Manila Embassy Interview/Visa Status

[Bernie4Bien 0]

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

[jeng 0]

happy new year everyone!

have a question..my biometrics appointment will be this saturday at 12pm..(felt wierd that they scheduled me on a saturday at 12noon)...what is usually being done in the biometrics? does it take long? what shall i need or how shall i prepare for it?

thanks.

[joemaria 0]

happy new year everyone!

have a question..my biometrics appointment will be this saturday at 12pm..(felt wierd that they scheduled me on a saturday at 12noon)...what is usually being done in the biometrics? does it take long? what shall i need or how shall i prepare for it?

thanks.

I havent been here for long..been busy for these holidays, glad its over now~

Jeng, Biometrics is getting ur fingerprints scanned and also photo for ur gc, mine didnt take long just 10 mins im done... bring ur passport and marriage certificate, goodluck Sis!

[jeng 0]

happy new year everyone!

have a question..my biometrics appointment will be this saturday at 12pm..(felt wierd that they scheduled me on a saturday at 12noon)...what is usually being done in the biometrics? does it take long? what shall i need or how shall i prepare for it?

thanks.

I havent been here for long..been busy for these holidays, glad its over now~

Jeng, Biometrics is getting ur fingerprints scanned and also photo for ur gc, mine didnt take long just 10 mins im done... bring ur passport and marriage certificate, goodluck Sis!

Thanks Maria! i can still remember that we both had the May 22 visa interview...you just came here first than me so ur i am way behind...hehehe...thanks again.

[joemaria 0]

happy new year everyone!

have a question..my biometrics appointment will be this saturday at 12pm..(felt wierd that they scheduled me on a saturday at 12noon)...what is usually being done in the biometrics? does it take long? what shall i need or how shall i prepare for it?

thanks.

I havent been here for long..been busy for these holidays, glad its over now~

Jeng, Biometrics is getting ur fingerprints scanned and also photo for ur gc, mine didnt take long just 10 mins im done... bring ur passport and marriage certificate, goodluck Sis!

Thanks Maria! i can still remember that we both had the May 22 visa interview...you just came here first than me so ur i am way behind...hehehe...thanks again.

Yap! i still remember that too...how u doing sis?!

Glad to see u here at this site...

[jeng 0]

happy new year everyone!

have a question..my biometrics appointment will be this saturday at 12pm..(felt wierd that they scheduled me on a saturday at 12noon)...what is usually being done in the biometrics? does it take long? what shall i need or how shall i prepare for it?

thanks.

I havent been here for long..been busy for these holidays, glad its over now~

Jeng, Biometrics is getting ur fingerprints scanned and also photo for ur gc, mine didnt take long just 10 mins im done... bring ur passport and marriage certificate, goodluck Sis!

Thanks Maria! i can still remember that we both had the May 22 visa interview...you just came here first than me so ur i am way behind...hehehe...thanks again.

Yap! i still remember that too...how u doing sis?!

Glad to see u here at this site...

m doing good..m happy with my husband...however, i still dont have a drivers license since the drivers bureau here in macon did not allow me to give me one...it just pissed us off...so now, m waiting for my EAD to apply again...hope everything turns out well.

take care.

[Dean/Gra 0]

Happy New Year to the Vj'ers Family! Hope you continue to share thoughts and ideas to everyone and may those who find love for good spend 2008 and the rest of the years Sooo Happy Together!

More Power and God bless you all!

[Sheriff Uling 3]

From the Manila Embassy Website (CLICK HERE) under "Important Announcements."

"APPLICATION FEES FOR U.S. NONIMMIGRANT VISAS TO INCREASE ON 01 JANUARY 2008

Effective 01 January 2008, the application fee for a U.S. nonimmigrant visa will increase from $100 to $131. This increase allows the Department to recover the costs of security and other enhancements to the nonimmigrant visa application process.

Applicants who paid the prior $100 application fee before 01 January 2008 will be processed only if they are scheduled and appear for a visa interview before 31 January 2008. Applicants who paid the prior $100 application fee and appear for visa interviews after 31 January 2008 must pay the difference -- $31 -- before they will be interviewed. "

The fee increase has already been addressed but I wanted to address the above in red.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

Edited January 6, 2008 by Sheriff Uling

[David-and-Mae 15]

I'm not surprised since the $ to Php is really getting way too down. The last time I sent money to my sister, she's complaining that it's only 39.++ against $1.00.

Happy New Year all! And how was your holiday here in the US for all first-timers like me?

--Mae

From the Manila Embassy Website (CLICK HERE) under "Important Announcements."

"APPLICATION FEES FOR U.S. NONIMMIGRANT VISAS TO INCREASE ON 01 JANUARY 2008

Effective 01 January 2008, the application fee for a U.S. nonimmigrant visa will increase from $100 to $131. This increase allows the Department to recover the costs of security and other enhancements to the nonimmigrant visa application process.

