Manila Embassy Interview/Visa Status

[Pinay Wife 47]

the pic in my avatar is actually me. i hope somehow you will now have an idea of what i look like...

Ang daya, we still don't have an idea what you look like. Konting taas pa ng picture Ayan, naintriga tuloy kami sa iyo.

So what's up with everyone? The thread has been relatively quiet ever since some key people made it to the US. Not complaining, just curious Hope you're all happy! And good luck to y'all who're still waiting for their interviews and such.

Hi iya. Good to hear from you. I guess all of us are busy making up for lost time with our honey-bunnies kaya nanahimik lahat.

Hello oldtimers, let us know how you're doing. Yohoooooo!!!! Wake up, wake up!!!!

[Sheriff Uling 3]

the pic in my avatar is actually me. i hope somehow you will now have an idea of what i look like...

Am I the only person who is wondering how "prettyfacenbody" looks...? Where's her pics?

I'm curious din

PW (aka Pangit Woman )

p.s. Roy & Yazi, thanks for the good wishes. How's everything?

we all know the prettiest women in the world come from the Philippines. still prettyfacenbody, you've peaked our curiosity. we're waiting...

I'll be the first to write... TEASER!!! We want more...

[sunandmoon 450]

I didn't see that in the instructions for the I-864, though I may have missed it. if the 2006 income is above the minimum guidelines, you should be OK I used my current income in my I-864.

Roy, it's not on the instructions page but on page 3 item 23 and page 4 item 25 of form I-864 itself.

In the affidavit of support (I-864), Line 23 (Sponsor's current individual annual income), what should we put here? the current for the year 2007, supported by the letter of employment, since the tax return for 2007 is not yet filed till next year or the adjusted gross income reported in the 2006 tax return, though this is not his current income for the year anymore?

Correct. Put his current annual income on line 23 and support this with a letter of employment and the last 3 pay stubs. And then report the adjusted gross income for 2006, 2005, 2004 as provided in item 25 of the I-864 and support this with copies of his Form 1040.

sorry, I thought the question was only about line 23 for current income. didn't know might also be asking about line 25 on Federal Income Tax information.

[Pinay Wife 47]

Correct. Put his current annual income on line 23 and support this with a letter of employment and the last 3 pay stubs. And then report the adjusted gross income for 2006, 2005, 2004 as provided in item 25 of the I-864 and support this with copies of his Form 1040.

By the way, providing copies of Form 1040 for years 2005 and 2004 is optional. We chose, however, to provide the last 3 years of ITR or Form 1040 to avoid any possible RFEs.

[rea 1]

really? it's only $1,010? for AOS plus EAD? did i just wasted $340 for EAD? we issued 2 cheques, $1,010 for AOS and $340 for EAD? gosh! would they return the excess amount to us?

CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE WHO GOT APPROVED AND GOT THEIR GREENCARD...

we got married last nov 4 and now i am in the process of filling-out the forms and gathering documents for the AOS...now i need help for the following:

1. Address - C/O

2. What should i put in line "Current USCIS status" in Form 1-485?

3. Were you inspected by a US immigration officer? (I handed to him the yellow envelope and asked me some questions before stamping my !-94).

4. In what status did you last enter?

5. Applying with you? Under list of husband/wife?

Thanks for all your help and support...wish we could get this through smoothly...I will also file an EAD with this form...am i right that the total fee is $1010?

thanks again...

You may want to use the sample form here in VJ as your pattern because that's what I did, but to answer your questions, here it is.

1. Just you and your husband's address, don't worry about the C/O

2. K1 Visa holder

3. Yes

4. K1 or K1 Visa holder

5. You have to make this one clear because I looked for this on my own form and didn't find it

I believe it's correct, $1010 including AP and EAD. Good luck!

--Mae

[jj1028 3]

hello guys, now we're here in the US and got married.. now on to AOS.. ive got a question w/ TD, i know it has been asked before but im sorry if im gonna ask it again coz i tried to browse around and couldnt find the answer.. Where do you guys had your TD shot done? i think ive read somewhere here before about having tuberculin test too and im kinda confused is it really needed? thanks! happy thanksgiving to everyone

[jerrylee 0]

hello guys, now we're here in the US and got married.. now on to AOS.. ive got a question w/ TD, i know it has been asked before but im sorry if im gonna ask it again coz i tried to browse around and couldnt find the answer.. Where do you guys had your TD shot done? i think ive read somewhere here before about having tuberculin test too and im kinda confused is it really needed? thanks! happy thanksgiving to everyone

I would try your local health department, that's where we went and it only cost $15 for both!

