Manila Embassy Interview/Visa Status

[Dakine 26]

The co-sponsor's papers will be submitted to the embassy Monday, how long before they should send Kathlene her visa?

This is the only thing they requested and the gentleman was very happy with Kathlene's answers at the interview. They had her pay Delbros, so I am hoping they will release the visa after reviewing my co-sponsor's info.

Shortest time I've seen is 8 days after submitting additional evidence. That's rare tho.

[RonMay 1]

hi guys!!!

im a bit worried here (not really sure if i should be or not)... my husband just bought a ticket for us to phil which im so happy about lol... the thing is, i know for sure that if you're going abroad they will ask for your passport, but the name in my ticket is not in my passport name (maiden name) but rather what's on my green card which is my husband's name... kinda bit complicated. should this be ok? maybe bringing a marriage cert with me will help? or do i really have to change the name of the ticket to what is in my passport ... hope i could find some answers... thanks!!!

Edited September 17, 2007 by ronmay

[krisahmiah 0]

The co-sponsor's papers will be submitted to the embassy Monday, how long before they should send Kathlene her visa?

This is the only thing they requested and the gentleman was very happy with Kathlene's answers at the interview. They had her pay Delbros, so I am hoping they will release the visa after reviewing my co-sponsor's info.

Hi DOogwood_Poet,

Good Afternoon.

My father and minor siblings had their interview at USEM on September 10,2007 but need to return back to USEM September11,2007 to submit addtional papers(original affidavit of Support).then yesterday my brother called Lorraine, asking the status of visa.It was approved September 14, and release sEPT.17, and now waiting for the delivery.

Goodluck and always pray.

Call Lorraine, she is very sweet and nice lady.

Godbless,

Krisahmiah

[sunandmoon 450]

hi guys!!!

im a bit worried here (not really sure if i should be or not)... my husband just bought a ticket for us to phil which im so happy about lol... the thing is, i know for sure that if you're going abroad they will ask for your passport, but the name in my ticket is not in my passport name (maiden name) but rather what's on my green card which is my husband's name... kinda bit complicated. should this be ok? maybe bringing a marriage cert with me will help? or do i really have to change the name of the ticket to what is in my passport ... hope i could find some answers... thanks!!!

from what I've seen others post, bring along a copy of marrige certificate and everything should be fine

[RonMay 1]

hi guys!!!

im a bit worried here (not really sure if i should be or not)... my husband just bought a ticket for us to phil which im so happy about lol... the thing is, i know for sure that if you're going abroad they will ask for your passport, but the name in my ticket is not in my passport name (maiden name) but rather what's on my green card which is my husband's name... kinda bit complicated. should this be ok? maybe bringing a marriage cert with me will help? or do i really have to change the name of the ticket to what is in my passport ... hope i could find some answers... thanks!!!

from what I've seen others post, bring along a copy of marrige certificate and everything should be fine

sure am glad for your reply thanks!!!

[KC♥MP 0]

Hi guys.....I'm preparing for my trip to the US soon.I just like to ask if there's an immediate requirement for to appear in a government agency when I arrive there.Or do i still have time to get over my jetlag before I take care any paper work?.And also, anyone who can share to me POE experiences esp. LA and Minneapolis?. Thanks.

[rea 1]

hi everyone,

just sharing that i already applied for SS and got my SS number already and within 60 days, i should be receiving my SS card and then i applied state ID here in indiana, in 1 to 2 weeks i will be receiving it in mail..and we are organizing our papers for the AOS process..

goodluck to all!

[jerrylee 0]

We applied for a SS card here in Missouri last week and they said it would take 10-14 business days before it arrived in the mail to us

We will spend this weekend filling out the AOS forms so we can submit them next week!

[David-and-Mae 15]

Hi guys.....I'm preparing for my trip to the US soon.I just like to ask if there's an immediate requirement for to appear in a government agency when I arrive there.Or do i still have time to get over my jetlag before I take care any paper work?.And also, anyone who can share to me POE experiences esp. LA and Minneapolis?. Thanks.

From my understanding, no, you wouldn't have to appear in any government agencies right away, NOT UNLESS, you are in a hurry to get married. In that case, you will have to go to SSA for your SSN, apply for marriage license, etc. You might also need to have the Td shot and TB skin test as part of the AOS paperwork. And like I said, these are all if you're in a hurry. Otherwise, you have at least 90 days to do everything and get over the jetlag.

Minneapolis was my POE and the Immigration officer was really nice to me. It didn't take more than 5 mins for him to finish checking my documents and such...

Good luck and have a safe trip!

--Mae

We applied for a SS card here in Missouri last week and they said it would take 10-14 business days before it arrived in the mail to us

We will spend this weekend filling out the AOS forms so we can submit them next week!

Where in MO are you guys???

[rea 1]

hi everyone!

few questions on AOS forms:

on I-485:

-should I(beneficiary) should be filling it up?

-family name? as in my new name after marriage?

on G325A:

-should i use my married name?

-should both of us, my husband and me to fill it up?

thanks for all your help!

rea

[rea 1]

another question, is DS3025 can be submitted in lieu of I-693? where can we get I-693A, i've checked the uscis site and forms here but i can't seem to find it..

thanks..

[Dakine 26]

another question, is DS3025 can be submitted in lieu of I-693? where can we get I-693A, i've checked the uscis site and forms here but i can't seem to find it..

thanks..

I've seen where people claim they got away just using the DS 3025 but I wouldn't take a chance.

Google Supplemental I-693. That's the "I-693a" Don't know why peeps call it I-163a.

It's A Appendix .

You don't really need one as the DCS should have one. Take a blank to the DCS anyway in case he doesn't have one.

Edited September 23, 2007 by beckypua

[David-and-Mae 15]

Answers ALL CAPS

hi everyone!

few questions on AOS forms:

on I-485:

-should I(beneficiary) should be filling it up? - YES

-family name? as in my new name after marriage? - MARRIED NAME

on G325A:

-should i use my married name? - MARRIED NAME TOO

-should both of us, my husband and me to fill it up? - JUST YOU

thanks for all your help!

rea

[David-and-Mae 15]

another question, is DS3025 can be submitted in lieu of I-693? where can we get I-693A, i've checked the uscis site and forms here but i can't seem to find it..

thanks..

You will have to find a civil surgeon who can transfer all your vaccination records into I-693A or the supplement. Here's the link for CS... just enter your zipcode https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=of...office_type=CIV and it will give you the list of CS close to your area. You don't have to worry about the I-693A form since the CS will provide it. They will put it in a sealed envelope and that's the one you will include in your AOS packet. Most CS will insist that you do the entire medical all over again so I suggest to be firmed and inform them that you just had the physical some months ago (at St. Lukes) and it is valid for 12 months so you only need the supplement. Make sure that you have the Td shots done and has record of it. I even had a TB skin test included.

Good luck!

--Mae

Edited September 23, 2007 by David-Mae Forever

[jeng 0]

should the TB skin test be done by the civil surgeon accredited by USCIS or can also be done by a private physican here in the US? will this be acceptable in the AOS?

btw, i am now here in GA...LA was my POE and the immigration process is fine.

thanks.