then she asked us to have a seat. We waited about an hour and then heard our call to window 34. Then the filipina at window 34 gave us the most sweet words "Sir..Maam your request has been approved!" She asked for Sheryl's ID, had Sheryl sign release, handed us passport/visa with packet for POE, gave us the instructions for POE and asked us to verify info on the visa was correct. She looked at me and reminded me we needed to get married within 90 days of entry now and gave me a little smile. Thank you everyone here on the Manila thread for all your help and advice! And Thank You God for answering our prayers!

Hey, good job bro!!! Congrats!!!

[~Chad~ 0]

I just got back from phil. tonight. We had a blast! Lira is at St. Lukes right now getting her results, *fingers crossed*

[David-and-Mae 15]

I just got back from phil. tonight. We had a blast! Lira is at St. Lukes right now getting her results, *fingers crossed*

Welcome to your VJ home Chad! Here's to Lira's successful medical!

Mae

[dj_2004 0]

PW, Pls. update, visa in hand today 4/11/07 in QC.

Thanks

[vsmtghdy 2]

To genlramos and Dean and Sheryl

[David-and-Mae 15]

Hmmm....

Well that was pretty easy. I just got word that the interview lasted less than 5 minutes, and only 2 questions; 1) what are his hobbies?, and 2) what does he do for a living? Then she was given our personal documents and asked to pay Delbros. That was it.

So I guess it's finally time to say it:

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!

This is going to be interesting....!!!! I'm going home now to do laundry and practice putting the toilet seat down.

Congratulations! That was a quick and easy one!

[StarProg 0]

Hey Gary, Fely does not need any Philippine police certificate. The NBI clearance is all she needs.

Hmm, regarding the I-864, did you remember to sign everything? Did not forget to attach financial evidence of your co-sponsor?

Thanks PW. All along we've known we'd have a tough interview, mostly due to my income. So we want to have all the paperwork that we can think of bringing to the interview. Fely went back to Palauig this morning and got her police cert, so that's done. She'll probably need to get a new NBI before the interview, but I haven't told her about that yet. She's leaving Thursday midnight for Manila, so she can take the CFO Friday morning.

As for the I864, I know everything was signed. The only things I have thought of are maybe they want 1099's, which I don't have. Taxes for 2006. Maybe evidence of true marriage relationship, since we sent none with our I-130 (previous version did not require it). I don't know really. Pretty sure the co-sponsor's papers were complete. I'll post what they want here as soon as I get their letter.

P.S. PW hope your mouse is working again.

[genlramos 0]

Can anyone tell me how to use the Delbros site for tracking the progress of the visa? I have been on the their site, but I don't see how to register to use their tracking system. Thanks in advance!!!

-- General Fidel Ramos

[~Chad~ 0]

I just got back from phil. tonight. We had a blast! Lira is at St. Lukes right now getting her results, *fingers crossed*

Welcome to your VJ home Chad! Here's to Lira's successful medical!

Mae

Thanks Mae. After flying out of japan (layover), we flew near- what appeared to be- a volcano. So of course I had to take a picture of it

[Alanlvsjudy 0]

Can anyone tell me how to use the Delbros site for tracking the progress of the visa? I have been on the their site, but I don't see how to register to use their tracking system. Thanks in advance!!!

-- General Fidel Ramos

No need to register, just input your tracking number into the box labeled tracking.

[DaveandFleur 0]

Hello My VJ friends. We had a very eventful interview day today. We started this morning preparing documents to make sure we were prepared for the interview. We started at 7:30AM and were interviewed at 10:30AM. The interview was a breeze as the consular asked my Fiancee what she knew about me besides what was in the packet of information. More less was was discussed is why she loved me. This has been such a long process, but is so worth the wait and patience.

WE PASSED!!! I am so thankful for all the support. I am currently in an internet cafe near SM mall and I just wanted to let you all know. Delbros will deliver in the next few days and we are planning a trip with Fleur's famil from Subic Bay.

Thank you all so much and for all the answered questions. I learned so much from VJ. I can tell you follow the instructions that people tell you. Make no errors on the paperwork and if you have plenty of proof of relationship. Interview is a breeze.....

More later.....

Please update us as PASSED today 4/11/2007 and Visa should arrive next week......

God Bless you all..

DaveandFleur

[Dean iWait 0]

Can anyone tell me how to use the Delbros site for tracking the progress of the visa? I have been on the their site, but I don't see how to register to use their tracking system. Thanks in advance!!!

-- General Fidel Ramos

It is your MNL # followed by 01. Enter in the box and click track way bill.