Applicants who paid the prior $100 application fee before 01 January 2008 will be processed only if they are scheduled and appear for a visa interview before 31 January 2008. Applicants who paid the prior $100 application fee and appear for visa interviews after 31 January 2008 must pay the difference -- $31 -- before they will be interviewed. "

The fee increase has already been addressed but I wanted to address the above in red.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

[David-and-Mae 15]

The Manila Thread's organizer is back! Keep it up Ate Cora! How was your Xmas and New Year?

--Mae

Thanks for the correction Sheriff. How could I have missed that?

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K1/K3

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huggyapple......xx-xx-xx....xx-xx-xx....xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2-04-08...2007-xxxxxx

melkeikilani....10-16-07....xx-xx-xx....xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...x-xx-xx...2007-820xxx

Edp333..........10-23-07....11-27-07....xx-xx-xx...01-30-08...2-06-08...2007-xxxxxx

Tanjay..........10-31-07....11-23-07....xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2-04-07...2007-xxxxxx

TimY............11-02-07....11-26-07....xx-xx-xx...01-28-07...2-04-07...2007-819xxx

shiningangel....11-05-07....11-05-07....xx-xx-xx...01-29-08...2-05-07...2007-819xxx

bacbac..........xx-xx-xx....xx-xx-xx....xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2-06-08...2007-xxxxxx

captainjeff228..xx-xx-xx....xx-xx-xx....xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2-06-08...2007-xxxxxx

honeybear.......xx-xx-xx....xx-xx-xx....xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2-06-08...2007-xxxxxx

Darling&RG......xx-xx-xx....xx-xx-xx....xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2-06-08...2007-xxxxxx

ripolo78........xx-xx-xx....xx-xx-xx....xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2-06-08...2007-xxxxxx

ILoveJoy........xx-xx-xx....xx-xx-xx....xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2-07-08...2007-xxxxxx

Raquel1208......xx-xx-xx....xx-xx-xx....xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2-07-08...2007-xxxxxx

LuckyLalaki.....xx-xx-xx....xx-xx-xx....xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2-07-08...2007-xxxxxx

bluebelle.......xx-xx-xx....xx-xx-xx....xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...x-xx-xx...2007-xxxxxx

mattandsherykl..xx-xx-xx....xx-xx-xx....xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...x-xx-xx...2007-xxxxxx

todd1000........xx-xx-xx....xx-xx-xx....xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...x-xx-xx...2007-xxxxxx

EternalLove.....11-02-07....xx-xx-xx....xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...x-xx-xx...2007-xxxxxx

nicks...........11-09-07....xx-xx-xx....xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...x-xx-xx...2007-844xxx

cjthel..........11-13-07....xx-xx-xx....xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...x-xx-xx...2007-844xxx

derrel&Lai......11-19-07....xx-xx-xx....xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...x-xx-xx...2007-847xxx

niceguy26.......11-28-07....xx-xx-xx....xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...x-xx-xx...2007-855xxx

MariEnMichelle..12-11-07....xx-xx-xx....xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...x-xx-xx...2007-xxxxxx

Arrta...........12-13-07....xx-xx-xx....xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...x-xx-xx...2007-851xxx

jfd.............12-19-07....xx-xx-xx....xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...x-xx-xx...2007-xxxxxx

CR/IR

djturbo.........09-14-07....xx-xx-xx....xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...x-xx-xx...2007-xxxx

[vsmtghdy 2]

TO ALL VJ MEMBERS:

[Bernie4Bien 0]

Happy New Year Everyone!

First holiday in the US was very cold. It was a snowy New Year here.....snowing all day long....17 C below zero...never got that low in PI....

I ended up curled in bed the following day.....snow turning to ice.....grrrrrrrr....

Another Filipina arrived here in our place a day after Jan. 1............just in time for the snow to turn into ice....she said she don't want to come out yet.....so cold for her...and for me too...

Hope everyone is having fun with the snow too!

[Skeeter211 2]

Well I know I said we were done with immigration for 18 months, but I guess I lied. I meant to say Mirasol is done, but we just started the process to bring her daughter here on the K-2 Follow-to-join. So here we go again for another waiting period courtesy of the USEM. At least this one SHOULD be a little easier time. We can't say we didn't know it was coming. hehehe

For those that have K-2's that are going to follow-to-join, the process was that I called the USEM and inquired as to how to request an interview for my step-daughter. They advised me to type a written letter notifying them that we are ready to proceed with the her K-2 and requesting an interview and medical appointment. It's not perfect, but it worked for me and was accepted by the USEM. Here is what I sent as a sample:

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January 3, 2008

United States Embassy-Manila

1201 Roxas Blvd.

Manila, Philippines 1000

Attention: Operations Unit

RE: Request for Interview on K-2 Visa (Follow-to-Join)

Case #MNL2007XXXXXX

Petitioner: (My Name)

Beneficiary of K-2 Visa: (Step-Child's Name), Birthdate XX/XX/XXXX

Dear Sir/Madam:

We are writing this letter to notify the US Embassy Manila that we are now ready to proceed with the processing of my step-daughter, (Her Name), K-2 visa under the “follow-to-join” provision of her mother’s K-1 visa.