[iya 0]

hello guys, now we're here in the US and got married.. now on to AOS.. ive got a question w/ TD, i know it has been asked before but im sorry if im gonna ask it again coz i tried to browse around and couldnt find the answer.. Where do you guys had your TD shot done? i think ive read somewhere here before about having tuberculin test too and im kinda confused is it really needed? thanks! happy thanksgiving to everyone

I had my TD shot done at one of the civil surgeons (Tama ba?) the same day I had my vaccination info transcribed to that other form.. The shot and the transcription cost something like 50, I think.. more than what some people paid, but at least I got it all over with. And in my case, I didn't get the TB skin test done here.. but I still got approved

[jeng 0]

Correct. Put his current annual income on line 23 and support this with a letter of employment and the last 3 pay stubs. And then report the adjusted gross income for 2006, 2005, 2004 as provided in item 25 of the I-864 and support this with copies of his Form 1040.

By the way, providing copies of Form 1040 for years 2005 and 2004 is optional. We chose, however, to provide the last 3 years of ITR or Form 1040 to avoid any possible RFEs.

Thanks a lot...we sent the AOS package this morning...hope ill be as lucky as you are guys!

[rebelheart 0]

Hi PW & Ate Luzy C!!!!!!!!!!!!

1st congratulations to both of you..... for being here in the US with your beloved hubby and kid plus the approval of your GC recently.... it's been so long since i've been in contact here in VJ.

I've been busy as a devoted fulltime wife to my hubby and mother of my 2 sons. Lloyd my son is been a great student for past 2 years claiming honor student of all time of his grading periods in school. I've been working and driving now & then, right after we came back from BLAST Vacation we had last June-August 2007 in Manila with my hubby and my 2 sons.

If you have time, you could call me and keep in touch in writing or text ..... Ate Luz I couldn't find a way yet to go fly somewhere or drive ...because I'm the one taking care of my hubby 24/7. If you find a vacation with your hubby and your teen son here in Atlanta someday or next year or next pa..... our home is openly available to accommodate you and your family.

As my calendar shows me, the only time we are not home for this year is on xmas eve, we will be spending it with my mother inlaw in Florida. Here's my CP# 678-231-1692.

Miss you both and love yah .....

Rebelheart aka Rowena/Weng

[Bernie4Bien 0]

Hello Everyone!

Just want to share that my biometrics went smoothly.....it took at most 10 minutes and then it's done! And now...we are waiting again for what's next.....waiting and waiting.....

SO COLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am still adjusting and hope to be able to adjust before the SNOW!

I wonder how is everyone holding on .....

Keep warm Pipol!!!

[sunandmoon 450]

wishing everyone a...

[vsmtghdy 2]

I just passed the DMV driving test guys, I thought I wont make it but I did

Congrats on passing your driving test Gracy!

Hi hi! I just want to share that I've (finally) received my GC. It was a long wait! But now that I have it, life is better. I'm going home to Manila after Thanksgiving, and won't be back til before Valentine's (long story, but my mom loves my hubby so much now for his understanding that she needs me with her right now). We won't have our first Christmas together, but we'll still have each other (and I can sort of escape from the snow here in Ohio, for two months, anyway).

Iya, Congrats on your GC! Have a safe trip to Manila.

hello guys, now we're here in the US and got married.. now on to AOS.. ive got a question w/ TD, i know it has been asked before but im sorry if im gonna ask it again coz i tried to browse around and couldnt find the answer.. Where do you guys had your TD shot done? i think ive read somewhere here before about having tuberculin test too and im kinda confused is it really needed? thanks! happy thanksgiving to everyone

Welcome to the US and Congrats on your wedding. You can have your TD shots at a Local Health Department because it is much cheaper. But if You can find a Civil Surgeon that will transfer your vaccination records and will give you the TD shots at a lower price then it will be better to have it done with the Civil Surgeon. If the Health department and Civil Surgeon in your area is updated, they may request you to undergo the tuberculin skin test. But make sure you have your previous CXR from SLEC so if your TB skin test will turn out positive (as we usually are positive for this), then they will have a CXR to compare with. Good Luck!

AND TO EVERYONE ON VJ:

[jazzy 0]

wishing everyone a...

happy thanksgiving to all! and happy birthday GRACEY!.....her she is.... american accent already!...we are proud of you!

we love you so much!

[Mike_Marivic 0]

ate jazzy, isn't she soo cute, she looks 'tisay'.

Have a very happy Thanksgiving everyone...

Enjoy your holiday.

Edited November 22, 2007 by Mike_Marivic