Manila Embassy Interview/Visa Status

[Pinay Wife 47]

Congratulations on the recent approvals. Hello Gary (StarProg)!!!

Updating the list....

Legend:

OK - Visa approved

AR - Admin Review/Add'l Docs Required

ME - Military Expedite

AO - Age-Out (Derivative approaching age 21)

Name..................NOA2....MNL REC'D..PACKET...INTERVIEW..MNL CASE#..STATUS..DELIVERED/#OF DAYS/PLACE DLVRD

K1 LIST

01..Intelek.........04-19-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..08-02-07..2007-xxxxxx..OK

02..2hearts1beat....05-03-07..xx-xx-xx..06-25-07..08-03-07..2007-xxxxxx..??

03..busycharlie.....05-03-07..xx-xx-xx..06-23-07..08-03-07..2007-xxxxxx..AR-Japan Police Clearance

04..Eddie&Mary......05-23-07..06-04-07..06-25-07..08-03-07..2007-xxxxxx..OK

05..rea.............05-01-07..xx-xx-xx..06-25-07..08-06-07..2007-xxxxxx

06..Bernie4Bien.....05-01-07..05-18-07..06-23-07..08-06-07..2007-xxxxxx

07..Anthony Julie...05-xx-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..08-07-07..2007-63xxxx

08..shaggy474.......xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..08-10-07..2007-xxxxxx

09..Novelyn&Gragg...05-10-07..06-06-07..06-25-07..08-13-07..2007-xxxxxx

10..JoanBill........06-09-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..08-14-07..2007-xxxxxx

K3 LIST

01..islandprincess..05-21-07..06-04-07..06-23-07..08-03-07..2007-xxxxxx..OK

IR-1/CR-1

Name.................NOA2.....CASE CMPLT..PACKET..INTERVIEW...MNL CASE#..STATUS

01..DogWood Poet....11-07-06..05-03-07..05-26-07..08-09-07..2007-xxxxxx..Interview reset

[JeffK 0]

Just letting everyone know Mae and I made it back to the US together - POE Minneapolis. I'm not sure if accompanying her made a difference but there were no problems. We sailed through Philippines emigration and after the excruciating long flight (I can't sleep on planes) we also flew through immigration in Minneapolis. FYI, there is a special line for immigrants that was much shorter than the tourist lines. The officer was very polite looked over the sealed packet, told us the visa was valid until November 2nd, and didn't ask any questions. It took maybe 5 minutes.

I much appreciate all the help from people on the board. Hard to believe she is finally here. Mae seems to be adjusting well. She is getting me organized, lol. There's a lot to be done there.

[jeng 0]

hey guys,

now that the new fee is effective...do we still need to pay the $340 for EAD aside from $1010 (AOS)? We will file a separate Form 785 (EAD), together with the AOS Form coz we wanted me to have EAD approval earlier than AOS...With this, is it still required for us to pay the $340 to make sure that we could have approved EAD.

Thanks.

[Pinay Wife 47]

now that the new fee is effective...do we still need to pay the $340 for EAD aside from $1010 (AOS)? We will file a separate Form 785 (EAD), together with the AOS Form coz we wanted me to have EAD approval earlier than AOS...With this, is it still required for us to pay the $340 to make sure that we could have approved EAD.

Here's the instructions on the I-485 form

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00048f3d6a1RCRD

If you filed a Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, on July 30, 2007, or after, then no fee is required to file a request for advance parole on Form I-131 and/or employment authorization on Form I-765. You may file the I-131 and I-765 concurrently with your I-485, or you may submit the I-131 and/or I-765 at a later date. If you file Form I-131 and/or I-765 separately, you must also submit a copy of the receipt for your Form I-797C, Notice of Action, as evidence of the filing of an I-485.

[Sheriff Uling 3]

Ate Cora...

Hopefully the transition is going well. Things are going to be a bit slow because your independent go get'em lifestyle will slow down dramatically due to the limitations placed upon the beneficaries due to the immigration process. This is a great time to pick-up some old and new hobbies, consider volunteering, catch up with old friends and family, and/or just relax. I'll PM you in the near future, but I wanted to put this out there in hopes that you would see it...

As always, cheers...

Ahmari

[Pinay Wife 47]

Hi Sheriff,

Except for that one time when I felt homesick, I'm doing pretty good with my transition. No more homesick bouts though I miss my family. I'm very happy with my hotDoug and my parents-in-law. I feel loved and cherished by them.

Doug and I have been busy looking at a few franchise business and we are both working hard to launch a home-based business

Although I seldom venture out of our Manila thread <too many ugly bullies out there wanting to lord it over all the forums> I still get to read some of the funny stuff that you write. I make it a point to read the Sheriff's point of view. Never fails to put a smile on my face.