Miss (step-daughter's name) and her mother, (My Wife's Name), were petitioned and approved by the USCIS on January 17, 2007. Her mother was issued a K-1 visa on May 8, 2007 by the US Embassy Manila and entered the United States of America on June 1, 2007. Her mother and I were then married as required under the K-1 visa on June 18, 2007 making Miss (step-daughter's name) the step-child of the petitioner.

We are now requesting that (step-daughter's name) be scheduled for her medical exam and visa interview with the Embassy. Her ability to utilize the K-2 visa “Follow-to-Join” provision will expire on May 7, 2008 (one year from her mother’s visa issuance). We would request that she be scheduled for an interview date in time to have her visa issued prior to that date should she be approved.

Please send all correspondence to Petitioner at the address previously on file, and to Beneficiary at the following address:

(Insert Name and Address where correspondence will be received on behalf of the child)

Respectfully Submitted,

(Signature above typed name)

Petitioner

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Hope this helps for anyone in our same position. Not sure it needed to be that verbose, but I called today and they said they received the fax and would schedule an interview within 50-90 days. So off to the waiting game we go again.

Take care!

Scott

[sunandmoon 450]

Well I know I said we were done with immigration for 18 months, but I guess I lied. I meant to say Mirasol is done, but we just started the process to bring her daughter here on the K-2 Follow-to-join. So here we go again for another waiting period courtesy of the USEM. At least this one SHOULD be a little easier time. We can't say we didn't know it was coming. hehehe

hopefully it will not be long before you are together as a family

[vic&el4ever 0]

Look like we are on the same boat, we are also doing the K-2 Follow-to-join. We already got an interview date!

Case Number: MNL20067682##

Visa Classification: K1

St. Luke's Appointment Date: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 (7:00:00 AM)

Embassy Appointment Date: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 (7:30:00 AM)

We wanted to talk to you about how you did your forms, if you started them. We are running out of time to send them soon! We know the fees have changes.

We what to know if it the k2 that now needs to be on the forms. Like now her son needs to be named on it now correct?

We just have not done them in a year, now we get on the ball and do get it done fast!

Thanks Victor and Eldalin

Well I know I said we were done with immigration for 18 months, but I guess I lied. I meant to say Mirasol is done, but we just started the process to bring her daughter here on the K-2 Follow-to-join. So here we go again for another waiting period courtesy of the USEM. At least this one SHOULD be a little easier time. We can't say we didn't know it was coming. hehehe

For those that have K-2's that are going to follow-to-join, the process was that I called the USEM and inquired as to how to request an interview for my step-daughter. They advised me to type a written letter notifying them that we are ready to proceed with the her K-2 and requesting an interview and medical appointment. It's not perfect, but it worked for me and was accepted by the USEM. Here is what I sent as a sample:

================================================================================

January 3, 2008

United States Embassy-Manila

1201 Roxas Blvd.

Manila, Philippines 1000

Attention: Operations Unit

RE: Request for Interview on K-2 Visa (Follow-to-Join)

Case #MNL2007XXXXXX

Petitioner: (My Name)

Beneficiary of K-2 Visa: (Step-Child's Name), Birthdate XX/XX/XXXX

Dear Sir/Madam:

We are writing this letter to notify the US Embassy Manila that we are now ready to proceed with the processing of my step-daughter, (Her Name), K-2 visa under the “follow-to-join” provision of her mother’s K-1 visa.

Miss (step-daughter's name) and her mother, (My Wife's Name), were petitioned and approved by the USCIS on January 17, 2007. Her mother was issued a K-1 visa on May 8, 2007 by the US Embassy Manila and entered the United States of America on June 1, 2007. Her mother and I were then married as required under the K-1 visa on June 18, 2007 making Miss (step-daughter's name) the step-child of the petitioner.

We are now requesting that (step-daughter's name) be scheduled for her medical exam and visa interview with the Embassy. Her ability to utilize the K-2 visa “Follow-to-Join” provision will expire on May 7, 2008 (one year from her mother’s visa issuance). We would request that she be scheduled for an interview date in time to have her visa issued prior to that date should she be approved.

Please send all correspondence to Petitioner at the address previously on file, and to Beneficiary at the following address:

(Insert Name and Address where correspondence will be received on behalf of the child)

Respectfully Submitted,

(Signature above typed name)

Petitioner

================================================================================

Hope this helps for anyone in our same position. Not sure it needed to be that verbose, but I called today and they said they received the fax and would schedule an interview within 50-90 days. So off to the waiting game we go again.

Take care!

Scott