Mabuhay ka, Sheriff!

p.s. Kumusta na si Deputy Sheriff? Is she working now?

[RandyandRina 2]

Kindly add me to this list....

IR-1/CR-1

Name.................NOA2.....CASE CMPLT..PACKET..INTERVIEW...MNL CASE#..STATUS

01..DogWood Poet....11-07-06..05-03-07..05-26-07..08-09-07..2007-xxxxxx..Interview reset

02..RandyandRina.....07-02-07..............................................2007-xxxxxx

Thanks!

[jeng 0]

now that the new fee is effective...do we still need to pay the $340 for EAD aside from $1010 (AOS)? We will file a separate Form 785 (EAD), together with the AOS Form coz we wanted me to have EAD approval earlier than AOS...With this, is it still required for us to pay the $340 to make sure that we could have approved EAD.

Here's the instructions on the I-485 form

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00048f3d6a1RCRD

If you filed a Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, on July 30, 2007, or after, then no fee is required to file a request for advance parole on Form I-131 and/or employment authorization on Form I-765. You may file the I-131 and I-765 concurrently with your I-485, or you may submit the I-131 and/or I-765 at a later date. If you file Form I-131 and/or I-765 separately, you must also submit a copy of the receipt for your Form I-797C, Notice of Action, as evidence of the filing of an I-485.

Thanks Ate Cora!

[island_princess 2]

Hello PW,

Is this for real? because I and husband are planning to have a home-based business too when I m there. So no need for me to apply EAD?

Hi Sheriff,

Except for that one time when I felt homesick, I'm doing pretty good with my transition. No more homesick bouts though I miss my family. I'm very happy with my hotDoug and my parents-in-law. I feel loved and cherished by them.

Doug and I have been busy looking at a few franchise business and we are both working hard to launch a home-based business <I don't need EAD if I own my business, di ba?> I'm not going to let the immigration process stop me from making a living hehehe.

Although I seldom venture out of our Manila thread <too many ugly bullies out there wanting to lord it over all the forums> I still get to read some of the funny stuff that you write. I make it a point to read the Sheriff's point of view. Never fails to put a smile on my face.

Mabuhay ka, Sheriff!

p.s. Kumusta na si Deputy Sheriff? Is she working now?

Edited August 7, 2007 by island_princess

[Pinay Wife 47]

Is this for real? because I and husband are planning to have a home-based business too when I m there. So no need for me to apply EAD?

Doug and I have been busy looking at a few franchise business and we are both working hard to launch a home-based business <I don't need EAD if I own my business, di ba?> I'm not going to let the immigration process stop me from making a living hehehe.

I apologize if my comment was misleading, princess. The reason I commented that way is that I have no intention of filing EAD as I plan to wait for GC. While waiting, it is my intent to work in our home-based business on a "voluntary" basis, so no EAD required.

I will ask the moderators to delete the misleading part in my post.

[chipsahoy 3]

Ate Cora, kindly update my timeline po. The consul, himself, told me that he approved our petition (without me asking).. How nice of him..

My preliminary interviewer was nice.. The consul who interviewed me was very very nice.. Yhayyy!! Thank God.

[aki 3]

CONGRATULATIONS JULIE...

me, still waiting for my noa2. more waiting to do.

[island_princess 2]

Hello Julie!! Congrats!!! time to track Delbros now....LOL

Ate Cora, kindly update my timeline po. The consul, himself, told me that he approved our petition (without me asking).. How nice of him..

My preliminary interviewer was nice.. The consul who interviewed me was very very nice.. Yhayyy!! Thank God.

[khay 0]

Ate Cora, kindly update my timeline po. The consul, himself, told me that he approved our petition (without me asking).. How nice of him..

My preliminary interviewer was nice.. The consul who interviewed me was very very nice.. Yhayyy!! Thank God.

CONGRATS Julie! I've read about your "battle" with the medical exam and I am so happy that you survived all of it. Time to exhale... Goodluck!

[Dakine 26]

I'm not going to let the immigration process stop me from making a living hehehe.

Be careful as there is no such thing as voluntary working if you are contributing to the making of income for yourself and family.

You are still considered working and will need a SSN. Especially when it comes to filing taxes.

Example!

Wife grows the vegetables at home and hubby sells them.

Wife is still a worker and will be required to have a SSN.

You may get away with it as it's difficult for immigration or IRS to find out but alls it takes is one phone call from a jealous friend and you may be needing a lawyer or heading home.

After all it took to get this far. It's stupid to take a chance when alls you have to do is wait a few months.

Edited August 7, 2007 by beckypua